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__label__cc	0.537756	0.462244	Cambridge University Press at a Glance Cambridge's Ethics The Press Syndicate The Press Board History of the Press A Brief History of the Press Ten Great Cambridge Authors The Press Archive The Press Museum ‘the greatest treasure in the library’ Sir John Houghton on Climate Change The Queen's Printer's Patent UK Gender Pay Gap 2018 Cambridge Publishing Cambridge Bibles Research-based educational publishing Cambridge Conference Facilities Rights Guides Reading impaired Discounts and Special Offers Schools and English Language Learning Advice and Tips Graduate Programme Projects Application Process and FAQs Our Graduates: Hazel Our Graduates: Florence Our Graduates: Emily Our Graduates: Jennifer Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Chief Executive's overview Cambridge English Language Teaching Statute J of the University of Cambridge Shape the future of publishing At Cambridge University Press, we believe in nurturing future leadership talent and providing graduates with a great start to a career in the exciting world of international publishing. We regard our graduates as vital to the future success of our business. Therefore the programme is designed to be as comprehensive as possible. Successful applicants will gain a broad view of our business, experiencing different business streams, publishing and shared service, to open up avenues of potential career paths. It also provides the opportunity to network with key members of staff designed to promote and accelerate your future aspirations. You will need to be self-reliant, able and willing to take responsibility for your own development. It will be up to you to make the most of each assignment so you must have a positive approach to work and an adaptable and resourceful nature. The world of work isn’t black and white so the ability to ask questions, interpret directions and operate productively in the face of ambiguity is key. However, you will be supported throughout the duration of the programme. Each graduate will have a “home department” which provides a base with support from your line manager. Support will also be provided by a mentor, recent graduates and our Head of Learning and Development. You won’t be expected to know which area you want to specialise in but by the end of the 15 months, you will have developed rounded business skills and experience in different business areas to assist you in deciding your future career. This fast-track programme is open to graduates with business skills and experience. Find out more about our culture Applications for 2019 are now open Sophie Rialland Rotating around different areas of the Press is a unique opportunity that gives you an excellent understanding of the global publishing business as a whole. Thomas It’s exciting to work for a forward-thinking organisation and have the chance to lead on projects with a strong digital focus. Sophie I get to meet so many different people with lots of experience and talent which means I can develop my skills and knowledge. Tom	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line4
__label__wiki	0.881795	0.881795	7summits forum! 7summits home 7summits forum! > 7 summits and other mountain stuff > General > Mount Everest revisited: soon on Nat Geo and Jeff Mathy update Author Topic: Mount Everest revisited: soon on Nat Geo and Jeff Mathy update (Read 5146 times) 7summits 7 down, 0 to go! 7Summiteer! Altitude: 3 Greetings from tha lowlands « on: Apr 10 2003, 21:33 » History and heroes. Intensity and triumph. Disappointment and death. Exhilarating. Captivating. Mesmerizing. Spectacular. What you see and feel while viewing "Surviving Everest," an upcoming National Geographic Channel special, leaves you wide-eyed and breathless – and knowledgeable about the tallest mountain in the world and those who conquered it. "Surviving Everest" is a two-hour trip to the top of the 29,035-foot peak with a National Geographic team commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first successful ascent. National Geographic successfully weaves the tale of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, who in 1953 were the first to summit Everest, with the anniversary expedition that climbed last year. The featured trio from the anniversary team are Peter Hillary, Jamling Norgay and Brent Bishop. They are the sons of Edmund, Tenzing and Barry Bishop, who climbed Everest in 1963, during the year the first American was successful. They were led by climbing legend Pete Athans, who has scaled Everest six times, more than anyone who is not a Sherpa. Norgay went only as far as Base Camp, offering support from there. He climbed Everest in 1996 when 15 people died on the mountain. He kept his promise to his family that he would never climb it again. Highlights of "Surviving Everest" are memorable: A controversy was created from the start as to who set foot on the peak first, Hillary or Norgay. They agreed to become equal partners. - The Sherpas are duly noted as unsung heroes whose livelihood is working behind the scenes to set ropes and campsites. A windstorm rattles tents and nerves. The noise from flapping tents is deafening. - Weather forces the team to abort the first summit try from Camp 4. They retreat to Base Camp, prompting Hillary to say, "The thing that really counteracts that disappointment is that if you don't turn around, you're probably going to die. So the benefit is, you turn around and you live." - The camera crew barely escapes falling ice in the Khumbu Icefall and abandons the trip. A Sherpa learns how to use a video camera. - Climbers take step by painstaking step, pausing often to catch their breath. - Spectacular views of Hillary Step, ridges and dropoffs. - A traffic jam near the Hillary Step and 50 people sharing the top of the world, where Hillary uses a satellite phone to call his father: "Dad, it's Peter. We're on the summit." "Surviving Everest," set to air at 8 p.m. April 27, grabs you from the beginning and pulls you up the mountain, where it leaves you in awe. Mark your calendars. More Everest coverage: The folks at National Geographic Adventure magazine also commemorate the 50th anniversary in the April issue. It features five breakthrough Everest climbs and the various routes and timelines on fold-out maps, and gives brief updates from the survivors of the 1996 catastrophe. The photo of a climber on a snow-covered Hillary Step is impressive. Locals on Everest: Jeff Mathy of Fullerton isn't the only Orange County resident making a summit attempt this climbing season. James Clarke, 39, of Costa Mesa is on the same Alpine Ascents International expedition team. Clarke has been high-altitude climbing for nine years, first learning mountaineering skills as an Army Ranger. If successful, Everest will be the fifth of the Seven Summits for Clarke. Mathy, who aborted an attempt at Everest last year because of illness, sent his first dispatch recently. He arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 31, then flew by helicopter to Namche Bazaar at 11,000 feet. From the Everest View Lodge in Namche Bazaar, team members saw their goal rising before them. "Today was beautiful!" Mathy wrote. "We could see the summit of Everest in the distance, and we traced our planned route backwards from the summit, down the summit ridge, down the Hillary Step, across the southeast ridge, and toward the South Col. "I could tell that everyone was excited to see their first glimpse of the mountain." Since then, the team has moved on to Deboche as the long, tedious hike to Base Camp continues. Daily dispatches from the team can be found at www.alpineascents.com under Cybercasts. Other sources enabling you to follow the Everest climbing season are www.mountainzone.com and www.everestnews.com. By DAVE STREGE From Ocregister.com "He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary." -- Friedrich Nietzsche trunl Re:Mount Everest revisited: soon on Nat Geo and Jeff Mathy update « Reply #1 on: Oct 10 2003, 04:35 » sounds really cool and interesting, i iwill check up on it	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line7
__label__wiki	0.829137	0.829137	Posts By Anthony Gimino WATCH: Ka’Deem Carey blocks punt, scores in CFL Share Tweet Former Arizona Wildcat, the school’s career rushing leader, is playing for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He... From the archives: Meet Super Fan (and his dog Stoops) Share Tweet In Sept. 2008, my editor at the Tucson Citizen asked me to write a story on the winner of an... Share Tweet The University of Arizona held a celebration of the life of football coach Dick Tomey on Friday. And nobody talked... Arizona Softball Hitting, pitching, defense, chemistry: Arizona surges into World Series Share Tweet There were fist pumps and jumps and screams and smiles and one big group hug, the likes of which haven’t... Arizona Wildcats return to the Women’s College World Series Share Tweet I asked Arizona softball coach Mike Candrea several years ago about what he remembered about advancing to the Women’s College... Thanks, Dick Tomey Share Tweet By 9 a.m. Saturday morning, Heath Bray had already talked to about 30 of his former Arizona teammates. Crying. Remembering.... The Sports Guys: Women’s hoops, spring football and more Share Tweet The Sports Guys are back to discuss what’s going on with University of Arizona athletics. Check it out below. The... Here’s what Rob Gronkowski said when he announced for the NFL Share Tweet New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, the best Arizona Wildcats alum to play in the NFL, announced his retirement... Arizona’s Muilpola, three ex-Cats, invited to U.S. team tryouts Share Tweet Four Arizona Wildcats, past and present, have been invited to the 2019 USA Softball Women’s National Team (WNT) Selection Trials,... NFL veteran Marcus Coleman to coach Tucson Indoor Football Share Tweet Former NFL defensive back Marcus Coleman, who has coaching experience in the Indoor Football League, will be the first head... Thoughts on the Arizona Wildcats depth chart Share Tweet The Arizona Wildcats released a depth chart Thursday in advance of Saturday night’s game against BYU at Arizona Stadium. Quick... Arizona Wildcats’ 2018 Defense: A New Hope Share Tweet Can’t pressure the quarterback. Can’t create turnovers. Not deep enough. Not good enough. Too small. Too slow. Simply, too bad.... Buffalo TV: Interview with ex-Arizona Wildcats OL Gerhard de Beer Share Tweet Former Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Gerhard de Beer is in camp with the Buffalo Bills, trying to make the team... Finding stars: The Arizona Wildcats’ “All-Texas” football team Share Tweet The Arizona Wildcats football team is open for business again in the state of Texas. The Lone Star State, ignored... Arizona Athletics 5 greatest moments by Arizona Wildcats in the pros Share Tweet Former Arizona Wildcats quarterback Nick Foles won an ESPY on Wednesday night for the year’s Best Championship Performance. Foles, filling... Arizona’s own Deandre Ayton is 10th No. 1 pick to play at McKale Center Share Tweet Arizona big man Deandre Ayton, a physical marvel previously unseen in Wildcats’ history, became the school’s first No. 1 pick... A look at each of the Arizona Wildcats’ 19 NCAA championships Share Tweet Arizona junior Haley Moore made a 5-foot birdie on the first sudden-death hole of the final match at the NCAA... Arizona-UCLA softball: The rivalry’s postseason history Share Tweet Arizona-UCLA. It’s the rivalry in college softball. Leah O’Brien. Lisa Fernandez. Nancy Evans. Jennie Finch. Tanya Harding. The two most... U of A Arizona women’s golf storms into NCAA final against Alabama Share Tweet Greg Byrne’s first coaching hire at Arizona, just weeks after he officially started his job in May 2010, was women’s... McQuillin looks every bit an ace as Arizona heads to Super Regional Share Tweet Arizona pitcher Taylor McQuillin struck out the final batter of the game, jumped out of the circle, beamed a wide...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line10
__label__cc	0.573728	0.426272	HELPING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Kathleen BerneyMeri2018-07-01T23:38:41+00:00 Set amongst a rural backdrop amid bushland foliage. A few kilometres along Bloodwood Rd in Arcadia is Kathleen Berney’s fashion design and textile studio. The studio is situated on Kathleen’s family property which is a beautiful place to work and a beautiful place to live. It feels as if you are really a long way from city life. The road continues on and ends in Murramurra National Park. 31 Bloodwood Rd Fiddletown NSW 2159 Australia Our Art Locally designed and manufactured women’s clothing Handmade ceramic homewares Locally designed and crafted leather bags Realistic and detailed paintings of the natural world Hand forged metal homewares. Arcadian artist Kathleen Berney has worked with textiles for more than 30 years and is an established fashion designer, but working with sculptures is a new challenge. Kathleen BerneyFashion designer Kathleen Berney has worked with textiles since the early 1970’s. She originally studied arts at Sydney University and then was drawn to a more practical hands on approach. She was self taught in batik and was a founding member of the Australian Textile and Surface Design Association (ATASDA) Kathleen spent a year in Sri Lanka and Indonesia furthering her studies and knowledge of batik. She then ran numerous batik and textile dyeing workshops both in her own studio and for the Arts Council and Australian Crafts Council in various parts of Australia. Denise DeanPainter Denise Dean is an artist, graphic designer and illustrator. Renowned for her wonderfully decorative and colourful children’s book illustrations and watercolours, she is also highly regarded for her work in the graphic design industry. With over 20 years experience as a freelance designer and working in some of the best design and advertising agencies in Australia, she now focuses on her real love – painting. Denise excels at capturing the natural world, cultures, people, animals and landscapes have all been subject matter, however Australian flora and fauna is her passion and preferred subject. Denise works from her spectacular bushland property on the outskirts of Sydney, she exhibits regularly at galleries and artist showcases in and around Sydney Wayne WagstaffMetal artist A qualified Blacksmith by trade, Wayne forges each piece by hand and then and assembles it for that personal touch. I operate out of a workshop or from The Australiana Pioneer Village at Wilberforce NSW. Many of my pieces incorporate natural hardwoods taking advantage of their Australian grown beauty. By combining them with the raw coldness of hand forged steel with the warmth of native timber, these items are both subtle, yet bold in their presence. By using the time honoured blacksmithing practices of old, each piece represents the effort of hand forging hot steel into forms of useful art items. Blacksmithing is a tradition which has been passed down over time and yet is also a craft which looks forward to the future. Whereas the traditional blacksmith of old spent his time mainly producing pratical implements, in modern times age old skills are used to sometimes produce products which are works of art. Katherine MahoneyCeramic artist Katherine Mahoney’s ceramics are represented in many museums throughout Asia and in private and corporate collections worldwide. She trained as a production thrower in the UK in the mid-1970s, taking an apprenticeship with Keith Harding at Cranbrook Station Pottery. After managing one of Cranbrook Station’s branch potteries, Katherine and her brother opened their own pottery studio in Kent (Fulling Mill Pottery) and produced a range of domestic ware. Mark JonesLeather craftsman Mark Jones is a professional leather craftsman and designer. He exhibits at the T’Arts Gallery in Adelaide, sells work to galleries and shops around Australia and travels to the best European fairs for inspiration and research. Mark has been teaching his craft over the past few years enjoying sharing his skills and knowledge. Jane BrownJewellery designer I love designing and making classic and contemporary jewellery for my customers. My unique designs combine dazzling pearls with vibrant colours from semi-precious stones to create unique designs that my customers love. Images From Our Exhibiting Artists Kathleen Berney Katherine Mahoney Denise Dean Wayne Wagstaff Throughout the years the Arcadian Artists have endeavoured to support & provide an avenue for both experienced and emerging artists from inside & outside the community to showcase their creative talents. © Copyright 2016 - \| Arcadian Artists \| All Rights Reserved \| FacebookRssTwitterInstagramPinterestGoogle+	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line23
__label__wiki	0.757766	0.757766	Spreadsheet Blamed For UK Rail Bid Fiasco Posted by News Fetcher on October 06 '12 at 08:30 AM By timothy from Slashdot's spreadsheet-fiasco-is-redundant department: First time accepted submitter Bruce66423 writes "As a sometime computer programmer who was always very sniffy about the quality of the stuff being knocked up by amateurs aka power users, the current claim that it was a messed up spreadsheet that caused a multi-million pound fiasco is very satisfying. 'The key mechanism... mixed up real and inflated financial figures and contained elements of double counting.'" Your Facebook Likes Conveyed As Simulated Hugs By timothy from Slashdot's deep-pressure department: mikejuk writes "Next time you're dreaming up ways to make the users of your apps feel loved and wanted, think a little more wildly. How about giving them an actual hug? That's what MIT researchers Melissa Chow and her colleagues Andy Payne and Phil Seaton at MIT have come up with — a jacket that hugs the wearer when one of their friends 'likes' one of their posts on Facebook. The Like-A-Hug vest is described as receiving a signal when a Facebook friend 'likes' a post, then fills with air to give the wearer the sensation of being hugged." Gas Prices Jump; California Hardest Hit By timothy from Slashdot's swedes-and-brits-will-cry-us-a-river department: New submitter jefery23 writes with this excerpt from an Associated Press article (as carried by the Denver Post): "Californians woke up to a shock Friday as overnight gasoline prices jumped by as much as 20 cents a gallon in some areas, ending a week of soaring costs that saw some stations close and others charge record prices." Friday's jump followed another big one just a day earlier, too. Texas gas prices have gone up, but not quite so dramatically ($3.59 at the station nearest to me); how are they in your neck of the woods? Those Bloom boxes and charging stations can't arrive too soon. Hiring Smokers Banned In South Florida City By timothy from Slashdot's welcome-to-our-prohibition-already-in-progress department: Penurious Penguin writes "On October 2, City Commissioners of Delray Beach finalized a policy which prohibits agencies from hiring employees who use tobacco products. Delray Beach isn't alone though; other Florida cities such as Hollywood and Hallandale Beach, require prospective employees to sign affidavits declaring themselves tobacco-free for 12 months prior to the date of application. Throughout the states, both government and businesses are moving to ban tobacco-use beyond working hours. Many medical facilities, e.g. hospitals, have implemented or intend to implement similar policies. In some more-aggressive environments referred to as nicotine-free, employee urine-samples can be taken and tested for any presence of nicotine, not excluding that from gum or patches. Employees testing positive can be terminated. Times do change, and adaptation is often a necessary burden. But have they changed so much that we'd now postpone the Manhattan project for 12 months because Oppenheimer had toked his pipe? Would we confine our vision to the Milky Way or snub the 1373 Cincinnati because Hubble smoked his? Would we shun relativity, or shelve the works of Tolkien because he and C. S. Lewis had done the same? If so, then where will it stop?" Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Jailbroken By timothy from Slashdot's rebel-in-the-library department: hypnosec writes "Amazon's latest Kindle Paperwhite is now officially jailbroken, giving users the ability to do things like turn their eReaders into weather station displays, or connect serially to a Raspberry Pi. To jailbreak the Paperwhite, the user needs to copy a file over to the root directory of the e-Reader and restart the device. The Kindle Paperwhite jailbreak is based on a previously known hack used on the Kindle Touch." We Don't Need More Highways By timothy from Slashdot's we-need-more-hang-gliders department: Hugh Pickens writes "When it comes to infrastructure, politicians usually prefer shiny new projects over humdrum repairs. A brand-new highway is exciting: There's a ribbon-cutting, and there's less need to clog up existing lanes with orange cones and repair crews. So it's not surprising that 57 percent of all state highway funding goes toward new construction, often stretching out to the suburbs, even though new roads represent just 1.3 percent of the overall system. Now Brad Plumer writes in the Washington Post that many transportation reformers think this is a wrong-headed approach and that we should focus our dollars on fixing and upgrading existing infrastructure rather than continuing to build sprawling new roads). UCLA economist Matthew Kahn and the University of Minnesota's David Levinson made a more detailed case for a "fix-it first" strategy. They noted that, at the moment, federal highway spending doesn't get subjected to strict cost-benefit analysis, and governments often build new roads when they arguably shouldn't (PDF). And that's to say nothing of data suggesting that poor road conditions are a "significant factor" in one-third of all fatal crashes, and cause extra wear and tear on cars." Google Puts Souped-Up Neural Networks To Work By timothy from Slashdot's our-menu-options-have-recently-changed department: holy_calamity writes "A machine learning breakthrough from Google researchers that grabbed headlines this summer is now being put to work improving the company's products. The company revealed in June that it had built neural networks that run on 16,000 processors simultaneously, enough power that they could learn to recognize cats just by watching YouTube. Those neural nets have now made Google's speech recognition for U.S. English 25 percent better, and are set to be used in other products, such as image search." Unusual New Species of Dinosaur Identified By timothy from Slashdot's all-dinosaurs-are-currently-unusual department: cervesaebraciator writes "A new species of heterodontosaur, called Pegomastax, has been identified. Paul Sereno, a University of Chicago paleontologist, published a description of this species in a recent issue of ZooKeys. Although this diminutive (60 cm or less) species was herbivorous, it also possessed a set of sharp, stabbing canines in its parrot-shaped beak. Dr. Sereno holds that these canines where likely 'for nipping and defending themselves, not for eating meat.' Perhaps the most imaginatively intriguing aspect of all, the body of the Pegomastix might have been covered in porcupine-like quills, making for perhaps the least attractive dinosaur of all time. You can almost hear Dieter Stark screaming 'Helvetes jävlar!'" Wanted: Hackers For Large-Scale Attacks On American Banks Posted by News Fetcher on October 05 '12 at 09:00 PM By timothy from Slashdot's just-leave-the-credit-unions-alone department: Trailrunner7 writes "RSA's FraudAction research team has been monitoring underground chatter and has put together various clues to deduce that a cybercrime gang is actively recruiting up to 100 botmasters to participate in a complicated man-in-the-middle hijacking scam using a variant of the proprietary Gozi Trojan. This is the first time a private cybercrime organization has recruited outsiders to participate in a financially motivated attack, said Mor Ahuvia, cybercrime communications specialist for RSA FraudAction. The attackers are promising their recruits a cut of the profits, and are requiring an initial investment in hardware and training in how to deploy the Gozi Prinimalka Trojan, Ahuvia added. Also, the gang will only share executable files with their partners, and will not give up the Trojan's compilers, keeping the recruits dependent on the gang for updates." Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder Goes Live By timothy from Slashdot's cover-for-the-alien-invasion department: First time accepted submitter Random Data writes "Australia's initial part of the Square Kilometre Array has officially opened . 36 dishes out of the eventual 96 are now on line, with a data output of 40Gb/s (and the article includes LoC conversion!). More info is available from CSIRO ." 802.11ad Will Knock Your Socks Off, Says Interop Panel By timothy from Slashdot's but-magnum-will-blow-them-all-away department: alphadogg writes "While the Wi-Fi world is rightly abuzz over the rapidly approaching large-scale deployment of the new 802.11ac standard, experts at an Interop NY panel said this week that the 802.11ad standard is likely to be even more transformative. '802.11ac is an extension for pure mainstream Wi-Fi,' said Sean Coffey, Realtek's director of standards and business development. 'It's evolutionary. ... You're not going to see dramatically new use cases." By contrast, 802.11ad adds 60GHz connectivity to the previously used 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, potentially providing multi-gigabit connection speeds and dramatically broadening the number of applications for which wireless can be used." The Computer Science Behind Facebook's 1 Billion Users By timothy from Slashdot's yet-they-keep-most-recent-instead-of-top-stories department: pacopico writes "Much has been made about Facebook hitting 1 billion users. But Businessweek has the inside story detailing how the site actually copes with this many people and the software Facebook has invented that pushes the limits of computer science. The story quotes database guru Mike Stonebraker saying, 'I think Facebook has the hardest information technology problem on the planet.' To keep Facebooking moving fast, Mark Zuckerberg apparently instituted a program called Boot Camp in which engineers spend six-weeks learning every bit of Facebook's code." Why Worms In the Toilet Might Be a Good Idea By timothy from Slashdot's as-if-it-wasn't-obvious department: derekmead writes "Billions worldwide still don't have access to proper sanitation, and those of that do still require a ton of water and electricity to keep waste flowing. A French company is offering one solution: Use turd-eating worms to compost waste right at the source. Ecosphere Technologies has developed an outhouse that, rather than relying on chemicals like a port-a-john, relies on about a pound of red wiggler worms. A new installation in Quebec uses imported worms, placed inside of a mixture of dung and straw underneath to toilet, to devour feces delivered to them by a conveyor belt system. (When someone uses the toilet, pee filters through sand to wash away, while a pedal allows the user to transport their poo to the worm space.) The whole system uses no water or electricity, and a series of passive vents allegedly keeps the toilet smelling great. The company claims it can be used 10,000 times without servicing, which is far better than what a port-a-potty can boast, although with a current price tag of $40k for the worm system, port-a-potties are still a lot cheaper." Foxconn Workers On Strike Over iPhone 5 Production By Soulskill from Slashdot's take-this-job-and-shove-it department: itwbennett writes "That army of robotic assembly line workers we mentioned yesterday apparently can't get started soon enough. As many as 3,000-4,000 workers are on strike at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory, upset at stricter quality control requirements with the iPhone 5 and having to work through a national holiday this week. 'According to workers, multiple iPhone 5 production lines from various factory buildings were in a state of paralysis for the entire day,' China Labor Watch said. Sina Weibo and Tencent Weibo are both blocking searches in Chinese for 'Foxconn strikes.'" Most SSDs Now Under a Dollar Per Gigabyte By Soulskill from Slashdot's more-bits-per-buck department: crookedvulture writes "SSD prices continue plummeting. In just the past quarter, street prices have fallen by double-digit percentages for most models, with some slashed by 30% or more. We've reached the point where the majority of drives cost less than a dollar per gigabyte, and that's without the special coupon codes and mail-in rebates usually attached to weekly deals. Lower-capacity drives seem more resistant to deep price cuts, making 120-256GB offerings the best values right now. It's nice to see a new class of devices go from prohibitively expensive to eminently affordable in such a relatively short amount of time." The Coming Internet Video Crash By Soulskill from Slashdot's wear-your-seat-belts-kids department: snydeq writes "First, it was data caps on cellular, and now caps on wired broadband — welcome to the end of the rich Internet, writes Galen Gruman. 'People are still getting used to the notion that unlimited data plans are dead and gone for their smartphones. The option wasn't even offered for tablets. Now, we're beginning to see the eradication of the unlimited data plan in our broadband lines, such as cable and DSL connections. It's a dangerous trend that will threaten the budding Internet-based video business — whether from Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, Windows Store, or Google Play — then jeopardize Internet services of all sorts. It's a complex issue, and though the villains are obvious — the telecom carriers and cable providers — the solutions are not. The result will be a metered Internet that discourages use of the services so valuable for work and play.'" Open Source Raspberry Pi WebIDE Alpha Released By Soulskill from Slashdot's because-why-not department: ptorrone writes "Adafruit, the NYC based open-source hardware company led by Ladyada released their open-source Raspberry Pi WebIDE alpha today. Its goal is to be 'The easiest way to develop code on your Raspberry Pi.' To get up and running head on over to learn.adafruit.com/webideand follow the installation and setup instructions. It uses Bitbucket, and any code changes you make will be synced to your Bitbucket account. Adafruit chose Bitbucket over GitHub because they offer free secure accounts, which is very important for a Web-based IDE." Over 60% of Android Malware Hides In Fake Versions of Popular Apps By Soulskill from Slashdot's 60-percent?-that's-almost-80-percent! department: An anonymous reader writes "Like any popular platform, Android has malware. Google's mobile operating system is relatively new, however, so the problem is still taking form. In fact, it turns out that the larger majority of threats on Android come from a single malware family: Android.FakeInstaller, also known as OpFake, which generates revenue by silently sending expensive text messages in the background. McAfee says that the malware family makes up more than 60 percent of Android samples the company processes." Ask Slashdot: Am I Too Old To Retrain? By Soulskill from Slashdot's not-unless-you're-an-mma-fighter department: Talcyon writes "I'm a 40-year-old developer, and it's become apparent that my .NET skillset is woefully out of date after five years of doing various bits of support. I tried the 'Management' thing last year, but that was a failure as I'm just not a people person, and a full-on development project this year has turned into a disaster area. I'm mainly a VB.NET person with skills from the .NET 2.0 era. Is that it? Do I give up a career in technology now? Or turn around and bury myself in a support role, sorting out issues with other people's/companies' software? I've been lurking around Slashdot for many years now, and this question occasionally comes up, but it pays to get the opinions of others. Do I retrain and get back up to speed, or am I too old?" Samsung Creates New File System F2Fs For Linux & Android By Soulskill from Slashdot's file-systems-are-for-files department: sfcrazy writes "Samsung has created a new Linux file system called F2FS. Jaegeuk Kim of Samsung writes on the Linux Kernel Mailing List: F2FS is a new file system carefully designed for the NAND flash memory-based storage devices. We chose a log structure file system approach, but we tried to adapt it to the new form of storage. Also we remedy some known issues of the very old log structured file system, such as snowball effect of wandering tree and high cleaning overhead."	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line36
__label__cc	0.638704	0.361296	We share the following links as a service to those interested in learning more about steam technology; however, it is important to note that the Friends of Auburn Heights Preserve is not affiliated with any of these sources, nor does the organization receive any compensation for listings. So please be aware that your results may vary in this “caveat emptor” world. SITES ON THE HISTORY OF TRANSPORTATION America on the Move: Online exhibit sponsored by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History SITES ON STANLEY STEAM CARS: The Stanley Museum: The quintessential museum on the Stanley Motor Carriage Company (located in Kingfield, Maine). The Stanley Register: Website maintained by FAHP member Kelly Williams dedicated to tracing the origins and history of Stanley steam cars StanleyMotorCarriage.com: A technical and restoration website maintained by F.A.H.P. charter member Robert Wilhelm devoted to his restored 1918 Model 735 Stanley The Steam Automobile Club of America Steam Car Club of Great Britain SteamCarNetwork.com: Website dedicated to steam cars and bikes Eckel Family Museum: Earle S. Eckel was an early figure in Stanley preservation Hoke Family’s Stanley Steam Car Site: Website of longtime Stanley aficionados in Texas National Steam Car Association: Corporation of steam car owners in England Vintage Steam Products, LLC Virtual Steam Car Museum SITES ON LIVE STEAM LOCOMOTIVES: SteamLocomotive.com Little Engines website: 70+-year-old company; portions of the Auburn Valley Railroad locomotives came from Little Engines Pennsylvania Live Steamers Inc.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line37
__label__wiki	0.932836	0.932836	Derailment, Rail Safety Latest oil train derailment February 3, 2014 Roger Straw Repost from Reuters Train carrying fuel oil derails, spills in Mississippi By Therese Apel JACKSON, Mississippi (Reuters) – A Canadian National Railway Co train carrying fuel oil and other hazardous materials derailed and was leaking in southeast Mississippi on Friday, forcing the evacuation of nearby residents, officials said. No one was injured in the incident which involved the derailment of 21 railcars, eight of which have spilled their contents, a Canadian National Railway spokesman said. Several of the cars were carrying hazardous materials including fertilizer and methanol, but there was no fire, he said. The accident, the latest in a string of North American train derailments over the past year, occurred in the city limits of New Augusta in Perry County, near a mobile home park, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Emergency services were on the scene and responding to the accident, local officials said. Local sheriff Jimmy Dale Smith said that fewer than 20 people have had to be evacuated at last count. “They’ve got these spills pretty much contained and secured, and we’re working on starting the cleanup process at this point,” Smith said from the scene. “Hopefully we can get everything cleaned up this afternoon and get people in their homes tonight.” Friday’s accident follows a spate of explosive derailments of trains carrying crude oil over the past year that has raised questions about safety, especially of some older tank cars prone to puncture. Federal regulators have been studying railcar design and other issues after the accidents, including one last month when a 106-car BNSF Railway Co train carrying crude east crashed into a derailed westbound BNSF grain train near Casselton, North Dakota. Last July, a runaway oil train derailed and exploded in the center of the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic, killing 47 people. (Additional reporting by Solarina Ho in Toronto; writing by Edward McAllister in New York; editing by Matthew Lewis) Previous PostMinimal enforcement finesNext PostCrude by Rail – Market Trends	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line40
__label__cc	0.637298	0.362702	What is Youth Work? The definition as to what is youth work is described in the Youth Work Act 2001; “a planned programme of education designed for the purpose of aiding and enhancing the personal and social development of young persons through their voluntary participation, and which is (a) complementary to their formal, academic or vocational education and training; and (b) provided primarily by voluntary youth work organisations.” Youth work operates in various settings spanning the non-formal education through to informal education. Youth work engages young people from ten to twenty-four years of age, a significant period in terms of young people’s development. Youth Work’s primary concern is with the education of young people and is predicated on the voluntary participation of young people. Flexibility of approach and emphasis on the interpersonal, enables it to offer an educational process complementary to that provided through formal education. In addition, Youth work often acts as the point of contact and referral in the interface with other youth- related issues such as care, health, and welfare. In the Youth Work Act, a “young person” is interpreted as a person who has not attained the age of 25 years. Youth work is primarily focused on young people aged 10 to 24 years, although there is also a significant level of activity with the under 10s. Youth work achieves a range of outcomes for young people, for example, communication skills, confidence and building relationships, through activities combining enjoyment, challenge and learning. In practice, this includes volunteer-led youth groups, as well as youth projects with paid workers. The latter category incorporates a wide range of projects, including ones supporting young people considered to be at risk of exclusion, youth information centres, projects supporting voluntary youth activity and general youth work services. Youth work is delivered by both paid staff and volunteers, who play a key role in ensuring that young people have opportunities to be active members of their local communities. Youth workers support a range of approaches, which allow young people to engage and help ensure that services are responsive to young people’s needs and circumstances. The quality of youth work carried out in each ETB area is supported through national quality standards initiatives. CMETB links with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs Values of Youth Work Cavan and Monaghan ETB Youth Work Functions Cavan and Monaghan ETB – Youth Work Committee: Volunteer-led Youth Work Provision in Cavan and Monaghan DCYA Funded Youth Work Service Provision in Cavan and Monaghan All Youth Service Provision in Co. Cavan All Youth Service Provision in Co. Monaghan Maureen Mc Intyre – Youth Officer Cavan Office Cavan Town Co. Cavan Monaghan Office Monaghan Town Tel: 049 4361881 ext. 6 Fax: 049 4361180 Tel: 047 30888 ext. 207 E-mail: maureenmcintyre@cmetb.ie Sonya McQuaid – Oversight and Monitoring Monaghan Office Tel: 047 30888 ext. 208 E-mail: sonyamcquaid@cmetb.ie Title for Listing Local Youth Club Equipment Grant 2019 Closing date for the 2019 Grant is 12 noon on 28th June 2019. Information Sheet 2019 Local Youth Club Grant Scheme 2018 The scheme is now open. Closing date for the 2018 Scheme is 12 Noon, 11th May 2018. LYCGS Application form 2018 LYCGS information sheet – 2018 Better outcomes Brighter Future: National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014 – 2020 View pdf National Policy Strategy for children and young people’s participation in decision making 2015 – 2020 View pdf A practical guide to including seldom heard children and young people in decision making 2015 View pdf Quality Standards for Youth Club/Groups View pdf National Quality Standards for Volunteer-led Youth Groups – ANNUAL PLAN AND PROGRESS REPORT View pdf National Quality Standards for Volunteer-led Youth Groups – SAMPLE EVIDENCE View pdf Youth Club/Group Resources and useful links View pdf Youth Service Directory 2015-2016 for Cavan and Monaghan View Pdf SIGNPOSTS View Pdf	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line56
__label__cc	0.728422	0.271578	The #1 Resource for aussie gambling! Safe & Secure Sites 100's of Free Games Expert Casino Reviews Legal Gambling Winning Keno Numbers Gambling Online Pokies Central Games & Tournaments Sports Tips Casino-Mate SEARCH AUSTRALIAN GAMBLING AFL Betting 2018 2019 Premiership Betting All Australian bookmakers offer futures market on the 2018 AFL premiership betting, prior to the start of the season and throughout the year, with the odds constantly fluctuating. Common AFL Markets Handicap & points Over & under Scorecast Tri-bet Quarter-by-quarter Futures/outrights Head-to-head (H2H) Betting The outright H2H wager simply asks who you think will win the match. The favourite will always be priced at less than $2.00 odds, and at a shorter price than the opposing team. On some occasions, both sides can be paying equal odds (for example, $1.90 each) if the contest is considered extremely even. Like other markets, bookmakers set their head-to-head odds via the opinions of an expert team who formulate prices based on public opinion, team form and history, and a range of other significant factors. As always, setting early prices is a risky business, as the views of the team of experts might in fact differ to that of the public. Once the market is set, wagers placed on the two teams will force their starting prices to fluctuate, and can often lead to favourites becoming underdogs, and underdogs becoming favourites. H2H wagers can also be placed on who will be leading at quarter time, half time and three-quarter-time (3QT). Handicap/Line Markets The team at longer odds to win the match is, in the handicap market, given a precise head start on points, and the team at shorter odds is given a disadvantaged start, researched and chosen by the bookies, in order to create a bet with even odds (generally $1.92), designed to give both sides a 50 per cent chance of winning. For example: if Hawthorn is playing Carlton and the Hawks are considered slight favourites at $1.60 to beat the $2.25 Blues, the handicap/line betting could look something like this: Hawthorn: -11.5 at $1.92 Carlton: +11.5 at $1.92 The $1.92 line odds for each side, and the accompanying handicaps of -11.5 and +11.5, was where the bookies decided the game would become an even contest (such odds are always equal). So the handicaps show the bookmakers believe Hawthorn is currently an 11-and-a-half-point better team than Carlton, which is the same as saying Carlton is an 11.5-point inferior side than Hawthorn. This line which is set, is therefore what the bookies believe will roughly be the winning/losing margin for the game. If the final score for the match is Hawthorn 82 def Carlton 74, wagers placed on Carlton at +11.5 @ $1.92 would win, while wagers placed on Hawthorn at -11.5 @ $1.92 would lose. If you add on the 11.5-point head start given to the Blues to their final score, it is easy to see that 74 (which becomes 85.5) is greater than Hawthorn’s final score of 82. Conversely, if you subtract 11.5 from Hawthorn’s final score of 82, then its new score is less than Carlton’s original final total. If you calculate one, there is no need to calculate the other. The easiest way to distinguish which bet is the winning bet is to ask yourself: did Hawthorn win by more, or less than 11.5 points? If the answer is more, than it has successfully covered what is known as the spread, and a wager on the Hawks is successful. But in this case, they failed to cover the spread, so Carlton to get within 11.5 pays off. The reason for the 0.5 value given to either side is so if Hawthorn wins by 11 or 12 points, we can clearly see which selection is victorious. Punters also can pick their own line, where set prices are given for a large scope of possible results, all in relation to the original line for the game. So $1.92 odds for each team at -11.5 and +11.5 will begin to increase and decrease when you start to change the line in a positive or negative direction for either team. For example, set a line of -19.5 for Hawthorn, and the odds might climb from $1.92 to $2.30, because according to the original line, it will obviously be harder for the Hawks to win by more than 19.5 points than 11.5 points, hence the rise in price. Handicap betting can also apply to each stage of the match (i.e. if a certain team covers a set spread by quarter time, HT or 3QT). Bookmakers will often add another element of the same nature to line/handicap betting, but instead of offering odds of $1.92, the points market will provide the punter with slightly better value, where a handicap/head-start amount will be reached where both teams are usually paying around $2.10. In this example, such a market could be as follows: Hawthorn: -16.5 @ $2.10 Carlton: +6.5 @ $2.10 So if the Hawks had won by more than 16.5 points, a bet on them at $2.10 would win, while if the Blues had got within 6.5 points, a bet on them would have won. Note: There are scenarios with this form of wagering where both options may not come to fruition, and that’s why odds of over $2.00 can be offered, even though there are only two options in play. A final margin ranging from seven points to 16 points would not be a successful result for either of the $2.10 bets. As per the original final score above, the winning margin of eight points does no one any favours if they took either of the points wagers. Hypothetically, if you saw a market with only two outcomes at the same bookmaker, and each was paying in excess of $2.00, by punting on both, you would guarantee yourself a profit, but this is why such markets would not exist within the same company – unless due to error – because the company would be haemorrhaging money. Generally, backing all outcomes of one event would guarantee a loss of a small percentage (the bookmaker’s margin). However, there is such a form of wagering known as arbitrage betting which takes advantage of different odds from diverse companies to turn what would usually be a loss in to a guaranteed profit; scenarios which can arise due to bookmakers’ altered opinions on the outcomes of events, and fluctuation in prices at different times and organisations. Margin markets are specific bets which cover the range/span which the winning margin of one side will fall within. There will often be multiple choices with a variety of differing prices, and obviously the more specific you get, the higher the odds become. You should always find the following markets in any AFL game: Team A to win by 1-39 points. Team A to win by 40+ points. Team B to win by 1-39 points. Team B to win by 40+ points. Team A or B to win by 1-24 or 25+ points. Team A or B to win by 1-19, 20-39, 40-59 and 60+ points. Team A or B to win by 1-9, 10-19, 20-29 … 90-99 and 100+ points. You can also choose to bet on Team A or B to win by a specific two-point margin spread (such as 14-15 points), or the exact margin (23 points). Within all these markets, the option to wager on the draw, and its price, is provided. Again, like the above markets, punters are given the choice to wager on a team leading by a certain amount at each break in the game. Over & Under (Points Total) Points total betting is wagering on the accumulated number of points to be scored either by one team or both teams at certain stages of the match (quarter time, half time, 3QT and full time). An Over/Under approach is taken here; whether the total amount of points will be over or under a set aggregate. For example: sites will often set 192.5 as the aggregate benchmark for the scores of the two teams collectively, in any one particular game, by full time. The odds will, in most circumstances, be of equal value at around $1.92 each. This form of wagering is also available for the results at each designated break in the match, and should not be confused with the Points market, which was explained above. Player Markets There are several markets available which allow punters to wager on outcomes of individual players, which again can come to fruition at quarter time, HT, 3QT, and at the final siren. Goal Scorer – Predict which player will bag the most goals, be the first goal-kicker, last goal-scorer, or simply anytime goal scorer at some stage in the match. Forward-line players will be at shorter priced odds than back-line players. Most Possessions – Who will be the leading possession-winner on the ground at any of the four stages of the match? A list of selected players and their respective odds are offered by bookies, with highly-rated midfielders often at much shorter prices than defenders or forwards. Doubles Wagering There are a vast number of doubles offered by our bookies, where you can bet on two outcomes of a game as one overall wager, with both results needing to be achieved in order for you to win. The odds of each individual result are multiplied together to form one overall set price, thus creating higher returns. Some doubles include: Line/Points Total Double: The handicap/line selection, along with the total amount of points to be scored in the match. For instance; St. Kilda has a handicap of +28.5, against Collingwood who has a handicap of -28.5, and the total points to be scored in the match is set at Over/Under 192.5 The four options would include: Collingwood -28.5 and Over 192.5 (Collingwood to win by more than 28.5 points & the total sum of points to be greater than 192.5). Collingwood -28.5 and Under 192.5 St. Kilda +28.5 and Over 192.5 St. Kilda +28.5 and Under 192.5 First Score/Head to Head Double: The combinations involving the first team to score in the game, and the team which will win. Using the above example: Collingwood to score first and win the match Collingwood to score first and lose the match St. Kilda to score first and win the match St. Kilda to score first and lose the match Half-Time/Full-Time: Who will lead at half time in combination with who will be leading at the conclusion of the match, with the following possibilities: Collingwood/Collingwood St. Kilda/Collingwood St. Kilda/St. Kilda Collingwood/St. Kilda A draw at the end of any quarter All these doubles can also be used as single bet. For instance, you can simply place a wager on who you think will score first. You can also punt on what type of score the first score will be – a behind to Team A or Team B, or a goal to Team A or Team B. The scorecast is a new type of bet where precise odds are given for a player to score the first goal of the game, along with the final winning margin spread of the match. For instance, if Melbourne is playing Gold Coast, you will find an option of Jesse Hogan to score the first goal and Melbourne to win by 10-19 points. Odds for these selections are always high and very attractive. The Tri-Bet A common selection which often presents good value for money. As the name suggests, such a market offers three different outcomes in any one match, with AFL games usually handed the following confines: Team A to win by over 15.5 points Team B to win by over 15.5 points Either Team under 15.5 points (this includes the tie). Quarter-by-Quarter Leader Similar to the half time/full time double, here you can wager on which team will lead at each stage of the match. As there are four distinct periods of a footy game, there would be 16 different options to choose from, and picking the right one is always a difficult but entertaining task. The option to select ‘scores level’ at the end of any term is available, too. Multi-Bet A multi-bet is a wager involving a series of two or more individual selections combined, which produces a much greater dividend. Each individual selection is called a leg, and each leg must be successful in order for the entire multi-bet to pay off. If one or more of the outcomes does not occur, then the bet will lose. The multi-bet odds are calculated the same was as a doubles wager is calculated; by multiplying the price of each individual wager together. Thus, the overall price can stand to grow significantly. Note: You cannot add multiple legs of the same game together to create a multi, or events which are deemed to be related (i.e. you won’t be able to multi Melbourne beating Gold Coast, with Melbourne winning the same game by 20-39 points). Multis open up a plethora of options for us and are a thoroughly entertaining, high risk/high reward style of punting. Take one team paying $2.50 to win in a H2H market, multi it with a different match and take the favourite to cover the spread at $1.92, and then multi those two selections with an individual player in another game to be the leading goal-kicker at $4.75 odds. You will now have odds of $22.80. AFL Futures/Outrights Popular AFL futures markets include (events which will result later on in the season): Premiership Winner Minor Premiers (to finish top of the table at the end of the H&A season). To Make the Top 4 Wooden Spoon Winner (to finish bottom of the ladder). Grand Final Quinella (which two teams you think will make the Grand Final). Brownlow Medal Winner (arguably the most respected medal, awarded to the best and fairest player of the Home and Away season, as deemed by the official AFL umpires). Live Betting and Wagering on Mobiles Live, in-play betting, while no longer allowed online by Australian sports bookmakers, is still completely legal by calling up your designated bookie and placing you selected bets over the phone. You will need an account with the bookmaker you decide to call up, and minimum wagers are usually AUD $5. Each of our recommended bookies offer mobile betting, so you can punt on the AFL directly from your Apple iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry or any other phone/tablet device with a data connection. The phone layout and design of each site is clean, easy to use and extremely efficient. Where to Watch AFL You can watch all AFL matches live on Foxtel, while Channel 7 hosts four games free-to-air every round. AFL.com.au streams entire replays of every game 24 hours after the conclusion of the selected match, while the site also offers a link to listen to each and every game live on the radio. Horses Tips Copyright © 2008-2019 AustralianGambling.lv. All rights reserved. About Australian Gambling The reviews, news, advice and betting information contained on www.australiangambling.lv are for entertainment and information purposes only. We take every care possible in researching our subject matter but we do not accept any responsibility for any potential or actual financial losses incurred. It is the responsibility of the user of this website to be fully aware of the wagering and gambling regulations in your jurisdiction. These may vary from state to state and country to country. For guidelines or information on responsible gambling, we suggest you visit Gamblers Help or the Australian government site on Problem Gambling.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line57
__label__cc	0.592896	0.407104	Hopkins Edged by Birmingham-Southern in CWS Round Two Johns Hopkins Post-Game Press Conference • Score: #17 Birmingham-Southern-4, #21 Johns Hopkins-3 (10) • Records: JHU (36-12), Birmingham Southern (41-13) • Location: Cedar Rapids, IA • Pitching Decision: W – Misischia (10-1) • L – Betz (5-3) • The Short Story: Rich Misischia scored from third on a drawn-in, five-man Johns Hopkins infield in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift 17th-ranked Birmingham-Southern to a 4-3 win over 21st-ranked Johns Hopkins at the Division III College World Series Saturday night. • Birmingham-Southern, which trailed 2-0 and 3-1, loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the 10th and the Blue Jays responded by bringing in an extra infielder. Down 1-2 in the count, Tyler Wise bounced one up the middle that Blue Jay shortstop Mike Eberle fielded between the back of the mound and second base. Eberle's slightly off-balance throw bounced short of catcher AJ King and Misischia slid home with the game-winning run. • After scoring just one run through six innings in its World Series opener a day earlier, the Blue Jays needed just five batters to grab a two-run lead in the top of the first. Junior Chris Festa's solo home run to right was followed by a double from classmate Nate Davis and then a run-scoring single from senior Chris DeGiacomo to account for JHU's two early runs against Panther starter Jake Cook; both runs came with two outs. • The Panthers got one back it the bottom of the second as a Luke DePiero single up the middle was followed by an RBI-double by Alfredo Granier to make it 2-1 Blue Jays after two. • Hopkins got that run back in the top of the fourth on an RBI-single from Tim Kutcher that plated sophomore Matt Ritchie, who had opened the inning with a single to right. The Blue Jays had a chance to get more in the fourth, but Cook and reliever Hanan Mauldin worked out of a two-on, one-out jam to limit JHU to the single run. • The 3-1 Blue Jay lead held until the bottom of the sixth, when Birmingham-Southern got a two-out, solo home run of its own from senior Tyler Hamel. • The Panthers pulled even in the bottom of the eighth as Cole Steadman opened the inning with a double down the right field line and advanced to third on a balk. He scored one batter later on a Brian Williams ground out to make it 3-3. • Both teams had chances to win in the ninth as the Blue Jays stranded runners at first and third in the top of the inning and the Panthers had the potential winning run at second base with one out, but Blue Jay pitcher Preston Betz worked out of the jam by picking off A.J. Hunt and then DePiero popped out to end the threat. • Johns Hopkins stranded one runner in the top of the 10th to set the stage for the Panthers' game-ending rally in the bottom of the inning. Johns Hopkins: Hits: DeGiacomo-2 RBI: Three with-1 Strikeouts: Bunting-8 Birmingham-Southern: Hits: Granier-3 Strikeouts: Cook-3 • Johns Hopkins slips to 36-12 on the year and had its nine-game winning streak snapped. • Hopkins in now 6-3 all-time in one-run games at the College World Series. • Festa's home run in the first inning pushed JHU's school-record and nation-leading total to 82 on the year. • Jack Bunting struck out eight Panthers without allowing a walk. His eight strikeouts are tied for the second-highest total by a JHU pitcher in a College World Series game. • DeGiacomo went 2-for-5 and is 5-for-10 in JHU's two CWS games. • The Blue Jays will meet Babson in an elimination game on Sunday, June 2 at 1:15 pm (CT).	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line58
__label__cc	0.696769	0.303231	BBC Weatherman Gives One-Finger Salute on Air BBC weathercaster Tomasz Schafernaker was caught live on-camera earlier this week giving his middle-finger reaction (known in German as the Stinkefinger) to a sarcastic introduction by the news anchor: According to the UK Sun, this is not the first gaffe by the 31-year-old TV weatherman: Last year he stumbled over his words in a live broadcast and forecast a "muddy sh*te" for Glastonbury instead of a "muddy site". He was also forced to make an apology after referring to the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles of Scotland as "nowheresville" in a weather bulletin in February 2007. Early this year Tomasz caused controversy when he posed without his top on for the cover of Active - a supplement in gay magazine, Attitude. The Beeb itself reported its regrets: "The News Channel presenter in the studio acknowledged a mistake had been made, and we apologise for any offence caused," a BBC spokesman said. "Tomasz was not aware that he was on air, and whilst the gesture was only shown for a second, it was not acceptable." The Guardian's MediaMonkey blog comments And, you guessed it... Schafernaker again who couldn't stop laughing after BBC News presenter Simon McCoy – him again! – suggested he had a "frozen ball". "Just the one," replied TS. Schafernaker, who as well as predicting warm fronts has quite an impressive front himself (as revealed in Attitude magazine earlier this year) has also been known to break into song, read out the wrong forecast and occasionally make no sense whatsoever. Posted by Steve Scolnik at 10:03 PM Labels: Humor, Mediarology, Video ▼ August 15 - August 22 (5) Deja Vu All Over Again: More Nashville Floods Judgment Delayed In Cuccinelli's UVA Climate Witch... Summer of Simmer: August Week 2 Update Chicago Extends Record Heat Streak to 45 Days	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line61
__label__cc	0.643135	0.356865	Name: " Florence James-Gibbs " D.O.B: 07-07-1919 State / Parish: St. Andrews District Munich Place of Death Brooklyn New York 01/05/2019 @ 9:30am Viewing and Wake Service Friday, January 4th 2019 from 5pm - 9pm St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church 331 Hawthorne Street Brooklyn NY 11225 (between Nostrand & New York Avenue) Saturday, January 5th 2019 at 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial: Holy Family R.C. Church 9719 Flatlands Avenue (corner of Rockaway Avenue) Brooklyn New York 11236 Canarsie Cemetery 1370 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn New York Special Info Florence James-Gibbs originally of Beaulieu, St. George’s, Grenada, lived in Munich, St. Andrew’s Grenada, and later, Brooklyn, New York, USA, has died at the age of 99years. Florence was the seventh of eight children born to the late Tina and Bobby Josiah James of Beaulieu, St. George’s, Grenada. She was the last survivor of her late siblings: Lettie Ashby, Doris Fraser, Ivy James-Watkins, Millie Cobb, Amos James, Neville James, and Elvina Payne. She was the wife of the late Anton Gibbs of Munich, St. Andrew’s, Grenada. Sister-in-law of the late Cyprian Gibbs and family of Munich, St. Andrew’s Florence was the mother of Agnita James, Harold James, Patsy Jones, Evodia Velda Gibbs, Brian Gibbs, Brenda Ingrid-Gibbs, Shirlin Ragin, Sylvester Gibbs (former President of Crochu Pomme-Rose Ex-Students Association) all in the USA, Stephanie Lumsden (Canada) and Selwyn Wayne Gibbs (Trinidad). Florence was the Grandmother of 18 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren, one great-great- grandson. Step-mother of Neil Mason, Neale Alexander, Anna Alexander, Curtis Alexander, Francis and Florence Gibbs, Joseph McSween, Medrie Braithwaite and the late Preston Joseph Gibbs and step-grandmother of Prescott Gibbs. Mother-in-law of Noreen Williams-Gibbs, Margaret McSween, Roslyn Gibbs, Devere Mike Lumsden, Sebastian Douglas and John Ragin. Close family and friends of the Payne, Cobb, James and Ashby family of Beaulieu, St. George’s; the Edwards, Neckles, Henry, Lord, George and Alexander family of Munich, St. Andrew’s; Margaret and Carmen Nathan of Grand Anse, St. George’s, Grenada; the Gibbs, Vincent, Watkins and James family of Trinidad and Tobago; the Fraser family of Aruba and Saint Maarteen and Lisa Matthews in New York. my condolences to the entire family. may she rest in peace. god bless JOANNA JAMES NEW JERSEY [1/19/2019] i'm terribly sorry for your loss. may our creator's promises at revelation 21:4; 22:1,2 and john 5:28,29 bring you comfort in this difficult time.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line62
__label__wiki	0.739177	0.739177	Mo’City – “P4TG (Pray For The Gemini)” Mo’City first hit the scene with his single “In Control.” Now he is back with his first project. Bringing a range of styles, Mo’City is someone who you should be looking out for.. The versatility on this project is remarkable. Take a listen to Mo’City’s ‘Pray for the Gemini’ via Spotify or Apple Music and let us know what… M.Anderson • June 21, 2018 Phif – “Beautiful Nightmare” Debuting with the lyrical project ‘Beautiful Nightmare,’ Phif is looking to establish himself as one of the best MC’s in his city. Coming up on the eastside of Milwaukee, Phif gives you that sound that only the streets can develop. 34 Nuke – “BIGBOY” Check out rising artist 34 Nuke and his new visual to “BIGBOY.” Be sure to follow him on IG @34Nuke. CPTHEGOD – “Overnight Flex” Texas has long been one of hip-hop’s hot spots, churning out loads of talent from Paul Wall to Travis Scott and Post Malone. One of the newer names starting to make noise is CPTHEGOD, a promising artist who just released his latest album, entitled ‘Overnight Flex.’ It’s a well-done project on which he glides across… Niqle Nut – “Guccy Tyger” Niqle Nut is back with another killer video, this time for his standout record “Guccy Tyger.” It’s taken from his recently-released project ‘Bloo Moon,’ and comes to life mad well for an all-around great song and video. He’s paving his own way in LA’s crowded music scene, and is making a name for himself through… Best Picture & Lil West – “Ceiling” Lil West has been making waves for awhile now, and returns today with a silky new jam entitled “Ceiling.” Produced by Best Picture, “Ceiling” is a vibey, guitar-laden record on which West flexing his chops as one of this generation’s most promising crooners, bringing a refreshing sound and feel to the ever-evolving amalgamation of hip-hop… Figg Newton – “Been Been Brackin” ft. Big Wy (@FiggNewton109) Recently South Central rapper Figg Newton dropped the music video for his song, “Been Been Brackin” Ft Big Wy. The single brings together the two well-respected street rappers for a song anyone in the streets can appreciate. “The track was produced by L-Finguz out of Sacramento, CA who won Producer of the Year by Thizzler… Demrick – “Fck I Look Like” (@IamDEMRICK) Los Angeles hip hop artist Demrick is excited to share the music video to his recently released single “Fck I Look Like.” “Fuck I Look Like” is the first single from his upcoming full length album Came A Long Way, which is set to release on July 13th. Capturing his sharp and, quick witted bars,… Marc Payne – “The Last Call (That Last Push)” Director Nai Holliday presents Marc Payne’s “The Last Call,” produced by @Iam2tall. In the experience, Marc Payne wants to know “Where the AfterHours” are located and finds out that the “AfterHours” are where you make them. In loving memory of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and in honor of the legendary TLC, Marc Payne brings you… Kydd Jones – “Top 20” Kydd Jones has been making waves lately, and the buzzing rapper returns with a stellar new video for his track “Top 20.” It’s a sleek visual that shows off Jones’ unique sound and style as he lays down some sharp verses and a catchy hook, all coming together for a strong visual offering overall. Banbwoi & Trey Friendly – “A.M” Buzzing artist/producer Banbwoi returns today with a great new song and video titled “A.M.” It features Trey Friendly, who combines with Banbwoi for a killer pairing across the uptempo, spacey production, all adding up to a memorable song and video overall. Be sure to look out for more from Banbwoi soon, as he’s poised for… Jake Morse – “Dunkaroos” Jake Morse is back once again to share some new waves in the form of his vibrant record “Dunkaroos.” Produced by Mantra, it’s a well-done record on which Morse comes correct with a slew of polished rhymes and lines, showing off his knack for buoyant flows and thoughtful lyricism that all combines for a great… &Larr; Previous 1 … 17 18 19 20 21 … 132 Next &Rarr;	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line64
__label__cc	0.637546	0.362454	"Enzo (male) & Hera (female)" Enzo is the fastest member of our team, hence the name. He is a Peregrine Tiercel (this is the falconry term for a boy falcon) He’s a very cheeky boy and make a lot of noise when he see's Emma as she is mum. Enzo can be seen diving and stooping at high speeds during the displays. Hera is our 20 year old female peregrine who is now retired. She is like your great grandma, she likes to lie down on her shelf perch in the sunshine and watch the world go by. In the past she has had lots of babies and was flown for a few years until the muscles in her wing gave up. Now she has a 'climbing frame' in her aviary so she can walk around. Click below to Sponsor "Enzo" Click below to Sponsor "Hera" PEREGRINE FALCON FACTS Falco peregrinus TERRITORY/LOCATION The peregrine falcon has a worldwide distribution, occurring on every continent except Antarctica. The name ‘peregrine’ means ‘wanderer’, with most northern populations undergoing long-distance migrations to winter further south. inhabits a diverse range of habitats, from cold tundra to hot deserts and tropics, and from oceanic islands, to forests, wetlands, savannah and mountains. It is also increasingly using urban habitats. Least Concern The peregrine falcon feeds mainly on birds, as well as some mammals, such as bats, rabbits and rodents, and occasionally insects, reptiles and fish. Length of 34-58 cm and a wingspan 74-120 cm, weighing 550-1,500 g female measuring 20% larger than the male. The breeding season varies with location, and may depend on weather conditions and prey availability. Reaching sexual maturity at one year, first breeds at around 2 years it mates for life and nests in a scrape, normally on cliff edges, laying 1-6 eggs. 12-16 years average age n the wild 20 years in the wild F. peregrinus The peregrine is renowned for its speed, reaching over 200 mph during its characteristic hunting stoop making it the fastest member of the animal kingdom. According to a National Geographic TV programme, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 242 mph. It can be found nearly everywhere on Earth, except extreme polar regions, very high mountains, and most tropical rainforests	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line67
__label__cc	0.72667	0.27333	"RECENT ACTIVITIES" Danyel: Wait a minute… If Lenny is your imaginary friend, couldn't you make him whoever you want him to be? Charlye: No. Lenny wouldn't be happy 'bout it. And that's not how it works. Recent activities have been recorded in a penalty book*. Repetitive writing of a hundred lines, a forfeit unsure of its worth—for now, for the actions intended yet undone. What are you talking about? This is not about the 4 pre-schoolers who were punished for opening the damn door for a stranger on the street and humiliated by the class of 20 adolescent accomplices, having to re-enact with the bathroom?? door as of a hundred times. No. That was a ridiculous counter-action, too much a rightist. This, on the contrary, is voluntary; believed not that, of the thought that counts. More than 700 lines hitherto, a short story that may well be too indulgent for a proper reader. The ending yet unknown, the story can not be continued as the subject of the writing seemed to have vanished and banished from the author's castle in the air. Could the subject not been real, real as of alive and of tangible existence, after all? Úna Elfred anticipates the conclusion but all she can do is, wait. And wait. "Kim and Jessie, they have a secret world in the twilight. Kids outside worlds, they are crazy about romance and illusions" If Kim and Jessie be neighbors at Walker House or friends at The Book Club, she'd love to hang out, chat about the outside world and be invited to their hideout. Úna had ready the-run-for-it-sack, in the last 2 decades it sat in the blue painted built-in wardrobe of o-eight-o-six on Coco Hill. In case of emergency, she had in mind, packed were the precious ones; death was a constant query and has recently returned. What were in the suitcase? Cutesified trolls with bright-colored hair in a themed land printed on both sides. A juvenile she was, ironically in defiance of death, she'd not realized until now. Little ponies and po-la-la-la-polly pocket paradise, some pencils, the best outfit and a pair of socks. No diary, no money, no worries. Always ready, just not today, she thought. Left alone. To the lighthouse, safe at sea. She needs a name, at least. Úna Elfred did it again. Today, she ran away. Hold that thought. Recent activities fed onto this other world, coded in ones and zeros, it is quite bizarre. As is with using the bluetooth device and having your digital files transferred from the mobile phone to the computer. Without blinking your eyes, you still couldn't see, except the presence of creepiness felt. Got ghost. No. Maybe. To be fed on the computer screen, the private lives of friends-once-strangers, or more likely of strangers-once-friends. Zuckerberg's design of this social platform is plausible and questionable. You know what I am talking about, I hope. A strangers' reunion, rather than a high school reunion. Some of these people, no longer who you thought them once to be. A is married to B, and so did C to D, E has a newborn F, G is all grown up, H has broken up with I, J must have been stalking abouts K's, L no longer on M's list, N poked O: vice versa, P is having a party where Q, R and S were invited except T, U had a bad day and V is ecstatic, W is now at X's while Y was tagged in Z's. The edited versions of A-Z, people she'd known from places they'd been in different phases of her life, now all kept uninvited to her birthday party. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em; such a theory kept Úna dwelling in this crimson whirlpool of cynics. Though not all bad, Úna caught up with Eryc last summer after a decade thanks to that and recently, daily updates of Bob-the-ranger-cat recovering from multiple death threatening surgeries. A documentary-soap-drama. But what do we know about how Bob really feels? And all those pictures of what they had for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Oh come on! Grey, it is! Though not all bad, she'd love being fed updates of certain people on her list, 4 or 5 in particular she'd like to know if they are kicking on, the others being closest friends who live in different cities, thumbs up for random funny feeds and information regarding shows not to be missed. What a hypocrite, I know. The first time Úna Elfred met Bob, it was 11ish one evening. She sat, on the wooden picnic bench table outside a 24hours bistro, as she watched Bob scouted the grass patch on the other side of the road. Sniffing around in the dark, the lone ranger strolled his turf. Looking, looking for something. "Bob!" Ty shouted for him as Bob was ready to roam further down into the alley behind the motel. "Back here!" Of which he hesitatingly did. Bob is a grey tabby, not a regular stray you bump into on the streets but the adventurer, amongst the 7 or 8 cats that Ty+Bllr took in from the streets. Bob gets to wander outside in the day and returns promptly at dusk. His buddy, a blind feline, walked by an elderly; they started talking. The cats did. An unfamiliar conversation went on. We waited and care not to stare. Something about nothing we know of. The second time Úna Elfred met Bob, it could have been 11ish one evening. She was waiting for Ty as she watched Bob came down the stairs; from inside the car she spied. Bob snooping around and down the 5-foot pavement, making his rounds. Looking, looking for something. "Bob!" Ty shouted for him and he came resting on the passenger seat. They talked. Úna and Bob. 'Bout everything and nothing we know of. "How's the bladder doing?" she asked. "Not good," Bob replied. Both took a sip of the stout and quenched their thirst in unison as Úna took the wheel and drove through the pitch-black heath. The headlights were off. The accelerator held down further as she lit up the cigarette. It was quiet. Too quiet. "Life sucks but it is short," Bob advised. "Dude, you've got 9!" She retaliated. It was a slight bump, onto a gravel road and within seconds, they felt the plunge. The tires on no ground felt, they were falling, not floating. On the next beat that their hearts skipped, Úna opened her eyes and all she could see were the converging lane markings illuminated by the headlights. They chuckled. Úna took the next exit and drove Bob back to Ty's. "Hey, what were you looking for?" Úna shouted out of the window from the driver seat as Bob walked away. "I found it tonight actually thanks to you," he answered. "You're not answering the question… Hey!" Úna Elfred rode on. The regular route 4.5 miles southwest, to southwest. From the glass dome, along the serpentine, out of the park from the barracks, on to the knights' bridge, then the square, pass the river on Chelsea towards the power station, round about queen's town, up the damn slope on Silverthorne, freewheeled down Wandsworth and Walker House in a minute to two. She tried to catch her breath as she brought the racer into the flat. By routine, she managed in the dark; the bike stationed in the corridor, keys tossed on the chest of drawers, gloves and coat removed, still catching her breath and the sweat felt on her back and underarms, before she could blow her nose, lights first please. Never fails to crash her pinky toe against the steel legs of the dining chair, a lesson never learnt, slouched over for the switch and a cup of tea, she thought. "AAAHH! What the?!" she was startled by Ohl, lying on her stripy red couch. Ohl: This book's… funny, funny brilliant! Úna: How the hell did you get in here? Ohl: Your neighbor's well nice. He let me in. Chrys, I think his name is. Úna: You stood me up yesterday. I waited by the mews, forever. Damn it Ohl. Ohl: I'm hungry. I love the part about how she gave swimming lessons to the grannies. It's hilarious. Úna: Me too. I mean I'm hungry and yes, that story's well good. Listen to the audio version. She narrated it. Eggs on toast? Ohl: Mmm, ok. Úna: So what do you want? Ohl: Tuna melt. Úna: Not supper. What do you want? Úna: Right. Ohl: I've got a message from Waltr. Here. Úna: Quit teasing. What 'bout it? It's not funny. / Úna grabbed the note off Ohl's. She squinted through his handwriting, solemnly. Úna: He found it. Ohl: What? Úna: I've got to go. Úna picked up the keys and slammed the door behind her. Lowered the window of the Skybird and took a deep breath. She drove, she couldn't think of anything else. She headed further south east where Waltr would be, somewhere along the 3-mile coastline. The wind roared against the raging waves, yet chaotic it was ordered and rhythmic. The chalk cliff seen from a distant edge shimmered in the twilight. The lighthouse erected from the water slightly off the shore emitted the cone of light, in a waltz. There he was. Úna: Ey? / She went up and sat next to Waltr under the fleece. Waltr: You made it. / She saw the bliss in his eyes and felt a lightness in his arms. Waltr: Look. / He woke her up from her nap. / A red dot rose above the horizon at the end of the world and the light reflected a line that separated the ocean in two. Waltr: It is, but temporary. Every moment, everything changes. Every color, every thought, every fall. Úna: And it holds it all up again. Charlye: Len… Would you come to the party with me? Lenny: No, I am fictional. Charlye: But Dan said I can make you whatever I want you to be. Lenny: Right. ██████ONLINE PORTFOLIOLIVE NOW▶www.ohnicegreat.com... The Four Heavenly Kings Pencil on paper, 297mmW x ... "RECENT ACTIVITIES" Danyel: Wait a minute… If ... 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__label__cc	0.658091	0.341909	[April 25. 2019] Colorful World of Quantum Dots Prof. Sungjee Kim (Pohang University of Science & Technology) Thu. 25 Apr. 2019 Colorful World of Quantum Dots A few imaging applications using quantum dots (QDs) will be introduced, which will cover from visible to infrared(IR) for the wavelengths and from cellular super-resolution to whole body in vivo imaging for the object scale. (1) QDs were conjugated to tumor-specific antibodies(Abs) with zwitterionic surface coating to reduce nonspecific bindings. The Ab-QD probes were used to diagnose tumors for sectioned mouse tissues, fresh mouse colons stained ex vivo and in vivo, and also for fresh human colon adenoma tissues. The probes successfully detected not only cancers that are readily discernible by bare eyes but also hyperplasia and adenoma regions. Multiplexed QD, spray-and-wash, and endoscopy approach provided a significant advantage for detecting small or flat tumors that may be missed by conventional endoscopic examinations. QD-Ab probe was also used in conjunction with a ratiometric fluorescent molecular probe, cresyl violet–glutamic acid derivative, that ratiometrically switches between two fluorescent colors in response to the enzyme activity of λ-glutamyltranspeptidase. Co-application of the two kinds of probes, QD-Abs and the ratiometric molecular probe, afforded accurate visualization of carcinomas, hyperplasia and adenoma regions. (2) Amphiphilic polyethyleneimine derivatives (amPEIs) were synthesized and used to encapsulate dozens of QDs. The QD-amPEI showed very efficient QD cellular fluorescent labeling. Co-encapsulation of QDs and oxygen sensing phosphorescence Ru dyes allowed accurate and reversible oxygen sensing capability by the ratiometric signals, which was successfully applied to cellular and spheroid models. (3) Photo-modulating QDs were designed by conjugating crystal violets (CVs) on QD surface. The QD CV conjugates (QD-CVs) shows a single cycle of emission burst as go through the stage of initially quenched off to photo-activated on and back to photo-darkened off stage. The QD-CV probes were introduced into cells, and the visible light excitation yielded photo-modulation nearly ten folds in intracellular environment. Exploiting the stochastic PL burst of QD-CVs and multiplexing capability of QDs, simultaneous multi-color super-resolution localizations were demonstrated. (4) Recent technological advances have expanded fluorescence imaging into the second near-infrared region (NIR-II; wavelength = 1000–1700 nm), providing high spatial resolution through deep tissues. However, bright and compact fluorophores are rare in this region, and sophisticated control over NIR-II probes has not been achieved yet. We showcase an enzyme-activatable NIR-II probe that exhibits turn-on fluorescence upon matrix metalloprotease activity in tumor microenvironment. 1. (a) Y. Park et al, Advanced Functional Materials, 2018, 28, 1703450. (b) Y. Park, et al, ACS Nano, 2014, 8, 8896. 2. J. Park et al, ACS Nano, 2015, 6511. 3. S. Jung et al, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2017, 139, 7603. 4. S. Jeong et al, Nano Letters, 2017, 17, 1378.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line79
__label__wiki	0.739364	0.739364	Cher - Icon (2017 Billboard Music Awards) Published 2 years ago by Cherlove in Awards Tags: 2017, cher, billboard, awards, believe, turn back time Cher - ET Billboard Music Awards (1998) Cher - Billboard Music Awards (1998) Cher - Onda Music Awards In Spain (2001) The Music's No Good Without You Cher - American Music Awards (1988) Cher - MTV Video Music Awards (1987) Cher - Video Music Awards MTV (1989) Cher - The American Music Awards (1999) Cher singing "I Hope You Find It" on Late Night With David Letterman (24.09.2013) Cher - We All Sleep Alone (Version 2) Cher - Woman's World (2013) Sunday Night: at home with Cher (22.09.2013) Cher - "The Voice" Season 4 Finale (18.06.2013) Cher - 5th Annual AmfAR Inspiration Gala Sao Paulo (10.04.2015) The Very First Glen Campbell Television Special (1973) Pt 2 Cher looks radiant in sequinned gown at Met Gala in NYC (04.05.2015) Cher - PrimeTime Thursday (2002) Cher - Will & Grace (2002) A.I. Artificial Insemination	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line80
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__label__wiki	0.674012	0.674012	IRL Fans Upset With NASCAR And ESPN Rarely do we hear from IRL fans, but this past weekend certainly proved to be an exception. While Tropical Storm Hanna turned Richmond into a doubleheader, IRL fans got quite a double whammy of their own on Sunday. Open wheel fans tuning-in to ESPN2 for the 12:30PM season finale of the Indy Lights series instead found themselves being welcomed to NASCAR Countdown by Allen Bestwick. Originally, veteran announcer Bob Jenkins was scheduled to call the live IRL support series race from Chicagoland as the end to a full season of open wheel racing. Instead, at the very last minute, the Indy Lights were moved to the ESPN Classic Network. That is a place that Nationwide Series fans know all too well. In today's world of technology, that meant the DVR's and the TiVo's recording the Indy Lights race were on the wrong channel. Cable listings did not have this change and neither did the ESPN.com website. Network executives had finally decided that the Sprint Cup Series race from Richmond on ESPN needed a pre-race show. Since the NFL Countdown program on ESPN could not be touched, NASCAR was moved to ESPN2 and it was the Indy Lights that took it right on the chin. Later that day, it was Marty Reid and the ESPN crew who produced the IRL race from Chicagoland on ABC Sports. As many fans know, ESPN just wrapped-up a brutal TV negotiation with the IRL. The network wanted the Indy 500 and perhaps a couple of other selected races that fit the program schedule, but nothing more. Even with the new unified series, the IRL could do nothing more than cave. SPEED expressed no interest and the TV options were limited. The remaining IRL events wound-up alongside NHL Hockey on the Versus Network. TV viewers may remember this as the former Outdoor Life Channel. Comcast has bought the network, moved it to Philadelphia and is trying to build an ESPN-style national sports network of its own. Once the IRL race at Chicagoland was underway, ESPN had a tough time. They completely missed Sarah Fisher's hard crash and Reid said the network "did not have cameras on that portion of the track." Fisher was OK. The IRL cars at Chicagoland are like NASCAR at Talladega. Side-by-side, lap-by-lap no one could pull away from anyone else. The key to the race was going to be gas mileage and while the action was high-speed it was less than exciting. No one could pass. As the final laps wound-down, Scott Dixon seemed poised to win the Championship and was leading the race by holding the low line lap-after-lap. The ESPN Director chose to feature Dixon's cute wife Emma on the screen for the final laps. Rather than show the other racing action behind the leaders, ESPN was once again building the drama on a single car and driver. Dixon came to the finish line with Helio Castroneves alongside. Reid was overjoyed that Dixon had won the race and the championship in style. Pictures of his happy wife were everywhere as she hugged and kissed her friends. Dixon was sent to Victory Lane and TV veteran Jack Arute was waiting for him. While Dixon got parked and removed his helmet, ESPN replayed the great finish. There were lots of compliments for Dixon right up until the replay of the finish-line camera. ESPN veteran Reid said it best. "Uh oh," he muttered. Amid all the hype and pictures of Dixon's pretty wife, one little element had slipped through the cracks with the ESPN broadcast team. Castroneves had won the race. Clearly flustered, the ESPN Producer went ahead with Arute's interview of Dixon in Victory Lane. Arute never told Dixon he had lost the race, but limited his awkward questions to the Championship. Dixon wanted to talk about the race. It was a TV mess of the highest order. Next-up was an ESPN pit reporter catching-up with Castroneves as he left the garage area. Always smiling and gracious, Castroneves stopped to chat. The pit reporter said to him "you won the race." The awkwardness of this moment made the Arute interview seem like Sports Emmy material. Castroneves is a class act. "I knew it," he said. This was a bitter pill for him to swallow after a season of second-place finishes. To be denied Victory Lane simply because the TV network and the IRL botched the finish was beyond embarrassing. Helio excused himself by saying he needed to go climb a fence. Just who put the cart before the horse is still being debated. Dixon and Castroneves could both have simply been stopped on pit road until things were sorted-out, but that did not happen. Click here for the link to the official IRL explanation. As the last race in the final season of exclusive ESPN coverage, this was not how the drivers and teams in this series deserved to go out. Whether it was time pressure from ABC that caused the ESPN crew to push forward without the correct information or just the lack of communication with the IRL officials, it certainly was a weekend that open-wheel fans would like to forget. The Daly Planet welcomes comments from readers. Simply click on the COMMENTS button below and follow the easy instructions. The rules for posting are located on the right side of the main page. Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Dixon's car had a faulty transponder in it ... Therefore, Brian Barnhart made the WRONG call in awarding the win to Dixon ... Only to realize that Helio had actually won the race ... Sarah Fisher had a right rear shock failure ... that got her into the SAFER barrier ... I thought it was ironic that the grand marshal of the Indy Lights race is one of the guys from the CHAMP Atlantic series ... This is yet another problem with Disney sports channels ... Too many LIVE sporting events all over the country ... and they usually wind up bleeding over into someone else's time slot ... Thank you for this column, JD. This house was LIVID with the ending..and complained during the race due to lack of cameras....on a ONE mile oval track. This was not a convoluted road course where cameras sometimes miss something. IRL deserved better. It was like cub scouts were running the show. It was very sad. THE LAST RACE OF THE SEASON. Insulting to the fans, and the Sport. As you can see, I am still ticked from the HORRIBLE faux paux at the end. Just IMAGINE if this had been NASCAR with a larger audience? Switchboards (provided you can find a number!) and email boxes would've burned up and exploded. I wonder if Robin Miller will address this. I wonder if I can find his column on the SPEED site. Thanks for for writing about the IRL JD. You had a busy weekend. Hope you stay safe and dry from the storms. Anon 1:38PM, I am not sure what you are posting there. Barnhart never made a call at all. Once he reviewed the tape it was changed at the track, but ABC was already gone. IRL says they made the call in a timely fashion but TV plowed ahead with the interviews. The rumor is they had to be off the air at a certain time. Seems to me that perhaps waiting a couple of minutes to figure out who won might not have been a bad idea. It seems funny that this is exactly the kind of drama that NASCAR loves, but everyone on the TV broadcast seemed to be flustered. Just because the ESPN script is not followed to the letter should not cause reality to be avoided. I wish I could publish some of the emails from the IRL fans. Let's just say that had a tough weekend. I personally will be glad to see the races on Versus next year. I'll miss the on-air folks from ESPN but not the production elements. They do a fine job with the Indy 500 but the rest is just an afterthought for them. I'm sure Versus will have a weekly IRL show, plenty of post-race coverage and other programming to tie in with the series. Maybe they'll even be able to get Bob Jenkins and John Kernan. Village Idiot Intern said... Congradulations to ESPN for resurrecting the ghosts of USAC past! The month of May, 1979 is generally considered the focal point of the CART-USAC war, and until the Scott Goodyear pace car fiasco at Texas, it is also remembered as USAC's most public display of incompetence. This, my friends, could very well be ESPN/ABC's Waterloo with open wheelers and their fans. If Comcast, in their infinite wisdom{smirk}, would partner with the two American satellite providers, all other American cable-tv providers and one national network they may be able to usurp Disney's seemingly insurmountable advantage in sports programming. But Comcast had rather play 'king-of-the-hill' with rather predictable results, so the status quo with IRL will probably remain, much to our chagrin. After all, as one racing series go at Disney, so go they all. Correct me if I am wrong, isn’t the “sanctioning body” responsible for putting the winning car in Victory Lane? Barnhart has not has the best month… Who cares about IRL and especially INDY LIGHTS. They played that race on ESPN2 after the Nationwide race was over. I watched the first 5 minutes maybe when there was 2 cautions in the first 5 laps, one in the very first corner. Those boys (and gals) are talented! Why doesnt ESPN bring back some good racing like USAC or maybe even the Modifieds running at New Hampshire? Looking at the number of people in the stands for that Lights race I cant even believe that series is still running. The issue was fairly controversial, especially since the transponder mistake caused the problem. The announcers were also at fault for not reviewing the replay themselves before calling a winner. Dixon was set to be part of the winner's ceremony, besides, for his 2008 IRL Championship that he won by finishing second (needed to finish 8th or better). But ESPN made such a bad call on the finish that even the Fox crew would have called Castroneves the winner since they are traditionally one who look out the window and not the monitor. This is not going to go away anytime soon. The IRL is basically saying they were reviewing the tape while ESPN went ahead with the interviews. Since the race was on ABC, they may have been trying to get off the air in a hurry. I certainly wished that veteran Marty Reid had asked to see the finish before he and the production team moved forward live on-the-air to say Dixon was the winner. It really ended the ESPN and IRL relationship on a bad note. speedangel said... I'm not ready to put blame on Marty Reid and the announce team for calling Dixon the winner when it initially happened. The race was too close to call by the human eye, so they put trust into their electronic means. However, I do think that the producer, director should have waited until the winner was made official before they proceeded with the interview. Between the time Castroneves and Dixon crossed the line until Dixon turned into Victory Lane, Reid had time to tell us that the IRL was taking a closer look at the finish. (I can't recall if they showed the replay in that time as well.) Also, the IRL booth should've called down to have the cars stopped on pit road until it was resolved. Don't have either pull into Victory Lane if they were unsure. I remember a few years ago when NASCAR officals had to pull Jimmy Spencer and his truck team out of Victory Lane at Daytona when they came to the conclusion that Bobby Hamilton had actually won the race. Needless to say that was an awkward situation as well. As so many others have said, it was just a bad ending, especially since it was the season finale. It wouldn't be such a big deal if ESPN went ahead and changed ESPN C to ESPN3, brought it out on HD and let the cable providers have it cheap. Now, both cable and ESPN don't like budging much and that is easier said than done,. Does the A in ABC stand for ah**s? What was on after the race that they had to leave on time? Let me guess, football? How many times does football bleed into other programming? (if this was the case). Two or three minutes wouldn't have hurt anybody. Better to be running late and get things right than having your series/broadcast partner look like idiots. Beware NASCAR fans, this is the channel we'll be watching for the next 10 races. If there wasn't a car and driver in victory lane, there wouldn't have been anyone to interview. IRL was the one who screwed this one up. ESPN didn't push the car there. Speedangel said ... (I can't recall if they showed the replay in that time as well.) They did and it was very clear Dixon had not won. Major screw-up. It definitely was a hot mess on Sunday! I was running around and the only reason I realized Helio had won was because I heard him say he was going to go climb the fence now, so had to back it up and see what was going on. I had flipped it over to the race just in time to hear Marty say they didn't have enough cameras so they didn't have tape of her crash. Truly a shame :( I hope Vs. does them justice...I haven't watched much on it. @bevo--if Vs. does put on all that I'll be in HEAVEN! And yes, John Kernan, John Kernan! @dot--here there was some local show that didn't look important enough to me that it couldn't wait 5 minutes. @Karen, Thanks for clearing that up. I remembered seeing the replay, I just couldn't remember where it fit in the sequence of events. this is certainly awkward. I watched some of the race, but not the finish. I have to say, it sounds like it was a shame Marty Reid didn't send up a red flag. But the announcers are trying to do a big job and the producers* are supposed to help them, and it appears they didn't. We can only hope the other networks learn from this, cause weird circumstances always seem to happen.... Adam T. Martin said... I feel for the IRL fans and I was disappointed that I missed the Indy Lights series so I could hear Bob Jenkins. The IRL and it's fans deserve better TV coverage. From Robin Miller's Q/A-page 2 (note - RM is not a fan of ABC coverage: ABC stands for Always Bad Coverage in his eyes) RM: It wasn’t ABC’s fault because as soon as the cars crossed the finish line, Scott Dixon flashed in the IRL television feed as the winner. Turns out the transponder wasn’t as accurate as the photo that was used. The IRL blamed an “improperly installed” transponder. Miller knows as much about TV as I do about flying the Space Shuttle. Behind the scenes, seconds after the finish, there was chaos. The transponder does not decide a photo finish and never has. ESPN reviewed the finish line camera and then panic set in. Bad decisions seem to snowball in TV and this was bad. At least bring Castroneves back to Victory Lane and give him a proper interview. There were no hard feelings between the drivers, Dixon won the championship and HC won the race. It could have been a great live moment on TV and intstead is was a disaster. While some have said Versus is a step down because of its' availability, I welcome the change of networks because I think they will provide much, much better coverage. I use Versus to watch live coverage of the Tour de France during the summer, and they have no problems showing things live and only going to commercials on a minimal basis. Later in the day, they would take care of the technical glitches from trying to film using cameras on the back of motorcycles and provide a more refined version of the live race from earlier in the morning. They also seem to find some of the best broadcasting talent to cover those races and let them do their job, so I would expect the same from Versus for IndyCar. When the sanctioning body sends a car to victory lane, they are declaring that driver a winner. Its not the broadcaster's job to second guess that decision. Nice call John. I had the same thoughts and wrote on my blog about it too. To top it off, the hurry up and get off the air interviews came and went, and I was thinking, oh something important must be coming on ABC next. So after a quick interview with Helio and no explanation about the botched winner call, they go right into, you guessed it: America's Funniest Videos! I've been angry at ESPN/ABC for four years now over their half-arsed coverage of the IRL so this latest incident is nothing new. That said, the real issue for me as a fan isn't the network screwing up again. The real issue for me is why the hell there haven't been any penalties against TCGR & Dixon's team for the transponder being installed incorrectly. Makes one wonder how many of Dixon's cars had the same problem this year. And apparently abc has had a love fest with WIVES on screen for years. 20 some years ago before split screen, Miller mentioned some famous winner was missed as ABC was showing the wife on the tv screen. Silly me thought this was a new HORRIBLE TREND with split screen. STINKS. Robin had few good words about the booth guys, too and I agree as does my room mate who is spoiled with his F1 SPEED guys. IRL deserves better booth coverage. We are still miffed about the flub..and it was the LAST race of the season. You could not in any way be more incorrect. That is exactly the broadcaster's job in every single way. From jdh417 I hate to be a wet blanket on all this hating, but I enjoyed race and thought it was a heck of finish. The initial call of the winner was wrong, but they did get it right before they left the air. By way of comparison, I love Fox's racing coverage, but I don't know if they'll ever live down not reporting Dale Sr.'s death before they left their Daytona 2001coverage. Hornaday Bomb Helps ESPN Kick-Off "The Chase" Look Out New York! It's The NASCAR Media Tour Time For ESPN To Make A Change	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line93
__label__wiki	0.649483	0.649483	Dcon eBooks.Com Management Book Free Download PDF Software Unit Costing Tool page THE ADVENTURES OF ALADDIN Once upon a time . . . a widow had an only son whose name was Aladdin. They were very poor and lived from hand to mouth, though Aladdin did what he could to earn some pennies, by picking bananas in faraway places.One day, as he was looking for wild figs in a grove some way from the town, Aladdin met a mysterious stranger. This smartly dressed dark-eyed man with a trim black beard and a splendid sapphire in his turban, asked Aladdin an unusual question: "Come here, boy," he ordered. "How would you like to earn a silver penny?" "A silver penny!" exclaimed Aladdin. "Sir, I'd do anything for that kind of payment." "I'm not going to ask you to do much. Just go down that manhole. I'm much too big to squeeze through myself. If you do as I ask, you'll have your reward." The stranger helped Aladdin lift the manhole cover, for it was very heavy. Slim and agile as he was, the boy easily went down. His feet touched stone and he carefully made his way down some steps . . . and found himself in a large chamber. It seemed to sparkle, though dimly lit by the flickering light of an old oil lamp. When Aladdin's eyes became used to the gloom, he saw a wonderful sight: trees dripping with glittering jewels, pots of gold and caskets full of priceless gems. Thousands of precious objects lay scattered about. It was a treasure trove! Unable to believe his eyes, Aladdin was standing dazed when he heard a shout behind him. "The lamp! Put out the flame and bring me the lamp!" Surprised and suspicious, for why should the stranger, out of all such a treasure want only an old lamp, Aladdin wondered. Perhaps he was a wizard. He decided to be on his guard. Picking up the lamp, he retraced his steps up to the entrance. "Give me the lamp," urged the wizard impatiently. "Hand it over," he began to shout, thrusting out his arm to grab it, but Aladdin cautiously drew back. "Let me out first . . ." "Too bad for you," snapped the stranger, slamming down the manhole cover, never noticing that, as he did so, a ring slid off his finger. A terrified Aladdin was left in pitch darkness, wondering what the wizard would do next. Then he trod on the ring. Aimlessly putting it on his finger, he twisted it round and round. Suddenly the room was flooded with a rosy light and a great genie with clasped hands appeared on a cloud. "At your command, sire," said the genie. Now astounded, Aladdin could only stammer: "I want to go home!" In a flash he was back in his own home, though the door was tightly shut. "How did you get in?" called his mother from the kitchen stove, the minute she set eyes on him. Excitedly, her son told her of his adventures. "Where's the silver coin?" his mother asked. Aladdin clapped a hand to his brow. For all he had brought home was the old oil lamp "Oh, mother! I'm so sorry. This is all I've got." "Well, let's hope it works. It's so dirty . . ." and the widow began to rub the lamp. Suddenly out shot another genie, in a cloud of smoke. "You've set me free, after centuries! I was a prisoner in the lamp, waiting to be freed by someone rubbing it. Now, I'm your obedient servant. Tell me your wishes." And the genie bowed respectfully, awaiting Aladdin's orders. The boy and his mother gaped wordlessly at this incredible apparition, then the genie said with a hint of impatience in his voice. "I'm here at your command. Tell me what you want. Anything you like!" Aladdin gulped, then said: "Bring us . . . bring . . ." His mother not having yet begun to cook the dinner, went on to say: ". . . a lovely big meal." From that day on, the widow and her son had everything they could wish for: food, clothes and a fine home, for the genie of the lamp granted them everything they asked him. Aladdin grew into a tall handsome young man and his mother felt that he ought to find himself a wife, sooner or later. One day, as he left the market, Aladdin happened to see the Sultan's daughter Halima in her sedan chair being carried through the streets. He only caught a fleeting glimpse of the princess, but it was enough for him to want to marry her. Aladdin told his mother and she quickly said: "I'll ask the Sultan for his daughter's hand. He'll never be able to refuse. Wait and see!" And indeed, the Sultan was easily persuaded by a casket full of big diamonds to admit the widow to the palace. However, when he learned why she had come, he told the widow that her son must bring proof of his power and riches. This was mostly the Chamberlain's idea, for he himself was eager to marry the beautiful black-eyed Sultan's daughter. "If Aladdin wants to marry Halima,' said the Sultan, "he must send me forty slaves tomorrow.Every slave must bring a box of precious stones. And forty Arab warriors must escort the treasure." Aladdin's mother went sadly home. The genie of the magic lamp had already worked wonders, but nothing like this. Aladdin however,when he heard the news, was not at all dismayed. He picked up the lamp, rubbed it harder than ever and told the genie what he required. The genie simply clapped his hands three times. Forty slaves magically appeared, carrying the gemstones, together with their escort of forty Arab warriors. When he saw all this the next day, the Sultan was taken aback. He never imagined such wealth could exist. Just as he was about to accept Aladdin as his daughter's bridegroom, the envious Chamberlain broke in with a question. "Where will they live?" he asked. The Sultan pondered for a moment, then allowing greed to get the better of him, he told Aladdin to build a great, splendid palace for Halima. Aladdin went straight home and, in what was once a wilderness, the genie built him a palace. The last obstacle had been overcome. The wedding took place with great celebrations and the Sultan was especially happy at finding such a rich and powerful son-in-law. News of Aladdin's sudden fortune and wealth spread like wildfire, until.... one day, a strange merchant stopped beneath the palace window. "Old lamps for new," he called to the princess, standing on the balcony. Now, Aladdin had always kept his secret to himself. Only his mother knew it and she had never told a soul. Halima, alas, had been kept in the dark. And so, now, wanting to give Aladdin a surprise as well as make a good bargain, she fetched the old oil lamp she had seen Aladdin tuck away, and gave it to the merchant in exchange for a new one. The merchant quickly began to rub it . . . and the genie was now at the service of the wizard who had got his magic lamp back. In a second he whisked away all Aladdin's possessions and magically sent the palace and the princess to an unknown land. Aladdin and the Sultan were at their wits' end. Nobody knew what had happened. Only Aladdin knew it had something to do with the magic lamp. But as he wept over the lost genie of the lamp, he remembered the genie of the ring from the wizard's finger. Slipping the ring on his finger, Aladdin twisted it round and round. "Take me to the place where the wizard has hidden my wife," he ordered the genie. In a flash, he found himself inside his own palace, and peeping from behind a curtain, he saw the wizard and the princess, now his servant. "Psst! Psst!" hissed Aladdin. "Aladdin! It's you . . .!" "Ssh. Don't let him hear you. Take this powder and put it into his tea. Trust me." The powder quickly took effect and the wizard fell into a deep sleep. Aladdin hunted for the lamp high and low, but it was nowhere to be seen. But it had to be there. How, otherwise, had the wizard moved the palace? As Aladdin gazed at his sleeping enemy, he thought of peering underneath the pillow. "The lamp! At last," sighed Aladdin, hastily rubbing it. "Welcome back, Master!" exclaimed the genie. "Why did you leave me at another's service for so long?" "Welcome," replied Aladdin. "I'm glad to see you again. I've certainly missed you! It's just as well I have you by me again." "At your command," smiled the genie. "First, put this wicked wizard in chains and take him far away where he'll never be found again." The genie grinned with pleasure, nodded his head, and the wizard vanished. Halima clutched Aladdin in fear: "What's going on? Who is that genie?" "Don't worry, everything is all right," Aladdin reassured her, as he told his wife the whole story of how he had met the wizard and found the magic lamp that had enabled him to marry her. Everything went back to normal and the happy pair hugged each other tenderly. "Can we return to our own kingdom?" the princess asked timidly, thinking of her father, so far away. Aladdin glanced at her with a smile. "The magic that brought you here will take you back, but with me at your side, forever." The Sultan was almost ill with worry. His daughter had disappeared along with the palace, and then his son-in-law had vanished too. Nobody knew where they were, not even the wise men hastily called to the palace to divine what had happened. The jealous Chamberlain kept on repeating: "I told you Aladdin's fortune couldn't last." Everyone had lost all hope of ever seeing the missing pair again, when far away, Aladdin rubbed the magic lamp and said to the genie, "Take my wife, myself and the palace back to our own land, as fast as you can." "In a flash, Sire," replied the genie. At the snap of a finger, the palace rose into the air and sped over the Sultan's kingdom, above the heads of his astonished subjects. It gently floated down to earth and landed on its old site. Aladdin and Halima rushed to embrace the Sultan. To this very day, in that distant country, you can still admire the traces of an ancient palace which folk call the palace that came from the skies.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line94
__label__cc	0.655846	0.344154	Tag Archives: cobert report Cracks In The Veneer January 28, 2008 Peter Kaufman 2 Comments The three month old writers strike dramatically reduced the number of produced programs for the 2007-08 television season and pilot season is now in jeopardy. Movie deals are on hold; term deals have been terminated for force majeure and thousands are either out of work or about to be let go (including several agents I know who are hard pressed to find any other form of meaningful work – go figure!). Studios and guild reps are under a news blackout while they engage in back channel and informal discussions regarding the strike impasse with the goal of more formal talks in the next few days; the first since negotiations broke down on December 7th. Guild leaders recently withdrew their animation and reality TV proposals. They also agreed not to picket the Grammys. The Guild’s actions could be viewed as good faith concessions to help restart negotiations. On the other hand, they could simply be signs of strike fatigue and capitulation. Whatever the motivation, the AMPTP’s perception (and that of the WGA membership) stand to profoundly affect the psychology of pending negotiations and ultimately, the outcome of any deal. While the Guild’s alternatives are limited, their current tactics may weaken the leverage that only a complete shut-down could support. The Guild continues to enter into piecemeal agreements with independent production and distribution companies – most recently, Lions Gate, RKO, Marvel and The Weinstein Company – based on the WGA’s initial proposals in an attempt to gain additional leverage. The WGA is betting that these deals will put pressure on the studios and networks to settle. However, the AMPTP dismissed these pacts as meaningless “one-off” agreements since the terms will be superseded by any deal ultimately negotiated by the parties. The Guild also runs the risk that these deals will split the rank in file between those working and getting paid on waiver-projects and those that remain unpaid and on picket lines. The Guild is already contending with an erosion of support in some quarters. Certain Guild members are already grumbling about the prospect of “going financial core.” Rumor has it that a number of writers continue to develop projects during the strike “without paper” (i.e., without a written agreement in place) to pay the bills. It’s obvious to anyone watching “The Daily Show” or “The Cobert Report” that staff writers continue to work for these shows despite strike rule prohibitions. Hey, but I could be wrong. With those reservations, there are several good things going for this latest round of talks for all concerned. The principals are now talking instead of their reps. To be sure, representatives for both sides are still involved with these discussions but direct communication by the principals can diffuse the current hostility between the parties and allow them to refocus their energies on material deal points instead of petulance and platitudes. The Directors Guild pact can be used as precedent. Since the AMPTP closed their deal with the DGA, the parties can now use the material terms of that agreement as a template for their own negotiations and adjust their respective expectations to those deal points in which there is a real prospect for consensus. Weakening resolve on both sides. The studios and networks are quickly running out of content; writers need to work. Both sides realize that given the strike’s enormous financial toll on individuals, the local economy and corporate profits, it is in everyone’s best interests to work a deal as soon as possible; ideally before the Oscar telecast on February 24th. Lastly, both parties should offer the other an ego nickel; a deal point or two of minimal value to the giving party that validates the receiving party’s demands enough for them to save face with their constituencies. Sooner or later, the parties will be working together again and a few ego-nickels might expedite closure of a deal both parties can live with if not embrace. amptpcobert reportcraig mazindave mcnaryDeal Pointsego nickelentertainment lawgrammy awardsjon stewartNegotiationsstephen cobertstrikestrike rulesthe daily showwgawga strikewriters guild of america	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line96
__label__wiki	0.892485	0.892485	Rambo: First Blood Is The Deepest The real location of Hope, a failed logging town in British Columbia in the late Autumn of 1981, plays ironic host to the fugitive travails and battle of wills between hard-nosed Sheriff Teasle (Brian Dennehy) and drifter John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone), a haunted Vietnam vet, in First Blood. This sombre actioner and character study, by no means a sure thing, was intended to be a “let this be your last battlefield” comment on the abandonment by a shamed America of its troubled sons. Instead, its surprise success led to a chain of lesser, tub-thumping cartoons (here, literally), where a re-energised Rambo decries “Sir, do we get to win this time?” The film, directed and adapted (it went through many iterations) by Ted Koetcheff, was based on a 1972 novel by thriller writer David Morrell. Rambo is a former decorated Green Beret, a “Frankenstein’s monster” adrift with a deadly skill set and no reliable “off switch“. Wherever he goes he’s shunned, even by the mother of a former comrade, bitter that her son has fallen to cancer – the legacy of “that Agent Orange”. Teasle, not wanting trouble in his quiet patch, firmly runs him out of town. In Rambo’s eyes, the lawman “keeps pushing” until he’s finally dragged in as a vagrant, and ill treatment in the station sets a tragic train in motion. What follows is a classic man on the run narrative, Rambo alone, disturbed and outnumbered, turning the tables and bringing the war back home. The film’s production was not without its own dangers, often shooting on deadly ground. The mist deep in the dense mountain forests was such that there was a standing rule that no member of the crew or cast was to wander off more than 50 feet. Here Stallone suffered for his art. For the scene where he attempts to scale a sheer cliff face above the raging Coquihalla river, harassed by cops in a helicopter, he dropped through thick pine trees (twice), wanting to do the final segment of the fall (stuntmen shared the lions share of the 40 or so feet drop) for real. Meanwhile, squibs detonated in the flinty rock around him as a marksman from the chopper takes shots at his character. He suffered a broken rib, those branches thicker than he and the stunt crew realised. That scream of pain is real, caught in close-up. Before the fall, he was concerned he’d slip on the slick, mossy surface. The crew’s solution was to tie a rope around his ankle. As he wryly notes in his DVD commentary, “to retrieve the body.” A grim look around him revealed everyone else was firmly tethered to the surrounding trees as the helicopter downdraft buffeted them. The rights had been knocking around Hollywood for years, a hot potato: eighteen screenplays, with major stars like Steve McQueen, Al Pacino, Paul Newman, Nick Nolte all considering the role and passing, worried Vietnam was too raw a scar in America’s psyche. When Kotcheff got the gig, he demanded Stallone. Four duds after his breakthrough success Rocky, the actor was desperate for a hit. The role, along with his pugilist putz, would go on to define him, for better or worse. A thrilling chase when Rambo escapes the police station and grabs a dirtbike, pursued by cop cars off road, was “horrifically unchoreographed” and led to the unscripted tumbling of Teasle’s car onto its roof as it slides down a shale ditch. Brian Dennehy was hastily inserted, clambering from the stricken vehicle, and the scene carried on. Stallone toned down the violence of the book, making the character more sympathetic: shut down and withdrawn, a victim of PTSD, not wanting trouble until flashbacks of captivity are triggered by a hosing down and enforced shave. The hose pressure was so strong it tore the fake scar tissue from Stallone’s back and chest. A Navy SEAL was consulted on the use of realistic combat techniques to lay out the deputies in the police station. Stallone kicked Dennehy clear across the room and accidentally broke one guy’s nose. He slimmed down his Rocky physique to be more agile, less of a superman (something he would seemingly reverse for the sequels). At a stretch, Rambo’s survival skills in the woods are believable (stitching up a gashed arm, laying out punjee traps, evading a rat infested flooded tunnel and so on) but park rangers scoffed at the idea that he could sneak up on and kill a wild boar single-handed. It made it into the film though. The alternative would have been a deadly, er, jackrabbit. As the search widens and incompetent National Guard “weekend warriors” are brought in, so word spreads to the wider media, and Rambo’s former commander, Colonel Trautman, turns up to advise on how to bring him in peacefully, to the disgust of an embarrassed Teasle. Trautman was originally played by Kirk Douglas, until he turned up with copious notes of his own on how he saw the drama play out – the aged veteran would knock out the in his prime warrior himself. Early poster featuring Kirk Douglas as Trautman A hasty recast saw Richard Crenna take on the role, who proceeds to essentially sidle up and tell everyone what a tough guy Rambo is at opportune moments. Incidentally, Brian Dennehy was an actual ex-Marine (unlike Stallone, who never served), although claims he served in Vietnam have since come into question. When Rambo, encircled in the woods, decides to hijack a National Guard truck loaded with weapons and proceed to demolish the town that turned him away, the film crew had carte blanche to blow the hell out of the gas station for real: Rambo smashes into the gas pumps and ignites the fuel on the forecourt, blazing away with an M60 fired from the hip, before taking down power lines and gunning for his tormentor Teasle. You can follow Rambo’s rampage in the town’s map here. Dennehy got his own stunt to perform, and like Stallone, suffered. Rambo shoots out the ceiling and skylight of the police station, causing Teasle to fall through from the roof onto a desk below. Dennehy did the last part of the fall and also sustained a broken rib. Trautman intervenes before an enraged Rambo can kill the Sheriff, and talks him down. In the original ending, and in that of the book, Rambo forces Trautman’s gun hand, pulling the trigger on himself. Stallone fought hard to change this, and the final scene, where a sobbing, near incoherent Rambo breaks down, laying out all his frustrations and inability to return to civilised society, is raw and powerful. The incidents he recalls were real stories of trauma suffered by veterans. Special mention should go to Jerry Goldsmith’s brilliant score, and Rambo’s theme, “It’s A Long Road” (performed by Dan Hill): by turns reflective and sad, or rousing as he kicks into action. The film was cut down from an initial 3 1/2 hours. A nervous Stallone was given the job to introduce a 40 minute presentation to studio bosses. Everyone, Stallone included, was blown away, to pardon the phrase. The rest is history, as the gun toting genie was let out of the bottle. Ted Kotcheff passed on the sequel: “I had the right to do the sequel, but I read the script and said, “I’m not going to do this. My film is against the war, and you’re having a jingoistic celebration of the war. You’re turning my first film upside down.” (Kotcheff was perhaps being disingenuous – two years previous to 1985’s Rambo: First Blood Pt II, he directed Uncommon Valor, in which retired Marine Colonel Gene Hackman leads a squad back into Vietnam to retrieve his POW son and buddies – a virtually identical plot.) Rambo was a lost soul, Stallone reflects on the DVD commentary, “looking for a cause.” Now, where’s my bandana…? Read and post comments on this article Movies, Observation brian dennehy, first blood, rambo, sylvester stallone, ted kotcheff stumbleuponstumbleupon del.icio.usdel.icio.us	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line100
__label__cc	0.719028	0.280972	NETBible KJV GRK-HEB XRef Arts Hymns Judges 19:1--21:25 Sodom and Gomorrah Revisited 19:1 In those days Israel had no king. There was a Levite 1 living temporarily in the remote region of the Ephraimite hill country. He acquired a concubine 2 from Bethlehem 3 in Judah. 19:2 However, she 4 got angry at him 5 and went home 6 to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah. When she had been there four months, 19:3 her husband came 7 after her, hoping he could convince her to return. 8 He brought with him his servant 9 and a pair of donkeys. When she brought him into her father’s house and the girl’s father saw him, he greeted him warmly. 10 19:4 His father-in-law, the girl’s father, persuaded him to stay with him for three days, and they ate and drank together, and spent the night there. 19:5 On the fourth day they woke up early and the Levite got ready to leave. 11 But the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Have a bite to eat for some energy, 12 then you can go.” 19:6 So the two of them sat down and had a meal together. 13 Then the girl’s father said to the man, “Why not stay another night and have a good time!” 14 19:7 When the man got ready to leave, 15 his father-in-law convinced him to stay another night. 16 19:8 He woke up early in the morning on the fifth day so he could leave, but the girl’s father said, “Get some energy. 17 Wait until later in the day to leave!” 18 So they ate a meal together. 19:9 When the man got ready to leave 19 with his concubine and his servant, 20 his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Look! The day is almost over! 21 Stay another night! Since the day is over, 22 stay another night here and have a good time. You can get up early tomorrow and start your trip home.” 23 19:10 But the man did not want to stay another night. He left 24 and traveled as far as 25 Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). 26 He had with him a pair of saddled donkeys and his concubine. 27 19:11 When they got near Jebus, it was getting quite late 28 and the servant 29 said to his master, “Come on, let’s stop at 30 this Jebusite city and spend the night in it.” 19:12 But his master said to him, “We should not stop at a foreign city where non-Israelites live. 31 We will travel on to Gibeah.” 19:13 He said to his servant, 32 “Come on, we will go into one of the other towns 33 and spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.” 19:14 So they traveled on, 34 and the sun went down when they were near Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin. 35 19:15 They stopped there and decided to spend the night 36 in Gibeah. They came into the city and sat down in the town square, but no one invited them to spend the night. 37 19:16 But then an old man passed by, returning at the end of the day from his work in the field. 38 The man was from the Ephraimite hill country; he was living temporarily in Gibeah. (The residents of the town were Benjaminites.) 39 19:17 When he looked up and saw the traveler 40 in the town square, the old man said, “Where are you heading? Where do you come from?” 19:18 The Levite 41 said to him, “We are traveling from Bethlehem 42 in Judah to the remote region of the Ephraimite hill country. That’s where I’m from. I had business in Bethlehem in Judah, but now I’m heading home. 43 But no one has invited me into their home. 19:19 We have enough straw and grain for our donkeys, and there is enough food and wine for me, your female servant, 44 and the young man who is with your servants. 45 We lack nothing.” 19:20 The old man said, “Everything is just fine! 46 I will take care of all your needs. But don’t spend the night in the town square.” 19:21 So he brought him to his house and fed the donkeys. They washed their feet and had a meal. 47 19:22 They were having a good time, 48 when suddenly 49 some men of the city, some good-for-nothings, 50 surrounded the house and kept beating 51 on the door. They said to the old man who owned the house, “Send out the man who came to visit you so we can have sex with him.” 52 19:23 The man who owned the house went outside and said to them, “No, my brothers! Don’t do this wicked thing! After all, this man is a guest in my house. Don’t do such a disgraceful thing! 19:24 Here are my virgin daughter and my guest’s 53 concubine. I will send them out and you can abuse them and do to them whatever you like. 54 But don’t do such a disgraceful thing to this man!” 19:25 The men refused to listen to him, so the Levite 55 grabbed his concubine and made her go outside. 56 They raped 57 her and abused her all night long until morning. They let her go at dawn. 19:26 The woman arrived back at daybreak and was sprawled out on the doorstep of the house where her master 58 was staying until it became light. 59 19:27 When her master 60 got up in the morning, opened the doors of the house, and went outside to start on his journey, there was the woman, his concubine, sprawled out on the doorstep of the house with her hands on the threshold. 19:28 He said to her, “Get up, let’s leave!” But there was no response. He put her on the donkey and went home. 61 19:29 When he got home, he took a knife, grabbed his concubine, and carved her up into twelve pieces. 62 Then he sent the pieces throughout Israel. 63 19:30 Everyone who saw the sight 64 said, “Nothing like this has happened or been witnessed during the entire time since 65 the Israelites left the land of Egypt! 66 Take careful note of it! Discuss it and speak!” Civil War Breaks Out 20:1 All the Israelites from Dan to Beer Sheba 67 and from the land of Gilead 68 left their homes 69 and assembled together 70 before the Lord at Mizpah. 20:2 The leaders 71 of all the people from all the tribes of Israel took their places in the assembly of God’s people, which numbered 72 four hundred thousand sword-wielding foot soldiers. 20:3 The Benjaminites heard that the Israelites had gone up to Mizpah. Then the Israelites said, “Explain how this wicked thing happened!” 20:4 The Levite, 73 the husband of the murdered woman, spoke up, “I and my concubine stopped in 74 Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin 75 to spend the night. 20:5 The leaders of Gibeah attacked me and at night surrounded the house where I was staying. 76 They wanted to kill me; instead they abused my concubine so badly that she died. 20:6 I grabbed hold of my concubine and carved her up and sent the pieces 77 throughout the territory occupied by Israel, 78 because they committed such an unthinkable atrocity 79 in Israel. 20:7 All you Israelites, 80 make a decision here!” 81 20:8 All Israel rose up in unison 82 and said, “Not one of us will go home! 83 Not one of us will return 84 to his house! 20:9 Now this is what we will do to Gibeah: We will attack the city as the lot dictates. 85 20:10 We will take ten of every group of a hundred men from all the tribes of Israel (and a hundred of every group of a thousand, and a thousand of every group of ten thousand) to get supplies for the army. 86 When they arrive in Gibeah of Benjamin they will punish them for the atrocity which they committed in Israel.” 87 20:11 So all the men of Israel gathered together at the city as allies. 88 20:12 The tribes of Israel sent men throughout the tribe 89 of Benjamin, saying, “How could such a wicked thing take place? 90 20:13 Now, hand over the good-for-nothings 91 in Gibeah so we can execute them and purge Israel of wickedness.” 92 But the Benjaminites refused to listen to their Israelite brothers. 20:14 The Benjaminites came from their cities and assembled at Gibeah 93 to make war against the Israelites. 20:15 That day the Benjaminites mustered from their cities twenty-six thousand sword-wielding soldiers, besides seven hundred well-trained soldiers from Gibeah. 94 20:16 Among this army 95 were seven hundred specially-trained left-handed soldiers. 96 Each one could sling a stone and hit even the smallest target. 97 20:17 The men of Israel (not counting Benjamin) had mustered four hundred thousand sword-wielding soldiers, every one an experienced warrior. 98 20:18 The Israelites went up to Bethel 99 and asked God, 100 “Who should lead the charge against the Benjaminites?” 101 The Lord said, “Judah should lead.” 20:19 The Israelites got up the next morning and moved 102 against Gibeah. 20:20 The men of Israel marched out to fight Benjamin; they 103 arranged their battle lines against Gibeah. 20:21 The Benjaminites attacked from Gibeah and struck down twenty-two thousand Israelites that day. 104 20:22 The Israelite army 105 took heart 106 and once more arranged their battle lines, in the same place where they had taken their positions the day before. 20:23 The Israelites went up and wept before the Lord until evening. They asked the Lord, “Should we 107 again march out to fight 108 the Benjaminites, our brothers?” 109 The Lord said, “Attack them!” 110 20:24 So the Israelites marched toward 111 the Benjaminites the next day. 20:25 The Benjaminites again attacked them from Gibeah and struck down eighteen thousand sword-wielding Israelite soldiers. 112 20:26 So all the Israelites, the whole army, 113 went up to 114 Bethel. 115 They wept and sat there before the Lord; they did not eat anything 116 that day until evening. They offered up burnt sacrifices and tokens of peace 117 to the Lord. 20:27 The Israelites asked the Lord (for the ark of God’s covenant was there in those days; 20:28 Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was serving the Lord 118 in those days), “Should we 119 once more march out to fight the Benjaminites our brothers, 120 or should we 121 quit?” The Lord said, “Attack, for tomorrow I will hand them 122 over to you.” 20:29 So Israel hid men in ambush outside Gibeah. 20:30 The Israelites attacked the Benjaminites the next day; 123 they took their positions against Gibeah just as they had done before. 20:31 The Benjaminites attacked 124 the army, leaving the city unguarded. 125 They began to strike down their enemy 126 just as they had done before. On the main roads (one leads to Bethel, 127 the other to Gibeah) and in the field, they struck down 128 about thirty Israelites. 20:32 Then the Benjaminites said, “They are defeated just as before.” But the Israelites said, “Let’s retreat 129 and lure them 130 away from the city into the main roads.” 20:33 131 All the men of Israel got up from their places and took their positions at Baal Tamar, while the Israelites hiding in ambush jumped out of their places west of Gibeah. 20:34 Ten thousand men, well-trained soldiers from all Israel, then made a frontal assault against Gibeah – the battle was fierce. 132 But the Benjaminites did not realize that disaster was at their doorstep. 133 20:35 The Lord annihilated Benjamin before Israel; the Israelites struck down that day 25,100 sword-wielding Benjaminites. 134 20:36 Then the Benjaminites saw they were defeated. The Israelites retreated before 135 Benjamin, because they had confidence in the men they had hid in ambush outside Gibeah. 20:37 The men hiding in ambush made a mad dash 136 to Gibeah. They 137 attacked 138 and put the sword to the entire city. 20:38 The Israelites and the men hiding in ambush had arranged a signal. When the men hiding in ambush 139 sent up a smoke signal from the city, 20:39 the Israelites counterattacked. 140 Benjamin had begun to strike down the Israelites; 141 they struck down 142 about thirty men. They said, “There’s no doubt about it! They are totally defeated as in the earlier battle.” 20:40 But when the signal, a pillar of smoke, began to rise up from the city, the Benjaminites turned around and saw the whole city going up in a cloud of smoke that rose high into the sky. 143 20:41 When the Israelites turned around, the Benjaminites panicked 144 because they could see that disaster was on their doorstep. 145 20:42 They retreated before the Israelites, taking the road to the wilderness. But the battle overtook 146 them as men from the surrounding cities struck them down. 147 20:43 They surrounded the Benjaminites, chased them from Nohah, 148 and annihilated 149 them all the way to a spot east of Geba. 150 20:44 Eighteen thousand Benjaminites, all of them capable warriors, fell dead. 20:45 The rest 151 turned and ran toward the wilderness, heading toward the cliff of Rimmon. But the Israelites 152 caught 153 five thousand of them on the main roads. They stayed right on their heels 154 all the way to Gidom and struck down two thousand more. 20:46 That day twenty-five thousand 155 sword-wielding Benjaminites fell in battle, all of them capable warriors. 156 20:47 Six hundred survivors turned and ran away to the wilderness, to the cliff of Rimmon. They stayed there four months. 20:48 The Israelites returned to the Benjaminite towns 157 and put the sword to them. They wiped out the cities, 158 the animals, and everything they could find. They set fire to every city in their path. 159 600 Brides for 600 Brothers 21:1 The Israelites had taken an oath in Mizpah, saying, “Not one of us will allow his daughter to marry a Benjaminite.” 21:2 So the people came to Bethel 160 and sat there before God until evening, weeping loudly and uncontrollably. 161 21:3 They said, “Why, O Lord God of Israel, has this happened in Israel?” An entire 162 tribe has disappeared from Israel today!” 21:4 The next morning the people got up early and built an altar there. They offered up burnt sacrifices and token of peace. 163 21:5 The Israelites asked, “Who from all the Israelite tribes has not assembled before the Lord?” They had made a solemn oath that whoever did not assemble before the Lord at Mizpah must certainly be executed. 164 21:6 The Israelites regretted what had happened to 165 their brother Benjamin. They said, “Today we cut off an entire 166 tribe from Israel! 21:7 How can we find wives for those who are left? 167 After all, we took an oath in the Lord’s name not to give them our daughters as wives.” 21:8 So they asked, “Who from all the Israelite tribes did not assemble before the Lord at Mizpah?” Now it just so happened no one from Jabesh Gilead had come to the gathering. 168 21:9 When they took roll call, 169 they noticed 170 none of the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead were there. 21:10 So the assembly sent 12,000 capable warriors 171 against Jabesh Gilead. 172 They commanded them, “Go and kill with your swords 173 the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead, including the women and little children. 21:11 Do this: 174 exterminate every male, as well as every woman who has had sexual relations with a male. 175 But spare the lives of any virgins.” So they did as instructed. 176 21:12 They found among the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead four hundred young girls who were virgins – they had never had sexual relations with a male. 177 They brought them back to the camp at Shiloh in the land of Canaan. 21:13 The entire assembly sent messengers to the Benjaminites at the cliff of Rimmon and assured them they would not be harmed. 178 21:14 The Benjaminites returned at that time, and the Israelites 179 gave to them the women they had spared from Jabesh Gilead. But there were not enough to go around. 180 21:15 The people regretted what had happened to 181 Benjamin because the Lord had weakened 182 the Israelite tribes. 21:16 The leaders 183 of the assembly said, “How can we find wives for those who are left? 184 After all, the Benjaminite women have been wiped out. 21:17 The 185 remnant of Benjamin must be preserved. An entire Israelite tribe should not be wiped out. 186 21:18 But we can’t allow our daughters to marry them, 187 for the Israelites took an oath, saying, ‘Whoever gives a woman to a Benjaminite will be destroyed!’ 188 21:19 However, there is an annual festival to the Lord in Shiloh, which is north of Bethel 189 (east of the main road that goes up from Bethel to Shechem) and south of Lebonah.” 21:20 So they commanded the Benjaminites, “Go hide in the vineyards, 21:21 and keep your eyes open. 190 When you see 191 the daughters of Shiloh coming out to dance in the celebration, 192 jump out from the vineyards. Each one of you, catch yourself a wife from among the daughters of Shiloh and then go home to the land of Benjamin. 21:22 When their fathers or brothers come and protest to us, 193 we’ll say to them, “Do us a favor and let them be, 194 for we could not get each one a wife through battle. 195 Don’t worry about breaking your oath! 196 You would only be guilty if you had voluntarily given them wives.’” 197 21:23 The Benjaminites did as instructed. 198 They abducted two hundred of the dancing girls to be their wives. 199 They went home 200 to their own territory, 201 rebuilt their cities, and settled down. 202 21:24 Then the Israelites dispersed from there to their respective tribal and clan territories. Each went from there to his own property. 203 21:25 In those days Israel had no king. Each man did what he considered to be right. 204 1 tn Heb “a man, a Levite.” 2 sn See the note on the word “concubine” in 8:31. 3 map For location see Map5 B1; Map7 E2; Map8 E2; Map10 B4. 4 tn Heb “and his concubine.” The pronoun (“she”) has been used in the translation for stylistic reasons. 5 tn Or “was unfaithful to him.” Many have understood the Hebrew verb וַתִּזְנֶה (vattizneh) as being from זָנָה (zanah, “to be a prostitute”), but it may be derived from a root meaning “to be angry; to hate” attested in Akkadian (see HALOT 275 s.v. II זנה). 6 tn Heb “went from him.” 7 tn Heb “arose and came.” 8 tn Heb “to speak to her heart to bring her back.” 9 tn Or “young man.” 10 tn Heb “he was happy to meet him.” 11 tn Heb “and he arose to go.” 12 tn Heb “Sustain your heart [with] a bit of food.” 13 tn Heb “And they sat and ate, the two of them together, and they drank.” 14 tn Heb “Be willing and spend the night so that your heart might be good.” 15 tn Heb “and the man arose to go.” 16 tn Heb “his father-in-law persuaded him and he again spent the night there.” 17 tn Heb “Sustain your heart.” He is once more inviting him to stay for a meal. 18 tn Heb “Wait until the declining of the day.” 19 tn Heb “the man arose to go.” 20 tn Or “young man.” 21 tn Heb “the day is sinking to become evening.” 22 tn Or “declining.” 23 tn Heb “for your way and go to your tent.” 24 tn Heb “and he arose and went.” 25 tn Heb “to the front of.” 26 map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4. 27 tc Some ancient witnesses add “and his servant.” 28 tn Heb “and the day was descending greatly.” 30 tn Heb “turn aside” (also in the following verse). 31 tn Heb “who are not from the sons of Israel.” 33 tn Heb “we will enter one of the places.” 34 tn Heb “and they passed by and went.” 35 tn Heb “which belongs to Benjamin.” 36 tn Heb “they turned aside there to enter to spend the night.” 37 tn Heb “and he entered and sat down, and there was no one receiving them into the house to spend the night.” 38 tn Heb “And look, an old man was coming from his work, from the field in the evening.” 39 tn Heb “And the men of the place were Benjaminites.” 40 tn Heb “the man, the traveler.” 41 tn Heb “he”; the referent (the Levite) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 42 map For location see Map5 B1; Map7 E2; Map8 E2; Map10 B4. 43 tn Heb “I went to Bethlehem in Judah, but [to] the house of the LORD I am going.” The Hebrew text has “house of the LORD,” which might refer to the shrine at Shiloh. The LXX reads “to my house.” 44 tn By calling his concubine the old man’s “female servant,” the Levite emphasizes their dependence on him for shelter. 45 tc Some Hebrew mss and ancient witnesses read the singular, “your servant,” which would refer to the Levite. If one retains the plural, then both the Levite and his wife are in view. In either case the pronominal suffix emphasizes their dependence on the old man for shelter. 46 tn Heb “Peace to you.” 47 tn Heb “ate and drank.” 48 tn Heb “they were making their heart good.” 49 tn Heb “and look.” 50 tn Heb “the men of the city, men, the sons of wickedness.” The phrases are in apposition; the last phrase specifies what type of men they were. It is not certain if all the men of the city are in view, or just a group of troublemakers. In 20:5 the town leaders are implicated in the crime, suggesting that all the men of the city were involved. If so, the implication is that the entire male population of the town were good-for-nothings. 51 tn The Hitpael verb form appears to have an iterative force here, indicating repeated action. 52 tn Heb “so we can know him.” On the surface one might think they simply wanted to meet the visitor and get to know him, but their hostile actions betray their double-talk. The old man, who has been living with them long enough to know what they are like, seems to have no doubts about the meaning of their words (see v. 23). 53 tn Heb “his”; the referent (the visiting Levite) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 54 tn Heb “what is good in your eyes.” 56 tn Heb “and he caused [her] to go outside to them.” 57 tn Heb “knew,” in the sexual sense. 58 tn The Hebrew term here translated “master,” is plural. The plural indicates degree here and emphasizes the Levite’s absolute sovereignty over the woman. 59 tn Heb “The woman came at the turning of the morning and fell at the door of the house of the man where her master was until the light.” 61 tn Heb “And the man took her on the donkey and arose and went to his place.” 62 tn Heb “he carved her up by her bones into twelve pieces.” 63 tn Heb “and he sent her through all the territory of Israel.” 64 tn The words “the sight” are supplied in the translation for clarification. 65 tn Heb “from the day.” 66 tc Codex Alexandrinus (A) of the (original) LXX has the following additional words: “And he instructed the men whom he sent out, ‘Thus you will say to every male Israelite: “There has never been anything like this from the day the Israelites left Egypt till the present day.”’” 67 sn Dan was located in the far north of the country, while Beer Sheba was located in the far south. This encompassed all the territory of the land of Canaan occupied by the Israelites. 68 sn The land of Gilead was on the eastern side of the Jordan River. 69 tn Heb “went out.” 70 tn Heb “and the assembly was convened as one man.” 71 tn Heb “the cornerstones”; or “the supports.” The word is used of leaders in only three other texts – 1 Sam 14:38; Isa 19:13; Zech 10:4. 72 tn The words “which numbered” are supplied in the translation for clarification. 73 tn Heb “The man, the Levite.” 74 tn Heb “came to.” 76 tn Heb “arose against me and surrounded against me the house at night.” 77 tn Heb “her”; the referent is more naturally stated in English as “the pieces.” 78 tn Heb “throughout all the territory of the inheritance of Israel.” 79 tn Heb “a wicked and disgraceful [thing].” 80 tn Heb “Look, all of you sons of Israel.” 81 tn Heb “give for yourselves a word and advice here.” 82 tn Heb “as one man.” 83 tn Heb “to his tent.” 84 tn Or “turn aside.” 85 tn Heb “against her by lot.” The verb “we will go up” (נַעֲלֶה, na’aleh) has probably been accidentally omitted before “against her” (עָלֶיהָ, ’aleha). sn As the lot dictates. The Israelite soldiers intended to cast lots to determine which tribe would lead the battle charge (see v. 18). 86 tn Or “people.” 87 tn Heb “to do at their arrival in Geba of Benjamin according to all the disgraceful [thing] which he [collective = “Benjamin”] did in Israel.” Here “Geba” must be an error for “Gibeah.” 88 tn Heb “gathered at the city as one man, united.” 89 tc The MT reads the plural, but surely the singular (which is supported by the LXX and Vulgate) is preferable here. 90 tn Heb “What is this wicked thing which happened among you?” 91 tn Heb “the men, sons of wickedness.” 92 tn Heb “and burn away wickedness from Israel.” 93 tn Heb “assembled from the cities at Gibeah.” 94 tn Heb “besides from the ones living in Gibeah they mustered seven hundred choice men.” 95 tn Heb “And from all this people.” 96 tn Heb “seven hundred choice men, bound/restricted in the right hand.” On the significance of the idiom, “bound/restricted in the right hand,” see the translator’s note on 3:15. 97 tn “at a single hair and not miss.” 98 tn Heb “a man of war.” 99 map For location see Map4 G4; Map5 C1; Map6 E3; Map7 D1; Map8 G3. 100 tn Heb “They arose and went up to Bethel and asked God, and the Israelites said.” 101 tn Heb “Who should go up for us first for battle against the sons of Benjamin?” 102 tn Heb “encamped.” 103 tn Heb “the men of Israel.” The noun phrase has been replaced by the pronoun (“they”) in the translation for stylistic reasons. 104 tn Heb “The sons of Benjamin came out of Gibeah and they struck down in Israel that day twenty-two thousand men to the ground.” 105 tn Heb “The people, the men of Israel.” 106 tn Or “encouraged one another.” 107 tn Heb “I” (collective singular). 108 tn Heb “approach for battle.” 109 tn Heb “my brother” (collective singular). 110 tn Heb “Go up against him” (collective singular). 111 tn Heb “drew near to.” 112 tn Heb “And Benjamin went out to meet them from Gibeah the second day, and they struck down among the sons of Israel eighteen thousand men to the ground, all of these were wielding the sword.” 113 tn Heb “and all the people.” 114 tn Heb “went up and came [to].” 115 map For location see Map4 G4; Map5 C1; Map6 E3; Map7 D1; Map8 G3. 116 tn Traditionally, “fasted.” 117 tn Or “peace offerings.” 118 tn Heb “standing before him.” 122 tn Heb “him” (collective singular). 123 tn Heb “the third day.” 124 tn Heb “went out to meet.” 125 tn Heb “and they were drawn away from the city.” 126 tn Heb “from the army wounded ones.” 128 tn The words “they struck down” are supplied in the translation for clarification. 129 tn Or “run away.” 131 sn Verses 33-36a give a condensed account of the battle from this point on, while vv. 36b-48 offer a more detailed version of how the ambush contributed to Gibeah’s defeat. 132 tn Heb “heavy”; or “severe.” 133 tn Heb “And they did not know that touching against them was disaster.” 134 tn Heb “And the sons of Israel struck down in Benjamin that day 25,100 men, all of these wielding the sword.” 135 tn Heb “gave place to.” 136 tn Heb “hurried and put off [their hiding place].” 137 tn Heb “the men hiding in ambush.” 138 tn Or “deployed.” The verb normally means “to lead” or “to draw.” 139 tn Heb “they”; the referent (the men hiding in ambush) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 140 tn Heb “turned in the battle.” 141 tn Heb “And Benjamin began to strike down wounded ones among the men of Israel.” 143 tn Heb “Benjamin turned after him and, look, the whole city went up toward the sky.” 144 tn Or “were terrified.” 145 tn Heb “disaster touched against them.” 146 tn Heb “clung to”; or “stuck close.” 147 tn Heb “and those from the cities were striking them down in their midst.” 148 tc The translation assumes the reading מִנּוֹחָה (minnokhah, “from Nohah”; cf. 1 Chr 8:2) rather than the MT’s מְנוּחָה (mÿnukhah, “resting place”). 149 tn Heb “tread down, walk on.” 150 tn Heb “unto the opposite of Gibeah toward the east.” Gibeah cannot be correct here, since the Benjaminites retreated from there toward the desert and Rimmon (see v. 45). A slight emendation yields the reading “Geba.” 151 tn Heb “they”; the referent (the rest [of the Benjaminites]) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 152 tn Heb “and they”; the referent (the Israelites) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 153 tn Heb “gleaned.” The word is an agricultural term which pictures Israelites picking off the Benjaminites as easily as one picks grapes from the vine. 154 tn Heb “stuck close after them.” 155 sn The number given here (twenty-five thousand sword-wielding Benjaminites) is an approximate figure; v. 35 gives the more exact number (25,100). According to v. 15, the Benjaminite army numbered 26,700 (26,000 + 700). The figures in vv. 35 (rounded in vv. 44-46) and 47 add up to 25,700. What happened to the other 1,000 men? The most reasonable explanation is that they were killed during the first two days of fighting. G. F. Moore (Judges [ICC], 429) and C. F. Burney (Judges, 475) reject this proposal, arguing that the narrator is too precise and concerned about details to omit such a fact. However, the account of the first two days’ fighting emphasizes Israel’s humiliating defeat. To speak of Benjaminite casualties would diminish the literary effect. In vv. 35, 44-47 the narrator’s emphasis is the devastating defeat that Benjamin experienced on this final day of battle. To mention the earlier days’ casualties at this point is irrelevant to his literary purpose. He allows readers who happen to be concerned with such details to draw conclusions for themselves. 156 tn Heb “So all the ones who fell from Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men, wielding the sword, in that day, all of these men of strength. 157 tn Heb “to the sons of Benjamin.” 158 tc The translation is based on the reading מֵעִיר מְתִים (me’ir mÿtim, “from a city of men,” i.e., “an inhabited city”), rather than the reading מֵעִיר מְתֹם (me’ir mÿtom, “from a city of soundness”) found in the Leningrad Codex (L). 159 tn Heb “Also all the cities that were found they set on fire.” 161 tn Heb “and they lifted up their voice[s] and wept with great weeping.” Both the cognate accusative בְּכִי (bekhi, “weeping”) and the attributive adjective גָדוֹל (gadol, “great”) emphasize their degree of sorrow. 162 tn Heb “one.” 164 tn Heb “A great oath there was concerning the one who did not go up before the Lord at Mizpah, saying, ‘He must surely be put to death.’” 165 tn Or “felt sorry for.” 166 tn Heb “cut off one.” 167 tn Heb “What should we do for them, for the remaining ones, concerning wives?” 168 tn Heb “Look, no one had come to the camp from Jabesh Gilead to the assembly.” 169 tn Or “when the people were mustered.” 170 tn Heb “and look.” 171 tn Heb “men, sons of strength.” 172 tn Heb “there.” 173 tn Heb “the edge of the sword.” 174 tn Heb “And this is the thing that you will do.” 175 tn Heb “every woman who is familiar with the bed of a male.” 176 tc Some Greek witnesses (notably Codex Vaticanus [B]) add the words, “‘But the virgins you should keep alive.’ And they did so.” These additional words, which probably represent the original Hebrew text, can be retroverted: וְאֶת־הַבְּתוּלוֹת תְּחַיּוּ וַיַּעֲשׂוּ כֵן (ve’et-habbÿtulot tÿkhayyu vayya’asu khen). It is likely that a scribe’s eye jumped from the vav (ו) on וְאֶת (vÿ’et) to the initial vav of v. 11, accidentally leaving out the intervening letters. The present translation is based on this reconstruction. 177 tn Heb “who had not known a man with respect to the bed of a male.” 178 tn Heb “And all the assembly sent and spoke to the sons of Benjamin who were at the cliff of Rimmon and they proclaimed to them peace.” 179 tn Heb “they”; the referent (the Israelites) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 180 tn Heb “but they did not find for them enough.” 182 tn Heb “had made a gaping hole in.” The narrator uses imagery that compares Israel to a wall that has been breached. 183 tn Or “elders.” 184 tn Heb “What should we do for the remaining ones concerning wives?” 185 tn The Hebrew text has “and they said” at the beginning of the verse. For stylistic reasons the translation treats v. 17 as a continuation of the remarks of the leaders in v. 16. 186 tn Heb “An inheritance for the remnant belonging to Benjamin, and a tribe from Israel will not be wiped away.” The first statement lacks a verb. Some prefer to emend the text to read, “How can an inheritance remain for the remnant of Benjamin?” 187 tn Heb “But we are not able to give to them wives from our daughters.” 188 tn Heb “is cursed.” 191 tn Heb “and look, when.” 192 tn Heb “in the dances.” 193 tc The (original) LXX and Vulgate read “to you.” 194 tn The words “and let them be” are supplied in the translation for clarification. 195 tn Heb “for we did not take each his wife in battle.” sn Through battle. This probably refers to the battle against Jabesh Gilead, which only produced four hundred of the six hundred wives needed. 196 tn This sentence is not in the Hebrew text. It is supplied in the translation to clarify the logic of the statement. 197 tc Heb “You did not give to them, now you are guilty.” The MT as it stands makes little sense. It is preferable to emend לֹא (lo’, “not”) to לוּא (lu’, “if”). This particle introduces a purely hypothetical condition, “If you had given to them [but you didn’t].” See G. F. Moore, Judges (ICC), 453-54. 198 tn Heb “did so.” 199 tn Heb “And they took wives according to their number from the dancing girls whom they abducted.” 200 tn Heb “went and returned.” 201 tn Heb “inheritance.” 202 tn Heb “and lived in them.” 203 tn Heb “his inheritance.” 204 tn Heb “Each was doing what was right in his [own] eyes.” sn Each man did what he considered to be right. The Book of Judges closes with this note, which summarizes the situation of the Israelite tribes during this period. TIP #19: Use the Study Dictionary to learn and to research all aspects of 20,000+ terms/words. [ALL]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line104
__label__cc	0.645031	0.354969	How To Change A Melody From Major To Minor Melodic vs. harmonic minor Ars Nova The C major key have a minor friend, A minor (the parallel key) , which contain the same notes and chords, but contain more minor chords and will mostly start out on A minor chord instead of C major …... With regard to intervals, the words major and minor mean large and small. Thus, a major third is a slightly wider interval than a minor third. The second, third, sixth, and seventh intervals (and compound intervals based on them) may be either major or minor. Hidden Triads Extending Your Harmony & Melody 6/07/2015 · As part of our Ask Andrew series, Andrew our 'theory guru' shows you how to write a melody in a minor key. He covers ascending and desending motion including the use of the melodic minor …... Changing from minor to major. This is a common musical device, involving writing a verse in a minor key, and then switching to relative major for the chorus. The minor to major shift has the advantage of brightening the overall mood of a song. ADVICE: Use the bVII of the minor to make the change to major. How do I change from the key of C major to the key of G minor? A minor triad can also be described as a minor third interval with a major third interval on top. For instance, for the chord A minor (Am), the interval from A to C is a minor third interval, while the interval from C to E is a major third interval. how to draw a rose For the melody use minor intervals instead of major intervals - so use minor 3rd instead of major 3rd, minor 6ths and 7ths. So if you had an E melody over C chord in major key you would have C melody note over Am chord. Reharmonize a melody Minor chords lynda.com Switching From Major to Minor; Keep the Same Melody Posted on March 8, 2012 March 8, 2012 by Gary Ewer Balancing major and minor within the same … how to change a steering wheel with airbag Now use the 1 5 6 notes from the G scale to play the melody. This becomes: G G D D E E D. You can use the numbers that represent the notes to change any melody to a different key. If you are going to transpose the entire melody, you might want to just make a chart like this: Change the Melody YouTube 11. Triads Flashcards Quizlet The key of G major chords Free Piano Lessons Doctor Who The Theme — Melody Like major scales, minor scales have eight notes, with the top and bottom (tonic) notes having the same name. But minor scales have their own, unique scale patterns: the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor patterns. Although it’s obvious, it is worth pointing out that a substitution is also a change in character from major to minor (or the reverse). This shift from a light to dark color is one of the main reasons for the substitution; we want to add interest and variety to an otherwise straightforward progression. In converting from major to harmonic minor of the same root (not the relative minor (with the same key signature)), flatten the 3rd and 6th. In converting from major to melodic ascending minor, flatten the 3rd. Students admitted into the Bachelor of Advanced Science cannot use the Change of Major form to request a change to their Qualifying major and/or if they wish to add/change their further major. If you wish to change your major please submit an AskMQ enquiry with Subject Line: Change of Major for Bachelor of Advanced Science Now use the 1 5 6 notes from the G scale to play the melody. This becomes: G G D D E E D. You can use the numbers that represent the notes to change any melody to a different key. If you are going to transpose the entire melody, you might want to just make a chart like this: How To Build A Gym In Your Garage How To Add A Carboxyl Group Onto A Benzene How To Become A Conductor Of An Orchestra How To Download Kodi 15.2 On Android Box How To Cook Afghani Rice Minecraft How To Download Capes How To Create A New Save In Pokemon X How To Change The Colors On Razer Chroma Keyboard How To Cook Blue Fish Youtube How To Become An Appraiser In Manitoba How To Change Whatsapp Last Seen Time On Iphone How To Cut Your Own Nails How To Create A Keyline In Indesign Linkedin How To Delete Connection How To Cook Beef Shoulder London Broil In Oven John on How To Draw A Bear Youtube Pablo on How To Create A Culturally Responsive Classroom Bruce G. Li on How To Become An Amazing Photographer Marlin on How To Download A Curse Modpack Server Samanta Cruze on How To Download And Install Optifine 1.8.9	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line107
__label__cc	0.733386	0.266614	Drugged Driving Resources Collect Data Search for evidence-based drugged driving interventions for use in your community. Communication Toolkit Search Results - Drugged Driving Resources The Drugged Driving Intervention Library is a searchable, online catalog of existing intervention strategies for preventing and reducing substance use and drugged. When you search the Drugged Driving Intervention Database, you can find the answers to questions such as: What evidence-based intervention programs target the problem of drugged driving in high school-aged students? This is an evolving database, and prevention strategies and programs are continually being added. “AlcoholEdu for High School *has an impaired driving component” AlcoholEdu for High School is an online course designed to increase alcohol-related knowledge, prevent alcohol use and its related consequences (i.e., riding in a car with a driver who has been drinking), and discourage acceptance of underage drinking. Above the Influence Above the Influence is a free, web-based media campaign created for the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, a program of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The website offers information about drugs, resisting the pressure to use substances, and resources for youth who have questions or need help. The overall goal of the website is to help teens stand up to negative pressures, or influences, especially around initiation of substance use. Across Ages Across Ages is a school- and community-based substance abuse prevention program for youth ages 9 to 13. Youth are paired with older adult mentors and participate in community service, recreational activities, and social competence training. The overall goal is to increase protective factors for high-risk students to prevent, reduce, or delay the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and the problems associated with substance use. All Stars is a school-based prevention program for middle school students. Teachers lead a series of 13 interactive weekly sessions that focus on five topics: (1) developing positive ideals; (2) creating a belief in conventional norms; (3) building strong personal commitments to avoid high-risk behaviors; (4) bonding with school, prosocial institutions, and family; and (5) increasing positive parental attentiveness. The overall goal is to prevent and delay the onset of high-risk behaviors such as drug use, violence, and premature sexual activity. Brief Marijuana Dependence Counseling Brief Marijuana Dependence Counseling (BMDC) is a therapeutic treatment approach designed for adults with a diagnosis of cannabis dependence. BMDC is implemented by social workers, counselors, or psychologists as a 9-session multicomponent therapy that includes elements of motivational enhancement therapy (MET), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and case management. The overall goal is abstinence from marijuana. Building Assets – Reducing Risks (BARR) Building Assets—Reducing Risks (BARR) is a school-based prevention program for 9th-grade youth. Teachers lead a series of 33, 30-minute group activities that aim to build social competency, increase student engagement, and prevent substance use. The program is bolstered by strengths-based support interventions for high-risk youth and parent involvement. 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__label__cc	0.633225	0.366775	International Psychogeriatrics URL: /core/journals/international-psychogeriatrics Published on behalf of International Psychogeriatric Association FirstView Refine listing To send this article to your account, please select one or more formats and confirm that you agree to abide by our usage policies. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise Cambridge Core to connect with your account. Find out more about sending content to . < Back to all issues Volume 27 - Issue 11 - November 2015 Page/Article number Title Type Online publication date Psychogeriatric SOS (services-on-screen) – a unique e-health model of psychogeriatric rural and remote outreach David Burke, Ayse Burke, Jacqueline Huber Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 July 2015, pp. 1751-1754 Mental health service delivery to rural and remote communities can be significantly impeded by the tyranny of distance. In Australia, rural and remote mental health services are characterized by limited resources stretched across geographically large and socio-economically disadvantaged regions (Inder et al., 2012; Thomas et al., 2012). Internationally, rural and remote area mental health workforce shortages are common, especially in relation to specialist mental health services for older people (McCarthy et al., 2012; Bascu et al., 2012). Commentary paper of the month Poisoning among older people with dementia: a wake up call Christopher D. Etherton-Beer Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 September 2015, pp. 1755-1756 Medical care can be both “a blessing and a curse”. The contributions of medicines to increased human lifespan and falling mortality from the major cardiovascular diseases are undisputed. However, in lockstep with remarkable extension of human lifespan has been increase in the numbers of people living with chronic age related neurodegenerative conditions and frailty. In frail, multi-morbid populations, with limited homeostatic reserve and life expectancy, the balance between the risk and harms of medicines can be in equipoise. In this context the number of older people living with dementia is increasing, and understanding threats to the quality of life of people with dementia is of growing significance. Among the myriad potential causes of harm to older people with dementia, in this issue of the journal Mitchell and colleagues present new Australian data reminding us of the importance of admissions due to both intentional and unintentional poisoning. Dementia and intentional and unintentional poisoning in older people: a 10 year review of hospitalization records in New South Wales, Australia Rebecca J. Mitchell, Lara A. Harvey, Henry Brodaty, Brian Draper, Jacqueline C. T. Close Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 August 2015, pp. 1757-1768 Medicinal substances have been identified as common agents of both unintentional and intentional poisoning among older people, including those with dementia. This study aims to compare the characteristics of poisoning resulting in hospitalization in older people with and without dementia and their clinical outcomes. A retrospective cohort study involving an examination of poisoning by intent involving individuals aged 50+ years with and without dementia using linked hospitalization and mortality records during 2003–2012. Individuals who had dementia were identified from hospital diagnoses and unintentional and intentional poisoning was identified using external cause classifications. The epidemiological profile (i.e. individual and incident characteristics) of poisoning by intent and dementia status was compared, along with clinical outcomes of hospital length of stay (LOS), 28-day readmission and 30-day mortality. The hospitalization rate for unintentional and intentional poisoning for individuals with dementia was double and 1.5 times higher than the rates for individuals without dementia (69.5 and 31.6 per 100,000) and (56.4 and 32.5 per 1,00,000). The home was the most common location of poisoning. Unintentional poisoning was more likely to involve individuals residing in aged care facilities (OR 2.12; 95%CI 1.70–2.63) or health service facilities (OR 3.91; 95%CI 3.45–4.42). There were higher mortality rates and longer LOS for unintentional poisoning for individuals with dementia. Clinicians need to be aware of the risks of poisoning for individuals with dementia and care is required in appropriate prescription, safe administration, and potential for self-harm with commonly used medications, such as anticholinesterase medications, antihypertensive drugs, and laxatives. Correlation between age and MMSE in schizophrenia Jean-Robert Maltais, Geneviève Gagnon, Marie-Pierre Garant, Jean-François Trudel The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is widely used in schizophrenia, although normative data are lacking in this population. This review and meta-regression analysis studies the effect of aging on MMSE scores in schizophrenic patients. We entered the search terms schizophrenia and MMSE in PubMed and PsychInfo. Bibliographies of pertinent articles were also examined. We included every study presenting the MMSE scores in schizophrenic patients along with a corresponding mean age. We conducted our analyses using simple linear regression weighted for the inverse of within-trial variance of the age variable, thus conferring more importance to studies with narrower age groups. We identified 56 articles (n = 5,588) published between 1990 and 2012. The MMSE scores of schizophrenic patients decline by approximately 1 point for every four years (y = 34.939−0.247x, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) [−0.304, −0.189], R 2 = 0,545), which is five times the rate in the general population. Institutionalized patients account for a large proportion of this decline (y = 37.603–0.308x, 95% CI [−0.349, −0.267], R 2 = 0.622) whereas community-dwelling patients are relatively stable throughout aging (y = 27.591–0.026x, 95% CI [−0.074, 0.023], R 2 = 0.037). Subgroup analyses show different trajectories between institutionalized and outpatients with schizophrenia. The deterioration observed in institutionalized patients may have to do with greater illness severity, heavier medication load, vascular risk factors, and lack of stimulation in institutional settings. Studies documenting the role of these variables would be useful. Cognitive screening tools that assess executive functions would be interesting to study in schizophrenics, as they may reveal more subtle age-related cognitive changes not measured by the MMSE. Anxiety rating scales in Parkinson's disease: a critical review updating recent literature Nadeeka N. W. Dissanayaka, Elizabeth Torbey, Nancy A. Pachana Published online by Cambridge University Press: 23 June 2015, pp. 1777-1784 Assessing anxiety in Parkinson's disease (PD) has been a recent focus, and a number of studies have extensively investigated the validity of anxiety rating scales in PD. The present review aims to provide an overview of anxiety scales widely used and/or validated in PD, and to highlight recommendations for future research required in this area. A literature search was performed using terms such as Parkinson* disease, psychiatric, depress, anxiety, assessment, scales, and valid in PsycInfo, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. Validation studies and reviews focussed on assessment of anxiety in PD were included. The literature search identified nine anxiety rating scales. The new Parkinson's Anxiety Scale (PAS) showed good psychometric properties. Having a simple design appropriate for older adults and items focussed on cognitive anxiety, the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI) also appeared promising for use in PD. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) did not demonstrate satisfactory psychometric characteristics when used in PD, while other scales had limited or no evidence of validity or reliability to infer judgments. PAS and GAI are can be recommended for use in PD without dementia. Usefulness of these scales to assess anxiety in dementia should be examined in the future. Moreover, the complex symptomatology of anxiety relating to “off” PD medication states were not addressed in these scales. Further research is required to develop an anxiety scale tailored for PD. Personality disorder traits, risk factors, and suicide ideation among older adults Danielle R. Jahn, Erin K. Poindexter, Kelly C. Cukrowicz Personality disorder traits are relatively prevalent among older adults, and can be associated with complex and chronic difficulties, including suicide risk. However, there is a lack of research regarding personality disorders and suicide ideation in older adults. Depressive symptoms and hopelessness may be important to the relation between personality disorders and suicide risk. Additionally, variables from the interpersonal theory of suicide, perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness, may be critical risk factors for suicide in this population. We hypothesized that perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness, theory-based variables, would act as parallel mediators of the relation between personality disorder traits and suicide ideation, whereas depressive symptoms and hopelessness would not. The hypothesis was tested in a sample of 143 older adults recruited from a primary care setting. Participants completed self-report questionnaires of personality traits, suicide ideation, depressive symptoms, hopelessness, perceived burdensomeness, and thwarted belongingness. Findings from a non-parametric bootstrapping procedure indicated that perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and depressive symptoms mediated the relation between total personality disorder traits and suicide ideation. Hopelessness did not act as a mediator. These findings indicate that perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and depressive symptoms are likely important risk factors for suicide ideation among older adults. Clinicians should be aware of these issues when assessing and treating suicide risk among older adults. Beliefs about antidepressants among persons aged 70 years and older in treatment after a suicide attempt Eva Lesén, Stefan Wiktorsson, Anders Carlsten, Margda Waern, Tove Hedenrud Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 March 2015, pp. 1795-1803 The use of antidepressants is associated with decreased suicide risk in late life, and these drugs are often prescribed after a suicide attempt. Yet little is known about attitudes to antidepressants in older persons with suicidal behavior. The aim of this study was to assess beliefs about antidepressant medicines in older persons in treatment one year after a suicide attempt. Forty-four individuals aged 70 years and older, who were treated in emergency wards at five hospitals in western Sweden in connection with a suicide attempt, were interviewed at index attempt and one year later. Beliefs about medicines questionnaire (BMQ) specific for antidepressants were analyzed one year after index attempt, in relation to sociodemographic variables, medication use, psychiatric evaluation, and personality traits. The majority of participants perceived the necessity of their antidepressant medicine to outweigh their concerns. Lower perceived necessity of antidepressants was observed in those who were not on antidepressants at the time of the attempt as well as those with no prior history of suicide attempt before the index attempt. Individuals reporting hopelessness at follow-up had a higher perceived concern about using medication. Beliefs about antidepressants tended to be more positive than negative in older persons taking these drugs in the aftermath of a suicide attempt. Further studies are called for, and should include objective measures of medication adherence. Post-stroke depression and post-stroke anxiety: prevalence and predictors Henning Schöttke, Claire-Marie Giabbiconi Epidemiological research on post-stroke affective disorders has been mainly focusing on post-stroke depression (PSD). In contrast, research on post-stroke anxiety (PSA) is in its early stages. The present study proposes a broad picture on post-stroke affective disorders, including PSD and PSA in German stroke in-patients during rehabilitation. In addition, we investigated whether lifetime affective disorders predict the emergence of PSD and PSA. 289 stroke patients were assessed in the early weeks following stroke for a range of mood and anxiety disorders by means of the Structured Clinical Interview relying on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV. This assessment was conducted for two periods: for post-stroke and retroactively for the period preceding stroke (lifetime). The covariation between PSD and PSA was investigated using Spearman-ρ correlation. Predictors of PSD and PSA prevalence based on the respective lifetime prevalence were investigated using logistic regression analyses. PSD prevalence was 31.1%, PSA prevalence was 20.4%. We also found significant correlations between depression and anxiety at post-stroke and for the lifetime period. Interestingly, lifetime depression could not predict the emergence of PSD. In contrast, lifetime anxiety was a good predictor of PSA. We were able to highlight the complexity of post-stroke affective disorders by strengthening the comorbidity of depression and anxiety. In addition, we contrasted the predictability of PSA based on its lifetime history compared to PSD which was not predictable based on lifetime depression. Gray matter characteristics associated with trait anxiety in older adults are moderated by depression Olivier Potvin, Gwénaëlle Catheline, Charlotte Bernard, Céline Meillon, Valérie Bergua, Michèle Allard, Jean-François Dartigues, Nicolas Chauveau, Pierre Celsis, Hélène Amieva Structural gray matter characteristics of anxiety remain unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of current depressive symptoms and history of depression on the gray matter characteristics of trait anxiety. Structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from 393 individuals aged 65 years or older were used. Regions of interest (ROIs) included the amygdala, anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), insula, orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), and temporal cortex. Trait anxiety was measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Depression and depressive symptoms were measured using DSM-IV criteria and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD). After adjustments for sociodemographics and health-related variables, anxiety had a significant influence on the gray matter characteristics in all cortical ROIs. First, in participants without depression antecedents, higher trait anxiety was associated with a larger cortical thickness in all cortical ROIs. Second, in participants with a previous history of depression, higher trait anxiety was associated with a smaller cortical thickness in all cortical ROIs. These results suggest that anxiety is related to cortical thickness differently in healthy older adults and in older adults with psychiatric antecedents. Anxiety associated with thinner cortical areas could reflect symptoms of a specific type of depression or a vulnerability to develop depression. Development and preliminary evaluation of the anxiety in cognitive impairment and dementia (ACID) scales Lindsay A. Gerolimatos, Caroline M. Ciliberti, Jeffrey J. Gregg, Sarra Nazem, Patricia M. Bamonti, Casey E. Cavanagh, Barry A. Edelstein Although rates of anxiety tend to decrease across late life, rates of anxiety increase among a subset of older adults, those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. Our understanding of anxiety in dementia is limited, in part, by a lack of anxiety measures designed for use with this population. This study sought to address limitations of the literature by developing a new measure of anxiety for cognitively impaired individuals, the anxiety in cognitive impairment and dementia (ACID) Scales, which includes both proxy (ACID-PR) and self-report (ACID-SR) versions. The ACID-SR and ACID-PR were administered to 45 residents, aged 60 years and older, of three long-term care (LTC) facilities, and 38 professional caregivers at these facilities. Other measures of anxiety, and measures of depression, functional ability, cognition, and general physical and mental health were also administered. Initial evaluation of its psychometric properties revealed adequate to good internal consistency for the ACID-PR and ACID-SR. Evidence for convergent validity of measures obtained with the ACID-SR and ACID-PR was demonstrated by moderate-to-strong associations with measures of worry, depressive symptoms, and general mental health. Discriminant validity of measures obtained with the ACID-SR and ACID-PR was demonstrated by weak correlations with measures of cognition, functional ability, and general physical well-being. The preliminary results suggest that the ACID-SR and ACID-PR can obtain reliable and valid measures of anxiety among individuals with cognitive impairment. Given the subjective nature of anxiety, it may be prudent to collect self-report of anxiety symptoms even among those with moderate cognitive impairment. Association of neuropsychiatric symptoms and sub-syndromes with cognitive impairment in community-dwelling Asian elderly Xin Xu, Seow Li Ang, Saima Hilal, Qun Lin Chan, Tien Yin Wong, Narayanaswamy Venketasubramanian, Mohammad Kamran Ikram, Christopher Li-Hsian Chen To investigate the presence of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) and sub-syndromes in elderly community-dwelling Asians with varying severity of cognitive impairment. Chinese and Malay participants (n = 613) from the Epidemiology of Dementia in Singapore (EDIS) Study aged ≥ 60 years underwent clinical examination, neuropsychological testing, and NPS assessment using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI). Diagnosis of no cognitive impairment (NCI), cognitive impairment-no dementia (CIND), including CIND-mild and CIND-moderate, and dementia were made using established criteria. A significant increase in the numbers of NPS was observed accompanying with increasing severity of cognitive impairment (p < 0.001). Compared to those with NCI/CIND-mild, participants with CIND-moderate [Odds ratio (OR): 4.2, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.8–10.0] or dementia [OR: 9.2, 95% CI: 2.3–36.0] were more likely to have two or more neuropsychiatric sub-syndromes. Participants with CIND-moderate were more likely to have hyperactivity [OR: 2.0, 95% CI: 1.0–3.8] and apathy [OR: 2.9, 95% CI: 1.0–8.4] sub-syndromes, whereas patients with dementia were more likely to have psychosis [OR: 6.9, 95% CI: 2.4–20.1], affective (OR: 8.7, 95% CI: 1.8–42.9), and hyperactivity (OR: 5.4, 95% CI: 1.8–16.1). Furthermore, executive dysfunction and visual memory impairment were associated with the presence of three neuropsychiatric sub-syndromes; whist language and visuomotor speed impairment were related to the presence of two sub-syndromes. By contrast, impairment in attention, verbal memory, and visuoconstruction were not associated with any of the sub-syndromes. The presence of NPS and sub-syndromes increase with increasing severities of cognitive impairment, and different neuropsychiatric syndromes are associated with specific impairment on cognitive domains in community-dwelling Asian elderly. A consensus guideline for antipsychotic drug use for dementia in care homes. Bridging the gap between scientific evidence and clinical practice Sytse U. Zuidema, Alice Johansson, Geir Selbaek, Matt Murray, Alistair Burns, Clive Ballard, Raymond T. C. M. Koopmans To produce a practice guideline that includes a set of detailed consensus principles regarding the prescription of antipsychotics (APs) amongst people with dementia living in care homes. We used a modified Delphi consensus procedure with three rounds, where we actively specified and optimized statements throughout the process, utilizing input from four focus groups, carried out in UK, Norway, and the Netherlands. This was done to identify relevant themes and a set of statement that experts agreed upon using the Research and Development/University of California at Los Angeles (RAND/UCLA) methodology. A total of 72 scientific and clinical experts and 14 consumer experts reached consensus upon 150 statements covering five themes: (1) General prescription stipulations, (2) assessments prior to prescription, (3) care and treatment plan, (4) discontinuation, and (5) long-term treatment. In this practice guideline, novel information was provided about detailed indication and thresholds of symptoms, risk factors, circumstances at which APs should be stopped or tapered, specific criteria for justifying long-term treatment, involvement of the multidisciplinary team, and family caregiver in the process of prescription. The practice guideline is based on formal consensus of clinicians and consumer experts and provides clinicians relevant practical information that is lacking in current guidelines. Impact of caregivers’ behaviors on resistiveness to care and collaboration in persons with dementia in the context of hygienic care: an interactional perspective Guylaine Belzil, Jean Vézina The role played by various physical and verbal behaviors of professional caregivers in the onset of resistiveness to care (RTC) and collaborative behaviors of nursing home residents with dementia was assessed in a daily hygienic care routine context. Two hundred and forty hygienic care routines, observed in eight nursing home residents, were analyzed with a video-assisted systematic observation methodology and a sequential statistical analysis strategy. Caregiver and care recipient behaviors are interdependent in the hygienic care routine context. Physical instrumental behavior, neutral, negative and positive statements, positive and negative instructions, and verbal distraction emitted by caregivers are significantly and moderately associated with the onset of RTC in persons with dementia (PWD), but the strength of relationships observed depends on the care recipient's behavior prior to the caregiver's action. Positive instructions are moderately associated with the onset of collaboration in residents with preserved language abilities. However, for residents with severe language impairment, these same instructions were linked to RTC behaviors. Although antecedents to RTC can be identified, the risk that caregiver behaviors trigger resistive responses is higher when care recipients are already exhibiting RTC, and is low when no particular behavior or collaboration is shown. Antecedents to collaboration are also identified and discussed. Although different caregiver behaviors may be more or less likely to elicit resistiveness or collaboration, it is the pre-existing state of the care recipient that will determine its reaction to the caregiver's behavior. Clinical implications emerging from these influential findings are elaborated. Dementia care mapping: effects on residents’ quality of life and challenging behavior in German nursing homes. A quasi-experimental trial Martin Nikolaus Dichter, Tina Quasdorf, Christian Günter Georg Schwab, Diana Trutschel, Burkhard Haastert, Christine Riesner, Sabine Bartholomeyczik, Margareta Halek Person-centered care (PCC) is a widely recognized concept in dementia research and care. Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) is a method for implementing PCC. Prior studies have yielded heterogeneous results regarding the effectiveness of DCM for people with dementia (PwD). We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of DCM with regard to quality of life (QoL) and challenging behavior in PwD in nursing homes (NHs). Leben-QD II is an 18-month, three-armed, pragmatic quasi-experimental trial. The sample of PwD was divided into three groups with three living units per group: (A) DCM applied since 2009, (B) DCM newly introduced during the study, and (C) a control intervention based on a regular and standardized QoL rating. The primary outcome was QoL measured with the Quality of Life-Alzheimer's Disease (QoL-AD) proxy, and the secondary outcomes were QoL (measured with QUALIDEM) and challenging behavior (measured with the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Nursing Home version, NPI-NH). There were no significant differences either between the DCM intervention groups and the control group or between the two DCM intervention groups regarding changes in the primary or secondary outcomes. At baseline, the estimated least square means of the QoL-AD proxy for groups A, B, and C were 32.54 (confidence interval, hereafter CI: 29.36–35.72), 33.62 (CI: 30.55–36.68), and 30.50 (CI: 27.47–33.52), respectively. The DCM groups A (31.32; CI: 28.15–34.48) and B (27.60; CI: 24.51–30.69) exhibited a reduction in QoL values, whereas group C exhibited an increase (32.54; CI: 29.44–35.64) after T2. DCM exhibited no statistically significant effect in terms of QoL and challenging behavior of PwD in NHs. To increase the likelihood of a positive effect for PwD, it is necessary to ensure successful implementation of the intervention. Attitudes to aging in older carers – do they have a role in their well-being? Samantha M. Loi, Briony Dow, Kirsten Moore, Keith Hill, Melissa Russell, Elizabeth Cyarto, Sue Malta, David Ames, Nicola T. Lautenschlager Attitudes to aging have been investigated in non-carer populations and found to have important relationships with physical and mental health. However, these have not been explored in an older carer sample, although it is becoming increasingly important to clarify variables which are linked with positive carer outcomes. This is one of the first studies to report on older carers, their attitudes to aging, and the relationship with carer-related factors. A cross-sectional study of 202 carers with a mean age of 70.8 years was conducted in Victoria, Australia, using carer demographic data, carer factors such as depression (using the Geriatric Depression Scale), burden (using the Zarit Burden Inventory, ZBI), physical health, personality, and attitudes to aging (using the Attitudes to Aging Questionnaire, AAQ). Spearman rank correlation and hierarchical regression analyses were used. This study showed that carers had overall positive attitudes to aging inspite of their caring role. It also identified that carer factors including depression and burden contributed a significant amount of the variance to attitudes to aging in terms of physical change and psychosocial loss. Personality traits, specifically neuroticism, and extraversion, were also important contributors to attitudes to aging. Results from this study demonstrated that inspite of moderate levels of depression and spending significant time caring, carers reported positive attitudes to aging. Treating depression, decreasing burden, and investigating the benefits of caring may assist older carers maintain their well-being. Social cohesion and health in old age: a study in southern Taiwan Wenling Chen, Kiyohito Okumiya, Taizo Wada, Ryota Sakamoto, Hissei Imai, Yasuko Ishimoto, Yumi Kimura, Eriko Fukutomi, Michiko Fujisawa, Hsin-I Shih, Chia-Ming Chang, Kozo Matsubayashi Previous studies have found that social cohesion and trust (SCT) were associated with psychological well-being and physical health. In this study, we investigated the associations between SCT and mental and physical health among community-dwelling elderly in a town in southern Taiwan. The study population consisted of 149 community-dwelling elderly aged 65 years and older (68 men, 81 women; mean age, 75.4 ± 6.1 years) residing in the town of Dashe in southern Taiwan. Activities of daily living (ADL), SCT, depression, subjective quality of life (QOL), current medical status, past medical history, and health behaviors were assessed in face-to-face interviews. Objective neurobehavioral functions were assessed using the timed up & go (TUG) test, functional reach test, and handgrip test. Scores for ADL and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were significantly correlated with SCT, and SCT was significantly correlated with all subjective QOL items. In addition, a strong correlation was observed between SCT and relationship with friends. Values for SCT (median ≥ 20) were significantly associated with both subjective sense of health (median ≥ 68) and subjective happiness (median ≥ 73) after adjusting for age, sex, and ADL. SCT is an important variable that influences self-rated health and happiness, independently of ADL, age, and sex. When assessing geriatric psychological function, SCT should be examined more carefully, given its association with subjective sense of health and happiness, depression, and physical function. A preliminary investigation of domestic squalor in people with a history of alcohol misuse: neuropsychological profile and hoarding behavior – an opportunistic observational study Andrew Gleason, Matthew Lewis, Sook Meng Lee, Stephen Macfarlane Domestic squalor has been associated with alcohol misuse but little work has explored this. Executive dysfunction is commonly observed in squalor and is also associated with alcohol misuse. Hoarding can accompany squalor, but it is unclear whether hoarding is also linked with alcohol misuse. This study compared neuropsychology and hoarding status of individuals living in squalor with and without a history of alcohol misuse. A subgroup analysis was conducted on a series of 69 neuropsychological reports of people living in squalor. Data on cognitive profiles, basic demographics, alcohol use, and hoarding were extracted and analyzed. Alcohol misuse was reported in 25 of the 69 participants (36%). Alcohol misusers were significantly younger (mean age 66.2 years, SD = 10.7) than non-misusers (mean age 75.6 years, SD = 10.3) (p < 0.00) and significantly more likely to be male (p = 0.01). No significant differences between the two subgroups were found for estimated premorbid intellectual functioning, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores, or individual neuropsychological domains. Alcohol misusers were more likely to be living in squalor without hoarding than squalor with hoarding (p = 0.01). Alcohol misusers living in squalor were less likely to hoard than non-misusers. This finding suggests that alcohol misuse may be a risk factor for squalor via failure to maintain one's environment rather than through intentional accumulation of objects. The similar cognitive profile among those with and without a history of alcohol misuse could represent a common pattern of executive dysfunction that predisposes individuals to squalor regardless of underlying alcohol misuse diagnosis. The German version of the Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE): evaluation of content validity and adaptation to the German-speaking context Janine Stein, Melanie Luppa, Hans-Helmut König, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller The Camberwell Assessment of Need for the Elderly (CANE) was developed for the assessment of physical-, psychological-, and environment-related needs in the elderly. The aim of this study was to revise and adapt the German version of the CANE with regard to the content validity of the instrument. Following a multistage approach, face-to-face interviews using the CANE, an expert survey and a multidisciplinary consensus conference were conducted in order to evaluate the frequency and relevance of met and unmet needs in the German elderly population, and to modify the content of the CANE for the German-speaking countries. In Germany, unmet physical needs including physical health, medication, eyesight/hearing/communication, mobility/falls, self-care, and continence were found to have top priority closely followed by social needs (company, intimate relationships, daytime activities, information, and abuse/neglect). Psychological needs were the lowest ranked care category. Experts’ proposals for the improvement of the German version of the CANE were collected. All findings were discussed and integrated in the multidisciplinary consensus conference with the result of a revised and adapted CANE that is applicable in the German-speaking context. The provision of an adapted and improved German version of the CANE may substantially contribute to a comprehensive and valid assessment of needs in the elderly population. The results of this study represent an important basis for comprehensive needs assessment in the elderly in the theoretical and practical field of healthcare and health services research. 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__label__cc	0.581839	0.418161	Duplex Planet How Vowels Endure Winter On a recent family cruise to Bermuda and the Bahamas I took it upon myself to write down the words “Erie” and Greenwich” repeatedly. While saying a word aloud over and over again in succession can turn it into sonic gibberish, writing the words did not obscure their meaning. The pair retained their status as information, representing a city and village. I tried to hold the pen in a relaxed manner, successfully forestalling writer’s cramp. This activity was not meant to be meditative, as it took some focus to keep my printing consistent. The similarities and differences in these two words came to occupy much of my conscious mind. I’d made them unavoidable objects of examination. On a personal level, the primary similarity is that the largest part of my life has now been spent living in one or the other of them. Erie. Greenwich. They’re both two-syllable words, and they both employ the same vowels: two E’s and one I. But this is where the differences come in to play, allowing for a solid example of how English has absorbed a broad range of approaches to the construction of words. Both words have a long E sound, but arrive at them through different means. For me, the most compelling fact is that Erie uses only one consonant in delivering its two syllables, while Greenwich has latched on to a half dozen. Thinking about each name in relation to the geography where that municipality is located opens the door for a metaphorical overlay. Erie, on the shores of the Great Lake which shares its name, can be a bracing place to be in the winter, as winds blow across the frozen waters. With but one R stuck near the center to barely keep them warm, E, E and I look exposed and vulnerable. Meanwhile, out in the rolling, protective hills of Greenwich, the same trio wrapped themselves in a pair of double consonants at the front at back ends, with an additional pair near the center, making for a warm, two-room shelter. Words appear in my mind in upper and lowercase, though I print in all uppercase. I enjoy thinking of words as their shapes, and Greenwich offers a tidy little yard, with the taller end letters shading the row of seven within. My first name, when not busy reveling in its alternating consonant and vowel construction, also enjoys a similar sort of responsibility. Erie, short and with its height all at one end, looks powerful, like a locomotive. That’s a connection I may have made in my youth because of the General Electric plant there where my father worked and which still makes those mighty train locomotives to this day. - David Greenberger (originally published in my column "I Still Feel Like Myself," Main Street #56, 2006) posted by David Greenberger at 5:36 PM Name: David Greenberger This Is The Duplex Planet My Paris Map Jimmy Giuffre Free Fall Driving Fast 1936 Drawing and Letter by Frank Greenberger If you could be famous for anything, what would it... Ordinary Floyds C53-24A Standing On My Name All That Was Left	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line120
__label__wiki	0.913702	0.913702	Licensing Sub Committee (ceased to operate 10/04/2017) Minutes Wednesday, 16th January, 2013 First Floor Committee Room, Town Hall, High Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AJ Cllr Paul Kirton, Cllr Eileen Johnson and Cllr Michael Clark S Mills, J Allwood (DNS); J Nertney (LD) Sergeant Daley, PC Johnson(Cleveland Police); PCSO Stephenson (Cleveland Police), M Nevison (Solicitor for Cleveland Police); J Mackenow (Solicitor for the Premise Licence Holder), A Kaur (Premise Licence Holder and Designated Premises Supervisor) 19/12 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR RESOLVED that Cllr Kirton be appointed Chairman of this meeting only. Preamble for item LSC 20/12 21/12 DEL CONVENIENCE STORE, 6 RIMSWELL PARADE, STOCKTON ON TEES - APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF A PREMISE LICENCE UNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003 RESOLVED that:- 1. Premises licence be revoked. 2. Mrs Kaur be removed as the Designated Premises Supervisor 20/12 There were no declarations of interest. 21/12 Members considered a report on an application for review of a premise licence in respect of Dell Convenience Store, 6 Rimswell Parade, Stockton on Tees had been received from Cleveland Police. Members were advised that these premises currently had the benefit of a premise licence that permitted the supply of alcohol. The opening hours of the premises were Monday to Friday 08.00 until 22.00, Saturday 09.00 until 22.00, Sunday 10.00 until 22.00 Members were provided with a copy of the existing licence. Representation had been received from Trading Standards. The representation related to the protection of children from harm objective. Four representations had been received from interested parties supporting Cleveland Police with their application for review of these premises. Members were respectfully reminded of the need to give due consideration to Stockton Borough Councils Licensing Policy Statement and the Section 182 Revised Guidance issued October 2012 under the Licensing Act 2003 when considering this application for review. Members were to carry out their functions with a view to promoting the four licensing objectives. Members were reminded of their powers under the provisions of Section 52 of The Licensing Act 2003. Members gave consideration to the report, the application and the representations which had been received. A copy of the report and witness statements had been provided to all those persons present and to Members of the Committee. Members noted that the review of the premises licence was made at the request of Cleveland Police. Representations in support of the review had also been submitted by Trading Standards who were in support of the Polices review application. Members noted that four letters had been received from members of the public who lived within the vicinity of the premise and indicated that they supported the Polices review application. Mrs Nevison (Solicitor for Cleveland Police) called evidence and stated that the Polices application was based on their belief that Mrs Kaur was knowingly involved in under age sales of alcohol to persons under age. Evidence was given by PC Johnson who confirmed that five test purchase operations had been carried out at the premise and that refusals to sell had been made on four occasions. PC Johnson stated that in two of the test purchase operations that had been carried out Mrs Kaur (on 17.03.11) and another member of staff (on 08.04.11) had each indicated that they would have sold to the underage person if they had said they were over 18. Both Mrs Kaur and the other shop assistant were spoken to by the Police following the test purchase operations and each denied saying that to the young person. PC Johnson stated that on considering all of the evidence that had been collated he believed that Mrs Kaur would only sell to persons who she knew and that was the reason for the failure of the test purchase operations. PC Johnson stated that he had viewed the CCTV footage that had been seized and collated and he believed it showed a degree of collusion between Mrs Kaur and the young persons who were purchasing alcohol or that Mrs Kaur knew the youths well and was therefore willing to sell alcohol to them. The Police received a report from a member of the public who believed a robbery was taking place at the store as a number of youths were in the stock room. CCTV footage was shown of this incident and other incidents when the Police said it showed under age sale of alcohol by Mrs Kaur. PC Johnson referred to the witness's statement and Anti-Social behaviour Officer. Mr Dunwell had collated the names of youths connected with ant social behaviour in the area. PC Johnson stated that he had spoken to these youths who confirmed that they had purchased alcohol from Mrs Kaur at the premise. The youths denied providing I.D. to Mrs Kaur. Evidence was given by PCSO Stephenson as to the ages of the person identified on the CCTV footage. PCSO Stephenson confirmed that the youths were under the age of 18. PCSO Stephenson confirmed that she had worked in the area for approximately 6 years and was well aware of the youths who congregated in the vicinity and of their ages which she corroborated via Police computer records (CUPID device). Members were shown the CCTV footage which the Police claimed showed underage sales of alcohol to youths. The Police invited Members to agree that the footage showed either a close relationship or a degree of collusion between Mrs Kaur and the youths when sales of alcohol were taking place. Mrs Nevison also invited the Committee to have regard to the witness statements provided by PC Allen and PCSO Widdowfield. Mrs Mackenow, Solicitor on behalf of Mrs Kaur, was given the opportunity to cross examine PC Johnson and PCSO Stephenson. Miss Allwood (Trading Standards Officer) stated that Trading Standards shared the concerns of Cleveland Police and supported the application for review. Trading Standards believed the licensing objectives were being undermined and that Mrs Kaur was complicit in under age sales of alcohol from the premise. Miss Allwood showed CCTV footage that had been seized from the premise and which showed under age sales of alcohol at the premise. One of the pieces of footage also showed a sale of cigarettes to a youth under the age of 18. Mrs Mackenow was given the opportunity to cross examine Miss Allwood. The meeting was adjourned due to insufficient time to deal with the remainder of the item. The meeting was reconvened on Tuesday, 29th January 2013. Present: Cllr Paul Kirton, Cllr Eileen Johnson and Cllr Michael Clark Officers: S Mills (DNS); J Nertney (LD) Also in attendance: Sergeant Daley, PC Johnson (Cleveland Police); M Nevison (Solicitor for Cleveland Police); J Mackenow (Solicitor for the Premise Licence Holder), A Kaur (Premise Licence Holder and Designated Premises Supervisor) Mrs Mackenow stated that the Kaur family had recently been through an extremely traumatic experience as Mrs Kaur's mother was subject to a violent robbery in the family home. Since the incident Mrs Kaur now wished to distance herself from the business and she was looking to transfer the DPS role to someone new. The premise was currently for sale and had been marketed through a commercial agent. Given the state of the market it could take some time to sell the premise. Mrs Mackenow stated that Mrs Kaur had put herself down for more training. In relation to procedures the premise did have a refusals register and the store also operated a Challenge 25 policy. Mrs Kaur provided assurance that she did request I.D. from customers. Mrs Kaur stated that the youths who appeared on the CCTV had provided I.D. in the past and in relation to some she had spoken to their parents on the phone to confirm their age. Mrs Mackenow stated that Mrs Kaur told her that since the Police took the CCTV from the premise that the local youths knew this and that shoplifting had increased in the premise. Mrs Mackenow addressed Members on the sanctions available to them. Mrs Mackenow stated that revocation was, in her view, a draconian measure and a step too far. Mrs Mackenow invited the Committee to consider removing Mrs Kaur as DPS. Mrs Kaur had taken steps to put right what had gone wrong. Mrs Mackenow indicated that she did not intend to call evidence from Mrs Kaur. The legal advisor to the Committee advised Members and Mrs Mackenow that if Mrs Kaur chose not to give evidence then Members could draw an adverse inference from that. Mrs Mackenow requested a short adjournment to take instructions from her client and after returning indicated that Mrs Kaur would answer any questions that the representative of Cleveland Police or Members may have. Mrs Nevison was given the opportunity to cross examine Mrs Kaur. Members of the Committee asked questions of Mrs Kaur. Each of the parties was given an opportunity to sum up with Mrs Kaur's representative making the final submission. In considering their decision Members had regard to the evidence which had been presented to them. Members also had regard to the statutory guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and the Council's Licensing Policy. It was noted that the evidence put before Members was mainly based on under age sales of alcohol and therefore the Crime and Disorder objective and the Protection of Children from Harm licensing objectives were deemed to be relevant. Members were concerned by the fact that the premise had an under-age sale when two sixteen year old males were sold alcohol. Members noted that the statutory guidance stated that "the purchase and consumption of alcohol by minors" was a criminal activity that was deemed to be particularly serious. Members noted that Mrs Kaur was both the Premise Licence Holder and the Designated Premises Supervisor. Mrs Kaur had not provided to Members any due diligence in relation to the training she or her staff had received in relation to their legal responsibilities. Although Mrs Kaur stated that she operated a refusals register she had not provided a copy of this to Members. Members also noted that Mrs Kaur had not provided any statement in relation to the allegations made by Cleveland Police. Mrs Kaur had not provided any detailed rebuttal of the allegations. Although Mrs Kaur did agree to answer any questions that Members of the Committee had they found her evidence to be confusing and sometimes evasive. Members were satisfied that there had been substantial failings in relation to the promotion of the licensing objectives. It was clear that the licensing objectives had been undermined by the premises licence holder. Mrs Kaur's defence in relation to the underage sales which were shown on the CCTV footage was that the youths had previously provided her with I.D. Members noted that Mrs Kaur and the shop assistant each denied the evidence contained in the Polices evidence that they had told the test purchasers that if they had said they were over 18 then they would have sold them alcohol. Taking into account the CCTV footage and the totality of evidence Members preferred the evidence of the Police Officer and found that Mrs Kaur had not been truthful in relation to her evidence. Members found that on the balance of probabilities Mrs Kaur was responsible for selling alcohol to persons under age. Members found that Mrs Kaur was happy to sell alcohol to persons under the age of 18 and was operating in a manner which facilitated this. Contrary to the evidence given by Mrs Kaur, Members were satisfied that Mrs Kaur was failing to comply with her licence conditions and the CCTV evidence showed that she was not asking for I.D. from customers who appeared to be under age. Members found Mrs Kaur's evidence to be evasive and unreliable. Members noted that the premises licence already had a number of detailed conditions and in the opinion of the Committee Members; Mrs Kaur was failing to adhere to these. Members were of the view that there were no other conditions that could be attached to the licence which would address the problem with the premise. As Mrs Kaur had shown little awareness of her responsibilities it was not deemed appropriate to deal with this review by the imposition of conditions. Members felt that this was not a case where a period of suspension should be imposed as the problem with the premise lay with Mrs Kaur's management and her failure to comply with statutory requirements and responsibilities. Members also gave consideration to whether Mrs Kaur should be removed as the DPS. Members had not been provided with any due diligence paperwork or procedures in the training of Mrs Kaur or her staff and in the view of Members the systems and procedures were sadly lacking. After considering all of the issues on this point Members felt that this was not a situation where the removal of the DPS would have a positive impact on the operation of the premise. Members noted in particular paragraph 11.21 of the Section 182 Statutory Guidance that "poor management was a direct reflection of poor company practice or policy and the mere removal of the Designated Premises Supervisor may be an inadequate response to the problems presented". Although Members were satisfied that the removal of Mrs Kaur as DPS was necessary they were extremely concerned that as she was both DPS and Premise Licence Holder her removal as DPS would not resolve the concerns over the operation of the premise. The responsibility for the failings at the premise was borne almost entirely by the premises licence holder who had failed to ensure that the licensing objectives were not undermined. Members considered all of the evidence and the Statutory Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act. The Guidance indicated that where the Committee were satisfied that the crime and disorder objective had been undermined they should consider revocation "even in the first instance". Members were satisfied that the premise was undermining the crime and disorder objective and the protection of children from harm objective and resolved to remove Mrs Kaur as the DPS and revoke the premises licence. Members did not view this as a departure from the guidance but in any event even if it was deemed to be a departure from the guidance this was deemed both proportionate and necessary in the particular facts of this case.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line125
__label__wiki	0.80751	0.80751	Algeria Protests Abdelaziz Bouteflika Tens of thousands protest in Algiers against Bouteflika's bid for fifth term By Anne-Marie Bissada Issued on 01-03-2019 Modified 01-03-2019 to 19:39 Protesters in Algers in support of no fifth term for Bouteflika , March 1st, 2019 Hamdi Baala Tens of thousands have come out onto the streets in the Algerian capital in a final push to stop President Abdelaziz Bouteflika from running for a fifth term in upcoming elections. Following on from last week’s demonstrations, Friday's protests were seen not only in the capital Algiers but in other major cities such as Oran, Constantine and Tizi Ouzou. Protesters in the capital gathered after Friday prayers, to attend what was dubbed the "million man march", ahead of Sunday's deadline for candidates to declare themselves. Mouwatana The main movement behind the call for the protests has been Mouwatana, an umbrella group of political parties, association and independent people. “There were lots of women and men attending today’s protest” in Algiers said Habib Brahmia, the director of communication for the political party Jil Jadid and a member of the communication for Mouwatana. Speaking to RFI from Algiers by phone, he said the protest “began at 1:30 pm at the Place du Premier and was meant to go to the Places des Martyrs”. He said “no problems were encountered with police; not one act of violence.” Protesters were seen handing out flowers to riot police to prove they wanted to maintain a peaceful demonstration. #Algeria 🇩🇿: protesters are handing out flowers to riot police.#لا_للعهدة_الخامسة pic.twitter.com/5SbWmzrVdo Thomas van Linge (@ThomasVLinge) March 1, 2019 However, a live twitter-feed from Khaled Drareni, a freelance journalist in Algiers, posted videos of confrontations between police and protesters. Videos also showed teargas being used by security officials, as was the case last week. #Alger il y a beaucoup plus de face-à-face violents que vendredi dernier pic.twitter.com/YohdUl3A6u Khaled Drareni (@khaleddrareni) March 1, 2019 According to AFP, protesters were met by heavy tear gas as they tried to enter the Government Palace which houses the prime minister’s offices. Bouteflika seeks a fifth term What initially began as a push to stop Bouteflika from running for a fifth term has turned into a push for the end of the current regime that has been in power since 1999 when he was elected. “Algerians are protesting against Abdelalaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term, despite his poor state of health. That is the main demand," explains Hamdi, an Algiers-based journalist. "The other demand is a protest against the entire regime. They are demanding that the regime goes away." "They are protesting the ludicrousness of an ailing man who partakes in election for a fifth term," says Yasmine Allouche, an Algerian national herself living abroad as a researcher for TRT specialising in Algeria. "He’s held office since 1999. He amended the constitution to run for a third term in 2009 and now you're seeing a fifth term of someone who is clearly incapable of ruling. So essentially this is a people’s movement to say enough is enough” To date, Habib Brahmia says not a word has been uttered, neither by Bouteflika himself – who is currently in Switzerland undergoing medical exams – nor by Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia. Continued protests Despite the protests that have been held both in and outside Algeria, Bouteflika’s campaign director says the president will formally hand in his candidacy to meet the Sunday deadline. Brahmia says if that is the case, protesters will likely hit the streets once again the same day, or the very next day. A directive issued on Friday by the Ministry of Communication reportedly sent a directive to all Algerian television channels banning them from broadcasting live images of demonstrations across the country. NetBlocks, an internet observatory, also noted that Algeria’s internet had been disrupted “at opposition flashpoints outside Algiers”. It added that since Thursday 20:00 GMT, multiple networks had been intermittently offline “affecting several regions in and around Algiers”. Algerians protest against Bouteflika's … FLN anoints Bouteflika for fifth term … Algeria's Education Minister is target …	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line131
__label__cc	0.715379	0.284621	Scientists Capture Parent Lightning Strokes of Sprites Sep 14, 2018 Email"> PrintText Size Thunderstorms can generate various forms of transient luminous events, such as red sprites, gigantic jets, and blue jets, through the charge transfer involved in the lightning forged inside thunderclouds. Based on the Lightning Effects Research Platform (LERP), a research team from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the location results for the parent lightning strokes of more than 30 red sprites observed over an asymmetric mesoscale convective system (MCS) on July 30, 2015 in Shandong Province, China, with a long-baseline lightning location network of very-low-frequency/low-frequency magnetic field sensors. "This is probably the most productive sprite-producing thunderstorm system ever reported in mainland China," says Dr. LU Gaopeng, the corresponding author of the study. A bright red sprite with multiple elements observed over an MCS on the Great Plains of the United States. (Image by LU Gaopeng) The results showed that almost all of these cloud-to-ground (CG) strokes were produced during the mature stage of the MCS, and were predominantly located in the trailing stratiform region. This finding was similar to analyses of typical sprite-productive MCSs in North America and Europe. Comparison between the location results for the sprite-producing CG strokes and those provided by the World Wide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) indicated that the location accuracy of the WWLLN for intense CG strokes in Shandong Province was typically within 10 km. This result was generally consistent with the result based on analysis of more than 2000 sprite-producing CG strokes in the continental United States. Also, the authors analyzed two cases where some minor lightning discharges in the parent flash of sprites could also be located, providing an approach to confine the thundercloud region tapped by the sprite-producing CG strokes. The study entitled "Locating Parent Lightning Strokes of Sprites Observed over a Mesoscale Convective System in Shandong Province, China" was published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. LIN Zheng Institute of Atmospheric Physics E-mail: jennylin@mail.iap.ac.cn Locating Parent Lightning Strokes of Sprites Observed over a Mesoscale Convective System in Shandong Province, China Highly Organized Pattern of Magnetic Pulses Largely Relates to Simplicity of Positive Leader Development: Rocket-triggered Lightning Flash Study During the artificially triggered lightning experiment in summer of 2013, the lightning research group of Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP), Chinese Academy of Sciences deployed the low-frequency magnetic sensor typically used for the remote sensing of lightning and ... Four lightning zones identified During the artificially triggered lightning experiment in summer of 2013, the lightning research group of Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP), Chinese Academy of Sciences deployed the low-frequency magnetic sensor typically used for the remote sensi... IAP Reveals Characteristics of Cloud-to-ground and Intracloud Lightning in Beijing Metropolitan Region during 2005-2007 With the rapid development of lightning detection systems of both CG and IC lightning in recent years, statistic studies on both CG and IC lightning have been carried out. IAP researchers used the CG and IC lightning observation form the SAFIR-3000 (Su...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line133
__label__wiki	0.667638	0.667638	1965 Penland School of Crafts, Penland, North Carolina 1963 M.A. Columbia University, New York, New York 1958-1959 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York 1957 B.A. State University of NY (SUNY), Oswego, NY Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, New York De Cordova Museum, Lincoln, Massachusetts Guild Hall Museum, East Hampton, New York Heckscher Museum, Huntington, New York Nassau County Museum of Art, "Artist at Work," New York Pennsylvania St. College Museum, State College, Pennsylvania 2008 Spring Gallery, Belgrade Lakes, Maine 2003 Modern Art Foundry, Alternative Space, Astoria, NY 2002 Galerie Zentrum, Zurich, Switzerland 2000 Tribeca Fine Arts Gallery, New York, New York 1999 Philharmonic Center For the Arts, Naples, Florida 1996-1999 Gallery East, East Hampton, New York 1998 Cold Spring Harbor Library, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 1996 Bryant Library, Roslyn, New York 1996 Lever House, New York, New York 1995 P.J. Spoke Gallery, Huntington, New York 1995 Castle/Gallery, Mitterfels, Germany 1993 Sakurua Gallery/Lounge, Japan Airlines, JFK Int'l Airpt 1993 The Art Center On First, Jersey City, New Jersey 1992 Die Trieppe Galerie, Nurtingen-Reudern, Germany 1992 Galerie Seghaler, Vienna, Austria 1992 Home Grown Gallery, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 1992 Lever House, Lever Brothers Corp., New York, New York 1991-1995 Art 54, SoHo, New York 1991 Art 1, Southampton, New York 1991 Bell-Ross Gallery, Memphis, Tennessee 1991 Galerie DuChateau, Geneva, Switzerland 1991 Sakura Gallery/Lounge, Japan Airlines, JFK Int'l Apt. 1990 Garrett Gallery, Santa Cruz, California 1990 Global Art Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia 1988-1989 Studio Connection, Southampton, New York 1983 Plandome Gallery, Plandome, New York 1982 Showcase Gallery, Huntington, New York 1981 Odin Gallery, Port Washington, New York 1980 Cork Gallery, Lincoln Center, New York, New York 1979-1980 Makers Gallery, SoHo, New York 1979 Gallery North, Setauket, New York 1978 10 Arrow, Cambridge, Massachusetts 1978 Works Gallery, Southampton, New York Art Expo, New York, New York D.N.A. Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor, New York Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, New York McGraw-Hill Building, New York, New York Nassau Community College, Garden City, New York Rockefeller Complex, Albany, New York Southampton College, Southampton, New York Union Carbide Building, New York, New York dickshanley@optonline.net Studio: (631) 692-6468 399 Main Street Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line142
__label__wiki	0.653088	0.653088	Petition by George Wooley against A. O. Roberts Two-page petition by George Wooley against A. O. Roberts requesting a recision of a previous contract regarding the purchase from A. O. Roberts by George Wooley of the slave girl named Ann, on the ground that the negro slave is unsound and diseased, in Fayette County, Kentucky [previous contract attached]. List of 108 names to petition for use of Faneuil Hall Signed petition of 108 names for the use of Feneuil Hall [Boston, Massachusetts] in January 1839 for a gathering [probably for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society]. Petition to Gov. to fill the office of Agt. For Col'd Seamen Petition [from the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society] to Massachusetts Governor Marcus Morton to appoint Amos B. Merrill to act as an agent for "colored seamen" in the ports of Charleston [South Carolina] and New Orleans [Louisiana]. [Petition letter in opposition to the American Colonization Society] Petition denying support for the American Colonization Society, signed by William Wilberforce and 12 others in London, 1833. The petition of John McLean One-page printed petition completed in manuscript, submitted by John McLean of Liberty County [Georgia] for payment from Joseph Law for a female slave who he had "converted to his own proper use and involvement to the damage of the petitioner." Signed by Howly [probably Richard Howly] and Benj'n [Benjamin] Andrew. Mayor & Aldermen, Fanueil Hall, Refused Letter to the Mayor [Samuel Atkins Eliot] and Aldermen of Boston [Massachusetts] from Francis Jackson and 11 other committee members [of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society] arguing a recent denial for permission to use Faneuil Hall for a meeting about slave trade in the District of Columbia. The undersigned hereby agree to take the number of slaves let against their names respectively, upon the foregoing terms & conditions List of 24 Massachusetts citizens who agreed to take slaves "let against their names." Includes the number of slaves for each person. On back, a proposition for the erection of a "spacious hall in which free decision may be had," with subscription details. S. E. Sewall's Draft of a Petition Undated draft of a petition by S. E. Sewall to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives to condemn the imprisonment of African American sailors when docked in particular United States ports. [Draft of circular letter from the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society] Draft of letter from the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society to S. E. Sewall regarding gathering signatures for petitions oppsoing the Texas Constitution's endorsement of slavery. A. S. Petition for the rights of the Col'd Citizen Petition letter [from the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society] asking the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to protest in United States Supreme Court against the wrongful imprisonment of "colored citizens" employed on trade ships arriving at the ports of slaveholding states. Petition of John Gibbes, Esq. Two-page petition submitted by John Gibbes, Esq., to the South Carolina General Assembly regarding payment for his recently executed slave. Name of slave is illegible. Petition Woman to be divorced & negro & c. Two document on one leaf. On front, petition dated January 4, 1709, by "Jack O [sic] Negro]" of Boston [Massachusets] to marry "Esther, a negro servant" despite witheld consent from his master, Mr. Gutteridge. On back, petition dated March 30, 1780, by Mercy Turner to divorce her husband Philip Turner. Copy of Signers to Anti-Slavery Petition 1836 Copy of a petition signed by William Ellery Channing, Carleton William, and ca. 500 others. Bradburns Petition Unsigned and undated petition to the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives to condemn the imprisonment of African American sailors when docked in particular United States ports. [Petition by inhabitants of Pennsylvania for effecting change in the Constitution for the abolition of slavery] One-page petition, possibly dating from the 1830s, signed by eighteen inhabitants of Pennsylvania regarding the abolition of slavery. Many signatures illegible. Possibly a fragment of a larger petition. Petition for making Ben public property an [sic] paying the Price at which he was valued when condemned by a court Two-page petition submitted by Paul Woolfolk of Caroline County [Virginia] to receive payment equal to the value of his slave, Ben, who had served as a witness in a slave insurrection trial. Woolfolk argues that if he takes the slave back into his service, Ben will "not be safe one moment against their secret enmity." Document is undated, but may refer to Gabriel's Insurrection of 1890 in Henrico County, Virginia. [Petition to deny the use of Faneuil Hall] Signed petition addressed the the Mayor and Alderman [of Boston, Massachusetts] to deny a particular group the use of Faneuil Hall on the grounds that "the meeting to be of such an exciting character as to endanger the peace of the City." The petition was signed by Arnold Charles, Austin Edward, H. A. Andrews, C. F. Adams, Andrew J. Allen, Sam A. Appleton, I. S. B. Alleyne, William P. Andrews, Sam L. Abbott and ca. 186 others. [Petition letter to United States Congress] Unsigned and undated petition letter the the United States Congress, arguing for the abolishment of slavery. [Petition of Remy Thiboult] One-page petition submitted by Remy Thiboult regarding the discovery of a runaway slave belonging to Samuel Johnson of Rhode Island, on the Schooner Corsaire docked in the harbor of St. Pierre, Martinique. [Petition against the removal of Judge Edward G. Loring from office] Manuscript copy of a signed petition against the removal of Judge Edward G. Loring from office. Slavery Collection (7) + - Carleton, William, 1794-1869 (2) + - Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842 (2) + - Eliot, Samuel Atkins, 1798-1862 (2) + - Walker, Amasa, 1799-1875 (2) + - Wright, Elizur, 1804-1885 (2) + - Slavery--Massachusetts--Boston (5) + - Abolitionists--Massachusetts (2) + - Antislavery movements--Massachusetts (2) + - Slavery--Massachusetts (2) + - Slavery--South Carolina--Charleston (2) + - Slaves--Massachusetts (2) + -	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line143
__label__cc	0.576741	0.423259	The Full Ratchet Tips / Posts 9. Valuation p2, Ethics & Midwest Venture (Jeffrey Carter) Jeffrey Carter (part 2) where we finish the discussion on Valuation and also address ethics, and the Midwest Venture Environment. Itunes: http://bit.ly/1qL2Uce Direct-audio: http://bit.ly/1s1sebY SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1HnmAez Guest Links: Hyde Park Angels West Loop Ventures Points and Figures BLOG Points and Figures Tumblr I wanted to highlight a few quotes: 1- On communities: “Communities are not built by politicians, they’re not built by investors, they’re built by entrepreneurs. They lead the community, the build the community. They’re taking most of the risk and they’re doing the dirty work.” 2- On advice to new investors: “Get your hands dirty. Don’t be afraid. As a trader you can paper trade, but it’s not the same thing. If you want to angel invest, the best thing to do is make some investments, because it helps you learn.” 3- On successful angel investing: “Angels don’t do well as a lone-wolf. They do better in packs. You can get picked-off in later rounds by VCs if you’re a lone wolf. You can get watered out of a cap table. You’re better off in a pack.” The last thing I wanted to recap had to do with Exit values. While Jeff’s example, was specific to the midwest, I don’t think it matters where you are, if you are investing in startups that have modest exit potential. So, if you’re investing in a company where your top exit value will be $50-80M… you can’t take VC money and you really can’t even involve VCs. Need to look at investing and exits in a different way. Jeff mentioned that John Huston, current head of the ACA, has an approach to do this… so we will have to get him on the show to fill us in on it. Tip of the Week: Pro-rata as a Right, Not a Privilege ”HIDE/SHOW Below is the “Tip of the Week” transcript from the Podcast Episode 9: Valuation, Ethics and the Midwest Venture Environment p2 (feat. Jeffrey Carter) On today's episode, Jeff talked about this concept of optionality of investing. If you remember my discussion with Chris Yeh from Episode 2, we talked about different types of funds. There can be seed funds and growth funds. Seed funds, of course, seeding businesses at an early stage. Growth funds, to invest more, in subsequent rounds, on the winners. Today Jeff talked about raising a $50-100M fund so that he'd have the ability both to seed a range of investments and also "press his winners." This is a key point that I've seen angels omit from some deals. A Key term, that one must include in a venture investment, is called "the pro-rata partcipation right." Essentially, this allows an early investor to maintain his % of ownership, by providing follow-on capital, at later stages. The reason that this is critical is b/c you can not predict your winners and you need to secure, support and benefit from the early-stage investment that you made. This can also be positive for the entrepreneur. It is a standard term, so it will not alienate VC funding at later stages. It also encourages previous investors to continue making investments in every funding cycle, which can reduce the $ amount that the founder has to raise in those rounds. Let's walk through an example. I'm not going to consider liquidation preferences, to keep things simple: (more…)Read More... FULL TRANSCRIPT N: So let’s say you’re the investor and I’m the founder. I can’t change my track record, and I’m already married to the idea. I can’t change the round—let’s say it’s a seed-stage round. What things can I do, and what advice would you give me, to help get a better valuation? J: I think you have to educate your investor to help them see what you see, and if they don’t see it, they’re probably not a good investor for you. It’s important at any stage for the entrepreneurs to interview their investor as much as the firm is doing due diligence. They should talk to other companies to find out what kind of investor they are—if they’re passive or active, if they’re constantly emailing them; there are all kinds of different investors. If you came to me and said, “I’ve got this much capital committed at this price, and I’m not changing my idea,” I’d either have to buy it or sell it. But as an entrepreneur, I’d tell you, chances are your idea’s going to change. Your valuation’s not, but chances are you’re going to go out into the market and learn things and then it’s going to change. You can’t be married to your position and you can’t be married to your idea. N: Yeah, I had a gal the other day that was 2 months off a patent being granted and 1 month off a release, and she was trying to raise the capital now. I said, “Well, why does it benefit me to get my money in now? Let’s see some market traction, and let’s see if the patent gets granted. J: Yeah, and you should do some research with your attorney and calculate the probability of that patent being granted, and then you can calculate the valuation. If she really wants to get you in, she can give you some warrants to sweeten the deal. The one person who popped into my head when you talked about being married to an idea is Sue Khim, who’s a tremendous person and a really great entrepreneur to invest in. She came out of the University of Chicago and had a company we invested in called [inaudible], and it was a marketplace for tuition loans. She presented at some Silicon Valley thing and won the whole competition, and this guy from Social+Capital saw her and loved her. And he said, “I think your business model is wrong, but I’m willing to invest in you if you’ll throw everything out and do it,” and she did. Brilliant.org is the company, and it’s great. I’ve invested in every single round that I could—as an investor, you can only press your lowers, and luckily for me, Sue Khim finally came and looked for more capital. It’s revolutionizing the way kids do math and science together, and it’s a fantastic idea and a fantastic company, but Sue will tell you how painful it was for her to throw out everything she did and pivot. It took a lot of balls for Sue to do that, and she’ll talk about stuff like that and she’s totally transparent with you. I love that. I love talking to her about the business, because she’ll say, “These are the kind of things that we see happening.” I was talking to a guy the other day about Brilliant and I showed it to him, and he said, “Oh my God, I want to hire all those kids.” When we were talking about putting money into it at the beginning, that’s one of the things that we were talking about and all of a sudden, here’s a potential customer, and he’s talking about hiring all of these kids. You never know how these things are going to work out, but to me that one looks like it’s going to work out. N: Yeah, that’s a testament to jockeys and horses. We had George Deeb on, and we were talking about jockeys and horses. He said he’d rather have an A+ team building a B idea than a B team building an A+ idea. J: Yeah, the best companies are A+ teams with A ideas. But with Sue you just knew—the first time I ever met her was at the university club, actually. It was funny because Sue’s short and I’m 6’5”. Her partner Silas is short; he’s from Wisconsin, so I met him, and then of course we got involved with them, and they’ve just been really great. N: I saw your article on investing in Madison tech companies today; we’ll save that for another time. You’ve mentioned a lot of resources already, but any recommended resources that you would drive investors to on the topic of valuation? J: Yeah. I think the Angel Capital Association has some great stuff there. There are some good papers out of the University of Chicago that talk about valuation, and then just blogs. There are so many VCs that blog now—Fred Wilson, Brad Feld, Mark Souster are three of the top ones that I could think of. There are so many others, and you can get a great sense of it, but you have to be active. N: So, Jeff, tell us more about what you’re up to at Hyde Park Angels and West Loop Ventures. J: Well, Hyde Park Angels is a group that has over 100 members, and we invest in Midwestern start-ups. It’s everybody’s own money; I’ve never made a dime off Hyde Park Angels from a salary perspective. I only make money if my investments do well. That was pretty disruptive at the time we started; there were a lot of brokers, and they’d call up entrepreneurs and tell them they had a network and then dial for bucks and raise $1 million, then take 6% of the million and take a 6% equity stake for doing it and the entrepreneur was off, and maybe they sat on the board and maybe not, but it didn’t matter because they performed their role of finding capital. There’s a lot of that in Chicago, and I think we disrupted it because the way we work at HPA is, if we make a million dollars, we actually write a 3% more check to cover legal and accounting costs and all the money goes to the entrepreneur. We may or may not get a board seat, but we try to help them as much as we can. With West Loop Ventures I’m attempting to do something different. It’s a fund, so I am going to make a management fee off it and a carry, but if you look in Chicago at people who do seed and Series A investing, there’s not than many funds. And they’re not big—$20 to $50 in size. There is no Union Square Ventures here, or Foundry Group. Lightbank is a $200 million fund that’s starting to do more, but it looks like, to me, they’re investing in groups that are symbiotic to Groupon. So Belly is a company that’s working really well for them; if you go into a store, you build customer loyalty. It’s the same target market as Groupon, and they can build up an ecosystem around Groupon. They don’t feel like a classic sort, like Union Square Ventures. Their strategy is to buy a bunch of Groupons, which is a great strategy. I wish I could invest in Groupon—I tried. I met Eric Lefkofsy at the University of Chicago and I said, “I just started this angel investing group; will you let us in?” And he said, “Nope.” We couldn’t invest in that one and we couldn’t invest in Braintree because they didn’t raise any money. With West Loop, what I want to do is raise $50 to $100 million so we can be in the early-stage rounds and the later-stage rounds as well, and do optionality. So with optionality you put a little bit of money in early and keep pressing your bets as you go, and the bad one’s you kill, because that’s probably going to be about 30% of your portfolio. I think that would add a lot here. If you look at other funds, they invest later with more growth capital. [Inaudible] is a great guy and I respect him because he;s done so much for the community, and his fund invests a little bit later. But they do Series C, D, E money, and that’s sometimes difficult money because you need an investor that can write big checks, and that’s what he does. But we don’t have anyone like Union Square Ventures that does it all the way through. Someone mention Drive Capital to me the other day, but they’re out of Ohio. So they may be a fund like, that but they’re only one. If you look at the Valley, there’s a lot. N: What about West Loop? J: That’s exactly the direction we’re going in, yeah. So we’re out talking to investors. What’s interesting to me is that the politicians in Illinois want a start-up community here, and in Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan. The mayor of Chicago has been a tremendous help to us. I’m not a democrat; I’m a Republican, and we sat next to each other on a board. We don’t see eye-to-eye on a lot of things, but you have to give him credit, because he went down to Austin and talked about Chicago. He talks about the start-up community here, and he’s a great salesman. He wants a start-up community here. You go to the funds, and a lot of them are sending their funds to the coasts. People don’t want to do it here; it’s too risky for them. If you’re going to establish a start-up ecosystem here, it’s going to be done with Midwestern venture capitalists with Midwestern funds that invest in Midwestern companies, and the successful companies that come out of that are going to continue to build the ecosystem. The guys from the outside—the coasts, and California—will come in here and cherry-pick the best options, but they’re not going to be constant forces driving the market here and really doing the hard work. They have plenty of community in Silicon Valley and New York. It’s really the civic duty of Midwestern venture funds, pension funds and corporations to put their money behind Midwestern focus funds. Instead of writing a million-dollar check to the civic opera, maybe what people should do is write that check to West Loop Ventures or another Midwestern focus fund that will create jobs and opportunities in the area. N: So you and I have talked about the ecosystem here and some of the questionable ethics. Can you touch on that for the audience? J: Yeah. Chicago is a transactional city. If you really want to understand it, you should read a book called City of the Century. I grew up in the Midwest, and I learned a lot from reading that book. Don Miller’s the director of the national World War II museum, where I’m on the board, and I said “That book was fascinating,” and he said, “What did you learn?” and I said, “I learned that nothing’s changed in Chicago since, basically, 1850.” And he said, “You’re absolutely right; that’s why I wrote the book,” and he’s right, because it’s always been a transactional town. You’re not going to change Chicago, but you can make it more transactional. There are a lot of people here who just broker capital. There are a lot of companies here that put “Venture” in their names, and they’re not venture companies. Venture companies sit in the board, and they really work for their companies. If you look at a company like OCA Ventures or any other good funds in town, they’re active and they work side by dies with the entrepreneurs. I had a guy bounce a $350,000 check to me January 5th of 2013—to the company; we were going to do a deal, and he was a total scheister; he put this company in distress, and we saved it, but talk about a bad deal. There are people that go to venture events here that call themselves investors, and I’ve never seen them write a check. And then there are service providers that market themselves as investors that are just looking to milk money out of the system. I’m okay with service providers as long as they give before they get—that’s the mantra in entrepreneurship circles, “Give before you get.” So I think it’s incumbent on people with expertise, specifically the corporate community—strategists and marketing people—to go out and mentor. Buy the coffee, don’t expect anything in return, and build the community. What these other people are doing is they’re leaching off the community and they’re sapping it of resources. I had a start up who went to talk to a guy who runs a design shop in town about designing a website, and he wouldn’t have a meeting without them writing a check for $10,000. They wrote the check, left, decided not to take the deal, went upstairs and asked him for the check for $10,000, and he said no. He took $10,000 from them. He’s a scumbag; I’ll never do a deal with him again. I also hate the investors who will play entrepreneurs against each other or do all kids of research on one company and have a term sheet on another company and invest in them. David Cohen had a post that caught my eye called “Asshat VC Move #1” and one called “Asshat Angel Investor Move #1” as well. Everybody has their fair share of leeches—Silicon Valley has them, New York has them—but you have to talk about it and be transparent about it. When I was a trader at the Mercantile Exchange and there was a bad egg in the pit, we’d call them out, and eventually they were washed out of the business. You have to do the same thing with this sort of thing. N: So if we could cover any topic on venture investing in the podcast, what topic do you think should be addressed and who would you like to hear speak about it? J: That’s a very good question. I think for our community, at the state it is, there’s two topics. I would like to have a family office that avoided venture, then got into venture and had a successful investing history with it, where they discovered thing that they didn’t think were going to happen—or a wealthy individual that totally shunned it but decided to get into it and wrote a check to a fund, and their experience with that. So, a limited partner; that would be great. And then for the broader community, I think it would be great to have entrepreneurs on that have grown businesses. I think communities are not built by politicians or by venture capitalists or investors; they are built by entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs build the community and lead the community, so they need to be held above everybody else—they’re the real kings. They take most of the risks and they do most of the dirty work. It would be great to have somebody like Andrew Mason talk about what it was like to grow Groupon the guys that grew GrubHub, or Brian Johnson to talk about not the seed or the beginning, but sort of that middle stage of the company and the problems they encountered with scaling and human resources, and what they did to overcome it. I think people like that talking about that mid-stage would be great. Right now in Chicago, there’s a lot of Series A companies out there and seed-stage companies, but we have trouble raising B round companies and there are fewer because it takes at least 20 years to build an ecosystem, and I would argue that ours got started in 2007 with Hyde Park Angels. It really got going in 20098 with Excelerate Labs, which became TechStars. When [inaudible] put us on the map with 1871, it became a sort of town hall, a cohesive centering that took us out of fragmented places. There are still some fragmented places where you can walk in, meet people, and get stuff done, so now, you can argue the Chicago ecosystem is in its growth stage. So if 2007 was the seed, 2009 was the Series A; 2011 was that point at the base of the hockey stick when you start to go up, and we’re in 2014. So in 2027 it’s going to look a lot different around here if everything breaks right for us. But we’ll be able to point to those 3 seminal moments when we started to climb up the hockey stick. And having people around who have climbed up the hockey stick and can describe will help other people as they climb up the hockey stick. N: Well, I hope you can help accelerate that growth with West Loop Ventures. J: Yeah, I’ve got to raise the money first. N: Yeah, that’s always a challenge, right? So for someone who’s new to start-up investing—and you’ve got many of those who are joining your group—what advice would you give? J: I think the first thing is to get your hands dirty—don’t be afraid. As a trader you can paper trade; it’s not the same as having real money on the line. Make some investments, because if you want to angel invest, the best thing to do is to make some investments; it helps you learn. The other thing you want to do is watch your capital. Don’t write a check for $100,000. Write a check for $10,000, because the risk that you take is less, but what you learn is them same, and you’re less emotional about it. Angels don’t do well as lone wolves; they do much better in packs. You can get picked off in later rounds by VCs if you’re a lone wolf; you can get watered out of a cap table—there’s all kinds of things that can happen. You’re better off in a pack. At HPA we’re not taking more members right now, but West Suburban Angels in the western suburbs have started up; Cornerstone Angels is another one. If you’re associated with Notre Dame, they have a great angel group that I helped get up and running, and if you don’t want to join any of those, start your own. Harvard also has an angel group. But you can start your own. It’s challenging, but there are resources to help you, and there’s no law against more angel groups. In fact, more angel groups is good for the Midwest, because the more seed capital we have that goes to work, the more chances of it being invested in later-stage companies that are going to be blowouts. From Ohio TechAngels, John Huston—who wears a bow tie—has come up with strategies for angel investors not to use VC. So all the money that’s on the table at the beginning is all the money that needs to go in later, and those people are committed to writing checks at later rounds to make that company succeed. N: So they’ve got that growth capital built in. J: They’ve got it all built in, and they have a heart-to-heart with the entrepreneur about what kind of company they’re investing in and where it’s going to go, and they have a clear idea of when it’s going to exit, and what for. And his argument is, if I look at the state of Wisconsin or Ohio, how many billion-dollar exits have there been from a seed-stage start-up in those states? Zero, that’s how many. N: It’s like Aileen Lee’s article on “Unicorns,” as she termed it. J: Yeah, it’s like a .0067 chance. But how many 100 million-dollar exits have they had? Zero. And then it’s, how many local Ohio companies—so, out of Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Akron, Dayton—have bought a start-up for more that $100 million? Zero. So that really changes the game when you’re an angel investor, because if I know that my exit’s only going to be $15 or $20 million, that changes the valuation from the beginning—which is another thing you have to talk about with valuation. It also changes my entire investing strategy, because I can’t take VC money. I can’t even involve money, because the VCs can’t make money if they invest at a $10 million valuation and it sells for $50 million. That’s nice, but that’s just beer money for them. They need 3x return so that they can raise their next fund. A $50 million exit’s not going to do it for them, and they can’t write a check for $100,000. It’s just too small. They need to write a check of half a million dollars. N: Gotta put that money to work. J: Right, because of the risk-reward and because of all the metrics. It’s a very different way to look at investing. He’d be a good guy to have on, too, John Huston. He’d be a very interesting guy to talk to. N: I wish I had connected with you earlier. The first two deals we closed were each 50k, and we probably could’ve taken less risk and moved that money to more places. But I’m happy with how those are working out, and I’m a member of Cornerstone, so I had Michael on the show. J: Oh, good. Mike and Larry are great. Believe me, I took lumps big-time early and learned a lot. It’s not easy. If it were easy, everybody could do it. N: Sure. Well, hopefully we can help that with the show here and get folks like you on to provide some great advice. So, Jeff, what’s the best way for listeners to connect with you? J: I’m at my blog, pointsandfigures.com. You can just email me through the blog. I’m on Twitter, and my handle in @pointsandfigures, so you can follow me on Twitter; I interact with people there. I’m on Facebook; I’m on LinkedIn; I’m on Pinterest, believe it or not, and another place that I’ve been doing a lot lately is Tumblr, and my blog is different. It’s called pointsnandfigures, because when I typed it in I mis-typed it and didn’t catch it. I post stuff there and interact there. The reason I got into social media was that so many of these companies are using it, and if you don’t use it and learn about it, how are you going to advise someone about it and ascertain whether it’s useful for them? Two books that you can read on social media are Groundswell and World Wide Rave, which will give you a basic education in it. N: Okay, his Twitter handle is @pointsandfigures, the blog is pointsandfigures.com, and his Tumblr blog is pointsnandfigures.tumblr.com. Jeff, it’s been a huge pleasure having you, and I hope to connect again soon. J: Okay; thanks, Nick. 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__label__wiki	0.787573	0.787573	Press releases database Press Release details Commissioners' activities European Union Newsroom Other press releases databases Latest press releases from all EU institutions European Commission News Other available languages: FR DE ES Back to the search results IP/08/1054 Brussels, 27 June 2008 The Commission welcomes the agreement on the electricity link between France and Spain Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Energy, has hailed today's agreement between Mr Zapatero, Prime Minister of Spain, and Mr Fillon, Prime Minister of France, to complete the electricity connection between France and Spain as soon as possible thanks to decisive action on the part of Mario Monti, the European Coordinator. Commissioner Piebalgs welcomed this agreement, ‘which comes after years of being held up, thanks to the remarkable mediation and persuasion efforts of Mario Monti, to whom I wish to express my sincere thanks’. He recalled the role played by the four European coordinators ‘which clearly illustrates the added value that Europe can provide to facilitate the implementation of these projects which are essential for the sustainable growth of our economy.’ ‘This example prompts me to consider the possibility of appointing other coordinators for projects which are experiencing major difficulties’, he concluded. Today’s agreement stems from the conclusions in the report presented by Mario Monti to Mr Zapatero and Mr Fillon in the framework of the intergovernmental conference which took place this Friday in Zaragoza. In response to a request formulated by Mr Sarkozy and Mr Zapatero at the last summit between France and Spain, Mario Monti was able – very quickly – to identify the key issues still outstanding and come up with the right answers, after extensive consultation of the people concerned. The report therefore recommends an exceptional solution, namely to put the cross-border part of the direct current line underground from Baixas, near Perpignan, to Santa Llogaia, near Figueras, using existing infrastructure as far as possible. The two governments have approved these conclusions and instructed the competent authorities and the two electricity grid managers to take the necessary steps for the immediate implementation of this priority project of European interest. In September 2007 the Commission appointed Mario Monti as European Coordinator to facilitate the implementation of this priority project of European interest which had been held up for years. The report by the European Coordinator, Mario Monti, and the technical studies can be found on DG TREN’s website at: http://ec.europa.eu/ten/energy/coordinators/index_en.htm Last update: 19-02-2018 13:28:44 Version2.10.2-268	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line156
__label__wiki	0.835437	0.835437	Official rebuts Egyptian claim on infiltration attempts from Gaza The municipal authority of the Rafah district in Gaza has refuted an Egyptian claim that the 14 Palestinian workmen who got stranded in a flooded tunnel on Tuesday were trying to infiltrate into Egypt and described it as "untrue and unfounded." The Egyptian army flooded yesterday tunnels in the border with Gaza with seawater, which led 14 Palestinian tunnel workmen to go missing before they were located and rescued by Palestinian civil defense personnel. "In light of the tight blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, those workmen were trying to bring some goods and needs into the Strip through what was left of tunnels as well as to prevent the flow of water into them and to do repairs," chief of the municipal authority Subhi Radwan told Quds Press. Subhi condemned an Egyptian security source accusing those workmen of attempting to infiltrate into Egypt through tunnels, describing his accusation as "nonsense." "If there were a free trade zone between Egypt and Gaza, and the crossing was open to individuals and trade, the tunnels would be closed automatically and such phenomenon would have never been there in the first place. We have said this several times to the Egyptian authorities," the Palestinian official said. 14 Gazan workmen go missing in tunnel flooding 14 Palestinian tunnel workmen were reported missing on Tuesday morning after the Egyptian army flooded Rafah border areas with the Gaza Strip with seawater. The civil defense apparatus told the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) that it started in the morning to search for the 14 missing men in the flooded tunnels and managed to locate seven of them. A spokesman for the apparatus affirmed that the contact with the workmen was lost when the Egyptian army pumped seawater into a tunnel close to the one they were inside. The spokesman added that there were strenuous efforts to save the lives of all stranded workmen. Scores of Gazan workmen had been killed in similar incidents since Egypt decided to flood Gaza tunnels with seawater. Gaza tunnels are considered a vital outline for the Palestinians in the impoverished enclave to overcome the harsh humanitarian and economic conditions they are living in as a result of the tight blockade imposed on them by Israel and Egypt. DFLP calls on Egypt to stop flooding Rafah, open crossing The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) has appealed to the Egyptian authorities to stop flooding the Palestinian border areas in Rafah with seawater and to permanently open the Rafah border crossing. Senior DFLP official Ziyad Ghargon stated on Thursday that the pumping of seawater into the Palestinian side of Rafah causes widespread damage to the aquifer, soil and homes in Gaza. Ghargon highlighted the Palestinians' keenness on Egypt's security and stability, calling on the Egyptian leadership to turn the shared Rafah border into a zone of cooperation between the two peoples The DFLP official pointed out to Egypt's closure of the Rafah border crossing for more than 95 consecutive days, urging the Egyptian authorities to open the crossing to Palestinian passengers permanently. Vigil at Rafah crossing calling for release of 4 kidnapped youths The Popular Front for the Release of four Kidnapped Palestinians in Sinai organized on Thursday a protest vigil at Rafah crossing calling for the kidnapped youths’ release after 100 days of their abduction. The participants held photos of the four kidnapped young men along with banners stressing their right to freedom of movement. Mohamed Abu Labda, the uncle of one of the kidnapped youths, said during the vigil that 100 days have passed since their abduction without the reveal of their sons’ whereabouts. Egypt is responsible for their protection and safe return as they were abducted in Egyptian territory, he said. Time has come for their safe return, he said. “If our sons made a mistake or violated the Egyptian law they must be fairly tried and not held permanently without charge or trial.” “We sent letters more than once to the Egyptian President and PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to immediately intervene for our sons’ release, but we received no answer.” On August 26, armed men stopped a bus that was transferring passengers from Rafah crossing to Cairo Airport, just a short distance after the border crossing, and abducted four Palestinian youths. Since then, no information was revealed about their whereabouts. UN Chief urges Egypt to set schedule for opening Rafah crossing The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged the Egyptian authorities to set a schedule for opening the Rafah border crossing with Gaza before the stranded Palestinians. The UN Chief said in a report to the UN General Assembly on the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories that the UN’s main goal in blockaded Gaza resides in alleviating the enclave’s agony by pushing for unblocking all passageways in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1860. Adopted on January 8, 2009, the UNSC Resolution 1860 called for an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire, leading to the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The resolution also sets out urgent tasks for the international community and calls on United Nations member states to intensify their efforts to provide arrangements and guarantees in Gaza to sustain a durable calm and to ensure the sustained reopening of crossing points for the unimpeded provision along with the distribution throughout blockaded Gaza of humanitarian assistance, food, fuel and medical treatment, Ban Ki-moon also expressed his grave concern at the dramatic surge in the unemployment rate in Gaza, which had hit 43% by the end of 2014. He further warned of the fragile state of affairs in the blockaded Gaza Strip, attributing it to the exacerbated socio-economic situation, the delay in the reconstruction process, the internal security mayhem, and the restrictions on free movement. The Rafah crossing point along the Gaza-Egypt borders is the sole passageway for some 1.9 million Palestinians. According to official data, the Egyptian authorities have kept the Rafah crossing closed since the start of 2015, except for 19 days during which the crossing was opened for varying periods and before humanitarian cases only. 3,500 Medical Patients Wait for Rafah Crossing to Open Some 3,500 patients in Gaza are eagerly awaiting the opening of Rafah crossing, on the joint borders between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, in order to travel to receive medical treatment in Arab and international hospitals, says Ministry of Health spokesperson, Ashraf Al-Qidra. In a radio statement on Monday, Al-Qidra expressed his deep concern regarding the seriously deteriorating health conditions in the Gaza Strip, in light of the standing closure of the Rafah crossing. According to Al Ray, Al-Qidra stated that contacts underway with the Egyptian side will not result in progress until the moment of Rafah's reopening, calling Cairo to see to this very soon. Al-Qidra called on the International Red Cross, as well as other medical and human rights organizations, to exert pressure in opening the crossing, and to allow patients travel to receive medical treatment. Since the beginning of this year, Rafah crossing has only been opened for 19 days, during which only a few hundred people managed to travel abroad. Rights group slams Egypt’s “illegal” policy towards Gaza Ensan Center for Democracy and Human Rights considered the shooting attack against a 17-year-old Palestinian boy while fishing in a boat off Gaza Shores by Egyptian border soldiers as a serious attack on Palestinian sovereignty. According to the center’s statement, the Egyptian shooting attack was a flagrant violation of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) that states any child has the right to live in peace and with dignity, and the right to be protected from any attack. The Egyptian restrictions against the Palestinians are "illegal and immoral" practices that run contrary to the international laws, the statement added. “Such attacks came in coincidence with the continued closure of Rafah border crossing.” The center called on Egypt to bear its moral responsibilities towards the besieged Strip of Gaza, calling on the African Organization for Human Rights to exert pressures on Egyptian authorities for the permanent opening of Rafah crossing. A number of Palestinian fishermen are still held in Egyptian prisons after being detained while fishing off Gaza shores. Video Abbas, Sissi reach agreement on measures along Gaza borders Palestinian Authority (PA) president, Mahmoud Abbas, and Egyptian president, Abdul Fattah al-Sissi, discussed in Cairo on Sunday evening the latest measures along the borders with Gaza. Spokesperson for Egyptian presidency, Alaa Youssef, said in a statement following the meeting in Cairo that Egypt’s current measures along the border with the Gaza Strip were being carried out in full coordination with the PA leadership. The Egyptian army recently began flooding tunnels along the borders with the blockaded Gaza Strip with seawater – a move that has resulted in the collapse of Gaza southern border areas' fauna and flora. Youssef further claimed that such measures do not aim to harm Palestinians living in the blockaded Gaza Strip. He added that the PA’s control and management of the border crossings in accordance with international decrees will have positive effects on Gazans’ movement out of and into Gaza. Both parties reached an agreement on the need to stop practices that would fan the flames of simmering tension in the occupied Palestinian territories, the spokesman said. Abbas and his counterpart further called for ceasing Israel’s illegal settlement and providing protection for the Palestinian people. They further stressed the need to pave the way for resuming peace talks. The Palestinian and Egyptian presidents discussed the exacerbating security and humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel’s sacrilegious schemes against holy places of worship. Earlier, on Thursday, 16-year-old Firas Miqdad was fatally shot in his chest by the Egyptian army while fishing off the Rafah shores, in southern Gaza Strip. Haneyya slams Egyptian army for killing fisherman, flooding border Deputy head of Hamas's political bureau Ismail Haneyya has strongly denounced the Egyptian army for killing a 17-year-old fisherman in Gaza waters and persisting in flooding the Palestinian Rafah border areas with seawater. This came during his visit on Saturday evening to Rafah to offer his condolences to the family of the slain boy Firas Miqdad. Haneyya condemned the killing of the boy as a "disregard for the Palestinian blood" and held the Egyptian authorities fully responsible for his death. He also described the incident as a "violation of all values and historical ties binding the Palestinian and Egyptian peoples," affirming that Egyptian soldiers opened fire directly at fishermen in the Palestinian territorial waters. "After we conducted an investigation, it was proven that fisherman Miqdad and the others did not cross the Palestinian waters," the Hamas official asserted. "Let's assume that under such stifling blockade, those fishermen went some meters into the Egyptian waters, the Egyptian army, then, has the means to see clearly that the fishermen were only holding fishing gears," he added. "Such behavior is not acceptable against the Palestinian people. We are today involved in an intifada (uprising) against the Israeli enemy and need the Arabs to support us and protect our backs," Haneyya underlined. He also called on the Egyptian authorities to stop flooding the Palestinian border with seawater and open the Rafah crossing permanently before passengers and goods. "Egypt can protect its security and close the tunnels, but it has to open the crossing in return." Interior ministry demands immediate Egyptian probe into boy's murder Firas Miqdad 16 The Palestinian ministry of interior affairs has called on the Egyptian security authorities to conduct an immediate investigation into the killing of a Gazan boy by Egyptian gunfire as he was fishing inside Palestinian waters on Thursday evening. Spokesman for the ministry Iyad al-Bazam accused the Egyptian army of deliberately opening fire at Palestinian fishing boats off the Palestinian coast of Rafah and killing 16-year-old Firas Miqdad. Bazam described the incident as a serious development and held the Egyptian security authority fully responsible for the murder of Miqdad. "The incident is considered a grave development and a violation of our people's rights within their territory and waters," he underscored. Video Study: Egypt’s flooding of Gaza borders violation of int’l law A study released Thursday by the Department of Legal Affairs at the Palestinian Ministry of Justice warned of the serious upshots of Egypt’s flooding of Gaza borders with high-salinity water, dubbing the project a violation of international laws and conventions. A study conducted by the Justice Ministry found out that Egypt’s pumping of seawater into the borders with the blockaded Gaza Strip leads to the destruction of the aquifer. According to the study, the move is a flagrant violation of the UN’s resolution on the proper management of trans-boundary aquifers, the peaceful sharing of groundwater resources, and the need among States to cooperate in order to prevent pollution and the destruction of shared aquifers. Experts, who conducted the study, warned of the menacing repercussions of the destruction of Gaza’s aquifer, saying Egypt’s attempt to protect its borders does not permit it to do harm to Palestinians. The Justice Ministry called on all concerned parties to immediately step in and stop such a destructive project. In what observers branded an unprecedented move set to please the Israeli occupation, the Egyptian army forces have begun to pump water from the Mediterranean Sea into underground tunnels on the southern borders of the besieged Gaza Strip since last September. According to Gaza’s Water Authority, the move poses a serious threat to the Strip’s water and food security. Blockaded by the Israeli regime since 2007, Gaza used to receive urgently-needed supplies through the network of underground tunnels on its border with Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Palestinians in Gaza are living under inhuman conditions due to the tough siege imposed by the Israeli occupation and also due to Egypt’s quasi-permanent closure of the Rafah border crossing. Palestinian minor killed by Egyptian army fire off Rafah coast Firas Mikdad 16 A Palestinian minor working aboard a fishing boat was shot and killed by Egyptian army fire off the southern Gaza Strip coast of Rafah Thursday evening. Relatives of the 16-year-old boy Firas Mikdad said that he was hit with a bullet in the chest while throwing the fishing net off the southern Rafah coat near to the Egyptian marine borders. They said that the Egyptian army soldiers fired at Palestinian fishermen while working near the border area and one of the bullets fatally hit Mikdad. Video Palestinian fishermen had previously been killed in similar shooting incidents at the same area over the past few years. Some of the deaths were caused by Egyptian gunboats ramming into Palestinian fishing boats and fishermen jumping into the sea to flee the shooting. Palestinians sound alarm bells as Egypt resumes flooding of Gaza borders The Egyptian authorities have continued to flood the Gaza-Egypt borders with high-salinity seawater as part of intents to destroy cross-border tunnel activity, resulting in remarkable damage in Gaza’s fauna and flora. Palestinian security forces and civil defense crews rushed to the scene to protect Palestinian civilians and children from being drowned beneath the high-salinity waters as large pools of seawater stacked one over the other in the area. Local sources told a PIC journalist that high-salinity sea water has been leaking into the Palestinian side of the border area after the Egyptian authorities stepped up pumping of seawater into Gaza’s borders with Rafah city. In what observers branded an unprecedented move set to please the Israeli occupation, the Egyptian army forces have begun, since September 11, to pump water from the Mediterranean Sea into underground tunnels on the southern borders of the besieged Gaza Strip, harming nearby civilian homes and cultivated land lots. According to Gaza Water Authority, the move poses a serious threat to the Strip’s water and food security. Egyptian Army Floods Gaza Tunnels Again For the second time in recent weeks, Egyptian authorities flooded the area along the border with Gaza with water, to destroy underground tunnels between Sinai and the Palestinian territory. A Palestinian source told Anadolu Agency, according to Al Ray, that many tunnels were flooded with sea water in six areas in southern Gaza. The Egyptian army had built large pipelines along the border with the Gaza Strip and began flooding the area with seawater in September in an effort to destroy a network of underground tunnels between the Palestinian territory and the Sinai Peninsula. Blockaded by Israel since 2007, Gaza used to receive much-needed supplies through the network of smuggling tunnels on its border with Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Since the 2013 military coup against President Mohamed Morsi, Egyptian authorities have cracked down on the tunnels. Last year, Egyptian authorities began to establish a buffer zone in North Sinai’s city of Rafah along the border with Gaza following a spate of militant attacks against army and police forces. Page: 14 - 13 - 12 - 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line162
__label__wiki	0.657641	0.657641	229. Rise in Temperature Hurts Coffee Growers Luis Garzón in His Coffee Farm By Elisabeth Rosenthal, The New York Times, March 9, 2011 Timbío, Colombia — Like most of the small landowners in Colombia’s lush mountainous Cauca region, Luis Garzón, 80, and his family have thrived for decades by supplying shade-grown, rainforest-friendly Arabica coffee for top foreign brands like Nespresso and Green Mountain. A sign in the center of a nearby town proclaims, “The coffee of Cauca is No. 1!” But in the last few years, coffee yields have plummeted here and in many of Latin America’s other premier coffee regions as a result of rising temperatures and more intense and unpredictable rains, phenomena that many scientists link partly to global warming. Coffee plants require the right mix of temperature, rainfall and spells of dryness for beans to ripen properly and maintain their taste. Coffee pests thrive in the warmer, wetter weather. Bean production at the Garzóns’ farm is therefore down 70 percent from five years ago, leaving the family little money for clothing for toddlers and “thinking twice” about sending older children to college, said Mr. Garzon’s 44-year-old son, Albeiro, interviewed in a yellow stucco house decorated with coffee posters and madonnas. The shortage of high-end Arabica coffee beans is also being felt in New York supermarkets and Paris cafes, as customers blink at escalating prices. Purveyors fear that the Arabica coffee supply from Colombia may never rebound — that the world might, in effect, hit “peak coffee.” In 2006, Colombia produced more than 12 million 132-pound bags of coffee, and set a goal of 17 million for 2014. Last year the yield was nine million bags. Brands like Maxwell, Yuban and Folgers have increased the retail prices of many grinds by 25 percent or more since the middle of last year in light of tight supply and higher wholesale prices. Profits of high-end coffee chains like Starbucks and Green Mountain have been eroded. Coffee futures of Arabica, the high-end bean that comes predominantly from Latin America, have risen more than 85 percent since last June, to $2.95 a pound, partly over concerns about supply, extreme weather and future quality, said George Kopp, an analyst at the International Futures Group in Chicago. Yet as stockpiles of some of the best coffee beans shrink, global demand is soaring as the rising middle classes of emerging economies like Brazil, India and China develop the coffee habit. “Coffee production is under threat from global warming, and the outlook for Arabica in particular is not good,” said Peter Baker, a coffee specialist with CABI, a research group in Britain that focuses on agriculture and the environment, noting that climate changes, including heavy rains and droughts, have harmed crops across many parts of Central and South America. A top coffee scientist, he has rattled trade forums by warning, Cassandra-like, of the possibility of “peak coffee,” meaning that, like oil supplies, coffee supplies might be headed for an inexorable decline unless growers make more concerted efforts to expand production globally. The Specialty Coffee Association of America warned this year, “It is not too far-fetched to begin questioning the very existence of specialty coffee.” Arabica and Robusta coffee account for virtually all consumption. With its more delicate taste and lower caffeine content, Arabica is more popular and more expensive, though generally more finicky in its weather needs. Robusta production dominates in Asia and Africa. Colombia is the No. 2 Arabica exporter after Brazil, where production is centered on larger, more mechanized farms and continues to grow. The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation says high fertilizer prices have also dented yields. But it agrees with a 2009 report from the International Coffee Organization that concluded, “Climatic variability is the main factor responsible for changes in coffee yields all over the world.” Average temperatures in Colombia’s coffee regions have risen nearly one degree in 30 years, and in some mountain areas the increase has been double that, says Cenicafé, the national coffee research center. Rain in this area was more than 25 percent above average in the last few years. At the new, higher temperatures, the plants’ buds abort or their fruit ripens too quickly for optimum quality. Heat also brings pests like coffee rust, a devastating fungus that could not survive the previously cool mountain weather. The heavy rains damage the fragile Arabica blossoms, and the two-week dry spells that prompt the plant to flower and produce beans occur less often, farmers say. Arabica beans take about seven months to mature. “Half a degree can make a big difference for coffee — it is adapted to a very specific zone,” said Néstor Riaño, a specialist in agroclimatology for Cenicafé. “If temperature rises even a bit, the growth is affected, and the plagues and diseases rise.” While climate scientists agree that the increase in temperature is a clear signal of global warming and high ocean temperatures are generally associated with more frequent storms, scientists are uncertain whether the peculiar weather patterns in the area are directly related to warming, said Stephen E. Zebiak, director general of the International Research Institute for Climate and Society at Columbia University. “It is hard to know whether this severe weather represents natural fluctuations or is a climate change signal, though from a risk management sense, there is good reason to consider how to cope with these extreme events,” Dr. Zebiak said. In the hope of restoring coffee output, researchers at Cenicafé’s labs are toiling on a mission that seems as pressing a priority for Colombia as curing cancer is for medical researchers. Agronomists are teaching the farmers how to control the pests that arrived with the change in the weather. Climatologists are working to provide better local weather predictions. Geneticists are breeding plants that are more resistant to diseases or that can withstand torrential rains or a hotter environment. The Coffee Growers Federation has advised farmers to switch to a newer, hardier strain of Arabica that has been developed by plant breeders at Cenicafé over the last two decades. While the federation says it tastes the same as traditional variants, farmers have resisted because they can ill afford to forgo the income of a yearly crop as they wait for new plants to mature. They have also been wary that a switch could affect flavor. Taste, quality and supply are delicate issues for an industry whose aficionados are notoriously picky. Coffee companies are “working with farmers across the region to address the impact of changing weather patterns that are a direct result of climate change,” said Lisa Magnino, a spokeswoman for Starbucks, Starbucks has already bought enough coffee to last until 2012, she added. Luis Fernando Samper, a spokesman for Colombian Coffee Growers Federation, said that the beans that do make it to breakfast tables in the United States will yield coffee that is as good as ever. The problem is for Colombian farmers, who are producing far fewer beans over all and “more defective beans” that do not meet export standards. For decades, said Luis Garzón, who started growing coffee at 7, it was dry from June 1 to Sept. 8 in Timbío. Several years ago, the perplexing weather arrived. “It can start raining at 6 a.m. and go on for 24 hours,” he said. First, yields declined. Then last year, the coffee rust fungus arrived at the Garzón farm, killing entire fields. “We learned our lesson,” he said, stroking the mottled yellowed leaves of some damaged plants. Now, the family is planting the new, hardier Arabica variant, called castillo. The coffee federation hopes that such innovation will allow growers to keep expensive Arabica coffee on American tables. Meanwhile, it is creating a “product origin” certification program for Colombian coffees, similar to the one that protects Italy’s Parmesan cheese. That way importers will not be tempted to substitute beans from Brazil or Indonesia. 258. Book Review: The Ecological Rift: Capitalism'... 257. From Wild Animals to Domestic Pets; An Evolut... 256. ‘Artificial Leaf’ Could Power a Home: MIT Sci... 255. Marine Life Is Threatened by Fukushima Nuclea... 254. India Reports an Increase in Wild Tiger Popul... 253. Human Prejudice Has Ancient Evolutionary Root... 252. 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__label__wiki	0.678959	0.678959	Stephen Colbert Torches Mitch McConnell – With Jon Stewart’s Help Deadline June 18, 2019 Stephen Colbert defended his old friend and ex-boss Jon Stewart tonight on CBS’ The Late Show and called out Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for his response to Stewart’s calling him out. The former Daily Show host went viral with his emotional testimony before a depleted House Judiciary Committee, pleading for Congress to extend the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund. During a subsequent interview with Chris Wallace on Fox News, Stewart said, “In terms of getting the 9/11 bills passed, Mitch McConnell has been the white whale of this since 2010.” Donald Trump Slams Fox News Poll, Disputes '30 Hours' Title Of ABC Special Donald Trump's George Stephanopoulos Chat Zinged In Late Night (Cough, Cough) 'The Late Show' With Stephen Colbert Lives Up To Its Name, Behind On Kellyanne Conway Status Colbert seized on that particular line, saying, “Yes, Mitch McConnell is the white whale — in that he has been acting like a huge Moby Dick.” From there, Colbert showed a clip of McConnell being interviewed on Fox & Friends this morning. “We’ve never failed to address this issue, and we will address it again,” he said. “I don’t know why [Stewart’s] all bent out of shape about it.” Quick cut to Colbert saying, “Well, Senator, I for one don’t think…” Just then, Stewart emerges from behind the host’s desk and deploys his trademark hand-drumming. After that, he … well, better to just watch the segment above. RELATED STORY: ‘The Late Show’ With Stephen Colbert Lives Up To Its Name, Behind On Kellyanne Conway Status Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter . For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Fox News pundit complains about Ilhan Omar quoting Trump's 'grab 'em by the p****' remark Republicans refuse to criticise Trump's racist tweets House Judiciary Committee presses Big Tech on anti-competitive behavior	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line174
__label__cc	0.69388	0.30612	On Concealing Sins in Confession And he was casting out a devil, and the same was dumb (Lk. 11.14). THE devil does not bring sinners to hell with their eyes open: he first blinds them with the malice of their own sins. ”For their own malice blinded them.” (Wis. ii. 21.) He thus leads them to eternal perdition. Before we fall into sin, the enemy labours to blind us, that we may not see the evil we do and the ruin we bring upon ourselves by offending God. After we commit sin, he seeks to make us dumb, that, through shame, we may conceal our guilt in confession. Thus, he leads us to hell by a double chain, inducing us, after our transgressions, to consent to a still greater sin the sin of sacrilege. I will speak on this subject today, and will endeavour to convince you of the great evil of concealing sins in confession. In expounding the words of David ”Set a door O Lord, round about my lips,” (Ps. cxl. 3) St. Augustine says: “We should keep a door to the mouth, that it may be closed against detraction, and blasphemies, and all improper words, and that it may be opened to confess the sins we have committed. Thus,” adds the holy doctor, ”it will be a door of restraint, and not of destruction.” To be silent when we are impelled to utter words injurious to God or to our neighbour, is an act of virtue; but, to be silent in confessing our sins, is the ruin of the soul. After we have offended God, the devil labours to keep the mouth closed, and to prevent us from confessing our guilt. St. Antonine relates, that a holy solitary once saw the devil standing beside a certain person who wished to go to confession. The solitary asked the fiend what he was doing there. The enemy said in reply: ”I now restore to these penitents what I before took away from them; I took away from them shame while they were committing sin; I now restore it that they may have a horror of confession.”“My sores are putrefied and corrupted, because of my foolishness.” (Ps. xxxvii. 6.) Gangrenous sores are fatal; and sins concealed in confession are spiritual ulcers, which mortify and become gangrenous. “God,” says St. John Chrysostom, “has made sin shameful, that we may abstain from it, and gives us confidence to confess it by promising pardon to all who accuse themselves of their sins.” But the devil does the contrary: he gives confidence to sin by holding out hopes of pardon; but, when sin is committed, he inspires shame, to prevent the confession of it. You, brethren, who have sinned, I say, that you ought to be ashamed to offend so great and so good a God. But you have no reason to be ashamed of confessing the sins which you have committed. Was it shameful in St. Mary Magdalene to acknowledge publicly at the feet of Jesus Christ that she was a sinner? By her confession she became a saint. Was it shameful in St. Augustine not only to confess his sins, but also to publish them in a book, that, for his confusion, they might be known to the whole world? Was it shameful in St. Mary of Egypt to confess, that for so many years she had led a scandalous life? By their confessions these have become saints, and are honoured on the altars of the Church. We say that the man who acknowledges his guilt before a secular tribunal is condemned, but in the tribunal of Jesus Christ, they who confess their sins obtain pardon, and receive a crown of eternal glory. “After confession,” says St. Chrysostom, ”a crown is given to penitents.” He who is afflicted with an ulcer must, if he wish to be cured, show it to a physician: otherwise it will fester and bring on death. If, then, brethren, your souls be ulcerated with sin, be not ashamed to confess it; otherwise you are lost. ”For thy soul be not ashamed to say the truth.” (Eccl. iv. 24.) But, you say, I feel greatly ashamed to confess such a sin. If you wish to be saved, you must conquer this shame.”For there is a shame that bringeth sin, and there is a shame that bringeth glory and grace.” (Ib. iv. 25.) There are, according to the inspired writer, two kinds of shame: one of which leads souls to sin, and that is the shame which makes them conceal their sins at confession; the other is the confusion which a Christian feels in confessing his sins; and this confusion obtains for him the grace of God in this life, and the glory of heaven in the next. St. Augustine says, that to prevent the sheep from seeking assistance by her cries the wolf seizes her by the neck, and thus securely carries her away and devours her. The devil acts in a similar manner with the sheep of Jesus Christ. After having induced them to yield to sin, he seizes them by the throat, that they may not confess their guilt; and thus he securely brings them to hell. For those who have sinned grievously, there is no means of salvation but the confession of their sins. But, what hope of salvation can he have who goes to confession and conceals his sins, and makes use of the tribunal of penance to offend God, and to make himself doubly the slave of Satan? What hope would you entertain of the recovery of the man who, instead of taking the medicine prescribed by his physician, drank a cup of poison? God! What can the sacrament of penance be to those who conceal their sins, but a deadly poison, which adds to their guilt the malice of sacrilege? In giving absolution [a guarantee with our traditional Catholic priests, cf., our page "Catholic Resistance", for the priests of the "New Catholic Church", with their questionable "New Ordination", generally reduce sins to mere 'weakness' so that the traditional Sacrament of Penance is falsified into a Protestant 'counselling' session] , the confessor dispenses to his patient the blood of Jesus Christ; for it is through the merits of that blood that he absolves from sin. What, then, does the sinner do, when he conceals his sins in confession? He tramples under foot the blood of Jesus Christ. And should he afterwards receive the holy communion in a state of sin, he is, according to St. Chrysostom, as guilty as if he threw the consecrated host into a sink. Accursed shame! how many poor souls do you bring to hell? Unhappy souls! they think only of the shame of confessing their sins, and do not reflect that, if they conceal them, they shall be certainly damned. Some penitents ask: ”What will my confessor say when he hears that I have committed such a sin ?” What will he say? He will say that you are, like all persons living on this earth, miserable and prone to sin: he will say that, if you have done evil, you have also performed a glorious action in overcoming shame, and in candidly confessing your fault. ”But I am afraid to confess this sin.” To how many confessors, I ask, must you tell it? It is enough to mention it to one priest, who hears many sins of the same kind from others. It is enough to confess it once: the confessor will give you penance and absolution, and your conscience shall be tranquillized. But, you say: ”I feel a great repugnance to tell this sin to my spiritual father.” Tell it, then, to another confessor, and, if you wish, to one to whom you are unknown. ”But, if this come to the knowledge of my confessor, he will be displeased with me.” What then do you mean to do? Perhaps, to avoid giving displeasure to him, you intend to commit a heinous crime, and remain under sentence of damnation. This would be the very height of folly. But you say: “I am afraid that my confessor, when he hears my sin, will rebuke me with great severity.” God! Do you not see that all these are deceitful artifices of the devil to bring you to hell? No; the confessor will not rebuke you, but he will give an advice suited to your state. A confessor cannot experience greater consolation than in absolving a penitent who confesses his sins with true sorrow and with sincerity. If a queen were mortally wounded by a slave, and you were in possession of a remedy by which she could be cured, how great would be your joy in saving her life! Such is the joy which a confessor feels in absolving a soul in the state of sin. By his act he delivers her from eternal death: and by restoring to her the grace of God, he makes her a queen of Paradise. But you have so many fears, and are not afraid of damning your own soul by the enormous crime of concealing sins in confession. You are afraid of the rebuke of your confessor, and fear not the reproof which you shall receive from Jesus Christ, your Judge, at the hour of death. You are afraid that your sins shall become known (which is impossible), and you dread not the day of judgment, on which, if you conceal them, they shall be revealed to all men. If you knew that, by concealing sins in confession, they shall be made known to all your relatives and to all your neighbours, you would certainly confess them. But, do you not know, says St. Bernard, that if you refuse to confess your sins to one man, who, like yourself, is a sinner, they shall be made known not only to all your relatives and neighbours, but to the entire human race? If you do not confess your sin, God himself shall, for your confusion, publish not only the sin which you conceal, but also all your iniquities, in the presence of the angels and of the whole world. ”I will discover thy shame to thy face, and will show thy wickedness to the nations.” (Nah. iii. 5.) Listen, then, to the advice of St. Ambrose. The devil keeps an account of your sins, to charge you with them at the tribunal of Jesus Christ. Do you wish, says the saint, to prevent this accusation? Anticipate your accuser: accuse yourself now to a confessor, and then no accuser shall appear against you at the judgment-seat of God. But, according to St. Augustine, if you excuse yourself in confession, you shut up sin within your soul, and shut out pardon. If, then, brethren, there be a single soul among you who has ever concealed a sin, through shame, in the tribunal of penance, let him take courage, and make a full confession of all his faults. ”Give glory to God with a good heart.” (Eccl. xxxv. 10.) Give glory to God, and confusion to the devil. A certain penitent was tempted by Satan to conceal a sin through shame; but she was resolved to confess it; and while she was going to her confessor, the devil came forward and asked her where she was going. She courageously answered: “I am going to cover myself and you with confusion.” Act you in a similar manner; if you have ever concealed a mortal sin, confess it candidly to your director, and confound the devil. Remember that the greater the violence you do yourself in confessing your sins, the greater will be the love with which Jesus Christ will embrace you. Courage, then! expel this viper which you harbour in your soul, and which continually corrodes your heart and destroys your peace. Oh! what a hell does a Christian suffer who keeps in his heart a sin concealed through shame in confession! He suffers an anticipation of hell. It is enough to say to the confessor: ”Father, I have a certain scruple regarding my past life, but I am ashamed to tell it.” This will be enough: the confessor will help to pluck out the serpent which gnaws your conscience. And, that you may not entertain groundless scruples, I think it right to tell you, that if the sin which you are ashamed to tell be not mortal, or if you never considered it to be a mortal sin, you are not obliged to confess it; for we are bound only to confess mortal sins. Moreover, if you have doubts whether you ever confessed a certain sin of your former life, but know that, in preparing for confession, you always carefully examined your conscience, and that you never concealed a sin through shame; in this case, even though the sin about the confession of which you are doubtful, had been a grievous fault, you are not obliged to confess it because it is presumed to be morally certain that you have already confessed it. But, if you know that the sin was grievous, and that you never accused yourself of it in confession, then there is no remedy; you must confess it, or you must be damned for it. But, lost sheep, go instantly to confession. Jesus Christ is waiting for you; he stands with arms open to pardon and embrace you, if you acknowledge your guilt. I assure you that, after having confessed all your sins, you shall feel such consolation at having unburdened your conscience and acquired the grace of God, that you shall for ever bless the day on which you made this confession. Go as soon as possible in search of a confessor. Do not give the devil time to continue to tempt you. and to make you put off your confession: go immediately: for Jesus Christ is waiting for you. (A Sermon of St. Alphonsus Liguori) Posted by Ignis Dei at 9:56 AM Labels: Catholicism, Christian Life, Confession, devil, Hell, Humility, mortal sin, Most Precious Blood, Our Lord Jesus Christ, Satan, St. Alphonsus Liguori, St. Augustine, St. Bernard, Traditional Catholic, truth The Mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God Tepidity of Soul "Ite ad Ioseph" ("Go to Joseph" - Gen. 41.55). Christianity: Not a "Feel Good" Religion Christian Doctrinal Instruction: Heaven	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line183
__label__wiki	0.974238	0.974238	Warri- a youth leader in Udu Local Government Area Of Delta State, Pius Batete who reportedly led the seven-man team that rescued a businessman, Mr. Benjamin Amrayinbure, last month from kidnappers who demanded a ransom before claim by a member of the Delta State Youth Development Committee, Comrade Henry Mukoro, that it was not the Delta Waterways Security Committee (DWSC) that facilitated the release of the hostage. In an interview with vanguard, Pius Batete said, �I personally led the operation. We were recruited to release the hostage by our leader, reverend Duke Apososo on behalf of the Delta Waterways security committee (DWSC). Comrade Amrayinbure had in a statement published in vanguard last month, alleged that he and his boys rounded up the kidnapper when he came to Orhuwhorun junction to collect the leader of the Quick response squad. But dismissing Amrayinbure�s report, Batete said, �For the avoidance of doubt, the member of the DWSC from Udu, Reverend Akpososo directed the whole rescue operations from Jitos Hotel, I, Pius Batete, led the rescue team of seven men who are loyal boys to the DWSC member from Udu, except Mukoro Ejoor, who is the smallest of the boys that did the job.� State, insisting, however, that Barrister Edward Sado remained the authentic chairman of the party in the state, since he was duly elected in a congress which was monitored by the independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the leadership of the party. The faction noted that it would ensure that due process was followed in resolving disagreements with the other factions led by former Trustee of the party, Chief Tony Anenih. Rising from a meeting in Benin, the faction declared that the choice of Chief Samson Ekhabafe as chairman of the party was unacceptable to them since he was never elected in the elections that were held in the state. Other leaders at the well attended meeting included the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Albert Legogie, chairman of the party in the state, Barr. Edward Sado, former Deputy Governor of the state. Reverend Peter Obadan, Elder Sunny Uyugue, former Chief of staff to the state government. Mr Isaiah Osifo, Chief Henry Tenebe and Chief Francis Inegbeneki Admiral Akhigbe, who addressed newsmen shortly after the meeting, stated: �this meeting was called because we want peace in the state PDP, but we have discovered that due process is not being followed in certain issues.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line184
__label__cc	0.688493	0.311507	GU Board Forums > Basketball discussion > Men's Basketball > Countdown.... View Full Version : Countdown.... sdzag 4 more wins till we get our next piece of a WCC league championship. The only thing that stinks is when you buy a WCC tourny ticket you only get 2 Gonzaga games each year. With the ticket prices so high I almost wish we didn't get the buys. But I'll take the reg. season championships instead. With a sweep this week at Saint Mary's College and the University of San Francisco, Gonzaga University is all but assured no worse than second place and a spot in the West Coast Conference Tournament semifinals. The top two finishers in the WCC are seeded into the semifinals, meaning the top two teams need just two wins to claim the tourney title and automatic NCAA Tournament berth. A sweep would give Gonzaga no worse than a 4-game lead over SMC, the University of San Diego and Santa Clara University, the latter two teams each 5-4 heading into this week's play. The Bulldogs still have games at SCU and USD awaiting the final weekend of WCC play. Gonzaga holds a two-game lead over the University of Portland, but the Bulldogs have already swept the Pilots this season and a win Thursday would give Gonzaga a sweep of the Gaels, thus earning Gonzaga the tiebreaker over both schools. http://gozags.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021109aaa.html DoggieDogpound Hate to say it, but there is a chance of only seeing 1 GU game in Vegas. It is highly unlikely, but they could lose the Sunday game. Baldwinzag There is definitely a chance they could lose the first game b/c there is a chance they could lose any game. If we're riding the "chance train", there is a chance Gonzaga could win out and I'm not just talking about the WCC...we could win it all! There's always a chance.;) I'm with Sdzag. I miss the three guaranteed games we used to play in the WCC Tourney. I know Coach Few and the majority of Zag fans were in support of a "buy system" for the top seeds, I was never excited about it. I understand automatic semifinal game only benefits us, I still preferred the three game marathon. 3 games, 3 days, do or die. Love it. 3 games, 3 days, do or die. Love it. Played on someone else's home court (Santa Clara or San Diego): BS. I agree Angelo. It was BS the WCC didn't move the Tournament to a neutral court awhile ago. The WCC Tournament being featured in a central location such as Las Vegas on a non-partisan court was long overdue.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line187
__label__wiki	0.739744	0.739744	HOME ABOUT US EVENTS/TICKETS FIGHTERS CONTACT US PHOTO GALLERIES VIDEOS MERCHANDISE MATCHMAKING LINKS SPONSORS A Natural Boxing Bond By Lee Anderson, the Charlotte Sun, August 29, 2010 Freeman Barr, center, poses next to promoter Jeff Brady, left, and trainer Steve Canton. Barr is fighting on Tuesday night's "War on the Peace River" boxing match at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center in Punta Gorda. Sun Photo by Lee Anderson Former middleweight champ Freeman "The Natural" Barr is ready to step back into the ring. At least that is what he says. Freeman's manager and trainer, Steve Canton, agrees. For over 15 years the two have stuck by each other's side. Through cuts and bruises, to a career threatening illness, the two have had each other's back. In a sport often driven by greed and money, a relationship like Canton and Barr's is scarce. So if the two say they are ready to get back at it, who could argue? And this Tuesday at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center that is exactly what they will do. The event is dubbed "War on the Peace River." Barr is a native of the Bahamas. He grew up in a family with 13 siblings, and three of his cousins were respected professional boxers. It was natural for Freeman to gravitate toward boxing, and it was boxing that led Barr to Canton's Fort Myers gym back in 1993. Canton, considered a world-class trainer and cutman, has been involved in nearly every aspect of boxing for the past 52 years. He saw something in Barr. Something he says not all fighters have. "I knew right away Freeman had heart." He was a little rough, but you can teach the techniques: You can't teach the heart," Canton said. "Freeman did not come from a lot. He didn't get his first pair of shoes until he was 12. After our first fight together, he used the money to buy his first car." After lining up 10 straight wins; the two received a shot at the Florida State Middleweight Championship in 1996. Freeman did not disappoint, bringing back the title to Southwest Florida. Freeman would go on to capture the IBO middleweight title in front of his native Bahamians, and later the WBO-NABO middleweight title in Punta Gorda. Barr's career was stalled in 2003 after being diagnosed with sarcoidosis - a disease that caused inflammation and tumors in Barr's lungs. The severity of the illness took its toll on Freeman, who put his profession on hold for two years. "I trust Steve. He has always been there for me," Barr said. "He helped me and my family when I was sick, and I help him out whenever I can." Barr returned the favor in 1997 after Canton was afflicted with double pneumonia and a collapsed lung. With nobody to run the gym, Barr gladly ran operations at the SJC gym in Fort Myers for three months until Canton returned. "What a lot of people don't know about Freeman is he's an electrician by day," Canton said of his, protege. "He does his day job, then he heads out to the gym. He works hard." Training rigorously for the past year, the two hope all that hard work pays off on Tuesday night. Although he has not fought in almost four years, Barr says he feels better than ever. But Canton knows if another championship is in the cards the time for Freeman is now. "He is just now entering his prime," Canton said of the 36 year old Barr. Heavier fighters generally have longer careers. And he is going to compete at light heavyweight. Besides, he has never been healthy like he is now. He always fought with his disease. Now he is back." Barr (28-4, 15KO) will he facing Dion Stanley(10-3,7KO). According to his promoter, Stanley shares a line of ancestry linking Wyatt Earp, the famed peace keeper, to the Dodge City native. Barr and Stanley will likely not be keeping the peace Tuesday night. Also on the card Tuesday is "Silky" Wilky Campfort. Campfort represented his native Haiti in the 2008 Olympics and hopes to make a name for himself in the light middleweight division. Another amateur standout and former Olympian from the Czech Republic, cruiserweight Daniel Kooij, boasts a perfect professional record and plans to keep it that way. Tampa's Marquis Davis, Willie Chisholm and Manny Woods will also be fighting. Fort Myers' Jesus Lule will round out the card against Cuba�s Yuniel Ramos. Many boxing and NFL luminaries will be in attendance to meet and greet the fans. The weigh-ins will take place Monday at boxing Headquarters the Four Poins by Sheraton in Punta Gorda. Tickets are $75 for Elite Ringside, $35 for Reserved Ringside, and $20 for General Admission, and can be purchased at the Event & Conference Center box office, John Hall's Goal Post Sports Bar and Grill, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, the SJC Boxing Gym in Fort Myers, and online at www.bradyproductions.com. Copyright 2010 Brady Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line198
__label__wiki	0.940068	0.940068	IndiaWelfarestat.com is now providing facility to create various charts and India's map with state boundaries and created charts can be saved in .jpg, .pdf and .png file formats and maps in .png file format. 20-Point Programme Administrative Units Backward Classes Schemes Child Schemes Electrification Family Welfare Foreign Contribution Human Development Index Labour Welfare Literacy Minorities Scheme National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) (1992-2018) Prime Ministers Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) Roads Rural Schemes Social Schemes Tribal Schemes Urban Schemes Voluntary Schemes Women Schemes Andaman & Nicobar Islands Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chandigarh Chhattisgarh Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu Delhi Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Lakshadweep Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Odisha Puducherry Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Telangana Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal Data at Regional level : Eastern Southern Northern Western & Central North-East Hindi Belt State-wise List of Districts in India (As on 31st March, 2018) State-wise Number of Open Defecation Free (ODF) Declared Districts in India (As on 23.07.2018) Number of Districts/DRDAs/Blocks/Villages in India (2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2012) Selected State-wise Number of Left Wing Extremist (LWE) Affected Districts in India (2009 to 2012-Upto 30.06.2012) State-wise Number of Districts/DRDAs/Blocks/Villages in India (2012) Number of Districts, Increase in Number of Districts and Average Population Size of Districts in India (As per 1961 to 2011 Census) Number of States, Union Territories, Districts, Tehsils/Sub-Districts, Community Development Blocks, Towns and Villages in India (As per 1991, 2001 and 2011 Census) State-wise List of 47 New Districts in India (As per 2011 Census) State-wise List of Districts in India (As per 2011 Census) State-wise Name of New Districts Created in India (1981-1991, 1991-2001 and 2001-2011) State-wise Number of District, Sub-Districts, Towns and Villages in India (As per 2011 Census) State-wise Number of Districts/New Districts, Affected Districts and Number of Districts with no Jurisdictional Changes in India (As per 2011 Census) State-wise List of Backward Districts in India (2009-2010) State-wise List of Border Districts in India (2009-2010) State-wise List of Left-Wing Extremist Affected (LWE) Districts in India (2009-2010) State-wise List of Minority Concentrated Districts (MCD) in India (2009-2010) State-wise List of Scheduled Caste (SC) Concentration Districts in India (2009-2010) State-wise List of Scheduled Tribe (ST) Concentration Districts in India (2009-2010) State-wise Number of Districts, Tehsils and Subdivisions Sanctioned and Work Completed under Computerisation of Land Records Programme in India (As on 16.03.2007) State-wise Number of Districts/DRDAs and Blocks in India (As on 31.01.2004 and 01.11.2005) State-wise Name of Backward Districts Initiative Plan under Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojana in India (2002-2003) State-wise Number of Backward Districts Identified by Task Force in India (2002) Administrative Division-wise Number of District in India (As per 2001 Census) List of Districts with New Name in India (As per 2001 Census) State-wise List of 127 New Districts in India (As per 2001Census) Number of Foreign Territories in India (1872, 1881, 1891, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941 and 1951) Administrative Division-wise Number of Princely State/Districts and British Districts in India (As per 1872 Census) Related News :	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line200
__label__wiki	0.505091	0.505091	Camp or Playground [ Bomb-Laying ] Bomb-Laying Scouting Games Stalking Games Tracking Games Cycists' Games: Bikes Town Games Seamanship Games First Aid Games Games for Strength On Trek Kim's Game By Sir Robert Baden-Powell GENERAL GAMES FOR CAMP OR PLAYGROUND. ["Catch the Thief" and "Bang the Bear" are from Mr. Thompson Seton's book The Birch Bark Roll of the Woodcraft Indians.] 1. CATCH THE THIEF. A red rag is hung up in the camp or room in the morning the umpire goes round to each Scout in turn, while they are at work or play, and whispers to him: "There is a thief in the camp;" but to one he whispers: "There is a thief in the camp, and you are he--Marble Arch," or some other well known spot about a mile away. That Scout then knows that he must steal the rag at any time within the next three hours, and bolt with it to the Marble Arch. Nobody else knows who is to be the thief, where he will run to, or when he will steal it. Directly any one notices that the red rag is stolen, he gives the alarm, and all stop what they may be doing at the time and dart off in pursuit of the thief. The Scout who gets the rag or a bit of it wins. If none succeeds in doing this, the thief wins. He must carry the rag tied round his neck, and not in his pocket or hidden away. 2. BANG THE BEAR. One big boy is bear, and has three bases in which he can take refuge and be safe. He carries a small balloon on his back. The other boys are armed with clubs of straw rope twisted or knotted scarves, with which they try to burst his balloon while he is outside a base. The bear has a similar club, with which he knocks off the hunters' hats. If a hunter's hat is knocked off he is counted killed but the bear's balloon has to be burst before he is killed so he will learn to turn his face to the enemy and not his back. 3. SHOOT OUT. Two patrols compete. Bottles or bricks are set up on end, one for each Scout in the two patrols; the patrols take their stand side by side and facing their respective enemy (the two "patrols" of bottles or bricks), and await the word "fire." They are armed with twelve stones each. As soon as a target falls over a corresponding man of the other patrol has to sit down--killed. 4. THE BULL FIGHT. Twelve players are needed for the game, which is interesting to watch and makes a good spectacle for a display The players: 1 bull, 1 matador, 4 Chulos and 6 scarf-bearers. The bull enters the arena (which should be made by Scouts "forming fence") with four or five 6 in. strips of paper, pinned to his back. The Chulos try to tear off these without being touched by the bull, but if the bull touches them twice they are dead. The scarf bearers, who carry their scarves in their hand, run in between the bull and a Chulo if he is hard pressed, and by waving their scarves in the bull's face, make him follow them. If a Chulo is once touched by the bull, he is dead. Only one strip may be taken at a time. When all the strips are off, or all the Chulos killed, the arena is cleared and the bull blindfolded, with a scarf tied round his neck so that one pull at an end brings it off The matador then enters and has, to remove the scarf without being touched by the bull. If he succeeds, the bull is dead. 5. BASKET BALL. This is a game something like football, which can be played in a room or limited space. A small football is used, but it is never to be kicked. It is only to be thrown or patted with the hands. Kicking or stopping the ball with the foot or leg is not allowed. The ball may be held in the hands, but not hugged close to the body, nor may it be carried for more than two paces. All holding, dashing, charging, shouldering, tripping, etc., is forbidden and there is a penalty of a free throw to the opposite side from the fifteen foot mark at the net, which forms the goal. The net is hung up about ten feet above the ground on a post, tree, or wall, so that the ball can be thrown into it. Opposite each goal a path fifteen feet long and six feet wide, beginning immediately under the basket and leading towards the center of the ground, is marked out. At the end of this path a circle is drawn ten feet in diameter. When there is a free throw, the thrower stands inside this circle, and no player is allowed within it or within the measured path. Corners, and other rules are the same as in Association football; but in ordinary rooms with side walls, it is not necessary to have "out " at the sides. The usual number of players is four or five a side, and these can be divided into goalkeeper, back, and three forwards. If there is plenty of room the number of players could be increased. A referee is required, who throws up the ball at the start of each half of the game, and also after each goal. 6. KNIGHT ERRANTRY. It is an interesting competition for patrols to compete in knight errantry. Two start out with orders to return within two or three hours and report, on their honor, any good turns they have been able to do in the time, if necessary calling at houses and farms and asking if there is any job to be done for nothing. 7. FIND THE NORTH. Scouts are posted thirty yards apart, and each lays down his staff on the ground pointing to what he considers the exact north (or south), without using any instrument, and retires six paces to the rear. The umpire then compares each stick with the compass. The boy who is most correct wins. This is a useful game to play at night, or on sunless days as well as sunny days. 8. COCK-FIGHTING. Cock fighting always proves, amusing, and our illustration shows a way of playing the game, which may be new to some of you. Instead of sitting on the floor, with staff under knees and hands clasped round legs in the usual manner, the two combatants get into a squatting position, with the staff held as usual. The picture shows this quite clearly. It is then very comical to see each "cock" hopping about and endeavoring to upset his opponent. 9. CAMP BILLIARDS. The billiard table consists of a smooth sack placed on a level piece of ground the " cushions" being made of Scout staves. Old golf balls take the place of the usual ivory kind, and instead of a proper billiard cue the Scouts use their staves. 10. STOOL KICKING. Here is the description of a good game for you to play either in your clubrooms or out of doors. There are about six or nine players, and they all join hands and form a ring round some object, which will fall over if touched, such as a footstool stood upright. The players all swing round the stool and each one has to do his best to make one of the others knock the stool over as they swing round, at the same time avoiding knocking it down himself. When a boy knocks over the stool he stands out, and the game goes on until only one player remains. 11. TAKE THE HAT (For Two Patrols). A hat is placed on the floor. One Scout from each patrol comes forward. Both lean over towards the hat, each placing his right hand over and his left hand under the arms of his opponent. The thing to do is to remove the hat with the left hand and get away with it before the other fellow hits you on the back with his right hand. The one who succeeds in doing this takes his unsuccessful opponent prisoner. The game is continued until one patrol has made prisoners of all, or half, of the opposing patrol. 12. THE STAFF RUN (For Four Patrols). Two patrols play together against the other two. We will call them A, B, C, and D. A and B face each other, with a distance of fifty feet between them, the boys standing one behind the other. C and D do the same, taking their position at least fifteen feet to the side of their opponents. The Scoutmaster, or whoever directs the game, stands in the center of the parallelogram which is thus formed. This is shown quite clearly in the picture. He hands a staff to the first boy of each of the patrols standing side by side. Upon a given signal these two run as quickly as they can to the boys heading the other two patrols, hand them the staves, and retire from the game. The two who now have the staves return them to the first of the remaining Scouts of the other patrols, after which they retire from the game, and so on. The game is continued until all the boys have run with the staves. The object is to see which two of the patrols can finish first. The last boy on either side carries the staff to the Scoutmaster in the center. Of course, that side wins whose last boy gets to the Scoutmaster first. Naturally, you must remember to have the same number of boys on both sides, and each must stand perfectly still until he has received the staff. If you play this game outdoors, you can get more fun out of It by arranging so that a ditch, fence, or other obstacle has to be crossed by the boys who run with the staves. 13. PASS IT ON. This game can be played either in the clubroom or out of doors, and two or more patrols can take part. All that is required to play it are two hollow rubber balls, or a pair of boxing gloves will do very well. The players should be divided into two equal parties, and should stand in two rows alongside each other. The leader of each party stands at the head of his line, and when the signal to "Go" is given throws the ball between his legs to the man behind him, who passes it on to the next, and so on, until it reaches the last man, who has to run with it outside his line and give it to his leader. The side which gets the ball back to the leader wins, and the game can be varied by throwing the ball over the head instead of between the legs. 14. TOILET TAG. For this game two equal teams are required. Each team formed of one patrol is the best fun, but, if necessary, the two teams can be furnished from one patrol. The simplest form of the game is to take the huts of all the players and place them in a row in the middle of the ground, the two teams standing facing each other on either side of the row about twenty five yards from it. A Scoutmaster or Patrol Leader, standing at one end of the row, then calls a number, and each Scout having that number in his patrol runs to the row, and endeavors to obtain the hat nearest the Scoutmaster, and return to his place without being "tigged," or touched by the other Should he be tigged, he must replace the hat in the row. The game proceeds until one patrol has secured a complete set of hats. If there are more than two patrols the losers of the first game play another patrol, and so on till all have had a turn. As the two Scouts will probably reach the hat almost at the same time, each should pretend to seize it, and thus induce the other to move in one direction, while he seizes the hat and moves off briskly the other way. There is much value in securing a good start by means of a well executed feint, and great fun always results when two experts at pretence are opposed to each other No Scout should be called upon a second time until every other member of his patrol has been once called upon. The game may be varied in several ways, of which the two following are typical: 1. Instead of aiming at the same bat, each Scout called upon may be required to find his own hat among all the hats placed in a heap, and, having found it, to attempt the double task of tigging his opponent and of returning to his own place without being tigged. Should he be successful when his number is called again, he has only to tig his opponent, and need not trouble about securing a hat, as he will, of course, already have got his own. When the two Scouts bearing the same number have secured hats, they inform the Scoutmaster and drop behind the line, taking no further part in the game. 2. Other articles of Scout toilet, e.g. scarves, lanyards, water bottles, may be put down, and any player having secured a hat would then aim at another article until his toilet was complete. The order in which articles are to be obtained must be definitely laid down by the Scoutmaster, when the game begins. In this variation, the patrol to which a Scout who first completes his toilet belongs wins the game. 15. BOMB-LAYING. An excellent game for the country is " Bomb-Laying. " It is most exciting if the cover is good or if the light is just failing. The troop divides into two parties, each commanded by a Patrol-leader. Each Scout, with the exception of the Leader, is provided with a small stick about seven or eight inches long, and sharpened to a point at one end. These sticks may be cut from trees or bushes (if permission is first obtained and no damage is done), or, failing these, the pieces of wood in an ordinary bundle of firewood will do very well. Each Scout wears his " life," i.e. scarf, tie, or piece of tape, in the back of his belt as a tail, so that it can easily be pulled out. The Scoutmaster then defines an area which provides good cover, and the two parties select a "camp" which they think can be best defended. The center of each camp is marked by a patrol flag mounted on a staff. If the game is played in the dark, then the camps must be marked with a lamp. The camps are an area within a twenty-five yards' radius of each flag or lamp. The object of each party is to place their "bombs," represented by the sticks, within the other party's camp. When a Scout has planted his "bomb" in the opponent's camp, he must take the scarf or tie out of his belt and tie it round the stick. A " bomb " is not planted until this is done. A Scout is "killed" when an opponent snatches his "life" from his belt, and when "dead" he can take no further part in the game, but must make his way quickly to a definite piece of neutral ground agreed upon before beginning the game. When the cover is good it Is often possible to "kill" a Scout without his noticing it, and when after carefully planting the "bomb" the owner discovers he is "dead," his feelings are better imagined than described. Each party works under the command of its leader, who directs the attack. Thus it may prove better to attempt to lay only a few bombs and use the rest of the party for defense. The leader must remain in his camp area, and is not allowed to "kill" any of the opposite side. He may climb a tree or, direct operations from any position within his camp. Scouts who have successfully planted their bombs must make their way straight back to their leader and inform him, after which they may take part in the defense of their own camp--being provided with another "life." No Scout is allowed to lay more than one bomb. If a Scout who has laid his bomb is caught on the return journey, he can be taken back to the captor's camp and made to remove his bomb, and then "killed." At the end of an arranged period of time the Scoutmaster sounds a bugle or whistle for operations to cease, and the side which has laid the greatest number of bombs wins the game. A very large troop may be split up into more than two parties and a general "international warfare" indulged in. 16. BAITING THE BADGER. This is an excellent game for a Scout display, and can be played either in a hall or out of doors in a field. A couple of ropes, each about ten feet long, are tied to a heavy weight or driven into the ground with tent pegs. The "Badger" holds the loose end of one rope and the "Baiter" the other. The Badger has a tin with a pebble in it, while the Baiter carries a cushion or pillow. Both are blindfolded. The game is played as follows The Badger rattles the pebble in the tin, at the same time running round the weight, and the Baiter tries to find him and knock him with the cushion. Both boys, of course, have to keep their own rope quite taut as they run round to prevent themselves from tripping. 17. RING CATCHING. An effective item for a Scout display is Ring Catching. It is also an excellent game for Scouts, as it makes them quick with their eyes and nimble on their feet. The game is played as follows: One Scout, whom we will call the "Thrower," is armed with half a dozen rope quoit rings, about four or five inches in diameter, which he throws to another Scout, who has to catch them one by one on his staff. The "Thrower" must deliver the rings fairly quickly, only giving the "Catcher" time to come smartly back to the "engage" position, after catching or missing each ring. The rings should not be thrown from the same spot each time; but the "Thrower" should never approach within three yards of the "Catcher." Short throws, high throws, and long throws should be all given, in order to make the game more exciting. The pole should have a piece of leather slipped over it to protect the hands from being hurt by the rope rings. Of course, the range and other distances can be made to suit local conditions. 18. SHOOTING. A fairly large circular area is marked out and all the Scouts but one take up their positions inside it. The remaining Scout is "armed" with a tennis ball, with which he endeavors, to "shoot" the Scouts inside the area. Each Scout who is "shot" comes outside and helps in the "shooting," but only one tennis ball is used throughout the game. The Scouts inside the area, by rushing from one side to the other, dodging or jumping, can delay being hit for some time, and when their numbers become few, the fun is fast and furious. The Scouts who are "shot" should arrange themselves round the circle, so as to pick up the ball quickly as it flies across the area. The game may be arranged as an inter patrol contest in this way: One patrol takes up its position inside the area, and the leader of the opposing patrol commences "shooting." For each Scout he hits he is allowed to have one of his own patrol to assist him, the Scout who is hit retiring. The time taken to kill off the whole of the opposing patrol is noted, the winners being the patrol taking the shortest time. 19. KICK IT AND RUN. This game is best played in a clearing in a wood, but can also be played in an open field. One Scout takes up his position in the clearing and the rest seek cover as near as possible. A football is rolled into the clearing by the Scoutmaster or some other person acting as umpire. The Scout inside the clearing immediately kicks it outside and rushes out to "tag" any other Scout he can find and catch but directly the ball is kicked back into the clearing, he must return and kick it out. No Scout May be "tagged" while the ball is lying still in the clearing. The umpire watches the ball, and directly it comes to a standstill inside the clearing he blows his whistle to indicate the fact. While the one Scout is returning to kick the ball out, the others may change their position or seek fresh hiding places. The Scouts who are caught remove their scarves or wear a white handkerchief around one arm, and then help their captor to catch other Scouts; but they must not kick the ball, and must return to the clearing each time the whistle is blown. The winner is the Scout who is caught last. In an open field the clearing is indicated by a white mark on the grass or corner posts, and Scouts have to elude capture more by dodging than by seeking cover. As a variation, successive patrols may "hold" the clearing and endeavor to capture the rest of the troop in the shortest possible time. The Patrol leader only is allowed to kick the ball. out of the clearing. The winning patrol is that which takes the shortest time. In this variation the Scouts who are caught do not take any further part in the game, and for this reason it is not so suitable for a cold winter's day. 20. TUB TILTING. This is a favorite game of the Boy Scouts of America, and was invented by Mr. Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief Scout of America. Two Scouts are mounted on upturned tubs, about nine feet apart, and armed with long bamboo poles. Each pole has a boxing glove on one end, and the Scouts have to knock one another off the tubs with the poles. The boxing glove, of course, prevents any damage being done. If tubs cannot be obtained, forms or chairs can be used instead. 21. BALANCING THE BOARD. For this contest a Scout pole and a piece of board are required. A course fifty Yards long ) and the is marked off. The board is carefully balanced on the pole before starting, and the scout endeavors to run the course before the board falls. Few succeed in getting very far, and the onlookers get a good deal of amusement from the efforts of the boy to keep the board balanced. 22. AN OBSTACLE RACE. An obstacle rage is always popular; the difficulty generally is to get satisfactory obstacles. The sketch shows a course which is quite easily laid out, and will also cause a lot of fun. 23. FINDING THE NUMBERS. The picture here shows a long table, which can be obtained from the moss tent. On this a number of circles are drawn at irregular distances. A mark is made, say twenty five yards off, and a Scout is blindfolded, turned thrice round, and is allowed to make for the table. Each circle has a different number within it, and when the Scout reaches the table he has to put his fingers on it. If he places his fingers inside a circle, that number is added to his score; otherwise he gets nothing. The idea of the game is to score as many as possible in a given number of turns. 24. SNATCH THE HANDKERCHIEF. To play this game, form two squads of eight Scouts and line them up about fifty feet apart. Half way between them place an Indian club or stick, on which rests a handkerchief. An umpire should be appointed, who must take his stand close to the club or stick. When he says the word "Go," a player from each side dashes from the line, runs towards the stick, and endeavors to snatch the handkerchief before his opponent does so. The one who fails must pursue the other back to his line, and try to "tag" him before he reaches it. If the successful snatcher regains his fine without being "tagged," his pursuer becomes his prisoner; but should he fail, he becomes the prisoner of the other side. The game continues until the whole of one side has been captured by the other. If this end cannot be reached within a reasonable time, the side having captured the greater number of prisoners wins. 25. HIT THE BUCKET. Here is a game which causes no end of fun. All that is required to play the game is a pail, a tennis or rubber ball, and a piece of wood about eighteen inches long. Any number can play, but to start you must decide who is to occupy the bucket first. Then turn the bucket upside down, and the chosen player, holding the piece of wood in his hand, mounts it. The rest of the players have to try to hit the bucket with the ball, whilst the one on it has to defend it and prevent the ball from hitting it. When the pail is hit, the player who hit it takes the place of the one on the pail. If the one on the pail loses his balance and falls off, the player who threw the ball last takes his place. By the way, the ball must be thrown from the spot where it falls after the defender has hit it. Baden-Powell's Scouting Games [ Scouting Games ] [ Stalking Games ] [ Tracking Games ] [ Indoor Games ] [ Camp or Playground ] [ Cycists' Games: Bikes ] [ Town Games ] [ Night Games ] [ Seamanship Games ] [ First Aid Games ] [ Games for Strength ] [ On Trek ] [ Kim's Game ] [ Baden-Powell's Games ] [ B-P's Adult Military Games ] [ Dan Beard's Games ] [ A. Mackenzie's Games ] [ G. S. Ripley's Games ] [ Ernest Seton's Games ] [ J. Thurman's Games ] [ Smith's Advancement Games ] [ Wide Games ] [ Relay Games ] [ Special Needs Boys' Games ] [ Politically Incorrect Scout Games ] [ Game Leadership ] [ Compass Training Games ] [ Highland Games ]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line201
__label__cc	0.610301	0.389699	The Perils of Pauline by Collette Yvonne Hi guys and gals! Today, we're jumping into the land of Romantic Comedies with a Fiction selection via the folks over at Astor + Blue Editions. The star is the sophomore release of an author that is new to me but not new to the writing scene. The work is filled with curious characters, a love triangle/square, and many life lessons to learn. Ready to delve between the pages and see what's to discover? Let's! Today's book of choice is.... The Perils of Pauline Colette Yvonne Astor + Blue Editions Life seems "picture perfect" for Army veteran Pauline Parril--a solid career, a loving (though slightly absent) husband, two adorable young children. Perfect that is, until the usual Friday meeting at the office ends with a termination letter. As Pauline navigates the difficulties of unemployment, she finds the handles of her world turning upside down. Her estranged daughter, Serenity, returns home with shocking secrets. Her husband, Donald, is not at all who she knows him to be, and a handsome stranger opens her eyes to the complex worlds of poetry and temptation. In this uproarious female comedy of just how one event can change the course of...well everything. The Perils of Pauline follows an intrepid every-woman as she marches through the pressures of building the "perfect life," finding there's actually more to discover about yourself than you dreamed, and constantly answering the scariest question of adulthood: "What now?" The title is very appropriate as the perils that Pauline faces versus those we, the readers, face flip back and forth throughout the story. Allow me to illuminate.... Pauline's actual perils... ...DID the husband actually cheat? ...should SHE in fact cheat? ...what direction is her life headed in thanks to the rundant status her career was put in? ...how to keep the household running as a party of one...willingly? ...how to center herself when all the crazy begins to simply get to be too much? All valid situations simply multiplied when we factor in two pregnancy scares (one with BUMP results), a teenage daughter plus two little ones, a job hunt, a degree quest, and a whole lot of temptation. She's got great friends to help ground her, but sometimes making lemonade out of life's lemons...just doesn't cut it. This reader's peril... ...a lack of intimacy with the story when it comes to her and the hubs. I get it, marriages sometimes fall apart for seemingly no reason, but the complete shut down of communication, the lack of even drawn out arguments or lengthy discussions seemed to harbor the story's true development. We get it; Mr. Poetry is dashing and romantic and not-really-any-of-those-things-once-the-silent-retreat-is-introduced (can you imagine a weekend -- or longer -- with NO speaking, texting, emailing, ANYTHING? faints). He's an ace in the personal attention department and a breath of fresh air compared to stuffy old Donald...but, I just couldn't accept how shut down that existing relationship was. If it was me, I'd be having an all out blowout just to get SOME conversation going. Better to know what you're dealing with than agonize or the what ifs, right? For as strong a character as Pauline is, she doesn't...and it just felt wrong. In the end, I didn't feel cheated by the book as a whole, just by the bits. Pauline was a smash as the leading lady and I loved the combination of rough-and-tumble her with the girly her that made her...well, HER. I just wish that there had been more communication between her and her significant other. Such as it was, we were left guessing as to the circumstantial evidence found just as much as Pauline with no real clearing up in sight until book's end. The romantic tryst serves its purpose (to liven things up) but the real nitty gritty, the soul of the story in the end can be summed up by saying it's a woman's journey to finding herself. No more, no less. Recommended read for Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Contemporary Romance fans that like a bit of comedy in their read. Collette Yvonne has written more than 150 articles published in Ontario's Dailies. Her short story, Snapshots for Henry, was made into a short film directed by Teresa Hannigan and received a 2007 Genie nomination for Best Live Action Short Drama. More of Yvonne's short stories, including From the Cottage Porch and Wild Words 2010 appear in published anthologies. She graduated from Toronto's York University, and lives in Ontario. SITE \| FACEBOOK \| TWITTER Review copy received courtesy of Shelby at Astor + Blue Editions. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the publisher, or the author, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title reached its book birthday January of this year, so be on the lookout for it on a bookstore shelf or virtual retailer of your choosing. Oh and as of the time of this post, there was a SPECIAL DEAL going on at the publisher's site for a FREE ebook with paperback purchase! You're welcome! ^_^ Until next time...happy reading! Posted by Gina at 1:06 AM No comments: Labels: 2015, Astor + Blue Editions, book review, Contemporary Romance, romantic comedy BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Looking for Jane by Judith Redline Coopey Today, we're playing host to a stop along the Historical Fiction Virtual Blog Tour starring the works of author Judith Redline Coopey. Have I sampled her writing before? No, but when reading about the titles in the spotlight, I knew I had to feature this particular one. Ready to get your read on? Here we go! Today's blog tour guest and book of choice.... Looking for Jane Publication Date: December 21, 2012 Fox Hollow Press Formats: ebook & Paperback READ AN EXCERPT. “The nuns use this as their measuring stick: who your people are. Well, what if you don’t have no people? Or any you know of? What then? Are you doomed?” This is the nagging question of fifteen-year-old Nell’s life. Born with a cleft palate and left a foundling on the doorstep of a convent, she yearns to know her mother, whose name, she knows, was Jane. When the Mother Superior tries to pawn her off to a mean looking farmer and his beaten down wife, Nell opts for the only alternative she can see: she runs away. A chance encounter with a dime novel exhorting the exploits of Calamity Jane, heroine of the west, gives Nell the purpose of her life: to find Calamity Jane, who Nell is convinced is her mother. Her quest takes her down rivers, up rivers and across the Badlands to Deadwood, South Dakota and introduces her to Soot, a big, lovable black dog, and Jeremy Chatterfield, a handsome young Englishman who isn’t particular about how he makes his way, as long as he doesn't have to work for it. Together they trek across the country meeting characters as wonderful and bizarre as the adventure they seek, learning about themselves and the world along the way. Buy Looking for Jane: Amazon \| Barnes & Noble It's a simple question really, but when not all the players are known, it makes the journey to the answers THAT much more curious. Such is the case here for little Nell and from the sound of things, it's gonna get a lot harder before any of the easy arrives. Very interested to see if what she uncovers shapes her more than the self imposed quest itself. What say YOU readers? Judith Redline Coopey, born in Altoona, PA holds degrees from the Pennsylvania State University and Arizona State University. A passion for history inherited from her father drives her writing and a love for Pennsylvania sustains it. Her first book, Redfield Farm was the story of the Underground Railroad in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The second, Waterproof, tells how the 1889 Johnstown Flood nearly destroyed a whole city and one young woman’s life. Looking For Jane is a quest for love and family in the 1890s brought to life through the eyes of Nell, a young girl convinced that Calamity Jane is her mother. Her most recent work, The Furnace: Volume One of the Juniata Iron Trilogy, is set on an iron plantation near where she grew up and tells the story of an ill conceived marriage of convenience as it plays out over a lifetime. As a teacher, writer and student of history, Ms Coopey finds her inspiration in the rich history of her native state and in stories of the lives of those who have gone before. For more information please visit Judith Redline Coopey's website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads. Judith Redline Coopey Blog Tour Schedule Spotlight at Literary Chanteuse Spotlight at What Is That Book About Review, Interview, & Giveaway at A Virtual Hobby Store and Coffee Haus (The Furnace) Spotlight & Giveaway at So Many Precious Books, So Little Time Review at 100 Pages a Day (Looking for Jane) Review at Rainy Day Reviews (Waterproof) Review, Interview, & Giveaway at A Virtual Hobby Store and Coffee Haus (Looking for Jane) Interview at Layered Pages Spotlight & Giveaway at Susan Heim on Writing Spotlight at Mythical Books Guest Post at Historical Fiction Connection Spotlight at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Review at Beth's Book Nook (Looking for Jane) Review, Interview, & Giveaway at A Virtual Hobby Store and Coffee Haus (Waterproof) Review & Interview at Jorie Loves a Story (Redfield Farm) Guest Post at A Literary Vacation Review at Book Babe Review at Book Nerd (The Furnace) Monday, April 6 Review, Interview, & Giveaway at A Virtual Hobby Store and Coffee Haus (Redfield Farm) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Special thanks to Amy at HFVBT for the chance to bring this book to the forefront for you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, or the other works by this author, please be certain to stop by the other amazing sites along the tour. Posted by Gina at 12:00 AM 1 comment: Labels: 2015, blog tour, book spotlight, Historical Fiction Book Tours Fairytales BEWARE: Snitch & Sneer Hit the Hood by Julia Dweck Today, we're taking a look at the latest release from Sleep Sheep Productions and author Julia Dweck. That's right! She's back and bringing the humor in the first volume of an all new series for readers of all ages. Ready to take the plunge? Here we go! Ladies and gents, get ready to meet our fun-yet-crazy hosts for this trip through Fairy Tale Land and today's eBook of choice... Snitch & Sneer Hit the Hood Fairytale Crashers, Volume 1 Julia Dweck Daryll Collins Sleepy Sheep Productions Once upon a time, There was a little girl who ADORED wearing red. She loved it SO very much that they called her Little Red Riding Hood...whether or not it was her color was debatable though. So goes the story of Snitch and Sneer crash landing in their first Fairytale Land adventure. With as much humor as can be mustered (and let's face it, that's A LOT of humor), they reveal the story of Little Red for what it truly is....an imaginative tale for certain, but fraught with much absurdity. Hey, it's not truly my statement, the author says as much at the close! If you really think about it though, I mean REALLY dig into it, it is pretty hard to believe. Who is really going to mistake their Grandma for a wolf? Why on earth does the wolf want to wear old granny clothes just for another meal? Of course we can always start with the obvious question of how in the world of make believe is the wolf TALKING to begin with....but that's beside the point, we are in the land of imagination after all. As we skip merrily through the epages, one can't help but love the sarcasm, chuckle at the whit employed, and smile at each bright and cheery animated drawing. From Little Red's outrage of a BLUE hoodie being suggested for her wardrobe to Grandma's outrage at missing out on her lottery check (don't ask, just read!), each page is depicted in an almost comic book panel styling and...it works! You can follow the flow of the story accurately while taking in all the details and subtleties utilized in bringing the underlying FUNNY out of this story. Bookmarks up to both the author and illustrator on a job well done! ARC eBook for review received courtesy of author Julia Dweck. (THANKS!) For more information on this title as well as her other works, the publisher, or the illustrator, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is becoming available as we speak in eBook form with the paperback book following soon, all via Sleepy Sheep Productions. Want to reach out to Snitch & Sneer with your questions or comments? Visit them on FACEBOOK and while your there, don't forget to enter to win an S&S T-shirt (one of which will be given out randomly over the next two months!). Be sure to keep an eye out for the next release coming soon, entitled Storm the Castle! Can't wait to see what this duo has to say about THAT one... Labels: 2015, book review, children's, eBook, fairytale, Fairytale Crashers series, Julia Dweck, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleep Sheep Productions, Snitch & Sneer, storybook BLOG TOUR: Heartbreak Hotel by Deborah Moggach Hiya guys! Today, we're welcoming a blog tour via The Overlook Press starring a newly published title you may want to put on your radar...we shall see. It comes to us from an author whose work you may not think you know, but you do, in one media form or another, and that knowledge can set the bar pretty high. Does this one leap over the mark with flying colors? Only one way to find out. Ladies and gents, pack your bags for the English countryside as we welcome today's book of choice.... The Overlook Press When retired actor Buffy decides to leave London and move to rural Wales, he has no idea what he is letting himself in for. In possession of a run-down bed and breakfast that leans more toward the shabby than the chic and is, quite literally, miles from nowhere, Buffy realizes that he needs to fill the beds—and fast. Otherwise, his vision of the pastoral countryside will go up in smoke. Enter a motley collection of guests: Harold, whose wife has run off with a younger woman; Amy, who’s been unexpectedly dumped by her (not-so) nebbishy boyfriend and Andy, the hypochondriac postman whose girlfriend is much too much for him to handle. But under Buffy’s watchful eye, this disparate group of strangers finds that they have more in common than perhaps they first thought. Well, since my baby left me, I found a new place to dwell. It's down at the end of lonely street at Heartbreak Hotel. You make me so lonely baby, I get so lonely, I get so lonely I could die. Sorry, I couldn't resist. The name of the book definitely invites this song into my head despite my less-than-rabid fan status of "the King". Anywho, back to the read. This book actually left me in more of a heartbreak status than I had hoped. I think it was my own expectations of it being more along the lines of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (of which I saw, but did not read), of which it both was and wasn't. There is a slightly run down Bed & Breakfast (versus hotel) in England (not India) in need of a new owner, a bit of TLC, and most importantly...GUESTS. There is a leading man (older and wiser in years) searching for a new beginning; a place he can call his own and cast off the shadows of the lives he has lived thus far. The guests that show up are a mixed bag for certain (same), some sharing in heartbreak, others simply acting to fit in (both same). These same said guests along with instructors end up inadvertently sprucing up the place (same!) while on their life escape and learning weeks/weekends. There are laughs to be had (Toni and Andy's little tryst), characters to note (Voda), connections made (Amy and our own Momma's boy), new paths to be traveled, and all seemingly put in motion by the B&B that won't be put to rest....BUT, my trip was not all elation and spots of wonderment. For the life of me, I could not really stay connected with the book. First of all, the assortment of odd and unusual names, especially our lead, Buffy. Sorry, I was left thinking Angel or Spike would show up at any moment...perhaps a generational thing. About halfway through, I felt lost. It seemed as if things were just getting good and then all of a sudden, it all fell apart at the seams. The people connections just weren't hitting it for me any longer. The story line seemed to disappear right before my eyes. It was like everything was happening at once and from several angles and yet nothing seemed to actually be accomplished. The saddest and biggest let down though was the ending. Everything else put aside, I felt like Buffy's attachment to a particular character didn't fit his persona. All in all, I don't regret my time at the Heartbreak Hotel but I can't say that I'd like to stay again either. It might have been a matter of preconceived notions, and then again...it may not. One final note, we all know how covers can change from ARC to the FINAL print (or at least the one shown on the publisher's site). This one kept its basic layout but the inclusion of the male and female images in the windows (for me) took away from the visual draw. The ARC cover included elements from the story that allowed you to discover their meaning or placement along the way. Just an observation but worth the note. Whatever your take on the information shared today, I invite you to draw your own conclusions. After all, we each are the only true readers of our hearts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Both my parents were writers – my father wrote naval history, biographies and children’s books; my mother wrote and illustrated children’s books. I had three sisters, and we grew up to the sound of typewriters tapping in the veranda, where our parents sat side by side, working. I wasn’t a particularly writerly child, however. I preferred playing with cars and animals. I didn’t like girly things and my hero was William Brown. I went to Bristol University, worked in publishing for a bit, did some waitressing, taught riding, trained as a teacher, and then got married. In the mid-70s I went to live in Pakistan for two years. After an English upbringing this was incredibly liberating and it was here that I started writing – both articles for Pakistani newspapers and my first novel. I began writing screenplays in the mid-eighties and like moving back and forth, between the interior world of the novel and the conflict-driven life of drama. I also like actors because they call me “darling”, and I try to appear as an extra in my own shows. My children have long since grown up and in 2014 I re-married – to a motorbike and movie journalist called Mark Williams – and moved to his town in the Welsh Marches. Proving that it’s never too late to start another life… Special thanks to Josie at The Overlook Press for the ARC for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, or the publisher, please be sure to click through the links above. This title celebrated its book birthday earlier this month, so be on the lookout for it on a bookstore shelf or virtual retailer of your choosing. Posted by Gina at 2:24 AM 2 comments: Labels: 2015, ARC, blog tour, book review, The Overlook Press Bring the Joys of Reading to Every Moment with GoneReading.com! Today, we're aiming to satisfy your bookish side not with a book review, but with a product review. Now, before you stop reading, I haven't passed over to the dark side or anything (though I hear they DO have cookies!), trust me on this one; in fact, this is more of a reunion. That's right! Today's spotlight is shining on the fabulous site of bookish fun, GoneReading.com! If you haven't heard of them or checked out their site, you best be on your way...after today's post of course. Oh, and make sure there is room on your wish list because not only will you be shopping to satisfy your own interests, but to spread the joys of reading. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About GoneReading.com.... "Unlike other shopping sites, GoneReading was founded specifically to spread the magic of reading in the developing world. That’s why we’ve pledged 100% of after-tax profits to fund reading related charities, especially the work of our good friends at READ Global and Ethiopia Reads. Although we have a particular fondness for the printed book, GoneReading supports all types of reading formats, including e-readers, tablets, printed books, newspapers and magazines. We believe that access to great writing – regardless of the format in which it is consumed - is what really matters most." My acquaintance turned friendship with the site started back in 2012 (wow, it's been THAT long?!) when the Founder and CEO, Mr. Brad Wirz contacted me regarding the possibility of a spotlight post. I was more than happy to assist as I had been recently perusing their wares (thanks to Alexia's Books & Such...another great bloggy friend) and creating a wish list I was more than happy to share. This connection was to be the first but not the last collaboration I would have with them... Fast forward to 2013 and what was I doing? Reading another email, agreeing to check out an intriguing little item, and telling all of you about the FUN-tastically fabulous things the GoneReading team was up to now, including the MAJORLY awesome Book Plates and Platters! No really....they are TOO CUTE! Fashion, function, and bookishly delicious. Now, let's step into current times. Enter one email circa 2015, one offer my book loving soul couldn't resist, and finally, one post to highlight the fun that was had. So, here we are and here we go! First, a box arrived.... ...then, I opened said box. What to my wondering eyes should appear? Two FAB items that I now hold dear....the first of which compliments my book platter rather nicely, and would certainly work wonders on getting your morning cup of joe to you a little more literarily. Ready, set, drink up with the.... Great "First Lines" of Literature Mug! Imagine a hot cup of your favorite liquid refreshment (or cold...cold would work too) in a lightweight mug covered in the first lines of many famous works. My favorite? Oh, buddy...too hard to REALLY choose, but if pressed I could narrow it down to A Christmas Carol and A Tale of Two Cities. What can I say, I'm a Dickens Fan! But I digress, this wonderful thirst quencher of style was not the only item in the mysterious box. No, no no...there was one other. Something that would allow me to bring the magic of books with me everywhere I go. What was that item? Why it was the... "Paperback" Cologne Spray from the Demeter Fragrance Library Now this isn't a scent for every reader, but I found it to be rather nice. The literature states that it has "a romanticized scent of ink and paper with a touch of violet and potpourri; many reviewers also detect a hint of vanilla." I can't argue with that but I also smell a hint of something a little heavier, along the lines of Sandalwood but not quite. It is unique for certain and though it may not smell like EVERY book you've ever read, it will bring you back to your bookish center one sniff at a time. I tried to take a picture of me spraying the perfume but they all ended up looking wonky. Who knew spray mist didn't capture well on camera? So, you'll just have to envision me spritzing some of this fab fragrance on and jetting out for a long day at work (or play) but never having my beloved books more than a breath away. GoneReading founder Brad Wirz with some readers, on a volunteer trip in Honduras Special thanks to Brad Wirz for the chance to review these wonderful products, for spreading the joys of reading with this fun site, and for fostering the connections he makes in the bookish community throughout the years. (YOU ROCK!) For more information on the products I've mentioned here today, the site, its mission, or to add additional items to your "must have" list, feel free to click through the links provided above. Until next time, let your bookish flag fly....and happy reading! Posted by Gina at 1:29 AM 1 comment: Labels: 2015, GoneReading, product review BOOK SPOTLIGHT: The Countess' Captive by Andrea Cefalo + GIVEAWAY! Today. we're playing host to a stop along the Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours tour for book 2 of The Fairytale Keeper series. Remember book 1? (If not, click here for a refresher.) It was a retelling of Snow White. This time around, we're living it up with Cinderella and she's much more ambitious than the Disney-fied version we've all grown to love. Ready? Set? READ! Andrea Cefalo Publication Date: February 14, 2015 Scarlet Primrose Press Formats: eBook; Paperback Series: Book Two, Fairytale Keeper Series Genre: Young Adult/Historical/Fairytale Retelling During March of 1248, Adelaide Schumacher-affectionately called Snow White-has lost so much: her mother, her possessions, and now her home. Adelaide hates abandoning her home city, her family’s legacy, and her first love, Ivo. More than anything, she hates her father growing closer to her mother’s cousin, Galadriel. Adelaide plots to end their tryst before her fate is sealed, and she never sets foot in Cologne again. But good and pious can only get Galadriel so far. Never again will she be destitute. Never again will she be known by the cruel moniker, Cinderella. Never again will someone take what is rightfully hers. No matter what it takes. The Countess’ Captive is the much anticipated follow-up to The Fairytale Keeper and is book two in The Fairytale Keeper series. The novel combines Grimm’s fairytale characters with real historical settings and events to create a tale that leaves the reader wondering where fact ends and fiction begins. Amazon \| Barnes and Noble \| Smashwords \| Kobo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Praise for The Fairytale Keeper Series “A…resonant tale set late in the 13th century… with unexpected plot twists. An engaging story of revenge.” –Publisher’s Weekly “Great historical fiction. Strong emotion injected into almost every page.” –Amazon Vine Reviewer “…a unique twist on the Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Part fairy tale retelling, part historical fiction… The Fairytale Keeper is a story of corruption.” -Copperfield Historical Fiction Review “The story that Cefalo weaves is intriguing and leaves you hanging on, wanting more.” -Hooked to Books Book Review Blog “…it doesn’t feel like any retelling. Because it’s not. The Fairytale Keeper is its own unique story…very entertaining, containing a strong female role, a sweet romance, and much more.” -Lulu The Bookworm Book Review Blog Andrea Cefalo is an award-winning author and blogger on Medieval Europe. The next three novels in The Fairytale Keeper series will debut in 2015 and 2016. She resides in Greenville, South Carolina with her husband and their two border collies. For more information please visit Andrea Cefalo's website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. The Countess' Captive Blog Tour Schedule Review at Library Educated Review at A Chick Who Reads Guest Post at What Is That Book About Spotlight at A Literary Vacation Review at Back Porchervations Review at Cheryl's Book Nook Review at Bibliotica Review at With Her Nose Stuck in a Book Spotlight at Romantic Historical Fiction Lovers Review at 100 Pages a Day - Stephanie's Book Reviews Review at Bookish Review at Shelf Full of Books Guest Post at The Lit Bitch Spotlight at Caroline Wilson Writes Review at A Bibliotaph's Reviews Review at Boom Baby Reviews Review at Brooke Blogs Review at A Leisure Moment Review at Oh, For the Hook of a Book Spotlight at Books and Benches Review at A Book Drunkard To enter to win a Fairytale Keeper Clutch Purse & $25 Amazon Gift Card please complete the giveaway form below. * Giveaway is open to US residents only. * Giveaway ends at 11:59pm on April 17th. * You must be 18 or older to enter. * Only one entry per household. * All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspect of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion. * Winner will be chosen via GLEAM on April 18th and notified via email. Winner have 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen. * Please email Amy @ hfvirtualbooktours@gmail.com with any questions. Special thanks to Amy at Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours for the chance to bring this promotion to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the other stops along the way, future promotions, or the author, feel free to click through the links included above. Labels: 2015, blog tour, book spotlight, contest, Fairytale Keeper series, giveaway, Historical Fiction Book Tours, spotlight BOOK SPOTLIGHT: First Time in Forever by Sarah Morgan Today, we're saying HELLO to a blog tour that's bringing a little sweet, a little sexy, and a whole lot of story. It's the starting book in an all new series and from the sound of things, it's gonna me good. Ladies and gents, mostly my lady friends, join me in welcoming today's book of choice to the spotlight.... First Time in Forever Puffin Island Series, Book 1 Windswept, isolated and ruggedly beautiful, Puffin Island is a haven for day-trippers and daydreamers alike. But this charming community has a way of bringing people together in the most unexpected ways. It’s been a summer of firsts for Emily Donovan. From becoming a stand-in mom to her niece Lizzy to arriving on Puffin Island, her life has become virtually unrecognizable. Between desperately safeguarding Lizzie and her overwhelming fear of the ocean–which surrounds her everywhere she goes–Emily has lost count of the number of “just breathe” pep talks she’s given herself. And that’s before charismatic local yacht club owner Ryan Cooper kissed her. Ryan knows all about secrets. And it’s clear that newcomer Emily–with her haunted eyes and the little girl she won’t let out of her sight–is hiding from something besides the crazy chemistry between them. So Ryan decides he’s going to make it his personal mission to help her unwind and enjoy the sparks. But can Puffin Island work its magic on Emily and get her to take the biggest leap of trust of all–putting her heart in someone else’s hands? Well now let's see... ...I'm liking the sound of our leading lady. It seems she has a good head on her shoulders even with additional responsibility thrust upon her. Our potential leading man seems rather charming and I applaud his mission to help Emily find the magic of life once again. Will she be able to trust this stranger with more than friendship? Who knows...but I for one am adding this book to my wish list to find out. Sarah Morgan is a USA TODAY bestselling author who writes hot, happy, contemporary romance, and her trademark humor and sensuality have gained her fans across the globe. Described as “a magician with words” by RT Book Reviews, she has sold more than 11 million copies of her books. She has been nominated three years in succession for prestigious RITA® Awards from the Romance Writers of America and won the award twice: in 2012 for her book Doukakis’s Apprentice and in 2013 for A Night of No Return. She also won the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award in 2012 and has made numerous appearances in their Top Pick slot. Special thanks to Amanda at Meryl L. Moss Media Relations, Inc for the chance to bring this tour to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this promotion, those forthcoming, the author, the publisher, or the title itself, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title was released earlier this month via Harlequin, so be on the lookout for it on a bookstore shelf or virtual retailer of your choosing. Labels: 2015, blog tour, book spotlight, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Meryl Moss Media, Puffin Island series, spotlight PRE-PUB PARTY: A Ghostly Grave by Tonya Kappes Today, we're welcoming the week by diving into the second release in Tonya Kappes' latest series, A Ghostly Southern Mystery. As with the first installment, you're in for murder, mystery, laughs, and a little love all centering around the death of one....Chicken Teater. blink Yep. That's his name alright. Let's read about the book, then I'll fill you in on the details. Today's book of choice is.... A Ghostly Grave A Ghostly Southern Mystery, Book 2 Tonya Kappes There's a ghost on the loose—and a fox in the henhouse. Four years ago, the Eternal Slumber Funeral Home put Chicken Teater in the ground. Now undertaker Emma Lee Raines is digging him back up. The whole scene is bad for business, especially with her granny running for mayor and a big festival setting up in town. But ever since Emma Lee started seeing ghosts, Chicken's been pestering her to figure out who killed him. With her handsome boyfriend, Sheriff Jack Henry Ross, busy getting new forensics on the old corpse, Emma Lee has time to look into her first suspect. Chicken's widow may be a former Miss Kentucky, but the love of his life was another beauty queen: Lady Cluckington, his prize-winning hen. Was Mrs. Teater the jealous type? Chicken seems to think so. Something's definitely rotten in Sleepy Hollow—and Emma Lee just prays it's not her luck. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oh my word! The little town of Sleepy Hollow is certainly ANYTHING but sleepy here recently, and that's without the dearly departed putting their two cents in. This time around, Chicken Teater is in need of Ms. Emma Lee Raines' services but if you think it's going to be a walk in the park, think again. If you read book one, you know that Emma Lee has had to deal with cantankerous spirits before but this one has a one track mind and it's all about the chicken. No, not him as in "Chicken" but the fowl, or rather the prize winning Lady Cluckington. He doted on this chick to the extent of her being the only other soul to ride in his fancy smancy convertible, at least until he up and kicked the bucket. It was proclaimed a natural death due to illness, but with Chicken unable to rest, something is amiss and Emma Lee is just about the only one with her head on straight enough to figure things out. Why would I insult the other parties involved like that? Oh well, let's see here...Granny is running for mayor while almost running fellow citizens over with her moped. Then there's the widow Mrs. Teater who shows one face to the world and another more pageantry one to Duckie (the woman does have some affection for men named after birds). Emma Lee gets caught up in the hubbub while trying to uncover clues, pretty much getting her feathers plucked in the process (think hair dye, extreme plumage, and coaching from a former beauty queen with ill intentions), and coming close to losing her head. The Sheriff that's stolen her heart is the only thing between her and an untimely end. Here's hoping he gets there in time.... gulp The writing is consistent with the last book, while the plot walks the same course as the first release. Character wise, we're getting to know the residents of Sleepy Hollow more and skeletons are emerging from closets that we knew not existed. Does it work? Yes indeed! You'll laugh as Emma Lee tries to walk the line between sane-average-girl and the In-Betweener that she's become, in high heels and a feathered dress no less! The action picks up towards book's end with a surprising twist you won't see coming. Recommended read for Mystery fans who love a little laugh, humor, and a paranormal twist in their reads. I for one will be keeping an eye out for the next release with a spot on the wish list ready and waiting. Tonya Kappes has written more than fifteen novels and four novellas, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists including USA Today. Best known for stories charged with emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. She lives with her husband, two very spoiled schnauzers, and one ex-stray cat in northern Kentucky. Now that her boys are teenagers, Tonya writes full-time but can be found at all of her guys’ high school games with a pencil and paper in hand. More than anything, Tonya loves to connect with readers, with a loyal ‘street team’ of fans and followers on social media. Be sure to check out her Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest posts! Special thanks to Andrea at HarperCollins Publishers for the ARC for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, their full catalog, the author, or what's coming next for Emma Lee Raine, be sure to click through the links provided above. This title is set to hit bookstore and virtual shelves 03/31/15 (as of this post) via Witness Impulse, so be on the lookout for it near you. Labels: 2015, A Ghostly Southern Mystery, ARC, book review, HarperCollins, mystery, paranormal, series, Tonya Kappes, Witness Impulse BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Looking for Jane by Judith Redline... Fairytales BEWARE: Snitch & Sneer Hit the Hood by... Bring the Joys of Reading to Every Moment with Gon... BOOK SPOTLIGHT: The Countess' Captive by Andrea C... BOOK SPOTLIGHT: First Time in Forever by Sarah Mo... Glubbery Gray: The Knight-Eating Beast by Beth Ka... Fantasy Friday with... The Scholar, the Sphinx, an... REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE: Glamorous Garbage by Barbar... A Memory of Violets by Hazel Gaynor Sometimes it's just best to...Keep the Ends Loose ... BLOG TAKEOVER Day Two: The Bookseller by Cynthia ... It's a BLOG TAKEOVER starring Author Cynthia Swans... BLOG TOUR: Guest Post with Author Tonya Kappes + ... COVER REVEAL: Heart's Desire by T.J. Kline BLOG TOUR: The Girls of Mischief Bay by Susan Mal... What's for Dinner? Something BEAR-y nice... Going Gypsy: Catching up with David and Veronica ... BLOG TOUR: Miramont's Ghost by Elizabeth Hall + G... BOOK BLITZ: Just Pru by Anne Pfeffer + GIVEAWAY! Some Other Town by Elizabeth Collison Taste Testing Tuesdays Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: The Sculpto...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line202
__label__cc	0.543179	0.456821	A "thinking gift" from me to you I am not sure I know of a more brilliant piece of Radio programming than Radio 4's Reith Lectures. An annual series of lectures allowing us to see into the minds of some of the greatest figures shaping the world today. For me, they are a yearly must listen. A "thinking gift" to myself. I first came to them four years ago (very late to the plate, the inaugural lectures in 1948 were delivered by Bertrand Russell, which, due to the brilliance of the Radio 4 website you can still listen to!) when Grayson Perry talked about art and the modern world. Then next year it was Dr Atul Gawande and last year Dr Stephen Hawking. All of them vital, global, different, mind expanding and thought provoking. All of them have left me better for having heard them. This year's series of lectures are being delivered by philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah, who teaches at NYU. They delve into four "Cs" Creed, Country, Colour and (the yet to be broadcast) Culture. This morning, as I drove to work, I listened to Appiah tell stories of race and colour, of a world of 17th century philosophical enlightenment, which could only see light not dark, and of today's deeply drawn colour line, unnecessarily dividing the world. And I thought that in this year - the year of Brexit and Trump, when NIMBY's in my own back yard of Devon are today protesting the homing of refugee children - the bravery, timeliness and importance of these lectures by Appiah. Not just because of what he says (though please do listen - this is important stuff), but because he represents thinking, contemplation and questioning. At a time when presidential candidates are using Twitter to furiously lash out, when Facebook hate groups are started in a moment, when we communicate so quickly and without thought, Appiah seems to stand for pause. Consider our words and actions, about the impact they have on the world. Words are not disposable, they live on, the bury into our psyche, they win and lose wars, elections, friends. They alienate and divide, when they can unify and include. Listen to Appiah, explore the Reith lectures, take time to think, in fact let me pass on my "thinking gift" to you. No really - it's my pleasure. Because, as we all know, communicating is as much about listening as it is about speaking. The philosopher and cultural theorist Kwame Anthony Appiah argues for a world free of racial fixations. He tells the story of Anton Wilhelm Amo Afer. He was five years old when he was brought from the Gold Coast to Germany in 1707, educated at a royal court and became an eminent philosopher. He argues that this elaborate Enlightenment experiment illuminates a series of mistaken ideas , including that there is a "racial essence" which all members of that race carry. Modern science long ago disproved this, as almost all of the world's genetic variation is found within every so-called racial group. Instead, "race is something we make; not something that makes us." http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b080t63w Listen again here: https://t.co/4YPdYWhNz1 https://t.co/vE6aG6vqTn — British Council Arts (@BritishArts) November 1, 2016 This Reith Lecture by Kwame Anthony Appiah on identity and race is thoughtful & excellent - @bbcradio4 https://t.co/2SEr6lzZOS — Luke Turner (@LukeTurnerEsq) November 1, 2016 More posts by Sophy Norris What Women Wear (seriously, I cannot believe I just wrote that) Slam Dunk: the words have got it "If you're happy and you know it snap for 'gram" Business books are not all bollocks The Color Perfect	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line203
__label__wiki	0.979321	0.979321	Miss Howick, Avianca Böhm, is the new Miss Universe New Zealand 2012.6.3 by JY&A Admin Wellington, June 3 (JY&A Media) In front of a live audience, which included His Excellency the Thai Ambassador, at the Amora Hotel Wellington, Avianca Böhm, Miss Howick, has been crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2012 by her predecessor, Priyani Puketapu. First runner-up was Tuscany Road-sponsored Miss North Harbour, Talia Bennett, with Lauren Mann, Miss Wellington, as second runner-up. Miss Otago, Monique Cooley, and Miss Auckland, Jennifer Lambly, took the remaining spots in the top five. Reflecting the changing make-up of New Zealand, Miss Böhm hails from South Africa, and had to learn English as her second language after her arrival, having spoken only Afrikaans in her teens. She already holds a diploma in fashion, and is planning to embark on a business degree, majoring in accounting. She would like to have her own fashion label. She had designed many of the outfits that the judges saw during the week. Miss Bennett (Te Arawa), a qualified property valuer with ambitions in property development, entered last year as well, and came runner-up in the 2011 competition. Wellington local Miss Mann, who works for the World of Wearable Art and Federated Farmers, was the crowd favourite. Chair of the judging panel, Lucire publisher Jack Yan, says that each contestant brought a unique set of qualities. ‘They each excelled in different areas, but Avianca had that je ne sais quoi. ‘It might be described as her natural effortlessness, where nothing seemed to faze her. Avianca is best equipped to handle the international setting of Miss Universe, and that helped put her into the top place. He says that the gap between first and tenth was remarkably small this year. ‘Right up to the final evening, this could have been anyone’s game.’ Miss Universe New Zealand national director Val Lott says, ‘I’m thrilled to be working with Avianca and preparing her for the Miss Universe competition later this year, where she will represent New Zealand against nearly 90 countries.’ Ms Lott says she had found the pageant energizing, with Wellington having turned on spectacular weather for most of the week the contestants were in the city. Miss Böhm will now go to compete in Miss Universe 2012, to be held in December. Pageant owner Donald Trump is yet to make a final decision on the venue. Mr Yan was joined on the panel by May Davis, a former Miss South Africa runner-up experienced in international pageants; Carl Manderson, the director of Salute Hair & Day Spa in Lower Hutt; stylist and fashion editor Samantha Hannah; Danijela Unkovich, Miss Universe New Zealand runner-up in 2010; and New Zealand Olympic team physician Dr Wayne Morris. Wellington designer Shika Braddock judged the eveningwear competition. The Wellington show was streamed live on Facebook by social media agency Catalyst90. It was choreographed by Sarah Melville-Smith. Soprano Sophie Morris performed, while Zeisha Frémaux and One News reporter Matt McLean MCed the event. The Museum Art Hotel provided accommodation and facilities to the pageant during the week. Earlier pageants’ images can be downloaded from http://jyanet.com/press/photo.htm (password required). Further images can be found at the official Miss Universe New Zealand site at http://www.missuniversenz.co.nz and the official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/missuniversenz. Media will be supplied with images from the final night as soon as possible. The Miss Universe logo is a registered trade mark of Miss Universe LP, LLLP. Lucire is a registered trade mark of Jack Yan & Associates. All other trade marks are the properties of their respective owners and are only used in a descriptive fashion without any intention to infringe. Val Lott, Director Miss Universe New Zealand C 64 27 476-7003 E lotts @ xtra.co.nz Jack Yan, Publisher Lucire T 64 4 387-3213, F 64 4 387-3213 E jack.yan @ jyanet.com Rebecca Reed, Communications Manager Museum Art Hotel T 64 21 205-7718, F 64 4 802-8909 E Rebecca.Reed @ museumhotel.co.nz Information home The constant pioneer New Zealand fashion magazine Lucire’s Saudi Arabian edition a hit Zuru’s Kiwi entrepreneur Nick Mowbray misses out in Monaco JY&A Fonts releases 10-weight family, JY Saj, by Slovenian designer Jure Stojan Facebook needs to come clean on malware scanner offered by Kaspersky and others Rocketlab’s Peter Beck just misses out in Monaco Copyright ©1995–2015 by Jack Yan & Associates. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions of viewing and legal notice. Support open education with the Neoclassical Theme.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line208
__label__cc	0.739915	0.260085	My Kitchen Rules stars sign on for Relish May 20, 2013 /0 Comments/in Aussie Travel /by Jocelyn The Fraser Coast’s very own My Kitchen Rules superstars will share their culinary secrets with visitors to this year’s Relish Food and Wine Fest in Maryborough (Saturday, June 8). Hervey Bay couple Dan and Steph Mulheron cooked their way into Australia’s hearts when they were crowned the winners of the hit TV show My Kitchen Rules. The pair will now be wowing crowds closer to home when they host a one hour cooking demonstration with fresh regional produce and a meet and greet at the Fraser Coast’s premier food and wine showcase. The first 200 people to pre-purchase tickets will be treated to VIP seating at the star couple’s cooking demonstration. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the support we’ve received, especially from people on the Fraser Coast,” the couple said. “We’re not professional chefs but we love cooking at home and trying different dishes and experimenting. We’re looking forward to sharing some of our dishes with guests at Relish Food and Wine Fest; especially using some of our local produce including delicious Hervey Bay Scallops.” Councillor for Sport, Recreation, Open Spaces and Events Darren Everard urged people to purchase their tickets sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. “Dan and Steph are great ambassadors for the Fraser Coast and we’re thrilled that they’ve come on board with Relish Food and Wine Fest,” he said. “They’ve developed a huge following and are very excited to meet some of their biggest fans right here in their own backyard.” Relish Food and Wine Fest will showcase the best regional produce and products from across the region, as well as local cafes and restaurants, award winning wines and gourmet food stalls. “This event has the potential to grow into something really special and I think we’re moving in the right direction.” Relish will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 11am – 5pm. To pre-purchase your tickets go to www.relishfrasercoast.com.au To receive the latest information and event updates log on to facebook.com./RelishFraserCoast Relish Fraser Coast – Savour the Moment. CAPTION: Home grown… Dan and Steph Mulheron will host a cooking demonstration at Relish Food and Wine Fest. Food photo: JOCELYN WATTS Mulheron Photo: CONTRIBUTED Tags: Food & Wine, Mulheron, My Kitchen Rules, Relish http://jocelynwatts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/FOOD.jpg 380 570 Jocelyn http://jocelynwatts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Logo-11A-340px.jpg Jocelyn2013-05-20 07:21:492015-12-28 21:06:44My Kitchen Rules stars sign on for Relish Savour the Moment at Relish Meet camp oven cooking guru at Relish Festival 7 − four = Aldridge high wins back-to-back titles New life for Federal pub	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line210
__label__cc	0.698082	0.301918	The New Contemporary Art Magazine Subscribe \| Store \| About \| Submit \| Advertise \| Distribute Search Results for: zaria forman Exclusive Interview: Zaria Forman Discusses the Changing Tides by Nathan SpoorPosted on October 16, 2014 Working from her Brooklyn, NY studio, artist Zaria Forman creates pastel landscapes inspired by the beauty and vastness of the sky and the sea. Hers is an art created for facilitating a deeper understanding of a world in crisis. She is fascinated by the constantly-changing nature of water and inspired by the challenges of her medium. Tagged drawing, Landscape, pastel, Zaria Forman Banksy’s “Dismaland” Theme Park in Weston-super-Mare, England Revealed by CaroPosted on August 20, 2015 English graffiti artist Banksy has just revealed to the world his plans for his upcoming exhibition in a seaside resort town of Somerset, England. Opening August 22nd, “The Dismaland Show” is located inside an original full-scale and particularly dismal theme park called “Dismaland: Bemusement Park”. The artist has a personal connection to the abandoned site, which previously housed a facility where he took swimming lessons as a kid. Now it is what Banksy calls a “family park that is unsuitable for children” – and he has been quick to add that it is not street art. Tagged Bansky, Dismaland, Disneyland, street art, urban art Hi-Fructose Magazine Site by Shrieking Tree	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line213
__label__cc	0.645515	0.354485	Mexican-Style Caesars (Micheladas) Deconstructed: Muy Deliciosa!! 11 March 2017 March 11, 2017 Having had my first Mexican Michelada (pronounced Mee-chay-lah-dah), I will forever pine for this version of a quintessentially Canadian invented cocktail that the Mexicans have managed to elevate to new heights and flavours. The one I had at the El Malecón beach restaurant in Puerto Vallarta is a meal in itself and is really a cocktail and salad all in one. It literally took two hands to get the 1 litre drink to my mouth! Before I deconstruct this delicious concoction, let’s revisit how the Caesar cocktail was developed. According to Wikipedia: The Caesar was invented in 1969 by restaurant manager Walter Chell of the Calgary Inn (today the Westin Hotel) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He devised the cocktail after being tasked to create a signature drink for the Calgary Inn’s new Italian restaurant. He mixed vodka with clam and tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and other spices, creating a drink similar to a Bloody Mary but with a uniquely spicy flavour. Chell said his inspiration came from Italy. He recalled that in Venice, they served Spaghetti alle vongole, spaghetti with tomato sauce and clams. He reasoned that the mixture of clams and tomato sauce would make a good drink, and mashed clams to form a “nectar” that he mixed with other ingredients. According to Chell’s granddaughter, his Italian ancestry led him to call the drink a “Caesar”. The longer name of “Bloody Caesar” is said to differentiate the drink from the Bloody Mary, but Chell said it was a regular patron at the bar who served as the inspiration. During the three months he spent working to perfect the drink, he had customers sample it and offer feedback. One regular customer, an Englishman, who often ordered the drink said one day “Walter, that’s a damn good bloody Caesar”. Chell said the drink was an immediate hit with the restaurant’s patrons, claiming it “took off like a rocket”. Within five years of its introduction, the Caesar had become Calgary’s most popular mixed drink. The Mott’s company was independently developing Clamato, a mixture of clam and tomato juices, at the same time the Caesar was invented. Sales of Clamato were initially slow: Mott’s sold only 500 cases of Clamato in 1970, but sales consistently increased after the company’s distributors discovered Chell’s drink. By 1994, 70% of Mott’s Clamato sales in Canada were made to mix Caesars, while half of all Clamato sales were made in Western Canada. Motts claims that the Caesar is the most popular mixed drink in Canada, estimating that over 350 million Caesars are consumed every year. The Mexican Michelada: Layer by Layer The Michelada is made with beer (not vodka like it’s Canadian counterpart) and clamato juice on ice, and delicious spices. The top of the styrofoam lid serves as the platter for the “salad.” The only downer of this drink is the styrofoam cup, but I guess in order to build this masterpiece, that is the easiest vessel to construct this multi-layer drink. I say a version should be created using a beautiful glass with lid, but then it would likely be way too heavy to lift! Or, how about creating a special red cup for this? Would someone get on that please? I didn’t know where to start but elected to take a sip first (it was fantastic and perfectly spiced), before digging into the goodies on top. Here we go, layer by layer: Bottom layer: Round, thick slices of cucumber lined the bottom of the lid 2nd layer: Long sticks of Jicama (see reference below), layered cross ways 3rd layer: Long sticks of carrot, layered cross ways Top layer: 5 or 6 beautiful big shrimp The vegetables and shrimp were sprinkled with a delicious seasoning and I squeezed lime all over them. Really, I don’t know when I have enjoyed a cocktail so much. As a side note, in Mexico limones (limes) are used for everything, in place of lemons. In fact, it is hard to find a lemon in the stores. Jicama: A Perfect, Low-Cal Veggie Never tried jicama? Then you are missing out! It has long been one of my favorite veggies and I have been eating it for years. Also known as yam bean, jicama (pronounced hee-kuh-muh) is a round, fleshy taproot vegetable of the bean family plants. Its underground starchy root is one of the popular edible tuber-vegetables grown in many parts of Central American, South Asian, Caribbean, and some Andean South American regions. It is crispy white, refreshing, slightly sweet tasting and can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of sweet as well as savory dishes. Some of the common names of yam bean are Mexican water chestnut and Mexican turnip. Best part about jicama? It is one of the very low-calorie root vegetables – carrying only 35 calories per 100 g. It’s high-quality phyto-nutrition profile comprises of dietary fiber, and antioxidants, in addition to small proportions of minerals, and vitamins. Before this trip is over, I plan to go back to that restaurant and get the actual ingredients and seasonings used so stay tuned! Meanwhile, I must go in search of a Michelada as it is now happy hour (wink). Hale Caesar! Mexicodrinks, mexico, puerto vallarta Prescription Medications That Can be Bought Over-the-Counter (OTC) in Mexico Rincón de Guayabitos: True Mexican Beach Town in the Riviera Nayarit Jacquie says: Hi travel pal! I just discovered these tasty treats in Arizona . Yours has more exciting toppings. I pair mine with any number of happy hour appies Xo Jacquelina of the desert. KH-wp says: Nice! Can’t wait to compare notes in person xo Vacay Rental in Heart of Okanagan Wine Country with Lake Views Restoring a 70s Boler Camper Getting Immersed in Love in Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit San Miguel Shoes For Comfort AND Style Recently traveled to © 2019 Chicwalks Media Inc.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line217
__label__wiki	0.959515	0.959515	Smoothing Out Ruffled Feathers at Roosters Grooming Center In Features, Patch.com Smoothing out a few ruffled feathers isn’t the only thing the new men’s grooming shop offers at 926 Hopmeadow Street. Roosters, located in the Simsbury Town Shops plaza, specializes in cuts and close shaves for its patrons. The new barbershop officially opened its doors Saturday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. According to Aaron Grondin, president of the Roosters franchise organization, the new Simsbury location is the first of its kind in the state. He says more will come soon. “I’m very proud to be bringing Roosters to Simsbury,” Grondin said before the ribbon cutting. He then introduced “the newest addition to the Roosters family”: Aaron and Donna Cramer, the local franchise owners, whom he called “wonderful, wonderful folks.” Aaron Cramer said he and his wife “fell in love with the concept of Roosters,” adding he was happy to see the barbershop open its doors in Simsbury. “It’s really what Simsbury and the surrounding communities are demanding,” Cramer, of East Windsor, said. As part of its grand opening, Roosters is offering its “club cut” at a discounted price for the next eight to 10 weeks. The club cut isn’t simply a haircut. It comes with head massaging shampoo, a hot towel treatment and splash of aftershave to finish. Saturday morning, the new shop was already bustling with customers. Jay Wanamaker said he visited the barbershop several days ago, before Roosters had officially opened, and was sold after receiving a traditional shave. Wanamaker said the best part was the hot towel treatment that leaves faces silky smooth. Cramer agreed. “It’s almost like a massage process,” he said. Roosters offers its Signature 7 Step Facial Shave that includes a hot steam towel, a facial massage, lotions and a very close shave. So close in fact, Cramer said “by the time you’re done you don’t have to shave for two or three days.” Cramer said he almost can’t wait to get back in the hot seat for another shave. “My hair can’t grow fast enough,” he added laughing. Cramer explained he and his wife were looking to invest in a franchise and settled on Roosters because of corporate professionalism and its “vested interest in our success.” The new location has four full-time employees, including a manager who doubles as a stylist. Aaron Cramer, who works full-time in insurance, said his wife will be spending time at Roosters, greeting customers and helping out. “We’re looking to build a really good team,” Cramer said. He went on to say Roosters reaches that “sensible middle” when it comes to haircuts for men. It’s not a fancy salon, but it’s also not a discount hair cuttery. So what exactly is Roosters? “It’s a place guys can go and feel comfortable,” Cramer said, pointing out the big screen TV and classic rock radio station playing in the background. “We want men to see that they’re a priority here,” Grondin added. Grondin explained Roosters attempts to “bring back that tradition that was lost in the 60s and 70s,” and hopefully restore the relationship between barber and patron. As the hair industry took off, Grondin continued, “men were really stuck going to salons,” so Roosters now offers a solution. But, if a woman does venture into Roosters for a quick cut, Cramer said the staff would work to accommodate her as well as possible, with what’s available. Roosters had its soft opening earlier this week, and, Cramer said, about 20 people stopped by. “Just about everybody left happy,” he said. Roosters Grooming Center is located at 926 Hopmeadow Street, next to Metro Bis. For more information visit roostersmgc.com or call 860-217-1621. http://simsbury.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/smoothing-out-ruffled-feathers-at-roosters-grooming-center Harvesting Farmers’ Markets Euro Bubble Takes Kids For A Spin A Wilder Play For Our Times	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line218
__label__wiki	0.607334	0.607334	Ka`u News Briefs August 28, 2011 The Marshallese community shares its dance at Ka`u High School functions over the years. Photo by Julia Neal ALTERNATIVE ENERGY EXPERTS and promoters met in Hilo yesterday to go over plans for the future. Panelists represented geothermal, Hawaiian Electric companies and the University of Hawai`i as well as a company attempting to purchase Hawaiian Electric to move it more toward geothermal and other alternatives. Concerning the biofuel refinery and farm planned for Ka`u, energy expert Robert Rapier said that he would object to the `Aina Koa Pono project using taxpayer money to build it. He said the microwave processor is unproven in its ability to scale up from the size that has been tested and used commercially to the size required for the refinery. He said that he does not object to private money being use for risky business, but the public should not have to pay for it. Robert Rapier Rapier said that scaling up takes time and is done in increments, which is very costly. He said it is like cooking one turkey or 1,000 turkeys. If the scaling up is not done through testing and in increments and you try to cook 1,000 turkeys at once, you can end up with perfectly cooked turkeys in the middle, burnt turkeys on one end and frozen turkeys on the other end of the assembly line. Rapier said, “I think they are making representations if you look at the history of the technology, it is not where they said it is.” `Aina Koa Pono says it will use all private funding, but Hawaiian Electric has asked for rate hikes to pay for the fuel once it is produced. `Aina Koa Pono also claims that scaling up is not a problem according to their own engineers. Rapier said yesterday, “When somebody is skipping from a lab scale to a commercial scale, most things die.” He pointed to a number of alternative energy projects that are scaling up, for which millions of dollars are being spent on the larger test projects. Joshua Strickler, of the PUC (l) and Henry Curtis, of Life of the Land THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION does not have the authority to order an Environmental Impact Statement for the refinery that would be built between Pahala and Wood Valley, nor the biofuel farm that could occupy thousands of acres, much of it now in ranching between Pahala and Na`alehu, according to PUC attorney and researcher Joshua Strickler, who spoke at the energy meeting yesterday. The county and state have also said they have no authority to order an EIS. Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz wrote in June to a Pahala resident that “no environmental assessment is required. I urge you to write to the Public Utilities Commission and call `Aina Koa Pono directly,” he said. Henry Curtis, of Life of the Land, wrote that the state could ask for an EIS, contending that the processing plant fits the definition of a refinery. `Aina Koa Pono will meet with the public on Monday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Pahala Community Center, its first public meeting here since February. Kekuhi Kanahele KEKUHI KANAHELE, a Hawai`i Community College staff member and cultural practitioner who frequently visits Pahala, urged those at the energy conference to ask the deeper question of “what is the impact of anything we do now for 100 to 400 years? What is the impact on the resource? What is the exchange - life for life?” She said that from the Hawaiian perspective, “we must measure and observe lifetimes of the particular action on the `aina, the heaven, the substrate and the ocean.” ADDING SIDEWALKS ON THE MAUKA SIDE of Hwy 11 from Na`alehu Methodist Church to Ohai Road, across from Na`alehu School, is the highest priority on the Big Island, according to the draft statewide Pedestrian Master Plan released last week. “Although the makai side has a sidewalk in good condition, the shoulders beyond the serviced area can be narrow for pedestrian circulation,” the report states. The plan can be read and comments can be made at hawaiipedplan.com or 808-587-6395. Comments are being accepted through Sept. 30. THE MARSHALLESE COMMUNITY of Ocean View invites the public to a community forum and health resource fair being held next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kahuku Park in Ocean View. The results of a community needs assessment consisting of 200 questionnaires will be presented along with current and future projects finalizing with a roundtable discussion on the next steps in transforming Ocean View and surrounding communities into healthy and thriving communities to live, work and play. Please RSVP to manitimejmouralliance@ymail.com. THE OCEAN VIEW FOOD BASKET is this Tuesday, August 30, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Ocean View Community Center. Call 939-7000 for more information. SEN. GIL KAHELE’S first in a series of community forums will be held next Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Cooper Center in Volcano from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. He said the series of community forums will allow local residents to voice concerns and to prepare him for the 2012 state Legislature. Participants may email questions or concerns prior to the meeting to senkahele@capitol.hawaii.gov. KUMU HULA MAILE YAMANAKA is considering new classes in hula, song, Hawaiian language, culture, mythology, history and place names in Ka`u. Those interested can all her at 937-4249. Posted by The Ka`u Calendar at 9:47 AM Links to this post	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line219
__label__wiki	0.779468	0.779468	Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 HELCO has spent more than $14 million to remove and trim trees to prevent them from falling, as they did on Wood Valley Road in 2014 during Iselle. Photo by Royden Okinishi HAWAI`I ELECTRIC LIGHT CO., today, announced a rate increase, following the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission issuing an interim decision approving HELCO's first base-rate increase in more than six years. According to HELCO, the approved interim rate will increase the typical Hawai‘i Island monthly residential bill for 500 kilowatt hours by $4.98. Over the last 12 months, the average monthly residential bill has been $162.58. The 3.4 percent increase – $9.9 million in annual revenue – will help pay for capital improvements including grid upgrades and extensive vegetation management work that is credited with reducing outages and their duration during storms, says HELCO in a statement to the public. "Since 2014, Hawai‘i Electric Light has spent more than $14 million on tree trimming and removal, concentrating on areas where non-native albizia trees threaten utility equipment and highways." A rate increase says HELCO will help the company to manage vegetation and make other upgrades to avoid power outages, like this one during Iselle in 2014 in Wood Valley. Photo by Julia Neal HELCO reports that "Today’s interim decision is consistent with a settlement reached last month between Hawaiʻi Electric Light and the Hawai‘i Division of Consumer Advocacy. The settlement reduced by nearly half the original request for a 6.5 percent increase in revenue." The effective date of the new rate will be determined by the PUC. An interim decision is one step in the ratemaking process. The PUC will continue to review the request and will later issue a final decision. If a lower final amount is approved, the difference will be refunded to customers with interest. If a higher amount is approved, the increase will only be applied going forward from the time it is approved, not retroactively. "Hawai‘i Electric Light leads the state in the use of renewable resources to generate electricity, relying on a diverse portfolio of wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower," states the utility company. "Since 2010, the company has increased the use of renewables from 35 percent to 57 percent as of June 2017." HELCO notes several programs available that provide financial assistance for those who are in need, including the Hawai‘i Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), Ohana Energy Gift Program, and the Special Medical Needs Program. The Time-of-Use program, which offers lower rates during the daytime hours, can help save money for those who are flexible on when they use energy. See www.hawaiielectriclight.com for more information. KEN WICKS KA`U CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP recipients have been named for 2017. Tiani Castaneda-Naboa wrote the winning essay, answering the question, How Will Your Education Benefit the District of Ka`u? Ka`u Chamber Logo by Tanya Ibarra The scholars with their majors, Ka`u home towns, and campuses are: Lexis L. Andrade, a Wai`ohinu resident and architecture student at Walla Walla College in Washington; Tiani L. Castaneda-Naboa, of Na`alehu, a UH Hilo pyschology major; Ty Alfred De Sa, of Pahala, a Hawai`i Community College history student; Sheilla Mae Felipe, of Na'alehu, a UH Hilo pre-nursing student; Leaokalani Hashimoto, of Wai`ohinu, a UH Hilo education major; Kaweni Christopher Ibarra, of Pahala, a Santa Clara University electronic engineering major; Kamrie Koi, of Pahala, a UH Hilo political science and administration of justice major; Rochelle Koi, of Na`alehu, a UH Hilo English and history major; Tiare-Lee Chiemi Kehaunani Shibuya, of Na`alehu, a UH Hilo student in nursing science and nursing administration; and Jennifer Flores Tabios, of Na`alehu, a St. Johns University New York City criminal justice major with a criminology minor. All of this year’s recipients are continuing college and are previous recipients of the annual Ken Wicks Ka`u Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, named after the late Ken Wicks, a longtime educator, who served as President of the Chamber. The application rules are in the process of changing for 2018 and will be made public once finalized. For an application, see www.kauchamber.org. Call 936-5288 with questions. MUMPS AT NA`ALEHU SCHOOL was reported by West Hawai`i Today on Tuesday. The Nancy Cook Lauer Story said that "A letter went out Aug. 15 notifying parents and staff to take extra precautions following the confirmation that an individual at Na`alehu Elementary School had mumps." The story reported that "Staff and teachers were told not to come in if they had been within three feet of the unnamed student. The student wasn't named in the letter because of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act requirements," wrote Cook Lauer, after receiving the information from Principal Darlene Javar. The story referred to Department of Education officials saying that only one new case is known on the island. See tips on preventing the spread of mumps in the Ka`u News Briefs, Thursday, Aug. 17. Photo from nps.gov/havo MAKE THE HAWAIIAN GAME, PALA‘IE, Wednesday, August 23, from 10 am to noon on the Kilauea Visitor Center lanai in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Create your own traditional Hawaiian game using natural materials. Pala’ie, a ball-and-loop game rarely encountered in modern Hawai’i, is sometimes played by keiki while chanting ancient songs. The event is free, though park entrance fees apply. REGISTER KEIKI, grades K-8, until August 29, to make a beaded key chain on Wednesday, August 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Pahala Community Center. Call 928-3102 for more. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park posted this image to Facebook on Monday with the caption "Teri Turner Votaw writes, 'My 17 year old son, Jared Votaw, took this great photo of the crater and Milky Way when we were visiting last month.' Thanks :)" CELEBRATE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE’S 101ST ANNIVERSARY on Friday, August 25, and enter Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park fee-free. TALK STORY AT THE KAHUKU UNIT of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on Friday, August 25, for Coffee Talk from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and join the informational conversation on a wide variety of topics. Ka’u coffee, tea and pastries will be available for purchase. Free entry. START VIEWING LIVE LONG AND PROSPER MIGHTY ‘OHI’A, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, August 26, through October 8, at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park with paintings and illustrations by John D. Dawson. The artworks focus on the highly variable display of ‘ohi’a lehua trees found within the park. Gallery viewings are free, though park entrance fees apply. DISCOVER HAWAIIAN GODDESSES HI’IAKA & PELE and the natural phenomenon they represent on a guided, moderate, one-mile hike through the Kahuku Unit of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Saturday, August 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free. Visit ups.gov/havo for more. FEARLESS ABSTRACT PAINTING, a class in which Samantha DeSilva will share her unique method of painting, takes place Saturday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Volcano Art Center. $90 plus $15 supply fee per person. Call 967-8222 for more. Pick up the August edition of The Ka`u Calendar delivered free to 5,500 mailboxes throughout Ka`u, from Miloli`i the district. See it online at www.kaucalendar.com http://kaucalendar.com/TheDirectory_2017	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line220
__label__wiki	0.708176	0.708176	Ka`ū News Briefs Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Hurricane Lane is forecast to affect all Hawaiian islands, beginning with Hawai`i Island, starting today. Image from prh.noaa.gov/chpc HAWAI`I COUNTY IS UNDER A HURRICANE WARNING, issued this evening by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, for Hurricane Lane, a Category 5, with winds of 160 mph. State and county Civil Defense asks residents to rush preparations to completion, including designating a safe room in homes. All schools in Ka`ū will be closed tomorrow. All beach parks are closed in Ka`ū, pavilion and camping permits are canceled. South Point Road is off limits past Kama`oa Road, except for local traffic. All non-essential county and state employees are told to remain at home -- no work tomorrow. Category 5 Hurricane Lane is expected to make itself known with high surf slamming southeastern shores of Hawai`i Island, followed by wind and likely flooding. "The onset of damaging tropical storm force winds on the Big Island could be as early as Wednesday afternoon or evening, with dangerous hurricane force winds possible by Wednesday night," says the 5 p.m. forecast. "The center of Lane will track dangerously close to, or over, the islands Thursday through Saturday. Regardless of the exact track of the center, major impacts are likely in some areas as the hurricane makes it's closest approach. It is important to remember, these impacts can extend far from the center. Although some weakening is expected the next couple of days, Lane is forecast to remain a dangerous hurricane as it draws closer to the Hawaiian Islands. "Bands of intense showers and thunderstorms surrounding Lane will begin to overspread the state from south to north, reaching the Big Island late tonight or Wednesday morning. Excessive rainfall is possible, which could lead to major flash flooding, landslides, and mudslides. Flooding can occur even in areas not usually prone to flooding. Storm total rainfall amounts greater than 20 inches are possible. "Swell generated by Lane will bring very large and rough surf and dangerous rip currents for south and southeast facing shores. Surf heights of 15 to 25 feet could lead to ocean water surging and sweeping over beaches, coastal benches, lava flows, and roadways, creating the potential for significant damage to coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. Coastal evacuations and road closures are possible. Large breaking waves may affect harbor entrances and channels with damage possible to docks, piers, ramps, and boats. "Tornadoes and large waterspouts will be possible associated with Lane, mainly along and to the right of the track of the hurricane." Lane was about 325 miles east-southeast of South Point as of 6 p.m. The Category 5 hurricane has sustained winds of up to 160 miles per hour -- an increase of 35 mph from 5 p.m. yesterday. Lane was upgraded from a Category 4 hurricane, as it was at 5 p.m. today. Traveling west-northwest at 9 mph, Lane is forecast to affect every island between now and Friday, according to prh.noaa.gov/chpc. Image from dod.hawaii.gov/hiema Ka`ū has a 60 to 80 percent chance of receiving at least tropical storm force winds of 39 mph or higher, reports the Hurricane Center. The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for east shores of Hawai`i Island, with forecasts of 6 to 12 foot waves. Big surf is forecast for south and west shores starting tomorrow, with a possible rise to up to 25 feet along south shores. Hawai`i Emergency Management Agency says to prepare an action plan with family members; know if your home is in an inundation zone, flood zone, or susceptible to high winds and other hazards; stay tuned to local media and their websites or applications regarding weather updates, and sign up for local notification systems; get to know your neighbors and community so you can help each other; walk your property and check for potential flood threats, clear gutters and other drainage systems, remove and secure loose items; keep vehicle gas tanks filled; designate a "safe room" in your residence; prepare pets; secure important documents in protective containers. The agency also says people should have 14 days of supplies in their emergency kits. The agency says this should include: water -- one gallon per person per day, plus extra for pets; food -- nonperishable, no cooking required; first aid kit; medical equipment and medications; NOAA alert radio; flashlight; extra batteries; hand-operated can opener; tools; warm clothes; sturdy shoes; personal hygiene items; toilet paper; pet supplies; fire extinguisher; glasses/eye care; cash and identification; important documents; comfort and entertainment. See dod.hawaii.gov/hiema for more. Visitors can download GoHawaii App and read the Hawai`i Tourism Authority's Travel Safety Brochure at travelsmarthawaii.com. Hawaiian Airlines is offering travel waivers for travelers with flights between August 21 and 26. ALL PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OFFICES ON HAWAI`I ISLAND ARE CLOSED TOMORROW DUE TO HURRICANE LANE. School closures will be posted on Hawai`i state Department of Education's website, hawaiipublicschools.org, and on social media -- Twitter and Facebook, @HIDOE808 -- starting at 9 p.m. this evening, says a release from DOE. Effective tomorrow, Wednesday, August 22, says the release, all after-school activities and programs, including interscholastic athletic events, are canceled. The activities will resume on Monday, August 27. All school-related inter-island travel this week is canceled as well. Dr. Christina M. Kishimoto, Superintendent of DOE, says, "As with any emergency-type situation, we are striving to balance the need for safety with our overall commitment to provide students and families with every sense of normalcy. Your neighborhood school may be designated as an emergency shelter. Activation is initiated by counties in consultation with HI-EMA. You can connect with your county's emergency response resources at hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense. "Please work with your child's school to make sure that they have the most up-to-date contact information for your household. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact them directly. Thank you for your support as we work together to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and school communities." MANY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE LATEST DRAFT of the Hawai`i County Vacation Rental Bill. The bill goes before the Windward Planning Commission on Sept. 6, and input is allowed. Bill 108, Draft 4, proposes county code changes to define "where short-term vacation rentals would be allowed, establishes regulations for their use, and provides a way for an owner or operator to obtain a nonconforming use certificate that would allow them to operate in a non-permitted district." AirBnB management has been following the bill, as it would affect owners of AirBnB properties on the island. AirBnB points to the following modifications in draft 4: - Making the annual renewal fee $250, down from $500 originally proposed. Currently there is no annual license fee imposed by the county. - Making the transient occupancy tax compliance date the day the ordinance passes, instead of July 20, 2018, meaning that those who want to stay in business must be current on their taxes. - Making the definition of "reachable" for the property host or owner a one-hour response time instead of immediate. - Adding an "emergency clause," so if a district loses short-term rentals due to a disaster -- as happened in Kapoho -- the Director of Planning can issue additional permits to restore the number of short-term rentals. After the Windward Planning commission goes over the bill, the Leeward Planning Commission will review it on Sept. 20. Following that, the County Planning Committee reviews the bill. Next, the bill goes to the full Council for a first reading. Then, the County Council has a final reading, which -- barring any amendments -- might pass the bill as soon as mid-October. Testimony is accepted in writing beforehand and in person at all five events.Testimony to the Planning Commissions can be submitted by email, planning@hawaiicounty.gov; by mail, County of Hawai`i Planning Department, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, HI 96720, or West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E, 2nd Floor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740; or in person at those locations at 9 a.m. on Sept. 6 (Hilo) or Sept. 20 (Kona). Read the bill at records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/0/doc/964108/Page1.aspx. Photo from Nā Leo TV NĀ LEO TV HAS EARNED A 2018 HOMETOWN MEDIA AWARD FOR ITS `IKE PONO -- EPISODE 3. The award is for the Best Access Center Professional Division and the honor comes from the Alliance for Community Media for the Spiritual/Inspirational Category. `Ike Pono - Episode 3 includes a segment highlighting "the fantastic story and mission of Camp Agape," says a release from Nā Leo. "We're thankful and honored to have received this recognition. We will continue to create hyper-local programming that our island community can enjoy and be proud of." Na Leo also won first place in the ACM Western Region's WAVE Awards for its submission of `Ike Pono - Episode 1, a program covering the good news and uplifting stories on Hawai`i Island. Alliance for Community Media is an organization that promotes civic engagement through community media. The Hometown Media Awards recognize the best community media programming. Categories include student, independent producer, and access center professional. Nonpartisan judges scored over 1,000 entries submitted from around the country. Sen. Mazie Hirono. Photo from Hirono's Facebook PROPOSALS TO PRIVATIZE THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION drew criticism from Sen Mazie Hirono yesterday. She and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Democrats called for an Oversight Hearing on inappropriate influence of the so-called "Mar-a-Lago Crowd." The request follows reports by ProPublica and the New York Times of the "inappropriate influence" of three members of President Trump's private club Mar-a-Lago on Department of Veterans Affairs operations, including pushing out former VA Secretary David Shulkin and advocating for the privatization of VA, says a statement from Hirono and colleagues. "Ike Perlmutter, Marc Sherman, and Bruce Moskowitz have weighed in behind the scenes on a host of personnel and policy issues.None of the members of this so-called 'Mar-a-Lago crowd' has any experience in the U.S. government or military and they are operating without any transparency, accountability, or oversight. "Of particular concern, is that these unofficial advisers are allegedly using their influence to push for privatization of the VA. In his confirmation hearing, Secretary Robert Wilkie vowed not to privatize the VA and recognized the importance of investing in the Department's internal capacity so VA can continue to provide high-quality care to our veterans..." the Senators continued. "While many of the reported incidents occurred prior to now-Secretary Wilkie's tenure at the VA, it is imperative that we receive his testimony about his interactions and communications with the trio and what actions he has taken and what actions he plans to take to ensure decisions at the VA are being driven by what is best for our veterans without undue outside influence or direction." Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) joined Hirono in writing to Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Johnny Isakson, asking for the hearing. 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Print edition of The Ka`ū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes throughout Ka`ū, from Miloli`i through Volcano, and free on KA`Ū TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE Football: CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE: Sat, Aug 25, 10am, Scrimmage @ Waiakea Thu, Sept 6, 6pm, @ Pāhoa Sat, Sept 15, 1pm, @ Kohala Sat, Sept 22, 3:30pm, host Lanai @ Kea`au Girls Volleyball: CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE: Fri, Aug 24, 6pm, @ Mauna Lani Wed, Aug 29, 6pm, @ Hilo Fri, Aug 31, Kamehameha Tourney Sat, Sept 1, Kamehameha Tourney Wed, Sept 5, 6pm, host Pāhoa Wed, Sept 12, 6pm, @ Christian Liberty Fri, Sept 14, @ Kamehameha Mon, Sept 17, 6pm, host Lapahoehoe Wed, Sept 19, 6pm, host Kohala Thu, Sept 20, 6pm, @ Honoka`a Tue, Sept 25, 6pm, @ HPA CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE: Sat, Aug 25, @ CLA (preseason) Sat, Sept 1, 10am, @ HPA Sat, Sept 8, 10am, @ Kamehameha Sat, Sept 15, 10am, Kea`au Sat, Sept 22, 9am, @ HPA Studio sale of artwork by Big Island Artist John D. Dawson is open to the general public Saturday and Sunday, Sept 15 and 16. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org UNIQUE STUDIO SALE OF BIG ISLAND ARTIST JOHN D. DAWSON to the general public at Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16. Special preview for Volcano Art Center Members on Friday, September 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. The sale includes original acrylic and watercolor paintings, rough sketches, and pen and ink drawings from Dawson's decades of work as a professional illustrator. He is well known for his paintings and illustrations for national publications, including the National Park Service, United States Postal Service, National Geographic Society, National Wildlife Federation, and Audubon Society. Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus is at 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. For more information, contact Emily C. Weiss at 967-8222 or visit volcanoartcenter.org. Free Community Dance, Fri, Aug 24, 7-10pm, Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol free event. Variety of music. Coffee, tea, water, and snacks provided. Free admission; donations appreciated. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org Zentangle: Basics and Beyond with Lydia Meneses, Sat, Aug 25, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Zentangle Basics kit provided. $30/Volcano Art Center Member, $35/non-Member, $10 supply fee. Bring light refreshment to share. Waiho`olu`u Ola Indigo Dyeing Workshop, Sat, Aug 25, 12:30-3:30pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Learn traditional methods of banding and folding in traditional and modern shibori styles to create patterns, and explore the alchemy of indigo, a plant derived dye. $50/Volcano Art Center Member, $55/non-Member, plus $25 supply fee. No experience necessary. Space limited. Pre-registration required: volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222. Birth of Kahuku, Sat, Aug 26, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Explore rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike that traverses the vast 1868 lava flow, with different volcano features and formations. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. Free. nps.gov/HAVO HOVE Road Maintenance Corp. Meeting, Tue, Aug 28, 10am, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. hoveroad.com, 929-9910, gm@hoveroad.com Ka`ū Food Pantry, Tue, Aug 28, 11:30-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Cross County Assistant Coach Needed for Ka`ū Trojans, says Coach Erin Cole. The Boys & Girls team starts running Aug 25. Contact Cole for more, or if interested in applying, at erinlcole@hotmail.com. 5th Annual Volcano Winery Harvest Festival tickets on sale for event on Sun, Sept 9, and selling fast! Benefit for Volcano School of Arts and Sciences. Music, food, wine, and raffle. $40/adult (21+), $20 under 21. 967-7772, volcanowinery.com 5th Annual Ka`ū Coffee Trail Run Registration Open, online at webscorer.com/register?raceid=128145, Fees: 5K, $35/person; 10K, $45/person; and 1/2 Marathon, $55/person. Race Day Sat, Sept 22, 7 a.m.; begins and ends at Ka`ū Coffee Mill, kaucoffeemill.com. Event organizers: `O Ka`ū Kākou, okaukakou.org. Activities at Kahuku Park -- within Hawaiian Ocean View Estates -- over the next two months, include two physical activities, three arts and crafts activities, and a Park Beautification Day. For ages 6 to 12: - Jump Rope Challenge: Mon, Aug 27, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration open through Aug 25. - Sand Art: Wed, Sept 5, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration open Aug 27 through 31. For all ages: - Friendship Bracelets: Wed, Sept 19, 3 to 4 p.m. Registration open Sept 10 through 14. - Park Beautification Day: Fri, Sept 28, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Registration open Sept 19 through 26. All activities are free to attend. For more, call Teresa Anderson at 929-9113 or visit the park during business hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 12:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. See hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/. Free Arts and Crafts Activities at Pāhala Comunity Center happen on Wednesdays in September, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., through the end of Sept, for keiki in Kindergarten through 8th grade. - Sept 5: In observance of Grandparents Day, Craft Stick Puzzle Hanging. Register Aug 30 through Sept 4. - Sept 12: Dove Foldable For Peace. Register Sept 4 through 11. - Sept 19: Handprint Tree Art. Register Sept 13 through 18. - Sept 26: Beaded Wind Chime. Register Sept 19 through 25. For more, call 928-3102 or visit the community center during business hours: Mon-Thu and Sat, from noon to 8 p.m., or Fri, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/. Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool's Temporary Nā`ālehu Site Location is Kauaha`ao Church in Wai`ōhinu. Meeting days and times remain the same: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. Pāhala site program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Pāhala Community Center. Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to those with keiki zero to five years old, to aid with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate listening ear. Free. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided. To enroll in either program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 464-9634. Questions: Clark at 929-8571 or eclark@pidfountation.org. Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for Sat community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333. Ocean View Vet Center Visits Suspended until further notice. Veterans, call 329-0574 for VA benefit information. ovcahi.org Harmony Educational Services, Home Based Educational Programs - Open Enrollment through Oct 15; harmonyed.com/hawaii. Partnered with four local public charter schools, Harmony offers benefits of homeschooling with resources available to public schools. Interested families can also contact Rayna Williams at rwilliams@harmonyed.com or 430-9798. Disaster Recovery Center open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Pāhoa Neighborhood Center at 15-3022 Kauhale St. See information applicants need to bring, or register online, at fema.gov/disaster/4366. If you are a survivor who has left the area, call 800-621-3362. Salvation Army distribution center at Pāhoa Community Center on Tue, Thu, and Sat, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. To donate, contact 756-0306. Find Your Park, invites Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, to kama`aina and tourist alike. Experience authentic Hawaiian cultural programs, guided hikes, After Dark events, and more from Ka`ū to Volcano to Hilo, while the partial closure of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park continues. Free of charge, with no entry fees, rangers offer new and familiar programs at Kahuku Unit, Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus, and Mokupāpapa Discovery Center and Prince Kūhio Plaza in Hilo. Kahuku Unit Kahuku events are posted to the park website, nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/kahuku-hikes.htm. Regularly scheduled Guided Hikes, monthly Coffee Talk, daily Ranger Talks, with cultural demonstrations and activities on weekends. Guided Hikes on Saturdays and Sundays begin at 9:30 a.m. Meet the ranger at the welcome tent. Can't make a guided hike but want to get to know Kahuku better? The Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park will tailor a customized trek just for you. Contact Friends through their website. Proceeds support Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Coffee Talk, held the last Friday of the month, 9:30-11 a.m., at the Visitor Contact Station. Dr. Frank Bonaccorsoreveals "A Day in the Life of `Ōpe`ape`a - the Hawaiian Hoary Bat," and shares a 24-hour cycle of the only land mammal native to Hawai`i on Fri., Aug. 31. Ranger Talks introduce the natural, cultural and historic attributes of Kahuku on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., at the Visitor Contact Station. `Ike Hana No`eau: Experience the Skillful Work Cultural Demonstrations and Activities, Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Visitor Contact Station. Picnic in the Park: Join Kahuku for Hawaiian music and hula. Bring a picnic lunch or opt to buy lunch from food trucks on this family-friendly day. Supported by the Friends of Hawai`i VolcanoesNational Park. Sun., Sept. 16, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus Find Park Rangers in Volcano Village daily, at the Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus at 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd. Rangers are there 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide talks and answer questions about the current eruption. After Dark Near the Park at the Volcano Art Center's Ni`aulani Campus. Each event will have a different subject matter. Mokupāpapa Discovery Center Find Park Rangers in downtown Hilo, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rangers provide daily eruption updates. At 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., they give a talk about all five of Hawai`i Island's volcanoes, including Kīlauea. Get NPS Passport Books stamped. Located at 76 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo. Prince Kūhio Plaza Find Park Rangers alongside the park's non-profit partner, Hawai`i Pacific Parks Association, at their brand new mall store. Grand Naniloa Hotel Find Park Rangers stationed at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in downtown Hilo on Sundays and Mondays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rangers provide eruption updates at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The park film that is normally available to visitors at Kīlauea Visitor Center at the Summit, Born of Fire, Born in the Sea, is shown every half-hour beginning at 9:30 a.m. Park rangers also greet incoming arrivals at the Hilo International Airport, welcome cruise ship passengers as they disembark at the Port of Hilo, and inform visitors at `Imiloa Astronomy Center most Sundays.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line221
__label__cc	0.733472	0.266528	The Hilltop Story A Firm Foundation Hilltop News Hilltop Non-Financial News PlainsCapital Bank HilltopSecurities National Lloyds Corporation Committee Charting Capital Offerings Notice of Actions Affecting Basis-PlainsCapital Notice of Actions Affecting Basis-SWS Recent Filings As Reported Charting Peer Analysis Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test As Reported Financial Statements News & Market Information Presentations & Webcast Archives Hilltop Holdings Inc. Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2019 Company Release - 4/25/2019 5:30 PM ET DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) (“Hilltop”) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2019. Hilltop produced income to common stockholders of $38.8 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2019, compared to $24.4 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2018. Hilltop’s financial results for the first quarter of 2019 include the impact of costs associated with significant leadership changes and other efficiency initiative-related charges which, in the aggregate, totaled $8.7 million before income taxes. Hilltop also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share payable on May 31, 2019, to all common stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2019. Jeremy Ford, CEO of Hilltop, said, “We are very pleased with the solid start to 2019 as revenues grew by 7% and noninterest expenses, including the impact of the previously announced leadership changes, remained in line with the prior year. We remain focused on executing against our ‘platform for growth’ initiatives, which we believe will continue to improve productivity, scalability and the services delivered to our clients. Our business continues to strengthen as we maintain strong capital levels and solid liquidity and credit quality, which will support our growth priorities in 2019 and beyond.” Banking revenues and income grew as net interest margin improved versus the prior year period; The broker-dealer segment’s capital markets and structured finance businesses performed well as the decline in market interest rates, combined with our ongoing investments in these businesses, yielded improved trading results in the quarter; While the mortgage industry remains challenging, our mortgage origination segment’s focus on profitable production and efficiency resulted in lower operating expenses and supported a profitable quarter even though origination volumes declined versus the first quarter of 2018; and Insurance generated improved profits versus the first quarter of 2018 as expenses declined and the investment portfolio performance improved First Quarter 2019 Highlights for Hilltop: In January 2019, Hilltop adopted the new lease accounting standard which, among other things: Added operating lease liabilities of $118.5 million and right-of-use assets of $108.8 million to the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2019; and Negatively impacted regulatory capital ratios, performance ratios and other measures dependent upon asset or liability balances; Hilltop’s annualized return on average assets and return on average equity for the first quarter of 2019 were 1.21% and 8.04%, respectively, compared to 0.77% and 5.19%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2018; Hilltop’s book value per common share increased to $21.23 at March 31, 2019, compared to $20.83 at December 31, 2018; Hilltop’s total assets were $13.5 billion at March 31, 2019, compared to $13.7 billion at December 31, 2018; Loans1, net of allowance for loan losses, increased to $6.5 billion compared to $6.3 billion at December 31, 2018; Non-performing loans decreased to $30.9 million, or 0.38% of total loans at March 31, 2019, compared to $34.0 million, or 0.41% of total loans, at December 31, 2018; Loans held for sale decreased by 24.0% from December 31, 2018 to $1.1 billion at March 31, 2019; Total deposits were $8.3 billion at March 31, 2019, compared to $8.5 billion at December 31, 2018; Hilltop maintained strong capital levels with a Tier 1 Leverage Ratio2 of 13.22% and a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 16.75% at March 31, 2019; Hilltop’s net interest margin3 decreased to 3.69% for the first quarter of 2019, compared to 3.75% in the fourth quarter of 2018; The provision for loan losses was $1.0 million during the first quarter of 2019, compared to $6.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2018; For the first quarter of 2019, noninterest income was $252.5 million, compared to $235.1 million in the first quarter of 2018, a 7.4% increase; For the first quarter of 2019, noninterest expense was $309.1 million, compared to $308.2 million in the first quarter of 2018, a 0.3% increase; and Hilltop’s effective tax rate decreased to 22.6% during the first quarter of 2019, compared to 23.3% during the same period in 2018 1 “Loans” reflect loans held for investment excluding broker-dealer loans, net of allowance for loan losses, of $491.8 million and $578.2 million at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. 2 Based on the end of period Tier 1 capital divided by total average assets during the quarter, excluding goodwill and intangible assets. 3 Net interest margin is defined as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Consolidated Financial and Other Information Consolidated Balance Sheets March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, (in 000's) 2019 2018 2018 2018 2018 Cash and due from banks $ 313,192 $ 644,073 $ 405,682 $ 353,432 $ 470,127 Federal funds sold 438 400 468 403 400 Assets segregated for regulatory purposes 156,851 133,993 220,115 128,417 198,170 Securities purchased under agreements to resell 65,205 61,611 164,656 229,172 244,978 Securities: Trading, at fair value 703,295 745,466 660,314 634,197 756,151 Available for sale, at fair value 1,019,851 875,658 874,496 811,218 806,583 Held to maturity, at amortized cost 369,865 351,012 348,163 353,192 356,452 Equity, at fair value 19,343 19,679 21,555 21,218 20,876 2,112,354 1,991,815 1,904,528 1,819,825 1,940,062 Loans held for sale 1,059,280 1,393,246 1,524,980 1,953,562 1,409,634 Loans held for investment, net of unearned income 7,011,679 6,930,458 6,940,306 6,545,630 6,387,413 Allowance for loan losses (58,809 ) (59,486 ) (60,152 ) (61,970 ) (63,194 ) Loans held for investment, net 6,952,870 6,870,972 6,880,154 6,483,660 6,324,219 Broker-dealer and clearing organization receivables 1,651,199 1,440,287 1,491,507 1,614,951 1,660,720 Premises and equipment, net 210,333 237,373 236,172 172,911 173,637 Operating lease right-of-use assets 108,806 — — — — Other assets 591,442 580,362 604,445 648,317 637,802 Goodwill 291,435 291,435 291,435 251,808 251,808 Other intangible assets, net 35,965 38,005 40,394 32,716 34,569 Total assets $ 13,549,370 $ 13,683,572 $ 13,764,536 $ 13,689,174 $ 13,346,126 Deposits: Non interest-bearing $ 2,490,144 $ 2,560,750 $ 2,525,677 $ 2,468,332 $ 2,565,825 Interest-bearing 5,807,975 5,975,406 5,764,556 5,345,290 5,393,897 Total deposits 8,298,119 8,536,156 8,290,233 7,813,622 7,959,722 Broker-dealer and clearing organization payables 1,490,227 1,294,925 1,396,401 1,409,904 1,504,172 Short-term borrowings 914,525 1,065,807 1,216,649 1,610,735 1,064,325 Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value 69,354 81,667 179,582 251,581 255,551 Notes payable 225,372 228,872 220,192 227,736 202,700 Operating lease liabilities 118,452 — — — — Junior subordinated debentures 67,012 67,012 67,012 67,012 67,012 Other liabilities 351,178 435,240 430,309 392,171 367,188 Total liabilities 11,534,239 11,709,679 11,800,378 11,772,761 11,420,670 Common stock 938 936 946 946 960 Additional paid-in capital 1,491,585 1,489,816 1,504,467 1,502,105 1,526,867 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,062 ) (8,627 ) (14,722 ) (11,846 ) (9,698 ) Retained earnings 499,452 466,737 448,923 419,683 404,260 Deferred compensation employee stock trust, net 827 825 860 857 857 Employee stock trust (213 ) (217 ) (252 ) (252 ) (254 ) Total Hilltop stockholders' equity 1,991,527 1,949,470 1,940,222 1,911,493 1,922,992 Noncontrolling interests 23,604 24,423 23,936 4,920 2,464 Total stockholders' equity 2,015,131 1,973,893 1,964,158 1,916,413 1,925,456 Total liabilities & stockholders' equity $ 13,549,370 $ 13,683,572 $ 13,764,536 $ 13,689,174 $ 13,346,126 Consolidated Income Statements March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, (in 000's, except per share data) 2019 2018 2018 2018 2018 Interest income: Loans, including fees $ 110,870 $ 119,322 $ 113,535 $ 103,924 $ 99,944 Securities borrowed 16,859 16,782 16,346 17,486 16,300 Taxable 15,616 15,512 11,994 12,516 10,953 Tax-exempt 1,498 1,648 1,717 1,697 1,772 Other 5,197 4,438 4,734 4,417 4,391 Total interest income 150,040 157,702 148,326 140,040 133,360 Interest expense: Deposits 17,106 14,838 12,353 10,136 8,675 Securities loaned 14,738 13,935 13,984 15,075 13,739 Short-term borrowings 5,471 7,476 7,831 6,466 4,043 Notes payable 2,641 2,627 2,702 2,437 2,497 Junior subordinated debentures 1,001 968 955 918 822 Other 152 143 160 160 164 Total interest expense 41,109 39,987 37,985 35,192 29,940 Net interest income 108,931 117,715 110,341 104,848 103,420 Provision (recovery) for loan losses 951 6,926 (371 ) 340 (1,807 ) Net interest income after provision (recovery) for loan losses 107,980 110,789 110,712 104,508 105,227 Noninterest income: Net gains from sale of loans and other mortgage production income 96,139 90,628 116,243 132,478 105,767 Mortgage loan origination fees 21,873 26,615 27,004 29,318 20,626 Securities commissions and fees 35,969 36,984 36,968 38,320 38,717 Investment and securities advisory fees and commissions 20,160 26,260 23,487 21,965 18,354 Net insurance premiums earned 33,203 34,146 34,185 34,105 34,315 Other 45,124 23,883 31,810 23,248 17,364 Total noninterest income 252,468 238,516 269,697 279,434 235,143 Noninterest expense: Employees' compensation and benefits 189,898 179,881 205,575 200,632 182,600 Occupancy and equipment, net 28,023 30,512 29,015 27,893 27,830 Professional services 22,942 26,793 27,984 26,020 24,704 Loss and loss adjustment expenses 14,926 20,694 18,712 24,409 15,532 Total noninterest expense 309,085 310,819 335,711 338,517 308,202 Income before income taxes 51,363 38,486 44,698 45,425 32,168 Income tax expense 11,586 8,928 7,600 11,034 7,488 Net income 39,777 29,558 37,098 34,391 24,680 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 991 1,443 1,293 1,311 239 Income attributable to Hilltop $ 38,786 $ 28,115 $ 35,805 $ 33,080 $ 24,441 Basic $ 0.41 $ 0.30 $ 0.38 $ 0.35 $ 0.25 Diluted $ 0.41 $ 0.30 $ 0.38 $ 0.35 $ 0.25 Cash dividends declared per common share $ 0.08 $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.07 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 93,669 94,092 94,554 95,270 95,985 Diluted 93,669 94,130 94,610 95,358 96,146 Segment Results Mortgage All Other and Hilltop (in 000's) Banking Broker-Dealer Origination Insurance Corporate Eliminations Consolidated Net interest income (expense) $ 92,690 $ 12,850 $ (467 ) $ 642 $ (1,330 ) $ 4,546 $ 108,931 Provision (recovery) for loan losses 1,025 (74 ) — — — — 951 Noninterest income 10,621 91,307 118,033 36,492 538 (4,523 ) 252,468 Noninterest expense 60,726 87,807 114,677 30,338 15,562 (25 ) 309,085 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 41,560 $ 16,424 $ 2,889 $ 6,796 $ (16,354 ) $ 48 $ 51,363 March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, Selected Financial Data 2019 2018 2018 2018 2018 Hilltop Consolidated: Return on average stockholders' equity 8.04% 5.76% 7.41% 6.95% 5.19% Return on average assets 1.21% 0.86% 1.07% 1.03% 0.77% Net interest margin (1) 3.69% 3.75% 3.48% 3.46% 3.52% Net interest margin (taxable equivalent) (2): As reported 3.70% 3.76% 3.49% 3.47% 3.53% Impact of purchase accounting 32 bps 43 bps 28 bps 29 bps 36 bps Book value per common share ($) 21.23 20.83 20.51 20.21 20.02 Shares outstanding, end of period (000's) 93,821 93,610 94,594 94,571 96,048 Dividend payout ratio (3) 19.32% 23.43% 18.48% 20.16% 27.49% Banking Segment: Accretion of discount on loans ($000's) 8,735 12,737 8,147 8,343 9,867 Net charge-offs (recoveries) ($000's) 1,628 7,592 1,447 1,564 (1,315) Fee income ratio 10.28% 10.12% 10.69% 10.79% 10.51% Efficiency ratio 58.78% 56.79% 63.71% 66.47% 61.32% Employees' compensation and benefits ($000's) 32,171 31,955 36,878 32,442 30,811 Broker-Dealer Segment: Net revenue ($000's) (4) 104,157 89,750 95,266 86,479 81,097 Variable compensation expense ($000's) 34,581 31,744 33,574 26,036 24,594 Compensation as a % of net revenue 60.6% 60.4% 62.5% 60.6% 64.4% Pre-tax margin (5) 15.77% 12.13% 10.42% 9.45% 4.44% Mortgage Origination Segment: Mortgage loan originations - volume ($000's): Home purchases 2,050,760 2,586,677 3,237,444 3,615,991 2,358,692 Refinancings 396,282 384,990 416,201 491,384 601,105 Total mortgage loan originations - volume 2,447,042 2,971,667 3,653,645 4,107,375 2,959,797 Mortgage loan sales - volume ($000's) 2,711,114 3,008,793 4,015,051 3,526,603 3,185,438 Net gains from mortgage loan sales (basis points) 330 334 330 317 333 Mortgage servicing rights asset ($000's) (6) 62,049 66,102 68,804 57,373 63,957 Employees' compensation and benefits ($000's) 79,043 84,334 102,025 111,713 91,059 Insurance Segment: Loss and LAE ratio 45.0% 60.6% 54.7% 71.6% 45.3% Expense ratio 41.5% 37.9% 38.8% 39.5% 39.9% Combined ratio 86.5% 98.5% 93.5% 111.1% 85.2% Employees' compensation and benefits ($000's) 3,202 2,670 2,595 2,954 3,255 (1) Net interest margin is defined as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. (2) Net interest margin (taxable equivalent), a non-GAAP measure, is defined as taxable equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Taxable equivalent adjustments are based on the applicable 21% federal income tax rate for all periods presented. The interest income earned on certain earning assets is completely or partially exempt from federal income tax. As such, these tax-exempt instruments typically yield lower returns than taxable investments. To provide more meaningful comparisons of net interest margins for all earning assets, we use net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis in calculating net interest margin by increasing the interest income earned on tax-exempt assets to make it fully equivalent to interest income earned on taxable investments. The taxable equivalent adjustments to interest income for Hilltop (consolidated) were $0.2 million, $0.3 million, $0.2 million, $0.2 million, and $0.3 million, respectively, for the periods presented and for the banking segment were $0.2 million for each of the periods presented. (3) Dividend payout ratio is defined as cash dividends declared per common share divided by basic earnings per common share. (4) Net revenue is defined as the sum of total broker-dealer net interest income plus total broker-dealer noninterest income. Pre-tax margin is defined as income before income taxes divided by net revenue. (6) Reported on a consolidated basis and therefore does not include mortgage servicing rights assets related to loans serviced for the banking segment, which are eliminated in consolidation. Capital Ratios 2019 2018 2018 2018 2018 Tier 1 capital (to average assets): PlainsCapital 12.61 % 12.47 % 11.86 % 12.80 % 13.01 % Hilltop 13.22 % 12.53 % 12.40 % 12.90 % 13.26 % Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets): Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets): Total capital (to risk-weighted assets): Non-Performing Loans Portfolio Data 2019 2018 2018 2018 2018 Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis ($000's): Commercial real estate 5,332 5,324 7,506 14,256 13,674 Commercial and industrial 13,350 14,870 21,323 22,815 20,768 Construction and land development 1,473 3,278 3,402 569 595 1-4 family residential 10,662 10,437 4,476 4,273 4,297 Mortgage warehouse — — — — — Consumer 38 41 45 49 52 Broker-dealer — — — — — Covered — — 5,777 5,277 5,849 Non-performing loans as a % of total loans 0.38 % 0.41 % 0.50 % 0.56 % 0.58 % Other real estate owned ($000's) 23,066 27,578 32,518 37,824 38,354 Other repossessed assets ($000's) 30 68 99 168 246 Non-performing assets ($000's) 53,951 61,596 75,146 85,231 83,835 Non-performing assets as a % of total assets 0.40 % 0.45 % 0.55 % 0.62 % 0.63 % Non-PCI loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing ($000's) 77,045 83,131 80,664 74,060 77,590 Troubled debt restructurings included in accruing loans held for investment ($000's) 1,313 1,339 1,362 1,389 1,404 Average Interest Annualized Average Interest Annualized Outstanding Earned or Yield or Outstanding Earned or Yield or Net Interest Margin (Taxable Equivalent) Details Balance Paid Rate Balance Paid Rate Interest-earning assets Loans held for sale $ 1,015,010 $ 12,487 4.92 % $ 1,294,245 $ 14,613 4.52 % Loans held for investment, gross (1) 6,843,343 98,383 5.76 % 6,308,756 85,331 5.42 % Investment securities - taxable 1,792,501 15,584 3.48 % 1,613,608 10,928 2.71 % Investment securities - non-taxable (2) 221,602 1,658 2.99 % 258,732 2,030 3.14 % Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell 66,346 388 2.37 % 189,623 481 1.03 % Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions 505,582 3,151 2.53 % 632,727 2,478 1.59 % Securities borrowed 1,446,412 16,859 4.66 % 1,537,306 16,300 4.24 % Other 61,263 1,671 11.01 % 70,854 1,452 8.27 % Interest-earning assets, gross (2) 11,952,059 150,181 5.03 % 11,905,851 133,613 4.50 % Allowance for loan losses (59,549 ) (65,202 ) Interest-earning assets, net 11,892,510 11,840,649 Noninterest-earning assets 1,419,075 1,228,058 Total assets $ 13,311,585 $ 13,068,707 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Interest-bearing liabilities Interest-bearing deposits $ 5,825,886 $ 17,106 1.19 % $ 5,494,657 $ 8,675 0.64 % Securities loaned 1,295,002 14,738 4.62 % 1,365,081 13,739 4.08 % Notes payable and other borrowings 1,065,432 9,265 3.51 % 1,195,993 7,526 2.54 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 8,186,320 41,109 2.03 % 8,055,731 29,940 1.50 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits 2,520,057 2,419,725 Other liabilities 623,710 680,543 Total liabilities 11,330,087 11,155,999 Stockholders’ equity 1,958,531 1,911,160 Noncontrolling interest 22,967 1,548 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 13,311,585 $ 13,068,707 Net interest income (2) $ 109,072 $ 103,673 Net interest spread (2) 3.00 % 2.99 % Net interest margin (2) 3.70 % 3.53 % (1) Average balance includes non-accrual loans. (2) Presented on a taxable equivalent basis with annualized taxable equivalent adjustments based on the applicable 21% federal income tax rates for the periods presented. The adjustment to interest income was $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three months March 31, 2019 and 2018. Conference Call Information Hilltop will host a live webcast and conference call at 8:00 AM Central (9:00 AM Eastern) on Friday, April 26, 2019. Hilltop President and CEO, Jeremy B. Ford, and Hilltop CFO, William B. Furr, will review first quarter 2019 financial results. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing 1-877-508-9457 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0789 (international). The conference call also will be webcast simultaneously on Hilltop’s Investor Relations website (http://ir.hilltop-holdings.com). About Hilltop Hilltop Holdings is a Dallas-based financial holding company. Its primary line of business is to provide business and consumer banking services from offices located throughout Texas through PlainsCapital Bank. PlainsCapital Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, PrimeLending, provides residential mortgage lending throughout the United States. Hilltop Holdings’ broker-dealer subsidiaries, Hilltop Securities Inc. and Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc., provide a full complement of securities brokerage, institutional and investment banking services in addition to clearing services and retail financial advisory. Through Hilltop Holdings’ other wholly owned subsidiary, National Lloyds Corporation, it provides property and casualty insurance through two insurance companies, National Lloyds Insurance Company and American Summit Insurance Company. At March 31, 2019, Hilltop employed approximately 5,100 people and operated approximately 450 locations in 44 states. Hilltop Holdings’ common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HTH." Find more information at Hilltop-Holdings.com, PlainsCapital.com, PrimeLending.com, Nationallloydsinsurance.com and Hilltopsecurities.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as required by law, we do not assume any duty to update forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning such things as our plans, objectives, strategies, expectations, intentions and other statements that are not statements of historical fact, and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “probable,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “target,” “view” or “would” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases. For a discussion of certain factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please see the risk factors discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. 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__label__cc	0.616579	0.383421	Category: First time bikers helmets and sharp rateings I’ve seen a few helmets under 100 few are on sale they have 4 to 5 stars on sharp most say pay more for a safer lid most say if it fits well yr sorted any input Source: helmets and sharp rateings airport school of motoring Any one have good experience useing them for the ibt I have mark as the instructor my lessons are this sat and Sunday heard mixed reviews my misses did her cage lessons with them and said she enjoyed it Source: airport school of motoring Free L tabard Has to be collected though. Based in Dun Laoghaire. Cheers Source: Free L tabard Any recommendations for Insurance for young rider? Hi, Was just wondering if anyone could recommend some other insurance companies I havent called yet. Im 18 on my A2 provisional, just did my IBT Yesterday and have called Liberty, Principal, MCE and Carole Nashe. Carole Nashe were the only one to actually give me a quote on my Suzuki GS500f of just 3800 for Third Party, Fire and Theft which Ill have to consider since I already have the bike and noone else will even insure me. Any other companies people would recommend? Source: Any recommendations for Insurance for young rider? What is a Biker’s life worth ? A 41 year-old learner driver from Athlone who fatally injured a motorcyclist has avoided jail. Tracy O’Neill, who was driving unaccompanied when the crash happened, had pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of Kieran Kenny in August 2017. Roscommon Circuit court heard that Mr. Kenny was an experienced motorcyclist who was taking part in a charity fundraising event on the morning of Sunday 13th August 2017. The 53 year-old from Monksland was travelling along the old N6 at Summerhill in Athlone shortly after 1pm when he was struck by a white SUV being driven by Tracy O’Neill as she exited a housing estate. Mr Kenny, a married father of two adult daughters, was air lifted to University Hospital Galway where he was pronounced dead later that afternoon. Gda Eoin Browne said it was a dry day with good visibility and a forensic analysis of the crash scene showed the point of impact was the centre of the road and that the motorcycle was travelling at a speed of 56km an hour in a 80km zone. Tracy O’Neill, with an address at Crannagh, Summerhill, was a learner driver and the court was told that she’d been driving on a learner licence for some years. At the time of the crash she was unaccompanied in her car. Mr Kenny’s oldest daughter Alana who read victim impact statements on behalf of her family said she never got to say goodbye to her father and he didn’t get to walk her down the aisle when she got married last year. Her sister Carla told how her dad, who she said had “a massive heart”, had looked after their mother Helen in the months prior to his death as she recovered from cancer. Judge Francis Comerford said the Kenny family had suffered a terrible loss and that Mr Kenny had not been to blame in any way for the accident. He accepted that the defendant is a productive member of society who was extremely remorseful for what had occurred and had suffered health consequences as a result. He ordered that Ms O’Neill, who had earlier pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death, undertake 90 hours community service in lieu of one year in prison and disqualified her from driving for ten years. He also ordered that she produce €1,000 at the April sitting of the court which is to be paid to a road safety charity. Only in Ireland would a motorist be sentenced to 8 months in jail for putting a widows curse on somebody by the road side, despite him not even being a widow but that’s besides the point if you’re a superstitious wig-wearer, obviously arguing with a ban garda at some checkpoint is considered a heinous crime, yet for actually killing a person in broad daylight whilst driving unaccompanied as an L driver, ie. illegally on the roads – it’s only a 1000 euro slap on the wrist. I think this sends out a clear message that biker’s are considered 2nd class citizens in the eyes of the law, whether they abide by the speed limits or not, and that the punishment for not obeying the rules of the road is very different for women, especially those who consistently fail driving tests (ie. are terrible drivers) and continue driving illegally anyway. Tracy O’ Neill, promoting an organ donation and transplant campaign The repercussions are equivalent to 1-months repayment on say, a multi-tasking unobservant yummie mummie’s Audi Q7 for taking an innocent man’s life, which will no doubt go towards another advertising campaign within the RSA with skewed statistics to paint bikers in an even dimmer light. Obviously she didn’t set out to kill anyone that day, but if it was a man who caused the accident, or for example Kieran, who was responsible for her death – there would be uproar – the male would be a complete bastard in the eyes of the law, inevitably do jail-time and it would get plastered all over the media and probably have a prime-time slot on tv. Ironically he had been speeding / breaking the law / further up the road, Kieran would probably still be alive today. Kieran Kenny, one of the good guys telling everyone else to slow down I’ve written letters to the RSA before but they don’t seem to give a fuck, maybe as a small step towards road safety they should ensure that incompetent / learner drivers are restricted to 1.0l cars instead of huge MPV’s and barely manageable 4×4’s on our roads, similar to how they restrict a biker to smaller motorcycles starting out and lorry drivers / goods vehicles to a plethora of rigorous red tape and further training. A large solid metal cocoon instils a sense of safety for the occupants effectively shielding them from the consequences of their actions to the outside world and their innate responsibility towards ensuring the safety of much smaller mortals such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists using the same public roads. If this learner driver had been, by law, driving a micra instead then maybe the outcome could have been different, or maybe she wouldn’t have pulled out in the first place, or maybe even (given the token condemnation) she would have ignored those rules also and driven whatever she liked, illegally and without repercussions either-way. fuel costs I’ve been looking about at bikes between a 250 up to 600cc I’d be mostly useing it for work about 25 miles each way and then a few spins from Dublin to Carlow about 50 miles ones way would a 250 make that handy or would I need more power to make it comfy spin and fuel cost is their a huge difference between 250 or a 400 Source: fuel costs Insurance for 21 yr old newbie on learner permit Trying to make the youngster get mobile— He’s 21,no experience, will have a learner permit- assumed a 125 was all that was affordable, insurance-wise,so used Liberty’s online system to get a quote- came out at just over a grand for a 125 TPF&T, then I saw a tidy looking XVS 250 ( he’s a shortarse) and came back at just €50 more for the year…surprising. So, just for laughs, upped the ante to an ER-5, which was another €50. So it seems that Liberty will insure a 21 year old total newbie on a 47 bhp 500 for €100 or 10% more than a 15 bhp 125….doesn’t make sense to me. IMHO, a bigger bike will be safer, once he gets used to it, and would remain useful longer than a small one. I’ve had a 400 Burgman scooter which would sit at an indicated 80mph on the motorway, and used a CB500 to the IOM last August, and it was able to get my 16 stone plus gear up to Dublin and down from Belfast to Cork without a problem. So, apart from the seat height ( hes 5′ 5″) and extra weight to get used to, is there any reason not to have him start off on a 500? I’m thinking something like a 400 Bros or 535 Yamaha v-twin might suit him, but it’s been a long while since I started off on bikes, so any ideas or suggestions from the Biker.ie collective wisdom..? Source: Insurance for 21 yr old newbie on learner permit Any lucky L-Vests about? This might be a long shot but would anyone have an L-Vest that they’re looking to pass on? Have the test coming up soon and it could be some good karma (for you). Source: Any lucky L-Vests about?	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line225
__label__cc	0.626631	0.373369	For exhibit information or assistance, ask one of our friendly and knowledgeable Docents. These volunteer guides can be identified by their navy blazers. Weekday afternoons are the least crowded. The Museum and the Research Room are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. The parking lot is located across from the Museum entrance on SMU Blvd. Allow at least 1½ hours to tour the Museum so schedule your arrival accordingly. Be prepared for the Security Check. All visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. Check out the Admission page for group deals and discounts. Free admission is available to school groups if the School Field Trip has been scheduled through our Visitor Services at least 1 month in advance. Take advantage of our Museum Docents. These volunteer guides are more than willing to share their extensive knowledge of U.S. history and the Presidency. If the weather is nice, enjoy the Native Texas Park behind the Bush Center. This 15-acre park is free and open to the public every day of the year, from sunrise to sunset. Free guided tours are offered in the spring and fall. If you plan to visit other Presidential Libraries, consider purchasing a Presidential Libraries Passport as a unique souvenir. To make your experience safe and enjoyable, be prepared for the Security Check. The Bush Presidential Library is a U.S. Federal agency; weapons are not allowed. Upon entry, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All weapons, including guns, knives, multipurpose tools, and stun-guns, will be confiscated and not returned. All bags are X-rayed, and possibly, searched. Bags larger than 19" tall x 10" wide x 9" deep must be stored in the coat room. Ask a Docent (volunteer guide) for assistance. Only animals defined by the ADA as Service Animals are allowed into the Museum. Pets are not allowed. 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Check out the Bush Center’s Mobile App with information about the Museum galleries, films, and video and audio tours, before your visit. The Library and Museum is located inside the Bush Center on the campus of Southern Methodist University (SMU). Parking is located across from the Museum entrance on SMU Blvd. Payment may be made by credit or debit card upon exit from the lot. See Directions and Parking for maps, driving directions, DART public transportation information, and parking information. Flash photography is prohibited. Ask a Docent (volunteer guide) if there are photography restrictions in the special exhibits. Please be aware that events and activities at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum may be filmed and/or photographed. Your attendance constitutes authorization of the use of your photograph, voice, or other likeness for purposes related to the Library, including but not limited to marketing and promotion in both print and electronic forms. Younger Visitors Chaperones must remain with younger visitors when in the exhibit galleries, classroom, Cafe43 and courtyard, and Museum Store as well as when on the Bush Center grounds. The Bush Center Museum Store offers memorabilia, apparel, and gifts. For details, call 214-200-4304. Food and beverages including candy, gum, and water bottles are prohibited in the Museum. Dining options at the Bush Center include the full-service Cafe 43 restaurant and the casual, outdoor Courtyard Cafe. Neither require Museum admission. See News and Events and Classroom Resources for information about special Library and Museum programming. Dallas CityPASS Save 40% on admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, plus 3 more top city attractions: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Reunion Tower GeO-Deck, Dallas Zoo OR The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. You'll skip most ticket lines, too. Valid 9 days. Purchase printable and mobile direct vouchers at citypass.com or buy at the Museum admission desk for the same low price. LEARN MORE. Visitor Services Coordinator 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205 bush43visitors@nara.gov 360 Degree Artifacts Gallery Brochure for the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum available to download. Save on the City's Top 4 Tourist Attractions!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line226
__label__wiki	0.933949	0.933949	Home Biafra News. KANU REJECTS BAIL..GOES BACK TO KUJE THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - JULY 23: View of the International Criminal Court as Dutch prosecuters consider a war crimes investigation of the Malaysia Airlines crash July 23, 2014 in The Hague, The Netherlands. Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur when it crashed killing all 298 on board including 80 children. The aircraft was allegedly shot down by a missile and investigations continue over the perpetrators of the attack. KANU REJECTS BAIL..GOES BACK TO KUJE The Director of Radio Biafra ,Mazi Nnamdi Kanu may have rejected the bail granted him by Justice Binta Nyako on Tuesday 25th ,2017 insisting that he would not leave the prison unless his co-accused were released alongside with him. Note that KANU was granted bail on health ground while the others standing trial with him were to return to Kuje.Instead of making efforts to kiss the air of freedom outside Kuje,Kanu opted to join his colleagues in Kuje until all of them are granted bail. Meanwhile,it has been noted that the bail conditions granted to Kanu is stringent and wicked. Gen Achuzia is not happy with the tough bail conditions but concluded that there is hope.Dr Ikedife has also reacted to the development by insisting that Kanu should be released without such ridiculous bail conditions even as the Judge admitted that Kanu was granted bail on health condition. In a brief ruling, Justice Binta Nyako, said that she was convinced that Kanu was ill and needed more medical attention than the Nigerian Prisons was giving him. “The first defendant, Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed to the court for bail based on health grounds and it is only the living that can stand trial. “So I am minded to grant him bail so that he can attend to his health and face his trial alive,” Justice Nyako said. She, however, gave 12 conditions which Mr. Kanu must fulfill to be released on bail, and to continue to enjoy the temporary freedom. The conditions are: — Mr. Kanu must not hold rallies. — He must not grant interviews. — He must not be in a crowd of more than 10 people. — He must provide three sureties in the sum of N100 million each. — One of the sureties must be a senior highly placed person of Igbo extraction such as a senator. — The second surety must be a highly respected Jewish leader since Mr. Kanu said his religion is Judaism. — The third surety must be a highly respected person who owns landed property and is resident in Abuja — The IPOB leader must deposit his Nigerian passport — He must also deposit his British passport with the court — He must provide the court with reports on the progress of his health and treatment on a monthly basis. Justice Nyako however refused bail to the three other defendants standing trial with Kanu, namely Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi. The judge maintained that the only reason she admitted Mr. Kanu to bail was because of his ill health. She said although the charge of terrorism had been struck out against the defendants, the charge of treasonable felony hanging over them was a very serious offence. She also refused a second application by the three defendants seeking a review of her earlier ruling that witnesses who were security personnel should be protected. She said although the defendants had made the application for variation of the ruling based on the grounds that the charge of terrorism had been dropped, the charge of treasonable felony was equally a grave one. Based on this, she said she would stick to her earlier ruling that as long as the witnesses were security personnel, they would testify behind a curtain or wear a mask. She adjourned the matter till July 11 and 12, for definite commencement of trial. BVI Channel 1 can confirm that Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, and Fani Kayode were in court, according to them, as a sign of solidarity with Kanu. Mr. Kanu was arrested in 2015 on an 11-count charge bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony. Six of the charges, including that of terrorism, were struck out early in 2017. ndubuisi for BVI Channel 1 Type a message… Previous articleBreaking News-Nnamdi Kanu granted bail Next articleBuhari congratulates veteran journalist Tony Momoh on 78th birthday	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line235
__label__wiki	0.732631	0.732631	School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections Case records and commentaries submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of masters of medicine degree (obstetrics and gynaecology) of makerere university. From Title Page to Page 93 (2.552Mb) From Page 94-197 (2.521Mb) From Page 197 to 301 (2.713Mb) From Page 302 to the End (10.99Mb) Nakintu, Nuru GENERAL INTRODUCTION Mulago hospital complex is the national, referral and one of the teaching hospitals in Uganda. It is situated about two kilometers from the city center and has abed capacity of 1200 beds. It provides training for doctors, nurses and allied medical workers. It also carries out community based outreach programmes and research in all disciplines of medicine. It is a complex comprising of New Mulago and Mulago Hill Assessment center where patients are screened at arrival and sent to the appropriate departments. The hospital has specialized departments in Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obsterics and Gynaecology, Radiology, Anaesthesian and Public Health. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is located on the 5th floor in New Mulago but has other units in New Mulago and Mulago Hill assessment center. In New Mulago, there are departmental offices, the lying-in wards, labour ward, theater, outpatients’ clinics and antenatal clinic. Other services include human reproductive research unit with laboratories and data units. Professors, Consultants, Lecturers, Registers, Senior and juniors house officers and the nursing/mid wife staff run the department. Others include theatre attendants, record clerks, social workers, counselors and nursing aides. These are allocated to different firms. The wards in this department include antenatal, postnatal, gynaecological emergency and patients clinics include antenatal, gynaecological and infertility. The workload done by the department includes about 20,000-23,000 deliveries/year and about 5,000-6,000 gynecological patients/year. WARDS Gynaecological emergency ward (5A Annex): This ward caters for the emergencies that present to the hospital. It has an admission room, lying-in ward with a bed capacity of 16 beds and a minor theater. Some of the emergencies dealt with include abortions, ectopic pregnancies, acute pelivic inflammatory infections, complications of pregnancy before 28 weeks of gestation and complications of pueperium. Minor operative procedures such as evacuation of the uterus for incomplete abortions are carried out in the side room minor theater. The majority of patients seen in this ward come with abortion related problems and about 3,000 abortions are seen per year. Labour ward: This is an emergency ward which is covered 24 hours by a team on duty consisting of consultant/ registrar, senior and junor house officers and midwifes who rotate in shifts. The patients come form several places which include in-patients, transfers from OMMC, those booked in New Mulago hospital, referrals from near by maternity centers/private clinics and those who did not receive any form of antenatal care and from the surrounding districts. In Mulago about 22,000 deliveries are conducted per year with a caesarean section rate varying between 13-18%. Activities in the labour ward Admission: Registration Relocation of files to booked patients Administration of files to referral and the unbooked patients Checking of blood pressure, temperature and taking social-demographic details Examination room The admitting doctor takes the relevant history and examines the patients then decides the mode of management. OMMC: This maternity center is run by midwives daily and caters for mothers who are assessed as low risk. They transfer any mothers with complications of pregnancy and labour to New Mulago. There’s a postnatal ward where parturient mothers are observed for at least 24 hours. Family planning clinic and VSC centre This provides general family planning services and also offers other reproductive health services such as counseling, immunization and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. The VSC centre performs bilateral tubal ligation, vasectomy, implantation of Norplant and other contraceptive methods. Outpatient clinics: In New Mulago the outpatients are seen in different clinics according to their disease conditions and the clinics are run on firm basis on different days. These include antenatal, gynecological and infertility clinics that are run by the specialists, senior house officers, intern doctors and midwives. Laboratories: The department runs side room laboratories for simple investigations while the major ones are sent to the hospital major laboratories located on the third floor. There are also laboratories in the reproductive research unit. Imaging Imaging procedures required in the management of patients such as ultra sound sonography and X-rays are found on the second floor in the radiology department. The patients with gyaecological cancers who require radiotherapy are referred to the radiotherapy unit. Patients with mild medical conditions in pregnancy but not in labour and those in latent labour are treated and sent to the antenatal lying-in ward for further management. Those in labour are sent to the first stage room where they are monitored using a partogram until they reach the second stage of labour. Deliveries are carried out in the second stage room which has facilities for normal, assisted instrumental, breech and twin deliveries and a resuscitation area for the new born babies. Labour ward also consists of an intensive care room reserved for patients who are high risk or have complications of pregnancy. These include conditions such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, ante partum haemorrhage, chronic medical illness such as cardiac, sickle cell disease and diabetes in labour and those requiring induction of labour. The mothers and babies are observed for at least six hours in the labour ward and are then transferred to the postnatal lying-in wards. Mothers with babies born before arrival with in 24hours are also admitted to the labour ward to manage complications and for observation. Operating Theatre: This has three operating rooms; one for elective surgery and the other two for emergency operations. Anaesthetists come from the department of anaesthesia. The private patients are operated in the private theatre on the 6th floor. On the average about 5614 operations are performed annually with the majority being emergency operations. Special care unit: This is an intensive unit for the management of the newly born babies. It is located on the same floor and is managed by the department of paediatrics. It is within easy reach of the labour ward and is open 24 hours. This unit caters for babies who are prematures, have low Apgar scores, birth asphyxia and any abnormalities from labour ward, other centers or from home. The mothers with babies in SCU are admitted in the general ward (mothers’ club), from where they go to see and breast-feed their babies. In case of illness they are managed by the doctors/nurses on the ward.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line238
__label__cc	0.51956	0.48044	Culture Channel Drunken Style Kung Fu Techniques and Origins Drunken Style kung fu, also called Zui Quan in Chinese Martial Arts Circle, is a category of techniques, forms and fighting philosophy that appear to imitate a drunkard’s movements. Many traditional Chinese martial arts utilize drunken techniques and fighting philosophy within forms and techniques. Today I’ll teach you to learn Drunken Style Kung Fu. Come with me. Zui Quan Style Styles of Drunken Boxing Zui Chuan ‘Drunken Boxing’ techniques are based on the legend of the ‘The Eight Drunken Immortals’ of the Taoist Sect from Chinese Mythology. Each of the techniques in the Drunken Set demonstrates an attribute of one of the Immortals. These “elements” from all eight Immortals’ styles are combined to form a beautiful and effective fighting art. Drunken boxing includes almost everything contained in any other kung-fu style and above all that it contains a deceptive philosophy. As the pugilist staggers about, he or she is concentrating on creating momentum and avoiding attacks with the style’s trademark unorthodox adaptive moves; for example, if someone is going to push the pugilist, he or she rolls over his arms and hits him, and sometimes sinks his or her weight upon him, according to the situation. There are two kinds of Drunken Boxing, traditional and contemporary. Traditional Drunken Boxing is fight oriented. Contemporary Wushu Drunken Boxing is acrobatic and is very different from the Traditional Drunken Boxing. Contemporary Wushu exaggerates its drunken appearance, so much so that anyone actually under the influence of alcohol would have a tough time performing such actions. Traditional Drunken Boxing also involves stumbling and staggering, but not to such an extreme as Contemporary Wushu Drunken Boxing. Origins of Drunken Boxing The style is ancient, so much so that its conception is shrouded in myth. According to legend, it originated with the poet Li Po in the Tang Dynasty, but there are five other stories of its beginnings. The first story is that monasteries had tournaments between each other; one year, a master spoke to his pupils. He said that should they win that year, they would celebrate for six months. When the competition came, they won, and, true to his word, the master began the celebrations. However, the other monasteries sought revenge, and when they came to the monastery of the celebrating monks, the monks were so drunk that it seemed that they would be unable to defend their home. The master still managed to defeat the vengeful monks, and thus created ‘The Drunkard’s Fist’. A second story is that an unnamed hermit (his drinking habits are unmentioned) lived alone in a cave in the Qingcheng Mountains, well placed to learn styles from which to create his own. When he became old, he soon felt that he needed to transmit his art so that it may continue. He began teaching a child, his only disciple. However, realising that he would not be able to teach the whole style to the student before his own death, he taught him a poem in which the precepts of his style were contained. He then told the student to study the paintings upon the cave walls, so that he may know the style. After the master’s death, when the student attempted to read the paintings, he found that he couldn’t understand the paintings and, disheartened, he decided to leave. Before he did so, he got drunk and returned to the cave. When he gazed at the paintings, he found that they began to move, and he discovered the workings of the style. The third story is a tale of the Eight Immortals. According to legend, they were invited to a banquet in an undersea kingdom. However, they arrived intoxicated and rambunctious. The kingdom’s guards attacked them, and even though they seem too drunk to retaliate, they offhandedly created a new style, taking advantage of their drunken state. The guards were defeated, and their “Drunken” technique was created.-Another version tells that they arrived to the banquet and got drunk once they were drinking there, so they went wild and the guards attacked- A fourth story is that policemen in China would carry liquor during the winter to keep themselves warm. This worked, but they noticed that their fighting suffered because of their intoxication. So, gradually over time, they adapted and created a style which could be practiced while drinking without detriment. A fifth story is that the monks of Shaolin created this very special style. Attracted by the famous invincibility of the Shaolin monks, many visitors came to their monastery to learn from the masters of Shaolin about their fighting style. Since they were not real monks, they were allowed to drink alcohol. Some of them got drunk, were challenged and, of course, defeated by the challengers. The masters, feeling responsible for their students, thought of a new fighting style. Using this style, it wouldn’t be obvious if the Shaolin monks were drunk or not – obviously drunk students were able to terribly defeat their challengers, since they were not drunk but using the new Zui Quan style. The last is the story of a young man who offended a Kung Fu master, who issued him a challenge. The young man knew that his kung fu was no match for the master’s, became very upset, and got drunk. Thinking that by drinking he had thrown away any little chance he may have had, he went into the fight recklessly. To everyone’s surprise, the young man, who had been stiff and awkward before, had now become loose, flexible, unpredictable, resistant to pain, and totally fearless. He defeated the master, and later developed a style based on his fluke. 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__label__wiki	0.661283	0.661283	Home / NEWS, CURRENT AFFAIRS & FEATURES / Analyses, Diatribes & Commentaries / Free speech inimical to Left’s stifling orthodoxies Free speech inimical to Left’s stifling orthodoxies Posted by: Mode of Life September 23, 2016 in Analyses, Diatribes & Commentaries, Discourses in Australian Media, NEWS, CURRENT AFFAIRS & FEATURES, PASTORAL ISSUES, Same Sex Marriage, Special Feature Leave a comment The Australian – Wednesday 21 September 2016 Janet Albrechtsen Perhaps it was the delirium of pneumonia that allowed Hillary Clinton to speak so freely, putting half of Donald Trump’s supporters in what she called the “basket of deplorables”. Like the in vino veritas that sets in after a few drinks, Clinton’s honesty was refreshing. They are “racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic — you name it”, said Clinton of the Deplorables. In one fell swoop the unplugged Democratic presidential candidate lifted the lid on the neo-fascist Left. Clinton’s moment of ill-discipline reduced the fraud of so-called progressive politics to a simple illiberal equation: if you disagree with me on race matters, you are a racist. If you disagree with me over lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex politics, you are a homophobe. Disagree with my position on Islam, you are an Islamophobe. If you disagree with me on immigration, you are a xenophobe. Rather than engaging in debate, too many on the Left would rather portray disagreement on totemic issues as grounds for a mental disorder with the sole aim of shutting down any challenge to leftist orthodoxy. The same politics of deriding deplorables is endemic in Australia, especially in the same-sex marriage debate. The Greens and LGBTI activists claim that allowing Australians to decide whether marriage should be redefined would fuel harmful hate speech from same-sex marriage opponents. Worse, the leaders of Australia’s alternative government succumbed to the lowest of low-rent politics. A plebiscite would lead to suicides, Bill Shorten said. Deputy leader Tanya Plibersek used a young boy named Eddie, the son of a same-sex couple, for political purposes. The aim is clear: shut down debate about same-sex marriage. Agree or shut up is the staple of neo-fascists. Never mind that we are debating an institution, not the sexuality of individuals. Malcolm Turnbull exposed Labor’s thought police during question time last Wednesday. “Was Julia Gillard a homophobe when she opposed same-sex marriage? Was Penny Wong a homophobe when she opposed same-sex marriage? Of course not. The reality is, if people who opposed same-sex marriage then are not homophobes, then they are not homophobes now. The Labor Party has to stop preaching this hatred,” the Prime Minister said. Alas, same-sex marriage activists chose hatred last Friday when they learnt that Christian groups planned to meet at the Mercure Sydney Airport hotel to prepare for the no campaign. The threats of violence, feral social media posts, including “are your children safe at Mercure” and nasty phone calls to staff showed the disdain for debate among same-sex marriage activists. Hotel management cancelled the event to protect staff. Did left-wingers in favour of same-sex marriage condemn the hate-filled campaign from their own side? No. Whatever you may say about rigid Christian doctrinal teaching, the churches understand they operate in a liberal democracy where the marketplace of ideas will necessarily challenge their beliefs. Not so the gay-marriage zealots whose fanaticism seeks to suppress open debate and reason. The critical question is why have so many on the Left taken this illiberal path? Whereas radical leftists in the 1960s were at the vanguard of libertarianism, challenging oppressive customs and canons, too many are now enforcers of their own stifling orthodoxies. The end of liberalism for many on the Left started more than 40 years ago when, by embracing identity politics, they untethered human rights from classical notions of freedom. Sex, sexuality, race and other forms of personal identification trumped Enlightenment freedoms and the very notion of universal, libertarian rights. Soon enough, identity politics fuelled victimhood claims in a confected marketplace of outrage with feelings now the measurement of human rights. The right not to be offended, not to have one’s feelings hurt, marked the downward spiral of the liberal Left. Instead, a paternalistic Left set itself up as the arbiter of rights and freedoms based on repressive adherence to its feelings-based moral code rather than the universal rights of mankind. There are few more defining moments in the Left’s long, illiberal demise than its response when Muslim fundamentalists slapped a fatwa on Salman Rushdie for writing The Satanic Verses, demanding his death, burning his novel and marching in London to suppress words. By choosing silence at this pivotal moment, left-wing elites sided with Muslim fundamentalists who understood that free speech threatened their grip on power. Now it’s the same with the Western Left. They understand that free speech is the enemy of their illiberal, stifling orthodoxies. It explains why so many on the Left refuse to countenance any change to section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, even while three students from the Queensland University of Technology are dragged through a three-year legal rigmarole of racial discrimination claims for posting innocuous comments on Facebook. The silence from most on the Left attests to the neo-fascist transformation of their politics. To speak up would expose the illiberal project that the Left has undertaken for four decades. Those who call out the Left’s dangerous regression deserve kudos. British writer Nick Cohen marched against Margaret Thatcher and denounced New Labour’s embrace of corporate capitalism. Cohen tendered his resignation from the Left a year ago: “Slowly, too slowly, I am ashamed to say, I began to notice that left-wing politics had turned rancid.” In Australia, Guy Rundle recently lamented the Left’s enthusiasm for the ever-encroaching state and how the aim of anti-discrimination laws “is to make the censor ‘go inside’, so that you ultimately second-guess your own impulse to challenge, to express, to be outrageous or genuinely on the edge”. At the weekend, former minister in the Hawke and Keating governments Peter Baldwin traced the sad demise of the Left from a rational movement committed to equality of people, regardless of race, gender and class, to one of moral depravity where so-called progressive intellectuals denounce Ayaan Hirsi Ali as an “Enlightenment fundamentalist”. Hirsi Ali was born a Muslim, was subjected to female genital mutilation and escaped an arranged marriage. Shouldn’t we pay tribute to a woman who choses Western freedoms over Islamic restraints? We need more people like Baldwin who are honest about the Left’s conversion into loathers of freedom. Half-hearted analyses don’t cut it. When former NSW Labor premier Bob Carr scolded members of the Left for intolerance in the free speech debate, he refused to acknowledge that section 18C cements intolerance in our polity. It’s like saying you support democratic nations but not the sole beacon of democracy in the Middle East, Israel. It makes no sense. Equally absurd, the Greens can walk out on Pauline Hanson but to denounce a duly elected senator as having no place in a democracy is more offensive than anything Hanson says. It is the antithesis of democracy. We’ve tiptoed around calling out the neo-fascist mindset of many on the Left for too long. What is more deplorably neo-fascist: the clumsy words of the often ill-informed Hanson who believes in free speech or the slippery sorts on the illiberal Left who cannot stomach open debate? Online Source: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/columnists/janet-albrechtsen/free-speech-inimical-to-lefts-stifling-orthodoxies/news-story/9ac13de3b4bc63f481ba3dc958123821 SOME THOUGHTS FROM READERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN Chris Kenny’s piece (“Pauline Hanson raises widely held unease on Islamic extremism, Muslims”, online 22/9) encapsulates concerns that Hanson has tapped into. Many politicians have become captive to political correctness with their denials of concerns related to Islamic extremism and Muslim immigration. The issue is not helped with the Human Rights Commission, asylum-seeker advocates and sections of the media branding anyone criticising Muslim integration as bigots. Hugh Francis, Portland, Vic In light of the poll indicting that half the population — plus me and the chap next door — supports Pauline Hanson in her views on Muslim immigration, it will be interesting to see how the Left and the bleeding hearts react. You can bet they’ll not be calling for a plebiscite. Murray Raynes, Nannup, WA The director of Australia’s largest LGBTI festival has reportedly been dismissed because she is straight (“Straight talk sparks LGBTI discord”, 22/9). Do we hear any word from the Sex Discrimination Commissioner? Is this yet another example of politically correct legislation being applicable only when minorities rights are involved? Graham Pinn, Maroochydore, Qld Now that children are being taught that gender is optional, there may come a time when heteronormatives comprise a minority. However, we would certainly be embraced by the LGBTI community because of our innate potential for procreation with gay abandon and therefore we would be invited to march with pride within the LGBTIH rainbow coalition. Mike Lacey, Canberra, ACT As an explanation to Jacob Holman (Letters, 22/9), when gay lobby operatives act like Hitler’s brownshirts in shutting down Christian gatherings, it is legitimate to depict them as such. Greg Kater, Sanctuary Cove, Qld Thanks to Janet Albrechtsen for her exposure of the Left as the enemies of Western enlightenment (“Free speech inimical to Left’s stifling orthodoxies”, 21/9). No wonder the Left feels such sympathy for the stifling, authoritarian politics of Islam. If leftists are so perplexed about the reason for the growth of the Right worldwide, they need do no more than look in the mirror. Alenka Arundel, Swan View, WA Niki Savva is shedding crocodile tears for the departure of a Labor man (“Conroy’s bizarre exit a symptom of political cruelty”, 22/9). Conroy’s exit was a blessing in disguise for Labor. Many Labor supporters would like to see a similar exit of Bill Shorten to clean up the party so that it can become a genuine opposition. Bill Mathew, Parkville, Vic Australian Greens Being branded a xenophobe or Islamophobe Beware of the Same-Sex Wafen SS Free speech being stifled in Australia by neo-Marxists Free speech inimical to Left’s stifling orthodoxies Gay activists threaten Christian gathering Gay activists threaten violence to Christian gathering Janet Albrechtsen LGBTI activists become militant 2016-09-23 Tagged with: Australian Greens Being branded a xenophobe or Islamophobe Beware of the Same-Sex Wafen SS Free speech being stifled in Australia by neo-Marxists Free speech inimical to Left’s stifling orthodoxies Gay activists threaten Christian gathering Gay activists threaten violence to Christian gathering Janet Albrechtsen LGBTI activists become militant Previous: Push to block ethnic Chinese Christian from running Jakarta Next: Muslim people-smuggler on trial for murder of six Christians during sea crossing Neopatristic, metapatristic and contextual “theology” ROCOR: Australian and New Zealand Diocesan Council Meeting March 2016 St. Nektarios of Pentapolis: The Pure In Heart Perceive God and Discover Him TREASURY OF ORTHODOXY: Bishop Theophilos of Campania; LESSON 3 – ON THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM The ongoing case of Tourlakis vs Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line248
__label__cc	0.729471	0.270529	The Leatherman's Loop 10k Trail Run at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, New York. Loop Lottery FAQ Trail Mix FAQ Loop Apparel Park Trail Maps – Westchester County (or nearby) Race Day Logistics Training Course Maps Westchester County Trail Maps Listing Trail Mix Standings Results Search Loop Lottery Lottery Registration Muddiest Runners Blue Moon Race Sunday Runs Founder’s Newsletter: Reflections on the 2012 Loop Posted by leathermansloop on 10 May 2012, 9:00 am Leatherman’s Loop Founder’s Newsletter, Volume 3 The Future Looks bright I feel a need to thank each of you for your contribution to the amazing spirit that was once again present at the Loop. For a brief time, we were all Tarahumara runners enjoying the “beauty all around us.” We “ran free” and Caballo Blanco was with us for every step. For a comprehensive 2012 race report by Rob Cummings click here. For the Bedford Record Review newspaper article by Don Heppner click here. For the Bedford Katonah Patch article with video by Lisa Buchman click here. And lastly, for a video tribute to Micah True by Flint Bourdeau click here. Youngest runner Eamonn Sullivan runs with his dad Gerry Eight year old Eamonn Sullivan was our youngest participant and completed his first Loop in 1:03:29. His dad Gerry, a two time race winner, passed up the opportunity to run with the leaders in order to run next to his boy. “Beauty all around.” Nine year old Stewart Fife finished in 1:02:25 and was our fastest runner under the age of ten. Ray Viscome crossing Splashdown with help from friends Rich Izzo and Thomas Bookless With a Little Help from his friends Great to have fifty one year old Ray Viscome running with us again this year. He finished in a time of 1:00:32. If I had to pick one photo which reflects the spirit of the Loop it would be this one of Ray and his two buddies crossing the last stream. Todd Jennings finishes strong after crossing Splashdown Hudson Hero On the morning of May 12th. Todd Jennings will set out from Lake Tear of the Clouds with plans to run the entire length of the Hudson River in eight days. That’s about 40 miles a day more or less. Todd is doing this as a fund raiser for the Clearwater organization. The Leatherman Harriers helped kick off the effort with a $1,000 donation. Click on this link to learn more or to donate if you feel inspired. New Meadow Oak Planting Gifts from all directions This year the Point 6 sock company and the Polar heart rate monitor company had representatives participating and each arrived bearing gifts of product which were passed along to some of the runners. Their generosity is greatly appreciated. Bob Goldblatt (24 loops completed) gifted us a beautiful 6×8 tapestry with each of the first twenty five shirt designs. David Vogel gifted us a new finish line banner and will be directing his own trail race on May 20th… “A Mild Sprain” 4.25 miler. Click here for specifics and to enter. The fire tower at Ward Pound Reservation as it looked in the early 1970s. Photo credit: Courtesy of Friends of Trailside Museum A Beacon in the Rez The board of directors for Friends of Trailside Museum has plans to re-construct a fire tower on the highest point in the park. They are calling it “The Beacon” and the Harriers are in full support of the project. We have offered to assist with logistics and volunteers so they can put on their very own trail race at the Rez to kick off the fund raising effort. Anyone interested? Still very early in this project but stay tuned for updates! To become a member of Friends of Trailside and to learn more about the “Beacon” click here. Mike Paletta, Micah True (aka Caballo Blanco), and Tony Godino in 2010 The New White Oak Tree Most of you probably noticed the 30 ft. tall White Oak tree which was recently planted near the trunk of the “Sentinel” Oak. HBO helped to cover the cost with a $2,500 donation. The Leatherman Harriers club donated the same amount and the remaining $2,000 was generously gifted by Nick Ohnell. Mr. Ohnell has completed twenty loops. Leatherman’s Loop – 25 Years Documentary 2nd Screening Christy and Dean Leggiero directed and produced a feature documentary of the Leatherman’s Loop over the last year with a focus on the 25th Loop. The first screening attracted an enthusiastic crowd of more than 100 people to the Phelps Hospital Auditorium in Tarrytown NY. We are planning a free second screening in June (date TBD) at the John Jay High School theater in Cross River, NY (not far from Ward Pound Ridge Reservation). Details for that will follow in another email. In the meantime, check out the trailer at the Level 92 Films youtube channel. Caballo Blanco often said that “every run is unique and special and something to be cherished.” Running with all of you this year was certainly special for me and that memory will be cherished. “Run Free” …..Tony Read more about the Loop’s long history here: http://leathermansloop.org/history/ Further reading in the Founder’s Newsletter series, published at uncertain dates with a flexible schedule not known in advance… View Volume 1 of the Founder’s Newsletter “Humble Beginnings” (2010 edition) View Volume 2 of the Founder’s Newsletter “The 25th Loop” (2011 edition) View Volume 3 of the Founder’s Newsletter “The Future Looks Bright” (2012 edition) View Volume 4 of the Founder’s Newsletter “A Trail Racing Plan” (2013 edition) View Volume 5 of the Founder’s Newsletter “Trail Mix – New Trail Series” (2014 edition) View Volume 6 of the Founder’s Newsletter “The Loop Lottery / Danny Martin” (early 2016 edition) View Volume 7 of the Founder’s Newsletter “Seeing the Loop Through Tony’s Eyes” (late 2016 edition) View Volume 8 of the Founder’s Newsletter “Mixed bag of Loop stuff from Tony” (2017 edition) Filed under News \| Tagged 2012, caballo blanco, don heppner, founders, friend of the loop, loop, loop news, micah true, news, newsletter, patch, tony godino, trailside museum \| Permalink « Message from Friends of the Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Loop on Twitter » Run The Farm Registration Open! Date: Sun, Oct 20, 2019. If you are interested in guaranteeing your selection in the 2020 Loop Lottery, read this! 34th Loop (tentative): April 26, 2020 Loop Lottery 2020: begins January 10, 2020 Loop Lottery: ends January 14, 2020 at 11:59pm Lottery Drawing will be January 17, 2020. Click here to read how to ensure you are selected in the Leatherman's Loop Lottery each year! (requires advance planning!) Loop Lottery Registration Loop begins in.... Pick a way to follow us & catch the Loop News. The Leatherman's Loop is a 10k trail race held each spring. The event has been held annually at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY since 1987 and we believe it is the largest trail race on the East Coast of the United States. In 2020 the Loop is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, April, 26, 2020 and registration will open via Loop Lottery at 12:00am January 10th, 2020. Loop Registration information is here. 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The Trail Mix Trail Series is a seven race series including: The Leatherman's Loop 10k, A Mild Sprain 4.25M, Where The Pavement Ends 4.25M, Sarah Bishop Bushwhack 10k, Paine to Pain trail half marathon, Run The Farm 5M, and the NEW Raven Rocks Run 10k. Read more details about the series here. Sign up for information about the series here. Who has run the most Loops? Who has the longest current and past streaks? Check this page to see if you are on there! Lists runners with 7 or more Loops under their belt plus other information about consecutive streaks. (There's even a list of 5+ Loopers if you check the page carefully for the link...) The tenth annual “Run The Farm” trail races will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2019 (tentative) at Muscoot Farm. There are two different kids races plus the main trail race. Hope to see you in October! See race site for more details. Raven Rocks Run Fifth Annual Run! Raven Rocks Run is the first new race at Ward Pound Reservation in nearly 20 years. 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__label__wiki	0.957338	0.957338	Music news > Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj engage in Twitter row over VMA nominations Things got heated on Twitter yesterday between Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift after Minaj was critical of the music industry's treatment of black artists. She vented through a series of tweets which Taylor seemed to take personally and the former country music star felt compelled to respond. Minaj was unhappy about her music video for Anaconda getting overlooked for the VMA video of the year. She put the snub down to her being a black artist and tweeted "If I was a different ‘kind’ of artist, Anaconda would be nominated for best choreo and vid of the year as well". She added "Black women influence pop culture so much but are rarely rewarded for it." Minaj quickly followed that up with another tweet saying "If your video celebrates women with very slim bodies, you will be nominated for vid of the year." Her points received a lot of support from the Twitterverse and they resonated with a lot of people. Taylor Swift received a VMA nomination for the video to her song Bad Blood which features Kendrick Lamar which coincidentally features a host of slim dancers. Also nominated for video of the year were Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars for Uptown Funk, Ed Sheeran for Thinking Out Loud, Kendrick Lamar for Alright and Beyonce for 7/11. Swift took Minaj's swipe at "slim" bodied females to heart and she responded with "I've done nothing but love & support you. It's unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot". Swift seemed to be trying to shift the target of Minaj's ire on a sexist angle rather than addressing the race point. Minaj was taken aback by the statement and tried to refocus Swift on the issue at hand tweeting "Huh? U must not be reading my tweets. Didn't say a word about u. I love u just as much. But u should speak on this." However, Swift was having none of it and tried to paper over the issue by replying "@NICKIMINAJ If I win, please come up with me!! You're invited to any stage I'm ever on." Nicki Minaj, row, VMA, nomination, Nicki Minaj labels Miley Cyrus a bitch at the VMA awards MTV VMAs 2014: All the winners, best moments and a surprise Robin Williams tribute Nicki Minaj talks Twitter and Madonna Kanye West is sorry Taylor Swift arrives at ‘intimate gig’ in Australia with 17 security guards	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line265
__label__cc	0.714808	0.285192	Obamacare shock: $12,600 deductible, 40 percent co-pay, zero competition \| WashingtonExaminer.com wages… IMPORTING IMMIGRANTS TO FILL THE REAL JOBS CHEAP FOR BIGGER CORPORATE PROFITS. "The Obama administration is directing this attack, encouraging wage cutting and the reduction of large sections of workers to the status of casual laborers. Obama’s so-called health care “reform,” the ACA, was designed to facilitate this process by encouraging employers to reduce the hours of employees so as to evade requirements that they provide health insurance to full-time workers". more at this link – post on your Facebook and email broadcast http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/08/obamas-la-raza-mexican-economy-for-wall.html THE LA RAZA MEXICAN FASCIST MOVEMENT DEMANDS EXPANDED OBAMACARE for MEXICANS. ACTUALLY LA RAZA SUPREMACIST ESQUELAS, MEXICAN EXPECT THE DEMOCRAT PARTY TO AIDE THEM IN LOOTING THE STUPID GRINGOS, BECAUSE THE ONLY THING MEXICO DOES FOR THEIR POOR, CRIMINALS AND ANCHOR BABY BREEDERS IS EXPORT THEM TO LOOT AMERICANS! http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/09/mexico-la-raza-supremacy-party-and.html “Latinos have an expectation that government will fulfill certain basic services and health care is one of them,” Fernando Espuelas, who hosts a popular call-in radio show on Univision, tells me. “WE WILL TAKE CONTROL OF OUR COUNTRY (U.S.) BY VOTE IF POSSIBLE AND VIOLENCE IF NECESSARY!”…. THE MEXICAN FASCIST PARTY of LA RAZA http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/08/by-anchor-baby-breeding-illgals-voting.html OBAMAcare or really LARAZA care??? Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) argued Tuesday that because the comprehensive immigration reform bill prohibits immigrant workers from getting ObamaCare benefits, employers will fire U.S. workers and replace them with immigrants. THAT IS THE PLAN ENDORSED BY MEXICO, THE MEXICAN FASCIST PARTY of LA RAZA and the HISPANDERING DEMOCRAT PARTY! http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/06/cruz-immigration-bill-obamacare-create.html Cruz said he wanted to offer an amendment to address the “most egregious aspect” of the immigration bill. He said that because employers with more than 50 full-time employees will face a $5,000 penalty for not providing health insurance benefits, those employers would instead hire immigrants with resident provisional immigration (RPI) status instead of U.S. workers. TED CRUZ SAYS OBAMA IS AGAIN UP LA RAZA’S BIG GREEDY A SS BUYING THE ILLEGALS’ VOTES WITH MORE OBAMACARE WELFARE! http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/08/ted-cruz-on-obamacare-wheels-are.html OBAMACARE TOP obamacare… ANOTHER OBAMA DEVICE TO PUT MILLIONS OF ILLEGALS INTO OUR JOBS and VOTING BOOTHS! tp://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/09/obamacare-mexico-calls-it-la-razacare.html Companies employing tens of thousands of workers are making this move. Among others, IBM and Time Warner are shifting retirees to private exchanges, while Walgreens, Sears Holding, and Darden Restaurants are moving all active employees off their company-administered health plans to these exchanges. State and local governments are seeking to trim health care costs by dumping active and retired workers onto the government-sponsored health care exchanges as well. The City of Detroit, which has filed for bankruptcy, aims to drastically reduce the $5.7 billion owed to retirees in health benefits by pushing those 65 and older onto Medicare and dumping those too young to qualify for the government-run program onto the ACA insurance markets. http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/09/obamacare-mexico-calls-it-la-razacare.html OBAMACARE… MERELY ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF OBAMA’S LOOTING OF AMERICAN FOR HIS WALL STREET PAYMASTERS and LA RAZA PARTY BASE of ILLEGALS! http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/10/obamacare-obama-loots-america-for-his.html The insurance exchange launch is a milestone in a process that, in the guise of “reform,” has been aimed at funneling billions of dollars into the coffers of the private health insurers and slashing costs for the government and corporations. In the end, it will leave tens of millions uninsured and others with vastly deteriorated medical services. New Low: 19% Believe U.S. Can Still Win War in Afghanistan - OBAMA HAS SQUANDERED BILLIONS PROTECTING THE BORDERS of MUSLIM DICTATORS as HE SABOTAGES AMERICAN BORDERS WITH NARCOMEX - Rasmussen Reports™ New Low: 19% Believe U.S. Can Still Win War in Afghanistan - Rasmussen Reports™ “What's needed to discourage illegal immigration into the United States has been known for years: Enforce existing law.” ...CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR … BUT OBAMA HAS PROMISED LA RAZA BLANKET AMNESTY or CONTINUED NON-ENFORCEMENT! Heather Mac Donald: White House doesn't want to enforce immigration http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/06/obamas-secret-amnesty-hoax-surrender-of.html OBAMA: WALL STREET'S RENT BOY SERVING THE 1% - Obama backs Detroit bankruptcy Obama backs Detroit bankruptcy CRONY CAPITALISM AND THE UNIONS CRONY KING OBAMA and his OBAMANOMICS for the 1%, CRIMINAL BANKSTER DONORS, and LA RAZA ILLEGALS to keep wages depressed for his donors! OBAMA’S HAREM OF CORRUPT BANKSTERS… DO A GOOGLE FOR HOW MANY ENDED UP WORKING IN HIS ADMINISTRATION. “Records show that four out of Obama's top five contributors are employees of financial industry giants - Goldman Sachs ($571,330), UBS AG ($364,806), JPMorgan Chase ($362,207) and Citigroup ($358,054).” DURING AN UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS, THE THREAT OF MEXICAN TERRORISM, MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS AND THE GROWING POWER OF THE MEXICAN FASCIST PARTY of LA RAZA (Funded with American tax dollars by HISPANDERING BARACK OBAMA) DEMS URGE BORDERS BE PUSHED OPEN WIDER AND JOBS GO TO “CHEAP” LABOR VOTING MEXICAN ILLEGALS!!! VIVA LA RAZA SUPREMACY??? Then vote DEM… Illegals are! House Democrats urge consideration of immigration reform http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-democrat-pary-party-of-la-raza.html Gallup: People in U.S. want government to focus on jobs - The Democrat Party wants amnesty for 40 million voting illegals - The Hill's On The Money Gallup: People in U.S. want government to focus on jobs - The Hill's On The Money DURING OBAMA’S FIRST TERM 2/3s OF ALL JOBS WENT TO IMMIGRANTS, BOTH LEGAL AND ILLEGAL. FEDERAL WORKPLACE ENFORCEMENT of LAWS PROHIBITING THE EMPLOYMENT of ILLEGALS PLUMMETED 70% DURING HISPANDERING OBAMA’S FIRST TERM… and are expected to be nonexistent during his second. Obama and Justice Sotomayor (A LA RAZA PARTY MEMBER) Vow to Illegals to SABOTAGE E-verify! VIVA LA RAZA SUPREMACY? http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/02/obamas-amnesty-thrust-illegal-in-every.html EMPLOYERS SAY NO TO HIRING AMERICANS… THE COST OF OBAMACARE IS CHEAPER WHEN THEY HIRE MORE ILLEGALS USING STOLEN SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS! Opinion: Independents desert GOP - illegals Vote Democrat for LA RAZA SUPREMACY - The Hill - covering Congress, Politics, Political Campaigns and Capitol Hill \| TheHill.com Opinion: Independents desert GOP - The Hill - covering Congress, Politics, Political Campaigns and Capitol Hill \| TheHill.com THE MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS ENDORSE BARACK OBAMA’S SABOTAGE of HOMELAND SECURITY TO BUILD THE LA RAZA DEM PARTY BASE of VOTING ILLEGALS, AND TO EASE EVEN MORE ILLEGALS INTO OUR JOBS TO KEEP WAGES DEPRESSED and PROFITS HIGH FOR HIS WALL STREET DONORS. MOST OF THE FORTUNE 500 ARE GENEROUS DONORS TO THE MEXICAN FASCIST PARTY of LA RAZA “THE RACE” google it! http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/10/america-la-raza-mexicos-wide-open.html ALIPAC - FIGHTING BACK LA RAZA SUPREMACY SPREADING ACROSS AMERICA - What it will take to stop Amnesty - ALIPAC What it will take to stop Amnesty - ALIPAC LOOTING of AMERICA Fifty eight million US retirees to receive negligible Social Security COLA increases Fifty eight million US retirees to receive negligible Social Security COLA increases OBAMA'S CRONY CAPITALISM: CUT SOCIAL SECURITY TO PAY FOR THE CRIMES OF HIS CRIMINAL LOOTING BANKSTER DONORS AND EASE MILLIONS MORE ILLEGALS INTO OUR JOBS TO KEEP WAGES DEPRESSED AND CORP PROFITS SOARING! POVERTY IN AMERICAN IS ALSO SOARING ALONG WITH FORECLOSURES! What are the supposedly vast ideological differences? Both the Democrats and Republicans favor cutting social spending, including cuts to Social Security and Medicare, the bedrock social programs previously considered the "third rail" of American politics. http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/09/social-security-obama-vows-to-cut.html There is no liberal reform wing of the political establishment. No Democratic officeholders are proposing serious measures to rein in the banks, provide decent-paying jobs for the unemployed, or rebuild the schools. OBAMA TO CUT MEDICARE and SOCIAL SECURITY TO PAY FOR THE BILLIONS ILLEGALS COST US. . . AND THEY STILL GET OUR JOBS! http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2013/04/obama-defends-plan-to-cut-medicare-and.html Obamacare shock: $12,600 deductible, 40 percent co... New Low: 19% Believe U.S. Can Still Win War in Afg... OBAMA: WALL STREET'S RENT BOY SERVING THE 1% - Oba... Gallup: People in U.S. want government to focus on... Opinion: Independents desert GOP - illegals Vote D... ALIPAC - FIGHTING BACK LA RAZA SUPREMACY SPREADING... LOOTING of AMERICA Fifty eight million US retirees...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line271
__label__cc	0.637438	0.362562	AMERICA'S OPEN and INVADED BORDERS - 10 Unaccompanied Illegal Alien Minors Diagnosed With TB \| CNS News 10 Unaccompanied Illegal Alien Minors Diagnosed With TB \| CNS News THE REAL TERRORISM IN AMERICA IS MEXICAN! BEHEADINGS, MURDER, RAPE and then go breed anchor babies for welfare… this is the CALIFORNIA the Democrat party has built for Mexico. Prosecutors say Estrada was one of the top two figures in Los Palillos, or the Toothpicks, a breakaway cell from the Arellano Felix cartel that established a foothold in the U.S. http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2014/10/san-diego-under-la-raza-occupation-mex.html CALIFORNIA IS NOW A COLONY OF MEXICO. LOS ANGELES IS MEXICO’S SECOND LARGEST CITY. HALF THE MURDERS IN CA ARE NOW BY MEX GANGS. VIVA LA RAZA SUPREMACY? Then keep voting dem! California must stem the flow of illegal immigrants The state should go after employers who hire them, curb taxpayer-funded benefits, deploy the National Guard to help the feds at the border and penalize 'sanctuary' cities. “Illegal immigration is another matter entirely. With the state budget in tatters, millions of residents out of work and a state prison system strained by massive overcrowding, California simply cannot continue to ignore the strain that illegal immigration puts on our budget and economy. Illegal aliens cost taxpayers in our state billions of dollars each year. As economist Philip J. Romero concluded in a 2007 study, "illegal immigrants impose a 'tax' on legal California residents in the tens of billions of dollars." http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2012/09/california-surrenders-to-la-raza.html mexicoillegals – THE REALITY OF MEXICAN FASCISM and LA RAZA SUPREMACY at the below link is info on what the FASCIST NARCOMEX state does to their illegals even as they rant endlessly on what America owes to the millions of Mexicans exported to loot America! MEXICANS ABOVE THE LAW IN AMERICA… a nation under LA RAZA occupation U.S. capitulates (again) to LA RAZA SUPREMACY (mexifornia) NARCOmex AMBASSADOR ORDERS LA RAZA SUPREMACY FOR MEXICANS ILLEGALLY LOOTING IN AMERICAN BORDERS and JOBS. U.S. CAPITULATES ON THE SPOT! http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2014/09/viva-la-raza-supremacy-mexican.html With colossal impertinence, the Mexican government attacked Texas Gov. Rick Perry for sending National Guard troops to guard our Southern border, saying that Mexico "deeply rejects and condemns the deployment." The Mexicans accused Perry of taking this action to advance his political ambitions. Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto a LA RAZA SUPREMACIST servant of the Mexican drug cartels. He probably votes DEM in America's open borders to expand the LA RAZA welfare state off the backs of gringos (Legals) http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2014/10/la-raza-mexican-president-enrique-pena.html It is widely believed in Mexico that PRI’s links to cartels have continued with its return to power under Peña Nieto. LOOTING MEXICAN CARTEL PARTNER, MEX PRESIDENT ENRIQUE PENA NIETO SAYS GRINGOS ARE A BUNCH OF RACIST…. and yet his people haul back BILLIONS AND BILLIONS looted from the stupid gringos! BUT WHAT DOES NARCOMEX DO TO THEIR ILLEGALS? It’s an entirely different story!!! http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-narcomex-fascist-la-raza-race-state.html Mexico Destabilizing: Is War With USA Imminent? By Élan Bonn http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2014/08/borderless-america-barack-obamas-long.html “Toss into the ugly political salad the mix of illegal immigration, free trade, high treason, disdain for the Constitution by US leaders, anti-rule-of-law anarchists groups and members of Congress (i.e. pro-open borders, pro-illegal immigration groups), and increasing economic pressures and uncertainties on both sides of the border, the climate is now ripe for growing a civil war.” HAS OBAMA and his CRONY BANKSTERS DESTROYED THE GLOBAL ECONOMY? Storm clouds gather over world economy Storm clouds gather over world economy THE FORBES 400 ARE LOOTING AMERICA FOR EVERY DROP OF BLOOD THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY STOLEN! The Rise of bankster-owned Barack Obama and the final looting of the American middle-class. http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-rise-of-bankster-owned-barack-obama.html .. and Hillary Clinton has vowed to banksters that the best is yet to come! BARACK OBAMA will finally leave office having destroyed the American middle-class, leaving a nation with staggering debts and open borders invaded and looted by NARCOmex. He will go off and collect tens of millions in backend bribes from his crony banksters in the form of “speaking fees”. This “Hope and Change” clown who was nothing more than Bush’s third and fourth terms on steroids will continue to blame the republican party he hoped to destroy with amnesty for 40 million looting Mexicans. http://mexicanoccupation.blogspot.com/2014/04/imf-report-no-end-to-economic-breakdown.html IMF report: No end to economic breakdown Almost six years after the eruption of the global financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund has effectively ruled out any return to the economic growth rates that preceded September 2008. AMERICA'S OPEN and INVADED BORDERS - 10 Unaccompan... HAS OBAMA and his CRONY BANKSTERS DESTROYED THE GL...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line272
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__label__cc	0.694993	0.305007	Invest in Our Future Ready to start paying it forward? View and download your FREE copy of Endowments: A Gift That Lasts Forever. An endowment gift to Ottawa University today provides a brighter picture for our future. When you make a donation to our endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits. Here's how it works: Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at Ottawa University. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support. Longtime supporters Susan and Charlie have two goals: First, they want to make sure OU continue to receive support after they're gone. Second, they want to memorialize Charlie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Susan and Charlie make a $25,000 donation to OU, which we invest, and each year, a portion of the income from the invested money will be used to support our mission in honor of the Joneses. Plus, Susan and Charlie qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction on their taxes. You can create an endowed gift using the following assets: Contact Janet L. Peters at 785-248-2337 or janet.peters@ottawa.edu to discuss endowed gifts. Ensure Your Future Is Secure.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line280
__label__wiki	0.826714	0.826714	Irish Derby Preview: Saxon Warrior eased with 11 rivals set to line up Nick Murphy \| 28 June 2018 Latest odds for 2018 Irish Derby Saxon Warrior remains the odds-on favourite to win this weekend’s Irish Derby after he was confirmed to face 11 rivals at the Curragh. Aidan O’Brien’s star is 8/13 to land the Irish Classic, out from 1/2 earlier in the week, as he bids to return to winning ways following his fourth-place finish in the Epsom Derby earlier in the month. The son of Galileo was given a rotten draw that day and was held up in the closing stages as Masar clinched an unlikely triumph to end Saxon Warrior’s unbeaten career record. Regardless, the three-year-old handled the step-up to 1m 4f well and will go off as favourite in Ireland as a result. His trainer has a formidable record in this event too, having won nine of the last 12 runnings of the Irish Derby. He triumphed last year with Capri, who would go onto win the St Leger at Doncaster. Most Likely Challenger Mark Johnston’s charge, Dee Ex Bee, has been pencilled in as the main opposition to the jolly on Saturday. Our traders make him the comfortable second-favourite at 4/1. The Godolphin colt put on a mighty show at Epsom last time out and found only Masar too hot as he returned home second at 20/1. That’s two runner-up finishes in a row for the son of Farhh who looks to be building a solid staying reputation in Pattern Company. Johnson clearly fancies him for this renewal and he provides the main opposition to O’Brien’s Warrior, who is looking to avoid becoming the seventh favourite to be turned over in British and Irish Classics this season. Old Persian triumphed in scintillating fashion at Royal Ascot last week and is next best in the market at 10/1. The three-year-old saw off nine rivals to clinch the King Edward VII Stakes by just over a length to give trainer Charlie Appleby yet another big race win. The trainer now has a Group 1 victory at Royal Ascot to go alongside his Epsom Derby win with Masar and Breeders’ Cup success with Wuheida. His fancy in this race has progressed nicely over the last 12 months and looks more than comfortable over the distance. There’s then a further drop back to the dangerous Delano Roosevelt at 16/1 before Platinum Warrior, Knight To Behold and Latrobe at 20/1. The first and last horses of that trio take the Coral News Team’s interest having finished 1-2 in the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at The Curragh last time out. Platinum Warrior stayed on well that day to edge his rival by a shade over 2l to secure his first black-type victory and his first success over the 1m 2f. He looks ready for another step-up in trip. But he’ll have to go some to replicate Assert, who was the last winner of the Gallinule and the Irish Derby in the same season back in 1982. King Edward VII Stakes second Rostropovich could also be a player at 33/1. What does David Stevens say? “At the start of the week it looked possible that Saxon Warrior could be facing a small field in Saturday’s race.” “But the presence of eleven rivals, headed by the Investec Derby runner-up and a Royal Ascot winner, ensures that while he remains odds-on favourite for the Irish Derby, we’re happy to ease his odds,” said Coral’s David Stevens. **Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby 8-13 Saxon Warrior, 4 Dee Ex Bee, 10 Old Persian, 16 Delano Roosevelt, 20 Platinum Warrior, Knight To Behold, Latrobe, 25 The Pentagon, 33 Bandua, Rostropovich, 50 Carlo Biraghi, 100 Theobal. Horse Racing preview betting tips and news – Coral got it all. All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing Royal Ascot 2019 Day 5 Tips Ascot Gold Cup 2019 Results Royal Ascot Day 4 Tips Ascot Gold Cup Tips	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line287
__label__cc	0.523904	0.476096	Are you looking after someone? We are here to help “I’m worried for the future”….A new study finds many unpaid carers are close to breaking point Ian Websdale, who’s 73 and from Bradwell, cares for his 70 year old wife, Beatrice who has advanced dementia. Beatrice was diagnosed in 2011 and is currently funded by Norfolk County Council to attend Rosewood Day Centre in Great Yarmouth for four days a week for six hours. Ian says the care Beatrice receives is excellent but it was a fight to get the place for his wife and he’s concerned for the future with more cuts to adult social care on their way in Norfolk. Ian is not alone. A new survey by Carers UK says many carers are worried that practical support for them might be reduced in the future amidst a backdrop of cuts to adult social care services. According to the survey, more than 34% of carers have already reported a change in the services they or the person they care for receives, and of these, four in ten (39%) experienced a reduction in the amount of support offered by social services. The study also found that one in four unpaid carers ‘have not had a day off’ in five years, with many reporting that money and concerns about quality of care prevent them from taking any time away from their caring responsibilities. Ian was able to access Norfolk Carers Time For You Short Breaks service, before he received funding from Norfolk County Council. It allowed him to attend a support group for carers, which he says was really helpful: “I got an awful lot out of going to the group and speaking to people in similar situations. It was support and back up. Some ladies who went had partners who’d passed away but they were able to share some of their experiences.” Norfolk Carers arranged more than 500 short breaks for carers through its Time For You service last year. The service is for carers aged 16 + who don’t currently receive respite funding from the NHS or social care. Ian says that, for him, getting a break from caring doesn’t mean going to the cinema or to the theatre – it’s a chance to do all of the other things he can’t do while he’s looking after his wife: “Today for example I’ve been in to town to get some new clothes for my wife. Then there’s the shopping and washing. I used to enjoy the theatre but the last time I went was more than two and a half years ago. I used to play golf but I haven’t played now for more than three years. Everything stops when you get a diagnosis of dementia and often friends disappear because they don’t know what to say – the illness frightens them.” Ian is hoping to speak to local MP Brandon Lewis who he understands has been invited to visit the support group he attends once a month at the Rosewood Day Centre in Gorleston. Ian says he’d have “a few choice questions” for the member of parliament. To access our Time For You Short Breaks service, please call our Advice Line on 0808 808 9876 (Mon to Fri 9-5pm, Sat 10-2pm) Alison2017-08-29T12:50:31+01:00July 13th, 2017\|Categories: Groups & Events, Health & Wellbeing, Uncategorized\| Useful or interesting? Share it! Are you juggling work with care? New fun experience for our Young Adult Carers! Pharmacy Christmas Opening Hours A Warm Welcome to Bev A Norfolk carer tells us about certain local businesses who’ve been making life easier as we urge more firms to become ‘carer friendly’. Young Carers Summer Clubs July 9, 2019 Curtain Raiser for Young Carers May 29, 2019 Are you juggling work with care? May 29, 2019 Trying something new April 15, 2019 Countdown to the Virgin London Marathon April 15, 2019 Groups & Events (6) Health & Wellbeing (15) Legal, Financial & Carers' Rights (6) Norfolk Carers (27) Young Carers (12) Tweets by NorfolkCarersUK Caring At A Distance Supporting Families Supporting Young Carers Support for Young Adult Carers © Norfolk Family Carers. Support For Carers \| Website by Pollywiggle. Norfolk Carers Support trading as Norfolk Family Carers is a registered charity (no. 1155684) & a Co. Ltd by guarantee (no. 08565078).	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line290
__label__cc	0.601388	0.398612	Cooking steak indoors? Embrace the reverse sear By Nick Kindelsperger • Updated Jun 20, 2018 at 9:15 AM Cooking steak outside? That’s easy. Get the grill as hot as possible, toss the meat on and cook until done. But attempt that same stunt indoors, and you’ll smoke out your family and any immediate neighbors. Sure, you could turn the heat down, though then you risk either ending up with a sad, gray piece of meat devoid of an evenly browned crust or a steak that is horribly overdone. As a condo dweller without easy access to an outdoor grill, I’ve tried a number of different methods, from using electric grills and grill pans to placing multiple fans around my kitchen to help direct the smoke out the window. Usually, my family just sits down to dinner in a haze of vaporized beef fat so thick we can hardly see one another. Turns out I was thinking about it all wrong. Instead of worrying about what to do with an excess of smoke, what if I used a method that keeps the high-heat cooking to the shortest amount of time possible? That’s the deal with the reverse sear, a method of cooking thick steaks that is contrary to two long-held, though entirely false, pieces of steak-cooking lore. No doubt, you’re heard that searing “seals in the juices,” even though that’s been disproved by just about every food authority over the past 30 years, including by renowned food scientist Harold McGee. And I’m guessing some questionable uncle instructed you to only flip a steak once. We’re going to do the opposite. Instead, gently cook the steak until nearly done in a very low oven, and then sear it quickly at the end, flipping every 30 seconds. This method is called the reverse sear, and it’s been popularized by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, the chief culinary consultant at Serious Eats, and Chicago’s Meathead Goldwyn, whose cookbook, “Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling,” I consulted for this recipe. Here’s how it works. Heat the oven to 225 degrees. Place a large steak on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet, and then set it in the oven. Cook until the steak is 115 degrees in the middle, or about 20 degrees shy of medium-rare. How long this takes depends on the size of your steak, but it usually takes me at least 50 minutes. This is a slight pain, but nothing compared with too much smoke. Fresh out of the oven, the steak looks miserable and gray. But you’re not done. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil, and as soon as it starts to smoke, add the beef. Instead of leaving it be, flip it every 30 seconds, or until the interior registers around 130 degrees for medium rare, about two minutes total. To help improve the browning even more, toss in some butter, and baste the steak lovingly with a spoon. There will be some smoke, but it’ll all be over quickly. The advantages of the reverse sear are easy to see. The steak will develop a stunningly browned exterior, without a spot of gray. Cut in, and instead of a thick band of gray meat around the exterior, the steak is mostly rosy pink from top to bottom. Two words of warning. This recipe only works with big steaks, the kind that are at least 1 1/2 inches and up to 2 inches thick, and which weigh about 2 pounds. I went with a bone-in rib-eye, which was more than enough to split with my wife and have some left over for a light lunch the next day. And you won’t be able to measure the steak’s internal temperature without a good meat thermometer, preferably an instant-read digital thermometer. It’s the only way to ensure you never overcook a steak again. REVERSE SEAR RIB-EYE Cook: 1 hour and 10 minutes Recipe adapted from Meathead Goldwyn’s method for the grill in his book, “Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling” (Rux Martin, $35). 1 bone-in rib-eye steak, 1 1/2 inch to 2 inches thick, about 2 pounds 1. If you have the time, liberally sprinkle salt on both sides of the beef, transfer meat to a wire rack set on a baking sheet, and then place in the fridge. Let rest for at least an hour. If you don’t have time, just salt the meat thoroughly on both sides right before cooking, and place meat on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. 2. Heat oven to 225 degrees. Place the baking sheet in the oven. Cook until the middle registers 115 degrees. Using a digital meat thermometer, check the meat every 10 to 15 minutes. The total time depends on the thickness of the steak, but plan for 45 to 55 minutes. Once the temperature reaches 100 degrees, plan to check the temperature every 5 minutes, so you don’t overcook the steak. When it has reached 115 degrees, remove steak from oven. 3. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until just starting to smoke. Add the steak and butter. Carefully spoon the melted butter over the steak. Flip the steak after 30 seconds. Continue spooning the butter and flipping the steak every 30 seconds, until the steak has been in the pan for 2 minutes. Remove the steak and check the temperature. If it’s 125 to 130 degrees, set it aside on a clean plate to rest. If not, return it to the pan for an additional minute of basting, flipping halfway through. 4. Let the steak rest, 10 minutes. Cut the steak into thick slices, season with black pepper and an additional pinch of salt. Divide between two plates and serve. ©2018 Chicago Tribune Visit the Chicago Tribune at www.chicagotribune.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line292
__label__cc	0.627014	0.372986	At the risk of invoking comparisons to Oscar Wilde and this quote... "A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything but the value of nothing." ...we note that the Caps' success last season comes with a price. It is the price of keeping the "core" pieces of the puzzle in place, as this look at the cap hits of 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 suggest: Five years ago, this club was a wreck, and the disappointment of failure was being worn openly. This club didn't disappoint anyone last year (except perhaps those who now feel that there is unfinished business to take care of) and has the look of another club that went from basement to Stanley Cup final in two seasons. It is a club that has followed a plan -- draft well, keep that core together (note those amounts in yellow above), add pieces through trade or free agency as needed. There is spending stoopid and spending well. In 2001 and 2002, the Caps spent stoopid and paid a heavy price in the years that followed -- economically and emotionally. In 2008, they seem to be spending well. Posted by The Peerless at 8:31 AM 1 comment: Democracy in Tampa Taking a page from the history of political discourse in this fine nation of ours, the Tampa Bay Lightning are having a town meeting...so reports Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times: "The highlight of the event will feature a question and answer session hosted by Lightning television play-by-play announcer Rick Preckham with owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie, head coach Barry Melrose and center Vincent Lecavalier." OK...here are a few questions... Oren...Len signed a guy, and he picked Mark Recchi...you going to let him sign another? Maybe Stu Barnes? Or Kevyn Adams, as long as you're doing the Memory Lane Forward Tour? Steve Stamkos...think he'll make the squad? You signed or traded for 11 forwards -- so far. You traded two defensemen to get...two defensemen and added two additional defensemen in other deals. My question is, when you go out to eat, you order six main courses and no sides, don't you? Coach Melrose...you haven't been behind an NHL bench in more than a dozen years. You don't have a .500 season in the NHL with a roster that didn't include anyone named, "Gretzky." You going to try to convince Oren and Len to bring Wayne over from Phoenix? Is it true Jay Feaster's new duties include doing in-game entertainment as Thunderbug? If "Feasterbug" doesn't work out, will your new mascot be... One last question...about your off season...have you people lost your minds? No, really...guys?...guys??	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line297
__label__wiki	0.768173	0.768173	A MEMBER OF PEN INTERNATIONAL PEN-VIETNAM SUMMER CAMP 2016 Congress XI 12/2017-VIDEO VNAPC Summer Camp in Houston-VIDEO CREATIVE NARRATIVES Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre’s 11th Congress Report 2010 Brooks Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 USA The 11th Congress Toronto, Canada December 15-17, 2017 Report by the 11th Congress Steering Committee The Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre convened the 11th Congress in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from December 15 to 17, 2017. Dr. Chau Van Le, President of Canada Chapter, was Chair of the Organizing Committee. Mr. Son Duc Dam, Vice-President of Canada Chapter, was the Election Commissioner and Mr. Tao An, member of Southeast USA Chapter, was the Deputy Election Commissioner. The 11th Congress was a great success and was congratulated by Senator Hai Ngo from Ottawa and Premier Kathleen Wynne on behalf of the Government of Ontario. Dr. Chau Van Le, Chair of the Organizing Committee Royal Canadian Military Institute Delegates and members attended the official assembly at the Royal Canadian Military Institute on December 16, 2017 in Toronto. Following the Opening Session, the Congress proceeded to conduct its affairs pursuant to the By-Laws and Regulations. This year’s election of the Executive Board was uncontested with only one slate of candidates led by Lloyd Duong. The Ballot Tabulation Committee was established by the Congress pursuant to the By-Laws and Regulations and included the Election Commissioner, the Deputy Election Commissioner and Mr. Đăng Nguyên, President of Northeast USA Chapter, Ms. Lãm Thúy, Delegate from Northeast USA Chapter. All the ballots were counted and the result was announced by the Ballot Tabulation Committee as follows: Voted: 113 ballots Certified: 110 ballots Spoiled: 3 ballots Candidates of the Bình Minh slate led by Lloyd Duong were declared winners. Opening Session of the 11th Congress at the Royal Canadian Military Institute Ballot tabulation: Deputy Election Commissioner Tạo Ân, Election Commissioner Đàm Đức Sơn, President of Northeast USA Chapter Đăng Nguyên and Ms. Lãm Thúy, Delegate from Northeast USA Chapter Elected Executive Board 2018-2020 Lloyd Duong, President Định Quang Trần, Vice-President I Liệu Hữu Lê, Vice-President II Thanh Sơn Nguyễn, Secretary General Tuyết Nga Thị Nguyễn, Treasurer Following certification of the ballots, the Congress proceeded to discuss and passed a number of important Resolutions including the Resolutions amending the By-Laws and Regulations to promote solidarity among members and freedom of expression by entrenching into the By-Laws a provision about the national flag of Republic of Vietnam as a symbol of liberty. The Northeast USA Chapter headed by President Đăng Nguyên was appointed by the 11th Congress to host the Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre’s 12th Congress in 2020 in Washington, D.C. Official Reception: All rise for the national anthem of Canada and Republic of Vietnam The Official Reception was held in the evening and attracted attendance from delegates, members and supporters. The venue at Việt House reached full capacity quickly. Members of the 2018-2020 Executive Board were introduced. Plaques of Appreciation were awarded to numerous members and supporters for their invaluable contribution to the organizing efforts as well as consistent support for the Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre over the years. Various well-regarded poets such as Nguyễn Thế Giác, Lãm Thúy presented their poems affectionately. MC Tạo Ân was exceptional in conducting an evening of music and dance with contributions from talented performers such as Thanh Kim, Thanh Sơn, Tùng Nguyên, Phan Ni Tấn. Official Communiqué from the Government of Ontario “thanks the Board and members of the Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre for their contribution to nurturing the extraordinary voices and stories of our Vietnamese community” See more photographs of the 11th Congress at https://photos.app.goo.gl/C8ge3bea6zE020qn2 The Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre’s 11th Congress was overwhelmingly successful and extremely productive with inspiring results. The 11th Congress received praises from various government and agency as well as delegates. Many attendees composed poetry to congratulate members of the organizing committee and pay tribute to the strengthening of the members’ bond of friendship. They all look forwards to attending next year’s celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre in Washington, D.C. First Official Meeting of the Executive Board Video: President Lloyd Duong’s speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KdMH7WctlA&feature=youtu.be Video: Former VP Giac The Nguyen presented his poem affectionately https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xcy9Y0wQ9sw&feature=youtu.be Videos: President Lloyd Duong presented Plaques of Appreciation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DYBPuYtX-0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIsxFq3GHDk&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPyLk9ik8Jk&feature=youtu.be The Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre is an organization of writers, poets and literary composers, etc., from across the globe and has been an official member Centre of PEN International since 1979. The Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre has many members in Canada and the United States of America. In August 2016 the Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre held a successful summer camp for members in Houston. Mayor S. Turner issued a Proclamation declaring August 19-20/8/2016 as the Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre Days in Houston, Texas. In December 2017 the Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre’s 11th Congress received many congratulatory notations, among which is the official communiqué from the government of Ontario authored by Premier K. Wynne. In 2018 members look forwards to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnamese Abroad PEN Centre in Washington, D.C. You may also like. . . Bangladesh Must Release Writer & Photographer Shahidul Alam PEN International Turkey: Ayşe Düzkan freed An Ode celebrating the Vietnamese Destiny The PEN International CASE List 2018 Open letter to Google on reported plans to launch a censored search engine in China Letter of Objection Protesting the Proposed Legislation to Open the Floodgates to Century-Long Leases of Vietnam’s Inland Territories to China VNAPEN 11th Congress Report Highly topical issue of The Dissident Blog focuses on Hong Kong PEN International mourns the death of friend and Vice-President Gloria Guardia de Alfaro (1940-2019) Russia: New laws threaten freedom of expression and media freedom VNAPC LETTER OF OBJECTION Protesting Socialist Vietnam’s Imprisonment and Mistreatment of Huỳnh Duy Thức Trần In memory of Judith Rodríguez (1936-2018) THE COLOR OF HER DRESS VIETNAMESE SITE	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line300
__label__cc	0.652142	0.347858	Lee Soares - Coach Lee found CrossFit over 10 years ago and brings 10 years of CrossFit coaching experience and 15 years of personal training experience. Lee has a love for many forms of fitness and has spent many years active in martial arts, Taichi and rock climbing. Lee is always striving to learn more as a coach and has had the opportunity to work with Chris Henshaw, Elijah Muhammad and Chris Spealler. For the past three years Lee has been lucky enough to be a part of the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run and has helped to bring CrossFit to the kids of Hawaii. CrossFit Level 2 USA Weightlifting Bean Town Barbell Olympic Lifting Certification Be Your Own Bodyguard Certification Endurance and Strongman Competitor CFNE East Coast Championship Judges Team	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line302
__label__cc	0.623379	0.376621	Environmental, Health, and Climate Advocates Denounce Trump Executive Orders Attempt to Undermine States’ Clean Water Act Rights for Fossil Fuel Industry Gain by Damon Motz-Storey \| Apr 11, 2019 \| Press Release Yesterday, at the request of fossil fuel lobbyists, President Trump signed two executive orders that attempt to hinder states’ authority to protect clean water from fossil fuel pipelines and other projects. The move was intended to make it faster and easier for oil and gas projects to sidestep states’ concerns about impacts to water quality from large fossil fuel projects under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. States have historically retained the right to evaluate projects’ impacts to state waterways, and states like Oregon and Washington have used this power to deny destructive projects that received lax reviews from federal regulators. Advocates for climate action and public health in the Pacific Northwest denounced Trump’s move. “Our states have the right to protect clean water. When the federal government panders to the fossil fuel industry, it’s up to our states to protect drinking water, fishing grounds, and our communities,” said Dan Serres, Conservation Director for Columbia Riverkeeper. “If the federal government tries to force states to make Clean Water Act decisions without adequate information, we call on our state leaders to stand up to the Trump Administration and deny fossil fuel pipelines outright.” “States must be able to protect the health of their residents with environmental reviews on whether fossil fuel projects will harm waterways,” said Damon Motz-Storey, Clean Energy Organizer with Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility. “Trump’s executive orders aim to violate states’ rights for the sake of fossil fuel companies seeking to profit off of expanded oil and gas infrastructure.” “The Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and pipeline would harm nearly 500 waterways, become the largest source of climate pollution in Oregon, and threatens hundreds of rural landowners with eminent domain,” said Allie Rosenbluth, Campaigns Director at the Medford-based community organization Rogue Climate. “If the Trump administration is going to put the special corporate interests of the fossil fuel industry over the health and safety of our communities, it’s more important now than ever for Governor Brown to ensure Jordan Cove LNG is stopped for good.” The Power Past Fracked Gas coalition works to protect the health and safety of Pacific Northwest communities and climate by accelerating an equitable transition off fossil fuels. Learn more: www.powerpastfrackedgas.org Over 42,000 Comments Against Jordan Cove LNG Submitted to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Report from Oregon & Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility — Fracked Gas: A Threat to Healthy Communities Letter to Governor Brown Urging Opposition to Jordan Cove LNG Call it what it is: Fracked Gas RSVP: Oregon State Land Board Meeting & People’s Meeting Against Jordan Cove Designed by Story 2 Designs	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line304
__label__wiki	0.605466	0.605466	Cladding rectification agreements – Sale and Purchase – VIC November 28, 2018 By By Lawyers Amendments to the Local Government Act 1989 mean that solicitors acting for buyers and sellers of real estate now need to take into account any charges recorded against the property relating to funding for cladding rectification. Concern about defective cladding used in the construction of high-rise residential buildings has resulted in the government adopting a legislative solution intended to provide some solace to unit owners who are faced with rectification costs, but it also has an impact on third-party purchasers of such properties. Responsibility for administration of the solution has been allocated to municipal Councils, with a new Part 8B inserted into the Local Government Act 1989, which came into operation on 30 October 2018. This authorises Councils to enter into a ‘cladding rectification agreement’ with the owner of rateable land, or an Owners Corporation, and a lending body – presumably a conventional financier. Council may also be the lending body, but it is difficult to imagine, in the short term at least, that Councils will assume this role. Thus, the standard agreement will be tripartite, between the owner or Owners Corporation, the Council and a lender. These agreements provide that the lender will advance the funds to pay the rectification works and Council will levy a charge on the land to recover the loan advance, interest and fees associated with the levy by instalments over a period of not less than 10 years. Adjustment on purchase In relation to the effect on departing and incoming owners, s 185L treats the cladding rectification levy as a ‘service charge’. Section 162 authorises the imposition of a service charge and s 185L (6) requires a cladding rectification charge to be paid by instalments. A vendor is obliged to disclose statutory charges pursuant to s 32A (b) of the Sale of Land Act 1962 and also charges ‘for which the purchaser will become liable in consequence of the sale’ pursuant to s 32A (c). Disclosure of current charges and any arrears may be achieved by annexing a rate notice, a land information certificate or giving an estimate, but the vendor is also obliged to disclose future liabilities due under the cladding rectification charge and information provided by Council will be crucial in this regard. Any arrears under the levy will be the vendor’s responsibility, the current instalment will be adjusted between the parties at settlement and the outstanding levy will become the responsibility of the purchaser as a charge on the land: s 156 (6). Section 175 allows a purchaser to continue to pay charges by instalments. A purchaser will therefore need to adjust the price to take account of the outstanding cladding rectification levy that the purchaser will become liable for and full disclosure in this regard is essential so as to allow the purchaser to set its price. The Sale and Purchase commentary within the By Lawyers Conveyancing (VIC) Guide has been updated accordingly. Filed Under: Conveyancing and Property, Publication Updates, Victoria Tagged With: Adjustment on purchase, Combustible cladding rectification agreements, Local Government Act 1989, new Part 8B, property certificate, purchase, rates notice, sale, service charge, vendor disclosure	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line309
__label__wiki	0.506933	0.506933	Home Culture Babel's Extended Ode to Odessa Babel's Extended Ode to Odessa ‘Odessa’ by Isaac Babel Translated by Val Vinokur Photo by Igor Sytnik Odessa is a nasty town. Everybody knows this. Instead of saying “what’s the difference,” over there they say, “what’s the differences,” and also, instead of “here and there,” they say, “hayr and thayr.” But still, it seems to me you could say a lot of good things about this important and most remarkable city in the Russian Empire. Just consider – a city where life is simple and easy. Half of the population consists of Jews, and Jews are people who are sure about a few basic things. They get married so they won’t be lonely, make love so they will live forever, save up money to buy their wives astrakhan jackets, love their offspring because, after all, it’s very good and important to love one’s children. Poor Jews in Odessa can get very confused by officials and official forms, but it isn’t easy to shift them from their ways, their fixed and ancient ways. Shift they will not, and one can learn a lot from them. To a significant degree, it is thanks to their efforts that Odessa has such a simple and easygoing atmosphere. An Odessan is the opposite of someone from Petrograd. It is becoming axiomatic that Odessans do very well in Petrograd. They make money. They are brunettes – so naturally the city’s soft blonde ladies fall in love with them. In general, an Odessan in Petrograd tends to settle on Kamennoostrovsky Prospect.1 I’m not setting up a joke here. No, sir. This is about something more profound. Quite simply, these brunettes bring a little sunshine and lightheartedness with them. Aside from gentlemen bringing a bit of sun and a lot of sardines in their original containers, I would also think that there will come – and come soon – the prolific, life-giving influence of the Russian south, of Russian Odessa, which may be (qui sait?) the only city in Russia where our very own and much needed national Maupassant will be born. In fact, I perceive the tiniest slender wisps of a premonition – Odessan chanteuses (I speak of Isa Kremer)2 with small voices, but full of joy, joy artfully expressed in their very being, a fervent and light, charmingly sad yet touching feeling for a life that is good and bad and extraordinarily – quand meme et malgré tout – interesting. I saw Utochkin, and Odessan pur sang, carefree and profound, fearless and absentminded, graceful and gangly armed, brilliant and stuttering. They say he’s been consumed by cocaine or morphine since he fell out of his airplane over some swamp in Novgorod Province. Poor Utochkin, he’s lost his mind, but all the same it’s clear to me that soon the time will come when Novgorod Province will walk itself over to Odessa.3 ”in the evening, out at their comical vulgar dachas, beneath the dark velvety sky, the fat comical bourgeois lie about on their day beds in white socks” Above all, this city simply has the material conditions necessary to nurture, let’s say, the talents of a Maupassant. In the summer, its sunny bathing establishments gleam with the bronzed and muscled physiques of young sports enthusiasts, the powerful bodies of fisherman, who are not sports enthusiasts, the fat, round-bellied, amiable bulks of the “gentlemen of commerce,” the pimply scrawny dreamers, inventors, and brokers. And a small distance from the deep wide sea, there are factories puffing smoke and Karl Marx up to his usual business. In Odessa there is a very poor and crowded, long-suffering Jewish ghetto, a very self-satisfied bourgeoisie, and a very Black Hundreds town council. In Odessa, there are sweet and languorous spring evenings, the spicy scent of acacia, and the unwavering and irresistible light of the moon above the dark sea. In Odessa, in the evening, out at their comical vulgar dachas, beneath the dark velvety sky, the fat comical bourgeois lie about on their day beds in white socks, digesting their five courses… Behind the bushes, their powdered wives, fat from idleness and naively corseted, are passionately squeezed by temperamental physicians and jurists. In Odessa the “luftmenschen” root around the coffee houses trying to make a ruble and feed the family, but there’s nothing to be made, because what can a completely useless person – a “luftmensch” – really make? In Odessa there is a port, and in the port – ships from Newcastle, Cardiff, Marseilles, and Port Said; Negroes, Englishmen, Frenchmen, and Americans. Odessa has known prosperity, and now knows its own decline – a poetic, rather carefree and utterly helpless decline. “Odessa,” the reader will finally say, “is a city like any other city, and you are just exceedingly biased.” All right, so I’m biased, it’s true, maybe even exceedingly so, but parole d’honneur, there is something to it. And a truly human being will sense this something and will say, true enough, life can be sad and monotonous, but all the same – quand meme et malgre tout – extraordinarily, most extraordinarily interesting. From these thoughts about Odessa my mind turns to deeper things. If you think about it, doesn’t it seem that in Russian literature one has yet to find a truly joyful and vibrant description of the sun? Turgenev sang of the dewy morn, the stillness of the night. With Dostoevsky you can feel the uneven grey pavement along which Karamazov walks to the tavern, the heavy and mysterious Petersburg fog. Those grey roads and shrouds of fog have stifled people and, having stifled them, contort them in amusing and awful ways, giving birth to a rumble and jumble of passions, making people even more frantic amidst the usual human bustle. Do you remember the bright and fructifying sun in Gogol, a man who came from the Ukraine. If there are such descriptions, they are but a passing phase. And not the phase with “The Nose,” “The Overcoat,” “The Portrait,” and “Diary of a Madman.” Petersburg defeated Poltava, Akaky Akakievich has modestly but with brutal efficiency overwritten Gritsko, and Father Matvei finished off what Taras had begun. The first person who started to talk about the sun in a Russian book, and to talk about it ecstatically, passionately, was Gorky. But the very fact that he talks about it ecstatically and passionately means that it’s still not quite the real thing. ”But he is not the singer of the sun, but a herald of the truth” Gorky is a precursor, and the mightiest in our time. But he is not the singer of the sun, but a herald of the truth: that if there is one thing worthy of song, you can be sure it is the sun. In Gorky’s love of the sun there is something cerebral; it is only thanks to his enormous talent that he overcomes this obstacle. He loves the sun because Russia is rotten and perverted, because in Nizhny and in Pskov and in Kazan people are flabby, thick, sometimes incomprehensible, other times pitiful, and sometimes just incredibly and stupefyingly boring. Gorky knows why he loves the sun, why one is supposed to love it. This awareness is in fact the reason why Gorky is a precursor, an often mighty and magnificent one, but a precursor. As for Maupassant, maybe he doesn’t know anything, and maybe he knows everything; a covered wagon clatters down a scorched road, in the carriage sit the fat and sly Polyte and a strapping clumsy peasant lass. What they’re doing in there and why there are doing it – that’s their business. The sky is hot, the earth is hot. Polyte and the lass are dripping with sweat, while the wagon clatters on the bright scorched road. And that’s all. Lately, there’s been a lot of writing about how people live, love, kill, and elect local village councils in the province of Olonetsk, Vologda, or, say, Archangelsk. All of it is written in the most authentic dialect, exactly like they speak in Olonetsk and Vologda. People live there, it turns out, and it’s cold, and there’s a lot of rough stuff. An old story. And pretty soon people will get sick of reading about this old story. Actually, they’re already sick of it. And what I think is, Russians will be drawn south, to the sea and the sun. Will be drawn? No, in fact, that’s wrong. They have been drawn already, for many centuries. It is in Russia’s persistent drive to the steppe, even perhaps “to the Cross of the Holy Sophia,”4 that she will find her way. People feel the blood should be refreshed. It’s stifling here. The literary Messiah, awaited in vain for so long, will arrive from there – from the sunny steppe, washed by the sea. 1 Known as the Gallery of Art Nouveau because of its turn-of-the-century buildings, Kamennoostrovsky Prospect was, in the words of Osip Mandelstam, “one of the lightest and most irresponsible streets of Petersburg” (Mandelstam, The Egyptian Stamp). 2 Isa Kremer (1885-1956) was a Russian Jewish soprano who moved to Odessa when she was twelve and began writing revolutionary poetry for a local paper. After studying opera in Milan, she went on to become a star of classical and popular song, singing in many languages, including Yiddish. She eventually moved to the United States and then settled in Argentina. 3 Sergei Utochkin (1876-1915), pioneering Russian aviator, born in Odessa. In 1929, fellow Odessan Yuri Olesha would write that Utochkin “was considered a freak. He was a subject of fun. It’s unclear why that was. He was one of the first to ride a bicycle, a motorcycle, an automobile, one of the first to fly. People laughed. He crashed flying between Petersburg and Moscow. People laughed. He was a champion, but in Odessa they thought he was the town madman.” 4 The Holy Sophia (Hagia Sophia or Holy Wisdom) is the cathedral that served as the seat of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople from 537 until 1453, when it was converted into a mosque by the Ottomans. It became a museum in 1935. Many Russian ideologues – including Dostoevsky – believed that it was Russia’s messianic destiny – as the last remaining Christian Empire or “Third Rome” – to retake Constantinople from the Muslim Turks. 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__label__cc	0.645034	0.354966	Monty Python! Monty Python has a YouTube channel now! (Thanks for telling me about it, Spencer!) Posted by ojeano at 10:03 AM No comments: Happy Holidays in Four Little child has the pots, pans and tupperware splayed on the kitchen floor mixing spoon in hand a rubber scraper to hit the high hat pan lid balanced on a frying pan it's louder that way and the cupboard has more and more to bring out and my mother is patient 'cause the older kids are all at school. Ah, to be four! And the magical secret, to such comfort and joy, is to keep playing evermore! John & Yoko's Happy Christmas Peace through music: Here's my friend Christine Stevens on Sacramento & Co. She talks about her two trips to Iraq (2008, 2007) to help build peace through music via drum circles. When we play music together, we drop alienation. More from Christine at UpBeat Drum Circles. And remember: If you don't have a drum handy, a Sparkletts bottle turned upside down will do the trick. That's a little secret I learned from Leon Mobley. And my favorite piece of his wisdom which applies to music (and everything else): "You have to think about it - and - don't think about it; you have to listen - and - don't listen. You have to feeeel it." jeanosullivan The Great Cavity of the Trunk Proper First, I hear him normally, with ears and brain. But, after the weather and the time of day, semantics shift, syntax opens to resonate all through the great cavity of the trunk proper beyond conversing - it sustains and carries me. Gorilla Juggles Healthy Snacks Chimp: Knock knock! Gorilla: Who's there? Chimp: Banana! Gorilla: Banana who? Chimp: Sometimes a banana is just a banana! Gorilla: Ha ha ha ha! You're my favorite nut! This looks better viewed directly on the youtube page because it's wide aspect ratio there and off center here. Seems to be the ultimate irony when religion gets in the way of spirituality. The idea of fighting over god is nothing new to point up, but - are we going to knock it off anytime soon? Brian Eno talks about how and why singing is good for us. This is on NPR's essay series, "This I Believe". I prefer reading it because you don't have to wade past the commercial or the pretentious NPR stylings. (I like the heart of NPR, and am grateful for it, but the stylings - they've become caricatures of themselves). Election Night in Harlem Special guest blog: I've embedded Illdoctrine's experience of Election night. This will make you feel all good! The dog sat it made sense The dog chewed because it made sense to do The dog seeks sense. Make sense to the dog. Notes for Editorial Types: Lorem Ipsum Lorem ipsum napsum bigger troller mary subsidiary. Blogus fell the waituk baelemy sojuro stoap mot voerbo. Isn't it amazing how easy it is to make up words that seem to have meaning and seem to fit the language but which are combinations of sounds and letters that to date do not have actual homes in the English language? Well, I think boe. Makre sopidicur bfo mo lorum ipsom, n'est pas? Obama Headlines from Around the World A friend sent me this: Obama Grabs Headlines. (The ad at the masthead is just an ad). The content takes a long time to load because it's a blanket of international newspapers' front pages featuring the Obama win. You can click each image to see the big picture. I think the rest of the world is really happy we're going to stop being such @$$h01#$ now. We have our work cut out for us. That's okay! It's a lot better than living in denial, which totally sucked! And now a three video essay: Election Night from the Obama Campaign The Beatles: Revolution Love and Happiness, Al Green Voting Day I was up before the sun. This is rare unless an airplane is involved. I voted with inka-dot by seven fifteen. I've never seen so many at our neighborhood polling place. I got to work early enough to listen to an entire song in my car and visualize the happy Obama victory, the respectful mccain concession. I work at a university. I walked onto campus and there was a marching band practicing, drums tight and loud. Marie Callendars' people were there giving apple pie to people who had their "I voted" sticker on. I shared my pie with my friend. Who's the Decider Now? (Decider tee available from Ze Frank). Vote. It matters. Photography by Javier Anguiano. Posted by ojeano at 11:04 PM 1 comment: Flood Victims in Dire Straits: Bush/McCain Eating Cake As you vote Please keep in mind the end of August, 2005 When Katrina thundered in and the levies broke Where George Bush was Remember again Where George Bush was - through the hurricane rain. Arizona: Birthday party: Pal: John McCain! They ate cake, celebrated, right there on the tarmac but did not eat it all (to save room for the yummy party snacks!) Jubilant and festive as slurry was solidifying to muddy, As you vote, be mindful: The character of a man is reflected in his buddy. "...people kill people" Whew! It's a good thing guns don't kill people! A Lover's lament half certain loss was best: Gus and Mary It's my favorite guitar player/singer/songwriter again: Benjamin Impey. In the early 1980's, when I was part time aerobics instructor working on a bachelor's in English, a genius breezed through the university to teach creative writing and I happened to take the class because it was at 2:30 T, TH. He didn't stay more than a semester because he was not destined to stand still that long. He was patient but didn't have time for the insincere, which made me about 10% smarter in his presence. He encouraged me to write and work with writers, which I wound up doing by the end of the semester. He told me to write a sitcom pilot so I did. He suggested I write a radio piece a la NPR, so I did - and this was just a junior level class. He had several projects in development at the time, each with a bent toward motivating humanity into interacting with the world (that includes nature) through non-violence and actual use of our intelligence and conscience. Michael Tobias was and still is one of my favorite people ever. Over the years he'd contact me from time to time and I would attend screenings, educational events. The last time I saw him was about ten years ago at a reading he did in Santa Monica for Rage and Reason, a thriller to awaken our empathy for the animals we use as products - and an admonishment that we should knock it off. He was the Voice of the Planet far before it would become trendy to think about environmentalism. He warned about global warming, over population, and exploitation. He climbed arctic ice cliffs, wrote a novel about the worlds of Vermeer before The Girl with a Pearl Earring appeared in a book, and introduced me to an artist who said the child who paints the sky pink is actually onto something. When I worked as a story editor in film in the second half of the 80's (a career path he led me to) producers all over town were going through a phase of trying to come up with the environmental thriller people would actually go see. Hollywood wanted to sound the alarm for the polar ice caps melting - but the priority was to bring in big Box Office. Production meeting notes: Producer: "Global warming huh... when will disaster strike?" Story editor: "Well, it won't actually 'strike', but around 1999 we should start seeing enough evidence to get people to believe the problem is real." P: "Hmm... kinda slow moving, isn't it?" SE: "It'll be bad - but yeah, the crisis will be more of a drawn out anguish." P: "Any chance this thing could happen all at once - stoppable by only one man?" SE: "No, it's a kinda thing we all have to prevent, and if we succeed, we can never be sure it woulda happened." By now there are lots of films on the subject - no perfect thriller better than reality so documentary is doing the job. But what changed? More people got interested. But look how long it took the message to get across, and what diligence it took to educate and enlighten - and how much certainty of purpose it takes to rise group intelligence by oh, say about 10%. When I think of what is possible for a life well lived, what it would mean to participate with everything I have to offer or sum up from within, I routinely think of a few people: Steve Martin (I'm not that clever), Mother Theresa (too itchy) and Michael Tobias. What is the difference that drives people like these? For one, they don't seem interested in wasting time. Secondly, I don't think they see a reason to. "Sober and Exciting, Steady and Mature" The LA Times endorses Barack Obama for president of the US. "This is big," said my mother, "you know that paper is traditionally republican!" Peace as a Practical Objective Looking at war from the perspective of the Conscientious Objector presents an odd juxtaposition of brutality and compassion. It's one thing to know in advance that one is not cut out for war, and another to realize this after participating. Conscientious Objection cannot coexist, at least not for long, with the self protecting dynamics a soldier needs to continue doing his or her job. http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/soldiersofconscience/ Soldiers of Conscience was approved by the US Army and is not one sided. It offers a grim look at how war makes us treat other human beings, acknowledges that the team of soldiers relies on disciplined agreement with each mision, and yet has a refreshing optimism about the possibilities for humanity if we refuse to use war as a problem solving tactic. The filmmakers, Gary Weimberg and Catherine Ryan, cite studies that show it is not dominant in our nature to kill each other. Have a look. Note to those who say sometimes war is the only option: we must start early to prevent war. How about we start now preventing the next possible one? We will keep stumbling and or running headlong into wars until enough of us stop. Learning not to resort to war, as a species, not just as Americans, is a long term training, but when better to begin? A friend once said to me that as long as we have hostile people perpetrating aggression we will have war. I said when compassion among us becomes big enough that no one feels the need to act aggressively, we will have peace. I didn't make this up. Some of Earth's greatest heroes have been trying to get this through to us since forever. Here's the irony: it seems we need to be hit over the head with it. We have to be smarter. One of the subjects in the film said people think the point of view of the Conscientious Objector is naive. He said, yes, maybe it is. But why is that bad? People were also called naive who said maybe someday humans could set foot on the moon. I Like Blue! Here Come those Santa Ana Winds Again FDR's Fireside Chats Sarah Vowell was on The Daily Show the other night, and said she gets comfort listening to FDR's Fireside Chats. I tried it. He provides some good reasonable thinking in a crisis. Bush says we can get through this financial crisis. Ulp! Now I'm more scared. Okay, let's revisit the concept of "The New Deal" too... Don't panic. Project Ten to the Hundredth http://www.project10tothe100.com/ I like this idea. Google says: "How it works: Project 10100 (pronounced "Project 10 to the 100th") is a call for ideas to change the world by helping as many people as possible. Here's how to join in." Deadline for submissions is October 20 so we have to kinda hurry. I have not hatched an idea yet. Greed Reaches New Depths AIG Execs spend bundles (tune: $400,000+) at a fancy So Cal resort AFTER the bailout. I'll say it again: we need to liquidate all assets of these plunderers and put it toward the debt on the bailout. I'm talking about everything from mansions to silverware. They can start fresh with a fifty dollar Target gift card and a newspaper for the classifieds. I used to say give 'em first and last month's rent on a cheap 2 bedroom apartment, but they just blew that offer. I'm serious. Why are we letting them keep their stuff? Now there IS a "Think" Button! Gmail now offers help to impulsive emotional emailers: Mail Goggles. Engage it, and you will be asked to solve a few math problems before you can send that brilliant, heart pounding email. Google says, "By default, Mail Goggles is only active late night on the weekend as that is the time you're most likely to need it." At last the invention my friend thought of years ago has come into play! Wall Street Wealthy: A Public Service Announcement how good starting: Imagine. This link included in case added emphasis is required. Posted by ojeano at 6:08 AM 1 comment: Today: Comic Relief We take a break from the political routine today for a little comic relief. See especially: The Front Fell Off. A special thanks to Mr. Thomas for bringing this to our attention. One Woman, She Felt Smart... Couric, Palin and Kissinger See Couric's interview with Palin, followed by confirmation of Palin's ignorance by ol' Henry Kissinger himself. I wrote recently that I would stop complaining and start writing about the positive vision for the future with Barack as president, but the squeaky wheel gets the grease. ojeano's bailout plan (OBP) Here's my bailout plan: Make it so that a declaration of bankruptcy automatically siezes all assets of the claimants so they have to start over. Be nice and give 'em enough for first and last on an apartment. Disburse the rest of the funds from their assets evenly to the taxpayers - even on the top, depths to fill in the dents as necessary - lowest income gets most. The moguls can go find regular jobs and live a month to month lifestyle like most of the rest of us. A person can get a decent two bedroom apartment in a town like Reseda for about 1600 a month while learning the value of a dollar. It'll be tight, but they can eat corn and beans for the second half of each month. It's a complete protein! Letterman: "Something's starting to smell..." This is ten minutes long, but if you haven't seen it, please do. McCain was supposed to be on Letterman last night but called at the last minute citing a need to rush to Washington to deal with the economic crisis. Then Keith Olberman finds him over in CBS taping with Katie Couric. Location, Location, Vocation About the economy: Expert texpert choking smokers didn't see it, but I saw it. Five years ago, and more and less than, some very smart people were telling me it was a good time to buy a house and that I could get a loan. One offer at a "meet the lenders community meeting" was to take my retirement money out of my pension fund and make it into a downpayment on a house. I said to the lender, "but what if something bad happens and I lose the house. Then I wouldn't have any retirement money..." And the man reached out his arms as if to hug from a distance and said, "that could never happen! How could that happen? You're going to keep working to pay rent! Buy a house!" "But what if there's something like another great depression?" The room fell quiet. "This is Southern California. It won't happen. Home values are only going up." The buzz returned. This didn't seem right. Friends with friends in real estate swore I could reduce income tax withholding from my paycheck by claiming to have a bunch of kids (I don't...) and then I would have a few hundred extra bucks a month to make payments on a loan for a little condo with a potted tree and cinderblock hardscaping. When the tax came due at the end of the year I could just, "write it off because you own a house!" I would likely have fallen for it, but I earned just a little too little to convince myself I could pull this off. I couldn't afford to stretch beyond my rent and I didn't want the IRS knocking on my door and asking to meet my many children. So I waited. Math isn't my strongest subject. But it just makes sense to me that you don't spend money you don't (and the key is: won't!) have, at least not on something as significant as a home. You can nickel and dime yourself up some credit card debt, but a HOUSE!? How can two bedroom house within 200 yards of two major freeways in Los Angeles be worth nearly a million dollars? Oh, wait: it's not. I saw the crash coming. I'd started telling people in '05 I was going to wait a few years for house prices to come down - when all those people taking interest only loans started having their balloon payments come due, I'd swoop in! What I hadn't figured on was the stories behind the doors of those houses. Driving through the valley I see at least two untended houses on every block conjuring images of Flint Michigan in the Michael Moore movie, but LA's not as green. I don't know where these people have gone - there are a lot of apartments for rent around town, too. I have felt a frequent sense over the past eight years as we've leveraged ourselves out further and further over the brink, of my parents' and grandparents' stories about the depression. I hear my childhood lessons and when I leave a redundant light on, I hear the voice of my dad bellowing to us kids to turn off the lights when we'd leave a room, "What, do you think I own the electric company?!" Today we have a guest again, and a new addition to my links in the right column. Here is Jay Smooth's blog, Ill Doctrine. What HE said. See Economics and Annoying Smart Guys. Railing Against the Rightward Careen I have been writing a lot about politics lately, for obvious reasons, and specifically railing against the rightward careen. Recently I told a lot of my friends to read "The Outstupiding of America" (below) and haven't gotten much response. John from Wales had a really good response and it's posted. I like the perspective John provides from outside the US, and the fact that he stopped by and spent enough time to say something. He provides a healthy reminder that other countries are hoping we step up to our responsibilities as world leaders, too. As for my friends who haven't responded, they're all kind souls, so either they haven't read it yet or they don't like it and are being polite. Tonight while watching The Daily Show, Jon Stewart and Bill Clinton were talking about how the left tends to demonize the right for being narrow minded. The right apparently just gets panicky about new ideas, I can't remember the particulars of the assessment; I was too busy thinking about whether I was demonizing the right or just being reasonably critical. But I'm going to follow my own advice now, and rather than spending energy hatin', I'm going to put energy into imagining and talking about how great things can be and how many choices we have right now, right this very day, to make the world better so the demons fly away on shriveled wings, back to their lairs. Oops. I slipped. Photo above courtesy mamasplace.net I've never shopped there, but they label gargoyles well. The Outstupiding of America Keep this in mind: if the republicans can't outsmart the democrats, remember: they can outstupid us. Outstupiding is the threat. Stealing the theme of "change" from the Obama campaign, was cagey - technically clever, but there is a fine line between clever and stupid. The republicans crossed the line into outright stupidity by bringing in the ridiculous Palin. But this reducto ad absurdum is why their little ploy just could work: it is so stupid it is unfathomably stupid. Suddenly we're spending tremendous time and energy trying to make sense of it. I do believe we're in some form of shock. And we'd better snap out of it. In the short run, it is easier for humans not to think. Blithely pretending things will magically get better on their own seems to require less effort. But it's similar to taking out a loan to buy an unaffordable house with the hope of paying it off with future riches. The short run isn't long enough to reach that future, and you lose the house. Look down the timeline over the past eight years. We have allowed this state of affairs. Now, I didn’t do it. And you certainly didn’t do it. But we did it. It's like the Man in Black said, "a person is smart. People are stupid," and the republicans know it! We know adhering to the principles of the conservative platform is a grandiose mistake (as in: McCain has supported Bush in over 90% of his decisions and only disassociated from him in recent months). But what about the people who are buying into the stupidity? The way to keep the republicans from outstupiding us isn't to put our energies into discovering a way to do something more stupid than they (an irony beyond humor - to do so would require brilliance and waste time). We need to take the game back. The US presidential election in 2008 marks a monumental opportunity for the growth and development for our culture. We're entrenched in an unjustified war in Iraq and have been throwing bombs on Pakistan. At the heart of our troubles is the fact that we're being still very much driven by the same motivations that justified slavery and the genocide against Native Americans, not to mention our covert hostilities in Central America in the 80's. Greed kills. Now that our economy is in full tailspin, we’ve got to pull upwards with as much drive as we can muster. The motivation has to come from within us, and from each other. This election is about what is possible if we rise to the best and smartest within ourselves - each one of us: what if we paced ourselves for the long run? What if we banked on our intelligence instead of our willingness to let someone else do the thinking for us? What if we admitted that a society is not a business? Here's how we can twist the irony of outstupidity back into the realm of the sensible: education. Help people think. We have to appeal to what is best and smartest in us and bring hope into play again. We own this one. Ask anybody if they would like to be smarter. It's a rhetorical question. How would we behave globally, make decisions at home if we were even 5% smarter. We can be just a little smarter today than yesterday - tomorrow, even smarter – and smarter still beyond. They can only outstupid us if we play stupid. David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tuffnel in This is Spinal Tap. They said, "...fine line between stupid and clever," but context and poet's licence required I flip it. Good in Humans Music is the best of us. There are many other wonderful things, but music has all of them. "Chill Out" Ze Frank made this. It will put you in a good mood. It will enhance your neural pathways. Like Dogs in a Parked Car in the Sun This is a photo of two LAPD cops talking to a woman. The white SUV with the open hatch is hers, and in it, two Golden Retrievers in crates. The police officers are there because another woman, outside the frame, called them. She called them because she had been waiting beside the vehicle for, she said, 45 minutes. The SUV was closed up except for the hatch window. It was about 90 degrees today, and the car was parked in the sun. I came upon the scene just after parking my car about five minutes before this moment. I saw the concerned woman, somewhat frantic and overheated herself, on her cellphone, talking with animal control. She asked me for water for the dogs and told me what she'd witnessed. I placed the back of my hand before of one of the dogs noses to say hello. He looked like he could use a drink. I went into Jamba Juice to get some water. When I came back with it, the owner had returned to the SUV and was calmly telling the concerned woman, "the dogs are fine." By now the concerned woman was angry and ranting slightly. I said to the owner, "you can't leave your dogs in the sun in Southern California. It's too hot." "They're fine..." she said. She was polite, calm, cool, even. The concerned woman saw the police car coming through the parking lot, "well the police are here!" The dog owner moved efficiently to put away the things she'd bought, all the while asserting that the dogs were, "fine, they're just fine." I repeated my assertion. Then the police pulled up. I faded off to avoid becoming the focal point, giving the water to the plants. I've been on the politics lately, in case you haven't noticed. And this woman reminded me so much of John McCain. I believed she believed she was treating her dogs well. I believe she believed they were fine. But they were too hot. They were thirsty, yet patient. It was over 100 degrees in that car to be sure. They appeared to be stressed, but not surprised. She did not see a problem. There was one. Fundamentals of the Economy Are Strong... NOT!!! I sent this to USA Today, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post via barackobama.com How dare John McCain declare on Black Monday - albeit with a telling stammer - that the fundamentals of the US economy are strong? Even as the most conservative of financial institutions are closing up shop, McCain makes this claim like he means it. Maybe he doesn’t realize those are actual people walking out the doors, with lives and responsibilities, and roles in the economy (like buying groceries, for example). Yes, Senator McCain, those are Americans walking out the door of Merill Lynch. They’re carrying boxes with stuff like pictures of their families and friends - the people they live for and who live for them. Those are people who have probably felt pretty secure being employed at the most stable financial institutions this country has ever known. This isn't the corner bicycle shop getting eaten up by Walmart (though the start of the trouble traces back to this "big business first" practice), this is Lehman Brothers being bought out by a British bank, this is us getting financing from China so we can throw more money into an unjustified war - and still McCain has the audacity to claim that the fundamentals of the economy are strong? The man's in some serious denial. Because of his position in history, he is even more dangerous than George W. Bush, as the damage has been done and we cannot afford further commitment to this degradation. We need to elect Barack Obama as president of the US in 2008. We had become comfortably numb, but we're not so comfortable now, are we? We've got to wake up now! We owe it to the very concept of democracy and all we have worked for to face the fact that we are losing, through ruptures in the structure of our economy, not only all our "stuff" but all our hope! Wake up everybody: Throw the bums OUT! Barack has a plan and shares it each time he speaks. McCain says he has a plan and then just echoes slogans and distracts us with the screeching sensationalism of the ridiculous Sarah Palin. Barack has solutions that will help rebuild the middle class which is the heart of us (as in "We" the people). Barack will start by passing a middle class tax cut while enforcing a crackdown on predatory lenders. He'll get us out of Iraq and help us start helping ourselves again - not at the cost of greater debt, but by creating jobs and appealing to our sense of community strength – he speaks to us at the level of our humanitarianism, rather than the republican choice: a rigorous gluttony that - it turns out - has simply been cannibalism. Seventy-six Trombones My latest collaborative project: Seventy-six Trombones. The soul of the parade: one man's domain, one woman singing. About the Symbolism of Palinesque Choices See also "Obama and the Palin Effect" by Deepak Chopra. I Would Rather be Thinking About THIS ONE This is much, much better. All this chat about the Alaskan has made me melancholy for Michael. "Insidious and Cynical" I defer to the Huffington Post and Eve Ensler today. Palin, boiled down to the personality trait she has worked hardest to refine, is simply this: Vicious. Is that what the world needs now? Making it Easy for S. W. http://www.barackobama.com/tv/ Here you go! Community Organizers Unite! And the numb little old man derided, "Community Organizer... Wha?" And the attitude reminds me of this! But more to the point, Ze Frank finds "Haters' Ball," a nice gem by ill doctrine. Now you can, too! Another Reason (Among Many More Global) My downstairs neighbor is a nice quiet woman whose TV I never have heard before. But tonight, cutting through her ceiling, my floor, and carpet with padding shrill and whiny, insistent and hounding the shriek is slicing, shattering, pounding, demanding. Is she having a nervous breakdown? Words muffled, it seers faster than the speed of sound down each ear canal shattering cilia with a coldness that makes the tiny hairs fall dead and gone like so many icebergs of late from the polar ice caps. It is not her. It is her television. But what? Striving to hold their own: my eardrums, defended only with weensy hammer, and cochlea coiled as if to spring. Plugging ears with fingers does nothing against the tide of it; the waves course through my very bones! The timbre, the resonance, the clip the sound - vaguely familiar... ...yes new... just in the past week. This is not the kind sweet girl who greets me in the carport or by the garbage bin. Nay, this is the night of the RNC and this shrill shill is that odd little governor called Palin. (Who also enjoys the gratuitous killing of animals). Hats On; Hats Off Many a true thing is said when one has no critical thinking skills or the ability to self edit: From the republican convention, and in reference to Hurricane Gustav and his possible effect on New Orleans: "This is a time when we take off our Republican hats and put on our American hats," said Cindy McCain. There it is. Just as I suspected. It's not about their heads, it's about their hats. And My Time was Running Wild a Million Dead End Streets What is this feeling inside my chest expanding to make my fingers throw sparks creating impulses that I might craft something good from my hands, ideals, intellect? What is this awakening making colors brighter, shapes more defined sounds clearer and my dinner taste better than ever? Oh - I remember this... It's HOPE! A New Video, "Time is Simply Nature." There is a footnote in the end credits of my little film which bears explanation: The Time Lady is gone. In Los Angeles, all my life, until last year, anyone could call 853-1212 (or any four suffix numbers!) and she would report the time, in ten second increments of exactly perfect speech pacing. I called her often. I owe much of my steady rhythm to her reliability. When I was a little kid, I would call her and say thank you. The friendship had been going on all summer when one quiet day my mom must've overheard my, "thank you!" coming every ten seconds. She found me pony-tailed and chatty on the living room phone. "Who are you talking to?" "The Time Lady!" "It's the Time Lady. Everybody calls but no one ever says thank you. I say thank you, she tells me again!" "Honey, she can't hear you." "But she's talking to me. (...Thank you!)" "She's not really there - it's a recording." "A wha- - -!????" I was a little sad about it, but I knew that beyond the microphone and reel to reel tape somewhere in a room - even if only on one day and not every single - a nice lady with a warm helpful voice had cared enough to take the time to tell us all the time, twenty four hours a day, every ten seconds. In 2007 they let her go. I guess everyone gets the time from cellphones and computers now. "At the tone the time will be twelve, twenty two. And ten seconds..." ...Weep. Ultimate Sunscreen! Dear Leonardo DiCaprio: The Eleventh Hour was a tremendous socioecological service, but given that I was not in complete denial about global gluttony, it hit me over the head too hard. Now I'm all discouraged. Please make a sequel full of more solutions and action steps. Thank you, Sincerely. PS: I really liked the one about the building with windows that open - in San Francisco. And the train with the smokeless stack! Friendly Manor: All About the Friendly Manner New links have been added to the right hand column of this page. Among them: my youtube page and another fascinating source, FriendlyManorFilms. This archive of rare artistry was, according to FMF, "...found in Canoga Park, under a bed, in a gunnysack with a bag of Chips Ahoy cookies." Among the troupe of actors in these works is an actress of unparallelllellled distinction. There's another actress in one of the two part films but I don't mean her, and there is another actress in one of the other films but I don't mean her, either: I mean: The Girl. She had talent, verve, vigor, could take a punch, and had quite the left hook! We are grateful to the scrupulous scavenging that brought these films to projection and digitization. We are fans, indeed, of FriendlyManorFilms. In other news: we regret the temporary downfall of jeanosullivan.com and anticipate its resurgence soon with a new host. Thanks go to Elizabeth for notifying us of our dormancy! Checking our own domains: now there's a time narcissism could have come in handy! Posted by ojeano at 11:21 PM 2 comments: Relax, Beethoven; Ben's Got Your Back Moonlight Sonata by Daylight my latest film, my favorite guitarist. Sometimes a Warrior... ...is just a warrior. Most of All, Trust Each Other “So history reminds us that walls can be torn down. But the task is never easy. True partnership and true progress requires constant work and sustained sacrifice. They require sharing the burdens of development and diplomacy; of progress and peace. They require allies who will listen to each other, learn from each other and, most of all, trust each other.” - Barack Obama, July 24, 2008 "Trust takes and makes courage.” - Me, lots of times over a long period. The Better Part of the US: We have blundered miserably over the past eight years (and other blocks of time, but I gotta keep focused here). As a group, when not acting as a mob (losing homes, pensions, taking responsibility for our support of an illegal war (not to mention sanctioning torture!) and, of course, having to forgo groceries for gasoline can be humbling experiences), we are capable of acting on principles and drives that run deeper than the desire for instant gratification. Nationally, repeatedly we show evidence of an ability to correct ourselves. Thank good sense we're stepping up now and that democracy is an open minded patient. Here is some refreshingly good thinking. Listen to and see Barack Obama's 07/24 speech in Berlin (about 25 minutes). (Also, read about the dynamic behind our cultural self sabotage and recovery as it mirrors the struggle of the singular soul in this social psychology book written in the 1980's, "When Society Becomes an Addict" by Anne Wilson Schaef - oh my goodness, I just referenced the unhealthy dynamic Schaef identified during the Reagan years, I thought I was gonna keep focused here. Tsk). He spoke, "peace and progress" though he wrote, "progress and peace." For the Future Librarian Your faith in saving a fading cartoon picture of a purple dinosaur that definitely was not Barney and your enduring hope for good as it was disappearing into a whiter shade of pale blue ink lightening to pencil grey magically corresponds (or corresponds magicality) to the conclusion of a shared nightmare from which we awake with no alarm eyes opening to a better day and the birds singing. It's Ringo's Birthday Today Happy Birthday, Ringo! Friends, visit: http://www.ringostarr.com/ People in High Places Orale! <--- (that's a link!) Papa Gene's Blues: Monkees Need a little cheering up? Here's a good one! http://youtube.com/watch?v=jEh38KiLxAg I have no more than I did before but now I've got all that I need... Thank You, George Carlin George Carlin's perspectives started working their way into my psyche as soon as I first saw him on Carson when I was a kid. He made sense just where I needed it. His humor brought a distinct enjoyability to life that still motivates. He divined the springs of our thinking and the causes of our sense, nonsense and, most important, anti-sense. When I was twenty, I was a writer for a weekly radio show produced by Drake-Chenault, the fathers of syndicated radio. The head writer knew how I felt about George Carlin so she sent me to interview him when "A Place for My Stuff" was released. I was studied at acting calm, cool, collected, LA, but experiencing the escalation of excitement of being in the room with the man who had legitimized the tiniest crevaces of wonder in my mind completing synapses I never knew had fired - it made me grasp at my thoughts, sometimes missing - for fear of appearing to be in the awe I was in up to my chin. I had to pause the tape recorder half way through when my pretending calm had driven me all the way to distraction. I admitted nervousness. "It's okay, be cool," he said. I shook it off some, gave an apology, "not needed," he said, so a laugh, and I pressed record again to ask about concerts, albums, projects and processes, with a little talk about his recently going public about the coke problem, but without dwelling on it. "It's not news anymore," he said, "I'd rather talk about the new stuff." George Carlin talked to me like a friend, he and I and our glasses of water in that PR company's office in Beverly Hills that day. At the end of our appointment he let me bring the interview to a close. He got up and walked me to the doorway. I thanked him again for the interview and he held the moment a bit longer and told me syndicated radio had been an early enemy. "They put local radio comics like us out of business." "They did?" I said. "Replaced us with automation. Some guy goes in pushes a button - no more small town DJ's. I used to wear a t-shirt in those days, it said," (he spoke the font and moved his hand across his chest to show where the words went), "'F*** BILL DRAKE." "I never thought about that part..." I said. And George Carlin said, "Well, now ya know!" He had met the unwitting envoy of his old nemesis with absolute kindness. The hyperawareness of his persona that had me awestruck fell away, and in that moment I saw him for who he was - same as portrayed on stage and screen - simply a good guy (and clever genius). "Do you still have the shirt?" "I'm sure it's somewhere..." he said. Posted by ojeano at 12:17 AM 1 comment: The Sign that Tends to be a Sign See this sign here, the one with the two left arrows showing? See how part of the sign is covered by the tree's lush, healthy branches? I know what is hidden, and I like its symbolism. This particular obstruction doesn't present a traffic hazard because the signal is long, the street ends in a T and it's obvious what drivers' choices are even without a sign. It's not about the traffic in this story, it's about the sign. This sign is prophetic; it spoke to me this night, just as it spoke to me once before: Near the end of 2000, when the US presidential election results were still uncertain and conversations about the outcome hung on chads, I came to a stop at this same intersection. It was dusky night and the glow of my turn signal reflected in rhythm on the sign, drawing my attention into a safe-driver's minor mesmerization. Two arrows showed pointing left, and, hidden in today's picture, one curved to the right. It was winter and the trees had no leaves (it has been a long eight years, maybe the trees were just sprouts back then). I wondered if the sign could be telling me whether Gore or the other guy would become president. The sign seemed to say, "The left has more votes!" and alternately, "The right is clear and present." Eight years later, I am pleased to see the right is out of the picture. Common Superstitions Explained Today is Friday the 13th, and so I'll reflect on superstitions. Much of our misunderstanding as humans boils down to semantics. Unless we think for ourselves we will fall for superficial reasoning. I contend that some of our most prized superstitions have sensible origins. For example: it might be bad luck to walk under a ladder if someone up atop it dropped something! "Aye, Jimmy's restin' well now, but he had a bad piece o'luck today..." "What happened?" "Bucket o' paint poured straight down onto his head, it did..." "How!? Why!?" "Well he was walkin' under a ladder where the man was paintin' the eaves." "Tsk, and a bucket o' paint poured down on his head. That's some bad luck, in'it!" The next day, another telling: "Jimmy was walkin' under a ladder and somebody dropped a bucket of paint on his head!" "That's terrible!" "That's bad luck, it is!" Repeated as overheard at the general store: "Mrs. O'Flaherty says it's bad luck to walk under a ladder!" "Well, I won't be doin' that then, anytime soon!" Here are a few more, with less illustration, but the same principles apply: Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. Think about it: when mirrors were a new invention, if you lived far away from where they were made, it would be a safe guess that it would take about seven years to replace one. So that's seven years walking around ugly. Not a good piece of luck. It's bad luck if a black cat crosses your path. Picture ye olde coach cabbie at dusk, driving the ugly queen (her mirror broke six and a half years before) to the royal ball. Suddenly he sees something small and dark in the road ahead! He veers abruptly! The queen, in her corset and rigid of middle, is thrown sideways in the coach, her crown falling askew! The next day the cabbie is beheaded. What was that dark figure that crossed his path - and why didn't he see it sooner?! It was small. It darted into the path. It was dark against the falling night's shadows. It was: a black cat! Opening an umbrella in the house is bad luck. Close quarters. Slim object expands suddenly, its dimension becoming perpendicular to its immediately prior state! It could hit something valuable (like a vase or an eye). Step on a crack, break your mother's back. That’s just a vicious little rhyme. Why would a rabbit's foot bring good luck? Possession of the foot of a rabbit suggests an ability to kill one. Assuming a person lived in an area where there were no plants to eat, perhaps the foot would evidence prevention of starvation. Over a baker's dozen rationales endure for Friday the 13th being bad luck. Theories date back to, and include, the Last Supper, punitive dictators, revolutions and even a the idea that the number 13 itself is simply bad to the bone. When the 13th falls on a Friday (a particularly distracting day of the week emotionally) why, anything could happen! Aye, 'tis a bad piece o' luck to have a common belief amassed in justifications so plentiful that every attempt to pin it down leads to another reason to feel unlucky. "I'm lookin' over a three leafed clover That I overlooked bethree!" - B. Bunny An Army of Buddhas Without context, arbitrariness steals the mind and hides it in an existentialist void. Who could be an optimist or passionate about anything from there? "These Fifteen... [crash!] ...Ten Commandments..." Mel Brooks had it right beyond the laugh. When Moses came down from the mountain to announce the Commandments to the children of God, I suspect he did drop a third big stone tablet. A Third Tablet Theory could explain a few things about why the Ten Commandments are so easily disregarded. Maybe the Third Tablet was all footnotes: "*VII: ...unless thou canst get a quorum to agree that it's okay to kill!" But since Biblical researchers do not seem fixed on asterisks, I wager that if a Third Tablet ever could have existed, it would more likely have had statements the other ten were contingent upon. We seem to mean well, but we are obviously missing some crucial information. Let's have a look at killing - go right to the heart of good versus evil. We, the people, whether with our progeny or our money, kill. Whether the source of our humanitarian beliefs is religious or not, as a group we feel good about cherishing human life, and we agree that war brings anguish. But we live as if special permission existed in cases where we agree as a mob that taking the lives of others is not murderous if committed as acts of war. Judeo-Christianity doesn't have the market cornered when it comes to claiming to value the preservation of human life and then dismissing it. Fighting for peace is rampant throughout the religious and secular worlds, but the idea of maybe just five more commandments - or some kind of explanatory note - tickles a nerve. What if we actually could have received crucial information - direct from the All Knowing - that fell crashing to the ground? I like the idea that we might piece together our integrity and become what we espouse ourselves to be. We need to use our heads and keep them connected to our hearts. Ultimately we lack faith in our own intelligence (or, faith in God's creation). We claim we have no choice, sometimes, regrettably, sadly (bowing our heads), but to kill. We pretend God likes the good ol' boy buddy system, and that rules can be broken if it means our team wins. We justify killing by declaring the other team to be evil. We get support for our team by insisting the other team doesn't value human life. We become what we feign to loathe, but we swear it is temporary. Have a look at the history of the world parts 2 and beyond as performed in the theater of real life: our readiness for war is by no means temporary. We perform great acts of obtuse irony by praying for the killing to cease but we allow war as an acceptable default. We teach our children to be good. Yet, a portion of every generation on Earth goes to war. To win, let alone survive, soldiers are forced to commit to actions which, by necessity, break their spirits. Those who live through the experience return home. But their attempt to find a comfortable place within themselves and their society is pinched and pained as they try to fit back into a pretence. Accepting the premise of a supreme being laying down ten rules for good behavior, dictated as keys to living a life as close to God as possible, and seeing how easily we fall short of following even the simplest of them (don't take other people's stuff without permission, don't fool around behind the back of the person who trusts you...) maybe there really is some missing information somewhere. Maybe we really are just a few crucial statements short of what we need to know to truly be good beings! Back to Mel Brooks: The deeper humor of the joke is the idea that even Moses could deny his blunder for the sake of putting on a good show; and that's at the root of our fallibility. Whether in the tiniest part of a moment of truth or encompassing the overriding greed of a big plan, somehow Cowardice in the role of Hubris creates the illusion that bearing false witness is relative. Maybe we like to claim that we are simply children of God so we can be excused for not understanding how the rules really go. But look around: we seem to be trying. We seem to need help. Think of the people you love, like or simply admire. We're driven by some truly kind principles and desires. We really do try. So, what's missing from the instructions? Here are a few possibilities: Perhaps a Third Tablet might tell us to learn to anticipate the outcomes of our actions (and inactions); grasp the deeper meaning of empathy; develop conscience as integral to our being; and take responsibility for ourselves. Inside or outside of religious beliefs it does seem plausible that we could use principles like that to help us live up to the standards we claim are our highest. We could even become supremely good and successful as a species. Such optimism could even boost us up onto the wall to see into the Garden of Eden. Ants that Bite, Ants that Don't We walked to school when I was a kid; Mom said goodbye at the front door and the bunch of us could make it safely the several blocks to school to be met by the crossing guard every schoolday. As we closed the gate, my mom would always call after us, "Don't let anybody look at you crosseyed!" We knew what that meant even though we didn't know what it meant. There were usually the four us us and the three of Todd's family, but by the time Todd and I got into fourth grade sometimes the grouping was different - changing schools for the older kids, altered start schedules on special days, I'm not sure, but occasionally the two of us were left to get each other to school - or maybe we lagged behind doddling too often and the bigger kids assumed we were following. Nothing bad happens in this story, you can relax. This cool early fall morning, it was just Todd and me. We'd come to the vacant lot with the tall dry yellow grass. It was a good place to find examples of the ants we'd been talking about earlier while sailing big ficus leaves, with red berries in them, down the gutter water, singing the Gilligan's Island theme and making up stories about the Skipper fighting with Gilligan and the Professor solving problems. (Todd's Mr. Howell was superb.) Red ants bite, black ants don't bite. No, all ants bite. No, only red ants do. Why would their biting be determined by color? Here was the vacant lot. It didn't take Todd long to find a nice crack in the soil with red ants, big red ants, industrializing their way in and out of the crack. He squatted down and let one crawl onto his hand though I kept telling him he didn't need to prove red ants bit so much as prove black ones didn't. But we were ten and the ants available were the big red ones. The ant explored his palm and he turned his hand as the ant went over his fingers. Todd was no dummy, he had just fallen under the spell of, "Maybe all ants don't bite and maybe I've misjudged these big red ones..." Todd turned his palm up again as the ant found the thin fold between index finger and thumb. THEY BITE! We shook it off and I apologized as if I'd bitten him. We walked on. He winced that it didn't hurt. We put our attention on the route to school. The crossing guard was gone. She had taught us well, and we crossed the boulevard practicing "Safety First!" like champs. We went through the gate onto the schoolyard. No one was there. No children on the playground running, no rhyming at the drinking fountain and spitting - jumping-back dodging water spew from the rougher kids, no jumping rope, no kids on the bench at the side of the building sneaking into their brown bag lunches. Quiet school. No girls brushing each other's hair. Empty school. Todd and I, with a feeling of sudden Saturday tried to wrap our minds around this vacant schoolyard. Where the - ? Could we be late? We'd only stopped a couple of minutes. Could we be late? We hadn't played around that long. Maybe we were late. We had classrooms across the hall from each other in the new building. We went up the stairs and into the classrooms, ducking our heads in a little goodbye as we opened our classroom doors. I went to my desk and sat down. The the teacher didn't point me out or make a fuss, she just let me start working with the other children and gave me a little smile of admonishment and welcome in perfect balance. I doodled ants that day - a big red ant and little black ant. A Lyric to Earle Hagen "LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Earle H. Hagen... [who] ...composed memorable themes for 'The Andy Griffith Show,' 'I Spy,' 'The Mod Squad' and other TV shows, died Monday. He was 88. "'The music just flowed from him,' wife Laura said of composer Earle Hagen. "Hagen, who is heard whistling the folksy tune for 'The Andy Griffith Show,' died at his home in Rancho Mirage, his wife, Laura, said Tuesday. He had been in ill health for several months... "...For television, he composed original music for more than 3,000 episodes, pilots and TV movies, including theme songs for 'That Girl,' 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.' . . . "'He loved it,' his wife said. 'The music just flowed from him, and he would take off one hat and put on another and go on to the next show.'..." A fair lifespan musically wonderfully spent. How oft' we have each, walking down a hallway or strolling down a lane, driving a happy road or perhaps washing dishes, pursed lips and blown breaths precisely as he did that time - that time he whistled into a mic, and made us all picture for years to come and maybe forever the day and the lake on a backlot in the and the boy who would grow up to be a favorite director as the young child character Opie throwing a stone into the water as his pa proudly looked on; and we, quietly inside our future memories, just kinda figured was Andy. JohnLa offers this lyric: Whistle loud Whistle long I always liked to whistle That song The Human Expression Ze Frank asked for this on his blog today. I liked what I wrote, so I'm putting it here, too: Ze: would love your story i am interested in a particular memory: the uncomfortable moment when you first see your parent (mother or father) as being weak...being human. could you describe that moment? and tell me how old you were. My dad was planting a rosebush in the backyard for my mom. I got to go watch him. I was small enough to be up to his shoulder when he was squatting down. The rosebush was potted in a metal can, and he cut the can with pruning shears to split it open to get the rosebush out. As he maneuvered the plant and pot to release the plant, the metal can cut his left hand between the thumb and forefinger. I had never heard the "S" word before but I understood right away what it was for. I can still hear it the way he said it - a primal "S" word, no time to think about who might be standing nearby. He put his hand to his mouth and spit an arc of blood to the grass behind him. The afternoon sun caught highlights of red and yellow orange against the backdrop of green lawn. He was wearing a black plaid shirt he wore a lot in those days. I waited silent a moment then asked if he was okay and he said, "yes," and kept planting, "sorry about the cursing." What happened to the moment next falls into imagination. Did I go get my mom? Did he go treat the wound? Did she come out and ask what happened? I still see the sunlit arc of blood and spit and green grass and still sense the toddler's insight that Daddy is one of us. "Planning" is the ability to apply hindsight to the future. Remover of Obstacles This is Ganesh. He is the remover of obstacles. I bought this one at Target. He was made to look ancient, rustic, carved from stone, dug from the depths. He was all one color. This didn't sit right with me, so I went to the cabinet, moved a couple things out of the way, took out my paints and brushes, and painted him as I imagined he would have looked when he was new, had he really been old. He is happier. So am I. Gracious Grand or Tight Fisted Hand? If you commit to kindness and compassion you can always escape to a larger perspective. If you commit to being rotten and mean your world becomes ever more constricting. Dharma of the Dachshund The Catholics' Fair The Catholics had a fair last night. I know, because I was there alright. I did not try the carney-rigged rides (to spare losing the contents within my insides). The rides held up fine, there was laughter and ease complemented supremely by a cool evening breeze. The Catholics raised money in honor of the saints. All the revelers seemed happy; I heard no complaints. As I entered the venue, a priest said hello. Though I'd never met him, he was among those I know. Sure there's a fatherly quality about his profession, (I wonder if he knew it's been a while since confession). Paradox Cove The beaches of Northern Los Angeles county face south. Back when I was a teenager and tanning was good for you, this was perfection because you could lay out facing the water all day and get evenly tanned as the sun arced across the sky. Locals know that on this part of the coastline, east is also south, and west is synonymous with north. Note to travellers in the San Fernando Valley on the US 101: Need to go north? Go west. Need to go south? Head east! (But if you're on the five, north is north. Careful. That one goes to Sacramento.) North of Malibu and south of Point Dume there is a pretty little cove that was once paradise. Guarded from the big swells by the point, the water is calmer, the shelf is longer, the wading is easier and the wave knock-down potential is far smaller. You can see the sun rise over Santa Monica and, after a day of swimming and running and playing and tide pool discoveries, watch the sun dip down behind Point Dume and cast beautiful colors on the sky and water before darkness brings out the bright blue stars and deep hopefulness. That's how nature made Paradox Cove, but that's not so much how it is anymore. Now there's a big restaurant with lots of gluttonous tourists who are not looking at the sea. They are looking at food, and plenty of it. A "beach bum" nostalgia theme reckons to keep the eroding forces of the masses at bay. The decor is amended with ye olde broken downe ship parts, and black and white photos of the secluded beach that once was. But memories of paradise have been replaced by wait staff in uniform. They are unhappy. They are uninspired. Some must slog through sand to bring the feasts to the diners. It does seem they are aware of the sand, but the beach goes unnoticed, obscured by umbrellas, tables, crowdedness. The Paradox Cove of the early 21st century is big splotch of an eatery, a fat faced fish feast fiasco where they serve giant martini glasses filled with deep fried calamari flown in from God knows what ocean, laid on beds of sogging French fries and served with ketchup (Ranch dressing available). Each vat of this appetizer is so encroyable large that to eat seventeen handfuls would put barely a dent in the mound of it, so there should be no reason to stop gorging. The trip to the beach was for an easy dinner and escape from routine. The little friendly mom and pop fish shack further south along the coast was what I'd had in mind, but my error was indecision, as I also wanted to enjoy the drive north (and west!) during the pre-sunset afternoon. The sunlight was truly golden, sheering down through the sky and casting a magical glow over everything. Summer had sprung out of an April Saturday and the valley was hot and dry. I simply wanted to see and sense the sea, enjoy good company, and have a little fish dinner and maybe a beer on a nice patio. The idea sounded good to my friend Montega, too, so we headed through the canyon to the beach. But Montega was just at the end of a couple days' vacation in Palm Springs and still craved the indulgences of resort living. She kept pointing out restaurants with valet parking. I missed the cue that negotiation was in order, so every idea she had, I shot down: "Moondoggies!" "No. Too pricey." "The place we had those crab cakes!" "Can't afford it." Worse than my concerns about spending money I didn't have, I felt bad for stifling her happy recommendations, so I said, "Let's go wherever you want." Paradox Cove was the next option to present itself. Pay to park. Be sure to get validation! Enter the restaurant approach the angry hostess. "Two hour wait," she sneers as she looks away and hands us an eight inch wide plastic crab. "Wha - - " "It'll light up when your table's ready." "In two hours?" "In two hours," and she diverts her attention to the next customer - a puffy woman in a t-shirt two sizes too small who seems to perceive her fleshy overflow to be acceptable as "cleavage." Two hours? Ease up, you're at the beach, I think, so I stand in line at the bar for a few minutes trying to struggle the crab into my purse. There is no room in my purse for a big plastic crab, so I hand it to Montega, who carries a bigger purse than I do. Tired from a long day driving from the desert, Montega takes a seat at a nearby bar table, brushing little heaps of peanut shells from the table to the floor; this is how it's done. This is Paradox Cove. The bartender, seeing the queue of the thirsty, announces that if any of us want to have our drinks outside, we'll have to order them from the outdoor bar. I want to go outside and watch the pink evening light absorb into the slate blue sea. So we go. Montega hands me a ten but I have a twenty and tell her I'll get this one and we can even out at dinner. She finds us a seat on a little beach couch next to where the guys with the shiny Harleys park their shiny Harleys. With a crowd as eager to be somplace as this one is, we'll have to sit tight or lose our territory. I go to the bar and greet the bartender with a friendly hello. He ignores me. He's making two Mojitos and isn't on duty for me yet. Maybe management didn't expect the heat either and didn't schedule enough staff; could be the bartender's overworked, so I play it cool. I look off to the distance for the sea but it seems only like a movie backdrop behind the many. I can't hear it. I can't smell it. I can't feel it. I'm not altogether sure it's even really there. I watch him make the drinks and remember the experience that made me discover the Mojito: a year before, I had my first minty refreshing Caipirinha in Albuquerque (of all places), and how robustly and happily the bartender made our special, wonderful drinks of minty crisp refreshing Brazilian truth serum/love-the-world potion. The common Cuban version is the Mojito, nearly as soulful at heart if made with artistry and passion, but not here. Not this time. He sets up the two tall glasses, drops some mint leaves into the bottom, makes attempts at crushing the leaves with the leaf crushing pestle, and squirts premixed concoctions from plastic bottles with metal spouts into the glasses. He pours the rum with a measured stinge. He talks to a waitress about how late he worked the night before and how there are too many customers tonight. There are many words but none of them much different than the ones before. And then my turn comes. He approaches and uses the word, "Hello." "Hi! Two Mojitos, please!" He works in a bar area half the size of an elevator. He walks over to the other end of it and gets two glasses, just like the ones he's just doctored. On the way back, he checks his cellphone for a text, flips it closed dispassionately, wanders to several different spots behind the bar and causes the drinks to compile, one element at a time. He pours some rum but not much, then pours a little more. He talks to his friends some more, standing still. He holds the glasses immobile as he says more words. It crosses my mind he could be distracted over the girl that didn't text or call. But no, he is not downhearted. He is weary. He has made many Mojitos. He comes back to where I wait, sets the glasses down, puts a wilted mint sprig in one drink and a half dead one in the other, sets them in front of me and says with a cheery tone: "Twenty three ninety, miss!" I have a twenty in my hand and another in my wallet. I give him both. There was my dinner money. I would have one taco perhaps. I peel an honest tip from the change. Darkness falls. Here in the outdoor part of the restaurant, food is served on big futons that function as tables and diners sit on the edges and eat from appetizers piled in the middle. By now they are sorting out their bills. Montega and I keep each other amused with conversation for the time but soon we are reserving our energy, as the only thing we can think to talk about is the fact that we're hungry. Her purse is open so that we can see the crab. Other people's crabs are flickering and glowing. Other people laugh and saunter through the sand. My drink has had its effect and has worn off. I am ready to drive again, two hours since the drink now. The shiny Harley men get on their bikes and rev the engines that sputter, fight, fart and roar into sync. The riders fade off into the night. "I can't take it anymore." I stand up. I'm thinking of home but we've put in our two hours so I go to the host station. This time its a friendly young man with braces on his teeth. He sends me back to Montega for the crab. He needs to see its pincher to read its number. He surmises we'd wandered too far off so the signal couldn't reach the crab. I tell him we'd been sitting at the outisde bar and other people's crabs were flickering. He offers to seat us immediately. The food is mediocre. The customers stuff their faces beneath the big whalebone suspended from the rafters and drink many tall drinks. The waiter puts the hard sell on Montega to buy a drink she doesn't want. I plead Designated Driver and he backs off, but he puts a knee on the seat on my side of the booth, leans in toward me and seems so inspired about her having another drink I can almost swear he'll buy her one, but she knows the game. She acquiesces. He brings her a fruity martini. "How is it?" "Better than cough syrup!" She has charm. Dinner takes the rest of my money. You can't order one taco at Paradox Cove. You have to order three and they come with six tortillas. Montega, bless her heart, is good with money and has the dollars for our parking (validation rate applies!). I shall not return to Paradox Cove unless I happen to swim past it while playing in the summer's blue blue sea. Paradox Cove, once paradise, has gone too far south for me. They called it paradise, I don't know why. Call someplace paradise; kiss it goodbye. - Don Henley Oh, It's Those Neural Pathways Again! Live Science: Practicing mistakes embeds neural pathways to repeating the same mistakes. Ya THINK!? Excuse me: DUH! This is why we invented "Teachers" (and "Therapists") (...not to mention the old trusty aversion to painful situations and experiences). Tsk. Distal Glue Persuasion Stay centered. Some people just want to find out if they can persuade you to be as obtuse as they are. Babalu Across the Universe Read about and hear a segment of my favorite astronomer featured on NPR: How far has I Love Lucy travelled since 1951 - and how does she sound today from a couple trillion miles away? All earth's broadcast sounds merge eventually and dissolve into the hum of the echo of the Big Bang, (whew! Lucky for us, so far, it's not the big whimper!) See (and hear) also: Chris Impey's website. Why I Love Tim Robbins Read Tim Robbins' Keynote Speech at the NAB 2008 (page links to text and also an audio file of the speech). My favorite element is the sarcasm, but the moment of choice is this inspirational one, in case the sarcasm didn't quite take: "...And you, the broadcasters of this great nation have a tremendous power, and a tremendous potential to affect change. You have the power to turn this country away from cynicism. You have the power to turn this nation away from the hatred and the divisive dialogue that has rendered such a corrosive affect on our body politic. You can lift us up into a more enlightened age." Tim Robbins Site is http://www.timrobbins.net/ On Internet Dating Internet dating is a form of torture invented by the devil. Amended: May 03, 2008. Think of your best friends and the qualities that make them your favorite people. If you made a list of elements you were looking for in a best friend, would you, in any way, no matter how specific, careful, or imaginative, be able to conjure up these wonderful people from a shopping list? Would you have picked them from a dossier in which they'd identified the parts of themselves they wished to brag about while humbly missing mention of key quirks? Would they have posted the qualities they may not even be aware of but which charm you or challenge your growth, make you love them all the more, and make you a better person for knowing them? Would your favorite past romances have caught you with a snapshot? Could you have ever contrived the unlikely circumstances that led you to falling in love in the first place? Can you actually plan your own favorite best ever bona fide surprise?! Thesis stated, who else but Beelzebub could tease a society into thinking it could find true love via approvals and denials of assessments of inventories of evaluative criteria? Yes, yes, a preacher from the Midwest and a dozen or so savvy business teams could and do. Oh how rude of me to demonize them, perhaps they know something about a certain elemental personality type within the population for whom ticking off lists is romantic rapture - for these few (and I must admit I know three couples who discovered each other this way) the statistics bare this out as a worthwhile business enterprise with profit margins significant enough to make the venture worthwhile to capital investors across the board. BUT for those whose desire is for the wondrous surprise of sun-kissed windswept flourishing joie de' vivre (et j'en sais quois!), romance, love, laughter bliss my heart my soul is home - what magic I never knew - for this type to turn the gift of romance over to the devices of conscious selection and measured critical evaluation, every befuddling encounter with an oddball causes a piece of the soul to die trying, and this, my friends and loved ones, is indeed, a form of torture. N'est pas? Is This Really Possible? Brains, Training and Automatic Responses My new favorite book is, "Making a Good Brain Great" by Daniel Amen, MD. He's a psychiatrist and human behavior specialist researching and teaching brain health. He analyzes brain scans and identifies which parts of the brain drive which parts of personality. He examines neurological patterns and how they are affected by everything from thoughts to toxic substances to genetics. Dr. Amen's website also has some fascinating animations of scanned brains. It's so nice they can study human brains nowadays without killing mice, whose brains, science has discovered, are mostly just focused on cheese. It's comforting to get some education about diminishing or even averting memory loss in old age, and I'm enjoying what I'm learning about the cogs and wheels in my own head. Also, the book is helping me understand where losses may have occurred in others and how to play to others' strengths. If only Amen had this guy making videos for him - he could have a weekly series. (Video takes a while to load but practicing patience is good for your neurotransmitter development). So, more green tea, keep up the exercise and fitness, and just say "om." The Chimp/Monkey/Human Phenomenon "Dance Monkeys, Dance" written and performed by ernest cline. I think this fellow is very clever. http://www.ernestcline.com/dmd/ ...and refreshing. The Disillusionment of Six Four Men and an Elevator I went to meet a friend for lunch today. She works in a big skyscraper in Century City. Because it is a skyscraper, I had to check in at the front desk before I could go up to her office to meet her. I walked up to the reception desk and a man in a polyester faux-business suit (affordable and easy to clean, who can blame him?) was leaning on the counter not quite admitting belonging behind it. "Do you work at this thing?" I said. "Yes," he said, "How can I help you?" "I'm here to see Irene Parisknova-Millicent Beane, please." [Name changed for publication.] "Ah, yes. And your name?" "Jean..." (He was waiting for something more...) "...Nnosullivan." I was on a list so I was given clearance. He pointed behind me and now had an accent, French or Italian, something classy, "The elevators are just there, ma'am." "Thank you!" I turned and went for the first bank of elevators I saw but was stopped by a man in a suit by the same maker but the pants were olive. (Designation: Security Guy.) "What floor?" "Forty." "Not this one, that one, miss." He gesture-herded me into the direction of the next bank of elevators, which I entered, intently passing Security Guy 2. Security Guy 2 followed within inches, "What floor - what floor, ma'am?" "Forty." I didn't look back, stepped into the elevator, catching the doors' electric eye to thwart their attempt to close, and pressed the button but it didn't light up. There was a sixty-ish man in the elevator. He wore tan slacks and a peach colored sweater. White hair. Expensive clothing, too many too-white teeth for a man his age. The guard followed and pushed the button in a way that made it light up. I thanked him but was not sincere. My guess was he felt it, which put me a little on the defensive. Alone in the elevator with the comfortably well off man, I said, "I'd never make it in this parta town." The silence lasted a floor or two, but perhaps my saying nothing more made him comfortable chancing engagement, "hmm?" "Too many rules," I said, looking up at the numbers, "too uptight. Just to get onto an elevator took three approvals." "Where do you live?" he asked. "San Fernando Valley," I said. "It's..." he looked down slightly, shook his head just a little, then up at me, to condescend: "It's 'The Valley', you don't say 'San Fernando', you just say 'The Valley.'" At that point I didn't say anything. I just smiled. "Where are you from - originally?" he said. "I'm from the San Fernando Valley," I said. "Native?" "Yup! My whole life." The elevators opened at floor 34 and he grunted as he left, eyes averted. The doors closed on yet another rule. Epilogue: Lunch was delicious! We ate beside the big green lawn. Flood Victims in Dire Straits: Bush/McCain Eating ... 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__label__cc	0.736229	0.263771	If Teens Can Ask Celebrities to Prom, Why Can’t I Ask Lakeith Stanfield to Come to My Cousin’s Wedding? Thoughts - Sep 4, 2018 By: Miranda Kronfeld Celebs At PromLakeith StanfieldMy Favorite Cousin Every spring, there’s a new onslaught of viral stories in which some teen asks their favorite celebrity to be their date to prom. These displays are generally lauded as “adorable” and “heartwarming,” but apparently that positive reception is a privilege not extended to me. What structural flaw in our society perpetuates this inequity? Why is it that some 16-year-old from Rhode Island can beg Ariana Grande to go to prom with him, but I can’t ask Lakeith Stanfield to come to my cousin’s beach wedding? The double standard simply doesn’t make sense. Why would a famous person want to hang out with a bunch of teenagers in a high school gym, but not want to go to my cousin Madison’s wedding which is on the beach and has an open bar? Besides, teenagers are boring! Would Lakeith really rather hear about the extracurriculars of some nerdy junior who can’t get a prom date than talk to me, an adult woman who needs a date to this wedding, stat? I would keep Lakeith engaged with thought-provoking questions like, “What was it like being on set for Atlanta?” “What was it like being on set for Sorry to Bother You?” “What’s being a famous actor like? Is it fun or no? It seems fun,” and so on. Also, it’s so much easier to find a date to prom than find a date to my cousin Madison’s wedding! Like, ask literally any of your classmates, they’re all going anyway. If I ask someone who I know is going to Madison’s wedding, they’re going to be related to me. I can’t do that! Actually, maybe I could ask my second cousin David? That’s barely related and he is single and pretty cute. Hmmm. No, it would be weird. Ultimately, it has to be Lakeith. Honestly, when a teen goes to prom with a celebrity date it’s just sad. Of course they’re going to be flocked with attention at the function, but that’s only because of who they’re with, not a true reflection of their popularity. Whereas if Lakeith came to Madison’s beach wedding with me, everyone would be like, “I guess she always was the more impressive cousin. Sure, Madison’s getting married first but just to Mike who is not a famous actor at all, he’s like a dentist or something.” And sorry, but that’s true. All in all the idea that I can’t ask Lakeith Stanfield to go my cousin’s wedding is an injustice, and as we know, injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. So, what I’m really trying to say is please retweet my invitation to him! Madison won’t know what hit her. You Can’t Just Ask Iggy Azalea Why She’s White? Wanna Feel Old? Ask Your Doctor About Peak Fertility How To Ask For A Raise In A Soft, Shaky Voice Drinking Water Would Solve All My Problems. Here’s Why I Won’t Do It I Lived It: I Drove Past My Old High School	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line319
__label__cc	0.640041	0.359959	Camping cost: $1536.73 Sites: 40 Average: $38.42 peteg's blog - travels - Motorcycle A set of Oxford P50R Panniers. Mon, Oct 22, 2018./travels/Motorcycle \| Link Oxford Panniers at BikeBiz. I trekked out to Parramatta today (two fine days in a row!) to try out the Oxford P50R panniers that BikeBiz had ordered in for me. I was concerned that they wouldn't clear the CB400's upswept exhaust, but I need not have feared. Matt helped me plonk them on, and suggested stuffing all the straps under the seat for added laziness. They're capacious, though $289.95 is a bit steep and apparently precludes anyone stocking them. One bonus is a nice pair of waterproof liners that double as stuff sacks, which might make it easier to remove the contents if and when I get anywhere. It'll take a bit of cunning to avoid melting something. The ride over was quite pleasant in placid traffic. I exited early at James Ruse and not Church St, oops, but that was easy to fix. Afterwards I headed over to the Newington Armoury to eat my sandwich and grab a coffee. It's a pretty little spot opposite the mangrove swamps on the river, next door to Silverwater gaol. The touristic bits are only open on weekends. On the way back I hallucinated a memory of a BP in Marrickville. I ended up refuelling at Kingsford for megabucks. I'm nowhere close to joining the Iron Butt Association. Servicing the CB400. Mon, Sep 24, 2018./travels/Motorcycle \| Link I'd been trying to get the still-nameless CB400 serviced for about a month, mostly due to a very loose chain and registration. The difficulty was that Phil was moving Beaconsfield Motorcycle Supermarket from Botany Road to Burrows Road, down near Canal Road, and the phone was on the blink, the three-phase yet to be installed. Today we managed to get organised: she needed new sprockets, a chain, and a rear tyre (the original, which surprisingly still had some wear to go), and a ~18,500km service. All up a touch over $1k, which was a bit of a shock but that's apparently what the parts cost. Phil's dog has come with, and barks a lot less; he gets to roam along the canal when bored. I forgot to pick up the logbook, and so went back two days later. New HJC helmet from The Helmet Warehouse. Sat, Jun 16, 2018./travels/Motorcycle \| Link It was perhaps time to get a new motorcycle helmet anyway, but due to some thoughtlessness it became imperative about two weeks ago; work and rain delayed the trip out to Yagoona until today. The lady in the shop did a fantastic job of pitching the options, and my only regret with the HJC IS-17 ($297.42) I bought is that it has a quick-release chin strap — which means I cannot easily use the existing helmet lock on the CB400, something I only realised later on. I also got some Dririder waterproof winter-ish gloves ($67.96) that do the warmth thing but upon reflection perhaps not the safety thing. Stranded in Kingsford with a dead battery. Tue, Feb 06, 2018./travels/Motorcycle \| Link After work on Monday I headed to Pinocchio Sushi for dinner, afterwhich the CB400 completely died on me: the headlight came on for perhaps half a second and then there was nothing at all. The controller for the newly-fitted heated handgrips flashed at me as if to say they didn't have enough power, so I guess I should be thankful that Close Motorcycles hooked them up directly to the battery and not via the ignition as I requested. Not thinking too clearly, I checked the fuses and ripped the battery out. Everything looked OK so I walked the bike down to the laneway next to the old Kingsford bowling club and hoofed it up the hill to Randwick. I think I read 12.7V — a little low but not dire — but because I didn't know how old it was I thought it'd be worth replacing in any case. Phil from Beaconsfield Motorcycle Supermarket priced a replacement at $160, ouch, so I got the 370 bus first thing Tuesday morning. He advised me that in addition to the fuses under the seat at the rear there is a main fuse which might have blown. He also suggested that the charging circuitry might be defective. All of that sounded plausible to me, though consulting with Dave about his recent alternator failure in Bonnie made me think that without one of those the bike wouldn't run for long. Back in Kingsford I found the main fuse behind a side panel, and both it and the spare were intact. I swore frequently as I installed the new battery; hooking up the negative first is a beginner's mistake (I think) as I drew a fat spark just as I was finishing up with the positive. She fired up first go and there was no sign of short circuits or any other thing that may excuse the old battery. Fingers crossed I rode up to work and made it home after. I was pretty happy with the little toolkit that Honda provides. I was less happy with how little room they leave for getting the battery into its cavity past the wires. Glebe to Tattersalls Campground and back. Thu, Jul 20, 2017./travels/Motorcycle \| Link The excellent Find a camp suggested a few spots just south of Forster that might be reachable by motorcycle from Sydney in a few hours of not-too-fast riding. I set out from Glebe in the late (warm and very fine) morning, and promptly got lost around Artamon, trying to get onto the Pacific Highway. No problem, but that road is shockingly slow even at such non-peak times. I mucked around to get to the BP at Hornsby; sure enough there's another one on the western side of the road at Asquith. After that it was a pleasant ride up near Brooklyn, across the old bridge, to the Anaconda near Gosford (some occy straps to reinforce the bicycle inner tubes holding my pack to the rack), and lunch at Lisarow. The busker there was playing 1980s Australian classics to retirees; the pie, sausage roll and flat white were serviceable but not likely to attract Roberts Bakery partisans. The most challenging of the muddy spots, on the way in. Given the short days, I decided to head fairly directly to Tattersalls campground, on the Karuah River, via the BP in the town of Karuah soas to allay any fears of running out of fuel on the way back out. Hobarts Forest Road is a dirt track, easily passable, but Tattersalls Road is nowhere as well drained; with a lot of care I got past three large muddy sections — one entirely covering the road, necessitating some minor off-road bush bashing. The city slicks don't provide much traction in these settings. Both the nameless CB400 and I were both well splattered by the time I got to the end of it. The website did warn me the track was unlikely to be passable with a 2WD but I didn't expect it to be so bad. I had the campground to myself. There's a heavily-eroded boat launch (another further along looks more usable), a toilet (that I didn't further investigate), some picnic furniture, fireplaces everywhere. Most sites are bare clay, some boggy; clearly the place is more for car camping than what I had in mind. I ate my dinner down at the river, but decided to set up the tent on higher ground. I hit the Thermarest soon after sundown, avoiding the swarms of silent but seemingly non-deadly mosquitoes, and spent the evening snoozing, listening to Roy Harper and chewing a bit more of Michael Knight's Eveningland. Morning after. Next morning I had a very light breakfast while a family of pelicans lazily swam past, packed up and aimed to grab a proper breakfast in Raymond Terrace. I made it past the first two boggy bits on Tattersalls Road but not the last, largely due to cockiness and misreading the path I'd took on the way in. Stuck in the middle of the road! After wrestling the bike for a while I gave up and called the police, who were of limited use; the initial message out of Raymond Terrace was that they'd take a while to come and help me, so I should try a towing company, but soon enough this became an insistence that I figure it out myself. The first towing company couldn't make it that day at all, and the other wanted $400 for coming from Newcastle. I was ultimately saved by a thong-wearing Kiwi and his English mate who insisted on hoisting the bike out of the mud for me, seeing as I was blocking their route to a day's fishing with the Kiwi's Dad. After that, totally covered in mud, I hightailed it to Raymond Terrace for some tucker. The cafe people turned their noses up at my appearance, though the local librarian was a lot less snooty. I took the motorway in moderate traffic back to the BP at Pymble, and hence to Glebe, mostly at 100kph as the wind drag got too much past that for sustainable comfort. Glebe to Cottage Point, Mona Vale, and back to Glebe. Mon, Jun 12, 2017./travels/Motorcycle \| Link Despite the BOM's earlier predictions that it would rain for the rest of time, we had a beaut sunny public holiday. Vaguely speculating that there must be somewhere to walk around Cottage Point, I set off around midday by the most direct route. Well, there isn't: the place is essentially a private corner deep in the national park, and historically only accessible by boat. They charge for everything, including drinking water and garbage disposal. There is almost no public land apart from the road, the wharf, and the narrow walkway between the two. I bought a Devonshire Tea (with a flat white) for $13.50 from the kiosk, where I wasn't allowed to eat the two-day-old pizza in my mitt. I rode up directly via the Harbour Bridge and Terrey Hills, famous for its weather radar. Coming back I thought I'd try to find Akuna Bay, but choked on another 11km of winding narrow roads festering with Audis. Instead I headed over to Church Point and the fancy marinas of Bayview along Pittwater Road. Mona Vale Road almost saw me wiped out by a woman in an SUV who carelessly didn't check when changing lanes; fortunately for me the traffic was thin and she did indicate; I slowed down and honked, which caused her to slow down well after she'd moved into my lane, which is precisely not helpful in this situation. After a bit she figured out she needed to get back into her original lane, and we both survived. I found it weird as she overtook me not more than a kilometre beforehand, and there seemed to be little reason for her to switch lanes. About 100km all round. The new front tyre is going well. New bike, new Ventura rack. Wed, Feb 01, 2017./travels/Motorcycle \| Link I had one of these on Betts. This time around I got a pack-rack (and not the sport-rack) as I saw it working very well with a milk crate on a Vespa. I ordered it last Friday, and picked it up from Close Motorcycles in Redfern yesterday. Installation was easy (it essentially replaces the grab bar) once one has the requisite Allen/hex keys, which I procured from Bunnings this morning. For reasons unknown the Kiwis decided to supply four bolts, two of size 6 and the other pair size 8, all for the uniform purpose of attaching the lugs to the bike. You don't get a lot for your $350; the fittings for this CB400 are dinky. I think I would have preferred the rack to go straight up from the mount points, and may yet spin it around to face forward. As it stands a bag attached to the frame ends up sitting on the plastic beyond the pillion seat. Next up, I need to fit the milk crate and see if I can wire up a USB outlet. The challenge is figuring out which circuit to use. When you can't get a Honda CB400A new ... Thu, Jan 26, 2017./travels/Motorcycle \| Link A 2012 CB400<something> in Glebe. ... you get a 2012 model with reasonable kilometres (about 8800km) for reasonable money ($7,000), and find yourself once again the third owner of a bike in good nick. The second owner lives in West Ryde for now, soon to move to London, and was keen to offload it. The first bought it in Sydney and took it to Newcastle. Dave gave me a lift there, and the ride back to Glebe was uneventful. There's not much traffic on this Australia Day, and what there was was placid. The market for these is thinning out now that Honda has decided that Australia is unworthy of Japanese-built small motorcycles. I called quite a few dealers trying to scare one up, and it seems I'm 6-12 months too late — the last model sold new is from 2015. It was always a bit of a strange arrangement as apparently the (modern) CB400 is not available anywhere but Japan and Australia, though the web suggests there are new ones to be had in Singapore presently. Perhaps Honda wanted to compete with Ducati and others at higher end of the LAMS market, and ended up flooding it between 2008 and 2015. The model numbers for these things are weird. The compliance plate says it's a CB400. It has ABS, which I would have thought made it a CB400A. The rego says it's a CB400C, about which the internet knows little. The appeal was four cylinders, so she'll go on the highway. It's a tad low but otherwise what I had in mind. Sun, Mar 02, 2014./travels/Motorcycle \| Link I sold Betts today to a lady learner from Earlwood. She was accompanied by her vintage-Harley-restoring bloke, who makes his money building electrical substations when he can, and as a general electrician when he can't. "Runs as advertised," he said, after taking her for a short ride. "Does it come with the milk crate?" she asked. It's not the time to sell, being the end of summer, and the weather is crap, and the market seems to be flooded with CB250s of all vintages, and I was and am in a hurry, and so I had to take a haircut on what I was hoping for: I got $2500 cash on the spot. Very sad to see her go. Sat, Mar 01, 2014./travels/Motorcycle \| Link Soon lane splitting will be legal in New South Wales. About time — but I think that 30kph is a bit on the fast side. Wombeyan Caves Wed, Jan 29, 2014./travels/Motorcycle \| Link Betts strikes a pose at the famous sandstone tunnel. Most of the way there. I'd been eyeing off this journey into the deep inaccessible south of the Blue Mountains / Sydney's water supply since my ride down to Kangaroo Valley; Dad surprised me when he said he'd never been there. I set off at 11:30am and hightailed it down the Hume in perfect conditions. Perhaps there was less wind, but Betts had no trouble doing upwards of 90kph this time, excepting the hills. Things got decidedly slower when I got to Wombeyan Caves Road, west of Mittagong. I kept her in second gear most of the way along the 40km or so of unsealed dirt, and was fortunate that there was no traffic. (I honked on all corners, and not just the blind ones.) The moon surface was easier to handle than the loose stuff, and Betts showed she's a real city girl, tottering on her heels as she picked her way through the gravel. About halfway along some Herefords lined me up: a bull, a cow and calf, some hangers-on. The whole track was hot and almost entirely exposed. I got to the Caves around 4pm, with some breaks. (A 4WD website led me to believe the whole thing would take more like six hours.) The creek was dry, which is unsurprising to those in the know as the whole area is sandstone, so no cool down / clean up for me. View Randwick to Wombeyan Caves in a larger map Scenes from Kangaroo Shit Park. Camping next to the Wombeyan Creek. I aimlessly cruised around the Wombeyan campsite for a bit until a ranger set me straight: the kiosk was closed for the day, and I could setup wherever I felt like it. It's a huge area with quite a few fireplaces and water taps. Over the picket fence is Kangaroo Shit Park, and yes, the roos are tame, as are the magpies. I pitched the tent up and had dinner, all ready to go to sleep by about 6pm, so I took a stroll over to the caves and other facilities. I think it's a little lame that they close so early in summer. After a pleasant early-evening doze on the thermarest Alison gifted me (far superior to the Kathmandu one I bought years ago), I was all set for a restless night of tossing and turning until the dawn chorus got me moving. The Knapsack? Lennox? Bridge on Mitchells Pass at Blaxland. I figured it wasn't worth hanging around for another couple of hours until the kiosk opened, so I hit the road going west around 7.15am. "Can't be too far to the Maccas at Blaxland," I thought. Yeah right. After about 90 minutes, including 20km of dirt, I made it to the little general store at Black Springs where a chatty Kiwi lass made me a very welcome coffee. The road from there to Oberon and on to Hartley was pretty cruisy, with Victoria Pass and so forth so very familiar. I did stop at the Blaxland Maccas for another coffee and to check my email. As I'd been meaning to find the Lennox Bridge for ages, I pushed on further down the road running next to the Maccas, which becomes Mitchell's Pass at some point. It dumped me in Penrith on the old Great Western Highway. After that I took a break in Parramatta, figured out how to get onto Victoria Road, and ran into some hideous traffic in the south and east of the CBD due to the eastern distributor being closed. Apparently a tip-truck's tray came unstuck in one of feeder tunnels. Tallowa Dam, Kangaroo Valley Wed, Dec 18, 2013./travels/Motorcycle \| Link Camping in the Tallowa Dam picnic area. The idea was to ride down to Kangaroo Valley via the Old Hume, and back along the Princes Highway / Grand Pacific Drive. I had lunch with JAS and Andrew T out front of the OMB at UNSW and got moving around 2.30pm. It turned out to be pretty dumb to take the Hume from its wellspring at Ashfield, as it is tremendously slow; I should instead have gone via Henry Lawson Drive or Canterbury Road and so forth. Oh well. I headed down Campbelltown Road for old times' sake, and then across to Narellan and the Camden bypass. From there it was pretty cruisy down to Picton, where I got a snack at the local Vietnamese bakery. The Old Hume fuses with the motorway for perhaps 10km, and I got Betts up to 100kph for some of that. The roads down to Kangaroo Valley from Moss Vale are quite windy as they hug the hills constituting the Great Divide. There's not much to the town itself, and from there to Tallowa Dam is easy, but riding into the sunset spoilt it somewhat. I got there around 7pm and while rumour had it that there is a campground nearby, I didn't find it, so I ended up camping in the picnic area, which seemed semi-legit as the signs were quite specific about what was not allowed. (I wasn't keen on the large campsite at Bendeela due to reports of noisy party animals.) Dinner was a klutzfest of instant Hokkien Noodles and a banana, chased by some Twinings Green Tea (which is far more palatable than their other one mixed with ginger and lemongrass). While pitching the tent I got bossed around by a willie wagtail while some small Eastern Greys looked on from the safety of the dam side of the fence. One had a tiny joey that ducked back into the pouch when it got too much. Around 11pm a large wombat was noisily rooting around nearby. The dam itself is not large, and to my chagrin the much feted fish lift was not in operation; I guess it's not the spawning season. The water seemed not too cold but I didn't take my swimming gear. View Kangaroo Valley / Tallowa Dam in a larger map Next morning I hurriedly packed up, had a banana for breakfast and headed to the Maccas in South Nowra for a second breakfast. (Actually given the energy content of their hotcakes it was more a case of the one meal for the day.) They still have free wifi, though I don't see them advertising it so much. Upon refuelling Betts, I found she only needed about eight litres to do 266km, and is clearly happier with these longer rides than the short city hops she usually has to put up with. She's a bit too small for comfort though; every time I stopped my sore bum and lower back complained more than I typically do. The ride back was pretty windy. There is a massive duplication of the Pacific Highway at Gerringong that goes on for more than ten kilometres, I guess. I stuck to the highway until I got to Kiama, and then headed for the coast, and up through the Royal National Park, stopping for a ginger beer at the Scarborough Hotel, again for old times' sake. The traffic was a lot more placid than on the Pacific Highway or Hume. I got home around 2pm on Thursday. Netrider Learners' Session Sat, Dec 07, 2013./travels/Motorcycle \| Link Met up with Pete Kirievsky at what he called the "Price Waterhouse Coopers bike parking" spot on Sussex Street in the CBD, and rode out to Homebush along Victoria Road. As he predicted, it has fewer lights and maybe less traffic than Parramatta Road. I met a mate of his from Azerbaijan, and a microbiologist from UNSW, but didn't want to embarass myself by attempting the course. I intended to ride up to Windsor with them, but bailed as Yoda wasn't there and there were a huge number of learners (~ 26). I headed back to Bondi Junction with Pete Kirievsky and his mate, again along Victoria Road and through the CBD. Nice day for riding. Marramarra Creek Camping Ground Tue, Dec 03, 2013./travels/Motorcycle \| Link The last two things I wanted to do with Betts was to take her across the Harbour Bridge and go camping, which had me looking for a campsite somewhere north, but not too far north; initially I thought the Basin on Pittwater would be a goer, but they charge something like $30 a night just for the site. The Marramarra Creek Camping Ground is probably the closest (legit) free spot to where I live. Its main drawback is that it is a 3.5km walk from the end of a dirt road. I went with not much gear: sleeping mat, bag, tent, sandwich, three pieces of fruit, half a block of chocolate and only 1.8L of water. In particular, I took no cooking gear. The idea was to strap the old underused Kathmandu hiking pack flat on the pillion seat, but as that protruded too far, I attached it vertically to the milk crate. This worked out fine — the extra 10-15kg made no difference to how she handled. I set off around 4pm, which by good fortune turned out to be ideal. Here's the route I took, there and back: View Randwick to Marramarra National Park in a larger map The traffic on the bridge was more considerate than I expected, apart from one or two pushy types. I also wanted to cross the Long Gully Bridge at Northbridge, so I tried (and succeeded!) to get on to Miller Street. From there to Hornsby was pretty straightforward. Galston Gorge (thanks Pete R. for the introduction to it) was fun, apart from the impatient cars, presumably locals. I bought a double-espresso Dare at the IGA in Galston, which seemed to be the only place selling these flavoured milks. Near as I can tell Fiddletown does not exist. Fortunately most roads off Cobah are signposted dead-ends, and Bloodwood follows on directly. The dirt-road turnoff to the national park is clearly signposted, and the remainder implied by signs pointing to other places. The Open Street Map data that backs City Maps 2GO lacks loads of details, but so does Google Maps; it can't have been too hard, though, as I got by with just my poor sense of direction. I left Betts at the locked horse-proof gate (also effective against motorcycles). The walk seemed interminable; the first 2km or so is not too bad, mostly flat or easy downhill along an access road for the high-tension power towers, until the final descent to the creek, which is quite steep. From the bottom to the campsite is perhaps a very easy kilometre on the flood plain. The area is quite pretty, nestled next to the creek. I failed to get a fire going: my geriatric lighter gave up its flint before it ran out of gas, so it wasn't for a lack of persisting with poor technique. I slept OK, using the pack as a semi-decent pillow. The morning chorus was quite loud, and the walk out about as bad as I feared; I was damn happy to see Betts again, even though my legs cramped up a bit on the ride back to Maccas Dural for breakfast. Some black cockatoos put in an appearance at some point, and a wallaby attempted suicide in the early evening, apparently not realising that Betts is not a lethal instrument. I headed back to Randwick via Macquarie Park and Victoria Road, just to tick off a few more bridges. The traffic there was thick but placid. I'd hate to be doing that every day. Next, if I can screw up the time, nerve and crotch muscles, is Kangaroo Valley. I promised Betts a service after getting my provisionals, and so today was the day to head back to Beaconsfield Motorcycle Supermarket and do business with Phil. I think he (or her previous owner) told me that I'd need a new rear tyre, and after 4,000kms certainly an oil change. Phil didn't have the former in stock so I had to wait until Tuesday to pick her up, which was too windy (and I too disorganised), meaning I didn't get her back until Wednesday. Apart from a few days without a motorcycle, the exercise cost me $419: two hours of labour, about $200 for the tyre, and the rest on oil and spark plugs. "Go easy on the corners, slippery when new", he tells me. She certainly feels better at low revs after a tune-up. I spent the rest of the day at Sydney Uni in Fisher, and later met Dave in Glebe for a coffee. I probably should go back to Motorcycle Accessories Supermarket and see what they have to say about my disintegrating safety gear. Wed, Sep 25, 2013./travels/Motorcycle \| Link It took a bit of blood under the bridge for me to face up to the MOST again. Today I prepared by going to Dave's croissant shop in Banksmeadow (pricey but tasty) and eating a couple of bananas, one just before attempting the test at Botany. Yet again I had Laurie (from Ride It Right), who while entirely capable makes me think it's a one-woman operation. (I've gotten good advice from a variety of people, and would have preferred someone else purely for that reason.) I was five of six, the first of the MOST-only people. Being far less nervous, and much more aware of my speed, I lost only three points: two for going too far on the short stop, and one for failing to do the head check immediately before doing so. I was off like a shot to get my red P plates, which have the same conditions as the learner's, but now I just wait a year to get the open licence. Laurie was super happy that everyone passed; most impressively, a Thai bloke did it perfectly on his mate's Harley straight after me. (He needed to convert his licence to an Australian one now that he has PR. I later found out that he works at Chao Praya.) There was a nice old Suzuki Betts-equivalent whose rider works at a bar near the Hollywood. An Indian bloke had a scooter, and is looking for IT work. Sat, Sep 21, 2013./travels/Motorcycle \| Link The u-turn takes some doing. Rode out to Homebush once again in some fairly heavy traffic. A beautiful day for doing so. The idea was to get enough practice to pass the MOST (and hence get my Ps) next Wednesday. To that end I did about ten circuits and only fluffed the swerve, and maybe the short-stop, and that was due to trying too hard. Everything else was fine. (Thanks to tunafi2h for the photo.) When not practicing, I got talking to a Hungarian bloke who's living at Annandale, and doing IT. He'd been to see Félix Lajkó a few times in concert, to my chagrin. Previously he'd been working in Cork, Ireland, where the weather is dire and the pubs violent. He rode a Honda CBF 125, with the same intention I had with Betts, but without the risk of buying something second-hand. I also chatted to Sean from Campbelltown. Afterwards I tried to buy a hat or something from DFO (Direct Factory Outlet), which is something of a ritzy downmarket Westfield. As Dave observes, it is there that they flog what cannot flog itself in the normal shops. No joy at all. Free motorcycle parking at Sydney Airport. Fri, Aug 02, 2013./travels/Motorcycle \| Link I can confirm that there are indeed loads of motorcycles parked illicitly at Sydney Airport. Betty survived a couple of nights there unscathed. Certainly beat waiting around for the 400 at 11pm on a cold Sunday night. Sat, Jul 06, 2013./travels/Motorcycle \| Link Going for my Ps tomorrow, so one last chance to practice. I overdid the swerve once, and tried to weave too tightly through the cones also once, and jammed the brakes on too quickly on the stop. My u-turn now seems dependably adequate. Everyone was reassuring and positive; it's funny-strange being amongst such a supportive crowd. I talked at length with a Russian bloke (Atom?) working at Fairfax Digital. ... and on Sunday I bombed the test by locking the brakes up on the pass-or-fail quick stop, after doing 3-4 adequate ones in practice immediately before. The sun was in my eyes, I probably hadn't had enough lunch and certainly not enough sleep, the mostly-talk-and-little-show classes earlier in the day dulled my concentration. Bleh. I don't think there's much to learn between now and redoing it, beyond being in better physical shape when I turn up, and being more mindful at that point. $175 for the day, and it will be $50 for the resit when I get around to it. Sat, May 18, 2013./travels/Motorcycle \| Link It's time I got my motorcycle licence. I headed out to Homebush on a day made for this sort of thing. I was surprised to meet Pete Kirievsky there, riding a CB400 (2009), with a full licence. He and the other organisers gave me loads of useful advice, as always. Overall things look OK-ish, though I need yet more practice on the u-turn (head up, constant revs, use the clutch, less rear brake). I need to remember to always do the head checks on both sides. There wasn't too much much traffic going out, but it was completely horrendous coming back, with football at the Olympic Park (and presumably Moore Park too, I guess). I was stonkered by the vast number of cars trying to park at the factory outlets at Homebush. I tried booking a test on Sunday and found that the RTA website is down.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line333
__label__wiki	0.803961	0.803961	Home » Nanaimo Golf Club wins Jack McLaughlin Memorial Pro-Junior Championship Nanaimo Golf Club wins Jack McLaughlin Memorial Pro-Junior Championship From left, the Nanaimo Golf Club team of Eli Greene, Kirit Lalh, Sasha Farenholtz and Professional Chris Martens won the Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of BC Pro-Junior Championship presented by COBRA PUMA Golf on Monday at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club. VANCOUVER, BC (PGA of British Columbia) – The team from Nanaimo Golf Club led by Professional Chris Martens captured the Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of BC Pro-Junior Championship presented by COBRA PUMA Golf on Monday, outlasting 31 other teams in two-net best-ball play at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club. Martens and the three junior members of his team -- 16-year-olds Eli Greene and Sasha Farenholtz, and 15-year-old Kirit Lalh -– combined for a 22-under-par total of 124 to claim the victory, which marked the first-ever title for Nanaimo Golf Club in the event’s 27-year history. “It’s fantastic for us,” said Martens. “We’ve been trying to grow our junior program the last few years. We were at the Pro-Junior a couple of years ago at Olympic View and didn’t do as well, obviously, as we did today. But I think this will be a big step forward in growing our program and pushing junior golf on Vancouver Island.” The Pro-Junior Championship is a unique event in which PGA of BC members team up with three juniors from their facility to compete against other squads from across the province. The net scoring format allows players of all ages and skill levels to contribute to their team’s success, making it an event that’s welcoming to all juniors, whether they’re experienced competitors or first-time tournament players. The Meadow Gardens Golf Club team of Professional Michael Caan and juniors Emily Li, J.P. Kahlert and Jayden August were the runners-up at 20-under. One of the three host teams in the tournament –- Shaughnessy’s Tim Wilson and juniors Victoria Liu, Elaine Liu and Forrest Van Alstine –- placed third with a 17-under total. Click here to view full tournament results. Martens said Lalh was the star of the team for Nanaimo Golf Club on Monday, as the team’s youngest member recorded four net eagles on the day. “Getting it in close and draining those five or six clutch putts that you need,” Lalh said of what was key for him in helping the team to victory. “Driving the ball was a dream today.” Jack McLaughlin was the longtime Head Professional at Shaughnessy, and the Pro-Junior Championship was named in his honour in 1992 following his untimely passing the year prior. It had been 25 years since this tournament was last held at the prestigious Vancouver club and Nanaimo team members said it was a memorable experience for them to play a course that has hosted the Canadian Open on four occasions. “Shaughnessy is a really special place,” said Farenholtz. “It’s really well maintained; it’s beautiful.” The winning team’s juniors each took home a COBRA King F8+ driver as the tournament’s top prize. Greene said he’s excited to have it in his bag. "It can't hurt," said Greene. "It'll be great." Every participating junior earned a piece of a prize table valued at more than $10,000 and a backpack filled with gifts courtesy of PUMA Golf. Professionals split a $4,000 cash purse divided up for each individual birdie and eagle made during their rounds. About COBRA PUMA Golf COBRA PUMA GOLF is a corporate division of PUMA and combines two strong brands that provide a full range of offerings to the golf industry. COBRA PUMA GOLF is an inclusive company for golfers of all abilities, attitudes and styles who enjoy the game. The portfolio includes COBRA Golf’s high performance drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons, as well as PUMA Golf’s SportLifestyle and SportLux footwear, apparel and accessories to help golfers Look Better. Feel Better. Play Better. Fusing performance and style, COBRA PUMA GOLF brings a focus on innovation, technology, compelling design and superior performance with an edge to the global golf marketplace. COBRA PUMA GOLF is a part of PUMA SE, one of the world’s leading lifestyle companies that designs and develops footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit cobragolf.ca and cobragolf.ca/pumagolf. About the PGA of BC The Professional Golfers' Association of British Columbia is an association comprised of nearly 700 golf professionals who work at and operate golf courses, driving ranges and other facilities across the province. Its mandate is to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The Zone office is located in Richmond, BC. For media inquiries or more information, please contact:	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line335
__label__cc	0.738502	0.261498	campus highlights November 6, 2015 November 11, 2015 Pioneer Editor Dream Act Oklahoma offering help Nov. 9 Those seeking legal help about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (DACA) can register for a seminar on document organizing from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, on the third floor of the Main Building in room 3L6. Space will be limited, so participants are encouraged to register beforehand. To register, contact 929-335-3265 or email carlos@dreamact.org. Native American Studies Presentation Nov. 9 Jerry Bread, from the Native American Studies College at OU, will speak at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in CU3. Bread will discuss the importance of a college degree and Native American culture, while promoting the Native American studies degree offered at OU. For more information, contact NASA at nasa@my.occc.edu. GET a job workshop planned Nov. 10 Students can learn valuable skills about landing the right job for them at a Graduation, Employment, and Transfer workshop at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in CU1. For more information, contact the GET office at 405-682-7521. Celebrate Veterans Day with OCCC Nov. 11 Active service members, veterans and civilians are encouraged to participate in this year’s Veterans Day Program from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in CU 1, 2 and 3. Participants will hear from a student and staff veteran speaker about their lives after the military. For more information, contact Travis Ruddle or Kristi Fields by calling the Student Life office at 405-682-7523. Guitar quartet to perform Nov. 12 The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. The quartet consists of four musicians, scholars and authors, John Dearman, Matthew Greif, William Kanengiser and Scott Tennant. For tickets or more information, contact the OCCC Box Office at 405-682-7579 or visit www.tickets.occc.edu. GET2Know University of Oklahoma Nov. 12 Students can meet with Sooner faculty members and advisers, learn about degrees and scholarships, and discuss admission and financial aid from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in CU3. For more information, contact the GET Office at 405-682-7519 or by email at transfer@occc.edu. Tuition Waiver applications due Friday, Nov. 20. Tuition Waiver applications for spring 2016 are available until 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the Financial Aid Office. Students need to attach an Academic Transcript and be enrolled for at least six hours in the spring semester before submitting their application to the Financial Aid Office. For more information, call Student Financial Support Services at 405-682-7525. All Highlights are due Monday by noon for inclusion in the next issue. Email your event to editor@occc.edu or drop by the Pioneer office located in AH 1F2. Native American Studies professor to discuss history	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line336
__label__wiki	0.80963	0.80963	PURDUE WOMENS BASKETBALL RECRUITING: OGFP Girl's Prep Report: Chelsea Jones © Old Gold Free Press Columnists Chelsea Jones and the Fort Smith Southside Lady Rebels are off to a 5-3 start. Here's a game-by-game summary of the season heading into the Christmas break. Fort Smith Southside vs. Ozark The season opener for Southside showed the value of having a 6'4 post player. Opponent Ozark gave Southside the post and instead attempted to bury Southside from the outside. Ozark head coach Eric Nagel even gave the green light to the Ozark posts to shoot outside. A poor percentage doomed the game plan as Southside cruised to a 74-51 win. Chelsea Jones had 20 points in the first half, added two more points in the second before sitting most of the second half. She finished with 22 points and seven rebounds in just under 20 minutes of playing time. Fort Smith Southside vs. St. Mary's Southside (2-0) played catch-up during the first quarter, but then pulled away for an eventual 65-42 victory over St. Mary's. Southside used defensive pressure to turn the game, forcing 26 turnovers and holding St. Mary's to just five field goals in the final three quarters of play. Jones finished with 16 points and seven rebounds. Fort Smith Southside at Alma Chelsea Jones scored 14 points and grabbed five rebounds as Southside beat Alma, 50-15. Southside held Alma to one field goal in the first half. The Lady Rebels (3-0) ended the first half with a 29-2 scoring run. Tournament of Champions (University of Arkansas-Fort Smith) Fort Smith Southside went 1-2 in the 2007 Tournament of Champions December 6-8, winning their opener against Blue Valley North (KS) before a second round matchup with eventual tournament champ Hoover (AL) sent them into the consolation bracket. Southside opened with a 77-70 overtime win over undefeated Blue Valley North (KS). Blue Valley North features an experienced, senior-laden squad, and took a 15-point lead into the third-quarter before Southside battled back to send the game into overtime. Southside ran away in overtime, outscoring Blue Valley North 13-6. Chelsea Jones had a game-high 27 points on 10-of-15 (.667) shooting from the field and 7-of-13 (.538) from the line. She also had nine boards (two offensive), three assists, two steals, and a block with no turnovers in the game. Game two featured then 6-1 Hoover (AL), who brought a winning margin of 25 points per game into the TOC. Hoover defeated defending TOC champ Incarnate Word in their first game, and continued to roll with the 67-63 win over Southside in game two. Hoover's University of Arkansas signee Lyndsay Harris, a 5'9 wing, went nuts and set a record for three-pointers in a TOC game with seven. Her 39 points proved to be the difference, in a game where Southside fouled out two Hoover players and had three more on the ropes with four fouls each. Chelsea Jones led Southside with a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds, adding two assists and five blocked on 10-of-13 (.769) shooting from the field and 3-of-4 (.750) from the line. For the second straight game, Jones had no turnovers. Southside met Arkansas 3A state runner-up Shiloh Christian in the consolation bracket Saturday, losing 68-52. Shiloh jumped out to a 14-2 start, and despite a run in the fourth quarter, could not recover. Jones did well against Shiloh's all-state senior post Chelsea Garrison, holding her to 2-of-11 shooting and saddling her with four fouls. Jones shot 12-of-14 from the free throw line and added 5-of-10 from the field for a 22-point performance. Jones added eight boards, two blocked shots and just one turnover. Union Invitational Southside's record went to 5-3 after splitting a pair of games against Bixby and Claremore, after an ice storm initially cancelled a tournament set for earlier in the week featuring the two teams. Jones led all scorers with 22 points in the 55-48 win over Bixby. On the bench with foul trouble in the first half, Jones scored 18 of her points in the second half of the game. In the last game on Friday, Southside lost a close one to undefeated Claremore, 53-48. Southside used a third-quarter rally to take the lead, only to lose it again halfway through the fourth quarter. Jones had 19 points for Southside. Through eight games, Jones is averaging 20.1 points per game.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line338
__label__cc	0.698187	0.301813	Hunt For The Dark Phoenix (part 24) [Friday Fiction] by sharricharan \| Feb 5, 2010 \| Uncategorized This week’s Friday Fiction is hosted by, Joanne “JJ” Sher, The Awesome. Click here to read and share more great fiction! Author’s Ramblings: Well, I’m glad to get this piece up early today. (Early for me anyway) as there are more weather reports of snow/sleet and other icky weather which will give me a headache later. I’d prefer to skip the headache, so I’m early this week. I had a ton of fun tweaking this piece, because the next installment will be bringing a bit of a time crunch. Eira has a new fear and we learn exactly how ‘tempered’ the DP is. Enjoy-and happy weekend! RECAP: Eira is finally up and on her feet after the Rock Titan’s Attack that nearly killed her. Her therapy is moving things along a lot faster than she expected, thanks to the Dark Phoenix. She has walked a few short distances and is able to speak on her own, efforts that have taken a great deal of energy. Her healing energies have also been reworked. While resting and waiting for lunch, Eira watches the Dark Phoneix complete a physical version of the game they’d played in her head. Time continued to pass by in the leisurely motions of reality, while Eira eventually shifted around, folded the blanket and sat cross-legged, watching the carving process with one hand propping her head up. Her eyes followed the silvery blade with the smooth, precise cuts and a faint shudder passed through her. The Dark Phoenix gave no notice of her reaction as he continued in his project, the game piece beginning to resemble the others in the pile beside him. A cloth bag was near her feet and she picked it up, toying with the strings before slowly dropping the pits one at a time inside the pouch. A yawn slipped through her careful lips, eyelids halfway closed when he moved. “Up.” He announced, finishing off the final fruit pit and handing over the knife. “If you are falling asleep on me, I do believe it is time for breakfast. Hmmm-” “Really? Finally? I thought we’d almost made it to lunchtime.” Eira stifled the yawn as another one welled up within. “What?” Eira looked from the shiny blade in his hand to her own sticky fingers and dared to question. “It’s mine?” She asked again, even though he’d answered her before. “I gave it to you, I would expect that I could visually identify it.” “It is yours…I am sure of it…and did you not ask me a moment ago if it was yours?” “You did.” “Eira?” “Do I need it?” “That is not a question up for debate.” “Then I do?” The eyebrows went up. “Do you not know how to use it?” “I-I wouldn’t say I don’t know how to not use it-” “Do you know how to use it?” “That’s actually a complicated-” “Yes or no.” “No.” He frowned. “That is not a correct answer, but I will take your maybe as a no.” “Maybe is more yes than no.” “Not in my reference.” “Whenever you take it upon yourself to use such a confusing answer in the future, I would advise you to remember in my personal opinion, maybe means more no than yes, wherefore I shall take your answer in the negative rather than the affirmative.” “We are going to do this the hard way, are we not?” “You do not know what?” “We shall start from the beginning.” He shook his head, a touch of annoyance showing in the deliberate movements as he turned to face her. “Have you ever owned a knife, apprentice?” There was a cautious shrug offered. “Speak, Eira.” The eyebrows calmly knitted themselves together. “When you now have the opportunity and ability to speak, you chose nonverbal communication.” There was a snort. “You do not fail to amaze me. I repeat the question this one time, have you ever owned a knife, there is no complicated answer for this.” “Sort of.” She quickly held up two hands as the eyebrows knitted together in disapproval, as he began to rise. “Please…I can explain.” “And I would hear your explanation because…?” “Because it’s…logical!” “Logical?” He resumed his seat beside the tree. “Amuse me, then. I am most interested in this…logic of yours.” “I sorta kinda had a knife…a while ago, but it like, kind of wasn’t really…like, mine? So um, we got our own. And I had to share it, but it was part mine and I couldn’t really touch it because they said I wasn’t old enough, but I sorta kinda was and because I couldn’t touch it, I didn’t really have much of a-” “Eira.” The warning in his tone was plain. “Please! I’m almost done!” Her hands twisted together. He sighed. “-and I finally got my own when there was this huge argument because I missed one of them and when I did, they gave me one for me and I had it and I kept it in my room, but it was too sharp, so I never touched it, except when I had to.” She let out a breath. “That’s it.” “That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.” He said, dryly. “But-!” “No buts…yes or no answers. You had a knife, yes?” “You lost a knife?” “Sort of…I mean, maybe…er, yes.” “You were given a replacement knife?” “Yes. No…it wasn’t a replacement.” “You were given…another knife?” “and there was an accident?” The twisting hands slowed. “I wouldn’t exactly call it an accident, but-” “Yes or no?” “I don’t know?” “Yes….no.” “Maybe is no.” He reminded her. “You no longer have your own knife, yes?” “Excepting the one I gave you?” “If you’re holding it, then that’s a no, because then you would have it and I wouldn’t and-” “And I think I have received your headache. You would only take now to bring this up. I suppose you were out of sorts when I gifted it to you the first time.” He rubbed his forehead for a moment and when he spoke again, he did not look at her. “Eira…are you afraid of knives?” A nervous laugh leapt out. “I wouldn’t exactly-” The head snapped around to look at her, piercing gray eyes fixing deliberately on hers. “Are you?” She blinked at the accusation and the weight behind it, swallowing as her shoulders hunched forward and her head tilted backwards. “I-” “solemnly swear to tell the entire truth with no falsehoods within this realm and without, under the pain of d-” “I didn’t lie!” “Catch, then.” His wrist curved and snapped. Eira shrank from the flicker of silver as the blade lashed towards her and she twisted away from it with a yelp. “What did you do that for!” “Breathe.” He advised, freezing the blade a mere inch away from her arm and reaching over to pluck it out of the air. “I will rephrase…why are you afraid of knives?” “Knives kill people.” Eira squeezed her eyes shut as if willing everything to go away. “I don’t want one.” “And killing would involve dying, which would return to your fear of death.” He puzzled through the short phrase. “Is that it?” The frown deepened. “You are not going to die, Eira. Especially while you are in my company, I feel obligated to mention that the moment your association became permanent rather than temporary, the chances of you dying decreased exponentially.” “I’m sure you just said something really important, but I got stuck on the dying part. I hardly know you!” “And whose fault is that? I claim my half of responsibility, because I do not see any reason to focus myself, which, may lead to moments like this. However, I do give your leave to ask me whatever you like, within reason.” “Ha. Within reason? That’s cute.” “Within reason means to puzzle the question first before you ask.” “It means every time you are going to say ‘what’ consider whether you truly wish my answer.” “You are also changing the subject…I regress. Eira, you do not have a choice in this knife. I expect you to have it on your person at all times. Should I offer you another in the future, or is the option available based on your skill, then the choice of a second would be entirely up to you.” “I don’t want it!” “That choice is not yours.” He said, quietly. “I do not expect you to like or dislike it, merely to accept it. Here.” “Acceptation is a form of liking!” Eira shot back. “And I don’t want it-!” She scooted backwards, away from the proffered weapon. He held up a hand, silencing her, as a new expression registered on his face. A flicker of pain reflected in his eyes for the briefest of moments and finally, he spoke. “Who or what scared you with a knife?” The question was blunt and point-blank, the eyes accusing, refusing to allow her any leeway on the answer. Disappointment showed clearly on the face just opposite of her. “I can only help you if you want me to.” “I don’t want your help!” “But you want me to train you.” “Yeah, train…like help….not…this!” “And what is this?” “This is torture!” His words were careful, the eyes softening, searching. “And yet this is necessary. I am sorry you feel this way, but you cannot continue on like this. You have a fear of death, not of sharp objects, but of knives. You are partial to your hair and your boots. You have nothing to say of your family, no respect in terms of formality, your own healings almost kill you, and your energies are a wretched mess. You were almost killed by a rock titan and your concerns are more for breakfast, lunch and dinner rather than whether your body can handle a meal after such a traumatic experience-” “I am not finished, there is a great deal I need to say to you, whether you would like to hear it or not. We have quite a journey ahead of us and I think it would be best to clear this up first. What I have mentioned are only the things that have barely begun to come to the surface, not to mention-” “Just stop!” “Of unexplained circumstances that need to be-” “Stop! Go away!” The first of the angry tears spilled over. “Stop talking!” The eyes patiently held her gaze, even as the expression shifted and hardened, betraying the seriousness beneath. “I will not…and I cannot.” The head tilted to the left. “To either of those requests. We need to talk and I cannot keep this-” “Then leave me alone!” In the time it took her to say those words, Eira was on her feet and running blindly. There was no thought to how or where she would run, or how long her body would cooperate with her desperation. She could not cope with this reality. There was too much at stake, too much of her past, tied with her future and too much emotion to handle. The clearing was slightly larger than the others she remembered. The greenery seemed to waver beside her as she aimed for the two thick, rounded bushes that usually kept the entrance. She could not stand to be in the same place with him a moment longer. Which was why she heard his warning too late. The fear in his voice was real and the urgency in his words spurred a sudden rush of adrenaline, as her mind processed only the immediate need to get away. The pain exploded once more as she threw herself into an invisible wall, fingers grasping feebly at the thin green leaves of the two bushes. Full body contact translated into excruciating reality as the energy the protective wall was fashioned from, sucked her in and spit her back out, effectively wreaking havoc with the strands of life-energy interwoven with her powers. Within seconds, she lay on the ground, writhing in agony as his steps on the ground, added to her misery. They carried the sound of impending doom and the realization that she could not run from them. Black energy was still spiraling over her in waves of crackling, snapping bands. She could not move, could not think and did not want to survive this one. It was an all too familiar occurrence happening yet again. Death was no longer becoming a fear, but a welcome reality. The approach of his footsteps were calm, unhurried and very much deliberate, changing in tone and pace from the first moment of her collision to where she lay on the ground. There was no time to determine whether the change was good or not, because he soon stood above her head, his shadow gracing one half of her face, before he knelt beside her and touched the middle finger of his right hand to the center of her forehead. Pain was blissfully suspended and the blur of motion and time, slowed to a crawl, allowing her thought processes to register with painful accuracy. “That was very childish.” He began, the finger keeping a firm, steady pressure on the point between her eyes. “And very foolish of you. I sincerely hope you have learned your lesson of staying put when I am talking to you. Do not ever attempt to force your way through one of my protective barriers again. I did not thread this one for your energies, because you have been asleep in a healing trance for over half of a month—almost three weeks. If you had listened to me this would not have happened. In the future, when I say ‘stop’ I do expect you to freeze in place. I will never use my energy to physically restrain you, because I believe in free will and freedom of choice. However, generally when I say something, I usually have a fairly decent reason for making such a suggestion.” The finger was removed and the pain began to return. “I cannot add to the healings you have previously endured without undoing some of them to make amends for this, you will simply have to deal with it.” Eira closed her eyes. She’d heard most of what he’d said and did not want to remember any of it. But the prickles of pain rippling through her arms and legs were nothing compared to the throbbing ache in her head and stomach. “Am I in trouble?” There was a pause. “In light of this…occurrence, I consider your present condition punishment enough and therefore will not add to your misfortune.” “You’re mad at me?” “I beg your pardon?” “You’re using big words…not simple ones. I-I didn’t mean to run…I wasn’t going t-to run…far.” A wave of dizziness washed over her. Misery was descending in its full capacity and nothing was making much sense any more. “You are mad at me. I didn’t…I can’t…it hurts.” One hand painfully reached up towards her head, only to be stopped by one of his own. “Don’t. The moving makes it worse. You should know this by now.” “It hurts!” “Yes, I would expect it to.” “Can’t you make it stop? Please?” The tears continued their course, accenting her plea. “Why? Please?” “It would interfere with your energies, particularly since our compatibility is not where it should be. My energies are still far too dark to be mixed with yours and as I have just reworked your healing process, you will not be able to use it for at least a few more hours.” “This pain is tolerable, Eira, you will be fine. In fact, You can stay right here. There is no need to move.” He motioned to something she couldn’t see, but felt a moment later when a blanket settled over her sprawled form. He settled beside her again, choosing a nearby tree for the required backrest only a few feet away. “Comfortable?” “You will be fine.” “Owww.” He ignored the exclamation. “I am going to have to finalize a routine.” “What?” She croaked. “A routine.” He sighed. “I will grant your insecurity to a lack of structure, namely a fixed routine. I shall work on that first thing tomorrow.” “I am in trouble.” She said, mournfully. “No.” He drew the troublesome knife from one sleeve, suspending it between two fingers. “If you were, I assure you there would be no doubt as to whether you are. However, the next time I ask you a question, I do expect a truthful answer. If you do not wish to discuss it, simply say so.” He shook his head, slightly. “You worry me, apprentice. I understand there are countless implications and emotional distress tied to the answers of some of these, but I do expect you to understand my own position and reasons for asking them.” “I don’t need a knife.” “You do.” “No, I don’t….please?” “If you’d had it with you just now, this would not be hurting one hundredth as much.” “The knife is tempered, Eira. It allows you to cut free from my energy, which is why it was so distressing to learn you had misplaced it. If it had been upon your person, the composition would have either allowed you to break through the barrier, or forcefully repelled you from it. Either way, it would not have cause such a headache.” “I didn’t misplace it that…jerk that tried to kill me, stole it!” She scowled, the effort of talking was only adding to the mountain of pain steadily multiplying within. “And I did not give you a headache!” “But he could not have taken it from you, if you had not given him the opportunity. It is as much your fault as it is his…and you did give me your headache, where exactly do you think it goes when I take it from you?” She blinked. That had not been an answer she had expected. “Um…how about lunch?” “I’m hungry!” “You are not.” “Am too!” “At this precise moment, it is your energies playing with your head, causing you to think you are hungry, because your natural instinct is a self-healing. To do so, it would require excess energy, of which you have none, so your body—or rather—your mind, is telling you to eat. You cannot eat anything right now and you do not need to.” The petulant expression completely distorted her earlier grimace. “Why? I was hungry before this! You were gonna make lunch!” “Why is because it will convert directly to energy and it will do more damage than good at this moment. No lunch. You are not actually hungry, anyway. Think about it, think really hard about it…you only thought you were hungry when you woke. I was humoring you.” Eira did. “What about dinner?” There was a strangled sound from the corner by the tree. She twisted to see what it was, but only saw the Dark Phoenix with his head buried in his hands. “Uh, hello?” “Something is wrong.” He muttered, the head raised faintly, tired eyes finally conveying the last threads of his patience. “Every time I think I have finally reached a new level of patience, you speak. And then I am reminded of exactly how little self-control I have.” He sighed. “Somewhere…someone is laughing.” “Every what thing?” “Go to sleep.” © Sara Harricharan	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line351
__label__wiki	0.653233	0.653233	HomeReviewsFahrenheit 451 film review Cannes 2018: Michael B Jordan and Michael Shannon take on a classic \| SciFiNow Fahrenheit 451 film review Cannes 2018: Michael B Jordan and Michael Shannon take on a classic \| SciFiNow May 16, 2018 admin Reviews 0 HBO update Ray Bradbury’s classic for the digital age with this star-studded TV movie By Rory O’Connor 19 May 2018 (US), 20 May 2018 (UK) Ramin Bahrani, Amir Naderi Michael B Jordan, Michael Shannon, Sofia Boutella HBO Films, Sky Atlantic If you like this, try… François Truffaut’s Fahrenheit 451 The French New Wave director was the first to tackle the text when he adapted it for the screen in 1966. Might a desire to stock the arsenal for the oncoming streaming wars lie behind HBO’s attempt to adapt Ray Bradbury’s 1953 novel about a not so distant future in which firemen no longer put out fires but use them to burn banned literature? Maybe. It would certainly go some way to explaining why director Ramin Bahrani (a more than capable filmmaker) has chosen to take that perfectly simple allegory about the value of inherited knowledge and bring it kicking and screaming into our digital age. The result is a cluttered and remarkably misjudged film that shoots for–and will no doubt miss–the YA audience. Taking place in a near future where, following a 2nd civil war, the powers that be (a mix of old government and tech mega-corps) decreed to do away with the chaos of warring online voices in order to maintain a status quo, Fahrenheit stars Michael B Jordan as Guy Montag, a prominent “fireman” who, alongside his chief (Michael Shannon), naively goes about his job of tracking down and scorching hard-drives full of illegal files called “graffiti” (it seems the authorities in this world have yet to consider the cloud). That is until he meets an illegal citizen named Clarisse (Sofia Boutella) who reads him Dostoyevsky and opens his eyes. One thing leads to the other. There are enough interesting ideas here to suggest that a complete revamp of Bradbury’s text might have actually worked. A new social network (part Google home, part big brother) called “The 9” has replaced the Internet. Old media has been banned but algorithms now produce new entertainments. News is broadcast like reality TV on the side of skyscrapers and so on. The problem here is that, by sticking to the text, 451 never really acknowledges the simple fact that the firemen’s war against words might already have been won. At one point Jordan holds up two books for a group of children and asks, “have you ever seen a real one of these before?” 451’s greatest flaw might be that it fails to see the irony in that. Fahrenheit 451 airs on 20 May at 10:10pm on Sky Atlantic. Tags: Fahrenheit 451 Stan Lee Suing POW! Entertainment For Stealing His Name And Likeness Epix Orders A Batman Prequel Series ‘Pennyworth’ Featuring His Trusty Butler New Comic Books This Week – July 25th ALIEN BOUNTY HUNTER TP ARCHIE AND ME COMICS DIGEST #9 [...] Did The Title For ‘Avengers 4’ Get Leaked By Its Cinematographer? Ever since ‘Avengers 4’ changed its named from ‘Infinity War: [...] Toy News Tuesday: Are You My Mother? RanWe are proud to once again welcome you all for [...] Next Year, Marvel Is Bringing Back The Skrulls For Another Invasion In 2019, the shapeshifting race is coming to Earth for [...]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line352
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__label__wiki	0.762923	0.762923	5 Easy Facts About The Outer Limits show Described June 19, 2019, 8:52 pm / ricardomzkud.blogolize.com During the Season Two premiere, Midge requires the stage to get a international viewers, whilst Abe and Rose find by themselves in a new world. Susie ordeals the repercussions of getting a foul reputation inside the company, as Joel regroups immediately after quitting his task. Creating Jewish figures whose Jewishness could be performed for laughs and give weight to gallows humor doesn’t signify Considerably In the event the a lot less humorous bits of getting a Jew from the late 50s go unrecognized. A dramedy centering all around the relationship in between a thirtysomething single mother and her teenager daughter residing in Stars Hollow, Connecticut. That’s why even Benjamin’s portrayer, Zachary Levi, doesn’t sound like he’s anticipating to return. “If there is certainly an opportunity to return and wrap that storyline up, I'd personally love to,” the actor explained to The Hollywood Reporter ..we need to check with ourselves whether or not we actually need a high-profile Jewish story that will’t grapple with course.” Set within a dystopian potential, a woman is forced to Are living as a concubine underneath a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship. The season finishes with them reconnecting and kissing, so Joel and Midge have hopes of getting back in the approaching seasons, if not in season three. They will find their way back again to each other considering that they may have youngsters. Having said that, in season three, we will see a lot less of Midge's two kids, as they will be with their grandparents though she tours. became the phenomenon its creator hoped more info It might be. The period of time comedy-drama was quickly taken to and it turned One of the more discussed shows in tv circles soon after its release in 2017. and carries on to skip the mark for me in its glibness, as figures order servants all around and swan close to opulent properties with no batting an eyelash. However, Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam "Midge" Maisel, a Jewish housewife who discovers her aptitude for stand-up comedy. After her spouse leaves her, she finds a job as being a make-up counter girl at B. Altman and begins doing stand-up comedy in check here golf equipment throughout New York. She shrieks with pleasure, and rushes to share the news with Susie. It isn’t till her father, Abe (Tony Shalhoub), ultimately tells her he’s provided Benjamin his blessing to propose that Midge seems to figure a little something out. (Probably even before the viewers does—it wasn’t totally unlikely to me that Benjamin, Unusual in his way and unfussed by Midge’s comedy, could be fine together with her zipping off for quite a while.) She's obtained a fresh volume of self confidence, about stand-up specifically, heading into Season 2. She's emotion excellent, she's over a roll, I think she looks like she's arrived at her voice and she or he's fired up to improve it from there. This is often in opposition to a backdrop of Manhattan, where black Americans by yourself built up Just about a quarter of the 1960 inhabitants. A Solid of dazzling website characters with good composing rounds out this terrific show. The opposite fellas could learn a factor or 3 with the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Comments on “5 Easy Facts About The Outer Limits show Described”	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line356
__label__cc	0.535324	0.464676	Watchmen or Warfighters? A Conservative Proposal for Limiting Military-Grade Weapons Sent to States Right on Crime \| August 31, 2016 In this new report for the Center for Effective Justice, Derek Cohen, Greg Glod, and Michael Haugen examine the Department of Defense's 1033 program, which provides surplus military equipment—including weaponry—to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Over $124 million worth of such gear has been distributed to various law enf... School Discipline in Texas: Past, Present, and Future In this new white paper for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, our analyst Dianna Muldrow examines school discipline practices in Texas, arguing that despite recent improvements—such as decriminalizing truancy—the state should continue to improve the process by examining mandatory discipline, and considering alternative methods such as restora... Accuracy in Criminal Records Right on Crime \| July 22, 2016 In this new report for the Center for Effective Justice, policy analyst Dianna Muldrow discusses the need for accuracy in criminal records, as a lack thereof can have adverse effects for ex-offenders when finding employment, obtaining housing, serving in the military, or owning a gun. Muldrow also recommends reforms to update records continuousl... Derek M. Cohen Texas’ Mandatory Sentencing Enhancements Derek M. Cohen \| June 14, 2016 A policy product of the general “get tough on crime” era, sentencing enhancements enjoyed a great deal of bipartisan political support during the early 1980s through the late 1990s. Sentencing enhancements are statutory provisions that raise the minimum threshold of criminal sentence based on a certain characteristic of the offense or offender.... Asset Forfeiture by Texas Law Enforcement Derek M. Cohen \| April 7, 2016 While the abstract debate on civil asset forfeiture remains hotly contested in Texas, two elements often omitted from the discussion is “how much,” and “where” the practice takes place. Unfortunately, delineating civil forfeiture from that which occurs pursuant to a criminal conviction is impossible under current reporting law. Still, in... Joe Luppino-Esposito Right on Crime’s Journalists’ Guide to Federal Sentencing Reform Joe Luppino-Esposito \| March 10, 2016 Federal criminal justice reform may be the most important legislation that emerges from Washington, D.C. in 2016. Policymakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed a desire to make meaningful changes to federal sentencing laws. This guide will help you understand the background on sentencing, what is at stake, and what to expect this year and ... Examining the Myths of Federal Sentencing Reform Greg Glod \| March 7, 2016 [pdf-embedder url="http://rightoncrime.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PP-Examining-the-Myths-of-Federal-Sentencing-Reform.pdf"] ... Criminal Justice News Without Due Process of Law, The Conservative Case for Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Derek M. Cohen \| February 17, 2016 [pdf-embedder url="http://rightoncrime.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PP-Without-Due-Process-of-Law-The-Conservative-Case-for-Civil-Asset-Forfeiture-Reform.pdf"]There is little dispute among the conservative movement that criminals who would threaten the safety of our communities deserve to be divested of the fruits of their illicit enterprise. Dru... Overincarceration Of People With Mental Illness Right on Crime \| June 3, 2015 In a new white paper for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, mental health policy fellow Kate Murphy and policy intern Christi Barr present some of the myriad issues attendant with the overincarceration of people with mental illnesses in Texas, and make recommendations for both local and state governments to encourage alternatives when feasible. ... Perspective: The True Cost of Inadequate Community Reintegration of State Jail Offenders in Texas Right on Crime \| May 29, 2015 In a new policy perspective published at the Texas Public Policy Foundation today, some of the consequences of ineffectively reintegrating offenders back into society upon completion of their sentence are brought to bare. "The True Cost of Inadequate Community Reintegration of State Jail Offenders in Texas," by Kate Murphy, policy fellow in ment... Bringing Balance to Pretrial Proceedings: Solutions for Early Representation of Indigent Defendants Marc Levin \| May 1, 2015 Introduction In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in Texas prison reform. Prison, however, is just one component of the criminal justice system. It is jails, the front door of the justice system, that touch the most people. Nationally, there are 12 million annual jail admissions, about 19 times the number of those entering state a... ROC Blog Success of Justice Reinvestment Becoming Indisputable Derek M. Cohen \| January 27, 2014 A new report released today by the Urban Institute highlights the efforts of states to reduce their prisoner count, crime rates, and impact on their budgets. The Justice Reinvestment Initiative State Assessment Report analyzed 17 state-level reform efforts that have taken place over the last three years in states like Arkansas, Georgia, South Car... CQ Researcher: Sentencing Reform Right on Crime \| January 10, 2014 In a report published by CQ Researcher, Marc Levin is interviewed about ROC and its efforts to rehabilitate offenders so that they may have successful re-entries to society. "...the majority of people in the criminal justice system can, with the right intervention, be put on the right track to being a productive, law-abiding citizen." Click h... The Comeback and Coming-from-Behind States Right on Crime \| December 18, 2013 New report from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and National Juvenile Justice Network: The conclusion of the Comeback States report made a case that additional reductions in youth incarceration were needed beyond those achieved in the 2001-to-2010 period. Reasons given for the need for further reductions included: the ... The “Mens Rea” Component Within the Issue of the Over-Federalization of Crime Right on Crime \| November 11, 2013 John S. Baker Jr., William J. Haun of the Federalist Society discuss the Task Force on Overcriminalization's re-consideration of "the wisdom of enacting so many federal criminal laws." Click here to read the full publication.... Criminalizing America: How Big Government Makes a Criminal of Every American Right on Crime \| November 8, 2013 "An estimated 4,450 federal crimes and 300,000 federal regulations attach criminal sanctions and penalties to everyday activities average Americans and business owners have little way of knowing are crimes. As a result, well-meaning, law-abiding American citizens and business owners spend innumerable hours and dollars fending off criminal prosec... New sentencing study released in Louisiana Derek M. Cohen \| October 29, 2013 Today, the Reason Foundation, in conjunction with the Pelican Institute for Public Policy and the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Effective Justice, has announced the release of “Smart on Sentencing, Smart on Crime: An Argument for Reforming Louisiana’s Determinate Sentencing Laws.” The paper, authored by Lauren Galik and Ju... State criminal justice reforms in action Right on Crime \| October 17, 2013 This new ROC infographic gives the facts about criminal justice in Texas and proves that our reforms are effective. Check out the infographic below and and click here to read more about state-level reforms. [Click here to enlarge infographic] ... Georgia passes juvenile justice reforms The Georgia House recently passed a juvenile justice reform bill which will save an estimated $85 million over five years and "reduce recidivism by focusing on out-of-home facilities on serious offenders and investing in evidence-based programs," according to a Pew report. This bill addresses findings by the Special Council on Criminal Justice Refo... ROC signatory George Kelling’s “broken windows” policy implemented in Detroit The new "broken windows" policing policy in Detroit, developed in partnership with the Manhattan Institute, has demonstrated a double-digit reduction in crime in the first twelve months. "In the 1980s, George Kelling, along with the late James Q. Wilson, developed an innovative order maintenance policy that came be to be known as "broken windows... 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__label__wiki	0.975551	0.975551	Hospital fires 23 workers in case of excessive doses, deaths An Ohio hospital system says it's firing 23 more employees and changing leadership after investigating excessive painkiller doses given to dozens of patients who died FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2019 file photo, the main entrance to Mount Carmel West Hospital is shown in Columbus, Ohio. The Mount Carmel Health System announced Thursday, July 11, 2019 that itâ€™s firing 23 more employees and changing leadership after investigating excessive painkiller doses given to dozens of patients who died. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh Huggins, File) By KANTELE FRANKO COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio hospital system where excessive painkiller doses were given to dozens of patients who died fired 23 nurses, pharmacists and managers Thursday and said it is changing leadership, a sign that professional fallout from the scandal has expanded far beyond the intensive care doctor accused of ordering the drugs. The announcement by the Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System comes five weeks after that doctor, William Husel, pleaded not guilty to murder charges in 25 of the deaths, marking one of the biggest cases of its kind against an American health care professional. The newly fired employees include five physician, nursing and pharmacy management team members, President and CEO Ed Lamb said in a statement. Mount Carmel said the other 18 fired were among the nurses and pharmacists who had been on administrative leave during its internal review. One employee remains on administrative leave, and 11 are being given the chance to return to work if they complete additional training, Lamb said. Mount Carmel didn’t specify whether those employees are nurses and pharmacists who administered or approved the excessive doses. Authorities have said the nurses and pharmacists involved aren’t being prosecuted, though dozens have been reported to their respective professional boards for review and potential disciplinary action. Lamb also said that he is resigning this month and that Mount Carmel’s chief clinical officer is retiring in September, paving the way for new leadership that could “facilitate healing and help restore the trust of the community.” Mount Carmel fired Husel in December and concluded he had ordered potentially fatal doses for 29 patients who died over the past few years, including five who might have received the drugs when there still was a chance of improving their conditions with treatment. The hospital system said six more patients got doses that were excessive but likely not the cause of their deaths. His lawyer in the criminal case has said Husel was providing comfort care to dying patients, not trying to kill them. Husel, 43, was charged with murder only in cases involving 500 to 2000 micrograms of the powerful painkiller fentanyl, amounts far larger than typical doses. Mount Carmel has tightened its drug policies and access and publicly apologized, noting it should have expedited its investigation. It acknowledged that Husel wasn’t removed from patient care until four weeks after a concern about him was raised last fall, and that three patients died during those weeks after getting excessive doses he ordered. The hospital system has resolved some of the related wrongful death lawsuits, reaching nearly $4.5 million in settlements so far. “We are deeply sorry for the additional grief and frustration this has caused and are working to provide reasonable settlements with affected families,” Lamb said in the statement Thursday. Twenty-two lawsuits remain pending. In new filings this week, Husel’s lawyer in the civil cases again argued they should be put on hold because of the criminal case. A court magistrate previously declined to halt the lawsuits but did block the plaintiffs’ lawyers from pursuing a sworn statement from Husel. Lawyer Gregory Foliano argues that isn’t enough to protect Husel’s right to a fair trial, in part because plaintiffs still can seek information from other Mount Carmel employees. The hospital also wants the lawsuits put on hold and has filed objections to the magistrate’s decision. Follow Franko on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/kantele10 . STORY:201907110236Hospital fires 23 workers in case of excessive doses, deaths/National-Business/2019/07/11/Hospital-fires-23-workers-in-case-of-excessive-doses-deaths.html-1story	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line359
__label__cc	0.540571	0.459429	≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ Solo and Storytelling Variety and Cabaret The Kraine Theater UNDER St. Marks Queerly Festival Estrogenius Festival FunnYmmigrants TaleFest Kraine Theater Details UNDER St. Marks Details Midsummer Nights "Oh February and March, the time for love and Spring breaks. It’s also the time for cold weather and post-holiday depression. It’s a toss up to find out if February and March are good months or bad months, so I always remind myself that they are also the months for the FRIGID Festival to invade the Lower East Side. Every year, dozens of one-act plays take over The Kraine Theater and Under St. Marks Theatre to spotlight new talent to the community. -Nelson Diaz-Marcano, Manhattan With A Twist "With names like "Shotz", "Wasabassco Hellfire Club", and "Naked Girls Reading," one imagines a seedy lounge full of smarmy middle-aged men in smoking jackets and/or fraternity brothers. However, this is anything but the case for Horse Trade Theater Group's rotation of monthly and ongoing programming." -Lauren, East Village Arts "If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere - so the song goes - but how can you even begin to "make it" as a playwright in New York when finding a platform for your work is often cost prohibitive, when renting a theater can cost you $4,000 or more per week?" -Heather Violanti, HowlRound Past press "If it?s fun, funky, artsy, absurd and original, chances are it?s probably from the folks at Horse Trade Theater Group" -Scott Stiffler, The Villager "...arguably the epicenter of the independent theater world in New York." -Leonard Jacobs, The Clyde Flitch Report "For those wanting to mount a short run late at night for a small out-of-pocket expense, Horse Trade may be your best bet" "Companies tend to establish a reputation around the Horse Trade theatres" -BackStage "A mecca for teriffic off-off Broadway theater" -Martin Denton, nytheatre.com "The crown jewel of Horse Trade Theater [The Kraine Theater] is one helluva lovely, semi-precious stone. Inexpensive, and worth far more than just a second look, this space has replaced downtown mainstays like P.S. 122 and La MaMa as the Lower East Side's most vibrant off-off-Broadway theater. A half-dozen resident companies call it home, including the brilliant Big Art Group, the cultish Pumpkin Pie and Kirk Wood Bromley's Inverse Theatre." -CitySearch "In the East Village, one can catch shows at the Horse Trade trifecta: the Kraine, the Red Room, and the St. Marks Theater." -The Village Voice 85 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003 \| (212) 777-6088 \| Directions © Horse Trade Theater Group	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line370
__label__wiki	0.891654	0.891654	SG013 - Four In One Four in One. Four talented chefs - Ramon Morató, Josep Maria Ribé, Raúl Bernal, and Miquel Guarro -in one book whose content is also distributed in four major thematic blocks: pastry, chocolate, desserts, and artistic. P7,000.00 Additional Info Additional Info Technical Information Technical Information There is also a delicious story about the two decades of the Chocolate Academy in Barcelona (Spain), which is also part of the sector’s history, told in the first person by its protagonists. This is the title and plot of Grupo Vilbo’s upcoming launch on November 28. are much more than four authors. They are a unit that thrives on each of their differences and individual personality, because they all share four characteristics that make this a truly exceptional and almost unrepeatable case. A total of 432 pages of talent, creativity, modernity, and good taste, with chocolate at its center, but pushing its own limits. A book which has all the ingredients to become a great reference in today’s patisserie. Authors: Ramon Morató, Josep M. Ribé, Raúl Bernal and Miguel Guarro Languages: English / Spanish 72 unedited creations and over 300 recipes Theory, technique, step-by-step processes Publisher: Grupo Vilbo / Spain	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line374
__label__cc	0.64027	0.35973	This site made possible thanks to: HomeAbout FilmBlogBlog Posted by User1 on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 A Special Update from Tom Voss A Note from Veteran Tom Voss of “Almost Sunrise” – First, I would like to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for the overwhelming support over the past few years. It wasn’t easy for me to… Posted by User1 on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Memorial Day: When the Past is Our Greatest Present May 26, 2018 Yesterday my friend Mark went to visit to visit my grandparents’ grave to put flowers there for Memorial Day. He sent me photos and got me thinking about my grandfather and how my relationship to Memorial Day… Connected! Join our Almost Sunrise e-mail list. Fields marked * are required. Reflections from the Association for VA Social Workers Presi... As President of the Association of V... Voices of Resilience: Insight into Injury (Nov. 13th, 10PM o... Just as PTSD sprang out of the post-Vietnam era, today's ... On Moral Injury, by Chris Marvin As a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, Almost Sunrise piqued my i... VA Dr. Branson shares why she is championing ALMOST SUNRISE The film is lovely and its portrayal of returning Veterans heart felt. My e... National Association of Social Workers Honors Almost Sunrise... AVASW interview with Almost Sunrise director Michael Collins from S... A Note from Veteran Tom Voss of "Almost Sunr... May 26, 2018 Yesterday my friend Mark went to visit to visit my grandpar... Moral Injury Screening Dates Copyright 2019, Veterans Trek Production LLC Designed and Maintained by maxburst Pledge to support veterans wellness Pledge to support Almost Sunrise in the movement to promote and expand complementary and alternative wellness programs for veterans and their families. Interested in bringing Almost Sunrise to your community, conference or campus? Share your details here and we’ll be in touch right away! DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT A few years ago, as part of a video project I’d volunteered for, I had the opportunity to interview veterans and hear about their lives and struggles. One particular day, my interview subject casually mentioned, “Twenty-two veterans kill themselves every day.” It stopped me dead in my tracks. I thought I had misheard. I didn’t. That was a pivotal moment for me in this journey to make this film. I realized right then and there that there was a crisis in this country, taking place right in front of our eyes, one to which many of us, including myself, were blind. In some deep silent corner of that realization, I felt utterly compelled to do something, to act, to serve, to help these people who had sacrificed so much. Once I had passed the “sniff test” with them, these vets opened up and shared with me some of their most intimate, harrowing experiences, usually those found on the extreme end of the human spectrum. The connection we shared through these exchanges was of an intensity that would knock me off my feet. It often felt as if time itself had stopped. At some fundamental level, I wanted to create a film that would give others a chance to experience that stunning reciprocity, that unbelievable, profound connection. I believe that hearing stories can lead to empathy, which can lead to action. There’s tremendous work yet to be done to help properly care for our returning warriors and all servicemen and women. One of the most important and, indeed, hopeful aspects of the story is the wider acknowledgement that there is such a thing as a “moral injury,” a wound that has no outward physical traits but yet can act as the primary unseen force that can destroy a person’s life. Veterans and their families are sometimes all too familiar with some of the possible symptoms; substance abuse, alcohol addiction, estrangement, failed marriages, low self esteem, depression, rage, helplessness and botched suicide attempts. But just by identifying the nature of this injury, we can take the seminal steps toward healing it in appropriate and effective ways. It’s clear; we cannot merely medicate our way out of a pain stemming from inner conflict. The only remedy that makes sense is to treat it at the source, which requires one to turn within. My sincere hope is that, in the midst of this urgent crisis, the film will stir people to consider the significance of including holistic practices, such as proven ancient breath techniques and meditation, in the overall approach to our veterans’ wellness. One vet whom I had encountered had reluctantly, skeptically tried a powerful breathing exercise. After a period of time, he was able to come off of his regimen of numbing meds. He says it was like waking up for the first time in 40 years. He advised other younger veterans not to wait so long. The making of the film has created a tremendous opening for me. I can more deeply appreciate and, hopefully, as a consequence, more deeply convey an understanding: that in embracing the struggles of these men and women, and their families—these very human pillars who endeavor to keep the home together—we are not only helping to lift whole communities, but, in essence, we are lifting ourselves. Truly, there is no “other.” Film Synopsis A rare, hopeful look at the life of a veteran, beyond his demons. Almost Sunrise tells the inspiring story of two young men, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, who, in an attempt to put their haunting Iraq combat experiences behind them, embark on an extraordinary journey – a 2,700 mile trek on foot across America. Will this epic pilgrimage be enough to release them from their self-destructive impulses and give them the chance to begin life anew? While the film exposes some of the brutality of war, it doesn’t dwell there. It’s ultimately a story of hope and potential solutions. Most importantly, the film reveals the promise of holistic practices for healing. When Tom signs up for a special breathing workshop for veterans, he must confront his deepest spiritual identity. He encounters Father Thomas Keating, a renowned Trappist monk who has counseled veterans for decades, who gently illuminates the need to turn inward to achieve true peace – and gives guidance that culminates in a remarkable inner transformation rarely depicted on screen. Where the stereotypes of “the broken veteran” or “homecoming hero” leave off, the film continues onward, offering an unprecedented portrait of those who return from war; rich, complex, far more hopeful. Almost Sunrise allows us to connect with a universal human aspiration for happiness and through Tom and Anthony’s genuine search for it, be reminded of our common soaring possibilities. The film also acts as an urgent call for communities to better understand these deep-seated psychic wounds, and for the government to acknowledge and finally treat moral pain by using methods other than pills. Almost Sunrise deftly and movingly demonstrates the promise of holistic healing practices is on the horizon in a way that we cannot afford to ignore. Moral injury is a relatively new concept and “involves psychological and spiritual wounds that result from experiences that conflict with one’s deeply held beliefs of right and wrong. This is not a mental disorder”, says Katinka Hooyer, PhD, also a character in Almost Sunrise. Dr. Brett Litz, a pioneer in the study of moral injury, points out that, “The key precondition for moral injury is an act of transgression, which shatters moral and ethical expectations that are rooted in religious or spiritual beliefs, or culture-based, organizational, and group-based rules about fairness, the value of life…” The injury can arise in a variety of forms ranging from “….perpetrating, failing to prevent, bearing witness to, or learning about acts that transgress deeply held moral beliefs and expectations.” Recently, researchers and therapists on the frontlines of veterans’ care have started to identify what may be a critical factor in the overall suicide crisis – a sort of “missing link” – a condition called “moral injury”. I would bet anything, that if we had the wherewithal to do this kind of research we’d find that moral injury underlies veteran homelessness and suicide. – Dr. William Nash, Director of Psychological Health for the United States Marine Corps “Moral Injury Panel at AFI Docs” AFI panel discussion on Moral Injury Moral injury in the context of war The actions that war requires, whether committed or witnessed, often violate the core cultural beliefs Veterans learned from their families and communities. Moral injuries surface when a Veteran begins to reflect on the memories of war, judging their own behavior or that of their friends or leaders. The memories that define a moral injury are about sorrow, shame, and deception, not so much fear or anger. Fear and anger are more representative of PTSD. The consequences of violating one’s moral code, even if the act was necessary and unavoidable in that moment, can be very destructive. In these instances, self-judgment is at the core of moral injury. The killing of children and women, not being there for a battle buddy who lost their life or the incapacity to help injured civilians are common sources of moral pain that Veterans talk about. Witnessing leaders and respected peers violate core values is a different form of moral conflict. Feelings of betrayal are at the root of these types of moral injury. Examples include being raped by fellow service members or witnessing the inhumane treatment of prisoners. The stories that may provide a clue to moral injury are linked more to what service members have done or failed to do, not what was done to them. Feelings of guilt and shame, related to not living up to their military charge or failing to fulfill their own standards of right and wrong, are a strong sign of moral injury. The emergence of moral injury has no particular timeline. There are life experiences that may trigger awareness of moral injuries. These experiences include changes in life stages, marriage, the birth of a child, and the loss of a relationship, the empathy of a stranger, the death of a loved one or even experiencing unconditional love. Moral Injury vs PTSD “The diagnosis of PTSD has been defined and officially endorsed since 1980 by the mental health community, and those suffering from it have earned broad public sympathy and understanding. Moral injury is not officially recognized by the Defense Department. But it is moral injury, not PTSD, that is increasingly acknowledged as the signature wound of this generation of veterans: a bruise on the soul, akin to grief or sorrow, with lasting impact on the individuals and on their families.” – David Wood, A Warrior’s Moral Dilemma, Huffington Post (http://projects.huffingtonpost.com/projects/moral-injury) Moral injury can be expressed through • Overwhelming depression • Guilt or shame • Loss of meaning in life • Feelings of worthlessness, despair and remorse • Feeling like “I’ve lost a part of myself” • Feeling like “I do not know who I am anymore” • Feeling intense distrust • Difficulty connecting emotionally to others • Abandonment of core values What to do with Moral Injury? Veterans: Veterans carry moral injuries with them because often they are too ashamed to tell anyone. One of the most healing things Veterans can do is share these experiences with other Veterans that have similar stories. Receiving acknowledgement from other Veterans is important to know they are not alone in their moral conflicts. Sharing with a trusted loved one can also be comforting and relieve some of the burden. Sometimes, connections to religious communities can offer some grace and assist Veterans in coming to terms with their internal moral conflicts. For others, serving humanity in a manner that can help them “right the wrongs” they believe they committed, is also healing. Civilians and veteran families: It is VERY important not to pass judgment, good or bad, and just LISTEN and say, “I hear you.” The Veteran is already judging themself in a very damaging way. They may have had other people make excuses for them and say, “You did what you had to” or “It was either them or you.” It can be hard to hear Vets describe their pain and it is crucial to remember that your role is not to “fix” the pain. Just listen in a way that shows respect, acceptance and continuing support. That is a huge gift to someone – it lets the person know, without words, that they are worthy. ALMOST SUNRISE is the first feature documentary film to identify Moral Injury and explore the veterans experience through the lens of this timely condition. “Almost Sunrise is a timely and groundbreaking look at what could be a missing piece of the puzzle—the true nature of the psychological wounds of returning soldiers known as ‘moral injury,’ and the undeniable potential power of meditation and nature therapy in helping veterans to reclaim their lives.” – Hollywood Glee Moral Injury Books For veterans: Warrior’s Return: Restoring the Soul After War, by Edward Tick For Families and Healthcare providers: Thank You for Your Service by David Finkel Soul Repair: Recovering from Moral Injury after War by Rita Nakashima Brock and Gabriella Lettini Adaptive Disclosure: A New Treatment for Military Trauma, Loss, and Moral Injury by by Brett T. Litz PhD, Leslie Lebowitz PhD, Matt J. Gray PhD, William P. Nash M.D. What Have We Done: The Moral Injury of Our Longest Wars by David Wood Afterwar: Healing the Moral Wounds of Our Soldiers by Nancy Sherman The Things They Cannot Say: Stories Soldiers Won’t Tell You About What They’ve Seen, Done or Failed to Do in War by Kevin Sites Moral Injury Project: http://moralinjuryproject.syr.edu/ Veterans Affairs: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/co-occurring/moral_injury_at_war.asp A Warrior’s Moral Dilemma by David Wood: http://projects.huffingtonpost.com/moral-injury The Morally Injured by Tyler Boudreau http://www.massreview.org/sites/default/files/Boudreau.pdf Partner Organizations: http://www.projectwelcomehometroops.org/ Stop Soldier Suicide http://stopsoldiersuicide.org/ Promoting Wellness One of the main goals of Almost Sunrise Impact Campaign is to create more access to the kinds of non-medicalized therapies that seem to be one of the only or effective ways – so far – to address the complexity of a condition like Moral Injury. The traditional medicalization approach Mental health professionals are concerned by the failure of traditional institutional efforts to make a dent in the suicide rate, including the failure of psychiatric drugs to reach the core of the problem. Whereas PTSD is a diagnosable fear disorder in response to specific trauma, Moral Injury is not a mental illness. While governments and policy makers are slowly acknowledging this complex condition, it remains an uphill battle for recognition because it doesn’t fit neatly into the medical diagnostic and treatment model. From 2005 to 2011, as suicide rates rose, the Department of Defense increased its prescription of psychiatric drugs by nearly seven times (a rate 30 times faster than the increase among the civilian population). Although the realities of post-traumatic stress disorder are better understood than ever before, experts say some war veterans are misdiagnosed and may instead be suffering from a complex spiritual wound – a “Moral Injury”. Hope in natural-based treatments Since standard drug-based treatment has failed to promote healing for those suffering from traumas experienced in the war, several studies are pointing to the effectiveness of natural and alternative methods as a form of therapy. Breathing-meditation Techniques Among the non-institutional approaches to healing that are quietly emerging as beacons of hope for veterans is the breathing meditation, a practice that is on the rise, and which we explore in ALMOST SUNRISE through the story of our main characters, who learn to meditate while on their cross-country search for healing. “Warriors are extraordinary human beings. After a long deployment of holding their breath in combat, they no longer know how to breathe with ease in their civilian life. Trained for war, they were never trained for peace.” – Tom Voss (veteranstrek.org) Yoga-based breathing exercises have been shown to decrease stress, boost immune function (probably as a result of decreased stress), reduce anxiety, depression and blood pressure, and benefit pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. In particular, breathing practices such as Power Breath, by relaxing the body, may help with the processing of traumatic experiences. Read More about Project Welcome Home Troops and the Power Breath Meditation Workshop http://www.projectwelcomehometroops.org/ Can the positive effects of breathing meditation last? According to Stanford research published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, breathing meditation is a powerful ally for military veterans recovering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Emma Seppala, associate director of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, is the lead author of the article. Seppala says, “This is the first randomized controlled study on a form of meditation or yoga for veterans with PTSD, that has shown such long-term, lasting effects.” Seppala and her colleagues examined 21 American veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as they participated in a breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya (Power Breath). The 21 participants met for three-hour sessions over seven days. Researchers measured eye-blink responses to loud noises, respiration rates and self-reported descriptions of participants’ PTSD symptoms. Assessments were taken at four intervals—before, during, on month later and one year after treatment. One year after the study, the participants PTSD scores still remained low, suggesting that there had been long-lasting improvement. “It’s unusual to find the benefits of a very short intervention (still) lasting one year later,” she said. Stanford scholar helps veterans recover from war trauma: http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/september/meditation-helps-ptsd-090514.html The science of breathing: http://www.spiritualityhealth.com/articles/case-yogic-breathing The Scientific Benefits of Breathing (Infographic): http://www.emmaseppala.com/benefits-breathing-scientific-benefits-breathing-infographic/ The power of nature The power of being in contact with nature is another holistic health care approach that has gained recognition from both “empirical research and individuals who are realizing the importance of nature’s contact in their lives” (Stephanie Westlund, Author of Field Exercises). For veterans and active duty soldiers, “any kind of nature exposure will be helpful”, says Edward Tick in War and Soul: Healing our nation’s veterans from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Almost Sunrise emerged from the idea of Anthony Anderson and Tom Voss to walk from Milwaukee, WI to Los Angeles, CA. Rather than the goal to walk the 2,700 mile distance, they wanted to use the time in the trek to reflect on their lives, changes, and issues that have developed since their experiences in Iraq. “Being out in nature, feeling the breeze, listening to the sounds… it gives you perspective. And I think that is the one thing veterans lose that time in nature can bring back very easily.” – Anthony Anderson Read more: www.veteranstrek.org The power of community and compassion Hope is also increasingly being found in the efforts that emphasize the role of community and its potential for healing power in helping vets re-connect with themselves and their loved ones. Throughout the trek, Anderson and Voss met hundreds of people across the country who reached out and cared for them as they passed through their communities. They celebrated their arrival, invited them for food and a comfortable place to sleep; opening their homes and their lives to them. “When you’re at war, you can’t really trust a lot of people. Meeting all these new people on the trek, has helped me restore my faith in people.” – Anthony Anderson Many veterans are also finding other alternative therapies to be effective in their healing process. Moving from more traditional treatments such as pharmaceutical and psychotherapy, to a more holistic approach including martial arts, physical exercise, writing, volunteering, farming, equine-therapy, music and arts, and caring for animals. A comprehensive list of resources for veterans, family-member and civilians is forthcoming. Book Suggestions: Mindfulness, Meditation and Mind fitness: Joel Levey and Michelle Levey Yoga For Warriors: Basic Training in Strength, Resilience and Peace of Mind by Beryl Bender Birch (Give Back Yoga Foundation). Field Exercises: How Veterans Are Healing Themselves through Farming and Outdoor Activities by Stephanie Westlund Warrior Writers: A Collection of Writing & Artwork by Veterans Paperback – 2014 by Aaron Hughes With our Impact Campaign, we will seek to challenge stereotypes and promote active community support for veterans reintegration. Through a countrywide community screening tour and public education initiatives, our mission is to bring the film into diverse communities of veterans and civilians alike. Our screenings are followed by structured immersion activities that provide opportunities for civilians and veterans to connect their own healing journeys with one another. Some of our Immersion Activities that focus on community building are: “Tracing of Trauma” Participatory Performance Written and facilitated by Katinka Hooyer This evocative participatory performance highlights Veterans’ unique perspectives of military service, going to war and returning home. Through reciting excerpts from interviews Katinka conducted with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, the audience gains a more profound understanding of Vets’ lives, moral injury and the transformative effects of war work. In this way, audiences, including civilians, have the opportunity to delve more deeply into the issues that Almost Sunrise raises and discover common values and deeper connections with all those who serve. The performance challenges popular stereotypes that the media perpetuates while offering moments to reflect on the personal costs of war. “Dear Veteran” Community Art Project Designed by Katinka Hooyer, sponsored by Cards of Wood This public art project gives civilians an opportunity to acknowledge and speak to Veterans in their lives and communities, in some cases for the first time. Inspired by the prayer trees of Tibet, and Shinto shrines of Japan where devotees write their wishes and prayers on small wooden plaques, Dear Veteran cards are placed on trees in public places as gestures of appreciation and hope. The cards live on through a digital archive and are shared with Veterans through social media. Almost Sunrise: Dear Veteran Community Art Project by Katinka Hooyer Dear Veteran Contact us now to learn more about invite the filmaker Michael Collins and the Almost Sunrise characters for your next conference, screening or special event. Please fill out the form below and we’ll get right back to you. Contact us now to learn more about the Almost Sunrise Immersion Activities and how to transforme your event in a remarkable experience. Please fill out the form below and we'll get right back to you.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line376
__label__cc	0.645057	0.354943	Articles from September 2012 T-Bones rank fifth in independent baseball in �12 attendance KANSAS CITY, Kan. – For the fifth straight year, the Kansas City T-Bones were in the top five for average attendance in independent baseball, according to Ballpark Digest’s annual ranking, released on Monday. Read More... Chat with Matt: GM Chris Browne reflects on 2012 As we wrap up the 2012 season and look ahead to 2013, T-Bones General Manager Chris Browne talked with Matt Fulks about the '12 campaign from Browne's perspective. Read More... Friday Flashback: "Dirty" Al Gallagher “Dirty” Al Gallagher could best be described as a character throughout his time in baseball, as Chris Sourk found out this summer for tbonesbaseball.com. Read More... Sponsors enjoy a moment in the sun Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand in the batter’s box at CommunityAmerica Ballpark and belt a line drive to the wall like Brandon Jones? Or to roam the outfield and try to rob a home run ball in right field like Ray Sadler? T-Bones got to experience that recently. Sort of. Read More... 2012 season successful on and off field for T-Bones Assuming you don't measure success of a team solely by winning a championship, the 2012 campaign was successful, on and off the field, for the Kansas City T-Bones. Read More... Friday Flashback: Ray Brown When the T-Bones announced their 10th anniversary team earlier this season, the list included Ray Brown, who played first base for Kansas City from 2003-2005. Earlier this summer, Brown reminisced with Ashley Dunkak of tbonesbaseball.com about his time in Kansas City and his career in general. Read More... T-Bones clipped by Sioux City in season finale SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Explorers right-hander Jason Jarvis pitched well, allowing just three runs in six solid innings, leading the Sioux City Explorers to a 4-3 victory in the season finale at Lewis and Clark Park on Monday evening. Read More... "10 Questions with..." Brian Grening This installment of “10 Questions” features pitcher Brian Grening, who spent the majority of his professional career as a reliever before T-Bones manager Kenny Hook decided to convert him to starter in 2012. It worked. Grening strikes out 13 in T-Bones 9-3 win SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Brian Grening threw a complete game that included 13 strikeouts as Kansas City topped Sioux City, 9-3, on Sunday night at Lewis and Clark Park in the middle contest of a three-game season-ending series. Read More... Irvine throws gem as T-Bones blank Explorers SIOUX CITY, Iowa- Liberty, Mo. native Luke Irvine was superb on Saturday night, throwing seven shutout innings as Kansas City topped Sioux City, 2-0, in the series-opener at Lewis and Clark Park. Read More...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line378
__label__cc	0.640191	0.359809	Mazda CX-3 manual - a low end SUV that's plenty of fun The entry level version of Mazda's smallest SUV is not only a great vehicle that's a blast to drive, it also shows clearly that there are plenty of common features on today's vehicles that aren't really necessary. I mean, for 20 grand Canadian, you can have a great-looking "crossover" that's also a great driving one (it feels kind of like a tall Mazda 3). It's almost enough to make me want to think about owning an SUV, without simultaneously ducking to avoid a lightning strike from Heaven. Click on the image to open a slideshow. Sure, for that $19,995 entry price you don't get adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, blind spot monitoring, and that type of thing. But you do get manual cruise control, and vehicle that handles so nicely that you should have no trouble keeping inside your lane (as long as you pay attention - and if you don't, why are you there?). You also get outside rear view mirrors you can adjust to virtually eliminate blind spots - and plenty more standard features, like airbags, belts and the like. Just like every car today, pretty well. You even get a rear view camera, something - like automatic headlights - I think should be standard equipment on every vehicle today. I'm not pushing for legislation; I just think carmakers should offer this stuff as standard equipment, like nearly every car has some kind of variable intermittent windshield wipers these days - without it being legislated so far as I know. Alas, this base CX-3 doesn't offer automatic headlights so you'll have to remember to light up its bum when you head out at night and you notice that only the daytime running lights are on. And if you forget to turn them off when you get home, the Mazda will shut them off for you after a few seconds. It also doesn't offer automatic HVAC and the manual controls are something out of Anaheim's original Magic Kingdom, but it works fine. One other thing you won't get on this delightful Mazda is all wheel drive (it's only available with front wheel drive). On an SUV? Yep. For that - and all the other stuff including the nannies and the amenities (of which plenty are available) - you have to go upmarket at least one notch. And that means you'll lose the thing that makes driving this little SUV such a wonderful experience (other than the native Mazda goodness that's built into its dna): a six speed manual transmission. Oh, that manual! I've driven the CX-3 before and look on it as a typical Mazda, which means it's a real driver's vehicle that imparts maximum smiles per gallon for reasonable dollars. Even the big CX-9 drives better and smaller than it has any right to and the fun factor of Mazda's various cars is legendary. To that end, this basic 2018 CX-3 sports - pun intended - a lovely six speed manual transmission that works through a delightful, light clutch. Shifts are slick and easy and the clutch doesn't become onerous - well, too onerous - in stop and go traffic. I've often had issues with shifting Mazda six speeds smoothly, but this one seemed designed with uncoordinated oafs in mind because I had no problems at all. Add the "old fashioned" manual hand brake to the mix and you have the stuff of wonderful winter parking lot exercises. Wouldn't you know, winter arrived temporarily during my time with the CX-3 and the winter tires that had been installed were more than ready to mambo. Whether on snowy or bare and dry roads, or on the occasional beckoning open space, this Mazda SUV proved to be just about the most fun I've had in an SUV that doesn't have a Porsche badge on it. To be fair to the other carmakers, it's the only manual I can remember, too, and that had a huge influence on my opinion. CX-3's get their power from a two litre inline four cylinder SKYACTIV engine that puts out what might seem a miniscule 146 horses @ 6,000 rpm, with an identical torque figure @ 2,800 rpm. Yet that relatively low torque peak helps move the CX-3 along quite nicely, surprisingly so. I'm sure the manual helped here, too. The disc brakes bring the CX-3's speed down very well, with good brake pedal feel. The CX-3 gets Mazda's G-Vectoring Control (GVC) this year, a new technological piece of wizardry whose workings make my eyes glaze over when I try reading about them but whose results make the traditional Mazda-induced smile a bit wider. Handling is lovely, the suspension is nice and tight - not jarringly so, however - and the feel from the newly-redesigned steering wheel is just as it should be. It's no Miata, er, MX-5, but it's not meant to be; for a cheap (well, "affordable") SUV, this is a terrific ride. 2018 CX-3's also get Mazda's Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), a nanny that's meant to help you avoid slamming into the car in front of you. That's even on this base model, but I didn't have any issues with it nagging me - unlike another Japanese carmaker that seems to feel it's its civic duty to hound. Inside, the CX-3 features Mazda's current design themes, which means it looks and feels higher end than one might expect at this end of the market. Most things are located just where they should be, a possible exception being the centre console-mounted volume control (you can use the one on the steering wheel instead if you prefer) and maybe the controller knob that's nearby. I can't think of a more convenient place for those knobs, but they make you feel around for them (or take your eyes off the road) and they also force the cup holders farther back, to a location where I kept forgetting the sunglasses case I'd stick there.The greenhouse is mostly good. Small windows behind the rear doors don't let a lot of light in but the outside mirrors and even the rear view camera make them mostly irrelevant anyway. If you're opting for this base model you'll be living without rear cross traffic monitoring (which is another nanny I've grown to appreciate depending on how loudly they yell at you) but we've lived without that for over 100 years and most of us have managed to live through it without mowing down too many pedestrians. Gauges and such are laid out well and are plain to see. I missed a digital speedometer (heated seats would have been nice during my week with the CX-3, too), but since that's the gauge I probably use the least it wasn't a huge deal except in playground zones and near photo radar sites. The audio system tended to run out of steam before I wanted it to, which is common at this end of the marketplace, but it does offer USB and Bluetooth (the latter works for phone, too, of course). Seats are comfortable and there's plenty of manual adjustment. Between the handles and the tilt/telescope steering wheel I was very happy with my perch. As one might expect from such a small SUV, the storage space is a tad, well, trunk-ated in the CX-3, even with the rear seat folded down. I daresay it'd be enough for most uses, though - groceries, luggage, hockey bags, cases of beer, etc. Okay, I missed a few features - some of which I think should have been there, like auto headlights - but for the 20 grand Mazda wants for this base unit I doubt you could find a better, more fun and interesting, value anywhere. According to their various websites, a base Toyota C-HR will set you back $24,690 CAD, Honda's H-RV is $21,350. On the other hand, you can get into Kia's Soul or Nissan's Qashqai with starting prices of $19,999 - but will you get "Zoom-Zoom?" One feature I found kind of silly was the push button start. Well, not the start itself; it's more the setup: you can lock/unlock the vehicle via the fob, but on this trim level you can't do it from the door handle itself, via Mazda's normal "push button on the handle" system. So you have to take the fob in your hand, unlock the door with it, then put the fob back in your pocket or purse (so you don't forget it in the vehicle) and start the vehicle keylessly once you're in the driver's seat. It's hardly a deal breaker, but it's a real pain in the bum, especially since it's hard to make out the buttons on the key fob because they feature icons on the same colour of background. If you don't care about a manual transmission, you can option the CX-3 up quite nicely. The base GX version, but with the automatic tranny. starts at $21,295 and all-wheel drive brings the total to $23,295. The GS trim level starts at $22,695 (FWD) and $24,695 (AWD) and you can add the Luxury package on its own or coupled with the i-ACTIVSENSE package for $26,195 or $27,795 respectively. The GT trim level starts at $27,995 (FWD) and $29,995 (AWD) and you can add the Technology package for a total of $30,995. The Luxury package includes leatherette upholstery, power glass moon roof with interior sunshade, tilt-up ventilation and one-touch open feature. The i-ACTIVESENSE package gives you Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), Smart Brake Support (SBS), Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), High Beam Control System (HBC), LED headlights with auto-levelling, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), LED rear combination lights with signature lighting, colour Active Driving Display (ADD). The Technology package adds Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), Smart Brake Support (SBS), Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), High Beam Control System (HBC), Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR), SiriusXM satellite radio to the mix. I would gladly live without all that stuff to drive the manual CX-3. Even better would be if Mazda would offer this transmission on the other CX-3 models and trim levels. A loaded CX-3 with a stick would be heaven! But NOOOOO! Jim Bray is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. His columns are available through the TechnoFile Syndicate.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line380
__label__wiki	0.75217	0.75217	Last modified 2736 days ago (Jan. 18, 2012) EMS broke county record in 2011 Marion County Emergency Medical Service had its busiest year on record in 2011. Ambulance crews were called out 1,176 times. The next highest year was 2008, with 1,151 calls. EMS Director Steve Smith said two factors played an important part in the record number of calls: demographics, and weather. The county has an aging population, and the average age of patients for EMS is over 65. As the population grows older, it is only natural for ambulance crews to be busier, Smith said. In addition, icy, snowy, and slick weather in the early part of the year led to more accidents than usual, he said. Medical emergencies were responsible for most of the calls, with 301 for the year, followed by no-transports, 229; transfers, 205; falls, 138; standbys, 113; cardiac, 80; motor vehicle accidents, 69; canceled calls, 37; and other calls, 4. First responder crews in Burns, Durham, Goessel, and Lincolnville responded to 79 calls. Last modified Jan. 18, 2012	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line384
__label__wiki	0.870043	0.870043	Nick Ritchie scores twice, Ducks beat Panthers 3-2 NHL Headlines Seattle close to naming Ron Francis GM Blackhawks trade F Anisimov to Senators Caps re-sign F Vrana to 2-year deal Wild re-sign Donato, Sturm, Soucy D Del Zotto back to Ducks on 1-year deal Hurricanes re-sign D Fleury for 1 year Suspended D Voynov signs with KHL team Devils hope to convince Hall to stay Hurricanes add F Dzingel on 2-year deal Flyers president Holmgren steps down (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) By PAUL GEREFFI SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Nick Ritchie's timing has been good for the Anaheim Ducks the past two games. Ritchie broke a tie with 1:28 left with his second goal of the game, John Gibson made 42 saves and the Ducks beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Wednesday night. Ritchie grabbed a loose puck in front and beat goalie James Reimer to the right side. Ritchie also scored the winning goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win at Tampa Bay. "Obviously, being a bigger guy, I like to get to the front of the net," Ritchie said. "It's a place where I need to do it on this team. I've done a good job of it the last couple of games and I got rewarded for it." Josh Manson also scored to help the Ducks win for the fourth time in five games. "Anytime you can take two games, especially back-to-back, you've got to feel good about ourselves a little bit, but we've got lots of room for improvement in the game," coach Randy Carlyle said. "The most encouraging part for us is we were able to get our feet underneath us and play a decent third period and found a way to get a goal." Evgenii Dadonov and Aaron Ekblad scored for Florida, Jonathan Huberdeau had two assists, and Reimer made 22 saves. The Panthers lost for the fourth time in five games. On Monday, the Panthers gave up the tying goal with 1.8 seconds left in regulation, then lost 5-4 in overtime to the Chicago Blackhawks. "It is frustrating. These kinds of games, we've got to at least get a point," Huberdeau said. "We can't get scored on late like that. You've got to battle through it the whole 60." Dadonov gave Florida a 2-1 lead midway through the second period with a power-play goal. Dadonov redirected Huberdeau's shot from the point. The Ducks tied it at 2 at 12:28 of the second when Ritchie deflected Marcus Pettersson's point shot. "We couldn't find the third goal," said coach Bob Boughner. "We haven't been good at winning these 2-1 or 3-2 hockey games lately." Manson opened the scoring for the Ducks 15 seconds in, the second-fastest goal in Ducks history. He got the puck at the blue line off the faceoff and his shot bounced off Florida's Bogdan Kiselevich and past Reimer. Paul Kariya holds the team record of eight seconds, set March 9. 1997, at Colorado. Ekblad tied it at 3:01 of the second. Aleksander Barkov passed from behind the net out to Ekblad in the right circle and Ekblad one-timed the puck past Gibson. NOTES: Panthers D Keith Yandle played his 738th straight game to take sole possession of sixth place on the consecutive games list. Yandle last missed a game March 22, 2009 when he was with the Coyotes. ... Boughner said goalie Roberto Luongo, out with a knee injury since Friday, might return to the lineup on Friday or Saturday. Ducks: At Carolina on Friday night. Panthers: Host Buffalo on Friday night. More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/tag/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line385
__label__wiki	0.85263	0.85263	Groups & Social Audio & Podcasts Movies & Films Cosplay Positive Domestic Geekdom The Fit Geek Parenting Geeky Shareminded Throwback Thursday: The More Things Change, the More Network Stays the Same Posted in Movies & Films By Garrick Dietze On November 3, 2016 Throwback Thursday examines films from the past, “classic” films that might not be in the current cultural zeitgeist but can still be important, interesting, fun, or all of the above. We have one final week before the election. Are you sick of the coverage yet? Are you hoping for more policy and less fear mongering? Wouldn’t it be great if we focused on policy instead of negative attack ads? All I get from both sides is that we’re mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore. This makes now the perfect time to look at 1976’s Network. If you don’t recognize the title, you’re in for a treat. Network ‘s theatrical poster. Network follows the twilight career of Howard Beale (Peter Finch), a news anchor of the Union Broadcasting System. He’s summarily fired due to bad ratings, but he’s still expected to finish out the week on air. He gets mad and ends up ranting on live TV that he plans to kill himself during the following night’s broadcast. This causes a bump in the ratings, and he is immediately rehired to see if he can continue the trend. But with his Evening News telecast taken over by the new head of programming, Diana Christensen (Faye Dunaway), reporting takes a back seat to ratings, and America’s journalistic integrity starts circling the drain. Peter Finch preaching to the masses. Network proves to be eerily prescient about how on-air news would be treated as the 20th century came to a close. In the 21st, it continues to be a relevant critique on our society. For example, Diana gives Beale a live studio audience and then creates sensational programming by filming a band of terrorists as they commit a weekly robbery. UBS broadcasts the footage, highlighting the terrorists’ militant leader (Marlene Warfield), thus allowing her to further her own agenda. Diana proving that Beale is a ratings bonanza. Director Sidney Lumet was drawn to films that held up a magnifying glass to different aspects of American culture. From 1964’s Fail-Safe to 1975’s Dog Day Afternoon and 1990’s Q&A, he examines how righteous people interact with society and how society treated these individuals. There’s always a sane, good person in a Lumet film: in Network, that person is William Holden’s character, Max Schumacher, Beale’s original boss and longtime friend. Schumacher isn’t perfect: he makes mistakes. But he tries to do as much good as possible and believes in virtue. He gives a heartfelt speech in the third act of the film when he realizes after having an affair with Diana that continuing it will make him empty inside. He doesn’t expect his wife to take him back, but he vows to try. Come to think of it, this film is full of great speeches. From Beale’s many rants (which include the aforementioned “We’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take it anymore”) to Schumacher’s wife Louise (played by Oscar winner Beatrice Straight, who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in this film with only five minutes of screen time) to chairman Arthur Jensen (a brilliantly serious Ned Beatty) who tells Beale “You! Will! Atone!” Every character gets a moment, or many moments, to shine. There’s not a wasted moment of screen time: it’s a fast-paced 120 minutes. Max and Diana take a ’70s version of a conference call. More on great direction: Beatty gives his speech in a giant boardroom, purposefully chosen for maximum effect. It looks like the boardroom of God, and Beatty sits at the head of the table. As he starts to talk, the camera slowly loses interest in Beatty and starts to linger on Finch’s face. It’s an amazingly-shot scene. As Beatty’s voice becomes disembodied, we see the effect of this speech on Beale. We watch his conversion to the religion of interrelatedness: we are no longer a nation of countries—we are a nation of corporations. You can understand why the film was nominated for 10 academy awards, with four wins, including three acting awards (for Finch, Dunaway, and Straight) and Best Original Screenplay for Paddy Chayefsky. Chayefsky won a total of three well-deserved Oscars for his screenplays, but Network is definitely the cherry on his sundae. It didn’t surprise me at all that Aaron Sorkin (West Wing) gave Chayefsky a shout-out when he won his Oscar for The Social Network. You can see Chayefsky’s dialogue and influence all over Sorkin’s work. The Big Board Room. From the social satire to the acting, screenplay, and direction, Network really does have it all. If you don’t see it, you’ll be kicking yourself on your deathbed. You might even be mad as hell. P.S. The funny thing is that as I was finishing up this article, a friend sent me a clip of John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight that deals with journalism in the modern age. It must be kismet. I’ll leave this right here if you want to spend 19 minutes learning about the state of journalism in the year 2016. Not much has changed since 1976. This film can be found on both Blu-ray and DVD. It is currently available via Netflix, but streaming offerings change frequently, so keep an eye out. Feel free to discuss further in the comments below; just keep it respectful. If you think there’s a film Throwback Thursday should cover in the future, please let me know in the comments. Follow @TwinCitiesGeeks on Twitter or Like Twin Cities Geek on Facebook for more great stuff from Minnesota geeks in your feed! 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__label__wiki	0.581125	0.581125	Networked_Performance / body Live Stage: “besides,” by Annie Abrahams + Martina Ruhsam [online] Turbulence.org Commission: besides, by Annie Abrahams and Martina Ruhsam :: June 11, 12, 13; 19:00 (CET), 1:00 pm (EDT) (find your local time) :: ONLINE at http://bram.org/besides. Streaming Ivan Chabanaud / mosaika.tv Three online experiments by Annie Abrahams and Martina Ruhsam, who will investigate the performative potential of computer-mediated performance. By listening to each other’s gestures (in a visual and acoustic sense) they will choreograph each other despite being geographically far away from each other – Annie will be in Montpellier, Martina in Berlin. besides, is a 2015 commission of New Radio and Performing Arts, Inc. for its Turbulence.org website. It was made possible with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Continue reading “In Production (A Narrative Inquiry on Interactive Art)” by Nathaniel Stern Read \| Write In Production (A Narrative Inquiry on Interactive Art) by Nathaniel Stern — in Networked: a (networked_book) about (networked_art): “In Production (A Narrative Inquiry on Interactive Art) is a free, digital companion chapter to Interactive Art and Embodiment: The Implicit Body as Performance (2013, an Arts Future Book with Gylphi Press). “In the book, I argue that interactive art suspends and amplifies the ways in which we experience embodiment as per-formed, relational, and emergent. I provide many in-depth case studies of contemporary artworks that develop a practice of embodied philosophy, setting a stage to explore how we inter-act and relate with the world. I offer a critical framework for analyzing interactive artworks and what’s at stake in our encounters with them, which can be applied to a wide range of complex and emerging art forms. Continue reading Thinking through the Body: Essays in Somaesthetics Thinking through the Body: Essays in Somaesthetics by Richard Shusterman, Florida Atlantic University: This book provides a richly rewarding vision of the burgeoning interdisciplinary field of somaesthetics. Composed of fourteen wide-ranging but finely integrated essays by Richard Shusterman, the originator of the field, Thinking through the Body explains the philosophical foundations of somaesthetics and applies its insights to central issues in ethics, education, cultural politics, consciousness studies, sexuality, and the arts. Integrating Western philosophy, cognitive science, and somatic methodologies with classical Asian theories of body, mind, and action, these essays probe the nature of somatic existence and the role of body consciousness in knowledge, memory, and behavior. Continue reading Aug 29, 13:38 eContact! 14.2: Biotechnological Performance Practice [Marco Donnarumma — Hypo Chrysos] (CEC) Canadian Electroacoustic Community: eContact! 14.2: Biotechnological Performance Practice :: Guest Editor: Marco Donnarumma. Biological technologies are computational systems driven by physiological and corporeal processes of the body. Endogenous mechanisms that would otherwise be imperceptible become manifest in the form of data. The field of biotechnological music performance is presented here through a set of fascinating articles describing heterogeneous methodologies and idiosyncratic musical ideas. 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What do we sense during surgery? Touch, sounds, and smells in the surgical theater, as well as engagement with others and the intersubjective experience of the senses during medical procedures are the focus of this intimate conversation. This discussion on the senses in austere surgical settings will be accompanied by a screening of video and sounds works. Continue reading CODE – A Media, Games & Art Conference [ Melbourne] transdisciplinary CODE – A Media, Games & Art Conference :: November 21-23, 2012 :: Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia :: Call for Papers and Creative Works — Deadline: May 31. Continue reading Apr 1, 17:30	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0016.json.gz/line395
__label__cc	0.585791	0.414209	My eventful travel to North Sikkim Amitabha Gupta 2 years ago Located in North East of India, the state of Sikkim is blessed with breathtaking waterfalls, lakes, scenic Valleys monasteries and Gompas. There are several exciting trek routes too. In the year 2010, just after Durga Puja, I got roped into a hurriedly decided tour to Sikkim with some of my young friends who were mostly from TCS. The tour itinerary included the Capital city Gangtok and its outskirts followed by a tour to North Sikkim. I have been four times unlucky regarding a trip to Gangtok and North Sikkim. So I hopped in, despite the fact I knew only one of the team members. A typical tour to Gangtok and North Sikkim comprises of several things. To start with there is the city tour which comprises of several Monasteries including the famous Rumtek. The highlight of North Sikkim tour comprises of the high altitude fresh water lake of Gurudongmar at 17,100 feet in North Sikkim. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava who had brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. It is said that Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion, visited this lake. Also added to the tour was a visit to Tsongmo alias Changu Lake in east Sikkim, 40 km from Gangtok. The lake was 40 km from Gangtok at a height of 12,400 ft and is accessed through a treacherous road. Accompanied by my young friends, I reached the very next day after Durga Puja at New Jalpaiguri Station. With a bright sunny weather accompanied by the blue waters of Tista River, we enjoyed a pleasant 4-hour drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. There is a bridge just before entering Gangtok. The bridge is known as Ranipool Bridge and the stream below it as Rani Khola. On crossing the bridge some army men checks car papers. The traffic usually crawls here. Not great news at Gangtok On our arrival to Gangtok, we came to know that our hired car from NJP will not be allowed to go further from the Deorali Jeep stand. We had to hire cabs to reach there. The cabs do not run on meter and do not have any fixed rate. Besides that, each cab takes only 4 people. Since we were a group of five, we were forced to take two cabs to reach our hotel. There was more bad news to come. Our North Sikkim Tour scheduled two days later took a jolt when our pre-booked exclusive tour with a local travel agent was cancelled. Since it was peak season and we had no other options than to convert our exclusive tour into a shared one with another agent. Also, there seemed to be no car or taxi available to take us to Tsongmo alias Changu Lake the next day at a reasonable rate. We went out for a stroll in the afternoon to keep our spirits high. Our hotel was near Tashiling Secretariat. There was a viewpoint near it, but dusk was settling fast. We managed to get in the last ride on the ropeway over the city. It was not very fruitful as the fog was coming down very fast. We got a basic glance of the city from the top and then everything went white After getting down from ropeway, we walked down to the most happening place of Gangtok – the M.G. Marg. It is a pedestrian plaza and well maintained. Comparing with Kolkata, this road can be considered as the Park Street of Gangtok. The bus and jeep stands are nearby. Also the famous ‘Lal Market’ where tourists do their maximum shopping is just adjacent to it. There are several hotels on the M. G. Marg. It occurred to me that maybe we should have opted for a hotel at M.G. Road to save the cabby fare up and down to the hotel. Since nobody was in a great mood, we decided to have dinner in a good restaurant instead of our hotel. We entered into one of the good restaurants named “Gang Talk”. The ambience was good and so was the food. Some of the team members decided to drown their sorrow with alcohol. It did not have a good effect and the result was that on our way back in confusion escorting our “high spirited” friends we took a wrong pathway to the hotel. Chance Night encounter strikes rich. It sounds funny, but getting “lost” in a city that too in the night is rather embarrassing. Worse one of our “high spirited” friends started hailing cabs at random and asking them whether next day they could take us to a tour of Changu lake and Baba Mandir . I was getting irritated and puzzled when a miracle happened. A cab actually stopped and he informed that there can actually be a car available next day to give us a tour to Changu Lake and Baba Mandir! After we reached our hotel, the driver of the said car paid a visit. He took two of our passport sized photograph and I.D. Proof photocopy in order to make Inner Line Permit to visit the lake. The lake falls in restricted area and thus needs a permit. Our tour to Changu Lake for the next day was fixed. The next morning started very promisingly. To start off we were treated to an awesome sight of Mount Kanchendzonga and other peaks shining brightly amongst floating clouds and lush greeneries right from our balcony. The scenario was looking like an oil painting and it was not till clouds covered the snow capped mountains, we thought of getting ready for our tour to Changu Lake. After a hearty breakfast, we had a talk over the phone with our driver who asked us to join him at the private bus/jeep stand opposite to Hungry Jack Hotel. It was walking distance from M.G. Road. We walked from our hotel to the M.G. Road. In the day time, the path looked pretty easy and we reached the Jeep Stand in no time. Our driver arrived sometimes later with a Mahindra Maxx. We had intended to visit Nathula pass too. However, it was not possible as we came to know that the pass remains open only to Indian nationals on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Sadly it was Tuesday, so we had to drop the idea. Tsongmo alias Changu Lake and Baba Mandir We started at 10:00. Another fellow came in and handed over the inner line permit to the driver. It was sunny all around with clouds floating. The zigzag pathway with greeneries all around was a treat to the eyes. After a drive of one and half hour we stopped at the check post where there was a huge line of cars. Our driver went to see the permit, whence I notice small waterfalls beside the road. It looked pretty and in a jiffy I was on the road armed with my camera and tripod. As soon as my photo session was over, the driver came back and we resumed our journey.The road was a mixed affair. At some place it was pretty descent, while it was extremely difficult to negotiate at some other. We needed some military men to push our vehicle at a point. We came to know that there was a landslide yesterday and the cleaning process was going on. We saw some road repairing machines on the way. Meanwhile the weather God played foul with us. As we were proceeding towards Changu, it became cloudy. By the time we had reached, the place was full of fog and mist. It was drizzling a bit too. The water of the lake was yet unfrozen. The glacial lake is at a height of 12,400 ft and about 40 km from Gangtok. We loitered a bit around the lake, plainly disappointed as the weather was dull and full of mist. There was a small wooden bridge with lots of coloured flags. We strolled over the bridge a bit and went back to the car and drove off to Baba Mandir. On our way back I was lucky to spot and shoot Rainbow at Changu Lake which for me was no less than a miracle The legend of Baba Mandir is quite famous. It was built in memory of Baba Harbhajan Singh, a soldier in the 23rd Punjab Regiment of Indian Army, who was drowned in a stream near the spot. In fact, there are two Baba Mandirs at Sikkim. The original Baba Mandir has been built at the site of the bunker of Baba Harbhajan, where he served during his tenure at the army. The new one has been built close to Changu Lake. It is around 20 km from the lake at a height of 13000 feet. Tourists traveling to West Sikkim at Nathang Valley, Kupup Lake visits old Baba Mandir. The new temple is always crowded with Indian Army Soldiers who believe the soul of the departed soldier still guards the frontier. A huge number of devotees visit the temple during peak tourist season. 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