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Graduated Team G - Yamaguchi Maho (Mahohon)
Discussion in 'NGT48 Graduated Members' started by nobodywil, Sep 8, 2015.
nobodywil Kenkyuusei
From the Islands to The Bay
Co-captain of NGT48's Team G.
Birthdate: September 17, 1995
Birthplace: Aomori, Japan
Current Age: 23 Years Old
Team: G
Agency: AKS
Profile page: https://ngt48.com/profile/detail/125
Wiki48: http://stage48.net/wiki/index.php/Yamaguchi_Maho
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maho_yamaguchi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nohohon_mahohon/
Weaknesses: Everything
Hobbies: Collecting pictures of beautiful girls, Checking out consumer electronics
Special skill: Reciting the number PI up until 100 digits
Charm point: Bluey-white skin
Favorite food: Water, Salt
Favorite words: "I'm sorry."
One-line message: "I always do my best to go higher, so please push me forward."
Her parents were against initially her joining anything entertainment industry related, but in the end gave her the permission to audition for NGT48
In the year before she auditioned she was invited by her friends to watch the DOCUMENTARY of AKB48 The Time Has Come and got addicted to the group in the wake of that
Has a driving license
Lived in Niigata until she was 3 years old
Dreams of NGT48 becoming as big or bigger than AKB48 itself
The member she looks up to the most is Watanabe Mayu, Kojima Haruna, and Shiraishi Mai
Is close to Sugahara Riko
Team G's oldest member.
in December 2018 Yamaguchi took a hiatus from SN
On January 9, 2019 NHK News reported that two men were arrested for allegedly assaulting Yamaguchi Maho outside her own home in Niigata on December 8, but were later released without charges. According to NHK, the two suspects grabbed Yamaguchi's face as she was entering her home.
This was confirmed by Maho on her SHOWROOM show, telling her fans all the group members' personal data were leaked. She confirmed the assault and that she feared for her life during the assault.
She posted more details about the story on her Twitter account, asking for clearance on the matter.
On January 12th, Maho apologised to fans during a stage performance for putting the group in a bad spot light and for causing the fans to worry. Due to this behaviour, many other members (such as Kitahara Rie, Sashihara Rinoand Yokoyama Yui) spoke up and the news were also released in western media, such as TIME and Daily Mail.
AKB48 Senbatsu Elections
8th Senbatsu Election - Not Ranked
9th Senbatsu Election - #53 (Future Girls)
10th Senbatsu Election - #70 (Upcoming Girls)
NGT48 Kenkyuusei → Team NIII → Team G
Joined NGT48 as a Kenkyuusei on July 20, 2015
Promoted to Team NIII on January 10, 2016 (Team NIII Formation)
Transferred to Team G on April 13, 2018 (NGT48 Team Shuffle)
From Thread (update 2019-02-14)
NGT48 ASSAULT CASE
Any discussion, info, news, etc... Please post to the link above.
SUMMARY OF THE CASE
Cisalpine88 said: ↑
Okay, you know what, this is getting serious, and seriously disturbing on top of that that.
I choose to return here because of this short Showroom update that was streamed today. I wished to not touch the whole affair until things had finally gotten back to normal and I had a better grasp of the whole picture to make full sense out of this situation. It looked as if things had gone back to normal at several points during the last few weeks, with Maho even sending a tweet yesterday to reassure that her prolonged absence was just all a matter of "stress", stating that she had "lost 4kg over the last 2 weeks", but that "anyone would have suffered weight loss if they found themselves in this situation, so it's alright", as it can be read here:
https://twitter.com/maho_yamaguchi/status/1082222985166020608
I sort of felt relived to hear Maho back, hoping things were settled. Well, seems it was not the case after all. Seeing Maho in this state makes me seriously wonder what the hell is going wrong inside of NGT, its management, or a certain portion of the NGT fanbase, whichever is the case.
Please note that it seems like the stream got cut off externally by the staff of Showroom, not because it hit curfew time (which is usually midnight).
Sorry for rushing this out without much formatting (I will edit it better at a more appropriate moment), but I think that it seems there is some serious stuff going on, more so than I had imagined at first, that needs to be investigated on a criminal level here.
"I had tried to send a mobame mail before but I got stopped and couldn't send anything. I wanted to tell everything, but nothing will get solved until I say the truth.
There's still other people who might go on to suffer the same experience, but I decided to just wait for a month. But they did nothing at all to deal with it in the end.
Even Imamura-san, he would speak about «making it a clean NGT», «making it a new NGT», of how «people who do bad things would get fired» ...and yet they did nothing to deal with it.
Everyone's personal informations, they got disclosed around too.
That, once again, I... The fact that carrying oneself diligently would result in...
I wouldn't be able to bear it, if any other girl working with seriousness will end up in a dreadful experience like this.
I am glad that I got helped out of it, this time around ...but I couldn't avoid wondering what it would have happened if I had ended up getting killed instead.
But if things had gone beyond the point of recovery, I just wouldn't have made it out in time.
Why is it that things that aren't allowed in other groups are tolerated within NGT? I really can't understand it...
It doesn't feel like I am being alive anymore.
Normally... Even some time before, like for the Aikabu Senbatsu, it was happy to work along together with everyone. ...Every day felt enjoyable after getting into Team G. It really felt uplifting. Laughing all together, being all smiles on a normal basis, that alone made things enjoyable enough. That alone was enough to feel happy.
Yet, in spite of that, how could things have come to this? I have no idea...
Is there anything wrong about carrying oneself diligently? So is getting into love affairs the right choice, instead? I have no idea about that anymore, either... I don't understand what's the point of it all...
Why it's people who carry themselves diligently who are forced to experience these situations? Is there anything wrong about carrying oneself diligently? For what reason should someone end up in a dreadful experience like this?
I truly wanted to say everything about it, but they promised me they would solve things out for me, so during the course of this month I decided to bear it and wait, although the situation was disturbing.
And despite all of that, as a result, they did nothing. The people who committed those wrongdoings, everything about that was left untouched as it was...
I don't understand it anymore.
What would have happened if someone had done something beyond the point of recovery instead? I want to tell everything, but it would cause trouble for the people who have offered me their assistance. But then again, even someone else besides me (stream is cut off here)"
(click on the image to jump to the Dailymotion video)
In the interest of providing as much information on this case as possible, I feel it should be added that the last mobame mail to be sent by Maho on December 23, before falling into silence, other than being mostly a schedule about the handshake event on the day after, also contained inside a single line that said "I was wrong to think of everyone as scary and having fallen into a sense of self-loathing, sorry", which is obviously in reference to any NGT fans reading it.
This is all for now, for the sake of throwing clarification on this case and the identity of culprits, though if things go on any further I might as well consider translating word by word and releasing here the mobame mails that I mentioned about one month ago.
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nobodywil, Sep 8, 2015
homurachan Kenkyuusei
She's gorgeous! I'm a little jealous of her special skill haha
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homurachan, Sep 8, 2015
wotarubsakb Kenkyuusei
yamamotosayaka
lepetitechiot
"collecting pictures of beautiful girls" - same
wotarubsakb, Sep 8, 2015
HogwartsHokage Kenkyuusei
odanana
Haha, she sounds like someone you need whenever you need to get something from a vending machine.
Maybe she's a wota at heart like Sasshi is?
HogwartsHokage, Sep 9, 2015
burningbrita Kenkyuusei
sparklingbrita
In the first pictures of NGT48, Maho was one of the members who stood out right away. She's so beautiful! And her hobbies and special skills made me even more of a fan She seems to be getting a LOT of attention, her Youtube view count is at 216,415 now (Katomina, in second place, only has 64,448). I'm betting she'll rank in for the 2016 sousenkyo!
burningbrita, Sep 9, 2015
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Idol Hell
minegishiminami
I can't stop lolling at her special skills and hobbies. Is this the smell of NGT48's Variety Queen?
Ashitaba, Sep 9, 2015
^ One can only hope! Can't wait for more TV appearances.
HogwartsHokage, Sep 10, 2015
I'm looking forward to see her in AKBingo... specially Muchaburi Dodgeball >D
Ashitaba, Sep 10, 2015
STS Kenkyuusei
yamaguchimaho
I think she will be my first NGT's oshi (may be kami-oshi). Not now, of course but in the future, I think... She just gorgeous, elegant and a litle ponkotsu. Honto ni MEGAMI! but I'm a little disappointed that I did not see her in documentaries and AKB SHOW! more push for Maho MORE! MORE!
I don't know... Maho or not...
why many want to see her in Nogizaka
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STS, Sep 12, 2015
kitarieoshi4life Kenkyuusei
kitahararie
Happy birthday, Mahohon!!!!
kitarieoshi4life, Sep 17, 2015
OMG she's officially 20, huh? Happy birthday Maho!
Happy Bday Maho!
I've updated her current age to 20 in the OP.
nobodywil, Sep 17, 2015
Happy birthday, Maho! I think she has an amazing year ahead of her
burningbrita, Sep 17, 2015
Happy birthday Maho!
homurachan, Sep 18, 2015
adorable video of the members singing happy birthday to mahohon
Love how they were trying to pinch her cheeks at the end.
That was cute
tooooo cute. Maho, Moeka and Miharu became friends. they are always(?) next to each other in the photos.
kirifuda Kenkyuusei
miyawakisakura
akaihoshi15
Happy Birthday, Mahohon!!! The members sang Happy Birthday to her.
https://twitter.com/official_ngt48/status/644496187576311810
kirifuda, Sep 18, 2015
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Fleet Farm changes policies for selling guns
It will stop advertising assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines, but will still sell them.
By John Ewoldt Star Tribune
April 2, 2018 — 7:30pm
Fleet Farm quietly changed its gun marketing last month.
The retailer stopped all advertising and promotions for assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines but it will continue to sell them, Derick Prelle, Fleet Farm's chief executive, said in an e-mail interview.
"In response to customer input, we made the ad decision a month ago," he said. The policy was fully implemented through March, he said.
Other gun sellers such as Dick's Sporting Goods, Walmart and Fred Meyer quit selling assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines and raised the age limit for anyone purchasing guns or ammunition to 21. The larger magazines allow for multiple ammunition rounds, in some cases 20 or more, to be fired without reloading.
Fleet Farm also changed its background-check policy. Currently, federal law allows a sale to take place if the gun seller receives no response from the FBI within three days. Fleet Farm changed its policy so that "no sale will occur unless we receive a positive 'OK to sell' response from the FBI."
Typically, when federally licensed firearms dealers request a background check of a prospective purchaser, they get one of three answers — approve, deny or further review. If the dealer doesn't hear an answer within three days, even if it's under further review, they tend to assume it is OK to sell to the customer.
JEFF WHEELER • Star Tribune file photo
Fleet Farm has halted all advertising for assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines, but will continue to sell them.
In Minnesota, prospective buyers of semiautomatic assault-style rifles from a federally licensed dealer must also obtain a permit to purchase from a local police department or sheriff's office.
To ensure 100 percent compliance with its new background policy, the company instituted a software change that provides an extra layer of security. Prelle said the extra security should be in place within the next few weeks.
Companies that have made changes to their gun policies do not always make them permanent. After the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012, Dick's halted sales of assault-style rifles but then started selling them at its Field & Stream stores a few months later. When asked on "Good Morning America" at the end of February if the company might later start selling assault-style rifles again, Chief Executive Ed Stack said, "We have eliminated these guns permanently."
Several retailers that sell guns have not made recent changes, including Bloomington-based Gander Outdoors, Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops.
Although the company still uses the name "Mills Fleet Farm" in its advertising, the Mills family no longer has significant involvement or ownership. More than a year ago the Mills family sold the firm to KKR, a New York investment firm, for a reported but unconfirmed $1.2 billion.
John Ewoldt is a business reporter for the Star Tribune. He writes about small and large retailers including supermarkets, restaurants, consumer issues and trends, and personal finance.
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You are here: Home / Newsroom / Newsroom / With Russia Meddling In U.S. Affairs, Putin’s In Over His Head
With Russia Meddling In U.S. Affairs, Putin’s In Over His Head
March 7, 2017 /0 Comments/in Newsroom /by Joe Levin
Vladimir Putin is often described as a canny poker player, taking advantage of his opponents’ obvious weaknesses to make the best of the rather lousy cards Russia’s dire situation has dealt him.
As the leaks from the investigation into links between President Donald Trump’s team and the Kremlin turn into a steady stream, it’s starting to look like for once, Putin has overplayed his hand.
Just a few months ago, after Britain’s “Leave” vote in the Brexit referendum and Trump’s shock victory in the U.S. elections, it seemed that Putin had laid down a royal flush.
He had dramatically weakened the two international organizations he hates the most: the EU, which placed damaging economic sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2014, and the Western defense alliance NATO, which Putin believes is encroaching on Russia’s borders and vital sphere of influence.
Instead of the professional stateswoman Hillary Clinton, who had openly criticized his policies, he was to have in the White House an inexperienced braggart who admired him as a strong man who had restored Russia’s confidence.
But while the Kremlin’s media celebrated Trump’s victory in the first few weeks, their accolades have been much more muted recently and news organizations are even beginning to criticize the new administration. It is clear now that Putin, like nearly every other analyst and pundit in the world, did not expect Trump to actually win.
Now that he has, the blowback against what was clearly an attempt by Russia to interfere with – if not influence – the U.S. elections could turn out to be extremely damaging to Putin’s interests.
One senior Israeli intelligence official, a seasoned Kremlin-watcher, explained that the Russians believe their use of online disinformation and hacking simply mirrors tactics pioneered by the Americans. Essentially, they see it as a defense strategy. In some cases, like the recent parliamentary election in Montenegro, a tiny Balkan nation which Russia sees as within its orbit, it is conceivable that the Kremlin planned to help a pro-Russian party come to power.
As far as a powerful adversary as the U.S. is concerned, the Russian intention was simply to muddy the waters and create some internal trouble for the expected President Clinton instead of embarking on her ambitious foreign policy of challenging Russia in the Middle East and other regions.
As a former intelligence officer, Putin knows fully well that even an American president cannot purge his intelligence community and military establishment of tens of thousands of professional officers capable of making independent assessments.
While Trump may be surprised at the damaging leaks now coming out of the intelligence and security services he officially commands, Vladimir Putin certainly is not.
In the short term, the chaos in Washington may be working in Russia’s favor, giving it more of a free rein to pursue its agenda, but Trump’s victory, and the extent to which the unintended success of Russia’s online disinformation and hacking may have helped it, is already proving to have problematic implications for the Kremlin.
Here are a few of those unintended consequences:
Resistance to Russia is now bipartisan In one of the 2012 presidential debates, Barack Obama thrilled his Democratic supporters when he zinged Republican candidate Mitt Romney who considered Russia the greatest foreign threat facing America: “Governor, the 1980s called and they want their foreign policy back.
” It took over four years, but at least on this issue, the Democrats have firmly departed from Obama’s position.
President Trump may still yearn for Putin to be his friend, as he once tweeted, but for now both main parties regard him as a major threat.
No chance of sanctions relief – Any prospect of Putin achieving one of his main goals of removing both American and European sanctions from his economy seem increasingly remote right now.
Any hint of support for sanction relief from an administration under investigation for ties to the Kremlin will be met with a massive outcry.
NATO has found new purpose and support – During the election campaign, Trump openly questioned the effectiveness of America’s military alliances, including NATO.
But instead of weakening the alliance, the evidence of Russian interference has put a spotlight in Putin’s ambitions.
If anything, it has focused minds on the importance of the defense organization that was questioned by some in the quarter-century since the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
While Trump’s low appreciation of NATO has greatly disturbed European nations relying on the Atlantic Alliance for their security from an increasingly aggressive Russia, Vice President Mike Pence has already traveled to Europe in an attempt to calm their fears.
This bad president-good vice president attitude toward NATO partners could well bring about the opposite of the result desired by Putin.
For the first time since the end of the Cold War, many European NATO members, even anti-militaristic Germany, are seriously considering boosting their defense budgets for fear of losing the American umbrella, and talk of more robust European military cooperation is turning in to action.
An alternative administration With more members of Trump’s inner circle embroiled in the Russian scandal and becoming potential targets of an investigation, the existing disorder in the White House will intensify.
The political vacuum is already being filled by the responsible grown-ups: the vice president, state and defense secretaries and national security adviser and their much more orderly teams.
All have seen how former National Security Adviser Flynn was taken down by his own Russian connections and will work very hard not to get tainted in any way.
Instead, they will ally with the professionals working to curb Russian influence.
There is already evidence of an alternative administration outside the White House gearing into action, and its purpose will be to be much more vigilant of the Kremlin.
Russia’s cyberwarfare has now been blunted To be effective, cyberwarfare needs to remain hidden from the eye until its damage has been wrought, and tracing the perpetrator must be extremely difficult.
Whether or not the Russians tried very hard to remain undetected, their modus operandi last year using hacking collectives, inseminating stolen documents through Wikileaks, spreading false stories both through Kremlin channels like Russia Today and Sputnik or thinly-veiled front sites has been exposed.
This affects not only how Russian interference in last year’s campaign is viewed, but also greatly reduces the potency of Russian cyberwarfare in the future.
The campaign of French centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron has claimed it is being hacked by the Russians.
Whether or not this is true, Macron is now polling well ahead of the two pro-Russian candidates for the French presidency, Marine Le Pen and Francois Fillon. Being hacked by Russia may soon turn out to be an advantage in western elections.
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Controversial Film Contains Beauty, Horror
Movie: ‘Mother!’
Leon Graham
What to make of a movie so full of sickening contradictions as “Mother!,” the latest creation from the apparently fevered mind of Darren Aronofsky? Both beautiful and horrible to look at, is it parable or lurid exploitation, meditation or sensationalism, honest or another of Aronofsky’s manipulations? (I would use another noun that includes “mother” if this were not a family newspaper).
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Movies: Beacon Independent Film Festival
Fred Baumgarten
While Hollywood is scaring us, scaling buildings, blowing up things and only occasionally making us laugh, independent documentary filmmakers are toiling in the trenches, bringing us gut-wrenching stories that need to be told.
Such were three films shown at the Beacon Independent Film Festival, which was held Sept. 15 to 17 in Beacon, N.Y. (Details are at www.beaconindiefilmfest.org.)Each was raw and haunting, with an urgent message. They fell under a Saturday afternoon session appropriately titled “Failing Institutions.”
Film Production Closes Area Road
Movie: ‘A Quiet Place’
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The production of “A Quiet Place,” a supernatural horror film directed by John Krasinski and produced by Michael Bay, has shut down West Dover Road (County Route 20) in the towns of Dover and Pawling through Oct. 23.
According to the Dutchess County Department of Public Works, a quarter-mile section of West Dover Road near Blackberry Road was closed on Sept. 6 and a detour has been posted, redirecting traffic over Route 22 via Pleasant Ridge Road and River Road.
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Movie: ‘It’
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Andy Muschietti’s “It,” based on Stephen King’s novel, is about a creepy clown of the supernatural variety that preys on children in late 1980s Maine. A group of plucky kids, who already take enough crap, band together to face the evil menace.
What a pleasure it is to squirm in a movie theater for the right reasons. “It” is the world record holder for “Don’t go into the cellar” moments.
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Taylor Sheridan is a screenwriter who captures elements of the zeitgeist of contemporary America. In 2015’s “Sicario,” it was the continuing drug war on the U.S.-Mexican border, while in 2016’s gritty, mesmerizing “Hell or High Water” it was the desperate actions of two brothers hard-pressed for money in the post-recession Texas Panhandle.
It’s Absurd, But You’ll Laugh
Movie: ‘Logan Lucky’
Steven Soderbergh is a control freak: He writes his own scripts under aliases, does most of his own camera work and his own editing. No wonder he took a three-year break from making movies. Now he is back with “Logan Lucky,” an unusual film even for a maker of strange films. Whether you will like it depends on your willingness to ignore absurdity of story, broadness of acting and patronizing of characters and setting.
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‘Comrade Detective” is a six-part television series streaming on Amazon Video. Ostensibly a 1980s cop show from Romania, it is really an extended put-on from Channing Tatum and Jon Ronson.
The episodes were shot in Romania with Romanian actors, and the deliberately bad dubbing uses the voices of American and British actors.
Hard To Watch, Important To See
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In July 1967, against a backdrop of racial unrest in cities across the country, Detroit police raided an unlicensed nightclub where the black community had gathered to celebrate the return of several soldiers from Vietnam.
As the police rounded up the revelers, a crowd gathered, a bottle was thrown and a few people began breaking store windows and looting the contents. At first the police stood by, expecting the discord to settle down on its own, but by morning the Michigan State Police and National Guard had been called.
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Movie: ‘Dunkirk’
Reality has never been part of Christopher Nolan’s cinematic canon. From his breakout “Memento” in 2000 through the “Dark Knight” Batman trilogy to “Inception” and “Interstellar,” he has given audiences worlds born in his imagination. So a real event, the miraculous evacuation of more than 300,000 Allied troops from the expansive English Channel beaches of Dunkirk, France, would hardly seem a subject that interested Nolan. Yet it has for over 25 years.
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Sham Shui Po social housing builder Thelloy targets year-end finish
Business | 15 Apr 2019 1:52 pm
Thelloy Development (1546) says it hopes to build 89 social housing units in Nam Cheong Street, Sham Shui Po, using a modular method by the end of this year.The HK$35.7 million project awarded by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service is in the design stage.Paul Chung Koon-man said the new method features free-standing integrated modules complete with finishes, fixtures, and fitti...
Thelloy Development (1546) says it hopes to build 89 social housing units in Nam Cheong Street, Sham Shui Po, using a modular method by the end of this year.
The HK$35.7 million project awarded by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service is in the design stage.
Paul Chung Koon-man said the new method features free-standing integrated modules complete with finishes, fixtures, and fittings, which are manufactured and assembled in a factory.He said 90 percent of the construction would be ompleted in the mainland, cutting labor needs by 80 percent and saving about two-thirds of the labor cost.
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Monks under ultimatum to return for patriotic education
May 9, 2014 11:57 am0 commentsViews: 15
Chinese authorities in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) were reported to have given the monks of Jesho Baikar monastery in Nagchu Prefecture a deadline of Mar 8 to return or face “serious consequences,” after they had fled to avoid a patriotic education campaign there, reported Radio Free Asia (RFA) Mar 6, citing Tibetan sources. The launch of the campaign followed a major clash between Tibetan nomads and police in the area on Nov 20, 2008. Twenty-two Tibetans—10 monks and 12 laypeople—were reported to remain in detention after the clash.
“Chinese work teams tried to conduct a patriotic campaign in Baikar monastery, but the monks were uncooperative and many refused to comply—they started abandoning the monastery,” the report said. Besides, some 50 armed police were stationed at the monastery, along with a contingent of work-team members conducting the patriotic education.
The education programme included requiring the monks to condemn the Dalai Lama, abandon his photos, and stop listening to overseas radio broadcasts. “Listening is considered a political activity against the government, and the monks were threatened with life imprisonment,” RFA quoted another source as saying.
The clash began with a petty dispute between three monks from the monastery and a Chinese shopkeeper in Baikar Township in Nagchu prefecture. When police acted in an entirely partisan manner to arrest and mercilessly beat the monks while entirely letting off the shopkeeper, the local Tibetans became outraged, leading to a protest by hundreds of them. When the police refused to release the monks, the crowd became violent and ransacked government buildings and vehicles. Hundreds of armed police were rushed to the area. Six Tibetans were detained and an unknown number of Tibetans injured, leading to a protest on Nov 21 by an even bigger crowd of nearly 1000.
A 14-year-old monk named Tsering Gyaltsen, who wore a photo of the Dalai Lama around his neck at the time of his detention, was reported to have been severely beaten by police for refusing to denounce the Dalai Lama. At the end of it, three monks were given one, two and three-year jail terms, respectively, while 12 Tibetan nomads remain to be sentenced.
The report also said that in Dec 2008, two more monks were detained for refusing to sign criticisms of the Dalai Lama or to pay a 10,000-yuan fine. The monastery had remained mostly deserted since early Dec’08, when most of its estimated 180 monks left it.
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RESIDENTS: Ed Sullivan
Ed Sullivan, circa 1935.
In this installment of our notable residents series, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Ed Sullivan ‒ journalist, television personality, and Tudor City tenant. Here is his life, in bullet points:
MC-ing the Harvest Moon Ball, 1939
✱ Born in East Harlem, 1901. Becomes a sportswriter, working his way up to writing the sports column in the Evening Graphic. replacing Walter Winchell, who has been promoted to the Broadway beat. This is the start of a longtime feud between the two. Sullivan was always replacing Winchell.
✱ Hired as the Daily News' Broadway gossip columnist in 1932 (replacing Winchell, who has decamped to the Daily Mirror). The column is called Broadway, later renamed Little Old New York.
✱ Rents an apartment in Tudor City, date unknown. We like to think it's right after he signs with the News ‒ so he can walk to work, of course. Soon his column is peppered with Tudor City items. Some examples:
. . . There is a Miss Dodge, in Tudor City, who has a white lamb for a street companion. . . Street scene ‒ C.D. Batchelor, famous editorial cartoonist, rushing up E. 41st St. to the Tudor City Art Exhib. . . Katherine Cornell, with a dachshund on a leash, ignores the "No Dogs Allowed" sign and strides into Tudor City Park. . . Eileen Dunn of Tudor City says her club is heartbroken over the news that Tyrone Power is secretly wed to Janet Gaynor. . .
✱ Hosts live variety shows as a sideline, which include vaudeville routines to warm up the audiences. In April, 1935, he runs an item in the News about rehearsing a routine in Tudor City with veteran vaudevillian Patsy Flick, a Yiddish dialect comedian.
1955 TV Guide cover
✱ Moves out of Tudor City in May, 1935, moving up to a seven-room apartment on E. 64th Street, his fortunes clearly on the rise.
✱ His hosting gigs come to the attention of CBS, and in 1948 he's tapped to emcee a television variety show called Toast of the Town. The show's a hit, quickly renamed the Ed Sullivan Show, and goes on to become the longest running variety show in television history, showcasing over 10,000 acts.
✱ The show goes off the air in 1971, and Sullivan dies three years later, aged 73.
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Ioanna Gika
Joint Album of the Week: Rose Elinor Dougall and Weyes Blood
Runners Up Include: The Drums, Ioanna Gika, Idlewild, and Priests
For this week's Album of the Week we have a tie, two albums we've been heavily supporting for several months now: Rose Elinor Dougall's A New Illusion and Weyes Blood's Titanic Rising. Below is info on both albums, as well as a round up and streams for other notable albums released today. More
Ioanna Gika (ex-Io Echo) - Stream the New Album
Thalassa Out Now via Sargent House
Ioanna Gika was formerly the frontwoman for Los Angeles dark electro shoegaze duo Io Echo, but today she has released her debut solo album, Thalassa, via Sargent House. Now that the album is out, you can stream the whole thing below. Also below are Gika's upcoming tour dates supporting Garbage. More
Ioanna Gika (ex-Io Echo) Shares New Song “Swan”
Thalassa Due Out April 5 via Sargent House
Ioanna Gika was formerly the frontwoman for Los Angeles dark electro shoegaze duo Io Echo, but she is releasing her debut solo album, Thalassa, on April 5 via Sargent House. Now she has shared another song from it, "Swan." Listen below, followed by her upcoming tour dates supporting Garbage. More
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Feb 22, 2019 By Mark Redfern
There were many strong contenders for this week's Songs of the Week. We could've gone as high as a Top 15 instead of the regular Top 10 and as it is there are a whopping 11 honorable mentions, with some good tracks that also almost made the honorable mention list to. More
Ioanna Gika (ex-Io Echo) Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares Video for New Song “Out of Focus”
Feb 19, 2019 By Christopher Roberts
Ioanna Gika was formerly the frontwoman for Los Angeles dark electro shoegaze duo Io Echo, but now she has announced her debut solo album, Thalassa, and has shared a self-directed video for a new song from it, "Out of Focus." More
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Oct 19, 2018 By Christopher Roberts
An artist whose last song also made it to #1 on that week's list and an anti-Donald Trump protest song scheduled to be covered by many more artists head this week's Songs of the Week list. Plus Thom Yorkemakes the list yet again. More
Ioanna Gika of Io Echo Shares New Solo Song “Roseate”
Her Debut Solo Album Due Out in Early 2019 via Sargent House
Ioanna Gika, frontwoman for Los Angeles dark electro shoegaze duo Io Echo, has shared a new solo song, "Roseate." It's the first taste of her debut solo album, which is due out in early 2019 via Sargent House. "Roseate" sounds a bit like Io Echo remixed by Zola Jesus. More
16th Annual Artist Survey: Ioanna Gika
Gika on #MeToo, Bono, Social Media, and Artificial Intelligence
For Under the Radar's 16th Annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to the last year, plus some fun personal questions. More
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May 02, 2019 By James Thornhill
Context is a powerful thing. It has the power to elevate just another record into the realms of the mythical. With that in mind Ioanna Gika's debut solo record, Thalassa, has a stronger start in life than most new releases. More
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Society Scrap collector loses hand to war-era bomb
Scrap collector loses hand to war-era bomb
Friday, November 02, 2012 08:30 Email Print
The decade-long American bombardment of Vietnam claimed another casualty this week, one of over 100,000 injuries and deaths caused by unexploded ordnance here in the nearly 40 years since the war's end.
A man in the north-central province of Quang Tri was seriously injured Monday (October 29) while trying to cut open an unexploded Vietnam War-era cluster bomb for scrap metal.
At around 5 p.m. Bui Manh Thang, 67, of Trieu Ai Commune, Trieu Phong District, was trying to remove the explosives from the bomb in order to sell the rest as building metal. The explosives blew up and caused another piece of ordnance nearby to detonate.
The explosion shocked residents of Nai Cuu Phuong Village, who rushed to Thang's house and found him seriously wounded on the front porch.
Thang was rushed to Quang Tri Hospital where surgeons had to amputate his right hand. He also suffered severe injuries to his left hand, neck, jawbone, left knee and both feet.
According to Vo Phuong, a Nai Cuu Phuong local, Thang had been collecting scrap metal for years.
Much of the scrap metal found in Quang Tri is leftover war munitions. Central Vietnam was the most heavily bombed part of the country during the Vietnam War.
Phuong said that Thang's grandchildren often played in the house while their parents were at work and their grandfather dismantled unexploded ordnance (UXO). Fortunately, the children were at school when the accident happened.
Following the accident, officers from Project RENEW (Restoring the Environment and Neutralizing the Effects of the War) visited Thang's house Tuesday and found more than 100 pieces of UXO scattered in front of the house and in the garden.
War ordnance found underneath Central Vietnam home
500lb war-era bomb found in central Vietnam
Project RENEW said the team would make sure all remaining UXO are removed for safe disposal.
Since the war in Vietnam ended in 1975, scrap metal collecting has accounted for 34 percent of the 104,000 total deaths and injuries due to unexploded war ordnance, according to Project RENEW.
Crippling poverty has forced many farmers in central Vietnam to seek out the abundant war-era scrap metal scattered throughout the hills, forests and jungles.
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Double Fine Will Publish The Adventure Last Life
Double Fine has announced that they will now be publishing titles developed by other independent game developers. One such title is Last Life, a three part episodic adventure game based on modern adventure games such as Kentucky Route Zero and Telltale's The Walking Dead series, where a detective must investigate his own murder. The first episode will be funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign. If you missed the Kickstarter, you can still back the game through Paypal.
The other game that Double Fine announced they are publishing is the puzzle platform game Escape Goat 2, which is available to purchase now.
And, while we're on the subject of Double Fine, Brandon Dillon's amnesia fortnight prototype joins turned full release, Hack 'n' Slash, joins Spacebase DF-9 as a full release in the making on Steam Early Access, and is available from the Steam store for $20 USD, or $25 USD including the soundtrack.
Posted by Jennifer McMurray at 11:53 AM
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Why is Elizabeth Perpetually Popular?
Baby Profile by Vera Kratochvil
When pondering classic and even regal names, there is one that almost always comes to mind: Elizabeth. This perpetually popular name surely has a good reason for remaining as such! But what is that reason? Beyond its elegance and beauty, Elizabeth tends to flow very well with many names. This is one of the reasons that it has remained within the Top 30 every single year since 1880.
But why does it pair so well? Elizabeth is used for both a first and middle name. People love Elizabeth as a first name because of how versatile the nicknames are, ranging from Ellie to Liz to Betsy to Beth, and many many more in between.
In this instance, we shall investigate why Elizabeth works so well as a middle name. Many people clump it in with all the other "filler" or "connector" middle names that simply fill an empty spot between the first and last names, such as Anne, Grace, Marie, Claire, etc. However, many argue that Elizabeth doesn't deserve to be classified as such. Rather, despite its popularity, it is somewhat one-of-a-kind.
1.) It starts with a vowel, which is appealing, but the "L" tends to get most of the sound emphasis which allows Elizabeth to flow with names that end with a vowel.
2.) The overall stress of the full name is put on the second syllable which helps to connect it to the first with a beautiful flow.
3.) The four-syllable length of Elizabeth makes it long-but-not-too-long. In many cases, four syllables is the perfect length to differentiate it from the first name before introducing you to the last name. For example, Clara Elizabeth Miller tends to roll off the tongue slightly better than a shorter middle name like Clara Leigh Miller. One might hear it incorrectly as "Claralee or Claraly." Whereas Elizabeth makes a bold but graceful stance in its own place.
4.) The name ends with a consonant sound that isn't often heard in other names. (How many can you think of that end with -th?) Most first names used today end with -a, -e, -n, -r or -y, which pair perfectly with the different beginning AND ending of Elizabeth.
Much of Elizabeth's success is undoubtedly due to the reasons listed above. The combination of them makes this name very versatile yet unique.
If you are looking for other options instead of Elizabeth, you'd do well to examine other four-syllable names with the stress on the second syllable. Most of these will also flow very beautifully with almost any first name.Test out your favorite first names with the names below as the middle name, and then try it with Elizabeth. Which do you prefer?
Bidelia
Eulalia
If you notice, the majority of these names end with A. If you refer back to my fourth point above, many feminine first names seem to end with A as well. While some parents find the rhyming to be cute, most will agree that Sarah Octavia, for example, is too much A sound. Whereas Sadie Octavia sounds much better. However, because of Elizabeth's different ending, Sarah Elizabeth and Sadie Elizabeth both work.
If you are interested in using one of the names listed above, one way to avoid the repetitious endings (like Sarah Octavia) is to end the first and middle names with different vowel sounds. For example, Stella Calliope or Lily Veronica.
Also, ending the first name with a consonant helps, like Piper Cordelia or Caitlin Amelia. Or use a middle name that ends in a consonant-sound like Evangeline. Sophia Evangeline or Hadley Evangeline work very well!
It is clearly all up to interpretation and personal taste. Even different accents may throw this theory off. But there has to be a reason why Elizabeth has remained so consistently used over the past 132 recorded years. Elizabeth has never ranked higher than #26, and even then there were upwards of 10,000 babies who bore the name.
Very few other names in history have stats like this.
Do you like the name Elizabeth or would you opt for one of the other options instead?
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Reacting to the growing demand for a year round athletic facility and sports center that provides varied recreational opportunities, The Edge Sports Center was developed to provide a state-of-the-art recreational facility for athletes of all ages.
The athletic facility and sports complex is anchored with two ice hockey rinks, two outdoor turf athletic fields with one field enclosed from mid-November through March, a state of the art athlete training center, and Achieve Physical Therapy.
In addition to filling a vital need in the community, the Edge Sports Center provides local and regional businesses the unique opportunity to reach an audience of athletes and families of local communities and beyond.
With annual attendance of over 575,000 athletes and family members, the Edge Sports Center has become the premier hub as a North West Boston recreational facility. The athletic facility hosts over 260,000 youth athletes and over 85,000 adult athletes each year.
The ice rinks at the Edge Sports Center plays host to youth and adult teams from throughout New England. There are over 5,000 youth and adult hockey players that use the sports facility on a weekly basis during hockey season. In addition, many families utilize the ice skating rink for figure skating, learn to skate programs, public skating, and summer camps.
The major tenants in the hockey rink are the local programs of Lexington Bedford Youth Hockey, Bedford High School Hockey, Concord Carlisle High School Hockey, Lexington High School Hockey, and the East Coast Wizards youth hockey program, one of the largest and most prestigious youth hockey programs in the country. The East Coast Wizards Hockey alone is comprised of 850 players on 22 girls’ teams, 21 boys’ teams, a co-ed development program, and adult hockey teams. The team range from age 4 through Junior (under 20). The Edge Sports Center hosts a minimum of 750 youth hockey games, 600 adult hockey games and 60 high school hockey games per season. Visiting hockey teams come from area towns such as Lincoln, Newton, Sudbury, Wayland, Westford, Burlington, Woburn, Winchester, and Weston
The Edge Sports Center was founded and is managed by Scott Fusco. Scott graduated from Harvard University in 1986 where he was a two time All-American hockey player, the career scoring leader, and the Hobey Baker award winner in that year. Scott was also was a member of the US Olympic Hockey Team in 1984 and 1988. Prior to starting the Edge Sports Center, Fusco was a founder and Sr. Vice President of Software Quality Partners, a large regional IT consulting company.
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SAP and Badgley Mischka Introduce the Badgley Mischka Runway Mobile App by SAP for New York Fashion Week: The Shows
As official technology partner for NYFW: The Shows, SAP integrates innovative solutions for designers, media and the fashion community
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) and Badgley Mischka today announced that they will unveil the Badgley Mischka Runway mobile app by SAP, available exclusively on the iPhone and iPad, that will allow audience members at the designers’ February 13 New York Fashion Week (NYFW) fashion show to interact, in real time, with the collection as it debuts down the runway. Backed by SAP® technology, the Badgley Mischka Runway app will also provide a unique post-show experience for both on-site and virtual attendees.
The Badgley Mischka Runway app will feature exclusive details of each look in the Badgley Mischka Fall 2018 collection and each model’s name. Using the app’s “like” and “love” functions, show attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback for invaluable real-time data and analytics that Badgley Mischka will use for future design and production decisions. The app will be available for download in the App Store February 9. The app was built using SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS, which was developed by Apple and SAP. The app also uses the SAP Fiori® user experience and SAP Leonardo Internet of Things capabilities.
“Fashion is a fast-paced industry — not just during Fashion Week, but year-round,” said Mark Badgley, Badgley Mischka. “Through our work with SAP at New York Fashion Week, we are excited to be receiving real-time insights about our collection from industry insiders and consumers, which will ultimately help us bring these looks to market.”
Following the Badgley Mischka show on February 13, SAP will host a Fashion Insider Panel, “Demystifying Digital: The Future of Fashion Is Now,” featuring Jennifer Morgan, Executive Board Member, Global Customer Operations, SAP, and Mark Badgley and James Mischka, Badgley Mischka designers, as well as supermodel and entrepreneur Coco Rocha. They will discuss how to best leverage the intersection of fashion and technology to more effectively reach the millennial consumer.
“How brands connect and engage directly with consumers creates the greatest opportunity for business in the 21st century,” said Morgan. “SAP is at the center of helping companies meet this challenge, and we’re thrilled to partner with an iconic brand like Badgley Mischka to showcase how our innovations are shaping the future of retail and connecting businesses, consumers and designers alike.”
With these initiatives, SAP continues to bring in-demand innovation to the fashion and retail space, building upon its existing work with 20 of the top 20 global apparel and footwear retailers. SAP helps fashion decision-makers gain real-time visibility into inventories, optimize demand-supply matching and drive consistent customer interaction across channels and geographies on one common platform.
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About Badgley Mischka
Over the past thirty years, Badgley Mischka has flourished into a true lifestyle brand recognizable worldwide. To date, the Badgley Mischka brand includes multiple product categories such as Eveningwear, Day Dresses, Sportswear, Outerwear, Bridal, Swimwear, Footwear, Handbags, Eyewear, Timepieces and Jewelry. Mark Badgley and James Mischka’s timeless designs appeal to a wide range of fashionable women including Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, Taylor Swift, Sarah Jessica Parker and Carrie Underwood. Badgley
Mischka is sold in the most prestigious stores in the world including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods and Harvey Nichols in addition to the Badgley Mischka flagship boutique in Los Angeles.
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The Best Time to Buy or Sell Used Smartphones, According to OLX Data
The forthcoming release of the Samsung Galaxy S10 means it’s decision-making time: Loyal fans are thinking about selling their previous generation unit and upgrading to the latest one. Meanwhile, those who simply need to replace their phones that conked out are mulling over buying the older model.
Whether you intend to sell or buy a used smartphone, it’s worth knowing the price trends of the previous generation phones when their latest iterations are about to be launched. It can give you an idea of the best time to buy or sell a secondhand mobile phone.
To give you a clear view of the best time to buy or sell, online classifieds giant OLX studied its data on the most sold phone brand in the world, Samsung. OLX examined the prices of used Galaxy S8 units when the S9 was revealed. The biggest online buy and sell platform also looked at the classifieds community’s interest (measured in views and inquiries) in secondhand S8 phone ads when its successor was about to be launched.
“Intuitively, prices for older generation phones swiftly lose value after the release of a newer model. Our data support the claim. Through our in-depth analysis, we get precise insights on timing. As you know, timing is everything,” said OLX's Head of Goods & Services Rambo Joinani.
The best time to sell
To get the best value out of your pre-loved phone, put it up for sale on OLX 30 days before the release of the latest model. Can’t let go of it that soon? Sell it on the date of the newest model’s release to spare yourself from a P700 price decrease when you vend it a week later.
Inquiries on and views of used smartphones on OLX usually peak 20 days before the release of a new model. The interest starts to slow down 7 days before the latest generation phone’s launch.
The best time to purchase
In general, the best time to buy a previous generation phone is 7 days after the launch date of the newest model. You can save as much as P2,000 by just delaying your purchase.
If you’re upgrading to the 10th generation Samsung Galaxy S phone, consider selling your old phone on OLX, where you can reach thousands of potential buyers. In the market for a pre-loved phone? Search for a secondhand unit on OLX, where you can select from a wide selection of mobile phone listings. Visit https://www.olx.ph/. 03/12/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)
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Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis
We created a new logo and accompanying brand materials for the newly named Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis. Last year marked 40 years of providing services to survivors of sexual violence and abuse. As well as their updated name, they were keen to position themselves as a strong, professional organisation, and not use a fragile look that can often be associated with women’s services.
As well as developing the logo, we created a suite of brand materials including new stationary, brand guidelines, pop up banner, social media assets and their Annual Report.
Supagard Animation
We worked with Supagard, a paint and fabric protection company, to create some animations to assist sales people on the forecourts. The animation explains the benefit of paint and fabric protection to customers buying new cars.
Play on Pedals
Play on Pedals began in early 2014, aiming to give every preschool child in Glasgow the opportunity to learn to ride a bike before starting school. Funded by the peoples postcode lottery it was the first of its kind in the UK, offering city-wide provision to preschool children and their families.
We designed and developed a pack of training resources to be used during the programme, including a candidate manual and child friendly games cards.
OneVolve
A promotional infographic for LitheIT that simply explains their OneVolve platform for kofax TotalAgility. Onevolve is a business solutions system that uses smart process applications to make what can be a complex software system, easier and simpler for customers to use.
Confused? So were we! We collaborated with the lovely James Alcock on the script and concept and came up with a simple and engaging explainer video.
SPADAC
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Scottish Women's Rights Centre
The SWRC is a free legal advice and information service available for women aged 16+ who have been affected by gender based violence.
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Close the Gap
Working with media co-op we produced 4 short animations which highlight the business benefits of gender equality in the workplace.
The animations were developed for Close the Gap, a partnership initiative which works in Scotland on women’s participation in the labour market. The films were developed to help promote the Think Business, Think Equality online self assessment tool.
media co-op is an award winning team who specialise in creating digital media and films for the third sector and broadcast television.
We worked with them to rebrand the company, delivering a new visual style and set of guidelines to support the new design.
Supagard Labeling
We created a simple solution for Supagard's many car detailing products. A system of pictograms was created in a style similar to those you would find on a car dashboard. These represent what the various products are for and where they should be used, windows, upholstery etc.
GCPH: Supporting Resilience
Produced by Screenmedia this animation was created for the Glasgow Centre for Population Health.
Here is a selection of projects we've had the opportunity to work on. For further work samples please explore the rest of our site.
We worked with STV Creative on creating some simple graphic animations for Arnold Clark, using their new brand identity.
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RBS Technology Solutions Centre
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Love & Adventure
Produced by Channel 4, the Love and Adventure series showcases a range of short films, encompassing various outdoor themes.
We produced a set of title sequences and graphic animations that focused on elements of nature common to outdoor films - Water / Ice / Wind / Air / Rock. The elements were represented abstractly through simple graphical forms and layered on a structure that slides and transition revealing photographic and abstracted details.
Music and sound fx were also commissioned for this project.
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chief meteoroligist ted pretty. this is fox5 news at 5:30. local las vegas. thanks for joining us for your only local news at 5:30. let's get you up to date with the latest local headlines. in less than two hours... donald trump will address supporters at the south point casino. fox five's elizabeth watts is there right now. she joins us live... with a look ahead to the campaign event tonight. hey started letting people in after five that's when we got to come inside they did a secret service sweep made sure everything was good togo in the southpoint arena let's show you around they have a giant tump make america great again in the center they've been doing mix checks and run the us of a video they'll be showing americas toughest sheriff joe arpaio will be here speaking tonight as
we've seen elvis in see donald trump impersonator donald trump coming off a huge carolina he also won new hampshire senator ted cruz won iowa it's a three person race right now really with marco rubio who could have a big turnout at tomorrow's nevada caucuses he has the local ties but it's very exciting and with all the people showing up to this event tonight it's clear he has support here in las vegas valley we'll be here throughout the night and bring you what he says tonight at ten and 11 reporting live ew ffn llv closed captioning will resume shortly we will have more
including a war of words between ted cruz and marco rubio... later in the newscast. a man arrested.... after a shooting near the strip leaves two women dead friday. fox5's les krifaton is in our newsroom with more on the murder suspect. this afternoon metro released the arrest report talley. talley is a local who attended palo verde high school and according to his facebook page studied at college of southern nevada. talley's latest mugshot. according to the arrest report talley started fighting with another man on the thrid floor of the parking garage at the
morning. that fight was broken up by security. talley left in a toyota camry, the other man jerraud jackson left with the two women in a hyundai. the two vehciles arrived near the garage exit at the same time. that's when talley got out of his car and pointed a gun at the woman driver of the other vehicle. she took off talley followed. a few minutes laters shots were fired nearby at harmon and alderbaran. when police arrived they found the body of a woman on the road. nearby at the cosmopolitan's valet the hyundai pulled up with the two occupants inside suffering gunshot wounds. the two women died form their wounds jackson who is form the bay areasurvived. the women have been identified at 27 year old melissa yvette mendoza and 27 year old jennifer margarita chicas both from california. talley first told police that he was drunk and stoned and didn't drive to the strip. when he was shown the vidoe survillance of him pointing a gun at the woman driver of the hyundai he said that was a bb gun.
police having served time for pandering and abuse along with neglect or endangerment of a child. talley will be in court on wednesday morning. tonight we have an update on the power outage that left hundreds of westgate casino and hotel guests in the dark. fox 5's ophelia young is at the clark county department of building and fire prevention - and ophelia last week we heard it was an electrical fire. and today i've found out it some moisture leaked into a transformer and caused some corrosion. thats what happened according to fire inspectors here. at eleven forty last thursday clark county fire fighters rushed to the westgate for reports of smoke from a transformer. the assistant director here tells me they have a resort inspection program in which crews routinely go to every hotel to make sure things are up to regulations.
examined this transformer before but had not found problems. last thursday night however, fire responders found water in that area of the hotel. "this one had a little bit of corrosion to it a little bit of wetness in there from a leakage in and round the area - leakage of water - fluids." after putting out the smoke - palmer says fire personel found corrosion to the wires and mechanical parts. it took technicians 12 hours to replace the transformer. power was restored to the first part of the casino at 1:30 - alarm and waking up sleeping guests. by mid day friday - each section of returned to normal. spoke with guests on a slot machine when dark and here is an update money back: of the 4 ive kept in touch with 2 have gotten reimbursed - another two were told they would not get their cash and by the way when it happened - guests tell me westgate told them they werent guaranteed a
reporting live...ophelia young. apollo ten astronauts reported hearing something strange on the 19-69 mission to orbit the moon. "(space music)" coming up... the mystery behind so-called "space music". plus.... new evidence that the industrial revolution is responsible for
earth are rising several times faster than they have in the past 28-hundred years. scientists say the rapid acceletation is due to man-made global warming. an international team of researchers dug into two dozen locations across the globe to chart gently rising and falling seas over
millennia. they were able to determine that until the late 18- hundreds... and the world's industrialization... the fastest sea levels rose was about one to one- and-a-half inces a century. but in the 20-th century the world's seas rose five and a half inches. by 2100... the world's oceans could rise between 11 and 52 inches... depending on how much heat-trapping gas earth's industries and vehicles expel. new audiotapes ten mission reveal an eerie experience on a journey to the moon back in 1969. nearly fifty years later - you can hear a strange sound - reported by astronauts to be - quote - "space music." (nats of space music) (nats) "the music sounds outer spacey doesn't it?" (nats) "you hear that? that whistling sound? the sound has been explained.
technician believes the noise came from interference between radios in two separate parts of the spacecraft. donald trump is looking to keep his momentum going... after a primary victory in south carolina over the weekend. "i don't care. we're going to keep winning. we're going to make america great again! (cheers)" who will come out on top in tomorrow's caucus - as the republicans turn their attention towards nevada. plus - marco rubio shares his thoughts on prostitution here in nevada. your fox5 weather 24/7 forecast is coming up next
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presidential candidates look ahead to tomorrow's caucus here in nevada... ted cruz has asked his national spokeman to resign. rick tyler had posted an online video - containing a subtitle claiming marco rubio said there are "not many answers" in the bible.... when in fact the florida senator said it had - quote - "all the answers." peter doocy has more from washington. the g-o-p candidates are gearing up for their next campaign showdown ...
making their final pitches before tomorrow's state cacaus there ... and it comes on the heals of another big win for the frontrunner -- donald trump ... who is now suggesting he is unstoppable after taking first place in the south carolina primary ... trump says: "i'll win michigan which nobody can even think about winning. i'll win new york. if i win that, he election is over because there's so many delegates. so, i do things nobody else is going to do." and with jeb bush officially out of the republican race ... the fight between senators ted cruz and marco rubio is intensifying ... the two lawmakers ... coming in second and third place saturday ... are now aiming to prove themselves as the stronger anti- trump alternative ... rubio says: "now it's every single day ... something comes out of the cruz campaign ... that's deceptive and untrue .. and in this case, goes after my faith .... meantime, the democrats are turning their focus to south carolina, which holds its primary this weekend ... bernie sanders -- looking to regain ground after a five-point loss to
the nevada caucuses ... sanders says: "every one of our ideas is not only the right idea, it's what our country needs, it's what the american people want." doocy says (on-cam tag): clinton and sanders will go head-to-head one last time before this weekend's primary ... when they attend a prime-time town hall event tomorrow night ... in washington, peter doocy, fox news. the republican candidates are criss-crossing nevada... hoping to drum up support before tomorrow's presidential caucus. today in elko... marco rubio was asked what he thinks about nevada laws that allow prostitution. "i think prostitution victimizes the people who are participating in it: in essence, the prostitute themselves. that's my opinion, but i'm to be a federal offense. we need to the federal government, not expand it." the florida senator made a point to say you can be against something... without wanting the federal government to be involved in restricting it. the democrats had their nevada
saturday... with hillary clinton edging out bernie victory. however - the process wasn't without its problems. "we actually got inside of the 12:35 so it was soon as we got inside they were all over the place. and it was so loud no one could understand. " caucus goers say locations were plagued with long waits - confusion - and technical difficulties. more than a thousand volunteers were spread out throughout nevada... to help about 80-thousand people who came out to make their voices heard. people who attended the caucus are sharing their thoughts online. you can speak out too... and leave a comment on our fox five facebook page. governor brian sandoval is ordering all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff... in honor of democratic nevada state senator debbie smith. the sparks lawmaker died on sunday in reno at 60 years old. she spent the past year -
tumor. smith was first elected into the state assembly in 2000... and won a seat in the senate in 2012. sandoval said he would personally miss her greatly. congresswoman dina titus... also sharing her thoughts on the passing of debbie smith. "i was so saddened. weve been following her career her life her struggle." "she was very quiet and unassuming. she put others first." titus was at the ruby thomas elementary school today... she is part of an effort to bring books to nepalese children in their native language. she received the books while on a visit to nepal. "well when i visited nepal as part of democracy partnership committee goes to country with new democracies. i ask about education and libraries so they presented me with some books. now im willing to share them with nepalese children from district one." today is the united nations' "international mother language day" - which is celebrated every year to promote
diversity. now fox5 weather 24/7, with chief meterologist ted pretty north breezes overnight to 15 mph before an increase in gusts on tuesday to 30 mph. we'll see a high of just 64 degrees..that will be one degree below average. we'll drop the gusts and see 68 wednesday, then 74 thursday. we'll shoot up to 77 on friday, then see mid to upper 70s for the weekend with a light breeze. north breezes
before an increase in gusts on tuesday to 30 mph. we'll see a high of just 64 degrees..that will be one degree below average. we'll drop the gusts and see 68 wednesday, then 74 thursday. we'll shoot up to 77 on friday, then see mid to upper 70s for the weekend with a light breeze. closed captioning
will resume shortly one woman proves you're never too old... to harness the power of social media. in fact... it got her to the white house. "woo woo.... " how a meeting with the president and first lady... turned into an impromtu dance
woman visits the white house... and can barely contain her excitement. "hi! how are you? i'm fine. it's so nice to see you. it's an honor, it's an honor. do you want to say hi to michelle? yes! slow down now" virginia mclaurin not only got to meet president obama and the first lady... she got to dance with them. in 2014... mclaurin began a social media campaign to meet the first family.
videos online that she was so happy to see a black person in the nation's top job... and she showed her excitement by dancing. mclaurin was invited to the white house to celebrate black history month. thanks for joining us..
ahead. live in las vegas fox5 news at 6 starts now. police are investigating the discovery of a woman found inside a popular downtown casino-hotel's laundry chute. learning more about the man accused of killing two women near the strip last week.. how police believe the shooting happened .. and
this is fox5 news at 6. local. las vegas this is fox5 news at 6. local. las vegas found dead inside a downtown casino laundry chute.. it's the suspicious death metro police are trying to figure out tonight. i'm christine maddela. i'm john huck. it was early sunday morning when someone found the woman's body in the chute at the d las vegas. police say when they were called shortly after 2:30 yesterday morning, they were told the woman fell down the chute.. but after homicide detectives looked at the scene .. police now say it's suspicious .. but have yet to say they think someone killed her. late tis afternoon, the coroner identified her as 26-year old kalli medina- brown of citrus heaights, california .. this is a suburb of sacramento. at this time there is no cause for her death .. and metro is continuing it's investigation.
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taking shelter. and accuweather warned us about this. and obviously, for good reason. and it is friday night and the big story on "action news" tonight is the tri-state drying out from a series of drenching storms. two counties, montgomery and chester, posted a tornado warning until 5:15 this afternoon and "action news" virz like carlos medina recorded sguingty storms whipping through the neighborhood. this rain was blowing almost sideways in conshohocken this afternoon. "action news" reporters picked uncell phones too. david henry recorded this on 2 202 from the passenger seat of the "action news" van during the storm. let's go to meteorologist cecily tynan with the late word from accuweather and stormtracker 6 live double scan. cecily. >> double scan live showing that the storms rolled off the coast and any showers really moving off more than an hour ago. of course, that was not the scene during the evening commute. this powerful line of storms rolling through. heavy downpours. lightning, even small hail. but really, the main impact as far as any damage was with the gusty winds. we h
taking shelter. and accuweather warned us about this. and obviously, for good reason. and it is friday night and the big story on "action news" tonight is the tri-state drying out from a series of drenching storms. two counties, montgomery and chester, posted a tornado warning until 5:15 this afternoon and "action news" virz like carlos medina recorded sguingty storms whipping through the neighborhood. this rain was blowing almost sideways in conshohocken this afternoon....
and plus category five hurricane approaching southwest mexico. details in the accuweather forecast. >> jamie apody has postgame reaction to that historic temple win tonight. "action news" continues in just temple win tonight. "action news" continues in just a moment blinds to go's 60th anniversary sale is back.plus 1! woo-hoo! right now buy one get one at half price throughout the entire store. blinds. shades. sunscreens. the entire store! hey, any excuse for a party. and big savings. blinds to go. blinds for life. party on, people. blinds to go's 60th anniversary sale is back.plus 1! celebrate when you buy one get one at half price off the entire store. blinds. shades. sunscreens. the entire store! 'cause the older we get, the more you save. that's just how we roll. blinds to go. blinds for life. >> kathleen kane today showed up with a us is spended law license and said she can do 9% of her duties. today was the day the suspension of her life took license took effect. at the same time kane released three dozen emails received by supreme court justice michael eakin. tin included rh
and plus category five hurricane approaching southwest mexico. details in the accuweather forecast. >> jamie apody has postgame reaction to that historic temple win tonight. "action news" continues in just temple win tonight. "action news" continues in just a moment blinds to go's 60th anniversary sale is back.plus 1! woo-hoo! right now buy one get one at half price throughout the entire store. blinds. shades. sunscreens. the entire store! hey, any excuse for a party....
much cooler air arriving and i'll let you know how long it sticks around in it the accuweather forecast. >> "action news" investigative reporter wendy saltzman is here with an undercover report raising questions of sdprim nation. >> we looked into allegations that taxi cabs were failing to pick up people with disability. coming up we'll show what you we caught on camera. plus the responses of some cab drivers when we asked them what they -- when they appeared to be passing up blind people and them wheelchairs. >> and plus, ducis rodgers with flyers taking on the devils and temple getting ready for notre dame when "action devils and temple getting ready for notre dame when "action news" continues tonight. >> there are 1600 taxis in philadelphia. tasked with serving all residents and visitors to our city. but, tonight an undercover investigation is exposing a disturbing problem. some of those drivers may be discriminating against passengers failing to pick up some people when those people need help the most. "action news" investigative reporter we when is here with results of her
much cooler air arriving and i'll let you know how long it sticks around in it the accuweather forecast. >> "action news" investigative reporter wendy saltzman is here with an undercover report raising questions of sdprim nation. >> we looked into allegations that taxi cabs were failing to pick up people with disability. coming up we'll show what you we caught on camera. plus the responses of some cab drivers when we asked them what they -- when they appeared to be...
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from accuweather and meteorologist cecily tynan. cecily. 20s. that's not good. >> it's unacceptable is it not? >> it's unacceptable. >> this air mass trapped over canada temperatures in the 0s and 30s this is what will be migrating our way over the course of the weekend. we have one cold front moving through tomorrow morning and another one on saturday morning temperatures will be stepping down. future tracker showing 44 degrees at 7:00 saturday morning and temperatures in 30s just west and afternoon high instead of mid to upper 60s on saturday only the mid to upper 50s and sunday will be the colder of the two days and at night that's when temperatures are really going to drop. saturday night some scattered frost is possible depending on how much the winds died down. when you have winds it keeps the atmosphere mixed up. it's tough for frost to develop. overnight low 3 in cooler suburbs 38 for cents are city. sunday night, monday morning this is which the bottom falls out. widespread foingt and killing freeze and yes these temperatures 27 degrees in the cooler suburbs and 34 for sept
from accuweather and meteorologist cecily tynan. cecily. 20s. that's not good. >> it's unacceptable is it not? >> it's unacceptable. >> this air mass trapped over canada temperatures in the 0s and 30s this is what will be migrating our way over the course of the weekend. we have one cold front moving through tomorrow morning and another one on saturday morning temperatures will be stepping down. future tracker showing 44 degrees at 7:00 saturday morning and temperatures in...
for the start of the weekend. i will explain in the accuweather forecast. >>> and the eagles are talking about knowing they need to win against the saints. "action news" continues in just a moment. >>> the rain has stopped in columbia, south carolina but danger remains. crews are working afternoon the clock to shore up dams, stabilize the breached canals and monitor rivers before the damage can get worse. 19 people died in the floods, including two overnight when they tried to drive around a road block and were swept away. more than 400 roads and bridges are now shutdown. >>> islamic extremists with a new partner in crime. gangs tied to russia, gangs poor and desperate to sell radioactive material. specifically looking for middle east extremists targeting the united states. and monica malpass has much more on this. monica? >> jim, a former republic of russia at the center of the international dirty bomb sales and local investigators there working with the f.b.i. now made arrests four times in the last five years. they have stopped some middlemen who thought they were selling thei
for the start of the weekend. i will explain in the accuweather forecast. >>> and the eagles are talking about knowing they need to win against the saints. "action news" continues in just a moment. >>> the rain has stopped in columbia, south carolina but danger remains. crews are working afternoon the clock to shore up dams, stabilize the breached canals and monitor rivers before the damage can get worse. 19 people died in the floods, including two overnight when...
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spent the day visiting memorials dedicated to their heroic service. >>> the late word from accuweather and adam joseph. >> it is all good as we go into the week, sunshine and drying out. temperatures above normal this time of year. and looking at the radar not much going on. upstairs no cloud cover, and even the shore cleared out. and the "action news" in center city at rittenhouse square. and it is a little cool in the city, and especially in the suburbs chilly already. the high temperature 69 degrees, the low 51, which is pretty normal average for this time of year. record low 31 degrees set back in 1961. and 96 in 1941, the hottest all-time temperature in philadelphia for the move october on this date. and your sunrise, sunset there on the right hand part of the screen. the numbers, 48 degrees already in allentown. 49 in lancaster. the same for millville. again, white a chill in the suburbs. and at the shore the temperatures warmer along the oceanside. and that location earlier today was the coolest spot with temperatures only in the low 60s for highs. as we look at satellite, we ca
spent the day visiting memorials dedicated to their heroic service. >>> the late word from accuweather and adam joseph. >> it is all good as we go into the week, sunshine and drying out. temperatures above normal this time of year. and looking at the radar not much going on. upstairs no cloud cover, and even the shore cleared out. and the "action news" in center city at rittenhouse square. and it is a little cool in the city, and especially in the suburbs chilly...
accuweather forecast. wroo >>> and a brian dawkins video going viral. >>> and the debut for the sixers' newest star when "action news" continues tonight. dear fellow citizen, i get that it's hard to say no when your kids want toys, because you're saving for shoes. and shoes. and shoes. but i can help you figure out how to save a little with one deposit checking. so ask me, i can help you avoid fees. sincerely, elizabeth trackler. fellow working mom and fellow citizen. >>> the death toll continues to rise in the carolinas. at least 17 people have died from the record rainfall. and there are still concerns about dams bursting. at least 800 people are in shelters and more could be forced from their homes in the next two days. the governor is warning they are still not out of danger. >> just because the sun is out, looking at downstreams, waters and other areas that will be affected. >> many roads and bridges are closed and 1300 numbers of the national guard are called in for repears. >>> and they are searching for missing members of the cargo ship, the el faro. and the ntsb is looking int
accuweather forecast. wroo >>> and a brian dawkins video going viral. >>> and the debut for the sixers' newest star when "action news" continues tonight. dear fellow citizen, i get that it's hard to say no when your kids want toys, because you're saving for shoes. and shoes. and shoes. but i can help you figure out how to save a little with one deposit checking. so ask me, i can help you avoid fees. sincerely, elizabeth trackler. fellow working mom and fellow...
in atlantic city tonight and first let's get the latest information from accuweather and meteorologist cecily tynan and adam joseph and cecily, what is the latest on the track. >> jim, remember at 6:00 how the track had taken a jog to the east. i was hoping that trend would continue and it in fact, has. prob call satellite showing this is say category four hurricane packing maximum sustained winds of 130 miles an hour and the eye if you look closely stopped moving southwest. it's starting to move west. it's starting to make that turn and it looks like that turn is just too late and the storm too strong get picked up by the trough and move inland. what this means it's likely this storm will be heading out to sea and get picked up by westerly and not be a threat to the eastern sea board. this is latest stat from national hurricane center it shows as it continues to push north, northeast, too runs to colder waters anden counters winds. this is well off the eastern seaboard that's good news. that said it's a dangerous hurricane. no track is set in stone. we cannot let our gua
in atlantic city tonight and first let's get the latest information from accuweather and meteorologist cecily tynan and adam joseph and cecily, what is the latest on the track. >> jim, remember at 6:00 how the track had taken a jog to the east. i was hoping that trend would continue and it in fact, has. prob call satellite showing this is say category four hurricane packing maximum sustained winds of 130 miles an hour and the eye if you look closely stopped moving southwest. it's...
information from cecily tynan and accuweather. cecily, you have got the story. >> jim, pretty amazing when this time last night i was talking about tropical storm joaquin and now it is a category three hurricane. that's a major hurricane. and maximum sustained winds, and east of the central bahamas. and you can see an eye wall is trying to form. this is going to blast the bahamas. the southeast bahamas could be getting more than a foot of rain. it is still drifting to the southwest towards the bahamas and it will continue to do that for the next day or so. but then it looks like it will be making a turn to the north. i want to show you the spaghetti plots of the computer models. you can see something that has not changed, still a 650-mile spread between the models. there is still a chance the storm could head out to sea. but if you look where we have the consensus, most computer models bring it to shore near the outer banks of north carolina. i want to stress the actual track does not matter as much as the whole atmospheric set-up. and we have a stalled front, and we also have very st
information from cecily tynan and accuweather. cecily, you have got the story. >> jim, pretty amazing when this time last night i was talking about tropical storm joaquin and now it is a category three hurricane. that's a major hurricane. and maximum sustained winds, and east of the central bahamas. and you can see an eye wall is trying to form. this is going to blast the bahamas. the southeast bahamas could be getting more than a foot of rain. it is still drifting to the southwest...
way by the coolest air of the season. the details in the accuweather forecast. >>> and the flyers hit the ice for the home opener and are living up to the spirit of that broad street. that and more when "action news" continues tonight. ♪ ♪ (vo) you can pass down a subaru forester. (dad) she's all yours. (vo) but you get to keep the memories. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. >>> southwest airlines says the operations are back to normal tonight. passengers no longer have to arrive two hours early. on sunday, a software problem messed up the airlines website, mobile app, computers and reservation centers. 500 flights were canceled, hundreds more delayed. the problem has been fixed. there is no indication that hackers were to blame. >>> classes resume at the community college in roseberg, oregon ten days after a mass shooting. governor kate brown greeted students today. also heavy security on campus. 10 people, including the gunman died in the shooting and nine others insured. and theable where the shooting took place remains closed. >>> a city councilman in texas facing char
way by the coolest air of the season. the details in the accuweather forecast. >>> and the flyers hit the ice for the home opener and are living up to the spirit of that broad street. that and more when "action news" continues tonight. ♪ ♪ (vo) you can pass down a subaru forester. (dad) she's all yours. (vo) but you get to keep the memories. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. >>> southwest airlines says the operations are back to normal tonight....
. the details in the accuweather seven-day forecast. >>> and then there's this question. was the c.i.a. director hacked by a high schooler? that and more when "action news" continues. >>> the individuals would describes himself as a high school stoner says he breaches the personal email account of the director of the c.i.a. the aol email account of c.i.a. brennan has a spread sheet of intelligence officials including the social security numbers of the alleged hacker told the "new york post" that he was motivated by his opposition to u.s. foreign policy and support for palestinians. >>> word in washington, an announcement about joe biden's political plans are coming and people in the know say he will run for president. and he toyed with some saying he is late to the game. >> i am the late joe biden and i just want to you know as much as i love you, i have been in the meeting with the president on another matter for the past two hours and it is hard to say mr. president, you are on your own, i am leaving. although he is on his own, he doesn't need me. >> and a congressman pointed t
. the details in the accuweather seven-day forecast. >>> and then there's this question. was the c.i.a. director hacked by a high schooler? that and more when "action news" continues. >>> the individuals would describes himself as a high school stoner says he breaches the personal email account of the director of the c.i.a. the aol email account of c.i.a. brennan has a spread sheet of intelligence officials including the social security numbers of the alleged hacker...
chilly note. temperatures 10 to 15 and i amtraking a big warm-up on the way. details in the accuweather forecast. >> special report consumer reporter nydia han joins us tonight. >> jim we have a warning tonight about a bizarre but dangerous phenomenon happening kitchen epz across the country. ovens are exploding and glass doors breaking. what you need to know coming up. >> that and "high school huddle" when "action news" >> that and "high school huddle" when "action news" continues tonight. >> a man that scramblinged up a tree after managing to sdpraip a flooded car documented the entire episode on video and did a liver interview with a local television station while ing whiching to the tree. kerry packer shot this video while trapped inside his flooded car and sent the video to his wife who then sent it to a television station. packer says the floods swept his car into the woods and says just as the car was about to fill with water, he jumped out the window and climbed up a tree. >> as it was singing a grabbed on to the tree and climbed up i'm about 20 feet up now. >> and the texas man
chilly note. temperatures 10 to 15 and i amtraking a big warm-up on the way. details in the accuweather forecast. >> special report consumer reporter nydia han joins us tonight. >> jim we have a warning tonight about a bizarre but dangerous phenomenon happening kitchen epz across the country. ovens are exploding and glass doors breaking. what you need to know coming up. >> that and "high school huddle" when "action news" >> that and "high school...
accuweather forecast. >> jamie apody has postgame reaction to that historic temple win tonight. "action news" continues in just temple win tonight. "action news" continues in just a moment for district attorney in montgomery county... kevin steele, first assistant d.a. with a 98% conviction rate and tough sentences for sexual predators. or bruce castor, a former d.a. who refused to prosecute bill cosby. castor said, "we don't charge people for making a mistake or doing something foolish." many more victims came forward, and castor admitted he could have used their testimony against cosby but castor didn't even try. bruce castor was not looking out for the victims. i want a supreme court judge who knows the law. for the past seven years, i've served on pennsylvania's second highest court. and the bar association has given me their very highest rating. i want a judge who understands regular people. i was the first in my family to graduate from college. my dad was a coal miner. my mom- a factory seamstress. i want a judge with integrity. me too. and that's why i'm running. i'm christine do
accuweather forecast. >> jamie apody has postgame reaction to that historic temple win tonight. "action news" continues in just temple win tonight. "action news" continues in just a moment for district attorney in montgomery county... kevin steele, first assistant d.a. with a 98% conviction rate and tough sentences for sexual predators. or bruce castor, a former d.a. who refused to prosecute bill cosby. castor said, "we don't charge people for making a mistake or...
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continues to transform the city's landscape. ñÑ >>> time for accuweather, adam joseph is at the big board back from the haunted hay rides. >> in one piece, it was awesome to get out there and enjoy everyone of those attractions in glen mills and what is not scary is the weather again today, sky 6 hd in cape may, new jersey, nobody taking a stroll along the sand here, calm water and a deep blue sky and temperatures cooler than where they should be. 65 in philadelphia and 62 in allentown, and same temperatures along the shore as you see and experience and feeling inland. as we look at satellite and radar, we have a code front near toronto south of chicago, with scattered light showers and a secondary front working in from canada along the u.s. border, the first front will not mean business but it's the second front that brings the cooler temperatures. 55 in cape may and a few clouds breaking down from the northern and west and there could be a scattered or isolated shower in the lehigh valley or the poconos first thing tomorrow morning but most of us will start the day with sun and clouds a
continues to transform the city's landscape. ñÑ >>> time for accuweather, adam joseph is at the big board back from the haunted hay rides. >> in one piece, it was awesome to get out there and enjoy everyone of those attractions in glen mills and what is not scary is the weather again today, sky 6 hd in cape may, new jersey, nobody taking a stroll along the sand here, calm water and a deep blue sky and temperatures cooler than where they should be. 65 in philadelphia and 62 in...
. letting you know how low the temperatures will drop in the accuweather forecast. >>> and the flyers honor a fan-favorite tonight when "action news" continues. >>> former nba player and reality tv store, lamar odom, remains on life support tonight. we have learned the person who called 911 from a nevada brothel said odom had been using cocaine and taking sexual-enhancing drugs. and he also had blood coming from his mouth and nose. and he is in the hospital and his estranged wife, khloe kardashian and her family are by his side. >>> house speaker john boehner wants to resolve a potential debt limit crisis before he leaves congress. the congressional budget office says the debt limit cap needs to be raised by early november to keep the government from running out of money. if that were to happen, the government couldn't cover things like interest payments, medicare payments or social security checks. >>> pope francis raised eyebrows today after he delighted thousands of pilgrims in st. peter scare arriving in the popemobile for his general audience. and under the mic he spoke the words
. letting you know how low the temperatures will drop in the accuweather forecast. >>> and the flyers honor a fan-favorite tonight when "action news" continues. >>> former nba player and reality tv store, lamar odom, remains on life support tonight. we have learned the person who called 911 from a nevada brothel said odom had been using cocaine and taking sexual-enhancing drugs. and he also had blood coming from his mouth and nose. and he is in the hospital and his...
program. >>> the latest information from accuweather and cecily tynan. we say one more day. >> one more day. it is going to be great over the weekend, but you want to put your heat back on. one more day of warm air. tonight stormtracker live double scan showing dry conditions, clear conditions. a great night. we can see the international space station for five minutes shortly after 7:00. if you missed it, i shared some viewer video on my facebook page. earlier today when the sun was out we had viewed like this. this is the park in clayton, new jersey. and nicole posted it, the folia foliage, the blue skies and the refl reflection of the water. and not a lot of wind. mild, 58 degrees currently the high today 76, 11 degrees above normal. earlier in the week we didn't even make it up to 58 for the high. mill vil 54 and sea isle city holding at 60. and satellite 6 along with action radar showing you can see the clouds cloud cover to the north and showers across portion of next. can't get here, high pressure in control. this high pressure will stay with us one more take. tomorrow mornin
program. >>> the latest information from accuweather and cecily tynan. we say one more day. >> one more day. it is going to be great over the weekend, but you want to put your heat back on. one more day of warm air. tonight stormtracker live double scan showing dry conditions, clear conditions. a great night. we can see the international space station for five minutes shortly after 7:00. if you missed it, i shared some viewer video on my facebook page. earlier today when the sun...
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in the full accuweather 7-day forecast. monica. >> thank you cecily. >>> as more seasonable weather returns this weekend you could stay with 6abc.com/weather and use the social link to follow the "action news" weather team on facebook and twitter. >> well, it continues to be an incredible football season for the temple university owls so far. make that the undefeated temple university owls. after last night's big win against eastern carolina temple is now seven and oh for the first time ever. it's the first time in nearly four decades they've been ranked in the top 25. "action news" reporter eva pilgrim a live at temple university tonight where the entire campus is caught up in a football frenzy. hi, eva. >> reporter: hey, rick, yeah the streak continues. the temple owls are still undefeat and this campus is already looking ahead to next week when the fighting irish come to town. the campus is abuzz with excitement. the temple football team is seven and oh for the first time ever in the school's history. >> they're red hot just like the cherry red of temple university, t for temple
in the full accuweather 7-day forecast. monica. >> thank you cecily. >>> as more seasonable weather returns this weekend you could stay with 6abc.com/weather and use the social link to follow the "action news" weather team on facebook and twitter. >> well, it continues to be an incredible football season for the temple university owls so far. make that the undefeated temple university owls. after last night's big win against eastern carolina temple is now seven...
today though. cecily tynan is here with the details from accuweather and the temperatures are dropping steadily, they are, we have three days of temperatures in the 70s, that can't last forever in the middle of october. sunday's high is 70 and monday and 76 degrees and it felt cooler and 76 degrees, that is the average high for this time of your. temperatures back for where they should be. 66 in philadelphia and 65 in wilmington and millville and sea isle city at the airport and reading currently 61 degrees, compare this to yesterday, 8 degrees cooler in philadelphia and wildwood and dover, and a bit of a shock to the system but temperatures continue to step down through the week, satellite 6 along with action radar shows we did start the day with blue skies and sunshine and the clouds are rolling in and we see enough breaks in the clouds especially over philadelphia the i-95 corridor, we see peeks of blue skies, the cloud cover associated with the second dairy cold front, and we see them moving through through the week, you see the cold air over canada with temperatures in the teens a
today though. cecily tynan is here with the details from accuweather and the temperatures are dropping steadily, they are, we have three days of temperatures in the 70s, that can't last forever in the middle of october. sunday's high is 70 and monday and 76 degrees and it felt cooler and 76 degrees, that is the average high for this time of your. temperatures back for where they should be. 66 in philadelphia and 65 in wilmington and millville and sea isle city at the airport and reading...
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accuweather. hi, melissa. >> what a difference a day makes with plenty of sunshine to start out our work week. numbers are responding nicely. check out the temperatures across the midatlantic region. it's 68 in philadelphia, 65 in new york city. off to the wets in pittsburgh 71, the uner 70's in charleston, west virginia v here's satellite6 along with action radar. we've got a fair amount of sunshine overhead but you do notice more in the way of cloud cover right across coastal sections of new jersey and down through delaware. those clouds will slowly start to break apart later on tonight. so, if you're stepping out on the town we've got you covered with your evening planner. 7:00 p.m. it's partly cloudy, a temperature coming in at 62. we'll drop to 60 at 8:00 p.m. tonight. still partly to mostly clear across the region at 9 p.m. way temperature of 59 and the upper 50's by 10:00 p.m. keep in mind we still do have that coastal flood advisory down across south jersey really from ocean city down to cape may even across its beaches there in delaware. the advisory will stay up until 7:00
accuweather. hi, melissa. >> what a difference a day makes with plenty of sunshine to start out our work week. numbers are responding nicely. check out the temperatures across the midatlantic region. it's 68 in philadelphia, 65 in new york city. off to the wets in pittsburgh 71, the uner 70's in charleston, west virginia v here's satellite6 along with action radar. we've got a fair amount of sunshine overhead but you do notice more in the way of cloud cover right across coastal sections...
accuweather forecast there's a big busy weekend on tap for philadelphia. it's been cooler today and tomorrow will be much of the same as we look live from sky6 hd atop the dow building which is looking live at independence mall where espn is setting up for college game day ahead of tomorrow's temple game against notre dame. fans heading out to cheer on the owls and kids getting ready to trick-or-treat will want to put on a few extra playerextralayers. let's head to cecily tynan. saying goodbye to october but november looking nice. >> november the first week will be very mild but today feeling like fall again. we had the past few days almost feeling like late summer with highs for philadelphia up to 72 degrees. today's high so far only 60 degrees. that's 2 degrees below normal. so, a bit of a reality check today and temperatures now compared to 24 hours ago, it's 9 degrees cooler in philadelphia, 10 degrees cooler in wilmington, 13 degrees cooler at the atlantic city airport and wildwood, so it's definitely an evening you do want a jacket. now satellite6 along with action radar showi
accuweather forecast there's a big busy weekend on tap for philadelphia. it's been cooler today and tomorrow will be much of the same as we look live from sky6 hd atop the dow building which is looking live at independence mall where espn is setting up for college game day ahead of tomorrow's temple game against notre dame. fans heading out to cheer on the owls and kids getting ready to trick-or-treat will want to put on a few extra playerextralayers. let's head to cecily tynan. saying goodbye...
skyline from our temple university cam, accuweather says get ready, we're going to get a change in the temperatures right around the corner. meteorologist cecily tynan joins us outside with the details. i guess back to reality. >> that's exactly right. the past three days we've had temperatures in the 70's, short sleeves fine. tomorrow maybe long sleeves and by the weekend i think you'll want a jacket. right now, though, still pretty comfortable despite a lot of cloud cover, 75 degrees in philadelphia. wilmington 73. trenton 72. millville 74. reading 70 and allentown has now dropped down to 69 degrees. little bit unsettled today. yesterday we had the bright blue skies, wall to wall sunshine. today the clouds have been mixing in with the sun. we did have a few spotty showers and you can see there's a couple showers out to our west that could be swinging through over the next few hours as a cold front moves through. the best chance of any showers will be north of philadelphia and i think for the most part, this front will move through dry. so, the evening planner, partly cloudy skies, a
skyline from our temple university cam, accuweather says get ready, we're going to get a change in the temperatures right around the corner. meteorologist cecily tynan joins us outside with the details. i guess back to reality. >> that's exactly right. the past three days we've had temperatures in the 70's, short sleeves fine. tomorrow maybe long sleeves and by the weekend i think you'll want a jacket. right now, though, still pretty comfortable despite a lot of cloud cover, 75 degrees...
tynan outside with details from accuweather. cecily tynan to get out the coats. >> that's exactly right, rick and monica. frost and freeze likely this weekend. it's not going to feel like october, it's going to feel like late november. right now it's 63 degrees in philadelphia, so it's seasonable, it's breezy, it's sunny but if you look to the north and west, you can see there's some colder air beginning to move in. chicago 54 degrees. that air mass is heading our way and this shows just how extensive the cold air will be. double scan live showing freeze warnings, frost advisories and freeze watches all the way from the midwest through the tennessee valley into our region. that's more than a thousand miles of very cold air. that will be moving in tonight and definitely tomorrow night and sunday night. so future tracker showing tomorrow afternoon instead of temperatures in the 60's we're looking at afternoon highs only in the mid 50's. it will be breezy, so feeling even cooler than that and then the core of the cold air moves in on sunday. sunday our high struggling to hit 51 degre
tynan outside with details from accuweather. cecily tynan to get out the coats. >> that's exactly right, rick and monica. frost and freeze likely this weekend. it's not going to feel like october, it's going to feel like late november. right now it's 63 degrees in philadelphia, so it's seasonable, it's breezy, it's sunny but if you look to the north and west, you can see there's some colder air beginning to move in. chicago 54 degrees. that air mass is heading our way and this shows just...
. meteorologist cecily tynan joining us now with of course the look of the accuweather forecast, a nice monday but some rain possibly on the way, cecily. >> and we do have some changes on the way tomorrow. today, though, a gorgeous day after a chilly morning. allentown dropped down to 41 degrees, millville the same, glassboro 42, smyrna 44 and philadelphia not quite that cool, the urban heat island effect kept us in the 50's, 51 degrees. but a nice recovery with the temperatures under that bright sunshine outside. the place to be today. 74 degrees in philadelphia currently. allentown 75. reading 74. millville 70 and on the beaches with the wind off the ocean, the ocean temperature 65 degrees. little bit cooler on the beaches currently temperatures in the mid 60's but 68 degrees is the average high for this time of the year so temperatures well above that. now, satellite6 along with action radar showing that we have high pressure over us right now, that's keeping us cloud free. however, if you look up to the north and west, you can see that line of clouds and showers, that's a cold front
. meteorologist cecily tynan joining us now with of course the look of the accuweather forecast, a nice monday but some rain possibly on the way, cecily. >> and we do have some changes on the way tomorrow. today, though, a gorgeous day after a chilly morning. allentown dropped down to 41 degrees, millville the same, glassboro 42, smyrna 44 and philadelphia not quite that cool, the urban heat island effect kept us in the 50's, 51 degrees. but a nice recovery with the temperatures under...
full accuweather forecast. brian. >> all right, cecily, thanks very much. >>> you know, eagles fans hugely pumped for tonight's game. the tailgating began hours ago and the excitement will soon move from the parking lot into the stadium. "action news" reporter chad pradelli live outside the linc in south philadelphia where the party continues. chad, you've got details from there. >> reporter: yeah, brian, here in eagles country, it is a sea of green. fans are pumped up. the canopy and tents up. the grills are fired up and people are ready for this monday night tilt. >> let's go eagles! >> reporter: already arrived. they got the barbecue going. you can smell the smoke in the air. the beverages were flowing and people were just enjoying the nice brisk afternoon under the warm sun. it is a little chilly but fans like it. this is the giants, this is monday night divisional foes fierce rivals from up north. obviously the game is on the minds of everyone here. this is a must-win. the eagles put themselves in a hole early on in the season and fans know they need to get a victory tonight. >
full accuweather forecast. brian. >> all right, cecily, thanks very much. >>> you know, eagles fans hugely pumped for tonight's game. the tailgating began hours ago and the excitement will soon move from the parking lot into the stadium. "action news" reporter chad pradelli live outside the linc in south philadelphia where the party continues. chad, you've got details from there. >> reporter: yeah, brian, here in eagles country, it is a sea of green. fans are...
, accuweather says don't get used to it. cecily tynan is outside on the terrace with the details. >> all good things must come to an end, we are enjoying a taste of indian summer the past few days. temperatures unseasonably warm and today so far the high 77 degrees, which is 12 degrees above the average high this time of year, and that warm air is just hanging on on the east coast, boston at 71 and new york city 72 and baltimore 77 and if you look to the west, pittsburgh 62 and syracuse 56 degrees, that is along a cold front that is pressing through in the overnight hours. satellite 6 along with action radar showing we are dealing with a little bit of cloud cover ahead of the front, the clouds are breaking enough to see sunshine as well. the front is across central pennsylvania and as it slided through tonight, it could have a spotty sfrinkle and mainly clouds and that ushers in the big change in the wind direction and pulls in much cooler air but the evening planner showing you it's a mild evening at 7:00, 7:00, 70 and 10:00 holding on to 64, we likely won't even hit that tomorrow afternoon.
, accuweather says don't get used to it. cecily tynan is outside on the terrace with the details. >> all good things must come to an end, we are enjoying a taste of indian summer the past few days. temperatures unseasonably warm and today so far the high 77 degrees, which is 12 degrees above the average high this time of year, and that warm air is just hanging on on the east coast, boston at 71 and new york city 72 and baltimore 77 and if you look to the west, pittsburgh 62 and syracuse...
tynan with the details from accuweather. cecily. >> rick and monica we definitely have some nasty weather moving through. this is a cold front and ahead of it we've got some strong gusty thunderstorms. of course that tornado warning was posted at 4:44 and it expired just a few minutes ago at 5:15 but double scan live showing that we still have some pretty active weather. we've got some gusty winds with this line of storms so a severe thunderstorm warning has been posted until 5:30. this includes philadelphia, also parts of montgomery county, chester county and delaware county and i wouldn't be surprised if we keep seeing these warnings advancing to the east right ahead of this front. so, storm tracker6 live double scan kind of zooming in showing this powerful front that's moving to the east at 45 miles per hour. we're seeing a little bit of that bowing and that indicates the rushing winds behind it. we have wind reports of up to 55 miles per hour. that was in lancaster county at the lancaster county airport. this view alone has 19 lightning strikes so i do want to show you jenkint
tynan with the details from accuweather. cecily. >> rick and monica we definitely have some nasty weather moving through. this is a cold front and ahead of it we've got some strong gusty thunderstorms. of course that tornado warning was posted at 4:44 and it expired just a few minutes ago at 5:15 but double scan live showing that we still have some pretty active weather. we've got some gusty winds with this line of storms so a severe thunderstorm warning has been posted until 5:30. this...
degrees in some areas this weekend. let's get the latest information from accuweather and meteorologist cecily tynan. >> cold air will be funneling in as we head through the weekend. coldest air out further west. that's where freeze warnings are in aeffect for the tennessee valley. right now we have freeze watches for northwest suburbs and pine barrens of nming nng and tomorrow night they'll be freeze warnings and frost advisory. >> future tracker showing tomorrow morning 43 in philadelphia and you can see 30s out west and look what happens as we head into sunday. colder air moves in. 34 degrees by sunday 7:00 in the morning and colder monday some areas into the 0s. this is what to expect for the weekend. that canadian air mass will move in and we'll have clouds during the day. once the sun sets skies will clear each wind relaxed. that leads the way to good radiational cooling from any heat absorbed by earth from sun during the day head straight up to the atmosphere and temperatures tumble, sunday night and monday morning will be the coldest when parts of north suburbs and pine barrens
degrees in some areas this weekend. let's get the latest information from accuweather and meteorologist cecily tynan. >> cold air will be funneling in as we head through the weekend. coldest air out further west. that's where freeze warnings are in aeffect for the tennessee valley. right now we have freeze watches for northwest suburbs and pine barrens of nming nng and tomorrow night they'll be freeze warnings and frost advisory. >> future tracker showing tomorrow morning 43 in...
the frostry accuweather the frostry accuweather forecast and more next. >> it is friday night and the big story on "action news" tonight is a very nasty accident on a rural road tonight and this hour a south jersey state police officer in the hospital. i a police cruiser he crashed westbound small suv route 30 tuck hoe road and franklin township, gloucester county. the police cruiser careened into the woods while the suv came to a stop 50 yards away and the police officer had to be flown out to cooper medical center but we have just heard that the police officer has non life-threatening injuries. that is good news. and the other driver was not injured at all. this is apparently been the scene of traffic tragedy before. there are two crosses one seemingly for adult and one for a child right where this accident happened tonight. in philadelphia, police are on the case tonight in wake of violent home up vacation 1900 block of north diamond street four blocks from the temple university neighborhood where there's been a surge of violence. "action news" reporter jeff chirico is live at
the frostry accuweather the frostry accuweather forecast and more next. >> it is friday night and the big story on "action news" tonight is a very nasty accident on a rural road tonight and this hour a south jersey state police officer in the hospital. i a police cruiser he crashed westbound small suv route 30 tuck hoe road and franklin township, gloucester county. the police cruiser careened into the woods while the suv came to a stop 50 yards away and the police officer had to...
any port becomes available. >> moving on to the accuweather forecast and we finally saw peaks of sunshine late this afternoon and it was a welcoming sight after days of raw, nasty level of the week ahead is looking good. meteorologist melissa magee has a check of the accuweather forecast, melissa. >> walter we have something to look forward to, especially as we go throughout monday and the rest of our week week something to keep in mind there's a coas coastal flood advisory. manly areas in jersey. cape may, rehoboth in delaware minor flooding is a concern at the time of high and low tide. the issue most of our weekend has been guesty winds along the coast and they're starting to come down considerably and gusts of 29 miles an hour and beach haven high 23 miles an hour wildwood. sounds improvement it on the way. you can see by 1:00 in the afternoon you have sustained wind gusts 12 miles an hour to as high as 29 meals an hour in wildwood. northerly winds come in and set upshot and it kliz everything down. it's what's ahead, breezy tonight but wrap as a -- of sunshine. presidential
any port becomes available. >> moving on to the accuweather forecast and we finally saw peaks of sunshine late this afternoon and it was a welcoming sight after days of raw, nasty level of the week ahead is looking good. meteorologist melissa magee has a check of the accuweather forecast, melissa. >> walter we have something to look forward to, especially as we go throughout monday and the rest of our week week something to keep in mind there's a coas coastal flood advisory. manly...
accuweather forecast it was a perfect fall weekend or what. two straight days of mild temperatures and we hope for repeat performances during the week ahead. adam joseph in for melissa and joins us with the first check of the accuweather forecast, adam. >> we do better as we get to monday it's a beautiful week start to finish and cool on the morning and pleasant in the afternoons. it was 70 in philadelphia toda today. 2 degrees above normal and 70 allentown and reading and 71 at the atlantic city airport and upper 6 0s millville, trenton and lancaster countsy. aand as we look at satellite and radar first thing this morning right to the afternoon to present time notice hardly any clouds whatsoever there were a few early this morning north of philadelphia and overall, breath taking sunday and temperatures stepped back down from those highs quite a bit, 49 right now in allentown and 47 millville and holding on to 50s across much of the area in sea isle city 4 dre agrees and 61 beach haven and mild along the shore ocean of 65 and 10 miles inland to pomona and 49 degrees now. the rest of the o
accuweather forecast it was a perfect fall weekend or what. two straight days of mild temperatures and we hope for repeat performances during the week ahead. adam joseph in for melissa and joins us with the first check of the accuweather forecast, adam. >> we do better as we get to monday it's a beautiful week start to finish and cool on the morning and pleasant in the afternoons. it was 70 in philadelphia toda today. 2 degrees above normal and 70 allentown and reading and 71 at the...
region. right to meteorologist melissa magee where first check of the foingty accuweather forecast, melissa. >> we have fall freeze overhead with frigid temperatures on the way. overnight tonight and even as you wake up tomorrow morning freeze warning has been posted and goes up at midnight lasting through 9 a.m. on monday. it's up for good chunk of our viewing area. exception right along the immediate coastline because we're calling for temperatures in the lower 20s to the middle 30s. good idea to protect any sensitive vegetation if you yet already because hard-freeze is on the way for rest of tonight. currently outside, 40 in philadelphia. well below freezing in poconos. in at 26 degrees, 33 allentown and lehigh valley. 46 a little cooler along the coast in sea isle sit question and 41 in beach haven. all about the numbers. future tracker 6 showing you 1:00 in the morning during overnight hours nrubz in the upper 20s north and west of town. 37 in philadelphia and 41 degrees in wildwood. as you wake up tomorrow morning numbers along the 95 corridor in upper 20s to near freezing in
region. right to meteorologist melissa magee where first check of the foingty accuweather forecast, melissa. >> we have fall freeze overhead with frigid temperatures on the way. overnight tonight and even as you wake up tomorrow morning freeze warning has been posted and goes up at midnight lasting through 9 a.m. on monday. it's up for good chunk of our viewing area. exception right along the immediate coastline because we're calling for temperatures in the lower 20s to the middle 30s....
down. i'll have details in the accuweather forecast. >> plus flyers on season with nhl first you have to see this. three on three over time action when "action news" continues three on three over time action when "action news" continues tonight. baby! mom! i love that we're spending the weekend together. oh i know! hey, why don't you turn off your phone and all your stuff. good idea. it's off. mom? oh my internet is so slow when anyone else is using it. did you like want to do something? i am doing something. leave slow downloads behind. it's good to be back. the 100% fiber optics network gives you the fastest internet available for all your devices. get out of the past. get fios. volkswagen top executive was on capitol hill today. the company north american ceo michael horn apologize the to lawmakers. volkswagen admitted half a million diesel cars in the united states have a device that turns on emissions controls during testing but shuts them off during driving. that means those cars po lute 40 times more than legal limit and today the company's ceo denied the top executives knew ab
down. i'll have details in the accuweather forecast. >> plus flyers on season with nhl first you have to see this. three on three over time action when "action news" continues three on three over time action when "action news" continues tonight. baby! mom! i love that we're spending the weekend together. oh i know! hey, why don't you turn off your phone and all your stuff. good idea. it's off. mom? oh my internet is so slow when anyone else is using it. did you like...
tracking wet weather on the way. followed by a big cool down. i'll have details in the accuweather forecast. >> plus flyers on season with nhl first you have to see this. three on three over time action when "action news" continues three on three over time action when "action news" continues tonight. volkswagen top executive was on capitol hill today. the company north american ceo michael horn apologize the to lawmakers. volkswagen admitted half a million diesel cars in the united states have a device that turns on emissions controls during testing but shuts them off during driving. that means those cars po lute 40 times more than legal limit and today the company's ceo denied the top executives knew about the devices. >> this was a couple of software engineers who nint foe whatever reason. >> vw is trying to get united states of america to believe these are a couple rowing engineers i categorically reject that. >> the company now says it will repair the vehicles that were affected. south carolina governor issued a warning to residents of flooded communities get to higher ground.
tracking wet weather on the way. followed by a big cool down. i'll have details in the accuweather forecast. >> plus flyers on season with nhl first you have to see this. three on three over time action when "action news" continues three on three over time action when "action news" continues tonight. volkswagen top executive was on capitol hill today. the company north american ceo michael horn apologize the to lawmakers. volkswagen admitted half a million diesel cars...
followed by cooler air. i'll let you know when in the accuweather forecast. >> those story and more when "action news" at five continues >> those story and more when "action news" at five continues in just a moment. >> federal investigators are headed to florida to say debris from a sunken cargo ship. search crews are lacking for survivors. the ship disappeared five days agog off bahamas when got caught in sure kaib joaquin. they have found one body and one damaged life boatch the company that owns the ship flames engine failure for stal stalling the vessel. >> four chester county schools tested positive for leather nel abacteria. the other schools affects ready downingtown, middle downingtown east high and downingtown west high school. now the bacteria was found in cooling towers and water tanks. school officials say everything has been sanitized now and there's no cause for concern. the district will continue tes testing its equipment regularly. >>> "healthcheck" tonight there may be good news and bad news when it comes to this year's flu season. >> health reporter and registered nurse
followed by cooler air. i'll let you know when in the accuweather forecast. >> those story and more when "action news" at five continues >> those story and more when "action news" at five continues in just a moment. >> federal investigators are headed to florida to say debris from a sunken cargo ship. search crews are lacking for survivors. the ship disappeared five days agog off bahamas when got caught in sure kaib joaquin. they have found one body and...
Action News 11pm : WPVI : October 10, 2015 11:30pm-12:06am EDT
magee is at the big board with the first check of the accuweather forecast, melissa. >> walter, you can feel the chill in the air. 53 in philadelphia and 36 up in it the poconos. upper 40s for reading and lancaster at this hour. 44 am ep up to. along the coast in sea isle city coming in at 51 degrees. here's satellite 6 and action radar. you see mostly clear skies across the reelingon. this is making for really good radiational cooling and don't have any clouds to trap in the incoming solar aradiation earlier in the day. temperatures fall off quickly later on tonight. the call from accuweather mainly clear. star-stud studded sky and upper 30s in the suburb and 30 in philadelphia for the overnight low. and well north of town there's a frost advisory for carbon an and monroe counties up until 9 a.m. on sunday. good idea to protect your sensitive blanks and bring the pets indoors come tonight. we have you covered and we'll talk about what is ahead. extra layers needed. tad milder sunday and we have a preview of the eagles forecast. those details coming up in the full and exclusive 7 da
magee is at the big board with the first check of the accuweather forecast, melissa. >> walter, you can feel the chill in the air. 53 in philadelphia and 36 up in it the poconos. upper 40s for reading and lancaster at this hour. 44 am ep up to. along the coast in sea isle city coming in at 51 degrees. here's satellite 6 and action radar. you see mostly clear skies across the reelingon. this is making for really good radiational cooling and don't have any clouds to trap in the incoming...
tracking showers on the wa way. i'll have details on timing in the accuweather forecast. rick. >> cecily. that and more when "action news" at 5 continues any momen moment. news" at 5 continues any momen moment. stay with us ñÑ >> today the camden county free holder board announced operation save a life. to help with the road owe to recover question provides detox and treatment services to anyone who has survived an overdose leaders say it's the first program of its kind in the country and will start next month. a number of first responders were hon odd for using the drug nacan to save lives of overdosed patients. >> a flu shot clinic continues in bellmar camden country. you can head to bellmar fire hall lewis lane until 6:0 and flu shots are recommended for everyone of course and especially for those in high risk categories like senior citizens, pregnant women and those chronically ill. once again camden county residents can get a flu shot bellmar fire hall until 6:0 tonight. >> speaking of "healthcheck" and 60 people in mercer county are on alert saying a nurse that gave flew shots we
tracking showers on the wa way. i'll have details on timing in the accuweather forecast. rick. >> cecily. that and more when "action news" at 5 continues any momen moment. news" at 5 continues any momen moment. stay with us ñÑ >> today the camden county free holder board announced operation save a life. to help with the road owe to recover question provides detox and treatment services to anyone who has survived an overdose leaders say it's the first program of its...
miserable october night ahead. we have the accuweather tomorrow and cecily tynan and adam joseph keeping track of the storm as high tide approac approaches within the hour. but first let's gets to the flooding situation that very moment and "action news" reporter trish hartman liver any north wildwood. trish. >> good evening monica strong winds out here this evening this is one of intersections covered in water earlier this evening and the next high side before midnight. firefighters here in north wildwood say they had to help families out of their home that water was getting a little too close for comfort. towns up and down the jersey shore meanwhile are bracing for more flooding tomorrow. angry winds and stringing rain pounded beachs in avalon. gusts of up to 60 miles an hour could bring down power lines overnight and towns and inlet bridges connecting avalon and sea isle city closed because of high water. >> we're advising everybody do not drive on flooded street or through flooded intersection you put yourself and first responders at risk. >> over the summer beaches were repl
miserable october night ahead. we have the accuweather tomorrow and cecily tynan and adam joseph keeping track of the storm as high tide approac approaches within the hour. but first let's gets to the flooding situation that very moment and "action news" reporter trish hartman liver any north wildwood. trish. >> good evening monica strong winds out here this evening this is one of intersections covered in water earlier this evening and the next high side before midnight....
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Early Today
WHO (NBC)
Early Today : WHO : October 27, 2015 4:30am-5:00am CDT
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Early Today : KNTV : October 22, 2015 4:00am-4:31am PDT
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two people together. campbell's skillet sauces. ready in under 20 minutes. campbell's. >>> now to entertainment news. oh, yeah. phil collins coming out of retirement. that's what he told rolling stone. he plans on releasing a new solo album, his first since 2002. >>> taylor swift has filed a counter suit against a former d.j. for groping her. swift's lawsuit seeks to serve as an example for victims of sexual assault who choose to stay silent. >>> a new keith urban exhibit is opening in nashville called keith urban so far. it will show case the singer's beginnings and rise to stardom. >>> fox has picked up the rights 23r7 for miss universe and miss u.s.a. pagants. >>> a flat in london where jimi hendrix lived and died will honor the late rock star's legacy. >>> and throwback thursday. well, in the spirit of halloween, we're going to show you this. taylor swift shared this photo of her very younger self. she's dressed as a teletubby. people thought she was a pregnant alien. >> maybe that explains the show. >> i feel like a teletubby every day. maybe that's what i should go as for ha
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NBC10 News at 5pm : WCAU : October 14, 2015 5:00pm-6:01pm EDT
campbell charged with murder for the market street dpla collapse 2013. >> on the stand for hours and the testimony in the last half hour. doug shimell has been in the courtroom all day. he stepped out and joins us on the phone. >> reporter: you know the story griffin campbell is telling the jury is that he had no normal training in demolition or construction or being a contractor. he never finished high school, he had a random series of jobs, ran a food truck where he made some money and started buying rehabbing abandoned homes. but he only demolished two small row homes prior to working on the now infamous mark streit demolition and found out about that project by meeting the demolition architect who has been given immunity by the prosecutors and he says that he handled everything from bids and paperwork and funnel work to campbell. campbell would give $5,000 back to expedite paperwork and his attorney said did you think anything wrong and he said, i don't know any better. he agreed to demolish the complex but didn't have a general contractor license and he said, plato took him over, pa
campbell charged with murder for the market street dpla collapse 2013. >> on the stand for hours and the testimony in the last half hour. doug shimell has been in the courtroom all day. he stepped out and joins us on the phone. >> reporter: you know the story griffin campbell is telling the jury is that he had no normal training in demolition or construction or being a contractor. he never finished high school, he had a random series of jobs, ran a food truck where he made some...
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Early Today : KWWL : October 23, 2015 4:00am-4:30am CDT
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Eyewitness News at 5 : KYW : October 19, 2015 5:00pm-6:01pm EDT
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found contractor griffin campbell, guilty of 20 criminal counts. including, six of the involuntary manslaughter. >> i hope that it does provide some semblance of closure and something as horrible, and overwhelming, as this kind of tragedy. >> reporter: jurors found campbell not guilty of the higher charge of third degree murder, which, upon multiple convictions, could have put him behind bars for life, without parole, hopefully today's verdict will help put this sad chapter behind for all philadelphians. >> my heart hearts every single day that this happened for them and my hearties hurting for us, because he is a good guy. >> reporter: sean benschop the drug impaired crane operator working for campbell previously pled guilty on involuntary manslaughter and other charges. family members of the victims, including this man who lost his wife with their attorneys, said that campbell's conviction is a step in the right direction towards justice, and healing. >> i had a sense of joy, and jurors of their statement today. >> reporter: you feel there was in that courtroom today, justice. >>
found contractor griffin campbell, guilty of 20 criminal counts. including, six of the involuntary manslaughter. >> i hope that it does provide some semblance of closure and something as horrible, and overwhelming, as this kind of tragedy. >> reporter: jurors found campbell not guilty of the higher charge of third degree murder, which, upon multiple convictions, could have put him behind bars for life, without parole, hopefully today's verdict will help put this sad chapter behind...
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News 9 Tonight : WMUR : October 6, 2015 11:00pm-11:35pm EDT
by WMUR
john campbell testified before congress today. he said the conditions on the ground have changed since president obama announces plan to only have 1000 american troops in the country after 2016. the general says a deadly u.s. airstrike this weekend that hit medical clinic run by doctors without borders was a mistake. >> to be clear, the decision to provide aerial fire was the u.s. decision made with the u.s. chain of command. the hospital was mistakenly struck. we would never intentionally target a protected medical facility. tom: general campbell says he airstrike is under investigation. u.s. officials have set the airstrike was based on an afghan request. >> a united airlines flight and -- from houston to san francisco had to make an emergency stop after the copilot passed out. the plane was diverted to albuquerque, new mexico, and landed safely this morning. consciousness by the time the plane landed and was able to walk off the plane. he was taken to a local hospital. united hasn' t released any information on his condition or what caused him to pass out. tom: tom hanks is on a mis
john campbell testified before congress today. he said the conditions on the ground have changed since president obama announces plan to only have 1000 american troops in the country after 2016. the general says a deadly u.s. airstrike this weekend that hit medical clinic run by doctors without borders was a mistake. >> to be clear, the decision to provide aerial fire was the u.s. decision made with the u.s. chain of command. the hospital was mistakenly struck. we would never...
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Early Start With John Berman and Christine Romans : CNNW : October 7, 2015 2:00am-3:01am PDT
draw down troop levels there may have to be changed. general john campbell telling the senate armed services committee, isis and al qaeda are getting stronger in afghanistan. he says that has forced him to recommend changes to the existing plans that would cut u.s. troop strength by 90%. campbell did not say what troop levels he is proposing. campbell added a nuance to his explanation for an airstrike on a doctors without borders hospital in kunduz that killed 22 people. after earlier statements, came to a response to a request by afghan forces, he told the senate panel a u.s. decision made within the u.s. chain of command. cnn's dig robertson -- owe nic robertson is live in kabul. you have been talking to villagers who say they want help from the u.s.ges they don't want civilians to be hurt anymore. >> reporter: yeah, they really feel the afghan army can't stand up to the taliban. they say without the help of the u.s. military and others, the taliban could overrun more places, so they say, yes, we won our support. one man told me, if you are going to hit hospitals, we don't need yo
draw down troop levels there may have to be changed. general john campbell telling the senate armed services committee, isis and al qaeda are getting stronger in afghanistan. he says that has forced him to recommend changes to the existing plans that would cut u.s. troop strength by 90%. campbell did not say what troop levels he is proposing. campbell added a nuance to his explanation for an airstrike on a doctors without borders hospital in kunduz that killed 22 people. after earlier...
Andrea Mitchell Reports : MSNBCW : October 6, 2015 9:00am-10:01am PDT
afghanistan, general john campbell, told the senate armed services committee today that the disastrous bombing of the hospital in kunduz was a mistake. >> even though the after ghans request that support it has to go through a rigorous u.s. procedure. we had a special operations unit that was in close vicinity that was talking to the aircraft that delivered those fires. >> general campbell said he was called for more training to prevent similar incidents from taking place. nbc's jim miklaszewski joins me from the pentagon. that doesn't begin to really respond to the questions about how this could have happened. >> reporter: that's right. and that sound bite you played from general campbell is so telling, because again, he said look, no matter who called in the strike, it was afghans that actually asked the americans to launch an air strike against a target. don't even know if it was the hospital that was the target that the afghans wanted struck, but he said even though that happened, it is up to the u.s. military on the ground and in the air to conduct a rigorous review so it's obviou
afghanistan, general john campbell, told the senate armed services committee today that the disastrous bombing of the hospital in kunduz was a mistake. >> even though the after ghans request that support it has to go through a rigorous u.s. procedure. we had a special operations unit that was in close vicinity that was talking to the aircraft that delivered those fires. >> general campbell said he was called for more training to prevent similar incidents from taking place. nbc's...
Red Eye : FOXNEWSW : October 31, 2015 12:00am-1:01am PDT
campbell when we come back. >>> more than 20 years after the last evil dead film bruce campbell is back as ash williams in the new star series ash versus evil dead which premieres on saturday night at 9:00 p.m. here is a sneak peek. >> evil is always waiting in the shadows. only one man would rise to stand against it. >> the first thing i have to do is see a guy about a book. >> there must be some -- something i can do. >> we fight through the carnage. let the boom stick do the talking. >> let's go. >> i had a chance to talk to bruce campbell about the show. take a look. >> bruce, thanks for talking with me. >> i was in the neighborhood. >> listen., did you start it al? i feel like evil dead was the start of it. am i right? >> well you always have had maniacs and a 60s kind of deal. night of the living dead was grim and straight forward. the original evil dead was too. it was a straight forward movie with cheesy actors saying crappy lines of dialogue. actors saying we can't bury you, shelly, she is a friend of ours. i think that sliped into comedy. a lot of the violence was over the top
campbell when we come back. >>> more than 20 years after the last evil dead film bruce campbell is back as ash williams in the new star series ash versus evil dead which premieres on saturday night at 9:00 p.m. here is a sneak peek. >> evil is always waiting in the shadows. only one man would rise to stand against it. >> the first thing i have to do is see a guy about a book. >> there must be some -- something i can do. >> we fight through the carnage. let the...
CNN Newsroom With Carol Costello : CNNW : October 6, 2015 6:00am-8:01am PDT
afghanistan, generally john campbell. and he is already saying the strike was carried out after a request by afghan forces who were being threatened by the taliban. a nay toe has launched a full investigation. earlier tad nay toe's secretary general expressed condolences to the families of the victims. >> i'm deeply saddened by the tragic incident involving the doctors without borders hospital in kunduz. my thoughts are with all those affected. a full investigation has been launched. the security situation in afghanistan remains challenging. but afghan forces are rising to the challenge. and we continue to support them. >> doctors without borders is accusing the u.s. of a war crime and calling for an independent probe. let's bring in cnn's pentagon correspondent barbara star with more. >> good morning. general campbell set to testify on capitol hill about 30 minutes from now. the hearing was scheduled in advance of this latest event to talk to campbell about the security situation in afghanistan and potential plans for drawing down for reducing the number of u.s. forces from its c
afghanistan, generally john campbell. and he is already saying the strike was carried out after a request by afghan forces who were being threatened by the taliban. a nay toe has launched a full investigation. earlier tad nay toe's secretary general expressed condolences to the families of the victims. >> i'm deeply saddened by the tragic incident involving the doctors without borders hospital in kunduz. my thoughts are with all those affected. a full investigation has been launched. the...
On the Record With Greta Van Susteren : FOXNEWSW : October 6, 2015 11:00pm-12:01am PDT
an official appeal. and america's top commander in afghanistan, general john campbell is blasting president obama's plan to slash the number of u.s. troops in afghanistan. >> only a few years ago, our coalition numbered over 140,000 military personnel. now our forces comprise of fewer than 14,000 of which approximately 10,000 are u.s. servicemen and women. collectively, the afghan security forces are adapting to these changes and in some places they are struggling. >> and it's not just the general. senator john mccain says president obama's plan to withdraw troops is not only political, but dangerous. iowa senator joni ernst and members of the senate armed services committee joins me. i musted a she is a vet having served in afghanistan and iraq, right? >> in iraq. >> what's your thought on general john campbell says he is he worried about the strategy. what is the the president's strategy? do you know? >> well, i don't know that strategy. we lack, from the administration, a clear coherent strategy in afghanistan. we see the rise of taliban forces. we see the rise of isis, which i
an official appeal. and america's top commander in afghanistan, general john campbell is blasting president obama's plan to slash the number of u.s. troops in afghanistan. >> only a few years ago, our coalition numbered over 140,000 military personnel. now our forces comprise of fewer than 14,000 of which approximately 10,000 are u.s. servicemen and women. collectively, the afghan security forces are adapting to these changes and in some places they are struggling. >> and it's not...
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This Week With George Stephanopoulos : WCVB : October 25, 2015 10:00am-11:00am EDT
by WCVB
: teams training afghans to counter those ieds, here after 14 years of fighting. general john campbell is the commander of the mission in afghanistan. the united nations says that one-fifth of the country is either controlled or contested by the taliban? >> the taliban have been fighting this, it's been a very tough fighting season. >> reporter: campbell has had to deal with these threats even as the u.s. has been drawing down troops. >> reporter: what difference does that make for you, commander? >> i lose eyes and ears up here that give me indications and early warnings of potential enemy movements, enemy attacks. >> reporter: less intelligence about the enemy worries afghanistan's national security adviser as well. >> so, they are not as watched as they used to be. to fight in larger formations. >> reporter: and it's not just the taliban, u.s. officials here told us that isis training camps are now operating in afghanistan. these photos of what looks like an isis graduation ceremony surfaced on the internet this week. >> they continue to build their command and control capacity. >>
: teams training afghans to counter those ieds, here after 14 years of fighting. general john campbell is the commander of the mission in afghanistan. the united nations says that one-fifth of the country is either controlled or contested by the taliban? >> the taliban have been fighting this, it's been a very tough fighting season. >> reporter: campbell has had to deal with these threats even as the u.s. has been drawing down troops. >> reporter: what difference does that...
Jimmy Kimmel Live : WCVB : October 26, 2015 11:35pm-12:37am EDT
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News 9 @ Noon : WMUR : October 26, 2015 12:00pm-12:30pm EDT
franklin with that story. ray: the baby' thomas campbell allegedly assaulted, was here in court today, but didn' t want to say anything. one of the thing he is accused terrorize the mother by telling her he was right to throw the one-month-old baby girl in the trash. appearing by video and franklin circuit court, he listened and occasionally shook his head as the judge read the complaint and then spoke. ray: a request the judge agreed to, bringing proceedings to a close. court documents give a look at what police believe happen. around a: 30 friday morning, please were called to franklin. a to the affidavit, he had locked himself in his home with this one-month-old daughter and was threatening to hurt her. >> once we learned that there was in fact a hostage and a baby being a hostage, we wanted to ensure the safety of the child and anybody else in the residence. ray: after an hour of negotiations, police were able to arrest him and taken into the neck, and after his arrest, he allegedly told one officer that he was going to kill him and he would not be going home to his family. the affidav
franklin with that story. ray: the baby' thomas campbell allegedly assaulted, was here in court today, but didn' t want to say anything. one of the thing he is accused terrorize the mother by telling her he was right to throw the one-month-old baby girl in the trash. appearing by video and franklin circuit court, he listened and occasionally shook his head as the judge read the complaint and then spoke. ray: a request the judge agreed to, bringing proceedings to a close. court documents give a...
Early Today : WHDH : October 12, 2015 4:30am-5:00am EDT
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The Lead With Jake Tapper : CNNW : October 6, 2015 1:00pm-2:01pm PDT
campbell, top commander, issuing his own testimony about this today, calling it a mistake, as well. but also taking some additional steps. >> reporter: in the aftermath of the attack on the doctors without borders hospital, a stunning military order from the top u.s. commander. >> i've directed the entire force to undergo in-depth training in order to review all of the operational authorities and rule of engagement. >> reporter: that order and acknowledgement that something went wrong. rules of engagement spell out when and how the u.s. military can conduct air strikes. like the ac-130 gun ship that hit the hospital. doctors without borders says the u.s. knew, they were under attack for 30 minutes, it could not have been a mistake. >> until told otherwise, until we see an independent investigation, we'll presume that this was in fact a war crime. >> reporter: did this violate u.s. military rules? >> even though the afghans requested support, it has to go through a rigorous u.s. procedure to enable fires to go on the ground. >> there was no american air controllers on the ground. >>
campbell, top commander, issuing his own testimony about this today, calling it a mistake, as well. but also taking some additional steps. >> reporter: in the aftermath of the attack on the doctors without borders hospital, a stunning military order from the top u.s. commander. >> i've directed the entire force to undergo in-depth training in order to review all of the operational authorities and rule of engagement. >> reporter: that order and acknowledgement that something...
KTVU FOX 2 News at Noon : KTVU : October 28, 2015 12:00pm-12:31pm PDT
pockets around from santa clara to campbell. might get a brief light shower or two for a minute and a half to two minutes and it disappears. drier air is moving in as the system moves out but it really was a weak system. did not feed off warm ocean temperatures. 63 bodega bay. the ocean temperatures continue to be very warm. 60s for most of the temperatures, a few 70s in here but held in check at a cooler air mass. that held the low aims. breeze is picking up a little bit. i expect that to be stronger, not windy but breezy. overall, we're seeing west. northwest. north, so the trend will be more out of the west northwest. even down to monterey, 63 in arcadia. not bad in crescent city. an inch of rain. somebody in the state got decent rain. not a lot here. we're about done with the system. lingering showers are decreasing. low clouds banking up on the clouds. 60s and 70s, we'll see a chilly pattern tonight as we clear it out. still partly cloudy to mostly cloudy in the morning with some sun. halloween looks good. the next couple of dachldz, sunny, breezy, no worries for friday and/or
pockets around from santa clara to campbell. might get a brief light shower or two for a minute and a half to two minutes and it disappears. drier air is moving in as the system moves out but it really was a weak system. did not feed off warm ocean temperatures. 63 bodega bay. the ocean temperatures continue to be very warm. 60s for most of the temperatures, a few 70s in here but held in check at a cooler air mass. that held the low aims. breeze is picking up a little bit. i expect that to be...
MSNBC Live : MSNBCW : October 6, 2015 12:00pm-1:01pm PDT
days here. this is the latest version. >> reporter: general campbell in the testimony before the senate armed services committee today also revealed for the first time that u.s. special operations forces were on the ground in close -- in the close vicinity of the doctors without borders hospital when it was struck and it was those special forces that were communicating with the ac-130 that was circling above, essentially giving them the target. now, the ac-130 doesn't have precision-guided bombs. its line of sight. so they had to be looking directly at that hospital when they unleashed their weapons. now, as the general acknowledged, they -- the u.s. mistakenly struck the hospital but he didn't say exactly what the mistake was. did they mistarget it? did they hit the target? there's still that sense out there in some reports that, in fact, that there was some fire, some fire aimed at afghan troops coming from that building. but it's clear when general campbell said today that no matter what the circumstances were, it was up to the u.s. military on the ground and in the air to con
days here. this is the latest version. >> reporter: general campbell in the testimony before the senate armed services committee today also revealed for the first time that u.s. special operations forces were on the ground in close -- in the close vicinity of the doctors without borders hospital when it was struck and it was those special forces that were communicating with the ac-130 that was circling above, essentially giving them the target. now, the ac-130 doesn't have...
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CBS Morning News : KYW : October 12, 2015 4:00am-4:31am EDT
people together. campbell's skillet sauces. ready in under 20 minutes. campbell's. made for real, real life. >>> here's a look at today's forecast in some cities around the country. >>> an emotional moment at houston's minute maid park ahead of sunday's major league baseball playoff game. former president george h.w. bush throwing out the ceremonial first pitch with his wife barbara at his side. mr. bush is recovering from a fractured neck bone he suffered over the summer. >>> president bush's appearance was good luck for the home team. chris carter's seventh inning home run lands on the railroad track high above minute maid field. houston holds a 2-1 series lead over kansas city. troy tulowitzki has a three-run homer as toronto beats texas 5-1. the rangers lead the series two games to one. >>> san francisco goes ahead 27-23 when carlos hyde scores with less than two minutes to play but the giants drive down the field and with 21 seconds to play, eli manning looks to the end zone. >> eli. the back of the end zone and it is caught for a touchdown by larry donnell! >> larry donnell's tou
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by 90%. campbell did not say what troop levels he is proposing. we stein rice of dice and pakistan operations. now we have strong partners and the chief executive ab dumb la. as a result of recommendations to adjust this new environment while addressing our core mission, train advise and assist, the afghan security force to rukt counterterrorism operations to protect the homeland. >> general campbell also added a influence that you could say altered an airstrike on doctors bout without borders in kunduz, earlier saying the strike came in as a response by afghan forces, campbell said it was a u.s. decision made within the u.s. chain of command. >>> a decision from joe biden may be imminent. will he or won't he run for vice president. >> a source tells gloria bornlger there will be what is described as a family conversation at biden's home in delaware this weekend to discuss his possible candidacy. the source says this conversation could be conclusive. hillary clinton, meanwhile, going about her campaign as usual on a swing through iowa. cnn is in davenport with the latest. >>> good
by 90%. campbell did not say what troop levels he is proposing. we stein rice of dice and pakistan operations. now we have strong partners and the chief executive ab dumb la. as a result of recommendations to adjust this new environment while addressing our core mission, train advise and assist, the afghan security force to rukt counterterrorism operations to protect the homeland. >> general campbell also added a influence that you could say altered an airstrike on doctors bout without...
At This Hour With Berman and Bolduan : CNNW : October 6, 2015 8:00am-9:01am PDT
hospital in kunduz in afghanistan. general john campbell is testifying before the senate armed services committee. campbell said it was afghan forces who called in air forces because they were taking fire from enemy positions but he said the call to go forward was strictly a u.s. decision. listen here. >> to be clear, the decision to provide aerial fliers was a u.s. decision made within the u.s. chain of command. a hospital was mistakenly struck. we would never intention allege target a protected medical facility. i must allow the investigation to take its course and, therefore, i'm not at liberty to discuss further specifics at this time. however, i assure you the investigation will be thorough, objective and transparent. >> the strike killed 22 civil yapps, including patients and staff working for doctors without borders. nato launched an investigation into this incident. let's find out more. joining us now, cnn pentagon correspondent barbara starr and retired lieutenant colonel francona. barbara, it seems like we're filling in the blanks and some details different than what
hospital in kunduz in afghanistan. general john campbell is testifying before the senate armed services committee. campbell said it was afghan forces who called in air forces because they were taking fire from enemy positions but he said the call to go forward was strictly a u.s. decision. listen here. >> to be clear, the decision to provide aerial fliers was a u.s. decision made within the u.s. chain of command. a hospital was mistakenly struck. we would never intention allege target a...
. >>> jury deliberation resume in the center city collapse trial. griffin campbell faces life in prison for the disaster in 2013. campbell's lawyers argue that his client is a scapegoat they say the demolition architect knew he wasn't qualified to do the job. the prosecutors say he tried to save money by cutting corners that cost lives. >>> lulu country club in upper dublin went up in flames yesterday morning. there's little left to the clubhouse and about an quit -- banquet hall. no reports of injuries. >> a berks county pastor is recovering from a crash that killed his wife. he spoke for the first time since the accidents. a drunk driver slammed into his motorcycle in june. his wife was killed and he lost his leg. he delivered an uplifting sermon yesterday. gold brings you to it, or you find yourself facing something that's hard, he will bring you to it. >> the community is coming together to help a homeless couple whose son was wandering losh park over the weekend. chosen 300 is working to raise $12,000 for the couple. their kids are in foster care after their 2-year-old son was found al
. >>> jury deliberation resume in the center city collapse trial. griffin campbell faces life in prison for the disaster in 2013. campbell's lawyers argue that his client is a scapegoat they say the demolition architect knew he wasn't qualified to do the job. the prosecutors say he tried to save money by cutting corners that cost lives. >>> lulu country club in upper dublin went up in flames yesterday morning. there's little left to the clubhouse and about an quit -- banquet...
Action News at Noon : WPVI : October 19, 2015 12:00pm-12:31pm EDT
leaves to change. we're not ready for this. >>> a jury resumes deliberation in the case of given campbell charged with 6 counts of murder he left a brick wall unsupported before it crumpled on to a salvation army store in 2013. his attorney said he was used as a pawn by the developer and the architect who hired him. >>> a man accused of raping four girls in germantown is charged with rape. antwan brown attacked a 12-year-old girl in march. that was followed by the rape at gunpoint and sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. >>> a philadelphia man could possibly face charges after his boa constrictor got loose on the septa bus. he hid the creature in his jacket on the way to the pet store. an officer removed everybody on the bus while they caught the snake. if charged he could face counts of reckless endangerment and interfering with mass transit. >>> a fundraiser pulled in thousands of dollars for this homeless family. michael jones and angelique roll land said they had no choice but to live in love park with their two children. the 2-year-old boy wandered away. fortunately the boy was pick
leaves to change. we're not ready for this. >>> a jury resumes deliberation in the case of given campbell charged with 6 counts of murder he left a brick wall unsupported before it crumpled on to a salvation army store in 2013. his attorney said he was used as a pawn by the developer and the architect who hired him. >>> a man accused of raping four girls in germantown is charged with rape. antwan brown attacked a 12-year-old girl in march. that was followed by the rape at...
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon : WNBC : October 23, 2015 11:34pm-12:37am EDT
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campbell's soup in their coffee machines. it's great for the person who wants to enjoy a cup a soup, and then enjoy a cup of coffee that tastes a little bit like soup. [ laughter ] [ applause ] that's right, keurig is now offering cups that let you make campbell's soup in their coffee machines. you know, for the weirdo who's like, "don't even talk to me until i had my first bowl of soup in the morning." [ laughter ] now, where were we? and finally, as you guys may have heard, it is fashion week here in new york city, which -- [ cheers and applause ] yeah. always brings plenty of glamorous models and designers to town. we thought it'd be fun to send our writer arthur out in the streets to talk to a group of people who aren't always known for having great fashion, dads. and ask them about their outfits. it's a segment we call "fashion week: dad edition." fashion week dad edition >> so, it's fashion week here. i see you look great. did you prepare this outfit specifically for fashion week? >> no, i did not. >> who are you wearing? >> uh -- >> versace? is it versace? >> no. it's just clothes
campbell's soup in their coffee machines. it's great for the person who wants to enjoy a cup a soup, and then enjoy a cup of coffee that tastes a little bit like soup. [ laughter ] [ applause ] that's right, keurig is now offering cups that let you make campbell's soup in their coffee machines. you know, for the weirdo who's like, "don't even talk to me until i had my first bowl of soup in the morning." [ laughter ] now, where were we? and finally, as you guys may have heard, it is...
The Rundown With José Díaz-Balart : MSNBCW : October 6, 2015 6:00am-8:01am PDT
morning the u.s. commander there, general john campbell, will get another chance to explain what happened when he testifies at the senate. that gets under way this morning. what are we expecting at this hearing today? >> reporter: this hearing for general john campbell, the top commander in afghanistan, was originally called to examine the obama administration's man to withdraw all american forces from afghanistan by the end of 2016 and a military proposal to keep at least 5,000 or more in afghanistan beyond that time frame. but kunduz got in the way and the afghans were forced to flee that city, the largest city in northern afghanistan and then of course there was the confusion over the bombing of the doctors without border medical facility that killed 22. first the military claimed that the soldiers that were in the area were under direct fire from the afghanistan -- from afghan taliban, but yesterday general campbell revealed for the first time that the afghans were actually the ones who called in the air strike. and officials from doctors without border are now pointing the finger at
morning the u.s. commander there, general john campbell, will get another chance to explain what happened when he testifies at the senate. that gets under way this morning. what are we expecting at this hearing today? >> reporter: this hearing for general john campbell, the top commander in afghanistan, was originally called to examine the obama administration's man to withdraw all american forces from afghanistan by the end of 2016 and a military proposal to keep at least 5,000 or more...
did not make the decisions that killed six people. griffin campbell's defense attorney called his first expert witness. that witness says campbell was left out of the loop in decision making about demolition. a professor from temple university contends the project's architect called all the shots, including using heavy machinery to tear down the walls. the defense claims campbell was kept in the dark about any dangers from the unsupported wall that eventually collapsed on to the salvation army building. prosecutors say griffin campbell was fully involved in the process and aware of the hazards. the heavy machine operator has already pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and causing a catastrophe, facing 20 years in prison when he's sentenced next month. >>> right now friends and family are attending a viewing for jerry mondesire. his viewing goes to 8:00 p.m. in philadelphia. celebration of life ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow. the burial service is private. mondesire died last week of a brain aneurysm six days before his 66th birthday. >>> 20 minutes of news continues wit
did not make the decisions that killed six people. griffin campbell's defense attorney called his first expert witness. that witness says campbell was left out of the loop in decision making about demolition. a professor from temple university contends the project's architect called all the shots, including using heavy machinery to tear down the walls. the defense claims campbell was kept in the dark about any dangers from the unsupported wall that eventually collapsed on to the salvation army...
ABC7 News 4:30AM : KGO : October 20, 2015 4:30am-5:01am PDT
fights mucus. let's end this. >>> walnut creek, burlingame, campbell and all the bay area, this is abc7 news. >> it is 442. oscar pistorius has been released usually from prison in south africa and now is under house arrest. oscar pistorius shot and kills his girlfriend in 2013 and said he mistook reeva steenkamp for an intruder. a judge sentenced him to five years in prison for manslaughter oscar pistorius will spend four years of the sentence under house arrest. the family spokesperson said that there will be strict government supervision for the athlete. >> family will support oscar the reminder of the he will adhere strictly to the conditions of the parole board and corrections. >> the prosecutors in the case appealed the verdict of manslaughter and will seek a murder conviction on november 3rd. >> the hacker who claims do have broken into the a.m. account of the c.i.a. drew said he posed as a verizon worker to get the personal information. he allegedly a high school student posted documents online including a list of e-mail addresses claiming to be from c.i.a. director brennan's co
fights mucus. let's end this. >>> walnut creek, burlingame, campbell and all the bay area, this is abc7 news. >> it is 442. oscar pistorius has been released usually from prison in south africa and now is under house arrest. oscar pistorius shot and kills his girlfriend in 2013 and said he mistook reeva steenkamp for an intruder. a judge sentenced him to five years in prison for manslaughter oscar pistorius will spend four years of the sentence under house arrest. the family...
we know what he's eating. campbell's organic soups. >>> coming up on "today," the heart throbs are taking over a performance live on the plaza. >>> now in sports, the golden state warriors celebrated their 2015 nba championship, including ailing head coach, steve kerr. the reigning nba, mvp scored 20 of his 30 points in the first quarter. warriors win 111-95. next to chicago where a busy president obama offered his take on his bulls. >> well, these are two of the top teams in the east. i think in the west, it's a free for all. clippers, golden state, oklahoma, houston. that's a tough line up. glad my bulls are in the east. >> in the end, the president's chicago bulls would pull out 97-95. and earlier in the day the president welcomed the world cup women's team to the white house. >> this team taught all america's children that playing like a girl means you're a bad -- perhaps i shouldn't have used that phrase. playing like a girl means being the best. it means drawing the largest tv audience for a soccer match, men or women's in american history. >> i like the first phrase. >>> jus
we know what he's eating. campbell's organic soups. >>> coming up on "today," the heart throbs are taking over a performance live on the plaza. >>> now in sports, the golden state warriors celebrated their 2015 nba championship, including ailing head coach, steve kerr. the reigning nba, mvp scored 20 of his 30 points in the first quarter. warriors win 111-95. next to chicago where a busy president obama offered his take on his bulls. >> well, these are two of...
News Nation : MSNBCW : October 5, 2015 8:00am-9:01am PDT
where afghan forces had been battling the taliban. general john campbell did not say specifically what was hit but doctors without borders says it was its hospital that was hit and that 22 people were killed, including staff and patients. >> we have now learned that on october 3rd, afghan forces advised that they were taking fire from enemy positions and asked for air support from u.s. forces. an air strike was then called to eliminate the taliban threat and several civilians were accidentally struck. this is different from the initial reports which indicated that u.s. forces were threatened and that the air strike was called on their behalf. as has been reported, i have ordered a thorough investigation into this tragic incident and the investigation is ongoing. >> doctors without borders is calling the attack a "war crime" and is demanding an independent investigation. nbc news be pentagon correspondent jim miklaszewski was at this morning's briefing by general campbell, he joins us now live. one thing of note is that the general did not name the specific facility that doctors wi
where afghan forces had been battling the taliban. general john campbell did not say specifically what was hit but doctors without borders says it was its hospital that was hit and that 22 people were killed, including staff and patients. >> we have now learned that on october 3rd, afghan forces advised that they were taking fire from enemy positions and asked for air support from u.s. forces. an air strike was then called to eliminate the taliban threat and several civilians were...
Erin Burnett OutFront : CNNW : October 6, 2015 4:00pm-5:01pm PDT
are growing stronger and the u.s. needs a new plan. general john campbell says u.s. troops need to stay and fight. in testimony today, general campbell warning there are as many as 3,000 isis fighters in afghanistan and that al qaeda forces are surging as the u.s. secretary of defense says he deeply regrets what he says was a mistaken attack on an afghan hospital. doctors without borders, which runs that hospital saying there was no mistake. the u.s. forces knew exactly what they were doing, killing innocent civilians. barbara starr is out front. did the u.s. know it was bombing a hospital? >> reporter: clearly a mistake, but no excuse. the u.s. does not bomb hospitals, mosques and schools. the question now is how could this have happened? in the aftermath of the attack on the doctors without borders hospital, a stunning military order from the top u.s. commander. >> i've directed the entire force to undergo indepth training in order to review all our operational authorities in rules of engagement. >> reporter: that order and acknowledgement that something went wrong. and the secre
are growing stronger and the u.s. needs a new plan. general john campbell says u.s. troops need to stay and fight. in testimony today, general campbell warning there are as many as 3,000 isis fighters in afghanistan and that al qaeda forces are surging as the u.s. secretary of defense says he deeply regrets what he says was a mistaken attack on an afghan hospital. doctors without borders, which runs that hospital saying there was no mistake. the u.s. forces knew exactly what they were doing,...
KCRG TV9 Saturday Morning News : KCRG : October 24, 2015 6:00am-7:00am CDT
win we will have more highlights on tte endzone when we comeback. john campbell joins me now and hours, mainly to the north and east.t.throughout the afternoon we'll gradually see clearing and the sun will peek through the clouds helping to warm us up ito the low 60s. another great day for coege football or any of those fall festivals you may be going tt! although wewe keep the sunshine around for the weekend, our temperatures won't stay as warm. sunday we'll barely hit 60 and the beginning the temperatures into the 50s. enjjy your saturday! as many back to the future fans know, ttis week was "back to the future day," when so many things predicted were supposed to come true. many fans eagerly awaited the release o the "pepi perfect" soa, shown in back to the future, part 2. but the prrmotion was anything but perfect. a glitch caused the limited edition bottle to go on sale early, and they sold out before many people had a chance o get them. tat cused a huge backlash on twitter. as reparation, pepsi says it will release another 65-hundred bottles thatwill go on sale on november 3r
win we will have more highlights on tte endzone when we comeback. john campbell joins me now and hours, mainly to the north and east.t.throughout the afternoon we'll gradually see clearing and the sun will peek through the clouds helping to warm us up ito the low 60s. another great day for coege football or any of those fall festivals you may be going tt! although wewe keep the sunshine around for the weekend, our temperatures won't stay as warm. sunday we'll barely hit 60 and the beginning...
CBS Morning News : KPIX : October 12, 2015 4:00am-4:31am PDT
two people together. campbell's skillet sauces. ready in under 20 minutes. campbell's. made for real, real life. how they're describing those frighteniing moments. plus-- a major computer glih delays hundreds of southwest airline flights nationwide. the warning for travelers hd to the airport this morning and-- firefighting inmates? details this morning on the proposed plan that could alw violent convicts to join the fire fight.. join us for kpix 5 news this morning... beginning at 4:3 ,,,, >>> here's a look at today's forecast in some cities around the country. >>> an emotional moment at houston's minute maid park ahead of sunday's major league baseball playoff game. former president george h.w. bush throwing out the ceremonial first pitch with his wife barbara at his side. mr. bush is recovering from a fractured neck bone he suffered over the summer. >>> president bush's appearance was good luck for the home team. chris carter's seventh inning home run lands on the train hak track high above minute maid field. that helps the astros to a 4-2 win over kansas city. houston holds a 2-1
two people together. campbell's skillet sauces. ready in under 20 minutes. campbell's. made for real, real life. how they're describing those frighteniing moments. plus-- a major computer glih delays hundreds of southwest airline flights nationwide. the warning for travelers hd to the airport this morning and-- firefighting inmates? details this morning on the proposed plan that could alw violent convicts to join the fire fight.. join us for kpix 5 news this morning... beginning at 4:3 ,,,,...
. but he still faces significant jail time. jurors found griffen campbell not guilty yesterday of six counts of third degree murder in the 2013 collapse. but they did convicts him of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. six people were killed, 13 others injured including maria plequin who lost half her body. her lawyer says this is the first step in gaining. >> she's greatly appreciative of what the jurors didn't the findings that she made and so she's very happy for that. on the other hand she's looking forward to having the day when we get everybody into the courtroom, everyone who played role in this terrible tragedy. >> campbell will be sentenced january. the civil case against him is set to start next september. >> another new story on "action news." a main line restaurant that was shut down due to a roach infestation is now allowed to reopen. radnor township health officials announced last night that they have cleared yangming in bryn mawr. the customer found a roach in a meal back in august and days later a surprise inspection revealed more roaches and suer pipes
. but he still faces significant jail time. jurors found griffen campbell not guilty yesterday of six counts of third degree murder in the 2013 collapse. but they did convicts him of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. six people were killed, 13 others injured including maria plequin who lost half her body. her lawyer says this is the first step in gaining. >> she's greatly appreciative of what the jurors didn't the findings that she made and so she's very happy for that....
Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer : CNNW : October 6, 2015 2:00pm-4:01pm PDT
hospital. addressing concerns about the way the war's going, general john campbell says the air strike was a mistake, and he's ordered new training to prevent future incidents. but he also hints the u.s. may need to keep more troops in afghanistan for a longer period of time. >>> russia stepping up its air war in syria. and there are new signs that may be preparing for action on the ground, not against isis, but prop up the syrian regime. as tensions mount between moscow and the west. president obama's now under greater pressure to come up with new options. >>> i'll speak with senator corey gardner, foreign relations committee, and correspondents, analysts and guests will have full coverage of the top stories. >>> the fallout from the deadly u.s. air strike from a hospital in afghanistan. pentagon correspondent barbara starr. >> a short time ago, defense secretary ash carter issued a statement expressing deep regret for the attack against the hospital but not yet a full blown apology. general campbell, the top u.s. commander on capitol hill today, saying it was a mistake. but there have be
hospital. addressing concerns about the way the war's going, general john campbell says the air strike was a mistake, and he's ordered new training to prevent future incidents. but he also hints the u.s. may need to keep more troops in afghanistan for a longer period of time. >>> russia stepping up its air war in syria. and there are new signs that may be preparing for action on the ground, not against isis, but prop up the syrian regime. as tensions mount between moscow and the west....
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BBC World News America : KQED : April 25, 2017 2:30pm-3:01pm PDT
the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, bbc "world news." this is bbc "world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. cracks in wall funding. walldent trump insists the with mexico will be built and pulls back on immediate spending demands. ivanka trump gets grounds in germany as she defends her father. likeiant minds, michelangelo and marie curie. tim: hello, welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. was massive and controversial as a campaign and the opposition is proving just as insurmountable. it seems donald trump is dropping demands for an im
the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation...
BBC World News America : KQED : January 9, 2017 2:30pm-3:01pm PST
. kovler foundation. and, the aruba tourism authority. lotlanning a vacation is a easier than you think. you can find it in aruba.. families, couples, and friends find their escape in the crystal-blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information is available at aruba.com >> now, bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. north korea says they can launch a ballistic missile at any time. will this be his first test? hydroelectric dams are not sitting well with those who make livings off of the waterway. >> the government says it is clean and sustainable, but the impact of these structures on the river system, the environment, and the people will be immense. >> the golden globes turns into a public spat between meryl streep and donald trump. the president elect may be the winners for best drama. ♪ anchor: welcome to the viewers on public television and around the globe. north korea says they are ready to test a ballistic missile at any time. that was a message from kim, coming just days before donald trump takes over a
. kovler foundation. and, the aruba tourism authority. lotlanning a vacation is a easier than you think. you can find it in aruba.. families, couples, and friends find their escape in the crystal-blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information is available at aruba.com >> now, bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. north korea says they can launch a ballistic missile at any time. will this be his first test?...
ABC7 News at 6 : WJLA : January 31, 2017 6:00pm-6:30pm EST
u.s., for aruba, for our relationship between the u.s. and aruba and for all the young minds that you have inspired during the years. jonathan: can you believe it? that is the prime minister of aruba. one of the people sending well-wishes to maureen bunyan. she was born in aruba. a dutch island. she was knighted by the king of the netherlands. this is the last time she will anchor the 6:00 p.m. news. alison: hard to believe. we are sad about this. we are looking back to the 44 years maureen has been on television in washington. it has been in a word -- "ground breaking." in 1973, washington, d.c., was introduced to a beautiful, smart young reporter who happened to be a woman and african-american. maureen: i thought i might survive two or three years. in those days, first of all, women were just coming in to broadcast news. and into news in general. minorities were just coming in. we were not sort of welcomed with opened arms. so we were always on edge, we were always thinking is today the day that i am going to be leaving? alison: but she became an icon in the d.c. nw driven by de
u.s., for aruba, for our relationship between the u.s. and aruba and for all the young minds that you have inspired during the years. jonathan: can you believe it? that is the prime minister of aruba. one of the people sending well-wishes to maureen bunyan. she was born in aruba. a dutch island. she was knighted by the king of the netherlands. this is the last time she will anchor the 6:00 p.m. news. alison: hard to believe. we are sad about this. we are looking back to the 44 years maureen...
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News4 at 5 : WRC : August 4, 2017 5:00pm-6:00pm EDT
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into jail in aruba. >> none of it made sense. >> they flew southwest. somebody wrote the wor cigna bad. jones shot video of passengers corralled on to shuttle bus surrounded by tsa and aruba police. >> apparently someone pointed me out saying i was the last one to use the rest room. >> a picture here reports as they both got hauled off for questioning and then thrown into two separate jails in aruba over night. >> it was just dismal. i literally slept on a concrete slab. >> all their legal documents are in dutch. the couple says there was a major language barrier while they were detained and jailed for 26 hours before they were finally cleared of wrongdoing and released. >> i will never go back to aruba again, you know. i love aruba, you know, it's a beautiful place, you know, the people are beautiful, but the way -- their law, it's not right. >> we do have some phone calls out to get some clarity as to whether jones and dixon received proper treatment by aruba authorities. couple feel like maybe they were sc they were appointed a lawyer of aruba, not allowed to call family or u.s. emb
into jail in aruba. >> none of it made sense. >> they flew southwest. somebody wrote the wor cigna bad. jones shot video of passengers corralled on to shuttle bus surrounded by tsa and aruba police. >> apparently someone pointed me out saying i was the last one to use the rest room. >> a picture here reports as they both got hauled off for questioning and then thrown into two separate jails in aruba over night. >> it was just dismal. i literally slept on a...
Nightline : WJLA : August 23, 2017 12:37am-1:07am EDT
disappearance of natalee holloway the 18-year-old who vanished while on a high school graduation trip to aruba. >> the mysterious disa peeps of an american teenager. >> her body was never found. now her family is saying a private investigation yielded stunling results. >> i was shocked out of my chair. >> human remains that could belong to natalee being tested in the united states. her father this could bring so las to his family or even justice. >> it sounds like this feels the closest you've felt to solving your daughter's murder. >> i'm hopeful. >> the revelation one of a six part series is disappearance of natalee holloway. >> i never dreamed it would be 12 year. >> many saying natalee's parents were victims of the investigation botched by from the start. >> little did they know they weren't just looking for a kidnap er or killer. they were up the whole aye are you ban government. >> do you feel they handled the investigation well? >> no they took their eyes off the last three people who were with natalee. >> including joran van der sloot the godson of the police at the time. >> joran van
disappearance of natalee holloway the 18-year-old who vanished while on a high school graduation trip to aruba. >> the mysterious disa peeps of an american teenager. >> her body was never found. now her family is saying a private investigation yielded stunling results. >> i was shocked out of my chair. >> human remains that could belong to natalee being tested in the united states. her father this could bring so las to his family or even justice. >> it sounds like...
Greta Van Susteren, Everything You Need to Know about Social Media : CSPAN2 : December 10, 2017 8:00pm-9:01pm EST
missing girl in aruba. was in california covering something and i got back to, and i gate call from new york and they say, could you go to aruba, there's missing college girl. i thought, oh brother, i was a college girl. she probably found a boyfriend and a couple of people and was drinking and missed her flight. who doesn't know that story. stupid kid. so i didn't want to but i said, all right, i will. i went down aruba dish always want to investigate everything and see it for myself. so much different when you see it. and i went from the -- i said where was shing? some holiday inn. i said what room number. i went to the holiday inn after i landed and i wasn't staying. this went there and acted like -- nobody stopped me, and i go occupy to the room and knock on the door. i had a bad attitude i didn't want to do this story, i thought she is back on the plane going home and i'm sitting near aruba. when we travel, we fly to aruba and everybody in at the plane would get off and go to the beach. go to land phil -- land fill. it's not what people think. knocked on the door in aruba and this
missing girl in aruba. was in california covering something and i got back to, and i gate call from new york and they say, could you go to aruba, there's missing college girl. i thought, oh brother, i was a college girl. she probably found a boyfriend and a couple of people and was drinking and missed her flight. who doesn't know that story. stupid kid. so i didn't want to but i said, all right, i will. i went down aruba dish always want to investigate everything and see it for myself. so much...
BBC World News America : KQED : May 10, 2017 5:28pm-6:01pm PDT
the common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." tim: this is bbc world news america. i'm tim wilcox. the firing of fbi director james comey sent shockwaves through the u.s. political system. the search begins for his replacement. the president says he wasn't up to the job. doing ap: he was not good job, very simply. he was not doing a good job. tim: democrats in congress are up in arms as are some republicans. they're calling for a special prosecutor to be appointed. ♪ a beautiful voice and the place of adversity. how this death musician has overcome adversity and retu
the common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation...
common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. no to the authorities and already convicted of attempted murder, how did karim cheurfi slip through the net to kill in paris? forced into hiding, gay men in chechnya escaping persecution and torture. ♪ tim: and one room, 2 grammys. we meet the british multi-instrumentalist making music at home. tim: hello. welcome to our viewers of public television in america and around the globe. not only was he on their radar, but the french authorities revealed the man
common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation...
BBC World News America : KQED : March 21, 2017 2:30pm-3:01pm PDT
common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. no laptops. why britain is joining the united states in banning some electronic gadgets uncertain flights. from bombs to the ballot box, northern ireland's martin mcguinness dies at 66. he leaves a complicated legacy print and back where they belong -- the van gogh museum welcomes back 2 stolen paintings worth tens of millions of dollars. tim: hello, and welcome to our viewers on public television in america and also around the globe. for millions of airlin
common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation...
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common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." ♪ laura: reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. president trump welcomes prime minister may. the leaders of the u.s. and the u.k. reaffirm their tight bond. president trump: a free and independent britain is a blessing to the world and our relationship has never been stronger. laura: a short time ago with the use of his pen, the president signed an executive order putting extreme vetting procedures in place for refugees. and "moonlight" is in the spotlight as one of the year's best films. we will speak to the director behind this b
common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning...
the common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, bbc "world news america." katty: this is bbc "world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. barack obama colts the last press conference of his presidency, defending his decision and looking forward to peace and quiet. returning to east aleppo, it is in ruins. what comes next. hasoreign intervention transformed this war. the way it is looking right now, foreigners, not syrians, will dictate how the war ends. katty: we take you on a tour of washington sites which will play a big part in the inauguration. katty: welcome to our viewers
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good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." ♪ new details emerge over who will pay for donald trump's wall. even as mexico president cancel the trip to the states. one world leader is staying home and another is already here. theresa may highlights of shared interest between her country and the u.s. and try sticking this on your finger. how the largest diamond ever found in north america can be daunting even to hold. reporter: worth many millions, multimillion dollar diamond. i'm feeling quite nervous. can you take it back? >> sure, sure, sure. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public tel
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common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." laura: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. a warm meeting at the white house between president trump and japan's prime minister. the security alliance is reaffirmed. next up, golf diplomacy. when it comes to security at home, mr. trump's standoff with the courts continues. he promises additional steps coming soon. and from sailors to superstars, tattoos are a vibrant form of expression. tonight we look at new york's long history with the artform. welcome to our viewers on public televis
common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation...
the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now bbc "world news america." laura: this is bbc "world news america." reporting from washington i am laura trevelyan. president trump is hours away from his first address to congress. we will be waiting to hear their priorities he lies out. the lease and tunisia are looking into the murder of 30 british vacationers. flying to the moon. that is what 2 private passengers are doing after buying tickets on a trip like no other. laura: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. in a short time president trump will make his way
common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. of allzuela, the mother protests turns violent as thousands protest against their president. lost at sea where in the world , is the uss carl vinson? she was headed in the opposite direction of north korea. these refugee children in greece, peace and playtime are welcome relief. tim: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the world. they are calling it the mother of all protests in venezuela. it is not without bloodshed. tens of tho
the common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, bbc "world news america." this is bbc "world news america." reporting from washington, im katty kay. out here minister lays vision for the british exit from the european union. a clean break. president obama commutes the prison sentence of chelsea manning, the former military analyst that passed classified files to wiki links. how one chinese company is not stealing american jobs, but creating them in the u.s. katty: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. britain got clarity today on what the exit from the europea
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common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. "i'd be honored" --president trump says he would hold talks with north korea's leader under the right circumstances, but what are they? protesters and police in may clashes in paris. the final 2 candidates take aim at each other. and capturing battle and the moments in between. how a new exhibition shows soldiers at rest and those who have been lost. tim: hello, and welcome to our viewers on public television and also around the world. no u.s. president in h
good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." anchor: this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. police evacuate the champs elysees after a gun man fires. one police officer has died and two others are injured. the man using a kalashnikov. killed.cker was this is the scene in paris. the french government says that the officers were deliberately targeted. the motive for the attack is unknown. tim: hello, and welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. shot through an out once again in central paris. the french authoriti
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common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. south korean voters speak, but how will the new president deal with the trump administration dealing with the north? does america's longest war need more boots on the ground again? the trump administration considering sending more soldiers to afghanistan. and immigration through art -- the mexican artist reflecting the identities of those crossing borders. tim: hello, and welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. he is a left-leaning
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the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, bbc "world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. feeling sick at the thought of swaying an election, but no regrets, the fbi director defends his disclosure of the hillary clinton just days before the vote. mr. comey: look, this is terrible. it makes me mildly nauseous to think we had an impact on the election, but honestly, it wouldn't change the decision. tim: we will get this done -- president trump insists middle east peace is possible and that a deal between israel and the palestinians can be a
common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." laura: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. the u.s. fares better than most, and the uk's getting back on its feet, but caution is the watchword after the massive cyber attack. a man on a mission on his first full day in office. france's new president calls for reform of the euro and moves to strengthen the alliance with germany's leader. and capturing camelot in photos. 100 years since his birth, a new exhibit highlights the life and legacy of john f. kennedy. welcome to our viewers on public t
common good, kovalev foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority -- kovler foundation. >> planning a vacation that is relaxing and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can wind it here in aruba. families, couples, and trends can find their escape on the island's more, sunny days and the crystal caribbean blue sea. more information for your is availablening at aruba.com. news."now, "bbc world >> welcome to a bbc news special. i'm live at westminster. terrorism in the heart of westminster. an attack left three people including a police officer and the attacker dead. >> on the other side of the road, there was a body and when i looked on the road, there was another body. when i looked over the side of the bridge, there appeared to be a body there as well. >> eyewitnesses say a car mowed down pedestrians on westminster bridge before crashing into railings outside parliament. at least two people who were hit have died, and at least 20 others have been injured. the attacker was shot and apprehended by police. he is among the dea
common good, kovalev foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority -- kovler foundation. >> planning a vacation that is relaxing and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can wind it here in aruba. families, couples, and trends can find their escape on the island's more, sunny days and the crystal caribbean blue sea. more information for your is availablening at aruba.com. news."now, "bbc world >> welcome to a bbc news...
common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." laura: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. first came the ban and then the backlash. president trump defends his immigration measures. while many are left trying to navigate them. canada's prime minister calls a shooting at a quÉbec city mosque a terrorist attack as authorities continue their investigation. and cracking down on cash for chimps. we have a special investigation into the illegal selling of these creatures. viewers onome to our public television in america and also around
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common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." jane: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am jane o'brien. the trump administration slaps new sanctions on iran, saying it is retaliation for a ballistic missile test. tehran calls them illegal. french soldiers shoot and wound an attacker wielding a machete near the louvre in paris. authorities suggest it was an act of terrorism. ♪ jane: and forget about the fancy record stores. one market in nairobi is bringing back vinyl to keep the tunes spinning in style. welcome to "world news america" and our viewe
common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. with the stroke of a pen, president trump dismantles efforts to combat claim on -- tacoma climate change. fleeing the violence of in most so. iraqi citizens search for any layout as they find themselves increasingly in the line of fire searching for any way out. and new feathers in the cap for native american fashion. a new exhibition celebrates the contemporary look with style. tim: hello. welcome to our viewers in america and around the globe. president trum
common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. "we are tougher than you think" -- north korea told the bbc it will carry on testing its missiles. the u.s. vice president says all options are on the table. the debate is over. turkey's president brushes off concerns over sunday's referendum in which he won major new powers. his nation remains divided. and aiming for an upset in georgia's sixth district. democrats seek to while republicans in a special election that could say a lot about the trump presidenc
common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." ♪ this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. the firing of james comey, president trump gives his reason. showboater, he is a a grandstander. everybody knows that. tim: five days days after 80 girls were released, many wait to be reunited with their families, but one father has already had his he reunion. and the music is legendary, the artwork is museum quality. how pink floyd's covers and props are found in display in london. ♪ welcome to our viewers on public television and around the globe. it is
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common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, exciting is a lot easier than cooling trade winds and the crystal blue caribbean sea. crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. parameters of what a trade deal may look like? >> we are here working on day one. we are excited prime minister may is coming. i'm sure there will be a discussion of trade. the degree to which, i don't know yet. i'm sure we will have an opportunity to brief you. i'm not sure if we have any plans for a joint press conference. that is one of the things our team will be working out with prime minister may. reporter: after a finger wagging lecture delivered to the media over their honesty when he might not have been truthful himself, this question -- >> is it your intention to always tell
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common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now bbc "world news america." katty: this is bbc "world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. the president and the pipeline. donald trump signs legislation to restart 2 controversial energy projects. adding to the uncertainty of a brexit, a major british court ruling won't stop the process, but raises questions over how the divorce will proceed. and strike up the music. "la la land" ties the record for most nominations ever. ♪ katty: welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. donald trump is wasting no time
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common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." katty: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. taking on traditional enemies and allies alike. how the american president is ruffling diplomatic feathers from tehran to sydney. getting the view from south of the border. in mexico, the rift with the u.s. rivals the usual soap opera. and the trick to translating trump. how bbc colleagues convey the president's words in other languages. >> unless you almost physically embody the gestures as you say the words, the meaning is going to get lost in tran
common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." katty: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. a gunman opens fire at fort lauderdale international airport. at least five people were killed and passengers evacuated. pointing the finger at putin, a intelligence report makes its case on hacking and the outgoing secretary of state urges caution for donald trump. secretary kerry: i would encourage him to engage with russia and find that common ground but not at the expense of rolling over and losing the values or principles or interests. katty: an
common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." anchor: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim wilcox. a shot in the arm from the trump administration. the house passes the republican health care bill. make no mistake, this is the repeal and replace of obamacare. make no mistake about it. [applause] anchor: the fight for the french presidency the sense into a legal battle. emmanuel macron files a lawsuit over claims that he has a secret bank account. and after 70 years in the public eye, prince philip is retiring. hello and welcome to "bbc world news ameri
common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." katty: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am katty kay. the american and canadian leaders meet at the white house, but the visit is overshadowed by personnel questions in the trump administration. the u.s. president promises to deal strongly with north korea after its latest missile launch. and he is not your average knitter. we meet a man whose sweater creations and photos will not just keep you warm. >> realistically, given that it takes a month to make one, i can i can do 300 or 400 in my lifetime. i h
the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, bbc "world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i'm tim willcox. working from the bottom up. the visiting secretary of state tells his russian counterpart that the countries have a lot of ground to make up. secretary tillerson: there is a low level of trust between our two countries. the world's foremost nuclear powers cannot have this kind of relationship. tim: white house staffers feel the heat -- one, for comments he made. the other for comments made about him. and setting the record straight -- america's first l
the common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." ♪ >> this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. >> failing to act now on the most pressing security issue in the world may bring catastrophic consequences. laura: on the eve of donald trump's 100th day in office, we are in ohio asking voters what they make of his presidency so far. john waters tells me about his film and why donald trump's brand of shaking things up may not be his cup of tea. >> i don't think he's funny. if you ever want to get someone to listen and change her mind
common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reported from washington, i am tim willcox. "i have a story to tell and i will talk to investigators," so says michael flynn, but first, the former national security advisor once immunity. the u.s. secretary of state meets allies from nato with reassurance of america's commitment but a demand also that they need to pay more. plus, e-mail, online shopping -- technology has many of us hooked. what makes these gadgets so irresistible? tim: hello. welcome to our viewers in america and around the globe. jus
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common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. from the united nations to the white house, the trump administration takes a tough new line on syria after the deadly chemical weapons attack. president trump: my attitude toward syria and assad has changed very much. tim: white house chief strategist steve bannon, trump's brain, is removed from his position on the national security council. why? and she was a victim of the recent london attack at tonight -- london attack. she speaks for the first time about
the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here, in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal-blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." katty: this is a special edition of "bbc world news america." i'm katty kay. donald trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the united states. hundreds of thousands gathered to hear his message to the nation and the world. pres. trump: from this day forward, it is going to be only america first. america first. katty: washington was also the scene of protests today as people objecting to the new president clashed with police just blocks from the parade route. as a new era begins, another ends. the obamas leave the white h
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common good. kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news america." laura: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. a manhunt is underway in turkey for the gunman who on new year's eve attacked a nightclub, killing 39 people. so-called islamic state has claimed responsibility. s arrive inlomat moscow as donald trump promises new information on the hacking that got them kicked out. and forget about just playing video games. we talk about what it takes to become a character in one. it is a competitive industry where everyone is hoping to leap to the top. laura
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common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." laura: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. murdered by a nerve agent classified as a weapon of mass destruction. the half brother of north korea's leader was poisoned, but by who? president trump takes aim at the media again. at the conservative conference, he labels fake news the enemy of the people. ♪ laura: and will "la la land" dance its way to oscar gold? roll out the red carpet, hollywood is getting ready for its biggest night. laura: welcome to our viewers on public television in ameri
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Branford, Connecticut - Friday, May 10, 2019: Gary Sullivan of North Branford, left, and Rob Derry of Clinton, second from left, work out during an exercise session led by trainer Morgan Carlow at Crew Rowing, a low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford.
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From left, Frank Carrano, of Branford, Theresa Ferguson, of Branford, Carolyn Christmann, of New Haven, and Cat Haddon of East Haven, during a training session Crew Rowing in Branford on May 10.
Branford, Connecticut - Friday, May 10, 2019: Weights and an elastic exercise band used at Crew Rowing, a low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford.
Co-owners April Palmer and her husband Jm Palmer of Crew Rowing, a low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford.
Branford, Connecticut - Friday, May 10, 2019: Yve Larrieu of Branford, Frank Carrano of Branford, Theresa Ferguson of Branford and Cat Haddon of East Haven, left to right, take a break during a training session Crew Rowing, a low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford.
Branford, Connecticut - Friday, May 10, 2019: Theresa Ferguson of Branford stretches during a training session Crew Rowing, a low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford.
Branford, Connecticut - Friday, May 10, 2019: Rob Derry of Clinton stretches out during an exercise session led by trainer Morgan Carlow at Crew Rowing, a low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford.
Branford, Connecticut - Friday, May 10, 2019: Crew Rowing trainer Morgan Charlow, an employee at the low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford.
Branford, Connecticut - Friday, May 10, 2019: Co-owner April Palmer of Crew Rowing, a low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford moves a portal rowing machine to another part of the gym.
Branford, Connecticut - Friday, May 10, 2019: A lounge area at Crew Rowing, a low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford.
Branford, Connecticut - Friday, May 10, 2019: Co-owner April Palmer of Crew Rowing, a low-impact and rowing exercise gym in Branford.
Rowers rally to keep doors open at Branford’s Crew Rowing
By Lisa Reisman
BRANFORD — On the day Joe Criscuolo first took a class at PULL Rowing, the South Main Street studio next to the old Branford Theater, he barely got through it. Before then, he’d rarely exercised. He was out of shape. He was, as he put it, “saggy.”
Still, he went back. Soon, “I was hooked,” said the North Branford resident, one of the main protagonists in the story of how, in the space of one week in late March, PULL Rowing became Crew Rowing.
“There were the unique workouts,” he said, of the low-impact, cardio-based rowing drills combined with high-intensity strength training. “And also the camaraderie. I looked forward to it. I think all the members did.”
Then, on Feb. 16, came an email from the owners of PULL Rowing. The company had decided to go in a different direction and would be closing the studio. The last day of classes would be Saturday, March 30.
“At first it was like a death in the family,” said April Palmer, a co-owner, with husband Jim, and with Criscuolo and his wife Deb, of Crew Rowing. “People were distraught. There were tears and hugging. But then we rallied. We had six weeks. No way were we going to let this place close.”
There were meetings — in the lounge of the gym, at the houses of members. There were ideas — members purchasing individual rowers, for example — that floated and sank. There were more meetings. Members came forward only to get cold feet. Others, like Criscuolo and his wife, eagerly took the plunge.
“We really wanted to be in on this happening,” Criscuolo said.
All along, the clock was ticking. If no agreement was reached by Monday, April 1, the doors of PULL rowing would clang shut for good.
The final class was on Saturday, March 30. Six days before, April and Jim had signed a lease for the space. On Sunday, they, along with the Criscuolos, paid the former owners for the rowers, the equipment, and furniture.
That’s hardly the only thing they did that late-March Sunday. The four newly minted co-owners changed all the names and the logo which Jim, an accomplished artist, had created.
They replaced the sign with the new name of the business.
“Another member helped us with the research,” Jim Palmer said. “We wanted Crew Rowing because it describes what the sport is, first of all, and it also describes a group of people who have bonded together and are rowing together as a crew. The name was available, so we grabbed it.”
Late Sunday night, March 31, they completed the transformation. Then, April Palmer said, “came a lot of praying.”
“We didn’t have a client list,” she said. “The website we used for people to sign up for classes wasn’t up and running, and the merchant account wasn’t either.”
She told as many members as she could to “just show up and we’d work it out later,” she said.
They showed up Monday morning and, in the five weeks since, they’ve kept coming, and in ever greater numbers.
The reason, according to Jim Palmer, was not just the sleek WaterRowers that use water to mimic rowing on a river and afford a fluid motion. Nor was it rowing itself which, as Nicole Catanese of Harper’s Bazaar writes, “might be the most efficient exercise ever,” with its cardiovascular benefits, and the way it works all the major muscle groups while burning up to 600 to 800 calories per hour.
“It was really what the former owners called ‘the magic sauce,’ he said, referring to rowing intervals interspersed with dynamic strength exercises with kettlebells and medicine balls, as well as weighted plank variations, push-ups, lunges and squats.
Not to mention the trainers, whose expertise, warmth, and sense of fun, “have played such a large role in making Crew Rowing what it is,” Jim Palmer said.
Those trainers were, in part, what lured Branford’s Theresa Ferguson back; it was also the variety of their workouts. “They’re different every time, so you never get bored. Plus I’ve lost 16 inches and 22 pounds since I joined,” she said.
For Linda MacLean, “it’s a stress-reliever, and I’m just a lot stronger and a lot more toned.” Because there are only 12 rowers, “the classes are small, so you always get a lot of individualized attention from the trainers.”
Then there’s the spa-like setting. “We’re carrying on a legacy that we came to love and respect,” said April. “Like the former owners, we keep the space immaculate. There’s never any dirt or dust. Everyone gets an individual towel, a cold compress to cool down. Water bottles get filled during workouts. It’s like nowhere else.”
Above all, though, their members “came back for the people,” as Ferguson put it. “Everyone encourages each other, everyone is cheering each other on. There are a lot of sweaty high-fives.”
In the end, said Frank Carrano, “as much as we were all devoted to the former owners, once we recognized that it was more than them that drew us here, it was up to us to keep it going.”
Criscuolo agreed. “Sure I’ve lost a lot of weight, a lot of inches. And I feel better. I have more stamina. I just feel good about myself,” he said. “But it’s really about the people, the crew. It’s the crew that made this work.”
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Youthtopias: Towards a New Paradigm of Critical Youth Studies
by A.A. Akom J. Cammarota and S. Ginwright On August 15, 2008 0 Comment
by A.A. Akom and S. Ginwright, San Franscisco State University, and J. Cammarota, University of Arizona
Social science research on Black and Latina/o youth over the last century has been dominated by studies that frame young people as ‘problems,’ ‘pathologies,’ and ‘poisons,’ rather than focusing on young people’s emerging ‘assets,’ ‘agencies,’ and ‘aspirations.’ More often than not young people’s educational under-achievement has been explained as an individual pathology or cultural adaptation, which stem from social disorganization in their communities or lack of individual effort. In this article, we argue for a more expansive notion of youth cultural production, one that posits young people as central subjects to knowledge production and underscores their ability to actualize their agency for personal and social transformation. Following the work of Freire (1970), Fanon (1963), Solorzano and Delgado-Bernal (2001), Soep and Chavez (2005), Kellner and Share (2005), Cohen (2006), Andrade and Morrell (2008), to name a few, our new framework establishes clear pathways for civic engagement and social justice in the field of critical youth studies by utilizing the following five elements to form it’s basic core:
1) An explicit commitment to understand how race intersects with other forms of social oppression such as class, gender, religion, nationality, sexuality, phenotype, accent, immigration status, and special needs;
2) Challenging traditional paradigms, texts, and theories used to explain the experiences of students of color;
3) Fore-grounding the experiential knowledge of students so that young people and adults are “co-constructing” the learning environment;
4) A commitment to developing critical consciousness; and finally,
5) A commitment to social justice.
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Pupils are divided into registration classes. Every pupil will belong to a house. The names of the houses are:- Buddug, Gwenllian, Madog, Rhodri. Pupils will stay within the same houses throughout their school lives.
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Will the subjects and organisation change in the second and third years?
The curriculum remains more or less unchanged in years 8 and 9. There will be a setting policy in most subjects. Pupils will be set in groups according to their ability in individual subjects.
How is time allocated during the school week?
There will be 25 lessons per week. The curriculum is organised into 50 (hour) periods. The school operates a two-weekly timetable. A morning session of 20 minutes is allocated for pastoral work and a second morning session of 45 minutes is allocated to Personal and Social Education.
Is it possible for pupils to choose subjects that they enjoy?
At the end of year 9, pupils may choose to continue with some subjects and to leave others go. The curriculum will reflect the latest developments associated with the Learning Pathways and will include a variety of general and vocational courses. Every pupil must follow courses in Welsh, English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Physical Education and the Welsh Baccalaureate.
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The school provides a booklet for years 10 and 11 which includes details about these subjects.
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The options do change occasionally according to statutory guidelines and school policy.
Are the pupils able to take the subjects that they choose?
Pupils are usually able to take the courses that they choose. The school offers Personal Social Education and Careers Advice and Guidance to the pupils so that they may choose their subjects wisely and keep their options open without specialising too early.
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Pupils can study GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and BTEC courses but the school also offers courses at Entry Pathways for those who find GCSE too demanding.
In addition the school delivers the Welsh Bacclaureate at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Level in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
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Lag B’Omer After The Earthquake
The bonfire flickers as a rescue worker gazes in its flames.
by Dovid Zaklikowski - Kathmandu, Nepal
At the Chabad House in Kathmandu, Nepal, posters informing visitors and travelers of Chabad activities are never made professionally. The paper, in some cases a paper plate, gets pinned to the bulletin board. The modest sign is usually created the night before the event, with a marker in the hands of the ever-dedicated Chabad representative Chani Lifshitz.
Today, Jewish communities around the globe celebrate Lag B’omer, a day that, among other noteworthy events, honors the passing of 2nd-century Jewish sage and kabbalist, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. A mystic, known also as the author of the Zohar, and as the Rashbi, Rabbi Shimon asked that his day of passing should not be marked by mourning, rather by celebration.
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This year, Lag B’omer comes at a difficult time for Chabad of Nepal. While sitting down to create her poster, Chani’s husband, Rabbi Chezki was in the midst of a difficult rescue effort in the destroyed Langtang village, following last month’s quake.
“Just outside of our door corpses are piling up, the wounds—physical and emotional, are still bleeding,” said Chani, asking herself: “How should I word the poster marking a celebration? How can we, in this situation that has affected the country, celebrate at all?”
Since the earthquake struck, the Chabad House in Nepal has been a safe place for survivors and aid workers who flew from Israel. The trekkers who saw destruction, the aid workers who pulled small children from the rubble and others buried under the weight of their collapsed homes, now come together to ponder, to seek answers, to comfort each other and seek words of wisdom from the Lifshitzs.
Chani Lifshitz speaks of the resilience of the Jewish nation. “This is our strength, to understand that we do not understand, but yet we trek forward,” she said as she made her poster with black, yellow, brown and red markers, small bonfires around her announcement on a paper plate.
The Chabad representative was acting on the words of Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, words he said at a Jewish Unity and Pride Parade over three decades ago: “Rabbi Shimon lifted up his generation, and through his teachings the generations to come, to a higher spiritual plane… we must too lift up those around us, with the strength and ability endowed to us through Rabbi Shimon.”
An hour after returning from Langtang, Rabbi Chezki, stood in front of the crowd, a bonfire burning in the center. He spoke of the tragedy, he spoke of healing, he spoke of the future, and the need to move forward, but with greater compassion and understanding. Lifshitz spoke about the teachings of mysticism.
He told of Rabbi Akiva, the Talmudic sage, whose students died in a plague that ceased on Lag B’omer. He echoed the 1984 words of the Rebbe about the sage who is mentioned over 1500 times in the Talmud: “To Rabbi Akiva, every individual was precious. He educated his students with the great principle, ‘to love your fellow as yourself’ . . . This is what we need to learn from Lag B'omer, from our experience here in Nepal.”
Chani’s colorful poster said: “We will sit around the fire in unity and song.” Visitors, backpackers, travelers celebrted Lag B’omer with new appreciation, grateful for each other, for life and the gift of friendship.
“It was a kumzitz [sit down] of song and unity. The flames of the bonfire warmed our bodies, and the words of comfort warmed our souls,” Chani said.
To assist relief efforts visit Lubavitch.com/Nepal.
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Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades (AXL, BKD, CSU, CBEY, CSCO, DFS, EPL, HCN, MHP, KORS, MOS, POT, RDS-A, SBAC, SGMS, WPRT)
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These are some of the top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen from Wall St. research calls this Wednesday.
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AXL) raised to Outperform at RBC.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) started as Buy at Deutsche Bank.
Capital Senior Living Corp. (NYSE: CSU) started as Buy at Deutsche Bank.
Cbeyond Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY) cut to Underperform at BofA/ML.
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) maintained as Outperform with a $25 target at Credit Suisse, but it said that it is migrating in its stage from a growth company to a value company.
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) named Bull of the Day at Zacks and cut to Hold at Argus.
EPL Oil & Gas Inc. (NYSE: EPL) named as Value stock of the day at Zacks.
Health Care REIT Inc. (NYSE: HCN) started as Outperform at RBC.
McGraw Hill Companies Inc. (NYSE: MHP) started as Buy with $64 target at UBS.
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: KORS) started as Outperform at William Blair.
Mosaic Co. (NYSE: MOS) cut to Neutral at Lazard.
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (NYSE: POT) cut to Neutral at Lazard.
Royal Dutch Shell PLC (NYSE: RDS-A) maintained Hold but also maintained Long-Term Buy at Argus.
SBA Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: SBAC) started as Overweight at JPMorgan.
Scientific Games Corp. (NASDAQ: SGMS) named Bear of the Day at Zacks.
Westport Innovations Inc. (NASDAQ: WPRT) started as Buy with $38 target at UBS.
Credit Suisse changed their methodology for covering stocks yesterday and the changes affected about 65 U.S. companies and 20 or so Canadian companies. Most resulted in downgrades, many of which went from an already cautious stance of Neutral to a much worse Underperform rating. The wave of downgrades would make a simple market observer think a crash was coming.
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Venezuelans return to streets, roused by ban on opposition leader
April 9, 2017 WorldMahnoor Sheikh
09 Apr, 2017 9:50 am
CARACAS – Protesters clashed with security forces during protests in Venezuela on Saturday after a ban on a top opposition leader from office breathed life into a fractured movement and fueled the first sustained anti-government demonstrations since 2014.
Thousands of people, some carrying signs reading “Dictator Maduro!” and “Elections now!” in support of banned leader Henrique Capriles, took part in marches across the country against unpopular leftist President Nicolas Maduro.
Saturday’s protests extended a week of unrest sparked by last week’s Supreme Court decision in which it assumed the role of the opposition-led congress. The action was quickly overturned, but the global outcry it sparked galvanized the opposition.
Security forces blocked the march in Caracas, as they did during two other protests this week, prompting violent confrontations.
Protesters lobbed rocks and petrol bombs and burned trash in the street while authorities responded with a volley of tear gas.
“The government is afraid. If it were not afraid, it would not close the streets. … It would not disqualify Capriles,” said 27-year-old lawyer Gikeissy Diaz, adding that half of her graduating class has left the country and that she is thinking of doing so, too.
Capriles, a two-time presidential candidate and current Miranda state governor, who was seen by many as the opposition’s best chance in the presidential election scheduled for 2018, on Friday was banned from holding political office for 15 years.
The order from the national comptroller’s office cited “administrative irregularities” including breaking contracting laws and improper management of donations, according to a copy of the ban.
The ban triggered condemnation from other Latin American countries and the United States, which said it was “deeply troubled by the persecution” of Venezuela’s opposition.
“We also reject the rationales the Maduro government proffers for its repressive actions, which, when closely examined are spurious and, politically-motivated, and without basis in domestic or international law,” a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Saturday.
‘PATH OF DICTATORSHIP’
Capriles on Saturday said his headquarters in Caracas had caught fire after tear gas was thrown inside.
Around the same time, around a hundred protesters broke into an office of the Supreme Court and vandalized it, throwing construction materials inside and lighting a fire, according to a Reuters witness.
Two people were reported injured by rubber bullets in San Cristobal, an opposition hotbed near the country’s border with Colombia.
Capriles had urged a crowd of supporters in Caracas to march to the office of the state human rights ombudsman, whom the opposition says is a puppet of the government.
“The country has chosen the path of dictatorship,” he said.
Government critics say Capriles’ ban is arbitrary and allows the ruling Socialist Party to sideline popular politicians without due process.
After a recall referendum against Maduro was quashed last year and amid fears that next year’s presidential election will not be fair, opposition supporters say they have no option but to take to the street. But after years of marching many are cynical while others are too busy trying to find food.
Venezuela has been pummeled by a brutal economic crisis that has millions skipping meals, unable to afford soaring prices for basic goods and facing long lines for scarce products.
Still, others have been motivated by the escalating political crisis and the opposition coalition is putting on a more dynamic and coordinated front than usual.
“It’s been two years since I’ve been out on the streets,” said Richard Morton, a 43-year-old electrical engineer who said shortages make it tough to import medical equipment needed in his work, as he prepared to march under Caracas’ hot sun.
“I’m out today because I see people acting in solidarity and the lawmakers are backing us up more. Plus the economic situation is insufferable. No one can live here.”
Oil-rich Venezuela is in the throes of what is thought to be a fourth straight year of recession, with roaring inflation and monthly wages stuck at a handful of dollars at the black market rate.
The opposition will protest again on Monday and then on April 19 will hold what leaders described as “the mother of all marches” during a Saturday night press conference.
VP CALLS MARCH ‘ILLEGAL’
Venezuela’s powerful new vice president, Tareck El Aissami, declared Saturday’s march in Caracas “illegal and unconstitutional,” because the opposition had not received official permission for it.
Over the last few days, authorities accused the opposition – and Capriles in particular – of fomenting violence and bloodshed by leading increasingly intense protests against Maduro.
“They’re seeking a provocation, that will lead to violence,” El Aissami said on Friday, adding the march could block crucial services like ambulances.
The opposition says it is security forces who are unnecessarily violent. A 19-year-old man was shot dead in violence around protests on Thursday, and a police officer has
been arrested.
Rights group Penal Forum says almost 100 people have been arrested during protests in the last few days. The opposition says over 100 political activists have been jailed amid a wider crackdown on dissent. -Reuters
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Kane Brown’s Life Is Peachy After Fairytale Wedding, Peaceful Honeymoon
Sam Alex
Tommaso Boddi, Getty Images
A year after moving into his current home and just a few short weeks after his wedding to his wife Katelyn, Kane Brown still has boxes lining his hallway.
And he loves it.
"As we get rid of boxes, more boxes show up from the wedding and from my birthday and all kinds of stuff," Brown shares with Taste of Country Nights' Sam Alex.
The country singer can't pick a favorite gift — he's appreciative of all of it — but his lovely bride Katelyn does have her favorites. "She got a little wine fridge that she loves," he says. "She got a new knife set that she loves. And Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany got us a nice little blender."
The couple wed on Oct. 12 in an evening ceremony held just outside of Nashville. Shortly after the nuptials, they headed off to a cozy honeymoon in the mountains.
"We ended up going to the great city of Gatlinburg," Brown spills. "It was fun. We went horseback riding and rode the mountain coasters and spent my birthday up there and had some friends come up. It was fun."
And like everyone who has ever anticipated a wedding, it can feel like a letdown once it's over — but Brown will hold onto the memories. "It’s gone, but it was fun, though," he says. "I almost feel like guys always have fairytale weddings, but they did do such a good job with it."
Brown released his new album Experiment on Friday (Nov. 9), so he's basking in a lot of good things that are happening for him right now.
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Bishop Apologizes to Ariana Grande for Inappropriate Touching and Taco Bell Comment
Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, who officiated Aretha Franklin's funeral on Friday (August 31), has apologized to Ariana Grande for groping her and making jokes about her name.
Following Ariana's powerful performance of the late soul singer's 1967 classic, "(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman," the bishop went in for a hug. While it was meant to be innocent, cameras quickly caught his arm go around just above her waist with his fingers pressed on the side of her breast. The internet quickly responded to the gesture and accused Ellis of groping the Sweetener singer.
“It would never be my intention to touch any woman’s breast," he told The Associated Press after the ceremony, "... I don’t know I guess I put my arm around her,” Ellis said. “Maybe I crossed the border, maybe I was too friendly or familiar but again, I apologize.”
He also added that he hugged all the performers who stepped onto the stage that day.
“I hug all the female artists and the male artists,” he said. “Everybody that was up, I shook their hands and hugged them. That’s what we are all about in the church. We are all about love.”
That's not all! The bishop was also sorry about making a joke about seeing Ariana's last name in the program and thinking it was a new item on the Taco Bell menu.
“I personally and sincerely apologize to Ariana and to her fans and to the whole Hispanic community,” Ellis said. “When you’re doing a program for nine hours you try to keep it lively, you try to insert some jokes here and there.”
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Azhyrnyhwa - the most important holiday of the Abkhazians: Interview with Inal Khashig
Demis Polandov / Ekho Kavkaza (14.01.2013)
Today is a day off in Abkhazia - ethnic Abkhazians continue to celebrate their most important holiday Azhyrnyhwa — well, everyone else is taking a break after the New Year according to the old Julian calendar. How these days were spent in the village of Khwap by representatives of the Khashig clan was related by our resident Abkhazian author Inal Khashig.
Demis Polandov: Inal, today a non-working holiday in Abkhazia. I think it is a unique situation that the old New Year is celebrated as a non-working day, or a holiday. What is this old tradition of celebrating the New Year, and how, in general, is it celebrated in Abkhazia?
Inal: I'm not entirely sure that it is connected with the old New Year. It just so happens that one of the most respected and beloved holidays of the Abkhazians, Azhyrnyhwa, exactly coincides with the old calendar New Year. Therefore, everything comes together, and the concept of the holiday itself is associated with the old New Year. Nevertheless, this is really only an Abkhazian holiday because its perception even in rural areas is much more important than, say, the normal New Year's celebration. In Abkhazian villages there are still many people who think that the main holiday is in any case not the New Year but precisely Azhyrnyhwa. This is the most important Abkhazian festival of the year.
Demis Polandov: Inal, so what exactly is its meaning? This is, after all, the beginning of the new year, isn’t it?
Inal: It's not just the start of the new year in the normal calendar-reckoning. It's the middle of winter, the beginning of the anticipation of spring, of new life, etc. Here very many things are intertwined, and, by the way, ethnographers themselves also do not agree on what, in fact, the specificity of this holiday might be. The ritual of its observation is not entirely uniform. It happens that in one and the same village it is celebrated in different ways.
For example, in our family, at grandfather's house in the village Khwap, we celebrate as follows: the whole family gathers, and this is, by Abkhazian calculation, 40 people, i.e. people who have links with this clan. The men slaughter a sacrificial bull or goat and at dusk go with cooked meats and pies to the sacred forge, and there the ceremony of this festival is performed. On his return, the head of the family with a sacrificial rooster blesses every female of the house. There too a special ritual is observed. In other families, it is different. Let’s suppose, for each man a cockeral is slaughtered, limiting ourselves to this. There are many different options, but all are agreed on one thing — it's a really very fine and wonderful festival. The very next day, the 14th, everybody visits neighbours, friends, acquaintances, congratulating one another.
Demis Polandov: Inal, exactly what words are uttered in the forge, what is spoken about?
Inal: In the forge, the elder usually makes an appeal to God, the Almighty. He holds in his left hand a wooden stick with meat, pies, etc. threaded on it, and, appealing to God, he asks for his family, for his people, and in general for all the world prosperity and a quiet, peaceful time. In addition, he promises that he, as head of the family, takes responsibility for his family, and promises not to offer offence. There are many important things usually spoken of there, and everyone who respects this festival and all the rituals tries to comply with the prayers addressed by the elder of the clan to God, and everyone wants to spend the year in this way. In his right hand the elder holds a glass of wine, and, after making his appeal to God, all the men of the clan take a sip of this glass of wine, sarting from the elders and ending with the youngest member of the clan. Such, then, is the tradition that exists, at least in our family.
This interview was published by Ekho Kavkaza on January 14th, 2013 and is translated from Russian.
Abkhazians - Who are they? By Yuri N. Voronov
Abkhazia: Ancients of the Caucasus (Healthy at 100), by John Robbins
Travels in Circassia, by William Blackwood & Sons (1856)
Tlabgan Ketsba: famous Abkhazian long-liver, founder of Gal town (scion of the settlement he founded)
Notions of coexistence between custom and law: a current experiment in the emergent state of Abkhazia, by Michael Costello
Lake Ritsa: an Abkhazian legend
Abkhasian Mountaineers - The Graphic (London, England), September 8, 1877
Some Historical Roots of Traditional Abkhazian Household Culture, by Shalva Inal-ipa
The religious situation in Abkhazia, by Aleksandr Krylov
Wines of Abkhazia
Abkhazian Cuisine
Secret of Abkhaz tolerance, by Alexander Krylov
Gia Anchabadze: “In XII-XIII Centuries Term “Abkhaz” Had Three Meanings”
Giorgii Anchabadze - the fate of the Bedia church
Charlotte Hille: From Abkhaz ASSR to a Democratic Republic
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Protesting General Tyszkiewicz
Issues Points Memo – Interview with Liana Kvarchelia, deputy director, Centre for Humanitarian Programmes, Sukhum, Abkhazia
An interview with Foreign Minister of Abkhazia Sergei Shamba
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Joint Letter To the President: Stop Supporting Financial Relief For Sudan
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The Honorable Barack Obama
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, are deeply concerned about the prospect of the U.S. government encouraging unconditioned pledges of financial support to Sudan to cover one third of its losses incurred as a result of separation by the South. Particularly, we are concerned about the waiving of U.S. sanctions affecting dollar transfers related to any such contributions as reported in the August 7, 2012 Financial Times article, “US seeks $3bn for Sudan oil deal.”
While we support the United States doing all that it can to increase leverage on Khartoum, including the raising of conditional funds as a motivator for reform, the U.S. government must be clear that such rewards cannot occur while Khartoum continues its crimes against civilians and as long as it fails to demonstrate clear and sustained progress on several critical issues.
Among the issues of greatest concern are the fact that unlawful attacks against civilians continue in South Kordofan, Blue Nile, Darfur, and the East even as the Government of Sudan continues to restrict movement and access for international humanitarian aid organizations operating throughout Sudan. Further key issues with South Sudan remain unresolved, including final definition and demarcation of the north-south border and the final status of the Abyei area. Fighting continues with the Sudan Revolutionary Front and people across Sudan who continue to protest the current regime are denied basic rights and face arrest and torture.
The premature transfer of funds prior to a cessation of attacks on civilians, granting of unhindered humanitarian access across Sudan, clear demonstration of progress on all remaining issues, including an inclusive constitutional review process followed by free and fair elections, risks the international community funding a government that continues to perpetrate massive human rights violations against its own people and threatens the peace and stability of the greater region. The government of Sudan must first demonstrate a clear commitment over a significant period of time to ending these human rights abuses; hints and promises to that effect must be rejected as insufficient and unworthy of reward.
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Joe Biden Tells Europeans America Is An Embarrassment – Did He Just Blow His Chances For 2020?
Former vice president Joe Biden gave a speech in Munich last week, during which he called America an embarrassment. It’s amazing to see a former VP trash his country overseas for purely political reasons. It’s disgusting.
Biden tells Europeans in Munich that America is ‘an embarrassment’
Speaking on German soil 75 years after the U.S. and its allies prepared for D-Day, Joe Biden described America as “an embarrassment” and its trade policies “self-defeating.”
“The America I see values basic human decency, not snatching children from their parents or turning our back on refugees at our border. Americans know that’s not right,” the former vice president and potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidate told the Munich Security Conference. “The American people understand plainly that this makes us an embarrassment. The American people know, overwhelmingly, that it is not right. That it is not who we are.”
Biden, 76, speaking at the annual gathering of foreign policy leaders, didn’t mention Trump by name. But, despite a longstanding tradition of politics “stopping at the water’s edge” and refraining from criticizing a commander-in-chief while on foreign soil, Biden took the opportunity to blast him, even veering into criticism of domestic policy as he launched into what sounded like a stump speech.
Here’s the video:
The only embarrassment in America is Joe Biden. The New World Order's chosen one will be the Democrat Nominee.
The puppet ready to take America down. #Trump2020 pic.twitter.com/a6LQ5uMkrR
— Deep State Exposed® ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@DeepStateExpose) February 17, 2019
That could cost Biden big time. Americans don’t take kindly to this type of trash talk.
Red State reports:
Biden Might Have Blown 2020 After Telling Europeans That US Is An Embarrassment
All he had to do was not come off as a leftist loon. All he had to do was be a positive foil to Trump’s purported negative attacks. All he had to do was not make the same mistake as the Dixie Chicks.
And yet, former VP Joe Biden couldn’t resist taking the anti-American road that usually takes you off course from your desired destination of success.
“The America I see values basic human decency, not snatching children from their parents or turning our back on refugees at our border,” Biden said while speaking at the Munich Security Conference this weekend. “Americans know that’s not right. The American people understand plainly that this makes us an embarrassment. The American people know, overwhelmingly, that it is not right. That it is not who we are.”…
This is, of course, not how America feels about our current immigration crisis as it overwhelmingly wants to secure the border. It’s also highly hypocritical because the U.S. government was doing exactly everything Biden just condemned Trump for during the Obama Administration.
We have news for Joe Biden. The only embarrassment here was him.
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(Last) April Weekend: Gardening, “Pretty Woman”, and Three Calls
April 30, 2007 at 2:59 am (Calls, Conversations, Family, Movies, Surprises, television)
Aaaargh! Missed Ebert & Roeper! Because hubby too engrossed in watching Pretty Woman (his third best movie of all time, after Gladiator and Master & Commander) — !!
Must admit Julia Roberts looks really really pretty in this one, and Richard Gere is not bad himself, and isn’t that Laura San Giacomo playing Julia’s best friend/hooker — good heavens, am reminded that self hasn’t seen her in ages, am remembering when she’d just made Sex, Lies and Videotape and was being touted as next “hot” thing . . .
Oh well, nothing is perfect. Today did much gardening, much spreading of compost, though still worried about clematis “henryii”, as leaves are still turning yellow and browning (perhaps Wegman’s guy was right when he told self on Friday: Nothing in your garden needs to be watered every day).
There were two — no, three — calls today. The first, 9:25 AM, from Bank of America, a “fraud alert”, reporting suspicious activity on Dearest Mum’s ATM card. Hubby reacts with immediate panic, thinks self should call Dearest Mum immediately, but self tells him it is only a little past midnight in Manila, and Dearest Mum hates getting calls in the middle of the night.
Next call, Margie K. Her father, who was self’s “host family” when self was a foreign student at Stanford, “has passed.” Those were the exact words she used: My father has passed.
Out of the blue, self decided to visit him a few months ago. Had not seen him in perhaps six or seven years, and, on a whim, dropped by bearing pictures of son at Cal Poly. Then he was hale and hearty and alert and all self could think of now was, Thank God I saw him, Thank God I saw him.
Last summer, self was very busy trundling son all over Hong Kong, Bacolod, Palawan (part of his education, after all!) Self and son had many, many adventures, which perhaps he or self will write about some day. In Bacolod, self dragged son to see cousin Manang D who was very sick, confined to a bed, and connected to oxygen tank. Manang D smiled and rolled her eyes in recognition at us, though was unable to speak. Two days after we returned to Manila, got the call: she had passed away. One of my uncles in Bacolod said: Thank God you got to see her just before she passed.
Which, now that self thinks about it, are the exact same words running through self’s head this morning. Perhaps — oh God — self is developing a kind of “sixth sense” about such things? Eeeek !!!
Third call was son. FINALLY!! Said he was just calling to say “hi” (since self had left him so many messages the last week). “Son,” self asked, “Are you really going to graduate next year? You aren’t, are you?” And he said (suddenly am reminded that son is the master of diplomacy — !) “I might, I might.”
Then, asked if he would like to go around Asia with me for a month, maybe Hong Kong again, my brother’s fab apartment. “What, this summer?” son asked. “No, no,” self said. “This summer I’m going to be in Virginia, remember? I meant, next summer, because I have to plan, save up . . . ”
“We’ll see,” son says.
Hand the phone to hubby. Hubby surprises self by asking son about his courses. Apparently, has checked on son’s registration on-line (!!). And he asks what “A Sci” stands for. Son replies, “Animal nutrition.” Hubby says, “Oh, I thought it was some kind of astronomy class or something.”
Animal nutrition??? Is son planning to turn into an animal psychologist? (Self is so confused: when son started at Cal Poly, was in Chemistry. Then, Biochemistry. Last year, Psychology. And now, now — but, perish the thought! Must focus!)
Luckily, self manages to hold tongue.
When finally do reach Dearest Mum in Manila, tell her of “fraud alert”, her first response is typical: CALL THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR’S WIFE.
“What?” self inquires (confounded as usual, by the strange workings of Dearest Mum’s mind). “Why? What can she do? She doesn’t have access to your account! You are the only one who can call!”
Finally convince DM she must call Bank of America number.
After a few minutes, she calls back, but self has gone to Safeway. When self returns home, message from Dearest Mum on machine: listen to her voice breathlessly saying, “Call me back as soon as you get this message!”
When self returns her call, Dearest Mum says, “Well, I managed to get hold of someone, but he didn’t believe I was who I said I was!”
“What?” self responds, practically shrieking. “What did you tell him?”
“Well, I got my mom’s maiden name right,” DM says, “but he said the three-digit number I gave him was wrong.”
“Why? What number did you give him?” self inquires.
“The number. You know! The three-digit number!”
“I know, but WHERE did you get the number from? From your checkbook?”
“No, it’s, you know, my three-digit number!”
“Mom, WHERE did that three-digit number come from?”
Aaargh, aaargh, self is going craaaazy.
Finally, get it out of her: Dearest Mum gave B of A guy her PIN number.
“Mom, isn’t that number FOUR digits?”
“Ooooh,” Dearest Mum whispers.
“Ok,” self tells her. “Turn over your ATM card. To the side where your signature is. Do you see any numbers on top of your signature?”
“Well,” Dearest Mum says, “I see 1 – 800 – ”
“No! Not the Customer Service number! I mean, isn’t there another number there?”
And Dearest Mum insists: no, no, there is no other number on the back of her ATM card.
So, self tells her to take the ATM card, and bring it to sister-in-law Ying (who has just had baby, must be very busy, but surely she can find number). And now, am in dire suspense, waiting for news. Feel like calling sister-in-law, but wait, doesn’t self still have a pile of papers to grade? And an 8 AM class tomorrow?
Decide must forebear any further involvement in this issue, have enough problems of my own.
Stay tuned, dear blog reader, stay tuned.
Kathleen said,
“Call the American Abassador’s Wife!”. Only those who have had a Dearest Mum would fully understand this reaction.
More, please. 🙂
anthropologist said,
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha !!!
So glad YOU understand, Kathleen!
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Reincarnation Of The Strongest Sword God - Chapter 348
Chapter 348 - Stealing Food from the Tiger's Mouth
The Sky Piercer's destructive power had far surpassed everyone's imaginations.
The entire street had been destroyed, and other than Weissman and the Mechanical Slayer, nothing remained.
It was simply a spell, yet it carried the power to decimate the heaven and earth.
Many of the players present even began to wonder whether they were still inside a game.
The heavy air, the chilling wind, the pungent smell of blood, the vibrations from the ground, and the pain they felt were constant reminders of where they were.
Suddenly, everyone realized that God's Domain was completely different from the virtual reality games they had played in the past.
In their opinion, a virtual reality game was merely an accumulation of numbers and data. Even if they grew powerful inside a game, at most, they would deal higher amounts of damage. It wouldn't be surprising for a player to deal damage in the millions or tens of millions. After all, it was just a bunch of data.
No matter how realistic God's Domain was, at the end of the day, it was still only a virtual reality game. Nothing inside the game was real.
At this day and age, this belief was well rooted in players' minds, and they never strayed from it.
However, they suddenly realized that they were wrong.
’’So strong!’’
’’Is this the strength of a Tier 4 class?’’
’’If we can become Tier 4 classes, will we be that strong as well?’’
Everyone gazed at Weissman who was still hovering in midair. At this moment, excitement, fear, and longing filled their minds.
There were no superheroes or espers in real life. No human was capable of flying freely in the sky. However, such feats could actually be achieved in this incomparably realistic world known as God's Domain. It was as if everyone had arrived in a world of miracles.
Considering the current situation, people no longer thought of God's Domain as just another virtual reality game. Instead, God's Domain was a world where they could start their second life!
I have underestimated Weissman... to think he could actually cast Tier 4 magic with such ease. Relying on his astonishing speed, Shi Feng had managed to escape the effective range of Weissman's Sky Piercer, so he had not received any damage from the resulting shockwave.
Normally, high-tiered spells required a very long casting time. During this period, others could easily interrupt the caster and inflict significant amounts of damage. Normally, when one fought an opponent of the same tier, very rarely did they have the chance to cast high-tiered spells. Instead, they would use low-tiered spells with shorter cast times.
It was extremely difficult to cast a Tier 4 spell in the midst of battle like Weissman had when faced with an equal opponent.
Yet, even when facing a Mutant like the Mechanical Slayer, Weissman had still managed to cast a Tier 4 destructive spell effortlessly. It was apparent just how powerful Weissman was.
While Shi Feng had focused on Weissman, the Mechanical Slayer had flown out from the crater the Sky Piercer had created.
’’What? It's still alive, even after taking a hit from a Tier 4 spell?’’ Shi Feng was slightly surprised when he saw the wounded Slayer.
The effects of high-level magic weren't limited to HP damage alone. It could also damage the enemy's physical condition.
In battles, HP only served as a reference. In certain cases, even when players only had 1 HP remaining, their combat power would not be affected in the slightest;they could still display 100% of their actual combat power. Yet, sometimes, despite despite losing only a thread of their HP, players' combat power might be greatly affected, leaving them capable of displaying only 10%.
High-tiered skills were so powerful because not only could they cause a frightening amount of damage, but they could also greatly affect the enemy's combat power.
At this moment, although the Mechanical Slayer looked like a mess with many wounds covering its body and less than 50% of its HP remaining, the spell had not significantly damaged its combat power.
’’What an enviable physique.’’
Shi Feng had been a Tier 3 Sword King in his past life, so he understood how important a strong physique was to a player.
Although the Mechanical Slayer had less than 50% HP remaining right now, its remaining HP was not much different than the HP Weissman possessed. With its combat power unaffected, the Mechanical Slayer could still challenge Weissman.
However, the Mechanical Slayer's next action had completely surpassed Shi Feng's imagination. After flying into the air, instead of launching an attack at Weissman, the Mechanical Slayer turned tail and ran.
This scene stupefied every player present.
Nobody could have imagined that the Mechanical Slayer would actually flee after realizing that it could not win against Weissman. The Mechanical Slayer's intelligence far surpassed any ordinary monster.
Unfortunately for the Mechanical Slayer, Weissman had no intention of letting it escape. Using Instantaneous Movement, Weissman teleported to the Mechanical Slayer's side and immediately used Snowy Explosion. Countless frost arrows pelted the Mechanical Slayer's body. In the blink of an eye, the Mechanical Slayer had frozen into an ice sculpture. The Mechanical Slayer's frozen body then plummeted towards the ground, the impact creating a massive hole in the ground.
Following which, Weissman waved his staff. Suddenly, multiple aqua blue magic arrays appeared around his body. Water dragons emerged from these magic arrays and shot towards the Mutant. These water dragons wrapped around the Slayer and buried and buried their vicious teeth in its flesh, restraining the Mechanical Slayer in a large ball of water.
This was the Tier 2 spell, Water Binding. When used, it restricted the target's movements.
Now unable to move, the Mechanical Slayer immediately used Bladestorm. Not only did the skill increase its Movement Speed, but it also made the Mechanical Slayer immune to all magical control effects. After breaking out of Weissman's Water Binding, the Mechanical Slayer spun towards the Great Wizard.
Reacting quickly, Weissman immediately started chanting the incantation of another spell, his hand having already written three lines of runes. A moment later, an Ice Shield appeared, covering his body. The Ice Shield could absorb a massive amount of damage. At the same time, the shield would slow enemies who managed to land a hit.
Even after the Mechanical Slayer's greatsword repeatedly struck Weissman's Ice Shield for three full seconds, the Ice Shield remained in one piece. At this moment, however, multiple scars had appeared on the Ice Shield, and from the looks of it, the layer of ice would not hold on for long.
At this moment, Weissman had also readied the Tier 3 spell, Earthen Spear.
Suddenly, brownish-yellow spears protruded and shot out of the ground, bombarding the spinning Mechanical Slayer. Not only did these spears cause significant damage, but they had also forced the Mechanical Slayer into a constant retreat. After being struck by a total of 21 earthen spears, the Mechanical Slayer had been forced back over 30 yards.
In a fit of rage, the Mechanical Slayer threw its serrated greatsword at Weissman.
Unperturbed, Weissman used Instantaneous Movement to dodge the simple attack. Immediately after, Weissman bombarded the Mechanical Slayer with dozens of lightning snakes.
While Weissman and the Mechanical Slayer clashed, Shi Feng quietly snuck closer to them.
After the battle had reached this point, Shi Feng could tell that the Mechanical Slayer was Mechanical Slayer was no match for Weissman.
Although the Mechanical Slayer was not weak, Mutants needed time to grow. Originally, the gap between the Mechanical Slayer and Weissman should not have been so wide. However, aside from having a severely lacking repertoire of skills, the Mechanical Slayer was also inexperienced with evading attacks and controlling its own body, resulting in such a wide gap between itself and its opponent.
With the Mechanical Slayer's current combat power, it would have no problems dealing with Tier 3 Upper-rank NPCs.
If given more time to grow, even Weissman might not be a match for the Slayer. After all, a Mutant transformed from a High Lord ranked monster possessed extremely frightening potential.
Meanwhile, if such a powerful Mutant were killed...
Whether it was the EXP or loot, the rewards would be astonishing.
Now that everyone had witnessed how powerful both the Mechanical Slayer and Weissman were, unless they wished to die, nobody would be so stupid as to move closer as these powerhouses faced off. So, the players present quietly observed the battle from a distance. The moment Weissman killed the Mechanical Slayer, they would rush forward to fight for the Mutant's loot.
Hence, Shi Feng intended to make his move first.
If he waited until after the battle ended to make his move, he would not stand a chance against tens of thousands of players. Moreover, Shi Feng was not interested in the Mechanical Slayer's loot alone. He also desired the EXP the Mechanical Slayer would provide.
Both the Seven Luminaries Ring and the skill Flame Burst were of great use to Shi Feng.
However, if he wanted to upgrade and increase their might, he needed a large amount of EXP.
If he could steal the last hit of the Mechanical Slayer, he could obtain 60% of the Slayer's EXP for himself. This would not be a small number.
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Only two airlines - Avianca and LATAM Airlines - have international subsidiaries and cover many destinations within the Americas as well as major hubs in other continents. LATAM with Chile as the central operation along with Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina and formerly with some operations in the Dominican Republic. The AviancaTACA group has control of Avianca Brazil, VIP Ecuador and a strategic alliance with AeroGal.
When the writer Lawrence Durrell arrived in Rhodes after World War II, he found an island devastated by centuries of crusaders and invaders. Like the fallen Colossus, it was 'a Rhodes dispersed into a million fragments, waiting to be built up again.' Since then, Rhodes has reinvented itself as one of Greece's top travel destinations. The big draw is the medieval citadel in Rhodes Town: : stroll along the battlements and you'll spy Byzantine churches, Roman ruins, synagogues and minarets. In the maze of alleys, seek out Marco Polo, a 15th-century guest-house decorated like a pasha's harem, with an enchanting restaurant in the garden.
Where to stay in Zante: Porto Zante, eight villas with five-star facilities, set above a pristine bay of finely raked sand, is kitted out for kids of all ages: there's a playground, mini-golf, and every water-sport under the sun. The sociable Peligoni Club is especially good for toddlers and teens: the crèche is run by qualified nannies and over-13s have their own bar, serving milkshakes and mocktails. Zante Maris Suites, as well as the new Olea All Suite Hotel just next door, are both squarely aimed at adults, with a haute hippie vibe. Kids over 12 are welcome.
Easily reached from both Split and Dubrovnik, Lastovo is packed with 15th- and 16th-century architecture, including countless churches in different styles. The island is rich in history, and the main town is full of the various types of architecture, including beautiful Renaissance houses. Lastovo and its surrounding islands is Croatia’s newest Nature Park.
By the early 1920s, small airlines were struggling to compete, and there was a movement towards increased rationalization and consolidation. In 1924, Imperial Airways was formed from the merger of Instone Air Line Company, British Marine Air Navigation, Daimler Airway and Handley Page Transport Co Ltd., to allow British airlines to compete with stiff competition from French and German airlines that were enjoying heavy government subsidies. The airline was a pioneer in surveying and opening up air routes across the world to serve far-flung parts of the British Empire and to enhance trade and integration.[14]
Where to stay in Corfu: Rou Estate a hilltop hamlet transformed into a five-star retreat with an excellent spa. CV Villas has cornered the market in covetable villas on the north-east coast of Corfu. If you’d rather go all-inclusive, check into the smart Ikos Dassia, which opened in May 2018 in Dassia, a favourite haunt of The Durrells cast and crew. Guest perks include a Mini Cooper for cruising around the island.
I think Naxos would be the best island for you: incredible beaches, wonderful villages, great restaurants, and some very good hotels (though I don’t think I’d go so far as to call them hip – but nice, for sure). The farther south you go from Naxos Town the quieter the beaches get – so keep going to find the balance you prefer. If you want an island with a little more hip but beaches not quite as perfect then try Paros. If you want to err on the quieter and idyllic side then Antiparos or Ikaria.
Airlines follow a corporate structure where each broad area of operations (such as maintenance, flight operations (including flight safety), and passenger service) is supervised by a vice president. Larger airlines often appoint vice presidents to oversee each of the airline's hubs as well. Airlines employ lawyers to deal with regulatory procedures and other administrative tasks.[86]
Folegandros – which means ‘iron hard’ in ancient Greek – is as barren as its name suggests. Fruit trees are protected from fierce winds by rings of stones. You won’t find sandy beaches lined with sunbeds; only limpid, pebbly coves, such as Katergo, Ambeli and Livadaki. Water taxis service some beaches in high season; otherwise you’ll have to scramble down rocky footpaths to cool off. On your way home, stop at Synantisi in Ano Meria for the island speciality of matsata (goat or rabbit stew with hand-made pasta).
Transport between the three islands relies on local ferries and these are unsophisticated ‘landing-craft’ style boats that do little more than ferry passengers and vehicles in Spartan comfort, but they are very functional and vital to the inter-island communication. There is plenty of on the ground support excursions and infrastructure and the islands are well-used to tourism; the only exception is that travellers will need to use a bit of independence in getting between the islands.
The island’s next hotspot may be The Shore Club, the only development on Providenciales’ Long Bay Beach with 106 ocean view suites and six luxury villas on a nine-acre stretch. On popular, pristine Grace Bay Beach, Grace Bay Club’s tropical-chic redesign led by interior designer Thom Filicia includes redesigned lobby and guest rooms, the new Infiniti Restaurant and Raw Bar and The Residences, a trio of freestanding, beachfront villas. To get off the radar, the eco-conscious Sailrock Resort debuts this year on untouched South Caicos Island — secluded beaches are the buzz.
I am moving to Bali next month. I am currently on another Indo Island, less popular and not really paradise but has some pretty destinations (Batam Island). I must say I am so interested in visiting the other places well but if you are visiting Bali it is definitely a romantic experience. It’s the perfect place for a honeymoon and the best part is… it’s cheap! The most expensive thing will probably be the airfare unless you reside in South East Asia.
As you head south, high-rise resorts give way to stretches of golden sand, such as Glystra, Tsambika, and Fourni. Inland, you'll find alpine forests (Mount Attavyros), hilltop castles (Monolithos), faded frescoes (Agios Nikolaos Foundoukli) and ancient ruins (Kamiros). Marooned on the southern tip, Prasonisi is a powdery peninsula where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. One side is calm, the other choppy - a metaphor for this island of two halves.
With the outbreak of World War II, the airline presence in Asia came to a relative halt, with many new flag carriers donating their aircraft for military aid and other uses. Following the end of the war in 1945, regular commercial service was restored in India and Tata Airlines became a public limited company on July 29, 1946, under the name Air India. After the independence of India, 49% of the airline was acquired by the Government of India. In return, the airline was granted status to operate international services from India as the designated flag carrier under the name Air India International.
The mountainous interior, all sleepy stone villages poking out of pine forests, is great for hikes and bikes. (Eco Zante can arrange outdoor activities guided by insiders.) Askos Stone Park is a wildlife sanctuary inhabited by deer, chinchilla, and dozens of other species. After exploring the Venetian castle high above the harbour, treat the kids to thin-crust pizzas (with grown-up toppings like bresaola, aubergine, and gorgonzola) at Alesta on cute St Mark's Square.
We are planning to come back at the start of September for 2 weeks to visit different islands for some beach and sun. To give you some background, we loved Santorini, Milos and the quieter / smaller places in Crete (Loutro, Falassarna, Samaria Gorge). We enjoy beach time, some hiking, site seeing, good wine / food and good / buzzy atmosphere at night for dinner / tavernas.
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Cambodia's last independent news site sold to PR firm that worked for the ruling party
Phnom Penh Post Facebook cover photo
Several editors and staff reporters of Cambodia's Phnom Penh Post resigned after expressing concern that the sale of the 26-year old newspaper to a Malaysian public relations executive would undermine its editorial independence.
Phnom Penh Post was recently bought by Sivakumar S Ganapathy, who is the managing director of Malaysia-based ASIA PR company.
Staff at the Phnom Penh Post published a news article about the sale, which described the business profile and interests of ASIA PR and mentioned that the company completed a project entitled “Cambodia and Hun Sen’s entry into the Government seat.”
The project appears to have been conducted on behalf of Cambodian incumbent Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has been in power for three decades. ASIA PR's website does not offer further details about the project.
Representatives of the newspaper’s new owners asked the editor-in-chief, Kay Kimsong, to remove the article, alleging that it contained “factual errors”.
Kay Kimsong refused and was fired as a result. Other editors and foreign reporters of the paper have resigned in protest.
The article was soon removed from the website but it has been saved and reposted online.
The newly resigned Phnom Penh Post editors took to social media to expose how the editorial policy of the new management could undermine freedom of the press in Cambodia.
Parting words Monday from former EIC Kay Kimsong: “I am happy for running the front page today. I think that is what the profession of journalism is all about – their job is telling the truth. The owner does not accept the truth” https://t.co/KJ4zmhQ3NP
— The Phnom Penh Post (@phnompenhpost) May 8, 2018
Our editor-in-chief was fired because he stood up for independent journalism and refused to take down an article shedding light on our new publisher. Four others have resigned.
Dire day for freedom of press in Cambodia. pic.twitter.com/7XMgbJYWe9
— Leonie Kijewski (@LeonieKij) May 7, 2018
After hour-long discussions with the @phnompenhpost ‘s new owners, seven more foreign staff members, including me, have resigned. Under these circumstances we feel that our editorial independence has been undermined to an unacceptable extent.
After being ordered to remove my story regarding the sale of the Phnom Penh Post from the website by new management, I refused and offered my resignation, which was accepted. I wish the fantastic journalists at The Post all the best.
— Brendan O'Byrne (@BrendanOByrne) May 7, 2018
The new owner of the @phnompenhpost ordered us to take down the article detailing the sale of the newspaper. I will not be returning to work at the Post. I am devastated at the prospect of not being able to work everyday with the some of best journalists I know. I wish them well.
— Ananth Baliga (@antbaliga) May 7, 2018
Today we have had seven more resignations from @phnompenhpost, including, I’m sad to say, my own.
— Erin Handley (@erinahandley) May 8, 2018
We are really feeling for our Khmer colleagues, some of whom have worked for the Post or other independent media outlets for decades. It is a sad day for all of us, but especially for them. There are looming question marks over the transparency of reporting going ahead.
Our new overlords would like us to know that journalism is about only what literally happened. No analysis, no context, no wider implications. #freepress
— E. Quinn Libson (@quinnlibson) May 7, 2018
Cambodia's last independent news site
Phnom Penh Post has been widely regarded as Cambodia’s only independent professional news site since the government shut down dozens of radio stations over tax and licensing issues in 2017. Cambodia Daily, a major English language daily, was forced to close operations after it was slapped with a hefty tax.
The selling of Phnom Penh Post to a company with alleged links to the ruling party has worried many groups, including the political opposition. Many fear that it will completely stifle criticism and press freedom in the country.
This is happening at a time when people with dissenting views are being detained, the opposition party is facing legal persecution, and Hun Sen is being accused of suppressing free speech ahead of upcoming general elections.
Chak Sopheap of the Cambodia Center for Human Rights paid tribute to Phnom Penh Post while highlighting the implications of changing the paper’s editorial independence and integrity:
It is difficult to overestimate the crucial role that the Post has played in Cambodia over the years. It has consistently spoken truth to power, fearlessly exposed corruption, and unflinchingly held a mirror to Cambodian society – often revealing uncomfortable truths.
Cambodian democracy and its pillars – press freedom and civil society – lie in ruins.
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Home/Speaker pair /Speaker pair Boston Acoustics CR65
Photos and specs Speaker pair Boston Acoustics CR65
CR65 - one of the older models of the newly upgraded series acoustics Compact Reference. In a specific form of technocratic reflected a combination of modern design aesthetics and high technology manufacturing. Lightweight plastic speaker design is well thought out: The front and rear panel is rigidly tied to each other. All speakers are shielded. Built on a tiny, but powerful neodymium magnet tweeter equipped with radiator - for removing excess heat from magnetic shielding cap head when used in extreme loud mode (plate - radiator can be seen through the reflex port). Peak power of 100 W for a small head - a serious test. Speakers can be hung on the wall with screws or hooks - for the device provided mounting hole.
The sound system show bright personality - in the context of the comparison of models of test collections, anyway. Her interpretive manner, causing a wide range of diverse emotions in a way you can even call it extravagant. The predominance of high, is not in itself a rare systems in this category, here is largely perceived as an emotional enrichment of the musical image, and therefore the term "cold color" does not seem entirely appropriate characteristic of it, although essentially correct. The sound is magnificent, overflowing detail, like a tart. High frequency details themselves are very distinct and are kept clean at all times. At the sound of the musical elements are summarized upper bass that suggests the existence of low-frequency foundation. Medium -being depends on the volume and the content of the records in the LF component. Volume at a comfortable mid- perceived neatly groomed. At high amplitudes appears as though synthetic coloring the sound of live instruments; less impact on the volume of the vocal quality, the sound of the electronic instruments. On the fragments with a high content of low-frequency mid adrenaline starts to lose noticeably high in purity. Quality characteristics of the stage space also depends on the signal level. By all indications, it is optimal for comfortable volume CR65.
CR-65 can be considered as a stereo pair with the original musical performing style, the most adequate rigid musical styles. Note that in a well-anechoic room (room with an abundance of soft furniture) sound system will be much softer. Good option rear theater acoustics; excellent solution for multimedia.
Rear panel.
Two-way reflex speakers. Dimensions - 260x162x206 mm. Speakers: 135mm bass/Woofer driver with a polymer membrane, RF head with a 19mm soft dome. Crossover Frequency - 4.2 kHz. Peak power - 100 watts. Nominal impedance - 8 ohms. Magnetic shielding. Suspended Installation.
The system has good sensitivity - 91.5 dB. Note that one of the highest values of the lower frequency limit in the test (85.7 Hz) due to a local roll-off frequency of about reflex tuning, slightly underestimates the real potential of the bass. Throughout the operating range of the sensitivity increases smoothly with increasing frequency at a pace of about 1 dB per octave; imbalance resulting from the high to the average is 2 dB. In the midrange recorded small after sound. On the chart CED attract attention multiples (even order) peaks, the amount of which varies with the amplitude of the test signal; however, very clean high, distortion here record low.
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Jakarta school serves students with exceptional AV
September 3, 2018 September 3, 2018 by AVNation Press Releases
British School in Jakarta deploys Harman Pro audio solutions throughout.
The audiovisual integrator CSA Indonesia leaned on a complete Harman Professional audio system. This means everything from amplification to audio processing to speakers were in the Harman family. So learn more about how AV technology impacts education facilities, listen to EDTech.
JAKARTA, Indonesia—CSA Indonesia recently outfitted British School Jakarta’s massive multi-use Sports Centre with end-to-end HARMAN Professional Solutions audio systems.
British School Jakarta is a world-renowned institution serving over 1,400 students aged three to 18 from Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and around the world. BSJ’s Sports Center is one of the best-equipped in Indonesia, with three multi-use basketball courts, a fitness center, dance studio, a rock climbing wall, five tennis courts, extensive outdoor playing fields and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The school needed a comprehensive audio solution to provide sound reinforcement for a variety of matches, tournaments and classes across the different facilities. BSJ hired CSA Indonesia to outfit the complex with an end-to-end HARMAN Professional audio solution comprised of JBL Professional speakers, Crown amplifiers, Soundcraft mixers, dbx signal processors and AKG wireless microphone systems.
“To foster a lively environment for the students of the British School Jakarta, the school management decided to implement an end-to-end audio solution for the contemporary Sports Center in the facility,” said Setiawan Winarto, CEO, CSA Indonesia. “HARMAN is the technology leader in audio equipment, and their market-leading solutions were perfectly suitable for the requirements of the project, based on the type of venue and budget. However, the major challenge was the size of the Sports Center and the customer’s unique requirement of the design and installment process. It was important to create a consolidated design that would provide the richness and depth of audio during announcements and performances. HARMAN’s scalable audio solutions made it possible to deliver the desired results.”
Due to the multitude of different sports and facilities at BSJ, each field, court and gym required a different system configuration. CSA deployed versatile SRX812 loudspeakers and 818S subwoofers in the multi-use basketball courts. The outdoor football and rugby fields needed a durable weatherproof audio solution, which the JBL AWC 129 all-weather loudspeakers were perfectly suited for. The fitness center called for high-fidelity speakers without a large footprint, so CSA installed compact JBL Control 25AV speakers andSB2210 subwoofers. In the yoga/aerobics facility, JBL 8128 in-ceiling speakers provide high-fidelity audio in a cost-effective package.
CSA installed Crown XTi and XLS Series amplifiers to power the different speaker systems throughout the complex. All facilities feature Soundcraft mixers, including the intuitive Si Expression 1, the reliable and cost-effective EPM 8, and the remote-controlled UI12 which allows staff to mix from mobile devices. dbx Driverack PA2 loudspeaker management systems optimize audio and help protect the equipment with features like dbx limiting, AutoEQ, and Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS). CSA selected AKG wireless microphone systems with SR470 receivers for all facilities. Referees and instructors use hands-free C544 L headsets with PT470 body-pack transmitters, while D5 microphones provide greater clarity for announcers and commentators.
“As a leading international institution with world-class sports facilities, and we needed nothing less than best-in-class audio equipment,” said Daniel Silman – Head of Marketing and Admissions, British School Jakarta. “Our facilities required clear amplification of speech and music with consistent coverage for a variety of sporting events in different venues. We also needed a solution that was modern, efficient, and straightforward to operate. With HARMAN’s state-of-the-art equipment, CSA was able to deliver several comprehensive audio systems that went above and beyond our expectations.”
“We are privileged to be the brand of choice for the prestigious British School Jakarta,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. Elevating sporting experiences with high-end audio solutions enhance performance among the students and elevates the experience for spectators. Delivering a customized audio solution in a sporting arena is always a unique challenge, and CSA Indonesia’s team executed the project flawlessly with their in-depth knowledge, close coordination with the school and support from HARMAN Professional Solutions.”
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Class Bunker Buster
Type In-Between
Favorite Target Monsters
Description Nocturnal by nature, Balthazar thrives in the dark caverns of Inferno. It's wings give it the ability to swoop in on unsuspecting enemies to land deadly attacks.
Special Ability Triple Damage while attacking A Monster
"I will kill any monsters who tries to kills me, I'm faster than anyone! Hatch me and I'm gonna kill anyone!" Balthazar is a very fast, flying monster. It specializes in killing other monsters quickly. Balthazar was shown to be a semi-flying, melee monster in the Wild Monster Invasion II. It would swoop down to attack a monster or, if there were no more monsters to kill, building. Balthazars were able to be hit by the Cannon Tower, Laser Tower, and Railgun Tower, which normally would not be able to attack airborne monsters.
600(1800) 665(1995) 730(2190) 795(2395) 860(2580)
It's the second fastest non-champion monster. Bolts with Teleport is faster than Balthazar.
It's the fastest Inferno monster.
Balthazar is the only monster that can be damaged by all Defensive Towers.
Balthazar and Teratorn are the only monsters that, after an upgrade, their time production increases.
It is the only known monster that attacks enemy monsters as their favorite target.
It is the only flying monster that isn't long ranged.
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BagelJoanna Evoniuk2018-12-10T21:29:24-07:00
What is Bagel?
A bagel is a type of bread roll with a special O-ring shape. It is characterized by a shiny, tough crust and a chewy crumb. These features are the result of the bagel’s composition, its long retarding time and the dough boiling step prior to baking. Traditional style bagels are very chewy while commercial bagels tend to have bread-like texture.
Various styles of bagels are commonly known such as New York, Chicago, Montreal and others. Differences among them are often based on:
Degree of chewiness
Kilning
Baking methods
Bagels are versatile bakery products which go well with any type of food. They can be eaten plain, sandwiched, toasted, buttered and spread with cream cheese. Bagels can also be topped with a variety of fruits and vegetable pieces, nuts, spices, sesame, cheeses, etc.
The origin of bagels has been recorded by many historians. Some claim that the name ‘bagel’ comes from the Austrian-German word ‘bugel’ which means a stirrup. This in reference to the bread rolls made to honor the Polish King, Jan Sobieski, and his horsemen for their decisive victory against the Ottoman Empire In 1683.1 Others claim that the word ‘bagel’ is derived from the Yiddish word ‘beygel,’ Jewish Polish community regulations in 1610 imposed the practice of giving bagels to mothers after childbirth.2
Bagels were originally brought to the U.S. by Polish Jewish immigrants who settled in the North East area. The Polish-American baker, Harry Lender and his sons introduced bagels to Americans in the Midwest and the rest of the country.3
Bagels were made by hand until 1960 when Dan Thompson invented the first bagel-forming machines. In 1962, the Lender company introduced frozen bagels which were made on high speed production lines and sold through supermarkets.3
How is a bagel made?
Following is a typical bagel formula, using a no-time dough system:4,5
Ingredient Baker’s %
Patent flour (high gluten bread flour)* 100.0
Water 45.0–52.0**
Fresh yeast (compressed) 0.5–1.5
Salt 1.25–2.0
Refined sugar (granulated) 0.0–3.0***
All purpose shortening / vegetable oil 0.0–5.0
Mold inhibitor 0.3–0.5
* High gluten flour with 13.5–14.5% protein and 0.50% ash.
** Low flour hydration for restricting pan flow so that the product can hold its shape during forming, proofing and baking.
*** Low level of sugar. Sufficient amount as food for yeast to obtain desired volume during proofing and prevent too dark crust during longer baking times.
Production of bagels is done using the following steps:
Ingredient scaling/metering
Mixing: time and intensity are determined by dough stiffness and desired extensibility. Spiral or horizontal mixers are the most efficient for bagel dough. It is critical to maintain the formed dough at 24–29°C.
Dividing: small dough buns are cut using piston-type dividers, rotating knives or bun presses.
Forming: a bagel’s ring structure is formed by using specialized horizontal or vertical formers.
Proofing: best done at 38–43°C and 65–75% RH for 60 minutes.
Retarding: the dough should be stored under refrigeration for 24 to 48 hours.
Boiling / kettling: the formed rings are dipped into a 2.5% water-sugar or malt solution at 100°C for 1 to 2 minutes. The bagel pieces will sink first for about 30 seconds and then float to the top where they are picked off and dried quickly.
Baking: ideally at 200–232°C for 18–20 minutes or until structure is set and desired crust color is obtained.
Removal from oven and cooling.
Packaging or serving.
Commercially, bagels are available in the form of proofed, boiled and frozen or par-baked or fully baked.
Bagel formulations are very similar to those of simple bread and rolls. What differentiates bagels, however, are the high protein flour (13-16%),6 retardation and boiling steps.
High protein flour and the mixing of bagel dough to full development are essential for its unique chewy texture. High protein flours can be prepared by blending standard patent flour with semolina or by fortifying lower quality flours with vital wheat gluten. Addition of oxidizing agents, strengtheners or emulsifiers is also an option for enhancing the flour quality via improving gluten aggregation.
Bagel dough is very stiff and its mixing can be energy-intensive. Spiral mixers are used with small- and medium-size batches while large batches require horizontal mixers. The formed stiff doughs can be processed without flour dusting.
Bagels’ unique flavor and distinct crust are a result of the cold yeast fermentation step, known as retardation. Yeast levels can be adjusted depending on the processing conditions and speed of line. The lower the proofing temperatures, the higher the yeast level needed. Similarly, the longer the proofing time, the lower the yeast level needed.
Boiling or kettling has three main functions:
Accelerates yeast inactivation
Provides shiny appearance
Controls bagels expansion
Maintaining required kettling water temperature (above 100°C) is often done by adjusting the sugar or salt concentrations.
Nobody Really Knows Why Bagels Exist. The Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/history-of-the-bagel-2016-2. Accessed 13 October 2018.
Weinzwig, A. The secret history of bagels. 2008. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2009/03/the-secret-history-of-bagels/6928/
Frost, N. The forgotten history of New York’s bagel famines. 2018. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/bagel-union-strikes-new-york-city
Labensky, S.R., and Martel, Priscilla. “Artisan and Yeast Breads” On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals, 3rd edition update, Pearson Education, Inc., 2016, pp. 168–505.
Gisslen, W. “Lean Yeast Doughs: Straight Doughs” Professional Baking, 7th edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, 2017, pp. 135–153.
Bath, D.E. and Hoseney, R.C. A laboratory-scale bagel-making procedure. Cereal Chem. 1994, 71, 5, pp. 403-408.
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Ancient Greeks And Eris
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written by Episkopos Cain
According to Hesiod in his Theogony, Eris is the daughter of Nyx, that is night. Those versed in Chinese philosophy will immediately make the connection between Yin and Nyx, the feminime, the dark and the cold.
However, Eris bucks the trend when it comes to the usual passivity associated with that principle. She is also the sister of Ares, which should give you a clue as to her temperment.
Eris is also the mother of the Kakodaimones, the evil spirits which plagued mankind, according to Hesiod. These he names as “Toil, and Forgetfulness, and Starvation, and the Pains, full of weeping, the Fightings and the Battles, the Murders and the Man-slaughters, the Quarrels, the Lies, the Disputes, and Lawlessness and Ruin, who share one another’s natures, and Oath who does more damage than any other to earthly men, when anyone, of his knowledge, swears to a false oath.”
These are also traditionally seen as the ill fates that were bound in Pandora’s Box. In fact, in Greek, the link is explicit in the mind of the poet. That would also imply that Hope is one of the children of Eris. Something to keep in mind, I feel.
For you fans of coincidence, Hesiod has a warning about the number 5. And I quote “Beware of all the fifth days [of the month]; for they are harsh and angry; it was on the fifth, they say, that the Erinyes assisted at the bearing of Horkos, whom Eris bore, to be a plague on those who take false oath.” – Hesiod, Works and Days 804
However, Eris was mostly viewed as the Goddess of the Strife of War. With the regularity at which the Greeks fought, this is perhaps unsurprising. Her first mention of battle is in the Trojan War. According to Hesiod again, “[Eris] is hateful … [she is the one] who builds up evil war, and slaughter. She is harsh; no man loves her, but under compulsion and by will of the immortals, men promote this rough Eris (Strife).” – Hesiod, Works and Days 11
In the war, she took the side of the Trojans, along with her brother Ares and his two sons, Phobos (Terror) and Deimos (Fear), against the rest of the Olympians and the Greek invaders. Homer described her as follows “only a little thing at the first, but thereafter grows until she strides on the earth with her head striking heaven. She then hurled down bitterness equally between both sides as she walked through the onslaught making men’s pain heavier.” – Homer, Iliad 4.441
Eris even disobeyed Zeus and continued to fight, as the Lord of Olympus had commanded every God to retreat and let this stage of the war be a purely human affair.
Later on, she is seen on the battlefield with Confusion and Death, dragging dead bodies in a way reminiscint of what fate befell Hector after his challenge. “These stood their ground and fought a battle by the banks of the river, and they were making casts at each other with their spears bronze-headed; and Eris was there with Kydoimos (Confusion) among them, and Ker (Death) the destructive; she was holding a live man with a new wound, and another one unhurt, and dragged a dead man by the feet through the carnage.” – Homer, Iliad 18.535
Eris also gifted the Amazonian Queen with an immensely dangerous weapon, presumably of her creation; “a huge halberd, sharp of either blade, which terrible Eris gave to Ares’ child to be her Titan weapon in the strife [of the Trojan War] that raveneth souls of men.” – Quintus Smyrnaeus, Fall of Troy 1.158
She also gets a bonus mention in one of Aesops fables, funnily enough along with the mention of an apple and a very Taoist piece of advice from Athena:
“Herakles was making his way through a narrow pass. He saw something that looked like an apple lying on the ground and he tried to smash it with his club. After having been struck by the club, the thing swelled up to twice its size. Herakles struck it again with his club, even harder than before, and the thing then expanded to such a size that it blocked Herakles’s way. Herakles let go of his club and stood there, amazed. Athena saw him and said, ‘O Herakles, don’t be so surprised! This thing that has brought about your confusion is Aporia (Contentiousness) and Eris (Strife). If you just leave it alone, it stays small; but if you decide to fight it, then it swells from its small size and grows large.” – Aesop, Fables 534 (from Chambry 129)
Eris was not limited to strife on the battlefield though, the strife which inflicts married life is also mentioned. “One day they [Polytekhnos and Aedon of Kolophon in Lydia] blurted out the needless remark that they loved each other more than did Hera and Zeus. Hera found what was said to be insupportable and sent Eris (Discord) between them to create strife in their activities.”- Antoninus Liberalis, Metamorphoses 11
The story of the Golden Apple is an interesting one too. “And all the race of gods hasted to do honour to the white-armed bride [Thetis at her wedding to Peleus] … But Eris (Strife) [alone] did Kheiron [who sent out the invitations] leave unhonoured: Kheiron did not regard her and Peleus heeded her not …” so Eris “she bethought her of the golden apples of the Hesperides. Thence Eris took the fruit that should be the harbinger of war, even the apple, and devised the scheme of signal woes. Whirling her arm she hurled into the banquet the primal seed of turmoil and disturbed the choir of goddesses.” I think we all know the story from there on in (taken from Colluthus, The Rape of Helen 38)
Eris also appears in some other Greek tales, sometimes under the name of Enyo, whom Homer ranked as equal to Athena in martial prowess “[The] goddesses, who range in order the ranks of men in fighting, [are] Athene and Enyo, sacker of cities.” – Homer, Iliad 5.333
She makes many minor appearances in the Theban cycle of poetry, in particular the Thebiad, which tells of the fraticidal violence which eventually led to the epic battle as told by Aeschylus between Eteocles and the army of Thebes and Polynices and his supporters, traditional Theban enemies:
“Fit sentinels hold watch there [the Thracian palace of Mars-Ares]: from the outer gate wild Impetus (Passion) leaps, and blind Nefas (Mishief) and Irae (Angers) flushing red and pallid Metus (Fear), and Insidia (Treachery) lurks with hidden sword, and Discordia (Discord) [Eris] holding a two-edged blade. Minis (Threatenings) innumerable make clamour in the court, sullen Virtus (Valour) stands in the midst, and Furor (Rage) exultant and armed Mors (Death) with blood-stained visage are seated there; no blood but that of wars is on the altars, no fire but snatched from burning cities.” – Statius, Thebaid 7.64
She is also mentioned in Valerius Flaccus’ Argonautica, which is a pretty inferior rewriting of Apollonius of Rhodes’ version of the tale: “Through the terror-stricken air again and again she [Aphrodite leading the Lemnian women to slaughter their unfaithful husbands] makes a strange cry ring … Straightway Pavor (Fear) [Deimos] and insensate Discordia (Strife) [Eris] from her Getic lair, dark-browed Ira (Anger) with pale cheeks, Dolus (Treachery), Rabies (Frenzy) [Lyssa] and towering above the rest Letus (Death) [Ker], her cruel hands bared, come hastening up at the first sound of the Martian consort’s pealing voice that gave the signal.” – Valerius Flaccus, Argonautica 2.200
Eris was also the escort of the dread Demon/Dragon Typhoeus, who Zeus battled deep in the Abyss, though she took no part in the battle itself.
Another important role is in the fascinating Dionysiaca text. Eris appeared in the form of the Goddess Rheia, exhorting him to make battle with the Indian King Deriades, who she later sides with, along with the usual crew of Ares and Fear and Terror.
However, Hesiod mentions there are two Eris’, or at least two aspects to her:
“It was never true that there was only one Eris. There have always been two on earth. There is one you could like when you understand her. The other is hateful. The two Erites have separate natures. There is one Eris who builds up evil war, and slaughter. She is harsh; no man loves her, but under compulsion and by will of the immortals, men promote this rough Eris (Strife). But the other one was born the elder daughter of black Nyx. The son of Kronos, who sits on high and dwells in the bright air set her in the roots of the earth and among men; she is far kinder. She pushes the shiftless man to work, for all his laziness. A man looks at his neighbour, who is rich: then he too wants work; for the rich man presses on with his ploughing and planting and ordering of his estate. So the neighbour envies the neighbour who presses on toward wealth. Such Eris (Strife) is a good friend to mortals.” – Hesiod, Works and Days 11
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A disconcerting afternoon
On September 30, 2010 September 30, 2010 By BearskinIn Bearskin Lodge
A large percentage of Bearskin Blogs include a line that goes something like this: “Then the power went out.”
This story is no exception. It was a relatively slow fall afternoon, when unexpectedly the usual background sound mix of computers, coolers, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and monotonous lodge music abruptly stopped. A sudden deeper silence is always the first sign of a power outage, followed shortly by the fading whistle of alarms reluctantly relinquishing their electrical connection.
Our power outage routine is pretty ingrained by now – send Andy out to flick on switches in various locations around the resort; dig around to find the old rotary dial phone to plug in; call Arrowhead Electric to report the power loss; reluctantly drag out the generator in case power is slow to be restored; and repeatedly tell each other how happy we are that it is not a subzero winter day.
Very little can be accomplished in the lodge office without electricity. I was mindlessly paging through the JC Penney sale catalog, when a very unusual noise broke the silence. Was it a mechanical sound? A system breakdown? A result of the power problem? No, it only took milliseconds to realize the noise originated from something living — and it was screaming.
The deep, pained noises echoing from across East Bearskin Lake were reminiscent of sound effects from a monster movie. It seemed implausibly loud and close; clearly it was not a human. I ran down to the lake, expecting to view a horrifying scene on shore. Every Bearskin employee and guest quickly converged at water’s edge, all of us intently staring towards the source of the sounds across the bay. Nothing was visible, but as the unceasing screams continued we all knew we were listening to something die. It was an excruciatingly long, slow death.
Eventually silence returned, leaving us all a bit disquieted. We rehashed the bits and pieces of the event that we could each recall. Did we hear one animal noise or two in the beginning? Was there a deeper growling at first or did the sound change? Andy had been out checking on the electrical problems when he saw a large, German-shepherd colored wolf duck into underbrush along the shoulder of the service road. He noted the running tracks of a deer or a small moose in the same spot. Kate and Quinn reported a panicked deer running close by staff housing. Guests in cabin 6 paddled along the shoreline, attempting to see what occurred, but there were no apparent signs of a traumatic demise.
The general consensus was that we had probably listened to the death of a moose on the opposite shore. Or perhaps a bear. An animal with a deep, loud death cry. An animal that did not die easily. We returned to the mundane tasks of dealing with a power outage, but we all felt a bit on edge.
After work Ryan decided to walk the Bear Cub Trail in search of an explanation for what happened. With a great deal of exploring, he found the remains of a young deer that had been killed by wolves very near the lake’s edge on the opposite shore. Andy had told us that deer could make a profoundly distressed noise like we heard, but until Ryan located the carcass none of us actually believed that the prolonged death cry reverberating across the lake could have emanated from such a quiet, small animal.
Death in a wilderness environment is a daily occurrence. Studies report that wolves in the Great Lakes region normally consume 15-18 deer per wolf per year. With so many wolves in our area, what we heard must happen around us often. But we don’t usually listen to the pain. The nature of the predator/prey relationship is easier to accept when death is silent, when predation happens in a way that doesn’t disturb or distress us. Listening to a death in the woods was a disconcerting reminder of reality in the wild.
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Thanks, Sue, for the very eloquent description of the events of last Monday. Gary and I were among those who rushed down to the lake in response to those awful sounds. I’ll never forget it–it was a haunting experience. As a postscript, as I sat on the dock Tuesday afternoon, it was easy to see just where that deer carcass was. There were quite a few crows and eagles circling and sparring above the site.
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Varun Dhawan has trouble catching the bus in Sui Dhaaga – Made In India
Movies, News | September 15, 2018 | | by Stacey Yount
Mauji aka Varun Dhawan plays a local tailor from heartland India in Yash Raj Film’s upcoming entertainer Sui Dhaaga – Made in India. The young actor had to play his part as authentically as possible and the portions of the film that required him to catch a bus in his hometown was apparently very difficult.
“Buses are always overcrowded in small towns and it is quite a fight to catch one. There is a scene in which I have to push myself into the bus to be with my wife Mamta. Sharat (Katariya) wanted to make the scene as real as possible and instructed the other actors to make it as difficult for me as possible to get inside it. He wanted to accurately capture the hardships that a man has to go through to pull through the day,” reveals Varun.
He says, “It was a really difficult scene to pull off. The scene required me to try and enter the bus and then the bus would start to move and I had to give it my all to get in. I think all the actors involved really became the characters they had to portray because it became a very physical scene. We were pushing aggressively and trying to make room. I fell down a couple of times on the road also.”
And this wasn’t the end of Varun’s bus woes. “Then the next scene required me to chase the bus as I had not been able to enter it. It needed me to run and catch the bus because my wife was in it. I think I gave this shot about 10 times. At first, the team was going easy on me and driving it slowly but I told them that the scene needs me to be helpless but Mauji had to not give up. I told them to drive the bus fast and that I would chase it and make it. After these 10 takes, I was finished. I remember how badly I vomited on the road after I finished the final take. But It was worth the pain. It’s a moment that really brings out Mauji and Mamta’s beautiful romance.”
A film about finding love and respect through self-reliance, Varun is paired opposite Anushka Sharma who plays an embroiderer in the film. Both champion actors, Varun and Anushka have been paired for the first time and are definitely the most-awaited on-screen pair of 2018. Yash Raj Films’ entertainer Sui Dhaaga – Made in India is set to release on September 28 this year.
Sui Dhaaga brings together National Award winning producer-director combo of Maneesh Sharma and Sharat Katariya after their blockbuster Dum Laga Ke Haisha. The film is a special salute to the inherent entrepreneurial spirit that the youth of India and its local artisans have.
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Archive for July 19, 2017
Now streaming–China’s ambitious, epic action film, The Great Wall
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It is a study in East meets West, or at least it tries really hard to be. Visually The Great Wall will likely be the most beautiful film you see this year. The worldbuilding is on a grand scale, epic, and worthy of the historic monumental icon of China. The intelligently thought out military structure and interplay of weapons, color, purpose, props, and costumes is second perhaps only to Peter Jackson’s Tolkien world fantasy films. The costumes are exquisite–detailed, rich, stylized, ornate, and simply phenomenal. But like many big movies this year, it is a weak story that keeps The Great Wall from its potential.
If you’re a fan of classic action films from China, you will have no problem jumping right into the action of The Great Wall. But if you’re easily distracted by new things, you probably should skip this one. Its style of storytelling and dialogue are unique for a mainstream Western release so it is understandable why the film had problems attracting audiences here, even beyond all of the politics that accompanied its release (the objection of some in Matt Damon’s lead role, a Caucasian lead in a medieval, epic story about China–whitewashing as discussed with respect to Doctor Strange–similar to criticisms when Tom Cruise was the lead in a Japanese-focused story in The Last Samurai). And if you don’t like subtitles, you probably won’t be drawn to The Great Wall. But you’d be missing something spectacular. So many features make the biggest budget film in China’s history worthy of at least one viewing.
You’ll find much telling instead of showing, something better films of the Western tradition endeavor to avoid. You’ll witness soldiers marveling at what by all counts is an epic military battle, but then they actually state as much. It’s a quirky thing that will probably make the average Western moviegoer shudder a bit. Yet if you look beyond the almost characteristically Eastern movie abrupt dialogue shifts, interspersed tangent story elements and nonlinear style, you’ll find some great takeaways. Like one of the year’s best, badass heroines in Tian Jing’s swashbuckling Commander-turned-General Lin Mae–a powerful dragon killer in command of the entire Chinese army whose cliff-diving daredevilry and death-defying air balloon war machines evoke the best World War II movie action sequences. The martial arts stuntwork is like that of no other movie this year. The special effects are impressive, especially the interplay of set construction and battle scenes and heretofore unseen methods of combat and destruction used to defend the wall. The purely CGI creations–WETA and Industrial Light & Magic’s mythic Tao Tei dragons–look real, and they even have their own layered culture with the ability to plan an intelligent battle strategy.
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Beta Testing Begins for Comcast and EA’s Xfinity Games
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Comcast's "Xfinity Games powered by EA" initiative is going to bring its own brand of set-top box-based casual gaming to your living room.
EA and Comcast have unveiled their upcoming Xfinity Games powered by EA program and has launched it in beta form, Polygon reports. Comcast's X1 set-top box will be able to stream casual games that you can play on your TV. Unfortunately, no types of controllers will be utilized, as you're going to have to use your smartphone or tablet device to control the games. The beta service is launching with 23 games at the beginning, including the likes of Plants Vs. Zombies, Peggle Nights, EA Sports PGA Tour, NBA Jam on Fire Edition, Monopoly and FIFA 13.
"We are launching our beta [today]," EA VP of marketing Katrina Strafford said. "It will include 20 games, most of which, but not all, are from EA. We have relationships with publishers across the industry and it's absolutely something we'll explore more as we get feedback from players about what they're liking, what games are really making sense for them in this medium and we'll learn and go from there."
Polygon mentions that its functionality is similar to when an iOS device is paired to an Apple TV. Those looking for console games should look elsewhere, as you're only going to get a limited experience using your tablet or smartphone as a basis to play.
These games are made specifically for this platform and for this service. So whereas some of the games we may bring to EA Access are console games that maybe were in development for a year or two, these are games that are made specifically for this platform and not on that kind of cycle. So I think that gives us some of that nimbleness to react to what this new audience is finding most interesting.
The X1 will play Xfinity Games by streaming video, similar to PlayStation Now or OnLive, but without a controller. There are no downloads or hardware required other than the set-top box and a smart device. If you'd like to sign up for the beta to try it, hit Xfinity Games' official website. Unfortunately, no type of pricing has been revealed yet.
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SOFTlab's "Nova" pavilion brightens cold New York nights with psychadelic light
Suburban folk mark the change of seasons with spring peepers, the sound of leaf blowers, and first frosts. City dwellers rely on other environmental cures: pumpkin spice lattes, heat season, and festive public art installations. Last week, the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District (BID) and the Van Alen Institute welcomed crowds to SOFTlab's Nova, the 2015 winner of the Flatiron Public Plaza Holiday Design Competition. Perched inside North Flatiron Public Plaza at the intersection of Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 23rd Street, Nova invites passersby into a kaleidoscopic interior to view area landmarks—the Empire State Building, the Flatiron, and the Met Life Tower—on its mirrored surfaces and through its many exposures. When activated by sound, LEDs pulse to intensify the psychedelic visuals. The design has definite antecedents in SOFTlab's pavilion at this year's SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas. Here too, the firm partnered with 3M to create a multicolored neon canopy that showcased the company's products. Van Alen and the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership invited New York–based architecture and design firms Bureau V, Method Design, Sage and Coombe, Studio KCA, and SOFTlab to submit proposals for the competition. Competition jurors included Van Alen and the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership directors and board members; Michael Bierut, partner, Pentagram; Aleksey Lukyanov, partner, Situ Studio; and Wendy Feuer, NYC Department of Transportation's Assistant Commissioner of Design + Art + Wayfinding. "The installation illustrates how interactive public art can change the perception of an environment thereby allowing people to experience it in a new way," Feuer explained in a statement. "We count on organizations like the Partnership to commission these exciting installations making NYC streets ever more inviting." This is the holiday design competition's second year. Last year, INABA won the competition with their installation, New York Light. See the gallery below for more images of Nova.
Trahan's Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Cast stone and steel become the medium for collaboration at Trahan Architects’ newest project.
Trahan Architects’ Louisiana State Sports Hall Of Fame and Regional History Museum was designed with northern Louisiana’s geography in mind. Located in Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, the 28,000-square-foot building overlooks Cane River Lake at the boundary of the Red River Valley. While the museum’s exterior will be clad in a skin of cypress planks, a nod to the area’s timber-rich building stock, the interior spaces will be formed by a skin of more than 1,000 cast stone panels resembling land shaped by eons of moving water. As the panels begin to be installed, AN went behind the scenes to learn how the project is taking shape.
Fabricators/consultants CASE Inc. (BIM manager and fabrication technology consultant), Method Design (geometry and steel detailing consultant), David Kufferman PE (specialty steel consultant), Advanced Cast Stone (cast stone fabrication)
Architect Trahan Architects
Location Natchitoches, Louisiana
Status Estimated July 2012 completion
Materials Cast stone, steel
Process Geometric resolution, structural analysis, steel detailing, BIM
Creating the building has been a largely collaborative effort. Texas-based Advanced Cast Stone will fabricate the stone panels, but the team involved in realizing the design also includes specialty steel consultant David Kufferman, steel geometry and detailing consultant Method Design, and Case, the firm providing the project’s fabrication modeling, BIM management, and technology consultation. Using Trahan’s 3-D documents, Case developed a set of customized automation procedures to create a final 3-D model with all of the stone panels, each with its own geometry. “If there’s not repetition with the panel typology, there can be repetition with the process of creating the files themselves and not necessarily the geometry,” said Case partner Ruben Suare. The firm’s software-agnostic approach allowed them to build the proper interface with a range of tools across ten different software packages. These models were used for structural analysis and coordination of all building systems, as well as for outputting shop tickets for use during fabrication. “This is an ideal situation for us because we are managing all 3-D information across the process,” said Case partner Federico Negro. They also created a clash-detection matrix to show where thickened panels would conflict with the project’s structural steel framework, to which the panels will be attached with embedded connections. Method Design served as a consultant to the engineer and stone fabricator to resolve these issues. “We basically had to develop tools to manage the tools,” said Method partner Reese Campbell, who previously worked with Negro at SHoP Architects. In all, Method designed 30 connection types for 1,150 panels, each with between 6 and 15 connections (each panel may attach with three to four connection types). Installation of the cast stone skin has begun and is scheduled for completion in the spring of next year, with an anticipated museum opening in the summer. Panels range in dimension from 2 by 2 feet to more than 15 feet square—the largest piece, to be installed on the atrium’s second floor, will weigh nearly 3 tons. Because panels are stacked in an offset-brick pattern, they must be installed in a specific order. “Not only is the finish of the piece important, its alignment with its neighbors and the grouting is important,” said Negro. “It’s a piece of sculpture.”
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Exposing the Apologetics for Assad and Putin
byAhnaf Kalam
Eva Bartlett, an ‘independent’ Canadian journalist, stole the hearts of the anti-war Left in her account of what was really happening in Syria in a now-viral video clip from a UN press conference. Maintaining, among other things, that Syrian civilians overwhelmingly support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and that the mainstream media’s account of the Syrian Civil War is simply pro-regime change propaganda, her position — and her condescending attitude — reflect the moral failings of the prevalent libertarian and anti-war Left movements when faced with humanitarian disasters.
Eva Bartlett
The UN event where Bartlett made her statements, however, wasn’t a General Assembly meeting or anything remotely as significant, it was a panel hosted by the Hands Off Syria Coalition and the US Peace Council –– two overtly biased anti-Western nonprofit organizations. Fewer than a dozen people were in attendance.
Bartlett is also not an “independent” journalist: she is a contributor to RT, the state-sponsored news network of Russia. On her personal blog, she explicitly professes her support for the Assad regime:
“I support Syria against a ‘civil’ war that is funded, armed and planned by the western powers and their regional allies with a view to wiping out all resistance to imperialism in the Middle East…”
Not only does she conveniently brush aside, as though they were fringe details, Russia’s leveling of hospitals in Aleppo, its decimation of UN aid convoys, and Bashar al Assad’s use of chemical weapons against civilians, she further goes on to claim that there are no international organizations on the ground in Syria, that the civilian victims in Aleppo are “recycled actors,” and that the Al-Quds hospital, which had been bombed in the Spring of 2016, had not actually been bombed, despite the incident having been confirmed in a report by Doctors Without Borders, who have been working closely on the ground in Syria with the Al-Quds Hospital for over four years. Snopes also put out a recent piece, branding Barlett’s claims as “false.”
It is very telling that Bartlett is not only suspiciously selective in her narrative, but completely denies reality. The amount of mental gymnastics necessary to convince herself that Bashar al Assad and Vladimir Putin are not the bad guys is astonishing. Bartlett has resorted to claiming that the countless civilian children in Aleppo are simply actors, notwithstanding the fact that “Aya” is a very common name in Syria. She has denied well-documented accounts from international organizations (who she maintains are not even there in the first place) as to the unending list of crimes committed by Russia and Syria. She doesn’t even so much as raise an eyebrow at the fact that Mr. Assad won the recent elections in Syria — and only in government-controlled parts of Syria — with almost 90% of the vote, and instead, assumes that to mean that he is a favorable leader. She would likely be shocked to learn what was in store for the people who didn’t vote for Assad.
Further, Bartlett attempts to preemptively administer culpability to the United States for the chaos in Syria. Not for its inaction or its failure to intervene, which would have been a fair criticism to make, but for actions and mistakes it has yet to even make. To Bartlett and other so-called “anti-imperialist” Assad apologists, massacring hundreds of thousands of civilians, torturing and executing dissidents, and destroying entire cities is preferable to the United States and the West even doing so much as looking in the direction of Syria.
Though hardly anybody was in attendance at the actual press conference, Bartlett’s sentiments don’t fall on deaf ears. For many Americans, to even mention humanitarian military intervention is an irredeemable sin practiced by only the most sinister neoconservative war-hawks.
Without a doubt, a large contributing factor to the election of Donald Trump was the large number of Americans who were completely disenchanted by even the thought of another military intervention after the long and costly operations in Iraq and Afghanistan which, by the end, were widely seen as unsuccessful endeavors.
Having gone a step further than simply voting against a hawkish Hillary Clinton, many have internalized Donald Trump’s prospective plans to reconcile our relationship with Russia and have become complacent with the idea of joint cooperation with the Kremlin.
Over the last several years, Putin has been quietly testing the waters. Having invaded Crimea in 2014, flattened hospitals in Aleppo, and allowed his friend Mr. Assad to murder his own people with chemical weapons, he has taken notice of the fact that Washington has hardly lifted a finger in response, thus enabling him to keep doing what he is doing.
For Mr. Putin, the election of Trump could not have come at a better time, as he now effectively has a free pass to call the shots in Syria without reprimand from the US as long as Trump believes that Russia is helping him kill ISIS terrorists. Like Mr. Trump, a striking number of Americans believe that ISIS is the biggest cause for the instability in Syria, and so to them, an alliance with Russia actually sounds like a good thing. However, to allow a primary offenders of human rights abuses, war crimes, and crimes against humanity to remain in power while the US, a wealthy and industrialized democratic superpower, sits by and does nothing is signing Syria’s death warrant.
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David B says:
the author’s writing sounds equally, if not more biased in the opposite direction, as the lady about whom he is writing!
Ernie Simpson says:
david griso, your link is broken and goes nowhere… but this article is still here… so who to believe?
david griso says:
You can also follow this other person, far from being an Assad apologetic, to get some information on the ground: https://www.facebook.com/pierrelecorf/posts/
Come on, you can do a better job as a writer, journalist or reporter, you have a responsibility.
Ahnaf: your article is really poor. You are attacking the character, not the arguments, therefore your whole exposition is not but a logical phallacy. Eva Bartlett is far from being alone in exposing what she denounces: there are other people which yes, contribute (that doesn’t mean they are partial) to news that pay for their articles. Now, you claim she is ill informed but so far everything she has said has been confirmed. Carla Ortiz on CNN states exactly the same (having been on the ground). And wait, the former minister for foreign affairs for FRANCE (not Russia, or Iran), Roland Dumas stated that the war was planned two years before and he was invited by its UK homologues. And, oh wait!! The former UK ambassador told the BBC 2 days ago that they should support Assad and that the “moderate rebel” had al been an illusion. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-38398845
collin237 says:
Being supported by an echo chamber is not “confirmation”.
That woman is the Jeanne d’ Arc of the Assad apologist Comical Ali.
Everybody should know, there are no “good” guys in this war, but she sounds like Comical Ali, but she isn’t funny.
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US officials: Kaspersky “Slingshot” report burned anti-terror operation
Joint Special Operations Command ran campaign against ISIS, Al Qaeda for at least 6 years.
Sean Gallagher - Mar 21, 2018 4:22 pm UTC
Enlarge / US Navy SEALs conducting special reconnaissance of Al Qaeda operations in Afghanistan in 2002. JSOC added malware to Special Operations units' bag of tricks, and it may have been exposed by Kaspersky.
A malware campaign discovered by researchers for Kaspersky Lab this month was in fact a US military operation, according to a report by CyberScoop's Chris Bing and Patrick Howell O'Neill. Unnamed US intelligence officials told CyberScoop that Kaspersky's report had exposed a long-running Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) operation targeting the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.
Potent malware that hid for six years spread through routers
The malware used in the campaign, according to the officials, was used to target computers in Internet cafés where it was believed individuals associated with the Islamic State and Al Qaeda would communicate with their organizations' leadership. Kaspersky's report showed Slingshot had targeted computers in countries where ISIS, Al Qaeda, and other radical Islamic terrorist groups have a presence or recruit: Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Turkey, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The publication of the report, the officials contended, likely caused JSOC to abandon the operation and may have put the lives of soldiers fighting ISIS and Al Qaeda in danger. One former intelligence official told CyberScoop that it was standard operating procedure "to kill it all with fire once you get caught... It happens sometimes and we’re accustomed to dealing with it. But it still sucks. I can tell you this didn’t help anyone."
JSOC is part of the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and has in the past incorporated electronic warfare and signals intelligence units in its operations as part of its "special reconnaissance" mission. US Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces and Rangers, and other special operations units have worked in tandem in the past; a JSOC unit called the Computer Network Operations Squadron (CNOS) was formed in 2007, prior to the formation of US Cyber Command. CNOS operated from Fort Meade (where US Cyber Command and the National Security Agency are headquartered) and at CIA's headquarters in Langley, Virginia.
In his 2015 book Relentless Strike: The Secret History of Joint Special Operations Command, Army Times journalist Sean Naylor described one example of how special operations teams used malware in Iraq, using "Mohawks"—Iraqis recruited by US Special Forces to serve as a counter-intelligence team—to install spyware onto targeted computers:
Mohawks would enter the Internet café without arousing suspicion and upload software onto the computers. Sometimes the software was of the keystroke recognition type, at other times it would covertly activate a webcam if the computer had one, allowing the task force to positively identify a target... The insurgents often thought they were exercising good communications security by sharing one account with a single password and writing messages to each other that they saved as drafts rather than sending... But the keystroke tracking software meant JSOC personnel in the United States were reading every word.
Kaspersky's exposure of the program will likely not win the company any points in its battle to get off a US federal government blacklist.
IntellectualThug Ars Scholae Palatinae et Subscriptor
I'm really trying to feel bad for them but really this is just karmic justice for all the times the intelligence community has abused spying to fuck with regular citizens.
Matthew J. Ars Tribunus Militum et Subscriptor
How were they supposed to know?
And even if they did, were they supposed to keep quiet about it because it was [maybe] run by the gov't? Malware is malware, and needs to have a light shone on it wherever it is found.
2673 posts | registered Jun 8, 2006
cdclndc Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius et Subscriptor
Matthew J. wrote:
To add to this, Kaspersky also has exposed a lot of Russian tomfoolery as well. Nobody on this side of the coalition was up in arms about private entities exposing government sponsored malware when the shoe was on the other foot.
11918 posts | registered Jun 7, 2010
mjeffer Ars Tribunus Militum
I think that's just conjecture by the author. From the quotes of the official I got the vibe that they just saw it as a cost of doing business. It happens sometimes, it ruins an operation but he didn't seem to imply that Kaspersky did anything wrong.
Thomas Harte Ars Scholae Palatinae
Governments should just use the same magical technology that they argue must be findable to provide secure encryption with a backdoor to offer secure computing that they can nevertheless surveil.
If only those pesky silicon valley types wouldn't keep trying to obstruct law enforcement by hiding behind silly excuses like the immutable laws of logic and mathematics, we'd all be living in a crime-free utopia.
Mujokan Ars Praefectus
I wonder if an American company would run something that was "state level" past the DNI first actually. I doubt they would want to say...
Mustachioed Copy Cat Ars Praetorian
The publication of the report, the officials contended, likely caused JSOC to abandon the operation and may have put the lives of soldiers fighting ISIS and Al Qaeda in danger.
Sounds like the JSOC didn't have a competent exit strategy in place, then. Was it really not treating identification of the malware as a foregone conclusion?
therealeffingaeiouy Ars Praefectus
It almost sounds like they are blaming Kaspersky, which would be lunacy. There is no way for any security researcher to know who is using such tools or to what end.
I am not a big defender of Kaspersky but in this case the comments allegedly from US government sources come across as an accusation.
If your malware got discovered it is on you, not on businesses whose business is literally discovering such things.
TheNinja Ars Praetorian
So it means Kapersky is effin good at their job since they uncovered a sophisticated nation-sponsored malware (as they have done before with Russia as well).
And the US govt? Though luck, blaming Kapersky for what's their job is going to be silly.
AxMi-24 Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius
TheNinja wrote:
This is why I switched to Kaspersky. That much hate from US administration has to mean they are good at their job.
maxpower88 Smack-Fu Master, in training
Tool of the Russians or not (and I think not), Kaspersky really is the only company catching and reporting USGOV-created malware and spyware. Can't really rely on the homegrown software for that, it seems.
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Plissken Ars Scholae Palatinae
1. How can US officials blame Kaspersky for burning Slingshot when they were the ones that attributed it to SOCOM/JSOC?
2. If US officials were so upset about this report, then why did they go public and make it worse?
3. Why does the Cyberscoop story note that the researchers who authored the report are based in Russia?
4. How reasonable is it to expect that terrorist targets were even AWARE of this Kaspersky slingshot report in the first place?
5. Similarly, is it reasonable to expect Kaspersky to have known from the malware sample that this was specifically targeting ISIS and terrorist threat actors? Or was this malware sample just let loose in the wild via routers?
bothered Ars Tribunus Militum
maxpower88 wrote:
Can one rely on any AV software to do much more than be annoying?
Fatesrider Ars Praefectus et Subscriptor
Mustachioed Copy Cat wrote:
I'm guessing that simply pulling out WAS the exit strategy.
Once compromised, an operation doesn't have any point to trying to keep it going. Getting those impacted by the operation being compromised out of it is simply doing what's needed to endure losses are kept to a minimum.
The words "likely" and "may have" tell me this is guess-work, though, and is probably what leads you to conclude that there was no exit strategy.
There was. It was implemented. It's bound to happen, so they make sure they have their bases covered when it does. Nothing lasts forever in intel work. And 6 years is a fucking long time to have an successful operation in place. Most of them last months at best.
photochemsyn Ars Scholae Palatinae
Loading malware onto Internet cafe computers means they were collecting from everyone who used the cafe, not just their suspected ISIS/Al Qaeda targets. Consider the outrage that would result if Russia installed such malware on US public library computers, for comparison, in order to catch internet criminals.
Yes terrorism is bad and should be disrupted, but it’s hard to see how that justifies this kind of mass surveillance operation, which may have other agendas - economic and diplomatic, perhaps, not just anti-terrorism.
Mazzicc Ars Praetorian
I think people are conflating blame with implicit guilt. All they're doing is saying that this report compromised activity. The reason they're likely going public with it is that since it's already burned, they can use this as PR for "hey, look at all this stuff we were doing that we couldn't tell you about! We *are* out there protecting people, but we can't tell you how or it jeopardizes the mission."
This is an operation they couldn't take any credit for while it was happening, but now that it's burned, they can talk about it and get (hopefully) good press about.
I don't get the impression that they think Kaspersky did anything wrong, just that the exposure fried this mission.
dave562 Ars Scholae Palatinae
arcite wrote:
IntellectualThug wrote:
Russians woke up early this morning.
Drink!
I'm not Russian, but I think Kaspersky is doing a great job exposing nation state crafted malware. What does that make me? A dupe? A useful idiot?
Someone who realizes that the US government and the Russian government are both seriously corrupt and in the habit of flouting the law?
Mazzicc wrote:
It would have been the same thing if Symantec, or McAfee or anyone else discovered the malware. The end result is that the AV signatures get updated and the malware is exposed where ever it is installed.
I don't trust ANYONE these days. I know that my communications are being monitored. I use Google. I have an internet connection in the US. I run Windows 10.
If the US government is up in arms over Kaspersky, that is almost enough to make me want to use their software. As it is, I make due with Windows Defender and basic security best practices.
When the people spying on all of your online communications (the US government) are pissed off about a security company being too good at identifying malware, it's probably a good indicator that the software is doing a good job.
AxMi-24 wrote:
I think "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" is a fallacy. There's some of us on the left who are complacent about Putin on that basis. Myself I just use Defender since MS has root already.
The Putin Regime would indeed call you a useful idiot.
What does that make you? A patriot of the Trump regime?
djsmiley2k Smack-Fu Master, in training
It amuses me that yet again we are shown that ISIS aren't these techno loving cyber criminals using encryption, vpn's, tor, and everything else to hide their tracks yet polticans continue to try and tell us they are and we must absolutely back door all security we have, to be able to 'stop them!'.
Their 'security' was sharing a online mail account, writing draft emails to each other and not sending them!
djsmiley2k wrote:
I thought that was Petraeus?
cvnk Ars Centurion et Subscriptor
bothered wrote:
I think you're living in the past. Or at least installing the wrong AV. The software I've used over the past 5 or 6 years, Eset, Kaspersky, and Microsoft, have all been rather low key, often to the point I forget they're installed.
Mujokan wrote:
I'm in the UK, we have a whole lot of politicians who don't understand technology and so spout whatever they are told to about it, unfortunately I believe it's the same over the pond (Look at the FBI demanding Apple unlock phones for example....)
Asvarduil Ars Praefectus et Subscriptor
dave562 wrote:
I'm certain that makes us the poor unfortunate sods who live under the tutelage of none other than the Orange Overlord, the Groppin' Fuhrer, the Vagina-Clawing Emperor himself, Donald "J is for Jerk" Trump.
A lot of people have commented on that, but keep in mind that the government can be competent and also use this as a way to push people to a compromised product.
"Let's act outraged and like this software is too good for us to defeat. Lots of people will use it and not know about the backdoor we have already cracked"
There seems to be a bit of petty shots at the US of "kaspersky must be good because the gov't is unhappy", but that doesn't actually mean anything if you attribute any level of competency to them (the gov't), which you have to since they pulled off this operation until now.
Keep in mind the incompetency of elected and public officials is not always shared by the intelligence agencies and career bureaucrats.
metalliqaz Ars Scholae Palatinae
didn't you read the article?
arcite Ars Legatus Legionis
Russia is a non-democratic authoritarian mafia regime. The US is a democracy that follows the rule of law. Slight nuance.
cvnk wrote:
But is it doing anything useful?
sarusa Ars Scholae Palatinae et Subscriptor
Malware's malware, no matter who wrote it. Even if they're a bad state actor who've failed repeatedly at everything they've attempted to do in the region and are now trying malware, this time for sure.
dramamoose Ars Centurion
Apparently it makes me a Russian Bot to think so, but any time that security holes are utilized by nation states, rather than reported and patched, it makes us all less secure. If the NSA/CIA/DIA can find the hole, then the FSB probably can too, or PLA Unit 61398, or the North Koreans, etc, etc, etc.
I understand why these things are critical for national security. I also think there's a need to get these holes patched. I wish there was a mandatory time period fo rdoing so.
Russia is a mafia state, the US is trying to fight off the mafia state disease. #thoughtsandprayers the patient survives.
BoneChompski Wise, Aged Ars Veteran
Extremely disrespectful of JSOC to be breaking the laws of the jurisdictions in which they deployed this malware. I do realize that in effect only American laws and lives matter and those of foreign peoples have no value.
Everything is compromised these days. At this point it is just a question of picking your poison.
Are you more worried about the US government eavesdropping on you, or the Russians compromising your identity?
Like I said, I just use Windows Defender. As someone else mentioned on this thread, MS already has root on my box anyway.
BoneChompski wrote:
Lives of anyone who voluntarily signed up to Islamic State have no value. If we're simplifying things down to one-liners.
I got called a Russian troll. That's a first for me!
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Machine to weed out dud PV wafers could save solar industry billions
Catches defective wafers before they're processed into solar cells.
James Holloway - Jan 16, 2013 5:30 pm UTC
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed a means to screen dud silicon wafers prior to the manufacture of photovoltaic cells, a technique that the lab claims could save the solar industry billions of dollars.
A wafer is a fragile, 180-micrometer layer of semiconductor substrate which is doped with impurities to create the crucial p-n junctions that enable the flow of electrical current. The problem, according to the NREL, is that between 5 and 10 percent of wafers break during the PV cell manufacturing process. Failure is caused by minuscule cracks that occur as the wafers themselves are made, an intensive procedure that begins with raw silica, and involves furnaces, chemical purification, and multi-wire sawing, among other things.
The cracks leave some wafers too fragile to survive the expensive process of fabricating PV cells, in which the wafers are doped, fitted with electrical contacts, coated, and sealed. Even a process as simple as moving a wafer from one stage of cell manufacture to the next can prove fatal. The later the stage of failure, the more expensive it is to the manufacturer.
The NREL's Rene Rivero prepares a wafer for testing.
The machine heats individual strips of each wafer to about 500° C.
This wafer was one of the 5 to 10 percent which likely would have failed during PV cell manufacture
The NREL's idea is to weed out flawed wafers before they enter the PV cell manufacturing stage. To that end, it has created the Silicon Photovoltaic Wafer Screening System (leaving us with the less-than-compelling acronym SPWSS), a furnace designed to fit into existing factory assembly lines. The machine thermally stress-tests wafers by sequentially heating narrow strips of each to temperatures of about 500°C (the precise temperature can be calibrated to suit the needs of different manufacturers). NREL scientist Bhushan Sopori likens the process to filling a glass with very hot water. The idea is that, if the wafer is to break, it should break inside the new machine.
NREL is claimed that the system is extremely efficient, using "nearly 100 percent" of the input energy, keeping the cost of using the system down to what Sopori puts at "some fraction of a penny per wafer." (According to NREL, making solar cells costs approximately 15 cents per watt of capacity.) The lab estimates that by eliminating the 5 to 10 percent of cells with dud wafers, the solar industry could save billions of dollars. It hopes that this will be a tangible benefit to manufacturers in the US, where the share of the global PV market has fallen from 42 percent in 1997 to 4 percent in 2011.
The SPWSS will come in manual and automatic versions, both capable of processing 1,200 wafers per hour, which the NREL thinks is quick enough to keep pace with the production lines of most manufacturers. The basic SPWSS costs $60,000, but it doesn't automatically remove broken wafers; the automated $100,000 SPWSS-A does. Whether broken wafers are separated by machine or by hand, they can be recycled into new ones.
Listing image by USFWS Mountain Prairie.
Listing image by USFWS Mountain Prairie
James Holloway James is a contributing science writer. He's a graduate of the Open University, with a B.Sc. in Technology and a Diploma in Design and Innovation.
Twitter @jamesholloway
whquaint Ars Tribunus Militum
"leaving us with the less-than-compelling acronym SPWSS"
It's pronounced "spews", as in it spews out the bad ones.
lpeabody Ars Centurion
It's like a modern-day cotton gin!
s50cal Seniorius Lurkius
Cheaper alternative energy sources is always a plus in my book. How long do you think till the savings get passed down to the consumers?
Last edited by s50cal on Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:17 pm
48 posts | registered Mar 7, 2010
Genius! It should be called "Bake and Shake" (yeah, that just happened).
Bengie25 Ars Praefectus
PottedMeat wrote:
huh - $40k to kick pieces into the recycle bin?
With no competition, you can set your own price.
5128 posts | registered Jan 4, 2010
roman Ars Tribunus Militum et Subscriptor
actually, $60-$100K is chump change when it comes to industrial machinery for most markets.
derpioderp Seniorius Lurkius
Bengie25 wrote:
Automatic handling of lots of small thin shards isn't that easy. Especially if you don't want to damage other (intact) wafers on the same conveyor belt so you can't just vibrate it. Also, as roman said extra 40k$ isn't expensive for industrial machinery
7 posts | registered Dec 15, 2012
masterbinky Ars Praefectus
If you think that's too much, you should sell an upgrade that does the same thing for only $30k.
Chuckstar Ars Legatus Legionis et Subscriptor
$40,000 to detect that the wafer broke and then remove the broken wafer. Otherwise you need a person watching the line looking for broken wafers.
PottedMeat Ars Scholae Palatinae
Chuckstar wrote:
...yeah forgot the machine just breaks them.
so how do they detect the ones with non easily visible fractures? xray?
gandalfSVG Ars Scholae Palatinae
I don't expect that PV cells will be made of silicon in about 20 years, but this is a good optimization until the space-age graphene/thin-film units arrive in force.
You missed the point of the article; the machine heats only portions of the wafers, leaving nearby areas cool, thus putting them under internal stress in order to cause non-visible cracks to fracture.
They probably crack all the way through, since identification of defective wafers by humans is one option. They're probably just using an off-the-shelf visual processing system tuned to look for cracked wafers. I'd be surprised if manufacturers would generally choose the automated option, though. Most will already have defect detection of various types incorporated into the manufacturing line and networked into a central QA database. Extending an existing system by adding a scanner right after the furnace would probably be more efficient/cheaper than trying to integrate NREL's detector.
shawnce Ars Scholae Palatinae et Subscriptor
Extending an existing system by adding a scanner right after the furnace would probably be more efficient/cheaper than trying to integrate NREL's detector.
The intent it to detect likely to fail wafers before they make into the normal manufacturing process; these later process steps are the expensive ones in terms of chemicals, metals, time, energy, etc.
Additionally this "detector" intentionally uses highly asymmetric heating to stress wafers so that bad ones break. This asymmetric heating should be far more energy efficient then later heating steps seen in typical furnaces. Also later heating steps in the process are design to be highly symmetric so they would not trigger similar failures.
AnonymousRich Ars Praefectus
s50cal wrote:
Has that ever happened in real life?
But it is an interesting development and anything that reduces waste economically is a good thing.
shawnce wrote:
This thing is designed to integrate right into the production line.
SpecTP Ars Tribunus Militum et Subscriptor
SPWSS - pronounced as 'spews'
if your solar cell process blows chunks.. this will catch it before it gets further..
rgharakh Wise, Aged Ars Veteran
If they're looking for cracks couldn't they just spray it with a special film and use a camera to detect fractures. They use the same process in making propellers for large ships minus the camera part. You wouldn't have to deal with broken pieces.
rgharakh wrote:
The point is that they want to quickly and cheaply discard any wafer with hidden cracks.
There is no way to repair the cracks, and it is much, much quicker to heat fracture them than it is to use any other method to ID the flawed wafers as have been previously suggested.
For those not familiar with wafers, they are essentially ridiculously pure glass (silicon), and are cut thin enough that when they crack, they simply fall apart, unlike a wine glass that might remain intact after cracking due to the shape of the glass.
The broken pieces can then be melted and re-formed as new wafers and undergo the same test all over again...
ringobob Ars Praefectus
He was talking about the $40k upgrade that detects failed wafers and handles them possibly being replaced by simple extensions to systems already in place, not replacing the entire machine.
Penforhire Ars Praefectus
You also don't want to spray any coating onto these virgin wafers because you'd have to strip it and get them atomically clean again before further processing. That would be expensive. This sounds like an excellent process. As mentioned, the machine cost is chump change. The finished PV wafers have, what, $150 or more added value in them? So every one that cracks now instead of near the end saves almost that muchmoney.
afidel Ars Legatus Legionis et Subscriptor
AnonymousRich wrote:
Have you not seen the price of PV cells? Even without this the $/Watt at retail has been falling like a rock. It's a very competitive industry at the moment so any efficiency gains will end up largely with the consumer once more than one player can achieve them.
Quanticles Ars Praetorian
It would have been informative to get the opinion of someone who didn't work at NREL. This reads a bit like a press release.
Fritzr Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius et Subscriptor
This machine does not detect defects, that is still done by the automated QA equipment. What it does do is stress the wafer before any of final processing is done. A very high percentage of the wafers that will not survive the manufacturing process will break when thermally stressed.
To see the effects of this test in your own kitchen.
1) Place a thick water glass in the freezer (glass is silicon dioxide and has similar properties to the silicon wafers)
2) Fill your tea kettle and set it on the stove to boil
3) Put on a leather apron, leather gloves & a face shield (This is important as thermally stressed glass can fail catastrophically)
4) Remove the glass from the freezer
5) Pour a glass of boiling water
6) Sweep up the remains
That doesn't help with stressed parts just waiting for the final straw. This machine throws the whole bale of hay at such parts.
After it finishes, the wafer is sent to the type of machine you describe if it still appears to be intact.
Bernardo Verda Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius et Subscriptor
Some one has to ask:
Is this patentable?
Should it be?
Aatch Ars Centurion
Bernardo Verda wrote:
Yes and yes. It's a novel idea that isn't obvious. The patent would be for the specific process. I.E. "Detection of defective silicon wafers by asymmetric heating" or something. This is a textbook case for what patents should be on, since it's a specific idea that isn't so broad as to cover the entire problem space.
jaderanderson Wise, Aged Ars Veteran
Fritzr wrote:
Been there, done that. Several times actually. Guess it was my secret desire of "science"
Maury Markowitz Ars Praefectus
afidel wrote:
Even without this the $/Watt at retail has been falling like a rock.
NPD's numbers are hopelessly high, as well. They simply compare the retail prices, but *nobody* pays the "retail" price for panels. We're selling panels at about $1/watt and down.
cvarner Ars Scholae Palatinae
7) ???
8) Profit!
This is very cool, except of course for the narrow bands where it is very hot. Kind of press-release-y, as someone already noted, but still a neat application of simple physics to solve a complex problem.
Locoman Ars Centurion et Subscriptor
...it has created the Silicon Photovoltaic Wafer Screening System (leaving us with the less-than-compelling acronym SPWSS)...
Technically, that is an initialism, not an acronym.
Also, the notion that a heat-generating machine is efficient seems highly dubious. Are they saying that nearly 100% of the input energy is transferred to the wafer as heat?
Also, as others have noted, $60,000-100,000 is cheap for industrial mass production equipment, and this particular machine may well have very high throughput. I did not realize that sorting polycrystalline silicon wafers for structural defects was such a problem in the PV industry. This machine will probably quickly become as standard as furnaces. The asymmetrical heating probably limits its use to pre-doped wafers as the uneven heating will also cause uneven diffusion of the dopants (maybe not too great an effect at 500 degrees C). If wafer breakage if primarily due to structural defects present in pre-processed wafers, this could be a huge help.
357 posts | registered Aug 6, 2001
Veritas super omens Ars Praefectus et Subscriptor
lpeabody wrote:
Isn't that the key ingredient in a REALLY dry martini?
The whole discussion you are responding to is about the "Automated" version of the machine which does also have the automated QA equipment incorporated into the purchase price.
Reegor Smack-Fu Master, in training
I smell hype. There's already a large industry for wafer equipment, and the difference between a prototype and volume production (of the machines, not the wafers) is huge. It sounds to me like this (government funded??) organization is trying to get some PR. The article seems to be 100% based on the claims in a press release, which is not a good sign.
Tune back in 3 years and we'll see if this system has made it to the market. I hope I'm wrong.
65 posts | registered Aug 6, 2006
ringobob wrote:
This machine tests nothing. It stresses the wafer. The $40,000 automation package removes the shattered wafers. There is no further checking done by this device
A clearer statement of what this tester does is in the original press release.
http://www.nrel.gov/news/features/featu ... re_id=2076
Conventional testing that looks for cracking not noticed by the furnace operator will still catch a few pieces, but the majority of the failed wafers will shatter in this furnace.
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Smelling The Flowers: TESO
I'm still playing TESO. It's a slightly strange experience. Similarities with Vanguard continue to abound, mostly in the look and feel, rather than the gameplay or the content. As Lani mentioned in the comments to a previous post the orc island, Betnikh, shares distinct similarities with the orc starting areas on Telon, although not nearly as much as the previous desert areas did with Qalia.
It's all there in the architecture, the textures and, particularly, the color palette. The music and the ambient sounds also throw some weight behind the associations. And the rain. Always the rain.
I logged in the other evening and the first thing I read in zone chat was someone asking plaintively "Do we always have to fight at night?" Weather and light conditions do seem to play a significant role in Tamriel. I'm not sure what the day/night cycle is, exactly, but I believe it was still night-time when I logged out over two hours later.
The next day, when I logged back in, I found myself in the middle of a massive thunderstorm. I spent the best part of half an hour trying to take screenshots. If there's a more effective way to waste fifteen minutes than trying to hit a key at the exact moment a flash of light appears in a video game I don't want to know about it.
Catch the lightning!
In the end I fired up FRAPS, took a couple of minutes of video footage and pulled the frames out of that. And they still looked terrible. I guess you had to be there. It was a darn good storm! I'd give the oscar for Best Weather Effects in an MMO to FFXIV but these run it close.
Other than trying to photograph lightning I've mostly been questing. Ye gods, but there are a lot of quests here! Kaozz at ECTMMO mentions the exceptionally high quest density in Allods but I can't believe they have more than TESO. I can barely walk five paces without acquiring a new goal in life.
Several people have made representations for the quality of the storyline in TESO but so far it all seems rather generic. Most of the quests seem unoriginal. There's a surfeit of events of earth-shattering importance, especially given the single-figure level range. Also the degree of trust shown in and responsibility given to complete strangers is terrifying. No wonder society is on the verge of collapse.
The writing continues to be, on the whole, rather flat. The voice acting remains, by and large, uninspired. There are exceptions.
Wait, let me guess. Under "Profession" in your passport it says "Loveable Rogue", right?
The lengthy sequence with Captain Kaleen and her crew is quite intriguing. It introduces several moderately memorable characters, some of them even voiced by actors who seem to be awake, and I am beginning to experience something of the "moral dilemma" aspect of the gameplay that I've read about.
Without giving too many spoilers, there are decision points where my character can't, as I as his player would like him to do, tack carefully around the fixed positions of various NPCs and stay on the right side of all of them. Choices have to be made and with those choices, perhaps, enemies.
This is all rather well done. By the time I had to make the choices I felt that I knew enough about the individuals making demands on me, and about the situation, to take a meaningful decision. More importantly, I had a reasonably clear grasp on how my character felt about several of the NPCs, what his emotional reactions would be and where his loyalties might lie. When it came to the moment there really was no decision to make - I knew he could only act one way and would have to deal with whatever consequences arose.
All of that may be good game design but it's a very poor fit for me as a player. I don't enjoy making difficult decisions in games. I play MMOs in part to get away from having to think about such things, to enter into an environment where any choices I make don't really matter all that much. I'm not especially keen on having my moral compass re-calibrated in the guise of entertainment.
Are you sure this is the best way to get bloodstains out of leather?
As a rule, when I play MMOs, I like to play affable characters who get along well with everyone. If I can avoid bad faction I will go out of my way to do so. Even if the game clearly intends me to pick sides, if I can find a fence to sit on, I'll climb up there and get comfortable. I foresee difficulties for my long-term engagement with an entire game designed around moral choices.
I imagine one solution would be just to go out and kill stuff. While questing is ubiquitous I'm not sure that it's essential. I get the feeling I might progress just as easily by gathering mats, crafting my own gear and killing random monsters, bandits, zombies, cultists and animals for gear drops, gold and xp. It might even be faster.
It's certainly as enjoyable. I haven't played an MMO for a while where random slaughter was so satisfying. Loot is decent and sticking to mobs around or just under my level results in a TTK of around 3-5 seconds. It also completely removes any need to learn how to fight using blocks, dodges or most of the keyboard shortcuts. Three or four swings of my fiery greatsword (well, it was fiery until the enchantment got used up. Must do something about that) and the job's done.
Speaking of the control system and the combat; it's not too bad. I prefer it to NWN's version and possibly to DCUO's as well, both of which are similar. Holding down LMB for a big hit is very simple and straightforward and the fights themselves tend towards the slow and stately, which gives me plenty of time to look at my UI, remember which key I need to press for a particular spell, look at my keyboard, locate it, press it and get back to mouse-clicking, all before very much has happened.
Come to think of it, that looks more like something you'd find in Halgarad than Martok.
So, combat works, the world is inviting, there's lots going on and all in all I'm having a good time in Tamriel. So why don't I play TESO more? I played a lot more ArcheAge, for example, when that was fresh, even if I did come to a sudden and unexpected dead halt there after just a few weeks.
For some reason I can't yet quite put my finger on I find TESO quite tiring. An hour there feels like three or four hours in other MMOs. After a short session I often feel both satisfied and satiated. It can be several days before I feel ready to go again.
I can't quite figure it out. An hour of TESO is less intense than a single five-minute Dragonball match in GW2 and I sometimes do half a dozen of those back to back. It's not difficult to understand or to play. There are no timers running down or scores mounting up. I have no plan, no agenda, my time is my own and mostly I just potter around. It should be relaxing, it is enjoyable, and yet when I log out I metaphorically wipe my forehead as if I'd just had some kind of a virtual work-out.
If I had to give an explanation I think I'd lay it on the questing and particularly on all that having to make up my mind about stuff. It does feel like playing a single-player RPG sometimes, with the sheer quantity of story-driven, directed content being thrown at me. I probably need to get off that train or at least take a few more station stops.
Overall, though, I'm pleased with how things are going, exhaustion aside. I like the pace and I like the place. My loose goal is to hit level 10 this weekend (dinged 9 last night) so as to be eligible for some three-faction PvP. I hear they have moveable siege engines. I want to see those!
Posted by Bhagpuss at 1:31 PM
Labels: MMO, Quests, TESO, Vanguard
Isey February 21, 2015 at 2:55 PM
I am actually saving TESO for the PS4. I find that playing games with a controller is more comfortable and actually more efficient. Of course, that only works in solo style MMO land (looking at you TSW, etc.) Still, glad to know there is plenty of this waiting for me at launch.
Bhagpuss February 21, 2015 at 9:21 PM
Yes, buying a PS4 is my fallback plan if EQNext a) ever actually exists and b) has unplayable PC controls. Of course I'd have to buy a TV too...
ugh... a TV... deal breaker for me. Already did my "TV" era way back when. I don't think watching "Sherlock" and "Parts Unknown" -- and nothing else -- on my computer screen, after original airings, counts. heh
-- 7rlsy
Ultrviolet February 21, 2015 at 3:13 PM
I agree there's something about it that requires more concentration to play, so it was a bit draining. You can't really "skip the quest text" and play on auto pilot. (At least I couldn't.) Also I found a lot of the quests pretty depressing, too. People's loved ones were dying all over the place as I recall.
I'd heard that it was bleak. Can hardly be worse than TSW though...
welshtroll February 22, 2015 at 10:50 AM
I found that having to read the quest text got me more immersed in the game.
I agree the story lines can be pretty dark, however I think this is very much linked to the setting and the overarching story that is being told.
I think this is reflected in the 16 rating the game launched with, which again shares a resemblance to TSW in that area.
You know I've been thinking about this post since you put it up, because it's so true - there is something fatiguing about ESO. And it's not a bad thing - it just requires a little more attention while you're playing even the PvE portion then most mmos. From the reactive combat to the at times intense quests - there just aren't the brain candy hooks that so many FTP MMOs offer. Is that a bad thing? No because I believe ESO gives a lot in the form of atmosphere and character customization. Lots of room for improvement in horizontal growth, but it is a really good MMO with almost an old school feel. This may actually put it behind the curve a little as games like FF XIV,GW2, and WoW are like the shopping malls of mmo's with something to do or see no matter what your gaming tastes are. Those titles have effectively combined several genres of games under one umbrella title. I think money wise this is the future of MMO's - one brand with several games within. ESO is currently lacking the casual touch that these other titles offer, and yet it's still a great game. Hopefully they can be successful without ruining the current amazing world atmosphere that the game offers.
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Democracy & Government
There’s No Debate
The candidates and the media have thoroughly corrupted the presidential debates. Our democracy deserves better. There's still time for a change.
By Bill Moyers and Michael Winship | September 19, 2016
There's No Debate
The stage is set prior to the second 2012 Presidential Debate at Hofstra University in New York. Hofstra will host this year's first debate. (Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images)
Let’s call the whole thing off.
Not the election, although if we only had a magic reset button we could pretend this sorry spectacle never happened and start all over.
No, we mean the presidential debates — which, if the present format and moderators remain as they are, threaten an effect on democracy more like Leopold and Loeb than Lincoln and Douglas.
We had a humiliating sneak preview Sept. 7, when NBC’s celebrity interviewer Matt Lauer hosted a one-hour “Commander-in-Chief Forum” in which Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spoke with Lauer from the same stage but in separate interviews. The event was supposed to be about defense and veterans issues, yet to everyone’s bewilderment (except the Trump camp, which must have been cheering out of camera range that Lauer was playing their song), Lauer seemed to think Clinton’s emails were worthy of more questions than, say, nuclear war, global warming or the fate of Syrian refugees.
Of course, that wasn’t a debate per se but neither are the sideshows that we call the official debates, even though the rules put in place by the nonprofit Commission on Presidential Debates are meant to insure a certain amount of fairness and decorum — unlike the trainwreck of “debates” during the primary season, which were run solely by the parties and media sponsors with no adult supervision.
But despite the efforts of the commission, the official presidential debates coming up also are dominated by the candidates and the media, and therein lurk both the problems and the reasons to scrap this fraudulent nonsense for something sane and serious.
A little history: From 1976, when President Gerald Ford faced off against Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter, the three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate were administered by the League of Women Voters, which did an admirable job under trying circumstances. But then, as historian Jill Lepore writes in an excellent New Yorker article on the history of presidential debates, the Reagan White House wanted to wrest control from the League and give it to the networks. According to Lepore:
“During Senate hearings, Dorothy Ridings, the president of the League of Women Voters, warned against that move: ‘Broadcasters are profit-making corporations operating in an extremely competitive setting, in which ratings assume utmost importance.’ They would make a travesty of the debates, she predicted, not least because they’d agree to whatever terms the campaigns demanded. Also: ‘We firmly believe that those who report the news should not make the news.'”
Ridings’ prescience proved correct and then some. In 1988, the League pulled out of the Bush-Dukakis debates, declaring in a press release, “It has become clear to us that the candidates’ organizations aim to add debates to their list of campaign-trail charades devoid of substance, spontaneity and answers to tough questions. The League has no intention of becoming an accessory to the hoodwinking of the American public.”
Walter Cronkite agreed. That same year, he wrote, “The debates are part of the unconscionable fraud that our political campaigns have become. Here is a means to present to the American people a rational exposition of the major issues that face the nation, and the alternate approaches to their solution. Yet the candidates participate only with the guarantee of a format that defies meaningful discourse. They should be charged with sabotaging the electoral process.”
But as Ridings said, it’s not just the candidates involved in this criminal hijacking of discourse. The giant media conglomerates — NBCUniversal (Comcast), Disney, CBS Corp., 21st Century Fox, Time Warner — have turned the campaign and the upcoming debates into profit centers that reap a huge return from political trivia and titillation. A game show, if you will — a farcical theater of make-believe rigged by the two parties and the networks to maintain their cartel of money and power.
“Debating,” Jill Lepore writes, “like voting, is a way for people to disagree without hitting one another or going to war: it’s the key to every institution that makes civic life possible, from courts to legislatures. Without debate, there can be no self-government.” But the media monoliths have taken the democratic purpose of a televised debate — to inform the public on the issues and the candidates’ positions on them — and reduced it to a mock duel between the journalists who serve as moderators — too often surrendering their allegedly inquiring minds — and candidates who know they can simply blow past the questions with lies that go unchallenged, evasions that fear no rebuke and demagoguery that fears no rebuttal.
Remember that it was CBS CEO Leslie Moonves who whooped about the cash to be made from the campaign, telling an investors conference in February, “The money’s rolling in and this is fun. I’ve never seen anything like this, and this going to be a very good year for us… Bring it on, Donald. Keep going. Donald’s place in this election is a good thing.” Oh, yes, good for Moonves’ annual bonus, but good for democracy? Don’t make us laugh. Elaine Quijano of CBS News will be moderating the vice presidential candidates’ debate on Oct. 4, with Moonves looking over her shoulder.
Remember, too, that both Lauer and Trump are NBCUniversal celebrities who have earned millions from and for the networks. (Vanity Fair magazine even reported that NBCUniversal boss Steve Burke had spoken hypothetically with Trump about continuing The Apprentice from the White House.) Moderating the first presidential debate on Sept. 26 is NBC anchorman Lester Holt, a nice and competent fellow, but facing the same pressure as his fellow teammate Matt Lauer to not offend their once-and-possibly-future NBC star Donald Trump.
And remember that Anderson Cooper of Time-Warner’s CNN, the all-Trump-all-the-time network, and Martha Raddatz of Disney’s ABC News will anchor the second presidential debate (to her credit, Raddatz did a good job during the 2012 vice presidential debate) — and that the final, crucial close encounter between Trump and Clinton will be moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox, the very “news organization” that joined with Donald Trump to gleefully spread the Big Lie of Birtherism that served Trump so well with free publicity (and Fox so well with ratings) and that Trump now conveniently and hypocritically repents.
We wait breathlessly to see if during that debate Wallace inquires of Trump: “Did you really believe that lying about Barack Obama’s birth was good for the country?” And: “What is your source for saying Hillary Clinton started the rumor that Obama was not born in America?” And: “How do we know you won’t change your mind again and raise further doubts about whether the president is an American?” And — to pick up on a suggestion from The Washington Post’s David Fahrenthold, who has been reporting on Trump’s charitable giving — or lack thereof: “Mr. Trump, will you now follow through on your promise to donate $5 million to charity once you were given proof that President Obama was born in the United States? What charity do you have in mind? One of your own, perhaps?”
Wallace has already admitted he is in no position to hold Trump accountable for the lies he tells in the “debate” — that “it’s not my job” to fact check either Trump or Clinton during the course of their appearance with him. That should be pleasing to Roger Ailes, who was fired as head of the Fox News empire for scandalous sexist behavior but who is now giving Trump debate tips. Wallace is on record saying how much he admired and loved Ailes, to whom he owes his stardom at Fox — “The best boss I’ve had in almost a half a century in journalism,” Wallace said.
Such conflicts of interest at the core of the debates reminds us of what Woody Allen said back in one of his earlier, funnier films — that the whole thing is a travesty of a mockery of a sham of a mockery of a travesty of two mockeries of a sham. And why are we so complacent about the hijacking of our political process — that it has descended to this level where the two parties and the media giants pick as the only surrogates of the American people the minions of an oligarchic media riddled with cronyism and conflicts of interest?
So yes, scrap the debates as they are and rebuild. Even with a few days left until the first one there’s time to call everyone together, announce that our democracy deserves better and change the rules.
John Donvan of ABC News, moderator of public broadcasting’s excellent Intelligence Squared US debates, has been making the media rounds urging that the debate format be changed to Oxford rules — to formally argue resolutions like “Resolved: The United States Should Withdraw from NATO,” in which the candidates would make brief opening and closing statements and in the time remaining question one another about the issue at hand, under strict time guidelines At Change.org, 60,000 have signed a petition urging this be done. You have to wonder what would happen if those 60,000 and more turned up outside the first debate at Hofstra University on Sept. 26, exercising their constitutional right of assembly and demanding, not just urging, this better way.
Or why not put the League of Women Voters back in charge, with just the two candidates and a ruthless timekeeper on the stage insisting that they keep to stringent time limits and behave like human beings? If they don’t, on their heads be it. The timekeeper could even pull the plug early if things got out of hand.
Which brings us to the #1 Question: How can anyone keep Trump in bounds? He makes up the rules as he goes along. He is a pathological liar and overweening narcissist who, as Josh Marshall at Talking Points Memo reminds us in a chilling take on the man, has more than once hinted at the murder of Hillary Clinton. Says the astute Marshall:
“The salient fact about Trump isn’t his cruelty or penchant for aggression and violence. It’s his inability to control urges and drives most people gain control over very early in life. There are plenty of sadists and sociopaths in the world. They’re not remarkable. The scariest have a high degree of impulse control (iciness) which allows them to inflict pain on others when no one is looking or when they will pay no price for doing so. What is true with Trump is what every critic has been saying for a year: the most obvious and contrived provocation can goad this thin-skinned charlatan into a wild outburst. He’s a 70-year-old man with children and grandchildren and he has no self-control.”
Does anyone really believe a candidate so unstable can or will engage in serious debate? And if our first line of defense against his volcanic lies — journalists supposedly committed to truth — crumbles, how will we ever clean up the contamination?
Something’s got to give. We can’t go on like this. We can no longer leave the electoral process to the two parties or the media conglomerates with whom they’re in cahoots. The stakes are too high.
TOPICS: Democracy & Government
TAGS: 2016 election, big media, commission on presidential debates, debate2016, donald trump, hillary clinton, media criticism, presidential debates
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#TBT: An Auto Cocoon in My Front Lawn
by Fred Taulbee | May 5, 2016 | Throwback Thursday | 0 comments
When you think of classic 80s high school comedies, three films come to mind—Sixteen Candles, Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink. A fourth film, however, once mentioned might make a listener put it at the top of the list. It’s funnier and much more quotable—(“Two dollars,” and “Do you have any idea what the street value of this mountain is?”). It’s Better Off Dead, directed by Savage Steve Holland and starring John Cusack as Lane.
While dealing with young love like the other movies, Better Off Dead focuses on another challenge of youthhood—car repair. Lane’s father, played by Ogden David Stiers of M*A*S*H, mentions the car twice, and his words read like Shakespeare writing from the office. His dad wants to “take a meeting” to talk about “the mystery car, which, even as we speak, darkens our domain under a moldy tarp” and “in an auto cocoon on my front lawn.”
When Monique (Diana Franklin), the French foreign exchange student from across the street, asks about it it’s the first time we learn that the car is a Camaro. Later, Lane finds Monique under his car with parts laid out around it. The tarp mostly covers it, so we still don’t get a look at it. She urges him to work on it, but he explains, “I have a great fear of tools. I once made a birdhouse in wood shop and the fair housing committee condemned it.” That, however, is nothing an 80’s montage scene can’t fix.
When Lane finally turns the engine over we are face-to-face with a black 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, right up on the grill and hood like the point of an arrow, all to the tune of “Mannish Boy,” the rocking blues song by Muddy Waters.
The car slides out of the garage into the sunlight, we see the grill and the chrome in its shining entirety, and it goes by in all its inky blackness, leaving us back at the garage before we can get a good look at the whole machine.
Then Lane and Monique pull up to a stoplight. Next to them are the brothers, Yee Sook Ree (Yuji Okumoto) and Chen Ree (Brian Imada) in a red 1965 Ford Falcon. One brother doesn’t speak English, and the other speaks only like Howard Cosell from “Wide World of Sports”. They’ve met four times at the same traffic light for a drag race, the first three of which the brothers won. But they don’t even get going before the Camaro is just gone. We never even get to see the cars race.
We catch a couple of glimpses of the Camaro again, but we finally get to see it in all its glory for the final shot of the film before the credits when Lane, Monique and the car are somehow at home plate at Dodger Stadium. Chrome vividly outlines the black car, and the camera backs away and up as the paperboy rides vigorously towards them.
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by EBSQ Self-Representing Artists November 28, 2018
(dusts off microphone)
Hello, all of you beautiful people of the interwebs! Yes, we’re still here. Long time, no post! Just because we haven’t been vocal in this space doesn’t mean we aren’t still actively working behind the scenes to keep EBSQ moving forward. We have a lot of plans in the works for 2019, including a revival of EBSQ’s exhibition calendar. Keep watching this space!
Onward & upward!
-Amie on behalf of Team EBSQ
Call for Artists:: Waxing Lyrical
by Amie Gillingham February 9, 2016
EBSQ is accepting entries for Waxing Lyrical through 29 February 2016. The full prospectus can be found here. The Member’s Choice winner will receive $100 cash! So what are you waiting for? Find a song whose lyrics inspire you and get creating!
Get Inspired in 2016
by Amie Gillingham January 18, 2016
This year, EBSQ is continuing its commitment to supporting its member artists by hosting monthly exhibits with a $100 cash prize for the winning entry voted upon by you.
Take a look at this year’s schedule. Maybe a theme or two will catch your eye. Try something new. Revisit something old. Be brave and enter an exhibit. I can guarantee you’ll be in good company. And perhaps you’ll be the one who takes home the next prize.
Swimmer by Alessandro Andreuccetti from January 2016’s Go Figure exhibit
Call for Artists exhibits
In case you didn’t get yesterday’s memo
by Amie Gillingham June 30, 2015 June 30, 2015
Are you ready to get “Ripped Off”?
This annual collaborative art event, now in its 15th year, is like no other at EBSQ
Image above: 2014 Ripped Off winner Fractured Fractal Caladium by EBSQ Artist Elizabeth Fiedel
A bit of history:
Ripped Off was started back in 2001 as a direct response to a slew of copiests ripping off EBSQ member art on selling it on eBay, the same venue where they discovered it. We decided to create an event where permission was given to riff on another member’s art to create something new that still related strongly to the original inspiration. We’re hoping this annual event has brought some awareness to how critical PERMISSION is, and a reminder that it’s not cool to simply “borrow” another artist’s vision and repackage it as your own for profit.
How Ripped Off works:
It’s actually pretty simple. EBSQ Artists are encouraged to look for one (or multiple) partners, and gain permission to create something based on a previously existing work done by their partner. The new piece should not be an exact copy, but rather an expansion of the original. In addition to generating new work, we’re hoping new friendships are formed as well.
What happens to the new work?
It’s up to the partners. Some people swap originals or provide a reproduction for their partner. Some people sell their new pieces. It’s completely between the two of you.
How do I find a partner?
You can either contact an EBSQ artist you already know, or put out a call for partners either on the EBSQ in-house forums or in our Facebook group.*
What do I need to include with my show entry?
In your accompanying artist statement, make sure you cite the name of the artist whose work you’ve ripped, the title that served as your inspiration, a write a bit about why you were attracted to the inspiration piece. Optionally, you may include a jpg of the original source work as one of your detail images to give others context for experiencing your work.
What about awards?
It pays to get involved! The Member’s Choice winner receives $100 cash and the artist whose work was ripped off receives $50 cash, simply for serving as inspiration!
What’s my deadline?
All Ripped Off entries must be in by 11:59 EDT on 31 July 2015. Voting starts the next day. Winners will be announced on 8 August 2015.
Speaking of exhibits–entries are still being accepted for Portrait of the Artist through 11:59 PM EDT on 30 June 2015. We’re looking for portraits of artists in the following genres: visual, literary, and musical. I personally know at least a dozen of you have perfect pieces just sitting in your portfolios–go on and enter! It doesn’t have to be brand spanking new to be eligible,simply never used in a previous exhibit.
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Supporting living artists since 2000
* Not yet a member of our private EBSQ Facebook group? It’s already proving to be the easiest way to connect with your fellow artists and EBSQ staff. Simply apply through the page itself or reply to this message, indicating your interest in the FB group if you’re a paid member, and we’ll make sure you get an invite!
Portrait of the Artist: EBSQ June Exhibit
by Amanda Makepeace June 15, 2015
We often recognize the art, but do we recognize the artist? This month’s challenge is to celebrate the artist via portraiture. Artists may be visual, literary, or musical. Please make sure to let us know the subject of your art and a bit about the artist in question. Oh–and since we’re all artists here, self-portraits are welcome as well!
Deadline to enter is June 6th!
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EBSQ May Exhibit Winners
by Amanda Makepeace June 11, 2015 June 9, 2015
Hydrangea Bouquet by C.E.S
Forget-Me-Nots by Patricia Lee Christensen
Congratulations to our Naturally Blue Flowers exhibit winners!
Member’s Choice:
Hydrangea Bouquet by C.E.S.
Member’s Mention:
Cloud Awards:
To be announced soon.
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Resisting Convention
by Amanda Makepeace June 8, 2015 June 8, 2015
cause you might not be dreaming big enough.
This short talk from Dar Williams is full of truth and creativity goodness. Williams is a singer-songwriter, but her experiences and advice apply to anyone working a creative field.
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Slack Alternatives: Top 7 Free Tools for Team Communication
Written By: Deena Anreise
What is Slack?
Some refer to Slack as a group communication tool. Others call it a messaging app for teams.
Regardless of how it's described, Slack has become nearly every industry's go-to solution for managing team communication and file sharing in one place.
As a company, Slack has been around since 2012. But they didn't start getting global attention until they released their beta in August 2013 (just seven months later). They didn't call it a beta release, for fear of positioning their software as an unreliable newbie.
Just 3.5 years later in April 2016, it was reported that Slack's daily active users reached 2.7 million. And guess how often those users are on Slack? An average of 10 hours a day on the platform. Can you imagine?!
Developers love Slack because it has a well-documented API that makes it super easy to integrate with other programs and services like Asana, Dropbox, and MailChimp (to name a few).
our need to collaborate
Just for a moment, think about the root of our need to collaborate. Allow yourself to step back a bit and forget all of the daily business requirements for video conferencing, document sharing, cross-organizational education, and online meetings.
Now, ask yourself a simple question: Why do we collaborate?
Studies show that we collaborate for the sake of mindshare, emotional connection, and the productivity of "two heads are better than one."
"By putting our heads together with others, we’re attacking a challenge with greater intellectual firepower. The more perspectives we bring to the table, the more likely we are to eliminate blind spots, unearth creative solutions, and minimize mistakes."
Ron Friedman, writer for 99u.com
Before email there were phone calls, in-office memos, and actual letters going back-and-forth in the physical mail. While those days seem archaic now, the foundation of our need to connect is still the same: to become more effective problem solvers.
Clay Shirky: What Motivates Us To Collaborate?
Jason Fried: Is Too Much Collaboration a Bad Thing?
By collaborating, we leverage our combined skills, talents, experiences, infrastructure, and resources to make our projects, teams, businesses, and selves more successful than ever before. Our reach increases beause we create community, and our customers feel the energy inherent in a collective effort.
“Somewhere between 20 to 30% of our users — and this is just an estimate — come from some other centralized group-messaging system like HipChat, Campfire, or IRC. When we asked the other 70 to 80% what they were using for internal communication, they said, ‘Nothing.’ But obviously they were using something. They just weren’t thinking of this as a category of software...it’s a lot of ad hoc emails and mailing lists. Some people on the team might use Hangouts, some use SMS. We see groups that use Skype chat, or even private Facebook groups, and Google+ pages.”
Stewart Butterfield, Founder of Slack
Top 7 alternatives to slack
Even if you absolutely love Slack, there's no reason to restrict yourself or your organization to a single group messaging solution.
1. HipChat — One concern about Slack is that it is cloud-based. This raises concerns about privacy and data security for some companies. With HipChat, there's no need to worry about these issues, because this tool is can be hosted on the premises as well as being leveraged from the cloud.
What makes HipChat a serious Slack contender is its robust screen sharing and native video chat capabilities. Because while Slack does offer video chat, it's a fairly new feature with some serious limitations.
Slack and HipChat Webinar
HipChat is developed by Atlassian, an Australian company that offers a range of other highly sought after products. At Prialto, we use Atlassian's Confluence, which allows us to document all of our processes and information in a wiki that is shared with everyone in our company.
HipChat claims to be more reliable and have better uptimes than Slack. HipChat also offers the previously mentioned native video chat, the ability to track server health with a slash command, customer sentiment monitoring services, and powerful JIRA integrations (like ticket tracking in the chatroom).
Price: HipChat does have a free version. For premium features, you'll pay $2 per user, per month.
2. Ryver — Ryver is a free service with unlimited message and file storage. Just like Slack and HipChat above, Ryver is a proprietary product. This means these tools are closed source. Yet, what's amazing about Ryver is that it's completely free even though it's proprietary and cloud-based.
Ryver Tutorial: Basic Overview of Ryver, the All-in-One Team Communications Solution
While the free version of Slack only allows you to integrate 10 apps or services, Ryver does not have such a limit. Ryver doesn't put a cap on the amount of messages you can search, but Slack does. Slack limits your search to the 10,000 most recent messages. This might sound immensely helpful, but if you're a larger company you'll soon find that message number to be strikingly low.
Look for a paid enterprise version of Ryver in the near future, since the company would obviously like to generate revenue with its competitive tool. But for the time being, Ryver offers unlimited chats, data, guest access, post, search, teams, and users for a grand total of zero dollars and zero cents.
Price: 100% free
3. IRCCloud — Named after the traditional Internet Relay Chat (IRC) model, IRCCloud is an IRC-based collaboration tool on steroids. It gives companies three choices for use:
Companies can use their own private IRC server in the cloud
Companies can use an on-premise IRC server if they are concerned about cloud-based security or privacy
Companies can connect to public IRC servers
IRCCloud has nary a video to choose from on their website or via YouTube except a few random user-made quickies under 20 seconds, which aren't helpful. So apologies for the video quality and content below. It's all I could find.
Setting up iRCCloud on iOS 8.1
The service is reportedly designed for easy setup and onboarding, but a common complaint about this tool is that it needs to be more user-friendly. That said, IRCCloud makes uploading images super simple, since it lives right on your browser. Embedding content is simple, too.
The paid version of IRCCloud will keep your connection open while you're away, so you don't miss any messages. Unfortunately, the free service only allows for a permanent connection to these messages during the first seven days of use. After that, you need to pony up some dough if you want more than two hours of connection during the time that users are inactive.
One major downside to IRCCloud is that there aren't as many integrations available as there are with Slack. It also bears mentioning that there are thousands of public channels available via IRCCloud, but the actual backend code for the platform is not open source.
Price: IRCCloud does have a free version. For premium features, you'll pay $5 per user, per month.
4. Rocket.Chat — Engineers, start your engines! Rocket.Chat is a completely customizable, open source Slack alternative.
RocketChat - Slack like Open Source Self-hosted Chat Review
Rocket.Chat has an easy "plug-and-play" edge to it, and offers features that free and paid versions of Slack just don’t have, including:
Audio and video conference
Built-in live chat for websites
Self-registration
Theming, branding, and white label installation packages
To make this tool even more of a delightful experience right out of the gate, Rocket Chat can be used on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and...Linux!
5. Bitrix24 — Bitrix24 has both free and fee-based versions that can be operated in the cloud as well as on-premises. It has a fully functional CRM as well as task management features and a document directory. Additionally, engineers have access to the source code.
Bitrix24 Task And Project Management Overview
Some complain about Bitrix24, because the tool doesn't allow its users to export their chat history. But there's way pros than cons with this project management software. First, its free version allows for unlimited users, and puts no limit on search history. Second, both video conferencing and screen sharing are offered in the free version.
Price: There's a free version. Upgrades start at $39 per month.
6. Glip — Glip gives users access to shared calendars, real-time messaging, video conferencing, shared calendars, and other cloud-based features similar to Slack.
Want a tool with a huge fan base and a loyal following? Then this is your software. There are tons of incredible Glip videos online that are made by end users and Glip employees alike.
GLIP: How to Use It!
Glip is great for integrations. Here’s a short list of tools you can leverage through Glip:
Price: There's a free version. You can upgrade to Basic for $5 per user, per month. Or take it to the Pro level for $10 per user, per month.
7. Jostle — Jostle draws a lot of interest from companies that have multiple locations. Most reviewers would place this tool in the "cloud-based software for human resources" category, since it's designed to maximize employee participation for companies with more than 25 worldwide workers.
Jostle Product Tour
Jostle is best used across organizations to communicate a broader message. For instance, Jostle UI puts an aesthetic focus on delivering company news throughout the organization. Every employee is kept abreast of the wins and losses of the company. New hires, promotions, department news, changes to healthcare coverage, and more are featured through the use of this tool, which also lets you find people within your organization even when you don't know their name.
Price: This service has a sliding fee structure depending on the number of users. Pricing starts at $8 per employee, per month for a 25-person company.
NOTEWORTHY MENTION
This past Monday, an article was published entitled "4 reasons Microsoft Teams will kill Slack… and 4 reasons it won’t." While Microsoft's group communication tool didn't make our list, I added this resource to help you become more aware of the tool and how it stacks up to Slack and others.
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM ALL THESE APPS?
According to The Pew Research Center, most people use only a small number of their downloaded apps on a consistent basis every week. AppsFlyer reports that barely 3 percent of all apps are actively used 30 days after being downloaded.
Group messaging apps buck this trend. They see high adoption rates and sustained usage over time.
Did you know that many of our clients chat with their Prialto virtual assistants on Slack, HipChat, Ryver, and other group messaging platforms?
Our virtual assistants are our employees, yet the nature of their work dictates that they become a trusted, dependable part of a client's business operations.
How to Strengthen Your Network with a Contact Management Sys
How to Improve Employee Productivity According to Research
6 Actionable Strategies to Maximize Your Work Efficiency
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Gavia Baker-Whitelaw and Daily Dot Deceive Readers About Diversity & Comics’ Jawbreakers – Lost Souls
Gavia Baker-Whitelaw at the Daily Dot blasted out a headline reading, “Indie comic ‘Jawbreakers’ canceled due to Comicsgate link.” Right off the bat, this is a blatant deception by The Daily Dot editorial team. Diversity & Comics, Jon Malin, and Brett R. Smith’s Jawbreakers – Lost Souls graphic novel was not cancelled. It was merely dropped by publisher Antarctic Press mere days after they announced they were going to publish the book.
While the headline glaringly deceives readers, Baker-Whitelaw’s write-up doubles down on the headline in the first sentence, “Crowdfunded indie comic Jawbreakers just lost its publishing deal, canceled due to its creator’s history of online harassment.” Once again the term “canceled” is used. To state it again. Jawbreakers – Lost Souls is not canceled. Shockingly, Baker-Whitelaw even links to the IndieGoGo where the book is still raising funds and currently sits over $270 thousand.
To make it worse, Baker-Whitelaw knows exactly what she is doing because later on in the article she writes, “Jawbreakers is, in fact, pretty successful already. The comic raised over $250,000 on Indiegogo; the kind of money one usually sees for popular webcomics like Penny Arcade or Check, Please! that have pre-existing fans.” This little bit is under the header, “The rise and fall of Jawbreakers.” It hasn’t fallen and continues to bring in more money on IndieGoGo.
Does this make any sense to you? It doesn’t to me. How can you say a book is canceled and then turn around and say, “Jawbreakers is, in fact, pretty successful already.”
But wait here’s the real kicker. Baker-Whitelaw writes, “Jawbreakers isn’t really “canceled.” The book will still go out to its 6,800-odd Indiegogo backers, and its creators already announced they’re launching a new publisher called Splatto Comics.”
That’s right. After repeatedly saying the book was canceled earlier in the article, Baker-Whitelaw calls herself out on her own deception by saying the book “isn’t really ‘canceled.'” I don’t think it gets more dishonest than this.
But she wasn’t done, she actually then says, “Getting dropped by Antarctic Press may wind up being a net gain for Jawbreakers.”
The amount of deception in this article is astounding. She claims the book is canceled and then ends up actually saying getting dropped by Antarctic Press will end up being a “net gain.”
Gavia Baker-Whitelaw doesn’t just deceive her audience by claiming the book is canceled; she also assumes who the book is targeted at. She writes, “It’s aimed at people who think “traditional” male heroes are a dying breed, and that superhero comics are losing sales due to women and diversity.” Her source for this assumption? Her own article she wrote last year which quotes Marvel’s VP of Sales David Gabriel who said:
“What we heard was that people didn’t want any more diversity. They didn’t want female characters out there. That’s what we heard, whether we believe that or not. I don’t know that that’s really true, but that’s what we saw in sales.
We saw the sales of any character that was diverse, any character that was new, our female characters, anything that was not a core Marvel character, people were turning their nose up against. That was difficult for us because we had a lot of fresh, new, exciting ideas that we were trying to get out and nothing new really worked.”
If people didn’t want diverse female characters, they probably wouldn’t be funding Diversity & Comics’ Jawbreakers – Lost Souls. A cursory glance at the IndieGoGo page shows the Jawbreakers team features diverse characters.
Here’s some of the artwork by Jon Malin and Brett R. Smith:
Looks like a pretty diverse team to me!
Brett R. SmithDiversity & ComicsGavia Baker-WhitelawJawbreakers - Lost SoulsJon Malin
Indie Comic of the Day: Douglas Ernst’s Soulfinder: Demon’s Match
Indie Comic of the Day: Dennis Chacon’s Relic: Shadows of Light
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Howell charged with attempted murder
A forty-year-old Taylorville man suspected of shooting two people in a Tuesday evening incident at 1259 N. 1250 East Road in Taylorville has been charged with first degree attempted murder.
If convicted, Nathan L. Howell could face a sentence of six years to life in prison stemming from the two charges filed against him, which include first degree attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm. “The law says that you can charge attempted murder and prove attempted murder if you can prove any intent to kill. A lot of people think first degree is premeditation; there doesn’t have to be any premeditation,” Christian County State’s Attorney Mike Havera said of the charge.
Local Man Helps Predict Weather
Sgt. Tyler Ungerer-Stephens of Taylorville is currently serving in the United States Air Force at Hurlburt Field, Fla. He was recently featured in a short video about how the weather that he predicts impacts the Emerald Coast of Florida and the aviation on the base. “
As temperatures soar, officials urge pool safety
Extremely hot and muggy weather is forecast across Illinois to end the week into the weekend meaning many people will head to the pool. It's important to follow all posted rules and to pay attention to your children. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4 according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In 2018 between Memorial Day and Labor Day, at least 148 children younger than 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas according to the USA Swimming Foundation across the United States. In Illinois during that same time period, 6 children under the age of 15 drown.
Taylorville Muni Band concert rescheduled for tonight
The Taylorville Municipal Band will present their concert at Hershey Towers tonight, Thursday July 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Broaddus hired as Morrisonville police chief
Beginning today, Don Broaddus has officially started his second tour as the Morrisonville Chief of Police.
Area fire stations designated cooling centers
With heat indexes expected to surpass the triple-digit mark, it’s important not to overexert yourself in dangerous heat.
Volunteers build barricades for bike trail bridge
Lincoln Prairie Trails Conservancy (LPTC) volunteers spent Wednesday morning building barricades for the Flat Branch Bridge on the bike trail.
Years of wear and tear have caused significant damage to the structure and it is no longer safe to use. The bridge has been closed for some time now, however, people were finding a way around the barricades. For safety concerns, a more permanent fencing structure was constructed yesterday.
CC Sheriff investigating local double shooting
Two people are in a Springfield hospital after both suffered gunshot wounds in a Taylorville shooting Tuesday night.
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Illinois State Police, are investigating the shooting that occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. near a residence located at 1259 N. 1250 East Road in Taylorville, just south of the Illinois Route 48 and Nokomis blacktop intersection.
County orders engineering on bridge projects
Tuesday night’s regular Christian County Board meeting featured no discussion on a wind turbine debate that has raged for months. Instead, the divisive issued was referenced only momentarily in a reading of the July 10 highway, building, and zoning committee meeting minutes. There, the issue was tabled so that committee members could further percolate their thoughts on the matter. The debate is expected to resume at the August highway, building, and zoning committee meeting for which no date has yet been set.
TMH to host opioid seminar offering free Naloxone kits
Taylorville Memorial Hospital, in conjunction with the Christian County Prevention Coalition, will host a free opiod training and informational seminar Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 6 p.m. in the Janice Hopper Auditorium at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.
Lincoln Log Cabin Site premiers new Lincoln show
Lincoln the Great Communicator premiers at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site on Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center Auditorium.
Taylorville schools announce registration: Online process begins this Friday
Taylorville Community Unit Schools has announced the details for the 2019-20 school registration.
Families of returning students may begin the online registration process on Friday, July 19. The primary guardian should log in to the district’s Skyward Family Access page at "http://www.tcusd3.org" www.tcusd3.org. Parents or guardians needing a log-in ID and password may call their school to obtain this information. Parents without computers will have access to a computer lab during registration hours to complete the process. Assistance will be available for those with no computer experience. There will be no paper registration for returning students.
Morrisonville Kids Parade set for Friday
The Morrisonville Kids Parade will be held this Friday, July 19, 2019.
CC Sheriff investigating double shooting
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Illinois State Police are conducting an investigation of two individuals who were shot on Tuesday night, July 16th at approximately 10:30 p.m. The shooting occurred near the residence of 1259 N. 1250 East Rd. Taylorville. The Taylorville, Morrisonville, and Edinburg Police Departments assisted at the scene.
Both shooting victims were taken to a Springfield Hospital. Their conditions is unknown at this time.
City, school reach an agreement on resource officer
The Taylorville School Board reaffirmed their commitment to having a school resource officer in Taylorville schools last week when that board unanimously voted in support of retaining the position at a $12,000 cost increase in an updated contract with the City of Taylorville.
The Taylorville City Council, in what was essentially a formality, still had to approve the new contract, and they did so, unanimously, on Monday night.
Dixieland band featured at muni band concert Wednesday
The Taylorville Municipal Band, under the direction of James Smith, will perform its weekly band concert on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Hershey Towers.
TMH Auxiliary announces 2019 scholarship recipients
The Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is proud to announce the 2019 recipients of the TMH Auxiliary Scholarship. Recipients are part- or full-time colleagues of TMH who are furthering their education to fulfill a career goal in the health care field.
Historical society quilt show is this Saturday
The Christian County Historical Society & Museum in Taylorville will host a Quilt Show on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 325 Abe’s Way in Taylorville.
Council Honors Senator Manar
Mayor Bruce Barry and the Taylorville City Council thanked Senator Andy Manar Monday night when they presented him with a plaque in honor of his efforts to help secure $500,000 in state funding to be used for tornado relief efforts in the city and the county.
PSB assured mistakes in football field will be fixed
The Pana School Board met in regular session on Monday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Unit Office Board Room.
Once again, the football field project dominated most of the discussion at the meeting. Board members pointed out that the sod appeared to have been placed incorrectly. Instead of the sod pieces tightly fitting together, there were spots with gaps between them where athletes could very easily twist their ankles and get hurt. The Board questioned who was responsible for fixing the mistake. Jeff Stauder, Building and Grounds Director, did have some good news for the Board.
47th annual bull frog jumping contest is Friday
The 47th annual bull frog jumping contests will be held at Morrisonville Homecoming celebration on Friday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Col. Morrison’s water hole across from the park.
Robert 'Hatch' Stewart serving as grand marshal
Robert “Hatch” Stewart is a proud lifetime resident of Morrisonville. Moving with his parents Melvin and Elizabeth and little brother Jim to the town as a young boy in 1936, he worked in his father’s meat locker business as it evolved into Stewart’s IGA and graduated Morrisonville High School as Senior Class President of the Class of 1948.
Enjoy 3 Days Of Fun At The Morrisonville Picnic
The Morrsionville Homecoming will run from Thursday, July 18 to Saturday, July 20. Events are as follows:
Triad Recognizes Retiring Taylorville Chief Of Police
On Thursday, July 11, the Christian County Triad held a luncheon at Angelos to honor and thank former Taylorville Police Chief Brian Hile for his eleven years of service as the law enforcement advisor to the Triad organization.
Senior Citizen Day Tickets Available
Larry’s Service Center will once again host the annual Senior Citizen Day at the Christian County Fair. Last week, Tommy and Lindsay Barry handed out the first ticket when they presented it to Chas DeClerk.
Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosts Babysitting Clinic
Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosted another babysitting clinic on July 10 to train young sitters to be the best caregivers.
THS Class of 1962 to hold 75th birthday party
The Taylorville High School Class of 1962 will hold a class 75th birthday party on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Taylorville. All are welcome to attend.
Families Anonymous to meet Thursday, July 18th
Don’t let somebody else’s drug or alcohol use or even somebody’s else’s struggles control your life. Guided by the principles of the Families Anonymous program, family members and friends learn how to find relief from their seemingly insurmountable burdens.
What you should know about Zika
As the weather warms and people take vacations from school and work, minds may shift to travel plans. Those with passports may find they can travel just about anywhere in the world to see the sights and soak up the culture of various lands. Travelers should be aware to keep safety in mind whenever traveling, especially as it pertains to personal health.
TPD and TFD to join Red Cross in Battle of the Badges
TAYLORVILLE — Taylorville Police and Fire Departments are joining up with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 1-6 p.m. at the Taylorville Fire Department Training Room.
Tornado long-term recovery team, MFT offer update for those still in need
TAYLORVILLE — The Long-Term Recovery Team and Missions for Taylorville have worked together to help those adversely affect by the tornado disaster of Dec. 1, 2018. The Long-Term Recovery Team is part of Missions for Taylorville. This is an overview of what the organization is doing to help those still in need.
IDNR mulling ways to solve Lake Decatur issue
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is considering options to deal with thousands of invasive Asian carp that are clustering near the base of the Lake Decatur dam.
Mary Poppins coming to Carlinville next week
CARLINVILLE — Summer Repertory Theatre in Carlinville is pleased to announce the production of Mary Poppins. Performances will be held at Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, July 18,19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 PM and July 21, 28 at 2 PM. Tickets may be purchased at the door, CNB Bank & Trust, Carlinville Public Library and online at blackburnsummerrep.org. Opening night, July 18, is pay what you can at the door. It is our way of giving back to the community and saying thank you for all the years of support.
Breast cancer support group meeting features yoga
SPRINGFIELD – The August meeting of the breast cancer support group at Memorial Medical Center will focus on yoga.
ROE and TRS to hold group meeting August 28
EFFINGHAM — The Regional Office of Education #3 and Effingham CUSD #40, in conjunction with the Teachers’ Retirement System, is scheduling a group meeting ot provide information about TRS benefits and to explain the retirement process.
Thanks for keeping Pana history alive, volunteers say
PANA — “Folks have been asking when they will be called upon to volunteer and we thank you all for having patience as we sort everything out into manageable tasks for volunteers to undertake,” according to volunteers at the Pana History Museum.
Terry Wright selected as Optimist of the Month
TAYLORVILLE — The Taylorville Optimist Club held its monthly business meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2019, in the TMH Auditorium.
Family-friendly events in Springfield next weekend
HSHS Medical Group Pulmonology Specialty Clinic seeing patients in Taylorville
TAYLORVILLE — Manjeshwar Prabhu, MD, pulmonologist, now sees patients with pulmonology concerns in Taylorville. HSHS Medical Group Pulmonology Specialty Clinic - Taylorville is located at 1304 W. Burnett Dr., Taylorville, Illinois. In addition to Taylorville, Dr. Prabhu currently practices at HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care – Decatur, HSHS Medical Group Pulmonology Specialty Clinic – Effingham and HSHS Medical Group Pulmonology Specialty Clinic – Greenville.
Time to start thinking about county fair exhibits
TAYLORVILLE — The 2019 Christian County Fair Book is now available online at www.christiancountyfair.com. The fair dates are Tuesday, July 23 through Saturday, July 27, 2019.
Home of Mick Rykhus wins 'Lookin' Good in the Neighborhood' in July
TAYLORVILLE — The home of Michael (Mick) Rykhus, 809 Hawley Street in Taylorville sustained extensive damages during the December 1, 2018 tornado.
For retired Taylorville teacher Russel Burch, his career was a higher calling
TAYLORVILLE — For most of us, the question of “what do you want to do with your life?” brings unending anxiety. For former Taylorville teacher Russell Burch, though, that question had an easy answer.
Silicon Valley house offers family several options
Dear Helaine: I own a single-family home in the Silicon Valley. There's about $1 million equity in it and an annual property tax of $2,000 (thanks to Proposition 13, which limits annual tax increases).
Farmer's Market Frenzy
Water plant expected to be $800k under budget
TAYLORVILLE — Benton and Associates, the engineering firm overseeing the construction of the new Taylorville water plant, was in attendance at Thursday’s City of Taylorville Water Committee meeting to discuss the construction schedule and finances of the new water treatment plant.
County committee discusses employees contracts
TAYLORVILLE — The Audit, Finance and Purchasing Committee of the Christian County Board held a brief executive session Thursday evening to discuss contract terms between the county and AFSCME Local 31 which represents employees for the highway department and courthouse workers. No action was taken after meeting behind closed doors for about 10 minutes.
Information sought in local burglary
TAYLORVILLE — This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards a burglary that occurred in Taylorville.
Coroner identifies woman found in alleyway
TAYLORVILLE — An autopsy was held Wednesday afternoon in Bloomington for 27-year-old Isabelle J. Triezenberg of Taylorville.
ECUSD new Superintendent at the helm
EDINBURG — The Edinburg Board of Education held their regular session meeting on Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the junior high room 145.
Red Cross issues urgent call for blood and platelet donors
ILLINOIS — Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood and platelet donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to give now and prevent delays in medical care.
Heart health discussed at Hickory Estates
TAYLORVILLE — On June 25, Taylorville Memorial Hospital’s Michele Kilduff, RN spoke with the residents of Hickory Estates about her work in the Cardiac Rehab department at TMH.
Views on clergy vary by age, education, religious identity
Americans' age, education level and religious affiliation matter greatly when it comes to their opinions on a prospective clergy member's sexual orientation, gender, marital status or views on social issues such as same-sex marriage or abortion, a new poll shows.
"Staying on the Horse"
TAYLORVILLE — Martin Luther described the nature of mankind as being a drunken man who falls off his horse on one side, and then gets back on and falls off the other side. What he means here that we tend to go from one extreme to the other when dealing with this world.
Business district funds okayed for square project
After suffering an unfortunate partial collapse in 2014, the building located at 100 South Main Street —on the northeast corner of the square— has never been restored completely to its former glory.
Davis Introduces Fair And Open Skies Act
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, today joined the Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), and a group of bipartisan members to introduce the Fair and Open Skies Act to American workers and safety within our airline industry. This bill would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from issuing a foreign air carrier permit for U.S. operations to an airline that exploits a “flag of convenience” to avoid the regulations of its home country, or otherwise undermines labor standards.
Statement regarding policy on granting access to DL/ID photos
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said today that his office does not share information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or any other law enforcement agency on the issue of a person’s legal status in the United States.
Bryan returns to Taylorville School Board
The Taylorville School Board voted unanimously at a special meeting Wednesday night to appoint Rick Bryan to the vacant board seat left by Pam McConnell.
Little consensus on turbine zoning ordinance
Members of the Christian County Board’s Highway, Buildings, Grounds, Environmental, Welfare and Zoning Committee spent most of their 2-1/2 hour meeting Wednesday after discussing updates to the zoning ordinance regarding wind turbines. However, when the smoke cleared, there was little agreement or a consensus, other than to table the matter and come back with a completely re-written ordinance.
APL to participate in KittenFest July 13-14 in Springfield
The Animal Protective League (APL) is participating in KittenFest this weekend, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13th and July 14th, at PetSmart on 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, in Springfield. Over 60 kittens will be available for adoption during this mega adoption event from multiple adoption agencies! Come out and meet kittens from 8 weeks to 6 months of age and help them find their forever homes!
Dickson Mounds to host Mississippian Conference July 27
Dickson Mounds Museum will host a Mississippian Conference on Saturday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program is open to the public and there is a $5.00 registration fee, payable at the door.
TMH holds Hands-On Healthcare Session
Taylorville Memorial Hospital hosted a Hands-On Healthcare session designed to help high school and college students as well as adult community members learn more about nursing as a career.
Pana Solar Car Team Headin' For Texas
The Pana High School Solar Car Team - The Photons - gathered this morning to get ready to begin their trip to Texas to participate in the 2019 Solar Car Challenge. This is the second year students from Pana have participated and they are the only high school team from Illinois.
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Suspect captured in Taylorville Monday charged with murder
Police have identified the man, on parole from the Illinois Department of Correction, who led them on a chase through at least three counties on Monday. Deven A. Barger, 24, of Watson, was taken into custody on Lincoln Trail in Taylorville without incident. He is a the suspect in the murder of Samantha Cushing, 22, of Shelbyville, and her unborn child.
Deceased woman found in street this morning
Taylorville Police Department reported today, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at approximately 6:41 a.m. 911 dispatched Taylorville Fire Department along with Dunn’s Ambulance to the 600 Block of West First Street for a report of an unresponsive female laying just off the roadway.
Timi's Tours Present Program To CWA
Pictured from left are Ken Sommer and Timi Kaufman on the right, from Timi’s Tours with President Monita Kalka of the Community Women’s Association.
Nokomis Homecoming Schedule of Events July 12-14
Park to take over Stonington Elementary
Despite closing at the start of next school year, it turns out that Stonington Elementary will continue to be a vital part of the community. It was announced at Monday night’s Taylorville School Board meeting that the school district will be transferring the now-vacant property to the Stonington Park District.
Citizens ask for help with Edinburg flooding
The Village of Edinburg held their regular session meeting on Monday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.
A large number of concerned citizens crowded into the Village Hall on Monday evening to directly address the Board about flooding along Eaton and other streets in the village. Terri Skaggs acted as the spokesperson for the citizens. She presented the Board with a signed petition from the village residents asking for help, as well as a list of issues and their requests.
Lizzie Schafer named state FFA Creed champ
It’s been a whirlwind year for the Taylorville FFA program already as the program is fresh off a livestock judging national title.
Sanitary district orders $2.7M in projects
In August, the Taylorville Sanitary District is expected to unveil a capital improvement plan that will outline more than $10 million in projects over the next ten years.
Taylorville Muni Band performance on Wednesday
The Taylorville Municipal Band, under the direction of James Smith will present its weekly concert on Wednesday, July 10 at Hershey Towers at 7:30 P.M.
Pana Council approves property annexation
During the regular meeting of the Pana City Council Monday, a resolution and three ordinances were passed in order to facilitate plans to build a concrete mixing plant on the northeast side of Pana. The ordinances all passed on unanimous 8-0 votes.
Illinois State Museum Society hosting two day trips
The Illinois State Museum Society today announced two upcoming day trips that invite participants to explore the history and culture of Illinois by motorcoach.
Pana Solar Car To Set Out Wednesday
Class of '62 75th birthday
TAYLORVILLE — Taylorville High School Class of 1962 will hold their 75th birthday party Saturday, September 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW.
Lincoln's New Salem to host presentation on the history of corn
July 13, 2019 – Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site will host author Cynthia Clampitt presenting "How Corn Changed Itself and Then Changed Everything Else" on Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center Auditorium.
Multi-county police chase ends in Taylorville
A murder suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed as of press time, led police on a dangerous chase that spanned multiple counties Monday morning. It concluded on Lincoln Trail in front of the Taylorville water plant at approximately 9:30 a.m. when a fleet of about 30 squad cars finally boxed the male suspect in.
Information sought on Taylorville theft
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards a theft that occurred in Taylorville.
A new beginning; a visit with the new Chief of Police
Dwayne Wheeler was sworn in as the new Taylorville Police Chief Monday, July 1, 2019 and he didn't waste anytime diving right in.
I sat down with him Wednesday to talk about his new role and his vision for the department, as well as the community.
The John Deer Boy: A budding entrepreneur
Most 11-year-old kids are content to play video games in their spare time. For Taylorville’s Gage Price, spare time seems to be a foreign concept entirely.
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital holds dedication for new Share garden
Join us Thursday, July 17 at 5 p..m. near the 16th St. entrance to the HSHS St. Mary's Hospital campus for a dedication of the hospital's new Share garden. The St. Mary's Share program is part of a national support group for families who experience the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or in early infancy. As a memorial for all babies lost, St. Mary's recently added a Share garden to the campus with an Angel of Hope statue at its center as a symbol for these babies lost.
The tell-tale murmur: heart problems in puppies
Although rare, some puppies are born with heart conditions that should be detected and treated as soon as possible to ensure that they lead a healthy life. Dr. Jordan Vitt, a veterinary cardiologist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, says the three types of congenital heart defects seen most often are patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonic stenosis, and subaortic stenosis.
Pana teachers begin retirement
As the school year came to an end, the Pana School District bid farewell to six teachers with a combined experience of 136 years in the school system.
DT.org breaks ground on veterans memorial
Independence Day is a patriotic occasion in and of itself, but DowntownTaylorville.org ratcheted up the star-spangled pride on Thursday when the group honored local veterans with a ground breaking ceremony for the new Lake Taylorville Veterans’ Point Memorial.
Representing The TJHS STEM Program
Taylorville Junior High School Principal Mrs. Miller and Technology Integration SpecialistTammy Reindl submitted a proposal to present at ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) 2019 in Philadelphia, Pa. They were lucky enough to get accepted. After recieving their acceptance, they asked Dr. Fuerstenau to bring two students with them; Meredith Repscher and Trenton Lehman -8th grade STEM students.
Autism support group to host swimming party
TASC/The Autism Support Connection will not be holding its regular monthly support group meeting this month as usual. Instead TASC will be hosting a swimming party on Thursday, July 18th from 7-9 p.m. at the Central Park Pool in Hillsboro for all families affected by Autism and other related disorders. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
IDNR adds more archery deer hunting sites
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources today announced applications are being accepted for archery deer hunting on private land this October through the Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP). The application deadline for IRAP archery deer hunting opportunities is Aug. 23.
Celebrate freedom
While considering the celebration of our freedom as Americans this week, I was made aware of the following quote, “We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.” ?William Faulkner. There are times when we take our precious freedoms for granted, and there are also times when we do not fully understand what it means to be free.
Donates To Safe Passage Program
Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler spoke to the congregation at the First Presbyterian Church about the Safe Passage Program. Since then, the church's mission council has raised funds totaling $275 for this program.
THS Band A Highlight Of The Parade
Work on US 51 near Pana will begin on July 15
PANA — The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that construction on U.S. 51 in Christian County will begin Monday, July 15.
Star Spangled Fourth In Taylorville
Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
House In A Box Lends A Helping Hand
“I think this is critical,” Alderman Jim Olive said Wednesday morning at the City of Taylorville disaster relief center. He was talking about the House in a Box program that is working to restore common household goods to several Taylorville families affected by the December 1, 2018 tornado. “You take the fact that some people lost everything they own. Along comes House in a Box, and suddenly those people have got a few things that we all take for granted, like a bed. It kind of gives them a return to normal,” Olive continued.
Beach reopened at Lake Taylorville
Mayor Bruce Barry announced Tuesday afternoon that the beach at Lake Taylorville has now been reopened.
Municipal Band to perform at Lake July 4
The Taylorville Municipal Band under the direction of James Smith, will perform a holiday concert at Lake Taylorville on July 4, at 7:00 p.m. The concert will consist fo several musical numbers depicting our national heritage and dedicated to the 4th of July holiday.
County awarded federal funds through DHS and FEMA
Christian County has been chosen to receive $16,761.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
End in sight for Phase One of Mt. Auburn water project
The Village of Mt. Auburn held their regular session meeting on Tuesday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.
Nature Walk for Health Series at Dickson Mounds July 25
LEWISTOWN, Ill. — The Emiquon Partnership-Dickson Mounds Museum, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge are hosting the July 25 “Nature Walk for Health Series” at Dickson Mounds from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Participants may enjoy fun wildlife stories and facts during each walk.
Breeze-Courier Donates To Optimist Club Fire Works Display
The Breeze-Courier employees recently donated proceeds from their “jean day” money to the Optimist Club for this year’s Fire Work Display on July 4th.
Moose Club Donates To Relay For Life
The Taylorville Moose 1516 donated to the 2019 Relay for Life. The Moose supports local community organizations with their programs that benefit local citizens.
The Emiquon Partnership-Dickson Mounds Museum, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge are hosting the July 25 “Nature Walk for Health Series” at Dickson Mounds from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Participants may enjoy fun wildlife stories and facts during each walk.
City: Sidewalk project sparks heated debate
Things got a little heated Monday night at the Taylorville City Council meeting. After voting unanimously at the June 27 Street and Sewer Committee meeting to provide concrete and materials for a First National Bank of Taylorville curb and sidewalk project, a concession allowable under the city’s current sidewalk program, aldermen voted 5-2 Monday night (Larry Budd-no, Jim Olive-no, Chris Skultety-absent) to table the decision.
“I’ve gotten conflicting answers to questions,” Alderman Ernie Dorchinecz said of his motion to table. “Thursday night, at the committee, I made that motion, but there’s information that I got after that point in time that caused my dilemma.
Probable cause found in child porn case
Judge Christopher Matoush found probable cause during a nearly hour-long preliminary hearing charging Todd England, 45, of Taylorville, with 12 counts of child pornography.
Christian County State’s Attorney Michael Havera presented the court with six exhibits of the videos which were found on the defendants computer following the execution of a search warrant. Taylorville police had been alerted by Naperville police of the downloading of possible child pornography. The TPD officer testifying said the images were obtained through a “peer to peer” download, in which computer users can share files with other users. He said there is a disclosure when the software is downloaded this can be a result.
Organizers announce theme for Pana Labor Day parade
The Pana Labor Day Parade committee has released the theme for the 86th Pana Labor Day Parade - “Pana - Your Future Is Now.”
New Chief Sworn In
Fourth Circuit Court Resident Judge Brad Paisley performed the swearing in ceremony of new Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler at Monday night’s Taylorville City Council meeting.
TV station and Joe Crain reach private agreement
An Illinois broadcast meteorologist who lost his job after criticizing a weather alert system put out a joint statement with the station that fired him saying they’ve “resolved their differences.”
Donate a backpack, get free admission to ALPLM
Anyone who donates a sturdy new backpack for Springfield school children in July will get free admission to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
All backpacks will benefit the students of Springfield Public School District 186. The backpacks should be new and sturdy enough for students to carry books and school supplies.
Summer reading program in Morrisonville wraps up
Kitchell Memorial Library in Morrisonville, wrapped up another successful summer reading program, “Adventures At the Library.” Each Tuesday in June over 40 children participated in the fun programs at the library.
House in a Box to donate to City and tornado victims
The City of Taylorville and Missions for Taylorville will receive supplies from an organization called House in a Box for the tornado victims of the December 1st tornado.
Supplies will be available for pickup at the old Gagne building located at 1617 W. Spresser Street located in Taylorville on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 10 a.m.
Lake Land College accepts nominations for 2019 Distinguished Alumni Society award
The Lake Land College Alumni office is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Society award.
RECC students join national electric co-op Youth to Washington Tour
What do you get when 62 students from 26 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives join 1,800 of their peers across the United States? You get the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth to Washington Tour!
Information sought in local criminal damage
TAYLORVILLE — This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards criminal damage that occurred in Taylorville.
Veterans Honored In Assumption Fest Parade
Taylorville 4th of July parade kicks off at 10 Thursday
TAYLORVILLE — This year’s Taylorville 4th of July parade will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019. It will be hosted by the Taylorville VFW Riders/VFW Post 4495.
Classic Car Show On The Square Saturday
Taylorville looking at drainage problems across town
TAYLORVILLE — After torrent rains washed through the City of Taylorville last weekend, many residents were left, almost literally, up a creek.
New court fees take effect Monday
Extension offers advice on grieving the loss of pet
URBANA, Ill. — Our pets become part of our family. They develop distinct relationships with each family member, human and animal alike. After a pet's death, each family member will go through the grieving process in his or her own way.
Sensory friendly film event July 6
HILLSBORO, Ill. — Eisentraut Theatres and TASC/The Autism Support Connection have joined together to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities “Sensory Friendly Films.”
Last call for donations to credit union food drive
TAYLORVILLE — With its 5th annual ‘Freedom Tree’ community food drive ending on Friday, July 12, TCCU is reminding tri-county residents there is still time to make donations. “The communities have again been very generous with their donations,” says TCCU President, Will Perkins. “This is kind of a ‘last call’ reminder that this year’s program ends on Friday, July 12. Donations of canned and boxed food items are still needed, as well as cash.”
American Legion Post 73 Officers
Taylorville native eager to hoist the Cup: Lindy Noel a behind the scenes contributor to St. Louis Blues organization
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — “Ain’t it funny how life changes.” The lyrics of country star Thomas Rhett leave many people considering where they thought they may be someday and where they are now. It’s a fitting jingle for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna and Taylorville native Lindy Noel, and maybe even a line she’ll use to promote Rhett’s September concert scheduled at the Enterprise Center.
Beach at the lake is closed 'til further notice
TAYLORVILLE — Lake Taylorville Beach is closed until further notice according to Mayor Bruce Barry.
One Airlifted In Rural Kincaid Crash
Police Chase Ends Badly For Robbery Suspect
Fire Claims Rural Edinburg Garage Today
Two vehicle accident Thursday
Live Music And Parade Saturday At Assumption Fest
TJHS adds names to 4th quarter honor roll
Tornado recovery and God
TAYLORVILLE — The recovery for last year’s tornado is not complete. There are many homes that are on their contractor’s long waiting list, trouble finding someone to help, and settling insurance claims are a few of the reasons why natural disasters recovery takes so long. But there are other issues folks have which is emotional trauma. There are people who were traumatized by the tornado event or have mentally worn down because of the long recovery period.
New assistant pastor joining Grace Baptist Church
Evangelical Free Youth Group Enjoys Outing After Completing Relief Work
Morrissey murder trial set for September
The murder trial for Quinton L. Morrissey, 20, of Pana has been set to begin on Sept. 30, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in Christian County Court. Morrissey is accused of the May 30, 2017 murder of Stephen L. Presnell, 59, at a cabin on Lake Pana. The defendant has been incarcerated since, being held on $500,000 bond.
Rock Spgs. program for toddlers Sat., July 13
Young children with an adult buddy are invited to Rock Springs Nature Center for Preschool Peepers: River Otters on Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m.
States attorney speaks to Optimists this morning
The Taylorville Optimist Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2019, in the TMH Auditorium.
Jenner Ag scholarship applications closing June 30
Illinois and Indiana students aspiring to achieve an agriculture degree only have a few days left to apply for two scholarships from Jenner Ag.
For the ninth year, Jenner Ag is providing ag students located in Illinois and Indiana the opportunity to have assistance in earning their degrees, with two $1,000 scholarships available this year. Ag students in their senior year of high school up to junior year of college can apply for the chance to further their education in an agriculture program.
Parents concerned about teacher shortages
The South Fork Board of Education held their regular session meeting following a Budget hearing at 6:30 p.m. in the junior high Media Center.
IDCEO Tours CTI
Representatives of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity were in Taylorville on Wednesday morning, visiting the offices of CTI fiber. Owners Billy Williams, left and Adam Vocks, standing in doorway, right, spoke about the roots of the company and how it started in Taylorville and possible expansion in Christian County and other locations in the future. The company is gauging interest in expanding to the towns of Pana, Assumption, Kincaid, Morrisonville and Owaneco. Among the dignitaries were Kristi Dula, seated at right, program manager of IDCEO’s Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology.
Pana Council agrees to contract extensions
The Pana City Council agreed to one year contract extensions with the unions which represents city workers at the council meeting held Monday in Pana City Hall. The vote was 8-0 with all eight aldermen present. AFSCME Council 31 represents city employees and the police department is represented by Police Benevolent Labor Committee.
VFW Auxiliary Donates To Relay For Life
The Taylorville VFW Post 4495 Auxiliary donated to the 2019 Relay For Life. The VFW supports local community organizations with their programs that benefit local citizens.
Animal Protective League announces July adoptions
The Animal Protective League (APL) will hold several pet adoptions during July with cats and dogs available at various locations. All animals for adoption will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and have received all age appropriate vaccinations by the time of their adoption.
Pana Red Roses Red Hat Club travels to Arthur
Pana Red Roses Red Hat Club traveled to Yoder's Kitchen in Arthur, Ill. for their Tuesday, June 18th meeting. A buffet lunch was available for everyone's enjoyment before they held a brief meeting and had speaker Norma Krummal "The Hat Lady" give them a presentation on her collection of hats.
July breast cancer support group meeting features adult coloring
The July meeting of the breast cancer support group at Memorial Medical Center will feature a creative session of adult coloring.
PSB discusses summer project problems
A number of situations involving summer remodeling projects at the Pana Junior High School and the restoration at Brummett Field and the Carol Schramm Track were discussed during the meeting of the Pana School Board on Monday night in the Unit Office on East Main St. in Pana.
Jeff Stauder, Buildings and Grounds Director, reported GRP Mechanical of Bethalto, the general contractor on the projects, proposed replacing all 27 of the interior classroom doors in the junior high with a price tag of just over $93,000. It was not originally part of the project. Plans had called for the original doors to be replaced, but parts are no longer available for closing mechanisms. The new doors are fire rated pre-finished doors with intrusion-proof levered knobs, new closers and fire rated narrow vision light kits. The price includes the installation.
Apply now to replace trees destroyed by tornado
Homeowners who lost trees in the December tornado can now apply for replacements with planting to begin this fall. The Taylorville Tree Recovery Team, made up of volunteers from the Tree Board, Trees Forever and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, is providing trees at no cost to eligible homeowners.
TMH to offer 'Freedom from Smoking' classes July 1
Taylorville Memorial Hospital is proud to provide the American Lung Association’s “Freedom from Smoking” program. Participants will learn how to overcome tobacco addiction and start enjoying the benefits of better health and how to stay smoke-free for good.
Muni band concert tomorrow night
Sandy Hooper will be the featured vocal soloist for the Municipal Band concert on Wednesday June 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Hershey Towers.
Sheriff's office warns of recent phone scam
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office has received calls recently about a phone scam that is being attempted in our area.
Summerfest Royalty
2018 Miss Summerfest Katie True, Junior Miss Stonington first runner up Hannah Hartwig, 2019 Junior Miss Stonington Summerfest Kyndall Hoy and second runner up Charlotte Stickel.
Pictured from left are 2018 Little Miss Stonington Gwynn Shapiro, Isla Wareham 1st runner up, 2019 Little Miss Charlee White, Kendall Ramsey 2nd runner up and Analisa Jo Cisco, contestant.
Mike, Vanessa Corzine serving as grand marshals
Born and raised in Assumption, Mike and Vanessa Corzine didn’t venture far. Growing up across the street from each other, Mike, a 1976 graduate of Assumption High School, and Vanessa, a 1973 graduate of AHS, knew they wanted to raise a family in the same small town they were raised. They were married in 1983 and had two children, Abby of Assumption and Andrew (Stacey) of Moweaqua. They have since been blessed with four grandsons; Noah, Elijah, Grady and Emmett.
Assumption Fest to host Farm Extravaganza Kickoff
The 2019 Assumption Fest will hold a farm extravaganza kickoff event on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Sloan Implement in Assumption.
Assumption Fest kicks off Thursday, 3 days of fun
Performing Friday
Antics will perform on Friday night, June 28th at the Assumption Fest from 8 p.m.-12:30 p.m. in the beer tent. This year marks the 39th year of performing for the group. They began in 1980 with founding member Floyd Short.
Blood drive next week at Bloodmobile at Christian County YMCA
TAYLORVILLE — Taylorville Community will host a blood drive from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm on Tuesday, July 2, from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm at 900 McAdam Dr., inside the Bloodmobile at the Christian County YMCA.
Weekend Flooding
St. Mary School 4th quarter honor roll
TAYLORVILLE — The following students were named to the 4th quarter honor roll at St. Mary School in Taylorville:
IFBW presents scholarships and installs officers
TAYLORVILLE — As a result of very successful fundraising, the local organization of the Illinois Federation of Business Women's Clubs was in a position to present scholarships to Taylorville High School seniors Samantha Hodges. Cydnee Larson, and Meredith Thomas. The club also renewed scholarships for sophomore college students Audra Boehme, Anna Rever, and Jessica Oyler.
St. Mary's Supports Relay For Life
Information sought on theft in Taylorville
This week Crimestoppers is seeking information in regards to the theft of a firearm that occurred in Taylorville.
Words of wisdom from a retiring teacher
“Smile. Be pleasant. Be positive, be kind, and move on.”
A simple statement, but one that defined Janet Kensil’s thirty-five year teaching career as it comes to a close with her retirement. Twenty of those years have been spent as the funky and always positive teacher of English at Taylorville high school. No matter what the day, Kensil always wore a smile. She was always ready to share a joke or laugh with her students. Not only did she teach them grammar rules and how to write a research paper, Kensil also taught them by example her philosophy on always being kind. Teaching is something she says she was born to do.
Pana Junior High School 4th Qtr.
Pana High School 2nd Semester
Faith Bible Christian Academy 4th Qtr.
Central A&M Middle School 4th Qtr.
Nokomis Jr. High 4th Qtr.
Edinburg Jr./Sr. High School 4th Qtr.
Nokomis Sr. High School 2nd Semester
VisionWay Christian School
Morrisonville Jr./Sr. High School 4th Qtr.
Sacred Heart School 4th Qtr.
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Jensen's announces sale to Wright's Furniture
In August, the intersection of Spresser Street and Route 29 in Taylorville will have a bit of a different look to it. The iconic red letters of the Jensen’s sign will be noticeably absent from the intersection.
Jerry Jensen announced Friday afternoon that he is selling the popular Taylorville furniture business to Wright’s Furniture out of Dieterich, IL.
The legacy of 'The Great War' at Lincoln Presidential Library
World War I resulted in millions of deaths and ushered in a new age of warfare. It also gave the victors a chance to remake the world in ways that are still felt today, as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will explore in a special presentation June 27.
Registration now open for participants and exhibitors
The Illinois Assistive Technology Program's 2019 Statewide Conference and Expo will be held September 13-14, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 3000 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield.
VFW Auxiliary helps with cancer fight
The Taylorville VFW, Post 4495, Auxiliary is pleased to donate to the 2019 Relay For Life. The VFW supports local community organizations with their programs that benefit our local citizens.
Taylorville Memorial Hospital hosts "Stop the Bleed" event
Featuring life-like simulations at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, a free “Stop the Bleed” event taught the public how to handle life-threatening bleeding incidents.
Drug Court grads, supporters see potential ahead
Most of them, nearly at rock bottom when their mug shot was taken by law enforcement with involvement in drugs and alcohol, have a new outlook - as well as a new look - as they finish with a chapter in their recovery in Christian County Problem Solving Court. Also known as “Drug Court,” six individuals who have worked through addiction, family struggles and the possibility of going to jail for a very long period of time graduated during ceremonies at Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville on Friday afternoon.
St. Mary's Received Donation From Bayer
St. Mary School recently received a donation of ten Fire 7 tablets and accessories from Bayer U.S. “Bayer has also donated robotics kits to our school,” said principal Cathy Robertson, pictured. “
Volunteers Ready For Work
Several volunteers wait to help unload a truck full of 72 mattresses for Missions for Taylorville at the former Gagne Distributors building, which was delayed by several hours. The mattresses are from “Home in the Box” charity of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Earlier, the bed frames and dressers, seen in the foreground were delivered. In addition to the mattresses, still to be delivered are sofas and kitchen tables and chairs.
House in a Box Donates
Alderman Jim Olive and Gloria Budd unload 75 mattresses at the old Gagne Building on Thursday morning. The donation was made as a part of the House in a Box program that will be working to benefit those affected by the December 1, 2018 tornado.
Committee okays business district expansion
It was only seven months ago that the City of Taylorville implemented a business development district (BDD). Now, aldermen are seeking to expand the boundaries of that district.
Morrisonville CUSD to focus on new curriculum
The Morrisonville School Board met Thursday, June 20, 2019 in regular session. Deb Poffenberger from the Regional Office of Education (ROE) presented an elementary school improvement plan to the board.
2019 credit union $1,000 scholarship winners are announced
Six graduating seniors – two each from Taylorville, Hillsboro and Litchfield High Schools – were awarded $1000 checks toward their continuing education in Taylorville Community Credit Union’s 5th annual “Stop. Shop. VOTE!” Scholarship promotion.
This year’s winners from Taylorville High School are Emily Young and Hunter Morgan.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Harvel celebrating 125th
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harvel, will continue the celebration of its 125st Anniversary year with a special service at the church Sunday, June 30 at 11 a.m.
Public is invited to religious freedom celebration
As part of Religious Freedom Week (June 22-30), the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is hosting Denise Burke, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss the issue of religious freedom, current attacks on this fundamental right, how people can fight back, and victories in the courts.
Be blessed as you pursue Him
Psalms 103 begins with “Bless the Lord O my Soul” Then, it says “Forget none of His benefits - He forgives our iniquities, He delivers us from the pit, He satisfies our mouth with good things and renews our youth as an eagle”.
Safe Passage Festival set for Aug. 24-25 in Kincaid
The Safe Passage Festival will be held in Kincaid Park August 24-25, 2019 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.
New local enterprise zone could bring new business
It’s said that a rising tide lifts all boats. Municipalities in Christian County, and the county itself, are hopeful that a new enterprise zone within the county may be that tide.
An enterprise zone is a powerful tool that can help bring economic development to the area through state and local tax credits and exemptions. Notably, those benefits include a 7.25-percent sales tax exemption on building materials; a .5-percent investment tax credit on qualifying property, which can include machinery, equipment, and buildings; and approximately a five-percent natural gas exemption for businesses purchasing natural gas directly from a pipeline.
Church Family Feud event set for June 21 is canceled
The Church Feud that was scheduled for Friday, June 21, 2019 has been canceled.
Dr. Fuerstenau speaks to Optimists this morning
The Taylorville Optimist Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the TMH Auditorium. Following breakfast, President Steve Switzer called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the morning ‘s prayer by Pastor John Crist. Steve then had some brief discussions on recent and upcoming events for the Optimist.
Extension offers advice on summer planting of trees, shrubs and evergreens
If you think you missed the spring planting window for your favorite tree, shrub, or evergreen, do not despair. Summer planting can be done with some extra care at planting time and the weeks following. Container-grown plants have the greatest flexibility of planting times since all the roots that the plant has are contained in the pot. Balled and burlapped trees, shrubs, and evergreens that were dug for the spring planting season are also suitable for planting. The plants can begin to establish themselves in the yard before the fall planting season gets here and long before cold weather sets in for the winter.
TMH Foundation sponsors another mental health first aid training course
Taylorville Memorial Hospital Foundation sponsored another Mental Health First Aid course held on May 28 at TMH. The TMH Foundation proudly covered the fee for five local participants who attended the all-day course to learn how to identify and respond to adults showing signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
New museum exhibit celebrates work of Illinois sculptor
The Illinois State Museum welcomes visitors to the new art exhibition URGENT CARE: Stuck in that Awkward Space between Birth and Death, which will open to the public on June 22.
Committee will craft wind turbine ordinance
It will be up to the Christian County Board’s Highway, Buildings, Grounds, Environmental, Zoning and Welfare Committee, chaired by Phil Schneider, to formulate a draft of a new county zoning ordinance to regulate wind turbine construction, setbacks, maintenance and de-commissioning. The full board made that decision during the regular meeting of the Christian County Board held Tuesday night in the Courthouse in Taylorville.
About 35 people interested in the topic packed the Board’s Meeting Room on the second floor. However, the 45-minute discussion was among the 16 members of the board seated around their tables.
Highway 615 to perform at Stonington Summerfest
Highway 615 was founded in June 2018 with a vision to bring the country music fans of Central Illinois a show like they don’t often see anymore.
Lincoln Log Cabin historic site seeks volunteers
As the summer season begins, Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic site is looking for additional volunteers. With the implementation of the seven day-a-week summer schedule, more volunteers are needed to assist at the historic site's Visitor Center information desk and in the gift shop.
Hopper Foundation donates to St. Mary School
Students at St. Mary School will explore the world with some help from the Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation. The Hopper Foundation has given St. Mary’s an $8,000 donation which will be used to purchase interactive technologies for the classrooms.
Stonington Summerfest kicks off Friday night with Miss Summerfest contest
Clarinet soloist featured at Wednesday concert
Miss Cara Rivecco clarinetist, will be the featured soloist at the Taylorville Municipal Band concert Wednesday night at 7:30 at Hershey Towers.
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Zach Sobiech honored with broadcasters at Regional Emmy Awards
A dying Stillwater teenager who gained international acclaim for his musical farewell joined broadcasters from across the region as winners at the 14th annual Upper Midwest Emmy Awards Saturday night in Minneapolis.
According to Stillwater Patch, Zach Sobiech won his posthumous Emmy in the Musical Composition/Arrangement category for his song"Clouds." Sobiech's fans got the word on the Facebook page maintained for the musician. A Firm Handshake Facebook page announced: "Zach and "Clouds" just won a regional Emmy for best Musical Composition/Arrangement!" The song has collected nearly 8 million YouTube views.
The Pioneer Press reported on the broadcast winners, which are determined by the size of the market the stations serve. Almost 50 statues were handed out in both on and off camera categories. Media outlets from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and western Wisconsin were represented.
In the large market, which includes the Twin Cities, KARE-TV's Julie Nelson won for best anchor. KARE reporter Boyd Huppert won the most awards with 10 honors, including one for writing. KARE also won the award for News excellence, while KMSP won for station excellence.
There was a tie in the award for the top evening newscast in the smaller markets, with WDIO in Duluth and KELO in Sioux Falls, S.D. both earning a Emmy honors. Jennifer Livingston, a TV anchor/reporter at WKBT-TV in La Crosse, Wis., won an Emmy in the "writer -- editorialist/commentator" category for her on-air response to a viewer who criticized her weight. Her response went viral and received national attention.
The full list of winners can be seen at midwestemmys.org and photos from the Gala can be seen at the Upper Midwest Emmy Facebook page.
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Tag Archives: Cyrano
Winning by a Nose
New Vic Theatre, Tuesday 7th February, 2017
The New Vic has teamed up with Northern Broadsides for this new version of the classic romance by Edmond Rostand. Writer Deborah McAndrew cleverly keeps the play as a verse drama – it’s not just rhyming couplets and doggerel; it’s a technical achievement in itself, let alone its faithfulness to the original while having an altogether fresh feel. It’s her best work yet.
Director Conrad Nelson blends naturalism with more heightened moments – the changes in pace and tone of each act are handled to perfection. We laugh, we love, we cry – in all the right places. Nelson has also composed the score, performed by the ensemble of actor-musicians, that adds to the period feel and the emotional impact of each act. Led for the most part by Michael Hugo’s Ligniere, the music casts its spell as much as the story and the characters. Hugo is such an appealing presence as the minstrel – I also enjoy his ham actor Monfleury, heckled off the stage by the eponymous Cyrano.
Christian Edwards in the title role is outstanding – and I don’t just mean his massive conk. He is everything you could wish for in a Cyrano de Bergerac. Swaggering, witty, charming, brave and selfless. Edwards plays it with panache, literally and figuratively. He is supported by a team of excellent players: Sharon Singh is an elegant Roxane, headstrong and independent – worthy of Cyrano’s devotion. Adam Barlow is the handsome but dim Christian, the third point of the love triangle – he contrasts nicely with Cyrano’s erudition and we can’t help but see how sweet he is. Andy Cryer’s De Guiche changes our opinion – we see there’s more to him than the figure lampooned by Ligniere. Paul Barnhill’s poetic pastry-purveyor Ragueneau, Perry Moore’s prancing ponce Valvert, Jessica Dyas’s sardonic Mrs Ragueneau, Francesca Mills’s busybody Sister Martha, all help to populate the story with a wide range of characters, different facets of humanity – Rostand has respect for all walks of life and yet he makes Cyrano seem more human than all of us. Especially touching is Andrew Whitehead’s Le Bret, his heart breaking to see Cyrano’s decline.
Lis Evans’s design is stylish – the stage floor is beautiful – and the New Vic’s costume department has pulled out all the stops for the 17th century setting. Daniella Beattie’s lighting emulates the soft glow of the chandeliers with the occasional shaft of brightness – like Cyrano’s wit, enlivening the gloom.
Cyrano’s panache tickles the funny bone before plunging into your heart. I know it’s only February but already I think I might have seen the show of the year.
“You don’t have to put on the red light…” Cyrano (Christian Edwards) and Roxane (Sharon Singh) Photo: Steve Bould
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Tag Archives: Richard Bean
Boss Play
ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, Sunday 23rd September, 2018
Richard Bean’s hit comedy is served up with gusto by director Mark Payne and his energetic ensemble. Set in Brighton in 1963, this is a world of gangsters, scrap metal merchants and lawyers, where the height of sophistication is ‘a pub that does food’.
Leading the cast as the hapless Francis Henshall is Damien Dickens, who puts his own stamp on the role, making it less James Corden and more Adrian Chiles. Dickens has the unenviable task of beating himself up, which he manages with aplomb, and I warm to him as the performance progresses. He could do with some padding to make more sense of the references to the character’s bulk.
Naomi Jacobs is absolutely perfect as Rachel Crabbe in disguise as her late twin brother Roscoe, and she is matched in brilliance by Shaun Hartman as her love interest, Stanley Stubbins. This pair are Henshall’s two guvnors and it is from the contrivances of the plot that keep the bosses separate that most of the farce arises.
Graeme Braidwood convinces as patriarch Charlie ‘the Duck’; Hannah Bollard is pitch perfect as Henshall’s love interest Dolly in an arch and assured performance, while Jason Timmington’s declamatory actor Alan Dingle is also enormous value. Lara Sprosen’s Pauline is winningly dim. There is strong support from John O’Neill as Lloyd Boateng, Jordan Bird as Gareth, and Brian Wilson as Harry, but the show is almost stolen from the leads by a brutally slapstick performance from Jacob Williams as doddering octogenarian Alfie who bears the brunt of the comic violence.
The set, by Megan Kirwin and Keith Harris, is stylish and functional without being fussy so the cast has plenty of room to run around in. Vera Dean’s costumes evoke the era effectively – although Harry Dangle’s sleeves could do with turning up!
Payne paces the action to maximise comic effect. The asides are delivered with pinpoint timing and Bean’s hilarious script, brimming with brilliant lines, is given the energy and punch it needs to make it work.
A splendid production that is laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish, proving there is still plenty of mileage in long-established comic tropes (the play is based on an 18th century Italian piece) and demonstrating yet again the wealth of talent on and off the stage at the Crescent. I had a boss time.
Damien Dickens and Jacob Williams fail the audition for Help The Aged (Photo: Graeme Braidwood)
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The Bear Pit, Stratford upon Avon, Monday 15th May, 2017
Ever ambitious, the Bear Pit brings to its intimate space Richard Bean’s hit comedy, a knockabout farce based on a much earlier work by Goldoni. Subtle, it ain’t.
David Mears plays Francis Henshall, the conniving if dim protagonist driven by basic appetites (hunger and desire), striving to keep two employees happy – and apart. As ever with Mears, it’s a masterclass in comedy. Characterisation, timing and physicality are all done to perfection, although from time to time, especially in the more intense moments, it’s as though he is channelling James Corden, the originator of the role at the National Theatre. Given Corden’s phenomenal success in the part, this is no bad thing!
Others in the excellent ensemble also dazzle. Roger Ganner’s upper class Stanley is a wiz with comic exclamations and comes complete with comedy back hair. Jack Sargent’s histrionic, wannabe actor, Alan, is an absolute treat, while Flo Hatton’s Pauline makes a delightfully thick ingenue. Natalie Danks-Smith’s Rachel, in disguise as her murdered ‘identical’ twin is also a lot of fun.
For me though, the show is stolen by a towering performance from Ruth Linnett as Dolly, having to tilt her beehive do sharply every time she comes on or goes off – a running gag that never gets old. Linnett is a match for Mears in the comedy stakes, able to throw away asides to the audience with quickfire precision.
There is strong and enjoyable support from the likes of Mike McClusky as Charlie Clench, Rob Woolton as Lloyd, and Graham Tyrer in dual roles of Harry the brief and Alfie the geriatric waiter.
The laughs come thick and fast – from Bean’s hilarious script, the cast’s larger-than-life, energetic playing, and the attentive eye of director Nicky Cox who doesn’t let a detail pass her by, keeping the action focused and the pace consistent in order to maximise our laughter.
An onstage skiffle trio plays through the leisurely scene transitions – the economic almost Spartan set proves to be versatile in its suggestion of the action’s locations, allowing the actors to come to the fore. It’s a pity there isn’t more space for the running around, which would crank up Francis’s frenetic activity, but this is a taut production of Bean’s genius with plenty of sauce, relentlessly funny and expertly executed.
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One Man, Two Governments
THE HYPOCRITE
The Swan Theatre, Stratford upon Avon, Wednesday 12th April, 2017
Working in collaboration with Hull Truck Theatre, the RSC brings us this new play from writer Richard Bean – of One Man, Two Guvnors renown. It’s the eve of the Civil War and the country is already divided. In Beverley, Sir John Hotham is torn. Should he support the King or Parliament? He flipflops between sides, playing each against the other, until his equivocations overtake him and he is arrested and – well, spoiler alert: the play begins with his execution. Knowing Hotham’s fate from the off removes suspense but his path to the chopping block is a twisted and entertaining one.
As the double-dealing Hotham, Mark Addy gives a star turn, brimming with Northern bluster and human failings, like a Tory jumping ship from Leave to Remain and back again. This is One Man, Two Guvnors in period costume. Caroline Quentin is his cooler-headed wife (the latest in a long line) but nonetheless funny. Sarah Middleton is a scream as their daughter, Frances, a giddy, histrionic young girl tearing around and even rolling into the laps of the front row. In contrast, her brother Durand (Pierro Niel-Mee) is straight-laced and academic – until his own ardour is aroused, of course. Canny servant Connie (Laura Elsworthy) and decrepit old pantaloon Drudge (an unrecognisable Danielle Bird) complete the household, embodying dry wit and physical clowning respectively.
There is a double act of young suitors in the shape of James, Duke of York (Jordan Metcalfe) and Prince Rupert of the Rhein (Rowan Polonski) who, for reasons of plot, dress as lady fishmongers. Both Metcalfe and Polonski are appealing presences and very funny. Also good fun is Ben Goffe as King Charles himself, mounted on a hobby horse – Goffe also makes an impression as the ghostly figure of a young girl murdered for breaking a vase.
Bean populates his five-act comedy with stock characters, making a farce of historical events and peppering the dialogue with sharp relevance. Hypocrites who seek to further their own ends at the expense of integrity – they should meet Hotham’s fate! The religious and the spiritual also come in for a lambasting. The puritanical Pelham (Neil D’Souza) and the hedonist Saltmarsh (Matt Sutton) are held up as excessive figures – the comedy arises from the exposure of weakness and appetites common to humans and both celebrates and mocks our foibles.
Director Phillip Breen pays attention to fine detail as well as broad comic playing. At times the action is chaotic – or seemingly so, as choreographed chases and fights break out. The acts are separated by rousing songs (by Grant Olding) performed live and on stage. Phill Ward is in excellent voice with his stirring agit-prop anthems that bring to mind the songs of recent folk-rock group The Levellers.
The show is consistently funny in a theatrically traditional way but it is more than a farcical reconstruction; it speaks to us directly. We are today in a divided country. We are caught up in epoch-changing political events – we can only hope that, unlike Hotham, we don’t lose our heads about it.
Mark Addy as Hotham (Photo: Pete Le May)
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THE MENTALISTS
Wyndham’s Theatre, London, Saturday 22nd August, 2015
This 2002 play from Richard (One Man Two Guvnors) Bean is a two-hander set in a non-descript hotel room. Enter Ted and Morrie and a video camera… Ted has a message he wants to record, regarding himself as some kind of visionary after the discovery of an old book by behaviourist B F Skinner. Morrie, hairdresser and amateur pornographer, is there to operate the technology. The pair have been best friends since childhood, a chalk-and-cheese double act with banter aplenty.
As Ted, Stephen Merchant towers. His background in stand-up serves him well for the delivery of Ted’s tirades and Bean’s one-liners. It’s a relentlessly funny piece with the black humour of a Joe Orton and the menace of a Harold Pinter – the set-up (two men in a room) is very Pinteresque; there is even a moment when one reads stories from a newspaper to the other. There is the constant threat of someone outside the door: Ted’s credit cards keep bouncing – but that’s only the start of his troubles.
As Morrie, Steffan Rhodri gives more of a character study than Merchant. We sense there is more to him behind his anecdotes and his sexual boasts. Events spiral out of control and the friendship between these two damaged men becomes poignant: Ted is fixated on his message, wild-eyed and ranting. Morrie, the calmer of the two, brings a touch of normality to proceedings. Neither character is particularly likeable: Ted has a lot in common with Nigel Farage and Morrie is a manipulative womaniser, but it’s the performers we admire.
The climax is life-changing for both of them, but not in the way Ted wants.
A conventional, old-fashioned play, competently written by Bean and delivered by two performers with immaculate timing. Director Abbey Wright paces the laughs and the sense of impending disaster is well done. The Mentalists won’t change your life but it’s an amusing couple of hours, enjoyable while it lasts.
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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, Tuesday 17th March, 2015
The National Theatre’s hit production reaches Wolverhampton for the final week of its tour and the energy levels show no signs of flagging. The emphasis is on laughs and plenty of them in this non-stop cavalcade of comedy in the old-fashioned way, right down to the comic asides that keep us in on the action.
Francis Henshall (Gavin Spokes) has been kicked out of his skiffle band but finds employment as a general factotum to not one but two unsavoury characters in the form of Roscoe Crabbe (really his own twin sister, impersonating her late brother!) and the boyfriend of Roscoe’s twin sister (and also his murderer) Stanley Stubbers. Add to the mix, arranged marriage, large sums of money and a shedload of slapstick, and the stage is set for a riotous couple of hours. It’s farce. It’s commedia dell’arte. It’s seaside postcards and Carry On.
It’s brilliant.
Spokes heads an ebullient cast. The comic timing is flawless. As hapless Henshall, Spokes throws himself into the role, literally – he even beats himself up. But, despite the title, this is not a One Man show. Shaun Williamson is superb as long-suffering patriarch, Charlie ‘the Duck’ Clench, with Jasmyn Banks hilarious as his melodramatically thick daughter, Pauline. A perfectly ridiculous Edward Hancock struts and postures around as wannabe actor Alan Dangle and David Verrey is good value as his lawyer father, Harry Dangle. The two guvnors, Alicia Davies and Patrick Warner, are equally preposterous in their characterisations – this is not a show about nuance. Characters are caricatures at the service of the plot and it’s utterly refreshing to see something so old-school working so well.
Emma Barton’s Dolly brings to mind a Joe Orton creation – in fact, Richard Bean’s wonderful script mines the traditions of British humour from the past three or four centuries. I particularly enjoyed Derek Elroy’s cheery old lag Lloyd Boateng but geriatric waiter Alfie (Michael Dylan) almost steals the show. It is Gavin Spokes who drives the engine, adlibbing with audience members and clearly still enjoying himself after all this time on the road.
Scene changes are covered by skiffle band The Craze (not the Krays, as I thought when I first heard them) but the interludes become increasingly bizarre as the show goes on. We are treated to a xylophone solo and later, someone plays an array of rubber-headed horns. It all adds to the heightened atmosphere of a piece that revels in contrivance and artificiality.
You don’t need to know the play’s heritage (although it’s detailed in the programme) to be able to laugh your face off at this relentlessly funny production. An absolute delight from start to finish.
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The Flat Earth Controversy – Analyzing the Quran and the Bible
By quranandbibleblog on January 14, 2019 • ( 144 )
The Flat Earth Controversy – An Analysis of the Quran and the Bible
Originally Posted on the Quran and Bible Blog
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم
“And the earth, moreover, hath He extended (to a wide expanse);”
– The Quran, Surah An-Naziat, 79:30
The infamous Christian apologist Sam Shamoun has claimed that the Quran refers to a “flat earth”.[1] In this article, we will analyze his appeal to certain verses in the Quran, which he insists refer to the mythical “flat earth”. Through this analysis, we will see the deception and stupidity of this apologist, and why he is an embarrassment to Christianity, inshaAllah. To finish off, we look at the undeniable Biblical evidence for an actual flat earth.
Shamoun’s “Evidence”
In his angry rant, Shamoun appealed to several Arabic words to argue for a flat earth cosmology in the Quran. These words are:
فِرَاشًا (firāshan) – Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:22
“Who has made the earth your couch…”
مَدَّ (madda) – Surah Al-Ra’d, 13:3
“And it is He who spread out the earth…”
مِهَادًا (mihadan) – Surah An-Naba, 78:6
“Have We not made the earth as a wide expanse…”
دَحَاهَا (dahaha) – Surah An-Naziat, 79:30
سُطِحَتْ (sutihat) – Surah Al-Ghaashiya, 88:20
“And at the Earth, how it is spread out?”
طَحَاهَا (tahaha) – Surah Ash-Shams, 91:6
“By the Earth and its (wide) expanse…”
As we can see, each of these words refers to the action of “extending” or “spreading” the Earth. Shamoun argues that this somehow proves that the Earth is flat, at least according to the Quran. So let us look at what the lexicons say about the matter. We will be citing the authoritative Lane’s Lexicon for the meaning of these words in their proper context.[2]
But before we do that, it is also important to consider the meaning of another Arabic word and its variants:
الْأَرْضَ (arda)
This word literally means either the planet Earth or simply the ground (earth) upon which we walk, travel or use as a place of rest. Here is what Lane’s Lexicon states:
This dual meaning will be important, as we will see. Let us now analyze the six Arabic words that Shamoun used in his polemical diatribe.
فِرَاشًا
According to Lane’s Lexicon, the definition of this word is:
“[a] thing that is spread upon the ground…”
More importantly, with regards to its usage in Surah 2:22, the word refers to the Earth as a:
“a thing that is spread for one to sit or lie upon…”
This is why Yusuf Ali translated the word as “couch”, whereas others translated it as either “bed” or “resting place”. Here is a screenshot of Lane’s Lexicon:
But to pseudo-scholars like Shamoun, this somehow proves that the Earth must be flat. Well, not really Shamoun, because no one would argue that people do not use the ground to sit or lie upon. That is all the verse is saying! And remember, the Arabic word for “earth” can mean both planet Earth or simply the ground. And as it turns out, the Bible also describes the Earth/ground in this manner:
“…who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.”[3]
“This is what God the Lord says— the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it…”[4]
“I am the Lord, the Maker of all things, who stretches out the heavens, who spreads out the earth by myself…”[5]
The Hebrew word used in these verses is “רָקַע” (raqa’). We will discuss the meaning of this word later, as if we use Shamoun’s logic, it can be used to “prove” that the planet Earth must be “flat” (of course, as we will see later, the Bible does allude to a flat earth in other verses).
مَدَّ
According to Lane’s Lexicon, the definition of this word is to “spread” or “stretch out” and to make “plain, or level, the earth”:
As shown, the word can be used to mean “stretching” other things as well, such as “shade”. Indeed, the word is also used in the Quran to refer to the “stretching” of a “shadow”, as in Surah Al-Furqaan, 25:45:
“Hast thou not turned thy vision to thy Lord?- How He doth prolong the shadow!”
Shamoun picked up on this additional meaning and made the rather comical remark that “would anyone argue that a shadow is actually spherical in shape?” This just shows Shamoun’s woeful stupidity! As the Islamic scholar Ibn Kathir explained, the verse is simply referring to:
“…the period from the beginning of the dawn until the sun rises.”[6]
So, the verse is referring to an easily observable phenomenon where a shadow of any physical object appears to “stretch” as the sun rises.
As for the meaning of “stretching” of the Earth, the word only refers to making the ground level. According to Ibn Kathir, the meaning is that Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) has made the earth “…spacious in length and width.”[7] So again, we see nothing here about the shape of the planet Earth. It is simply a reminder of how God has made it “spacious” for people.
Finally, The Study Quran commentary on Surah 13:3 is quite interesting. It states:
“[a]ccording to Ibn Juzayy, [the verse] may appear to suggest that the earth is flat and not, as was widely acknowledged in his time, round. For him, however, the verse speaks of the earth as spread out because of the fact that every portion of land on earth, although flat from our perspective, comprises a greater whole, namely, the surface of the earth, which is round.”[8]
So we can see why Shamoun’s interpretation is so foolish. Indeed, the same foolish interpretations can be applied to the Bible, as we will see.
مِهَادًا
According to Lane’s Lexicon, this word means any place for sleeping (like a cradle) that is “made plain, even, or smooth”. Similarly, when applied to the ground or “earth”, it means:
“…a plain, an even, or a smooth expanse…”
Moreover, when used in Surah 78:6, it means that the earth was:
“…adapted to be travelled over.”
A similar word is used in Surah Az-Zukhruf, 43:10 and means the same thing:
“(Yea, the same that) has made for you the earth (like a carpet) spread out, and has made for you roads (and channels) therein, in order that ye may find guidance (on the way);”
Alternate translations use the word “cradle” as well.[9] According to The Study Quran, this verse was interpreted by scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Razi as meaning that the earth was made “easy to travel” (Ibn Kathir) or “tractable for agriculture” (Al-Razi) or “a home for human life”.[10] So, would anyone argue that the earth has not been made as an “expanse” to be “travelled over” or to be used for agriculture? Of course not! Shamoun is once again misinterpreting the word as if it is somehow referring to the shape of the planet. Rather, the Quran is referring to the ground and how it has been made “level” so that mankind can use it for resting and travelling. It is simply reminding mankind of the blessings they enjoy, which they can easily witness themselves.
دَحَاهَا
According to Lane’s Lexicon, this word also means to:
“…spread out, or forth; expanded; or extended…”
When referring to “earth”, it means that God made it:
“…wide, or ample…”
Again, would anyone argue that the earth is not “wide” or “ample”? There are currently almost 8 billion people on the entire planet, so clearly it is very “wide” and “ample”!
سُطِحَتْ
According to Lane’s Lexicon, the root of this word again means to “spread” or “expand”.
So once again, the word is simply referring to the earth being expanded to provide ample space for mankind. It is not referring to the shape of the entire planet. As The Study Quran commentary states, “spread out” means:
“…in such a way that human beings derive many benefits from it.”[11]
طَحَاهَا
Finally, this word, like the others, also means simply to “spread”, “expand” or “extend”.
So, based on what we have seen, the use of these words was not meant as a reference to the shape of the Earth. Whenever these words are used in the Quran, the context is in the sense of something the reader can witness himself. The Quran refers to how the earth has been “spread” and “expanded” so that mankind can use the ground to sit on, to sleep on and to travel on. None of these verses can be used to pontificate on the shape of the entire planet. But there are other verses that can. Let us discuss these now.
The (Actual) Shape of the Earth in the Quran
As discussed in a previous article,[12] there are some words used in the Quran that seem to suggest the shape of the planet Earth. Surah Az-Zumar, 39:5, uses one such word:
“He created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): He makes the Night overlap [يُكَوِّرُ – yukawwiru] the Day, and the Day overlap the Night: He has subjected the sun and the moon (to His law): Each one follows a course for a time appointed. Is not He the Exalted in Power – He Who forgives again and again?”
Let us see what this word means. According to Lane’s Lexicon, the word means to “wound”, especially in a “round form”, like winding a turban around one’s head.
A similar word is used in Surah At-Takwir, 81:1, in reference to the sun (which any observer can see is round):
إِذَا الشَّمْسُ كُوِّرَتْ
The word of interest is كُوِّرَتْ “kuwwirat”, the meaning of which Lane’s Lexicon explains is:
“[w]hen the sun shall be wound round [with darkness] like a turban…”
So we can see that this word conjures up the image of something being “wound” in a spherical or “round” form. So when the word is used in Surah 39:5, it similarly conjures up the image of the “night” being “wound” around the day (and vice versa). Thus, since it is used with regards to the sun, which is round, we can similarly conclude that when the “night” overlaps the “day”, the planet Earth (which both envelop) would have to be round as well. In fact, this verse was used by classical scholars such as Ibn Hazm to conclude that the Earth was indeed round.[13]
The Bible’s Flat Earth
As mentioned above, in contrast to the Quran, the Bible doe seem to allude to a flat earth cosmology. Before we look at some verses as proof, let us first further refute Shamoun’s absurd argument about the Arabic words we discussed above. The Quran describes how the Earth was “spread”, “stretched” or “expanded”, which Shamoun interpreted as meaning that the planet Earth had to be “flat”. We have seen why this argument fails. But let us the turn the tables on Shamoun and use his argument against his own Bible.
As stated above, the Hebrew word “raqa’” (pronounced raw-kah’) is used in three places to describe how God “spread” the earth (Psalm 136:6, Isaiah 42:5, 44:24). But according to Strong’s Definitions and other lexicons,[14] the etymology of the word suggests a “spreading” that occurs as a result of “pounding” or “hammering” an object:
This meaning is also confirmed by Gesenius’ Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon:
Notice how both sources describe the “hammering” or “beating” of the “earth” to “spread” it out. If we use Shamoun’s logic, this would imply that the “Earth” must be flat![15] But this would be a premature conclusion, since the Hebrew word for “earth” has multiple meanings, similar to the Arabic word. The Hebrew word is אֶרֶץ (‘erets), which Gesenius’ Lexicon defines as either the planet Earth or “country” and “land” :
So the multiple definitions can range from the entire planet Earth or just a “piece of land” and also the “ground”, just like in Arabic. With this context in mind, it would be premature to suggest on the basis of the three verses mentioned above that since the Earth is “spread”, then it must be “flat”. Something tells me that Shamoun would not favor that interpretation![16]
But there are other Biblical passages that do seem to clearly suggest a flat Earth (and one particular verse leaves no doubt). We will discuss two such passages, one from the Tanakh and one from the New Testament.
Isaiah 11:12 –
“He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; he will assemble the scattered people of Judah from the four quarters of the earth.”
The phrase of interest in this verse is “four quarters of the earth”. The Hebrew word for “quarters” is כָּנָף (kanaph), which is defined as an “edge” or “extremity”.[17]
In other words, when referring to the “earth”, it means the farthest “extremities”. However, according to Gesenius’ Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon, in this regard the earth is often compared to a “cloak” that is “spread out”. A cloak, of course, could not be described in any form even remotely resembling a spherical object. Hence, the suggestion is of a flat surface with four “corners” or “extremities”. Nevertheless, if we keep in mind that the Hebrew word “erets” does not always mean the entire planet Earth, then it is possible that a flat-Earth cosmology is not necessarily implied. But the next verse in our discussion, taken from the New Testament, can leave no such doubt.
Matthew 4:8-9 –
“Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.””
This verse is the smoking gun for a flat Earth in the Bible. As stated, the gospel claims that Satan took Jesus (peace be upon him) to a “very high mountain” and then showed him “all the kingdoms of the world”. The fact that they had to go to a “very high mountain” to see these kingdoms refutes the idea of a spherical Earth, as it would be impossible to see the other “side”.[18]
One possible way to argue against the “flat Earth” argument could be appeal to the meaning of the word for “world”. As we have seen, in the Hebrew language, the word “erets” can mean many things, such as a “piece of land” or the entire “Earth”. Perhaps the same applies to the Greek word used in Matthew? The word used in Matthew 4:8 is κόσμος “kosmos”,[19] from which we get the English word “cosmos”. Can this word be ambiguous enough to simply mean “land”? After all, many Christian commentaries have argued that Satan either:
Showed Jesus a “vision” of all the kingdoms of the world (instead of a literal view),[20] or,
Showed Jesus only the surrounding “kingdoms” of the holy land and other nearby lands.[21]
#1 clearly does not make sense since why would Satan bother to take Jesus to a “very high mountain” just to show him a “vision”. He could have done that from the ground in the wilderness where they previously were.
For #2 to be plausible, we would need to analyze the meaning of the Greek word “kosmos”. And that is where we hit a brick wall. According to Thayer’s Greek Lexicon, the word can mean an “ornament”, the “world” or “universe”, the “circle of the earth” or just the “earth”, or the “inhabitants of the world”.[22] Here is a screenshot:
Similarly, the 19th-century scholar James Austin Bastow defined “kosmos” as “the world” or “universe”, and specifically with regard to Matthew 4:8 as “the earth, as the abode of man”.[23] So it is clear that when Matthew used the word “kosmos”, he was referring to the entire world. This designation is furthered strengthened by the fact that the devil offered the “kingdoms” as if they were his to give. It would be far more impressive if he was referring to the entire world rather than to just a small region in the Middle East. As Jeannine K. Brown states in her commentary on the gospel of Matthew:
“[t]he final temptation consists of an implicit claim by the devil that all the kingdoms of the world belong to him and that he will give them to Jesus if Jesus will worship him…”[24]
Furthermore, if Matthew did not intend to refer to the whole world, he could have easily used a more ambiguous Greek word, similar to the Hebrew word “erets”. This is the Greek word γῆ (gē).[25] Matthew even used this word several times in his gospel, including later in chapter 4, when he was quoting Isaiah:
“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles…”[26]
According to Thayer’s Lexicon, the Greek word can mean “arable land”, the “ground”, the “earth as a whole” or “a country”:
In contrast, “kosmos” always meant the entire world or even the “universe” as well, so why didn’t Matthew use the more ambiguous word when referring to the “kingdoms of the world”, as some commentators allege was his original intention? Clearly, this argument does not have any merit. Matthew meant the kingdoms of the entire world, and he thought that it would be possible to see them all from a “very high mountain”. Of course, we have to remember that his knowledge of the world would have been limited. There is no reason to expect him to know about far-off lands like North America, South America or Australia. To Matthew, the whole “world” could have been limited to the lands of the Roman Empire and some other lands outside its realm, like Parthia. But there is no doubt that Matthew believed that it was possible to see all the kingdoms of the known world from a tall mountain. This suggests a flat-Earth cosmology.
As we have seen, Shamoun is high on bluster but short on substance. The Arabic words he claimed refer to a “flat” Earth imply no such thing and can easily be interpreted as describing the Earth from mankind’s perspective so as to remind them of God’s blessings. Furthermore, it was shown how this argument backfired on Shamoun when it was applied to the Bible. However, we saw that premature and unscholarly hijinks, such as those that Shamoun showcases, do not tell the whole story. Thus, the meaning of the Arabic and Hebrew words commonly translated as “earth” can mean much more. They can mean simply the “land” or “ground”, in which case both the Quran and the Bible’s description of the “earth” as “spread out” mean that it has been made spacious for people. Nevertheless, we did see one clear-cut example of the Bible’s flat-Earth cosmology: Matthew 4:8. This verse leaves no doubt that the author envisioned a flat Earth (albeit a very small one), whose kingdoms could be seen from a “very high mountain”. There can be no doubt, then, that the Bible (or at least the New Testament) alludes to a flat Earth, which proves that it cannot be from God. And Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) knows best!
[1] https://bloggingtheology2.com/2019/01/05/ibn-hazm-10th-century-shuts-down-flat-earthers-the-earth-is-spherical-despite-what-is-popularly-believed/comment-page-1/#comment-1270
[2] http://www.tyndalearchive.com/TABS/Lane//
[3] Psalm 136:5-7.
[4] Isaiah 42:5.
[5] Isaiah 44:24.
[6] http://www.qtafsir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2391&Itemid=80
[8] The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary, ed. Seyyed Hossein Nasr (New York: HarperOne, 2015), p. 616.
[9] See The Study Quran, op. cit., p. 1191.
[11] Ibid., p. 1508.
[12] https://quranandbibleblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/08/science-in-the-bible-and-the-quran/
[13] https://islamqa.info/en/answers/118698/consensus-that-the-earth-is-round
[14] https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=H7554&t=KJV
[15] Recall that the Arabic word “madda” describes a “plain”. Interestingly, so does the Hebrew word “raqa’”! According to Barnes’ Notes on the Bible, in the commentary on Isaiah 42:5:
“He that spread forth the earth – He stretched it out as a plain – retaining the idea which was so common among the ancients that the earth was a vast plain, reaching from one end of the heavens to the other” (https://biblehub.com/commentaries/barnes/isaiah/42.htm).
[16] Nevertheless, some scholars have argued that the use of “raqa’” in Psalm 136:6 suggests a flattened “earth” floating on the sea. As Paul H. Seely explained in a 1997 publication in the Westminster Theological Journal:
“…the synonymous phraseology in Ps 136:6 (especially in the light of Isa 40:19 which uses raqa’ in the sense of “overlay”) means that the earth is spread out over or upon the sea. As gold overlays the cherubim in I Kgs 6:32 so the earth overlays the sea in Ps 136:6” (Paul H. Seely, “The Geographical Meaning of “Earth” and “Seas” in Genesis 1:10,” Westminster Theological Journal 59 (1997): 251, https://faculty.gordon.edu/hu/bi/ted_hildebrandt/OTeSources/01-Genesis/Text/Articles-Books/Seely_EarthSeas_WTJ.pdf).
[18] Of course, it could be that Matthew’s knowledge of the world was much more limited than our own. To Matthew, the entire “world” could have been limited to just the Middle East, Europe and some parts of Asia. Either way, such limited knowledge would not be expected from an allegedly “inspired” source.
[19] https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G2889&t=KJV
[20] See for example Elicott’s Commentary for English Readers:
“[h]ere, if proof were wanted, we have evidence that all that passed in the Temptation was in the region of which the spirit, and not the senses, takes cognisance. No “specular mount” (I use Milton’s phrase) in the whole earth commands a survey of “all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them”” (https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/4.htm).
[21] See for example Barnes’ Notes on the Bible:
“[i]t is not probable that anything more is intended here than the kingdoms of Palestine, or of the land of Canaan, and those in the immediate vicinity. Judea was divided into three parts, and those parts were called kingdoms; and the sons of Herod, who presided over them, were called kings. The term “world” is often used in this limited sense to denote a part or a large part of the world, particularly the land of Canaan. See Romans 4:13, where it means the land of Judah; also Luke 2:1, and the note on the place.” (https://biblehub.com/commentaries/barnes/matthew/4.htm).
Of course, Barnes’ claim that the word for “world” was “often used in this limited sense” is clearly false, as we will see. He appealed to Romans 4:13 as proof of his claim, but Paul was appealing to the promise that Abraham’s offspring would inherit the world, and not just the land of Judea.
As for Luke 2:1, it doesn’t even use the same word. Rather, when referring to the census of the Roman Empire, Luke used the word οἰκουμένη “oikoumenē.
The phrase “circle of the earth” is found in Isaiah 40:22, but it does not mean the Earth is round, as some apologists claim. Rather, many ancient cosmologies regarded the Earth as a flat land with the heavens serving as a canopy in the form of a dome (hence the phrase “circle of the earth”).
[23] James Austin Bastow, A Biblical Dictionary, 4th ed. (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1876), p. 783.
[24] Jeannine K. Brown, “Matthew,” in The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, ed. Gary M. Burge and Andrew E. Hill (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2012), p. 963.
[26] Matthew 4:15.
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January 13, 2019 • 11:18 pm
Man, I have met some wicked dishonest inept Muhammadans in my day, but you are on a whole higher level. This is why you will never debate your claims in a moderated forum since you know you will be buried deep within Allah’s flat earth.
Thank you for citing and misappropriating the lexicons, since I am simply going to repeat what I myself quoted from these same lexical sources so everyone can actually read them IN CONTEXT. Enjoy!
[It is] he who hath stretched forth (madda) the earth, and placed therein stedfast [mountains], and rivers; and hath ordained therein of every fruit two [different] kinds. He causeth the night to cover the day. Herein are certain signs unto people who consider. S. 13:3 Sale
And We have spread out the earth (flat) (madadnaha); Placed mountains (on it) firm and immovable; And in it made all kinds of things in proper balance. S. 15:19 Syed Vickar Ahamad
And the earth, we have stretched it out (madadnaha) and thrown thereon firm mountains, and caused to grow thereon every beautiful kind. S. 50:7 Palmer
Here are a couple more places in the Quran where this particular Arabic word appears:
Hast thou not regarded thy Lord, how He has stretched out (madda) the shadow? Had He willed, He would have made it still. Then We appointed the sun, to be a guide to it; S. 25:45 Arberry
Would anyone argue that a shadow is actually spherical in shape?
“And when the earth is flattened out (muddat), And casts forth what is within it and becomes (clean) empty,” S. 84:3-4 Y. Ali
What makes this last example rather interesting is that it clearly contradicts all of the other texts, which speak of the earth already being flattened out. In light of this, how much more flatter can the earth get?
Even more interesting is the following Muslim exposition of Q. 84:3:
The present Surah depicts the conditions that will prevail on the Day of Judgement, such as reckoning and accountability, reward of good and torment of evil. The heedless man is asked to look into himself and his environs, which will lead him to believe in Allah and the Qur’an. [The powerful opening of the Surah sketches some of the scenes of universal upheaval]. First, it speaks about the sky that will split apart. Then it goes on to speak about the earth that will be stretched and will throw up whatever it contains – whether natural treasures, or buried treasures, or dead human bodies, and then it will become empty. A new earth will be prepared for Hashr (Gathering of the Day of Requital). It will have neither caves nor mountains, neither buildings nor trees. IT WILL BE FLAT and smooth. It will be stretched so that there is ample room for the former as well as the latter generations to gather on the plain…” (Maariful-Qur’an, by Maulana Mufti Muhammad Shafi’, translated by Prof. Muhammad Hasan Askari & Prof. Muhammad Shamim, revised by Justice Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, Volume 8, p. 739; capital emphasis ours)
Here the Maulana candidly acknowledges that the Arabic verb means that Allah will literally flatten out the earth on the Day of Judgment. And yet when this same verb is used in Q. 13:3, a text which says that Allah has already made the earth a flat surface, this same scholar ends up singing a different tune in order to avoid having to admit that the Quran is a flat earth book:
“The expression: ‘spread out the earth’ is not contradictory of its being round – because each part of something very big and round appears to be, when looked at separately, nothing but a surface spread out – and the Quran addresses common people in terms of their view of things. Since a common onlooker sees it as a spread-out surface, therefore, it was identified as such…” (Ibid., Volume 5, p. 187; bold emphasis ours)
Talk about someone being so grossly inconsistent and desperate!
LEXICAL DEFINITION
Here is how the Arabic lexicons define this word:
Miim-Dal-Dal = to draw a thing (namely a rope), pull a thing, stretch a thing, strain a thing, extend by drawing or pulling, stretch forth, to prolong, expand/elongate/lengthen a thing, spread or spread out, delay or defer a thing, continue a thing, to help or aid someone, to advance, to increase, to supply ink (put ink into a thing), apply ink to a thing, manure land (with dung). (Project Root List)
These next references can all be found here.
madd pl… mudud extension; distension, dilation, expansion; stretching; spreading; lengthening, elongation, prolongation, protraction… (Hans Wehr, 4th ed., pp. 1052-1053)
… madd, U, INF. madd, stretch, extend… spread out… II. INF. tamdid, stretch or extend greatly;–III. INF. midad, mumidda-t, stretch, lengthen… V. INF. tamaddud, stretch, extend, lengthen (n.)… VIII. INF. imtidad, be stretched, extended; stretch, extend, lengthen (n.), be long… madd, pl. mudud… stretch, extent… madda-t, stretching, extending (s.)… (Francis Joseph Steingass, Arabic-English Dictionary, p. 974)
… m-d-d to pull, to stretch, elongation, to be tall… madda u (v. trans.) 1 to spread out (13:3)… (15:88)… 3 to extend, to elongate (25:45)… mudda (pass. v.) to be spread out, to be stretched out (84:3)… (Brill, pp. 871-872)
… To stretch forth, extend, stretch, draw out… The act of extending etc.… Extended, extensive… Widely extended… (John Penrice, Dictionary and Glossary of Quran, p. 138)
… (1) Stretch; (2) spread; (3) extend… (M. G. Farid, Dictionary of Quran, p. 749)
January 14, 2019 • 4:19 am
MIHAD
Have We not made the earth as a bed (mihadan), S. 78:6 Hilali-Khan
“Have We not made the earth a flat carpet” Aisha Bewley
Miim-ha-Dal = To make a place or thing plain or even or smooth, to prepare or establish, to gain or earn, seek to gain, to work for oneself, to spread or be spread (namely a bed). (Project Root List)
Here is the link for all of the following references.
… II to spread out evenly… to smooth, smoothen… to pave (a road); to flatten, plane, make even or level… to arrange, settle, straighten… make (a bed, etc.)… to get straightened out… mahd pl.… muhud bed; cradle… (lahd) from cradle to grave… (Hans Wehr, p. 1089)
… It (a bed) became spread, and made plain, even, or smooth. (A.)… [He spread for himself a bed, and made it plain, even, or smooth]… (LL, p. 2797)
… mahad, INF. mahd, spread out; attend to a business and draw profit from it;–II. INF. tamhid, spread; level, plane; carry out, despatch… V. INF. tamahhud, be spread, leveled… VIII. INF. imtihad, spread out… mahd, bed; cradle; plain; level piece of land;–muhd, & muhda-t, pl. amhad, mihada-t, id.; uneven ground, which is to be levelled … (Steingass, p. 1075)
To spread out (a carpet). To smooth… (Hava, p. 729)
… m-h-d sleeping place, resting place, cradle, to prepare, to pave, to straighten things up, to make level or even… Of this root, six forms occur 12 times in the Qur’an… mahada once… mahhada once… mahidun once… tamhid once… mahd five times and… mihad seven times… mahidun [pl. of act. part.… mahid] ones who pave the way, spread out, remove difficulties, smooth things out… mahd 1 [n] cradle (19:29)… 2 [v. n./quasi-pass, part.] plain, spread out, habitable, well prepared… mihad [v. n./n.] 1 widely spreading out, widely outstretched; an expanse (78:6)… (Brill, p. 902)
… aor. a. To spread open a bed… n.a. A bed, cradle… One who spreads a couch. A couch, a place of wde extent… II. To make (things) smooth and agreeable… n.a. The act og making smooth. (Penrice, p. 141)
… He spread a bed and made it even and smooth… A child’s bed; a bed; a thing spread to lie, recline or sit upon… and it is applied to earth meaning an even or smooth expanse… He Who has made the earth for you a cradle (43:11)… Have We not made the earth a bed (78:7)?… He shall speak to the people in the cradle (3:47)… And how excellent do We prepare things; how excellently We have spread it (51:49). (Farid, p. 761)
to extend, unfold, stretch out, make level, plain, prepare… spreaders… I made smooth… preparation, making smooth
And he will speak unto mankind in his cradle…
Who hath appointed the earth as a bed… expanse, resting place, that which lies spread out (Nadwi, p. 619)
… mahd /n pl muhuud/ cradle. (Hind/Badawi, p. 837)
Mahada…
To prepare, extend, unfold, stretch out, make level, make provision.
Yamhaduna… (imp. 3rd, p. m. plu.): They prepare, make provision. Mahiduna… (act. pic. m. plu.): Those who spread couch; Spreaders. Mahhadtu… (imp. 1st p. sing. II.): I made smooth etc. Tamhidan… (v. n. II. acc.): Making smooth. Mahd… (n.): Cradle; Bed. Mihad… (n. acc.): Resting place; That which lies spread out. (L; T; R; LL)
The root with its above six forms has been used to the Holly [sic] Qur’an as many as 16 times. (Dictionary of the Holy Quran, p. 544)
TAHAHA
and by the earth and That which extended it (tahaha)! S. 91:6 Arberry
And/by the earth/Planet Earth and who spread and extended it. Muhammad Ahmed – Samira
Tay-ha-Alif/Ya = to spread out, extend, scatter/disperse, to execute/perform a matter firmly/soundly/thoroughly. (Project Root List)
DAHAHA
And the earth, after that He flattened it (dahaha) (for life). S. 79:30 Muhammad Mahmoud Ghali
Certain Muslim apologists claim that the verb dahaha means that the earth has been shaped like an ostrich egg since it is claimed that the root, from which this Arabic word is derived, refers to the egg of an ostrich. However, this is simply a gross misrepresentation of the root meaning of this verb, just as the following lexical sources will demonstrate.
Dal-Ha-Waw (Dal-Ha-Alif) = To hurl, spread forth, expand, stretch out, cast away, extend, drive along. (Project Root List)
1… He spread; spread out, or forth; expanded; or extended; … or He (God) made the earth wide, or ample… also, said of an ostrich, (S, TA,) he expanded, and made wide, (TA,) with his foot, or leg, the place where he was about to deposit his eggs: (S, TA:) and, said of a man, he spread, &c., and made plain, even, or smooth. (TA in art…)… 5… He spread out, or extended, himself; … Such a one slept, and [extended himself so that he] lay upon a wide space of ground. (TA in that art.)… The camels made hollows in the ground where they lay down, it being soft; leaving therein cavities like those of bellies: they do only when they are fat. (El-‘Itreefee, TA in art…)… 9… It (a thing, TA) was, or became, spread, spread out or forth, expanded, or extended (K.)… in a prayer of ‘Alee, means O God, the Spreader and Expander of the [seven] earths: (TA:)… [properly] signifies the things that are spread, &c… The rain that removes [or drives] the pebbles from the surface of the earth. (TA.)… The place of the laying of egg, (S, K) and of the hatching thereof, (S,), of the ostrich, (S,) in the sand; (K;) because that bird expands it, and makes it wide, with its foot, or leg; for the ostrich has no [nest such as is termed]… [likewise] signifies the place of the eggs of the ostrich. (.) [Hence,]… A female ostrich. (TA.)__[Hence also,]… A certain Mansion of the Moon, (K, TA,) [namely, the Twenty-first Mansion,]…(LL, p. 108)
… daha u (dahw) to spread out, flatten, level, unroll… udhiya ostrich nest in the ground. (Hans Wehr, 4th ed., p. 315)
… daha, U, A, INF. dahw, extend, spread (a.); push; throw down; lie with; be big and flabby;-V. INF. taddahhi, be spread… (Steingass, p. 356)
… daha u [v. trans.] to roll out, to spread out, to expand, to widen up (79:30)… (Brill, p. 300)
… aor. a. and o. To spread out, expand, transitive. (Penrice, p. 47)
… God has spread, spread out, expanded or extended the earth; made wide or ample… (79:31)… (Farid, p. 264)
stretched out… [79:30] (Nadwi, p. 162)
To hurl, spread forth, expand, stretch out, cast away, extend, drive along.
Daha… (prf. 3rd. p.m. sing.) stretched out; Hurled away; Cast (79:30). (L; T; R; LL) (Omar, p. 174)
The foregoing lexicons refute the assertion that daha refers to an ostrich egg. As the above data indicates, the term actually refers to the flat surface or ground, which an ostrich buries its eggs in. More specifically, the word is used to describe the action of the female ostrich that digs into the sand as a place to hide her egg, and then proceeds to flatten (tadhoo) the sand or earth over it.
Moreover, the egg of an ostrich is more ovoid in shape whereas the earth is a geoid. This means that even if we assume that ostrich egg is one of the meanings derived from daha the Quran would still be wrong!
SUTIHAT
Nor even how the earth has been flattened out (sutihat)? S. 88:20 T. B. Irving
Here is how the two Jalals interpreted this passage:
And the earth, how it was laid out flat?, and thus infer from this the power of God, exalted be He, and His Oneness? The commencing with the [mention of] camels is because they are closer in contact with it [the earth] than any other [animal]. As for His words sutihat, ‘laid out flat’, this on a literal reading suggests THAT THE EARTH IS FLAT, WHICH IS THE OPINION OF MOST OF THE SCHOLARS of the [revealed] Law, and not a sphere as astronomers (ahl al-hay’a) have it, even if this [latter] does not contradict any of the pillars of the Law. (Tafsir al-Jalalayn; bold, capital and underline emphasis ours)
Siin-Tay-Ha = to spread out, level, expand, stretch. (Project Root List)
sataha a (sath) to spread out, spread, unfold, unroll… to level, even, plane, flatten, make smooth… to throw to the ground, fell… II to spread out, spread, unfold, unroll… to level, even, plane, flatten, make smooth… V to be spread out be unfolded; to be leveled, be evened; to lie down on one’s back VII to spread out, be unfolded; to lie flat on one’s back, be supine… sath pl… sutuh surface (also geom.); plane (geom.); (pl. also… astiha… astuh) (flat) roof, terrace; deck (of a ship)… sutuh (eg., syr.) roof terrace… s. al-buhr sea level… inclined plane… sathi external, outer, outward, outside, exterior; flat; superficial; pl… sathiyat externals, superficialities… surface mail (in contrast with air mail)… sathiya flatness; superficiality… satih flat, spread out, stretched out, spine (Hans Wehr, 4th ed., p. 477)
… satah, INF. sath, spread; roll thin and flat; level, flatten, give a flat roof to a house; throw one on his back, lay him on his side;– -II. INF. tastih, spread, make, smooth and level;–VII. INF. insitah, pass. of II.; lie extended on the back. (Steingass, p. 492)
… satih, flat, spread out; lying on the back; fallen so as not to be able to rise again; killed;–also satiha-t, large water-bag made of three skins;–satiha’t, plane surface. (Ibid., p. 493)
… s-t-h to be flat, flattened, to spread out, upper side. Of this root only… sutihat occurs once in the Qur’an… sutiha [pass. v.] to be made flat, to be flattened, to be spread out (88:20)… (Brill, p. 435)
… He spread it out or expanded it… God spread or expanded the earth… How it is spread (88:21)… He threw him down so that he lay on his back; he threw him on his side… The flat top or roof of a house; the surface of a place; a plane. (Farid, p. 394)
… satah (a)/vt/ to flatten, spread out flat. darab-u w-satah-u he knocked him flat… (Hind/Badawi, p. 411)
Sataha…
To spread out, level, expand, stretch.
Sutihat… (pip. 3rd. p. f. sing.): It is spread out (88:20). (L; T; R; LL) (Omar, p. 258)
In light of the foregoing, could the Muslim scripture be any clearer that the earth is not a sphere but a flat object, seeing that every word that it employs to describe the shape of the earth always refers to something that is flat or straight?
This should finally put to rest the oft-repeated Muslim assertion that the Quran describes the earth as being spherical in shape.
HAHAHAHA, so how does Fatty Shammy respond? By repeating his original arguments, which were already dealt with. Shamu, these Arabic words need to be understood in context. They are simply referring to God’s favor upon mankind by making the Earth spacious and level so that humans can sit and sleep and travel. The Bible suggest the same thing with the word “raqa”. Did you even read the article, silly billy?
سطح، طحا ، مهد ، دحى
All these terms have nothing to do with whether the body of the earth is spherical or not.
All hadiths you quoted have have nothing to do with whether the body of the earth is spherical or not.
So get back to your pigsty.
It keeps getting worse for Sammy and his troop of brainless puppets.
And now let’s obliterate your shameless butchering of Q. 39:5:
Before concluding, we would like to address the following claim made by Muslims. We are told in the Quran:
He created the heavens and the earth in true (proportions): He makes the Night overlap the Day, and the Day overlap the Night: He has subjected the sun and the moon (to His law): Each one follows a course for a time appointed. Is not He the Exalted in Power – He Who forgives again and again? S. 39:5
According to some Muslims, the word “Overlap” (yukawir) can also mean “coil” or “rotate”. This word was used to refer to the coiling of a turban around one’s head. Muslims therefore see in this verse the modern scientific realization that the earth is round and rotates on an axis. Muslims assert that this is what the Quran is implying when stating that the day coils into the night and vice-versa. This is then taken as scientific proof that the Quran is revelation from God.
There are two problems with this claim. First, much like a person’s head remains stationary while the turban coils around it, this demonstrates that the author of the Quran assumed that the earth is a stationary object which the sun and the moon are orbiting! Second, you can have the day and the night coil into each other without this implying a round earth. For instance, we often find people coiling wires around a flat surface such as a board.
LOL!! So Shammy now moves the goalpost! Notice that he didn’t even refute argument! He just appealed to a new idiotic interpretation!
The verse says nothing about the earth being stationary. It is talking about the cycles of night and day, and how they alternate. As I showed in the article, the same word is used with regard to the sun. On the Day of Judgement, the sun will be darkened (like the night enveloping the earth). It is described as the darkness “winding” around the sun to completely envelop it. It has nothing to do with the sun’s movement!
How desperate are you Shammy?
Enoy as i bury deeper into Allah’s flat earth:
Sahih Al-Bukhari
Narrated Abu Dharr:
The Prophet asked me at sunset, “Do you know where the sun goes (at the time of sunset)?” I replied, “Allah and His Apostle know better.” He said, “It goes (i.e. travels) till it prostrates Itself underneath the Throne and takes the permission to rise again, and it is permitted and then (a time will come when) it will be about to prostrate itself but its prostration will not be accepted, and it will ask permission to go on its course but it will not be permitted, but it will be ordered to return whence it has come and so it will rise in the west. And that is the interpretation of the Statement of Allah: ‘And the sun Runs its fixed course for a term (decreed). That is The Decree of (Allah) The Exalted in Might, The All-Knowing.’” (36.38)
The translator has an interesting footnote here:
The procedure of the sun mentioned in this Hadith and similar other things mentioned in the Qur’an like the prostration of the trees, herbs and stars (V. 55:6) are beyond our limited knowledge of this universe. It is interpreted that these are mentioned so because of the limited understanding of the people at that time about matters of the universe.
Not only do the Quran and Hadith reflect the limited understanding of the people, but also Muhammad himself shared the people’s ignorance regarding the orbit of the constellations. Muhammad then tried to pass this erroneous understanding off as revelation from God.
I asked the Prophet about the Statement of Allah:–
‘And the sun runs on fixed course for a term (decreed),’ (36.38) He said, “Its course is underneath Allah’s Throne.”
I entered the mosque while Allah’s Apostle was sitting there. When the sun had set, the Prophet said, “O Abu Dharr! Do you know where this (sun) goes?” I said, “Allah and His Apostle know best.” He said, “It goes and asks permission to prostrate, and it is allowed, and (one day) it, as if being ordered to return whence it came, then it will rise from the west.” Then the Prophet recited, “That: ‘And the sun runs on its fixed course (for a term decreed),” (36.38) as it is recited by ‘Abdullah.
I asked the Prophet regarding the Verse:–‘And the sun runs on its fixed course for a term decreed for it.’ (36.28) He said, “Its fixed course is underneath Allah’s Throne.”
Sahih Muslim
Book 001, Number 0297:
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Dharr that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) one day said: Do you know where the sun goes? They replied: Allah and His Apostle know best. He (the Holy Prophet) observed: Verily it (the sun) glides till it reaches its resting place under the Throne. Then it falls prostrate and remains there until it is asked: Rise up and go to the place whence you came, and it goes back and continues emerging out from its rising place and then glides till it reaches its place of rest under the Throne and falls prostrate and remains in that state until it is asked: Rise up and return to the place whence you came, and it returns and emerges out from it rising place and the it glides (in such a normal way) that the people do not discern anything (unusual in it) till it reaches its resting place under the Throne. Then it would be said to it: Rise up and emerge out from the place of your setting, and it will rise from the place of its setting. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said. Do you know when it would happen? It would happen at the time when faith will not benefit one who has not previously believed or has derived no good from the faith.
It is clear from these hadiths that Muhammad literally believed that the sun is traveling on a fixed course. This course begins from the moment the sun rises till it prostrates itself before God’s throne, from which it returns back on its course. This further implies that Allah actually lives somewhere in space, otherwise we are forced to assume that the sun travels outside the physical universe and actually enters into the spiritual realm.
Yet, this would affirm that heaven is a location where Allah’s throne occupies a certain section, further implying that Allah is not an omnipresent entity. Rather, this implies that Allah is an entity that has an actual body, albeit a spiritual one, much like angels have spiritual bodies that occupy spatial dimensions.
This conclusion is supported by Ibn Kathir’s commentary on S. 36:38:
There are two views over the meaning of the phrase …
(The first view) is that it refers to its fixed course of location, which is beneath the Throne, BEYOND the earth in that direction. Wherever it goes, it is beneath the Throne, it and all of creation, because the Throne is the ROOF of creation and it is not a sphere as many astronomers claim. Rather it is A DOME SUPPORTED BY LEGS OR PILLARS, CARRIED BY THE ANGELS, and it is ABOVE the universe, ABOVE the heads of people. When the sun is at its zenith at noon, it is in its closest position to the Throne, and when it runs in its fourth orbit at the opposite point to its zenith, at midnight, it is in its furthest position from the Throne. At that point it prostrates and asks permission to rise, as mentioned in the Hadiths.
Al-Bukhari recorded that Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “I was with the Prophet in the Masjid at sunset, and he said: …
((O Abu Dharr! Do you know where the sun sets?)) I said, ‘Allah and His Messenger know best.’ He said: …
((It goes and prostrates itself beneath the Throne, and that is what Allah says: ))
It was also reported that Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “I asked the Messenger of Allah about the Ayah: …
He said: …
((Its fixed course is beneath the Throne.))”
(The second view) is that this refers to when the sun’s appointed time comes to an end, which will be on the Day of Resurrection, when its fixed course will be abolished, it will come to a halt an it will be rolled up. This world will come to an end, and that will be the end of its appointed time. This is the fixed course of its time … (Tafsir Ibn Kathir Abridged, Volume 8 Surat Al-Ahzab, Verse 51 to the end of Surat Ad-Dukhan, abridged by a group of scholars under the supervision of Shaykh Safiur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri [Darussalam Publishers & Distributors, Riyadh, Houston, New York, London, Lahore; September 2000, first edition], pp. 196-197; capital emphasis ours)
Third, since Muhammad has actually given his interpretation of S. 36:38, and since Muslims believe that everything Muhammad said was inspired, this means that any appeal to scientists for the exegesis of this passage is entirely unfounded and misplaced. Yet Muhammad’s interpretation leaves irreconcilable contradictions with well-established scientific facts.
This essentially means that Muslims are forced to either reject Muhammad’s statements in the Hadith and commentaries, or reject the findings of scientists by assuming that they are all in error.
Yet to adopt the former is to reject one of the essential pillars of Islam, namely the Sunnah of Muhammad which is to be found in these hadiths, as well as other Muslim sources. This would also mean that Muslims must adopt science as a criterion to judge the Quran for truth and error. This approach makes science higher and greater in authority than the alleged revelation of Allah. Yet to reject the findings of scientists as false is to lose any credibility and respect among the scientific and intellectual community.
Finally, Muhammad’s claim that the sun travels in a fixed course presumes that the earth is stationary, a fact supported by the following hadiths:
Allah’s Apostle said, “The Hour will not be established till the sun rises from the west, and when it rises (from the west) and the people see it, then all of them will believe (in Allah). But that will be the time when ‘No good it will do to a soul to believe then. If it believed not before …’” (6.158)
The Hour will be established (so suddenly) that two persons spreading a garment between them will not be able to finish their bargain, nor will they be able to fold it up. The Hour will be established while a man is carrying the milk of his she-camel, but cannot drink it; and the Hour will be established when someone is not able to prepare the tank to water his livestock from it; and the Hour will be established when some of you has raised his food to his mouth but cannot eat it.”
Abdullah b. ‘Amr reported: I committed to memory a hadith from Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) and I did not forget it after I had heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: The first sign would be the appearance of the sun from the west, the appearance of the beast before the people in the forenoon and which of the two happens first, the second one would follow immediately after that.
That the sun will rise from the west affirms that the sun is traversing a stationary earth. Either that or we must presume that Allah will actually reverse the earth’s rotation. In light of the previous hadiths which indicate that the sun travels to God’s throne, it is clear that the latter interpretation cannot be accepted.
Continuing further with the Ahadith, we are also told the following:
… He said: Observe the dawn prayer, then stop praying when the sun is rising till it is fully up, for when it rises it comes up between the horns of Satan, and the unbelievers prostrate themselves to it at that time. Then pray, for the prayer is witnessed and attended (by angels) till the shadow becomes about the length of a lance; then cease prayer, for at that time Hell is heated up. Then when the shadow moves forward, pray, for the prayer is witnessed and attended by angels, till you pray the afternoon prayer, then cease prayer till the sun sets, for it sets between the horns of devil, and at that time the unbelievers prostrate themselves before it …
Miqdad b. Aswad reported: I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace he upon him) as saying: On the Day of Resurrection, the sun would draw so close to the people that there would be left only a distance of one mile. Sulaim b. Amir said: By Allah, I do not know whether he meant by “mile” the mile of the (material) earth or an instrument used for applying collyrium to the eye. (The Holy Prophet is, however, reported to have said): The people would be submerged in perspiration according to their deeds, some up to their knees, Some up to the waist and some would have the bridle of perspiration and, while saying this, Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) pointed his hand towards his mouth.
Malik’s Muwatta
Book 15, Number 15.10.44:
Yahya related to me from Malik from Zayd ibn Aslam from Ata ibn Yasar from Abdullah as-Sunabihi that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “The sun rises and with it is a horn of Shaytan and when the sun gets higher the horn leaves it. Then when the sun reaches the meridian the horn joins it and when the sun declines the horn leaves it, and when the sun has nearly set it joins it again.” The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, forbade prayer at these times.
The claim that the sun rises and sets on Satan’s horns and that the sun will be drawn close to the people on the Day of Judgment only serves to prove that Muhammad held to an erroneous view of cosmology. The statements from the Quran, the hadiths, and the tafsirs clearly teach that the sun is actually traveling around the earth till it reaches Allah’s throne. From there, it returns back on its course until Allah will cause it to rise from the west.
The next tradition taken from the Mishkat poses additional problems for those who seek to use science as a means of authenticating Muhammad’s prophethood:
Al-‘Abbas b. ‘Abd al-Muttalib asserted that he was sitting in al-Batha’ with a company among whom God’s messenger was sitting when a cloud passed. They looked at it and God’s messenger asked, “What do you call this?” and they received the reply “Clouds (sahab).” He said, “And rain-clouds (muzn),” to which they agreed. He asked, “Do you know the distance between heaven and earth?” and when they replied that they did not, he said, “The distance between them is seventy-one, seventy-two, or seventy-three years, the heaven which is above it is at a similar distance (going till he counted seven heavens). Above the seventh heaven there is a sea the distance between whose surface and bottom is like that between one heaven and the next. Above that there are EIGHT MOUNTAIN-GOATS the distance between whose hoofs and haunches is like that between one heaven and the next. On their backs is the Throne the extent of which from top to bottom is like the distance between one heaven and the next. Then God is above that.” Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it. (Mishkat Al-Masabih, English Translation With Explanatory Notes by Dr. James Robson, Volume II [Sh. Muhammad Ahsraf Publishers, Booksellers & Exporters, Lahore-Pakistan, Reprint 1994], p. 1226; capital emphasis ours)
What scientist would say that Muhammad’s claim here regarding the distance between one heaven and the next, or that there is a sea above the seventh heaven above which there are eight mountain goats is remotely scientific? This sounds like something from a fairytale.
Now since your so confident of the trash you produced let’s set up a debate on whether the Quran or the Bible teaches a flat earth. Can you manage to produce a bite to go along with your barking and agree to debate me since we can have David Wood set it up for his livestream within the next two weeks.
More goodies for you. All the commentaries will be from Ibn Kathir, unless stated otherwise:
Q. 2:22
WHO made the earth a bed for you, and the heaven a roof, and caused water to come down from the clouds and therewith brought forth fruits for your sustenance; so do not set up equals to ALLAH, while you know. Sher Ali
… who has made the earth AS FLAT and comfortable as a bed and placed upon it mountains standing firm… (Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Part 1), Surah Al-Fatihah Surah Al-Baqarah, ayat 1 to 141, abridged by Sheikh Muhammad Nasib Ar-Rafa’i [Al-Firdous Ltd., London, 1998 second edition], pp. 79-80)
The online version reads:
… He made the earth a resting place for them, just like the bed, STABLE with the firm mountains …
meaning, ‘a ceiling’ …
Q. 13:3
And He it is who hath outstretched the earth, and placed on it the firm mountains, and rivers: and of every fruit He hath placed on it two kinds: He causeth the night to enshroud the day. Verily in this are signs for those who reflect. Rodwell
Allah mentions His perfect ability and infinite authority, since it is He Who has raised the heavens without pillars by His permission and order. He, by His leave, order and power, has elevated the heavens high above the earth, distant and far away from reach. The heaven nearest to the present world encompasses the earth from all directions, and is also high above it from every direction. The distance between the first heaven and the earth is five hundred years from every direction, and its thickness is also five hundred years. The second heaven surrounds the first heaven from every direction, encompassing everything that the latter carries, with a thickness also of five hundred years and a distance between them of five hundred years. The same is also true about the third, the fourth, the fifth, the sixth and the seventh heavens…
meaning, ‘there are pillars, but you cannot see them,’ according to Ibn `Abbas, Mujahid, Al-Hasan, Qatadah, and several other scholars. Iyas bin Mu`awiyah said, “The heaven is like a dome over the earth,” meaning, without pillars… (Source)
Q. 15:19
And the earth have WE spread out, and set therein firm mountains and cause every thing to grow therein in proper proportion. Sher Ali
We are told in the Tafsir al-Jalalayn that:
And the earth We have stretched it out, SPREAD IT FLAT, and cast therein firm mountains, lest it should sway beneath its inhabitants, and caused to grow therein every kind of balanced thing, [every kind of thing] known and determined. (Source; capital and underline emphasis ours)
And He has set up on the earth mountains standing firm, lest IT [the earth] should shake with you; and rivers and roads; that ye may guide yourselves; Y. Ali
… Then Allah mentions the earth and how He placed in it mountains standing firm, which make it stable and keep it from shaking in such a manner that the creatures dwelling on it would not be able to live. Hence Allah says …
(79: 32). (Source)
[since he is the One] Who has laid out the earth as a carpet for you and has traced highways on it for you, and sent down water from the sky, We have brought forth every sort of plant with it, of various types. T.B. Irving
Do you not see that Allah has made subservient to you whatsoever is in the earth and the ships running in the sea by His command? And He withholds the heaven FROM FALLING ON THE EARTH except with His permission; most surely Allah is Compassionate, Merciful to men. Shakir
If He willed, He could give the sky permission to fall on the earth, and whoever is in it would be killed, but by His kindness, mercy and power, He withholds the heaven from falling on the earth, except by His leave … (Source)
Note: Certainly it is God, the Creator who put everything in place to function well. And He is also the sustainer who upholds the continuing existence of the world. However, the above formulation presupposes that the sky above us is something heavy and hard which could cause serious damage, even kill people, if it were to fall down. That certainly is scientific nonsense!
Is not He (better than your gods) Who has made the earth as A FIXED ABODE, and has placed rivers in its midst, and has placed firm mountains therein, and has set a barrier between the two seas (of salt and sweet water). Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Nay, but most of them know not. Hilali-Khan
Note here these two other translations:
Is not He (best) Who made the earth A FIXED ABODE … Pickthall
He who made the earth A FIXED PLACE… A.J. Arberry
meaning, STABLE AND STATIONARY, SO THAT IT DOES NOT MOVE OR CONVULSE, because if it were to do so, it would not be a good place for people to live on. But by His grace and mercy, He has made it smooth and calm, and it is not shaken or moved … (Source)
Among His signs are [the fact] that the sky and earth HOLD FIRM at His command. Then whenever He calls you forth out of the earth once and for all, you will (all) come forth! Irving
This is like the Ayat …
(22: 65)…
(35:41). Whenever `Umar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, swore an emphatic oath, he would say, “No, by the One by Whose command the heaven and the earth stand,” i.e., THEY STAND FIRM by His command to them and His subjugation of them. Then, when the Day of Resurrection comes, the Day when the earth will be exchanged with another earth and the dead will come forth from their graves, brought back to life by His command and His call to them…
He created the heavens without any pillars THAT YE CAN SEE; He set on the earth mountains standing firm, lest it should shake with you; and He scattered through it beasts of all kinds. We send down rain from the sky, and produce on the earth every kind of noble creature, in pairs. Pickthall
means, the mountains which stabilize and lend weight to the earth, lest it should shake with its water…
This statement makes it clear that the shaking is not at all about earthquakes as Muslims often claim.
Verily! Allah grasps the heavens and the earth LEST THEY MOVE away from their places, and if they were TO MOVE away from their places, there is not one that could grasp them after Him. Truly, He is Ever Most Forbearing, Oft Forgiving. Hilali-Khan
means, LEST THEY SHOULD SHIFT FROM WHERE THEY ARE. This is like the Ayat …
(22:65), and …
(30:25) …
means, no one can make them stay and preserve them except Him …
One Muslim website candidly admits that the heavens and earth are in fact stationary according to the Quran:
ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM, WHAT IS THE RULING OF SHARIA ON THE MOVEMENT OF EARTH.
GIVE EXPLANATION.
According to the teaching of Quran and Hadith, the sky and earth ARE STATIONARY and planets rotate. It is the sun that moves around the earth WHILE THE EARTH DOES NOT MOVE AROUND THE SUN.
There are many verses of the Holy Quran that clearly show the rotation of the moon and the sun, which are given as under:
1) “And made the sun and the moon subservient. Each runs to a turns stated” (Al-Quran, part 13, Sura Al-Ra’ad (The Thunder)-13, verse 2)
2) “And He made the sun and the moon subservient for you which are constantly moving” (Al-Quran, part 13, Sura Ibraheem -14, verse 23)
3) And each (The moon the sun) is floating in an orbit.” (Al-Quran, part 23, Sura Yaseen -36, verse 140)
It is thus quiet [sic] clear that the sun moves and it is obligatory upon every muslim [sic] to believe it. Because it is what Allah Almighty ordains us to believe. In the light of the Holy Quran and Hadith the theory of the rotation of the earth IS ABSOLUTELY WRONG. Allah Almighty says: “Undoubtedly, Allah has withheld the heavens and the earth least they move.” (AL-Quran)
In the book “Fiq-hus- Sahaba Baad-Al- Khulfa-e-Alarba” there has been recorded a statement/saying of k’ab in the presense [sic] of syedna Abdullah bin Masood, the man who keeps the secrets of messenger of Allah (pbuh) and syedna Huzaifa bin Alyaman (r.a.). This statement of K’ab is “The heaven revolves”. However, both Syedna Abdullah bin Masood (r.a.) and syedna Huzaifa bin Alyaman (r.a.) said agreeably that “K’ab said incorrect, and undoubtedly Allah has withheld the heaven and the earth least they move. And Abdullah Bin Masood (r.a.) supporting this statement added that Allah’s commandment is enough for us, and they (Heavens & Earth) do not move. This statement has been narrated by Saeed bin Mansoor (r.a.) and Abd bin Hameed son of Jareer, son of Almanzer (r.a.) and they narrated it with reference of Hafiz bin Abd ibne Hameed (r.a.).
(The foregoing taken from a Muslim discussion board posting by PrinceZ£D; capital emphasis ours. The above is his transcribed/edited text of the answer given by the Imam of the site dawateislami.net, section “Ask the Imam”)
It is God who made for you the earth A FIXED PLACE and heaven for an edifice; And He shaped you, and shaped you well, and provided you with the good things. That then is God, your Lord, so blessed be God, the Lord of all Being. Arberry
means, `He made it STABLE and SPREAD IT OUT for you, so that you might live on it and travel about in it; He strengthened it with the mountains so that it does not shake with you’ …
means, `a ROOF covering and protecting the world.’
(Yea, the same that) has made for you the earth (like a carpet) spread out, and has made for you roads (and channels) therein, in order that ye may find guidance (on the way); Y. Ali
means, smooth, STABLE AND FIRM, so that you can travel about in it, and stand on it and sleep and walk about, even though it is created above water, but He has strengthened it with the mountains, lest it should shake.
Q. 50:6-7
What, have they not beheld heaven above them, how We have built it, and decked it out fair, AND IT HAS NO CRACKS? And the earth — We stretched it forth, and cast on it firm mountains, and We caused to grow therein of every joyous kind … Arberry
Allah built the heavens without any cracks.
i.e., clefts, according to Mujahid. Others said that Furuj means, rifts, or cracks …
This presupposes that the heavens are a physical object which has an actual hard surface that can crack.
And the earth WE have spread out, and how excellently do WE spread it out! Sher Ali
It is He Who has spread out the earth for (His) creatures: Pickthall
Who hath created seven heavens in harmony. Thou (Muhammad) canst see no fault in the Beneficent One’s creation; then look again: Canst thou see any RIFTS? Then look again and yet again, thy sight will return unto thee weakened and made dim. And verily We have beautified the world’s heaven with lamps, and We have made them missiles for the devils, and for them We have prepared the doom of flame.
Who could ever imagine and which scientist would accept that stars or meteors (i.e. lamps) are used as missiles against spirit beings like the devils?
meaning, look at the sky and pay close attention to it. Do you see any flaw, deficiency, defect or RIFTS in it Ibn `Abbas, Mujahid, Ad-Dahhak, Ath-Thawri and others said concerning Allah’s statement …
that it means CRACKS. As-Suddi said that …
means any TEARS.
Q. 71:15-20
Have you not regarded how God created seven heavens one upon another, and set the moon therein for a light and the sun for a lamp? And God caused you to grow out of the earth, then He shall return you into it, and bring you forth. And God has laid the earth for you as a carpet, that thereof you may thread ways, ravines. Arberry
The only way for there to be heavens piled on top of each other is if the author of the Quran erroneously assumed that the heavens were actual physical objects much like a metallic dome. This explains why the author of the Quran could talk about cracks in the heavens.
Ibn Kathir, in his comments on S. 2:29, reiterates this very point by likening the creation of the heavens and earth to a building:
These Ayat indicate that Allah started creation by creating earth, then He made heaven into seven heavens. This is how building usually starts, with the lower floors first and then the top floors, as the scholars of Tafsir reiterated, as we will come to know, Allah willing…
Hence, Allah first created the earth, since it functioned much like the ground floor of a house, and then piled the heavens on top of each other in a similar manner to the way a bulider constructs several floors on top of one another!
Here, now, are Ibn Kathir’s comments to Q. 71:15-20:
meaning, He made a distinction between them (the sun and moon) in reference to their lighting. He made each one of them in a set manner with a distinct quality so that the night and day may be known. They (the night and day) are known by the rising and setting of the sun. He also determined fixed stations and positions for the moon, and He made its light vary so that sometimes it increases until it reaches a maximum, then it begins to decrease until it is completely veiled. This shows the passing of months and years …
Have WE not made the earth AS A BED, And the mountains AS PEGS? Sher Ali
meaning, an established, firm and peaceful resting place that is subservient to them …
meaning, He made them AS PEGS for the earth TO HOLD IT IN PLACE, MAKE IT STABLE AND FIRM. This is so that it may be suitable for dwelling AND NOT QUAKE with those who are in it …
What, are you stronger in constitution or the heaven He built? He lifted up its vault, and levelled it, and darkened its night, and brought forth its forenoon; and the earth – after that He spread it out, Arberry
The commentators Jalalayn write:
and after that He spread out the earth: HE MADE IT FLAT, for it had been created before the heaven, but without having been spread out; (Tafsir al-Jalalayn; capital emphasis ours)
Nor even how the earth has been FLATTENED out? Irving
The earth, how it was made FLAT? N.J. Dawood
meaning, how they have been erected. For indeed they are firmly affixed so that the earth does not sway with its dwellers. And He made them with the benefits and minerals they contain …
meaning, how it has been spread out, extended and made smooth. Thus, He directs the bedouin to consider what he himself witnesses. His camel that he rides upon, the sky that is above his head, the mountain that faces him, and the earth that is under him, all of this is proof of the power of the Creator and Maker of these things. These things should lead him to see that He is the Lord, the Most Great, the Creator, the Owner, and the Controller of everything. Therefore, He is the God other than Whom none deserves to be worshipped.
The two Jalals say:
And the earth, how it was laid out flat?, and thus infer from this the power of God, exalted be He, and His Oneness? The commencing with the [mention of] camels is because they are closer in contact with it [the earth] than any other [animal]. As for His words sutihat, ‘laid out flat’, this on a literal reading suggests THAT THE EARTH IS FLAT, WHICH IS THE OPINION OF MOST OF THE SCHOLARS of the [revealed] Law, and not a sphere as astronomers (ahl al-hay’a) have it, even if this [latter] does not contradict any of the pillars of the Law. (Tafsir al-Jalalayn; capital emphasis ours)
By the heaven and That which built it and by the earth and That which extended it! Arberry
Mujahid said, “Tahaha means He spread it out.” Al-`Awfi reported from Ibn `Abbas that he said …
“This means what He created in it.” `Ali bin Abi Talhah reported from Ibn `Abbas that he said, “Tahaha means that He proportioned it.” Mujahid, Qatadah, Ad-Dahhak, As-Suddi, Ath-Thawri, Abu Salih and Ibn Zayd all said that…
means, He spread it out …
Tafsir al-Jalalayn states:
and [by] the earth and the One Who spread it, LAID OUT FLAT.
It should be obvious from the above verses that the author of the Quran erroneously believed in a flat earth kept stable by mountains. The author further erroneously thought that the sun and moon traveled throughout the heavens whereas the earth remained in a fixed position, motionless. Muslims cannot accuse us of misreading or misunderstanding the above passages. We presented the views of Ibn Kathir who provided citations from the early Muslims concurring with our interpretation.
Oy vei, this guy is clueless! We already dealt with this stupid! These verses are describing how the ground can be used for sitting or lying down or travelling. Humans do all these things. Get your head out of your rear-end, Shamu! You are embarrassing yourself with these angry rants!
You are a classic example of the brain damaged caused by smooching the black stone too much. THESE VERSES DO NOT SPEAK OF THE GROUND, YOU ILLITERATE STONE KISSER!
In fact, to expose you for the demonized liar that you truly are, CITE ONE VERSE THAT SAYS THE EARTH IS A CIRCULAR OBJECT FLOATING IN SPACE! Don’t quote your garbage on 39:5 since that verse only proves that you got your brain all coiled up around the black stone you keep smooching.
AND DO YOU AGREE TO LIVE MODERATED DEBATE ON THIS SUBJECT, SO I CAN BURY YOUR PROFIT IN ALLAH’S SHAMU OF A WHALE WHICH HE USES TO KEEP HIS FLAT EARTHS AFLOAT?
Stop barking a,d bring your bite. You know what your vile profit said should be done with dogs like you.
HAHAHAHA, Shamu is now DOING ALL CAPS!! AS IF THAT MAKES HIS ARGUMENT STRONGER!!
We don’t need a verse to say the Earth is a circular object floating in space, you dinbat. You have been unable to refute the proof regarding Surah 39:5, so you are hooting and howling as you usually do.
Your Bible clearly teaches a flat earth cosmology, as conclusively demonstrated with Matthew 4:8 and the use of the word “kosmos”. There is no way out, Shamu.
Your profit’s nightmares are just beginning.
Islamic Cosmology in light of early Muslim exegesis of Surah 68:1
We provide some more interpretations from recognized Islamic scholars and from Muslim traditions to show that they too believed in a flat, motionless earth. In this particular section the citations will center around the meaning of the letter Nun in surah 68:1:
Nun. By the Pen and by the (Record) which (men) write,
Since we already extensively quoted Ibn Kathir, we will start off this section with him as well. Ibn Kathir provides certain Muslim traditions explaining the letter Nun. What the readers are about to read may prove quite shocking, especially to those Muslims who have never heard of these traditions before.
The citations are taken from the Arabic version of Ibn Kathir’s Commentary, since the English translation omits these traditions. As the readers begin to read them it will become obvious why these tales were omitted from the English version.
We will not be quoting all of the traditions, but only those which are relevant to the early Muslim view of the cosmos.
Before proceeding to the traditions, we would again like to richly thank our dear brother in the Lord Jesus, Dimitrius, for again taking the time out of his busy schedule to translate the Arabic for us. Without his help we wouldn’t be able to provide these translations to our English readers. May our risen Lord and immortal Savior, Jesus Christ, continue to richly bless him and his family.
With that said, we now turn to the traditions.
t was said that “Nun” refers to A GREAT WHALE that rides on the currents of the waters of the great ocean AND ON ITS BACK IT CARRIES THE SEVEN EARTHS, as was stated by Imam Abu Jafar Ibn Jarir. Narrated by Ibn Bashar, narrated by Yahya, narrated by Sufyan Al-Thuri, narrated by Sulayman Al-Amash, narrated by Abu Thubian, narrated by Ibn Abbas who related, “The first thing that Allah created was the pen and He said to it ‘Write’. The pen asked, ‘What shall I write?’ Allah said, ‘Write (the) fate (of everything).’ So the pen wrote everything that shall be from that moment until judgment day.
Then Allah created the “Nun” and He caused steam to rise out of which the heavens were created AND THE EARTH WAS THEN LAID FLAT ON THE NUN’S BACK. Then the Nun became nervous and (as a result) the earth began to sway, but (Allah) fastened (the earth) with mountains lest the earth should move …
It was narrated by Ibn Jarir, narrated by Ibn Hamid, narrated by Ata’a, narrated by Abu Al-Dahee, narrated by Ibn Abbas who stated, “The first thing my Lord created, may He be Exalted and Glorified, was the pen and He said to it, ‘Write.’ So the pen wrote all that will be until judgment day. Then Allah created the Nun (the whale) above the waters AND HE PRESSED THE EARTH INTO ITS BACK.
Al Tabarani narrated the same hadith above (from the prophet Muhammad) who narrated from Abu Habib Zaid Al-Mahdi Al Marouzi, narrated by Sa’id Ibn Yaqub Al-Talqani, narrated by Mu’amal Ibn Ismail, narrated by Hamad Ibn Zaid, narrated by Ata’a Ibn Al Sa’ib, narrated by Abu Al Dahee Muslim Ibn Subaih, narrated by Ibn Abbas who stated that the prophet – may peace and blessing be upon him and his family – said, “The first things Allah created were the pen and the whale and He said to the pen ‘Write.’ The pen asked, ‘What shall I write?’ Allah replied, ‘Everything that shall be until judgment day.’ Then He said ‘Nun. By the Pen and by what they write.’ So Nun is the whale and al-Qalam is the pen” …
Ibn Abu Nujaih stated that Ibrahim Ibn Abu Bakir was informed by Mujahid who said, “It was said that Nun is the great whale WHO IS UNDERNEATH THE SEVEN EARTHS.” Furthermore, Al-Baghawy – may Allah rest his soul – and a group of commentators stated that on the back of this whale there is a great rock whose thickness is greater than the width of the heavens and the earth and above this rock is A BULL THAT HAS FORTY THOUSAND HORNS. On the body of this bull are placed the seven earths and all that they contain, and Allah knows best.
Here are the traditions which renowned Muslim historian al-Tabari transmitted regarding the meaning of surah 68:1. He basically repeats what Ibn Kathir wrote.
Someone might say: If it is as you have described, namely, that God created the earth before the heaven, then what is the meaning of the statement of Ibn ‘Abbas told all of you by Wasil b. ‘Abd al-A‘la al-Asadi- Muhammad b. Fudayl- al-A‘mash- Abu Zabyan- Ibn ‘Abbas: The first thing God created is the Pen. God then said to it: Write!, whereupon the Pen asked: What shall I write, my lord! God replied: Write what is predestined! He continued: And the Pen proceeded to (write) whatever is predestined and gong to be to the Coming of the Hour. God then lifted up the water vapor and split the heavens off from it. Then God created THE FISH (nun), AND THE EARTH WAS SPREAD OUT UPON ITS BACK. The fish became agitated, with the result that the earth was shaken up. It was steadied BY MEANS OF THE MOUNTAINS, for they indeed proudly (tower) over the earth.
I was told about the same by Wasil – Waki’ – al-A‘mash – Abu Zabyan – Ibn ‘Abbas.
According to Ibn al-Muthanna – Ibn Abi ‘Adi – Shu‘bah – Sulayman (al-A‘mash?) – Abu Zabyan – Ibn ‘Abbas: The first (thing) created by God is the Pen. It proceeded to (write) whatever is going to be. (God) then lifted up the water vapor, and the heavens were created from it. Then He created the fish, and the earth was spread out on its back. The fish moved, with the result that the earth was shaken up. It was steadied by means of the mountains, for the mountains indeed proudly (tower) over the earth. So he said, and he recited: “Nun. By the Pen and what they write.”
I was told the same by Tamim b. al-Muntasir – Ishaq (b. Yusuf) – Sharik (b. ‘Abdallah al-Nakha‘i) – al-A‘mash – Abu Zabyan or Mujahid – Ibn ‘Abbas, with the exception, however, that he said: And the heavens were split off from it (instead of: were created).
According to Ibn Bashshar – Yahya – Sufyan – Sulayman (al-A‘mash?) – Abu Zabyan – Ibn ‘Abbas: The first (thing) created by God is the Pen. God said: Write!, whereupon the Pen asked: What shall I write? God replied: Write what is predestined! He continued. And (the Pen) proceeded to (write) whatever is predestined and going to be from that day on to the Coming of the Hour. Then God created the fish. He lifted up the water vapor, and heaven was split off from it, and the earth was spread out upon the back of the fish. The fish became agitated, and as a result, the earth was shaken up. It was steadied by means of the mountains, he continued, for they proudly (tower) over the earth.
According to Ibn Humayd – Jarir (b. ‘Abd al-Hamid) – ‘Ata’ b. al-Sa’ib – Abu al-Duha Muslim b. Subayh – Ibn ‘Abbas: The first thing created by God is the Pen. God said to it: Write!, and it wrote whatever is going to be until the Coming of the Hour. Then God created the fish. Then he heaped up the earth upon it.
This reportedly IS A SOUND TRADITION AS TRANSMITTED ON THE AUTHORITY OF IBN ‘ABBAS and on the authority of others in the sense commented upon and explained and does not contradict anything transmitted by us from him on this subject.
Should someone ask: What comment on his authority and that of others proves the soundness of what you have transmitted to us in this sense on his authority? He should be referred to what I have been told by Musa b. Harun al-Hamdani – ‘Abdallah b. Mas‘ud and some (other) companions of the Messenger of God (commenting on): “He is the One Who created for you all that is on earth. Then He stretched out straight toward the heaven and fashioned it into seven heavens.” God’s throne was upon the water. He had not created anything except what He created before the water. When He wanted to create the creation, He brought forth smoke from the water. The smoke rose above the water and hovered loftily over it. He therefore called it “heaven.” Then He dried out the water, and thus made it one earth. He split it AND MADE IT INTO SEVEN EARTHS on Sunday and Monday. He created the earth UPON A (big) FISH (hut), THAT BEING THE FISH (nun) MENTIONED BY GOD IN THE QUR’AN: “Nun. By the Pen.” The fish was in the water. The water was UPON THE BACK OF A (small) ROCK. The rock was UPON THE BACK OF AN ANGEL. The angel was UPON A (big) ROCK. The big rock – THE ONE MENTIONED BY LUQMAN – WAS IN THE WIND, neither in heaven nor on the earth. The fish moved and became agitated. As a result, the earth quacked, whereupon He firmly, anchored the mountains on it, and it was stable. This is stated in God’s word that He made for the earth “firmly anchored (mountains), lest it should shake you up.”(The History of Al-Tabari: General Introduction and From the Creation to the Flood, translated by Franz Rosenthal [State University of New York Press (SUNY), Albany, 1989], Volume 1, pp. 218-220)
Al-Tabari also wrote:
According to Muhammad b. Sahl b. ‘Askar-Isma’il b. ‘Abd al-Karim-Wahb, mentioning some of his majesty (as being described as follows): The heavens and the earth and the oceans are in the haykal, and the haykal is in the Footstool. God’s feet are upon the Footstool. He carries the Footstool. It became like a sandal on His feet. When Wahb was asked: What is the haykal? He replied: Something on the heavens’ extremities that surrounds the earth and the oceans like ropes that are used to fasten a tent. And when Wahb was asked how earths are (constituted), he replied: They are seven earths that are FLAT and islands. Between each two earths, there is an ocean. All that is surrounded by the (surrounding) ocean, and the haykal is behind the ocean. (Ibid., pp. 207-208)
Narrated by Al-Walid Ibn Muslim, narrated by Malik Ibn Ans, narrated by Sumay son of Abu Bakir, narrated by Abu Salih Al-Samaan, narrated by Abu Hurayrah who related that he heard the prophet – peace be upon him – say, “The first thing Allah created was the pen, then He created the ‘Nun’ which is an inkwell. This is what Allah stated (in sura 68:1) ‘Nun and the Pen.’ And He said to it, ‘Write’. So the pen wrote all that will be until judgment day. Then Allah created the Nun (the whale) above the waters AND HE PRESSED THE EARTH INTO ITS BACK. He (Allah) then said to the pen ‘Write.’ The pen asked ‘What shall I write?’ Allah replied, ‘Write what was and what will be until judgment day; whether deed, reward, consequence and punishment- until judgment day.’ Thus the pen wrote what shall be until judgment day. Allah then placed a seal over the pen and it will not talk until judgment day. Then Allah created the mind and said, ‘By my Glory, I will establish you in those whom you love and I will take you away from those whom you despise.’”
Mujahid related that ‘Nun’ is the whale that is underneath the seventh earth. He stated that the ‘Pen’ is what was used to write ‘Al-Thikir’ (The Remembrance – Quran). Likewise, it was also narrated by Mukatil, Murrah Al-Hamdani, Ata’ Al-Kharasani, Al Suddi and Al-Kalbi who all said, “Nun is the whale upon which all the earths are placed.”
Narrated by Abu Thabyan, narrated by Ibn Abbas who said, “The first thing that Allah created was the Pen which wrote all that shall be. Then water vapor began to rise, out of which the heavens were created. Then (Allah) created Nun (the whale) and flattened the earth on its back. When the earth began to lean, it was reinforced with mountains, which are on its surface.” Then Ibn Abbas read the verse (Sura 68:1) ‘Nun and the Pen.’
Al-Kalbi and Mukatil stated that the name (of the whale) is ‘Al-Bahmout.’ Al-Rajis said, “Why do I see you all silent and the Lord my God created Al-Bahmout?”
Abu Yakthan and Al-Waqidi stated that the name (of the whale) is ‘Leotha’; Whereas Kab stated that its name is ‘Lo-tho-tha’ or ‘Bil-Ha-motha.’ Kab said, “Satan crept up to the whale, on whom the seven earths are placed, and whispered into its heart saying, ‘Do you realize what is on your back, Oh Lo-tho-tha of beasts and plants and humans and others? If you are annoyed with them, you can throw them all off your back.’ So Lo-tho-tha intended to do what was suggested (by Satan) but Allah sent the whale a reptile that crawled through into its blowhole and reached its brain. The whale then cried to Allah –may He be glorified and honored – and He gave permission for the reptile to exit (the whale).” Kab continued and said, “By Allah, the whale stares at the reptile and the reptile stares at the whale, and if the whale intends to do (what Satan suggested) the reptile would return to the place it was before.”
TAFSIR IBN ABBAS
And from his narration on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbas that he said regarding the interpretation of Allah’s saying (Nun): ‘(Nun) He says: Allah swears by the Nun, which is the whale that carries the earths on its back while in Water, and beneath which is the Bull and under the Bull is the Rock and under the Rock is the Dust and none knows what is under the Dust save Allah. The name of the whale is Liwash, and it is said its name is Lutiaya’; the name of the bull is Bahamut, and some say its name is Talhut or Liyona. The whale is in a sea called ‘Adwad, and it is like a small bull in a huge sea. The sea is in a hollowed rock whereby there is 4,000 cracks, and from each crack water springs out to the earth. It is also said that Nun is one of the names of the Lord; it stands for the letter Nun in Allah’s name al-Rahman (the Beneficent); and it is also said that a Nun is an inkwell. (By the pen) Allah swore by the pen. This pen is made of light and its height is equal to the distance between Heaven and earth. It is with this pen that the Wise Remembrance, i.e. the Guarded Tablet, was written. It is also said that the pen is one of the angels by whom Allah has sworn, (and that which they write (therewith)) and Allah also swore by what the angels write down of the works of the children of Adam, (Tanwîr al-Miqbâs min Tafsîr Ibn ‘Abbâs)
Other Miscellaneous Traditions
Seeing your stupid enought o produce such trash here’s what you get. Enjoy!
The preceding Muslim commentators weren’t alone in narrating some fantastic interpretations. Hadith compilers like Abu Dawud had a few fabulous ones as well:
Narrated Al-Abbas ibn AbdulMuttalib:
I was sitting in al-Batha with a company among whom the Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) was sitting, when a cloud passed above them.
The Apostle of Allah looked at it and said: What do you call this? They said: Sahab.
He said: And muzn? They said: And muzn. He said: And anan? They said: And anan. AbuDawud said: I am not quite confident about the word anan. He asked: Do you know the distance between Heaven and Earth? They replied: We do not know. He then said: The distance between them is seventy-one, seventy-two, or seventy-three years. The heaven which is above it is at a similar distance (going on till he counted seven heavens). Above the seventh heaven there is a sea, the distance between whose surface and bottom is like that between one heaven and the next. Above that there ARE EIGHT MOUNTAIN GOATS the distance between whose hoofs and haunches is like the distance between one heaven and the next. Then Allah, the Blessed and the Exalted, is above that. (Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 40, Number 4705)
Here is one from al-Tirmidhi:
Narrated Anas ibn Malik
Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said, “When Allah created the Earth it began to oscillate, so He created the mountains, ordered them onto it, and it became steady. The angels marvelled at the strength of the mountains and asked their Lord whether there was anything in His creation stronger than the mountains, to which He replied that iron was stronger. They asked if anything in His creation was stronger than iron, and He replied that fire was. They asked if anything in His creation was stronger than fire and He replied that water was. They asked if anything in His creation was stronger than water and He replied that wind was. They asked if anything in His creation was stronger than wind and He replied, “Yes, the son of Adam who gives sadaqah with his right hand which concealing it from his left.” Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a gharib tradition. (Al-Tirmidhi, Number 602; taken from the ALIM Version)
This next final tradition is taken from Muhammad ibn ‘Abd Allah al-Kisa’i’s book Qisas al-Anbiya (Tales of the Prophets):
Kaab al-Ahbar said: When God wished to create the dry land, He commanded the wind to churn up the waters. When they had become turbulent and foamy, waves swelled and gave off vapor. Then God commanded the foam to solidify, and it became dry. In two days he created the dry land on the face of the waters, as He hath said: Say, do ye indeed disbelieve in him who created the earth in two days? (41:9). Then He commanded these waves to be still, and they formed the mountains, which He used as pegs to hold down the earth, as He hath said: And we placed stable mountains on the earth lest it should move with them (21:31). Were it not for the mountains, the earth would not have been stable enough for its inhabitants. The veins of these mountains are connected with the veins of Mount Qaf, which is the range that surrounds the earth.
Then God created the seven seas. The first is called Baytush and surrounds the earth from behind Mount Qaf. Behind it is a sea called Asamm, behind which is a sea called Qaynas, behind which is a sea called Sakin, behind which is a sea called Mughallib, behind which is a sea called Muannis, behind which is a sea called Baki, which is the last. These are the seven seas, and each of them surrounds the sea before it. The rest of the seas in which are creatures whose number only God knows, are like gulfs to these seven. God created sustenance for all these creatures on the fourth day, as He hath said: And he provided therein the food of the creatures designed to be the inhabitants thereof, in four days; equally, for those who ask (41:10).
There are seven earths. The first is called Ramaka, beneath which is the Barren Wind, which can be bridled by no fewer than seventy thousand angels. With this wind God destroyed the people of Ad. The inhabitants of Ramaka are a nation called Muwashshim, upon whom is everlasting torment and divine retribution. The second earth is called Khalada, wherein are the implements of torture for the inhabitants of Hell. There dwells a nation called Tamis, whose food is their own flesh and whose drink is their own blood. The third earth is called Arqa, wherein dwell mulelike eagles with spearlike tails. On each tail are three hundred and sixty poisonous quills. Were even one quill placed on the face of the earth, the entire universe would pass away. The inhabitants thereof are a nation called Qays, who eat dirt and drink mothers’ milk. The fourth earth is called Haraba, wherein dwell the snakes of Hell, which are as large as mountains. Each snake has fangs like tall palm trees, and if they were to strike the hugest mountain with their fangs it would be leveled to the ground. The inhabitants of this earth are a nation called Jilla, and they have no eyes, hands or feet but have wings like bats and die only of old age. The fifth earth is called Maltham, wherein stones of sulphur hang around the necks of infidels. When the fire is kindled the fuel is placed on their breasts, and the flames leap up onto their faces, as He hath said: The fire whose fuel is men and stones (2:24), and Fire shall cover their faces (14:50). The inhabitants are a nation called Hajla, who are numerous and who eat each other. The sixth earth is called Sijjin. Here are the registers of the people of Hell, and their works are vile, as He hath said: Verily the register of the actions of the wicked is surely Sijjin (83:7). Herein dwells a nation called Qatat, who are shaped like birds and worship God truly. The seventh earth is called Ajiba and is the habitation of Iblis. There dwells a nation called Khasum, who are black and short, with claws like lions. It is they who will be given dominion over Gog and Magog, who will be destroyed by them.
And the earth was tossed about with its inhabitants like a ship, so God sent down an angel of extreme magnitude and strength and ordered him to slip beneath the earth and bear it up on his shoulders. He stretched forth one of his hands to the East and the other to the West and took hold of the earth from end to end [Note: this again presumes that the earth is flat]. However, there was no foothold for him, so God created from an emerald a square rock, in the middle of which were seven thousand holes. In each hole there was a sea, description of which is known only to God. And He commanded the rock to settle beneath the angel’s feet. The rock, whoever, had no support, so God created a great bull with forty thousand heads, eyes, ears, nostrils, mouths, tongues and legs and commanded it to bear the rock on its back and on its horns. The name of the bull is al-Rayyan. As the bull had no place to rest its feet, God created a huge fish, upon which no one may gaze because it is so enormous and had so many eyes. It is even said that if all the seas were placed in one of its gills, they would be like a mustard seed in the desert. This fish God commanded to be a foothold for the bull, and it was done. The name of this fish is Behemoth. Then He made its resting place the waters, beneath which is the air, and beneath the air is the Darkness, which is for all the earths. There, beneath the Darkness, the knowledge of created things ends. (Ibid., translated by Wheeler M. Thackston Jr. [Great Books of the Islamic World, Inc., Distributed by Kazi Publications; Chicago, IL 1997], pp. 8-10)
Here is a quick summary of what we discovered from the preceding sections, particularly from all of the traditions which are purported to have come from Muhammad and his companions such as Ibn Abbas, Muhammad’s cousin who is considered to be one of the most knowledge Muslims that have ever lived:
Allah has spread out or flattened the earth on the back of a great fish (or whale).
Allah created mountains to keep the earth from shaking due to the movement of the fish.
The fish is floating in some extra-terrestrial water.
The water is upon a rock.
This rock is on the back of an angel.
The angel himself is standing upon a rock.
This other rock is supported by wind which is neither in the heavens nor the earth!
Other traditions say that the great fish is underneath the seventh earth.
On the fish’s back there is a rock the size of the heavens and earth.
There is an ox upon this rock having 40,000 horns!
Furthermore, this ox supports all the seven earths upon its back!
Other traditions say that the ox is supported by the fish.
There is a sea above the seventh heaven.
Finally, above this seventh heaven there are eight mountain goats!
After citing all these citations there can be no doubt that the author of the Quran, the first Muslims, and some of the earliest Muslim commentators, believed that the earth was flat. Furthermore, the evidence shows that the first Muslims held to erroneous and fanciful views of the cosmos that parallel the Greek and Indian myths and fairytales.
Now contrast this with the simplicity of the Holy Bible:
“He stretches out the north over the void and hangs the earth on nothing.” Job 26:7
“It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to dwell in;” Isaiah 40:22
Finally, A Contradiction!
As we saw above, the Quran in many places says that the earth has been spread out. In this next passage, the Quran proclaims that on the Day of Judgment the earth will be spread out:
When the heaven bursts asunder, And hearkens unto her Lord – and this is incumbent upon her – And when the earth is SPREAD OUT (muddat) And cast out all that is in her, and appears to become empty S. 84:3-4 Sher Ali
The earth being spread out at the end of time assumes that at the present moment it is not, which contradicts those passages that say it already has been stretched out! Note again the following citation:
And He it is Who spread (madda) the earth and made in it firm mountains and rivers, and of all fruits He has made in it two kinds; He makes the night cover the day; most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect. S. 13:3 Shakir
Lest someone deny that surah 84 is referring to the end of time we present the comments of Ibn Kathir:
Splitting the Heavens asunder and stretching the Earth forth on the Day of Resurrection
Allah says …
This refers to the Day of Judgement …
meaning, it listens to its Lord and obeys His command to split apart. This will occur on the Day of Judgement …
meaning, it is right for it to obey the command of its Lord, because it is great and cannot be rejected, nor overcome. Rather it overpowers everything and everything is submissive to it. Then Allah says …
meaning, when the earth is expanded, spread out and extended …
Hence, not only does the Quran hold to an erroneous view of the cosmos, it even contradicts itself regarding the current state and shape of the earth!
Fatty Shamy is getting desperate!
Surah 84:3 refers to the changes that the earth will undergo on the Day of Judgement. According to The Study Quran:
“[it] means when all that is upon it is made flat (cf. 20:105-107)” (p. 1493).
Sammy is so stupid, he doesn’t realize that this verse actually refutes the flat earth argument further! The earth will be violently flattened on the Day of Judgment. This idea is reinforced in Surah 84:21:
كَلَّا إِذَا دُكَّتِ الْأَرْضُ دَكًّا دَكًّا
Nay! When the earth is pounded to powder”
The words “dukkati” and “dakkan” suggest a violent breaking or crushing, as Lane’s Lexicon explains. See here for a screenshot:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ereDH67AcjufLo3J1E9PhZl-ZPr1S6th
Lane explains it as “when the earth shall be made level, without hills and without mountains: or it means, shall become fine dust scattered: or shall be shaken so that every building thereon shall be demolished and non-existent.”
So there is no contradiction, Fatty Shammy. It’s just more evidence of your incompetence.
Sorry thats Surah 89:21.
I know it’s Muhammad’s fault for turning you into a rabid dog and for hating day people since he treated your fatty mother Sauda like a whore bit don’t blame for his filth.
Now to bury your profit further Q. 84 says nothing about turning the earth to powder. It uses the same word for flat in the other verses but your too brain damaged from smooching the black stone to read properly. And as if you couldn’t expose how wickedly dishonest you and your god are you ran to 89:21 which has nothing to do with 84:3-4. But that’s what you get for Following a pedophile profit.
The fact is you can’t flatten out the earth anymore seeing that your demon already made it flat from the start. This is why you won’t debate me but choose to bark here like a rabid dog. I don’t blame you since I wouldn’t want to defend your filthy profit either if I were you.
Lol!!! Sammy knows better than the lexicond folks! All the moron can do is mouth off like a 12 year old! Is this the best your pagan cult can offer? You got schooled over and over again you fat trinitarian clown. Now go eat some more rabbit turds on your god’s very high mountain. 😂
Now that I muzzled you and buried you so deep within Allah’s flat earths suspending by Allah’s whales, and his eight goats, time for you to man up and debate me in a live moderated exchange so we see how confident you are defending your stupidity and Muhammad’s trash. You now have all my arguments so you have no excuse to run away like a rapid lil puppy who can only bark.
TIME AND DATE!
Oh man, this guy kills me with laughter! Seriously, you’re like a 12 year old picking fights in the school yard!
How are those rabbit turds, Sammy? I don’t know why you keep refusing to answer this question?
And how about your embarrassing flat earth in Matthew 4:8?
Instead of barking like the rabid dog you are, are you going to debate me in a live moderated forum so you can school me and expose me for all to see? Come on stone smoocher, please embarrass me for all to see!
January 15, 2019 • 12:59 am
LOL, the only one barking here is you, you silly Gentile mutt! Foaming at the mouth like a rabid dog, and unable to respond with any substantive argument, only mindless babble.
How many times do I have to say it stupid? I don’t do debates. I prefer written correspondence. Even if I did do debates, I would not waste my time with a loud-mouth clown such as yourself.
How are those rabbit turds? Maybe you will enjoy them more on a very high mountain so you can have a nice view of the whole world! 😉
I already schooled you and exposed you for all to see!
Haha this is embarrassing. Running away from debating him. 😂
Haha, Sammy’s cheerleaders are trying to support him in his time of need. How sweet. 🥰
Since your Lord and master is apparently unable to offer a substantive rebuttal, perhaps you can offer your two cents. Did you read the article? Perhaps you can explain the embarrassing flat Earth error in Matthew 4:8?
And the idiot is quoting Israelliyat stories! This fat pig is beyond moronic.
None of the things Q&B brought was refuted fatass and u know it.
And another thing. He says people call him triple B: big, bold, beautiful (lol yea right!!!). But the truth is that he is in fact triple F: fat, filthy, fraud!
Enjoy your flat earth that satan took ur loser god to a mountain to “see the kingdoms of the earth”.
This guy suffers from delusions of grandeur. 😂
If we apply your logic to you. That will make Atlas your cheerleader and your in need. I saw Sam name and came straight to the comment section. Knowing he will challenge you to a debate. I just wanted to know if you will run away or not. It’s ok, if your scared.
Lol, so just like your master, you will not respond to the embarrassing error in your so-called “new” testament. I see. It’s okay, if you’re clueless.
And unlike you, Atlas responded to fatty shammy and further refuted him. You, on the other hand, are not offering anything except cheerleading. 🤣
I understand you need help from Atlas. Maybe if he hold your hand, you will get the courage to do the debate? I’m trying to get Paul Williams to debate someone else. I hope he is not like you but he have the courage. If he do accept the challenge I will have a lot of respect for him. But I can’t take you seriously.
Aww, so still scared? I understand sweetie. You’re just a brainless puppet or should I say a secretary for your masters?
He doesn’t “need” my help. You are just here to play the “O he doesn’t accept the paypal/skype debate with fatty shamoun so now I can feel good and claim a victory by calling him a coward” game. Q&B is right. You’re just a cheerleader. Nothing more. Notging less.
How about you accept the challenge offered by Q&B and actually give refutation. Since you haven’t done so far let met play your childish game and call you a coward for running away.
If you want an answer take the challenge and debate him. It’s that simple. I feel sorry for you it’s very embarassing. 😥 I love seeing Muslim running away from debating. It’s hillarious. Anyway, your wasting my time. If your not brave enough to debate, your not worth anyone time. We’ll talk again if you suddenly find the courage. 😊
Aww, the puppet/secretary is still scared. 😥😥😥
You’re master has been embarrassed. That’s why he thumps his chest to give the illusion of how tough he is. I don’t do debates, as I have already explained. I prefer written correspondence. If I was scared if him, do you think I would be writing these refutations of your fat master? Come on miss piggie. Use your head, silly muppet!
So come on miss piggie, find your courage and defend your gospel from getting shredded. Do you have the brains to think for yourself or will you remain a muppet zombie serving your incompetent masters?
You just prove to me that your mother is miss piggy. Because a lady will not have a son using that kind of language. Keep up the nasty name calling and language. Prove to me how much of a pig education your mother gave you. Your nasty language might upgrade her from miss piggy to queen piggy lol. Come on, make my day. 😊. Your language will prove if your mother was a lady or a pig. Come on upgrade her status to Queen piggy.
Lol so according to this simpleton and her braindead logic, she herself is scared and runnibg away from a debate or writing a refutation. Weak religion with its weak followers indeed.
Make my day. Keep on with the name calling. As a son who name call a woman prove your mother was not a lady. A lady don’t have son with bad manners like you. Keep proving your mother was not a lady but the queen of pigs. Keep going bring more shame to your mother. You already put dirt on her. Keep going. Make her even more filthy. And I choose Paul over a child molester any day. Muhammad is not worth kissing the feet of Paul. Muhammad was repulsive. I will throw up if I was a follower of Muhammad. Your going to embarrass yourself when you mention Paul when your a follow of a child molester.
😂😂😂 Still running huh? You think I care what some trinitarian manworshiper says? You can join your demonic apostle in hell, miss Piggie. I couldn’t care less.
Now, come on. Teach the men. Paul isn’t here to stop you. Don’t run away. Surely you can be something better than a brainwashed zombie. So, how about it? Matthew 4:8?
Hell is having to spend eternity with Muhammad. Anything is better than spending eternity with this repulsive man. Your really struggling to defend the honor of your mother. Show us she raise up a respectable man. Not a piggy who raise up a man who use name calling and nasty language. Stop bring shame to your mother. But I guess you can’t help it. You’re next message your going to put her down again. Go on put some more dirt on her. 😊 Go on keep proving me right. Maybe you were abandon by her, she never loved you. Maybe that why you don’t mind.
😂 No Miss Piggy, hell will be where you will burn along with your pagan apostle for your heresy.
Now, Matthew 4:8…still too scared? Your holy spirit is tongue-tied? 😉
“Muhammad was a childmolester” coming from a crosstian who believes her god was squeezed out of a vagina.
The Prophet having intercourse with Aisha they cannot accept (eventhough in its historical context it there is nothing wrong with it) but they swallow the belief of their so called holy god getting in his entirety squeezed out of a vagina.
What a religion.
Not to mention that their god’s mother was probably around 12 years old! And this is the same god who told the Israelites to spare the young virgin girls for themselves!
And just to put you in your place a little bit more, here is what your mangod said about loving your parents:
If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26
You keep spewing insults and then have audacity to say that we are giving a bad name to our mothers? This is how crosstians are folks. They will insult you till they drop dead and pretend that they somehow have that right while at the same time when as muslim responds back with insults they will become the most vile hypocrite scum on the their flat earth and try and play the mammy card.
Bitch start refuting or get lost. You are just as pathetic as fatty shamoun.
If you want to go with probably 12 years old that fine. We will need up having the spirit of Allah blowing into a woman private part. Haha that would make the spirit of Allah a child molester like your dirty prophet. Now we have the spirit of Allah and Muhammad both child molester. Both of them not worth licking the dirt off the feet of Muhammad. Tell me did Muhammad keep the young virgin Aisha for himself or did he share her around? 😂
Oh silly Miss Piggie, that would have been the average age at that time. How old do you think she was? And don’t tell me she was around 17 or 18! 🤣🤣🤣
You can lick your demon apostle’s feet all you want in hell! What’s with you and feet anyway? Gross!
A child not a woman* Since you think she was probably 12. Interestingly, the spirit of Allah child molest a 12 years old according to you. The most bless woman in your religion. A title that Muhammad pagan mother did not have, not this little child bride.
😂😂😂 look at the deflection! Your savior’s mother was a 12 year old, you dingbat! Not only that, but your god gave little virgin girls to his marauding hordes to use for themselves!
No response to a single thing i said in the comments. Instead she says that blowing into a skirt = molestation/sexual. This is what a crosstian has to go to to try and hide the fact that their porngod was squeezed out of a vagina.
And if Muhammad (saw) was a pedophile theb thank you for saying that the entire world were pedophiles and perverts to cus of the countless of critisism that were written against him, not ONE brought up the age of Aisha as an issue. You can determine what people think and didn’t think and what people believed and didn’t believe by looking at many writings and make conclusions like historians do all the time. Not one document before the 20th century says anything about Aisha’s age. You go to any comment section about the prophet or buy any book criticising him and Aisha’s age is one of the first things that will be brought up. Hence why it is concluded that such people propagate the narrative that pretty much the entire world were filled with perverts and pedofiles without them realising they are doing that while speaking bad of the Aisha so called issue. The hilarious thing about it is that most of the critisism before the 20th century are from christians themselves XD. You bring that narrative to historians and watch them laugh at you.
Wonder where the holy potato was when all his followers were pedos and pervs according to this dumb bitch’s logic. Probably on a vacation.
You bring up Paul then change suject to Mary and the old testament. Both backfires on you. You’re the one who thinks she was 12. That makes the spirit of Allah a child molester like your prophet. Stop tap dancing. You can’t attack Paul that why you attack Mary and Moses. Because you know the child molester is not worth kissing the feet of Paul. Stop embarrassing yourself.
Oy vei, miss Piggy is dense! The average age of marriage would have been around 12 years you idiot. Your false apostle would have had no problem with that. Of course we know that the dummy thought the world was ending, so he advised his idiotic followers to put off marriage and just wait until the end came. What a moron! 😆😆😆
Your false apostle also would have no problem with the little midianite virgins being passed around for your god’s hordes.
And lest we forget, are you still running scared of your god’s flat Earth? Aww, little miss Piggie scared stuff!
I think miss piggie has some weird foot fetish. Or would it be hooves? 🤣
So the average age was 12 years old for marriage; 600 years before your prophet. Thank you for sharing how your prophet was a child molester compare to the jews who lived 600 years before him. Thank you for confirming your prophet was backward and a child molester. Let be generous, let assume Paul will allow marriage at 12. Well your backward prophet came 600 years later. And accepted 6 years old. Even if I’m generous, Muhammad still lose to Paul. Half the age, 600 years later. Muhammad still not worth kissing the dirt on Paul feet. 😂.
I can’t believe you just make a case the apostle and Jews 600 years before accepted average of 12. And yet your prophet accept marriage at 6. He even consume the marriage at 9. 6 and 9 both is still less than 12. Unbelievable how stupid you are.
LOL!! Miss Piggy is one dense muppet!
So you think marrying a 12 year old is okay Miss Piggie? And yes, your false apostle would have allowed it. Did he say anything otherwise? When he mentioned marriage, he advised his followers that it was better to put it off because the world was ending. He never spoke out against the common practice of the time. Moreover, the “average” age means that it could have been later or earlier as well! You see Miss Piggy, this is how math works. An “average” is when you add all numbers and divide. So if the age was 12, that means that girls even younger could get married.
Moreover, the main stipulation was sexual maturity, which meant puberty. We know from the hadiths that hazrat Aisha (ra) was already menstruating when she moved in with the Prophet. Pedophilia is defined as a sexual attraction to pre-pubescent children. They are not the same thing.
We also know that your false apostle, whose feet you are evidently quite obsessed with (yuck!), would have had no problem with your god giving little virgin girls as slaves to his marauding hordes. How old were these girls, Miss Piggie? Are you going to run away from answering this question too?
Oy vei, Miss Piggie is one brainless muppet!
Who said Jews accepted 12 years as the age of marriage? Yes, it was the norm in the Roman Empire, but the marriage age could have fluctuated among the Jews. Neither your mangod nor your demonic apostle Paul denounced this norm. To make things worse, your god used this norm to be born into this world. You still haven’t answered my question (I know, what else is new, right?). How old do you think Mary was when she became pregnant with your mangod?
Jewish law technically allowed marriage as early as age 3, but of course, that does not include sexual intercourse (http://www.askmoses.com/en/article/573,2485/What-is-the-minimum-age-of-marriage-according-to-Jewish-law.html). Nor was it widely encouraged by the scholars.
Now I ask again: Are you saying it is acceptable to marry a 12 year old?
O and fatass, Bassam Zawadi humiliated you on your braindead articles that you keep repeating over and over again.
https://www.call-to-monotheism.com/rebuttal_to_sam_shamoun_s_article__the_qur_an_and_the_shape_of_the_earth_
I know that your mother Sauda was fat ass blob which is why your woman whoring demon Muhammad treated her like garbage but don’t blame me for what the filth did. And here’s what I did to Zawadi and his god:
https://answeringislam.net/rebuttals/zawadi.html
https://answering-islam.org/Responses/Osama/index.htm#zawadi
Keep barking and watch how I humiliate your filthy profit.
Fatty shammy, still acting like a buffoon and showing the true face of Christianity! 😂😂😂
Buahahaha fatty!!! So I gave you the article on the flat earth that you got bitchslapped with and now you switch to Sauda???? Buahahahhaa!!!!
Poor fatty.
Bassam Zawadi is your total nightmare. The way he bitchslappes and humiliated you everytime is hilarious.
And btw fatty, Sauda gave the day up from herself. The prophet never forced her or threatened her into it. She was already old and unpretty when he married her you dumbass.
So you’re stupid as fuck! Desperate attempt to deflect to a topic which has nothing whatsoever to do with the things that are brought up and even on that you get bitchslapped and refuted.
Coming back to the flat earth subject: why does your pornbook promote a flat earth when the devil took your pussy god to a mountain to show him the kingdoms of the world???
Stop quoting the Israelliyat dumbass, you’re embarrasing yourself as if you haven’t done that enough already.
Read the article of Bassam Zawadi and realize the bitchslap you received you fat ugly fuck.
It’s hilarious how you despiratly try and be this guy who always says things like “Now that I have muzzled you” or “Watch as I humiliate your profit” ans soooo desperate that you want believe that and are hoping that we will be like “O noooooo the great Shamoun has silenced us and humiliated us. Oooo deaar!!” But in reality we laugh at you and bitchslap you and your idiotic comic articles which only impress the most simple minded imbeciles!!!! Buahahahahahaha.
You keep getting bitchslapped over and over and over again. You got humiliated on your flat earth trash you copy pasted from your pagan dogshit website. You couldn’t refute any verses of the bible indicating a flat earth even when Q&B used your braindead methodology.
Poor poor fatty. Fat, ugly and stupid. No more wife either. Can’t say I blame her. Look in the mirror. You are as ugly from the inside as you are are from the outside.
You filthy piece of trash. Do the world a favor and and keep eating krabby patties until you drop dead.
How does it feel fatty? To copy past fifty trash articles that got bitchslapped over and over again and still failing at defending your pornbook?
What a joke!!!
An epic beatdown! 😂
An epic beatdown! 😂😂
Wait, Sammy isn’t married anymore? Oh, I’m sorry Sammy. I truly am.
Speaking of “fat ass”, let me bury your profit further into Sauda’s “fat ass”. Here’s how your greatest Muslim scholars interepted your filthy book of porn. Now the good thing about all this is that all these references from the Quran, hadiths and Muslim scholars are all posted here for all to see how stupid and irrational your god and profit truly are for teaching thigns such as seven flat earths suspended on the back of a whale in the shape of your mothers and sauda, with eight mountain goats to boot! And when you are man enough to get your girlfriend quranisfilthlikemyprofitblog and yourself to debate me do shoot me an email. In the meantime, enjoy all these posts as all the non-Muslims will read and laugh at your profit’s filth and stupidity!
when we look at the earliest Muslim records we discover that Muhammad and his followers believed that the moon, much like the sun, emanated its own light. They did not believe that the moon simply reflected the light emanating from the sun. Al-Tabari quotes a tradition from Muhammad on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbas where the former extensively comments on the orbit of the sun and moon. The following lengthy quotation is taken from the History of al-Tabari, Volume 1- General Introduction and from the Creation to the Flood (trans. Franz Rosenthal, State University of New York Press, Albany 1989), pp. 231-237:
Among the traditions transmitted from the Messenger of God on this subject is what I have been told by Muhammad b. Abi Mansur al-Amuli- Khalaf b. Wasil- Abu Nu’aym `Umar b. Subh al-Balkhi- Muqatil b. Hayyan- `Abd al-Rahman b. Abza- Abu Dharr al-Ghifari: I walked hand in hand with the Prophet around evening when the sun was about to set. We did not stop looking at it until it had set. He continued. I asked the Messenger of God: Where does it set? He replied: It sets in the heaven and is then raised from heaven to heaven until it is raised to the highest, seventh heaven. Eventually, when it is underneath the Throne, it falls down and prostrates itself, and the angels who are in charge of it prostrate themselves together with it. The sun then says: My Lord, whence do You command me to rise, from where I set or from where I rise? He continued. This is (meant by) God’s word: “And the sun: It runs to a place where it is to reside (at night)” – where it is held underneath the Throne – “That is decreed by One Mighty and Knowing” — by “this” is meant the procedure of the “mighty” Lord in His royal authority, the Lord Who is “knowing” about His creation. He continued. Gabriel brings to the sun a garment of luminosity from the light of the Throne, according to the measure of the hours of the day. It is longer in the summer and shorter in the winter, and of intermediate length in autumn and spring. He continued. The sun puts on that garment, as one of you here puts on his garment. Then, it is set free to roam in the air of heaven until it rises whence it does. The Prophet said: It is as if it had been held for three nights. Then it will not be covered with luminosity and will be commanded to rise from where it sets. This is (meant by) God: “When the sun shall be rolled up.” He continued. The same course is followed by the moon in its rising, its running on the horizon of the heaven, its setting, its rising to the highest, seventh heaven, its being held underneath the Throne, its prostration, and its asking for permission. But Gabriel brings it a garment from the light of the Footstool. He continued. This is (meant by) God’s word: “He made the sun a luminosity and the moon a light.” Abu Dharr concluded: Then I went away together with the Messenger of God and we prayed the evening prayer. This report from the Messenger of God indicated that the only difference between the condition of the sun and that of the moon is that the luminosity of the sun comes from the wrap of the luminosity of the Throne with which the sun was covered, while the light of the moon comes from a wrap of the light of the Footstool with which the moon was covered.
The other report, referring to a different concept, is what I was told by Muhammad b. Abi Mansur- Khalaf b. Wasil- Abu Nu’aym- Muqatil b. Hayyan- Ikrimah: One day when Ibn `Abbas was sitting (at home or in the mosque), a man came to him and said: Ibn `Abbas, I heard Ka’b, the Rabbi, tell a marvelous story about the sun and the moon. He continued. Ibn `Abbas who had been reclining sat up and asked what it was. The man said: He suggested that on the Day of Resurrection, the sun and the moon will be brought as if they were two hamstrung oxen, and flung into Hell. `Ikrimah continued. Ibn `Abbas became contorted with anger and exclaimed three times: Ka’b is lying! Ka’b is lying! Ka’b is lying! This is something Jewish he wants to inject into Islam. God is too majestic and noble to mete out punishment where there is obedience to Him. Have you not heard God’s word: “And He subjected to you the sun and the moon, being constant” — referring to their constant obedience. How would He punish two servants that are praised for constant obedience? May God curse that rabbi and his rabbinate! How insolent is he toward God and what a tremendous fabrication has he told about those two servants that are obedient to God! He continued. Then he said several times: We return to God. He took a little piece of wood from the ground and started to hit the ground with it. He did that for some time, then lifting his head he threw away the little piece of wood and said: You want me to tell you what I heard the Messenger of God say about the sun and the moon and the beginning of their creation and how things went with them? We said: We would, indeed, May God show mercy unto you. He said: When the Messenger of God was asked about that, he replied: When God was done with His creation and only Adam remained to be created, He created two suns from the light of His Throne. His foreknowledge told Him that He would leave here one sun, so He created it as (large as) this world is from east to west. His foreknowledge also told Him that He would efface it and change it to a moon; so the moon is smaller in size than the sun. But both are seen as small because of the sun’s altitude and remoteness from the earth.
He continued: If God had left the two suns as He created them in the beginning, night would not have been distinguishable from day. A hired man then would not know until when he should labor and when he should receive his wages. A person fasting would not know until when he must fast. A woman would not know how to reckon the period of her impurity. The Muslims would not know the time of the pilgrimage. Debtors would not know when their debts become due. People in general would not know when to work for a livelihood and when to stop for resting their bodies. The Lord was too concerned with His servants and too merciful to them (to do such a thing). He thus sent Gabriel to drag his wing three times over the face of the moon, which at the time was a sun. He effaced its luminosity and left the light in it. This is (meant by) God’s word: “And We have made the night and the day two signs. We have blotted out the sign of the night, and We have made the sign of the day something to see by.” He continued. The blackness you can see as lines on the moon is a trace of the blotting. God then created for the sun a chariot with 360 handholds from the luminosity of the light of the Throne and entrusted 360 of the angels inhabiting the lower heaven with the sun and its chariot, each of them gripping one of those handholds. He entrusted 360 of the angels inhabiting (the lower?) heaven with the moon and its chariot, each of them gripping one of those handholds.
Then he said: For the sun and the moon, He created easts and wests (positions to rise and set) on the two sides of the earth and the two rims of heaven, 180 springs in the west of black clay – this is (meant by) God’s word: “He found it setting in a muddy spring,” meaning by “muddy (hami’ah)” black clay – and 180 springs in the east likewise of black clay, bubbling and boiling like a pot when it boiled furiously. He continued. Every day and night, the sun has a new place where it rises and a new place where it sets. The interval between them from beginning to end is longest for the day in summer and shortest in winter. This is (meant by) God’s word: “The Lord of the two easts and the Lord of the two wests,” meaning the last (position) of the sun here and the last there. He omitted the positions in the east and the west (for the rising and setting of the sun) in between them. Then He referred to east and west in the plural, saying; “(By) the Lord of the easts and wests.” He mentioned the number of all those springs (as above).
He continued. God created an ocean three farsakhs (18 kilometers) removed from heaven. Waves contained, it stands in the air by the command of God. No drop of it is spilled. All the oceans are motionless, but that ocean flows at the rate of the speed of an arrow. It is set free to move in the air evenly, as if it were a rope stretched out in the area between east and west. The sun, the moon, and the retrograde stars run in its deep swell. This is (meant by) God’s word: “Each swims in a sphere.” “The sphere” is the circulation of the chariot in the deep swell of that ocean. By Him Who holds the soul of Muhammad in His hand! If the sun were to emerge from that ocean, it would burn everything on earth, including even rocks and stones, and if the moon were to emerge from it, it would afflict (by its heat) the inhabitants of the earth to such and extent that they would worship gods other than God. The exception would be those of God’s friends whom He would want to keep free from sin.
Ibn `Abbas said that `Ali b. Abi Talib said to the Messenger of God: You are like my father and my mother! You have mentioned the course of the retrograde stars (al-khunnas) by which God swears in the Qur’an, together with the sun and the moon, and the rest. Now, what are al-khunnas? The Prophet replied: `Ali, they are five stars: Jupiter (al-birjis), Saturn (zuhal), Mercury (`utarid), Mars (bahram), and Venus (al-zuhrah). These five stars rise and run like the sun and the moon and race with them together. All the other stars are suspended from heaven as lamps are from mosques, and circulate together with heaven praising and sanctifying God with prayer. The Prophet then said: If you wish to have this made clear, look to the circulation of the sphere alternately here and there. It is the circulation of heaven and the circulation of all the stars together with it except those five. Their circulation today is what you see, and that is their prayer. Their circulation to the Day of Resurrection is as quick as the circulation of a mill because of the dangers and tremors of the Day of resurrection. This is (meant by) God’s word: “On a day when the heaven sways to and fro and the mountains move. Woe on that day unto those who declare false (the Prophet’s divine message).”
He continued. When the sun rises, it rises upon its chariot from one of those springs accompanied by 360 angels with outspread wings. They draw it along the sphere, praising and sanctifying God with prayer, according to the extent of the hours of night and the hours of day, be it night or day. When God wishes to test the sun and the moon, showing His servants a sign and thereby asking them to stop disobeying Him and to start to obey, the sun tumbles from the chariot and falls into the deep of that ocean, which is the sphere. When God wants to increase the significance of the sign and frighten His servants severely, all of the sun falls, and nothing of it remains upon the chariot. That is a total eclipse of the sun, when the day darkens and the stars come out. When God wants to make a partial sign, half or a third or two-thirds of it fall into the water, while the rest remains upon the chariot, this being a partial eclipse. It is a misfortune for the sun or for the moon. It frightens His servants and constitutes a request from the Lord (for them to repent). However this may be, the angels entrusted with the chariot of the sun divide into two groups, one that goes to the sun and pulls it toward the chariot, and another that goes to the chariot and pulls it toward the sun, while at the same time they keep it steady in the sphere, praising and sanctifying God with prayer, according to the extent of the hours of day or the hours of night, be it night or day, summer or winter, autumn or spring between summer and winter, lest the length of night and day be increased in any way. God has given them knowledge of that by inspiration and also the power for it. The gradual emergence of the sun or the moon from the deep of that ocean covering them which you observe after an eclipse (is accomplished by) all the angels together who, after having brought out all of it, carry it (back) and put it upon the chariot. They praise God that He gave them the power to do that. They grip the handholds of the chariot and draw it in the sphere, praising and sanctifying God with prayer. Finally, they bring the sun to the west. Having done so; they put it into the spring there, and the sun falls from the horizon of the sphere into the spring.
Tabari continues to comment about the role the sun and moon will play at the end of the world:
“When this takes place, the sun will be held underneath the Throne for one night. Whenever it prostrates itself and asks for permission (to proceed to) whence it should rise, it is given no answer until the moon joins it and prostrates itself together with the sun and asks for permission (to proceed to) whence it shall rise. The moon, too, is not given an answer. Finally, (the angel?) will hold the sun for three nights and the moon for two nights …” (Ibid., p. 239)
Ibn Kathir also indicates that the moon has its very own light:
the sun with its own light and its own path and orbit and allotted time, and the moon which shines with a different light and travels on a different path and has its own allotted time.” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir- Abridged Volume 6 Surat Al-Isra’, Verse 39 to the end of Surat Al Mu’minun, p. 444; bold emphasis ours)
(78:13). means, shining and illuminated by the light of something else, different from the light of the sun…” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir- Abriged Volume 7 Surat An-Nur to Surat Al-Ahzab, Verse 50, pp. 193-194)
Furthermore, Ibn Kathir much like Tabari claims that the Quran teaches that both the sun and moon are orbiting, yet with one added twist. Ibn Kathir states that the earth is not orbiting, but rather remains in a fixed position!
It was said that this means, each runs within its limits, or it means until the Day of Resurrection; both meanings are correct. The first view is supported by the Hadith of Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with Him, in the Two Sahihs, according to which the Messenger of Allah said:
O Abu Dharr! Do you know where this sun goes? I (Abu Dharr) said: “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He said:
It goes and prostrates beneath the Throne, then it seeks permission from its Lord, and soon it will be said: “Go back from whence you came.”
Ibn Hatim recorded that Ibn ‘Abbas said, “The sun is like flowing water, running its course in the sky during the day. When it sets, it travels its course BENEATH THE EARTH until it rises in the east.” He said, “The same is true in the case of the moon.” Its chain of narration is Sahih. (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Volume 7, pp. 593-594; capital emphasis ours)
This leaves us with the impression that whereas the sun and moon are traveling around the earth, the earth remains stationary. This is precisely what Ibn Kathir later claims, namely that the earth is stationary. Commenting on S. 27:61, Ibn Kathir states:
meaning, STABLE AND STATIONARY, SO THAT IT DOES NOT MOVE OR CONVULSE, because if it were to do so, it would not be a good place for people to live on. But by His grace and mercy, He has made it smooth and calm, and it is not shaken or moved… (Ibid., p. 341; capital emphasis ours)
In light of the preceding statements, we are left with the conclusion that Islamic cosmogony is geocentric in nature, a fact solidified by Ibn Kathir’s comment on S. 25:45-46:
Ibn ‘Abbas, Ibn ‘Umar, Abu Al-‘Aliyah, Abu Malik, Masruq, Mujahid, Sa’id bin Jubyar, An-Nakha’i, Ad-Dahhak, Al-Hasan, Qatadah, As-Suddi and others said, “This refers to the period from the beginning of the dawn until the sun rises.”
meaning, immobile, never changing…
means, were it not for the sun rising, it would not be there, for a thing can only be known in contrast to its opposites. Qatadah and As-Suddi said, “The sun is a guide which follows the shade until the shade disappears.”
This refers to the shade.
meaning slowly. As-Suddi said, “A gentle, concealed, withdrawal until there is no shade left on earth except under a roof or a tree, and the sun is shining on whatever is above it.”
Ayyub bin Musa said: “Little by little.” (Ibid., pp. 178-179)
Furthermore, Ibn Kathir likens the heavens to a dome surface above the earth. Commenting on S. 21:32, Kathir states:
means, covering the earth like a dome above it. This is like the Ayah,
[91:5]
The building and making described here refers to the raising of the dome, as when the Messenger of Allah said,
i.e., five pillars, which can only refer to a tent as familiar among Arabs.
(Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Volume 6, p. 443)
The following Quranic verse also points to the sky as an actual physical dome covering the earth:
Seest thou not that Allah has made subject to you (men) all that is on the earth, and the ships that sail through the sea by His Command? He withholds the sky from failing on the earth except by His leave: for Allah is Most Kind and Most Merciful to man. S. 22:65
Ibn Kathir comments:
If He willed, He could give the sky permission to fall on the earth, and whoever is in it would killed, but by His kindness, mercy, power, He withholds the heaven from falling on earth, except by His leave…” (Ibid., p. 611; bold emphasis ours)
Two conclusions can be drawn from these statements. First, the thing is solid, otherwise it couldn’t kill anyone when falling down, or, if it was not material, it couldn’t fall in the first place. Furthermore, the only way for the heavens to cover the earth like a dome and for Allah to prevent them from crashing upon the earth is if in fact the earth is flat!
Now someone might argue that the Quran is using phenomenological language here, ordinary speech that is not meant to convey scientific fact. For instance, even today we find meteorologists using the phrases “sunrise” and “sunset” without anyone finding fault with it. Therefore, the Quran is speaking from the earth’s vantage-point, that from our perspective on earth the sun seems to be rising and setting.
The only problem with this claim is that it completely ignores the preceding commentaries that posit a stationary earth with the sun, moon and stars all orbiting around it. Hence, from the early Islamic perspective neither Muhammad nor his companions were understood to be using phenomenological language. Rather, they were seen by those closest to them to be speaking quite literally.
In light of all this, we would like to ask the following questions. Seeing that both Ibn Kathir and Tabari cite Islamic traditions from Muhammad and others such as Ibn `Abbas in relation to the orbit of the sun, moon and stars how can one possibly accept Muhammad as a prophet in light of his comments that are brimming with scientific errors? Does the sun and moon travel together on a similar course? Was the moon actually a sun before God stripped it of its luminosity? Does the moon have light of its own? Is there really an ocean in space where the sun, moon and stars travel within? Why is there no mentioning the fact that the earth is actually orbiting around the sun? Why does Ibn Kathir claim that the earth is not traveling at all but is rather stationary? All these factors make it hard for any thinking individual to take Naik’s claim that the Quran is a scientific miracle or that Muhammad was actually God’s prophet seriously.
The following is from Qisas al-Anbiya-Tales of the Prophets:
“Wahb said: Then God created the sun and the moon. The sun, He created from the light of the Throne, and the moon He created from the light of His veil.
Kaab used to say that on the Day of Resurrection the sun and the moon will be led like bulls and hurled into Hell. When Ibn Abbas heard this, he grew angry and said, ‘Kaab has lied. God praised the sun and the moon, saying, He likewise compelleth the sun and the moon, which diligently perform their courses, to serve you (14:33). How then can they be cast into Hell?’
Wahb ibn Munabbih said: God entrusted the sun and the moon to angels who send them out for a while and draw them back for a while, as He hath said: God causeth the night to succeed the day, and he causeth the day to succeed the night (22:61). Therefor, what is subtracted from one period is added to the other.
The people of the Torah say that God began to create on a Sunday and finished on a Saturday, whereupon He sat on the Throne; therefore, they have adopted that day as a holiday.
Ibn Abbas said: The beginning was on a Saturday and the end on Friday. God rested on Friday, so for that reason we have made it a holiday.
The Prophet said that Friday is the mistress of the day of the week and is greater in God’s view than Id al-Fitra and Yawm al-Adha. Friday has five significances: on that day Adam was created, the spirit was breathed into him, he was married on that day, and on that day He took him unto Himself. Also on that day is a time during which God’s servants ask their Lord for nothing He does not grant (a variant report adds: …so long as it is not a thing forbidden).
And on that day will Doomsday commence.” (Ibid., pp. 15-16)
This story also confirms that the moon has its own light. In fact, this tradition presumes a young earth along with the fact that the sun and moon were created only after the earth and its vegetation. (Cf., pp. 8-15) Compare this with the following Islamic traditions:
Sahih Muslim, Chapter MCLV, The beginning of creation and the creation of Adam, Hadith No. 6707:
“Abu Huraira reported that Allah’s Messenger took hold of my hands and said: Allah the Exalted and Glorious, created the clay on Saturday and He created the mountains on Sunday and He created the trees on Monday and He created the things entailing labour on Tuesday and created light on Wednesday and He caused animals to spread on Thursday and created Adam after ‘Asr on Friday; the last creation at the last hour of the hours of Friday, ie. Between afternoon and night.”
Muhammad states that vegetation preceded the formation of light, i.e. the sun. It must be emphasized that Sahih Muslim is considered the second most reliable source of hadith collections. Since you barking stone kissers are all Sunni Muslims this means you can’t simply throw this source under the bus, much like your god threw your profit under the bus by allowing a Jewess to poison and murder that filthy monster, seeing it is considered the second most reliable collection of traditions.
And just in case you stone lickers want to hide behind Sauda’s “fat ass” and throw Sahih Muslim into the garbage can where your profit and his book, belong here’s a slew of Muslim stone smoochers that believed that this tradition was actually sound:
64. Ibn Taimiyyah, Majmu’ Fatawa (37 vols., ed. Abd al-Rahmân b. Qasim & his son Muhammad, Riyad, 1398), 18:18f. Ibn Taimiyyah mentions that Imâm Muslim’s authentication of this hadîth is supported by Abû Bakr al-Anbari & Ibn al- Jauzi, whereas al-Baihaqi supports those who disparaged it. Al-Albani says that it was Ibn al-Madini who criticised it, whereas Ibn Ma’in did not (the latter was known to be very strict, both of them were shaikhs of al-Bukhârî). He further says that the hadîth is Sahih, and does not contradict the Qur’ân, contrary to the probable view of the scholars who criticised the hadîth, since what is mentioned in the Qur’ân is the creation of the heavens and the earth in six days, each of which may be like a thousand years, whereas the hadîth refers to the creation of the earth only, in days which are shorter than those referred to in the Qur’ân (Silsilah al-A hadîth as-Sahihah, no. 1833). (see Islamic Awareness’ An Introduction To The Science Of Hadith
Appendix & Endnotes )
Hence, we find Muslims disputing amongst themselves over which hadiths are sound and which are not. Yet, the fact remains that Sahih Muslim is not the only Islamic source indicating that both Muhammad and his Companions believed in a young earth and that the sun was created after vegetation. Historians such as at-Tabari also record this fact. The following traditions are taken entirely from The History of al-Tabari, Volume 1- General Introduction and from the Creation to the Flood (trans. Franz Rosenthal, State University of New York Press, Albany 1989), pp. 187-193:
“We have stated before that time is but hours of night and day and that the hours are but traversal by the sun and the moon of the degrees of the sphere. Now then, this being so, there is (also) a sound tradition from the Messenger of God told us by Hannad b. al-Sari, who also said that he read all of the hadith (to Abu Bakr)- Abu Bakr b. ‘Ayyash- Abu Sa’d al-Baqqal- ‘Ikrimah- Ibn Abbas: The Jews came to the Prophet and asked him about the creation of the heavens and the earth. He said: God created the earth on Sunday and Monday. He created the mountains and the uses they possess on Tuesday. On Wednesday, He created trees, water, cities and the cultivated barren land. These are four (days). He continued (citing the Qur’an): ‘Say: Do you really not believe in the One Who created the earth in two days, and set up others like Him? That is the Lord of the worlds. He made it firmly anchored (mountains) above it and blessed it and decreed that it contain the amount of food it provides, (all) in four days, equally for those asking’- for those who ask. On Thursday, He created heaven. On Friday, He created the stars, the sun, the moon, and the angels, until three hours remained. In the first of these three hours He created the terms (of human life), who would live and who would die. In the second, He cast harm upon everything that is useful for mankind. And in the third, (He created) Adam and had him dwell in Paradise. He commanded Iblis to prostrate himself before Adam, and He drove Adam out of Paradise at the end of the hour. When the Jews asked: What then, Muhammad? He said: ‘Then He sat straight upon the Throne.’ The Jews said: You are right, if you had finished, they said, with: Then He rested. Whereupon the Prophet got very angry, and it was revealed: ‘We have created the heavens and the earth and what is between them in six days, and fatigue did not touch Us. Thus be patient with what you say.'”
According to this tradition from Ibn Abbas, Muhammad believed the earth and everything within it was created on the first four days whereas the heavens and the constellations were created afterwards on Thursday and Friday. Hence, Muhammad believed that vegetation was created nearly two days before the sun was even formed.
“According to al-Muthanna- al-Hajjaj- Hammad- ‘Ata’ b. al-Sa’ib- ‘Ikrimah: The Jews asked the Prophet: What about Sunday? The Messenger of God replied: On it, God created the earth and spread it out. They asked about Monday, and he replied: On it, He created Adam. They asked about Tuesday, and he replied: On it, He created the mountains, water, and so on. They asked about Wednesday, and he replied: Food. They asked about Thursday, and he replied: He created the heavens. They asked about Friday, and he replied: God created night and day. Then, when they asked about Saturday and mentioned God’s rest(ing on it), he exclaimed: God be praised! God then revealed: ‘We have created the heavens and the earth and what is between them in six days, and fatigue did not touch Us.'”
Once again we have “food”, i.e. vegetation, appearing on Wednesday with the sun being created on Friday.
Al-Tabari then comments:
“The two reports transmitted by us from the Messenger of God have made it clear that the sun and the moon were created after God had created many things of His creation. That is because the hadith of Ibn Abbas on the authority of the Messenger of God indicates that God created the sun and the moon on Friday. If this is so, earth and heaven and what was in them, except the angels and Adam, had been created before God created the sun and the moon. All this (thus) existed while there was no light and no day, since night and day are but nouns designating hours known through the traversal by the sun and the moon of the course of the sphere. Now, if it is correct that the earth and the heaven and what was between them, except what we have mentioned, were in existence when there was no sun and no moon, the conclusion is that all existed when there was no night or day. The same (conclusion results from) the following hadith of Abu Hurayrah reported on the authority of the Messenger of God: God created light on Wednesday – meaning by ‘light’ the sun, if God wills.”
Tabari is honest enough to state that both the Quran and Muhammad’s interpretation of it clearly place the sun after the earth and its nourishment had already been made.
Now the fatty is gonna come back and say:
Let me burryyyyyy your prooofiiiiiit and muzzle you Muhammadan.
And then he’ll copy paste garbage that gets refuted over and over again.
O boy!!! Fatty is maaaaad!
Another idiotic copy paste from the braindead crosstian. And as alwas he can’t defend the pornnin his book a la emmanuelle so what does he do then: call the glorious Qur’an a pornbook. Lool hahahhaa. Ooo you wish it was true fatass.
Now fatty do you really think I am impressed by the garbage you copy pasted?? Throwing out as many citations out there in the hopes that you come over as victorious.
Stop quoting weak sources from Tabari dumbass!
For example Ikrimah was considered unreliable by many scholars like Imam Malik.
The “sahih hadith” from Muslim is in fact NOT sahih!
Ibn Kathīr, in his commentary of the Qur’ān writes:
“This hadīth is one of the unusual hadīth found in Sahīh Muslim. `Alī al-Madīnī, al-Bukhārī, and a number of other leading scholars of hadīth have criticized it, saying that it is the statement of Ka`b and that Abū Hurayrah merely heard it from Ka`b al-Ahbar and some narrators merely got confused and attributed it to the Prophet (peace be upon him). This has been thoroughly researched by al-Bayhaqī.”
Ibn Taymiyah comments:
“It is a defective hadīth. It has been declared defective by more than a few scholars.” [Majmū` al-Fatāwā (17/236)]
Moreover, regarding the text itself, al-Qurtubī points out in his commentary on Sahīh Muslim that the text does not convey its meaning with sufficient coherence. He writes in al-Mufhim:
“This hadīth has been related in other sources besides Sahīh Muslim with various conflicting narrations. In some of them the Earth is created on Sunday and Monday while the mountains are created on Tuesday and the trees, rivers, and inhabitants are created on Wednesday, and the Sun, Moon, stars, and angels created on Thursday, and Adam on Friday. These are single-narrator hadīth that conflict with one another and do not provide any practical instruction. We must not rely upon them in determining the order of appearance of created things during those days.’
STOP citing weak sources dumbass!!!
Secondly fatty, why o why can’t you defend your prequel of fifty shades of gray???? The verse in Matthew clearly indicates a flat earth. Yet you gave NOTHING as refutation. The same methodology you used was applied to several verses in your pornbook and yet you don’t give a refutation. Poor poor fatty. It’s okey, it’s okey. Accept the bitchslapping you keep receiving whilr foaming at the mouth and knowing there is NOTHING you can do about it. Nothing.
What a pathetic failure!
i’m going to let your taghut Bassam Zawadi help me to bury your profit in Ikrimah’s “fat ass”. Enjoy!
The “Hanafi Stance” Regarding the Narrator Ikrimah – The Slave of Ibn Abbas
Refuting Modernist “Hanafis”
The “Hanafi Stance” Regarding the Narrator Ikrimah – The Slave of Ibn Abbas By Bassam Zawadi
We have already seen the stance of the Hanafi madhab on the issue of apostates over here. If one were to check the references, he would observe that the Hanafis accepted the authenticity of the hadeeth: “Whoever changes his religion, kill him.”
Only in recent times do we see modernists speaking falsely in the name of the Hanafi madhab trying to attribute the rejection of this hadeeth to the madhab. They base their argument by stating that one of the narrators in the hadeeth is Ikrimah and that he’s supposedly unreliable according to Hanafi principles of hadeeth verification.
Salih bin Ali al-‘Umayrini addresses these arguments surrounding Ikrimah.1 We will quickly summarize how Salih addresses these arguments…
Argument: Ali bin Abdullah bin Abbass Accused Ikrimah of Lying Answer: The isnad for this contains Yunus bin Abi Ziyad and he’s a weak and unreliable narrator.
Argument: Ibn Sireen Accused Ikrimah of Being a Liar Answer: The isnad for this contains as-Sult bin Dinar and he’s a weak and unreliable narrator. There’s also an authentic isnad in Ibn Sa’d’s Kitabul Tabaqat demonstrating that Ibn Sireen used to know Ibn Abbas’ narrations from Ikrimah. If he thought Ikrimah was a liar, he wouldn’t have done that.
Argument: Ibn Abi Dhi’b Said That Ikrimah is Not Trustworthy
Answer: We can’t be sure what Ibn Abi Dhi’b actually said, because there is another narration where he says “Ikrimah, the slave of Ibn Abbas is trustworthy”. Imam al-Mizzi mentioned the disparity and couldn’t reach a conclusion as to what Ibn Abi Dhi’bs’ stance truly was. He concluded by saying “Allah knows best”. Imam adh-Dhahabi said that he thinks that the narration which says that Ikrimah is not trustworthy is more likely the view of Ibn Abi Dhi’b, however Imam adh-Dhahabi did not say this with confidence,2 nor did he provide any evidence demonstrating why this is the case. In summary, we can’t be confident as to what Ibn Abi Dhi’bs’ stance truly was.
Argument: Ibn Umar Warned Nafi’ Not to Lie About Him Just as Ikrimah Did With Ibn Abbas
Answer: This has come to us through two chains of transmission. The first one contains Ayyub bin Yazeed, who is majhool (unknown). The second one contains Yahya al-Bukka’ & Abdullah ‘Isa al-Khazzar who are both unreliable.
Argument: Ibn al-Salah, says that Bukhari has reported from narrators who were not trusted by others and he gave the example of Ikrimah.
Answer: This is extremely misleading. In no way is Ibn Salah insinuating that Ikrimah is weak, rather he was pointing out that Imams such as Muslim and Bukhari included narrators despite being criticized by others before. This is because in order for a valid criticism of the narrator to be there, the criticism must be highlighted clearly in detail and authentically. Mere criticism not backed up by evidence has no negative effect on the status of the narrator. On the contrary, Ibn al-Salah was actually speaking positively of Ikrimah by insinuating that the criticisms against him weren’t valid.
Argument: Imam Muslim Would Only Narrate from Ikrimah if There Was a Corroborating Chain Answer: This in no way entails that Imam Muslim viewed Ikrimah to be weak. Muslim may have very well been cautious about Ikrimah because he wasn’t sure of Ikrimah’s status. In fact, Muslim narrated from people who are less in rank that Ikrimah such as Suwayd bin Sa’eed.
Argument: Imam Malik only narrated one tradition from Ikrimah and Imam Malik disliked Ikrimah.
Answer: Imam Malik disliking Ikrimah was likely due to his (Kharijite) views as highlighted by Ibn Abi Hatim. This has no bearing on whether Imam Malik found him reliable to narrate from. In fact, Ibn Abdul Barr – the famous Maliki jurist – argued that Imam Malik relied on the tradition from Ikrimah in his book on Hajj instead of the narration coming from ‘Ata, despite ‘Ata being from one of the great Taabi’is. This demonstrates that Imam Malik found Ikrimah to be reliable. Some have mentioned that Ikrimah was a Kharijite and so this should raise concerns, however as Abdulmajeed al-Turkmani shows3 there are four opinions in the Hanafi madhab regarding the acceptance of ahaadeeth from innovators:
1) Their narrations are not accepted at all with no conditions attached.
2) If his innovation reaches to the level of kufr, his narrations won’t be accepted.
3) Even if he’s an extreme innovator such as a Raafidi or anthropomorphist, his narrations will still be accepted if his belief doesn’t allow him to lie in order to promote his religion (and this applies to kharijites).
4) If his innovation reaches the level of kufr such that he denies something mutawatir from the religion, then he’s to be rejected. Also, his narrations which specifically promote the beliefs of his sect are to be rejected.
As we could see, Ikrimah’s Kharijite affiliations according to opinions 2-4 don’t have any negative implications on him as a narrator. In fact, we see that the dominant and majority Hanafi opinion on this matter is that Ikrimah’s Kharijism can’t be used as a criticism against his ability to narrate reliably. Also, we must remember that the early Hanafis accepted this hadeeth of Ikrimah. We have no report of any of the early Hanafis rejecting this hadeeth of the apostates reported by him. This also includes Hanafis who adopted opinion no. 1 above, such as the likes of al-Bazdawi, Sarakhsi, etc. None of them rejected this hadith narrated by Ikrimah.
As we have just seen, the criticisms against Ikrimah are either falsely attributed to those who claimed to have said them, or are irrelevant to his status as a reliable narrator. There maybe other criticisms, however none which could be backed up with reliable evidence to the extent that it would deem Ikrimah to be an unreliable narrator. Go here and see all the praise he has received from the scholars of Jarh wa-Ta’deel. To deem Ikrimah unreliable would entail discarding thousands of narrators accepted as reliable if we were to be consistent.
1 Salih bin Ali al-‘Umayrini, ar-Ridda Bayna al-Hadd wal-Hurriyah, (Dar at-Tadmurriyah, Riyadh, 1st edition, 2013), pp.180-195. Also, see Faruq Bo’izza, Aqwaal ‘Ikrimah Mawlah Ibn ‘Abbas fi at-Tafseer, pp. 14-27, and the article at-Tahqeeq wal-Insaaf li-‘Ikrimah Mawlah Ibn Abbass by the Salaf Center for Studies and Research for a defense of ‘Ikrimah from the allegations lodged against him.
2 His “Allah knows best” remark alludes to that.
3 Abdulmajeed al-Turkmani, Diraasaat fi-Usool al-Hadeeth ‘ala Manhaj al-Hanafiyyah, (Maktabat as- Sa’aada, Karachi, 1st edition, 2009), pp. 163-173
DAMN, YOU JUST GOT BURIED BY YOUR OWN IDOL ZAWADI! Now that is what I call an epic beat down!
Like I said, any time you open your filthy pagan mouth I will humiliate your filthy profit.
As I predicted, I knew a filthy stone kissing pagan like you would throw Muslim under the bus much like your god threw your vile profit under the bus by allowing a Jewess to murder him via poison. Therefore, enjoy this since I am about to bury you in your profit’s “fat ass.”
The fact is a pagan stone smoocher like you must contend with the fact that the hadith on the days of creation was included within a work that many Muslims deem to be the second most authentic collection of narrations ever compiled. In fact, some of the Islamic scholars claim that in some aspects Sahih Muslim is actually superior to al-Bukhari’s collection!
“… Although Sahih al-Bukhari is the most reliable collection of Ahadith, however, Sahih Muslim has certain aspects of superiority. Imam Muslim adhered strictly to most of the principles of the Science of Hadith which were somehow at some places ignored by his teacher Imam Bukhari. Imam Muslim accepted for his collection only such Ahadith which had been transmitted with an unbroken chain of reliable narrators, free from all defects and were in perfect harmony with the narrations of other narrators. He has recorded only those ahadith which were transmitted at least by two different transmitters from two different Companions. Imam Bukhari has sometimes used the Kunyah (surname) of the narrators and sometimes their names. Imam Muslim avoided this confusion. Imam Muslim is also particular in pointing out the slightest difference in the text of the narrations. Imam Bukhari has fragmented most of the Ahadith and presented the portions under different chapters, while Imam Muslim presented them as a whole narration. So, the works of both Imams provide different approaches for the scholars and readers of Ahadith.” (The Translation of the Meanings of Summarized Sahih Muslim, Publisher’s Note, Volume 1, p. ii)
“Imam Muslim compiled many books and treatises on Hadith, the most important of his works is the compilation of the Hadith collection Al-Jami‘ As-Sahih, which is famous by the name of Sahih Muslim. Some scholars of Hadith opine that in some respects IT IS THE BEST AND MOST AUTHENTIC COLLECTION of Ahadith. Imam Muslim laboriously collected 300,000 Ahadith, but after critical study, he selected only 4,000 Ahadith for this collection…
“Many students learned the Science of Hadith from Imam Muslim. Those who became famous and occupied a prominent position are: Abu Hatim Razi, Musa bin Harun, Ahmad bin Salamah, Abu ‘Isa Tirmidhi, Abu Bakr bin Khuzaimah, Abu ‘Awanah and Hafiz Dhahbi.” (Ibid., p. v; capital emphasis ours)
This means that these traditions thoroughly met Imam Muslim’s stringent criteria of authenticity, which also indicates that this renowned hadith scholar was fully convinced that these were actual statements uttered by Muhammad. Therefore, a pagan like you is going to have to do a lot more than to simply brush aside these traditions on the grounds that it is a weak narration since the fact still remains that according to the very strict criteria employed by Imam Muslim they are genuine sayings of the historical Muhammad (that is, as far as Islamic historiography and hadith criticism are concerned).
I’m not done burying you in your profit’s “fat ass”:
The following quotation is taken from the Muslim website Islamic Awareness (IA):
Imam Muslim said: “I have not included in my present book any thing BUT WITH PROOF [regarding authenticity], and I have not left out anything but with proof.” He also said: I did not include everything that I judge authentic/Sahih, I ONLY INCLUDED WHAT RECEIVED A UNANIMOUS AGREEMENT, i.e., WHAT FULFILLED ALL THE CRITERIA OF AUTHENTICITY AGREED UPON [by the scholars].
And Muslim has presented [his collection] TO THE SCHOLARS OF HIS TIME, like Imam Abu Zar`ah, AND RETAINED WHAT WAS VOID OF DEFECT, and left out what had some defect. (Al-Imam Muhyee ad-Din Abi Zakariyya Yahya bin Sharaf al-Nawawi, Sahih Muslim Bi Sharh al-Imam al-Nawawi, Volume I, [Dar al-Khair, 1994 (1414 A.H.)], Volume I, p. 1) (Khalid al-Khazraji, Muhammad Ghoniem & M S M Saifullah, On The Nature Of Hadith Collections Of Imam Al-Bukhari & Muslim; capital emphasis ours)
This proves that this particular tradition thoroughly met Imam Muslim’s stringent criteria of authenticity, which also indicates that this renowned hadith scholar was fully convinced that this was an actual narration of Muhammad. Therefore, Williams is going to have to do a lot more than simply toss this report aside as someone’s mistaken view since according to the very strict criteria employed by Imam Muslim this is a genuine saying of the historical Muhammad (that is, as far as Islamic historiography and hadith criticism are concerned).
Nor was Imam Muslm the only hadith scholar that collected this narration. For instance, Ibn Kathir appealed to this same report in his explanation on Q. 7:54:
The Universe was created in Six Days
Allah states that He created the universe, the heavens and earth and all that is in, on and between them in six days, as He has stated in several Ayat in the Qur’an. These six days are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On Friday, the entire creation was assembled and on that day, Adam was created. There is a difference of opinion whether these days were the same as our standard days as suddenly comes to the mind, or each day constitutes one thousand years, as reported from Mujahid, Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, and from Ibn `Abbas according to Ad-Dahhak’s narration from him. As for Saturday, no creation took place in it since it is the seventh day of (of the week). The word ‘As-Sabt’ means stoppage, or break. Imam Ahmad recorded Abu Huraryah saying: Allah’s Messenger told me…
((Allah created the dust on Saturday, and He created the mountains on Sunday, and He created the trees on Monday, and He created the unpleasant things on Tuesday and He created the light on Wednesday and He spread the creatures through out it on Thursday and He created Adam after ‘Asr on between ‘Asr and the night.)) (Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (Surat Al-A’raf to the end of Sura Yunus), First Edition: May 200, Volume 4, pp. 76-77)
Imam Ahmad is Ahmad ibn Hanbal, a Muslim scholar and hadith compiler who has a school of Islamic jurisprudence named in his honor. Ibn Kathir was obviously referring to his collection of hadiths known as Musnad Ahmad, as even the translators themselves point out:
Ahmad 2:327 and Muslim no. 2149. (Ibid., fn. 2, p. 77)
Thus, we have at least two renowned hadith scholars that transmitted this narrative!
Finally, one of Salafi Islam’s greatest hadith scholars al-Albani chided the Muslims who rejected this hadith on the grounds that it contradicts the Quran:
“Allah created the soil on Saturday, then he created the mountains on Sunday, then he created the trees on Monday, then he created what is reprehensible on Tuesday, then he created the light on Wednesday, then he made the animals on Thursday, then he created Adam late afternoon (after Asr) of Friday as the last of creation at the last hour of Friday between Asr and night time.” Sahih.
This hadith does not differ with the Quran as some assume, review al-Mishkat # 5735, and the abridged copy of “The Height” by Al-Zahabi, Hadith # 71. Also, view the lengthy investigation in the book on page 664. Its summary is that the details in the hadith are different than the details in the Quran, and its days are different. In this case it is mandatory for scholars “to hug one another in lieu of beating each other.” (Shaikh al-Albani, The Complete Collection of the Sahih Hadith Series, Volume 4 (of 7 volumes))
The last sentence is an exhortation from Al-Albani who was frustrated that some from within the Islamic camp were questioning the tension between the Quranic account of creation and this particular hadith. Albani was urging Muslim scholars to work together, and not against each other, concerning this tension in order to find a way of reconciling these conflicting statements.
In light of the foregoing, a filthy stone kissing pagan like you has no choice as a Sunni Muslim but to view this narration as an authentic saying of his prophet.
Boy did you just help me destroy your profit for all to see! So keep barking like the mad dog you are and I’ll keep muzzling your profit and his dog… err I mean god. 😉
Now I will let Hamza Yusuf stuff you and your profit in Sauda’s very obese “fat ass,” since he had you in mind when discussing clowns like you dismissing hadiths because they are supposedly “weak”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COrxzfd5d2k
The fact is your whole religion and god are weak!
Again thank you for helping me bury your profit further within Allah’s flat earth, in the pits of hell itself! Much appreciated.
Buahahahhaa poor fatty!!!
So you give quotes of Muslim saying that he uses everything with proof. That’s great except aaaaaam: he is NOT infallible.
All you do is basically ignore the reports saying that some of the very few hadiths are unreliable. The hadith contained a narrator that was deemed weak by many including ibn Kathir.
So you have proven nothing. Saying some people believed Muslim was more reliable than Bukhari is another appeal to authority. Never mind the fact that most agree it’s the opposite.
Thanks for provin you’re an idiot!
And then you give me a video of Hamza but dumbass listen to what he says in the beginning: sahih Muslim is like 97%. Of the thousands of hadiths in Muslim there is then 3% that will not be reliable and even that is a very high percentage (normally there are far fewer hadiths that are unrelialbe).
Buahaha what a dumbass you are. Good job refuting urself fatty.
O and since we are talking about unreliability, lets talk about your pornbook.
Is the luke birth narrative reliable. Ehrman keeps on bitchslapping you idiots with it. Lol! Most of CHRISTIAN scholar reject it as a historical event.
Ai ai ai. Damn fatty, your pornbook is the biggest joke ever.
Lol, I’m loving this! 🤣
And fatty after tens of comments has YET to refute the flat earth his pornbook promotes. Fatty why did satan take your pussy god to a high mountain and “see the kingdoms of the earth”?
Why does your own methodology bitchslap several verses in your pornbook regarding the spreading out of the earth?
Remember the triple F folks: fat, filthy, fraud.
Shamy don’t be silly…. you know deep within yourself that the Quran is addressing mankind as the earth appears to be in the eye of the beholder. Simple 😊
You just prove to me that your mother is miss piggy. Because a lady will not have a son using that kind of language. Keep up the nasty name calling and language. Prove to me how much of a pig education your mother gave you. Your nasty language might upgrade her from miss piggy to queen piggy lol. Come on that I’m right, make my day. 😊. Your language will prove if your mother was a lady or a pig. Come on upgrade her status to Queen piggy.
LOL, another Christian who can’t handle being put in their place! Come on Miss Piggy, why don’t you try to teach me (you’re a muppet, get it 😉 )? Look, you can teach men here. This blog isn’t run by followers of Saul of Tarsus. 😉
So many childish comments and yet none of them contain a grain of respons/refutation to the objections put forth againsy her pornbook. Yep the little girl is a prime example of a cheerleader.
Highlighting the Quran’s geocentric worldview
Not sure what this has to do with the present topic. Do you have any arguments as to the flat earth claim? I don’t need to watch a video. You can just present your arguments and we’ll go from there.
LOL, hey guys, Sammy is mad again! Remember when someone said you can disagree without launching personal attacks? Hmm, and then what does Shamu do? Launch personal attacks!
Sammy, I know you don’t like being put on the spot which is why you go on your rapid-fire rants, and then end with another idiotic “challenge”. I have already told you many time, King Kong. Anything you want to say, you can say it here. I don’t do debates, and I certainly would not waste time debating a loser such as yourself.
How are those rabbit turds? 😉
“And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.”
This speaks against a flat earth theory, not for it. There is some kind of miracle going on here which, if the earth was flat, would not be necessary.
😂🤣🤣 obviously, you didn’t read the article ignoramus’. It’s not a miracle. Its just good old ignorance.
“in a moment of time” rules out a flat earth theory.
Satan would have no control over the time it would take to see the kingdoms of the earth if Jesus could see them from the top of the mountain.
You’re pathetic! The kingdoms could have been shown from the ground too. They didn’t need to go to a “very high mountain”. Give it up. Your pathetic theories are based on assumptions and nothing else.
Now you are grasping at straws to defend your nonsense.
Now you’re running away to defend your nonsense. Of course you would want to avoid the details of your so-called “gospel”!
Just looking at the earth itself is not looking at the kingdoms of the earth. So Jesus had to see something that the devil showed him by a miracle.
You have no proof otherwise.
Oy vei, read the article stupid! I showed that Matthew had the whole world in mind.
Oh veh, I dont care what Matthew had in mind. The text counts.
Oy vei, the text shows that he was referring to the whole world, silly Iggy. 😂
Your god had to “inspire” Matty, so what was in his mind is important. And we can see what he was thinking by his choice of words.
Oh veh, the text shows that the devil was showing the kingdoms of the world, not the whole world.
Oh veh Faiz fails again.
Buahahahhaa this fool just doesn’t get it.
That’s why he’s called Ignoramus!
Oy vei, Iggy is just as clueless as the other clowns that have tried to refute the damning evidence. Read the article Iggy you dummy! What Greek word did Matthew use to describe the “kingdoms of the world”? What was the word for “world”?
You’re pathetic! The kingdoms could have been shown from the ground too. They didn’t need to go to a “very high mountain”.”
Oh veh, I guess that’s why screens are laid flat on the floor in cinemas.
Faiz brilliant logic again.
😂🤣😂 is this guy for real? Really, is this the best you morons can offer?
Oh don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of pus and other delectable drinks in hell, you silly pagan! Maybe you’ll have some bread cooked over human excrement too! 😉
Aisha the mothet of whores
Listen to my old scumbag husband. My vagina is too wet for our beloved pedo Muhammad
Maybe you would love some midianite virgins?
Apparently, after two tries, you still don’t know how to spell mother. I guess your Canaanite god’s ignorance rubbed off on you.
Muhammad the pedo
Bring my wife garment. So I can be a good transgender.
You’re obviously quite deranged.
Did you learn how to spell mother? 😉
I did not know who to spell because my husband was an illiterate prick. If someone write “shite” and “Muhammad”. And ask Muhammad which one is his name he won’t know 🙈🙉🙊
Aisha the mother of whores
See I’m still making mistakes. Because I’m an idiot whore from the 7th century married to an iliiterate prick. What did you expect son of Mutah?
Yes you are an idiot whore, the minion of an ignorant Canaanite god. 😂
It’s just a disgusting filthy xtian as usual. Let him spew the venom and the lies so he can earn more hellfire. Let him rejoice. On the Day of Judgement he’ll cry and say “I didn’t mean it like that. I am sorry, I am sorry!!!” and into the hellfire he goes for eternity (unless he repents) while living on earth thinking he could say the most vile, filthy stuff and then just get away with it because he believes someone allegedly pays for his sins. He probably doesn’t even believe what he is saying to be wrong in any sense.
Just let him be the filth that he us. He’ll be dead soon anyways. Just another waste of molecules and space.
I know, I’m just humoring the freak. Plus, it further exposes the shoddy nature of Christian apologetics. If this is the best they can do, they must really be clueless on how to stop the march of Islam.
Erasmus you have got to be kidding me!!! This is the most silly respons I have seen in a looonh time. Woow, just woow!
Erasmus appealed to Luke 4:5 and the phrase “in a moment of time” (KJV) or “in an instant” (NIV). And this seems to be excuse that other apologists use as well. To answer the problem with Matthew, they appeal to Luke, but there are a few problems with this argument.
1. First, it is widely believed that Luke was a Gentile, most likely a Greek physician.
2. Luke’s version of Jesus’ temptation differs from Matthew by the addition of the phrase “in an instant” but also in the latter’s choice of the word for “world”. Whereas Matthew used the word “kosmos”, Luke used the word “oikoumenē”. While this word can mean the whole world as well, it is interesting that it was often used by Greek writers to refer to the land inhabited by the Greeks or to the Roman Empire. See Thayer’s Lexicon: https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G3625&t=KJV. Strong’s Definitions also notes that it was usually used to refer to the Roman Empire by Greek writers:
“οἰκουμένη oikouménē, oy-kou-men’-ay; feminine participle present passive of G3611 (as noun, by implication, of G1093); land, i.e. the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the Roman empire:—earth, world.”
So did Luke really mean the whole world or just the Roman Empire? It is an intriguing possibility that he could have meant the latter. Why does this matter? Since he was an educated Greek physician, he would probably not have believed in a flat earth to begin with. This would explain his choice of words. In fact, Luke used “oikoumenē” three times in the gospel (2:1, 4:5, 21:26), whereas Matthew used it only once (24:14). In contrast, Luke used “kosmos” three times (9:25, 11:50, 12:30), whereas Matthew used it 9 times. Also, Luke is considered to also be the author of Acts, and there he used “oikoumenē” 5 times, but “kosmos” is used 0 times.
3. Given Luke’s education, it also explains his addition of the phrase “in an instant”. He still has the devil take Jesus to a high mountain, but the use of the phrase “in an instant” is Luke’s own addition. It is unanimously accepted that Luke wrote after Matthew, so either Luke used Matthew as a source or they were both relying on a similar third-party (perhaps an oral tradition). Either way, Matthew never used the phrase “in an instant”, so appealing to Luke changes nothing. Matthew’s flat earth remains. Perhaps Luke was trying correct the blunder, especially given his audience which was supposed to be an educated Gentile class. We see this many times when comparing the Synoptic gospels. For example, Luke mysteriously omitted the story of the Gentile woman begging Jesus to help her daughter. Why would he do that? Given his audience, a possible motive could have been to not offend them with such a story.
Seems both sides failed in the “experiment” as both sides are spewing sinful anger and name calling and abuse.
Amazing how almost nobody just argues their case in a calm and reasonable way – we can be passionate without insults. I have tried sincerely to abide by that principle.
Kenny, you are a hypocrite. When given the chance, you do not hesitate to call your opponents names or insult Islam or Muslim sensitivities. So stop acting like the typical “I am holier than thou” Christian.
I bet you wont say to shamoun that he needs to stop. Cus you know what he’ll do to you. He’ll start insulting you too. Proves you are a hypocrite and a coward for not manning up to him and adressing to him what you think is right. You just say it in a way that is not directly targetted at him cus you know he would turn on you in the blink of an eye. That’s the weak “brotherhood” you faith offers where those that are considered to be the “best” by the christians are the ones with the loudest, venomous mouths that will, when confronted even with nice messages saying could you please tone it down, turn on them and insult them viciously.
Both of you or all of you on both sides, who throw out insults and name calling need to stop.
Sam, but we cannot expect Muslims to behave properly, because they don’t have the gospel power nor the Holy Spirit within them to act properly.
But you, Sam, you claim to be a Christian and regenerated and have the Holy Spirit, and yet you do this kind of sinful style all the time here and other places. Wow, it is amazing. Have you learned nothing in sanctification and holiness in your life and current situation, and anything from all the NT passages that speak of being patient and respectful, even to unbelievers and that God’s word to us says “don’t curse them when the curse you” – ? (I Peter 3:8-9 and 15-17 and 2 Timothy 2:24-26- you are definitely not a prophet, nor an apostle, so don’t give me any of that garbage justification that you can use harsh language like Jesus did vs. the Pharisees, or Paul vs. Elymas in Acts 13, etc. That is a joke of exegesis and theology. We can still rebuke at times, but not “baptized” in all the sin and cursing and name calling you do.
Sam, you really need to repent of all the insults and name calling, etc. It would do better to cut out all the insulting language and just argue with texts, and quotes, and reason. Also, make your points shorter, cut out all the capitals (feels like yelling and screaming in internet blog parlance etiquette) It does not matter if Faiz or Atlas curse or show that their religion does not have the power of the Holy Spirit to produce character within the person. They, being unregenerate, don’t have any spiritual power, and they are ignorant of the truth. I am surprised though, that you, who claim to be a believer in Christ, continue to use all your insults and name calling and sinful anger. And you will probably turn on me again (that’s ok), and quote something from the Gospels or narratives, and claim you are a prophet or apostle and you can insult these unbelievers all you want. Brother, historical narrative of those rebukes are true, but you have no authority to claim them for yourself. Especially when the emphasis of NT commands to us are the exact opposite.
The commands to us on how to behave towards unbelievers are passages like these: (even though “brotherly” means to each other in the church, the application is clear to both kinds of people, because of the context of suffering under persecution and what 1 Peter 3:15-17 and other passages say.
8 To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; 9 not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. ”
I Peter 3:8-9
Have you ever even read that passage and thought about it? (and the context of harmonious marriages, 1 Peter 3:1-7, etc. & how it points back to Jesus’ example in 2:19-24 – look at verse 2:19 – 20
“For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God. ”
but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; 16 and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. 17 For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong.
I Peter 3:15-17
Sam, have you ever even meditated on those passages that it is better to be slandered and let that go and suffer for doing what is right?
If you are regenerate, repent of your whole style and sinful anger, get rid of the over the top insults and name calling, and get back to character, holiness, love, patience, and do apologetics properly – make your arguments based on Scripture, texts, reason, logic, etc. and get rid of the snark. It is a terrible witness and the Muslims are laughing at your style. No one is reading your long posts and the guy that put up the saxophone video is exactly right. This is a joke.
24 The Lord’s bond-servant ,must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, 25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
Sam, have you ever even read those passages and sought to apply them to your behavior with Muslims?
Repent, and do proper apologetics and evangelism.
You can still be passionate and defend the gospel and the truth, without all the bravado and insults and sinful cursing and sinful anger.
You are a bad witness for Christ and you give the enemies of the gospel ammunition and justification for not listening to you.
Ah, finally! Ken speaks up!
OK Ken. Let’s give this another shot. You want a civilized discussion? Let’s try it. How do you answer the argument I have raised against Matthew 4:8? We already know that Shamoun will keep ranting and raving. So let’s ignore him and get down to business.
This post is the worst. When two hate-preachers go to war.
Christophe de Rauglaudre
You gotta admit though, it is kinda funny. Somehow, ‘profit’, whales and rabbit turds keep coming up.
The rabbit turds thing is an inside joke. I wrote a refutation of Shamoun on rabbits chewing the cud, as it says in Leviticus.
https://bloggingtheology2.com/2018/12/07/on-rabbits-and-rumination-a-response-to-christian-interpretations-of-leviticus-115-6/
Oh lighten up drama queen. “Hate preacher”? Moi? I do think Christianity is a false religion, and I have no qualms with putting loudmouths like Sammy in their place, but I don’t “hate” Christians. Well, I do hate the fanatics among them, just like I hate ISIS fanatics.
Both the Bible and Quran share a flat-earth geocentric worldview. And this is perfectly ok, what else could it be? Accept the obvious and move on. Fundamentalist assertiveness only gives religion a bad name.
You keep making assertions but don’t provide any substantive argument. I asked you to do that before. Anyone can just link to a random video. Did you even bother to research this topic objectively, or do you just blindly accept some random video because it agrees with your assumptions?
Hey guys, Sammy is evidently quite obsessed with me! Now he is sending messages through Facebook! Needless to say, I blocked him.
It’s okay Sammy. Just because you are unable to refute me does not mean you need to turn into some kind of creepy stalker. Yikes!
Buahahhaha didbhe really???
Buahahahhaa. He would NEVER do that unless his ego is getting manhandled. Wahahaha. Fatty is triggered.
Can you post what he says here?
You know I can’t find it now. Maybe it got deleted after I blocked him. I’ll look for it, inshallah.
Emma get bent
Emma is probably Sammy’s ex wife, or his alias account, or heck it might be David Wood dressed up as an ugly woman. Grow up Sammy, the only thing youve proven is that you are an idiot who needs to hit the gym and go on a diet… oh and use some rogaine for goodness sake, you bald f*ck
Speaking of “vaginas,” let share how your filthy god describes the conception of Jesus in his filthy book of porn. Enjoy!
It is actually the Qur’an that describes Jesus’ virginal conception and birth in very graphic language:
And (remember) her who guarded her SEXUAL ORGAN (Arabic- farjahaa): We breathed into her from Our Spirit, and We made her and her son a Sign for all people. S. 21:91
And Mary the daughter of ‘Imran, who guarded her SEXUAL ORGAN (Arabic- farjahaa) and We breathed INTO IT of Our spirit; and she testified to the truth of the words of her Lord and of His revelations, and was one of the devout (servants). S. 66:12
The word farjahaa, from farj, refers to a person’s private area, to their private parts. Here are some verses which use this word in this connection:
Prosperous are the believers who in their prayers are humble … and guard their private parts (lifuroojihim). S. 23:1-2,5 Arberry
Say to the believers, that they cast down their eyes and guard their private parts (furoojahum); that is purer for them. God is aware of the things they work. And say to the believing women, that they cast down their eyes’ and guard their private parts (furoojahunna), and reveal not their adornment save such as is outward; and let them cast their veils over their bosoms, and not reveal their adornment save to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husbands’ fathers, or their sons, or their husbands’ sons, or their brothers, or their brothers’ sons, or their sisters’ sons, or their women, or what their right hands own, or such men as attend them, not having sexual desire, or children who have not yet attained knowledge of women’s private parts; nor let them stamp their feet, so that their hidden ornament may be known. And turn all together to God, O you believers; haply so you will prosper. S. 24:30-31 Arberry
Men and women who have surrendered, believing men and believing women, obedient men and obedient women, truthful men and truthful women, enduring men and enduring women, humble men and humble women, men and women who give in charity, men who fast and women who fast, men and women who guard their private parts (furoojahum), men and women who remember God oft — for them God has prepared forgiveness and a mighty wage. S. 33:35 Arberry
and guard their private parts (lifuroojihim). S. 70:29 Arberry
In the above references which speak of Christ’s conception, this word is used to describe Allah penetrating Mary’s private area by breathing his Spirit into it.
Mahmoud M. Ayoub contrasts the birth narratives of the Gospel of Luke with that mentioned in the Quran. Capital emphasis is ours:
“The language of this verse (author- Luke 1:35) is clearly circumspect. It implies no sexual union or divine generation of any kind. Furthermore, while Luke’s description agrees both in form and spirit with the Qur’anic idea of the conception of Christ, the language of the Qur’an IS FAR MORE GRAPHIC AND OPEN TO INTERPRETATION.” (Christian-Muslim Encounters, ed. Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad & Wadi Z. Haddad [University Press of Florida, 1995], p. 67)
“… Then of Mary He (author-allegedly God) continues: ‘And she who guarded well [lit. fortified] her chastity [lit. GENERATIVE ORGAN], and thus We breathed INTO HER of our spirit, and We made her and her son a sign [or miracle, ‘Aya] for all beings’ (S. 21:90-91) …
“In the second instance the Qur’an speaks of Mary as a righteous woman who lived in strict chastity and obedience to God: ‘And Mary daughter of ‘Imran who guarded well her GENERATIVE ORGAN farjaha, and thus We breathed INTO HER of our spirit’ (S. 66:12). THE BOLD AND GRAPHIC STATEMENT APPEARS TO HAVE SHOCKED TRADITIONISTS AND COMMENTATORS, so that most of them tried to cover it up with different and FARFETCHED significations or glossed over it with out comment…
“Ibn Kathir interprets the phrase ‘guarded well her generative organ’ to mean: ‘safeguarded and protected it. Guarding well ihsan signifies chastity and high birth.’ He comments on the phrase, ‘and thus We breathed into it of our spirit’ thus ‘that is, through the angel Gabriel. This is because God sent him to her, and he took for her the form of a man of good stature (S. 19:17). God commanded him to breathe INTO THE BREAST OF HER CHEMISE. HIS BREATH WENT DOWN AND PENETRATED HER GENERATIVE ORGAN, AND THUS CAUSED HER TO CONCEIVE JESUS …’” (Ibid.)
“Abu Ja’far al-Tusi, the jurist doctor of the Shi’i community, as well as his well known disciple al-Tabarsi, read the words, ‘We breathed INTO IT’ literally. Al-Tusi says: ‘It has been held that Gabriel BREATHED INTO MARY’S GENERATIVE ORGAN then God created Christ in it’ …” (Ibid., p. 68)
Ibn Kathir provides additional evidence for the very graphic and distasteful nature of the Quranic birth narratives. In his comments on S. 66:12, Ibn Kathir writes:
meaning who protected and purified her honor, by being chaste and free of immorality,
meaning, through the angel Jibril. Allah sent the angel Jibril to Maryam, and he came to her in the shape of a man in every respect. Allah commanded him TO BLOW into a gap of her garment and that breath went into her womb THROUGH HER PRIVATE PART; this is how ‘Isa was conceived. This is why Allah said here,
meaning His decree and His legislation. (Tafsir Ibn Kathir – Abridged, Volume 10, Surat At-Tagabun to the end of the Qur’an, pp. 75-76; capital emphasis ours)
Ibn Kathir makes the following comments in reference to S. 19:22-23:
“Allah, the Exalted, informs about Maryam that when Jibril had spoken to her about what Allah said, she accepted the decree of Allah. Many scholars of the predecessors (Salaf) have mentioned that at this point the angel (who was Jibril) blew into the opening of her garment that she was wearing. Then the breath descended until it entered INTO HER VAGINA and she conceived by the leave of Allah.” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Abridged, Volume 6, Surat Al-Isra’, Verse 39 To the end of Surat Al-Mu’minun, first edition July 2000, p. 244; capital emphasis ours)
Ibn Kathir’s notes on S. 2:223 also help us to see the very graphic nature of the term farj:
this refers to Al-Farj (THE VAGINA), as Ibn ‘Abbas, Mujahid and other scholars have stated. Therefore, anal sex is prohibited, as we will further emphasize afterwards, Allah willing …
Ibn Jurayj (one of the reporters of the Hadith) said that Allah’s Messengers said …
((From the front or from behind, as long as it occurs IN THE FARJ (VAGINA).)) …
Abu Bakr bin Ziyad Naysaburi reported that Isma’il bin Ruh said that he asked Malik bin Anas, “What do you say about having sex with women in the anus?” He said, “You are not an Arab? Does sex occur but in the place of pregnancy? Do it only IN THE FARJ (VAGINA).” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Abridged), Volume 1, Parts 1 and 2 (Surat Al-Fatihah to Verse 252 of Surat Al-Baqarah), first edition January 2000, pp. 618, 619, 622; capital emphasis ours)
In responding to the Shia position regarding the permissibility of temporary marriages (mutah), this Sunni writer defines farj as:
I’arat al-Furuj (Loaning of Vaginas)
The Shi’ah books of fiqh carry a separate chapter entitled “I’arat al-Furuj.” This could literally be translated as “The Loaning of Vaginas.” … (Dr. Ahmad ‘Abdullah Salamah, Shi’ah Concept of Temporary Marriage (Mut’ah))
Here is the final Muslim example showing that farj refers to the female organ:
Narrated Basrah:
A man from the Ansar called Basrah said: I married a virgin woman in her veil. When I entered upon her, I found her pregnant. (I mentioned this to the Prophet). The Prophet said: She will get the dower, for you made her VAGINA (farj) lawful for you. The child will be your slave. When she has begotten (a child), flog her (according to the version of al-Hasan). The version of Ibn AbusSari has: You people, flog her, or said: inflict hard punishment on him. (Sunan of Abu Dawud, Book 11, Number 2126)
And here is how one lexical source defines the term:
Fa-Ra-Jiim = To open, separate, cleave, split, enlarge, part, let a space between, make a room, comfort anything in, dispel cares. An opening, intervening space [gap or breach] between two things. Ex: Parting hind legs or intervening spaces between fingers.
He opened, made room, ample space.
Furijat – Cloven, split, rent, opened.
Farjun (Pl. Furuj) – PUDENDA (SEX ORGAN); chastity, space between legs (of horse or mare), part/s of a person (male/female) INDECENT TO EXPOSE, EXTERNAL PORTIONS OF THE ORGANS OF GENERATION [OF A MALE/FEMALE]. ALSO THE POSTERIOR OF PUDENDUM because it is a place of opening, of between the legs.
faraja vb. (1) perf. pass. 77:9
farj n.m. (pl. furuj) 21:91, 23:5, 24:30, 24:31, 33:35, 50:6, 66:12, 70:29
LL, V6, p: 143, 144, 145 (Project Root List; capital emphasis ours)
Christian writer Abd al-Masih helps to put this in perspective. Commenting on S. 21:91, al-Masih notes:
“Whoever reads verse 91 of Sura al-Anbiya’ 21 carefully could be embarrassed. It is scandalous how Muhammad and his spirit of revelation lift Mary up as the most important of all women, and at the same time tear away her veil of chastity. Her self-protection is not described in a euphemism, but is calculated brutally, as in a business deal:
And she guraded her vagina [farj] so we breathed into her of our spirit. (Sura al-Anbiya’ 21:91)
This revelation is not an honour, but an exposition. Maybe it was customary among Bedouins to speak contemptuously and carelessly about women. But this only shows the rule of Arabic men and their contempt for women. If the best of women is spoken about like this, what about others! The men are never written about like this. They remain covered, holier-than-thou and self-righteous.” (Abd al-Masih, Who Is The Spirit From Allah In Islam? [Light of Life, P.O. Box 13, A-9503, VILLACH AUSTRIA], pp. 46-47)
He notes regarding S. 66:12:
“The second problem is caused by the Arabic language. In Arabic, Allah does not say: ‘so we breathed into her of our spirit’, but ‘into him’. Who is it, into whom the spirit was breathed? The embryo ‘Isa? That is difficult to accept, for then ‘Isa would have existed in Mary’s womb already before the spirit was breathed into her. That would mean that Allah created ‘Isa beforehand or that he existed before he was conceived. Both options are out of the question for Islamic scholars.
Who is it then, into whom the Spirit from Allah was breathed? IT IS ALMOST UNSPEAKABLE, but the last expression in the previous sentence, which is masculine in Arabic, IS THE EXPRESSION FOR MARY’S GENITALS.[43] The literal meaning of Allah’s statement in Arabic is then, ‘so we breathed into her vagina [farj] of our spirit.’ This turns the stomachs of some of our readers.
Rudi Paret, the best translator of the Qur’an into German, confirms the meaning of this phrase in a footnote. This seems not only to us, but also to many Islamic scholars to be a blasphemy. Ibn Mas’ud went so far as to suggest that the Qur’anic text should be changed to read ‘so we breathed into her [Mary] of our spirit.’ It is comforting to see that there are Muslims who prefer the possibility of a fallible Qur’an to a blasphemy like this.
Other commentators explain the expression into him as Mary’s heart or body, which are masculine in Arabic, but not mentioned in the text. These are nothing but attempts to cover up the problem, but the problem itself remains. The assumption that it was an unclean spirit that spoke through Muhammad is obvious. It is almost impossible to imagine that Muslims claim that Jibril himself did this. Here the false statement of an unclean spirit stands against the noble Holy Spirit.” (Ibid., pp. 53-54; capital emphasis ours)
In the above indicated footnote, the author states:
43. According to al-Nasafi: “in her vagina” (Madarik al-Tanzil, vol. 4, p. 272). (Ibid., p. 53)
Like I said, anytime you pagans bark your blasphemies I will humiliate your filthy profit. So keep it up.
Now let’s expose your demon’s heavenly whorehouse which makes playboy mention pale by comparison:
Wherein both will be those (maidens) restraining their glances upon their husbands, whom no man or jinn yatmithhunna (HAS OPENED THEIR HYMENS WITH SEXUAL INTERCOURSE) before them… Houris (beautiful, fair females) restrained in pavilions; Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny? Whom no man or jinn yatmithhunna (HAS OPENED THEIR HYMENS WITH SEXUAL INTERCOURSE) before them. S. 55:56, 72-74 Hilali-Khan
Surely for the godfearing awaits a place of security, gardens and vineyards and maidens WITH SWELLING BREASTS, like of age, and a cup overflowing. S. 78:31-34 Arberry
Thus, the Quran speaks of heavenly creatures who have swelling breasts and who shall be physically penetrated, or deflowered, by both men and jinn!
Lest this child of Lucifer deny that the Quran describes Allah’s abode as a whore house we will cite some of Islam’s premier scholars to refute him:
meaning, wide-eyed maidens WITH FULLY DEVELOPED BREASTS. Ibn ‘Abbas, Mujahid and others have said, …
“This means ROUND BREASTS. They meant by this THAT THE BREASTS OF THESE GIRLS WILL BE FULLY ROUNDED AND NOT SAGGING, because they will be virgins, equal in age…” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Abridged), (Surat At-Tagabun to the end of the Qur’an), First Edition: September 2000, Volume 10, pp. 333-334; capital emphasis ours)
Interestingly, there is one Sunni Muslim writer that quotes certain Muslim authorities who admit that the Quran’s language here is quite erotic and that this particular reference even causes persons to get aroused. In response to the unfairness of men having up to 70 wives whereas women will only have one husband in paradise, Shaykh G.F. Haddad states:
We do not know with certainty that there will be such a restriction on women even if the reverse would hardly be mentionable to a decent woman. A woman in the traditional world would and does consider it a horrible thing to say to her that “You can have all the men you want”! The Qur’an would never use inappropriate language. However, the Qur’an does mention that for the inhabitants of Paradise – male and female – {There wait on them immortal youths} (56:17), {There serve them youths of everlasting youth, whom, when you see them, you would take for scattered pearls} (76:19). If this does not make a believing woman happy then, as Imam al-Shafi`i said to the one WHO IS NOT MOVED BY EROTIC POETRY, “You have no feelings.” As for the believing men, as one of the Awliya said, some of them will need GHUSL just FOR HEARING THE VERSE {Same-age young-bosomed girls} (78:33). As for us hard-hearted analphabets we may read it and read it without effect. (Haddad, Sex with slaves and women’s rights; capital emphasis ours)
Ghusl refers, in this specific context, to the ritual bathing of the body that a Muslim must perform after sexual intercourse or because of a seminal discharge. What the author is essentially saying is that Surah 78:33 can cause a person to be aroused to such an extent that he ends up having an emission!
Another famous commentator, ar-Razi, stated in his Tafsir (Volume 8, p. 311) that:
“The kawa`ib are the buxom girls (nawahid) whose breasts have become FULL (taka“abat) and ROUND (tafallakat).” (bold and capital emphasis ours)
This accounts for why the following translations all read breasts in Q. 78:33:
And young full-breasted (mature) maidens of equal age; Hilali-Khan
maidens with pears-shaped breasts who are of equal age (to their spouses) Muhammad Sarwar
and girls with swelling breasts of the same age as themselves, Palmer
And damsels with swelling breasts, their peers in age, Rodwell
and [damsels] with swelling breasts, of equal age [with themselves], Sale
Ibn Kathir gives a more fully detailed description of what these breasts look like:
meaning, wide-eyed maidens WITH FULLY DEVELOPED BREASTS. Ibn ‘Abbas, Mujahid and others have said,
“This means ROUND BREASTS. They meant by this THAT THE BREASTS OF THESE GIRLS WILL BE FULLY ROUNDED AND NOT SAGGING, because they will be virgins, equal in age…” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Abridged, Volume 10, Surat At-Tagabun to the end of the Qur’an, pp. 333-334; capital emphasis ours)
And here is what Ibn Kathir said of Q. 55:56:
chaste females, wives restraining their glances, desiring none except their husbands, seeing them as the most beautiful men in Paradise. This was said by Ibn `Abbas, Qatadah, `Ata’ Al-Khurasani and Ibn Zayd. It was reported that one of these wives will say to her husband, “By Allah! I neither see anything in Paradise more handsome than you nor more beloved to me than you. So praise be to Allah Who made you for me and made me for you.” Allah said, …
meaning they are delightful virgins of comparable age who never had sexual intercourse with anyone, whether from mankind or Jinns, before their husbands. This is also a proof that the believers among the Jinns will enter Paradise. Artat bin Al-Mundhir said, “Damrah bin Habib was asked if the Jinns will enter Paradise and he said, `Yes, and they will get married. The Jinns will have Jinn women and the humans will have female humans.’” Allah’s statement, …
Then Allah describes these women for the proposed…
Mujahid, Al-Hasan, Ibn Zayd and others said, “They are as pure as rubies and white as Marjan.” So here they described Marjan as pearls… (Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Abridged), (Surat Al-Jathiyah to the end of Surat Al-Munafiqun), First Edition: September 2000, Volume 9, pp. 400-401; capital emphasis ours)
He also wrote the following regarding Q. 56:35-37:
Abu Dawud At-Tayalisi recorded that Anas said that the Messenger of Allah said…
Anas said, “I asked, ‘O Allah’s Messenger! Will one be able to do that? He said,
((He will be given the strength OF A HUNDRED (MEN).))
At-Tirmidhi also recorded it and said, “Sahih Gharib.” Abu Al-Qasim At-Tabarani recorded that Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of Allah was asked, “O Allah’s Messenger! Will we have sexual intercourse with our wives in Paradise?” He said…
((The man will be able to have sexual intercourse WITH A HUNDRED VIRGINS IN ONE DAY.))
Al-Hafiz Abu ‘Abdullah Al-Maqisi said, “In my view, the Hadith meets the criteria of the Sahih, and Allah knows best.” (Ibid., pp. 429-430; capital emphasis ours)
The two Jalals noted in reference to Q. 56:36 that,
and made them virgins, immaculate – every time their spouses enter them they find them virgins, nor is there ANY PAIN [OF DEFLORATION] – (Tafsir al-Jalalayn; capital emphasis ours)
And regarding Q. 36:55 they say:
Indeed today the inhabitants of Paradise are busy (read fi shughlin or fi shughulin), [oblivious] to what the inhabitants of the Fire are suffering, [busy] delighting in pleasures such AS DEFLOWERING VIRGINS – not busy with anything wearisome, as there is no toil in Paradise – rejoicing, blissful (fakihuna is a second predicate of inna, the first being fi shugulin, ‘busy’); (Tafsir al-Jalalayn; capital emphasis ours)
And here is what the hadith compiler Ibn Majah stated about the sexual organs of the men and the maidens of paradise:
4337. Abu ‘Umama (Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “Allah will not admit anyone in the Paradise but Allah, the Mighty and Glorious, will marry him with seventy two wives: two will be from virgins (haurine) with big eyes and seventy will be his inheritance from the people of the Hell-Fire (1). Everyone of them will have A PLEASANT VAGINA and HE (the man) WILL HAVE A SEXUAL ORGAN THAT DOES NOT BEND DOWN (during sexual intercourse).”
Hisham b. Khalid says, “The words ‘out of his inheritance (due) from the denizens of the Fire’, many men who will enter the Fire and the inmates of the Paradise will inherit their wives just as Faraoh’s[sic] wife will be inherited (by the believer).”
According to al-Zawa’id, its isnad has some controversy. Al-‘Ajali has declared Khalid b. Yazid b. Abi Malik reliable while Imam Ahmad, Ibn Mu’in, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i, Ibn Jarud Sahi, ‘Uqail etc., have declare[sic] Ahmad b. Salih al-Misri da’if. (Sunan Ibn-I-Majah (Imam Abu Abdullah Muhammad b. Yazid Ibn-I-Maja Al-Qazwini), English version by Muhammad Tufail Ansari [Kazi Publications, Lahore (Pakistan), 1st edition 1995], Chapter NO. XXXIX, “The Description of the Paradise”, Volume V, p. 546; capital emphasis ours)
Commenting on the reason for Egyptian professor and columnist Farag Foda’s assassination, New York Times columnist Judith Miller writes:
“About two weeks before his murder, he mocked what passed for intellectual discourse among Islamists by citing a recent sermon by Egypt’s most popular preacher, Abdel Hamid Kishk, a blind sheikh who constantly attacked both the government and its official religious establishment. Kishk had been telling his audience that Muslims who entered paradise would enjoy ETERNAL ERECTIONS and the company of young boys draped in earrings and necklaces. Some of the ulema, the religious scholars at al-Azhar, the government’s seat of Islamic learning had disagreed. Yes, they said, men in paradise would have erections, BUT MERELY PROTRACTED, NOT PERPETUAL. Other experts disputed the possibility of pederasty in paradise. ‘Is this what concerns Muslims at the end of the 20th century?’ Foda asked in a column in October magazine. ‘The world around us is busy with the conquest of space, genetic engineering and the wonders of the computer,’ while Muslim scholars, he wrote ‘in sadness and pain,’ were worried about sex in paradise. In a column published just before he was killed, Foda reported that the Tunisian government had videotaped militant Islamic leaders on their prayer rugs, unwilling to await paradise, making love to beautiful women here on earth. Meanwhile, Egyptian militants in Assyut were ordering believers not to eat eggplants and squash because of their resemblance to sexual organs. ‘The Group of Darkness are obsessed with sex,’ he wrote.” (Miller, God Has Ninety-Nine Names [A Touchstone Book, published by Simon & Schuster, 1997], pp. 26-27; capital emphasis ours)
Keep barking like rabid dogs and I’ll keep humiliating your women raping profit for all to see.
A fun exercise for the procrastinators among us: read through the above correspondence while listening to Yakety Sax.
Let’s be fair here,
Don’t put muslims who have the right to answer the insult back with that filthy man who should be banned from writing.
Al-Isra and the “Temple” in the Islamic Sources: Response to Sam Shamoun, Part II – The Quran and Bible Blog
Al-Isra and the “Temple” in the Islamic Sources: A Response to Sam Shamoun, Part II – Blogging Theology
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Obama Acts On Guns, Conservatives Accuse Him Of Crocodile Tears
By Susan Madrak
Congress didn’t act, so the president did. In an emotional speech today from the White House, President Barack Obama announced 23 executive actions that will change the way guns are bought and sold.
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“Every time I think about those kids, it makes me mad,” he said at the press conference, referring to the Sandy Hook Elementary gun massacre. The president wiped away a tear as he spoke about the first graders who were gunned down in a Connecticut classroom.
“Our inalienable right to the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness, those rights were stripped from high schoolers in Columbine and from first graders in Newtown. First graders,” he said, while Vice President Joe Biden stood at his side and struggled to maintain composure.
“In Dr. King’s words, we need to feel the fierce urgency of now because people are dying.”
“We are not inherently more prone to violence, but we are the only advanced country on earth that sees this kind of mass violence erupt with this kind of frequency,” he said. “It’s not even close. And somehow, we become numb to it and start to think this is normal.”
He said instead of working together to find solutions, it’s become one of the most polarizing issues today.
He called for “common sense steps” to protect the lives of children.
The president said he believes in the Second Amendment right to bear arms, “but I also believe that we can find ways to reduce gun violence consistent with the Second Amendment.” He said it “can’t be right” that terror suspects can still buy guns, even after the San Bernardino massacre.
“The gun lobby may be holding Congress hostage right now, but they cannot hold America hostage. We do not have to accept this carnage as the price of freedom,” he said to loud and prolonged applause. He called for Congress to “get on board,” but said he would take action in the meantime.
The executive orders include changes to rules that will allow mental health providers to add names to the national background check database.
Conservatives on Twitter responded predictably.
PURE EVIL! Tears Of Rage: Obama Cries During Gun Control Speech #StopGunViolence https://t.co/WlkhRSQVoQ pic.twitter.com/7zXYe9wCsp
— New Media Patriots (@NMPRadio) January 5, 2016
All that remains is for Obama to declare conservatism to be a form of mental illness. https://t.co/448pw4zE1q
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanJFischer) January 5, 2016
Meanwhile, over at Fox, Outnumbered talking head Andrea Tantaros accused the president of hiding a raw onion behind the podium, saying his emotions are “not really believable.”
But it was liberal blogger and Guardian columnist Jessica Valenti who had the last, best word:
Perhaps we should be concerned with those NOT crying over the mass murder of children. #StopGunViolence
— Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) January 5, 2016
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The Federal Authorities Are Holding Tekashi69 On Racketeering And Firearms Charges
Todd Malm Nov 19, 2018 8:11 PM PDT
Source: RapCurrent.com
According to the New York Police Department, Tekashi69 and three of his friends are currently being held in federal custody. Tekashi, or Daniel Hernandez, 22, is now facing both racketeering and firearms charges.
Racketeering means to acquire money by the extortion of funds or through other illegal means, usually by organized crime groups. Authorities also booked Kifano Jordan, or “Shotti,” and Jensel Butler, who goes by the name, “Ish.”
Faheem Walter was also detained – his nickname is “Crippy.” Currently, exact details on the charges aren’t known, but his arraignment at the US District Court for the Southern District of New York was scheduled for this afternoon.
❌❌❌Breaking: 6ix9ine arrested and taken in custody by federal Authorities on unknown charges. At least two of his affiliates have also been taken in custody as well. More info soon ❌❌❌ #6ix9inememes #6ix9ine #treyway #newyork #fuck #free6ix9ine #tr3yway #tekashi69 #tekashi6ix9ine
A post shared by Tekashi !? 69❗️ (@page6ix9ine) on Nov 19, 2018 at 6:05am PST
Previously, Tekashi69 pleaded guilty on Wednesday for an altercation involving an officer from the NYPD. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was told that he needed to not get in trouble again for at least a year, otherwise, he’d be going to jail.
As most know, Tekashi has been in serious trouble for a while, mostly for violating his parole in relation to the 2015 arrest for using a child in a music video.
Moreover, Hernandez supposedly assaulted a young fan after a concert one evening and received a harsher sentence for not showing up in court. Before the judge, Tekashi69, or Daniel Hernandez, explained that he thought he didn’t have to go to court because it was just a misdemeanor.
However, perhaps the most controversial charge thus far was in relation to the 13-year-old girl featured in an amateur music video. In his defense, Tekashi was 18-years-old at the time, and the young girl supposedly lied about her age. Hernandez argued that he never knew she was a minor, and the “sexual contact” between them was limited.
This all comes after an incident in New York City recently among Tekashi69 and his friends at a New York restaurant. Daniel was supposed to meet with a recording executive, and Tekashi’s crew fought with the exec’s security guards.
After shots were fired, police arrived, but thankfully for Mr. Hernandez, he wasn’t there. Despite Daniel’s controversial and illicit past, the rapper just released an EP in 2018, Day69, which went to number four on the Billboard 200, selling 55,000 copies in its first week.
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Dewatering, Remediation, and Evaluation of Dredged Sediments
Center: HSRC (2001) - Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center
Center Director: Banks, M. Katherine
Title: Dewatering, Remediation, and Evaluation of Dredged Sediments
Investigators: Schwab, Arthur Paul , Banks, M. Katherine , Nedunari, Krishnakumar , Newman, Lee
Institution: Purdue University - Main Campus , Central State University
Current Institution: Purdue University - Main Campus , Central State University , University of South Carolina at Columbia
EPA Project Officer: Lasat, Mitch
Project Period: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2004
Research Category: Hazardous Waste/Remediation , Land and Waste Management
Dredging operations remove large quantities of sediments from the rivers and lakes of the United States to keep the waters navigable. Some of the sediments cannot be disposed on land due to concentrations of regulated contaminants that exceed allowable levels. These contaminated sediments are stored in confined placement facilities, but these facilities are nearing their capacity and new sites are becoming difficult to obtain. A need exists to remediate these sediments to make them suitable for beneficial use such as industrial fill or construction. This proposal describes a research project in which plants (primarily grasses and trees) are used to accelerate the removal of water from the sediments and degradation/extraction of the contaminants.
The plant-based technology will be tested in the field on sediments currently stored near Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin. In the dewatering phase of the project, small trees will be densely planted in the confined placement facility and allowed to grow for at least one year. The plantings will be in a statistical valid design to compare the effects of species and management practices. In situ monitors will provide real-time data relevant to the progress of the project (e.g., moisture content and dissolve oxygen in the sediments). At the end of the growth period, we will make recommendations concerning choices of species for dewatering sediments and proceed to the remediation phase of the project. At the conclusion of the dewatering phase, the trees will be removed, and grasses and legumes will be planted in their place. As with the trees, these species will be planted in a statistically valid design, with plant species and N and P fertilization rates as experimental variables. The success of the project will be gauged by the final concentrations of the contaminants (compared to the regulated concentrations) and the residual toxicity, which will be assessed with a suite of receptor organisms including seedlings, soil microorganisms, and earthworms.
Publications have been submitted on this subproject: View all 16 publications for this subproject | View all 108 publications for this center
dewatering, remediation, dredged sediments , vegetative dewatering., RFA, Scientific Discipline, Waste, Water, Contaminated Sediments, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, Hazardous Waste, Bioremediation, Molecular Biology/Genetics, Hazardous, Environmental Engineering, microbiology, degradation, dewatering, vegetative dewatering, microbial degradation, genetics, bioavailability, biodegradation, contaminated sediment, microbes, contaminated soil, contaminants in soil, remediation, bioremediation of soils, earthworms, phytoremediation, dredged sediments
R828770 HSRC (2001) - Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center
R828770C001 Technical Outreach Services for Communities
R828770C002 Technical Outreach Services for Native American Communities
R828770C003 Sustainable Remediation
R828770C004 Incorporating Natural Attenuation Into Design and Management Strategies For Contaminated Sites
R828770C005 Metals Removal by Constructed Wetlands
R828770C006 Adaptation of Subsurface Microbial Biofilm Communities in Response to Chemical Stressors
R828770C007 Dewatering, Remediation, and Evaluation of Dredged Sediments
R828770C008 Interaction of Various Plant Species with Microbial PCB-Degraders in Contaminated Soils
R828770C009 Microbial Indicators of Bioremediation Potential and Success
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What is a GTIN (Barcode)?
A GTIN (Global Trading Item Number) is a machine-readable code in the form of numbers, which is indicated using a series of bars and spaces printed in defined ratios. It is read electronically through a laser or camera-based system which will help to search an associated record that contains descriptive data and other important information in a system.
Benefits of GTIN (Barcode)
Eliminates human errors:
With the help of the barcoding technology the company will be able to eliminate the manual errors and as a result it will improve the efficiency of the company.
Ability to maintain an automated inventory control system:
As the inventories are barcoded, the whole inventory operation can be computerized.
Enables to save time and costs:
With barcoded inventories, work can be done with lesser number of workers at a limited time period, delivering them significant costs and time savings.
Improves operational efficiency:
Since barcodes permit faster and more accurate records the work in process can fulfill one customer's requirements quickly.
What is Global Standard 1 (GS1)?
GS1 is the global language used by businesses to interact with both local and international stakeholders.
With the help of GS1, the businesses will be able to identify, capture and share information with each other, which is a crucial part of a business.
The variations in carrying out value chain activities by companies make them unique from one another, these variations would also result in confusions among entities and this is where GS1 comes into play. Today, barcodes play a major role in supply chains empowering parties such as retailers, manufacturers, transport providers and hospitals to identify and track products at every stage of the supply chain and realize changing consumer demands at the minimal cost.
The importance of joining GS1
Products are internationally identifiable:
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The GS1 keys appearing on your product assures that your products comply with Global Standards 1 System.
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As countries like USA, UK, Germany require exporters to have their products barcoded, you can have a competitive advantage over other exporters by barcoding your products.
GS1 designs and manages a global system of supply chain standards.
GS1 Lanka is the sole authorized body to operate the GS1 supply chain standard system in Sri Lanka. We issue international barcodes for Sri Lankan companies and maintain the Sri Lankan GS1 product number bank. We always ensure that our members have the help and support whenever they need to obtain maximum benefit from using the international GS1 standard system. Issuing or using of Barcodes from a different entity within Sri Lanka would be Illegal and legal actions would be ta ken against such Parties.
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British Film Institute DVD
FILMS / VIDEOS
Stream Line – preview
Running Time : 8m colour 16mm
Sound : Yes
This film is a continuous, “real time” tracking shot of a stream bed. The length of the track was ten yards. The camera was suspended in a motorized carriage running on steel cables three feet above the water surface. The camera pointed vertically downwards recording the contours of the stream bed and the flow of water along its course. The sound of the water was recorded synchronously from the moving carriage.
The “drama” in this film comes from the topography of the stream and not from the camera motion or from the editing. Throughout the unedited length of the film the camera tracks along a straight line at an absolutely regular speed. In contrast the stream runs fast and slow, cascading over boulders and swirling turbulently from left to right.
I think of the straight line formed by the tracking device as a metaphor for technology. However, the straight line does not dominate the landscape like a highway or a row of buildings; in this model the straight line is used as a means to articulate the complexity of nature.
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SEC Allows Private Fund General Solicitation with Conditions
The SEC has approved a new rule that allows private funds to engage in general solicitations of their securities, provided sales are only made to accredited investors. The changes to Rule 506 of Regulation D allow general solicitation so long as the issuer “takes reasonable steps to verify that investors are accredited investors” and the issuer reasonably believes such persons are accredited investors. The SEC indicated that a tax form with a purchaser representation about income or a confirmation from a broker or investment adviser may be used to verify “accredited investor” status, although the SEC said the methods are non-exclusive. The SEC also proposed a new rule requiring any issuer that intends engage in a general solicitation to file an extensive information form with the SEC before engaging in the solicitation and include several disclosures. Additionally, the SEC proposed applying to private fund advertising the same rule (Rule 156) currently applicable to mutual fund advertising.
OUR TAKE: The ability to engage in general solicitation eliminates the requirement that an issuer must have a pre-existing relationship with every prospect. However, the SEC is going to make a general solicitation as difficult as possible, given its Congressional mandate. Although an issuer is not required to get a tax return or a broker/RIA confirmation of income, the SEC implies that the burden will be on the issuer if it did not receive this proof and an investor turns out not to be accredited. Also, the proposed filing requirement will force issuers to create a form of disclosure document for the SEC. We do agree with applying Rule 156 to private fund general solicitation as a reasonable safeguard against misleading claims.
http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2013/2013-124.htm
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Love Zombies release their debut EP ‘Be Honest’
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Love Zombies
Debut EP
‘Be Honest’
On August 18th
Love Zombies release their debut EP ‘Be Honest’, an explosion of sonic goodness.
Led by the force of nature that is Hollis J, Love Zombies are an infectious power pop band, combining California sunshine with London punk and the Be Honest EP perfectly encapsulates this exciting new sound.
The sassy Hollis explains the lead track on the three song EP, Be Honest produced by Jason Perry is “about being honest. Being honest in life in general…No one likes to be lied to, tricked, cheated on”
Describing themselves as 2015 New Wave, Love Zombies head-spinning musical style may be uplifting and fun but the messages and themes in their songs are tied into a lot of the seriousness of what’s going on in the world today.
Indulge now in the video for the brilliant ‘Be Honest’, a the tale of revenge ….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtEnBg9w8uI&feature=youtu.be
Along with the title track the Be Honest EP features two songs written by the band and produced by Ginger Wildheart : the anthemic International Bug and the franticly direct Teleportation.
The London-based Love Zombies, recently called ‘oddball vaudeville punks’ have just played Camden Rocks and Download, toured with Stiff Little Fingers and L7 and will no doubt charm you.
To purchase Be Honest EP go to https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/be-honest-single/id1012493859
Be Honest EP track listing
01 Be Honest.
02 International Bug.
03 Teleportation.
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Manic Street Preachers – Everything Must Go 20 – 20th Anniversary Reissue and Tour
Transgressive Records presents THE ANTLERS IN LONDON live album, released 15th June
The Limiñanas announce UK tour in February – Rare and unreleased material album out on 16th November
The Roadkill All Dayer 2015 w/ Eighteen Nightmares at the Lux, Dedwardians, Saint Agnes, Love Buzzard and many more, The Lock Tavern, Camden, Aug 9th
FAUX DISCX announces MONOTONY 12″, released 14th August
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CiteHealth » Dialysis Centers » Arizona » Cities » Tucson » Tucson East Dialysis
Tucson East Dialysis
Detailed report on the dialysis center located in Tucson, Arizona (AZ).
Tucson East Dialysis is a large dialysis clinic with 29 stations based at 6420 East Broadway #C 300 in Tucson, AZ. The for-profit facility is operated by Davita, which runs other dialysis facilities. The center was certified by Medicare in 1978. The facility offers late shift, in-center hemodialysis, and in-center peritoneal services. The patient survival category for this clinic is average.
Staff is made up of the full time equivalent of 11.95 registered nurses, 0.89 licensed practical nurses, 18.92 technicians, 2.50 social workers, 2.25 dietitians, 4.42 administrators, and 0.87 other employees. On call staff is made up of the full time equivalent of 0.25 doctors. A total of 229 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $3,387,107 by Medicare. Tucson East Dialysis furnished 181,872 units of epoetin to patients in 2006, which is below average when compared nationally. The number of patients that have a URR of 65% or more is on par with national levels. Patients with a HCT of 33% or higher is close to national levels.
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Davita
6420 East Broadway #C 300
* The accuracy of these coordinates is at a address level.
Certification Date
* Originally passed inspection by Medicare or Medicaid on this date. This is not the same as accreditation.
The total number of dialysis stations the facility operates. Each patient is assigned to a station when receiving dialysis treatment. Typically, a single station offers just one type of dialysis treatment, but multiple station types can be offered per facility.
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In-Center Hemodialysis Service
Indicates whether the facility offers hemodialysis services on site. Hemodialysis is the process of pumping blood through a dialyzer with dialysate. After being cleaned, the cleansed blood is the returned to the body.
8 (100.00%) Offer this Service
91 (96.81%) Offer this Service
4,686 (96.96%) Offer this Service
Hemodialysis Training Service
Indicates whether the facility offers hemodialysis training at patients' place of residence.
0 (0.00%) Offer this Service
806 (16.68%) Offer this Service
Late Shift Service
Indicates whether the facility has a shift starting at 5:00 PM or later.
3 (37.50%) Offer this Service
In-Center Peritoneal Service
Indicates whether the facility offers peritoneal services on site. Peritoneal dialysis is the process running a sterile solution of minerals and glucose through a tube into the peritoneal cavity. The dialysate is left for a period of time to absorb the waste products and then drained.
Patient Survival
The patient survival category set by Medicare and Medicaid directly. Facilities fall into one of three categories; better than expected, as expected, or worse than expected.
Patients with URR of 65% or More
The number and percentage of patients that had a urea reduction ratio of 65% or higher. The URR is a measure used to quantify hemodialysis treatment. A higher value is better, with the minimum accepted value by Medicare and Medicaid being 65%.
225,886 (94.68%)
Patients with HCT of 33% or More
The number and percentage of patients that had a hematocrit level of 33% or higher. The hematocrit level of an individual is considered an integral part of their complete blood count. Typical hematocrit levels are 38% to 52% in males and 37% to 47% in females.
Registered Nurses on Staff
The number of full time equivalent registered nurses employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Licensed Practical Nurses on Staff
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Doctors on Staff
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Nursing Aides on Staff
The number of full time equivalent nursing aides employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Technicians on Staff
The number of full time equivalent technicians employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Social Workers on Staff
The number of full time equivalent social workers employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Dieticians on Staff
The number of full time equivalent dietitians employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Administrators on Staff
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Management on Staff
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Others on Staff
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Registered Nurses on Call
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Licensed Practical Nurses on Call
The number of full time equivalent licensed practical nurses employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
The number of full time equivalent doctors employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Nursing Aides on Call
The number of full time equivalent nursing aides employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Technicians on Call
The number of full time equivalent technicians employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Social Workers on Call
The number of full time equivalent social workers employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Dieticians on Call
The number of full time equivalent dietitians employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Administrators on Call
The number of full time equivalent administrators employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Management on Call
The number of full time equivalent management employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Others on Call
The number of full time equivalent other employees employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
Treatment Figures
Units of Epoetin Furnished
The number of units of epoetin (EPO) furnished by this provider to its patients in 2006.
The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
Medicare Outpatient Payments
The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
Medicare Payments Per Outpatient
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
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Tucson at a Glance
Tucson has a total population of 486,699, of which 119,617 are children under the age of 18 and 57,828 are seniors 65 and older. The median age is 32.1.
57,828 (11.9%)
21,057 (4.33%)
81,988 (16.85%)
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Portland Car Accident Lawyer Recent Settlements
Recent Car Accident Claims in Portland
Here are some examples of cases in the last 2 years where Dawson Law Group has been able to help our clients get the justice and compensation they deserve. All of these clients suffered grievous injury and loss, and the awards that our Portland personal injury lawyers were able to help them secure definitely made a lasting impact. Many of these cases were highly disputed. What sets Dawson Law Group apart from other personal injury attorneys in Portland, OR are two things- effort and experience. Our data collection and discovery process is unparalleled and we leave no stone unturned to make sure that your case is as airtight as it can be. Our experience representing both plaintiffs and defense in Portland personal injury cases allows us to understand our opponent’s strategy before they do and ensures that you are in the best position you can be.
Case 1: Distracted Driver Accident
Our client’s daughter was a pedestrian crossing an intersection in a cross walk when she was struck and killed by a distracted driver. Our client found us and we obtained the police report, contacted witnesses, and had experts examine the accident scene and the vehicles. This case shows the importance of hiring skilled attorneys as soon as possible after a tragic incident so that no vital evidence is lost and so that interviews can occur before memories fade. (Visit the following page to learn how our personal injury attorneys in Portland collect evidence.) We filed suit, conducted aggressive discovery and resolved the case for a seven-figure recovery. We also assisted our client in making sure that the distracted driver stayed off the roads for an extended period.
Case 2: Failure to Stop at Red Light
Our client was driving to work when our client’s vehicle was struck by a vehicle which had run a red light at high speed. Our client was then extracted from the vehicle and flown by Life Flight for life-saving care. We conducted an investigation of the accident which included contacting witnesses and having our experts examine the scene and the vehicles before they were destroyed. We received several settlement offers from the insurers, but we felt that the offers weren’t fair so we litigated the case. At the hearing, we called emergency personnel, family members and doctors to testify. The defense called its own doctor who claimed that the injuries weren’t as severe as we were claiming. We prevailed and our client was awarded $946,156.99 in damages, with our client recovering the most possible under the insurance policies.
Case 3: Under-Insured Pickup Truck
In 2015, our client’s sister was driving near her home when her vehicle was hit by a pickup truck. Tragically, the sister died after being taken to the hospital, so her family needed legal representation and found our firm. Police investigated the accident and then we began our investigation as soon as we were retained. There was a dispute about which of the two drivers had a green light at the intersection, and there were witnesses who at first appeared to support each of the possible explanations for how the accident occurred. We built a strong case for the other driver being at fault. We submitted demands to the insurer for the other driver which agreed to pay its policy limits, and then to the sister’s insurer for under-insured motorist benefits. Our client received $500,000, the maximum possible under the insurance policies. Learn more about cases involving the death of a loved one at our Wrongful Death Claims page.
Call Today for Answers and More Information
If you or a loved one were recently in a car accident and you’re considering retaining a personal injury lawyer in Portland, call Dawson Law Group today for a free and 100% confidential phone consultation. Our experienced and empathetic personal injury attorneys in Portland will get to know you, listen to your case, answer any questions you may have, and help you understand what to expect when filing a car accident claim. Call us today at 503-919-1315 and let us answer your questions!
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CNBC Expands Primetime Lineup With 3 New Series, ‘Renews ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ & Sets Development Slate – TCA
January 9, 2018 12:30pm
CNBC was at TCA today to announce three new original primetime series, return dates for some returning shows and a slew of projects in development. The NBCUniversal-owned business-focused cable net also has renewed Jay Leno’s Garage for a fourth season to bow in the spring.
The new originals are BYOB: Be Your Own Boss (premiering February 27), Staten Island Hustle (spring) and Deadly Rich (summer). It also announced a Season 12 premiere date for American Greed (February 26), set Season 7 of Secret Lives of the Super Rich for spring and announced seven projects in development. Read details about all of the shows below.
“It’s an exciting time for CNBC as we build our primetime brand, grow our audience and draw in an even younger crowd,” said Jim Ackerman, EVP Primetime Alternative Programming. “The world of business will always be a great backdrop for storytelling and we’re committed to serving up more titles and characters that capture the entrepreneurial spirit in all of us.”
Here are synopses of CNBC’s new, returning and in-the-works programs:
BYOB: Be Your Own Boss
Produced by Brian Graden Media with Brian Graden and Dave Mace as executive producers. Jim Ackerman and Marshall Eisen are the executive producers for CNBC.
Reformed entrepreneur, self-made millionaire, and small-business expert, Dennis Mulgannon helps people escape the rat race and become their own boss in a week, by buying the existing small business of their dreams.
Staten Island Hustle
Produced by Left Hook Media and Endemol Shine North America with Scott Teti, Matt Odgers and Robin Feinberg as executive producers. Jim Ackerman and Marshall Eisen are the executive producers for CNBC.
Staten Island Hustle follows a group of animated, life-long friends and businessmen from Staten Island who’ve yet to come up with an idea or product too far-fetched for them to invest in. Without MBAs (or even college degrees) these men prove that grit, ingenuity, and street smarts may be the real key to success. Of course, it helps that somebody’s always got a guy with the right connection or a good hook-up.
Deadly Rich
Produced for CNBC by Kurtis Productions with Mike West and Tania Lindsay as executive producers. Charles Schaeffer is the executive producer for CNBC.
The rich do everything differently. Even murder. When too much is never enough and the lust for wealth goes beyond all reason, killing becomes the ultimate power play. Deadly Rich from the producers of American Greed takes viewers inside these cases, navigating every evil twist and salacious turn to reveal the secrets and lies of the moneyed class. In their minds they are killers too rich to jail. And for the victims, money does not protect them, it makes them a target.
American Greed (Season 12)
Produced for CNBC by Kurtis Productions with Mike West as executive producer. Charles Schaeffer is the executive producer for CNBC.
CNBC’s shocking true crime series examines the dark side of the American Dream. Some people will do ANYTHING for MONEY.
Secret Lives of the Super Rich (Season 7)
Produced by CNBC. Scott Matthews is the Vice President of Business News Specials. Ray Parisi is the Senior Executive Producer of Business News Specials
It’s an exclusive world filled with enormous fortunes, unimaginable extravagance and a cast of super-rich characters with one thing in common — a voracious appetite for success, status, and the best of the best. Reported by CNBC’s Robert Frank, the series unlocks the mansion gates and scores you the ultimate VIP access to a world inhabited by the wealthiest people on the planet.
Jay Leno’s Garage (Season 4)
Produced by Original Productions, a FremantleMedia Company, and Kitten Kaboodle, with Jay Leno, Sarah Whalen, Jeff Bumgarner and Ernie Avila as executive producers. Abby Schwarzwalder serves as co-executive producer for the series. Jim Ackerman and Adam Barry are the executive producers for CNBC.
Jay Leno’s Garage takes the fast and the furious car fan for a high-octane spin across the country with a mix of stunts, reviews, celebrity interviews and challenges. As well as putting some of the world’s most amazing vehicles through their paces, Jay meets fellow car enthusiasts from who he’ll discover the touching, hilarious and sometimes hard to believe stories that make these cars more than just rubber and metal. Whether it’s performing a stunt with adrenaline junkie Travis Pastrana, going green with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger or taking a spin with a Mafia getaway driver, there’s no wheel Jay won’t get behind to tell the story of our love affair with the automobile.
Projects in Development (all working titles)
Aaron Kirman Project
Superstar real estate agent Aaron Kirman and his team help homeowners sell properties that have been languishing on the market. Produced by Authentic Entertainment with Lauren Lexton as executive producer.
Cash Pad
Investor Andrew Keene searches for unique real estate around the country and partners with property owners to transform properties with unrealized potential into profitable vacation-rental hot spots. Produced by Electus with Chris Grant, Drew Buckley, Tim Puntillo and Craig Plestis as executive producers.
Billions by Design
In each episode, author Jason Torchinsky goes deep to tell the surprising stories behind barrier-breaking industrial design throughout history – and the economic effects these revolutionary ideas brought to bear. Produced by Sharp Entertainment with Matt Sharp as executive producer.
American Hustler
From executive producer Ice T, American Hustler features custom jewelry-maker to the stars Ben Baller who helps a fledgling entrepreneur get a business off the ground using his five simple keys to success – ditch, grind, hustle, climb, respect. Produced by Renegade 83 Entertainment with David Garfinkle, Jay Renfroe, Ice T as executive producers.
Million Dollar Judgment
The most outrageous and unpredictable civil cases where audacious amounts of money hang in the balance, as told by the real participants on the front lines and featuring recreations taken from the actual trial transcripts. Produced by Sirens Media and EGTV.
Sex & Business
This series explores the business of sex – from the multi-billion dollar sex toy industry to strip club empires to burgeoning interactive technologies. Produced by Intellectual Property Corporation with Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman and Domini Hofmann as executive producers.
Teen Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurial teens are put to the ultimate test when they try to convince their parents to invest in their risky startup, often in lieu of funding their college education. Produced by 11th Street Productions with Morgan J. Freeman and Dia Sokol Savage as executive producers.
This article was printed from https://deadline.com/2018/01/cnbc-renews-jay-lenos-garage-sets-new-primetime-series-development-slate-1202239375/
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The early part of the season has been frustrating for UCLA men’s basketball, with its most memorable headlines stemming from the arrest of three players for shoplifting in China. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball has made a few appearances at low spots in the rankings this season, but the currently-unranked Bruins handed No. 7 Kentucky its second loss of the season Saturday. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)
UCLA men’s basketball heads into halftime tied with No. 7 Kentucky
UCLA men’s basketball (8-3) entered halftime Saturday tied 39-39 with No. 7 Kentucky (9-1) in the CBS Sports Classic in New Orleans, closing the half with a 10-2 run to knot up the score. Read more...
Photo: Kris Wilkes went 5-of-10 on his field goals and 2-of-5 from 3-point range. The freshman guard led the Bruins in scoring with 13 points in the first half. (Isa Saalabi/Daily Bruin)
Slew of first-half turnovers doom UCLA in loss to Cincinnati
The Bruins were well aware they would be facing heavy defensive pressure Saturday. That doesn’t mean they were ready to handle it. UCLA (7-3) fell 77-63 on Saturday to No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Kris Wilkes scored 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting in UCLA men's basketball's loss to Cincinnati. (Isa Saalabi/Daily Bruin)
December 4, 12:52 pm
LaVar Ball pulls LiAngelo Ball out of UCLA amid indefinite suspension
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 1:21 p.m.. LaVar Ball is pulling his son, freshman forward LiAngelo Ball, out of UCLA, TMZ Sports reported. The site reported that although LiAngelo Ball is not yet officially withdrawn from the university, he is at home in Chino Hills, California and will not return to the university. Read more...
Photo: After all of the hype surrounding having another Ball brother at UCLA, LiAngelo Ball will not appear in another game as a Bruin. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)
Men’s basketball defeats Detroit Mercy in 106-73 win
Jaylen Hands had seen the play before. The freshman guard knew where the next pass was going and sprang into the passing lane to tap the ball away. Read more...
Photo: Jaylen Hands had three dunks in UCLA men's basketball's shellacking of Detroit Mercy on Sunday. The freshman guard said after the game that the dunks weren't up to his standards due to the fact that his foot is still giving him trouble. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)
November 29, 1:41 am
UCLA men’s basketball looks to control pace in Cal State Bakersfield game
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Photo: The Bruins are running an even faster offense this year than they did last season, but coach Steve Alford said he thinks this year's team doesn't have the experience to play efficiently at that pace. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
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The FlyAway shuttle will shut down the bus line between Westwood and Los Angeles International Airport due to low ridership. Although it offers $10 rides each way to and from the airport, students increasingly preferred ride- share options over the shuttle due to slow stops and inconsistent pickup times. The declining number of shuttle users was no longer enough to offset costs of FlyAway operation. What do you think? It was a good idea to remove the Westwood stop for the FlyAway LAX shuttle. Not enough students used it because it could potentially make them late to flights, whereas ride-shares are faster. Shutting down this bus line is a bad idea. The shuttle was affordable, convenient and more environmentally sustainable for transportation to the airport. Cancelling the LAX FlyAway shuttle is neither good nor bad, and does not affect me as a student because I did not use it anyways. I have feelings about this that are not described in the options above. Submit View results without voting »
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Modern Silk Road between China and Hungary
Will Szeklerland gain autonomy soon?
Szilvia Fazekas
The Hungarian Ministry of National Economy told that Hungary intended to support and participate in China’s largest touristic development programme, the „revivification” of the one-time Silk Road. The Deputy State Secretary for Tourism told that Chinese diplomacy views Hungary as the gate of the Middle-European region.
The commercial route once connected the two economic centres, Eurasia and China, and thus involved the regions along the route into the commercial circulation. Today, the goal is similar: the programme financed primarily by China and composed of 11 points focuses on three main areas, the Ministry of National Economy told.
First, it aims to stimulate tourism with investments and administrative measures facilitating travelling in the economic zone of the Modern Silk Road. In this regard, the Deputy State Secretary for Tourism came up with the idea of constructing a railway for high-speed trains, which the Chinese party regards as a recommendation being worth considering. Second, the cooperating countries shall undertake co-marketing activities so as to introduce the tourism services; and third, to enhance cooperation in training tourism-professionals in tertiary education.
The fact is, that the regional centre for strengthening the tourism between the 16 countries of the Middle-East Region and China provides a good basis for realizing those aims above. Moreover, China’s further goal is to open its touristic regional office in Budapest. China’s sympathy towards Hungary has been strengthened by our position, according to which Chinese language shall be an official language in world tourism.
The Deputy State Secretary for Tourism sees a good opportunity for attracting more Chinese tourists by providing more affordable solutions for them.
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Source: Kormany.hu
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by Jim Kavanagh
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It was a helluva week on the Iran front. It started with attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman on June 13th and ended with Donald Trump ordering, and then calling off, a military attack on Iran on June 20-21. How we got from beginning to end of that chapter in ongoing US-Iran saga is worth close consideration.
Studied Ambiguity
Like everyone else who can say “Gulf of Tonkin,” “Remember the Maine,” and “Iraqi WMDs,” my instinctive reaction to the attacks on two tankers, a month after explosions hit four oil tankers in the UAE port of Fujairah, was: “Oh, come on now!” We know the United States, egged on by Israel and Saudi Arabia, has been itching to launch some kind of military attack on Iran, and we are positively jaded by the formula that’s always used to produce a justification for such aggression.
It seemed beyond credibility that Iran would attack a Japanese tanker, the Kokuka Courageous, at the moment the Prime Minister of Japan was sitting down with Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran. After all, Iran is eager to keep its oil exports flowing, so it would hardly want to so flagrantly insult one of its top oil customers.
Nor did it seem to make sense that Iran would target a Norwegian vessel, Front Altair. That tanker is owned by the shipping company, Frontline, which belongs to Norway’s richest man (before he moved to Cyprus), John Fredriksen. Fredriksen made his fortune moving Iranian oil during the Iran-Iraq war, where his tankers came under constant fire from Iraq, and were hit by missiles three times. He became known as “the Ayatollah’s lifeline.” Furthermore, as the Wall Street Journal reports, Fredriksen’s Frontline company has continued to help Iran move its oil in a way that evades sanctions. A friendlier resource Iran has not. This is the guy Iran chose to target, in another gratuitous insult?
Then there’s the smoky-gun “evidence”: a grainy video of somebody doing something on the side of some ship, which looks like it came out of an episode of Ghost Hunters. I encourage everyone to read this Twitter thread, which includes the observations:
“I count 10 people on board this vessel.
“That also could very well be a magnetic mooring line they are removing, because we have such trash resolution on the video.
“Lastly, these sailors clearly are working out of the mine clearance handbook:
“when clearing mines ensure that you have your 10 best friends standing behind you. That way if it blows they can catch you and you won’t fall down.”
“Because they probably weren’t clearing mines.”
All of this—the history of US false-flags and war-justifying lies, the specifics of the targets hit, and the risibility of the evidence presented—made it very difficult for the Trump Administration to assemble a critical mass of domestic or international consent for a military attack on Iran.
Too many people share former British Ambassador Craig Murray’s reaction: “I really cannot begin to fathom how stupid you would have to be to believe” that Iran attacked those tankers. After all, Cui bono? Aren’t there a slew of other actors—Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or the US itself (Can you say John Bolton?)—who have more of an interest right now in dramatic explosions that practically invite a US military response?
That was certainly my reaction.
Let’s pause for a second to emphasize the wonderfulness of the Trump-effect at work here. As numerous media pundits are complaining, Trump himself lacks credibility and elicits skepticism, even from “our Western allies.” The Washington Post (WaPo) headlined it: “Standoff with Iran exposes Trump’s credibility issue as some allies seek more proof of tanker attack.” I discussed this in a previous essay, quoting the New York Times on the attitudes of more than a dozen diplomats and international politicians: With Trump as president, the US is losing the “moral authority [that] has imbued America with a special kind of clout in the world” and even “its ability to make needed alliances.”
Ain’t that grand?
Barack or Hillary wouldn’t have that problem. Their attack on Iran would have been chock full of moral authority, grainy video and all.
Widening Gyre
Then Iran shot down an RQ-4A Global Hawk drone on June 20th. That’s a very valuable US military asset, one of the Navy’s four RQ-4A “massive surveillance” drones that cost $110-220 million apiece—more than an F-35, the country’s most advanced fighter jet.
That drone probably did violate Iranian airspace, as Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and MoA show (also here). In that narrow part of the Strait of Hormuz, it was virtually impossible not to. But the argument over that is clouded by how the drone’s 60,000-ft cruising altitude affected its angle from the Iranian shore.
By any measurement, that Hawk was not an innocent bystander. It was undoubtedly spying on its prey, Iran, from as close as the US thought it could get away with, gathering intelligence and scouting targets to facilitate the deadly military attack the US is always planning. And the Iranian military did not hesitate to strike that very valuable US military asset—directly, overtly, and without apology.
Though I still hold to the false flag explanation of the tanker incidents, Iran’s action in taking down the drone confirms the crucially important point made by the well-informed anti-imperialist commentators who suggested that Iran did commit at least one of the tanker attacks. Particularly cogent is the analysis, Elijah J. Magnier, a reporter with many reliable sources in the region, as elaborated by the always-sharp blogger, Moon of Alabama (MoA).
Their fundamental point is that Iran is not going to passively abide the siege-warfare economic sanctions that the US has now ratcheted up to “maximum pressure.” The last straw is the US’s denial of waivers allowing China, Japan, India, and South Korea to import Iranian oil. With those sanctions in full force, the US is effectively imposing a blockade of Iran, which is an act of war.
In the face of this, Iran will not content itself with listening to heartfelt entreaties from European and Asian countries that it take responsibility for not “raising tensions” by accepting its besieged position as a new starting point for “dialogue” with its attacker.
Indeed, the Abe-Khamenei encounter ended up precisely in a rejection of any such scenario. Contrary to Craig Murray’s assumption that the Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was in Tehran for “US-disapproved talks,” he was there carrying a message from Trump, who was offering to “to suspend all sanctions only during the negotiations.” Khamenei summarily refused, telling Abe that Trump was “not worthy” to “exchange a message with,” and dismissing Abe as the errand boy he was. That does put another light on the attack on a Japanese tanker.
As Magnier emphasizes, Iran has made its position clear: “[I]f Iran can’t export oil through the Persian Gulf, no-one in the Middle East will be able do this…oil will stop being delivered to the world if Iran can’t export its two million barrels per day.”
Even if its ostensible European and Asian friends capitulate to them—as they are doing, despite their professions of solidarity—Iran is not going to discuss or negotiate or live under crippling sanctions imposed by the US. It is going to act against them. It’s done seeking relief from its completely untrustworthy besieger through infinitely regressive talks. It’s determined not to talk about the siege, but to break it.
MoA sums it up, the present situation is confusing and dangerous because “Iran and some of its enemies now have the very same tactical interests. Both sides now want to increase the heat in the region.”
Iran is now going to act in ways that require Europe and Japan either to put up right quick about their promises to defy US sanctions and abide by their commitments in the JCPOA, or to shut up, watch Iran fight back, and pay the consequences. It is telling the US and the Trump administration that it better back off on the sanctions, or face Iran’s version of “maximum pressure.”
The ambiguity about whether or not Iran was responsible for either of the tanker attacks demonstrates that Iran is in a position where it could stage a series of plausibly deniable incidents, taking advantage of the justifiable suspicions about US patterns of behavior to turn the US’s own historical actions and present Boltonesque war-whoops against themselves to create what are essentially false false flags.
It won’t take too many such incidents that are hard to pin definitively on anyone, until it doesn’t matter who did it, and, as one of Magnier’s sources put it: “no insurance company will agree to cover any oil tanker navigating in Gulf waters, putting Iran and other oil-exporters at the same level.” Per his source: “more objectives may be targeted and the level of tension will gradually increase. …If Iran is in pain, the rest of the world will suffer equally.”
The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces assures us that: “If the Islamic Republic of Iran were determined to prevent export of oil from the Persian Gulf, that determination would be realized in full and announced in public, in view of the power of the country and its Armed Forces.”
Maybe so, but, as Pepe Escobar points out:
“The key point is it doesn’t matter how the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. It could be a false flag. Or it could be because the Iranian government feels it’s going to be attacked and then sinks a cargo ship or two. What matters is the final result; any blocking of the energy flow will lead the price of oil to reach $200 a barrel, $500 or even, according to some Goldman Sachs projections, $1,000.
“…This figure, times 100 million barrels of oil produced per day, leads us to 45% of the $80 trillion global GDP. It’s self-evident the world economy would collapse based on just that alone.”
The certainty—indeed, the proud acknowledgement—that Iran did shoot down one of the US’s best military assets that strayed in, or too close to, its airspace demonstrates that Iran is also going to respond militarily and unequivocally to any hostile military activity directed against it, including any violation of its air, sea, and land borders.
Of course, one hopes Iran will be cautious with any such decision, as the head of the Revolutionary Guards aerospace division claims it has been here: “With the U.S. drone in the region there was also an American P-8 plane with 35 people on board. This plane also entered our airspace and we could have shot it down, but we did not.”
Though it’s news from Mars for most Americans, and I have not heard a single word about it in days of US media coverage about the innocent stricken drone, Iran does not forget that the US Navy once shot down an Iran Air civilian airliner in Iranian airspace, killing 290 people, including 66 children. This prompted the President of the United States at the time—the “thoughtful, restrained” George H. W. Bush, icon of “bipartisan respect and comity,” who “always found a way to set the bar higher“—to declare: “I will never apologize for the United States—I don’t care what the facts are.”
Iran will shoot down any threatening aircraft—and certainly any damn drone—it wants. Without apology.
Thus, Iran considers that it is already at war, and has struck back. And it will do so again—with whatever instruments of force it can muster, in a manner of its choosing, at whatever deadly level of escalation the US uses to try to force Iran to accept its own strangulation.
Fortunately, all the incidents so far have been without loss of life or immense damage, but any US attack on Iran—whether it’s the “tactical assault,” “limited to a specific target” that the Jerusalem Post described as imminent, or whether it’s the widespread strategic assault aimed at destroying large parts of Iran’s infrastructure, “sinking its navy,” and bringing about “the official end of Iran” that’s been threatened by various US politicians—will result in calamitous death and destruction, and Iran will respond in kind.
That response will take the form of direct counterattacks from the Iranian military on US and attacking forces where possible, and/or asymmetric counterattacks by Iranian-allied forces on US and allied bases, installations, and forces throughout the region.
General Hossein Salami, commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, wants the shooting down of the US drone to be a “clear message” that Iran does “not have any intention for war with any country, but we are ready for war.”
To be clear: In my opinion, this is a non-passive, assertive posture that all anti-imperialists should support. The United States has no right to forcibly determine what Iran’s government is, what weapons it can have, who its allies are, or with whom it can trade. Iran has every right to fight back against any such aggression, and every anti-imperialist leftist should advocate its victory in any such fight.
Whatever happens to Iran, can the Gulf countries, Israel, Western Europe, Japan, the entire US presence in the Middle East, the world economy, or, most trivially for everyone but him, the Trump presidency, survive that without catastrophic damage? That’s the question Iran is now forcing all those actors to answer.
Unfortunately, among the rulers and decision-makers (in whose hands Donald Trump is putty) and, more fatally, among the populace, there is a strongly embedded assumption of inevitable, relatively-costless victory and an infinite ability to control outcomes. They think the US will be able to do to Iran what it has done to Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria: impose catastrophic destruction at will, without suffering serious and deadly consequence in return.
It doesn’t seem to register on them that the US has achieved nothing its own citizens can embrace as “victory” in any of these deadly interventions. In Afghanistan, the US is hoping it can strike a deal with the Taliban it came to defeat sixteen years ago. It can throw missiles at Syria at will, but has not been able to overthrow the Syrian government it proclaimed “had to go” 7 years ago.
Indeed, neither elites nor populace seem able to recognize that Iran is not Syria. As Iranian analyst Trita Parsi says, they’ve bamboozled themselves into thinking that “Iran is no different from Syria. You can strike yet they won’t have the guts to respond.” But those who think the US can get away with a limited “tactical” assault on Iran are deluding themselves.
Iran does not have the weaknesses Syria has faced for the last decade, and it is precisely determined not to allow them to develop. Iran will not allow itself to be struck at will by the US or its ward state, Israel, without punching back. If the US delivers a “bloody nose” attack to Iran, Americans better be ready for a punch in the face.
Iran is calling the US bluff on escalation dominance. It knows it can be hurt, but not defeated. It is a country of 83 million people, with 617,000 square miles of formidable, semi-mountainous territory—almost three times more populous and four times larger than Iraq. It’s a country that fought and won one of the deadliest wars in history, against an Iraqi invasion backed by the US and all its regional and international client states. It will not hesitate to defend itself furiously against any American attack.
The Saker gives a reasonable evaluation of Iran’s military strengths and vulnerabilities here. But even a warmongering neocon like Max Boot recognizes that it would take “more than 1.6 million troops” to invade Iran, and that
“Even … stick[ing] simply to airstrikes … would not be an antiseptic, push-button exercise … Iran could employ a combination of antiship cruise missiles, drones, submarines, small boats and mines to “swarm” U.S. naval ships in the confined waters of the Persian Gulf. It could target U.S. bases in the region with its arsenal of some 2,000 missiles. It could cripple U.S. computer networks with cyberattacks. It could employ Hezbollah and other groups to stage terrorist attacks abroad. It could send local militias armed with missiles and car bombs to attack the 19,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. It could tell the Houthis in Yemen to unleash a missile barrage against Saudi Arabia and it could order Hezbollah to fire 150,000 rockets and missiles at Israel.
“In response, the United States would do … what?
All the US can do is blow a lot of stuff up. But two can play at that game, and Iran isn’t afraid of it. Notably, neocon Boot echoes Hezbollah leader Sayyed Nasrallah, who says that the “entire region will burn if the US goes to war against Iran,” and anti-imperialist Magnier, who warns that “Iran is ready to burn the Middle East if it is prevented from exporting its oil.”
Targets of opportunity
As Iran understands, they are already at war. Trump started the fire when he pulled out of the JCPOA and imposed a “maximum pressure” economic siege on Iran. That fire can easily become a conflagration—and Iran understands every jump of the flame.
To be specific about one danger of escalation for the US, which Iran knows and the Pentagon knows, and Iran knows that the Pentagon knows, I remember one counterintuitive observation from, I think, military analyst The Saker, to the effect that we’ll know when the US is about to attack Iran not when it sends its aircraft carriers to, but when it withdraws them from, the Gulf. Aircraft carriers are very effective platforms for force projection against countries that don’t have advanced anti-ship defense capabilities (Libya, Syria). But it’s an open secret that advanced anti-ship missiles (ASMs) of the type made by Russia and China—including ballistic, anti-radiation, submarine-launched, and super- or hypersonic—can quickly turn the aircraft carrier into a very big floating coffin. Unlike Libya or Syria, Iran has obtained or locally produced versions of all but fully hypersonic ASMs, and can launch them from the air, from mobile carriers, from submarines, and from a ring of concealed and hardened sites around the Persian Gulf and the narrow Strait of Hormuz—confined sea quarters where a Nimitz-class carrier is, indeed, a very big and close target.
It might be worth noting that: “Part of the selling point is Global Hawks fly so high and normally they should be secure from being shot down.”
That’s why we should not cavalierly dismiss the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s air force, when he says: “An aircraft carrier… was a serious threat for us in the past. But now it is a target and the threats have switched to opportunities.”
Maybe he’s bluffing. There’s no question that the US holds a powerful military hand, and maybe it is absolutely, positively sure it knows where all the missiles are and can defend against them. (That’s’ what those high-flying Hawks are for!) But there’s a hell of a pot on the table for raising on a maybe. It’s the good hands that lose the most.
Iran is not hiding its tells. There is no “maybe” about the fact that, if there’s a carrier sitting in the Persian Gulf launching planes to attack the country, Iran will try to sink it. How many ASM aces did you see Iran get from Russia or China?
For someone, there’s a bad beat coming.
As military analyst Andrei Martyanov says, even in the ‘70s, Admiral Elmo Zumwalt was worried about “the strategic and psychological effects of the loss of even a single nuclear aircraft-carrier would have on the U.S. Navy.” And the whole exceptional, invincible country. If Iran sinks, or even hits and seriously damages a US carrier, there will be enormous pressure on Trump to absolutely devastate Iran. Iran knows that, and is ready to respond to it with as much devastating force as it can muster, hitting any target it can.
And we haven’t even mentioned what happens if Iran or, as Boot evokes, its Hezbollah ally, rains missiles on Tel Aviv, causing serious damage and casualties. My bet on that hand is that Israel takes the opportunity it’s been looking for to nuke Tehran or Qom, establishing its ruthless and irreversible hyper-dominance of the region for once and for all. (It will think.) It’s Israel. Who within the United States, during that war on Iran, will protest?
Because Israel, like Iran, and unlike the US public, from whom this knowledge is assiduously hidden in the weeds of deliberately dishonest blather, knows what this conflict is about. And it’s not about preventing Iran from getting any mythical nuclear weapons. Again, even Boot knows “the nuclear deal did [that] far better”—and the US throwing away that deal proves it is not interested in Iranian nuclear weapons at all.
Down Card
As Bolton and Pompeo keep saying, the goalposts have been changed entirely. (Or should we say, finally revealed?) It’s all about Iran’s “bad behavior” in the region, its threat to US “allies and interests.” This is the Trump administration reprising Hillary Clinton’s definition of Iran as an “existential threat to Israel”—which means, precisely, that its very existence as the main power that can materially and militarily resist Israel’s hyper-dominance of the region is unacceptable.
That’s why Trump also executed Hillary’s call for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to be designated a terrorist organization. Iran must cease its support of Hezbollah, the most effective frontline fighting force, which prevented the Israeli seizure of South Lebanon. It must abandon the Palestinians, the Syrians, and the Lebanese, and neuter itself militarily, giving up any strategic weapons. Iran must agree to become a country that can be bombed at will by Israel and the US, as Syria is (for the moment).
Above all is Hillary’s admonition (which Trump has again been happy to take up) that “I want the Iranians to know that if I’m president, we will attack Iran…totally obliterate them,” should Iran attack Israel. Speaking for the whole of the bipartisan US political elite she meant “for any reason,” including self-defense.
That’s what this is about, as Iran knows well. The rest, including Iranian nuclear weapons, is diversionary bullshit.
Yes, the US also wants to prevent Iran from having any power to resist Saudi Arabia’s dominance as the oil power and as the guarantor of reactionary Sunni rule against secular nationalism and socialism throughout the Muslim world. But the US’s full embrace of Saudi Arabia depends on the latter’s alliance with Israel. The US political and media establishment would turn on a dime against Saudi Arabia if Israel deemed that to be in its essential national interest. There is no possibility that that establishment would turn against Israel because Saudi Arabia wanted it. The US political and media establishment is thoroughly committed to Zionism; they will never be committed to Wahhabism. The interest and demands of Israel and Zionism are determinative of US policy in a way that Saudi interests and demands will never be.
So, ultimately, as Ray McGovern says: “The ‘WHY,’ quite simply, is Israel. It is impossible to understand U.S. Middle East policy without realizing the overwhelming influence of Israel on it and on opinion makers.” That influence is the primary factor driving the enormous destruction that has already been wrought on the region by the US in Iraq, Libya, and Syria, and will be wrought from a war on Iran. Though there are always other considerations, we would not have undertaken any of those wars but for the US commitment to Israel and Zionism. And it’s disingenuous to pretend otherwise.
And Israel, and those in the US establishment for whom Israel’s interests are central, do not care if an aircraft carrier is sunk, or if the region burns. (Why the carriers may not leave the danger zone.) That’s what they want! They are trying to provoke a war in which they—either the US on their behalf or Israel directly with its nukes—can “obliterate” Iran. They don’t care who else gets obliterated in the process, and they cannot imagine that could be them. Did I mention—Does anybody ever?—Israeli nukes? Ace in the hole, that they will play if necessary to steal the pot.
Trump’s rescission of his attack order, as well as Iran’s refrain from shooting down a manned US aircraft, is nice and all, but this game ain’t over as long as the economic siege of Iran continues. And given the actually-existing US polity, I think an enormously destructive conflict with Iran is virtually inevitable.
What might stop the insanity is if key “allies” have the backbone to tell the US president that (as Putin did) that any war with Iran will be a “catastrophe” for everyone, and that they will not only not go along with it, but explicitly denounce it.
What would help the most to deter the calamity is if more Americans understand, along with Iran (and Israel) what the object of the game really is, and make clear they don’t want to play it. That requires that enough Americans, among the populace and the decision makers—especially the military decision makers—drop the ideology of invincibility and exceptionalism, see and warn of the real dangers, and just say “No!”
That may be happening. This unprecedented episode where the President orders a military attack and then very publicly calls it off at the last minute may indicate that there’s some serious re-thinking going on. WaPo tells us that “The decision has divided his top advisers, with senior Pentagon officials opposing the decision to strike and national security adviser John Bolton strongly supporting it.”
Which is more plausible: That Trump was absolutely certain the U-S-of-A could “obliterate” Iran, and only called off the strike because he was repelled by the idea of killing 150 people? Or that someone among those foreign or domestic influencers who had actual, dispassionate knowledge of the forces arrayed, and who did care about watery graves and burning cities and oil fields, had the courage to say: “Do this, and we are fucked.”?
Either Trump is an extraordinarily reasonable and compassionate commander-in-chief, or he blinked.
I’m good with either. (And I just gotta say: We’re talking can’t-think-of-another level extraordinary. Definitely not Barack or Hillary!)
But what does Iran think? Or the US Deep State, with all its thoroughgoing commitments?
This time, someone—either a wise counsellor or his inner grasshopper—told Trump not to raise. But the real smart move is to call off the game, and that’s not going to happen.
Let’s see the next card.
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But picking the right one out may be hard. The audio equipment market is bigger than ever. There is no shortage of car amplifier models being advertised as ‘the best one’ out there.
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So, buckle up and get ready to take notes as we guide you to finding the most suitable car amplifier that will complete your dream car audio system.
Best Car Amplifiers 2019
Our guide starts with a round-up of the car amplifiers we’ve found through hours of research and comparing. Take a look at each one’s specification and see which one appeals to you the most.
We’ve divided the list into three sections according to the model channel number: 2-channel, 4-channel and monoblock. They are the most common types of car amplifiers available in the market.
Channels will be discussed in-depth in the latter part of this guide.
Best 2-channel Car Amplifiers
Car Amp
1. BOSS Audio PT1600 Phantom
Max: 1600W at 2 ohms
RMS: 600W at 2 ohms
2. Rockford Fosgate P300X2
RMS:
100W at 4 ohms
300W at 4 ohms (Bridged)
3. Rockford Fosgate R250X4
40W at 4 ohms
125W x 2 at 4 ohms
4. Alpine MRV-F300
150W x 2 at 4 ohms (bridged)
Best Mono Car Amplifiers
5. Rockford Fosgate R500X1D
6. Jl Audio Jx500
7. Pioneer Gm-D9601
1200W at 1 ohm
8. Rockford Fosgate Prime R1200-1D
1200W at 1 ohms
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A 2-channel amplifier powerful enough to handle subwoofers?
The Boss Audio PT16oo Phantom is a 2-channel car amplifier of the A/B class. It can power two speakers or four subwoofers at 2 ohms due to its high peak power of 1600 Watts at 2 ohms. One of its features is switchable input sensitivity which provides adjustable control over input signal to achieve a balance between power and sound quality. This Class A/B amplifier also features a specific linear circuitry which reduces distortion while still improving efficiency.
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Another feature of the Boss Audio PT1600 Phantom is its wired remote which lets the user control the subwoofer level for a more customized sound output. It also has a variable bass boost option which can give the user more control of the bass range that the amplifier produces.
Although marketed as compatible with subwoofers, we recommend that users be careful when using this Boss amplifier with subwoofers as they can quickly overheat given that they’re Class A/B amplifiers not technically-meant to run subwoofers.
Classification: A/B
Frequency Response:9 Hz to 50 kHz ±1 dB
Power Handling: Max: 1600 Watts at 2 ohms | RMS: 600 Watts at 2 ohms
Dimensions: L 14” x H 2.25” x W 10.31
Compatibility with clean sound to boot
The Rockford Fosgate P300X2 is a 2-channel car amplifier which main selling point is its compatibility with a wide range of component systems. It can be run in both stereo and mono modes. Its small size also makes it easily fit in audio systems without much hassle.
This amp features Rockford’s C.L.E.A.N. technology (Calibrated Level Eliminates Audible Noise) ensuring the constant production of clean sounds.
Classification:A/B
Frequency Response:20-20,000 Hz
Power Handling:100 Watts at 4 ohms | 150 watts at 2 ohms | 300 watts at 4 ohms(Bridged)
Dimensions:L 8 13/16" x H 2 7/16" x W 9 15/16"
3. Rockford Fosgate R250X4 Prime
Power in a small package
The Rockford Fosgate R250X4 Prime is a bridgeable 4-channel car amplifier which main selling point is its power and small size. This makes it perfect for powering an audio system in a vehicle without much space to spare. It can power four speakers at an RMS of 40 Watts a piece making your car an unbelievable chamber of quality sounds.
It’s also a bang for the buck as its cast-aluminum material efficiently manages heat from use ensuring this amplifier’s longevity. What more the Rockford Fosgate R250X4 Prime also has a short circuit protection. But despite these features, we recommend that you also install a cooling fan along with this amplifier if you plan on regularly using it for long periods of time.
Frequency Response:20-20K Hz
Power Handling:40 Watts at 4-Ohms | 60 Watts at 2-Ohms | 125 Watts at 4-Ohms Bridged
Dimensions: W 11 ¼” x L 7 3/8”x H 2”
Versatile and compact
The Alpine MRV-F300 is a 4-channel car amplifier which boasts versatility and compactness. Although a 4-channel amplifier, the Alpine MRV-F300 can be run as a 3-channel amplifier to power a subwoofer along with two other speakers. It can also function as a 2-channel amp to power two speakers at an RMS of 150 Watts each. At its 4-channel setting, it can power four speakers at 50 Watts of RMS a piece.
Like the previous amplifiers, Alpine equipped this amplifier with a thermal protection feature. It also has a safety feature which enables the amplifier to cool itself (when on verge of overheating) without stopping from playing music.
Classification:D
Power Handling:50 Watts at 4 ohms | 70 Watts at 2 ohms | 150 Watts x 2 at 4 ohms (bridged)
Dimensions: W 7 7/8" x L 7 7/8" x H 2 3/16"
A powerful amp to make your bass pop!
Like its 4-channel counterpart, The Rockford Fosgate R500X1D is a sturdy car amplifier that packs on the features. This monoblock amplifier can power a subwoofer with an RMS 500 Watts making your bass really pop. With that power, you’ll definitely expect your amplifier to heat up. Well, Rockford Fosgate got you covered. The R500X1D is equipped with various protection features like its cast aluminum heatsink and power thermal sensing functions.
Frequency Response:20Hz to 250Hz
Power Handling:300 Watts at 4 ohms | 500 Watts at 2 ohms
Dimensions: W 7.7” x L 7.7” H 2.4”
Stable and powerful
Another monoblock car amplifier on our list is the Jl Audio Jx500 a compact but powerful equipment that is capable of producing what audio enthusiasts describe as ‘thunderous bass’ with its RMS of 500 Watts. The Jl Audio Jx500 also boasts of a feature which eliminates harmful mid-range frequencies with a twist of a knob.
It manages to stably sustain this great bass sound for extended periods of time with help from its comprehensive heat-management system made of high-mass aluminum. Don’t let the cheap price tag fool you into thinking that this powerful yet stable amp is not worth your time.
Frequency Response: 10 - 150 Hz
Power Handling:300 Watts at 4 ohms | 400 Watts at 3 ohms | 500 Watts at 2 ohms
Dimensions: W 7.68" x L 7.83" x H 2.09"
Powerful as they come
With an RMS of 1200 Watts, the Pioneer Gm-D9601 is the most powerful amp we have on our list and it delivers.
That power rating isn’t just a marketing ploy. It translates to ear-popping bass from your subwoofer of choice. Not only that this amp has an adjustable audio frequency of 40 Hz to 240 Hz. You’d also be pleased to find that the Pioneer Gm-D9601 functions without a hitch even at low impedance levels.
Frequency Response:10 Hz to 240 Hz
Power Handling:500 Watts at 4 ohms | 800 Watts at 2 ohms | 1200 Watts at 1 ohm
Dimensions:W12 3/8" x L 2 3/8" x H 7 7/8"
More Control, more power
The Rockford Fosgate Prime R1200-1D may just give the Pioneer Gm-D9601 run for its money when it comes to power rating.
This monoblock car amplifier is said to have ‘packed more power per square inch into their Prime Class D amps than almost any other amplifier made’ as one audio equipment expert put it. Well with a 1200-Watt at 1 ohm RMS at barely 11 inches long, it better be.
But power isn’t the only thing this Rockford amp can offer users. It also boasts of allowing them extensive control over the sound with features like an expansive frequency response range and punch level control knob.
If the price isn’t an issue, this amp will be your best choice to power your subwoofer.
Power Handling:400 Watts at 4 ohms | 800 Watts at 2 ohms | 1200 Watts at 1 ohms
Dimensions: W 6.77" x L 11.06" x H 1.97"
Now that you have an idea of which models of car amplifier are proven and tested to be of great quality, let’s discuss what factors you should consider when making the final choice.
As a general rule, the number of channels determines the number of speakers a car amplifier is capable of handling. The most common channel types are 2-channel car amps, 4-channel car amps and monoblock car amps. Each has their own intended use along with corresponding pros and cons.
2-channel car amps
This type of car amplifier is usually used to power a pair of speakers and sometimes even to power subwoofers. Although this car amplifier has 2-channels, it can be wired to be bridged together and form one channel if you find that you only need to power one speaker.
Two-channel car amplifiers are also stereo (meaning they have a right and left output), unlike monoblock car amplifiers. Another perk of choosing them is that they are capable of producing a full spectrum of sound around 20-20,000 Hz.
Four-channel car amplifiers have similar features as the 2-channel amp except that the former can power a total of four speakers. Not only that, 4-channel amps are also bridgeable which allows them to power different car audio system configurations. They are most commonly used to power car door speakers.
Monoblock car amps
As the name implies, monoblock car amplifiers only have one channel through which it powers a speaker. They are also designed to power subwoofers, specifically. And because subwoofers need greater power to operate, monoblock-type amps are made to ensure maximum efficiency and power output first.
So, if you’re looking for power factory speakers or aftermarket speakers, buying individual monoblock amps is not recommended. They may be powerful, but they won’t make clean signals when paired with anything but subwoofers. This is because bass, which subwoofer’s are made to produce, doesn’t need to be processed so much to create high-quality sound.
There are other types of car amplifiers with different channel numbers but they are not as common as the above three. Five-channel car amplifiers are a cross between a 4-channel and a monoblock amplifier. This set up is best for more elaborate wiring systems. Meanwhile, a 3-channel amplifier is a mix of a 2-channel and a monoblock amplifier. And lastly, 6-channel amplifiers are preferred for more elaborate or specialized audio setups that includes more than four speakers.
The car amplifier for your audio setup is one that can sufficiently power your speakers. Thus, it is important to match your speakers with your amplifiers. The convenient technique is picking up your speakers first (unless you’re just looking to amplify your car’s factory speakers) and then buying an amplifier which can match the speaker’s power needs.
The RMS is a great determinant of how much power an amplifier is capable of and a great tool to match speakers with amplifiers. If you have factory speakers, an amplifier capable of at least 75 up to 150% of your speaker’s RMS will be sufficient.
(It’s also important to note the difference between RMS and Peak Power when matching up speakers and amplifiers.)
One common mistake people make in the power department is bridging a multi-channel amplifier to power a subwoofer instead of using a monoblock. Doing this is highly-discouraged. To know more about matching subwoofers and amplifiers properly, check out this helpful video from Sonic Electronix.
After looking at the list of the amplifiers above, you’re probably wondering what the class-type means and how they affect the sound your amplifier will produce. Amplifiers class, designated by letters A, B, A/B and D, are descriptions of an amplifier’s topology or how they function at the core level. The most common letter class of car amplifiers as evident in the list above are Class A/B and D. (Although many more letter classes are available.)
Class A/B Amplifiers
Class A/B amplifiers have come to be one of the most popular types in the market because they are a great compromise of the benefits of Class A and Class B amplifiers. They are efficient at operating at low levels and at the same time can keep the amplifier cool while operating at high power levels. Lastly, Class A/B amplifiers tend to be cheaper than its counterparts.
Class D Amplifiers
Class D amplifiers are popular because of their 90%+ efficiency. This is possible because unlike other amplifier class types, Class D amplifiers can rapidly switch output devices between the off and on stage. Another advantage of Class D amplifiers is their relatively light weight (of only a few pounds) and high power rating.
System Compatibility and Audio Setup
The last thing you’ll have to consider when choosing the car amplifier is what your current setup is or what your dream setup will look like.
For those who just want to add an amplifier to their current car audio system, you may want to look into buying a factory system upgrade.
Factory system upgrade kits include an amplifier together with other sound gears custom-designed to fit specific vehicle models. Buying these kits will eliminate some tedious decision-making processes and custom-fitting an amplifier to fit your car. However, they can get quite expensive usually retailing upwards of $600.
If you don’t want to spend that kind of money on car audio, we recommend that you get a compact 4-channel car amplifier to get better sound from your front and rear speakers. Just be sure to make the necessary measurement in your car first before you buy an amplifier.
For those who want to buy an amplifier to power an additional subwoofer, you’ll need a high power monoblock car amplifier to efficiently power it. Again, it is not recommended that you bridge together a 2-channel or 4-channel car amplifier to power a subwoofer as they won’t be able to handle a subwoofer’s low impedance operation and might cause overheating.
For those who want to build an audio car system from scratch, speaker-amplifier pairings will depend on the type of vehicle you have and the sound you’re looking for.
People who drive vehicles like a sports car or a small pickup will find that an amplifier with an RMS of 50 Watts per channel enough to drown out road noise and keep audio clear. Pair it with speakers that have at least 35 Watts RMS.
Meanwhile, people who drive bigger vehicles will find that an amplifier with an RMS of 75 Watts per channel paired with a speaker that has an RMS of 50 Watts per channel a great setup.
Installation + Additional tools needed
You’ll need additional tools if you are planning to install your new amplifier or audio setup personally.
Here are some of the things you might need:
A wiring kit
Some speaker wires
A capacitor
Fuses, power distribution hardware etc.
Wiring an amplifier isn’t particularly difficult but those with no experience with electronics might find the task daunting at first. Check this helpful article to help you understand how to wire your amplifier.
Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
to the Amplifiers for your Car
You only have to keep one thing in mind when choosing the amplifier. It may seem overwhelming to choose among the thousands of models in the market. But always remember: the best one is the right mix of good price, great sound, and high compatibility.
How much does a car amplifier cost?
If you’ve been window shopping for the best amplifiers, it’s very likely that you’re already familiar with the popular brands. But how do you compare them? If the budget is one of your main considerations, you start with the price.
Amplifiers can range from a couple of bucks to over $700. The price depends on a lot of factors, such as how many channels the amplifier offers, or its wattage, or its overall compatibility. All of this means that there is definitely at least one model from any brand that is on the lower end, and at least another on the mid-range or higher end of the price spectrum.
BOSS amplifiers, for example, has under $30 of car amplifier that features four channels at 400 watts, and another above $160 of car amplifier that features just one channel that can power 5000 watts. BOSS amplifiers are mostly on the lower to mid-range market prices.
On the other hand, Rockford Fosgate amplifiers are in the mid-range to the higher end. The cheapest Fosgate amplifier, the R150X2 Prime 2-Channel amp, would only set you back around $90. This offers just two channels, with a stability of 75 watts at 2-ohms. One of their most expensive amps, the Rockford Fosgate Prime, would cost you at least $700. This has quite the range of features like advanced over current and over circuit protection tech and is quite a powerful 4-channel amplifier.
On average, most amplifiers would cost you less than $300. While this may not seem like an insane amount of money, you still need to make sure that you get the car amplifier you like most for your budget and for your car’s sound system as well.
You should consider amplifier channels
The channels in an amplifier refer to the number of speakers and subwoofer it could power. To keep it simple, a 2-channel amp could power a pair of speakers, a 3-channel amp could power a pair of speakers and a subwoofer, a 4-channel amp could power two pairs of speakers, and a 5-channel amp could power two pairs of speakers and a subwoofer.
Most of the car amplifier brands give their consumers the option to choose from 2 to 5-channel amplifiers. Pioneer has the well-reviewed GM-D8601, which is a mono-amplifier, the highly rated GM-D9605 which is a 5-channel amplifier, plus a wide variety of models for all other numbers of channels in between.
Kenwood amplifiers also have this range of amplifiers from the inexpensive KAC-9106D mono-amplifier to the five-starred Excelon X801-5 5-channel amplifier.
The general rule here is always to buy an amplifier that has more power than you need. While it’s true that speakers are blown by either too little or too much power, the number of speakers blown by too little power far outnumbers those that are blown by too much power. Artificially raising the power by turning up the gain would most definitely result in frying your speakers.
Speakers and other considerations
Audiophiles are almost never satisfied with stock sound systems, but a powerful speaker paired with an equally powerful car amplifier from the car amplifier brands always does the trick.
Speaker power rating
A car speaker’s power rating refers to the range of power it can receive. Speakers would sound good with at least 75% of this maximum power rating, but most speakers could take as much as 150% of the power rating indicated. For pairs, you’d want to follow the lower power rating. Your amplifier should be enough to give at least 75% and at most 150% of your speaker’s power rating.
To learn more about car speakers, you can read All about Car Speakers and The Best 6×9 Speakers for Car
Impedance, or the ohm rating, is also quite important in matching speakers and amps. Specifications would usually indicate a minimum ohm limit, so this makes it easy to find a compatible amplifier. Never plug a speaker with lower impedance than what is indicated on the amplifier.
The measure of how loud a speaker would be from a distance of one meter away and with a power of one watt is called sensitivity, and is measured in decibels (dB). There is a logarithmic relationship between wattage and sensitivity, so increasing the power of the amplifier by 100% would only raise the sensitivity or sound pressure level (SPL) by only 3dB. For most people, however, this isn’t a big deal. If you’re not one to blast high-volume music all the time, sensitivity is just a small consideration.
It’s no good if it doesn’t fit, so make sure you get the right size for your car. The size of the amps is not proportional to their power, and even the smallest amps can trump the larger ones when it comes to quality of sound.
If there’s one thing most experts agree about, it’s that you should definitely pay those extra bucks for the warranty of your amplifier. If you’ve invested on your speaker set-up, it’s important to make sure that your components are bought only from authorized dealers and resellers. If you do not have warranties from authorized sellers, service centers may refuse to replace parts and repair your components. Warranties could cost more initially, but they could protect you from additional charges in installations, replacements and repairs.
Your dream car audio system is not far from reach. Adding the perfect amplifier to your system might be the final push it needs.
The task of finding the best car amplifier might be daunting, but all it takes is taking notes of a few considerations like channel number, power rating and system compatibility.
We hope this guide has been helpful in your quest of quenching your thirst for good audio.
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involuntary manslaughter conviction, Involvement, Ira Harrison, Ira Harrison: Acts of Joy, Irresponsible Business, is it about politics, is it politics, Is this complaint and ban about politics, Is this complaint and ban about se, Is this complaint and ban about sex, ISBN-10: 1410769232, ISBN-10: 1410769240, ISBN-13: 9781410769237, ISBN-13: 9781410769244, Islam, Isolation, issue, issues, issues that arose, it, it sends the wrong message to impressionable minds, It takes a village to raise a child, it would be nice to see more African American judges behind the judicial bench, it would be nice to see more black faces behind the judicial bench, It's filth, It's filth and it's sickening to me and it's unacceptable to have something like this in the school system, it's important, it's sickening, it's sickening to me, It's Still Time to Stop Blaming the White Man, it's time we cared about how every neighborhood looks and feels to live in, it's unacceptable, Italian nationalist leader, J. 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Ed Daniels Posts Latest Sports News
Future looks bright for Nicholls State, Rebowe
Posted By: Jonelle Foltz Football, Nicholls State, Southeastern Louisiana University, Tim Rebowe
The interest from Southeastern Louisiana came quickly.
“I didn’t go out looking for anything,” said Nicholls State football coach Tim Rebowe.
But, with one year remaining on his original contract, Rebowe signed a new, four-year deal.
“Our administration understands the value of athletics,” said Rebowe.
The 2017-18 season has been the best year in the history of the school’s athletic program. The women’s basketball team won the Southland Conference tournament, earning its first ever NCAA tournament bid. The men’s basketball team won 21 games, including 15 in league play. The Colonels shared the Southland Conference regular-season championship with Southeastern Louisiana University.
Last November, Nicholls hosted its first FCS playoff game. The crowd of more than 9,000, according to Rebowe, was the largest for any of the FCS playoff games that weekend.
Rebowe said the university stepped up with some much-needed support for the football program. The items included additional money for recruiting and for assistant coaches’ salaries.
“We need to keep our best people here,” said Rebowe. “That has not been done in the past.”
Rebowe said an additional staffer will be added for the strength-and-conditioning program. And, for the first time, football will have its own academic advisor.
Optimism for football is growing. Quarterback Chase Fourcade returns for his junior season, and the Colonels will be bolstered by a trio of transfers. Wide receiver Gabe Fuselier comes from Louisiana-Lafayette. Tight end Bry’Kiethon Mouton, who prepped at Acadiana High School, transferred from LSU. Offensive lineman Tyrin Arceneaux, who prepped at St. Charles Catholic, transferred from Pearl River Community College.
The Colonels will be tested in September. Nicholls opens with road games at Kansas, Tulane and McNeese. In Week 4, the Colonels host Sam Houston State, which won 12 games and reached the semifinals of the FCS playoffs before losing to eventual champion North Dakota State.
The Colonels are not to be dismissed easily. In 2016, Nicholls led at Georgia in the third quarter. And, in 2017, the Colonels were tied with Texas A&M in the fourth quarter at College Station.
“We are not sneaking up on anyone,” said Rebowe.
A reporter asked what Nicholls football might look like at the end of Rebowe’s current four-year contract?
“Hopefully, we will be talking about a conference championship and going deep in the playoffs,” said Rebowe. “And, then I will be ready to sign on for another four years.”
Ed Daniels is sports director of ABC26 WGNO. He can be reached at edaniels@clarionherald.org.
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US STOCKS-S&P 500 rises on investor optimism ahead of G20 summit
Stephen Culp
(For a live blog on the U.S. stock market, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.)
* Kudlow: U.S. may move ahead on new China tariffs after G20
* Xi to present Trump with terms for trade war resolution -WSJ
* Tariff-vulnerable chipmakers advance
* Boeing falls as FAA cites new flaw in 737 MAX jets
* Dow off 0.04%, S&P 500 up 0.38%, Nasdaq up 0.73% (Updates to market close)
By Stephen Culp
NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed higher in a broad-based rally on Thursday as investors looked to the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan this weekend for progress in the long-running U.S.-China trade dispute, which has whipsawed markets for months.
The benchmark S&P 500 snapped its four-day losing streak, closing within 1% of its all-time high, reached a week ago.
The Dow closed slightly lower, dragged down by Boeing Co .
Optimism fueled by a China Morning Post report that the world's two largest economies have agreed to a tentative trade war truce was dampened by a Wall Street Journal article saying that Chinese President Xi Jinping will present President Donald Trump with a set of conditions to be met by the United States before reaching any settlement.
Expectations of a deal were muddied further when White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said the United States may move ahead with further tariffs on Chinese goods after the two leaders meet this weekend at the Group of 20 summit in Japan. Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a way forward regarding tariffs and other issues when they meet.
"Today's trading is a G20 pregame," said Matt Forester, chief investment officer of BNY Mellon's Lockwood Advisors in New York. "Given the tone of today's markets, people believe there will be some diminishment of trade tensions coming out of the meeting."
"No pair of geopolitical rivals in history have had more connection to each other's economies," Forester added. "There's a lot of pressure to get this right."
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 10.24 points, or 0.04%, to 26,526.58, the S&P 500 gained 11.14 points, or 0.38%, to 2,924.92 and the Nasdaq Composite added 57.79 points, or 0.73%, to close at 7,967.76.
Of the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500, all but energy stocks ended the session higher.
Chipmakers, whose revenue exposure to China makes them vulnerable to tariffs, ended the session higher. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index rose 1.5%.
"Chipmakers are a proxy for trade optimism," said Chuck Carlson, chief executive officer at Horizon Investment Services in Hammond, Indiana. "They have become the trade du jour for traders betting for or against a trade deal" between the United States and China.
Ford Motor Co advanced 2.9% after the automaker announced it would cut 12,000 jobs in its troubled Ford Europe segment.
Boeing Co dropped 2.9% following a Reuters report on Wednesday that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration identified a new safety risk in the planemaker's grounded 737 MAX aircraft.
Conagra Brands reported quarterly earnings that missed analyst estimates because of waning demand and manufacturing challenges. Its shares fell 12.1%.
Higher drug prices and an increase in prescription volume helped Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc beat quarterly earnings expectations, sending its stock up 4.1%.
Advancing issues outnumbered declining ones on the NYSE by a 2.50-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 2.92-to-1 ratio favored advancers.
The S&P 500 posted 6 new 52-week highs and 1 new low; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 36 new highs and 62 new lows.
Volume on U.S. exchanges was 6.14 billion shares, compared to the 6.98 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days. (Reporting by Stephen Culp Editing by Bill Berkrot)
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Robert Zubrin Quotes
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American - Scientist Born: 1952
The key issue is not who is in charge but what. Russia's problem is constitutional. There is no division of powers. The judges, the police, and the legislature all work for the same people, and there is essentially no trial by jury. As a result, anyone can be arrested and accused of anything, and conviction is almost guaranteed.
Work People Police Result
Global warming would increase the rate of evaporation from the oceans. This would increase rainfall worldwide. In addition, global warming would lengthen the growing season, thereby increasing still further the bounty of both agriculture and nature.
Nature Agriculture Global Warming
As a result of the carbon-dioxide enrichment of the Earth's atmosphere, plants are now growing faster. Furthermore, global warming lengthens the growing season and increases net rainfall.
Plants Result Global Warming Earth
In the wake of the disaster caused by Tropical Storm Sandy, various allies of the Obama campaign have rushed to claim that the event was caused by anthropogenic global warming, thereby justifying the president's program of crushing the economy with regressive carbon taxes, a supposedly necessary measure to prevent future bad weather.
Future Weather Storm Bad
Before agriculture was invented, land was not a resource. Before oil drilling and nuclear fission were invented, petroleum and uranium were not resources.
Agriculture Oil Land Resources
People make their own fates, and if enough of us make our fate to be space explorers, perhaps we can actually get some space exploration done.
People Space Enough Own
Science is not a collection of facts; it is a process of discovery.
Science Facts Process Discovery
The Earth is not endangered by humanity. But humanity is being seriously threatened by those who follow the guides of the WWF.
Humanity Earth Seriously Follow
Ireland never lacked the capacity to feed its people. During the entire 'great famine,' the island continued to produce massive amounts of beef and grain. The Irish just couldn't afford to buy any of it due to the enforcement of rack-renting, high taxation, and suppression of manufactures.
People Great Never Island
Putin and many of his gang may have once been Communists, but they are not that today. Rather, they have embraced a new totalitarian political ideology known as 'Eurasianism.'
Today Political New Gang
When people have their own money at stake, it's a lot easier to find and settle on practical, no-nonsense solutions to engineering problems than is ever the case in the complex and endless deliberations of a government bureaucracy.
People Money Government Problems
We need to improve our horrible position within the petroleum game by eliminating the EPA and other crippling bureaucracies that have turned the U.S. from the game's biggest winners into its worst losers.
Game Worst Need Winners
From 1859 to 1971, the U.S. oil industry grew virtually continuously, in the process serving mightily to drive our economy and win our wars. But that growth was stopped dead in 1971 and sent into decline thereafter, as the advent of the EPA and the accompanying National Environmental Policy Act made it increasingly difficult to drill.
Environmental Growth Drive Win
Carbon is the stuff of life, and it's the stuff of everything used by human society. All of our materials are made of carbon or of substances, such as steel or glass, which are produced through the utilization of carbon.
Life Society Everything Glass
The more that energy costs, the less economic activity there can be.
Energy More Economic Activity
Were the United States to pass a law requiring all cars to be methanol-capable flex-fuel vehicles, or simply repeal EPA regulations that prevent such conversions from being carried out privately, our immense natural-gas capacity could make a dramatic entrance into the liquid-fuel market.
Law Being Make Out
The 20th century saw three great-power confrontations. Two of them turned into total war. We lucked out on the third. Do we really want to roll those dice again?
War Three Want Out
Weather systems are natural heat engines, and like all other heat engines, both natural and artificial, they are driven not by temperature per se, but by differences in temperature between one location and another.
Weather Heat Differences Natural
The federal government was created to defend the United States, not to wage war upon it.
War Government Defend United States
The NASA humans-to-Mars program is all sizzle and no steak.
NASA Steak Program
The U.S. trade embargo on Cuba is almost completely ineffective, as many other countries, including the European Union, do not honor it.
Honor Cuba Trade European Union
The space program needs a goal, and the goal should be humans to Mars.
Space Goal Mars Needs
Human population supplies the labor necessary for the creation of wealth; carbon supplies the matter and energy.
Population Energy Matter Wealth
The Yanukovych regime is a mafia, which regularly threatens, imprisons, murders, or disappears political opponents as well as those whose possessions it covets.
Political Mafia Well Possessions
The blockade against American natural-gas exports needs to be lifted, and the war on coal needs to be ended, so that, instead of being wasted to replace perfectly good coal-generated electricity, our natural-gas exports can be expanded even further.
Good War Electricity American
You can't 'control' a Mars mission from Earth. The Mars mission is going to have to be controlled by the people on Mars... There is just too much involved that is out of sight of Earth.
You People Control Earth
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social definition, social meaning | English dictionary
1 living or preferring to live in a community rather than alone
2 denoting or relating to human society or any of its subdivisions
3 of, relating to, or characteristic of the experience, behaviour, and interaction of persons forming groups
4 relating to or having the purpose of promoting companionship, communal activities, etc.
a social club
5 relating to or engaged in social services
a social worker
6 relating to or considered appropriate to a certain class of society, esp. one thought superior
7 (esp. of certain species of insects) living together in organized colonies
social bees Compare → solitary → 6
8 (of plant species) growing in clumps, usually over a wide area
9 an informal gathering, esp. of an organized group, to promote companionship, communal activity, etc.
(C16: from Latin socialis companionable, from socius a comrade)
♦ socially adv
♦ socialness n
approved social worker
n (Social welfare) (in England) a qualified social worker specially trained in mental-health work, who is approved by his employing local authority to apply for a mentally disordered person to be admitted to hospital and detained there, or to apply for the person to be received into the guardianship of the local authority
psychiatric social worker
n (Social welfare) (in Britain) a qualified person who works with mentally disordered people and their families, based in a psychiatric hospital, child guidance clinic, or social services department area team, and who may also be an approved social worker
n the analysis of the economy by sectors leading to the calculation and publication of economic statistics, such as gross national product and national income, (Also called) national accounting
Social and Liberal Democratic Party
n (in Britain) a centrist political party formed in 1988 by the merging of the Liberal Party and part of the Social Democratic Party. In 1989 it changed its name to the Liberal Democrats
n the branch of anthropology that deals with cultural and social phenomena such as kinship systems or beliefs, esp. of nonliterate peoples
n a former name for → social security
Social Chapter
n the section of the Maastricht Treaty concerning working conditions, consultation of workers, employment rights, and social security. In 1993 the UK government negotiated an opt-out clause from this section of the treaty
n a declaration of the rights, minimum wages, maximum hours, etc., of workers in the European Union
social climber
n a person who seeks advancement to a higher social class, esp. by obsequious behaviour, (Sometimes shortened to) climber
♦ social climbing n
social contract , compact
n (in the theories of Locke, Hobbes, Rousseau, and others) an agreement, entered into by individuals, that results in the formation of the state or of organized society, the prime motive being the desire for protection, which entails the surrender of some or all personal liberties
n (esp. in Canada) a right-wing Populist political party, movement, or doctrine based on the socioeconomic theories of Major C. H. Douglas
♦ Social Crediter n
social democracy
n sometimes cap the beliefs, principles, practices, or programme of a Social Democratic Party or of social democrats
♦ social democratic adj
1 any socialist who believes in the gradual transformation of capitalism into democratic socialism
2 usually cap a member of a Social Democratic Party
Social Democratic and Labour Party
n a Northern Irish political party, which advocates peaceful union with the Republic of Ireland
Social Democratic Party
1 (in Britain 1981--90) a centre political party founded by ex-members of the Labour Party. It formed an alliance with the Liberal Party and continued in a reduced form after many members left to join the Social and Liberal Democratic Party in 1988
2 one of the two major political parties in Germany (formerly in West Germany), favouring gradual reform
3 any of the parties in many other countries similar to that of Germany
Social Education Centre
n a daycentre, run by a local authority, for mentally handicapped people and sometimes also for physically handicapped or mentally ill adults
n the manipulation of the social position and function of individuals in order to manage change in a society
social evolution
n (Sociol) the process of social development from an early simple type of social organization to one that is complex and highly specialized
n (in Britain) a social security fund from which loans or payments may be made to people in cases of extreme need
n accommodation provided by the state for renting
social inquiry report
n (in Britain) a report on a person and his or her circumstances, which may be required by a court before sentencing and is made by a probation officer or a social worker from a local authority social services department
n government insurance providing coverage for the unemployed, the injured, the old, etc.: usually financed by contributions from employers and employees, as well as general government revenue
See also → social security → national insurance → social assistance
a an economic system in which industry and commerce are run by private enterprise within limits set by the government to ensure equality of opportunity and social and environmental responsibility
b (as modifier)
a social-market economy
social organization
n (Sociol) the formation of a stable structure of relations inside a group, which provides a basis for order and patterns relationships for new members
n (Psychol) the area of psychology concerned with the interaction between individuals and groups and the effect of society on behaviour
1 the use of realist art, literature, etc. as a medium for social or political comment
2 another name for → socialist realism
1 the study of society and of the relationship of individual members within society, including economics, history, political science, psychology, anthropology, and sociology
2 any of these subjects studied individually
♦ social scientist n
1 a member of an organization who arranges its social events
2 a personal secretary who deals with private correspondence, etc.
1 public provision for the economic, and sometimes social, welfare of the aged, unemployed, etc., esp. through pensions and other monetary assistance
2 often caps a government programme designed to provide such assistance
pl n welfare activities organized by the state or a local authority and carried out by trained personnel
n (Sociol) the hierarchical structures of class and status in any society
n functioning as sing the study of how people live and organize themselves in society, embracing geography, history, economics, and other subjects
1 the various social services provided by a state for the benefit of its citizens
2 caps (in New Zealand) a government department concerned with pensions and benefits for the elderly, the sick, etc.
n any of various social services designed to alleviate the conditions of the poor and aged and to increase the welfare of children
♦ social worker n
1 collective, common, communal, community, general, group, organized, public, societal
2 companionable, friendly, gregarious, neighbourly, sociable
3 do (informal) gathering, get-together (informal) party
English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus
social accounting, social anthropology, social assistance, Social Chapter
social lubricant n.
any food, beverage, drug or activity that helps people feel more comfortable in social occasions
Ex: Having an alcohol beverage might be seen as a kind of social lubrificant as so far as it helps some peole overcome their shyness
Collaborative Dictionary English Definition
significant harm
usie
a group selfie ; a picture taken by one person next to other people, usually to share it through social media
[Slang] comes from the combination of "selfie" and "us"
legsie
a photo of one's suntanned legs usually taken with a smartphone and shared on social media
[Neologism] combination of "legs" and "selfie". Legsies are commonly used to brag about one's vacation
e-meet
meet people on a chat on Internet or via e-mail or social networks. meet virtually and not physically
a person who deliberately misleads someone on social media as to their identity
remove someone from the friends list on a social networking website
remove/delete someone from a list of friends or contacts on a social networking website
[informal] Ex: Although he broke up with his girlfriend, he hasn't unfriended her yet.
[med.] of or relating to the medical consideration of the whole person in the treatment of a disease, not only physically but also taking into account mental and social factors rather than just the symptoms
Ex: That clinic offers a holistic medecine approach to treat both the body and the mind sometimes even using practises from eastern traditions such as meditation or acupuncture.
formoisie
(in neomarxist thought) the second main exploitive social class: The bourgeoisie of formation. The members of the formoisie have human capital, receive high wages (the most frequently thanks to their diplomas) and consume more than the world GDP. (neologism 1993 Yanick Toutain)
[Hum. Sc.] The formoisie is the social class that created social-democracy and stalinism.
innovoisie
(in neomarxist thought) the third main exploitive social class: The bourgeoisie of innovation. The members of the innovoisie have usually human innovating capital. They receive (as individuals) copyrights or patent rights and consume more than the world GDP. (neologism 1996 Yanick Toutain)
pet shaming
posting a picture of one's pet on social media, with a sign describing the animal's wrongdoing
more specific: cat shaming or dog shaming
exp.
expression used when referring to someone's profession, background, social class or life experience
E.g: People from all walks of life will participate to the event
virtual public
a concept relating to internet social media where people interact with each other using online identity generally referred as ‘users’ which collectively describes as virtual public.
[Tech.] online users, online avatars, internet social media public
Cyber Terrorism
The attack on computers, networks and interconnected infrastructures with intent to intimidate or coerce a national, international, groups of people or organizations in furtherance of political, social or personal objectives.
[Tech.];[Leg.] The attack on computers, networks and interconnected infrastructures with intent to intimidate or coerce a national, international community.
Cyber Extremism
Cyber extremism is resorting any measure of imposing predetermined ideology using any online platform, beyond the norms of existing common social way of life
[Leg.];[Tech.] basis of cyber terrorism
to be taken into care
[child] to be sent to a care organization run by the social services, or to be looked after by foster parents
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Automodello Archives • DiecastSociety.com
Category Archives: Automodello
REVIEW: Automodello Ford Mustang II Concept
Before the first production Mustang embraced the American public in 1964 there was the Ford Mustang Concept II, which made its debut at the 1963 Watkins Glen Grand Prix. The design found here of the 1963 Mustang II Concept shifted the pendulum from two seats (Mustang I) to four. This four-seater Mustang II closely resembled the final production car and Continue Reading...
Automodello Announces 1:8 Lotus Europa Special Type 74
Celebrating 70 years of Lotus, Automodello confirms the development of the 1972-1975 Lotus Europa Special Type 74 in 1:8 scale. Two versions will be offered, first, the Launch Edition, a limited edition of 74. The exterior will feature black chassis with gold pin-striping. Each piece will include a certificate of authenticity signed by the Chief Engineer of the Lotus Europa Continue Reading...
REVIEW: Automodello 1974 Bricklin SV1 Scottsdale Police
We’re going to start the year off with a simple review of the 1:43 Automodello 1974 Bricklin SV1 Scottsdale Police department service vehicle. The replica itself has a suggested retail of $119.95US, which is currently on sale through www.diecasm.com for $79.95US. The Bricklin SV1 is limited edition piece of only 150 worldwide. In total five vehicles were delivered, three were Continue Reading...
REVIEW: Automodello 1981 Gurney Eagle Challenger
Our next model under the microscope comes from the Automodello brand. We have the 1:43, 1981 Gurney Eagle Challenger – Founders Edition Pepsi Livery. Two versions are offered by the team and are licensed and approved by AAR; 43A010 – Dan Gurney (limited edition of 192) and 43A012 – Geoff Brabham (limited edition of 148). Both are hand-signed editions, and currently Continue Reading...
REVIEW: Automodello 1:24 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop 7-Litre
Words and Photos courtesy of Wes Shakirov Automodello back doing what they do best, releasing models that haven’t been made before, for whatever reason. This time, the subject is the 1966 Ford Galaxie 500, in Hardtop form, noted by its absence of the B-pillars. To make that even more obvious, Automodello decided not to include the window on the Continue Reading...
REVIEW: Automodello 1:43 Noble M600
Words and Photos courtesy of Wes Shakirov The Noble M600 is my favourite modern super(hyper?)car simply because it’s so analogue and old fashioned. A Yamaha V8 with two giant turbos delivering up to 650 ponies in a package that weighs a paltry 1200 kg. Proper manual gearbox? Check. Traction control that can be switched off? Check. Three stage power Continue Reading...
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Functional characterization of the Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome Protein (WASP)
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UMNO Baruputra Rule, Ok!!
by Mariam Mokhtar@http://www.malaysiakini.com
What Rowena Abdul Razak, daughter of one of Malaysia’s most infamous toadies, said that minorities were incapable of ruling, it is not just an affront to Malays, but an insult to all Malaysians.
Rowena should know that when you raise your head above the parapet, you can expect it to be shot. It is alarming to hear a woman with a sound education, who has enjoyed a privileged upbringing, and is currently pursuing her postgraduate studies, talk about the governance of a country in terms of majority rule, Malay rights, protection and race.
It is disheartening to hear educated Malays talk in such a shortsighted manner and act as if they learned nothing from their times spent in civilised countries. They have learnt nothing of the outside world, nor of the fallacy of Malay supremacy.
Students like Adam Adli Abdul Halim have had their education curtailed, whereas children of UMNO Baruputras enjoy the largesse of the taxpayer. Adam was trying to help all Malaysians, whereas Rowena appears to be selfishly championing UMNO Baruputras.
At a Bar Council Forum on electoral reforms Rowena queried the ability of the minority to protect the rights of the majority.
Has she not heard of Benjamin Disraeli, Barack Hussein Obama and Alberto Fujimori? One was Jewish but became Prime Minister of Great Britain, the man who was of African extraction now heads America and a Japanese once ruled Peru.
Rowena talks like an UMNO Baruputra. Most normal people want a country which is ruled by an able leader, who is prepared to look after its citizens with equality and fairness.
She said, “In Malaysia, you are proposing something where the minority would be empowered, how then do you protect the rights of the majority?”
How ironic that what she said is true. This illegitimate minority UMNO Baru government has already broken many of the promises it made before GE13. It does not champion the interests of the majority but it excels in protecting the rights of UMNO Baruputras.
By referring to “the majority”, Rowena presumably means the Malays. If the truth be known, the original Malays are a minority in Malaysia and it is the pseudo Malays, those who want to take advantage of the perks which were granted to the Malays, in the constitution, who form the majority in Malaysia.
Holding the rest of Malaysia to ransom
We once had a PM, Mahathir Mohamad, who was of Indian extraction. He sought to confuse the Malay mind by creating a dilemma within the Malay world. What emerged was another Malay species – the UMNO Baruputra. In a sense, the minority UMNO Baruputras could be classed as a minority species and it is they who are holding the rest of Malaysia to ransom.
In Syria, the ruling minority Alawite sect, to which President Bashir Al-Assad belongs, punishes and kills the majority Sunnis for opposing his rule. Rowena is right but conversely, we have seen that Mahathir’s policies continue to wreak havoc on the Malay psyche. Rowena is therefore wrong when she said that “the minority cannot even protect themselves”. The UMNO Baruputras who govern, only think of themselves and jealously guard their turf.
If we allowed Rowena the benefit of the doubt, and assume that the Malay majority can protect others, why have we issues with forced conversions of children of another faith into Islam, why are Christians forbidden from using the word Allah, why is the Ambassador from the Vatican shown the door and why are certain people – Indians, Orang Asli and Penans having problems establishing their citizenship?
Why did Mahathir dilute the percentage of the true Sabahans with an influx of Muslim foreigners from the Philippines, Indonesian and Pakistan? The former majority Kadazan-Dusun population was cheated by a minority group.
Rowena criticised the NGO Tindak Malaysia for the low (10 percent) percentage of Malays in the organisation which she said was not representative of Malaysian demographics. Is this a fair criticism? Are Malays averse to volunteering? Do they avoid corporate social responsibilities?
It is wrong of Rowena to publicly admonish Wong Piang Yow, the Tindak Malaysia chief, for something beyond his control. Malays may form a majority in some other NGOs, like Perkasa, but this is not necessarily a good thing.
In November 2006, when Rowena’s father, Razak Baginda, was charged with abetting two police personnel in the murder of the Mongolian national Altantuya Shaaribuu, observers were shocked when Mazlinda Makhzan, Baginda’s wife, screamed, “Why charge my husband, he does not want to be the Prime Minister…”? What was Mazlinda insinuating?
After Baginda was acquitted in 2008, he held a press conference, and stressed throughout the 50-minute-long media briefing that Najib Abdul Razak, the Deputy Prime Minister at the time, and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, had nothing to do with Altantuya’s murder. Why did Baginda blame bloggers for misleading the public?
It is curious that Rowena and her mother, Mazlinda, attended this Bar Council forum on electoral reform and attracted attention with their remarks. One would think that a family, with a chequered past, such as theirs, would want to be as discreet as possible, especially as large sums of the taxpayers’ money were stolen under the guise of commission, a woman was murdered violently and a cover-up involving the Judiciary, Police and Immigration Department allegedly followed.
Stuff of spy-thrillers
The trail of sex, corruption and scandal which Baginda weaved with his alleged lover across Europe and Asia is the stuff of spy-thrillers. There was no romance involved, just plain deceit and lust. The rakyat demand answers and justice.
Why would the Baginda family be interested in electoral reform, especially as a change of government could trigger a re-trial of Altantuya’s alleged murderers and force Baginda to return the millions he sequestered? More importantly, Najib’s true role might be exposed.
Rowena should realise that the sins of her father have cast a shadow over her. Is the rakyat being misled by remarks made by her and her mother? Is this a distraction designed to dissuade people from attending Suaram’s Scorpene fund-raising dinner, to be held on July 19, at which new revelations about the progress of the French lawyers could be revealed?
Has Rowena been pressured into becoming the new “Ummi Hafilda”; another sexton charged with burying news that are detrimental to UMNO Baru?
Conversely, having been betrayed and having to endure the wrath of the public, there is a slight possibility that both mother and daughter want justice to be served. They must know this can only happen if Pakatan forms the next government of Malaysia.
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dinobeano says: July 17, 2013 at 12:47 am
I pay my respects to P Y Wong, a public spirited Malaysian, who is in the forefront of the fight for free and fair elections. I do not understand why Rowena should criticise PY and Tindak Malaysia. Any ideas, guys? –Din Merican
SiangMalam says: July 17, 2013 at 2:00 am
I know PY personally… we spoke a bit in Pelita in Subang Jaya prior to and after 2008 GE12… I have a lot of respect for a guy like PY Wong, who is a retired professional engineer, who at that time was planning to trek through Europe and South America etc with his teenage son – to bond better, in his words – and form Tindak Malaysia.
And here we have a young upstart, who had a privileged upbringing, to criticize the work of a man who sacrificed his family quality time, to help bring about a fair and free elections to Malaysia, and who uses his own money to fund the early classes he held for PACABA….
Rowena Abdul Razak, please know your place….
USD500 million in commission and another USD128 million for maintenance services…. that’s a cool USD628 million (or RM1,700 million) of taxpayers’ money…. unaccounted for and down the drain…. that’s 3,400 more kidney dialysis machines for Malaysia…. and we can’t even have the balance 350 we need badly for Malaysia hospitals and clinics!!!
Can people like Rowena not distract and interfere in this country???
Can someone here pass the following article written by a member of the Malaysian Bar Syahredzan Johan?
http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=129722:yes-forever-needy-we-are-malay-muslims-we-are-entitled&Itemid=2#axzz2ZFIcHLTs
It is people like Syahredzan Johan (and Rafizi Ramli, Zairil Khir Johari, Afif Bahardin, Tony Pua, Liew Chin Tong, Sim Tze Tzin, Hannah Yeoh, Teoh Nie Ching, Nurul Izzah Anwar, Ong Kian Ming, Darrel Iking, Elizabeth Wong et all) that give me and my family hope that Malaysia’s greatest moment might still yet to come!
# apologies: pls pass the article to Rowena Abdul Razak
Mr Bojangles says: July 17, 2013 at 7:33 am
For a while I thought it was UMNO Baruaputra.
But I guess the writer didn’t want to sully her bulan puasa.
Phua Kai Lit says: July 17, 2013 at 7:37 am
China has its “princelings” i.e. privileged/spoilt children of its
ruling class “Communist” (?) Party nomenklatura.
Malaysia has its equivalent in the children of the
ruling class UMNO Baru-putras. And I suppose
MCA-putras, MIC-putras etc too.
Revi says: July 17, 2013 at 8:46 am
it is sad my wife wife is aussie see the beauty of the malays very simple simple people with warm hearts but umno has created this ultra racist malay to protect their power the malays in the country must rise or there no future for the nation
rosiah says: July 17, 2013 at 11:18 am
i think the root cause of most of our problems in malaysia is the poor state of race-relations. Hopefully, there will be more inter-marriages, as that is one sure way of improving the situation. Currently, NGOs on both sides (the extremists) are poisoning the people’s minds. Each side retaliates and the situation goes from bad to worse.
TC says: July 17, 2013 at 11:46 am
We have, in Sarawak a CM who is from the minority,Melanau who has ruled Sarawak despite that the Dayaks are the majority.
anakrakyat says: July 17, 2013 at 12:02 pm
The kampong Malays, yes. They are nice and gentle. The UMNOPutra Malays supreme racists and corrupted to the core of their bone and it is this evil lot that is ruling the country.
Danapaul says: July 17, 2013 at 3:20 pm
Yes, Rowena dear, what type of British education did you acquire? Your father must have tried to give you the best but that best has not resulted in you producing the best of arguments.
You question the ability of the minority to govern? Well, since you and your family were hiding out in Britain until now, you may not have had the opportunity to be informed of the progress made by Penang for example under a Pakatan Government of the minority. Here again by minority do you mean Pakatan or the non-Malays? If you are referring to non-Malays, my dear, the real Malays are a minority themselves as pointed out by Mariam M.
You see, there are far more pseudo-Malays in Malaysia now as various groups such as Indons, Filipinos, Banglas, Keralans and soon Arabs, have jumped on the bandwagon to enjoy the so-called privileges for Bumiputras. But the real beneficiaries of the NEP or whatever name you put to it, are not all the Malays but the ruling Umnoputras and hangers-on such as one Abdul Razak Baginda.
Rowena, I am not too sure of the reason for your sudden appearance here after hibernating in Britain since the Razak guy was acquitted of the murder of his Mongolian lover. I presume you feel it is safe to do so as Prime Minister Najib will be in power for another five years at least. Of cos, if Pakatan had won GE13 no way would you have set foot in your motherland(?).
By coming back and making rather uneducated statements like “minorities cannot govern”, you have touched a raw nerve of the educated Malays and the minorities.
Mariam M. referred to “Malaysia’s most infamous toadies”, I think that’s an insult to the toad family. Sorry, Rowena darling, you slime balls don’t belong to the human race.
chachacheah says: July 17, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Well said, Mariam. Thank you for having the guts to speak the truth. What this little twisted maggot said is also a true reflection of her roots. Wasted our tax-payers money to fund her education.
Jack says: July 17, 2013 at 5:07 pm
I think this lady is writing with ulterior motive,her agenda is to help ensure that UMNO would never be replaced so the truth cannot be known.
James Chua says: July 17, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Hey you guys, Rowena is not a minority with such views. There are a plenty of very well educated Malays that you will find at Jebat Must Die and MOLE.my that hold Malay supremacists views. In those blogs, the ugly head of racism, bigotry are as clear as sunshine. I am most grateful to Dato Din, Tok Cik, Bean Bojangles and all those here that reminds me that there are highly educated Malays and Muslims understand bigotry and religious extremism has no place in a secular and multi-cultural society. Thanks !!!!
aliefalfa says: July 17, 2013 at 5:37 pm
‘By referring to “the majority”, Rowena presumably means the Malays. If the truth be known, the original Malays are a minority in Malaysia and it is the pseudo Malays, those who want to take advantage of the perks which were granted to the Malays, in the constitution, who form the majority in Malaysia.’ – Mariam Mokhtar.
Ms Mariam should specify who are actually the “original Malays” that she claimed to be in the minority in Malaysia. And after failing to be specific on whom she meant as the minority “original Malays”, she insulted the majority Constitutional Malays by referring to them as “pseudo Malays” portraying her racist inclination unfortunately. Constitutional Malays, by the definition, are ethnically race-neutral.
@rosiah at 11:18am, rosiah suggested an increase in inter-marriage in Malaysia may improve race-relation but I doubt that would be adequate. Rowena is, in fact, a by-product of an inter-marriage of her grand parents, but that doesn’t stop her remarks being taken as a threat to good race-relation and racial co-existence. The increase in the number of Constitutional Malays in Malaysia will certainly make its citizens immune to any racial slurs and racist remarks as the Constitutional Malays are ethnically race-neutral.
Democrat says: July 17, 2013 at 6:02 pm
Hi James, don’t insult the blog host by putting him under the same category as Jebat Must Die and MOLE.my
ShakrinaLIkram says: July 17, 2013 at 8:51 pm
IT could be that Razak Baginda is indeed seeking Justice for his not being able to return by sending his wife and daughter as the rece team.. One can get tired of having to bear someone else’s burden. Remember the late Bala swore that there were text exchanges between RB and the then DPM, somthing about `keeping cool while he goes to see the IGP at 11am’ and also RB’s outburst, cursing of Pak Lah in Court before his acquittal. The ensuing Press Con was merely part of a charade. But in the light of what his wife’s Mazlinda Makhzan’s said, there surely was more than pausible suspicion to the real mastermind(s) of the Altantuya murder of October, 2006!
aliefalfa says: July 17, 2013 at 10:48 pm
“IT could be that Razak Baginda is indeed seeking Justice for his not being able to return by sending his wife and daughter as the rece team.. ” — ShakrinaLIkram @8:51pm.
SPECULATIONS!……….No end to speculations??? What if all this while Razak Baginda has been coming in and out of Malaysia very freely??? Why the need for any recce team? Still, it’s not a crime to speculate however outlandish.
matthew-goldman says: July 17, 2013 at 10:02 pm
People who traded their souls to bomohs for whatever protection have NO SHADOW. Their souls are already sent for punishment in hell so that they can continue to break all the 10 commandments.
Danapaul says: July 17, 2013 at 10:23 pm
aliefalfa, aren’t you tying yourself into a gargantuan knot with the terms “minority Malays”, “constitutional Malays” and pseudo-Malays”? Face it lah, where did the real Malays come from – from the more than 17 thousand Indonesian islands, from Southeast Asian countries?
Frankly I don’t care a dime from where they migrated to the Peninsula but we cannot deny they are now in the minority simply because the whole race has been and continues to be diluted through inter-marriages, adopting Malay-sounding names by some such as mamaks, through the generous distribution of blue identity cards and so on. And with more than 3 million foreign workers in the country with immediate families and children being born to them, do you still think the purity of the Malay race will remain intact?
The question is “Has UMNO really looked after the rights of the whole Malay community or just a handful of privileged ones – the UMNO-Baruputras as Mariam M. puts it?
@Danapaul on July 17 at 10:23pm,
Danapaul’s remarks, like those of Ms Mariam, are filled with racist prejudice but the Malaysian citizens will, in future, be unaffected by such unimaginative comments. Danapaul should know that the Constitutional Malays, as defined, are ethnically race-neutral and they should in the vast majority comprise the future citizens of Malaysia which will then be immune to any thoughtless racial slurs or racist remarks.
Hey, hold your horses, aliefalfa. You didn’t state which remarks by Mariam and me are racist prejudice. You are the one offended by what Mariam wrote about pseudo-Malays. You don’t even know what she meant by that term. It’s not derogatory. It’s an established fact that there are such Malays in large numbers in this country. You talk about constitutional Malays being race-neutral. You are a joker, really. And the constitutional Malays “future citizens of Malaysia will be immune to any thoughtless racial slurs or racist remarks”? Hope your Utopia comes true. Look around and digest who spews disgusting racial slurs and racist prejudices – constitutional Malays are they, Ibrahim Ali and Zulkifli Nordin? Thank Allah SWT the people rejected them in GE13 primarily because of their racist behavior. So don’t put Mariam and me in their company.
ashraf says: July 19, 2013 at 2:29 am
Danapaul!…have you forgotten about the history of this country…?? Why Malaysia was formely known as Persekutuan Tanah Melayu??…Why did the British plan to curb the sovereignty of the Malay Rulers by formation of the failed Malayan Union???… Why did the Malays strongly and in defiant protested and opposed the Malayan Union ??… Why did UMNO formed to protect the interest of the Malay Rulers and their subjects as the majority in their respective Malay States??…Why did Tunku Abd Rahman allowed the non-Malays continued their mother-tongue vernacular education and maintained their chinese or indian names??…Why did the May 13 riots happened, and who instigated the Malays to go amok??…You see Dana, people like young Adam Adli and others like him are too naive and ignorance about the history of their past generation, who struggled and gave their lives to ensure the young Malays of today survive and progress in the modern era…
Selamat bersahur to all Muslims…Amin Ya Rabbul Alamin…May Allah blessed us all in this holy month of Ramadhan.
aliefalfa says: July 19, 2013 at 11:34 am
@ashraf at 2:29am,
No, ashraf, no point arguing with Danapaul who is oblivious and unaware of his racist prejudice judging from remarks of his previous posts. And he seems unable to break free from that prejudiced feeling as shown by one of his remarks and question as quoted “do you still think the purity of the Malay race will remain intact?” The Constitutional Malays, on the other hand, have gone well past that hurdle of ethnic racism as not to waste time worrying about the “purity of the Malay race”. The Constitutional Malays are not affected and don’t care about ethnic racism. In this respect, it is a great pity to acknowledge that there are a few Malays too still being mentally-trapped as Danapaul and Ms Meriam, and they are the few extremists tarnishing the good name of the Constitutional Malays. Ibrahim Ali and Zulkifly Nordin need to go “out of the box” in respect of the ethnically race-neutral Constitutional Malays.
SiangMalam says: July 19, 2013 at 3:28 pm
I don’t know what to say but if my knowledge and history is correct….
Tunku Abdul Rahman’s heritage is from Thailand
Tun Abdul Razak is from Menado, Sulawesi, he’s Bugis
Hussein Onn’s father Onn Jaafar is from Turkey
Mahathir Mohamed’s grandfather is from Kerala, India
Tun Abdullah Badawi’s ancestors are from China
Najib Tun Razak is son of Tun Razak, so also Bugis
Now, aliefalfa…. any of the above is wrong info?
@SiangMalam of July 19 at 3:28pm,
Hi, SiangMalam, you actually know hell of a lot about those personalities you mentioned and none of your stated information about them, as far as I know, are wrong. And all those personalities (Tunku A.R, Tun Razak, Hussein Onn, Mahathir, Abdullah & Najib) you mentioned are defined by our Constitutions as Malays. They are the few examples of the Constitutional Malays that I have been referring to in all my previous postings – their ethnic racial backgrounds are of no significance or consequense in qualifying them as the Constitutional Malays. That is what I meant by them being ethnically race-neutral. Thanks for your good example and understanding.
ycpok says: July 19, 2013 at 4:28 pm
Reblogged this on ycpok.
anzani says: July 19, 2013 at 8:43 pm
Yes, Ashraf and aliefalfa. it is quite obvious Danapaul is mentally-trapped. By the way, who are these constitutional Malays who are ethnically race-neutral? Could you please explain the term as I am mentally-strapped unlike Ms Meriam and Danapaul? Thanks.
@anzani of July 19 at 8:43pm,
Hi, anzani, my only advice for you to mentally unstrap yourself is to have a look at all my previous postings in other threads as well on the subject. But failing that, please refer to @SiangMalam of July 19 at 3:28pm and at my posting (hope it will pass moderation) on July 20 at 4:15pm. Thanks.
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The Scottish Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
Pitt Publications, Pitt Nationality Rooms
The Swedish Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The Syria-Lebanon Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The Yugoslav Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The Polish Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The Russian Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The China Memorial Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The Greek Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The Hungarian Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The Italian Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The Lithuanian classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The Czechoslovak Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The French Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
The German Classroom in the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
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