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'Party in the Park' to support Stratfield Village improvements
Brian Kinsely and his daughter, Eleanor, enjoying the festivities at the 2018 SVA Party in the Park.
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The SVA is not directly involved with the vacant Stratfield Market building, but they have been in close contact with the owner, providing them with community input as they pursued a tenant. Earlier this year, it was announced that the Goddard School, a private preschool, leased the building. Goddard School is currently renovating the building and plans to open for business soon.
"We're thrilled that the Goddard School is breathing new life into the market building," James McCusker said. "Having a vibrant business operating out of a beautifully renovated space is going to be a huge improvement."
The most high-profile SVA initiative is the Four Corners Beautification Project, aimed at improving the Stratfield Road-Fairfield Woods Road intersection by making it more physically attractive and safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The SVA received a $650,000 grant from the State of Connecticut in support of the project, but it's up to the SVA and the community to raise the remaining $250,000 needed to complete the project.
To help close the gap, the group is hosting its second annual Party in the Park on Sept. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Owen Fish Park, 100 percent of the proceeds from which supports the Four Corners Project. Lead sponsors for the 2019 Party in the Park is Sunrise of Fairfield, a newly-constructed senior living facility adjacent to Owen Fish Park and Hines Interests Limited Partnership. The event will include live music by renowned local band the Alpaca Gnomes, food trucks, water slides, games, a home run derby, and more.
"We're thrilled to once again be hosting the Party in the Park," said Dylan. "Our community has been longing for a safer and more attractive Four Corners for years — what better way to come together as neighbors to make that happen than through a fundraising celebration in our beautiful neighborhood park?"
SVA Party in the Park tickets are $40 per adult in advance, $45 per adult day of event, children are admitted free. Tickets are available online at StratfieldVillageAssociation.org. For interviews and additional information, contact Dylan O'Connor, SVA co-president, at rdylanoconnor@gmail.com or 203-613-1526. | Debra Kelly / Contributed photo
FAIRFIELD — When Dylan and Kate O'Connor, born and raised in Fairfield, purchased their home in the historic Stratfield neighborhood 7 years ago, they were excited to move to a quiet street within walking distance of Stratfield Elementary School and the Four Corners, the neighborhood's small, but quaint, commercial center. However, once their children started school, they learned that crossing the intersection at Stratfield Road (Route 59) and Fairfield Woods Road to get to school was no easy feat.
"Sections of the sidewalks are in poor condition," said Dylan, "and the intersection is too wide and designed such that it's difficult for pedestrians and cyclists to cross safely. Furthermore, the road design does little to encourage drivers to obey traffic laws. Sometimes I walk to the Four Corners just to observe cars speeding through red lights, or failing to yield to oncoming traffic, narrowly avoiding accidents."
In addition to traffic safety concerns, Dylan and many other Stratfield residents were tired of passing by the long-vacant Stratfield Market at 1280 Stratfield Road, a cornerstone building of the Four Corners.
Fed up with safety issues and the vacant market, Dylan and his friend and neighbor, James McCusker, decided to act. In 2016, they established the Stratfield Village Association (SVA), a nonprofit organization, to facilitate community inclusiveness, sustainability, awareness, investment, and involvement to promote a safe, vibrant neighborhood | 305 |
Glenda Wilson lives half of the year in Wyoming, but it was in Arizona that she elected to have eyelid surgery - a decision she's happy to have made.
"My surgery and the preparation for it went<|fim_middle|>ids were coming down to the point they were starting to impact my pupils," she said. "I was losing vision above, and to the sides, and so I had a very limited viewpoint."
Today, she can take in the beauty of Yellowstone Park, in her second home, more readily, she says, with her vision opened up again.
"Everything is brighter, and I have a fuller, more perfect picture of everything. The thing I really noticed was that I didn't have to put my head up to look up - now I can just tilt my eyes up!
"Eyesight is very precious, and you need to take care of it." | much better by having an ophthalmologist who does surgery, versus a plastic surgeon who tries to operate around the eyes," Glenda explained.
While a doctor in Wyoming expected her to undergo a "litany of tests" that made her uncomfortable and cost her extra, she said Dr. Justo's abilities as a dual surgeon and vision specialist gave her "an enormous advantage."
Rather than get so many tests, Dr. Justo's performed a field of vision test which also helped her quality for insurance coverage of the upper eyelid surgery. "I told Dr. Justo about my experiences, and all of the expensive tests that the plastic surgeon wanted to have done. He told me I did not have to have any of those completed. I met all of the requirements, under his care."
"What was happening was, my eyel | 166 |
An Evangelical Pentacostal Naturalist?
by Michael Dowd.
I'm often described in<|fim_middle|>' is a resonant way to describe this experience using night language. Speaking in tongues is immersion in the holiness of this moment, this time and place. I often do it intentionally, to quiet my mind while driving, for example. Or it may arise on its own, especially when I am overcome with gratitude or overwhelmed by beauty. On such occasions, emotions take control of my body: arms lift skyward and I babble away in gentle ecstasy.
While there may be documented cases of people 'speaking in other tongues' who were actually speaking in a language that they had not yet learned (e.g., Acts 2:8), for most Pentecostals the experience is an incoherent babble—as if they were speaking a foreign language. The emotional, psychological, and spiritual benefits are the same either way. When I speak in tongues or quietly think to myself in tongues, even for a few moments, I usually feel a connection to God and to everyone and everything around me—a connection that is difficult, if not impossible, to experience when my Monkey Mind is doing its thing. My conscious mind is released from the bondage of words.
Speaking in tongues helps me give voice to emotions too difficult to express any other way. I thus often pray in tongues. Early on in our relationship, Connie and I occasionally relied on this gift of the Spirit during difficult times. I could express my anger, frustration, or disappointment to her, and she could hear it and respond similarly, and neither one of us had to deal with the aftermath of cleaning up hurtful words or compounding the problem by misstatements or misinterpretations. Recently, I have begun to rely on the gift of tongues not only for emotional expression in times of great feeling, or while in prayer. I now regularly think in tongues simply to still the otherwise constant conversation in my head, quieting the jabber of opinions and insistent trivialities that otherwise isolate me from the presence of the Holy Spirit. Quietly speaking and thinking in tongues, at will, has thus become my preferred form of meditation. The Great Story, Epic of Evolution, and Big History all help me understand how this gift of tongues is both a natural outgrowth of the human developmental journey (day language) and a gift of the Holy Spirit (night language). The Great Story thus helps me receive the blessings of an ancient spiritual practice, while living fully in our contemporary world.
This article originally appeared at patheos.com in Emergent Village on their Progressive Christian Channel, and has been included in the Society's archives with the author's permission.
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Entanglement and liberation, thoughts on the spider and its web… | the mainstream media as an 'Evangelical minister' or 'Pentecostal preacher', even though I speak far more often in moderate and liberal churches (and in secular settings) than I do in Evangelical, Pentecostal, and Emerging Church venues. Not surprisingly, I've been asked on a number of occasions, by both religious liberals and conservatives, "In what sense do you consider yourself a Pentecostal Evangelical? And how does that mesh with you being an outspoken religious naturalist?"
For 33 years I've proudly called myself a Pentecostal, though my political and theological views are by no means right-wing, and for the past two decades I've tended to say "evolutionary Pentecostal" or "Pentecostal naturalist" for clarification. My experience in Pentecostal and Evangelical contexts has been almost entirely positive—indeed, salvific—and continues to nourish my life and work.
I was raised Roman Catholic and struggled with sex, drug, and alcohol-related issues in my teens, during the mid 1970s. Soon after my 20th birthday, I had a born again experience and went on to graduate from an Assemblies of God college and an American Baptist seminary. I pastored three churches in the 1980s and 90s and have been an itinerant evolutionary evangelist for the past ten years. Speaking in tongues (see below for my naturalized interpretation) has been a vital part of my spiritual practice for decades.
The primary reason I unabashedly call myself an evolutionary Pentecostal, however, is this: The core tenets of the Evangelical-Pentecostal tradition accurately reflect the nature of the Universe and the human condition so long as they are REALized—that is, interpreted as undeniable in a this-world realistic way. And, yes, as I shall explain below, it is quite easy for an evolutionary Evangelical to translate faith statements such as the following in natural, science-based (demythologized), and profoundly life-giving ways . . .
The faithfulness of God and the authority of God's word
The necessity of Christ and the centrality of the cross
The need for conversion
The call to live the gospel in word and deed
For me, these core Evangelical teachings have become more meaningful and inspiring now that I interpret them in ways that mesh with a 21st century understanding of reality. What God/Reality has revealed through evidence about the nature of the Universe and our own inner workings now fundamentally shapes my religious interpretations.
I foresee a time, not long coming, when millions and eventually tens of millions of Evangelicals and Pentecostals delight in discovering that their religious identity and salvific faith do not, in fact, require beliefs that fragment one's experience of the world. Almost all of us are quite comfortable in partaking of the fruits of the scientific enterprise when it comes to how we travel long distances (jet planes instead of carriages) and how we deal with injury and disease (X-rays, MRIs, antibiotics). For me, one of the greatest miracles is that I can receive information from anywhere in the world and from almost any time in history—and that I can press a little button and have my own thoughts and insights join that glorious parade. Why should we not, then, also value what science teaches us about ourselves and our collective journey: about how we got here, what a glorious role we get to play in the body of life, and the grandeur of this amazing Universe?
Referring to myself as a "born again, Spirit-filled Christian naturalist" has everything to do with personal experience and with language I find inspiring. It has nothing to do with otherworldly, unnatural beliefs. For me, supernatural beliefs have been REALized through many years of learning and exulting in God's work as presented through the sciences. I do not feel diminished by the shift; rather, I feel uplifted. Thus I consider myself a religious naturalist, and I celebrate being part of that group, too.
As an evolutionary Pentecostal Evangelical naturalist, I cherish the very same doctrines and teachings that other Pentecostal and Evangelicals cherish. But rather than interpreting the core elements of my faith in unnatural and otherworldly ways, as I used to, I now interpret these concepts in natural, undeniably real ways. As I write in Chapter 4 of Thank God for Evolution (in the context of distinguishing public from private forms of revelation),
A distinction must be made at this point between flat-earth faith and evolutionary faith, as I shall use these terms throughout the rest of this book. What I mean by flat-earth faith is not people believing the world is flat. Rather, it refers to any perspective in which the metaphors and theology still in use came into being at a time when peoples really did believe the world was flat—that is, when there was no reliable way for humans to comprehend the world around them by means of science-based public revelation. Religious traditions that are scripturally based, and whose texts have not changed substantially since the time of Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Darwin, Einstein, Hubble, Crick, Dawkins, and Hawking become, necessarily, flat-earth faiths when interpreted literally.
An evolutionary form of a religious tradition differs from its flat-earth form in a striking way. The evolutionary version is grounded in knowledge rather than beliefs and in the authority of cumulative wisdom (what God has been revealing through scientific, historic, and cross-cultural evidence) rather than the authority of an ancient past. Thus, every meaningful religious meme in my tradition—God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, sin, salvation, the kingdom of heaven, the return of the Lord—I now interpret as night language. Night language carries an inspiring interpretation of reality that gives voice and meaning to real human experience—experience that may or may not be fully explicable even today but that would have been outright impossible to understand objectively prior to what God has revealed in the past two hundred years through scientific, historic, and cross-cultural evidence (see here and here).
How was the world made? Why do earthquakes, tornados, and other bad things happen? Why must we die? Why do we struggle with inner feelings and impulses that tempt us to act in ways detrimental to ourselves and our loved ones? And why have other cultures answered these same questions in different ways? These and other big questions cannot be answered by the powers of human perception alone. Yet answer them we must. Thus, long before modern science could be recruited to the task, ancient cultures gave useful and inspiring answers—answers that now compel literalistic forms of religions to engage in endless battles with the scientific worldview.
Prior to advances in technology and scientific ways of testing truth claims, factual answers were simply unavailable. It wasn't just difficult to have a natural, factual understanding of infection before microscopes brought bacteria into focus; it was impossible. Similarly, it was impossible to understand the large-scale structure of the Universe before telescopes allowed us to see galaxies. I prefer to think of the venerable answers recorded in ancient scripture not as supernatural but as pre-natural (and unnatural, if interpreted literally). Indeed, they could not have been otherwise.
REALizing Core Evangelical Tenets
1. The faithfulness of God and the authority of God's word. I no longer imagine an invisible landlord or an otherworldly king whose main business is engaging in unnatural acts—that is, supernatural interventions. Thanks to a science-based, deep-time worldview I now know God; I do not merely believe in Him. For me, the word God is a compelling way to personalize my relationship with Inescapable Reality, especially when I am humbled by awe, gratitude, sorrow, confusion, or disappointment. Under these circumstances, "God" is to whom I am spontaneously led to pray. Similarly, "the authority of God's word" no longer applies merely to ancient mythic texts; I now recognize evidence as modern-day scripture and facts as God's native tongue. Only by submitting to 'the authority of God's word'—that is, by aligning with Reality and living integrously—can I know heaven, not just mythically but really—here, now.
2. The necessity of Christ and the centrality of the cross. This core Evangelical meme teaches that, as individuals, we are saved by grace through faith—and that, as a species, our salvation really does hinge on both horizontal (ecological) and vertical (evolutionary) integrity. The stories of Jesus the Christ in the early Christian scriptures reveal a divine man who was the very embodiment, the incarnation, of what I now regard as the four essential characteristics of "big integrity": trust, authenticity, responsibility, and service. I choose to believe that this is not a coincidence. 'Jesus is Lord' and 'Integrity is my religion' are night and day language reflections of each other.
3. The need for conversion. This teaching I now enthusiastically interpret through the lens of what God has been revealing through the sciences of neurobiology and evolutionary psychology (see chapters 9 and 10 of TGFE, and here, here, here, and here.) Thanks to the prefrontal cortex, which is the locus of our sense of the divine and the brain component concerned with good judgment, we have the opportunity to habitually choose to abide "in Christ"—in deepest integrity—and thus to override ancient instincts for safety, sustenance, sex, status, and such. These are instincts that other animals are incapable of choosing against. But we can. To walk the path of integrity, however, a conversion experience of some kind is generally required. That is, we must choose this path above all else, and do so with vigor, time and again. The support and accountability of community in this effort is crucial, hence the need for what early Christians referred to as 'the body of Christ'. It is now widely accepted that integrity is a precondition for true joy. Indeed, I would argue that integrity is everything. With it, heaven on Earth is ours. Without it, hell is the inevitable result. Getting right with God (abiding 'in Christ', in integrity) really is the only way we will ever experience 'thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.' Thus, evolution matters—profoundly and practically. Without a meaningful deep-time perspective grounded in our best collective understanding of the Universe and our role in it, we can't possibly know what integrity (i.e., right relationship to reality) is, much less know how to live in it.
4. The call to live the gospel in word and deed. Evangelicals and Pentecostals alike have a robust and honorable tradition of supporting one another in growing and living in integrity, doing important work in the world, and sharing with others the good news they have experienced. I stand firmly in this tradition. The only difference for me and for other evolutionary Evangelicals is that the good news, or gospel, we share is informed by cumulative knowledge. What I call "The Gospel According to Science: Evolutionary Good News" has everything to do with celebrating and evangelizing the saving good news that God has been revealing through the entire range of sciences and for centuries. It has nothing to do with believing literally in past miracles or so-called supernatural events. The idea that the gospel—God's Great News for Humanity—is merely (or mostly) about saving select individuals from the torment of an otherworldly hell when they die degrades and defiles this teaching. 'The gospel of Jesus Christ' is infinitely more real and more inspiring than cosmic fire insurance!
In sum, traditional Evangelical language supports both my walk with God and my commitment to an empowering and unfragmented view of the world. The following declarations are my way of translating traditional belief statements into experiential truth:
1. "I believe in the faithfulness of God and the authority of God's word" becomes . . .
Reality is my God, evidence is my scripture, and integrity is my religion. I trust life. I trust time. I trust the truth.
2. "I believe in the necessity of Christ and the centrality of the cross" becomes . . .
I know that Integrity is the key to joy and that I cannot walk this path alone; I need others. Living "in Christ", with no resentments, no secrets, or unfinished business, I know the peace that passes all understanding and can embrace my mortality and honor death as no less sacred than life.
3. "I believe in the need for conversion (i.e., that one must repent of sin and accept Jesus as personal Lord and Savior)" becomes . . .
Lasting freedom and happiness will elude me unless I make right relationship to Reality/God my highest commitment, and keep choosing Big Integrity as my compass one day at a time.
4. "I believe that we are to live the gospel in word and deed" becomes . . .
How can I not express love and compassion, share the good news, and do everything in my power to ensure a thriving future for planet Earth and for the millions of species that constitute my larger family? What greater calling could there be? What more honorable legacy could I leave?
Note on Speaking in Tongues
The defining characteristic of Pentecostalism is 'speaking in tongues'. What follows is a naturalized interpretation of this spiritual gift, which I present as one of the 'evolutionary integrity practices' in my section on 'evolutionary spirituality,' pages 212-14 of Thank God for Evolution.
Speaking in tongues has been a significant part of my spiritual practice for half my life. Speaking in tongues has its detractors, but there are sound evolutionary reasons for its effectiveness. The following practice will REALize the act of speaking in tongues, because it doesn't require you to believe anything. It's an experience available to anyone who tries it.
How I speak in tongues is simple. I pretend I can speak a foreign language; vocalizing nonsensical sounds in a gentle, melodic, or rhythmic way. I encourage you to try it, right now. Do it in whatever way comes naturally, for a few minutes or longer, until it becomes effortless. Now speak in tongues again, but this time inaudibly, though perhaps still moving your lips. Then continue this 'speech' without moving your lips; have it happen just internally. Whichever form suits you best, you should notice almost immediately that your awareness expands. You are more aware of what you see and hear and feel—without trying. Just as a person who speaks a foreign language can also think in that language, if you can speak in gobbledygook, you also can think in gobbledygook. Because you cannot think in made-up syllables and in English at the same time, this practice effectively silences the verbal part of your brain. It gives your Monkey Mind a banana to chew on. Speaking in tongues (outwardly or internally) makes it easy to attend to noticing what's real and what's important in the present moment, rather than falling back into distraction. It's no coincidence that many report feelings of ecstasy and a sense of the divine when speaking or thinking in tongues.
When speaking in tongues first came to me a few months after my born again experience in 1979, it truly was baptism in the Holy Spirit, as my Pentecostal Christian tradition had taught me. 'Baptism in the Holy Spirit | 3,181 |
The city walls, or murallas, that line one side of the<|fim_middle|> the town's Fortaleza, here.
The old town of Velez-Malaga extends out from a typical Alcazaba (Moorish fortification) with two sets of walls. The immediate walls around the fort were for protection against attack. The outer walls which are visible today were originally built as the first line of protection and would have encompassed an area of almost 35,000 square metres.
The original Velez-Malaga settlement grew between the two sets of walls before eventually spilling out in the 13th century to form the old town that you see today. Before the town broke the boundaries of the outer walls there were three gates that granted access: Granada, Malaga and Antequera. The Malaga gate is today known as Puerta Real and gives access to the La Villa barrio of Velez-Malaga.
By the 15th century Velez was a major settlement on a key trade route between Malaga and Granada. Six major roads led to one of the three gates of the Moorish Medina, which would likely have been covered in colour, paintings and murals in the true Moorish style. As a result of these gates, the important citadel was more vulnerable to attack and so the walls were made larger and reinforced.
Over the years, as the town became less and less vulnerable to attackers from land and sea, most of its walls were either built in front of and hidden from view or picked apart and used for the construction of neighbouring houses. Those in the immediate vicinity of the Fortaleza were also pulled down in the 18th century when the area that the fortress was built on was found to be rich in limestone and was given over to quarrying.
For the best idea of how huge and imposing the surrounding walls once were, wander through Plaza de la Constitucion. A large reconstructed section of the wall that once completely encompassed La Villa and Arroyo de San Sebastian is unmissable here.
It wasn't until 1967 when the local government re-purchased the land that restoration and reconstruction of this important piece of Velez history could be set in motion.
To walk through the old town, following the path of the old walls on your route to the fortress is to wander through the history of Velez-Malaga. The closer you get to the fort, the older and more Moorish-feeling the architecture becomes and it's easy to get a sense of what life must have been like behind the protection of the walls.
End your visit by heading up to the top of the fortress tower for spectacular views over the town and try to imagine a time when the walls were necessary for protection and this vantage point was used to spot approaching threats. | Plaza de la Constitucion are one of the more impressive historic sites in Velez-Malaga. To understand them we would first recommend having a read about | 32 |
I wanted to let everyone know that I received a phone call to from Banfield Pet Hospital today. This was in response to my article from December 16th titled, Why we will never return to pet smart.
Earlier this week, PetSmart left a comment on this post letting me know how sorry they we're for our loss and that I should contact Banfield directly because they are not actually part of PetSmart. The message seemed nice enough but, in my personal opinion, if Banfield operates inside the PetSmart location than one directly affects the other.
Having said that, I really appreciated PetSmart reaching out to let me know who I should be in contact with. This afternoon<|fim_middle|> been put down. However, she went about it entirely wrong. That will be addressed. I was told that the policy is to offer to collect payment first. This way the pet owner can spend as much time as needed with there beloved pet and simply leave when they are ready. Amber explained that the policy is to offer and certainly not demand or threaten to not continue with the procedure.
I was assured that this is not how they run things and that we should have been treated with kindness and compassion. She also said that they will be having some sensitivity training so that something like this doesn't happen again. I was very impressed and felt the apology was very sincere and heartfelt.
To be really honest, I feel much better about the situation now and I feel good knowing that this shouldn't happen to anyone else in the future. To take things one step further, I want to share just how far she went to make sure everything was okay. While I had Amber on the phone, I thought I would ask her if she knows anyone looking for 2 Siamese kittens. I'll explain why in a later post.
I explained what was going on and why they needed a new home and she is going to make some calls. This is where I became very impressed. Amber told me that Banfield will donate an entire year of well visits to whoever adopts the kittens.
This will not cover getting fixed but it does cover shots and that kind of thing, for an entire year. All I have to do is get her the person or persons information and she will take care of the rest. I thought that was really nice of her and well beyond anything that I had expected. She explained that Banfield has funds that they use for outreach and to give back to the community.
While this certainly doesn't undo what happened that day, it certainly goes a long way towards making things right. I'm honestly very satisfied with the response I received and In truly believe that Amber was sincere in everything she said. As far as I'm concerned, this issue is over and I'm at peace with things now.
Its nice to have our faith in humanity renewed. I am glad you recieved this compassion.
Did the Mayan's take time zones into account? | I received a phone call from Amber. She is the practice manager for a couple Banfield locations.
She wanted to reach out to me personally and apologize for not only how we we're treated but also for having to put Rogue down as well. She explained that Becky was newer and she may not have been comfortable with the whole situation and wasn't sure what to do.
She also explained that Becky started off doing the right thing by trying to collect payment before Rogue had even | 94 |
Senior briefs, May 22
By Elaine Lehman | elehman@scng.com<|fim_middle|>4:30 to 7 p.m. June 18 at the San Dimas Citizen/Community Center. The event will include live entertainment, dinner and refreshments. Guests will receive an extra raffle ticket if they wear Hawaiian attire. Cost is $6. Tickets are on at the center office, 201 E. Bonita Ave. Information: 909-394-6290.
Zumba class to begin
Registration is being accepted for a Zumba fitness class that will be offered Saturdays beginning June 5 through at the Chino Senior Center. The dance/fitness program will be held outside at Aguiar Square Saturdays during June. Preregistration is required. Cost is $5. Information: 909-591-9836.
Trip to Knott's Berry Farm Restaurant slated
Sign-ups are being accepted for a trip for lunch at Knott's Berry Farm Restaurant in Buena Park on June 8. Guests will depart at 11 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. The meal will include a fried chicken lunch with all the fixings, followed with time to visit or shop at the many shops before returning to Montclair. Cost is $45. Information: 909-625-9456.
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Elaine Lehman | reporter
Elaine Lehman has worked at the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin for almost 20 years doing a variety of editorial assistant duties including events, religion, senior information and more. A few years ago she started writing "Lunch with Lainey," a column that features inexpensive places for lunch.
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PUBLISHED: May 21, 2010 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 28, 2017 at 10:58 a.m.
Potluck feast at Gibson Center in Upland
A potluck feast will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Gibson Senior Center. The main dish will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a side dish for six to eight people or pay $4 for a ticket. The center is at 250 N. Third St. Information: 909-981-4501.
Luau planned at center
A Hawaiian luau, sponsored by InterValley Health Plan, will take place from | 169 |
Electro Service Centre opened for business in Johannesburg, in 2005 to provide component level repair services to computer and communications equipment dealers and distributors. Our goal was and still is to provide our customers with affordable, quality repairs and excellent<|fim_middle|> procedure. | service.
Today we provide low cost repair services directly to end-users.
Electronic repair technology and experience of the highest level allow ESC to offer an electronic repair service second to none.
Serving industries ranging from Telecoms to copiers has given our technicians a truly in depth knowledge of electronic control systems and their application.
Using this experience, plus the latest diagnostic tools, allows our technical staff not only to complete a quick cost effective repair but also, in many cases, to suggest ways in which similar future failures might be avoided.
ESC no nonsense approach to industrial electronic repair problems, have attracted clients ranging from small specialist engineering companies to large multinational control system manufacturers.
By passing their electronic repair problems on to ESC, we convert their time wasting and expensive operation into a profit making branch of their trading activities.
Technicians are able to notify clients of any failure trends and, if requested – replace, "at risk components" as part of the standard repair package. Final test procedures, packaging and shipping requirements are always agreed with the client as part of the repair acceptance | 209 |
Environmental groups have filed a complaint against the US government over its support of a pesticide linked to brain damage in children, one week after Donald Trump's administration rejected federally backed science and reversed an Obama-era policy.
The Pesticide Action Network and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) filed the case against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday, seeking to force the government to follow through with the Obama administration's recommendations to ban an insecticide widely used in agriculture.
The appeal in San Francisco federal court sets the stage for one of the first major legal battles between the new EPA chief, Scott Pruitt, and environmental organizations. The case is centered on a pesticide called chlorpyrifos that researchers have concluded is correlated with lower IQ, attention deficit disorders and developmental delays.
The chemical is a type of insecticide currently used on corn, strawberries, wheat, citrus, apples, broccoli and a number of other crops, as well as golf courses, turf and in greenhouses. Researchers and environmentalists have long fought for a full agricultural ban on the neurotoxic pesticide after the US government blocked the chemical for residential use in 2000 due to health concerns.
After years of litigation, the EPA released an assessment of chlorpyrifos in November, concluding that current usage of the pesticide carries dietary and drinking water risks. The EPA further concluded that the residues on food crops exceed safety standards and that there were risks to workers who apply chlorpyrifos to crops. The agency also raised concerns about risks associated with drift to schools and homes.
As a result of this growing body of research – including long-term studies suggesting moderate exposure during pregnancy can lead to long-term brain impacts on children – the Obama administration proposed banning all applications of chlorpyrifos on food.
Despite conclusions by experts in his agency, Pruitt reversed the move to ban chlorpyrifos last week, just before a federal court deadline to make a final decision on the pesticide. "We are returning to using sound science in decision-making," he said in a statement.
The action from Pruitt, who has vowed to roll back climate change and pollution regulations, means the EPA will not have to re-evaluate potential health risks of chlorpyrifos until 2022.
The new complaint, filed by lawyers with advocacy group Earthjustice,<|fim_middle|> science is not conclusive. A spokesperson said in an email on Wednesday morning that the company is aware of the complaint, but has "not had sufficient time to review it".
EPA representatives declined to comment.
Irva Hertz-Picciotto, a University of California, Davis environmental health sciences professor, compared chlorpyrifos to lead, which was widely used in the US until researchers proved that low-level exposures were harming children.
Research has further linked chlorpyrifos exposure to loss of working memory, delayed motor development and decreases in cognitive functioning.
"Parents shouldn't have to worry that a dangerous chemical might be lurking in the fruits and veggies they feed their kids," Miriam Rotkin-Ellman, senior scientist at NRDC, said in a statement.
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Network Operating System
Unlike operating systems, such as Windows, that are designed for single users to control one computer, network operating systems (NOS) coordinate the activities of multiple computers across a network. The network operating system acts as a director to keep the network running smoothly.
Network Operating System is the software that allows multiple computers to communicate, share files and hardware devices with one another. Some popular network operating systems are Novell Netware, Windows NT/2000, Linux, Sun Solaris, UNIX, and IBM OS/2.
Did you Know? The first network operating system was Novell NetWare, released in 1983. After Netware, other network operating systems were released, including Banyan VINES and Microsoft Windows NT. Some examples of other network operating systems include Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Sun Solaris, and Linux.
A common example of network operating system is a collection of personal computers along with a common printer, server and file server for archival storage, all tied together by a local network.
Features of Network Operating System
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Provide basic operating system features such as support for processors, protocols, automatic hardware detection and support multi-processing of applications.
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Disadvantages of Network Operating System:
Servers are costly
User has to depend on a central location for most operations
Maintenance and updates are required regularly
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The following links include some of the more popular peer-to-peer and client/server network operating systems.
In this Network Operating System Tutorial, we covered network operating system, operation of network operating system, Diagram of NOS, Features of NOS, Components of NOS, Advantages, and Disadvantages of NOS.
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It has clustering capabilities.
It also provides basic network administration utilities like access to the user.
It also provides priority to the printing jobs which are in the queue in the network.
It detects the new hardware whenever it is added to the system.
Types of Network Operating Systems
There are two basic types of network operating systems, the peer-to-peer NOS and the client/server NOS:
Peer-to-peer network operating systems allow users to share network resources saved in a common, accessible network location. In this architecture, all devices are treated equally in terms of functionality. Peer-to-peer usually works best for small to medium LANs and is cheaper to set up.
Client/server network operating systems provide users with access to resources through a server. In this architecture, all functions and applications are unified under one file server that can be used to execute individual client actions regardless of physical location. The client/server tends to be most expensive to implement and requires a large amount of technical maintenance. An advantage to the client/server model is that the network is controlled centrally, makes changes or additions to technology easier to incorporate.
Network Operating System Diagram
Characteristics of Network Operating System
The first characteristic of network operating systems is the support component: Network operating systems provide support for the multiple processors, applications, and hardware devices that make up a network. The systems support the users accessing the network as well as process requests for specific documents and usage of hardware. NOSs also provide protocol requests from users, including Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and other protocols.
The second characteristic of network operating systems is the security component: NOSs manage the authorization and authentication of users, computer workstations, and other devices accessing a network. If an intruder tries to access a network, the NOS blocks the unauthorized user/computer and logs the intrusion attempt within its log files. The NOS also manages software and hardware installations to keep users from installing unauthorized software and devices.
The third characteristic of network operating systems is the user setup component: Network operating systems create user accounts and manage the users logging into and out of the network. The systems also manage what file and directory services a specific user has access to, users accessing the network remotely, and how the network graphical interface looks to specific users.
The fourth characteristic of network operating systems is the printing and file services component: Like other operating systems, network operating systems manage all printing, storage, backup, and duplication services for computers and users accessing a network. The systems also control access to the Internet, local-area (LAN) and wide-area networks (WAN), port routing, and internal web services known as Intranet. NOS filters documents and files through the printing/file services immediately. More than one user can send documents and files through the network for printing, backing up, or other types of processing.
The Fifth and final characteristic of network operating systems is the email component: A NOS manages electronic mail, also known as email, for the entire network, including users accessing the NOS remotely and from the Internet. The NOS blocks SPAM and other problematic emails and sends/receives the email, as well as lets users, create additional email accounts.
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The Nature of Supreme Court Power | Reform after Bush v. Gore
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Bernard Grofman, University of California, Irvine
Danny Boggs, R. Michael Alvarez, Bernard Grofman, Mark Braden, Robert Tucker, Charles Anthony Smith, Amy Semet, Nathaniel Persily, Stephen Ansolabehere, Charles Stewart, III, Lonna Rae Atkeson, Paul Gronke, Jan E. Leighley, Jonathan Nagler, Martha Kropf, Thad E. Hall, Kathleen Moore, Khalilah L. Brown-Dean, Samuel Issacharoff, Richard H. Pildes
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Some of the nation's leading experts look at various aspects of election administration, including issues of ballot format, changes in registration procedures, the growth in the availability of absentee ballot rules and other forms of 'convenience voting', and changes in the technology used to record our votes. They also look at how the Bush v. Gore decision has been used by courts that monitor the election process and at the consequences of changes in practice for levels of invalid ballots, magnitude of racial disparities in voting, voter turnout, and access to the ballot by those living outside the United States. The editors, in their introduction, also consider the normative question of exactly what we want a voting system to do. An epilogue by two leading election law specialists looks at how election administration and election contest issues played out in the 2012 presidential election.
Offers an update to legal issues from the 2012 presidential election
Provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of issues in election administration, with clear empirical evidence offered on each
Includes contributions by many of the nation's leading experts on elections and election law
'Bush v. Gore was a momentous case not only for its direct political consequences, but also because it helped to expose the many flaws in America's antiquated and idiosyncratic electoral system. This book describes and analyzes the progress and frustrations associated with efforts to fix the US election system since the 2000 election drawing upon legal, administrative, political, and democratic theory experts. It is not only a significant work of scholarship from major election law figures. Just as importantly, it offers useful lessons about political reform for those who seek to change the US system in the future.' Bruce E. Cain, Stanford University
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'The 2000 presidential election vividly illustrated shortcomings in our election process, and subsequent developments such as early voting and frequent judicial challenges put additional pressure on the system. Alvarez and Grofman have assembled the leading scholars to critically examine reforms of the last decade and identify the work that remains to be done to ensure the integrity of elections. The conclusions they draw set the agenda for future policy.' Elizabeth Garrett, University of Southern California
'Bush v. Gore was an inflection point for the field of election administration, in terms of both how we run elections and how we view them. Alvarez and Grofman, two stars in the field, have brought together some of the best people in the field to reflect on the trends, tragedies, and triumphs that have followed in its wake. This excellent book will be of interest to experts in the field and those looking for a primer on election administration.' Heather Gerken, Yale Law School
'This volume is a nice compilation of our current understanding of election reform and administration. It will serve as a reference for scholars interested in election reform broadly, but it goes beyond description and synthesis to contribute new knowledge. The editors are extremely well qualified for the task and in no case could I name a scholar more qualified or more likely to produce quality work than the group assembled here.' J. Quin Monson, Brigham Young University
Foreword Danny Boggs
Editors' introduction R. Michael Alvarez and Bernard Grofman
Part I. Bush v. Gore in Perspective:
1. Disputed elections post Bush v. Gore Mark Braden and Robert Tucker
2. The cites that counted: a decade of Bush v. Gore jurisprudence Charles Anthony Smith
3. Bush v. Gore in the American mind: reflections and survey results on the tenth anniversary of the decision ending the 2000 election controversy Amy Semet, Nathaniel Persily and Stephen Ansolabehere
Part II. What Has Changed since Bush v. Gore:
4. What hath HAVA wrought?: consequences, intended and not, of the post-Bush v. Gore reforms Charles Stewart, III
5. Voter confidence in 2010: local, state, and national factors Lonna Rae Atkeson
6. Early voting after Bush v. Gore Paul Gronke
7. Absentee ballot regimes: easing costs or adding a step? Jan E. Leighley and Jonathan Nagler
Part III. Remaining Challenges:
8. The evolution (or not) of ballot design ten years after Bush v. Gore Martha Kropf
9. Poll workers and polling places Thad E. Hall and Kathleen Moore
10. Resolving voter registration problems: making registration easier, less costly, and more accurate R. Michael Alvarez and Thad E. Hall
11. Felon disenfranchisement after Bush v. Gore: changes and trends Khalilah L. Brown-Dean
Epilogue: Bush v. Gore and the constitutional right to vote Samuel Issacharoff and Richard H. Pildes.
R. Michael Alvarez is Professor of Political Science at the California Institute of Technology. He earned his BA from Carleton College and his PhD from Duke University. He is the author of numerous books, including Evaluating Elections: A Handbook of Methods and Standards (Cambridge University Press, 2012).
Bernard Grofman is Peltason Chair in Democracy Studies and Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine, and the immediate past director of the university's Center for the Study of Democracy. He is the author or coauthor of five books and the editor or co-editor of twenty books. He has written more than 200 research articles and research notes. He is a member of the American Academy of | 1,450 |
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Like the day my friend Fifi came over to rub my feet, which were aching from chemo-induced neuropathy (it's a thing). In 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path, I share another foot-rubbing occasion that was painfully awkward for me. So you can imagine how hard it was to say, "Sure, come on over and massage my feet." But I did, and she did, and it was holy and sacred and beautiful.
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This month's verse offers the two things our souls need most year 'round: unfailing love and unending hope.
It's okay to make things simple. God does. Look.
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It's an invitation. Even more, an expectation. Whether we say "may" (CSB) or "let" (ESV) or "show" (EXB), we are fully prepared for God to come through for us, because He always does.
What He is offering us here is hesed — a rich Hebrew word translated in lots of ways, all of them more beautiful than the brightest autumn day.
We revel in His "steadfast love" (ESV), which cannot falter. We embrace His "covenant love" (EXB) as promised in His Word. We delight in His "loyal love" (LEB) that never leaves us or forsakes us. We receive His "gracious love" (ISV) that provides a remedy for sin. We bask in His "constant love" (GNT) that will not waiver. And (my favorite word) we celebrate His "lovingkindness" (ASV), which often flows through the hearts of His people.
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Student Loan Debt Relief Lawsuits Head to Supreme Court
Multiple lawsuits are challenging President Biden's executive order to cancel up to $20,000 per borrower.
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Lead Writer | Student loan repayment, college alternatives
Eliza Haverstock is a lead writer on NerdWallet's student loans team, where she focuses on loan repayment and alternatives to traditional four-year degrees. Previously, she reported on billionaires, investing, personal finance and fintech fraud for Forbes in New York, and she also covered private markets for PitchBook in Seattle. Eliza got started at her college newspaper at the University of Virginia and interned for Bloomberg, where she spent a summer writing a feature story about plastic straws. She is based in Washington, D.C.
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Student debt relief will land in the Supreme Court.
The court agreed to hear oral arguments on Feb. 28, with an expedited decision to follow, in two cases blocking implementation of President Joe Biden's $10,000-per-borrower debt cancellation program.
In one case, an appeals court let a Texas judge's decision to block the plan and declare it illegal stand. In the other, a federal judge froze forgiveness rollout after six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration.
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About 26 million borrowers have applied for debt cancellation since the plan was announced in August.
As a result of the lawsuits, the White House ordered an eighth extension of student loan forbearance in November, extending the pause until 60 days after the Supreme Court's final decision or summer 2023, whichever comes first.
"It would be deeply unfair to ask borrowers to pay debt they wouldn't have to pay, were it not for meritless lawsuits," wrote Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in a January news release.
Six-state effort to block relief granted stay
Six states — Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Carolina — jointly claimed Biden's debt relief would harm tax revenue in their states and the finances of state-based loan agencies. On Oct. 20, a federal judge dismissed the case. The next day, the plaintiffs filed an emergency motion for a temporary stay, which the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted soon after.
The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court to lift that stay on Nov. 18. "The Eighth Circuit's erroneous injunction leaves millions of economically vulnerable borrowers in limbo, uncertain about the size of their debt and unable to make financial decisions with an accurate understanding of their future repayment obligations," Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar wrote in the appeal.
These student loan servicers and companies manage commercially-held FFELP loans, and their suit argues letting FFELP borrowers consolidate to be eligible for cancellation would hurt their bottom lines.
In response, the Biden administration in late September reversed cancellation eligibility for borrowers with commercially-held FFELP loans.
5th Circuit doubles down against Biden's plan
The Nov. 10 ruling in Texas was made in a lawsuit filed by the Job Creators Network Foundation Legal Action Fund, which asserts Biden's debt relief would violate the Administrative Procedure Act<|fim_middle|> — because he did not receive a Pell Grant while in college.
The case also questioned whether the executive branch, under the HEROES Act, had authority to cancel debt. The judge's order said, in interpreting the HEROES Act, that it does not provide "clear congressional authorization" for the relief.
"In this country, we are not ruled by an all-powerful executive with a pen and a phone," wrote Judge Mark T. Pittman, a Trump appointee.
Supreme Court denies injunction in Wisconsin case
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty sued on behalf of the Brown County Taxpayers Association in early October, arguing the relief is unlawful because it did not receive congressional approval. It also argues that Biden's debt relief violates the Equal Protection doctrine of the 14th Amendment; the White House has said the relief would likely help narrow the racial wealth gap.
The suit was dismissed on the grounds that none of the plaintiffs had standing — could show they would be harmed. The group appealed to the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. On Oct. 19, that group asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the administration from moving forward with cancellation pending the outcome of the appeal.
On Oct. 20, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who could have acted on her own or referred the request to the full court, denied it without comment or request for a response.
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Other lawsuits still in play
Arizona's attorney general filed a suit claiming that cancellation would make it harder for the state government's offices to recruit legal talent with the promise of relief through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, or PSLF. The suit also claims the cancellation would harm the state's tax revenue and thus increase the state's cost of borrowing.
The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, filed a lawsuit in Kansas on Oct. 18 challenging the legality of Biden's executive order, saying neither the president nor the Department of Education has the power to cancel student loans without congressional authorization. It also claims that cancellation undermines the ability of Cato and other nonprofit organizations to recruit employees with the promise of relief through PSLF.
Rejected challenges
Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit legal organization in D.C., claims one of its employees — a resident of Indiana — would be harmed by the cancellation tax burden in his state. In response the Education Department announced an opportunity for borrowers to opt out of relief. A federal judge denied a motion for an injunction. In response, the Pacific Legal Foundation amended the suit, seeking class-action status. The amended suit was dismissed Oct 21. On Oct. 28, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously rejected the appeal, noting that the federal debt relief program is "not compulsory." On Nov. 1, Pacific asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block the plan; Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected the request without comment on Nov. 4.
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The administration quickly appealed, but to no avail: On Nov. 30, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to reinstate Biden's plan and upheld the Texas judge's decision. The White House has previously said it would appeal directly to the Supreme Court if this happened.
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Due to various work and life commitments Bosca<|fim_middle|>ight play a gig in carraroe some night ? | Ceoil and Fiddle haven't toured since 2012. However, the lads still perform regularly together, albeit closer to home. Cathal has a number of weekly residences throughout Limerick, in locations such as Nancy Blakes Bar on Tuesdays, and Dolans Bar/restaurant/venue, on Saturdays, and Éamonn and other guest musicians perform regularly with Cathal at these sessions. Moreover, Cathal and Éamonn were keen to take time out after the release of their debut album, in order to reflect and develop musically before rushing into producing any follow up album. Is there another Bosca Ceoil and Fiddle album in the pipeline? The answer is possibly, watch this space!
14 January 2012 The King Arthur Pub Glastonbury stars 21:00.
03 February 2012- Celtic Connections (Danny Kyle Open Stage), Glasgow, Scotland.
17 June 2010 Cobblestones Bar, Dublin.
18 June 2010 Dolan's Bar, Limerick (Official launch).
19 June 2010 Savoy Hotel, Limerick (Charity concert in aid of Haiti).
20 June 2010 Seanscoil Shailearna, Connemara, Co. Galway.
25 June 2010 Furey's Bar, Sligo.
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Health Cloud Care Gaps help hospitals monitor gaps in a patient's care and communicate with patients outside the hospital setting via technologies including telehealth, said Joshua Newman, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Salesforce.
Clinicians can use the new Health Cloud Assessments features to conduct a daily survey with<|fim_middle|> plans were getting to a closed-loop system.
Salesforce is in Booth 7815. | patients to gauge, say, their level of pain or range of motion after a joint replacement surgery, for example.
The assessments can also include lifestyle, emotional response, health risks, patient activation, and other considerations.
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Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine
What are the types of COVID-19 vaccines available in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi ?
There are two types of COVID-19 vaccines available in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi: one by Sinopharm, and the other by Pfizer-BioNTech. The vaccines are offered free of charge to UAE nationals and residents who are medically eligible, according to the priority groups. This document provides Frequently Asked Questions about Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
Is the vaccination important in general?
Vaccines protect children and adults from some infectious diseases and their serious complications, and may thus lead to a healthy society relatively free from these infectious diseases and epidemics.
Vaccines achieve their purpose by protecting individuals and communities.
Vaccines are the best and most successful medical interventions.
Achieving the goals of the national preventive programs for disease eradication and elimination, as it can be prevented with vaccines, based on global strategies and best practices.
Health system development and the quality of community life.
If there are more than one COVID-19 vaccine type available, will I be able to choose which vaccine to take?
The COVID-19 vaccine that you receive will be based on the availability of the different vaccines at the time of your vaccination.
You will be advised as to the type of vaccine that you will receive at the time of your vaccination.
All of the available vaccines are effective at preventing severe COVID-19 infection.
The safety and efficiency of all vaccines used are assured, given all of the available clinical and scientific studies. Information on vaccines and any side effects are closely and continually monitored by the concerned health authorities.
For more information about available vaccine types and vaccination centers, please visit:https://www.adphc.gov.ae
What is Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and how it works?
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine uses messenger RNA (mRNA). The vaccine gives cells instructions for how to make a harmless piece of COVID-19 protein. After vaccination, the immune system will begin building an immune response and making antibodies.
Who should take the vaccine?
The vaccine can be given to everyone starting from the age of 16 years. However, the priority will be given to UAE nationals and residents who did not take any COVID-19 vaccine previously.
How many doses to be given?
Two doses, 3 weeks apart.
Is the vaccination mandatory?
Vaccination is optional; however, we advise everyone eligible take the vaccine to get the protection against COVID-19 illness and its<|fim_middle|>.
What is the time interval between taking Pfizer – BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine?
Minimum interval between a dose of Pfizer – BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and any other dose of vaccine for another disease is 2 weeks.
Is the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine better than other vaccines currently available in the UAE?
All of the vaccines authorized for use in the UAE are safe and effective in preventing serious COVID-19 infection. As the different types of vaccines being developed across the world are still new and studies are ongoing, it is important to keep up-to-date with provided information by the concerned health authorities in the UAE.
Can participants of Phase III of the clinical trials be vaccinated?
No they cannot for the time being.
How can I get more information?
You may contact the following call centers:
Ministry of Health & Prevention: 80011111.
Estijaba service at the Operation Center – Department of Health Abu Dhabi: 800 1717.
Dubai Health Authority: 800 342.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre – 056 2312171 (WhatsApp Only)
What is Isolation?
Separation of the affected person or suspected of being infected from other healthy people for the duration of the disease infection in appropriate places and health conditions, in order to prevent the transmission of the infection.
What is Quarantine?
Restricting the activities of healthy people for a period of time as determined by the competent medical authorities
What is the difference between isolation and quarantine?
Isolation and quarantine are common public health strategies used to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Isolation and quarantine keep people who are sick or exposed to illness isolated for a defined period of time to prevent the disease spread
What can happen if I am in quarantine?
You may be asked to:
stay away from others
Ensure that there are no symptoms of the disease
Contact the doctor if you develop symptoms
Does Isolation and quarantine prevent infection of others?
Quarantine and isolation are effective measures that are taken to reduce the spread of the disease to all members of society
What is surveillance?
It is a series of procedures used to determine the source of the disease and any other factors that help spread the disease. It is also used to identify infected persons, the conditions of disease spread and the method of its spread, and requires cooperation from all members of society to provide the information required by the relevant team. | complication.
Is the vaccination free for the targeted groups?
Yes, all health services related to COVID-19 vaccination are free of charge.
Where will the vaccination service be provided?
The vaccination service is being provided at healthcare facilities under "SEHA" as well as Mubadala Health Facilities. For more information about vaccination centers, please visit below website: www.adphc.gov.ae
I may not be available to take the second dose, can the appointment be changed to another day?
It is important to keep record of the second dose appointment and adhere to attend, to ensure the required level of immunity and the maximum benefit from the vaccine. It is recommended to take the second dose in the same vaccination center where the first dose was taken. The second dose of the vaccine should be administered as close to the second dose schedule as possible. If for any reason there is an unavoidable delay, contact the vaccination center to reschedule the appointment.
Is it possible to take another dose of the vaccine from another manufacturer?
Two doses of the vaccine should be taken from the same manufacturer to ensure vaccine safety and effectiveness. There is not enough information about the safety of mixing between two different vaccines so far.
Is it safe to take more than one type of COVID-19 vaccine?
The safety and efficacy of taking different types of COVID-19 vaccines are currently being evaluated. There is not enough information about the safety of mixing between two different vaccines so far.
Is vaccination safe for older adults and people with chronic conditions?
Yes, vaccination is safe for older adults and people with chronic conditions. It is recommended to provide the vaccine to these groups as they are at risk of developing complication when infected with COVID-19. The medical team will evaluate in case there is a reason to prevent getting vaccinated.
Is vaccination safe for people taking medications?
This will be evaluated by the medical team. You need to inform the team of all medications you are taking and if you have allergies of any kind.
Can pregnant women and lactating women get Pfizer – BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
There are some safe options for breastfeeding woman depending on the age of the child. Breastfeeding woman can consult the doctor to provide details about available options. As for pregnant women, there is not enough information about the safety of the vaccine in pregnant women.
Who should not take the vaccine?
Participants of Phase III of the clinical trial.
Recipients of a single or multiple doses of any other COVID-19 vaccines.
Pregnant women.
People with certain conditions (based on evaluation of the medical team).
People with severe allergic reaction to any component in the vaccine.
Will the vaccine give protection from COVID-19 virus?
The COVID-19 vaccine will reduce the chance of transmission and spread of COVID-19 infection to others. When many people are vaccinated, COVID-19 virus is less likely to spread in the community. Sufficient immunity against COVID-19 virus does not develop until about two weeks after receiving the second dose. Some people may be exposed to COVID-19 virus before getting the maximum benefit from the vaccine. Some people may still get COVID-19 despite having a vaccination and good immunity, but symptoms are more likely to be less severe.
What are the side effects of the vaccine
The vaccine is like any other medicine, could cause some side-effects, however, the risk of severe reaction is rare. Some minor side effects may occur following a vaccination, including:
Pain, swelling, redness, at the vaccination site.
Fever, chills, headache, tiredness, nausea.
Muscle pain, joint pain.
Feeling unwell.
Some people might develop other side effects such as signs of severe allergic reaction.
Generally, the mild symptoms subside without treatment. If symptoms seem to get worse, seek advice from a healthcare provider to get the required treatment.
What should I do if I experience any side effects after getting the vaccine?
You may call 024493333 (option number 3) to notify side effects (in Emirate of Abu Dhabi), or you can go to the nearest healthcare facility if needed.
What do I do after taking vaccine?
After you have had the first dose, make sure you keep a record of the second dose appointment. It is important to have the two doses of the vaccine to get the optimal vaccine effectiveness. It is also important to continue following all the precautionary measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. It is important to take the second dose in the same vaccination center where the first dose was taken.
Can I stop taking precautionary measures after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
No, you must continue to adhere to all the precautionary measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
Will the vaccine provide immunity forever or should be repeated, e.g. yearly?
The concerned health authorities are currently working to determine the periodicity of taking the vaccine, as in the case with other vaccines, such as the seasonal influenza vaccine, to ensure adequate immunity of people. It is difficult to determine the exact period of protection provided by the vaccine at this stage, because the vaccination rounds only began recently and the vaccine's efficacy may differ from one person to another.
Can I get vaccinated if I am sick?
It is better to consult your doctor.
Can people with history of COVID-19 infection be vaccinated?
People with current COVID-19 infection can receive the vaccine after clinical recovery to around four weeks after onset of symptoms or four weeks from the first confirmed positive result in those who are asymptomatic. Recipients of passive antibody therapy, who received the therapy as part of COVID-19 treatment, should wait 90 days before getting vaccinated with Pfizer BionNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Does Pfizer – BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine changes our DNA?
The mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA (genetic material) is kept. The body breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA shortly after they have triggered the immune system. Therefore, the vaccine does not change our DNA nor does it cause any effect on our genes.
Does Pfizer – BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine dermal fillers
Persons who have received dermal fillers may develop swelling at or near the filler injection site, usually face or lips following recipient of the vaccine. The swelling appears to be temporary and resolves with medical treatment. COVID-19 vaccine can be administered to people who have received injectable dermal fillers who have no contraindications or precautions for vaccination. Contact your healthcare provider if swelling develops at or near the site of dermal filler following vaccination.
Should a woman reschedule a "mammogram" appointment if recently received COVID-19 vaccine?
The vaccine can cause swollen lymph nodes under the arm in which the vaccine was given. This swelling is a normal sign that the body is building protection against COVID-19. However, it is possible that this swelling could cause a false reading on a mammogram. Therefore, it is recommended to wait 4 – 6 weeks after the second dose before having a mammogram, as long as the delay does not have a negative impact on the woman's health.
Can I transmit COVID-19 to anyone else, after I have had the vaccine?
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Ananuri (em georgiano:ანანური) é uma fortaleza no rio Aragvi na região de Mtsqueta-Mtianécia na Geórgia, cerca de 66 quilômetros ao norte de Tbilisi, na estrada militar que leva a Kazbegui.
O complexo da fortaleza de Ananuri era a sede dos Eristavis (duques) de Aragvi, uma dinastia feudal que governava a região desde o século XIII. O castelo foi palco de inúmeras batalhas.
Em 1739, ele foi atacado e queim<|fim_middle|>
Dentro da fortaleza existem duas igrejas. O mais antigo é o da Virgem, que data da primeira metade do século XVII.
Ver também
História da Geórgia
Mtsqueta-Mtianécia
Igrejas da Geórgia
Fortificações da Geórgia | ado pelas forças de um ducado rival, comandado por Shanshe de Ksani. O clã Aragvi foi massacrado, no entanto, quatro anos depois, os camponeses locais se rebelaram contra o governo de Shamshe, matando os usurpadores e convidando o rei Teimuraz II para governá-los. No entanto, em 1746, o rei teve que reprimir outra insurreição camponesa, com a ajuda do rei Heráclio II de Caquécia. A fortaleza permaneceu em uso até o início do século XIX. Em 2007, o complexo entrou na lista provisória do programa do Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO.
Arquitetura
A fortificação consiste em dois castelos conectados por uma parede lateral. A parte superior tem uma grande torre quadrada, enquanto a inferior tem uma torre redonda. | 219 |
mother of all media buys
You think media placement for your client is complicated? Don't go whining to Katherine Kinsella. With a budget of less than $8 million, she had to reach the entire literate world.
Her client? Google. On October 28, Google settled a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of authors whose works it scanned for its ambitious Book Project, an ongoing attempt to digitize every book on earth, creating the universe's most comprehensive (and searchable) virtual public library.
According to today's New York Times, Google agreed to pay $125 million to create a system by which customers will pay to read a copyrighted book, with Google and the writer both taking percentages. But before writers can be paid, they need to be found.
How to reach writers in every country of the world?
"We recommended print ads to reach writers. Because writers are readers," explained Kinsella, president of Kinsella Media, an ad agency specializing in notices for class action lawsuits. She advised the company at the forefront of digital space to concentrate its spending in analog media: newspapers, magazines, even poetry journals.
That meant negotiating space sales all over the world, except in countries where buys are prohibited due to US trade embargoes: Cuba, North Korea and Burma⎯oops, Myanmar.
"Some publications wouldn't let us buy space at first," laughed Katherine, when I spoke with her today. "Because they were afraid of pissing off Google. They didn't want to be on the wrong side of a company that big."
"Newspapers in Costa Rica, Brazil and Russia flat out refused our money," recalled Belinda Bulger, an attorney who worked with Kinsella on the project, "until they figured out the buy was legit because they saw the ads<|fim_middle|> ever ...
saatchi gets london commuters to break into dance
recession? what recession?
need to spiff up your wardrobe for job interviews? | running elsewhere, in other countries or in competitive journals."
As challenging as the buy, was translating the ad into 70 languages."We had to figure out how to communicate words and phrases that don't exist in other countries and cultures," Katherine said, adding,"There's nothing we'll be afraid to take on, after this."
Print ads drive target to a website (also in your choice of 70 languages) that describes the settlement in excruciating detail, even down to defining the word "Book": a written or printed work…on sheets of paper bound together. (Hail from a bleak and paperless future.)
But if you're an author (I'm talking to you, Bob, Steffan, George) don't get your hopes up for payouts to offset depleted 401Ks. Payment for each book is $60 and made only once, no separate payments for hardback and paperback. If you're the author of, say, an essay in an anthology, you've got (woohoo) five bucks from Google coming your way.
Sorry, ad copy isn't part of the settlement. Copyright is protected, not copywrite.
Labels: Author's Guild vs. Google, class action, google, Google Book Settlement, Katherine Kinsella, Kinsella Media, media buy, mother of all media buys, New York Times, newspapers, writers
BOB HOFFMAN said...
It'll be the only 60 bucks I ever made on that damn book.
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Ural Airlines (U6) is a Russian airline that was founded in 1943 as part of Aeroflot (SU) and was spun off as<|fim_middle|>29 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It also has a codeshare agreement with Czech Airlines (OK). The airline's fleet of 34 aircraft are primarily configured with Business Class and Economy Class cabins, though some planes used for charter flights have a single Economy Class cabin.
Грубые матерчатые чехлы имеют крепление под подголовники, но даже их не ставят.
"dont fly with this airline"
"Imagine Losing Your Holiday and All That You Paid for It!"
"I am still so devastated. Our holiday was ruined, and I lost all of the money I had paid for my trip." | an independent company in 1993. It is headquartered in Yekaterinburg and operates from a hub at Koltsovo International Airport (SVX). Secondary hubs are located at Moscow Domodedovo International Airport (DME) and Saint Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED). Ural Airlines flies to more than 40 destinations in | 73 |
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Birlinn Limited wins the Saltire Publisher of the Year Award
Hugh Andrew, founder and Managing Director, received the award on behalf of those who work for and with the company and who have helped to build it to what it is over the years – writers, editors, illustrators and designers, all the staff and freelancers, agents, publicists, printers and booksellers, the in-house production, finance, sales, marketing, and digital teams, and the sales reps out on the road.
Hugh said, 'Together the members of Birlinn family have achieved many great things. To receive this award in our 25th anniversary year is very gratifying. I am incredibly proud of the team and offer my own thanks to them for the work that goes in, often unseen, to make publishing of this standard a possibility.'
Alexander McCall Smith said, 'Nobody could deserve this honour more than Birlinn. This team of energetic and highly creative people has achieved wonders over the last few years, proving that Scottish publishing, once the envy of the world, can do it again. Not only are their books fascinating and useful – they are beautifully designed and printed. I am delighted with their success.'
Birlinn Limited was established in 1992 and celebrated 25 years of publishing in Scotland earlier this year. The name comes from the old Norse word 'birlinn', meaning a long boat or small galley used especially in the Hebrides and West Highlands of Scotland in the Middle Ages. The first book published by the company back in 1992 was a reissue of Neil Munro's Para Handy and it has been in print ever since. The small team behind the publishing output is based in Newington in Edinburgh and the staff work incredibly hard to build and maintain the reputation of publishing house, both in the UK and around the world.
The full company is comprised of a number of imprints:
Birlinn – Scottish and general UK interest books, biography, history, military history, mapping, cookery and Scottish Gaelic.
BC Books – a children's imprint, launched in 2015 and now providing writing and illustration of the highest quality for young readers across the UK. The editors,<|fim_middle|> dedicated to nurturing young readers and helping them discover a passion for reading that will last a lifetime.
Polygon – literary fiction and poetry, both classic and modern, from writers such as Robin Jenkins, George Mackay Brown and the author of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith, to music and film titles including Stuart Cosgrove's Young Soul Rebels. International writers including Jan-Philipp Sendker are also published under this imprint.
Arena Sport – a sport imprint. The sport books published to date range from football and rugby, to golf, running and cycling. These books have an international as well as national appeal.
John Donald – publishes academic books of great renown across the world. | writers and illustrators behind this list are | 8 |
Photographer tests iPhone 6/Plus cameras, Focus Pixels, Exposure Control, OIS and more
Christian Zibreg on September 19, 2014
As Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus hit store shelves in the<|fim_middle|> low-light performance, "a massive viewfinder" and such tools as time-lapse videos, auto-focus video, manual exposure control and more.
And how do you like these images?
Would you say that the iPhone 6's camera is a marked improvement over the iPhone 5s's shooter?
[Austin Mann via The Verge]
Video: all iPhone sapphire lenses scratch tested
Apple shares a pair of slow-motion videos as part of 'Shot on iPhone 6' campaign
Olloclip launches new telephoto and ultra wide-angle Active Lens for latest iPhones | United States and a few major markets around the world, first hands-on videos are appearing online (and let's not forget about torture tests, too).
Teaming up with The Verge, professional photographer Austin Mann put the handsets' enhanced cameras through the paces on beautiful locations in Iceland.
He took a series of photographs and videos that do an excellent job showing off improvements such as the new Focus Pixels, manual Exposure Control, higher-resolution Panorama photography, Slo-Mo video enhancements and Optical Image Stabilization.
The results are quite impressive: the more accurate sensor, Apple's enhanced signal image processor inside the A8 chip and iOS 8's software improvements enable noticeably sharper images, despite the same eight-megapixel camera resolution.
Focus Pixels on the new handsets are "a big deal," notes Mann.
Enabled by the new Apple-designed image signal processor, Focus Pixels provide the sensor with more information about your image, "giving you better and faster autofocus that you can even see in preview," according to Apple.
The scene below was captured with the iPhone 5s's rear camera.
Right below: the same scene shot using an iPhone 6 Plus. The difference in quality and details is readily visible, thanks to Focus Pixels.
The following image, also taken on an iPhone 6 Plus, blew me away.
"I really enjoy the challenge and spontaneity of capturing powerful images without directing them," writes Mann. "I love to explore, see a moment coming, line up the shot and capture it as it passes".
Another major iPhone 6 improvement in the camera department: manual exposure control allowing you to manually lighten or darken your photos and videos in real-time, with a simple nudge of the slider in either direction.
This image was taken on an iPhone 6 Plus without exposure control.
And the same image, this time taken using exposure controls.
Check out Mann's video below.
As for the optical image stabilization on the iPhone 6 Plus (commonly found on DSLRs) and the software image stabilization on the iPhone 6, these features help reduce shakiness and blurring when shooting video or capturing photos.
But thanks to Focus Pixels, the handsets can now provide constant focus as you capture video. That's right, no longer do you have to tap-to-refocus like an animal when panning the camera around or when an object appears in the foreground.
Unfortunately, Mann's video highlighting image stabilization and auto-focus video isn't embeddable so I'll just post a comparison frame below.
"Time-lapses are another great place to use auto-exposure and auto-focus lock," Mann writes. "Doing so will ensure your iPhone isn't constantly shifting focus as new elements enter and leave the frame".
Don't forget to check out Austin's website and give other videos a watch.
The iPhone 6/Plus can capture 1080p video at 60 frames per second and create Slo-Mo clips at 240 frames per second. By comparison, the iPhone 5s captures 1080p video in standard 30FPS and Slo-Mo footage at 120FPS.
"The great thing about carrying the iPhone as my primary shooting device is it's simple yet so powerful: it's ready to capture virtually any scenario I encounter," remarked Mann. "It enables images like this in a way no other camera ever could, no matter the cost," he said.
Mann wraps up by concluding that photographers are "really going to enjoy" the new handsets due to features like way better | 720 |
Four Seasons launches Bali's first hotel arrival by river raft
Famed for its dramatic treetop arrival via a suspension bridge, the World's #1 Hotel is now offering guests a 180-degree change of perspective, with Bali's first hotel arrival by river raft.
Submerged in a river valley close to the artistic center of Ubud, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has launched the innovative rafting check-in as an option for guests transferring from its sister Resort, the beach-front Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay on Bali's south-west coast. Instead of the usual 90-minute road transfer, travellers combining a stay at both Resorts can instead be taken by private car (60 minutes' drive) to the departure point for a two-hour rafting adventure down Bali's longest river, the Ayung. While they enjoy a leisurely guided adventure through Class III rapids with views of lush jungle, rice terraces and majestic gorges, their luggage continues by car and precedes their arrival at Four Seasons Resort Sayan.
After discovering secluded sites – including a natural holy spring and an historic dam belonging to Bali's th-century UNESCO World Heritage-listed subak irrigation system – rafters land directly at the Resort's Riverside Restaurant. Waiting staff ensure a seamless check-in and within minutes guests are relaxing in their room, delivering a hotel arrival unlike any other.
"The Resort is well known for its magical rooftop arrival. Many guests stop in their tracks and are even brought to tears as they cross the bridge, full of wonder and awe, listening to the forest 'symphony' and descending into the hotel from the treetops. This new arrival by river offers the opposite view with a slow reveal from under the canopy of trees, making it perfect for repeat guests who have experienced the bridge arrival before," says Resort Manager Gianni Costa. "It does not feel like a check-in experience, but rather a transition to another world, welcomed by the friendliest people on Earth."
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A new Tourism potential in Tanzania: The Southern Circuit
A new Tourism potential is about to be unlocked In Tanzania. All roads and international air routes will in the near future, be leading to the Southern circuit, as the tour operators have major plans to open new tourism revenue streams.
Complimenting the Government's drive to transform the Southern tourism circuit, the key tourism players are currently scouting for apt partners to invest heavily in accommodations as part of a strategy to open up the area for travel.
It is understood, the Fifth Government under President Dr John Pombe Magufuli is working overtime to put up hardware infrastructures as it seeks to unleash the full economic potential of the area.
Impressed by the government move to designate Iringa as the Southern circuit hub, Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) last week deployed a delegation led by its Vice-Chairman, Mr Henry Kimambo to identify new potential members in its effort to establish a chapter in the area to cater for the entire Southern circuit.
"We want to replicate the best practices from the northern tourism circuit to Southern shred," Mr Kimambo told the tour operators in Iringa during the engagement meeting.
He revealed that TATO plans to bring its services close to its members in Southern circuit, comprising Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe and Mbeya anytime soon.
This implies that the 36-year-old advocacy agency for a multi-billion dollar industry, with its base in northern safari capital of Arusha, will soon have a liaison office in Iringa to take care its Southern circuit members.
Mr Kimambo said that his association was aware that the Southern circuit based tour operators not only have their own different issues but also need strong ties with their northern tourism circuit peers if the tourism potential is to be unleashed.
Presenting the benefits before the Southern Circuit tour operators, TATO Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sirili Akko said lobbying and advocacy is a core service offered by his association.
"Members enjoy the conducive business environment as TATO represent a collective voice for private tour operators in lobbying and advocate towards the common goal of improving the business climate in Tanzania" Mr Akko explained.
TATO also provides unparalleled networking opportunities for its members, allowing individuals tour operators or company to connect with their peers, mentors, and other industry leaders and policymakers.
As a member, one is in the unique position to attend conventions, seminars, award dinners and other related events with like-minded professionals in the field. These events are attended by the brightest minds and are a hotbed of ideas and collaborative efforts.
"An association's annual General meeting represents an incredible opportunity for members to meet and network with the largest gathering of their peers during the year" Mr Sirili explained.
TATO also trains its members on key issues such as labour laws, tax compliance, corporate social responsibility, conservation issues, among others, he noted.
As if that was not enough, TATO members also enjoy the service of having a platform where they channel their operational or policy related challenges to the government for a solution.
Members are also bonded together as they advocate for their peers and share their challenges and triumphs with one another, TATO CEO explained.
"Indeed, TATO provides members with a competitive advantage because they become active, informed members of their industry" Mr Sirili said, stressing that his members also get updates on all issues on tourism and related sectors by providing resources, information, and opportunities they might not have had otherwise.
Thanks to USAID PROTECT Project for building the capacity of TATO, an umbrella organization with over 300 members, for it to become an efficient advocacy agency for the tourism sector.
Project coordinator, Mr Jumapili Chenga said the scaling up membership base for TATO is one of his scheme's components.
Iringa Region Tourism Officer, Ms Hawa Mwichaga was grateful that at the long last a strategy to unlock the Southern tourism circuit has stepped up a gear.
Tour operators from Iringa, Mbeya and other regions namely Ernest Luwala, Nancy Mfugale, Modestus Mdemu, Serafina Lanzi supported the idea of joining TATO as a concrete step to spur tourism in southern circuit.
Natural Resources and Tourism Ministry's officer-in-charge for Southern Circuit, Ms Tully Kulanya said her zone has a great potential for tourism business.
"The Southern Parks are the perfect destinations for travelers looking for plentiful and rare wildlife in a remote area of Africa" Ms Kulanya noted.
The national parks namely Mikumi, Udzungwa, Kitulo Ruaha, as well as Selous Game Reserve, have fewer visitors and give the feeling of being all-alone. Activities include game drives in open vehicles, boat safaris, and walking safaris. These safaris include flights between the parks.
Tanzania's earnings from tourism jumped 7.13 percent in 2018, helped by an increase in arrivals from foreign visitors, the government has said.
Tourism is the main source of hard currency in Tanzania, best known for its beaches, wildlife safaris and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Revenues from tourism fetched $2.43 billion for the year, up from $2.19 billion in 2017, Prime Minister, Mr Kassim Majaliwa said in a presentation to parliament.
Tourist arrivals totaled 1.49 million in 2018, compared with 1.33 million a year ago, Majaliwa said.
President John Magufuli's government said it wants to bring in 2 million visitors a year by 2020.
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Two Australian Heroes killed when saving a tourist from drowning
Tourism and Dairy are popular in Port Campbell, a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. The town is on the Great Ocean Road, west of the Twelve Apostles, in the Shire of Corangamite and has less than 500 residents.
Two of these residents a father and son today drowned trying to rescue a tourist from rough on Sunday have been described as selfless members of the local community and "like peas in a pod".
Ross, 71, and Andrew Powell, 32, were life-long members of the Port Campbell Surf Life Saving Club and were prominent figures in the local dairy farming industry.
They, along with one other lifesaver, were attempting to save a tourist at Sherbrook River, near the Twelve Apostles on Victoria's south-west coast, on Sunday morning when their boat flipped.
The father and son were declared dead at the scene, while the third lifesaver was seriously injured and airlifted to The Alfred hospital.
Ross was an inaugural member of the lifesaving club when it was formed in 1965 and maintained it his whole life putting his community first.
A 30-year-old male tourist got into trouble wading near the entrance to the Sherbrook River, a 10-minute drive from the Twelve Apostles, about 11am.
Rough surf caused the rescue boat to flip, tossing the three lifesavers into the ocean in an area Cr Trotter said was notoriously dangerous.
An emergency helicopter managed to safe one of rescuers and the tourist out of the water, however, the father and son's bodies were later found.
The surviving rescue worker, a man in his 50s, has injuries to his back and legs and was airlifted to The Alfred hospital in a serious condition. He remained in a serious but stable condition on Sunday evening.
The tourist who was swept into the water suffered hypothermia and was taken by road ambulance to the Warrnambool hospital in a stable condition.
Mr James said initial investigations found all three lifesavers had been wearing life jackets.
Earlier reports suggested the tourist was taking photographs when he was swept off a rock at the mouth of the river, but emergency services say this was not the case.
The Port Campbell Hotel said on Facebook that live music at the venue had been canceled due to the "heartbreaking tragedy in our community".
Police are preparing a report for the coroner
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Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Haike Hotel opens in China's innovation hub
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International's innovation incubator brand for global travelers, today opens the brand new 191-room Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Hotel, bringing high-tech, modern style and a vibrant new social scene to Shanghai as the first Aloft hotel in the city.
Owned by Shanghai Tech University Hotel Management Limited, Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Haike Hotel is the first international hotel located in the central area of Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Pudong. Ideally situated within a prime hub for innovation and technology businesses, the hotel is also located within a short drive from the New International Expo Center and Shanghai Disney Resort among other attractions.
"We're excited to debut the Aloft Hotels brand in Shanghai, bringing the next generation of travelers to an up-and-coming tech and innovation hub in the city. The new Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Haike Hotel will become Shanghai's newest social hub, where creative self-expressers can meet and mingle in a casual, friendly environment over cocktails at the W XYZ bar," said Mike Fulkerson, Vice President, Brand & Marketing, Asia-Pacific, Marriott International. "What's more, travelers and locals alike will be able to see emerging local bands at the Live at Aloft evenings held regularly at the hotel."
"Our entire team is proud to be part of the first Aloft hotel in Shanghai and the first international hotel in Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park Pudong. Our hotel will definitely allow value-conscious travelers in pursuit of a smart travel experience to stay connected, network, and relax in style," said Andy Shen, General Manager of Aloft Shanghai Zhangjiang Haike Hotel.
The hotel is located 25 kilometers away from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and close to nearby attractions, within a short walking distance from Chamtime Square, Greenland Being Fun Plaza and ZhongKe Road Station of Metro 13.
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New sales leader at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC & Kimpton George Hotel
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC and Kimpton George Hotel announced the hire of Katherine Saad-Loman as director of sales and marketing for both boutique hotels in Washington, DC. Saad-Loman brings a strong resort, catering, and luxury hotel background to the position, as well as nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
In her new role, Saad-Loman will drive all sales and marketing activities for Kimpton's Hotel Monaco Washington DC and Hotel George. Saad-Loman's day to day as director of sales and marketing for the two hotels will be spent with an emphasis on working with key corporate accounts while also leading the hotels' expert sales, catering, and events staff. Under her guidance, the team will continue to create ridiculously personalized meetings, weddings, and creative event experiences, offering seasonally-inspired food and beverage in partnership with the hotels' talented restaurant teams. Saad-Loman will also spearhead strategy for all sales segments and oversee the approach toward revenue, digital marketing, advertising and public relations efforts for the hotels.
Saad-Loman joins Kimpton with varied and impressive experience. She began her career at Hilton Singer Island Ocean Front Resort where she increased catering sales 350% across her three year term. After learning the ropes of a conference hotel, Saad-Loman gained experience as a director of food and beverage at Imperial Lake Golf and Country Club in Mulberry, Florida. She then cut her teeth in a number sales and operations roles throughout central Florida and Baltimore before joining the team at Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort as a senior sales and catering manager. She continued to advance her career at top hotels in the Florida market before returning to the Mid-Atlantic as a director of sales and marketing at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites in Delaware. Prior to joining the team at Kimpton, she was task force director of sales and marketing with Crestline Hotels & Resorts in Fairfax, Virginia.
A world traveler and graduate of Catham College in Pittsburgh, Saad-Loman has called the greater DC area home for the past seven months. Outside of work, she can be found planning her next trip, finding places to use her fluent French and recommends everyone live abroad at least once in their lives. Saad-Loman is a member of Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) with a passion for mentoring those looking to hone their sales and leadership skills, and she also volunteers, teaching financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to first graders through Junior Achievement of Greater Washington in her spare time. Saad-Loman brings a stylish sense of leadership and a wide range of sales and marketing experience to both Hotel George and Hotel Monaco Washington DC.
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Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina opens at the end of April
Dusit International has signed a Franchise Agreement with Al Masar Hotel Management LLC, to upgrade the former Dusit Residence Dubai Marina to the Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina.
Located at the Marina, a popular tourist destination and preferred residential area just off the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, which includes Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Dubai Knowledge Village, the 146-key property is currently being refurbished and will comprise Serviced Apartments, Holiday Homes and Residential units in a choice of one, two or three-bedroom configurations.
Designed to facilitate business and leisure, the upgraded property will feature meeting facilities, a fully equipped gym, a spa, a wellness-focused restaurant serving healthy and organic foods, and a bakery.
Damac Metro and Tram Stations, the Marina Mall, and The Beach Mall are all within walking distance. Attractions such as Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai, Ibn Battuta Mall, Emirates Golf Club, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Park and Wild Wadi Water Park can all be reached in 10 – 15 minutes by car. The Dubai World 2020 Expo site is also only a short drive away.
"We are delighted to sign this franchise agreement with Al Masar Hotel Management LLC for Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina," said Mr Lim Boon Kwee, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. "The comfort and convenience of the Dusit Princess brand, and the property's prime location, make it an attractive proposition for anyone looking for a short- or long-term base in the city, especially with the Dubai Expo 2020 coming up."
H.E. Abdulla Alnuaimi, Chairman, Al Masar Hotel Management LLC, said, "By signing this franchise agreement we can further position the property to delight residents and guests with Dusit's unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality. And we look forward to establishing Dusit Princess Residences Dubai as the premier place to live, stay, visit and conduct business."
Known globally for its distinctive brand of gracious hospitality inspired by authentic Thai values, Bangkok-based Dusit International opened its first hotel in the Middle East more than 15 years ago, in Dubai. Today, the company operates five hotels across the region, including three in the GCC – namely Dusit Thani Dubai, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, and dusitD2 Kenz Dubai. According to its plans, Dusit will have nine hotels in operation in the GCC by the end of the year.
Dusit Princess Residences Dubai will be the third Dusit-branded property in Dubai, following Dusit Thani Dubai and dusitD2 Kenz. A fourth Dusit-branded property, Dusit Princess Rijas, is slated to open in 2020.
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Jamaica's Tourism Minister Bartlett pumps J$200 million into Linkages Networks
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has committed J$200 million to the Linkages Networks to help build out more products to enhance the visitor experience and ensure more inclusive growth in the sector.
Speaking at the launch of the new Top Events Jamaica Initiative yesterday at Devon House, Minister Bartlett said, "This year, we will be spending 200 Million dollars on the Networks to create the level of inclusiveness that connects the ordinary Jamaican to the tourism product and the product to the ordinary Jamaican.
This will be a huge game changer and we are going to change the narrative and also change the feeling of the public that tourism is only for the bigger suppliers and doesn't include the smaller players."
The Tourism Linkages Network's (TLN's) main focus has been to bring local tourism suppliers in contact with other sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing. In doing so, the Linkages Network creates more economic opportunities for our local tourism suppliers who can then earn more.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (1st R) paused for a photo at the track and field display at the launch of the new Top Events Jamaica Initiative yesterday at Devon House
Driving this inclusive growth are five networks geared towards building out authentic Jamaican experiences for the visitors and increasing the earning potential of small suppliers and they are – Gastronomy, Sports and Entertainment, Shopping, Knowledge and Health and Wellness.
The new Top Events Jamaica initiative, being spearheaded by the TLN, is designed to increase visitor participation in events and activities island-wide through strategic partnerships and leveraging the power of technology, social media, and advertising.
In highlighting the importance of this new platform, Minister Bartlett, said, "Top Events will place all our best entertainment products and offerings under one roof. In doing so we are allowing visitors and locals alike to chance to find these offerings with the click of a button. Top events will be a critical element that brings together our authentic Jamaican entertainment products under one roof through the use of technology.
This type of interface is critical in the age of technology especially given that entertainment forms a large part of why people travel and as such there is value in building out more products of this nature to drive arrivals and growth in the sector."
The Top Events initiative will include a microsite and an easy to use mobile app to increase visitor awareness and participation in the over 900 events held in Jamaica each month. To qualify for listing on Top Events, event organizers must meet the predetermined criteria outlined by the TLN that guarantees continuity in the content delivery and effective data capture.
The TLN's Sports and Entertainment Network (SEN) will be the driving force behind Top Events Jamaica and the body ultimately responsible for the final selection of "Top Events" to be added to the event calendar.
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Solomon Islands dive operators to establish formal association
A major step forward for the future promotion and development of the Solomon Islands dive tourism sector, the destination's main dive operators have agreed to combine resources to create a formal representative body – Dive Operators Solomon Islands (DOSI).
The move follows a recent forum in Honiara facilitated by Strongim Bisnis, an Australian government initiative working in partnership with local companies and operators to promote business growth.
All participants unanimously agreed on the need for a formal association to champion issues affecting the local dive industry in relation to the overall growth of the tourism industry.
Forum attendees included Tulagi Dive, Raiders Hotel & Dive, Driftwood Solomon Islands, Biliki Cruises, Dive Munda/Solomon Islands Dive Expeditions, Yawana Dive, Dive Gizo and Uepi Island Resort
Gizo-based Sanbis Resort and Solomon Dive Adventures are also expected to become DOSI members.
Other stakeholders taking part included the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Tourism Solomons, Solomon Airlines, and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Representatives from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade and NZAid also attended.
Welcoming the development, Tourism CEO, Josefa 'Jo' Tuamoto underlined the important role a strong, united dive operators' association can play in helping to shape the country's tourism future.
"This has certainly been the case in several of our neighbouring destinations where dive operators have combined resources to form industry bodies and in the process taken action in helping to propel increased international visitation numbers," Mr Tuamoto said.
"From our perspective, tourism is ever growing in importance as a key economical driver for the Solomon Islands and with international divers making up a large percentage of the 28,000 international visitors we host every year, we need to do all possible to ensure we maximise the opportunity.
"Having a strong, uniform voice with the ability to help raise and tackle pertinent issues affecting this key sector is timely.
"This voice in synch with stakeholders will enable us jointly to drive what has the potential to act as a very powerful industry lobby."
The Solomon Islands is renowned as one of the world's foremost dive locations.
Just last December the Solomons Islands was named one of the world's top 10 dive destination's in the prestigious annual 'Dive Travel Awards' conducted by the world's largest dive publication, British-based Dive Magazine UK.
In 2017 CNN Travel ranked the Solomon Islands as one of its 10 best snorkelling locations.
The destination's 992 islands and unspoilt coral reefs literally teem with huge numbers and unique varieties of marine life.
Add to this the dozens of WWII shipwrecks and downed aircraft that litter the seabed, so much so that in one area just a short journey from the country's capital Honiara has been renamed 'Iron Bottom Sound'.
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How does India travel? Let us count the 94 billion ways
Bain & Company and Google India are together launching a report on "How Does India Travel." According to the report, the Indian traveler has come of age, spending approximately $94 billion in 2018 on around 2 billion domestic and international trips. This has helped the Indian travel and tourism industry achieve unprecedented scale, and the momentum is expected to continue with the industry growing at a 13 percent CAGR to $136 billion by 2021, according to a report.
Fueled by digital, Indian travelers are expected to spend an additional $24 billion on online travel bookings over the next 3 years. The report outlines how India spends on travel, the influence of online channels in their purchase journey, and potential growth opportunities for travel businesses until 2021.
Deep diving into the $136 billion spends, the report cites a 12 percent growth in transportation ($50 billion), 13 percent growth in lodging ($21 billion) and consumption, which includes spends on shopping, recreation and food, to grow at 13 percent ($65 billion) over the next three years. Additionally, as more people come online, smartphone penetration improves and use of digital payments goes up, the report estimates that Indian travelers will spend an additional $24 billion on online travel bookings over the next three years, a growth from 25 percent in 2018 to 35 percent in 2021.
Online is a significant source of research
Elucidating the planning journey of Indian travelers, both for business and leisure, the report calls out five phases of a customer journey – Interest, Research, Booking, Experience and Sharing. The report states that during key research-heavy phase of interest, research and experience, digital plays a pivotal role with over 86 percent of consumers being influenced by online channels. During this phase, travelers spend their maximum time on search, travel tour provider websites, price comparison websites, and travel articles. Online video too plays a significant role with 21 percent of travelers being influenced by this platform. In the booking and sharing phase, the report states that nearly 60 percent of customers book transport and lodging online, and over 50 percent share feedback online with social media being the dominant platform.
Talking about the market opportunities for online travel players, Vikas Agnihotri, Country Director – Sales, Google India said, "New users perceive that online channels are geared towards the more frequent flyers and experience-oriented travelers; and existing travelers research online but the lack of trust in payments and booking experience make them end up booking offline. If travel players tap these online users through personalized marketing, messaging and travel plans, they can further augment online travel bookings. This can be done by adopting digital technologies to influence customers early in the journey and moving from one-time engagement to ongoing relationships to have a positive impact."
"There is a perception amongst consumers that online channels are geared towards premium customers, along with a marked distrust around payment and pricing terms. It is imperative for businesses to address these concerns in order to effectively tap into the growing base of users." Arpan Sheth, partner Bain & Company said.
Decoding the Indian travelers
The report further identified the five cohorts of travelers in India, across business and leisure travel, and categorized each against their online research behavior:
Frequent flyers: Nearly 70 percent of them booked online, cumulatively spent $17 billion in 2018. They make their choices based on convenience, availability, brand preference and past experiences.
Budget business traveler: 86 percent of them researched online whereas only 60 percent book online, cumulatively spent $20 billion in 2018. This cohort makes their decisions based on cost of travel, availability and consultation amongst their personal business network.
Experience-oriented traveler: Around 70 percent of their bookings were done online. and cumulatively spent $22 billion in 2018. They extensively research both online and offline for 'authentic' experiences and convenience of options; display high loyalty towards preferred brand of airlines or hotels and actively share experiences.
Budget group traveler: 90 percent researched online and 55 percent booked online, cumulatively spent $29 billion in 2018. They make multiple decision-makers in the process and take the final decisions based on minimal cost.
Occasional travel visiting friends/relatives: 92 percent researched online but only 60 percent booked online, spent $6 billion in 2018. They maximize family convenience within a budget and believe online terms and conditions are restrictive.
However, challenges remain in meeting the expectations of these travelers. Customers perceive online channels geared towards premium cohorts (frequent flyer and experience-oriented traveler), while mass cohorts, with $55 billion in spending, remain underpenetrated. There are about 160 million non-transacting active Internet users in India with only 5 percent of online travelers from Tier-2 or Tier-3 cities. There is a significant (20 percent) difference between the booking rates of premium cohorts and mass cohorts, the latter being also dissatisfied with online channels (~33 percent satisfied) vs. premium cohorts (~42 percent). The second challenge is in penetrating existing users who exhibit a marked distrust in use of online channels to make bookings, especially around payment and pricing terms and booking experience compared with offline channels. Consequently, their online usage drops between the research (>86 percent online influence) and booking phases (~40 percent offline bookings).
How travel businesses need to adapt to the needs of online consumers
The report cites five major shifts that marketers need to make to market to the online travelers – First, alleviate consumer concerns by improving the booking and payment experience to build a trusted brand and increase adoption. Second, they need to address the negative customer perception issues by mass customization to drive higher share in the segment. They also need to utilize consumer technology to penetrate mass segments (standardize, enable sharing), reach non-transactors (build offline presence), and create new user access. Moreover, they need to find innovative and frugal ways to package the experience to increase both adoption and retention. Finally, they need to create a robust digital backend to adapt to customer needs across the purchase journey.
"The contribution of travel and tourism's spend in India has reached developed market levels, from 6.7percent of GDP in 2013 to 9.4 percent in 2018. This growth, combined with a rapidly growing internet user base and adoption of online bookings will lead to $24 billion in incremental revenues through online channels by 2021. In order to benefit from this trend, businesses need to actively increase new user adoption and increase penetration in the existing user base across the purchase journey." Joydeep Bhattacharya, partner Bain & Company said.
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Canadian film gets boffo launch at box office
Monday May 31st 2010
"It's been a long, hard journey to make it to this point. Many times I thought it would collapse under its own weight."
Director Vincenzo Natali is talking about Splice, his remarkable sci-fi thriller that opens on 3,000 screens across North America on Friday. It's blockbuster season, so that number would not be such a big deal if Splice weren't a Canadian film. But it is. An independent English-Canadian film. Three thousand is a very, very, very, very big number.
The Toronto-based Natali and French star Delphine Chaneac are in town this week to talk about Splice, and the series of "miracles" that took his fevered brainchild from a potential straight-to-video release to one of the most buzzed-about Canadian movies in memory.
Splice is the story of two hotshot Toronto genetic engineers (played by Sarah Polley and Adrien Brody) who specialize in splicing DNA from different animals to create incredible new life forms. When they step across the ethical line by throwing human DNA into the soup, they get Chaneac's Dren, a creature who is part human and part something else. The genie has left the bottle.
The script is by Natali, Antoinette Terry Bryant and Montreal-based Doug Taylor, and it sets one mighty great hook from the opening scene. No wonder there were actually enough interested parties to pony up $25 million, an astonishing budget by Canadian standards. But that doesn't mean making Splice was a gentle walk along the waterfront on a warm spring afternoon. The gestation took 10 painful years. There was no anaesthetic.
"On the one hand, it's an intimate film," says the appealing director of the 1997 cult hit Cube. "There are only five speaking roles, and Dren is at the very centre of things.
"Unlike most monsters, she's on the screen all the time. She has to be perfect for audiences to buy into the story." How felicitous<|fim_middle|> as U.S. distributor. Seville and E1 Entertainment do the honours here.
"I really respect Silver," says Natali. "He has the vision and the power to make things happen.
"If you had told me six months ago Warner's would pick up the film and release it during the summer blockbuster season, I wouldn't have believed you. We finished the film just in time for the economic collapse. It seems everything had to go wrong for everything to go right. We were operating out of the box. Through dumb luck, it all worked out. Like the creature, Splice just couldn't be killed."
Splice opens in theatres Friday. Read an interview with Chaneac in The Gazette and at montrealgazette.comon Friday.
Source: Montreal Gazette | then, that relative newcomer Chaneac was the first actor auditioned in Paris. And she is perfect in a tremendously complex role.
Then there are a couple of transgressive scenes that will not be described here but did put off any number of potential investors, including Hollywood, which would not touch the thing with robotic arms. Natali's most important requirement of a filmmaker? "Patience."
Fortunately, nothing bothers the French, who signed on as co-producers. Or Guillermo del Toro, director of Pan's Labyrinth, one of the few recent films to parallel Splice's deep, deliciously creepy exploration of Freudian psychology. He became a producer, adding an important seal of approval.
For all the difficulties, the 42-day shoot around Toronto in December 2007 went well, with unexpected snow showing up, and staying for the duration, adding yet another element to the mix. Post-production special effects took another chunk of time, but were worth every penny and all-nighter. Dren is completely believable, in an "of course she's got legs like a deer and hands for feet," kind of way.
Still, even as Splice premiered at Sundance last winter, Natali thought "we were going straight to video. But the response was good. We knew some would hate it, and some did. The sex scenes got a rise out of some people."
One who saw the film and loved it was Joel Silver, mega-producer of The Matrix trilogy, the Lethal Weapon franchise and, most recently, Sherlock Holmes, a franchise in the making. Silver liked Splice for exactly what it was, a film both tremendously entertaining and elementally troubling. He took it to Warner Bros., | 350 |
Solar combined with battery storage seems like magic to many residential and commercial customers. With a million and a half systems installed in the U.S., the question is no longer<|fim_middle|> Energy Toolbase, and listen up to this week's Energy Show as we speak with Adam about his company, solution and the solar + storage market. | : "does solar work?" Instead, customers want to know how much money they will save with a system. And commercial customers are even more diligent about accurate savings predictions.
There are a plethora of "solar calculators" on websites all over the internet. But these crude calculators do not take into account detailed weather data, shading, orientation, equipment parameters and utility rates. Surprisingly, the utility rate information is hard to get, extremely detailed, and changes more often than import tariffs. And correlating hourly solar output data with these utility rates, time periods, rate tiers, fixed fees and demand charges can be a programming nightmare. I've had experience with huge spreadsheets that did these calculations for rates all over the country. Just thinking about a spreadsheet with 35,000 rows of 15 minute interval data is enough to make me reach for the Advil.
Traditionally, solar performance calculators only had to model energy flows in two directions: to the building or to the grid. With batteries there is a third path for the energy to flow, making it exponentially more complicated to optimize savings from a particular system design. Dedicated software tools such as Energy Toolbase provide an accurate software platform for modeling the economics of solar and storage products — and also provide professional proposal tools.
My guest on this week's Energy Show is Adam Gerza, Chief Operating Officer of Energy Toolbase. Adam gained his solar chops after many years in the commercial solar industry. He knows the business and knows how to crunch the numbers. So leave the headaches to | 313 |
J.P. Hoe Hits the Road with Jann Arden
Winnipeg-based singer/songwriter J.P. Hoe is looking forward to the end of winter way more than you are but it's probably not for the reason you think. Hoe is hitting the road and heading cross-country with Canadian superstar Jann Arden this spring, starting in the Maritimes.
In a brief release on his MySpace page, Hoe asserts about the opening act gig: "It will be a slight change of venues then what I'm used to (read that line very dryly), and playing the MTS Center in my hometown of Winnipeg<|fim_middle|>. | is the 'coup de gras.'"
Hoe's catchy tunes should feel right at home in theatres and arenas with Jann Arden, who's known for blending pop, folk, country and rock together into a popular package. Like Arden, Hoe is also known for his wickedly humourous on-stage banter.
Over the past four years, Hoe has toured the U.S. and Canada relentlessly, including high profile venues in Nashville, New York, and Austin. His latest release The Live Beta Project, has received heavy rotation on both commercial and independent radio.
Check out Hoe's track "Lady Bliss" in MARIA's streaming radio HERE | 132 |
Vivid's 'The New Behind the Green Door' debuts Sept. 10
September 9, 20<|fim_middle|>10-13 → | 13 October 30, 2016 88admin 0 Comments The New Behind the Green Door, Vivid Entertainment
Vivid Entertainment is set to release The New Behind the Green Door, an erotic drama with echoes of the classic 1970s movie from the era known as the "Golden Age of Porn." The title goes online at vivid.com on Sept 10, will be on sale in stores nationwide on Sept. 24 and on VividTV on Oct. 1. A copy of the original Behind the Green Door is included in the two-disc DVD set.
The New Behind the Green Door is an original screenplay directed by the multiple-award winning Paul Thomas. It explores the sexual side of human nature in much the same way as the iconic character that Marilyn Chambers etched indelibly into our collective erotic memories decades ago. It was shot in the same San Francisco locations as the original and includes footage of Chambers throughout as part of the film's dramatic tension.
Behind the Green Door was the first hardcore feature-length film to be widely released in the U.S. and the first adult film to include an interracial sex scene. It was produced by brothers Artie and Jim Mitchell in 1972 and is considered an adult film classic of the era, along with Debbie Does Dallas, The Devil in Miss Jones and Deep Throat.
The movie generated headlines when it was revealed that Chambers was the same beautiful blonde model seen smiling and holding a freshly diapered baby on millions of boxes of Ivory Snow laundry detergent on grocery shelves across the country. Millions of boxes were recalled, but those that remained became collector's items.
"I was very close to my mother and will always be proud of her. It's amazing to see what started my mother's legacy come to life again and to have anew generation be introduced to it through this movie," says Marilyn Chambers' daughter McKenna Taylor, who appears in a non-sex role in bonus footage included with the new movie.
Along with award-winning adult star James Deen, the new movie stars the sensuous Brooklyn Lee as Hope, who goes on an erotic journey as she desperately tries to find her birth-mother.
"I was in complete disbelief when I learned that I got the role," said Brooklyn. "I wanted it so badly and I poured my heart into it. Marilyn Chambers was an all-American beauty and truly one of the greats. I felt deeply honored to be entrusted with the reboot of the role that essentially defined her career. I can only hope she would be proud."
"This movie was in my DNA," said Thomas. "I truly yearned to direct it for decades and was happy beyond reason when it happened."
"We wanted to complete our set of remakes of all four of these classic movies in great style and we think Paul Thomas has captured the erotic heat of the original in his new version," said Vivid founder/co-chairman Steven Hirsch.
Additional cast members include Johnnie Keyes, a star in the original making a special appearance, along with Dana DeArmond, Penny Pax, Bailey Blue, Mia Lelani, Ash Hollywood, Brandy Aniston, Chanel Preston, Chastity Lynn, Presley Hart, Richie Calhoun, Jon Jon, Hershel Savage, Nat Turnher, Prince Yahshua, Michael Vegas, Eric Swiss, Karlo Karrera and Steven St. Croix.
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Reps. Scott Lipps and Thomas West formally introduced HB 479, dubbed the Ohio Prescription Drug Co-Pay Integrity Act yesterday at the State House.
Issue: Clawback is a tool Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) use to over-inflate the cost of prescription medications at the point-of-sale transaction. Essentially, a PBM clawback forces some pharmacies to charge customers more than the pharmacy's cash price. The PBM then "cl<|fim_middle|> have been witnessed in every state and has resulted in more than a dozen lawsuits across the country.
The legislation will ensure that patients are getting the best deal possible at the pharmacy counter and ensures that patients aren't in the dark on PBM drug pricing shell games. A recent analysis by a mid-sized pharmacy chain in Ohio found hundreds of clawbacks in the last three months, with 50 of them meeting the "double trouble" standard of the pharmacy losing money on the transaction, as well as a PBM clawback equal or greater than $10. | aws back" the money the patient was overcharged. Another practice used by PBM's is gag restrictions. A contractual gag prevents pharmacy employees from discussing all prescription costs with their customer.
1.) Prohibiting a health plan or PBM from directing a pharmacy to charge a patient an amount greater than the pharmacy's cash price or the net reimbursement to the pharmacy. This ensures that regardless of any co-pay gimmicks, the patient will pay the lowest possible amount at the pharmacy counter.
2.) Prohibiting a health plan or PBM from forcing a pharmacist to remain silent when it comes to the financial details and options when it comes to their patients' medications.
• The practice of clawbacks and gag restrictions | 142 |
Reading: The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An exhibiti...
The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012)
Victoria Donnellan
University College London, GB
PhD Candidate, Institute of Archaeology
Exhibition Review: The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012).
Keywords: maritime archaeology
How to Cite: Donnellan, V., 2013. The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012). Papers from the Institute of Archaeology, 22, pp.151–153. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.419
Published on 14 Feb 2013
The Westmorland, an armed merchant ship, was captured in 1779 by two French warships, mid-voyage from Livorno to London, and taken to Malaga. This 'English Prize' was carrying a cargo which included Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and ninety crates of antiquities and works of art, bought in Italy by British Grand Tourists, artists and dealers. Many of the books, prints, paintings and artefacts were acquired by King Carlos III for the Spanish royal collection and the Royal Academy in Madrid. They are reunited in this exhibition as a fascinating time capsule of the Grand Tour. A painstaking international research project has enabled the identification of many of the individual crates' owners, and the contents reveal their purchasers' particular preoccupations. The exhibition cleverly highlighted this appealing individual dimension, whilst successfully drawing out how the cargo as a whole represents a snapshot of late-eighteenth-century Grand Tour collecting. It is perfectly placed within the wider context of the Ashmolean Museum, which has Britain's only permanent gallery devoted to the Grand Tour.
The exhibition began with a general introduction to the Grand Tour, undertaken by wealthy young men to complete their education. Classically educated tourists sought out Greek and Roman remains, and purchased souvenirs, which would testify to their education and taste back home. Within the main space, visitors first learnt the story of the Westmorland, her cargo and its capture. The first of the individual tourists – John Henderson – was featured here, with a focus on his unsuccessful attempts to recover his lost possessions. The curators have done a good job of picking out personal touches which give visitors a sense of closeness to these travelers as people, such as the menu and cost of a dinner in France scribbled onto one of Henderson's books. We also see a letter from his intermediary describing 'a Portrait he joys which he wishes much to have', displayed alongside the painting in question of a mystery young man; we are left to speculate why Henderson was so attached to this portrait. The fact that these travelers never got the chance to enjoy any of these possessions in their intended domestic setting adds poignancy to the experience of visiting the exhibition, and brings home the dangers of travel in the period – for the objects, and also for the tourists.
The second room focused on three more individuals: Francis Basset (later first Baron of Dunstanville), Frederick Ponsonby (Viscount Duncannon) and George Legge (Viscount Lewisham). The exhibition sought to draw out both what their objects reveal about them individually, and as a microcosm of the Grand Tour: while there are individual idiosyncrasies of taste and preference, overall their purchases are remarkably similar. Particularly striking are the portraits of Basset and Lewisham by the fashionable painter Pompeo Batoni, both showing the sitter posed with classical antiquities and holding a map of Rome or Italy, signs marking them as well-traveled, cultured intellectuals. There were forty volumes of Piranesi's etchings of Rome and its antiquities in the Westmorland's cargo, and two displayed here, views of a marble tripod, bear dedications to Basset and his tutor Sandys - marks of respect for a favoured client, and a probable long-standing acquaintance, respectively. Such signs of the relationships between the tourists and tutors, guides, artists, agents and dealers are omnipresent. These were the men who shaped their experience of Italy and guided them to purchase souvenir volumes, paintings, prints and artefacts.
Fig. 1: Pompeo Batoni (1708–1787), Portrait of Francis Basset<|fim_middle|>morland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An Exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012)' (2013) 22 Papers from the Institute of Archaeology 151 DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.419
Donnellan, Victoria. 2013. "The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An Exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012)". Papers from the Institute of Archaeology 22: 151–53. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.419
Donnellan, Victoria. "The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An Exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012)". Papers from the Institute of Archaeology 22 (2013): 151–53. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.419
Donnellan, V.. "The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An Exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012)". Papers from the Institute of Archaeology, vol. 22, 2013, pp. 151–53. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.419 | , 1st Baron of Dunstanville, 1778. Oil on canvas, 221 x 157 cm. Signed and dated: "Pompeius de Batoni. Pinx. Romae 1778". © Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid.
A series of six beautifully fresh watercolour landscapes of the Alban Hills by John Robert Cozens, purchased by Basset, stood out as unusual in this room. These were probably intended to decorate Basset's library at Tehidy Park in Cornwall (Sloan 2012: 124). The private and practical elements of the cargo are as fascinating as the objects destined for prominent display back home. Duncannon's crates contained dictionaries, guidebooks and maps, evidencing travel through France and Switzerland, as well as souvenir fans, perhaps gifts for his fiancée, and one hundred and twenty musical scores. Only one of these, a set of Haydn's quartets, has been identified in the Royal Academy collection – from his tutor Samuel Wells Thomson's signature upon it. Whether the music was owned by Duncannon or his tutor, it allows us a glimpse of the travelers' leisure activities. It is also enlightening to see the type of objects acquired by those with modest budgets, in contrast with the famous collections heavy in sculptures and paintings more often seen in museums and country houses. Lewisham's crates contained books, maps, engravings, and Vesuvian lava samples along with copies of two eighteenth-century Italian masterpieces.
The final room highlighted the popularity of copies, of both paintings and sculpture, and gave a clear impression of the craze for antique elements in country and town house interiors of the time. Sculptural works on display included groups of Bacchus and Ariadne and of Cupid and Psyche, upon decorative pedestals, and versions of the heads of Medici Venus and Dionysus, en route to the Duke of Gloucester, the younger brother of George III. The renowned antiquarian Lyde Browne was transporting four small-scale copies of classical statues, including a Minerva displayed here, and there are also decorative candelabra, cineraria, and a reworked portrait of Antoninus Pius. Often only the original Greek and Roman pieces are given weight by museum curators and cataloguers (Coltman 2009), and such copies and fantasy variations are consigned to storage, or displayed as purely decorative objects with little or no interpretation. This exhibition offered a rare chance for them to be appreciated in their appropriate context as part of the typical Grand Tour collection of the late eighteenth century. By this time stricter export controls were limiting the number of genuine antiquities available to British collectors, and demand far outstripped supply. The only unadulterated antiquities on board the Westmorland were two small sculptures of fauns excavated at Genzano and destined for Charles Townley, one of the most celebrated collectors of the period. He never recovered them and their fate is unknown (Bignamini & Hornsby 2010: 88-90; Yarker & Hornsby 2012: 72-3).
For me, a particularly interesting aspect of the exhibition was the detective work that enabled researchers to piece together the history of the Westmorland and its cargo. Once absorbed into various Spanish museum collections, the objects' provenance had been forgotten. The final room conveyed a very immediate sense of research in progress and the excitement of academic discovery, featuring not only the initial spark of the project but also the most recent breakthrough: the three antique style cineraria displayed here were some of the objects which first sparked investigation; visitors also learn the story of a collection of saint's relics which were the only item from the Westmorland to make it to Britain, and were identified at Wardour Castle just before the exhibition catalogue went to press. Elsewhere in the exhibition, attention was drawn to the initials 'PY' marked on books and other objects, which enabled items belonging to the cargo to be traced in Madrid's Royal Academy collection, once it was realised that the letters stood for 'Presa Ynglesa', the 'English Prize'. Crates were inventoried by initials, and another breakthrough came with the realisation that these referred to their individual owners. Many of these owners have been identified via bookplates or annotations, but some remain a mystery, conveying the thrill of continuing research and discoveries still to be made.
A substantial catalogue (Sánchez-Jáuregui & Wilcox 2012), a series of events, and a 'Grand Tour Trail' around the rest of the museum all accompanied the exhibition, which was organised with the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, and the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, London, in association with the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid. It will also be shown at Yale, 4 October 2012 – 13 January 2013.
Bignamini, I and Hornsby, C 2010 Digging and Dealing in Eighteenth-Century Rome. New Haven and London: Yale University Press.
Coltman, V 2009 Classical sculpture and the culture of collecting in Britain since 1760. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Sánchez-Jáuregui, M D and Wilcox, S (eds) 2012 The English Prize: the Capture of the Westmorland, an Episode of the Grand Tour. New Haven and London: Yale University Press.
Sloan, K 2012 "Surpassing the Others in Prospect and Situation": Six Watercolors by John Robert Cozens. In Sánchez-Jáuregui M D and Wilcox S (eds). The English Prize: the Capture of the Westmorland, an Episode of the Grand Tour. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 115-125.
Yarker, J and Hornsby, C 2012 Buying art in Rome in the 1770s. In Sánchez-Jáuregui M D and Wilcox S (eds). The English Prize: the Capture of the Westmorland, an Episode of the Grand Tour. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 63-87.
Donnellan, V., 2013. The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012). Papers from the Institute of Archaeology, 22, pp.151–153. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.419
Donnellan V. The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012). Papers from the Institute of Archaeology. 2013;22:151–3. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.419
Donnellan, V. (2013). The English Prize. The Capture of the Westmorland. An Episode of the Grand Tour. An exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum (17 May - 27 August 2012). Papers from the Institute of Archaeology, 22, 151–153. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.419
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Because a diesel has an open intake system, the pump provides the necessary power for a Dodge Ram pickup's vacuum-operated mechanical functions (four-wheel-drive system, cruise control, HVAC, and, on earlier models, the brakes).
It's one of those parts we rarely pay attention to until oil leaking from the engine catches our attention and is then traced back to the area where the power-steering pump's shaft fits into the rear of the vacuum pump. This is a very common problem, and one that shouldn't be ignored for too long. That's because the pump gets its lubrication via a direct feed from the engine. If the shaft seal fails, the result is an instant high-pressure oil leak.
Photo 2/22 | "Diesel Bob" Marinos leans over a 5.9L Cummins engine while removing its vacuum pump.
That was the biggest concern when "Diesel Bob" Marinos, a Cummins service technician with more than 30 years of experience, discovered his early-production '98 Dodge Ram 3500 dualie's pump was leaking. Removing and resealing the vacuum pump on the 12-valve 5.9L engine technically isn't too tall a task, but still, it does take a little know-how to get<|fim_middle|> Then the gasket is set in place and the power steering pump-drive's dog rings are aligned so they slide into the slots of the vacuum pump's cross plate. Cummins requires 18 ft-lb of torque on the nuts that join the pumps together and 57 ft-lb for the two bolts that secure the assembly to the block. | the job done quickly.
"The Bosch injection pump is the thing that makes the vacuum-pump removal a little more time-consuming, because it blocks the vacuum/power steering pump assembly," Diesel Bob says. "The easiest and most efficient way to remove the vacuum pump on the earlier 5.9L engines is to physically separate the power steering pump from the back of the vacuum pump while it's in the engine bay. Getting at the four nuts that hold the two pumps together can be frustrating for a first-timer. But once you've done it, the next go-round is easier," Bob says.
The biggest benefit for a Dodge Ram owner tackling this repair in his own garage is the cost savings. Many dealerships charge four hours' labor and $100-plus for the reseal kit, potentially making the out-of-pocket repair costs range between $400 and $500.
On the other hand, a DIYer willing to invest the time it takes to perform the reseal operation themselves can buy the kit (PN 4089742) for less than $20. Doing the work takes less than four hours using simple handtools.
Photo 3/22 | Here is a look at the vacuum pump and Cummins reseal kit.
Photo 4/22 | The first step in reaching the vacuum pump is removing the intake manifold. Diesel Bob's '98 Dodge Ram 3500's pump seeped oil for a couple of months before he decided it was time to reseal it.
Photo 5/22 | One of the best tools for removing the four 15mm nuts that hold the 5.9L engine's power-steering pump to the back of the vacuum pump is a half-moon wrench. The nuts are in an awkward, tight location, and it's hard to see in that space, so this makes the job a lot easier.
Photo 6/22 | Cummins vacuum pumps tend to leak oil where the power-steering shaft enters the rear of the housing (arrow). The typical cause for the leak is a failed shaft seal inside the vacuum pump's bearing housing.
Photo 7/22 | A 9/16-inch wrench is used to loosen the engine-oil feed line that provides the pump's lubrication. There will be a little oil dripping out when the line is removed, so have a rag or pan underneath to minimize the mess.
Photo 8/22 | The vacuum-pump rebuild kit is very simple. It consists of two O-rings, the shaft seal, and the gasket that goes between the power-steering pump and the vacuum pump. Be sure to check the kit to make sure all four are present before removing the pump.
Photo 9/22 | When rebuilding a part with new seals and O-rings, it's prudent to give it a good cleaning to prevent dirt or debris from getting on the delicate sealing surfaces.
Photo 10/22 | The vacuum pump is actually made up of two parts: The pump assembly and vacuum-pump bearing housing. Once the two 13mm bolts that hold the two elements together are removed, a light tap with a hammer will separate them. The pump section is set aside and not touched.
Photo 11/22 | Here's the culprit that caused our pump's leak. The shaft seal is worn just enough to let oil seep past the power-steering pump's driveshaft.
Photo 12/22 | Pro tip: Diesel Bob places a 15/16-inch wrench under the case's ears to keep it level on the workbench then uses a 7/8-inch deep socket and hammer to carefully drive the seal retainer out of the housing. It only takes a couple of light taps.
Photo 13/22 | Invert the bearing housing and place the cross-shaped coupling plate back in the bottom of the bore. It doesn't matter which side of the cross plate is facing up.
Photo 14/22 | Once the O-ring is removed, a 1¼-inch socket is used to carefully drive the old seal out of the housing and reinstall the new one. Pro tip: Clean the retainer before installing the new seal—and leave a little solvent on the inside to help the seal slide into place. The solvent dries, leaving the seal firmly locked in place. (Don't use oil, as the seal could work itself free, creating huge oil-leak problems).
Photo 15/22 | The new O-ring "snaps" into place. Bob uses new engine oil to lubricate the seal and bearing retainer before reinstalling them.
Photo 16/22 | Thumbs are perfect tools for initially setting the seal retainer back into positon (O-ring-end first) in the housing. Doing it this way facilitates aligning it squarely and without damage to the aluminum piece.
Photo 17/22 | After the retainer is partially in the bore, Bob lightly taps it into the housing until it seats firmly against the lip ridge. He also uses a special drive tool, but a 36mm deep socket (or equivalent size) works just as well.
Photo 18/22 | Once the retainer is in place, the cross-coupling plate must turn freely, and the O-ring shouldn't be twisted or pinched.
Photo 19/22 | The O-ring that seals the two case halves together rarely fails. But it's good to replace it with the one included in the reseal kit, using fresh engine oil as a light lubricant.
Photo 20/22 | The bearing and pump housings are aligned with a dowel pin that must seat in the hole or the two halves will not seal. The drive must also be aligned with the cross coupling before cinching down the two bolts.
Photo 21/22 | Cummins specifications call for 22 ft-lb of torque for the bolts that hold the two sections together.
Photo 22/22 | After the power steering's drive is cleaned of any old residue, the resealed vacuum pump is bolted back into the timing cover housing (the pump shaft is turned until it aligns with the cam gear). | 1,299 |
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Grand Opening! Workers Fight to Unionize Sexuality Boutique
by Choke
Email: monty76 (nospam) riseup.net 27 Aug 2004
labor! sex! feminism! solidarity!
Organized labor has never been sexier! Grand Opening!, Boston's premier sexuality boutique, has once again revolutionized what it means to sell sex toys. GO! workers have voted to join with UNITE HERE! and form the Grand Opening! Workers' Union. They have taken this step due to the high turnover rate of good employees, the lack of adequate benefits, the lack of a consistently fair living wage, the desire for a meaningful voice in the workplace, and the lack of a formal grievance process, among other issues.
Kim Airs, proprietrix of Grand Opening!, founded the store over ten years ago with a commitment to providing a safe and comfortable space for her customers. Her energy has been contagious, as shown by the ever-growing family of workers dedicated to ensuring that her vision is lived out on a daily basis. A longtime GO! employee states, "This job is about more than just sales. I'm proud of my coworkers, who show their compassion, support, and knowledge to every customer who walks through our door."
On Monday August 2, 2004, staffers met with Ms. Airs to present her with their decision to form a union and to call for her recognition. Recognition is the necessary first step before workers can officially join UNITE HERE! and engage in contract negotiations. Despite a unanimous vote to unionize by those eligible, management continues to stall. Since August 2nd, there have been three additional meetings between management and employees, all failing to result in union recognition. Due to this situation, the workers have filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). It is still the workers' hope that Grand Opening! management will choose to independently recognize the union without need for the NLRB's intervention.
Grand Opening! workers are deeply committed to the future of the store and to expanding Ms. Airs' vision of empowered sexuality across America. In forming a union, staff members hope to make Grand Opening! a destination workplace where people will choose to build their careers, making the store an industry leader.
We are now calling for the community to show their support of the store and its employees' right to unionize. Together we can ensure the future of Grand Opening! and its mission.
please repost and spread the word!
Letters of support should be sent to: Grand Opening! 318 Harvard St Suite 32 Brookline, MA 02446
or e-mailed to: office (at) grandopening.com.
Any comments or questions about this process can be sent to: GOworkersunion (at) yahoo.com or UNITE HERE! organizer Martie Voland at (508) 951- 5148. We thank you for your support and interest in our endeavors.
This work is in the public domain.
Re: Grand Opening! Workers Fight to Unionize Sexuality Boutique
typicalgemini (nospam) comcast.net (unverified) 29 Aug 2004
Whooooooooooo Hoooooooooo. I worked there (Brookline) but then too much changed for the worse. Rock on.
in nor-cal
by a
a (nospam) o.net (unverified) 29 Aug 2004
it's union time! but why stop there? Starting a worker-owned cooperative is the next big step! That's revolution...
by a-mooo-rica
amooricus (nospam) yahoo.com (unverified) 29 Aug 2004
What "a" said.
The only way to get a "meaningful voice in the workplace" is to start a worker-owned cooperative. A single owner will always have more power and say over both the business aspects and the work environment.
Start with a union, but don't let that be the last step!
Hot throbbing anarchist cock forever!
by dar
dar (nospam) yahoo.com (unverified) 29 Aug 2004
There are a lot of good reasons a small business wouldn't want unionized workers, from loss of management flexibility to additional paperwork.
Good Vibrations in SF is a worker-owned coop. That's a great idea, and especially appropriate for a business/cultural entity like GO!. But a worker-owned coop is nothing like a unionized workforce.
This is a reaction to a bunch of things that have gone on at GO! in the last several years, but essentially what they're saying is: Ms Airs, the thing you have created with us has become larger than the sum of its parts, and we think we deserve more credit for that than you do. Accordingly, we want more power to influence day to day operations of "your" business, and we're willing to resort to legal maneuvering to take it away from you.
I sympathize with Ms. Airs here. Running a small business is hard. Creating a small business is a huge risk, and creating a feminist sexuality boutique in Boston ten years ago is about as huge a risk as I can imagine.
If you force a small businesses to provide all of the perks and have all of the formal procedures that you expect of a large business, you just a guarantee that the business will fail. If it is considered "reasonable" for employees to wrest control of a small business from its risk-taking founder and operator, no one will create small businesses, no jobs will be created, and no large businesses will ever grow from small ones.
If enough employees are unhappy, then the situation is perfect for a new small business to be created. Most likely, any competitor would have a standard autocratic structure, but with a critical mass of like-minded workers, a coop would be ideal.
"To effect real change, you have to do it yourself." Taking control of someone else's creation is dishonest.
by a boss is a boss is...
(No verified email address) 30 Aug 2004
it's always funny to see how this type of situation plays out. "progressive" bosses are usually creepier than your average boss because they somehow think they're different and middle-class lefties show their true colors when they support these people's right to exploit workers (think anti-war protester crossing a picket line).
by bbbbbbbb
bbbbb (nospam) cccccc (unverified) 30 Aug 2004
T rocks!!!
by Matthew Williams
plaid_baboon (nospam) hotmail.com (unverified) 31 Aug 2004
I think dar makes an interesting point, about all the risks that go into starting up and running a small business. At the same time I also sympathize with the workers trying to unionize. I think this points to the basic element of any radical analysis: it's not individual people who are the problem, it's the system that's the problem. Bad systems often put pressures on good people that lead them to bad things--the pressures of the market on a small business-owner being a case in point here. Of course, bad people can make a bad system worse, as the Bush administration has demonstrated so well, but it's still capitalism that's the basic problem--not who's president or who's boss.
by Louis Lingg
"but it's still capitalism that's the basic problem--not who's president or who's boss"
this still doesn't excuse kim airs' behavior of denying her workers they basic right to organize.
in fact, i would say that kim airs is one the many 'basic' problems that keeps capitalism going.
The Unions will eventually oppress the workers (as usual)
by Nefarious Cabal
I think that unionizing a given business works for a short time, but eventually the "Union" (note the capital 'U') becomes an extortionist entity who create "closed shops" and escalate union dues beyond the ability of workers to pay them. In response, the Unions attempt to negotiate more demanding contracts with the Management until the costs of producing item "x" has been inflated beyond recognition. The time of unions has passed.
Another effect of unionization is that workers (now protected by the Union) can "get away" with less than desireable work habits, and lowering productivity because they know that the Union will protect their jobs. This issue is not new at all. If, however, we use union models from other more unionized countried (such as Germany or Sweden), we can make unions work. International comparisons show that unions
often increase productivity by encouraging (forcing) employers to include workers in improving the product. That is the history in Japan where a massive unionization and strike wave there in the post-war period led to
employers conceding life-time employment and strong job training in order to defuse the radical union movements pressure. In Germany, union leaders serve on their companies board of directors and help push for productivity
increases and more intelligent production methods.
This should be interesting!
Worker Coop Resources
by bigguy
Rock on to GO workers and a big 'hell yeah' to the worker coop idea. If you're interested, here are a few resources for starting a worker coop:
* _Putting Democracy to Work_ by Frank T. Adams and Gary B. Hansen - a how-to guide to forming worker coops and connected with the ICA Group- coop development consultants located in Brookline (http://www.ica-group.org)
* _An Economy of Hope_ - a National directory of democratic workplaces, produced by the GEO collective who also produce a good magazine 'GEO newsletter' on worker coops (http://www.geonewsletter.org)
* WORC'N, the Eastern Mass worker coop network including Red Sun Press (http://www.redsunpress.com), Equal Exchange (http://www.equalexchange.com), Ownership Associates (http://www.ownershipassociates.com) and others...
* the Cooperative Fund of New England (http://www.cooperativefund.org) for financing
* the National Cooperative Busines Association (http://www.ncba.coop) - the national network of all coop businesses, whether worker, consumer or producer
Check out the web and the Lucy Parsons Center for these resources.
In Cooperation,
bigguy
by springsteen is the only boss you should listen to
nefarious nitwit wrote:
"eventually the "Union" (note the capital 'U') becomes an extortionist entity who create "closed shops""
closed shops are actually illegal in the us.
"and escalate union dues beyond the ability of workers to pay them."
um, most unions collect dues in the 2-3% range, which is minuscule when compared the pay rate increases that the same workes get through organizing and collective bargaining.
"In response, the Unions attempt to negotiate more demanding contracts with the Management until the costs of producing item "x" has been inflated beyond recognition. The time of unions has passed."
uh yeah, right. thanks for the lesson, boss. wanna provide some data on that?
"Another effect of unionization is that workers (now protected by the Union) can "get away" with less than desireable work habits, and lowering productivity because they know that the Union will protect their jobs."
union workers tend to be better trained (through apprenticeship programs, etc.) and the turnover rate is much lower in union workplaces. i'd lean on the side of saying that union wokers are much more efficient, but again, i leave the door open for you to provide some solid data to back up your claims.
as far as fighting work-rate goes, i am all for it. call this "lazy" if you want, i call it self-defense against an early death.
"International comparisons show that unions
often increase productivity by encouraging (forcing) employers to include workers in improving the product."
this is called the team concept and it's usually forced on workers by the employer, not the other way around. it provides the opportunity for the employer to look like they are giving the workers a say in what's happening, but what they really do is milk the workers for knowledge about how the job is performed in preparation for streamlining (lean production), job cuts, and job loading. it's because of these teams, that toyota workers in japan have had so much work loaded onto their jobs that they now work about 57 seconds out of every minute they are at the plant.
"In Germany, union leaders serve on their companies board of directors and help push for productivity increases and more intelligent production methods."
as i've explained above, this is a bad thing for workers because they participate in eliminating their own jobs and job loading. it's present everywhere in the us, from trader joes to general motors to mass general hospital.
Lingg, I think you're missing the basic point of what I was saying. There are many good reasons a samll business owner might find a union threatening. In a country like the US, with no national healthcare and only a feeble pension system, employers are expected to provide these things to their employees. A lot of small businesses operate on a very tight budget and it's very difficult to provide these things for their employees. If Kim Airs wants to provide these things to her employees, she may have to raise her prices--which could make her noncometitive in the market and drive her out of business. Not that I don't support the unionization effort--I'm just saying that it's a complicated picture. And I would certainly agree with the argument that store probably should have been started as a coop in the first place. The point I'm trying to make is that we shouldn't demonize Kim Airs--although she has a little more privilege as a small business owner, in many ways she's just a cog in the machine like the rest of us. The scope of what she can realistically do is constrained by market forces beyond any one person's control. So support the unionization effort, but let's refrain from demonizing individuals, when it's the system that's screwing us all over.
by august spies
matt, to quote the coup... "you can't change shit by riding the fence."
GrandBubba (nospam) home.in.th (unverified) 31 Aug 2004
"T" said that when she was working there, "too much changed for the worse."
When you were there, what got worse? Last I heard, things had gotten better, and workers were getting benefits that are unusually good for such a small business.
I'm surprised to hear that Kim Airs is so horrible to her workers. I had the opposite impression.
I'm not quite as radical as Matthew, but I agree with most of what he's saying.
You have to trust small business owners to know what is best for their business. To some extent, that's the same thing as what's best for them -- and there's certainly some room for abuse in there -- but for the most part, "best for the business" is "best for keeping the business operating" is "best for keeping people employed".
Larger businesses take on larger responsibilities, because they have a larger share of the workforce, and thereby reduce the number of other options available to workers. I don't know where the line should be drawn either, but I feel strongly that the differences are important.
If Kim Airs' options are: pay higher wages (etc) and risk losing the business, or pay average and legally permissible wages and keep the business, I know what I'd pick. If you would seriously argue that imperfect jobs are worse than NONEXISTENT jobs, then we have an impasse.
It isn't just about wages though. Similar business-endangering decisions can be made in a thousand different areas. The founder of a business has a lot at stake. Employees have *much* *much* less at risk. No wise founder would give up control to someone who had less to lose.
And she's not denying her workers the right to organize. She's discouraging the effort to Unionize. "organized" means getting together and requesting changes, maybe threatening a mass resignation. "Unionized" means a seat on the board, government interference in business process, a bunch of paperwork and expenses, and other headaches that probably end up being bad for everyone in the long (12months) run.
A small retail shop that votes to unionize is almost always the result of a couple of effective and outspoken but misinformed or malicious leaders.
Vote NO to employee-contrived eminent domain.
Vote NO to worker-perpetuated aboriginal abuse.
Vote NO to unionizing workers in small business.
by love me, love me i'm a liberal
small businesses are usually just a microcosm of the wallmarts of the world and should be treated no differently. the fact that they are smaller is not a logical explanation to excuse worker exploitation.
labor value - pay rate = surplus value = value stolen from workers = exploitation
"in every american community there are varying shades of political opinion. one of the shadiest of these is the liberals. tend to agree left of center in good times. tends to agree right of center when it affects them personally." -phil ochs
by working class extremist
I am for ANY worker organizing a better life for themselves at the expense of ANY boss. It is sickening to hear the sort of fence-sitting that goes on among the left defending petty-capitalist bosses. Typical of middle class activists.
Congratulations to the Grand Opening Workers!
"The working class and the employing class have nothing in common. There can be no peace so long as hunger and want are found among millions of the working people and the few, who make up the employing class, have all the good things of life.
Between these two classes a struggle must go on until the workers of the world organize as a class, take possession of the means of production, abolish the wage system, and live in harmony with the Earth." - IWW Preamble
by A thinking liberal
I'm hearing a lot of commentary like "Yay unions!" and "Boo employers!" but no real evidence about what's going on at Grand Opening. Gotta hand it to you knee-jerk liberals who just assume that the Grand Opening boss is bad, because she's the boss, and the employees are the good guys, because they have grievances. C'mon, who has the guts to tell us how bad it is there, with real evidence? I'm still skeptical.
by Bay State Observer
I'm glad for the push for worker-owned, worker-managed businesses and co-ops, but into order to promote illicit and extramarital sex? Excuse me, "empowered" sexuality?
Isn't this GO! just another outlet for our over-sexed society to treat fellow humans as just objects for our selfish pleasure? We are men and women, not sex toys with flesh on them.
www.distributism.com
"labor value - pay rate = surplus value = value stolen from workers = exploitation"
So, in other words, the founder who invested $50,000 and several years without pay to get a business off the ground has no right to "skim" off the top for a DECADE in an attempt to get her investment back, possibly with a modest evil profit??
Why would anyone start a business if that was how it worked? Kim Airs might have had a "higher" motivation than self-sufficience: providing a valuable cultural service, say. But why would anyone open a coffee shop? Or a corner store?
"The working class and the employing class have nothing in common."
Yeah, except that the "employing class" small business owner was almost certainly a "working class" employee a few months earlier, before she got the business permit, applied for the licenses, rented the space, did the advertising, and hired the "working class" employees and gave them jobs.
Something quoted isn't inherently something sensible.
And you miss the point anyway. If better benefits for the workers drives GO! out of business, no one anywhere gains anything. The only person qualified to make the judgement about what a business can afford to provide to employees is the business owner. The state mandates minimum levels of compensation, et cetera, and those become the baseline for the owner's "business viablity" math. If raising all employee wages by $1.00/hr only took profit out of the owner's pocket, then your arguments would seem logical, but it's never that simple.
Even if it was all "profit", then who's to say that the owner wasn't planning to save "profits" for a few years, then open another store, and give average jobs to 25 more people..?
Obviously, hypothetical and speculative math is useless...my point, though, is that no one except the owner is "invested" enough emotionally, financially, legally, etc to make decisions about how to run a small business. In that respect, I agree with the IWW quote.
by For A World Without Bosses
Wait, someone argues against all bosses and you call them a "knee-jerk liberal"? I'm confused...
As for how bad working condition may be at a given workplace, who cares?
Unions, as imperfect as they may be, are about organizing as workers to take absolute control over your labor out of the hands of the boss and establishing power in your workplace.
Whether your workplace is downright horrible or relatively good, this does not change the innate disparity of power between workers and bosses.
by friend_of_Kim
DontWantYourHateMail (nospam) tired.com (unverified) 31 Aug 2004
Now that Kim has been fully demonized by a lot of people who don't even know the facts, I can only hope she sells the business so she can live a normal life again.
She can move out of that tiny apartment she's lived in for the past 10 years and get herself a decent condo or house.
She can stop investing all the profit back into the business she is trying to grow, and pay herself a well-deserved salary for once. A salary that is EQUAL to the value of the work she has put into the business, and not LESS, like it is right now. She has taken a minimal salary out of her business all these years, just enough to live on, modestly. She still delights in finding products she needs that are "on sale" and is not into pissing cash away on designer items. Divide her salary by the 60+ hours/week she works, and you'd be surprised at how low it is.
But you guys claim she's in this horrid class of "bosses" and therefore is part of the grand "problem." I guess the problem is that we live in a capitalist society and once Kim joins the class of "bosses", she's evil.
I know a lot about the good things she's done for her employees, including some surprising benefits that are unheard of, except in the most progressive of workplaces. Shall I list them all here so you all can judge her? Or is the fact that she's "the boss" enough evidence to convict her of crimes against workers?
If only there were more business owners like Kim and less like Sam "Walmart" Walton!
I am going to beg her to close down the business and get a life.
by annie buller
(No verified email address) 01 Sep 2004
before everyone starts talking about wages and benefits, let's get back to the reality of the current situation. the GO workers have formed a union and right now all they are asking is that kim airs recognize this fact. thus far she has refused to do so.
by worker
"Now that Kim has been fully demonized by a lot of people who don't even know the facts, I can only hope she sells the business so she can live a normal life again."
Or she could do the decent thing and just recognize her workers' right to form a union.
by Just the facts, please
There has not been a secret ballot election yet for the Grand Opening staff. Here is the procedure:
http://www.nlrb.gov/nlrb/shared_files/brochures/election.asp
This has not taken place yet at Grand Opening. Up to the point that it does, the owner may use the time to try to convince her staff that a union is not necessary, if this is what she believes. This is known as the campaign period.
If management can successfully address the staff's concerns, it is possible that a majority of the staff may decide to not vote for the union. As long as Kim Airs does nothing illegal during the campaign, like hiring a lot of her friends who will vote against unionizing, she is within her rights to ask her staff to reconsider. In this case, it seems that Ms. Airs believes she has provided progressive benefits and wages, and that is why she is hoping her staff will reconsider. Grand Opening is not a mini-Walmart! Look at the facts.
Once again, she could do the decent thing and just recognize the union. Instead, she chooses to drag out the process through the NLRB.
You know why bosses do that, right? It is so they can divide the workers, try and buy some off, and try and create a general atmosphere that is antagonistic to the unionization.
So, if Kim Airs wants to act like any other boss, why should she be treated any different? Because she's a feminist? Please.
> Once again, she could do the decent thing and
> just recognize the union. Instead, she chooses
> to drag out the process through the NLRB.
Without letting ALL her staff have a say in the matter? What's wrong with having a fair election?
> You know why bosses do that, right?
> It is so they can divide the workers,
> try and buy some off, and try and
> create a general atmosphere that
> is antagonistic to the unionization.
Are you suggesting that this is what Kim Airs is doing? Trying to divide and "buy off" the workers? Isn't that illegal? And do you believe she is creating an antagonistic atmosphere? If so, how?
> So, if Kim Airs wants to act like any other
> boss, why should she be treated any different?
How is she acting like other bosses? Until she "buys off" her employees or engages in other unethical behavior, I am unwilling to join in the attack on her. If she has provided progressive wages and benefits to workers, then she is truly different from other bosses. That's one reason why I brought up the question of wages and benefits in a previous comment.
> Because she's a feminist? Please.
Who brought up feminism? I'm looking at the facts of how she runs her business and how she treats her employees. Feminism has nothing to do with it.
by staff happy worker
none (unverified) 01 Sep 2004
Wow. There are so many comments to address, but just a general overview for now. The workers of Grand Opening! are very committed to helping this workplace thrive. We want it to become a desination workplace, a place where we have the ability to work here, educate, and help this business grow as the economy and structure of opening up more stores changes. Within the past two years, there have been an amazingly talented influx of wonderful, dedicated and hard working employees. We want to be able to afford to stay here for longer than several months, and we'd like to see the turnover rate decrease. There are reports which I can later link here that shows studies that prove that unionization of the workplace has improved work ethics, and over time has helped businesses profit more than they had in the past.
This also is not a personal attack against Kim. We all agree that she has great business skills, as is apparent in her 10+ years of running this place. Times change though and things evolve, and new needs arise. The staffers, all of whom are the frontline for this store, realize that there are very large needs that must be met. And, as being the frontline of the store, also deserve a space for open and honest communication.
We are not attempting anything malicious in our endeavors. We are not trying to shut the store down, lose profits, or decrease sales here. It is our hope that having a union to help with a more distinct contract negotiation will assist in building a stronger foundation with which Kim and her workers can grow from.
Also, we're not going to shit sling and talk about inner goings on out of respect for Kim, for the store, and for ourselves. Facts will come as things progress and the workers vote to unionize.
To those of you who have been supporting the workers, thank you!
In Solidarity.
by solidarity
in response to the comment about kim's 'modest' income, i had no idea that 'modest' means having two apartments bi-costally, and a couple different forms of transportation, including more than one motorcycle that do not appear 'modest' in their nature. and, as far as having a small apartment, i don't necessarily see the huge problem in having a small apartment if it's a place that she's hardly ever at in the first place, as the l.a. store seems to be the place that she's been most often since it's inception.
i'm not saying that she does not deserve what she earns, and that she does not work hard.
i just want to clarify that what you may consider a 'modest' income is drastically different than what someone who is poor would consider....
also, if she's living so modestly, why not explain that to the staff. cuz those folks certainly are living much more modestly. in fact, when they're not making enough money to get the std tests they often educate their customers about, i think that's a huge problem. those girls work really hard and do a really good job, and it seems only fair that they organize and stand up for what they deserve.
by FuzzySubby
I know Kim Airs, and I know that whatever it is, she will do the right thing.
I'll gladly stand by her decision, whatever it is.
by warm and fuzzy all over
that's great, but we all know what the right decision is and kim has yet to choose that route.
by Frustrated
I am very excited that this press release has prompted so much discussion, but at the same time, it occurred to me that people should be wary of making such bold statements without knowing all the facts.
The workers at Grand Opening! have no desire to "steal" Kim's business from her or demand anything unreasonable from her, especially anything that would force the business to close.
Right now, the workers want nothing more than for Kim to recognize their union, which is her legal responsibility as an employer to do.... Let me state that again:
IT IS KIM'S LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY TO RECOGNIZE THE GRAND OPENING! WORKERS UNION.
Yes, Kim has done a lot to start this business. Yes, Kim had a great vision. Yes, this is a small business. Yes, you can feel however you want to about Kim personally. How does this excuse her from her duty towards her employees? Owning a business is a lot of work, and there is a lot of responsibility there. If a business owner cannot fulfill their many responsibilities and obligations, then they should restructure the business or rethink their chosen career.
Right now, it is amazingly apparent that Kim does not want the workers to be unionized, for whatever reason. She says that she does not think that a union is appropriate or necessary for the store. Many other people might also think this way. It doesn't fucking matter. It is not an employer or a bystander's decision that determines whether or not there should be a union in a designated workplace... it is a basic, fundamental right as a worker to form a union, and, forgive me if I am repeating myself, but
As for providing every employee with the right to a secret ballot election through the NLRB, let me be frank (because I haven't already done so). That's complete BULLSHIT. There is not one single employee eligible for the election that is not 100% dedicated to forming a union. There is not one single eligible employee who hasn't already signed a card stating they want to be part of a union, and there is not one single employee who would not sign a card again stating that fact. In fact, the only "employees" who are opposed to the union are personal friends of Kim who hardly ever actually work in the store and wouldn't be part of the union anyway, as they are casual employees. All that forcing the process to go through the NLRB is doing is allowing management to drag out the process, frustrating the employees, and engage in futile attempts to convince the staff that unions are evil and would be bad for everyone. It is a waste of time, money, and resources. The lame union busting techniques have accomplished nothing but personally offending and enraging every single staff member, convincing them that their rights are at the bottom of the list of priorities and thus making the union even more necessary.
So, for anyone who has ever shopped at Grand Opening! and have been fortunate enough to have benefited from the amazing dedication and knowledge of the workers there, please show your support of us in this very long, arduous endeavor by whatever means you can. Post on this website (we all check it!), send an email, mail a letter, or stop in and let us know you support us. You have no idea how much it means to us.
by amazed at all the anger
Ms. Air's legal responsibility is to recognize the union after the secret ballot election. She is not legally required to recognize it before the election. For whatever reason she chooses to wait for the elections, it is within her rights, just as you all have the right to form a union. For you to lambaste her publicly is wrong and shameful, if she has done nothing illegal.
Signing your union cards simply means that the union whose cards you signed is now legally entitled to represent you. Please don't twist the facts.
Here's an article that appeared today in the Brookline TAB.
http://www2.townonline.com/brookline/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=772
by Unions are evil?
I keep seeing all kinds of anti-Kim innuendo posted here, like "The lame union busting techniques" and "futile attempts to convince the staff that unions are evil and would be bad for everyone" -- did Kim really say that, that unions are "evil"? And "bad for everyone"? Hope you're not putting words in her mouth. That doesn't sound like Kim.
Maybe she *does* believe this union would be bad for her business, but you don't have to agree. She's entitled to her opinion. Tell me, why can't she have the opportunity to speak her mind? Because you have all signed union cards and gone on the offensive, she is supposed to shut up?
Please reveal what union-busting techniques Kim has used. I really want to know if she has stooped that low. If speaking her mind is all she has done (and nothing illegal like buying off employees) then why all the venom? If she chooses to defend herself and the way she runs her business, why take that personally?
You want to unionize, but you claim to have utmost respect for Kim Airs as a business woman. Obviously just a PR soundbite so you don't seem like bitter antagonistic employees. Smart move, no doubt coached by Untie Here!.
But you can't have it both ways. Going the union route to force Kim Airs to change the way she runs her business means you don't think she's doing a good job. Or that you could do better.
I fail to see any justification for taking control of a small business by legal maneuvering. It's her business. She's sacrificed a lot for it over the years. Even the most dedicated employee could not possibly have sacrificed as much as an owner. It just doesn't work that way. She put lots of money and legal liability at risk. Employees put in time, in bi-weekly intervals ending with mutually negotiated compensation for that time. At any given instant, an employee is risking (generously!) 100 hours of labor. An owner is risking a lifetime.
I'm all for enlightened employers and workplace change. But I can't support the idea that workers can call on legal bullying tactics to take control of someone else's creation ...EXCEPT in cases where the "creation"/employer is an important part of the local employment/economic landscape. GO! is not. GO! is the kind of place you want to work, but not the job you wish you had. So you're going to seize the assets (business control) of the person who created it from nothing. That's absolutely dirty and morally wrong.
Giving paid vacations, sick and personal days to PART TIME employees is absolutely UNHEARD OF. Maybe she did that in reaction to the legal maneuvering, but it's still a huge gift.
Girls, I have news for you. Working retail is a TOTAL DRAG. There are reasons for that, but they are NOT KIM AIRS' FAULT.
It's ironic that rights-conscious workers gravitate toward relatively enlightened employers, but then mobilize against them. Girls, if you're going to fight the good fight, do it against people who DESERVE to be fought. Going after the relatively good ones for not being exactly what you want them to be will not do anything except prove that no good deed goes unpunished.
Be careful what you wish for.
grandbubba (nospam) home.in.th (unverified) 03 Sep 2004
Hey 'dar', you make some interesting points, but I honestly don't think the workers are trying to wrest control of the company from Ms. Airs. It just sounds like they feel entitled to more than she has already given them.
This sense of entitlement appears to come from their feeling that as the "front line" of the store (a term used in an earlier post) that they are mostly responsible for the success of the business. In one of their posts, I cringed when someone said the customers are "fortunate enough to have benefited from the amazing dedication and knowledge of the workers". Hey! I'm one of those customers, who has also benefited from the vision of Ms. Airs, and the risks she has taken to create the Grand Opening. The workers deserve credit, too, and I think the unusual benefits that Ms. Airs gives them certainly shows her appreciation.
And all this knowledge they have? I wonder, is not some of this knowledge the result of the training they receive as an employee? So, if you do a good job educating your customers, then you are simply doing your job as management trained you to do. Just as the clerk at the hardware store explains safety tips to me regarding the new tool I am buying: it's simply part of the job. It does not necessarily mean she is incredibly dedicated to the cause of power tools, and, if she did a poor job educating the customers about the safe use of the power tools they purchase, she'd be fired from the hardware store.
In the TAB article, it states that Ms. Airs gave a lot of additional benefits to part-timers as a result of a meeting with them. It certainly looks like she is able to meet with staff and make positive changes without the assistance of a union. So, I have to wonder, what more does her staff want that was not given to them via this recent meeting? Maybe they are only paid minimum wage, and that's why the benefits are not enough.
Oh, the earlier link to the TAB article does not work. This one works for me, at least today it does:
And, 'dar', I loved what you said:
"It's ironic that rights-conscious workers gravitate toward relatively enlightened employers, but then mobilize against them. Girls, if you're going to fight the good fight, do it against people who DESERVE to be fought."
Except for you referring to them as "girls", I agree 100%. That's what's been bothering me all along about this issue: why aren't they (the big union) going after Walmart, or other large or small retail businesses that clearly mistreat their employees? Walmart employees need the lawyers provided by a big union to fight the good fight. If Grand Opening's staff uses a big union lawyer to break Ms. Airs' balls, it would be overkill. I wonder if Ms. Airs can afford an equally bigtime lawyer to defend against any bullying that may come in the future?
The Indymedia website keeps truncating the link to the TAB article. It chopped two numbers off the link I just posted. The link should end in:
and not:
articleid=772
Sorry for the genderist connotations. Of course, I meant "womyn" or whatever we're using these days. "Gals"? What's the proper gender-specific non-ageist word for female familiarity? Or is that not allowed any more? :-)
Anyway, I think you're right. They're not trying to wrest control away, explicitly. It's not a coup attempt or a mutiny or anything like that.
But it IS an attempt to have more control for themselves as a group over the business operations...to give themselves better benefits or pay or working conditions, etc. Business control is zero-sum math. When the union representatives gain a degree of control, the owner loses a degree of control.
"Control" is a loaded word. Personally, it's a touchy subject. I despise attempts by government or church or "the majority" or even individuals to inflict themselves on individual people, and I despise the control structures that have been put in place over time for the benefit of the controllers.
I wish I had a better word for it that wasn't just a synonym with fewer connotations. This kind of control is different. In a lot of ways, it really is about Kim Airs keeping control of her own life, which she has poured into her business even when there was no reasonable expectation of success.
Some will argue that the workers are just taking control of their own lives...OK, true. But if I hire you to paint my house, that doesn't mean you get to pick the color or manufacturer of the paint, much less get the rights to use the spare bedroom whenever it's convenient for you!
If Kim Airs makes bad business decisions, her business will fail. Oops. Oh well. But if she's forced into bad decisions by a group of differently-motivated people with much less to lose, that would be unfair and morally wrong, in my opinion.
I maintain that business size matters. Anyone who has ever run a small business knows that no matter how generous and altruistic you WANT to be, there are practical limitations to your abilities. And the choice to keep the business running is almost always better than to shut down. If you keep it running, maybe you'll be able to afford better benefits later. If you shut down, you definitely won't.
The cards are stacked in this society/economy heavily against small business. The economies of scale aren't there, the public is generally not interested in anything so much as convenience, and everyone everywhere is trying to make a buck off of everyone else. To start a business, you have to (often) take a loan, sign a lease, promise lots of things to lots of people that you will be personally accountable to fulfill in the case of failure (or success that comes too slowly!). Suppliers, vendors, media, freight carriers, utility companies, banks, lenders, friends, network service providers, customers, employees, et cetera ad nauseam. It's not to be taken lightly. Employees (and children!) rarely see all of the realities and even the exceptional ones that do have NONE of the responsibilities that a business owner has.
An owner who willingly gave up a portion of her ability to do the right things for ("control" of) her business without being freed from a commensurate share of the responsibilities in case of failure...would be tragically unwise.
There's a pithy comment about stereotypically self-destructive and enabling women in there somewhere, but I probably shouldn't pursue it. :-)
By the way, I especially liked your implicit comparison of the products you purchase at GO! to power tools. :-)
And I agree completely that the employees deserve part of the credit for making GO! the store it is. Kim obviously hired people that would make women feel comfortable in a somewhat uncomfortable environment (for many). This was no accident, and certainly such qualities should be rewarded by whatever means she has available to her.
I do worry about employees who say they are the "front line" of the business and therefore deserve some special compensation. The same could be said for the bagger at the checkout line. She is 100% of my interaction with the employees at the grocery store on nearly all of my visits. If she does something like keep the cold stuff together, or not put the produce under the cat litter, I'm happier for her efforts. And I think she should be rewarded for a job well done.
In most businesses, that means keeping her job long enough to get a pay raise, an increase in responsibilities, etc, lather, rinse, repeat.
But just because she kept my ice cream cold and is on the "front lines" of the business, doesn't mean she would make good decisions if asked to sit in for the manager for a day. She just doesn't have all the information.
Eventually, she might become entrusted with decision making power in the operations of the business. But this is not a six-month process. It usually isn't a six-year process. You don't hire checkout clerks with the expectation of growing them into operations managers.
You certainly don't react favorably when the checkout clerks you hired very carefully for their customer service qualities inform you that they want to share control of the business you created and will bring in a third party with a political agenda to coach them through the legalities of doing so against your will.
Sigh. I hope the GO! people really do read this thread. I don't believe it is a malicious action, but I do think it's overzealous and inappropriately "empowered". I think they've been led astray by a charismatic but misguided leader or three, and I really hope they recognize the possible ramifications of their actions. I'm a customer too, and I have my selfish reasons...but mostly I believe that the majority of the employees truly do not wish ill effects upon Ms. Airs, and that if they really understood the actions they were taking (from more perspectives than their politically-motivated UH! (how apropos) coaches') then they might reconsider.
And I know the checkout bagger comparison wasn't fair, I just got a little carried away with it. Maybe the (vege) deli clerk. Someone who understands the products and customer service, but isn't expected to negotiate supplier contracts, for example.
by J.K.
Well, it sounds like a lot of "she said / she said" on this issue. Is Kim a union-busting tyrant boss, or a progressive owner who truly cares about her employees? Are her workers naive, disgruntled staffers with an axe to grind, or embattled wage slaves with serious concerns?
Let's wait until the election (the Tab article says it's on Sept. 29) and see how this thing plays itself out. I, for one, am curious to see what happens. While I'm generally pro-union and have helped organize the one in my workplace, I'm also open to the possibility that unions can have a negative impact on a business. I watched as a mom-and-pop restaurant I loved was closed down when the new employee union made financial gains that sunk the whole business. The employees claimed a big cut of the profits when the business was doing well, and when there was a downturn in business, and the employees certainly weren't going to take an equivalent percentage cut in their wages that were increased greatly during the contract bargaining. So bye-bye restaurant. And goodbye to all the investment, both personal and financial, that the owners made.
I see several possible outcomes for this Grand Opening union.
1. Election occurs, majority of staff chooses union, owner recognizes union. Because owner has only paid minimum wage so far, she bargains in good faith and gives everyone huge raises. The national economy holds up, business continues to profit, and all is well for the workers and the owner.
2. Election occurs, majority of staff chooses union, owner recognizes union. Because owner has only paid small wages so far, she bargains in good faith and gives everyone massive raises. Terrorist incidents, poor government, or other outside factors leads to next recession, and customers stop spending so freely at Grand Opening, in favor of basic needs like food and shelter. Because of union contract, owner is unable to freeze wages, while workers continue to enjoy huge wage gains and annual raises guaranteed by contract. Because the workers claimed a chunk of the profits the business made in the previous year, the company's financial safety net is gone, and owner is forced to go into bankruptcy or close business. She loses all the personal and financial investment she put into the company for 10 years. Worker only lose their jobs, but find that it's hard to get the same wages when they look for work elsewhere.
3. Election occurs, majority of staff chooses union, owner refuses to recognize union. In breach of the law, owner gets fined, loses face with the general public, loses business, and closes down. Everyone loses.
4. Election occurs, majority of staff chooses union, owner recognizes union. Because owner has only paid minimum wage in the past, workers bargain for higher wages. Owner refuses; contract negotiations fail; workers go on strike. Owner loses face with the public, and 10 years of her good marketing are down the tubes. Sales drop, she loses business, and is forced to sell off motorcycle collection to save business.
5. Election occurs, majority of staff chooses union, owner recognizes union. Because owner had already been paying wages appropriate for the value of the work done, which is several dollars over minimum wage, and, as a progressive owner, has been already provided generous benefits to both full and part time staff, she feels that no changes are needed. So, when everyone sits down at the bargaining table, owner only agrees to lock in, in writing, all the gains the workers made before unionizing. Owner feels she has already been extremely fair, because she "cares about her employees." Employees make demands that the owner feels are extreme. Contract negotiations break down and staff goes on strike. When grievances are aired publicly and the public finds out how well the staff was previously compensated, workers do not get much public support. In the meantime, owner and management work in the store to keep it open, and the financial impact on business is negligible, because most customers cross picket lines when they find worker demands to be unreasonable.
6. Election occurs, majority of staff chooses union, owner recognizes union. Because the owner feels she has been more than fair with workers in the past, and finds the union causes unnecessary expense because of all the additional time and funds she must devote to contract negotiations and the accompanying paperwork and legal fees, she chooses to sell business and use the proceeds to support her new store on the west coast. After she moves out west, Boston loses a mover and shaker in the local sexuality scene. Workers attempt to pull together a cooperative, worker-owned store to replace Grand Opening, with mixed success. They find out how difficult it is to run a business, but don't regret their actions, in the name of their greater cause. "Take back the means of production from the oppressors!" (Should be interesting.)
7. (sounds highly unlikely) A majority of workers do not choose the union on Sept. 29, and the status quo is resemed.
It would be great if the workers would stop attacking the owner in this forum, just because she hasn't accepted the union yet (her only sin, from what I'm hearing here.) And those defending the owner need to chill, too. Yes, we get it, it's difficult to run a business and risky, too. Let's wait until the vote and see what the owner does next.
by happy customer
Wow, I didn't know about Kim Airs' motorcycle fetish. Just how big is this bike collection you guys are talking about? It certainly fits her bigger-than-life personality. I can just picture it: hot, sexy Kim perched on a big, throbbing motorcycle! Kim, I hope you will accept the union and move on. Part of the risk you took on as the store founder was the risk that, no matter how well you treat your staff, they can always turn on you. Chalk it up to one of the expenses of doing business. If it hurts the business (even if they didn't mean to hurt the company), you can always sell the business and start another enterprise. You're good at that!
by the customer is always right
i hope that kim does the right thing and recognizes the union. the more this drags out the more the phrase "union buster" will be associated with her name and that will do far more damage to her business (or any future business endevour) than recognizing her workers' right to organize could ever do.
> the more this drags out the more the phrase
> "union buster" will be associated with her name
Someone already suggested that you women of GO should stop trashing Kim on this public forum. I agree. While we await the results of the election, you still insist on calling her a union buster, yet no one here has explained exactly what union busting techniques she has employed. Other than speaking her mind on what the union will do to her business...which is NOT union busting. YOU DON'T HAVE TO LISTEN TO HER IF YOU DON'T AGREE.
Keep slinging the mud at Kim, and it only damages your cause.
by Accuracy whore
Commenter "Just the facts, please," quoted a post by "the customer is always right"
and then said "Someone already suggested that you women of GO should stop trashing Kim on this public forum. I agree."
If "just the facts please" is really concerned about the facts, my guess is you would want to find out whether "the customer is always right" is a "wom[a]n of GO" before slinging your own mud. Not knowing any of you, I'm not sure I'd be so confident to assume someone with a posting name relating to customers is a GO employee.
plaid_baboon (nospam) hotmail.com (unverified) 03 Sep 2004
Much of the debate here seems to be about whether Kim Airs could afford the demands a union might make or whether it would drive her store out of business. Although it is a possibility that higher wages and better benefits for the workers would put her out of business, the fact is that none of us really know.
I see a relatively simple solution to this: Kim Airs recognizes the union. She sits down with all the employees and opens the accounting books to them. Then everyone can get a clear idea of what she can and cannot afford. This seems like the most open, honest thing to do in the situation--the best approach when you have a hierarchically organized but otherwise progressive workplace, in a business subject to some rather nasty market pressures, over which no one in the dispute has any control.
I say "otherwise progressive" because the really progressive thing would have been to have started by founding the store as a workers' cooperative. Democratic decision-making is pretty central to feminist values, so it doesn't seem like a stretch. As I have been saying, I think the question of whether Kim Airs (who I never even heard of before this) is a good person or not misses the point. I suspect she's a perfectly decent person, no better or worse than most of us posting here. The problem is structural--her position as the owner of a small business. If you think about all that goes into starting a small business, it's kind of natural for the owner to feel rather possessive and to undervalue the contributions of her employees. The structure cultivates a certain unhealthy outlook and psychology. Working collectively goes a long way to address this problem--although you often still sometimes have to deal with control freaks in collectives, who have just been deeply socialized into authoritarian norms, no matter what their proclaimed values.
"Someone already suggested that you women of GO should stop trashing Kim on this public forum."
i am not a GO worker and i bet that the majority of the posts on here are not by the women that work at GO.
are you one of the managers at GO? if so, i am not suprised that the GO workers felt the need to organize.
by another voice
this has all gotten way out of hand. a flame war is erupting over a situation that, for probably many good reasons, there is not a lot of factual information out just yet.
also, the assumptions that staff are out to put kim under, or are malicious in their attempts to unionize are just plain ridiculous. forming a union does not mean staffers are 'turning on kim' or are even trying to gain control of the store.
there are very explicit needs that seemingly will only be met with a third party involved. the reasons for union organizing does not stem a malicious need for control or greed, it comes from the historical roots of honest working, fair wages, and, in the case of the G.O. union organizers, an attempt to create a contract that aims to provide more stability of jobs, a lower turnover rate, and a more sustainable voice in the future of G.O. There is no doubting that the store is not the same little store it was ten years ago, but that there are plans for expansion, one example being a second store opening.
by a Kim supporter
'another voice' just said:
"also, the assumptions that staff are out to put kim under, or are malicious in their attempts to unionize are just plain ridiculous."
Um, not so ridiculous; if you read the previous postings, maybe you can see where this impression of maliciousness comes from. For example, on 02-Sept, 'Frustrated' wrote:
"The lame union busting techniques have accomplished nothing but personally offending and enraging every single staff member..."
Sounds malicious to me, as levelling charges of 'union busting' is a very serious matter. Why else does that 'facts' person (whether management or whomever they are) keep asking the workers to explain how the owner or management is engaged in union busting?
'Frustrated', who made the initial charge of union busting, basically states that she's a Grand Opening worker--read the sentence that follows the union busting charge. Or could that have been written by an imposter pretending to be a staff member?
The more I hear these attacks, the more I feel I must support Kim.
by Don't blame Kim
One of the problems cited was "high employee turnover rate." Well gee, when most of your employees are students, your turnover rate is going to sky-high, thanks to the general unwillingness of students to work hard and study hard at the same time, as well as the students' tendancy to move out of state for 3-4 months at a time. All of which means high turnover due to factors out of Kim's control. She can stop hiring students. I for one would be thrilled to work for her.
"No living wage." This is Boston. The average one bedroom apartment will cost you 1200+ a month when you factor in utilities. A part-time job in retail will not cover that unless you are getting 30-40 dollars an hour, something that I don't make teaching and that no one should make working retail without commission. Why should Kim spend 800/week/employee to ensure a living wage? Does she make 1200-1600 a week after expenses? Now, if you get a studio, or live in a cooperative situation, you can make a living wage. Or, oddly enough, you can work full time or work several jobs. That's what I do.
I've worked part time in many places. You are not entitled to benefits unless you work for a minimum of 20-30 hours a week, if you get them at all. I worked full time as a temp: no insurance, no nothing, that's life. Why? Because those things are expensive and even a decently operating temp agency cannot afford to lay out policies for several hundred workers.
Their demands are irrational given the situation.
by reality check
"Their demands are irrational given the situation"
the go workers haven't made any demands reguarding wages, benefits, etc. they are demanding recognition. it would not cost kim a cent to recognize the union
THOUSANDS OF WORKERS HAVE DIED TO UNIONIZE!
by UNIONIZE ALL WORKERS
worldunion (unverified) 04 Sep 2004
WITHOUT UNIONS? CORPORATIONS, COMPANIES AND GOVERNMENT WOULD STRIP ALL OF US OF VOICE, LIBERTY FROM WORK AND (FOR SOME) LIVABLE WAGE.
Anyone can argue unions suck. They're bad. They're worthless.
Well. I'd disagree.
Unions suck. Because the people in the locals don't speak up. They aren't involved. Everyone is into themselves. No direct action or participation in union activities.
Too many people died for decent wages. For 8 hour work shifts. And benefits.
So when any of you anti union people talk shit? Remember FIRST Monday in September. LABOR DAY. For all of us hard working Americans. And the workers who DIED for us.
NONE OF US SHOULD EVER WORK ON LABOR DAY!
PEACE TO THE HARD WORKING PEOPLE OF AMERICA!
"it would not cost kim a cent to recognize the union"
That's like saying it wouldn't cost you a cent to get pregnant. True, but not even a tiny fraction of the whole story. The ramifications of doing so absolutely will cost you a whole lot of energy and money, over a very long period of time.
"the go workers haven't made any demands reguarding wages, benefits, etc"
Not entirely true -- check the public statements. Maybe they haven't made them to Kim Airs (which would indicate complete unfairness to me), but exactly what is the goal in forming a union if they have no demands? Obviously they do have demands, probably similar to the issues they raise in the press.
Don't be intentionally simplistic here. It doesn't work with adults.
by satisfied costumer
does anyone on this forum really, REALLY know anything about what's going on here? this arena for "suggestions" and "comments" for the G.O. Workers is simplistic in and of itself. ok, has anyone on this site tried to START a union from scratch? it's a long, tedious, time comsuming process. (that the workers do not get paid for doing) and most of the time, union organizers don't go door to door, soliciting poor, innocent small business employees. workers don't usually start up unions without giving it a lot of thought and research. i'm sure the G.O. employees, because G. O. IS so small, gave it even more thought and tried to negotiate with Kim before they would even come to this BIG decision. THINK ABOUT IT.
If you've ever shopped at G.O. you know these women are bright, articulate professionals who take their work and their customers very seriously. and I want the person helping me at g.o. to be educated and have alot of experience in dealing with specific issues. this isn't wendy's. this a great sexuality boutique where high turnover will make the store costumer's service suffer. i've been shopping at g.o. since i was 20 and a student myself. the current staff rocks (not just because they are all super cute) but because they know what is going on and are attentive. i don't know. i just don't think that employees in this sort of small business would just jump into a union without serious thought.
i've never met kim airs. she's never sold me anything, so i have more experience with her staff. and if you've read this, you have probably figured out that my support is with them for said reasons.
but then again, i don't know the whole story. like everyone else on this comment board. don't be mean to kim or the workers. please. and go visit the store because it sounds like everyone on this board needs to get laid.
by Someone who can read
" i'm sure the G.O. employees, because G. O. IS so small, gave it even more thought and tried to negotiate with Kim before they would even come to this BIG decision. THINK ABOUT IT."
Really? That's not what the article says.
""All of this came to me as a big surprise ... because I'd prefer to dialogue together instead of having a huge union come between us," said Airs. "
Sounds like instead of first having a meeting with Kim to discuss all the possible ways to resolve this, they got together, got annoyed, and started a union. No list of demands beforehand. In fact, the union seems to be more of a way to threaten or blackmail Kim than a way to productively and peacefully make better working conditions.
satisfied customer's theory:
"i'm sure the G.O. employees, because G. O. IS so small, gave it even more thought and tried to negotiate with Kim before they would even come to this BIG decision. THINK ABOUT IT."
You say you're SURE, but then I read the TAB article, which says:
"Airs went on to note that as a result of recent meetings with employees, she's added MBTA pass reimbursement as well as paid vacation, personal and sick days for part-time employees"
Is Kim lying to the reporter? C'mon, staff meets with Kim, and Kim gives them even more benefits, including benefits for PART-TIME workers. I'd call this a successful negotiation. Successful without the help from a big union. No wonder Kim is surprised by all this, and seems to be to want to continue working directly with her staff (from the TAB article):
" 'All of this came to me as a big surprise ... because I'd prefer to dialogue together instead of having a huge union come between us,' said Airs."
Seems that stating her preference to "dialogue" with her staff is now being called "union-busting." That's really sad.
by Union Worker
good luck go workers!
about a year ago i was involved in a successful organizing drive at a relatively small business (2 location chain) and the comments here remind me a lot of that experience. middle class liberals sided with the boss and and his chronies posted comments on websites like this trying to convince people that the business would shut down if we were successful. the community came to our defense, tons of people began to boycott the place and in the end we put enough pressure on the boss that he voluntarily recognized the union and we ended up with a 40% raise and a good benefits package. and of course, the business did not have to close down. in fact, it's probably more profitable than ever due to the increased publicity and decreased turnover rate.
i'm sure the same solidarity from boston's union members and working class folks will be there for the GO workers when needed!
by the irony is killing me
i could be wrong, but didn't kim co-sponsor a showing of "live nude girls unite" a while back? i guess organizing is ok as long as it's not her business, eh?
by Iron Chef
Show your support for the GO workers!
http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/GOUnion
I love GO! The women who work there are absolutely amazing. They help the customers feel comfortable in what can be an uncomfortable place for some. Think of all the people who frequent the store. I love everything the store stands for. We're all lucky to have a store like this to go to. Go GO! girls. Rock on.
by ????
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE GO! UNION!!!
Unless you work at GO!, how can you speak for the employees? How can you speak for what they want, what their feeling are about this serious decision they have made.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE GO! WORKERS.
Go For the Best Union - The Wobblies! Join the IWW!
by an anarchist
How about the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)? They would never sell out and create closed shops like an AFL-CIO union would!
Go union and go Wobbly!
www.iww.org
by another anarchist
ok, back in the day (like 70 years ago) the iww used to refuse to sign conracts with the employer because is symbolized a temporary truce with the employer. however, the reality of today makes is impossible to be successful using such a tactic. in fact, even the wobblies sign contracts now. just about every successful iww campaign in recent history history has ended with a contract with the employer. this means that the iww also creates psuedo-closed shops, because us labor only allows for one union to represent workers in a given barganing unit within a workplace.
the GO workers made the right choice by going with unite-here.
by still wondering...
Can anyone tell me what union-busting tactics the owner is using? That question has been ignored throughout this discussion, even though the accusation of union busting has been made a couple times.
by Nastya Lamb
nastya at riseup dot net (unverified) 07 Sep 2004
It's real exciting to read people debating the pros and cons of unions and worker co-ops. I want to weigh in mostly on that.
"a" started it right off the bat by asserting that starting a worker's co-op is a revolutionary act. I'm an anarchist of the anarchist-communist variety, and I make a living by helping people start cooperatives, including workers' cooperatives. So I have some things to say about that. I guess the short version is that organizing the whole economy based on workers co-ops only solves part of the problem of capitalism. An anti-capitalist is against bosses making a profit off the labor of others. So forming a worker's co-op means that if there's a profit to be made, the workers should divide it among themselves, which initially seems like the right and just thing to do. But if every business that existed right now converted to a worker's co-op, we would still have capitalism, still have a market system. It's just that instead of owners or shareholders being the capitalists, 'the workers' would be the capitalists. There would still be competition among firms, and a market mechanism for determining the price and quanitity of goods sold. A big improvement over what we have now, but not good enough, in my opinion.
Part of the problem with an economy comprised of worker's co-ops is that only 'the workers' are then in a position to make decisions about the economy. Unless we are also going to make a huge change in what is considered 'work', this doesn't seem like a very just system to me. If 'work' is defined as all those things a person does out in the world in exchange for money, then there are a lot of people out there (largely women and largely poor) who are doing a lot of things that don't count as work - mostly taking care of other people (children, elderly, husbands) for free, and other activities outside the money economy. These people get systematically left out of economic decision making if only waged workers get a say in business decisions.
Also, I am not interested in retaining the framework of the market economy and just substituting worker-owned businesses for regular ones. This is because a lot of the damage done by the market economy, in this vision, still remains. Different worker-owned co-ops in the same industry still have to compete with each other for customers. Each business still has the incentive to make the biggest profit they can get away with - we'd no longer be robbing the workers, we'd then just be robbing the consumers.
In general, the way I'd like to see things done is for communities to decide together what their needs are, and decide together how to produce the things they need. Instead of an owner or a group of worker-owners identifying a market opportunity, and then setting up a business that is then in an adversarial relationship with their customers (the customers want the lowest possible prices, the owners/worker-owners want the highest possible profits), I'd like to see a community that says, "Hey, we really need a sex shop here. We think it would take maybe a hundred thousand dollars to start it and maybe 10 people to run it". Then the whole community is responsible for capitalizing the business, and the workers there are accountable back to the community for providing what the people there need. There's no reason why you can't have a democratic work place, which is what I think most people are after in both union drives and worker's co-op drives. It's just that you're ultimately accountable back to the community you serve, not to your own back pocket. There's also room for leadership and vision in there, which are some of the essential qualities of an entrepreneur in today's capitalist economy.
As for the union drive, I'll just say quickly that unions were created to defend workers against the exploitive system of capitalism. And as long as that system remains, we need unions. In fact, a lot of worker's co-ops also have unions - they see the need for both. Which supports what I was saying earlier - worker's co-ops are still participating in a capitalist structure. So in my view, the fight of unions is not so much against the bosses, but against the capitalist system. Or it should be. Yeah, there are a lot of fucked up things going on in the union world. But if GO employees say they need one, I believe them. It's not an easy thing they're doing, and they deserve our support.
That's not to say Kim Airs is getting rich off of Grand Opening, or that she's a horrible person. Both of those things could be true or not, for all I know. And I don't really care. It seems like Kim is a well-enough meaning person who started this business with good intentions and worked very hard to make it successful, it's true. It also seems like she is now a person who feels like she has something very valuable to protect, and probably feels pretty threatened by the union drive. Maybe if it seemed like the option was open to her at the time, she would have started the business as a worker's cooperative instead of a regular business. But is she someone who wants to do something good for the world or just an ass hole? Probably a little of both, just like the rest of us.
Speaking of ass holes, I think a lot of 'dar's assertions need a little debunking.
His main theme seems to be that a small business owner, as an entrepreneur, is a little bitty hard working, self-sacrificing, risk-taking hero. It's true that small business owners often work for free in the initial years of operation, taking the gamble that the risk will pay off in later years in the form of profits. Also, it's true that small business owners typically invest a lot of their own money, as well as the money of their family and friends, in their business. This is a huge risk for unincorporated businesses because if the business fails, you can lose not only that investment, you may be liable for any debt you have incurred along the way as well.
In a worker's co-op, this risk is spread across the members. Instead of one owner putting tens of thousands of dollars into a business, many owners put in a couple thousand dollars. Also, a co-op uses the governmental structure of limited liability, so the most a co-op member can lose is your own investment - you can't be held personaly liable for debt incurred by the co-op. So dar's hero is a person who had access to some amount of startup capital, and who can afford to work for very little money for a couple of years until the business gets off its feet. Maybe not a real master of the universe, but still a relatively priviledged person. Why should only a person with such privilege have the opportunitity to start a business? Forming worker's cooperatives extends this opportunity to a broader range of people.
Anyway, given that small businesses are today a reality, complete with the sacrifices made by our hero entrepreneurs, should we support union organizing at small businesses? dar thinks that this is a dangerous thing to do to a small business, because some of the decision making power of the business owner (over things like how much they need to pay the workers, and under what conditions they are expected to work in) gets turned over to the employees, without them assuming the risk that they would in a worker's cooperative. I've already written that I think it's a better system to spread the risk and rewards of ownership more broadly, at least to the workers, but ideally to the community at large. We should also be asking, why is it that paying workers a decent wage and providing satisfactory working conditions is so impossible for small business owners? Their constraints are the prices set by their competitors (bigger companies are able to offer lower prices), and the prices their customers can afford to pay, given their own incomes (which are probably not enough to live comfortably). If we're going to attack at some point in this system, why choose the union, which is set up to defend the workers from exploitation? Why not attack the bigger picture, the broader economic system that makes it nearly impossible for small businesses to compete against the bigger ones?
There's so much more to respond to, but I think this response is long enough as-is.
And bigguy, don't forget the Cooperative Development Institute http://www.cdi.coop/
thoughts on union bustin'
by I heart GO
keepemhappy (nospam) women.org (unverified) 07 Sep 2004
to "still wondering" (and "dar" wherever she is...)
Regards to union busting, there's three things that have come up in these posts that are classic, modern, anti-union tactics:
1. Stalling. creating a union is exhausting, and refusing to recognize the union drags the process out months longer than it needs to - making it easier to defeat in a place with high turnover
2. Spreading rumors that a union will cause a shop to close down. The workers vote on a contract - why would they vote for one that would make them lose their jobs? this is a common rumor used by anti-union bosses - and one that has shown up a lot on this website..
3. implying that workers are ungrateful when they form a union is also a common anti-union tactic. Should workers, even part-time employees, be grateful for being underpaid? (p.s. dar - most grocery baggers are union!!!)
Let's not confuse the issue -even small stores have a right to organize - if they can't, how will walmart ever go union? very few shops have 100% employee support for the union, the way GO does. And unlike walmart employees, they organized themselves and then went to a union for help. These workers are providing a valuable resource to our community - why shouldn't they ask for more? If they feel they can't get what they need in negotiations, it is their right to form a union, period. Unions, especially UNITE HERE, have a history of easing negotiations when employers are having legitimate economic trouble (ie, hotels post 9/11) but pushing for decent wages and benefits when times are flush. I say, let's keep the women who sell us dildoes and harnesses happy! Go GO women!
Nastya,
An LLC structure doesn't limit liabilities in all areas. The principals of the company are still at significant risk. Besides, even if it was a true and full limitation of liability, there's still the issue that an owner's liability is much much larger than employees'. An LLC doesn't protect the principals from the effects of bad decisions by smaller stakeholders.
Obviously, I'm neither an anarchist nor a communist. So we will not agree on many issues. One flaw I saw with your "ideal" scenario, though, is specific to this situation:
If the community were responsible for making business-creation decisions and fundng/staffing them appropriately, how is forward progress made? If it is necessary to convince some sort of "community-planning-commercial-review" board (probably as entrenched as the zoning board) of the "need" for a new type of business, do you think new ideas would ever get started?
I don't. I don't even think Kim Airs could have started GO! if she had to convince ten people who had been reviewing Brookline commerce for years of the "need" or "desire" or even "viability" of her idea.
Furthermore, don't you think "community-review" is often just another control structure put in place to impose the controllers' morality/mindset/ideals upon the populace?
So, then, you might suggest a quasi-democratic selection process. Voting and whatnot. Obviously unwieldy, but more importantly, what would the required "yea" percentage be to approve a proposal? 51%? (tyranny of the majority) 25%? Lots of scary fundies out there...10%? How can you expect the populace to fund a proposal that only 10% think is a good idea?
It seems pretty certain to me that, in your ideal world, Kim Airs would never have started her business.
You ask why small businesses can't provide decent wages and working conditions... Well, they do. Like all businesses, they are subject to all sorts of legal minimums, inspections, etc. OSHA doesn't make exceptions for small businesses. (not entirely true, btw -- businesses without employees can get away with a few things).
Obviously, your objection is that the legal minimums are inadequate. OK, maybe, but most people disagree with you. Not here, but in the larger voting "community". (see above re: tyranny of the masses). Some business owners would provide better benefits if they could afford to...but since they can't, they don't. (and, by the way, increasing pay/benefits/etc when you think you *can* afford to is also dangerous -- what if circumstances change? will your employees be OK with corresponding decreases...most definitely NOT. what then?)
But again, the legal minimums are set and that's what a business owner will use as a baseline. What pay rate does the market demand for the services I require? If I lower wages below a certain (but still legal) point, I will attract fewer qualified applicants. If I raise wages (above a certain point), I will attract fewer customers. It's a delicate balance, but some would argue that it is, by definition, perfectly self-correcting over a period of time.
You ask why only people of relative privilege should be allowed to start businesses. I consider that a side effect of the actual requirement: a person starting a business should believe in the idea enough to risk something for it. If your ideal world effectively removed the prospect of future rewards for starting a business, perhaps the risk requirement could be waived as well. But not all ideas are created equal.
And please refrain from calling me a "he".
I heart GO,
I don't mean to encourage rumors that GO! will have to close down if forced to go union. That's obviously the worst-case scenario for all involved. ("Worst" is relative, and that's a large part of my argument, but still, no one wants that.) And it's wrong of me to take quotes from employees from the message board or from the press and believe that they represent the unionization leaders' demands of Ms Airs.
But Kim has to know why employee turnover is high. She obviously doesn't think the improvements required to change that make business sense right now. Who knows why? We don't, but neither do her employees. We don't know if she's right or wrong either...and neither do her employees. But we do know that she is the most qualified person to make that decision in the entire world, because a) she has all of the information available, and b) it's HER INVESTMENT at risk if she's wrong.
I do not believe that workers should be grateful for being underpaid. But "underpaid" is relative. I don't have any idea what GO! workers make, but I'm sure it's legal. OK, see above, but that's the harsh reality about retail. It's *impossible* to pay retail workers well, unless they are selling high-volume and/or high-margin products. GO! is not.
I would like to work at GO! too, if it paid well enough to support my lifestyle, as I have chosen it. I'd be a great employee, with lots of domain expertise :-). I'd also like to be a guide for an architectural history walking tour. But I value other experiences and interests more highly, so these are not viable options. I don't consider it Kim Airs' responsibility that these paths are closed to me.
Workers shouldn't be grateful, but they should be realistic about what they're getting themselves into. I would LOVE to work at GO!. I can't. If I saved enough for several years, maybe I could start a store like it, and after a few years maybe I'd be making a few dollars/h<|fim_middle|>less voice exalting capitalism on my screen just sounds male in my head.
Anyway. At the risk of sending "for the love of..." totally over the deep end...
I didn't say that limiting liability takes away all risk, just that it takes away some of the risk of an unincorporated business like a partnership or sole proprietorship. That's why they call it limited liability, not eliminated liability. And any kind of corporation - LLC, LLP, C-Corp, S-Corp, or cooperative - limits liability, not just an LLC. But that was just a little detail, you actually brought up a lot of interesting questions that won't bore people to death like that one.
I'm not one of these people who thinks I've got the blueprint of the new economy all worked out in my head. But I have thought a lot about what I want to see in the world.
You're raising a question about innovation and creativity that I think is really important. I would not want 100% community consensus to be required before someone is able to follow up on a good idea. I think a lot of ideas that are initially viewed as totaly cracked-pot actually turn out to be brilliant, and I think we should encourage their development.
Under my 'ideal situation', I think Kim Airs definitely would have started a sex shop. But the way it got started would have been way different. When Kim started her business, she had to start with some market research. She had to estimate what the demand would be for sex toys and porn, and what part of that demand was not being met by existing businesses. What I'm talking about is a system where, instead of all that, the relevant community just says whether it wants the shop or not - probably through some kind of survey or something.
The other difference is that I would expect that Kim would not have to go it alone and take on the huge burden of risk that you've described. If she had started the business with a group of other people as a worker's co-op, they would share the risk together, taking the burden off just that one person, and making the opportunities for creativity and innovation open to more people than just herself. If she had started it in the context of the ideal system I'm describing, the risk would lay with the community at large.
And yes, I actually would expect the whole community to invest in (that is, capitalize) a business that is identified as a need of a smaller subset of the people in that community. I would expect the community to make some provision for the availabiltiy of yucca if yucca is an essential part of the diet of some, but not all, of the people in the community. And I'd expect everyone to support the availabiltiy of child care, even if they are not all parents.
I can see why what you're calling 'community review' would seem stifling and controlling. The existing ways that this is done (through zoning boards and such, as you suggest) are definitely this way. It's been my experience that the people involved in these things are mostly at it to protect their own property values. What I'm talking about would be vastly different (I hope!) partially because participation would be extended to everyone in the community, not just the neighborhood busybodies with the time and stomach to sit through these meetings. Also, there wouldn't be property values to protect, since there would be neither private ownership of land and buildings, nor the buying and selling of them on markets. I'm sure that last part is pretty objectionable to you and we'll have to just disagree on that part.
You say it's obvious that I believe that legal minimums are inadequate. I wasn't arguing anywhere for an increase in the legal minimums. As an anarchist, I'm not too excited about petitioning the state to protect me from capitalism, although I'll concede that it's necessary to do things like this sometimes. I'm aware that the state is what props up capitalism and makes it possible. When I said that we should attack capitalism instead of unions, I didn't mean that we should try to increase the minimum wage or fight for stricter OSHA standards. Although it has been well documented that the minimum wage is nowhere near enough to meet people's basic needs, and if this 'voting community' disagrees, well I'm not surprised. Voters are a minority of people in this country, and if they want to believe that the minimum wage is adequate (which I'm not sure if they do or not), then so be it. I'd rather form a union and fight for higher wages than to try to convince the sleepy electorate to raise the paltry minimum wage.
In the same way, you won't catch me making the argument that Kim needs to recognize the union because she has a legal obligation to do so. I don't care about legal obligations - I didn't participate in the making of those laws. I agree with the people above who said that Kim should recognize the union because it's the right thing to do.
by love my sex boutique
Thank god for the women at GO! And thank god the women who work at GO! are coming together to unionize. I love GO! the women are great and know their stuff. I feel like when I go in there, I'm going to be treated w/ respect and knowing they have knowledge of what their selling. High turnover rates in companies everywhere suck, but in a store like GO!, it really sucks. I want to know that when I go in there, I'll be talking to someone who really is there because they want to be there. Not just for a "cool" job. Sexual education is so important and thats what you get when you go there. Not some robot worker who could care less what they sell you. You go girls!!! I feel so many people are getting off the subject here. They want to unionize, it's not the end of the world as some of you folks posting seem to think it is. Really now, come on.
by A friend of Kim
no_flame_mail_wanted (unverified) 07 Sep 2004
I know Kim and am not afraid to say so right here. No doubt someone will call me one of her "cronies" and claim we're all anti-union because we support Kim.
What concerns me is that some of you, including at least one GO! worker who signed her post, have decided to malign Kim's character in this public forum.
It's the accusations of union busting that I'm talking about. And claims that "she started it" or that she deserves this treatment because she has not yet recognized the union are truly ridiculous. She is obeying the law and is well within her rights to wait for the election before recognizing the union. As a result of this choice, some of you are ripping her to shreds.
Put yourself in her shoes for a second. She feels she has done a lot for her employees. She is shocked when they come to her (on the day she is starting her vacation) with the news that they have formed a union, and they demand recognition within 48 hours. She decides to not recognize it immediately, but she has not denied it, either. Instead, she goes on her scheduled vacation, in order to think about what has happened, wondering what she has done wrong that caused her staff to turn to a union for help.
And that's when the adversarial behavior began, with a petition filed claiming she has denied the union. And then these public postings claiming she's engaged in union busting, when all she did was to choose to take advantage of her legal right to wait for the election. Why? Is it because at a staff meeting, she tried to convince her employees that she has done a lot for them without assistance from a union, and therefore feels a union would not benefit GO! or its workers? This is her opinion, and she is entitled to it. You don't have to agree, but you should NOT call this UNION BUSTING either. It isn't. It's simply the boss asking her staff to reconsider, and they can say NO. There is a big difference between her *asking* them and *threatening* them.
Until she comes to each worker privately, offering a carrot stick like a raise or promotion if they vote "no" in the election, or otherwise holding a gun to someone's head, then it is not union busting. C'mon, has management approached any of you (the workers), claiming the store might close if there's a union? Or suggesting that some of you may be laid off because the store won't be able to afford to keep everyone on if there's a union? Please don't argue that the conversation on this forum includes "rumors started by management" unless it's true. If it's true, please give the evidence to the workers so they can have the union lawyers take appropriate legal action. Otherwise, do not suggest that management is spreading rumors here. And, for the record, I have not been directed by anyone in GO! management, nor Kim, to come on this forum in an attempt to stop the union. It's a shame that I even have to make such a statement.
All I am doing is defending Kim because I care about her and feel she does not deserve this. I know a little bit about where she's coming from because I have asked her questions about what is going on. It does not mean she's 100% right in the way she's handling this, but she is doing what feels she needs to do, and certainly is obeying every letter of the law.
Until the attacks on Kim stop, I bet her supporters will continue writing those 10-paragraph comments defending her rights, which, by the way, have not infringed upon the workers' rights. The workers have the right to to vote, and the owner has the right to have an objective third party count the votes. It's that simple. Let's save the attacks for after the voting, if Kim does not recognize the union at that time.
by wow
show your support for the GO! workers....
by sticks and stones
Among the claims of "union busting", someone said:
So, the fact that multiple comments regarding closed shops are posted here proves that management is behind the rumors?
Anyone who reads Indymedia articles frequently will recognize a few of the comment writers' names from posts on other articles on Indymedia. I'm willing to bet that "Nefarious Cabal" is not part of Grand Opening management, here to spread rumors for management, even though he or she mentioned the concept of "closed shops". Others here whom I've seen posting elsewhere on Indymedia are Louis Lingg, Nastya, and Matthew Williams. I believe the latter is a moderator for Indymedia posts.
While I can't identify every writer here, if the management of G.O. actually did write comments here, and they say something about unions causing shop closure, then others here can (and do) correct any misinformation. In the same manner, some of us here are correcting the misinformation we see posted about Kim Airs, such as the charges of union busting.
As for "supporting" the workers, I do support their right to form a union. But I do not support their right to trash Kim Airs. It is their right, in terms of free speech, to refer to Kim Airs with any slurs they wish; but making false claims, such as "union busting", only weakens the workers' cause, in my opinion.
Not to nitpick, but this is the first time I've posted on indymedia in years. And when I did before I didn't call myself Nastya. Not sure what your point was - did I or someone else imply that I was part of GO! management? In case it wasn't clear I've got nothing to do with the place except as an infrequent customer. I don't think anything I said supported the view that a union might force the business to close, and I never said anything about closed shops. Maybe you were thinking of some other 10 paragraph poster :)
by missed opportunity
nobody (nospam) nowhere.com (unverified) 08 Sep 2004
I think I missed a great opportunity.
If I understand correctly, once you tell an employer you intend to unionize, it's nearly impossible for them to fire you?
If that's true-- and if I'd known that-- I might have kept my last job and unionized my company's employees for better working conditions.
We would have started by demanding access to the thermostats in the office.
by Amie M. Evans
I have been a long time costumer of Grand Opening! And I've offered workshops there. I have always had great interactions with the staff members and love teaching there. I was so sad to read this. I understand the desire for more pay and better benefits. I also understand how hard it is to run a small business, keep it a float and (hopefully) make it grow. I am wondering if the grievance listed above were brought to Kim's attention.I am also wondering if some of these items are beyond Kim's controll. Face it we live in a capitalist country and a small business owner is faced with an uphill battle. Kim pays above minimum wage and offers some sort of health care plan to full time employees and flexiblity in scheduling (which is more than I got when I worked retail). Maybe the problem isn't Kim, but the system at large. This cannot be replaced by a union and is found in so few places, Kim Airs has created a work place that hires people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender pronoun preferences, or apearance. Many of her past and present employees would have to vastly change their representations of their individuality in order to get a job in retail in MOST of the other businesses in Boston (I can think of a few places that woudl welcome them as is with open arms, but they probably aren't hiring right now). Kim has also created for a number of people who didn't have the exact skill set for the (fill in the blank) teaching/management/buyer/office worker positions they wanted, an oppurtunity to develope those skills in a supportive environment. Would working a McDonald's or WalMart be better than working at GO!? Would they even hire you as is? Woudl you be happy at Target? Finally, I want to say that as a union employee, I am not sure you realize exactly what it is you are get in the package deal. For example, Unions demand equal pay raises. Sounds good until you discover you are working your bum off and your coworker is doing the minium to get by without getting fired.Equal pay raises. That means everyone no matter how hard they work gets exactly the same raise. Unions can do a lot of good. I just think you could have achieved a much better deal and more real value changes by talking directly with Kim.
Kim made more sacrifices that you can imagine to start the store up she deserves to keep it. I wouldn't be surprised if you all find yourself with a union and uniforms and inflexible schedules to go along with it. I am very sad about this news. I hope that everything works out for both Kim and the staff and that GO! survives this trauma.
Chill out. It's just a union. I am sure not much will change. Everything will be okay. Deep breaths.
I am wondering, why do you think a union would somehow lead to uniforms? That seems like such a weird statement to make.
by polka dancer
Chill out. It's just a union.
"just a union" ? Have you ever worked under a union contract before? If the owner used to run the store like a family business, then those days are over. She will now be forced to behave in a more corporate way. If she's locked into a contract, the workers will be, too. It's not "just a union"; it's a whole new system for both the owner and the workers.
I am sure not much will change. Everything will be okay. Deep breaths.
How can you be so sure? The workers and management will have to live with whatever they put in the contract. That's a big change right there. I'm not saying the contract is a bad thing, especially if the workers get some benefit they didn't have before. The point is that it's a major change from how things are now.
I'm not Amie, but I can see how this is possible. Maybe the owner was too lax in the dress code in the past. When the workers start bargaining for more money, in return they may be asked to accept some changes like a dress code or uniforms. The bargaining process is about give and take. If the workers go on strike because they can't get their 10% raise without accepting a dress code as part of the package offered by management, then the public will likely see that as pretty ridiculous, considering that most businesses do enforce a dress code, whether you work in an office or at a cash register. I'm not saying that there *should* be a dress code or uniforms at Grand Opening, but anything is possible.
I can't imagine what the uniforms would be like at Grand Opening, though. Logo-emblazoned smocks with name tags, a la Walmart? That probably will never happen, as it wouldn't fit the image of the store. And I think the owner is too classy to go for "Hooters" style uniforms to fit the sexy image of the business.
"Have you ever worked under a union contract before?"
Yes. At three different workplaces. Highly recommend it!
by emma goldman
I am also wondering if some of these items are beyond Kim's controll.
I'm really digging for an excuse here.
Face it we live in a capitalist country and a small business owner is faced with an uphill battle.
Hmm… how do I turn this around. I know, I'll blame the system. It's that damn system that's always oppressin' the boss!
Maybe the problem isn't Kim, but the system at large.
One more time for emphasis.
This cannot be replaced by a union and is found in so few places
The system cannot be replaced by a union. Now I've really baffled 'em with this illogical sentence.
Kim Airs has created a work place that hires people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender pronoun preferences, or apearance.
Now, I know that the only grievance listed above is the high turnover rate, but I'll try to distract everyone anyway and suggest that these workers can't get a job anywhere else. How's that for taking the high-road!
Would working a McDonald's or WalMart be better than working at GO!? Would they even hire you as is?
I am the master of insults. Take that you freaks!
Finally, I want to say that as a union employee, I am not sure you realize exactly what it is you are get in the package deal.
The next thing you know you've got job security, a formal grievance procedure, better wages and benefits, and lower turnover rate. Beware!
For example, Unions demand equal pay raises.
Because you've affiliated with those Bolsheviks over at Unite-Here, you will no longer be able to have raises arbitrarily assigned to you. Christ, this might even create some incentive to stick around.
Sounds good until you discover you are working your bum off and your coworker is doing the minium to get by without getting fired.Equal pay raises.
Watch as I create strife among the workers. They will despise each other any minute now!
Kim made more sacrifices that you can imagine to start the store up she deserves to keep it.
Everyone else it do it, so why don't I play up the fallacy that the store will have to close once the evil union is recognized.
I wouldn't be surprised if you all find yourself with a union and uniforms and inflexible schedules to go along with it.
Watch out! If you all are too happy with the job and stick around too long there might be enough long-time employees to formalize a set schedule.
I hope that everything works out for both Kim and the staff and that GO! survives this trauma.
Really, I really do hope it works out for the workers. I'm serious.
by no flame wars
So, "emma goldman" wants to start a flame war. Let's not stoop to her (his?) level. Let's keep the discussion civil, ok?
by pissed worker
Actually, rather than "flamebait" this would be SATIRE, making light (and if you read between the lines, some good points) at an obviously pro-boss post above. Lighten up.
by no gray areas
Thank you, pissed worked and emma goldman, for making some "good points" and for "reading between the lines" for us. Some of us were just too ignorant to see through that "obvious" pro-boss comment, and we clearly needed your help.
I was too dumb to understand that this was a pro-boss vs. pro-worker issue. Thanks for clarifying, I will try to see everything as either black or white from now on.
boss=oppresser
worker=oppressed
How am I doing so far?
by x
Yep, don't you dare say anything that might sound "pro-boss" else you'll be labelled a "union buster".
Like shrub said, "either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists." In this case, either you are with the workers, or you are with the union busters. The boss is always 100% wrong, and to say otherwise is anti-worker.
by openly classist
The boss is always 100% wrong, and to say otherwise is anti-worker
if you're working class you know this to be true.
Sounds like just another plan for the lazy to come in and try to rip away all the benefits from someone else's hard work, inspiration and sacrifice to start a busineess. sounds like the owner's biggest offense was hiring these people that then decided they wanted to take more and more.
by class reductionist
Yeah, these people sound REAL lazy. Did you miss all of the above comments from customers saying how good the employees at GO are? They work day in and day out to keep this store running, and have found time to organize a union in the meantime. Union organizing is fucking hard work. If they were truly lazy people, I would think they wouldn't bother...
Hi, I'm an occasional customer, and have found that sometimes the salespersons don't notice when I have a question because they are busy chatting with their friends who are visiting the shop.
Usually I just chalk it up to "college kids at their parttime jobs", and it's the kind of behavior I expect from a minimum-wage-paid person. But if the staff is supposed to be professional educators making a career at this job, then it would be nice if they were always professional when dealing with the customers.
It's possible there are just a few bad apples working there, as other times the salespeople have been quick in getting what I need and ringing up my order.
Maybe the owner doesn't pay them enough or train them enough for what the job should be? I'm curious to see how a union will affect the experience of the customer. I hope the owner doesn't raise prices too much.
by satisfied
I shop there and yes, at times I can't get some questions answered, or it may take a while. It's usually because the store is busy. But, I have no problem with going up to an employee and ask them if they could help me. With the size of the store, the amount of people in the store, and the workers busy helping customers, some people are going to have to wait. Lets take two sales people, one helping customers, one ringing up sales. I mean, come on. What does this have anything to do with the union? A few bad apples? Do you work there? Do you know the women who work there? Do you know the experience they have? Do you know anything about the store? Maybe people shouldn't just sit around and complain that you don't get your questions answered and go up to a staff there and ask your question. It works both ways. I've sat in stores waiting because it's been busy. It's just a part of life. Deal with it. What does this all have to do with the Union? It's a wonderful store w/ employees who are very helpful and who have made my friends and myself feel very comfortable. It's a great store and I find it weird how people want to bash the staff, and the store and the owner and the union, just because the women who work there want to start a union. All of a sudden, everyone is the bad guy. Does it have to be like that? There is no bad guy, just women who want to start a union.
by a customer
It's getting redundant. Really is. It's all about a union. Not a bunch of "bad apples" or blaming it on "college kids" and their part time jobs there. Or if their getting trained properly. Seems as though the store is doing fine. It's still open, another one in LA. I love the store, the employees are really nice and helpful. Lets just see what happens.
OK, since you ignored the first line of my previous post, no wonder you misunderstood my point.
The salespeople were chatting with friends. It was obvious that that's who they were, friends, not other customers. Making plans for the weekend or whatever they were saying, I don't recall. And no, the store was not busy, which is probably why the salespeople were chatting and relaxing. No problem there unless the customer needs help.
You said that you yourself have no problems going up to a salesperson to ask for help. But I have friends who do feel uncomfortable asking for help, especially in the kind of store that already makes them uncomfortable and shy, like a sex store! And I myself am uncomfortable interrupting other people's conversations, even if it is the salespeople just chatting with their friends.
What all this has to do with a union is that the 'bad apples' will be given regular raises and benefits same as the hard workers. Too late for the owner to fire the problem workers. If customers have negative experiences, they just won't come back, and who knows how much business has already been lost by mediocre customer service. Lack of customer service is not the norm at this store, I expect, but has certainly happened in my experience.
If you think my describing my experience is intended to bash the workers, you can bash back at me again, I can take it. Your angry words were: "I've sat in stores waiting because it's been busy. It's just a part of life. Deal with it." Thanks, I'll deal just fine, but I hope you're not one of the Grand Opening salespeople, because that's a mean attitude to have when dealing with nervous customers.
by Ex-retail employee
I can't believe that people are demanding living wage and health benefits for part-time retail. If you think that's feasible, you should stop getting furious at Starbucks, one of the few places that does do that.
The ladies of GO are wonderful, but no more wonderful than shopkeepers everywhere else.
by just thinking.
as far as i'm aware, lazy people probably wouldn't bother to put the time and energy into research, organizing, and all of the other efforts that go into organizing a union. 'lazy people' might just sit around and bitch about bad conditions, and either put up with it, or leave and find something else to occupy their time.
and in regards to equal pay raises. don't you think that if everyone gets the same incremental raises, and one person is slacking while the other person is working their ass off, the fact that everyone's treated equally might up the accountability factor of the other staffers? these ladies seem smart enough to call each other on their shit. that's the responsibility that comes along with being a progressive and educated community builder, and i think that the fact that these girls are organizing is a good sign that they're pretty motivated and responsible.
also, why are there so many assumptions that these girls have not already tried on several occassions to address the owner personally about the issues they've had? all of a sudden, there are workplace changes when the implementation of a legal and binding contract is put in front of the owner. seems like it's taken a lot to be heard.
by Patty
Patty924 (nospam) yahoo.com (unverified) 22 Sep 2004
When I first started to read all these post I wanted so bad to respond. Then the more I read I realized this is just like any other message board. Most of you are not even listening to each other.
It has become a place to bash and flame a situation and a person that most of you do not know.
Honestly unless we are directly involved we do not know all the fact. We are not the judge and jury in this.
So unless the People on BOTH sides would like to tell us the facts and ask our opinions, I think it's time we all go back to our own lives and let this go thorough the propper leagal course and wait to see what happens.
by for a world w/o bosses
Both sides? I am not interested in the boss's side. My sympathies go with the workers. Always.
by yeah, right
I don't think these workers need your sympathy. These seem to know how to use unfair tactics against someone who's progressive as bosses can be. Can't wait to see the outcome. (Kim, sell the store and let a typical boss [jerk] take over, and see how they like it!)
These are just some of my thoughts and my thoughts alone.
From my personally experience, everyone on staff has to be part
union weather they would like it or not. Union dues was a flat
where I was. It might not have seemed like a lot at the time but
did not work full time or if you took a week off you still had
dues and it came directly out of your check.
As a part time employee with no vacation, no sick time and no
time when I took a week off I was still responsible for my union
dues.
So the first check I collected when I got back not only had the
week I
was gone take out it also had that weeks dues taken out as well.
From what I understand everyone there has some pretty good
benefits. I
just want to make sure that you all understand that just because
a union
forms does not mean you will still have those benefits.
Mass law does not require part time people to receive health
coverage,
vacation time, sick time or personal days. It also does not
require T
pass remebersment.
Even though this might look and sound like the right thing,
Please be
sure you have researched everything. Go to Target, or any other
place and see what their benefits are and their turn over rate
are. I
have worked in retail a long time and I can guarantee if you ask
even just on that street there you will find out you are not
treated badly.
by Judy N
I wouldn't compare the pay and benefits to what the workers get at a huge corporate entity like Target. How about comparisons to other small businesses similar to Grand Opening? How does the typical Boston small business (which does not have the support of capital investment that the Walmarts and Targets have) manage to pay health benefits?
by just a comment
I don't think you can compare what Target, or big corporations offer to small stores like GO!. It's two completely different things. I do though feel that I hope these ladies have done their homework and are prepared for what may happen/change with the union. Things as they know it will change. From what I've read, they have it pretty good right now. The T pass deal, part time benefits and a very cool working enviornment. I'm not downplaying GO! workers at all, and what they do day to day, because they are what keeps the store runnning in a sense. The staff who continue to educate themselves and learn, so they can continue to be on top of the ever changing sex culture. But why change what seems to be a smoothly running store. Speaking from the outside. I think the store is great, I personally love it. I would hate to see things change. And for what? A bunch of "part time" workers who want to unionize? What about the long time workers who are there. Why are they still there if things are so bad? Why do they still continue to work in that enviornment? Also, I guess I just want to say that I'm not "bashing" the women who want to start this union, I just hope that they have researched this, and are ready for having a third party involved in all decisions. I will continue to shop at Grand Opening, and I hope the staff will continue to be as helpful as they have been in the past. Kim seems to hire great workers. Ones that do last more than just a few weeks and months. I feel like I've read so much about this, I wanted to give my two cents. Good luck to the staff and to Kim.
by thoughts
I really love what Kim Airs has brought to Brookline and I would hate to see her very comfortable boutique style shop become not as comfortable. I think Kim does an amazing job between all the classes she offers, home toy parties, which are done by the great staff she has hired, and the annual You Outta Be In Pictures amateur porn night. She really has done so much over the years. Having Annie Sprinkle come in, Midori, Carol Queen. What it seems is that she has some staff who want more. That is understandable, we all want more. But, lets be reasonable. Part time benefits, it seems that they are getting pretty decent benefits right now. Kim is not, or does not seem to be this horrible boss who makes the working enviornment one where people have to quit, or hate coming into to work. If so, why is there still people there that I continue to see year after year. No, I don't know both sides. I don't know what prompted these part time employees to want to unionize. I don't know what goes on behind closed doors at Grand Opening. But, from what I've seen, the store is a success. If not, she would not have been able to open one up in LA. That speaks volumes. I hope the part time, twenty something employees know what they are doing. They can be replaced. Maybe they should be glad they have a job, and be glad that they are getting the benefits they are getting. There are plenty of people out there who would love to work at Grand Opening I'm sure. Maybe they should think of what they have, than what they don't have and what they feel they need. Kim has never seemed to be someone who treated her employees poorly. I hope this works out for both the employees and for Kim. These stores are too few and far between. Also, I think she does hire a very diverse group of women. I think that is great. Good luck again to both parties. And possibly a third party. What would that mean? Does anyone know?
by same shit, different PC delsusions of grandeur
(No verified email address) 11 Apr 2005
This is just another porn shop, not a fucking "sexuality boutique' fer chrissakes. Geez. If you have to go to a porn store to purchase "sex" because you haven't figured out sex is not about how much you spend on it you're a loser
To all the liberals who think buying your 6th dildo is a feminist action: you're stupid co-opted capitalist twats to equate purchasing useless corporate junk in a store with equality. Put your wallets down and pick up some unsexy policy papers and pending bills affecting gender issues in your government.
Y'all act like people never enjoyed sex before they could spend $$$$$$ on it. | our more than my employees. Maybe the store would really take off, and I'd be making twice as much. When would I become evil? Before or after breaking even on my investment? When would my employees decide that they deserved more than I thought I could afford to pay?
It's all very discouraging. I admire Kim for her vision, courage, enthusiasm, and hard work. I respect the GO! workers for their hard work and professionalism. They've always been very good to me, and I respect them all the more for their perseverance in the retail environment. They love what they do, that's clear -- but they dislike the realities of their jobs. I wish them good fortune in resolving that issue, but I think they're chasing the wrong rabbit, and I'd hate to see Kim suffer for it.
by for the love of....
why are we talking about employee run co-op's, all the statistics, blah blah blah blah....that what the matter at hand is..is that the ladies at GO! want to unionize. That it. Thats it. Keep it that simple and you won't need to keep typing entire novels on this site. Seriously, they are trying to unionize. Stick to the subject. Also, unless you work there, how do you know what goes on in the workplace? I hear a lot of bad mouthing and he said she said. To me, that sounds like gossip. Stick to what you know, and you either support the unionization or you don't. I'm sending this out to all the people on this forum who feel the need to type at least 10 paragraphs on the same thing every day. But then getting off the subject. Come on, get a life. Go GO! WORKERS.
by skeptical
"I heart GO" described 3 ways the management is engaged in union busting:
*** Maybe management feels they need some time to present their side on any issues the workers have with management. Looks like the so-called "stalling" will be less than 2 months if there's a vote at the end of September. There can't possibly be that much turnover in 8 weeks' time, could there be? Sounds like the workers are impatient because they spent a lot of time and energy on this, and don't want management to take advantage of their own rights, including the right to respond to the issues presented. If the workers are so "unanimous" on this, then there's nothing to fear, really.
*** Are you saying the management is spreading rumors? I haven't seen that anywhere. It's not in the TAB article. If people on this forum discuss various realistic possibilities, and use examples of other small businesses closing after a union changes the business, why do you assume the management is behind this discussion? And if the workers are confident that their future actions will not harm the business, then why be concerned about these so-called rumors?
3. implying that workers are ungrateful when they form a union is also a common anti-union tactic. Should workers, even part-time employees, be grateful for being underpaid?
*** How has the management implied ungratefulness? Again, I don't see it in the TAB article. Is this what management does when they have meetings with staff, imply "that workers are ungrateful"? (only the Grand Opening workers can answer this...)
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We can't wait for next summers fairs and festivals to do it all over again! | proud to represent the West Liberty Business Association and MyWestLiberty.com. We caught up with a ton of old friends and classmates and had a blast reliving | 32 |
The Microwave Factor
Microwave - and other forms of electromagnetic - radiation are major (but conveniently disregarded, ignored, and overlooked) factors in many modern unexplained disease states. Insomnia, anxiety, vision problems, swollen lymph, headaches, extreme thirst, night sweats, fatigue, memory and concentration problems, muscle pain, weakened immunity, allergies, heart problems, and intestinal disturbances are all symptoms found in a disease process the Russians described in the 70's as Microwave Sickness.
The Emperor's New Virus: China, 5G, and the Wuhan Coronavirus
China, 5G, and the Spreading Wuhan Coronavirus
By Paul Raymond Doyon
"If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it." — Albert Einstein
"In the beginner's mind, there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind, there are few."
— Shunryu Suzuki
My heart goes out to China — and the rest of the world now — and to all its people who have suffered so much due to this new "novel" Wuhan coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). However, as someone who had the experience of becoming very sick and having his immune system break down — and was sick for six months looking for answers before even suspecting that living in close vicinity to several cell phone towers was what was actually causing the problem and making him sick — I feel I cannot in good conscience remain silent, and I strongly suspect that China and the rest of the world are looking under the wrong stone for what is actually the problem here. At the moment, with 10,000 recently installed 5G antennas plastering its city, Wuhan is probably one of the most 5G-electropolluted cities on the planet.
Electrosmog Warnings from Scientists for Over 40 Years
Respected scientists, researchers, doctors, and activists have been — for over forty years — warning us about the dangers of wireless radiation and electromagnetic fields. In 1977, the reporter Paul Brodeur published a book called The Zapping of America; in 1985, the late Dr. Robert O. Becker (twice nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work on cellular dedifferentiation and re-differentiation in the healing process) wrote The Body Electric, and later published Cross Currents: The Perils of Electropollution, The Promise of Electromedicine in 1990; in 1995 (and again later in 2007), B. Blake Levitt, author and researcher, published Electromagnetic Fields: A Consumer's Guide to the Issues and How to Protect Ourselves. Since then there have been a slew of other books and documentary movies put out on the subject. And the list goes on and on.
Dr. Leif Stafford, Swedish neuro-oncologist, has called this wireless rollout
"the largest biological experiment ever." [1]
And Dr. Robert O. Becker wrote in 1985 that
The dangers of electropollution are real and well documented. It changes, often pathologically, every biological system [emphasis added]. What we don`t know is exactly how serious these changes are, for how many people. The longer we as a society, put off a search for that knowledge, the greater the damage is likely to be and the harder it will be to correct. (p. 304) [2]
And finally, Dr. Martin Pall, PhD, and Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Basic Medical Sciences at Washington State University has stated recently that
Putting in tens of millions of 5G antennae without a single biological test of safety has got to be about the stupidest idea anyone has had in the history of the world [3] [emphasis added].
The BioInitiative
In 2007, a report titled the BioInitiative was published, it was republished again in 2012, and there have been ongoing updates between 2014 and 2019. Its website states that
the BioInitiative 2012 Report has been prepared by 29 authors from ten countries, ten holding medical degrees (MDs), 21 PhDs, and three MsC, MA or MPHs. Among the authors are three former presidents of the Bioelectromagnetics Society, and five full members of BEMS.[4]
These are highly respected scientists coming from some of the world's most respected universities and institutes.[5]
The BioInitiative further warns
… that evidence for risks to health has substantially increased since 2007 from electromagnetic fields and wireless technologies (radiofrequency radiation). The Report reviews over 1800 new scientific studies…. Health topics include damage to DNA and genes, effects on memory, learning, behavior, attention, sleep disruption, cancer and neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease. New safety standards are urgently needed for protection against EMF and wireless exposures that now appear everywhere in daily life.[6]
5G Warnings
With the coming advent of the newest in wireless technology, 5G, numerous researchers, doctors, and professional and activist organizations have been administering health warnings regarding its coming implementation.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSP2exnmJXg&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T2R2htAaqg
And even recently, there were marches in major cities throughout the world protesting the advent of this technology.[14]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLxeBuz0suM&t=853s
Warnings Have Fallen on Deaf Ears
Unfortunately, for the majority of the population, these warnings have fallen on deaf ears, with the seemingly widely held view out there believing that 5G is the next best thing since Ben & Jerry's™ Cherry Garcia™ ice cream. Of course, the downplaying of the hazards is understandable given the extreme benefits and conveniences all this technology has continuously offered a technology-hungry and unsuspecting populace. Unfortunately, many of these people — fueled by a corporate-manipulated media — are also often quick to ridicule, marginalize, and ostracize those who try to warn of these dangers by labeling them as Luddite tinfoil-hat-wearing conspiracy theorists, until, of course, either they or someone close to them suddenly gets sick and they then see a possible connection with these EMF exposures, and then suddenly there is a change of tune, and they are quick to inquire about what they can do to protect themselves: e.g. how to shield their homes and offices, what meters to buy. In the following BBC video, entitled, "Electrosensitivity: 'I didn't believe people had it, then it happened to me',"[15] Emma shares her experience:
Insomnia, fatigue, tinnitus, ringing in the ears, nausea, burning sensations, and twitching, muscle twitching. I didn't believe people that had it, and then it happened to me. And that's when I was like, "This is not happening. This can't [be] happening. This is not real. But then it was totally real because I was getting all these symptoms. It's so hard being in this modern world as a young person where people's lives are on technology because my life was on technology. I worked in social media. So that was my life before I got sick. It's very lonely. It's very isolating….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBNTVjNS5VE 15
In the city of Ripon, south of Sacramento, California, a 5G antenna was removed from a primary school, after some parents there started to suspect that it was linked to a number of cancer cases in the school.[16]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psDrvMwbq48 [17]
5G and the Coronavirus Outbreak in China and Around the World
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has stimulated mass fear and mass hysteria across the planet, in spite of the fact that the majority of deaths[18] and 99 percent of infections occurring within China,[19] — mainly in the city of Wuhan itself. In fact, the highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths outside of China have been in places already heavy into the implementation of 5G technology: for example, South Korea, which has the largest number — 75,000 — of 5G antennas outside China (130,000) has had at present (March 8th) 7,134 cases and 50 deaths, and Italy, which has been quick to start trialing and implementing this 5G technology in numerous cities and provinces [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] throughout its country has had at present 5,883 cases and 233 deaths.
5G and COVID-19 in Italy
According these articles, Italy has started trialing and implementing 5G technology in the following cities: Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, Bologna, Turin, Torino, Genova, Lucca, Verona, Liguria, Port of Livorno, Prato, L'Aquila, Bari, and Matera. In the online article, "Italian telcos get ready to reach more cities with 5G in 2020,"21 it is stated that
Italian operators kicked off commercial 5G offerings in parts of the country's main cities during the second half of 2019 and have already announced plans to rapidly expand coverage during 2020.
Vodafone was the first operator to offer commercial 5G services in Italy. The telco, owned by UK telecommunications group Vodafone Group, launched the technology in five cities across the country in June 2019.
Initially, the 5G service was available in Milan, Turin, Bologna, Rome and Naples. The company used equipment from Nokia and Huawei for the deployment of commercial 5G.
At the time of the launch, Vodafone Italy said it expects to add around 45 to 50 cities to 5G coverage during 2020. Aldo Bisio, Vodafone Italy's CEO said that the telco's 5G technology will reach more than 100 Italian cities by 2021.
Rival operator Telecom Italia (TIM) had previously announced that it expects to provide 5G technology in at least 120 cities and 200 tourist destinations across Italy by 2021.
By that year, TIM also plans to provide 5G coverage for 245 industrial districts and 200 specific projects for big businesses.
The carrier initially launched 5G services in parts of Turin, Rome and Naples in July 2019. TIM's 5G offering was also expected to cover Milan, Bologna, Verona, Florence, Matera and Bari by the end of 2019. The telco also announced plans to cover 30 tourist destinations throughout Italy, 50 industrial districts and complete 30 dedicated 5G projects for large companies by December 2019.
However, the city of Milan — in the province of Lombardy, the hotbed of 5G technology development in Italy [25] — (not to mention the other cities around Milan where 5G is also being trialed) has also seemingly been the center of the area where the coronavirus has also really taken root, and the whole province of Lombardy is presently on a quarantine lockdown.[26]
We definitely wanted to invest in order to not, for once, not just try the technology in a lab but bring it to life and bring it to the field, to people, realizing basically what we now call the open lab for 5G in the city…. Milan was giving us the opportunity to deliver tests and develop new applications across all sectors. We're working with 38 partners and we are developing 41 plus use cases, actually we are almost close to 50, investing 90 million Euro to achieve, not only 90% of the services, plus 80% of the population coverage in order to have that theater to work on…. But one thing was in common to all the partners… to understand what 5G would bring, not only to their own business, but to society in general. So we had the hospital, we have hospitals in the partnership….25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSAvnVNdoFQ [27]
So here we have it. Milan and its surrounding areas are being plastered with 5G radiation — including its hospitals — and it is also the area where we are seeing one of the worst (besides South Korea) outbreaks and highest death-rates of the coronavirus outside China. More evidence to support the theory.
5G and COVID-19 in Iran?
While the exception has been Iran — at present has 5,823 cases, and 145 deaths — which is officially not implementing it, but very well may secretly be trialing it given the reason why
on December 1, 2018, at the request of the US government, Meng Wanzhou — Huawei's CFO and daughter of its founder — was arrested in Canada on allegations she participated in a conspiracy to defraud banks in connection with Iran sanctions violations,[28]
was indeed because Huawei was working to sell their 5G technology to the Iranians. In fact, Iran — in a joint operation between Irancell and Ericsson — had started trialing the technology back in September of 2017.[29] In the article, titled "Irancell, Ericsson Test 5G Systems," (2017) it is stated that
the technology will be available by 2020 and become globally accessible a year later.
During the event at Irancell headquarters, the company's CEO Alireza Dezfouli said "We are aiming to keep pace with the international operators. Iran will not be left behind again."
Furthermore, a number of articles in the media, have stated that Iran has carried out "preparations" and is ready to launch 5G.[30] [31] [32] Well, preparations usually include trialing. Hence, it is easy to believe that Iran already has the 5G infrastructure set up and they have been secretly trialing it.
5G and the COVID-19 in the USA
The USA, where we also see COVID-19 already starting to take a foothold with over 1000 cases at present (March 11, 2020), has been very quick to offer and expand 5G services in the past year with a large portion of the country already being blanketed in 5G radiation. Below we have the T-Mobile 5G Coverage Map, and we cannot forget the other three telecoms are also offering 5G up on the table.
Countries Not Implementing or Trialing 5G (or only trialing 5G on a very limited basis) Have Lesser Cases of COVID-19
Belgium, for example, on the other hand — which had decided not to even trial 5G, let alone implement it, due to radiation concerns[33] — had only one case, who recovered, (when I originally wrote this article) but now has had 267 (March 11, 2020) cases, mainly due to people with the virus coming back from Italy, and no deaths.
If one takes the time to look at the countries with the most COVID-19 cases going down to the countries with the least, and the countries implementing 5G, to those trialing it, to those having not even trialed it, one will definitely notice a trend aligned with not only the number of COVID-19 cases, but most likely also the severity of cases.
https://www.worldtimezone.com/5g.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:COVID-19_Outbreak_World_Map.svg
Take Africa and South America, for example: Both of these continents have been very slow to both trial and implement 5G. In Africa, only South Africa and Lethoso have introduced it on a limited scale, with Nigeria testing it, and Kenya announcing a launch early this year (2020). In South America, on the other hand, many countries are still in the process of trying to market and expand 4G, let alone trying to implement the 5G technology. Uruguay, has, however, started implementing it on a limited scale, and Brazil is said to be trialing it.
Mild Symptoms Outside China and Other 5G Zones
So far it seems that, for the majority, the symptoms of patients outside of China, and outside these other places with all their 5G technology, for the most part, have seemingly been relatively mild, as one would most likely see with a regular cold or flu virus, and with many of those infected not showing any symptoms at all.
It is stated by Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, (Head of the WHO's Health Emergencies Program), in the continuously updated Al Jazeera article, "What happens if you catch the new corona virus?"19 that "some patients do not show any symptoms," and that
"You have mild cases, which look like the common cold, which have some respiratory symptoms, sore throat, runny nose, fever, all the way through pneumonia. And there can be varying levels of severity of pneumonia all the way through multi-organ failure and death," she told reporters in Geneva last week.
However, in most cases, symptoms have remained mild.
"We've seen some data on about 17,000 cases and overall 82 percent of those are mild, 15 percent of those are severe and 3 percent of those are classified as critical," said Van Kerkhove.18
Moreover, in numerous YouTube videos[34] [35] [36] [37] [38] we are seeing interviews with patients that have been seemingly showing only mild symptoms. One example is that of Rebecca Frazier, interviewed numerous times on numerous news programs, after being admitted to a Tokyo Hospital after being found to be infected with the COVID-19 on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship. In one of the interviews, conducted by the New Zealand news program on the Radio New Zealand (RNZ) network titled "I never really felt unwell," 34 for example, the interviewer states the following and then goes onto interview Ms. Frazier:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idTWP5FiPS4&t=2s
"Incapacitated, needing help to breath, and surrounded by doctors in hazmat suits, is perhaps the go-to image of those infected with coronavirus. Not so for Rebecca Frazier, who has Covid-19 as it is now known. Curiously, she looks just fine. She's in isolation in a Tokyo hospital after testing positive for the virus, while onboard the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship that is now docked in Yokohama, in lockdown for 14 days…. Rebecca says she's shocked that she has tested positive for the deadly virus given how fit and well she feels."
"I just can't believe it. Just can't believe this is happening to you. Umm. I… You know, I am not one to freak out…."
"Did you feel unwell? Do you feel unwell?"
"No. I never really felt unwell. I had a little bit of a cough when they told me, and when I got here, I had a little bit of a fever, but all of that has normalized and I have no symptoms….34
In another YouTube video,38 this one from a Chinese TV network, is a report by a nurse in Wuhan, who contracted the virus, and decided to stay home to recover (which might very well have been what saved her life).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y37hBLd3E8s
In the video, we see her going about her daily life as if only seemingly bothered by what would only be a normal cold virus.
In a BBC report[39] about Steve Walsh, labeled a "Super Spreader," a man who was apparently infected by COVID-19 in Singapore and apparently spread it to numerous others at a ski resort in France, we hear one of his neighbors state that
"His wife told me on the phone that really he is not that ill and she thinks it is a complete basically a load of rubbish umm and it's no worse than flu. Probably not as bad." (2:20)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16crDnSGrM
So… why is it that, while these people are seemingly only manifesting mild symptoms, many people in China, (and especially in the city of Wuhan and some other provinces), South Korea, Italy, and Iran are having such a difficult time with many unfortunately succumbing to the virus, and (for want of a better expression) "dropping like flies"?
5G and COVID-19 in China
At least 10,000 5G Antennas Installed in Wuhan Alone
What has not been apparent in the news reports is the fact that China in its rush to take the lead in the 5G race, had by the end of 2019 (and mostly within the last several months leading up to the COVID-19 outbreak) installed 130,000 5G antennas throughout the country,[40] with at least 10,000 antennas installed in Wuhan alone.[41]
(As a comparison, the USA only has approximately 10,000 5G antennas presently installed throughout the whole country.)
"Wuhan City, the capital of Hubei, is expected to have 10,000 5G base stations by the end of 2019…" 41
"According to previous reports, the three operators were expecting to operate nearly 130,000 5G base stations by the end of 2019." [42]
Wuhan: One of the Initial Cities Trialing 5G
In fact, Wuhan was one of the initial 16 cities selected to trial 5G back in 2018.
China Unicom will begin testing 5G network in 16 cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Guiyang, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Fuzhou, Zhengzhou, and Shenyang.
China Mobile will conduct external field test and set up more than a hundred 5G base stations in each of the following five cities: Hangzhou, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Suzhou, and Wuhan.[43]
From the article, "Wuhan 5G Industry Development: Five-Chain Coordination, Three-Wheel Drive," (武汉5G产业发展:五链统筹 三轮驱动),[44] (written in Chinese) published October 11th, 2019, it becomes clear that Wuhan was in a race with other Chinese cities to position itself at the forefront of 5G technology, and with approximately 10,000 5G antennas, is probably one of — if not the most — 5G-radiated city in China:
At present, Wuhan is seizing major developmental opportunities in 5G commercialization, with the construction of a national first-class 5G network as a guide, with the development of a national first-class 5G industry as the main body….
…Wuhan City has fully implemented the "Wuhan 5G Base Station Planning and Construction Implementation Plan," with an extraordinary policy effort, to guide and support basic telecommunications companies and China Tower Corporation to accelerate the construction of 5G networks. This year and next, Wuhan will build more than 20,000 5G base stations, form a 5G basic network with leading scale, first-class quality, and strong demonstration to ensure full coverage of the 5G network in the city and be at the leading level among similar cities in the country.44
Finally, it was stated in an article titled "5G network coming to Wuhan," (April 16, 2018), that "3,000 macro base stations and 27,000 micro base stations" would soon be constructed, and that by 2020, the "5G network will cover every corner of the city and be available at an affordable price."[45] This means that there may in fact be a lot more than just 10,000 antennas in Wuhan, though 10,000 alone would make Wuhan one of the most 5G concentrated cities in the world.
5G Systems Deployed in Hospitals
What is also disconcerting here is that China has, since about November of 2019, been installing 5G systems in its hospitals.[46] [47] [48] [49]
"Key Chinese hospitals, leading telecom carriers and Huawei Wednesday launched a project to establish standards for 5G-based networks in hospitals." 46
"China released a pioneering standard for its 5G hospital networks, following a joint drafting and verification process between the medical and telecommunication industries." 47
5G Systems Installed at Wuhan Coronavirus Hospitals
And to seemingly add insult to injury here, Huawei was very quick to install 5G systems in the new coronavirus hospitals — Wuhan Volcan Mountain Hospital and Thunder Mountain Hospital — the two hospitals known for only being built in just over a week.[50] [51] The two articles cited here are ironically titled, (1) "Huawei installs 5G in China Hospital to fight Coronavirus," and (2) "Huawei builds 5G in Wuhan Hospital, aims to indirectly fight the Coronavirus" as this might very well be the complete opposite of what they are indeed intending to do here. There is also an interesting video on YouTube entitled "Chinese hospitals deploy robots to help medical staff fight coronavirus outbreak,"[52] demonstrating this in action.
Chinese Telecoms Started Offering 5G Commercially in Nov, 2019
The Chinese telecom companies started to offer commercial 5G services to its customers on the first of November last year.
China's three major wireless carriers— China Mobile, China Unicom , and China Telecom —will begin selling 5G services to consumers on Friday, November 1st in 50 major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, said Chen Zhaoxiong, vice minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Thursday October 31st at a Beijing conference….
The Chinese government has made building 5G a national priority, clearing red tape and reducing costs so the three wireless providers introduce the new technology as swiftly as possible. "They've made this a national priority. It's part of the [Communist] Party's ability to show that it's delivering the goods," said Paul Triolo, head of geo-technology at the Eurasia Group consultancy. "And in the middle of the trade dispute and the actions against Huawei, it's even more important for China to show that they are continuing to move forward despite all these challenges," he added….
China's central government wants 5G coverage extended to cover all of Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Guangzhou by the end of the year. The country's largest carrier, China Mobile, which has 900 million cellphone subscribers, says it will be able to offer 5G services in more than 50 cities this year….
Approximately 13,000 5G base stations have been installed in Beijing, the communications administration said this week. About 10,000 are already operating. China already has a total of more than 80,000 5G macro base stations, typically cellular towers with antennas and other hardware that beam wireless signals over wide areas, government officials said. They said China will end the year with about 130,000, while Bernstein Research estimates South Korea will be in second place with 75,000, followed by the U.S. with 10,000. Piper Jaffray estimated that of the 600,000 5G base stations expected to be rolled out worldwide next year, half will be in China.40
This basically means that China had suddenly turned on the 5G switch, just less than two months before the COVID-19 outbreak, suddenly blanketing many cities with this 5G wireless radiation. And as of this writing, South Korea's numbers of COVID-19 cases have also skyrocketed. As we can see from the above article, South Korea has the second highest number of 5G antennas with 75,000. That is a lot for a country its size. Is there a connection? I think there is with at present (March 8th, 2020) also the highest number of coronavirus cases (7,134) and one of the highest number of death rates (50) outside of China.
Forty Cities Drinking 5G Service
In the online article, "These 40 Cities Will Drink 5G Service,"[53] published June 7th, 2019, it was revealed that it had been decided that 5G would be launched in 40 cities across China in 2019 by China Mobile and China Unicom (with no specific information from China Telecom yet at that time). Cities on this list included in Zhejiang Province were Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Wenzhou, not to mention places like Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Suzhou, and Shenzhen. The initial plan it seems, called the "7+33+n" 5G network deployment strategy, was to have full coverage in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, and Xiong'an, with hotspot coverage in the other 33 cities, and then customized 5G networks in so-called "n" cities, though this might have very well changed as other cities seemingly also wanted full coverage (note Wuhan's installation of 10,000 5G antennas).
Top Most Coronavirus-Hit Provinces After Wuhan: Zhejiang and Guangdong
Interestingly, at one point in this saga, the second most hit (with the COVID-19) provinces were Zhejiang and Guangdong Provinces, (though as of this writing, Zhejiang has now been taken over by Henan).[54] The provinces listed below, in Chinese, and in order of most cases, are (1) Hubei (湖北), (2) Guangdong (广东), (3) Henan (河南), (4) Zhejiang (浙江), and (5) Hunan (湖南).
It has been so bad in Zhejiang Province that Japan, on Feb. 12th, even extended its entry restrictions to virus-hit Zhejiang (at the time was third in number of COVID-19 cases).
It includes the cities of Hangzhou and Wenzhou, which have among the country's highest concentrations of coronavirus cases. Hangzhou hosts the headquarters of Alibaba Group Holding, while Wenzhou is famed as a cradle of small business.[55]
On the map (Wikipedia) below [56], Zhejiang Province is the darker red province off to the right and Guangdong Province is the darker red one at the bottom. The darkest red province in the middle is Hubei with Wuhan in its center. Henan Province is above Hubei Province and Hunan Province is below it.
These cities (Hangzhou, Wenzhou, and Ningbo) have also been cities selected to trial the 5G in Zhejiang province. We can see from the picture below on the left from Ookla 5G Maps,[57] which tracks 5G deployment around the world,[58] the number of telecoms offering 5G service in various cities in China. The middle map is a zoom-in on Zhejiang province. The numbers represent the number of telecoms servicing the city. In the city of Hangzhou, we can see that all three Chinese telecoms are providing 5G service in the city; whereas in Ningbo, only two are, and in Wenzhou, only one (China Mobile) is. (If you further click on the number, it will tell you which telecoms are operating.) And the picture on the right is a zoom-in of the COVID-19 Map from Expat Focus, in Zhejiang Province, where we can see that the cities with the most 5G antennas are also the ones with the highest cases of coronavirus.
The three cities in Zhejiang Province with the most cases have been Hangzhou (168 cases), Ningbo (156 cases), and Wenzhou (503 cases),[59] which are also curiously the cities selected to trial the 5G. The city proper of Wenzhou itself (though when one includes the outer-lying prefectures the total comes 9 million), for example, with only 200,000 people, has an inordinately high number of people infected with COVID-19, and the city has been on lockdown. But as you can see from some of the articles selected below that there has been a major push in this city to implement and blanket cover their cities with 5G technology.
In the following online article, "China Tower Built 8400 5G Stations in Zhejiang"[60] (Oct. 21st, 2019), it is revealed that 8400 5G base stations have recently been installed in Zhejiang Province, with 4775 (out of an order of 6154) installed in Hangzhou alone, and 3200 of these installed within 100 days (in just a little over three months).
China Tower Built 8400 5G Stations in Zhejiang
According to a person in charge of China Tower (Zhejiang), since this year, it has undertaken more than ten thousand 5G construction demands. At present, 8397 stations have been completed, more than 96% of which were built on the stock station sites. In Hangzhou, since this year, 6154 5G demands have been accepted and 4775 have been completed and delivered, of which 93% are directly met and transformed through stock station sites.
In the downtown of Hangzhou, after receiving the 5G construction demand of three telecom enterprises, China Tower (Zhejiang), with the support of the government, completed 3200 5G base stations in the West Lake scenic area, Olympic Sports Center and other scenes within 100 days, and cooperated with telecom enterprises to complete quick installation and debugging of equipment, based on existing telecom rooms, cabinets, power supporting facilities and 5G antenna added on stock station sites, street lamp poles, buildings, etc.60
In another online article, published in Chinese, "China Tower installs 8,400 5G antennas in Zhejiang, 96% based on existing sites," [中国铁塔在浙江建成8400个5G站址,96%基于既有站址],[61] we can see China Tower blanketing Hangzhou with 5G antennas in a very short period of time.
In this article, it is stated that "Zhejiang is one of the earliest provinces in the country to start building 5G networks," and that "China Tower Zhejiang Company … started the acceleration of 5G construction in the first year of 5G commercialization…. And further that, "more than 10,000 5G construction requirements have been undertaken since this year," with "8397 sites … completed."
It becomes clear that the Zhejiang Province, home to the tech giant, Alibaba, is one of the provinces slated to become one of the first to introduce the 5G. In the following article, "Delta region to build world-class information communication hub,"[62] (Updated: 2019-11-01) it is stated that with the commercialization of 5G services on Oct. 31st,
[f]ifty cities were selected to become among the first to access commercial 5G services, including 10 cities in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region, half of which are from Zhejiang province – Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Jiaxing, and Shaoxing.
It is further stated that the three telecom companies plus China Tower would be investing in the region a total of 200 billion yuan (USD $28.4 billion) for the 5G infrastructure construction in order to "build it into a world-class information communication hub."
According to a development plan for the region released in 2016, China Telecom, China Unicom, China Mobile and China Tower are planning to invest more than 200 billion yuan ($28.4 billion) in 5G infrastructure construction in the region by 2021 to help "build it into a world-class information communication hub" promoting the "region's pilot use of 5G network and applications," and making "it clear that the YRD region will be the first in China to conduct trial commercial use of 5G services," while aiming to "realize the coverage of the 5G network throughout the province by 2025." [62]
Coastal City of Wenzhou Worst Hit in Zhejiang Province
In the province of Zhejiang, the cities of Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Wenzhou, have the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases. These are also the main places where 5G has been installed so far in the province. Wenzhou, for a relatively small Chinese city, has the inordinately highest number — at present 503 — of cases in Zhejiang Province, and has been on lockdown [63] since Feb. 2nd when the number of cases there reached 304.
Wenzhou: Internet and 5G Hub
In the past year, there have been numerous conferences in this small city promoting 5G directly or indirectly.[64] [65] [66] For example, the Conference on the Internet of Things (IoT) for Industry and Energy opened there in September of last year and the Sixth World Internet Conference opened there in October of last year. The Conference on the Internet of Things (IoT) for Industry and Energy exhibited the latest state-of-the-art IoT technologies and 5G applications for big data technologies and IoT platforms. The Sixth World Internet (three-day) Conference brought together over 1,500 attendees from over 70 countries and regions, including Nobel Prize winners, and executives from major tech companies like Qualcomm, Alibaba, and Huawei.
In an article titled, "Experience the construction of 5G base stations under high temperature," published in Chinese (体验高温下5G基站建设)[67] on Aug. 26, 2019, it is stated that "Wenzhou is one of the first 5G pilot cities of the three major operators, and 5G network coverage is in full swing."
In another article, "Wenzhou shows big ambition in IoT industry," [68] (Sept. 10th, 2019), it is further stated:
"Wenzhou is building itself into a pilot city for China's smart city construction and 5G applications," Chen said, "Now, there are 13 cloud computing centers, over 500 5G base stations and more than 10,000 narrow-band IoT bases in the city."
Finally, looking at yet another article published approximately six months later titled "The first case in Zhejiang! S1 line is the first to achieve full coverage of mobile 5G signals," (Jan. 19th, 2020), (also published in Chinese, 浙江首例!S1线率先实现移动5G信号全覆盖)[69] which revels at the 5G signal penetration along the "Longwan Airport-Wenzhou South High Speed Rail S1 line," it becomes obvious that Wenzhou has also taken part in the 5G race to plaster its city with 5G electromagnetic waves.
5G and Other Wireless Networks and the Coronavirus on Cruise Ships
Another hotbed for outbreaks of the COVID-19 have been cruise ships. Certainly, being in close quarters together with people infected with COVID-19 is going to contribute to its spread. However, could the amount of EMFs onboard these ships also be contributing to its spread? Actually, the fact that there are indeed research papers addressing this topic tells us in fact that it has been an issue of concern. [70]
5G made its debut of being tested on cruise ships in September of 2017 when the Estonian telecom company Telia in conjunction with Ericsson and Intel Corporation trialed 5G wireless systems on Tallink's cruise ships at the Port of Tallinn in Estonia.[71] [72] [73] [74] [75]
The "real life" 5G environment for Tallink was created at the Port of Tallinn to test and explore how the new mobile technology can provide higher data connection speeds and improved quality. During the test in September 2017, 5G technology was deployed for the whole ship while it was in harbor. The technology enabled Wi-Fi usage for 2,000 passengers and the ship's own information and communications technology systems. This is a first example of many uses that 5G will provide access to in transport situations, as well as very broad gigabit wireless services delivered to consumers. 73
In a Fierce Wireless article entitled, "Telia shows off 5G in Europe with Ericsson, Intel," (Sept. 29, 2017),74 the following is stated:
The companies are using millimeter wave spectrum but are not disclosing which frequencies are being tested, a spokesperson told FierceWirelessTech. The solution includes an Ericsson 5G base station consisting of 5G antenna, radio and baseband, in conjunction with the Intel 5G Mobile Trial Platform.
They equipped the cruise ship—where thousands of passengers are using Wi-Fi and generating enormous loads of data—with 5G to prove that 5G enables value in real life, according to Mattias Manni, network strategy and planning manager for 5G at Telia Eesti.
The "real life" 5G environment for the shipping company Tallink was created at the Port of Tallinn, Estonia, to test and explore how 5G technology can provide higher data connection speeds and improved quality. During the test, which was conducted this month, pre-standard 5G enabled Wi-Fi usage for 2,000 passengers and the ship's own information and communications technology systems.
While 5G technology on cruise ships is still on its way to being implemented,[76] [77] [78]one thing for certain is that at present our modern cruise ships are indeed equipped with highly advanced wireless systems including cellular, WIFI, and IoT — making the ships a hotbed of electromagnetic radiation. For example, Carnival has been since 2017 equipping its cruise ships with an advanced wireless system, the Ocean Medallion, which not only allows it to keep track of all its passengers, but also allows for seamless wireless connectivity.
It enables the cruise ship operator to stay engaged with its guests anywhere they are inside a 17-deck "love boat." I visited one of Carnival's ships, the Royal Princess, recently when it was docked in San Francisco and got a VIP tour of the ship. It was a magical experience that foretells the way that the internet of things ought to work, once we all have access to it.
The Royal Princess is one of three Carnival cruise ships that have been outfitted with more than 7,000 sensors, 4,000 interactive digital portals, and a couple of datacenters. Those devices are connected with thousands of guest smartphones and Medallion wearables. And they are synchronized through multi-constellation satellites to the cloud. Cruise ships previously were self-contained as far as computing went, but now they are backed up on the cloud. John Padgett, chief experience and innovation officer at Carnival, said a ship can now be run from data in the cloud if necessary.[79]
How MedallionNet™ Works | Princess Cruises
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQbdvvRVynA
Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) and the Immune System
Wireless radiation from 1G to 5G have all emitted modulated "Radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMFs)" and there are literally thousands of studies showing biological effects from exposures to man-made electromagnetic waves, and out of these, hundreds showing biological effects on the immune system.
To give just one example, research by Kolomytseva, et al. (2002) described in the paper, "Suppression of nonspecific resistance of the body under the effect of extremely high frequency electromagnetic radiation of low intensity,"[80] found that with
whole-body exposure of healthy mice to low-intensity extremely-high-frequency electromagnetic radiation (EHF EMR, 42.0 GHz, 0.15 mW/cm2, 20 min daily)… phagocytic activity of peripheral blood neutrophils was suppressed by about 50% (p < 0.01 as compared with the sham-exposed control) in 2-3 h after the single exposure to EHF EMR…
and that this
… effect persisted for 1 day after the exposure, and then the phagocytic activity of neutrophils returned to the norm within 3 days.
And furthermore,
a significant modification of the leukocyte blood profile in mice exposed to EHF EMR for 5 days was observed after the cessation of exposures: the number of leukocytes increased by 44% (p < 0.05 as compared with sham-exposed animals), mostly due to an increase in the lymphocyte content.
They concluded that,
the results indicated that the whole-body exposure of healthy mice to low-intensity EHF EMR has a profound effect on the indices of nonspecific immunity.
In a paper [81] (written by myself along with Prof. Olle Johansson of the Karolinska Institute) — which I believe offers the most solid hypothesis to date on the main mechanisms by which EMFs do in fact disable the immune system —a number of these related to immune system effects can be found listed in the citations.
Johansson (2012) further details, in Section 8 of the BioInitiative, "Evidence for EMF Effects on the Immune System," [82] numerous studies demonstrating those effects, especially with regards to how radiofrequency EMFs alter the immune system.
In the previously mentioned Aljazeera article,19 it is stated that a study published in the medical journal, The Lancet, on January 24th, found
what it called a "cytokine storm" in infected patients who were severely ill. The condition is a severe immune reaction in which the body produces immune cells and proteins that can destroy other organs.
Hence, it should be noted here that there are, in fact, numerous research studies showing an EMF effect on cytokines: A PubMed search, for example, produced 119 search results.[83]
Back in 1998, a biologist named Roger Coghill conducted an experiment where he "took white blood cells, known as lymphocytes, from a donor,"[84] and kept them alive via the use of nutrients while exposing them to either cell phone radiation or the natural electromagnetic field of the human body. He discovered that of the immune cells exposed to cell phone radiation, only 13% remained undamaged and able to function properly; whereas, of cells exposed only to body's natural electromagnetic field, 70% remained undamaged and able to function properly. Naturally, while his research did provide insight, he was attacked and criticized by the wireless industry for being "unscientific."
Dr. Robert O. Becker (1985) wrote of how the immune system is weakened by manmade electromagnetic fields via the induction of "subliminal stress":
Initially, the stress activates the hormonal and/or immune systems to a higher than normal level, enabling the animal to escape danger and combat disease. If the stress continues, hormone levels and immune reactivity gradually decline to normal. If you stop your experiment at this point, you're apparently justified in saying, "The animal has adapted; the stress is doing no harm." Nevertheless, if the stressful conditions persist, hormone and immune levels decline further, well below normal. In medical terms, stress decompensation has set in, and now the animal is now more susceptible to other stressors, including malignant growth and infectious diseases.
… One aspect of the syndrome was very puzzling. When undergoing these hormonal changes, an animal would normally be aware that its body was under attack, yet, as far as we could tell, the rabbits were not. They showed no outward signs of fear, agitation, or illness. Most humans certainly wouldn't be able to detect a 100-gauss magnetic field, at least not consciously. Only several years after Friedman's work did anyone find out how this is happening.
In 1976 a group under J. J. Noval at the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory at Pensacola, Florida, found the slow response in rats from very weak electric fields, as low as five thousandths of a volt per centimeter. They discovered that when such fields vibrated in the ELF range, the increased levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brainstem, apparently in a way that activated a distress signal subliminally, without the animal's becoming aware of it. The scariest part was that the fields Noval used were well within the background levels of a typical office, with its overhead lighting, typewriters, computers, and other equipment. Workers in such an environment are exposed to electric fields between a hundredth and a tenth of a volt per centimeter and magnetic fields between a hundredth and a tenth of a gauss. (pp. 277-278) 2
Suffice it to say, while there are multiple mechanisms involved by which EMFs do weaken the immune system, there is no question that EMFs can indeed have an adverse effect on the immune system.
5G Is Much More Powerful and Dangerous Than Its Predecessors
The 5G rollout — either the trialing stage or implementation stage — has already started in most major developed countries of the world, with majority of the rest seemingly preparing for its debut. The European Commission has asked EU member countries to start trialing 5G in at least one city making it 5G ready by 2020 under its "5G Action Plan for a Digital Single Market." While Italy and other countries have embraced the idea, Belgium has refused — even the trialing phase, not to mention the implementation phase — due to the higher radiation levels that the 5G would bring, which was way above what its radiation standards permitted. Switzerland started with both trials and implementation placing 2000 5G towers, and there was talk about a halt to further rollout, due to health effects, but seems to now be going ahead with the rollout. Other countries seemingly just lowered their standards probably because they could not resist the next best thing to Ben & Jerry's™ Chunky Monkey Ice Cream™. And the USA and China have seemingly been in a 5G race to blanket their countries in this 5G radiation (and most likely inadvertently the coronavirus), with China now seemingly winning on both those fronts.
5G has been divided into low, mid, and high bandwidths. The low-to-mid-bandwidth frequencies "are contiguous and range from 600 MHz to 6 GHz,"[85] and have been used for 1G-4G for the past forty years. On the other hand, the higher-frequency millimeter wave bandwidths are new frequencies starting at approximately 24 GHz (in the US anyway), and have not been used for commercial cell phone service in in the USA until recently with the advent of these commercial 5G services. In China, the initial focus has been on the mid-bandwidth:
China Mobile, the country's largest operator, has been approved to use spectrum in the 2.515 GHz to 2.675 GHz and the 4.8 GHz to 4.9 GHz ranges for its nationwide 5G trials. The 2.5 GHz spectrum will include frequencies to be re-farmed from China Mobile's existing TD-LTE spectrum.
China Telecom was allowed to use the 3.4 GHz to 3.5 GHz frequency range to carry out 5G trials in mainland China. Under the agreement with the Chinese government, China Telecom will return its 2.635 GHz to 2.655 GHz spectrum over the same timeframe.
China Unicom said it has been approved to use the 3.5 GHz to 3.6 GHz frequency band for a nationwide 5G trial rollout until June 2020. The telco said that it will gradually cease to use the frequency in the 2.555 GHz to 2.575 GHz range that it had been using for 5G trials and progressively return it to the MIIT.
On the millimeter wave front, government regulators have identified candidate bands– 24.75–27.5 GHz and 37– 42.5 GHz, although allocation plans haven't been crystalized.[86]
Hence, for the most part, at present, most 5G is now in the low to mid bandwidth range, with limited high millimeter wave coverage, though that will probably change as the technology develops and is implemented. Also, 5G technology is being implemented alongside with and piggybacking on already-in-place 4G technology. The 5G technology brings with it both larger macro-base stations and smaller micro-base stations installed between the larger macro-base stations. And because these micro-base stations are often closer to people's homes in residential areas, according to Building Biology Certified Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (EMRS), Oram Miller,
we are now measuring higher RF levels in client's homes, especially in second story bedrooms, up to tens to hundreds of thousands of microWatts/meter squared (uW/m2) from these new antennas,
whereas,
the building biology profession and EMF experts around the world say 10 micro-Watts per meter squared or less is safe for sleeping areas (actually, 0.1 uW/m2 is our "No Anomaly" level for sleeping areas).
Furthermore, as we have gone up the spectrum from 1G to 5G, with each new generation there has been increased modulation, and increased modulation means increased biological effects and biological harm for all life on this planet. 5G is no exception. Oram Miller goes onto further explain
All of these advanced technologies push more cell signals into the same airspace at faster speeds with far more modulation than current 4G cell technologies.
This modulation of cell signals transmitted in the low and mid bands from new 5G and 4G LTE-Advanced small cell radios and antennas popping up everywhere probably accounts for the majority of people living near these antennas who report the onset of health symptoms not experienced previously.
Dr. Martin Pall, Ph.D. (Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Basic Medical Sciences, Washington State University), — who brought the world's attention to the fact that EMFs cause biological harm via the opening up of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC), allowing for excessive flow of calcium ions inside the cell and the prompting of nitric oxide (N.O.) production via the stimulation of the enzyme nitric oxide synthase to form a host of reactive oxygen species via downstream effects [87] — has warned that the rollout of 5G will have massive deleterious effects on the world's population, not to mention all life forms. He believes that 5G will be much more dangerous for the following reasons:
1. The extraordinary high numbers of antennae that are planned.
2. The very high energy outputs which will be used to ensure penetration.
3. The extraordinary high pulsation levels.
4. The apparent high-level interactions of the 5G frequency on charged groups presumably including the voltage sensor charged groups. [88]
In a recent paper of his titled "Massive Predicted Effects of 5G," (Dec. 17, 2019)[89] Pall states that "given the high pulsation level for 5G radiation, even short exposures may well produce severe biological effects," not to mention the power densities of up to 30 times higher than previous systems of 1G to 4G and with penetration being enhanced via the magnetic component. He is predicting that with the full-fledged turning on of 5G (versus just its trial phase, where there is little communication yet happening with the 5G), that we will be seeing (1) decreased human reproduction, (2) lowered collective brain function, (3) very early-onset Alzheimer's, (4) increased autism and ADHD, (5) deterioration of the human gene pool, and (6) massive increases in cardiac arrests.
While following the rollout of 5G, he has tracked numerous signs of its biological effects. For example, he has outlined increases in neuropsychiatric effects, cardiac effects, and electromagnetic hypersensitivity, taken from Swiss online articles,[90] [91] as what we are already starting to see with the advent of this technology:
· Increases in insomnia, tinnitus, headaches, inability to concentrate, and fatigue.
· Increases in electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS).
· Increases in cardiac arrhythmias.
He reports that while these effects had been reported before with occupational exposure studies and smart meter studies, "the effects appear to be much more severe following [the rollout of] 5G" with "even more severe apparent [yet to be published] 5G neuropsychiatric effects [appearing] in Southern California," with their own recent massive rollout of 5G.
Furthermore, he states that "we have every reason to believe that any full-fledged 5G system, communicating with the 'internet of things' will produce still vastly greater effects than any of these initial findings." This might very well be what we are seeing in the city of Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, in China — which has already implemented this technology along with the 5G — with extraordinary high rates of the coronavirus, and who knows what other increases in health effects (e.g. increases in heart problems, blindness, electromagnetic hypersensitivity, etc.) there have been that have not been made public.
He goes onto further outline — in correlating the rollout of 5G with a number of phenomena, and explanatory research to back up what he is saying — UK 5G ambulance service suicides,[92] cases of panic in cattle in the Netherlands,[93] and bizarre, aggressive behavior in cattle and sheep in Germany,[94] birth defects in Germany and France,[95] [96] and hundreds of birds dropping from the sky due to sudden cardiac arrest during three days of 5G testing in a park near Rotterdam,[97] and the list goes on and on to also include insect death and increases in fires in South Korea. [98] [99]
Pall (2016), in his paper, "Microwave frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs) produce widespread neuropsychiatric effects including depression,"[100] includes the following neuropsychiatric symptoms with overexposure to wireless signals: "sleep disturbance/insomnia, headache, depression/depressive symptoms, fatigue/tiredness, dysesthesia, concentration/attention dysfunction, memory changes, dizziness, irritability, loss of appetite/body weight, restlessness/anxiety, nausea, skin burning/tingling/dermographism and EEG changes." Furthermore, in his online book, 5G: Great risk for EU, U.S. and International Health! Compelling Evidence for Eight Distinct Types of Great Harm Caused by Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Exposures and the Mechanism that Causes Them,[101] he further predicts increases in these neuropsychiatric effects, as well as, for example, increases in four different kinds of blindness, kidney dysfunction, miscarriages, birth defects, and autism.
I am very concerned that 5G may produce effects like those we already see produced from lower frequency EMFs but are much more severe. I am also concerned that we will also see responses that are qualitatively different. Let me give you three possible examples of the latter type and one quantitative example. Each of the four types of blindness, have downstream effects of VGCC activation as causal factors: cataracts, detached retinas, glaucoma and macular degeneration [emphasis added]. The aqueous and vitreous humors in the eye may be an ideal environment for the regeneration of the electrical fields within the eye. We may, therefore have a gigantic epidemic of each of the four types of blindness [emphasis added]. Another concern focuses on kidney dysfunction [emphasis added], which was shown in Chapter 5 to be impacted by EMFs. The kidneys have much fluid, both blood and also what will become urine, which may allow efficient the regeneration of electrical fields. Such regeneration may be expected to impact both the glomerular filtration and also the reabsorption, both essential to kidney function. Does this mean that 5G will produce very large increases in kidney failure? The only way to find out is to do biological safety testing of genuine 5G radiation. Let me give you a third example. Fetuses and very young babies have much more water in their bodies than do 81 adults. Therefore, they may be a special risk for impacts of 5G, because of great increases in the regeneration of the electrical fields. Here one can think of all kinds of possibilities. Let me suggest two. We may have a gigantic (sorry about using that word again) epidemic of spontaneous abortion due the teratogenic effects. Another possibility is that instead of autism being one birth in 38, however horrendous that is, it could be one out of two, or even a majority of births [emphasis added]. I don't know that these will happen, but these are the kinds of risks we are taking and there are many others one can think of. Putting in tens of millions of 5G antennae without a single biological test of safety has got to be about the stupidest idea anyone has had in the history of the world. (2018, pp. 80-81)
On a personal level, as someone who had been living and working in the very high-tech city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province of China, I have also seen an increasing amount of anecdotal evidence coming out of that area with regards to health effects with the recent trialing and implementation of 5G there to support what Martin Pall is saying here — and as Blake Levitt has stated, "Eventually the adage that the 'plural of anecdote is data' will come to pass." And all this has coincided with the trialing and implementation of the 5G technology in that area. For example, it is stated in the online article, "Major International 5g Trials and Pilots"[102] that "the most advanced countries in terms of 5G trials and pilot tests are the USA, China, Japan and South Korea," and that
In October 2017, the Chinese government kicked off the 3rd phase of 5G technology research and development tests. This phase aims to get pre-commercial products ready for when the first version of 5G standard comes out in June 2019.
Time has accelerated significantly in 2018 and China Mobile brought forward its scheduled 5G launch by one year and finally plans to offer 5G services by year-end 2019 (pre-commercial launch in the course of 2019).
Accordingly, China Mobile started large-scale trials in Hangzhou in the 3rd quarter of 2018 with China Unicom trialing it in labs with "application experiments and large-scale trials… scheduled" into 2019.
I have a former colleague, in her early 30s who started to suffer recently from kidney disfunction, another former colleague's father couldn't sleep and was having severe psychiatric episodes and was given anti-anxiety medication (benzodiazepine). Another colleague's mother, who lives in the city of Wenzhou, where they have implemented both 5G and the IoT, and is about 50 years old, had suddenly gone blind in both eyes. And finally, I have an acquaintance, who shortly after her move to the city of Shaoxing, and having never experienced anything like this before, suddenly started experiencing both anxiety attacks and depression. She was referred to a psychiatrist and given anti-anxiety medication (benzodiazepine) and has taken off from work. Upon investigation, we discovered that both her residence and place of work are located in the city's 5G hotspots and that they had been trialing the 5G when she started to experience these neuropsychiatric effects. And here we have all these people experiencing adverse health effects, but neither they nor their doctors are connecting them with the rollout of 5G — out of sight, out of mind. So… these are just a few examples from people I know, which I suspect is probably just the tip of the iceberg. And while correlation does not necessarily mean causation, when you have multiple instances of correlation combined with the evidence of biological causation, the argument then does indeed become that much more plausible.
Could the 5G Be Making the Coronavirus More Virulent?
When we look at the following video, it becomes apparent that smaller life forms like insects are indeed more sensitive to this wireless microwave radiation, with this clear example coming only from radar:
This picture shows some aphids on the leaf of an orange tree. Shortly after radar was installed at a nearby airport a number of years ago, I noticed that every few seconds, all the aphids would tense up in unison and do sort of a little dance, as you see in the picture. Upon further investigation, I found that the interval of time in between the activity of each dance, coincided exactly with the rotation of the radar rotor device at the airport, which was a distance of approximately fourteen miles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=018C2oG2Rcs
In the following video, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt talks about an experiment where mold exposed to EMFs proliferated:
Now I am going to make the link to the electromagnetic fields. An acquaintant physician in Switzerland who is a main mold researcher in Europe made a beautiful experiment. He grew mold cultures under a Faraday cage simply like a silver coat, it looks like a mosquito net, that is made out of silver-coated cloth. [It had] been draped over the mold culture. And he measured how much mycotoxins, how much toxins, are these molds producing on a daily basis. Very easy to do. Then he lifted the mosquito net and exposed the mold culture to the ambient electromagnetic radiation in his laboratory, which was caused by the lights that were on, by the computer in the corner, and especially, and he found out later, the ambient cell phone radiation, from the nearby cell phone tower that was broadcasting cell phone radiation. He found out that the production of biotoxins in this culture went up more than 600 times. Not only that the mold suddenly put out significantly more mycotoxins to protect themselves, but also much more virulent, much more vicious, more poisonous mycotoxins. And I took that experiment as was for me a big lightbulb went on….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMAV-pZMlZs
So what if the same kind of thing is happening with the 5G radiation and the coronavirus? Pall (2020) lists in a newer version of his paper [103] (previously mentioned) a number of studies which in fact strongly support this theory.
The question that is being raised here is not whether 5G is responsible for the virus, but rather whether 5G radiation, acting via VGCC activation may be exacerbating the viral replication or the spread or lethality of the disease.
Let's backtrack and look at the recent history of 5G in Wuhan in order to get some perspective on those questions. An Asia Times article, dated Feb.12, 2019 (https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/02/article/china-to-launch-first-5g-smart-highway) stated that there were 31 different 5G base stations (that is antennae) in Wuhan at the end of 2018. There were plans developed later such that approximately 10,000 5G antennae would be in place at the end of 2019, with most of those being on 5G LED smart street lamps. The first such smart street lamp was put in place on May 14, 2019 (www.china.org.cn/china/2019-05/14/content_74783676.htm), but large numbers only started being put in place in October, 2019, such that there was a furious pace of such placement in the last 2 ½ months of 2019. These findings show that the rapid pace of the coronavirus epidemic developed at least roughly as the number of 5G antennae became extraordinarily high. So we have this finding that China's 1st 5G smart city and smart highway is the epicenter of this epidemic and this finding that the epidemic only became rapidly more severe as the numbers of 5G antennae skyrocketed.
Are these findings coincidental or does 5G have some causal role in exacerbating the coronavirus epidemic? In order to answer that question, we need to determine whether the downstream effects of VGCC activation exacerbate the viral replication, the effects of viral infection, especially those that have roles in the spread of the virus and also the mechanism by which this coronavirus causes death. Accordingly, the replication of the viral RNA is stimulated by oxidative stress: J Mol Biol. 2008 Nov 28;383(5):1081-96. Variable oligomerization modes in coronavirus non-structural protein 9. Ponnusamy R, Moll R, Weimar T, Mesters JR, Hilgenfeld R.
Other aspects of viral replication including those involved in the spread of the virus are stimulated by increased intracellular calcium [Ca2+]i, oxidative stress, NF-kappaB elevation, inflammation and apoptosis, each of which are increased following EMF exposure. The first citation below shows an important role of VGCC activation in stimulating coronavirus infection.
Virology. 2020 Jan 2;539:38-48. Porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) modulates calcium influx to favor viral replication. Bai D, et al.
J Virol. 2011 May;85(9):4234-45. Distinct severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-induced acute lung injury pathways in two different nonhuman primate species. Smits SL, et al.
Cell Calcium. 2018 Nov;75:30-41. NAADP-dependent Ca2+ signaling regulates Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus pseudovirus translocation through the endolysosomal system. Gunaratne GS, et al.
Proteome Sci. 2011 Mar 8;9:11. Proteomic analysis of chicken embryonic trachea and kidney tissues after infection in ovo by avian infectious bronchitis coronavirus. Cao Z, et al.
Res Vet Sci. 2015 Jun;100:12-7. Serum biomarkers of oxidative stress in cats with feline infectious peritonitis. Tecles F, et al.
J Infect Dis. 2008 Mar 15;197(6):812-6. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency enhances human coronavirus infection. Wu YH et al.
J Virol. 1998 Jun;72(6):4918-24. Transmissible gastroenteritis coronavirus induces programmed cell death in infected cells through a caspase-dependent pathway. Eleouet JF, et al.
The predominant cause of death from this coronavirus is pneumonia. Pneumonia is greatly exacerbated by each of those five downstream effects of VGCC activation, excessive intracellular calcium, oxidative stress, NF-kappaB elevation, inflammation and apoptosis. The first of the citations listed below shows that calcium channel blockers, the same type of drugs that block EMF effects, are useful in the treatment of pneumonia. This predicts that EMFs, acting via VGCC activation, will produce increasingly severe pneumonia and therefore 5G radiation as well as other types of EMFs may well increase pneumonia deaths.
Zheng et al. 2016 Preadmission Use of Calcium Channel Blockers and Outcomes After Hospitalization With Pneumonia: A Retrospective Propensity-Matched Cohort Study. Am J Ther. 2017 Jan/Feb;24(1):e30- e38.
Fang et al. 2017 Pneumolysin-Dependent Calpain Activation and Interleukin-1α Secretion in Macrophages Infected with Streptococcus pneumoniae. Infect Immun. 2017 Aug 18;85(9). pii: e00201-17.
Fettel et al. 2019 Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) induces potent anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in vivo by S1P receptor 4-mediated suppression of 5-lipoxygenase activity. FASEB J. 2019 Feb;33(2):1711- 1726.
Liu and Shi. 2019 Calcium-activated chloride channel regulator 1 (CLCA1): More than a regulator of chloride transport and mucus production. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Nov 29;12(11):100077.
Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 18;8(1):15393. Surfactant protein D attenuates acute lung and kidney injuries in pneumonia-induced sepsis through modulating apoptosis, inflammation and NF-κB signaling. Du J, et al.
Curr Neurovasc Res. 2020 Jan 28. MicroRNA (miR)-429 promotes inflammatory injury by targeting kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) in neonatal pneumonia. Zhang L, et al.
Life Sci. 2019 Jul 1;228:189-197. Long noncoding RNA SNHG16 targets miR-146a-5p/CCL5 to regulate LPS-induced WI-38 cell apoptosis and inflammation in acute pneumonia. Zhou Z, et al.
These all argue that 5G radiation is likely to greatly exacerbate the spread of the coronavirus and to greatly increase the lethality of the infections produced by it. The good news is that it is likely that those of us that live in areas with no 5G radiation and who avoid other EMFs wherever possible will probably escape much of the impacts of this prospective global pandemic.
It is highly probable that one of the best things Wuhan can do to control the epidemic in the city is to turn off the 4G/5G system.
Captured Agencies and the Hijacking of the Science
And you might ask yourself, "Why haven't I heard about this problem?" or you might tell yourself that "Certainly the authorities have our best interests at heart when they make these kinds of decisions." Well, in a recent book review[104] of the book Triumph of Doubt (by David Michaels, 2020), Kathleen Rest, Executive Director, Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), (February 14, 2020) outlines how deception is used to manufacture doubt and uncertainty in many industries' public relations playbooks:
· Attack the science. There are lots of tools in this toolbox: commission new "scientific" studies to reanalyze existing data with methodologies biased toward predetermined results; review the literature and risk assessments to question the weight of the evidence; publish these reviews and re-analyses in selected scientific journals; shop for and hire so-called "independent" experts to question the science; provide tasty and contrarian soundbites for the media and public consumption; and more.
· Create and deploy front groups with innocuous-sounding names to undermine science, influence public opinion, and gain access to policy makers while maintaining the illusion of independence.
· Harass and intimidate independent scientists whose research demonstrates or suggests harm. Or alternatively, curry favor with academic institutions and scientists by providing some form of financial support while also varnishing their public interest image.
· Overwhelm regulatory agencies with comments on proposed regulations.
· Use their outsized money, power, and access to influence actions/inactions of elected policymakers and agency officials. (Oh, and there's also that well-oiled revolving door. Just take a look at how many agency leaders and decision-makers in the Trump administration come straight from the very industries they are now supposed to regulate.)
Another tactic that I have noticed is that these people seem to use is to get their plants on a discussion list to make some completely off-the-wall statements so that they can get the media to cover this to try to make everyone involved look like complete whack jobs, which an unsuspecting public is quick to consume and believe. This is seemingly happening right now with this issue.
Certainly, how Western governments and corporations manipulate public opinion is different than how it might be done in China, since in the latter case, there is strict government control (e.g. Internet firewall) over what is permitted and not permitted to be accessed via the Internet, etc. Hence, they may not really have to use the above playbook and this may very well be the reason they have been able to move so quickly to implement this technology. But at what cost?
"Everything must be taken into account. If the fact will not fit the theory — let the theory go.... Real evidence is usually vague and unsatisfactory. It has to be examined — sifted."
As Agatha Christie says, "Everything must be taken into account." Ignoring — especially willfully ignoring — any very possible causal factors — especially EMF — in my humble opinion, is just not good science, if you can call that science at all.
According to Dr. Martin Pall, Ph.D.,
The failure of the "safety guidelines" to predict biological effects and therefore safety means that these are not safety guidelines. Consequently, any claims of safety made by the multi-trillion euro-telecommunications industry based on these "safety guidelines" are simply fraudulent.
These failures of the "safety guidelines" must be considered in terms of the principle that is at the core of the scientific method. That principle is that when we have a scientific theory and we test predictions of that theory and the theory predictions are shown to be false, then we must throw the theory out. It follows that when we have eight highly repeated findings each of which show that the "safety guidelines" do not predict biological effects and do not, therefore, predict safety, it is a scientific requirement that the "safety guidelines" be thrown out. The failure of ICNIRP, the European Commission and various regulatory agencies to throw out the "safety guidelines" clearly shows that their actions are both unscientific and anti-scientific.65
"You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant." — Harlan Ellison
And anyone who would like some insight into how — what is perceived as the sacred cow of international health organizations — the W.H.O. has been unduly influenced by industry, they need look no further than Swedish oncologist and professor, Dr. Lennart Hardell's paper, "World Health Organization, radiofrequency radiation and health - a hard nut to crack (Review)." [105]
And this has been going on for a long time, as Robert O. Becker stated in 1985:
Grants were not given to look for low-level hazards, and scientists who did find such effects were cut down to size. Funds for their work were quickly shut off and vicious personal attacks undermined their reputation.... when non-thermal dangers were documented in America, military and industrial spokespeople simply refused to acknowledge them, lying to Congress and the public. Many scientists, who naturally wanted to continue working, went along with the charade. (p. 306)2
Unfortunately, people will regurgitate what they hear in the media:
"I don't feel anything."
- Yeah, but you don't feel an x-ray either, and we all know x-rays are bad for us.
"We get radiation from the Sun and the stars."
- Yes, but the man-made radiation we are now being exposed to is one quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000) to one quintillion (1,000,000,000,000,000,000) times the amount one would get from natural sources.
"The jury is still out on that one."
- Well, actually it is not. There are thousands of studies, usually conducted by independent scientists (and not usually by industry-paid and -hired scientists), showing adverse biological effects.
"You are engaging in 'Confirmation Bias'."
- No, actually you are one who is engaging in confirmation bias. You are using the idea of confirmation bias (something you have heard in the media repeatedly) to confirm your own bias that I am a tinfoil-hat-wearing conspiracy theorist Luddite (another thing you have heard repeatedly in the media) because you don't believe that I know what I am talking about. You are actually just regurgitating something you heard or read in the media.
"It's not very scientific, is it?"
- Actually, science is based on making observations, noticing correlations, perceiving cause-and-effect relationships, making logical inferences, and gathering evidence to support a hypothesis. The falling of an apple from an apple tree is what prompted Isaac Newton to come up with his law of gravity.
What Can You Do to Protect Yourselves?
Limit EMF Exposures
Well, given that accordingly the EMF effects act via the activation of VGCCs with a resulting increase in calcium ions inside the cell stimulating nitric oxide synthase to produce more nitric oxide leading downstream to the creation of free radicals (aka reactive oxygen species), it is important to, first of all, limit EMF exposures as much as possible. As Oram Miller recommends,
Reduce use, increase distance, and favor hardwired connections whenever and wherever possible. You can put your cell phone in Airplane mode, making sure WiFi and Bluetooth are off while in Airplane mode, and do most every function on your cell phone on a different, hardwired device when inside your house. That includes talking, texting, emailing, audio and video streaming, and using various apps.66
Hire a Building Biology Certified Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist
Secondly, hire a Building Biology Certified Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (http://bit.ly/BuildingBiologistsEMRS) to help with the measurement and then reduction of EMFs in the home, for example, by shielding your home and sleeping area to block out health-damaging RF, eliminating any wiring errors in the home to reduce magnetic fields, and reducing sources of dirty electricity.
Implement a Radio-protective Diet and Supplement Program
Thirdly, I would say that implementing what I have dubbed "The Radio-protective Diet and Supplement Program™," is essential.
There are two main supplements that I have used over the years that have greatly reduced my own sensitivity to electromagnetic fields dramatically and these are (1) magnesium, as it acts as a natural VGCC blocker, in that it blocks calcium from entering the cell, and (2) L-lysine, an essential amino acid, which works to calm down the production of nitric oxide (N.O.), (whereas the amino acid arginine is needed by nitric oxide synthase to stimulate the production of N.O.). L-lysine has the added benefit in that it acts in a similar fashion to selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) in that it binds with the serotonin receptors in the brain to increase serotonin levels. Taking both of these supplements before bed should also help you sleep better.
"The Radio-protective Diet and Supplement Program™," is essentially (1) immune system boosting, (2) anti-inflammatory, (3) detoxifying, and (4) free-radical quenching. Hence, it consists of foods and supplements that support these processes in the body. This would entail taking, for example, denatured organic whey powder to boost glutathione (the body's super antioxidant) levels, which not only quenches free radicals, but also helps with boosting the immune system and detoxification, and also targeted transfer factors which boost one's immune system by increasing natural killer cells; anti-inflammatories like ginger and turmeric; detoxifying foods like onions, garlic, and broccoli; and fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants; not to mention foods that replenish hormones and neurotransmitters lost from exposures to EMFs like serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, gamma amino butyric acid (GABA), and phenylethylamine (PEA) which include bananas (tryptophan), pineapple (serotonin), cashew nuts (serotonin), tart cherry juice (melatonin), sprouted rice milk (GABA), and chocolate (PEA). Another supplement I find essential for boosting the immune system, stimulating detoxification, and healing leaky gut (and probably other leaky barriers) are humic minerals.
Herbs and Supplements that Boost the Immune System
There have been a number of posts on social media websites recommending herbs and supplements that are supposed to be effective against the coronavirus. For example, Ty Bolinger lists a number of supplements and herbs one can take in an article he posted on his website, the Truth About Cancer, titled, "Coronavirus: 'The Good, the Bad, and the Answers.'" [106] And Doris Loh explains why taking Vitamin C will protect and enhance your immune system in two of her articles. [107] [108] I know from previous research that both EMFs and viruses deplete Vitamin C reserves, so supplementing with it seems like a very good idea.
Tune Your Body Through Earthing and the Use of a State-of-the-Art PEMF Machine
Finally, I would say that exposing yourself to beneficial EMFs through Earthing, and also using a state-of-the-art PEMF machine. I personally use one that has for me, I feel, (1) stimulated the healing process, (2) reduced inflammation, and (3) boosted my immune system. If you are interested in this last solution, contact me at <emfrefugee@gmail.com> for a recommendation.
China is a great country with an amazing populace who have made astounding advancements creating a very sophisticated modern country in the last ten years, surpassing many other modern countries in many ways. However, given the facts that
1. we have real data that shows indeed that wireless radiation impacts the immune system;
2. we have numerous patients outside of the 5G zone showing no or only mild symptoms;
3. there have recently been 10,000 5G antennas installed and turned on in Wuhan, not to mention 130,000 5G antennas installed throughout greater China;
4. there have recently been 5G systems installed in numerous hospitals in China, not to mention the new COVID-19 hospitals;
5. we are seeing higher numbers of COVID-19 infections in places like Hangzhou and Wenzhou, not to mention South Korea, and Italy etc. where they have also recently installed numerous 5G antennas; and
6. there has been no testing done to find out the biological implications of exposing life forms to this radiation;
we can conclude that the real problem here may very well in fact be with the 5G electromagnetic radiation weakening people's immune systems, not to mention possibly making the virus itself more virulent. And if this is true and if China does not change course, 5G might very well become its — and the rest of the world's Titanic — with the COVID-19 (and others like it) its icebergs. Maybe this is what people really need to start worrying about and perhaps it is time for the Chinese government, as well as governments throughout the world to seriously investigate and address 5G possible health effects and put a halt to the premature rollout of 5G technology until they can prove that it is safe (which I doubt they can) and until, safer alternatives can be developed. The government Belgium never implemented it[109] and there was talk of the government of Switzerland putting a halt on the 5G rollout,[110] but they now seem to be going ahead with it.[111] And it seems like, unless people wake up to this, China will certainly be following a similar path.
I am sorry to have to rain on your electromagnetic parade here, but it might not actually be the coronavirus you should be worry about and may very well be the 5G (not to mention its predecessor 4G, 3G, 2G, and 1G) that has been contributing to making everybody sick.
"The only people angry at your for speaking the Truth, are those living a lie. Keep on speaking it." — Unknown
"All truth passes through three stages: First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as self-evident." — Arthur Schopenhauer
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Controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen, whose England career came to an abrupt end after a disastrous Ashes campaign earlier this month, expressed desire to lead the Delhi Daredevils in the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League.
Pietersen was bought for a whopping Rs 9 crore ($1.5 million) by the Delhi franchise on the opening day of the IPL players' auction on Wednesday, using its 'Rights to Match' card.
"I would like to be in a leadership role in some way, whether it<|fim_middle|> of gelling together as a unit," said Pietersen.
Pietersen was a part of the Daredevils team last season as well.
The 33-year-old flamboyant batsman said he was looking forward to work with the former India coach Gary Kirsten.
"Gary has an outstanding cricketing brain. He is one of the coaches I wanted to work with. Hopefully, we will have a great run under him," said Pietersen. | is captaincy or helping out the leader and the youngsters in the team," Pietersen told the presenter of the players' auction broadcaster via a telephonic conversation.
Pietersen said he was thrilled to be back with the Delhi Daredevils, which he termed as his 'family'.
"It feels great to be with the Delhi family. We have got a strong team this time around. It is now a matter | 84 |
FAT used at HHSAA Track & Field Championships
FAT System captures finish line image with 1,000 shots per second
The use of FAT is<|fim_middle|> 11.54," Martin explained.
The FAT system takes all the guess work out of timing runners as the gun is hooked into a computer system and the clock at the finish line captures photo images of each contestant in a precise method of timing.
"We no longer have to take long discussions to see who the winner was in a dead heat as it can now be settled in a few seconds using the computer photos. With the FAT system we can literally decide the winner between two runners who are but a jersey's thickness apart at the finish," Beck said.
The Hawaii High School Athletic Association will hold its first ever state track & field meet on the Big Island this weekend at Keaau and a large part of the decision to host it at a BIIF site was due to the FAT technology brought to the league by pioneers, Martin and Beck.
"Bob Martin is the undisputed leader of our FAT team. He sees to it that the whole system, from camera image to final meet scoring sheet, works. And then he goes a step farther and posts the results in real time on his website for all to see," Beck said.
And Martin is equally complimentary of Beck by saying, "Curt is very meticulous to say the least. There is not another photo finish operator that I've worked with that has the knowledge of camera alignment and the various tweaks within the Finish lynx program that create pictures as perfect as he does."
The duo of Martin and Beck are also staffed with an entire crew under the timing tent which include Beverly Beck, Chris Drayer, Kane Thomas and Kayla Nishimura.
"In a short amount of time our crew has mastered the programs that run our track meets," Martin said.
And for backup the computerized system also has Randee Arkin, who serves as the head finish line timer, using an "old fashioned" hand held timer.
"We are the souls that time men's tries (with apologies to Thomas Paine)," Arkin said with a smile.
"Randee backs us up in everyone of the running events at every meet and we've had to use her times on occasion," Beck said.
The HHSAA track and field state championship begins this Friday at Keaau with the qualifying heats for each event. On Saturday the championships conclude with event finals.
"Numerous volunteers contribute to the making of a successful track meet and the FAT team is just one of the many, behind the scenes functions," Beck said.
May 16, 2009 Posted by waynejoseph | Events, Fully Automated Timing, High School Track & Field | Bob Martin, Curt Beck, FAT, Fully Automated Timing, Kimo Weaver, Randee Arkin | Leave a comment | important at track meets throughout the State of Hawaii.
FAT or Fully Automated Timing has been used by the Big Island Interscholastic Federation at all its track & field meets since 2003 and has become the premiere method of timing throughout the United States.
Tied into the FAT software is a photo finish camera that captures 1000 pictures per second and sends the results to a database program called Hy-Tek Meet Manager for Track and Field.
Bob Martin, the Technology Coordinator at Ka'u High School and Pahala Elementary School, became instrumental in learning and operating the FAT system.
"When I started working at Ka'u in 2004, Kimo Weaver had just become the Athletic Director, and he noticed my technical abilities and talked me into operating the system with Curt (Beck)", Martin said.
Beck became involved with BIIF track nine years ago when his son, Robert, ran on the Waiakea team.
"When Robert ran for Waiakea I became a parent volunteer, operating a stop watch at the track meets back in the days when we ran on cinder surfaces at Hilo and HPA," Beck said.
"Phil Aganus and Bill McMahon put together a FAT team and provided me with training on the FAT system and I've been with it ever since," Beck said.
But in the early, pre Bob Martin years, the FAT system encountered many problems, primarily that they (the FAT team) couldn't make the system complete all its functions.
Martin became a nationally certified USATF official and his main certification is in FAT/Computing and Competition Secretary. "I am also Chief Photo Finish Operator and Finish Line Coordinator," he said.
FAT is important because it has enabled many more Big Island runners to make state qualifying times, according to Beck. "FAT has an essentially zero reaction time, unlike a human being with a stop watch. We no longer have to handicap runners by a quarter-second relative to the various state qualifying times to take account of the reaction times of human timers using stop watchers," he said.
Under the old way of timing track meets stop watches were used to clock all the races, but there is an allowance that needs to be added to all hand times in order to account for delayed reaction starting the clock with the gun.
"If a runner is clocked at 11.24 seconds in the 100 meter dash on a stopwatch we need to round that up to 11.3 seconds and then allow for a .24 second slow reaction, which would make his time | 521 |
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Atindra Garigipati's schedule is busy between a full-time job and a venture capital fellowship, but he has still found a way to carve out time to be a full-time student in Northwestern Engineering's Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program.
Time management is one of Atindra Garigipati's greatest strengths. It has to be, given all that's on his plate.
Garigipati is a quality and sustainability manager at Ashland, a global specialty materials company that serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets. He is also a fellow at Purple Arch Ventures, a venture capital firm for Northwestern alumni investors, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts.
On top of those roles, Garigipati is a student in Northwestern Engineering's Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program.
At Ashland, Garigipati focuses on quality operations and project management for any sustainability or environmental, health, and safety initiative for the company. He also oversees a team of six laboratory technicians and one quality engineer, and admits he couldn't manage his current workload if it were earlier in his career.
"I may not have been able to handle everything since early in your career, your work schedule can be more volatile," he said. "Now that I am in a more managerial role, things are more stable in terms of the work required and schedule I have."
Garigipati credits the MEM course Leadership and Organizational Behavior for helping him balance his obligations.
"Professor (Gail) Berger did an amazing job sharing life-balance tips and different ways to manage your time effectively," he said. "Ever since then, I have been able to implement some of those strategies into my work and all of the things I have to complete."
That course was just one of the many MEM experiences that had a lasting impact on Garigipati. He learned about operations, accounting, economics, organizational behavior, leadership, and finance during his time in MEM. It was the program's emphasis on STEM experience that initially appealed to him. Garigipati has visions of eventually being in a leadership role at a STEM company, so having the opportunity to work alongside other students with STEM backgrounds was a bonus learning experience.
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McCormick on FacebookMcCormick on TwitterMcCormick on LinkedInMcCormick on YouTube | Garigipati also wanted to learn about entrepreneurship during his time in MEM, and earlier this year he partnered with two of his classmates to create Screen Surf, an app designed to make navigating digital streaming services more efficient for consumers. It was that same entrepreneurial drive that led him to Purple Arch Ventures. Garigipati received a fellowship to join the group and learn the ins and outs of venture capital, an area he is interested in pursuing later in his professional career.
For now, his focus is on the present and taking advantage of every minute he has.
"Working on all of this stuff, I almost don't consider it work because I thoroughly enjoy it," Garigipati said. "I work in an area where prioritizing items is critical for success, and bringing that to outside projects is very important as well. Doing this takes time, but I believe that over time, it gets easier."
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New 2022 BMW 4 Series for Sale in Denver
Conquer the Mountain Roads in Denver with a 2022 BMW 4 Series Model
When you want to unlock pure driving joy and truly take on the twists and turns of our Denver mountain roads, look to the new BMW 4 Series. With its sleek coupe body style and turbocharged performance, the 2022 4 Series is surely an attention grabber. And with the luxury and tech you'll find inside, you'll love driving this new BMW model throughout Denver. Visit BMW of Denver Downtown to test drive a new 4 Series today.
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255-hp 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine
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The new BMW 4 Series features several bold design touches that set it apart from the rest of the new BMW lineup. The oversized BMW kidney grilles sit vertically rather than horizontally, giving the 4 Series an aggressive face that is truly unmistakable. Meanwhile, the sloping roofline makes it feel incredibly athletic, while the long hood and short tail give it a sporty edge.
You'll have three body style options to choose from with your new 4 Series as well. The classic two-door coupe makes it feel like a true sports car, while the four-door Gran Coupe feels a bit more grown up. And with the<|fim_middle|> glow for your nighttime drives.
There are two distinct performance options for the BMW 4 Series, so choosing the one that best fits your driving style is important. The standard kit is a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that churns out 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque.
That's an exciting powerplant in its own right, but those who want a high-performance experience may want to choose the BMW M440i. This model comes with a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder powertrain that develops 382 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Plus, it comes with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to help save fuel while city driving by providing and electric boost as you take off from a stop. The M440i also gives you the M-Sport body kit, sport-tuned suspension, and rear-wheel drive performance for that true sports car feel.
The new 4 Series features BMW's digital instrument cluster that feels like a step into the future. Not only can you see the standard dials, but you can customize the views to see a wealth of performance data, navigation information, and more!
The central infotainment display can be controlled by voice or by gestures, and either way you can better focus on the road ahead while you're making your adjustments. BMW's Intelligent Personal Assistant lets you use a keyphrase and then a command, so you can say "Hey BMW, find us some pizza" and it will let you pick from a variety of nearby Italian restaurants.
The new BMW 4 Series comes with a wealth of standard safety features, including both forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection - helpful for driving in Downtown Denver traffic. Lane keep assist also comes standard, as does adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assistant - both perfect for long trips on I-25. Optional add-ons include blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and rear cross traffic alert. | convertible option, you'll get to enjoy the mountain air with the top down all summer long.
The cabin design of the new BMW 4 Series is simple and elegant, placing emphasis on keeping things clean and crisp. A silver accent line sweeps toward the center stack, highlighting the simple row of buttons that sit below the center air vents. You'll find some unique angles here that give the 4 Series a more modern, technical feel. And with standard ambient interior lighting, the dash lines and footwells are gently lit in a variety of colors to provide a satisfying | 113 |
The UK's premium bungee sprung rebounder – The Fit Bounce Pro is extremely low impact and the quietest rebounder on the market.
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Every Fit Bounce Pro Rebounder comes with a full spare parts service and a FREE workout DVD containing two amazing workouts from our Master Trainers.
Designed with 30 thick, high quality bungee cords, the Fit Bounce Pro has an unrivalled soft bounce. Providing the perfect amount of give, these durable elastic cords store the energy absorbed during deceleration (landing) and return it when accelerating upwards. This helps to reduce the shock of impact by more than 87% compared to working out on a hard wood floor!
Each bungee cord is made up of hundreds of individual intertwined elastic fibres resulting in an extremely durable 8mm thick cord that is 3mm thicker than those found on a standard rebounder. The bungees are hard-wearing but can be easily changed if needed – 2 replacement bungees are included in the package.
The Fit Bounce Pro is a half folding rebounder and comes with a smart carry bag for easy storage and transport. It can be used in trainers or bare feet/grip socks and is perfect for the whole family to use! Barefoot bouncing is extremely beneficial for strengthening the planter muscles underneath the foot and strengthening the stabilising muscles around the ankle joint.
Please note you may need someone to help open the unit on first time of opening as the bungees will a few uses to stretch to their full length.
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Unlike many Rebounders on market, all ReboundUK's rebounders come with a full spare parts service. We have worked tirelessly to ensure that our equipment is manufactured to the highest quality and is as robust as possible however sometimes even a rebounder can tweak a hamstring! Every component of our rebounders is replaceable however should anything happen to a spring (or bungee), mat, rubber feet, leg or a skirt we stock replacements so you wont have to buy a whole new rebounder.
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3) it sounded exhausting – who wants to hear about someone else's stress?
Then I came across a copy of I Don't Know How She Does It at a used book sale a year ago, and on a whim, I picked it up, mostly because my friend Jean, one of the best readers I know, had casually mentioned to me a while ago that<|fim_middle|> Definitely a fun and compelling read. If this post has scared you off – just wait for the movie. I am sure it's due out at some point soon. | she had read it and liked it.
Somehow, it catapulted ahead of all of other books I want to read, and I read it.
The good: First, it's very well-written. If you don't know already, it's the story of Kate, a working mother in London who has a high-powered job at a stodgy British investment bank, as well as 5 year-old and a toddler. Most of the book details her struggle to balance motherhood with her intense career. Pearson is an excellent writer, and she's very, very funny. Laugh out loud funny.
Second, speaking from the vantage point of someone trying a similar juggling act, I found some kernels of absolute truth in the book. She hits the nail on the head multiple times in describing Kate's conflicting feelings toward motherhood and her career. For most of the book, she's incredibly realistic; instead of glorifying or simplifying motherhood, she examines it in all of its messy imperfection.
Sometimes the book is startlingly unsubtle. When Kate complains about the double standard that requires her to stay at work late at her children's expense, yet celebrates the dads who leave meetings early for their children's school events, it sounds like more like a policy paper than a novel. We get it. There's a double standard and it's unfair.
I also find it hard to believe that her employer is typical of real-life investment banks. Come on, it's the twenty-first century, not the early 80s. Are things really that bad? Maybe they are, in London – but I doubt it.
Finally, and this is a big one – the ending was a huge disappointment. I won't give away too much here, but it was pure Hollywood, both in the way it resolved Kate's inner conflict and in the way she "stuck it" to the male-dominated society that she had suffered under. And, to be honest, I felt betrayed. Here I thought I had a compadre in Allison Pearson – someone who understood me – and then she abandoned me.
All of that said, I liked the book. I'd recommend it. | 439 |
PATROL 4 - THE HUNTER AND THE HUNTED
28 February 1944 to 1 April 1944
USS Bowfin left Fremantle for Darwin on <|fim_middle|>DR Griffith was awarded a Silver Star.
CHANGE OF COMMAND
CDR Griffith was relieved by CDR John Corbus, USNA class of '30. Corbus had previously served as C.O. of USS Herring (SS-233) with Submarine Squadron 50 in the Atlantic, then had one war patrol in the Pacific and finally one patrol as C.O. of USS Haddo (SS-255). CDR Griffith returned to Portsmouth to commission a new fleet submarine, USS Bullhead (SS-332), which he commanded until the end of her second war patrol. CDR Griffith finished the war as an Assistant Operations Officer to COMSUBPAC, VADM Charles A. Lockwood, Jr.
Bowfin underway.
After the Korean, War Bowfin was decommissioned and moved to Seattle, WA, to serve as a Naval Reserve training submarine. Her name was struck from the Navy list on 1 December 1971 after decades of valiant service. | 28 February 1944 as she started her fourth war patrol. This time she would be patrolling in the Celebes Sea, in between the Philippines and Indonesia, rather than the South China Sea. The first week of the patrol was filled with tests and drills before leaving Darwin on 6 March. It was only a few days later that Bowfin encountered her first enemy of the patrol. On 10 March, Bowfin came upon a convoy of four ships and two escorts. Thus started a ten-hour attack with many ineffective torpedoes, depth charges, and uncertainty. Bowfin put herself into position to fire at the convoy from the starboard side which put the convoy between Bowfin and land. CDR Griffith plotted that this would make it harder for the escorts to escape out of the nearby reefs. Bowfin fired three torpedoes at the closest vessel and three more at one of the far tankers. The Captain confirmed that four exploded prematurely before having to go deeper, and he could only speculate why the other two failed to hit their targets. As Bowfin went out of periscope depth, depth charges were used against them but nothing but a chain made contact. The crew could only guess what the noise was but the consensus was that the enemy had dropped a grapnel hook down in the attempts of dragging Bowfin up to the surface. The crew never forgot the sound of it scraping along the outside of the boat, like nails on a chalkboard that determined their lives.
Depth charges continued over a period of several hours but luckily Bowfin remained structurally unharmed. After many nervous hours, it stopped and Bowfin went to periscope depth to check out the situation. They spied several vessels and their prior target did not look damaged, but other vessels were attempting to tow it to safety. Bowfin set up to attack again, planning to fire three at the escort and three at the towing vessel. All six were fired, however one turned and went down the starboard side of Bowfin. None of the torpedoes hit their mark, and a few minutes later the Captain investigated; the torpedoes had been off by only a few degrees causing that volley to be totally ineffective. Bowfin was forced down again to sustain more depth charges and was lucky no damage was done. The crew of Bowfin waited through the tense night hoping to avoid the deadly depth charges; their observations the next morning showed that the attack had temporarily stopped the towing operation. Bowfin was able to fire several more torpedoes before she was forced down by the many escort ships. They came up to periscope depth later and saw that the ship they had been targeting for hours was once again alone. Setting up for another attack, Bowfin fired four torpedoes before being forced down again. When she finally came up again there was nothing left of the vessel! Finally, the torpedoes had hit their target. Later that night Bowfin caught up with the rest of the enemy convoy and was given the opportunity to fire their remaining four torpedoes. Unfortunately one missed and the others fired prematurely. Having depleted their store of torpedoes Bowfin returned to Darwin to reload.
By 18 March reloading was complete and she returned to sea to track a Japanese cargo ship escorted by two submarine hunters. Once found, Bowfin fired six torpedoes all of which missed. This action resulted in sixteen depth charges being dropped shaking Bowfin and her crew. That afternoon Bowfin fired four torpedoes at the same target from her stern tubes, all missed again. On 24 March after tracking a different five-ship convoy for six hours, Bowfin made a night surface attack and sank two cargo vessels and damaged another before expending all of her torpedoes.
USS Bowfin was underway for 9,272 miles during her fourth patrol. CDR Griffith and higher authorities believed Bowfin sank 20,982 tons (three large vessels) and damaged 11,464 tons (two large vessels). JANAC credited USS Bowfin with 15,008 tons sunk (three large vessels). C | 846 |
Rebling injection molds many grades of PBT for applications ranging from under the hood automotive parts to plastic components for the electrical utility industry. This crystalline material is commonly referred to by its trade name, VALOX® or Celanex®.
There are many grades of PBT available depending upon the application and intended usage. These include: unfilled and high gloss versions; grades with various concentrations of glass fiber; and mineral and glass filled grades. Many grades of PBT have UL flammability approvals to UL 94 V 0 in wall thicknesses as low as .015 inches. This plastic injection molding material is available in a full range of colors. This material is an excellent candidate for molding thin cross sections due to its low melt viscosity.
As with most crystalline plastic injection molding materials, PBT has a very low coefficient of friction both against metal and against itself. The moisture absorption of PBT is also very low, in the range of .38% for the unfilled grades at equilibrium and .26% for the highly glass filled grades. This compares very favorably to other crystalline materials. For example, nylon 6-6 has 8.5 % moisture absorption at equilibrium and Acetal absorbs .8% at equilibrium. PBT also possesses excellent abrasion and creep resistance. These properties lend themselves to the use of PBT in gears, bushings and bearings, particularly when exposed to high moisture environments.
The Tensile Strength of Polybutylene Teraphthalate ranges from 7000 psi for the unfilled grades to 17,000 psi for the highly glass filled grades. The Flexural Modulus for the unfilled plastic injection molding compound is 350,000 psi increasing to 1,100,000 psi for the 30% glass filled grade. The heat deflection temperatures at 66 psi range from 325°F for the unfilled grade to 420°F for the glass filled grades.
PBT has excellent chemical resistance to both strong and weak acids, but should not be used when exposure to strong bases is a possibility. Due to its low moisture absorption and crystalline nature, PBT can maintain its tensile strength when immersed in water at temperatures up to 150°F.
Rebling design engineers have extensive experience in optimizing PBT part designs for functionality, cosmetics, cost and processing. As with other plastics, maintaining a uniform wall thickness throughout the part is essential in producing an aesthetically pleasing part.<|fim_middle|> conventional high speed metal working equipment. Polybutylene Teraphthalate can be decorated using the hot stamping and pad printing processes.
Ultrasonic welding of this material through the use of energy directors designed into the part is common. Ultrasonic insertion of metal inserts is also feasible providing the metal insert is properly designed to eliminate any sharp corners. | Ribs, gussets and bosses incorporated in the design can result in sink marks if not properly specified. The notch sensitivity of PBT needs to be addressed through the use of generous corner radii in order to reduce stress concentration factors. When specifying molded threads, coarse threads are preferred over fine threads and a .005 to .010 inch radius should be specified at the root of the thread. Molded-in metal inserts need to be correctly designed to minimize any sharp corners affecting the notch sensitivity of this material. Consultation with Rebling engineering staff will insure that the molded part will meet the intent of the design engineer.
Machining operations such as drilling, turning, milling, grinding and cutting can be performed on PBT using | 150 |
Judy Norton of The Waltons is Still Known to Fans as Mary Ellen
Not all actors and actresses have the ability to state that they once played a significant part on an iconic television series. For some, this becomes an unmoveable burden. To others, it is a prestigious bragging right worth taking pride in.
One actress who has such a bragging right in her possession is Judy Norton from "The Waltons." Over the course of 212 episodes from 1971-1981, Nelson starred as Mary Ellen, the eldest daughter on Walton's Mountain.
In an interview with MovieHole.net, Norton (who stars in the 2018 film "In<|fim_middle|> we'd get punchy, we would get silly."
She continued: Ralph Waite would crack off-colour jokes and then Michael (Learned) would start laughing and couldn't stop. Then Mary McDonough would hold her hand to try and get her to stop. When you have that comfort level of working with people, those things were very special."
Recently, Norton spoke with VisionTV's cohorts at EverythingZoomer.com about what it was like to play Mary Ellen: "I liked that she was rebellious. I probably was too, but didn't always have the nerve to express it," offered Norton. "I didn't like to get in trouble, so I would tend to rebel on the inside. So being able to express that nature through a character gave me a safe way to be rebellious. (laughs) She fought back and was outspoken, and I enjoyed those characteristics." | clusion Criteria," and has two other projects in the works) opened up about how "The Waltons" affected her life.
"People still identify me with Mary Ellen. I'm recognized and I still get called Mary Ellen far more than Judy!" Admitted Norton. "We're so fortunate to have done a show [and] to have a long-term impact on people.
In 2017, VisionTV.ca partook in a fascinating interview with Waltons star Kami Cotler. Here, we discussed her time on the classic series, as well as her rewarding life away from the cameras.Click here to read that interview.
"The show is in Canada and other parts of the world, what a legacy, a timeless show," she added. "Timeless things and family values, core human experiences – those aren't strictly about the 1930s and 40s; I think it's so important that that is represented in our films and TV today."
Perhaps, what has allowed Norton to seemingly be comfortable with still being thought of as Mary Ellen is the fact that she had such a wonderful time working on "The Waltons."
"The Waltons" can be seen Weekdays on VisionTV at 5pm ET/2pm PT!
"I think most of it was really cast-related, working with a group of people I love, sitting around and doing table scenes," said Norton, when discussing her favourite memories from that era. "We would be in there all day and the set would get so hot with 30 people in there – with the cast and crew – and | 321 |
A gutter wand cleaner is a very simple and affordable instrument to use for getting rid of leaves and other debris from your gutters. Most owners pick to use these types of a instrument mainly because it enables them to operate securely from the floor with out having to use a ladder or stand on the roof. These types of a instrument is usually a excellent decision. The issue is how to pick out in between the different items in the marketplace.
Get a gutter wand cleaner that is prolonged enough to permit you to access the drain channel though standing on the floor. You should really have an concept of the top of your dwelling up to the roof, so you can conveniently decide the right design. Frequently, it is a excellent concept to get a wand that can be prolonged to different degrees these types of as <|fim_middle|> resist the harmful outcomes of the elements and the solar, in unique. Frequently, a instrument produced from aluminum is a excellent decision. | 5, ten and 15 ft. In this way, you will be in a position to established the finest top that is most beneficial and most effortless for you.
Opt for a design with a bottom shut off valve. This element is specifically beneficial when cleansing. You do not have to go to the drinking water supply and depart the instrument operating. You can 1st shut the cleaner off and then halt the drinking water. You will not have to worry about leading to any damage to the gutters, roof and walls. You will not have to worry about having soaked either.
Ensure that the spraying nozzle is effective and firmly attachable but easy to remove. The spraying nozzle of the gutter cleaner wand should really disperse sufficiently large amounts of drinking water at a quick velocity. If you can't exam it at the retailer, you may perhaps take into account applying some consumer assessments. The spraying head have to not fall off when the power of the drinking water turns into as well good. At the similar time, you should really be to remove it quickly for cleansing and attach it back securely.
Go for a design with sturdy rubber hand grips. Gutter wands are commonly produced from easy slippery resources. That is why it is critical for the design that you get to have hand grips, if possible produced from sturdy rubber. These permit you to hold the wand tightly and clear the drain channel correctly.
Get a gutter wand cleaner that is produced from a sturdy and strong material. The material have to not rust. It have to be in a position to | 310 |
• The students of the Charter School will actively seek learning opportunities by working cooperatively, thinking critically, and striving to master rigorous academic standards.
• The students, parents and employees of the Charter School will collaboratively establish and model the highest standards for student achievement, positive self-esteem, pro-social values, and respect for cultural diversity.
• The employees<|fim_middle|>ing and accountable. They will work cooperatively to achieve innovative answers to difficult questions for the benefit of society. They will have an acute awareness of global perspective and responsibility, and be able to look at themselves and others in a variety of ways. They will have a sophisticated knowledge of literature, mathematics, history, science, technology, and the arts, and they will have mastered the skills and developed the values required to become contributing members of a democratic society. Property of Fenton Avenue Charter School, 2007 Permission is not granted to copy, use or modify text in any form. | of the Charter School will demonstrate their belief in the value of lifelong learning and model the appropriate and desired behaviors and attitudes expected of students.
• The Charter School community will work cooperatively and collaboratively to create a child-centered environment in which all partners are empowered by their own sense of ownership and responsibility to the school.
• The Charter School community and partners will maintain the highest level of integrity in fiscal management while seeking all available resources and using them effectively to support the instructional program.
The human contributors of the 21st century will be those who learn to be self-direct | 114 |
As they do to many others, the dark and cold do a lot to weigh my motivation down in January. This morning I slept past my alarm and was absolutely not interested in getting up. I was less interested in shuttling smallish bears to school or going to work. My cozy little apartment was so warm and inviting. Before I even got out of bed I was trying to think of good reasons not to go to my first yoga class this afternoon. I packed my bag and mat anyway.
Once I got to work, I started to look forward to class. And then work got crazy and I almost couldn't leave. I raced to the car, hoping there was still enough time to drive to the studio, find a parking place, change, and make it to class on time. When I got to<|fim_middle|> Nothing is between this and me. Nothing will keep me from reaching that place. Neither cold nor ice nor dark of January. Nothing.
Well done. Thank you for sharing this! Love you. | the car the entire inside of the windshield was covered with ice. All of the other windows were completely clear.
What a change from the dark early morning! I cranked the defroster, thought warm thoughts, and determined I was going to get to the studio no matter what. It was worth it.
We were asked to think of an intention for the hour or for ourselves in general. Healthy balance. | 82 |
Climate-smart agriculture, household income and asset accumulation among smallholder farmers in the Nyando basin of Kenya
International Livestock Research Institute<|fim_middle|> assets. | (ILRI)
By Ogada, M.J.; Rao, E.J.O.; Radeny, Maren A.O.; Recha, John W.M. and Solomon, Dawit
Climate change, characterized by rising average temperatures and changes in rainfall amounts and patterns, remains a major threat to rural livelihoods. For smallholder households that heavily depend on agriculture, adaptation and mitigation measures, including coping strategies are therefore needed to secure household livelihoods and incomes. In this article, we assess the impacts on livelihood outcomes, of climate smart agricultural (CSA) practices that are promoted as adaptative strategies against effects of climate change. Using data from a survey of households in Nyando basin in Kenya, we combine statistical matching and simultaneous equation econometric modelling, to evaluate pathways through which CSA practices impact on household asset accumulation and income. We find that uptake of multiple stress-tolerant crops improves household income by 83%, which in turn improves household asset accumulation. Impact pathway modelling also show that adoption of improved livestock breeds significantly reduces household income by 76%. For improved livestock, however, household income does not impact on asset accumulation, possibly because income is invested in form of livestock rather than household assets. These findings show that adoption of multiple stress-tolerant crops improves household assets accumulation via the income pathway. However, given an option, households would invest increased incomes in livestock assets, confirming that livestock are a form of savings, which can be liquidated to bridge household income gaps. This is a better resilience measure as compared to investment in domestic household | 311 |
Happy new year! It's 2017 and 2016 is finally behind us. Or is it? Technically, it's only the date on the calendar that changed. We're celebrating going around the sun for another year. The new year is the start of renewed inspiration. Everyone's motivated to swing their life around and start living their dreams. This is great - up until about 20 January where most people lose it again.
I need to tell you something. The calendar flipping over is not going to change your life. A new year is not going to keep you sober. The only thing that can keep you sober is YOU.
This is important. You need to realize this if you want to make 2017 a success. Let's start with a few tips on how to do just that.
This is much, much harder than it sounds. It's almost human nature to blame something bad on someone or something else. Late for work? Must have been that stupid car in front of me. No, you should have taken into account that you probably will get traffic on your way to work. Life is what you make of it. We get dealt bad hands; it's unfair, yes. Blaming it on other things won't help you get where you<|fim_middle|> them down and keep a record of all of them. Why do all of this? It gives you a routine and gives you something to focus on every day. It helps you stay identify patterns. Finally, looking back and what you've achieved is a great source of motivation.
I hope 2017 is going to be an absolute great year for you. Keep up the good work and stay sober! | want to be though. Realize that if you want to stay sober and in control, you need to control your life. Don't give it over to a date on a calendar.
I touched on talking with someone in my post about dealing with relapses. This is extremely important and can absolutely be the difference between success and failure. Sure, there are people out there who can do it solo. You're likely not one of them though. Before you classify yourself as one of those people, give a support system a chance. AA or NA meetings are a great resource. While not for everyone, they have a vast amount of knowledge. This is also an easy way to meet potential sponsors! Join an online community. You need to vent and talk to people who know what you've been through and have dealt with what you're dealing with right now.
Do research on whatever your trying to recover from. For example, if you're an alcoholic, do research on alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Know exactly what you should expect your body to do. Don't get caught off guard and relapse - it happens. You also need to figure out what your weaknesses are and what triggers relapses for you.
Before you start thinking "I don't do diaries", wait! It doesn't have to be a diary. It can be little daily notes. Another great idea is a photo album. Take a photo of yourself every day, week, or whatever interval you prefer. If you have tough days, or even relapses, note | 305 |
Welcome back from Spring Break! Time to mark your calendars for the remaining programs of the semester.
Financing Your Legal Education: An Access Group Webinar: Friday, April 3, 2015, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (online). How will you finance your legal education? This workshop features Joni Bradley-Scott from Access Group, a nonprofit providing excellent resources in support of financial education for graduate students. Joni will provide an overview of law school financial aid including how it works and what students can do to maximize aid. She will share many helpful resources students can use to effectively finance their legal education. Registration is limited to the first 25 students. To register, go here.
The Path to Practicing Law in the US: An International Law Student Panel & Discussion: Wednesday, April 5, 2015, 4:30 – 5:30 PM in IUB Room 514. Are you an international student considering attending law school in the U.S.? Join us as we host a panel of international law students from China and Brazil. PLAS welcomes four current College of Law international students, Ning Ning, Andre Reis, Zhiqi Wu and Xi Zhou, to answer questions and discuss their experiences studying law in the U.S. After the panel, students will get to talk to the speakers in small groups. Bring your questions! For more information on the event and the panelists, go here. Food will be served. No registration necessary.
Career Center Workshops–Unless otherwise indicated, all workshops are held at the Career Center, 715 S. Wright Street. For more information or to register, click here.
Illinois Leadership Center is hosting Integrity, a workshop investigating personal values and intersections of morals, ethics, and integrity, on April 4. For more info and to register visit the Illinois Leadership Center website.
Reminder: Illinois in Washington's deadline is April 1. Illinois in Washington – Spend Fall Interning and Taking Classes in Washington, DC! Fall is the best time to come to Washington – lovely weather and less competition for internships. Plus you can apply for internships over summer instead of during the school year!
For more information on IIW and the application, visit IIW's website and check out their Facebook page. For views from students, visit IIW's blog. If you have any questions, please email Susan Halebsky Dimock, PhD, Interim Director, Illinois in Washington, at sdimock@illinois.edu. Fall 2015 Application Deadline: April 1.
The deadlines for seat deposits at law schools are rapidly approaching. Meaning that it is time to decide where you will spend the next three years of your life. In many cases, these decisions prove difficult. Scholarships, living expenses, geographic locations and other considerations all play a part in the decision process. We at PLAS would like to offer a few tips to help you through this process and an important disclaimer as well.
When you applied to your list of schools, you likely had them ranked in some sort of order. One idea is to stick to your pre-application ranking. This allows you to make a seemingly difficult decision simpler. However, as scholarships often times accompany the acceptance letters, some schools may seem more attractive than before. If this is the case, try to gain as much information as you can before the seat deposit deadline. Visit campuses, schedule phone appointments, speak with career counseling, discuss your options with knowledgeable relatives, etc. Consider: What information<|fim_middle|> prosecutors, government lawyers, or public defenders. Click here to check out their resources.
It all starts with filling out your FAFSA. Grab your W-2s if you worked last year, and submit this as soon as possible. Priority deadline is March 15 for many schools. https://fafsa.ed.gov/ If you don't know where you're going yet, just list each law school that you might attend or each one that has admitted you.
Make sure to visit the financial aid websites of all the law schools where you've been admitted. There you will find scholarships specific to the school–and many have deadlines NOW, before you may even have committed. Go ahead and apply–it is always better to turn down a scholarship than not to apply for it at all because you haven't decided where to attend law school yet!
Spend some time searching for other scholarships offered by the American Bar Association or local bar associations or other legal organizations. (John Marshall Law School provides an excellent scholarship listing here.) Searching for "your county" and "bar association" is a good start too.
It's finally March! Check out this week's events on campus and beyond.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3 from 3:30-4:30 we will present Pre-Law 101 in Room 514 of the Illini Union Bookstore Building. Are you new to being pre-law, or new to Illinois? This workshop will cover: What it means to be pre-law at Illinois;what law schools are really looking for; what pre-law students can do to maximize their undergraduate years; how to build a strong pre-law resume; what resources are available to assist pre-law students at Illinois. All students are welcome.
This Wednesday, March 4 we will be at Majors and Minors Fair from 2-4 in the Illini Union Rooms A, B & C! Stop by our Pre-Law Advising Services booth to say hello or to learn more about being Pre-Law at Illinois.
Interested in business law? Undergraduate students are invited to attend the College of Law's Bankruptcy Law Society, Corporate & Business Law Association and the Real Estate Law Society Guest Speakers: Stephen P. Harbeck & Jill Nicholson. Stephen P. Harbeck, President and CEO of Securities Investor Protection Corporation, will present his role in the Lehman Brothers and Madoff bankruptcy cases. Ms. Jill Nicholson, Foley & Lardner's National Bankruptcy & Business Reorganization Practice Chair and Alumna will moderate. This event will take place at the College of Law on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 12:00 in Room D. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.
Chicago-Kent College of Law presents: Building Relationships with Law Schools next Wednesday, March 11, from 5-6 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. Whether students are meeting law admissions staff at a fair, visiting during an open house, or working with admissions offices to maximize their aid, building relationships with law admissions professionals is critical before, during, and after admission to law school. Nicole Vilches, Assistant Dean for Admissions at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, will share the secrets to developing strong relationships with admissions professionals. Pre-law students at every level will gain valuable insight at this workshop.
Finding an Internship, March 4, 6-7 pm. | will help you make this decision? The bottom line is that you have to make a decision. So make a choice and embrace whatever decision you make. Then you can begin thinking about next steps such as housing or roommates.
Many applicants view the law school selection process as a Right/Wrong dichotomy. They think that if the pick the Right law school, everything will be wonderful and life will be perfect. If they pick the Wrong law school, life will be miserable and they will spend their days regretting it. This is not helpful and in most cases, not true. It is more accurate to approach this decision by acknowledging that there is no one perfect law school for everyone. Every law school will have strengths and weaknesses. Your job should be to consider what your priorities are in a legal education, and to choose a school that matches those priorities. Then, once you are in law school, take advantage of every opportunity, program, and connection they offer to maximize your law school experience.
If you need extra time to make your decision, you may ask for an extension. Before asking for an extension, consider: What am I going to do with this extra week that will make my decision easier for me? For most people, your situation will be exactly the same one week from now–it's just delaying the decision. If you absolutely need the extra time, request it and use it wisely.
Submitting multiple seat deposits is a tricky business. Schools can retract your offer of admission, the practice is costly and borderline unethical, and it only prolongs the decision process. You have done all the hard work to receive these offers so take the last step and make your choice. Then you can relax – at least until September.
Remember — the All Campus Career Fair is this Wednesday, March 18, 12-4pm, at the ARC!
For more information on IIW and our application, see our website and check out ourFacebook page. For views from students, visit our blog. If you have any questions, please email Susan Halebsky Dimock, PhD, Interim Director, Illinois in Washington, at sdimock@illinois.edu. We look forward to your applications. Fall 2015 Application Deadline: April 1.
Registration is required – the deadline is TODAY, Monday, March 16, 2015. For more information and to register, go here.
The application process is winding down. You are reviewing your offers and trying to make a decision. You put in a lot of work and effort to get here so congratulations!
But what about those professors, bosses and mentors who helped you along the way? Moreover, what about those same individuals that then agreed to write your letters of recommendation? They typically have to set aside time outside of the office/classroom to write these letters. And how long do you think it takes to craft a detailed, strong and persuasive letter? Many hours, according to some letter writers I know. So THANK THEM! Let them know how the process has concluded and how much they contributed to your success.
Still not persuaded that good letters of recommendation are that important? Click on this link to read what Asha Rangappa, Associate Dean for Admissions, Yale Law School has to say about letters of recommendation and why they are so impactful. Then reach out to your letter writers and JUST SAY THANK YOU!
It's that time of year again! Applicants have gotten their acceptances and thoughts now turn to "how will I pay for this?" Great financial aid resources are out there, and we've done the work of finding them for you. Here is our Best Financial Aid Resources roundup.
Access Group is a nonprofit providing excellent financial planning resources including a guide called Financing Your Legal Education which walks you through every step of the process. https://www.accessgroup.org/financial-education-guides Note: Access Group will be presenting a special Financing Your Legal Education webinar just for Illinois students on April 3 at 1:00–find more info on our website here.
Equal Justice Group offers financial aid advice through webinars and guides designed for students who want to work in the public sector after law school, such as | 846 |
Alumni groups and fraternal societies are two examples of social clubs that can receive special tax treatment by the<|fim_middle|>) corporation status, which conveys tax-exempt, nonprofit status.
An essential feature of a 501(c)(7) corporation is face-to-face interaction. This requirement of personal contact encourages social groups -- such as fraternal societies, country clubs and alumni organizations -- but excludes groups that interact only online.
Another crucial consideration is limited membership. An organization whose membership is open to the public is not allowed tax-exempt status, and no more than 35 percent of its gross income can be derived from sources outside the membership and within that 35 percent, no more than 15 percent can be derived from public use of the organization's facilities.
As with all 501(c) corporations, a 501(c)(7) social club cannot generate profits for its owners. The club must derive at least 65 percent of its gross income from membership dues.
The dues paid by members of a 501(c)(7) corporation are tax-deductible. This does not apply, however, to any portion of dues that are used for lobbying or political campaign activities.
Nicholson, Joseph. "What Is a 501(c)(7) Corporation?" , https://legalbeagle.com/5143080-corporation.html. Accessed 18 April 2019. | IRS. If these organizations are incorporated under the laws of a state and meet federal requirements, they can receive 501(c)(7 | 28 |
'Direction / Instruction' is a traveling group exhibition boasting an outstanding lineup of artists.
Having already enjoyed successful stops in Denver at Svperordinary and at CAVE Gallery, Venice Beach, Cali, 'Direction / Instruction' is currently on expo thru September 17th at Paradigm Gallery in Philadelphia.
Loosely linked these are artists that take survey of urban contemporary culture thru what you might call non-norm modes and<|fim_middle|> this expo. Graphic Surgery uses finely tuned laser cut pieces of wood to create depth along with elegance in their pieces. Brittany Gould creates highly complex geometric lights using only simple paper triangles, and the delicate combination creates a wonderful kind of minimalism in her work. Sandra Fettingis uses smartly crafted acrylic in stacks to create dimension and illusion. Hyland Mather uses string and discarded materials found on the streets along with mistint paint for a small gallery mural in a style he calls a 'shapepile' .
Despite the large group and the wide range of materials, the show fits together very nicely, and feels both diverse and focused at the same time.
For those in Philly that wish to visit the show, Paradigm is located at 764 S. 4th Street, open Tues, Thursdays and Saturdays from Noon – 6pm.
The comment about the show been both diverse and focused is right on the money. | materials. Color, composition and geometric patterns and shape have dominant roles in this exhibition. Most of these artists are also active makers on the street, but none of what is shown here has the telltale signs of what is commonly thought of when thinking about the 'Street Art' phrase or genre. This show has lots of abstraction and little straight representation, for example.
'Direction / Instruction' is curated by Amsterdam based Andenken Gallery owner, Hyland Mather, who is also one of the contributing artists known sometimes by his artist nom de guerre 'thelostobject'.
There is a wide range of materials and methods in use for the show, everything from backgrounds of vintage papers collage in Evan Hecox wonderful paintings to complete multicolored tape collages from Spanish artist, Anna Taratiel (OVNI). Scott Albrecht's meticulously crafted wooden assemblages, and Lennard Schuurmans loose found object signage are other good examples of the use of alternate materials in | 201 |
From the trailhead, first ski south-east, then south to lake 1282, located just east of a col named Blåbergeidet. Cross this col (ski right to avoid a possible corn<|fim_middle|>.
I skied this peak directly after climbing Blåbergnuten. Thus, I descended directly down towards Blåbergdalen. The way to do this, is first to ski west from the Blåbergnuten summit, then south. The climb was straightforward and I arrived at the summit around 1330, about 2.5 hours after leaving Blåbergnuten.
I skied back along the route described above, arriving at my car around 1630, about 2:40 after leaving the Breifonn summit. | ice). Descend into the valley at the opposite side and ski down to Blåbergdalen. Cross left in order to save some elevation as well as distance, just before hitting Blåbergdalen.
Cross Blåbergdalen going south, you will then see the distict valley going up east of Midtnuten. This valley is the key to further progress. Ski up this valley to its top col, then ascend more steeply to your left. The terrain becomes more gentle and the route now continues more or less directly to Breifonn | 113 |
There is a lot more to home improvement than making your home attractive. They can help make your family's home much more valuable as well as more energy efficient and durable. This article has many popular projects and tips for doing them properly.
Refinishing your cabinets, instead of choosing to replace them, can save you quite a bit of money. You could paint and place new doors to get a new look. You will modernize your entire kitchen without spending a lot of money.
Think about what you're going to do before you do it. This helps you stay on budget and within the time frame you set for yourself. The cost of any job will increase if you make any changes that are outside of the original plan. By deciding what you want beforehand instead of having to pick things as you go, you will find that your contractors are also a lot happier.
If items in your household cease working, you don't need to go out and buy new stuff immediately. It might be more affordable and simpler to simply have these materials fixed. Just search your community for things like "New York chandelier repair" and have those items up and running again!
When you are shopping for a home, it is easy to see chipped paint, water damaged ceilings and rotting decks. In other cases, like HVAC problems, electrical faults, structural damage, or roofing problems, you may need to employ someone with a trained, professional eye. Therefore, whenever you are purchasing a new home, you should spend money on home inspection to ensure there is nothing wrong with it. Doing this might save you a bunch of money down the road.
If a lock is having problems, you can change out the entire thing or look to change out only the cylinder. The lock component that does the actual locking is called the cylinder. If you wish to replace a lock for security, you can simply replace the cylinder. If, however, you are wanting to improve your home's security or change the look, you will need to replace the whole locking unit.
One of the most expensive home improvements is putting on a new roof. Solicit price quotes from no less than three contractors and make sure you have verified their references. There are<|fim_middle|> home for your entire life, it can be a big boon in your later years. If you put your home on the market, these modifications will increase its market value.
Soundproofing your interior walls is a great investment. However, it's not really possible to soundproof every single wall. The most vital areas to soundproof are equipment rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms. The kitchen area is a good place to have soundproofing, just as long as it's not an open space.
Finishing home improvement projects can better the home's value and boost its energy efficiency, too. This article featured many home improvement ideas for you to use. In this article, you will find helpful hints for this pursuit. Start your next project today, and you will soon see all the benefits of becoming a home improvement expert. | many new options for roofing material, including metal and lightweight tile. There is also the traditional wood shake or composition shingles. Ask your contractor which one he thinks is best.
Basements typically have little in the way of natural light. Plan the artificial lighting in the basement of your home well if you want it to be usable. If you have some luck, you will have a basement with high walls that stick out above ground level. If so, you may be able to install windows that bring in natural lighting.
Including handicap-friendly features in your bathroom is a great idea whenever you're doing significant renovation work in that particular area. It's not necessary to fully convert the bathroom, but having a bathroom that later on can be converted fully is a major selling point. Or if you stay in your | 159 |
Janet Lee, VP of Products, is responsible for Lattice's product roadmap and is the driving force behind the development of Lattice's pioneering predictive technology. Specializing in SaaS, predictive analytics and CRM, she has a proven track record of bringing products customers love to market.
Janet has continued this successful track record at Lattice, playing an integral role in developing its consumer-inspired, data-driven business applications that help companies win more customers – applications that have truly spearheaded the use of predictive analytics for sales and marketing. For example, Lattice's applications combine data in a company's marketing automation and CRM systems with the industry's largest source of external predictive buying signals, allowing companies to stop guessing and start relying on data science to find and close their next customer.
Janet's development of these easy-to-use applications that mask the complex data science behind them has<|fim_middle|>685,029). | led to incredible success for Lattice's customers. Lattice is used by companies ranging from high-growth and leading SaaS vendors DocuSign and Mindjet to large commercial banks and Fortune 500 companies such as Dell, Staples and SunTrust Bank. Customers report increasing conversation and win rates by as much as 10 times.
Janet saw the potential to use data science and predictive analytics to help businesses improve their win rates – just as it was being done in the consumer world – long before the sales market did.
Janet capitalized on this foresight, leading Lattice's product team through the design, development and deployment of Lattice's award-winning flagship product for sales, salesPRISM.
She also facilitated the development of Lattice's newly released Predictive Lead Scoring application for marketers, a powerful tool that has been proven to increase conversions and win rates for customers by up to 10 times, bridging the gap between marketing automation and CRM systems.
Janet's innovation doesn't end with product development – she's also a co-inventor on a patent for "A System and Method for Real Time Activity Based Accounting" (7, | 235 |
Hello! We're Jenny and Holly Oak, sisters and co-founders of Oak Studio. We moved around a lot growing up but settled in Mansfield, Ohio when we were 12 and 10. Now we call Columbus our home.
After not being very active growing up, Jenny found running and biking once she got to college. She loved that it wasn't as intimidating as she thought team sports were in high school—it was something she could do to clear her head and get her outside. She also loved taking group exercise classes at the BG rec center. It was a new concept for her to take classes with an instructor coaching her and other students through an exercise, but she loved learning a lot more exercises versus going to the gym on her own. College is really where her interest in fitness began.
Jenny graduated from Bowling Green in 2008 during the middle of the recession, when it was trying to find a job. She began working at a YMCA in the wellness department. This helped further cultivate her passion of fitness, as she helped coach others on their fitness plan and taught group exercise classes. She enjoyed her time at the YMCA, but was still searching for her first career job. She eventually landed a job as a project manager for a healthcare IT company in Madison, Wisconsin. The company she worked for was known to be a pretty demanding environment—she traveled almost every week throughout the US. Her days consisted of working on-site from 8-5 and then continuing working in the hotel lobby. She lived out of a suitcase and ate out for every meal. However, she still tried to prioritize fitness by getting creative with squeezing in workouts in the small hotel gyms (which were also crowded with other members of her team) or by working out in my hotel room. She used Pinterest to find unique at-home workouts, and also had old workout DVDs.
When she would return home to Madison, Jenny would get so excited to finally take a workout class at one of the studios she had memberships to or a class at her gym. But maintaining multiple memberships was way too expensive and it was chaotic driving to different parts of town for different classes and checking different class schedules to see what class I may be able to fit in that day. She would see familiar faces at each studio she went to, but because she hopped around so much, she never really got to know anyone. With traveling so often and then going to different studios, she was really missing a sense of community.
Holly was active basically her whole life, playing tennis in high school, running races growing up, and rowing for the crew team at Miami University. But when she started law school, she was craving something outside of school to help her relieve stress. That's when she started going to<|fim_middle|> our strength, cardio, and yoga for one inclusive price, all under one roof. Boom! No more paying tons of money to get all these in one. No more running all over town to get a different workout. And no more feeling disconnected from our community. We could create what it was we always desired out of a studio. And thus, Oak Studio was born. | yoga classes. She loved taking the 60 minutes for herself to move her body and clear her head. As she started her job as an attorney, she kept going back to yoga classes and found it fun to try other studios and vary her workouts to include cardio and strength. At one time, she found herself having 5 different memberships. It seemed there had to be a better way to seek the variety of fitness she wanted, but not pay so many membership fees and run all over town.
It was obvious we were both in the same place—we had fitness goals, we both loved going to studios, we were both sick of juggling multiple studio and gym memberships, and we were feeling burnt out in our jobs. One day in February 2016, it clicked: what if we opened our own studio?! We could offer a variety of classes where we could fit in | 178 |
At Kempes Place leasehold retirement development in Ashford, we offer 4 two bedroom bungalows and 8 one bedroom purpose-built flats for sale for people over the age of 60.
The development is situated in Ashford and has excellent transport links to the town centre, Canterbury and London<|fim_middle|> and management of the estate, including insurance of the building and maintenance of communal areas. | . The local shops are within walking distance and include a supermarket, post office, library, bakery, hairdressers and cafes. There are doctors' surgeries nearby in both Wye and Ashford. Other amenities include a cinema, bowling alley and a nearby nature reserve.
In addition to each individual private property, all Anchor estates offer some shared facilities, available for the use and enjoyment of all the residents, and managed and maintained by Anchor. At Kempes Place we provide a well maintained landscaped garden and parking spaces.
The estate manager visits once weekly to offer help, advice and co-ordinate any services provided.
Anchor endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. Below is indicative pricing to act as a guide to the costs at Kempes Place, Ashford. For further information please us.
Service charges start at £141.46 per month. They cover the costs associated with the day to day repair | 187 |
Here at<|fim_middle|>. All you need to do is schedule an appointment, which is easier than ever with our quick online service scheduler. With just a few clicks and a few minutes of your time, you can set up a service appointment to take care of your vehicle's routine checkup, repairs, and more. No more carving out extra time in your day or waiting on the phone to schedule service!
We know that finding the time to call our service center during our normal hours of operation to make an appointment can be something of a task for many of our customers near Savannah. When you use our online service scheduler, however, you can set an appointment whenever it's convenient for you. Simply access our online tool via your computer or mobile device, input some information about the type of vehicle you drive, tell us what kind of care it requires, and choose the appointment time that works best for your schedule. We'll get in touch with you to confirm and that will be that!
If your vehicle is due for an oil change, tire rotation, or another type of service or repair, take advantage of our easy online scheduler today! Be sure to take a quick look at our service specials to see how you could save on your next appointment here at Peacock Hyundai Savannah. If you have any questions about the high-quality automotive services available to you near Savannah; Pooler; Hinesville; Richmond, GA; and Garden City, GA, feel free to contact us.
Want to speak to a member of our team directly to set up an appointment? No problem! You're always welcome to call or stop by during our normal business hours! | Peacock Hyundai Savannah, our highly-trained service technicians at our state-of-the-art service center are available to provide your Hyundai with the expert maintenance it requires to keep operating at peak efficiency | 36 |
The days and nights are getting cooler in Newburgh<|fim_middle|> fire… all warm and toasty sipping hot cocoa while the snowflakes fall. | , and soon snowflakes will be falling. Dipping temperatures and colder weather bring out thoughts of hibernation. It is easier to stay home rather than venture out when cold. A night in front of the fireplace all warm and cozy is a major plus in my book.
New homes frequently come equipped with a fireplace. Be sure to have the builder check to see if all the packing has been removed prior to using the unit. You would also like to know if the flu is open and ready for your first cold night.
A wood burning fireplace is a bit more maintenance, but is preferred by many for a more authentic look and smell. A call to a chimney sweep can put your fireplace in order in no time. It has been recommended to clean your chimney approximately every 75 fires to avoid buildup. Cleaning out the hearth of ashes after each fire is important too. If you have an older home and you have never used a fireplace before, your chimney sweep is a great person to show you how it's done. You need to know how the flue works and other safety features of your specific fireplace and hearth.
Propane or natural gas fireplaces are popular too. Proper maintenance is crucial as you have a pilot light and a constant low burning flame inside the unit. The gas lines should be checked for leaks. Each unit comes with specific instructions and regulations. It is important to know this and not think that they are completely maintenance free. The logs and glass do get cleaned. Knowing how and what product to use is important. Using the wrong cleaner can damage a unit and void any warranty that you have.
Basic common sense is important when using your fireplace. Of course small children need to be warned of the heat and flames. Smoke detectors should always be installed in any home, along with a carbon monoxide detector. Taking time and making the effort will insure your safety. When the cold weather sets in you will be sitting back and relaxing in front of the | 397 |
Remarks Following a Meeting With Amir Sabah al-Ah<|fim_middle|>z al-Kandari and Fawzi al-Odah, Kuwaiti nationals in U.S. custody at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention facility. Amir Sabah spoke in Arabic, and his remarks were translated by an interpreter.
Barack Obama, Remarks Following a Meeting With Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/304995
Miscellaneous Remarks | mad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait
President Obama. It's a great pleasure to welcome our friend, the Amir of Kuwait, to the Oval Office. Kuwait is one of our most important partners in the region, and we have a very strong bilateral defense agreement, as well as working together on a whole range of economic and social and security issues.
We had the opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues. Obviously, at the top of the list was the situation in Syria. Our two countries are in agreement that the use of chemical weapons that we saw in Syria was a criminal act and that it is absolutely important for the international community to respond in not only deterring repeated use of chemical weapons, but hopefully, getting those chemical weapons outside of Syria.
I shared with the Amir my hope that the negotiations that are currently taking place between Secretary of State Kerry and Foreign Minister Lavrov in Geneva bear fruit. But I repeated what I've said publicly, which is that any agreement needs to be verifiable and enforceable. And we agreed that, ultimately, what's needed for the underlying conflict is a political settlement that allows ordinary Syrians to get back to their homes, to rebuild, and to relieve the enormous suffering that's taking place. And I wanted to express our appreciation to the Kuwaiti people for the enormous humanitarian support that they've provided to Syrian refugees.
We also had an opportunity to discuss other regional issues, for example, our continued efforts to facilitate negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and arrive at a peace deal in that part of the world. We appreciated the Amir's wisdom in engaging with the Government of Iraq and helping to improve and create peaceful relations between Kuwait and Iraq.
And we also discussed ways that we can improve the economic prospects for people in the region in countries like Yemen, for example, that are experiencing great challenges.
So we appreciate the strength and leadership of Kuwait and its friendship. And we are looking forward to extensive cooperation in the future.
Amir Sabah. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to President Obama for the warm welcome and hospitality. I am happy to refer to the productive and constructive talk between myself and President Obama, which included topics related to our bilateral relations where we renewed the determination to achieve what is the best for the mutual interests of our both countries.
We also discussed the continued detention of the two Kuwaiti detainees in Guantanamo, and asked President Obama to speed up the process of releasing them in line with the President's commitment of closing down Guantanamo and also in line with the assurances given by the Kuwaiti authorities.
We also expressed our satisfaction with the positive developments related to the Kuwaiti-Iraqi relations. We also discussed the subject of the security of the Gulf region and our combined efforts to achieve security, stability, and development in this important, active region, especially taking into consideration the current development in the region.
Additionally, we also discussed the harsh humanitarian suffering of the Syrian people and the continuation of the ongoing humanitarian deterioration in Syria and suffering of the refugees and the importance of interlacing all efforts in a speedy manner to reach a peaceful solution and keep the region free from the danger of war.
We also discussed the importance of achieving security and stability in the Arab Republic of Egypt and support all the constructive efforts in this roadmap. We also discussed the peace process in the Middle East and the importance of focusing all international efforts to advance the planned negotiations to create positive elements in this regard and the continued efforts of the United States of America in the peace process. Thank you.
President Obama. Thank you very much, everybody.
NOTE: The President spoke at 2:25 p.m. in the Oval Office at the White House. In his remarks, he referred to Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey V. Lavrov of Russia. Amir Sabah referred to Fae | 768 |
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Today, I let my mind wander to days before electronics joined us everywhere. Days when phone calls came only in our homes and making contact with others was via door knocks, landlines, handwritten<|fim_middle|> afternoon trip through the prairie this week, I caught myself wanting to stop and take video to share with 'everyone'. I had to resist (more than once). Would sharing have been so bad? Not at all! Here's the thing, though: where beautiful moments in our lives used to be something special, something intimate, now they're moments that we have the option of sharing with random Jane or Joe (and more often than not, do). Since it doesn't appear as though cell phones and social media are going anywhere anytime soon, it's up to each of us to decide which moments are appropriate to share and which moments we should keep for ourselves. I'm not here to tell you which moments those are (because they'll be different for every one of us), but I do want to remind you think about it a bit more.
If you're out for an afternoon stroll because you know the autumn leaves have just changed colors and your goal is to take photos - then by all means, share away with the whole dang world. We love beautiful leaves, too! On the other hand, if you're out for a walk at dusk because you had a long day and you need to unwind and recharge, think about letting yourself do that to the fullest. Feel and smell the fresh air around you, brush your hands against grasses blowing in the breeze, gaze at the depth and changing shapes in the sky. BE in those moments. If you must bring your phone, mute it and keep it tucked away. It's okay to pretend it doesn't exist, because not so long ago, it didn't.
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that it's a rare week if I post everyday (#100dayproject aside). I don't subscribe to notifications, and I typically see other's posts hours after they've been made. Some days, not at all. It doesn't mean I care about what's going on in your lives any less, it just means I'm trying harder to seek out meaningful things, and I'm trying harder to live my life in a way that is healthiest for me. Please don't misunderstand - I truly value and am so incredibly appreciative of those who follow along with me on social media, but I also wholeheartedly believe that routine old-fashioned sensory experience is one of the most important things in living a well-lived life.
How do you feel about unplugging? When and why do you do it? Is it important to you?
p.s. If you read the whole thing, you deserve a special treat (as my nephew would say)! I'm really good at getting all wordy when I'm passionate.
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Thank you! Please add info@heathermroberts.com to your safe contact list! | messages, and even occasionally - two soups cans tied by string. Cell phones and digital cameras never accompanied when you went for a walk, because they didn't exist. You were present. So much more present.
While technology advancement has gifted us many opportunities, it can also hinder us when it comes to having true sensory experiences, living in the moment.
Lately, I've caught myself 'behind the lens' and not enjoying moments for their intended purpose. On a beautiful | 96 |
By William Loeffler on Jun 26<|fim_middle|> a lot of community support, DeBlieck said.
It was unclear if the race will return next year. | , 2018 at 8:38 p.m.
COTTAGE GROVE - About 85 runners and walkers got their first look at the renovated Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park during the June 24 Run the Ravine 5K.
The race capped a weekend of events that included a craft party Friday and goat yoga sessions Saturday.
The festivities also included a kids' fun run.
The out and back 5K course took runners along the shore of Ravine Lake before snaking its way up through woods that had been stripped of invasive buckthorn and other noxious weeds. Native flora such as burr oak and prairie grass now had room to breathe; you could almost see their green exhale.
The once cracked and cratered trail had been replaced with smooth blacktop, with a few new curves added.
The 515-acre park was closed for more than a year. It now has new entrance at County Road 19/Keats Avenue, additional parking lots, new and repaved trails and a new playground. The South Washington Watershed District also improved the park's drainage system and stabilized the ravine to prevent flooding.
Race director Carol DeBlieck said they reached their registration limit of 100 runners prior to race day. The staff included nearly 40 volunteers from Cottage Grove Random Runners.
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From inmate to candidate: Who is Don Blankenship?
Voters on Tuesday head to the polls for primary elections in Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and North Carolina. The country will be focused on West Virginia's Senate primary, where dark-horse candidate Don Blankenship — a former coal CEO — is vying for the chance to challenge Democratic Sen. Joe<|fim_middle|>! | Manchin in November.
West Virginia's primary has become a national news story because Blankenship was in prison as recently as a year ago. The former CEO of Massey Energy, he was convicted of conspiring to violate federal mine safety and health standards in the months ahead of a deadly mine explosion that killed 29 miners in 2010. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison and released last May.
It was the first time in U.S. history that a CEO of a major company was convicted of a workplace safety crime; 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper reported on his conviction in the 2016 story "King of Coal."
"This was a coal mine and a company that was — it's not an exaggeration to say — run as a criminal enterprise," Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Ruby told Cooper. Ruby led the prosecution against Blankenship, along with U.S. attorney for West Virginia Booth Goodwin.
"This could be likened to a drug organization, and the defendant was the kingpin," Goodwin told Cooper.
Blankenship declined to speak with 60 Minutes.
As Cooper reported, prosecutors said he condoned and tolerated safety violations for the sake of profit. They said was aware of his company's safety problems because he was a micromanager who had oversight over every aspect of Massey mines, personally approving every hire, hourly raise, and capital expenditure.
President Trump on Monday pleaded with voters to oppose Blankenship because he fears the former mine operator will lose a general election.
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Ryan Reidy a USPTA, United States Professional Tennis Associationcoach and player on seeing his video said "Ruhan is such a naturally gifted and talented player. Also he is so hardworking and when you put talent and hard work together, there is no limit to what you can achieve." He also mentioned that he loves watching Ruhan's Instagram account @ru | 242 |
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In a recording of the Zoom call, Matthew is shown enthusiastically calling out a number that leads to two winners.
"We got I-24," Matthew says, prompting one player to raise his board in victory.
"Richard is waving a hammer up high, we got Charles with the iPad up high. We got two winners!" Matthew exclaims as his whole family cheers along.
The senior living facility, located in Matthew's home state of Texas, posted a video of the call on Facebook, captioning it, "Thank you to Matthew, his wife Camila, and his mom Kay for hosting our residents for a few rounds of virtual bingo! Our residents had a great time playing, and they loved talking with Matthew about his family heritage and his favorite drink."
This isn't the first time Matthew has used his soothing Southern drawl to comfort fans during the pandemic. He also recently sent out some positive vibes on Twitter with a video urging fans to "take care of ourselves and each other in these crazy times."
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The docu thus moves from being a compassionate look at a kooky performance subculture — far, far removed from the Vegas-y excesses of Jeff Dunham and Terry Fator — to Conti's reckoning with the memory of her mentor. The fact that she's able to balance the pain of loss and the evident silliness of creating voices and characters to go with Campbell's dummies is an impressive achievement.
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The film was made by its star, English ventriloquist Nina Conti (daughter of actor Tom Conti), as a gesture of thanks and mourning for her acting teacher and ex-lover Ken Campbell, who died in 2008. In the film's opening scenes Conti speaks quite candidly about how Campbell changed the course of her life by urging her to focus and sharpen her acting skills with ventriloquism. The result has been a flourishing career for her on the British comedy scene.
Campbell's final gifts to her were his own ventriloquist dummies (including a puppet head of himself). Upon receiving them, Conti undertakes a journey to the "Vent Haven ConVENTion" to honor his memory and to lay the puppets to "rest" in the strange (and extremely American) puppet museum/"rest home" Vent Haven.
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by Neal Ronaghan - April 26, 2012, 6:48 pm PDT
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The ability to download full games will be available at Wii U launch.
New Super Mario Bros. 2 won't just be coming to retail stores in August, it will also be coming to the eShop as a download. Additionally, the ability to download full games will be available at the launch of the Wii U. The news came out of Nintendo's end-of-the-year investors' meeting in Japan.
Onitore, the new Brain Age game, will also be sold in both formats and is expected to release in Japan this summer. It will come out in other regions later.
Part of the logic behind this move, according to Nintendo's Satoru Iwata, is that game life is getting shorter, and this offers a place for games to be available past their retail shelf life. Retail stores will also sell download codes, and as such, Iwata doesn't expect a big price disparity between retail and download.
Wii U will be out worldwide by the end of 2012, and according to the same report, price details won't be announced at E3 2012.
New Super Mario Bros. 2, revealed last week, is scheduled for an August release. We reported earlier today that it seemed like Nintendo would be offering full retail releases soon, and it looks like they are.
UltraClaytonApril 26, 2012
This is great. The ability to download full games on my 3DS means less cards to carry around. That's one thing I like about iPhone games.
TJ SpykeApril 26, 2012
NSMB continued to sell for years after release, I have no doubt this one would to. Smart idea though.
UncleBobRichard Cook, Guest ContributorApril 26, 2012
Bonus: Downloaded copies can't be resold. Should help the sales of this title.
If it has a Mario vs. Luigi mode that rocks as much as the original, I'll buy both versions, no questions asked.
Hell, if they released the Mario vs. Luigi mode from the original as an eShop download at $30, I'd buy it just so I could stop carrying my cart with me EVERYWHERE.
joshnickersonApril 26, 2012
Wow. Totally didn't see that coming. Still buying the retail copy though. Physical Media FOR LIFE!
HalbredZachary Miller, Associate EditorApril 26, 2012
NINTENDO is embracing the Shiny Digital Future?
I'm...weeping with joy. Like the Vita, we'll see if this means wildly different prices for games.
nickmitchApril 26, 2012
Guess I'll be buying a bigger SD card sooner than later. At least I get to save time putting in those Club Nintendo codes.
Kytim89April 26, 2012
I wonder if this digital library will include games released in the last six months, or last six years? It would be neat to be able to buy GTA IV, Dead Space 2 and the Mass Effect trilogy on launch day for the Wii U. I might even pick up Batman: Arkham City and Ninja Gaiden 3 as digital games, and maybe even Operation Racoon City if it appears on the store.
NWR_insanolordJ.P. Corbran, Community ManagerApril 26, 2012
The 8 GB SD card I've got in my 3DS feels more justified now.
KarmacodeApril 26, 2012
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I was thinking the same after I read this.
KITT 10KApril 26, 2012
If all of this is true everyone may wanna invest in a 32 GB SD card, (or higher), for their 3DS.
BlackNMild2k1April 26, 2012
It will probably feel quite inadequate pretty soon.
I have an 8GB SD card in my DSi and I have used up about 4GB of it with just music. That does not include podcasts and games. It makes me shutter at how much space all these games will take up.
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I hope so. :)
leahsdadApril 26, 2012
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Well, not higher. The 3DS currently only supports a maximum of 32 gigs. And if you calculate the size of each game as being anywhere between 2 and 4 gigs (let's just say 3 to split the difference) and assuming that you have absolutely no eshop games, VC, or videos, then you can only fit 10 games at any given time.
Hmm...not so shiny and rosy now, eh?
There actually SD cards that go above 32GBs and they are called "SDXC." They are relatively new and go from the minimum of 32GB to 1TB(terebyte). The best part is that the drive for these cards are backwards compatible with the older versions of SD cards. I would not be surprised if the Wii U and 3DS Lite are compatible with these newer SD cards.
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OblivionApril 26, 2012
I've heard from NeoGaf and GameFAQs that they do, in fact, work.
AdrockApril 26, 2012
Nintendo games, especially of the Mario variety, tend to have a really long shelf life.
I'll stick with the retail version but this is a good thing for people who want the download option.
People tend to steal Mario and Zelda games often, so it might be a good idea to have them stored out of sight on a console.
Who steals Mario and Zelda games? I just find that hard to believe.
I will almost certainly be buying it this way. One of the big appeals of the PS Vita to me is the fact that every game is available digitally, and I'm glad Nintendo is also starting to offer the option, at least for some games.
Between this and the recent 3DS update, I'm pretty impressed by the growth Nintendo's showing in terms of online functionality. Granted, some of it should have been done a long time ago, but better late than never. I'm becoming more and more optimistic about what we're going to see with the Wii U.
A friend of mine had a girlfriend and her brother cleaned out his Mario and Zelda collection while he was gone.
Wow. That's...just about the lowest of the low. I could understand HD console games, but Nintendo? Have they no soul? :P
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Wow. That's...just about the lowest of the low. I could understand HD console games, but Nintendo? Have they no soul? :P:
I had my DS Phat and all of its games along with about ten GBA games stolen from me once.
Jeez, people. The only Nintendo thing ever stolen from me was Pokemon Crystal version. My first video game. :(
Jonnyboy117Jonathan Metts, Associate EditorApril 26, 2012
When I was in 10th grade, I was visiting a friend in their high school shop class (my teacher let me leave early). I left my bookbag alone for like 3 minutes, but someone stole my GBA SP along with several GBC and GBA games like (like Pokemon Ruby, WarioWare, Inc., and I think my copy of Pokemon Crystal that had over 600 hours logged on it).
ShyGuyApril 26, 2012
So, I guess this means the Wii U will either have a hard drive or fairly large solid state storage.
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Well, considering it will probably be mostly flash storage...invest in a really nice SD card?
GoldenPhoenixApril 26, 2012
I doubt Nintendo would go the route of SD card storage only, especially with this digital service. At the bare minimum I'd think the Wii U could support some sort of HDD, even if the "out of box" hardware happens to be flash. But then again, it is Nintendo, so who knows.
At the very least, have 16 GB of flash memory, with ability to expand that by allowing USB external HDD and SD slot(s). That would be the most ideal in my book.
16GB sounds fair out of the box since I'd think at the bare minimum they would have enough memory for a couple average sized retail games. I just hope they don't pull a Microsoft if they go with HDDs, and instead go the Sony route of allowing standard HDDs.
Doesn't Microsoft force you to by their brand of HDD's at a premium? I know that Sony allows you to install your own and even comes with instructions on how to do so.
NintendofanboiiApril 26, 2012
I wish they would give you a digital copy for buying the physical media.
It was announced at last year's E3 that the system will support USB hard drives.
If the Wii U does support internal HDD then Nintendo will not provide the hard drive itself. They will simply tell the consumer what HDD it uses (2.5 SATA) and expect us to provide it for ourselves since there are so many on the market to buy cheaply.
FZeroBoyoApril 26, 2012
The memory will be easy to change with a regular HDD and people will have enough space for all of those digital downloads they want... That could work.
C-OlimarApril 26, 2012
Mario games tend to stay pretty expensive, so this would definitely be worth a download. Some other games would be worth getting at retail, however, as they can go down in price, whilst the eShop can't/won't.
Also, I'm so glad I don't need to purchase propietry memory cards like it's 2001. I got a 16GB SD card from Amazon for £9.99. 4GB Vita cards were £10.45 last time I checked. Disgraceful.
I remember reading that the original 360's HDD is pretty much just a standard HDD within that large shell over it and that you can take it apart and put your own in there but it needs to be in the shell because the port is proprietary. Don't take my word for it because I can't support the validity of that claim. However, I know for sure that the slim 360 uses a regular HDD housed in a plastic shell but you can just plug a regular HDD in there without the shell since it uses standard SATA (unless you insist on removing the shell and putting it on the new HDD yourself so it looks nice). You just have to format the HDD first.
My guess is that if Nintendo supports regular HDDs in addition to USB HDDs, they go with a similar method as the slim 360. They'll sell their own overpriced HDDs but you can buy your own and you'll just have to format it and all that yourself.
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Jack Stanisstreet works for CPJ Field as a Funeral Director at our Deric-Scott funeral home in Bournemouth. We spoke to Jack about what it means to be a Funeral Director...
Firstly, what does a Funeral Director do exactly?
Our main role is to facilitate a funeral service taking place. This can be 'pre-need', speaking to a person about their funeral wishes, or 'at need' with a family<|fim_middle|> it's a really positive thing – that's what motivates me and my colleagues to get up and come to work every day. If you don't enjoy spending time with people then you're in the wrong job. | member of a deceased person. We discuss the person's life, interests, hobbies, family, and friends and then assist in turning that story into a funeral service. We have a practical role too in booking crematoria, cemeteries, officiants, flowers, press notices, refreshments and transport. The funeral director will then be there on the day to act as a master of ceremonies, making sure all the families' wishes go to plan.
Outside of arranging funerals, we also are there to help or advise families in more specialist areas such as monumental masonry, ashes interments, repatriations, exhumations, funeral plans or memorial services.
Once the service is over we continue to support our clients. We keep in contact with them to make sure they are coping and offer groups such as book club or a knitting group where they can come and sit down, talk about their loss and hopefully feel comforted.
How did you get into your role as a Funeral Director?
I started with CPJ Field when I was 18 as a Chauffer Bearer, I had intended to stay for a few months and then go traveling but enjoyed the work, so I asked for a couple of months off unpaid and then returned to work with them after traveling. I worked as a Chauffeur Bearer for around five years when a trainee Funeral Director role came up. I wanted my career to progress within the company so I applied. The role had interested me for a while as it was the client-facing elements of my Chauffeur Bearer role that I was enjoying most.
What do your friends and family think about you working in the funeral industry?
At first, they were not sure what to make of it but now they are all quite used to it. I tend to be bombarded with puns, 'I bet people are just dying to see you', 'you work in the dead centre of town' etc. But in reality, most of my family are interested and respectful of my work.
What are some of the challenges you face as a Funeral Director?
We work to quite tight time scales a lot of the time which can be a challenge. There are also occasions where we have to tell families that they can't have what they want; maybe a venue isn't available on the date they wanted, for example. Saying no to people who are already upset is difficult and something we work very hard not to have to do.
As an industry, we are often seen as being very 'traditional' and families are often reticent to break from tradition. We have found that by changing our focus to be on the deceased person and their lives then families are less likely to use funeral traditions as a 'safety net' and more likely to make the service more personal.
What is the best part of your job?
Hearing the stories of other people's lives, we get to hear all the great anecdotes, tall tales and in some cases chronicles. They are so often both moving and life-affirming. Everyone's life is different so it's wonderful to be able to show that in the funerals we deliver.
Are there any funeral services you have arranged that particularly stand out?
I recently conducted the funeral of a lady who wanted a Harley Davidson hearse. We are quite used to families requesting different hearses and a motorcycle hearse is not unusual, though the lady in question was 97 years old!
How did you get into the funeral business? Was it a family business?
I was 18 years old and working in a small restaurant in Uckfield, opposite CPJ Field's Fuller & Scott funeral home, where I knew some of the Funeral Bearers. One day, I jokingly asked them if there were any jobs going and two weeks later I started as a Chauffeur Bearer, working in a team led by two young female Funeral Directors.
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Not that it started out that way. While visiting his ailing friend of over 30 years, Stan Laurel recalls how he was initially against the idea of teaming with Oliver Hardy. Now, as he prepares to say goodbye, he is in turn scared and bitter at being left alone.
Whether recreating scenes from a career that spanned both silent and sound, or inventing others out of whole cloth (Laurel and Hardy in Space?!?) this biopic displays the affection shared between the two without really conveying its depth.
It is that same affection engendered by the comedy duo that at times makes it difficult to see them at this stage of their lives. Nevertheless, the final punchline shared between the two provides a fitting farewell for the team and viewer alike.
Jim Norton
as Stan Laurel
Trevor Cooper
as Oliver Hardy
Nik Howden
Mike Goodenough
Towards the end of his life, Oliver Hardy had lost a lot of weight and was not the rotund figure portrayed in the film.
Biopic features a few scene recreations within its short running time, opening with a depiction of Laurel and | 257 |
A comparison of surface eddy kinetic energy and Reynolds stresses in the Gulf Stream and the Kuroshio Current systems from merged TOPEX/Poseidon and ERS-1/2 altimetric data
Ducet N, Le Traon Pierre-Yves
Collecte Localisat Satellite,<|fim_middle|>. No such annual cycle is found in the GS region during the first 3 years. Year 1996 is anomalous in both current systems, with mean EKE level that increases by more than 20% compared to the other years. Also, EKE monthly mean changes in the KS reveal a well-marked positive tendency in the eastern part of the current of more than 300 cm(2) s(-2) yr(-1) and a negative tendency both in its eastern part and in the KS Current. This feature is absent from the GS. At last, eddy/mean flow interaction is presented. Both the spatial averaging of turbulent quantities and the relative contribution of the different terms of the horizontal momentum fluxes are discussed. A tentative explanation is given for the anomalously large (2)> at the end of 1996 in the KS Extension.
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Ducet N, Le Traon Pierre-Yves (2001). A comparison of surface eddy kinetic energy and Reynolds stresses in the Gulf Stream and the Kuroshio Current systems from merged TOPEX/Poseidon and ERS-1/2 altimetric data. Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans, 106(C8), 16603-16622. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2000JC000205 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00084/19476/ | Space Oceanog Div, Toulouse, France.
Journal Of Geophysical Research-oceans (0148-0227) (Amer Geophysical Union), 2001-08 , Vol. 106 , N. C8 , P. 16603-16622
10.1029/2000JC000205
Analyses of surface eddy kinetic energy (EYE) inferred from 5 years of merged TOPEX/Poseidon and ERS-1/2 altimetric data are presented in the Gulf Stream (GS) and the Kuroshio (KS) Current systems, focusing on anisotropy and EKE seasonal, interannual, and long-term variations, as well as Reynolds stresses. For both GS and KS a descriptive analysis of the EKE field shows that it is anisotropic along the path of the currents and assesses the close relationship between the spatial distribution of EKE high levels and bottom topography. A striking ocean feature is found in the GS, shaped as a zonal "double-blade" structure in the EKE field, centered at 37 degrees N, 71.5 degrees W, that likely corresponds to a regular and permanent lateral displacement of the mean path of the current at this geographical location. Maps of EKE seasonal means for years 1993, 1996, and 1997 provide a detailed description of the surface variability (meanders, pinched-off eddies, etc.) and show strong interannual variations in the KS. EKE monthly mean changes in the KS reveal a well-marked seasonal cycle during the first 3 years (1993-1995), with EKE peaking in July/August. This is followed by a constant increase of its level, from the beginning of year 1996 till the beginning of 1997. During this increase the zonal velocity variance (2) > is up to 30% higher than its meridional counterpart, suggesting a zonal acceleration of the eastward flow. EKE seasonal changes are also found in the KS Current (30 degrees -35 degrees N, 130 degrees -140 degrees E) and also show a regular annual cycle during the first 3 years, which precedes by 2 months the EKE seasonal cycle in the KS Extension (maximum in May/June). The maximum in EKE in both regions precedes by 2 months the maximum surface transport found by Qiu et al. [1991] and Zlotnicki [1991], occurring in July and late September, respectively | 573 |
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Ray Gun by Mike Beradino is a 1960s plastic "ray gun" toy in which the artist installed components of a 48X speed DVD burner.
The DVD burner projects a red laser point from the barrel of the ray gun with a non-negligible impact.
In video documentation of the gun's use which is viewable on Beradino's personal website, the artist points the gun at a black balloon, initiates the<|fim_middle|> balloon explodes due to the degree of concentrated heat generated by the laser point.
Now, on the one hand, this work is funny in a one-liner way in that it turns a child's toy into a working weapon.
On the other hand, though, there's another level of meaning to the work as, according to Beradino, before the DVD burner was installed into the ray gun toy, it was "broken."
The broken DVD burner, unable to fulfill its intended function as a reliable inscriber of digital code on the surface of a DVD, is obsolete trash – a bunch of useless plastic and screws.
By re-purposing this broken technology, Beradino breathes new life into it.
In this way, it is in dialogue with the 1960s ray gun – itself a technology, or an idea of a technology, which once heralded a new vision of the future, but is now obsolete.
Furthermore, one could say the same thing regarding fully-functional DVD technology which was also once futuristic and cutting edge but is now in the process of being replaced by digital streaming and download.
It's all the same process – a technology emerges, promising to bring one closer to one's desires; it's consumed; and is, then, replaced by the next technology and the next round of promises.
In no case does the technology definitively answer any of one's questions or bring one definitively closer to one's desires.
On the contrary, it always raises more new questions and more new desires.
The collision between the ray gun toy from the 1960s and the broken DVD player creates an impact, then, in the sense that it can pop a balloon, yes, but it can also crystallize one's awareness of this process.
Two visions of the future – each pointing out the other's obsolescence.
By doing so, the work creates a portrait of the fact of obsolescence.
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It was June of 1968 and the nation was horrified to hear that Senator Robert F. Kennedy was critically injured in an assassination attempt and was praying for his recovery. In Coats, news had come that death had come to the home of Melvin Stewart Denning, 63, in Richmond, VA. He was formerly of Coats and was the son of James K. and Flora Stewart Denning. Mrs. Willie Allen was one of his siblings (Daily Record June 5, 1968).Was he also kin to Ralph Denning, Peggie D. Pope and Carolyn D. Barnes?
I do know that Coats did not have a complete city-wide sewer system in 1968. The June 13, 1968 edition of the Daily Record reported that the Coats Town Council was working "Toward a complete city-wide sewer system for the first time in the town's history."
What kind of system did they have? Were there outhouses or private septic tanks at each house? How did the family dispose of dish and wash water? Explain to me how that would have worked in relation to sanitation. Was there a water system in Coats in 1968 or were many drinking wastewater from wells in their yards.
We have enlarged pictures on the back wall of our exhibit hall and one shows the garage and outhouse on the Bent Harmon farm. On the door of the outhouse is a cutout of a crescent moon. Some outhouses had a star. Why would families use different cutouts on the toilet doors and why use cutouts at all?
Harnett County was no longer allowed to have dual school systems for Negroes and whites. Harnett County was ordered to end that dual system before the 1969 term since Harnett County Freedom of Choice's plan had not produced enough integration to satisfy the federal government (Daily Record June14, 1968).
The marriage of Miss Phyllis Diane Woodall and Jerry A. Benson was solemnized at Pleasant Hill Church neat Benson by Rev. Carl Dixon of Zebulon. The bride was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Woodall and Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Benson were parents of the groom. Randall Jackson and Charles Hardee were ushers (Daily Record June 17, 1968).
June was also the date for the wedding of<|fim_middle|>ton Denning, was remembered with a memorial donation sent to the museum by Virginia Norris Holden of the Class of 1956. This class of 1956 is a remarkable supporter of the museum and the museum volunteers sincerely thank those who make it happen.
Stacy and Patsy Avery donated a memorial for Jerry Williams who is a cousin of Stacy's. Jerry was a classmate of mine and one could not ask for a nicer friend than Jerry. Thank you, Patsy and Stacy, for caring and sharing, too.
When we opened our new addition in 2013, Mike and Claudia Tocci from Sparks, NV came into our lives. Mike's grandmother had lived on Ebenezer Church Road near Coats. Mike's mother was an army nurse during WWII and met Mike's dad who was in the Army Air Corps. The couple married in Italy where Mike's dad had Italian seamstresses make her wedding and night gown from parachute material. Our visitors are always so impressed with the handiwork on the gowns. We always enjoy annual visits from Mike and Claudia and really appreciate their donations to help operate the museum. | Mr. and Mrs. James D. Jones. The bride was the former Brenda Sorrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Sorrell of Dunn, Route 3. Both were Campbell graduates. Elsewhere, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis A. Betts of Coats announced the birth of a daughter on June 15 in Good Hope Hospital. The mother was the former Laura Thomas (Daily Record June 18, 1968).
Students, friends and families had to have been excited that the wedding had arrived for Sondra Lynn Ennis and Michael Smith, formerly of Elizabethtown. The candlelight service was held in the Coats Baptist Church. Sondra's sister, Gale Ennis, attended her sister. Mrs. Beverly (Cecil) Stephenson, Miss Deborah Ennis, Mrs. Sue Benner and Miss Cathy Penny were honor attendants also. Michael, the son of Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Smith, was a graduate of Campbell and was doing graduate work at East Carolina University. Sondra was a graduate of Campbell and was to be associated with the Harnett County School System. Mr. Smith was a coach and Social Studies teacher in Junior High School at Coats (Daily Record June 20, 1968).
Another Coats graduate had married during June. Marcia Dorman had married Sgt. Jeffrey Russ Foster at the Antioch Baptist Church. Marcia had graduated from Coats High School, attended the NC Governor's School in 1964 and had attended NC State for two years prior to working at the US Air Force at Pope Air Force Base. Her husband was from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was stationed at Pope Air Force Base. Carol Franklin and Shelia Matthews were part of the wedding party (Daily Record June 21, 1968).
The surname Beasley has been popular in the Coats area for generations. The death of William Edgar Beasley, 63, of Coats had died on Thursday at Betsy Johnson Memorial Hospital after a week of illness. He was a retired a farmer and textile worker. He was the son of the late Ransom and Susan Hall Beasley. His services were at the Coats Baptist Church by Rev. Howard Beard with burial in the Hargrove Cemetery on Angier Route 2. He was survived by his sons- Weldon, Delton, George, Earl, Edward and James of the US Air Force in Vietnam. Mrs. Catherine Ray and Mrs. Mary Lee were his two daughters (Daily Record June 28, 1968).
Sgt. George W. "Billy" Ennis, 24, member of a well-known family with Coats roots had been wounded in Vietnam. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Ennis (Daily Record July 14, 1968).
Death had found its way to the area again. Elder Shepard Stephenson and Elder Durle McGee officiated at the funeral services of Mrs. Rena Mitchell, 84, of Route 1, Coats who had died on Monday. The Wednesday services were at the Gift Primitive Church and the Coats City Cemetery. Her two children were Dalmer Mitchell and Mrs. Laptie Weaver (Daily Record July 11, 1968).
Al Woodall, son of Dr. and Leah Woodall of Erwin, was a rising senior at Duke and was elected captain of the Duke's 1968 football squad. His mom taught at Coats as teacher of the gifted and talented (Daily Record July 11. 1968).
Dana Patterson and Dr. Harold Dixon were married in the Community Methodist Church in Butner. The bride was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Vance Patterson of Butner. Dr. Dixon was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Dixon of Durham. Betty Ellen Dixon was a bridesmaid. Kenneth Ennis and Dunbar Stewart were ushers. The bride was a graduate of the Dental Assistant Training Program of the School of Dentistry at UNC Chapel Hill. The bridegroom was a graduate of Wake Forest and the UNC School of Dentistry. He was a member of Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity (Daily Record July 11, 1968).
Judge Butler ruled out the present school system in Harnett County. The court ordered Harnett County to submit a school integration plan by August 5th.
Wonder if Sharon Gail Butler was kin to the judge. I do know that she and Roy Wood Denning of Benson were married in the Grove Presbyterian Church. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Butler and Roy Wood was son of Roy and Iris Denning of Benson (Daily Record July 26, 1968).
Death had again come to the Coats area and took the life of Mrs. Florence Wiggins Byrd, 61, of Coats who had died on an early Saturday morning in UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. Her services were at the Coats Methodist Church. She was survived by her husband, Alton Byrd and three sons-J.D., Wade, and Jackie. Mrs. Shirley Byrd Womble was her only daughter. Harvey and Lee Wiggins were brothers and Mrs. Lunie Bowden and Mrs. Daisy Stevens were sisters (Daily Record July 30, 1968).
Thank you goes to Dana Coats Byrd for her memorial donation to the Coats Museum in honor of Larry Jones. Dana is a Coats High graduate and descendant of the town's founder, James Thomas Coats.
Surely hope you have marked your calendar to join the Coats Museum Board of Directors and volunteers tomorrow (Feb.10) for the "Defenders of the Red, White and Blue Open House." The event begins at 1:00 pm where the visitor can see a new exhibit containing some reenactment uniforms and clothes from the Revolution to the Civil War. A reproduction mourning dress from the Victorian era and the authentic mourning dress of Mrs. Tom Coats will be in our glass tunnel along with a war camp followers section. Andy Cole's 1846 2/3 cannon will be in the museum. We are also excited to have the paintings of Diane Allen, Myrtle Bridges and Sandra Denning in the tunnel and hope you will make a point to speak to the talented local artists.
We also invite you to purchase a copy of The Defenders of the Red, White and Blue, a 400 page book containing military pictures, records, stories and more of our defenders for $20.00. When our limited available copies are sold out, you can prepay for a copy that will be mailed to at no cost. The book can also be purchased through amazon.com. Vietnam veteran Charles Malone and Dr. Michael Potts have been invited to sign their books. Desi Campbell will be in the community building with a Genealogy Festival. Hope to see you at the Heritage Square between 1-4PM.
Many folks will remember Marvin and Lib Johnson who were active in most of the town events. Marvin's son, Larry Wilson Johnson, graduated from Coats High in 1956. His wife is planning a big 80th birthday party for him in Front Royal, VA. Sondra reached out to the Coats Museum for pictures of Larry from his high school days where he was very involved in all the clubs and sports. We were delighted to scan lots of pictures from the Echoing Memories of all his high school days. She responded with a nice donation to the museum. Larry plans to attend the Open House wearing his Liberty Manman uniform that he uses as he travels the country sharing the story of his ancestor Abel Johnson. Larry's classmate, Barbara Whitting | 1,624 |
Stimulated coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS) resonances originate from double-slit interference of two-photon Stokes pathways
Saar Rahav and Shaul Mukamel
PNAS March 16, 2010 107 (11) 4825-4829; https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0910120107
Saar Rahav
Shaul Mukamel
For correspondence: smukamel@uci.edu
Edited by Peter M. Rentzepis, University of California, Irvine, CA, and approved January 21, 2010 (received for review September 3, 2009)
Coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS) uses vibrational resonances to study nuclear wavepacket motions and is widely used in cell imaging and other applications. The resonances usually lie on top of a parametric component that involves no change in the molecular state and creates an undesirable background which reduces the sensitivity of the technique. Here, by examining the process from the perspective of the molecule, rather than the field, we are able to separate the two components and recast each resonance as a modulus square of a transition amplitude which contains an interference between two Stokes pathways, each involving a different pair of field modes. We further propose that dissipative signals obtained by measuring the total absorption of all field modes in a convenient collinear pulse geometry can eliminate the parametric component and retain the purely resonant contributions. Specific vibrational resonances may then be readily detected using pulse shapers through derivatives with respect to pulse parameters.
CARS microscopy
pulse shaping
ultrafast spectroscpy
Coherent Raman spectroscopy is a powerful nonlinear optical tool widely used in the study of molecular vibrational wavepacket motions and their relaxation and dephasing (1, 2). Broadband femtosecond lasers have been used to stimulate gain and loss signals (3, 4). Common applications include imaging (5–8), single molecule spectroscopy (7), and remote sensing (9, 10). The desired molecular resonances are usually accompanied by large parametric, off-resonant, solvent contributions which limit the sensitivity and selectivity of CARS spectroscopy and microscopy (11, 12). Several approaches have been employed to suppress the parametric signal. Detection of the signal at long delays<|fim_middle|>ARS. J Raman Spectrosc 40:770–774.
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You are going to email the following Stimulated coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS) resonances originate from double-slit interference of two-photon Stokes pathways
Saar Rahav, Shaul Mukamel
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Mar 2010, 107 (11) 4825-4829; DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0910120107 | , when the fast background signal has decayed (13) was found to be effective, as was the use of chirped (5, 6, 14) or coherently shaped pulses in a collinear geometry (10, 15–18). Developing new approaches, which may be advantageous for specific applications, is of great interest.
In this paper we examine what happens to the matter, rather than to the radiation field, in a stimulated (i.e. heterodyne-detected) CARS set up. The probabilities of transitions between molecular states are described naturally in terms of modulus squares of transition amplitudes, as is commonly done in photon counting (19) and in the Kramers Heisenberg description of spontaneous and stimulated Raman scattering (2). In contrast, coherent wave-mixing optical signals such as CARS are commonly expressed in terms of nonlinear susceptibilities (2, 20) which connect the induced polarization in matter to the driving fields. We show that CARS resonances may be expressed in terms of transition amplitudes. We then demonstrate that the parametric processes are eliminated by measuring the total energy exchanged between all modes of the field and the molecule, resulting in a purely dissipative signal which clearly reveals the desired resonances. Since it requires subtracting the energy contained in the incoming fields from the transmitted energy, the dissipative signal is not "background-free." Nevertheless, specific vibrational resonances can be readily detected by varying the pulse envelope parameters.
Material Perspective of Wave-Mixing Processes
We consider a material system coupled to an optical field E(τ) and described by the Hamiltonian
[1]where
represents the pure matter, while
is the dipole operator which couples the field and matter.
In a time-domain nonlinear wave-mixing measurement such as CARS, the optical field interacts with the molecule for a finite time [E(τ) is finite only for t > τ > t0]. Optical signals ultimately measure the absorption and emission of photons. Many material processes generally contribute to a given optical signal and it is not obvious how to tell them apart. From the material perspective, the quantity of interest is the probability to find the system at a final state c given that it was initially in state a
is the time evolution operator in the interaction picture with respect to
. U0 is the evolution operator of the noninteracting field and matter, while
. The time ordered exponential is defined in the usual way, see e.g. ref. 2.
satisfies an integral equation
[3]which allows recasting the matrix elements in the form
[4]where ℏωca = εc - εa, and
[6]is the transition amplitude. Note that since Tca(τ) = 0 for τ < t0 and τ > t the integration limits can be extended to infinity. The frequency argument ωca comes from a combination of the explicit phase in 6 and a phase coming from the difference between |c(t)〉 in Eq. 4 and |c(τ)〉 in 6. The first term in Eq. 4 represents the amplitude that no interaction between the field and matter has occurred. Note that transitions of any order in the interaction are lumped into T.
Conservation of probability implies
[7]By substituting Eq. 4 in 7 and making use of the unitarity of
, we find that Tca(ωca) satisfies an optical theorem
[8][ℑ (ℜ) denotes the imaginary (real) part]. This is a natural extension of the standard stationary optical theorem of scattering theory to driven systems. Note that the sum over c in Eqs. 7 and 8 is unrestricted (i.e. includes c = a).
By expanding Tca(ω) in the field-matter interaction we obtain
[9]where η is a small positive infinitesimal and E(ω) denotes the Fourier transform of E(t). The probability to make a transition is given by Pa→c = ℏ-2|Tca(ωca)| for c ≠ a. Eq. 9 reveals that this transition probability includes interferences of contributions of different order in the matter-field interaction (19), with all possible combinations of field modes.
We consider the three-level model system shown in Fig. 1(i). In stimulated CARS the field is made of four narrow band pulses, centered around frequencies ωi, i = 1, 2, 3, 4,
[10]δΔ is a slightly broadened delta function, of width Δ, describing the (normalized) narrow band shape of the pulses. We assume that all frequencies are tuned off resonance from the electronic excited state b so that the only possible resonances are of the Raman type ω4 - ω3 ≃ ωca and ω1 - ω2 ≃ ωca, as depicted in Fig. 1. The transition probability Pa→c is given, to leading order, by the square of the second order term in Eq. 9
The stimulated CARS measurement in a three-level system interacting with four field modes. a and c are vibronic states belonging to the ground electronic state, whereas b are electronically excited states. Modes 1, 4 drive transitions between states a and b while modes 2, 3 drive transitions between states c and b. Modes 1 and 2 are spectrally well separated from 3 and 4 so that only the shown resonances are possible. The signal can be interpreted in two ways: (i) In terms of a single amplitude which suggests that this is an anti-Stokes process. This process is described by
, a fourth order process starting and ending state a. (ii) The resonant part of the signal is an interference between two Stokes processes, one involving the modes 1 and 2, while the other involves modes 3 and 4. The dashed lines denote the complex conjugate of the transition amplitude of the Stokes process, leading to the product
By substituting Eq. 10 and using the dipole transitions of Fig. 1 we find that the integral has only two contributions from ω ≃ ω1,ω4,
[12]The functions δΔ′ in expression 12 result from an integrated product of two of the band shapes δΔ. While the width and shape of the δΔ′ in expression 12 are different from those appearing in Eq. 10, these are still narrow δ-like shapes.
Expression 12 has a typical form of a double-slit measurement: Two interfering pathways contribute to the resonant Stokes Raman a → c amplitude. By opening the brackets we find
[13]Here
) represents a pump-probe process involving only modes 1 and 2 (3 and 4).*
describes the interference of these two pump-probe pathways. The double-slit picture has long been established for two-photon absorption and photo-electron detection (19). Eq. 13 extends it to Raman processes. In the next section we show that the resonant component of the stimulated CARS signal is given by
Stimulated Cars: A Double-Slit Measurement
We shall now reexamine the setup of Fig. 1, but this time from the more traditional field perspective. Heterodyne four-wave mixing signals are usually calculated using the semiclassical approach, where a classical field interacts with a quantum material system (2). In that picture the detected (ω4) and the driving (ω1,ω2,ω3) modes play different roles: The third order polarization due to the three driving modes is calculated first, and then interferes with a fourth local oscillator field ω4 to generate the signal. We shall adopt instead a quantum description of the field that treats all four modes on equal footing. The resulting signal is identical to that derived from the semiclassical theory; however, by not singling out one mode as the "local oscillator" from the outset, we simplify the description of the process and can readily describe all possible stimulated and spontaneous measurements where different modes are detected. This approach will prove most natural for deriving the purely dissipative signal in the next section where all modes are detected.
Using the quantum description of all field modes, the signal is defined as (21)
[14]where
) is an annihilation (creation) operator for a field mode s, and the sum runs over all relevant modes of pulse 4 (which is being detected). The expectation value 〈⋯〉 is with respect to the joint density matrix of the interacting matter and field degrees of freedom.
By assuming that all field modes are in a coherent state, we expand the signal [14] to first order in the amplitudes of the four modes and obtain the CARS signal where all frequencies within the bandwidth of mode 4 are detected (21, 22)
[15]with
Since all electronic transitions are off-resonant, the denominations involving ωba in Eq. 16 are real. Eq. 15 can be separated into two parts,
[17]The
contribution, which is associated with ℑχ(3) in Eq. 15, is clearly related to resonant transitions between states a and c. The -1/2 factor may be easily rationalized: the overall sign differs since the a → c transition, described in Eq. 13, involves an absorption of a photon in mode 4, rather than emission. The factor of 1/2 arises since only one of the interfering processes in
affects the number of photons in mode 4.
The second term in Eq. 17, associated with ℜχ(3) in Eq. 15, describes an off-resonant parametric contribution where photons are exchanged between field modes, but the molecule eventually returns to its initial state,
[18]Two processes of this type are possible for our model. One where ω1 and ω3 are absorbed while ω2 and ω4 are emitted, and the other where the roles of the modes, or equivalently their time ordering, are reversed.
, which gives the net change in mode 4 intensity, results from the difference between the rates of these processes. A general diagrammatic approach based on transition amplitudes was used in ref. 22 to dissect electronically resonant CARS signals into its parametric and dissipative contributions. These are not generally given by simply taking the real and imaginary parts of χ(3) in Eq. 15 (23), as was done here for the off-resonant case.
The following physical picture emerges from the above discussion. The resonant processes in S4 correspond to the a → c transition. Because of the condition ω1 - ω2 + ω3 - ω4 = 0, this transition can take two pathways involving different combinations of field modes. For our model if ω1 - ω2 = ωca, then ω4 - ω3 = ωca as well. The resonant part of the signal comes from the interference between these pathways. CARS is, in this sense, a double-slit experiment.
The CARS acronym, historically coined for homodyne signals, originated from the field perspective: since ω4 > ω3 and since ω4 is detected this appears as an anti-Stokes process. It is ironic that the physical process underlying (the resonant part of) the stimulated anti-Stokes Raman scattering is in fact an interference of two Stokes processes.
The anti-Stokes signal (neglected here) arises from processes where the molecule is initially in state c. The sign of the resonant CARS signal, which can be controlled by varying the relative phases of the pulses, depends on whether the interference between the two pathways is constructive or destructive, thus increasing or decreasing the rate of the a → c transition with respect to the sum of the two possible pump-probe processes, which serves as a reference.
The CARS signal where ω4 is detected is commonly illustrated by Fig. 1(i) which suggests that this is indeed an anti-Stokes process, since ω3 is absorbed, ω4 is emitted, and ω4 > ω3. However, this is not actually what happens. Stimulated CARS resonances originate from the dissipative past of the process which is better described by Fig. 1(ii). The time order of the ω3 and ω4 transitions is thus reversed: ω4 is absorbed and ω3 is emitted making it a Stokes process. The above discussion can be generalized to include electronically resonant transitions. In that case the stimulated CARS signals from the electronic transitions can arise from interference between a one photon and three photon transitions connecting states a and b (22).
Dissipative, Purely Resonant, Signals
The previous discussion suggests that by measuring material transitions it is possible to eliminate the parametric background. Below we show that such purely resonant signals are feasible. The following derivation is not limited to CARS and applies to arbitrary nonlinear wave-mixing optical signals. We shall consider an arbitrary multilevel molecule which interacts with many modes ωj of the radiation field. We now introduce the dissipative signal defined as the total energy absorbed by the matter from all modes of the field
[19]where the transition amplitudes were defined in Eq. 6.
As shown earlier, conventional signals such as S4, which only detect a single mode, may not be expressed in the dissipative form of Eq. 19 since they contain dispersive parametric contributions where photons are exchanged between field modes leaving the matter intact (it remains in state g at the end of the process). Parametric processes affect individual modes but not the total energy of the field and thus do not contribute to the dissipative signal. The D signal is an experimental observable obtained by measuring the total transmitted intensity in all modes, it requires no phase matching, and can be measured in a simple collinear beam geometry, making it particularly suitable for single molecule spectroscopy, imaging, and remote sensing applications.
It follows from Eq. 9 that the dissipative signal D naturally groups the terms by their corresponding material transition (a → c etc.) but mixes terms with different orders in the various fields. Nonlinear susceptibilities, in contrast, do the bookkeeping the other way around; they keep track of specific orders in the various fields but mix resonances of different type. D may be expressed in terms of a specific combination of different susceptibilities. However, this will not be necessary; the expressions given in terms of transition amplitudes are much simpler to interpret and implement numerically, since amplitudes are more intuitive and are lower order in the fields than susceptibilities.
As an example the signal S1 obtained by detecting mode ω1 is given by Eq. 17 with the sign of
reversed. We then get
, and the dissipative signal D is proportional to
Pulse shapers (24–26) decompose the complex field envelope into an amplitude and a phase
. Variation of D with various field parameters should allow to resolve the different molecular resonances. In the following we shall vary the field amplitude A(ω). We first consider the contributions due to linear absorption
[20]Variation of the field amplitude gives
[21]which is the linear absorption.
We now turn to electronically off-resonant pulses where D is dominated by Raman transitions. The stimulated Raman and heterodyne CARS signals are obtained from the second order transition amplitudes. The dissipative signal is then
[22](The optical pulse band shape covers the frequency regime |ω|≫ωca, since ωca is a vibrational transition frequency.) Raman resonances may be obtained by taking a second order variation δ2D/δA(ω1)δA(ω2). However, these lie on the top of a smooth background resulting from the term where each of the integrals in Eq. 22 is varied once.
Instead, we shall consider a two-pulse configuration which includes one broadband and one strong narrow band pulse (Fig. 2) (3, 4, 22)
The two-pulse configuration used to resolve specific resonances in
consists of a strong narrow band (picosecond) pulse centered at ω0 and an overlapping (femtosecond) broadband pulse.
Specific resonances may now be resolved using variation of the signal which interacts twice with the narrow band pulse at neighboring frequencies, which are spectrally separated from the narrow ω0 beam. The integral in Eq. 22 in the rotating wave approximation can now be approximated by
Variation with respect to the amplitude of the broadband pulse, A(ω), gives
[25]The right-hand side of expression 25 shows background-free Raman resonances at ω = ± ω0 ± ωca. (The resonances at negative and positive frequencies are mirror images of each other.) A plot of 25 at positive frequencies would show sharp positive peaks corresponding to the various vibrational modes. While the peak locations are arranged symmetrically around ω0, their magnitudes are not. By selecting the signal that scales as
we eliminate the background from the outset. This demonstrates one way of separating molecular transitions contributing to D by a variation of the pulse shape. Other protocols are possible. For example, substitution of 24 in 22 shows that the signal which involves two interactions with the intense narrow band pulse has the form
[26]The first two terms represent pump-probe processes involving
and one mode from the broad pulse (ω0 - ωca or ω0 + ωca), while the third is a CARS process involving all three modes. Variation of parameters which keep two of the field factors in Eq. 26 fixed, but vary the remaining one, should allow not only the separation of different vibrational transitions, but also the different pump-probe and CARS processes contributing to each transition.
In summary, the dissipative signal proposed here arises naturally by examining the optical process from the material perspective and connecting it to the field observables. It detects the entire transmitted field without separating it into modes and can be readily measured by a simple collinear pulse configuration (no phase matching is required). Parametric contributions which cause the background, and reduce the signal to noise ratio, are eliminated. Information about specific modes may be retrieved through the variation of the signal with field parameters.
The support of the National Science Foundation (Grant CHE-0745892) and the Chemical Sciences, Geosciences and Biosciences Division, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy, is gratefully acknowledged.
1To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: smukamel{at}uci.edu.
Author contributions: S.R. and S.M. designed research, performed research, and wrote the paper.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
This article is a PNAS Direct Submission.
↵*One may be worried by the appearance of the factor of
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and 1/Δ′ is proportional to the overall time where the pulses are turned on.
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Last (?), 3d pers. sing. pres.
of Last, to endure, contracted from lasteth.
Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. Neh. viii. 18.
Fairest of stars, last in the train of night. Milton.
Next before the present; as, I saw him last week.
Supreme; highest in degree; utmost.
Lowest in rank or degree; as, the last prize.
At last, at the end of a certain period; after delay. "The duke of Savoy felt that the time had at last arrived." Motley. -- At the last. [Prob. fr. AS. on laste behind, following behind, fr. last race, track, footstep. See Last mold of the foot.] At the end; in the conclusion. [Obs.] "Gad, a troop shall overcome him; but he shall overcome at the last." Gen. xlix. 19. -- Last heir, the person to whom lands escheat for want of an heir. [Eng.] Abbott. -- On one's last legs, at, or near, the end of one's resources; hence, on the verge of failure or ruin, especially in a financial sense. [Colloq.] -- To breathe one's last, to die. -- To the last, to the end; till the conclusion.
And blunder on in business to the last. Pope.
At a time or on an occasion which is the latest of all those spoken of or which have occurred; the last time; as, I saw him last in New York.
Pleased with his idol, he commends, admires, Adores; and, last, the thing adored desires. Dryden.
At a time next preceding<|fim_middle|> different countries. In England, a last of codfish, white herrings, meal, or ashes, is twelve barrels; a last of corn, ten quarters, or eighty bushels, in some parts of England, twenty-one quarters; of gunpowder, twenty-four barrels, each containing 100 lbs; of red herrings, twenty cades, or 20,000; of hides, twelve dozen; of leather, twenty dickers; of pitch and tar, fourteen barrels; of wool, twelve sacks; of flax or feathers, 1,700 lbs.
The burden of a ship; a cargo. | the present time.
How long is't now since last yourself and I Were in a mask ? Shak.
To continue in time; to endure; to remain in existence.
[I] proffered me to be slave in all that she me would ordain while my life lasted. Testament of Love.
To endure use, or continue in existence, without impairment or exhaustion; as, this cloth lasts better than that; the fuel will last through the winter.
A wooden block shaped like the human foot, on which boots and shoes are formed.
The cobbler is not to go beyond his last. L'Estrange.
Darning last, a smooth, hard body, often egg-shaped, put into a stocking to preserve its shape in darning.
To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last; as, to last a boot.
A load; a heavy burden; hence, a certain weight or measure, generally estimated at 4,000 lbs., but varying for different articles and in | 213 |
The West German ambassador to Moscow, Hans Kroll, describes in his diary the political atmosphere in Moscow. "The Soviet press and Soviet radio are continuing their war of nerves on the Berlin issue. The enormous increase in the number of refugees has obviously made not only Pankow nervous, but the Kremlin as well. more
In Bonn, the West German ambassador to Moscow, Hans Kroll, meets with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. In his diary,<|fim_middle|> it amiss. (Kroll 1967, p. 506/507) less | Kroll writes of this meeting:
"Although he (Konrad Adenauer, Ed.] is leaving tomorrow for a fourteen-day holiday in Cadenabbia, he sent word that he wanted to see me beforehand. He looked refreshed and was obviously well rested and in a good mood. It was apparent that he was looking forward to having time to unwind, however briefly. He asked me: 'So, how are things in the world?' I answered: 'In my opinion, not bad. People shouldn't get hysterical. There won't be a war. Khrushchev hasn't the slightest intention of endangering his real political lifetime goal – turning the Soviet Union into the world's major industrial power and bringing peace and wealth to the Soviet people – by an all-out war.' Adenauer agreed with me. (…)
Adenauer then spoke of the speech by Kennedy that is expected today. [Kroll did not write his entry for 24 July until 25 July, Ed.]. He said it would be uncompromising and announce new and massive defence spending that would be approved by Congress as early as tomorrow. This, he said, was a result of the failure of the Vienna meeting and would doubtless make an impression on Khrushchev. I interrupted him: 'Public speeches force Khrushchev to give a public response. He does not want to lose face either, particularly on the Berlin issue, which very much involves his own personal prestige. If people want sensible decisions from him, they must try to have confidential and personal talks with him. I have often noticed that this can make him rethink matters.'"
Kroll suggests that Adenauer meet with Khrushchev, but Adenauer shows little inclination to do so, saying that it was too early for such a meeting and that the Americans, with "their Rapallo complex", would take | 388 |
TOPRA's third annual Summit, held on 3 July 2018 in London, focused on how the regulatory profession can remain fit for purpose<|fim_middle|>, and its significance. Our goal is to stimulate discussion about the current status of the profession and the knowledge, skills and abilities that regulatory professionals need today and in the future.
As innovation occurs, it is important that regulatory professionals stay relevant and have the necessary skills and competencies to make substantive contributions to their organisations. We believe that this framework is an important contribution towards this goal. In addition, it offers guidance on the role of the regulatory professional in the delivery of safe, high quality and accessible healthcare products for human and animal use to patients and consumers worldwide.
Does the current regulatory approach help or hinder patient access to medicines?
What are the real gains of increasingly complex regulatory requirements and do they increase costs to the degree that access is compromised?
To what degree are relationships between industry, academia, regulators, patients, payers and healthcare providers affected by political changes and competition?
How can future regulatory leaders acquire the tools necessary to keep up-to-date on new developments and maintain networks through which to offer input on new procedures, alliances and initiatives for sharing and collaboration?
How can the regulatory system adapt to encourage the development of innovative new medicines and technologies that deliver real value to patients in an increasingly cost-sensitive environment?
These were the challenges that an invited group of leading regulatory thought leaders, academics and patient advocates explored at the TOPRA Summit on 26 May 2016 in London.
Sophisticated new technologies and scientific tools offer faster, more effective drug development at a time when there are more promising new molecules in the pipeline than ever before. On the downside a challenging economic climate and increasing demand from an ageing population are focusing payers of healthcare on cost.
Patients and consumers are increasingly driving the healthcare agenda insisting that their voices are heard at all stages of medicines development so that endpoints, outcomes and quality of life reflect their needs.
Against this challenging backdrop, attendees debated issues across the medicines regulation spectrum agreeing that there is now an opportunity for some 'blue-sky thinking'. The issues raised and how they could be tackled in order to re-design the drug approval process, facilitate collaboration, and improve communication and competences are outlined in our discussion paper.
On 3 May 2016, ahead of the referendum, TOPRA hosted a debate to consider the issues from a pharmaceutical and regulatory affairs perspective.
As a professional association, TOPRA did not take a position one way or another, but wanted to create an opportunity to debate an issue that is important to individual members and to the profession as a whole. Almost 40 TOPRA members attended the event, and there was a lively and wide-ranging discussion. Download the report, below.
Adjusting the route to market is vital to support innovation and timely approvals for products that could cover unmet or high medical needs. However, what remains unclear is how to shape regulatory strategy to overcome the barriers and whether the evidence gathered for authorisation marries up with health technology assessment (HTA) strategy. Bottlenecks in bringing products onto the market and legislative frameworks at national level are of particular interest.
An interactive workshop held jointly by TOPRA and the DIA in June 2015 provided a forum to identify the challenges of adaptive pathways, including additional evidence generation and the barriers in global registration programmes. A Reflection Paper generated by this workshop highlights the themes identified, a summary of the discussions, and recommendations and key points is available below.
How can regulators and industry use social media?
In May 2015, TOPRA held a Roundtable discussion on the topic of social media in regulatory affairs, chaired by Sir Alasdair Breckenridge.
Download the notes on the discussion below.
In September 2014, TOPRA and DIA jointly ran a successful workshop to discuss the results of the Escher report 'Improving the EU system for marketing authorisation; Learning from regulatory practice'.
We then published a reflections paper to summarise the key messages from the workshop and stimulate discussion. Download the paper below.
In January 2013 TOPRA issued a response to a proposed EU Regulation, supporting the concept that a regulatory professional acting for a device manufacturer should be qualified by relevant education and experience. | in a disrupted healthcare system. Participants discussed how digital technology will impact on all aspects of healthcare delivery; how regulatory professionals in industry and regulatory agencies are preparing to advise on the validation of devices used to gather data; and that regulation needs to evolve to ensure consistency and quality of data used in subsequent decision-making related to the benefits and risks of medicines and medical devices.
In this article, we discuss the evolution of the Regulatory Affairs Competency Framework | 87 |
Architectural Achievement: Must-See Sites in the Show-Me State
Gazing up at the Gateway Arch, firmly planted on the riverfront in St. Louis, you can't help but be inspired – by the structure and its story. At 630 feet, it's the tallest arch in the world and an iconic example of mid-century modern design. It was an architectural and engineering feat – one that skeptics didn't think possible.
A competition awarded Finnish-American architect, Eero Saarinen, the opportunity to see his design transformed into a national monument and a symbol of Westward Expansion in the United States. Sadly, he died before it was completed in 1965, but it's a legacy that lives on. An expansive renovation project, finished in 2018, didn't alter the gleaming stainless-steel Arch but completely revamped the grounds around it, forging a closer connection to the city and breathing new life into the Gateway Arch National Park.
The Arch is just one of many stunning structures in Missouri that reflect our history, our culture, our geography and a desire for beauty and inspiration in our everyday world.
Here are just a few of the architectural achievements you can see in the Show-Mo State:
Firestone Baars Chapel<|fim_middle|> feet by 18 feet, open to a 30-foot-wide grand stairway, believed to be the widest staircase in the world. The Capitol includes an extensive collection of stained glass, murals, carvings and statuary portraying Missouri's history, legends and cultural achievements, including murals by Missouri native Thomas Hart Benton.
Written by Liz Coleman |
The Gateway Arch was not Eero Saarinen's only design project in Missouri. Students and faculty at Stephens College in Columbia selected his father Eliel to create a chapel to represent many different faiths. But after Eliel passed away in 1950, Eero was commissioned to design the 300-seat Firestone Baars Chapel. The simple cube-shaped sanctuary is topped by a pyramid shaped roof and spire and includes four vestibule entries reaching out in all directions. The altar sits under a structural wood frame with a central skylight and is surrounded by terraced seats. Stained glass windows and doors illuminate every side of the elegant chapel.
Bauvais-Amoureux House
The early French influence in Missouri is in full view in Ste. Genevieve where the Bauvais-Amoureux House provides a well-preserved example of rare French creole post-in-ground (poteaux-enterre) construction used in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The logs that form the walls of the house are set directly into the earth, without a foundation. It is one of three such structures in Ste. Genevieve and five remaining in the entire United States. Legislation passed in 2018 establishes the Ste. Genevieve National Historic Park as part of the National Park System to help preserve this early style of architecture and interpret the history of French settlers in Missouri.
Country Club Plaza
The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City opened in 1923 as the first shopping center in the world designed for customers arriving by car. Known for its wide manicured median lined with fountains and statuary, the Plaza was designed with classic European style, specifically like that found in Seville, Spain. The Plaza includes more than 30 statues, murals, tile mosaics and other works of art. Projects for Public Spaces, a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to sustaining public places that build communities, added the Plaza to its list of "60 of the World's Great Places."
Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts
The Kaufmann Center for the Performing Arts, completed in 2011, was designed with two symmetrical half shells of concentric arches, contributing a distinctive shape to the Kansas City skyline. The center houses two separate performance venues, the 1,600-seat Helzberg Hall and the 1,800-seat Muriel Kauffman Theater, and a shared backstage area. The structure's multistory lobby with a glass roof and walls offers expansive views of the city's warehouse and entertainment districts.
Cathedral Basilica
The Cathedral Basilica, dedicated in 1914, is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church and the spiritual center of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. The Romanesque and Byzantine Revival style structure is known for its beautiful interior mosaics, which took decades to create, using more than 41 million pieces of glass tesserae in more than 7,000 colors. It is said to be the largest collection of mosaics in the Western Hemisphere. Outside the Basilica, the Angel of Harmony, a 14 foot stainless-steel sculpture, conveys a theme of harmony, peace and racial justice.
Missouri State Capitol
Sitting upon a limestone bluff on the south bank of the Missouri River, the Missouri State Capitol dominates the skyline of Jefferson City. Built in 1917, it is the third capitol building to stand in Missouri's capital city. The dome rises 238 feet above ground level and is topped by a bronze statue of Ceres, goddess of agriculture. The south portico features eight 48-foot columns. Massive bronze doors, each measuring 13 | 777 |
The Photographer's Closet
Story by Tannar Miller
He wasn't sure what he was looking for. Though size, was a big issue. He had, just recently, come to New York. His uncle had gotten him a small, unfurnished, studio apartment above a flower shop. A trailer was already loaded up with used furniture; all he really needed now, was a closet. It wouldn't be a normal closet…yes, it would hold his coat and hat…but he found that a closet worked perfectly, when developing photographs. He found it shoved between stacks of chairs. It was unassuming. Not old, just unassuming. It stood as tall as him, and twice as wide. It was deep, with many drawers and had enough room to hold everything he would need. They were asking twenty-five dollars. Never one to pay full price, he took it home, for fifteen.
It ended up fitting perfectly, right between his fridge and his front door. He had picked up a polish and rags along with the wardrobe, and began by rubbing it down. The polish brought out the fading colors of the ancient wood. Deep red cherry, contrasted by the pop of white oak. He took his time, putting all his focus, all his dreams and hopes into each slow, steady stroke. It would be his office, his livelihood, and his one chance to live his dreams. He wasn't going to squander that chance.
It was late when he finished, but the light was good. He set everything up, found the perfect angle and took a picture. Capturing the beauty of the closet, frozen in time. The film went into the soaking tub, his camera delicately in the wardrobe, and he, asleep in his bed.
He had made it a habit to wake early, before life started ebbing into the city. Because that was his art, capturing life. He drank his coffee and read last week's paper. He didn't make enough to buy the paper, so only splurged, when they would be publishing one of his pictures. He actually didn't make much at all, but he did what he loved.
He checked his developing photos, and pulled all his things from his closet. He loaded his case careful and precise. Telephoto, wide angle, speed, and other various lenses, his flash unit, bulbs, a spare, just in case; and finally his camera. A three and a half by four and half, Graflex made, "Anniversary", Speed Graphic camera, with 24 shutter speeds, and photoflash synchronization. It was an amazing camera, American made and built to last. With everything ready, he pulled his coat on, laid his hat on his head, and started his day.
If you asked him what he loved most about his city, he would give a little smirk, take you by the hand and lead you to the nearest corner. What he loved most was the movement, the life, and the utterly magnificent amount of it, all packed together. The way he described it was like a room full of candles. The light filled the room and yet, each candle was its own. That is what he did, for a living. He took his city and stopped it, frozen in time. He captured the moments. Each candle lighting the room, each story filling the city. The joy of a little girl selling lemonade on the street. The sadness of the boy, alone on a swing, missing his best friend. Pining for his truest love, after she ran away with another. Singular people, singular moments, in a city of multitudes.
His day consisted of moving through the city and taking it, in three and a half by four and a half doses. Completely freelance, he could be found all over the city, taking pictures. Some commission work for the "Times", to run the next morning. A murder scene in Queens, helping out the N.Y.P.D. A wedding in central park, later that evening. Lunch was a street gyro on Forty-Fifth, and dinner would be the regular. A corner booth at the café, down on Twenty-Third…a table on the street, if it was nice out. A burger, fries, coffee and a slice of pie. Whatever pie was new on the menu, and if nothing was new, he'd have cherry. Simple. Routine. But he would tell anyone, that he was the happiest man in New York City.
In his own way, he owned the city. If ownership consisted of the most use, of possessing something, then it was his city. He possessed the city, every day. He used it and he filled it up. He had a way of moving with the city, flowing through its veins. They say that New York is alive, and if so, he was part of it. The living, breathing, thing that it was.
His day ended at the closet. The apartment's front door caught on its hinges. He would fix it someday. His closet, on the other hand, opened without, so much as, a whisper. He hung up his coat and hat. At the table, he took every tool out of his bag. He polished each lens, until it shined. His camera, he took apart, cleaning each separate piece. With the same precision and care, everything went in its place. He switched out his photos, developed and undeveloped. Each finished photo was marked…date, time, place, and title. He took his time on naming each photo, telling the moment, naming the idea. Most got filed away, to be hand delivered. The few special ones, the ones that spoke the loudest, were taped to the doors of the closet. Here went, the boy on the swing and the girl selling lemonade. With a shower and a glass of wine, his day would<|fim_middle|> a single photo that he captured. It was a crude system, but it worked. He found he had a certain knack for intelligence work, and together with his unmatched skills with a camera, he became a force to be reckoned with, in the "shadow war" of World War Two.
He became known as the Fox of Berlin or simply Fox, to the boys at base. In the darker alleys of Berlin, they told stories of his cunning, his speed, and his stealth. They said he could disappear at will. That he could, single handedly; take on a platoon of men. They were all rumors. Rumors he had started. It all came surprisingly natural to him, being a spy. As natural as taking a photo. Along with a few special missions, including a foray, deep into The Wolf's Lair, he worked Berlin for three years. He was there at the surrender. He was there, at Fuhrerbunker…the day Hitler shot himself, dead. It was an exciting day. Allied troops flooded the city. They routed the enemy, and took the city.
He found himself, striding through the streets that day. Feeling the excitement, seep into his bones. It made him careless; and it made him make a mistake. In three years, his apartment had been raided at least fifteen times. He came to the point of even leaving a note on the door.
"The door is unlocked, come right in. Try to leave things as they are. The photos are in the cabinet." It read
Never once was he there, when they raided the apartment. With help from a friend inside, he always found himself in another part of the city. It never crossed his mind, that today of all days, the literal victory of the war; that they would come for him. At his apartment, he sent a message, the first he had sent in almost three years, to the Fox and Hound operation. It was as simple as the last.
"Fox Reporting. My job here is done. Get over here. Bring me home."
He had suspected the line had been compromised, long ago. He had never taken the time to confirm his suspicion, but he had been right, all along. The Nazis were hurt, wounded and slapped down, by the Allies. Like a cornered animal, they lashed out; with ferocity he had never seen. They had intercepted his final message. Finally, they had their chance. The fabled Fox of Berlin…alone and unsuspecting. The attack came, without warning. Explosions rocked the building and threw him off his feet. He had minutes, if not seconds, to act. They knew which building, but not which apartment.
He didn't think. His instincts kicked in. The Fox found himself, in one last battle. Fire raged through the building, as the Nazis continued to pelt it with explosives. Chaos abounded, as a group of men rushed into his apartment. He was weaponless. All he had was his camera, and his wits. It was all he needed. The explosions knocked out all the power in the building. The Nazis moved, slowly, through the apartment, to trap him. With a full flash of his camera, he blinded half of the men. He threw one at the closet, knocking it over and spilling all its contents…including at least ten pounds of flash powder…across the room. It hung in a cloud throughout the room. He turned to find one man, legs akimbo, bringing their gun up to shoot. He had done it on accident, before…igniting a whole four pounds of flash powder. Not only, did it blind him, it left his ears ringing, for days. This time he was ready for it. With the swiftness of a man about to die, he forced the man's shot up. The explosion was magnificent. Outside noises came as dull thuds. All he could see was the outline of the closet, against the window. He didn't hesitate. He took his chance. He ran full force and shoved the closet out the window. He jumped inside it as it fell, towards the river.
The crash knocked the air out of his lungs and he could feel the cold water of the Spree, starting to seep into the closet. But the wardrobe held true. The photographer's closet saved his life, one last time. He sat up and looked up at his apartment and the bewildered men looking out the shattered window. With a smirk and a salute at the men, he leaned back in the closet. The river would take him to the edge of the city; he might as well relax and enjoy the ride. Turns out, the closet floated.
She wasn't sure what she was looking for. Though size wasn't an issue. They had been blessed with a new home, a new start. They had already ordered a truck full of furniture, to be delivered. This last piece had to be special. A closet. It wouldn't be used like a normal closet. She had discovered that a closet was great for displaying photos. It would hold all her captured moments. She wanted something old, something with a story. She found it, standing out against the rest. The outside was unassuming, but the inside would have all the room she needed. With a little work, some polish and some rags, she could bring out the natural colors of the wood. She didn't know why, but she felt, as if, it was made for what she had in mind. If only she knew, how well it floated.
Hell Hounds. By John W. Dennehy, Art by L.A. Spooner
Thinking back to before the battle, Stevens recalled the British and French troops were battle weary from a long war. The recent advance by the Germans, fortified with troops removed from the Russian front, made fresh, eager allied troopers a welcomed prospect. General Pershing finally conceded to deployment of the Marines to the front, but assigned them to the far end of the line near the Marne River.
Stevens understood a lot was at stake, maybe the future of the Marine Corps. He had offered his men these encouraging words…"We've come a long way together," Stevens finally said. He glanced at their quiet faces. "From preparing for this war, to the French front. Now, this is the real thing. It's what you've trained for and what you're meant to do."
Read about the battle fought by the The Devil Dogs or "Hellhounds", as those Marines would become known.
Hellhounds | find him asleep, in bed.
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He had only met the defector, "Hound", once. The man had explained how, "he" was the "Hound"…the man the allies really needed, not some boy or "Fox", with a camera. Funny how unconfident the "Hound" seemed, when he was dead. He found the "Hound", dead, shot in an alley for his pocket change. That's what he named the photo, "Pocket Change". He wondered what the boys at base would think of the name, and realized how much easier it was, to capture a picture of a dead man, than it was of a living one.
The day was an eventful one. He found the door broken through. The apartment, ransacked. His closet lay on its side; its drawers flung across the room, all his developing photos were destroyed from the exposure to sunlight. He picked up a chair and surveyed the mess. It was horrible, yet it gave him an idea. He laid his coat on the back of the chair, rolled up his sleeves, and got to work. He worked hard to get everything back to its place. Trash had been thrown all around, furniture overturned. It took him until the early hours of the morning, to finish. Done, he slumped at the table with a glass of wine. To make his idea work, he had had to rearrange everything. The closet now stood, prominently, in the center of the room. Facing directly out the big windows. The windows with a view, of the Spree River.
Back at the base, they sat in stressed silence, waiting for the report. After six months of, on-the-dot reports and surface information, a late report was a worrisome, but welcome change. The boys were in for a surprise. "Fox and Hound "was about to become an epicenter of information. In the span of a second, their lives changed.
The report simply read, "Slight hitch in safe house security. Change in circumstance. Obstacles removed. Communications breach. Will report to P.O box 1450, Whitby, Ontario."
After that day, his days became the same. Donning his coat, hat, and his camera, he would step out his door, into the dangerous, dirty world of counterintelligence. He never locked his door again, figuring his plan would work or fail, epically. Either way, it saved him the cost of replacing the door every time. He knew from the minute they had raided him, that he was now on the "watch list". There was no way to be sure that they had not tapped into all his communications. There wasn't another secure line in the city. The OSS had sent "Fox and Hound", in, as quickly as possible, to avoid any suspicion. So, they only secured one line of communication. His solution was to simply do what he did best. Take a picture, of everything. That was the sole purpose of the post office box. By the end of the war, "Fox and Hound" had a personal courier service. It consisted of twenty men, spread out over Europe, dedicated solely, to, "getting the mail delivered".
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The suspect — identified by police Friday as Jairque L. Shannon — hid the weapon as he entered the Octapharma Plasma center in Petersburg on Thursday, according to police Capt. Emanuel Chambliss.
He described the weapon as similar to a machete, saying police are not sure what it is.
Shannon faces three counts of malicious wounding and one count of animal cruelty, Petersburg police said Friday.
It was unclear how the animal cruelty charge is connected. Asked to clarify, a police spokesman indicated Friday that more information would be released next week.
CNN was unable to determine whether Shannon was represented by an attorney.
The suspect waited for police to arrive
When the stabbings started, some people fled through the back door and called the police.
After the attack, the suspect did not try to run. "He was sitting in a chair waiting for us," Chambliss said.
He was arrested at the scene without incident and police don't know of a motive for the attack. The suspect is a previous donor at the clinic, police said. The investigation is still active.
Two victims are in serious condition
Three women and one man were transported to a hospital. Two victims were treated and released. Police said Friday one of the people still hospitalized is in critical condition and one is stable.
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Together will be supported by the Devon Together Alliance, a formal partnership of Devon-based organisations offering support to people with complex lives. Current Alliance members include EDP, Devon Doctors, DPT, Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI), Freedom Community Alliance, SAFE (Stop Abuse for Everyone), Shekinah, Westbank and Westward Housing.
Together will work together with local organisations who are committed to delivering a new, different and creative way of partnership working. The service will work collaboratively, moving over the first year or so to a system where people only tell their story once and can access support when and where it is needed across the whole of Devon and online.
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Having illustrated how a quick correspondence pattern analysis can be done with help of readily formatted data and the EDICTOR tool alone, it is now time to show how we can use the LingRex package in order to carry out a full-fledged correspondence pattern analysis. While EDICTOR uses a simple algorithm that is based on sorting the patterns, the Python algorithm for correspondence pattern detection, which is described in detail in List (2019), uses a greedy approach inspired by the Welsh-Powell algorithm for graph coloring (Welsh and Powell 1967), in order to cluster all alignment sites in the data into clusters which are compatible with each other.
In the following, I will demonstrate how the LingRex package, which I plan to include into LingPy in the future, after sufficient tests have been written, can be used to apply the correspondence pattern detection algorithm, and how the results can — again — be investigated with help of EDICTOR. In order to get started, you should make sure to install the package with its dependencies. In order to do so, the easiest way is to download the package from GitHub or to clone it with GIT, and to install the depencencies with help of PIP.
As data for testing, we will use the same dataset of 70 alignments taken from the Tableaux Phonétiques des Patois Suisses Romands (Gauchat et al. 1925), which were included as alignments in the Benchmark Database for Phonetic Alignments (http://alignments.lingpy.org, List and Prokić 2014). Now, that the data has already been prepared as a wordlist that can be accessed by LingPy and EDICTOR, we can directly access it from Python. Since LingRex uses LingPy's datastructures, it expects the same data as input. In fact, the major class that we will use to carry out the correspondence pattern detection is an extension of LingPy's Alignments class which can be used to handle alignments in wordlists. That means, that all the functions that are available as part of the Alignments class in LingPy are also available as part of the CoPaR class in LingRex. We thus start by loading the<|fim_middle|> sets are assigned to the same pattern (as they are compatible), and that the last site in cognate set 31 is clustered with the last site in cognate set 50 (not shown here), while the rest of the sites are singletons, which do not recur anywhere else in the data. That we find a lot of singletons in the data is not surprising, given that we have a very limited number of cognate sets.
In order to analyze the clusters further, we can now make a secondary analysis, during which we compare all patterns that were inferred in this run with each alignment site a second time, this time assigning alignment sites to all patterns with which they are compatible. This may result in a fuzzy clustering, as one alignment site could easily be compatible with two or more patterns, provided it contains enough missing data.
The results of this analysis are stored in the attribute patterns of the CoPaR object, and they are again provided in form of a Python dictionary, with the cognate set and the position as the key for the alignment site, and the patterns to which the site was assigned provided in a list as value, with each pattern represented by its size, its structure, and the pattern itself. In our analysis, only three sites occur, which could be assigned to more than one pattern. One of these is the second column of the alignment of cognate set 24 m'appeler, reflected in only three varieties. Given the large number of missing data in this alignment, it is compatible with seven different patterns in the data, shown below in the table.
Since it is difficult to spot the differences between these patterns, I have marked all those sounds which are different from a normal r with bold font. We can see that the pattern is indeed compatible with all seven patterns, and that the seven patterns themselves are incompatible with each other. We can, however, also see that the differences are minor. There are different possibilities to explain the differences. They could be due to errors in the data or the alignments, they could be due to borrowing, due to individual irregular sound changes, or due to some specific phonetic environment that triggered a certain sound change in the individual varieties. What holds in all cases needs to be checked qualitatively, by investigating the variety in detail.
As a final step, we add the patterns to our wordlist, and write both the patterns and the wordlist to a new file.
This will result in two new files, the file tppsr-copped.tsv being a wordlist, which we can inspect in EDICTOR, and the file patterns.tsv being a spreadsheet that shows all patterns for each language variety along with the reflexes and the alignment sites. If you open the file tppsr-copped.tsv now with EDICTOR and inspect the correspondence patterns, as shown in the previous post, you will find, that EDICTOR displays the patterns inferred with the Python algorithm instead of using its own simple method. In this way, you can conveniently investigate the results with the interactive EDICTOR application that facilitates the detailed inspection of correspondence pattern data.
Instead of investigating the data further, I will end here, and leave it to interested readers to check the data and the results themselves. A script to run the analysis along with the data is available in form of a GitHub Gist, which you can find here.
Gauchat, Louis and Jeanjaquet, Jules and Tappolet, Ernest (1925): Tableaux phonétiques des patois suisses romands. Relevés comparatifs dénviron 500 mots dans 62 patois-types. Publiés avec introduction, notes, carte et répertoires . Neuchâtel:Attinger.
List, J.-M. and Prokić, J. (2014): A benchmark database of phonetic alignments in historical linguistics and dialectology. In: Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Language Resources and Evaluation. 288-294.
List, Johann-Mattis (2019): Automatic inference of sound correspondence patterns across multiple languages. Computational Linguistics 1.45. 137-161.
Welsh, D. J. A. and Powell, M. B. (1967): An upper bound for the chromatic number of a graph and its application to timetabling problems. The Computer Journal 10.1. 85-86.
Cite this article as: Johann-Mattis List, "A Primer on Automatic Inference of Sound Correspondence Patterns (3): Extended Experiments with Alignments from the Tableaux Phonétiques des Patois Suisses Romands," in Computer-Assisted Language Comparison in Practice, 27/03/2019, https://calc.hypotheses.org/1823. | data.
Now that we have imported the data, we need to add prosodic information to all sequences. This information serves as some kind of an initial clustering of the data, based on the prosodic environment of a given alignment site. In its simplest form, we treat all sites alike. But since we know, for example, that our alignments never place a vowel and a consonants into the same column, we can already use that information to make the task a little bit easier for the algorithm. This can be done by adding, what is called structure in the LingRex package.
This method will add another column to our data, in which each sound sequence is characterized by a string that indicates if the segment is a vowel or a consonant. The result of this can be seen when looking at the first ten entries of our wordlist, as shown in the table below.
Now that we have added the STRUCTURE to our data, we can start with the real analysis. We start by retrieving the alignment sites with all relevant information, restricting the sites we consider to those which have at least two reflexes (indicated by the minrefs keyword).
This method will add a new attribute to our CoPaR object, called sites. These sites are organized as a dictionary, with tuples of the cognate identifier and the position in the alignment as a key, and the structure (if it is consonant or vowel, in our case) along with the concrete alignment site as a value. If a site contains missing entries, this is by default represented with help of the symbol Ø, which we use to denote missing data (in contrast to - denoting a gap in an alignment. The following table illustrates this for the cognate sets 31 and 63 in the data, which contain reflexes for the concepts le chasseur and la hache, with the latter being only reflected in 8 out of 12 varieties in our dataset. The alignment site column shows the reflex for each variety in alphabetical order by the variety name.
Now that we have stored the alignment sites, we can start clustering them.
This analysis will add another property to our CoPaR object, called clusters. This is again a Python dictionary, consisting of the structure segment and the pattern as a key, and the alignment sites, represented by cognate identifier and position as value. If we now check in the data for the alignment sites for cognate set number 31 and 63, we can see that the initials in both cognate | 512 |
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