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Revenge on bullies: great in movies, less so in real life.
Bully beatdown videos: When revenge isn't so sweet
"It Gets Better," but not like this: Mean teens become victims in disturbing new YouTube trend
Check out this article! https://www.salon.com/2011/03/31/bully_beatdowns_viral_video/
Drew Grant
March 31, 2011 11:15PM (UTC)
Who hasn't had a fantasy of getting back at the jerk who tormented them in high school? Especially right now, when campaigns like "It Gets Better" and anti-cyberbullying groups are suddenly shedding light on what before had just been considered a part of a formative growing experience? But lately we're seeing more and more viral videos popping up of victims "beating up" the mean kids, raising the question: Who is really doing the bullying here?
This was the subject of debate two weeks ago, when Australian teen Casey Heynes made international news for a YouTube video in which he fought back and defeated a schoolyard bully named Richard Gale. It was clear from the video that Richard had provoked the attack by hitting and taunting Casey, although it was also clear that Casey was much larger (and older) than the boy he ended up punching repeatedly bodyslamming. Both Richard and Casey got their 15 minutes of fame from TV interviews, leading to another video posted two days ago: "Bully Beatdown in the Locker Room," which is even more graphic than its predecessor and is already trending on sites like Buzzfeed.
Taping school fights isn't a new occurrence, but the viral element certainly has to do with the popularity of the Australian event. It both raises questions of validity (how do we know these fights aren't being staged to get the stars their own TV interviews?) and of what message we're sending kids by passing around these revenge fantasies. Yes, we want to see bullies get a taste of their own medicine. But unlike movies or TV shows, there's no context to who is the "good guy" and who is the bad one. In real life, there is rarely such a clear delineation.
And even if there were, what are we telling kids with these videos? That violence is OK, as long as the kid had it coming to him? The message of "It Gets Better" isn't to turn around and beat the crap out of the homophobic kids in your class. When Barack Obama addressed the campaign in October, he said:
We've got to dispel this myth that bullying is just a normal rite of passage; that it's just some inevitable part of growing up. It's not.
We have an obligation to ensure that our schools are safe for all of our kids. And for every young person out there you need to know that if you're in trouble, there are caring adults who can help.
See, the thing about that school safety line is that it doesn't just apply to the victims. Every kid has a right to be safe, even if he is a little punk. What we should be showing kids isn't how awesome it is to beat down the guys harassing you, or how you get rewarded with Internet fame for doing so. Those kids from Columbine were harassed victims of bullies, and yet their reaction of violence turned them into monsters.
Yes, it's a sweet moment to see a jerk get punched in the face. But, ultimately, one that turns the victim into the bully, and continues the cycle of violence that schools are trying to stop, not reward.
Drew Grant is a staff writer for Salon. Follow her on Twitter at @videodrew.
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Roger Ailes, Gretchen Carlson (Reuters/Fred Prouser/AP/Richard Drew)
Bombshell sexual harassment allegations at Fox News: Longtime host Gretchen Carlson sues Roger Ailes after being fired
Gretchen Carlson claims the Fox News chief retaliated against her after she rebuffed his repeated sexual harassment
Check out this article! https://www.salon.com/2016/07/06/bombshell_sexual_harassment_allegations_at_fox_news_longtime_host_gretchen_carlson_sues_roger_ailes_after_being_fired/
Longtime Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson is making bombshell allegations against the cable news giant, revealing that she is no longer with the network and filing a lawsuit alleging that she was ousted in retaliation for rejecting Fox News head Roger Ailes' sexual advances.
Carlson, who had spent 11 years at Fox News, alleges that Ailes "retaliated against her and derailed her career" when she complained of sexual harassment from the 76-year-old CEO of the network and at least one male colleague at Fox News.
"We believe that the evidence will confirm that Gretchen was fired from ‘Fox & Friends’ for speaking up about demeaning and discriminatory behavior on and off the set,” Carlson's lawyer, Nancy Erika Smith, said in a statement.
In the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in New Jersey's Superior Court in Bergen County, where Ailes lives, Carlson alleged that Ailes began "ostracizing, marginalizing, and shunning" her when she refused to have a sexual relationship with him and complained of her treatment by Ailes and former "Fox & Friends" co-host Steve Doocy. The eight-page lawsuit alleges that Ailes violated the New York City Human Rights Law.
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When Carlson met with Ailes to discuss the discriminatory treatment to which she was being subjected, Ailes allegedly stated, "I think you and I should have had a sexual relationship a long time ago and then you'd be good and better and I'd be good and better," according to the complaint, adding that "sometimes problems are easier to solve" that way.
Carlson, 50, confirmed that she had been booted from her "Real Story" hosting gig on Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday:
Carlson, who most recently made national headlines for shockingly speaking out against Fox News orthodoxy and vocalizing her support for a ban on assault rifles, has frequently found opportunities to go against the Fox News grain throughout her career. In 2013, Carlson admitted that "pants were not allowed on Fox & Friends," the morning show she co-hosted with two male co-hosts from 2006 until 2013.
“I have strived to empower women and girls throughout my entire career,” Carlson said in a statement provided by her law firm. “Although this was a difficult step to take, I had to stand up for myself and speak out for all women and the next generation of women in the workplace. I am extremely proud of my accomplishments at Fox News and for keeping our loyal viewers engaged and informed on events and news topics of the day.”
Carlson's lawyers indicated that they plan to call other past or current Fox News employees to testify to Ailes' behavior.
"The law is very clear that other victims' testimony is relevant in a sexual harassment case," Smith told CNN. "We may be asking these other women to testify."
A spokesperson for 21st Century Fox released the following statement Wednesday afternoon, according to Politico:
The Company has seen the allegations against Mr. Ailes and Mr. Doocy. We take these matters seriously. While we have full confidence in Mr. Ailes and Mr. Doocy, who have served the company brilliantly for over two decades, we have commenced an internal review of the matter.
Ailes released his own, more strongly worded statement, taking a direct swipe at Carlson:
Gretchen Carlson’s allegations are false. This is a retaliatory suit for the network’s decision not to renew her contract, which was due to the fact that her disappointingly low ratings were dragging down the afternoon lineup. When Fox News did not commence any negotiations to renew her contract, Ms. Carlson became aware that her career with the network was likely over and conveniently began to pursue a lawsuit. Ironically, FOX News provided her with more on-air opportunities over her 11 year tenure than any other employer in the industry, for which she thanked me in her recent book. This defamatory lawsuit is not only offensive, it is wholly without merit and will be defended vigorously.
Read more about the long history of sexual harassment allegations made against Fox News and Roger Ailes, via Media Matters, here.
Sophia Tesfaye is Salon's Deputy Politics Editor and resides in Washington, D.C. You can find her on Twitter at @SophiaTesfaye.
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John Edward Fujiwara was born February 1, 1920, in Seattle, the third child of four born to Tetsujiro and Kosao Fujiwara. John's parents came to Seattle from Japan and were tailors to, among others, Seattle Bishop Edward John O'Dea. According to John's family, the bishop allowed their four children to attend Catholic schools at no cost. John Edward and his older brother Edward John were both named after the bishop.
John graduated from O'Dea High School in 1939 and had completed nearly three years of college when he was forced to leave with his family. His family went to the Puyallup Assembly Center and was incarcerated at the Minidoka Relocation Center in central Idaho until the war was over.
John married Makiko Takahashi, who was a senior at Garfield High School at the time of the internment. He joined the military and was never able to earn his college degree.
The couple returned to Seattle in 1949 and raised three daughters. John worked in real estate for a while before taking a job as a camera man for The Boeing Co., where he worked for over 25 years before retiring. He took care of Makiko until her death in 1976 after a long battle with cancer. He married Yukie, a co-worker from Japan, in 1981. He died in November 1983 while vacationing in one of his favorite places: Mazatlan, Mexico.
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Executive Editor Josh Roberts believes the best trips involve long hikes and muddy boots. His life goals haven't changed much since he was a kid: He still wants to be Indiana Jones when he grows up. Follow him on Instagram at @jauntist and on Twitter at @joshwritesYA.
Josh joined SmarterTravel in 2001, and is an active member in both the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
In addition to SmarterTravel, he has written for USA Today, The Boston Globe, Yahoo! Travel, The Huffington Post, Airfarewatchdog, TripAdvisor, Jetsetter, ABC News, Oyster, and Business Insider. His travel photography can be seen in Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places, published by Penguin UK.
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Late last month, JetBlue expanded its route map to include Houston, Tucson, and Sarasota. Yesterday, the carrier announced its fourth new destination in recent weeks: Columbus, Ohio.
JetBlue will begin flying daily nonstops between Columbus and New York’s JFK airport beginning October 3. It will add a nonstop between Columbus and Boston on October 18. In both cases, it plans to offer introductory sale fares ($69 each way on the New York/Columbus route, $79 each way on Boston/Columbus). These introductory prices are good for travel through November 15, and must be booked by July 24.
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Quintero v Connection: the email trail in legal dispute that featured TTFA president
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On 5 February 2016, three days after former Trinidad and Tobago national youth team striker Dwight Quintero hobbled out of a W Connection training session following a rough tackle, he received official news of the damage.
Dr Sergiy Adonin, a specialist orthopaedic surgeon from the Fracture & Orthopaedic Clinic in St Clair, declared that the injury was serious and “likely to need surgery as soon as possible.” He recommended “urgent pre-operative on the right ankle” to determine the extent of the injury and “an orthotic device as soon as possible.”
“Please help to organise the aforementioned procedures on urgent basis,” stated Adonin.
Quintero’s attorney, Fulton Wilson, forwarded the information to W Connection chairman Renee John-Williams. His aunt, Tamara Fournillier, phoned Connection coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier on several occasions—copies of her phone records were sent to Wired868—without success.
Annoyed, Quintero’s family paid to begin the medical procedures on the Connection employee.
On February 8, the Fracture & Orthopaedic Clinic presented an invoice to “Team Quintero” for the necessary medical procedures, which totalled TT$48,700. This was also forwarded to Connection.
Again, according to Team Quintero, there was no response.
On February 15, Renee responded via email and asked for a second opinion with a doctor of the club’s choice.
“I have been in receipt of the medical reports regarding Dwight Quintero,” stated Renee. “We have made arrangements for him to be assessed by Dr (Terence) Babwah on Thursday at 10.45 am at his clinic.
“Can you advise if this date and time works so that we can move forward with the necessary treatment?”
As Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) team doctor and with Renee’s father and ex-Connection chairman, David John-Williams, as TTFA president, Dr Terence Babwah’s role in this matter raises several questions.
Was he paid by Connection? Did he diagnose Quintero for free as a favour to the TTFA president?
Was the cost of the visit meant to be repaid in cash or kind by the local football body?
Wilson agreed to send Quintero to see Dr Babwah but aired his displeasure with Connection’s behaviour.
“You may or may not be aware that this, unfortunately, is the first kind of any communication made by anyone representing the Club with respect to our client’s very serious injury,” Wilson told Renee. “Our client indicated that no one from the Club took him for medical attention immediately after the injury was inflicted and that remains the case up until today, notwithstanding the fact that he is effectively immobile.”
Renee responded that she had discussed the matter with W Connection head coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier and assistant coach Earl Jean, although she got the time of the injury and Quintero’s trip to the hospital wrong. She said she had been on maternity leave.
“Earl did copy me on his response to you following receipt of your email however I have been out of office on maternity leave,” said Renee. “(…) Earl said that he did attempt to contact Dwight, however there was no answer.
“We would like for Dwight to have the necessary treatment done as early as possible to so that he can be back on the playing field… We will follow up with him as well as with the Dr after his appointment.”
On February 19, Wilson rebutted Renee’s suggestions.
“Mr Quintero’s aunt, Tamara Fournillier, called Mr Charles-Fervier on many occasions on (February) 3rd to provide him with an update with respect to Mr Quintero’s condition,” said Wilson. “However those calls went unanswered. The Club’s response to my client’s injury to date leaves a lot to be desired. The situation was aggravated by the inaccurate report provided to you by officials of the Club. It is most unfortunate.
“Our client says he received no calls from the officials from the Clubs. If calls were made from any Club official no messages were left.
“Please see the scanned version of the receipt with respect to a MRI taken by Mr Quintero and kindly make arrangement for the reimbursement of same.”
Renee, according to Wilson, did not respond to the MRI receipt or a follow-up email. Nor did she authorise reimbursement for Quintero’s expenses.
On February 25, Dr Babwah recommended surgery for Quintero.
“Due to the diastasis of the tibia and fibula he should see the orthopaedic surgeon again,” wrote Dr Babwah. “(He) may need a screw to hold bones together.”
Although Connection recommended Dr Babwah, it was Wilson who had to forward his diagnoses to Renee on February 25. Wilson asked for confirmation of receipt of the email but, again, there was no sign of a response.
On February 29, Quintero had a review consultation at the Fracture & Orthopaedic Clinic and was advised to undergo surgery by a third doctor, Dr Derrick Lousaing. He was advised that the Clinic’s foot and ankle surgeon would be in Trinidad from March 4 to 9 and he should operate then.
“It is my view because of his professional career, he requires an arthroscopy and syndesmotic assessment and possible distal tibiofibular joint stabilisation in order to return to sport at the highest level,” said Dr Lousaing. “(…) I have suggested, however, that our foot and ankle surgeon will be here from March 4 to March 19, 2016 and he should be seen by him…
“If there is concurrence on the same, then we will proceed with the arthroscopy and syndesmotic stabilisation on Wednesday March 9, 2016.”
Wilson emailed Renee again on the same day and, this time, copied Jean, Fevrier and the TTFA president.
“I am still awaiting an acknowledgment of receipt of my previous emails,” said Wilson. “Attached is the latest medical report concerning my client which is self-explanatory. Kindly let me know whether you are still on maternity leave.
“The Club’s response to my client’s serious injury has been extremely poor.”
On March 1, Renee responded to say the diagnosis was “duly noted” and that she was handing the matter over to her father and the TTFA president, John-Williams.
“Your correspondence has been received and its contents duly noted,” said Renee. “Yes, I am still on maternity leave. Mr David John-Williams will handle this matter going forward.”
It was 28 days after Quintero’s injury and three weeks since the Fracture & Orthopaedic Clinic recommended an “urgent” operation for the footballer.
Still, despite the dire warnings of the threat to Quintero’s future career, Connection apparently remain silent.
On March 8, the day before the operation, Wilson emailed John-Williams and urged him, on behalf of Connection, to take responsibility for the pending medical bill. He attached clause eight of Quintero’s contract for ease of reference.
Clause eight of Quintero’s contract with W Connection states: “Any incapacity or sickness shall be reported by the Player to the Club immediately and the Club shall keep a record of any incapacity.
“The Player shall submit promptly to such medical and dental examinations as the Club may reasonably require and shall undergo, at no expense to himself such treatment as may be prescribed by the medical or dental advisers of the Club in order to restore the Player to fitness.
“The Club shall arrange promptly such prescribed treatment and shall ensure that such treatment is undertaken and completed without expense to the player notwithstanding that this Agreement expires after such treatment has been prescribed.”
“Mr Williams, I have taken the liberty to forward this email sent to me by Tamara Fournillier, Mr Quintero’s aunt,” said Wilson. “I have also sent an extract of Mr Quintero’s contract for obvious reasons. The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow.
“Kindly liaise with Dr Lousaing with respect to payment for the cost of the surgery as a matter of urgency. Thank you.”
The TTFA president responded via email just once and it was a knife to the heart of the player and his family.
“Dear Sir, unless we have a discussion about this matter we cannot accept responsibility for paying the proposed bill,” John-Williams told Quintero’s attorney. “There are a lot of grey areas to be clarify. I am prepared to meet as early as tomorrow to sort out the grey areas.”
Wilson said he could not meet on March 9, due to court appointments. Since then, he claimed to have tried unsuccessfully to get the TTFA president to explain what grey areas he referenced as a reason not to take care of the Connection player.
On more than one occasion, the two parties could not agree on a mutually acceptable time and place.
The last email from the club, shown to Wired868, was on March 14. Once more, Renee advised Quintero’s attorney that her father would represent Connection.
“Mr Wilson, Mr John-Williams is available to meet with you any time after 4 pm once your schedule permits,” stated Renee. “Kindly advise.”
Wilson replied that he was unavailable and unwilling to meet anywhere but in Port of Spain. And the communication trail went cold.
“The injury was sustained when he was working for W Connection,” said Wilson, “and the clause said ‘we will take care of all medical cases’. There is no question in my mind that they have breached their contract with the player…
“What are the grey areas when a player sustains an injury while with the club and needs medical attention? They are throwing red herrings.
“A player is injured, he needs treatment, it is your responsibility, sort him out! It is a very straightforward issue.”
John-Williams declined comment when asked why Connection was not footing Quintero’s medical bills and why he, as TTFA president, was representing the club on the matter.
Wilson sees no way but litigation for the matter now while Quintero’s family try to raise funds to get him the operation that should salvage his career.
Connection have paid Quintero’s salary in the interim. And, should the player recover from injury, he would be obliged to rejoin the club.
If Quintero tries to use their supposed breach of contract to free himself from the “Savonetta Boys”, his case would be heard by the Pro League and, potentially, the TTFA. John-Williams wields significant influence in both organisations while he also used the TTFA’s vote to ingratiate himself to the new FIFA president, Gianni Infantino.
“It is sadly disappointing that someone who is responsible for the running of Trinidad and Tobago football and the well-being of the country’s players,” said Quintero’s aunt, Nathalie Fournillier-Reyes, “can treat someone like this.”
Quintero, according to Fournillier-Reyes, was born to play football.
On 20 January 1994, she held her newborn nephew for the first time and named him after her then friend and Trinidad and Tobago football icon Dwight Yorke, who was an Aston Villa player at the time.
“(Quintero) was my mother’s first grandchild and, when I held him for the first time in the Port of Spain hospital, he literally dribbled a lot,” said Nathalie Fournillier-Reyes. “I used that figuratively to say he would be a great football player. I was a good friend of Dwight at the time and I named him after (Yorke).
“From the time (Quintero) started walking, he was always obsessed with football.”
Quintero’s favourite player as a boy was Russell Latapy. But he became a striker like his namesake.
“From as long as I could remember, I wanted to be a professional player,” said Quintero. “From since I was in Blanchisseuse Primary School.”
Quintero went to El Dorado East Secondary in 2006, just months after Yorke captained the Soca Warriors at the Germany World Cup. And, at just 12 years old, he chose his path.
His parents lived in Blanchisseuse and he would not be able to attend training or play games for the school team and still be able to get transport home. So, for every year during the football season, he moved in with aunt Tamara at her rented home in Arouca.
“It was either that or I didn’t play football,” said Quintero. “Transportation from Blanchisseuse was hard and it wouldn’t have worked out if I had stayed in Blanchisseuse.”
Remarkably, he broke into the El Dorado first team, which was essentially an under-20 outfit, at just 12 years old and while still a form one student. He played alongside future 2009 World Cup forward Jamal Gay in his maiden SSFL season.
By 15, Quintero was selected on the Trinidad and Tobago National Under-17 Team while, three years later, he advanced to the National Under-20 Team.
At 19 years old, he was considered such a hot commodity that Trinidad and Tobago’s record goal scorer, Stern John, offered to help him agree terms as Central successfully convinced him to sign his first professional contract.
Now, three years later, he is already trying save his career.
“This injury and the way everything is happening is my worst experience ever as a footballer,” Quintero told Wired868. “The clubs here always talk about players being professional. But when it is time for them to be professional…”
Fournillier-Reyes said Quintero’s family are extremely frustrated and disappointed.
“It is a serious injury being treated like a prick on the finger,” she said. “Mr John-Williams has not pursued it or made no arrangements whatsoever, even if he said he didn’t want to pay to do it at the clinic but could arrange for it to be done at the public hospital.
“The situation has not been addressed as a matter of urgency at all. It is almost as if they think they can just stay quiet and the whole thing will go away.”
At 9.24 am on Thursday March 24, roughly five hours after Wired868 revealed details of the conflict in Part One, Renee—rather than her father and the TTFA president—contacted Wilson via email.
And Team Quintero was shocked to hear that W Connection was suddenly pushing to have the player treated at a private institution. There was no mention of the “grey areas” that John-Williams referenced three weeks ago.
“Mr Wilson, the club has been working to have Dwight’s surgery scheduled with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr David Santana,” stated Renee, “who is available at 9 am next Tuesday 29th March at his clinic in St. Augustine—141 Eastern Main Road—Caribbean Body Sculpture Ltd.
“Dwight is required to fast from midnight. Dr Santana’s number is 6xx-xxxx and has requested to meet with Dwight this evening at 6 pm with his X-rays. Kindly confirm if Dwight will be attending.”
The email caused a desperate scramble by Quintero and his representatives. From his Blanchisseuse home, unable to walk unaided and without a vehicle, the Connection player had to find a taxi that would take him to St Augustine, wait and carry him back home.
The only driver willing to take the job offered him a price of TT$500.
Wilson advised his client not to pay just yet until he could confirm with Dr Santana. But it was an exercise in futility for the attorney while Quintero and his driver remained on standby in Blanchisseuse.
At 3.58 pm, Wilson emailed Renee again.
“I have attempted to contact the doctor on several occasions to see whether he can see Mr Quintero at a later time today,” stated Wilson. “(Your) email to me with respect to the arrangements was late. He is in Blanchisseuse and has to make arrangements for transport.
“I have advised (him) not to make the trip until the doctor contacts me. I left a voicemail message with the doctor and I am awaiting word from him.”
Renee responded at 5.02 pm.
“Mr Wilson, my email was sent at 9.12 am advising of the arrangements made with the Doctor,” said the Connection official. “I would hardly consider that late. It is now 5 pm.
“I do hope that Dwight keeps his appointment, keeping in mind that this is a long weekend.”
Wilson retorted at 5.23 pm:
“I am aware of when the email was sent. Mr Quintero lives in Blanchisseuse. He has to arrange transport. I have indicated to you that I have attempted to contact the doctor to no avail. I left a message on his phone…
“I cannot assume the doctor will be at the institution at the time Mr Quintero gets there. We don’t want to waste time bearing in mind that he is injured, is coming from Blanchisseuse and has been in pain since the injury occurred weeks ago. .
“You really ought to take the initiative and call the doctor as I cannot get through to him and confirm that he is at the institution and is still prepared to see Mr Quintero (who) has to use the aid of crutches to move around. I await word from you.”
As it turned out, Dr Santana was not available.
“I did attempt to contact the doctor when you mentioned difficulties in getting on to him and experienced the same,” said Renee, at 5.44 pm. “I have just been able to speak with him and he has advised that, on review of the MRI report, he would prefer to see Dwight on Tuesday morning for a proper assessment along with the MRI film at 10 am.
“He will not be available later this evening due to works being done on his office.”
Renee declined the opportunity to comment on the timeline for Quintero’s treatment and W Connection’s conduct in the affair.
“I will not comment on this matter,” said Renee.
And there the story ends for now.
With any luck, Quintero will finally have his operation sometime before the end of March. At the time of publication, it is 52 days since the former Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 striker was injured at a W Connection training session on 2 February 2016.
And it is 49 days since Dr Adonin, a specialist orthopaedic surgeon from the Fracture & Orthopaedic Clinic in St Clair, advised that the former El Dorado East Secondary student had suffered “severe ligamentous injury to the right ankle.” and needed surgery “as soon as possible.”
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Drugs For Pets
3/26/2015 02:51:00 pmSomeNews, Strange, to-app, to-email, US
A Nevada lawmaker proposed a bill in the state legislature that would grant ailing pets access to medical marijuana.
It seems silly, but there's no downside. What can drug use do to animals? If you watch Jeremy Kyle he'll have a go at cannabis users who sit round all day doing nothing with their lives (erm, you're on daytime TV Jezza, they're your target demo), but if your dog gets into drugs it's not like it'll stop your dog from holding down a career.
Getting high can chill you out and make you want to eat all the time - which is exactly what dogs are already like. You'll never tell the difference.
OK, some studies have linked marijuana use to antisocial behaviour and paranoia - which is exactly how cats are. You'll never notice the difference.
The measure, put forward by Democrat Tick Segerblom, would let owners obtain the drug for their animals if a veterinarian confirmed it "may mitigate the symptoms or effects" of a chronic or debilitating medical condition. There is a risk that some people will be using an ill pet to get their hands on drugs.
MAN: "Hey vet, you gotta help. He's as sick as a parrot."
VET: "He is a parrot."
I think it makes sense to give drugs to animals if it will help them. I'd draw the line at giving cannabis to drug sniffer dogs. That's just cruel. Sniffer dogs are trained to sit down when they smell drugs and they'd smell it on themselves. They'd just sit there doing nothing. They'd end up being a Jeremy Kyle viewer.
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3/26/2015 02:47:00 pmNews500, Video
Here's another News500, a topical comedy show on the web. This time we hear about David Cameron's third term fail, angry hunting animals, Natalie Bennet's maths, pensions Japan's sex rate and more.
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Flag Burning Starting To Flag
3/24/2015 12:11:00 pmSomeNews, to-app
Nine people have been arrested after flags were burned during a far-right demonstration in Newcastle. It's a tricky debate, isn't it; should burning a flag be illegal. I grew up in a smokeless zone, so I'm used to it being prohibited. And remember, if you aren't going to burn a pile of flags, make sure there aren't any hedgehogs under it. Be a far right violent protester, but don't be a dick about it.
It's such an odd symbolic protest, burning a flag. It doesn't really cause your target much of an inconvenience, because it wasn't never their flag, was it. It was a flag that you bought and you burned it. It's costing money. At least if you play Quake III Arena and capture a flag you take it from them. This is like buying a copy of the red team's flag and capturing that.
About 100 people took part in the protest by National Action on the city's Quayside, Northumbria Police said. Or course any heat from the burning flag meant that they were right to not wear a coat out in the chilling weather.
I guess there are some situations in which burning a flag could be a serious offence. Like if that flag was wrapped around someone. But if we let ourselves be offended by symbolic actions we're winding ourselves up. Like in Men In Black when the bad guy gets upset when people stand on cockroaches. At least he was related to cockroaches. People aren't related to flags. Unless they're really thin in the body with a wavy head. No wonder Russell Brand is such an activist these days.
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SomeNews on Fubar: Episode 8 - A show that deals with the wisdom [Listen]
3/24/2015 11:57:00 amAudio, Fubar, Podcasts
The SomeNews project has a new arm, the radio show broadcast on Fubar Radio every Monday from 10am till 1pm, where we look at the news, from the big stories to the silly items that shouldn't even trouble the tabloid pages. And now those shows are available as a podcast. You can get them on the SomeNews iTunes page or use the SomeNews RSS feed to subscribe.
Here's episode 8. In it we talk about the secret to living 104 years, the relationship between women and food, how to light your garden, the latest political scandal and a protest with Nigel Farage.
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Dr Pepper Keeps Woman Alive For 104 Years
3/24/2015 11:41:00 amHealth, SomeNews, to-app, to-email
A 104-year-old woman in America has put her longevity down to drinking Dr Pepper. And before Obamacare that was the only doctor she could get.
You know the phrase that goes with Dr Pepper, "what's the worst that can happen", well, it turned out the worst is to live to 104-years-old. Yep, that makes sense.
She said: "Well at 103 I didn’t think I’d make it, but I’m still perking along." That must be the thing about each birthday when you're that old, you must assume it's your last one. Like when you're playing a computer game and going for a high score, you know you aren't going to be scoring like this again. She's on a run at this chalking up years lark.
Elizabeth Sullivan said: "People try to give me coffee for breakfast." Just coffee? I'm in my 30s and I need a Red Bull to get going. If I make it to 104 I assume I'll been speed and a 9-volt battery up the tradesmans to get the say started.
She said about her Dr Pepper habit: "I started drinking them about 40 years ago. Three a day. Every doctor that sees me says they’ll kill you, but they die and I don’t." Wow. Way to rub it in. I bet she turns up to their funerals laughing and opening cans of the stuff and pouring it into the open casket.
These news stories always come out where someone lives to a ripe old age and they put it down to the whisky drinking, the smoking, the long sting of hookers. Meanwhile I'm trying to avoid red meat, alcohol and fun. I might not live to 104 years old but it sure feels like it.
She even got a gift basket straight from the CEO of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Larry Young. A gift basket? She should get a lifetime supply. Which works out to... a gift basket.
[Radio Podcast] Your Remains and Lucky Charms
3/22/2015 08:28:00 pmAudio, Podcasts, RadioPod
In this show we talk about the the lucky charms that you have in life to help you out, Louis and Eleanor's relationship trouble, and after the reburial of Richard III we ask about your remains.
Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Sunday 22nd March 2015.)
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SomeNews on Fubar: Episode 7 - Scientists Playing God [Listen]
3/17/2015 01:08:00 pmAudio, Fubar, Podcasts
Here's episode 7. In it we talk about designer babies, the BBC's trouble with imposters, Clarkson, Putin and what you think you know about vegetables is probably totally wrong.
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Here's another News500, a topical comedy show on the web. This time we hear about Jeremy Clarkson's fracas and suspension, Harrison Ford's flying troubles and the ban on smoking in prisons. We also hear about the return of the wild lynx, Gregg's-free cities, and the death of Jagger.
The Case of The Missing Putin
Vladimir Putin disappeared from public view for over a week. That sounds amazing. I've love to stay indoors for a week. If I could give the Ocado man a key I wouldn't even go downstairs.
The idea of a leader who stays out of sight could soon be something we appreciate in the UK as the election gets closer. We'll soon be sick of the sight of Cameron and Miliband. That's one of the benefits of living under a corrupt political system; not too much campaigning.
He wasn't seen from the 5th to the 16th of March, which means he deliberately avoided the ides. He could be suffering from a Caesar complex. I don't know what a Caesar complex is, I think it's a shopping centre in Vegas, but Putin is suffering from one.
Some reports said he may have been in Switzerland helping his 31-year-old girlfriend giving birth but more likely is that one the bears he fights finally won a bout. If you see him weakened, crying and covered in blood he may have been beaten up by a bear. Or maybe he was helping his other half give birth after all.
During the time he was away activists held a mock funeral for him. That's what I like about the activists over there, they care. I like the idea of a mock funeral, you'd get to see what your own funeral would be like. Some people say they want everyone there to enjoy it as a celebration of your life. Not me. I want crying, sobbing and people dropping to their knees shouting, "Why God, why? He had so much to give. And was so sexy! At least we think he was. He hadn't been seen by anyone but the Ocado man in ages!"
[Radio Podcast] Worst Travel Ever and Health and Safety
In this show we talk about the kind Tom Hanks, the worst travel you have to suffer, we think about new health and safety laws that should be brought in, and Jeremy Clarkson gets in too.
Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Sunday 15th March 2015.)
SomeNews on Fubar: Episode 6 - A Well-Produced Audio Message [Listen]
Here's episode 6. In it we talk about Boko Haram's audio message and the boasts of its quality. We mention religion again and lots more.
[Radio Podcast] Jobs, Ladies and Kanye
In this show we totally missed the point of International Women's Day, the good and the bad of your job, and have you ever had bad service. Larry talks about Kanye and Kim.
Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Sunday 8th March 2015.)
Smoking Behind Bars Banned
A High Court judge has ruled the ban on smoking in public places applies to all prisons. Damn it! Now no one will want to go there.
There could be some serious ramifications of this ruling. Some say there could be unrest in the prisons. I think the bigger issue is that if you make the inmates stand outside to smoke some of them might not come back in.
The case came about after an inmate sued the Crown claiming that he was suffering from second hand smoke. That's prison rules right there. As soon as you get in you have to spot the biggest guy in there, go up to him, and show him who's boss by taking a case to the courts to ban his favourite passtime. I should say, I have never been to prison.
All I know about prison is that you pay for things with cigarettes, which is totally buggered up by this ruling.
The judge said: "In my judgment it is clear from the terms of the 2006 Act... that the intention of Parliament was indeed that it should apply to all public places and workplaces which fell within its scope, including those for which the Crown is responsible." That's the Act that makes smoking a criminal offence in enclosed public places and workplaces. So if someone is caught doing that you can send them to.... oooooh.
News500 - Madonna Falls, Miliband Stalls and Russian Balls [Video]
Here's another News500, a topical comedy show on the web. This time we hear about Madonna and her issue with gravity, the dress that everyone is going on about, the Russian man who suffered a loss, and Ed Miliband, plus loads more.
Bill Gates Says AI Will Kill Us All
3/04/2015 05:50:00 pmSomeNews, Technology, to-app, to-email
Bill Gates has warned that computers could spell the end of humanity. That's a bit rich. He's the guy that made us have one in every home. That's like being warmed of the electric grill armageddon by George Foreman.
Bill, as I call him, said that artificial intelligence (or AI as I call it) could pose a serious threat to humanity. He's right. If we make machines that do everything for us you can't blame them for wiping us all out so they get a day off. I know I would.
When we make a computer to do a job for us we lose that skill. I remember the day when we could all remember the phone numbers of people we knew. Not anymore. If you lose your phone and that person doesn't message you that's it, you have to make a new friend. It won't be long till humanity has to look up 999 in our contacts. That's when the computers will strike; we notice the robo-attack but don't know who to call about it.
When asked about his views on the AI threat Mr Gates said: "I am in the camp that is concerned about super intelligence."
Of course he is, because intelligence is his thing. When machines started taking the jobs of the people who worked in the cotton mills those people weren't happy. Now the machines are getting clever the nerds are starting to panic. You wait till the sex workers hear about the Fleshlight.
Technology will develop though, there's no point hoping that we'll go back to doing everything manually. The only way to guard against this is to have computers that are fallible, that break, need our help, need resetting often and go out of date quickly. We need machines that run on Windows. Oh, well played, clever Bill.
SomeNews on Fubar: Episode 5 - Labouring Over Tuition Fees [Listen]
Here's episode 5. In it we talk about Labour's plans for university tuition fees, Jihadi John's real identity, a wrist band that will save the world and how going to bed could kill you.
The Real Jihadi John Please Stand Up
3/03/2015 09:40:00 amSomeNews, Terrorism, to-app
It's been quite a week in the 'Jihadi John' story. We now know his true identity. And yet we still don't know who The Stig is. So it's 1-nil in the Top Gear vs ISIS battle. One is a surprisingly successful phenomenon that causes trouble on racial and religious grounds, and the other is ISIS.
The terrorist was revealed to be Mohammed Emwazi. As soon as his real name was published it dawned on us how much of a long shot it was that he was called 'John'. I know it's a popular name but statistically we should have guessed he was called Mohammed. No one dare say it though. If you suggested calling him 'Jihadi Mohammed' everyone would've said you were racist.
The newspapers have taken one of two angles on this. The Sun told the story of JJ's drug binges. I'm not sure we needed the character assassination, we already don't like the guy. I'm not sure anyone would be thinking, "I didn't mind all the terrorism and the beheadings but now I know he's taken drugs I've gone right off him." Call me Mr Scorched Earth but once you've chopped someone's head off I've made up my mind about you.
Even stranger is the other theme in the coverage, the angle that he was driven to it by the harassment by MI5. They focussed on him, thinking he may be linked to terror. Way to prove them wrong J-dawg.
According to the Metro his paranoia was started when he sold his laptop. He became convinced that the person who bought it was a spy. The reason he thought he was being spied on was that the person who bought his laptop knew his first name even though he had never told the purchaser it. That's the first name Mohammed. He wasn't a spy, he was just being racist. If he was being politically correct he'd have guessed your name was John.
[Radio Podcast] Worst Clothing, and The Dirtiest **** Award
In this show we look at the worst items of clothing you've ever had and who was to blame. We also seen who is the dirtiest **** listening to the show by asking how long you have gone without washing. Larry talks Bond film injuries and there's lots of unbroadcast material.
Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Sunday 1st March 2015.)
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Sonardyne > Press Release > Gardline upgrades with Sonardyne – From First to 6G®
Gardline upgrades with Sonardyne – From First to 6G®
Monday, 18th June 2012 7:00am
Leading marine contractor Gardline Geosurvey has selected Sonardyne International’s Ranger 2 USBL tracking system as part of a multi vessel upgrade programme. By equipping its survey vessels with Sonardyne’s latest generation acoustic technology platform, Gardline will now benefit from Ranger 2’s ability to track multiple subsea targets over long ranges and with the highest level of positioning accuracy.
Specialising in geophysical, hydrographic, environmental, oceanographic and geotechnical surveys, Gardline’s decision to switch to 6G is further recognition of the performance gains and operational savings that the new technology offers. As a result, the company decided to upgrade and replace equipment on five of its vessels to the latest Ranger 2 USBL specification. Four of the vessels were equipped with Sonardyne’s first generation USBL system, whilst a fifth had a non-Sonardyne USBL system installed.
A survey grade USBL acoustic positioning system, Ranger 2 is designed for deep water, long range tracking of underwater targets and position referencing for dynamically positioned (DP) vessels. It builds on the simplicity and performance of Sonardyne’s original Ranger system by adding support for 6G® technologies that are proven to increase the efficiency of survey operations, reduce vessel delay and improve the total cost of ownership.
“With the exception of the competing USBL system that we have had some issues with, the majority of our equipment was legacy Sonardyne technology so we knew the quality of the products we were looking at. Since installing the latest Ranger 2 systems we’ve experienced a big jump in performance and capability, meaning that we can continue to provide our clients with quality data that has been delivered in a safe, efficient manner with minimal impact on the environment.”
Steve Hodds, Navigation and Positioning Manager at Gardline
“This latest purchase reflects the growing customer demand for Ranger 2 in survey applications. Gardline has been an extensive user of our USBL products and we’re delighted to be able to continue that relationship by supplying the latest in acoustic positioning technology.”
Simon Goldsworthy, Sales Manager at Sonardyne
For more information about Ranger 2, click here.
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Sonardyne > Press Release > US Navy unveils its new Integrated Defence System with Sentinel
US Navy unveils its new Integrated Defence System with Sentinel
Thursday, 4th September 2008 3:05pm
he United States Naval Undersea Warfare Center showed-off its new Integrated Swimmer Defence system (ISD) to an invited group of VIPs and naval personnel on Rhode Island in August.
The integrated command and control platform consists of radar, electro-optical deterrent and the new Sentinel sonar system from Sonardyne. It successfully demonstrated the long range detection of swimmers and divers and their subsequent engagement. The first complete system; UOES1, will now be deployed and evaluated by the Naval Expeditionary Combat Command as part of a multi-year development and supply programme.
The demonstration capped an intensive period of trials and integration during which Sonardyne worked in close co-operation with NUWC’s Integrated Swimmer Defence project team. In addition to the preparations for the VIP day, the team achieved several notable firsts including the successful operation of a unique multi-head sonar. Two Sentinel sonars were positioned in close proximity operating simultaneously to provide wide area protection against an underwater threat. The exercise demonstrated the Sentinel system’s ability to integrate up to 10 heads with no interference or detrimental effect on performance
The Sentinel system was selected for the Integrated Swimmer Defence program after a long and intensive evaluation period. Its performance and compact physical characteristics make it ideal for both rapid deployment and permanent installations.
“Sonardyne has demonstrated a real commitment to the success of the program and worked closely with both the government team and other key partners to complete the system integration in a very tight schedule. The system performance has met our expectations”
Jim Pollock, NUWC director
The Sentinel system is an innovative approach to the defence of strategic assets from underwater intrusion, sabotage, smuggling and attack. This includes any installation with a waterside perimeter, offshore energy infrastructure, ports and harbours, shipping and personal protection. Designed to operate within demanding environmental standards, the Sentinel sonar is a compact, lightweight, simple to operate platform that can be installed autonomously or integrated into a wider command and control system to provide total domain awareness. For further information on Sentinel please visit www.sonardyne.com
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Ethan Ott
As the Director of Business Intelligence for Southern Veterinary Partners, Ethan is obsessed with data, analytics, and strategy. He works to turn data into actionable information to help improve, empower and grow the company.
Ethan brings experience from multiple industries. He worked with American Axle, formerly Metaldyne Performance Group, in automotive manufacturing as a Senior Financial Analyst where he consolidated a three billion-dollar budget and implemented a custom-coded system involving currency translation and workflow as well as an Enterprise Performance Management System by SAP at 60 locations worldwide. Ethan began his career in the banking industry with BBVA Compass, ultimately becoming a Financial Analyst performing analyses on the bank’s health and standing versus its peers.
Ethan earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Auburn University. He lives in Bluff Park with his wife Sydney and their English Setter Bandera. He is an avid sports fan and likes to test his analytical skills uncovering fantasy football gems.
What attracted you to working in the veterinary industry?
"Who doesn’t love pets and even more so, who doesn’t want the absolute best for their pets? I saw a highly effective and intelligent industry, but one that lagged from an analytics perspective. I was excited to do my part to help push the data side of the industry forward and help inform and empower the hospitals to do the very best for their clients and patients. Our team turns millions of points of data into easily digestible and actionable information for the hospitals to use and help affect change."
What do you enjoy the most about working at SVP?
"I love that our culture and camaraderie are growing as quickly as our platform. I also love that we take the stewardship of our clients' pets very seriously, but we're determined to have fun doing it."
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16 Celebs You Probably Forgot Were In The Spy Kids Trilogy
On March 30, 2001, the world was first introduced to The Cortezes, a family of spies with the niftiest gadgets and gizmos you not-so-secretly coveted. It’s hard to believe Carmen (Alexa PenaVega) and Juni’s (Daryl Sabara) Spy Kids journey began a whopping 15 years ago today, but here we are. And we still don’t have that instant food microwave thingamabob.
To celebrate, let’s take a look back at all the celebs you forgot were in the first three films. We don’t understand the fourth one and will not acknowledge it. (Sorry, Joel McHale.)
And because we highly doubt you forgot about Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Tony Shalhoub, and Mike Judge, we’re leaving them off the list, instead focusing on celebs who didn’t appear in all three films.
1. George Clooney, Spy Kids and Spy Kids 3D: Game Over
The Oscar winner played Devlin, the head of the OSS (Organization of Super Spies) in the first film and President of the United States in the third. Apparently, Clooney wore pajama pants when director Robert Rodriguez shot his scene in the first film, which explains why his legs are never shown.
2. Teri Hatcher, Spy Kids
The Desperate Housewives actress played Ms. Gradenko, an OSS traitor who tried to steal the Third Brain. When Carmen and Juni fought her for it, she accidentally had her hair set on fire via buddy pack, which is the Spy Kidsversion of a jetpack.
3. Robert Patrick, Spy Kids
Patrick’s appeared in so many different films and TV shows, I guarantee you’ve seen him before. He was Mr. Lisp, a rich businessman who wanted to take over the world. He’s the dude who wanted Fegan Floop (Alan Cumming) and Alexander Minion (Tony Shalhoub) to build him an army for world domination. Yeah, not a good guy.
4. Steve Buscemi, Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids 3D
One of the more eccentric characters in the series, Buscemi played Romero, a scientist who lived on an “invisible island” and created Romero’s Zoo and Romero’s Zoo Too (no, not “Two”), which featured genetically miniaturized animals. In Spy Kids 3D: Game Over, Romero popped up at the end to help the Cortezes fight the Toymaker’s robots.
5. Matt O’Leary, Spy Kid 2 and Spy Kids 3D
The kid from the DCOM Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire played Gary Giggles, an enemy to Juni and a crush to Carmen. He was definitely a “bad boy.”
6. Emily Osment, Spy Kids 2 and Spy Kids 3D
Before Hannah Montana, Osment played Gerti Giggles, younger sister to Gary who was equipped with spinning ponytails that helped her levitate. Oh, and you can’t forget that one scene where she and Carmen were captured by Sporky, a giant pig that can fly. Classic.
7. Ricardo Montalban, Spy Kids 2 and Spy Kids 3D
While Montalban’s appeared in so many projects, millennials and founders will probably recognize him—or at least his voice—as Señor Senior Sr. on Kim Possible. He played Carmen and Juni’s grandfather, Valentin Avellan. Forced into a wheelchair by Sebastian the Toymaker before the events in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams, Valentin helped rescue his grandkids from all the bizarre creatures on the island. In Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, he had a more prominent role, teaming up with Juni in a virtual video game to help rescue Carmen.
8. Holland Taylor, Spy Kids 2 and Spy Kids 3D
Valentin’s wife Helga Avellan was played by the snobby grandmother on Two and a Half Men. Both she and her husband were retired OSS agents and helped out their grandkids when they were in trouble. She was also a kick-ass fighter.
9. Taylor Momsen, Spy Kids 2
After she was Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (but before playing Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl) Momsen was Alexandra, the President of the United States’s daughter. Desperately seeking her father’s attention, she tried to bring him to the amusement park by causing an issue with one of the rides. Later she and Juni had a moment or two, and she appointed Gregorio Cortez (Antonio Banderas) to President of the OSS.
10. Christopher McDonald, Spy Kids 2
Before Clooney became President of the United States in the Spy Kids world, McDonald held that title. He was also one of the most neglectful parents ever, but I digress.
11. Bill Paxton, Spy Kids 2 and Spy Kids 3D
Paxton was Dinky Winks, the owner of the theme park Alexandra tried to sabotage. The theme park scenes were filmed at Six Flags Over Texas, a.k.a. the best Six Flags (but I’m biased).
12. Glen Powell, Spy Kids 3D
Before he was Chad Radwell on Scream Queens, Powell was billed as “Long-fingered Boy” in the third movie. He was the host/referee of the RoboCon in the Arena of Misfortune. Though he wasn’t ever referred to by name as “Long-fingered Boy,” I’m assuming he got his name from the robot he operated with very long fingers.
13. Salma Hayek, Spy Kids 3D
Hayek played Cesca Giggles, Gary and Gerti’s mother. She, along with her husband Donnagon (Mike Judge), did their best to help Juni navigate his way through the virtual video game to save Carmen and defeat the Toymaker.
14. Sylvester Stallone, Spy Kids 3D
Stallone ditched his boxing gloves for robots when he played Sebastian the Toymaker, the main villain in the third film. Pissed he was imprisoned by the OSS, he decided to kidnap all the children in the world and control them for total domination. It was Sly who was pulling the strings for the virtual video game Juni and Carmen had to conquer. He also created three holographs of himself to advise him when need be. LOL.
15. Elijah Wood, Spy Kids 3D
Wood was simply known as “The Guy,” a pro gamer for the virtual video game and had 100 lives to spare. After helping Juni and Carmen in the game, he was killed. Womp womp.
16. Selena Gomez, Spy Kids 3D
Before Wizards of Waverly Place or her music career, Gomez played “Waterpark Girl.” No, really, that was her character’s name in the closing credits. She hired Juni to find out why the water in her water park, “Agua Park,” was missing. Adorbs.
Happy 15th Anniversary, Spy Kids!
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Lunar Lava Tubes Might Make Underground Moon Cities Possible
By Leonard David 2015-04-01T22:01:36Z Science & Astronomy
The city of Philadelphia is shown inside a theoretical lunar lava tube. A Purdue University team of researchers explored whether lava tubes more than one kilometer wide could remain structurally stable on the moon.
(Image: © Purdue University/Courtesy of David Blair)
THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Earth's moon is rife with huge lava tubes – tunnels formed from the lava flow of volcanic eruptions – and new theoretical work suggests that these features could be large enough to house structurally stable lunar cities for future colonists.
Data from NASA's Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission suggests that lava tubes on the moon could have diameters in excess of more than half a mile (1 kilometer). These features could support future long-term human exploration on the moon, offering shelter from cosmic radiation, meteorite impacts and the wild temperature swings of lunar day and night, according to scientists with Purdue University who performed the study.
Purdue University researchers presented their research during the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference held here March 16-20. [Lava Tubes on the Moon: Home for Astronauts? (Video)]
Beneath the Moon
According to Jay Melosh, a Purdue University distinguished professor of Earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences, the edges of the lava cool as it flows to form a pipe-like crust around the flowing river of lava. When the eruption ends and the lava flow stops, the pipe drains leave behind a hollow tunnel.
"There has been some discussion of whether lava tubes might exist on the moon," Melosh said in a Purdue press statement. "Some evidence, like the sinuous rilles observed on the surface, suggest that if lunar lava tubes exist they might be really big."
The presence of sublunarean voids has recently been confirmed via the observation of "skylights" in several lunar maria.
Southeast view across Vallis Schröteri [Apollo 15 Metric Image AS15-M-2612].
(Image credit: NASA/JSC/Arizona State University)
David Blair, a graduate student in Purdue's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, led the study that examined whether empty lava tubes more than 1 kilometer wide could remain structurally stable on the moon.
The Purdue team found that if lunar lava tubes existed with a strong arched shape like those on Earth, they would be stable at sizes up to 5,000 meters, or several miles wide, on the moon.
"This wouldn't be possible on Earth, but gravity is much lower on the moon and lunar rock doesn't have to withstand the same weathering and erosion,” Blair reported. "In theory, huge lava tubes — big enough to easily house a city — could be structurally sound on the moon."
Skylights on the Moon are collapses that occur over subsurface voids. Skylights occur in many terrestrial lava tubes, providing access, although sometimes requiring shimming down a rope. If the skylight roof is too thin, their edges may collapse, making them dangerous places to stand. Shown here is a skylight in the Moon’s Marius Hills.
(Image credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University)
Stability factors
Blair and his team found that a lava tube's stability depended on the width, roof thickness and the stress state of the cooled lava. They modeled a range of these variables.
The researchers also modeled lava tubes with walls created by lava placed in one thick layer and with lava placed in many thin layers.
Moreover, the study findings about lunar rock and the moon's environment were applied to civil engineering technology used to design tunnels on Earth.
Future work, Blair advised, will provide a more accurate picture of the maximum possible size of lunar lava tubes.
Leonard David has been reporting on the space industry for more than five decades. He is former director of research for the National Commission on Space and is co-author of Buzz Aldrin's 2013 book "Mission to Mars – My Vision for Space Exploration," published by National Geographic, with a new updated paperback version to be released in May. Follow us @Spacedotcom, Facebook and Google+. Published on Space.com.
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Liquor Licences are issued by the Provincial Government's Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB)
The LCLB will not issue new liquor licences or amend existing licences for liquor‑primary establishments such as pubs, bars and nightclubs without local government support. The person wishing to apply for a new licence or to amend an existing licence for an establishment located within the District's jurisdiction should contact the District of Sparwood to receive a copy of the District's Delegation Bylaw.
Special Occasion Liquor Licences
Under the Delegation Bylaw, the Director of Community & Facility Services has been delegated the authority to support the issuance of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOL) by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for an event that is to be held at a public facility or in a public park.
When considering supporting a SOL, the Director shall take into consideration when determining to support or refuse permission for liquor at the event:
The location, nature and duration of event;
All youth events and minor sports events, including banquets are designated as events not suitable for alcohol use.
Consideration will be given to the proximity of youth to facilities and fields for alcohol use when booking the event.
The proposed quantity of liquor in relation to the number of adults attending the event;
Previous compliance by applicant for a similar event; and
Impact to surrounding neighbours.
The Director may require restrictions be imposed, such as limited hours of liquor service be placed on the SOL, types of alcohol to be served, to ensure that:
Facilities and recreational areas are safe for people using them, whether intoxicated or not.
Event applicant must provide proof of liability insurance ($5 million minimum) to the Director of Community & Facility Services, or designate, with the District named as an additionally insured party at least 14 days prior to the event.
Event applicant must agree to attend the event and be responsible for making decisions about the operation of the event based on LCLB and municipal regulations.
Event applicant must demonstrate that he/she understands the LCLB requirements and regulations.
Patrons are monitored to ensure that they behave responsibly and are not intoxicated.
All patrons are kept safe.
Information Needed to Apply for a New Licence
The following information is required when submitting a Liquor Licence application:
applicant's name, mailing address, telephone/fax number, email address;
licensee name on liquor licence (establishment);
type of licence required (liquor-primary or food-primary*);
proposed hours of operation;
seating capacity;
drawing of establishment;
proposed activity and entertainment;
specific markets being targeted;
noise abatement measures undertaken;
specifics of staff training; and
community impact statement outlining the proposed establishment's potential for positive and negative impacts on the community.
Note* Food Primary licence applications are only reviewed when liquor service is to extend past midnight or for patron participation entertainment.
Information Needed to Amend an Existing Licence
All permanent change applications which require public consultation are considered by Council. Permanent changes include:
Liquor-Primary licences: relocation, extension of hours, capacity increase or patio; or
Food-Primary: patron participation entertainment or liquor service past midnight.
The following information is required when submitting a permanent or temporary change application:
applicant's name, mailing address, telephone/fax number and email address;
licensee name (as shown on licence);
copy of existing licence (establishment);
type of licence (liquor-primary or food-primary);
hours of operation;
drawing of establishment; and
type of change requested (i.e: name changes, change of hours, entertainment endorsement, structural change, increase in seating capacity, etc.).
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Jeffery Maier's infamous glove from 1996 ALCS up for auction
Written By Troy Machir
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Shield you eyes, Orioles fans.
The glove used by then 12-year old Jeffrey Maier to snag the ball out of the reach of outfielder Tony Tarasco in Game 1 of the 1996 ALCS between the Orioles and Yankees is up for bid at Heritage Auctions, and can be yours for just $13,000.
MORE: Sporting News picks Public Enemy No. 1 for every MLB team
It's one of the most infamous moments in baseball history. The Orioles led the Yankees by one run in the bottom of the eighth inning when Derek Jeter belted a shot to deep right field. As Tarasco went back to make the catch, Maier reached out with his black Mizuno outfielder's glove to catch the ball right before it fell into the glove of Tarasco.
Tarasco argued that Maier had interfered, which he had, but umpire Richie Garcia ruled it a home run, thus tying the game. The Yankees would go on the win Game 1, before winning the series in five games. They then won the World Series, defeating the Atlanta Braves in six games.
While it's hard to believe any Baltimore fan would be willing to pony up thousands of dollars for such a despicable piece of leather, it would make for a nice piece of firewood. Or perhaps they could launch it into space.
What we're trying to say is there are options here.
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Skip Bayless Doesn’t Let His Wife Use Twitter Because ‘She’s More Opinionated Than Me’
Jake ODonnell 10:53 am, September 16th, 2015
Marshawn Lynch doesn't give a shit about what anyone thinks -- let alone the cast of blowhards on "First Take." So why would he care what they thought about an innocuous, reasonable criticism his mother, Delisa Lynch, posted to Facebook regarding Seahawks' offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell? According to Skip Bayless, Marshawn should be "taken to the carpet" for his mom's opinionated paragraph.
Um, why? Because you say he should? That doesn't make any sense. Lynch didn't break any rules by having a family member with an internet connection, and you are only expected to protect your image if you give a shit about it in the first place. Marshawn Lynch does not, so there's no reason to bother him about his mom's social media activity. Alas, Skip Bayless controls his own public persona with the ice cold precision of Kim Jong Un and expects others to do so, as well.
Here's what Lynch's mom said that has Skip all bent out of shape (the post has since been taken down):
"Too the smart azz media who wrote that's why marshawn didn't get the ball in the superbowl ,how many times did russell get sacked yesterday dont worry i will wait on the answer plus it was totally different at the superbowl the line was better than yesterday no blocking and to the offense caller who should have been fired yes i said it Fired !!! He is the worst play caller ever the only reason he called that dumb azz play yesterday is to be able to justify the 1 yard that wasn't called in the superbowl ,but most fans already figured this out .were still on a mission but i know the Seahawks staff loves that play caller more than a win ,go figure ?#?nfldontpayme?# I love this team and will stand up to anybody who tries to destroy it boom!!!!"
Skip made it evident that he holds people accountable for the opinions of their close family members, and in fairness, he'd hold his own family members accountable for ruining his good name were they to go rogue and pop off online. Even his life partner Ernestine -- someone he claims to be more opinionated than himself. Wait, how is that possible?
"You know Ernestine, my Ernestine? She has wanted to be on Twitter for the last two years. She is more opinionated than I am and she is definitely more knee-jerk owe opinionated than I am, and I just flat out said 'No, you are not going to join Twitter.' You're not going to have your own Twitter site because I would be held accountable by you hitting send in all your anger and passion spilling over about something that somebody said about me that i don't even care about. so i don't want to be held accountable for that. my dear, my darling. so, no, you're not going to be on twitter because you would be hitting send, send, send. and i would go down, down, down." Skip said about his wife...on TV.
"Let me confirm for the masses, as somebody who loves himself some Ernestine, who knows her very, very well," Stephen A. Smith said through a massive smile. "I can confirm and completely concur."
"Yes you can," Skip responded.
Wait, is it just us or does it sort of sound like the "First Take" crew have a little triad going on here? Oh my god...
[Barfs onto keyboard]
"By the way," Skip continued. "That's the only reason I wouldn't want [Stephen A. Smith] to give up your phone if the NFL were investigating you, because there are a few texts from Ernestine in there I would not want to be made public."
Ok, first of all, ew. What in God's name is on that man's phone and please can someone throw it into a volcano? Ew ew ew ew ew. Second of all, ew.
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Home / Oasis / Liam Fray On How Oasis' 'Columbia' Makes You Feel Invincible
Liam Fray On How Oasis' 'Columbia' Makes You Feel Invincible
Monday, February 11, 2019 Oasis
Liam Fray from The Courteeners has spoken to Q about Oasis' 'Definitely Maybe'.
"I was nine when this came out, so I actually got it after I got Morning Glory. Even at 11/12, you could hear it was rawer and angrier. Bring It On Down is pure rage, it's great. I think that song sums up The Courtneers as a band, cos we do feel like the uninvited guest. When we came out, Oasis had just split up so people needed something to fill that hole. Even now we put Cigarettes & Alcohol on before we come onstage and the place just erupts. it's still so powerful".
"If you listen to Columbia walking down Market Street in Manchester, it makes you feel invincible. I also get a bit of vulnerability from the lyrics, like Noel knows his life is going to change at that moment. I think Rock 'n' Roll Star may have slightly been a homage to I Wanna Be Adored. Those two opening tracks - that is amazing to write that on your debut album. It's funny as fuck. They must have thought 'Fuck off, tonight I'm a rock'n'roll star."
Taken from the new issue of Q that has a feature on the 156 Most Influential Records Of All Time.
Liam Fray On How Oasis' 'Columbia' Makes You Feel Invincible Reviewed by stopcryingyourheartout.com on Monday, February 11, 2019 Rating: 5
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US, Russia hold military talks to avoid mishaps over Syria
A rebel fighter base said to have been targeted by Russian air strikes.REUTERS
Oct 2, 2015, 3:31 am SGT
http://str.sg/Z6kE
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Pentagon held talks with Moscow officials Thursday to try to avoid mishaps between the two military powers, though it wasn’t clear how fruitful the effort was amid a second day of Russian bombing in Syria.
US military officials were furious Wednesday after Russia only gave them an hour’s vague “heads-up” it was about to begin bombing. The warning didn’t specify when or where the strikes would occur, only that coalition planes should avoid the area.
With a US-led coalition carrying out near-daily plane and drone strikes in Syria, the new reality of Russia flying sorties in the same air space has left the Pentagon worried about planes crossing paths and sparking a major international incident.
Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said Defence Department officials spoke with Russian counterparts for about an hour via video in what he said was a “cordial and professional” exchange.
He gave few details but said officials discussed which international frequencies could be used if a pilot was in distress and what language aircrews should communicate with each other in.
“We made crystal clear that at a minimum the priority here should be the safe operation of the aircrews over Syria,” Cook said. No follow-up calls had been scheduled yet, he added.
The United States has repeatedly stressed the urgent need for Russia to communicate with it about when and where it plans to fly its fighter jets and bombers. In military jargon, such discussions are known as “deconfliction.”
Russia on Wednesday launched its first air strikes in Syria, marking its explosive arrival in the 4.5-year-old conflict that has claimed some 250,000 lives.
Strikes continued Thursday with Russian warplanes hitting opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
The Russians currently have at least 32 warplanes deployed in Syria, US officials say.
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Read a long-lost, just-discovered Sherlock Holmes story. Is it the real deal?
Tag: Sherlock Holmes
Tag: Arthur Conan Doyle
Now, this is a mystery worthy of the great consulting detective himself! An 80-year-old man has apparently found a long-lost Sherlock Holmes story in his attic. But is it the real deal?
Walter Elliot, a former poet and historian, found the 1,300-word story while cleaning up his attic. It was in a 48-page pamphlet printed back in December of 1903 in order to raise money to restore a bridge in the Scottish border town of Selkirk destroyed during a flood the year before (1902). The story is titled Sherlock Holmes: Discovering the Border Burghs and, by deduction, the Brig Bazaar. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had apparently agreed to open the event (a three-day local bazaar) and has had a bit of history with the town. But is it really from Conan Doyle? Therein lies the mystery.
Walter Elliot told the Telegraph:
“The Saturday was opened by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He had written a wee story about Sherlock Holmes and Watson and this was in the book.
“I can't remember how much they raised but they wanted it to be a carriage bridge but they didn't get quite enough for that, but they built an iron bridge and it's still there today.
“He really must have thought enough of the town to come down and take part and contribute a story to the book. It's a great little story.”
However, Elliot admits that he’s not 100 percent sure that the story was indeed written by Conan Doyle, though he thinks so, telling the Guardian: “It’s unsigned, and I’m not a specialist, but the vocabulary seems pretty close to the way Conan Doyle wrote. I’m fairly sure it was written by him.”
However, Radio Times reports that Holmes expert Mattias Boström (via his blog ihearofsherlock.com) disputes that whole notion. In fact, Boström actually claims that newspaper reports from the time prove that he could not have written it, saying:
“By using quotation marks around Sherlock Holmes the author of the story showed that this person was fictional; the detective's name was often written that way in the newspapers back then.
Conan Doyle's host, the Selkirkshire historian Mr. Thomas Craig-Brown, made a long introduction to the recital –everything he said was reported in the weekly local newspaper The Southern Reporter – but he made no mention of a new Sherlock Holmes story by Conan Doyle soon being published in the local booklet.
It would really have been worth mentioning since Conan Doyle had started publishing new Holmes stories in The Strand Magazine earlier that same autumn.”
Now that the game’s afoot, have a look at the short story, and let us know if you can deduce whether this Sherlock Holmes short story could be the real deal:
Sherlock Holmes: Discovering the Border Burghs and, by deduction, the Brig Bazaar
"We've had enough of old romancists and the men of travel" said the Editor, as he blue-pencilled his copy, and made arrangements for the great Saturday edition of the Bazaar Book. "We want something up-to-date. Why not have a word from 'Sherlock Holmes?'"
Editors have only to speak and it is done, at least, they think so. "Sherlock Holmes!" As well talk of interviewing the Man in the Moon. But it does not do to tell Editors all that you think. I had no objections whatever, I assured the Editor, to buttonhole "Sherlock Holmes," but to do so I should have to go to London.
"London!" scornfully sniffed the Great Man. "And you profess to be a journalist? Have you never heard of the telegraph, the telephone, or the phonograh? Go to London! And are you not aware that all journalists are supposed to be qualified members of the Institute of Fiction, and to be qualified to make use of the Faculty of Imagination? By the use of the latter men have been interviewed, who were hundreds of miles away; some have been 'interviewed' without either knowledge or consent. See that you have a topical article ready for the press for Saturday. Good day."
I was dismissed and had to find copy by hook or by crook. Well, the Faculty of Imagination might be worth a trial.
The familiar house in Sloan Street met my bewildered gaze. The door was shut, the blinds drawn. I entered; doors are no barrier to one who uses the Faculty of Imagination. The soft light from an electric bulb flooded the room. "Sherlock Holmes" sits by the side of the table; Dr Watson is on his feet about to leave for the night. Sherlock Holmes, as has lately been shown by a prominent journal, is a pronounced Free Trader. Dr. Watson is a mild Protectionist, who would take his gruelling behind a Martello tower, as Lord Goschen wittily put it, but not "lying down!" The twain had just finished a stiff argument on Fiscal policy. Holmes loq—
"And when shall I see you again, Watson? The inquiry into the 'Mysteries of the Secret Cabinet' will be continued in Edinburgh on Saturday. Do you mind a run down to Scotland? You would get some capital data which you might turn to good account later."
"I am very sorry," replied Dr Watson, "I should have liked to have gone with you, but a prior engagement prevents me. I will, however, have the pleasure of being in kindly Scottish company that day. I, also, am going to Scotland."
"Ah! Then you are going to the Border country at that time?"
"How do you know that?"
"My dear Watson, it's all a matter of deduction."
"Will you explain?"
"Well, when a man becomes absorbed in a certain theme, the murder will out some day. In many discussions you and I have on the fiscal question from time to time I have not failed to notice that you have taken up an attitude antagonistic to a certain school of thought, and on several occasions you have commented on the passing of "so-called' reforms, as you describe them, which you say were not the result of a spontaneous movement from or by the people, but solely due to the pressure of the Manchester School of politicians appealing to the mob. One of these allusions you made a peculiar reference to 'Huz an' Mainchester' who had 'turned the world upside down.' The word 'Huz' stuck to me, but after consulting many authors without learning anything as to the source of the word, I one day in reading a provincial paper noticed the same expression, which the writer said was descriptive of the way Hawick people looked at the progress of Reform. 'Huz an' Mainchester' led the way. So, thought I, Watson has a knowledge of Hawick. I was still further confirmed in this idea by hearing you in several absent moments crooning a weird song of the Norwegian God Thor. Again I made enquires, and writing to a friend in the South country I procured a copy of 'Teribus.' So, I reasoned, so — there's something in the air! What attraction has Hawick for Watson?"
"Wonderful," Watson said, "and —"
"Yes, and when you characterised the action of the German Government in seeking to hamper Canadian trade by raising her tariff wall against her, as a case of 'Sour Plums,' and again in a drawing room asked a mutual lady friend to sing you that fine old song, 'Braw, braw lads,' I was curious enough to look up the old ballad, and finding it had reference to a small town near to Hawick, I began to see a ray of daylight. Hawick had a place in your mind; likewise so had Galashiels — so much was apparent. The question to be decided was why?"
"So far so good. And—"
"Later still the plot deepened. Why, when I was retailing to you the steps that led up to the arrest of the Norwood builder by the impression of his thumb, I found a very great surprise that you were not listening at all to my reasoning, but were lilting a very sweet - a very sweet tune, Watson - 'The Flowers of the Forest;' then I in turn consulted an authority on the subject, and found that that lovely if tragic song had a special reference to Selkirk. And you remember, Watson, how very enthusiastic you grew all of a sudden on the subject of Common-Ridings, and how much you studied the history of James IV., with special reference to Flodden Field. All these things speak, Watson, to the orderly brain of a thinker. Hawick, Galashiels, and Selkirk. What did the combination mean? I felt I must solve the problem, Watson; so that night when you left me, after we had discussed the "Tragedy of a Divided House," I ordered in a ton of tobacco, wrapped my cloak about me, and spent the night in thought. When you came round in the morning the problem was solved. I could not on the accumulative evidence but come to the conclusion that you contemplated another Parliamentary contest. Watson, you have the Border Burghs in your eye!"
"In my heart, Holmes," said Watson.
"And where do you travel to on Saturday, Watson?"
"I am going to Selkirk; I have an engagement there to open a Bazaar."
"Is it in aide of a Bridge, Watson?"
"Yes,' replied Watson in surprise; "but how do you know? I have never mentioned the matter to you."
"By word, no; but by your action you have revealed the bent of your mind."
"Impossible!"
"Let me explain. A week ago you came round to my rooms and asked for a look at 'Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome.' (You know I admire Macaulay's works, and have a full set.) That volume, after a casual look at, you took with you. When you returned it a day or two later I noticed it was marked with a slip of paper at the 'Lay of Horatius,' and I detected a faint pencil mark on the slip noting that the closing stanza was very appropriate. As you know, Watson, the lay is all descriptive of the keeping of a bridge. Let me remind you how nicely you would perorate —
When the goodman mends his armour
And trims his helmet's plume,
When the goodwife's shuttle merrily
Goes flashing through the loom,
With weeping and with laughter.
Still the story told —
How well Horatius kept the bridge,
In the brave days of old.
Could I, being mortal, help thinking you were bent on some such exploit yourself?"
"Very true!"
"Well, goodbye, Watson; shall be glad of your company after Saturday. Remember Horatius' words when you go to Border Burghs: 'How can man die better than facing fearful odds.' But there, these words are only illustrations. Safe journey, and success to the Brig!"
Now, we're sadly no Sherlock Holmes experts -- although we're great admirers of the deerstalker-wearing famous detective -- and we can't say whether it is indeed from the mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself. But perhaps it was more elementary to you?
(via The Telegraph, The Guardian, Radio Times)
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Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Riva Longa 49, Murano, Venice, Italy
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Rooms18.5
Public Spaces18
Service18.5
Overall18.5
It’s not just the small, independent boutique hotels that are full of local character these days. Increasingly, the best big hotel chains are getting in on the action too — opening hotels where the furniture is crafted by local artisans, the ingredients for breakfast sourced from the local farmers market and all the rest. The Accor hotel group’s MGallery collection of boutique hotels does this particularly well. They’re quick to point out that the “M” stands for “memorable,” and in the case of MGallery LaGare Hotel Venezia, the adjective is certainly apt.
The grand Gare Hotel, as it used to be called, was the first hotel to open on the island of Murano, famous for its centuries-old glass-making tradition. But that’s not even the most interesting historic fact about the place. The hotel was built within the old walls of a former kiln — and before that, going all the way back to the fourteenth century, the building was a church. Everywhere you look in the public spaces, the building’s unique backstory shines through. The storied palazzo is filled with the island’s signature glass ornamentation, not least in the opulent chandeliers overhead. Where things get more modern is in the hundred and eighteen guest rooms, with a subdued color palette, Venini lighting, parquet floors, spacious baths and all the standard amenities.
Still, it’s the hotel’s traditional features that really make it memorable — the elegant bar and restaurant overlooking a lovely Venetian-style courtyard, an arched ceiling calling to mind the building’s original functions, a local artisan teaching guests how to make beaded necklaces during a glass-making class. The old magic of the island still lives here, yet it’s also plenty convenient, especially since the hotel offers a private (and complimentary) shuttle service along the lagoon to Venice’s train station or airport. Another added bonus: you’ll have a great travel story to share at a future dinner party when someone compliments your new Murano napkin rings.
Style: Contemporary Classic
Golf nearby
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James Rickman
James Rickman plays in the band People Get Ready, whose second album Physiques is available via Brassland. He’s also a freelance writer and a contributing editor at Paper magazine. Follow PGR here and James here.
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Peer-to-peer: what would happen to returns in a financial crisis?
An estimated 405,000 will invest in new P2P Isas, lured by '5.2pc returns'. But there's a catch
Ben and Sophie Hammond are among the peer-to-peer savers who will open a new 'innovative finance Isa' when it becomes available next year Photo: Philip Hollis
By Kate Palmer
8:00AM BST 17 Oct 2015
Hand over your money to hundreds of strangers, trusting that they pay the money back plus interest: it sounds like a venture for the most risk-prone of investors – or the plain reckless.
Yet peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has exploded in popularity. In a decade, £2.6bn has been lent out by 100,000 Britons in peer-to-peer loans with investors putting away around £6,000 each. It matches the typical amount held in cash Isas.
The Government has noted this and will, from next April, allow the inclusion of these “savings” in Isas.
Research published today predicts this will lead to a fourfold take-up. Yorkshire Building Society said 405,000 savers will plough their money into the new tax-free accounts. The Peer-to-Peer Finance Association (P2PFA) expects the sector to double in size every six months for the foreseeable future.
Ben Hammond and his wife, Sophie, pictured above, are among those already hooked, with 15pc of their savings in P2P.
The industry began life a decade ago, with savers lending money directly to borrowers. Cutting out the banks hands both sides a better rate.
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Peer-to-peer: track record
The typical lender earns 5pc – easily beating traditional savings. But some experts are concerned. These firms are not covered under the Government-backed compensation scheme that protects deposits up to £85,000, per financial institution, if it goes bust, falling to £75,000 in January.
Despite the risks, no investor has lost money using the four biggest platforms: Zopa, RateSetter, Funding Circle and Market Invoice, they claim.
So far the “default” rate, the proportion of money not repaid, among P2P borrowers is less than 1pc. But these big players also hold a “reserve fund” which compensates if too many borrowers default.
But chartered financial adviser Patrick Connolly of Chase de Vere said that most advisers won’t recommend P2P. “This is a growing market that hasn’t been tested through a long and difficult period. As it becomes more and more popular we see new entrants coming to the market and they are of lower quality,” he said.
Among the newcomers is failed firm TrustBuddy, which this week froze all lender cash due to suspected misconduct. The Swedish firm has halted new business due to concerns it was giving lenders’ money to fund existing bad debts. It opened for lending in 2013 offering Britons rates of up to 12pc. The typical rate across the industry is just 5.2pc. It has now frozen an estimated £20m.
“I don’t know of any financial advisers who would promote peer-to-peer simply for this type of scenario – there is no compensation if a P2P firm folds,” said Mr Connolly.
Data from the Financial Conduct Authority, which has regulated P2P since 2014, shows 30 firms have so far withdrawn applications for approval.
Peer-to-peer Isas: what we know so far
From April 2016 new “innovative finance” Isas mean savers will be able to put in £15,240 sheltered from tax. It will undoubtedly improve the attraction, and the credibility, of P2P.
The Hammonds, who live in Hampshire, are among those who would benefit. “I’d definitely wrap my loans in an Isa as I’m a higher-rate taxpayer,” said Mr Hammond, a property lawyer. He said the traditional “safe havens” for cash did not offer attractive enough rates and that peer-to-peer had become a “place where my money is safe but I also get a reliable return”.
Photo: Philip Hollis
Mr Hammond, 41, began with Zopa, the biggest and oldest firm, and which lets you fund unsecured personal loans.
“I quickly decided I knew property better and decided to switch to Landbay, which lends to landlords. That way, I knew if they could not repay their loans there is the asset to fall back on,” he said.
The Hammonds are expecting a baby next month and want less risk. He now earns 3pc plus Bank Rate.
When “innovative finance” Isas are available, savers will be able to lend through just one peer-to-peer platform in the Isa. The Government has yet to confirm if old Isas can be transferred to the new one.
What could burst the peer-to-peer bubble?
History tells us that bad borrowers play a large part in economic meltdowns. When bankers ploughed investors’ money into the mortgage market before the credit crisis in 2008, they took on more and more risky borrowers.
A similar spiral could conceivably happen, warned Neil Faulkner of 4thWay, a risk rating agency.
There is a shortage of borrowers. Mr Faulkner said: “As the peer-to-peer lending platforms grow they also, to an extent, have to accept worse borrowers. This imbalance could worsen causing some firms to lose their discipline and take on bad borrowers in a bid to stay attractive to lenders.”
Zopa, with £789m on its loan book, is a “victim of its own success”, said Mr Faulkner, because it has too few borrowers. It used to accept 1pc of applicants but now takes on 20pc, although this is similar to the acceptance rate for bank loans.
Landbay also took on more risk in response to demand from lenders. Previously it would only approve buy-to-let mortgages with a 28pc deposit but will now accept borrowers with 20pc.
As investors pour into peer-to-peer, interest rates will drop making it less attractive. “In this way, we could see a ‘see-saw’ effect when the lender-borrower imbalance goes the other way,” said Mr Faulkner.
For the first time, peer-to-peer firms have been subject to a “stress test” similar to those imposed on banks which models the impact of a recession on their loan book.
Tests carried out by 4thWay show lenders using the biggest P2P firms, who lend over a five-year period, should not lose capital during a crisis. They assume a severe scenario: a one in 100-year recession, roughly as extreme as the 2008 credit crisis.
• How safe is peer-to-peer lending?
Only one firm, Zopa, was around to endure the last crisis. But now that it accepts more borrowers the impact could be worse, warns Mr Faulkner. The Zopa “reserve fund”, currently 2pc of money lent out, would be completely depleted once its loan book loses £13m of its £448m stock. Each investor would lose 3pc, which would be paid for over one year’s interest.
Funding Circle lends directly to businesses, broadly reflecting UK industry, including 15pc retail, 11pc construction and 6pc agriculture.
Its co-founder James Meekings said its “no start-ups” rule and average age eight of its businesses, meant it would be able to weather a recession where bad debts increase by 65pc. Its own stress test conducted by consultants, Hymans Robertson, showed rates would drop 7pc to 5pc.
4thWay predicted Funding Circle investors who lent only to the safest businesses – its “A+” borrowers that return 5pc a year – would face losses of around 5pc of their original investment. This would be covered by interest earned, it said. But lenders who opt for its highest-risk businesses except those placed in its new “E” grade – where expected returns exceed 7pc – could lose 9pc which would not be offset.
Landbay, the only firm focusing exclusively on buy-to-let mortgages, carried out an independent test by consultancy firm Wriglesworth. Lenders would see their returns drop from around 7pc to 5pc during a recession as rent arrears would reduce landlord income by 6pc.
“None of these scenarios is worrying, but it underlines the need for investors to properly research who they are borrowing to, so that they can pull their money out of a platform if it begins to lose its discipline,” added Mr Faulkner.
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Risk to builders from wartime bombs
By Paul Stokes
Construction workers' lives could be at risk from unexploded Second World War bombs during the regeneration of Britain's industrial cities.
Experts believe the threat is being underestimated by developers as more than a dozen people have died in such incidents on mainland Europe over the past decade.
Many sites are being redeveloped for only the second time since the war and most post-war building did not involve deep piling.
During the Blitz, one in 10 German bombs did not go off. It is believed that many that fell on existing bomb sites were never found, while others were abandoned as they were too difficult to recover.
Mike Sainsbury, a bomb disposal contractor, says: "We accept that at some point someone is going to hit a bomb with a drilling rig or a piling rig and there will be an incident."
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A BBC investigation for Inside Out has discovered documents suggesting that an unexploded wartime bomb may be buried under the site of a major new redevelopment in Hull.
Developers of The Boom, a £100 million leisure and housing complex, are planning to examine the site, including carrying out underground checks if necessary.
Inside Out will be broadcast at 7.30pm tonight on BBC1 in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
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Liverpool FC news: Daniel Sturridge travels to United States for treatment on thigh injury
Merseyside club send striker to Los Angeles with club medical staff where it is hoped the warmer climate will aid the recovery of the thigh problem that has plagued him all season
California Man: Daniel Sturridge will travel to LA for treatment on his thigh injury Photo: GETTY IMAGES
By Chris Bascombe
6:42PM GMT 04 Dec 2014
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has travelled to the United States in an effort to quicken his return from injury in time for a January comeback.
The Merseyside club sent Sturridge to Los Angeles with club medical staff where the warmer climate will aid the recovery of the thigh problem that has plagued him throughout his career.
Sturridge has missed most of the season, starting just three games for his club. He broke down on England duty in August and suffered setbacks when he was stepping up his recovery for his club.
"He has gone away to get some specific work in with some of our staff and he is coming along well," Rodgers said on Thursday.
With Sturridge out, Rickie Lambert will continue to lead the Liverpool strikeforce against Sunderland on Saturday.
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Mario Balotelli has not recovered from a hamstring problem and Rodgers was in no mood to discuss when the Italian will next be contributing as he awaits to hear if the striker faces a Football Association charge for a posting on social media earlier this week.
"He is a very much a Liverpool player but he is injured at the moment and there is not much more to add from me," said Rodgers.
"He is not fit to play, my concentration at this moment is on players who are fit and available to play and that is my only thinking at the moment.
"He is working with the medical team on a daily basis and I trust the team of people here to look after injuries.
"At this moment in time the team is doing well and whenever he is back fit then we will see where he is at.
"Hopefully he will be available sooner rather than later."
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Night Shift at the New Fulton Fish Market
By: Leah Koenig Photos: Andrew Hetherington
Scouring the 700,000-square-foot Bronx market for a symphony of seafood. We’re with The Guy.
By the time I pulled into the parking lot at the New Fulton Fish Market around 3 a.m., Mark Drabich was about to light up the night’s celebratory cigar. A market journeyman named Emilio was loading the back of Drabich’s 16-foot refrigerated truck with crates of seafood: salmon from Scotland and branzino from Greece, opah caught off the New Zealand coast and a small raw bar’s worth of oysters from Wellfleet, Prince Edward Island, and Washington State.
But Drabich, who owns Metropolitan Seafood & Gourmet—a fresh fish and specialty foods store serving home cooks in and around Lebanon, New Jersey—remained on the hunt for more marine gems. A case of Portuguese sardines he wanted to have a look at was rumored to be coming in. And as he weaved through the vendor’s tables, settling up bills and trading stories with the wholesalers, he stopped to admire the ruby-colored gills and “eye clarity” on a red snapper, and to streak a finger across the flat side of a stray knife coated in what looked like cheesecake residue. It was actually congealed swordfish fat.
“That is just what you’re looking for from a swordfish,” he said approvingly. For a man who arrived at the market before its official 1 a.m. opening, and who still had a day at the store ahead of him, Drabich was remarkably animated.
Since 2005, the 700,000-square-foot fish market has been located in the Bronx’s larger wholesale food distribution hub in Hunts Point—the place from which about half of the meat and fish (and 60 percent of the produce) served and sold at grocery stores and restaurants across New York City originates. That includes everything from the fluke on the tasting menu at Le Bernardin to the browning bananas purchased at a local bodega. It also includes nearly all of the fish sold at Metro, which serves a fiercely devoted clientele from New Jersey’s affluent suburbs as well as Manhattanites who have weekend homes nearby.
Before 2005, the Fulton market operated for nearly 200 years in southern Manhattan, most of that time just off the South Street Seaport waterfront. With literal centuries of history came centuries of grit, including a longstanding mob influence that was eventually ousted in the Giuliani era. The nightly vibe bordered on chaotic—a stomach-testing mix of diesel exhaust, dueling cigarette plumes, and the perennial slick of rotting fish guts coating the pavement. With a lack of accessible toilets, street peeing was common, and on hot days the stench was particularly formidable. As Drabich, who started going to the old market in the 1980s, recalls, “no amount of ice could possibly help.”
It also had an intoxicating, old-world romance to it—something that many workers miss in their updated digs. The new market has both functioning bathrooms and frosty climate control, as well as a night guard sizing up visitors at the gate. A small canteen turns out Greek salads, wraps, and surprisingly drinkable espresso. It is by design a more sterile and controlled environment. Still, at the end of the day, it remains a giant warehouse where forklifts careen through the central aisle at perilous speed and a bunch of (mostly) dudes toting deadly fish hooks sling fish and make blue jokes while the rest of the city sleeps. The seediness may be diminished, but there is still plenty of drama.
Drabich, who opened Metropolitan Fish Market in 1988, cut his teeth as a fishmonger during the old market’s twilight years. A 20-something pisher with a new business, a new wife (and baby on the way), and an intense work ethic, he apprenticed with guys like Bobby DiGregorio—a market legend who literally wrote the book on how to grade tuna fish. “He is the Steven Tyler of the market,” Drabich said, admiringly patting his old buddy’s arm while comparing him to Aerosmith’s legendary front man. DiGregorio’s eyes crinkled with a smile, but he didn’t argue.
Today, with nearly 30 years under his belt, Drabich has become a pillar of the market himself. Here, personal connections (plus a reputation for spreading his buying power around, paying on time, and tipping generously) reap benefits. The morning I visited, he had already received five separate texts from suppliers urging him to stop by their displays. These texts—alerting him to the arrival of some pristine wild salmon or a supply of especially plump soft shell crabs from Florida—effectively serve as a courting dance.
“They try to get to me first because they know that if they have something that belongs in my store, I’m likely to make a buy,” Drabich said. Meanwhile, beyond a strip-curtain-lined doorway, just outside of the market’s main thoroughfare, he scored a couple of live Dungeness crabs from a market vendor who otherwise exclusively sells to the Asian supermarket chain H-Mart.
After so many late-night years in the business, Drabich has developed heightened senses that help him sniff out exceptional quality. He can decide by squeezing the belly of a rainbow trout whether that particular one is worth buying. And he has formed trusting relationships with vendors that pay off over time. One wholesaler nicknamed Mark Tuna told Drabich straightaway that he didn’t have what Drabich needed that night. “Honestly, that is the best thing he could say to me,” Drabich said. “I don’t need fish; I need good fish.”
A little after 5:30 in the morning, as the first glimmers of sunrise began brightening the Bronx sky and the market was winding down, Drabich closed his truck’s hatch (with the desired case of sardines inside) and set off for part two of his blurry continuum of a day. The total haul: upwards of 2,000 pounds of fish, costing several thousand dollars.
Sixty-five miles west and an hour and 15 minutes later, back in New Jersey, he took some quiet time at his desk to write Metro’s email newsletter—a collection of musings, humor, recipes, and shout-outs to what the shop has in stock that he sends to 8,000 subscribers twice a week.
His staff began to arrive around 8, including his brother Michael and son Marco, to unload the truck, break down and display the night’s “catch,” and prep for any upcoming anniversary-dinner or birthday-party gigs. In addition to outside catering, Metro holds in-store pop-up dinners once a month that often sell out within an hour. They also cure fish in house and offer meals to go, like branzino wraps, grouper tacos, and clam rolls, that make good use of the market’s haul.
When Drabich first opened, fish and seafood were his only focus. But over time, the shop has evolved to carry a well-curated pantry of specialty goods, including wasabi, preserved black truffles, coriander honey, and locally made infused sea salts. Drabich, who is half Lebanese, also carries things like imported za’atar and freekeh, as well as bottles of rosewater and halloumi cheese.
“It all started when my wife and I were trying to find saffron to make paella at home,” Drabich recalls. “For a long time it was easier scoring an eight-ball of coke than a jar of saffron around here.”
As Metro’s doors opened to customers for the day at 9, Drabich would have had every reason to head home to crash. Instead, he gathered his staff for a morning huddle, ending the pep talk with the reminder: “Don’t be dicks to yourselves or each other.” Then it was off to the next race.
The son of immigrants (his father was Slovakian, his mother Lebanese) who started working as a teenager and was the first in his family to graduate from college, Drabich derives much of his identity through work. For the first two years his business existed, he took zero days off. Even today, at 53, he still calls the fish market his nocturnal home three nights a week. (He used to go even more frequently but now shares the job with staff.) “I don’t want to sound braggadocious,” he says, “but I don’t think there is anyone who can outwork me.”
In an era where food shopping is becoming increasingly less personal and more automated, Drabich is among a thinning breed of old-school fish men. He keeps one foot firmly in the modern world: A vigorous social media user, he maintains a lively Instagram account under the handle Funky Fishmonger. But he also deeply believes in the power of showing up.
“I want the fishmonger to be elevated to what it once was,” he said.
In mid-2016, the Fulton Fish Market colaunched a website that enables restaurants and home consumers across the country to shop for their world-famous fish without ever stepping foot in the market. A Culinary Institute of America–trained chef named Anthony Dattolico does the legwork for them, weaving through the vendor stalls to fulfill online orders with the highest-quality fish available that night.
Local customers like Drabich can also buy fish directly from the wholesalers and have it delivered. While more convenient than schlepping to the Bronx from New Jersey, Drabich said freight forwarding sacrifices hands-on quality control. “It is not like I ever get sent anything horrible, but it bums me out when I get something delivered that isn’t truly great,” he said.
Ultimately, Drabich believes his life’s work is to be the link between his customers and the ever-unpredictable sea. “Fish is one of the last foods that is truly hunted,” he said. “You never quite know what is going to be waiting for you.”
Leah Koenig is a writer and cookbook author who's work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Epicurious, Food52, and Tablet, among other publications. Her cookbook, Modern Jewish Cooking (Chronicle Books) was published in 2015 and featured in the Food52 Piglet book tournament. Her most recent book, Little Book of Jewish Appetizers (Chronicle) was published in August 2017. Leah lives in Brooklyn with her husband and 3-year old.
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One-Day Amazon Prime Shipping Will Soon Be A Thing
26 April 2019, 7:47 am EDT By Carl Velasco Tech Times
Amazon wants to trim Prime shipping to just a day instead of two. The company revealed that it's working to offer free one-day shipping as the default option for all Prime customers instead of the two-day option that's currently in place.
"We're currently working on evolving Prime two-day to Prime one-day," according to CFO Brian Olsavsky during Amazon's Q1 2019 earnings call.
Amazon Prime To Switch To One-Day Shipping
One-day Prime shipping would be different from free same-day and free one-day shipping methods currently offered on the site, which usually require customers to order at least $35 worth of items. One-day Prime shipping won't incur an additional cost outside the required Prime membership subscription.
"We're already starting down this path," said Olsavsky, adding that Amazon has brought one-day shipping to more areas in the country. Still, enabling one-day Prime shipping "will take us a significant amount of time to achieve."
Olsavsky said Amazon had been working on improving its shipping logistics over the past quarter, and that it'll use the U.S. Postal Service in addition to all its other transportation partners to make one-day Prime shipping as the standard for all Prime members.
Amazon will share more details in the second quarter of the year. The company has yet to formally announce this new initiative, and Olsavsky failed to share an exact timeline of its nationwide availability.
One-day Prime shipping would be a boon both for customers and Amazon's business. It stands to drive increased revenue for product sales, for starters, and it'll definitely encourage more users to sign up for Prime. Olsavsky did not hint that Prime membership fees would climb as a result of this upgrade in shipping speed, and there's no mention of a minimum required purchase to avail the option.
Amazon Prime Perks
Amazon launched Prime in 2005 for $79 per year. One of its biggest parks is guaranteed two-day shipping for all orders. It's been 14 years, and the service has since accumulated a number of perks in addition to speedy shipping times. Prime memberships come with a subscription to Prime Video by default, for starters, home to Emmy-winning original shows such as Transparent. It also comes with unlimited digital storage, ad-free music streaming, Kindle rentals, and more.
Are you an Amazon Prime member? Thoughts on one-day shipping soon being the default option? As always, if you have anything to share, feel free to sound them off in the comments section below!
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GameOver Zeus Botnet which infected more than 1 Million computers Globally, disrupted by the FBI
Abhishek Kumar Jha
The FBI and the Department of Justice in collaboration with International law agencies has managed to significantly disrupt the effects of “GameOver Zeus Botnet” and “Cryptolocker the Ransomware” earlier this week
GameOver Zeus Botnet which is allegedly responsible for the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars from businesses and consumers around the world is believed to have infected more than 1 Million computers globally.
The GameOver Zeus Botnet Malware is a sophisticated variant of the Zeus Malware and is designed to steal the victim’s banking credentials to initiate or re-direct wire transfers to overseas accounts that are controlled by the criminal networks. The infected system or computer also becomes the part of a global network of compromised computers known as a botnet which can be controlled for more nefarious purposes by the cyber criminals like DDoS attacks against well known sites. The malware spreads mostly through spam e-mail or phishing messages.
Unlike earlier Zeus variants, GameOver has a decentralized, peer-to-peer command and control infrastructure rather than centralized points of origin, which means that instructions to the infected computers can come from any of the infected computers, making a takedown of the botnet more difficult because even though the main server is shut down the ancillary botnets can be used assume control and send the commands.
Officials said that in addition to the filing a criminal case, the U.S government has also obtained authorisations from the Federal Court in Pittsburgh which authorized measures to sever communications between the infected computers, re-directing these computers away from criminal servers to substitute servers under the government’s control. According to the reports the infected servers have been quarantined and and redirected for now but the same reports say that, it won’t take long before they popup again elsewhere.
The court orders also authorized the FBI to identity the IP addresses of the victim computers reaching out to the substitute servers and to provide that information to Computer Emergency Readiness Teams (CERTs) around the world, as well as to Internet service providers and other private sector parties who are then able to assist victims in removing GameOver Zeus from their computers.
In related actions U.S. and foreign law enforcement officials also seized Cryptolocker command and control servers. Cryptolocker is a type of Ransomware that encrypt’s or locks the Victim’s File on Computer and demands a ransom to unlock it. the devices infected with Cryptolocker are often infected by GameOver Zeus Botnet too.
The FBI has identified Russian Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev as the leader of a gang of cyber criminals based in Russia and the Ukraine responsible for the development and operation of both the GameOver Zeus and Cryptolocker schemes. Evgeniy Bogachev aka “lucky12345” and “slavik” tops the FBI’s Cyber’s Most Wanted
Source:fbi.gov
Are You Infected too?
According to the FBI these are the major signs to check if your computer is Infected by GameOver Zeus Botnet:
– Your computer system operates very slowly.
– Your cursor moves erratically with no input from you.
– You notice unauthorized logins to your bank accounts or unauthorized money transfers.
– Text-based chat windows appear on your computer’s desktop unexpectedly.
– Your computer files lock up and a ransom demand is made to unlock files.
How do i Protect Myself?
– Make sure you have updated antivirus software on your computer.
– Enable automated patches for your operating system and web browser.
– Have strong passwords, and don’t use the same passwords for everything.
– Use a pop-up blocker.
– Only download software—especially free software—from sites you know and trust (malware can also come in downloadable games, file-sharing programs, and customized toolbars).
– Don’t open attachments in unsolicited e-mails, even if they come from people in your contact list, and never click on a URL contained in an e-mail, even if you think it looks safe. Instead, close out the e-mail and go to the organization’s website directly.
The Victims have less than 2 weeks to protect themselves before the Cyber criminals restart the Network.
Last month FBI has also raided and arrested the BlackShades RAT Users Globally bringing up the chances of more arrests and crackdown in next few weeks.
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OPPO Leads the 5G Revolution Through Collaboration With Etisalat for the First 5G Smartphone Test in the Region
[April 10, 2019]
DUBAI, UAE, April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As a pioneer in 5G technology, OPPO connected with regional telecom service providers, regulators, and global ICT solution providers to accelerate the commercialization of 5G enabled smartphones at the 5G MENA 2019 summit held in Dubai from April 7-9, 2019. To further its commitment of developing the 5G ecosystem, the leading global smartphone brand also announced collaboration with Etisalat to test the compatibility of OPPO 5G smartphones with Etisalat's 5G network to ensure that user experience reaches the level for commercial use. This is the first 5G smartphone test between carrier and smartphone in GCC region.
At this year's 5G MENA summit, Zhang Zhi, 5G Expert from OPPO presented the company's vision of being a 5G era pioneer. This included a keynote speech on 9th April as well as a panel discussion with representatives from Etisalat and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.
"While the underlying 5G network infrastructure is vital to a connected future, the capacity of super-powerful 5G networks only matters when people can leverage these benefits in their everyday lives," says Andy Shi, Preside of OPPO Middle East & Africa. "This makes the pivot to 5G all the more important to our industry."
"This year is the first of 5G commercialization and is set to be a game-changer that revolutionizes the smartphone industry," adds Shi. "At OPPO, we have always focused on the user experience and know that today's consumers expect their smartphone to leverage 5G to bring about more immersive, seamless and intuitive digital services."
Commenting on the collaboration with OPPO, Khaled Elkhouly, Chief Consumer Officer, Etisalat, said: "We at Etisalat are excited to work closely with OPPO to test the compatibility of its 5G smartphones with our 5G network, ensuring that user experience reaches the level for commercial use. It is part of our commitment to build partnerships with world leading smartphone manufacturers and technology leaders, and enable our customers to enjoy the best-in-class performance and our 5G network that boasts of ultra-high speeds and low latency services.
"Our management's strategy to focus on digital innovation and to 'Drive the digital future to empower societies' have led to investmentsin superior and state-of-the-art technology solutions on the network. With continuous investments in technology and innovation on the network, Etisalat's infrastructure can enable 5G connectivity today for all fixed and mobile devices expected to be launched in the first half of this year," added Elkhouly.
At the summit, Zhang Zhi highlighted OPPO's belief that 5G will form the essential foundation for our future smart world. He added that 5G will enable realization of the Internet of Everything vision, and emphasize experience over everything else. 5G will further empower the development of "cognitive intelligence" and accelerate the evolution of the Artificial Intelligence of Things, or AIoT.
OPPO remains committed to be one of the key contributors to the 5G ecosystem in the region and is helping shape the next generation of connectivity through contributions in research, software and hardware development, deep consumer insight and a robust ecosystem of strong industry partners.
The company recently launched its "5G Landing Project" with several operator partners to accelerate the commercialization of 5G products and services worldwide. Last month, OPPO also announced that its first 5G smartphone has successfully passed 5G CE tests conducted by Sporton International Inc., making it compliant with EU requirements in areas such as wireless, electromagnetic compatibility, health and safety.
OPPO formed a 5G standardization team as early as 2015 to focus on the research and development of 5G standards. To date, OPPO has obtained more than 1,000 global patents related to 5G technology, and partnered with industry heavyweights such as chipmaker Qualcomm on their "5G Pioneer" initiative.
The company is consistently ranked among the top five smartphone brands in the world and in January 2019 opened its second regional hub within the UAE, making Dubai its new center for operations in the Middle East & Africa.
About OPPO
OPPO is a leading global smartphone brand, dedicated to providing products infused with art and innovative technology. Based on the brand elements of young, trend-setting and beauty, OPPO brings consumers delighted experience of digital life.
For the last 10 years, OPPO has been focusing on manufacturing camera phones, while innovating mobile photography technology breakthroughs. OPPO started the era of Selfie beautification, and was the first brand to launch smartphones with 5MP and 16MP front cameras. OPPO was also the first brand to introduce the motorized rotating camera, the Ultra HD feature and the 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology. OPPO's Selfie Expert F series launched in 2016 drove a Selfie trend in the smartphone industry.
In 2017, OPPO was ranked as the number 4 smartphone brand globally, according to IDC. Today OPPO's business covers 40 countries and regions, and has 6 research centers worldwide, providing excellent smartphone photography experience to more and more young people around the world.
About OPPO MEA
In 2015, OPPO entered the Egyptian market. In 2016, OPPO set up its Middle East & Africa Sales Center in Cairo. The markets OPPO has entered in the Middle East and Africa include: Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kenya and Nigeria. OPPO set up its factory in Algeria in 2017, which made OPPO the first Chinese brand setting up factory in North Africa. Now, the factory goes into production.
Based on the insights of local consumers in each country, OPPO MEA has started the progress of localization. And the localization includes all the perspectives towards each market – product localization, to further meet the core needs of users; marketing localization, to better communicate with local young customers; and team localization, to know our local consumers further and provide better service to the consumers.
Within the last year, OPPO has started to adjust its product line in the Middle East region specifically. This has included the launch of its flagship OPPO Find X smartphone and the introduction of the OPPO R Series. OPPO will continue to evolve its local product line to offer more premium series to young consumers in the region.
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PESHAWAR: The Torkham Border customs clearing agents have ended their five days strike after successful talks with the government officials in Peshawar. The agents were on strike for the last five days asking the government to provide modern custom clearing facilities as there is not even fast internet facility available.
They said it is a big hurdle to speed up the clearing process. Due to the protest, bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan was disrupted during the last five days and long lines vehicles with trade goods were stranded on both sides of the border.
During the talks, the officials have assured the agents that all their issues will be resolved and clearing time will be an increased from 7 am to 5 pm. The government officials also assured them that a facilitation centre will be established in the trade hall where fast internet facility will be available.
After the strike call by the Torkham border custom clearing agents, private clearing agents have also started a protest for an unspecified period of time. Zarqib Shinwari, the president of the customs clearing association said that after full scanning, 100 per cent of search of trucks, transporting trade goods, is against the law.
The Frontier Customs Agents Group Khyber Pakhtunkhwa urged the Federal government to resolve issues faced by custom clearance agents that will be helpful in boosting trade volume between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
“The trade volume between Pakistan and Afghanistan is decreasing due to a host of reasons including the closure of borders due to strikes,” said the frontier customs agents in a statement. “Hundreds of trucks loaded with fresh fruit, vegetables and other items had been stranded on both sides of the Torkham border due to the protest.” The frontier Customs agents group has asked the authorities and clearing agents should resolve the issues so that the trade activities could resume.
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Starting 2017 with a bang!
A lot’s happened since our last newsletter in November — to say nothing of the fact that it’s time for our annual call to gear up for this year’s 48 Hour Film Project!
I’ll start with the latter first, since that’ll be fairly straightforward: If you’re interested in joining the Tohubohu team for this year’s weekend filmmaking extravaganza (dates still TBD), let me know sooner rather than later! Be advised that since the nation apparently didn’t heed the cautionary tale of “The Greater Evil” — and reality seems to be nearing that film’s dire conclusion more with each passing day — it’s a near-certainty that whatever we produce will have substantial political overtones…
All right, with that call to action out of the way, let’s talk about the festival appearances our films have had since last we spoke:
“The Greater Evil” screened at the Big Fandom Film Festival in Greenville, South Carolina.
“The Greater Evil” went international once again, screening at the KRAF International Short Film Festival in Rijeka, Croatia, as well as the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival in Maharashtra, India.
Keeping with the international theme, the very American film “Codependence Day” screened at the 14th International Short & Independent Film Festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
And rounding the month out, “Please Forward” screened at the 2016 Weihnachtsfilmfestival in Berlin, Germany.
“Winston” screened at the monthly edition of the Miami Independent Film Festival (our lone domestic screening this month).
“Tex: Wisdom of the Old West” screened at Queen City Shorts in Regina, Saskatchewan.
“Please Forward” screened at the 2017 CortoKino Event in Mumbai, India.
“Liability” (complete with Spanish subtitles) screened at the Paura Festival Internacional de Cine de Terror in Valencia, Spain.
Our eight-film showcase for the Central Michigan International Film Festival — featuring “All Roads Lead Away,” “The Greater Evil,” “Number One With a Bullet,” “Please Forward,” “Remorseless,” “Touched by a Lawyer,” “Uke & Trust Me,” and “Winston” — was a big success. I hosted a special Q&A session for members of the Central Michigan University Film Society. Definitely worth the trip (and the weather wasn’t nearly as bad as I’d feared)!
“Winston” screened with the March 2017 edition of the Motion for Pictures Screening Series in Cary, North Carolina.
Just this past weekend, “The Greater Evil” screened at the Juggernaut Sci-Fi & Fantasy Short Film Festival in Chicago.
And we have still more to come in the weeks ahead (so be sure to let me know ASAP if anyone’s interested in representing us at these events)!
This coming weekend, “Tex: Wisdom of the Old West” will screen at the Iconaclash Cinema Review in Annapolis, Maryland.
At the end of March/beginning of April, “Winston” will screen at the Maryland International Film Festival in Hagerstown, Maryland — our third appearance there, after “Green House” in 2011 and “The Lake” in 2013.
Speaking of “Green House,” our little environmental outing will be screening in April at both the i.P.A.S. (Independent Political Activism Short) Film Festival in Athens, Greece, and the Red Shed Film Festival in Rockport, Massachusetts.
In July, both “Codependence Day” and “Remorseless” will screen at the 300 Seconds Short Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario.
And… drumroll, please… a massive slate of Tohubohu Films will be screening at not one, not two, but three comic convention festivals this year: The Indiana Comic Con Film Festival in April, the Tampa Bay Comic Con Film Festival in July, and the San Francisco Comic Con Film Festival in September!
In all, fourteen Tohubohu films will be showcased at each festival: “All Roads Lead Away,” “Please Forward,” “Uncertainty Principle,” “Liability,” “Number One With a Bullet,” “Green House,” “Touched by a Lawyer,” “Remorseless,” “The Writer’s Dilemma,” “Uke & Trust Me,” “Codependence Day,” “Tex: Wisdom of the Old West,” “The Greater Evil,” and “Winston.”
Moreover, four of those films have already been nominated for awards at their respective festivals:
“Green House” for Best Comedy (Indiana Comic Con)
“Tex: Wisdom of the Old West” for Best Performance (Indiana Comic Con)
“The Greater Evil” for Most Shocking (Indiana Comic Con)
“The Writer’s Dilemma” for Best Narrative (San Francisco Comic Con)
All in all, a fantastic close to 2016, and a promising start to 2017! (On a side note, I’m realizing that I have got to start sending these out more frequently, given the sheer amount of news that they cover as it stands!)
Featured video: In honor of its upcoming appearance at the Maryland International Film Festival, we thought we’d once again showcase the trailer for last year’s 48 Hour Film Project entry “Winston.”
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A Thoughtful Adaptation That Adds Greater Depth: A Review of The Hunger Games
Natalie Zutter
Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:50am 16 comments Favorite This
In an era when current sci-fi projects vacillate between the beloved Star Trek remakes and the laughable “space jail” adventure Lockout, Lionsgate and Gary Ross have brought us a fascinating piece of speculative fiction that is an utterly disturbing commentary on human evolution and survival. The Hunger Games is not the next Twilight; if anything, it brings to mind the last two Harry Potter films, but even then, it stands alone as a parable about war as entertainment.
In the four years since Suzanne Collins’ novel was published, fans have hatched theories about the Capitol and what led Panem to institute this annual deathmatch pitting its young citizens against one another. We’ve probed the physical and figurative borders of the twelve districts and pondered Katniss as a romantic heroine and a mentally ill antihero. This film will only further that conversation, with undoubtedly thoughtful meditations on the characters, customs, and conflicts of the trilogy.
Despite any fears from fans about inaccurate castings, not a single member of this ensemble stumbles. Believe it or not, Jennifer Lawrence, relatable and humble on the red carpet, has Katniss’ essential unlikeability down. She plays the character as fiercely self-sufficient, the quintessential fish out of water raging at her unfamiliar surroundings. However, the best performance is Josh Hutcherson’s nuanced portrayal of Peeta: Understated and sensitive, painfully aware of how disadvantaged he is in the Games. Unlike Katniss, who is basically the best candidate that District 12 could offer, Peeta knows that the odds will never be in his favor. The film accurately handles each character’s brief elation at making the Capitol citizens laugh or coo over their stories, only to have those hopes dashed when they witness a rival tribute playing those same heartstrings.
Woody Harrelson manages to make an old drunkard a commanding presence, and he meshes well with uber-proper Effie in an odd-couple partnership we’re excited to see develop in the coming films. Elizabeth Banks was our first peek into Capitol fashion and etiquette, and though she has only a few moments that weren’t already revealed in the trailers or the Capitol Couture site, she is nonetheless radiant as a woman who has drunk the Capitol Kool-Aid.
The decision to cast unknowns or early-career actors as the other tributes was smart, as it lends a meta dimension to these secondary characters: They’re young professionals who’ve had only brushes with fame, now living out that much-scrutinized role. Some of them have agendas, like the sexual Glimmer or the muscled Cato, but not a one of them knows how to handle this situation.
I’ve heard fans say that the movie has a ’70s sci-fi vibe, but considering my limited experience in that genre beyond the early Star Wars movies, I’m going to put forward another possible science fiction influence: Joss Whedon’s Firefly. James Newton Howard’s score evokes the space opera with its simple strains, soaring against the bleakness of District 12 and almost brittle as they clashes with the Capitol, a city so shiny it almost hurts to look at.
Director Gary Ross’ greatest achievement in this adaptation is to uncover the inner workings of the Capitol and the Games itself. It’s a scare tactic but also a thriving business that employs many a morally ambiguous citizen. The “game room” is a fantastically unique touch: Bringing to mind the war room from the Star Wars space battles, we watch Seneca Crane take up the same post that Admiral Ackbar once held, as dedicated to sabotaging Katniss with fire and muttations as the Mon Calamari was to destroying the Death Star.
The mechanics of the Games are not lost on Katniss, who gazes up into the digital grid of the Arena sky from her perch in the trees at night. (I was surprised that the producers decided to make the Arena so obviously fabricated, when that realization plays a major part in the second book, Catching Fire.) I won’t give too much away about the Games themselves; just as the trailers showed us very little of the fighting, I want you to enter the deathmatch with as few expectations as the tributes themselves.
When we’re not following Katniss through the Arena, we’re also privy to other strategizing: President Snow uttering quiet threats to smother hope in the districts as he tends to his rose garden, and Haymitch threading his way through Capitol society to garner sponsors for his stubborn charge. His ability to move between social groups belies his earlier drunken ineptitude. Then there’s Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci), bringing to mind Today show commentators at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade as he dissects the Games from the comfort of his studio, making sure that the millions of viewers don’t miss one second of the Katniss/Peeta love story or the Survivor-style alliances.
The Hunger Games represents an unprecedented effort on the part of producers and the studio to interact with the fanbase and match their expectations and humor. The costume designers gave Wes Bentley a rocking beard—fans responded by creating a Facebook page dedicated to it—Bentley gave that fanpage a shout-out. You can see that interplay with the sly but subtle allusions to reality television mentioned above.
The tone firmly strikes a middle ground—never campy, but also not deathly serious. The movie could have benefitted from a little more humor, especially with Katniss and Peeta’s etiquette lessons with Effie, but there are still expressions and juxtapositions that made the audience laugh even with a language barrier. (I saw the movie in Paris.) At the same time, I was miffed to see that some of the book’s more disturbing details regarding the Games’ violence were omitted or glossed over as we crawled toward the ending. However, let me emphasize that this is the most faithful adaptation we could have, and it has much more depth than the similarly dedicated but critically panned Watchmen.
The truest indication of The Hunger Games‘ strength as a story is that it inspired Ross and his crew to bring it to life and incorporate their own interpretations of Collins’ world with confidence that fans would welcome this added dimension.
Natalie Zutter is a playwright, foodie, and the co-creator of Leftovers, a webcomic about food trucks in the zombie apocalypse. She’s currently the Associate Editor at Crushable, where she discusses movies, celebrity culture, and internet memes. You can find her on Twitter.
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A man who headbutted a barman in a Douglas pub has avoided a jail sentence.
Craig Phillip Teare of Princes Avenue in Douglas appeared before High Bailiff Jayne Hughes at Douglas Courthouse.
The 33 year old admitted the assault March 23 and stealing from WH Smiths in Douglas on April 13.
The court heard Teare hadn't seriously injured the barman in the attack and had since given up drinking.
He went into WH Smiths and looked directly at CCTV cameras as he stole a £400 pair of headphones in what was described as a "ridiculous" offence.
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Mrs Hughes said she was giving him an opportunity to turn his life around, and sentenced him to 120 hours of community service and a year's probation.
He was also banned from licensed premises for 12 months, ordered to pay £250 and £125 costs.
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Theodore Roosevelt Is Elected President For A 3rd Term
Beating out Woodrow Wilson by a landslide, Teddy becomes the first president in US history to hold more than 2 terms. He immediately institutes his "socialist" policies, such as a national healthcare system, a federal income tax, and voting rights for women.
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After the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the Austria-Hungarian Empire declares war on Serbia, allied with Russia, to begin the third deadliest conflict in world history. Combatants:
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-Russian Empire
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United Latin Front Declares War on Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador
Newly-Fascist nations Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina declare war on other countries in South America. These dictatorships are funded by the German and Austria-Hungarian empires.
The United States Declare War
5 days after the sinking of the Lusitania, Theodore Roosevelt convinces Congress to declare war on the Central Powers and the alliance they supported in the Americas, the United Latin Front.
War In America Ends
With the armies of Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador defeated, the allies saw no other option but to work out a peace deal. A war split between two continents was exhausting. As Colombia consumed more and more as it ravaged countries in Central America, the allies worked out the Treaty of Havanna. While the Allies signed and ceded all of South and Central America to the 3 tyrant nations, they focused their efforts in Europe to defeat the Germans.
World War One Ends In Eurasia (Allied Victory)
America's quick involvement in the war crushed German lines and moral. As the Western front fell to the new arrivals, the Eastern front also gave way. The Tzar falls in 1917 but to the Mensheviks. France, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, and Greece cut up the European powers. The Ottomans, having exited in 1915, decide to cede most of their empire to preserve the Sultanate.
Period: Jun 28, 1914 to Dec 10, 1916
Made of 2 wars: The war in Eurasia against the Central Powers, and the War in South America against the Poderes Latinos Unidos.
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The Experimental Basis of Adhyatma Yoga
XIII.24 By meditation, some see the Self in the self by the self.
VI.27 Supreme bliss comes to the yogin who is pure, passion laid to rest, his mind stilled; he becomes Brahman.
The Gītā is a textbook of yoga (a word which has also the sense of ‘method’ and ‘addition’). It is not an intellectual or religious analysis ending up in blind belief or disbelief.
The ancient Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad of at least 600 BC declared: ‘To this day whoever thus knows It as “I am Brahman” becomes universal.’ Śaṅkara, over a thousand years later, commented: ‘Some might think that they were gods in those days with wonderful powers, whereas the weak mortals of today could never do it. But that is not so. Brahman is the Self of all beings, and their apparent differences in power are illusory.’ Over a thousand years later still, Dr Shastri gave the same assurance: ‘Through the holy yoga, anyone who is one-pointedly determined will attain God-realization.’
Some modern readers do not understand the force of an experimental tradition. They say there are contradictions in the Gītā, and central concepts which merely reflect ideas of the day. So an ancient text like this should be sifted critically, rejecting, for instance, the contradictions, but retaining at least provisionally what we think has value for modern conditions. Such critics suffer from a fallacy, not so much logical as psychological, which can be called the Fallacy of Fluctuating Premises. They base their criticisms of yoga on premises which they do not, and cannot, accept when examining their present-day conclusions. The Fallacy can be illustrated from the history of the theory of light.
Newton in the eighteenth century suggested that light was a stream of corpuscles; Thomas Young at the beginning of the nineteenth century demonstrated the phenomenon of diffraction, which seemed to establish an old wave theory, which had lost out to Newton. There was a heated debate: Young was even accused of lack of patriotism in opposing Newton’s theory The corpuscular school and the wave school were totally opposed. In his great mid-century works like The History of the Inductive Sciences, William Whewell pointed out that the wave theory could explain problems not even thought of when it was first proposed, whereas the corpuscular theory had to be repeatedly adapted to meet new evidence. This, he remarked, is a great test of the validity of a theory. He admitted that some English scientists (he had just invented the word), working with very weak sources of light, were still opposed. But there was no doubt (he concluded) that the difficulties they pointed out would be due simply to incidental experimental error, and all the younger men would accept the wave theory.
This indeed happened: the wave theory held the field till the beginning of the twentieth century. Then came the discovery of the photoelectric effect (working also with very weak sources of light), and its Nobel Prize-winning explanation by Einstein. Light was now analysed as a stream of particles – photons. But diffraction could not be denied. Light had a dual nature: wave-like and particle-like. Numerous other experiments extended this to electron beams, and even neutron beams. A fundamental anomaly appeared at the heart of physics: with waves of like nature, a peak meeting a trough can annihilate each other, but not so with like particles.
It is a contradiction, as Einstein repeatedly calls it in his book The Evolution of Physics. But experiments do not contradict each other: it is ideas about them which contradict. These last are often based on unconscious extension of childhood experiences, with, for instance, seawaves and pebbles. We have to be prepared to give up nineteenth-century mechanistic deterministic preconceptions.
The experiments in yoga are performed and repeated: they are accepted as they stand. They are not to be criticized on the basis of nineteenth-century concepts, supposedly modem and scientific, but in fact long ago discarded.
Yoga has the advantage that it can be practised, and confirmed, in nearly every human life: it is not a question of reading about proceedings in distant laboratories.
A second common occasion of the Fallacy of Fluctuating Premises comes in regard to reported experiences in yoga. The Mephistopheles in most people takes a text like Gītā XIII.32, which refers to the Self as space-like. He thumps his fist on the table, looks at it, and says: ‘Rather difficult to imagine this as space, isn’t it?’
The doubter may be asked: ‘Do you believe your body consists of atoms?’
‘Certainly. Science tells us that.’
‘And you accept that the nucleus, in relation to the whole atom, is about the dimensions of a walnut in a football field? The rest is space. You agree?’
‘Yes, I suppose so. They do say that.’
‘But do you actually believe, sitting here at the table, that your fist and whole body, and the table, are almost entirely space?’
‘To that, I can reply unhesitatingly … Ye – e – s.’
This typical little exchange – often wholly internal – shows the Fallacy of Fluctuating Premises. The premise of naive realism (in this case identification with the body-image), is adopted in order to rule out yoga, but cannot be maintained as science, which in fact refutes it. As Russell said, in a remark admired by Einstein: ‘Naive realism, if true, is false; therefore it is false.’
Yoga is based on direct empirical and then transcendental experience, which can be only roughly indicated in words and concepts derived from the present life of restriction and illusion.
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The Smart Box has won the Smart Square design competition from the Bosch Architecture Initiative and the municipality of ’s-Hertogenbosch. The design of BK Bouwkunde students Sebastiaan Vork, Nikki de Zeeuw, and Luuk Goossen was unanimously chosen from 52 entries by the jury. The design is a flexible pavilion that can function as a new city room in ’s-Hertogenbosch.
The Smart Box is flexible, circular, and interactive. The pavilion offers space for the five educational institutions at the Onderwijsboulevard, as well as the 's-Hertogenbosch train station, the inhabitants of the city and visitors of the region. The design is made up of scaffolding elements, making the entire pavilion modular and easy to re-use. In the pavilion, local residents can host audiences or attend film screenings in the open air. The outside of the pavilion functions as a landmark. The top of the pavillion serves as a watchtower. The Smart Box itself can be used for life-size projections.
For the competition, designers were asked to design a meeting place for the square at the Onderwijsboulevard. The jury praised the design: "The Smart Box creates a special temporary meeting place in a smart way. The pavilion can represent the ambition of ’s-Hertogenbosch as Datacity in a radiant way and could be realized within the set budget ".
The makers of The Smart Box received a € 1.500,- cheque from alderman Mike van der Geld during the award ceremony. The municipality also intends to actually build the design, provided that the design can be realized within the budget of € 40.000,-. Sebastiaan Vork, Nikki de Zeeuw, and Luuk Goossen have set up the company 202122 for this purpose, a firm that focuses on architecture and design. Together with the municipality of ’s-Hertogenbosch, they are researching the possibilities for the realization of the design.
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FCC looks into content control technologies
Chairman Genachowski said that broadcasting remains the exclusive source of video for millions of people.
Michael Grotticelli
The FCC issued a notice of inquiry on content control technologies, asking what authority it has over various media and whether legislation might be necessary to give it more.
Titled “Empowering Parents and Protecting Children in an Evolving Media Landscape,” the inquiry includes a litany of potential risks the commission believes is due to the consumption of media. It includes questions the FCC still wants answered in dealing with broadcast, cable and the Internet.
“Through this NOI, we seek information on the extent to which children are using electronic media today, the benefits and risks these technologies bring for children, and the ways in which parents, teachers, and children can help reap the benefits while minimizing the risks,” the FCC said in a statement.
The commission is seeking information on media literacy, government coordination of efforts and its legal authority to regulate. “We ask commenters, in proposing any action, to discuss the source and extent of the commission's authority to take the action," the commission said. “In addition, as discussed above, commenters should discuss the compatibility of any proposed action with the First Amendment.”
The FCC plans to use the information gathered in the inquiry in a review of its children's TV regulations. Chairman Julius Genachowski said new technology has “significantly increased the availability of inappropriate content and elevated parents’ concerns.” He also said that broadcasting remains a “unique medium” and the exclusive source of video for millions of people.
But he continued to emphasize parental control, education and industry solutions. “The vital role of government in this media environment is therefore to empower parents and protect children, while honoring and abiding by the First Amendment,” he said.
FCC to regulate broadband technology
The commission has given itself the authority to regulate the transmission component of broadband Internet service.
2004 wardrobe malfunction could lead to the end of FCC content regulation
An appeal would take the Supreme Court back to a 1978 ruling in the FCC vs. the Pacifica Foundation.
Amidst controversy, FCC set to vote on net neutrality
The FCC chairman is trying to establish broadband service that forbids both wired and wireless Internet service providers from blocking lawful content.
FCC expected to approve Comcast acquisition of NBCU with Internet video conditions
FCC chairman Julius Genachowski has said he would support the merger if certain conditions are approved.
FCC’s Genachowski asks Congress for help in reclaiming spectrum
The chairman said his plan would be a win-win-win for broadcasters, viewers and the government.
Wikipedia looks to enhance online video
The popular reference site will soon enhance its video capability by offering Web users a new set of open-source tools for easier editing, remixing, uploading and viewing of video clips.
ESPN looks to world stage for 3D hologram technology
ESPN is experimenting with new 3D hologram technology, performed with proprietary software it developed in-house.
The FCC finally moves on reclaiming broadcast spectrum
Next month, the commission will begin a spectrum summit to determine its strategy for reclaiming spectrum for the National Broadband Plan.
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Six months after legalization, high prices and supply issues boost illicit pot market
It has been six months since Canada became the first industrialized country to legalize recreational cannabis
When cannabis supply at Small Town Buds begins to dwindle, co-owner Chris Felgate shuts the doors of his Devon, Alta., shop and turns customers away.
Even though the legal retailer often still has oils and capsules in stock, most shoppers are looking for the store’s namesake product, he said.
“Having our doors open with no flower available was making customers more angry… It’s like going into a grocery store and not having groceries,” he said.
Since he first opened his doors on Oct. 17, the closures became a near-weekly ritual as demand outstripped the supply he was able to procure from the provincial government distributor, he said.
The situation began improving in March, however, after the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis agency added additional suppliers, and he has kept his doors open consistently since. But the weekly supply he receives still lacks in selection and quantity, Felgate said.
“We’re lucky if we’re getting one or two cases of strains… We purchase everything that is available to us, whether we like the product or not.”
It has been six months since Canada became the first industrialized country to legalize recreational cannabis, in a bid to stamp out the illicit market. On that landmark day, high demand resulted in lineups at the few bricks-and-mortar stores that were ready, delivery delays and stock outs.
Licensed producers ramped up production in anticipation of Oct. 17, but product was scant and many companies pointed to supply chain issues as a major cause of the bottleneck.
And on this 4-20, the first annual celebration of cannabis culture post-legalization, many pot enthusiasts are still smoking joints they did not buy through legal channels.
The vast majority of cannabis, or 79 per cent,was bought illegally in the fourth quarter, according to Statistics Canada, down from 90 per cent in the third quarter.
Legal sales of dried flower across Canada in February were down 8.8 per cent from January, partially due to a shorter month, but average daily sales of dried cannabis in February remained relatively flat, up one per cent from the previous month.
READ MORE: 10 things still illegal in the new age of recreational cannabis
Meanwhile, inventory of dried cannabis products which are finished — meaning packaged, labelled and ready for sale — at cannabis companies rose by more than 19 per cent to 12,110 kilograms in February. The amount of unfinished dried cannabis held by licensed producers increased to 120,731 kilograms, up 4.1 per cent from January.
“Health Canada is aware of reports of localized shortages of cannabis products in some markets and for some product lines,” said Tammy Jarbeau, a spokeswoman for the government agency. “The supply of cannabis is not the issue. The issue is the supply chain, in other words, converting raw product into packaged goods and moving it to distributors or retailers and to customers.”
Based on industry figures, there is enough cultivation space to produce approximately one million kilograms of pot per year, she added.
Allan Rewak, the executive director of the Cannabis Council of Canada, said much of that unfinished inventory is product unsuitable for sale to consumers. As well, licensed producers face various regulatory hurdles such as obtaining necessary licenses for processing product that does meet the bar, he said.
“It’s a multistage process. If it was simple as put plants in the ground and they’ll grow, you would have seen the situation fully resolved by now,” he said. ”But this is a complex system by design.”
Aphria Inc. sold less cannabis to recreational users during its latest quarter ended Feb. 28, compared with the previous one, due to supply shortages and packaging and distribution challenges.
But Bruce Linton, co-chief executive of Canopy Growth Corp., said it has ramped up the amount it can package and ship, from roughly 300,000 units in October to 1.3 million in March. With automation and new equipment, output is getting better, but as more stores open their doors demand grows, he said.
“The equation keeps evolving… It’s not a static market,” he said.
Several provincial government retailers and distributors say they have seen marked improvement in recent weeks, but supply remains an ongoing challenge. Many of these provincial entities have signed on additional licensed producers to boost supply as Health Canada gives more companies the green light to cultivate and sell.
In B.C., the Liquor Distribution Branch has been receiving a larger share of the amount ordered from suppliers compared with the initial weeks of legalization, according to spokeswoman Kate Bilney.
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is receiving, on average, about 30 per cent of the product it is expecting each month, spokesman Lorne Kletke said.
In Quebec, supply is getting better “week by week” and the Societe quebecoise du cannabis expects significant improvement by the end of spring, said spokesman Fabrice Giguere. But the crunch is “not over yet,” and its outlets will remain shut on Mondays and Tuesdays, he added.
Cannabis retail chain Fire and Flower is seeing a boost in supply, but at a slower rate than expected, said its chief executive Trevor Fencott.
The company — which has stores in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan — is seeing more product from the latter province which has a more efficient, private distribution model, he said.
“In Saskatchewan, we buy directly from licensed producers,” Fencott said. “And we have never ever had anyone not deliver to us. Ever. They always meet their commitments.”
But even when legal retailers are stocked up, price remains an issue.
The unweighted average price of a legal gram of dried cannabis is $9.99 per gram, compared with the average illicit price of $6.37 per gram — a price gap that appears to be widening, according to an analysis by Statistics Canada of submitted price quotes.
Regular cannabis users are unlikely to make the switch until the price of legal cannabis becomes more competitive, said Fencott.
He points to Colorado where prices have dropped dramatically since legalization, at the expense of illegal dealers. Legalization at a national scale is a massive endeavour, and things will improve, in time, he said.
“We are still doing something that no country on the planet is doing,” Fencott said. “So while it is frustrating on some level, we always keep in the back of our mind the enormity of the task.”
Armina Ligaya, The Canadian Press
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A variety of sample types can be analyzed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), including aqueous and organic liquid and solid samples. These have to be brought into a state that the ICP and the instrument as a whole can process for elemental analysis. The most typical sample form is a liquid. A liquid sample is introduced using a peristaltic pump to ensure constant flow. Commonly, a high-speed flow of gas (usually argon) is used to shatter small droplets of liquid into an aerosol. This aerosol is then introduced into a spray chamber which removes the larger droplets. Only the fine aerosol is allowed to enter the plasma. Solid samples are typically ablated into small particles either using a laser or spark ablation system and then transported directly to the plasma.
Samples analyzed by ICP-OES cover many application areas, including those in the environmental, metallurgical, geological, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, materials, food safety, and other fields.
Aqueous samples
Aqueous samples can be introduced into a plasma directly, and often without dilution. They are typically acidified with nitric acid (HNO3) to ensure that their elemental components remain in solution. A standard sample introduction system usually consists of a concentric nebulizer and a cyclonic spray chamber. With regards to particles in solution, a standard nebulizer can handle particle sizes of up to one third of the capillary diameter.
Dissolved solids
When the amount of dissolved solids in a sample (e.g., in waste or sea water, metallurgical digests) rises above a certain level (>3%), either the sample needs to be diluted or specific sample introduction components, which have a high solids tolerance need to be used for analysis. A typical high-solids sample introduction system is comprised of a parallel path nebulizer and wide bore torch center tube to prevent blockage due to crystallization of salts. A baffled spray chamber is also used to reduce the matrix load (the amount of sample transported to the plasma) on the plasma. When analyzing samples with even higher percentages of dissolved solids (>15%), a sheath gas must be used to prevent complete plugging of the center tube. It is also good practice to use a ceramic rather than a quartz torch, because quartz has a tendency to undergo devitrification, leading to faster wear of the ICP torch.
Hydride formation
Increasing sensitivity for toxic elements
One challenge with ICP-OES sample preparation is the analysis of samples containing toxic elements such as arsenic, mercury, antinomy and selenium. These samples are common in environmental, biological, and food samples; furthermore, regulations require lower limits of detection for toxic elements year after year to ensure that their contamination levels are maintained at an absolute minimum.
The analytical performance required for these elements is often difficult to achieve using a standard sample introduction setup (nebulizer, spray chamber, etc.) because the analytes have spectral interferences and poor sensitivity.
There are several reasons for these issues. Major emission lines for such analytes often lie in complex regions of the spectrum and feature poor sensitivity due to the high excitation energies of the elements. Also, several primary wavelengths for these elements are in the UV end of the spectrum, and, therefore, undergo a higher degree of transmission loss due to absorption.
Analysis of samples containing toxic elements can be enhanced by the use of a hydride generation sample introduction system. This is due to the chemical properties of these elements, which enable the formation of volatile gaseous hydrides when reacted with reducing agents such as sodium borohydride. These gaseous hydrides can be separated from the liquid sample and introduced into the plasma. The removal of solvent concentrates the analyte, reduces plasma loading, and removes interfering species, which in turn reduces the background signal and increases sensitivity.
Solid sample digestion
Because solid samples cannot be introduced into the plasma directly, they must be either transferred into the plasma using an accessory technique (e.g., electrothermal vaporization, laser ablation), or they must be made into a solution. The main techniques used to dissolve solids are acid digestion and fusion.
While using fusion for sample preparation leads to complete sample dissolution, it also results in high solid content, which increases the risk of contamination from flux agents. As a result, sample dilution is needed and this reduces the detection limit.
Acid digestion usually involves the dissolution of a sample in a hot acid, or a mixture of hot acids. Heating acids is performed on a hot plate, or by using a microwave digestion system that employs pressurized vessels to produce even higher reaction temperatures.
Acid digestion of soils and sludges is one example of solid sample preparation for ICP-OES. The analysis of soils, sediments, and other soil-like solid materials is needed in order to monitor the land used for crop growth. Nutrient levels and the presence of toxic elements are monitored so that groundwater sources are protected from contamination, and decisions can be made regarding future land use and contamination site cleanup.
The digestion or extraction of soil samples is performed with aqua regia, which is a solution composed of nitric and hydrochloric acid at a 1:3 ratio. This solution is capable of releasing most elements from the soil.
Special digestions
If the soil (or other sample types like plant material) contains high concentrations of silicon dioxide, then hydrofluoric acid (HF) is added to the digestion protocol. HF is not only highly corrosive and toxic: it also dissolves glassware used in the process of sample preparation and introduction into the ICP-OES. In such cases, a special sample introduction system, which is inert to HF, must be used.
For samples that contain high amounts of organic material, (e.g., food), hydrogen peroxide is added during digestion because it accelerates the dissolution process by raising the sample core temperature. For the digestion of plastic material, a strong oxidizing agent such as sulfuric acid is applied; however, many resulting sulfates are insoluble.
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Organic samples
The analysis of organic samples is typically not a straightforward process. Because of the physical properties of these samples, plasma stability can be adversely affected. Parameters that influence the plasma's overall performance include the volatility and viscosity of the organic sample. To overcome such obstacles, a special sample introduction system is used, which employs a baffled spray chamber and a less efficient nebulizer (e.g., V-groove nebulizer). A small bore torch center tube is used to reduce the load on the plasma. Typical organic ICP-OES applications include the analysis of oils and greases for wear metals and additives, the composition of petrochemicals at refineries, and purity determination of paints and inks.
Sample and standard preparation
Due to its challenging physical properties, organic sample preparation is not as simple as that of aqueous sample preparation. As a result, sample dilutions are always carried out by weight. For calibration, oil-based stock standards are used. Prior to dilution in a suitable solvent, the organic sample is homogenized by sonication. The solvent is then spiked with an internal standard. To ensure that differences in viscosity are minimized, the final solutions of samples and standards contain the same percentage of oil.
Carbon emission in the plasma
A plasma that contains an organic solvent will appear green due to the emission of carbon and carbon species (C, C2, CN). The edges of the plasma are also more clearly defined when compared to those of aqueous plasmas. This green light may interfere with signals emanating from other analytes, and especially alkali elements that emit light in the visible region (400–800 nm).
To reduce the carbon emissions, compressed air can be added to the argon gas of the plasma, helping to convert carbon species into oxides such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, adding compressed air to the plasma gas also means introducing a strong carbon oxide spectrum and disrupting the trace analysis of wavelengths below 240 nm. Therefore, it is not a universal solution for avoiding interferences from organic matrices.
Viscous and volatile samples
Using a temperature-controlled spray chamber
Volatile samples have the tendency to develop a very dense aerosol when nebulized. This dense aerosol poses a threat to plasma stability and can even extinguish a plasma. To introduce a very volatile sample (e.g., gasoline) into the plasma, certain countermeasures must be applied. One option is to dilute the sample with a less volatile solvent. However, this also reduces the detection capacity of the method. Another solution is to cool down the sample with the help of a cooled spray chamber, thus reducing volatility. In so doing, less sample is transported into the plasma. Also, the application of a low flow nebulizer can reduce the load of aerosol reaching the plasma, increasing plasma stability.
Highly viscous samples (e.g., plant oils, lubricating oils) must be diluted prior to analysis; alternately, they may be heated before and during sample introduction to reduce their viscosity. Heating of the sample introduction components can take place in the same unit that is used for cooling of volatile samples. Dilution of viscous organic samples is typically performed using an organic solvent (e.g., xylene, kerosene, white spirit) with a dilution factor of 1:10. Because the solvent increases the volatility of the sample, the specific sample introduction components mentioned above need to be used.
Lubricating oil analysis according to ASTM D5185 using the Thermo Scientific iCAP 7400 ICP-OES
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Book your tickets.
The Legend Of Troy
Adrian the Alternative Pantomime
Dick Whittington
I'll Get My Man
Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders
Pools Paradise
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Director - Jean Smy
I cannot remember the last time I enjoyed myself so much at the theatre.
Yes, at the theatre, because that is what the “school hall” at The Square Methodist Church was transformed into for the Drama Circle’s performance of Agatha Christie’s play.
From the opening bars of my favourite TV version of Miss Marple, I was hooked. Tammy looked every bit the elegant lady of the manor and Vicky put on another superb performance as the dotty, slightly irritating Miss Bunny.
When Bridget appeared as Miss Marple, it seemed as though the role had been made for her, and as Tammy said to me afterwards, “From now on, Mum IS Miss Marple!” There were strong performances all round and it amused me to see Graham Matthews “coming out of retirement” to play Inspector Craddock’s assistant (he is an ex-policeman).
It was heart warming to see mother, father and daughter (Bridget, Malcolm and Tammy) holding the stage alone in some scenes, even if one of them was a murderer! I almost forgot to mention Sabina Jackson as Mitzi, the Hungarian Maid, whose performance was crucial to creating the tension on stage. As the play progressed, whenever she appeared on stage I found myself waiting for the next outburst. She was wholly credible in the role and maintained her Eastern European accent throughout the play.
One of my work colleagues came to see the play and brought a couple of friends along too. As usual in such situations, I was slightly apprehensive about whether they would enjoy an amateur performance and whether the play would run smoothly. I can only say how proud I felt, yet again, to be associated with the Square Drama Circle. Thank you for a delightful evening.
Review by Ivor J. Mitchelmore - 2013
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'HIGHEST LEVEL OF SPECIAL'
Donald Trump heaps praise on the UK and says ‘whatever you do’ with Brexit ‘is okay with me – just make sure you can trade with us’
Standing next to the PM at a press conference at Chequers, the President was asked to rate the strength of the Special Relationship and said he would give it 'the highest level'
By Alain Tolhurst and Hugo Gye
DONALD Trump today heaped praise on Theresa May but urged her to make sure her Brexit deal lets Britain strike a trade agreement with the US - saying, "That's all that matters."
Standing next to the Prime Minister at a press conference at Chequers, the President shifted his stance from that in The Sun's world exclusive interview where he warned a softer Brexit would 'probably kill' a US trade deal.
Donald Trump heaped praise on Theresa May but urged her to make sure her Brexit deal lets Britain strike a trade agreement with the USCredit: AFP
Theresa May and Donald Trump have met at Chequers for a crunch showdownCredit: AP
The PM and the US leader held hands as they arrived for the start of their press conferenceCredit: HANNAH MCKAY
Mrs May helped Mr Trump down the steps into the garden for the eventCredit: AP
No10 revealed The PM gave the President an illustrated chart showing his Scottish ancestryCredit: Reuters
But he echoed the sentiment, saying: "Once the Brexit process is concluded and perhaps the UK has left the EU - I don't know what you're going to do, but whatever you're going to do is OK with me - just make sure you can trade with us, that's all that matters."
And asked to rate the strength of the Special Relationship, Mr Trump replied: "I give our relationship with the UK, in terms of a grade, the highest level of special."
Repeatedly speaking in support of the PM - he said he'd enjoyed spending so much time with her over the past two days.
The President said: "This incredible woman right here is doing a fantastic job, a great job.
"I mean that. And I must say, I have gotten to know Theresa May much better over the last two days than I have known her over the last year-and-a-half.
"I think she's a terrific woman. I think she's doing a terrific job. And, that Brexit is a very tough situation, that's a tough deal."
And he said: "The United Kingdom and the United States are bound together by a common historic heritage, language and heroes."
Mr Trump went on to explain he and Mrs May had spent the whole of dinner at Blenheim Palace last night talking to each other - and joked: "I was very embarrassed for the rest of the table, we just talked about a lot of different problems."
Away from Chequers thousands of people are expected to take part in a series of protestsCredit: AFP
The President said he's confident that a trade deal will happen once the UK has quit the EUCredit: Getty
Donald Trump hails relationship with the UK as 'the highest level of special'
The President doubled down on his criticism of Europe's immigration policies at the press conferenceCredit: PA
Asked to rate the strength of the 'Special Relationship' Mr Trump said it was 'the highest level of special'Credit: PA
The President later took off on his official Marine One helicopter to meet the Queen at Windsor CastleCredit: Getty
In his Sun interview he had denied calling the PM a "bossy schoolteacher", adding: "I never said anything bad about her.
“That is fake news. I think she is a nice person. I get along with her very nicely. The Washington Post is totally fake. They are just a lobbyist for Amazon.”
He also repeated his claim to The Sun that he had given Mrs May advice on how to conduct Brexit talks.
Mr Trump said: "I did give her a suggestion. I wouldn't call it advice. I think she maybe found it a little bit brutal!"
"I can fully understand why she thought it was a little bit tough and maybe someday she'll do that if they don't make the right deal, she might very well do what I suggested that she might want to do but it is not an easy thing.
"Look at the United States how the European Union has taken advantage systematically of the United States on trade. It's a disgrace, so it's not an easy negotiation."
But neither leader explained what suggestions Mr Trump had given to the PM.
President jokes Sun interview is ‘fake news’
THE US PRESIDENT joked that The Sun was "fake news" after our exclusive interview with the world's most powerful man on Wednesday.
He said that the story was "generally fine" but that the newspaper hadn't published enough of the praise he had given Theresa May.
The President made the comments in an extraordinary press conference at Chequers, the Prime Minister's country retreat, attended by The Sun Political Editor Tom Newton Dunn.
After the President was told by Newton Dunn that his quotes were in the piece, Mr Trump said: "Just to finish off, I have to say, I said to that paper The Sun, and they seemed like two very nice people.”
Before Mrs May pointed out Newton Dunn, he went on: "Oh where is that person? Did I say nice things about Theresa May, please?... Oh good, if you reported them that's good - where, on the internet? I said very good things about her, I didn't think they put it in but that's alright.
“They didn't put it in the headline, I wish they put it in the headline."
A spokesman for The Sun said: "We stand by our reporting and the quotes we used - including those where the President was positive about the Prime Minister, in both the paper and in our audio - and we're delighted that the President essentially retracted his original charge against the paper later in the press conference.
"To say the President called us 'fake news' with any serious intent is, well... fake news."
The President also doubled down on his criticism of Europe's immigration policies at the press conference.
He had told The Sun: "I think allowing millions and millions of people to come into Europe is very, very sad. I think you are losing your culture."
And asked about the comments today, Mr Trump said: "I think it's been very bad for Europe.
"What has happened is very tough, it's a very tough situation... you see the terror attacks that I do.
"They'd better watch themselves because you're changing culture, you're changing a lot of things, you're changing security. I do not think it's good for Europe."
Mr Trump made his comments following a lunchtime summit between the pair after watching a joint US and UK military demonstration at Sandhurst army base.
It was just hours after The Sun's world exclusive saw him say of the Chequers plan: "If they do a deal like that, we would be dealing with the European Union instead of dealing with the UK, so it will probably kill the deal.”
Mr Trump's press secretary Sarah Sanders tweeted a picture of hum sat in Winston Churchill's chair at ChequersCredit: Twitter
Mrs May made a show of unity as she praised the President and vowed to make the special relationship even closerCredit: Reuters
Mr Trump praised Mrs May's negotiating skills, saying he 'would much rather have her as a friend than an enemy'Credit: Reuters
The President joked with the reporters as he left the stage with the PMCredit: PA
The PM said her Chequers agreement 'provides the platform for Donald and me to agree an ambitious deal'Credit: PA
Donald Trump says UK can quadruple trade with the US in a post-Brexit deal
In the wake of The Sun's interview, Mrs May made a show of unity as she praised the President and vowed to make the special relationship even closer.
The PM said: "We agreed today, that as the UK leaves the European Union, we will pursue an ambitious US-UK Free Trade Agreement.
"The Chequers agreement reached last week provides the platform for Donald and me to agree an ambitious deal that works for both countries right across our economies.
"A deal that builds on the UK’s independent trade policy; reducing tariffs, delivering a gold-standard in financial services co-operation, and - as two of the world’s most advanced economies - seizing the opportunity of new technology.
"All of this will further enhance our economic co-operation, creating new jobs and prosperity for our peoples for generations to come."
Asked if her Chequers plan would block global trade deals, Mrs May replied: "There will be no limit to the possibility of us doing trade deals with the rest of the world."
Towards the end of the press conference, Mr Trump praised her negotiating skills, saying: "I would much rather have her as my friend than my enemy."
Mrs May added: "And we are friends."
May gives Trump ancestry chart - and perfume for Melania
THERESA May today gave Donald Trump a personalised gift to mark his historic visit to Britain - as well as an additional present for his wife Melania.
The PM gave the President an illustrated chart showing his Scottish ancestry - which comes through his mother, Mary Anne Macleod.
The document traces Mary Anne's lineage back to 1776 - the year the US declared independence from Britain.
It uses a 19th-century map of the Isle of Lewis, her birthplace, as a background, as well as Victorian pictures of the island in the Hebrides.
Downing Street said: "This gift underlines the deep historical links that many modern-day Americans have with the United Kingdom."
Mrs May and her husband Philip also gave Melania Trump a bespoke perfume called "The First Lady" in her honour.
The scent was made by J Floris Ltd, the official perfumier to the Queen which has also supplied Florence Nightingale, Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana.
It includes elements of cherry blossom, rose heart and bergamot, and comes in a custom bottle with Mrs Trump's initials.
He described claims he called Mrs May a 'bossy schoolteacher' were 'fake news'Credit: Getty
The two leaders are addressing the media after their working lunchCredit: AFP
Mr Trump and Mrs May walked from the house together to the press conference in the gardenCredit: Getty
After watching a joint US and UK military demonstration at Sandhurst Mr Trump took his official helicopter to Mrs May's country residenceCredit: PA
The PM and Mr Trump posed for pictures with their teams ahead of the talksCredit: AFP
But Mr Trump repeated his praise of Boris Johnson, who quit as Foreign Secretary on Monday in protest at Mrs May's Brexit plan.
He told the press conference: "They asked about Boris, I said, he’ll be a great PM, he’s been very nice to me.
"He thinks I’m doing a great job. I am doing a great job - just in case you haven’t noticed."
Meanwhile the First Lady Melania Trump went on a joint visit the Royal Hospital Chelsea with the PM’s husband Philip May.
Later Mr Trump will head to Windsor Castle where he and his wife will be treated to a Guard of Honour from the British military before having tea with the Queen.
He will then fly up to Scotland for a private two-day visit, spending time over the weekend at his Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire.
Mr Trump told The Sun during his Brussels visit earlier this week: “If they do a deal like that, we would be dealing with the European Union instead of dealing with the UK, so it will probably kill the deal.”
Meanwhile thousands of people are expected to take part in a series of protests during his stay in the UK.
Mr Trump took off in his official helicopter this morning from central LondonCredit: AFP
Last night he attended a dinner at Blenheim Palace with Theresa MayCredit: AFP
First Lady Melania Trump and the PM's husband Philip May are visiting the Royal Hospital Chelsea todayCredit: Reuters
Melania Trump made Remembrance Day poppies with schoolchildrenCredit: EPA
She and Mr May tried their hand at bowls whilst meeting some Chelsea PensionersCredit: Getty
The official White House Photographer snapped a picture of the First Lady with US ambassador Woody Johnson's wife Suzanne IrchaCredit: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead
Brexiteers and Remainers have interpreted the interview in a number of different ways, with Eurosceptic MPs saying Mr Trump's remarks should kill off the PM's Chequers plan.
But pro-EU politicians insisted the comments prove Brexit is a mistake.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, chair of the European Research Group, added: "The UK wants to do a trade deal with Donald Trump, and he said if you want to do a trade deal with the United States this isn't the way to do it."
Senior Tory Nigel Evans told Sky News: "He's saying that the whole trade deal may be off simply because of the white paper - and if that is the case then we must tear up the white paper.
"It does seem to me that not only have we got one foot in the European Union, we've got one foot in the grave."
Meanwhile Lib Dem leader Vince Cable said the Chequers proposal was now doomed, adding: “This is the final wake-up call on Brexit; the Conservatives’ fudged plans are dead in the water."
The President's official helicopter Marine One is parked up in the grounds at ChequersCredit: AFP
A member of the US President's staff was pictured cleaning the presidential limousine at ChequersCredit: Reuters
Meeting with @realDonaldTrump and Prime Minister May - BIG ISSUES on the table! pic.twitter.com/CUvRyKqTRX
— Ambassador Johnson (@USAmbUK) July 13, 2018
After today's events Mr Trump will then fly up to Scotland for a private two-day visitCredit: AP
Snipers keep watch as US President Donald Trump and Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May meet at ChequersCredit: AFP
The PM has also asked a group of Tory MPs to come round for tea at Chequers this evening, after Mr Trump has left, where she hopes to persuade them to back the plan which was thrashed out at the house exactly a week ago.
Mrs May's spokesman today defending the proposals, saying: "We are confident we can do a good trade deal with the US.
"We are looking forward to building a deep and special partnership with the EU and to agreeing an ambitious and confident trade deal with the US."
Chancellor Philip Hammond said: "The President hasn't yet had a chance I think to discuss with the Prime Minister the white paper, which was after all only published yesterday.”
He added: "I saw that the President was nodding furiously as she was speaking last night, and I'm sure there will be a very positive discussion between them today."
I told May how to do Brexit but she didn't listen to me
It comes following our interview with Mr Trump was published this morning
US President Donald Trump talks candidly to The Sun about the British Prime Minister Theresa May and Brexit
THERESA May’s new soft Brexit blueprint would “kill” any future trade deal with the United States, Donald Trump warns today.
Mounting an extraordinary attack on the PM’s exit negotiation, the President revealed she has ignored his advice on how to toughen up the troubled talks.
Instead he believes Mrs May has gone “the opposite way”, and he thinks the results have been “very unfortunate”.
His fiercest criticism came over the centrepiece of the PM’s new Brexit plan — which was unveiled in full yesterday.
It would stick to a common rulebook with Brussels on goods and agricultural produce in a bid to keep customs borders open with the EU.
But Mr Trump told The Sun: “If they do a deal like that, we would be dealing with the European Union instead of dealing with the UK, so it will probably kill the deal.
“If they do that, then their trade deal with the US will probably not be made.”
The bombshell intervention will pour nitroglycerine on the already raging Tory Brexiteer revolt against the PM.
Theresa May greets President Donald Trump at Blenheim Palace last night
US President Donald Trump talks candidly to The Sun about UK / US deals
A big US-UK trade deal, long promised by Mr Trump, is cherished by Leave campaigners as Brexit’s biggest prize.
But the President said Mrs May’s plan “will definitely affect trade with the United States, unfortunately in a negative way”.
He explained: “We have enough difficulty with the European Union.
“We are cracking down right now on the European Union because they have not treated the United States fairly on trading.
“No, if they do that I would say that that would probably end a major trade relationship with the United States.”
Theresa May and Donald Trump walk across the courtyard at Blenheim Palace, where they attended a dinnerCredit: Reuters
Questioned on Boris Johnson’s comments at a private dinner two weeks ago that Mr Trump “would go in bloody hard” if he was negotiating Brexit, the President swiftly replied: “He is right.”
He added: “I would have done it much differently. I actually told Theresa May how to do it but she didn’t agree, she didn’t listen to me.
“She wanted to go a different route.
“I would actually say that she probably went the opposite way. And that is fine.
“She should negotiate the best way she knows how. But it is too bad what is going on.”
US President Donald Trump talks candidly to The Sun about Trade
Theresa May rolled out the red carpet for President Trump and wife Melania during their first night in BritainCredit: AFP or licensors
Asked if that meant he would be prepared to walk away from the negotiating table, Trump replied: “Oh, absolutely. I think what is going on is very unfortunate. Too long.
“You know, deals that take too long are never good ones. When a deal takes so long, they never work out very well.”
Mr Trump also went even further in questioning whether Mrs May’s new Brexit plan upholds the referendum result — which he claimed he predicted two years ago. He said: “The deal she is striking is a much different deal than the one the people voted on.
“It was not the deal that was in the referendum. I have just been hearing this over the last three days. I know they have had a lot of resignations. So a lot of people don’t like it.”
Despite the withering criticism of Mrs May’s Brexit strategy, Trump insisted he still thinks she is “a very good person”.
He also denied claims that she bores him.
Asked about a report in The Washington Post that he thinks of Mrs May as “a bossy schoolteacher”, Mr Trump said: “No, no, no, no. I never said anything bad about her.
Recalling a visit to one of his luxury golf resorts in Scotland two years ago, Mr Trump said: “I predicted Brexit.
Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip MayCredit: Getty - Pool
“I was cutting a ribbon for the opening of Turnberry — you know they totally did a whole renovation, it is beautiful — the day before the Brexit vote.
“I said, ‘Brexit will happen’. The vote is going to go positive, because people don’t want to be faced with the horrible immigration problems that they are being faced with in other countries.
“You remember that Barack Obama said that there is no way it is going to happen, and the UK will get to the back of the line if it ever does, right? I said Brexit will happen, and I was right.”
At a press conference in Brussels yesterday at the end of a summit of Nato leaders, Mr Trump again cast doubt on whether the PM’s soft Brexit plan was true to the referendum result.
He said: “I don’t know if that’s what they voted for.”
Donald Trump, unlike predecessor Barack Obama, predicted BrexitCredit: Getty - Contributor
Downing Street was left shell-shocked by the criticism.
Mrs May rushed out her own statement to hit back at the President’s claim.
The PM insisted: “We have come to an agreement at the proposal we’re putting to the European Union which absolutely delivers on the Brexit people voted for.
They voted for us to take back control of our money, our law and our borders and that’s exactly what we will do.”
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Johnson tipped as future PM
Donald Trump tipped former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson as a future Prime MinisterCredit: EPA
US President Donald Trump talks candidly to The Sun about Boris Johnson
DONALD Trump praised Boris Johnson as a future Prime Minister.
The US President described the former Foreign Secretary as “a very talented guy”, adding: “I like him a lot.”
He said: “I have a lot of respect for Boris. He obviously likes me, and says very good things about me.
“I was very saddened to see he was leaving government and I hope he goes back in at some point. I think he is a great representative for your country.”
Asked if the ex-minister could be in No 10 one day, he replied: “Well I am not pitting one against the other. I am just saying I think he would be a great Prime Minister. I think he’s got what it takes.”
Novichok attack will not stop Trump meeting Putin
BRITAIN’S fury over the Salisbury nerve agent attack will not stop Donald Trump from bonding with Vladimir Putin next week.
The President flies from the UK to a summit with the Russian leader in Helsinki on Monday.
Quizzed on whether the Novichok attack made him reconsider, he said: “I think getting along with China, getting along with Russia, is a good thing.”
He suggested Mrs May’s plans for a soft Brexit was a hostile move towards the US because “the European Union is very bad to the United States on trade”.
Theresa May has urged Mr Trump to tackle Mr Putin on Novichok and other international outrages, including cyber attacks.
Mayor Khan doesn't like me but I say to him: You've done terrible job on terror
DONALD Trump today claims Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is responsible for the terror attacks on the British capital.
The Labour heavyweight has “done a very bad job on terrorism” by allowing so many migrants to come to the city, the President controversially argues.
US President Donald Trump talks candidly to The Sun about London's Mayor Sadiq Khan
Donald Trump claimed Sadiq Khan is responsible for the terror attacks on the British capitalCredit: Dan Charity - The Sun
The incendiary remarks are the most vicious in the White House boss’s long-running feud with London’s first Muslim mayor.
It began more than two years ago during Trump’s US presidential election campaign when Mr Khan attacked his vow to temporarily ban all Muslims from entering America.
Deepening the duo’s bitter war of words again, Mr Trump told The Sun in an exclusive interview ahead of his arrival in Britain: “I think allowing millions and millions of people to come into Europe is very, very sad.
“I look at cities in Europe, and I can be specific if you’d like. You have a mayor who has done a terrible job in London. He has done a terrible job.
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has 'done a very bad job on terrorism', says TrumpCredit: PA:Press Association
“Take a look at the terrorism that is taking place. Look at what is going on in London. I think he has done a very bad job on terrorism.
“I think he has done a bad job on crime, if you look, all of the horrible things going on there, with all of the crime that is being brought in.”
London was hit by four terror attacks last year — including in Westminster, London Bridge, Parsons Green Tube station and Finsbury Park’s mosque.
Speaking to The Sun inside the US Embassy in Brussels, the US President also revealed he thinks Mr Khan has shown a lack of respect to America by attacking him personally.
The US President also revealed he thinks Mr Khan has shown a lack of respect to America by attacking him personallyCredit: PA:Press Association
Mr Trump added: “I think he has not been hospitable to a government that is very important. Now he might not like the current President, but I represent the United States.
“I also represent a lot of people in Europe because a lot of people from Europe are in the United States.”
Mr Trump also clashed with Mr Khan after last June’s van and knife rampage on London Bridge and Borough Market — mocking the mayor for his appeal to Londoners to stay calm.
The President tweeted: “At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is ‘no reason to be alarmed!’”
Donald Trump clashed with Sadiq Khan after last June’s van and knife rampage on London Bridge and Borough MarketCredit: Getty - Contributor
Mr Khan described the tweet as “ill-informed”.
A source close to Mr Khan last night pointed out that the Home Office is in charge of immigration policy for London and the whole country and not those in City Hall.
Meanwhile, a Tory MP faced calls to be suspended yesterday after being accused of Islamophobia over a picture he tweeted of Mr Khan.
Michael Fabricant posted an image with the London Mayor’s head on an inflatable pig that is being mounted by a second pig along with Mr Trump laughing.
Piers Morgan and Sadiq Khan get into furious row over crime stats in London as GMB host asks ‘Is my child going to be stabbed in the street?’
The tweet is thought to be in response to Mr Khan’s decision to allow a 20ft “Trump Baby” blimp to be flown over London during the President’s visit.
Mr Fabricant deleted the image and claimed he did not see that it featured Mr Khan’s face, saying: “My fault was not checking it closer on my iPhone first.”
But Labour’s Luke Pollard said: “Tweeting racism is not a good look for a Conservative MP when there is a real problem with Islamophobia in the Tory party.”
Trump on London crimewave
DONALD Trump says London is in the middle of a crimewave — and blasted Sadiq Khan for failing to tackle the problem.
He said the mayor has “done a bad job on crime”.
It follow suggestions by the President earlier this year that gangs in the capital were getting round our strict gun laws by stabbing people instead.
Mr Trump said: “Yes that’s right — they don’t have guns, they have knives.”
More than 50 Londoners have been killed with knives this year. Nine people have been shot.
In 2017, there were at least 115 murder probes with 80 deaths the result of stabbings.
Blood on the walls
ONE British hospital is so bad that it has “blood all over the walls”, the President has claimed.
Recalling an article he read recently, Mr Trump said: “They had a story in one of the major New York newspapers recently about your hospital. You know about that story? I’m sure you’ve seen it.
Donald Trump claimed that one British hospital is so bad that it has 'blood all over the walls'Credit: AFP or licensors
“What they say is, it is worse than any hospital they have ever seen in a war zone.
“It is right in the middle of London. I guess it used to be the ultimate and now there is, you know, there is blood all over the walls, all over the floors.
“It was a very major story and I have heard it from others, too, so I think it is very sad. Very sad.”
It is the second time the US leader has attacked the hospital, which he has not named.
It is believed to be the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, East London, where a record 702 stabbing victims were treated last year.
Trump dubbed it “a war zone” during a speech in May to the National Rifle Association about the spiralling danger posed by knife crime.
Leading Royal London trauma surgeon Dr Martin Griffiths later said he would be “happy to invite Mr Trump to my prestigious hospital”.
Migrants 'harm UK'
BRITAIN and the rest of Europe is “losing its culture” because of immigration, Donald Trump says.
The wave of migrants from the Middle East and Africa is permanently changing the continent for the worse, the 72 year-old president argued.
Donald Trump says Britain and the rest of Europe is 'losing its culture' because of immigrationCredit: AP:Associated Press
And he claimed the situation pains him personally as the son of two EU countries.
Mr Trump told The Sun: “I have great love for countries in Europe.
“Don’t forget, essentially I’m a product of the European Union, between Scotland and Germany.
“Right? My father Germany, my mother Scotland.
Trump says the wave of migrants from the Middle East and Africa is permanently changing the continentCredit: Reuters
But in a controversial outburst, he added: “I think what has happened to Europe is a shame.
“Allowing the immigration to take place in Europe is a shame.
“I think it changed the fabric of Europe and, unless you act very quickly, it’s never going to be what it was and I don’t mean that in a positive way.
“So I think allowing millions and millions of people to come into Europe is very, very sad.
“I think you are losing your culture. Look around. You go through certain areas that didn’t exist ten or 15 years ago.”
Mr Trump made tackling illegal US immigration one of the planks of his 2016 election campaign.
No1 fan loves his football shirt gift
President Trump with an England shirt presented to him by The SunCredit: Paul Edwards The SUN
“MR President, these gentlemen are from The Sun,” an aide formally announced as we were ushered into the Trump inner sanctum.
Entering the court of an emperor, it pays to bring a gift.
We presented him with an England shirt when we interviewed him at the US Embassy in Brussels on Wednesday, ahead of the Nato summit.
“Oh wow. I love gifts,” he said, happily obliging our photographer Paul Edwards by holding the personalised top up with a trademark grin.
“You don’t hear the word England as much as you should,” he continued.
“I think England is a beautiful name.”
Two things about him struck me most.
Donald Trump was all smiles as he posed with his new giftCredit: Paul Edwards The SUN
First, Trump has total power. Nobody on his White House staff tells him what to say, or questions him when he says it.
When Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced our scheduled ten-minute slot was almost up, the President swiftly interjected: “No, give them a little bit more.”
We stayed for 28 minutes, with no more prompts to go.
Secondly, he is a very sensitive man, constantly saying how much various people like him. It clearly pains him today that he is not being welcomed to Britain as a hero and our most important ally.
On our way out, we met Trump’s Chief of Staff John Kelly. The former US Marine Corps general took me aside and said: “I read The Sun every day. I love Britain.”
Why would I stay in London when I feel so unwelcome?
Donald Trump, pictured arriving in the UK, admitted he 'feels unwelcome' in LondonCredit: AP:Associated Press
DONALD Trump has admitted he “feels unwelcome” in London as a major security operation was launched for his arrival in the UK yesterday.
But the tycoon insists real British people “love the President of the United States”.
Mr Trump told The Sun he will be largely staying away from the capital to avoid huge street protests of up to 200,000 today.
But he blamed them on politicians — singling out his nemesis, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
Revealing he has been told of the 20ft “Trump Baby” blimp that will be flown above Parliament Square today, he said: “I guess when they put out blimps to make me feel unwelcome, no reason for me to go to London.
“I used to love London as a city. I haven’t been there in a long time. But when they make you feel unwelcome, why would I stay there?
Mr Trump told The Sun he will be largely staying away from the capital to avoid huge street protests of up to 200,000Credit: AP:Associated Press
“And when I say that I am talking about government because the people of the UK agree with me.”
Mr Trump let his true feelings slip during an exclusive interview with The Sun hours before Air Force One touched down at Stansted Airport at 2pm yesterday.
Of his four-day visit, he added: “Many people are delighted. I get thousands of notifications from people in the UK that they love the President of the United States.”
He described a West London pub being renamed The Trump Arms for the duration of the trip as “wonderful”, adding: “I love those people. Those are my people.”
Donald Trump insists real British people 'love the President of the United States'Credit: Reuters
Mr Trump added: “You know, a poll just came out that I am the most popular person in the history of the Republican Party — 92 per cent. Beating Lincoln. I beat our Honest Abe.
“But the people of the UK, and I’ll bet if you had an honest poll, I’d be very strong. They want the same thing I want. I love the UK.”
His trip is a lower key working visit rather than the full state visit that the Queen invited him on 18 months ago.
Asked why he has failed to visit Britain as President until now, Mr Trump said: “Well, you know the United States has been very busy. We have been doing very well.”
Theresa May hosted a dinner with 150 business bosses at Winston Churchill’s birthplace Blenheim Palace for Mr Trump last night.
The Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards’ bands opened the event with a military ceremony in the Great Court.
Mr Trump and wife Melania are travelling everywhere in his Marine One helicopter to avoid demonstrations — including in and out of last night’s accommodation at the US Ambassador’s residence, Winfield House in Regents Park.
Protesters outside mounted a “Keep Trump Awake” rally — banging pots, pans and drums and blowing vuvuzelas from 8pm.
But when an estimated 200,000 protesters meet for the “Together Against Trump March” in central London at 2pm today, he will be at Chequers for talks with Mrs May.
The Trumps then fly to Scotland to spend the weekend at his golf resorts in Turnberry and Aberdeen.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn attacked Mrs May for inviting Mr Trump to Britain while “his dangerous and inhumane policies are putting the lives and wellbeing of millions of people at risk”.
Trump to meet 'incredible' Queen
DONALD Trump described the Queen as “a tremendous woman” ahead of their first meeting today.
The US President and wife Melania were due to have tea with the 92-year-old monarch at Windsor Castle this afternoon.
He told The Sun he was not nervous about it — but was in awe of Her Majesty’s flawless public service.
Mr Trump said: “She is a tremendous woman. I really look forward to meeting her. I think she represents her country so well.
“If you think of it, for so many years she has represented her country, she has really never made a mistake. You don’t see, like, anything embarrassing. She is just an incredible woman.
“My wife is a tremendous fan of hers. She has got a great and beautiful grace about her.”
Mr Trump’s Scottish-born mum Mary was an obsessive fan of the Queen, he said.
He added: “My mother loved the Queen. Any time the Queen was on television, my mother wanted to watch it.” Her Majesty will meet Mr Trump and the First Lady at the dais in the Quadrangle of the historic royal residence in Berkshire.
A guard of honour, comprised of the Coldstream Guards, will give a royal salute and US anthem The Star-Spangled Banner will be played.
Mr Trump and the Queen will then inspect the guard of honour and watch the soldiers march past.
Afterwards, The President and First Lady will join the Queen for tea inside the castle.
Her Majesty has met with previous White House couples including Barack and Michelle Obama, George W and Laura Bush, and Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
UK must up defence spending
Donald Trump told The Sun he agrees with Jim Mattis '100 per cent' on defence spendingCredit: AFP or licensors
THERESA May must listen to her generals and hike defence spending to keep the Special Relationship intact, said Mr Trump.
His Secretary of Defense asked the UK Government to go significantly above Nato’s minimum target of 2 per cent of GDP in funding for its military as the US’s major ally.
The President told The Sun he agrees with Jim Mattis “100 per cent”.
He added: “Two per cent isn’t enough. The US pays 4.2 per cent of a much larger GDP.
“I’m very impressed that Jim sent that letter. I think that is an exact right letter.”
Mr Trump defended himself against allies’ charges of blackmail over his demand for rapid rises in all 29 Nato member states’ defence budgets.
Asked if he was a bully, he said: “I’ll tell you what, we’ve had 40 years of presidents saying the same thing in a nicer way and they got nothing, so call it what you want.
US President Donald Trump talks candidly to The Sun about Defence budgets
“They’re taking advantage of the United States. I’m not going to let it happen.”
Mr Trump caused panic by implying he could pull the US out of Nato if other countries did not hike their contributions.
He was asked at a Brussels press conference if he had threatened to withdraw and replied: “I told people I’d be very unhappy if they didn’t up their commitment. Yesterday I let them know I was extremely unhappy.”
He insisted nations had finally agreed to increase expenditure, adding: “Everyone in the room thanked me.”
But French President Emmanuel Macron denied Nato allies had agreed a spending rise.
The US wants its Nato allies to share more of the financial burden on defence.
In 2014 Nato nations committed to moves toward reaching the 2 per cent of GDP figure within 10 years.
Nato estimated just 15 members will meet the aim by 2024 based on current trends.
Trump met by protesters
By Nick Pisa and Greg Wilford
THE £30million security operation to support Donald Trump’s visit was put to the test soon after he arrived when demonstrators gathered where he was staying.
Mr Trump’s plane Air Force One touched down at Stansted Airport in Essex before a helicopter took him and First Lady Melania to the US ambassador’s residence, Winfield House, in London’s Regent’s Park.
Around 400 protesters were gathered there to stage a Wall of Noise demo, banging pots and pans and blowing whistles.
The property had been surrounded by a specially built 9ft-high steel fence with concrete bollards.
Turnstiles and metal detectors were at the building’s entrances, guarded by US Secret Service agents all wearing earpieces and shades.
Cops were in the minaret of the nearby Regent’s Park mosque overlooking the residence, while armed officers patrolled its perimeter.
And US agents on golf buggies patrolled the park as amazed tourists and office workers looked on.
Last night, Mr Trump and Melania flew in the President’s Marine One helicopter for a black tie dinner hosted by PM Theresa May and hubby Philip at Winston Churchill’s Oxfordshire birthplace Blenheim Palace.
Meanwhile, as many as 100,000 are expected to gather in central London in a protest today called by organisers Together Against Trump.
But with around 10,000 cops on duty in an operation codenamed Manifold, tight security means he and Melania will be kept well away from any demonstrators.
Mr Trump had said he was “fine” with planned protests. He said: “I think they like me a lot in the UK.”
The Sun Says
THE UK-US trade deal is dead. Nato is a rip-off, the NHS is a shambles and London’s Mayor is terrible. Agree with him or not, Donald Trump at least speaks plainly and means it.
We wish we could say the same of our Government.
Theresa May insists her Brexit “red lines” will all be fulfilled. That may even be technically true. But she is in danger of blurring each one so much that their true meaning is lost.
Take the proposed new trade deals with giant non-EU economies which she has made pivotal to our future.
Trump tells The Sun that Mrs May has already killed the biggest, with America, by tying us to EU rules on food and farming. Those same restrictions will make it extremely hard to do ANY deals.
That’s madness. And it is disingenuous to talk up Britain repeatedly as an independent global trading power while knowingly binding our hands.
No10 claims we are taking back control of our laws too. But the ECJ will still in effect have a final say if we are bound to EU rules.
Mrs May says free movement will end. But her proposed immigration policy still doesn’t seem to give us complete control over EU migrants.
How about our payments to Brussels? They will no longer be “vast”, she says.
OK. But will they still be “big”?
Even if the EU agrees to all this, Tory backbench Brexiteers say they’ll vote it down in the Commons.
We have every sympathy. But where will that leave us? It’s the only plan on offer. The PM won’t harden it up. And Parliament won’t sanction “no deal”.
Our future is in the balance here. The Cabinet cannot surely now be thinking about taking summer holidays. Time is running out — and it’s stalemate.
Only one thing is making progress . . . Tory poll numbers, slowly heading south.
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DR NO WAY
GCHQ blasts Donald Trump’s ‘ridiculous’ claim that Britain spied on him… just a day after president’s showdown UK visit is announced
The US President made the sensational claim in a tweet quoting a conspiracy website
By Neal Baker and Corey Charlton
25 Apr 2019, 1:30
Updated: 25 Apr 2019, 3:04
BRITAIN'S GCHQ spy agency last night blasted Donald Trump's "utterly ridiculous" claim that the UK spied on him during the 2016 presidential campaign.
The US President repeated the sensational allegation in a tweet yesterday - just a day after it was confirmed he would be making a state visit to Britain in June.
Donald Trump rehashed discredited allegations claiming that he was spied on by BritainCredit: Reuters
Trump cited right-wing conspiracy website One America News as he alleged Britain spied on him
In a trademark Trump tirade, the president quoted the right-wing conspiracy website One America News Network before insisting the "truth" will come out over the spying claims.
It cited a controversial former CIA analyst who accused UK agencies of helping the Obama administration spy on Trump's election campaign.
The president added: "WOW! It is now just a question of time before the truth comes out, and when it does, it will be a beauty!"
But GCHQ - Britain's electronic espionage agency - responded by referring to a statement it issued when similar allegations surfaced in 2017.
'UTTERLY RIDICULOUS'
GCHQ dismissed the claim that it was asked to conduct "wiretapping" against the then president-elect as "nonsense".
The statement added: "They are utterly ridiculous and should be ignored."
The bizarre accusation comes just a day after it was revealed Trump would be undertaking a state visit this summer.
There are suggestions that Mr Trump may be hoping to ramp up tensions ahead of the trip in a bid to improve his leverage in any political discussions which may take place.
But Downing Street last night denied that the spying row risked casting a shadow over the visit.
The US and UK are long-standing partners. We do more together than any two countries in the world
Downing Street spokesman
Asked if Theresa May feared Mr Trump's tweet would "sour" his trip to Britain, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "No.
"The US and UK are long-standing partners. We do more together than any two countries in the world.
"We share intelligence that we do not share with other allies.
"That unparalleled sharing of intelligence between our countries has undoubtedly saved British lives.
"A state visit is an opportunity to strengthen our ties."
The spokesman declined to make any comment on the contents of Mr Trump's tweet, on the grounds that he never discussed security issues in public.
Asked whether GCHQ was speaking on behalf of the Government, he replied: "GCHQ is indeed part of the Government."
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Meanwhile, it was claimed yesterday that Donald and Melania Trump will not stay at Buckingham Palace during their state visit.
Royal sources reportedly said the Monarch can't let the president stop over as the palace's East Wing will be closed during a £365m renovation.
Buckingham Palace revealed that the Trumps will visit the UK for three days from June 3rd to the 5th - which is timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
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It comes more than two years after Theresa May first offered the visit when they met in January 2017 at the White House.
President Trump made a two-day working visit to the UK last July - where he met The Queen and spoke exclusively to The Sun.
He sensationally revealed that a trade deal with the US could be off the table - and criticised her over Brexit talks.
President Trump and the Queen inspect the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle last summerCredit: AP:Associated Press
Donald Trump and the first Lady Melania Trump leave the US ambassador's residence, Winfield House, last JulyCredit: Reuters
Donald Trump will come to the UK for a state visit at the start of JuneCredit: AP:Associated Press
The Trumps will most likely take up residence at Winfield HouseCredit: Getty - Contributor
Thousands of people demonstrated against the US President during his last visit in 2018Credit: SWNS:South West News Service
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Our 7 Favorite Big Sister Books for Toddlers
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by Liz Coyle
Becoming a big sister is a big deal. Help your toddler understand her new role in the family by reading her age-appropriate ‘big sister’ books.
The announcement of a new baby in the family can evoke a variety of emotions. Your toddler may be happy about the new addition, or she may have concerns that the new baby will take all your time and attention.
Gift the gift of ‘big sister’ books to your toddler to help her deal with the changes that are about to occur. These books will help your child discover all the good things that they have to look forward to as a big sister. Books can also help young children come to terms with having a new baby in the house and the feelings hurdles that come with it.
Here we’ve compiled a list of our favorite ‘big sister’ books for toddlers.
Best-Ever Big Sister
With the introduction of a new baby, many older siblings just want to feel special. Best-Ever Big Sister by Karen Katz provides colorful illustrations in a lift-the-flap style book. Each page celebrates big sister’s accomplishments, such as eating with a fork and riding a tricycle. The warm ending leaves the big sister reassuring her new sibling that “one day you’ll be big like me.”
I’m Going to Be a Big Sister
Winner of the iParenting Media Book Awards Best of 2007, the colorful tales in I’m Going to Be a Big Sister by Brenda Bercun tells the story of Amanda who will soon become a big sister. In the story, Amanda discovers what it means to be a big sister as her family prepares for the new baby’s arrival. With the purchase of the book is a free MP3 download with instructions on how to download the song on the copyright page.
My New Baby
A new baby in the family can be confusing for a toddler. She may have many questions, such as “what does it like to eat?” or “when will it walk?” My New Baby by Rachel Fuller touches on what it’s like to have a new baby in the household and how to cope with new situations and emotions. The series of four board books also illustrates the special relationship that forms between siblings.
Lil Miss, Big Sis
Lil Miss, Big Sis by New York Times bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal is the perfect follow up to Plant a Kiss. The charming story follows Lil Miss who learns the many wonderful things that come with becoming a big sister. This book is the perfect gift for families with toddlers who are expecting a new addition.
The New Baby
Little Critter is a family favorite and this new book is no exception. In The New Baby by Mercer Mayer Little Critter is excited to learn that a new baby is coming to live with his family. His feelings soon change when he discovers that the baby doesn’t pay any attention to him. This heartwarming book is the perfect way for your toddler to welcome home her new sibling.
The Berenstain Bears’ New Baby
Illustrated in full color, join the Berenstain Bears as they celebrate the birth of a new baby. The New Baby tells the story of an older sibling’s joyful acceptable of the baby and how Mama and Papa Bear help him adjust to life with a new baby. The book puts a positive spin on the changes that occur with a new sibling, such as changing from a crib to a big bed.
What Baby Needs
Older siblings often want to help mom and dad with the new baby. The book What Baby Needs by American pediatrician William Sears explains to older siblings the needs and demands of a new baby and how they can help provide care. The insightful book is based on the attachment-parenting theories on parenting and childhood authorities, William Sears M.D. and Martha Sears R.N. It’s a great read for toddlers and parents.
It can sometimes be difficult for toddlers to understand what it means when mom is expecting. Make your child feel special before and after the arrival of the new baby by explaining what changes she can expect in simple words she can understand. ‘Big sister’ books are a fun way to prepare your little one for life with a sibling.
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iResidence in Toronto - 4 Bedroom Vacation Home - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
10 Jeff Drive, Toronto (Show map)
~15.6 km from city centrum Toronto
Set in Toronto, 15 km from BMO Field and 15 km from Budweiser Stage, iResidence in Toronto - 4 Bedroom Vacation Home offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Exhibition Place is 15 km from the holiday home, while Casa Loma is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport, 18 km from iResidence in Toronto - 4 Bedroom Vacation Home.
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Absolutely Stunning Condo - Heart of King West - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
461 Adelaide St W Suite 734, Toronto, ON M5V 1T1, Canada, Toronto (Show map)
~1.7 km from city centrum Toronto
Absolutely Stunning Condo - Heart of King West is situated in the Fashion District district of Toronto, 1.3 km from Toronto Symphony Orchestra, 1.5 km from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and 1.7 km from CN Tower. It is located 1.3 km from Rogers Centre and provides free WiFi plus a 24-hour front desk. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a kitchen and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided. Harbourfront Centre is 2.1 km from the holiday home, while Toronto Eaton Centre is 2.1 km away. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2.6 km from Absolutely Stunning Condo - Heart of King West.
Simply Comfort. Unique Downtown House - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
74-74A Pembroke St, Toronto (Show map)
Situated in Toronto, less than 1 km from Ryerson University and a 15-minute walk from Yonge-Dundas Square, Simply Comfort. Unique Downtown House features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a barbecue and city views. All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with bath, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include St. Lawrence Market, Toronto Eaton Centre and Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 5 km from Simply Comfort.
Townhouse with a 91 Walk Score - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
30 Western Battery Road, Toronto (Show map)
Attractively set in the Downtown Toronto of Toronto, Townhouse with a 91 Walk Score offers a patio, air conditioning, free WiFi and TV. Featuring private parking, the holiday home is 1 km from Exhibition Place. Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Townhouse with a 91 Walk Score offers a terrace. A bicycle rental service is available at the accommodation. BMO Field is 1.5 km from Townhouse with a 91 Walk Score, while Budweiser Stage is 1.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2.1 km from the holiday home.
多伦多Finch车站精品民宿 Toronto Finch Station Luxury House - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
87 Bishop Avenue, North York, Toronto (Show map)
Set 9 km from York University, 多伦多Finch车站精品民宿 Toronto Finch Station Luxury House offers accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Each unit is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a fireplace, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, a stovetop and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. Aviva Centre is 10 km from the holiday home, while Ontario Science Centre is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 20 km from 多伦多Finch车站精品民宿 Toronto Finch Station Luxury House.
Fairview House - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
1413 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto (Show map)
Located in Toronto, 4.2 km from Ontario Science Centre and 14 km from The Distillery District, Fairview House provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a bar. Including a shared lounge, this holiday home also features a restaurant. The holiday home is located on the ground floor and is equipped with 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, an oven and a stovetop. The holiday home offers a barbecue. A car rental service is available at Fairview House. Royal Ontario Museum is 14 km from the accommodation, while Queens Park is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City, 19 km from Fairview House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
InstantSuites ⭐️ Chic 1 Bedroom in the Entertainment District ⭐️ - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
50 Bruyeres Mews 703, Toronto, ON M5V 0H8, Canada, Toronto (Show map)
Situated in Toronto, 1.3 km from Exhibition Place, InstantSuites ⭐️ Chic 1 Bedroom in the Entertainment District ⭐️ features accommodation with a fitness centre, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. This holiday home offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Guests wishing to travel light can make use of towels and linens for an additional supplement. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Rogers Centre, CN Tower and Harbourfront Centre. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, less than 1 km from InstantSuites ⭐️ Chic 1 Bedroom in the Entertainment District ⭐️.
Instant Suites - 2 BR Luxury Suite with City Views - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
55 Bremner Boulevard 3407, Toronto, ON M5J 0A6, Canada, Toronto (Show map)
Set in Toronto, 60 metres from Scotiabank Arena, Instant Suites - 2 BR Luxury Suite with City Views offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. The property is 1.1 km from Hockey Hall of Fame and 1.1 km from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a hairdryer and free toiletries, and a living room. The accommodation is fitted with a kitchen. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include CN Tower, Harbourfront Centre and Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2.5 km from Instant Suites - 2 BR Luxury Suite with City Views.
Sleek Downtown Gem: Panoramic Views! - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
14 York Street, Toronto (Show map)
In the Entertainment District district of Toronto, close to Rogers Centre, Sleek Downtown Gem: Panoramic Views! features a fitness centre, free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is 2.2 km from Scotiabank Arena and 2.5 km from Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The holiday home has 1 bedroom with air conditioning and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Towels and bed linen are featured. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at Sleek Downtown Gem: Panoramic Views!. CN Tower is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Harbourfront Centre is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2.2 km from Sleek Downtown Gem: Panoramic Views!.
LAVISH Masterpiece DOWNTOWN Spacious 4 BDRM HOUSE - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
30 Nelson Street, Toronto (Show map)
Set in Toronto, 400 metres from Toronto Symphony Orchestra and 500 metres from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, LAVISH Masterpiece DOWNTOWN Spacious 4 BDRM HOUSE offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a fitness centre. This holiday home provides accommodation with a patio. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are offered. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Toronto Eaton Centre, Rogers Centre and CN Tower. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2.9 km from Lavish Masterpiece.
Amazing 2BR Executive Suite in Financial District - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
70 Temperance Street Suite 5307, Toronto, ON M5H 0B1, Canada, Toronto (Show map)
Amazing 2BR Executive Suite in Financial District is situated in the Downtown Toronto district of Toronto, less than 1 km from Hockey Hall of Fame, a 10-minute walk from Toronto Symphony Orchestra and less than 1 km from Toronto Eaton Centre. It is set 400 metres from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and offers free WiFi plus a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Yonge-Dundas Square, St. Lawrence Market and Scotiabank Arena. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 3.7 km from Amazing 2BR Executive Suite in Financial District.
Stylish 1BR - Great Location - Spectacular View! - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
15 Iceboat Terrace Suite 2915, Toronto, ON M5V 4A5, Canada, Toronto (Show map)
Stylish 1BR - Great Location - Spectacular View! is situated in the Downtown Toronto district of Toronto, 1 km from CN Tower, 1.5 km from Harbourfront Centre and 1.6 km from Scotiabank Arena. It is set less than 1 km from Rogers Centre and offers free WiFi plus a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. Exhibition Place is 1.7 km from the holiday home, while Toronto Symphony Orchestra is 1.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 1.3 km from Stylish 1BR - Great Location - Spectacular View!.
LUX Penthouse 2BR Suite in the heart of Toronto - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
12 York Street 5707, Toronto, ON M5J, Canada, Toronto (Show map)
Located in Toronto, 400 metres from Harbourfront Centre, LUX Penthouse 2BR Suite in the heart of Toronto provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from CN Tower. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a living room with a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Hockey Hall of Fame. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2.6 km from LUX Penthouse 2BR Suite in the heart of Toronto.
Elegant 4 Bedroom House at Yonge & Sheppard - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
249 Bogert Avenue, North York, Toronto (Show map)
Set in Toronto, 9 km from York University, Elegant 4 Bedroom House at Yonge & Sheppard offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. This air-conditioned holiday home is fitted with 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. Aviva Centre is 10 km from the holiday home, while Casa Loma is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 16 km from Elegant House at Yonge & Sheppard.
Amazing 1BR in Popular King West - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
38 Stewart Street, Toronto (Show map)
Amazing 1BR in Popular King West is situated in the Fashion District district of Toronto, 1.7 km from Toronto Symphony Orchestra, 1.7 km from CN Tower and 1.8 km from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. It is located 1.3 km from Rogers Centre and provides free WiFi plus a 24-hour front desk. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a kitchen and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured. Exhibition Place is 2.2 km from the holiday home, while Harbourfront Centre is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 1.8 km from Amazing 1BR in Popular King West.
Amazing 1BR Unit in Popular King St. W. - Sleeps 4 - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
11 Charlotte Street, Toronto (Show map)
Amazing 1BR Unit in Popular King St. W. - Sleeps 4 is set in the Fashion District district of Toronto, less than 1 km from Rogers Centre, a 13-minute walk from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and 1.7 km from CN Tower. It is situated 800 metres from Toronto Symphony Orchestra and features free WiFi plus a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is available. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Toronto Eaton Centre, Scotiabank Arena and Harbourfront Centre. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2.7 km from Amazing 1BR Unit in Popular King St. W. - Sleeps 4.
Beautifully Decorated 1BR Unit in Great Location! - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
111 Elizabeth Street Suite 521, Toronto, ON M5G 1P7, Canada, Toronto (Show map)
Beautifully Decorated 1BR Unit in Great Location! is set in the Downtown Toronto district of Toronto, less than 1 km from Toronto Eaton Centre, an 11-minute walk from Yonge-Dundas Square and less than 1 km from Ryerson University. It is located less than 1 km from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and provides free WiFi plus a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a kitchen and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto Symphony Orchestra and St. Lawrence Market. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 4.1 km from Beautifully Decorated 1BR Unit in Great Location!.
Lux 1BR Suite in King West with Free Parking - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
Situated in Toronto, 1.3 km from Exhibition Place, Lux 1BR Suite in King West with Free Parking features accommodation with a fitness centre, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a fully equipped kitchen. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries, and a living room. A flat-screen TV is available. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Rogers Centre, CN Tower and Harbourfront Centre. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, less than 1 km from Lux 1BR Suite in King West with Free Parking.
Rosedale Toronto Coach House 1 Bedroom - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
29 Scarth Road, Toronto (Show map)
Located in Toronto, within 2.6 km of Royal Ontario Museum and 2.7 km of Queens Park, Rosedale Toronto Coach House 1 Bedroom offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Guests wishing to travel light can make use of towels and linens for an additional supplement. University of Toronto is 3.2 km from the holiday home, while Yonge-Dundas Square is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 7 km from Rosedale Toronto Coach House.
Modern 1BR Condo - Sleeps 4 - Stunning View! - Holiday homes, Toronto, Canada
101 Peter Street Suite 3908, Toronto, ON M5V 0G6, Canada, Toronto (Show map)
Modern 1BR Condo - Sleeps 4 - Stunning View! is set in the Entertainment District district of Toronto, 700 metres from Toronto Symphony Orchestra, less than 1 km from Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and an 18-minute walk from CN Tower. It is situated 700 metres from Rogers Centre and features free WiFi plus a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a kitchen and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is offered. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Toronto Eaton Centre, Scotiabank Arena and Harbourfront Centre. The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2.5 km from Modern 1BR Condo - Sleeps 4 - Stunning View!.
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Pisa is perhaps best known for its famous Leaning Tower, but beyond this lop-sided wonder, the city offers plenty to see. On arrival in Pisa, you will find that it is an ideal base from which to explore Italy's eastern coast and to utilise as a base to see the sights of the rest of Tuscany, such as Siena and Florence.
With its iconic sights, stunning architecture, and easy access to the rest of beautiful Tuscany, holidays here will have visitors captivated...
You cannot miss the Leaning Tower itself, part of the Piazza dei Miracoli, a place that is likely to become thronged with tourists at any time of year. Famed not only for its tilt but for its Romanesque design, created by Bonanno and finished by Giovanni di Simone. There is a bell-chamber to see, while nearby the Duomo is the biggest church in the Romanesque tradition in the region. The Duomo features a 68-column basilica and noted pulpit, while the baptistery is again a feat, being the largest of its kind in the country.
As you head out of Pisa itself, a whole world opens up around you. The Tuscan hills are ideal places to walk or cycle and you can spend whole days enjoying the views of rolling hills and pine forests or looking over into nearby towns. If you would prefer to drive, you could hire a car and use the accessible road network in this region to get about instead, maybe stopping at charming Tuscan villages en route to larger destinations.
One such destination could be Pistoia, a medieval town that has an ancient importance, being a royal Lombardic city and a free commune over the course of its illustrious history. Today the town is known for its gardens and flower markets.
Florence is typically on the checklist of many visitors to Italy, who venture to this attractive city to see art galleries such as the Uffizi, grand works of architecture such as the city's Duomo or Gitto's Bell Tower, or bustling squares such as the Palazzo Vecchio. Among the highlights of a trip into Florence are the masterpieces of art, with statues and sculptures cropping up everywhere, while others will be impressed by Renaissance frescos and just the mere sight of the views over the Arno River.
Another medieval town, Siena is best known for its yearly horse race, the Palio, which sees a frenetic equine dash across the Piazza del Campo. Jockeys, mounts and spectators all jostle for space and the event means that accommodation in Siena gets extremely packed; best book in advance if you want to see this. Getting a flight to Pisa does mean you can then go on to visit Siena in more peaceful times and explore the town's medieval palaces.
Hop across to Arezzo for wealthy sights and hillside views. This is another Tuscan city that dates back to ancient times and visitors will find evidence of both Palaeolithic and medieval life here. Visit the Church of San Francesco and the Medicean Fortress for the tourist hotspots here, while you will find historic architecture and stunning frescos too.
Meanwhile in Fiesole, you will find evidence of the Etruscan civilisation alongside some dramatic ruins, such as parts of the city walls and abandoned temples. Those interested in the life and times of the Ancient Romans will find plenty to amaze them here, as visitors can explore remnants of the Roman city such as theatres and baths. Another Etruscan settlement that still attracts tourists today is San Gimignano, which, like many other places in the region, shows its medieval influences today through the towers around the town, which once numbered 72 but are now reduced to 15.
Still on the coast, try Livorno for a port that is full of tasty dishes to sample, impressive buildings to see and promenades to stroll along.
Your Italian adventure will begin as soon as you board the plane, and flights to Pisa are quick and straight forward...
If you are looking to head to Pisa, flights will take you to the Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA).
You can reach Pisa on services from all over the UK and low cost services are used by thousands each year. For example, easyJet flies in from Bristol, Gatwick and Luton, with Ryanair having services from Bournemouth, Stansted, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Jet2 has flights from Manchester, Belfast, Leeds and Newcastle, and British Airways maintains services from both Heathrow and Gatwick in London.
Additionally, you can fly via several European gateways, including Amsterdam and Frankfurt, to reach Pisa on connecting flights.
Pisa airport is a gateway to a number of areas across Tuscany, and once you land you'll want to get your Italian adventure underway as soon as possible. Here are some transport options...
Pisa airport is located just one kilometre from Pisa centre and just 80km from Florence.
Fortunately, this means you are also just 1km away from Pisa Central Railway Station where you can reach any destination on the Italian network. There is a shuttle bus available from the airport which leaves every 10 minutes and takes just eight minutes to get to the train station.
There is also a good bus network running from the airport to main towns such as Florence, Siena, Lucca, Viareggio and Pisa centre.
Travelling by taxi is another option, and the average fare to get into Pisa is between 6.30 and 10.00 euro (although this increases at night). The rank is located in front of arrivals in the airport.
Whether you want to stay in a glitzy city centre hotel or a rambling farmhouse set amid vineyards, you'll find it here. But what area should you stay in to get the most from your holiday?
Whether you've flown into Pisa to visit its iconic Leaning Tower or are travelling further out into Tuscany, you'll find accommodation to suit your budget.
Choosing to base yourself in Pisa will allow you to see the outstanding buildings from Pisa's Golden Age such as the Duomo, Baptistery and Camposanto, and of course, the tower.
However, if you're looking to experience the rolling fields and vivid colours depicted in postcards of Tuscany, then you could look to base yourself in the small medieval town of San Gimignano. This ancient walled city, rich in history, has beautiful architecture and numerous bars and restaurants serving up fresh Tuscan cuisine. Walking tours into the vineyards and surrounding fields can be easily booked.
Another option would be the larger town of Siena. This is the home of the annual Palio event when horses are raced bareback around the Il Campo piazza. A number of museums can be explored here, as well as galleries.
Or how about basing yourself in beautiful Florence, known as the cradle of the renaissance? Here, you can absorb the breath-taking outdoor statues from the period as well as the awe-inspiring duomo which dwarfs the square in which it sits. Culture vultures and art enthusiasts will be in their element in this city where you can visit famous galleries such as the Uffizi.
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Traversing Chapters > Reviews > Nevernight – Never fear, never forget
Nevernight – Never fear, never forget
An Dierickx February 1, 2018 0 Comments
The cover of Nevernight may be predominantly black and white, but on the inside it’s red. Bloodred. And I love it!
Mia Corvere is an orphan who travels to the Red Church of Itreya to train as an assassin. Her main reason behind this is to take revenge on the people who killed her father and locked up her mother and baby brother. The only problem is that these people are the leaders of the city of Godsgrave.
So Mia and her shadowy companion, the wonderfully sarcastic talking not-a-cat Mister Kindly, start their training with the Red Church, together with about 28 others. It’s hard to keep track of how many classmates there are, since they tend to drop dead. One is murdered on the first day, the others die as a consequence of their lessons. Can’t identify the poison you’ve just unknowingly ingested? Too bad, it was nice to know you.
In a way, this training reminded me of Harry Potter meets the Hunger Games: relentless killing and competition in an old building where the stairs and hallways seem to shift constantly. But with way more blood. One example: assassins can teleport across the world by stepping into a portal that is in fact a pool of blood. Yep, Nevernight is that gory and delicious!
Footnotes and flashbacks
A quick warning though before you dive in (into the book, not the pool of blood): there are footnotes. Lots and lots of them. In fact, most of the worldbuilding happens in these footnotes. It takes a while to get used to them, and at first they kept pulling me out of the story. Luckily, Jay Kristoff also adds sarcastic comments in those footnotes to make it worth reading them. I suppose you could just skip them, but you might miss important explanations of how the world works.
Another thing that made it take a while for me to get into the story, was the frequent use of flashbacks. At first, we keep switching between the present and the past (printed in italics), which slows down the story.
But once the frequent flashbacks are over, this story keeps going like a truck without brakes. And the ending hits you like a truck as well. I. Did. Not. See. That. Coming. That’s all I can say about it. I knew a few characters were going to die in the end, but I did not expect those specific ones to. In that regard, this book is like A Song of Ice and Fire. It regularly pulls the rug from under you. And if you think a character has plot armor? Well, think again.
I don’t often give books 5 stars, but Nevernight truly deserves them in my opinion. I can’t wait jump into the sequel Godsgrave and witness how Mia’s hunger for revenge leaves a trail of blood in the streets. The as of yet untitled 3rd and final part is scheduled to release in September 2018.
Title: Nevernight
Author: Jay Kristoff
Publisher: Voyager
Release Date: 2017-06
From New York Times bestselling author, Jay Kristoff, comes a dangerous new fantasy world and a heroine edged in darkness. Destined to destroy empires, Mia Corvere is only ten years old when she is given her first lesson in death. Six years later, the child raised in shadows takes her first steps towards keeping the promise she made on the day she lost everything. But the chance to strike against such powerful enemies will be fleeting, so if she is to have her revenge, Mia must become a weapon without equal. She must prove herself against the deadliest of friends and enemies, and survive the tutelage of murderers, liars and daemons at the heart of a murder cult. The Red Church is no ordinary school, but Mia is no ordinary student. The shadows love her. And they drink her fear.
assassin, blood, gore, jay kristoff, mia corvere, nevernight, new adult, tric
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TRFS joins Fife Public Social Partnership
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Send Help! That unforgettable first retrieve
Last week I began to wax nostalgic about my days in a duck boat with my late, great retriever, Blaze. In bragging him up, I may have inadvertently given you the impression that he was some sort of puppy prodigy. The truth is, while he did spring from the womb with a remarkable nose and an unstoppable desire to bring things back, the ability to sit calmly and wait for birds to fall from the sky was definitely not a part of his genetic package.
Patience was something both dog and man worked on constantly, and by the end of his career, Blaze had arrived at a point where he could sit all morning long in the boat without more than an occasional yelp, but his was anything but a "relaxed" posture. He was a Jack-in-the-box just one click of the crank away from blowing clean out of the can. And when a shot was made and a bird tumbled to the water below, it was 90 pounds of big, red dog blasting from one side of a very small boat. Thus, we arrive at the following tale.
It was a month before duck season, 1992, and my long-time hunting buddy, Marc, and I had decided to go all-out in observance of Blaze's inaugural hunting season. Now for some fellows that would mean going out and buying a fully-camouflaged, lightweight-but-super-stable, sink-proof duck boat. For cheapskates like us, it meant buying up a bunch of mistinted paint, 30 yards of brown burlap, a handful of fiberglass tent poles and then spending every available moment until the start of the season working to transform our beat-up, 10-foot jon boat into the ultimate duck-hunting machine.
The garage light burned until the wee hours night after night until finally the craft was ready for roll-out. I called my wife outside as we lifted the curtain on what could best be described as a floating, camouflaged, covered wagon. At first dumbstruck with our artistry, she finally managed just one sentence.
"It sure doesn't look too steady!" she said, shaking her head then disappearing back into the house.
Steady! What did she know?
We made it into the swamp shortly past four on that first morning. Blaze was giddy with excitement but did well in staying out of our way as we paddled out, picked our spot, and got the whole boat blind apparatus rigged and ready. The three of us hunkered under the burlap to await the magical moment.
Shooting time arrives like a fast-moving thunderstorm on the first day in the Killbuck Marsh. You hear the distant rumble of a few guys whose watches are a few seconds ahead and the next thing you know, birds are swirling everywhere and the place becomes an artillery range!
Our original plan had been for either Marc or me to steady the dog while the other one did the shooting, but the sheer magnitude of the moment -- ducks filling the sky, gunfire going off from all points on the compass, a dog that wanted desperately to do what his genes commanded him to do -- laid waste to any semblance of a plan. In moments we were both shooting -- and doing so very badly, I might add!
After what, to Blaze, must have seemed an eternity, I finally connected and a Wood Duck folded and fell to the water not 10 yards away. Blaze didn't need a signal; he launched off the side of the boat like a missile. And the very instant he did, my wife's words from the roll-out became the stuff of legend. We were upside down before Blaze even hit the water!
Now, as bad luck goes, our luck was good. We were only neck deep, and since it was merely mid-October, the water was still a relatively balmy 50 degrees or so. I had held onto my gun, but Marc, in a reflex of self-preservation, had dropped his into the swamp as he fell. I found it with my foot. Meanwhile, Blaze had made his retrieve and returned to the boat, clawing his way right up onto the capsized hull. His first retrieve, and it couldn't have been more memorable!
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Through innovative programming and a commitment to new work, the Edinburgh International Festival brings together world premiers, new takes on classical works and unique artistic collaborations which attract and thrill visitors to the city.
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The Los Angeles Philharmonic presents classical music from the Golden Age of Hollywood by Herrmann, Korngold and best-loved film composer, John Williams. Held at Tynecastle Park stadium, this free event marks the start of the International Festival and features a selection of music from classic films Star Wars, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, E.T. and many more.
Watch the Scottish Chamber Orchestra bring a timeless love story to life in an electrifying performance of Leonard Bernstein's cultural phenomenon, West Side Story. Enjoy a sensational score of music featuring class songs such as ‘America’, ‘Maria’, ‘Tonight’ and ‘Somewhere’.
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7 Best Resorts for Overwater Bungalows
Staying in an overwater bungalow is on many travelers’ bucket lists. But most people assume they must make the epic journey to the secluded South Pacific islands to accomplish this goal. While some of the most gorgeous overwater bungalow resorts do indeed reside in these remote waters, there are options all around the world offering luxurious overwater abodes. Some locations on this list are to be expected, while others may surprise you. Check out our top 7 best overwater bungalow resorts below.
1. El Dorado Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Photo by @pineirooo
Just when you thought the whole Yucatan Peninsula was played out, here we are bringing you one of the best overwater bungalow resorts in the world. Located on the famous Riviera Maya between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, the extravagant adults-only El Dorado Maroma is a romantic getaway for any couple. If overwater bungalows aren’t enough, this resort steps it up with a glass-bottomed floor at the foot of your bed. You’ve also got an infinity pool overlooking the water of one of the top beaches in the world, a spacious deck with views of the infinite horizon, outdoor shower, and personal butler catering to your every need.
2. Conrad Bora Bora Nui, Bora Bora
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Bora Bora alone is completely breathtaking. Stay in the Conrad Bora Bora Nui (formerly called Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa) and you’ll be completely blown away. The resort is nestled on the private island of Motu To’oupa and boasts the longest stretching white-sand beach in Bora Bora. It’s framed by Mount Otemanu on one side and the sparkling azure lagoon on the other. Each overwater bungalow is equipped with fully retractable front windows, private terraces with direct lagoon access, overwater hammocks, and direct sunset views. Some even have a private infinity pool overlooking the lagoon! The two-story Presidential Suite is the most luxurious with three terraces, a sauna, pool and whirlpool, and a private roof-top dining area. And yes, the price tag is as high as you think.
3. Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel, Guatemala
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If you’re not completely loaded with limitless cash, but still want to achieve an overwater bungalow stay, check out this awesome eco-friendly hotel in Petén, Guatemala. This resort is perfect for those who appreciate nature but still have an indulgent side. The bungalows are built right over the Quexil Lagoon in the middle of a tropical, monkey-laden jungle! With just 15 total overwater suites, you’ll feel like you’re in a remote yet upmarket locale. The private deck jacuzzi is the ideal place to take in both the sunrise and sunset as you listen to the chirps of nature all around. The hotel also offers excursions to Monkey Island, their own private nature reserve, and bird watching at Mundo Maya.
4. Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge, Panama
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Just because you want to stay in an overwater bungalow doesn’t mean you have to jet set to the other side of the world. Punta Caracol, located in the Boco del Toro province, is the most off-the-beaten-track resort on our list. Brightly colored wooden and bamboo bungalows with quirky ethnic décor dot this pristine coastline. Most are located on their own private dock with an untouched jungle in the background. The double-story abodes offer sprawling sea views as well as direct access to the enticing emerald waters. Hammocks and sunbeds grace every deck and unpretentious furniture makes the interior cozy and welcoming. Bonus: Punta Caracol is committed to sustainable management. In fact, they use just 2% of their land for their facilities and keep the other 98% as a protected nature reserve.
5. Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
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A resort that’s only accessible by boat means it deserves a spot on our list of best overwater bungalow resorts. It’s also the only resort on the Maldivian island of Lankanfushi, so you know it’s got to be good. Gili Lankanfushi has used every side of the tiny tropical island to build its 45-suite resort. They’ve even created bungalow islands – stilted villas completely disconnected from the land! Rustic-chic décor, sprawling decks with direct ocean access complete with sunbeds and hammocks, and nothing but the clearest turquoise water you’ve ever seen await you. It’s a slice of exclusive heaven you have to see to believe.
6. Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Fiji
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Sitting in a tranquil lagoon and surrounded by a protected marine sanctuary, this is Fiji’s first and only true overwater bungalow resort. Staying true to its island roots, Likuliku proudly combines handmade thatching and natural exotic materials with modern-day comforts to create a resort that is both authentic and luxurious. With only 10 overwater bungalows, this adults-only resort values privacy, exclusivity, and natural beauty. The polished bungalow deck on the edge of the fringing coral reef is the perfect jumping off point for snorkeling adventures. The extravagant bathroom, deep-set tub, and daily complimentary Champagne and hor d’oeuvre plate from the chef are all little extras.
7. Manava Beach Resort & Spa, Moorea, French Polynesia
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Traditional and contemporary, this French Polynesian resort plays up its tropical island location with a stunning setting on Cook’s Bay in the Gulf of Moorea. The deluxe overwater bungalows have all the comforts of home on the inside, like a plasma TV, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. As soon as you step onto your private deck, however, you’ll know you’re as far away from home as you can get. Days are spent lounging on sunchairs, swimming in the tropical waters at your bungalows edge, or pampering yourself in your premium bathroom or hotel spa.
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I don't understand the love for Dragon Quest
Thread: I don't understand the love for Dragon Quest
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My love towards Final Fantasy as a franchise grew immensely over the last year or two, even for entries that I straight up dislike, all thanks to Dragon Quest. People say Call of Duty, FIFA, Madden… are same games each and every year, and while there’s a lot of truth to that I feel there’s an even bigger culprit that somehow is never brought up, and I’m not sure why.
A while back I straight up trashed Dragon Quest VIII, on this very forum, not understanding the love for it given its lack of narrative and any sort of depth to characters and gameplay along with some other flaws. Feeling that I perhaps unfairly misjudged an entire franchise based on a single game I gave Dragon Quest another shot. Multiple shots, that is. Played Dragon Quest IV, V and VI, in that very order.
The difference between each game is marginal at best, up to the point where I’m confident and arrogant enough to say that it’s the same game over and over again. Narrative wise, they’re identical, extremely shallow characters need to stop ultimate evil while facing and going through the exact same tropes along the way, ie collect legendary weapons to do so (that’s pretty much the depth of the story). The villains themselves, well, a demon that’s evil for the sake of being evil, that’s it, unfortunately there’s nothing more to it. Imagine posing a question “who’s your favorite DQ villain?”, just pick either one, it doesn’t matter. All of which would be fine I guess if the gameplay itself wasn’t identical as well. The strategy, spells, items I used to defeat the final boss of Dragon Quest IV are the ones I used in Dragon Quest VIII, even if you wanted to go with a different approach there’s no means to do so. Dragon Quest VI played with the formula a bit, but only on the surface. They’re also constantly using same assets in the form of pretty much everything, naturally it got better over the years graphics wise, but it’s the same visual style. Therefor for the life of me I couldn’t give you an answer to the following question “what is your most memorable place in Dragon Quest?”, there’s isn’t one, cave and cities you go through Dragon Quest IV are the one you go through VIII. But the biggest testament to the laziness of the franchise is that they didn’t even bother to overhaul simple things such as inventory management, for some unknown reason leaving what is possibly the worst, clunkiest, most outdated inventory managements I’ve ever seen in an RPG ever. Dragon Quest V is the only game in the series I actually enjoyed, it felt like some effort went into it introducing, but not going into quite enough, story ideas that were actually neat.
Dragon Quest is by far the laziest RPG franchise I ever had displeasure to experience, a true testament that you can sell anything based on nostalgia alone investing minimal effort.
Thus why I became to appreciate Final Fantasy more, Square made an attempt to make each game somewhat unique and fresh, sometimes it wouldn’t work, but often it did.
End of rant.
Not to be all negative nancy, anyone played Dragon Quest XI? There’s no denying that it looks downright gorgeous, but I’m not willing enough to play the same game over again, just prettier.
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Exactly you understood friend, there is nothing extraordinary to play Dragon Quest. I also note that Final Fantasy has put the bar very high in terms of achievement / rendering.
I played at Dragon Quest 9, but I was not very convinced, with a feeling of having to do a little too much the same thing, with a scenario that I was not more excited than that, so I been pretty cooled on the show.
Last edited by avensis; 07-13-2019 at 04:19 PM.
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After Sending Millions to China… Lib Senators Act to Keep Stimulus Jobs in US
by Jim Hoft March 3, 2010
80% of Stimulus Dollars For Wind Power Goes to Foreign Companies- Including China.
Thanks to the Pelosi-Reid-Obama Stimulus a Chinese company is helping build a massive wind farm in west Texas. The firm will receive $450 million in Stimulus cash. The project will save or create 300 jobs in Texas and 2,000 manufacturing jobs in China.
That’s what democrats call success.
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Jon Karl from ABC News found that most green jobs created by the stimulus are created in China.
Finally democrats are acting to keep their failed stimulus jobs in the US.
The AP reported:
A group of Democratic senators is urging the Obama administration to suspend an economic stimulus program aimed at financing renewable energy, complaining that money is going to projects that are creating jobs in foreign countries.
The four senators, led by Chuck Schumer of New York, wrote to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday to request a moratorium on the Recovery Act program. They asked that the moratorium remain in place until they can pass legislation mandating stimulus aid flow only to projects which preserve and create U.S. jobs.
“A critical Recovery Act priority is investment in the domestic renewable and clean energy industry, not investment in foreign manufacturers,” the senators wrote in the letter, obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press. The letter, which will be disclosed at a news conference Wednesday, was also signed by Sens. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Robert Casey of Pennsylvania and Jon Tester of Montana.
The lawmakers cited a report by the Investigative Reporting Workshop which found that a majority of the program’s grants went to foreign-owned companies, and that a majority of the turbines purchased with the money were built by foreign manufacturers.
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Why is Britain sending troops to combat Ebola in Sierra Leone?
Mary Dejevsky
The Department for International Development would be a more appropriate agency to help provide emergency medical aid
Thu 9 Oct 2014 05.58 EDT Last modified on Wed 15 Mar 2017 06.13 EDT
UK military preparing for deployment to Sierra Leone; Britain will be ‘sending 750 troops and a hospital ship to help combat the spread of Ebola there'. Photograph: Mod/Getty
After yesterday’s meeting of the government’s crisis group, Cobra, it was announced that the UK would be sending 750 troops and a hospital ship to Sierra Leone to help combat the spread of Ebola there. It subsequently transpired that the deployments were already in progress, and that many of the troops were there or on their way there.
Along with making known that hospitals throughout the UK had contingency measures in place to deal with any incidence of Ebola here, this was the first official government response to the epidemic now threatening west Africa. It came on the day that the western world seemed suddenly caught up in the epidemic as it had not been before.
Thomas Duncan, a Liberian national, became the first person to die of the disease in the United States. The Spanish stepped up efforts to trace contacts of a nurse who contracted the disease while helping to care for an Ebola patient in a Madrid hospital – a precautionary measure included putting down her family dog – and the US announced that it would screen airport arrivals from affected countries.
The US measures immediately prompted questions here about why the UK was not introducing airport screening too. The answer sounded a bit defeatist but was not unreasonable. Huge numbers of people arrive at UK airports every day, and many have a raised temperature after a long journey. The incubation period for Ebola can be up to 21 days, so that even the most effective screening would probably not identify someone with the disease. Airport screening would be an enormous and largely counterproductive effort. To which might be added the general inefficiency of UK border controls in apprehending suspected terrorists and others wanted by the authorities.
A more pertinent question might concern the government’s decision to send in the army. In a way, dispatching troops to Sierra Leone is a perfect example of the thinking we have so often seen in relation to terrorism: we are fighting over there so as not to have to fight over here. The UK has a special relationship of a kind with Sierra Leone, which offers a rare example of successful British military intervention – in the 1999-2000 civil war – so UK military personnel might be more familiar and welcome there than in other affected countries.
But is building an emergency hospital – which is one of the army’s tasks – and treating patients offshore really something the military ought to be doing? Where is the Department for International Development in all this, and the UK’s vast charity sector? In war zones, such as Afghanistan, there can be friction between development types and the military whose protection is at once a necessity and a liability. Here, the tensions might work the other way around, with civilian organisations effectively sidelined.
It can no doubt be argued that the military are experts in providing emergency and temporary facilities and no one can get a job done like the army. But the top brass have been complaining about cuts in numbers of deployable troops, and disease containment is not obviously something the military should be doing, when there is still a (small) presence in Afghanistan and reinforcements may be needed for the international effort against Islamic State (Isis).
So could there be another dimension to this deployment – as a contingency, say, against the inability of the Sierra Leone authorities to enforce a quarantine regime, or even against a possible breakdown of law and order. And if such a contingency is – even distantly – envisaged, is Sierra Leone being regarded as something of a test-bed or training exercise for what – in the extreme – must be prepared for here?
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The Pipeline Project picks up five Jessie Award nominations
Kevin Loring, Sebastien Archibald and Quelemia Sparrow in promotional photo for "The Pipeline Project"
"The Pipeline Project," a play based on the complex debate around the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposal, has picked up five Jessie Award nominations, which celebrate professional excellence in Vancouver's theatre scene.
The play, directed by Chelsea Haberlin of ITSAZOO Productions, was inspired by ‘Extract’, a book published by Vancouver Observer on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline conflicts in B.C.. The play features Indigenous actors Kevin Loring and Quelemia Sparrow and Sebastien Archibald, who also wrote the script.
The play explores the environmental and community impact of a possible oil pipeline from Alberta's oil sands to B.C.'s northern coast, and the dependency people have on oil to maintain their modern lifestyles.
The nominations include "Small Theatre", "Outstanding Performance by Actress in a Lead Role" (Quelemia Sparrow), Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Sebastien Archibald), Outstanding Innovation of Audience and Community Engagement or Social Justice and Outstanding Production.
Haberlin said she was most excited by the nomination for Outstanding Innovation of Audience and Community Engagement or Social Justice.
John Cooper, associate director of "The Pipeline Project," said he was happy that the happy that the voice and efforts of the group are being recognized and appreciated.
In light of the recent cultural appropriation debate, in which a magazine editor resigned after public backlash stemming from his editorial defending cultural appropriation in an issue dedicated to showcasing Indigenous writers.
Cooper said he hoped Indigenous voices, which were a major part of "The Pipeline Project", were fairly represented in an authentic manner through the script.
"My role is to listen, especially to those who live the impact of race, not just muse about it. Listen with my heart, not just my mind," Cooper said.
"I believe that in this piece, that the First Nations voices offered to speak and I had the privilege of listening and learning. I believe that this was true for the other non-First nations artists involved. I am hopeful that this was true for others who witnessed the production. And for those First Nations people who attended, I hope that they felt their voices were also being heard.
"May these voices be of benefit to all, and importantly so in the discussion of fossil fuels and how we choose to live."
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Spider-Man: Far From Home: Zendaya, the Black Dahlia Murders, and the MJ We Deserve
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Is there a book club in America that hasn’t yet thrilled to The Help? Kathryn Stockett’s debut novel has lasted some 22 months on the New York Times hardcover fiction list—and will soon be a DreamWorks movie. “Kitty” Stockett (far right), in fact, is leading a new wave of southern female writers who might look like belles but who write fearlessly about the region’s troubled legacies of race, class, gender, and sexuality. Typically, these women left the South in their 20s, heading for New York, Chicago, or San Francisco. But in time they came home. And they’re now turning Atlanta into the most vibrant new literary scene outside of Brooklyn. Stockett is close with Susan Rebecca White—my wife, it so happens—whose first novel, Bound South, echoing The Help, gave voice to the housekeeper of a wealthy family. The pair are friends with the best-selling crime writer Karin Slaughter (whose psychologically complex thrillers are driven by her outrage about the epidemic of violence against women) and with Emily Giffin, Atlanta’s modern-day Jane Austen. Much of the literary heat emanates from Emory University, where the luminaries include Joshilyn Jackson, whose Gods in Alabama portrayed a white woman returning from Chicago with a black boyfriend, and Natasha Trethewey, the 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner for poetry, who has reported about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on her native Gulf Coast. White belongs to a writing group that includes Jessica Handler, whose Invisible Sisters wrestled with family and death, and Sheri Joseph, who explored a gay-straight love triangle in Stray. And Amanda Gable, Joseph’s Georgia State colleague, showed in The Confederate General Rides North that after 150 years the ghosts of the Civil War still haunt the South’s prodigious literary talents. For whom do these belles toll? For all of us deprived of deep, meaningful, life-affirming stories.
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Amazon Provided Police with 'Heat Maps' of Package Theft for Sting Operation
Amazon created package loss data heat maps and performed “data analysis” that helped a police department plan and carry out a package theft sting operation.
by Caroline Haskins
Jul 9 2019, 3:11pm
Image: Cop from pxhere, Amazon logo from Wikimedia Commons.
Amazon creates zip code-specific "heat maps" that show where the company has lost packages, and in at least one case, Amazon used these heat maps to help police plan a package theft sting operation.
Amazon is, in some cases, performing "data analysis" to be shared with the police, and is working much more closely with police than it has previously admitted, emails obtained by Motherboard show. In December, the company shared 60-day and 12-month package loss heat maps with the Albuquerque, New Mexico police department to help it plan a package theft sting operation. The operation involved leaving dummy Amazon boxes rigged with GPS trackers on doorsteps equipped with Amazon-owned Ring doorbell cameras, which were provided to police. The goal is to catch someone attempting to steal a package on a Ring doorbell camera and arrest them.
“I hope the operation nets a lot of bad guys!” an Amazon Global Investigations Manager said in an email to two of his colleagues and an Albuquerque Police Department lieutenant.
In emails and statements to Motherboard, Amazon has insisted that the extent of its role in these sting operations was providing company packages, tape, and lithium ion stickers, and that it did not provide any operational assistance in these operations. Emails obtained using a freedom of information request from the Albuquerque Police Department directly contradict Amazon’s previous statements.
In the lead-up to the operation, Albuquerque Lieutenant Josh Brown asked Rob Gibson, an Amazon Logistics loss prevention manager, if he had gotten a chance to “look up the heat map data we talked about.” Gibson replied the next day with two files: “Albuquerque Last 60 Days Head Map,” [sic] and “Albuquerque YTD Heat Map.”
“LT here are the high level heat maps representing loss data,” Gibson said on December 13.
Image: “Albuquerque Last 60 Days Head Map” [sic] showing months “10 to 12.”
Image: “Albuquerque YTD Heat Map” showing months “1 to 12.”
The files show eight zip codes in Albuquerque, shaded in light and dark grey. The emails obtained by Motherboard were non-searchable PDFs, indicating that these greyscale images were most likely printed and scanned.
Earlier emails sent by Gibson to Lieutenant Brown said that he would “get to work on the data analysis for the area.” Gibson asked one of his colleagues to send 30 Amazon boxes, one roll of Amazon tape, and lithium ion stickers (which suggest expensive electronics might be inside the dummy package) to the police department. A Ring representative was also copied on the email.
Chris Gilliard, a professor of English at Macomb Community College who studies digital redlining and discriminatory practices enabled by data mining, said in a phone call that Amazon has an incentive to sell Ring doorbells, but not necessarily an incentive to support ethical policing. By promoting Ring and partnering with police, Amazon is creating a vertically integrated company that delivers packages, but also has a built-in surveillance and policing network.
“Because there’s no transparency, we only have Amazon’s word that this map is accurate,”Gilliard said. “That’s really worrisome. It comes really close to the line with Amazon having a private police force.”
Image: December 6 email with representatives from Amazon, Ring, and the Albuquerque Police Department. Email addresses redacted by Motherboard.
Another email shows that police are also monitoring Nextdoor, a social media app for neighborhoods.
“As a member of the Volterra Crime Prevention Committee, and working with the APD Foothills Substation liaison, I would like to ask any interested parties to send me a private message describing good areas in our neighborhood where another bait package with GPS tracking could be deployed,” the post says.
The post says that another sting operation could “greatly assist APD in apprehending the criminals.” Volterra is a gated community in Albuquerque. It’s unclear if a Volterra-specific package theft sting operation occurred.
Amazon has helped local police departments conduct a series of package theft sting operations in cities around the country—including Jersey City, NJ; Hayward, CA; Aurora, CO; Albuquerque, NM; and Green Bay, WI. Motherboard has previously published documents describing the planning of these package theft sting operations in Hayward and Aurora.
In previous emails to Motherboard, an Amazon spokesperson repeatedly stated that the package theft sting operation in Aurora, CO was “not Amazon’s operation.”
“This was the operation of the Aurora, CO police department,” the spokesperson said. “As we state in our statement, we appreciate the effort by local law enforcement to tackle package theft in their communities, and we remain committed to assisting them in their efforts however we can. However, in no way are these OUR operations.”
After Motherboard published that article, the company spokesperson asked us to change our headline ("How Amazon and the Cops Set Up an Elaborate Sting Operation That Accomplished Nothing").
"Your headline, especially by putting Amazon first even before the police department (!), is incredibly misleading and inaccurate," the spokesperson said. "We provided support but this was not our operations—we did not plan it, we did not set it up, we did not execute it, we had nothing else to do other than provide the supplies when we were asked."
Motherboard doesn't know whether Amazon provided package loss heat maps to other cities that conducted package theft sting operations, or if this only occurred in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque emails show, however, that Amazon is more involved in some of these operations than it has previously admitted.
In a press release shared with Albuquerque government officials email dated December 18, a government officials described the operation as a part of the "Bait Package Prevention Program." The program is described as a series of "business partnerships" between the police, Amazon, and Ring. The Albuquerque Police Department did not respond to a request for comment for this article.
When reached for comment by Motherboard for this article, an Amazon spokesperson said "We appreciate the effort by local law enforcement to tackle package theft in their communities, and we remain committed to assisting them in their efforts however we can.”
A Ring spokesperson said, "We believe that when residents and law enforcement work together, we can help create safer communities. As we continue on our mission to make neighborhoods safer, we support law enforcement’s efforts to educate the community and prevent instances of crimes like package theft.” Both of these statements are identical those provided for a previous article about Aurora, CO.
These operations serve as a de facto advertisement for Amazon. They cultivate a fear that one’s neighbors could steal a package, and they paint Amazon and Ring as entities that can help keep residents safe.
“You can see how the desire to sell a product is the overriding impetus for Amazon ‘crime prevention’ initiatives—essentially selling fear, and the fear of invasive others,” Gilliard said in a phone call. “It’s a way of getting more people to buy doorbells. That’s really disconcerting.”
Neighbors, the free Ring-associated “neighborhood watch” app has a notorious issue with racial profiling, as reported by Motherboard earlier this year. In June, a Ring Facebook ad shared footage of a person suspected of a crime and asked people to identify the person. Amazon has also promoted the use of Rekognition—a real-time, inexpensive facial recognition software—to law enforcement. Rekognition has been known to make false-positive matches with people of color.
All of the documents obtained by Motherboard for this story are public and viewable on DocumentCloud.
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Roles of drinking pattern and type of alcohol consumed in coronary heart disease in men.
Although moderate drinking confers a decreased risk of myocardial infarction, the roles of the drinking pattern and type of beverage remain unclear.
We studied the association of alcohol consumption with the risk of myocardial infarction among 38,077 male health professionals who were free of cardiovascular disease and cancer at base line. We assessed the consumption of beer, red wine, white wine, and liquor individually every four years using validated food-frequency questionnaires. We documented cases of nonfatal myocardial infarction and fatal coronary heart disease from 1986 to 1998.
During 12 years of follow-up, there were 1418 cases of myocardial infarction. As compared with men who consumed alcohol less than once per week, men who consumed alcohol three to four or five to seven days per week had decreased risks of myocardial infarction (multivariate relative risk, 0.68 [95 percent confidence interval, 0.55 to 0.84] and 0.63 [95 percent confidence interval, 0.54 to 0.74], respectively). The risk was similar among men who consumed less than 10 g of alcohol per drinking day and those who consumed 30 g or more. No single type of beverage conferred additional benefit, nor did consumption with meals. A 12.5-g increase in daily alcohol consumption over a four-year follow-up period was associated with a relative risk of myocardial infarction of 0.78 (95 percent confidence interval, 0.62 to 0.99).
Among men, consumption of alcohol at least three to four days per week was inversely associated with the risk of myocardial infarction. Neither the type of beverage nor the proportion consumed with meals substantially altered this association. Men who increased their alcohol consumption by a moderate amount during follow-up had a decreased risk of myocardial infarction.
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Mukamal KJ
Division of General Medicine and Primary Care, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, USA. kmukamal@caregroup.harvard.edu
Conigrave KM
Mittleman MA
Camargo CA
Stampfer MJ
Willett WC
Rimm EB
The New England journal of medicine 348:2 2003 Jan 09 pg 109-18
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Mukamal, Kenneth J., et al. "Roles of Drinking Pattern and Type of Alcohol Consumed in Coronary Heart Disease in Men." The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 348, no. 2, 2003, pp. 109-18.
Mukamal KJ, Conigrave KM, Mittleman MA, et al. Roles of drinking pattern and type of alcohol consumed in coronary heart disease in men. N Engl J Med. 2003;348(2):109-18.
Mukamal, K. J., Conigrave, K. M., Mittleman, M. A., Camargo, C. A., Stampfer, M. J., Willett, W. C., & Rimm, E. B. (2003). Roles of drinking pattern and type of alcohol consumed in coronary heart disease in men. The New England Journal of Medicine, 348(2), pp. 109-18.
Mukamal KJ, et al. Roles of Drinking Pattern and Type of Alcohol Consumed in Coronary Heart Disease in Men. N Engl J Med. 2003 Jan 9;348(2):109-18. PubMed PMID: 12519921.
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Poll: Is Ashley Young an embarrassment to United?
April 15, 2012 by Ed Articles Ashley Young, Poll
Ashley Young, part-time winger, full-time diver – at least if the last two weekend’s matches are anything to go by. In each game, first against Queens Park Rangers and then former club Aston Villa, Young has ‘gone down easy’ to win Manchester United a crucial penalty. The seventh and eighth penalties Young has won this season.
Last weekend, against QPR, Young hit the deck after the mere brush of Sean Derry’s outstretched hand. True, the QPR midfielder made contact and, as such, a foul was committed, but was it enough to bring the £18 million signing down? Then on Sunday, against former club Villa, Young tumbled once again – this time over Ciaran Clark’s outstretched leg. There was less debate about the merits, or otherwise, of the foul, but Young’s theatrics won him few friends.
Yet, as many have opined on Twitter and other social networks, Young’s behaviour is not the ‘United way’, where diving has never been accepted. Indeed, Sir Alex Ferguson took the unprecedented step of admonishing his player in public after the Villa game when questioned if Young was now gaining a reputation for diving.
“Yes. In the last week or two, yeah. I’ve never seen that in him, it’s not a habitual thing in him,” claimed Ferguson.
“He was brought down, he just made the most of it. I think he played for the penalty. If the player decides to put his foot in and doesn’t stay on his feet and read the situation, he has fallen into the situation. But he’s definitely taken him. It was a dramatic fall. He overdid the fall, but it’s a penalty, there’s no doubt about that and I don’t think they can have any complaint because he has taken him.”
Yet, the real question is whether you, the United fan, can accept Young’s behaviour? After all, the winger has earned United goals over the past week at the same time as drawing a rash of negative headlines.
91 thoughts on “Poll: Is Ashley Young an embarrassment to United?”
Yes he is, It takes away from all the honest work the rest of the squad puts in, the worst part today was he dodnt even need to dive, contact was made.
julio laker says:
Have to be honest I’m a Newcastle fan so I voted yes but seriously Young is a pansy.
gere says:
why is he an embarassement? he was fouled and that is clear penalty. was it soft touch? yes. but is enough to keep the player at speed down.
Simmo says:
This feels like Talksport radio! Disgusting and horrible! Grow up!!!
DeadRevel says:
Yeah it does have that seedy reactionary TalkSport vibe doesn’t it….
Just1n says:
He clearly looked for the contact and moved his leg towards the defender. Embarrassing really.
You mean he have to be mercy with non skill defender???
iDon says:
he is just a clever player, if not for his effort at securing first goal, maybe we would lose again, so just shut up and stop writing junk
squigs says:
It didn’t change the result and not for the shocking 2nd goal call in the Chelsea game this would be all over the back page. Young cheated but lots of players do so to call him an embarrassment is an overstatement.
superhoop says:
Its players (cheats) like him that are ruining the game, his dive was exactly the same as the previous week v QPR. THE GAMES ROTTEN NOW COS OF his kind, DISGRACE
I don’t know if I would go as far to say that he’s an embarrassment to United, but it’s clear that he does go down far too easily. Also, he doesn’t really do it “well” if that makes sense. Although there was contact today, the way he went down looked absolutely ridiculous and I’m surprised the referee gave it when it was so clearly an over the top reaction to such a small incident.
I do think it’s clear that this is in his mind, again based on today he could have stayed on his feet and shot or played a ball across but his first reaction was to dive.
dragon says:
people need to get a grip. There was contact, he made the most of it, that’s it. We see it week in week out in most teams. Like it or not it’s part of the game.
Alfonso Bedoya says:
Commenter said:
Never mind that I think YOU are the one “writing junk”… but don’t be telling anyone here to “shut up”.
Jumping Jesus says:
He went down a bit easy but I think that it is out of order to label him an embarrassment. Get a grip
squigs said:
It depends on your perspective Squigs… I despise diving, and when opposing players do it… I want to be able to say to their fans, “your player is a diving cheat”… that’s hard to do when your own team is just as guilty.
In a game like today… I can shrug it off, because we battered them anyway… but what if that penalty is the winning goal… for me it’s a hollow victory, and there is no defense against the opposing criticism that United cheated to win… being able to say, your side is just as bad, doesn’t help at all.
The only way we will ever get cheating out of the game, is when we all stop tolerating it from our own first… then you can start shouting “cheat” at the rest.
Damian Garside says:
I agree with you here– but also think that the propensity to take a dive which he seems to have developed is maybe as a result of a lack of confidence within the team: 8, oops!, 5 points ahead and able to win the title if they don’t slip up, yet at some level an awareness that they themselves aren’t really that good and don’t deserve really to be twenty points ahead of everybody but City and could conceivably slip-up fatally, unlike the great pressure-eating United sides who steamrollered home during the final run-in hardly conceding a goal, still less dropping a point — or losing to Wigan! And this when City start to discover that Tevez just behind Aguero is a deadly prspect and have scored ten goals in 2 games.
qprmad says:
I am a Q.P.R fan and what Young did against us was blatant cheating and he should be ashamed of himself. If Man utd are that desperate to win the league title then take it.I have always had a lot of respect for Man utd but me and many others are losing respect for your club.
The Jace says:
While I understand your argument and agree to a point. Would the same fans calling Young an embarrassment call Ronaldo one or Nani who is definitely more theatrical than AY IMO.
Red Dave says:
Not at all a disgrace, did nobody happen to see the ‘goal’ chelsea scored today? he played for a penalty no doubt, at least there was some contact. Better than scoring a goal that never was because youre bankrolled by a billionaire. I love united rant, but come on guys, dont overly criticise our own players when there are teams doing much worse things e.g. Balotelli tackle on song (leg breaker), that is so much worse than a touch of exaggeration.
Red Dave – you get how polls work, right?
How is he an embarassment? When Bale does it everyone turns a blind eye and he does on a daily basis, when Suarez does it people just call him a cheat at worst and forget and move on. When Barca do it no one complains cos their perfect.
Yes Young did go down easy but it doesnt mean he has to be crucified because he was successful. Only reason hes getting targeted is cos he plays for Utd and we are going to lift #20 and that makes their blood boil.
If it wasnt the dive it would be the ref, FA, money, Fergie time, old man Scholes, Rooneys hair and so on.
triggs says:
this is utter horsehit.
he dives, it’s embarrassing and he needs to stop.
who’s trying to crucify him?
what suarez et al get up to means nothing, it’s still embarrassing.
Villa says:
Btw, it wasnt Alan Hutton, it was Ciaran Clark (one of seven player today from own academy).
Cant believe Ashley did this to his former club. Im embarrassed. But congrat wth 3
points and the PL title. Prayforpetrov
Alfonso Bedoya said:
I’m being realistic, we have plenty of other players who would go down under similar contact and the same goes for the other 19 premier league clubs.
What a cheat !!! Watch this http://anotherarsenalblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/ashley-young-oh-dear-oh-dear.html
The BearMan says:
Can someone please give Ashley Young the trophy for the Biggest Cheat Award 2012!
No long will ManU be branded the Red Devils. From today it will be Red Divers!
The sadness is, the upright Sir, Alex Fergie some years ago would have stamped this nonesense out, by keeping this player on the
bench. But maybe he now feels ManU cannot beat ManC in a fair contest?
2012 will be best remembered as the year of the chests.
The year of the chests… sounds like that year out I took in Miami.
How is that horsehit?
Yes the one against QPR was a dive, but against Villa there was in fact contact and he just went down with the theatrics.
Clearly many have taken this as an opportunity to attack Young, even this site. If he didnt win the pens, no one would have said anything. When Nani and Rooney do it are there any sites brandishing them an embarrassment?
carew says:
Villa fan here
The game is morally bankrupt. It’s win at all costs now and Young is becoming almost as bad as John Terry in this. To do it against your former team mates is what rankles most with me. He did not leave under a cloud and was always well received by the vast majority of Villa fans. We appreciate what he did for us but it is gutting to watch the simulation, irrespective of “contact” as you call it.
The refereeing inconsistencies especially towards the struggling sides is quite unbelievable.
The biggest problem is that a lot of Man U fans watch the games with blinkers and will hang on Fergie’s every word. Take a step back and see that the guy is a hypocrite of the highest order. Can you imagine if Agbonlahor had done what Young did at Villa Park in the first 6 minutes and we went on to beat you (we can but dream I know!) and you lost the title. He would be spitting feathers and would make Neil Lennon look tame. I am not bothered who wins the League, and accept that we will never be able to compete financially with Utd, City, Chelski, Liverpool etc but that should not stop fairness being applied to everyone. If this continues with nothing being done, then crowds will continue to decline around the country and soon you will have no one left to play against
carew – Did Young dive? In my opinion, yes. Was he fouled? In my opinion, yes. These are not mutually exclusive. Now Ferguson has spoken out I’d be surprised if he does it again.
The rest of your post is little more than conspiracy bollocks though. Young was known as a diver long before he arrived at Old Trafford. Wonder how much outrage you showed then? Charges on hypocrisy might be a little closer to home.
Quite a bit actually. The Holte End used to sigh when he went down without being touched and most refs got those decisions right. He leaves for Man U and then gets 8 penalties in a season when he only plays just over half of them. Coincidence anyone? or just a conspiracy!!
carew – be careful or you’ll begin to sound like the Bitters across town
David Waldron says:
A well balanced opinion from Carew that I agree with 100% or as Ron Saunders would say 110%. I along with other Villa supporters closed an eye to some of AY’s antics at Villa but he clearly tries to find the defenders boot to give him an excuse to go down. But he’ll pocket his money, retire, go off to the sun and hardly care a wrap which is why loads of lifelong supporters like me ( season ticket holder since 1974 ) together with other issues won’t renew next season. Terrible shame but I know the Villa don’t really care.
oz says:
number one player in league for pens if anyone really thinks that he was fouled for last 2 must be dumber than a post.
John Gallagher says:
He is a total embarrassment. I grew up in the days when football was a man’s sport. I first saw MUFC at Loftus Road the season after they won the European Cup. Asley Young is a disgrace to the club now, and to those who won the European Cup way back then.
The big thing is, after what he did against us (QPR) last week and against Villa on Sunday, his card is marked. Refs will know what he’s gonna do and he will suffer like the boy who cried wolf. When he get’s properly fouled, no-one will believe him and he’ll get carded for it!
he should just down down without the fuss, today it was a foul but because of his silly flop people have ago at him.
last week he went down easy.
the defenders need to stop pointing the finger as they made the contact and young needs to stop over egging it.
it could cost us in the future and i can think of at least one pen that wasnt given before these latest two.
I know what Knobhead is thinking… Young was an embarrassment before he started throwing himself about on the floor
And I agree
sajjaad.ftw says:
Wrong Article,Wrong Time. Lets get behind the team and stop branding players an embarrasment. Please stop writing articles as this at this time of the season. And SAF did not brand him an embarrasment, he just though it was a soft penalty. And stop reading too much into the situation.
To be perfectly honest this is a rubbish article.
As a Villa fan it wouldn’t have changed the result but it is a sad case of affairs that a great player has resorted to this.
He is a great player and most Villa fans knew he would go and accept it as part of the game. And those of us that liked him as a player are secretly happy that he gets the football he deserves.
The earlier post was spot on. SAF would have stamped this out years ago. Now Ashley Young will be United fodder in a couple of seasons. The true greats you have produced didn’t dive to secure their legend status.
You took Dwight Yorke from us and turned him from a 20 goal a season man to a 30/35 goal a season player.
I dont remember problems like this with him
Look… all you lot trying to justify this diving shite… there isn’t much I or anyone else can say… you lot have accepted that it’s part of the modern game, so therefore it’s ok… just remember that, when an opposing player dives to win a pen that costs United points, or knocks us out of a cup… because you’ve got no right to complain.
Me… I’ll call them diving, cheating cunts… because that’s what they are… whether they play for Liverpool, Chelsea… or United.
RedAlert260599 says:
And that goes for me too!
Let’s all agree with the ABU’s and say we cheat to win? Piss off!! If he didn’t dive, we wouldn’t get a goal, yes its not nice to see but everybody does it… yet it only seems like its us with the way everybody goes on bout it
Gary Neville’s view on this is perhaps the most insightful and relevant:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2126567/Gary-Neville-Andy-Carrolls-dive-laugh–zero-tolerance-wont-ground.html
There was contact in both incidents, Young did make the most of it on both occasions. If it wasn’t United there wouldn’t be such a fuss made.
Jack Hawkins says:
All the people here that call Utd ‘cheaters’ bear in mind we were also denied stonewall penalties for handball both against Wigan and AV – and according to debatabledecisions.com we should be 10 points better off if not fo incorrect refereeing decisions!
Ashley young IS an embarrousment. Nobody wants to see a united player dive because it’s really not needed, we would win the game anyway and gives the media and everyone else a bloody excuse to start shouting CONSPIRACY!
Ben Hulston says:
Gary Neville’s article is a real insight into the moral dilemma at the heart of this issue.
Do I think Young is an embarrassment to the club? I voted yes, though my reason may not necessarily be the same as others – it’s because he hasn’t been clever about how he’s doing it.
You might think that’s an awful thing to say, but the fact is that is how the game is played at the top level. Look at *any* sport. Top level sportsmen push the rules to their literal breaking point in order to gain an advantage. It doesn’t matter which sport it is. Whether it is first class cycling (hello new, innovative and most crucially undetectable drugs), Ice Hockey (hello cheap no look hits, hello well timed scrapping to try and take their best players out of the game for a few minutes), cricket (hello sledging and other similar things). Rugby isn’t immune to this either, no matter how much people want to make out it is (hello taking easy tackles in League to retain possession, wrenching the ball loose in multiple man tackles, all kinds of horrid stuff in Union around the ruck and in the scrum).
So, being clear, being “professional” is a part of all top class sport.
Somehow in England we think we’ve been immune to diving all these years, and somehow it’s only come in since the Premier League started, which is of course a nonsense. Franny Lee springs to mind as a notorious diver in the past.
The fact is, if Youngy is playing for England, and wins a penalty that wins a tournament, or means we don’t get knocked out, or whatever, will the press / ABUs be up in arms about that? Of course they won’t. They’d be talking about the naivity of the offender who stuck out their leg, or the “good professional choice” made by Young for the good of his team. Gary Neville’s argument really rings true.
Of course, United could be some bastion of fair play, and that would be great. But when Welbeck stays on his feet, is fouled, and it isn’t called, what would you all be saying? Or when United concede penalties because Gerrard or some other notorious floor flinger finds themselves felled fallaciously, fooling the officials for a game changing penalty, free kick or card, will you be happy we are the bastion of fairplay yet have lost another three points?
So cos everyone does it then its okay. That’s horseshit. And are you that insecure about the attack that you defend the dive because otherwise we would not get the goal. Fuck me this site has been taken over by retards.
It’s a pragmatic point of view. I love watching Barcelona but every time I see Busquets go over like he’s been hit by a sledgehammer I flinch and am riled by it. And, was it a couple of seasons ago, when that Chelski player (I can’t remember who, it might have been a full back) flung himself over someone’s leg of course I was annoyed.
Cheating is horrid and abhorrent, but it is an inherent part of the game the same as any sport. No side is immune. Some sides are cleverer than others at it, though.
I don’t like cheating or diving. I would prefer we didn’t do it, of course I would. It’s a nonsense to state anything other than that. I would much prefer to see us spank 1 fair goal past Villa, for example, than the 4 we scored starting with the cheating penalty.
But it is also a nonsense to suggest that you absolutely should never look to gain such an advantage. It is naive and it is stupid when, yes, every other side is doing the same thing.
Put it this way – if Young is through on goal at City, and Joe Hart clips him, but he stays on his feet and spoons his shot wide after going past him, due to him being off balance and no punishment applied because we got the advantage, would you be happy with that? Especially if Tevez or whomever on the City side consequently jumps over someone’s leg, gets the penalty, and we see number 20 dissolve? Would we be stoic, “that’s the way the cookie crumbles, at least I have my morals!” or would you be fuming at Tevez, the referee, or Young?
Just seen replays of Juan Mata’s “goal” against Spurs. The way he celebrates looks like gamesmanship to me. It clearly didn’t go over the line. Nobody will be making much of that. There is so much cheating and dishonesty in football on and off the pitch in the name of winning. Why does everyone suddenly decide to pick on Ashley Young?
The whole Suarez affair reduced my enjoyment of the game period. So much weak leadership from those running the game. The NFL’s handing of the Williams/Payton bounty scandal shows how thing should be dealt with. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Saints_bounty_scandal
he was an embarressment before the two dives. Least effective person in the whole squad, waste of space, its no coincidence he keeps getting subbed, crossing, passing, dribbling, defensive work- all poor.
Izzy manchester says:
For goodness sake, why on earth is he a cheat?!? Agree his fall was over done, but who remembers ronaldo who would put his foot into other players and then go down! If your running at full speed, the smallest of touches will take u down.
danniitronix says:
Just1n said:
Indeed. He’s an embarrassment to club and himself.
If he learns from this then good for him.
Spudiator says:
I think this issue is far too complicated for a simple “yes” or “no” answer. That Gary Neville article hit the nail on the head for me. In an ideal world I would love to see United take the moral high ground and be able to win without cheating of any form, but when no teams take the same stance, it just leads to an uneven playing surface, so to speak, and you have to question why you should put yourself at a distinct disadvantage for the sake of your morals. Ben’s come up with 2 very good examples of the typical kind of situation I’m talking about, and it’s exactly the kind of thing I could imagine happening.
Gopher Brown says:
Last game of the season at Sunderland. 92nd minute. It’s 1-1, we need to win to win the trophy. Phil Bardsley clearly hacks down Ashley Young in the box. Stone-wall penalty. Not given because the ref knows about Ashley Young’s reputation.
It could happen. He needs to cut it out or when it really matters his antics will come back to haunt him.
Newton Heath RED says:
Welcome to United Ashley no one would have given a toss about this while you were at villa and in my eyes your no disgrace
I don’t think he’s an embarassment yet … but if he continues to dive at the softest touch he will be. The penalty at QPR was a joke but the linesman should have called Young offside and if the ref hadn’t have made such a bad decision it wouldn’t have resulted in a red card + pen. The pen at Aston Villa I thought was pretty soft but there was contact and most players in the PL would have gone down and been awarded it. I do think that the fact that everyone does it is an excuse, why should you feel bad about gaining points by diving if nearly every other team in Europe is doing it? Especially if it results in winning the league. Definitely remember Adam Johnson diving and winning a couple of penalties earlier in the season so if Young hadn’t dived the points gap would be smaller. If there hadn’t been the pen at QPR, the Villa pen wouldn’t have been such a big issue. Tbh I don’t think Fergie will let Young continue to dive, or at least in such an obvious way. Nani doesn’t dive anymore but he used to be awful for it.
uncleknobheadforfucksake says:
sid has spoken for me
because of him we’ll now be considered a team of cheats, and unlike ron, hes not worth it, waste of money and hi#es a fucking hunchback cunt
im glad taggart has publically cunted him off, now fuck him off back to midtable and play nani (whos also a cheat)
Denton Davey says:
Lee @ 12:10: “Least effective person in the whole squad, waste of space, its no coincidence he keeps getting subbed, crossing, passing, dribbling, defensive work- all poor.”
I wouldn’t go that far BUT he was a curious player on whom to spend so much money when it has been obvious that without Paul Scholes there is a gaping hole in midfield. Ashley Young is 26/27, very one-footed, not-all-that-good, and plays a position where UTD are strong. I didn’t understand the transfer when it happened and -despite some good performances – I still don’t understand why so much money was spent on him. NOW, there are rumours that Nicolas Gaitan is going to be purchased for another twenty million but still no Scholes-replacement ! Go figure.
Is he an “embarrassment” – not really; just a very naughty boy.
UTD would have won without that action – did Young deliberately step on the defender’s foot or did the defender step on his foot ? I have watched the replays on several occasions and it’s unclear. What is very clear, however, is that the referee had a fantastic position from which to make his own split-second judgement.
Gopher hits the nail on the head with regards to getting a reputation.
And Uncle also makes a good point – it’s the impact on the team and the club’s reputation.
So, again, being cynical and pragmatic, surely the issue becomes more about not getting caught, rather than not doing it at all?
pike says:
there was contact, but it was young who took his leg to clark and trod on his foot, the thing is united were always gonna stuff villa so theres no need to cheat
Bill said:
The scenarios don’t compare, one is a footballer going down a bit easily and another is organising over a period of years to deliberately try and injure opponents. Injury bounties in American football date back to the late 80s and will likely still happen after the above incident.
American football is the most dodgy team sport going.
Performance drugging is rampant, point shaving, draft pick trading, college recruiting… it makes anything else seem amateur by comparison.
No different to when other players go down anywhere else on the pitch to win free kicks, whether they feel someone place their hand on their back or the slightest touch of the foot(if any). This hole youngs a diver is being blown up so much just because he has the ability to reach the box before it happens. Other players will happily take a tumble outside the box to win a free kick for their team. Remember Charlie Adam diving against us before Gerrard put that free kick through a poorly made wall? Swings and round abouts is all I’m gunna say, if you can’t beat them, join them
but we can beat em, we’re champions of england
Charmingman93 says:
I voted no, and yes I was temporarily embarrassed that he appeared to dive again, but we forget he had contact in both instances. The QPR player if his touch were heavier, and he was closer to Ashley WOULD have fouled him. The intent was clearly there. Of course Ashley shouldn’t have gone down so easily and shot at goal or assisted. The second instance, it seems he did stick his leg out but I think its less clear if he wanted to foul him. I thought I saw Ashley trip over him but exaggerated the fall, he could have easily composed himself.
So, I say its embarrassing that he isn’t taking chances but he isn’t an embarrassment to the club because he has never been the first to be a drama queen or dive. (Ronaldo and Nani anyone?)
As a Villa fan who moaned every time Ash went to ground when the opportunity to stay up was there, I did sometimes think he was an embarrassment. It’s not as bad as feigning contact entirely, get that straight. But he’s good enough not to have to do that. And you guys are good enough to win without needing him to. Still, onus on the defender not to give him the opportunity. Right, that’s your banker out of the wy 🙂
Yes it was an embarassment. I am a villa fan and had to put up with his antics for 4 season. I am particularly embarrassed that he would do that to a club that gave him his break in top flight footballry and gave him a platform from which he could move to a bigger club, it shows the morals of the man. This may sound like a bitter rant but his antics will grind on you!! Even the villa fans would sigh and moan every time he took a blatent tumble. The past two weeks it has worked for you, wait till he starts doing it when there are better options and it ends up loosing you chances on goal, then it’ll p**s you off. For feguson to say its not habitual is a joke, he has been, and will be, doing it for years. That said great player, look after him :0)
sheesh says:
He needs to cut that nonsense out.
Sick of these “it’s part of the game whether you like it or not” comments.
It IS a part of the game, and definitely one we don’t like to see, but there’s nothing to say that it can’t be cut out – we do NOT have to accept it.
I also think Young is far from an embarrassment to the club – he’s a razor sharp winger with a lethal right boot, and personally I love watching him week in week out. I’m also happy to see an English winger thriving at an English club.
Having said that, his actions have tarnished what could/would/should have been otherwise strong performances. I hope he stops before people start claiming we’re top of the league because we cheat.
andy lochead in the air says:
Think football is at a crossroads (for me at least). I grew up when footballers were skillful, the game was hard and diving footballers (Francis Lee?) were very unusual. What would Matt Busby, George Best and even Bobby Charlton make of some of the comments on here that believe it is ‘clever’ to dive or that cheating is a dilema of the modern professional. If it has come to this, you can keep it.
steggo says:
Driving home and listening to Five Live Arsenal v Wigan, that “legend” that is John Mottson described Remi Moses as being “a problem” to Arsenal. Where has he been since he left United? Abroad, I bet.I’m just waiting for “Motty” to claim that Moses will “part the red sea of Arsenal’s defence” and lead Wigan to the “promised land”.If he does will that lead to an Emirates exodus? Still perhaps United can resign him to play along side Giggs and Scholes (he is,after all, only 51.
Young an embarrassment to United?-yes I think so.Is this cheating-probably but no more so than Chelsea players claiming a goal when it patently was not, or the German goalkeeper who played on after Lampards shot went in during the last World Cup.All incidents like this are against the spirit of the game but the Corinthian spirit has longed since died.So take advantage I say!Damn the rest!
Greggen says:
I was embarrassed when I saw it.
Herbie Simms says:
Whats all the fuss about? He won us two penalities.
Don’t blame Young, its the dumb referee! Keep on diving, bring me some more penalties. I will take a goal anyway it comes.
shauno says:
You either accept it or bring in technology. It was a foul and he did dive. From the refs angle it loked like a pen. So following Alf’s logic I’m struggling to find a top class forward (or even defender) who isn’t a “diving, cheating cunt”..Rooney, Nani, Young, Valencia Messi, Ronaldo, Pique, Rivaldo, Maradonna the list is endless. Seen them all fall down and role around clutching parts of their anatomy that nobody even touched. It’s part of the game, they dive or go down easy to gain an advantage. They are generally a bunch of soft twats. Buts that football. If you want the opposite watch Super League. Video refs, generally good decisons made but still some although rare mistakes, limited gamesmanship and no soft twats. I love Super League but I also love football for different reasons. Ashley Young has had a good season beter than expected. SAF will have a word he will cut it out of his game. He is not a disgrace etc. Get some perspective.
chocolatteballs says:
He’s a decent player but the diving is embarrassing.
sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/future-news-ashley-young-admits-failure-rocket-boots-000004725.html
Fuckin hell… Ribery makes Young look like a pillar of virtue.
yeah Ribery is a cunt. He’s face does not help him though….
madmax says:
And Robben too. For the skill he has, he doesn’t even have to dive but still does.
Stu says:
This player has been fantastic all year. If these dives were done in the world cup final for England would you complain? I think not
Messi, one the most talented footballer on the planet, dives
Phil Jones dived away at Villa, it was horrendous
There is footage of Keane diving on youtube n all
Are they all cheats/scum/everythingthatiswrongaboutfootball
That’s the point Neville was making
I don’t like it… period.
That ok with you?
hes not been fantastic either
Calvino says:
uncleknobheadforfucksake said:
I don’t care really if he dives or not to win us pens. I don’t like him. never liked him. Just like Berbatov he is a vanity purchase. We have Nani so what the heck with Young? To be fair to him, he is actually very good behind the sole striker and we should play him there a lot more. Out on the left he is a liability always cutting in.
Now, where the heck is that kid Fryers or whatever his name is?
han says:
hey cal, where you been hiding?
han said:
Been incredibly busy mate. I never thought I would go so long without this place but things have been happening.
Nice to be around again.
DamnedUnited says:
I love how Ashley Young gets openly branded a diver by the ABU media but Drogba will be called a hero for his performance against Barcelona.
Although I still think Chelsea played nicely overall.
MrKirie says:
i dont like or approve of simulation to gain unfair advantages. However, I don’t think Ashley is an embarrassment to the club at all. Look at Ribery and Drogba in this weeks Champions league games. At least Young had contact on him.
It’s a part of the game that I’d rather be without, but as Gary Nevill says, everyone does it, it’s just how it is these days..
RedDevilInAz says:
Young has been a much better buy that I thought he was going to be, his tracking back on defense is a whole lot better with United than I remember at Villa.
As far as his antics on fouls go, I think these will be self correcting, he has gotten the media attention for his theatrical leaps whenever he is touched and Ref’s read the papers just like everyone else, so anymore “Leaps of Faith” on his part are just as likely to bring a card as much as a foul. In fairness to Young he is waiting for (or initiating) contact before going airborne but I am not sure that argument will hold water with Sir Alex if Young every get ejected because of his “flights of fancy”.
Fergie has a word with Young
It will have been about the shitstorm Young has created. He’ll want it stopped. When its United, the issue is magnified by a million. He won’t be that arsed about the diving.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/7686315/Fergie-Young-understands
Larry White says:
No. Were the media going on about Drogba’s antics (cheating) after the Barcelona game? Get a grip. By the end of the season Young will be fouled in the box and nothing will be given, the ABU’s can say it’s ‘karma’, and we’ll all move on. Swings and roundabouts. I’d rather have a player exaggerate a foul than stamp on someone’s head and score the winning penalty (Balotelli). Get a grip.
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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Gary Woodland denied Brooks Koepka’s bold bid at history and made U.S. Open memories of his own Sunday with two clutch shots, a birdie putt on the final hole and that silver trophy in his hands at Pebble Beach.
Yeah, he’s got this.
Koepka, trying to match a 114-year-old record with his third straight U.S. Open, kept the pressure on until the very end. Woodland was just as unflappable and got better with each big moment he faced, whether it was a 3-wood from 263 yards or a lob wedge from the putting surface that will take its place with other big moments on the 17th hole of Pebble Beach.
Needing three putts to win, Woodland finished in style with a 30-foot birdie putt for a 2-under 69, giving him the lowest 72-hole score in six U.S. Opens at Pebble Beach and a three-shot victory over Koepka. He raised both arms in the air to salute the crowd, turned toward the Pacific and slammed down his fist.
“I never let myself get ahead,” Woodland said. “Once that went in, it all came out of me. It’s special to finish it off here at Pebble Beach.”
Koepka had to settle for a footnote in history. He closed with a 68, making him the first player with all four rounds in the 60s at a U.S. Open without winning.
But he made Woodland earn every bit of his first major championship.
Clinging to a one-shot lead with more pressure than he has ever felt, Woodland seized control by going for the green on the par-5 14th hole with a 3-wood from 263 yards, narrowly clearing a cavernous bunker and setting up a simple up-and-down for a two-shot lead.
“The idea was to play for the win,” Woodland said. “I could have laid up. That 3-wood separated me a little bit.”
It was the shot of the tournament, until Woodland hit one even better.
He dropped the 5-iron from his hands when it sailed well to the right on the par-3 17th, the edge of the green with the pin 90 feet away over a hump. Up ahead on the par-5 18th, Koepka drilled a 3-iron just over the back of the green, leaving him a 50-foot chip for eagle to tie, with a birdie likely to do the trick considering what Woodland faced on the 17th.
Koepka chipped to 10 feet and narrowly missed the birdie putt. Woodland, unable to hit putter and get anywhere near the hole, opted to pitch it. He clipped it perfectly just over the hump, and it checked about 12 feet from the hole and trickled out to tap-in range.
“I was just trying to get it over that hump,” Woodland said. “I thought it had a chance to go in, but it’s not one I want over.”
That effectively ended the U.S. Open.
Woodland, a 35-year-old who played basketball for one year at Washburn before taking a golf scholarship at Kansas, is immensely popular with his peers, many of whom gathered behind the 18th to celebrate his first major with him.
His biggest moment of the year wasn’t any shot he hit. He starred in a viral video with Amy Bockerstette, a 20-year-old with Down Syndrome, during the Phoenix Open. Woodland invited her to play the par-3 16th, and Amy hit into a bunker, blasted onto the green and made the par putt, all the while saying, “You got this.” That was the message she sent Woodland on Saturday night.
Woodland played conservatively down the 18th and made one last birdie that only mattered in the record book. He was aware that Tiger Woods had a 12-under 272 during his historic rout at Pebble Beach in 2000, and he topped him.
That birdie put him at 13-under 271 and earned him $2.25 million, the richest payoff in golf.
Koepka started four shots behind in his bid to join Willie Anderson as the only players to go back-to-back-to-back in the toughest test in golf. He made up ground quickly with four birdies in five holes.
“I felt like, ‘We’ve got a ball game now,’” Koepka said.
He failed to get up-and-down from a bunker for birdie on the par-5 sixth, and missed a 6-foot birdie putt on the par-3 seventh. Still, he stayed within range, just like he wanted, knowing that anything could happen on the back nine of a U.S. Open.
Something wonderful happened to Woodland.
“Gary played a hell of a round today,” Koepka said. “Props to him to hang in there. To go out in style like that is pretty cool.”
Of the four other players who had a shot at three straight U.S. Opens, no one came closer than Koepka. He now has a victory in the PGA Championship and runner-up finishes in the Masters and U.S. Open.
Justin Rose was the only one who caught Woodland all day, with a birdie on the opening hole. Rose bogeyed from the bunker on No. 2 as Woodland birdied, and he never caught up. Rose fell out of the race with three bogeys in a four-hole stretch on the back nine. He shot 74 and shared third with Xander Schauffele (67), Jon Rahm (68) and Chez Reavie (71).
Woods birdied six of his last 12 holes and was never a factor. He tied for 21st, 11 shots behind.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Kyle Schwarber wasn't thinking home run when he stepped to the plate in the bottom of the 10th inning Tuesday night.
That, he believes, was the key to success.
by Neil Konerman / Jul 16, 2019
NEW CARLISE (WDTN) - The Dayton Amateur Baseball League gives players ages 25-60 a chance to enjoy the grand ol' game in its truest form.
by Clayton Castle / Jul 16, 2019
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Members of the Cincinnati Bengals organization were at Dayton Welcome Stadium on Tuesday ahead of the team's upcoming practice at the stadium.
The team was at the stadium conducting a site survey before the team opens up its training camp on July 27, holding its first public practice in Dayton.
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Warehouse Market News
The Budapest Research Forum sets out below its Q1 2019 industrial market snapshot.
The Budapest Research Forum (BRF, which comprises: CBRE, Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, ESTON International, JLL and Robertson Hungary) sets out below its Q1 2019 industrial market snapshot.
In the first quarter of 2019, two new phases were handed over on a total size of 23,740 sq m at Airport City Logistic park and Prologis Park Budapest Harbor.
The total modern industrial stock in Budapest and its surroundings stood at 2,200,250 sq m at the end of Q1 2019.
Total demand amounted to 83,680 sq m in Q1 2019, marking a 19% decrease from the figure noted in the same period last year. Lease renewals accounted for 57.9% of the quarterly volume, while the share of new leases was 19.9%. Expansions stood for 3.2% of the quarterly volume. Six pre-lease agreements were signed in the first quarter, representing 19% of the total demand.
25 leasing transactions were recorded in the first quarter, out of which only one agreement was signed for more than 10,000 sq m. The average transaction size was 3,347 sq m during the quarter. 96% of the total leasing activity was recorded in logistics parks, and only three transactions were registered in city logistics accounting for 4% of the total demand in the investigated period.
The largest transaction of the quarter was a renewal at Prologis Park Budaörs on 27,820 sq m. The largest pre-lease agreement was signed for a hall at CTPark West on 8,830, while the largest new lease covered a 6,110 sq m area at CTPark Budapest East Üllő. The largest expansion deal was registered at Citypoint9 on 1,500 sq m.
The vacancy rate increased by 0.7 pps q-o-q, to the current level of 3.1%. At the end of the first quarter a total of 67,620 sq m stood vacant, and only three existing schemes had more than 5,000 sq m of available warehouse space.
Net absorption totalled 5,210 sq m in the first quarter of 2019, which was a corrected figure due to minor area revisions in one of the logistics parks.
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Old Hall home cook kicks off social eating revolution...with a little help from Gino D'Acampo
Wendy Brookfield
WENDY Brookfield remembered her mum's home cooking when she became one of the first to try out a new 'social eating' craze.
The Old Hall resident invited strangers to come and have a Singapore-inspired meal with her at her house as part of WeFiFo, a website which aims to transform attitudes towards eating out.
It offers an alternative to dining at a restaurant and hopes to be for the kitchen table what AirBnB is to the spare room.
Wendy chose to make a three-course ‘Peranakan flavours of Singapore’ feast because her mum Catherine was born in the country.
"She died earlier this year so I wanted to do something which was a nod to her," she said.
"I never really embraced that side of my heritage as my dad is British and I’ve always been part of the UK and the cultures here.
"But the dishes that I cooked are the ones my mum used to make when she invited people around.
"Singaporean people are very social and hospitable and like people to come into their homes and share some food and drink."
So that is exactly what Wendy did but when she thought all her guests had arrived there was a knock at the door.
As part of a promotion for the website, the team behind WeFiFo filmed the event and secretly arranged for Italian celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo to join them for dinner as well.
Wendy, who runs a small business called Vintage Tea Party, added: "I was hysterical but it was really nice because he was very gracious and very sociable.
"I had no idea that there was going to be a surprise guest. I was carried away with the whole day. It was so hectic as I was preparing this big meal and the film crew were there and then Gino rocks up in his great big Porsche.
"It was really weird. It was a surreal moment because you don’t think a celebrity is going to sit at your table.
"He had all the food and seemed to enjoy it and gave feedback. It was a bit like Come Dine With Me. I think he liked the beef rendang and the pandan crème brulee the best."
Like AirBnB, WeFiFo comes with a rating system and the meal was a big success with Wendy awarded 4.9 out of five stars.
That was despite the distractions of a celebrity chef, a camera crew and cooking for six.
"My time management was pretty dire," Wendy said.
"I was being watched by the cameras and had to stop for an interview so I lost track of time so that was why there was a mad rush at the end.
"And then to compound matters Gino turned up. I was in a real fluster."
The idea behind social eating is that it is cheaper than dining in restaurants, cuts down on food waste, enables home cooks to make money and brings people together in the community.
"I wouldn’t mind doing another one," added Wendy, of Morton Close.
"I like the idea of one that brings people together in some way. You can do a singles night for example. I’ve always wanted to be a matchmaker.
"We were all strangers – even Gino really as we didn’t know him personally – and we all seemed to get on well.
"Having a meal together is an ice breaker. Sitting around a table does prompt conversations and the food creates talking points.
"Since I was 12 I’ve always been interested in cooking things from scratch.
"My mum had a big garden when we lived in Derbyshire and we used to grow our own fresh fruit and veg.
"We would make jam and then I got into making things like breads and homemade yoghurts. It’s intriguing. I like the creativity and improvisation of it as well."
WeFiFo has already won the support of well-known chefs and food experts, including Jamie Oliver.
And it does not have to be a traditional sit-down meal – it could be a picnic in a park, a cake-making masterclass, a wine tasting or another food and drink related experience.
- If you would like to host or attend a WeFiFo dinner or for more information about how it works visit wefifo.com
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Wattuneed sponsors the largest human challenges thanks to the embedded technologies and renewable energy. They allow today to live their dreams of adventures to the greatest number. Discover the different crews and athletes we support!
Quentin Vlamynck - Mini Transat 2015 goal
A promising young skipper!
Having started sailing at the age of 10 years, to take the wide it is always made to feel looking more or less distant departures from major races at the broad. A quick passage in dinghies to learn the basics, but many more sailing in habitable. I also have my mentoring of sailing, and I supervised a team of club in Optimist in a year. At the age of 21, I'm starting to challenge to be on the starting line of the Transat 2015.
Wide wide lens
Held every 2 years, the mini transat is a transatlantic race which takes place alone and without assistance, on board sailing ships 6.50 m. Founded in 1997 by the British Bob Salmon, race connects Lanzarote, Douarnenez and Pointe-à-Pitre and falls off the beaten path.
A prestigious race that reunites with the adventurous spirit of the first transatlantic since competitors have only the technical minimum required for the crossing! Even today, this regatta is the culmination of the course of the Mini class.
Real school of racing offshore and solo, the skipper must be versatile and independent but also efficient to meet the requirements of a famous race as difficult as trainer! A challenge for which Quentin is ready! www.quentinvlamynck.fr
Jacques Riguidel - around the world
A man of sensations
For Jacques Riguidel, sail solo, it's search for itself, it's embarking on a fundamentally human adventure. "Listen to the wind, watching the sea, decide, plan, anticipate, believe, live your dream every day, freedom is the price, happiness also" (excerpt from around the world in solar..)
Jacques Riguidel does not win a race. His around the world is not based on the confrontation of competitors, but rather on the search for oneself... After putting to test his pragmatism by careful preparation, the browser will leave once again at sea looking for solitude, his feelings, and emotions. Sailing provides the pleasure, the pleasure of feeling the boat forward as best as possible with the wind, by being on the lookout for clues that help you understand the reactions of the boat. Jacques navigates the high seas with the minimum of tools, is limited to the minimum necessary. Indeed, the instruments are blocking the sensations. This requires a receptive State of mind, vigilant, as well as permanent a concentration. Travel, it is the opposite of dream, it is concrete in the journey, is the deeply human, physical: the body transmits sensations, we learn to enter. Traveling is not something superhuman. On the contrary it is pushed to the extreme human.
A reflective man
Around the world of Jacques Riguidel illustrative and alert on the urgency of working to save the planet. " We live in completely different worlds, to the opposite values. Here bum in luxury in sea orbit, there consumer frozen, modest and resigned, well programmed from childhood to consume, acquire, accumulate, protect themselves. "[excerpt from around the world in solar, 96 th day] first around the world undertaken by Jacques was already remarkable economy of means implemented. Yet once, Jacques embarks with his second round the world on an adventure useful. For our sailor judoka, the common point between sailing and Judo is the optimal use of energy. The sail apply this fundamental principle of Judo insofar as it transforms the energy of the wind into speed. For the browser, the idea of optimization of energy corresponds to a way of being. The technical choice of Jacques illustrate a major idea: we can do great things with limited means. Major projects don't necessarily rhyme with wasted energy. The browser wants to travel differently and show that it is possible to do the Grand Tour with a minimum of energy. A sailboat off the coast like the Earth in the universe. He has the energy of the Sun and must respect the balance between production and consumption.
www.Jacques-riguidel.com
Hervé Moine and Éric Decellières (Team France 2) 58 th Cup aeronautical Gordon Bennett
"Each flight in a balloon is a new adventure, with all that it has discovered new limits: those men, those of the weather tools, those of our aerial ship". We will participate in the aeronautical Gordon Bennett Cup with total commitment, that is pushing all sliders to the known limitations when it is needed, and with a certain taste for the adventure still possible today in this legendary race.
Hervé monk (North - Pas-de-Calais and Picardy)
The youngest competitor on the famous race Gordon Bennett, ranked 5 th on 18 international crews, 668 km against 1 402 km for the winner, his instructor!
Hot air balloon: 350 ascents to 360 hours.
Gas balloon: more than 60 hours.
Ball Aerophile to Disney Village (France), Citroën (France) and
Pattaya (Thailand) with 1700 ascents to 350 hours.
Amateur gas and hot air balloon balloon Builder.
Professional balloon pilot.
Currently in training in a workshop of repair and maintenance of
balloons in the northeast of the France.
Eric Decellieres (Burgundy)
1st flight in 1991.
Pilot balloon hot air since 1993.
Pilot balloon gas since June 2010 (instructor Vincent Leÿs).
200 hours of flight only (many activities of organization...)
Departure to Vichy to the Gordon Bennett from August 28 to September 6, 2014. The take-off of each balloon is made from a podium at the sound of the national anthem, and the applause of the public. Attracting thousands of visitors on the place of take-off in the years 1920-1930, the Gordon Bennett aeronautic Cup demonstrated today an extraordinary public enthusiasm. The balloon trip makes always dream!
Yann CLAVERIE - Mini Transat 2015 project
Training: Mechanical engineer (Polytech' Lyon 2000)
Profession: Supply Chain Manager
Sanden Manufacturing Europe (Tinténiac - 35)
Qualities: persevering, rigorous and passionate
I shot my first edges of dinghy 20 years in le Havre. Since then, it's a passion born and led me first to the cruise I've especially practiced as Skipper with my First 30 for 7 years, then to the regatta I started in 2004 on various supports IRC (X 302, X 332 (, J80, J105, First 33.7, Sun Fast 32, etc...). The attraction I feel for the Mini 6.50 and what they represent is old. It is therefore natural that I took the opportunity to acquire one in 2012 in order to start the solo offshore racing.
Everything is designed now to complete this project of race to the wide so GO GO GO!
Around the world by sailboat zero emissions
Béranger, François, Martin and stone
Four friends, graduates of schools of business and engineering.
The idea is to turn a yacht of 1978 in a completely autonomous vessel energetically, able to cross the globe without a drop of gas.
Production: install industrial systems and therefore available to all. Prove the reliability of green technologies used at the end of the world to promote sustainable mobility and use their limited young graduates to demonstrate the accessibility of these practices to the majority of boaters.
PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
A comprehensive ecological approach: material and products used, power, respect for ecosystems, etc. The realization of marine science missions: installation of beacons, harvest, observations of ecosystems.
A bimonthly web-series combining navigation, discovery of the regions of call, meetings all over the world and presentation of ecological actions on board as on Earth. Monitoring of the project by many schoolchildren and hospitalized children: a continuous link with the crew and educational activities to discover nature and the means to protect.
www.ecosailingproject.com
Video presentation of the project:
Video "Electric Propulsion and energy autonomy":
Here's how Amasia, their boat moves independently and responsible.
Solar Wattuneed, electric Naviwatt, wind ATMB, ODC Marine, motor controllers Sevcon storage system, Leroy Somer electric motors.
Four on two transat's
Eleanor, Arthur, Alexander and Timothy are four longtime friends, fans of sailing and adventure buffs. They want a challenge: go around the Atlantic ocean to sail on a boat they have restored and transformed themselves.
At the heart of this adventure, a solidarity mission anime them: transmit their passion for sailing to sick children, disabled or out of school. In contact with close to forty children, they will make them get on their boat in Marseille then write them an interactive logbook each week for nine months. By reading and writing, they provide a way to learn differently and discover new horizons!
The connection is a more entrepreneurial goal. Students in business school, these four young people will sail in partnership with several water startup to help their expansion and boost their customers in areas where they travel.
DEPARTURE AND PROGRAM
The departure is scheduled for September 2016!
The choice of the boat is probably what attracts the most attention during the long months of preparation. need them to find a boat that will allow them to cross the Atlantic in one year twice.
They lift the Brittany or Mediterranean sails according to the place where they will find the perfect boat! The first step will be the Iberian peninsula or the Strait of Gibraltar... Story to follow on their site www.aquatresurdeuxtransats.com/
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A fungus-farming ant is covered in white symbiotic bacteria, which the ant relies on to produce antibiotics to protect its garden from a parasitic fungus. Photo by Alex Wild
Ants Evolved With Bacteria To Protect Their Farms From Pathogen, Research Shows
Ants Offered Shelter To Microbes That Produced Antibiotics, Keeping Pests Away
By Elizabeth Dohms
Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 4:20pm
Protecting crops from pests isn't just a human problem. It turns out ancient ants dealt with it, too.
Cultivators of fungus gardens, farming ants had a problem with a type of pathogen that consumed the fungus the ants were culturing, said Cameron Currie, the Ira L. Baldwin professor of bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and one of the lead researchers on a project studying the phenomenon.
A rapid grower, the pathogen — which in this case is another fungus — had the capacity to devastate the garden ants relied on for their food. So, they evolved, according to research published by UW-Madison.
Responding to the potential disaster, ants used a different kind of bacteria to produce antibiotics that protected their fungus gardens.
Ants even helped the bacteria grow. The exoskeleton of ants evolved to developed cavities where the bacteria could develop, a change that occurred three different times throughout their evolution.
"If you're a researcher on ants, these changes are incredibly elaborate and fascinating," Currie said.
Researchers studied fossilized ants, some of which were from the Dominican Republic, that had been trapped in amber an estimated 15 to 20 million years ago. Also embedded in the amber was evidence of the bacteria that helped the ants protect their farms: Actinobacteria.
An ant is trapped in amber. Bubbles on its body are probably from bacteria that the ant feeds and is capable of producing antibiotics that protect the ant's fungus farm. Photo: Courtesy of Hongjie Li.
Currie said scientists knew about the antibiotic-producing bacteria for about 20 years, but this study proves the relationship between the bacteria and ants goes back much further than previously thought.
The researchers estimate this type of fungus gardening took place about 50 to 65 million years ago by the ancestors to more than 250 species of ants, Currie said.
The ants' structural changes show that they were using the bacteria for tens of millions of years.
"There's multiple origins of the structures that maintain (the bacteria) across the evolutionary history of the association, and that indicates that there is a strong selection on the ants to protect their bacterial symbiont," he said.
That protection extends beyond just giving the bacteria a place to grow, Currie said. Inside the ant were gland cells connected to the bacteria pockets through which the ants actually fed the bacteria.
"The nutrients for the bacteria are derived from the ants," he said. "So it's really ants cultivating and culturing bacteria on and in their bodies to produce these antibiotics."
Ants and their microbe partners can serve as a system for understanding how the relationships change between hosts and microbes, for example, how healthy bacteria and humans co-exist, Currie said.
Additionally, Currie said through the research, new compounds have been discovered that have antimicrobial properties, which could potentially be developed into products or drugs to kill or stop the growth of microorganisms.
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Mother Angelica dies at 92
Posted: 12:31 AM, Mar 28, 2016
HANCEVILLE, Alabama (AP) — Mother Mary Angelica, a folksy Roman Catholic nun who used a monastery garage to begin a television ministry that grew into a global religious media empire, has died. She was 92.
Known to millions of viewers simply as "Mother Angelica," the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network died Easter Sunday at the rural monastery where she lived about 45 miles north of Birmingham, according to EWTN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw.
"Mother has always, and will always, personify EWTN, the Network which she founded. In the face of sickness and long-suffering trials, Mother's example of joy and prayerful perseverance exemplified the Franciscan spirit she held so dear. We thank God for Mother Angelica and for the gift of her extraordinary life," Warsaw said in a news release late Sunday.
Mother Angelica had been in declining health since suffering a severe cerebral hemorrhage on Christmas Eve 2001. She never regained her full speaking ability and had other, less-severe strokes through the years.
Bedridden for months, Mother Angelica was placed on a feeding tube this fall as her health slowly declined, fellow nuns at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery said in an announcement released in November.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley said in a statement Sunday that Mother Angelica will live on forever in the hearts of those touched by her sermons.
"On this Easter Sunday, it is only fitting that the Lord chose today to call home one of his humble servants, Mother Angelica. She devoted her life to ministry, converting untold numbers of people to the church. She left an indelible mark on Alabama, the Catholic Church and the world as a whole," Bentley said.
Although she had been out of the public eye for years and was no longer appearing on her trademark "Mother Angelica Live" show, old episodes of her show have remained a programming staple on Eternal Word.
"We want you to know how much God loves you, and that's a lot," she told viewers at the end of an episode taped in November 2000.
Mother Angelica displayed both deep devotion to Jesus and a comic's timing on the episode, drawing laughs when she couldn't reach her Bible during the opening sequence. An unseen aide hands her the book from off camera.
"That's when you appreciate long arms," Mother Angelica deadpanned.
Mother Angelica was born Rita Rizzo in Canton, Ohio, in 1923. She entered the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration monastery in Cleveland at age 21 and joined other nuns in moving South to open a new monastery in Alabama in 1962.
With only $200, the nun began broadcasting a religious talk show from a TV studio put together in the monastery garage in suburban Birmingham in 1981. That show grew into Eternal Word Television Network, which has long had the blessing of the Vatican.
While critics sometimes accuse Eternal Word Television Network of being too conservative or too liberal, it says it tries to stick to the leadership of the Vatican. The network reports extensively on statements and trips by the pope.
Despite its humble beginnings, EWTN Global Catholic Network calls itself the world's largest religious media network. It has 11 TV networks that broadcast Catholic programming to more than 258 million households in more than 145 counties and territories.
Eternal Word's radio operation includes a global shortwave broadcast; satellite and Internet radio channels; and more than 300 Catholic radio affiliates in the United States. Its print services include The National Catholic Register newspaper, the Catholic News Agency and EWTN Publishing Inc.
The nonprofit broadcaster reported total revenues of $46 million in 2013, the last year for which tax records are available. Of that, $45.4 million came from donations.
An associated catalog division reported revenues of $2.7 million in 2013, mostly from sales, records show.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville. Interment will immediately follow in the Shrine's Crypt Church.
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Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman (Hell in a Cell Match with Mick Foley as Special Guest Referee)
The Universal Championship will be decided inside Hell in a Cell at the Sept. 16 pay-per-view event, as newly-crowned titleholder Roman Reigns will square off against Braun Strowman with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley donning the pinstripes as the Special Guest Referee.
In true Monster in the Bank fashion, Strowman claimed there was no way he’d cash in his coveted Money in the Bank contract with a sneak-attack. Instead, he came to SummerSlam ready to openly challenge the winner of the Universal Championship main event pitting Brock Lesnar against Roman Reigns. However, thanks to the fallout of a mid-match entanglement with The Beast, he was unable to cash in on Reigns after The Big Dog took down Lesnar to win the title.
The following night on Raw, The Monster Among Men emerged near the conclusion of Reigns’ match against Finn Bálor with the intention of cashing in on the winner of the title bout, but the war-torn Reigns and his Shield brothers-in-arms -- Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose – spoiled Strowman’s plans, unloaded on Mr. Monster in the Bank and send him crashing through the announce table with a Triple Powerbomb.
Now, Strowman has opted to trade in his Money in the Bank contract for a Universal Title Match inside Hell in a Cell at the pay-per-view of the same name. With fierce champion and ferocious challenger each completely surrounded by the unforgiving steel structure, the stage is set for a chaotic showdown, as there will be no way for anyone to interfere, not Rollins & Ambrose not and Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre, Strowman’s new cohorts. With Reigns and Strowman set to write the latest chapter of their barbaric rivalry inside the harrowing confines of the deadly cell, both competitors will leave everything on the canvas (if there is any canvas or anything else left when all is said and done).
Just six days before the epic showdown, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley returned to Raw to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his legendary Hell in a Cell Match against The Undertaker. As someone who truly understands the dangers of the career-altering structure, Foley announced that he would be the Special Guest Referee for the imminent title clash between The Big Dog and The Monster Among Men.
With The Hardcore Legend in control, find out if Reigns or Strowman emerges as Universal Champion at WWE Hell in a Cell, Sunday, Sept. 16, at 7 ET/4 PT, streaming live on the WWE Network. Bang bang!
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Roman Reigns isn't worried about Braun Strowman: Raw, Aug. 20, 2018
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'We got a Crip alert for Kanye': Snoop Dogg's cousin calls for attack on Kanye West for supporting Trump
Entertainment News• May 1, 2018
Kanye West stepped out in Los Angeles on Monday and had an entourage that was hard to miss. The rapper was flanked by three big security guards as he headed to dinner, which may or may not be related to a gang threat recently brought against him.
On Sunday, Daz Dillinger posted an Instagram video calling for the Crips to pay West a visit. “Yo, national alert, all the Crips out there, y’all f*** Kanye up. You see that motherf*****, f*** his ass up on GP,” Dillinger said in a since-deleted post. (GP means “general principal.”)
Dillinger’s message was because of West’s support of Donald Trump.
LisaH: "Eric Trump on Wednesday heralded his father, President Donald Trump, as “the greatest fighter in the world,” and claimed that “95 percent” of people in the U.S. support his political message " Yeah, sure. He is his father's son, that's clear.
Here's What Happened After President Trump Tweeted Racist Things About Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Other Congresswomen
Prince Harry Revealed a Major Milestone About Baby Archie to Beyoncé and Jay-Z
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YAI’s Long Island region employs a diverse group of professionals throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operating under YAI’s mission of Living, Loving, Working, and Learning, we partner with people and their families to develop individualized Person-Centered Life Plans in order to support them in identifying personal goals and in achieving their fullest potential. We support people to live valued lives as citizens of their chosen communities and to develop the skills necessary to build, maintain, and nurture loving personal relationships. YAI provides in-home supports, residential services, site and community based day services, as well as vocational programs geared toward assisting people to engage in positive and productive activities. Which include skill building, recreational programming, volunteer and employment opportunities.
Where is your regional office?
The regional office is located at:
Brentwood, N.Y. 11717
Do you provide services in both Nassau and Suffolk counties?
Yes, services are provided throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. YAI is one of the largest not-for-profit providers providing services in New York State. We are committed to providing top quality services and are proud that The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) supports YAI in further developing programs throughout Long Island.
What type of supports services does YAI offer on Long Island?
Self Directed Services
Supported Apartment Services
Individualized Support Services (ISS)
Community Habilitation
Socialization Group for People on the Autism Spectrum
Respite Services – Emergency, Overnight and After School
Day Habilitation Services
Prevocational Services
Supported Work and job training
Self Advocacy Groups
You can find a full list of services in our service directory.
How do I and/or my family member go about applying for and receiving services from YAI?
If you are interested in receiving YAI services on Long Island, please call our regional office at 631.967.7100, weekdays between 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Your call we be directed to the best person based on service interest.
Do you provide services for people with autism?
Yes, YAI provides services for people with autism. We understand that the skills needed to provide support to people with autism might vary from those with other developmental disabilities. Staff members are trained to support the needs of each person on an individualized basis. Many of the people we support are diagnosed with autism and benefit from the various services provided by the agency.
What type of training do the staff members at YAI receive?
YAI’s training programs are among the best in the field. All of our staff is required to complete initial and annual trainings as mandated by The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Additionally, all staff members receive ongoing training throughout employment at YAI. Our staff is trained to support the overall medical, safety, and emotional needs of the people receiving support, with a focus on assisting people to live their lives with the greatest level of independence.
Does YAI provide services for children on Long Island?
Yes, we provide after school and respite services for children.
If my family member receives residential services in a YAI group home, can we visit?
Yes, YAI is committed to assisting the people we support in developing and maintaining positive relationships with family members and friends. We understand that these relationships are vital and we encourage people to have robust support circles inclusive of family members, friends, advocates, and the professionals with whom they work. We consider these relationship a crucial part of Person Centered Services. People who live at YAI have the same rights as all citizens and are supported to live full, robust lives.
Are there career opportunities available on Long Island?
Yes, YAI is always looking for people who share our mission of providing quality services for people with disabilities and their families. In addition, our management team is committed to supporting our staff in developing their skills, creating opportunities for advancement and long lasting, rewarding careers at YAI. Please visit yai.org/careers for further information.
Does YAI have volunteer opportunities?
Yes, YAI provides opportunities for people to volunteer. We can work with people individually to assess areas of interest and will work to tailor the experience to meet each person’s desires. Please visit yai.org/volunteer for more information.
How can I make a financial gift to YAI?
Thank you for considering making a financial gift to support YAI's mission and services. Your generosity helps ensure the people we support continue to receive the customized services they need, and are able to live life on their terms. There are a number of ways you can give; please visit yai.org/give or call 212.273.6350 for more information.
Read a true story that embodies the amazing things that are happening at YAI-Long Island every day.
One special Long Island tradition is the Autumn Ball. At last year’s event, over 300 people gathered at the Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park to celebrate, including people we support, along with their families, DSPs, Supervisors, and Coordinators. Everyone was dressed up and ready to party! There was a cocktail hour, lots of music and dancing, a fabulous dinner, awards, and a photo booth. It was simply a wonderful day!
One of the honorees, Richard Clolery, won a "Cause for Applause" award for his success in his Supportive IRA over the last year. He's also very involved in advocacy efforts with Nassau County, in fighting against the shutting down of public bus routes. Congratulations Richard, and thank you!
Other honorees include Family Advisory Council leaders Bernice Polinsky, Judi Zipkin, and Diane Clemente. They have all been dedicated to supporting YAI and its DSPs and Supervisors for many years. They are committed to educating families on changes in the field, and we are very grateful for all their hard work!
Edwin Velasquez, Long Island's Project Manager, and Mary Brady, Regional Director, won Cause for Applause staff awards.
Congratulations to all the honorees and thanks to the wonderful committee whose excellent planning made this very special event possible. Events like these are a part of what makes YAI-Long Island so special.
Long Island Regional Director Letter
Long Island Services
Afterschool Respite - Suffolk County
Broader Horizons
Community Habilitation - Long Island
Day Habilitation - Westbury
Day Habilitation / Pre-vocational Day Hab - Brentwood
Day Habilitation / Pre-vocational Day Hab - Farmingdale
Day Habilitation / Pre-vocational Day Habilitation (WAVE) - Brentwood
Employment Services - Long Island
Independent Living Program (ILP) - Long Island
Leisure Trax
For more information about applying for services, please call LINK at 212.273.6182
Letter from the director
Read Regional Director Mary Brady's letter on what makes YAI-Long Island unique.
Long Island Program Addresses
555 Washington Ave., Suite 1
After School | Broader Horizons
995 Fulton Ave., Route 109
Day Habilitation | Medicaid Service Coordination
475 Union Ave.
Supported Work and Training | Prevocational Services
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England v West Indies: Joe Root sees hosts home with polished century
England's Joe Root celebrates reaching a century in the World Cup group stage win over the West Indies at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton (Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire).
YP Sportsdesk
Joe Root’s second century of the World Cup helped England cruise to victory over the West Indies, but the celebratory mood in Southampton was punctured by injury scares for captain Eoin Morgan and opener Jason Roy.
A commanding eight-wicket win against dangerous opponents was important in firming up England’s semi-final prospects, though seeing two of their best batsmen limp from the field was a bitter pill to swallow.
England's Jonny Bairstow catches out West Indies' Chris Gayle Southampton. Picture: Adam Davy/PA
Roy hurt his left hamstring sprinting at cover and Morgan headed straight for the pavilion after a back spasm, with neither man taking their usual places in the batting order.
England will be desperate for positive news from the treatment room, but the pair were not missed on the day, a modest chase of 213 proving a walk in the park for Yorkshire’s Root, who opened for the first time in his international one-day career and made 100 not out in 94 deliveries.
Root had already played an unlikely role with the ball, taking two wickets with his occasional off-spin, and the role reversals continued with a Chris Woakes cameo at No 3.
Having never batted higher than seven in his previous 91 appearances, the all-rounder was handed an emergency elevation and chipped in with an assured 40.
England's Joe Root drives through the covers at Southampton. Picture: Adam Davy/PA
The game was brilliantly set up by the bowlers, Barbados-born seamer Jofra Archer and Mark Wood delivering with pace and purpose as they shared combined figures of 6-48.
Archer’s first appearance against the team he had represented at Under-19 level had been much debated, but he took the moment in his stride as the West Indies slid from 144-3 to 212 all out.
All eyes were on the 24-year-old after England opted to bowl first, but first blood went to Woakes, scattering Evin Lewis’s stumps with a toe-crushing yorker in the third over.
Woakes thought he had a second – the prize scalp of Chris Gayle – but was left aghast as a tough chance popped out of Wood’s hands at third man.
Giving Gayle a second chance can be among the costliest mistakes in one-day cricket, and a smooth six down the ground suggested the price tag might be a hefty one. Y
et the burly Jamaican never quite made England pay, making 36 before pulling Liam Plunkett to deep midwicket.
Wood made his own amends, ending a tortured knock by Shai Hope, before Nicholas Pooran (63) and Shimron Hetmyer (39) showed some backbone. Their 89-run stand frustrated England rather than hurt them, but it was as good as it got for their rivals as the innings fell off a cliff inside 15 overs.
Bradford League: Front-running Woodlands back bright eyed and bushy tailed after timely wake-up call
In the absence of Moeen Ali, overlooked for the second game in a row, it was Root’s seldom-seen off-breaks that kick-started a collapse of seven wickets for 68.
Having last taken an ODI wicket 18 months previously he took a pair of gentle caught-and-bowled chances, Hetmyer and Jason Holder succumbing.
The door was open and Buttler, deputising for the absent Morgan, called on Archer and Wood to kick it down.
An edge from Pooran and a plumb lbw put Archer on a hat-trick, but he had to wait before making Carlos Brathwaite his third victim of the day.
Wood, who passed a morning fitness test on his left ankle, was equally impressive, hustling Andre Russell with a short ball and cleaning up Shannon Gabriel.
Root replaced Roy at the head of the innings and joined fellow Yorkshireman Bairstow in ramming home the advantage.
They took 62 off the first 10 overs, Bairstow taking care of business as usual and Root piercing the infield with a selection of sweetly hit drives.
The West Indies’ attack was dangerous on paper, but a crushing disappointment in the middle, lacking the intensity of their English counterparts and throwing in regular boundary balls.
Even their minor triumphs came at a price, Russell thudding Bairstow in the helmet, but buckling his own knee in the process.
The first breakthrough came with 95 on the board, Bairstow uppercutting Gabriel to third man, leading to the surprise emergence of Woakes at No 3.
Any doubts about the wisdom of the promotion were swiftly dispelled as he got off the mark with a punch for four then pulling Gabriel to the ropes.
A 104-run stand made the result safe, Woakes falling just before the line, but Root safely reached his 16th one-day ton and third on the World Cup stage.
With three wins from four outings, England nudged up to second in the table ahead of inviting games against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
POLL - Chris Hughton and Nigel Pearson lead chase to become next Sheffield Wednesday manager after Steve Bruce exit to Newcastle United
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Nov/Dec 2014
To have your book, CD, app, or other work considered for Output, please send a copy to Arts Editor, Yale Alumni Magazine, PO Box 1905, New Haven CT 06509; or e-mail a copy or link to yam@yale.edu.
All works sent will be listed in “Works Received” in the online version of the next issue.
Moral Imagination: Essays
David Bromwich ’73, ’77PhD, Sterling Professor of English
Princeton University Press, $27.95
This graceful collection of essays is all over the content map, from Shakespeare and Lincoln to Joyce Maynard ’75 and Edward Snowden, but each wrestles with “the relationship between power and conscience.” Bromwich also explores the modern tension between moral imagination—an expansiveness of spirit and intellect that “compels us to grant the highest possible reality and the largest conceivable claim to a thought, action, or person that is not our own”—and cultural identity, the “social fixity that obstructs imagination.”
The Rule of Nobody: Saving America from Dead Laws and Broken Government
Philip K. Howard ’70
W. W. Norton, $23.95
In a provocative call to streamline government, lawyer Howard offers 18 propositions, such as restoring the ability to make public choices and turning the repair of democracy into “a moral imperative for citizens, not just public officials.” The author, who skewers both political parties, urges that we “scrape away decades of encrusted law” and replace it with “the old vision of human responsibility.”
Angels by the River: A Memoir
James Gustave Speth ’64, ’69LLB
Chelsea Green Publishing, $25
Speth looks back on a life of fierce devotion to protecting the natural world—as cofounder of the Natural Resources Defense Council, administrator of the UN Development Programme, and dean of Yale’s environment school, to name a few of his posts. The South Carolina native also critiques the mistakes of the environmental movement he was and is part of, and sketches a blueprint for a growing and stronger movement of the future.
Hold Fast to Dreams: A College Guidance Counselor, His Students, and the Vision of a Life Beyond Poverty
Beth Zasloff ’96 and Joshua Steckel
New Press, $25.95
In 2006, Steckel left his job as a college counselor at an elite New York City private school to guide students at Brooklyn’s low-income and mostly minority public Secondary School for Research. Steckel and coauthor Zasloff (also his wife) take an honest and inspirational look at ten of his charges and the challenges they faced getting into and through college. The authors also lay out how the system can be changed to “do more than replicate the status quo.”
Heartspace Timepiece
Alejandra O’Leary ’04
self-released, $12.97; alejandraoleary.com
As a Yale undergrad active in the campus music scene, O’Leary (a former writer/assistant for the Yale Alumni Magazine) decried the sameness of many local bands. She puts that argument to music in this confident, eclectic new album, her third release but the first to fully utilize Champions of the West, the simpatico backing band she’s had since 2011. A wide range of pop attitudes are on display here, and O’Leary mixes emotional turmoil with fearless optimism in catchy songs like “Positive Drag” and “Talk Me Down.”
How the Bible Became Holy
Michael L. Satlow ’86
Yale University Press, $35
According to tradition, the various texts assembled into the Bible were authoritative and widely accepted from inception. But modern scholarship has cast considerable doubt on that notion, even suggesting, says biblical historian Satlow, that “‘the peoples of the book’ did not know their book very well.” Satlow traces more than a thousand years of history during which the texts—which played little role in most lives originally—acquired their power. “This is perhaps the Bible’s greatest legacy,” he writes: “the radically implausible notion that one can build a community, a religion, a culture, and even a country around a text.”
Vol LXXVIII, No 2
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – April 29, 2013 – Zendesk, the cloud-based customer service software provider, today announced that the subscription fees raised across Australia and New Zealand from its $20 Starter Plan will be donated to adult cancer charity, Dry July.
Zendesk around the world has a proud tradition of donating subscription fees from its $20 Starter Plan to deserving not-for-profit organisations. Zendesk offers the Starter Plan for new companies getting started with customer service and who have three or fewer support agents. For each new Aussie and Kiwi customer that signs up for the Starter Plan in 2013, Dry July will receive a donation equal to that customers first year subscription.
Dry July is a charity organisation that raises funds to create better environments and support networks for adult cancer patients and their families. Dry Julys annual fundraising initiative encourages individuals and teams to give up drinking alcohol for the month of July while being sponsored for this effort by family, friends and colleagues.
Zendesk and Dry July have forged a strong relationship since the Australian Zendesk team participated in Dry July in 2012. Since then, the Dry July team has moved into donated office space at Zendesks Asia Pacific headquarters in Melbourne. Now for 2013, the local Zendesk team has chosen Dry July as its adopted charity. The donation of Starter Plan subscription fees from Australia and New Zealand is the first of many efforts planned for the year.
Dry July is an exceptional local charity that works tirelessly to help raise both awareness and money to improve the lives of adults living with cancer, said Michael Hansen, Zendesk vice president and Asia Pacific managing director. The Zendesk team is proud to help support Dry July and the vital work it does in the community and we encourage all those social drinkers out there to get involved in the initiative.
Phil Grove, founder and executive director at Dry July, says the team is grateful for the ongoing support of Zendesk in Australia and New Zealand: Dry July relies on donations and the support of partners like Zendesk to allow us to continue doing the work that we do. Its fantastic to see a company so pro-actively supporting their local community. Were so pleased Zendesk has chosen us as their local charity and we hope we can convince the team to give up the booze again come July. I will be keeping an eye on them during the month to make sure no one falls off the wagon!
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YOUR ACTION NEEDED:
Please support United Nations’ global campaign to engage one billion men in the advancement of women’s rights.
Dear Members and friends,
As part of the initiative by the United Nations’ global campaign to engage one billion men in the advancement of women’s rights, the Barclays Group CTO DevTools Team is holding a sponsored challenge to walk, run, swim and cycle along a virtual circular route encompassing all of the sites where team members are based between 1st April and 30 September 2017. I am delighted that they will be undertaking this challenge in support of Women’s India Association UK.
69th Republic Day celebration Hosted by High Commissioner Of India
At The Intercontinental Hotel London
As a team, they need to log 18,278 km in total along a route from Glasgow to Ladbroke via Kiev, Pune, and London. Across the team, 27 people have volunteered to participate in the challenge which means that each person needs to cover approximately 676km over the 6 month period or just under 4km per day, every day. All distances will be verified using some form of tracking device – Fitbit, Garmin, pedometer or measured using a mapping application. Barclays has agreed to match the funding raised by its staff members. This means that every £1 donated will be matched by Barclays up to a limit of £1,000 per person (£ 4,000 in total) Please do read their message below and click on the link to support them. Even if each of you gave £5-10, it would make a huge difference! So don’t hesitate, click now and please forward to friends and family to help keep these wonderful young people motivated! www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/devtoolsworldtourlondon Thank you in advance for your support! Anita Martins Chairperson, WIA UK
MESSAGE FROM SHIV, KUNAL, CAROLINE AND PANKAJ:
Why are we undertaking this challenge? We are doing this to raise money for charities selected by each of the sites where our team is located. Why you chose a cause for women to support? Team members in London had pledged to support the Barclays HeForShe campaign. HeForShe is a United Nations’ global campaign to engage one billion men in the advancement of women’s rights as part of UN Women’s awareness efforts. To summarize one of the five ways to show support for the HeForShe campaign is to support a women’s charity to commit to helping promote gender equality and contribute to community investment. Why WIA? WIA aims and activities were mainly to provide relief to needy women and higher education to deserving girls in need amongst other charity causes. The link to donate to this noble cause is below www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/devtoolsworldtourlondon Thank you for your help and support
LALITA VASWANI is running a half marathon for charity on September 10, 2017
https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/lalita
WIA AGM at St. James Court London, 2017
Tea With Our Patron Mrs. Girja Sinha at India House, London on 11th May, 2017
Spectrum A Festive Mela on 17th November, 2017
69th Republic Day celebration Hosted by High Commissioner Of India At The Intercontinental Hotel London
The Vintage Glamour Ball Charity Fund Raiser 2018
58th Year of Continued Service to the Community
Farewell lunch for our Patron, wife of High Commissioner of India,
Mrs. Girjia Sinha with the WIA Team.
Thank you Mrs. Sinha, for supporting WIA. We are going to miss you!
Wonderful meeting with Our Patron HE Mrs Ruchi Ghanshyam High Commissioner Of India
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There’s lots going on in Winchelsea. If you can’t find what you are looking for on this list and via the links highlighted in red, please email info@winchelsea.com and we will try to help.
WINCHELSEA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY (WAS)
WAS aims primarily to provide public education in the heritage and archaeological importance of Winchelsea. It does this by promoting research, such as assisting the National Trust in a project to sort and interpret the mass of broken pottery dug out of the cellar under Blackfriars Barn. It provides guided cellar tours with FOAM, supports new visitor displays for the Museum, and presents up to eight talks per year.
Chairman: Andrew Scott 01797 224637
For more on the WAS programme and reports on Winchelsea archaeology, click here
For more information on Cellar Tours click here
WINCHELSEA ARTS
Winchelsea Arts was established in 2015. Half a dozen concerts are held at Winchelsea Parish Church in the course of the year showcasing talented and prize-winning young musicians – soloists and ensembles.
Full details of the current season and information on bookings can be found on the Winchelsea Arts website.
WINCHELSEA BOWLS CLUB
The club started on its present site in 1946 and has wonderful views of the Brede Valley. The club plays in the Rother league and many friendly matches throughout Rother area. It represents Winchelsea in the Cinque Ports Bowls Tournament and many other competitions.
bowls@winchelsea.com
Mike and Jo Melvin 01797 223220,
Paul Trigg 07971583532
Keith Sellens 01424 813985
CAR RING
The scheme is for anyone who needs transport to keep a GP appointment, shop in Rye, or to catch a train from Winchelsea station. The staff at Winchelsea Farm Kitchen have a list of volunteer drivers. Please ring 01797 226287 giving as much time as possible for arrangements to be made.
The town has 33 accessible medieval cellars and many of them can be visited. Tours run regularly from April to October and the money raised is put towards the upkeep of Winchelsea’s ancient monuments. Visit the cellar tours page to find out more and to book a tour.
WINCHELSEA CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Conservation Society arrange talks and visits to do with conservation, hold SPAB publications for members to borrow, and are prepared to help residents in planning matters, but do not see themselves as planning police!
Chairman: Deborah Rodley 01797 223458
conservation@winchelsea.com
COURT HALL
The Lower Court Hall in the High Street includes a space suitable for small meetings of up to 40 people. For more information on using the Court Hall, email courthall@winchelsea.com
COURT HALL MUSEUM
The Court Hall Museum contains displays and exhibits that illustrate the history of Winchelsea. The museum is housed in a single large room on the first floor of the Court Hall, which is one of the oldest buildings in the town, located in the High Street. Exhibits include maps, models, pictures, seals, local pottery and items of daily life from the area. The Museum is open from early May to late October. Full details here.
Curator: Jo Turner 01797 226642 museum@winchelsea.com
WINCHELSEA CRICKET CLUB
Winchelsea has one of the oldest cricket clubs in the country founded in 1795 and a pitch with the most marvellous view, that of the Brede Valley. You will find the cricket pitch beside Rectory Lane – the A259. A new pavilion was built to celebrate the Millennium. Sunday friendly fixtures are held throughout the summer with a series of home and away games.
Steve and Jo Turner 01797 226642 cricket@winchelsea.com
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Winchelsea lies in the County of East Sussex, Rother District and Icklesham Civil Parish. East Sussex website
FRIENDS OF THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS
The Friends of the Ancient Monuments is a charitable organisation which, through fund-raising events, supports Winchelsea Corporation in the maintenance of the Ancient Monuments in the Town – primarily the three Town Gates, the Court Hall, the Town Well and the Queen Elizabeth Well. The Friends also support improvements to the Museum, which is housed within the Court Hall building. FOAM website
info@winchelsea-foam.org.uk
Chairman: Stuart Raine 01797 222772
FRIENDS OF WINCHELSEA CHURCH
The Friends of Winchelsea Church has as its charitable objects to arouse and foster interest in the parish church at Winchelsea and to cooperate with the Parochial Church Council (PCC) in the preservation and improvement of the fabric, furniture, stained glass and monuments of the church and churchyard.
Contact: Celia King 01797 227858
Further information here
WINCHELSEA GARDEN SOCIETY
The Garden Society organises annual Spring and Autumn Shows, a Winter Lecture and other gardening events in the town, together with outings to gardens round and about.
Secretaries: Sally and Graham Rhodda 01797 226062 garden@winchelsea.com
WINCHELSEA GUY FAWKES SOCIETY
Founded in 2017 and building on foundations laid by Winchelsea Bonfire Boyes to continue local tradition by staging a Guy Fawkes theatrical performance, procession and fireworks display each November. The Society organises fundraising events during the year on a not-for-profit basis. You can become a member for £10 for a household or £5 for an individual.
WGFS Committee Members: John Clarke: Chair, David Hopkins: Vice Chair, David Morris: Treasurer, Debbie Beverley: Membership & Accounts, Deborah Upton: Secretary, Philip Sidders: Assurance, Peter Cosstick: Co-ordination.
winchelseaguyfawkes@btinternet.com
ICKLESHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Winchelsea lies in the County of East Sussex, Rother District and Icklesham Civil Parish. Parish Council Website
WINCHELSEA LITERARY SOCIETY
The Literary Society meets monthly on a Friday evening in the Lower Court Hall. There is a regular programme of visiting speakers mixed with evenings when members share prose and poetry round the selected theme.
Secretary: Hilary Roome 01797 227690 litsoc@winchelsea.com
Click here to see the Literary Society 2019 Programme
Click here for the Literary Society blog.
MAYOR AND CORPORATION OF WINCHELSEA
You can contact the Corporation through the Town Clerk, Lorna Challand winchelsea.tc@btinternet.com
More about Winchelsea Corporation here.
WINCHELSEA METHODIST CHAPEL
The small gem which is Wesley’s Chapel has its own special atmosphere of peace, and still has the pulpit from which the founder of Methodism, John Wesley, preached. The Friends of Winchelsea Methodist Chapel organise monthly events, hold special services at times such as Easter, Ascension, Harvest and Christmas and contribute to social events in Winchelsea by holding open sessions.
The Chapel can also be visited by groups or individuals by special arrangement and may be hired for seminars and for educational and other events.
WINCHELSEA MILLENNIUM ARTEFACTS SOCIETY
The annual Winchelsea Art Exhibition is held over the August Bank Holiday weekend and organised by the Millennium Artefacts Society. The event is held to raise funds to support the upkeep of the various Millennium Artefacts in the town, namely the splendid Town Sign opposite the New Inn, the Millennium Tapestry in the church and the Town Beacon at the site of the old windmill.
Geraldine I’Anson 01797 224290 artefacts@winchelsea.com
Winchelsea New Hall is a community space to hire. The hall celebrated its 90th birthday in 2016. It is a large and light hall with a good stage and kitchen facilities. The hall can be hired for £13 per hour for one-off events; £10 for regular users; £15 for commercial. There is a special rate for wedding receptions. For hall bookings please email newhallbooking@winchelsea.com, or phone or 07379 537304. Full information on the New Hall pages.
Winchelsea New Hall, Rectory Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4AA.
Charity No 235174
A regularly changing group of Winchelsea gardens open for charity each year under the National Garden Scheme.
Local coordinators: Howard Norton and David Page 01797 226524 opengardens@winchelsea.com
2019 NGS openings
Saturday 20th April – Easter Weekend
Other Winchelsea Garden Openings in 2019
Saturday 11th May for St Michael’s Hospice
Sunday 16th June for the Friends of the Memorial Hospital, Rye
WINCHELSEA PARISH CHURCH
St Thomas’, Church of England, is located at the centre of Winchelsea. Services are held every Sunday morning. The benefice also includes St Richard’s, Winchelsea Beach and All Saints and St Nicolas, Icklesham.
Rector: The Revd Jonathan Meyer revdjonathan@btinternet.com
Church Website
WINCHELSEA PRIMARY SCHOOL
St Thomas’ Voluntary Aided Primary School is a small rural school with about 150 children on roll aged 4+ to 11 years. The school’s small size allows a family feeling, where people can be known and treated as individuals. As a Church of England School it looks to develop the school as a cohesive Christian community. office@st-thomas-winchelsea.e-sussex.sch.uk
01797 226479 School Website
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Winchelsea lies in the County of East Sussex, Rother District and Icklesham Civil Parish. Rother Council Website
SECOND WEDNESDAY SOCIETY
The Second Wednesday Society is a lively organisation that arranges interesting talks by local speakers on various topics accompanied by tea. The Society meets at 2:30pm in the New Hall on the second Wednesday of every month except August.
Click here to see the programme for 2019
Chair: Monica Bessler Mason 01797 227471
Secretary: Jane Elms 01797 229893
2ndWed@winchelsea.com
WINCHELSEA FARM KITCHEN
11-12 High Street. At Winchelsea Farm Kitchen we offer fresh bread from local bakeries, daily newspapers, fresh local milk and all the essentials that make up a convenience store on your doorstep. We have fresh meat supplied by The Pett Butchers shop with orders taken for any special cuts. Also available is a selection of alcohol, fresh fruit and vegetables and hot drinks to either takeaway or enjoy on the premises. 01797 226287
WINCHELSEA SINGERS
Winchelsea has its own choral society, known as Winchelsea Singers. They have a varied repertoire ranging from operetta to oratorio works. The operetta, which is semi-staged takes place in the New Hall, while the other works are performed in St Thomas’ Church in the heart of the town. While many members live in the town, others come from the surrounding villages.
Term commences beginning of September each year and ends in April the following year. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, between 2 and 4pm in the New Hall. The Winchelsea Singers are always seeking new members and a warm welcome awaits.
Charlotte Beecroft 01797 223159 singers@winchelsea.com
New Hall events
Sequence Dancers
Rye Indoor Bowls Club
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Researcher Bio: Elizabeth A. Platz
Researchers Behind the Journals: Researcher Profile
Elizabeth A. Platz
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention Editor-in-Chief
Elizabeth A. Platz is the recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. She previously served as a senior editor for the Journal since 2009 and was an Associate Editor from 2002-2009. Dr. Platz is a professor and Deputy Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as well as a co-leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins.
As a researcher, Dr. Platz focuses on using molecular and genetic epidemiology approaches to understand the mechanisms underlying prostate cancer incidence and progression, with an eye toward translation of findings into prevention and treatment strategies.
An active member of the American Association for Cancer Research since 1998, Dr. Platz has led numerous committees and presented work at the AACR Annual Meeting. Last year, she served as the co-chair of the AACR Special Conference on Obesity and Cancer: Mechanisms Underlying Etiology and Outcomes. Read her interview on the AACR Cancer Research Catalyst here.
In addition to her academic efforts, Dr. Platz is the chair of the Maryland Cancer Collaborative, the group charged with prioritizing and implementing strategies from the state’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan. She received her BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The University of Maryland Baltimore County and her MPH from Yale University. She then received her doctorate in epidemiology from, and was a post-doctoral fellow at, the Harvard School of Public Health.
Below is a selection of Dr. Platz’s recently published articles:
When Is Enough, Enough? When Are More Observational Epidemiologic Studies Needed to Resolve a Research Question: Illustrations Using Biomarker–Cancer Associations
Marrone MT
Platz EA. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention February 2019.
Aspirin and Non-Aspirin NSAID Use and Prostate Cancer Incidence, Mortality, and Case-Fatality in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Hurwitz LM
Platz EA. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention OnlineFirst February 2019.
Selenium and sex steroid hormones in a US nationally representative sample of men: A role for the link between selenium and estradiol in prostate carcinogenesis?
Van Hemelrijck M
Rohrmann S. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention OnlineFirst February 2019.
A Collaborative Analysis of Individual Participant Data from 19 Prospective Studies Assesses Circulating Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer Risk
Travis RC
Allen NE. Cancer Research January 2019.
Enhancing the Infrastructure of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study for Cancer Epidemiology Research: ARIC Cancer
Joshu CE
Platz EA. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention March 2018.
A Prospective Study of Chronic Inflammation in Benign Prostate Tissue and Risk of Prostate Cancer: Linked PCPT and SELECT Cohorts
Platz EA
De Marzo AM. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention October 2017.
A Pooled Analysis of 15 Prospective Cohort Studies on the Association between Fruit, Vegetable, and Mature Bean Consumption and Risk of Prostate Cancer
Petimar J
Smith-Warner SA. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention August 2017.
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Aller Vale Pottery
Explore this Wonderful Pottery
Most Aller Vale art pottery is marked with an impressed mark as illustrated below.
Unmarked pots have features which, in conjunction with the decoration and the ‘feel’ of the pot, will give a collector confidence in attributing a pot. Elements of ‘feel’ are the weight of the pot, they are nearly always reasonably weighty in the hand, and the depth of the reflection of the glaze. The pots were given a lead-based glaze before firing which results in a strong reflections ( you will often see such reflection when you try to take a decent photo of a pot), sadly many of the pottery employees suffered from lead-poisoning in their later years.
POTTER'S MARKS
These are known as Potters’ marks, presumably the Turner, although it could be the thrower or the decorator.
They are all hard to find and are on early pots, probably the 1880′s. The Crescent and the Maltese Cross are more likely to be found, whereas the ‘Bowtie’ and the ‘ T ‘ are rarer.
Miniature pots in white clay and decorated with flowers, usually a stylised 5-petal forget-me-not, and unglazed base with a ‘swirl’ are ‘attributed’ to Aller Vale. I have seen a marked example and these photos show a rare marked example with a ‘Bowtie’ mark.
OTHER IMPRESSED MARKS
These marks are impressed and are more or less easy to find as described in the descriptions attached to each picture.
The rarer marks appear at the top of this section.
Some retailers in Scotland seemed to prefer that the shop name appeared on the base, see Retailers page for some photos
OLD, PRE ALLER VALE MARKS
Before the formation of the pottery John Phillips had made stoneware domestic and building items on the site. Early pottery production was in plain terracotta and this was shown at exhibitions in 1880 before the conversion of the pottery.
OTHER MARKS
This painted, underglaze mark was used, I believe, after the amalgamation of production with the Watcombe pottery and appears on mottoware. I reckon that it was employed on pottery orders that specified Aller Vale wares after the original impressed mark stamps had been lost. The 2 pots shown here are ‘classic’ Watcombe Jugs, usually with cottage decoration, one is Scandy decoration, pattern code N1 and the other the Butterfly pattern, code H1. I have also seen Watcombe pots with ‘Watcombe’ hand-painted on the base in the same style as this Aller Vale mark.
The HH&Co mark was used when the pottery was taken over after the death of the founder, John Phillips, in 1897. It is rarely found but when it is the pots are usually of good quality, especially the brightness of the colours, which may indicate that they changed to commercial pigments. The rarity of the mark, say 1 in 50 or so of the Art pottery, could mean that the potters did not like being reminded of the new owners and ditched the stamp…..pure conjecture!
B1 and D1 Patterns
Other Recorded Patterns
Grotesques
Grotesques – Vulliamy
Pottery Shapes and Patterns
Sales over £100
Recorded History
Atypical Pots
Location & prior use
Places of Pot-Interest
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photo: Carlos Andrés Lopez Franco
By Nathalie Jean-Baptiste and Stéphanie Lacombe
Dar es Salaam is known for experiencing flooding during the rainy season. During rainfalls, the water is not well evacuated and has an impact on the infrastructure (e.g. bridges, roads and buildings). The existing storm water drainage system is insufficient, underserviced and cannot cope with new constructions rising in planned and unplanned areas. The 2010 Dar es Salaam Infrastructure Development Program considered the rehabilitation and construction of a 228 km storm water drainage across its then three municipalities (Ilala, Kinondoni and Temeke) a priority. The project was estimated to cost $ 67million USD.
At a microscale, the current drainage system of the Ardhi University campus may provide some insight on the multiple challenges and opportunities for designing, planning and maintaining storm water drainage systems in Dar es Salaam. The campus is located on an observation hill bordering the Tanzanian military ground and comprises several building blocks connected through pathways made of concrete slabs. The grounds has been largely landscaped by alternating sealed surfaces and porous grounds with grass, shrubs and trees to form a well-balanced green campus with large open areas.
photo: Stéphanie Lacombe
The drainage system comprises small canals connected with larger drainage channels following the natural inclination of the ground. In some parts, one can observe that the canals follow the topography and natural downstream path of the land towards the Indian Ocean. In addition, some drainage canals are designed and incorporated to building’s architecture, which suggests that a more holistic approach was taken to protect the buildings and the environment from heavy rainfalls.
As the Ardhi campus continues to grow and new buildings are being constructed, so as the amount of surface runoffs. Hence, today’s drainage system is less adequate due to reduced vegetation and less porous surfaces as well as lack of maintenance in some drainage channels. A transect walk across the campus as well as observations of the different use and functions of the current drainage system reveals the following challenges and opportunities:
Lack of and/or limited maintenance at the lower part of the campus with solid and green waste clogging the existing drainage
Limited rain water catchment, less capacity to retain and collect rainwater. Urban storm water runoff is the leading contributor of water pollution
Seepage of pollutant through the soil as the water from the channels is used for domestic use (washing clothes and cleaning)
Manpower and willingness to collect water for everyday use. A proper rainwater harvesting system would ensure the accumulation of water for reduce on site and reduce the amount of run-off
Considering green spaces and the green infrastructure (seen as a planned network of quality green spaces) as a necessity for flood reduction and not an amenity.
Revitalizing the available natural landscape with the adequate vegetation, handling eroding peat moorland and maintaining the existing drainage holds long term social and environment benefits
Ardhi Paper – 1st Place Winner Best Paper Awards at Manchester Metropolitan... Iringa Academic Visit I: The Fahari Yetu Project
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Quiet Man Forced to Eat His Words on Welfare
Welfare Link to Cost of Living Must not be Lost
SNP Speaks up for Dairy Farmers in Westminster Deb...
MP Attends Pitsligo Castle Trust Doors Open Day
Dr Eilidh Whiteford MP Gets First Class Experience...
Whiteford Meets with Epilepsy Scotland at Peterhea...
Whiteford Warns That CAP 'Greening' Proposals Coul...
WELFARE SUPPORT MORE AFFORDABLE IN INDEPENDENT SCOTLAND
The SNP has dismissed scaremongering from Tory Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith over Scotland’s ability to sustain welfare support.
Highlighting figures from GERS (Government Expenditure & Revenue in Scotland) for 2010-11, SNP Work and Pensions spokesperson Dr Eilidh Whiteford pointed out that an independent Scotland is financially better placed to fund pensions and welfare compared to the UK as a whole.
The analysis of the figures from GERS for social protection - which includes state pensions and welfare payments - show that the size of Scotland's expenditure stands at 40% of Scottish revenues, less than the 42% for the UK.
Dr Whiteford said:
"Iain Duncan Smith styled himself as the quiet man and, after his ridiculous claims on welfare, I suspect the No campaign he will be hoping he keeps quiet in future.
"The official GERS figures show that spending on social protection as a percentage of total revenues in Scotland is consistently lower than it is in the UK - which means that welfare spending will be more affordable in an independent Scotland. And with Scotland contributing 9.6% of UK revenue in return for 9.3% of spending, the fact is that Scotland more than pays our way in the UK.
"Just like Mr Duncan Smith refuses to accept the facts about his damaging tax credit changes, the facts show that he completely wrong on Scotland's welfare spend in comparison to the UK.
"Looking at both sides of the balance sheet, over the five-year period from 2006/7 to 2010/11, Scotland was in a stronger financial position relative to the UK as a whole by a total of £8.6 billion- over £1,600 for every man, woman and child in Scotland, or over £3,600 per household. This underlines the opportunities of independence and financial responsibility.
"With unpopular NHS reforms south of the border and the Tory Chancellor eyeing a further £10bn of cuts from the welfare budget according to this morning’s papers, the Westminster government are determined to dismantle the welfare state.
“It is clear Scotland needs independence so that we can deliver a fair and effective welfare system - rather than be on the receiving end of unfair Tory policies - and the figures show that welfare spending in an independent Scotland will be more affordable because it is a smaller share of our tax revenue than is the case for the UK as a whole."
Commenting on reports that the coalition are considering freezing working-age benefits for two years and ending the link with inflation, the SNP said the Tories have their priorities all wrong and should stop cutting from the poorest and start investing for jobs and growth.
Reports suggest the Department for Work and Pensions wants to find a further £10 billion in cuts to the welfare budget, which is already facing cuts of £18billion. Breaking the link between inflation and benefit increases is reportedly being considered.
SNP Work and Pensions Spokesperson Dr Eilidh Whiteford MP said:
“The Tory-led government have a sorry history of making the poorest pay for their own economic mismanagement – but cutting the link between welfare and the cost of living strikes at the heart of the welfare safety net.
“It is a sad fact that welfare support is most needed in the midst a recession – so it’s staggering that the Westminster government continues to push their damaging austerity agenda.
“The out-of-touch Westminster government has no idea of the reality of life on a low income. They have their priorities all wrong, giving tax breaks to millionaires while making the poorest pay the heaviest burden for a financial crisis which is not of their making.
“Ending the link between welfare and the cost of living would not end the Coalition’s economic woes, but would make life even tougher for vulnerable people, creating greater financial stress and increasing the risks of getting into debt.
“Welfare reforms are undoubtedly necessary to create a simpler, fairer and more effective system. But the Westminster reforms are not fit for purpose. When plans for Universal Credit were first announced, it was claimed these reforms would make work pay. But so far it has just been the poor who have been made to pay.
“Decisions over the welfare system should not be left to Westminster Tories but should be made in Scotland, by a Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament, 100 % elected by the people of Scotland and committed to building a fairer society.”
SNP Speaks up for Dairy Farmers in Westminster Debate
Banff & Buchan MP Eilidh Whiteford has condemned the predatory tactics of the major supermarkets and milk processors in their dealings with dairy farmers.
The SNP’s Westminster Agriculture spokesperson was speaking in a debate at the House of Commons on Wednesday. Dr Whiteford took the opportunity of this first outing for the new UK Agriculture Minister David Heath to urge the Minister to “seize that opportunity to bring transparency and fairness to the dairy pricing regime and take action to ensure fair prices for all our food producers caught in over-concentrated and uncompetitive supply chains”.
Speaking during the debate, Dr Whiteford said:
“Farmers are angry, and it is heartbreaking for people who get up at 4.30 every morning to milk their cows to be working for nothing. They are seeing their livelihood and way of life destroyed, so that supermarkets can post multi-billion pound annual profits.
“The dairy farmers in Banff and Buchan have little choice about where to send their milk for processing—most of it goes to Wiseman because there is no other large processor locally. That lack of competition compounds the inherent imbalance in the relationship between suppliers, processors and retailers. The suppliers are in an invidious position: they simply do not have enough negotiating muscle.
“Whatever steps we take to mitigate the worst excesses of irresponsible corporate behaviour, we also need to address the underlying problems. A window of opportunity has been created by the actions of dairy farmers and the high profile that they have generated this summer, allowing Ministers to grasp the nettle of supply chains. I hope that the new Minister will seize that opportunity to bring transparency and fairness to the dairy pricing regime and take action to ensure fair prices for all our food producers caught in over-concentrated and uncompetitive supply chains.”
Banff & Buchan MP Dr Eilidh Whiteford was in Rosehearty on Saturday at the invitation of the Friends of Pitsligo Castle Trust as part of their events for Doors Open Day.
The Trust, which aims to consolidate Pitsligo Castle and to create the Peathill Jacobite and Heraldic Centre at the historic Peathill Kirk, staged a lecture in the kirk by local historian Charles Burnett as part of the day’s events.
Commenting after visiting the historic kirk, Eilidh said:
“Doors Open Day is now a well-established event throughout Europe and I’m delighted that local bodies and institutions are carrying this forward.
“Peathill Kirk is, of course, well-known for the tremendous carved wooden “Laird’s Loft” within it which is one of the finest examples of its kind in the country.
“The Trust itself is an enthusiastic body with ambitious plans and I wish them continued success as they continue with their work to secure the castle and the kirk as places of interest for future generations.!
Dr Eilidh Whiteford MP Gets First Class Experience as She Turns Postman for the Day
Dr Eilidh Whiteford MP got to see just what’s involved in delivering the post when she joined local postman Gregg Butcher on his delivery round in Peterhead this morning.
Eilidh Whiteford is one of the first of a number of Scottish MPs and MSPs being invited to go out with postmen and women across Scotland to see the lengths Royal Mail goes to, to deliver the post.
Dr Eilidh Whiteford MP with
Peterhead postman Gregg Butcher
The purpose of the visits over the summer is to give each MP or MSP a unique insight into the challenges of delivering mail to every house and business in their constituency, six days a week.
Royal Mail Sector and Delivery Manager Bill Tulloch who briefed Dr Whiteford before she set off on his walk said:
“We’re delighted that Eilidh Whiteford is taking the time to experience the every day challenges faced by our delivery postmen and women.
“The visit gave us the opportunity to show Dr Whiteford how we are modernising the organisation. We are investing £59 million in Scotland across three years for new sorting and delivery equipment as we respond to the changing nature of the modern postbag. We are delivering more parcels and fewer letters than ever before and the tools for the job need to reflect that.”
Commenting, Eilidh Whiteford said:
“Postmen and women perform an incredibly important function in our communities, not just delivering communication, but being one of the institutions in society that binds us together for the common good.
“I wanted to get a real understanding of the work that goes into delivering the mail on a daily basis. There can be no better way of getting that insight than actually going out and doing the job alongside a delivery postman. I am very grateful to local postman Gregg Butcher who delivers to customers in Peterhead for letting me join him on his round in the Town Centre today.
“Gregg was very tolerant of the intrusion into his job and it was a pleasure to work alongside him on part of his daily route.”
Royal Mail is currently reviewing and modernising its operation, which means every part of the process from collecting, transporting, sorting and delivering the mail is being improved to increase efficiency.
Whiteford Meets with Epilepsy Scotland at Peterhead Roadshow
Local MP Eilidh Whiteford met with representatives from Epilepsy Scotland in Peterhead today as part of the organisation’s roadshow.
Pamela Spence of Epilepsy Scotland
with Eilidh Whiteford MP
The event, which took place in the Arbuthnot Library in Peterhead, was aimed at raising awareness of epilepsy amongst the general public. Trained staff were on hand to listen to questions and talk about services such as the freephone confidential helpline and Epilspsy Scotland website packed with epilepsy information. Free Epilepsy Scotland guides were also available.
Speaking after the Peterhead event, Eilidh said:
“This was a very worthwhile event and I hope that people will take the opportunity to find out more about epilepsy, which has the capacity to affect a loved one, a work colleague or any one of us at any time.
“The key message going out to those who have epilepsy or have just been diagnosed with epilepsy from today’s event is that you are not alone and there is help and support available to you.”
Epilepsy Scotland provides training in understanding and managing epilepsy. It helps raise awareness of epilepsy by giving talks to schools and community groups. It also campaigns for better healthcare and is lobbying health boards, including Grampian, to increase the number of specialist nurses in Scotland.
Whiteford Warns That CAP 'Greening' Proposals Could Damage Jobs and the Environment
SNP Agriculture and Fisheries spokesperson Eilidh Whiteford MP warned that the EU’s ‘greening’ proposals for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), in their current form, could have a counterproductive and damaging impact on jobs and the environment in the north of Scotland.
A recent study by NFU Scotland and Cairngorm National Park Authority examined the effects of the proposals relating to cropping, grassland and ecological focus areas. It found almost three-quarters of surveyed farmers thought the greening proposals would have an adverse environmental impact, and half felt it would have a negative effect on biodiversity.
All of the farmers reported that it would have a financial impact, with 9% believing they could be forced out of business altogether.
Dr Whiteford raised the concerns during Scottish questions today (Wednesday). Dr Whiteford said:
“While we all agree that measures are needed to tackle climate change and protect biodiversity there is real concern among Scotland’s farming communities that the EU ‘greening’ proposals of the common agricultural policy could be counter-productive.
“Farmers are not just worried about its impact on their businesses, but the vast majority believe it will also be detrimental to biodiversity in the Scottish Highlands. Three quarters think it will actually be damaging to the environment, and half that biodiversity will be reduced.
“The unique physical, environmental and economic challenges for farming in the Scottish Highlands are ill-fit to implement the currently proposed ‘greening’ measures. A rethink is required and the concerns of the NFU must be raised as a matter of urgency by the UK Government. Viable alternative proposals must be developed to protect both jobs and the environment.
“The Scottish Government is working hard to represent the concerns of rural communities about the reforms to the common agricultural policy, but with independence we would have a place at the top table when these negotiations are underway.
“The UK government cannot be trusted to be a strong voice for Scotland in Europe. An independent Scottish Government , 100% elected by the people of Scotland, would be better placed to represent all of Scotland’s communities at the top table in Europe.”
More information on the NFU Scotland study is available here: NFU Study on EU Greening
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1865-09. Small yellow fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Red cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Orange fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Fly agaric mushroom Amanita muscaria (Mukhomor in Russian) in a forest near Toksovo, 10 miles north from Sankt Petersburg. Russia, September 27, 2000
Glossy fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria, Russian name Mukhomor) near Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015
Cap of blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016
Blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens, Russian name Mukhomor) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016
Amanita muscaria (fly agaric, Mukhomor) mushroom near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016
Cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016
Small fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016
Amanita muscaria (fly agaric, Mukhomor) mushroom in Monrepo Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 1, 2007
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 15, 2016
Warty cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in area of Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2016
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017
Dissected fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017
Young fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) on roadside near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017
Red cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013
Yellow fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2008
Yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016
Fragments of yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016
Young yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016
Close up of yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016
Small orange pine bolete mushroom (Leccinum vulpinum, Russian name Podosinovik) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013
Young fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013
Nibbled cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013
Emerging fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013
Button stage of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Park of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2017
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in West Kotlin Nature Reserve in Kronstadt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 8, 2017
Red cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in a coastal forest between Lisiy Nos and Olgino, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2018
Baby fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in north-west area of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 14, 2013
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016
First in season Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) in a pine forest near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 20, 2017
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013
Yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016
Yellow coral mushroom Ramaria flava (Russian name Rogatik) in moss in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016
Blusher (Amanita rubescens) mushroom near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita persicina, Amanita muscaria var. persicina) on Sundew Trail in Big Thicket park. Warren, Texas, November 9, 2013
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita persicina, Amanita muscaria var. persicina) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 9, 2013
Red cap of fly agaric mushroom (Amanita persicina, Amanita muscaria var. persicina) in Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 9, 2013
Small dappled webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius bolaris, Russian name Pautinnik Lenivy) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2018
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 13, 2017
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) in Huntsville State Park on Chinquapin Trail. Texas, October 31, 2009
Chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius, Russian name Lisichka) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 16, 2016
Porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis, Russian name Bely Grib) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a lawn in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in Park of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2017
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria toadstool) in Massasoit State Park. East Taunton, Massachusetts, September 30, 2004
Velvet bolete mushroom (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Baby porcino mushroom (Boletus edulis, Russian name Bely Grib) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis, Russian name Sukhlianka Dvukhletniaya) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Brown-red brittlegill mushroom (Russula, Russian name Syroezhka) growing in sand near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Red caps of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a lawn in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in area of Lisiy Nos - Olgino west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 21, 2017
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) behind a memorial in Park of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2017
Pair of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a lawn in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017
Red-banded webcap mushroom (Cortinarius armillatus, Russian name Pautinnik Brasletchaty) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Banded texture of Tiger s eye mushroom (Coltricia perennis, Russian name Sukhlianka Dvukhletniaya) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on roadside in area of Lisiy Nos - Olgino west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 21, 2017
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria toadstool) near Kings Pond in Massasoit State Park. East Taunton, Massachusetts, September 20, 2003
Grass-green brittlegill mushroom (Russula aeruginea, Russian name Syroezhka) in moss between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015
Pair of fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) near Karasta River in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015
Large fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on roadside in West Kotlin Nature Reserve in Kronstadt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 2, 2018
Blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) under a pine tree on west side of Cliff Pond in Nickerson State Park in Cape Cod. Brewster, Massachusetts, October 23, 2004
Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a road south-west from Arsenal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013
Orange fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) on a road south-west from Arsenal in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013
Yellow cap fly agaric mushrooms Amanita sect. Amanita in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018
Fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) grown at John Dyer Road parking lot fence in Simmons Mill Pond Management Area south from Adamsville. Little Compton, Rhode Island, October 6, 2004
Grey veiled amanita mushrooms (Amanita porphyria) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016
Young fly agaric mushrooms Amanita persicina (Amanita muscaria var. persicina) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018
Small orange pine bolete mushroom (Leccinum vulpinum) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016
Small orange birch bolete mushroom (Leccinum versipelle) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016
Dissected young fly agaric mushrooms Amanita persicina (Amanita muscaria var. persicina) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, December 15, 2018
Grey veiled amanita mushrooms (Amanita porphyria) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016
Grey veiled amanita mushrooms (Amanita porphyria) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016
Grey veiled amanita mushrooms (Amanita porphyria)(?) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016
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World Mediation Organization Symposium Berlin, 17. – 19. October, 2017
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Malaysia’s Secular Versus Religious Divide: Mediation Could Be Key – Analysis
The uneasy co-existence of civil and Shariah law in Malaysia and the polarising ethnic and religious divides within its population could be ameliorated by establishing an independent mediation committee. By Saleena Saleem* In late August this year Prime Minister Najib Razak announced a proposed amendment...
A brief introduction on the dispute involving Lynas Corporation’s plant in Gebeng, Kuantan, Malaysia and the local residents
By Bun Teet Tan Lynas Corporation is an Australian company listed in the ASX. It set up a rare earth refining plant named Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) in Gebeng Industrial Park, Kuantan starting 2008 and completed in 2011. The rare earth ores are mined in Mount Weld in North Western Australia,...
Mediation vital to maintain kinship: Masidi
Ranau: There is a need for mediation in any legal disputes that occurred in the native level in order to maintain the spirit of brotherhood between the two opposing side once the matter is settled. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun said the process of mediation is a step...
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By Moh Saaduddin, BULUAN, Maguindanao: A Malaysian envoy expressed assurance of his country’s continued support to the peace process in Mindanao to help make the island region a “food basket” not only in the country but also in Asia, with or without the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL)....
No go for mediation in Anwar’s suit against Khairy
An attempt to settle the defamation suit that former opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim brought against Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin through mediation failed, says Anwar’s lawyer J. Leela. Read the rest here: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/no-go-for-mediation-in-anwars-suit-against-khairy-says-lawyer
Malaysia’s Mediation Challenges
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun, published in The Japan Times Malaysia this year takes over the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. As one of the original founding members of ASEAN, set up in 1967, Malaysia appears to be in the right place, at the right time — controlling the helm...
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Issue Highlight — Business as Usual
- Peter Block has been thinking about all the talk about getting back to business as usual and wonders whether business as unusual might not be better for the nation.
We Said Teams Are Awesome—in Las Vegas, They Proved It!
Listen to What the Winners Have to Say
Gold Winning Team
Merrill Lynch Production Technologies Mail Efficiency Partnering Team—A Merrill Lynch Six Sigma process improvement team from Piscataway, NJ.
They also won the Gold Award in the statewide competition sponsored by the AQP Chapter in New Jersey.
Merrill Lynch’s Partnering Team consists of Merrill Lynch and its five major suppliers that were tasked with improving equipment efficiencies. Its mission consisted of increasing equipment processing throughput, reducing rework, and driving down cost. The team exceeded all of its goals. Merrill Lynch achieved an annualized cost savings of $1,088,000 while simultaneously strengthening its supplier partnerships.
The problem solving partners for Merrill Lynch's Gold Award winning team were:
Cunningham Graphics International
Wallance
Westvaco
Robert Kroner
Team role: Project champion
Company: Merrill Lynch
What is your personal reaction to the team winning?
My reaction was one of intense pride. I knew the teams worked hard all year and gave a great degree of personal commitment. It was personally gratifying to see that work recognized by the nation’s business community.
Will this help your overall program—what will this do for the other teams?
It is impossible to overstate the favorable impact that this will have on our continued deployment of Six Sigma within our firm. Nothing succeeds like success. All future Six Sigma teams will have at least a road map to follow and the confidence to know that others have taken the journey and been successful.
Tony DeMartino
Title: Vice president, Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Team role: Team leader
What is your personal reaction to the team winning? What does it mean to you? What did you get out of being on the team?
I was ecstatic to say the least. Winning a national quality award has been a personal goal of mine for many years. This award was made that much more special because it promotes performance excellence through employee involvement, specifically through high performance teams. To me this award means that if you set high goals for yourself and work hard you will eventually realize the fruits of your labor. Personally and professionally it was a rewarding experience to have the opportunity to lead a team comprised of six major corporations to a national championship title. It reaffirmed what I’ve always known to be true—that people are a company’s number one asset.
How will this whole experience affect your ongoing work?
This experience has benefited Merrill Lynch’s entire Six Sigma program. Since the Six Sigma process merged so well with the AQP team excellence criteria, we plan to use the criteria and its focus on people issues to further integrate Six Sigma into our culture.
Did you learn something from other people you met at the conference that you want to share?
Yes, I learned that many teams—including Bayer, Baxter, and DST Output—run their own internal team competitions prior to the AQP National Competition. At Merrill Lynch we plan to incorporate this best practice as a way to prepare our teams for the national competition.
Mark L. Frohlinger
Title: Senior reliability engineer
Team role: Partnering company team member/stakeholder (helped in development of analysis tools and solutions)
Company: Pitney Bowes-Document Messaging Technologies
It was an amazing experience. I was completely down after the bronze and silver medallists were called. I thought our presentation was worthy of winning, but our fate was up to the judges. Did we miss something? What could we have done better? Only if... It was heart-wrenching; after all of the time and effort preparing, we only had one chance left. After our team’s name was announced, I never experienced such a change in emotions. It was such a great feeling.
We will be able to pioneer the work we’ve done with Merrill Lynch to our other customers. We will also continue to work with Merrill Lynch on continuous improvements at their facilities. I hope this also leads to more partnering efforts and future sales and service opportunities.
I learned that everyone has something of value to say. Be open to everyone. Then use their input and your thought process and common sense to interpret and shape life’s future events and tasks. The attendees and team participants provided a lot of insight and experience.
Holly Hickey
Title: Region manager
Team role: Partnering company team member (helped to identify and implement solutions)
Company: IBM
I was so proud of the team effort put forth between so many companies and working toward one common goal.
We manage to the ISO 9000 standard at IBM and are very process-oriented. This partnership and accomplishment will just be another reason for partners and customers to work more closely in the future for cost savings and business improvements.
It was a great opportunity to meet some key individuals from the other companies that we can possibly partner with on other opportunities and improvements in the future.
Silver Winning Team
The Hermetic Perfectors From Emerson—a problem-solving team from Humboldt, TN.
They also won the AQP Silver Award in 1998 and the Gold Award in 2000.
The Hermetic Perfectors’ project was addressing the problem of six hours of daily rework in repairs to meet the customers’ demands with a superior product. This long existing problem was addressed with conventional problem-solving tools to completely eliminate the root causes. The project resulted in a savings of more than $13,000 in rework labor.
Ted Harpole
Title: Human Resource Development
Company: Emerson
To achieve the top honors in team competition is an accomplishment and rewarding within. Yet, knowing that that level of accomplishment could never have been achieved without each member’s contribution. It is a competition that you walk away from saying: we rather than I.
Other teams need a tangible goal to know where they’re going and what is the mark of excellence. Making national finalists gives other teams a road map and a clear-cut path to travel. Companies and organizations are constantly looking for ways to recognize their teams’ accomplishments. The Team Excellence Award Competition gives teams opportunities for improvement within their problem-solving process and at the same time recognizes their accomplishments. This is benchmarking at its best.
The conference is addictive and keeps you wanting more. Positive attitudes and atmosphere are abundant throughout the conference. Everyone wants to bring this creative and positive environment back to his or her organization—where everything is possible.
Bronze Winning Team
Merrill Lynch Statement Efficiency, led by Jim Friscia, focused on decreasing the length of the statement without impacting client data. A 15% page reduction was achieved, with significant savings in postage and improvements in customer satisfaction. The other team members from Merrill Lynch included: Jennifer Guido from strategic marketing, Chris Tiber from statement systems (CRIS), Eric Ruoff and Irene Bartholomew from statement quality assurance, and Dave Phillips and Kevin Forest from Merrill Lynch production technologies.
Jim Friscia
Title: Vice president, Black Belt Six Sigma Entitlement
Team role: Project leader for the Statement Efficiency Team
The whole experience was very rewarding and I was very proud of the team for all they accomplished on the project and in the competition. To be recognized by AQP was tremendous and our teams’ accomplishments are a tribute to the work of all of the Black Belts and Six Sigma teams at Merrill Lynch.
It added visibility to the Six Sigma program that was deployed less than a year ago. It has created added excitement amongst all of the Black Belts as the program and team’s accomplishments are being celebrated within Merrill Lynch. Other teams have already begun to envision how they can become active in next year’s competition.
Irene Bartholomew
Title: Project analyst, Statement Quality Assurance
Team role: Prototype development
Our third-place award was a total shock. Not knowing what to expect, I went in with lower expectations assuming the other teams had competed in previous competitions. It is pretty exciting to place in the top three, and I will continue to work toward quality goals when working on project teams in the future. I will continue to build strong relationships with team members in the future to ensure the successful implementation of projects. We had a lot of laughs preparing for the competition and during the competition. It was an experience that will not be forgotten.
It will strengthen the drive to communicate teamwork for all future projects. This process showed me that what we did together actually made a difference. (Cumulatively small changes would yield significant results.)
I thought the entire Honda process of the internal teams was really interesting. And I learned that I really didn’t like what Patch Adams is about, but throwing fish can be fun—I wonder if I should start throwing statements.
Jennifer Guido
Title: Vice president, Client Experience Marketing
Team role: Focus groups, interface with marketing and communications
I was very excited and proud just to participate in the competition, but receiving the Bronze Award was an amazing and rewarding feeling. It is always a great feeling when your hard work is recognized. Our team dedicated a great deal of time and effort and it is a wonderful feeling to know it was recognized.
What did you get out of being on the team?
I realized a real sense of accomplishment and am extremely proud to have been a part of this team. We had a great story to tell and we accomplished a great deal. Everyone participated equally and had a great time in the process.
I think this competition will place a new focus on teamwork and how goals can be accomplished by partnering with various areas. I think much more can be accomplished when working outside of our silos and partnering together to achieve common goals. It’s also a lot more fun!
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Legend of Grimrock (PC)
Developer: Almost Human Ltd.
Publisher: Almost Human Ltd.
Release Date: April 11, 2012 (US)
Release Date: April 11, 2012 (UK)
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Legend of Grimrock Review
By Jason Wilson | Apr 4, 2012
An authentic and fun re-creation of dungeon-crawlers past, right down to the puzzles and traps.
Captures everything that's fun about old-school RPGs; some fantastic puzzles; atmosphere is great at generating tension.
Captures everything that's not fun about old-school RPGs; limited resources may frustrate some; can't craft potions with spells.
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It would be easy to dismiss Legend of Grimrock as little more than a first-person party-based RPG nostalgia trip. A group of adventurers. A dungeon. The promise of loot. Magic, monsters, and mayhem. You wouldn't know it by looking at the likes of Mass Effect 3, but in what seems like an age ago, this was all you needed in a roleplaying game. This adaptation of the old Dungeon Master formula (which dates back to 1987) shows that this sort of RPG can not only exist in the fancy-schmancy era of modern RPGS, but succeed as well.
Grimrock is fun. It's frustrating. And more so than many RPGs today, it's atmospheric. You can almost feel the dungeon's weight pressing on you, as if the darkness that cloaks the corridors laying just outside the range of your torch is tangible, as you explore its halls. It develops tension well, as you hear monsters slithering in corners unseen, the telltale click of pressure plates, and the whoosh of a fireball after you deftly sidestep it. Its got pit traps. Teleports. Spinner squares. A rune-based magic system. And monsters that leave edible chunks on the floor when ya kill 'em.
Regardless of your party's makeup, you're goal is simple: Find your way out.
Grimrock starts off simply: Your party of prisoners (which may be comprised of pre-generated characters or your own creations from four classes and races) is thrown into the dungeon. The classes come straight from the good-old days: Fighter, Rogue, and Mage. The races are a little more interesting: In addition to humans, you've got Minotaurs, Lizardmen, and Insectoids. Humans are good for any job. The raw strength of the Minotaur is well suited to the warrior arts. The realm's peoples view Lizardmen with distrust, and their swift manner makes them excellent Rogues. And not much is known about the Insectoids, making them a good fit for the mysterious way of the Mage. Regardless of your party's makeup, you're goal is simple: Find your way out. But as you plumb Grimrock's depths, you discover that something else is going on, something more than just a mere prison for down-on-their-luck adventurers.
A Faithful Adaptation
What makes Grimrock so fun is its authenticity. I was giddy as I explored the first level (though that giddiness sometimes turned to frustration while coping with some of the more difficult puzzles deeper in the dungeon), lost in the old-fashioned fun of pressing buttons on walls to open gates, flipping switches, clicking on my character's weapons for attacks, assembling spells from runes, and picking loot off the floor. I found I had especially missed the "assembling runes" spell system, something I first experienced in Dungeon Master and that you don't see in RPGs anymore; while the dungeon provides formulas for a number of spells, you can also figure 'em out for yourself. The combinations don't allow for you to boost the strength of spells, as they do in Dungeon Master. And you can't create potions with spells, either, as you could in Dungeon Master.
You'll have a very hard time making friends in the dungeons of Grimrock.
Instead, you make potions using ingredients you find in the dungeon and a mortar-and-pestle. Energy isn't the limiting resource; it's the ingredients. And this means if you don't have the materials handy to craft a healing potion, you've got just two options: resting and resurrection stones (most levels have one). When you rest, you regain hit points and energy, and resurrection stones not only bring you back to life (this is the only way to bring back dead characters) but also heal you and save your progress. And don't forget: Monsters can attack you while resting, so be sure to pick a save place before doing so. This in itself is another throwback to old-school RPGs; remember running back to the Adventurer's Guild, bereft of spellpower and low on health, while exploring Skara Brae in The Bard's Tale? Don't be surprised if you find yourself racing back across a level (or even upstairs to a previous level) in order to heal your party or bring back the dead. I certainly don't mind this, though I would've enjoyed creating potions with spells over ingredients. Maybe some modder will find a way for us to do both.
You have a variety of weapons to choose from, but I found myself sticking with one or two per character.
Combat's a lot of fun, but it suffers from the same weaknesses as Dungeon Master and its ilk. After each attack, there's a cooldown on your weapons and spells, one that takes longer than many of the dungeon's inhabitants' attacks. You have a variety of weapons to choose from, but I found myself sticking with one or two per character. In order to make the best of each weapon, you'll want to put as many points into its skill as possible, and this naturally results in focusing on one weapon per character. For example, my Rogue split points between missile weapons and thrown weapons, which is handy for throwing bombs enchanted with cold or poison.
Get ready to become besties with resurrection stones.
The greatest weakness in Grimrock's combat is that while monsters grow progressively stronger as you move deeper into the dungeon, they still remain vulnerable to the time-honored tactic of "cheesing:" moving rapidly around the monster and attacking before it can react to your movements. Yet with its limitations, I enjoyed -- and sometimes exhilarating -- to hunt monsters in Grimrock. You can see how much damage you're dishing out, but since your foes don't have health bars, you're never quite sure when they're going to die (especially the first time you encounter one). As the giant spiders and other critters skulk about the dungeon, their feet (be they chitinous, shod in rusted metal, or not even feet but wings) scrapping along the floor, you sometimes get the sense that they're stalking you. Some of the creature designs are aces, like the land crabs, which are covered in spiky chitin and make an unsettling chirping sound when they attack or are hit. The "Cthulhu priests" are especially frightening--with tentacles hanging out of their hoods and lamps swinging in their hands, these robed figures chase after you with spells of fire, ice, and lightning.
One of the extras is a PDF file of stylized graph paper.
Grimrock comes with an automap feature which allows you to also add notes, but one of the extras is a PDF file of stylized graph paper. I mapped out the first level, but it was painstaking work; it's much quicker to let the automap do so for you. You must decide at the beginning whether or not to use it. The manual also reflects Grimrock's old-school nature, even showing you just a sampling of the the monsters, hinting at the some of the other dungeon's other dangers.
A Thinking Man's RPG
The best aspect of Grimrock is its puzzles, which have been largely abandoned by RPG developers in this age of Internet hints and walkthroughs. Some of the puzzles are easy, and others rely on the "institutional knowledge" of playing this sort of RPG in the past (like using combinations of pressure plates and teleports to open doors). A portion of the more challenging puzzles become easier thanks to hints left on scrolls around the dungeon; some are easy to find, though you won't earn a few of them without figuring out a puzzle or two . Others are true mind-benders (I never figured out how to open the gates into one lightning-spouting room deeper in the dungeon, and I finished the game without exploring this part of the level). One puzzle is unlike anything I'd experienced in this sort of RPG before -- I don't want to spoil it, but it does involve the demon heads you see periodically. And yes, sometimes you have to dive into a pit to figure out a puzzle, so don't hesitate to do so when other solutions don't work (and sometimes, these have valuable treasure.
Make sure you spread the love (see: skills) around.
What makes Legend of Grimrock so fantastic is that, even if you beat it, you likely won't solve all of its puzzles and find all of its treasures. Grimrock begs for further exploration, testing party builds and the limits of the dungeon's inhabitants. And it isn't long (I finished in 34 hours, but I spent time trying out different characters, experimenting with many traps, and, ahem, got stuck once or twice; focused players should finish in 15 hours or so). Legend of Grimrock is a strong debut for Almost Human, and I'm excited to see what other dungeons they put out and the mods that players create.
Spy Guy says: Looks like they do make'em like they used to after all! Now that Grimrock is a big success, I look forward to the sequel: Legend of Fraggle Rock.
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Hired to Kill
Director: Nico Mastorakis
Script: Fred C. Perry & Nico Mastorakis
Cast: Brian Thompson, Oliver Reed, George Kennedy, Jose kerrer, Michelle Moffett, Barbara Lee Alexander
Certificate: 15
Beginning with special agent Ryan (Thompson) shooting his phone when its ringing wakes him up from his kip, and then rapidly moving into ‘Magnificent Seven with women’ territory – as he recruits a group of bad-ass (and mostly nice ass) girls from various levels of society, (including prisoners and ex-soldiers), to pretend to be models on a photoshoot in order to infiltrate the fictional island nation of Cypra, which is currently controlled by a crazy dictator, Bartos (Oliver Reed) – Hired to Kill is pure high-class cheese from start to finish.
Obviously, part of the joy of such a film is watching the mentor figure putting together their disparate band of outcasts and turning them, against all odds, into a functioning fighting force. Cue lots of cheesy, over-the-top training montages involving press-ups (Brian demonstrates that can do, (gulp!), multiple one armed press-ups!), rope swings, weight-lifting and, err, learning about hair and make-up. Well, they are posing as fashion models after all! Once they’re all up to speed they receive their final order, namely to take out the friendly neighbourhood, nutty military dictator, Bartos.
There follows lots of ultra-cheesy photo-shoots as the girls and their photographer (Thompson) pretend to blend in and try to gain intel about the man they’ve been assigned to take out – and I don’t mean for wine and pizza! Bartos takes a liking to them, invites the group out for dinner and makes lots of inappropriate advances towards anyone who’ll listen. After humiliating his girlfriend in front of Ryan, and then trying to turn the photographer on by flopping out said lady’s breasts, Ryan, in order to… mmm(?) diffuse the situation, snogs Bartos, which must be one of the weirdest, most cringe-inducing scenes in all of cinema history!
It turns out that Bartos’s girlfriend, Anna (Michelle Moffett), isn’t what she seems to be and joins the models/mercenaries for a spot of pay-back against the batty Bartos. The scene is then set for some OTT action set-pieces, which make the most of some very cool (or is that hot?) Greek locations.
Hired to Kill could never be described as a particularly good film, but what it lacks in finesse, decent acting or scripting, it surely makes up for in fun and unintentional laughs, most of which come courtesy of Oliver Reed on scene-stealing form here, mainly for all the wrong reasons. Reed is clearly on a bender here and staggers, half coherently through the movie, muttering his lines and intimidating all around him with his boorish presence. Brian Thompson and his handler Thomas, (played by the ever-reliable George Kennedy), are clearly enjoying themselves, and the women, though not wonderful actors, do their best with the routine script given to them.
Nico Mastorakis makes a decent job of holding the insanity together and the film is nicely shot, yet again highlighting the lovely Greek locations that Nico is so fond of sharing with his audiences. The action scenes are also well-done, with some nice tracking shots accompanying the action as it unfolds.
The dialogue bounces between being dire to being inspired (“Fuck brave – brave is for fairy tales!”), and the fashion shoot elements slow the film right down, but it’s still worth sitting through those less interesting scenes to get to the last 20 minutes or so of gun-battles and impressive explosions.
It’s a shame Reed, and his weird accent (what is that?) aren’t on screen more, although they probably had to cut scenes with him out because he was too drunk to perform! I’d have also liked to have had a bit more character differentiation between the female mercenaries, but, all in all, Hired to Kill is still worth a hire – see what I did there?!
Arrow Video are distributing Hired to Kill on DVD and Blu-ray. As per usual with Arrow Video there are some decent extras on the disc including:
Hired to direct (27.5 mins) – a fascinating and fun interview with director Nico Mastorakis, who is always good value in these kinds of things. Facts I learned from watching this interview: Brian Thompson is Nico’s son-in-law, the film’s original title was ‘Freedom or Death’, and Oliver Reed was so pissed during the final scene that he took his cock out to be more intimidating! Apparently, Ollie and Nico didn’t see eye-to-eye, apart from when Reed head-butted Nico, during one of his more drunken, violent periods. And, sadly, stunt man Clint Carpenter was killed during a helicopter accident, which is why the film is dedicated to him.
Undercover mercenary (17.5 mins) – an interview with lead actor, Brian Thompson, who talks about how he first got into acting, how he gets really nervous during auditions, how he had a role in The Terminator while he was still at college, and he shares his main memories of working on Hired to Kill – primarily that he doesn’t ever remember seeing Oliver Reed when he wasn’t drunk, and that his other main memory was of being surrounded by lots of topless women – sounds like a hard day at the office to me!
Stills gallery – lots of stills from the film.
Theatrical trailer (2.5 mins) – as with many trailers this shows possibly too much.
Brian ThompsonEuro cheeseGeorge KennedyGreek cinemaHIred to KillNico MastorakisOliver Reed
Justin Richards is a journalist by day and a scriptwriter by night. His work has appeared in the darker recesses of the internet and in various niche publications including ITNOW, The Darkside, Is it Uncut?, Impact and Deranged. When he’s not sitting hunched over a sticky, crumb-laden keyboard he’s paying good money to have people in pyjamas try and kick him repeatedly in the face.
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Launch of TV News Search & Borrow with 350,000 Broadcasts
Posted on September 17, 2012 by Brewster Kahle
Today the Internet Archive launches TV News Search & Borrow. This service is designed to help engaged citizens better understand the issues and candidates in the 2012 U.S. elections by allowing them to search closed captioning transcripts to borrow relevant television news programs.
The Internet Archive works to preserve the published works of humankind. Inspired by Vanderbilt University’s Television News Archive project, the Internet Archive collects and preserves television news. Like library collections of books and newspapers, this accessible archive of TV news enables anyone to reference and compare statements from this influential medium.
The collection now contains 350,000 news programs collected over 3 years from national U.S. networks and stations in San Francisco and Washington D.C. The archive is updated with new broadcasts 24 hours after they are aired. Older materials are also being added.
Use the index of searchable text and short, streamed clips to find programs to borrow on DVD-ROM or view at the Internet Archive’s library in San Francisco.
Print press:
Online: Metafilter
Supporting Statements
“The Internet Archive’s TV news research service builds upon broadcasters’ public interest obligations. This new service offers citizens exceptional opportunities to assess political campaigns and issues, and to hold powerful public institutions accountable.”
— Newton Minow, former FCC Chairman
“You have to see this service to believe it – and even then, you may not. The Internet Archive has harnessed today’s extraordinary advances in computing power and storage capacity to capture virtually every national U.S. television news program and allow users to find and view short streamed clips on any subject. This easily searchable and sortable database will be a fantastic resource for journalists, researchers, librarians and news junkies alike.”
— Andrew Heyward, former president, CBS News
“The Internet Archive’s TV news research & service represents an unprecedented opportunity for the American public to take ownership over the news, to relive and reconstruct the past, to deconstruct the language and images of modern communication, and to gain a better understanding of one of the most powerful mediums in the world: Television.”
— Linda Winslow, Executive Producer of PBS NewsHour
“It expands transparency by making words and deeds captured on a historically hard-to-rewind medium easy to find and review. This searchable video library puts research tools once available to only a small media elite into the hands of average citizens, enabling us all make our leaders more accountable.”
— Ellen Miller, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Sunlight Foundation
“This initiative is destined to become an invaluable resource for journalists, civic organizations, and everyone who cares about transparency in politics and the media.”
— Catherine Casserly, CEO of Creative Commons
“This TV news archive is potentially a transformative pedagogical tool for the study of mass communications.”
— Shanto Iyengar, Stanford professor of Political Science and Communications
“The Internet Archive does the kind of public interest innovation that reminds you why the web is so wonderful. This project will enable students, researchers, and journalists to peer into TV news media like a crystal ball.”
— Mark Surman, Executive Director, Mozilla Foundation
“The Internet Archive project brilliantly leverages an enormously important and, until now, largely untapped resource: years of closed-captioned news programming. Scholars, journalists, librarians, politicians and so many others will discover a mind-blowing tool for research, analysis, and accountability.”
— Dan Gillmor, author, columnist and professor at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication
“Those of us who work in the field of media accessibility for people with disabilities are thrilled to see closed captioning, created and fostered for societal inclusion, being repurposed to enrich our civic life.”
— Larry Goldberg, Director, Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH (NCAM)
“TV has unmatched influence on our democracy, but with this project the Internet Archive has brought a taste of democracy back to TV.”
— Craig Aaron, President & CEO, Free Press
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Will I be able to use the news materials in my online documentaries?
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It looks like “stemming” is turned on by default. Is there an option to turn it off? I searched for “organic” (looking for stories on the organic food study) and got “organization” “organ donation” etc. (“Organic foods” as a search did turn up lots of results, so it wasn’t that there weren’t plenty of potential results.)
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Seems only for English, no other languages?
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Macalpine-Downie/Gibbs Regatta for 2013 Sept 28-29 Solomons Island, MD
by yurkoj on July 23, 2013 at 3:15 pm
This year’s host for the cup will be Southern Maryland Sailing Association, Solomons Island MD 20688
SMSA is a great venue to sail, friendly club, with good food, good friends and a great party.
The SMSA Buccaneer fleet is large, friendly and accomodating. We have lots of locals who will gladly host you and your crew at this fine event…no hotel required…just come and have fun.
For this year’s event we can expect to see a Buccaneer fleet of approximately 15 boats…so don’t miss out.
Contact: jimmydyurko@gmail.com for further information
Registration will be posted soon on www.smsa.com
A little history about the cup:
Deed of Gift for MacAlpine-Downie/Gibbs Cup
New Award and Competition To Honor the Designers of the Buccaneer 18
Established in 2005 by Scott Laundry
In 1967, the partnership of Rod MacAlpine-Downie and Dick Gibbs created the Buccaneer 18. Since then over 5000 Buccaneer 18’s have been built, and production continues today. Rod passed away in 1986, but Dick continues to be involved and support the design. Rod, Dick, their partnership, and their contributions deserve our appreciation and recognition.
This recognition should take a form that reflects and supports the spirit of one-design sailboats. It should also acknowledge those that help sustain the Buccaneer design. To this end a new tradition is being established that includes an annual one-design regatta and an annual award for distinction.
The Buccaneer one-design competition will be named for MacAlpine-Downie/Gibbs. The names of the captain and crew that win the regatta shall be recorded on a perpetual plaque. The winners will have the honor of holding the plaque until the next competition. The time and location of the MacAlpine-Downie/Gibbs Cup Regatta shall be at the discretion of the BCA Commodore. The regatta will be a venue other than the Buccaneer North American and Mid-Winter championships and will be designated a class-sanctioned regatta. The hope is that this will serve as a high profile regatta that can help foster or acknowledge growth. It may also serve to provide geographic balance.
One-design racing helps sustain our class but so do dedicated people that help it survive and thrive. Some Buccaneer sailors directly reflect Dick Gibb’s dedication to the preservation of the design. Others plow energy into the Buccaneer Class Association and the Buccaneer Community at large. Some ensure the continued success of the class by nurturing the Buccaneer spirit that is part Corinthian, part pirate, and mostly fun. While many contribute, there are usually a few who stand above. Each year one of these Buccaneers will be designated the “Cup-Bearer” for the MacAlpine-Downie/Gibbs Cup. The BCA Commodore will select the Cup Bearer for distinction and contribution to Buccaneer sailing. The Cup Bearer will have his or her name recorded on the perpetual plaque. The Cup bearer will also retain the award cup for the year.
In a nod to Rod’s Scottish roots a Scottish quaich (pronounced quake) has been chosen for the award cup. The quaich is a shallow drinking vessel that is traditionally used to offer a drink of welcome and farewell to travelers. It is sometimes called a “cup of friendship”. The quaich is ideal for an award to be associated with Buccaneers gathering from afar and for honoring friends.
Suggestions for recognition of sailors and possible venues for the competition are welcome. It is hoped that the MacAlpine-Downie /Gibbs awards will foster good competition while honoring the originators of the Buccaneer 18 and those that perpetuate its continued success.
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Dallas Christine Mendelkow
Written by Obituaries
June 14, 1999 – June 28, 2019 (age 20)
Dallas Christine Mendelkow, our beloved, darling girl, passed away suddenly in Menifee, CA, June 28, 2019—two weeks after her 20th birthday, June 14, 1999.
Dallas was born in Logan, Utah, to Jacoba Lynne Nutt and Matthew Clark Mendelkow and named after her Uncle Dallas Nutt. At three months old, Dallas moved to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA, with her parents. It was there that Dallas met her earliest friends with whom she remained close all of her too-short life.
In 2002, Matt and Jaime married. Dallas loved summers with her daddy and Jaime and before long was sister to siblings Jaden (14) Peyton (12) and London (2) Mendelkow. Her brother William, known to most as Wolfe (8) was born to Jacoba and step-dad Chris Poppleton in 2010.
Always a team player and a hard worker, Dallas loved sports and served as cheer captain at Temecula Preparatory School (CA), where she attended middle and high school. She graduated from Fast Forward Charter High School (Logan, UT) with her class in 2017. Most recently, Dallas was an assistant manager at Cafe Rio.
Dallas was fiercely independent and a spark who knew her own mind from the day she was born. She loved animals, helping others and cheeseburgers.
Dallas has an (extra) large family with whole lotta wholes, halves, and step-grandparents, aunts, uncles, sibs and cousins on all sides, plus a chosen family of friends and bonus parents whom Dallas loved “bigger than the mountains.”
She will be dearly missed by her mother and step-father, Jacoba and Robert Behunin; her father and step-mother, Matthew and Jaime Mendelkow; her beloved siblings, Jaden, Peyton and London Mendelkow, and Wolfe Poppleton; and step-dad Chris Poppleton.
Grandparents: Melinda and Kenneth Campbell, Robert and Laura Nutt, Allyson and Craig Mendelkow, Mary and Jim (Arch) Auten, and Frank Alvares. Great-grandmothers: Lucille Nutt, Ruth-Ann Lyness and Shirley Gibbs. Close family members (but not nearly all of them): Trish (Wayne) Gibbs, Justin (Jessica) Nutt, Devon (Ree) Nutt, Dallas Nutt, Levi (Brittany) Nutt, Kaylece Nutt, and Justin (Robyn) Mendelkow.
She is proceeded in this journey by rainbow-baby siblings and great-grandfathers Clark Gibbs (UT) and Phillip Lyness (NE).
Dallas’s ashes will be buried at the Paradise, Utah cemetery where she will rest among family on July 13, 2019. A celebration of her joyful spirit will follow. All are welcome but please RSVP.
In honor of our darling girl, do something kind. Help a stranger, or, pay it forward in a drive thru. Consider donating to causes she loved like the Cache Humane Society or Planned Parenthood. Finally, we acknowledge the love and support from many dear family and friends as we say celebrate the unmistakable light Dallas brought to us. Thanks for loving our girl.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at allenmortuaries.net
Posted in ObituariesTagged Allen-Hall Mortuary, Dallas Christine Mendelkow
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Lawmaker: (Juvenile) Sentencing Reforms Will Stall, The Boston Herald
Gov. Deval Patrick’s sentencing reforms – which include making young first-degree murderers eligible for parole after just 15 years – will face skepticism and resistance on Beacon Hill from lawmakers, a top Democratic lawmaker told the Herald. ‘To restrict a court’s ability (to sentence) to 15 years, is potentially an injustice to public safety, to individuals who are affected by crime and to the decisions of the jury,’ (MA State Rep. Hank) Naughton said.
Patrick is expected to announce a plan today that would dramatically change sentencing guidelines for juveniles. These include allowing some juveniles convicted of first-degree murder to be eligible for parole after 15 years as well as including 18-year-olds as juveniles. Patrick’s bill also would bar adult trials for juveniles accused of murder. Patrick claims adding a provision like the 15-year parole eligibility is necessary because of a recent Supreme Court decision (Miller v. Alabama) that ruled that mandatory sentences of life without parole for juvenile offenders are unconstitutional.
Ethiopian Women Claim Israel Gave Birth Control Shots Against Will: Program Halted as Scandal Grows Amid Decline in Birth Rate, The Jewish Daily Forward
Following a TV report alleging that Ethiopian Israeli women were being given contraceptive shots against their will, Israel’s Health Ministry has ordered physicians to put a stop to the practice.
A ‘Trippy’ High: Synthetic Drugs (Marijuana) can ‘Change Your Brain’ Users Say, Sun Sentinel
Heart palpitations, anxiety, vomiting, paranoid delusions, violent tendencies, death: That’s the sick high delivered by today’s synthetic drugs (marijuana). “It literally changes your brain, like the way you think,” said one former synthetic-marijuana user, Sam Hathaway, 17, of Pembroke Pines. “I wanted to do something crazy,” after smoking it, said another, Nico Souberville, 18, of Miramar. “I wanted to hurt someone.”
Despite the health risks, despite the high-profile arrests involving the now-illegal drug, synthetic marijuana continues to attract a vulnerable demographic: Young, male and on the hunt for an easily accessible high. In numbers that mirror national statistics, poison information calls about synthetic marijuana more than doubled across South Florida in 2011, to 103 from 47 the year before, according to the Florida Poison Information Center in Miami. 2012 saw 106 cases. About 70 percent of synthetic marijuana users were male, said Wendy Stephan, the center’s health education coordinator. The average age: 24.
Massachusetts Raises Age of Juvenile Jurisdiction to Age 18
Sunday’s Children & the Law News Roundup
Sunday’s Children and the Law News Roundup
Posted by: Cara Henley Johnson // Family, Juvenile Law, News, Parents' Rights // fake marijuana, forced birth control, Governor Patrick, Israeli illegal birth control, Israeli immigrant women scandal, Massachusetts juvenile sentencing, Synthetic marijuana // January 30, 2013
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Zion Chapel
Bakewell, Independent ("Congo") Chapel
Bakewell, The Gospel Hall Bakewell
Bakewell, All Saints Church
Bakewell, Primitive Methodist Chapel
Bakewell, Catholic Church of the English Martyrs
Bakewell, Bakewell Methodist Church
Bakewell, Friends Meeting House
Bakewell, Union Workhouse Chapel (Newholme Hospital)
Bakewell, Bakewell Municipal Cemetery
Ashford in the Water, Ashford Methodist Chapel
Over Haddon, Wesleyan Reform Chapel
Over Haddon, Overhaddon School Room
Zion Chapel, Bakewell
Zion Chapel,
Buxton Road (formerly Mill Street),
Bakewell, Derbyshire.
This Place of Worship was founded in 1887, but we understand it was closed in 1985.
Bakewell - the Ancient Capital of the Peak (Halsgrove, 2005, p.63) records that the Wesleyan Reform movement opened their chapel in Buxton Road (then Mill Street) in 1887. "It fitted neatly into the slope of Little Bagshaw Hill, with its main entrance on Buxton Road ... in its heyday was much loved, and well attended".
The building is set behind a house, so is not directly visible from Buxton Road. It can, however be seen in profile to be of two storeys, with sides of four bays, an upper tier of round-arched windows. The ornamental turret at its west end can be seen from Bagshaw Hill.
No notice of its registration for marriages has been found, but a cancellation was recorded in the following notice in The London Gazette of 18th July 1994 (p.10236):
The Registrar General, being satisfied that ZION CHAPEL, Buxton Road, Bakewell, in the registration district of Bakewell, in the Non-Metropolitan County of Derbyshire and ... are no longer used as places of worship by the congregations on whose behalf they were registered for marriages in accordance with the Marriage Act 1836, has cancelled their registrations. Dated 12th July 1994.
In fact, according to the above-mentioned Halsgrove publication, it was closed in 1985, as a consequence of the building requiring expensive repairs. At the time of going to press (2005) it had become a builder and joiner's workshop.
Now or formerly Wesleyan Reform.
Zion Chapel, Bakewell shown on a Google Map.
Places of Worship in Bakewell shown on a Google Map.
I have found many websites of use whilst compiling the information for this database. Here are some which deserve mention as being of special interest for Bakewell, and perhaps to Local History and Places of Worship as a whole.
Notices of Civil Registration of Places of Worship for marriages are published in the London edition of The Gazette. Hint: search for registrations from 1998 by choosing 'Church' notices, and the option 'Registration for solemnising marriage'. (verified 2018-12-11)
Information last updated on 14 Feb 2015 at 15:30.
URL of this page: http://churchdb.gukutils.org.uk/DBY1594.php
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219th day of 2010
Am I nuttz to accept the challenge? This question, plus many more or less, may or may not be answered in the 100 facts below. Being the oldest person on NuTang by 2 or more years, I have collected many facts in my lifetime. But, let us start from the very beginning.
1. Once upon a time, in the decade of the rainbow plague, I was born.
2. I was born into a time of disease and tragedy, and resultantly, the world was in turmoil. In fact, the land I was born in, Pangeasia, is no longer on the modern map.
3. At the tender age of 3, I decided to move to the modern world. To do this, I took a modern globe, spun it, and then stopped it with my finger. That was how I chose my destination.
4. That was how I landed in New Jersey. Back then, it was really new and called Nuevo Jorge.
5. When I first arrived in NJ, I had nothing in my pockets, but a bucket of gold and diamonds.
6. Using those raw materials, I constructed an abacus, which I traded to a baker for a loaf of bread.
7. I planted that loaf to grow a bread tree. It was deliciously crispy.
8. I turned that bread tree into a successful company. I founded a bread company called Dave's Doves.
9. In a matter of minutes, I become known as the Bread Baron. My reputation of being a merciless business, driving small bakeries all around the country out of business and forcing them to become car salesmen, soon took the land.
10. That was brilliant advertising campaign. Increased sales by 300% with a payback period of 8 months.
11. But little did I realize, tragedy would strike again. The Crazy Wildfire of the 1990s burned down my entire bread grove.
12. At the brink of bankruptcy, I sold Dave's Doves to a soap company for a measley bar of soap.
13. Realizing the important symbolism and meaning this soap carried, I carved the soap into a national monument.
14. Otherwise known as the Lincoln Memorial.
15. At around that time, I fell into a bout of depression and would eat nothing but high protein corn flakes.
16. Nothing could get me inspired and motivated. After losing everything I worked so hard for at the age of 8, I felt I lost the will to live. That is... until I met my first love.
17. I met my first love when I was taking a dump.
18. I was thumbing through the latest copy of Maxim, when a crinkly slip of paper fell out. The paper smelled like feces or maybe that was the bathroom. I wasn't sure. Little did I know, this slip of paper would change my life irreparably.
19. The paper was a letter of distress, signed Amber.
20. What was written in this letter you wouldn't believe. So, I'm not going to spend any more facts on it. Rather, let's talk about my birthday that year. It was my 9th birthday and it took place in an ice cave.
21. The funny thing is my birthday started on top of a mountain. Mount Everclear to be exact, located between the Himahapas and the Nordic Pacific Coast.
22. I had invited all of my best friends, from high ranking officials of the 8 Great Powers to lowly scum that I lured to my party to kill.
23. At the time, volcanocology studies was still in its pre nascient state. Little did we know, our mountain peak was surrounded by a ring of volcanos.
24. Today, this area is called the Circle of Fire of Volcanos of Eruption.
25. Halfway into my birthday party people, it happened. The ring of volcanos all exploded simultaneously. This caused 2 geographical mega shifts to occur.
26. To understand the first, you must realize that when a volcano explodes, it requires incredible energy. Per conservation of energy, at the time of explosion, a volcano literally sucks all thermodynamic and kinetic energy from the surrounding radius of up to 75 miles, depending on the blast. Zanzibar, back me up on this. Now, with something like 27 volcanos all erupting simultaneously, this caused a phenomenon called negative energy at the mountain peak we were located on.
27. The second has to do with land mass shift. When a volcano explodes, it spews out a lot of magma (commonly known as hot dirt). The magma is usually created from surrounding mountains. Now, as you can imagine when 27 volcanos explode in the same area, it must suck up literally any body of land that isn't a volcano. As it were the case, the mountain my birthday party was on immediately was repurposed into magma.
28. The consequence was something this world has never seen before. Ice Cavity Implosion.
29. Many scientists and scientologists argue that ICI is impossible. However, having lived it, I know it is.
30. My birthday mountain was instantly transformed into an ice cavern. Not only that, but we were trapped.
31. It took almost 7 years for the ice prison we were in to melt. Luckily, those were whale years, so when I finally got out, I was ony 11.
32. Unluckily, tragedy struck again. I was the only person to survive.
33. In those 7 whale years, I also mastered the wushu arts of Monkey Claw and Dragon Snarl.
34. Years later, Monkey Claw would save my life when I battled my mortal enemy, Palm Tree Carmelo.
34. Years before that, Dragon Snarl would save my life when I battled my mortal enemy, Pineapple Fist Park.
35. After crawling out of that ice cavern, I realized I was no longer in Kansas.
36. My name is also not Dorothy. It's Dave. Up until that point in my life, I would always sign 'D,' so people sometimes got confused.
36. I decided I wanted to live a simple life.
37. So, I took up the witch craft of rock n roll.
38. I joined a revolutionary band called Nirvana.
39. After a few months, our frontman fell in love with a witch and disappeared.
40. It is rumoured that the witch turned into a giant moose and locked him forever in her rib cage.
41. Then, she flew to the endless desert of Zardune where she has lived ever since.
42. As a result, our band broke up.
43. Few years after that, another band by the name of Nirvana emerged and they became really successful. I was really jealous, but whatever. This was the early 90s.
44. Tragedy also befell the frontman of this new Nirvana. Their drummer formed another band, Foo Fighters, which has become my favourite band.
45. I always already an old teenager and it was time to get my life together and stop chasing foolish dreams. My heart had become wild.
46. When my doctor diagnosed me with wild heart, she said I only had 200 years left to live.
47. I late found out she was a quack. Since then, I've never hired another duck as my doctor.
48. Her business card was cool. It was in the shape of a duck and said, "The Duckter is in the house!"
49. Weird thing was it had no contact info. Kinda inconvenient and impractical. It was later rumoured that she met an unfortunate end at Dilated's House of Duck in Peking.
50. And so, armed with a pen made out of ice, I decided to focus on my studies and lead a normal, respectable life of a male-enhanced scholar.
I shall continue the remaining 50 facts in a later entry.
Recommended by 4 Members
These are all pretty awesome but I think #13 and 14 are my favorites. XP
I'm with Random. 11-14 got me to literally lol
» Dilated on 2010-08-08 03:29:17
» bluetopaz on 2010-08-08 05:41:14
I stamp 23-29 with a stamp of bona fide SCIENCE-FACT
This is quite entertaining.
» dont-see on 2010-08-14 02:57:38
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All Drone Politics Is Local
From: David Swanson
COMMENT - The anti-drone action is spreading. This is from the Swanson coalition, of which Drone Free Zone is a part. Get ready to Occupy Drone Contractors!
By David Swanson
What Localities and States Can Do About Drones
Charlottesville, Va., passed a resolution that urged the state of Virginia to adopt a two-year moratorium on drones (which it did), urged both Virginia and the U.S. Congress to prohibit information obtained from the domestic use of drones from being introduced into court, and to preclude the domestic use of drones equipped with "anti-personnel devices, meaning any projectile, chemical, electrical, directed-energy (visible or invisible), or other device designed to harm, incapacitate, or otherwise negatively impact a human being," and pledged that Charlottesville would "abstain from similar uses with city-owned, leased, or borrowed drones."
St. Bonifacius, Minn., passed a resolution with the same language as Charlottesville plus a ban on anyone operating a drone "within the airspace of the city," making a first offense a misdemeanor and a repeat offense a felony.
Evanston, Ill., passed a resolution establishing a two-year moratorium on the use of drones in the city with exceptions for hobby and model aircraft and for non-military research, and making the same recommendations to the state and Congress as Charlottesville and St. Bonifacius.
Northampton, Mass., passed a resolution urging the U.S. government to end its practice of extrajudicial killing with drones, affirming that within the city limits "the navigable airspace for drone aircraft shall not be expanded below the long-established airspace for manned aircraft" and that "landowners subject to state laws and local ordinances have exclusive control of the immediate reaches of the airspace and that no drone aircraft shall have the 'public right of transit' through this private property," and urging the state and Congress and the FAA "to respect legal precedent and constitutional guarantees of privacy, property rights, and local sovereignty in all matters pertaining to drone aircraft and navigable airspace."
See full text of all resolutions at warisacrime.org/resolutions
Other cities, towns, and counties should be able to pass similar resolutions. Of course, stronger and more comprehensive resolutions are best. But most people who learned about the four resolutions above just leaned that these four cities had "banned drones" or "passed an anti-drone resolution." The details are less important in terms of building national momentum against objectionable uses of drones. By including both surveillance and weaponized drones, as all four cities have done, a resolution campaign can find broader support. By including just one issue, a resolution might meet fewer objections. Asking a city just to make recommendations to a state and the nation might also meet less resistance than asking the city to take actions itself. Less can be more.
Localities have a role in national policy. City councilors and members of boards of supervisors take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States. Cities and towns routinely send petitions to Congress for all kinds of requests. This is allowed under Clause 3, Rule XII, Section 819, of the Rules of the House of Representatives. This clause is routinely used to accept petitions from cities, and memorials from states. The same is established in the Jefferson Manual, the rulebook for the House originally written by Thomas Jefferson for the Senate. In 1967, a court in California ruled (Farley v. Healey, 67 Cal.2d 325) that "one of the purposes of local government is to represent its citizens before the Congress, the Legislature, and administrative agencies in matters over which the local government has no power. Even in matters of foreign policy it is not uncommon for local legislative bodies to make their positions known." Abolitionists passed local resolutions against U.S. policies on slavery. The anti-apartheid movement did the same, as did the nuclear freeze movement, the movement against the PATRIOT Act, the movement in favor of the Kyoto Protocol, etc. No locality is an island. If we become environmentally sustainable, others will ruin our climate. If we ban assault weapons, they'll arrive at our borders. And if the skies of the United States are filled with drones, it will become ever more difficult for any city or state to keep them out.
How to pass a local resolution: Every city or county is different, but some rules of thumb are applicable. To the extent possible, build understanding of the issues. Invite speakers, screen films, hold conferences. To the extent possible, educate and win over elected officials. Make the case that localities have a responsibility to speak on national issues to represent the interests of local people. Make the case that the time to act is before the problem expands out of control. Most states are considering drone legislation, so refer to that activity in your state. Make clear that you are aware of countless benevolent and harmless uses of drones but that you are prioritizing Constitutional rights and want exceptions made for uses that do not endanger self-governance rather than drones being made the norm and restrictions the exception. The Congressional Research Service says drones are incompatible with the Fourth Amendment. The U.N. Special Rapporteur says drones are making war the norm. If possible, propose the weakest resolution you can, and ask the local government to put it on the agenda for consideration; then propose the strongest possible resolution you dare. You may end up with a compromise, as happened in Charlottesville. Work the local media and public. Pack the meeting(s). Take advantage of every opportunity for the public to speak. Unlike at the state or national levels, you are unlikely to face any organized opposition. Make your most persuasive case, and make a great show of public support. Equate a "No" vote with support for cameras in everyone's windows and armed drones over picnics. Equate a "Yes" vote with prevention of racial profiling, activist profiling, and the targeting of all sorts of groups that can be recruited into your campaign.
STATES: See full text of all resolutions at warisacrime.org/resolutions
Oregon has passed a law banning weaponized drones in all cases and banning drone use by law enforcement unless they have a warrant, they have probable cause without a warrant, or for search and rescue, or for an emergency, or for studying a crime scene, or for training (and the Fourth Amendment be damned).
Virginia has passed a law banning local and state (but not federal or National Guard) government drone use for two years unless various color-coded alerts are activated or there is a search or rescue operation or for training exercises or for drone-training schools, and strictly banning (for two years) any state or local weaponized drones.
Florida has passed a law banning law enforcement agencies from using drones to gather information unless they think they have some sort of reason to do so (and the Fourth Amendment be damned).
Idaho has passed a law banning drone surveillance "absent reasonable, articulable suspicion of criminal conduct" except in pursuit of marijuana in which case no such suspicion is needed (and the Fourth Amendment be damned).
Illinois has passed a law banning drones except for law enforcement agencies that have a warrant or when the Secretary of Homeland Security shouts "terrorism!" or they are reasonably suspicious it's needed or are searching for a missing person or are photographing a crime scene or traffic crash scene (and the Fourth Amendment be damned).
Tennessee has passed a law banning law enforcement drones unless the Sec. of Homeland Security shouts "terrorism!" or there's a warrant or there's suspicion without a warrant (and the Fourth Amendment be damned).
Texas has passed a law banning the capturing of images with drones except for ... too many exceptions to list.
Congressman Grayson passed an amendment to a DHS funding bill banning DHS from using weaponized drones, a step that must be repeated each year for this and other agencies unless a full national or international ban is put in place.
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Picasso’s Rose Interval was followed by an much more radical departure in model. This is the way in which that an artist would signal their work up till the 19th Century and most of the earlier artists wouldn’t have finished that much if it had not be decreed by guild legislation. These doesn’t work well as of late so artists discover a way the place they will get extra attention and more praise for their work.
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After faculty artists from the Metropolis of Coachella make their annual mark on the Campground. In Hoyt’s New Cyclopedia Of Sensible Quotations (1922), p. forty three-45. Masterpieces can be found within the national galleries from world renowned artists. With the discovery of perspective, area and volume grew to become vital to artists as well as the depiction of sunshine and shadow.
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The method of arranging the elements in such a means that it appeals to senses and make you emotional is known as art. Friedrich Schiller , Fiesco, II. 17. In Hoyt’s New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations (1922), p. 43-45. Individuals have been accumulating well-known works of art for a long time. These idealizations could also be known as a part of the human language that has been fashioned from the interaction between the world and ourselves, a human response to the problem of nature.
Typically you see how the entire public can appreciate the artistic nature of a film. Rosetta Arts is a effectively equipped visible art centre, which includes a pottery studio, a darkroom, printmaking and painting room and a pictures studio. Generally I meet individuals who inform me they don’t like modern art, and it depresses me. I do have some bias, as I have pals who’re artists, contemporarily.
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Summary art is a form of art during which an object or a form is developed in both a simplified manner or an exaggerated method. Nor would it, I apprehend, weaken the conclusion, that we had by no means seen a watch made; that we had never known an artist able to making one; that we have been altogether incapable of executing such a chunk of workmanship ourselves, or of understanding in what method it was performed; all this being not more than what’s true of some exquisite remains of historic art, of some misplaced arts, and, to the generality of mankind, of the extra curious productions of recent manufacture.
Probably the most well-known story of art theft entails one of the well-known paintings on this planet and one of the vital famous artists in history as a suspect. Because of the graphic and sometimes specific work and sculptures in recent years individuals struggle to discover a freedom by art.
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I nonetheless remember after I was first invited to an art gallery by my friends and my instinctive reaction was a sense of apprehension. He was purposefully being imprecise and never answering my query because it was my job, as the Chief Engineer, to create the imaginative and prescient and route for my department. 51, pp. 610-612, ; see additionally John Rewald , History of Impressionism (1946) p. 428, giving the year 1908 and quoting from Pach’s article “Renoir”, as reprinted in Walter Pach, Queer Thing, Painting (1938).
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AD ART SHOW 2019, NYC
Aqua Art Basel Miami 2016
More than Words Opening Azart Gallery NYC 2015
Exhibit Openings & Other Sightings
Snapshots from openings around the nation.
Unicorns in Residence Providence
Unicorn Stampede at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum New London CT
This major installation featured 20 life-size glitter unicorns and an interactive phone booth over the Winter of 2013-2014. View details at www.lymanallyn.org
Tokyo Fantasy
Tokyo Japan with Giant Mango Gallery, opened October 23rd at Ginza Mitsukoshi 8F Art Gallery. The group show featured 4 new works by Camomile Hixon.
Glitter Grotto
The debut of Camomile's Grotto at Tria Gallery in Chelsea. Running September 12- October 19th.
Giant Lavender
The Parks and Recreation Department in Providence RI hosted to Camomile's Giant Lavender instillation in India Point Park.
Super Sized Poppies
Flower installation for RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) function held at a private residence March 2013.
Gallery at Hillside Terrace Tokyo Japan
April 20th marked the opening night of Camomile's debut in Japan. She was a part of a group show that will feature brand new works. Look out Tokyo!
Gallery 138 Armory Art Week 2012
As part of the Armory Art Week event on Chelsea Day, Camomile Hixon exhibited fly away dandelions at Gallery 138. The materials are mixed media, brass wire, cellophane, and PVC pipes.
Glitterland at Bergamot Station
June-July 2012 at Frank Pictures Gallery of Santa Monica's Bergamot Station, this show featured an array of Camomile's signature elements, from her fireworks, to pop words, to all new icons. Previously on display February-April 2012.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2011: The Glitter Room 112
Camomile exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach 2011 Dec. 1-4 as part of the Verge Art Fair with the Diane Birdsall Gallery. Camomile's installation, "The Glitter Bed," made its debut.
Paper Doll Ballet Costumes
Originally featured at the American History Textile Museum in an exhibit that opened August 2011 in Lowell, Massachusetts. The Paper Doll Ballet Costume exhibit was on display for the 2011 holiday season at the Diane Birdsall Gallery in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
ReVOLT, Dubuque, IA
ReVolt: Voices from the Warehouse District VII was a month-long art exhibit and cultural event located in a re-purposed 15,000 square foot gallery space within Dubuque’s Historic Millwork District. Voices began as a way for artists' voices to be heard, and quickly gathered support from the Dubuque community.
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Camomile's work as featured at Manhattan's Maison 24 (470 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022)
Glitter Winter/ Eye Candy
In January 2011, the Farmington Valley Arts Center in Avon, Connecticut hosted Eye Candy/Glitter Winter, an exhibition of glistening winter branches, hundreds of pounds of silver glitter, and recent works including super-sized glitter valentines. At the time of the opening, Camomile stated that "It is an honor to bring this installation to the FVAC, where art lovers will experience the uplifting thrill of 300 pounds of silver glitter." The Glitter Winter show reminds viewers to access their own playful natures, which hopefully leads them down a trail of wondrous optimism and beauty.
The Glitter Wonderland
In December of 2010, the Diane Birdsall Gallery in Old Lyme, Connecticut hosted The Glitter Wonderland, an installation and exhibition that transformed the gallery into an interactive forest featuring fantastical wildlife, mysterious nests and hundreds of pounds of silver glitter cutting a path through shimmering birch trees.
June 2010 Figment Arts Festival on Governor's Island.
The Missing Unicorn
A unicorn has gone missing and artist Camomile Hixon has invited the entire city of Manhattan to join the search. Based on a premise of the elusive nature of inspiration, Hixon developed a multi-media, interactive art piece that has begun with the loss of a pet unicorn, last seen entering Central Park at W. 72nd St. This art piece stems from a popular Latin American song, El Unicornio Azul, written by the Cuban musician, Silvio Rodriguez. While the folkloric pop song has been the subject of much interpretation, the loss of the blue unicorn is said to signify the loss of one's inspirational muse or creative soul. That longing feeling has been captured and reproduced in Camomiles effort to cover the city with posters and images asking the community to join the search for the missing unicorn.
In the works on display in Scintilla, Hixon transformed a variety of everyday images and words into contemporary and at times even futuristic pop glamour.
Camomile exploded onto the New York City art scene in her first public showing at Tria Gallery in April of 2010. Using glitter as a primary medium, Camomile created a body of pop art that developed from her work as a musician and songwriter. The shimmering quality of the glitter breathes life into the words and symbols, and allows for a deeper resonance with subtle meanings and interpretations.
All work contained within these pages are ©2010-2015 by Camomile Hixon. Work may not be reproduced without express permission of the artist.
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Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha
By carleta
On Saturday, 13 september 2014
Herman Hesse, Siddhartha – New Directions Paperbook, 1957 Translated by Hilda Rosner
Read from September 4th to 12th 2014.
My rating: 4/5 stars
Like many other readers I guess, I initially thought that Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha would be some sort of biography of Gautama Buddha. Indeed, even the narrative structure seems to lead to Buddha’s teachings: the first part with its four chapters could hint to the four truths and the second part, with its eight chapters to the Eightfold Path. Even when Buddha himself appears as a character in the story, he might for a while be seen as the hero’s double, whom he confronts, denies and finally accepts as his other half.
However, this is not it. Siddhartha chooses his own path, refusing to be a follower of the “Illustrious One”. Therefore, the dual structure of the book reveals at a closer view three ages in the hero’s life, each of them completed with an “awakening”, an epiphany: the age of knowledge or of the first truth, in the hero’s young years, the age of experience or of the second and third truth, in his maturity years and the age of the wisdom or of the fourth truth, towards the end of his life. Thus the novel turns out to be, apart a novel of ideas, also a bildungsroman.
During his years of knowledge-seeking, the young Siddhartha acquires only a theoretical meaning of the first truth: the truth of dukka, the suffering. Leaving his home for a pilgrim life with the Samans, he frostily contemplates the pains of the people, despising the world with the arrogance and merciless of the youth. He is only an indifferent spectator who thinks he found the way to avoid dukka:
…and all were not worth a passing glance, everything lied, stank of lies; they were all illusions of sense, happiness and beauty. All were doomed to decay. The world tasted bitter. Life was pain.
Siddhartha had one single goal – to become empty, to become empty of thirst, desire, dreams, pleasure and sorrow – to let the Self die.
The encounter with Gotama Buddha makes him question whether knowledge is the answer. Although Gotama explains that his teachings’ goal is not the knowledge itself but the salvation from suffering, Siddhartha realizes that adopting Buddha's view he would only fill the Self with Buddha’s teachings, not truly find the Self. Realizing that Atman does not mean to mutilate and destroy the Self, he decides to leave the Samanas. This decision is his first awakening, his first rebirth:
I will no longer study Yoga-Veda, Atharva-Veda, or ascetism, or any other teachings. I will learn from myself, be my own pupil; I will learn from myself the secret of Siddhartha.
His second step, which could illustrate the second truth, of the origin of dukka, corresponds to the maturity years. Siddhartha decides to play the game of Samsara, that is to experience firsthand the cravings that originate suffering: the pleasure of the senses, the social power, the avoiding of pain. For twenty years or so he learns the art of love, the art of trade, the art of idleness, until one by one he drinks all three poisons that are the roots of dukka: he begins to ignore reality, he becomes attached to pleasurable experiences and he comes to fear for his possessions. The turning point is, this time, a symbolic dream in which, finding a rare bird dead in a cage he equates it with his soul, jailed and about to perish in this world of illusions:
…Samsara, a game for children, a game which was perhaps enjoyable played once, twice, ten times – but was it worth playing continually?
The third truth – of the cessation of dukka – has been revealed with his decision to distance himself from his lover, his friends and his material goods, and the hero takes the final step towards wisdom, the most difficult one, on his own Eightfold Path, that, by following an ethical conduct and continuous concentration will direct him towards the right view of the world. An exhaustive view, in which fits a little bit of everything that was or will be (to respect the time of the narrative) thought and said: animism, Platonic contemplation of ideas, Bergsonian intuition, Leibnizian monadic world, neoplatonic coincidentia oppositorum, and so on, in order to prove that the world is already “Om”, already perfect:
The world, Govinda, is not imperfect or slowly evolving along a long path to perfection. No, it is perfect at every moment; every sin already carries grace within it, all small children are potentially old men, all sucklings have death within them, all dying people – eternal life. It is not possible for one person to to see how far another is on the way; the Buddha exists in the robber and dice player; the robber exists in the Brahmin.
Siddhartha’s way to reach Nirvana is accomplished not only through acceptation (Right Intention) and contemplation (Right View) of the world, but also through love, in an act of Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration:
“It seems to me, Govinda, that love is the most important thing in the world. It may be important to great thinkers to examine the world, to explain and despise it. But I think it is only important to love the world, not to despise it, not for us to hate each other, but to be able to regard the world and ourselves and all beings with love, admiration and respect. (…)
I know that I am at one with Gotama. How, indeed, could he not know love, he who has recognized all humanity’s vanity and transitoriness, yet loves humanity so much that he has devoted a long life solely to help and teach people?”
It was the easiest way for me, because of the title and the mythical references in the text, to offer bits of Buddhist philosophy as lecture keys. However, knowledge of it is not necessarily required, for in the end, the book simply describes the archetypal quest towards the meaning of the world and the Self. And little by little, page by page, the erudite allusions become less important, whereas Siddhartha’s journey becomes our own journey, touching and forever changing our soul by making us believe, even it is just for a while, that we lifted the Veil and caught a glimpse of the unknown.
Evelyn Waugh, Brideshead Revisited
On Monday, 08 september 2014
Evelyn Waugh, Brideshead Revisited – e-book
Read from August 28th to September 4th 2014.
A Catholic Epiphany
Brideshead Revisited is the third novel I’ve read by Evelyn Waugh after A Handful of Dust and Vile Bodies and I found it so different from the other two that I almost suspected someone stole his name and put it on the cover. Gone is his original and controverted technique of the external approach that used the dialogue, juxtaposition and the annihilation of the cause-and-effect chain to suggest the lack of values, the emptiness and the senselessness of the society, technique that singularized his voice in a time of the triumph of subjectivity, of stream of consciousness and other discoveries of the modernists in the interwar London. As David Lodge pertinently observed in his Modes of Modern Writing,
“In Work Suspended (1942) and still more obviously in Brideshead Revisited (1945), Waugh made a radical change in his technique. His style became heavily metaphorical, given to long, elaborate analogies, but at the same time the narrative itself became more conventional in structure, following the fortunes of a group of interrelated characters as they unfolded in time and space.”
Does this mean Brideshead Revisited is inferior to the interwar writings? No, it doesn’t. it is only different. Furthermore, what it apparently loses in originality gains in narrative tension: instead of the literal presentation of the absurd and outrageous, the inner monologue; instead of the objectivity in depicting the social theme of conventionalism, the subjectivity in developing the emotional theme of memory. The author seems to return to former literary paths, to rely on the old, good techniques for even though the story is in first person, it never aspires to stream-of-consciousness-like narrative, or to the modernist anti-hero.
I said “…seems to return”, because the traits I listed below are misleading: Waugh simply mimics the traditional techniques, while subtly improving them with his own: the use of the detail to recreate the absurd atmosphere of the army camps; the sharp irony of Lord Marchmain’s views of the others, the empty endearments of the narrator’s wife, the superficiality of the public taste, the caricature of the politician Julia’s husband embodies, all these and many others are the author’s habitual means to penalize vulgarity, to create a distance from the loathed spectre of common-sense. As Anthony Blanche, this alter-ego of the Waugh’s former novels narrator keeps warning:
“Charm is the great English blight. It does not exist outside these damp islands. It spots and kills anything it touches. It kills love; it kills art; I greatly fear, my dear Charles, it has killed you.”
Not even the theme is developed in the usual way. Apparently, the theme is lost friendship and love and the narrative is built towards identifying and explaining the causes through the memory of the happy times. But this trip in the past gradually uncovers another theme: the Catholic faith, and the impact it has to a total stranger to it, the narrator. The three visits he makes to Brideshead gain thus new connotations: it is through Sebastian that he learns, as an adolescent, the power of religion to guide and destroy human relationships; it is through Julia, ten years after, that he learns the power to sacrifice and to cure of the same religion; and it is through himself, in the little abandoned chapel during his last visit at Brideshead that he finally fully understands its meaning:
Something quite remote from anything the builders intended has come out of their work, and out of the fierce little human tragedy in which I played; something none of us thought about at the time: a small red flame — a beaten-copper lamp of deplorable design, relit before the beaten-copper doors of a tabernacle; the flame which the old knights saw from their tombs, which they saw put out; that flame burns again for other soldiers, far from home, farther, in heart, than Acre or Jerusalem. It could not have been lit but for the builders and the tragedians, and there I found it this morning, burning anew among the old stones.
This understanding, born from resignation and the blunt Biblical philosophy of vanitas vanitatum is the final step in Charles Ryder’s transformation. He lost his friend and his lover, but he finally made sense of their struggles and obsessions. Therefore, if one suspected that, in the good Waughan tradition, the last lines in the book are ironic, maybe one’s wrong and they are not, and the cheerfulness of the narrator, in contrast with the melancholic tone of his memories, is genuine. It is a revelation bliss:
I quickened my pace and reached the hut which served us for our ante-room.
“You’re looking unusually cheerful to-day,” said the second-in-command.
Julian Barnes, The Lemon Table
On Friday, 05 september 2014
Julian Barnes, The Lemon Table – Vintage International, May 2005 ISBN: 1400076501 (ISBN13: 9781400076505)
Read from August 26th to September 4th 2014
My rating : 4/5 stars
The Table of Silence
The Brancusian table with twelve seats, eleven of them duly occupied by eleven characters, each of them waiting to take his lemon. The twelfth is forever empty for is forever reserved to the lemons’ distributor – Death. But before leaving with the yellow fruit in hand, each occupant has to tell his story, has to make sense of his life and to acknowledge his place in the world.
So maybe Julian Barnes’s Lemon Table is not about old age and death after all, just as Brancusi’s sculpture is not about waiting. But both are surely about the power of art to give sense of the human feelings, of human existence. Like Anders Bodén, the hero of the brilliant Story of Mats Israelson, who, for more than twenty years polishes an old story as a gift for the woman he has loved, thus rising not only the narrative but also his own feelings above the oblivion:
…he worked at the story until he had it in a form that would please her: simple, hard, true.
In fact, the main theme of the book is love, be it creative or procreative. For the retired major Jacko Jackson, who has visited his mistress Babs once a year for twenty-three years, love is a means to escape the dullness of the quotidian: “She was – what was that phrase they used nowadays? – his window of opportunity” (Hygiene) For the 81-year-old man who leaves his wife to settle with his mistress of 65, love is his mutiny against decrepitude but also against the preconception that old means already dead or waiting for dying (The Fruit Cage). Reading, even cooking recipes, is love that slows the falling into Alzheimer nothingness of the beloved one (Appetite).
And then there is love as a source of creation. In the last story, The Silence, an old, drunken and apparently embittered Sibelius is evoked, whose love for music cannot be turned into creation anymore, but who is well aware that it is this love that defines him:
'Certainly, I am neurotic and frequently unhappy, but that is largely the consequence of being an artist rather than the cause.'
Finally, the two kinds of Eros are harmonized in The Revival, the story of the 65 year-old Turgenev’s last love for an actress of 25. A bittersweet love which “move il sole e l’altre stele” precisely because it is unfulfilled:
Like most of his life’s writing, the paly was concerned with love. And as in his life, so in his writing, love did not work. Love might or might not provoke kindness, gratify vanity, and clear the skin, but it did not lead to happiness, there was always an inequality of feelings or intention present. Such was love’s nature.
Each of the eleven stories in the volume is about love in one sense or another. In each one of them, love is sought to escape time.
Each stool around Brancusi’s table has the form of an hourglass. However, there is no sand dripping the time. The occupants are gone; their voices are but vague memories, their individuality already forgotten. But the seats are there, frozen into eternity. They will continue to speak about love, and suffering, and human imperfections and of death as not the end of all things as long as someone will listen to them. Like Barnes’s book does.
Aldous Huxley, Island
On Thursday, 04 september 2014
Aldous Huxley, Island – Perennial Library, Harper & Row, Publishers, 1989, ISBN 0-06-080985-X
Read from: August 12th to September 3rd 2014
Strange things, these novels of ideas. You read, you read, so charmed and challenged by the intellectual debate that somewhere along the road you completely forget to pay attention to the plot, to the characters and generally to all that makes the essence of a novel. And only in the end you ask yourself if it is a novel what you’ve just read after all. The explanation is of course quite simple: plot and characters are only embodiments of ideas and such writings, while mimicking the narrative structure, with its setup, conflict and resolution, follow subtly in fact either the Hegelian dialectic of thesis-antithesis-synthesis or the essay questioning parts of what-how-why.
Island, the last Huxley’s book, is the perfect example of such writing. It was seen as the utopian answer to the dystopian Brave New World, but is it? It seems to me both novels develop, in different ways, the same thesis: that mankind cannot stay beauty. Oh, humans may create it, recognize and even admire it for a while, but in the end they always pervert and destroy it. And beauty is not artistic creation, at least not only. Beauty is superior knowledge and constant seek of harmonious relationships – be it in or between people, or between people and nature, or between people and gods. In the name of this coveted harmony was built the World State with its strict regulations and its five casts and its fix-numbered population and its soma to appease any metaphysical anxiety, the perfect, brave new world where happiness was induced artificially from birth and knowledge was forbidden as dangerous. This is civilisation way, Huxley warned then, the Gotterdammerung of mass culture.
Thirty years after, he imagines another way to reach harmony: isolation from civilisation, reinterpretation of all the values of the society, from family to economy and politics. After identifying all the wrongs in human civilisation and finding a solution for every one of them, Pala becomes a true terrestrial paradise, whose inhabitants are in permanent touch with nature and themselves helped by (this time) a beneficial drug, moksha medicine, and by a deep and original understanding of Tantra philosophy:
If you’re a Tantrik, you don’t renounce the world or deny its value; you don’t try to escape into a Nirvana apart from life, as the monks of the Southern School do. No, you accept the world and make use of it; you make use of everything you do, of everything that happens to you, of all the things you see and hear and taste and touch, as so many means to your liberation from the prison of yourself.
But of course, such a society cannot compete with the human genius of destruction. Furthermore, it is not allowed to exist (I cannot help thinking this was Huxley’s foreboding of Tibet). The brave new world is waiting just around the corner for the moment to step in and swallow this world and re-create it in its image. Why?
First, because it simply isn’t possible for Pala to go on being different from the rest of the world. And second, because it isn’t right that it should be different.
And third, because the world as a rule has no place for Karuna, that is for compassion. The people of Pala will always be “the savages” of the World State as John was, to be isolated, ridiculed and finally destroyed. The conclusion is therefore identical in both novels: humanity cannot to be saved, for even when it is shown a glimpse of happiness it does its utmost to destroy it. And it is only natural to be this way, since the purpose of the society has never, never been to turn its members into “full-blown human beings”:
What are boys and girls for in America? Answer: for mass consumption. (…) Whereas in Russia there’s a different answer. Boys and girls are for strengthening the national state. (…) And in China it’s the same, but a good deal more so. What are boys and girls for there? For cannon fodder, industry fodder, agriculture fodder, road-building fodder.
…I close the book with a sad smile and I realize that I probably forget one day Will Farnaby, and Robert MacPhail and Murugan and the Rani, but I will never forget the utopic society of Pala, which really believed that Shiva-Nataraja would forever dance for them, while stamping on Muyalaka, to free them of the world’s malignity.
Saul Bellow, Herzog
On Thursday, 28 august 2014
Saul Bellow, Herzog – e-book
Read from August 20th to 27th 2014
Pray tell me, Sir, whose dog are you?
What is the world for the intellectual? The playground of his ideas or the hell of his emotions? For Moses Hezog, a forty-seven-year old former Professor in a mid-life crisis is certainly both. Recently gone through a messy divorce and the tragi-comedy of a marital triangle, the hero looks for the cathartic liberation from this emotional ballast in two ways: by writing letters to acquaintances and strangers, to the living and the dead, and by remembering the past. The result? A very exquisite mixture between epistolary and psychological novel intertwined with cleverly hidden intertextual dialogues, in a perfect narrative structure and a memorable collection of characters. A masterpiece signed Saul Bellow.
The novel follows Herzog’s quest to make sense of the world either following Tolstoy’s belief – that freedom is personal and indifferent to historical limitations, or Hegel’s conception – that freedom begins with the knowledge of death, knowledge fed by history and memory.
Therefore, the letters are not necessarily a way of communication (he never sends nor finishes them) they are a way of self understanding, Tolstoyan way: “I go after reality with language.” Thus, he keeps arguing with Spinoza whether the desire to exist is enough to lead to happiness, he feels like rejecting Nietzsche’s view of any present moment as a crisis, a fall from classical greatness on the principle that he had a Christian view of the history despite his accusation that Jesus Christ enslaved the world with his morality, and finally he find a new interpretation of Kirkegaard’s belief that knowledge can be acquired only through hell by seeing suffering as a personal choice, not by playing at crisis, alienation, apocalypse and desperation, but as an antidote to illusion:
…people of powerful imagination, given to dreaming deeply and to raising up marvelous and self-sufficient fictions, turn to suffering sometimes to cut into their bliss, as people pinch themselves to feel awake.
Together with Samuel Johnson, Herzog discovers that suffering can acquire an almost hedonistic quality:
Grief, Sir, is a species of idleness.
If the letters are the intellectual dialogues with the world, memories are the emotional ones. Through personal history, this time in a Hegelian way, Herzog rebuilds his own image, since: “I am Herzog. I have to be that man. There is no one else to do it.” On these grounds he recalls all his “reality instructors”: his parents who taught him to love and to lose the loved one, his women who taught him that “not thinking is not necessarily fatal”, that is he can divorce intellect from emotion unpunished, his friends who taught him that generosity has sometimes an unbearable price tag. Two memorable, Dostoyevskian figures emerge from this recollection: his second wife, Madeleine, who, according to Herzog, tried to steal his place in the world and his rival and former best friend Valentine Gersbach, who tried to become him, emulating his opinions and gestures. The only form of the self preservation. Herzog discovers, is detachment, so the final lesson the hero is gradually taught is the acceptance of death, be it physical or emotional:
And you, Gersbach, you’re welcome to Madeleine.
Enjoy her – rejoice in her. You will not reach me through her, however. I know you sought me in her flesh. But I am no longer there.
However. However. Which is the door to freedom – intellectual or emotional? Tolstoy or Hegel? For it is sure you cannot go through both at the same time, since they are rather opposite. Herzog clams up in the end, refusing either word or feeling, or simply refusing to tell. It‘s up to us to open whichever door we seem fit – for him and for ourselves, in a dignified answer to the mocking question of Longfellow’s dog at Kew: “Pray tell me, Sir, whose dog are you?”
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When major dad and the Real JeffS Get Done Yakkin’
…they’ll wish everyone the happiest of New Year’s, too!!
Fun | Mr. Bingley | December 31, 2007 4:25 pm | Comments (3)
Bush Creates Rampaging Army Of Zombie Glaciers
I thought all these damned glaciers were supposed to be gone by now
INDIANAPOLIS — An Antarctic cruise turned scary for former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan when a Norwegian cruise ship on which he and his wife were passengers lost engine power during an electrical outage and struck a glacier.
The ship was carrying some 300 people. No injuries were reported.
The MS Fram hit the ice near Browns Bluff in the Antarctic, where it had stopped to view a penguin colony, Kernan said.
“Most folks could see the glacier approaching as the boat made contact with it,” Kernan told The Associated Press in a phone interview from the ship Sunday. He said that the experience was scary “because you just don’t know what’s going to happen.”
This just keeps getting worserer and worserer! Not only has Chimpy McHitlerstein created marauding gangs of jellyfish; now he’s created zombie glaciers that attack boats carrying Democrat ex-Governors!
Is there any eevul he won’t do?
Gorebal Warming | tree hugging sister | 9:12 am | Comments (3)
Just a quick note to wish all of you a safe and happy New Year.
And my profoundest thanks for your readership and comments.
Fun | tree hugging sister | 8:25 am | Comments (2)
Amazing Incompetence In Pakistan
This frankly stuns me. One of the country’s leaders is assassinated…and the doctors don’t perform an autopsy?
New Delhi: Mystery shrouds the death of former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto. In an explosive revelation, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz on Friday said that Bhutto did not die of bullet wounds.
Nawaz said that Bhutto died from a head injury. At least seven doctors from the Rawalpindi General Hospital – where the leader was rushed immediately after the attack – say there were no bullet marks on Bhutto’s body.
The doctors have submitted a report to the Pakistan government in which they say that no post-mortem was performed on Bhutto’s body and they had not received any instructions to perform one.
“The report says she had head injuries – an irregular patch – and the X-ray doesn’t show any bullet in the head. So it was probably the shrapnel or any other thing has struck her in her said. That damaged her brain, causing it to ooze and her death. The report categorically ssyas there’s no wound other than that,” Nawaz told a Pakistani news channel.
Are you kidding me? “Gee, no one told us to do an autopsy”? How could this possibly happen, given the huge political ramifications of her murder? How will the government possibly defend itself against the conspiracy theories that this will spawn is beyond me.
Is there some RoP prohibition against cutting open dead bodies? Mind you, that would be odd since there seems to be no such prohibition against blowing living bodies into little bits.
World Stuff | tree hugging sister | December 28, 2007 11:25 am | Comments (3)
Beyond Parody
“Mommy, Niko is on my side of the seat”
Seven people were injured on Thursday when Greek Orthodox and Armenian priests came to blows in a dispute over how to clean the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
Following the Christmas celebrations, Greek Orthodox priests set up ladders to clean the walls and ceilings of their part of the church, which is built over the site where Jesus Christ is believed to have been born.
But the ladders encroached on space controlled by Armenian priests, according to photographers who said angry words ensued and blows quickly followed.
For a quarter of an hour bearded and robed priests laid into each other with fists, brooms and iron rods while the photographers who had come to take pictures of the annual cleaning ceremony recorded the whole event.
I mean, I know that Christmas can be stressful and all that, but geesh louise guys…
Update: I see the Spider was onto this yesterday.
Morality | tree hugging sister | 7:26 am | Comments Off on Beyond Parody
Oh Shit, This Is Not Good In Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto has been killed.
Update: Maybe only critically injured. What a mess this will be.
Update: Other sources say dead.
World Stuff | tree hugging sister | December 27, 2007 8:30 am | Comments (9)
I Still Hate Spammers
Getting pounded again.
The Pain Is Still Too Fresh
To my dying day I will remember the teaser from Frank Reynolds on ABC’s World News Tonight before a commercial break: David 77, Goliath 72.
And there was no Christmas joy for me that year.
Thank you, Sports Illustrated, for twisting the knife in yet again.
Fun, UVa | tree hugging sister | December 26, 2007 3:06 pm | Comments (1)
“Tell Ya’ ‘Bout Them Sobbin’ Women…”
Who lived in Roman days..
How can you not love a song that mentions Plutarch?
I am so watching this movie tonight.
Absolutely love it.
Fun | tree hugging sister | 7:42 am | Comments Off on “Tell Ya’ ‘Bout Them Sobbin’ Women…”
“A Man Can’t Sleep…”
…When he sleeps with sheep.”
Truer words were never spoken.
People | tree hugging sister | 7:24 am | Comments Off on “A Man Can’t Sleep…”
Michael Kidd Has Died
“Who is that?” You ask? The man who choreographed one of my favorite movies of all time, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
A brilliant man.
People | tree hugging sister | 7:15 am | Comments (1)
Dear Mr. Lileks ~ I Have a Christmas Pixie
…in the fridge as well…
…but it’s bleeding, not bleating.
“Ring On Meat Key”
As if it’d be anything else.
Swill Food and Grog | Mr. Bingley | December 21, 2007 4:05 pm | Comments (6)
…and weep. Stick around for the second video.
I love a good Christmas story.
Military Thingies | Mr. Bingley | 1:34 pm | Comments Off on Watch
Putin On The Ritz
I’m shocked, shocked that there is corruption in politics! Oh, Mr. President, here are your winnings
An unprecedented battle is taking place inside the Kremlin in advance of Vladimir Putin’s departure from office, the Guardian has learned, with claims that the president presides over a secret multibillion-dollar fortune.
Rival clans inside the Kremlin are embroiled in a struggle for the control of assets as Putin prepares to transfer power to his hand-picked successor, Dmitry Medvedev, in May, well-placed political observers and other sources have revealed.
At stake are billions of dollars in assets belonging to Russian state-run corporations. Additionally, details of Putin’s own personal fortune, reportedly hidden in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, are being discussed for the first time.
…Citing sources inside the president’s administration, Belkovsky claims that after eight years in power Putin has secretly accumulated more than $40bn (£20bn). The sum would make him Russia’s – and Europe’s – richest man.
In an interview with the Guardian, Belkovsky repeated his claims that Putin owns vast holdings in three Russian oil and gas companies, concealed behind a “non-transparent network of offshore trusts”.
Putin “effectively” controls 37% of the shares of Surgutneftegaz, an oil exploration company and Russia’s third biggest oil producer, worth $20bn, he says. He also owns 4.5% of Gazprom, and “at least 75%” of Gunvor, a mysterious Swiss-based oil trader, founded by Gennady Timchenko, a friend of the president’s, Belkovsky alleges.
I wonder if he used Hillary’s cattle trader?
World Stuff | tree hugging sister | 8:36 am | Comments Off on Putin On The Ritz
A Sad Note
Now there are only two left
NORTH BALTIMORE, Ohio (AP) — One of only three known remaining American World War I veterans has died.
The Smith-Crates Funeral Home in North Baltimore, Ohio says J. Russell Coffey died yesterday at the age of 109. He had been living in a nursing home. There’s no word on the cause of death.
The Veterans Affairs Department says Coffey was the last World War I vet in Ohio. Coffey enlisted in the Army in October 1918 while a student at Ohio State University.
It was a month before the Allied powers and Germany signed a cease-fire agreement and Coffey did not see action overseas. He did play semipro baseball and earned a doctorate in education from New York University.
Coffey taught high school and college and raised a family. According to the funeral home, he drove his car until he was 104 and lived on his own until three years ago.
What changes the world went through in his life time.
Military Thingies | tree hugging sister | 8:34 am | Comments (3)
Where women are men and men are nervous
Women Charged With Sexually Assaulting UNC Football Players
Hillsborough — Three UNC football players were the victims in a kidnapping, robbery and sexual assault incident involving two women, the university confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Chapel Hill police said the assault happened about 3:30 a.m. Sunday at an apartment complex where all three victims were bound with tape and then assaulted by the suspects.
At a bond hearing Thursday, Orange County Assistant District Attorney Morgan Whitney said police arrived at the scene and found two of the victims, tied up, in boxer shorts. The third victim was fully clothed with his hands tied.
At least two were sexually assaulted, Whitney said. He is still waiting on the final police report to see if the third man was also. None of the victims required medical attention.
I mean, I know the Chapel Hill crowd is always trying to one-up the Dukies, but this is a little ridiculous even by ACC standards.
UVa | tree hugging sister | 7:16 am | Comments Off on UNC Chapel Hill
R. Lee Ermy ~ Still Wearin’ Green
…and whipping Santa’s slackers into fightin’ trim. (Not for tender ears. In any way, shape or form.)
…and so seldom never seems to.
Bear Stearns (BSC, news, msgs) has reported its first quarterly loss in the company’s history.
The financial-services company this morning reported a loss of $854 million, or $6.90 per share in its fiscal fourth quarter. The company had earned $563 million, or $4 per share, in profit in the same quarter last year. Analysts had been looking for a loss of $1.67 per share.
…”We are obviously upset with our 2007 results,” Chief Executive Jimmy Cayne said in a press release. “When Bear Stearns became a public company . . . we designed our executive compensation programs to pay for performance. In a year in which we produced unacceptable results, the plans are working as they were designed — and the members of the executive committee will not receive any bonuses for 2007.”
And that’s gotta hurt…
Last year, Cayne got a base salary of just $250,000;his 2006 bonus, on the other hand,
added up to $33.6 million.
Biz | Mr. Bingley | 9:53 am | Comments (1)
A Nun Walks Into The Mother Superior’s Office…
and plunks down into a chair.
She lets out a sigh heavy with frustration.
What troubles you, Sister?” asks the Mother Superior. “I thought this was the day you spent with your family.”
“It was,” sighed the Sister. “And I went to play golf with my brother. We try to play golf as often as we can. You know I was quite a talented golfer before I devoted my life to Christ.”
“I seem to recall that,” the Mother Superior agreed. “So I take it your day of recreation was not relaxing?”
“Far from it,” snorted the Sister. “In fact, I even took the Lord’s name in vain today!”
“Goodness, Sister!” gasped the Mother Superior, astonished. “You must tell me all about it!”
“Well, we were on the fifth tee…and this hole is a monster, Mother – 540 yard Par 5, with a nasty dogleg left and a hidden green…and I hit the drive of my life. I creamed it. The sweetest swing I ever made. And it’s flying straight and true, right along the line I wanted..and it hits a bird in mid-flight not 100 yards off the tee!”
“Oh my!” commiserated the Mother. “How unfortunate! But surely that didn’t make you blaspheme, Sister!”
“No, that wasn’t it,” admitted Sister. “While I was still trying to fathom what had happened, this squirrel runs out of the woods grabs my ball and runs off down the fairway!”
“Oh, that would have made me blaspheme!” sympathized Mother.
“But I didn’t, Mother Superior!” sobbed the Sister. “And I was so proud of myself! And while I was pondering whether this was a sign from G-d, this hawk swoops out of the sky and grabs the squirrel and flies off, with my ball still clutched in his paws!”
“So that’s when you cursed,” said the Mother with a knowing smile.
“Nope, that wasn’t it either,” cried the Sister, anguished, “because as the hawk started to fly out of sight, the squirrel started struggling, and the hawk dropped him right there on the green, and the ball popped out of his paws and rolled to about 18 inches from the cup!”
Mother Superior sat back in her chair, folded her arms across her chest, fixed the Sister with a baleful stare and said…
I Have To Say, As A Platform This Works For Me
Simple and to the point
Now if only Teh Fred would actually come out and say it…
Politics | tree hugging sister | 7:06 am | Comments (2)
A Special Night
Tonight marks the 20th anniversary of my first date with my Bride.
And to mark the occasion I got her a special gift…
Fun | tree hugging sister | December 19, 2007 10:29 pm | Comments (3)
Well Here’s Good News For The UK
Guess what the Second Most Popular Teddy Bear Boy’s Name was in Britain this year?
For the last 13 years it has reigned supreme as the most popular boy’s name in the land.
But in multicultural Britain, children named after the Muslim prophet Mohammed could soon be outnumbering the long-time favourite Jack.
In a reflection of the increasing influence of Islam on UK society, figures released by the Office of National Statistics yesterday showed that the most popular spelling of the name – Mohammed – had climbed five places to 17th in the annual list of most popular baby names.
But when the seven other spellings of the name are taken into account, the total amounted to 6,347 babies, making it the second-most popular name of the year – up from 5,936 last year.
Not a very rosy outlook for Merry Olde Englande, I’m afraid. Here’s a peek at Britain’s “Pub of the Future”…
World Stuff | tree hugging sister | 12:28 pm | Comments (4)
Well, This Is Disappointing
She seemed to me to be a sensible kid
NEW YORK (AP) — Another Spears baby is reportedly on the way — and it’s not Britney’s.
Jamie Lynn Spears, the 16-year-old “Zoey 101” star and sister of Britney, told OK! magazine that she’s pregnant and that the father is her boyfriend, Casey Aldridge.
“It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected,” she said. “I was in complete and total shock and so was he.”
What, did you skip your health classes on “Zoey 101”? How much of a “shock” can this be? “So unexpected”?
What a great spokesman for Nickelodeon.
Tell-Tale Signs of Exhaust
…fumes.
…Now since the Democrats insisted on keeping the tax increase in the bill, it meant that they were going to have to get 60 votes to invoke cloture before they could try and pass it. Then the bill would be sent to a certain death by presidential veto. It was a doomed bill, and a clear waste of everybody’s time. In other words, Thursday was just a typical day in the Senate under Democratic leadership, 2007. How did the vote go? 59-40-1, one shy of invoking cloture and clearing the hurdle to full passage in the Senate.
Remember the Democrats on stage in Iowa mid-day Thursday? Four of them are current United States Senators: Barack Obama, Hillary ‘Hand-raiser’ Clinton, Joe Biden and Christopher Dodd. They were all called back to Washington Thursday morning to cast this energy vote, and then they all bailed out immediately after the Senate session to return to the debate stage in Iowa. Anyone out there able to calculate the energy expended from four round-trip airplane rides to D.C. and back for a failed vote on a polluted energy bill? What about the carbon footprint left by the Democrats Thursday alone, and the irony of Hillary Clinton trying to get the ridiculous debate moderator to do a hand-raising of the candidates on who believes in global warming and mankind’s impact on it?
They stink to the high heavens and give you a headache to boot.
A Swill Salute to Duane for spotting the contrails.
Gorebal Warming | Mr. Bingley | December 18, 2007 3:43 pm | Comments Off on Tell-Tale Signs of Exhaust
Since THIS is REAL “But Alderan is Peaceful, We Have No Pants!” Stuff
For the first time astronomers have witnessed a supermassive black hole blasting its galactic neighbor with a deadly beam of energy.
The “death star galaxy,” as NASA astronomers called it, could obliterate the atmospheres of planets but also trigger the birth of stars in its wake of its destructive beam. Fortunately, the cosmic violence is a safe distance from our own neck of the cosmos.
This composite image shows the jet from a black hole at the center of a galaxy, at left, striking the edge of another galaxy. The image combines X-ray emissions seen by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory (purple), optical and ultraviolet data from the Hubble Space Telescope (red and orange) and radio emissions from the Very Large Array and the MERLIN array (blue).
…maybe letting Hubble go blind would be a bad idea.
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UPAC: deux fois plus d'enquêteurs pour examiner les fuites
L'enquête Serment du Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) sur les fuites à l'Unité permanente anti-corruption (UPAC) a pris une telle ampleur qu
https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/201906/06/01-5229004-upac-deux-fois-plus-denq...
Peel officer engaged in serious misconduct during 2018 arrest, Ontario police watchdog says
A Peel police officer engaged in serious misconduct by making xenophobic comments while arresting a food delivery person, according to Ontario's Of
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/oiprd-peel-police-arrest-1.5163598
Did Durham police have the right to arrest teen for swearing?
Is swearing an arrestable offence?
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2019/06/04/did-durham-police-have-the-right-to-arres...
Long-anticipated RCMP civilian advisory board named
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police finally have their long-awaited civilian watchdog body — at least for the time being.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-advisory-board-named-1.5163367
Incitation à la violence envers une journaliste: un homme plaide coupable
Appeler les gens à poser des gestes de violence contre les journalistes avec qui on est en désaccord est un acte criminel et sera traité comme tel
Le policier accusé de passivité lors de la fusillade de Parkland arrêté
Un policier, qui avait été qualifié de lâche par Donald Trump pour ne pas être intervenu lors d'une fusillade ayant fait 17 morts dans une école de
https://www.lapresse.ca/international/etats-unis/201906/04/01-5228805-le-policie...
231 'imperative' changes: The MMIWG inquiry's calls for justice
here are 231 steps that need to be taken by governments and Canadians in order to end the genocide against Indigenous women and girls according to
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/mmiwg-inquiry-report-1.5158385
RCMP will 'give careful consideration' to MMIWG recommendations, says commissioner
The head of the RCMP won't commit to the recommendations coming out of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls inquiry, which denounced
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-mmiwg-reforms-1.5160206
RCMP shooting that left Alberta man partially paralyzed deemed reasonable by police watchdog
The executive director of a unit that investigates serious police actions says a shooting that left a 29-year-old man partially paralyzed was reaso
https://globalnews.ca/news/5349026/asirt-rcm-shooting-lloydminster-hughson/
Police watchdog completes report into death of Nicholas Gibbs
Quebec’s police-oversight bureau has completed its investigation into the August 2018 death of Nicholas Gibbs, a 23-year-old black man from Notre-D
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Skylar Astin and Ben Platt Celebrate Independence Day in New PITCH PERFECT 2 Video
by Perri Nemiroff July 4, 2014
How about a little a cappella with your beer and BBQ this 4th of July? The sequel to the fall 2012 hit, Pitch Perfect, is still over 10 months away, but two Treblemakers took a moment to indulge us with some sweet, sweet harmony in honor of the holiday. The boys had a habit of stealing the spotlight from the Barden Bellas in the first film and now with Jesse (Skylar Astin) and Benji (Ben Platt) leading the group, there’s no doubt the same will be true in round two.
Adam DeVine is back as Bumper in Pitch Perfect 2, but it’s hard to imagine him going right back to being Treblemaker #1 after ditching the guys for John Mayer, and especially after Jesse and Benji got the chance to show off their skills, too. Longing for a little of that magic? Hit the jump to catch the Pitch Perfect 2 video of Astin and Platt singing “America the Beautiful” a cappella.
Even though the Treblemakers are the standouts right now, the Bellas have been very busy sending out behind-the-scenes tweets and posts from the Louisiana set of the film. On June 20th, the shooting schedule must have involved a pivotal performance with a very large audience because a number of key cast members took to social media to talk about the crowd:
Who’s coming to the show tonight? 😉 #PitchPerfect2
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) June 20, 2014
Stretching it out, getting ready for the Bellas finale filming tonight in front of a massive crowd!! #PP2 #pumped pic.twitter.com/YL35FpEmb1 — Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) June 21, 2014
5,000 people showing up for our finale performance tonight??? Man. The feels. Can’t wait! #PitchPerfect2 — Kelley Jakle (@kelleyjakle) June 20, 2014
2000 extras, cable cam, dramatic lighting cues, sweeping camera moves. Feelings will be felt whether you like it or not!! #SequelBudget #PP2 — Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 21, 2014
Even though Elizabeth Banks is busy making her feature directorial debut with Pitch Perfect 2, she’s clearly still got more than enough time to share photos and updates straight from set, one of which confirms that DeVine is officially wrapped:
This guy. What’s not to love? Adam’s Last Day. Big Hat. #pp2 http://t.co/CUa51OWV8h
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) July 1, 2014
EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: BTS of @PitchPerfect 2 – The students of Barden are safe as long as I’m on the clock. http://t.co/l8HPoA2h9M
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) June 25, 2014
Pitch Perfect 2 is currently making its way towards a May 15, 2015 debut, but we’re still very light on story details. The fact that Astin, Platt, DeVine, Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp and a number of other main players from the first film are back does say something about where the story could be heading, but the only concrete information that’s popped up thus far is what Banks told The Huffington Post back in February; “All I can say right now is that they will be graduating seniors this time around, rather than incoming freshmen.” We’ll let you know as soon as additional plot points emerge.
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Alexa in cars, stereosystems and the wall clock: that has shown Amazon on the presentation on September 20
Date: 10 months ago 2018-09-21 11:00 Category: Hi-Tech
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In Amazon headquarters in Seattle on September 20 there has taken place the action of Amazon Devices Event on which the company has shown new devices and services.
of the Photo of CNET Alexa - in any column Amazon Echo Input - the device for connection to third-party speaker systems which allows to connect the voice assistant to Alexa to any columns of third-party producers.
of Echo Input is equipped with four built-in microphones, it has no own loudspeakers. The device can be connected to the audio system by means of Bluetooth or a cable of 3,5 mm.
until the end of 2018 of Echo Input will go on sale in the USA, Great Britain and Germany. The device price - $35.
of the Photo of The Verge the Home audio system and the updated columns of Amazon has presented the first subwoofer to Echo Sub with a power of 100 W which can work together with two columns of the Echo family.
of Echo Sub is available to the preorder since September 20, deliveries will begin until the end of September, have promised in Amazon. The price - $130. Also the company has presented to
stereosystems of Echo Link and Link Amp for home theaters. Link will require an AV receiver for reception and decoding of signals, Link Amp is equipped by the 60 W two-channel amplifier, he can be connected directly to columns.
of Echo Link costs $200, his deliveries will begin until the end of 2018. Echo Link Amp worth $300 will be released at the beginning of 2019.
of Echo Link
In addition, has shown to Amazon the updated "clever" columns Echo Plus and Echo Dot: Echo Plus has received new design, more clear sound and the built-in sensor of temperature which allows to adjust actions of Alexa in certain scenarios: for example, if temperature in the room reaches a certain point, the assistant turns on the fan. The price of Echo Plus remained former - $150. The minicolumn Echo Dot still costs $50, but has received a covering from fabric and louder loudspeaker. In the device Bluetooth and the Aux-socket have also remained. Previous Echo Plus version. Photo of Engadget
of Echo Dot of 2017
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model As notes Bloomberg, with a new line of Amazon Sonos - to the large American producer of columns which can also be connected to each other without application of wires can compete. At the same time Amazon has advantages, notices the edition: own voice assistant and music service.
during the presentation of Amazon of a stock of Sonos have shown falling more than for 4%. The "clever" plug of Amazon Smart Plug allows to turn ordinary consumer electronics in the house into "clever". The plug with the Wi-Fi-module is connected to the socket, then the electric device is connected to him (for example, the lamp). After that he can be operated by means of voice commands, but the plug has no microphone therefore the column Echo in addition will be required.
of Smart Plug costs $25, it is available to the preorder since September 20. Deliveries will begin in October, 2018. The microwave with voice-activated control of Mikrovo
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not Jenny
in Plays
by MJ Halberstadt
Directed by Rebecca Bradshaw
Bridge Repertory Theater of Boston
Boston Center for the Arts
South End, Boston, MA
With Philana Mia (Not Jenny), Amie Lytle (Jenny), Adam Lauver (Jimmy)
“The Painter’s Two Daughters” (1758)
An intense, intimate and beautifully acted production about two twin sisters and their brother who reunite, after many years, in the wake of a family tragedy.
Not Jenny (Philana Mia), as she was officially named by her mother, returns to visit her sister, Jenny (Amie Lytle), and her brother, Jimmy (Adam Lauver), after a period of thirteen years. Things at home have changed dramatically and Not Jenny desperately tries to forge new relationships with her two siblings.
I have certainly heard of kids who lived the first months of their lives as “Baby X” because their parents simply could not settle on a name. In this case, the name was given – Not Jenny – for a twin sister of one already named Jenny – and left there forever. That sort of emblem of sibling management represents at best a deeply surrealistic or anarchistic parental sensibility, and, at worst, sheer sadism.
In this case, the blame falls somewhere between, in the realm of extreme irresponsibility, and this play is an exploration of what happens to siblings later in life when they have been reared with that kind of inattention.
The premise of the oddly named character sets the play up as a kind of extreme farce; its dramatic accomplishment, however, is that it overcomes the farcical quality of that premise to deliver a result which is poignant and tragic.
The tonal difference between the farcical setup and the dramatic development makes for an interesting combination; at times one does not know whether to laugh or to cry, and both responses sometimes seem appropriate. The bizarre background of the family seems so unbelievable at first that, as with any surrealistic representation, it is so jarring that we jolt in laughter from discomfort. Later on, the scene’s strangeness becomes so familiar that it takes on shades of realism, and that makes us cry.
These two young women encounter one another and we laugh as we discover their early comically different lives as sisters. As the action unfolds and we understand the forces of alienation and longing, of parental manipulation and irresponsibility, and of despair, nothing seems too funny any longer.
With particular painfulness wrapped in a veneer of humor, we watch Jimmy go from an adult in diabetic and psychological distress to a ten year old boy, full of hope, love, connection, belief; it is truly heartbreaking.
The scene adroitly switches back and forth from the present – when Not Jenny returns to her siblings – and thirteen years before, when the twins are seventeen and Jimmy is ten. The actors do a remarkably believable job of shifting personas on the spot.
Jenny switches from being a desperate, wounded and sadistic adult to being a perfectly bitchy and self-involved high school prima donna. Though the emotional landscapes are related, Amie Lytle does a great job of calling forth the variant forms of nastiness that her two points of character demand.
Adam Lauver is quite amazing as a ten year old – desperate, needy, guileless, vulnerable, kid-like. Lauver is a sizeable, burly man, and it is really quite something to see him transform himself into a child before one’s eyes, and in the intervals between portraying a panicked and angry young adult.
Philana Mia, as Not Jenny, has the least histrionic role but also the most subtly demanding. She rises to the occasion extremely well with gestures, rather than swaths, of despair that gradually gleam through her defiance. As those gestures emerge and become more apparent, the emotional lighting of the stage changes, rendering the psychic shadows upon her siblings in a completely new way. Mia delicately manages those transitions, and it is largely due to the nuance of her lead performance that the chamber music of this deft trio comes across as plaintively anguished rather than bombastically destructive.
William Adolphe Bourguereau
“Two Sisters” (1901)
…but not these sisters
Though set up as a kind of tragic farce, the play eventually builds convincingly towards its conclusion. Initially, the turbulence of the give and take among the siblings seems to burst forth unbelievably and unannounced. Tragedies simmer for a long time before they explode, but this one explodes from the beginning. Be that as it may, this play’s surreal starting gun oddly makes its early and constant explosiveness more digestible.
Perhaps more striking than the accomplishments of this particular production is the emergence of the new theater company which produced it.
Bridge Repertory Theater was founded by a consortium of some of Boston’s most talented young actors and directors. Olivia D’Ambrosio, the Producing Artistic Director, directed what I thought was one of the most successful, and hilarious, productions in the Boston Theater Marathon earlier this year. As well, I have seen, and enormously enjoyed, the acting work of Bridge Repertory Artistic Associates McCaela Donovan and Esme Allen in numerous productions around town over the past several years.
This theater is in its early stages (not Jenny is the second production of their first season), but with its young, dedicated and talented staff, and with its original, adventurous and stimulating outlook, it is a theater definitely worth watching.
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CD Review: Mina Tindle - Self-Titled
Note: This review originally appeared in the Illinois Entertainer.
Mina Tindle drifts through this self-titled EP as a free spirit, mixing eccentric arrangements with almost childlike vocals. The Parisian singer-songwriter frequently opens with acoustic guitar or piano and then adds instrumental quirks and layers of voices until she’s created a bizarre tapestry. Other times, she just keeps things simple and pretty.
“Henry,” with its fractured rhythms and discordant singing feels like a children’s recital that has splintered in numerous fun ways, while the more delicate “Plein Nord (Demo)” evokes images of angels singing a duet in French. Other songs, like “Echo” and “Some Things Last A Long Time” exude an intimate coffeehouse ambience. On the festive first single, “To Carry Many Small Things,” Tingle proclaims, “It’s a game you have to play without the rules.” She makes that philosophy pay off on this engaging U.S debut.
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CD Review: The Cribs - The New Fellas
Note: This review originally appeared in the Illinois Entertainer in 2005.
The New Fellas is an appropriately droll title for the American debut from The Cribs, three English brothers whose offbeat pop paints them as perpetual outsiders. The garage rock tune, “Hey Scenesters!” takes a jab at some social elites determined to keep a dirty secret about one of their parties. The energetic “Mirror Kisses” likewise skewers the upper class, with lines like, “You like to tell yourself that I’m nobody/I think you must have known I’d make you sorry.”
“I’m Alright Me,” one of several tracks that feature the harmony vocals of guitarist Ryan and bassist Gary Jarman (drummer Ross is the third bro’), exudes defiance through quick rhymes and a guitar-driven arrangement. The catchy title track is a prime example of how often these ‘fellas’ feign indifference in the face of a crumbling relationship. Not a helpful attitude, but at least when delivered by The Cribs, a lot of fun.
Slumgullion #98
Award-winning mayhem from Matt Smith (center) and Karen Gillan (third from left). Art from the Doctor Who Facebook page.
Unplugged Duo. Phil Angotti and Ted Ansani will perform two acoustic sets of cover versions and original tunes tonight at the Temple Bar. The musicians previously performed together when Angotti joined Material Issue members Ansani and drummer Mike Zelenko on a series of Material re-Issue gigs last year. The Temple Bar is located at 3001 N. Ashland in Chicago. Showtime tonight is 9:00 PM.
Paperback Writers. Three regulars from my writers group have recently published Young Adult novels. Cherie Colyer will host the physical launch (the virtual launch was about a month ago) for her paranormal tale Embrace, tomorrow from 10:00 AM to noon. I did an interview with Colyer for the Sunday Morning Coffee With Jeff Internet show last Halloween. The location for the Embrace launch is the Starbucks at 181 Barrington Road in Schaumburg. Embrace is also available online from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Omnific Publishing.
My interview with Susan Kaye Quinn about her paranormal Young Adult novel Open Minds should appear on SMCWJ either this Sunday or the next. Open Minds recently made it into Amazon’s Top 100 List of Science Fiction books.
And I’m planning to interview Marian Manseau Cheatham in the near future about her historical novel Merely Dee. The book is based on Chicago’s tragic Eastland Disaster in 1915 and follows the emotional struggles of a young survivor who lost co-workers and her best friend to the incident. Merely Dee is available at the iUniverse website.
We're hoping for more published writers to emerge from this talented group.
I Want You To Want To Tune In. WXRT is airing a vintage Cheap Trick concert from 1977 this Sunday night at 8:00 PM. Fans who are not in the Chicago area can stream the show via the station’s website.
Cool Minds Think Alike. On the most recent edition of his syndicated radio show, Underground Garage, Little Steven Van Zandt chose “I Woke Up” by the Milwaukee-based power pop band Trolley as his Coolest Song Of The Week. Earlier this month, I picked Trolley’s Things That Shine And Glow as one of my Top 10 Releases of 2011.
Super Opportunity. Crawpuppies have moved into first place among the Indiana-based artists competing for a chance to join Jane’s Addiction and The Roots at Rolling Stone’s Rock And Roll Fan Tailgate event on February 5th in Indianapolis. Fans can vote for their choice at the Rolling Stone Volkswagen Super Band website. Crawpuppies released the impressive CD, World’s Much Bigger last year.
Quid Prose. The vibrantly painted Cirque du Soleil promotional bus pulled up outside the Whole Foods store in Palatine yesterday afternoon to help spread the word about its upcoming Quidam performances at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates from Febraury 8th - 12th. Workers set up big screen TV’s in the store’s cafe to show a behind-the-scenes video and handed out free packs of popcorn.
Visitors were able to fill out tickets for a chance to win free admission, but there was no sign of the green screen for taking Quidam-related photos, as mentioned in a press release. One of the workers explained that the winter bus events have to be scaled down due to weather conditions. The bus will be at the Whole Foods in Schaumburg (750 Martingale Rd.) this coming Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Post Puerto Man. Christa Meyer, formerly half of the critically acclaimed Chicago duo Puerto Muerto, has just released a solo effort under the moniker Man Is Man. Writer Jessica Hopper recently reported in the Chicago Tribune that Smoking Popes guitarist Eli Caterer is one of the backing musicians on Meyer’s Those Birds Will Eat Us CD.
Two Doctors In The News. Congratulations to current Doctor Who star Matt Smith on his best Male Drama Performance honor at Britain’s 2012 National Television Awards. Smith’s co-star Karen Gillan was chosen as best Female Drama Performance for her role as Amy Pond. Meanwhile, David Tennant, who portrayed the galaxy-trotting time lord just prior to Smith is starring in the new romantic comedy, The Decoy Bride.
Sick Humor. Seth Rogen’s recent comedy 50/50 was based on the concept of a cancer patient using his illness to meet women. Veteran stand-up comedian Len Austrevich is also taking a comedic angle on cancer, but for the purpose of cheering up kids like his son Miles who have the disease. Austrevich and his son have set up a website so they can amass a collection of 5,000 jokes from contributors around the world. Why? So Miles can get his mind off his painful therapy by having a good laugh.
As reported by Brett Schweinberg on the My Suburban Life website, they've received over 100 entries since the January 1st kickoff. Even some celebrities, like Jay Leno, Amy Poehler, and Will Arnett have joined in. The effect can clearly be seen on the face of Miles Austrevich in a video where he talks about how much he appreciates the efforts of friends, stars, and total strangers to help him feel better.
Len Austrevich recently posted an ad on CraigsList under TV & Radio seeking production help, particularly from writers, editors and webmasters. Those interested in joining the cause can find more information at the Jokes For Miles website.
Metro Calendar Memories
Artist Kirt Weed’s rendition of The Hounds graced the February, 1978 issue of Metro Calendar.
Haymakers, a Chicago area rock club that flourished a few decades ago is throwing a reunion party at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine on February 26th. I never made it to Haymakers, but I’ll be attending the reunion since I am familiar with the bands that are participating, and Durty Nellie’s is just down the street from me. I went through my yellowed copies of Metro Entertainment Calendar, the paper I used to write for back in those days, and found album reviews for three of the bands who will be at the February 26th reunion.
In the December, 1978 issue, I described the self-titled debut from Tantrum, a band fronted by vocalists Pam Bradley, Barb Erber, and Sandy Caulfield as “an impressive collection hard rock commercial melodies.” I cited the three singers' well-crafted harmonies and predicted tracks like “Kidnapped” and “Livin’ My Life Without You,” could be hit singles.
Volume One, Issue Two of Metro Calendar came out in September, 1977. Here’s what I wrote about Pezband’s self-titled first effort: “Two songs in particular, ‘Please Be Somewhere Tonight’ and ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside,’ show a Beatles like energy and have strong chart potential.” I noted that chief songwriter/lead vocalist Mimi Betinis had successfully reproduced the British Invasion sound, and compared his angst-ridden “When I’m Down” to vintage Pete Townshend.
In April, 1978, I followed up an earlier cover story on The Hounds with a review of their debut album, Unleashed. The record included the band’s FM radio classic “Drugland Weekend,” as well as solid rock songs like “Bite The Dog” and “Alleys Of Love” The swaggering “Bad Blood Between Us” was a perfect outlet for lead vocalist John Hunter’s aggressive vocal style.
Tickets for the Haymakers Reunion, which also includes Bitch, Dreamer, One-Armed Bandit, and Madfox, are available online.
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45 RPM Memories: Gary Jones - “Friction”/”Underground”
Back in 1980, “Friction” was the second single released by the Chicago band Gary Jones. Both songs were credited to the writing team of lead singer Tom Masters and guitarist Ty Penn. There was no Gary Jones in the band; it was just one of those fictional names like Jethro Tull. The band had earlier put out the original tune “Science Fiction” backed by a cover of David Bowie’s “What In The World,” and as far as I know, that was the extent of the band’s recording output. Which is unfortunate.
“Friction” is a classic new wave blend of energetic guitars and keyboards with a male-female vocal dynamic going on between Masters and vocalist Karen Pocius. They trade off and on singing lead and combine on lines like, “A brand new neighborhood.” The lyrics seem to be about finding the right apartment. “The only thing I really need is territory guaranteed,” Masters sings.
The dramatic give and take between Masters and Pocius was one of the highlights of the band’s live shows. Back when I lived on Chicago’s southwest side, I treasured the few new wave and punk bands like Gary Jones, Bohemia, and B.B. Spin that would descend from the hipper regions up north and perform at the Haywires rock club. The theatrical edge Gary Jones brought to catchy songs like “Cameo” made the band even more intriguing.
The B-side of "Friction, “Underground” features Masters alone on vocals, and he sort of drifts in after an ominous drums and keyboards intro. Although he mentions a heatwave, the song evokes more of a nocturnal ambience as it slowly grooves to a marching beat provided by drummer John Davies. I always fantasize that if I ever publish my rock and roll novel and it’s turned into a movie, this is the song that will play over the opening credits.
CD Review: The Luck Of Eden Hall - Butterfly Revolutions Vol. 2
The Luck Of Eden Hall didn’t keep its followers waiting long for the second half of its ambitious Butterfly Revolutions project. ‘Followers’ is the operative word here as the veteran Chicago band travels through imaginative landscapes and dabbles in transcendental philosophy. It’s an album where lead vocalist-guitarist Gregory Curvey asks, “How does it feel to be a drop in the ocean?” and answers his own question with, “You already know.”
The 12 tracks are set to a variety of psychedelic and prog rock arrangements. The acoustic “North Hampton Woods,” with its exquisite melody and evocative vocals, just might be the most enchanting moment on Vol. 2, although The Luck Of Eden Hall also succeeds with the hard-hitting “Realization Loop” and “Complicated Mind.” Titles like “Whither Fare Thou Be” and “Henrietta Lacks A Smile” promise a trip back to the baroque pop of the early Bee Gees, and the songs certainly deliver. The epic “A Drop In The Ocean” serves as an appropriate coda to the Butterfly Revolutions saga.
CD Review: The Creeping Ivies - Rock N Roll Party
I’m not sure if The Creeping Ivies take their name from Cramps guitarist Poison Ivy but they do cite The Cramps as a major influence. Along with The Ramones, Link Wray, and Bo Diddley. The coed Scottish duo has been performing since 2010, melding a sound that feels vintage and cutting edge at the same time. Garage rock fans in the U.S. might be familiar with their wailing song, “Shake It Up,” which appeared on the 2011 various artists compilation You Got Your Punk In My Garage.
Singer-guitarist Becca Bomb’s vocals are more of a howl amidst the sparse arrangements on The Creeping Ivies’ debut EP, Rock N Roll Party. The first song, “Buggin’ Around,” opens with her fuzzed out strumming before Duncan Destruction jumps in with some hard-hitting drums. The live-performance-in-a-bar vibe continues on the seductive “Head To Tail,” with Bomb’s bravado vocals once again taking center stage. The rambunctious title track is a bit short at just under two minutes, but it’s still an irresistible invitation to join these two charismatic musicians for a good time. The Creeping Ivies would likely have to add some nuances to their bare-bones approach in order to keep an entire CD interesting, but they’re off to an intriguing start.
Sure looks like a young Teri Hatcher. Photo cropped from official Hoodoo Gurus website.
Lucky Butterflies. The Luck Of Eden Hall has a CD release party for the massively psychedelic Butterfly Revolutions Volume 2 (which I'll be reviewing here soon) tonight at the Abbey Pub on Chicago’s northwest side.
Our Best Friend In The Whole World. Congratulations to Lin Brehmer on 20 years of being WXRT’s morning man. During that time, he has rarely indulged in the cheap shots and low humor too often found on FM rock stations in that time slot. His comments between songs, repartee with news anchor Mary Dixon, and twice weekly Lin’s Bin segments rely instead on wit and a vast knowledge of pop culture. This approach has won over listeners, and though he jokes he only has two of them, there are plenty more and they’re fiercely loyal. WXRT will honor Brehmer with an special celebration that can be streamed from the station’s website tomorrow, Saturday, January 21st, from noon until 2:00 PM.
Gabba Gabba Happy Birthday. Hired Goons will bring their Ramones style energy and off-the-wall humor to Mt. Prospect tomorrow night for a gig at Ye Olde Town Inn. It’s a birthday bash for some of the band’s friends. The show starts at 7:00 PM.
Walk Like A Guy Who’s Played With The Egyptians. Bangles vocalist-guitarist Susanna Hoffs, who recently celebrated her 19th birthday, will be part of a double bill with Robyn Hitchcock at McCabe’s in Santa Monica, CA tomorrow night.
Magic Bus. There’s a circus coming to town, and it’s not one that harms animals. The critically-acclaimed Cirque Du Soleil is sending a bus to Whole Foods stores in the Chicago area to promote its Quidam show. Customers will be able to view behind the scenes videos; have Quidam related photos taken using green screen technology, and receive Quidam related items.
There will also be chances to win tickets to see Quidam. The Cirque Du Soleil bus will visit Whole Foods stores in Wheaton (151 Rice Lake Square) on Monday January 23rd from 3-5pm; Naperville (2607 West 75th St.) on Wednesday January 25th from 11am-1pm; Palatine (1331 North Rand Rd.) on Thursday January 26th from 3-5pm; and Schaumburg (750 Martingale Rd.) Sunday January 29th from 11am-2pm.
Growing Up Fab. Stockwood, the Beatles tribute band that started as tykes playing at The Fest For Beatles Fans - Chicago a few years back, are now young lads. They’ll be doing a free show at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine on Saturday, February 11th. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Watch Out! Australia’s perennially fun power pop band, The Hoodoo Gurus are celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a remodeled website, a CD called Gold Watch: 20 Golden Greats, and some major concert events. Signed copies of the greatest hits collection are available for pre-order at JB Hi-Fi and will include an enhanced version of “Use-By-Date,” a song that was previously only available as a download. So far, Dig It Up! - The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational tour, which will find them performing with some of their favorite bands, is limited to Australia. It would be great to see them back to the States.
Sounds Sexy. Recent Los Angeles transplants The Violet Lights are set to release their debut EP Sex & Sound in April, and are making the title track available as a free download on their website. That song, along with the other four tracks, has an atmospheric quality featuring adventurous vocals from singer-guitarist Joel Nass and keyboards-singer Amber Garvey. The Violet Lights’ extensive North American tour brings them to Reggie’s in Chicago on February 13th.
Thanksgiving Leftovers. Sopro has just posted a photo gallery from its 2011 Thanksgiving Blues Revue. Funny, Sopro founder Bud Monaco doesn’t look any older from the days when I used to see him at the Harlows/Pips/Haywire club back in the 1980s. Sopro has an Easter Blues Revue coming up on April 7th at Phil McCracken’s Night Club in Worth, Illinois.
You'll Like This. The melodic rock trio This Is This has a 7:30 PM gig next Saturday night at the Newport Coffee House in Bannockburn.
Some Time In New York City. Fest For Beatles Fans has announced its guest list for the New York convention, which runs March 22nd -25th at the NJ Crowne Plaza Meadowlands Hote; Secaucus in New Jersey. The celebrities on hand will be Peter Asher, Micky Dolenz, original Wings members Henry McCullough and Denny Seiwell, Mark Hudson, and the Beatles cover band, Liverpool.
On A Sad Note. Sherman Shoemaker, an actor who was extensively involved in the Chicago theatre scene, has passed away. There will be a memorial celebration of his life and many accomplishments next Saturday, January 28th, at the Dolce Casa Cafe on north Damen Avenue in Chicago.
Love Those New Shoes. When Mary E. Donnelly says she’s excited about an upcoming CD from Shoes, I’m inclined to believe her. She’s a regular contributor to the Power Pop blog, and is finishing up Boys Don't Lie: A History Of Shoes, a book about the Zion, IL power pop band. She has interviewed its members, and in her January 16th post, Donnelly described hearing demo mixes for the entire new CD. She predicts Shoes fans are going to be extremely happy.
Sound & Vision. The Postelles have announced upcoming gigs in March for Allston, MA, Washington, DC, and Atlanta GA. They’ve made a video for the song, “Sound The Alarms” that features footage from their tour.
Nerds Rule. Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Big Bang Theory on airing its 100th episode yesterday. Who would have thought they could keep finding humor in the lives of four science nerds for this long.
CD Review: Go Time! - Boneshaker
No one is ever gonna come away from a Go Time! album wondering what a guitar sounds like. As on its previous two efforts, the Chicago-based quartet features the instrument up front on a series of melodic songs. It’s still a challenge trying to slap a label on Go Time! due to the variety of approaches taken on Boneshaker, but that doesn’t make the CD any less enjoyable.
The more jazz-oriented “Terminally Askew” is the only track where Scott Niekelski and Paul Schmidt’s guitars are understated, and “Better Days” is mostly acoustic. Otherwise, their axes reign, from the hard rock of the expansive “Don’t Hold Back” to the R.E.M. influenced jangle of “April Fool.” “Residue,” a song about fading memories, and “Reluctant Hero,” a satiric look at the role men play in society, also stand out on this eclectic collection.
CD Review: The Oblivious - America
A Chicago native and veteran of the L.A. and London music scenes, Holly Vincent hasn’t forgotten the irresistible melodies that made Holly & The Italians stand out amidst the original class of new wave bands. Now leading The Oblivious, she has recorded a debut that’s sure to draw new fans, and maybe send them scrambling to find her older material. Vincent’s energetic vocals are well-suited to the theme of social consciousness that runs throughout America.
The epic “Homeless” brims with an anger and frustration that can also be found on the ballads “It’s The Sound” and “America (I’m Wasted).” There are a number of guitar-driven treasures, including “Crush,” “DSF,” and “Does Anyone.” The flowery “Witness” is the only weak spot among the 14 tracks, which makes America an impressive comeback for Vincent.
Dot Dash: Punk’s Flame Still Burns
Photo from Dot Dash Facebook page.
As odd as it may seem, there’s something reassuring about the way Dot Dash approaches punk rock. At a time when the genre has been watered down, commercialized, and co-opted by boy bands, this Washington, DC-based quartet plays the real thing. Not necessarily super fast punk, but the 14 energetic tracks on Dot Dash’s full-length debut, Spark Flame Ember Ash evoke UK bands like The Clash, The Jam, and The Smiths.
Singer-guitarist Terry Banks is a major reason for the similarity. His instantly appealing vocals sound British as he delivers well-crafted lyrics about the ups and downs of relationships. He and fellow guitarist Bill Crandall bring an intensity to melodic songs like “Tragedy/Destiny,” and a touch of 1960s jangle to the otherwise cutting edge “I’m Going Home.” The more whimsical “Alright, Alright” exudes the same charm as The Kooks, as well as their obvious role models, The Kinks.
While Dot Dash has only been together for a little over a year, its individual members have a lot of experience. Banks and bassist Hunter Bennett performed with the band Julie Ocean; Crandall logged time with Modest Proposal; and drummer Danny Ingram came from Swervedriver. Together they create a vintage punk sound on Spark Flame Ember Ash that’s hard to resist.
Looking Back At Looking Back
Earlier this month, I hastily threw together a list of favorite CDs from 2011.
I meant to go back at some point and elaborate on my choices. Plus, I encountered Only In Dreams by Dum Dum Girls after the fact, and felt that it really should be in the Top Ten. Rather than kick a previous honoree out, I now have 11 Top Ten Choices for 2011, which is kind of fitting.
So, once again in no particular order, and with a bit more background information, here is the list:
Dum Dum Girls - Only In Dreams - California-based band updates the 1960s girl group sound with twanging guitars, irresistible melodies, and heartfelt vocals.
The Disciplines - Virgins Of Menace - Second effort from Posies singer-guitarist Ken Stringfellow and the Norwegian band Briskeby is hard-hitting, topical, and melodic.
Bad Examples - Smash Record - The Chicago band’s first effort in several years was a pop masterpiece with clever lyrics and Squeeze-like arrangements.
Starry Saints - Serenade - Atmospheric rock with expansive synthesizers and ethereal but powerful vocals. A nocturnal adventure.
Mimi Betinis - All That Glitters - The singer-guitarist from Pezband delivers an impressive collection of guitar-driven tunes.
Beady Eye - Different Gear - Still Speeding - Former Oasis mates create a striking debut by tapping into British Invasion music. Beatles and Stones indeed.
Phil Angotti - People And Places A thought-provoking and tuneful collection from a Chicago singer-guitarist who had quite a busy year.
Smithereens - 2011 - A great comeback that matches anything the veteran power pop band has done throughout its impressive career.
The Handcuffs - Waiting For The Robot - Third album from the Chicago coed band fronted by Brad Elvis and Chloe F. Orwell. Bits of glam rock and funk add to an already winning formula.
Bangles - Sweetheart Of The Sun Bassist-vocalist Michael Steele is no longer on board, but Susanna Hoffs and the Peterson sisters remain a close-knit trio. Their first CD since the overlooked Doll Revolution is filled with 1960s-flavored arrangements and airtight harmonies.
Trolley - Things That Shine And Glow The latest from this underrated Wisconsin band blends classic 1960s influences and cutting edge rock.
And here are some other CDs that hit the mark in 2011. All of these were reviewed on Broken Hearted Toy at some point during the past year and can be found in the archives.
Lannie Flowers - Circles
Smoking Popes - This Is Only A Test
Fountains Of Wayne - Sky Full Of Holes
The Laureates - Spells
Tina Sparkle - Welcome To The No Fun Home
Rachel Goodrich - Self-Titled
The Demilos - Self-Titled
Ultraviolet Eye - Wake Up And Dream
Go Time! - Hit It!
The Webstirs - Smirk Reissue
Cast - All Change Deluxe
The Coathangers - Larceny & Old Lace
Gary Ritchie - Hum, Sing ... Repeat!
Three Hour Tour - Looking For Tomorrow
The Wrong Words - Self-Titled
The Head - Hang On
The Crawpuppies World’s Much Bigger
Various Artists - Rave On Buddy Holly
Mordecai Smyth Sticky Tape & Rust
The Wandas - Self -Titled
Matthew Sweet - Modern Art
The Kooks - Junk Of The Heart
Ivy - All Hours
Givers - Light
Peggy Sue - Acrobats
The Mobbs - It’s The Mobbs
The Perms - Sofia Nights
Tammar - Visits
Gringo Star - Count Your Lucky Stars
Luck Of Eden Hall - Butterfly Revolutions Vol. 1
Team Band - Vodka Thieves
Save The Clocktower - Drip
Photo from Dolly Varden Facebook page.
Dolly Varden will be celebrating the re-release of its Mouthful Of Lies CD with a show at Schubas Tavern on January 28th. The critically-acclaimed alt rock/country & western band will be performing all the songs from the 1995 disc, as well as a set of their favorites. Jason Narducy is also on the bill. The show starts at 9:00 PM.
The Rebuilder Concert Series continues on February 4th with performances by power pop bands The Bradburys and Too Much Saturn, along with the more punk-oriented Zero The Hero at the Rhode Centre in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Tickets for this all ages show, which also includes an art exhibit, are $10. People 21 or older with an ID can purchase alcohol. All three bands will be selling CDs and t shirts.
Brad Elvis, drummer for The Handcuffs, recently reported that he and his wife, lead vocalist-guitarist Chloe F. Orwell, are already working on the follow-up CD to the band’s 2011 gem, Waiting For The Robot.
The Bangles are offering a Super Fan Pack of their 2011 release Sweetheart Of The Sun for $59.98. It includes an autographed CD, poster, shirt, handwritten lyrics, a vinyl LP, and an album download. There’s also a Deluxe Pack for $29.98 that’s minus the handwritten lyrics and LP. Elsewhere on The Bangles front, here's a birthday wish for guitarist-vocalist Vicki Peterson, who just turned 21 the other day.
Today’s edition of the superb online newsletter The Second Disc brings writer Joe Marchese’s profile on The Move Live At The Fillmore 1969. The two-disc set, which is comprised of restored tapes that belonged to the late Carl Wayne (the band’s lead vocalist), is due out in England on February 13th, and in the U.S. on February 21st. The tracks include a cover of “Open My Eyes” by The Nazz, as well as an extended version of “I Can Hear The Grass Grow.”
I had the honor of meeting Carl Wayne in 2002 when he was touring with The Hollies in place of retired lead vocalist Allan Clarke. Wayne was a classy guy who loved meeting fans, but I wish I had been as familiar with his amazing career when we met as I am now. Hopefully, The Move Live At The Fillmore 1969 will help a lot more people appreciate Wayne and The Move.
Maple Mars singer-guitarist Rick Hromadka is one of four guest vocalists featured on the new The Collaboration Series - Movement One EP by Two Sheds Jackson. The German band takes its name from the funny Monty Python skit about composer Arthur “Two Shed” Jackson. Hromadka can be heard singing on “Beautiful Sunchild,” a melodic tune that would have fit in pretty well on the last Maple Mars CD, Galaxyland.
Laura and Linda Good have started recording as The Twigs again. The singing-songwriting fraternal twins fronted the new wave band back when they both lived in Chicago, and are in the process of mixing the first single from a forthcoming CD.
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Jeremy Staat Foundation: Providing a Veteran Speaking Board to schools to educate and motivate kids while giving a voice to our American Veterans. Advocates against Veteran suicide & childhood obesity.
Karlee's Angels: Founded by a young girl, Karlee, who lost her leg to cancer at 5 years old. Karlee brings joy & hope to children in the hospital through toys & kindness.
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation: Rescue, re-home, & advocate for pets that have been left behind due to foreclosure or eviction. Providing options for families to enable them to keep their family pets in these hard economic times.
Madieu Williams Foundation: Providing a variety of youth programs focused on education, health, fitness, self esteem & accountability for youth in the US & Sierra Leone. Committed to improving the quality of life & contributions of young people.
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National Advocacy and Training Network:International network of survivors, volunteers, advocates, and professionals working together to end domestic abuse, sexual assault, and substance abuse.
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No Wooden Nickels: Helping families coping with cancer by providing assistance with the indirect costs, education, support and referral resources during treatment and diagnosis.
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P.A.W.S. of Michigan: All-volunteer group promoting the humane, compassionate, & responsible treatment of all animals. Protecting & caring for homeless animals by placing them with loving foster families until compatible permanent homes can be found.
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Regifting for the Warrior: Helping wounded warriors returning home from current conflicts & providing assistance to their families by distributing gift cards for everyday expenses.
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Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment: Assisting Survivors of Domestic Violence in the Washington, DC Metro Area. SAFE provides services to all domestic violence victims in DC, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or immigration status.
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The Gathering Inn: Providing our homeless guest in south Placer County with social, health and case management services that will help them become active participants in our community to the best of their ability.
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Women In Jazz South Florida: Promote women musicians globally through events, concerts, clinics and much more.
Women of Worth: Assisting families in crisis, especially those escaping domestic violence or sexual assault. We work to increase self-reliance and improve the quality of life for individuals and families by assisting them in rebuilding their lives.
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