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Back To Hogwarts Featurette - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
In a new bts teaser featurette, JK Rowling, Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law and more open
up about going back to the wizardry academy, they reminisce over their favorite memories.
"Those names, the stories, the histories, that sit in the back of our mind from the Potter series
begin to weave their way into Beasts," - Eddie Redmayne
"I loved going back to Hogwarts. Of course, I did, it looks very familiar to anyone who
saw the Potter movies. But, obviously, the teaching staff are different."
VFX Supervisor Christian Mantz commented on shooting in Lacock Abbey, where three of the
Harry Potter movies' interior shots were filmed. "To actually be shooting here at Lacock where
three of the films were shot, it's quite amazing, really. When I walked on and saw all of the
trunks and Hogwarts stickers and things like that – it was pretty amazing," Mantz said.
Jude Law: “It’s slightly an odd, out of body experience, because I’ve watched with everyone
else…those classes…so to be in it, you’re in there doing it but then you look back as yourself
and realize how special it was.”
"It's like the ultimate childhood fantasy to play witches and wizards," Kravitz said.
Interesting articles:
IGN: J.K. ROWLING FELT 'QUITE SENTIMENTAL' GOING BACK TO HOGWARTS...
indianexpress.com: Fantastic Beasts and the Crimes of Grindelwald character descriptions
reveal interesting plot details
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Labels: Fantastic Beasts 2, JK Rowling, Jude Law, The Crimes of Grindelwald, Zoe Kravitz
Harry Potter movie alumni in Eddie's projects
Filmography enthusiasts, this one's for you. We're going to connect the Wizarding World actors from Daniel Radcliffe to Eddie Redmayne in exactly 20 films. Ready? pic.twitter.com/ETO8aZcetH
— Pottermore (@pottermore) August 16, 2018
This tweet gave me the idea to make a post about the Potter alumni actors who worked in Eddie's
projects. I tried to collect everyone, if I missed someone, please let me know in a comment.
In The Theory of Everything Eddie Redmayne acted with
David Thewlis (Remus Lupin)
and Simon McBurney (Kreacher's voice)
In Les Miserables with Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange)
In Elizabeth: The Golden Age with Rhys Ifans (Xenophilius Lovegood)
In My Week with Marilyn his co-stars were
Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart),
Zoë Wanamaker (Madame Hooch),
Geraldine Somerville (Lily Potter),
Emma Watson (Hermione Granger),
Toby Jones (Dobby's voice)
In Glorious 39 and his TV movie Birdsong with
David Tennant (Barty Crouch Junior),
Bill Nighy (Minister Rufus Scrimgeour),
Julie Christie (Madame Rosmerta)
Clémence Poésy (Fleur Delacour).
More actors from the Potter Univers, who worked in Eddie's projects
He was in The Good Shepherd with Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore),
but they didn't have scenes together.
There are voice acting jobs also, where he worked with Potter alumni,
in Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure with
John Hurt (Ollivander) and Jamie Campbell Bower (Gellert Grindelwald),
in Early Man with Timothy Spall (Wormtail).
And there's someone, who acted with Eddie in theatre,
Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley) in Now or Later
For more information click on the name links of the actors (IMDB link) and Potter characters (wiki)
Labels: Bill Nighy, Clémence Poésy, compilation, David Tennant, David Thewlis, Domhnall Gleeson, Emma Watson, Geraldine Somerville, Helena Bonham Carter, Julie Christie, Kenneth Branagh, Rhys Ifans, Toby Jones
Cast and crew interviews from the set of The Crimes of Grindelwald
Many set reports released last week, it took me a while to read them. I'm a very slow reader with
lack of free time. This post is a taster, you can read the full interviews by clicking the title links:
Pottermore: 10 revelations from the set of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
‘I read [the script] and it has such an intricacy to it. It has so many layers. And it has so many
jaw-dropping moments if you’re a Potter fan,’ he said. ‘Basically, at the end [of reading the script]
my jaw is on the floor,’ Eddie laughed. ‘And I then have to start and read it all over again.’
David Yates, Callum Turner and Eddie Redmayne on the set of FBTCoG - Image: Warner Bros.
‘One of the things I’ve enjoyed most is working with Callum,’ Eddie said. ‘I was watching
War and Peace which he was in. My wife and I were watching and he turned up on screen and
literally, both Hannah and I [said] that’s like a taller, darker, better looking version of me.’
‘It’s probably been my favourite scene to shoot so far, the baby Nifflers,’ Eddie admitted.
‘They’re just causing havoc and it coincided with the time that I now have a 15-month-old
child and the baby Nifflers retain many of the same qualities!’
Photo: Ben Watts @wattsupphoto on IG photo via @eddie_redmayne_russia on IG
Collider: ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’: Eddie Redmayne on Leta, Baby Nifflers, and Newt’s Dark Side
"... one of the questions I said to to David, the director, and Jo, is now we’re into the next film with Newt.
Where should we take him? And they wanted to dig deeper into what David describes as naughtiness. Like
his confidence in his own capabilities, his lack of confidence with other people, his kind hard and prickly
nature. Like to stand up for what he believes in. And it doesn’t make him easy, and it’s a wonderful challenge
for me, that. And it’s been lovely for them to go no, no, no. I want you to take it more into that place...
I feel like Newt’s skillset is quite unique, and I don’t just mean with beasts, I mean with empathy. His
capacity to see broken people and to reach out to broken people is a skillset which is pretty unique. And it’s
one of the things that Dumbledore has always, since he was a kid, seen in Newt. And the complexity of …
if it is building to a showdown between these two, [Jo has] created a scenario that’s not as simple as the
two can just face off. And actually, Dumbledore needs to recruit the skillset of Newt to help."
Eddie on what's Newt's secret with the ladies: "Firstly, I think it’s his unawareness. And secondly, I think
it’s his passion. Like, I always find that when someone is passionate about anything, it’s always an
attractive quality. And particularly when it’s not in need of approval. I think that he has a very large
heart. I think he, as we were talking before, I think he has great empathy, yeah."
Click here to read this great interview in full (also on Eddie Redmayne Web)
My earlier post about the Eddie Redmayne FBTCoG set interview video for TOHO Cinemas
Mugglenet - Eddie Redmayne Interview
photo for EW by Ben Watts
via brwn3y3dgirl.tumblr.com
"...it’s an odd thing when you get involved in a film and you read an original script but you don’t know where your character’s going or what’s coming with it. And it was properly exhilarating to get to see the new script, I suppose, almost from a fan’s point of view. You’ll see where Jo has taken us.... I’ve known Jude for many years, socially, and admired his work, and when we got to play, it was really playful. And he has that sort of twinkle in his eye that was, I think, so important in the depictions of Dumbledore in the films and certainly was really important to J.K. Rowling. And I don’t know about you, but I find that thing with influential teachers at school when you then grow up and you sort of see them as human beings, it’s a bit like that parent thing, when they are fallible, but you always have that sort of odd dynamic. But I think they have quite a special relationship. So yeah. It’s been fun....
...when David was auditioning people for that part (Theseus) and then he’s like, “I want you to test with this actor” and Callum walked in, I was like, “Holy shit.” [Everyone laughs] ... And he’s been really fantastic. And talking to Jo, how Jo had written Callum’s character in this film versus how he’s mined that material, I think, has changed her opinion of where she might take him. And that’s so exciting for us, when she has a plan of what the big major arc is, but she absolutely, when she comes to set, talks about responding to different actors’ takes on different characters and how that then shifts her opinion. So it’s lovely to feel like you’re an active part of something. "
Eddie also talks about Newt-Tina, Bunty, Newt Laurel and Hardy-style relationship with Jacob, about his
first reaction, when he read the script, the code-names they used for some main characters and more...
Mugglenet: Callum Turner Interview
Callum Turner plays Newt Scamander’s older brother, Theseus, in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. ...he went into detail about the differences between the brothers, how he got into the mindset of an older brother,
and his love for the Potter books growing up. We also learned his Hogwarts House!
source: @amazingeddieredmayne on IG
Callum about his audition:
"It was the normal process of going in with Fiona Weir, who is the casting director, and then having a second meeting with David [Yates] and then having a third with Eddie, which I was really, really excited about, workshopping it with David and Eddie, because obviously, David is one of the best directors we’ve got in England, and I think Eddie is the same as an actor, and I followed his career upward, basically, and in a sense, not tried to model but have been lucky to be able to go and do American indies like Eddie has, and I was very impressed and inspired by the choices that he makes. He’s always made really good choices, so yeah, I was over the moon to just go and meet him, and actually, I did this weird thing on the first take. There’s this scene, and I just kissed him on the head. We weren’t even recording. It’s not in the movie. There’s no reason for me to have done it. But yeah, I think that’s probably why I got the part.... He’s just [a] very nice man and didn’t really say anything, but I’m sure when I left the room, they were like “Huh?” But yeah, so it was within the conventions of a casting process. Pretty normal but with really brilliant people."
On what was it like coming in with this cast that was already established for the first film:
"I’ve been watching all these people’s films since I was a kid, like Johnny Depp, I mean, Eddie I said,
even Ezra [Miller]. I’ve been a big fan of Ezra before I started acting, so yeah, it was pretty scary,
but like I say, everyone’s so nice and wonderful that it was quite a smooth boat into being there.
I’ve been here forever. I forgot there was another film before."
Mugglenet: Ezra Miller Interview
It’s a very particular feeling on this set. It’s immense. It’s also more quiet than a lot of smaller sets
I’ve ever been on. And there’s a real sense of collaboration in the process of finding each scene.
We take time to rehearse, which is a rare gift when you’re on a studio schedule making an enormous
movie. We have a lot of really considered conversations in which everyone’s voice is heard who’s
participating in the scene. We work really intimately with these various devoted departments, like the
puppeteers and the visual effects department, the props department, various people who are enabling
us to fall deeper and deeper into a world of imagination…"
Video source
More reports and interviews from Mugglenet:
David Yates Interview
"Fundamentally, it’s a love story, but it has a really interesting thriller-esque sort of vibe to it as well."
Colleen Atwood Interview
Pierre Bohanna Interview
Set Visit Report Stepping into Wizarding Paris
Set Visit Report: What Are Grindelwald’s Plans?
Set Visit Report: Inside the French Ministry
Meet the New Faces of Crimes of Grindelwald
Beware! New Beasts in Crimes of Grindelwald
Martin Foley Interview
Inside the Prop Department with Pierre Bohanna
What Brings You to Paris: Why Your Favorite Fantastic Beasts Characters Are in the City of Lights
David Heyman Interview
Zoe Kravitz at SDCC2018
EW photoshoot by Ben Watts
On Leta Lestrange: "...I think she’s complex and rich and charismatic, and Zoë is bringing color and shade to the part that, I think, elevates it even further. I think that she is a wonderful character, who, like so many of Jo’s characters, is trying to come to terms with who they are."
"Leta is someone who[m] Newt had a very close relationship, way back, with. And they were at Hogwarts together, and one of the things I think we will enjoy is, just like his love of beasts, he was able to see the good in people. And Leta is someone who, I think, wrestles with that a little bit. She’s from a pure-blood family, and that whole thing of what you’re born and who you are is an element of her character. She’s a wonderful character, and so in terms of family, I think it’s a part of who she is."
On Grindelwald: "He can make people follow him because he is as persuasive as he is. He’s incredibly charismatic. And he is wonderfully amoral. Or awfully amoral, depending on which way you look at it. Wonderful for a delicious villain, awful in terms of an individual. And he’s an absolutist. He sees only one path. He believes in [the] superiority of wizardkind over Muggles and makes a very persuasive case for that. Not one that I am prepared to follow. Not one I suspect you’re prepared to follow. But you can understand why some people do, and that’s really, really scary."
EW: Zoë Kravitz reacts to her character getting dissed in Fantastic Beasts
gif source: professorlupins.tumblr.com
The Leaky Cauldron: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Set Reports:
Interview with Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander)
"...discussing how Newt will develop going forwards, his relationships with other
characters (specifically Theseus, Leta, Bunty and Tina), his love of magical creatures,
and his role in Dumbledore’s plans to thwart Grindelwald! (Spoiler Warning!)
Interview with Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
“...With Newt we all sort of fell in love with the blue coat, right? So what I realized that
I wanted to do with it is take a little bit more– he’s done a little better in the world on the
outside. His clothes are a little bit nicer quality; they’re not quite as rumply; they’re a little
more urban I’d say. He’s written a book and he’s become acknowledged for who he is.
And what I did is I took a gray fabric that I found that I had woven for the film ‘cause I
found an old piece and then the mill luckily reproduced it for me and then we just wanted
a little bit of a hint of blue so I did a screen over it of little, tiny blue dots so in some of
the light you catch kinda the old blue. It’s pretty subtle but you get a little kick of it without
it being the same..."
The Magical Creatures of Crimes of Grindelwald
Bowtruckle, Niffler, Baby nifflers, Thestral, Kelpie, Zouwu, Firedrake, Augurey,
Matagot and Leucrotta
Character Profiles: Trouble in Paris
This report will disclose firsthand exclusive details about Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes
of Grindelwald characters, including plot details not seen in the trailers (Spoiler alert)!
Newt Scamander: ... a brilliant Magizoologist, is a courageous and resourceful wizard
... He would prefer to carry on quietly with his life’s work: studying, rescuing and caring
for magical animals. However, his former professor and friend, Albus Dumbledore, has
another job in mind for him—a mission that will again set him directly in the path of the
dangerous, and increasingly more powerful, Grindelwald...
More characters: Tina and Queenie Goldstein, Jacob Kowalski, Albus Dumbledore,
Gellert Grindelwald, Credence, Maledictus, Leta Lestrange, Theseus Scamander,
Yusuf Kama, Nicholas Flamel, and Abernaty
Interview with Callum Turner (Theseus Scamander)
Interview with Ezra Miller (Credence Barebone)
Interview with Director David Yates
Interview with Producer David Heyman
Art Department & Plot Run-Through with Martin Foley
Walking the French Wizarding World: French Diagon Alley & the French Ministry
Props Department with Pierre Bohanna
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Back To Hogwarts Featurette - Fantastic Beasts: Th...
Cast and crew interviews from the set of The Crime...
New photos with fans from Instagram
Happy 35th Birthday Andrew Garfield! 🎂☺️🍀❤️😘
Comic Con 2018 - FBTCoG press conference
French interview from melty
TBT - Eddie at 'Le Crazy Horse' opening in London ...
First official photo of Eddie and Felicity from ‘T...
The Crimes of Grindelwald - latest promo, pics and...
Eddie to play the “Angel of Death” in 'The Good Nu...
Fifth Anniversary post - Eddie And Hannah arm-in-a...
Signing at the San Diego Comic Con on 21st July 20...
One day filming in Greenwitch for The Aeronauts - ...
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VOCALS MAREN. Maren is from Arlington TX and judging from the deafening screeches of joy from the crowd, they are proud of her 😁 So so grateful this happened, I was so happy I was really just bopping like an 8 year old alone in my room. 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗@marenmorris
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Maren Morris and Taylor Swift Come Together for ‘The Middle’ in Dallas [Watch]
Wendy Hermanson
Fans attending the Dallas stop of Taylor Swift's Reputation Tour Friday night (Oct. 5) got a big surprise when one of their hometown own — Arlington, Texas' Maren Morris — joined Swift on stage for a duet of Morris' hit "The Middle."
Swift introduced Morris in glowing terms:
" I think I can safely categorize myself as a superfan of this artist," she told the crowd. "I listen to [Morris' Hero album] over and over and over, and I can't wait to see what she does next."
Swifties seemed thrilled to see Morris, and the superstar herself continued the praise later on her social media. "So so grateful this happened," Swift wrote. "I was so happy I was really just bopping like an 8 year old alone in my room."
Morris gushed in return, posting on her own accounts: "I look up a whole lot to how you've made a career and I hope to someday achieve even a percent of what you've so gracefully cultivated ... you know no boundaries, and that's what music should be about."
Morris also posted a photo of the two rehearsing before the show, marveling, "Did we just become best friends?" That would certainly be a friendship to keep eyes on!
The Dallas stop, which plays an additional night Saturday, marks Swift's final North American dates before heading to Australia. Morris is currently working on her sophomore album. "The Middle," which came out in January, is a collaboration with DJ/producer Zedd alongside electronic duo Grey, which gained Morris a No. 1 single on the dance charts.
29 Songs From Women in Country That Demand Attention:
Source: Maren Morris and Taylor Swift Come Together for ‘The Middle’ in Dallas [Watch]
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dispute Stories April 11, 2013
Judge says Apple and Google are using litigation as a business strategy, have ‘no interest’ in settlement
Jordan Kahn - Apr. 11th 2013 8:10 am PT
In an ongoing case in which Apple and Google’s Motorola have accused each other of infringing various mobile related patents since 2010, U.S. District Judge Robert Scola said in an order yesterday that the two companies have no interest in reaching a settlement. Bloomberg reports Scola said in his order that both companies are using the litigation as a “business strategy that appears to have no end”:
“The parties have no interest in efficiently and expeditiously resolving this dispute; they instead are using this and similar litigation worldwide as a business strategy that appears to have no end,” U.S. District Judge Robert Scola in Miami said in an order dated yesterday. “That is not a proper use of this court.”
“Without a hint of irony, the parties now ask the court to mop up a mess they made by holding a hearing to reduce the size and complexity of the case,” he wrote. “The court declines this invitation.”
The result is Apple and Google will now have a four month period to narrow their claims related to the case that now includes over 180 claims for 12 patents. Bloomberg notes that Scola said the case currently includes “disputes over the meaning of more than 100 terms,” and that the case would be put on hold until the disputes are resolved if the two companies are unable to come up with a solution before the four month timeframe expires.
Back in November there were reports that Apple and Google’s Motorola were considering a settlement and even submitted “proposals on using binding arbitration to reach a licensing agreement” for standard essential patents to courts in Wisconsin. At the time Apple said “such an agreement could lead to a global settlement of all of their patent disputes,” but the two companies couldn’t come to an agreement on the arbitration process.
Last year Apple and HTC announced they reached a global settlement in multiple patent-related cases that some analysts estimated could be worth as much as $180 million to $280 million annually. When it comes to Samsung, many reports quoted Samsung’s Shin Jong-kyun as claiming the company does not “intend to (negotiate) at all” following the HTC settlement.
dispute Stories April 3, 2013
Apple allows Microsoft SkyDrive 3.0 update into App Store following delays
- Apr. 3rd 2013 9:25 am PT
@JordanKahn
Apps & Updates iOS iPad iPhone Apps App Store
Update: Microsoft provided us with the following comment noting that “people interested in buying additional storage will do so via the web versus in the app.” In other words, it doesn’t look like Apple will be getting a cut of additional storage purchased, but users won’t be able to do so via the iOS app:
We worked with Apple to create a solution that benefited our mutual customers. The SkyDrive app for iOS is slightly different than other SkyDrive apps in that people interested in buying additional storage will do so via the web versus in the app.
Back in December we heard reports, later confirmed by Microsoft, that Apple was delaying updates to its SkyDrive iOS app. The delays were apparently over a dispute regarding whether or not Apple should receive its usual 30% cut for additional storage that users purchased through the app.
While there is no word yet on exactly how Microsoft and Apple resolved the issue, Microsoft announced today on its Windows SkyDrive blog that a new update is available for the iOS app via iTunes starting today.
Version 3.0 of the app, the first update to SkyDrive for iOS since June, brings support for iPhone 5 and iPad mini, a revamped user experience, enhancements to photo features such as the ability to download full res photos to iPad and iPhone, and much more: expand full story
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Oyster and sashimi bars add to the fun at White on Whitehaven Long Lunch!
December 22, 2017 by Joscelyn O'Keefe
The Fish D’Vine White on Whitehaven Long Lunch, on Whitehaven Beach, just keeps getting better with the announcement that there will now also be an oyster bar and a sashimi bar, thanks to new sponsor Whitsunday Pacific Seafoods.
Fish D’Vine has taken out the spot of naming rights sponsor of the White on Whitehaven Long Lunch and Whitsunday Pacific Seafoods has now jumped on as a silver sponsor of the event, which is due to take place on Saturday, January 20.
The seafood company, which works with local fishermen to ensure premium freshness and quality, will be setting up an oyster bar and sashimi bar on Whitehaven Beach, to complement the seafood banquet and slow-cooked barbecued meats being served up by Fish D’Vine.
The White on Whitehaven Long Lunch will be a centrepiece of the Whitsundays Clipper Race Carnival (January 13 – 29, 2018) – a two-week extravaganza to welcome the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet when they arrive in the Whitsundays mid-January 2018.
Around 350 people – all wearing white – are expected at the lunch and they will be seated at long tables along the snowy sands of Whitehaven Beach, one of the most photographed beaches in the world.
The guests, who will include the Clipper crews, their friends and families, will arrive at Australia’s No.1 beach in style on board a comfortable Cruise Whitsundays vessel and will be greeted on arrival with Moet champagne and canapes.
Tourism Whitsundays Sales & Marketing Manager Tash Wheeler said the White on Whitehaven Long Lunch was going to be sensational and would be a spectacular welcome for the Clipper crews, their families and supporters.
“This is certainly a not-to-be-missed event and I am sure the Whitsunday region will turn out in droves to help celebrate the arrival of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet,” she said.
“The lunch is just one of a whole raft of events taking place right across the region and we would urge locals and visitors to make the most of the two-week carnival, which includes a free Welcome Party, a Progressive Cruise Lunch and a Rodeo by the Reef, in Bowen.”
Fish D’Vine co-owner Kevin Collins said he and his team were very excited to be catering the White on Whitehaven Long Lunch.
“We’ve catered for some pretty special events before, in some pretty special places, but this one is going to be amazing on iconic Whitehaven Beach,” he said.
“To be sitting on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, eating fresh local seafood and drinking in the view – it doesn’t get any better than that! I think it is going to be a very fitting welcome for the Clipper crews and will provide them with memories to last a lifetime.”
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is a unique event, which sees seasoned skippers partnered with novice crews on an epic 40,000 nautical mile adventure around the world.
Airlie Beach will host the Clipper Race yachts, their skippers and international crews and supporters, as the final stop of the Australian leg of the race.
For more information about the Whitsundays Clipper Race and to book tickets for the White on Whitehaven Long Lunch, please visit www.whitsundayclipperrace.com.au.
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Register Log In AmbergrisCaye.com Home Forums Specials & Events Costa 2012 Fly Fishing Film to be featured
Costa 2012 Fly Fishing Film to be featured #436085
For the first time in Central America, the Tres Pescados Fly Fishing Shop on Ambergris Caye will be hosting the Costa 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour. Annually, Costa del Mar selects a collection of short films produced and submitted by fly fisherman relating to their fishing adventures. Fishing enthusiasts will be happy to learn that this year, films will be screening in San Pedro Town for one day, including one related to Belize.
According to the host and organizer, Will Flack of the Tres Pescados Fly Fishing Shop, entries for the film were submitted from all over the world. Submissions are reviewed by a committee tasked with choosing the top films to feature in the tour. The top 10 to 12 films are picked and premiered in over 120 cities all over the world. The films focus on fly fishing and the adventures and stories that fly fishermen experience.
This year’s film tour is especially significant because one of the films chosen is “Geo Fish, a Maya Prophecy” and it features Belize. According to Flack, the film tells the story of two fishermen who drove a pickup truck that runs on vegetable oil from USA, through Mexico eventually making it to Belize. While not going into full details, Flack said the film showcases the beauty of Belize and its rich fishery; it is a film that anyone would enjoy.
The event will be a charitable one as all proceeds raised will be donated to the Bone Fish/Tarpon Trust – Project Permit which has a presence in Belize. Flack says that having the screening in San Pedro will give fishermen the opportunity to interact with others involved in the fly fishing industry in Belize. In addition those that attend will also be supporting an event that will generate funds that will eventually be used to educate others about the importance of the fishery habitats in Belize.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 28th at 7PM just in front of the Tres Pescados Fly Fishing Shop at the northern end of Barrier Reef Drive in San Pedro Town. Limited tickets are available for $30. As an incentive, those in attendance will have the opportunity to win a pair of Costa del Mar sunshades. For further information regarding the film, you can contact Will Flack at 226-3474 or by email at [email protected]
Re: Costa 2012 Fly Fishing Film to be featured [Re: Marty] #436094
Birdland - 1 mile north
ScubaLdy
This looks very exciting - I'll buy a ticket!
Harriette
Take only pictures leave only bubbles
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E09: The Watchers on the Wall
[Book Spoilers] EP409 Discussion
By Ran, June 8, 2014 in E09: The Watchers on the Wall
The Watchers on the Wall
HouseHarrison
Location:Israel
Wait, so I haven't watched this episode yet, but...... what is this I hear about Stannis not arriving at the Wall yet? What the actual fuck???? Someone say it ain't true. I seriously do not want to have to wait another week to finally see Stannis again.
He's not, the preview's confirm he's arriving next week though (you see horses charging through the woods at wildlings)
Personally I've become more critical of the show but have no issues with this ep. I loved it.
YourMomsBox
Who said I am always pro-D&D? Frankly, I'm insulted and offended by your assumptions and defamation of character. I simply made a comment about the vinegar running through this place tonight and you speak these falsities about me.
Insulted, offended, defamation of character? Come on man...it's a freaking message board.
Disappointed they didn't end with Stannis showing up but set up a good cliffhanger for show watchers. I think most of them will be surprised when Stannis saves them at the last minutes but still, I thought that was a great episode. Great fight sequences and freakin' Mammoths! I thought it was better than Blackwater.
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DaveyJoe
Bear Enthusiast
I am genuinely puzzled why do we keep talking about one thing that wasn't in tonight's episode aka Stannis, when there are so many things that sucked IN the episode? Question for the philosophers, apparently...
Because the debates aren't about what makes good television, but what goes against everybody's preconceived notions about the perfect adaptation of ASOIAF. Again, the pacing of the battle was more faithful to the books than what many posters wanted or were expecting, and that's what is upsetting so many. Jon Snow was one of my favorite characters in the books, and he's been my biggest disappointment in the show. I'm also a big fan of Stannis in the books, and I greatly prefer SD's Stannis performance than Kit's Jon Snow. But in the grand scheme of things we needed a good Jon Snow episode. The first couple of chapters about the battle were about Jon coming into his own and learning how to lead. I remember all of the outrage over the show combining all of the battles into one episode, and now everybody is upset that it is split over two episodes, not because it's bastardizing the books, but because certain posters wanted to rush the story to make it all about Stannis. Stannis will get his moment, but not at the expense of Jon Snow, who is a more important character, in the books and the show.
Khal-a-bunga
Serf's Up
Location:U.S.
If you think they are following the books then this is a big mistake. They killed Grenn and Pyp who are fully alive and well in the books.
And doing absolutely nothing of importance.
Señor de la Tormenta
Sellsword King
I cant see why Thorne wont be named as LC.
Alia Atreides
Location:Brooklyn
I thought the episode was pretty good, though it was not as good as Blackwater.
Highlights - Sam growing by leaps and bounds, bagging a Thenn and promising to stay with Gilly. Thorne vs. Tormund! Giants and mammoths! Grenn rallying the other Crows at the gate as they face their doom. Ghost coming out and fighting for our boys!
Could have done without - Anything with Slynt, the Wildlings' pre-battle discussion of Ygritte/Jon Snow. I don't understand why Pip and Grenn were killed off.
It is a shame that they're leaving the resolution of the Wildlings/Night's Watch battle, which should get at least 15 minutes, for the season finale, which will be utterly jam-packed with Important Stuff. They can't leave out or shorten the Tyrion scenes or the Dany/dragons business, or Bran communing with the trees or whatnot. I doubt we'll see much of Our Man Stannis next week. On the other hand, there may be more Sam/Gilly billing and cooing.
I agree with all but Slynt he needed to be there I hope they do as much justice as they can next week with the finale.
Ilúvatar
Landed Knight
Leaving Stannis out was definitely the right move. It would all have been too rushed otherwise.
Colonel Green
Location:Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
I don't understand why Pip and Grenn were killed off.
They're very minor characters who don't have any meaningful role in subsequent books, and serve (in theory) to give some emotional resonance to the battle.
In practice the two of them have had very, very little screentime, so resonance is rather muted. They'd have been better-served by developing them a bit more before their deaths this season.
Maester Hodor
So with the lack of Stannis in this episode, does this mean Jon won't become LC this season? I figured he would, but there's way too many things that have to happen at the wall, and only one episode to go now.
It was sad to see Pyp and Grenn die, but at least Edd is still around.
Trust me, sometimes I feel they are doing the service to the character by omitting her.
Keep wondering... Let it be shrouded with mystery...
Wellcome to the club of the abused characters. You ve a place to sit between Jaime and Stannis.
I'm a nasty woman
Grenn helped take out a giant, yo! Pyp showed us true bravery!
Thelastactionhero
We need a Gregor orgy next episode. Stannis is a waste of resources.
Alayne's Shadow.
Winged Knight
To be quite fair, I don't think the episode sucked. But It was certainly not the best episode this season, and I'm not sure if it even makes it to the Top 5 of the season.
Cas Stark
I advise you to drink a lot of coffee or red bull next week, because I have a feeling that if you blink a couple of times you might miss Stannis and his moment.
Lord Carson
Location:Boston
I expect the same from you. I got called a fanatic by you i believe. Fanatic > Apologist.
I don't believe I addressed that directly to, but if I did, my apologies. In fact, I admire your devotion to the character. In my opinion, it's a bit silly to be as upset as some people are, but perhaps I should have chosen my words more carefully. Fanatic was the first to pop into my head but of course, it isn't the right choice. No offense intended. :cheers:
Document this thread, this is the first time you'll see so many people complain that a certain storyline wasn't rushed.
RumHam
I thought the episode was pretty great. Sam and Jon's talk about the wording of their oath was right off message boards like this. My only real complaint is Slynt being a total coward. Can't we have greyer characters? The dude can't just be a cunt he has to be a useless coward too?
Thank you, but I will drink a full horn of ale dressed as Robert Baratheon as I do every week.
Imo, I would have:
-Cut about 20 minutes of questionably relevant non-book material during the previous episode, and put the battle prep scenes for this episode in there
-Added 15 minutes to the runtime for this episode
To have an extra 35 minutes to devote to Mance/Stannis.
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Wood Buffalo continues to push for fly-by-night contractors over employees
July 9, 2019 by ccooper
FORT MCMURRAY – As the lockout of Wood Buffalo Housing (WBH) employees reaches the two-month mark, bargaining between CUPE 1505 and the housing authority continues at a slow pace.
Earlier today, Wood Buffalo Housing issued a news release outlining its perspective on how bargaining has progressed. CUPE 1505 President Judy Collier was unimpressed. “They did not provide accurate information” said Collier. “For instance, three members have been moved to the Rotary House Collective Agreement, not two.”
Collier said CUPE remains committed to fighting for employees who are committed to the region instead of replacing them with “low wage contractors.”
“The union is committed to increasing its pressure campaign.” Collier said. Union advertising was expanded on Friday to movie theatres, and that they are looking at bringing pressure on WBH board members.
“The WBH board members have been too quiet,” said Collier. “They can take a stand and end this mistreatment of their employees. We’re not prepared to let them hide much longer.”
Wood Buffalo Housing bans public from “public meeting”
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The FOMC has authorized temporary reciprocal currency arrangements (central bank liquidity swaps) with certain foreign central banks to help provide liquidity in U.S. dollars to overseas markets.
These swaps involve two transactions. First, when the foreign central bank draws on the swap line, it sells a specified amount of its currency to the Federal Reserve in exchange for dollars at the prevailing market exchange rate. The foreign currency that the Federal Reserve acquires is placed in an account for the Federal Reserve at the foreign central bank. This line in the statistical release reports the dollar value of the foreign currency held under these swaps.
Second, the dollars that the Federal Reserve provides are deposited in an account for the foreign central bank at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. At the same time as the draw on the swap line, the Federal Reserve and the foreign central bank enter into a binding agreement for a second transaction in which the foreign central bank is obligated to repurchase the foreign currency at a specified future date at the same exchange rate. At the conclusion of the second transaction, the foreign central bank pays a market-based rate of interest to the Federal Reserve. Central bank liquidity swaps are of various maturities, ranging from overnight to three months.
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“A Rebirth of Philosophical Thought” is an essay by John William Corrington that appeared in The Southern Review in 1984. It opens by discussing the connection between Louisiana State University and Eric Voegelin and addresses the efforts of Voegelin and Ellis Sandoz to bring about a “rebirth” in philosophical thought, namely in premodern, mythopoetic forms of philosophizing.
Corrington calls Voegelin’s thought “an argument directed to the reader as spoudaios, the mature human being who, if he is capable of theoria, self-reflection, will be able to reconstitute in his own psyche the substance of what Voegelin has experienced in recollection from a past rendered opaque for most of us by some five hundred years of cultural destruction.”
For both Voegelin and Corrington, Nazism, Marxism, fascism, communism, and other totalizing ideologies of the twentieth century were the result of disordered philosophy and the divorce of modern thinking from its premodern antecedents for which humans had an innate longing, but from which they were alienated by modernity.
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Carrie Fisher: A Life In Photos
By Erin Kelly
Fisher will be remembered for her acting talent and razor-sharp wit. Look back on her storied life with these Carrie Fisher photos.
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A scene from "Shampoo," Fisher’s big screen debut in 1975. Flickr/John Irving
Hairstyle test and overalls for "Star Wars." Flickr/Randar
As our beloved princess Leia Organa. Flickr/Randar
On set with the legendary Peter Cushing. Flickr/Randar
With German filmmaker Wim Wenders at the premiere of F.I.S.T. in 1978.Wikimedia/Photo by Alan Light
In Norway during the filming of The Empire Strikes Back. Flickr/Randar
Promoting "Return of the Jedi" at a Rolling Stone Magazine beach shoot, 1983. Flickr/Summer1978
Being attended to by chief hairdresser on "Return of the Jedi," Barbara Ritchie. Flickr/Randar
In the slave costume that sparked a million fantasies. Flickr/Sal Ami
With Irvin Kershner, director of "The Empire Strikes Back." Flickr/Randar
Performing with Bill Murray on Saturday Night Live in 1978.
Smiling PortraitPhoto by Robert Mora/Getty Images
In 2003 with her mother, Debbie Reynolds, at the 2nd Annual "Runway for Life" celebrity fashion show. Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images
Fisher with the "Star Wars" director at the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to George Lucas in 2005. Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
At a Barnes and Noble book signing for The Best Awful in 2005. Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images
Fisher and Craig Ferguson in 2006 during a segment of "The Late Late Show."Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Posing for a portrait during her Wishful Drinking tour at the Sydney Observatory Hotel in 2010.Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Posing for a portrait during her "Wishful Drinking" tour at the Sydney Observatory Hotel in 2010. Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher attend the Midnight Mission's 100 year anniversary Golden Heart Gala in 2014. Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images for The Midnight Mission
Fisher with Harrison Ford in 2015. Kevin Winter/Getty Images
With daughter Billie Lourd at the Premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015.Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images
We thought if anyone could make it out of 2016 alive, it would be Carrie Fisher. Sadly, the child of Hollywood royalty Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher -- and the woman whom the world knew best as a badass princess -- succumbed to complications of a major heart attack on December 27th. Fisher was 60 years old.
An actress, writer, and comedienne, Fisher gained fame for her role in the revolutionary sci-fi film Star Wars in 1977, but in recent days had been promoting her latest book, The Princess Diarist.
The book received a lot of hype by disclosing details of a relationship with Harrison Ford during the filming of the movie. Fisher's other books detail her battles with addiction and mental illness, as she was never one to shy away from her flaws.
The world will remember Fisher for her immense acting talent, sharp wit, and to-a-fault honesty. Look back on her storied life with these twenty-one Carrie Fisher photos.
For more quintessential of Carrie Fisher's life, check out these behind-the-scenes photos from the original Star Wars trilogy.
Erin Kelly is a freelance writer, artist and video editor that splits her time between the humid Midwest and the dusty corners of her mind.
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Shaman King takes place in a world not unlike our own. Except in this world, some people can see spirits, and join with them to gain new powers.
The story focuses on Yoh Asakura, a seemingly extremely lazy shaman who's partnered with the samurai Amidamaru. Along the way, he meets up with Manta Oyamada (Morty in the dub), a studious and otherwise Ordinary High School Student who can see ghosts, and who soon becomes Yoh's best friend; Tao Ren (Lenny), a Chinese Perpetual Frowner who was The Lancer in every way; Horohoro (Trey Racer), a snowboarder and the token Ainu; Ryu/Ryo, a delinquent turned Master of the Wooden Sword; Lyserg Diethel, who's looking for his family's killer; and Chocolove (Joco) McDonnell, a reformed gangster who wants to save the world with stand-up comedy. And then there's Anna Kyouyama: Yoh's fiancee, a bit of an Education Mama, who actually cares much more than she lets on.
The team is participating in the Shaman Fight, in which shamans from around the world fight for the right to merge with, well, God.
This series shows a tremendous amount of research on the part of the author (Hiroyuki Takei, also authorof Butsu Zone), but sadly, the manga was Cut Short when its popularity faded. It's now gotten a completely redrawn re-release in Japan under the title of Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang[1] in which the actual ending was released over two more volumes. A Western release of this edition has yet to be announced.
The manga ended after 300 chapters. There is a sequel called Shaman King Flowers, which is set to officially start April of 2012. Theres also the supplementary manga Shaman King 0 which tells short stories of the characters before the main one, and Shaman King Remix Track short stories in the reprinted edition of humorous nature.
One of the many animes dubbed by 4Kids. The Spanish and Latin Americans also got a translation, and had the Japanese original dubbed in Spanish with only a bit of Cultural Translation and pretty decent casts.
Not to be confused with the Manhwa Shaman Warrior.
Tropes used in Shaman King include:
Adults Are Useless: Semi-inverted. An interesting case where the parents know exactly what's going on with their kids. They have decided to leave the fate of the world to their children, seeing how they have their limits and their children can still grow. Subverted with Faust, an adult who is a valuable asset to the team.
Aerith and Bob: While there is a decent amount of this throughout the series, the X-Laws provide a great example. They consist of: Marco, Dingbat, Minnie, Lucky, Bunstar, Porf and finally...Kevin.
Affably Evil: Hao/Zeke in the anime qualifies big time, smiling and acting cheery while doing extremely horrible things.
The key word here is 'acting'. But it's arguable that he has his moments of being Affably Evil as well.
Probably also qualifies as a Well-Intentioned Extremist, at least at one time in his life. See his ultimate goal to create a shaman-only utopia in order to 'save' the world from humans who are either, in his mind, contributing to its annihilation through ignorance or though simply not doing anything to stop it or change.
All There in the Manual: Hao's past is explained in a side story of all things. Though it sort makes sense since, nobody around but him knew about it.
Alternative Foreign Theme Song: And it's decent
Anti-Villain: It's an established rule of the series that truly evil people cannot see ghosts. Therefore, all 'evil' shamans are either convinced they're doing the right thing or not as bad as they seem.
And by that, it means any "normal" human with some exceptions in the series are automatically evil, since they don't see ghosts as they don't have a high enough spiritual sense.
Anyone Can Die: Pretty much everyone dies at one point or another. Question is how long they stay dead.
Basically if a character is named, they die. Then they get better. Most of them, that is.
Armor-Piercing Slap: Anna is infamous for this. Not even Hao is immune.
Arranged Marriage: Yoh and Anna.
Art Evolution: Two gradual, yet noticeable improvements in style. Compare the early chapters with middle chapters and then those with the chapters toward the end and the overall quality improves drastically.
Ascended Fanboy: In the anime only, Manta actually becomes a shaman.
The Atoner: Ren.
Author Appeal: Allegedly, Anna was written as the kind of woman the author likes. Since she was a Canon Immigrant from a former manga by the same author, this shouldn't surprise us.
Babies Ever After: Hana, the son of Yoh and Anna, is an example of this, as the author wrote Funbari No Uta after the No Ending of Shaman King.
Though this was hinted when Yoh and Anna "slept together" the night before the start of the Shaman tournament and Yoh's ancestor Asakura Yohken asked Yoh if he had any children, causing Yoh to blush.
Also, at the very end of the manga, Ren also has a son. He refuses to tell who the mother is, but the fact that the boy has silver hair and red eyes implies that it's probably Iron Maiden Jeanne. Plus, there's this. It's not as much implied as it is outright stated.
Badass Adorable could apply to Matamune. Cat with a pipe here and changes into a katana here. You decide.
Badass Family: The Asakura Family. And the Tao family.
Badass Native: The entire Patch tribe. Also Horohoro, who is an Ainu from Hokkaido.
Berserk Button: The cruel and calm Faust goes berserk on Yoh when he calls Eliza, both his wife and spirit, a puppet.
MANTA!!
Best Her to Bed Her: Anna the Third, who came all the way to Tokyo to challenge Hana to battle and make him her fiance if he wins.
Beware the Nice Ones: Hao. And Jeanne. And Yoh, really. ...Basically, if a character is smiling, friendly, and happy, they probably have enough power to annihilate a small country and a temper you really don't want to press.
Big Screwed-Up Family: The Tao family, to the core. Also, the Asakura family, though to lesser extent.
Black and White Insanity: The X-Laws are all this. Especially in the anime.
Blade on a Stick: Ren's Weapon of Choice is a Chinese kwan-dao that he stores in segments in his suitcase when not fighting. How strong is it? In his first appearance, he used it (just it, Over Souls were unknown at the time) to slice a car cleanly in two.
Bland-Name Product: The Patch aren't any real Native American tribe, and they live on Mesa Verdede, not to be confused with Mesa Verde. Lampshaded in that none of the Muggles have even heard of this "Patch" tribe.
Oh, it gets better than that. In the English dub and the video games based on them, Yoh and crew pass through the town of Duringo and the Redstone national park.
Bowdlerise: In the American release of the manga, Ponchi's... gigantic weaponized testicles are censored. In one scene, where he basically immobilizes Manta by wrapping him up with them, it's edited to look like some sort of thick hairy Seran wrap coating, and references are made to Ponchi's tail instead. A much huger variant of the same attack is used later on in the story; there, it's referred to as a "Ghost Bubble". However, the editing in both senes is slight enough that anyone paying attention will figure out what's really going on.
That and in the anime, Jeanne's Iron Maiden is really just a sarcophagus filled with thorns, even in the subbed version.
Marion Fauna's guardian ghost 'Chuck' had his pistols edited (poorly at that)... into rattles.
Brilliant but Lazy: Inverted, as much as it can be. Yoh is Brilliant but Lazy, sure. However he wants to be the Shaman King (who essentially gains the powers of God), explicitly so he can relax and do nothing for the rest of his life. He essentially is willing to work his ass off so that he will eventually never have to do anything again.
Except that's not his real reason.
Bruce Lee Clone: Lee Bailong.
Cain and Abel: Yoh and Hao.
Came Back Strong: Dying is just about the only way to increase ones spirit power so repeatedly by most fighters.
Can't Catch Up: Subverted, as all the main characters were shown to be at a similar skill level, having each received an upgrade either at the same time as Yoh or independently off screen before their next appearance.
Still played straight in some part though, as Ren still always finds reasons to worry about not being as strong as Yoh, especially when it becomes all about willpower.
Played straight when large segments of the latter portions of the series are all about people trying... and failing... to catch up to Hao.
Captain Obvious: Manta.
Catch Phrase: Several.
For Hao, "So Small" or its equivalent (translations vary.)
For Yoh, "It'll all work out."
"People who can see spirits are never bad"
Cash Cow Franchise: After the orignal manga line-up cancellation, the series suddenly had a rise in popularity, Spin Offs, Prequels and Sequels have been spawning left and right, which served to make the KanZenBan (Ultimate Edition) print line possible and give a proper ending to manga, and yet more works have been born lately. The recent Shaman King Zero says it best:
Tag-line:"From being unfinished, to being super completed!"
Crossover Cosmology: The spirits shamans use go from Japanese nature spirits to English fairies to Mesopotamian gods and even Angels.
Cultural Cross-Reference: Yes, Virginia, those two spirits are supposed to look like Ren and Stimpy.
Cute Is Evil: Iron Maiden is more Lawful Stupid, but still...
For a straight example, Opacho, who appears to be Hao's Dragon for most of the series.
Cycle of Revenge: Yoh mentioned this to Redseb when he killed Chocolove for murdering their father.
Also Ren mentioned it to Nichrom during their fight in the 7th plant..
Deadly Doctor: Faust.
Defeat Means Friendship, several times. Though each case of it takes multiple losses.
Except Lyserg.
Inverted with Faust VIII. He defeated Yoh, then Yoh and Anna earned his friendship.
Designated Girl Fight: Hana-gumi (Team Flowers) is pretty guilty of this, as they fight Anna, Tamao, and Tao Jun at the same time (though, all spirits involved are male), and later on they fight Magical Princess, though in a bit of a subversion the other team consists of much older witches.
Dismotivation: Yoh wants wants to win the shaman fight and become God so that he can have an easy life.
I don't know. It's pretty sound reasoning.
Disposable Woman: "Damuko", Horohoro's first love, also known as Kororo.
Dropped a Bridget On Him: Lyserg drops one on Ryu.
Egocentric Team Naming: Ren's team is Team 'The Ren'.
Emotionless Girl: Seyram Munzer, At the end of the series, where she has an angry charge at Hao, and afterward gained her emotions back (although in her last appearance, she isn't showing much emotion).
Enemy Without/Evil Twin: In this case, the evil Hao split his soul in two as he reincarnated, causing him to be reborn as a good twin and an evil twin. By design, the evil half had the lion's share of power.
Enlightenment Superpowers: Every shaman.
Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas: Hao to his mother. Anna may be the reincarnation of Hao's mother, as she looks a lot like his mother, explaining why he likes her so much.
Anna also slaps like his mother, apparently.
Everyone Is Bi: The interactions between many characters gives off this vibe.
Evil Makeover: Well, sort of, when Lyserg joins the X-Laws, though it's actually a uniform. (And they're Well Intentioned Extremists anyway.)
Expy: Gandhara's spirits, for those familiar with Takei's work Butsu Zone, look awfully familiar... Especially the spirits of Team Nyorai. Sati herself seems to be a grown version of Sachi, made more obvious by her spirit being an expy of Sachi's friend Senju. Also, as mentioned previously, Anna is a character in both Butsu Zone and Shaman King, though people are more liable to remember her for her appearance in Shaman King.
Face Death with Dignity: both Silva and Kalim did this while fighting against the heroes.
Face Heel Turn: Lyserg. He gets better.
Fake Brit: Ren and Jun both have British accents in the 4Kids dub. For some bizarre reason, Lyserg does not.
Famous Last Words: Faust's last words were to his dead wife.
"Elisa, my love ... I can be with you."
Five-Man Band: Five Warriors in the manga.
There's the five heroes who inherit the five Elemental Spirits: Yoh, Ren, Horohoro, Lyserg and Chocolove.
Also, in the anime, the Lilly Five.
Funny Background Event: During the two-volume flashback to Yoh's past, we repeatedly see a number of kids playing with tops very... enthusiastically. The between-chapters character profiles explain who these kids are: they sound very much like they'd belong in a Merchandise-Driven Serious Business anime about tops.
Gainax Ending: Within five chapters from the very end. Hao wakes up as Shaman King. Everyone dies. THEN the final battle starts, but is cut short by the power of love with a dash of Oedipus Rex. Then everyone gets better and has kids. You walk away feeling it is Evangelion with a happy ending.
Gecko Ending: A tad more action-oriented than the manga, basically boiling down to Yoh and Hao clashing. Hao nearly overpowers Yoh until the other Shamans pull a Gondor Calls for Aid and donate their powers to Yoh, effectively putting him on par with Hao until he eventually cuts him down (leading into a bit of Fridge Logic as it's been shown killing him hardly solves anything). The tourney is put on hiatus for a few months as the characters go about their lives...and then it promptly starts again.
Getting Crap Past the Radar Lyserg(ic) (Acid) Diethyl(amide)
And his spirit, Morphine, though that's far more blatant.
That one got changed in the VIZ translation to Morphea. But that's almost certainly meant to make it sound more like a name, as the VIZ translation has not shied away from references to morphine (up to and including showing Faust VIII drinking it with a bendy straw).
There's also a character called Peyote.
In the original artwork, a lot of Yoh's outfits have the symbol of a Marijuana Leaf. Probably to enforce his hippy nature. These were often censored in the Viz release.
In the English dub, Horohoro says to Yoh "After you bite the dust, buddy, naybe you could become the tournament mascot. Maybe a kangaroo or a jackass." To which Yoh responds with "It's a good thing you and I are friends or I would've take offense to that last comment." Cosidering it's a 4Kids dub, it's surprising they were able to get away with that.
The manga's Distant Finale isn't shy of showing the heroes we love and respect all boozed out. Yes, this includes Lyserg and freaking Manta.
And let's not forget the subtle hints about Yoh and Anna having Their First Time. Talking outside their Big Fancy House in yukatas? Okay. Being the only ones in said house, with not even Amidamaru around? Ho hum. Anna later asking Yoh if they can sleep in the same room that night, with Yoh calmly saying yes? Oooooh. Fans tracing their son Hana's age and conception and finding out that Anna was in the earliest pregnancy stages during the second half of the manga? W O W.
Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!. At one point, Mikihisa Asakura slaps the three witches of team Hana-Gumi in the process of trying to get them to calm down. Matilda, of course, cries out "Even my own parents never hit me!"
God Is Evil: As if Hao just being Shaman King wasn't enough to invoke this trope, after he decides not to wipe out the human race he decides to pass the time by messing with Hana. First order of business? Get him an Anna-clone for a fiancee.
Golem: emeth. Originally a traditional golem built out of clay, he was modified and given many mechanical components and the ability to transform into various shapes.
Groin Attack: Played straight, inverted, and played straight again with Ponchi, a tanuki spirit who, in one chapter, kicks Wooden Sword Ryu in the groin, attacks Manta with his groin, and then has his groin crushed by Anna.
Also played straight in the manga when Anna kicks Hao before he reveals his armor O.S. Kurobina.
And lest we forget that Ponchi, as a tanuki, has another literal groin attack, which is basically him using his gigantic weaponized testicles (in line with classic tanuki lore). When he reveals this move and tries it against Hana-Gumi, the three witches Groin Attack him right back. One gets blown to pieces with a revolver, and the other is severed
Handicapped Badass: Technically, Chocolove is blind, yet he has the highest furyoku out of the five warriors.
Faust VIII is crippled after his fight with Yoh due to giving his legs to his dead wife's skeleton. When he needs to get out of his wheelchair, he uses his dog's skeleton to make oversoul legs.
Haunted Headquarters: Yoh and Anna's home. Of course, being a (lazy) shaman and a iron-fisted itako, that tiny detail can't bother them.
Hair Reboot: Violently subverted by Ryu, whose gigantic Delinquent pompadour is cut very early into the story. His hair spends about 3/4 of the story re-growing, getting damaged and being rearranged in increasingly bizarre shapes before finally regaining its original form in sort of reverse-Important Haircut moment.
Hero Looking for Group: Somewhat played with. Since the beginning, Ryu has been in desperate search to find his "Best Place", somewhere where he belongs, though his idea of the best place has been more physical, such as a building or a home. But he finds his "Best Place" where the rest of his friends are.
Also Lyserg at first, he claimed to be "searching for allies".
Heel Face Turn: A lot of characters throughout the series. Noteworthy examples are Ren, Jun, Faust VIII, most of the X-Laws, and Lyserg, after his Face Heel Turn.
Hero Worshipper: Manta
Heroic Sacrifice: All the X-Laws but Jeanne, Marco and Lyserg, in the anime.
Hey, It's That Voice!: In the Latin American dub, Manta is kid Goku.
And Kid!Gohan. And Kid!Goten. And Shippo, and Shin-chan, and Tommy Pickles... And basically every animated child in the last two decades. Laura Torres could be the poster child for Woman Of A Thousand Voices, if only they didn't all sound exactly the same. Needless to say, Manta's voice brings back memories for almost everybody.
Also, in the Japanese version, Ken Ichijouji is a badass Atoner Chinese warrior, Karen Kasumi is a slightly sociopathic British kid looking for revenge and Faye Valentine is a badass medium who wants to be Shaman Queen.
Hey! Let's not forget Dilandau who, well, has a fair bit in common with his Shaman King counterpart.
Hot Shounen Mom: Asakura Keiko. And Tao Ran is pretty good looking too. Then there's Anna.
Hot Dad: Ren and Yoh became this with time.
I Am Not Left-Handed
Ill Girl: Eliza
I Have You Now, My Pretty: Hao tries this on Anna when they meet. She slaps him away promptly. He likes it.
Improbable Weapon User: Just on the good guy's team, we have Horohoro, who wields a snowboard, "Wooden Sword" Ryu, who wields a wooden sword, and Lyserg, who uses a divining pendulum and wire. However, the mechanics of the Over Soul means that any item can be a sufficiently deadly weapon, so long as it has some connection to the spirit.
Ineffectual Loners: The entirety of the X-Laws were not only Determinators, but killed indiscriminately to try and stop Hao. In the end, their efforts amount to getting annihilated by Hao and making him powerful enough to become a god.
I Was Just Passing Through: Inverted and overlapping with Embarrassing Rescue. In the anime, our heroes save their " enemy" in this fashion. Hao is pissed with the X-Laws for meddling with Yoh and decides to have his minions teach them a lesson. However, Yoh and the others can't stand to watch the slaughtering and decide to step in.
Horohoro: Whoa, don't get the wrong idea here.
Joco: It's not like we came to save you guys.
Ren: It's just how things turned out.
Marco: If I'm at the mercy of my enemies, then I'd rather choose a noble death!
Ren: Do whatever you like. But if you want to die, do it somewhere we can't see you.
In true Determinator and Ungrateful Bastard form, the remaining X-Laws respond to their rescue by continuing with their plans resulting in their saviours being sucked into the Gate of Babylon.
Karma Houdini: Faust VIII never really gets so much as yelled at for 1) slaughtering his first opponent and 2) doing... what he did to poor Manta. On the other hand, in the anime he *does* show genuine care for human life during the Shaman Tournament, and practically brings Len back from the dead during the final fight, which means he'd redeemed himself. In the manga, he ends up sacrificing himself so that the Five Warriors can continue trying to catch up to Hao, his death doesn't mean that much though as he just hangs around as a ghost.
Then there's Hao himself. He wins the tournament without even trying, despite the heroes' best efforts. He then becomes Shaman King and is even allowed to keep the title despite all the evil deeds he's done, which includes killing likely thousands of people. He only gets off with a slap from his mother and a bit of embarrassment due to this. Though he seems to get his 'just desserts' in the anime.
No mention of Iron Maiden Jeanne and Marco? The other X-Laws get redeemed by their Heroic Sacrifices, but these two apparently just start believing in Yoh out of the blue in the anime, and everything they did (killing other Shamans mercilessly, kidnapping Manta so as to use him as bait for Yoh, then encasing Yoh and his friends in a cage and sending them through the Door of Babylon) is just forgotten. While Jeanne seems to genuinely believe in Yoh, Marco apparently just grudgingly goes along with it because Jeanne wants him to. Admittedly, most of that could be explained by off-screen soul searching and character growth.
Katanas Are Just Better: Averted for the most part. Despite wielding a legendary katana, and being possessed by the spirit of that katana's owner, Yoh doesn't do much that's too crazy with Harusame until he starts using it for an Over Soul.
Kid Detective: Lyserg.
Kid Hero: Most of the main cast are this. Yoh. Ren. Horohoro. Chocolove. Lyserg...
Kick the Dog: Pretty much everyone on Hao's side slaughtered or tried to slaughter innocent bystanders and children, or otherwise enjoyed brutally inflicting pain, especially in the manga. Tao Ren also had a few of those moments before his Heel Face Turn. Ren's father deserves a mention for accidentally crushing the head of his pet (zombie) panda in his hand for no good reason. Iron Maiden Jeanne hastily executed any opposition using torture devices, though at least she didn't exactly look happy about that. Tokagero was a real meanie before being defeated too.
Kill Sat: In the manga, three of the X-Laws make a last-ditch attempt to kill Hao by shooting him with a satellite. It doesn't scratch him, of course.
Knight Templar: The X-Laws, to the core.
Kung Fu Jesus: It's never outright stated, but is heavily implied that Jesus was the winner of his generation's Shaman Fight. Which is great.
Don't forget Buddha!
Lampshade Hanging: The anime has a lot of fun with this.
Ren has some very Expressive Hair and in one scene this is pointed out by Bason when Ren is angered.
Bason: Ooh! Young Master's spiky hair has stiffened!
When it is revealed that Hao is Yoh's twin brother. In a dramatic shot, we see an uncharacteristically solemn-looking Yoh seemingly deep in contemplation after this revelation until he breaks the tension with a sigh and a smile...
Yoh: It's no use. Even though you just said we're twins, it still hasn't sunk in.
Horohoro: Weren't you just full of anxiety and couldn't talk?! God, you're so confusing!
The Niles, a team of Egyptian shamans, are explaining their origins...
Ryu: I-Is he serious?
Anatel: I explained all the details at the press conference for this episode.
[Cue Facefaults]
Lawyer-Friendly Cameo: Team LCT/Team Insane Asylum
Lawful Stupid: The X-LAWS are all this. A group that vows to wipe out Hao and his allies. Okay, the only problem is that if you are not on their side you're automatically considered an enemy. They refuse to work with others outside their group and tend to look down on anyone not in their team (mostly Marco carries this attitude). X-LAWS says they do this to rid evil from the world and stop the killing. It is not as bad in the manga, but in the anime they take it to the extreme. Way to go of ruining your chances helping other people stop the Big Bad.
Yoh even calls them out on this
"If you kill people just for standing in your way, then you're no better than Hao."
Licensed Game: There are two for Game Boy Advance, called Shaman King Master Of Spirits and Shaman King Master Of Spirits 2.
Light Is Not Good: Once again it's the X-Laws.
Lighter and Softer: The anime heavily censors the manga. Some choice examples:
Ryu's spirit, Tokagero, has a really disturbing background. His mother died of starvation, and he had to cannibalize her in order to survive.
Anna and Yoh's night together. Anna gives Yoh a little parting gift before he heads to America. Seeing as how they were both 15, it's no wonder it got cut; but since there was a very good chance Yoh would die, Anna wanted to make sure a child lived on.
The X-Laws are vicious bastards in the manga, they don't even flinch when their leader, Iron Maiden Jeanne, tortuously kills people: or when Hao kills one of their own in even more gruesome detail.
Ren actually killed the Patch official who oversaw his match, this becomes important later on.
Chocolove's past from the manga is both incredibly offensive, and utterly tragic. His parents were killed on Christmas day, turning him into a vicious killer, and leader of the gang, Shaft. He murders people in cold blood, but has his life turned around by a man named Orona. Those who watched the anime know Orona died, but in the manga he didn't die of old age -- he was murdered by Chocolove's gang.
Like Cannot Cut Like: Oversoul enfused weapons, unless broken quickly.
Loads and Loads of Characters: Not as many as some other manga. But enough to make you go "Oh yeah... That guy who hasn't done anything for like 30 chapters". Manta is probably the biggest offender. There are big chunks of the series where nobody reading knows where he is or why they should care. And than all of sudden, there he is. It's like the story kinda left him behind.
Lolicon: Ryu has quite a fascination with girls far younger than him, and even Horohoro's spirit.
And Lyserg.
Love At First Punch: The first thing Anna said to Yoh when they first met, was that he was blocking her way and should go die.
Love Makes You Evil: Faust. He became nuts after his ex-Ill Girl wife Eliza was shot to death a few months after he found the cure to her illness.
Hao. In a side story it is revealed his mother was a shaman, and was killed by a fake medium in order to cover up his scams after framing her as a demon. Once Hao finds out he isn't a half-demon, but a normal human with a gift for shamanism he decides it is time for vengeance.
Magical Computer: Manta's laptop becomes a literal example after Mosuke decides to move in.
More Teeth Than the Osmond Family: Oni especailly the Oh-Oni
More Than Mind Control: When Lyserg switches sides to the X-Laws, and arguably, Hao's ability to persuade just about anyone to join his side.
Mechanical Monster: Many of the shaman spirits.
The Medic: Faust VIII is a quite dark version of this trope.
Meteor Move : The first time we see Li Bailong fight, we get a very nicely executed Type A.
The Messiah: Yoh. Subverted with Iron Maiden Jeanne: she's supposed to be one and honestly believes she is, but her black-and-white view of the world works against her.
Necromantic: Faust VIII.
Jun and Bailong are quite the example as well.
Nietzsche Wannabe: Hao
Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot Faust VIII. He's a Mad German Doctor Necromancer. And he does this beautifully.
No Ending: Originally, the manga was canceled near the lead up to the climax. However, the updated re-release features the ending in two entirely new volumes.
No Celebrities Were Harmed: Matt Hardy, Edge, and Bubba Ray Dudley are shamans in the tournament; of course their mediums are tables, ladders, and chairs, oh my.
Chapter 79 also features a shaman who looks suspiciously like Hitler.
In the stands at one of the tournament battles, one can see a rather shocked looking Michael Jackson.
No Such Thing as Wizard Jesus: Averted. The manga lists Jesus, Muhammad and Gautama Buddha as previous holders of the title "Shaman King". However, given that the Shaman King is actually a spirit-medium who communes directly with God, he's far from being "just" a wizard.
Noble Savage: Subverted with the Native American Patch tribe, who have "traditional native hand-crafted" versions of high-tech consumer electronics and are shamelessly merchandising the Shaman Fight for money.
The "hand-crafted" part is probably true, as implied in the last chapter.
Oddly Named Updated Re-release: Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang.
Not all that odd if you know Japanese: "Kang Zeng Bang" comes out as "kanzenban", or "Perfect Edition".
Offhand Backhand: During the fight with Boris Tepes Dracula, Boris zips behind "Wooden Sword" Ryu, boasting that he has no time to dodge or use his sword; so Ryu simply pops him one with his fist, without turning around.
Off-Model: Happened occasionally in the very early chapters. Yoh had huge feet and hands, (and a long bang of hair that disappeared after like 3 volumes), Ren's hair was very jagged then he goes away for awhile and when he comes back into the series his hair is much more rounded and smooth. Manta had tiny feet, Anna had a big forehead, etc. Also, compare the diagram of Shaman Fight contestants in Chapter 78 with the updated version of the same people in Chapter 208 and see the incredible difference.
One-Hit Kill: The Legendary Left.
Opposites Attract: Just look at the calm, easy-going Yoh and the short-tempered, intimidating Anna.
Our Vampires Are Different: Played totally straight by Boris Tepes Dracula. Sort of. He turns out to not be a vampire in the end there.
Overtook the Manga, although the Gecko Ending was probably slightly more satisfying than the No Ending - see above.
The Only One Allowed to Defeat You
Onmyodo
Perfectly Arranged Marriage: Yoh and Anna, to everyone's surprise. Especially their own.
Perpetual Frowner: Tao Ren.
Phenotype Stereotype: Faust, a German, has blonde hair and blue eyes, as well as significantly paler skin than the rest of the cast.
Though somewhat subverted by the important American shamans of the cast, who are all either Native American or African-American.
Pillar of Light
Plucky Comic Relief: Chocolove, who is different from most examples in that he's actually funny and useful in battle.
Power Fist: In the manga at least, Lee Bailong gets a mechanized installment that can propel his fist forward with the explosion of a gunpowder canister. Helps that he is a physical zombie as opposed to the spirits used by the rest of the Shamans.
Powers Via Possession
The Power of Friendship
Pretty Freeloader: Anna, for some. Though considering how she's the one who comes up with the Training from Hell menus and Yoh does become stronger from them, she seems to consider said menus as payment.
Psychological Torment Zone
The Rez: The Patch tribe.
Scary Shiny Glasses: Marco from the X-Laws.
Scenery Censor: Takei chooses a weird way to evoke this- he uses a star to cover Hao's private parts when he's in a hot spring.
Shaggy Dog Story: None of the heroes win the tourney nor stop Hao from obtaining the Shaman King title. The most victory they get is, at the least, convincing him to not to destroy humanity. For now.
They don't even really convince him not to destroy humanity, really. It's implied by the main characters in the last chapter that Hao in fact brought them all back to life to prove that he was right. To elaborate, at the end of the final battle in the manga, Hao basically tells them all that since they're so convinced of the good in people, he'll revive them so they can try and "fix" everything. Cue the last chapter, 5 years into the future where our heroes admit that they learned pretty quickly that they couldn't change the world, and Hao probably knew this when he sent them back. No, they didn't convince him not to destroy humanity, Hao just decided it'd be more amusing to rub the fact that he was right in their faces.
Faust's backstory is definitely this. Faust studies all his life to become a doctor, barely having any time for a social life until he meets the one girl who befriends him and falls in love at first sight. The problem is, she has an incurable disease. Faust works his ass off for 20 years and then... SHE'S CURED! But on the first night in their new home she's killed by a burglar.
Sorting Algorithm of Evil: In the anime, especially, to the point of frustration. (How did THAT many Shamans end up with Giant Oversoul? It was supposed to be rare!)
Considering the tournament (and in fact most tournaments in anything) is essentially a Sorting Algorithm of Power, not quite surprising.
Sociopathic Hero: The X-Laws.
Space Alien: The last Plant guardian looks like this, but not. And like Ryu said, she's a cutie.
Spirit Advisor: Amidamaru to Yoh.
Theme Music Power-Up: Any time Brave Heart plays, you will receive plot exposition/explanation of sudden understanding, and complete and utter defeat of all opponents. It's subverted a few times, but generally played straight.
Theme Naming: The Patch tribe members are all named after elements of the periodic table: Silva (Silver), Goldva (Gold), Kalim (Kalium, another name for Potassium), Rutherfor (Rutherfordium), and so on.
The Gandhara are all named after supermarket chains in Japan, the X-Laws and Team Kabbalahers are partially named after tobacco brands. Team Iceman members are partially named ice cream brands while Team Niles has members named after Pocky, Pretz, and Picola and famous Egyptian historical figures.
They're Called "Personal Issues" for a Reason: Nearly the entire cast have some form of horrendous past, and most will extrapolate on theirs at some point. Notable exceptions, however, would be Hao, Anna, and Yoh himself. Their backstories only come to light in personal flashbacks and explanations by other characters.
Those Two Guys: More like ThoseNineGuys, or rather, the guys that make up Ryu's gang. Though one of them, Muscle Punch, does get a few lines.
Also, in the anime, Zen and Ryo.
The Bad Guy Wins: Subverted AND played straight. While they fail to stop Hao from obtaining the Great Spirit, they do persuade him to abandon his "kill all humans" plan.
Tiny Guy, Huge Girl: Manta's parents, Oyamada Mansumi and Keiko.
Together in Death: Faust VIII and Eliza, in the manga.
Took a Level in Badass: Manta after becoming a Shaman.
Tamao, during the Distant Finale, is Anna-level scary.
Training from Hell, usually provided by Anna.
In the manga, it's taken to a literal extreme, though not at Anna's hands.
Tsundere: Anna, to the core.
Uh-Oh Eyes: A subtle example. Whenever either Yoh or Hao are aggravated, their irises lose all color for whatever reason. It's never explained and seems to largely be an artistic quirk.
Uncle Tomfoolery: Chocolove.
Understanding Boyfriend: Yoh's father Mikihisa was the first and only guy who didn't dump his mother Keiko upon learning that she could see spirits. In fact, they met when she was crying over the last Jerkass and he comforted her.
Unlucky Childhood Friend: Tamao. Even though she likes Yoh, the chances of her getting together with him are close to none, as Yoh is engaged to Anna (and doesn't mind the fact either).
Unstoppable Rage: Subverted, shockingly. See, when Yoh and Faust VIII fight, Yoh gets really uncharacteristically enraged at Faust for trying to torture Manta. Said not only doesn't make him stronger, it makes him exhaust his spiritual energy much faster. Yoh learns from this, and puts it to use during his qualifying fight with Ren, who is stronger than him but much easier to provoke. Before long, Ren can't even tell when his hits are landing anymore.
This trope is Deconstructed especially in later fights. If you lose your cool, 9 times out of 10 you WILL LOSE your fight.
Vegeta and Kakarot: Tao Ren and Asakura Yoh.
Zenki and Goki are a literal pair of Red Oni, Blue Oni.
Villainous Breakdown: Though she isn't a villain, Goldva started laughing insanely and raving about the new Shaman King Hao.
Hao also experiences this in the anime, when Yoh breaks free. He becomes a lot less cheery and a lot... crazier. He is pushed even farther over the edge when Opacho, his last and closest companion, runs away from him in fear.
Villainous Crossdresser: "Princess Hao", anyone?
Walking Shirtless Scene: Yoh. Curiously, none of the Patch tribe.
Let us not forget that classic "Mikihisa in a really small towel" scene. Not to mention Ren in the brief period after he gets killed by Peyote's oversoul, Grande Fantasma. Damn, all the main male characters take a freaking bath together! And the main male cast usually take a lot of baths, with different sets of main characters, depending on how far along the story you are.
Wham! Episode: Chapter 161: Ren is dead, and Yoh has gotten Manta to bring the X-LAWS to revive him. Marco tells Yoh that they will revive him, on one condition. Yoh has to resign from the Shaman Fight. So Yoh does what any Shounen protagonist would do and abandons his Oracle Pager, signifying his resignation from the tournament. Even Marco is astonished and appalled by this.
Worthy Opponent
Wooden Katanas Are Even Better: Wooden Sword Ryu wields, well, a wooden sword. Against people who metal swords, halberd and the like. But when he awakens to his shamanic powers, that wooden sword becomes as awesome as any other shamanic focus.
You Gotta Have Blue Hair: Horohoro/Trey (duh), Lenny, Lyserg, Jun, Tamara and many others.
Isn't Ren's hair just black? Of course, it is unrealistically pointy...
In some arts (trading cards) and the anime, it's a really dark shade of purple.
The special offical art shown in the new volumes show his hair to be a very dark purple.
You Killed My Father: Redseb wanted to kill Chocolove because he murdered his father. And he succeeded. Not to worry, he got better.
Lyserg wants to kill Hao for murdering both his mother and father.
↑ a pun on kanzenban, "complete edition"
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Anime of the 2000s
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Shonen Jump
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Library boss decries declining reading culture
June 14, 2014 Web Desk
By: Amina Alhassan
The Director/Chief Executive Officer National Library of Nigeria (NLN) Mallam H.A. Jato has advised Nigerians to read more regularly for personal development, pleasure and long life learning.
He decried the death of reading culture, saying: “As the world is moving towards the knowledge based economy; the NLN as the nation’s apex intellectual memory and databank of learning, would continue to promote reading culture in Nigeria, in continuation of the pet project “Bring Back the Book” by President Goodluck Jonathan.”
He said the NLN will always be in the vanguard to rejuvenate, inculcate and inspire Nigerians to read more regularly in line with the vision statement of building an informed and enlightenment citizenry through the provision of information resources that are readily available and easily accessible.
The readership promotion campaign organized by Kwara State Branch of the National Library of Nigeria held in Ilorin Kwara State was for children who are the future leaders of tomorrow and the objective was to sensitize, inform, educate and advance the knowledge and creativity of the youths via various literary activities.
He said to effectively compete in the world of global economy, we must first become an intelligent society and to achieve that we must first be a people that reads.
SOURCE: WEEKLY TRUST
Superb Dutch humiliate Spain 5-1
حماية حياة مليون و نصف مليون فرد ….. وتظل مهمة الشركة في انقاذ الحيوات مستمرة .
وزراء الرياضة من اليابان والخارج، قادة المؤسسات الترويجية والأعمال العالميون والجيل التالي من قادة الأعمال يحضرون المؤتمر الدولي
International Conference to be Attended by Sports Ministers from Japan and Abroad, Global Promotional Organization and Business Leaders, Next-generation Business Leaders
GREAT HOPES FOR KUWAITI-EGYPTIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE
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Leading the way with UNIQLO
Uniqlo are looking for hard working, passionate students to apply for their (notoriously difficult) graduate scheme.
The retail sector is a notoriously difficult sector for graduates to enter, and it takes a particularly driven individual with leadership characteristics and a passion for business to breakthrough.
Students are inspired by the stories of those that go above and beyond in their lives - put simply, hard work inspires hard work. That said, when profiling a selection/identity of students on a national scale, you have to ensure that they’re relatable and broadly interesting - both sport and music encapsulate this.
We produced two Social Branded Videos focusing on those students that go above and beyond in the pursuit of their goals - one centred around the hardest degrees in the country, and the other followed the lives of a student boxer, and a DJ.
Firstly we interviewed the students currently studying the toughest degrees in the country, as they offered their advice on how to stay motivated and dedicated through the tough times:
Secondly we created a video focussed on two students - a DJ and a boxer - whose work ethic doesn't fit into the “traditional” mould of what hard-work looks like. We followed them for 24 hours in each of their inter-twining lives:
We also featured a graduate profile detailing how you could be ‘running your own store by 22 years old on the Uniqlo grad scheme’, created a shortlist of the most inspiring leaders currently at uni across 7 chosen cities in the UK, a feature on the student CEO’s running their own business, and a Facebook Live stream with the Head of HR from Uniqlo offering advice on future success
The branded videos smashed KPIs, with over 230,000 views on Facebook in total
The videos also drove over 2,300 students through to the UNIQLO grad site
Check Out The Campaigns
All Teach First: Captain of the Year EY: Discovering budding Entrepreneurs UNIQLO: Profiling the hardest working students EY: The female creatives redefining campus attitudes Rolls Royce: Supporting the 15% Unlocked: Grad life as a prison officer Barclays: Finding the young women to watch in 2017 J.P. Morgan: The myths and realities of investment banking UNIQLO: Finding future leaders Unilever: How to build winning teams ACCA: Encouraging Open Mindedness L'Oréal: Driving diversity NHS: Promoting regional schemes
Teach First: Captain of the Year EY: Discovering budding Entrepreneurs UNIQLO: Profiling the hardest working students EY: The female creatives redefining campus attitudes Rolls Royce: Supporting the 15% Unlocked: Grad life as a prison officer Barclays: Finding the young women to watch in 2017 J.P. Morgan: The myths and realities of investment banking UNIQLO: Finding future leaders Unilever: How to build winning teams ACCA: Encouraging Open Mindedness L'Oréal: Driving diversity NHS: Promoting regional schemes
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UT Institute of Agriculture > News & Announcements > July: Chastetree
July: Chastetree
An Ancient Shrub Makes a Comeback in Southern Gardens
Chastetrees are experiencing a revival in popularity because of trheir beautiful blooms and a variety of other pleasing traits. This specimen of ‘Delta Blues’ chastetree can be seen adjacent to the flag circle in front of the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson. Photo by C. Reese, courtesy UTIA. Download image.
Carol Reese, jreese5@utk.edu, and Richard Gibson, rgibso21@utk.edu
UT Gardens’ July 2019 Plant of the Month: Chastetree
Submitted by Carol Reese, UT Extension Western Region horticulturist, and Richard Gibson, assistant horticulturist, UT Gardens, Jackson
Ancient chastetrees, also called Vitex agnus-castus, can be found at old homes across the South, a testimonial to its durability. A couple of decades ago old homesteads were about the only place you might run across them, as they were considered passé and were no longer carried in garden centers.
Fortunately chastetrees have gone through a revival in popularity, and many forms are currently available in the trade. A variety of growth habits, from small trees to rounded shrubs, will suit many landscapes. Terminal bloom panicles are usually in shades of blue, purple or lilac, but white- and pink-blooming forms can also be found.
Although its other attributes are plenty, the bloom time for this plant has been extended later in the year in some of the newer cultivars, making chastetree an even more garden-worthy plant. It is also extremely drought tolerant once established and has no pests or disease issues.
Another endearing quality of this plant is the back story. Chastetree earned its name because it was said to be an herb given to monks to suppress their sex drive and thus help to keep them chaste. It was also strewn into the beds of women whose husbands were away in war to help cool their lust.
The plant’s Latin name acknowledges the story, with ‘agnus’ being derived from the Greek word ‘hagnos’ meaning pure or virginal, and the Latin word ‘castus’ meaning chaste and moral.
If you peruse herbal products sold in drugstores that are intended to help women with a variety of hormone-based disorders, you will find chastetree listed as an ingredient, and in a small number of reputable double-blind studies, it has been shown to have some efficacy. This does not confirm the plant’s storied reputation for suppressing the libido, but it does hint that there is some effect on human hormone levels.
Plant this deciduous shrub in full sun and well-drained soil. Larger cultivars can be limbed up to form small trees, and dwarf cultivars make rounded shrubs that range from 3 feet to several feet tall. When needed, chastetree size can be controlled by pruning back as it will bloom on new growth. This is an asset that allows it to be used as a cutback shrub in regions of Tennessee where it is marginally hardy. Even in warmer parts of Tennessee, there may be dieback during years of severe winter, but regrowth from roots can be expected from well-established plants.
Some fairly common cultivars include:
Blue Puffball™ (First Editions®), deep blue blooms, 3- to 4-feet tall and wide
Delta Blues™ (First Editions®), purple blooms, 10 feet tall
Blue Diddley® (Proven Winners®), purple blooms, 7 feet tall
‘Shoal Creek’, purple bloom,15 feet tall with 12-inch inflorescences
Gardeners in colder parts of Tennessee may wish to try a different species of chastetree, Vitex negundo, which is hardier by several degrees.
The UT Gardens includes plant collections located in Knoxville, Jackson and Crossville. Designated as the official botanical garden for the State of Tennessee, the collections are part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. The Gardens’ mission is to foster appreciation, education and stewardship of plants through garden displays, educational programs and research trials. The Gardens are open during all seasons and free to the public. For more information, see the Gardens website: ag.tennessee.edu/utg.
Richard Gibson, assistant horticulturist, UT Gardens, Jackson, 731-425-4766, rgibso21@utk.edu
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Rice farming by air
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2015, the United States was ranked 12th of 78 countries in the world’s production of rice. The lead country was China with 145.8 million metric tons, compared to the U.S.’s 6.1 million metric tons. There are three major rice producing areas in the U.S.; southeast Texas, Mississippi
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2015, the United States was ranked 12th of 78 countries in the world’s production of rice. The lead country was China with 145.8 million metric tons, compared to the U.S.’s 6.1 million metric tons. There are three major rice producing areas in the U.S.; southeast Texas, Mississippi Delta (Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana) and California’s Sacramento Valley.
For many years, the Ag-Cat was the primary ag aircraft of choice for working rice. It still is in many areas, particularly the Sacramento Valley. The demand for a high number of takeoffs and landings each day spreading seed and fertilizer, as well as the need to work from short, unimproved airstrips, makes the Ag-Cat ideally suited for this kind of flying. Richter Aviation is a prime example of an operation that successfully utilizes the Ag-Cat having started with two A-Models in 1974 as World Agri Air east of Maxwell, California in the heart of the Sacramento Valley’s rice fields.
Jon Chaney, Bill Sommerville and Paul Richter formed World Agri Air. Chaney was a rice farmer while Sommerville and Jim Miller (later replaced by Neale Wade) were pilots. Richter managed the company.
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The next year, Rick Richter started working on the ground crew. In 1979, Rick started flying his apprentice year under the mentorship of Sommerville and Wade. Four years later, Rick left to form Richter Aviation, operating an A-Model Ag-Cat with a 2,000-acre rice base. He and his wife, Brenda, ran the company from home and flew from Charter Aviation’s base in Williams, California.
The Richters later moved the aircraft to Moller Aviation in Maxwell, but still ran the business from home. In 1988, Richter Aviation set up operations at World Agri Air’s base east of Maxwell, operating from there for nine years before buying out World Agri Air’s assets and customer base with a lease on the airport property and facilities.
Prior to this, Richer Aviation added a 1990 Super B Ag-Cat to better handle the expanding business. With a growing customer base, in 1999, Richter Aviation bought a King Cat from Spain with an R-1820 (1,200 HP) engine. The aircraft came with a 500-gallon hopper, but was modified to hold 600 gallons with a top expansion. Five years later, this aircraft’s powerplant was converted to a TPE331-10 using an Agri-Jet kit.
After eleven years of leasing the airport where World Agri Air started 33 years ago, Richter Aviation bought the 300 acres of land and facilities in 2008. Strategically located in the Sacramento Valley, the company works from as many as two dozen airstrips placing the Ag-Cats as close as possible to their work. The Richters also farm the 300 acres, along with an additional 120 acres they have purchased since then.
The following year, Rick and Brenda’s son, Nick, started flying for the company. Nick flew the A-Model Ag-Cat his first two seasons, as his dad did 30 years ago from the same airstrip. However, Nick quickly moved up the aircraft ranks, flying a Super B for a short while and then a C-Model Agri-Jet conversion with the TPE331-10 his third year.
Richter Aviation’s Ag-Cat fleet consists of two C-Model Agri-Jet conversions with the TPE331-10, another C-Model Agri-Jet conversion with a TPE331 using a -6 gearbox and a -10 power section, both engines rated at approximately 900 SHP. The fourth Ag-Cat in the fleet is a Super B Agri-Jet conversion with a Super -1 engine (TPE331-1 with a -6 power section) rated at approximately 750 SHP.
The fifth Ag-Cat in the fleet this year is a leased A-Model with an R-985 engine. This aircraft will be used to break-in Warren Michael to ag-flying. Warren has been working on the ground crew with Richter Aviation for five years and 2016 is his first year flying ag.
There are about 550,000 acres of rice grown in the 100-mile long stretch of the Sacramento Valley. Not surprisingly, 95% of Richter Aviation’s flying is primarily over rice fields, with the business planting and taking care of 40,000 acres in a full water year. A very small amount of wheat is treated. Applications begin with a starter fertilizer of 16-2-0 or 18-46-0 at 150 to 200 pounds to the acre. Seeding follows with 150-200 pounds to the acre of mostly medium grain rice seed. For the organic rice growers, the application rate is as high as 300 pounds of seed per acre to help choke out weeds.
Dry herbicide applications are made at 5-35 pounds per acre using a variety of chemicals; Cerano, Bolero, Granite GR or League MVP. These applications are for post-emergence of grasses and are applied at the 2nd leaf stage, about 2-3 weeks after planting.
Liquid applications of herbicides are made, too. These are applied at 10-15 GPA using 4015 and 4020 flat fan nozzles. When propanil, a post-emergent grass herbicide, is required, careful considerations have to be made. These applications are highly regulated whereby only 700 acres a day can be treated by air with propanil per county.
Additionally, the county is divided into zones where aircraft can and cannot apply propanil. Because of this, Richter Aviation offers ground machine applications, primarily for no-fly zones. All restricted use pesticides have to be ordered by a Pest Control Advisor (PCA).
Between the seeding and herbicide work, often an insecticide application of Lambda-Cy or Silencer are required to control tadpole shrimp and rice water weevil. These pests feed on the young shoots of rice and can severely damage the stand.
As the season progresses, a top dressing fertilizer is made in late June. This application is typically 21% ammonium sulfate applied at 125-200 pounds per acre. Before the end of the rice season in August, usually, an application of a fungicide will be made to the majority of the acres.
Applications in the Ag-Cats are made at 115-125 MPH. Wet seed is applied using a 32-48 foot swath, while fertilizers are applied with a 40 to 60-foot swath, depending on the product and rate. Liquid herbicides are applied with a 44-foot swath, except propanil, which is applied at 40 feet and 15 GPA. Fungicide applications are made using a 50-foot swath. Every two years, Richter Aviation’s aircraft attend an Operation S.A.F.E. spray clinic for aircraft calibration checks. This is a California requirement of ag aircraft if applying the rice herbicides Clincher Ca. and Regiment.
Rick Richter is a familiar face in the ag-aviation industry, not only in his home state of California but nationwide as well. Rick joined both the CAAA and the NAAA early in his ag-aviation career. He has chaired numerous committees with the CAAA and worked his way through the officer chairs until he was President in 2006 and 2007, and the NAAA State Representative in 2008 and 2009. Also in 2009, he served as NAAA vice-president under President Doug Chanay. Later in 2011, Rick served as the NAAA president.
“I am in my fifth year as a NAAREF presenter for the PAASS program. This has given me the opportunity to travel and meet a variety of people in this business. However, serving as the NAAA president was the pinnacle of my career in aviation.”
Rice is a staple crop that will always be in demand. It is a crop that absolutely requires the services of an airplane, especially in California, where the flooded rice culture demands its use. With over 550,000 rice acres in the Sacramento Valley, and along with ample rainfall, Richter Aviation stands to stay busy.
INSIDE COVER:
The end of another long day over the rice fields of California.
(L-R) In the Richter Aviation hangar in Maxwell, California with a C-Model Agri Jet conversion Ag-Cat in the background; Nick, Brenda and Rick Richter, Warren Michael, Richard Airozo,Troy Haywood, and Kenny Norman. Not pictured are seasonal pilots Mark Rollinson, Walter Avery and Carl Trinkle.
(L-R) Nick Richter with dad, Rick, at the NAAA convention and their recently refurbished by American Agviation in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas C-Model Ag-Cat with its TPE331-10 engine overhauled by AgAir Turbines in Midvale,Idaho.
Rick Richter takes on another of wet rice seed.
Before N9924C was converted from a King Cat with its R-1820 (1200 HP) radial engine to its current configuration with its TPE331-10 engine.
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The White House’s Imaginary Energy Prices (Not Yours)
Posted On Apr 24, 2019 By Dave Gonigam
Trump adviser’s wishful thinking about energy prices
How the markets can offset your rising gasoline costs
Brace for rising electric rates: Uranium producers seek D.C. favors
Tariffs on washing machines raise costs for dryers too (what?!)
Big gains from pocket change (look closely at those coins)
The lure of flip phones — it’s a hot celebrity trend!
It’s come to this: The White House is trying to wish away higher oil prices.
On Monday, we noted how crude prices leaped 3% to six-month highs… after the Trump administration said it was done issuing waivers to nations that buy oil from Iran. Effective a week from tomorrow, anyone purchasing Iranian oil is at risk of U.S. sanctions. About 1 million barrels a day of crude production will come off the market.
The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is up to $2.87 this morning, according to AAA. That’s a jump of 24 cents in a month. Moreover, that price is nearly a dime higher than it was at this time a year ago — with demand only going higher as the proverbial “summer driving season” begins in another month.
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow is in denial. “I don’t see any palpable impact. The world is awash with oil,” he said yesterday at the National Press Club in Washington.
Oh, Larry.
Kudlow must have missed the latest report from the International Energy Agency, issued Monday. Global supply in March totaled 99.2 million barrels a day — down from 102.3 million in November. The only saving grace is that global demand is flat, thanks to a slowing economy in Europe.
What Larry would have looked like if he’d seen the real numbers…
We’ll have to add “no palpable impact” to Larry’s long list of greatest hits. (Our favorite: “The recession debate is over… The Bush boom is alive and well,” he said in December 2007 — which turned out to be the official starting point for the worst recession in at least a generation.)
Savor the irony: Presidents often get the blame for rising energy prices even when those price rises occur for reasons outside a president’s control. But in this case, the buck really does stop at the Oval Office.
The White House is weighing the interests of major Trump donors who loathe Iran — like the casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and the hedge fund manager Paul Singer — versus the interests of the American driving public.
For the moment, anyway, the donors are winning out. Sucks to be you.
Then again, you can offset those rising fuel prices with a well-chosen investment or two in the energy sector.
“This week could be the start of the next big push for energy investors,” says our Zach Scheidt. That’s because starting tomorrow morning, a clutch of energy companies will deliver their earnings numbers and outlooks.
“Energy titan Hess Corp. (HES) will release its earnings report before the market opens tomorrow,” Zach tells us. “The company’s management team will then host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT where they will be sure to discuss their views on the future price of oil as well as the company’s outlook for profits the rest of this year.
“And then on Friday morning, Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron Corp. (CVX) will post their earnings before the market opens. The investor conference call for XOM starts at 9:30 EDT and the call for CVX is scheduled for 11:00 EDT.
“These three earnings reports will set the tone for the entire energy complex,” Zach goes on.
“Think about the companies that not only produce oil and natural gas, but also the service companies that supply the drilling rigs, and the pipeline companies that transport oil and gas away from the wells. You’ve also got refiner companies that are currently locking in big profits from selling gasoline and diesel fuel at high prices. And even specialty companies that provide sand and water for the ‘fracking’ process.”
[Just in: Shares of Anadarko Petroleum (APC) are going ballistic again. Last week they shot higher after APC accepted a friendly takeover offer from Chevron. Now Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is stepping in with a hostile takeover offer… and APC is up 12% on the day. Bidding war!]
Even if oil prices plateau here, that’s great news for oil companies. “Just keeping oil stable at the current levels,” says Zach, “will allow big companies like Exxon and Chevron to ramp up production and generate big quarterly profits.
“And that means pipeline companies will have to transport more oil from wells to the refiners. The refining companies will have to churn out more gasoline and diesel fuel.
“And everyone along the way will see profits continue to climb through the summer.”
[Ed. note: Zach’s publisher just delivered a bombshell with a 90-second video he’s released. Wait till you see what’s in it for you.
Well, don’t wait too long — the video goes offline tonight at midnight.]
As long as we’re talking about rising prices thanks to the actions of Washington, D.C.… let’s talk about electricity.
By mid-July, the White House will decide whether to impose tariffs or import quotas on uranium. Uranium provides the fuel for 19% of America’s electric power. Nearly all of the uranium consumed in this country — 94% — comes from overseas.
Last year a couple of domestic uranium miners filed a petition with the Commerce Department — demanding that nuclear power companies acquire 25% of their uranium within the United States.
The tariffs or import quotas would go a long way toward achieving that result. They would also drive up uranium prices in the United States bigly — far higher than levels seen the last three years, at least.
And it would be insult added to injury for the operators of nuclear power plants, according to the Nuclear Energy Institute. “Even without the increased costs associated with the proposed quota, U.S. nuclear plants in competitive markets are under extreme financial pressure,” said the institute in a study last year. “In most markets today, nuclear generators are either unable or barely able to cover their total fixed costs of operation.”
Meanwhile, have you tried to buy a washing machine lately?
As you might recall, last year the Trump administration imposed tariffs on imported washers — hoping to throttle Korea-based Samsung and LG while doing a favor for Michigan-based Whirlpool.
New research from the Federal Reserve and the University of Chicago finds the typical price of a washer rose $86 last year as a consequence — reversing several years of decline. But that’s not the only price borne by consumers. Turns out manufacturers seized on that increase as an excuse to jack up the price of dryers as well, by an average $92.
“Given that many consumers buy these goods in a bundle, the price increases were partially hidden by raising the price of dryers,” U of C researcher Felix Tintelnot tells The New York Times. “That’s very clearly visible.”
The economists acknowledge the tariffs resulted in 1,800 new American jobs. But the costs are astronomical — about $817,000 per job, the researchers reckon.
Hey, at least it’s not as big a boondoggle as Obama’s “Cash for Clunkers” program a decade ago — which cost $1.4 million per new job while making cars less affordable for the masses.
The major U.S. stock indexes are inching higher today — with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pushing further into record territory.
In the case of the S&P, it was a remarkable round trip — from a record close on Sept. 20… to a near-20% drop by Christmas Eve… to yesterday’s new record of 2,933.
The Dow still has about 1% to rise before setting records again. Two of the Dow 30 stocks reported earnings this morning: Caterpillar beat expectations while Boeing managed only to match expectations. BA disclosed it’s already taken a $1 billion hit from the global grounding of the 737 MAX.
Gold remains stuck in neutral at $1,277.
We’re a bit tardy in urging you to keep a close eye on your pocket change this week: You might end up with something worth a lot more than face value.
As part of National Coin Week, collectors and coin dealers are dropping collectible coins into circulation all over the country — Indian head pennies from the 19th century, wheat pennies from the early 20th, Buffalo nickels, silver dimes, Eisenhower dollars.
The U.S. Mint is getting in on the act as well, with new-issue “America the Beautiful” quarters bearing a “W” mint mark because they were stamped at West Point. (Some are fetching $40 on eBay.)
“The Willy Wonka-type stunt, sponsored by the American Numismatic Association (ANA), is being billed as the biggest coin drop in American history,” reports the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
“It’s going to be coin dealers like myself getting kids interested in the hobby,” Boca Raton dealer Gary Tancer tells the NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach.
Also going into circulation are what CoinWeek describes as “250 specially marked holographic medallions. If these medallions are found, treasure hunters will be able to redeem them for actual numismatic rarities at participating coin shops across the U.S.”
As a lapsed coin collector, your editor can say only, “Cool!”
After we drew parallels yesterday between “foldable” smartphones and the flip phones of days gone by, we heard from one of our regulars…
“As the proud user of a very un-smart flip phone — a 3G giveaway that I’ve used for five years, since my last obsolete phone was sunsetted — I can assure you these are still derided as relics. And I love every minute of it.
“My friends and colleagues bust my chops about this thing regularly, as if I’m supposed to be embarrassed by the fact that I have it. They are disappointed every time!
“Flip phones have many good points, in addition to the ones you mentioned Tuesday. Two more that come to mind: They’re harder to ass-dial, and there’s a chance (albeit a slim one) that Big Brother isn’t using them to track our every move and thought.
“So I say bring back the ‘foldable’ dumb phone. Everything old is indeed new again. Perhaps one day the ’80s-style brick will even make a comeback.”
The 5: You don’t realize how trendy you are.
A couple of years ago, there was a flurry of media stories about celebrities who prefer old-school mobile phones — everyone from Warren Buffett to Rihanna.
“In an age where everyone seems glued to their smartphone,” said a 2018 story from the Tribune newswire, “the flip phone is turning into a statement of protest and individuality. These relics of the 1990s, still in wide use as disposable ‘burners’ by crooks and FBI informants, are prized by a wider population for their simplicity, durability and affordability, not to mention their low-tech appeal to the burgeoning #DeleteFacebook crowd.”
Ironically, your cheapskate editor — who resisted the smartphone lure for years — finally threw in the towel about six months ago and got an iPhone SE (the itty-bitty one) on closeout.
I don’t use much in the way of apps, but it sure is easier on my morning run juggling only one device instead of two (phone and iPod)… or on the occasional business trip juggling only one device instead of three (phone, iPod, mobile hotspot).
And if you do your homework, you don’t have to pay through the nose for data you don’t need…
P.S. Last week was a great week for readers of our Amplified Income service. They had a chance to collect gains of 167% and 510%… from trades they laid on only a month earlier.
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Parish removes priest who asked middle school students during confession if they masturbated or watched porn
An associate pastor at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church has been dismissed from the parish after asking middle school students during confession if they masturbated or watched pornography.
Deacon Tim McNeil, chancellor and spokesman for the Archdiocese of Omaha, said the Rev. Nicholas Mishek, 26, is an inexperienced priest who was overzealous in his questioning and made a lapse in judgment. He has been removed from St. Robert Bellarmine, but the archdiocese will work with him to review the training he received in the seminary.
“There was this line of questioning that’s unacceptable, and he asked two questions that are particularly unacceptable,” McNeil said. “And parents reacted strongly, and should have, and we responded to that.”
Mishek was ordained in June and received a favorable report from the seminary, McNeil said. There are no prior complaints or incidents involving him, McNeil said.
Parents at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic School received a letter Monday signed by Principal Sandra Suiter and the Rev. Steven Stillmunks, the parish pastor, outlining the incident that happened last week and the school’s response. The K-8 school is near 120th and Pacific Streets.
According to the letter, on Friday morning, a parent notified Suiter that Mishek had asked inappropriate questions of seventh- and eighth-graders during confession Thursday. Several parents stepped forward with similar stories..
The letter states that during confession, Mishek asked seventh- and eighth-graders if they cheated, lied, watched pornography or masturbated.
It was later discovered that he had asked fifth- and sixth-graders “similar inappropriate questions” during confession Wednesday, though those questions were worded more vaguely, such as “have you ever viewed or watched inappropriate shows or videos?”
The letter says that within 10 minutes of the first parent complaint, Suiter reported the allegations to Stillmunks. He was traveling out of town but turned around to return to the parish and contacted the archdiocese.
By 1 p.m. that day, Stillmunks dismissed Mishek from his duties at St. Robert Bellarmine, a decision supported by Archbishop George Lucas, McNeil said.
“We are grateful to those parents who came forward and notified us in such a timely way,” Suiter and Stillmunks wrote in the letter. “Because of their quick response, we were able to take necessary steps immediately. We especially want to thank our brave students who knew this was inappropriate and voiced their concerns to their parents.”
Mishek did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The World-Herald.
A parent meeting is scheduled for tonight at the Mainelli Center at the church. Officials from the school and parish and the manager of the Archdiocesan Office of Victim Outreach and Prevention will attend.
Homeroom teachers talked to students in grades 5 through 8 to let them know whom they could talk to if they had any concerns or questions. “In future days, additional conversations will take place with our students about the sacrament of reconciliation,” the letter said.
McNeil said confession is not supposed to be an interrogation, and priests are trained to let whoever is confessing lead the conversation.
“There are parents who are Catholic who have experiences of their own with the sacrament of reconciliation who know questioning is not a usual or encouraged practice,” McNeil said. “The nature of those two questions, they thought that was a little personal and maybe too invasive.”
Students at Catholic schools may go to confession weekly, monthly or around holy holidays, McNeil said. Kids are often given a handout to prompt reflection, called the examination of conscience.
“I think he was trying to get them to really discern and be in touch with any sinful behavior they had,” McNeil said. “So I think it was a case of, from what we know right now, a case of trying to be too helpful.”
No decisions have been made about Mishek’s next assignment, and there’s no effort underway to remove him from the priesthood, McNeil said.
“There wasn’t a civil offense, not a canonical offense, not a criminal offense, none of that,” he said.
[written by Erin Duffy]
Categories: Catholics, false church, religion, Uncategorized
Tagged as: Archbishop George Lucas, Catholic church, Christian news, christianity, faith, Mishek, priest, priesthood, religion, Rev Nicholas Mishek, seminary training, sexual misconduct in Catholic churches, St. Robert Bellarmine, top headline news
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Padre - From Faraway Island
(CD 2012, 42:04, Lynx Music)
1- Frantic Day (4:41)
2- From Faraway Island (7:01)
3- Red Rain (6:20)
4- I Have Been Blind (4:42)
5- Last Words (4:24)
6- Dancing Prayers (5:07)
7- Drowsy Town (4:23)
8- Dull And Ignorant (5:26)
Lynx Music
Padre are a Polish band led by keyboard player Krzystof Lepiarczy who has also worked with Loonypark, Metus and Nemezis. The first thing I noticed while listening to this album was the poor pronunciation of the English lyrics. Let me be straight without beating about the bush: From Faraway Island is one of the most boring albums I've heard in a long time, and I mean boring with a capital B! All songs commence with an almost similar piano intro followed by acoustic guitar riffs and rather annoying vocals. This means that all of the eight songs sound almost the same as there's no variety whatsoever: no guitar or keyboard solos, but only piano intros and dull vocals! After four tracks I almost fell asleep; I really don't need Polish lullabies to fall asleep in bright daylight. From Faraway Island is Padre's debut album and I'm certainly not waiting for a follow-up, if you know what I mean... In fact the last song title says it all: Dull And Ignorant!
* Martien Koolen (edited by Peter Willemsen)
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Dating Experiences
What Men Typically Like to Do on a First Date
© AskMen
Wine and Dine: Guys Go for This When Meeting Someone New
Sean Abrams
Picking the perfect first date spot is kind of a big deal.
You want to make sure it has the right vibe and feel, suiting your needs while also pleasing those of your date. Not to mention, as it’s most likely the first time you’re meeting face-to-face, the first date needs to provide the opportunity to converse. Meaning, if it’s too loud and too crowded, it might dampen the mood a bit, leaving you spitting in your date’s face just to have the slightest bit of audible conversation.
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Now, you’d think in a time like this, people would really think outside the box when it comes to exciting first date ideas … but as it turns out, men like to keep things traditional.
A Google survey of 1,000 men in the United States that ran from April 18-21 has revealed just what they opt for when deciding how to spend a first date with someone. Coming in first place? 41 percent of guys choosing a nice dinner for that brilliant first date idea. Next up stayed in the food and drink realm, with 18 percent selecting a relaxing trip for coffee as how they’d spend their first date.
Going to the movies was third at 14 percent, staying in to cook, while pretty bold for a first date, came in fourth at 11 percent, working out and ordering takeout tied at fifth with 6 percent, while 4 percent said they’d think outside the box with another option.
A deeper dive shows that not all occupants of our 50 states would prefer to wine and dine their date for a first encounter. While 13 did select that, the men of Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico and Virginia would prefer to try and kiss over a frothy cappuccino. A high percentage of guys in Alabama, South Carolina and Wyoming find the atmosphere of a cinema to be the most romantic, and gents in Louisiana, Texas and Vermont are confident enough to show off their cooking skills right away.
Now, whether you give your date the option of choosing, too … well, that’s up to you. After all, Meeting in the middle for dinner and a movie isn’t the worst idea in the world.
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PCMag Australia | News & Analysis | News
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition Launches Feb. 9
By Angela Moscaritolo
30 Jan 2018, 7:42 a.m.
The game retells the story of Final Fantasy XV, with all the same main characters as the console and PC versions, optimized for mobile devices.
Clear your schedule next weekend, Final Fantasy fans.
According to a listing on the App Store, developer Square Enix plans to release Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition on Friday, Feb. 9.
The game retells the story of Final Fantasy XV, with all the same main characters as the console and PC versions, but optimized for mobile devices, letting you play wherever you are. Mobile-friendly touch controls will let you "tap to move, tap to talk, and tap to fight," the listing reads.
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"After years of fighting, the nations of Lucis and Niflheim at last agree to an armistice," Square Enix wrote of the game's storyline. "As a symbol of this promised peace, Noctis, crown prince of Lucis, is to wed the Lady Lunafreya of Tenebrae. The prince sets forth for his wedding on the eve of the signing ceremony, sent off by his father, King Regis. Unbeknownst to Noctis, however, the journey ahead is fraught with perils..."
All 10 chapters will be available the day the game launches, but just the first one will be free. Chapters two and three will each cost $0.99 while chapters four through 10 will set you back $3.99 apiece. That works out to $29.91, or you can just buy all 10 chapters at once for $19.99 if you know you want to play through the whole game.
On iOS, Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition will work with the iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, fifth-generation iPad, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, and newer models running iOS 11.1 or later. On Android, the game is compatible with most devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop or later with at least a 1.5GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM. Also note that the game requires at least 5GB of memory (or 8GB for the high-resolution version), so if you're running low on disc space, you better start deleting some stuff.
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All posts tagged Favelas
Brazil: Will Marielle’s Murder Help Build Consensus on How to Reduce Violence?
By Marcus Rocha*
Marielle Franco campaigning in 2016. / Mídia NINJA / Wikimedia
The murder in March of Marielle Franco – a popular 38-year-old black, gay city councilor in Rio de Janeiro – has stirred outrage across Brazil, but debate over how to increase security has been stifled by political agendas and fake news. Marielle and her driver were shot dead on March 14 in what press reports characterized as a professional hit job. Some commentators have speculated it may have been retaliation for her outspoken criticism of the police and military deployments in the cities and favelas. One of her final posts on Twitter called attention to police violence, citing the case of a young man gunned down by authorities while leaving church.
Tens of thousands of mourners took to the streets in Rio and other cities to protest. MC Carol, a black funk singer from favelas near Rio, reflects the popular anger with her immediate hit song entitled “Marielle Franco,” in which she sings: “You [the system] want to kill us, control us / But you won’t silence us / even bleeding we gonna make it / marching and screaming / I’m Marielle, Claudia, I’m Marisa.” (Original Portuguese below.) Claudia and Marisa were women killed during police operations in favelas.
There is no consensus, however, over the meaning of Marielle’s death within a broader agenda of solutions to curb violence in Rio de Janeiro amid an escalation in federal intervention in the state, now entering its second month. Proponents of President Michel Temer’s push to mobilize the military and other federal assets claim the Councilor’s murder justified the policy. Opponents argue that Marielle’s assassination and other high-profile murders underscore that the mobilization has not worked, and, indeed, the deaths have fueled widespread skepticism.
A poll conducted by Folha de São Paulo newspaper shows these mixed feelings. Seventy-nine percent of interviewees say they support the federal intervention, but 71 percent believe that nothing has changed since it started. Moreover, 22 percent of people living in affected communities fear the police more than they do drug dealers (16 percent). Some 15 percent have more fear of milícias– the gangs, which often include former and current police that control much of people’s lives in these communities – and 13 percent of general criminals. Of those polled, 28 percent say fear all of them equally. Criminal activities like car theft and robbery have shown no sign of decline.
Complicating discussion of Marielle’s murder has been the torrent of fake news about her. Through Facebook pages and Whatsapp messages, far-right groups have spread unsubstantiated allegations that she had links to organized crime. One Facebook page shows a woman and a man, supposedly Marielle and Marcinho VP, a famous drug dealer, as a couple. Marco Feliciano, a rightwing preacher turned lawmaker, said during a radio program that Marielle’s death was “just another number” and offered a crude joke. “They shot a leftist in the head in Rio de Janeiro,” he said. “It took a week to die because the bullet didn’t find the brain.” Brazilian justice directed Facebook and YouTube to remove some of the offensive profiles and videos, but fake news is still being shared through social networks.
President Temer’s official announcement that he intends to run for reelection in October deepens the political dimension of his militarized solution to the violence problem. The federal intervention in Rio de Janeiro has become a key issue on his agenda, but the lack of results is undermining his efforts to shore up his historically low, single-digit approval ratings. Investigations into Marielle’s murder haven’t identified any suspects yet, and there’s no discussion about changes to security laws or any other measure other than putting more army troops in the streets. Despite the general outrage, the window for change opened after Marielle’s murder is closing fast. The Brazilian political system is looking straight to general elections in October, and the speed and depth of the politicization of the assassination, aggravated by fake news, suggest prospects for serious discussion are nil.
[Excerpt from MC Carol’s “Marielle Franco”]
Vocês querem nos matar, nos controlar
Vocês não vão nos calar
Mesmo sangrando a gente vai tá lá
Pra marchar e gritar
Eu sou Marielle, Cláudia, eu sou Marisa
*Marcus Rocha is a CLALS Research Fellow.
by clalsstaff on April 5, 2018 • Permalink
Posted in Brazil, Uncategorized
Tagged Brazil, Brazilian Elections, Favelas, Marielle Franco, Military Intervention, Police Corruption, Rio de Janeiro, Security, Temer (Michel), Urban Violence, Violence
Posted by clalsstaff on April 5, 2018
https://aulablog.net/2018/04/05/brazil-will-marielles-murder-help-build-consensus-on-how-to-reduce-violence/
Brazil: Growing Federal Role in Security
Brazilian President Temer (right) and General Villas Bôas (left) shake hands. / Romério Cunha / Flickr / Creative Commons
Brazilian President Temer is increasing the armed forces’ role in security matters, especially in Rio de Janeiro, in what appears to be a populist measure to increase his odds in the October election should he decide to run. Although General Villas Bôas, commanding general of Brazilian Army, has cautioned about the limitations on the military’s ability to carry out civilian security operations, the Army has generally accepted the mission and used it as pretext for more funding and more legal protection from prosecution. Governments have increased the use of the Armed Forces for security in Rio on a number of occasions in the last 26 years, including during international conferences, a Papal visit, and surges in drug violence in the favelas. Preparing for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, then-President Dilma Rousseff also favored using the military over state police for many security functions. Military units have usually operated under Decretos de Garantia de Lei e Ordem to circumvent Constitutional prohibitions on their role in civilian policing.
This approach has been criticized for both its fiscal and human costs. During a 15-month period beginning in 2014, when the Armed Forces occupied Favela da Maré (a group of 16 communities in Rio), the operation used 85 percent of both the military personnel and of the $200 million budget used during Brazil’s 11 years of involvement in Haiti peacekeeping under MINUSTAH. Violations against slum residents were reported, and polls showed that most of the inhabitants of Maré did not feel safer with the Army in the streets.
Congress last year approved a law initially proposed in 2003 allowing cases of civilians killed by the military in such operations to be tried in special military courts – fueling popular concern that the extra protections for troops would give them a “license to kill.” Army commander Villas Bôas had lobbied for the law. The internal security mission gives the military leverage for resources, but generals acknowledge that soldiers aren’t trained to deal with security in urban areas. Villas Bôas has said publicly that his forces “don’t like this kind of deployment”; are concerned it hurts their image; and lament that affected areas return to status quo after they depart. Villas Bôas has spoken also of “fears of the contamination” of troops by organized crime.
Temer’s moves go beyond his predecessors’ in that federal authority, rather than supplementing local officials, is subordinating them for the first time under the 1988 Constitution. The interventor assumes the governor’s authority for the entire state’s security, with power to command both civilian and military units.
Temer has also announced the creation of a new Ministry of Public Security focused only on security – an issue normally under the states’ exclusive purview. While the ministry would provide more federal funds and coordination to anticrime initiatives, specialists note that the move also would give the President increased influence over the anti-corruption investigations that have rattled his Administration (among many others). The Brazilian Federal Police, now under the Ministry of Justice and widely speculated to move to the newly created Ministry, is a key player in the years-long Lava Jato Temer’s announcement has prompted fear – including among Lava Jato investigators, according to press – that changes in the chain of command could undermine efforts against corruption under the guise of focusing the resources in public security.
Temer’s actions suggest greater concern about polls than improved security. With national elections just seven months away, he has single-digit approval ratings and has been unable to push through signature initiatives, such as pension reform. Of the three top concerns in the polls – health care, corruption, and security – he has chosen the latter as the centerpiece of his agenda for the election, even though he has said he will not run. Temer may find confirmation of his strategy in a drop in the crime rate during Carnival this month, but the use of the Armed Forces against drug-trafficking, organized crime, gangs, and other security challenges has proved dubious at best in Colombia, Mexico, and elsewhere. In Rio de Janeiro, mafias made up of former Army, civilian police, and firemen dominate the drug trade and even services like gas, light and cable TV. The increased use of the military also has potentially profound consequences for human rights, military professionalization, the development of civilian institutions, and the broader embrace of rule of law. Increased federal intervention in Rio and elsewhere responds to short-term political interests with long-term outcomes that will only make things worse.
Tagged 2016 Rio Olympics, Brazil, Elections, Favelas, Lava Jato, Military Service, Re-election, Role of the State, Security, Temer (Michel)
https://aulablog.net/2018/02/26/brazil-growing-federal-role-in-security/
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All posts tagged Instability
Venezuela: When Will the Military Flip?
By Fulton Armstrong
A military exercise in Caracas, Venezuela. / Cancilleria del Ecuador / Flickr / Creative Commons
Venezuelan leader Juan Guaidó and his backers, including the Trump administration, are increasingly focused on swaying the country’s security forces to switch allegiance from Nicolás Maduro to the National Assembly President. Guaidó has appealed to the military to support his efforts to “restore constitutional order” and is pushing through the legislature a law giving amnesty to cooperating officers for certain crimes committed since President Chávez took office in early 1999. U.S. officials, apparently to shake up the armed forces, continue to say that “all options are on the table”; National Security Advisor John Bolton held a notepad at a press briefing referring to “5,000 troops to Colombia.” Maduro, for his part, continues to orchestrate loyalty pledges from senior officers and preside over military exercises.
Several small units of the military have flipped, and Maduro’s military attaché in Washington – serving there for a number of years to get medical treatment – has declared loyalty to Guaidó. The vast majority of the officer corps, however, still maintain an appearance of commitment to Maduro.
The most common explanation for the military’s apparent loyalty cited by Maduro’s opponents is that the high command has been bought off by opportunities to engage in corruption. Other factors, however, may better explain why the institution has stuck with him this long.
Ideological reasons? Most available information suggests that Madurismo – with its gross, incompetent mismanagement of the economy, corruption, and thuggery – is not attractive to the officer corps. But they appear to know that Chavismo has deep roots; that the elites, including the more hardline opposition, don’t understand the significance of change since 1999; and that efforts to return to the pre-Chávez era would be destabilizing and bloody.
Financial reasons? Although historically and perennially corrupt, senior officers arguably have been able to do more corruption under Maduro than under another regime. That said, in their heart of hearts, they probably know a lot of their activities will continue under any government.
Distrust of the opposition? The military traditionally has communicated better with opposition moderates, such as Henrique Capriles, and in recent years has shown no trust in the faction that Guaidó comes from and its leader, Leopoldo López. Information is very limited, of course, but many officers may believe that this group’s obsession with overthrowing Maduro and its no-negotiation stance has contributed to the crisis. Senior officers’ confidence in Maduro’s ability to hold the country together seems to have evaporated, but the opposition have not presented a viable, comprehensive alternative.
Concern about the López-Guaidó faction’s ties with Colombia and the U.S.? Good information is elusive, but senior officers’ posture suggests that they see Bogotá’s strategic objective to keep Venezuela weak and Washington’s objective to purge the country of Chavismo and themselves.
Concern that the “international community” will not give them a fair deal? Distrust of Washington seems obvious, but – within their logic – senior officers almost certainly are suspicious of OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro, the Lima Group, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and others as intolerant and biased.
Belief that, in the face of total chaos and widespread bloodshed, they can force a last-minute peaceful solution onto Maduro? Senior officers presumably have good enough intelligence to know when and how to intervene – and persuade Maduro to accept a peaceful solution and fly into exile. The bigger problem at this point is that they do not see a viable alternative to sticking it out.
Fear that Maduro’s people have deeply penetrated officer ranks, and their lives will be at stake if they move against him? As the scope of the crisis grows and the credibility of Maduro’s power begins to slip, this would appear now to be less important. Officers talk among themselves more than outsiders think.
The Venezuelan military’s threshold for intervening against civilian governments of any stripe has always been high, amplified by the embarrassment of the reversed coup against Chávez in 2002. None of the factors that, on balance, still appear to favor sticking with Maduro is unmovable. Distrust of the United States, OAS, and the Lima Group – the outside forces that legitimized Guaidó’s claim to power – leave the military with no reliable allies; Cuban, Russian, and Chinese friends can provide no solace. A credible negotiation proposal from someone like Mexican and Uruguayan Presidents López Obrador and Vázquez, especially if backed by Pope Francis, could conceivably give them a credible direction in which to push Maduro. But at this moment – subject to rapid change – the balance still argues in favor of the military fearing a new course.
by clalsstaff on January 29, 2019 • Permalink
Posted in Conflict, Instability, Uncategorized, Venezuela
Tagged Almagro (Luis), Bolsonaro (Jair), Bolton (John), Brazil, Chavismo, Chavista, Chávez, Colombia, Conflict, Corruption, Cuba, Guaidó (Juan), Instability, López Obrador (Andrés Manuel), Lima Group, Maduro (Nicolás), Mexico, Military, OAS, Russia, United States, Uruguay, Vázquez (Tabaré), Venezuela
Posted by clalsstaff on January 29, 2019
https://aulablog.net/2019/01/29/venezuela-when-will-the-military-flip/
Chile: Between Stability and Uncertainty
By Eduardo Silva and Kenneth Roberts*
Students protest in Santiago, May 2016. A highly-mobilized Chilean civil society has beset Michelle Bachelet’s second term as president. / Francisco Osorio / Flickr / Creative Commons
With national elections looming at the end of 2017, President Michelle Bachelet’s startling reversal of fortune raises the question of whether the traditional parties’ failure to win broad popular support could give rise to an anti-establishment populist leader. At the end of her first government in 2010, Bachelet was the most popular president in post-democratic transition Chile. This go-around, high-profile corruption scandals involving party financing and real estate deals implicating her family (along with both governing and opposition parties) have cut into her support. Irregularities in the electoral registry before the 2016 municipal elections, an ineffective response to devastating forest fires, concessions over major reforms, and a slowing economy have also hurt her approval ratings, which are hovering near 20 percent, the lowest of any president since 1990. Her administration has been beset by protests over education reform, labor relations reform, and the private pension system that the military government established in the 1980s. Tensions and violence flare up continuously over land rights in the south between Mapuche communities and extractive industries. All of this is occurring in a context of marked secular decline in voter participation and political party identification.
The trend of volatile approval ratings and a mobilized civil society now spans three administrations – Bachelet, Sebastián Piñera (2010-2014), and Bachelet again – from 2006 to 2017. Unlike in Brazil and Argentina, where “middle class” revolts demanding clean, efficient government and economic growth signified a rightward turn after prolonged center-left rule, most of the protests in Chile come from the left flank, rather than the right. Moreover, the mainstream parties appear seriously detached from the most active groups in civil society and, as seen in declining levels of party identification, from the citizenry at large. This raises questions about the future of Chile’s party system, whether its center-left and center-right coalitions can hold together, and the chances for outsider populists.
All things considered, Chile has been a case of exceptional partisan and electoral stability in Latin America since 1990. The dominant parties and coalitions have won all the elections, without the rise of a major “outsider” populist or a major new “movement party.” But the next elections may provide a sort of “in between” outcome. Ex-President Piñera, who has independent tendencies on the right, and a center-left alternative, Alejandro Guillier, are the current frontrunners in presidential primaries scheduled for July. Guillier is a type of insider, nominated by a small party in a large coalition, with outsider credentials who does not really belong to Chile’s traditional casta política. At this early point, if Piñera and Guillier win their respective primaries, both would appear to have a shot at winning in November or in December’s runoff – with neither outcome representing a breakdown of the system, nor a widespread electoral protest against mainstream parties. This suggests, for now, the continuation of a system that is on the surface highly stable in institutional terms, but in reality highly detached from society at large and in particular from youth and the more active, mobilized sectors of civil society. Neither political coalition shows many signs of significant internal renovation, although Guillier represents at least some change in leadership of the Nueva Mayoría. However, political systems have been known to limp along under these conditions in the absence of major economic meltdowns, and that may be the most likely outcome of the next electoral cycle in Chile.
*Eduardo Silva is Professor of Political Science at Tulane University, and Kenneth Roberts is Professor of Government at Cornell University.
Posted in Chile, Uncategorized
Tagged Bachelet, Chile, Chilean Elections, Civil Society, Elections, Instability, Piñera, Political Participation, Protests, Student Protests, Students
https://aulablog.net/2017/02/13/chile-between-stability-and-uncertainty/
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Willy: A prize noble Ur-Fremdling—Its history and implications for the formation of Fremdlinge and CAI
Armstrong, John T. and El Goresy, A. and Wasserburg, G. J. (1985) Willy: A prize noble Ur-Fremdling—Its history and implications for the formation of Fremdlinge and CAI. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 49 (4). pp. 1001-1022. ISSN 0016-7037. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20131021-130808058
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A detailed mineralogic and chemical study of Willy, a very large (150 μm diameter) Fremdling from the Allende CAI 5241, was performed and compared to other Fremdlinge from Allende CAI's 5241 and TS-34 in an attempt to understand the nature and mode of formation of these exotic and complex objects. Willy is composed primarily of V-rich magnetite, V-rich fassaite, and Ni-Fe metal containing Co and Pt. Minor phases include an Fe-Ni-sulfide, V-rich spinel, scheelite (the first reported occurrence in a meteorite), and Cl-apatite. Phases found in trace amounts include nuggets of Os-Ru-Re metal, molybdenite, an unidentified Fe-, Mg-molybdate, and diopside. The Fremdling is concentrically zoned and contains a complex porous core of magnetite, metal, sulfide, scheelite, and other minor phases surrounded by a compact mantle of magnetite with minor apatite. The mantle is surrounded by a dense rim composed of fassaite with minor spinel that appears to be a typical occurrence around oxide-containing Fremdlinge. At the boundary between the fassaite-rim and the magnetite-mantle of Willy is a thin zone (<20 μm wide) of an apparent reaction assemblage consisting of V-rich MgAl_2O_4, FeAl_2O_4, and a third V-rich spinel, possibly FeV_2O_4, in intimate intergrowth. From the observed chemistry and texture, a multistage sequence of formation of Willy, possibly occurring in the solar nebula and involving major changes in T and fO_2, can be deduced. The first phases that may have formed in the interior are magnetite and an Fe or Ca tungstate. Refractory metal nuggets and sulfide were introduced after this stage followed by two stages of Ni-Fe formation during which Pt was dissolved in the metal. This was followed by formation of the magnetite mantle, introduction of apatite and possible alteration of ferberite to scheelite. Finally, the V-rich fassaite rim formed, accompanied or followed by reaction forming the complex Fe-, V-rich spinels. All of these steps preceded introduction of the Fremdling into the CAI precursor which in turn appears to have occurred prior to formation of spinel and the major silicate phases in the CAI. The concentric mineral zoning and texture of Willy may indicate that it is one of the few Fremdlinge that was not substantially recrystallized after having been captured in the CAI. It thus may represent the precursor material for many of the other Fremdlinge, since numerous Fremdlinge studied exhibit many of the mineral and chemical features observed in Willy. The co-existence of magnetite, sulfide, and Ni-Fe metal in the interior of Willy and the co-existence of metal, hercynite spinel and magnetite at the rimmantle boundary suggests that the maximum temperature at which Willy could have existed for long periods of time in its present state was about 500–600°C. Similarly, the existence of highly heterogeneous V-, Ti-rich fassaite rims around Willy and other Fremdlinge implies rapid cooling rates for the CAI's.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0016-7037(85)90315-1 DOI Article
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0016703785903151 Publisher Article
© 1985 Pergamon Press Ltd. Received September 24, 1984; accepted in revised form January 16, 1985. This work is dedicated to W. A. Fowler. a colleague and old friend. We acknowledge B. Mason and L. Grossman for generously lending us the thin sections examined in this study and G. P. Meeker for his initial SEM examination of Willy. E. Stolper, I. D. Hutcheon, and H. Palme have contributed to lively and helpful discussions on the origin of Fremdlinge. We thank B. Fegley, D. A. Wark and an anonymous reviewer for their thorough and helpful reviews of this paper. We are grateful to the Fairchild Distinguished Visiting Scholars’ program at Caltech for support of one of us (A.E.) during this study. This work was supported by funds from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through grant NAG 9-43.
NASA NAG 9-43
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Caltech Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences 4074
Lunatic Asylum Lab 474
John T. Armstrong, A.El Goresy, G.J. Wasserburg, Willy: A prize noble Ur-Fremdling—Its history and implications for the formation of Fremdlinge and CAI, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Volume 49, Issue 4, April 1985, Pages 1001-1022, ISSN 0016-7037, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0016-7037(85)90315-1. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0016703785903151)
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Three Basque producers make 2016 Winners List in Great Taste Awards
The Great Taste Awards, organized by the Guild of Fine Food, is the acknowledged benchmark for fine food and drink and has been described as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world. In 2016 over 400 judges, including specially trained food writers inputting judges’ comments, came together at 49 judging days from March through early July. The judges, from all corners of the food world, blind-taste in teams of 3 or 4 ensuring they get a balance of expertise, age, and gender.
Over 10,000 products were entered for the 2016 awards, with only 141 foods achieving the highest and most coveted rating, three stars; 878 foods received 2 stars and 2,520 were awarded a 1-star rating. That means only 35% of entries were accredited.The Golden Forks (the big winners) will be announced at a celebration dinner at the Royal Garden Hotel, London on the September 5.
In the sheep’s cheese category, there were 21 awards, 3 of which (including the only 3-star rating) went to Basque producers.
The famed Idiazabal cheese. Photo by Xavigivax, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
The coveted 3-star rating was awarded to the smoked Idiazabal sheeps’ milk cheese of the Mausitxa baserri in Elgoibar, Gipuzkoa. This means that it made the prestigious top 50 foods list, which for the organizers “quite simply are the best fifty foods in the world each year.” As regards the Mausitxa smoked Idiazabal, in the judges opinion, “Although smoky on the nose and in the mouth, the flavour of the cheese is never overpowered and those who try it will be rewarded with a fresh, crumbly and slightly sweet finish.” Mausitxa also received a 2-star rating for its regular Idiazabal sheeps’ milk cheese.
The La Leze baserri in Ilarduia, Araba, received 2-star ratings for both its normal and its smoked Idiazabal sheeps’ milk cheeses, while the Etxetxipia baserri in Elizondo, Nafarroa was awarded a 2-star rating for its regular sheeps’ milk cheese.
Check out the Basque sheeps’ milk association here. What’s more, if you haven’t yet done so, you can download Hasier Etxeberria’s great introduction to Basque gastronomy, On Basque Cuisine, free here.
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Atharratze to join Association of Bastides
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[Orion's Daily Ramblings] "Hide and Seek - Drama" Releases Dark Fairy Tale Posters and Teaser
I rarely get captivated by posters, given the amount of repetition and often uninspired concepts that go around, but "Hide and Seek - Drama" is definitely wooing my aesthetic appreciation. The upcoming weekend drama is all about that dark fairy tale vibe, going from hide and seek themed posters to smacking us over the head with it in its first teaser.
The drama is not fantasy in genre, of course, but a story about two women whose lives were switched being surrounded by secrets is outlandish enough to make this symbolic fairy tale approach a rather fitting one. In the posters, Lee Yoo-ri's Min Chae-rin can be seen looking for or hiding from someone, her forehead sweaty and appearance disheveled, indicating a chase. Song Chang-eui's Cha Eun-hyeok being menacingly illuminated in darkness is really pushing that horror fantasy feel.
The teaser is more direct with its fairy tale concept, showing us what is presumably the two young girls whose lives will be switched around, probably by means of some dramatic conspiracy, misunderstanding or coincidence. The tea party is clearly held for the richer-looking girl, while the other can only peek at the former's blissful sleep. Our adult heroine walks in, but is either being watched through or locked behind a door.
The symbolism is definitely not on the subtle side, and I do like the posters more than the overeager teaser, but they're both a nice introduction to the drama. I still don't think it's a story I would like, but it definitely has my attention. "Hide and Seek - Drama" will be premiering on MBC on August 25th.
Written by: Orion from 'Orion's Ramblings'
"[Orion's Daily Ramblings] "Hide and Seek - Drama" Releases Dark Fairy Tale Posters and Teaser"
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L.A. Times spanks PG&E over safety
One has to wonder how much advertising PG&E will be doing in the future with the Los Angeles Times after business columnist Michael Hiltzik delivered a scathing attack on the California corporation in Sunday’s paper. [LA Times]
“It’s not premature to examine PG&E’s management culture and connect the dots to the San Bruno disaster,” Hiltzik argues. “There’s ample evidence that the company places customer and community service low among its priorities, and corporate responsibility even lower.
“PG&E is, however, very good at producing elegant four-color paeans to its ‘commitment’ to its communities and customers. If gloss and elegance were all it takes, PG&E would be one of the most admired corporations in California, instead of one of the most detested.”
Hiltzik places the blame squarely on PG&E chief executive Peter Darbee, who earned $30 million in salary during the last three years. The columnist suggests that Darbee made a major mistake in mounting last spring’s failed Proposition 16 campaign.
“Darbee seems to consider the sum he spent on Proposition 16 to be trivial, and the infection it caused the political process transitory. He may be about to learn that the damage it caused to PG&E’s credibility as a public-spirited corporation was profound and lasting.” Hiltzik wonders whether Darbee is really the right man to lead PG&E.
The columnist also believes the energy wasted on Proposition 16 could have been better used on safety issues–especially those involving natural gas lines in San Francisco.
“PG&E seems to be a lot more casual about performing urgent maintenance on its system than it was about the needs of the initiative campaign.
“During the campaign season, PG&E let few fortnights pass without replenishing its war chest, adding seven-figure sums, or more, eight times from January through May.
“Has it shown as much solicitude for a section of natural gas pipeline in South San Francisco it has ranked among its “top 100 highest risk line sections”? The 1.42-mile section is about a mile and a half from the blast site. The utility said in a public filing that “the risk of a failure at this location is unacceptably high.”
“Yet PG&E has had the devil’s own time coming up with the $5 million needed to repair the line, even though it identified the line as high risk in 2007 and got approval from the PUC to replace it at ratepayers’ expense in 2009. Now it’s planning to get around to the job in 2013.”
Subjects: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Randy Quaid busted for squatting
Teenage rape suspect arrested in San Luis Obispo
BeenThereDoneThat
The old saying goes the blind leading the blind. Nah. It should be (in PG&E’s case) the stupid, leading the stupid. First piss off the people of California with their ill fated proposition and then follow it up with this idiocy. Amazing.
I would love to see public disclosure on what PG&E has said about the rest of the condition of their gas lines.
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Benny and Babe
Sequel to the No. 1 Bestseller Benny & Omar
Benny, the sports-mad, carefree lad whose adventures in Tunisia have convinced him that he can take on the world, suffers a severe blow to his pride when he meets Babe. He may be a wise guy, but she is at least three steps ahead of him. And he's on her territory.
Benny is visiting his grandfather in the country for the summer holidays and finds his position as a 'townie' make him the object of much teasing by the natives. Babe is the village tomboy, given serious respect by the all the local tough guys. She runs a thriving business, rescuing the lost lures and flies of visiting fishermen and selling them at a tidy profit. Babe just might consider Benny as her business partner. But things become very complicated, and dangerous, when Furty Howlin also wants a slice of the action.
And that's not the only problem for Benny. A disco reveals a transformed Babe– can they still be friends now that she is a real girl?
Benny and Babe was shortlisted for the Reading Association of Ireland Award 2001.
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The History of Surrealism
Maurice Nadeau
Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1989 - 351 pagina's
"I believe," André Breton said, "in the future resolution of the states of dream and reality--in appearance so contradictory--in a sort of absolute reality, or surréalité." The Surrealist movement, born in the 1920s out of the ferment of Dada, committed to revolution against bourgeois rationalism, and inspired by Freudian exploration of the unconscious, has reverberated more widely and deeply than perhaps any other art movement in our century. Its automatism, biomorphic shapes, visionary mode, and manipulation of found objects mark the work of artists as different as Ernst, Miró, Magritte, and Dali.
Maurice Nadeau's History of Surrealism, first published in French in 1944 and in English in 1965, has become a classic. It is both lucid and authoritative--by far the best overall account of this complex movement. Nadeau traces the evolution of Surrealism, bringing to life its many internal debates about politics and art. He relates the movement to its intellectual and artistic environment. And he provides the statements and manifestos of Breton, Aragon, Tzara, and others.
(Surrealist leaflet). 18 "I do not believe that the dream is precisely the contrary of
thought. What I know of it inclines me to think that it is merely a freer, more
abandoned form of thought. Dreams and thought are the two sides of the same
material ...
De we not find at the very basis of its affirmation a hidden vice: the postulation
that it is enough for thought to exist in order to become immediately operative,
and for any task? If poetry, which was to be freed of its artistic fetters, which was
It must wrench itself from the habits of ordinary thought, which prefers the
indifferent and the accidental, must in all relations transform the mode of
expression of prosaic thought into a poetic expression, and despite all the
reflection necessarily ...
foreword Maurice Nadeau
THE WAB
Alles weergeven »
action already Andre Breton Apollinaire appear Artaud artistic attack attempt Barbusse Baudelaire believe Benjamin Peret Boiffard born bourgeois Breton Chirico Clarte Communist Party Crevel Dada Dadaism Dali declared defend desire dream Duchamp editors everything exists experiment expression eyes fact Fourrier France French friends Georges Hugnet Ibid ideas individual inspiration intellectuals Jacques Jacques Vache Jarry Jean L'Humanite Lautreamont Leiris literary literature live longer Louis Aragon Marcel Masson Max Ernst Max Morise means Michel Leiris mind moral Morise movement Nadja never nonetheless object Painter painting Paris Paul Eluard period Philippe Soupault Picabia Picasso Pierre Naville poem poet poetic poetry political proclaimed proletariat Queneau question Raymond Queneau realm regard Rene Rene Crevel Revolution surrealiste revolutionary Ribemont-Dessaignes Rimbaud Robert Desnos Sadoul seems social SSSR SSSR surrealism surrealist group Tanguy things thought tion Tristan Tzara Trotsky Tzara unconscious Vache Vitrac wife words
Richard Howard was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 13, 1929. He received a B.A. from Columbia University in 1951 and studied at the Sorbonne as a Fellow of the French Government in 1952-1953. He briefly worked as a lexicographer, but soon turned his attention to poetry and poetic criticism. His works include Trappings: New Poems; Like Most Revelations: New Poems; Selected Poems; No Traveler; Findings; Alone with America; and Quantities. He won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1969 for Untitled Subjects. He is also a translator and published more than 150 translations from the French. He received the PEN Translation Prize in 1976 for his translation of E. M. Cioran's A Short History of Decay and the American Book Award for his 1983 translation of Charles Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du Mal. In 1982, he was named a Chevalier of L'Ordre National du Mérite by the government of France. He teaches in the Writing Division of the School of the Arts, Columbia University.
Roger Shattuck taught for many years at Boston University and now resides in Vermont. He is the author, most recently, of "Candor & Perversion".
Titel The History of Surrealism
Paperbacks in AA History Series
Auteur Maurice Nadeau
vertaald door Richard Howard
Bijdrager Roger Shattuck
Uitgever Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1989
Oorspronkelijk uit de University of Virginia
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Tag Archives: new world order
Non-Kremlin Sources on the Ukraine Crisis
There is the idea that if you argue in favor of the Russian perspective, or against the Kiev fascist clique/Euromaidan perspective, this means you have become a victim (or are a paid agent) of Russian propaganda, or the “Kremlin propaganda machine” as it’s often called.
This issue is a distraction, but it keeps coming up, so we’re going to address it here. People like this guy can’t formulate an argument based on facts and evidence, so they believe they can counter anything they disagree with by saying it’s from a Russian source:
Roman K: Try to do a little research (not katsap sources) and maybe you will learn a little history and reality… you are aware that muscovy is home to nearly half the world’s fascists & nazis, right? Many are putler’s buddies… You are aware that katsaps, including the main katsap, collaborated with hitler, right? You are aware that you are so full of katsap useful idiot propaganda, right?
Note: Katsap is a derogatory term for Russian used by Ukrainians.
We haven’t done “a little research” and don’t know “a little history” like you, Roman. We’ve done a lot of research and know a lot of history too. Perhaps it isn’t the Russophobic, revanchist, whine-fest version of history taught in Ukrainian and other eastern European schools, but it’s never too late for you!
Here are just a few of the non-Katsap, non-Kremlin-funded, non-Russian sources we use in our research of the Ukraine crisis and its connection to the political situation in Russia. Inclusion in this list does not denote endorsement of the individual’s overall views:
John Pilger: Australian-British journalist.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Pilger
http://johnpilger.com/
http://www.newstatesman.com/writers/john_pilger
http://www.alternet.org/authors/john-pilger
Propaganda Has Triumphed over Journalism, and the Consequences Are Enormous:
http://tinyurl.com/mk8tbsg
In Ukraine, the US is dragging us towards war with Russia:
http://tinyurl.com/le5v6h4
Stephen F. Cohen: professor emeritus at New York University and Princeton University.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_F._Cohen
http://www.thenation.com/authors/stephen-f-cohen
Patriotic Heresy vs. the New Cold War:
http://www.thenation.com/article/181399/patriotic-heresy-vs-new-cold-war
George Friedman: American political scientist, founder and CEO of STRATFOR.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Friedman
http://www.stratfor.com/about/analysts/dr-george-friedman#axzz3NqR0qtbn
Head of Stratfor, ‘Private CIA,’ Says Overthrow of Yanukovych Was ‘The Most Blatant Coup in History’:
http://tinyurl.com/m9gzppj
Washington was behind Ukraine Coup d’Etat, In Response to Russia’s Stance on Syria:
http://tinyurl.com/qhfumtr
April 30, 2014; Dr. George Friedman – Thoughts from Ukraine:
http://tinyurl.com/q29qvrd
Borderlands – The View Beyond Ukraine:
http://tinyurl.com/owc4y4p
Dr. Webster G. Tarpley: American historian, philosopher of history, author, and journalist.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Tarpley
http://tarpley.net/world-crisis-radio/
Brzezinski Clan Color Revolution vs. Diebold Vote Fraud In New Hampshire:
http://www.rense.com/general80/die.htm
Obama Is Zbigniew Brzezinski Puppet:
http://www.rense.com/general81/abig.htm
The men behind Obama – interview with Webster Tarpley:
http://www.deepjournal.com/p/7/a/en/1497.html
Ukraine, so to speak, asking for it:
http://tinyurl.com/pczadxo
Metaphysical Doubts Concerning the Existence of Modern Ukraine, a 1918 Creation of the German General Staff:
http://tinyurl.com/n89e7bk
Henry Kissinger: American diplomat and political scientist, former National Security Advisor, and Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
Spiegel Interview with Henry Kissinger – Do We Achieve World Order Through Chaos or Insight?:
http://tinyurl.com/p5zcuyv
To settle the Ukraine crisis, start at the end:
http://tinyurl.com/maf8a8j
Kissinger urges policy, not posturing, on Ukraine crisis:
http://tinyurl.com/kpctgou
Robert Parry: investigative reporter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Parry_(journalist)
‘Group-Thinking’ the World into a New War:
http://tinyurl.com/nd89ak3
NYT Is Lost in Its Ukraine Propaganda:
http://tinyurl.com/m7cnujl
Who’s Telling the ‘Big Lie’ on Ukraine?:
http://tinyurl.com/lz34yad
The Putin-Did-It Conspiracy Theory:
http://tinyurl.com/p8bnn2q
Ukraine – the ‘new Hitler’ and the Vladimir-Putin-did-it conspiracy theory:
http://tinyurl.com/ocsr9vj
Dennis Kucinich: former U.S. Representative from Ohio, and candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2004 and 2008.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Kucinich
http://www.kucinich.com/
Is NATO’s Trojan Horse Riding Toward the Ukraine Spring?:
http://tinyurl.com/og4xbzb
Dennis Kucinich Blames US Meddling for Russian Invasion:
http://tinyurl.com/m2mtmod
Dennis Kucinich and Lawrence Wilkerson Expose US Role in Creating Ukraine Crisis:
http://tinyurl.com/k6qh2dz
Three Members of Congress Just Reignited the Cold War While No One Was Looking:
http://tinyurl.com/o79uu9p
Paul Craig Roberts: American economist, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in the Reagan Administration, and a co-founder of Reaganomics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Craig_Roberts
http://www.paulcraigroberts.org/category/articles/
Western Looting Of Ukraine Has Begun:
http://tinyurl.com/n7rwocv
How Can You Tell Whether Russia Has Invaded Ukraine?:
http://tinyurl.com/k7pmry4
Washington Piles Lie Upon Lie:
http://tinyurl.com/mmrd7sj
Putin Just Warned The West It Faces These Terrifying Consequences:
http://tinyurl.com/nykpyjt
Pat Buchanan: American conservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist, former Presidential candidate, senior advisor to Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan, and an original host on CNN’s Crossfire.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Buchanan
http://buchanan.org/blog/
http://www.theamericanconservative.com/author/patrick-j-buchanan/
A Foreign Policy of Russophobia:
http://tinyurl.com/o72efx8
Is Putin Worse Than Stalin?:
http://tinyurl.com/n9hxon6
Ukraine’s Crisis, Not Ours:
http://tinyurl.com/qzqxojl
Pepe Escobar: Brazilian journalist.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepe_Escobar
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Others/Escobar.html
The IMF Goes to War in Ukraine:
Washington plays Russian roulette:
http://tinyurl.com/kvfgs5j
Checkmate Ahead – Russia Is Beating the U.S. In the Chess Game Over Ukraine:
http://tinyurl.com/oryla4f
The new European ‘arc of instability’:
http://rt.com/op-edge/213303-putin-russia-sovereign-swift/
Ron Paul: American physician, author, former Republican congressman and Presidential candidate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Paul
http://www.ronpaulinstitute.org/
What Does The US Government Want in Ukraine?:
http://tinyurl.com/kcf4zu3
Ron Paul slams US on Crimea crisis and says Russia sanctions are ‘an act of war’:
http://tinyurl.com/mjk5s5p
Ron Paul to Obama – Let’s just leave Ukraine alone!:
http://tinyurl.com/nh3hssm
Udo Ulfkotte: German journalist, former editor for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and advisor to the Kohl government.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udo_Ulfkotte
German politicians are US puppets:
http://tinyurl.com/ny952dh
European media writing pro-US stories under CIA pressure (VIDEO):
http://rt.com/news/196984-german-journlaist-cia-pressure/
Leading German Journalist Admits CIA ‘Bribed’ Him and Other Leaders of the Western Press:
http://tinyurl.com/n7b2prr
Oliver Stone: American film director, screenwriter, producer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Stone
Oliver Stone’s New Movie – “Ukraine: The CIA Coup” Coming To A Theater Near You:
http://tinyurl.com/ono9dtc
Oliver Stone on Ukraine Protests – “The Truth Is Not Being Aired in the West”:
http://tinyurl.com/m2h53xl
Ukrainians are suffering from US ‘ideological crusade’ against Russia:
http://tinyurl.com/per9cql
CIA Fingerprints All Over Ukraine Coup:
http://tinyurl.com/msvccdg
Ray McGovern: retired CIA officer, political activist.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_McGovern
http://www.raymcgovern.com/
Ukraine – One Regime Change Too Many?:
http://tinyurl.com/klw3sff
Europe will now think twice before following Washington’s orders – Ex-CIA Officer Ray McGovern:
http://tinyurl.com/ljhw57y
Ray McGovern on Russia’s Humanitarian ‘Invasion’:
http://tinyurl.com/nvoy26f
The Risk of a Ukraine Bloodbath:
http://tinyurl.com/pfbngvd
Wayne Madsen: American investigative journalist, author and columnist.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Madsen
http://www.intrepidreport.com/archives/author/wayne-madsen
The Secret Agenda of Ashton and Nuland Revealed:
The History of the Ukrainian-American Cabal Stoking the Euro-Maidan Protests in Ukraine:
http://tinyurl.com/pkzdxp7
Ukraine is a Neo-Con Testing Ground for Russia by Wayne Madsen:
http://tinyurl.com/mlmqkmy
Tony Cartalucci: geopolitical researcher and writer based in Bangkok, Thailand.
http://www.globalresearch.ca/author/tony-cartalucci
http://journal-neo.org/author/tony-cartalucci/
Russian Tanks in Ukraine? Consider the Source:
http://tinyurl.com/pa3xr8t
Ukraine – Nazis in Plain Sight:
http://tinyurl.com/oon8a2b
NATO Hopes for A “Russian Invasion” of Ukraine:
http://tinyurl.com/lpn97lx
Daniel McAdams: journalist, foreign affairs advisor to former US Congressman Ron Paul.
http://www.ronpaulinstitute.org/archives/peace-and-prosperity/search-results/?author=Daniel+McAdams
http://rt.com/op-edge/authors/daniel-mcadams/
Fmr. Bush National Security Advisor – Start WWIII With Russia!:
http://tinyurl.com/pjxhvrf
Gen. Breedlove Announces More Aid to Ukraine Military, Denounces Russian ‘Militarization’:
http://tinyurl.com/l5k2xmx
Students for Liberty – The ‘Regime Change’ Libertarians:
http://tinyurl.com/po27ylm
US hypocrisy over Ukraine ‘absolutely stunning’:
http://rt.com/op-edge/156996-us-hypocrisy-ukraine-violence/
Events in E. Ukraine ‘beginning of ethnic cleansing campaign’:
http://rt.com/op-edge/170592-cleansing-campaign-eastern-ukraine/
Noam Chomsky: American linguist, political commentator.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noam_Chomsky
http://www.chomsky.info/
http://www.alternet.org/authors/noam-chomsky
Red Lines in Ukraine and Elsewhere:
http://tinyurl.com/mwc2z57
ISIS, Ukraine, and Gaza:
http://tinyurl.com/kbffqjc
Chomsky and Kissinger – Don’t Increase US Military Involvement in Ukraine:
http://tinyurl.com/pauke7c
Noam Chomsky on the History Behind the Islamic State Group and Putin’s Actions in Ukraine:
http://tinyurl.com/pqnqyzv
George Galloway: British politician, broadcaster, writer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Galloway
http://www.georgegalloway.net/
The West is guilty of deep, laughable hypocrisy over Crimea:
http://tinyurl.com/pghvtt3
The US is a Knuckle-dragging, Low Grade Moronic Culture:
Russia Has Every Right To Act In Ukraine (Video):
http://tinyurl.com/ohxzjua
West created Frankenstein monster in Ukraine:
http://tinyurl.com/ncqe4x7
Peter Hitchens: English journalist.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Hitchens
Forget ‘evil’ Putin – we are the bloodthirsty warmongers:
http://tinyurl.com/osdjy7a
Still not Getting the Point on Ukraine:
http://tinyurl.com/ky5986h
Beware of this nation steeped in blood and carpeted with graves:
http://tinyurl.com/pgyf7xc
We’re being dragged into a new Cold War by a puffed-up bullfrog (and I don’t mean President Putin):
http://tinyurl.com/p57nnds
Zbigniew Brzezinski: Polish-American political scientist, geostrategist, U.S. National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zbigniew_Brzezinski
http://tinyurl.com/nbjaqgj
The outrageous strategy to destroy Russia:
http://www.voltairenet.org/article30038.html
http://www.strategic-culture.org/
http://www.globalresearch.ca/
http://www.zerohedge.com/
http://nsnbc.me/
http://21stcenturywire.com/
http://www.activistpost.com/
http://antiwar.com/
http://www.voltairenet.org/en
http://stopwar.org.uk/
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/
http://www.contra-magazin.com/
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Four Quarters: Alabama vs. Arkansas
It’s finally here. Alabama’s SEC schedule kicks-off this weekend against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
The Crimson Tide has performed well in the first three weeks of the season. But now, Alabama must shift gears and take on a familiar and dangerous opponent in Tuscaloosa.
Arkansas has improved on both sides of the ball and are led by new starting quarterback Tyler Wilson. The Crimson Tide will have to be at its very best to win against an Arkansas team that has thrived this season using Bobby Petrino’s spread offense.
Alabama comes off a 35-0 win over North Texas while Arkansas arrives in Tuscaloosa after a 38-28 victory over Troy. Both teams look to remain undefeated going into this showdown.
The Crimson Tide leads the all-time series with the Razorback 11-8. Last season, Alabama won 24-20 in Fayetteville, and is 4-0 under Nick Saban
Here are four things to keep in mind while watching Alabama vs. Arkansas.
Don’t expect to see wide receiver Duron Carter play in this game or for the rest of the season. There is still one transfer paper that the University hasn’t gotten, that would instate Carter to play this season.
According to Coach Saban, Carter may be redshirted as a result. This would give the 6-4 target two full seasons of play at Alabama. Carter had 690 yards on 44 receptions and 10 touchdowns for Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College last season.
Alabama will need to utilize a few extra defensive schemes up its sleeve in order to stop that Razorbacks attack.
Alabama’s defense has been exceptional entering the fourth game of the season, ranking third nationally. According the ESPN Stats & Information, 48 percent of Alabama’s opponents’ drives have ended in three and outs.
Alabama will need to diversify blitz packages to keep quarterback Tyler Wilson on his toes. Wilson has thrown for 822 yards through three games and has five touchdowns.
Petrino uses a plethora of receiving targets, as 13 different players have caught passes. Greg Childs is the most notable of the Arkansas receivers, but hasn’t been as effective this year after returning from season ending knee injury in 2010.
Cobi Hamilton, Joe Adams, and Jarius Wright are also highly capable receiving targets.
Running back Ronnie Wingo Jr. is effective out of the backfield and also has seven receptions to go along with three total touchdowns.
Kody Walker will see reps if the Razorbacks make to into the red zone. The goal line back has five touchdowns on the year.
The Razorbacks will also be a defensive presence more so than in years past.
Watch for Arkansas linebacker Jerico Nelson to have an impact all over the field. Nelson is a versatile outside linebacker that processes all the skills of an elite run stopper and can also blitz the quarterback.
Nelson is a special player who can also act as a ball hawking safety. His coverage skills are utilized in nickel defensive packages by the Razorbacks.
According to Coach Petrino, defensive end Jake Bequette is out for the game. Bequette is considered one of the best ends in the SEC.
Alabama’s special teams’ coverage will have another test this weekend. Wide receiver Marquel Wade is tenth in the nation on kickoff returns with a 41.7 yard average run back.
The game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. CT, and will be televised on CBS.
Filed under Alabama Crimson Tide, College Football, Four Quarters Tagged with Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas Razorbacks, Bobby Petrino, Duron Carter, Greg Childs, Jerico Nelson, Nick Saban, Tyler Wilson
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Alexander Adams is a British artist and writer. He has lived in the UK and Germany and has published more than 500 articles in the print press over the last decade. He recently published “Culture War: Art, Identity Politics and Cultural Entryism” where he describes ComicsGate as a reaction to cultural entryism.
“I define cultural entryism as individuals entering a creative field with the intention of using art as a social tool. The newcomers (and their supporters, sometimes long-time professionals) are convinced of their correctness and they see the world as divided between good people and bad people. They are driven by moral indignation and they see dedicated fans and casual readers who ask for their cultural area to be left alone as supporting a status quo which perpetuates bigotry and marginalization. The entryists say “Everything is political”, which means nothing is private and every area becomes a political battlefield. Craft, canon, characters and continuity are all sacrificed for political objectives.
I’ve seen this happening in the fine-art field (I am an artist and art critic), where art collectives have used the venues, funding and status of art to promote social activism. When I saw this situation in US superhero comics, I recognised the similarities.
I don’t think that if you love your favourite characters or artists this binds you to a fixed set of beliefs – much less to racist, sexist or homophobic ones. I can love a painting of peasants by Millet without supporting serfdom just as readers can love Captain America without being nationalists. From what I know of comic-book readers, they seem to be thoughtful, empathetic, moderate people who have sympathy for the underdog.
Comic-book creators can have any political beliefs they want, but if they lack empathy for characters and respect for readers then consumers will reject the books. My concern is that – when facing commercial failure and reasoned criticism – politically committed creators will view American superhero comics as irredeemable and attempt to sabotage the industry. When politicized creators see capitalism as “probelematic” and fandom as “toxic”, the temptation is to lash out.”
I recently spoke with Alexander Adams, about the book, ComicsGate and the worsening of Western Culture at large.
Jamison Ashley: When did you first begin observing and commenting on the troubling aspects you noticed in western culture?
Alexander Adams: I am an artist and art critic. I only started to get seriously concerned about the impact of politics in culture after the massacre of Charlie Hebdo staff by Islamists in 2015. Lots of influential people in politics and the arts were saying “The attack was wrong but…” They were saying there was freedom of expression, but on the other hand people should not exercise that right. Rather than defending freedom of expression, you had very senior people finding excuses for violent retribution for speech. That feeds into ComicsGate. If someone says something controversial, there are politicians and creators supporting actions taken in order to silence and persecute dissenting voices on the basis that “freedom of speech is not freedom from the consequences of speech”. To me, that looks like a license to intimidate and induce a climate of self-censorship.
So, I started writing essays on the intersection of politics and culture in 2015. To be honest, I’m not a political person. Out of 500 articles I’ve written, less than 10% are political. I wish it was 0%. I love looking at – and making – art. It’s a privilege to write about art. It’s a chore to write about politics.
JA: I concur. Since 2015, have you seen things improve in any areas or do you see them growing progressively worse?
AA: The situation seems to be worsening. The growing polarization in politics (both in the US and here in Europe) is driving people apart. Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and IDW have let their creators get away with the most astonishingly abusive speech. Creators (and their activist allies) see they can push the envelope every week with no consequences. Claiming that creators are “freelancers” and therefore beyond the influence of companies is absurd. You’ll find that film studios and advertising companies have clauses in contracts with actors, celebrities and athletes that penalize actions that bring the organisation into disrepute due to an individual’s poor conduct. The penalty is termination of their contract. It seems that comics publishers aren’t tough enough to discipline even their editors, let alone freelance contractors.
I think there will only be moves along those lines – strict social-media guidelines, contracts with disrepute clauses, disciplining (including firing) full-time staff – when something really serious happens, maybe an assault on a ComicsGate creator or if there is evidence proving company collusion with harassment.
“ComicsGate is the most abundantly documented case of “cultural entryism” that I’ve ever witnessed”
JA: I’m inclined to agree with you. Let’s talk about your book “Culture War.” There are 7 essays contained therein, of which 5 that were published before in one form or another in Jackdaw, but the other 2 were written specifically for the book. Why did you feel ComicsGate warranted inclusion as one of those new essays?
AA: ComicsGate is the most abundantly documented case of “cultural entryism” that I’ve ever witnessed. So, it was an obvious example to discuss. You have all the stages of cultural entryism: moderation of message boards, editorial control, co-opting much of the specialist press, misrepresenting opponents through hit pieces, condemnation of consumers, provocative changes to lore, ignoring canon and continuity, a patron-client system of support in hiring policy, purity tests for creators and consumers and a willingness to put politics above professionalism. But remember this isn’t a plan or a conspiracy. It is a case of people sharing a political outlook and wanting to “do their bit”. Slowly, actions and people join together to form a pattern. I haven’t seen it so blatantly in other fields. These situations are accelerated and heightened in new media and pop culture. You’ll see similar things in fine art and theatre and so forth, but it’s less intense. The revealing aspect of ComicsGate is that you’ve got sales figures dropping and stores closing. That’s tangible evidence of failure. In the fine-art world sales are confidential and firm data hard to get.
“…you’ve got sales figures dropping and stores closing. That’s tangible evidence of failure”
People are appalled to read about ComicsGate. I included one page of Twitter quotes from artists, writers, editors and executives; it’s one page of filth and hatred in a very moderate book. It really shocks readers. I knew it would be the best demonstration of how tribal things are in the anti-ComicsGate group.
JA: How did you first learn of the ComicsGate consumer movement that’s been happening in the comics industry? And was your first impression accurate?
AA: Around 2016 or early 2017 I started to watch videos by Cap’n Cummings, Douglas Ernst and Diversity & Comics. Later I watched Just Some Guy, Yellow Flash, That Umbrella Guy, Sweetcast, and Ethan Van Sciver. Novelist David V. Stewart was talking about the political content of the new Star Wars films, so it linked up with that. I read online articles. Pretty soon I realized that I could spot trends I recognized from other media. The surface-diversity issue and quota hiring are what you find in the public sector in the UK. Also the fact that American superhero comic publishing is somewhat isolated from the market by cross-subsidization from parent companies, IP maintenance, merchandise, licensing and so forth means that creators can take an anti-consumer stance. You get that in all industries that are insulated from the market. We get it in publicly subsidized arts venues. The creators of Post-Modern art exhibited in empty museums and publishers of Ms Marvel comics that were going unsold on shop shelves don’t care about failure. Rejection doesn’t lead to consequences, reflection or correction. The makers get to beat people over their heads, telling them that they are too stupid or prejudiced to understand the product. By that logic, failure always lies with the consumers…
JA: Many creators, editors, and even Marvel Comics’ COO have repeatedly bashed ComicsGate consumers and creators. Why do you think so many comic book professionals are willing to go on the attack against CG? Fear, foolishness, righteous indignation?
AA: It’s complex. You have “true believers” who are ideologues. Then there are people who pride themselves on being moral. In a situation where it is “diverse creators v. vicious bigots” then “being on the right side of history” looks like an easy call. But if you actually listen to what customers are saying, you can’t maintain that view for long. Yes, there are ComicsGate supporters who have written dumb things (anonymously in comment sections for instance), but you’ll find plenty of reasoned criticisms. D&C has had some really sharp criticisms in terms of story, artwork, dialogue, character, canon and so on. If you broke those down into point form and put them in a dry editorial memo, that criticism would be tough to dismiss.
You’ve also got outsiders who want to get into the industry. You’ve got creators who want to stay in with their cliques. You’re right to mention fear. Group identities are reinforced by purity tests and there are people who don’t believe the anti-ComicsGate line, but they want a quiet life. So they retweet and keep their heads down. But there are true believers who think that systemic racism/sexism/transphobia is society-wide and literally killing people. As far as they are concerned, those activists think they are on a moral crusade. True believers and those really invested in identity politics form less than 15% of the profession, but you only need 10% ideologues to dominate a docile majority. A small set of dedicated online activists willing to harass and dox will act as the zampolits (Soviet political police) who keep your opponents quiet and your allies compliant. Again, this is all informal and unplanned. It’s an organic self-regulating system – until the industry collapses.
JA: Have you seen similar phenomena in other areas of culture that mirror what you’ve seen in CG?
AA: I followed GamerGate fairly closely as it unfolded. In the book I mention GamerGate, the Sad Puppies campaign (in sci-fi) and MagicGate. I mention in passing the political messaging and marketing of Star Wars and Marvel films, but I didn’t have space to cover those in any depth. These are all pop culture events that your readers will know. ComicsGate was so clear as an example of “cultural entryism” that it seemed the best to discuss in the book. Obviously, the problem is that it is still evolving. I’ll be writing about the outcome of the Meyer v. Waid case for Spiked Online magazine, whenever that concludes. If there is a second edition of Culture War (in five or ten years’ time), I hope I’ll be able to say how ComicsGate turned out.
JA: Is there any pattern you’ve noticed where reason and dialogue may prevail in these sorts of culture wars? Is there any strategy you’ve seen that works to give one side the upper hand?
AA: It seems that these situations intensify because no one sees an advantage in backing down. People become so invested in being part of a tribe that it is hard to de-escalate and find common ground. They are speaking different languages. Readers say; “This is a shoddy product. Do a better job and please keep your politics out of the mouths of characters I’ve known and loved for decades”. Activist creators say: “This criticism is cover for race hatred and homophobia. Who are you to tell me I can’t use characters as I choose? How dare you tell me how to do my job!”
People could pull together to save the industry, but that won’t happen because the big publishers are insulated from low profits by cross-subsidization. Also, they are being held hostage by in-company activists they hired. Activist creators don’t care because they’d rather burn the industry to the ground than compromise. They have no loyalty to a company or to fans. The committed professionals are – by and large – too cautious to cross lines.
The best way out is for companies to apply strict social-media policies, clear out directors who knowingly hired social activists, pay off editors to leave if they can’t keep their mouths shut, encourage creators to state publicly they aren’t in the “guilt-by-association” game and invite some ComicsGate creators to do occasional freelance work. Hire on merit – get in some new blood, drop creators who can’t sell. Fans may have said “I’ll never buy Marvel again,” but I think after a year or two of creators keeping their mouths shut and keeping politics out of books with established characters, many fans will come back – but only if the product is good.
The big companies owe it to the readers, creators and retailers to make an effort. If they don’t, they deserve to go out of business.
JA: Thanks for your time Alexander. Best of luck with the book. It sounds like a fascinating read.
Although only part of “Culture War” is about ComicsGate, the essays throughout the writings within the book describe the cultural landscape that gave rise to the ComicsGate movement. “Culture War” is currently going into schools and university libraries along with ordinary bookshops worldwide. In its limited way, “Culture War” is getting the truth about ComicsGate out to the world at large.
Grab your copy of Culture War: Art, Identity Politics and Cultural Entryism on Amazon by clicking here!
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Bug 488968
Review Request: fedora-app-install - Fedora application data
[Fedora] Fedora
Richard Hughes <richard>
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Description Richard Hughes 2009-03-06 15:41:38 UTC
Spec URL: http://people.freedesktop.org/~hughsient/temp/fedora-app-install.spec
SRPM URL: http://people.freedesktop.org/~hughsient/temp/fedora-app-install-20090306-1.src.rpm
Description: Fedora application data such as icons and translations for applications not yet installed. This package is designed to be updated every few months as new applications are added and translations are updated.
This only includes data from the fedora rawhide repository, as other repositories will be packaged and merged using the app-install framework.
This data will be used in application browsers such as gnome-app-install and
gpk-app-install in future versions of gnome-packagekit.
See http://blogs.gnome.org/hughsie/2009/03/05/application-installing/ and http://blogs.gnome.org/hughsie/2009/03/06/application-installing-ii/ for background.
rpmlint fedora-app-install-20090306-1.src.rpm fedora-app-install-20090306-1.noarch.rpm
fedora-app-install.noarch: W: no-documentation
I'm not quite sure what licence to use in this spec file, as the icons in the packages will be marked with different licences, and I'm not sure if you can mark an icon (the binary) or a translation as GPLv2+. Advice welcome.
This review depends on the review for app-install, https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=488962
Comment 1 Richard Hughes 2009-03-06 16:15:53 UTC
For reference, I've got packages here for rpmfusion-free-app-install and rpmfusion-nonfree-app-install also, but I want to get the fedora one reviewed first.
Comment 2 James Antill 2009-03-06 17:39:50 UTC
This should not be approved for Fedora. We have a mechanism for shipping repository metadata, and bundling it in packages is not it.
Comment 3 seth vidal 2009-03-06 17:42:13 UTC
+1 to Comment #2. We've shipped package metadata in packages in the past. Comps and specspo come to mind. They were both abject failures at being kept current and maintained. We're much better off doing this repo-side only.
(In reply to comment #2)
> This should not be approved for Fedora. We have a mechanism for shipping
> repository metadata, and bundling it in packages is not it.
This isn't repository meta data nor is it package metadata - this is application data. This is nothing like comps or specspo at all. This is also for functionality (the client side database) that is shared between distributions, and other distributions don't share our repomd or the same packaging tools.
Please guys, don't just protest against this because it's not doing things the yum way. Putting icons and all translations in the yum repomd is not suitable unless you want to download large amounts of extra metadata every time a few packages change, and would add a large chunks of functionality to yum. I've got no intention of adding huge amounts of code to yum, as it already difficult to interface with yum using PackageKit and I really don't think yum should understand the concept of applications, rather than packages. yum is meant to be a package manager, not an application manager.
I've been updating hal-info quite a bit in the last few years, and this has worked well for this sort of data. We cannot do this repo-side and use the mechanism in a cross-distro way. I've talked in depth with suse, ubuntu and foresight developers about this, and using yum in this way is not the right thing to do.
Richard.
> This isn't repository meta data nor is it package metadata
How is it not package metadata ... the data comes _directly_ from the packages in the repo.
> Please guys, don't just protest against this because it's not doing things
> the yum way.
This isn't "the yum way" it's "the Fedora way" and "the RHEL way" and "the CentOS way" ... each has a process for getting repo. MD out to clients, and putting it in packages isn't it.
Obviously for Fedora you can just ask FESCO to say that stuff random bits of package data inside a single package is fine ... at which point it doesn't matter if upstream yum developers like it or not, that'll be the new Fedora way.
> Putting icons and all translations in the yum repomd is not suitable
> unless you want to download large amounts of extra metadata every time a few
> packages change
Translations for all .desktop files is less than primar or filelists, icons may be more and so you may want to find a different method than just putting everything in one file and linking it to the repomd.xml.
Install from CD MD will never change, so only new updates in the updates repo. will generate new MD there ... as against the "dump package data in another package" way which will have to update everything, anytime one package hits updates with this data changed. The other option being to intentionally have the package metadata by out of sync. ... and I hope that you aren't planning on that as an option, because that's a huge failure.
> I've got no intention of adding huge amounts of code to yum
Indeed, and I would say that's the biggest problem I have with PK ... not that it's that relevant here, as the infrastructure you _need_ in yum is 0 lines of code ... the sane amount to change would be a little more.
This is all about how you distribute things in Fedora/RHEL/whatever ... so you _need_ to change something around mash time, I think ... but I'm not 100% sure, speak to Jesse etc.
> yum is meant to be a package manager, not an application manager.
I don't see why the distinction applies to yum and not PK. But again this isn't a yum issue, I would have the same objections for the same reasons if we shipped pkcon as the cmd line interface.
> I've been updating hal-info quite a bit in the last few years, and this has
> worked well for this sort of data.
hal-info is not generated directly from package data, so it is not analogous.
Comment 6 Jesse Keating 2009-03-06 20:58:20 UTC
We already have one package attempting to gather things out of packages, specspo. It's horribly behind, often wrong, and generally useless. I'd rather not see Fedora repeat this mistake.
If you want to be able to get information about available packages, we have repodata for that reason. If you think content will be too big, generate a file for each package that is "extra info". Clients can fetch just the extra info they care about. It'll require some engineering on the repodata creation side, and a lot of work to make sure it doesn't slow composes down, but that's the right place to put it, right along side all the other data about available packages.
I will not support this package.
Comment 7 Bill Nottingham 2009-03-06 21:27:38 UTC
Feh. Someone asked me for my opinion. Well, you're all right, and you're all wrong. :P
I agree with Richard - there's value in having this be a distribution neutral standard, and you're not going to get there by just creating another metadata file in createrepo. Moreover, referring to 'comps' and 'specspo' in the past is a little odd - comps-extras still exists, as does the specspo package. Furthermore, given how the data is defined, there's no good way to have it in the package metadata and have it update with sane, low bandwidth, semantics.
However, I also agree with Jesse - having this in package format this way isn't good either. Building this out of band against the repository is a big old hack, and doesn't scale or translate well. You want to automate these sorts of tasks so they're always up to date. Moreover, having a new package each time doesn't gain you any sorts of caching benefits.
What you really want is an incremental protocol that can deliver the new icons & entries w/translations since the last time you updated. Neither a package, nor the yum metadata, fits this well. Honestly, an online service with local caching seems more appropriate.
(As a side point, legally, you'd have to have the license be "A & B & C & D.."... where that's the license of all the icons in total. And don't forget trademarks. This gets messy fast.)
Comment 8 Jeremy Katz 2009-03-06 21:38:31 UTC
> (In reply to comment #2)
> > This should not be approved for Fedora. We have a mechanism for shipping
> > repository metadata, and bundling it in packages is not it.
> This isn't repository meta data nor is it package metadata - this is
> application data. This is nothing like comps or specspo at all. This is also
> for functionality (the client side database) that is shared between
> distributions, and other distributions don't share our repomd or the same
> packaging tools.
Richard -- how is the functionality shared by distributions? If I've followed what you've posted on your blog, then each repository has to have its own metadata (errr, "database") defining what applications are available within it. This then is told to the app-installer by registering it and saying "the database for this repo is over here". But if that's the case, why wouldn't it make sense to have the database registered by the repo itself? The main reason I can think of is that we're actually better off in allowing additional arbitrary metadata via yum than other package managers which are very hard-coded and can't do this sort of on-the-fly additional metadata :-)
> Please guys, don't just protest against this because it's not doing things the
> yum way. Putting icons and all translations in the yum repomd is not suitable
> packages change, and would add a large chunks of functionality to yum. I've got
> no intention of adding huge amounts of code to yum, as it already difficult to
> interface with yum using PackageKit and I really don't think yum should
> understand the concept of applications, rather than packages. yum is meant to
> be a package manager, not an application manager.
*grin* Isn't PackageKit a package manager by its very name? ;-)
Really, the line between "application" and "package" is as much a historical accident as anything. They aren't one to one mappings, sucks... but so it goes. It gives us some nice things too. I fully agree that people in general want to be installing something to actually do something (an application) vs some arbitrary package/set of packages. But that doesn't mean that we have to go to a whole new level of abstraction and metadata generation/distribution to get there.
> worked well for this sort of data. We cannot do this repo-side and use the
> mechanism in a cross-distro way. I've talked in depth with suse, ubuntu and
> foresight developers about this, and using yum in this way is not the right
> thing to do.
As someone else mentioned, the difference is that hal-info isn't generated out of information about packages being shipped and rather is generated based on hardware. So it's more like hwdata than something like comps or specspo. Also, it seems somewhat a shame here that you've talked in depth with developers with every distribution *other* than Fedora :(
> What you really want is an incremental protocol that can deliver the new icons
> & entries w/translations since the last time you updated. Neither a package,
> nor the yum metadata, fits this well. Honestly, an online service with local
> caching seems more appropriate.
In addition, you probably want to be smart about how you grab things (there's no need to grab the icons for everything at once, for example, you can be intelligent about only grabbing what you can see on the screen plus the next N for some value of N -- if someone scrolls way down in the list and has to wait for a few icons to load, as long as they lazily do so, that's okay!)
Comment 10 Richard Hughes 2009-03-06 23:02:30 UTC
> I will not support this package.
Does this mean this package review will be blocked? What about packages like smart and apt-rpm that do things differently to yum and the core distro? I'm not arguing this package should be installed by default, just be available to install.
I prototyped this, but it wouldn't have scaled well, and there were inconsolable differences with debian, e.g versions, icons and translations for iceweasel.
> (As a side point, legally, you'd have to have the license be "A & B & C &
> D.."... where that's the license of all the icons in total. And don't forget
> trademarks. This gets messy fast.)
I'll get the generate script to generate the licence string and update the spec. Thanks.
> In addition, you probably want to be smart about how you grab things (there's
> no need to grab the icons for everything at once, for example, you can be
> intelligent about only grabbing what you can see on the screen plus the next N
> for some value of N -- if someone scrolls way down in the list and has to wait
> for a few icons to load, as long as they lazily do so, that's okay!)
Sure, but we search in the locale, and hence we need that data upfront. Having icons download once per-user also seems painful (as the tools run as the user session, not root).
Comment 13 James Antill 2009-03-06 23:46:08 UTC
> Does this mean this package review will be blocked?
I certainly hope so, it would be a significant mistake to ship this.
> What about packages like smart and apt-rpm that do things differently to yum
> and the core distro?
Noone is saying you can't ship PK. I'm pretty sure noone cares about the review for the tools that generate/consume the metadata in this package.
But if smart decided that the md5sums in our repomd.xml was hard to deal with, so they'd just ship a smart-pkg-data ... then, yeh, I'd say that was a bad idea and would try and block it.
> Sure, but we search in the locale, and hence we need that data upfront.
Again, the textual part of the data is _tiny_ ... even more so for updates (the bit that changes). And I'd be surprised if it changed anywhere near as often as primary/etc.
The fact you have tied icons with the textual data in this implementation doesn't mean you have to continue to do that in another one.
To respond to Bill:
> I agree with Richard - there's value in having this be a distribution neutral
> standard,
I somewhat agree, to the extent that PK can move forward it'll be to "standardize" higher level things that what it does currently. And I do think that's a much brighter future than what we have currently.
> and you're not going to get there by just creating another metadata
> file in createrepo.
However this I disagree with, to have "pkg install" and "pkg remove" in PK it didn't mandate how the backend functioned and I see no reason that Ubuntu can't drop metadata packages if they are insane enough to while we just use repo metadata.
The "std." is in that everyone calls PK_lookup_application_data() or whatever ... not that each distribution has to merge to the same lowest common denominator.
Yes, it's more work ... and it sucks that PK is writing everything 4 times, but then I've always said that.
> Moreover, referring to 'comps' and 'specspo' in the past is
> a little odd - comps-extras still exists, as does the specspo package.
Indeed, but the state of specspo is a reason to reject this package not allow it through. No doubt specspo went live much faster due to it's implementation and I'm sure it will be more work for PK to have this feature implemented properly ... but look at the historical data on specspo.
Yes it's still used as initially released, but it's still _barely_ working. "LANG=de_DE.utf-8 yum info kernel" has a translated description, but an en_US summary. "yum search 'Ein Betrachter und Editor'" still finds nothing.
Comment 15 Matthias Clasen 2009-03-07 05:58:24 UTC
The comparison with specspo is misleading. The translations in specspo are something that needs to be maintained separately, and that is where specspo failed.
The application metadata in this package is taken from desktop files where it is successfully maintained and updated.
(In reply to comment #14)
> Indeed, but the state of specspo is a reason to reject this package not allow
> it through.
I don't understand why you keep referring to specspo. It's separate data about packages that doesn't really have a way of being tied to upstream. If the spec files were translated in CVS, and then specspo extracted the translations from the spec files (which are actively translated) and packaged it separately, then I would agree. But it's a separate project with no infrastructure tie in.
> Yes, it's more work ... and it sucks that PK is writing everything 4 times,
> but then I've always said that.
I agree we're rewriting some parts of what yum used to do, but we're doing it for a good reason. I do think it's important to work with other distros and look at the big picture rather than look at just what's possible to do with Fedora.
PackageKit isn't just a front end to yum, and it's never going to be. I really don't think what your disagreements with PackageKit have to do with this merge review. Perhaps you should send mail about that.
This data will be used by gnome-app-install also, and that's got nothing to do with the PackageKit project at all.
> I'll get the generate script to generate the licence string and update the
> spec. Thanks.
This is the license:
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Tell a lie, that was a script error. The actual licence is much shorter:
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Comment 20 Bill Nottingham 2009-03-09 20:26:16 UTC
Realistically, the license of the package would be the union of the licenses of the *icons* in the dependent packages, which is different than the union of the licenses of the packages themselves (and hopefully shorter). But that can't be sanely automated.
(The fact that the license of the package ends up being this ludicrous should give some idea that this isn't really the best way to go about creating and deploying this...)
> I prototyped this, but it wouldn't have scaled well, and there were
> inconsolable differences with debian, e.g versions, icons and translations for
> iceweasel.
The problem is, essentially, that you want this delivered and updated in an incrementable format, as the data's going to be (generally) only additive, and in small chunks. Doing that as packages is pretty wasteful.
Ideally, you'd have a server-side program that does this for you - you ask it for the differences between what you have, and what is the latest, and it sends it to you. But since all we have is yum, which is defined to not have any server components aside from raw transfer of files, any sort of metadata that wants to be deployed gets shoehorned into either a static metadata chunk, or a package. Neither of which is really appropriate here.
Comment 21 seth vidal 2009-03-09 20:35:51 UTC
There's another problem here. We cannot depend on specific infrastructure living in some location for some good reasons:
1. it scales for crap
2. it won't work for people wanting to respin/derive work from fedora
3. did I mention it scales for crap?
> 1. it scales for crap
Totally agreed. We would need some serious bandwidth and hardware for 1000s of concurrent users. The mirrors wouldn't also like thousands of tiny 40Kb files.
Mirrors already have thousands of small files. Look at the size of most rpms.
If push came to shove we could:
1. generate sets of app/icon metadata for each package
2. generate sets of app/icon metadata for each package of each group from comps (so you get all the apps from that group at once)
3. Do both.
We're talking about 80-150MB in roughly 2000 files, iirc. The mirrors can soak that up. And having an index file you grab from the repodata is just like things we already have.
Comment 24 Alexey Torkhov 2009-03-16 15:52:46 UTC
I like the idea keeping app-install database and icons not in package but as a kind of "extra info" that will could have benefits of caching and incremental updating (comment #6 and comment #7). I'm interested in implementing it as GSoC project. The exact way of generating and storing metadata should perhaps be first discussed with infrastructure people.
> We're talking about 80-150MB in roughly 2000 files, iirc. The mirrors can soak
> that up. And having an index file you grab from the repodata is just like
> things we already have.
So, the user launches add/remove software, and searches for "office".
1. The desktop metadata gets downloaded (few Mb)
2. The results get shown with icon-missing (14)
3. PackageKit instructs yum to download icon data for 14 packages
4. The icons get downloaded by yum
5. Add / remove software updates the icons with the new themed icons
Now, compare that to the Ubuntu add/remove experience:
1. The results are shown with the correct icons, near instantly
Now we need the desktop metadata in one file so we can perform searching on the file (like searching for 'office' in Hungarian) and because we want to get results instantaneously. I would argue we need the icons included in the metadata file as we want to show the icons with the search results as they appear.
The fact that Suse and Ubuntu want to share a common spec on this really makes integrating it so deeply with the Fedora repo metadata and yum core a bitter pill to swallow.
Comment 26 Jesse Keating 2009-08-14 15:57:10 UTC
There is a terrible answer here, which is that you make users of PackageKit swallow a scheduled job that keeps all metadata fresh. Every few hours it just pulls down every single bit of metadata out there (think apt-get --update). That way whenever you go to use PackageKit, 9 times out of 10 you have the latest metadata and there is no need to go download anything new. And if there is a repo that is out of date (and we already have ways of discovering this very quickly/easily) the amount of new stuff to download will be quite small as compared to downloading for every repo.
Putting a package in the distro that will be a giant bag of icons and translations that will need to updated whenever a pkg changes or gets added that adds/removes/changes that set is a bitter pill to swallow, too.
It's the WRONG way to do things, furthermore and unlike Suse and Ubuntu we have evidence of it being a bad idea in the form of two pkgs:
comps and specspo - both of which used to be packages trundled along in fedora/rhl/rhel.
I was talking to James about this problem and generating the metadata at createrepo time isn't terribly difficult. And the users benefit b/c instead of downloading a package containing all this content each time it is updated they can just download the fedora-updates metadata for this content.
Making this information be per-repo means that 3rd party and private repos can take advantage of it, too.
So, you want this metadata available to yum and PK, great, we can do that - but the info must live in the repository metadata - not in some random pkg in the distro.
Comment 28 Rakesh Pandit 2010-01-08 08:12:14 UTC
*** Bug 488962 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***
> comps and specspo - both of which used to be packages trundled along in
> fedora/rhl/rhel.
You keep brining specspo into this, without addressing earlier comments on why specspo is a different situation altogether. Not a great way to have a discussion.
> You keep brining specspo into this, without addressing earlier comments on why
> specspo is a different situation altogether
specspo:
. Metadata generated from packages.
. Have to download everything at once.
. Package updates change some of the metadata, often enough, thus. OOD.
. Problems with multiple repos. (specspo only has one package).
. Major problems with turning repos. on/off.
"this BZ":
. Major problems with multiple repos. (specspo only has one package).
- metadata that has to be maintained separately
appdata:
- metadata that is automatically derived from packages
specspo _was_ pulled from the translated fields in the pkg spec files.
it wasn't maintained separately.
And who put the translations there, the package maintainer ? I think not.
Very much looks like separately maintained to me, even if it is in the same file.
I'm confused - what does that have to do with anything?
The point is - running another program to generate data then stuffing it into an rpm which we then ship out is a bad plan. Just as it was with specspo. Putting this data into the repodata is a better plan.
> You got it wrong
> specspo:
> - metadata that has to be maintained separately
> appdata:
> - metadata that is automatically derived from packages
Appdata wants rantings etc. ... which is outside data.
But to expand on what Seth said, even if we assume the above is a difference and that there are other differences (like appdata want non-text for example) ... those differences don't matter from the point of view of distributing via. packages or repodata.
On the other side the fact that the data the user needs will change based on which repos. are enabled and change as the packages change in their enabled repos. _in both cases_ is relevant.
> The point is - running another program to generate data then stuffing it into
> an rpm which we then ship out is a bad plan. Just as it was with specspo.
> Putting this data into the repodata is a better plan.
This is the process in generating the data:
* explode every rpm containing a desktop file (including selected deps where appropriate)
* extract lots of data from the desktop file
* copy the icons from the exploded root, converting and *resizing* where required
* tarring up the icon tree
* pushing the translations and desktop metadata into a sqlite database
This takes 4 hours on my laptop to do for fedora, or 30 minutes for rpmfusion. This is not something we want to do every day, for data that probably should only be updated once or twice a release (Ubuntu .
So, looking at positives and negatives, for putting it in a package:
* Allows us to ship the data on the media, so the user doesn't have to "download metadata" every time they open the application tool
* Allows us to query the database directly, rather than convincing PackageKit [to download us the single chunk of metadata and then import the metadata into the system database, as root]
* Means we share the *same tools* as Ubuntu, Suse and Foresight.
* Means we don't have to patch KPackageKit which already depends on the system database.
* Means we can merge rating stats from other external sources before we ship the data, e.g. the gnome3 application usage stats
* It already exists, and someone is willing to maintain the package
* Allows us to ignore the fact that there are a few different licenses
* Means we have to dedicate 4 hours per compose (possibly quicker if you have the rpms locally, but as we've discussed, the builders don't)
* We have data changing daily that differs by only a few superficial entries
* Means we can't use external data sources, for instance application usage stats
* The app-install hooks in yum or PackageKit do not exist, and no-one is willing to write code for them. I've heard lots and lots of stop energy from the yum guys, but nobody has offered to write any code.
Also bear in mind: Ubuntu has been shipping app-install-data FOR FIVE YEARS. It works for them as a package. Why do you think they shipped it as a package back then? And still now? They have a very similar infrastructure to us.
The biggest point, and the most important from a user experience point of view is that we need to query the application database directly. If we make every query go through PackageKit, then through yum then we've killed our performance. Instead of getting responses back in the required 25ms for search-as-you-type we're talking about latencies of hundreds of milliseconds, or if yum has to check and download new metadata, *seconds*. This sucks and is simply not good enough.
We should probably take this to fesco.
'I don't like it, therefore I'll block the package review' is not the right way to decide this.
> This is the process in generating the data:
> * explode every rpm containing a desktop file (including selected deps where
> appropriate)
> * extract lots of data from the desktop file
> * copy the icons from the exploded root, converting and *resizing* where
> required
> * tarring up the icon tree
> * pushing the translations and desktop metadata into a sqlite database
> This takes 4 hours on my laptop to do for fedora, or 30 minutes for rpmfusion.
> This is not something we want to do every day, for data that probably should
> only be updated once or twice a release
1. the above is only true if you run the generator everytime and you don't cache anything. Outrageously naive, I think.
2. I'm going to talk to Florian about his implementation of the same - I seem to recall it taking substantially shorter amount of tim.
3. There is no requirement that we have to do it everytime the repo is changed. Only if it is changed substantively.
> So, looking at positives and negatives, for putting it in a package:
> Package:
> * Allows us to ship the data on the media, so the user doesn't have to
> "download metadata" every time they open the application tool
Yah - they'll just have stale data.
> * Allows us to query the database directly, rather than convincing PackageKit
> [to download us the single chunk of metadata and then import the metadata into
> the system database, as root]
We don't have to import that metadata as root, now. Yum hasn't had to do that for quite some time. Moreover it's just a sqlite db.
> * Means we share the *same tools* as Ubuntu, Suse and Foresight.
this definitely falls into the IBIWISI category considering we do not seem to be sharing ANY tools with any of these distros to speak of.
> Metadata:
> * Allows us to ignore the fact that there are a few different licenses
A few? Really?
> * Means we have to dedicate 4 hours per compose (possibly quicker if you have
> the rpms locally, but as we've discussed, the builders don't)
And you don't need to do this at all if you extract the data from the pkgdb.
> * We have data changing daily that differs by only a few superficial entries
And this is why you cache entries and update the db.
> * Means we can't use external data sources, for instance application usage
We can use whatever data sources we want, in fact.
> * The app-install hooks in yum or PackageKit do not exist, and no-one is
> willing to write code for them. I've heard lots and lots of stop energy from
> the yum guys, but nobody has offered to write any code.
I think what you've heard from us is years of experience cautioning you from chasing down a blind alley.
Comment 39 Tom "spot" Callaway 2010-09-08 14:08:49 UTC
IMHO, this sort of disagreement is what FESCo is intended to resolve.
> IMHO, this sort of disagreement is what FESCo is intended to resolve.
Yes, this would be good for FESCo to discuss. Seth (and the other yum guys) do not agree with the implementation, but as far as I am aware, this isn't reason enough to fail a review request.
the whole argument here is that there should not need to be a review request b/c the pkg in question
1. should not BE a package at all
2. should not be in the distro, AT ALL.
So - by saying you think it shouldn't fail a review request you are, inherently begging the question.
However, given that it's not obviously afoul of the packaging guidelines, this would appear to be a FESCo concern. (We ship many many things I think are bad ideas.)
I've got no problem with it going to fesco - I just wanted to make sure it was clear that whether or not this goes in as a package in the distro is the point of the argument and not a side issue.
Also, I think it makes a lot of sense to whitelist or blacklist desktop files -- Ubuntu ask maintainers to submit applications manually so that the list is small and high quality, and that we can ensure apps are correctly categorized, and have things like reviews and screenshots. I don't think putting every application (package with desktop files) shipped in Fedora into an application installer is a good idea.
i.e. you can't just run a script against pkgdb without some sort of manual control and merging different 'wads' of data. We probably might want different data for each spin. I think starting with the distro exploded tree is a good start, but the KDE spin is going to need different "ratings" on each application compared to the GNOME spin. And maybe a different definition of "application" is required for the server spin; that's fine with the app-install schema I'm suggesting.
Also, this code exists now. It's ready to go. We've got upstream support from kpackagekit. We've got downstream support from the other distros that are watching us and certainly Ubuntu and Suse are willing to follow suit.
This is probably very relevant to FESCo.
The absurdity of the license string and the nature of this package having an aggressively changing license with every new release makes it functionally impossible to audit.
While an argument could be made that the .desktop files are not copyrightable, the icons clearly are.
I'm blocking this against FE-Legal. I would strongly encourage you to work to find a way to not need to bundle all of these icons within a single package.
> I would strongly encourage you to work to find a way to not need to bundle
> all of these icons within a single package.
Such as...?
Maybe they could live in the pkgdb? Maybe there is a way to accomplish your goal without using the icons?
Let's say we stuff the icons into a sqlite db in the pkgdb. And then we get that downloaded as metadata, do we need to have a special license for that since it is just a compilation and not a derivative work?
Option two: only show icons of the apps the user has installed - since the icons would be on the local disk already.
> Spot:
> Let's say we stuff the icons into a sqlite db in the pkgdb. And then we get
> that downloaded as metadata, do we need to have a special license for that
> since it is just a compilation and not a derivative work?
I don't see how collecting icons and pushing them into a tar.gz archive is any different to pushing them into a sqlite db, from a legal point of view.
> Option two: only show icons of the apps the user has installed - since the
> icons would be on the local disk already.
No, we want application icons in the application browser.
I think shoving the icons into the repodata and distributing them in a single bundle has the same problems as distributing them in a single RPM.
Just thinking out loud here, but how about a situation where the icon is only shown when the user clicks on an item from a list to get more information. Then, that icon (and only that icon) is downloaded from something like the pkgdb if the network is up, and a category placeholder icon is used if it is not.
> I think shoving the icons into the repodata and distributing them in a single
> bundle has the same problems as distributing them in a single RPM.
Thanks, that's why I asked - I didn't know if we were going to be better off or not.
> Just thinking out loud here, but how about a situation where the icon is only
> shown when the user clicks on an item from a list to get more information.
> Then, that icon (and only that icon) is downloaded from something like the
> pkgdb if the network is up, and a category placeholder icon is used if it is
> not.
I'm a little worried about the cost on the pkgdb servers/proxies - but it's not necessarily insurmountable.
Comment 52 Adel Gadllah 2010-10-02 18:13:14 UTC
This (and the "only show for installed apps") suggestion both suck IMO. (from a user experience POV).
Regarding auditing, as the license tag is generated by a script you'd have to audit the script (i.e check whether it works correctly) rather than checking every license by hand.
> Regarding auditing, as the license tag is generated by a script you'd have to
> audit the script (i.e check whether it works correctly) rather than checking
> every license by hand.
See http://github.com/hughsie/app-install/raw/master/contrib/app-install-generate-yum.py -- it's a trivial script.
> This (and the "only show for installed apps") suggestion both suck IMO. (from a
> user experience POV).
I agree. We can't have user experience dictated by length of license field...
Comment 55 Michael Catanzaro 2014-09-10 15:58:21 UTC
Richard, this looks obsolete, can it be closed?
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For the first time ever in {{wp|Blu-ray#Region codes|Region A}}, {{wp|Viz Media}}, in partnership with {{wp|Warner Home Video}}, will release the English dubs of the first three {{bp|Pokémon movies}} on Blu-ray disc in a limited edition triple feature Steelbook pack.
The set is scheduled for release on February 9, 2016, according to Amazon.com and Blu-ray.com.
The three-disc set is scheduled for release on February 9, 2016, according to Amazon.com and Blu-ray.com.
The limited edition Steelbook set will include a lossy 2.0 Stereo track of the {{wp|4Kids Entertainment}} dub of the movies, presented in 16:9 widescreen. This is in contrast to the original Warner DVD releases, which presented the movies in 4:3 format. The set reportedly excludes the special features from the Warner DVDs, and it is unknown whether or not the {{bp|Pikachu short}}s from all three of the movies will be retained in the set.
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For the first time ever in Region A, Viz Media, in partnership with Warner Home Video, will release the English dubs of the first three Pokémon movies on Blu-ray disc in a limited edition triple feature Steelbook pack.
The limited edition Steelbook set will include a lossy 2.0 Stereo track of the 4Kids Entertainment dub of the movies, presented in 16:9 widescreen. This is in contrast to the original Warner DVD releases, which presented the movies in 4:3 format. The set reportedly excludes the special features from the Warner DVDs, and it is unknown whether or not the Pikachu shorts from all three of the movies will be retained in the set.
The set is available to pre-order on Amazon.com as of December 16th.
Amazon.com listing of Pokémon: The Movies 1-3 Blu-ray collection
Blu-ray.com listing
Blu-ray.com forum discussion
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Casa, Bath, 2013
Casa, St Catharine’s Close, Bath, Avon, 2013 (photo by Stuart Feltham) • As already stated, my daily alarms are soon coming to an end (though I will still add some […]
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Eclipse Alarms, Queen Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1, England, 2012 • Reverse colourway here.
Solar Security, Beckenham, 2010
Solar Security, High Street, Beckenham, Kent, BR3, England, 2010 • Similar but with an ex-strobe (or something) on here.
Eclipse Alarms, Coventry, 2013
“Eclipse Alarms” burglar alarm, Coventry • I’ve already published some other Eclipses here, though not with circles (ie moon in front of sun) on. Though technically, this is only illustrating […]
Shorrock, Bristol: mossy
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Eclipse Alarms, Stratford-upon-Avon: dynamo
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"Eclipse Alarms" burglar alarm, Stratford-upon-Avon • A painstaking but badly cut-out collage job: someone's printed the logo onto a label, then stuck it piece by piece onto this old Eurobell. There's even a sooty black eclipse image at the top, though it looks more like a bulb has fallen off. • Spotted: Ely Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37, England, 2012 • Politics: In the Conservative constituency of Stratford-on-Avon
Eclipse, Derby: strange
"Eclipse Alarms" burglar alarm, Derby • Strange choice of name for a solar-powered alarm! Nice to see a fully-illustrated eclipse, though. • Spotted: Town centre, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, 2010 • Politics: In the Labour constituency of Derby South
Padley, Brighton: blaring
"Padley Security" burglar alarm, Brighton • This is a bit odd, as the name seems to have nothing to do with the sun. Maybe the image is meant to be a blaring bell, or a flashing light. Or maybe it's just a celebration of the sunniness of Brighton. • Spotted: Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1, England, 2010 • Politics: In the Conservative constituency of Brighton Kemptown
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"Solar Security" burglar alarm, Lambeth • It's a nice sunny colour, but operates in a 100% non-solar-powered fashion. • Spotted: Atlantic Road, Lambeth, London, SW9, England, 2012 • Politics: In the Labour constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood
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Levelling the playing field: women in sport #SetTheStandard on Twitter
By Kara Hinesley
Twitter Australia launched #SetTheStandard, a new initiative focused on female leadership and promoting role models on Twitter.
In partnership with The Women’s Game (@TheWomensGame), #SettheStandard featured a Twitter training and a panel of inspirational business and sporting women who are making waves in the field.
Through engaging and empowering women while educating them how to use Twitter, women learned about Twitter’s newest safety policies and products.
Twitter Australia’s Managing Director Suzy Nicoletti (@SuzyNicoletti) and Head of Public Policy and Government Kara Hinesley (@karahinesley) kicked off the event with a Twitter Best Practices and Safety Workshop, which showed how to customise their experience and get the most out of Twitter while staying safe.
For the panel, The Women’s Game (@TheWomensGame) brought together supporters of women's sport to discuss changes that could be made in the sports industry to support women.
Hosted by Contributing Editor for The Women’s Game, Sarah Groubes (@groubes), the #SetTheStandard panel featured CEO of Rugby Australia, Raelene Castle (@raelenecastle), President of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and non-executive director, Sam Moystn (@SamMostyn), Paralympian and Para Games medalist, Ellie Cole (@EllieVCole), and Campaign Coordinator for Football Federation Australia, Ann Odong (@AnnOdong).
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Having come to Australia as a child from Uganda, sport helped Ann Odong build a common language with the kids and adults around her.
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“You’ve got to be good at what you do, but you’ve got to be brave enough to hold your hand up, and trust that you’ve got the skills and capabilities,” she said.
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Athletes condition for upcoming spring season
Caitlin Sheltrown, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Whether it’s track, softball, baseball, or soccer, conditioning plays a huge factor in how an athlete performs. As the spring season creeps closer, athletes around FHS are preparing themselves through rigorous workouts or simple weightlifting sessions.
Robyn Banks, 12, pitcher for the varsity softball team, is no stranger to the demands that conditioning requires.
“If you want to be good you need to put the effort in. That includes conditioning your body to have a certain level of endurance for softball and building up important muscles,” Banks said.
The prospect of prepping an athlete’s body through intensive cardio workouts may seem daunting to some players, but it has positive effects at the end of the day.
Marlee Pope, 12, has played soccer since she was four, and understands the positives to conditioning her body for the upcoming season.
“The more in shape a player is, the more they will stand out, and grab the attention of not only me, but the coach as well. Conditioning allows players to go a longer period of time which helps determine who gets more playing time,” Pope said.
Stefanie Volpe has coached the varsity softball team for nine seasons. To her, conditioning is beneficial to her players.
“Working on our core improves strength, stability, speed, and agility, which are big fundamentals of softball,” Volpe said.
Volpe also requires the girls to show up to conditioning so they know what will be expected of them once the season commences.
“I want to see effort, positive energy, encouragement, and overall improvement,” Volpe said.
Attending conditioning sessions shows an athlete’s dedication to the sport, as well dedication to the teammates they workout with. As a team, everyone is working toward the greater goal: improving themselves before tryouts.
Working hard at conditioning has many advantages. For example, it helps athletes grow stronger and improves their skills in a physical manner. It is also a great way to get back in shape for those athletes who haven’t participated in sports in prior seasons.
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Iva Johnson, Kevin Stahl, and Charles Stewart to be inducted into Bluecoats 2019 Hall of Fame. Errick Jose Prince and John David Mayo receive the Bloo Ribbon Awards. Jon Millsap and Paul Todd receive the Unsung Hero Awards.
11 May 2019 - NORTH CANTON, OH - Bluecoats has announced the 2019 inductees for the Bluecoats Hall of Fame as well as the 2019 recipients of the Bloo Ribbon and Unsung Hero Awards. The award recipients were selected by the Bluecoats Board of Directors at their most recent meeting in Canton, OH.
Iva Johnson, Kevin Stahl, and Charles Stewart will be inducted into the Bluecoats Hall of Fame by a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. The 2019 recipients of the Bloo Ribbon Award are Errick Jose Prince and John David Mayo. J. Rhodes Millsap and Paul Todd receive the Unsung Hero Awards.
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Bluecoats and PPI Graphics Announce Partnership
THE CANTON-BASED PRINT, DESIGN & MAIL HOUSE JOINS ROSTER OF BLUECOATS’ COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WILL PRODUCE NEW BLUECOATS ANNUAL PROGRAM
8 May 2019 - CANTON, OH - Bluecoats is excited to announce a new partnership with a fellow member of the Canton community: PPI Graphics. The Canton-based print, design, and mail house will produce all Bluecoats printing and mailing projects including the new Bluecoats Annual Program and direct mail campaigns such as the Bluecoats March-a-thon.
“It means a lot to us to partner with another member of the Canton community,” said Mike Scott, CEO of Bluecoats. “PPI Graphics has a history of philanthropic partnerships, and we’re honored to be counted amongst them.”
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Bluecoats Renews Partnership with Ultimate Drill Book for 2019 Season
Bluecoats is excited to announce its renewed partnership with Ultimate Drill Book! The 2019 Bluecoats will once again be using Ultimate Drill Book’s resources to design and perfect the 2019 program.
“The UDB app is an invaluable teaching tool. It streamlines the process of getting drill from our designers to our students,” said Mike Fanning, Bluecoats Visual Caption Co-Head. “With its features UDB deepens the understanding of the material students are being asked to learn and perform.”
Ultimate Drill Book has become an integral part of the Bluecoats staging and cleaning process and the Drum Corps is thrilled to be using the UDB app and other Ultimate Drill Book resources again this summer!
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Bluecoats Composer Doug Thrower Inducted Into Drum Corps International Hall of Fame
Doug Thrower, Bluecoats Composer and Brass Designer
We’re so incredibly excited to announce that Doug Thrower is a member of the latest class being inducted into the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame!
Doug is the first person ever to be honored by the Hall of Fame for their work at Bluecoats. Doug has been a brass staff member and designer for 28 years, bringing some of the drum corps activity’s favorite musical moments to the field.
“[Doug] has consistently delivered some of our activity’s most memorable musical moments,” DCI Hall of Fame member Scott Koter said. “Doug will always be known for making somewhat abstract pieces accessible to the masses. His creativity was paramount in leading the Bluecoats to their first DCI World Championship in 2016, using a musical program that shifted the design paradigm for every drum corps show since.”
In addition to his ground-breaking arrangements in 2016, Doug is notably famous for bringing the viral sensation “pitch bend” to our 2014 production Tilt.
“We’re so incredibly proud of Doug and this honor and I cannot think of a more deserving person,” said Dave Glasgow, Bluecoats Executive Advisor and former Executive Director. “Doug’s creative input into our activity is iconic and deserves celebration. I’m so grateful to him for his 28 years of service and excited to see what the next 28 years look like!”
Doug’s induction will be celebrated at the DCI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony which will take place during the Drum Corps International World Championships in Indianapolis, IN from August 7th through the 10th. The Bluecoats community will celebrate his induction at the World Championships Banquet on August 11th at the JW Marriott downtown.
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When you register for the Bluecoats Band of Excellence you get to experience rehearsal alongside the 2019 Bluecoats with the Bluecoats staff, an on the field performance at the NFL Hall of Fame Game, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival! This incredible opportunity is taking place July 31 to August 1 and is open to all high school-aged musicians and color guard performers!
Super Saver Registration has been extended by 48 hours until May 2nd so make sure you register before this amazing deal ends!!
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Bluecoats 2019 April Camp Weekend
THIS WEEKEND WAS A BUSY ONE FOR BLUECOATS AS THE BLUECOATS DRUM CORPS HAD ITS ONE AND ONLY FULL CORPS CAMP, RHYTHM IN BLUE HAD REHEARSAL, AND BLUECOATS OPERATED ITS WEEKLY FRIDAY EVENING BINGO GAME!
At the Bluecoats’ one and only full corps camp of the season, the percussionists were welcomed back for the first time since January and the color guard was all together for the first time this season. This weekend served as a final callback audition for the color guard with the final roster being set on Sunday afternoon. Every section of the corps was hard at work learning and practicing new top secret music and choreography for the 2019 production.
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Comparison of intra-articular injections of Hyaluronic Acid and Corticosteroid in the treatment of Osteoarthritis of the hip in comparison with intra-articular injections of Bupivacaine. Design of a prospective, randomized, controlled study with blinding of the patients and outcome assessors
Sascha Colen1Email author,
Michel PJ van den Bekerom2,
Johan Bellemans1 and
Michiel Mulier1
© Colen et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2010
Although intra-articular hyaluronic acid is well established as a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, its use in hip osteoarthritis is not based on large randomized controlled trials. There is a need for more rigorously designed studies on hip osteoarthritis treatment as this subject is still very much under debate.
Randomized, controlled trial with a three-armed, parallel-group design. Approximately 315 patients complying with the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be randomized into one of the following treatment groups: infiltration of the hip joint with hyaluronic acid, with a corticosteroid or with 0.125% bupivacaine.
The following outcome measure instruments will be assessed at baseline, i.e. before the intra-articular injection of one of the study products, and then again at six weeks, 3 and 6 months after the initial injection: Pain (100 mm VAS), Harris Hip Score and HOOS, patient assessment of their clinical status (worse, stable or better then at the time of enrollment) and intake of pain rescue medication (number per week). In addition patients will be asked if they have complications/adverse events. The six-month follow-up period for all patients will begin on the date the first injection is administered.
This randomized, controlled, three-arm study will hopefully provide robust information on two of the intra-articular treatments used in hip osteoarthritis, in comparison to bupivacaine.
Bupivacaine
Visual Analog Score
High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid
Lumbar Puncture Needle
Socioeconomic costs have, in general, escalated dramatically in the last ten years [1] with osteoarthritis (OA) being one of the most important causes for this increase. OA is a very common problem in the older population [2, 3] and affects almost 5% of people over 65 years of age [4]. OA of the hip is one of the most common causes of functional impairment in the elderly [5, 6]. Despite the immense impact of this disease on many people very few effective, non-surgical options are available to handle it. In this regard, (intra-articular) pharmacological treatment is of special interest for two reasons: on the one hand, as basic agent for the relief of pain and pain flares in more acute situations, and on the other, as a way to postpone any surgical intervention by improving the patients' subjective quality of life. In contrast to the knee, the access to the intra-articular compartment of the hip is rather difficult as a result of which injection therapy for hip OA has not been commonly used in the past.
Nowadays, two generally accepted products are used for intra-articular injection in the hip: corticosteroids (CS) and hyaluronic acid (HA). The effects of CS in hip OA have been demonstrated in several controlled studies [7, 8]. However its widespread use remains controversial because of its short-term effect and reports of adverse effects following injection [8, 9].
The effect of intra-articular HA in the treatment of hip OA has not been fully elucidated. Although studies have shown that HA injections provide prolonged relief from symptoms in patients with knee OA [10–12], some controversy exists over the benefit of HA in the treatment of hip OA. The conclusion of a literature review highlighted the absence of placebo-controlled studies in the treatment of hip OA with intra-articular HA or its derivatives [13]. This means that the role of intra-articular HA in the symptomatic treatment of hip OA cannot be determined conclusively. Nevertheless published data suggest that intra-articular injections of HA in hip OA may be effective. Another literature review showed a relatively low level of evidence of the included studies, although the authors concluded that intra-articular injection of HA, performed under fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance seems to be an effective treatment and may be an alternative treatment of hip OA [14]. Double-blind, controlled studies with a higher level of evidence are required to confirm these data.
The effectiveness of HA in comparison to CS is also not very clear. One study compared the results of HA with that of CS in patients with hip OA, but a higher number of patients was needed to clarify their conclusion [15]. Most published studies do not have a reliable control group, have too short follow-up periods, or a bias in outcome measure [16, 17].
The aim of our randomized, controlled study is to compare the effects of intra-articular injections of HA and CS with a control group, which will receive an intra-articular infiltration with bupivacaine, in patients with painful hip OA. To our knowledge there are no clinical studies which compare the effects of HA, CS and bupivacaine in patients with hip OA.
(1) There are differences in functional outcome [differences of more than 10 points using the Harris Hip Score (HHS): [18]] and the Visual Analog Score [VAS: difference of more than 10 mm [19]] between the treatment groups (HA and CS infiltration) and the control group (Bupivacaine) in favour of the treatment groups, at 6 months follow-up in the treatment of symptomatic hip OA patients.
(2) There are differences in secondary outcome measures [Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) [20]] between the treatment groups and the control group in favour of the treatment groups, at 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months follow-up in the treatment of symptomatic hip OA patients.
(3) There are differences in functional outcome and the VAS between the treatment groups and the control group in favour of the treatment groups, at 6 weeks and 3 months follow-up in the treatment of symptomatic hip OA patients.
All patients will be evaluated in the outpatient clinic of our department. After checking the inclusion and exclusion criteria (table 1), eligible patients will be informed about the study and the study design. They will also be well informed about the advantages and disadvantages of participation and the adverse effects of the products. They will be given time to decide if they wish to participate and will be told that their treatment at the centre would not be jeopardized if they declined to participate.
1. male and female patients aged between 30 and 70 years
2. pain (VAS) of at least 30 mm on the day of inclusion.
3. radiographic evidence of OA of the hip (Kellgren-Lawrence grading scale 1-3),
4. chronic pain for at least 3 months prior to study entry (day 0),
5. dissatisfaction with previous attempts at non-operative management including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
1. Kellgren and Lawrence grade 4,
2. an intra-articular hip injection (with any corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid preparation or other) within the previous three months,
3. rapid destructive hip OA.
4. a history of crystalline arthropathy or inflammatory arthritis, neuropathic arthropathy,
5. current other problem in the affected extremity,
6. allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the study medications or to contrast solutions.
Eligible patients that accept to participate will be asked to sign the informed consent form and will be assigned an inclusion number. Approximately 1 month later they will have their treatment (= infiltration).
At day 0 [the day of the infiltration (table 2)] demographic data including age, height, weight, body-mass index (BMI), target hip joint, and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs will be recorded. The type of treatment the patient will receive will be checked. A nurse working at our day hospital will check the inclusion number and from the internet site http://www.randomizer.org she will, on the day of infiltration, obtain a randomized number ranging from 1 to 3 which corresponds to the treatment injection to be given.
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Day of inclusion:
Demographic data, clinical history, concomitant medication, informed consent, inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Day of infiltration:
Pain (VAS), HOOS and HHS-score, randomization and infiltration.
Diary:
Daily VAS and use of pain killers per day.
Second consultation:
VAS, HOOS and HHS-score.
Third consultation:
Fourth consultation:
VAS, HOOS and HHS-score, end follow-up.
Approximately 315 patients will be included in the study. (see: Planned statistical analysis and sample size calculation).
Injection of the study drugs will be performed under sterile conditions by the same experienced orthopaedic surgeon and senior author (MM) in all patients. After skin cleaning a lumbar puncture needle is inserted in a lateral approach. Layer by layer local anaesthesia is performed using lidocaine 1%. Arthrocentesis is carefully performed prior to each injection to remove any effusion. Iodinated contrast agent Ultravist® (Schering, Berlin, Germany) will be injected. The needle positioning into the joint cavity will be fluoroscopically controlled when the contrast is injected. When the needle is in the correct position the injection will be performed. Another option to perform the injection in the hip is using ultrasound [21, 22]. The skin is cleaned and a lumbar puncture needle is inserted in an anterior approach. Layer by layer local anaesthesia is performed using lidocaine 1%. Arthrocentesis is performed followed by the injection of the assigned study product. After resting for 2 hours, the patient is allowed to walk and to return home. The patient is advised to rest at home until the next morning. Oral symptomatic slow acting drugs for OA (for example glucosamine and chondroitin) are authorized if they are taken at a stable dose for more than 3 months prior to inclusion in the study. These drugs are continued at a stable dose during the study treatment period.
There will be 3 different groups of treatment:
Infiltration of the hip joint with Hyaluronic Acid (Ostenil plus 40 mg/2ml).
Infiltration of the hip joint with Corticosteroids (Depo-Medrol 80 mg/2ml).
Infiltration of the hip joint with 0.125% Bupivacaine (0.125% Marcaine 2 ml).
All the products used in this study are already used in our department. To date, we have never had problems using these products.
"Post-injection" data collection will be performed by a person who is blinded to the treatment received by each patient and who is skilled in the administration of the study outcome instruments.
There will also be a diary to be filled in by each included patient for the first two weeks after the infiltration to assess if the treatments have an effect on hip OA. The diary will include a VAS scale (0-100 mm) for each day. Patients will be required to fill in their VAS score and also the number of pain killers used each day. Side effects will also be reported.
In summary we can conclude that both the patient and the person who will collect the "post-injection" data will not know which kind of infiltration the patient has received.
The findings on the initial radiographs will be graded by a musculoskeletal radiologist, experienced in reviewing orthopedic X-rays using the Kellgren and Lawrence grades.
Further information on the study products
One of the non-operative options used for reducing pain and maintaining hip mobility in patients with hip OA is viscosupplementation. Viscosupplementation is the administration of HA preparations into the affected joint to supplement the viscoelasticity of the diseased synovial fluid.
The underlying mechanisms of action of HA in osteoarthritic joints are not completely understood. There is increasing evidence to indicate that clinical efficacy is mediated through several pathways: anti-inflammatory effects, anti-nociceptive effects, normalization of endogenous HA synthesis and chondroprotection [23].
It takes less than a day to clear the injected HA from the osteoarthritic joint [24]. To increase the average intra-articular half-life, TRB Chemedica produced Ostenil Plus which will be used in our study. Ostenil Plus has a higher a concentration of hyaluronic acid (40 mg/2 ml) which is twice as much as previously used in the product Ostenil. In addition Ostenil Plus contains 10 mg Mannitol, an antioxidant which protects hyaluronic acid molecules against free radicals and inhibits the degradation of HA [25]. Ostenil Plus is a low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (LMW HA) (1.6 million Dalton).
One meta-analysis showed no important evidence for a clinically relevant benefit of a high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW HA) compared with LMW HA in patients with OA of the knee [26]. The authors concluded that given the lack of a superior effectiveness of HMW HA over LMW HA and the increased risk of local adverse events associated with the first, it is better to use intra-articular LMW HA in patients with OA of the knee in clinical research or practice.
There is one study comparing low and high molecular weight HA following intra-articular administration in hip OA patients [27]. The authors concluded that both treatments produced a significant reduction in OA symptoms but there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. This study had a small patient population (32 hips LMW HA and 24 hips HMW HA) and they did not use a power calculation to prove that they included enough patients.
Viscosupplementation, performed with the use of fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance, is an effective treatment of hip OA and can be an alternative method to other conservative treatments or total hip arthroplasty [14, 28, 29].
Intra-articular injection of HA or its derivates into the hip joint is safe and well tolerated. However, local adverse reactions (hot, painful, swollen joint) were reported, typically occurring 24-72 hours, and mostly after injection of HMW HA (Hylan) in the knee [30–33]. Ten to thirty per cent of hip OA patients treated with intra-articular injections of HA reported adverse effects, which is slightly higher than in OA of the knee [13]. Some patients experienced transient hip pain after the infiltration but all of them fully recovered in the following days without any treatment or with the use of NSAIDs. Although a single case of septic arthritis was reported after multiple intra-articular injections [13], gout, pseudogout and chondrocalcinosis have not been reported after hip infiltrations with HA.
Corticosteroids
Due to their anti-inflammatory effects, CS have been used in the treatment of knee OA for many years. Intra-articular infiltrations of CS in the hip can also reduce pain, stiffness and disability. Clinical experience has shown that CS are very useful for the treatment of exacerbations of OA, but they do not influence the underlying process of OA. CS are useful for acute periods of pain in hip OA but this effect only lasts for some months [7, 8, 34]. A significant pain reduction at rest and during activity was seen at 3 and 12 weeks follow-up. The range of joint motion increased significantly for all directions and functionality improved significantly after the injection of CS [35, 36].
It is well known that intra-articular injections of CS have some side effects, particularly after repeated injections. These include thinning of the cartilage, a higher risk of infection and weakening of the ligaments of the injected joint.
Two doses of CS (40 mg and 80 mg) were used in one study [34]. At 6 weeks, the benefits of the 40 mg and 80 mg doses in improving pain and stiffness of the hip were similar. However hip function did not improve with the 40 mg dose but only with the 80 mg dose [34].
In this study we will use Depomedrol 80 mg/2 ml.
Bupivacaine is a member of the amide group in the local anesthetic family and has a molecular weight of 342.9 g/mol. Because chondrocyte apoptosis has been implicated in the development of OA [37], it is important to determine whether bupivacaine has cytotoxic effects on articular chondrocytes. Chu et al (2006) showed that in vitro exposure of bovine articular chondrocytes to 0.5% bupivacaine was cytotoxic and that in cartilage with an intact surface bupivacaine caused less cell death [38]. The authors concluded that an intact articular surface may provide a partial barrier to cytoxicity due to bupivacaine.
A rabbit shoulder model showed no permanent impairment of cartilage function 3 months after intra-articular infusion of bupivacaine [39]. Cartilage metabolism was higher than before indicating a reparative ability to recover from the damage caused by bupivacaine. No difference in clinical outcome was seen between 0.5% bupivacaine and placebo [40, 41]. After total knee arthroplasty, the use of bupivacaine reduced pain and the need for narcotics during the first 24 hours [41]. Microscopic evaluation of human articular chondrocytes showed more than 95% cell death after exposure to 0.5% bupivacaine for 30 minutes [38]. Chondrocytes exposed to 0.25% bupivacaine showed a time-dependent reduction in viability, with longer exposure resulting in more cellular death that continued even after removal of bupivacaine. Finally, exposure to 0.125% bupivacaine for up to 60 minutes did not influence the viability of chondrocytes in comparison to a saline solution. Thus, human chondrocytes may tolerate bupivacaine 0.125%. Large human joints show a peak absorption of bupivacaine within the first hour [42, 43]. The combination of systemic absorption and either lavage fluid or effusion is sufficient to dilute the injected bupivacaine to a concentration of less than 0.125%, which reduces the potential for chondrotoxity [44]. In this study we will use Marcaine (0.125%/2 ml bupivacaine).
Description of methodology
This is a randomized, masked-observer, controlled trial with three-armed parallel-group design. Patients meeting the inclusion/exclusion criteria will be randomized to one of the following treatment groups:
Infiltration of the hip joint with Hyaluronic Acid.
Infiltration of the hip joint with Corticosteroids.
Infiltration of the hip joint with 0.125% Bupivacaine.
A block randomization scheme, with a block size equal to 8, will be used for the randomization to avoid at random imbalances in group size. No stratification variables are considered in the randomization.
Efficacy parameters will be assessed at baseline and at the planned follow-up visits at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after the injection.
Planned Statistical Analysis & Sample size calculation
A linear regression model for repeated measures will be used to compare the evolution of the scores between the groups. More specifically, a direct likelihood approach will be adopted using an unstructured covariance matrix for the repeated measures (Molenberghs and Kenward, 2007, Section 14.4). The approach has the advantage that less stringent assumptions are made, not only with respect to the covariance structure, but also to the mechanism underlying the missing observations. The approach does not assume that all variances or all covariances will be equal (as is done in classical repeated-measures ANOVA or in a mixed model using only a random subject effect). Furthermore, the approach allows that the missingness depends on the observed values (the so-called missing at random assumption (MAR)), whereas an analysis restricted to patients with complete information assumes the missingness to be completely at random (MCAR) (G. Molenberghs and M.G. Kenward)[45].
The primary analysis is based on intention-to-treat, i.e. all patients who received an infiltration at baseline are included. Appropriate transformations will be considered if needed to meet the statistical assumptions of the regression model. Time point-specific comparisons between the groups of the changes with respect to baseline will be made based on this model. Confidence intervals (CI) of the change as well as the difference (at each timepoint) between groups will be constructed. To protect against an inflated type-I error (due to the presence of two outcomes and two pairwise comparisons), an alpha-level of 0.01 will be used for each comparison with respect to the control group (Bonferroni correction).
A sample size calculation was performed to have at least 80% power to detect in both groups compared with placebo, a clinically meaningful difference in change (baseline-6 months) of 10 mm in VAS and 10 points in HSS. The SD of HSS and VAS is assumed to be equal to 16 and 20 respectively. Estimates are obtained from Frihagen et al. [46] and Qvistgaard [15]. Assuming a moderate correlation of 0.5 between the measurement at baseline and after 6 months, a total of 285 patients are needed, i.e., 95 subjects in each group. With this sample size, 80%power is achieved for VAS and 96.2% for HHS. The number of included subjects will be increased by 10% to compensate for the loss of power due to patients with missing observations (therefore, 105 patients per group will be recruited). Interim analyses are planned after 1/3 and 2/3 of the patients included reach the end of the follow-up period to allow for an early stopping of the study (or accrual of patients in a specific treatment group) due to rejection of the null hypothesis. Using the O'Brien-Fleming method (O'Brien and Fleming 1979) results in respectively |4.495|, |3.178| and |2.595| as critical values for the Z-statistic at the three analysis time points. Otherwise stated, p-values are declared significant if they reach p < 0.000007, p < 0.00148 and p < 0.0095 at the first interim analysis, the second interim analysis and at the final analysis, respectively. (Note that the 'price to pay' for performing the interim analysis is a slightly more conservative alpha-level at the final analysis, i.e. alpha = 0.0095 instead of alpha = 0.01)
Primary outcomes
Assessment of group differences at 6 months for:
• Harris Hip Score (HHS) [18]: this score will be used as a self-administered questionnaire in accordance with the developers' instructions. The Harris Hip Score was first developed in 1967 and is accepted as one of the best used questionnaires dealing with hip function. It is a disease-specific scoring system which was introduced to provide an evaluation system for various hip disabilities and methods of treatment. This Score gives a maximum of 100 points, with domains of pain, function, deformity and motion. Pain and function are the two basic considerations and receive the heaviest weighting (44 and 47 points, respectively). Range of motion and deformity are seldom of primary importance and therefore receive five and four points, respectively. Function is subdivided into activity of daily living (ADL, 14 points) and gait (33 points).
• Visual Analog Score (VAS) [19]: this score is a self-assessment of variation in pain intensity, measured on a simple 100-mm-long continuous scale of absolutes ranging from 0 = "no pain" to 100 = "extreme pain". The percentage of pain is determined by physically measuring from the "0" end to the patients' mark on the pain scale and dividing this value by total length of the line. The advantage of the VAS is that you can determine the change in pain by taking the difference between any two recordings of pain severity.
Assessment of group differences on:
• Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) [20]: this score will be used as a self-administered questionnaire with the help of the developers' instructions. The HOOS is an adaptation of the Knee disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) intended to evaluate symptoms and functional limitations related to the hip. The HOOS consists of 40 items assessing five different patient-relevant groups: Pain (P) (ten items); Symptoms (S) including stiffness and range of motion (five items); Activity limitations-daily living (A) (seventeen items); Sport and Recreation Function (SP) (four items); and Hip Related Quality of Life (Q) (four items). The HOOS contains all Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questions in unchanged form. The WOMAC scores are often used in scientific literature and it is important that if needed the WOMAC scores can be calculated from the HOOS questionnaire. To answer each question, five options are used (no, mild, moderate, severe, extreme). All items are scored from zero to four, and each of the five subscales will be calculated as the sum of the items included. The HOOS is transformed into a 0-100 worst to best score.
• VAS, Harris Hip Score: at all follow-up time points, except after 6 months
• Patient evaluation of treatment outcome: The patients will be asked to assess their status on a 3-point scale (worse, stable or better then at the time of enrollment).
• Intake of escape medication: The number of escape medication taken/day will be determined.
• Safety: All complications/adverse events will be evaluated and the relationship to the test product determined. When they have complications, patients will be seen in our department earlier than normal.
The above primary and secondary measure instruments will be assessed at the time of enrollment into the study prior to any injection (baseline), and then again at six weeks, 3 and 6 months after the injection. The six-month follow-up period for all patients will begin on the date the injection is administered.
Ethical review committee and informed consent requirements
Ethical approval was necessary because this is a prospective randomized study. Ethical approval has been obtained from the ethical committee of the Catholic University, Leuven. Informed consent forms will be signed by the patients before inclusion into our study. If patients, after reading the patient information, have any questions about our study protocol, they can contact Dr. Sascha Colen or Dr. Michiel Mulier.
This study is primarily designed to evaluate the effectiveness of non-operative treatment of hip OA using HA and CS infiltrations. A comparison is made between HA, CS and bupivacaine (control group) infiltrations. There have been studies and even randomized clinical trials on non-operative treatment of hip OA but the methodological quality is often poor. There is a need for more rigorously designed studies on hip OA treatment as this subject is still very much under debate. By publishing our protocol we wish to share the robust design and methodological quality of our protocol. Moreover, when the design of a study is published it will help to achieve transparency about why and how studies are undertaken. The publication of a study design may help to reduce the problem of publication bias, i.e. selective publication of positive associations and disregarding negative and weak associations, prevent unnecessary duplication of research efforts and duplicate publication. To our knowledge, there has never been a similar study design published on the same subject. By making this study design available we wish to contribute to a more in-depth research on non-operative treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip and prevent publication bias for this double blinded randomized trial. Results of the trial will be disseminated through publication in relevant peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
In 2010 the authors received funding from TRB Chemedica AG, Haar, Germany, the manufacturer of the product Ostenil® , to pay the article-processing charge for publishing their article in BMC musculoskeletal disorders. TRB Chemedica AG has absolutely no role in the study design; in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of the data from this study; in the writing of the manuscript; and in the decision to submit the manuscript for publication.
Neither the authors nor a member of their immediate families received payments or other benefits or a commitment or agreement to provide such benefits from a commercial entity. No commercial entity paid or directed, or agreed to pay or direct, any benefits to any research fund, foundation, division, centre, clinical practice, or other charitable or non-profit organization with which the authors, or a member of their immediate families, are affiliated or associated.
Steffen Fieuws did the statistical analysis of this study protocol.
All authors were involved in the design of the study. For all of them there are no competing interests according to the products used. SC was responsible for drafting the paper, and all authors commented on the draft. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
University of Leuven, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weligerveld 1, 3212 Pellenberg, Belgium
Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Meibergdreef 15, 1105 Amsterdam Zuid-Oost, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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The (Gentlemanly) Rochester Synod: 1984 in 1948
Tags: American literary establishment, Billy Budd, Captain Vere, Emily Dickinson, Jay Leyda, John Steinbeck, naturalism, Norman Holmes Pearson, Rochester Conference 1948, William Gilman
What follows is an excerpt from chapter 8 of Hunting Captain Ahab: Psychological Warfare and the Melville Revival (Kent State UP, 2001, 2006 rev.ed.). It is meant to demonstrate the ideological character of the teaching of literature, and how consensus as to the teaching of the canon is often brought about in academic conferences. The writing is sardonic and takes no prisoners. I am not a gentleman, but I defend artists from their appropriators by proof of conspiracies, or to put it more politely, the building of consensus.
[From chapter 8, HCA:] In 1900, during the period of Melville’s alleged obscurity, some passages from Moby-Dick were excerpted in The International Library of Famous Literature, edited by Richard Garnett. Volume 12 of the series included “On The Track of the White Whale”; the volume was prefaced with a work of criticism by Emile Zola, “The Naturalist School of Fiction in France.” For Zola, the lineage of naturalism included Diderot, Stendhal, Balzac, Flaubert, and the brothers Goncourt; the antithesis to naturalism was mystical Romanticism. The author of “J’ accuse,” later rumored to be assassinated by the Right, had no difficulty reconciling the cultures of science and the arts through naturalism and realism.
[Clare’s comments:]… Half-a-century later, two Melvilleans, Leon Howard of Northwestern University and William Gilman of the University of Rochester, staged a four-part conference at Gilman’s university during the winter of 1948-49, adjusting and cleansing the all-too-naturalistic literary canon for the benefit of graduate students, “guests from the community” and “the general reader.”[i] The leading lights of American literature were there, including Stanley Williams, Willard Thorp, Leon Howard, Henry Nash Smith, Norman Holmes Pearson, Robert Spiller, Alfred Kazin, Harry Levin, and Lionel Trilling. A selection of twelve lectures was published and republished as The American Writer and the European Tradition.[ii] Now that America had become the most powerful nation on earth, the editors explained, it seemed appropriate that America
“produce a literature which will nourish and refresh European readers; at the same time it needs to perceive more clearly the source and nature of formative influences, both past and present, upon its literature…[“Cultural” responsibilities should be met through] the extension of commendable American influences abroad…discarding the mere violence which now is his forte but not the natural virtue which is his real strength…to cultivate the fertile ground that lies somewhere between our native Americanism and the European tradition (v, xi, x).[iii].”
Since nine of the twelve scholars had participated in the Melville Revival, and since the editors assure us of the “underlying unity and the dynamic unity [the essays] bear to each other” (x), I shall attempt a synthesis, framed with an excerpt from the correspondence of Van Wyck Brooks and Lewis Mumford. They were both active in the 1920s Melville Revival, were repeatedly mentioned in the Martin Dies (HUAC) report of 1944, and are still admired by 1960s radicals. Jubilating over a returning trend in American culture, Brooks told his friend:
“…I have a clear strong feeling that things are coming our way, that another generation is coming along that is much more congenial with you and me than the minds that have been dominant in the last twenty years. I gather that you are encountering them in your Southern lectures, as I find them in several writers who are going to have something to say in the future (among them, Peter Viereck).” [iv]
Brooks was correct. Uncongenial, domineering [Jewish?] “minds” were out; romantic conservatives (like Viereck, an ardent Melville fan) were in. At Rochester, only a few months earlier, Louis Booker Wright and Theodore Hornberger (prolific scholars specializing in the English Renaissance and Anglo-American culture whose papers launch Denny’s and Gilman’s book) clarified the agenda for postwar humanism: they must claim the Enlightenment and the American Dream for themselves, which meant transfiguring the radical bourgeoisie and the dogmatic democrats it had spawned.[v] Hornberger emphasized stability, order, and balance found in the Constitution, eighteenth-century political theory and its conservative but progressive antecedents (Greece and Rome, “British parliamentary procedures” and Calvinist New England), praising Montesquieu, John Adams and Benjamin Rush, and ending with an affirmation of American cultural freedom defined against fascist mind-control:
“We have learned recently that under the Fascist regime John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath was permitted to circulate on the theory that it would convince Italians of the degeneracy of the United States. Instead, the young men, or some of them, concluded that a government which would permit such a novel to appear must have something admirable about it. The moral is, it seems to me, is that Americans appear at their best to the rest of the world when they are self-critical. The charming thing about the Enlightenment and the American Dream is their dissatisfaction with what is and what has been. No one who reads Candide will ever again think that this is the best of all possible worlds. No one, I think, who reads widely in American literature will be either smug or chauvinistic (27). “
In the talks that followed, irrationalism as practiced by antebellum romantic conservatives was redefined as the rational antidote to complacency and excessive nationalism. Although Hornberger’s Steinbeck story was repeated by Harry Levin (182), Steinbeck’s fiction was deemed defective and romantic (170); the documentarians of the 1930s were attacked throughout the conference, directly or indirectly. As Hornberger had hinted, there were competing contenders for critical “social realism” (Thorp) in America: the spirit of Thomas Carlyle was in the saddle. Traditional writers like Melville (as Ishmael and Vere) who were “didactic, allegorical, romantic” veterans of the abyss (Levin, 180, 174), should be plainly distinguished from other romantics: Jacksonian Ahabs with their “lying spirit” and monomania (Howard, 84). Also discredited were “dyspeptic” pessimists expecting too much from America: the “sour liberals” of Partisan Review, presaged by the later work of Mark Twain (Thorp, 105, 104), and French-inspired naturalism (Levin, 174) catering to the “idolatry of the mechanical and of ‘facts’ ” (Pearson, 161, Kazin, 121). Trilling attacked “the extreme rationalist position” (148), while (pre-conversion) Dos Passos was hit hard in Kazin’s essay.
After the weeding out of the progressive bourgeoisie who would be (moderately) Left? Captain Vere! who had been blessed in the last breath of Billy Budd, (but not Billy Budd), and in the last words of Lewis Mumford’s biography (1929). Melville had his problems with Vere, but not the conferees at Rochester. Willard Thorp talked of him as an historic figure, joining Vere to Emerson, Thoreau and other classically educated intellectuals of the pre-Civil War U.S. Captain Vere, like veritas itself, was rooted in the Renaissance ideal of the Christian gentleman, “ready and eager to serve the state in the most intelligent fashion,” and promoting “the cultivation of man’s full powers under the restraint of law (Wright, 9).” The “proletarianizing” all-American [soil] growing materialists whose Faustian science had now created the Bomb (Wright, 4) and erased “personality” (Pearson, 166), must be shoveled out and replaced by the Euro-American compost that yielded the greatest inheritor of the English Renaissance, Thomas Jefferson (Wright, 14) and the poetically scientific (Pearson) writers of the 1850s, Mumford’s Golden Day. The search for a usable past had won these gentle but forceful flowers of “the saving remnant” (Wright, 51), who, like Emerson “believed that the tension between Conservative and Radical would be fruitful in the end” (Thorp, 95); who would be ready to spring to action, averting the confiscations of the “extreme Reformer” who “uses outward and vulgar means. [Who] precipitates revolution when other means would have done” (Thorp, 92). And who would disagree with that? [vi]
Several participants advocated temporary despair as healthy and broadening, somewhat like the Grand Tour, the evidence of spiritual capacity and deep-diving: unflagging optimists lacked a soul. Melville and Whitman were exemplary, for Christian gentlemen/American artists do not yield to permanent depression. Perforce, Melville’s work after the nadir of the nihilistic 1850s would be annexed to the cause of Christian affirmation and acceptance of an imperfect world. If Melville had been in pain, yanked between “America” and “Europe,” ultimately it was good for his originality. “Melville” was cured; Progressive uplift and social hygiene had evacuated mechanical materialists, amplifying the message of Thorp’s essay in Literary History of the United States (1948), canonizing “Melville” defined as Ahab’s repudiator. Like other corporatist enactments, however, this ritual conversion of stony-hearted Jewish healers was a subversion of radical Enlightenment, claiming, of course, to uphold gentlemanly or true science, complete with stringent self-criticism. One might infer that cultural freedom was safe in their hands, that their unity was both a buffer against, and a solution to “war and economic chaos and the new fears aroused by atomic power” that had worried Thorp in Literary History. [vii]
The three Jewish participants, Kazin, Trilling, and Levin, affirmed their American identity, loyalty, and virtue by dumping the “naturalists,” agents of desolation to a peculiar people. As the final contribution, Harry Levin, Irving Babbitt Professor at Harvard, clinically probed iniquitous American mass culture (the Face that plagued Weaver?), then praised the redemptive power of the typically “American anguish” (evoked twice), for this “ambivalence of anguish” gives us pause; properly guided it could lead to an elevating new direction; “Melville,” original as the bearer of “tradition” in a chaotic trash culture, was the good seed:
“There is an American anguish in the face of Americanism,” Jean Paul Sartre has written. “There is an ambivalence of anguish which simultaneously asks ‘Am I American enough?’ and ‘How can I escape from Americanism?’” If anything can redeem us, it is this hesitation between our optimists and our pessimists, our frontiersmen and our expatriates. On the one hand, we have a unique background, which would be quite barren if it remained unique. On the other hand we are strengthened by a hybrid strain, the cross-fertilization of many cultures. What is commonly regarded as peculiarly American is blatant and standardized: Ford, Luce, Metro-Goldwyn Mayer. What is most original is most traditional: Melville. Moving in T. S. Eliot’s phrase, “Between two worlds become much like each other,” these opposites are neutralized. As Andre Siegfried predicted, Europe is Americanized and America is Europeanized. Organization conquers the Old World, chaos is rediscovered in the New. Beyond the clamor, beneath the surfaces of the present, the past continues, and our brightest lights are those that keep burning underground…(183, Cf. Leon Howard’s idea that Melville’s ambivalence reflects cultural conflict between Europe and America.)
In other words–given the proclivities of mass culture for “totalitarian realism,” as suggested by Levin with regard to Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy in a sentence immediately preceding the segment quoted above–the apparently conservative or reactionary traditionalist turns into his opposite: he becomes an invigorating innovator, a “critical realist.” Such were the cool assessments that have defeated seditious naturalist novelists–mystical yet bound to Benjamin Franklin’s independent science “and…the higher learning that we have built upon it” (Spiller, 40). Robert Spiller suggested we study Franklin to find a key to the problem of our present concern: “the growth of American culture from its first roots in American soil to a flowering after three centuries as a dominant world culture…If we can understand what happened to Franklin [1740-1750], we may appreciate more keenly the cyclic process by which a transplanted civilization developed from dependence to independence to dominance (32).”
Free will and personal responsibility were now ghosts in the machine of organicist discourse, caught by the determinism of biological cycles. A manufactured but heavenly pastoral of flowers, trees, seeds, and soil had drifted gently onto the grimy, bristling political science of the empiricists, a game anyone could play.[viii] People were no longer self-moving participants in describable social movements or class formations: they were either sour apples and weedy “extremists” (bad) or “moderates” (good) stoically enduring the fructifying tension associated with “self-criticism” and “social realism.” Who could resist the call of dreamy, peace-loving moderate men: dominant and yet attractive to European readers fed up with fascism, only starved by the revolt of the masses?[ix]
On Columbus Day, 1950, Yale professor Norman Holmes Pearson, another ex-Stanley Williams student and now a leader in the interdisciplinary field of American Studies, responded to comrade Leyda’s complaint that he was not permitted access to Emily Dickinson’s papers:
Norman Holmes Pearson of Yale, spy
“I am annoyed, though not deeply surprised at the block in the Dickinson exploration. I only wish something could come of it, for if anyone needs your diligent scalpel, Emily Dickinson does. If it doesn’t go through eventually and you are left without a project, why don’t you do a calendar for Hawthorne, though I dare say the iconoclastic value would not be so startling in this case as for either HM or ED. At any rate if there is an impasse consider, with Leon’s help, shifting the subject to something else. Now that he and Louis Wright are the wheels with Guggenheim, they could fix the other end easily.[x]”
Jay Leyda, the pathetic outsider with powerful friends, did gain access to the papers of Emily Dickinson to produce another calendar, assisted by the Guggenheim grant. Pearson was a veteran of the OSS, and, like Leyda, an expert propagandist. But we must not leap into dark conclusions: was the “iconoclastic value” of Leyda’s Log directed against Melville himself or the alleged excesses and deficiencies of earlier scholarship?
NOTES.
[i] 68. William H. Gilman to Leyda, 11 Dec. 1948: “Leon was here for a talk in an American literature conference we cooked up.” Box 23, Leyda Papers, UCLA.
[ii] 69. Margaret Denny and William H. Gilman, eds., The American Writer and the European Tradition (Minneapolis: Published for the University of Rochester by the Univ. of Minnesota Press, 1950). My page citations are from the Haskell House edition, 1968. Leyda told Gilman he liked these papers.
[iii] 70. Cf. Matthiessen, From The Heart of Europe, 54-55 on the deplorable European taste for Gone With The Wind and other trashy novels.
[iv] 71. Brooks to Mumford, 18 Mar. 1949, The Van Wyck Brooks-Lewis Mumford Letters, ed. Robert Spiller (New York: Dutton, 1970), 343.
[v] 72. Cf. Harry Hayden Clark, Thomas Paine, v, xxi. “Since it was customary, before the rise of Fascism, for those devoted to American history to represent the Federalists and the Jeffersonians (with whom Paine was associated) as in sharp conflict, it is perhaps well to remind ourselves that they were both loyally American and, like brothers in one family, differed mainly as to the extent to which the people could be trusted to govern themselves and the extent to which the national government should take precedence over the state governments. Toward tyranny, monarchy, the idea of one politically established church, and the kind of ideas now associated with Fascism, they presented a common front… [quoting Paine] ‘[W]e see unerring order and universal harmony reigning throughout the whole… Here is the standard to which everything must be brought that pretends to be the work…of God’ (Clark’s emph.). Having interpreted Paine’s mind in the light of contemporary philosophic definitions and their relative emphasis given by men whom Paine acknowledged as his teachers, we have now arrived at the very core of his thought, ‘the standard to which everything must be brought,’ which is a divinely revealed and sanctioned law and order, in harmonious conformity to which society finds its happiness. Thus Newtonian deism, as interpreted by Paine, involved discipline and order just did Calvinistic Federalism in America, or Anglican Toryism in England, although the difference in background and terminology has prevented many critics from recognizing it, at least in the case of Paine.” Throughout, Clark presents the autodidact Paine as a neo-classical advocate of balance, opposed to mobs, favoring a welfare state, Federalism, free trade and internationalism, less of a Quaker than a Deist; Paine is a Freethinker likened to Alexander Pope; i.e. he is the reforming capitalist of the New Deal.
Clark’s research was funded by the Rockefeller and Guggenheim Foundations. He was general editor of the American Writers Series for the American Book Company, publishers of the Willard Thorp Melville study discussed above, as well as The American Mind.
[vi] 73. Cf. John Stafford, The Literary Criticism of “Young America”: A Study in the Relationship of Politics and Literature 1837-1850 (Berkeley and Los Angeles, Univ. of California Press, 1952),1, 128. Stafford thanks Theodore Hornberger and Henry Nash Smith for inspiring his studies; his organizing tool for distinguishing conservatives and radicals is Emerson’s famous distinction between “Establishment and Movement.” The exemplary democrat Whitman is the culmination of Young America in literature. It is worth noting that Wilbert Snow, Olson’s advisor, was sent on an international tour by the US State Department to promote the poetry and ideas of Whitman immediately following the end of World War II. (See Snow’s memoirs.)
Leon Howard’s remark about “lying spirit” was clarified in his Melville biography, p.194. Howard was criticizing the transcendentalists’ search for “absolute, rather than relative justice”, and claiming that Melville understood the foolishness of Goethe’s (transcendentalist) statement “Live in the all.”
[vii] 74. Willard Thorp, “Herman Melville,” Literary History of the United States (New York: Macmillan, 1974), 468.
[viii] 75. I do not claim that materialism was hegemonic or unchallenged by moderate conservatives prior to the Rochester conference; the modern promotion of blood and soil theories of group identity would probably start with J.G. Herder, a leading figure of the German Enlightenment, continue with the racist geographers and social theorists of the nineteenth century, and bloom in the völkisch pseudo-materialist historical methods of Frederick Jackson Turner and other “social historians” including the founders of American Studies and “the new labor history” associated with the New Left that privileges “culture” over repression and corrupt leadership. Lockean environmentalism was simply co-opted and turned against workers; “race” and nativity became determining factors as concrete as the physical conditions with which persons coped, while Locke’s emphasis on experience and achieved understanding was tainted by association with unspiritual “materialism.” See for instance The Nation, 17 Sept. 1918, review of Joseph Kinmont Hart’s Democracy in Education: “The author feels that the crucial question of the time is whether our civilization shall conform to schemes handed down from the past, everything to be fitted into the old patterns, or whether education should be free to use the new energies which have been released, the new patterns suggested by new conditions. He strongly emphasizes the fact that thinking, only, does not lead to truth; what one feels and believes, his spiritual possession, is more fundamental to life and growth than what one reasons out and proves. The book…is an organism; it is concrete, yet always suggestive of the general, and at times of the universal; it is free from masses of detail; and while it is sufficiently technical for the author’s purpose, it has exceptional literary value.”
The positions I have outlined were frequently criticized by Stalinists and Trotskyists alike during the late 1930s in Science and Society. See Lancelot Hogben, “Our Social Heritage,” S & S (Winter 1937): 150-151, for remarks on right-wing slanders against quantitative materialism. Also William Phillips and Philip Rahv, “Some Aspects of Literary Criticism,” S & S (Winter 1937): 216, for a comment on genteel New Humanist condemnations of the “‘sordid’ naturalism of modern literature.” Samuel Sillen discussed blood and soil ideology in Carlyle, Ruskin, and Van Wyck Brooks; see his review of The Flowering of New England, S & S (Winter 1937): 262-265. Muddled liberalism (which glorified vacillations and eschewed simplicity) was noted by Edgar Johnson, “Henry Adams, The Last Liberal,” S & S (Spring 1937): 376-377; Carlyle was cited as a protofascist and Charles Kingsley’s Alton Locke was criticized by Granville Hicks, “The Literary Opposition to Utilitarianism,” S & S (Summer 1937): 454-472.
[ix] 76. See the title page illustration to Louis B. Wright’s textbook The American Tradition: National Characteristics, Past and Present (New York: F.S. Crofts, 1941). A great oak occupies the foreground; gently rolling hills nestle a Protestant church and a few other small dwellings; farm lands lie between.
[x] 77. Robin W. Winks, Cloak and Gown, 319, 317.
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TRAIN TICKET TO HEAVEN: Banff to Vancouver on the Rocky Mountaineer
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Peaks of distant mountains, seen from the Cliffside Bistro on Mount Norquay near Banff, Alta., appear to float on a sea of cloud. (Ken Winlaw)
Lost in darkness, the train growls and thunders through the unanimous black of the tunnel. The dark seems to goes on and on. Then we emerge from what seems the secret dark of the earth’s heart. It is light, and the sun finds you, and you see the crumpled-paper mountains, austere and macronate, to the west.
I have grown up with trains. A childhood spent in small Ontario towns built along the rail line, I would hear the trains shunting in the freight yards on sticky August nights. I’d climb out of bed in my cowboy pyjamas (and cowboy slippers, each with its own tiny holster to hold tiny silver six-shooters) and sit by the screened window, listening to the echo of the couplings as they bang and boom and the train takes up the slack between the railcars. Railcars filled with car parts, tankers of oil, flatcars of construction steel and farm machinery.
Or in the glare of midday, sitting with my mom in the family’s ’67 Ford, counting the cars at the level crossing, always losing count.
A passenger train through the Rockies is a different creature from the soot-covered wyverns of the old C. & O. But still, it rumbles and roars, its whistle screams though the dark. And peregrine souls are stirred.
Like Steve Earle said: “It takes a lot to laugh, but it takes a train to cry.”
I board the Rocky Mountaineer in Banff, bound for Lake Louise, Kamloops, and points west. Our terminus is Vancouver. Someone asks the tour guide on the train why the Rocky Mountaineer doesn’t run at night. “Because it’s dark,” we’re told. Not much good for sightseeing. It seems the Rocky Mountaineer people have given this some thought.
A scenic view from the Rocky Mountaineer travelling from Banff to Vancouver. (Ken Winlaw)
At Lake Louise, climbing toward the great divide, we pass the Lake Louise Station Restaurant. Our trains come with guides, or interpreters if you will, who explain in exquisite detail what we are seeing, or have seen, or not seen, or are about to see. Too late, she says the station was used in Dr. Zhivago, in the scene when Lara departs. I get one blurry photograph. Looking at it now, it could be the station, or it could be the seat in front of me. Definitely the seat in front of me. I sing a part of Lara’s Theme, but some of the fellow travellers, mostly Americans, look at me askance. One woman asks me, “What’s Dr. Zhivago?”
Many Americans ride the Rocky Mountaineer, along with a smattering of Australians, Brits, Kiwis, and even an Irish adventuress, a long way from the green of Erin.
I find few Canadians, and wonder why.
A train ride through the muricate peaks of the Rockies can only be improved with a glass of wine, or hell, several glasses, by which time the raillery on board was general, especially in the part of the train occupied by drunk journalists and other bedlamists. And maugre the efforts of the train’s suzerains, it ends as these things do, in tears, and red wine spilt across some poor scribe’s laptop.
Rocky Mountaineer passengers ride in glass-roofed observation cars, so you don’t miss a thing. (Ken Winlaw)
After Lake Louise, we cross the continental divide, the mountainous high point that splits the continent east and west. Now the train follows the rains and the rivers through scrub pine and meadow to the great Pacific.
At Kamloops we stop. Light is failing, and true to the Rocky Mountaineer creed, we don’t ride at night.
The dawn breaks cool, grey, and we board for the second leg of our journey to the west. Scenery of improbable beauty. Trellis bridges high over rushing water, serpentine tunnels clinging to high mountain walls.
Under skies of slate, the brown hillocks look like sleeping bears, the closest we’ll come to seeing such creatures on this trip. We’re told to watch for them, as they are often seen fishing by the streams or shallow, fast-moving rivers. But if bears there were, none made themselves known to us, instead choosing to watch us from the bosky hills with their small, pig-like eyes.
The open-air deck on the Rocky Mountaineer gives you a different perspective, and is a popular spot for shutterbugs. (Ken Winlaw)
After midday, the clouds dissolve, the cerulean sky now unbroken and endless. A lone eagle floats in perfect circles through the adamantine cobalt above, like a child’s toy on a string.
Around Abbotsford, the train slows. This train shares the track with other trains, some with the same destiny, some opposed. We slow for them. On rare occasions the train must stop entire, or seek a spur line to clear the main.
Finally, Vancouver, through the railyards and freight depots, until we debouche at the Rocky Mountaineer station proper, greeted by a delegation waving guidons and other such banners heralding the end of our journey.
But with our passage to the west ending in Vancouver, it could be said our adventure is just beginning.
ABOUT THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
The Rocky Mountaineer is a Canadian rail tour company based in Vancouver. Since their first flywheel turned in 1990, the Rocky Mountaineer line has moved more than one million passengers, making it the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America. Passengers ride in the glass-roofed top level, while gourmet breakfasts and lunches are served in the luxury dining car below. There are also open-air observation platforms, very popular with the shutterbugs.
With 60 pieces of rolling stock, the company has four routes:
First Passage to the West: The route described here begins in Banff, takes you through the Rockies, past Lake Louise, Craigellachie, B.C. (where the last spike was driven to complete Canada’s transcontinental railroad), overnighting in Kamloops, and then on to Vancouver.
Coastal Passage: You travel from Seattle, Wash. to Vancouver, taking in the ocean air and coastal views before heading into the jaw-dropping landscapes of the Canadian Rockies.
Journey Through the Clouds: Travel from Vancouver through Kamloops to Jasper, Alta. past fast-flowing rivers, glacial lakes and waterfalls.
Rainforest to Gold Rush: See the fjords, islands and ancient cedars of the Pacific rainforest as you relive the gold rush era, travelling from Vancouver through Whistler and Quesnel to Jasper.
All routes can be travelled either east to west, or vice-versa. For more information on the routes, or for prices and availability, go to rockymountaineer.com.
DON’T RUSH BANFF
Plan to spend some time in Banff before your trip.
Book a bus tour with Discover Banff tours (discoverbanff.ca). It’s the best chance you’ll have of seeing bull deer and big-horn sheep. Their experts can also arrange, depending on the season, various ‘soft’ adventures like snowshoeing and ice walking. Go to banfftours.com.
A must-see while in Banff is the view from the Cliffhouse Bistro atop Mount Norquay. Ride the chairlift to the top for a spectacular view across the Bow River. If you’re lucky, as we were, clouds filled the river valley, and the tops of Mt. Rundle and Bonnet Peak appeared to float on the sea of heaven. The Cliffside – popular with Marilyn Monroe when she was filming River of No Return in 1953 – serves up panini and bao buns to match the view.
The Fairmont Banff Springs (Fairmont.com/banff-springs), with its spectacular locale and 800 rooms, is a tourist mecca. But spa hotels like the Moose Hotel and Suites (moosehotelandsuites.com) offer luxury and comfort just minutes from Banff’s downtown shopping district.
The Maple Leaf Grill and Lounge, 137 Banff Ave., features Canadian cuisine, Alberta beef, and game.
Saltlik, 221 Bear St. Order the bison tenderloin with blueberry butter.
Juniper Hotel Bistro, 1 Juniper Way: The bistro view looks out over a valley populated with elk and coyote. Menu offer bison, B.C. mushrooms, or scallop tiradito with haskap berries.
DON’T RUSH VANCOUVER
Whether you start or end your trip in Vancouver, leave yourself some time to see the sights.
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, first opened in 1939, is a marvellous place for a meal, even if you’re not staying there. And as a bonus, it’s listed as one of Vancouver’s most haunted places. The ‘Lady in Red’, who haunts the 14th floor, has been seen by both staff and guests over the years.
After a morning of seeing the sites, our group took a shuttle bus to Sewell’s Marina on West Vancouver, and took a two-hour boat tour of Howe Sound in a 10-metre inflatable boat before stopping at Doc Morgan’s on Howe Island for lunch. At Snug Cove dock, we climbed aboard a Harbour Air seaplane for a sky-high tour of the Vancouver seascape before landing back in Vancouver harbour.
From Toronto and points east: Fly into Calgary Intl. Airport, then grab a Brewster Express bus to Banff, where the Rocky Moutaineer train station is located, just off Railway Ave. near the Banff Visitor Information Kiosk. For bookings and prices, go to rockymountaineer.com.
The Rocky Mountaineer team, specifically communications director Adam McPhee, his able aide Vannyda Thach, train manager Peter Maseja, and their boss Nicole Ford.
Also thanks to Nancie Hall at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, and the gang at Tourism Vancouver, Destination B.C., Sewells marina in West Vancouver, and Harbour Air Seaplanes.
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Forensic anthropologists deduce information about people who've died by studying their skeletal remains. Using scientific methods, forensic anthropologists help police detectives solve mysteries and identify crime victims. The career requires a minimum of a master's degree in anthropology, and most forensic specialists have a Ph.D.
Meet Minimum Job Requirements
A master's degree in forensic anthropology takes approximately two years and qualifies you for non-academic jobs such as a staff anthropologist in a medical examiner's office or for a government agency. Not all universities award a major in the forensic specialty, but take classes in physical and biological anthropology, human anatomy, human osteology field methods and mortuary archaeology. Prepare for the job market by completing field projects or internships related to forensic studies.
Complete a Doctoral Degree
A Ph.D. in forensic archaeology will increase your career options because it's required for most academic and research jobs. A doctorate usually takes at least four years after the master's and includes coursework, comprehensive examinations, original research and a thesis. The field work is a major portion of your research and typically takes at least one to two years. Some programs also require internship experience, which can lead to a job after graduation. For example, internships are available with museums and with state and federal government agencies.
Find Employment and Achieve Certification
Related experience provides practical problem-solving skills that can help you in the job market. For example, complete an internship as a forensic anthropology assistant for a government law enforcement agency. Most forensic anthropologists work at universities and research institutions, where they spend their time teaching new anthropologists and conducting research; they do forensic consulting on the side, according to the American Board of Forensic Anthropology. You can also receive certification by meeting this board's rigorous requirements, which include submitting case files to document your experience and passing written and hands-on exams.
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The Bank of Japan will make its monetary policy statement and announce the interest rate on March 15. The bank won’t change its interest rate, but the comments by the bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda may shake the JPY. During the previous month, the BOJ governor threw hints on further monetary policy easing. This dovish outlook made the JPY suffer. Let’s see where the central bank will drive its currency.
• If the BOJ is hawkish, the JPY will move up;
• If the BOJ is dovish, the JPY will move down.
Weekly Cryptonews
Aaron Olmos, Venezuela’s most outspoken economist: “We are in a complicated situation because ‘good money’ – dollars or cryptocurrency – is available, but it is scarce because people tend to keep it, not spend it. On the other hand our ‘bad money,’ the Bolivar, it’s the one used by law.”
Let's look at how the oldest cryptocurrency has been performing this week. Bitcoin continues trading sideways between the $3,920 and $4,013 levels. Strong bullish pressure will help it to break the current resistance at $4,013 and move towards the next resistance at $4,058. Otherwise, if bears come into play, the digital asset will plunge below the support at $3,920. The next support for it lies at $3,808. If we look at indicators, ADX shows the strength of bears and parabolic SAR demonstrates the downward movement for Bitcoin.
Important updates:
Tether is not backed by US dollars anymore. The information on its official site says that stablecoin is backed by fiat currencies, cash equivalents, and other assets.
New announces:
Thai stock exchange plans to launch the platform for trading digital assets next year.
London stock exchange listed blockchain ETF by Invesco investment company.
Swiss stock exchange SIX Swiss plans to open trading of the ETP product connected to Ripple.
NASDAQ plans to launch the first full-stack cryptocurrency ecosystem in the first half of 2019.
A bill has been proposed in the state of Texas that would require a person receiving cryptocurrencies as payment to first “verify the identity of the person sending payment.”
70% of the crypto owners almost never used cryptocurrencies for payments in 2018.
If Facebook launches its stablecoin, the social network will earn from $3 to $19 billion.
Current prices (last update 14:42 MT time)
Bitcoin $4,021
DASH $93.32
Ethereum $138.02
Litecoin: $59.04
5 important things this week will bring us!
British CPI y/y (Wed, 11:30 MT (9:30 GMT)) – The level of consumer inflation for Great Britain is expected to remain at the same level. If the actual figures are higher, the GBP will rise.
FOMC statement and Federal funds rate (Wed, 20:00 MT (18:00 GMT) time) – the rate hike is not expected, but the Fed Chair Jerome Powell may provide some comments, which will affect the volatility of the USD.
Australian jobs data (Thu, 2:30 MT (0:30 GMT)) – The level of employment change is anticipated to advance by 15.2 thousand jobs, while the unemployment rate is forecast to remain at the same level. Higher-than-expected employment change and the lower-than-expected unemployment rate will move the AUD up.
BOE monetary policy summary and official rate (Thu, 14:00 MT (12:00 GMT) time) – The Bank of England will keep its interest rate at 0.75%. The BOE governor Mark Carney may make some supportive comments for the GBP amid the Brexit uncertainties. Let’s see if the BOE will move the GBP even higher.
Canadian CPI and core retail sales m/m (Fri, 14:30 MT (12:30 GMT) –If the actual figures are higher, than the forecasts by analysts, the CAD will rise.
This week we need to be ready for the fresh round of the Brexit news. The British Prime Minister Theresa May will have another Brexit vote at the Parliament. If the Parliament approves the deal this time, Theresa May will go to the European Summit in Brussels to request a short extension to Brexit until June 30. If the Parliament rejects the plan by the British Prime Minister this time, Theresa May will go to Brussels and ask for a much longer extension of the Brexit process. If the requests are rejected by the EU leaders during the European Summit on Thursday, the UK will leave the EU without a deal.
China’s commerce minister says the foreign trade situation becomes more uncertain for the country.
Reportedly, the Saudi oil minister says a possible decision to extend output cuts will be made in June.
Will the Fed surprise the market?
The Federal open market committee (FOMC) will make its monetary policy statement and announce the interest rate on March 20, 20:00 MT time. The rate hike will not happen this time, but the Federal Reserve will definitely shake the market with the hawkish comments. During the previous meeting, the Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the financial regulator would continue its patient approach in conducting the monetary policy. He also pointed out that the current level of the interest rate was appropriate for the US economy now. His dovish comments weakened the USD. Let’s see where the Fed is heading this time.
• If the FOMC is hawkish, the USD will go up;
• If the FOMC is dovish, the USD will go down.
Greenback rallies on trade war jitters
On Wednesday, the evergreen buck went up, attracting safe-haven bids following reports of further tension in US-China trade talks, although its profits were minor, with caution anticipated from the major US bank at its policy gathering later in the day.
Volatility in the Forex market has receded because of a dovish shift by key financial institutions, including the Fed.
The adverse impact on the evergreen buck from the pause in the major US bank’s interest-rate-lifting cycle has been somewhat affected by a cautious ECB having to deal with a struggling euro zone economy.
The Federal Reserve is generally expected to remain its interest rate on hold.
Bets on an interest rate cut have tacked on following Friday’s weaker-than-anticipated manufacturing data.
Notwithstanding the downbeat outlook, on Wednesday, the evergreen buck managed to rally versus the Australian dollar as well as Japan’s yen and the Canadian dollar.
As a matter of fact, the Australian dollar went down by 0.25% concluding the trading session at $0.7070.
Versus a basket of major counterparts, the evergreen buck rallied by 0.1% coming up with an outcome of 96.454 having demonstrated its lowest outcome since March 1 - 96.291.
The vast majority of currencies are still within well-trodden ranges before the Fed verdict.
Some experts told that the evergreen buck might not dive a lot on the Fed gathering because traders have already priced in the Fed scaling back its interest rate outlook.
On Wednesday, the common currency slumped a bit versus the evergreen buck demonstrating a reading of $1.1344.
As for the UK pound, it headed south by about 0.3% showing $1.3220 on fears that Theresa May’s request to postpone Brexit might fail.
The volatility for the CAD is expected
Canada will release the level of core retail sales and CPI on March 22, at 14:30 MT time. CPI represents the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers. It's a very important indicator of inflation due to its early release and broad scope. CPI will be released at the same time with the level of core retail sales. Core retail sales show the change in the total value of sales, excluding automobiles. Together, they may provide great volatility to the loonie. Last time, CPI increased by 0.1% (lower than the forecasts), while core retail sales remained at the same level. Will the indicators outperform the forecasts this time?
• If the actual levels of indicators are higher, the CAD will go up;
• If the actual levels of indicators are lower, the CAD will go down.
Scaling in and out of positions
Imagine, you opened your position, placed stop loss and take profit. What would be your next steps? Well, you may just sit and wait for further market moves. On the other hand, professional traders try to be more flexible while making their trading decisions by scaling in and out opened positions. If you want to trade more like a pro, then this article is for you! Let’s find out what is scaling and how you need to apply it correctly to manage your risks.
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The dovish Fed, the slowdown in Europe and Brexit were among the things that moved the market last week. Let’s look at this week’s opportunities.
Rate statement by the Reserve bank of New Zealand (Wed, 03:00 MT (01:00 GMT)) – The rate hike is not expected, but the RBNZ governor Adrian Orr may throw some hints on the possible changes to the central bank’s monetary policy in future.
Speech by the ECB president Mario Draghi (Wed, 10:00 MT (8:00 GMT)) – The European Central bank’s president Mario Draghi will make his speech at the ECB and Its Watchers conference in Frankfurt. We may expect some supportive comments for the EUR.
Canadian trade balance (Wed, 14:30 MT (13:30 GMT)) – According to the forecasts, the trade deficit of Canada will likely show less decline, than in the previous month. If the actual figures are greater, the CAD will rise.
US final GDP q/q (Thu, 14:30 MT (12:30 GMT)) – Analysts expect the American GDP growth to reach 2.4%. If the actual number is higher, the USD will get positive momentum.
Canadian GDP m/m (Fri, 14:30 MT (12:30 GMT)) – Last time the Canadian GDP growth declined by 0.1%. The projections for this week’s release will be published later. Higher-than-expected actual figures will boost the CAD.
The Brexit tensions continue this week. After the huge protests in the UK during the weekend, the British prime minister started to lose the support amid the members of her own Cabinet. Today, the British lawmakers will vote on whether to come up with alternatives to the Brexit deal. The votes are expected to start at 00:00 MT time. If this motion is done successfully, lawmakers will take part in a series of indicative votes on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The trade talks between the US and China will resume this week in Beijing on March 28-29. A breakthrough in the negotiations will bring support to the risk-weighted assets. Up to now, the sides have been optimistic on reaching a deal soon.
Pay attention to the Boao forum which starts this Tuesday in China. The Chinese officials including Central Bank Governor Yi Gang and Finance Minister Liu Kun are going to speak at the conference. Their comments may affect the risk sentiment in the markets.
Turkey will hold its local elections on March 31. After the sudden plunge of the Turkish lira on Friday, the officials started investigations into JPMorgan Chase & Co. and other banks. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that bankers, which responsible for speculating against the currency would be punished.
Is there any hope for the kiwi?
The Reserve bank of New Zealand will make its rate statement and publish its official interest rate on March 27, at 3:00 MT time. The bank is not going to make any changes to its interest rate, but we need to pay attention to the tone of the statement. During the February's meeting, the RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr said that the current interest rate would be kept at the current level through 2019 and 2020. Despite this dovish statement, he sounded optimistic about the economic outlook. As a result, the kiwi was boosted. Will it happen this time?
• If the RBNZ is positive, the NZD will rise.
• If the RBNZ is negative, the NZD will fall.
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Driver Charged in the May 17 Vehicular Homicide of Naisha Weems, 28, in Austin
By John Greenfield
The 300 block of North Latrobe. Image: John Greenfield
On May 12 Chynna Stapleton, 24, allegedly rammed Tatyanna Lewis, 18, against a tree in the wake of a fistfight near 114th and May in the Morgan Park neighborhood. Five days later there was a nearly identical vehicular homicide in the Austin community, prosecutors said.
At a court hearing last Sunday, 28-year-old Kenya Washington, allegedly the driver in the May 17 case on the West Side, was ordered held in lieu of $1 million bail in the murder of Naisha Weems, 27, according to a Chicago Tribune report. Washington was also charged with attempted murder for injuring a 23-year-old man during the altercation.
Naisha Weems. Photo: Facebook
According to prosecutors, on the day of the murder Washington and Weems fought each other, and the conflict grew into a dispute between two large crowds of people, who gathered at different ends of the 300 block of North Latrobe, yelling and throwing rocks and other objects at each other. Around 5:05 p.m. Washington got behind the wheel of a black Nissan parked near Lake Street with two passengers.
Washington then drove south on Latrobe and intentionally struck the man, who knew both women, prosecutors said. The impact threw him several feet from the crash. The driver continued south and struck Weems, who went under the car. Washington shifted into reverse to dislodge the victim and then fled the scene.
Weems, of the 1700 block of North Laramie, was transported to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood and pronounced dead, according to the Cook County medical examiner.
According to prosecutors, several people reported witnessing the murder, and some of them filmed the killing on their cell phones. Security camera footage from a nearby building also recorded the incident.
On June 8 Cook County Judge Nicholas Ford issued a warrant for Washington’s arrest, the Tribune reported. The driver, who had formerly lived in Austin, was arrested on Sunday in the near Madison and Chestnut after police received a call of a person wanted, authorities said.
Fatality Tracker: 2017 Chicago pedestrian and bicyclist deaths
Pedestrian: 15 (six were hit-and-run crashes)
Bicyclist: 2
Note: Streetsblog Chicago’s fatality numbers are based on media reports of fatal crashes on Chicago streets. According to fatality numbers released at a recent Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting, there had been 14 pedestrian deaths in Chicago this year as of April 30. There have been six media-reported pedestrian fatality since that date, which means that a total of at least 20 people have been fatally struck while on foot in Chicago this year. In addition to the on-street bike fatalities, on June 24 a cyclist was riding on a CTA train platform when he fell on the tracks and was fatally struck.
Filed Under: Driving, News, Austin, Fatality Tracker, Kenya Washington, Naisha Weems, Vehicular Homicide
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This was was an incident more than likely based on neighborhood politics. I don’t see how it feeds into a broad debate about bicycles or anything else.
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Vehicular homicide is fairly common in Chicago, and one reason for that is because cars are ubiquitous. It’s another negative side effect of our car-dependent transportation system, which is why we include these cases in the Fatality Tracker.
I doubt ubiquitous car culture had much to do with it. I know people who live in neighborhoods like this. They tell me usually these things start because of something really stupid, like someone looking at someone else the wrong way.
Man Killed in Little Village Was 3rd Vehicular Homicide Victim of 2014
By John Greenfield | Sep 3, 2014
View Larger Map The 4000 block of West 26th Street. A Brighton Park man who was beaten and then run over by a motorist early Sunday morning was the third victim of a vehicular homicide this year. On Monday, April 28, Darrell Cooper, 41, intentionally struck and killed Artez McBride, 20, in South Austin following […]
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By John Greenfield | May 5, 2016
Reckless homicide and DUI charges have been filed against a driver who allegedly killed a woman and injured a man last weekend in the Vittum Park neighborhood near Midway Airport. At a hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors said that about 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Cicero resident Guadalupe Chavez, 42, and a 39-year-old man had parked on the […]
Why Does a CTA Death Lead to 32 Years in Jail While a Fatal DUI Merits None?
By John Greenfield | Jun 26, 2013
In the spring of 2011, there were two fatalities with several parallels. In each case a teenage boy who was doing something illegal collided with an innocent female victim, killing her. One perpetrator was sentenced to more than three decades in prison; the other received no jail time at all. A difference between the cases, […]
Driver Charged With Murder After Road Rage Leads to Death of Pedestrian
By John Greenfield | Apr 14, 2015
A Gary woman has been charged with murder and aggravated DUI after a domestic dispute escalated into road rage incident, resulting in the death of a bystander in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood, authorities said. Early on Sunday morning, Shakita Woods, 33, got in a drunken argument with her new husband, 28, at a gas station […]
Bobby Cann’s Killer Charged With Reckless Homicide; IDOT Feigns Concern
By Steven Vance | Jun 3, 2013
Robert “Bobby” Cann was cycling on Clybourn Avenue last Wednesday when he was hit and killed by Ryne San Hamel, 28, of Park Ridge, driving a Mercedes sedan at 50 MPH, with a blood-alcohol content of .127, according to police. San Hamel appeared in court on Saturday where he was charged with reckless homicide, aggravated DUI, […]
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Russians turn to sex coaches to overcome Soviet-era taboos
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‘Being gay is ok for celebrities, but not for those who live next door,’ Rogozin said.
Surrounded by erotic toys, half a dozen women of all ages sit in a central Moscow basement facing a whiteboard as a sex coach trains them in speaking openly about their sexual desires.
“I finally want to know what it’s like to be a satisfied woman, what sexual pleasure is,” one of the “students”, aged 45 and divorced, told AFP.
Barely spoken about publicly in Soviet times and with the Kremlin pushing conservative values in recent years, sex, as a subject, remains largely an unmentionable in Russia.
To help people overcome their shyness in talking about sexual pleasure, sexologist training courses, psychologists and so-called sex coaches are now appearing in Moscow, adding to TV shows and articles in women’s magazines.
Viktoria Ekaterina Frank, a psychologist and sexologist, said that her course at the Sex.rf school did not aim to teach sex techniques but rather “help women understand the psychological barriers engrained in their heads”.
Many women are “so embarrassed to talk about sex, they can barely breathe”, she said.
– ‘No sex’ in USSR –
Nearly three decades after the end of the USSR, Russian society remains deeply marked by the aura of taboo around the issue of sex in the Soviet Union, according to sociologists.
Soviet authorities primarily promoted the idea that “the sexual act should serve only for reproduction,” sociologist Yelena Kochkina told AFP.
“This means that sexuality was not talked about in the family or at school,” she said.
A TV interview from the beginning of the Perestroika era immortalised the Soviet prudish and practical attitude to sex, even if it was far from true in practice.
During a 1986 talk show broadcast in the United States and the USSR, an American woman asked a Soviet woman if there was sex in adverts in the Soviet Union.
“There is no sex back home, we are categorically against it,” the Russian replied, in an exchange that has become a part of popular culture.
– Feast or famine –
Although it was off limits in public discourse in the Soviet era, everyone was having sex and “maybe even too much”, said Dmitry Rogozin, a sociology professor at the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Abortion at the time was often used as contraception due to the pill and condoms being unavailable and, as a result, the number of terminations was one of the highest in the world at the beginning of the 1990s.
When the USSR collapsed in 1991, a sex industry burst on to the scene, with a wave of erotic films on video cassette or in cinemas, magazines with racy photos and adverts in the popular press.
Sex coach Yelena Rydkina said that after the initial “crazy boom in interest”, suddenly it became too much, causing fear and rejection, and people turned away.
Inspired by sex coaching classes she attended in San Francisco in the US, Rydkina began teaching courses in Moscow where “people can talk normally about sex”.
“Politics in the last 10 years is moving away from open sexuality and propagates traditional family values,” she said.
Nevertheless, there is now a “real demand” for more coverage of sex-related issues, leading to a rise in sex blogging in Russia, added Rydkina.
One such blogger is Tatyana Dmitriyeva, who founded Sexprosvet, a popular website that aims to “develop sex culture in Russia”.
She set up the site three years ago because she said that there was nowhere to seriously discuss the subject.
“I wanted to change that, I wanted to start a dialogue,” she told AFP.
Dmitriyeva also organises burlesque shows and regular pop-up markets of erotic accessories in Moscow, all as part of efforts, she said, to promote “sex that is not boring”.
– Safer than politics –
For sociologist Rogozin, a lack of open political debate in Russia has now made talking about sex more attractive.
With authorities increasing their control over the media and internet, often blocking content linked to the opposition, Rogozin said that Russians found freedom of expression in talking about sex.
“Intimacy is seen as a form of escape from dangerous political activity,” he told AFP. “People are more eager to talk about sex than politics.”
The appetite for open discussion, however, stops short at homosexuality — considered by the state as a mental illness until 1999, he said.
Authorities, citing “traditional” values, have banned gay pride parades and clamped down on so-called homosexual propaganda among minors.
“Being gay is ok for celebrities, but not for those who live next door,” Rogozin said.
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Santorini Wine Harvest, August 2008
Posted in Greece, tagged Greece, Santorini, Thirasia, wine, wine harvest on November 22, 2008| 1 Comment »
I don’t drink beer. I drink wine. When I go out for dinner or meet up with friends I enjoy a glass or two of red wine. Most of my friends drink wine. I know a lot of people who drink wine. But I don’t know many wine drinkers who have picked the grapes that make the wine. (more…)
A Vegetarian in Greece
Posted in Greece, tagged Add new tag, fasting, Greece, vegetarian on November 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Do you know how easy it is to be a vegetarian in the United States? (more…)
Crete: Sea Kayaking in Spinalonga Bay
Posted in Greece, tagged Crete, Greece, Sea Kayaking, Spinalonga on November 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »
From Plaka, a pretty town north of Agio Nikolaos in eastern Crete, the island of Spinalonga looks invitingly close. Just a hop, skip and a paddle away by sea kayak—or so it seemed. (more…)
Greece, A Love Story
Posted in Greece, tagged Add new tag, Greece, travel writing on October 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Nineteen women writers tell of their love for this amazingly beautiful country in Greece, A Love Story (Seal Press, 2007) This is Colleen’s story:
I first touched Greek soil in April, 1975, when you could voyage from Haifa to Herakleion by ship (now defunct), camp out in the caves at Matala (now prohibited) and watch drunken Greeks dance and smash plates (now passé). After my flirtation with island life, Greece remained in my memories as a mythic place of sensual pleasure. Years later, one day in New York I fell in love with a Greek god. When he proposed relocation to his homeland, it was an easy decision to return to that pleasure center of my youth. My move to Greece was not official until I brought my bicycle over from the States. I switched gears, as it were, and eventually hauled, one at a time, three of my four bicycles across the Atlantic.
For someone who pledges allegiance to the bicycle, Greece is not the most logical of European destinations to take up residence. Greeks are insanely smitten with motor vehicles. More than a third of Greece’s citizens reside in the capital and all of them seem to covet a car. Continuously inhabited for more than 7,000 years, Athens is a city accustomed to movement. Yet, when Greeks left their rural domains in droves in the latter part of the twentieth century and flooded Athens, paltry provisions were made for mass transport. A bicycle culture never arose in Greece; it is as if the country went straight from the donkey to the car.
I insisted on living in Thissio, a neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis, in large part because a pedestrian mall now circles the monument’s grounds. In this car-free zone I can move effortlessly on the extended stone walkway while marveling at the surrounding archaic ruins. When I venture outside my provincial precinct, I contend with a city locked in perpetual rush hour mode.
In Manhattan, I gamely wove in and out of traffic, but in Athens cycling is practically a contact sport. Motor vehicles bloat the narrow streets, struggling to occupy alleyways with all the tenacity of a plump matron determined to fit into a size 8 evening gown. Even my svelte Italian-made Colnago often finds no opening to maneuver around the stalled traffic, so tight is the space between car and corridor. Emboldened perhaps by their numbers, Athenian drivers brazenly discount non-motorized traffic, making the concept “right-of-way” a non sequitur.
In such a climate, Athenian cyclists are an uncommon breed, be they commuters, leisure riders or athletes —a strange phenomena, given that Greece is the home of the Olympics. So imagine my surprise when I discovered that in this urban behemoth of some four million residents, my apartment building shares the same block as the meeting space of a group called Friends of the Bicycle. The Friends organize self-contained rides where everyone carries their own gear and we camp out.
Fantasies of Greece usually conjure up beach scenes with blinding blue waters, but four-fifths of Greece is mountainous. I was a committed road cyclist until the Friends introduced me to the poignant treasures awaiting a mountain biker in remote terrain. In the Peloponnese mountains near Kalavrita we came upon a village whose prized feature is a hollow tree so huge that it holds a church inside it. I walked through the carved-out door and sighed when I saw an altar and eight chairs in a circle. Religious icons hung from the inside bark and you could light a candle as you would in any other chapel. I almost genuflected on the spot.
Biking near Mt. Parnassus, we stopped to gorge on wild strawberries clinging to a wall of earth. Sparkling from the morning dew and no bigger than a dime, they had a luscious sweetness out of proportion to their size. In the Greek mountains you’ll never go thirsty owing to bountiful sources of healthy, pure, cold fresh water springs that make store-bought water taste stale. Like Napa Valley connoisseurs hopping amongst wineries, the Friends sampled water from every spigot we passed even if we had just filled our water bottles several kilometers back.
To ride with Friends of the Bicycle is to experience siga siga in full force. Translated as “slowly,” my sense of the phrase is that it even connotes a disdain for all things fast. On a Friends outing, the goal of getting from Point A to the evening’s camp site at Point B is secondary to indulging in ceaseless distractions en route. We linger for twenty minutes to watch a fellow rider chase and catch a fat garter-type snake with his bare hands. Forty-five minutes are spent poking around a deep cave using our detachable bike lights for illumination. A good one to two hour afternoon nap is de rigueur.
Through the Friends I met Giorgos Altyparmakis, an iconoclastic cyclist and consummate bike mechanic whose family has operated a bicycle repair shop for over forty years. Giorgos is in his sixties, looks forty-five, and has the biking energy of a twenty-year-old. He has a peculiar fondness for cycling maniacal hours, starting early in the morning and pedaling until eleven or midnight with one or two twenty minute breaks. Few Friends cycle with him when he sets the itinerary, but I regularly ride with Giorgos. As if hypnotized, I somehow keep pace with him.
On my first outing with Giorgos before I knew his style, I grew concerned when we continued to cycle in the lykofos (translated as dusk, lykofos literally means “wolf light”). I became alarmed when darkness arrived. Soon enough, however, I recognized that with a full moon and no cars for miles on a navigable dirt road, this outrageous activity was not only do-able but wildly fun. Giorgos and most Friends are committed night riders and I readily joined their ranks. We take note when the moon is full and plan our rides around the panselinos (Greek for “full moon¨). What better place for lunar gazing than in the land where this practice was cultivated as a science millennia ago by our pagan ancestors?
About six months before the 17th annual Spartakiada in October, 2005, Giorgos described this bike event to me and I gasped, “You mean you guys cycle from Athens to Sparta in one day?”
“Yep,” he replied in his typical laconic manner.
“That’s about 200 kilometers!”
Gulp. I did a quick math conversion in my head and concluded that to bicycle 150 miles in one day across a succession of mountains, you’d have to be super fit or slightly foolhardy. I felt I didn’t fall into either category. Nonetheless, Giorgos commenced his campaign for me to register for the ride. “You’re out of your mind,” were my exact words to him. It sounded preposterous, but I secretly contemplated his suggestion. Giorgos had ample opportunity to assess my cycling abilities, and if he declared me Spartakiada material, how could I doubt the master? I let the thought simmer for several months.
Although I cherish excursions with Giorgos and my Greek friends, I also get itchy to cycle solo. Among a smorgasbord of more than 250 inhabited islands, each one an exceptional honeymoon choice, I have visited some thirty-five Greek islands, more than half by bicycle. In Lesvos, Greece’s third largest island, I paid homage to the oldest known female poet in history, Sappho, born in 628 BC in Erassos. There is no official plaque to honor her that I know of, but her legacy survives through the tidal influx to nearby Skala Erassos of female tourists, often lesbian, from all parts of the world. Skala Eressos has a sensibility unlike any place in Greece. Here you can find white tourists with dread locks, vegan food, women-only hotels, and aromatherapy reflexologists. Underneath the hip façade, however, a traditional Greek community thrives.
I became intimate with many other islands, too, some of them so tiny—like Pserimos with only forty inhabitants—they are unknown even to mainland Greeks. One of my early favorites was Kos, the Dodecanese homeland of Hippocrates, where I biked to thermal waters in the sea, assuredly frequented by the Father of Medicine. On Paros, after a half-hour climb from the sea I reached the Valley of the Butterflies, an enchanting little forest where hundreds of tiger moths the shape of arrowheads lie fairly camouflaged in the trees, forcing you to play “Where’s Waldo?”
Suddenly, they fluttered their wings and a splash of neon orange pinpointed their presence and put a silly smile on my face. Nearby is a monastery with peacocks perched on tree limbs. On Naxos, I was biking along and came upon a thirty-foot, 7th century B.C. male statue, known as kouros, lying not far from the road; it had been left unfinished in its marble quarry. I had admired many kouros at the National Archaeology Museum in Athens, but to see one in its “raw” state was startling. On Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos in the Ionia Sea, I cycled to their highest paved points.
In August when the figs are ripe, an incomparable delight on any island is to set your bike by the side of the road and gorge on fresh figs right off the trees. You peel off the pastel green skin to get at the pastel pink meat which is juicy and delicious and tastes nothing like dried figs.
On Amorgos in the Cyclades, while resting in a village café and being the only patron resplendent in Lycra, a woman began chatting with me, offering that her brother from Athens bikes a lot, too. Yeah, right, I thought skeptically, Greek cyclists are as rare as drachmas after the euro took effect.
I interrogated her: “Where does he bike?”
“Everywhere!”
“What kind of bike does he ride?”
“He made his own bike!”
Hmm. There’s only one person I know in Athens who builds bicycles. “What’s his name?” “Giorgos Altyparmakis!” What a hoot to run into my buddy’s sister who lives on the island of Milos and, like me, just happened to be visiting Amorgos. When she told me her brother has cycled from Athens to Sparta, I said to myself, “Yeah, and that crazy Greek wants me to do it, too!”
I am not and never have been an athlete. What I do possess is a pound of endurance and a dash of discipline. With those minor attributes, I resolved to tackle the Spartakiada.
The Spartakiada is not exactly a race, although those coming in first are recognized with an award and the event is organized under the aegis of the competitively-inclined Hellenic Cycling Federation. Male participants must be at least 30 years old, while females must be at least 25. Riders start at 7:00 a.m. from the Olympic Stadium built in 1896 and must reach the Sparta finish line by 6:30 p.m. or be disqualified.
It was still dark when I biked over to the Stadium starting point, arriving sharply at 6:45 a.m. Of 122 participants, I spotted three other females in the crowd each about twenty years younger than me, several elderly riders (the oldest was 69), and—courageously I’d say—a number of overweight guys. We were all riding thoroughbreds, which is to say, expensive bikes.
As this was Greece, we set off at 7:30 a.m., a respectable half-hour late. The noisy clanging and clacking of 122 riders clicking into their pedals was a cyclist’s version of “Gentlemen, start your engines.” Accompanied by a police escort, we thrillingly rode through downtown Athens without having to battle traffic. This segment of the Spartakiada felt like a fantasy for those of us who commute and cycle daily in “carmegeddon” Athens. Another memorable highlight was pedaling across the majestic Corinth Canal.
For the entire ride there was only one official rest stop: an obligatory ten minutes at the eightieth kilometer in ancient Korinthos where snacks were distributed. For the first 150 kilometers we were required to ride together as a pack and then you could break away and do the remaining 107 kilometers at your own pace. Since the first 150 K were practically all flat, I managed to keep up, but when we reached the mountains the guys left me in the dust. I didn’t mind; my goal was simply to finish.
The route went from sea level to 2,300 feet over a mountain affectionately nicknamed Kolosourtes (“drags your butt”) and then 2,600 more feet past Tripoli. I coasted the final 25 kilometers downhill to Sparta, finishing the ride in ten hours with no pit stops except for the required break in Korinthos. I was among the last to finish, but, cheerfully, not the last.
There was a ceremony that evening in the Sparta town square with awards given to everyone who completed the Spartakiada within the time limits, and I proudly stepped up to the stage to accept mine. A half dozen or so cyclists received a special award for completing ten Spartakiadas. Greeks have a knack for drollery, evident on this occasion by a hilarious award called Most Fertile Cyclist. “How many?” the emcee called out, and one biker yelled, “I have three kids,” while another screamed, “I have four.” I believe a father of five won out. The Fertility Award was presented by Sparta’s head priest, looking quintessentially Byzantine in a long black robe, tall oblong headgear and gray beard stretching to his chest.
Giorgos rode the 17th Spartakiada, too, and when we caught up with each other at the end we exchanged hearty high fives. I felt indebted to him for intuiting my cycling abilities when I myself could not. Some guys questioned my presence at this event, doubting my endurance, but in the end they congratulated me for finishing. I gave all credit to Giorgos, facetiously calling him my trainer. In truth, he trained me mentally more than anything by giving me the confidence to overcome my initial intimidation of the Spartakiada and bike 257 kilometers in one miraculous day across the Peloponnese peninsula.
My cycling adventures provide an unconventional lens through which to view the Greek people and culture. They also dramatize my love affair with this sacred land whose illustrious history and stupendous natural beauty humble me. Were it possible to designate an entire country a World Heritage Site, I hereby nominate Greece.
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Falling in Love with Greece
Posted in Greece, tagged cycling, Greece, Neo magazine on June 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
First published in Neo magazine, New York City, June, 2008
By COLLEEN McGUIRE
Greeks find it strange that someone called Colleen McGuire has adopted Greece as a homeland. My name is Celtic to the core. When I announce that my maternal grandfather’s name was Oreste Spadafora, big smiles break out, “Oh, the namesake of King Agamemnon’s son is surely of Greek heritage.” When I add that the Spadaforas hailed from Sicily, an ancient Greek colony, I am then embraced as a true child of Ellas.
For my part, I feel I must have Greek blood because my attachment to this land runs so deep. I live minutes from the Acropolis and do not take that elegant monument or its surrounding ruins for granted. When I pass it or glimpse a few white marble columns from my terrace I experience a momentary sense of enlightenment. Indeed, even unheralded ruins excite me, like those a bulldozer once uncovered in a construction site behind the building where first I lived in the Thissio neighborhood of Athens. The antiquities authorities immediately issued a stop-work order and for the next year and a half I devotedly monitored the progress of a bona fide archaeological dig right in my backyard.
Rural areas are reservoirs of traditional arts, such as, weaving and wood carving, which also fascinate me. In these tourist-deprived regions I revel speaking my kindergarten Greek with elders who patiently wait for me to formulate my sentences, unlike unruly Athenians who jump in with the correct word or more typically revert to English which thwarts my earnest efforts to conquer this tantalizing language. Locals in rural regions tend to be proud people and they are flattered that you admire their customs and simple living. My preference is to explore the countryside and islands by bicycle.
I am somewhat of an anomaly in Greece because I cycle for transport, for pleasure, for exercise, a way of life. Although Greece is the home of the Olympics, paradoxically, cycling and physical activity in general are uncommon pursuits for the average Greek. This is a pity because a bicycle allows an intimacy unattainable from the seclusion of a car or the altitudes of a bus. Even a motorcycle shatters the serenity of village life. On numerous occasions villagers have told me that I was the first person in memory to arrive by bicycle. Through slow motion travel I have seen so many endearing sights in remote and untrafficked areas.
In the Peloponnese peninsula near Kalavrita I pedaled to a hamlet whose prized feature is a hollow tree so huge that it holds a church inside it. Honest to God. I walked through the carved-out door and sighed when I saw an altar and eight chairs in a circle. Religious icons hung from the inside bark and you could light a candle as you would in any other chapel. I almost genuflected on the spot.
One late May while mountain biking near Mt. Parnassus, I discovered wild strawberries clinging to a wall of earth. Sparkling from the morning dew and no bigger than a dime, they had a luscious sweetness way out of proportion to their size. The biggest treat in rural Greece is the abundance of fresh water springs that make store-bought water taste stale. Some sources are nothing more than rigged-up pipe spigots while others are more elaborate — fountains embellished with a lion’s head, the cold alpine water gushing from its roaring mouth.
Lesvos (a/k/a Mytilini) is Greece’s third largest island with an extensive road network of over 400 kilometers. On my first visit, I spent two weeks cycling on my own to just about every town and settlement accessible by asphalt. Despite its size, Lesvos is not a major tourist destination. This means there are plenty of beaches that render bikinis as useless as a parka in July. I have fond memories of my first evening when I pitched my tent near the adorable fishing village of Skala Sikaminias and walked into town for dinner at a seaside taverna. The highlight was watching the sun, plump and red as a fire engine, linger to the point of loitering on the horizon as if debating whether to set. The next morning I zipped open my tent, took three or four paces and—splash!—I was swimming in the sea, perky as a seal. More than half my camp sites on Lesvos were within spitting distance of the Aegean.
Greece has so many precious places that it is regrettable tourists predominantly flock to Santorini and Mykonos. These are gorgeous islands but I can name a dozen venues that vie in charm and allure, starting with romantic Hania in Crete, the indestructible mastica villages of Chios, car-free Skyros and the World Heritage Site of Meteora — all virtually unknown destinations to American vacationers. I once had the privilege to escort the publisher of National Geographic Adventure magazine and his family on their first visit to Greece and select their itinerary. They had never heard of Nafplio, but, like me, they instantly fell in love with this graceful and quintessentially Greek city.
Nowadays, that is my mission — to convert newcomers to Greece into Grecophiles as ardent as I am.
Colleen McGuire formerly had her own housing rights law firm for sixteen years in New York City until Greece seized her attention. She now divides her time between Athens, Greece and New York City operating a bicycle tour company called CycleGreece www.cyclegreece.gr and a specialty tour company called Aegean Adventures www.aegeanadventures.com She is a contributor to Greece A Love Story (Seal Press, 2007), essays from 19 American women, with a story called “Siga Siga: Cycling in Greece.” Colleen bicycled solo from New York City to San Francisco with all her gear.
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Hillsdale Man Accused Of Stealing 200 Dead IDs To Get Credit Cards
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Patricia B.Taylor, principal at Rye High School is the next guest speaker invited by the Rye Rotary Club. Taylor will speak during a noon luncheon meeting at Whitby Castle on Friday, Sept. 30. Photo Credit: Provided/Rye City School District
RYE, N.Y. -- Whether your child attends Rye High School or not, the floor is open to questions from the public during the next meeting of the Rye Rotary Club.
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Top 10 Best Hollywood Action movies
Jessica Todd SwiftC-Suite Advisory April 1, 2011 October 20, 2018
1) Seven Samurai
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura and Keiko Tsushima
The Seven Samurais is indeed one of the greatest movies ever made. Kurosawa has done brilliant work especially with the perfection in fight sequences which every director today wants to achieve but does not even get close to him. Further I would like to comment on the style that Kurosawa adopts while he plans out and details each character in his film. Every character has his/her style and depth that they are able to pull out in the movie which I don’t think every director can demand and attain from his/her cast.
2) Goldfinger
Director: Guy Hamilton
Stars: Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe and Honor Blackman
This is another great James bond film and for all the same reasons it has lots of action in it Sean Connery does a great James bond it has good acting the actors are good it has a good screenplay for it the villains are good in it this is a great adaption of goldfinger. I can not get tired of watching goldfinger and there is no way that you can’t have a good time watching goldfinger.
3) Raiders of the Lost Ark
Stars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen and Paul Freeman
This is a film that despite being made nearly 30 years ago, hasn’t aged and is still far more entertaining that most of the big budget tent pole movies being churned out today. Credit has to go to creators George Lucas and Larry Kasdan, but the real kudos have to go to Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford for creating an new iconic action hero, and to holding the viewer spellbound with a exciting, amusing and emotionally involving movie, while at the same time paying homage to the Republic serials of the thirties, and elevating the action movie making spectacle much higher than the Bond movie franchise, which was the major action movie brand at the time.
4) Die Hard
Director: John McTiernan
Stars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia
This is one of the best action movies ever made and should be considered as a lesson in “how to actually make a good action with lots of Bang Bang, without making fun of the audience.” The problem with most movies like this is either that you from the beginning know how it will end, or that it takes a unbelievable turn that makes you cry out in pain.
5) Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Edward Furlong
Written and directed of course by James Cameron, the 1991 sequel to The Terminator takes place eleven years on from its predecessor. In the aftermath of the ‘Judgement Day’ nuclear war, the self-aware computer giant Skynet initiates a paradoxical effort to once again attempt to eliminate the leader of the human resistance, John Connor.
6) 48 Hrs.
Stars: Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy and Annette O’Toole
Despite how predictable and unrealistic 48 Hrs. was, I ended up loving it! I wanted to get the famous movies of Eddie Murphy into my movie comment collection. But also on my own, I wanted to see Beverly Hills Cop and 48 Hrs., because Eddie Murphy always makes me laugh in one way or another. He’s done it again with his classic cop movie, 48 Hrs., and there is no doubt that he stole the show.
7) Way of the Dragon
Director: Bruce Lee
Stars: Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Nora Miao
Until recently I had not seen the full version of ‘Way of the Dragon'(it was censored). However I have recently seen the full version of this film and can say it has the best fight scenes for Bruce, in all his films (not surprising as he directed it himself).
8) Hard Boiled
Director: John Woo
Stars: Yun-Fat Chow, Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Teresa Mo
Hard Boiled is one of the best action movies ever made. It is a; well scripted; well acted; well executed; action masterpiece. It includes multiple action sequences that are possibly some of the best action sequences in motion picture history.
9) Bullitt
Director: Peter Yates
Stars: Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bisset and Robert Vaughn
All the great movie stars have one thing in common, one picture, that despite the greatness of all the rest, leaves their legacy. James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause, Errol Flynn in Robin Hood, MArlon Brando in On the Waterfront, Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest, I can go on… Bullit (1968) is Steve McQueen’s legacy.
10) The Bourne Identity
Stars: Franka Potente, Matt Damon and Chris Cooper
From France, to Switzerland and the Czech Republic. “The Bourne Identity”, does a wonderful job of using the scenery in creating dynamic, eye popping action. This is definitely one end of the spectrum in action movies. The European locations totally work for me, and the public in general, ‘Ludlum’ knew that Europe provides the most cultural and evocative of settings.
Please drop us comment which one is your favorite Action movies?
Jessica Todd Swift April 1, 2011
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Fairness For All Students Under Title IX
dc.contributor.author Bartholet, Elizabeth
dc.contributor.author Gertner, Nancy
dc.contributor.author Halley, Janet E.
dc.contributor.author Gersen, Jeannie Suk
dc.identifier.citation Elizabeth Bartholet, Nancy Gertner, Janet Halley & Jeannie Suk Gersen, Fairness For All Students Under Title IX (Aug. 21, 2017). en_US
dc.description.abstract Four feminist law professors at Harvard Law School have called on the U.S. Department of Education to revise the previous Administration’s policies on sexual harassment and sexual assault on campus. In a memo submitted to the Education Department yesterday, they set out an agenda of fairness for all students, accusers and accused. In recent years the Education Department has pressured colleges and universities to adopt overbroad definitions of wrongdoing that are unfair to both men and women, and to set up procedures for handling complaints that are deeply skewed against the accused and also unfair to accusers. Janet Halley and Jeannie Suk Gersen, Elizabeth Bartholet, and Nancy Gertner are professors at Harvard Law School who have researched, taught, and written on Title IX, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and feminist legal reform. They were four of the signatories to the statement of twenty-eight Harvard Law School professors, published in the Boston Globe on October 15, 2014, that criticized Harvard University’s newly adopted sexual harassment policy as “overwhelmingly stacked against the accused” and “in no way required by Title IX law or regulation.” Janet Halley said “The college process needs legitimacy to fully address campus sexual assault. Now is the time to build in respect for fairness and due process, academic freedom, and sexual autonomy.” The professors submitted to the Education Department a memorandum entitled “Fairness for All Students under Title IX.” en_US
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dash.depositing.author Gersen, Jeannie Suk
dash.contributor.affiliated Halley, Janet
dash.contributor.affiliated Gersen, Jeannie
dash.contributor.affiliated Bartholet, Elizabeth
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Modi Will Rescue India from Its Enemies
My previous post “Narendra Modi Scares Some People” received a comment by Sanjeev Sabhlok. See the full text of the comment here. He began by writing, “Much as I respect your opinions on other matters, I simply can’t understand your stand on Modi.” This post is a reply to Sanjeev explaining why I support Narendrabhai Modi.
Please understand that I am motivated by my disgust, distaste and contempt for the Congress (and the Nehru-Gandhi-Maino clan) and not by the love for any party (including the BJP.) I hold the Congress party most responsible for India’s backwardness, its poverty, its distress and ultimately its irrelevance in the larger global context. I believe that India was set on a disastrous course by Jawaharlal Nehru, and his spawn continued to bury India’s future. Nehru was perhaps more stupid than evil.
However his daughter was more evil than ignorant. She was ruthless and showed her hand when she took over dictatorial powers. Her son was actually naive and did not have any skills required to govern a large country like India — but then no one in his family actually had it in them. India is a disaster today (never mind all the bullshit about India being this or that superpower) and that one family is to blame, that one party is at fault. Of course ultimately it is the ignorant voters of India that is to blame but let’s leave that aside for now.
Sanjeev, until you understand my stand on the Nehru-Gandhi-Maino clan and the Congress party, you will never understand what I write or do.
In your comment you ask, “What if it is proven in the coming months that Modi has connived in the murder of hundreds of people?” An interesting question and appears natural given the hysteria surrounding the post-Godhra riots. But it is a surprising question coming from someone who is so knowledgeable and hopefully not so gullible as to believe the lies told by people motivated by their self-interest.
Accusations are not proof of guilt. Witch hunts start with accusations but that’s not sufficient to establish that the accused is a witch, or even that witches exist. You appear to believe that simply because a large number of interested parties have accused Modi of somehow engineering a riot, he is guilty or probably guilty.
All powerful people have enemies. Powerful people have enemies because their power hurts the interests of others in power. Modi hurts the interests of those in power. The Congress and its bosses – Antonia Maino and her minions — hate him because he is capable of wrecking their cozy game of raping India and looting India’s wealth. The media is paid handsomely for its servility towards the ruling clan, and for its biased and false reporting on Modi. The media’s antipathy towards Modi is in-your-face bare, unabashed, naked, unapologetic and relentless.
Modi is hated because he alone is capable of taking on the enemies of India. Let me spell it out for you. More people have lived miserable lives and died in pain due to the ugly, anti-human, corrupt, bad policies imposed on India by the Nehru-Gandhi-Maino clan than were killed by all the dictators of the world ever. The miserable lives and premature deaths of hundreds of millions of Indians is because of the poverty that was – and is being – imposed on India by the Congress party and the Nehru-Gandhi-Maino clan. Pakistan with all its nuclear bombs and American weapons cannot hope to kill as many Indians as the home-grown enemies of India have killed and will continue to kill unless someone stops them.
Modi is a natural enemy of the Maino clan for this simple reason: their interests are mutually orthogonal. Modi is interested in serving the interests of the nation and destroying its enemies. The Maino clan is the enemy and its interests are inimical to India’s. Maino and her minions have foreign interests and allegiances. Modi’s interests and allegiance is only to India and Indians.
“Yeah, yeah,” you will say, “but he is responsible for the killing of hundreds of people.” I understand and sympathize with you. I am a peaceful person by nature and abhor violence. (Which is why I am against the ideology of the Religion of Peace because all it does is prescribe wholesale murder at the drop of a hat.) I abhor the violence that erupts from time to time.
Yes, Sanjeev, violence erupts from time to time. It is not a one-time affair. It re-occurs. If one were to go by the reporting in the press and by the claims of the Congress party and the Nehru-Gandhi-Maino clan, it would appear that in the entire history of India there was only one Hindu-Muslim riot, and that was in 2002 in Gujarat.
You would be entirely forgiven for thinking that never in the history of civilization did Muslims and non-muslims ever collide in any part of the world.
If you were to go by the media, you would be totally justified in believing that Hindus spontaneously attacked Muslims, and that thing about some people being put to the torch in a train in Godhra was an entirely imaginary event that some Hindutva people cooked up to malign the people of the Religion of Peace. If not completely imaginary, the train simply spontaneously combusted. Spontaneous train combustion, or STC. (I think the media has not heard of spontaneous human combustion and so could not come up with “group SHC” to explain how the over 50 people died on that train.)
If you were to go by the media, you would be fully justified in believing that in the Hindu-Muslim riots, only Muslims are killed. Hindus, it would appear, either suffer no casualties, or if there’s any loss at all, it is by suicide. Muslims are peaceful people who routinely get caught in pogroms. Actually, there are never Hindu-Muslim riots – only Hindus rioting and killing innocent people for no discernable reason.
But perhaps I am being too naïve. Perhaps, Hindus are also very peaceful people but are easily provoked to bloodshed and rioting. Yes, if you were to go by what the media and the Nehru-Gandhi-Maino clan and the Congress party says, Hindus are nice people who never spontaneously burst into angry violence, and only an evil dictator can organize them into a murderous gang and motivate them to kill innocents by the tens of thousands.
If you believe the bullshit that is dished out by the media, the Congress party, the minions of the Nehru-Gandhi-Maino clan (such as the utterly disgusting Digvijay Singh), the paid media and other assorted lowlife, it is all Modi’s doing. One day he woke up and said that he will provoke Hindus to go on a rampage. Then when the rampage started on the 28th of the month, he waited many days and then asked for the army on the 1st of the next month and the army arrived on the 2nd. Many days were lost and thousands of innocent people were killed.
(The stupid retards don’t even realize that Feb 2002 had 28 days only. The Indian public may not be very violent but they are certainly retarded and gullible.)
Allow me to spell it out in case I am unclear. Riots between Muslims and non-muslims is a regular affair. Read the history of India – even recent history – and tell me in which part of India where Muslims are has not seen riots. And while you are doing that research, do let me know if you find any area of the world, or any period in the history of the world, where Muslims did not have violent confrontations with non-muslims.
(Samuel Huntington pointed out that not only are Islam’s borders bloody but so are its innards. See note at the end of this post.)
If you think that the post-Godhra riots were different from the thousands of riots around India and the world, I am afraid that our world-views diverge so radically that we cannot find common grounds for a conversation.
For the record, I should state what exactly gets my goat the most. I cannot stand hypocrisy and double-standards. In all matters, not just in the matter of Modi and riots, I cannot tolerate hypocrisy. I hate double-standards. If pushed I can even tolerate honest criminal behavior but holier-than-thou hypocrisy makes me see red.
Antonia Maino’s husband unleashed a reign of terror on innocent Sikhs. Nearly four thousand Sikhs all over India were killed by maurauding Congress gangs of killers – revenge for a couple of Sikh guards killing Mrs Indira Gandhi for her crimes against the Sikhs. And Antonia Maino’s husband later justified the wholesale slaughter as a natural reaction. “The ground shakes,” he explained, “when a mighty tree falls.”
Sanjeev, let me know how you feel about Rajiv Gandhi’s engineering of one of the bloodiest episodes in India’s post colonial history. Did you campaign for the trail of Rajiv Gandhi and his minions for murder of Sikhs? How many Sikhs were killed? How many of the Congress goons involved in the murder were killed?
Perhaps you may reply that it was not a Hindu-Muslim riot and no Muslims were killed. Since Sikhs don’t constitute a significant vote bank (unlike the huge vote bank that Muslims constitute for the Congress), they don’t matter. As long as the stated standard is that only Muslim deaths matter, it would be fine. What I cannot stand is the hypocrisy and the double-standards which says that all people are equal but some people have privileges and others don’t.
Some people have the first claim to resources based on their religion – and at the same time maintain that the state is secular. That’s double standards and bullshit on steroids armed with a bazooka.
You see, Sanjeev, I like Modi because he is not a hypocrite. He says it like he sees it. He does not pander to anyone. He does not discriminate among people based on their religion. When he was asked what he has done for the Muslims of Gujarat he replied that “he has done nothing at all.” And then went on to say that neither has he done anything for the non-muslims of Gujarat. He categorically claimed that his allegiance is towards the people of Gujarat and not towards any specific group within it. Those are his words and his deeds are consonant with his views.
Modi is hated by some people because he gets things done, and that is a bad thing because people will wake up to his accomplishments and elect him as their leader – which would be a disaster for lots of very powerful people in all parties. I don’t know for sure but I guess that many powerful people even in the BJP don’t want Modi to win.
The corrupt have it good and they want Modi to come and wreck their little game as much as they want a hole in their heads.
India’s transformation into a prosperous, strong, vibrant and dynamic country can only happen under a committed, visionary, honest, nationalistic, strong leader. Modi is all that and more. He’s intelligent, dedicated and fearless. India can never prosper under the dictates of some foreign woman of uncertain loyalty and limited education, or under kleptocrats and bureaucrats like Manmohan Singh, or flithy retards like Digvijay Singh.
Modi is the one to watch. And just as I am certain that the sun will rise tomorrow, I am certain that Modi will rescue India from the worthless bunch of evil bastards that rule it today.
Islam’s borders are bloody and so are its innards. The fundamental problem for the West is not Islamic fundamentalism. It is Islam, a different civilisation whose people are convinced of the superiority of their culture and are obsessed with the inferiority of their power.
—— “The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of the World Order.”. Samuel Huntington. 1998.
Author Atanu DeyPosted on October 23, 2011 Categories Narendra Modi
47 thoughts on “Modi Will Rescue India from Its Enemies”
Saw your RT of Swamy’s FIR application. We need some way to combine Swamy and Modi into one political party.
Atanu if there’s channeled anger, that was channeled anger 🙂
it did go a bit astray in the middle though and comes across as somewhat apologetic. Riots happen all the time so this is no big deal.
I however, think a better defense is possible.
In my view, i think Modi probably did the best he could.
He probably underestimated the magnitude of the backlash. not surprising, when women and children are roasted, ordinary people dont listen to reason anymore.
This happened in the in the recent UK riots too; it took the cops at least 4-5 days to bring things under control. It also happened in 1993 hours after bomb blasts in Mumbai. the city burned for at least 36 hours until the army came in. of course, since than was a secular congress government, it was fine.
Good Article sir. The Bhagalpur riots of 1989 with congress ruling at state and center is another stark example of the wrath unleashed by these demons.But people have forgotten after few decades.
Pratik Patel says:
I am a Gujarati and I’ve seen state of my state changing. Government offices are actually functional. Infrastructure (includes roads, electricity, etc) is at a stage where it can support the population. This are things that a good leader should do. It’s expected. If it’s not being done, we should not elect them.
Modi has something extra. He has transformed the thinking. People in Gujarat have a new spark. They want to do things, they never thought they’ll do.
Education in Gujarat is changing. The change is reaching into families.
Modi has inspired so many people. He is a leader in true sense.
Aaren says:
” Of course ultimately it is the ignorant voters of India that is to blame but let’s leave that aside for now.”
🙂 That is convenient. You’re saying ‘the people are fools, but I know better’. Nice.
On a separate note, you state – “Maino and her minions have foreign interests and allegiances….. India can never prosper under the dictates of some foreign woman of uncertain loyalty and limited education….”
For the purposes of argument, I’m willing to give you that she is incompetent, corrupt, interested in making the most money for herself, doesn’t care for the people of India, etc.? But how do you get to her foreign allegiances?
If this is because ‘Dr. Swamy says so, and I believe him’, then that’s fine. Just say so. If this is about, ‘She is a Catholic and is bound to listen to the Pope’s desires to convert India to Christianity, etc.’, then that’s fine as well. Again, just say so. I’m only curious – your frequent complaint used to be that Sonia Gandhi is corrupt and incompetent. Now it has become Sonia Gandhi is corrupt, incompetent, and oh, BTW, her loyalty to India is questionable. Just want to know where the last part comes from.
Suren Patel says:
Two points I would like to add:
When Godhra riots started on 28th Feb, the paid media bamboozled people into believing that Modi waited for three whole days before calling in the army.
In fact, Modi called in the army immediately, i.e. on the 1st, which is the next day as February has only 28 days. So there lies the biggest lie of the media in manufacturing stories against Modi
Secondly, Modi asked for military from the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and two other adjoining states who refused to send any Military assistance, eventually,the Centre was asked who sent the Army to bring the situation under control on the 2nd March,i.e. two days later..
Lastly, Sonia’s father fought for both Mussolini and Hitler who were involved in mass torture and killings. Should not she apologise for her father’s demeanor instead of publicly calling Modi Hitler.
I’ve been a silent reader of this blog for a while, but never commented. I’ve been waiting for this post for two reasons:
1) My opinions are quite similar to yours
2) I wanted to better communicate the rationale behind these views
Having said this, I must say I am a bit disappointed as this seems to be more of a “Why are Congress and the Indian media evil?” rather than a “Why is Narendra Modi the right man for the job?” So, for what it’s worth, here are some of the reasons I believe in NaMo:
1) Counter-terrorism: According to the US govt’s Worldwide Incidents Tracking System, Gujarat has the third fewest terror attacks of all Indian states, behind only Rajasthan and Haryana. The most recent of these was over 3 years ago.
2) Foresight: As we can see from the West, development can easily excuse destroying the planet (Global Warming). NaMo has shown that he is unwilling to settle for short term benefits that jeopardize long term safety (yes, GW is a problem of safety). Gujarat leads the nation in Gross Potential of installed wind power units, among many other forms of green energy. For those that think that this is not a big deal, please read up on the problem of global warming and the overwhelming evidence which backs it up. (On a side note, I believe this is most pressing scientific challenge in the world right now)
3) Willingness to relinquish power when necessary: evident not only in the economic deregulation which has allowed the state to prosper, but also in the fact that he resigned from the CM post only to be brought back by popular demand.
4) 24×7 Electricity and Internet
5) Incorruptible: We all know about this, but what people might not know is that Modi ordered the demolition of Hindu temples built illegally, drawing comparisons to Mahmoud Ghazini.
Just a few of the many reasons why India needs Narendra Modi to lead.
1) https://wits.nctc.gov/FederalDiscoverWITS/index.do?N=0
2) http://www.cbcglobal.org/CBCG_Library/Insight%20-%20Clean%20Energy%20in%20Gujarat.pdf
3) http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-18/special-report/30171588_1_narendra-modi-vibrant-gujarat-summit-prime-ministerial-candidate
4) Vibrant Gujarat youtube videos
The Mindset says:
Mooh Tod Jawab Mila Sablok ko
RaghuRama Reddy says:
I am a born Unfortunate in India .. my Misfortunes in increasing order
I am a Lower middle class
I am an Upper Caste
and then,
I am male ( what a crime ..)
BK Verma says:
A very fine reposte. There has been and is still continuing a lot of disinformation and calumny, which to a discerning mind is simply trash and deserves garbage bin. The wonder is that a lot of ‘intellectuals’ also are taken in, without applying their mind and going through facts. For such people the 58 men women & children brutally charred to death did not merit any sympathy, but the Hindus had no right to rise up in anger. For them it did not matter at all that Modi, a newcomer to politics and power, acted with alacrity to contain the flare up and in the resultant police firing more than 400 Hindus had also died. People like Mr.Sablok appear to have mindset like MK Gandhi who had pontificated that what Muslims did in Moplah rebellion, (like raping Hindu women, killing Hindus by thousands)was what their religion prescribed. But Hindus should gladly offer their daughters and wives to Muslims, if they asked for it! Mr.Modi stands tall among pygmies and we are proud to have amongs us a person like him.
BK Verma
RV Anand says:
http://sabhlokcity.com/2011/10/get-rid-of-the-temptation-that-caused-kiran-bedis-downfall/
This Mr Sablok now blames the system and not Kiran Bedi for her petty tricks !!!
How has he assumed that blank cheques were given ??
He need not be taken seriously . A JOKER .
Ashish Deodhar says:
Did Modi play a part in the Gujarat riots? One would never know for sure. But should we hold him responsible, and should he pay its price for the rest of his life? Certainly not.
It’s not the first time that riots happened in India and it’s not the first time the riots were politically motivated.
1984 – The riots against Sikhs were driven by the Congress. Voters gave them another chance, and another, and another….
Besides, if we don’t blame PM Rao for the riots of 1993 (for being either complicit or incompetent), then we shouldn’t blame Modi either for the riots of Gujarat.
Even if he played some part in the riots, I am willing to give him a second chance. The Indian voters have given other political parties and leaders second chances and there is not reason why Modi shouldn’t get his.
Sure, he is not a liberal but then neither is anyone else in India. (and there is no immediate prospect of a credible liberal alternative) No harm in giving him 5 years at the helm – after all, we have wasted 60-odd years already. Another 5 years won’t make much of a difference if we get it wrong but if Modi turns out to be a wild card, who knows!
Sanjeev Sabhlok says:
Thanks, Atanu. Glad you are not a fan of BJP – for that party is not only anti-liberty but has not taken a single step forward for India any time it came to power. I have just too many reservations re: BJP and do suggest that we need a totally separate party founded on liberty and the rule of law. That party has not yet been founded in India.
Modi – this is an interesting case. As a person not directly involved I’m trying to piece the case together through public sources of information.
Let me note first that I’ve NEVER absolved the Congress for its many incidents of communal violence. You obviously haven’t read my previous writings (unfortunately I don’t publish in newspapers, but mostly on the internet – however, plenty of info on my views against the communal card used by Congress are readily available on the internet). So let’s not try to compare my position on Modi with my position on someone else. I abhor ANY attempt to kill people on the basis purely of their religion, in a manner not determined through a court of law.
Now for Modi, you’ll pardon me, but you’ve not offered evidence to disprove the case alleged against him, have you? By suggesting that “Powerful people have enemies because their power hurts the interests of others in power. Modi hurts the interests of those in power” and similar things – you do realise, I trust, that no evidence has been offered. Just an opinion.
A couple of years ago you and I sat together in Mumbai for a late dinner with Supratim. Supratim has provided the following data on my blog: “The problem with Modi is that he failed in his fundamental duty to the people of Gujarat. The state’s first function is to ensure the defence of people from external threats and internal goons. He failed this miserably, and not just for one or two days, but for 10-12 days, when goons ran amok in the state of Gujarat killing and maiming and raping and torturing innocent people.”
“The thing about the Army being despatched to Gujarat is that the Army was never deployed in Ahmedabad, if my memory serves me right – and, Ahmedabad was the central point of the carnage. The Army staged its first flag march in Surat on March 3rd or 4th. I don’t remember now if that was the only flag march they staged.
And, all those talking about the police to people ratio, let us be clear that the killings were neither sporadic nor distributed in nature. The bulk of the killings happened in and around Ahmedabad, the business capital of the state, even if not the administrative capital, but Gandhinagar is also not that far away. And, within Ahmedabad, the bulk of the killings were again concentrated in three areas. And, for those giving excuses about Modi being a “new” administrator – all he had to do was ask his various Secretaries and DIGs to take charge of the matter – they all had over 30 years of experience each in administration. Sitting in Mumbai and watching the carnage from afar, it was evident to most of us that this was a planned lapse in the exercise of power – a space given to allow the lumpen elements to vent their “ire”. Also, for those claiming that many died of bullet injuries in police firing, please provide the data and links.”
Let me suggest that you, I and Supratim sit down and have a chat once again when I’m in Mumbai next February. It will still not prove anything, but what it might do is to point me in the right direction.
I’m NOT willing to accept a murderer (by which I mean someone who connived or motivated murder; presumably even Hitler did not directly kill anyone) as a leader of India. The fact that Modi’s case is not yet closed is what I’m worried about. Had this question not been open, I’d have agreed that he might be a second best option for India (the first best being FTI). Currently, I’m very concerned and not yet persuaded that the allegations against Modi are fictitious.
Let’s leave this here for now. Thanks for this post, which I’ll link to the public “dossier” I’m maintaining on Modi. I’d be pleased the day the question over his name is removed. Then I’d judge him only on policy. Till then let’s not rush to judgement either to condemn or to absolve him.
Sanjeev, every king(ruler) in the history of any country can be called a murderer because either he directly killed people in a war or caused people to be killed for the state.Modi is also in that category.
The figures of those killed in Gujarat in 2002 also needs to be kept in mind.About 900 Muslims,about 300 Hindus(population ratio in Gujarat is 87% Hindus,13% Muslims).So it was not a one way massacre.
The news of 60 innocent men, women and children coming back from a pilgrim town would anger any Hindu worth his Tilak and a violent reaction is understandable, but may be not be for the likes of you.If you think that violence can be totally eliminated from society than you are living in some different world.
RC says:
@RV Anand,
I initially thought that Mr Sabhlok is serious but he turned out to be a completely impractical absolute Randian. His posts (or rants) on Keynes are just getting absolutely ridiculous. So, totally agree with you, that Mr Sabhlok is not a serious thinker or a pragmatic person.
As far as Gujarat riots are concerned, ask anyone who is from Gujarat or who has grown up in Gujarat. There is no continuous 10 year period without communal riots in the major cities, except the last 10 years (almost 10 years) of Mr Modi’s government. It is a huge achievement.
asdf says:
The whole country accepted Rajiv Gandhi as the primeminister! Wasn’t he a murderer of the Sikhs?
Bww says:
Modi after the NDC meet
More reason why he should be at the helm.
@Sanjeev Sabhlok,
In 2008, when Pakistani terrorists took over Mumbai, it was shameful how long it took for commandos to arrive on the scene. In this case also, incidents were highly localized. And, it took long time before all of the terrorists were dead or captured.
Similarly, when riots took place in France, couple of years ago, it took law enforcement agencies a while to control the situation.
Recently, in London riots, again the same thing happened.
Why look abroad, lets take a recent riots in Rajasthan, where we saw how long the administration took to bring the situation to normal.
If these are the real life cases, then why we expect Narendra Modi to bring the soldiers to ground as soon as the order was given. Also, how do you know that he did not ask his subordinates to control the riots. He might have tried everything but unfortunate things still happened.
Having said that, Narendra Modi will have to live with the fact that Gujarat riots did take place under his watch. And, he could not control it timely.
Over the last 10 years, Narendra Modi has been pronounced guilty and has been portrayed as a guilty person by most English media outlet in the country. The dictum of “innocent until proven guilty” has been completely thrown out of window. If courts were to decide libel suite faster, imagine the amount of money Modi would have made. Moreover, many of the current media outlets would have gone out of business. In any case, I am surprised to see that even you as a former civil servant has forgotten that dictum (unless you have some insider information). The thing that gets me is if he is guilty then why the whole might of UPA has not been able to prosecute him so far? If he is guilty, prosecute him fast under the laws of the land and send him to jail (or hang him).
Although, you say that “Till then let’s not rush to judgement either to condemn or to absolve him.” But by calling him a murderer you are doing just that.
It seems that even the right thinking people of our country has started to get into the “Modi is a murderer” bandwagon now and the sustained campaign of the English media is seems to be succeeding.
Keffir says:
Manish, ^excellent comment!
The only reason people like Sabhlok jump on that bandwagon is quite simple – to say anything in defense of Modi, or to even state that he’s innocent until proven guilty gets one branded as “Hindutva” or “saffron” or other such mindless tripe from the Left. And then, one has no choice but to defend against such asinine labels, and most people want to avoid taking that risk.
Suhas says:
“On February 28th evening, Chief Minister Narendra Modi announced his decision to deploy the Army, and the next day, March 1st, by 11 A.M. the actual deployment of troops at sensitive points had begun. Violence abated in most major cities, after their arrival with orders to shoot on sight. But security forces were largely outnumbered by the angry flood of people, spreading for the first time like rivers in spate, to rural areas and villages. Apprehending the seriousness of the situation,
“Narendra Modi had made a request for security personnel from neighbouring States of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab. This request was turned down by each State. Why did no one report this fateful refusal?”
http://www.jaia-bharati.org/nicole-elfi/ni-godhra-ang.htm
Sanjeev Sabhlok , Nicole Elfis report says this. Now what is your take on this.
Rutvik says:
Well, there seems to be quite a debate going on here.
Alright so here goes my bit.
I do not fully agree with the author’s fully white and fully black painting of Namo being painted. I am a Gujju and I am one of those who have seen development here, on the roads, on the industry side.. I’ve seen so many jobs been made available on the back of a great investment environment created by the CM himself. But I am the one who also believes that my CM is a one who is not very different than others. Make no mistake guys, I am a huge huge fan of Namo.
But the point that I would like to make out is that other leaders of the country have also something similar to him in something – the resources at hand, the authority they exercise over people.. But then I realize that this ‘not very different’ amounts to something which is of humungous proportions. And I now if I see the development everywhere around me and say to myself – that yes, this is what an able administrator must be doing, then just imagine how bad are the other leaders, with the same or more amount of authority and resources, performing..
Guys we are then being surrounded by such pigs as our leaders, with some exceptions like Namo and Nitish Kumar, that it is truly s wonder that we do exist as a country and doing decently well!!
Mallikarjuna says:
I feel compelled to put a point here.
Having read about Gujarat 2002 only thru TV & New Paper, I’m seeing good amount of info & debate here.
Sanjeev Sablok & Atanu, Both of you have valid points.
I presume Sanjeev is highlighting “Ceaser’s wife should be above suspiscion”, … Any one whom we think should become PM, should be good-character’d…..
Atanu, being hard-nosed pragmatist is choosing the “best among what we have”.
Our current PM, comes with impressive integrity, but is not a man, who can “Get it Done”.
So, if Modi, with his Check-Dam, Jyoti Gram Operations can do better, He surely deserves a chance to lead.
Note: Rampant industrialization has led to Gujarat’s sea-belt and industrial cities being overtly polluted.
V.Sundaram’s 3-part article on S.K.Modi’s book and Godhra.
http://newstodaynet.com/col.php?section=20&catid=33&id=1879
Vishwas says:
* After the Godhra riots of 2002, there have been very minor Hindu-Muslim “skirmishes” in Ahmedabad. (They can’t even be classified as riots). I don’t readily recollect if anyone has been killed. Contrast this with the predictable annual riots until then, always involving fatalities, always more Hindu lost than Muslim, for at least 20 years prior to 2000 in that unfortunate city.
The riots in 1980-81 and 1985 were particularly bad. A family of 5 (including small children) was burnt alive in those 1981 riots. They were Hindu. In 1985, the army was called in when the Hindu community was bludgeoned. All this history is glossed over when discussing Godhra.
* Why has there not been equal anguish for the innocent pilgrims roasted alive in that railway coach on Feb 27th 2002? That was the obvious trigger for the mayhem that followed. Mr. Noel Parmar, the chief investigating officer in the case and a 40 year state police veteran, specifically outlined how this was a pre-planned conspiracy, bringing forth witnesses who testified that some Muslim thugs purchased a large quantity of petrol the previous evening.
Also, if you weren’t already aware, the first compartment set on fire on that train was the womens reserved coach, S6. This is typical Jihadi behavior – so it was no surprise that those blood-thirsty savages were chanting “Hindustan Murdabad! Pakistan Zindabad!” before they murdered the men, women and children.
* How Modi can really be held as prime culpable for the aftermath baffles me. This is a city with a sordid history of violent clashes between Muslims and Hindus from long before Modi’s time. On this occasion, the Muslim savages surpassed even their own lofty standards to trigger the carnage. There was bound to be a bloodbath on the ground after that. In India, no one could have practically prevented it, given the rapidity with which it unleashed.
The accusations of the police being restrained fail to even acknowledge that everywhere else in India, the police have simply not reacted in time when there is large-scale religious mob violence. By his track record of amazing efficiency and lack of corruption, Modi appears to have fallen short in acting more urgently – there is a HUGE difference between pointing that out and accusing him of complicity!
If you care to look at the police reports, when the police eventually acted, 170 people were killed by the police for refusing to respect the curfew or threatening others. 93 were Muslims and 77 Hindus.
The Nanavati-Shah commission had two ex Supreme court justices – Justice G. T. Nanavati himself and Justice Akshay Mehta. The commission found that the Modi government had played no role in the riots that followed the train burning.
That may not be credible for some but it is clearly good enough for a whole lot. Modi was not found responsible by a Supreme Court constituted commission with 2 respected former Supreme Court justices.
For those people who still have issues, petition the Congress government at the center (who have all the power and motivation to call for another committee) to find proof and nail anyone who planned the riots and withheld security forces. The Supreme Court of India is not controlled by Narendra Modi.
Regarding the comment by Sanjeev Sabhlok (emphasis, mine): “you’ll pardon me, but you’ve not offered evidence to disprove the case alleged against him, have you?”
Sanjeev lacks even the most basic knowledge of legal process. When a huge accusation is made, it is prosecutorial responsibility to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accusation is a valid one. Proving one’s innocence is simply not part of the legal process.
kautilya says:
@sanjeev sablok u got it backwards. sir, if you accuse someone of heinous crime it’s you who has to prove not the other way round!! if all you are providing for your evidence is talk with your friend over a bottle of wine (wine being my assumption) and / or news reports, i have 4 words for you -“get a life”. u must be wondering where the 4th word fell off. here’s a clue – it starts with f and has 4 letters.
Ranger says:
Mr.Sabhlok, I was one of those who was looking for your book “Breaking free of Nehru”…….only reason I did not buy the book as yet was because it was currently out of stock on flipkart. But now that I know your views on Modi, I will not bother. Have a nice day, Sir.
Yogesh Khandke says:
Wasn’t Mr. Modi, responsible for the life and property of every citizen of the state, whatever his or her faith? Wasn’t he responsible for not being able to prevent the Godhra incident? How could 1000 rioters have collected without the knowledge of local police?
We are all trying to ‘protect’ Modi. Pl stop. Don’t do that.
What he did was overdue. All over the world the Muslims are treated in a democratic manner whereas they behave autocratic. There is that saying in Hindi ‘laton ke bhoot baton se nahi mante’. Since the lesson they were taught, after the shameful Godhra episode, there has not been any major Muslim bad behaviour in Gujarat. They all follow the democratic norms and are progressing. They know that they will be given a fitting reply if they disturb the communal harmony. Ofcourse Akshardham was attacked thereafter and I feel that the public should have taken them to task. They get away under the guise that there are some who want to want to disturb the communal harmony, but they all celebrate these acts. This is a demon created by the congress, for their votes, so that they can stay in power to loot the country.
These cowards have to be dealt with in the language they use and understand. No point ‘talking in English to illiterate’.
Now there is this Aaron on 24.20.112 who wonders how it came to be known that Sonia is not loyal to India. He is like the ostrich with its head in the sand.
The Quattorchi episode: His accounts were unfrozen just for so long so that he could withdraw his monies??
Her sisters being introduced to Carla Bruni after India signed the military aircrafts with France. Gosh it would take a moron not to be able to see this thru. There is an account in Rajiv Gandhi’s name in the Swiss bank with 29000 m USD as exposed by wikileaks. This is some of the things we know. 176 lakh crores in the 2G, a few hundred thousand crores in the CWG and they go scott free until the supreme court steps in, do you think that the Maino clan would have kept quiet if they did not get the 60% cut? Why they even haul up Arvind Kejriwal for the Rs.9 lakhs or Kiran Bedi for the Rs.78,000 to think they would pass these huge sums by??
Gosh some people are naive. Sonia is here for the money. She has no love for the country where millions go hungry every day while she stashes away money which she will never use (what an irony of fate for the unfortunate). All of that money, beyond what is used, is only a pile of shit. And she has more than she can handle. She can keep all that she can use in whatever way she can, the bitch, but then atleast the rest can be used for the poor and the hungry of the country? Loyal??
Raj G says:
A friend and I were chatting the other day. If you look at all the troubled spots across the globe, the middle east, south Philippines, southern Thailand, Indonesia, some central and north African countries, some former soviet republics and so on, 95% of them involve Muslims. If you ignore all those, then the world is a pretty peaceful place.
Going local to my place, any time we have had violence in Bangalore it is in Muslim dominated areas like Shivaji Nagar.
The world cannot expect a lasting peace with a religion that preaches violence and destruction of others.
@khandke : the same way when local police of mumbai did not know of a plan being hatched in mumbai for more than 8 months, when weapons and bombs came and went freely and got transferred from one house to another with relative ease, to blast mumbai in 93..
the same way indian navy with all high end surveillance technology could not detect the boat intrusion at gateway of india in 2008,
the same way local police did not figure when a mob in hundreds burnt rama bai chaal,
the same way local police in kerela did not figure when mob in hundred burnt alive 8 hindu fishermen.. i can go on an on..but i’ll spare you the list of “intelligence failures”.. u are hopefully smart enuf to get the point..
this may come as a news for you, but gujarat police did not get trained in mars.
This is a new one. According to respected Mr.Yogesh Khandke, Modi should be held responsible for the brutal murder of 55 hindu women and children by the muslim mob at Godhra. Maan gaye sirji. You are a genius.
Here is an article by Sabhlok’s intellectual brother.
http://www.tehelka.com/story_main50.asp?filename=Op051111American_Darling.asp
This guy calls himself a political “thinker” and activist.
No doubt his effort will be heralded as the highest form of intellectualism.
BayAreaBiker says:
Interesting discussion going on here. While some has rightly pointed out the misadventures of muslim community time and again, and how Gujrat has been peaceful since Godhara, there have been numerous incidents in recent Indian History when the muslim community was dealt with equal or more force, they stopped instigating riots.
One of the cities which has always-always seen the ugliness of hindu-muslim riots, and where hindus were alwasy at the receiving end (like other rioting incidents) was Meerut. In 1987 riots, one of the muslims majority neighborhood pelted a police patrol with stones and molotov cocktails from rooftops and then made the mistake of pulling the rifle/or the policeman (there are two versions) into the house. After that PAC (the armed constablury) went house to house search and picked about 40 muslims who resisted arrest. Their bodies were found several days after in a canal. That’s the last Meerut saw the riot. Even when the disputed structure in Ayodhya was demolished, there was not a peep in meerut and remained largely peaceful.
As long as the Muslim population remains around or under 2% in any given country, they will be for the most part be regarded as a peace-loving minority, and not as a threat to other citizens. This is the case in:
US – Muslim 0.6%
Australia – Muslim 1.5%
Canada – Muslim 1.9%
China – Muslim 1.8%
Italy – Muslim 1.5%
Norway – Muslim 1.8%
At 2% to 5%, they begin to proselytize from other ethnic minorities and disaffected groups, often with major recruiting from the jails and among street gangs. This is happening in:
Denmark – Muslim 2%
Germany – Muslim 3.7%
United Kingdom – Muslim 2.7%
Spain – Muslim 4%
Thailand – Muslim 4.6%
From 5% on, they exercise an inordinate influence in proportion to their percentage of the population. For example, they will push for the introduction of halal (clean by Islamic standards) food, thereby securing food preparation jobs for Muslims. They will increase pressure on supermarket chains to feature halal on their shelves – along with threats for failure to comply. This is occurring in:
France – 8%
Philippines – 5%
Sweden – 5%
Switzerland – 4.3%
The Netherlands – 5.5%
Trinidad & Tobago – 5.8%
At this point, they will work to get the ruling government to allow them to rule themselves (within their ghettos) under Sharia, the Islamic Law. The ultimate goal of Islamists is to establish Sharia law over the entire world.
When Muslims approach 10% of the population, they tend to increase lawlessness as a means of complaint about their conditions. In Paris , we are already seeing car-burnings. Any non-Muslim action offends Islam, and results in uprisings and threats, such as in Amsterdam , with opposition to Mohammed cartoons and films about Islam. Such tensions are seen daily, particularly in Muslim sections, in:
Guyana – 10%
India – 13.4%
Israel – 16%
Kenya – 10%
Russia – 15%
After reaching 20%, nations can expect hair-trigger rioting, jihad militia formations, sporadic killings, and the burnings of Christian churches and Jewish synagogues, such as in:
Ethiopia – 32.8%
At 40%, nations experience widespread massacres, chronic terror attacks, and ongoing militia warfare, such as in:
Bosnia – 40%
Chad – 53.1%
Lebanon – 59.7%
From 60%, nations experience unfettered persecution of non-believers of all other religions (including non-conforming Muslims), sporadic ethnic cleansing (genocide), use of Sharia Law as a weapon, and the tax placed on infidels, such as in:
Albania – 70%
Malaysia – 60.4%
Qatar – 77.5%
Sudan – 70%
After 80%, expect daily intimidation and violent jihad, some State-run ethnic cleansing, and even some genocide, as these nations drive out the infidels, and move toward 100% Muslim, such as has been experienced and in some ways is on-going in:
Bangladesh – 83%
Egypt – 90%
Gaza – 98.7%
Indonesia – 86.1%
Iran – 98%
Iraq – 97%
Jordan – 92%
Morocco – 98.7%
Pakistan – 97%
Palestine – 99%
Syria – 90%
Tajikistan – 90%
Turkey – 99.8%
United Arab Emirates – 96%
100% will usher in the peace of ‘Dar-es-Salaam’ – the Islamic House of Peace. Here there’s supposed to be peace, because everybody is a Muslim, the Madrasses are the only schools, and the Koran is the only word, such as in:
Afghanistan – 100%
Saudi Arabia – 100%
Somalia – 100%
Yemen – 100%
Unfortunately, peace is never achieved, as in these 100% states the most radical Muslims intimidate and spew hatred, and satisfy their blood lust by killing less radical Muslims, for a variety of reasons.
very good analysis. it’s interesting how israel with 16% muslims manages everything. the diff b/w hindus and jews is that jews learnt their lessons better.
Excellent analysis by BayAreaBiker….. very original and very revealing. It requires a spot as a blog post of its own, not just as a comment.
RCH says:
Muslims are trouble everywhere and here’s the main reason why??
Because there are Koranic Suras (verses) prescribing EXPLICIT violence against infidels. The lines below are excerpted from the so called Holy Koran that masquerades as a religion of peace…
Read carefully….Kill unbelievers wherever they find them (Q.2:191),murder them and treat them harshly (Q.9:123),fight them, (Q.8:65), until no other religion than Islam is left (Q.2:193),humiliate them and impose on them a penalty tax if they are Christians or Jews(jiziya tax)(Q.9:29), slay them if they are Pagans (Q.9:5), crucify, or cut off their hands and feet, expel them from the land in disgrace. And as if this were not enough, “they shall have a great punishment in world hereafter” (Q.5:34), not befriend their own fathers or brothers if they are not believers (Q.9:23), (Q.3:28), kill their own family in the battles of Badr and Uhud and asks Muslims to “strive against the unbelievers with great endeavor: (Q.25:52), be stern with them because they belong to hell (Q.66:9). Had enough ? There’s more in quran. Go and read it.
One can understand Muslims completely only when one knows what is exactly there in the Koran.
Vinod Kumar says:
many would like to believe that Gujarat riots happened because 58 Hindus were burnt in a train bogey at Godhra. Yes, it is true only to an extent. Godhra was just the fuse that was ready to go off. There was long pent up anger in the Hindu. The only surprise is that it took so long. We can’t really blame Sanjeev and i his ilk. They go by what they have learnt. Indian history, for the past hundred years has been completely white washed of all the crimes of Islam. What started as a strategy to get Muslims’ cooperation –which the Congress never got anyway — has become state policy — “under no circumstances will Muslim atrocities be ever made public.” As far as Hindu Muslim riots and killings go — Hindus massacre by Muslims started on the first victory of Islam in Sind in 712CE. Since then it has been an almost constant feature till the British took control of India. Talking of Hindu Muslim tolerance Jinnah had it right when he said whatever Hindu Muslim coexistence has there been it has been only during the British period and maintained by the British bayonet. As far as Hindu Muslim riots in the modern sense go, it will be surprising for many to learn that the first Hindu Muslim riots took place in 1713 — and above all places it was in Ahmedabad. Since then Hindu Muslim riots have been an almost regular feature on the Indian scene. The bloody riots during partition and Muslim weakness in whatever was left of India gave a respite of a few decades. Once Muslims got the confidence again their colors started showing again. India is back to where it was before partition. If one has to compare Gujarat riots in 2002 — it should be compared with Calcutta massacre of Aug 1946 when on Jinnah’s call for Direct action day CM Suhrawardy gave a day off to police and let the Muslim orgy operate with full force and 10000 Hindus lay dead in the streets of Calcutta. If Sanjeev wants to know about riots he should google Calcutta massacre, Direct Action day, Moplah massacre, Noakhali massacre etc and find what riots are all about?
It is easy to blame Modi – all the cards are stacked against him.
Jogi says:
It is just that many Muslims choose to believe those one sided statements literally. They venerate the same set of biblical prophets as Jews and Christians but their respective social behavior is markedly different.
I think any scripture or constitution of a country is subject to interpretation. With the same constitution in effect, the U.S. can decide to have death penalty for its citizens or no death penalty. Islam can definitely use a reformation of sorts that should come from within themselves.
From time to time I come across the similar kind of quotations from other religions (Old Testament and some Indian scriptures)as well against women and other ethnicities. But the present day practitioners of these religions know better to ignore those verses and understand them only figuretively in context.
Kanchan Gupta on Modi Report to PM on controlling inflation
http://kanchangupta.blogspot.com/2011/11/narendra-modi-report-on-food-price.html
Sasank says:
Hey Atanu,
Wonderful post as usual. The Nehru Gandhi royal dynasty is nothing more than a blight, a curse, a cancer that the voters need to excise before India shrivels into nothing. While we’re on the subject I would like to recommend another book on Nehru’s imbecilic policies childishly naive ideology. It’s called “The Nemesis of Nehru Worship” by N.R. Waradpande, and is available for free download on his website, nrwaradpande.com. Unfortunately, the website seems to have gone down on October 23rd, but thankfully I’ve already downloaded the book and I have some of the other books and articles he posted up there. It seems like the kind of thing you’d be interested in, given that he argues along similar lines that Shri Sita Ram Goel does, and even quotes Goel’s writing in his work. Reply to this comment and I’ll see if I can email the book to you. Btw do you know if Shri Goel published Volume 2 of his “Genesis and Growth of Nehruism? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.
Vinit says:
Mr Atanu,
Ignore people like Sabhlok…. They live in alice’s wonderland :)..
Devoid of Logic and full of pre-cpceived notions or may be smart enough having political motives :)…
anyways new generation is very aware now.. Internet has made us see that Islamic Fundamentalism is a universal phenomenon…
Modi needs to stand his ground…
India will be fortunate if Modi becomes its Prime Minister
Santosh says:
Sanjeev Sablok is a “secular” intellectual who wants to run away or deny the truth.
Dhruva says:
@BayAreaBiker : Hey man ! take a bow 🙂 that’s a brilliant analysis of group behavior…
P.S. says:
What can I do to not stop you from such posts? I know Rajesh is enough:-) . But I want you to know, that many minds are informed by your blogs than you can imagine.
Suggestions :#1. we need such writings in many languages.If not already implemented please rush it up. #2. If not writings, we need translation of your posts in all possible Indian languages, (I am ready to do it in hindi 🙂 ) #3. We need a sound back up plan. (Hope Rajesh Jain reads it). #4. Please don’t miss to mention the conspiracy of MSM in any future post. This is the largest threat. We can’t educate 1.2bn people of economics, but we can toss the credibility of MSM.
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Denver Police arrest a man for breaking into a house using a pickaxeSurveillance video helps catch a man breaking into a Denver garage with a pickaxe. It happened near Jewell and Jersey Way.
Arapahoe County K-9 Unit Will Get A $20,000 Donation For Their DogsA nonprofit is helping fund safety and medical needs for the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit.
Everything You Need To Know For Broncos Training Camp 2019Are you ready for some football?! The Denver Broncos are just days away from hitting the practice field to prepare for the 2019 season.
Peña Blvd Construction Project Creates New Employment OpportunitiesThe $94 million Peña Blvd. construction contract is the first of many major projects to require the hiring of apprentices.
Boulder Turnpike Rebuild Project: Kraemer North America Will Be The ContractorThe Colorado Department of Transportation has selected a contractor to repair U.S. Highway 36 after a crack turned into a sinkhole in Westminster.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crack In Road Leads To Emergency Repairs, Closure Of EB Lanes US 36
Filed Under:Highway 36
WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4) – A crack that formed in the road caused a big traffic backup of the Boulder Turnpike in Westminster on Friday. The damaged area on Highway 36 at Church Ranch Boulevard closed all eastbound lanes at 9 p.m. Friday.
(credit: CBS)
At first, only the shoulder of the eastbound lane was open to traffic. Even that was closed at 9 p.m. The left express lane was opened to traffic but traffic patterns are expected to change throughout the weekend as repairs are made.
(credit: Robbie Herman)
The two eastbound lanes plus the express toll lane were all closed on Friday after the crack was discovered. It caused a lot of drivers extra time on the road.
“It took about 45 min to get home just from Flatiron to Wadsworth,” said Sam Cohen.
For much of the day, engineers and contractors with CDOT spent time assessing the damage, which extended beyond the traffic lanes onto the sidewalk.
The roadwork is expected to continue into the weekend and possibly into next week.
CBS4 viewer Robbie Herman said that it took him more than one hour to get from Boulder to Denver West.
Big delays on eastbound U.S. 36 are expected for Friday’s rush hour and continuing through next week.
CDOT posted this statement to its Facebook page: We do not know the cause. We have crews and engineers on scene evaluating. We will be cutting a section of concrete to see what’s going on with the ground underneath. While we do that, there will be a full closure of EB side with detour. After that work is done we will work to maintain one lane of traffic.
This will be extended work lasting through the weekend and possibly longer FULL CLOSURE of EB US 36 at Church Ranch Blvd. expected to begin between 9 pm and 10 pm as crews remove a section of concrete. This emergency work is being done to evaluate the ground under the pavement to determine cause of cracks developing in the road. Detours will be in place during closure. After the concrete section is removed, which will take a few hours, one lane will open to traffic. Emergency work will continue through the weekend and possibly longer. Motorists should expect lengthy delays and take alternate routes.
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CANDLEBOX Lead Guitarist Peter Klett Discovers HARMAN’s DigiTech Hardwire Pedals
Tremolo/Rotary
Stereo Reverb
Tube Overdrive
Stereo Chorus
Recent DigiTech News
HARMAN Professional Solutions Opens New Experience Center, EMEA Headquarters in London
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Peter Klett, lead guitarist of the Seattle, Washington based band CANDLEBOX, has been with the group since its inception in 1991. CANDLEBOX’s career spans five studio albums and one live record. CANDLEBOX creates a style of hard rock with an eclectic mix of influences from blues to punk and 70’s rock and roll. Klett recently began using HARMAN’s DigiTech Hardwire pedal line and has been putting them to the test out on the road.
Klett is confident in the HardWire line. It is built to endure the most demanding touring conditions and will last through all the rigorous travel that a touring band goes through. “I knew about DigiTech but I only recently started using the HardWire pedals. I was able to really dig in and try these pedals out on the road,” explained Klett. “I was sold on them almost immediately. You know the first time you hold one that they are a well-built product.”
The feature Klett finds most useful is the ‘Stomplock Knob Guard’. “Its really important when a guitarist has a specific setting on the pedal they don’t want to lose during the packing and unpacking of the pedal board.”
Currently using the Tube Overdrive through both his dirty and clean chain, Klett separates the dirty channel from the clean with a pan pedal using separate amplifiers. “The Tube Overdrive is great through the clean channel to give it a slight bite. It’s especially good for our song ‘Rain’,” commented Klett.
Klett also uses the Tremolo/Rotary, the Stereo Reverb, and the Stereo Chorus pedals. By utilizing the extensive built-in settings, he is able to achieve any sound he and the band are looking for. While running the Stereo Chorus and the Tremolo/Rotary through the clean chain, the Chorus provides Klett with more width. In addition, Klett also runs the Reverb pedal through his clean chain and finds it impossible not to achieve the tone he needs with all three pedals.
Klett has aspirations to become a producer. He wants the challenge of bringing out the best in the artist and he expects the same from his gear. “The build and the options. I look for the care that goes into providing the best possible product. A lot of musicians have limited resources and can only afford one pedal at a time. With the DigiTech HardWire line you know you are getting the most for your hard earned money.”
HARMAN (www.HARMAN.com) designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of infotainment and audio solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson® and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 14,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.3 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.
For additional information, contact:
Jason Kunz
HARMAN Signal Processing
Jkunz@harman.com
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Berkeley Database
http://www.sleepycat.com/
Embedded database system
The Berkeley Database is an embedded database system. Its access methods include B+tree, Extended Linear Hashing, fixed and variable-length records, and Persistent Queues. Berkeley DB provides full transactional support, database recovery, online backups, and separate access to locking, logging and shared memory caching subsystems. The program supports C, C++, Java, Tcl, Perl, and Python APIs.
Programmer's reference guide available from http://sleepycat.com/docs/ref/toc.html; for full list of program build and interface documentation, see http://sleepycat.com/docs/
http://download.oracle.com/otn/berkeley-db/db-6.2.23.tar.gz
version 6.2.23 (stable)
released on 18 April 2016
Training, support, and customization available from Sleepycat Software, Inc. at http://www.sleepycat.com/supports
Database:administration
Interface:command-line
Works-with:database
License:Sleepycat
Bug Tracking,Support E-mail mailto:support@sleepycat.com
This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 28 December 2016.
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Berryman Family Letters: The Story So Far - (each year on a separate tab)
Read the letters at www.familyletters.co.uk
Key: Text in black is information in letters from the person
Text in red is information from others
Date World Events Gertrude Richard Jim Ted Ben(edicta) (Ethel)Dreda Paul Jane / Jinny Rosamund (Chris)Topher Ruth
Date of Birth b Aug 1857 b Sept 1880 b Dec 1881 b July 1883 b July 1882 b Sept 1885 b 1888 b 1890 b 1891 b 1893 b 1894
Age Jan 1919 61 yrs old 38 yrs old 37 yrs old 36 yrs old 35 yrs old 33 yrs old 30 yrs old 29 yrs old 28 yrs old 26 yrs old 24 yrs old
1918 Gertrude, their mother, spent most of the war volunteering for the Red Cross, managing the family home as a base for her family, their friends and other soldiers to visit. Richard spent most of 1918 working as a doctor in France and then Egypt.
He decided to return to his previous job as a doctor in a tea plantation in Assam after the war, and set off for India late in 1918. Jim started the year in Singapore and spent most of it in Mesopotamia (Iraq) occasionally meeting Ted. He seemed to spend more time building roads and generally occupying the place than fighting. Ted spent 1918 in Mesopotamia (Iraq) training troops and working on the General Staff. His letters were full of the sense of the tide of war finally being on the turn.
He was awarded the DSO for his part in the action at Ramadi late in 1918 and was involved in one of the final battles just before the Armistice. In 1918, Ben was finally able to move on from the death of her fiance, Ivan, killed in 1916 on the Somme.
She married a long-term friend of the family, James Tucker, and they set up home together in Wimbledon. We don't hear much about Dreda in 1918. It seems she finally gave up her work in the bank. She was bridesmaid at Ben's wedding. Paul married his fiancee Nancy Swan in August after many delays. We have very few letters from him after that. Jane marries a Candian Airman called Murray Gordon. We hear very little of Rosamund in 1918. A close friend of hers dies, and she is still presumably doing farm work. Topher finally gets his commission in 1918, and is sent to Palestine near where Richard is. By the end of the year he is sight-seeing in Jerusalem while posted in Palestine. We hear very little about Ruth in 1918, she seems to have had thoughts of going to Marseilles either to work or as part of a longer journey.
More about Gertrude More about Richard More about Jim More about Ted More about Ben More about the girls More about Paul More about the girls More about the girls More about Topher More about the girls
Jan 1919 Gertrude has the Spanish Flu and recovers
Jim is either in Mesopotamia or en-route to Salonika. His former regiment is in Siberia.
Ted is still in Mesopotamia. He's uncertain when he will get leave (he longs to come home and marry Nell) or what his role will be in the post-war Indian Army. He goes duck shooting, gets wet and suffers malaria. Ben and her husband James Tucker are living in a flat in Chelsea Paul's wife Nancy is expecting a baby and Paul is made a Lieut Commander (we find this out from Ted in February) Rosamund sends Ted some nuts; his mess-mates struggle to crack them open without nut crackers
Richard has arrived in Assam with "all those animals & birds"
Jim writes to Ted from Cairo.
Jim arrives home in England, probably staying with his mother at Delaford.
Ted his ill with maralia and frets about getting leave and what he will do in the peacetime army as a regular soldier.
He is sent to hospital in Tikrit but continues to be unwell and is sent on to Basra.
He loses about £1000 worth of kit (2019 values) To Paul's frustration, the Malaya is being refitted in Invergordon (in the HIghlands) not Rosyth (outside Edinburgh).
Paul has a boil on his knee which turns into cellulitis and is bedbound and then hospitalised. Nancy visits London and stays with Gertrude for a while. Rosamund sends a photograph of herself to Paul.
Mar 1918 Nell visits Gertrude who makes much of her and gives her presents. (This may have been Christmas, rather than March). Ted is still very ill, and is eventually invalided to India (because he is in the Indian Army). He's clearly homesick for England and longing to be married to Nell.
Apr 1919 Ted is sent to England for a long leave, during which he marries Nell
May 1910 Topher is in Palestine; he rescues a man from drowning during a swimming race.
He is sent to Syria and Bieruit.
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Dropbox’s note-taking app Paper launches globally in 21 languages
Matthew Lynley @mattlynley / 2 years
Dropbox said today that it is rolling out Paper — its note-taking app that it’s emphasizing is a tool that’s built for managing workflow as well — globally.
In addition to the regular launch of Paper, the company said that users will also be able to automatically generate presentations and run them through Paper in their browsers. Radhakrishnan said that users were basically taking parts of Paper documents and pasting them into presentation applications given that the documents had turned into large lexicons of a project for meetings. Dropbox also said Paper has been localized into 21 languages.
“The thing that Dropbox Paper does well is that it really supports modern workflows really well,” Dropbox group product manager Kavitha Radhakrishnan said. “We re-imagined the experience from the bottom up. We wanted to make sure it works not just from creation to views, but beyond that. We want it to support all phases of the creative process.”
The service was also interestingly being widely used as a way to manage and assign tasks, Radhakrishnan said. So the company also built in a way to do that. The process can boil down to a simple checklist, and all of this has sort of morphed Paper into a sort of record of the entire workflow for a project including assets, notes and timelines.
Paper came out in a closed beta in the second quarter last year, and then opened as a public beta in the third quarter. In August, the company said it would roll out mobile versions of Paper. As it’s inched closer to launch, both Google and Salesforce in some ways have thrown their weight behind collaborative tools in a similar vein to Paper. For Dropbox, the hope is that its strategy of religiously tracking user behavior will be part of the edge that keeps them ahead of those larger companies.
As Paper adds more and more of these features, there’s always the risk of feature-creeping the app. For Dropbox, some of these additions — like a presentation mode — may seem like they come out of nowhere and that Paper could quickly turn into some frankenstein that you might see from larger companies. Radhakrishnan said Dropbox does an enormous amount of user testing, but the company has to strike a balance between what users are demanding and keeping the app simple.
“It’s not just about listening to user feedback,’ she said. “As we do user research we look into true pain points and design internally to try out new ways of thinking through scenarios. We prioritize and iterate and add those to the product. It is a balance, but it’s something we take very seriously. We want to make sure one of our main philosophies, simple but powerful, that we maintain that.”
Paper is entered into a kind of precarious market. Salesforce bought Quip for $750 million late last year. While Paper was already competing with Quip in some ways, Salesforce’s major acquisition of the company signaled that it was quickly looking to broaden its enterprise toolkit. That means that Dropbox will likely come more into direct competition in this space with Salesforce, which may be able to throw more resources at the problem than Dropbox can.
Dropbox has been under pressure on all sides to figure out an enterprise strategy going forward. It has to woo major clients away from larger companies like Microsoft and Box with some kind of differentiated service. Today, for example, it also made its continuous synchronization service Smart Sync — which allows businesses to essentially treat files stored in the cloud as normal files on their computers without having to locally store them — available for Dropbox Business and enterprise customers.
All these incremental pieces are starting to reveal, over time, Dropbox’s strategy to justify its $10 billion valuation from its previous financing round years ago. Though it probably won’t achieve that if it ended up going public — given the tough environment and comparable companies that it competes aggressively with — it still has to convince the world that it’s going beyond just simple cloud storage.
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Check out our new RBG Gift Set!
Ocean Love
See America
Maggie Stern
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2018: Our Year in Review
It's been a big year for us! We we've been busy as honeybees at CAN in 2018 and wanted to share some of the highlights with you. Huge thanks to all our artists for making everything possible, and to all of our non-profit partners for working so hard every day for the causes we care about!
We Swung Left! In partnership with Swing Left, our Postcards from America's Swing Districts campaign prompted our artist community to design vintage-style postcards from the 78 'winnable' U.S. Congressional Districts across the country. And Team CAN joined hundreds of fellow canvassers in California Congressional District 10, just before midterm elections, armed with the coolest hashtag ever, #knockharder, to help Democrat Josh Harder flip the district!
We launched a new book, What REALLY Makes America Great! We enlisted our artist community to create posters celebrating the inherent American values that really make America great. Thanks to all of our published artists who continue to share What REALLY Makes America Great with such passion!
We launched a new product: Vote Buttons! Designing non-partisan vote buttons was a hit with everyone in our artist community, including our youngest designer who is all of six years old. We published over 100 Vote! button designs leading up to the November midterm election!
We sold sweatshirts at Gap! Our See America Rocky Mountain National Park and Yellowstone National Park designs were licensed by Gap and hit the shelves in time for the holidays. Our See America products proudly support National Parks Conservation Association and we're over the moon to get them more exposure at Gap stores worldwide and online!
Our Just Undo It design went super viral and rocked appearances at a election rallies across the country, on national tv on The Rachel Maddow Show, on npr.com and all over social media! Well done, Luis Prado! your design made 2018 a year to remember!
And did we mention we inspired Van Jones this year? During the launch of What REALLY Makes America Great launch, he tweeted about our book which supports his social justice organization, The Dream Corps. Getting a shout out from him was definitely an exciting moment for all of us at CAN!
We made Conscious Company Media's list of Social Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2018! Congrats to Max and Aaron, our co-founders who "believe that art is the most powerful tool to make change." Pretty sure our artist community would agree with you!
We raised $400k in funding in a whole new mission driven way this year! Check out Max's juicy post on our alternative journey to financing. The bottom line: When CAN makes money, our artists make money, our non-profit partners make money, our investors make money, and most importantly, more social-impact artwork is created and distributed. It's a win-win-win-win-win!
Our company got bigger! This year, Team CAN grew by one! Her name is Holly Savas, and she’s a mixed media artist herself from Madison, WI. If you’ve noticed any improvements in our marketing efforts this year - that’s Holly! We couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on board or excited for what’s in store next year. Plus, she’s submitted some pretty great designs herself!
Whew! We could go on and on, but it’s time to catch our breath for five minutes until the fun starts up again in the new year. THANK YOU to our incredible community of artists who volunteer their time and talents every day, and to our inspiring community of non-profit partners who fight day in and day out to make the world a better place. We couldn’t do any of this without you! Here’s to 2019 being prosperous and creative for everyone in our wonderful community!
Meet the Maker: Maggie Stern Stitches feminist icon socks!
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step -- in the right socks! Meet Maggie Stern, sole proprietor of Maggie Stern Stitches, based in Massachusetts, USA. She designs socks ornamented with her own drawings of notable women and we've got them in the shop at CAN! From Rosie the Riveter and Virginia Woolf to the notorious RBG, the socks look great, make us feel empowered and the quality is amazing. And we're not just saying that! One of our customers called them "the first pair of socks she's worn in years, and one of the most comfortable pairs of socks she's ever owned." That's a good thing, because we've still got a lot of marching to do! We hope you all enjoy our post about Maggie. ~Team CAN
Father's Day Feature: the Art of Being a (CAN) Dad
With Father's Day around the corner, it's time to celebrate our CAN artists who are also dads! All these talented, dynamic folks contributed designs to our new Father's Day Collection which includes new jigsaw puzzles (and of course, new neckties) that we've already fallen in love with. Without further ado, here are some of our artist dads, their families and their stories about juggling a creative career and family life! Thanks for reading and be sure to check out our 2019 Father's Day Gift Guide! ~Team CAN (feature photo: Roberlan Borges and family)
Love Your Mother! CAN Moms Get Real About Making Art, Parenting & Living the Dream
This year we’re taking extra time to appreciate all of the parent artists who contribute to CAN! We know from experience that raising children takes a lot of work, just like most things in this world that are truly worth the effort, and those of us who make art and save the world for a living are no exception. Starting with some of our CAN moms for Mother’s Day on May 12th, here's a little wisdom from 'those who know best' on how they juggle creativity and parenting. Some of these moms designed the gifts in our new Mother's Day 2019 Gift Guide, so check that out! And be sure to look for our Father’s Day feature next month featuring some of our CAN dads. Thanks for reading! ~Team CAN
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Telecom Providers
Part VII
Atria Networks LP: 8644-A89-201008384
Application seeks orders requiring the respondents to comply with the MDU access condition and/or other rulings of the Commission contained in Telecom Decisions CRTC 2003-45 and 2005-33
File Closed - Commission Letter - 2010-06-18
2010-06-18 - Commission Letter
Description: Letter addressed to Lewis Birnberg Hanet, LLP and McCarthy Tétrault LLP - Subject: Atria Networks LP - Application to access the multi-dwelling unit at 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
2010-06-10 - Lewis Birnberg Hanet, LLP for Atria Networks LP
Description: We are in receipt of a letter from H&R’s counsel dated June 4, 2010, wherein the Respondents confirmed a willingness to participate in CRTC Staff-Assisted mediation. We understand, based on that letter, that the Respondents may be prepared to participate in arbitration. I have consulted with my clients and we are prepared to move forward through staff-assisted mediation and if required, through the arbitration process.
Document: 1405589.pdf - 91KB
2010-06-04 - McCarthy Tétrault LLP for H&R REIT (“H&R”) and 160 Elgin Portfolio Inc.
Description: We are counsel to H&R REIT (“H&R”) and 160 Elgin Portfolio Inc. (“160 Elgin”), which have been named as Respondents in an application by Atria Networks LP (the “Applicant”) dated 13 May 2010 (the “Application”), under Part VII of the CRTC Telecommunications Rules of Procedure (the “Rules”).
Description: We are regulatory counsel to Atria Networks LP (“Atria”). We are in receipt of the reply of the Respondents - H&R REIT (H&R) and 160 Elgin Portfolio Inc. (“160 Elgin”) dated May 21, 2010. Counsel for the Respondents, at paragraphs 20, 21 and 22 presented a proposal under the heading “Next Steps to Resolve the Dispute Between the Parties”. Under the terms of the Respondent’s proposed “Next Steps”, the parties would engage in dispute resolution, pursuant to Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2009-39. The Respondents proposed that during such process, our client’s Part VII Application would be suspended.
Document: 1399157.pdf - 204KB
Description: Letter addressed to Atria Networks and McCarthy Tétrault LLP - Re: Atria Networks LP - Application to access the multi-dwelling unit at 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
Description: We are counsel to H&R REIT (“H&R”) and 160 Elgin Portfolio Inc. (“160 Elgin”), which have been named as Respondents in an application by Atria Networks LP
dated 13 May 2010 (the “Application”), under Part VII of the CRTC
Telecommunications Rules of Procedure (the “Rules”).
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Renua select disability campaigner for Drogheda vote
The Renua Team for Drogheda - Maria Mc Cabe Drogheda Urban, Michael O Dowd European Election Canidate and Eamon Sweeney Drogheda Rural. Photo: Jimmy Weldon.
"It’s time for fresh thinking and new faces on the Council” - Maria McCabe.
Renua Ireland has selected disability campaigner Maria McCabe as their candidate for the Drogheda Urban area in the upcoming local elections.
Maria has been an advocate for people with disabilities and for young people in the recent past. She was part of an RTE programme which looked at job opportunities
‘Its time for fresh thinking and new faces on the Council” she said. “I have spent my entire life overcoming obstacles and campaigning on issues and will not back away from a challenge.
“However we all need to work together for the good of the town. There has been too much bickering on the Council and the town is losing out as a result.
“I am really looking forward to the campaign and adding a new voice to the debate about Drogheda.”
In November 2017 Maria picketed Drogheda Garda station to draw attention to the fact that inconsiderate drivers were parking on footpaths near her home at the Twenties thus blocking the way for her and people with push chairs and prams.
“I really do think that people don’t care about the disabled” she said at the time. “They park on the footpath because they don’t want to pay for the car park. To save themselves a few bob they are putting my life at risk.”
Three days later Garda Superintendent called to Maria’s home to discuss the issue and promised that “Any cars parked on the footpath that are blocking wheelchairs, prams or pedestrians will be towed.” (See previous story).
Local Sandpit man Eamon Sweeney has also been selected to contest the 2019 local elections for Renua Ireland. The former LMFM presenter is Renua Ireland's spokesperson on agriculture and he will be running in the Drogheda East Rural area.
As a Peace Commissioner, and having lived all his life in the Drogheda rural, area Eamon believes that he has a good understanding of the issues that are important there.
Finishing off the Renua Drogheda team is former Mayor Michael O'Dowd who will be the party’s candidate for Europe.
Wheelchair campaigner Maria McCabe outlines the problems caused for wheelchair users by people parking on footpaths to Superintendent Andrew Watters in 2017. Photo: Andy Spearman.
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Cure For Ebola Virus In Nigeria Found Already?
Last week, there were health fears over the deadly Ebola Virus which has killed high percentage of individuals who contracted the virus in some West African countries. The media reported that Nigeria is at risk of getting the virus from their neighbouring Ebola-hit west African countries like Ghana. As usual, it just became a mere health scare and no clear tangible plans to control it, that I know of.
One of Africa’s most powerful presidents, President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia, had ordered airlines to cancel all flights from Ebola-hit west African countries, as one of his strategic measures to curb the deadly disease from his country. Although, passengers were stranded, but I must say that he atleast has shown concern regarding the health of his Nation.
My question is….What is Nigeria doing as a preventive measure? How many of the Nigerian villagers are aware of how not to contact Ebola disease?
One thing I dislike about Nigeria is this, once certain things hit headlines, it just dies off naturally the next few days, and both the Govt and the citizens just go into relaxation mood until it becomes deadly!!!
Typical example is Boko Haram, they could have been wiped out when they started. International inteligence would have been sought after earlier than now. But hell no! We waited until they got out of hand, we waited until their sponsors imported enough ammunitions…we waited and waited until they started kidnapping young girls and killing bread winners of their respective families. We waited until they started killing women and children.
All that our leaders and Boko Haram sponsors seem to be doing is playing blame games of political opponents! PDP pointing fingers at APC and vice versa, yet Nigerians fold their arms and are happy for these two political parties that have kept the Nation in bondage to carry on? When two elephants fight, who bears the impact?.
I have never voted in Nigeria in my entire life and never will until young vibrant people take over leadership. Because I know my vote won’t count as the elections get rigged.
I vote in the UK were atleast I could see some level of transparency!!! The moment Nigerian people from opposition parties are selected to monitor elections in Nigeria, it will become free and fair. All political parties will select a candidate to represent them at each polling boot. Heavy security prescence and international supervisors will be present to also monitor the activities, and by so doing, we can go forward politically in Nigeria. Me and my Dad’s political motto is simple: Politics without bitterness.
Ehen…back to Ebola virus matter! I found this article about how monkeys with the virus were cured in Canada. Shouldn’t African Presidents put heads together and fund the research to get the cure asap?
Read it below:
Canadian scientists may be on the verge of finding a cure for Ebola after an experimental drug “cocktail” apparently cured monkeys infected with the deadly virus.
In their recent study, all four of the monkeys promptly treated with the antibody-containing cocktail survived infection. The researchers said they could be ready to test the treatment on humans by 2014, according to io9.
Science magazine published the study on June 13 under the title “Successful Treatment of Ebola Virus–Infected Cynomolgus Macaques with Monoclonal Antibodies.” The paper notes that all of the monkeys given the antibodies within 24 hours of exposure were cured, and that two of four monkeys who received the drug within 48 hours of Ebola exposure were cured.
“The antibodies slowed replication until the animals’ own immune systems kicked in and completely cleared the virus,” Gary Kobinger, a medical microbiologist who led the study, told Nature.
The research was conducted at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg, Canada.
“It’s just remarkable that this treatment works. We’re really excited about it,” Dr. Frank Plummer of the Public Health Agency of Canada, said of the study, according to the Winnipeg Free Press.
The CDC has mapped outbreaks of the Ebola virus on the African continent since 1976. That year, the virus killed 280 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1995, 250 people in Congo died from the virus, while an outbreak in Uganda in 2000 killed 224. As recently as 2007, another 187 Congolese died of the Ebola virus disease.
Slate notes that “ninety percent of people infected with Ebola, a hemorrhagic fever, die within 10 days,” a startling statistic that underscores the significance of a potential cure.
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January’s Birthstone: The Glittering Garnet
By Sharon McKee January 8, 2016 August 3, 2018
Garnet Image Courtesy of GIA.edu.
Garnet, January’s birthstone, enjoyed a boost in popularity last year when the Pantone Color Institute named Marsala the 2015 Color of the Year. The wine-red color that garnet is best known for was a major fashion statement throughout the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 runway collections, and the trend shows no signs of letting up.
But January’s birthstone comes in many colors, including orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, blue, black, and pink — with reddish shades being most common. Let’s take a look at some glittering garnet jewelry styles and learn a little more about this popular mineral.
Antique Cabochon Garnet Bracelet. Photo Courtesy of 1stDibs.com
Thousands of Years of Garnet Jewelry
People have been making jewelry out of garnet since the time of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. It derives its name from the Latin word “granatum,” meaning seed, which some say refers to the garnet’s similarity to the seeds of the red pomegranate.
Found on every continent, garnet has been popular in jewelry design throughout the ages, including the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Red garnet reached its peak of popularity during the Victorian period, and today many websites specialize in vintage styles from the time of Queen Victoria’s reign.
Modern-day jewelry designers mix garnet with different color metals and precious and semi-precious stones to create striking pieces at every price point. Click here to see a collection of new garnet jewelry curated by our friends at National Jeweler.
The Subway Garnet. Large Photo Courtesy of NYTimes.com.
(Inset: Subway Garnet Postage Stamp)
The Story of the World’s Biggest Garnet
In 1885, during red garnet’s heyday, the New York City press erupted over the discovery of the “Subway Garnet,” found underground at West 35th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue. Also called the Kunz Garnet, the Subway Garnet is the size of a bowling ball and weighs about 10 pounds with a diameter of roughly 15 inches. The New York Times reported that the Subway Garnet was the “city’s most spectacular mineral specimen,” but at the time it was actually the largest mineral in the world.
When the Department of Public Works acquired the Subway Garnet, they didn’t quite know what to do with it: for many years it served as a doorstop in the department office! Eventually, a savvy dealer recognized the quality of the unique mineral and purchased it on behalf of the New York Mineralogical Club.
The Subway Garnet is in fact a misnomer: it was found during a routine sewer excavation and not during subway construction. Urban legend has it that the New York Mineralogical Club thought “subway” sounded more upscale than “sewer.” While this is debatable, the world’s biggest garnet now resides in the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan.
To learn more about garnets and garnet jewelry, visit www.gia.edu
Happy Birthday to all you OBJ readers who are celebrating in January!
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by Terry Carella | August 21, 2015 · 8:00 am
WMU-Cooley graduation speaker: Others don’t have to fail in order for you to succeed
“Because of Cooley, you are now prepared to join in the battle for justice; to be the voice for the voiceless, to bring hope to the hopeless, and to speak justice for those who suffer injustice … In pursuing success in the profession, remember that success is not a zero sum game. Others don’t have to fail in order for you to succeed.” – Frederick McClure, managing partner at the Tampa Bay office of DLA Piper and president of the George Edgecomb Bar Association.
WMU-Cooley Tampa Bay campus keynote speaker Fredrick McClure, managing partner at the Tampa Bay office of DLA Piper and president of the George Edgecomb Bar Association.
On Saturday, August 15, the Tampa Bay campus of WMU-Cooley Law School held its graduation commencement ceremony at the University of South Florida’s School of Music Concert Hall. The keynote speaker was Fredrick McClure, managing partner at the Tampa Bay office of DLA Piper and president of the George Edgecomb Bar Association. McClure is a member of the board of trustees for Earlham College, the former president of the Tampa Club, and the former chairman of the board for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. His practice areas include litigation, arbitration and class action, and employment disputes.
Every graduate has a story of how they decided to be a lawyer. Some always knew they wanted to be a lawyer, and some discovered a love for the law in a different way.
Fredrick McClure
As Frederick McClure stated in his keynote address, “Some of you have known since birth that you would become a lawyer; some of you decided in elementary school or high school.” McClure decided in college.
“However or whenever it was you arrived at your decision, you now have received a quality legal education and gained the right to seek admission to the bar and membership in this great and noble profession. Because of that education, however, you have also lost some rights. You have forever given up the right to be an ‘ist’.
“As I look out onto this beautiful rainbow of a class, I smile broadly, because I see hope for the future.
“Because this class is such a rainbow, you have given up the right to be sexist, believing that intellect and the capacity for greatness resides only in those of your sex;
Because this class is such a rainbow, you have given up the right to be racist, believing that intellect and the capacity for greatness resides only in those of your race and/or ethnicity;
Because this class is such a rainbow, you have given up the right to be a phobist (yeah, I know, the correct word is “phobe,” but work with me here! ) believing that intellect and the capacity for greatness resides only in those who share your sexual orientation or gender identification.
“None other than Dr. Martin Luther King warned that ‘Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.’
“Because of Cooley, you have forever lost the ability to be sincerely ignorant on these matters;
“So, if you adopt and/or hold on to such foolish ideas, you are, I am afraid, conscientiously stupid. Just remember, you are Cooley, and you are better than that!”
Matt Marin receives his doctoral hood for his LL.M. degree in IP law by Dean Jeff Martlew and Professor Kathy Gustafson during the graduation ceremony on Aug. 15, 2015.
WMU-Cooley LL.M. graduate Matthew Marin also found his passion for the law later in life.
When he was growing up, and even though his dad was a lawyer and his sister always dreamed of becoming a lawyer, Matt Marin felt he wanted to do something different than pursue a job in the profession of law. In fact, he obtained a science degree in biology, from Lawrence University, with the intention of going to medical school. However, he wasn’t sure medicine was the right fit for him.
“My sister, Marybeth, knew that I was having second thoughts about attending medical school, so she encouraged me to take the LSAT,” remembered Matt. “Next thing you know, I was starting law school at WMU-Cooley, and my sister started three months later at WMU-Cooley too!”
Matt loved the challenge of law school and realized that he truly enjoyed learning the law and being a part of academia; in fact, he decided after graduating from law school to accept a position at WMU-Cooley’s Tampa Bay campus. A year later, Matt decided that he wanted an advanced degree in law – an LL.M. in Intellectual Property – which could dovetail into his science background. He applied and was admitted into the Intellectual Property LL.M. program at WMU-Cooley’s Auburn Hills, Michigan campus. What made this nearly perfect for him was that he could pursue his teaching career in WMU-Cooley’s Academic Resource Center while wrapping up his WMU-Cooley LL.M. classes online.
With his WMU-Cooley LL.M. degree in one hand and his WMU-Cooley Juris Doctor degree in the other, he is thrilled to continue teaching law students what it takes to succeed in the classroom and how to pass the bar exam. When asked if he ever thought of joining the family business in Marquette, Michigan, which his sister has since taken it over, he takes a stand:
“I have thought about going back to Marquette to work in private practice with Marybeth, but then I think about those 200 plus inches of snow that Marquette gets in the winter. Coupled with the students, my fantastic colleagues at the Tampa Bay campus, and of course the tropical weather, it makes the decision to stay here pretty easy.”
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Wylde Green Primary School, John Willmott School
Emma Willis is an English television presenter and former model. Willis is married to her boyfriend Matt Willis after dating for three years.
Willis and her husband Matt Willis has three children from their marital relationship. Willis is better known for her work with Channel 5, BBC, ITV, and Heart FM. She currently presents The BRITs Are Coming and The Voice Kids.
Emma Willis Early life and Education
Emma Willis was born on 18th March 1976, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Her parents are father Cathy Griffiths and mother Steve Griffiths. Willis belongs to an English nationality.
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Willis attended Wylde Green Primary School. Later she attended John Willmott School in Sutton Coldfield.
Emma Willis Career
At the age of 17, Emma Willis began her modeling career. She worked for popular magazines, retailers, and companies such as Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue etc. Willis began her television career in 2002 working as a presenter for MTV. Later Willis worked as a guest presenter for Channel 4.
Furthermore, Willis was a co-presenter of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW! at ITV2. Moreover, Willis further presented The Real Hustle at BBC Three. Willis currently hosts The BRITs Are Coming and The Voice Kids. Moreover, she is also the co-presenter of Sunday Mornings at Heart Network since 2012.
Emma Willis Married Life and Children
Emma Willis married her boyfriend Matt Willis on 5th July 2008, at Rushton Hall, Northamptonshire. Willis and her husband Matt dated for three years before getting married. Her partner Matt is an English singer and is the member of the band Busted.
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Their wedding was featured in the Ok Magazine. The couple has three children from their marital relationship. They welcomed their first child, a daughter Isabelle Willis in June 2009. Similarly, Willis gave birth to their second child, a son Ace Willis in November 2011.
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Likewise, in May 2016, the husband and wife welcomed their third child, a daughter Trixie Willis. Willis and her husband Mattis living happily with their kids since their wedding. Yet there are no any rumors regarding their divorce and other affairs.
Other than this, Willis previously dated Alex Zane in 2004. Moreover, she was also rumored to be in a relationship with Charlie Simpson back in 2006.
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Aged 42, the renowned personality, Emma Willis stands the perfect height of 1.7 m which is 5 feet 7 inches tall. Likewise, Willis has further maintained a perfect body figure.
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Emma Willis earns a good sum of money from her television career. Moreover, she has also added money from her previous modeling career. So far, Willis has presented popular numbers of programs in popular channels such as BBC, ITV etc.
Moreover, Willis has further presented programs in radio. Starting her modeling career at the age of 17, Willis did modeling for several magazines. Well, she has accumulated a decent amount of money so far, but yet, Willis hasn't revealed her exact net worth.
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English sentences with i think in context,
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I think everything's been debunked at this point.
I think your son will feel the same way about the money.
think (verb)
To ponder, to go over in one's head.
To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
To be of the opinion (that).
To guess; to reckon.
To consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
To plan; to be considering; to be of a mind (to do something).
To presume; to venture.
think (noun)
An act of thinking; consideration (of something).
To seem, to appear.
The last thing most people do before acting. An activity that's frowned upon and made taboo by every society, culture, religion, government, cult, fad, or any other large group of people.
A phrase that instantly deflates the intensity of one's argument. Commonly used to sound more polite when making a suggestion, or more humble when making an observation. It can also add a subtle flair to an insult.
A cherry of some variety I think.
I think pretty much everything he needed was available in right-click menus.
Now why didn't I think of that (then again driving on acid is just about the craziest thing I can think of)
I think she would look great with a chin length or a little longer one length Bob!
I think home invaders are lower than child molesters
sometimes I think the refs make up rules just to fuck with GT.
I think if you didn't preheat on P2, the roasts would bake.
I think the multiplayer is great!
I read that it was called the Covenant Remanent, but i think it's just a term used for them because they still have the same beliefs and ideals of the "old" Covenant.
Nope, he's had it for like 3 months now and I think only one small thing went wrong with it, I don't remember what it was but it was like a $10 fix.
Lee doesn't get as much credit as I think he deserves.
Not too bad for that many games, I think, but could be better.
Given the small size, and obvious skill gaps in our playerbase, I think we should model tournaments like this.
I think I can speak for alot of people when I say I'd rather just have fun.
I think the problem has to do with the traffic updates.
So far I think I may use the 4.6 for dialy use as it doesn't break 40c with prime95
This is not fall out just from that pick, but I think the power struggle that's been happening behind the scenes for a while.
I think a real class of WW2.
It was also the design of the place I think, noise carried easily.
I think it's always been the bottom left panel for me throughout the ages.
I think it's funny people spend so much time trying to fix virus infested workstations.
i know everyone on this sub knows how good Jus are, but in the wider comp community i dont think they get the recognition they should, and i honestly think they could win the event if they play their best.
I think back then it was called the Guide jacket.
I think that would work better as the LA team or Mexico City's name.
I think it's better to just go with the old standard 21-9-0 and AD/Armor/AP/AP.
why did I think it was pronounced "Hunter Cross Hunter"?
I think this is the best one since the tespa card back.
For me, I'm still not sure how I think he was portrayed.
I think ill steer clear of games that never end.
Slag glass, I think.
I think that'd at least be more respectful than just having someone else play Richard Gilmore.
I think it's pretty self explanatory?
I gladly take what I have read and apply it in ways I think I could benefit, which is why it can be sometimes humbling for me.
It's okay if you don't have as a foundation and like to waste time reading basic stuff I think.
Not exactly about screenwriting but pretty good book, used by USC I think, COO of a company I interned at recommended it.
Angus Finney writes a lot about UK film industry, used to run a production company (Renaissance Films) there as well, and now lectures at the LFS and manages the Production Finance Market in london I think.
The lawsuit is still pending I think
I think most people, myself included, can't necessarily point to a first project as most of those first projects are like the one the op posted.
I think that line is telling.
I think Blair Witch is a masterpiece and still holds up damn well when I watched it about a year ago.
I think you nailed it!
I think its definitely worth buying GC if you really love the game.
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Chelsea Axe
Fitness Expert & Trainer, DC, CSCS
Dr. Chelsea Axe is an expert in the field of natural health, fitness, functional movement and nutrition. She is passionate about helping people increase their performance in all areas of life. She is a chiropractic physician, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and a registered yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance. Co-Founder of the BurstFIT interval training program, this program combines functional bodyweight exercises, tabata, weight lifting and HIIT cardio for maximum fitness results. She is a trained expert in Olympic weight lifting technique and using proper form to both reduce the risk of injury and rehabilitate facilitated areas. Dr. Chelsea has trained triathletes, NFL players, families and young athletes. She also specializes in sports nutrition, weight loss and holistic beauty practices. Dr. Chelsea and her husband, Dr. Josh Axe, live in Nashville, TN.
Joe Boland
Joe is content manager and nutrition editor at Ancient Nutrition, creating and editing content on DrAxe.com. With 15 years in journalism, Joe has covered everything from news to sports, health, nutrition, fitness, nonprofit fundraising and medical journals, as well as editing magazine and book projects. Joe graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
Ethan Boldt
VP, Content
Ethan directs the content team and is charged with making sure that we become a go-to web destination for anyone seeking out natural health advice. Since starting in February 2015, DrAxe.com has grown from 800,000 to 17 million monthly users. He also oversees the creation of retail content, books and ebooks, health program development and more. Ethan graduated from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Ethan lives with his wife and two children in Philadelphia.
Katie Brind’Amour
Contributing Writer, PhD, MS
Katie is a Certified Health Education Specialist and freelance writer with a passion for health and wellness. From natural health articles to complex clinical trial medical writing, she works to help educate and engage people in their healthcare decision-making. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading historical fiction, cooking, gardening and hanging out with her husband and two boys in south-central Pennsylvania.
Mike Carlson
Contributing Writer, NSCA-CPT, CF-L1
Mike Carlson is a freelance health and fitness reporter plus a former competitive swimmer and Ironman triathlon finisher. He is certified as a trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and received his CrossFit Level One and CrossFit Kids certification. A former full-time editor for Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Fitness, Oxygen, and the UFC, he also crafted medical features for the American Optometric Association, Stanford Health Care and USA Today. Current obsessions include the Los Angeles Dodgers, coaching soccer and kombucha. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, two children and a bulldog named Frankie.
Rebekah Edwards
Rebekah Edwards is a writer and editor located in Nashville, TN. After graduating from Trevecca Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, she developed a love for unraveling complexities behind common health topics through extensive research. She also enjoys implementing regulatory compliance guidelines and determining how to make education for readers as accessible and unbiased as possible.
Julie Goolsby
Julie Goolsby has over 10 years of experience in both natural health and medical publishing. She enjoys covering topics such as health conditions, natural remedies and DIY recipes. Her background also includes a bachelor’s degree in art and an MA in women’s studies.
Rachel Keck
Contributing Writer, MS
Rachel graduated from Moravian College in 2006 with a degree in biology. She then attended graduate school at Drexel University College of Medicine, earning a MS in Neuroscience in 2008. Rachel focused her research on Parkinson’s Disease and spinal cord injuries and has also worked as a neurophysiologist. She is currently at home with three children, working as a freelance writer.
Jillian Levy
Senior Writer
Jill has been with the Dr.Axe team for nearly four years. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Fairfield University, followed by a certification as a Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Jillian is also a Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor and has been trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction through the University of Massachusetts. Jillian takes a “non-diet” approach to health and really enjoys teaching others about mindful eating, intuitive eating and the benefits of eating real foods.
Rachael Link
Senior Writer, MS, RD
Rachael is a registered dietitian based in New York City. She completed her undergraduate degree in Dietetics at the University of Central Missouri and later received her Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Rachael is passionate about plant-based nutrition and enjoys providing easy-to-understand information to readers looking to improve their health both on DrAxe.com and on her website, Nutrimental.
Alex Loria
Director of Public Relations
Alex is a seasoned public relations expert, particularly in the health, wellness and lifestyle verticals. Alex enjoys incredible relationships with journalists and producers, allowing her to secure strong placements both for Dr. Axe and the Ancient Nutrition brand. She works closely with Dr. Axe to spread his natural health knowledge to top-tier consumer publications and broadcast shows. Alex also handles all media inquiries, partnership requests and speaking proposals. Alex graduated from UC Santa Barbara, with a BA in Psychology. She lives in sunny Los Angeles, CA with her fiancé Bryan and dog Baxter.
With a passion for environmental sustainability and natural health and wellness, Alyssa Lowery joined the Ancient Nutrition content team after receiving her bachelor’s degree. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned her degree in linguistics and Spanish. As Assistant Editor, she manages DrAxe.com recipes, covers social media SEO and more.
Kathleen McCoy
Kathleen left the corporate world of marketing and public relations over a decade ago to become a freelance writer and found her niche in the health and wellness arena. Being raised with wanderlust, she’s travelled the world paying particular attention to local natural health practices and how people’s diets and routines around the world differ from the Western world. When Kathleen’s not researching or writing, she may be found fixing a meal for family and friends, playing with her dog, reading or adventuring with her camera in hand.
Jean Nick
Jean Nick is a lifelong organic gardener, sustainable farmer, scientist, author and environmentalist. She has been writing about organic gardening and healthy lifestyles for the better part of three decades from her organic farm in rural Bucks County, PA. She has a master’s degree from Rutgers University in plant genetics.
Kyra Oliver
Kyra believes strongly in helping others, which is why she is an author of the recently release book, 8 Ways of Being: How to Motivate Yourself to Live Happy and Free Every Day. Kyra is a wellness educator and motivational speaker, a certified fitness instructor, founder of the non-profit, The Hayes Foundation and a marketing and branding expert. Kyra uses her work in her daily life as she trains for triathlons, marathons and ultra distance trail races. With her website called y.o.u. (your own utopia), Kyra shares ways for people to take care of themselves through recipes, workouts, DIY ideas, good reads and, of course, living life with a positive mindset filled with love and kindness.
Annie Price
Annie is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where she studied over 100 dietary theories with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts. Annie has been writing about holistic health and beauty since 2008. Annie graduated summa cum laude from University at Albany with a major in sociology and minor in psychology. Through her writing and coaching, she loves to help people find ways to incorporate healthier, more natural choices into their daily routines to improve their health, both inside and out.
Christine Ruggeri
Christine is a writer and nutrition counselor based in Northport, New York. She has a degree in Education with a concentration in English from Iona College, and received her health coach certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Christine worked as a language arts and writing teacher for 10 years before joining the content team at Dr. Axe/Ancient Nutrition. She’s also a mother of two and certified doula, which adds to her passion for educating people in topics related to pregnancy and children’s health.
Lora Sickora
Books and Programs Editor
Lora Sickora is the Books and Programs Editor at Ancient Nutrition, where she has edited numerous works ranging from Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine to Multi Collagen Makeover to The Essential Oils Institute. Prior to joining Ancient Nutrition in July 2016, Lora worked as a book editor in trade, direct-to-consumer and medical publishing, specializing in general health, diet, self-help and fitness titles. Lora graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and is passionate about all things natural health. A Georgia native, Lora lives in the Atlanta metro area with her husband and daughter.
Leah Zerbe
Senior Editor, MS, NASM-CPT, NASM-CES
Leah works with our team to bring some of the most compelling, well-researched natural health news and email content to our large and rapidly growing audience. With an B.A. in journalism from Temple University and a M.S. in exercise science from California University of Pennsylvania, Leah also covers functional fitness topics. She’s also a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Leah resides on her family’s organic farm in Pennsylvania.
Bailey DuMont
Social Media and Influencer Marketing Manager
Bailey is based in Nashville, TN. She completed her undergraduate degree in Public Relations and Psychology at the University of Tennessee. She is passionate about holistic health and enjoys sharing easy tips to incorporate natural foods and supplements into a busy lifestyle.
Kate Johnson
VP, Brand Marketing
Kate leads brand marketing and partnerships at Ancient Nutrition, based in Nashville. She received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and earned her JD and MBA from Northwestern University. She enjoys boxing, yoga and an overwhelming amount of gluten-free baked goods.
Carlisle Russell
Carlisle manages the Social Media Strategy for Ancient Nutrition in their Franklin, TN office. She received her undergraduate degree in journalism and cinema at the University of Tennessee. She loves spending her free time exploring Tennessee with her dogs, Hazel and Davy.
Thomas Lokensgard, DDS, NMD, ABAAHP
In the early 1990s, Dr. Lokensgard began to see there was something missing in traditional medicine and dentistry; he began focusing on nutritional, probiotic, glyconutrient, enzyme and endocrine therapies. In 2004, he graduated with highest honors and a degree in naturopathic medicine (NMD), which gave him the foundation for a nutritionally-based dentistry practice.
Ron Torrance, DO
Dr. Torrance is a sports medicine-trained physician at Regenexx Tampa Bay and partner at CrossFit Love out of Philadelphia and partner/CMO at Love Health, which specializes in personalized medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr.Torrance is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine.
Jack Wolfson, DO, FACC
Dr. Jack Wolfson is a board certified cardiologist who uses nutrition, lifestyle and supplements to prevent and treat disease. After ten years performing angiograms, pacemakers and other cardiac procedures, Dr. Wolfson started TheDrsWolfson.com in 2012 to offer patients the ultimate in holistic heart care.
Marc Grossman, OD, LAC
Since 1980, Dr. Marc Grossman has helped many people maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. He is best described as a holistic eye doctor, dedicated to helping people with such conditions ranging from myopia and dry eyes to potentially vision-threatening diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma.
Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc
Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc has been a recognized expert in the field of integrative medicine since the early 1980s, with a specific focus on cancer, immune health, detoxification and mind-body medicine. He is a respected formulator, clinician, researcher, author and educator. As part of his commitment to the advancement of integrative medicine, Dr. Eliaz partners with leading research institutes and has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed papers on innovative therapies for immune enhancement, heavy metal toxicity and cancer prevention and treatment.
Rachel Knox, MD, MBA
Family, Integrative & Functional Medicine, Endocannabinology & Cannabinoid Medicine
Dr. Rachel Knox is a certified cannabinoid medicine specialist with the AACM, building upon a background in family, functional and integrative medicine. Along with her family, Dr. Rachel founded the American Cannabinoid Clinics, which aims to deliver precision cannabinoid medicine to patients, and is co-founder and CEO of ADVENT Academy, which develops comprehensive training for healthcare professionals in ECS, endocannabinology and cannabinology.
Janice M Vaughn-Knox, MD, MBA
Anesthesiology, Endocannabinology & Cannabinoid Medicine
Dr. Janice M Vaughn-Knox is a board certified anesthesiologist with seven years of clinical experience in cannabinoid medicine, certified with the AACM. Along with her family, Dr. Janice founded the American Cannabinoid Clinics, which aims to deliver precision Cannabinoid Medicine to patients, as well as ADVENT Academy, which develops comprehensive training for healthcare professionals in the ECS, endocannabinology and cannabinology.
Joel Kahn, MD
Joel Kahn, MD, of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist and a clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Kahn has double board certification in internal medicine and cardiovascular medicine.
Tracy Gapin, MD
Dr. Tracy Gapin is a urologist and epigenetics expert in Sarasota, Florida, specializing in precision-based lifestyle medicine to help men optimize their potential. Dr. Gapin is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Ethan Kellum, MD
Dr. Kellum completed a surgical fellowship in sports medicine, shoulder and advance arthroscopy at the renowned New England Baptist Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kellum is a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
Heather Moday, MD
Immunology & Infectious Disease
Dr. Moday founded the Moday Center for Functional and Integrative Medicine in Philadelphia and is triple board certified in allergy and immunology, internal medicine and integrative medicine as well as certified in functional medicine. Dr. Moday is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Michelle Levitt, MD
Dr. Michelle Levitt is on a mission to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and wellness. As a double board-certified physician, she seeks to fulfill her vision of starting a movement to combat childhood obesity and chronic illness through virtual programs. Dr. Michelle is uniquely qualified as a physician and fitness professional. She is a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor and CrossFit Level 1/CrossFit Kids Coach.
Leigh Erin Connealy, MD
Integrative & Functional Medicine
Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is a prominent leader in the integrative/functional medicine field (taking the best of all sciences, including homeopathic and conventional treatments). She is the medical director of The Cancer Center For Healing and Center For New Medicine. The combined clinics have become the largest integrative medical clinic in North America with 47,000 patients, and visited by patients from all over the world.
Todd Pesek, MD
Todd J. Pesek, M.D. is a holistic physician, medical advisor, published scholar, professor and author who specializes in disease prevention and reversal toward longevity and vital living. His work illustrates how we all can achieve wellness through hydration, superfood nutrition, alkalinization and detoxification, and that an immersion into nature, healing plants and the traditional practices of the world allow for true health.
Catherine Uram, MD
Catherine Uram, MD provides compassionate, highly individualized care from her practice in Los Angeles, California to patients around the globe. She cares for the whole person — body, mind and spirit — with the best of alternative and conventional medicine. She specializes in healing anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue and insomnia and helps people get off of antidepressant, anti-anxiety, sleep and other medications to feel better naturally.
Sarvenaz Zand, MD
Dr. Sarv Zand is Marin’s premier dermatologist, specializing in skin cancer, holistic dermatology and cosmetic enhancements with a natural aesthetic. She has been serving the Bay Area for the past 10 years.
Dr. Zand is a leading expert on integrative and holistic dermatology. In addition to traditional western treatments, she can offer you scientifically proven botanical remedies, effective essential oils and wisdom from Ayurvedic medicine.
Nancy Lonsdorf, MD
Named “one of the nation’s most prominent Ayurvedic doctors” by the Chicago Tribune, Dr. Lonsdorf is the best-selling author of The Healthy Brain Solution for Women Over 40 and an award-winning integrative physician specializing in Ayurveda and the prevention and reversal of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline.
David Knox, MD
Emergency Medicine, Endocannabinology & Cannabinoid Medicine
Dr. David Knox is a board certified emergency medicine physician with five years of clinical experience in cannabinoid medicine. Along with his family, Dr. David founded the American Cannabinoid Clinics, which aims to deliver precision cannabinoid medicine to patients, as well as ADVENT Academy, which develops comprehensive training for healthcare professionals in the ECS, endocannabinology and cannabinology.
Jessica Knox, MD, MBA, MPH
Preventive Medicine, Endocannabinology & Cannabinoid Medicine
Dr. Jessica Knox is a board certified preventive medicine physician with four years of clinical experience in cannabinoid medicine. Dr. Jessica is co-founder and CEO of the American Cannabinoid Clinics, which aims to deliver precision Cannabinoid Medicine to patients, and co-founder of ADVENT Academy, which develops comprehensive training for healthcare professionals in the ECS, endocannabinology and cannabinology.
Marcelle Pick, MSN, OB-GYN NP, Pediatric NP
Marcelle Pick, NP, is passionate about transforming the way women experience healthcare through an integrative approach. She co-founded the world renowned Women to Women Clinic in 1983 with the vision to not only treat illness, but also help support her patients in proactively making healthier choices to prevent disease. She has successfully treated thousands of individuals through her unique approach to wellness.
Tom Aarts
Co-Founder, Nutrition Business Journal and NBJ Summit
Founder and CEO, Orgain
Suleman Ali
Founder, Ali Capital;
Board Member, Native Co.
Moiz Ali
Founder and CEO, Native Co.
Rakesh Amin
Partner, Amin Talati Upadhye
Meghan Asha
CEO, FounderMade
Brad Barnhorn
Leading Board Member in the Food/Beverage Space, KRAVE, KeVita, Chameleon Cold-Brew, Simple Mills, Health Warrior, Fishpeople, among others
Keith Belling
Co-Founder, Chairman and Former CEO, Pop Chips
Lonna Borden
Former CFO, Justin’s and IZZE Beverage Company
Vice President of Business Development, Infinity Worlds, Inc.
Chad Bugos
Founder and President, Infinity Worlds, Inc.
Tara Burkley
Strategic Business Development Director, New Hope
Dave Burwick
Former CEO, Peets Coffee & Tea
CEO, The Boston Beer Company
Casey Carl
Former Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Target
Filipp Chebotarev
COO/Partner, Cambridge Companies SPG
Polina Chebotareva
Managing Partner, Cambridge Companies SPG
Giancarlo Chersich
CEO, Lucky Jack Cold Brew Coffee
Joel Clark
CEO, Kodiak Cakes
Bob Daub
Senior Vice President, The Moscoe Group
Joe DiSalvo
Managing Partner, The DiSalvo Group PLLC
Andrew East
NFL Athlete
Shawn Johnson East
Shawn Edwards
Managing Director, Mindsight
David Eisenman
Co-Founder and CEO, Madwell
Joe Ennen
CEO, Columbus Foods
Karen Farrell
Natural Director of Brand Management-NBC, Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence
Chris Fenster
Founder and CEO, Propeller Industries
Bob Ferraro
Co-Founder, Lantana Foods
Michelle Finizio
Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Partnerships, FounderMade
Kelly Flatley
Founder, Bear Naked Granola
John Foraker
Former CEO, Annie’s Homegrown;
Co-Founder and CEO, Once Upon a Farm
Adam Francis
CEO, Sun Bum
Ari Friedland
Angel Investor;
Former Head of Business Development, Uber;
Former Head of Strategic Partnerships, Dropbox
Founder, Amplify Snack Brands/SkinnyPop Popcorn
Nilam Ganenthiran
Chief Business Officer, Instacart
Matt Gase
CEO, Lantana Foods;
Former CEO, Stubb’s Legendary Bar-B-Q Sauce
Sabina Gault
CEO, Konnect Agency
Anubhav Goel
Executive Vice President of Client Growth Solutions, SPINS
Justin Gold
Founder, Justin’s
Joey Gonzalez
CEO, Barry’s Bootcamp
Leah Gootkind
National Brand Manager, Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence
Ben Greenfield
CEO, Kion;
Human Performance and Nutrition Consultant
Ryan Gutzmer
Partner and CEO, The Creative Partners Group
Taylor Hamilton
Owner, Tunies
Hass Hassan
Founder and CEO, Alfalfa’s Markets;
Founder and Chairman, Fresh and Wild Markets;
Former President, Wild Oats;
Former Board Member, Whole Foods Market
Lewis Hershkowitz
President and CEO, Big Geyser, Inc.
Gary Hirshberg
Co-Founder and Chairman, Stonyfield Farm
William Hood
Founder and Managing Director, William Hood & Company
Jim Hornthal
Parallel Entrepreneur;
Former Board Member, KIND Snacks
Brian Howard
Partner, The DiSalvo Group PLLC
William Madden III
Co-Founder, Whole Brain Consulting
Bryan Jaffe
Managing Director and Head of Consumer Investment Banking, Cascadia Capital
Dr. Isaac Jones
Co-Founder, Elevays.com
Bill Keith
Founder and CEO, Perfect Bar
Michael Kirban
Co-Founder and CEO, Vita Coco
Dan Klock
CEO, Bridgetown Natural Foods
Greg Koch
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Stone Brewing
Ruth Kreiger
Managing Director and Co-Founder, Black Bamboo
Janica Lane
Managing Director, Piper Jaffray & Co.
Chris Lansing
CEO, Nature’s Bakery;
Former General Manager of Premium Nutrition & Venturing, PepsiCo
Managing Director, CircleUp Growth Partners
Co-Founder and Former CEO, The Honest Company
Carl Lee
Former President and CEO, Snyder’s Lance, Inc.;
Managing Partner and CEO, Arbel Growth Partners
Mark Leets
CFO, LBI Entertainment
Ido Leffler
Co-Founder, Yoobi, Yes To and Brandless.com
Michelle Lobo
Vice President of Nutrition Body Care, Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence
Meena Mansharamani
CEO, Maya Kaimal Fine Indian Foods;
Former Managing Director, North America GoGo SqueeZ
Monica McGurk
Former Chief Growth Officer, Tyson
CEO, Bobo’s
Erica Jones MHS
Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert;
Founder, Empowered Media
Tracy Miedema
Vice President of Innovation and Brand Development, Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence
Jane Miller
Former CEO, Rudi’s Organic Bakery
Spencer Millerberg
Managing Partner, One Click Retail
Principal, Interact Boulder
Shaun Neff
Founder, NEFF;
Partner, Beach House Group;
Investor and Board Member, Sun Bum
Pam Netzky
Co-Founder, Amplify Snack Brands/SkinnyPop Popcorn
Brad Oberwager
Founder and CEO, Jyve;
Chairman and Founder, Sundia;
Former CEO and Owner, Bare Snacks
Michael Olguin
President and CEO, Havas Formula
Tony Olson
Owner and CEO, SPINS
Gil Oren
Santosh Padki
CEO, Bare Snacks
Christine Perich
President, Perich Advisors;
Former CEO, WTRMLN WTR and New Belgium Brewing Company
John B. Phillips
Managing Director, Sankaty Associates
Justin Prochnow
Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Mark Rampolla
Founder, ZICO;
CEO, Beanfields
Courtney Reum
Co-Founder, M13;
Co-Founder and Former CEO, VEEV Spirits
Carter Reum
Tyler Ricks
President, Noah’s New York Bagels;
Former CMO and VP of Sales, Plum Organics
Tom Rinks
Founder/President, Sun Bum
Bob Rubin
President and CEO, Solid Gold Pet;
Former Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Nature’s Variety
Alison Ryu
Kenneth Sadowsky
Beverage Industry Expert with Advisory and Directorial positions at
Glaceau Vitaminwater, Vita Coco, Hint Water, Bai Brands and more
Katy Saeger
CEO, Harmonica
Kristina Schnieder
Key Account Executive, Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence
Jon Sebastiani
Founder and CEO, Sonoma Brands;
Founder of KRAVE, SMASHMALLOW and ZÜPA NOMA
Scott Semel
Founder and Former CEO, BarkTHINS
Joe Serventi
General Manager, Hippeas;
Former EVP of Corporate Development, BarkTHINS and Pirate Brands
Greg Shearson
CEO, Merrick Pet
Craig Shiesley
President at Amplify Snack Brands;
Former President at Vega;
Former President of North American Plant Based Beverages and Foods Division at WhiteWave Foods
Mo Siegel
Founder and Former Chairman, President and CEO, Celestial Seasonings;
Former Board Member, Whole Foods Market, Annie’s, Breathe Right, NorthWest Nutritionals (Lil Critters) and others;
Current Board Member, Chocolove, Wholesome Sweeteners, Colorado Impact Fund, Himalayan Cataract Project and more
Founder and CEO, Launchpad
Steven Spinner
Chairman and CEO, UNFI
John Van Spyk
Partner, AssessIT
Jill Staib
Director, William Hood & Company;
Former VP of Strategic Initiatives, The Nature’s Bounty Co.
Sheila Stanziale
Former CEO, Mighty Leaf Tea;
Former President, US Infant/Toddler Feeding, The Hain-Celestial Group;
Former President and General Manager, Diageo-Guinness USA
Dr. Dan Sullivan
Founder, Chiropractic Advocate;
Co-Founder, Full Potential Family
Jeff Sunberg
Founder, The Creative Partners Group
Brian Swette
President, Sweet Earth Enlightened Foods
Kelly Swette
Co-Founder and CEO, Sweet Earth Enlightened Foods
Founder, Kernel Season’s
Ben Telling
Managing Partner, AssessIT
Koel Thomae
Co-Founder, Noosa Yoghurt
Terry Tierney
CEO, Daiya
Jesse Tomalty
John Tucker
CEO, Farmhouse Culture;
Former CEO, Dave’s Killer Bread and So Delicious
TJ Varecka
Emerging Brand Advisor and Director, KMG Group
Adel Villalobos
President, Owner and CEO, Lief Labs
William Wadman
Senior Partner, Synergetics Worldwide
Brandon Warren
Senior Vice President, Infinity Worlds, Inc
Ivan Wasserman
Bill Weiland
Founder, President and CEO, Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence
Liana Werner-Gray
Best-Selling Author of The Earth Diet published by Hay House
Jack Whigham
Co-Head of Movie Picture Talent Group, Creative Artists Agency
Rick Yorn
Founder and CEO, LBI Entertainment
John Zabrodsky
Managing Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Inc.
Dr. Chris Zaino
Founder, Abundant Life Chiropractic, Chiro Thought Leaders and IAmHero Project
Eric Zeitoun
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Ardern puts pressure on tech leaders at Paris
5:54 am on 16 May 2019
Jo Moir, Political Reporter, in Paris
@jo_moir jo.moir@rnz.co.nz
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has addressed tech company leaders at the Christchurch Call in Paris asking them to act on the way their platforms "funnel people" toward extremist content online.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey at the Christchurch Call summit. Photo: Supplied
In her speech at the opening of the summit Ms Ardern asked tech leaders to be transparent and prioritise terrorist and extremist content when it's flagged and take action immediately.
Tech leaders and heads of government have descended on Paris to sign up to the Christchurch Call - an agreement to try and eliminate harmful content online.
Ms Ardern says while some work is already underway, she asked that governments be reported to regularly on the progress being made in a "verifiable and measurable way''.
She said she stood before leaders with the 51 lives lost in New Zealand heavy on her mind and that the hearts of Aotearoa still ache.
While it's been two months since the Christchurch attack, she was still told of women who were "too frightened to leave their homes''.
President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron welcomes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Elysee Palace. Photo: AFP
She said the sheer scale of the reach of the footage of the attacks was "staggering".
"The original footage was viewed 4000 times before being removed by Facebook. But within the first 24 hours it spread and proliferated, 1.5 million copies of the video were taken down from Facebook. There was one upload per second to YouTube in the first 24 hours alone."
She said it was "unquestionable" that the spread of the footage caused harm.
"Thousands of New Zealanders called our nationwide mental health support line saying the video was causing them distress.
"The video persists, despite efforts taken to date to remove it. Those wanting to perpetuate grief or hate keep finding ways to cut and share the video and outwit the efforts of the companies in this room to stop its spread.
"The ongoing availability of the video continues to magnify the despicable terrorist act and the fear it causes."
Read the Christchurch Call agreement here:
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Eurovision 2019InterviewsNewsSweden
Ann-Louise Hanson: “We were convinced Abba would win”.
By Matthew Grocott Last updated Feb 22, 2019
Ahead of Semi final 4 of this weekends Melodifestivalen we spoke to Ann-Louise Hanson who’s going to be competing with a song that was partly composed by her daughter called “Kärleken finns kvar” which translates as ‘Love remains”.
Many of Ann-Louise solo recordings from the 1960s feature Bruno Glenmarks Orkester who’s also been involved in Melodifestivalen entries nine times, and, following their marriage, Ann-Louise and Bruno Glenmark formed the group Glenmarks with Bruno’s niece Karin and nephew Anders. The group took part in the Melodifestivalen in 1974 which was famously won by Abba. Glenmarks also had their own Recording studio Glenstudio which was also used by Abba to record Abba’s songs.
Ann-Louise holds the honour of entering the Melodifestivalen thirteen times. Of those entries, the songs “Bara en enda gång” (a duet with John Ballard) and “Kärleken lever” are amongst her best remembered. Ann-Louise also attempted to represent Germany at the Eurovision in 1962. Having moved to France with Bruno in the late 1980s, Ann-Louise now lives in Sweden. Ann was also best friends with the late Lill- Babs who sadly passed away last year (2018).
Hi Ann-Louise. Congratulations on being chosen for the Melodifestivalen again! What made you want to return to the competition?
Partly because my daughter, Josefin, is one of the composers of the song I am going to sing. Special for me! Also I have had to say no to the competition some years earlier , so now, as I liked the song very much, it was time for a YES.
When did you turn down Melodifestivalen?
It was not a specific song. I was asked if I would like to take part in Melo then, but I did not want to at the time. This year my daughter Josefin is one of the composers and that is a different story for me.
You competed in the 1974 Melodifestivalen which was won by Abba. What was it like being in the same Melodifestivalen as them?
I spoke to them as old friends. Anifrid liked our song very much but we were convinced that they would win. At the time, 1974, ABBA recorded a lot in our recording-studio -Glenstudio.
What are your plans for Melodifestivalen?
My plan this year is to try and sing as good as I possibly can and let the song live its own life. My daughter plus two very good singing background vocalists will take part in the song.
What is your song about?
The lyrics are about memories of friends and relatives that have passed away recently or earlier and especially my best friend and colleague-the well known Swedish singer Lill Babs, who passed away in April. She is always present in my mind.
How does singing solo compare to being in a band?
It is easier to control your vocal-part if you are alone of course. It’s easier to sing in-tune.
What style are you going for in your song?
The style of my song is Modern Country pop.
How are you going to stage your song?
It will look like an old-fashioned dressing-room situated behind the stage.
What language will you be singing in?
I will be singing in swedish as SVT asked me to.
Has anyone helped you?
My daughter Josefin has done alot for me. She is the composer and lyricist together with Ollie Olson and David Lindgren Zackarias. (David Lindgren Zackarias has written for Sanna Nielsen and Magnus Carlsson)
Are you doing any other projects at the moment?
I have some concerts on contracts (in Berwaldhallen in Stockholm and on tour in Sweden).
What’s been your favourite Swedish song at the Eurovision?
The favorite song for me is: “I Annorlunda Land” which the band I was in Glenmarks sund in 1974
What’s been your favourite Melodifestivalen that you’ve appeared in so far?
1974. The year ABBA won and we (The vocal-group Glenmarks) performed “I annorlunda land”. (You can see this below)
You can here a snippet of Ann-Louise’s song for this year by going to the link below:
https://www.svtplay.se/video/21193091/melodifestivalen-2019-smyglyssna-pa-latarna/melodifestivalen-2019-smyglyssna-pa-latarna-ann-louise-hanson-karleken-finns-kvar?start=auto&accessService=none
Ann-Louise Thanks for talking to us and the best of luck for Melodifestivalen!
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1996 was the first time I watched Eurovision and I remembering hearing the UK song on the radio.
The 1st contest I went to was in 2016 and I loved it. I had a great time and felt like the city really embraced the contest.
My favourite winning song was in 1998. It was the first time someone from the LGBT community won and it was sung where I live - in Birmingham.
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Judith February: This is a democracy after all
Mandela dies
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Judith February
Judith February | 2044 days ago
These have been strange days for our country since we heard of Madiba's passing last week.
Collectively, it is the moment of our greatest sorrow. For a while after the announcement it was hard to find the words to express quite how profound Madiba's impact has been in political terms and on our national psyche.
As the week progressed South Africans streamed to various sites, most notably Madiba's Houghton home, Vilakazi street in Soweto and then finally on Tuesday, the FNB stadium in Orlando. We expressed our sadness with flowers, cards and candles but also celebrated the privilege of having lived in Madiba's lifetime with song and dance.
The memorial service came on the back of this unprecedented outpouring of affection for Madiba. Logistics were predictably challenging and the weather did not play its part. A poor sound system did not help matters either.
It also soon became clear that sections of the crowd were determined to use this occasion to show their displeasure with President Zuma. Some bad camera work and editing left Zuma completely exposed to the vitriol of the crowd - in full view of the guests and dignitaries who had gathered, as well as the world's media.
It was unfortunate that the moment was used to express such dissatisfaction with Zuma. It was inappropriate, yet we should not be that surprised or too alarmed by it. This is a democracy, after all; loud, messy and sometimes unruly.
We are also a country at odds with ourselves, full of unfinished business, contradictions and complexity and a democratic culture which is far from embedded. The FNB stadium seemed to contain all this discomfort and contradiction: race and class differences, the party elite and the masses of the people, world leaders and local leaders and religious groups all in one place.
At times it felt as if the stadium would metaphorically strain at the seams in its inability to contain the voices. Yet, what the day reflected was the ANC as a party at odds with itself and its legacy, battling to find its 'centre' and with it the 'centre' of South African politics and public life.
Where is the compass that Madiba provided for us during the heady years of the transition, Chris Hani's assassination and the Boipatong massacre we ask ourselves? Where do we find such principled, fearless leadership in the current ANC?
For the ANC, which Mandela loved and dedicated his life to, is racked with division. Far from being 'the People's President', Zuma himself has played no small part in sowing the seeds of that division. Eventually of course one pays the price for divisive politics and those were uncomfortably laid bare on Tuesday. The crowd of boo-ers is not of course representative of the feelings of the entire country. Had this memorial service taken place in Zuma's KwaZulu-Natal heartland the reception would have been very different.
Nevertheless, the boo-ing should surely raise questions for the ruling party? Is the ANC able to learn from its mistakes and summon the moral courage of its formidable history and build on Madiba's transformative vision for South Africa as embodied in our Constitution?
We also need to ask ourselves whether as citizens we are able to summon the discipline of 1994 to hold our leaders to account and build the inclusive, more equal society we all seek? As Barack Obama said in what can only be described as a speech of technical and rhetorical brilliance, 'The struggles that follow the victory of formal equality and universal franchise may not be as filled with drama and moral clarity as those that came before, but they are no less important.'
The answers to our challenges do not present easily conjured up answers yet as Obama again reminded us, it is the power of 'reason' that Madiba understood so well. It is that reason which we seem to have lost in our every day debates as government and the ANC often appropriate spaces for debate by shutting other dissenting voices out.
Much will be said about the memorial service, about the too long speeches and the dearth of singing, about the admonishment to the crowd by Ramaphosa looking near-Presidential, of Ban Ki-Moon's perspicacious speech from the peoples of the world and Obama's soaring rhetoric. But, at the end of the day, this was a deeply South African moment. It held within it all that we are, the good and the bad, the past and the present.
The ANC will be grateful for the small mercy of rural Qunu as Madiba heads to his final resting place. A heavy pall of grief hangs over the little village in which Madiba grew up. He is of Qunu and to Qunu he returns. It is a sign of his greatness that he chose to finally rest in so ordinary and rural a place. Amidst all the political clamour and global celebrity he will return to his roots, deeply beloved architect of our democracy, principled statesman yet at the end of it all and perhaps above all, a proud son of the Thembu.
Judith February is executive director of democracy and governance at the HSRC. The views expressed are her own.
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Google may face over $400m Indonesia tax bill for 2015 - government official
The tax office alleges PT Google Indonesia paid less than 0.1 percent of the total income and VAT.
The logo for US technology company and search engine Google is displayed on screens in London on 11 February, 2016. Picture: AFP.
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Indonesia plans to pursue Alphabet Inc.s Google for five years of back taxes, and the search giant could face a bill of more than $400 million for 2015 alone if it is found to have avoided payments, a senior tax official said.
Muhammad Haniv, head of the tax offices special cases branch, told Reuters its investigators went to Googles local office in Indonesia on Monday.
The tax office alleges PT Google Indonesia paid less than 0.1 percent of the total income and value-added taxes it owed last year.
Asked to respond to Hanivs comments, Google Indonesia reiterated a statement made last week in which it said it continues to cooperate with local authorities and has paid all applicable taxes.
The move comes at a time when Indonesia is eager to ramp up tax collection to narrow its budget deficit and fund an ambitious infrastructure program. Other governments around the world are also seeking to clamp down on what they see as egregious corporate tax avoidance.
Haniv added that the tax office planned to pursue other internet firms for back taxes.
If found guilty, Google may have to pay fines of up to four times the amount it owed, bringing the maximum tax bill to 5.5 trillion rupiah ($418 million) for 2015, Haniv said. He declined to provide an estimate for the five-year period.
Most of its revenue generated in the country is booked at Googles Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore. Google Asia Pacific declined to be audited in June, prompting the tax office to escalate the case into a criminal one, he said.
Googles argument is that they just did tax planning, Haniv said. Tax planning is legal, but aggressive tax planning, to the extent that the country where the revenue is made does not get anything, is not legal.
The tax office will summon directors from Google Indonesia who also hold positions at Google Asia Pacific, Haniv said, adding that it is working with the Indonesian police.
Globally, it is rare for a state investigation of corporate tax structures to be escalated into a criminal case.
GOVERNMENTS HITTING BACK
Indonesias move to pursue Google shows that the international tax tide might be turning, said Crawford Spence, a professor of accounting at Warwick Business School in Britain.
In recent decades multinationals have scoured the globe looking for low tax jurisdictions, effectively engaging in rate-shopping as part of tax minimisation strategies, Spence wrote in an email.
Now, with initiatives at the transnational level...countries are starting to develop the confidence to hit back.
In January, Google agreed to pay $185 million in back taxes to settle a probe by Britains tax authority, which had challenged the companys low tax returns for the years since 2005.
The Indonesia case is unlikely to be resolved soon as it normally takes at least three years for a court to make a decision on a tax-related criminal case, said Yustinus Prastowo, executive director of the Center for Indonesia Taxation Analysis.
Haniv said the tax office is planning to chase back taxes from other companies that deliver content through the internet (over-the-top service providers) in Indonesia.
The Indonesian communication and information ministry is working on a new regulation for OTT providers, and the tax office has proposed that a company with a network presence in Indonesia should also be subject to taxation.
Total advertising revenue for the industry is estimated at $830 million a year, with Google and Facebook Inc. accounting for around 70 percent of that, according to Haniv.
A joint study by Google and Singapore state investor Temasek released earlier this year, however, estimated the size of Indonesias digital advertising market at $300 million for 2015.
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HOME BAKED BEANIES are the first smelly hat company. The owner and creator of this new sweet idea is Tracey Scott, as well as the whole family that contributes to the designs. Smelly or not, the styles are totally unique like their cupcakes hats that smell like cupcakes as well as the hand tie rag hats, vintage shabby chic, every color, every style, and every size. They invite everyone to stop and “smell the hats“. Fans of these unique beanies can find their own Home Baked Beanie to match their personality/style at several locations including: Big Bear, CA, San Diego, CA, Los Angeles (Select boutiques), Trunk shows, holiday events and red carpet events.
READING, WRITING, IT’S EXCITING (RWE) is a nonprofit literacy program designed to improve the reading and writing skills of at-risk children. They do this by providing one-to-one writing mentors throughout the school year for kids who are chosen by their teachers to participate. The reason for RWE’s program is that research shows that if children aren’t writing and reading at their grade level by the end of second grade, they almost never catch up. Further research has also shown that as many as 80% of those kids eventually drop out of high school, are unemployed, are in prison or join gangs. And how accurate are those numbers? Several states actually base their future prison building plans on them! There are over 45,000 second grade students in L.A., and only 41% of them are proficient in writing and reading. Their goal is to help all of them… For more information about RWE, please visit: www.rweprogram.org.
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This New Magazine is Also an Art Exhibition, Site for Experimentation + Research Project
Has the team at Cura bitten off more than they can chew?
Cura 24
I first came across the wonderful Cura magazine thanks to a pufferfish—the striking creature leaps off the front cover of Cura 23 and schlumps its way into your heart. Thankfully once you’re beyond the cover, there’s a hell of a lot more to Cura than just a squishy fishy. Besides being a printed publication, Cura is also a publishing house and an international exhibition program that creates shows in collaboration with museums, foundations, galleries, institutions, and individuals. A large part of its work involves research into the nature of curation itself, looking at “new contemporary languages” in the field and possibilities around developing and implementing new formats for exhibitions.
Part of this happens through the Cura-owned Basement Roma site in Rome, designed as a “self-sustainable project space” for “experimentation, discussion, and the promotion of artists’ practices.” Each strand of what Cura does feeds into the other, though the beauty of the whole conceptual thing is that when you pick up the magazine you don’t really have to know any of that: it works just as well alone as it does as part of its wider family.
Cura 23 cover
The print publication was born, like the rest of its stable, in 2009, and is helmed by editors in chief Ilaria Marotta and Andrea Baccin, whose backgrounds comprise “art history, institutional experience, museums, curatorship, writing, communication, and creative direction,” they tell us, with the rather gorgeous design courtesy of Walter Santomauro. The English language mag brings us the usual arts mag fodder of (occasionally slightly impenetrable) features along with visual essays, in-conversation style pieces, critical texts, and discussions with gallerists about the art they present and how they present it.
“The different sections allow the exploration and presentation of a wide range of artistic practices and are the facets of a single and organic research project, conducted through the pages of the magazine and also developed within the other activities of the Cura platform,” the team explains. “The paper medium is intended as a dynamic and flexible exhibition space in constant evolution, where the reader can discover the most interesting expressions of contemporary visual arts.”
Marotta and Baccin add that while “the interests of the magazine and exhibition projects coincide,” they are simply two different ways of dealing with the same issues: “The important thing is never to have a definite idea of how things should be. Art can have many different forms.”
Call me obsessed, but I’m keen to get back to that pufferfish. The image is by Canadian artist Jon Rafman, who is perhaps best known for his Google Street View image series 9-Eyes, a beguiling presentation of the strange everyday scenes captured by the unseen robots that plow the world’s streets and furrows for the data by which we navigate our lives. His fish, by contrast, is instantly ludicrous, cute, and weird. In short, it’s the perfect image for a newsstand. So what do Cura’s makers deem to make a perfect cover? “We prefer to focus on strong and communicative artworks that hold their own strength and impact, regardless of an artist’s career.”
They certainly don’t give too much away, this lot. We try to coax them into telling us the typefaces they use for body copy and headlines. “It’s a family secret,” we’re told. What of the rest of the design then? “Cura has always featured clean, legible, non-taxing editorial graphics for its contents,” say Marotta and Baccin. “We like to treat art as if we were a fashion magazine where images, alongside texts and interviews, are featured widely.”
What they do reveal is that the current design—image heavy, but with powerful typographic treatments, experimental approaches to column widths and layouts—is one that’s taken a while to perfect. “We have changed our graphic design several times; we have redesigned our logo, and every new issue introduces some change,” says the team.
“In general, we move with our perspective of the changing world. We are interested in watching changes in art, and watching how new generations of artists approach a changed reality. Artists have always been tied to reality, and have kept changing the way they are engaged politically or socially, adopting new garments or new materials.”
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Who would seriously believe that Donald Trump or any US administration really care about the Iranian people?
Lots of Western commentators who are posturing about being concerned about human rights in Iran are people in think tanks funded by other dictatorships and repressive tyrants in the same region.
Speaking to DemocracyNow, Glenn Greenwald exposes the enormous hypocrisy of the US and its Western allies by pretending that they care about the human rights in Iran. He explains clearly why someone should be extremely naive to believe such a thing.
Greenwald reveals that the State Department itself, through a leaked memo, admits that human rights is not actually something the US government believes in. It is just a pretext that is used for undermining foreign governments that don’t serve US interests.
Also, he points out that lots of Western commentators who are posturing about being concerned about human rights in Iran are people in think tanks funded by other dictatorships and repressive tyrants in the same region. Specifically, the Brookings Institution is funded with tens of millions of dollars by the government of Qatar, and, one of the biggest funders of the Center for American Progress, is the government of the United Arab Emirates.
Greenwald finally explains why it matters someone to concern about the real motives of the US and allies to intervene in other countries. We can see what happened in Libya for example. On the pretext of liberating Libyans from an authoritarian regime, the US delivered a country in absolute chaos.
We have to comment on the posture of the United States government and Western governments in terms of foreign policy and how they’re responding to the events in Tehran.
It’s worth remembering that for a long time it has been the top item on the foreign policy agenda of lots of factions to have regime change in Iran. Going back to 2005, 2006, the neocon slogan, after they toppled Saddam Hussein, was “real men go to Tehran.” They were really most eager to facilitate regime change in Iran. And so, there’s a lot of interest in terms of agitating for instability in Iran from people who are pretending to care about the Iranian people, but who actually couldn’t care less about the Iranian people.
Donald Trump tweeted his grave concern for the welfare of Iranians. This is the same president who, not more than three months ago, announced a ban on Iranians from coming to the United States. He is somebody who has aligned with the world’s worst, most savage dictators, including in Saudi Arabia and other places around the world. Lots of Western commentators who are posturing about being concerned about human rights in Iran are people in think tanks funded by other dictatorships and repressive tyrants in the same region.
We ought to be extremely skeptical when it comes to people like Donald Trump or people in Washington think tanks pretending that they’re wanting to intervene in Iran out of concern for human rights or for the welfare of the Iranian people. When it comes to foreign policy, the best thing we can hope for, is that the United States stays out of what is a matter of political dispute inside Iran.
The centerpiece of US foreign policy, really in the wake of World War II through the Cold War, and then even with the fall of the Soviet Union, has been to align with and to embrace and to support dictators, tyrants and repressive regimes, as long as they serve the interests of the United States. So, anybody in their right mind who ever takes seriously pronouncements from official Washington that they’re motivated by anger over repression or a defense of the political rights of people in other countries is incredibly naive at best, to put that generously.
There was an amazing leak that Politico published, which was a State Department memo written to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that explicitly said what has been long obvious, but usually isn’t put into words so clear, that human rights is not actually something the U.S. government believes in. It is a cudgel that it uses to undermine and bash countries that don’t serve its interests. They use denunciations of human rights abuses to undermine and weaken governments that are contrary to their agenda, like in Iran, while at the same time, this memo said they overlook and even sanction repressive behavior on the part of their allies.
And it goes beyond the Trump administration. If you look at how official Washington works in terms of, say, the leading think tanks in Washington, the Brookings Institution, for example, which has become incredibly popular among liberals in the Trump era, is funded with tens of millions of dollars by the government of Qatar, one of the most repressive regimes on the planet. The Center for American Progress, which is probably the leading Democratic Party think tank in the United States, is funded in—one of their biggest funders is the government of the United Arab Emirates.
So, when you hear people like that or people in the Trump administration, who have aligned themselves with the world’s most savage dictators for decades, who are funded by tyrants, pretend that what they’re motivated by is a desire to liberate people from oppression, you should instantly know that there are other agendas going on.
And the reason that matters so much it’s not just we’re exposing hypocrisy or deceit. It’s because what someone’s motives are, when they intervene in the affairs of other countries, determines the outcome. Look what happened in Libya, where people like Anne-Marie Slaughter and Hillary Clinton and John Kerry pretended to be motivated by the interest of the Libyan people. Once Gaddafi was killed and was removed from office, which was what the real goal was, everybody forgot about Libya, allowed Libya to fall into utter chaos, militia rule. The slave trade has returned there. ISIS is reigning. Because when you don’t actually care about the interests of the people of the country you’re intervening in, you’re only pretending to as the pretext for it, it really alters the outcome in ways that are never desirable.
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'The Hills': Inside season 4
Once upon a time, a pretty Laguna Beach girl agreed to let MTV film her life. Now, she's a millionaire mini-mogul whose world as a celebrity bears little resemblance to what TV viewers see. Still, fans can't get enough
By Tim Stack
PHOTOGRAPH BY ART STREIBER
The Kress, a four-story Asian-inspired L.A. club, has barely been open one week, but tonight it’s hosting the nightclub equivalent of a meeting with the Pope — that is, a visit from the cast and crew of MTV’s reality hit The Hills. With stars Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge due to arrive at 8:30 p.m. for their standard videotaped girl talk over cocktails, the crew is busy prepping the space for the cameras. Two seats at the corner of the bar are reserved, and a production assistant laps around the room handing out forms asking bystanders to agree to appear on camera. If they don’t, production will ask them to move, or shoot around them. Most comply easily, unimpressed by the fact that MTV’s highest-rated series will be shooting a scene mere feet from their plates of lobster sashimi and beef carpaccio. Clearly, they don’t know that roommates Lauren and Audrina are having major tension at home, and this could be, like, a totally important conversation.
Finally, Lauren and Audrina coast into the restaurant and take their seats at the bar. No direction. No rehearsals. They just start talking. Upstairs, the director and four producers, including creator and executive producer Adam DiVello, huddle around three portable monitors. Lauren and Audrina segue into a conversation about tomorrow’s barbecue at the house of Lauren’s ex-boyfriend Doug. Will it be awkward, Audrina wonders, since Doug recently went on a date with Lauren’s friend Stephanie? Lauren admits, ”Tomorrow, I’m gonna need to drink.” DiVello, catching a shot of Lauren laughing that he thinks will work well for this season’s updated opening credits montage, runs over to the story editor to have him jot down the time code. When the girls prepare to depart, the director sends one of the cameras across the street to capture them leaving. Strolling down the boulevard, Lauren, who has been living her life on television for four years and knows how to end a scene, turns to Audrina and smiles. ”Tomorrow,” she says, ”is gonna be a crazy, fun day.”
It’s a wrap. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you make one of the most addictive, hated, beloved, vapid, influential, successful shows on television.
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Celebrity Deaths: Find a Death
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Allen Melvin
February 18, 1923 – January 17, 2008
“Arr. That’s Liquid-Plummer, matey. Just pour it in and it works.”
Sam the Butcher is dead. Allan Melvin will probably best be known for the Sam Franklin role on The Brady, but he was easily one of the most recognizable character actors in television. Phil Silvers, All in the Family, Gomer Pyle USMC, he did them all.
He was also huge in the voice over world, doing shows like Scooby Doo, Pufnstuf,The Flintstones, and he was the voice of Drooper in the Banana Splits. I was a huge fan of the Splits, even sent them a fan letter, and got a response.
See, there is a reason I save things for 40 years.
Voice over wise, he was probably most remembered as the voice of Magilla Gorilla.
Allan was married to Amalia for 64 years. According to the IMDB, they had two daughters, Mya and Jennifer. Mya passed away in 1970.
My sister Jo Ann Marshall provides this segment:
In 1990 I graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy, and was assigned to the South Los Angeles area. A few weeks into my stint this incident occurred:
My training officer and I were driving back to the office after our shift. We stopped for an occupied, disabled vehicle in the center median. We climbed over the median and the other officer approached the driver. The officer came back to me and said he thought the driver looked familiar. The officer then called for a tow truck. I went up to the driver, and said that he looked familiar but I didn’t know from where. He said his name was Allan Melvin and then recited a list of credits, ending with Sam the butcher, on The Brady Bunch. “That’s it!” I exclaimed, “Would it be possible to get your autograph for my little brother, Scott Michaels?” Melvin said, “How about if I send you a photo for him?” I gave him the CHP office address on a crash card.
Weeks later I received 3 personalized, autographed photos for Scott, my Field Training Officer (Tracey, I think-nice guy) and myself. I cherish this photo that reads “Many thanks, Jo Ann – Allan Melvin.” This is my favorite CHP story in my career with them.
Since Melvin’s passing, I saw an episode of The Andy Griffith Show where he played a major part. What fun it was to see that episode now, and relive my favorite CHPmemory.
Allan passed away from cancer on Thursday, January 17, 2008 in his Brentwood home.
View his grave.
Jo Ann adds, “My thoughts of sympathy go to the Melvin family.” Ours too, thanks Jo.
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Congressman "Optimistic" about Funding to Complete New Chickamauga Lock
August 3, 2016 In The News
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In this podcast Mini-Series we go behind the scenes of James's new short film Normal People in the lead up to its broadcast on the ABC. In this episode, we meet actress and creative Ena, who had a supporting role in the film and who has had an interesting journey to be part of Normal People. It involved a lot of Tennis on the way but it's a story I don't want to spoil. Make sure to check out her comics over here: 'Shout It Out Loud' Cartoons.
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the superior, Fray Martin de \'alencia, appointed them to various places near the City of Mexico, where they began at once, as best they could, to teach and preach. At first, especially among the adults, little could be accomplished, as they did not know the lan- guage, so they turned their attention to the children. There their zeal was rewartled with more success, the children being more docile and less imbued with the effects of idolatrous worship. By degrees they gained ground, and before long adults were asking for bap- tism, the number increasing daily until within a few years the greater portion of the inhabitants of the newly conquered territory had received baptism. The apparition, in 1531, of Our L.ady of Guadalupe to the Indian Juan Diego hatl a powerful effect, the increase in conversions being very noticeable after that time.
The fact that they had found the territory con- quered, and the inhabitants pacified and submissive, had greatly aiiled the missionaries: they could, more- over, count on the support, of the Government, and the new converts on its favo\ir and protection. It must, however, be borne in mind that there was no coercion ; the Indians did not see in baptism an cegis that would protect them from cruelty and persecution, other- wise they surely would have hastened to be baptized in those early years when the unsettled state of the government exposed them to greater oppression and outrage. The motive must be sought deeper. The .\ztec religion, with its human sacrifices, draininj^ constantly the life of the mass of the people, must surely have inclined them to a religion which freed them from such a yoke. Moreover, their religion, though recognizing the immortality of the soul, :i.s- signed future happiness, not according to the merits, but according to the worldly condition, of the indi- vidual, his profession, and the fortuitous manner of death. This contrasted strongly with the Christian dogma of the immortality of the soul and the power of all, however lowly, to acquire by their merits the right to possess it. Some have questioned whether or not the lives of the missionaries were a contributing influence in the conversion of the Indians. It is true that the ancient Aztec priests practised severe pen- ances and austerities, but their harshness, haughti- ness, and aloofness from the poor formed a sharp contrast with the conduct of the missionaries, who, on the contrary, sought, sheltered, taught, and defended them. The fact that the haughty conquerors, whom the Indians so much admired, showed the missionaries so much outward deference and respect, even kneeling at their feet, raised them at once to a higher level.
One of the most eminent Franciscans of this mis- sion, Fr. Sahagiin, charges the first missionaries with a lack of worldly sagacity [prudencia serpentina), and says that they did not see that the Indians were de- ceiving them, to all appearances embracing the Faith, yet holding in secret to their idolatrous practices. This accusation in a measure attacks the memory of these first holy missionaries, and it seems almost out- side the range of possibilities that such a multitude could have Leen in accord to deceive them. The examples of virtvious lives led by several of the ca- ciques (Indian chiefs), prominent personages, and by many of the poor plebeians, the sincere and upright manner in which they received and carried out the severe condition of abandoning their polygamous practices, bear witness to the fact that not all these conversions were feigned. Of course, it does not follow from this that every Indian without exception who embraced Christianity, did so in all sincerity. Doubtless there were not many among them who attained a perfect understanding of the new dogmas, but nearly all preferred the new religion because of the evident advantages it possessed over the ancient doctrines and worship. Their knowledge may not have extended to judging the fixed limits between what was allowed and what was forbidden, but this
does not justify the statement that the conversion of the Indians was not sincere. The most notable apostasies occurred at the end of the sLxteenth century, when Cosijopii, formerly King of Tehuantepec, was surprised, surrounded by his ancient courtiers and a great number of people, taking part in an idolatrous ceremony, and in the seventeenth century, when the priests of the Province of Oaxaca heard that great numbers of Indians congregated secretly at night to worship their idols. But this occurred when tiie in- fluence of the missionaries over the Indians had greatly diminished, whether owing to the abandon- ment of some of the parishes, to disputes with the secular clergy, or because to some extent religious discipline had been relaxed.
In this connexion it may not be without interest to note the particular bias which the religion of the Indians
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assumed in some respects. Thus, for e.xample, the Christianity of the Indian is essentially sad and som- bre. This has been attributed to the occasion on which Christianity was introduced among them, to racial traits, to the impression indelibly imprinted upon them by their ancient rites, and to the fact that the Indian sees in the crucifix the actual evidences of in- sult and abuse, of suffering and dejection. The crucifixes in the Indian churches are repulsive, and only in rare instances have the priests succeeded in improv- ing or changing these images. Devotion to some particular saint, above all to the .Apostle St. James, may also be noted. Their ancient polytheism had taught them that the favour of each god who possessed special prerogatives was to lie sought, which explains the many and varied propitiatory sacrifices of their re- ligion, and the new converts probalily did not at first understand the relative position of the saints, nor the di.stinction between the adoration due to God and the reverence due to the .saints. Hearing the Spaniards speak constantly of the .^po.stle ,St. .James, they be- came convinced that he was some sort of divine pro- tector of the conquerors, to be justly feared by their enemies, and that it was therefore necessary to gain his favour. Hence the great devotion that the Indians had for St. James, the numerous churches dedicated to him, and the statues of him in so many churches, moimted on a white horse, w'ith drawn sword, in the act of charging.
A much debated question at that time was whether conquest should precede conversion, or whether the
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��This method can be used nicely for finding the capacity of an antenna if the ground and aerial leads are placed across inductance C in just the same manner as when connecting a condenser to be measured.
If it is found that no zero-signal point can be found by varying G, try reversing the connections of one of the coils {D, for example). If still no zero-point is found, the condenser G is probably of different value (throughout its range) than con- denser H. To get silence in the tele- phones when the condensers are equal, the coupling oi A to B should be the same as that oi C to D; otherwise there will be only a reduction of sound at the balancing point.
��How to Make an Experimental Dictograph
THE word dictograph is a trade name used to designate one make of telephonic instrument for re- ceiving, transmitting and magnifying sounds. In a compact form it may be concealed and used in various kinds of detective work, conveying to the waiting listener, unknown to the suspected person, what is being said.
Such an instrument can be easily made by any one having even a small amount of knowledge of electricity. All instruments of this class are a com- bination of a telephone receiver with some form of a microphone, which is used as a transmitter. Such an instru- ment consists of a cell of granular carbon between two carbon electrodes. The back electrode is fixed, while the front electrode is carried on a thin iron diaphragm. The carbon disks and the granular carbon held between them constitute a powerful microphone. On account of the weight of the iron dia- phragm and the electrode attached to it the inertia of these parts is compar- atively great so that it is not affected by ver>' faint vibrations, and to transmit the voice properly the person using it must be close to the transmitter. To make a microphone useful for the dicto- graph it must be so sensitive that it will reproduce the voice when the sf)eaker is a distance away. This may be accom- plished by using a microphone in which the only moving part is a light carbon diaphragm. An instrument of this type
��is shown in detail in the illustration.
A carbon button containing on one face a number of depressions is held near a carbon diaphragm. The button forms one electrode and the diaphragm the other. The current flows from the button to the diaphragm through th^ granular carbon which half fills each depression in the button. The atmos- pheric vibration set up by the voice causes motion of the carbon diaphragm which is transmitted to the granular carbon, increasing or decreasing the pressure of the carbon grains against each other, and causing variations in the current that will reproduce in the receiver the sound of the voice which caused the vibrations.
A transmitter of this general t>'pe, together with a telephone receiver, a switch, and two battery cells, con- nected as shown, are the essential parts of all instruments of the dictograph type, as well as for all telephonic aids to the deaf, any one of which may be used as a dictograph by employing leads of proper length to allow the instrument to be placed as desired.
The experimenter can find the parts necessary for making the transmitter listed in catalogues of electrical supply houses — carbon backs, carbon dia- phragms and grain carbon. In making the transmitter care must be taken to place the diaphragm so that it does not touch the carbon back and still is close enough to prevent carbon grains from
���Connections for the battery circuit and a cross section of the transmitter
getting between the diaphragm and the carbon back.
The transmitter must be held in a vertical position, or the grain carbon will not He against both the diaphragm and the carbon back. A switch is provided for opening the circuit.
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Summoned to Kathmandu, envoy Sherpa submits clarification over trafficking charge
Nepal’s Ambassador to Australia Lucky Sherpa. Photo: Oceania Nepali Sports Meet/Facebook
Kathmandu, December 10
The government of Nepal has summoned its ambassador to Australia, Lucky Sherpa, to Kathmandu after she was accused of human trafficking by one of her former staffers.
Few days back, Wonchhu Sherpa, who was deployed as a driver for the ambassador in Canberra, had told a television programme in Nepal that not only the ambassador but some other members of her family were also involved in illegal activities that could be deemed human trafficking.
He said they collected money from foreign job aspirants assuring lucrative jobs, but did not meet the promise.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formed a three member team to investigate into the charge.
The team had asked Sherpa to submit a written clarification over the issue.
Sources at the Ministry say the ambassador has already submitted her response to the Ministry’s call on Sunday. Details of her response, however, have not divulged.
“She was here at the Ministry yesterday,” the Ministry’s cospokesperson Ram Babu Dhakal says, “She met the Secretary and other administrative staff and told them her views. I do not know what they talked about.”
Dhakal says the investigation team is collecting the details, assuring Sherpa will face action if found guilty.
“The charge is yet to be verified,” he says, “If it is proved, we will follow the law.”
Published on December 10th, Monday, 2018 11:20 AM
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Human trafficking Lucky Sherpa Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Home Football Premier League Relish rather than fear Old Trafford, Solskjaer tells Man Utd
Relish rather than fear Old Trafford, Solskjaer tells Man Utd
Manchester United return to Old Trafford for the first time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s management against Huddersfield Town on Boxing Day with a new-found swagger after scoring five goals in the Premier League for the first time in five years.
The Norwegian’s caretaker spell in charge until the end of the season got off to a dream start as United threw off the shackles, that led to turgid football and deteriorating results under Jose Mourinho, to thrash Cardiff City 5-1.
United still face a huge challenge to make up an eight-point gap just to qualify for next season’s Champions League via a top-four finish.
But for now the luxury of just being able to enjoy watching a side play with freedom and the attacking principles that have underpinned the club’s history is enough to excite United fans again.
“I think the boys are looking forward to playing at Old Trafford and that’s important. We should be looking forward to that, they are the best fans in the world,” said Solskjaer when questioned whether some of the current United squad have been inhibited by the pressures of playing at home in the famous red shirt.
Solskjaer is certainly a favourite of the United faithful having scored 126 goals in 11 seasons as a player, including the one that famously won the Champions League final in 1999.
He was serenaded throughout by the visiting fans in the Welsh capital at the weekend as United hit five for the first time since Alex Ferguson’s final game in charge.
“I just hope in the next five months I do a good enough job for them to keep singing my name when someone else comes in,” added Solskjaer, whose positivity has immediately lifted a squad downtrodden by Mourinho’s mood swings.
“Just to be positive. Take risks,” said Jesse Lingard, who scored twice in Cardiff City, at what Solskjaer’s message has been.
“If you lose the ball, win it back, and play the United way – attacking football, entertaining football. For us as players, we enjoyed it today.”
Rarely has enjoyment ever been top of Mourinho’s list of priorities, even in his most successful spells with Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan.
However, the levels of committment he demanded from those sides was not evident in the current United squad.
For the first time this season, United outran their opponents against Cardiff City.
“A Man United team should never ever be outworked,” said Solskjaer to highlight the minimum he expects.
“Doesn’t matter which team you play. You should run more than them and then your skills will give you the chance to win the game.”
A good work ethic should be the minimum required of a Manchester United team, but Mourinho’s tactics also didn’t help his side’s running statistics.
Too often the Red Devils were set up to sit deep and try and counter-attack.
Solskjaer instead seems intent on implementing the United way he learned at the heel of Ferguson for so long.
“I said the same to these lads as I do back in Molde: work harder than them, enjoy yourselves, pass it forward, run forward, if you lose it, I don’t mind as long as you work to win it back and they did.
“When you’ve got players like this with the quality you are always going to create chances.”
The best Christmas present for many United fans may be the gift of being able to look forward to games with a sense of anticipation again.
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Affinity on Desktop Questions (Mac and Windows)
Line without smoothing
By J a n, March 1, 2018 in Affinity on Desktop Questions (Mac and Windows)
This "forced" smoothing appears to be prevalent in most vector apps, Sketchapp has it and so do others, with various other apps jumping through hoops to turn it off, if at all. If Affinity can add the ability to turn smoothing off; completely off, I think a lot of "artists" would probably look at Affinity in a more creative light. The point here is emulation, because drawing a line with all of the artistic nuances the artist is trying to convey will be emulated.
With the software effectively attempting to emulate the artists micro-movements there will however be some "interpretive action" between the artists hand and the final result as translated by the software, so, the end result is at best a close approximation of what the artist wanted to convey.
It's an exercise in splitting hairs.
2 hours ago, A_B_C said:
And this “macroscopic” precision is currently missing in Designer. If Paul Klee would have been a digital artist, I believe he would have been indeed disappointed with the default smoothing applied to strokes of the vector pencil. Jimmy Jack’s GIF should prove how drastically the default smoothing is actually kicking in, after the digital pen is lifted from the tablet.
When I try to imagine what app Paul Klee would choose if he was working in the digital medium, I think it would probably be something like Corel Painter, with its ability to mimic the interaction of real pens, brushes, & other drawing tools with paper, canvas & other media. If for some reason he had to choose an Affinity app, I doubt it would be Designer. More likely it would be Photo, possibly the iPad version or the Windows one with a Surface tablet. But I think he would probably still work primarily with physical tools & media because digital ones don't provide the same kind of tactile feedback, & maybe just scan some of that work into an app like Painter to do things otherwise impossible to do in the physical world.
If I am not mistaken, Jimmy Jack’s GIF was made using the vector brush tool, not the vector pencil. I think for that tool what is being called "default smoothing" is not smoothing as such but a consequence of the algorithm AD uses to fit what are for most brushes bitmap-based textures onto vector curves. That algorithm definitely needs work but I don't think there is anything as simple as "turning off" the default smoothing -- it is the curve fitting that is at fault.
The vector pencil tool (at least for me) does not behave in the same way. There is no smoothing applied after using it, or any on-the-fly curve fitting like with the textured vector brushes. Of course, it does not apply textures when in use but it is possible if inelegant to apply a brush texture afterwards. It also can draw extremely bumpy paths, easiest to do while zoomed in but still possible to do at lower zoom levels.
What I am trying to say with all this is that Designer is not, & probably never will be, a good choice for this. It isn't intended for creating that kind of artwork, so complaining that it does not do it very well seems to me a lot like complaining that a screwdriver does not drive nails very well.
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Yes, I think you are right. What appears to be “default smoothing,” is a way of translating the information provided by the input device into a set of vector data. I must confess, however, that I am not entirely sure if there is a big difference between the translation algorithms of the vector brush and the vector pencil. The latter one seems a bit more accurate indeed. Hmm.
Considering all, I can nonetheless understand that a digital artist would love to have more control of what has been (perhaps inadequately) called “default smoothing.” In my opinion, this algorithm will need some attention, now that we have the stabilisers.
(And yes, Klee would probably have used a different drawing program. I would have suggested Procreate at the moment, for I am still strugging a bit with Photo, when it comes to drawing. But maybe he would have also despised “that digital crap” altogether … )
If Affinity can add the ability to turn smoothing off; completely off, I think a lot of "artists" would probably look at Affinity in a more creative light.
For Affinity Designer's vector-based freehand drawing tools, I am having a lot of trouble imagining how it would work. It could create huge numbers of closely spaced sharp nodes, one at every point where the tiniest detectable change in direction occurred, but I think that would make editing the results a nightmare.
I am still on my first cup of coffee so perhaps after a few more I could think of something better, but for now I cannot. Anyone have a better idea about that?
6 minutes ago, A_B_C said:
I completely understand the desire for more control but I do not think that Affinity Designer, even with greatly improved vector brush algorithms, is ever going to give them as much control as they would like.
That is not because I think the developers are incapable of or not interested in improving the algorithms -- they have said that they are & I do not doubt that they will eventually. It is instead because I think conventional vector-based tools like Designer & many other apps provide are a poor fit for this. Conventional raster-based tools are a somewhat better fit, & the kind of hybrid approach like Painter provides is better still, but even combined with high function touch sensitive input devices nothing digital I know of provides even close to the level of control that working with real physical tools & media provides. Quite possibly, it will be years or even decades before anything digital typical users can afford approaches that level of control.
I think creating unsmoothed vector lines kind of goes against the grain, vector has its own style and within that remit ever artist creates a vectorised artwork, much like rasterised art has its own style. I don't think the two are interchangeable. Like you say it would be a node nightmare, with sharp and curved nodes overlapping because of their close proximity, in any case for that not to happen there would have to be some smoothing and now we are back to square one.
If you want a jagged look use raster, else use vector.
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26 minutes ago, owenr said:
@J a n and others merely wish to have finer control over the software's smoothing of freehand input than is currently available in AD.
How specifically do you think this should be implemented? How many nodes should it create & what should the UI expose to the user to determine when to add one? How complex should that UI be? Basically, what is the "goldilocks" solution here that the greatest number of users would like & use?
I am not the only one who seems to think vector-based tools are poorly suited for this, or that it may be curve fitting rather than smoothing that is the real issue that needs work. Maybe it is just me but it still sounds too much like criticizing a screwdriver because it is not well suited to driving nails.
You are definitely mistaken to think that the Vector Brush smooths the user's input and the Pencil doesn't. The user's input when using either tool is smoothed in exactly the same way.
Please read what I wrote more carefully. I did not claim that the vector Pencil Tool does not 'smooth' the user input but that there is no on-the-fly curve fitting like with the Vector Brush Tool. I admit that I was wrong to say that there is no smoothing applied after using it, but what I meant was it is quite possible to never see that depending on the width of the stroke & the zoom level. That is of course equally true for the Vector Brush Tool.
Be that as it may, I still think that the Affinity approach (making the amount of smoothing, curve fitting, or whatever you want to call it) dependent on the zoom level makes a lot of sense, considerably more than any method that can create a lot of closely spaced nodes that can't be seen clearly without zooming in, potentially creating what @firstdefence called the "node nightmare," as well as adding unnecessary complexity to the UI or without due regard for what most users would actually like or use.
More generally, I do not buy into the idea that because some other app does something in a particular way the Affinity ones should as well, or that they should try to match any other app feature by feature. If they don't do what some users want then I think they would be better off using an app that does. No app will ever provide everything every user wants; the ones that aim for that become bloated monsters with UI's so complicated that doing even simple things takes longer & is more difficult than it needs to be.
I do not ask for you or anyone else to agree with me about any of this. It is just my opinion.
the ones that aim for that become bloated monsters with UI's so complicated that doing even simple things takes longer & is more difficult than it needs to be.
I agree with this, I think Photoshop is a bit like that, especially with the addition of 3D. People might use Photoshop but they will use a small amount of its abilities for their work, It should really be called Photovectorrasterart3Dshop. I think Illustrator has faired better in bloated monster respect, I always wanted CorelDraw to come back to Mac and I think it was a big mistake by Corel to move to windows exclusively.
I'm sure the Affinity Pixies will work hard to un-smooth the lines if such a request is put forward, I mean what harm could it do? but I'd take out some node collision insurance first
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Well I'm glad this debate has been settled, the Vector brush and pencil get a node slider in the next beta release maybe called a Roughener, Unsmoother, Naturaliser, Crinkler, Add Nodes, The Wiggler or The Nodeinator.
I think @owenr should put his handbag down & @R C-R agree to disagree, then kiss and go and have make up sex lol!
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10 hours ago, firstdefence said:
I think @owenr should put his handbag down & @R C-R agree to disagree
i think so too because:
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https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/56111-wobbly-lines-in-designer/
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13 hours ago, owenr said:
I see a compulsively contrary egotist who would deny everyone everything that he personally does not value.
Yes, that's me! It is why I wrote, "I do not ask for you or anyone else to agree with me about any of this." All part of my evil plan to control the world.
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To throw in my say here, I have to agree with the confessed evil man that I prefer the strokes of the freehand tools to remain smooth. Sure, programs like Inkscape may have the option to adjust it, but it does defeat the purpose of vector drawing. One of the major reasons for vector drawing is for smoother quality. Why not just use the pixel tools for this? If you were to have no smoothness at all, imagine how difficult it would be to adjust the lines if necessary. You would get dozens of nodes.
I will say, however, you can add a jagged brush preset to accomplish something similar to the examples, and then you can change the brush width without it interfering with the stroke's nodes.
The website is still a work in progress. The "Comics" and "Shop" sections are not yet ready. Feel free to connect with me and let me know what you like or what can be improved. You can contact me here, on my contact page, YouTube channel, or Twitter account. Thanks and have a great day!
8 hours ago, R C-R said:
I knew it I bet you have a super fluffy pussycat too don't you, and an oversized computer chair.
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4 hours ago, firstdefence said:
There is also a mini him.
8 hours ago, Bri-Toon said:
as in r c-r
I like R C-R, good insight and makes me think.
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Personal preferences is one thing. Industry standard is another. One should think (hope) that standards are based on general good practice, common sense and practical logic.
I expect from professional apps to have FULL control over what I’m doing. I guess it”s fine if a tool is trying to help people draw even lines if their hands are too shaky – but this is function should be optional.
It’s like autocorrect while typing. You can turn it off in settings. However helpful it might be - people would be pretty pissed if they couldn’t turn it off.
it's the case of computer trying to think too much for the user.
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I can see that this topic has been litigated to death already, but I was hoping to add my perspective.
I've just picked up Affinity Designer because it's a great Illustrator replacement for my work use cases—namely, finishing scientific plots and building posters and graphics. But I've also started getting into fantasy map making with my Surface, and I'd love to be able to draw coastlines in Affinity Designer Unfortunately, the smoothing on the vector pencil tool makes it very difficult to draw coastlines that look believable; they just smooth out way too much. The raster paintbrush is much better, but I'd love to be able to retain the vertices. I could zoom in to do detail work, but it wouldn't be the same; it's much slower and requires a much more deliberate process (I prefer to just let my hand wander a bit after roughing out the continents).
I love Affinity either way, but the option to turn the smoothing down further (closer to what Inkscape and Illustrator allow) would be very appreciated!
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Hi, I'm a new (and enthusiastic) user. I made a similar post and was redirected here, and after reading, i feel the discussion is hyperfocusing too much on the idea of "rough/messy vs smooth/perfect" which barely scratches the surface of why forced smoothing can present problems for an illustrator or designer.
rensa, in the reply above this one, said something much closer to what i was planning on saying in here. Smoothing can impact precision. Maps are a perfect example. There are plenty other examples too. I was trying to draw little tiny rectangles and they were being transformed into round blobs. I suppose i could zoom way in for every tiny jagged or "rough" detail, but it doesn't take a big imagination to picture how tedious and unintuitive that could become when drawing a rather complex image.
Choosing vector over raster isnt always just an aesthetic choice. You can make ultra smooth bitmap drawings (or paintings) if you want. Its also a scalability issue. You might have a rather detailed and "bumpy" design (such as a map, or a cityscape with lots of little angular bits) that you want to be able to make scalable for various uses.
Now, i fully accept that it just might not be technically feasible to implement this feature yet, which is fine, but this conversation is about more than "messy vs clean" (altho wanting a more natural representation of an artist's brush strokes and contours within a scalable vector image is also very valid and important)
Edited June 7 by jonatello
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» Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival, Taiwan-Part 3
Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival, Taiwan-Part 3
Taiwan Travel Ideas /
After a Pao Cheng or artillery fortress of bottle rockets is launched a fire breaks out during the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival in Southern Taiwan
Another beehive is finished. The palanquins are directed away from the middle of the street so oncoming emergency vehicles can pass through the crowds and the piles of fireworks remnants. Appearing to be cruising the area, when someone truly is in need of emergency care I’ve seen these vehicles swiftly moving through the streets of Yanshui with the help of volunteers.
Despite the elaborate fireworks displays, countless pao chengs, and international attention Yanshui District has never forgotten the reason for this festival. A desperate cry to the God, Gaun Di, or Gaun Gong, the God of War to save the region from the devasting plague that took many lives here in the latter part of the 19th century. Temples and shrines are buzzing with followers praying throughout the two days of the celebration.
Initiation in the festival starts very young for many with introductions through sparklers and non-explosive fireworks. Playful beginnings.
It’s tempting to just move from one beehive to another but the dark corners of streets and lanes of Yanshui District seem to tell so many stories, as intriguing as the open spaces that are taken over with the fire that lights up the sky.
This festival is so intense that time spent walking around the trafficless streets in between the beehive bombs is a relief. The mystery that’s enhanced by what you can’t see is intensified by the traditional music playing and explosions in the distance. But, it doesn’t last.
I find another smaller crowd down a lane that’s working little pao chengs, crate sized but still packed with power and energy to create a more intimate experience. No traffic controls needed for these little beehives. Carry the finished one away and bring another one out ready to go.
In front of another temple a series of random festival goers are pulled away from the crowds to be strung with hundreds of firecrackers. This is deadly serious festival going!
The largest Pao Cheng or artillery fortress of the two night festival is held on the grounds of the Yanshui Junior High School with 600,000 thousand rockets blasted into the biggest crowd of the night. It was my last Pao Cheng experience of the festival. Thousands ascend on the grounds, even more further away in the town. A light rain shower began over Yanshui District. It felt comforting like a safety net dropped from the sky.
After the obligatory introductions the biggest blast in East Asia begins!
The Pao Cheng starts slow, like a symphony performing a crescendo soon erupting into a volcano. Further away from any wall I’ve visited throughout the festival it feels just as intense and nerve racking, with numerous rockets exploding and striking me. Even hundreds of feet from the stage people still nervously dance as the rockets hit the ground.
A rocket bounces right off of me back into the crowd.
Lights from the sky appear as dancing reflections in the helmets that attendees wear, a massive cloud of smoke forms over the school grounds with a mix of rain and showers of rockets, the two elements competing for space.
Finally after several minutes the biggest Pao Cheng of the festival ends. But the fireworks continue along with more pao chengs through the streets of Yanshui District.
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Students rank which Marvel superhero movie is their favorite.
Melissa Van Keuren, Media Editor|April 26, 2019
There has been a Marvel movie released every year since 2008 except 2009.
s a multi-billion dollar franchise, Marvel Studios has churned out over 19 films in little over a decade with 13 more on the way, thus becoming one of if not the highest grossing movie franchise of all time, according to boxofficemojo.com. Gathering fans from all generations, Marvel boasts of creating popular content that will last, and for 100 members of the student body, a select few are downright marvelous.
1. Infinity war
Avengers: Infinity War was awarded the position of the most anticipated film of 2018 according to imdb.com. A major crossover that brings together almost every Marvel character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe into a desperate fight to save the world. The cliffhanger ending seems to displease some, but with the second part coming out later this year excitement is again on the rise. With loads of action and the ability to have nearly everyone’s favorite characters in one movie, it is no surprise to see that it is a fan favorite with 50 of the overall student votes.
“I appreciate that the movie incorporated most of the characters of the Marvel universe,” junior Christina Streb said. “Not many Marvel movies have [that] and it’s really inspiring to see them all together.”
2. Spider-Man Homecoming
One of the latest in the Spider-Man franchise, this combination of effort between Marvel and Sony takes a whole new spin on the beginnings of Spider-Man. Instead of redoing the whole origin story of local nobody Peter Parker being bit by a spider, Homecoming goes straight into the struggle of being a teenage superhero. Adding in Tony Stark, playboy billionaire and superhero Iron Man, as a mentor figure for our youngest Avenger, gives the audience a refreshing take on an old classic.
“I liked how they made spider man’s suit more modernized and high tech than it usually was,” sophomore Kyle Frame said. “Because it used to just be his web shooters, but now he has web bombs and lots of other features that make it awesome.”
3. Iron Man
Captain America might classify as “The First Avenger,” but the blockbuster hit Iron Man was the movie that started it all. As the foundation for every Marvel movie to come, Iron Man showcases a brand new take on classic superheroes. Marvel Comics is all about changing the stereotypical superhero and Iron Man was the perfect way to introduce the Marvel world to the big screen. No powers, no tights and no secret identities. Just Tony Stark being himself as he uses his brain, money and ingenuity to create a flying suit of armor that will level any playing field. No matter how much animation and movie mechanics improve, the first Iron Man will be one of Marvel’s go to films.
“It’s simplicity at its finest,” senior Renjith Nair said. “[Iron Man] clearly shows how [Tony’s] character develops throughout the movie, and overall it’s going to be a classic for years to come.”
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NYCTA (T) Line Tottenville (SIR) to 125 St. Broadway via 2nd Ave using Sketchup
Author Topic: NYCTA (T) Line Tottenville (SIR) to 125 St. Broadway via 2nd Ave using Sketchup (Read 7297 times)
GG_Train
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Re: NYCTA (T) Line Tottenville (SIR) to 125 St. Broadway via 2nd Ave using Sketchup
Having some issue with FPS and loading times. I need to assess some of my work, so I am revamping the route. Stay tuned.
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Route & Object Developer
Quote from: GG_Train on November 02, 2017, 11:30:09 pm
Updates are slow, but work is being done. In order to get quicker rendering, the number of faces must be reduced. This image is of Girard Street in Tottenville looking towards the tracks. Originally this view which is is 25 meter section had 12000 faces. It now has only 2000 with better detail because the textures are image files rather than vectors. An automobile that once had 500 faces now has 25. A bus with 1200 faces now has 55. More textures have to be loaded, so I am not sure if there is a downside to that.
Excellent work. Very good when it comes to scenery and track layout. Just make sure that most people can run the game. Your route wont gain much support if members are unable to play it. But very good work.
Yes. That is why I am looking at it more closely. Sometimes a simple revamp of a .csv file used as a repeated image to reduce the amount of faces will be enough to render images quickly to make the game acceptable. It's long and tedious work.
Hi, have a lot going on including my route update. I have decided to take a new approach. Building a route is tedious work, and depending on the complexity, development time could be very long. As with most of my hobbies, and even in daily life I tend to want to make things complex. My first iteration of this route was a learning process, and while my results were good there was room for improvement. My objects had too many faces, some objects used alpha channels, and I tended to scratch build objects instead of using image files. When I did use image files they were not sized using the power of 2 rule. Performance suffered.
This iteration has incorporated the following:
Use of PNG files for rendering objects such as stations, entrances, buildings, tracks, and signals. Using image files in combination with transparency drastically reduced the number of faces required by 90 to 95 percent.
Image files are all power of 2 sized.
Elimination of all alpha channels. Use of color matching for transparency.
Over 500 signal combinations that are dynamically defined when needed using the preprocessor. Signals have two styles, round or shaped. The round combinations are finished. The shaped ones are only done for horizontal signals.
Use of Google Earth to accurately pinpoint route location, surfaces, and buildings.
Reduction in scenery from 500 feet on either side of track 0 to 250 feet.
So far the results and rendering times have met or exceeded expectations. I will be absolutely sure when the route is done from station to station (to Arthur Kill Road).
Here are some sample images:
View from front cab waiting to leave Main Street - Tottenville. Yard signals to the right. All signals use round lens casings.
Same view further back, perhaps from a shorter train. The current station overpass at Main Street needs to overlap the longer station required for subway trains. The curve also starts before the station ends. Google Maps was used to iron out these details.
Station entrance at other end.
Station entrance from another angle. Tottenville now has a new apartment building. Staten Island is much more urban because of the subway.
Reverse view showing end of the line and yard ends.
Reverse view further down the track with station in view and yard entrance.
« Last Edit: February 23, 2018, 02:09:02 pm by GG_Train »
More than halfway to Arthur Kill Road and performance is good. How is it possible that FPS is 100? Also most of the surrounding scenery and objects are placed in ground objects built in SketchUp. When I get to Arthur Kill Road I will try reversing the route using these ground objects. Curves are tricky, but I have a method in mind to fractionally reduce or expand the size of the group in SketchUp containing the ground object depending upon the direction of the curve.
My work now consists of images from Google Earth and Google Maps Street View to give more realistic surroundings and buildings. Also the reduction of detail from 500 feet to 250 feet on either side of track 0 delivers better performance. There is no need to add detail that will most likely never be used. The use of TRACK.GROUND builds the surroundings and not much use of TRACK.FREEOBJ. I would like some feedback on this. This route mixes fact with fiction and starts from Tottenville on the current SI Railway line. Currently the fiction is the reconfiguration of this route to subway standards such as signaling and longer stations. Additionally fictional apartment buildings and commercial buildings will be placed at strategic points, most likely in sparse areas to give a more urban look to Staten Island, as it would have been had the subway been extended there. The current aerial illustration has one fictional apartment house in the distance. Further along the route there are expanses of empty land between the stations of Arthur Kill Road, Richmond Valley Road, and Pleasant Plains. This area will be filled with high rise apartment houses and an overpass for Shore Front Drive, the proposed highway that would have cut across this area. It is not out of the question that this fictional landscape would be a possibility had subways made it to Staten Island.
Check out the comparisons of the aerial views.
Old Aerial Shot (500 feet on either side of track 0, free hand drawing with some canned objects):
New Aerial Shot (250 feet on either side of track 0, Google Maps, street view, canned objects - has 75% to 90% less faces):
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Hi everyone. Its been a while, but I am still building. I am nearly at the Arthur Kill Station and decided to deviate a little. The T train must have a subway yard. The area bounded by Richmond Valley Road, Page Avenue, an the old Nassau facility is called Mill Creek. It is flat and an ideal location for a yard and maintenance facility. What I did was model a yard based on the Corona Yard. It will need to be broken up in slices to render properly.
The yard is also home to the T train which uses the new technology trains R160 and R179. For testing purposes I drive using the R1. I wanted to build a train. This is my first attempt. Trains are configured as ABBBA, 10 car units. Car numbers 8525-8529 and 8692-8696 have destination MAIN ST TOTTENVILLE. Car numbers 8703-8707 and 8804-8808 have destination 125 ST BROADWAY. Each individual unit has approximately 250 faces. Shown here is a TOTTENVILLE train.
Initially I attempted to build a yard using RAIL commands. That was nearly impossible. It was therefore built as an individual object which will be sliced up at 25 meter intervals. I have a dynamic signal generator which is a text file and uses include files to set parameters via the $Sub command. That text file is included in the loaded CSV file to run the game. I will use the signal generator to add signals to the yard. Furthermore I may build a train placement generator based on car identifier.
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Looking great, can't wait for the finished route.
Trains in the Tottenville station and the small layup yard.
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If Your Adolescent Has Schizophrenia
An Essential Resource for Parents
Raquel E. Gur and Ann Braden Johnson
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Was that Queen he was listening to in his study?
I loved Emily's closeups both when she went from elated at stabbing Aunt Lydia to horrified, and when she was terrified almost to the point of vomiting in that backseat.
It was The Small Faces. And he was listening to the Eurythmics in the car. I'm not sure what's so strange about either.
NoSpam 1.2k
45 minutes ago, TimWil said:
I may have shouted “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE, JUNE!” once or twice at the screen during the final minutes of this fecking finale.
If she'd heard you, she'd have gazed out a window.
4 minutes ago, BellyLaughter said:
June the resistance fighter.....that, I can get on board with!
I will also be furious if Emily doesn't make it to Canada.....especially as she is now in possession of the political football I call Holly....
June the resistance fighter? Like I said in the Spoiler thread, two weeks ago she couldn't get out of a garage.
This entire episode was about getting rid of the baby. I expect to never hear about her again, other than some hand waving BS.
12 minutes ago, AnswersWanted said:
but I will still need them to be brought to justice and appropriately dealt with.
I would like something akin to the Nuremberg Trials for all those who participated in creating Gilead.
I guess I'm also in the minority in that a) I mostly liked this episode, and b) yeah, I'm coming back for season 3. That being said...
When the 4 handmaids were walking & chatting I swore Emily said that she "had" her first ceremony, as in past tense. So when she went to get the knife and kneeled down, I thought she was going to slit her wrists or hari kari or something. Then, when Lawrence called the ceremony off I realized the knife was for him. OK, got it. AB deserves an award for this episode. She was amazing.
Mrs. Lawrence - I don't think she has a clue that Comm. Lawrence is part of the underground. I think she's genuinely unhinged, and because of that he can't trust what she'll blurt out, so he continues to play the role of sadistic Commander in front of her, and doesn't let her in on what's really going on. And I'm not sure even Cora knows. Otherwise, why would she call for the ambulance? She'd help deliver the final blow and then help in the cover up.
My hope/guess for the start of Season 3 is that June will find her way back to Comm. Lawrence's house and hide out there. (If so, it would make more sense for Cora & Mrs. L. to be in on all of this, so ignore what I said above.) Season 3 concentrates more on the resistance, and June's on a mission to find Hannah. Once that happens she'll get her butt to Canada. I hope that's how Season 3 ends. (Do you hear me show writers???) Focusing on the resistance also keeps Nick in the picture, and they could have Serena switching sides to keep her character in play. Otherwise, I'm not sure how the Waterfords would really figure in as regular characters.
I also want to know if there was any blow back for Naomi or the other wives, but I think we'll never know and that plot line will be dropped along with the many others this past season. Since they didn't read they'll have all their digits, but the husbands have to be pissed. And scared - they never imagined so many wives coming together, so they will have to do something drastic to make sure that doesn't happen again.
I think if I could have one wish granted by TPTB, it wouldn't be any issues with continuity or characters or world building. It would be that they turn this into a regular fall/spring schedule. I think they risk losing people just due to passage of time between seasons more than anything else. Give us 20-26 episodes a year, divided into fall and spring season. I can't think of any reason they can't do this.
PS - one more wish... Aunt Lydia has to survive. If they kill off Aunt Lydia without giving us her backstory I'll be really pissed.
Edited July 12, 2018 by chaifan · Reason: Added the PS re: Aunt Lydia
ctmd 89
I HATE that June didn't let herself get rescued for "reasons," but at least with Emily escaping, she now has plausibility that Crazy Emily killed Lydia and stole her friend's baby before running away, and June somehow had nothing to do with it. June had better kill the fuck out of Fred when she goes back to the Waterford house though, otherwise, what the fuck is the point of her not-escape from the house? Serena is going to be wicked pissed at "her" baby not being with any of its mothers now though isn't she? Just hopefully not pissed enough to send someone after Emily to get her back. I think I'm ready for Season 3 to be the end of Gilead and this Tale though. There's only so much of Offred the Martyred I think we can handle.
Scarlett45 35.8k
7 hours ago, igotquestionstoo said:
Been lurking here a while - just a couple observations.
I think Serena's character isn't complex. It just represents human nature. If it doesn't directly affect us, we don't care (ask any black person living in the US whose ancestors have already lived Gilead). Also, I find it very telling that everyone is cheering Lawrence as a hero - yay Lawrence! even though it is revealed that he engineered Gilead, but for Serena, who may be slowly coming around to see her error - off with her head! I can't forgive her! Let me be clear. I am not defending her - just pointing out the hypocrisy because Lawrence's wife has clearly observed some atrocious things, including the rape ceremony which at some point he probably took part in. Women are terribly unforgiving of other women and men somehow get a pass.
Finally, as mother, I could not actually live "free"in some country while a child of mine is left behind, so I understand June's choice. We have no evidence that Canada is doing anything except gathering info and offering asylum - which I am not downplaying. But how many atrocities are occurring in the real world we live in that the world is silent about or if raising awareness not actively resolving?- particularly when women are the main victims. Countries offer asylum when they get out, but movement to save people usually doesn't happen unless there is some economic benefit or economic danger to the (mostly) male leaders of these powerful nations. Sadly, the show reflects the world we live in but viewers are pissed that it is not giving them the satisfaction of resolving the issue quickly (in a year or two?). Slavery (of African people) went on for over 400 years people. The events surrounding the Holocaust - over 10.
As for June constantly escaping punishment, that is because Fred likes having her around for his sick purposes. He spares her to torment her and he has the power to do it. I agree that this one will be hard to come back from. Janine faced death for putting her baby in danger, so hiding or kidnapping a baby should draw death (unless by some plot twist Serena and Fred agree to pretend that they still have a baby).
I love your entire post. That’s all.
7 minutes ago, Baltimore Betty said:
Same here. I want the accountability part to be fully composed and shown from start to finish. I want the tone and effect to reflect the true seriousness of the matter at hand.
I want these people exposed for who they are and all that they have done, with as many as their victims testifying as witnesses as possible.
I recognize thst June is the protagonist , so she had to stay to move the story forward. If she is up.in Canada it won't be much of a show. That said, from a purely objective view, once again june makes a dumb decision. I mean really, how much can she do as a handmaids running around Gilead? Clearly there is a resistance movement outside Gilead that is aiding and communicating with those on the inside. June possesses a ton of valuable information. She could do a check of a lot more good outside helping the resistance than on the inside.
My prediction for season 3 is that things won't end well for Fred and the other commanders
I can see the Martha's planning a simultaneous murder of Gilead s leaders. I think Lydia survives. I bet june finds bradley whittford and holes up at his place. Serena idk. Maybe she will kill fred.
And the Marthas will inherit the earth.
Hey, if Gilead can rewrite the bible, so can I! ;)
wirebitersm 294
While Canada might not be rescuing people, I bet there would be ex special forces who would be able to go in and get someone’s child out. The wives went about the reading issue the wrong way. They needed to talk to their husbands at home, not corner them together, where now they are defensive and have to prove themselves. Top from the bottom ladies. Make it about reading recipes and sewing/knitting/crochet patterns. They could even go the Amish route and educate girls up to a certain level. Let’s say a wife is going to have a big dinner, am I to believe the man is going to do all the math and figure out how much food they need and double/triple all the recipes? They already give permission for Aunt Lydia to write things in her role as midwife, so it seems they can be reasoned with. I know the show probably doesn’t want to go there, but I feel like there should be a lot more religion involved. Obviously the men aren’t doing their jobs if this 15 yo was reading the Bible. There would be church, man led bible studies, and at home there would be bible time led by the husband.
ClaireS 864
AGREE! So well said. Thank you for saying what I couldn’t...the whole giving Lawrence a pass but not Serena, spot on! And why is everyone in such a hurry to see things wrapped up? I loved both seasons but did have issue with some small things. Also could never leave my daughter in gilead either, NEVER...also want to see something akin to the Nuremberg trials!
Edited July 12, 2018 by ClaireS
2 hours ago, LordOfLotion said:
This is like the debate about the car seat a couple of weeks ago. This is war, not a garden party. When you have the opportunity to escape, you take it. The kid is not going to die in the back of the truck on the way to Canada. OTOH you can keep her right where she is and she can grow up to lose a body part, never learn to read, maybe get drowned in a pool, get sent to the colonies, be married off to an old man when she's still a child, or all kinds of other horrific things. If it takes longer, improvise. Get a bottle of milk. Put some honey on a pacifier. Figure something out. Or you can keep waiting for the perfect time when you have everything you need and everything is perfectly clear-- that's never going to happen. There's always a reason to stay mired in misery, but there are a million reasons to run to freedom.
Slow clap!! (Love the Gone with the Wind quote by the way!)
The baby will be fine until they get to Canada. This is not a trip to Target, this is life or death. @igotquestionstoo I also understand why June couldn’t leave. Hannah JUST asked her not a few weeks ago why June didn’t try harder to get her back. Hannah is absorbing all of Gilead’s oppressive propaganda every day. Holly Nicole is a baby who won’t have any memory of this horrid place, but Hannah most certainly will. I’m not a mother but I can see as mother why June couldn’t live in freedom knowing Hannah was in Gilead.
Here's my personal take... I'm not cheering for Lawrence because I think he should be redeemed, or I'm less harsh on him as a man than I would be on women, but because he's an interesting character. The rest of the characters were getting a bit one-note, or as others have commented, so flip flop inconsistent it was frustrating. Lawrence gave us something new, and also (now confirmed) a possible glimpse into the resistance that we thought we'd be getting through Nick. As for Serena, I'm hoping for her to switch sides not because I think she deserves redemption, but because it would be an interesting plot line and show us things we haven't seen yet.
Also, it's Bradley Whitford. I want to give him a pass because I want him on my tv screen as much as possible!
20 hours ago, Hollandaise said:
Why would she say to call the baby Nicole?! Is she forgetting how much she hates Serena?
That was entirely baffling.
20 hours ago, NoSpam said:
There was no part of that episode that didn't suck.
Emily stabbing Lydia was pretty high on my list. It was the first truly surprising moment (for me) this season, I think. I was hoping Serena, Rita, or June (or maybe all three) would do away with Fred, but no such luck.
At some point while going through the posts, it occurred to me that this show might be more interesting if each season the ensemble shifted and played different characters in different Gilead scenarios. Sort of like American Horror Story. That way they wouldn't have to come with reasons to keep June in one place - they could hang her from the wall, if they wanted. Everyone could do something fresh, and wouldn't need to get bogged down in what was good for a "ten" year arc.
48 minutes ago, NoSpam said:
I said I could get on board with it.....can’t say I’m expecting it!! ;)
secnarf 5.6k
21 hours ago, OptimisticCynic said:
I also noticed a blooper during the handmaid walk. There was a breeze which blew Emily’s cape open and she definitely had something underneath that wasn’t red.
It also looked like June was wearing khaki pants under her red robes at one of the scenes at the house.
This frustrates me more than anything else in this episode. I can only assume Emily didn't know the baby's name (either 'Nicole' or 'Holly'), but June deciding for Emily to call the kid Nicole felt so wrong.
I get your point (and for the most part agree with it), but FFS do NOT put honey on a pacifier. That leads to botulism (just saw a case a couple of months ago with that exact scenario - parents thought honey on the pacifier would be a good way to calm the kid down). Sugar-water will do just fine. I also have very little faith in Gilead's pasteurization industry, but even pasteurized honey should not be given to infants. It's not like honey is so plentiful/accessible that it could conceivably be the only source of sugar for the baby. There would be other options.
2 hours ago, jmnf19 said:
Thank you. I thought it was Wednesday that it was shown, not Tuesday.
It is released on Hulu at 12:01 am EST on Wed (which happens to be 9 pm PST on Tues).
OptimisticCynic 797
I wonder if Lawrence is supposed to be like a Schindler - someone originally aligned and working for a regime that ultimately uses his power and access to save people.
Sara2009 2.5k
52 minutes ago, chaifan said:
He’s a fun actor to watch.
Here is a thing that was pointed out to me and is a trope that I wouldn’t expect from this show...why dis they choose to connect the change of heart to motherhood?
All the commanders’ wives feel softened when confronted by the potential futures of their daughters?
I could say that in many cases, an adoptive parent has considered and planned these futures for longer than a lot of biological parents. They’re not caught off guard by a newborn, they’ve wanted a child and imagined all they can offer a child for much longer than someone who becomes unexpectedly pregnant.
Although the use of this “motherhood changed me!” trope isn’t unexpected in light of who is running the show and what we’ve seen this season, it’s another small disappointment to me.
In Serena's case, it was also watching an innocent young girl first forced to marry, and then to die horribly. Speaking of that, the scene with Serena and the wives would have made MUCH more sense if the crowd witnessing Eden's death were much bigger, and they had been there too. As if that wasn't bad enough, later finding her own father turned her in, and her husband praised that, AND how devoutly Eden read and tried to understand her Bible? Well, all of that, and having one's finger chopped off for reading a Bible passage might change your mind about your current life course, and certainly about the possible future for you daughter.
Edited July 12, 2018 by Umbelina
QQQQ 3.7k
The powers that be really don't want me to know what's happening. As if the whispered dialogue isnt bad enough, now my closed captioning is in Spanish (yes, I have English selected). Unless someone asks for one beer or where is the door, I'm screwed.
Edited July 12, 2018 by QQQQ
The Mighty Peanut 11.1k
5 hours ago, Joana said:
This is such a grotesque oversight that I cannot fathom how that scene ever got approved and made it to screen. June has absolutely NO way of knowing where they're going, how long they're going to travel and if they'll have to stop and hide somewhere along the way. What is the baby going to eat in the meantime? They're going to stop by at the local grocery store to get some formula? How could she not think about it?!
High stress and extreme circumstances, banking on at least the baby will be safe if anyone is caught? That’s what I tell myself, but I agree with you they should have had a line in their somewhere. Even if it was just “Emily, protect her” followed by Intense Eye Contact, we all know EM has that down to a science. June of all people knows you can get stuck for three months in an abandoned building relying on sporadic shipments of food. She was taking so damn long to make a decision I was like wtf is she doing going on a vision quest right now, she knows what’s up with Gilead escapes
Exposition, excessive or lack thereof, is one of my biggest pet peeves. This show and The Walking Dead are the biggest offenders right now. Lots of long looks and very little acknowledgement of major changes to canon.
Edited July 12, 2018 by The Mighty Peanut
rubinia 1.1k
1 hour ago, poeticlicensed said:
I recognize thst June is the protagonist , so she had to stay to move the story forward. If she is up.in Canada it won't be much of a show.
This is true, but I think a lot of people don’t think this story really *needs* more than 2 seasons. A lot of filler happened this season IMO. Unless they moved on to the stories of other Gileadeans, I don’t think June has much more to do than attempt to escape, be caught, and escape again.
5 hours ago, alexvillage said:
Was anyone else reminded of the Underground Railroad when the train showed up as the Martha's helped June escape? I think that was the purpose of the train in the scene. Marthas as Harriet Tubman.
I wasn’t. And if that’s what the writers were going for, they clearly don’t know about “Moses.” Ms. Tubman carried a pistol and threatened to shoot anybody who even thought of turning back. June’s ass would’ve been in that Hummer or dead under that bridge.
I just realized that the wives’ ugly teal dresses have different designs. The skittish wife had an elaborate knit thing going on with hers and Serena had both a boat neck and a v-neck. I know the wives knit a bunch, but who is making these standard issued uniforms? Mexico? The wives? The marthas? Or do they buy them at the Gilead Mall, Teal House/Drab Market?
19 minutes ago, QQQQ said:
I fixed it by going in and switching it to Spanish. That seemed to turn the English back on. Weird, I know.
Serena's finger was cut off after they advanced the plan for reading, so that didn't play into her changing her mind about women reading.
True. I think Serena has always missed reading though, and writing. I know about season one's statement about the Scrabble game, but honestly continuity on this show sucks. I think it was one blow for a better world for her daughter, and probably for herself. Many don't care about oppression until if impacts them or someone they love, at this point in history, I might even say "most" don't.
I"m hoping Commander Lawrence is like the Galen Erso of Gilead, he helped create it, but built it with a flaw that can be exploited and then blown up by one person like the Death Star. I love the character and would also watch Bradley Whitford read a phone book because he's just that good. Alexis Bledel was killing it for me this episode. You could feel every ounce of her trauma and terror without her having to say a thing. The whole scene in the car just felt extremely claustrophobic because there was one of two ways that car ride could have gone. The only thing that would have made her take down of Aunt Lydia better would have been if Janine had been there to get some stabs in, that girl has earned it too! Serena Joy's character has been all over the place this season where she's conflicted as in this is not the life she wanted, but could give a shit less if it's the life that other women were forced into when they didn't want it either, but she's doubled down on her bad decisions and is still all in with Gilead. Then suddenly the execution of a teenager that she barely knew and getting her finger cut off (you're not immune to the repercussions of Gilead either Serena Joy) suddenly she's okay with giving up the baby which has been so much of her character motivation for the whole show. All the Martha's and Nick risked a lot to get June out of Gilead and she doesn't get in the van? WTF? June, go to Canada, regroup, get your daughter to safety (Emily would not know Luke or Moira if she ran into them on the street FFS), get resources together and then you can storm the castle and get Hannah back. Commander Fred's "affection" will only extend so far as he's an abusive asshole, so at the end of the day, June is as expendable as the kleenex he uses to wipe himself off with after the ceremony. He's not going to go to bat for her, and now she's basically a fugitive with no plan, no resources, and an extremely short-list of allies because if I was one of the Marthas that helped out (which I wouldn't be, if Gilead ever happens I'd be sent to the colonies on the first bus) it would take a lot of convincing to get me to stick my neck out again.
KillBill 45
I get June's logic in staying even though it was the dumbest decision she made yet. I highly doubt Waterford's offer still stands after she kidnapped Nichole. What if she gets pregnant again or is sent to the colonies? Staying wouldn't have helped one bit. June's escape attempts were orchestrated by other people who risked their lives for her. She cannot come up with a plan on her own so how does she intend to save Hannah and herself when she has no power? Next season, maybe Commander Lawrence will help her get into contact with Hannah without the Waterford's help.
FierceCritter 637
This show literally gives me a stomach ache. I can't even enjoy a snack when I'm watching it.
Logic tells me June will never escape so long as Elisabeth Moss wants to stay on the show. But the relentless disappointment has me wondering if I can continue to watch more seasons.
I've hung in there with a lot of series that steadily declined. The characters and the stories kept me coming back. But on this show, I don't see how the main character's stories can ever NOT end in disappointment. That is, until the last episode of the final season.
I'm honestly hoping/wishing they'd call it a day after the 3rd. Because fucking frustrating.
1 hour ago, QQQQ said:
Same thing is happening to me on Roku. Hulu is apparently aware of the issue and are working on a fix according to a reddit thread.
Sometimes as @mamadrama mentioned, I can fix it by switching to Spanish, turning subtitles off, turning them back on, rinse, repeat.
Edited July 12, 2018 by FierceCritter
I'm sorry but June's constant need to take reflective pauses during urgent escapes makes me want to punch her right in the face. I'm constantly yelling "Just go! Just go!" Good grief, she is maddening.
I figured the nutty professor worked for the resistance (the clues were endless), but the Martha network was a nice surprise. Emily's attack on Lydia gave me a gleeful flashback of when Elizabeth gave Claudia that savage beat-down on "The Americans."
Edited July 12, 2018 by numbnut
kelslamu 751
My first thought is that the baby will starve without June or formula. Also, I thought she would have a better chance getting Hannah out from Canada. I would have never changed the baby's name to Nicole. That's just stupid. Sure, Serena loved the kid, I guess, but that doesn't give her naming rights. I saw no bonding between June and Serena that warranted the name change. She saw a young girl die, got her finger chopped off, and "now" she's willing to give up that kid? Sorry, Serena, you saw many signs of the inequality and downright brutal treatment of women before that. Why these women think they are safe as "wives" blows me away. I still can't see that large of a group of women just succumbing to the "inferiority" bestowed upon them by these men. I would have died quickly. lol I just don't know if season 3 can hold my attention at all.
Another thing, if you are hiding and car lights can shine on you, take off the bright white bonnet or whatever it is.
Edited July 12, 2018 by kelslamu
I know this has probably been gone over, but I still cannot for the life of me understand how Serena can call Holly her own child. Is she just that much in denial, wants to fit in with the ideology of Gilead that much, or just that selfish and evil to not care about anyone but herself. Probably all of them.
I wonder if Commander Lawrence is hiding his wife so that no one sees her as crazy. Would she be deemed useless and sent to The Colonies that the commander himself created? I didn't read the book, so probably far off the mark.
LeesburgLee 208
I don't agree that June's "Call her Nichole" is in any way some kind of remembrance or homage to Serena. June is remembering/honoring Nick, the baby's father. She is giving him the only place in his daughter's life she can give him, and giving her daughter a clue to who her father is.
Now as for what Serena's motives were in naming the baby Nichole... My opinion is that it was a none-too-subtle slap at Fred. If Gilead uses the tradition that a mother names the child, Fred would be stuck with it. Big "if" there, I admit.
DiabLOL 1.8k
13 minutes ago, kelslamu said:
I think that's an amazing insight, actually.
On 7/10/2018 at 11:05 PM, Umbelina said:
This show must be tough to watch if you hate Serena and hate June.
Personally, I enjoy them both. Serena is not one note, she's complicated, and no, I don't believe she EVER wanted Gilead to be like this. It took Eden's death and considering her daughter's future to push her into action, but hopefully she stays in action from now on. First up? Nail Fred's ass.
It's time for Fred to go hang on the wall, just let June meet with Hannah one more time first.
I don't blame June for staying behind for Hannah. I would do the same, I'm certain of it. No one in Canada has done squat to rescue Hannah. The only slight chance is a rescue from within.
I agree though, and I hope the reviewers nail the head writer for his lack of follow through, and also realize they can't just keep hitting reset.
Put June with the Commander Lawrence, he'll help her get Hannah out if anyone will.
Also, writers, pay him whatever it take to get him back next season.
Anela 8.3k
It was on at 9PM PST last night.
I googled. About 4 hours, with traffic.
She knows she could be killed, and will be raped and possibly even lose body parts. Her daughter getting out is more important to her.
Right, but she can't get Hannah out if she's dead. That's what I was getting at.
You're right. There are no guarantees that they will make it that far, or anywhere. But there's a guarantee that Emily is going to have something horrible happen to her in Gilead, and it won't be much better for Nicole. Should they sit there and wait for it, or should they try to escape?
Not at all. I wanted her to get into that van and go with them.
6 hours ago, Tesla said:
So they spend the whole season driving the point home that they need June and her breastmilk to feed the baby (implying that formula is not an option) and then June just hands her baby off to someone completely unprepared with no way to feed her and no idea how long they'll be traveling? Whatever, show.
This was also what I was thinking of.
1 hour ago, numbnut said:
I'm sorry but June's constant need to take reflective pauses during urgent escapes make me want to punch her right in the face. I'm constantly yelling "Just go! Just go!"
Me too. I rarely yell at what I'm watching, but I said "MOVE!!!" loudly, as I was watching at gone 5am, with headphones on. (oops.)
I've just seen the hashtag for this on twitter. This one just made me laugh.
All of the posts I've seen so far, are just like this thread.
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On 7/11/2018 at 8:31 AM, Empress1 said:
I'd actually assume her wife remarried, or at least has emotionally moved on. I think it's been three years since they saw each other (Emily said Oliver is turning 7 and I think he was 4 when they tried to flee), and they probably haven't had any contact since, with no hope of having contact since. I would hope her son remembers her though.
Fred looked like Mr. Burns at the council meeting. Serena stays thinking that Fred gives a fuck about her. He doesn't. He's gone. The goal of those in power is to remain in power. That's all he cares about. She's the same way except with far, far fewer options - she's not one of them and never will be. And after she showed him up in front of the council, there was no way he was letting her get away with that. When she asked "What did the others say?" I thought, "They told him he better get his wife all the way together."
Yeah. Prisoners do work out a lot. I'm into fitness, so I'd probably be doing push-ups and crunches and squats and tricep dips and yoga in my copious spare time. It's literally the only one of my hobbies I'd be able to even attempt to do in Gilead, and even that would be limited. I guess I could help with cooking?
Emily stabbing and beating Aunt Lydia's ass was everything I needed. And Lydia looked terrified, which she deserved. I also loved that when Emily realized what was happening she BOLTED for the van, like "HELL YEAH FUCK THIS LET'S GO."
I wish we could see more Lawrence.
The escape was exciting to watch, the Martha relay. I was spoiled, but I assumed June wasn't going back to the Waterford's. How could she? I don't know where she'll go. I don't think SHE knows where she'll go. The Resistance here is underground (and I LOVE that it's the Marthas, taking some of their power back. I was hoping to see the neonatologist), so she can't just be like "I AM JOINING THE RESISTANCE, WHO NEEDS ME?"
The story in which I am least invested now is June's, as she's choosing this and it's so narratively stupid. I want to see Emily on the road. Actually, I would totally watch an Emily spin-off.
Maybe June will be hit by a truck while she walks away and then we can focus on Emily's story. :-D I loved Emily's scenes today, as I usually do, her range of emotions after attacking Aunt Lydia were perfect.
Edited July 12, 2018 by ferjy
I wonder if Rita was always part of the resistance or if she joined after Eden was executed. She expressed a lot of guilt and regret at not helping her.
On 7/11/2018 at 5:36 AM, Anela said:
I'm watching this, and just got to the part whereFred says they can try for a boy, "it could be fun". Ugh!!!
I know that Ann Dowd is amazing, but go Emily!! That was painful to watch, but after all Lydia has put them through, I don't blame her for snapping. It looked like the knife was for the commander and his wife (if she was to be involved in the ceremony).
Really. "It could be fun." What an utter ass. I was hoping June would one-up Emily and knife Waterford then kick him around the kitchen a few times.
8 hours ago, NoSpam said:
With a grimace on her face. I'm so tired of those same facial expressions.
On 7/11/2018 at 1:22 AM, mamadrama said:
My viewing party is pissed that June stayed. After all that work the Marthas went through...
I heart Com. Lawrence, though. Wouldn't have minded more of him.
They get a big name like Bradley Whitford in and that's all we get to see of him? Instead we get more of Elizabeth Moss's grimaces.
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I don't think they know much of anything but I do think they wanted the analogy.
17 minutes ago, ferjy said:
Yes, another waste of a talented actor and don't forget how they gave just a few minutes of screen time to Marisa Tomei.
Emily hit the Trifecta! A Wife, a Commander (in a round about way) and an Aunt!
Did anyone else wonder why when June handed Emily the baby she told her to call her Nicole? I would think in the free world she would have wanted the baby to be named Holly, after her mother.
I think I am the only one but I am not impressed by Commander Lawrence. Yes, he helped and seems to be on the side of the resistance but the sarcasm, the one-liners, it all seemed a little forced to me. I am not a big fan of the actor, he always sounds like Josh Lyman to me, but it felt like he had more scenes and they got cut during editing. His refusal to go on with the ceremonial rape was too quick and casual. On the other hand, it emphasized Emily's reaction so maybe it was for the best. AB owned the episode. Her reaction after stabbing Aunt Lydia was perfect, all the emotions in one short scene.
Snarking now: after the car leaves with Emily and Holly, and June lifts her head and puts the hood on, I saw a Sith and fully expected the Star Wars theme to play at the end credits.
EM facial expressions: They need to stop because not only it is getting boring, it is also showing the actor's lack of repertoire. There was a moment before she decided to stay, she was walking with Holly towards the car and her face was supposed to show hope, victory, a good feeling. But it was the same face of defeated, complacent, compliant June when she was returned to the Waterford's house after her Boston Globe/plane attempted escape. Two very different feelings, one face. Nope. It does not work.
23 hours ago, igotquestionstoo said:
Of course, but what can she do in her position in Gilead? She is very limited in how she can help Hannah with her current status. I would escape to Canada and if nothing can be done from there, then sneak back into Gilead, but prepared. Weapons, people to help her, a decent plan. She could accomplish more as a warrior than a helpless handmaid. Ninja June! I might even give her some slack on pulling a face now and again.
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From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, with Gallatin’s Reply, [23 February 1802]
To Albert Gallatin, with Gallatin’s Reply
[23 Feb. 1802]
Th:J. to mr Gallatin
the inclosed case is entirely unintelligible to me. can you make any thing of it?
[Reply by Gallatin:]
Nicholas Reib is an old German who has tormented Congress & more particularly the Pennsylvania delegation for several years with his claim. It has been repeatedly rejected. If an answer is thought necessary, it will be sufficient to tell him that the Executive has no power in that case & that his application must be to Congress—
Respectfully your obt. Servt.
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The following day, 24 Feb., TJ returned Reib’s papers and explained that he had inquired into his case. “I find that it is not within the powers of the Executive,” he informed Reib, “and that no authority short of that of the legislature can give effect to your claim” (PrC in DLC; at foot of text: “Mr. Nicholas Rieb”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso).
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“From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, with Gallatin’s Reply, [23 February 1802],” Founders Online, National Archives, accessed April 11, 2019, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-36-02-0414. [Original source: The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, vol. 36, 1 December 1801–3 March 1802, ed. Barbara B. Oberg. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2009, p. 628.]
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To John Adams from United States House of Representatives, 22 March 1790
[March 22, 1790]
Mr. President:
The House of Representatives have agreed to the amendment proposed by the Senate, to the bill, entitled “An act to establish an uniform rule of naturalization.”
Printed Source--Senate Journal.
“To John Adams from United States House of Representatives, 22 March 1790,” Founders Online, National Archives, accessed April 11, 2019, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Adams/99-02-02-0880. [This is an Early Access document from The Adams Papers. It is not an authoritative final version.]
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11.8 Multimodal Pedagogy in Practice
Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media
Université de l'Illinois à Urbana-Champaign
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This course introduces innovative approaches to learning and teaching, with a focus on the use of e-learning and social web technologies.
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Module 2: Making Meaning by Reading + Making Meaning by Writing + Making Visual Meaning
This module begins with an overview of the conventional focus of literacy pedagogy – reading and writing. In its second half, the module applies a parallel set of tools to analysis of visual meanings.
11.1 The Contemporary Significance of Visual Meanings6:32
11.2 Designs of Visual Meanings8:39
11.3 Perceptual Images and Mental Images7:40
11.4 A Grammar of the Visual7:41
11.5 Deconstructing Images5:19
11.6 Image Making as Design6:41
11.7 Parsing Images7:52
11.8 Multimodal Pedagogy in Practice3:32
Dr William Cope
Dr Mary Kalantzis
I'm going to end now with a bit of a multiliteracies pedagogy.
I'm going to give you this little example from a science class
in a very small town called Bamaga, a very small town called Bamaga
in the far north of Australia, the very north of Cape York.
So if you've got a map of Australia in your head,
mental images, Cape York is this pointy bit on that side of the map, and
it's the very, very northern most point in Australia in Cape York.
And there's a little school there, and the people, the kids who go to school there,
are Torre Strait islanders, they're not aboriginal people.
So across northern Australia there are the Torre Straits with a number of islands,
and the Torre Strait islanders,
most of the kids in the school are Torre Strait islanders.
And the writing there is Torre Strait creole, so
the kids come to school with creole, which reads like this.
I'll read this text to you in English.
Today is Thursday, the 10th of October.
The root, igoantun, and I see the teacher's corrected that,
because she's actually interested in phonetic spelling.
Torre Strait creole is not a written language, but
in fact in order to represent the language in a way which is intelligible,
she is imposing phonetic spelling on it.
Which makes kind of sense to be quite frank,
particularly because the language is not a written language.
And Da sut, the shoot, ego ant up.
He goes up.
So the root goes down, the chute goes down.
The chute goes up.
And then we've got some labeled images of chutes and
seeds and roots and there.
Now if you're not familiar with coconuts,
these images are going to seem a little bit peculiar.
Because coconuts do a funny thing, and let me describe the school.
The school is a little one room school on the edge of a beach.
And on the edge of the beach are all these coconut trees.
And the coconuts fall on the ground.
And when a coconut falls on to the ground it lays on its side and
it germinates by the roots coming out that way, and the shoot coming out this way.
So it lays sideways and the roots don't come out of the bottom,
they come out of the side.
See, you can see there that's what's happening.
So what have we got here in terms of our multilliteracies pedagogy?
Well firstly, we've got image and we've got text.
And the sentence, the root, da rut i go ant down,
is very different from but absolutely parallel to the image.
And the one supplements the other.
So here we've got the students doing science, we've got them doing language,
we've got them doing multi-model imaging.
And by the way, the other aspect of this
multimodality distance stage here is we can walk outside the door and
pick up a coconut and see exactly this thing going on.
So it's not the meaning is not just in the text of this piece
of science work that kids are doing in this class, the meaning is in the context.
Where this makes sense to them in a way that perhaps at first didn't make sense to
you, because of the outside context.
So this is for us an example, an early literacies example,
of multiliteracies pedagogy at work.
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Benson launches the Vincent 30 amp
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Benson Amps has introduced its first channel-switching amp, the Vincent 30. It features an innovative design that provides gnarly distortion at any volume you’ve set.
The trick, according to Benson, was to add its Vinny 1 Watt circuit in the preamp section. With that firecracker of an amplifier controlling the compression and distortion, the Vincent allows for grinding power tube-driven distortion—in the dirt channel—at any volume level. Another footswitchable clean channel is modeled after Benson’s Chimera units, known for their pristine tone.
“We wanted to blur the lines between power amp and preamp dirt sounds. The Vincent does this in a way no other amp has before: By inserting a miniature power amp directly into the signal path of the dirt channel, there are zero compromises being made when you step on the footswitch,” said Christopher Benson, founder of Benson Amps.
The 30-watt amplifier features a set of five controls: “Volume,” “Treble,” “Bass,” “Gain” and “Master.” Where tubes are concerned, it has a 6L6, an EL84, two EL34s and three JJ 12AX7s. And for speakers, you can choose between a Celestion G12H30 and Weber 12A125A. An effects loop, set to pedal rather than line level, rounds out the specs.
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Testing Picture-in-Picture for videos in Firefox 69 Beta and Developer Edition
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How accessibility trees inform assistive tech
The web was designed with built-in features to make accessibility possible; these have been part of the platform pretty much from the beginning. In recent times, inspectable accessibility trees have made it easier to see how things work in practice. In this post we look at how “good” client-side code (HTML, CSS and JavaScript) improves the experience for users of assistive technologies, and how developers can use accessibility trees to help verify that these users aren't left out.
View Source 5 comes to Amsterdam
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JavaScript and evidence-based language design
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Firefox brings you smooth video playback with the world’s fastest AV1 decoder
With this week's release of Firefox 67, the new high performance royalty-free AV1 video decoder dav1d is now enabled by default on all desktop platforms (Windows, OSX and Linux) for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. And work is in progress on rav1e, the Rust AV1 encoder.
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