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UVA President James E. Ryan’s first major address departed from past practice in confronting last summer’s hate march on Grounds. Andrew Shurtleff
University of Virginia President James E. Ryan (Law ’92) is a distance runner, an eight-time Boston Marathoner, but he also moves fast.
On his first day in office he took a stand on the political controversy that prompted two history professors to sever ties with the Miller Center.
At the Board of Visitors’ annual August retreat, rounding out Week One on the job, the new president recited a heady to-do list for his first 100 days. It includes delivering a fully baked vision statement on which he wants to build a 10-year strategy.
Informing it will be his “Ours to Shape” listening campaign, for which Ryan had already done enough fact-finding to identify three recurring themes for discussion.
“I had eight months of transition,” he explained at the Board retreat. “I was also on the faculty here for 15 years. So, it seemed to me inappropriate to show up and just ask an open-ended question of, ‘Well, what would you like to see at UVA, and what should we be doing better?’”
Within his first two weeks, Ryan took on last August’s neo-Nazi torch march on the Academical Village. Using the anniversary for his first major address as president, he took two marked departures from past practice. He made a point to acknowledge that two of the organizers were alumni, and he apologized to the students who had been terrorized on the Rotunda’s north terrace without police intervention. Said Ryan, “We do nothing more than recognize our common humanity to say to those who were attacked around the statue last year: I am sorry. We are sorry.”
Getting down to business, Ryan has made a series of personnel moves, accomplishing most of that work, too, before taking office. At the Board retreat he buttoned up hiring approvals for two of the three executive vice presidents who run the University—Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Magill (Law ’95) to be the chief academic officer (the provost) and Jennifer “J.J.” Wagner Davis as chief operating officer.
As provost, Magill will be Ryan’s second in command. The two have lived their adult lives in parallel. Both graduated from Yale in 1988. Both have UVA law degrees, though hers came three years later than his, after she worked on the Hill for her home state’s U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.). Both clerked at the U.S. Supreme Court, Magill for Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Ryan for William H. Rehnquist, also three years apart.
They spent 14 years together on the UVA law faculty, where Magill had provost-like responsibilities as vice dean. She left in 2012 to become Stanford University’s law dean, one year before Ryan left for his Harvard University deanship. Both were rumored as prospects to succeed UVA President Emerita Teresa A. Sullivan.
Davis will start as COO by Jan. 1. She’s wrapping up five-plus years as George Mason University’s senior vice president for administration and finance. She held a similar position at the University of Delaware, following her tenure as director of Delaware’s Office of Management and Budget. She grew up in Virginia and earned undergraduate political science and graduate policy analysis degrees from Pennsylvania State University. She will succeed Patrick D. Hogan, UVA COO since 2012.
Ryan has formed a high-powered support team, starting with Chief of Staff Margaret Grundy (Col ’06, Darden ’15). She left the business world to join the Student Affairs office six years ago, spending the last two as chief of staff to Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer Patricia M. Lampkin (Educ ’86). While on staff, the former Jefferson Scholar earned an MBA here and an education doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.
To see big ideas followed through, Ryan created a post for education consultant Margot M. Rogers (Law ’92, Grad ’92), who takes the title of special presidential adviser for strategic initiatives. Rogers served as chief of staff to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and, before that, was a deputy director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
To craft his messaging, Ryan recruited Kyle O’Connor (Col ’08), a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama and, more recently, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. For digital communications, Ryan brought with him from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Matt Weber, its Emmy Award-winning multimedia director.
One headline from the organizational changes is that UVA will have its first women as provost and COO. The bigger story may be the ascendance of the law school in University affairs. The University’s board chair (the rector), president, incoming provost and strategy czar all took law degrees here. So did the development chief, following Ryan’s earlier positioning of mentor and former Law Dean John C. Jeffries Jr. (Law ’73) over the Advancement Office and the upcoming capital campaign.
Law school or not, the moves repopulate the leadership ranks with UVA alumni. Until Ryan’s arrival, none of the recent top academic officers—from president to provost to the deans of the schools—had gone to school here, except Dean of Libraries John M. Unsworth (Grad ’88).
Ryan reported some 15 top-level hires at the Board retreat, and he’s only getting started. On that 100-day to-do list are searches to fill previously announced vacancies for Batten School dean, School of Nursing dean and chief diversity officer.
In August, Tommye S. Sutton became UVA’s chief of police, replacing Mike Gibson, who’d held the title for 13 years. Sutton, 40, came to UVA from Northwestern University, where he was the deputy chief of police. He brings more than a decade of law enforcement experience to Grounds.
In mid-June, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam appointed C. Evans Poston Jr. (Darden ’17) to UVA’s Board of Visitors. Poston, who has worked as Norfolk’s commissioner of the revenue since 2014, replaces John G. Macfarlane III (Darden ’79). Gov. Northam also reappointed Rector Frank M. “Rusty” Conner III (Col ’78, Law ’81) as well as members Barbara J. Fried (Grad ’04) and Dr. L.D. Britt (Col ’72).
Congratulations to James Ryan from those of us as far away as Australia. His plan is impressive and suggests good things ahead for the University. The choices of Provost and COO are excellent and indicate that sound people are being chosen to implement the strategy. Give this some time and we will all be proud of what is being achieved. (Darden, Class of 77)
As an alumnus of the Darden School, Class of 1969, I am disappointed that President Ryan has hired Mr. O’Conner, a former speech writer for former President Obama. In my opinion, when serious historians examine the Obama Administration fifty years from now, they will conclude that it was the most corrupt and incompetent administration in the last 100 years. To have an individual with a connection to that administration as part of the leadership of the University of Virginia is very troubling to me.
I think President Ryan will be a credit to the University. I wrote him a note welcoming him, and recommending a couple of excellent books (I remembered he is an avid reader) and despite a no doubt hectic schedule he took time to reply. Best to you, Sir.
and moving. a man of actions , not just words. Thomas Jefferson would be honored. Jefferson, a man who appears to never had idol feet and did not speak without knowledge.
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Metabolic Efficiency….Why is it Important?
I did a metabolic efficiency test two weeks ago at Endurance Performance Training Center in Mill Valley, CA. It was my third time doing one and provided some very useful information. Seeing my results and understanding why knowing your metabolic efficiency is important for an athlete, I decided it would make for (what I hope to be) an interesting blog.
Without going any further though I have to give credit to Tim Fleming for this post. He’s the general manager and head of performance testing at Endurance. Tim provided the majority of content for this blog based on his education and years of experience. Endurance is the ‘home base’ of Achieve’s resistance training sessions and indoor performance testing. There aren’t many facilities in the Bay Area, let alone Marin, set up to do high level performance testing (with all the proper equipment) like Endurance. The main photo if this post illustrates this to a degree.
So without any further ado, why is it important to know your metabolic efficiency? Let’s first get a definition: metabolic efficiency refers to the degree to which fat is utilized as a fuel source at any given intensity during exercise. You may be thinking ‘ok, why do I need to know this?’. Well, if you’re an endurance athlete of any type then you probably know that excess fat doesn’t have a lot of benefits. Sure, it may add a little warmth during the winter months, but the weight of excess fat only slows you down, especially when going up hill. If only gravity didn’t exist. So most of you know that losing some fat will make you lighter (as long as you aren’t replacing it with muscle) which will decrease the effects of gravity and you will go up hill faster. This is always a good thing. Another important questions to understand is: why is it important to utilize fat as a fuel source? Before this is answered, it’s helpful to understand how the body produces energy.
The human body utilizes a combination of fuels to produce energy during exercise. This consists mainly of carbohydrate, fat and a small quantity of amino acids (protein). Carbohydrate provides a constant kindling for other sources of fuel, such as fat, so it is important for endurance athletes to be capable of “sparing” carbohydrate utilization during exercise. However, energy production for muscle contraction during exercise is more efficient when a great percentage of fat is used in the fuel mixture.
Now to answer the questions ‘why is it important to utilize fat as a fuel source?’ Mobilizing more fat to produce energy is efficient for several reason: fat burns more cleanly, thereby reducing metabolic “emissions”, fat has a greater energy density than carbohydrate and burning fat for energy spares limited stores of carbohydrate, resulting in better endurance or stamina. Furthermore, improving fat metabolism provides a great opportunity to reduce excess body fat mass. Another benefit from improved fat metabolism is less dependence on exogenous (from outside a system) sources of carbohydrate during training and competition, therefore reducing the likelihood of gastric distress.
So now that we know why it’s important to utilize fat for fuel, the next question becomes, ‘how does one train the body to utilize it as a fuel source?’ Ultimately, training your aerobic energy system provides better fat burning, and in return, better metabolic efficiency. In addition, another key component is incorporating appropriate nutrition to effectively feed the aerobic system, creating a positive feedback loop for better overall fitness and endurance performance.
All that said, the answer to the first question of ‘why is it important to know your metabolic efficiency?’ should be clear. Now that I’ve done a metabolic efficiency test, I know exactly what effort level (measured in heart rate and power) I have to train at in order to achieve optimal performance during my aerobic endurance phase. This will pay dividends throughout the season.
If you would like to schedule your own test then you can reach out to me at dwilliams[at]achieveptc.com or contact Tim Fleming directly here: http://enduranceptc.com/contact-us/.
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For people who live in busy urban areas like New York City and the surrounding major cities, rail travel is often the fastest and most affordable way to commute to work or into the city. However, a number of high profile derailments have occurred in recent years. Understandably, many people worry that trains have become more dangerous.
How Many People Travel by Train?
According to a Washington Post report, Amtrak is the busiest passenger train company in the United States, with about 11.6 million riders in the Northeast region alone — a figure that makes up around one-third of all rail travel in the country. Across the U.S., there are about 31.2 million train passengers each year.
While the U.S. doesn’t have the robust rail systems often found in European countries and parts of Asia, experts say that rail travel in this country is undergoing something of a renaissance.
The number of Amtrak riders increased by 55 percent between 1997 and 2012. Among all passengers, 88 percent start or stop their journey in one of 100 of the country’s largest metropolitan areas.
Experts say the number of rail passengers is only likely to increase. While fuel prices fluctuate and have been down in recent years, the cost of fuel is a significant factor in many people’s decision to commute by train.
Additionally, owning a car can be a major hassle in the country’s largest cities. Many train passengers say they can also shorten their commute by traveling by rail rather than dealing with traffic jams that can last for hours during rush hour.
How Often Do Train Derailments Happen?
Compared to previous decades, the number of train derailments has actually decreased. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there were about 31 train derailments per year over the past 10-year period.
By contrast, there were 54 train derailments on average per year in the decade immediately preceding the most recent one.
However, rail safety experts say it’s important to consider all of the facts when you look at these figures. Although the number of trail derailments has gone down, the number of people injured during derailments has increased.
Of course, car travel remains the most dangerous form of travel statistically. While there were over 32,700 fatalities in cars in 2013, there were 891 railway deaths the same year.
When most people think of a train accident, they likely picture a derailment. This thought process is understandable, as these cases frequently involve many cars jumping the tracks, which can lead to a high number of fatalities and serious injuries.
However, there are many different reasons why train accidents happen.
Train Employee Negligence – This category of train accidents can encompass a wide range of negligence. In recent years, a number of serious train accidents have occurred because the train’s conductor was either fatigued, sleep-deprived or not paying attention. Train employee negligence can also happen when a conductor travels at an excessive speed or fails to slow down as the train approaches a curve.
Derailments – Train derailments involve a train car or multiple cars jumping the tracks. If this happens during high speeds, the accident and injuries can be catastrophic.
Bad Track Maintenance – Just as potholes and debris on the highway can cause a car accident, poor track maintenance can lead to a serious railway accident.
Collision with Another Train – It’s rare for a train to collide with another train, but these accidents can and do happen. These types of disasters occur more frequently in subway accidents, where it’s common for many trains to run regular routes in close proximity to each other. In 2008, for example, a train operator working for California’s Metrolink caused a head-on collision with a freight train because he was text messaging and missed a red signal requiring him to stop. The accident resulted in 25 deaths and over 100 injuries.
Collapsed Bridges – Bridge collapses or structural problems on a bridge can lead to a train accident if the train is en route and the operator is either unaware of the danger or too close to the bridge to make an appropriate stop.
Collision with a Car on the Tracks – Train accidents can also occur when a vehicle is parked or stuck on the tracks at a rail crossing. There have been many serious accidents caused by motorists attempting to cross tracks or failing to slow down as a train approaches. In Nevada in 2011, six people were killed, and 16 were injured when a commercial truck struck an Amtrak train at a crossing. According to the investigative report, the truck driver was inattentive and didn’t attempt to brake until he was 300 feet from the crossing.
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Time for college? Get prepared with these great ideas.
The beginning of every school year brings a mixed bag of emotions, and that doesn’t change when your kid is heading off to college. In the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to overlook the emotional aspect of this big change. Smooth the transition by preparing along with packing up laptops, books, and towels.
Start by reading up a little on the subject. Psychologist and author Tamar Chansky wrote a helpful list of ideas for coping on HuffPost Parents. While the advice is directed to students, it’s useful for parents too. For example, be prepared for the waves of emotions to come by keeping fun activities in mind for when one of those waves hit. Get out, get involved, and soon you’ll get happy. For more helpful advice, check the college’s web site and the real-life experience of two moms on Flown and Grown Flown and Grown.
Plenty of things have changed on campus since you were a student, from Wi-Fi to the dinner menu. One big change is on drop-off day, and (wait for it)… parent orientation! It’s a real thing and a growing trend according to NODA, the National Orientation Directors Association. The goal of parent orientation is to help put parents at ease with having their children away at school, and to provide parents with resources to help a student adjust to college life, according to Joyce Holl, NODA Executive Director.
On the practical side of prepping for college is all the stuff. We found plenty of checklists, and your child’s college likely provides one, but the voice of experience is perhaps the best teacher. One freshman compiled a list of the 21 most forgotten items that is sure to provide at least one ‘aha moment’ for any student, though we’re not sure a wristlet needs to be at No. 6 on the list!
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If the number of television shows and websites that focus on the tiny house movement are any indication, this is one trend that appears to be going mainstream. From the extremes of a teeny cabin on wheels to the more moderate downsize to a smaller footprint, there are plenty of reasons that folks are choosing to pursue a tiny house lifestyle—lower cost (imagine being mortgage free!), reduced environmental impact, and increased simplicity.
There are many sources for tiny house inspiration, such as the handful of programs on HGTV (check out Tiny House Hunters) and the real life stories featured on the Tiny House Newsletter—they recently featured the story of a millionaire CEO who gave up his luxury apartment for an Airstream trailer.
Not everyone may be ready to jump on the tiny house bandwagon (make that a tiny wagon), but there are some great space-saving ideas to borrow from compact living. Tiny House for Us has a number of great tips, including repurposing materials typically found on a boat, in the home. Another way to save space in any location is by going vertical—using wall space wherever you can find it.
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After the passing of Stanley Pranin, founder of Aikido Journal, we organized a survey to get to know the aikido community better and learn more about its priorities. We’ll soon share more data, but the community voiced a clear interest in putting more focus on addressing important challenges facing the world of aikido today. One such issue is the perception of aikido in the broader martial arts world.
When asked to identify the biggest problem or challenge faced today as an aikido practitioner or instructor, 40% of almost 700 open-ended responses focused on relevance, effectiveness, and the perception of aikido by the public. The community listed a number of important challenges but this theme was overwhelming in its dominance.
I was recently contacted by Roy Dean who had concerns that resonated closely with the aikido community’s survey responses. He’s a Brazilian jiu jitusu instructor who was the first aikido shodan to ever receive a black belt in BJJ. (If you’d like to see Roy’s jiu jitsu, you can watch his 3rd degree black belt test here.)
On the occasion of the passing of Stanley Pranin, Roy found himself contemplating the future of aikido. Believing public interest in aikido is declining, Roy reflected on an episode of The Joe Rogan Podcast in which aikido was discussed.
In 2015, Joe Rogan hosted a guest on his podcast who engaged in a discussion about the art of aikido. The guest, a cognitive neuroscientist, was invited onto Rogan’s show to talk about his work in enhancing cognitive performance. Near the end of the show, the conversation transitioned to the art of aikido (the guest was a practitioner).
While the guest showed enthusiasm, he was ill-equipped to discuss the art with a host who has a lifelong passion for the martial arts and decades of experience in the competitive martial arts world. Rogan, a BJJ black belt, left the interview skeptical of aikido, its relevance, and its effectiveness. The Joe Rogan podcast has 16 million monthly downloads. It’s clear this was not a victory for the world of aikido. If you’d like to see the dialogue, start this video at 2:30:00.
Roy believes the art of aikido is dying. Moved by the passing of Stanley Pranin, he felt motivated to produce a video to serve as an open letter to Joe Rogan. He wants to go on the Joe Rogan podcast and talk about aikido as a proponent of the art. He’s asked me to join him on the show should Rogan wish to have a second conversation about aikido.
I believe Roy speaks honestly, from a place of respect and love for the art of aikido. You may not agree with all of Roy’s points, but I believe all aikidoka should watch his 6 minute video and reflect on his perspective.
Roy sees the art of aikido at a critical inflection point. He believes that any martial art will become increasingly diluted with each passing generation unless there’s a movement to employ the scientific method to rediscover effectiveness. Roy thinks now is the time for aikido to engage in this endeavor. He believes aikido has a great deal to offer the martial arts world and wants to see it become as successful, relevant, and valuable to the martial arts world as possible.
This quest to revitalize the practice and teaching of aikido has increasingly shaped the direction of Ikazuchi Dojo over the last few years. With Matsuoka Sensei as a role model, we’ve embraced the difficult and often painful process of “rediscovering effectiveness”, not only with our technique, but with instructional methods and dojo management.
Being realistic about the strengths and limitations of the art (and our own capabilities) has freed us to focus on how we can make aikido more relevant, valuable, and effective: more effective as a self-defense system; more effective as an experiential learning tool; more effective as a movement performance system; more effective as a health practice.
We’ve committed ourselves to self-criticism, sincerely seeking advice from outside experts, and taking action to improve. We believe this effort has fueled our students’ enthusiasm, dedication, and development.
Just as important as the technical, instructional, and management improvements we’ve made are the friendships and mutual respect we’ve built throughout the broader martial arts community. We’ve received advice, support, and encouragement from leaders in arts such as kali, karate, tai chi, and now Brazilian jiu jitsu.
We’re not the only ones. There are many aikido dojos and instructors with great stories of exploration, innovation, and success. However, the aikido community is telling us that it’s not enough. Over 1,000 instructors and practitioners have spoken and overwhelmingly agree that more needs to be done to elevate the art. The consensus of the community is that it needs to focus on two things:
Becoming better at communicating with the public about the purpose, value, and story of aikido, and its place in the martial arts world.
Roy sees Stanley Pranin’s passing as an inflection point for the art of aikido. What do we do at this critical juncture?
Do we maintain the status quo? Do we slowly decline and gradually fade into obscurity? Or do we make a cultural shift to become our own harshest critics, examine the most important flaws in our technique, culture, and training methods, and take action to transform them?
Is it possible for a global aikido community to work together as a coordinated team to identify and solve the most pressing problems in the aikido world? Does the will exist in the community to allow this to happen? Can we build the communication and organizational infrastructure to make it happen?
I am Executive Editor of Aikido Journal and co-founder of Ikazuchi Dojo. I began my aikido journey in 1991 under Haruo Matsuoka and am honored to have been his direct disciple for the last 27 years.
I came to Aikido from another martial art. In that art I obtained a 4 th degree level. Now that I started over again and reached a Shodan level I have an appreciation for others opinion. The one topic that always gets me is politics and the power it has. Even in the beginning politics almost destroyed Aikido and it was over a difference of opinion. Let’s face it all martial arts will change. Traditions always fade in society. Aikido is no different. I had a quick disagreement with another student over how to tie a hakama. At the end I simply stated I am here for the art. Not some much for tradition. I feel that is aikido’s problem.
There are many techniques out there as there are Sensei’s. I realitythis is good. And that is the challenge in today’s fast past Aikido world. The days of spending hours in meditations in seize are coming to a end in my opinion.
Ego and politics are two things that have no place in Aikido, or other martial arts, but it seems as if misplaced passion sometimes turns into one of those.
Well put, we must allow Aikido to grow, therefore change. I respect the direction of the Ueshiba family and other senior teachers, but there must also be a grassroots change allowing influnce from other sources to create a revitalised Aikido.
Wonderful. This is a urgent topic in need of a unified and effective response, not only from yudansha in the American community, but throughout the various organizational hierarchy. Here is a link to a video response to this same JRE podcast a few years back addressing these same issues: https://youtu.be/jWXm0wEA13c
I am RokuDan in Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu , I have 52 years of training in 3 forms of Martial arts and have stayed with Aiki for the last 36 years.I make a living as a Bouncer , so trust me , it works .I invite Rogan to come to my Dojo and we shall see . I have an open mat policy , so what do you say Rogan?
I think all martial arts taught today have weaknesses in their systems. Gracie Torrance or Barra both have critical flaws to their systems. Fighting in the UFC ring is not the benchmark for survival on the street or battlefield. Having trained in several arts including Aikido, I understand what Joe Rogan is stipulating as a majority of Aikido practitioners that I have worked out with cannot go “toe to toe” with a BJJ practitioner, especially if the rules favor the BJJ practitioner. So does this mean the art is flawed?
I do not know if Aikido is dying in America as Roy Dean has stated but if it is then I would hold the Aikido community and it’s instructors to fault. It is the responsibility of the Aikido community to maintain it’s standards and self promotion. If Aikido is dying because it is not evolving, then maybe it should. Evolution in combat arts is a natural progression and history has shown the arts/styles that fail to evolve are no longer. That is the nature of things.
If you want evolution, practice a self defense system. Or if you want an art to evolve, found a new one with a new name. E.g. American Kempo etc.
I disagree, like the book Saotome wrote “Aikido and the harmony nature” nature is always changing, adapting, flowing, evolving never stagnate we shouldnt be either…based on that thought alone, aikido should change and adapt. If you want to preserve study a koryu or daito ryu.
Thank you very much for honoring the passing of Stanley Pranin. I first came into contact with Sensei Stan Pranin in the early 70’s while attending college in Monterey, California where he was giving a demonstration of Aikido. I had a strong back ground in gymnastics, Karate and Judo and after viewing and being called from the audience to participate in the demonstration by attacking Sensei Pranin it was at that moment when he threw me and pined me in a matter of seconds that my heart was opened or introduced to the amazing art of Aikido. I asked Stan after his demonstration to become one of his students and he accepted me and gave me his phone number and address and what time to attend my first work out. I was surprised to find that the dojo at that time was Stans two car garage with mat on a concrete floor. As the Aikido interest grew in Monterey the dojo moved into a larger building along with Stan who had given up his home to live in the new rather expensive dojo he created in Pacific Grove. The classes were two hours a day 7 days a week with a very dedicated group of students a lot of whom are still practicing to this day, people like Pat Hendrix and Tom Gamble had just started in the art, Stan was a 3rd degree black belt at that time. We were taught Japanese along with the history and beginning of Aikido which started out as Aikijutsu. Sensei’s Sunday classes were for weapons training, jo, bo and tanto. Stan’s teachings at that time stressed the importance of atemi to first separate the mind from the body in order to use an Aikido techniques. He also constantly pointed out that Aikido was created from bo (sword) techniques with a very strong jujutsu background the founder O’Sensei had before his enlightenment and creation of what we know as Aikido today. It was called several names before the war such as Aikijutsu, Aikibudo etc. After the war during martial law in Japan it was actually taught in secret and a person had to have an introduction and be at least a shodan in another art before they were allowed to start training in Aikido. I can tell story upon story but I need to cut this short so I don’t take up too much of your time. Sensei Pranin was such a dedicated teacher and student of the art it saddens me in one respect to learn of his passing but in another respect I know he is with O’Sensei and all the other great Aikidoist’s that have passed so he can truly say “Now I am the Universe”. Sensei had many teacher’s he admired in Aikido and several other martial arts but I did ask him one day that since he was a teacher now who did he consider his teacher is?? He just smiled and said O’Sensei. He followed O’Sensei through books and films along with others who had actually studied with him. He became the historian of the Art which he dedicated his life to.
Aikido is a way of harmonizing energy. It is silly to call it “unrealistic”. Individuals can be unrealistic and fighting in a cage in front of a cameras and a mob is not realistic, nor did it ever happened to me. I train aikido for almost 20 years and, thanks to aikido, I managed to avoid conflict more times than I can count. Few times conflict was inevitable, and thanks to specific aikido phylosophy and years of training nobody was seriously injured. As far as more realistic aikido (aiki-jutsu) technics,I recommend Serbian based Real Aikido style.
Joe Rogan, Roy Dean, Edward Glasheen, Ed Graney, Michael Tan and others have a valid point. I began my training in aikido in 1988. Since then, I’ve always heard from other people that aikido did not work.
As I continued my training, I discovered that my aikido needs to evolve – much like the other aikido masters (Senseis Chiba, Kanai, Saito, Nisho etc) – their styles of aikido are different from each other. They evolved. How do we know that these aikido masters stayed with tradition? Some did but others changed the aikido that O’Sensei showed them – just observe their style.
Aikido alone may or may not work but it all depends on the situation. Are we talking about aikido vs BJJ? Are we talking about Filipino Martial Arts vs BJJ? Are we talking about Aikido v Filipino Martial Arts (FMA)? Are we talking about just scoring points?
Let’s look at a scenario. Many people carry pocket knives. A BJJ practitioner gets into a fight and pulls guard. The person in the guard panics and pulls his knife out of his pocket and begins stabbing. Another scenario is an assailant pulls a knife or a machete, can aikidoka disarm the assailant who is wildly swinging at full speed.
Many of us have put in equity sweat on the mat. We’ve put in our time and continued to do so. We discover that training is a journey. For my journey in aikido, I decided that MY aikido needs to evolve to be effective. So, in 2008, I began my training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A few years later, I also started training in FMA.
Now, most of my students cross-train in either Aikido and BJJ or Aikido and FMA. For over a decade now, I host an aikido seminar with an eye towards incorporating elements of BJJ and FMA.
Many aikido purists ridiculed and/or scoffed at the seminar. There are many aikido groups that are closed-minded. I advocate on cross-training on other martial art discipline and discover how it can contribute to the growth of my aikido skills. I was delighted to see a video of Ikazuchi Dojo hosting an FMA group. “Finally, another aikido group is looking into FMA to understand aikido.” For my training, I’m discovering aikido’s limitations and its effectiveness through BJJ and FMA.
What Joe Rogan concluded in his interview stings. What Roy Dean said rings some truth in it. I asked myself “what am I prepared to do?” I put on a white colored belt and cross-trained in other arts to discover and begin to understand the ever changing landscape of the martial arts world and how my aikido can stay relevant.
Thank you so much for your input and support. I think you’re showing great leadership, not just in your dojo, but in the broader martial arts community. We are proud to have you contributing to the discussion.
“They did a tremendous amount of work in their lifetime being able to disseminate information to their students.”
Being a champion IS a tremendous amount of work. The aikido pioneers truly did champion the art throughout the world, often giving up their homes to carry and plant the tree of aikido on foreign soil. Being a champion is rarely a part-time avocation. Did the tree bear fruit? Undoubtedly, even if most of it fell to the ground and spoiled or was eaten by the birds and bugs, there are new trees growing to take the place of the old.
Not only does each generation need to rediscover effectiveness and relevance, each student (especially those who would also teach) must individually rediscover effectiveness and relevance. That is learning the art. Without that, we are learning an aikido-shaped shadow-dance.
I do think if we are to have a global conversation within and without the art form, we must be clear on what we mean by the words “effectiveness” and “relevance”. I think that while O’sensei talked long about the spiritual significance of his art, his students who went to pick fights with the dock workers may not have been finding it relevant even as they were discovering their own conception of effective.
Cage fighting MMA, nor boxing, nor any other art gets to automatically claim more relevance, or effectiveness, than another art. The “art” is in the teaching, and the learning, and the practice. The “effectiveness” is in the individual. No match,or contest, or fight, or critical defensive situation is art-on-art. It is always individual on individual (or small group). The art does not bleed, only the individual bleeds. That is why contests never end, there is always the next match, there is always a next champion.
Aikido will live while there are dedicated people to carry the art into their lives, to champion it, to disseminate it to others. It will struggle if it tries to sublimate its own art for the art of another and compete on a field shaped by a different set of values.
Aikido is not designed to be a cage fighting sport, and it has no need to move that direction. The aikido world is huge and effectiveness should be considered from the perspective of self-defense, but also from other perspectives as well – as a self-improvement system, etc. Even from the perspective of us becoming more effective at teaching and communicating about the art.
Same thing with relevance. As long as we aikidoka understand the strengths and limitations of our art, we will be better able to communicate to others how aikido’s strengths and areas of specialization deliver relevant applications, whether in the form of a martial art focused on asymmetric threats (multiple attackers, a larger attacker, etc.) or even in terms of using it to teach falling or as an experiential learning tool.
I think the more we can move the conversation away from apples to oranges comparisons and more towards understanding the context and respective applications and tactical basis for various arts, the better off we will be and the better aikido can serve everyone. Thanks for joining the conversation.
First of all thank you for honoring Pranin Sensei’s significant journalistic contribution to Aiki. Over the years I came to rely on him for historically accurate information about the way.
I find comparisons about martial arts and the overall dismissive attitude towards Aikido ludicrous. Of course Aikido is less than effective in the ring with mixed martial arts. Everything about that ring and those cameras and the drunk mob and the rules by which that sport is governed favor the style which founded it. And rightly so. O’Sensei found competition abhorrence and antithetical to the study if Aiki for a very good reason. Competition is diametrically opposed to the principles of Aiki.
O’Sensei and Takeda ysensei before him understood that the world simply did not require another codified system for destroying people. Instead with the world required was a method for improving people. Aikido is such a method. It combines Martial traditions, effective techniques and spiritual philosophy to provide a path for a lifelong pursuit of excellence and achievement. It incorporates cooperation, the one thing that makes us most human, and compassion for each other to facilitate self growth. It has the unique aspect of being applicable for people regardless of age or level of fitness and strength. That is an incredibly valuable attribute.
If you have personal security challenges go buy a had glock and a box of ammunition and train at a shooting range. If however you want to experience a deep sense of community, accelerated personal growth, spiritual enrichment And a connection with historical martial arts, than I invite you to study Aiki.
Thanks for your input and for joining the conversation. I for one, agree with you. I think there are too many apples to oranges comparisons between arts when it would be healthier and more productive to instead focus on understanding what each art specializes in and the context for its techniques and training methods.
I think that’s what Roy is trying to get at with his video and his conversation. Helping people understand that BJJ, MMA, etc. are designed for different purposes and instead of being directly compared to aikido (in the context of a cage or grappling match), we should better understand how aikido fits into the larger landscape of the martial arts world.
I also think you bring up an excellent point in that one huge value aikido provides to the martial arts world is a practice system that functions well with practitioners of any age, large or small.
I think talking with Joe Rogan about aikido is a good idea, but as an avid listener of his podcast, the many of the arguments presented in this thread are unlikely to get our man a place at the table. Joe Rogan, and much of his audience, are steeped in MMA history and equate “effectiveness” with “having been tested against all comers”. Therefore, in my view, the persuasive argument to get a seat at the table isn’t about how effective sankyo can be, but rather how aikido could fit into the making people who are masters of multiple martial arts better fighters.
If I think about the evolution of mma as a continuous test against all comers, it looks sort of like this: in gen 1(submission grappling movement), bjj dominated because most people couldn’t defend takedowns and those that could, went to the ground by choice and for the most part lost via various submissions. In gen 2 (wrestle-boxing movement), everyone learned the basics of submission wrestling and bjj, allowing top-level kickboxers of various styles a chance to start knocking out pure grapplers who never learned high level striking. In Gen 3 (movement movement), the latest generation, everyone is an expert grappler or striker, and also proficient in whichever platform they aren’t an expert with the differentiating factor between an elite fighter and an great fighter being, more often than not, their ability to flow efficiently between techniques and ranges.
In my opinion, mma is still in gen 2 for the most part, as the majority of current fighters are still wrestle-boxers, albeit extremely high-level. It won’t be until the ability to expertly flow between attacking and defending across all the ranges is a prerequisite that gen 3 mma will truly exist. Aikido excels at teaching fighters how to flow with attacks and move effectively between ranges. It is in helping to usher in the next generation of mma, that aikido can stay relevant in the public conversation about “effective fighting”.
Fantastic feedback and guidance. I’m going to share this directly with Roy via email. The insight and perspective of your comment is unique among the hundreds of conversation threads we’ve seen on this article.
You make some great points. In fact many of the responses here make great arguments. The irony of this whole thing is that aikido is supposed to be the next step in a person’s jujitsu. It is a concept of jujitsu of which their are many styles that emphasize different things. BJJ is really judo that emphasizes the wrestling. Other styles emphasize weapons, etc. But they all share the same basic techniques or throwing, projecting, taking down, striking and weapons (sword, knife, staff, baton) Aikido ‘techniques’ are your standard jujitsu techniques, with less emphasis on grappling, due to the danger of being killed or maimed during battle while wrestling on the ground with your opponent. There are number of videos that show what happens to soldiers and police officers while they try to wrestle a person in a combat situation. It is in the practice that makes the difference. O Sensei was known for taking on all comers. He could break your bones with his strikes, crush you wrist with his grip, project you a couple dozen feet, he was an expert in weapons, etc. And if you read his two instructional manuals, Atemi, or striking is supposed to be 70-80 percent of aikido techniques! And in his demonstrations, he was so stable, people could not grapple him or take him down standing or while on the ground! Remember, jujitsu and judo fights in O Sensei’s days were often lethal, or you got maimed. There is a reason that the top jujitsu, judo, karate, etc. students sought him out. He faced swordsman, marksmen, boxers, kick boxers, etc. He was a combat vet who trained special forces and dispatched bandits in the rugged wilderness of Hokkaido while carving out a community with his bare hands. There are no MMA fighters of this caliber or ability. One of the earlier posts mentioned the purpose of studying aikido and was correct, to paraphrase O Sensei, ‘aikido is not a method or vehicle for the destruction of others…’ so the conversation with Joe Rogan in regards to aikido was out of context. But, I think it would be important for a discussion to happen so that real practitioners of aikido who have crossed trained in other arts can give a fuller perspective on its effectiveness.
By the way, some of the Gracies are complaining about the effectiveness of BJJ and the way its practiced for sport verses self defense. The Jundokan Goju Ryu expelled many dojo a few years ago due to the difference between sport karate and tradition self defense. In Shin Gi Tai Jujitsu under John Saylor Sensei, you have to choose between the sport or self defense track as your focus. MMA is limited to rules just like BJJ which change the techniques and the effectiveness of the art. MMA students tend to wash out quickly because of injury and do not develop much martial skill, but usually are in great shape, tough, and willing to fight.Traditionally, this was called a white belt! It takes many years to develop into an athelete and there are consequences! Thai boxing, boxing, kickboxing, full contact karate, judo, jujitsu, MMA, etc all come at the cost of destroying your body and mind (brain). So their has always been a constant tug of war between what is and is not effective training. Traditional students no longer train good kicking/punching/grappling skills required in any effective martial art. Traditionally, in most disciplines, open challenges between students, schools, and strangers coming to schools to challenge was normal. This allowed you to constantly test and modify your art, regardless of its name or origin.
Lastly, and sorry this was so long….but their is aikido all over MMA. When you see clean, effortless technique, whether it was a strike, a perfect throw or takedown, smooth ground movement, effortless, flawless technique…this is aikido. Traditionally, top jujitsu practitioners like O Sensei in Daito Ryu Jujitsu, could demonstrate Aiki. So when you see fighters like Anderson Silva, you are seeing this concept demonstrated in MMA.
I don’t say much on this topic as to me the philosophy is a very personal journey, however, you heartfelt request compels me.
My personal view is the we need to firstly understand the nature of what is meant by “martial art”. A martial art is not about fighting….. in its crudest form, it is about achieving your outcome by succeeding your opponent.
The most raw and narrow example of this is, in hand to hand combat, submitting the opponent. The most complex example is politics. There is obviously many levels in between, graded on distance and effect on opponent, from obliteration to win-win.
Roy, as you have said, each has its arena, and only through an open approach to understanding each arts baseline (I.e. Minimum a Black belt with reputable Sensei) will you appreciate the real reason for each arts existence.
My personal journey is about developing my mind to be comfortable in conflict and reacting calmly to achieve a beneficial outcome. To develop an approach that blends during conflict rather than one that believes that having superior physical skills will achieve the best outcome.
Unfortunately, I also believe Aikido is on the wain, mainly due to societies evolution into a mindset of quick win, capatalistic, dog eat dog thinking. This approach is a disposable mindset which is very “effective” in the middle section of our lives for aggressive approaches to conflict, however, as we age and over the long term, it reduces its effectiveness due to many factors.
In general, I believe Western society, and it appears more recently, Eastern societies, are beginning to loose an understanding of the the big picture. This is cyclical. Read about the cycles of economic depressions aligning to the ages of those who lived through them. I feel that we need to bolster the rationale associated with the fundamentals of why the art exists and why it came to fruition.
It was born out of the need to find a viable alternative to physical conflict and fighting mind. By evolving from war era, an environment that was raw relating to physical conflict to hurt someone, to an training that used the physicality to represent an alternative to managing conflict.
His legacy may reduce in popularity over the short term, however as time does cycle, it will be there when society rediscovers the true nature and purpose of Aikido and what it was trying to achieve.
I applaud your passion surrounding Aikido and the message, however, We need to be very careful that we do not get drawn into a fight through ego to “prove” Aikido has a place. Let’s all take up Staleys lead and make sure that it’s true purpose is well understood so that its value amongst the “martial arts” is recognised.
Until the art of aikido embraces what Aiki-do was- with the power generation practices of is founder, Ueshiba- they will never, in this life time, understand what aiki-do was meant to be.
They know nothing of it’s one true treasure;unusual power: how a punch is devastating and measurably damaging over a normal person, how your balance is remarkable and makes you very difficult to take down, how you can be very difficult to lock up.
Aiki-do’s one true strength didn’t have a damn thing to do with ANY of is ridiculous techniques. This…is why Aikido is dead and increasingly irrelevant as a martial art in the modern world.
I travel the world teaching hundreds of Aikido teachers from sandan to shihan, in rooms with Bjj, MMA, Wing Chun, CMA, FMA people present.
Ueshiba- was known for unusual power. I have not met a single aikido teacher in the world who has any unusual power. So, for them Ueshiba’s aiki…do, is dead. They don’t have a single idea of What they are doing and how to correct it. Much less what they are missing.
Aikido’s technical syllabus is not the answer. It’s founder became a legend…for skills no longer present in the art.
Gotta agree here. I’ve been in Aikido 22 years and knew Pranin Sensei since the first Aiki-Expo. Its said that O’Sensei said that no one was doing “his” Aikido. It does seem with each generation/transmission/transition/division we keep losing something, and I agree its perhaps that unusual internal power. Very few people I have seen train with it or even know they are missing a valuable part of the art. Yet, Aikido like any thing else is subject to that normal bell-shaped distribution curve of some people not getting it, the majority getting to mid-range of technical competence, and only a few searching out more. But like Harden said, there does seem to be more and more Aikido teachers/practitioners acknowledging we don’t have it and are beginning to look for it and train in that direction … this give me some hope for future of Aikido … it will always be dead/unobtainable for some and for a very others it will be a destination that gives direction to the daily discipline …
I began aikido around 1970 in the UK. My teacher was a student of Shigeho Tanaka and affiliated to the Shiseikan Dojo in Tokyo. Since then I trained with K Chiba, M Kanai, M Kanetsuka and since moving to Japan, with the Aikikai instructor in Hiroshima. I am now independent and directly affiliated with the Aikikai.
I met Stanley Pranin many years ago, probably since coming to live in Hiroshima in 1980, and began writing for Aikido Journal. Stan and I became good friends and we used to meet regularly in Tokyo at the All-Japan Aikido Demonstration in May. Actually, one of the main reasons for going to this demonstration was to meet Stan and talk. On one occasion we interviewed Sadateru Arikawa in my hotel room after the demonstration, but it has never been published. Arikawa Sensei said it was “too soon.” Probably it is somewhere in the AJ archives. I got to know K Chiba quite well, well enough to have quite severe arguments and we often debated the ura side of aikido and aikido organizations.
Chiba Shihan strongly advised me not to come to Japan for aikido alone, so I taught English and later language philosophy at Hiroshima University in order to have an independent base for living here. This meant that I had to become fluent in Japanese, especially the written language, and this formed the opening to the study of Japanese history and culture. Before retiring I moved to another campus and taught comparative culture and rhetoric to Japanese company employees and government bureaucrats in the graduate school.
On one occasion Stan sent me the Budo volume, produced in 1938. He took the trouble to make a good photocopy of the Japanese original. The present Doshu had showed me the sole copy they had in the Aikikai archives.
I do not think that aikido is dying. However, it is certainly somewhat different from what was being taught in the Kobukan Dojo from 1931 onwards and I believe that World War II was a major watershed. Actually, I am in two minds about whether what was being taught in the prewar Kobukan Dojo was actually worth saving — and I think Kisshomaru Ueshiba saw this, also.
One way of putting this is that it has ceased to be a personal plaything of Morihei Ueshiba, who was up there on the floating bridge of heaven with his deities and pretty well remained there until he died.
I live in Hiroshima and this city is a very good location to study the shackles that have been imposed on the study of recent Japanese history and how the history influences local culture. I happen to be a director of the Atomic Bomb Museum, which is undergoing repairs, and have a ringside seat to watch the intellectual gymnastics undertaken by those who are deciding how much to present Japan’s militaristic past in the exhibits put on display.
The similarities with aikido are sometimes quite painful to see. Just as the Hiroshima government wants to emphasize the special uniqueness of Hiroshima as city dedicated to world peace, the Aikikai wants to emphasize the uniqueness of aikido as a ‘spiritual’ martial art, also dedicated to world peace etc etc.
I recently retired as Chairman of the IAF after 20 years in office and the great value of being in this organization for so long is that it has given me many insights about how a supposedly ‘spiritual’ martial art, dedicated to the ‘improvement’ of the individual and supposedly ‘non-cultural,’ in the sense that it can be practiced with benefit by anyone, regardless of gender and culture, has been transformed into a loose grouping of ‘national’ aikido cultures, each with a different view of what aikido should be. And these views are somewhat different.
So, though no criticism or offence is intended here, I think the discussion above is rather ‘American’ in tone, in the sense that it would leave most of my Japanese dojo members unmoved. Some members might remember the late Fred Wagstaff, who used to be the caretaker of Kanai Sensei’s New England Aikikai dojo in Cambridge. I gather that Fred used to go out to test his aikido on the street. If he did that here, he would soon be deported, or imprisoned if he was Japanese.
Of course, you can make judgments about this, such that aikido in Japan is atrophying or becoming a sham, or like a kabuki play, the implication being that aikido outside Japan is more ‘authentic’ as a martial art. However, for this debate to be of any value to my Japanese dojo members, I think we need to be more precise and define a few terms more precisely.
You’ve raised some very good points of cultural distinctions that are by and large assigned to Aikido by the Japanese. I think it equally important to question why anyone should care what the Japanese have assigned to define an art who’s majority membership exists “outside of Japan?”
The same can be said for many cultural practices that have been transported outside of their original cultural underpinnings. Case in point-Yoga. Yoga as it is known and practiced around the world has little to do with its origins. In fact what is seen and practiced -just like Aikido-is a westernized corruption. Moreover, both arts; Aikido and Yoga had the seed of their corruption sown within their own country in order to best suit the foreigners who came; Aikido for the hippies who came in the late 60’s and 70’s and Yoga with the influence of German and Swedish contortionists who arrive in India in the early 1900’s.
As for Americans? We can definitively state that it was Americans who uncovered the truth about Aikido and Daito Ryu and Ueshiba’s real history. Likewise it was Americans who uncovered the truth about Yoga and the Indian yogis who adopted the popular circus contortionists poses and fed it back to the foreigners.
Questions remain; Why should those same foreigners care what those same cultures did to corrupt their own arts? Why should they care Japan’s decisions to foist upon them a watered down, insipid and ever increasingly marginalized art? Why would they care when the methods needed to correct those same arts now lie outside their own country?
While I accept your comments about how we sound so “American” and how our arguments would leave your Japanese dojo mates “unmoved,” I would say “Why should we care about that?” What are the benefits of caring about what the Japanese think? They are most assuredly not the best practitioners of it. Nor are they the best teachers. Other than Westerners sophomoric tendencies to worship all things Asian-what do the Japanese possess that would compel people to care about their thoughts regarding Aikido?
To reverse this -Americans lost their edge when it came to vehicle production mostly based on a production methodology that we invented and then rejected. The Japanese accepted it whole heartedly and took away “our” cultural edge.
The thrust of the discussion was on the future of Aikido. Every generation has to address the relevance of their practice in any given age. The relevance of an art form can be martial or it can be health or it can be spiritual. I think very direct questions can be posited for each of those aspects of an art. Those question should be asked. Do the Japanese have any meaningful answers beyond…”More practice and it will come?”
While our American verbal and written “arguments” may leave the Japanese unmoved…I can state beyond any doubt that when we who -seriously pursued and achieved some measure of accomplishment in Ueshiba’s methods- meet ANY Japanese Aikido practitioners; Shodan to Shihan…they are most assuredly “moved.” As the physical skills and methods forwarded by the founder of Aikido are simply beyond their intellectual and physical understanding. These practices when added with the current generation’s practices of more stressful testing, like Bjj and MMA, leave the Japanese influence, and their opinions increasingly irrelevant. By their own choosing.
One small correction I would make: I have been asked to teach a seminar of Japanese Aikido Shihans in Japan. So there are at least “some” who have been moved by both written argument and foreign students showing Ueshiba’s teaching while in Japan.
The person talking to Joe rogan seems to be a beginner in Aikido? He said there’s a video of O’Sensei in the 70’s?? I don’t think there’s any point getting a senior Aikido teacher like Matsuoka Sensei or the Hombu Shihan on Mr Rogans podcast as he appears closed minded about any martial art that isn’t used in MMA.
I’ve been a student and teacher of Aikido for close to 46 years and currently hold the rank of GoDan. I also have a 3rd degree black belt in karate and a purple belt in BJJ. When I first began to learn BJJ I was surprised as to how similar BJJ is to aikido in its philosophy and aplication of technique and how both arts fit together seemlessly. As a former police officer, I have to tell you that my go to art has always been Aikido. I couldn’t round house kick a guy or do a fancy spinning wheel kick but I sure could apply nikkyo and versions of kokyu throws while apprehending a suspect. Aikido has so much to teach that can be applied effectively in a “real life” self defense situation. BJJ as good at it is, in many cases it’s not very practical for self defense. No martial art as a whole is perfect.
Joe Rogan is a Tool. He had that guy on his show so he could put aikido down. If he was a serious martial artists and really interested in aikido he would’ve had a more experienced person on his show period. He won’t have an experienced person on his show because it would expose him for the idiot he is. You know what they say about opinions? No one cares about his.
Hi Tom! Nice to meet you here. On the Joe Rogan show, the guest was actually on to speak about cognitive neuroscience and only near the end of the discussion did the guest bring up aikido. I don’t think there was any intention on Joe’s part to have the guest on just to bash aikido. Joe definitely knows and loves the competitive martial arts world, but I don’t think he’s openly hostile towards traditional arts. I just think the guest was ill-prepared to end up in that discussion.
When one begins to take a martial art, they should first determine why they are doing this- is it to learn to defend themselves, is it for exercise, stress relief,sport competation etc. If it is for defense, especially defense against more than one attacker, then Aikido can be very useful, but it does have its limitations, for it is more effective when the attacker is two arms lengths away and has to advance to attack you and may have others to help them. Another limitation is if the attack goes to the ground. But since the early forms came from Dato Ryu, Jujitsu can play a part, with the concern that with a multiple person attack this is the last place you want to be. To be really effective using Aikido, muscle memory is really important. To program muscle memory you have to mostly see a technique, think about the technique or actually do it and this adds up to 5,000. That is why to so-call master the movements of Aikido you have to do it for ten years or more. After this period you begin to focus upon the attackers energy and flow with it in a very relaxed manner. At 76 this works for me. I still practice Uechi-ryu, the three original (well mostly the first two) katas that came from Pangainoon. I find that this style blends very will with Aikido and adds to the close-in techniques that are sometimes needed. The martial art of Aikido, may not be important to you now, but if you want to continue in martial arts after 60 or 70 this style fits me. It may fit you sometime. Phil Porter,O’Sensei to some of us in USMA, who was my teacher and mentor saw great value in the blending of these two styles (his major style was Judo) I hope you do to. The passing of Sensei Pranin was a great loss, he gave us so much. Hopefully what he leaves behind is preserved.
John – fantastic points. Thanks so much for sharing. A great perspective and welcome addition to the dialogue. We are also very thankful to Stanley Pranin Sensei for all he did for the aikido world. We will do everything we can to preserve that which he left behind.
First of all, my condolences and prayers go to the family and friends of Stan Pranin, who was a true Aikido giant, and whose columns/writings brought me much joy over two decades. Second, thanks to Josh and Roy for looking forward and sponsoring this column about the future of aikido. I have been studying aikido since 1989, and hold a 4th-dan (under Sensei Bill Sosa and Sensei Rick Sosa in Dallas, TX) and have studied in other dojos (e.g. ASU Shobukan Wash DC; Aikido of New Delhi; Kurai Aikido London, and currently, Aikido of Dallas) I am also a student and certified Systema instructor under Mikhail Ryabko and Vladimir Vasiliev (since 2010).
I was very fortunate in that both Sensei Bill Sosa and Sensei Rick Sosa emphasized not only aikido’s beauty (especially the flowing ‘dojo’ techniques), but also its ‘street’ effectiveness and martial aspects. Both were pioneers not only of aikido in Texas and Mexico, but were also early proponents of cross-training involving boxing, ground work, karate, knife work, and working with Filipino Kali sticks, [plastic] guns, and other implements. They did this in order to highlight our limitations and to expose us to other martial arts. Tests in their dojo involved not only traditional aikido arts, but also ground defenses, defenses against kicks, weapons defenses, and defenses against various types of chokes/restraints. This allowed students to learn humility, respect, and honesty in their training.
Systema training in Moscow under Mikhail Ryabko – for 3 years! – opened my eyes to a different, and I believe, highly-useful pedagogical approach. While Systema (like aikido or tai chi) is a very deep, internal martial art as practiced at the highest levels, its pedagogy allows new students – even those without any martial arts experience – to learn quickly, because of its emphasis on breathing and on overcoming fear (e.g. of the ground, of being hit). I once had a Systema student who was an overweight, unfit, 51-year old lady, who had never done martial arts or any other exercise. Within 6 months, she was able to roll comfortably on the floor [without mats], and easily able to immobilize two larger, more experienced, knife-wielding (!) attackers, one of whom was a former Marine police officer and combat veteran. Per Systema’s Konstantin Komarov (one of its leading teachers and also a Russian GRU psychologist), the ground is a natural teacher and helps students reach their ‘psyche’ and tap into their natural potential quickly. I have seen similar progress with aikido students who cross-train in BJJ, Judo, Tai Chi, Filipino arts, and other styles of wrestling and jujitsu.
I share Roy Dean’s worry that aikido will become further diluted, less martial, and even – sadly – more politicized. Aikidoka wishing to expand their own, as well as its larger boundaries often find themselves amiss, and sadly, many leave aikido, even after decades of training. O-Sensei famously said, “I leave the further development of this art to others.” Aikidoka who embrace such a philosophy, and reach out to others as in the example of Stanley Pranin and like-minded practitioners, will not be disappointed, and can look forward to future learning and development as students and teachers of aiki — a truly wonderful martial art and “a way to unite the world.”
Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful response. It’s great to meet you and have you as part of our extended community.
This is a very interesting and important subject and I’m glad it’s been brought up for open discussion.
The Guy being interviewed (Andrew Hill) has a Ph.D . degree but clearly no idea about martial arts, I say that based on the following:
– He doesn’t believe in the system he is trying to defend, saying he would get his @ss kicked but a high level exponent of the art can make it work, thus delegating to others to prove that Aikido is effective.
-He doesn’t even know the founders name, this alone proves clearly that he has no idea about Aikido and his point of view and opinion about the art is poor.
-He said there is a video from the 70’s that shows the founder doing an “exposition”, but the founder passed away in 1969, this guy doesn’t know even the most essential chronology of the art.
-He has unrealistic ideas and expectations about the way techniques work in real life, which means he has never been in a real or even simulated situation to test his knowledge.
The way Aikido is practiced in most Dojo now days is not meant to and would not work against an experienced or trained or seasoned attacker. This does not mean the techniques and tactics of the art don’t work, but the training method that is being currently used is not going to provide the tools for an effective self-defense action.
In order for these techniques to work, they must be practiced against realistic attacks, and drill them over and over testing them with uncooperative partners, and get as close as possible to what could be a real confrontation.
For a real attack or street confrontation, the avoidance, prevention and resolution of a violent encounter can follow the next steps (force continuum):
The goal is to AVOID violence from happening at all costs, and if the attack is imminent finish it quickly to avoid further damage to the parties involved.
If the tools are used in the wrong level, the result is either the use of excessive force for which we can be liable, or non-sufficient force which can cause us serious physical damage or death.
Aikido techniques would fit in the 3rd category Empty hand submissions, this works the best before the aggressor starts a committed attack.
To deal effectively with the higher levels of force it is necessary to cross train to obtain the required tools.
Taking as base the MMA competitions where most techniques are allowed, as we all know no single art on itself would provide the tools required to make a trainee proficient in competition.
Some techniques learned in Aikido, share a common origin with those of Judo and Jiu Jitsu, so they could be used in MMA competition
But in order to acquire the skills to have a chance at victory in a sports match it is necessary to cross train.
I have been with the martial arts for almost my entire life. There was a point in time when I had no where to train and had just moved to a new city. I found an ad for Aikido and decided to jump in. Never have I left a martial arts class feeling as “at peace” as I did that day.
When it was time for my daughter to start her journey, we went to Aikido and we stayed there until the Dojo had to move out of town.
There is a side of the economics of the Dojo that makes surviving in certain places really hard. That said, Aikido was priced well over the market rate before everything in my area grew more and more expensive. I would probably choose Aikido as my go to martial art, given the opportunity… but in this time period it is priced so high, that the average person just can’t afford to do it.
Even when I just been practicing for 3 years I came whit the same dilema; is this effective on the streets? This is my conclusion: im 47 years old and I think I been on street fight about 10 or so times. Mostly in my teens ( my chances to be in one again aré very low) I been watching a lot and i mean a lot of videos of commun people fighting and saw one or two for real and I can tell against a 90% of Your adverarsaries wich they dont know how to fight we aikidokas have a very great chance of prevail. So why not practice and art that helps transform people in a very positive way. Help our grow spiritually. Be more fit and give us real chance to defend our selves in the case is need it. I agree Aikido maybe will be a lot better art to defence if mixed whit judo or Jj but if we can comunícate the real use and escence of our art I dont see why it have to die.
practicing Aikido is a choice,moving like an aikidoka needs practice,working or not working is not the goal,ending a fight when it’s occur is the results.
If you meet a Sensei who can teach you to fight or prevail the fight on the street,you will know that aikido can be efficient in any situation,until then you will still in doubt,if you are still at this step ,please continue to train,you will reach your apogee,thanks for reading this
When I hear people argue about the effectiveness of aikido, judo, bjj or other martial art in real life, on the streets, i wonder what exactly do the mean the real street. If someone is pointing a 9 mm pistol at you on the street, what skill will save you? If a 3rd degree BJJ BB faces 3 opponents with baseball bats on a parking lot, will his skills help him? Would You you want to use Krav Maga or Система in a drunk bar fight and seriously injure or kill your opponents? I think that every martial art is more or less useful depending on the setting. If you are a bouncer, aikido is perfect for you, if you are a MMA fighter then BJJ may offer advantages, if you are a commando, then a more deadly skills will be used.
Another example of useless arguing what is better : a hand gun, AK 47 or a sniper rifle? The answer also depends on what you using it for.
Excellent points. We agree with you 100% and actually so does Roy Dean. One of the problems in the public perception of aikido is that people tend to make apples to oranges comparisons.
Roy’s intent is to help people outside the aikido world to understand the benefits of aikido, where aikido’s strengths and specializations fit in the larger fabric of the martial arts world, and to inspire us to reflect on how we improve ourselves, the art of aikido, and how we communicate about the art in order to make a better future for aikido.
All the examples you cite and excellent and a great way to communicate about aikido. Thanks for joining the conversation!
Although I did not get to participate in your survey, I agree with its findings. Your question to the Aikido community at large is truly pivotal: Can we revitalize Aikido together? If so, that would be a great demonstration of the effectiveness of the Aiki concept. I have loved Aikido since my first moment on the mat in 1999. I think the world needs Aikido desperately. I hope I will be able to help in some way.
Thank you for your feedback Jonathan. Aikido is a fantastic art and if we can elevate it further, it would be an excellent demonstration of the aikido philosophy as you point out. I also hope you can help in some way. Just joining the conversation is a start and hopefully we can find ways to take coordinated action together in the future.
Create a cooler podcast than ‘The Joe Rogan podcast’, one that has more than 16 million monthly downloads. Theres one common thread in all the responses here, save for one or two, and that is our Love of Aikido. Start there. Love. I’ll download it! …as long as it’s cool 😉
I did Judo as a kid then got hooked on Aikido in my late teens. It was more the ideas therein than the art. To me, even way back then, 37 years ago, it was obvious Aikido was not realistic, but I knew it had something, and that something was lost, and it was my job to search for it. Knowing it was not realistic I continued with Judo, then Jujutsu, but kept up my practice of Aikido throughout. My conclusion is that Aikido has lost what it was supposed to be … but that is, now, to me, what makes it all the more interesting. I feel sorry for those that have only ever experienced Aikido, typically through its list of waza – the grading syllabus, and it is a fact that they will just never get the idea to search for something that might be missing.
If Aikido could get itself on track and research, study, and teach aiki, people would come flocking to Aikido , even BJJ, wrestlers, boxers … everyone.
I agree entirely. Most of aikikai practice now is Colluded Dancing.. This is not how I practice nor how I will practice with others.. When I teach the juniors I always give them the martial and kuzushi perspective.. My practice feels more alive with Martial Sense to it. I am very unhappy when I partake in Dryland Swimming type of Flowchart aikido practice. Aikido deserves better.
Thanks for sharing this post. BTW from Toronto to Irvine CA I visited your dojo last April. I loved the class. I will visit again next time in LA. PROMISE.
I have practiced/experienced a number of styles over the 30 years I’ve been in Aikido now and only two styles really measure up, Iwama and Nishio Styles. I have not experienced the Chiba Style. I heard and and read too many really poor stories about Chiba Sensei, so I decided not to explore his style cause I felt he had a poor spirit.
Stan Pranin wrote that he thought the Nishio Style was the future for Aikido, but it is little known in the U.S. I’m probably the only direct/close student of Nishio Sensei east of the Mississippi River. I’m known in the Tokyo-Yokohama vicinity in Japan and by Nishio practitioners in California, and longer practicing Iwama practitioners in the U.S. but otherwise unknown.
I think I can safely say I’m probably the most proficient in Aiki-weapons in the Southeast cause I know two styles where most practitioners only know one style.
Aikido is dying because so many teach by wrote without looking for realism. So many tests are not really tests. Hardly anyone fails. There is not a real grading system for tests.
The Aikikai has instituted the Shidoin certified teacher and certified teacher of teachers system which is already being watered down, so it’s really another income stream (tax) for the Aikikai.
Having actually used it in “real fights” (as opposed to sports match fighting), it depends who the teacher is and what the student seeks. Suggest as a starting point, reading the last 4 chapters of Aikido in Japan and The Way Less Traveled. (Yes; I wrote it. Borrow one rather than buy, if you like.) Much if not most of what’s being taught is exercise for personal development ….not necessarily a bad thing …. but it’s become/becoming principally a kind of “martial yoga” watered down to maximize participation and achieve other objectives, which while beneficial and even noble socially possess no/slim relation to applied martial arts skill. But not everyone is doing this ….. some seek to sustain it as an applied martial art from which all the other many benefits flow. https://www.facebook.com/Aikido-in-Japan-479935155448401/
I trained at the Aikikai in the 90s and enjoyed it very much but have done quite a few martial arts since then. I enjoyed my time training and I met some amazing teachers, including legends like Yamaguchi sensei and Endo sensei etc as well as O Sensei’s son, the first Doshu (I was honoured to get a Dan certificate from him). I think in terms of effectiveness, it’s a rather curious debate. If you approach Aikido as a form of budo, well, nobody criticises Iaido (which I practice) or Kyudo as not being ‘practical’ enough. I am sure in a real sword fight circa 1600 most modern Iaido ‘masters’ would get sliced and diced. So maybe Aikido people shouldn’t worry what BJJ people think as BJJ is coming from a different place and different mindset. However, it’s when Aikido people start talking about self defence and effectiveness that problems tend to arise; in conventional Aikido, I do think the lack of training in different kinds of strikes and the assumption that ‘atemi’ will just work is a problem, for example. I think, with the greatest respect to the Ueshiba family, it would be good to adapt to the times and encourage some more innovation or possibly older techniques from Aiki Budo maybe. If you look at O Sensei, he was all about innovation and adding what he needed over the years, his approach changed massively over the years and wasn’t static. Or maybe you should all stop worrying about what other people and just practice your Budo art! You can always go to extra classes in grappling or striking, there are plenty of schools away from Japanese martial arts. Anyway, big respect to you guys, and Pranin sensei’s passing was a tragic loss.
3. The ground is appropriate for “rolling” (i.e. not an asphalt parking lot with broken glass, and used syringes or condoms laying around).
Joe Rogan, being who he is, will only accept Aikido if it holds its own in a one-on-one match between a skilled Aikido Kai vs. an equally skilled BJJ practitioner.
Greetings! I agree 100% about your thinking on the strong points of BJJ and the areas where it’s not well suited for self-defense applications. However, I’m not fully convinced yet on the second point regarding Joe Rogan. Some have expressed the same feeling as you, both others think that he is open minded enough to give aikido another look in an impartial way and perhaps have a healthy dialogue around the differences between competitive/sport based arts and traditional martial arts. I think it might be possible to use some examples (like some of the great ones you use above) to highlight some of the strengths and areas of specialization of aikido. Thank you for joining the conversation!
In 1987 I start Aikido aside of my Karate teaching.my Sensei Aytan ben Meir come from boxing into Iwama style.and this combination gave us the students unique view on real Martial art call AIKIDO.the way I see martial arts is like the word .”if you want peace prepare for War”.
I move to Japan and face many direction or I must say understanding of O’Sensei Teaching.to any direction….the biggest problem start by the leading group of teacher that talk about Aikido as LOVE PEACE BEUTY and so on.
In many dojo I visited ATEMI is almost taboo .no one do..no one talk….and this student grow without knowing this .NISHIO well said in is legendary book Aikido without Atemi is not Aikido.and other Fukakusa Shihan said if you want only BEUTY better study Ballet.
I don’t have solution under my sleeve ,but it’s needed to organize what call BACK TO ORIGEN .and I hope that person will show up and for sure I will be on his/her side to make it .
Thank you for posting this, Mr. Dean. I have been concerned for some time that aikido is marginalizing itself, and it is doing so from within out of neglect for martial integrity and politics. It has degraded so far as to give aikido the reputation as a laughing stock among many. Aikido is certainly not the only art to suffer from this problem, it is one of many which has been diluted over decades.
There are those of us out there who practice, teach, and have our own dojos who have dedicated ourselves to the martial effectiveness of aikido and are contributing to the positive future of aikido. If there was only a way to network ourselves so we could help one another. I’d be delighted to connect to any instructors or students who wished to take action to further this cause.
How we will accomplish this is through honing our own skills, both in the art and how we teach so that we can create solid competence and capability in our students. We do this through honesty about ourselves, our training, and our art. You have contributed honesty, and I thank you.
of all who replied above, i’ve only practiced with sensei tristan chermack, at one of our fellowships at shuurin aikido dojo in omaha, ne. so, i’m grateful for that and giving this bow.
i began aikido practice in ’99. i’ve come to this practice from having studied and practiced taekwondo, fencing (western, not kendo), and tai chi ch’uan since the early and mid 80’s.
i’m still learning the muscle memory of the basics. (i also stopped practice in ’99, not taking it up again until ’14.)
what i love about the potential future of aikido is its application to the so-called bouncer’s arts or bodyguard’s arts. i come from an active pacifist background. i understand that the one who attacks is not always an enemy, but sometimes only a drunken brother or friend.
aikido offers a range of response options that are non-lethal. this is to uphold that even any particular aggressor’s life is worthwhile, however misguided by some certain circumstance.
i practice with the mindfulness that not only is my own life valuable (self-defense), but that also, much aggression is simply misdirected. if the aggressor had but a moment to consider, they might not pose themselves in such a way.
how could i, from a simple misunderstanding, destroy such a person, or destroy their capacity for a livelihood (as would be involved in the breaking of arms, knees, backs, …)
How could anyone in their right mind disagree with what Joe Rogan said? What specifically he was talking about and that dumb video they were watching?
I agree with Roy Dean and think he would be able to show aikido in a positive light with so much negativity surrounding it within bjj and mma communities…. I also believe crosstraining in other arts is essential for aikido to move forward and survive.
Im a nidan I started aikido in 1997, my sensei encouraged me to train FMA and ironhand in 2004 earning a blackbelt in that system, also trained some kali, judo (mostly newaza) and kung fu for a few years each and it has helped the aikido tremendously..but the aiki also help me be relaxed and flow on the ground. Will probably continue with judo or bjj in the future to gain more understanding in those arts.
Peoples negative opinion of Aikido is coming from a place of ignorance or overthinking..If you understand the true essence and principles of aikido and train with sincerity..it does not matter what ufc commentators think…the people who know are not posting here..
thank you and please keep on. you’re making the day of average folk everywhere who want to train and learn well. at least as well as we can. thank you.
Thank you for the encouragement. None of us are really average though. Everyone really brings something unique to the community. We’re glad to have you be a part of it!
The question is, in the context of self-defense ( it is not a sport ) does Aikido develop physical and mental posture that reduces the probability of the practitioner being a likely target for a predator or does it develop sufficient peace of mind and confidence to increase the probablility of the practitioner being able to avoid or defuse a situational bomb or not themselves become one. In the end, self-defense is defense against the self. If you want to fight others, always use a weapon and have others on your side. So, if that is the question, then the answer is “yes”. So which is the best martial art? The one you’ll practice.
This is an admirable approach and Aikido will, I’m sure, get back to it’s roots and thrive again. In my humble opinion we, as an Aikido community, would also greatly benefit by exploring Aikido’s Daito Ryu (DTR) lineage as it is the very essence of combat effectiveness.
I had the privilege of attending a mainline DTR class a few days ago and it was immediately apparent how devastating the techniques could be, while still employing the same principles that we know and love from Aikido.
Aikido applications when applied swiftly and with precise timing can be very devastating there is no doubt about that.
Training this timing and this ability to act swiftly is where most fail I believe, as it’s difficult to train this way without getting seriously hurt.
Learning the basics takes immense personal time which is also where most fail as they don’t see the relevance of the basics until they reach high level, before reaching these levels most quit.
This guy is absolutely right. I’m someone curious about Aikido and it’s possible benefits in providing self defense training. I work in mental health where the likelihood of being assaulted by patients is very high.
I’m drawn to aikido because of the ability to subdue an attacker without really hurting them. I feel like this ability to gain leverage over an opponent without leaving them black and bloody would appeal to many people.
Unfortunately aikido doesn’t seem like an effective form of self defense and more of just a highly coreagrated art form. This is where Krav Maga succeeds and Aikido falls short. Krav Maga banks on it’s practicality and isn’t partial to incorporating elements of other fighting styles into it’s program. I feel like Akido needs to evolve to stay relevant.
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Many Americans (68%) think there is intelligent life on other planets, up from 52% in 2005. Nearly three in four residents with that belief (74%) say those extraterrestrials are at least as intelligent as human beings. In fact, this includes a plurality (46%) who think the intelligence of extraterrestrials exceeds that of the human race. These results have changed little in more than a decade. But, are these otherworldly beings coming to get us? A majority (55%) say they will find us before we find them.
Interestingly, Americans under the age of 45 (74%), including 79% of those under 30 years old, and men (72%) are more likely than older Americans (62%) and women (64%) to assert there is life on other planets. Younger Americans (60% of those under the age of 45) are also more likely than older residents (51% of those 45 and older) to think interstellar beings will discover human beings before we find them.
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Médecins Sans Frontières valuable work into Sudan is under threat after the Sudanese government issued an arrest warrant for the head of MSF in the country:
"KHARTOUM, May 30 (Reuters) - Sudan has issued a warrant for the arrest of the country head of aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) for publishing a report on hundreds of rape cases in Darfur, the attorney-general said on Monday.
"We have issued a warrant for the arrest of the head of the organisation after speaking to the (governmental) Humanitarian Aid Commission," Mohamed Farid, Sudan's attorney-general, told Reuters. He said it was for publishing a false report on rapes in the Darfur region in March.
MSF Holland released the report in March, saying its doctors working in Darfur had medical evidence of about 500 rape cases over a period of about 4 1/2 months in the region in the throes of a rebellion in its third year. Sudan denies there is widespread rape in Darfur.
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If you listened to some of the political anti-Zionists you'd believe that every Israeli is a gun toting 'settler' hell-bent on murder and mayhem. The truth not unsurprisingly is a deal great different as Lisa in Tel Aviv shows in your latest entry: Learning about coexistence
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Small wonder over the years that I have become increasingly dissatisfied with the attitude and content of the Guardian newspaper.
This exchange is on a serious subject (AUT blacklist) and yet receives a flippant response from the Guardian.
It is frightening that alleged committed trade unionists (Sue Blackwell, etc ) don't take the elementary approach of knowing their union rulebook, off by heart, and therefore do not moan when legitimate rules are enacted. It is very clear that the previous AUT discussion on the blacklist was faulty and limited. So a widespread discussion of the issues surrounding the AUT blacklist should be welcomed by all committed trade unionists, but clearly not by the political mavericks and obsessives with a chip on their shoulder.
The days of smoke-filled rooms are long gone and so should be back handed dealings, issues such as academic freedom, selective boycotts, the Middle East and anti-Semitism need inclusive deliberations not posture politics.
Norm sums it up : "Anyone who doubts that what begins with Sue Blackwell will end with Arbeit Macht Frei is simply refusing to listen to the sad, eternal klezmer music of history. Weigh my words-- every last one of them."
"No one dares make a move. The Dresden student body made a declaration today and the honour of German students forbids them to come into contact with Jews. They are not allowed to enter the Student House. How much Jewish money went towards this Student House only a few years ago!"
The good news is that the AUT blacklist has been overturned, although there is predictably sour grapes from the likes of Sue Blackwell.
In this time of heated and acrimonious discussions concerning the Middle East and anti-Semitism, there is a frequently asked question: “can a Jew be anti-Semitic?"
Self-evidently the answer is yes, however, this strange phenomena is worthy of greater discussion and analysis, I will hopefully returned to it at a later stage.
For the interim articles from the Southern Poverty Law Centre, Frank Collins/Cohen and Andrew Greenbaum, AKA the Spam Nazi will suffice.
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Students Waving Placards' Journal is always worth a weekly read, and the comments recently on the AUT blacklist with Sue Blackwell's reactions are telling.
The response to AUT blacklist have been most interesting, and none more so than Sue Blackwell's comments recently, as detailed at Engage:
“I’m not very optimistic about the outcome,” she added “We are up against a backlash, being promoted by a well-organized, well-funded pro-Israeli lobby.”
"Sue Blackwell does not understand what is going on right now. She thinks that when Israel is on the agenda, something particular happens. The whole world goes completely hysterical, she thinks, a special case is made, and a well-organised, well-funded Zionist lobby rises up and defeats good, honest leftist trade unionists."
"That was why we organised Engage; we wanted the authentic left to have a voice with which it could intervene in the struggle between Palestinian and Israeli nationalisms.
A couple of days later, Jon phoned me again, having found a copy of AUT’s rulebook. A Special Council could be called, he mused, if 25 Council Members ask for it. Why hadn’t it been organised then? Should we do it? Yes. Lets do it. So we put up a call for Council Members to contact us on the website . We argued that the decision had been undemocratic, terribly wrong, it had put AUT in legal jeopardy and we couldn’t wait a whole year to undo the damage."
Harry has spotted that this gem from Christopher Hitchen, someone I rarely ever thought I would agree with, but his comments on George Galloway are spot-on:
"Indeed, he was a type well known in the Labour movement. Prolier than thou, and ostentatiously radical, but a bit too fond of the cigars and limos and always looking a bit odd in a suit that was slightly too expensive. By turns aggressive and unctuous, either at your feet or at your throat; a bit of a backslapper, nothing's too good for the working class: what the English call a "wide boy."
Perusing the web revealed that one of the opponents of the AUT blacklist is Sari Nusseibeh, Professor of Islamic Philosophy at Al Quds University
"We are informed by the principle that we should seek to win Israelis over to our side, not to win against them," said the university, which is headed by Dr. Sari Nusseibeh.
"Therefore...we believe it is in our interest to build bridges, not walls; to reach out to the Israeli academic institutions, not to impose another restriction or dialogue-block on ourselves."
We are lucky to live in the age of the Internet: information can be accessed at the touch of a button, Webcams allow us to check the weather in the remotest of cities and electronic books allow people to freely read historical literature.
Yet there are many people, invariably politicians or dictators, which fear freely accessible information and the ability of ordinary people to recall historical facts (previous statements, reports, etc), and therefore hold them to account.
The recent appearance of George Galloway at the Senate sub-committee may prove that words will come back to haunt him.
Irrespective of our view on Galloway, he gave a strong performance and bettered the weak questioning from the senators, but issues concerning Miriam's appeal will not go away.
See his comment " Using their statutory powers they recovered all money in and all money out ever received or spent by the Mariam Appeal. "
I am always forgetting those wonderful videos of George Galloway and his expressions of admiration for Saddam Hussein.
A picture is certainly worth more than a thousand words, and these videos convey George's true intent.
In a speech recorded by the BBC monitoring service, he lavished praise on the Iraqi dictator, calling him "Sir" and addressing him as "Your Excellency, Mr President". "I greet you, in the name of the many thousands of people in Britain who stood against the tide and opposed the war and aggression against Iraq and continued to oppose the war by economic means which is aimed to strangle the life out of the great people of Iraq," he said.
"Sir, I salute your courage, your strength, your indefatigability. And I want you to know that we are with you until victory, until victory (sic), until Jerusalem."
Earlier, Mr Justice Eady, who is sitting without a jury, was shown a video clip of Mr Galloway's meeting with Saddam in 1994. During a 10-minute speech Mr Galloway said: "Sir, I salute your courage, your strength, your indefatigability. And I want you to know that we are with you 'hatta al-nasr, hatta al-nasr, hatta al- Quds' [until victory, until victory, until Jerusalem]."
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Iraq from the safety of Europe and viewed on TV looks disastrous, daily suicide attacks, kidnappings and beheadings.
Phil Lenton's comments in the Guardian letter page on the 10th of May 2005 demonstrate an immense loathing of genuine trade union organisation or incredible idiocy:
"He tells us that the Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions (IFTU) wants negotiations with employers and strike action. Well, they'll have to do the same as us and risk their jobs and livelihoods when they strike, just as we do."
Self-evidently trade unionists in the war-torn Iraq face insurmountable problems and daily dangers: the proliferation of guns combined with the existence of ex-Ba'athist and hostile fundamentalists, by comparison Europe is tranquil and problem free.
Such condescending comments from Phil Lenton are indicative of crass stupidity, which is occasionally exhibited towards ordinary Iraqis dealing with very genuine hardships in a war-torn country.
I doubt few living trade unionists have ever setup or organised in the conditions that the Iraqis in , the IFTU find themselves and I wish them well.
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I hope that the violence, which marred the 2005 General Election in the East End, does not impinge on her expressing her views.
Irshad Manji is an interesting person and I think we should all welcome her views on pluralism and Islam, for more information see in the news at www.muslim-refusenik.com
I am getting old but I do worry about poor David Bellamy. His attitude to Global Warming seems a bit strange:
"555 of all the 625 glaciers under observation by the World Glacier Monitoring Service in Zurich, Switzerland, have been growing since 1980."
"I don't think the response would have been published in Nature, but it had the scientific virtue of clarity: "This is complete bullshit."
"there you have it a 16 year old article that was never written, fraudulently cited by a climate skeptic, re-printed in a publication owned by Lyndon Larouche which was cited by a former architect, and finally misrepresented by a credible scientist. One can only wonder what Bellamy was thinking."
Don't believe something just because it is published on the Internet or agrees with your own inclinations. Verify the facts on an issue and do your own research before making up your mind.
Good to see that Googlenews has removed the neo-Nazi site 'National Vanguard' from its list of sources.
"While some might criticize Google for banning National Vanguard even though that publication's writings are protected speech under the First Amendment"
Clearly, they are not been banned, just excluded as people don't wish to read their neo-Nazi filth. National Vanguard can still, sadly do, publish the putrid mutterings but people are not obliged to accept them as a valid new source from Google.
Would anyone sensible accept Hitler's speeches as a valid news source? No, therefore we should make a critical distinction between the rantings of neo-Nazis and legitimate news sources. Dragging out the US Constitution to defend the proliferation of neo-Nazi ideas is as unworthy as it is bogus.
Sheikh Al-Qaradawi believes that women have the right to cover their heads if they choose to fullfil what Islam asks them to do. To claim that he calls for forcing women to wear Hijab is simply a lie. He told the Protection of Hijab conference at City Hall on 12th of July this year” Although it (Hijab) is not a pillar of the religion, it is a requirement, it is a duty and it is required of every Muslim woman … If a woman wants to cover her head, she is free that is part of her choice.
Reading some of the enthusiastic reactions to George Galloway's win in Bethnal Green and Bow I am left wondering what the excuses will be when Respect falls apart?
The respective elements: MAB, SWP and the George Galloway Fan club are strange political bedfellows with diverging views and although the quest for power, money and kudos will keep them together for a period my gut feeling is that they will break up with recriminations.
Strange given its stances on the boycott one would assume they might rectify that, or maybe attacking Israel is important to some people than the reemergence of the extreme right.
A piece in the Sunday Times covers some of the issues on the AUT boycott and the climate of fear amongst some Jewish students.
This issue is truly frightening for anyone with a grasp of history, but I wonder in the contemporary world, given the unhealthy preoccupation with soundbites, gesture politics and the seeming attention spans of goldfish, if the implications of AUT boycott will really sink home.
For background information see the article 'Sue Backwell Update' at Harry's Place and Norm's 'Sue Blackwell doesn't strike back'
Technology has for the last 150 years increasingly penetrated the lives of ordinary people, resulting in changing working practices to more latterly changing methods of communication (mobile phones, high-speed Internet, email, etc) and yet I wonder if our ideas and humanity keep pace.
I am reminded of Omar Bradley’s comment “The world has achieved brilliance without conscience. Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.”
I hope to comment in this blog on humanity and all our endeavours, as imperfect and volatile as they are.
My interests are varied and my curiosity endless but more importantly the blog will record my judgements and comments over time. Readers and future generations can judge the accuracy or otherwise of these comments. |
Arriving this week on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD is “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”. You can read my review of the film’s theatrical release here. I was honestly not a fan of Disney’s “would-be” franchise starter. It just did not work. As for the home video release, there isn’t a whole lot when it comes to bonus features either. If you happen to be a fan of this version of the classic Nutcracker tale, then you shouldn’t be disappointed in how the film looks on your HD home setup, but aside from that, there isn’t much to recommend here.
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Are you sure you did it correctly? You have to add it to the core buffs section and if it isn't part of that section it won't work.
Core buffs section is in the general section of the trait. Once you add that, you have to build the tree, then you go into that "buff" tree, from there you will find the general modifiers drop down, and that's where you'll need to reference the game resources to make skills and needs work properly. You have to make sure you are referencing them from the game resources specifically. If you use "reference from an existing element" then you are trying to add custom resources that you've created which won't work for skills and needs that come with the game. That would only work if you created a specific custom buff or trait you wanted referenced that you created.
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Let’s talk a little bit about obesity and weight loss. We know it’s a major health problem. The physicians in our audience are dealing with patients every day. What’s your approach, and what do you think we need to know?
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When you look at it and you look at your approach to dealing with this, what advice do you have for doctors? We’re dealing with patients all the time. In many cases we ourselves are fighting issues with weight. What do you suggest?
Well, one of the things we find commonly is that medicine that we as physicians prescribe can cause weight gain. And I can’t tell you how many cases we see. We’ve estimated that about 15% of serious problems with obesity are related to drugs that we prescribe. So, for example, today we were meeting with colleagues from Memorial Sloan Kettering, across the street from us, and they have and it’s been recognized that in the treatment of breast cancer, weight gain is very common because of the use of aromatase inhibitors as well as some of the antinausea medicines, steroids, strong antihistamines like diphenhydramine. So, what happens in the treatment of breast cancer is women gain weight, but the evidence is that a 5 to 10% weight gain increases the risk of recurrence, and so we’re seeing many physicians in very specific areas looking for strategies to manage weight. And so the first thing we always look for when we manage someone are medicines that could be causing weight gain and which we could change to something else that would encourage weight loss, and that’s a topic, perhaps, for another day. The second thing we do is look for problems like sleep apnea, which make it hard for patients to comply. Sleep apnea is a common comorbid condition. Patients have difficulty focusing when they develop it, and often they look depressed and wind up getting treated with antidepressants that can cause further weight gain. And then, of course, we look for the typical behavioral issues as far as eating, stress, lifestyle, and how we can change those. So, we take a very problem-solving approach where we look for the issues, some of which are very concrete and some not, and try to help the patient to solve those problems. Now, if that works that’s great, we’re thrilled, but if it doesn’t we don’t give up. We go to the next step, and we believe that the use of pharmacotherapy would be the next step in this process.
You know, it’s funny how it’s evolved. I remember how people used to say, “Well, just some people are overweight, and you gotta cut down the calories.” We’ve really learned, well, sure, diet plays a very important, maybe the most important part, but there are so many other things we can do, and I think a lot of us as physicians are kind of late to the party because we keep saying, “Watch your diet, cut the calories,” but that may not always be the answer, and I think you’re alluding to that.
I am, but when it comes to those kinds of recommendations, “push away from the table” and things like that, there are very concrete recommendations that we make for patients. So, one of the things that has been recognized over the past few years is that no diet works for everybody, so we have a number of different approaches that we utilize. For most of our patients, but certainly not all, a lower carbohydrate or a low glycemic diet seems to be quite effective. It allows people to reduce their calorie intake by changing the macronutrient composition of their diet. Other people, on the other hand, like to count calories, so they can eat virtually anything, but they count the exact number of calories. Two new techniques are intermittent fasting. One technique is where someone cuts their calorie intake to 800 calories or even less 2 days per week. That’s been shown to be as effective as dieting every single day. And then time-restricted fasting where you eat for a period of 8 hours a day or 12 hours a day and then don’t eat for the other 16 to 12 hours, that, too, has been shown to be effective. So, we don’t just give vague advice. We give very specific advice which we… We kind of negotiate with the patient to see what they can do in their lifestyle. You know, “Can you do it?” That’s the kind of discussion we have with patients where we ask them what can they do. If they’re on board, then we’ll try something.
I’m Dr. Brian McDonough. You’re listening to Primary Care Today on ReachMD. My guest is Dr. Louis Aronne. We’re talking about weight loss, and I really like the fact that you’re bringing the patient into the conversation, because you’re right, I think a lot of us more or less say, “Okay, this is what you need to do. Read this. Follow this diet,” whatever. You’re making them a partner. And, I mean, I’ve been practicing so many years, I’m realizing the more I make patients a partner the better shot I have.
I agree completely, especially when it comes to these behavioral changes. It’s easy for me to tell someone, “Don’t eat any carbs and you’re gonna lose weight.” That will happen every time. But, can someone actually do that on a regular basis? Now, you’ll find 1 person who can do it and they wind up in an article in the newspaper that they lost 100 pounds doing this, but I promise you that 99 other people do the exact same thing and it doesn’t work, so it really has to be customized to the patient and their needs and what they can do within their life.
I teach young residents. As I say, I don’t know if this is good or bad, but as I move through life, I tend to, when I talk to patients, say, “Well, I tried this and it didn’t work,” or, “I tried that and it didn’t work.” What about that approach? Do you find yourself sometimes saying, “Look, this is what most people do,” and do you ever use yourself as the so-called foil to try to help them along?
Sometimes we do that. Generally, we’ll give them examples of patients who’ve succeeded and we tried this and this worked in this patient or that patient, so teaching by example can work, but when it comes to something like weight, it’s so individualized. I mean, when you look at a lot of the diet books that are written by celebrities, it’s basically, “I lost weight, and everyone in the world should lose weight doing the exact same thing.” It doesn’t work that way, so we don’t tell people, “I lost weight doing this. You should do it.” But we will give them examples as we move forward. In certain situations, if someone has prediabetes or they have early type 2, it’s pretty clear what we need to do in a situation like that. We try to reduce their carb intake, we give them metformin, those kinds of things, but in more sophisticated situations, we will use examples.
It’s so funny, because having worked in television, I remember one time I went on this diet to show you can lose weight, but they also paid for the trainer, they paid for the workouts, they paid for things that most people are not going to have access to, and they’re certainly not going to get the top people helping them, and that was one of the points of the story, which I remember it frustrated people. I said, “Well, I was given this, this and this, but what do we do without it?” and that really became the most important part of the story. What does the average person do? And I think a lot of things you’re talking about fall into that category of what is realistic and what can you individually do. You mentioned metformin and you mentioned prediabetes, and a lot of what at least I’m reading and learning about is initiating medical treatment a little earlier than we did in the past. What about that?
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Dr. Louis Aronne, I want to thank you for joining us. I have to tell you, I had the opportunity with a colleague of mine to give a lecture at the American Academy of Family Physicians conference on obesity, spent months on it. We got a 1-hour lecture. You, in 15 minutes, summarized so effectively what I probably spent 40 hours on. I really appreciate what you did, and I think a lot of people listening appreciate what you did, because you have a good knowledge of it, and you can express it really rapidly and effectively. So, thanks so much for joining us on the program.
Thanks for having me, Brian.
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TIG-160DC is a rectifier adopting the most advanced inverter technology. Welding power source can offer stronger, more concentrated and more stable arc. When stick and work piece get short, its response will be quicker. It means that it is easier to design into welding machine with different dynamic characteristics, and it even can be adjusted for specialty to make arc softer or harder. The machine can be for multi-use, and can weld stainless steel, carbon steel, copper and other color metal, and also can use for traditional electric welding. Specification • Processes: TIG (GTAW), STICK, ARC, MMA • Input Power: 110/230V/1phase/60Hz • Output Range: DC 20-160 Amps • Input Current: 37A(110V) & 25.8A(230V) • Rated Output: 25.2V & 26.4V • Duty Cycle: AC 230V/160A@60% & AC 110V/130A@60% • Dimensions: 16.6 x 7.5 x 11.8 inch • Product Weight: 14.5 Pounds What’s Included • TIG-160DC TIG/Stick/ARC Machine • Professional TIG Torch Gun and Assembly 13 feet • Electrode Holder and cable10 feet • Work Clamp and cable10 feet • 110V and 230V Transfer Plug • 2 pieces of Electrode 1/8 in. • 2 pieces of Electrode 3/32 in. • 2 pieces of Tungsten 1/16 in. • Instruction Manual.
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TIG-205 can weld Steel, Stainless steel, Alloy steel, Mild steel, Nickel alloys, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron and Chrome etc. TIG-205 is a rectifier adopting the most advanced inverter technology. welding power source can offer stronger, more concentrated and more stable arc. when stick and work piece get short, its response will be quicker. it means that it is easier to design into welding machine with different dynamic characteristics, and it even can be adjusted for specialty to make arc softer or harder. Processes is TIG (GTAW), Stick, Arc, Input Power is 115/230V/1phase/50-60Hz, Rated Input Power is AC 230V/7.5KVA/33Amps and AC 115V/4.6KVA/40A, TIG Current Range is AC 230V/DC 18.0V/15-200A and AC 115V/DC 15.8V/15-145A, Stick Current Range is AC 230V/DC 18.0V/15-180A and AC 115V/DC 15.8V/15-130A, 60% Duty Cycle at 200A, Forced Air Fan Cooling, HF& High Voltage Start, Usable Electrode: Ф1/16″-3/16″, 93% Power Factor, Size: 16×6.5×12 in. Weight: 16 Lbs. Packaging Size: 19×10.2×13.6 in. Packaging Weight: 27 Lbs.Included:TIG-205 TIG & Stick Welding Machine, 13 Feet Professional TIG Torch Gun, 10 Feet Electrode Holder and Cable, 10 Feet Work Clamp and Cable, 8 Feet Argon Gas Hose, 115V & 230V Power Cord Adapter.
As the latest addition to the analog line of inverter TIG welders from Everlast, the PowerTIG 200DV features all of the same dynamic performance of the PowerTIG 200DX, but expands its versatility by adding dual voltage and a digitally controlled IGBT inverter. Able to operate on 120V or 240V single phase 50/60Hz, the unit offers maximum go anywhere performance. The unit is definitely portable, and can be used with any generator that is rated for a sustained 3500 watts (120V) and is certified by the manufacturer as “clean power”. If you need a reliable, TIG welder that you can carry with you and make quality welds day-in and day-out, the PowerTIG 200DV is definitely one to consider. Includes: 12 ft. Everlast 26 Series TIG torch with 35 series DINSE stle connectors and torch switch for 2T/4T operation Stick electrode holder with 10 ft. cable and 35 series DINSE style connectors Work clamp with 10 ft. cable and DINSE style connectors Foot pedal Everlast regulator made from billet brass 240/120V Pigtail Adapter 6 ft. Power input cable Consumable Starter Kit (Tungsten not included) Minimum/Maximum: TIG: Weld steel to a maximum of 5/16″ single pass (240V) Weld steel to a maximum of 3/16″ single pass (120V) Weld steel to a maximum of 1/2″ multi-pass(240V) Weld steel to a maximum of 3/8″ multi-pass (120V) Weld aluminum to a maximum of 1/4″ single pass (240V) Weld aluminum to a maximum of 1/8″ single pass (120V) Weld aluminum to a maximum of 3/8″ multi-pass (240V) Weld aluminum to a maximum of 1/4″ multi-pass (120V) Weld to a minimum of .007″ Steel Weld to a minimum of .020″ Aluminum Stick: Weld with a minimum of 1/16″ diameter electrode Weld with a maximum of 1/8″ diameter electrode (240V) Weld with maximum of 3/32″-1/8″ diameter electrode (120V) TIG limits are recommended based off of practical limits and industry recommended standards for single and multi-pass welds. |
As a second-generation Realtor®, it could be said real estate is in my genes. Surrounded by brokers and investors from a young age - including my mother, who was a top-producing agent with REMAX, I grew up with a passion and skill for investment and sales. I pursued a business education, acquiring a BA from San Diego State University. Throughout my career, I have excelled at a wide range of sales and business ventures from the medical industry and software technology to real estate investment. As a consistent leader with a reputation for tenaciously protecting my clients’ interests, I am dedicated to serving you with savvy negotiations, in-depth knowledge of local real estate conditions, and uncompromising integrity. I do everything in my power to ensure my clients’ success and satisfaction.
Whether you are buying an existing home, building to suite, or buying an investment property - there is not substitute for a good Realtor®. A Realtor® can make all the difference between a smooth successful transaction or an unsuccessful one. Real estate laws are different in each state. Informing buyers about how Colorado real estate laws, customs and policy practices affect you is an important part of solid Realtor® representation. Uncompromising belief in integrity, with a consultant advocacy approach, and never forgetting clients always have a choice - is the only way I know how to work for my clients.
When you buy or sell, you deserve a Realtor® who helps you achieve your goals, a Realtor® who is passionate, persistent, knowledgeable, and works full-time in the business. As a buyer, you have a property wish list. It may be home style, home features, nearby schools, or access to public transportation. As a seller, you have different concerns; to sell your home in a timely manner, at the right price, and with little burden to you as possible. I will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of neighborhood characteristics and keep you apprised of local real estate conditions, sales, inventory, and the effects of broader economic influences. I will meet your goals and timeline.
It’s in the details where you profit or lose in a real estate transaction. I do everything possible to ensure your purchase or sale is part of a financially positive future. As a full-time Metro Denver area Realtor®, I recognize the importance of finding a home that offers the right opportunities in terms of location, schools, sporting activities, cultural opportunities, and your family needs and wants.
If you are looking for an experienced Metro Denver Realtor® who ensures you get complete and accurate information, communicates with you promptly, and acts upon your needs without delay, then please call me anytime without obligation. I work hard to make the process of home buying and selling a positive experience by making my client’s best interest my number one priority.
I give many thanks to my loyal clientele, personal referrals, and repeat business, as they are the foundation of my career. |
In an example of stunningly bad timing, I fired off an email to my publishers last week to find out why I’d heard nothing for several weeks about the editing on my novel. If I mention that they are based in New York, you’ll probably see immediately what I failed to take into account.
I was politely notified that things would get moving soon, but that they’d had a visit from something called ‘Hurricane Sandy‘ which had caused a bit of disruption in the area (i.e. the whole of the East Coast), and that some staff had gone over a week without power. The fact that the event has had round-the-clock news coverage here had totally escaped me.
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I taught a workshop on found footage and hand painting July 29 and 30 at the FAC in Montevideo. A wonderful group (from a professional projectionist in his 60's to a teenager who had no previous experience in film) sat around the table and bleached, painted and scratched on 35mm, 16mm and Super 8 film. We taped the strips to the window overlooking the vibrant street. Later we went to the roof to bleach whole rolls of film and let it dry in the wind-- we could hear the boats in the port a few blocks away.
I have been making films and videos for the past 20 years. For many years I worked in 16mm, sometimes attacking the surface of the film with paint and bleach to create abstract visuals. In the mid 90's I started to explore the line between fiction and documentary, and I made several films that depict characters wrestling with their place in the world. In 2000 I completed my first character based narrative work, At Home and Asea, about racial, geographical and class tensions in Baltimore, MD. I continue to work in the long form, and to also make shorter more experimental works. I have presented imagery in gallery contexts, as well as in conjunction with performance groups and musicians. I am always exploring how far I can stretch moving images. |
Bilberry, known to science as actinium myrtillus, is a member of the blueberry family, and it is known for producing sweet blue colored berries. The bilberry bush is found both in North America and Europe, and it grows best in damp, acidic soils. The blue to black bilberries are used for many medicinal purposes, while the leaves have additional healing properties.
One of the most significant properties of the bilberry is its ability to enhance night vision. From at least as far back as the sixteenth century, the bilberry was mixed with honey in order to create a syrup known as rob. This syrup was traditionally used to treat diarrhea, but today the fruits of the bilberry bush are being used to promote good vision, particularly night vision. In World War II, those pilots who ate large quantities of bilberries claimed to enjoy more accurate night vision, and many scientific studies have shown that bilberry is able to slow down the degeneration of sight, and may even improve visual acuity. In addition, bilberry has been used in traditional medicine for treatment of indigestion and diabetes, among other conditions.
The bilberry contains large numbers of phytochemicals, which are thought to help lower blood pressure, inhibit the formation of clots and enhance the supply of blood to the nervous system. Some studies have shown that the antioxidants found in the fruit of the bilberry bush are up to fifty times as powerful as vitamin E and ten times as powerful as vitamin C.
Bilberry also seems to show great effectiveness at reducing vascular insufficiency and other related conditions. Bilberry seems to work in much the same way as ginkgo biloba and horse chestnut, and the circulatory effects it produces are thought to be quite effective at increasing circulation and the health of the eyes and organs.
Bilberry can be consumed in several forms, including fresh bilberry, extract and capsule forms. When shopping for bilberry, either the fresh bilberry or the bilberry supplement, it is important to buy only the highest quality products.
The manner in which the fruit of the bilberry tree is harvested can make significant difference in its effectiveness as a health booster. It is important for the bilberry to be harvested at the peak of ripeness, and it is just as important that it be processed into supplements and capsules in facilities that use the best manufacturing equipment. Problems can be caused by contaminated manufacturing equipment, and buying bilberry from the most highly respected sources is the best way to ensure you get all the important benefits of the bilberry bush in your daily diet.
The bilberry, like the blueberry and other related berries, is among the best and highest quality foods on the market. Whether you buy your bilberry fresh at the supermarket or health food store, or opt for the stability and ease of bilberry supplements, it is important to incorporate this valuable food into a healthy diet, for the health of your eyes, circulatory system and nervous system. |
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FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff's office shows Michael Lacey, one of the former owners of Backpage.com, a major international website advertising escort services. A new indictment filed Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in Arizona against operators of Backpage.com alleges the classified ad site gave free ads to prostitutes and cultivated arrangements with others who worked in the sex trade to get them to post ads with the company. (Sacramento County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)
FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff's office shows Carl Ferrer, CEO of Backpage.com. A new indictment filed Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in Arizona against operators of Backpage.com alleges the classified ad site gave free ads to prostitutes and cultivated arrangements with others who worked in the sex trade to get them to post ads with the company. (Sacramento County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)
PHOENIX — A new indictment in Arizona against operators of Backpage.com alleges the classified ad site gave free ads to prostitutes and cultivated arrangements with others who worked in the sex trade to get them to post ads with the company.
The indictment filed Wednesday repeats allegations in an initial round of charges and adds six new money laundering charges against founder Mike Lacey and 50 charges of facilitating prostitution against chief financial officer John Brunst.
A total of seven people were charged in an indictment in late March alleging the site ignored warnings to stop running prostitution ads, sometimes involving children, after the site brought in $500 million of prostitution-related revenue since its inception in 2004.
The new indictment said Backpage.com employees would identify prostitutes through Google searches then call and offer them a free ad. It says the company used the strategy in Nashville and other cities and planned to expand such efforts in Los Angeles and New York.
The document also said the classified site had a business arrangement in which it would place ads on another site that lets customers post reviews of their experiences with prostitutes.
Backpage.com is a Dutch-owned limited liability corporation. Its principal place of business is in Dallas and federal officials say it keeps its bank accounts and servers in Arizona.
Prosecutors say Backpage.com was warned by an internet safety firm in April 2011 about the phrase "New In Town." a code term used by pimps who shuttle children to locations where they don't know anyone and can't get help.
"Nevertheless, Backpage continued for the next seven years to permit ads using the phrase 'New In Town' to be published on its website," the indictment said.
Paul Cambria, an attorney representing Lacey, said his client will plead not guilty to the new charges.
Lacey "is confident that he violated no laws — federal, state or otherwise — and intends to vigorously defend himself," Cambria said.
Gary Lincenberg, an attorney for Brunst, said in an email that his client is innocent, and that the federal charges have unjustifiably damaged his client's good reputation.
"We hope the community will withhold judgment until he has an opportunity to prove his innocence," Lincenberg wrote.
Another employee of the site, CEO Carl Ferrer, has pleaded guilty to a separate federal conspiracy case in Arizona and state money laundering charges in California.
In addition, the company pleaded guilty to human trafficking in Texas and in a money laundering conspiracy case in Arizona. Ferrer has agreed to testify against others.
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Surveys are just a small piece of the puzzle. The best part about the surveys is that the qualification questions are typically short, there to confirm you're not breezing through it, and you can still earn points if you don't qualify. You will not answer 30 questions and then get denied, with zero to show for it. As of May 2017, they've paid out $191.5 million. They give out 7,000 free gift cards every single day.
This is where it can all go downhill quickly. In the pressure to make as many pennies out of a nickel, a lot of research corporations will not just sell your answers but the data associated with it. Details that you provide when taking paid surveys such as your name, address, age range can all be attached together quickly to fulfill a lot of larger companies' requests for information (RFI).
Global Test Market is a decent standard of what you're getting yourself involved in. Their practices are not any more or less shady or reputable than almost any online venue – survey or otherwise. Just like Facebook, when you identify yourself accurately with Global Test Market, you can expect them to use that information in any way possible to make a penny. The great news is they inform you and ask for consent first.
Rewards are paid out in cash and PayPal, but the catch of having short surveys is reflected in the pay, which can be miniscule per survey. As you need to earn $50 before you can withdraw anything, that’s a lot of low-paying surveys before you’ve made your money! Some people have complained online that once you get close to the withdrawal amount, the surveys dry up. One way around this is to refer a friend as you’ll receive a bonus when they sign up and you’ll hit your target to withdraw your funds. It’s a bit of a downside, but there are hundreds of very happy consumers who love the site, so it’s worth a shot, especially if you get fed up with the boring or repetitive nature of some of the quizzes elsewhere.
Survey Club has been offering online paid surveys since 2005, and in the fast paced every changing world of the web that’s a reassuringly long amount of time. They are a bit of an acquired taste, in that they specialise in long, detailed surveys for high end clients rather than the quick and cheerful consumer surveys that you may be more familiar with. Whilst this does mean that you may have to commit a bit more time, it does mean that if you have the patience to persevere with them they pay more money than most survey and reward sites. They also offer local taste tests (see what I said about ‘an acquired taste’?), and secret shopper opportunities.
Watching video ads: Video ads certainly aren't uncommon in the online world. While generally they're a hassle getting in the way of the content you want to watch, many paid survey sites have turned them into a way for members to make money. It's pretty easy to make a tab, set a playlist of paid ads going, mute it, and carry on with browsing the internet or taking surveys.
Playing games online: if you like playing games, why not turn the hobby into a moneymaking activity? There are tons of websites out there that reward their loyal fan base with points when the complete a game or play for a certain amount of time. These points can then be exchanged for real money. Sites are able to do this by sharing the profit they make from ads as an incentive for users to visit the site.
It requires patience, as it can take some time, but can often be a quick way of making some easy dollars whilst watching television or listening to music. Surveys are not a get rich scheme – hourly rates are never going to reach anything like a regular wage – but many people manage to turn idly filling in online forms into tidy sums to put towards holidays, home improvements or their new wardrobe!
By only sending you questionnaires you are already qualified for, Pinecone wastes far less of your time than many sites which require you to fill our qualifying questions before starting each survey. However some users have said they don’t receive very many surveys, which could be a consequence of their careful filtering. Equally the site retains the right to remove you from their panel if you no longer fit their desired demographic, so make the most of your membership while you have it!
I also have used Synovate Global Opinion Panels, which is now I-Say by Ipsos. They send you surveys pretty frequently and the points you accumulate can turn into actual money! You can receive an actual check from them, or choose to redeem for a gift card. I haven’t cashed out with them since they changed into the new system, just because I’ve really stopped taking the surveys because I’m lazy 🙂 Here’s the link: http://i-say.com/Rewards/RewardsProgram/tabid/203/language/en-US/Default.aspx
MintVine is a cool looking paid survey site that makes it easy to complete a survey, without having to spend too long learning how to do it. One of the things I liked most about MintVine is that they offer a huge amount of ways to get paid: there’s the old favorite PayPal of course, but you can also choose Starbucks cards, Amazon and other gift cards, and even restaurant cards. Your surveys can pay for your next meal, and it’s easy to rack up points here. Some users have reported delays in receiving payments however, but this isn’t a scam and MintVine are working hard to speed up their process and iron our any glitches. If they do, they could be heading into the Survey Cool top ten in 2018.
Paid surveys are a great way to start earning consistent money from CashCrate. Get paid for sharing your opinion. Surveys are an opportunity to earn money every day--that never goes away! There are two types of paid surveys you'll find on CashCrate, in this guide we're going to briefly discuss each and how you can fully take advantage of these money making opportunities.
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Surveys can be super quick and take just a few minutes to fill out, or require around 15 minutes of your time. Five minute surveys pay $0.50 and surveys range from $0.40 up to the higher – and rarer – ones at $10.Paying out by the usual methods, Crowdology does PayPal and also vouchers. Most importantly, the minimum reward threshold is low so when you’ve earned $8, you can cash it out, unlike other sites which make you wait until you have earned much more money. The site offers prize draws from time to time for things like cinema tickets and surveys can be expected weekly.
Scammers use a diverse variety of methods to allure and dupe unsuspecting victims. Some ads and offers look so real that even the most seasoned internet veterans can be tricked. However, many scams target people new to the market who may be more susceptible to “get rich quick� schemes because they're unaware of what you can reasonably make taking surveys. It is incredibly uncommon to be offered more than $10 to complete a 20 minute survey. Not that one offering that or more is definitely a scam, it's just important to be cautious. While some experienced and well credited survey takers receive legitimate offers paying that pay big money, if you're new to survey taking you should definitely steer clear of anyone offering you hundreds to complete a survey.
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Not one to let a perfectly good event pass by without a sale, Vizio has put together a Slam Dunk Deals page to help kick off March Madness, which starts with Selection Sunday this weekend and ends with the Championship game on April 2.
Whether you’re rooting for the current favorites Villanova or Duke, Vizio is offering discounts on more than two dozen TVs — some quite respectable, like the high-dynamic-range-enabled 80-inch E80-E3 4K TV, which has been marked down to $2,600 — 800 bucks off its list price of $3,400.
An even bigger 30 percent discount is offered on two high-dynamic-range-enabled 75-inch 4K sets — the E75-E3 and E75-E1. Both feature Chromecast built-in and are now available for $1,400 — 600 bucks less than their original $2,000 list price. Apart from the latter model having lower power consumption, good luck figuring out how these two TVs differ.
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This listing is for an original painting. This is a handmade watercolor painting that is adorned with 18k gold leaf, glass, and mica. My handmade watercolors are completely unique. This one is extra special, because it is made with a handmade watercolor that is completely unique to this piece. It also has an extra bit of detail. |
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You've watched the members of your family die from a disease they cannot name. One they cannot stop. Then, when no one is left for you to turn to, the disease catches up with you. Do you stay at the hospital knowing they can't help? Knowing there is no hope? Or, do you follow your instincts and do what you want? It is a lonely world when you are alone.
Hello. My name is Shannon L. Buck and I’m the author of many short stories, including the #CampSeries published on Amazon: Rascal, A Trip to the Outhouse, Auntie’s Boyfriend, and Hidden Camp. I love to write, and plan to publish more stories this year. I’ve written since childhood, and truly enjoy creating short stories. While these stories are often based around dreams I’ve had, some just seem to pop into my mind randomly. Join me as I share stories of darkness and magick, and whatever else my mind clings to. Living in a small town in the state of Maine, I have two young adult daughters, one son-in-law, and a blessing of a grandson whom I call Little Man. Scrapbooking, reading, walking, and photography are my hobbies, and I plans to begin traveling in the near future. |
One year ago today, this awesome couple was married. I wanted to share these along time ago, put today seems appropriate. Better late then never, I guess. :) Congrats, Kari & Jeff, happy one year!
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This article on engagement ring statistics was last updated on December 18, 2018. This article will hopefully help couple’s make more informed decisions when purchasing their engagement ring.
Here are some of the statistics that we compiled based on our research. See below for sources and techniques of how we gathered our data.
From the 10,000’s of couples who we surveyed in 2018, 24.4% of them said that they have allocated a High Budget towards their engagement ring. 54.8% of those surveyed said that they have allocated a Medium Budget towards their engagement ring. Only 21.8% of the people asked said that they allocated a low budget towards their engagement ring.
Of course, this data only represents a relative figure that can only be understood based on each couple’s personal budget. This statistic, however, belays the importance that couples in 2018 are placing on their engagement rings.
Part of our questionnaire asks the couple’s to gauge their lifestyle. The options were between modest, average, upper class, and luxury. This graph represents their answers and also give insight into the self-projection of where people think that they are holding when in the search for an engagement ring. The overwhelming majority of couples felt that their lifestyle was average.
Like some of the earlier graphs, this statistical chart gives relative data instead of numerical data. The amount of debt isn’t a set amount but rather a relative amount as defined by the survey-takers expectations and opinion.
Only 28.4% of the couple’s surveyed had no debt. The remaining 71.6% of people looking for engagement ring already had existing debt.
This data chart is interesting. It shows the popularity of the keyword “engagement ring” over the years. It starts from 2004 and runs until 2018. The popularity of the keyword has stayed more-or-less in the same place. There was a rise between 2009 – 2012. The keyword has slowly been decreasing since 2012.
Important Note: It could be that the searches have gotten smarter and more people are typing more complicated searches into google instead of the simple catch-all “engagement ring”. Couples are probably typing something like “3-carat vintage engagement rings” into Google instead.
Estate Diamond Jewelry has been in business since 1981 and has a large network of buyers. Because we focus on ethical jewelry and vintage engagement rings, our niche is limited and our personal data doesn’t reflect the market as a whole. It is for that reason that we discarded our own data and began collecting data from a fresh angle.
In 2016, we created an online engagement ring budget calculator that has so far quizzed 10,000’s of potential engagement ring buyers. The form helps couples discover an appropriate budget when shopping for their engagement ring. After discounting the outlying and erroneous data, we have managed to discover fantastic data that sheds a lot of light on the engagement ring.
In 2017, we created another form called the engagement ring finder. This form helps couples find their dream ring. They input what type of ring they are looking for and we search for them. We always encourage our potential customers to buy vintage, but the results aren’t limited to the niche.
Some of our data is also collected from other jewelry stores and websites.
We used Google Trends to determine our search-based statistics. |
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The Marquee strives to be the Farmer’s Almanac of the regional music scene — providing readers with facts, tid-bits, in-depth feature stories and a Calendar section that is unparalleled on Colorado’s Front Range, covering every live music venue from large venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre to small clubs and coffee shops. |
The political approach of the anti-gun people has been badly flawed from the beginning of their latest efforts. They don't seem capable of understanding that there are many parts of the US where increased control of firearms is not wanted and that the US is a federal republic in which legislators respond to the will of the electorate on a local level.
- Increased input of mental health data in the background checks system.
- Universal background checks so long as data is not retained on positive results and there are the right exceptions in the bill.
According to what is being reported by the Connecticutt State Police today the Lanza house contained a gun safe. if that is true then Lanza'a mother made a fatal error in letting him have access to it. Why would she do a stupid thing like that? |
Investigating the design approach of designers-by-assignment: A learner analysis of workshop facilitators
Over the past decade organizations have increasingly relied on designers-by-assignment to develop instructional materials and facilitate learning experiences, largely in part due to the rise in self-service technologies and the perception that professional instructional designers are not needed. Merrill (2007) estimated that up to 95% of all instructional design products may be created by these individuals who generally participate in instructional design activities as only a small part of their job and lack formal training in the instructional design profession. Despite this reliance on designers-by-assignment, organizations generally do not provide adequate support or professional development opportunities. The present study investigated the learning needs of a specific population of designers-by-assignment – workshop facilitators for a national environmental education nonprofit – for the purpose of collecting data to support the design of a future online professional development program for this network. The learner analysis consisted of three instruments in addition to demographic questions: Design Approach Self-Assessment (based on Gibbons, 2003); Learning Design Skills Questionnaire (based on MacLean & Scott, 2011); and Online Learner Self-Assessment (modified from Watkins, Leigh, & Triner, 2004). The data were analyzed from the perspective of four position types (formal educators, natural resource professionals, nonformal educators, and university faculty) in order to assist in the development of persona profiles. Findings suggested that workshop facilitators across position types prefer a message-centric design approach, have distinct interests in developing their instructional design skills, and are ready to learn in an online environment. Recommendations focused on the practice of instructional design, specific design features to be included in a professional development program, and implementation of this program.
Discussion on the Web is mediated through layers of software and protocols. As scholars increasingly study communication and learning on the web it is essential to consider how site administrators, programmers, and designers ...
Designing Accessible Managed Care Services for People with Physical Disabilities: Consumer Suggestions Within an Emergent Design Process
Persons with physical disabilities have difficulty accessing health care. This has become more pronounced with the emergence of managed care and other efforts to limit growing healthcare costs. In responding to a state's ...
Biorisk management establishes the practices, procedures, system processes, and policies to manage laboratory biorisks, which are vital in the daily operations of research institutions involving biological materials, ...
Each year, MaRS Innovation’s members are granted approximately $1.47 billion to fund their basic research and discovery activities. We’re part of the ecosystem that exists to help them take their most market-ready ideas into the world.
As their commercialization agent, MaRS Innovation has a bird’s eye view on the new technology developing across our membership: we can spot emerging trends or respond to industry requests for specific technology areas while fostering collaboration.
With this perspective, MaRS Innovation identifies, accelerates and invests in the discoveries with the most potential, and sometimes connects new clusters of like-minded researchers to improve their technologies through collaboration.
Our members are our community. With the exception of the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, all are based in Toronto. |
FrameMaker course for beginners at Adobe Authorised Training Centre.
FrameMaker training course for beginners, teaching how to use the powerful page layout and text features available to generate print documentation of a high standard.
Adobe FrameMaker has long been the authoring tool of choice for many technical authors. Its template-based authoring environment offers unparalleled options for publishing long documents reliably and consistently throughout your organisation.
Introduction to FrameMaker provides newcomers with a thorough grounding in standard FrameMaker (unstructured mode), teaching how to generate high-quality print documentation. Sessions cover master pages, graphics, tables and FrameMaker’s document revision features.
This course is ideal for newcomers to FrameMaker, and those with limited FrameMaker experience. At the end of the course, will be able to confidently create and modify FrameMaker documents.
Scheduled (public) FrameMaker training courses are available at Newbury only. For details, see Newbury training centre.
Armada is an Adobe Authorised Training Centre (AATC), accredited by Adobe to provide FrameMaker training.
FrameMaker training is hosted by Adobe Certified Instructors, who are Adobe Certified Experts in the application, with over 20 years’ experience working as a technical authoring professional. For further details, see Expert trainers.
FrameMaker training is hands-on and practical.
Our trainers teach the necessary theory then demonstrate techniques step-by-step. You then practice the techniques taught on a computer running FrameMaker.
A comprehensive training guide for FrameMaker, to refer to throughout the course, and to use as a refresher afterwards.
An e-certificate confirming successful completion of an Adobe‑accredited FrameMaker training course. Click here to see an example of the certificate you receive.
Following FrameMaker training, delegates are entitled to 30 days’ email support from their FrameMaker trainer to help with any post-course issues. For further details, see Support.
No prior FrameMaker knowledge is necessary.
Training is based primarily on FrameMaker 2017, as contained in Adobe Technical Communication Suite 2019. The techniques taught are relevant to all recent releases of FrameMaker.
As well as our scheduled courses, Introduction to FrameMaker training is also available on-request, i.e. one-to-one training or a ‘closed’ course for your group, hosted at one of our centres, or your venue.
On-request training can be tailored to take into account any existing knowledge you have, and the work you’re going to be doing in FrameMaker. Please contact us for a quote.
Payment for FrameMaker training can be made bank transfer or card. View training course payment options.
If a company or delegate cancels an FrameMaker training course booking giving less than 10 working days’ notice, a cancellation fee is payable. View cancellation terms.
Introduction to FrameMaker courses are hosted by Philip Odell and Lynne Telfer.
Philip is Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) and an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Adobe FrameMaker. He also has expert knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (for which he has an ACE credential) and Adobe Acrobat.
Philip was first introduced to FrameMaker when working at Texas Instruments. He joined Adobe in 1995, shortly after they acquired Frame Technologies, in a role that involved supporting and promoting FrameMaker business within Europe and worldwide. Philip still has links with Adobe, and is called on to man their stands and carry out presentations on their behalf from time to time, when they’re exhibiting in the UK.
All in all, Philip has been involved with FrameMaker, as both a user and a trainer, for over 20 years. He has also assisted with the implementation of FrameMaker in numerous companies.
Using Change Bars to indicate modifications made to a document.
Comparing two versions of a document.
Understanding the important role the Master Pages play in a FrameMaker document.
Creating, modifying and applying master pages to control a document’s layout.
Discover one of the roles the reference pages play by creating referenced art and linking to a Paragraph Format.
Consolidate all the knowledge gained over the two days and build a template from scratch.
17/06/2018 FrameMaker – Structured or Unstructured?
23/07/2018 Digital vs print: are the days of printed materials numbered? |
The channels and types of online marketing available to you. HTML email marketing, SEO, Social Media and mobile marketing. Shynee Web Design explains the products and service
My header was comprised of a few things that are quite meaningful to me. My porcelain doll, she stands 3 feet tall, given to me by a long time friend and the Victorian Metal Box belonged to my mother who sadly, is no longer with us. The tassel, I bought in an Antique Shop which hangs on the switch of my standing lamp. I use PSP, exclusively, and numerous Filters. Owner of versions 4, 6, 8 and 10. Out of all, I use PSP 8 the most.
Showing their lives from birth until now, but more importantly with my journaling, words from a mother's heart to her child(ren).
I have never been gifted with verbalizing things, but I am able to convey my feelings and thoughts in writing. And so it is with that - that I am thankful I stumbled across Digital Scrapping- and can finally say all the things that I want my kids to know.
Not until I had made coffee etc, etc and sat down at my computer did I (as I habitually do) look at my clock in the taskbar and saw 3:00 staring back at me!
I can not believe I forgot to set my alarm or that I had even forgotten about the change whatsoever, AT ALL.
The repercussions will be felt through-out the day, I will feel it's force especially tonight - when I crash-n-burn at 8:00 o'clock.
Now, on to the scrappin' stuff- I'm working on a couple of things, I should have some kind of freebie up tomorrow.
Then tonight I came across this site that offers Scripts for PSP, but it works along with AV Bros. Page Curl Pro 2.1
The Demo keeps sample imprints on the image so you need to purchase in order to get beyond that. I recommend it. I've been playing for hours and here is one I felt worthy enough of being a Freebie...
Look what I did today... I tubed my Crocheted Crinoline Doll last night, my gosh but that was ..::ugh!::.. TEDIOUS work!!
Eventually I would like to become a designer and sell my kits, I'm just not there yet... I don't think.
Here's the goodies I promised. Only the beige flower is in the zip, I colorized it, thus getting the other 2- just for decoration on the sample. :P
Links Renewed for Frames~ ... I saw today that the files had reached their limits, thank you for letting me know. ;)
3 Tier Crochet Frame~ I worked on this yesterday, it's my own crocheting, and the rest was made in PSP excluding the bow, which is mine, scanned in.
The one child who I thought would never ever leave home, flew far. She was attached to my hip all her life then suddenly severed the attachment- I was shell-shocked left wondering how it happened?!? When it happened?!?
She at least gave me an inkling, I ::silly me:: just didn't pick up on it, she flew to Brazil with her Church. I kept waiting for the frantic call "I wanna come home", but, it never came...
Should you desire to crop off the hanger, feel free, otherwise I prefer she stay as she was created. ;)
New Frames~ I made these up today, thought I'd get them posted tonight since I'll be going back to work tomorrow. My work days are 11 hours long so it's pretty good odds that it wouldn't be happening tomorrow!
I took a picture of a piece of antique furniture that we own, went into my program, took part of the image and created these frames, I ended up with 2 styles that I liked.
Though they're all together in my "sample" image they are in fact each an individual separate file at eSnip.
Fish tank needs cleaned, laundry needs done, vacuuming, dishes, organize my "I'll get to this later" piles...::sigh::
Typically though, on my 2 days off during the week one day is spent on doing nothing, chore\house-wise.
Check back later for more Freebies, I think I may share the glasses that's in my parent's LO up yonder. I found that too in my mother's belongings.
Too, I'll upload the Victorian Paper that I made from the Vic. Metal Box, I have the soft muted version and the regular toned version. |
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Let me remind you that long time ago, we have been using the metric system. Haha. Need to convert from miles to kilometre to find out the exact distance. So, based on the result by Nike apps I need to improve the pace. GO! GO! GO!
We pay tribute to him for the intense struggle he waged in the preparatory period of our democratic revolution against the Chinese reformists, taking the clear-cut stand of a Chinese revolutionary democrat. In this struggle he was the standard-bearer of China's revolutionary democrats.
We pay tribute to him for the signal contribution he made in the period of the Revolution of 1911 when he led the people in overthrowing the monarchy and founding the republic.
We pay tribute to him for his signal contribution in developing the new Three People's Principles from the old Three People's Principles in the first period of co-operation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party.
Save for a handful of reactionaries, the people of contemporary China are all successors in the revolutionary cause to which Dr. Sun Yat-sen dedicated himself.
We have completed the democratic revolution left unfinished by Dr. Sun Yat-sen and developed it into a socialist revolution. We are now in the midst of this revolution.
Things are always progressing. It is only forty-five years since the Revolution of 1911, but the face of China has entirely changed. In another forty-five years, that is, by the year 2001, at the beginning of the 21st century, China will have undergone an even greater change. It will have become a powerful industrial socialist country. And that is as it should be. China is a land with an area of 9,600,000 square
kilometres and a population of 600 million, and it ought to make a greater contribution to humanity. But for a long time in the past its contribution was far too small. For this we are regretful.
However, we should be modest -- not only now, but forty-five years hence and indeed always. In international relations, the Chinese people should rid themselves of great-nation chauvinism resolutely, thoroughly, wholly and completely.
Dr. Sun was a modest man. I heard him speak on many occasions and was impressed by the force of his character. From the way he applied himself to the study both of China's past and present and of foreign countries, including the Soviet Union, I knew he was a man with a receptive mind.
He worked heart and soul for the transformation of China, devoting his whole life to the cause; of him it can be justly said that he gave his best, gave his all, till his heart ceased to beat.
Like many great figures in history who stood in the forefront guiding the march of events, Dr. Sun, too, had his shortcomings. These shortcomings should be explained in the light of the historical conditions so that people can understand; we should not be too critical of our predecessors.
My background in community organizing combines with art practice to fuel a strong interest in engaging with people and media in what I term aesthetic action.
Mapping, storytelling, dialogue, guided walks, video, sound, music, dance, printmaking, sculpture, and performance are media we have combined with intentionally designed experiential processes aimed at inviting people to engage, interact, participate, and express themselves.
I think often these days about how artist, educator, and writer Ted Purves defined social practice art: that which produces a space of encounter. I am most interested in framing experiences for people to connect – with themselves, each other, issues they care about, their places.
With this aesthetic of relationship at center, our work goes further, pointing to action participants might choose in response to changes in thought or feeling that relational experiences may bring.
I’d love to hear what you think – about the work on this site, and about art as a way for artists and communities to engage toward positive change!
On Time and Voice: thoughts on “rules” for artists working in and with communities November 18, 2015
I’m the only real estate agent in the area with 30 years past title insurance experience. That experience has been extremely helpful for both buyers and sellers. I know about access, easements, legal descriptions, chains of title, reservations and probate matters. I worked daily to resolve title issues in order to get buyers and sellers to the closing table, for residential sales to complicated commercial developments. It has proved invaluable, in heading off or solving problems that sometimes arise during a real estate transaction.
Since moving to Ponderosa Realty in 2008, I am so happy to work with buyers and sellers with “boots on the ground” rather than mostly paper at the title company. By far, it has been the best part of my real estate career. I’m passionate about providing the best service possible and truly love what I do!
*Utilize up-to-date market information to let you know what your property might sell for based on market reports, Comparative Market Analysis and current market conditions.
*Go above and beyond- I have taken sellers out with me to view the comparable cabins for sale – this way they could see the competition first hand and price their property competitively. I’ve checked on vacant cabins for out of state sellers, provided and escorted vendors for repairs when necessary, and even helped sellers move.
*Market your property- Because 95% of buyers are looking online, photos are critical in presenting your property, I strive to have the best photos available and make sure that your listing is marketed online on several internet sites as well as in print to ignite interest and ultimately get it sold.
*Utilize up-to-date market information so that you know what comparable properties have sold for and feel confident in your offer price, based on market reports, Comparative Market Analysis and current market conditions.
*Help you get the facts: What if you don’t know anything about mountain living, water wells, septic systems, pine beetle, covenants, association rules, dues, area schools, average utility bills, where to get the mail…? I have many of the answers and professional references for you contact so that you will have all the information necessary to make an informed decision before you buy.
*Follow-up with you, during the searching process as well as after you have purchased your mountain property, cabin or home. Our relationship does not end after the sale, I’m there should you have any questions or concerns- I want to build lasting, lifelong relationships with my clients.
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in the full power of the Holy Spirit so that people can come to know, love and serve God.
the charisms of the Holy Spirit for the up building of the Church of Michigan.
Greetings from the Michigan Service Committee of the AMCCC!
The Lord is bringing changes to the All Michigan Catholic Charismatic Conference (AMCCC), and He has encouraged us to be patient and to trust in what He is doing. At our last MSC meeting, we discerned that He is taking us in a new direction and that we must wait on Him and get ahead of ourselves.
Jesus encouraged us to continue working within our individual dioceses and assisting each other.
If you have any questions for the MSC, please contact us at amccc@acd.net or call us at 517-372-6222.
Renew your heart. Experience the Lord's joy. |
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Rhubarb Month on October, 2019: Can I freeze rhubarb?
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* Be sure to use only fresh, good quality rhubarb. They should be fresh looking, crisp and blemish free. If the stalks are fibrous, be sure to remove the stringy fibers.
* Clean the rhubarb thoroughly and cut into the size pieces you desire for the end product.
* Be sure to use airtight freezer safe containers. If using freezer bags, be sure to remove as much air from the bag as possible before sealing.
* Allow enough headspace in the freezing containers or bags before sealing to allow for expansion when the rhubarb freezes. Allow approximately 1/2 inch for pint size containers and 3/4 to 1 inch for quart size containers.
* Place the rhubarb in the coldest part of the freezer so that they will freeze as quickly as possible. Store for up to 9 months.
Rhubarb and Strawberry Pie -- not enough flour is why.
2.In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar. Add strawberries and chopped rhubarb. Toss with sugar and flour and let stand for 30 minutes.
3.Pour filling into pie crust. Dot top with butter, and cover with top crust. Seal edges of top and bottom crust with water.
4.Apply yolk to top of pie, using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut small holes in top to let steam escape.
5.Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), for 35 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly and brown. Cool on rack.
is rhubarb poison to eat with an R in the month,like september etc.?
You can eat rhubarb stalks at any time. And not all rhubarb stalks turn red, so you don't need to be concerned about the color of the stalks, either.
You shouldn't eat the leaves because of the potential for oxalic acid poisoning. You'd have to eat a lot of rhubarb leaves to do serious harm to yourself, however. Cabbage, spinach, potatoes and peas all contain oxalic acid and most people never ingest enough to harm themselves.
Right Brainers Rule Month - is there any books that have all holidays?
Christmas Seal Campaign - do you think that the Neo-Cons would be low enough to set it up so it looks as though McCain~?
Employee Ownership Month - Employee Involvement Program.? |
Eligibility: Students must be starting their freshman year of college, must attend school in Hawaii and must have a minimum 2.7 GPA.
How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript.
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census, and they must be legal citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the United States. Citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau are also eligible. Applicants must be enrolling full-time as a first-year degree-seeking student in an accredited college or university in the U.S. They must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher or have earned a GED, and they must apply for federal financial aid.
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska with demonstrated financial need. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students with Japanese or other Asian ancestry.
Eligibility: Applicants for the college scholarship should be high school seniors of at least half Filipino heritage with a GPA of at least a 3.0 who will enroll at four-year colleges or universities and plan to major in engineering, computer science or physical sciences (health professionals such as doctors and nurses not included). Each scholarship is renewable up to three years based on satisfactory academic performance in a full-time undergraduate program. Awards are for undergraduate study only and are based on potential, motivation and financial need. Applicants must be residents of one of the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma or Stanislaus. Applicants for the college prep scholarship must be high school juniors of at least half Filipino heritage with a GPA of 3.0 who plan to attend four-year colleges or universities and are interested in SAT preparation and college admissions counseling. Students should have an interest in engineering, math or science and be residents of one of the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano or Sonoma.
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must complete an application which including a 300-word autobiography which highlights volunteer activities, leadership experience, extracurricular activities, work experience, honors and special awards. Three letters of recommendation and an official transcript must also be submitted.
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents, be American Indian, African American, Mexican American, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Filipino and be accepted into or enrolled in an American Library Association accredited state library school. The award is based on financial need, and an interview is required.
Eligibility: Students must be majoring in a health-related field. Preference may be given to students who are attending school in Hawaii. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have financial need.
Eligibility: Students must demonstrate maturity, good character and high academic achievement. Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander college students. While there is no fee to apply for this scholarship, there is a $95 fee to apply for the AIFS study abroad program.
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of an ethnic, cultural or racial minority. They must be landscape architecture students who are in the final two years of their undergraduate degree program or who are graduate students of landscape architecture. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, three work samples, two recommendation letters and an applicant photo are required.
Eligibility: Applicants must be female or minority students, U.S. citizens and current full-time college students or graduating high school seniors enrolled or accepted in a full-time program at a four-year college or university in the U.S. A minimum 2.75 GPA is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students accepted to an NAACLS-accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology program or a Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician program. They must also demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of a minority group as defined by U.S. government rules, degree candidates in an accredited library or law school and intend to pursue a career as law librarians. Law library experience is preferred. Applicants must also have financial need and have at least one quarter or semester left after the scholarship is given.
How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.
Eligibility: Applicants must either be a graduating high school senior or be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student. Students must be enrolled as computer science or computer engineering majors, exhibit strong leadership skills and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology. Applicants must be from an underrepresented group in computer science such as African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school seniors with demonstrated financial need, leadership potential and academic achievement and who have already been accepted to a four-year college or university. Students must also be U.S. citizens and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or composite ACT score of 22.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must submit an original paper on respiratory care. Preference is given to minority students.
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group attending or planning to attend an accredited library media teacher credential program and plan to work in California for three years after completing the program. Applicants must provide a 250-word statement about their qualifications, career goals, financial situation and commitment to supporting multicultural students and two letters of reference.
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic students pursuing a teaching-related career in public education. Candidates must also be active members of the California Teachers Association or Student California Teachers Association or the dependents of an active, retired-life or deceased California Teachers Association member.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in and have completed one full year in a Ph.D. program in Sociology. Students must be members of an underrepresented minority group in the U.S.: African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indians/Alaska Natives. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals of the U.S. or have been lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence. The fellowship is awarded for 12 months and typically renewable for up to three years in total. Tuition and fees are arranged with the home department. MFP Fellows are selected each year by the MFP Advisory Panel, a rotating, appointed group of senior scholars in sociology. Fellows can be involved in any area of sociological research, though particular MFP award lines devoted to drug abuse research may be possible contingent on funding.
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American students working toward a graduate degree related to strength and conditioning. Students must be NSCA members for one year before applying and be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. Applications are evaluated based on grades, courses, experience, honors, recommendations and involvement in the community and with NSCA.
Eligibility: Applicants must be CIEE Study Center participants. They must be students who are self-identified as being from a group that is underrepresented in study abroad programs. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, financial aid information and an essay are required.
Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their first year of college and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate academic achievement, leadership ability and community service.
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, resume, essay, transcript, copy of acceptance letter, summary of college costs and Student Aid Report are required.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Asian Pacific Americans who intend to begin college in the fall of the year of application and must demonstrate significant financial need. Applicants must also be the first in their family to attend college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Hawaii residents who are of Filipino descent. They must be full-time students.
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors at least 16 years of age who are of Asian or Pacific heritage. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States in the fall following graduation. A minimum GPA of 3.3 is required, and applicants should demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community service involvement and financial need.
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Revenue Participation Notes (“RPNs”) are debt instruments that entitle the holder (i.e.; lender) to receive a share of top line revenue from a company rather than a fixed periodic payment based on a percentage of the monies loaned to a company.
The percentage of revenue that is received by note holders is set by the entrepreneur as a fixed term of the note, but the size of payments each period (month or quarter), will be variable as it is tied to revenue for the period. (The payment stream can be very variable if the entrepreneur’s business is seasonal.)
Revenue Participation Notes generally have a maturity date of seven years from issuance; however, they also have a payout cap that is set by the entrepreneur at 1.5 to 2.0 times the initial investment. The payment obligation of the note is fulfilled at the earlier date of when the payout cap is reached or the maturity date. The length of the investment will vary based on the performance of the company.
As an example, say a company issued $300,000 of Revenue Participation Notes with a 5% revenue share and a payout cap of 1.5 times the investment or $450,000. Given the following revenue projections, the RPN payment stream would be as follows:
If revenue growth was stronger, the RPNs would be paid off sooner. If revenue growth was weaker, the RPNs may not be paid off until the maturity date.
Liquidity is achieved much earlier than with equity as payments begin flowing back to investors when revenue starts flowing to the Company.
An investor can have a direct effect on the return to the investment by working to increase Company revenue. It significantly reduces investor-management conflict that can arise when returns are tied to a Company’s bottom line.
Due diligence is simpler than with an equity investment as there is no concern about the Company’s valuation or exit strategy.
Investor payments are tied to Company revenue rather than an amortization schedule reducing cash flow concerns. The incentives for the investors and the Company are aligned with revenue growth. Investors have a direct incentive to promote the Company and increase its sales.
Company stock is preserved for later funding rounds. – A capitalization table’s investors do not change with issuance of RPNs.
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Search for amber along the Curonian Spit, discover the Hill of Witches, and share a meal with a Lithuanian family.
In winter, Lithuania becomes a snow-lover’s paradise. The lakes, rivers, and vast forests of the countryside become a wide expanse of wintry beauty, encased in a fairy-tale covering of white. While temperatures often can reach below freezing through March, the country’s outdoors become an idyllic picture for the season.
The medieval charm of Vilnius’ Old Town is also encased in winter charm. Amid its cobblestone streets and warmly-lit boulevards, you’ll find mainly locals trudging through the streets. As Lithuania this time of year is far from a popular tourist destination, you will be able to experience life as Lithuanians do, without throngs of visitors. Expect your tourism dollar to also go farther at this time.
End of November through December: The Christmas Market in Vilnius brings a giant Christmas tree and street side vendors into the Old Town.
January 1: Flag Day commemorates the first time Lithuania’s tri-color flag was raised atop Gediminas’ Tower, the last remaining part of the Upper Castle in Vilnius, in 1919.
In December, Vilnius’ Old Town basks in the warm glow of the Christmas Market. Along with a Christmas tree—decorated differently from year to year—dozens of vendors in small wooden stalls pitch all types of wares. This is a great time to pick up classic holiday trinkets such as wooden dolls, hand-crafted ornaments, and more.
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While cold temperatures will last through March, April’s mild climate will thaw the chill of winter, revealing at first the muddy signs of revived life. Then, the countryside blooms as plots of farmland, ensconced in lush forests, color the terrain in vibrant colors by May. The crocus, which buds in vibrant lavender and sunny yellow brings color to Lithuania’s country roads.
Lithuania’s elegant state bird, the white stork, returns in spring from its long winter migration. With the world’s highest stork nesting density, it’s not uncommon for their peculiar tapping sound—made by rapidly clicking the parts of their beak together—to fill the air.
As peak tourism season takes place in summer, spring is a great time to enjoy both Lithuania’s stunning natural beauty, and to wander its city streets in search of traditional fare. Though prices have risen since winter, your travel dollar will still catch a fair price for such delicacies as potato dumplings and sakotis, a butter cake made on a rotating spit that resembles an evergreen tree.
March: One of the most anticipated annual events in Lithuania, the Vilnius International Film Festival brings more than 250 films, and thousands of spectators, to celebrate independent cinema.
March 25: For Stork Day, children receive gifts allegedly delivered by the elegant bird, including chocolates, fruits, and dyed eggs, all hung on tree branches.
April: The Kaunas Jazz Festival takes over the town of Kaunas annually, inviting such industry giants as John Abercrombie and John Scofield—and players from more than 20 countries—to open air stages.
April 1: Užupis Independence Day is celebrated by the Independent Republic of Užupis, a small neighborhood in Vilnius. A largely bohemian artist community, the day is celebrated with film showings, art exhibits, and performances.
May 19: Street Music Day brings more than 5,000 musicians to nearly all cities and towns in Lithuania, turning their streets into lively parties of sound.
The Kaziukas Festival celebrates Saint Casimir Jagiellon (“Kaziukas” being a Lithuanian version of the saint’s name), who was son to famed Polish King Casimir IV. An arts and crafts fair, this event—held on the Sunday closest to March 4—turns Vilnius into a major destination for finding handmade clothing, toys, jewelry, and other goods.
Lithuania’s summer, while short, is generally hot and humid. July is the rainiest month of the year, so thunderstorms should be expected. Many Lithuanians and tourists will take to breezy Baltic Sea beaches. They will be crowded, but at dusk, the sky lights up in brilliant orange and purple hues, as if out of a painting.
With longer days and shorter nights, this is a great time to absorb Lithuania’s natural splendor. As in spring, much of the countryside is blooming with flowers, and covered in lush forests. Also, the country comes alive, as summer is packed with holidays and festivals, such as the Feast of Saint John, the GAIDA Music Festival in Vilnius, and more.
June 1: The Klaipeda Castle Jazz Festival brings mainstream and independent jazz musicians to a stage near the ruined Klaipeda Castle. The festival usually ends with an all-night jam session with the performers.
June 7-10: ARTVILNIUS is a contemporary fine arts fair, featuring modern painting, sculpture, mixed-media, and more.
June 16: Culture Night celebrates the works of Vilnius’ artist community. Walk the streets and stroll open galleries viewing the fruits of their work.
June 24: Midsummer Day, also known as the Feast of Saint John, is a Christian holiday infused with traditions from pagan beliefs. Celebrated by singing songs, jumping over bonfires, and floating flower wreaths down the river, this a great day to discover Lithuanian folk traditions.
July 6: Statehood Day is a public holiday celebrating the coronation of King Mindaugas in 1253, who was the only native monarch of Lithuania.
July and August: The Christopher Festival is one of the largest music festivals in the Baltics, featuring over 40 performances in Vilnius and the surrounding area. Performers include artists from virtually any music genre.
Early August: Held near Zarasas Lake in northeastern Lithuania, the Rock Nights Festival attracts musical acts from Europe and beyond to an outdoor venue. For two days the once-tranquil area turns into a continuous concert full of young people enjoying rock and heavy metal music.
Usually held in the beginning of August, the Klaipeda Sea Festival brings thousands of people to the small seaside town of Klaipeda. A carnival, street concerts, and vendors offering local food and crafts—as well as bars and restaurants that stay open late—turn the town into an outdoor party.
As temperatures quickly decline in September, blazing orange, golden brown, and fiery red ignite the countryside in brilliant fall colors. Yet, snow often begins falling in October, so it’s important to get outside as much as you can before the quickly-advancing cold. It’s also a great time to watch white storks as they migrate south for the winter. They fill the sky with chaotic flying patterns, creating a dizzying display of nature’s grandeur.
Fewer tourists mean your travel dollar will be more valuable this time of year. Vilnius especially is beautiful, as the medieval charm of the old town—mixed with fall colors—creates a rustic scene worthy of a stroll or two.
Mid-October to November: The GAIDA Music Festival makes Vilnius host to leading acts in contemporary classical and avant-garde music, and is arguably one of the largest celebrations in Europe for the art form.
November 15: The Mama Jazz Festival in Vilnius is one of the premiere festivals for the genre in Europe. Major performers such as pianist Chick Corea and guitarist John McLaughlin—among many others—make this gathering a world-class event for jazz lovers.
In mid-October, the Festival of Lights turns the Neris River in Vilnius into a pathway of luminescence. Street vendors and performers fill the streets, but the true spectacle is in the artistic light displays covering the foliage, glowing sculptures, and hidden installations in the surrounding forest.
For centuries, Vilnius has been a truly diverse city, with Catholics, Jews, Protestants, Greek Orthodox, Lutherans, Calvinists, and Muslims all sharing the city before World War I. To stroll its cobblestone lanes is to witness both the pride and pain of its many cultures. Pride fills the traditional artists’ workshops and the family-owned restaurants that line the streets. Painful reminders of the past are found in historic KGB torture cells and the ghettos where Nazis forced the Jews to assemble. Happily, visitors today find a thriving city small enough to boast a village feel, and the chance to walk the lanes of Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or ascend the TV Tower, with its rotating observation deck. One of the city’s crown jewels is Vilnius University, founded in 1579. Home of the nation’s first printing press and its oldest library (housing millions of books), the university draws students from around the globe to join a student body now numbering 21,000.
In Northern Lithuania, a powerful testament to the endurance of Catholicism has covered a country hillside for nearly 200 years. Locals began erecting crosses here after the 1831 uprising that deposed the Russian tsar. The upright crosses were soon joined by small crucifixes and rosaries, often strung like garlands on the larger models. Some are plain, some lettered with the names of lost loved ones, and others decorated in folk-art style. In the 20th century, the Soviets put up barbed wire to keep locals out. That failed, so they added soldiers—which failed too. Even periodically bulldozing the crosses didn’t help, as locals would immediately replace the icons. Today, an estimated 200,000 crosses cover the hillside, in a tangle that seems to grow out of the earth like shrubbery, and when the wind blows, it makes an eerie tinkling wood-and-metal music.
The crown jewel of Lake Galvė is an island topped with a red-turreted Gothic Castle straight out of a fairy tale. Trakai Island Castle was started in the 14th century and finished in the 15th, originally to guard against incursions by German knights, but it eventually settled into a more regal role as the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. It was known for its early version of forced-air heating, its secret passages, and an interior that was lush with murals, stained glass, and wood carvings. Over the course of its history, it kept changing personality, at one point used as a (very elegant) prison and then even abandoned for a time. Fortunately, the local population of Karaims, descendants of Turks who came here from Crimea in the 14th century to guard Trakai, have kept its history alive, and its splendor has been restored. Lithuanian concerts and festivals are held on the grounds and visitors comes from all over to see one of the nations’ most beloved buildings.
The Genocide Museum is a sobering entryway into the darker side of Lithuania history. In rooms that served in turn as quarters for Tsars, Polish occupiers, the Gestapo, and the KBG, memorials detail the imprisonment, suffering, and death of Lithuanians swept up in the Soviet genocide and the Holocaust. The basement contains cells and an execution chamber where more than a thousand civilians were killed by the Soviets. Across several floors, the personal effects, stories, and photographs of victims bring the story close to home. There is also a collection of documents highlighting the efforts of the resistance movement known as the Forest Brothers. The museum’s holdings continue to grow as locals come forward with their own donations of relevant personal objects they want to preserve, a reminder that their story is still being told.
A wooden church built here in the 15th-century burned down in the 16th and was rebuilt at the dawn of the 17th—only to burn down once more 20 years later. The third building was begun in 1668 and took eight years of constant labor to finish. Its funder, a military leader named Mykolas Kazimieras Pacas, thought of it as a monument to (and future mausoleum for) himself, more than as a grand religious edifice. But grand it is: With 2,000 stucco figures, 13 Baroque chapels, a crystal chandelier resembling a ship, and countless frescoes and paintings, its holdings could compete with many a museum. Now considered a national treasure, it also serves Pacas’ wishes: he was buried under the threshold, and his family coat of arms greets you as you enter the church. |
Pick up a mass-marketed lager and you might find that the beer won some award at some pompous 19th-century event. Now imagine that one of these 19th-century awards had continued to this day, surviving world wars and changing tastes in beer to remain a significant prize in the 21st century.
You’d be describing what is now called the International Brewing Awards, which are a brewer-judged contest held every two years in Burton-on-Trent in England. Michael Jackson, who served as one of the few nonbrewer judges in the early 1990s, described the awards’ significance in 1994. “It is all very well for a brewer to decorate a label with grand-looking gold medals from the 1909 World’s Fair in Ruritania,” Jackson wrote, “But a brewer would rather win in Burton.”
Brewing Champions (£9.99, Brewing Technology Services Ltd.) is a corporate history of the International Brewing Awards, with 125 pages of text by Adrian Tierney-Jones describing the award’s history and over 200 pages listing the award winners. Tierney-Jones is a good writer and a diligent researcher, and Brewing Champions is a significant addition to beer history.
The awards began in 1888 as part of The Brewers’ Exhibition, a trade show held at the Royal Agricultural Hall. They were scheduled to be held every two years, but after the second awards in 1890, the contest was not held between 1890 and 1901. It’s not clear why, but one reason could be that the judging was open to the public, who demanded too much free beer. An 1895 editorial in Brewers’ Guardian denounced rowdy “sightseers” to the exhibition who were given “complimentary passports” and got out of control. “Should some of these devotees become over-vehement in their devotions,” the magazine declared, they may “require to be gently coerced into a restriction of their libations.”
After 1901, the award has been given regularly, with three exceptions. Judging was suspended between 1914 and 1919 because of World War I and between 1939 and 1950 because of World War II and postwar rationing. In 2005, the awards were moved to Munich to be held as part of the DrinkTec exhibition. The move to Germany strained finances and caused the awards to be reorganized. They returned to Burton in 2011 and have been held there three times in this decade.
The evolution of the International Brewing Awards helps mark changes in brewing history. Lager began to be judged in the 1960s. The foreign competitors, originally limited to breweries in the British Empire, became British Commonwealth awards in 1968 and international awards in 1972. “Mini breweries” made an appearance beginning in 1983.
Another substantial change occurred after 1983, when the awards split from the Brewers’ Exhibition (which had been renamed “Brewex”). The trade show subsequently folded, while the awards continue to thrive.
Today, Tierney-Jones reports, the International Brewing Awards are very friendly to American breweries. New Glarus’ Wisconsin Belgian Red was a champion beer of 1996, an early recognition of that brewery’s excellence. At the 2015 International Brewing Awards, held this past February, Deschutes won seven medals, while Alaskan and Samuel Adams won two and Firestone Walker won one. (An additional gold medal was given to Samuel Adams Boston Lager, which is made under license by Shepherd Neame in Britain.)
Brewing Champions is a thoughtful look at one of the brewing industry’s oldest and most important awards. |
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Seigfried Schauzu of West Germany won the 750 cc Side-Car event in the Isle on Man Trophy Motor Cycle Race Series on Monday (June 8).
Background: Seigfried Schauzu of West Germany won the 750 cc Side-Car event in the Isle on Man Trophy Motor Cycle Race Series on Monday (June 8). It is the second successive year Schauzu has won this event.
Schauzu, on a B.M.W. machine, covered the three laps of the 113-mile (181 kilometres) mountain circuit in a record time of one hour fifteen minutes and eighteen seconds. His average speed was 90.20 MPH (145.12 KPH). His sidecar passenger was H. Schneider.
As in the 1969 event, second place went to English rider Peter Brown. He finished more than three and a half minutes behind Schauzu at an average speed of 85.97 MPH (138.35 KPH).
Klaus Enders, of West Germany (No.6), set a fierce pace at the start breaking the lap record set up last year by Schauzu. But on the second lap he dropped out with Battery trouble. |
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I got an email recently from a woman who was struggling to make a big decision. She had been dating a guy for several months and he was ready to to take the next step of commitment with her. But she wasn’t sure. She felt torn, she said, and that made her a bit anxious.
But she couldn’t put her finger on why she felt that way.
Maybe you can relate to the position she was in—having a big, life-altering type decision to make, but not sure which way to go.
The guy was great, she told me.
Her friends loved him and he treated her well. On top of all of that, usually her mother didn’t like her boyfriends, but in this case she would make comments about how this was the “best guy she had ever dated” and how disappointed she would be if it didn’t work out.
And so as her boyfriend waited for her to make up her mind and her friends doted over her with compliments about him and her mother made jokes like, “don’t screw this up!” she felt beside herself with anxiety.
Am I supposed to feel like this? She wondered.
Why “Finding Yourself” Matters So Much.
You hear people talk about “finding yourself” all the time and yet most of us don’t really know what it means or why it matters. In fact, I think the term gets sort of watered down. We think of “finding yourself” as this cursory thing we do, on the side, if we have time, after we get the more important work of life done.
We forget what an incredible danger it is to live life without knowing who you are.
We forget there is very little progress we will be able to make in this life if we don’t have a firm grip on who we are and why we matter.
The language psychologists use for a person who hasn’t “found themselves” is: lacking of a sense of self or a lack of personal identity and psychologists recognize that when a person lacks a sense of personal identity, their problems extend into every aspect of their life: relationships, career, even mental and emotional health.
Not to mention, it can be really difficult to make a decision—even a small one. When we don’t know who we are, we end up spending more time wondering about what other people want from us than about what we want and need for ourselves. Which, of course, can be incredibly anxiety-producing.
How can you possibly measure your success or progress or integrity in life if you’re measuring by other people’s standards? The measuring stick is constantly shifting, depending on your circumstances, your situation, your surroundings, or who is doing the asking. You feel pulled between your boss, your mom, your friends, your spouse, and maybe, just maybe, some very quiet, inner-voice.
And at some point, you will let one or more of them down. You cannot possibly meet so many expectations.
It’s exhausting. It’s awful. I’ve been there. And in many ways we are all there at some point in our lives—including the young woman who sent me that email—because finding yourself is not a one-time event. It’s a journey we’re on together (tweet that).
Lack of Personal Identity and Depression.
There is a psychologist and author named Albert Bandura who has done a considerable amount of research around something he calls self-efficacy, which could be translated: a strong sense of self. He makes a specific connection between a weak sense of personal significance and depression.
I know depression is a complicated issue with lots of complicated answers. Not to mention, I have gone around and around with depression in my life. I’ve spent years on medication and in therapy and it hasn’t been until the past five or ten years that I’ve discovered some freedom from it.
Just the thought depression is something that sort of haunts me to this day.
But it hasn’t been until I’ve begun to develop a stronger sense of self that I’ve been able to find a bit of freedom from my depression. That is not a prescription, but it is a suggestion to consider that if depression is as much a part of your life as it has been of mine, it’s worth considering it might help to work on finding yourself.
Bandura says, “A weak sense of personal-efficacy operates on the cognitive source of depression in several ways.” He lists three ways specifically, and since his prose gets a little thick from there, I figured I would translate them so they’re easier to understand. You can see his full text here.
Third, it influences the story we tell ourselves about personal accomplishments and failures. Bandura’s research actually showed that people with a strong sense-efficacy felt slightly better about themselves socially and emotionally than their peers. The story they told themselves about their successes was, “that’s because I’m smart and capable,” and the story they told themselves about their failures was, “well… I couldn’t have been expected to do well because I didn’t get much sleep [or that person was distracting me… or whatever.]” This isn’t to suggest we should have inflated egos (which can cause depressed states of their own) but rather that the story we tell ourselves about our successes and failures influences how we feel about ourselves.
How do you process successes and failures as they happen to you?
What does this tell you about how much control you have moving forward?
What is the story you tell yourself about your personal accomplishments or failures?
When it comes to finding yourself, depression and making big decisions, it shouldn’t surprise us that the mind and body are profoundly and miraculously connected.
How Do I Know If I’ve Found Myself?
A lack of a strong self often flares up during times of change or transition in our lives, since often times we mistake our sense of self for things like: the city we live in, the person we are married to, our job, career, money, family, status, etc.
Our true self does not come from our outer-life.
It comes from our inner-life.
So when we move to a new place, leave a job, have a baby, see our grown kids leave the house, get married, or start in a new position, we often find ourselves thinking, “who am I?” This is normal and also an invitation into a deeper journey of finding yourself.
Finding yourself is the process of discovering who you are and why you matter apart from outside achievements, relationships, and even in the face of great challenges or in life’s shifting environments. A person who is finding herself is learning to trust the the sound of her own voice, listen to her intuition, take action based on her convictions, face conflict and criticism with grace and power, and to visit that place of peace inside herself, despite what is happening around her.
When you have a strong sense of self, you are able to adapt well to changes, to soothe yourself in times of sadness or discomfort, stay true to your convictions (even when there is outside pressure), avoid codependent or manipulative relationships, set boundaries with pushy people in your life, leave behind a constant need for approval, drop the guilt, receive criticism, act authentically, lead gracefully, and take responsibility for your life—no matter how it turns out.
Yes, it is a huge task to “find ourselves” and one that is never fully finished. In fact, once we feel like we’ve “mastered it” life usually hands us more challenging and interesting situations to help us continue our path of growth.
One hard truth about developing a strong sense of self is that so much of this important development takes place in childhood. If you have faced some kind of trauma in your childhood, or if your parents didn’t help you establish a strong sense of self—or if you came from a religious background where developing a strong sense of “self” was considered selfish—you might still have a lot of work to do when it comes to finding yourself.
The good news is that it is never too late to begin your work. In fact, if you are feeling profoundly lost as you read this, you are in a beautiful place.
Below I’m going to include a list of things that have been vital to my own journey of finding myself as I’ve been guided by great therapists, friends, advisors, mentors and my own intuition. Your journey will look different than mine, no doubt, but still, I hope this list helps.
Know and own your story.
Like anyone, there are parts of my story I haven’t wanted to own. Do you ever get that feeling when you think about how certain events have unfolded in your life? you think… truly. Honestly. Please God anything but this story.
And yet, our stories are our stories.
I am in process of writing my own brave new ending to my story. It is not easy. In fact, sometimes it feels downright awful. It means re-routing old beliefs, re-wiring brain patterns, letting go of ways of coping, learning to face the conflict and the joy and the pain of life unguarded, and it means I end up failing and losing my temper and crying in public more often than I would like to admit.
I avoided seeing a therapist for years because I thought to myself, “oh, it’s not that bad. I’ve got this. Look at me. I have so many opportunities. I have a great family. What am I complaining about?” All the while, deep down I knew I needed some help to sift through the more complicated parts of my story.
Do not try to walk this path alone. It’s too treacherous. If you aren’t comfortable finding a therapist, ask a few trusted friends or family members to walk with you.
When you begin to re-write your story, parts of yourself you never knew existed (hint: less-than-pretty parts of yourself) will inevitably come up. When this happens, practice gratitude for the support around you and for the opportunity you have to heal and grow.
Learn about yourself and how you are wired.
I read all the time. I’m always trying to figure out more about myself, how I operate and why it matters. This has been a lifeline for me as I walk this journey of finding myself. Figuring out the driving motivations behind why you act the way you do not only helps you own your story, it also helps you interact and communicate in a positive way with others.
Below, I am including a list of resources I have used that have really helped me to discover how I’m wired. This list is certainly not exhaustive but I hope it helps.
We often “find ourselves” in the situations we most want to avoid. We find ourselves in unrest, conflict, discomfort, fear, illness, distress, loss, transition, change, disappointment, failure, even in bad relationships. So if we spend our lives trying to avoid these things, we may miss the very messages and lessons life has to offer us.
These days I tell myself, over and over again, “everything that happens to me in life is an opportunity to learn” because I have learned the hard way—it is.
What seems like the worst thing that could possibly happen to you might turn out to be the very best thing. Because sometime it takes losing ourselves to find ourselves. And when we resist these lessons, we resist the very beauty and joy life is trying to offer us.
Think back for a moment to the young woman I mentioned in the beginning of this post who is trying to make a decision about whether she wants to marry her current boyfriend. Notice how much time she spent explaining what other people wanted from her, thought about her (and her boyfriend), or what they were expecting her to do. And trust me, I’ve been there.
Here’s my advice for her: you already know your answer. It’s inside of you.
That isn’t to say we don’t need the support and help of those around us. But it is to say we must be careful who we ask, because what we really need from those sources of support is not advice or direction. What we really need is someone to help us discover the answer we have always known all along.
What we really need is to find ourselves.
For additional reading, check out my list of recommended resources here.
Excellent, very well stated and developed, thank you!
I am grateful that you discussed the issue of the major misunderstanding by most people that “finding ourselves” is a one shot thing. I am convinced that at some level I will be “finding myself” right up to the millisecond before my death.
However, that doesn’t mean I am a lost soul. It’s just that this is a lifelong journey and process. I was one person at 21 just before I married, another at 29 when I first became a father, another at 48 when the youngest headed off to college and we were empty nesters, etc, etc. The secondary and tertiary “me” was changing but the primary “me” changed much more slowly and profoundly.
Keith—that is so true for all of us. Thanks for pointing that out. As long as we’re here on earth, we’re changing. Every new experience changes us, and we’re never finished with our work of “finding ourselves”. But those moments when we seem to reach a new understanding of ourselves sure is rewarding.
I had so many thoughts running through my head as I read. First, “The Runaway Bride,” as Julia Roberts tries to figure herself out. Second, they think that some of depression is inflammation of the brain, I second their finding as I have reduced my body inflammation, I have a more positive outlook. As my son’s psoriasis flares (inflammation) so does his doom and gloom. Last and by far the hardest is when society says that introverts are bad and extroverts are good….that’s a tough thing to get over. Keep writing…you have amazing things to say!
Thanks Ann! I hadn’t heard that depression and inflammation were connected, but it makes a ton of sense with my personal experience. I suffered from IBS issues for years (inflammation, Auto-immune, etc) and when my body was the most paralyzed, so was my spirit and mind. It’s amazing the connections between our mental, emotional and spiritual health with our physical health.
Thanks for sharing that, and for reading.
PS) Excited to hear about the healing you and your son are both experiencing—physically and emotionally!
Bethany, that’s so great to hear. The insights you shared in your post are really insightful. Marriage has this special way of bringing all kinds of things to the surface for us, so we can deal with them. I hope my words are able to help you continue to find clarity and direction. Keep me posted on how things transpire for you. I’d love to hear what comes next!
Allison your blog post was a beautiful response to an important question. I think the journey to self requires a certain softness and self forgiveness. There are pieces of ourselves that are hard to accept… attitudes and behaviors we would rather not admit to, or wish would go away. However those things are part of our whole package and the journey to self acceptance, to loving yourself, to believing in yourself, to finding that inner voice that knows exactly what is right for you… requires an acceptance of it all…. the good and the bad and an understanding that to be human is to be fallible… and every moment is a chance to begin again.
I love the thought of adding softness and self-forgiveness to this whole process. That has always been a difficult posture for me. But you are so right: there are difficult parts of ourselves to accept, and we need lots of grace to do it—to be at peace with our whole selves, exactly where we are, no matter what. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. Appreciate you.
I really enjoyed reading your article and I am always impressed about the fact that it is possible to feel connected to a person you don’t know personally.
Sometimes in life you feel alone and lost with all of your thoughts and emotions. In those situations it is a gift to realize that there are other persons at the same time, dealing with the same thoughts and emotions just by reading an article, having a deep conversation and being brave enough to share what is really going on inside.
Thanks for sharing those issues!
It’s the only way to bring us all into the process of finding ourselves and dealing with the ups and downs in our lives.
Greets from Germany and keep it up!
Sonja—what an incredible compliment. Thank you so much for writing. I love what you said and it’s amazing to me that I feel connected to each of you who are reading, too. I think about you all as I write and I love reading comments and emails from you.
I hope these words can be comforting for you in those times when you feel again like you’re alone. You aren’t!
Thank you for being a part of this and for sharing your thoughts here. Appreciate you.
Wonderful post and very timely for me in particular. I had a conversation with someone recently and her situation was that her boyfriend was hesitant to commit further in their relationship until he felt that he had experienced life. Reading your words made me think that perhaps it’s less about experiencing life and more about discovering his sense of self.
So much wisdom in this piece. Thank you.
You’re welcome Delilah! Thank you for reading.
There is a lot of wisdom you share in this post, Allison. It is so well written and truly speaks to my heart. I am in my mid-40’s and feel like “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for,” (Thank you, U2) Though I am happily married with two healthy, happy children, I have poured my life into them. All too soon, I will be in my own company again, so before I embark on that transition to an empty nest, I choose to be proactive and really know myself and be known. I have avoided this for so long, pushing past hurts deep down and staying busy to keep them covered. As a result, I’ve cycled through depression, anxiety and addiction. I am slowly sifting through the past, owning it, embracing it, letting go and moving forward.
Kristin—thank so much for being vulnerable here. As this new season approaches, I know you’ll find the courage to keep digging deeper and discovering new layers of yourself. It will be scary at times, but ultimately a gift. Can’t wait to see what unfolds for you!
Thank you for writing this! Over the last month or so I have felt so lost and kept thinking “how do I find myself?” The timing of this post was prefect and has been healing to read and contemplate these things in my own life. Once I am caught in this cycle it is so hard to break free. I think your advice has given me a boost to break the cycle and start a new one of discovering me, the real me.
Kara—I’m so glad! Thank you so much for reading and for sharing here.
Even though this post is months old, am glad i have read it NOW! Like you mentioned in one of those thoughtful quotes you shared with us recently, time is on my side!
This post is so timely for me and very eye/heart-opening. I lost my dad in 2010 and it is still difficult to own and accept that part of my story. As i was reading through the post, my heart understands more that i need to accept my whole story and write my own brave new ending! Thank you and please keep writing!
About relationships, sometimes we focus on what the other person is doing, what he/she isn’t doing and we get consumed with all that. But thanks for pointing out that it actually begins with us; searching within and embracing our whole being. Sometimes we behave is certain ways and we never take the time to ask ourselves why, i am learning that healing starts by intentionally paying attention to the “why” beneath our choices.
I agree with what you said about religion too; “if you came from a religious background where developing a strong sense of “self” was considered selfish”. This reminded me of, “Love your neighbor as yourself”. Clearly, we cant give what we do not have, therefore, self-love is not selfishness. Thanks for this lesson too.
I truly appreciate your openness to share your personal stories too, they teach me about vulnerability which was a no-no for me until i decided to take the risk! I am determined to take on the journey of self-discovery and i know the reward is worth the fight!
I am reading all your old posts and trying to apply them to my life. You have been through a lot it seems and so I am trying to let you help me be positive. I also struggled with infertility. So when I had my son and couldn’t have any more, I made myself happy with that. We both suffered from depression, and when he took his life at the age of 25, well, I just lost all hope for anything and everything. Since then I have lost his little dog, my younger brother, my younger sister in law and my husband lost his job. I do my best to stay positive, but it’s very hard. I am wondering if you would write a post about loss. Just a thought.
Thank you for this blog. I am a self victim if I can put it like that. I was engaged and had three beautiful kids with the guy however he left me and married to someone else now. I have been struggling to accept that he left me for another woman. This happened in 2008 ,my son was 4months by that time. I am very happy today that I have come across this article. I am in a toxic relationship but it is very difficult to make a decision.
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MidMichigan Health plans to restructure and re-align its work force in the coming months, and the changes could mean laying off as many as 1 percent of the company's nearly 5,000 workers.
MidMichigan Health is the parent company of MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland as well as Medical Centers in Clare, Gladwin and Alma. The company also owns other health care facilities including home health care and nursing homes.
In a news release, the company said the restructuring is needed because of changes in the way health care is provided, the economy and health reform. These factors are affecting health care organizations in Michigan and nationwide, the news release stated.
The health system has a work force of 4,831. Officials will not know the number of employees who could lose their jobs until the restructuring is completed in mid-May. But it is expected to be less than 1 percent of all employees.
Company officials said these changes are happening just as demand for health care services is increasing in some areas and decreasing in others. Growing areas include physician practices, emergency services and critical care. In the past nine months, MidMichigan has added 50 new physicians and what the company calls mid-level providers. New positions include primary-care providers, specialists and a new critical care team.
"MidMichigan's vision is to be an integrated health system, and we have been working toward that vision for more than three years," said Richard M. Reynolds, president of MidMichigan Health. "With changes in the health care environment and declining reimbursement we are challenged to shift our resources and realign our employees to continue to provide excellent clinical quality and excellent patient experiences in a safe environment. Doing that means that we have to change and re-tool how we do things."
Developing new physician practices requires clinical and support staff. As a result, MidMichigan Health plans to take staff members from under-utilized areas and put them in open positions. Some people could lose their jobs, the company said, because they cannot be redeployed into open positions.
Management of some departments throughout the four hospitals will be re-aligned, and some services will be consolidated, the news release said.
"Our business is changing," said Lynn Bruchhof, MidMichigan Health vice president of human resources. "We are fortunate to be able to realign our talent resources, our people, to areas of growth and need throughout MidMichigan Health."
Some employees will retire, while others are volunteering to take part-time positions, and still others are applying for the 120 open positions in MidMichigan Health, she said. |
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Soil & "Pimp" Sessions are a Japanese jazz combo who play music inspired by the sound and style of classic bebop, Latin jazz, and cool jazz, but with a funky undertow and the passion, aggression, and force of rock & roll. The group features five musicians -- Josei on piano, Tabu Zombie on trumpet, Motoharu on sax, Akita Goldman on double bass, and Midorin on drums -- as well as Shacho, credited as "agitator and spirit," who prowls the stage as the group performs and occasionally offers gravel-voiced encouragement. The group first came together when Tabu Zombie and Shacho began appearing at dance clubs featuring jazz nights; as DJs spun groove jazz sides, Zombie would jam along on his horn as Shacho worked the crowd, and the response was strong enough that they eventually formed the band to play full live sets without the DJs. As Soil & "Pimp" Sessions' reputation on the Tokyo club scene grew, in 2003 they became the first unsigned band invited to appear at the Fuji Rock Festival, and in 2004 they released their first album for JVC Victor, Pimpin', which was followed by a steady stream of albums and EPs. Giles Peterson, the British DJ who launched the Acid Jazz label, took notice of Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, and after giving them steady airplay on his BBC radio show invited them to play London in 2005. The combo signed with Peterson's Brownwood Records label for Europe and the U.K., and soon became regulars on the international festival circuit, impressing audiences with their energy and instrumental skill. In 2008, Soil & "Pimp" Sessions struck an American record deal with Koch Records, and Planet Pimp became their first U.S. release. ~ Mark Deming
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Native American Symbols, like the Fire symbol, can vary in meaning from one tribe to another and across the culture groups of North America. The Fire symbol was used by the ancient Native Americans of the Mississippian culture.
Discover facts and information about the meanings of secret and mysterious symbols used by Native American Indians in our List of Symbols including the Fire symbol.
Native American Indians were a deeply spiritual people and they communicated their history, thoughts, ideas and dreams from generation to generation through Symbols and Signs such as the Fire symbol. Native American symbols are geometric portrayals of celestial bodies, natural phenomena such as fire and animal designs. The Fire symbol featured in the ancient Mississippian culture of North America, the culture of the Mound Builders. The Mound Builders associated great mystical value to fire. The sacred rites, myths and symbols of the Mississippians play a role in the beliefs of many Native American tribes.
Fire played an important in the traditions of Native Americans and was present in all ceremonies and rituals. Fire acts as a Messenger and is a gift from the Great Spirit. Smoke for the fire was used to cleanses sacred items, such as drums, shakers, pipes, before ceremonial use. Fire symbolized the heart of the People and its smoke, which could also be created in a pipe, carried prayers to the Great Spirit. The Fire Symbol represents cleansing and renewal because out of the ashes of a fire comes new growth and new thoughts and ideas.
The meaning of the fire symbol is self explanatory but confusion arises due to identifying exactly what icon was used as the fire symbol. Traditionally the Native American symbol for fire was often combined with the symbols of the four elements. The individual elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth are each represented by a circle.
The symbols for the sun portrayed both light and warmth and were often represented in the sun symbols, which show the round fire circle representing warmth surrounded by rays indicating light.
The Fire symbol was also represented in a pictogram by the Native American Indians as a Camp Fire symbol.
The Fire symbol was therefore conveyed by various types of symbols. The following Mississippian circular sun symbol has been described as the earth's forces passing out of the body of the sun into the atmosphere. But logically it could equally be used as a fire symbol.
In Cherokee mythology the water spider is said to have first brought fire to the inhabitants of the earth in the basket on her back.
The Mississippian culture dates back to the ancient indigenous population of North America. Our grasp of Mississippian symbolism is only rudimentary. Their true meanings can never really be known and the meanings of the symbols are based on best guesses. Our conclusion and best guess is that this Mississippian symbol was possibly used as a fire symbol. The basic interpretation of the larger picture could well be brothers sharing the same hearth or fire.
The most ancient Native American Indian symbols, like the Fire symbol, came from the Mississippian culture which was established in 1000AD and continued to 1550AD onward. The Mississippian Native Americans were the last of the mound-building cultures of North America in the Midwestern, Eastern, and Southeastern United States. The Mississippian culture was based on warfare, which was represented by an array of emblems, motifs and symbols. The Mississippian culture warrior icons like the Fire symbol provides interesting history and ideas for tattoos that include cosmic imagery depicting animals, humans and mythical beasts. The Mississippian Native Americans practiced body painting, tattooing and piercing. For additional interesting facts and information about Native Americans refer to Making Fire.
Native American Indians of the Mississippian culture were sun worshipers and had a highly complex warfare culture. Their symbols, such as the Fire symbol, reflect the warfare culture and the religious beliefs and cosmologies of the different historic tribes who existed at the time of the first European contact.
The Mississippians believed that the universe consisted of three parts with good and bad spiritual forces. These three worlds were linked together and their connection was usually portrayed as a cedar tree or a striped pole. The Underworld was inhabited by spirit snakes, the Upper world was inhabited by spirit birds and the people of the earth who were ruled by these powerful spirits like the Fire.
Items displaying symbols, like the Fire symbol, from the Mississippian culture have been found in burial sites that contained war axes, knives and other weapons. This type of symbol was embossed in valuable materials such as rare shells, copper and lead and depicted on pottery and stone tools and weapons.
Fire. Discover the vast selection of pictures which relate to the History of Native Americans and illustrate many symbols used by American Indians. The pictures show the clothing, war paint, weapons and decorations of various Native Indian tribes that can be used as a really useful educational history resource for kids and children of all ages. We have included pictures and videos to accompany the main topic of this section - Fire. The videos enable fast access to the images, paintings and pictures together with information and many historical facts. All of the articles and pages can be accessed via the Native Indian Tribes Index - a great educational resource for kids. |
If you want to compare two columns, a simple way would be to create a calculated column. However, SharePoint doesn’t let you use Person fields (columns) in calculated column.
Say you add an extra column to a task list, called “OriginallyAssignedTo” and you want to check if the “AssignedTo” column matches the “OriginallyAssignedTo” column.
The variable $TaskDelegated will be false if the two person fields are the same and true if they are different. Comparison is being made based on the ID parameter which is used in the /_layouts/userdisp.aspx page.
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Did you know that the average American eats about 67 pounds of beef a year? It's obvious that we love our burgers and steak, but we seldom take time to think about the people and processes that are involved in producing the beef we eat. The beef industry is an intricate system that involves cattle ranches, feed lots, processing plants, and retailers. Each element is crucial in providing a safe and nutritious product to you.
Did you know that Americans on average eat over half a pound of cheese per person each week? It's no secret that cheese is one of America's favorite foods. But how it's made may be a mystery to most people. Making cheese is a multi-step process that involves farming for feed, animal care, milking, cheese production, packaging, retail, and ultimately you the consumer.
Did you know that the United States is the third largest cotton producer in the world? Cotton essentially is the fabric of America. Not only do we wear it, but it's in so many products we use. The cotton industry is weaved together with a network of farmers, cotton gins, and clothing manufacturers. The process begins with a cotton field and ends with the retailer who sells you your jeans.
It's common knowledge that honey comes from bees. But many people don't know how bees make it and why and what it can be used for. Honey making is a collective effort between nature and man. It's a process that's involves bee colonies, native plant life, agricultural crops, and of course beekeepers.
Did you know that dairy industry produces billions of pounds of milk each year? Milk is a diverse product that is used in so many different ways. But many people are unaware of how it's produced. The dairy industry in the United States expands far beyond milk. From the dairy cow, to the packaging plant, and from retailers to consumers, it's a system designed to provide a safe and nutritious product.
Did you know that Americans eat an average of 20 pounds of onions a year? It's a vegetable that's often under-appreciated, though most of us cook with it and eat it every day. Onion growers are hard working farmers who are dedicated to providing a quality product. From the field to the supermarket, onions take quite a journey before they reach you, the consumer.
Did you know that peanuts aren't really nuts? They're legumes, making them a close relative to beans. Although they may have a case of mistaken identity, peanuts still make for a perfect snack. Peanuts are a versatile product and can be found in many of our favorite foods like candy, baked goods, snack foods and more. And because they're in such demand, peanuts are a desirable crop for farmers to grow.
Did you know that America is the largest producer of pecans in the world? There's certainly a high demand for these tasty nuts. But many people are unaware of how pecans are grown and processed. The pecan industry in the United States produces a vast quantity of nuts each year to meet the demands of national and international markets. The pecan process involves growers, specialized equipment, cleaning and shelling plants, retailers, and of course consumers.
Did you know that the United States is the second largest producer of pistachios in the world? There's certainly a demand for this nut due to its unique flavor. Pistachios are a desert crop, so they can be found growing in the American West. From the orchard to the processing facility and retailer, pistachios undergo quite a journey before they can become your afternoon snack.
Did you know that there are about 26 different species of chile peppers? Some range from mild to scorching hot. But chile peppers add a lot more than just heat to certain foods. They add color and flavor. The chile pepper industry in the United States produces a vast quantity of peppers each year. These chiles will venture from fields to processers, spice producers, retailers and finally chile enthusiasts throughout the country.
Salsa is more than a condiment. It's a dish that can be fiery hot, or sweet and savory. It's made of fresh ingredients that are full great flavor, and it's a healthy addition to some of our favorite foods. Salsa can be made many different ways. But what most salsas have in common are three key ingredients - chile peppers, onions and tomatoes. Each ingredient comes together in perfect blend of zesty flavor.
Turf grass is great for landscaping. But it's beneficial in so many different ways. And growing and caring for it can be quite a process. Growing turf grass is a science. A lot goes into finding the right varieties to grow in specific regions. Maintenance and irrigation are important factors as well. All this hard work, so we can enjoy our favorite outdoor activities.
The United States is one of the largest producers of wine in the world. And with so many varieties available to us, it can take a lifetime to explore the complexities of wine. Winemaking is an intricate process that involves highly skilled people who grow the grapes, process them, and make wine. It's a product that reaches a wide consumer base. It can high priced or very affordable. |
That's unless your smartphone runs Android, because Google will keep tracking you even if you've disabled location services, when you're on Wi-Fi only, or when there's not even a SIM installed in the device. All the device needs to grab a user's location is a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection, the investigation found.
The spokesperson said that the Cell ID data was required to enhance the speed of message delivery, but the data collected was "immediately discarded" and the network sync system was recently instructed to no longer request it. And if your Android phone has been hacked in any way, others may be able to tap into that location data stream without your knowledge - and without Google's knowledge. This practice has been in place since the beginning of the year and, according to Google, these addresses have been used in the same system used it uses to manage push notifications and messages on Android.
There is nothing you can do at this time to stop it other than wait for Google to stop doing it at the end of this month as they promised.
Some researchers have said that although the data is encrypted, it is possible to send the data to third party services if the handset is affected with spyware.
As a result, Google's parent company Alphabet whose original moto was "Don't be Evil, ' has access to consumer data that is at odds with users" privacy expectations. The search giant has said that the Android phones have been collecting the data and sharing it with Google even when the location services are switched off.
The disadvantage of Google Maps Timeline is that anyone who gets access to a user's Google login information can see a complete record of their movements, potentially going back for years. It works by finding the address of the nearest cellular towers, and while it's not possible to pinpoint your location based on only that, it can be triangulated down to a quarter-mile radius.
However, it does seem to broadly comply with Google's privacy policy, which warns that "When you use Google services, we may collect and process information about your actual location".
One source claims Google started collecting location data after a change in early 2017 to the Firebase Cloud Messaging service.
It is unclear how identifying the nearest cell tower could be used to improve Google's message services. Each phone has a unique ID number, with which the location data can be associated.
A country must "repeatedly provided support for acts of worldwide terrorism" to get the label from the United States government. In any case, it will do little to open the way for US dialogue with North Korea, which China and others have been pushing for.
The premier, who announced his shock resignation in Riyadh on November 4, has been out of the country for more than two weeks. Iran , along with the US-led worldwide coalition, has been a major supporter of Baghdad in its war against ISIS.
Through 11 games, UCLA ranks fourth in the Pac-12 in points per game (34.1) and third in total offense (466.0 yards per game). The Bruins' statement noted that Mora's contract will be bought out exclusively using department-generated funds.
The country music world is reacting to the death of Mel Tillis , who passed away Sunday (Nov. 19) after a long illness. He also briefly co-hosted an ABC prime-time series, " Mel and Susan Together", with supermodel Susan Anton in 1978.
Chippewa Falls will celebrate the Christmas season with its 28th Bridge to Wonderland Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2. Families will bundle up to catch a glimpse of old Saint Nicolas downtown for the 27th annual Santa Claus parade.
Defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said six militants, including LeT commander Mahmood Bhai, were killed in the gunfight. DGP Vaid termed the encounter of the six Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants as a great success for the security forces.
He goes on to refer to a "gorgeous blonde" who was his true love, as well as a "drop dead gorgeous redhead from Cleveland". Geyh said he was "a bit on the fence" on how to react to O'Neill's post from a potential misconduct angle.
And ahead of Saturday's derby, Piers Morgan, an avid Arsenal fan, has delivered a sensational message to Harry Kane . They now sit third in the Premier League and are through to the last-16 of the Champions League.
In Florida, 190,720 are expected to take a flight, a 4.5 percent over a year ago , AAA said. The increase comes at a time when gas prices are up more then 40 cent from previous year .
Every state and territory recorded over 60 per cent "yes" result except New South Wales, which recorded 57.8 per cent approval. Australians have voted in support of same-sex marriage - and Hollywooders are applauding the decision.
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Aguero's goal moved him past Hernan Crespo for third on Argentina's all-time top scoring list with 36 goals . However, Rohr said there is still a lot of work for his team to do ahead of the World Cup .
Almost 20 percent of people survived in sex-related cases, compared to only about 13 percent survival odds for other patients. Only about 1 in 100 men and 1 in 1,000 women experience sudden cardiac arrest during sexual activity, the study found.
One individual, who did not visit the park, died from the disease although they were already suffering from other health issues. People who develop symptoms may experience fever, cough, chills, shortness of breath, headaches, muscle aches and diarrhea.
This is Jones' fifth season on the job and shaping up to be his worst since he went 5-7 upon taking over in 2013. Hoke was serving as the defensive line coach at Tennessee and was the head coach at MI before Jim Harbaugh . |
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