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A. That didn’t happen. It’s not any easier to use Kubernetes. But, to be honest, I’m not sure if Kubernetes itself will ever get easier, it’ll be us getting more used to using it and building tools around it. I still think vendors need to focus on ease of use if they want to see their products getting adopted. But, the project in general, might not need to worry about ease of use. This seems like hair splitting, sure, but, it seems like Kubernetes did manage to penetrate every sector of tech in 2019. This is going to lend itself to a big ole ecosystem of people and orgs working on ease of use on behalf of the community.
This will allow for the Kubernetes project, much like Linux to an extent, to fade into the background. It’s no longer a matter of is an org or isn’t an org using Linux. It’s
yum/
dnf versus
apt/
apt-get or, “What package manager am I using here?” Much like how I stopped caring about which distro I’m using, Kubernetes is starting to get the tooling around it to allow folks using it to focus on what matters, business logic.
DevOps
Last year, I said I there will be less DevOps and more everything that makes up DevOps without actually calling it DevOps. I think that remains the case in 2020. It is why my definition of DevOps is much more technical and broad than others’ definitions:
DevOps is the professional practice of frequent, continued, and iterative improvements through measurable changes, the goal of which is to become a high-velocity organization, thus improving business outcomes.
This isn’t to say that someone is wrong and I’m right. Let me be crystal clear, Emily Freeman nailed what DevOps is and how to go about doing it. It’s to say that, I think DevOps is a better way to do business than how it has been done in the past (which is what I think we’re all saying). As opposed to it being limited to only IT, in practice, it should have touch points across the entire business. I said it once and I’ll say it again:
Goldratt, Deming, etc. are as important now as they ever were. The core tenets of DevOps matter WAY more than whatever the term DevOps means to folks this week. Smaller batches of work, releasing more often, and reducing the cost of change are all good things if they improve business outcomes. The culture changes and retooling needed to make this happen will almost always be worth it to the business.
The good news this year is that DevOps has faded into the background a little bit much like how I think Kubernetes will eventually. It’s no longer if you have or haven’t picked up some DevOps practices. It’s which DevOps practices has an organization started iterating on and how they’re being applied. Believe it or not, you’re doing some aspects of DevOps whether you realize it or not when using Kubernetes in prod.
Note: chrisshort.net may earn compensation for sales from links on this post through affiliate programs.
Developer Experience
If you were under a rock for the news of Docker’s demise, let me remind you that in 2020, Docker has no interest in enterprises and is all in on developer tooling. I think developer experience is going to be huge in 2020. No one will likely be able to build a mom and pop style business out of it but, it’s going to be something a lot of companies focus on for the foreseeable future. I certainly believe Docker will not survive with this model. But, the fact Docker even thinks they have a chance at redemption by focusing on developer tooling or experience is noteworthy.
A lot of the work I’ve been doing the past six months is around creating great experiences and interactions with technology. A lot of this is education but, more of it is thoughtful workflows, empathy, and understanding. Developers have more choice than ever before. IDEs are truly awesome nowadays, containers have made environments more manageable, and APIs are everywhere. I don’t interact with databases or filesystems as much as I interact with APIs these days. These abstractions are hopefully adding safeties and improving things. But, much like the satellite constellations, I wonder how much space there is for an API for everything world. This isn’t a 2020 concern though.
What is a Developer
I think there is a question that needs to be answered in 2020: what is a developer? I moved over to the OpenShift team this year. One of the main questions I was asked while interviewing for the two positions I was gunning for was around languages and which ones I’m most comfortable with. I always mention I’m not a coder but, I remember hacking on Perl in the 90s and I’ve written tiny Go programs. This year though, I added a wrinkle to my response though, “I’m seeing more YAML than anything now though.” I honestly think we’re entering a world in which we’re all going to have to be developers at various points throughout our careers. Whether it’s backend or frontend code, infrastructure, or gluing together business systems there are coding practices in every facet of our day-to-day work. We’re going to want to interact with APIs, SaaS tools, or the systems we’re working on and the most performant way to do that is usually code.
I can tell you now though if you’re arguing about having a CS degree and how having a CS degree is required, you’re an elitist prick. Some of the most brilliant minds I’ve ever come across never graduated college or sure as hell didn’t get a CS degree if they did. They probably had a ton of field experience in different or adjacent lines of work and came to tech more organically than through schooling. If you write code for your work, you’re a developer. It might not even be your primary job responsibility, you can call yourself a developer. If someone wants to argue that point with me, that’s fine. It all goes back to elitism and that’s not something I’m going to tolerate.
With all that out of the way, what is a developer might be less important than ever. But, we’re all going to have to figure out who we’re improving experiences for. This makes it a necessary question a reader will need to answer for themselves at some point. When we look around, we’ll probably realize that the majority of folks we’re improving experiences for aren’t actually devs writing code day-to-day; it’s going to be a cross section of business purposes. I also think developer experience is going to evolve in terms of what it’s actually called too. It’s entirely possible we’ll be talking about something else and still mean “Developer Experience” in 2021.
GitOps
“GitOps is a way of implementing Continuous Deployment for cloud native applications. It focuses on a developer-centric experience when operating infrastructure, by using tools developers are already familiar with, including Git and Continuous Deployment tools.”
When I first heard about GitOps it intrigued me. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it before. It puts a toolset and documented process around a DevOps mindset and applies it. But, there’s more to it than that. I think GitOps intrigues me so much because it takes into account the above three topics: Kubernetes, DevOps, and Developer Experience. I think that GitOps will get turned up to 11 in 2020.
WebAssembly
“WebAssembly (abbreviated Wasm) is a binary instruction format for a stack-based virtual machine. Wasm is designed as a portable target for compilation of high-level languages like C/C++/Rust, enabling deployment on the web for client and server applications.”
I have not even really dug into WebAssembly. But, it’s making noise in all the right places to become something big. Wasm went 1.0 in all four major browsers this year. WebAssembly received W3C Recommendation this year as well. It looks to be a great bridge between front and backend systems that a few of us have been looking for.
Open Source
Ugh… Open source is going to start feeling gross. It won’t be because the idea of open source is tainted or some weird non-open source license making us redefine what open source is. Organizations are going to latch on to the term open source now more than ever. They will attempt to redefine what working in open source looks like. If you’re sharing the code you’re working on with a non-open source license; you’re not an open source developer. You are a developer, there’s no doubt about that, but open source is clearly defined. No offense to Matt Asay, I like a lot of the work Matt has done, but AWS’ foray into a for-hire writer to talk up their open source work is disingenuous. The problem is, it’ll probably work in the short term because of the AWS market share and their gravity in the industry.
One thing I think we can all agree on is the compensation and appreciation for open source folks is very limited. AWS and companies like it making millions upon millions of dollars running open source code at scale with little to nothing given to the creators directly is not sustainable. People will stop writing open source code (like we’ve seen with Elastic, Chef, and many others). The problem is that it doesn’t fix the actual compensation model, nor does it address the inequity. I don’t know how to fix this. I would not be surprised if there were some significant upheaval around open source in 2020.
Security
InfoSec is a really tough line of work. I’ve done it in very high stakes industries and very fluid industries with less risk. One thing I can tell you is that InfoSec is even harder to do well when it’s impeding progress. If you’re in a security role, your number one job in 2020 is going to be, you guessed it, Developer Experience. It is no longer possible to increase friction and slow velocity solely in the name of security. Security tooling HAS TO BE in the software delivery pipeline. It should always be there working with us, not against us. If you’re a smart developer (we’re all devs, whether we’re smart is debatable), you should bring your security teams into discussions earlier and earlier. Building bridges and reaching across chasms works in both directions. Teach each other about the pain points you’re creating. Collaborate to make changes to production faster. Work with Finance to make sure Security has what it needs to keep you from slowing down. Also, ask yourselves why these disciplines separated (software development and information security). Should they be? Is it a regulatory requirement? Is it working?
China
Last year, I wanted to go to China. This year, that doesn’t look to be possible. I received word that it’s not the best environment for folks that served some of the places I served. It sucks because I see China as a place I’d like to go, learn some new things, and make some friends. But, that’s not in the cards for me. Last year, I joked about 5G’s impact on the technology landscape. In 2019, the joke’s not funny at all. The US and China are in a full blown trade war. The US and some of its allies have outright banned Huawei equipment due to security concerns. This all started with 5G and the beginning of the hegemonic transition that is occurring between the US and China at the moment.
China, Huawei and the future of global technology
I did a podcast this summer talking about China, US policy, intelligence concerns, and more on The Frontier Podcast:
How will Chinese companies like Huawei affect the future of cyber security? How does our relationship with China affect the open source community and the future of AI? These are big questions for big thinkers like Chris Short.
Chris runs the newsletter DevOpsish and is also a Principal Product Marketing Manager for Red Hat. In this episode, Chris and Ledge discuss the fundamental differences between Chinese and US internet, the technological, legal, and contractual hoops companies jump through in order to tap into a Chinese market, and a breakdown on how Huawei could shape the tech landscape in years to come.
If you want to listen to the full episode or read the transcript, head over to the Interviews page when you’re done reading here. Also, I’m happy to come on to any podcast to discuss anything I’ve work on past, present, or future.
Me
I’m not looking to move to a new company any time soon. But, IBM’s acquisition of Red Hat has made leaving Red Hat at some point inevitable. That was not the case before the IBM acquisition. Why is that? None of the reasons you’re likely thinking. Where I work is now based around one thing: health care. If you’re not aware, I suffered an injury in 2003 and have been in constant pain ever since. I was medically separated from the US Air Force in 2010. I was officially labeled a disabled veteran earlier this year when my appeals to the Veteran’s Administration were finally addressed after nine years. I suffer from a bevy of issues related to my military service to include PTSD, anxiety, depression, nerve damage, and other issues. I had a hard time with all these issues this year.
Nothing hurt as bad as the VA telling me there was nothing else they could do for me. I altogether jettisoned VA care in all forms immediately after that. It was clear to me I was going to end up a statistic of the worst kind had I not. This was a hard fought lesson and decision though. I had many friends reach out to help. But, few were as impactful as a Kubernetes community member walking me through Red Hat’s mental health care coverage. They likely saved my life. With that being said, I’m fearful of the eventual merging of IBM and Red Hat benefits. Once that happens, I will likely need to seek an enormous pay raise or find better health care elsewhere. It’s an impossible situation I will find myself in until health care policy in the US changes. But, I come from the VA system, so I don’t know if a national health care system would be better than what we have now. That’s the kind of shit that makes me have to take meds to sleep at night.
In 2019, I was called a corporate shill one week and the following week I was called out be a Red Hatter for not repping Red Hat products enough. I would expect this behavior to continue in 2020 because this means I'm probably pretty balanced.— Chris Short (@ChrisShort) January 1, 2020
DevOps’ish
One hundred sixty issues and still going strong. I did take my first vacation from the newsletter ever this year when we went to Yosemite. But, the newsletter is at a weird point. It needs promotion to grow, but I need sponsors to get the funding to promote it. Marketing is hard. It’s even harder when you’re the one touching the dollars and cents too. But, I did manage to build a shiny, new DevOps’ish Sponsorship Prospectus. If you work at a company that wants to market to Kubernetes, cloud, developer, and DevOps folks every week, send it over to your marketing and events teams.
Another noteworthy moment about sponsorships of DevOps’ish: This year was the first year I had to decline a sponsorship due to a potential quid pro quo situation. It’s hard to balance working at a vendor and writing a newsletter about the parts of the same industry. If a prospective Red Hat partner is working with me on something and mentions DevOps’ish sponsorship, I have to say no. I think for the first time, I will have to talk to counsel about DevOps’ish in 2020.
Goals
I feel like out in the community; I shouldn’t be doing too much by myself anymore. I feel very strongly that I will need to cultivate folks to shadow other people in the community. I don’t scale; I am only one human. I need to spread my workload around because I have taken on more than one person can theoretically manage. I want to find folks interested in doing more in open source (Kubernetes in particular) so that we can mutually gain something together.
I had a shadow, Vamshi, for the Kubernetes 1.17 retro meeting. Vamshi seems very squared away and punctual, once he gets comfortable, he’ll do wonders in the Kubernetes community. If asked to moderate a retro for 1.18 or beyond, I can request Vamshi get the nod before I feel obligated to accept the invitation.
Make more impact from home
I want to do more podcasting and virtual events like webinars that don’t require travel. These are easy wins for everyone involved since my office and desk setup is more and more like a recording studio than an open source contributors primary work surface.
If you'd like to discuss having me speak at your conference, Meetup, podcast, webinar, etc. please send me a message. Thanks!
You can see me routinely live streaming on openshift.tv.
Make more impact at home
I need to hype Detroit everywhere I go. I need to talk about Detroit, whether it’s a super corporate event or not. Detroit is awesome, you should bring your events here, and if you need help convincing folks, please reach out. I have a great writeup from a recent site visit that I can continue building on to fit others’ needs. I want to help Detroit rebuild. Part of that looks like broadcasting far and wide that Detroit is the fantastic city I thrive in, and you can too.
Escalator in Chief
I want to help folks achieve their dreams. But, I can’t put people where they want to be in life. I want to help escalate people where I can. If I’m known as the “Escalator in Chief” at the end of my life, I’d likely die happy.
I have created a 1:1 event so that folks can schedule time directly with me. I expect there to be a goal for the meeting and there should be at least one takeaway. But, aside from that, you can schedule a 1:1 directly with me, any time you want via Calendly.
Conclusion
I am hopeful that whatever economic upheaval we face as a society in 2020 is limited. In 2019, we saw equity retract somewhat and unicorn growth slow. But, the public markets grew. Hopefully, everything remains good. But, in case it isn’t and times get hard for you, don’t hesitate to reach out for help (especially if you are still at Docker). |
Table of Contents
- What Can Make a Chainsaw Dangerous?
- Common Chainsaw-Related Injuries
- Safety Tips for Proper Chainsaw Use
- Safety Features Found on Most Chainsaws
- Protective Equipment for Proper Chainsaw Use
- Practice Chainsaw Safety While Using These Dangerous Tools
The chainsaw is one of the most commonly used pieces of landscaping equipment. It’s a core part of the professionals’ power tool lineup and more often than not, the exclusive tool owned by everyday homeowners. Despite this, many users remain unsure how to answer a seemingly simple question: how dangerous are chainsaws?
Every chainsaw user will have a different response. Many turn a blind eye to the many threats that these power tools pose, assuming that, because they’ve never been injured, the risks must be minimal.
In reality, however, the simplest and most accurate answer to this question is that chainsaws can be extremely dangerous. This is most evident when you take a close look at the statistics, which reveal an alarming prevalence of chainsaw injuries.
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that, in a typical year, over 36,000 people are treated in the emergency room due to accidents involving chainsaws. What’s more, data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA suggests that over 250 people die every year as a result of chainsaw accidents. So, are chainsaws dangerous? The answer’s a resounding yes.
Ryobi RY3818 2 Cycle 38cc 18″ Chainsaw
With all that said, there are some significant caveats. Most people who use chainsaws will never be injured, in part because they emphasize safe operation. What’s more, the tools themselves have become a lot safer over time.
Because the risks associated with chainsaws can vary so much from one situation to the next, it’s important to understand the full scope of hazards — and how these relate to chainsaw brands and individual models. To that end, we’ve developed a thorough guide to chainsaw safety. If you want to know are top handle chainsaws dangerous or how to best protect yourself, everything will be covered.
Below, we’ll touch on the factors that can make chainsaws more or less dangerous for specific types of users. Along the way, you’ll learn what it takes to minimize the risk of injury so you can feel as confident as possible while making the most of your chainsaw.
What Can Make a Chainsaw Dangerous?
Now that you understand that chainsaws are indeed hazardous, the natural next question is: why are chainsaws so dangerous?
Again, the answer can be both simple and complex. The very structure of the chainsaw makes it a notoriously dangerous power tool, even when you are equipped with high-quality protective gear and thoroughly trained in proper operation. These power tools are only able to accomplish their most impressive feats because they deliver so much power and have such sharp chains.
Many of the most significant safety issues associated with the best chainsaws are built into the tools themselves, and therefore, all but impossible to escape. Other concerns may accompany poor maintenance or problematic technique. Top issues that contribute to common chainsaw injuries include:
Risk of Kickback
As one of the most common causes of chainsaw accidents, kickback typically occurs when the moving chain strikes an object near the nose or tip of the guide bar. This area is commonly referred to as the kickback zone.
Kickback is also possible if the chain is pinched as the wood closes in. Either way, the same result can be expected: a sudden jolt involving an upward motion. Some users refer to this motion as the chainsaw “biting back.” The intensity of that bite tends to reflect the extent to which the chainsaw is stuck.
Proper maintenance can limit the potential for kickback, but it may also be worth your while to invest in a model equipped with a specially designed low-kickback chain. Also known as low-profile or semi-chisel chains, these are ideal for beginners, who may otherwise struggle to identify potential snags or resolve them before kickback occurs.
Dull Chains
A dull chain is the ultimate maintenance no-no. Not only does this limit the precision of your cuts, it can also present significant safety hazards. Chief among these? Kickback, which is more likely when dull teeth are unable to properly cut through the wood. Sharp teeth, on the other hand, are unlikely to get stuck.
Unfortunately, it can be easy to neglect chain sharpening and let them get dull over time. The pace of dulling can be slowed by properly lubricating the chain and avoiding wet or dirty wood.
More importantly, however, the chain should be sharpened regularly. How often will depend on the extent to which the chainsaw is used, although many people make a point of sharpening their chainsaws whenever they fuel up.
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Electrical Hazards
Corded chainsaws, while affordable and easy to run, come with their own unique set of hazards. Accidental starting is possible, as it can be easy for users to forget that their chainsaws are already plugged in and ready to go.
If the extension cord is too light or too long, motor overheating is possible. Regular inspections of the cord are essential. The plug and socket should frequently be checked as well. If operating your chainsaw near power lines, confirm that these have been de-energized before you get started.
Trip Hazards
Another electrical chainsaw safety concern worth discussing? The potential for users or other people to trip over the cord. This might not seem like as urgent of an issue as the kickback concerns highlighted above, but cord placement definitely deserves attention.
Failure to Complete Basic Maintenance
Chain sharpening is just one of many important maintenance tasks that must be completed on a regular basis to minimize the aforementioned safety risks.
Chainsaw maintenance is a comprehensive process that involves a wide variety of steps and routines. These vary from one model to the next but nearly always include the following essentials:
- Cleaning the chainsaw: Every time you use your chainsaw, it should be thoroughly wiped down before it’s put away.
- Lubricating the blade: Proper lubrication reduces the friction that is naturally produced by the chain running over the bar. Specific types of oil are needed for the guide bar as opposed to the chainsaw’s engine.
- Sharpening the chain: If you ever feel as if you’re forcing a cut, the chain is probably too dull. As we’ve explained, how often you sharpen it will depend, to some extent, on how often you use it and for which jobs.
Common Chainsaw-Related Injuries
While we’ve already identified kickback as one of the top sources of injury, the location and severity of the damage can vary based on a variety of factors. The following are among the most common injuries suffered by chainsaw users:
Lacerations
Typically both deep and jagged, chainsaw lacerations can leave deep scars and, depending on where they occur, may contribute to an alarming level of blood loss. Research suggests that this is the predominant chainsaw injury that results in trips to urgent care or the emergency room. Name a body part and chances are, it will be susceptible to lacerations if not protected.
Infection
If not properly treated, chainsaw-related lacerations can easily become infected. Often, these cuts are thoroughly exposed to dirt, sawdust, wood chips, or even metal. In other cases, victims of chainsaw accidents suffer hospital-acquired infections as they await treatment. With deep wounds, antibiotics may prove necessary to either address current infections or limit the potential for future issues.
Severed Muscles or Tendons
Surface-level lacerations are alarming enough as is, but these injuries sometimes go beyond the skin to involve severed muscles or tendons. Recovery times for these injuries can be lengthy, with nerve grafts and other high-level procedures often required.
Loss of Limbs
From fingers to hands or even entire limbs, it is far from unheard of for victims to lose body parts after coming into contact with chainsaws. In some cases, loss of limb may not occur until days or even weeks after the injury, with amputations often required as a result of severe infections.
Injuries from Falling
In some cases, chainsaws are not the primary cause of severe injuries but contribute to them nonetheless. For example, the risk of injury is far greater when operating a chainsaw while using a ladder.
If the chainsaw throws the user off balance and results in a fall, sprains, fractures, or concussions are possible. Worse, victims can still come into contact with chainsaws, making them also vulnerable to the full range of injuries highlighted above.
Eye Injuries
Although not as common as some of the injuries mentioned previously, eye damage is certainly possible if chainsaws are used without proper protective equipment. Typically, the eyelids are more vulnerable than the eyes themselves. Corneal abrasions are common but not usually caused directly by the chainsaw. Rather, victims may come into contact with sawdust or wood chips.
Overuse Injuries
Although nowhere near as common or well-known as the acute injuries identified above, overuse can be a significant problem among regular users who commit a great deal of time to power tools such as chainsaws. Often, these injuries result from poor posture, along with less-than-ideal ergonomics for the chainsaw itself.
Safety Tips for Proper Chainsaw Use
Now that you know the full scope of chainsaw injuries that can strike as you complete everyday tasks, you might be feeling nervous about picking up this common power tool.
Avoidance isn’t necessary, however. If you know how to properly handle chainsaws and commit to safety protocol, you have nothing to fear. Follow these simple suggestions to reduce the risk of injury:
1.) Use Proper Safety Equipment
Even the most experienced chainsaw users are prone to kickback. As such, safety equipment is always crucial. We’ll dive into details later. but for now, it’s enough to know that equipment should never be neglected, no matter how minor the job at hand might seem.
2.) Practice Proper Techniques When Using Your Chainsaw
A solid stance is crucial for safely and effectively operating a chainsaw. Begin by adopting a wide stance and slightly staggered feet. This provides a strong base and will promote better balance.
How you hold your hands can play heavily into whether you’re susceptible to kickback or other issues. A steady grip is key, with both the thumbs and fingers wrapped completely around the handle. Avoid holding the saw close to your body.
To protect your back from overuse injuries, resist the urge to curve your spine when you need to move the chainsaw lower. Instead, bend your knees, as you would when shoveling or picking up heavy objects.
3.) Pay Attention to Others
If other people are nearby when you’re working with a chainsaw, take a break and encourage them to move further away. At minimum, they should maintain a distance of ten yards from the chainsaw at all times. If you’re using the chainsaw to fell a tree, this distance should be doubled or even tripled. If they are at all close to your chainsaw, these people should wear similar equipment to what you rely on when actively using the device.
4.) Seek Out Adequate Training
If you’re not fully confident in your stance or your ability to properly maintain your chainsaw, it’s imperative that you secure outside help. This could be as simple as getting advice from a friend or family member with extensive chainsaw experience.
Better yet, take a class. While loved ones may be well-versed in chainsaw operation, they may not be in the habit of operating these power tools safely. Training is available from a variety of resources, so don’t hesitate to ask for assistance. A wide array of safety and certification courses are available, including several offered online for greater convenience.
5.) Take Plenty of Breaks
Fatigue, both physical and mental, can be a huge risk factor for chainsaw operation. The more tired you feel, the worse your posture will become over time — and the more vulnerable you’ll be to kickback and other issues.
These risks are best mitigated by simply taking breaks on a regular basis. Don’t hesitate to step away from the task at hand for a few minutes so you can grab a drink of water and recharge. You just might find that backing off for a moment actually helps you get the job done more efficiently.
Safety Features Found on Most Chainsaws
While every user should abide by the safety recommendations detailed above, proper chainsaw selection can also make a difference. When in doubt, look for models that incorporate some or all of these safety features:
Throttle Lock
The triggers on engine throttles are sometimes activated unexpectedly. For example, they may come into contact with branches or other obstructions. No matter how this occurs, it’s dangerous for the user. A throttle lock or safety throttle mitigates this hazard, ensuring that the throttle only functions if the lock is engaged.
Chain Catcher
In the event the chain becomes derailed, a chain catcher or a chain brake can essentially grab it and shorten it before it’s thrown back at the user. Over time, this feature not only enhances safety, but also limits the need for expensive repairs to the fuel tank or sprocket covers. As the guide bar begins to show wear and tear, the chain catcher may become less effective, so replacements may prove necessary.
Low Kickback Chains
Chain design heavily influences whether chainsaws are vulnerable to kickback. Many brands specifically identify which chains have been designed to reduce key risks, particularly for novices.
Stihl, for example, uses a green and yellow color coding system. Chainsaws marked with green adhere closely to the ANSI B175.1 kickback standard. These are preferable in most situations. When extra cutting power is needed, however, yellow chains with lesser kickback protection are available.
Chain Adjuster
While a chain adjuster isn’t as obviously tied to safety as the aforementioned chain catcher, it can prove beneficial by ensuring that the chain remains sufficiently tight.
With improper tension, the chain is far more likely to derail. What’s more, a loose chain will struggle to feed into the wood as needed, thereby prompting the user to bear down excessively on the guide bar.
While many people are successfully able to adjust chains on their own, features such as Stihl’s Quick Chain Adjuster improve the likelihood of maintaining a safe level of chain tension.
Kickback Guard
Often referred to as an anti-kickback pawl, a kickback guard is an attachment designed to reduce common hazards such as sudden upward motions. These are frequently installed on table or radial arm saws but are also available for select chainsaws, such as certain models from Husqvarna.
Protective Equipment for Proper Chainsaw Use
Even if you select the best chainsaw loaded with the most advanced safety features, the potential for injury remains high. As such, you should never embark on a chainsaw project without using protective equipment. Curious about what safety equipment should be worn when operating a chainsaw? Essential chainsaw safety gear includes:
Eye Protection
As we’ve mentioned, accidents involving kickback result in sharp, upward motions that can make the eyes vulnerable. Similarly, exposure to sawdust or wood chips can cause corneal abrasions. Hence, the need for eye protection.
In most cases, chainsaw users turn to one of two main options:
- Safety glasses or goggles: Often constructed from polycarbonate, impact-resistant glasses and goggles protect your eyes from both exposure to debris and blunt force trauma. Many include lens coatings that protect against scratches, UV rays, and more.
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- Face shields with mesh visors: Meant to keep flying dust or chips away from the face, mesh visors limit the prospect of fogging. These are also easy to raise and lower as needed.
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Hearing Protection
Your ears might not be as obviously vulnerable as other parts of the body, but they also require protection. Top options include ear plugs and ear muffs, both of which limit exposure to potentially harmful levels of noise. Muffs are generally preferable to plugs, as they offer more robust protection.
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Many familiar brands offer equipment specifically designed to protect users’ ears. Stihl, for example, sells several types of ear muffs. Husqvarna also offers hearing protectors, as do DeWalt, Black + Decker, and Ryobi. Some models incorporate technologically advanced solutions that also allow you to listen to music or make calls.
Protective Clothing
Many chainsaw lacerations involve the arms, legs, or torso. As such, these areas are just as in need of protection as the eyes, ears, hands, and head. Don’t rely on your everyday apparel to provide adequate protection; you’ll need something a lot more robust.
Your chainsaw wardrobe should begin with cut-resistant legwear. Regular users typically invest in chainsaw chaps, which are buckled over your typical pants. The chaps are often constructed from Kevlar or other materials capable of stopping chainsaws upon contact.
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INTRODUCTION were associated with parenting styles in the
INTRODUCTION
Parents play a highly
influential role in their children’s development. Baumrind (2012) described
that pre-school children raised by parents with differing parenting styles
varied in their degree of social competence. Baumrind (2012) explained that
most of the parents adopt different parenting styles.
Changalwa et.al (2012)
revealed that there was a significant relationship between authoritative
parenting style and academic performance of college students. Maphoso and
Dikeledi (2014) expressed that academic achievement is a factor of many
variables. Academic achievement is thus associated with elitist lifestyle as
well as elevated livelihood in the society.
Jeynes (2003) highlighted
that parental involvement affected the academic achievement of minority
students. Nyarko (2011) mentioned that parenting styles in different cultures
may differentially impact children’s academic achievement.
Hong (2012) stated that
both parental practices and parenting styles influence children’s school
achievement. Efobil and Nwokolo (2011) described that authoritative parenting
style is more common among parents than other styles of parenting.
Fakeye (2014) opined that
there was no significant difference in the reading achievement of pupils from
different parenting style.
Kaisa, Hakan and
Jari-erik (2000) mentioned that adolescents’ achievement strategies were
associated with parenting styles in the family. Three hundred and fifty-four
14-year-old adolescents completed the strategy and attribution questionnaire
and a family parenting style inventory.
Turner, Chandler and
Heffer (2009) described that authoritative parenting continues to influence
academic performance of college students, by revealing that both intrinsic
motivation and self-efficacy predicted academic performance.
Huver, Otten, Vries &
Engels (2010) identified that an authoritarian parenting style is under the
dimensions of demandingness which it involve obedience, conformity, parental
controls and the need to respect parental authority.
Zupancic et al (2004)
narrated that authoritarian parent’s exhibit unfriendly attitude with their
children and demand them to follow rules and decision without any argument.
Authoritarian parents restrain children’s self-expression and freedom desires,
and use power-assertive techniques (physical force, love withdrawal, commands,
and threats) to achieve what they want from their children.
Berg (2011) stated that
authoritarian parents oblige compliance and set elevated requirements. They
focus on success aspects and love is conditional with achievement. They are
less nurturing than the other two styles of parenting. Lazar et al (2009)
defined that parental extreme demandingness or control can include strict
regulations, imposition of decisions and parental beliefs, all of these
parental characteristics show use of power in extreme form.
Zupancic et al (2004)
explained that permissive parents follow a tolerant approach for the sake of
children’s socialization. These parents mostly ignore misconduct displayed by
children. These parents does not maintain control over child’s conduct, however
they exhibit a tolerant and supportive attitude.
Rossman & Rea (2005) narrated
that permissive parents allow their children to experience a high level of
freedom and do not impose rules and regulation to restrain their practices, unless
physical harm is expected. Berg (2011) opined that permissive parents demand
little or almost nothing from their children and maintain a friendly
interrelation.
Academic performance is
the conjunction of various educational outcomes in students. Performance can
show through various aspects, which differ from institution to institution.
Aspects
of performance can include motivation, study skills, communication skills,
creativity, creative writing, grades, student’s working skills,
self-realization, self-reliance and attitude.
A study illustrated that
the positive parenting produces a healthy and successful student Hoghughi &
Long, 2004). Kordi
& Baharudin, 2010; Alsheikh, Parameswaran & Elhoweris (2010) opined
that authoritarian
parenting is mostly found to influence academic performance negatively. There
are many results in the literature regarding the claim that authoritative
parenting is related to lower grades.
Research investigated that
authoritarian parenting is related to higher levels of school problems (Roche,
Ensminger & Cherlin, 2007). A research study narrated
that a negative correlation between permissive parenting and academic grades in
families where parents have no involvement in their children’s education and
has not taken an initiative for a give-and-take relationship with their
children (Kordi & Baharudin, 2010; Alsheikh et al., 2010).
Grobman, (2003); Seid
& Mikre, (2008) expressed that the authoritative parents control the
activities of the children in a logical and reasonable way. These parent are
demanding and accepting, they appreciate oral discussions, explain the children
the logic behind their plans, and solicits their objections when they disagree.
Seid & Mikre (2008)
narrated that the authoritarian parents maintain the strict control on the
behavior and demand complete obedience from their children.
(Grobman
(2003) defined that the permissive parents are more confirming to the demands
and actions of their children. They themselves give less responsibilities and
tasks to their children.
Coil (2005) showed that
some parents are not concerned with the learning of their children; they just
want their children to have good grades in their exams. These parents place
high importance to the result displayed on the report cards of children.
Zimmerman (2001)
described that academic performance can be defined as a self-regulated
learning, including excellence in sports, arts, culture, behavior, confidence,
and communication skills, and it shows how learners control their emotion,
feelings, and actions in order to academically achievement.
Rodriguez, Donovick, and Crowley
(2009) opined that parenting styles are beneficial in
understanding complex behaviors and attitudes associated with child outcomes.
Morawska (2007) stated
that children’s academic motivation and behavior are directly influenced by
family activities and parents’ behavior, which are seen as the external factor.
For instance, there is a positive outcome for both parents and children when
parents interact in a fun and loving way during children’s homework time.
Phillipson (2007)
revealed that parents are seen to communicate their characteristics or
explanations for their children’s achievement in terms of day-to-day
interactions and behavior with their children. Brown &
Iyengar (2008) defined that the foundation for parenting style and academic
achievement is formed by the belief systems and attitudes in parents and their
children.
Karavalis (2003) narrated
that authoritarian parents fail to explain the reasoning behind these rules. If
asked to explain, the parent might simply reply, “Because I said so.”
These parents have high demands, but are not responsive to their children. In
addition, these parents are usually obedience and status oriented, and they
always expect their orders to be obeyed without explanation.
Steinberg, Eisengart,
& Cauffman (2006) mentioned that Interestingly, adolescents with
authoritative parents reported higher grades in school performance than
adolescents with neglectful parents, and demonstrated stronger school
orientation, school engagement, and bonding with teachers than adolescents with
neglectful parents.
Baumrind (2012) opined
that children with uninvolved parents are likely to have low levels of
functioning in many areas. They tend to do poorly in school and, particularly
as they move into high school, are more likely to exhibit delinquent behavior
and to be depressed .
Parenting styles play a
vital role on the academic performance of students. The
study emphasize on the importance of parenting styles that play a beneficial role
in the education of children in order to ensure success.
Therefore, the researcher
wished to conduct the research on the topic of examining the parenting styles
on student’s academic performance in high school.
STATEMENT
OF THE PROBLEM:
The study was focus on
examining the effect of parenting styles on the academic performance of high
school students.
SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY:
Parenting is a family dynamic that often
have a direct impact toward and within a family.There are three types of
parenting styles Authoritative Parenting Styles, Authoritarian Parenting style
and Permissive parenting styles. It is important to look all the parenting
styles and examine its effect on academic performance.
·
This study may be helpful for parents to
know which parenting style is more appropriate for their children.
OBJECTIVE
OF THE STUDY:
The following was the objective of this study:
·
To examine the effects of parenting styles
on academic performance of high school students.
RESEARCH
QUESTIONS:
Following were the research questions of
this study:
1.
Is there any statistically significant
effect of father’s’ parenting styles on academic achievement of high school
students?
2.
is there statistically significant effect
of mother’s parenting styles on academic achievement of high school students?
1.
METHODOLOGY:
1.1 NATURE OF
RESEARCH:
The
research was descriptive in nature.
1.2. RESEARCH DESIGN:
This
was survey study.
1.3. POPULATION:
The
data was collected from all students of all public and private high schools of
Lahore city.
1.4. SAMPLE:
1.4.1.
SAMPLE SIZE:
Total
representative sample was consist of 150 high class students.
1.4.2.
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE:
Random
sampling technique was used to select students.
1.4.3.
NATURE OF PARTICIPANT:
The
high class students of public and private schools in Lahore city was the
participants of the study.
2.
INSTRUMENTS:
Questionnaire
was developed for students as a tool of research.
DATA
COLLECTION:
The
data of the study was collected personally.
DATA
ANALYSIS:
After
collection of data, it was analyzed by using statistical techniques. |
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likely represents a confluence of oral traditions. "New Britain" was wedded to Newton's text in 1835 by composer William Walker to form the hymn familiar today.[1]
Author Gilbert Chase writes that "Amazing Grace" is "without a doubt the most famous of all the folk hymns."[2] Jonathan Aitken, a Newton biographer, estimates that it is performed about 10 million times annually.[3] "Amazing Grace" stands as an emblematic African American spiritual and exemplar of Appalachian shape note hymnody. In the nineteenth century the hymn was sung by First Americans enduring the ordeal of the Trail of Tears, by abolitionists, by soldiers in the U.S. Civil War, and by homesteaders settling the Prairies.[4] By the twentieth century the hymn had achieved international popularity. In mid-century it enjoyed renewed popularity among activists in America's civil rights movement.
"Amazing Grace" is John Newton's spiritual autobiography in verse.[5] He grew up with no particular religious alignment. He was pressed (involuntarily forced) into the Royal Navy and became involved in the Atlantic slave trade after his discharge. In 1748 a storm battered his vessel so severely that he prayed to God for mercy. He continued in the slave trade after this moment of conversion. In 1754 or 1755 he left..[7] For the next few years, Newton was raised by his emotionally distant stepmother while his father was at sea, and spent some time at a boarding school where he was mistreated.[8] At the age of eleven, he joined his father on a ship as an apprentice; his seagoing career would be marked by headstrong disobedience.."[9] His disobedience caused him to be pressed into the Royal Navy, and he took advantage of opportunities to overstay his leave and finally deserted to visit Mary "Polly" Catlett, a family friend with whom he had fallen in love.[10] After enduring humiliation for deserting,[a] he managed to get himself traded to a slave ship where he began a career in slave trading.[b]
Newton often openly mocked the captain by creating obscene poems and songs about him that became so popular the crew began to join in.[11].[c] Newton claimed the only reason he left was because of Polly.[12]
While aboard the ship Greyhound,..[14] After proposing the measure to the captain, Newton had turned and said, "If this will not do, then Lord have mercy upon us!"[15][16] Newton rested briefly before returning to the deck to steer for the next eleven hours. During his time at the wheel he pondered his divine challenge.[14].[17].[18].[19][f]
Working as a customs agent in Liverpool starting in 1756, Newton began to teach himself Latin, Greek, and theology. He and Polly immersed themselves in the church community, and Newton's passion was so impressive that his friends suggested he become a priest in the Church of England. He was turned down by the Bishop of York in 1758, ostensibly for having no university degree,[20] although the more likely reasons were his leanings toward evangelism and tendency to socialize with Methodists.[21] Newton continued his devotions, and after being encouraged by a friend, he wrote about his experiences in the slave trade and his conversion. The Earl of Dartmouth, impressed with his story, sponsored Newton for ordination with the Bishop of Lincoln, and offered him the curacy of Olney, Buckinghamshire, in 1764.[22].
Olney was a village of about 2,500 residents whose main industry was making lace by hand. The people were mostly illiterate and many of them were poor.[3].[23] But his devotion and conviction were apparent and forceful, and he often said his mission was to "break a hard heart and to heal a broken heart".[24].[26] — and Charles Wesley, with whom Newton was familiar. Wesley's brother John, founder of Methodism, had encouraged Newton to go into the clergy.[g].[27]
Newton and Cowper attempted to present a poem or hymn for each prayer meeting. The lyrics to "Amazing Grace" were written in late 1772 and probably used in a prayer meeting for the first time on January 1, 1773.[27])"., love for Christ, and exclamation of joy..[29] Several of Newton's hymns were recognized as great work ("Amazing Grace" was not among them) while others seem to have been included to fill in when Cowper was unable to write.[30].[31]
William Phipps in the Anglican Theological Review and author James Basker, perhaps reflecting a wider understanding of Newton's motives, interpreted the first stanza of "Amazing Grace" as expressing Newton's regret over years spent in the slave trade.[32][33] Newton joined forces with a young man named William Wilberforce, the British Member of Parliament who led the Parliamentarian campaign to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire, culminating in the Slave Trade Act 1807. Though Newton became an ardent and outspoken abolitionist after he left Olney in the 1780s, he never personally connected the hymn that became "Amazing Grace" to anti-slavery sentiments.[34].[35]
And David the king.[36].[37] Newton saw himself a sinner like David who had been chosen, perhaps undeservedly,.".[39]".[38] Grace is recalled three times in the following verse, culminating in Newton's most personal story of his conversion, underscoring the use of his personal testimony with his parishioners.[29]
The sermon preached by Newton was the last of his William Cowper heard in Olney for.[40]
When originally used in Olney, it is unknown what music, if any, accompanied the verses written by John Newton. Contemporary hymnbooks did not contain music and were simply small books.[41])..[42] As neither tune is attributed and both show elements of oral transmission, scholars can only speculate that they are possibly of British origin.[1]
"Amazing Grace", with the words written by Newton and joined with "New Britain", the melody most currently associated with it, appeared for the first time in Walker's shape note tunebook Southern Harmony in 1847.[43]."[44].[45]
Another verse was first recorded in Harriet Beecher Stowe's immensely influential 1852 anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Three verses were emblematically sung by Tom in his hour of deepest crisis.[46].[45].[49].[4][50]
Although the "New Britain" melody has been widely used to set the "Amazing Grace" text ever since the two were first wed, each continued to be put to other uses throughout the nineteenth century. Primitive Baptists in the Appalachian region often used "New Britain" to set other texts and sang the words of "Amazing Grace" to folk song melodies such as "In the Pines", "Pisgah", "Primrose", and "Evan". All employ common (quadruple) meter.[51][52] In the late nineteenth century Newton's words were as often set to a melody named "Arlington" as to "New Britain."".[53][h] Between 1789 and 1799, four variations of Newton's hymn were published in the U.S. in Baptist, Dutch Reformed, and Congregationalist hymnodies;[36] by 1830 Presbyterians and Methodists also included Newton's verses in their hymnals.[54][55]
Revivalism and the development of shape note singing communities in the 19th century propelled hymns like "Amazing Grace" across the U.S. and made them staples of the frontier.[56] In revivalist settings religion was stripped of ceremony and made as plain and simple as possible. Sermons employed repetition and rural vernacular rhetoric to reach rural populations. The offering of personal testimonies, in which converts presented contrasting "before' and "after" pictures of their lives, became a regular feature.[54] "Amazing Grace" lent itself to such use, although the contemporary style of performance created a refrain. This might be adapted from other hymns that employed simplicity and repetition:.[57].[51][52] A tune named "Arlington" accompanied Newton's verses as much as "New Britain" for a time in the late 19th century.
Two revivalist musical arrangers, Dwight Moody and Ira Sankey, gave the hymn international exposure. Moody's preaching and Sankey's musical gifts were significant; their arrangements were the forerunners of gospel music, and churches all over the U.S. were eager to acquire them.[58].[59][60].[61].[62] It was recorded with musical accompaniment for the first time in 1930 by Fiddlin' John Carson, although to another folk hymn named "At the Cross", not to "New Britain".[63] "Amazing Grace" is emblematic of several kinds of folk music styles, often used as the standard example to illustrate such musical techniques as lining out and call and response, that have been practiced in both black and white folk music.[64].[66] Author James Basker states that the song has been employed by African Americans as the "paradigmatic Negro spiritual" because it expresses the joy felt at being delivered from slavery and worldly miseries.[33] Anthony Heilbut, author of The Gospel Sound, states that the "dangers, toils, and snares" of Newton's words are a "universal testimony" of the African American experience..".".[69] It even made an appearance at the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 during Arlo Guthrie's performance.[70].'."[71] Gradually and unexpectedly, the song began to be played on the radio, and then be requested. It rose to number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining on the charts for 15 weeks,[72] as if, she wrote, her fans had been "waiting to embrace it".[73] In the UK, it charted 8 times between 1970 and 1972, peaking at number 5 and spending a total of 75 weeks on popular music charts.[74],[75] and rose as high as number 11 in the U.S.[76][77] It is also a controversial instrumental, as it combined pipes with a military band. The Pipe Major of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards was summoned to Edinburgh Castle and chastised for demeaning the bagpipes.[78] Funeral processions for killed police, fire, and military personnel have often played a bagpipes version ever since.
Aretha Franklin and Rod Stewart also recorded "Amazing Grace" around the same time, and both of their renditions were popular.[i] All four versions were marketed to distinct types of audiences thereby assuring its place as a pop song.[79]."), Entombed (on their compilation Sons of Satan Praise the Lord, 2002) and Dropkick Murphys (2005).[63],.[81] The hymn has been employed in several films, including Alice's Restaurant, Coal Miner's Daughter, and Silkwood. It is referenced in the 2006 film Amazing Grace, which highlights Newton's influence on the leading British abolitionist William Wilberforce,[82] and in the upcoming film biography of Newton, Newton's Grace.[83] The 1982 science fiction film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan used "Amazing Grace" amid a context of Christian symbolism, to memorialize Mr. Spock following his death,[82] but more practically, because the song has become "instantly recognizable to many in the audience as music that sounds appropriate for a funeral" according to a Star Trek scholar.[84] Since 1954 when an organ instrumental of "New Britain" became a bestseller, "Amazing Grace" has been associated with funerals and memorial services.[85] It has become a song that inspires hope in the wake of tragedy, becoming a sort of "spiritual national anthem" according to authors Mary Rourke and Emily Gwathmey.[86]
Performers in more recent decades sometimes make slight changes in Newton's text to avoid the suggestion of self-loathing. The second line, "That saved a wretch like me!" has been rendered "That saved and strengthened me", "save a soul like me", or "that saved and set me free".[87] Some critics, notably the poet Kathleen Norris in her book Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, find the revisions "laughably bland".[88] Newton's "wretchedness" was personal, reflecting a perception of himself as outcast and miserable, as when he was enslaved in Sierra Leone and recognized how far he had fallen in life.[89] Singers who change the words do so to reflect their won experiences.
Also at work is a shift in Christian theology. Newton's words have generally been taken to reflect a Calvinistic view of redemption and grace in which sinners were thought to be so vile that they were unable to change for the better without a rescue action by God. Popular understandings of redemption and human self-worth has changed since John Calvin's ideas held more sway. Grace is more likely to be viewed by religious people today as an innate quality within all persons, akin to the "inner light of Quaker theology. Grace is something to be discovered and uncovered.. "Grace", however, to John Newton had a clearer meaning, as he used the word to represent God or the power of God.[90]
The words of "Amazing Grace" have become as individual as the singer or listener.[91] Newton's own subtlety, in Steve Turner's opinion, leaves the hymn's meaning open to a variety of interpretations, both religious and secular.[92].[24]."[93]".."[5] |
Honor 10 vs Asus Zenfone 5 – битва крутых азиатов
ASUS Zenfone 5Z Vs Honor View 10: What’s The Difference?
ASUS launched its latest smartphone ASUS Zenfone 5Z in India. The smartphone offers flagship features at nearly half prices. Consequently, the Zenfone 5Z is a flagship killer.
Well, a few months ago Honor introduced it’s mid-range offering the Honor View 10. Both these smartphones are available in the similar price brackets.
If you were planning to get any of these smartphones, then here is a comparison; ASUS Zenfone 5Z vs Honor View 10.
ALSO READ: 5 Best Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000 Of Mid 2018!
Zenfone 5Z Vs Honor View 10: Design And Display
ASUS Zenfone 5Z offers a complete Metal and Glass construction that looks and feels premium. The smartphone has a vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint sensor on the back of the smartphone. Furthermore, the smartphone also offers a notch that houses the front-facing camera and the sensors.
ASUS Zenfone 5Z sports a 6.2 inches IPS LCD Display with 1080 x 2246 pixels resolution and 18.7:9 aspect ratio. 95% DCI-P3 coverage coupled with 83.6% screen-to-body ratio.
IMG: CnetHonor View.
The Honor View 10 easily stands out when it comes to overall design language. The display on the View 10 is impressive as well. You get a 5.84 inches IPS LED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2280
Zenfone 5Z Vs Honor View 10: Power And Storage
ASUS Zenfone 5Z is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. The smartphone can easily handle day-to-day tasks, multitasking, and long gaming sessions. Zenfone 5Z offers either 6GB or 8GB RAM and comes in 64GB/128GB/256GB storage options.
On the other hand, you get a Hisilicon Kirin 970 octa-core processor coupled with Mali-G72 MP12 on the View 10. The processing power of Honor View 10 is impressive, and you won’t find any issue with regular day-to-day tasks. Lastly, if performance is your priority then definitely go with the ASUS Zenfone 5Z. Well, you can get the View 10 in 64GB /128GB storage and 4GB/6GB RAM variants.
ALSO READ: Snapdragon 845 Vs Snapdragon 710 Vs Snapdragon 660: What’s The Difference?
Zenfone 5Z Vs Honor View 10: Camera
ASUS Zenfone 5Z a dual camera setup. It offers a 12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, Sony IMX363 sensor, 1.4μm pixel size, f/1.8 aperture, 0.
03s Tri-Tech auto-focus/Dual Pixel PDAF/ 4-axis OIS/EIS, Pro mode with RAW support, a secondary 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, OV8856 sensor, 120-degree wide-angle lens.
The major highlight of the camera is the addition of a second wide angle lens.
IMG: Cnet
The Honor10 has a 24MP monochrome sensor coupled with a 16MP RGB color sensor. The next major highlight of this camera system is the AI 2.0 technology that introduces a good number of new features to this camera.
Zenfone 5Z Vs Honor View 10: Software
ASUS Zenfone 5Z runs on Android 8.0 Oreo with ZenUI 5.0 custom skin. The custom skin consumes a decent amount of resources but offers dozens of additional features. Furthermore, you get improved customization and gesture-based experience. Lastly, the Zenfone 5Z can be upgraded to Android P.
IMG: Cnet
View 10 runs on EMUI 8.1 on top of Android. The skin consumes a considerable amount of resources, but it offers additional features. EMUI 8.1 also provides a decent amount of customization. If bloated animations and icons don’t annoy, you will enjoy the Honor 10.
ALSO READ: ASUS Zenfone 5Z Vs OnePlus 6: What’s The Difference?
Zenfone 5Z Vs Honor View 10: Pricing
The ZenFone 5Z with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 29,999. While the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant retail for Rs. 32,999. Lastly, there is the top-end variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage at Rs. 36,999. On the other hand, Honor View 10 retails for Rs.32,999 but you can get it for as low as Rs.29,999 during sales.
As a conclusion, Asus Zenfone 5Z is overall a better smartphone but if you prefer a better camera and an eye-catching design then the Honor View 10 will be a better option for you. Do share your thoughts and opinions on these smartphones in the comments section below.
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Asus ZenFone 5Z vs Honor 10 vs Nokia 7 Plus: Honor and Nokia should be very nervous
Asus has been on a sort of roll lately, especially in India.
After launching a pretty stellar ZenFone Max Pro M1 to take on affordable phones the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the company is quickly back with a brand new smartphone, this time taking on affordable flagships the OnePlus 6 and Honor 10.
The Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched in India boasting of flagship specs at a price that puts even the OnePlus 6 to shame. Starting at Rs 29,999, the Asus flagship is the cheapest phone to sport a Snapdragon 845 chipset in the country.
The phone obviously directly competes against the OnePlus 6, a comparison on that will follow shortly. However, the ZenFone 5Z's middle 6GB + 128GB variant also competes against the Honor 10, which is priced at Rs 32,999.
The Nokia 7 Plus, on the other hand, may not be a flagship, but it has been a pretty attractive option in the sub-Rs. 30,000 for a few reasons.
The Nokia phone is cheaper at Rs 25,999, but here's where things get interesting – the ZenFone 5Z can also be purchased for as low as Rs 26,999 thanks to a flat Rs 3,000 off via ICICI Bank debit and credit card. This gives HMD Global reasons to worry about the Nokia 7 Plus as well.
Here's what Asus ZenFone 5Z brings to the sub-Rs 30,000 segment
So far, OnePlus has enjoyed the title of being a flagship killer because the company has brought phones that boast flagship specs at an affordable price. But the ZenFone 5Z changes things.
Asus' flagship brings a premium design with glass on the front and the back and a metal frame in between. Completing the premium design is a tall 6.2-inch FHD+ display with a notch cut out and a 19:9 aspect ratio.
Talking about the hardware, the ZenFone 5Z is powered by a flagship Snapdragon 845 chipset and the base variant comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The ZenFone 5Z houses a 3,300mAh battery with fast charging support, supports stereo speakers and High-Res audio, among other things. also supports Face Unlock and what Asus calls ZeniMoji, which is a take on Apple's Animoji feature.
Apart from some powerful hardware, the ZenFone 5Z also highlights a smart AI-based software. The phone runs Android Oreo-based ZenUI and Asus says it has cut down on a lot of bloatware, keeping things cleaner and simpler.Notably, the phone also comes with a lot of AI smarts. The ZenFone 5Z uses AI and machine learning to identify 16 different scenes and objects and adjust the camera settings accordingly to best capture the image.
Asus also uses AI when it comes to charging the phones.
Will Honor 10 be able to stave off the ZenFone 5Z
Honor played its cards right when it launched the Honor 10 in India at Rs 32,999, a price tag that was previously associated with the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T.
Honor was perhaps aware that OnePlus would launch the OnePlus 6 a couple of notches higher.
The Honor 10 an AI-based Kirin 970 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone holds a 3,400mAh battery and Android 8.
1 Oreo-based EMUI 8.1.
The Honor 10 also brings some impressive cameras that include a dual rear camera system that comprises of one 16-megapixel colour or RGB sensor and another 24-megapixel monochrome sensor, and a 24-megapixel camera up front.
The Honor 10 is arguably more visually appealing than the Asus ZenFone 5Z. The cameras are perhaps at par with what Asus' flagship offers, although the Honor 10's selfie camera will be hard to beat.
Both the phones rely heavily on AI when it comes to recognising scenes and capturing that ideal photo. In fact, the ZenFone 5Z may have a bit on advantage thanks to its wide-angle lens.As for the performance, a Snapdragon 845 chipset will be faster compared to the Kirin 970 and the ZenFone 5Z gets an advantage there as well.
ZenFone 5Z has the potential to rattle the segment and make Honor and Nokia sweat quite a bit
But perhaps the biggest deciding factor will be the software. The Honor 10 has a pretty cluttered EMUI OS that takes a little getting used to. It is also filled with bloatware that can weigh down on the phone after a while. The ZenFone 5Z also has a skin on top, but Asus has made its ZenUI simpler, cleaner with fewer pre-loaded apps, and this should see a few takers.
Nokia 7 Plus has one big advantage
You might think it's a little unfair comparing the Nokia 7 Plus with the ZenFone 5Z. The Nokia 7 Plus runs on a mid-range chipset and not Snapdragon 845.
But one will inevitably have to compare the two considering the ZenFone 5Z can be purchased for as low as Rs 26,999 after a flat Rs 3,000 discount offered via ICICI Bank debit and credit card.
This makes the ZenFone 5Z even more attractive than before ad challenges HMD's mid-range handset that is found for Rs 25,999.
The Nokia 7 Plus may not come with a glass design, but the phone looks quite premium being machined a single block of Series 6000 aluminium and getting a ceramic coating on the back with copper accents all around. Beyond the design, however, the Nokia 7 Plus has one really big advantage over the ZenFone 5Z – stock Android.
ALSO READ: Asus ZenFone 5Z is cheapest phone in India with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 but software is its main USP
The Nokia 7 Plus is perhaps the only phone in this segment that comes with pure, stock Android.
It is also the only phone right now that's part of the Android One program, which means the phone will get regular Android security updates and a guarantee of Android P and Q in the future. The same cannot be said about the ZenFone 5Z and Honor 10.
As a pure Android phone, it doesn't get better than the Nokia 7 Plus. In fact, thanks to a well optimised software, the Nokia 7 Plus manages to perform well with a Snapdragon 660 chipset.Overall, I would say that the ZenFone 5Z has the potential to rattle the segment and make Honor and Nokia sweat quite a bit.
Both the Honor 10 and Nokia 7 Plus are admirable phones that look great and perform really well, but the ZenFone 5Z sits in a position where it is able to attack both of them on either direction.
It offers an all-round flagship package at a price point that is absolutely stellar. But we'll know just how good the ZenFone 5Z really is in our detailed review so stay tuned for that.
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Голосуй за лучший смартфон года! ZenFone 5 против Honor 8X – Технологии Onliner
«Это кнопка не за „Самсунг“, а против „айфона“», — гласит самый популярный к предыдущей алке. Граждане и правда в едином порыве «слили» iPhone Xs и продвинули в полуфинал Galaxy Note 9.
Сегодня же столкнем лбами два недорогих, но примечательных смартфона. Настало время сражения за место в полуфинале между ASUS ZenFone 5 и Honor 8X.
В свое время оба аппарата оставили крайне положительные впечатления. Но кто же лучший?
О системе отбора и размещения смартфонов в турнирной таблице мы подробно писали в прошлый раз. Кратко о самом главном: по вторникам за звание лучшего из лучших сражаются флагманские телефоны, по пятницам — недорогие, но показавшиеся нам значимыми аппараты.
Кстати о наших сегодняшних героях. Сначала вспомним, чем нам приглянулся продукт тайваньской компании.
ASUS ZenFone 5
Во-первых, внешний вид. «Зен» моментально вызывает ассоциации с куда более дорогим iPhone X. Многие сразу принимают его за детище «яблочной» компании. Даже включив дисплей! Лишь пару секунд спустя самые глазастые замечают нехарактерную для «айфонов» широкую рамку внизу. Да и «монобровь» поменьше, чем у образца для подражания.
Чем дольше держишь ZenFone 5 в руках, тем скорее понимаешь – не iPhone. Фактура не та, стекло спереди и сзади чересчур выступает над рамкой. Ну, оно и понятно, все же ценовые категории совсем разные.
6,2-дюймовый дисплей сделан по технологии IPS, а не более дорогой и модной OLED. На самом деле к экрану не придерешься. Здесь и разрешение, достаточное чтобы не увидеть отдельных пикселей, и поддержка работы в перчатках, и высокая яркость, и сочная картинка. Отличная матрица!
А еще ZenFone 5 может похвастаться стереодинамиками. За низкие частоты отвечает громкоговоритель внизу, телефонный динамик специализируется на средних и высоких частотах. На максимальной громкости все дребезжит, но если подойти к вопросу без фанатизма, слышится смартфон достойно. В наушниках все и того лучше.
Начинка не топовая, но смартфон, напоминаем, не флагманский. Snapdragon 636 с 4 ГБ оперативной памяти достаточно для того, чтобы не чувствовать себя обладателем ущербного бюджетника со сплошными тормозами вместо резвого «акселератора». Вот бы еще фирменный интерфейс подкрутили, который время от времени «лагает».
Во время обзора ZenFone 5 понравился нам главным образом благодаря камере. 12-мегапиксельный (f/1.8) сенсор IMX363 и 8-мегапиксельный (широкоугольный, f/2.0) с помощью искусственного интеллекта и оптической стабилизации способны выдавать шикарные фото. Конечно, с учетом цены и условий, в которых ведется съемка.
Летом во время обзора смартфон стоил около 1000 рублей, что показалось нам чересчур много. К сегодняшнему дню цена снизилась на 200 рублей и модель стала выглядеть интереснее. Но достаточно ли этого для того, чтобы называться лучшим?
Honor 8X
Это более свежий аппарат, который появился в Беларуси около полутора месяцев назад. Аппарат вышел примечательный, а потому без него в нашей мегабитве смартфонов никак не обойтись.
В отличие от соперника, Honor 8X совсем не похож на iPhone. Но это не означает, что дизайн у телефона простенький и невзрачный. Как раз наоборот! Все, кому мы показывали Honor 8X в красном цвете, как минимум отметили необычность оформления.
Переливающиеся под разным углом оттенки смотрятся актуально. Также взгляд цепляется за прямоугольник, как бы отделенный от остальной части крышки. На фоне смартфонной серости такое оформление воспринимается как ясный солнечный день среди пасмурной слякотной осени.
Особенно хороши красный и синий цвета.Гигантский 6,5-дюймовый дисплей занимает больше 90% фронтальной поверхности Honor 8X. Панель, как и в случае с ZenFone 5, выполнена по технологии IPS.
Опять-таки, матрица качественная, ничем не хуже той, что установлена в аппарате от ASUS. Но надо учитывать размеры — 8X получил огромный экран и, следовательно, обладает более крупными размерами.
У конкурента дисплей существенно меньше, но и сам телефон компактнее.
Динамик здесь монофонический, но приличного качества. Камер две, но в компоновке 20+2 Мп. Второй сенсор нужен для «замыливания» фона при портретной съемке. Есть искусственный интеллект, а вот оптической стабилизации нет. Снимки для этой ценовой категории неплохие, но не более того.
Процессор установлен собственной разработки. Судя по всему, производительность Kirin 710 находится примерно на уровне Snapdragon 636. Так что и здесь паритет с ZenFone 5. А вот батарея держит лучше. Если для смартфона от ASUS одной зарядки хватало чуть больше, чем на сутки, то Honor 8X у нас стабильно выдерживал два дня.
К преимуществам 8X также отнесем наличие слотов для двух SIM-карт и карты памяти. А вот за наличие устаревшего во всех смыслах порта microUSB вместо Type-C обидно. Кроме того, хотелось бы быструю зарядку и оптическую стабилизацию. На эти претензии производитель отвечает стоимостью — цены на Honor 8X стартуют от 550 рублей.
Так какой же из этих двух смартфонов лучший? Время выбирать.
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Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Honor 10: The Battle of Budget Flagship Smartphones
The Asus Zenfone 5Z was officially unveiled quite recently and we have been quite impressed with it so far. In a time where manufacturers are gunning for the top spot of the flagship killer race, the Zenfone 5Z positions itself as a worthy contender.
its pricing, the phone ends up being a direct competitor to the Honor 10 (review) which happened to be another affordably priced, flagship class smartphone. Both phones offer top-of-the-line specs and performance, and one might be hard-pressed when deciding to choose between the two.
We will make the decision easier for you be pitting these phones against each other to see which emerges victorious.
Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Honor 10: Price in India, Storage Options
In India, the Honor 10 is only offered in one storage configuration with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage space that retails for Rs. 32,999. This phone does not provide support for further storage expandability.
The Zenfone 5Z, on the other hand, will release in three storage configurations and all of them can support microSD card expansion up to 512GB.
The base variant comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage with a price tag of Rs. 29,999. The next storage variant is priced at Rs. 32,999 which is the same as the Honor 10, but it offers 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage.
The top-end variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal memory will cost you Rs. 36,999.
Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Honor 10: Design, Display
Both phones offer premium glass + metal unibody constructions that are a pleasure to hold.
Side by side, the Honor 10 looks better because of its unique colour profile that has an exceptional pop when looked at from different angles.Both phones do get fingerprint scanners but the Zenfone 5Z’s is at the back, while the Honor 10’s scanner blends seamlessly beneath the front glass below the display.
Both smartphones also boast notched, IPS LCD screens. The Zenfone 5Z’s display measures 6.2-inches and has a 1080 x 2246 resolution with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio, 402ppi density, and an 83.6% screen-to-body ratio. On the other hand, the Honor 10’s screen measures 5.84 inches and has a 1080 x 2280 resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio, 432ppi density, and a 79.9% screen-to-body ratio.
Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Honor 10: Performance, Software
Powering the Zenfone 5Z is a quad-core Snapdragon 845 chipset with highest CPU clock speeds at 2.7Ghz. The Honor 10 is powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset which has its CPU’s highest clock speeds at 2.4Ghz. While synthetic benchmarks may have some ups and downs, the real-world performance difference of these two flagship SoCs is barely discernable.
The main difference comes with how their software works with this CPU. Both phones run Android Oreo out-of-the-box, but the Zenfone 5Z comes with Asus’ ZenUI 5.0 while the Honor 10 has its EMUI 8.1. EMUI has a much better look and feel, with loads of customisation options. ZenUI has fewer customizations and suffers from a lack of optimisation.
Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Honor 10: Audio
This is one category worth taking a look at since Asus has invested quite a bit on the audio capabilities of the Zenfone 5Z.
Audiophiles will have a blast thanks to the phone’s dual NXP amplifiers and the fact that the it is a DTS Headphones X certified device.
Not only does the phone have dual loudspeakers, but it also offers custom presets for close to a hundred headphones and earphones from all major brands for an optimum audio experience.
While there isn’t anything wrong with the single speaker and standard 3.5mm headphone jack of the Honor 10, the Zenfone 5Z is leagues ahead of anyone at this price range.
Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Honor 10: Camera
The camera is a department where the Honor attempts to get the lead back from Asus. The Zenfone 5Z offers a decent package with its 12MP+8MP camera setup at the back and an 8MP sensor at the front for selfies. However, the Honor 10 offers a better proposition with its 16MP+24MP rear camera configuration and 24MP selfie shooter at the front.
Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Honor 10: Battery
Battery life on the two phones is pretty comparable. The Zenfone 5Z comes with a 3300mAH battery while the Honor 10 sports a 3400mAH cell. Both have their own versions of fast charging and should provide similar overall backups.
Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Honor 10: Verdict
This was one of the tightest races we have seen with smartphones of such calibre. Both phones have respectable builds with the Zenfone 5Z having a larger screen-to-body ratio display while the Honor 10 has better looks and marginally better display pixel density.
Battery and performance were the same but the Honor 10 leads in software optimisations and features. The Zenfone 5Z, on the other hand, offers better value for money with its larger storage capacities and further expandability options. The main deciding factor comes down to the audio and camera capabilities.
Audio lovers will be absolutely blown away with the Zenfone 5Z while photography enthusiasts should stick with the Honor 10.
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Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Honor 10 : Complete Comparison of Two Great Phones
Updated on 2018-07-04 by Tejas Upmanyu
It is the time of the mid-rangers. As people start seeing the value mid-range smartphones have to offer, the category has been bursting onto the scene, with more and more smartphones with better and more complete set of features to woo the customers.
Here we have compared two of these amazing mid-range devices which give a hard knock on the grounds of ‘value for money’ and stack up against the s of much loved OnePlus flagships. As the number of solid choices increases, so does the confusion concerning which is better than other – we’ve got you covered.
In this article, we bring you the comparison of Asus Zenfone 5z vs Honor 10.
1. Design & Build
Both the smartphones, being confident mid-rangers come from the same school of marketing strategy which seeks to levy the iconic iPhone X notch, with minimal side bezels and a polished metal body draped by solid glass on both sides, this is the story of almost every high-end/mid-range smartphone launched in 2018, and both Asus Zenfone 5Z, Honor 10 fit right in.
That doesn’t take away the fact that both of these smartphones are hilariously gorgeous. You can keep staring at them, as long as you want.
Starting with Zenfone 5Z, the smartphone has a polished, chamfered metal finish with glass on both sides. The smartphone looks a lot on the premium end and weighing in at 155grams, It is quite comfortable to hold as well. At front fascia, there’s almost nothing but a display with the exception of a well-cut notch.Honor 10 has a new trend in design, much Huawei’s P20 Pro, the ‘Phantom Blue’ model comes with a rear which has a gradual gradient from aqua to purple, which looks refreshing and stunning. Weighing at 153 grams, the smartphone is quite nice to hold in hand.
Both the smartphones speak highly of premier design and build quality but are also prone to fingerprints and smudges and of course, at the end of It – It is glass and It breaks.
So, we don’t vouch for durability here, If kept well, these smartphones are built well and will age gracefully.
In the design front, we’ll give Honor 10 a slight nick – all credits to the Phantom Blue model, but Asus Zenfone 5Z is quite a beauty in Itself as well, so we’ll leave the judgment on you.
2. Displays
Asus Zenfone 5Z brings a 6.2 inch, IPS LCD Panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels at an aspect ratio of 18.7:9, all thanks to the notch.
The pixel density stands out at ~402PPI what It translates to is really punchy colours, strong contrast levels, and amazing viewing angles. The display carries a lot of brightness, which makes sunlight readability a thing on Zenfone 5Z.
The colours are well balanced and crisp, without too much oversaturation.
Talking of Huawei Honor 10, the display is 5.84 inches, IPS LCD panel much the Zenfone 5Z with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels same as Zenfone 5Z but since the display is a bit smaller, the pixel density is a little higher at ~432 PPI.
This display speaks quality or should we say exudes quality. The colours are amazing, crisp and sharp with decent brightness levels not as much as Zenfone 5Z.
The contrast levels are quite impressive as well, overall we rate it as a solid mid-range offering from Huawei.
In the display comparison, we rate Asus Zenfone 5Z having a better display when compared to Huawei Honor 10, the difference is not very big though.
3. Internals & Performance
Often we find that Internals are almost same for budget-impressive mid-rangers but that’s not the very case here. Starting with Zenfone 5Z packing the best out there – Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 at its heart with 8 cores (4×2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver).
The performance, we don’t need to give a certificate here as It is the best you can get in the Android space right now in 2018. Coupled with a large, 6GB of RAM, It takes multi-tasking, app switching times to shreds of a second.
On the gaming front, there is Adreno 630 which again is more than capable of handling games from the Play Store.Zenfone 5Z packs the best processor in Android phone in 2018- Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Let’s talk about Honor 10 now, with HiSilicon Kirin 970 at Its heart, the Huawei’s foundry is not yet in the same ranks as Snapdragons. Kirin 970 is an octa-core SoC with 4×2.
4 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53.
The performance is undoubtedly lag-less and stutters free, It is almost flagship grade as you won’t see it falling off on performance scales but It is not close to Snapdragon 845 yet.
For gaming, Mali-G72 MP12 is there, it is capable but not the best of the lot. Presence of 6GB of RAM makes things a lot smoother and snappier, so you won’t observe any major difference in real-life usage but we expect Snapdragon 845 to age better than Kirin 970.
Asus Zenfone 5Z comes in three variants with 64 GB, 6GB of RAM, 128 GB, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB, 8 GB RAM while the Huawei Honor 10 is available out there with 128 GB, 6 GB RAM configuration. Asus Zenfone 5Z seems to shatter skies with 274499 points on AnTuTu Benchmark while Huawei Honor 10 is comfortably behind at 200440 points.
Clearly, in the processor and power comparison, Zenfone 5Z easily wins over the Honor 10.
You can read our the in-depth comparison of Snapdragon 845 vs Kirin 970 processors.
4. Camera Comparison
Mid-range has been seeing a lot of competition in terms of camera performance and here we have some of it as well. Asus Zenfone 5Z sports a dual camera setup comprised of a primary 12 MP (f/1.8, 24mm, 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, PDAF) shooter and a secondary 8 MP (f/2.
0, 12mm, 1/4″, 1.12µm) sensor with gyro EIS and dual-LED (dual tone) flash. On the other side, Huawei Honor 10 features a dual camera organization with a primary 16 MP (f/1.8) sensor and a secondary 24 MP B/W (f/1.8) sensor with gyro-EIS (1080p) and LED flash.
Now that we have got specs the way, let’s talk about the image quality of both of these setups. Asus Zenfone 5Z captures beautiful shots in daylight with details in abundance, nice contrast levels, and colours.The exposure is right on point as well but If you love taking zoomed shots, then this is going to be disappointing for you. In unfavourable conditions and low-light, the camera isn’t exactly any special besides there’s coarse noise, But the autofocus is really amazing on Zenfone 5Z.
The performance is quite competitive in the mid-range and Its a decent camera with a score of 90 on DxOMark.
Asus Zenfone 5Z captures beautiful shots in daylight with details in abundance, nice contrast levels, and colours.
Huawei Honor 10 takes stunning daylight photos with deep contrast levels, less aggressive AI based oversaturation, enough details, and low-levels of noise thanks to multi-frame stacking.
There is over sharpening sometimes but not too much. As with Zenfone 5Z, low-light performance isn’t all too impressed with a lot of softness and noise.
Contrast gets all too misplaced but the colour detail is well preserved.
The front cameras have some substantial difference with Zenfone 5Z packing an 8 MP (f/2.0, 24mm, 1/4″, 1.
12µm), gyro EIS, 1080p sensor which takes decent daylight selfies but nothing much impressive in low-light, Honor 10, on the other hand, flaunts a 24 MP, f/2.0, 1080p which takes in a lot of details and while the day-light performance is good, nightlife is certainly a lot behind. So which one is better?
Both the cameras are quite close by being excellent mid-range options but if you are a camera freak, not so much. Huawei Honor 10 takes a slight lead over Asus Zenfone 5Z.
5. Software
So here we are Software, we love software and its ability to make the hardware fly or stoop to the basement of hell. Asus Zenfone 5Z runs on Android 8.
1 Oreo the box with ZenUI custom skin on top and this is quite close to stock Android, so we do have a soft spot there. Huawei Honor 10 runs on Android Oreo 8.1 as well, with EMUI8.
1 on top, while we’ve said it previously that EMUI is one of the most sophisticated skins out there and It still stands.
There are a plethora of features in EMUI 8.1, some more useful than others, some not. EMUI sees an addition of Machine Learning to predict usage patterns and optimize performance and other aspects of your smartphone quite MIUI 10.
The experience is stutter-free and frustration free, responsive and speedy at all times. ZenUI is not that loaded but that also means better performance, snappier interface and yes no tons of bloatware, which EMUI 8.1 is replete with.
Both the skins support the notch and there comes the face unlock, who could miss that? We’d to say that EMUI is the better one with lots of features but the simplicity and efficacy of ZenUI make us consider that.
6. Battery, Charging & More
Starting out with Zenfone 5Z, 3300mAh battery inside this one is just enough to pull you through the day but If you are a heavy user, the custom demands you keep the charger with you.
Expectedly, there is fast charging support via USB-C on the device. Huawei Honor 10 runs on a 3400mAh battery which lasts well through the day without any compromises. Fast charging is there via USB-C but It is not as impressive as we’d expected.
There is no wireless charging as well, despite those shiny glass backs.
Moreover, there is no IP rating for both these smartphones, so the distant from liquids you keep them, the better. For music lovers, Asus Zenfone 5Z comes with DTS X support via 3.5mm jack. Which pumps powerful, balanced and enriched sound.
7. Price & Availability
Asus Zenfone 5Z is a Flipkart Exclusive smartphone launched on 4th of July so may the force be with you if you wanna buy this beauty. the 6GB-64GB is priced at Rs 29999 only, 8GB-128 GB is priced at 32999 and 8GB-256GB is priced at 36999.
With this pricing, Asus has raised the bar for the pricing to performance ratio of a budget flagship device.
Asus Zenfone 5Z now is in direct contention with the s of OnePlus 6. Oh and by the way, we did a comparison with OnePlus 6 as well, which one of these is the winner, check out here. Huawei Honor 10 is out there on Flipkart at ₹ 32,999.
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Twilight: A Movie Observation
Due to popular demand and the fact that I am writing this week, I am posting some classic blogs. First up is my observation of the first Twilight movie and what I think of this piece of literary dreck.
Okay, let me just say that I’ve read three of the four angst filled vampire books that have been sweeping the nation. While I’ven’t read Breaking Dawn, of the first three books in the series, Twilight was the best. The others are even more confusing and angst filled if that is possible. Why am I going on about the book? Because I am going to compare the book and the movie. If you haven’t read the book – tough. Deal with it.
So the premise is that Bella Swan comes to a tiny Washington town called Forks. I pictured more tress but then I was also thinking that Forks was in Oregon for some reason so there ya go. Vampires should pick Oregon to hang out in because there are only 500 people living in the entire State. Anyway…
Her Dad is the head cop. I pictured their house a little more… rustic. Smaller, more cave like. I mean, we all know that men on their own, live like bears with furniture unless they are gay. Then they live like a spread from Architectural Digest.
So Bella goes to school and meets…. The Cullens. They are white. I don’t mean Caucasian, I mean WHITE like marble. They are beautiful, stuck up and odd in a … well, out of time way. You have Rosalie who is perfect. The blond ice bitch from hell that no one would ever have a chance with even if she wasn’t undead. There is her hulking jock boyfriend who has that striking jarhead look and has no neck. The best Cullen kid is Alice. Perky, quirky and totally cool. She’s dragging around a newly turned vampire who has this glazed look on his face. It’s the look most people get when they are in a room full of bloody steak and lamb chops and fois gras and have been forced to eat lettuce and tofu for the past year or 5. You think he’s going to take down the next student like a hunting lion. Oooooo, if you have ever seen Mike Judge’s new show The Goode Family about that whacky PC, vegan family – he looks like the perpetually starved “vegan dog”.
Now Bella and Edward, because let’s face it, these are the two everyone is gaga about. Ummmm, not pretty enough. I know, no one ever writes angsty books about romantic ugly people. It doesn’t happen. They are beautiful people that have a “fatal flaw”. Hers is that she’s clumsy (which I really didn’t see except her falling down once) and his is that he’s an undead bloodsucker. Not really anything to completely offset the fact that they are good looking. I just didn’t think the actors were as good looking as they are suppose to be.
I don’t know about you but Cedric Diggery just doesn’t get my heart going. He’s a good looking kid, don’t get me wrong. But he’sn’t heart stopping, head turning gorgeous. He doesn’t personify the kind of beauty that is only seen in the Angels and nasty dreams in your mind.
Bella, not so much. The dye job on her hair is a mess. My opinion is she needs a type of ethereal beauty to offset what a whiny, angsty, nutty, head case she’s. I would have just let the car hit her and be done with it. I would think a movie about Alice would be much more entertaining anyway.
I’ve heard that people think Edward is a stalker because he’s obsessed with Bellas scent and hangs outside her window for months watching her sleep. Let me explain something to you that only teen girls understand. This is romantic and cool and awesome. It’s warm and happy and safe until sex comes along and ruins everything. One of my friends once said the definition between a stalker and a romantic is whether you like him or not. If you dig him, it’s cool. If he’s a slimy troll, It’s creepy and gross. The problem is most guys don’t understand they are the slimy trolls. No really, you are. Only otherworldly beautiful guys full of mystery and intensity get to watch you sleep from your roof for 3 months. You? Nope, you are a creepy, slimy troll.
Let me also state for the record – Vampires… Don’t… Sparkle!!!! They don’t have skin like diamonds that scintillates in the sun. They are fabulous and gay like Lestat or are brooding & scary like Dracula or are punk & hot & scary like Keifer Sutherland. They Do Not SPARKLE!!!
Here is the basic plot line in a nutshell: Girl moves to small town, vampire likes girl, girl hates boy, girl is intrigued with boy and his mysterious eyes, boy saves girls life, girl obsesses about boy, girls father doesn’t approve of boy (but would rather she bone werewolf boy from the other side of the tracks), girl is happy, boy is happy, girl is in mortal peril as bad guys want to kill/eat her, chase ensues, much self blame is cast, much angst occurs, boy & girl end up together, bad guy plots revenge.
Not very original. It makes me want to hurl when some people who are either idiots or paid off say that the author is the most brilliant storyteller of our time! WTF??! No, not even close. I’ve hundreds of authors I can name that are better than her. She’sn’t fit to wipe the dirt from their shoes. Her writing it pedantic, the plotting is plodding and the angst of the characters only increases as the books continue.
The one good thing about the movie. It’s better than the book and as I said, Twilight has been the best book of the first three that I read. The movie is only a bit shy of 2 hours so you miss out on 6 additional hours of angst and plodding plot line. The movie does speed elements up though the alone time between Edward and Bella is boring as all hell unless you are 14 years old and a girl. If you are a boy and don’t think this is boring, I fear for you because no self respecting gay boy would find this interesting either.
Is this a great movie? No.. Is it a good movie? I’ll give it that on the condition you don’t pay more than $3 which leaves Netflix or a similar rental because movie prices will never be $3 again. If you have a spare hour and 53 minutes that you don’t mind tossing, go for it. I personally think It’s fine to watch while you are doing something else like beading or sewing or double clicking your mouse. Personally I think the best ending for this series would be “And then Buffy staked the whole Cullen family and we all lived happily ever after.”
Vagisil vs. Springtime Clean = Why?
For todays Friday Tech Column, I thought I would talk about eCommerce and bookstores and red pumps but then a commercial for Vagisil came on and everything went to hell in a handbasket. According to the commercial, this woman just can’t “wash away the odor with regular soap and water, it keeps coming back.” Really?
Let me get this straight. We can’t show condom ads in prime time or commercials for jock itch but douches and feminine wipes are fine.
In our Puritanical world, sex is bad and dirty unless you are a GOP congressman getting a reach around in an airport bathroom because you are so far in the closet you’ve found Narnia. Sex is bad when you are trying to educate people about birth control or diseases but perfectly fine if it’s a near naked women squirming all over the hood of a car.
Men’s issues like jock itch are not fodder for prime time TV commercials but we can tell women they are dirty, they smell bad, they are just “wrong” and need a chemical solution to make them “fresh” like a pine forest.
Don’t believe me? This is straight off the Vagasil website next to their feminine wash. (BTW my comments are the ones in brackets, if you couldn’t tell already by the snark.)
No one understands a woman’s body quite like the makers of Vagisil. (You silly girl, you can’t be expected to understand your own body!)
In many cases, there’s no need to see a doctor or live with embarrassment. (Embarrassment from what? Personally I would be embarrassed to step foot outside with a miasma of “truck stop pine deodorant” floating around my va jay jay like a dark cloud.) Instead, these feminine products give women the confidence they need to look and feel their best. (I don’t need vagina chemicals to give me confidence, I have a brain.)
Since women’s yeast infection symptoms cannot always be kept at home,Vagisil offers their Medicated Anti-Itch Wipes that are perfect for on-the-go. (Gee and I thought the epitome of on-the-go was the new micro ground ice coffee from Starbucks!)
They come wrapped in individual packets so you can stick a couple in your purse or car for when you need them the most. (ummm WHY aren’t you going to a doctor if you’re sooo itchy you have to stash wipes all over Hell and gone.)
Understanding a woman’s body, Vagisil also offers a selection of products that are used for maintenance, keeping the down-there area feeling fresh and clean at all times. (Down-there area? Really? Can’t you just say Vagina? Let’s all say it together – Vagina! Vagina! Vagina! Don’t you feel better now? I feel all fresh and clean myself.)
If you are unsure if you’re suffering from a yeast infection, the company offers a testing kit that screens for vaginal infections. Therefore, if you come up with a positive result, you will know the symptoms to treat. This is part of the vision of this company; to educate women on vaginal irritation and infection, treating the symptoms in a safe manner.
(Ah, wait a minute… are you a DOCTOR? So you expect women to self-diagnose a yeast infection with your stupid kit and then use your product? What if they’re wrong? Are you going to pick up the bill if it turns into something worse because women were basically told they didn’t need to see a professional? I’m thinking no. I think if something worse did happen you would point to the very small print on the box that said “Haha, just kidding. You should check with a medical professional before putting anything up your hoo hoo. We aren’t responsible if you fell for the whole “you are stupid and dirty” schtick.”
Fortunately, all of Vagisil’s products can be purchased online, without having to go to the store or risk the chance of seeing that cute boy next door. (So God forbid the “cute boy next door” sees you buying peesh deodorant. Who does this happen to? I mean really! If you are that insecure, bury the feminine wipes box in a pile of chewing gum, magazines and potato chips like an insecure teen buying condoms. On the other hand, you don’t NEED feminine wipes! There is nothing wrong with you that showering doesn’t fix. If you reek, you need to see a real doctor because something is wrong and then you can get your yeast cream from the pharmacist like a normal person. You don’t have insurance? No problem! You can go to a clinic and then the doctor can tell you which over the counter item to get IF that’s the problem.)
Do we really need more reasons to feel bad and doubt ourselves ladies? Why put money into the coffers of chemical companies unless you need the product for a genuine medical reason? Why all the vagina hate ladies? I thought we got over all that when “The Vagina monologues” came out. Let’s promise each other that we will love our vaginas, not treat them like second class citizens and we won’t roll around in soapy water, eating a hamburger on the hood of a car. Not unless a hot fireman does it first. |
What to DO to GIVE Referrals
Arc: Reciprocity | What’s Your Process
Conversation lead by the: North Fulton Team
What to DO to GIVE Referrals
Arc: Reciprocity | What’s Your Process
Conversation lead by the: North Fulton Team
For me, the first thing that I do is decide whether I know enough about what the client is asking me to realize that a referral is even possible. Once I recognize that a referral opportunity has arisen based on what the client has requested, I run through a mental checklist of anyone that I know that could be a potential answer to the client to question/issue. Third, the differentiator for who gets the ultimate referral if there are multiple individuals who meet the criteria depends entirely upon the type of referral. Generally, things such as geographic location, prior interactions (whether business or personal), and price (based upon the client’s potential budget) are the biggest differentiators between multiple referral partners.
When I understand what they want I generally have a few people who could fit, and one who is an exact fit.
Then I ask myself if I can trust that person to take good care of my client.
Example: three times I’ve referred friends to Paul Schimek. I set their expectation by telling them they will never wonder what’s going on, because 20 minutes before they think of a question Paul will call them with the answer.
When the case is done they always tell me how cared for they were — and **that** is what makes me comfortable referring to him again.
For my business, the minute I hear a need that is not being addressed is when I think of a possible referral. Then, I think about the person I am about to refer to. Are they are good fit? Will the person I am referring benefit from the referral? Typically, yes, and finally my most important requirement is that my client, the one I referred, is well taken care of. I expect that, and when good care is delivered, I will refer over and over.
The very first step is recognizing the opportunity. When team members include great Kindling Questions in their info minutes it really helps to identify potential referrals that I wouldn’t have ever considered on my own.
The next thing I ask myself is who do I know that can solve this issue for my client, friend, or family member?
Once I have thought of a few potential referrals I ask myself who will do the best work for this person and create the best possible experience? This is where credibility becomes critical for me. I see all referrals as a reflection on me and my business so, credibility is a MAJOR factor in who gets the referral. Referrals are earned, not owed.
Lastly, I am fortunate that I am in a classification that allows me to sub on almost any team. Over my years in Power Core I have subbed a lot. As such I often find myself with multiple credible options to refer out. So when I find myself in a situation where I can refer 2 or 3 different GREAT companies that I trust to give my referral an excellent experience, I make the final determination by proximity.
When I refer, it starts with LISTENING to clients/friends/acquaintances. At times they will talk out loud about needing to find somebody to help them with a service. When I hear it, or if they directly ask, “Do you know…”, I think upon my circle of networking and business peers. If I believe one of them is a likely good fit, I tell my client/friend/etc that I know this great guy/lady who will be able to help them with their need, and then I make the connection. I will not refer to anyone who hasn’t earned credibility in my eyes or in those of whom I trust. So:
1. Listen
2. Connect the dot to a referral (mentally)
3. Assess if both the referral and client/friend will be likely satisfied in the end
4. Refer!
In my eyes, the first connection starts me making sure I have a clear understanding about the type of referral someone is seeking and what they hope will transpire because of this introduction.
Example: “Do you know any CPA’s that you would recommend?” (Several CPA’s have come to mind)
• My follow up: “What are some of the things you hope your CPA will be able to help you with?”
• “A friend and I are planning to start buying homes to renovate and then resell, so someone familiar with real estate is important to us.” (One firm stands out and I can offer specific examples of how this firm is someone they need to talk to).
I have found that one or two clarifying questions offers a wealth of insight which helps me be a more effect connector.
From there, previous personal experience or other client’s experiences, responsiveness, ease to work with, and trust are all potential third differentiators.
Ultimately, I want to be known as someone who has tools, resources, and “connections” which put people on a direct path to the solutions they seek. So, asking more questions helps me make more effective connections.
I’m listening closely for the clients requirements and to see if it is a match with the person I had in mind. If so, then I want to ascertain if there is a good fit in personalities. If so, I make a referral.
Listening is the most important part of giving a referral. I listen to what is going on in my customers and friends lives and then think of the people I enjoy Tuesday mornings with the to make a referral. Kindling questions often lead to great referrals.
Donna Chunglo
When I’m talking to a client that has an unmet need, I listen to them explain what they have done so far and why they haven’t been unsuccessful in satisfying their need.
I ask questions that answer their level of urgency, is there a time limit that raises their urgency. Such as getting settled into a new home before school starts. Is it something they want to do or have to do?
What is the expectant result from the person I would recommend and is it a rational expectation? If they will tell me, what is their budget and does it match the services required?
Depending on the services required, is geographic location relevant?
If I am fortunate to know several people that could satisfactorily provide the service required by my client, friend or family, then I look at factors such as experience level, reputation for ease of doing business with them, and do people generally tend to trust them.
Listening to the weekly InfoMinutes and Seven Minutes helps me get a better feeling as to my expected results when connecting them to my client, friend or family.
After listening to Jason Williams over many months, I know he will provide great service to the person I connect him to.
When a client asks me if I know someone who does something they need, I think of a person or company who cam fill that need. The second thing I look for is will the person I refer to my client take good care of them and do what is required so my client has a great experience with them. The third thing I look for is did the person or company I refer to my client actually do what they said they would do to meet the need of my client.
First I need to listen and properly understand the need and value of a referral. The person needs to understand your genuine appreciation for them enough to properly refer them to someone who is a good fit. Second, I need to have trust enough with the person I am referring TO. If I have the trust and the person has trust in me, they will follow that person to whom I am referring to.
The first connection is recognizing a client’s need. Then, I think about the best way to fulfill that need. If that answer includes a PC Team Member, I ask myself if my client and the team member would be a good fit. Lastly, I call the PC Team Member to confirm they can fulfill the need before actually referring them
1. I want to make sure there is a need before I even mention the referral.
2. If there is a need, I ask myself can I trust the person to take care of my client.
3. Ask questions to better understand what the client my need from the person I am referring them to. Trying to make sure it will be a good fit all the way around.
First, it’s important to know if the referral fits the profile of a client they are looking for. Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it isn’t and that will entail a quick call to clear that up.
Second, If I have multiple options to refer too, then I’ll pick the best fit. It maybe as simple as who’s service area is closest, or as complex as knowing who’s personalities will work best.
I’ve genrally sent out the referal at this point, but if I still have two good choices, I might ask for feed back about who is best from another PowerCore member who is “In the Know” 😉
What is the most important first connection?
When I talk with clients I often find needs that they are looking for especially the ones related to my business for services that I do not perform.
I also ask if they need a connection to someone that performs services I have a list of people I trust and I am glad to provide that contact information.
And if that connector fits, what’s the second thing you ask yourself?
Once I determine that the connection fits I look at timelines for availability or future timelines and just allow the client or contact to reach out at their own pace. If it is an emergency type situation or budget type client that may change my referral contact a little.
Similar to others mentioned above,
1. I look at the need.
2. Do I know and trust anyone that can help?
3. I follow up with my client to see how the referred person performed.
If good feedback that person joins the inner circle of trust.
I make an effort to get to know my clients on a personal level to build rapport and trust. Then, I listen for opportunities to recognize when they have a need for a referral. Next I make sure the referral is a good match (services, personalities, specialties, etc). Then I make the connection and follow up to ensure the connection was a good fit for both parties.
Most of the basics have been covered. Since I talk to folks about such a broad range of things going on in their lives, it’s not uncommon for someone to mention a project or a need. My first questions are along the lines of who they have in mind, what’s the timeframe and do they already have contacts in that field. If they’re poking around the internet, I tell them that my Powercore team is an excellent place to shop because these are people that have to perform and be accountable to their teammates.
Conversations with potential clients usually don’t include opportunities to refer powercore members. Once a potential client becomes an actual client, I get a lot more opportunities to talk to them about their wants and needs. Once I have find a need, I look in my little black book and pull out a referral that I feel will be a good fit with my client. Remember, my reputation is on the line here also. I make the referral and follow up with my client to make sure all went well and if I did my job well, I helped 2 people have a good experience. |
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iAmSoFoobarred wrote:Sometimes the woods are hard to see among the trees... ;o)
Yeah, I totally forgot about even just sub-classing it.
But still wondering if there's a more black-boxed approach I can take (i.e. without adding sub-classed code to the code I'm testing).This is a contradiction!
iAmSoFoobarred wrote:Does there need to be? The case you have is code which functions in a specific way and you need to add additional logic to it to be able to properly track & trace it in a unit testing environment. You have two options;
But still wondering if there's a more black-boxed approach I can take (i.e. without adding sub-classed code to the code I'm testing).
rp0428 wrote:No.
[...]Tests are implemented to test functionality and business logic that already exists.
Don't embed business rules in your tests. The business rules should be implemented in the code you are testing.But each test should clearly state which business rule it is testing.
iAmSoFoobarred wrote:No.
But wouldn't the "ensure methods called in this order" test have some value in preventing future-developers from unknowingly breaking the code (i.e. changing the order of the methods)? They would see the test suddenly fails and then realize what they've done.
Or is the better approach to figure out "why" that specific order is necessary and then write a test based on that?Yes.
rp0428 wrote:This depends on what you call a "failing test". In TDD a Test that has compile errors because the unit to be tested is not yet existing is a failing test. So yes: I can write a test that has compile errors to express what interface my unit should expose.
Yes - you cannot test that which does not exist.
Test-driven development is not the panacea or 'one-size-fits-all' solution that some people like to believe it is.Its true that, with TDD, the code you write to confirm the complience of your production code with the requirements should not be called "tests" anymore to avoid this fussiness. This should be called "fixures" instead. But both the framework and the devlopers have a history and that makes it hard to change this.
And in order to try to conform to some of its rules it requires that you contort and distort the very meaning of well-understood terms.
I assume one of things you refer to is this statementBut I can create a test (or fixture) for the ammount of oxygen in the air before the device mixing more or less oxygen into the air exists. And that's the point: Im testing (or better: define a requirement in an executable form for) the mixing device yet to build.
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In test-driven development, each new feature begins with writing a test. This test must inevitably fail because it is written before the feature has been implemented
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Well that statement assumes you have some sort of reference to this 'new feature'. But the 'feature' has to exist in some form in order to be referenced. The very meaning of 'test' is an action or decision made on something that preexists. You can't test air for it's oxygen content if there isn't something called air that exists and has attributes.
Otherwise you would not need to say 'each new feature begins with writing a test'. One test that tests nothing and fails would be all you need for any new feature: a universally failing test would satisfy that condition.But this test would never be passed. But that's the next step in TDD: make your production code pass the new test (without braking others).
That article also states thisYoure right: in TDD a "test" is just another expression of a requitrement we got from the customer. The special thing about a "test" in TDD is that it is executable and that its execution ends with the decision if the verry special aspect of the requirements is correctly implemented.
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In test-driven development a developer creates automated unit tests that define code requirements
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If it does that is certainly the wrong approach. Tests should not dictate the code requirements. It isn't appropriate to write a test that dictates whether a parameter to a method is a primitive or an object or an array of objects. The test should be written to validate that the business rules that apply to that parameter are being followed: the nullability of the parameter, min/max values and so on. But the test shouldn't be specifying the actual datatype.
And this quote is almost laughableOK, there are a lot of peole hitting their thumb rather than the nail. Should we not use hammers at all?
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This is a differentiating feature of test-driven development versus writing unit tests after the code is written: it makes the developer focus on the requirements before writing the code, a subtle but important difference.
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No it doesn't. In my experience more people trying to use test-driven development blindly write test cases without having vetted the requirements at all. They write tests that purport to test features that end up not being related to the requirements at all.
The most important, and still mostly overlooked, step is to define the requirements before you do anything, test writing or code writing.Full agreement!
If you review the most current literature you will find that we are slowly coming full circle to what we used to do all the time in the mainframe development area: flow-charting and pseudo-coding of the flowchart. Your doc link even includes a flowchart.Again: full agreement!
These are the historical steps that were typically followed
1. Define the requirements (first draft attempt)
2. Flow-chart the logic flow that meets those requirements
3. Pseudo-code the flowchart - equivalent to method calls with simple return statements or loops with a NULL statement.
4. Begin coding based on the pseudo-code
5. Test after the first round of coding is done.
6. Go back to step 3 or 4 based on test results.
Test-driven development, when properly implemented, should basically swap steps 4 and 5
4. write test cases based on the psuedo-code or actual code implementationYes.
5. write code based on the pseudo-code
6. go back to step 4 and retest
Sometimes you have to go back to step 1 and modify the requirements. Sometimes you have to just go back to step 3 and revise the flowchart (add additional paths or exception handling.
So even for test-driven development it should be requirements first, flow-chart/logic diagram next, pseudo-code next AND THEN TEST CASES.
The test cases may not be build on much at first (pseudo-code with empty methods) but they are based on SOMETHING and they do NOT contain business logic; they test business logic.
If you look at it from that perspective then OPs question has four dummy pseudo-coded methods A, B, C, D that each perform some unstated business funtion. Another business function is to call those methods in order. You would create new pseudo-code for that; method E that calls methods A, B, C, D in order. Then you would write a test case for method E. And that test case should SUCCEED, not fail. Those mentioned 'mock' objects are basically equivalent to pseudo-code; that is a way to get the 'something' that is needed to base a test on.I could have written my sample test only based on the prosa description of the problem. This test then would not compile but in terms of TDD not compileable test means <i>failed test</i>.
Then as you flesh out the actual code for methods A, B, C, D (which should have their own initial tests) you perform ALL tests and make sure that all tests SUCCEED.Yes, when you've finnished to implement the actual part of the requirement. before starting the next.
The goal is that from beginning to end: ALL TESTS SHOULD SUCCEED.
That whole idea of test-driven development to start out with your tests failing is the biggest bunch of malarkey I've ever seen. As I state above that is a contrivance to make the definition work.No.
OK, there are a lot of peole hitting their thumb rather than the nail. Should we not use hammers at all?He he, I've been using that one for a long time now :)
rp0428 wrote:This is the the point where we differ.
IMO a 'test' (e.g. a JUnit test) is a separate and distinct entity and it needs a second separate and distinct entity to perform the 'test' on. I do not agree that a test that won't compile is a valid test at all; the test can't even be run if it won't compile.
Otherwise you would only need one 'universal' syntax-ridden piece of code that could be used as the initial test for literally anything. That doesn't make any real sense to me.The aim is always to make our production code pass all test at the end of the day. And how would you make such a 'universal' test pass?
So, yes, my perspective is sometimes at odds with the literal 'reading of the rules' of TDD but not with the goal and basic process. At its most basic for a new project you could use NetBeans to create a new project with one new method that has nothing but an empty 'main' method and write the initial test on that. But in the process we use that test should SUCCEED; it successfully executes the entire application from beginning to end without error.The point in having a failing test before the implementation of a business rule is: This makes sure I'm really testing the work on that business rule. And I have the Test results history to prove that. How do you proove what your tests test?
I appreciate you taking to the time to try to understand what I was really trying to say rather than just see the words I used to say it.You made an effort to write that stuff so its a question of politeness to take that seriously. And maybe I meight learn something this way... ;o) |
Acute electrocardiographic changes during smoking: an observational study
- Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan,
- Kinjal Bhatt,
- Akhilesh K Dubey,
- Ambuj Roy,
- Sandeep Singh,
- Nitish Naik,
- Sandeep Seth,
- Balram Bhargava
- Correspondence to Dr Balram Bhargava; balrambhargava{at}yahoo.com
- Received 12 December 2012
- Revised 5 February 2013
- Accepted 7 March 2013
- Published 5 April 2013
Abstract
Objective To study the temporal relationship of smoking with electrophysiological changes.
Design Prospective observational study.
Setting Tertiary cardiac center.
Participants Male smokers with atypical chest pain were screened with a treadmill exercise test (TMT). A total of 31 such patients aged 49.8±10.5 years, in whom TMT was either negative or mildly positive were included. Heart rate variability (HRV) parameters of smokers were compared to those of 15 healthy non-smoking participants.
Interventions All patients underwent a 24 h Holter monitoring to assess ECG changes during smoking periods.
Results Heart rate increased acutely during smoking. Mean heart rate increased from 83.8±13.7 bpm 10 min before smoking, to 90.5±16.4 bpm during smoking, (p<0.0001) and returned to baseline after 30 min. Smoking was also associated with increased ectopic beats (mean of 5.3/h prior to smoking to 9.8/h during smoking to 11.3/h during the hour after smoking; p<0.001). Three patients (9.7%) had significant ST–T changes after smoking. HRV index significantly decreased in smokers (15.2±5.3) as compared to non-smoking controls participants (19.4±3.6; p=0.02), but the other spectral HRV parameters were comparable.
Conclusions Heart rate and ectopic beats increase acutely following smoking. Ischaemic ST–T changes were also detected during smoking. Spectral parameters of HRV analysis of smokers remained in normal limits, but more importantly geometrical parameter—HRV index—showed significant abnormality.
Article summary
Article focus
The temporal relationship of smoking with ECG changes is not documented.
This study describes the immediate effects of smoking on heart rate, ST-segment deviation, arrhythmias and cardiac autonomic function as measured by heart rate variability (HRV) using Holter monitoring.
Key messages
Heart rate and ectopic beats increase acutely following smoking.
Ischaemic ST–T changes were also noted during smoking.
HRV index showed significant impairment among smokers.
Strengths and limitations of this study
First study to look at the temporal relationship of ECG changes during smoking.
Limitation—small sample size.
Introduction
Cigarette smoking is strongly associated with an increase in coronary artery disease. Cigarette smoking increases the relative risk of coronary artery disease by 2.8-fold and 3.1-fold in young (35–64 years) men and women, respectively.1 Smoking has acute deleterious effects on the blood pressure and sympathetic tone, and it reduces the myocardial oxygen supply. Compared to non-smokers, smokers have increased incidence of coronary spasm and a reduced threshold for ventricular arrhythmias.2–4 Smoking is associated with increased ventricular premature beats, and it is a strong risk factor for sudden cardiac death.5 However, no study has evaluated the temporal relationship of these electrocardiographic changes with smoking.
There has been a growing recognition of the importance of the autonomic nervous system in cardiovascular disease.6 Various measures of heart rate variability (HRV) evaluate changes in beat-to-beat interval durations using ambulatory ECG.7 Various measures of HRV provide quantitative indicators of cardiac autonomic function.8 Studies have documented the increase in HRV shortly after smoking cessation. Changes in heart rate and HRV are also described in association with acute passive smoking or exposure to respirable suspended particles (RSP). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of HRV during acute exposure to cigarette smoking. The objective of this study was to evaluate the immediate effects of smoking on heart rate, ST segment changes, arrhythmias and cardiac autonomic function as measured by HRV using ambulatory ECG (Holter) monitoring.
Material and methods
Current smokers presenting to cardiology outpatients unit with atypical chest pain were recruited in the study. After a baseline examination and investigations, all the patients underwent a treadmill exercise test. Patients with a negative or mildly positive exercise test were included in the study. Patients with established obstructive coronary artery disease, unstable coronary syndromes, moderately positive to strongly positive exercise test (Duke treadmill score <−11), inability to exercise, significant arrhythmias and baseline ECG changes like left bundle branch block and ST depression >1 mm that preclude interpretation of treadmill exercise test (TMT) were excluded.
All these patients underwent a 24 h Holter monitoring, after providing an informed consent. The study was approved by Institute's ethics committee. Skin preparation, electrode placement, and related protocols were similar to the established guidelines. Patients returned home and maintained a normal daily routine during the Holter monitoring. The participants were asked to record the time of smoking and relevant symptoms. ECGs were recorded digitally (sampling rate of 1024 samples per second) on removable flash cards using a light-weight, 12-channel, ambulatory ECG monitor (Delma Reynolds Life Card CF). The signal was recorded continuously throughout the study period. The ECG digital recordings were processed using PC-based software (Life Card). Only normal-to-normal beat (NN) intervals were included in the analysis. The Holters were analysed for the minimum, maximum and average heart rates, ST/T changes and arrhythmias. Heart rate and ischaemic changes were specifically noted 10 min prior to the event of smoking and every 10 min for next 60 min following every episode of smoking. Changes during chest pain or dyspnoea or palpitation and syncope were also noted. Two investigators independently analysed all the Holter tracings.
HRV measures were calculated using time-domain measures. The parameters of HRV measured included SDNN (standard deviation of all NN intervals), SDANN (standard deviation of average NN intervals during 5 min monitoring), RMSSD (root mean square value of square differences between neighboring NN intervals), SDNN index (mean standard deviation of all NN intervals from 5 min segments), SDSD ms (standard deviation of neighboring NN interval differences), NN 50 (count of coupled neighboring NN intervals differing more than 50 ms in length), p NN 50 (NN 50 divided by the total count of NN intervals), HRV index (total count of NN intervals divided by the histogram height) and TINN (triangle base length gained by triangular interpolation of histogram on the principle of smallest square method). Statistical methods including SDNN, SDANN and RMSSD are affected by the quality of the QRS, but geometrical methods are free of these artifacts. HRV index is a relative count of NN interval with most frequently occurring length. Main advantage of geometrical method resides in its independence from the quality of analysed NN interval. Disadvantage is that it requires long period of recording, not mere 20 min of recording.
We used the HRV data of 15 normal participants (age-matched to the initial 15 patients) undergoing Holter monitoring for the control group. After the completion of Holter, the patients were strongly counseled to quit smoking.
Statistical analysis
The results are expressed as mean±SD or percentages. Repeated-measures ANOVA was used to assess changes over time and paired t tests were used to assess specific changes. Unpaired t test or Mann-Whitney test (wherever applicable) was applied for intergroup comparison of HRV parameters. A p value of <0.05 was considered as significant. SPSS Software V.11.0 (SPSS Inc) was used for analysis.
Results
We enrolled a total of 31 men with an average age of 49 years with approximately one-fourth of them being bidi smokers. Bidis are cheaper Indian form of hand-rolled cigarettes using dried betel leaves. They contain lesser amount of tobacco, but greater concentration of nicotine as compared to regular cigarettes and are equally harmful. The baseline characteristics are summarised in table 1. The average heart rate throughout the 24 h was 80.3±9.5 bpm, and the average maximum and minimum heart rates were 119.3±15.7 and 57.5±8.9 bpm, respectively. Mean heart rate 10 min before smoking was 83.8±13.7 bpm, which increased to 90.5±16.4 bpm on initiation of smoking and came down to 88.2±15.3 bpm 10 min after smoking, 85.6±14.6 bpm 20 min after smoking and 84.5±14.4 bpm after 30 min of smoking. Pair-wise comparisons of heart rate showed that heart rate rises within 10 min of smoking and remained elevated for the next 20 min and returned to baseline after 30 min (table 2).
Baseline characteristic of the study patients
Time onset of increase in heart rate from the baseline during smoking
Arrhythmias per hour were analysed and correlated with smoking episodes. Six (19.4%) patients did not have even a single ectopic. There was significant increase in arrhythmias during the hour in which cigarette was smoked and an hour after that (figure 1). Smoking significantly increased the total number of ectopics, summed supraventricular ectopics (SVEs) and ventricular premature complexes (VPCs), from a mean of 5.3/h prior to smoking to 9.8/h in the hour smoked to 11.3/h during the hour after smoking. When the ectopics were analysed individually, there was a significant increase in SVEs after smoking. The mean number of SVE was 4.1/h prior to smoking, 7.1/h during the hour of smoking and 6.9/h in the hour after smoking (p<0.0001). However, increase in the mean number of VPCs which was 1.2/h prior to smoking, 2.7/h during hour of smoking and 4.3 in next hour of smoking, did not reach statistical significance (p=0.17).
Analysis of arrhythmias per hour prior to smoking, hour of the smoking and in the next hour of smoking.
The number of patients having SVEs also increased following smoking. SVEs occurred in 20.4% of patients during the hour of smoking and 25.3% of patients in the following hour as compared to 10.2% of patients in non-smoking hours (p<0.001). However, the proportion of patients having VPC did not change significantly. VPCs occurred in 7.6% of patients during the hour of smoking and 5.7% of patients in the following hour as compared to 5.3% of patients in non-smoking hours (p=0.17).
A run of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT) was recorded in one patient. NSVT developed within 20 min of smoking; this might be related to smoking. None of these episodes were symptomatic.
ST–T changes
Ischaemic changes were monitored during Holter recording and correlated with the time of smoking. Of the 31 patients, three patients (9.7%) had episodes of significant (1–2 mm) ST segment and T wave changes in inferior leads during and after smoking. The onset was 8–12 min after smoking and lasted for 28–120 min. One patient had dynamic ST–T segment changes each time he smoked. The ST segment changes did not recur during subsequent episodes of smoking in the other patients. No other episode of ST/T changes were noted unrelated to smoking. A CT angiogram was performed in the three patients with ST–T changes which did not reveal any significant obstructive CAD.
Heart rate variability
HRV analysis was done on time domain method. HRV parameters were within normal range, except the HRV index (table 3). Smokers had a significantly lower HRV index as compared to non-smoking normal controls (15.2±5.3 in smokers vs 19.4±3.6 in healthy controls; p value = 0.02).
HRV analysis in smokers and in normal controls
Discussion
Smoking is the most important risk factor for the coronary artery disease. Smoking is known to have multiple ECG effects; however, the temporal relationship of the ECG changes to an act of smoking is not known. In the present study, the heart rate rose within 10 min of smoking and remained elevated for up to 20 min and came to baseline after 30 min. Acute increase in heart rate is well documented by invasive studies also.9 The heart rate also increases following consumption of smokeless forms of tobacco, like chewing of tobacco.10 In fact, fetal heart rates also increase following smoking by pregnant mothers.11
Smoking acutely increased supraventricular arrhythmias also. The number of SVEs per hour increased, and also more number of smokers had SVEs recorded during the period of smoking. Studies had shown that smoking increases conduction velocities, and decreases effective refractory period by decreasing parasympathetic tone in atrial conduction system and also increases sympathetic tone which could be responsible for the excess SVEs.12 Smoking also increased ventricular arrhythmias, but this increase did not reach statistical significance. One of our patient developed NSVT within 20 min of smoking. It is difficult to ascertain the cause and effect relationship, as only a single episode was observed.
Significant ST–T changes were observed in three of our patients. None of these three patients developed chest pain during the ischaemic episodes. Ischaemic episodes during smoking frequently remained inert.13 ,14 We did not observe any episode of ST segment elevation during or following smoking. The mechanisms by which smoking is likely to contribute to vascular events and ST–T changes include—induction of a hypercoagulable state, increased myocardial work, carbon monoxide mediated reduction in O2 carrying capacity of the blood, induction of endothelial dysfunction, coronary vasoconstriction and catecholamine release.15 The prognostic significance of these ST–T changes in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease needs to be established in smokers.
The studied HRV parameters including SDNN, SDANN and RMSSD were within normal range, but HRV index was significantly less in smokers. SDNN and HRV index are the parameters expressing the overall HRV. SDANN is a marker of spectral components with a long period and RMSSD is a marker of components with a short period.7 ,8 ,16 These methods do not substitute each other, but supplant each other mutually. HRV index is a more sensitive and specific method for HRV analysis, as it uses geometrical method.16 As in the present study, when 24 h of Holter is used, HRV index remains as an important parameter of HRV.16
Autonomic nervous system may play an important role in cardiovascular diseases. HRV is useful in non-invasive quantification of autonomic nervous system.8 Large epidemiological studies have also linked an increased risk of coronary artery disease, death and cardiac mortality with decreased HRV in general populations.17 ,18 Although it is clear that low HRV has a negative prognostic impact, it is important to point out that causality and mechanisms have not been established. Decreased HRV among smokers is also shown in a few studies. A study of acute tobacco smoke exposure to small numbers of volunteers has shown significant HRV changes.19 Studies have also documented increase in HRV immediately after smoking cessation.20 ,21 The component of tobacco smoke that is responsible for autonomic dysfunction is not known. Carbon monoxide was implemented in some studies. Role of nicotine is still not clear in the causation of autonomic dysfunction, since nicotine patches that release high level of nicotine are shown to have minimal effect on HRV. RSP may be the main culprit. A study of healthy volunteer had shown that 100 μg/m3 increase in 4 h RSP exposure was associated with approximately a 25 ms decline in both SDNN and r-MSSD.19
Conclusions
Smoking increases heart rate significantly which remains elevated for 20 min and returns to baseline at 30 min. It also increases combined supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. In addition, ischaemic ST–T changes lasting for half-an-hour to 2 h was observed during smoking. Spectral parameters of HRV analysis of smoker remained within normal limits, but more importantly geometrical parameter—HRV index—showed significant abnormality.
Footnotes
Contributors SR wrote the protocol, was involved in the analysis and interpretation of the data and wrote the manuscript. BB initiated the study, guided the analysis and interpretation of the data and critically modified the manuscript. KB and AKD collected the data and wrote the first manuscript. AR and NN were involved in interpreting the Holter study. AR, NN, SS and SS critically evaluated the manuscript and added important intellectual content and finally approved the manuscript. BB is the guarantor.
Funding This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Competing interests None.
Patient consent Obtained.
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The forthcoming restriction on tax relief for interest on property-related loans: down from the taxpayer’s marginal tax rate to 20%, has been misunderstood by some landlords, says Rebecca Cave.
The restriction of financing costs for individual landlords of residential property is not a simple reduction in tax rate, but a change from a deduction of interest, to a relief that reduces the tax payable. On Budget day Rebecca Benneyworth provided examples of Osborne’s planned reforms, which illustrate how a landlord with a substantial property portfolio could pay tax on 144% on the accounting profit from his lettings business.
The example below shows how a landlord who makes a loss from letting will pay income tax in 2020/21. Such a position is obviously unsustainable, so a change in the lettings business will be required, as discussed below.
Example
Helen is a single parent who earns £25,000. She is entitled to child benefit and pays tax at the basic rate. She lets out her former family home for £34,000, and rents a small flat. The let property has a large mortgage attached so the deductible interest is £36.
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In 2020/21 Helen is a higher rate taxpayer and she loses most of her child benefit because her total income is over £50,000. The tax credit is calculated as 20% of the lower of:
Finance costs not deducted from income (£36,000)
Profits of the property business (£34,000)
Total income exceeding allowances (46,500)
Her lettings business has made an accounting loss of £2,000, but she pays tax of £4,300 of which £2,500 is deducted under PAYE. As her actual finance costs are £36 (LBTT in Scotland) costs. Also the mortgage provider must co-operate with the transfer of loans to a company, and it may require higher rates of interest on a corporate loan.
CGT liabilities
The sale of the properties, or transfer into a company controlled by the individual, will generate capital gains. CGT will be due unless those gains can be covered by a relief, or deferred using EIS or SITR (social investment tax relief). An investment under SEIS can also be used to exempt up to £50,000 of gain a year, where the maximum permitted (£100,000) is invested in SEIS shares.
Most CGT reliefs (entrepreneurs’, business asset roll-over, hold-over for gifts) can’t be used for gains made within a property letting business, as letting is not regarded as a “trading business”.
Where there are a small number of properties carrying relatively low gains those could be transferred or sold gradually, and the gains covered by the taxpayer’s annual exemption for each year (£11,100 for 2015/16). Where a property is held in joint names the annual exemption of both owners can be set against their proportion of the gain. EM Ramsay case. No claim is required as incorporation relief is applied automatically if all the conditions are met, but it would be advisable to make a full disclosure on the tax return for the relevant year.. There is also an averaging relief that can be used to reduce the SDLT when there is a acquisition of multiple dwellings (FA 2003, Sch 6B).
Specialist SDLT/ LBTT advice will be required in all cases. Note: the anti-avoidance rules for LBTT in Scotland are different to those operating for SDLT in the rest of the UK.
Rebecca Cave is the author of Capital Gains Reliefs for SMEs and Entrepreneurs’ 2015/16.
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the interest calculations are too simplistic
I would give tenants the right to share in CG that their rent payments help to generate ;-)
What about losses?
If there's a slump in the housing market and the property loses value, should the tenants fork out for their share of the loss? ;-)
An investment
An interesting article by Rebecca but lets not lose sight of the fact that many people let residential property as an investment for their retirement. So Helen pays a bit of tax. The mortgage won't last forever. Come retirement she will own a substantial asset. To say "she has no option but to sell" assumes she has bought the property and financed it just to provide herself with a tax free income. I have many clients in retirement with no mortgages doing very nicely with their letting incomes and paying "their fair share" of tax and have done so for many years.
Excepting...........
Except the boom in B2L was created by cheap base rates, low pension yields and the growth of interest only B2L mortgage products.
Which worked since the monthly payments were far lower: in the case of a repayment mortgage, the repayment portion was not and never ever could be tax-qualified. Therefore the B2L debtor wouls suffer paying income tax on the portion employed to repay the principal element.
Should sell anyway
I'm curious as to whether the figures used in the example have any basis in the real world. Because I can't help thinking that someone who is making a loss on a rental from the interest cost alone should have looked at selling the property already.
Paying £36k in interest on property let for £34k?!
Indeed, these figures seem ludicrous. To be paying £36,000 in interest the mortgage would have to be £1 million at least, and would any lender lend a million pounds to someone with £25k income? Or indeed lend a million pounds on a BTL investment which doesn't even cover the interest? If she really can only let this £1million-plus property for £3,000 a month, something is very far wrong.
This article would be much improved by a more realistic example.
Propertyy value v rent
On October 2nd The Telegraph (laughs) did a two page spread on BTL and carried an advetorial featuring a flat in Battersea for £7.5 million!! or rentable for £2950 pcm?? Ohe exmples he cited were not investments but speculation.
Lending criteria
If you know how to lenders will advance far more to someone with no income.
The example is unrealistic not only in the context of the ration of interest to rents but also the ratio of interest to other income required to support the mortgage application - assuming typical BTL interest rates that is a mortgage of £600-800k .....on a salary of £25k !
Can I please have the name of the lender,may come in useful :)
Also no repairs,insurance,letting fees etc etc ?
£36,000 interest
On what did she live before she rented out the property? £36K interest but £25K income?
What about if LLP?
Can she claim interest deduction is she becomes an LLP?
The new rules will apply equally to individuals,partners in a partnership,and members in LLPs
Restrictions on two levels for partnerships
There are two levels of restriction:
1. When the partnership borrows to fund the purchase - the interest is disallowed/restricted. It doesn't count because it is interest to finance a property;
2. When an individual partner borrows to fund his partnership contribution. This is distinct from 1 - and could have been used to get round the new rules, but the legislation doesn't allow it.
Missing the point
Those posters stating the interest is high,etc are missing the point. Maybe she used to have a much better paid job or bought out her ex husbands share on divorce, or any number of valid reasons to have the finance.
Maybe her interest rate is very high- in fact rising interest rates are a huge problem under this tax.
The point is that lettings will be the only business that has a real cost that will now be given only as a tax credit, completely unfairly and achieves the complete opposite of the stated aims.
As I have been in direct contact with the Treasury and my MP on this, and providing feedback on those discussions to various portal owners, I get the feeling the Govt rather wishes they hadn't ran with this stupid idea but to back down now would lose too much face, so they are ploughing on regardless.
You can get some crazy results with the new system with tax rates of 84% or more on actual profits, such as 300k rentals, 200k mortgage interest, 100k profit. Under the new system tax is charged on 300k and you end up paying 80k or so tax on 100k profit, before taking into account any mortgage repayments! If interest rates rise, so that interest is 300k, then you can pay tax of 60k on no profit at all. I currently have a client with this ratio of income to mortgage interest, and it's a real live issue.
The new rules are even worse if you have losses carried forward from previous years- kiss them goodbye pretty quickly under the new rules as the losses are set against the income without accounting for the mortgage interest!!!
High interest to rental ratios are not uncommon, especially on London properties where yields tend to be quite low.
Tax on turnover
It's appalling that any sole trader business can be taxed on turnover, even one as unpopular as landlords - it's not a passive investment. Who's the next target for turnover tax?
For many landlords, rental income is the only income and tax on turnover may put them into the higher tax bracket with no other income from which to pay the extra tax.
If this was one of your clients with a different type of business, suddenly being taxed on turnover (or with a business loan disallowed as an expense) , not profit, would you react in the same way, or is your gut feeling about landlords getting in the way of your accounting sense?
Restricted interest
I have done a couple of calculations myself based on more realistic figures and keeping the personal allowance the same for comparison purposes and the tax comes out no different. I have used rent received of £10,000 and interest of £4,000 and also rent received of £10,000 and interest of £12,000. So maybe you need very extreme figures to make her story worth reading!! Panic over for most I think!!
Price drops
Sadly, many landlords who don't live in London and the South East have seen huge drops in the value of their properties of around 25 to 30 percent, meaning that selling is not an option - what was a 70% LTV 8-10 years ago is now around 100% (and where would all the tenants go - there is already a shortage of rental property?).
Missing the point
Ian:in contrast to you,my view is that the Government knew EXACTLY what it was doing when it announced this measure.Kill the market,and so force BTL landlords to sell before 2017 to allow properties to be snapped up by owner occupiers
Viewed as a ruthless piece of social engineering the notion sort of works .....yet why did they left the door open by not extending the rules to companies ? That's the mystery....
Because ...
... companies only pay tax at 20% (soon to be 18%) anyway, so do not get a benefit if making a profit. I am surprised there was not a tweak to restrict interest payments by a company making a nil gain/nil loss situation akin to indexation for gains.
You dream, Sir!
There are two primary reasons why wannabe house owners cannot purchase their first property.
One: they don't earn enough!
Two; they have no serious deposit.
Furthermore, since by 2003/4 Residential Property represented 65% of the TOTAL capital value of Great Britain (Source: ONS annual value of Britain survey), this is used as a main asset class on banks and mortgage lenders (and others!) balance sheet. Basic reality: there is little real free capital in the UK now. In order to fund the last Blair-Brown insane bubble, capital had to be imported from the global interbank market, short-term; and recycled into MBSs, securitised debt and derivs: which is mainly what destroyed Northern Rock......
If the effect is as you say, then the vacant properties will be hoovered up by commercial landlords and financial institutions; many of them foreign.
Commentators always seem to forget and ignore, the difference between a B2L landlord and a renter, is the landlord has a rent stream with which to debt service the mortgage; has other property at risk in the case of default (such as their own home and potentially other properties in their portfolio), whereas a young wannabe house owner has zero assets and not much money. and a job or jobs which might well evaporate tomorrow.
Not really a bankable proposition.
No Brian: this was a combination of pandering to the left wing and assuaging the angst of lefty voters on the one side and a cynical tax grab (again!) on the other!
It won't work
BTL landlords are unlikely to just sell up and cerainly not in any great number. As posted elsewhere, my rents will increase and the gearing reduced slightly to make up the post tax cashflow shortfall. This is nothing more than a cynical tax grab. When viewing properties my biggest competion is from cash buyers, often foreign, so home owners will not be getting any bargain. The Treasury doesn't have a clue or doesn't want to know about even the most basic. How can someone rearrange their affairs in the time frame given if they have a ten year fix? Granted that is at the long end but not that unusual.
Well
I've been saying it for years - don't bother with buy to let..Its never been worth it really and just adds to the housing "crisis"
If you make a profit you pay tax
If you make a loss you can't do anything with it
Now it would seem making a loss may even give you a tax bill...
My advice to all BTL landlords would be sell up unless its an actual business, one or two properties just isn't worth it.
Invest the money in something that pays a better return...
Don't be so pedantic
The example is used just to illustrate a point and extremes tend to be needed to emphasise the point clearly. I have clients who could well lose Child Benefit or a good proportion of it because of these rule changes. This is unfair and discriminatory taxation which takes no account of circumstances or income.
However a divorce settlement and the need to give up a well paid job to enable her to look after her children could rise to a situation such as that detailed. Unlikely but not impossible.
Extreme examples
The trouble with extreme examples is that it is hard to relate to them in real life, even though the basis of the facts may actually pan out. However, in this example since it is the former family home that the lady may be 'forced' to sell one assumes that there is an available claim to main residence relief including 18 months exemption for the final period of ownership and a potential further £40k exemption on top so whilst the circumstances may be unfortunate a cgt liability still suggests she is in profit. However, I a not supporting the new rules!
CGT relief via EIS
As one who rarely deals with EIS may I ask a couple of questions:-
1) does the subscription to the company not have to be in 'cash' which would mean selling the property and buying it back?
2) is a property letting business a 'qualifying trade' for EIS?
Ninian - EIS reinvestment relief is different
The idea with reinvestment relief is to shelter a CGT charge on the property and reinvesting the proceeds in an EIS-type investment.
I think your question assumes that you have to somehow sell the property into a company which will then qualify for the relief, but this is not the case.
One needs to make the distinction between two types of asset:
1. The asset which is being sold; and
2. The EIS company into which the proceeds of the sale in 1 are being reinvested.
The asset in 1 can be almost anything - that is, capital assets that give rise to a CGT charge. The investment in 2 - is the one with the EIS-type conditions.
Property letting doesn't qualify for these types of company but it doesn't matter - the property letting activity relates to the asset in 1, not the asset in 2.
However, my concern about this type of relief is that one is exchanging a well earned gain on a relatively safe investment - the property let - for an investment that is really quite high risk, which could lose all your money. Not only that, when the EIS company does go bust you'd still have a CGT charge to pay but no funds.
Optimistic?
I think Rebecca may be optimistic in her suggestion that incorporation relief may be available - the level of activity in the EM Ramsay case was sufficient that the landlord in question should have been paying Class 2 NIC and we know how popular that idea is.
However we do expect interest rates to rise in the next few years and that combined with this new restriction of relief will bite hard - some of the comments above suggest that the apparent level of borrowing in Rebecca's article was unrealistic but a general rise in interest rates will make this example look rather more realistic - in any event the loan may have been granted in an earlier year where the income was far more substantial and the current low earnings and survival by renting are because the person concerned wants to become (say) a teacher and so is putting up with a couple of years as a teaching assistant - quite a common aspiration I think you may find...
No Old Grey,yes of course the company would pay CT at 20% (and falling) but I was conjecturing that relief for interest paid by the company would then be given at 10% or some other figure below the prevailing CT rate
Michael
Thank you.If you are correct in stating that B2L properties pouring on to the market will be 'hoovered up by commercial landlords and financial institutions; many of them foreign' (and I am not arguing with that thought) then long term the game really will be up for owner occupiers as they cannot simply compete .Do you agree ?
If correct then to counter that drift then presumably the Goverbnment would need to require Uk based lenders to advance in priority to owner occupiers (as was the case until 1997 in my recollection) and/or legislate to prevent non residents from acquiring UK residential property,which itself sounds a non starter !
Up The Creek and No Paddle!
Basically, Brian, yes I must agree.
Again people suffer a short term memory.
Speculative house building in the UK came really, in three primary phases: Phase One was in the mid-to late 1930s, when estates of nasty "Jerry Built" little bungalows and houses sprang up in Kent, particularly, on disused orchards and agricultural land, mainly built from frame and concrete walls. Phase Two was the mid to late 1960s ending in the early 1970s Boom Bust, engineered by Heath-Barber, caused by slack money and no proper lending restrictions. the subsequent crash effected commercial and well as residential property. Phase Three was the Thatcher- Lawson, Boom-Bust, created by again, slack money and encouraging speculative insanity.
The subsequent Blair-Boom Bust was the grandaddy of all; and simply continued the Thatcher-Lawson strategy, in spades. This time, however most of the money, as I earlier stated, was short term interbank debt, where the subsequent mortgage was bundled, re-packaged etc.
Back when I wert young (!!), those wanting to buy needed to save like fun, first and go without any luxuries and adopt a meagre lifestyle, until over the early hump of repayments: furthermore mortgages were normally around 17 year tenor, older houses (slate roof, damp, dry rot etc) were not mortgagable. The only non-repayment mortgages were Endowment Backed, Sum Assured, where the obligor paid the interest, and the maturity of the endowment earned significant annual and reversionary bonuses sufficient to discharge the debt and leave a nice surplus. They were more expensive to service anad were for higher salary earners only.
Then the cowboys came to town! One of the first being Mark Weinberg, Hambro Life. He and others persauded mortgage lenders to accept insurance products which lacked a Sum Assured, but would (in their dreams) earn such significant bonuses during their life yada yada yada. And we know what happened here.....
The main problem was post Big Bang, when banks whined Building Societies (BSs) enjoyed an unfair tax advantage, and the laws were changed.
As the Thatcher-inspired greed got under way, more and more BSs de-mutualised and became banks: and we know what happened here, too!
Now BSs, acted in the reverse operational modality to banks: they borrowed short and lent long; whereas banks traditionally, always borrow long and lend short. Well they did, until financial engineering and rocket scientists invented more and more venal products to convince idiots lead could be turned into gold etc. BSs, were the exemplar of probity and rectitude, their "spread" (Difference between borrowing rate and deposit rate) was very small: yet by prudence and good management they prospered and amassed huge reserve capital. Can't have that said the markets, let asset strip 'em! Etc. Banks looked at the mortgage market and decided "We'll have some of that!". and so that entered a mad, frenetic competition to garner a larger share of that market. Income multiples rose to 8.5 X: Tenors (life) of mortgages exceeded 30 years! and L to Vs rose up to 130%. Well, quelle surprise! it was not sustainable.
Now sadly, the young and the older have been brainwashed into expectations of entitlement, well above their earnings and disposable income. And the only way It COULD be sustainable is if either the average house price fell to circa £84,000 (Income gross X 3): or wages and salaries gross rose to £92,000 per annum.
Point one: now way the banks and mortgage providers would do so unless government funded the gap. Government have no money, ony circa £1.6 trillion sovereign debt.
Point two: would trip a nasty reaction and trade war.
Suberb article
The real bad news is, one really really bad recession for the UK and were are in the same boat as Greece, regrettably all the pieces are in position for the next really, really bad recession. Nice one George and Mark.
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What will happen in the market place is quite simple, the current army of small landlords buying with debt, will (slowly, it will take some time, possibly 10+ years to work through) be replaced by people who are already well off any can buy with cash, or representing investment funds.
Or in other words, George and his mates will do very nicely thank-you.
Those who are starting with little but willing to take risks in gearing up and getting their hands dirty to build a portfolio get shafted.
The tenant will end up with faceless "computer says" landlords.
NB Ian makes some very good points about losses which seem to be absent from many discussions on this topic. Quite a number of landlords have large losses, which will be going "poof" very quickly indeed given the order of offset. This seems grossly unfair to me. It is part of the business model that you will tend to lose money in the first couple of years, and make it back at the end with a geared portfolio.
The numbers are far from uncommon in the lettings business, if you do a lot of returns in this area was we do, there are lots of people out there with a lot of debt.
CGT
If the interest is disallowed and a releif is given is the interest cost now a capital item to be added to the base cost as with the claim to CA's on intregal fixtures?
Some better exmaples.
To quote an example from Phil Ashford blog (one of the best write up of this I have seen)
Let's do an example and bring this to life. Your name is now Ben/Laura, take a pick(!), and you earn £41,800 at your 9-5pm job. You also do quite well and get a £1,500 Bonus! When you got married you moved into your partner's house and you rented out your home as you found it difficult to sell.
You rent it for £600 a month and pay Interest of £500 a month on your mortgage. You have management and general repair costs of, on average, £100 per month. Neat example, because you make no money! You have therefore never before declared Rental Profits because £600 - £500 - £100 = £0 Rental Profits. You have never had to pay HMRC tax for making no money from your rental property,
"Of course, who would have to pay tax when you don't make profits?!". Well, from 2017, you do! You will start paying tax, and in 2020 with all other income still being the same, you'll have to pay £1,040 in tax for your rental property, compared to 2016 when you would pay £0. There's an obvious problem isn't there.
Your yearly profits from property are ZERO, yet you will have a tax bill of £1,040. It's lucky you got that Bonus! After tax and ignoring National Insurance, you'll have £1,200 in your bank account from your bonus, but, instead of treating your family for your extended hours at work recently, you'll simply pay most of it straight to the tax man to settle the tax bill on your £0 Rental Profits.
(He then shows the effect of a small change in interest rates etc)
This is another worked example from the telegraph
The landlord, pay 40pc tax..
Interest under these provisions remains a revenue cost - it simply becomes a non deductible revenue cost - a tax 'nothing'
There is no mileage IMO in claiming that it has somehow become a capital cost - and even if successful that's even before any argument that it would then actually be deductible for CGT !
A tax on turnover...... Now there's a thought
A tax income some have said, now got me thinking. Maybe they should try taxing Companies on turnover, that would stop them shifting their profits to low/no tax countries :-)
@cfield
i wondered if someone would mention that , my answer is NO, I wish to discourage residential landlords and this is one of the best ways of so doing
but it won't
The very last thing these measures will achieve is to make residential letting unnatractive. All that will happen, as others have posted here and I posted yesterday on another thread, is that the players will change to a combination of those requiring no or little finance, foreign buyers, and big corporate landlords who often build and manage. Wishing to promote home ownership is no bad thing but there is simply more money "out there" than there is here. Could we, should we follow the example of countries that prohibit foreign property ownership?
Why discourage residential landlords?
Do you think that all those who can't get or don't want a mortgage should live in the woods or in the workhouse/concentration camp? If there are no landlords letting residential property where are all those people going to live? Once, not that long ago, renting was just as usual as ownership and families rented for their whole lives. Personally, I'd rather a landlord ran a business and made some money, than I would subsidize housing associations and council tenants out of my taxes (how else can they charge cheaper rents?)
More houses needed (and fewer office blocks)
HAG
Since when much of Housing Association stock was built in the 1970s, HAs obtained massive subsidies from Government's now defunct Housing corporations. It was called HAG (Housing Aid Grant) ad was up to 80% of total cost.
Bear in mind this was a grant - not a loan. No debt service and no capital repayments!
Now, of course, benefit has been capped nad will correctly continually erode.
However, occupants of social housing who earn £30K> will have to pay market rents.
Ergo, not a chance in hell of them ever saving a deposit: £30K would not qualify for a mortgage in any case, now.
Clearly, Government's weasel words on housing mean they do not want loads of new home buyers.
And since Government have allowed the French, Germans, Dutch, Kuwaitis, Qataris, Russians, Japanese, Koreans, Indians and now Chinese to increasingly hoover up national assets and major corporations and, in the case of China, act as financiers, then I am certain sure the concept of large foreign investment groups becoming the major source of residential private sector tenancies, will not be far from Osborn et al little warped myopic minds.......
That's fine....But???
OK, that's fine: however who will act as providers of the huge gap in the market thereby created?
Remember, Government simply don't have the cash: rather, britain now owes circa £1.3 Trillion in sovereign debt.
Perhaps you would prefer to wind the clock back to the days of such as London City and Westcliff Properties (The very unsavoury Harry Landy and British Israel Bank)?
They liquidated their huge residential portfolio when Wilson brought in security of tenure for tenants in 1964/5: and restricted rent rises.
Now what this will do is return to the days of Peter Rachman; since it will be extremely difficult to bring foreign based corporations to task.
Capital gains
It's also wrong in principle, because the tenant doesn't contribute to the increase in the value of the property just by living there. It's going to go up in value anyway whether they live there or not (or down if there's a slump in the market). If anything, a sitting tenant deflates the value of the property as there is no vacant possession.
What you're effectively suggesting is that the the landlord should pay the tenant for the great honour of choosing his property to live in. The only way you can sustain an argument that a tenant is somehow entitled to share the capital gain is by overturning the law of property and putting houses and flats into common ownership. That's a Bolshevik idea.
So it's wrong in principle, it's wrong morally, and it's wrong for all the practical reasons that Michael Feltham and others have mentioned.
Completely agree ...
Moneymanager I completely agree with your analysis ....some developments are now being marketed exclusively overseas so even UK BTL landlords cannot get a look in !
The issue of whether and how to prohibit foreign ownership of UK property is the unanswered question.BUT surely to do this this would produce all sorts of retaliatory action,plus no doubt it is against EU and probably a few other international agreements besides !
You mentioned countries which do prohibit such ownership moneymanager,which are these please?
Not so welcome
e.g.
Singapore requires government approval for some types of property:...
Switzerland only allows 1500 permits a year and is heavily cantonally directed...
The problem is I think driven partially by foreign BTL but also foreign BTLE (Leave Empty) in other words property in well regulated countries is simply a repository of wealth (ill gotten or not) and a protection for when/if the proverbial occurs.
Foreign ownership
I think Norway and Australia does not allow foreign ownership
Government has started to make foreign ownership somewhat unattractive last year by taxing Capital Gains on property. It should have removed the personal allowance too. I don't understand the logic of allowing individuals based overseas to have a personal allowance so they don't end up paying tax here in the UK and perhaps it is not declared in their country of residence either.
Its unfair to penalise the UK landlords and blame them for the crisis in the housing market surely it would be better to ensure foreign ownership of UK property is minimised.
The only solution to high prices and rents is ….
More homes, or fewer households.
So get building, or reduce the population size.
(Who owns the homes, how they pay for them, etc make no real differences provided all the homes are in use.)
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As for the "why?" landlords are the current Tabloid scapegoat for all housing issues.
That is about the sum total of all the arguments about why small landlords are a problem.
At some point, someone is going to work out that if you restrict the supply of rental properties, rents will, erm, rise! Who would have thought that might happen.
The hope of course is that forcing sales will mean prices fall, and people currently in rented will be more able to buy, but for those that are left it doesn't look pretty. Lower choice, higher rentals, lower standards.
I am sure Gideon's chums running residential property through offshore vehicles will be very pleased.
Landlords selling up
Since we wrote to all landlord clients explaining the changes we have had two contact us to say they are actively looking to sell some or all of their properties. One is selling about half his portfolio and is reducing his borrowing to make sure he has a good surplus and doesn't lose any of the "credit" for loan interest paid.
The other is selling up his modest 6 property portfolio over the next couple of years because he is just sickened by the constant changing rules and in his view the discriminatory taxation.
Many others are making grumbling noises!
Limited Company for B2L properties
Someone mentioned that if you had a Limited company you could put the rents etc through, is this a way round the problem?
Yes
You can transfer the properties to a limited company, or better an LLP, but it will trigger a CGT liability on the transfers.
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Dec 11 2007
Liveblogging GK3 - New Media, Citizen Journalism, Human Rights
EP5: Emerging People Session
Pushing the Envelope: New Media, Citizens Journalism, Human Rights and Development
Dan Gillmor, Author “We the Media. Grassroots journalism for the People By the People”
Ory Okolloh, Blogger at Kenya Pundit, Global Voices
Steven Gan, Editor-in-chief of Malaysia Kini
Sharmini Boyle, Chief Editor, Young Asia Television
Moderator:
Sanjana Hattotuwa, Head, ICT for Peacebuilding InfoShare, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Regular liveblogging caveats apply – can’t catch it all – spelling errors and momentary lapses in attention!
Sanjana: So far drowning in acronyms and . What does it mean to be a blogger? Are we making a difference? Andrew Keen put out a book that challenged what new media and blogs do, that it erodes culture, skeptical of its value. We have the example of Myanmar this year where most of the stories from the ground came from mobile phones as the government shut down the internet.
I want to set the tenor by quoting David Polk from NYTimes. He wrote in response to comments on his blog, and said, “the real shame is that the knee jerk, everyone else is an idiot tenor poisons the internet…. People used to dream of a global village…where we can realize we have a lot in common. Instead of finding common ground we are finding new ways to spit on the other guy and push away. Making it easier to attack than to embrace.” (Didn’t’ fully get quote.)
Not going to go into long introductions – they are in the brochure.
Dan Gilmore, associated with Center for Citizen Media, author of “We the Media.” Dan tries to bring in diligence, accuracy and fairness. He is going to speak about advocacy journalism.
Dan Gilmore
Honored to share the panel with these people whose work I am personally in awe of, doing the real work. I just talk about it. To give an overview of this world we are going in to, a democratized media. Not about voting, but about participation. Production is easy, cheap and widespread. It is also about access. It is about creating media and making it available to other people. A read and write web, write in the largest sense. It turns the consumer of media into a creator.
Some data…. Photos… video of the Tsunami, the Virginia Tech shootings in US last year. This is not new. People have been on the scene to capture important events in the past. The assassination of president Kennedy. The crucial difference is that in a few years if something like that happens it won’t be one person with a; movie camera but thousands with high def cameras in their phones, connected in ubiquitous ways to high speed networks. Very different than 1963.
Creators become collaborators, a change that affects all of use. Together we blog and podcast, youTube has changed things. Through things like Wikipedia – something close to journalism, but a different kind. The mashup combining data from different parts of the web (Tunisian prison map). Secret prisons are no longer a secret for human rights. Imagination through virtual worlds like second life. Websites that replace or complete with local papers, community blogs.
Who is a journalist? What is journalism?
The NYTimes is journalism. But what about the man in London underground who captured the most well known photo of the bombings. He wasn’t a journalist before or after but he did an act of journalism.
A colleague professor at Berkely writes a blog that is now required reading for people who care about economic policy. Is he a journalist?
Can the NGO do journalism? They are creating media on their websites. They are getting closing than they every were. They are doing advocacy. Advocacy journalism has a long and admirable history. They can apply the principles of journalism to the work they are doing in persuading the public. They will be more effective. Something I’d like to work on with NGOs. Witness. Something closer to journalism.
The tools are becoming easier and more available. Change.org.
The newsmakers, the institutions journalists write about, have many new rules to think about. One of the key ones is that it is more difficult to keep secrets. Transparency on balance is better than none.
Citizmen media is becoming part of traditional media in some ways. It is not about one or the other, but one AND the other. I hope citizen journalists don’t replace traditional journalists, but add to the work. Symbiotic and use to our benefit.
Blogs in Sweden are pointed to by media. In Florida a local government issue came up and they asked the citizens to investigate. They came up to so much good information it changed government policy. When traditional media says” Please help us.” It is common to send in photos.
There are experiments in social media. It is now easy to develop your own site without any particular expertise. There is a less in this inexpensive technology. It doesn’t cost much to try things. Anyone can try for almost no money, just some time. Never been a time as good as this one to be an entrepreneur in the media. Can’t wait to see people try experiments around the world. Going to be working with students on entrepreneurial media projects. Seeing it all over the world. IN Korea, Ohmynews – one of the most important hybrid experiments. IN San Francisco, Om Malik has done GigaOm. Local blogging popular in the US, becoming more in the world. Global Voices Online created by people putting in more time than money and we are learing about people all over the globe.
Plead with you to help that we have to understand to teach a new kind of media literacy. We have a lot to learn. For the audience (and we are all more audience than producers) we have to help people understand it is important o be skeptical. But not equally skeptical of everything. To learn what and who to trust. To keep reporting and doing research, even as an audience. Look further for our big decisions. We have to take responsibility. Finally learning media techniques. To remember that media are used to persuade and manipulate – to understand how they do that.
For the journalist – professional and citizen – there are traditional values. Thoroughness, accuracy, fairness and independence. Time honored and work. We need them in citizen journalism. We need to add one more for this century – transparency. Applies to traditional journalists, big media and citizen journalist. Tell people if we have bias or a stake in the outcome. If traditional media telling us how and why they are doing what they do. [email protected]
Sanjana: Does having more coverage help you understand what happened any more, any better, than why an event took place. In NGOs, in transparency and advocacy journalism, it might be the case that if they adopt these strategies, would they become more at risk in countries with oppressive governments. Transparency fits to our next speaker. is a blog she started to bring transparency to the Kenyan parliament. The name also means patriot.
Ory: I will speak on a couple points that Dan has touched on. I really doing something that is like journalism. My focus is just on how it is low cost. My project costs me $20/month to host the website. I am not a journalist, I’m a lawyer, mother, consultant. This is a labor of love so will talk from a personal perspective about what we can do as individuals. Often activism is talked about in terms of large things. What gets lost is what we can do as individuals, as citizens. To record information. To urge those in NGO, we push our governments about sharing information, but NGOs can be just as closed as governments. There may be a workshop about a bill, but there is no information about that workshop. Where is that information discussed in conferences like us? IS it reaching the people who should access it? Bills have been workshopped and conferenced, but not on the web. NGOs can be just as bad as governments and that needs to change.
Activism: What’s blogging got to do with it? I get asked if blogs will change politics. No, not alone. That doesn’t mean they should not be taken seriously. I redefine activism as micro activism. What individuals can do. Young man got involved in politics, then in blogging and now is running for office against a tough incumbent. Blogging inspired him to get involved in politics. That is activism. It doesn’t have to overturn a government. But just as powerful in small stories of individuals who have been changed, a mom doing a mommy blog, or a woman blogging about sexual experiences , all important. (List of diverse Kenyan blogs) We focus on the noble intentions, but should not only focus on that. The fact of seeing the diversity of voices, especially in Africa which has a monolithic stereotypical view. Important to dispel the myths by seeing the diversity.
I have a personal blog called Kenyan Pundit. Then set up with an anonymous partner who does the technical stuff. He hacked WordPress into a database to share information about parliament. The official parliament website had been shut down because their CVs had been made public and some did not like that. Kiswahili word for Patriot. This information belongs to us. These people have been elected to represent us, their background, how they are voting. inspired by theyworkforyou.com out of UK. That time I was based in the States at the Berkman center. I’m not a journalist, politician nor do I run an NGO. I am a Kenyan citizen. Instead of complaining about not accessing the information, what can I do about it? We got tired of complaining as Kenyan citizens. We’re very good about complaining about politicians. They are a reflection of our society. If we don’t hold them accountable, who else is going to change it? Demonstrate we have a responsibility, especially as young Africans and see what we can do.
When I started researching this, the mainstream media was doing fluffy stories. Who wore what, what the argument is about. Part is corruption. They get paid to write certain stories. They have the best access to Parliament. Unless you are a journalist you cannot take paper and pen into parliament. They search you. It is difficult to get in and this is supposed to be a public institution. To get a press pass is political. We could not get one.
The official parliament website was down, then back up but dated. But the mirror site was still up and we found it. We lifted all that information and put it up on our site so people could access it. We have politician profiles, bills and their stages, debate on bills, profiles of MPs and built up queries – how many female politicians, etc. Database on who is running and campaigns. Profiles have pictures, contact info, bios. And copies of their ___. We can’t get soft copies. We got hooked up and put them online. We also disaggregate information to see which each MP asked in parliament to see how active they are. There is a comment function where people can add information, what they want/like. Lots of debate coming up. Users are now focusing on performance.
We also try and get other bloggers to report for us, to attend sessions on bills and try and give us some background on what was going on. Convincing individuals to give a sense of coverage from an average person’s view. During elections we’ve been doing profiles on young candidates, especially those using tech for their campaign.
How we work? Only one in person meeting. Hatched over breakfast. We work via SMS. I’m in Johannesburg and partner in Nairobi. Database runs on MSQL, run on WordPress, open source. Encourage other users to collaborate with us. Graphic artists designed badges. Time is the biggest constraint =- something I do on the side as a volunteer, labor of love. Other challenges – not the technology but getting the hard data. Hard to get information from people who have it. Find a culture of secrecy in many African governments with the default that government information should not be shared. IN Kenya you have to demonstrate why you want information. Teach people to question why we should not be getting access. Other challenge is lack of internet Access in Kenya – limited readership ,mostly in urban areas. Finally, does it matter? Will it change politics? Will it determine who will be the next president? Is it useful? We believe if we build it they will come. Maybe not now, but really building for the next generation. 70% of population is 30 and under, growing up with mobile phones, internet, Facebook. This is their tool. They are more likely to go to google than newspaper for election information. Build that culture of questioning what your politician is doing for you.
Sanjana: Would like to pick up on the generational issue. As a father I share that time challenge. Issue of sustainability. Serious challenge. What happens should you not have the time to continue? Are there other community members who will take your work forward? Is the new generation taking that responsibility forward what you have begun.
Next speaker, Steven Gan, an echo when I hear Steven speak on what he has had to go through in Malaysia in setting up Malaysia _Kini. Interesting parallels with my experience in Sri Lanka. Steven is not afraid to speak his mind to help us understand, question and challenge how really difficult it is to do it when dealing with oppressive governments, worried about exposure of corruption. How difficult is it? What are the challenges? How is tech, new media helping or impeding you?
Steven Gan: Going to start by showing a short video. We’ve been around for 8 years. Only recently launched our video section. I asked our video team to put together a 2 minute clip on some of the videos they have made in recent months on MalaysianKini.
Malaysiakini.com – politicians asking them to leave the room. That they get leaders in troubles. Politicians expressing that they can’t accept what kini is doing. Then the people saying they would not vote for their officials. People saying no to corruption. Covering people voicing their protests against the government.
It is going to be difficult to tell the Malaysiakini story in 8 minutes. Difficult to really explain – so many questions people ask. How could Malaysiakini be one of the few media organizations that have survived over the last 8 years. Why would anyone want to fork out money to get access to us? You need to put everyone in context, background to the whole thing. Malaysia’s illiberal democracy. We have freedom of speech, no freedom after speech. We are a complex country. We have democratic elections but not free and fair elections. We have freedom of movement, but no freedom of assembly. No public gatherings – banned in Malaysia. Dozens of newspapers in many languages but no free press.
Reason why this is the case – repressive laws and media ownership. Printing law – mandatory licensing to run any media outlet and must annually renew. Short leash. Have official secrets act, sedition act – all laws that came from our former colony masters the British and internal security act which allows detention without trial. 35 laws that repress the media.
Mainstream media – all political parties own the media. Directly and indirectly. New Straits Times Malay Mail liked to Umno through Media Prima. A conglomerate that is owned by the major party. Key Malay daily owned by part of the ruling coalition – the Star, Chinese dailies and radio stations. MIC is the Indian party part of the ruling coalition owns Tamil and Malaysian media.
The internet is the only democratic space left to have a situation. Otherwise government has monopoly on truth. Former PM refused to give interviews while in office. He started Multimedia Super Corridor – a Silicon valley type project in Malaysia. To get that investment he promised not to censor the Internet. He said he was obliged, even if he would like to censor. The good thing with market was he listed to good advice.
Malaysiakini does not need to apply for publication license, but have to abide by many of the restrictive laws.
To finish off, some of my own ideas about challenges to new media from our experience over the past 8 years. There are two major challenges. Credibility and financial viability. Getting the facts right, exercising discipline in verification process, not peddling hearsay as news. The same journalistic principles from old media. Like to see MK as a new media that applies values from the old media.
There is a lot of talk about bloggers. Dan and I were on a panel and debated that issue. Agree that one cannot replace old journalists. We work hand in hand. Bloggers are good in expressing opinions, getting at commenting on news stories in media. But when it comes to independent accounts of global events still come from professional journalists and should continue. Bloggers can help supplement that, especially in emergencies, disasters, attacks. Journalists can’t be everywhere. Bloggers are already there.
Financial viability is the major problem. Credibility is easy. Apply the principles and you are there. 50 companies control 95 percent of the online advertising market. That model doesn’t work. None of the top four are news media: Google, Yahoo, MSN and AOL. The rest of us fight for the remaining 5%. A very long tail. Intense competition. The digital media economies might not support professionally produced journalism. There is a need to migrate from mainstream to the online media, but can they survive? Not going to learn much from advertising. Don’t know if subscription model can work everywhere. Malaysiankini is very lucky – making profit the last two years on subscription based model but don’t think it can be replicated elsewhere. Don’t have the answers to these big questions. Still looking for that killer application that even old media are searching for. They are suffering the migration of advertising to internet and losing income.
fundamentally financial viability might work in Malaysia with subscriptions. Not sure who has financial viability answers for countries like Kenya or Sri Lanka where internet penetration is not that high.
Sanjana: Sharmini Boyle is with the Young Asia Media Initiative, documenting Sri Lanka’s history. A public broadcasting service set up and operated in conflict. Responding to the challenges of doing what they are doing. Not been an easy journey.
Sharmini : Working in Conflict
I come from a background of Young Asia TV, from traditional media and novice to new media but know we need to move on and how. Against the background of protracted conflict. YATV established 12 years ago with satellite tv, and new market opportunities and large numbers. Coincided with liberalization of TV industry. Needed to open up to compete with cable. Initially introduced as a regional initiative, then focused on Sri Lanka with violent conflict between government and minority. Wanted to make a media intervention that addressed community needs, in their language, to improve understanding between them. Different from commercial ventures serving English and Tamil but to build bridges. Catalyst for change. Explore reality of living in Sri Lanka, diversity, highlighting need and initiatives for peace. Meaningful dialog between all essential for peace building. Civil society is fractured. Media has role in peace building. MSM has come under fire for doing opposite – reflecting bias, prejudice of the two main parties. Playing a destructive role, playing on nationalistic sentiments, taking advantage of a lack of consensus on peach process.
Today 2002 peace process has given way to full blow war and increase in oppression. Censorship. Hard to reflect diverse perspectives. People not comfortable to express in intolerant environment, especially things not in keeping with current regime. Cut out of MSM, turning to alternatives. YATV faces same challenges. Trying to live values on the web. Must make the shift to engage a younger constituency who use mobile phones and PC rather than TV and radio. Confident benefit of online content will trickle down even to those without access. WIMAX from state, and private mobile , well placed to take up broadband access. Hope to take advantage of the infrastructure by producing and distributing content which is lacking to make use of broadband for transformation, peace building and democracy . Also help connect with Diaspora community using internet as a transnational public sphere for culture, democracy and identity. Mobilized resources, advocacy and peacemaking. Information and emotional space.
Diaspora groups invest in social and economic networks are of relevance and interest to policy makers of host and home countries. By dissemination of partial, timely and accurate info can facilitate policy dialogs and knowledge transfer. Not simple, but it engages people in moderated discussions with diverse viewpoints and become more sensitized to the many perspectives. There is always the risk of having violence directed at us. At the same time we recognize the web is a way for civil society to expression. Content can influence positive debates on conflict transformation, peace and reconciliation and the work towards peace.
Discussion:
In 25 years there has not been peace. What really have YATV really done? Has it changed minds of politicians? Violence has escalated?
So now please respond to the questions I posed to each of you.
(He briefly recapped the questions, but I did not quite catch them.)
Dan: One of the things that those of us in places like America try or should try and remember is that the risks of doing citizen and professional journalism are low for them. IN general the worse thing is someone might sue you. Not that way around the world. Have to be conscious people are taking risk to tell truth. When they are paid to do that. But it is a very important question to ask should se be inviting citizens NOT paid to take risk to jump into the middle. People will do it because they care about their country and their children’s future, but we have to be extremely cautious at some level. The people at Witness have been concerned that the DON’t put people at risk. Part of the answer is some technological means of protecting identity, the people who need anonymity. Generally don’t think people should be anonymous except where people are at risk. When people volunteer to take risks, I won’t stand in their way.
Steven: In current Malaysian debate you are either with us or against us. Have you faced this by the virtue of the work you do?
We have been facing this for 8 years. 3 years ago raided by police, seized 19 computers, police reports against journalists, countless. It is part of being independent journalists here in Malaysia. We are not as bad as Philippines or Sri Lanka who face more challenges. We don’t disappear or get kidnapped. The worse is imprisonment or getting sued. It should not stop us from doing what we should be doing. In terms of having to choose between riots on the streets and democracy, then you have to ensure stability in the country. It is the same old thing you hear from governments elsewhere. Always the same excuse put out that we are protecting citizens when in fact they are protecting themselves. Believe government should fear the people rather than people fear the government. I think it shouldn’t be of concern to use. I have a strong belief in the maturity of the people. If we give them enough information they are able to exercise repsonsitiliby in using information and to act. Only when you have agent provocoteaurs, that is causing the problems. Not the people.
Sanjana: Ory you have created something that the government fears. Taking it forward to a new generation, what community lies behind your work?
Ory : there is a sustainability challenge. When I started a bit naïve. I thought we’d set up this blog and all the other bloggers would volunteer to generate data. That hasn’t happened and not sure why. The culture of volunteerism and civic activism is not strong. Everyone things someone else should do it. It takes time. Even asking minimal time – it hasn’t happened. The community I thought would develop around it hasn’t appeared. I’m finding myself turning to paying people to generate content – going back to more traditional media, writing micro grants to get funding. IN terms of long term sustainability there is opportunity – could get funding for it. But the problem for me is I become another NGO. I don’t want to. Then I’d need a grant writer and an office, subject to this and that, chasing money. Been trying to convince people to give me money for specific small things, elections, mobile functionality (SMS updates on politicians). Got a young developer to write a program. But not from volunteers. There is a money element that has to come in to it and begin to resemble and organization and that removes some of the beauty of how we work now. Want it to become bigger than me, but people have constraints. Don’t have the luxury of time and resources that I do. Very different from the States Was looking at sites like DailyKos with a lot of community and I assumed that would happen.
Sanjana: We rely on YATV to support our work in civil society. What change or impact has that made in changing mindsets.
Shani – of course not, we have not brought an end to war. War is a big business going on for 30 years and vested interests in continuing it. But we can say we have contributed toward making some change in public mindset. Give voice to antiwar/pro peace movement by highlighting civili society. It has made us vulnerable to attack by state agents and others not interested in peace. It has been a bad year for us. Individuals have been threatened, and organization. Journalists are not comfortable going out.
Will tech help? I think it will, perhaps make us less vulnerable when using internet more. We are still vulnerable to risk of violence and we realize that. Anyone promoting peace are just as vulnerable.
Questions from the Floor:
· (First questioner talked too fast for me - ) Gobsmacked at newspaper coverage today. Googled – wondering why MalaysiaKini was behind pay wall. Aren’t you putting yourself in danger of keeping your important information away from those who should see it? Is it too centralized? (Man this guy talks fast .) Glad this panel exists. Other panels focus on development and tip toe around the fact that many governments are oppressive and focus on economic development before human rights may be cart before horse.
o Subscription wasn‘t what we wanted. Started out free w/ advertising. But government put a squeeze on our advertisers. We were unable to raise the money. For me personally independent media need independent financing, full stop. Very basic thing for us. We get it from our readers. The fact that our content is behind a wall is unfortunate but we have a liberal policy to let bloggers put our content, and a lot of videos are on You Tube. We recognize we risk a social function that we must perform. So quite liberal in protecing our IP.
· I’m Natalie – one of the young social entrepreneurs, working with disenfranchised youth to use new media. In UK press is often white, middle class elite. Internet gives voice to people with other backgrounds. Concerned that internet of future will become the same narrow demographics. How can we work now to prevent that from happening. Ory brilliant example of work – you are also an educated, confident lawyer to use the web.
o Dan – I take for granted because of advancement of hardware technology and growth in opens source software, not worried about cost of using these technology. The question is if networks will be open enough. It doesn’t address larger question of education, social and economic gaps. People with no time to do anything else beyond take care of their families. We can distribute production and access in ways never before possible.
o Ory – When it comes to political coverage, it is difficult to get people engaged because of the risk. I have no fear, but colleagues ask not to use their names because they are fearful. So I can’t imagine how even less exposed feel about doing this work. You either are comfortable or not. I work with very local journalists, don’t have opportunity to work for big papers and I pay them small stipends. Build them up as well. Make the forums interactive and allow people who might not want to do their own blog or website, but to leave a comment. Moderate how the debate goes. People come back again and again and begin to feel engaged, their voices heard. Using the tools in more interactive way. Facebook and YouTube are popular that way.
· Center for Technology in…. Question about pull and push. If you look at push – Algeezeera and Fox. People who viewed Gulf war from on or the other have no common view. In new media there is opportunity for richness, but people cluster around outlets that reinforce their own preconceptions. How do you bridge the polarization from push and pull perspective. I
o More comfortable that the pull media, the media we are talking about here, is going to be better for crossing boundaries than traditional media because of the elemental using of the WW – the hyperlink. People point to each other (“that idiot”), giving people a chance to look at opposing ideas and there is some early data that people actually go look. Need research. The beginnings o of possibilities that we are going to be better at getting a shot at visibility to the other POV.
Impressive live blogging! I wish I was there. Thanks a lot Nancy.
Nancy,that was really awesome….
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The call on June 9 lasted more than 90 minutes and included Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott, President Jay Wallace, and HR chief Kevin Lord, people familiar with the matter told The Daily Beast. It was led by Scott, who is white, and Marsheila J. Hayes, the vice president of diversity and inclusion at Fox Corporation, who is Black.
It was almost immediately rife with tension. One staffer directly asked why Bret Baier—the anchor of the network’s key weekday news broadcast, Special Report, which aired the offensive graphic—was not on the call, nor any other white on-air talent. (Baier had previously apologized for the “major screw-up,” noting that, because the show bears his name, “the buck stops with me.” Fox News also apologized for the “insensitivity” of the infographic, adding that it “should have never aired on television without full context.”)
Other participants on the call expressed anger and distress about rampant racism at Fox, both on- and off-air.
Fox Business Network host Charles Payne, who is Black, was particularly incensed, according to multiple people who attended the call. In fact, he had previously called Scott directly and, per a person familiar, was “ripshit” about the Baier graphic debacle and about racist remarks that Laura Ingraham had recently made on the air.
At one point on the June 9 call, sources told The Daily Beast, an irate Payne suggested he’d been the victim of racial discrimination, repeatedly passed over for opportunities given instead to white colleagues. Elsewhere, the staffers recalled, Payne, who has been at Fox since 2007, lamented the network’s tone when covering Black cultural stories, including the killing of California rapper and anti-gang activist Nipsey Hussle. How can he talk to his children about Fox News, the host wondered, when it portrays people like Hussle in a racist, stereotypical manner as a gangster?
Ultimately, the conversation was full of “a lot of talking and a lot of emotions,” one staffer said, making sure to note how Fox executives were “deliberate to allow everyone to have a chance to talk.”
A spokesperson said in a statement to The Daily Beast, “FOX News Media is committed to providing an ongoing dialogue targeting issues of diversity and workplace inclusion, which is why we recently took the unprecedented action of providing an open forum among an intimate group of diverse employees to candidly discuss this critical issue.
“We have long been a leader in cable news for featuring a broad range of voices, and will continue those efforts to ensure all views are respected and celebrated both on and off air.”
But even if the call may have been therapeutic, staffers say the network has since then made barely any progress on confronting its own racism.
In the month since, on-air talent has continued to rant against the Black Lives Matter “mob” and proclaim that America is “under attack,” while a top writer for Tucker Carlson’s show was ousted just last week for his pseudonymous racist and sexist posts on an online troll forum., “They created a cell—they created a white supremacist cell inside the top cable network in America, the one that directly influences the president… This is rank racism excused by Murdoch.”
Fox News has an apparent racism problem, and it’s not just the network’s critics who notice it. Anger over the cable giant’s shoddy coverage of racial issues is also increasingly coming from inside the building.
Over the past month, the network’s Black employees, including on-air talent, have begun to openly confront management over Fox’s anti-Black rhetoric—especially that of the network’s biggest stars, Laura Ingraham and Tucker Carlson.
Fox News personnel have expressed outrage to network brass over their unwillingness to rein in hosts like Ingraham, whose primetime show—helmed by Tommy Firth, the same executive producer behind Megyn Kelly’s former Fox show—has long made white grievance politics a core feature. On June 29, she did an anti-Black Lives Matter monologue which included a line that many viewed as a racist dog whistle and threat: “We will remember those who desert their colors.”
For further analysis, Ingraham then tossed to right-wing troll Dinesh D’Souza, whose history of inflammatory and often bigoted comments about Black people—including civil-rights icon Rosa Parks—is well-documented.
A complaint to corporate executives prompted an HR investigation into how Ingraham’s segment was conceived and made it to air, which ultimately cleared Ingraham and her team of racist intent in deploying the loaded phrase. Marsheila J. Hayes, the Black HR official who also led the June 9 call, was detailed to explain that the phrase was not racist at all. It was simply a historical military reference, said Hayes. (The phrase appears to have been more often used during the nineteenth century, frequently in reference to Civil War turncoats.)
A Fox News insider, meanwhile, suggested to The Daily Beast that the network frequently deploys right-leaning Black contributors and guests to give cover to racially insensitive content. “That’s something they routinely do—they turn out these people, like Candace Owens, to support these things, and use Black apologists to denigrate other Black men and women and victimize them.”
Tucker Carlson, who is now the network’s most-watched primetime star, has also drawn the ire of his colleagues, as his increasingly unhinged rants about Black Lives Matter and ongoing anti-police brutality protests—the overwhelming majority of which have been peaceful—have made their way into President Donald Trump’s similarly bonkers speeches as of late.
In one such monologue, Carlson warned viewers that a Black Lives Matter “mob” will “come for you.” Fox News PR scrambled to claim his tirade was actually just about Democrats and “inner city politicians,” but some of the primetime star’s co-workers weren’t buying it.
“Bull. Shit. They have the script written that gives them an out,” one Fox staffer told The Daily Beast. “But what the viewers hear is the white supremacist crap. And that crap goes straight to the White House.”
The company’s inclination to look the other way as Carlson seemingly stokes a race war is also a concern that several staffers mentioned to The Daily Beast—especially because Murdoch sent a company-wide memo in early June urging all employees to “closely listen to the voices of peaceful protest and fundamentally understand that Black lives matter.”
Furthermore, and in stark contrast to the fact that he is known to personally approve of what his top primetime host says nightly on TV, the Murdoch heir added: “We support our Black colleagues and the Black community, as we all unite to seek equality and understanding.”
Fox’s willingness to give its top-rated star a pass for openly flirting with racist ideology has never been more apparent than in the aftermath of last week’s CNN report that Carlson’s top writer, Blake Neff, had for years pseudonymously posted bigoted comments to AutoAdmit, a notoriously unmoderated message board.
The 29-year-old Neff, who’d worked on Carlson’s show for nearly four years and once bragged that “anything [Carlson is] reading off the teleprompter, the first draft was written by me,” resigned after his extensive history of hateful comments was revealed.
“Make no mistake, actions such as his cannot and will not be tolerated at any time in any part of our work force,” Fox said in a statement at the time. And in an internal memo, network execs condemned Neff’s “horrific racist, misogynistic and homophobic behavior” while assuring that Carlson would sufficiently address the ordeal during his next broadcast.
But when Monday rolled around, Carlson’s brief on-air remarks were anything but conciliatory. While never actually mentioning what Neff had done, Carlson said the writer was “ashamed” and that his words—which the Fox host did not “endorse”—“have no connection to the show.”
Before announcing a “long-planned” vacation to go trout fishing, Carlson spent the majority of the monologue attacking and threatening the media for having the audacity to expose his top staffer.
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“We should also point out to the ghouls now beating their chests in triumph of the destruction of a young man, that self-righteousness also has its costs. We are all human. When we pretend we are holy, we are lying,” he said. “When we pose as blameless in order to hurt other people, we are committing the gravest sin of all, and we will be punished for it. There’s no question.”
Network executives had hoped that Carlson’s brief address would temper the internal unease over his on-air conduct. But Fox News staffers told The Daily Beast that his snarling, defensive commentary has only further served to anger the primetime star’s co-workers.
“How hard would it have been to say sorry?” one Fox insider told The Daily Beast. “That being said, I’m not surprised.” Another staffer noted that because Carlson never specified the nature of what Neff had written, his viewers—many of whom are unlikely to be reading CNN articles during the day—were left with no clue of what happened in the first place.
“What has happened since that [June 9] phone call is we’ve taken two steps forward and now three steps back,” another Fox insider told The Daily Beast. “What [Fox executives] don’t understand is you had a white supremacist in a very senior position on [Carlson’s] show. That kind of thing doesn’t live in a garden that isn’t fertile.”
Indeed, Neff is just the latest person employed by Carlson to have a history of secret racist posts or connections to white supremacist groups. At least 11 people who wrote or edited for The Daily Caller—the conservative website Carlson co-founded in 2010 and only recently divested from—were found by the Southern Poverty Law Center and other outlets to have been laundering aggressively racist beliefs, either publicly or anonymously online.
Another source of internal strife at Fox News is that the network has never come close to promulgating any consistent standard as to what constitutes unacceptable, racist rhetoric and what is allowed on its air.
In 2012, for example, Fox News contributor Jehmu Greene—a Black woman who is prominent in Democratic Party politics—was removed from the air for two weeks after she jokingly referred to Carlson as a “bow-tying white boy” during an on-air debate with him on Megyn Kelly’s primetime show. Carlson angrily objected and Kelly ended the show by telling viewers that Greene’s quip was unacceptable and did not meet Fox’s standards.
Eight years later, in the wake of the recent on-air incidents involving Ingraham and Carlson, for which these white Fox News anchors have suffered no consequences, Greene offered to help the network come up with standards of on-air rhetoric, especially for remarks that can be interpreted as race-baiting, said a person familiar with her offer which has yet to receive a response. (Greene declined to comment for this story.)
And the network’s deeply problematic record regarding race was already well-established by the time weekend anchor Kelly Wright, in April 2017, was the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Fox News that included nine other current and former Fox News employees of color who claimed systemic racial discrimination.
“We literally have a handful of Black and Latino reporters, and only one Black male anchor—which in 2017 shouldn’t be the case,” Wright, then one of very few Black anchors at the network, said during a packed press conference. He added that the situation, along with the alleged denigration of minority employees toiling behind the scenes, was “inexcusable and indefensible” and the result of “systemic and institutional racial bias.” (Wright, who left Fox News shortly after that and currently anchors the 6 p.m. news program on the just-launched Black News Channel, declined to comment.)
That same year, 2017, the network formed a diversity and inclusion council—an in-house group including staffers of color whose membership was determined by Fox’s senior management. During her time on the committee, long-time weekend booking director Patricia Peart registered concerns about racism with the network executives.
Peart, who has been at Fox News since 2005, was treated unfairly, Fox News insiders said, and occasionally tasked over the years with training younger, less qualified white men and women who were ultimately promoted to jobs above her. Fox News insiders told The Daily Beast that several of Peart’s colleagues had advised her over the years to hire an attorney and sue the network, but she hesitated to jeopardize her job by engaging in a public fight with her employer.
“A lot of us watched her go through it,” said one Black Fox News insider. “A lot of us told her years ago to file a lawsuit…A lot of people are still being hurt.”
Peart recently received a salary bump and a better title: vice president of weekend booking. She initially declined to comment to The Daily Beast, but ultimately offered one on the record in a phone call on Thursday evening.
“There have been a couple of issues that have happened with one person and it got to the point where a complaint was made but that was not made by me,” she told The Daily Beast. “I was asked to meet Suzanne Scott. We had a conversation about it. I was given an option of what I wanted to do—did I want the person fired. I said no. I received an apology and the issue never came up again. The n-word was not used but there were other comments that were inappropriate and insensitive and it was not a one-time thing but it was not something that was ongoing.”
Meanwhile, blatant instances of on-air racism—including dozens of incidents catalogued over the past decade—are often excused or laughed off, especially if the offender is a key star for the network.
During a 2015 holiday cooking segment on Fox & Friends, in which Outnumbered host Harris Faulkner, who is Black, prepared her mother’s peach cobbler recipe, host Brian Kilmeade, who is white, asked Faulkner if she also serves Kool-Aid at her family gatherings—a stunningly blunt reference to a negative racial stereotype.
Faulkner initially let the incident slide but, as she later revealed to the Los Angeles Times, she eventually confronted Kilmeade in his office. .”
“Fox has a reputation for being bigoted and racist, all for very good reason,” former Fox News Specialists host Eboni K. Williams, who left the network in 2018, told The Breakfast Club last year. She now works for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Revolt TV.
Fox News’ coddling of racist behavior, Williams said, has been a deeply ingrained feature since its founding, not least because the late Roger Ailes saw the opportunity to profit off “the fear of intrinsic devaluation of white people in this country.” When radio host Charlamagne tha God asked if, at Fox, “the fear of a Black and Brown planet drives the message,” Williams agreed: “It feels like a viable threat.”
And Carlson has launched to Fox News superstardom primarily by appealing to that exact fear—whether it comes from the threat of immigrants, whom he accused of making America “poorer and dirtier” in Dec. 2018, or the Black Lives Matter “mob,” or “hoax” fears about white supremacy, or Muslims like Somali-born Rep. Ilhan Omar, whom the Fox host called “a living fire alarm, a warning to the rest of us that we better change our immigration system immediately or else.”
Such bigoted commentary has driven away many of the network’s sponsors, and yet, according to The New York Times, Lachlan Murdoch personally texted his support to Carlson amid one such advertiser boycott.
All told, advertising during Carlson’s show, the most-viewed on the entire network, has been reduced to an anemic roster of Fox promos, PSAs, low-budget direct marketers, and MyPillow—an aggressively pro-Trump pillow company that now accounts for more than 30 percent of the show’s ads.
But Carlson, along with like-minded Fox News stars like Ingraham, appears to be safe from ever facing any repercussions for his conduct, leaving concerned employees feeling frustrated and resigned.
“It’s unbelievable,” one staffer said. “I know you’re supposed to stay silent, but this is intolerable.”
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As part of our series about the “Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times,” we had the pleasure of interviewing Ginger Zumaeta.
3X Emmy Award winning writer and producer, Ginger Zumaeta, now advises companies on positioning and communicating big ideas. She’s the Founder and CEO of Zumaeta Group, a positioning and messaging strategy firm, and author of the forthcoming book Deckonomics: Design Presentations that Spread Ideas, Drive Decisions and Close Deals.
After going from an award-winning career at NBC to advising large businesses on messaging and marketing, Ginger is now on a mission to help corporations avoid “Death by PowerPoint.” She uses her experience in storytelling and persuasion to train corporate teams in telling better business stories in order to move high-stakes work forward. “People are having a harder and harder time getting to the point,” she says. “We train teams to deliver clear and succinct presentations that accelerate better decision-making with structures backed by brain science.”
Ginger has worked with some of the world’s largest brands, such as Coca Cola, Verizon, Union Bank, Amgen, Anthem, Infinity Insurance and many others. Her insights have been featured in publications such as TheNextWeb, Better Marketing, Storius, and Marketing Profs over a dozen awards for her work in television, and has held positions as an adjunct professor at UCLA and Cal Lutheran in marketing and research.
Thank you so much for your time! I know that you are a very busy person. Our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Can you tell us a bit about your ‘backstory’ and how you got started?
Well first, thank you. I love learning from others’ stories, so it’s an honor to share mine.
In the most basic terms, what I do now is help companies translate what they have to say to the people who will care and benefit from hearing it. But that certainly wasn’t what I set out to do.
I went to Notre Dame undergrad and, after washing out of pre-med, I got accepted to their amazing Great Books program. I got to study the development of Western thought basically from the beginning. It was fascinating to see how our understanding of the natural world and sciences connected to our ideas about theology, philosophy, art, literature, politics, etc. and vice versa. I attribute much of my success in marketing and messaging to that Great Books program, which was really a course in how to think and in recognizing macro patterns.
Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lessons or ‘take aways’ you learned from that?
Well, it’s kind of embarrassing but it’s also kind of awesome. One of my first jobs in media was in my home town of San Antonio at the local cable company. I was the assistant to the national ad sales director. At this point I had a passing understanding of TV research and the ratings system from a previous job — meaning I knew that the higher the ratings a show had, the more you could charge for a commercial. My boss recognized my ambition, so when he learned of a Research Director role opening up at a local TV station he encouraged me to go after it.
I remember sensing that I was crushing the interview very early on. I was wearing a new suit. I could feel the energy. There was great rapport. The hiring manager and I were talking as if I already worked there. He offered me the job on the spot. I was practically floating on air as he walked me out of the building when he casually said, ‘You know the formula behind ratings, right?’
I went cold and had a strong urge to run. I had talked ‘TV ratings’ as an assistant, but I didn’t know there was an actual formula.
I said, “The formula?”
“Yeah, you know. Share x HUT = Rating?” he replied.
“Is that all there is?” I asked.
When he nodded up and down, I said, “Yep, I know the formula.” — because now I did.
Afterward, I put in a lot of time teaching myself everything there was to know about media math. I think my overcompensation turned me into a bit of a mini-savant.
None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story?
There are so many I could mention. But I think the one who taught me the most valuable lesson was the one who taught me a lesson about humility. After I left San Antonio, I went to work for NBC as a Vice President still in my 20’s. I was very quickly working on repositioning the NBC station in Philadelphia and we were starting to generate results — the ratings started to go up. The problem is I was starting to get a little full of myself, and I was impatient with some of the older department heads that weren’t keeping pace with changes I wanted to make. My GM pulled me into his office one day and without a hint of hostility or frustration asked me a simple question, “Ginger, do you think you’re smarter than the other department heads?” I thought for a minute, and then said ‘Yes.” And then he said, “OK. Do you think they know that you think you’re smarter than them?” And I got it. I was being an arrogant asshole, which was completely unnecessary and ultimately counterproductive. I was young, and thought I needed to look smart to hold my own. But in fact it was a sign of immaturity. That lesson was a gift from a man who cared about the leader I would become and I’ve never forgotten it.
Extensive research suggests that “purpose driven businesses” are more successful in many areas. When your company started, what was its vision, what was its purpose?
At Zumaeta Group our goal is to help good companies be more impactful by super-serving their customers. All business is really just value exchange, but many companies don’t know how to communicate their truest and highest value to their clients and customers. And very often, if they can’t communicate it, they can’t deliver it either. So we help them with that. We help them discover and express their noble purpose.
Thank you for all that. Let’s now turn to the main focus of our discussion. Can you share with our readers a story from your own experience about how you lead your team during uncertain or difficult times?
I think the toughest thing I ever led a team through was the great recession in 2008 and 2009. I was the Vice President of Advertising and Promotion at NBC in Los Angeles and I had a large and very talented team of creatives. But during the recession, the TV business was really hurting. If you pay attention, you’ll notice that if you watch traditional broadcast television (if anyone still does that!) you’ll see a lot of car commercials. Automotive advertising is the #1 source of ad revenue to TV stations. But during a recession, people stop buying cars, which means auto dealers stop advertising, which results in TV stations and networks losing their primary source of cash flow. I knew something was off when I realized that we had a lot of excess production capacity. In other words, we had a lot of manpower, but not a lot of work to give the team. This is not normal for an in-house promo department that handles pretty much all in-house production that isn’t actual news programming. It was a wake up call. I realized that not only was the work slowing down, but I suspected that some of it was diverted elsewhere in the organization too. My spidey senses told me that It could only mean that upper management was siphoning off the work in preparation of making cuts. Things were just too quiet.
I decided to be straight with my team. I had no official information, but I had a hunch that cuts were coming and that they would be significant. I showed them what had happened to our production flow, and many of them admitted that they were having to make an effort to stay busy. I know from experience that it’s easier to find work when you have work, so I told them to get their resumes together and to start looking, and that I would help as much as possible. While not everyone found new work prior to the fateful day, some did, and the others were thankful that they’d had time to prepare themselves for what was coming. I laid off the entire team except for two people to keep the bare minimum of work going. After I was done, I got my pink slip too.
Did you ever consider giving up? Where did you get the motivation to continue through your challenges? What sustains your drive?
For me, it was important to get through that time with dignity and with respect and gratitude for my team. We all suspected the end was near. Some people in the organization were starting to behave badly and become petty out of desperation and fear. People were starting to imply that we should lower our standard of quality in favor of just ‘getting things done.’ That period made me really reflect on what I stood for. I have to admit, there were days when I wondered why I cared so much. But I knew I didn’t want to pass that attitude on to my team. It just wasn’t helpful. After I was laid off myself, an opportunity came to me with ABC very quickly — the next day in fact. But in a strange way, that period of uncertainty had given me an opportunity to think about Plan Z (which I’ll explain in a minute), and ultimately I decided to take a leap and do my own thing. I’m glad I did.
What would you say is the most critical role of a leader during challenging times?
Leadership during turbulent times can make or break a business culture. Why do some leaders emerge heroes and others emerge villains when times get tough? A lot of it has to do with the story they tell themselves about the challenge they face. The story they believe is the biggest predictor of how they’ll behave under duress. In my view, one of the most critical jobs of the leader is to frame the narrative about how the organization came to be where it is, and where the organization might go from here. A leader has to look at the future in terms of its optionality, temper it with lessons from the past, and then be decisive about the next move — whether that move is advancing or retreating. The way that the leader frames the journey is the story that the staff, clients and partners will remember long after the crisis is over.
When the future seems so uncertain, what is the best way to boost morale? What can a leader do to inspire, motivate and engage their team?
In times of uncertainty, it’s wise to take the long view. Time is funny. When you look at things with a short time horizon, things look very noisy — there are lots of abrupt ups and downs. But when you take a longer view, those jagged lines start looking a lot more like gently sloping curves. Time passes. Things tend to work out. When things get tough, leaders need to isolate what is under their control, and then communicate what’s happening and what will be done about it. I don’t remember where I learned this, but I like the idea of having an A, B, Z plan. The A plan is your best plan. The B plan is what you’ll pivot to if the A plan isn’t feasible. And the Z plan is the scorched earth plan. The Z plan is important to face, and a lot of time you’ll be surprised by how unscary it is once you actually take time to consider it.
What is the best way to communicate difficult news to one’s team and customers?
I’m a big fan of communicating early and honestly. And follow it up with what you’re going to do about it. Then, just listen. Be human.
How can a leader make plans when the future is so unpredictable?
The future will always be unpredictable. What’s most important is establishing your strategic intent and then communicating it clearly. The thing about plans is that they almost never go according to plan. But if your team knows your strategic intent they can expand their optionality on the fly.
Is there a “number one principle” that can help guide a company through the ups and downs of turbulent times?
Yeah, listen to your customers and help them through their ups and downs. Serve them better than the next competitor. If a bear is chasing you, you don’t have to be the fastest runner, but you do have to be faster than the slowest. To borrow the words of Dory, just keep swimming. Keep delivering on your purpose.
Can you share 3 or 4 of the most common mistakes you have seen other businesses make during difficult times? What should one keep in mind to avoid that?
- Don’t panic, and don’t make an irreversible decision until you’ve exhausted your optionality.
- Get resourceful and get perspective. Talk to people, get advice, read books from the masters, learn from history.
- Don’t look at marketing as an expense — it’s what brings you customers! Cutting back on sales and marketing when you most need the business is kinda like selling a stock after it’s lost all its value. Marketing gets cheaper when times get tough. Take advantage of that.
Generating new business, increasing your profits, or at least maintaining your financial stability can be challenging during good times, even more so during turbulent times. Can you share some of the strategies you use to keep forging ahead and not lose growth traction during a difficult economy?
As the economic climate or industry climate changes, new needs emerge. It’s important to poke your head up and see what’s happening. What are your people needing NOW. How can you help? I’m always asking myself and my team, what do our clients need now? How can we help them?
Here is the primary question of our discussion. Based on your experience and success, what are the five most important things a business leader should do to lead effectively during uncertain and turbulent times? Please share a story or an example for each.
- Frame the issue in a way that’s useful. Leaders need to pay attention to the way they craft their narrative and the story it tells. In times of crisis, there is a very high level of FUD — fear, uncertainty, and doubt. So how can you address the FUD? You find things you can be certain about. A while back we lost a really big client, and the team was nervous about what it meant for them. It wasn’t due to anything that had gone wrong; the client just had a big shift in top management and changed directions. I shared the news with the team early on so they could get their heads around it, and then we put a plan together to have an honorable closure of the business. That gave them something to do; that introduced some short-term certainty. Meanwhile, we talked about how we would mitigate the loss and change how we did a few things. We kept looking for things that were within our control that we could be certain about and we found new opportunities we hadn’t considered before.
- Tell the truth & stay in communication. In times of turbulence, it’s helpful to hear something from the pilot! It’s silly, but I’m a nervous flyer. Before these pandemic times, I used to fly a lot for business. Every time I’m in a plane and we hit a patch of turbulence that lasts for more than a minute or two, I expect to hear from the pilot. He or she is my eyes when I’m on a plane. They have a front-facing view and access to the instrument panel. I’m counting on them to tell me what’s going on — that we’ve hit a patch of turbulence, how long we can expect it to go on, and that he or she is trying to find smoother air. Leaders need to communicate through turbulence because if they don’t supply a story to explain what’s happening, their teams will supply their own and sometimes it will be a lot worse than reality. We all have very active imaginations.
- Don’t make a decision prematurely if you’re in a highly fluid situation. It’s important not to over-react in times of uncertainty. Leaders have to maintain optionality. I learned this from Jeff Immelt, former chairman of GE. When I was at NBC, I was at a leadership meeting and he talked about 9/11. That was his fourth day in the role of chairman and two jets with GE engines, hit the Twin Towers that were insured by GE insurance, one of which had the main antenna to GE’s broadcast network, NBC. It was awful, and it was chaotic. The situation was immensely fluid. So he talked about how he had resisted making any decisions before they absolutely had to be made — because there was always the possibility that the situation would change again.
- Gamifying the situation. Maybe it’s my Buddhist studies, but one of the biggest challenges about being in crisis is being present. The reality is that some of the greatest companies we all know were born in times of crisis. So it helps to ask yourself and your team, if we were starting right now, in this current situation, what would we do? What would we do if this was a game?
- And finally, take the long view and serve, serve, serve. Keep adding value. If you add more value to people, clients, partners, etc. you will survive.
Can you please give us your favorite “Life Lesson Quote”? Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life?
Can I cheat? I have two.
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The document appointing Father Smyth as prior differs little from all such formal records. Its smooth and sonorous Latin phrases seem to come gently, rolling along through the decades and centuries from the old turreted cloisters of Citeaux and Clairvaux. It meticulously enunciates the powers and prerogatives, the censures and penances, connected with monastic life from the days of St. Bernard down to modern times with few changes; it appeals to all subjects for obedience and acknowledgment of legitimate authority. Its perusal gives one an intelligent insight into the fundamentals of conventual discipline. As it is a document that can well be read with easy effort and to great advantage even by one who is only slightly interested in monastic history, this hundred year old scroll is given here in its English translation:
Brother Bruno, Abbot of Our Lady of Mount Melleray, of the Order of Citeaux, diocese of Waterford and Lismore; Father Immediate of the Monastery of New Melleray likewise of the Order of Citeaux, diocese of Dubuque:
p98 To our well-beloved and Christ's venerable priest, Clement Smyth, monk likewise of Mount Melleray, and professed specially therefor, the spirit of counsel and fortitude!
The above named monastery of New Melleray being without a Prior and we having the right to name the superior, since the worthy Father Francis, formerly Prior of that monastery, has resigned, it belongs to our office in zeal for the salvation of souls and for the divine worship's furtherance, when we had consulted the General Chapter as to your merits and your good character, zeal, knowledge and ability to administer affairs (this has come to our knowledge from others too,) we decide that you should be named and installed Prior of the above mentioned monastery (New Melleray), according to the tenor of these presents, by our authority as Father Immediate. This gives you all such power in spirituals and temporals as ought to belong to you, according to the Constitution of our Order, i.e., as to all persons therein, the power to teach, rule, correct, absolve and bind, even by the ecclesiastical censures, customary in our Order to punish those rebellious or stubborn, to appoint or designate a subprior, confessors and all officers, to examine, approve or disapprove all books of accounts, finally, of performing all things which priors in our Order by law and approved custom, usually perform.
So we command each and all persons of the monastery, New Melleray, our subjects and living at present, even by virtue of obedience and salvation, and under the censures of the Order — to acknowledge you true and lawful superior and to respect you as such and obey you even as ourselves, until we order otherwise: to make this worthy of confidence we subscribe these present letters and affix our seal, with the added subscription of our secretary too, today October 22, the year of our salvation 1852.
Brother Bruno,
Abbot, Our Lady of Mount Melleray
By order of my Rev. Lord Abbot,
Brother Placid, Secretary.
Almost from the start God blessed the efforts of Prior Clement as superior of the Iowa foundation, and whatever one may mean by p99 Fortune smiled indulgently upon him. Through the four and a half years of his benign but careful rule the Trappist house prospered, the fields annually yielded their crops without failure, the herds of cattle and sheep increased. The spiritual life of the institution rose to a high level. The brothers had confidence in Prior Clement and entertained respectful affection for him — such is the influence of some personalities on others.
Father Clement was a vigilant superior especially in the field of the financial affairs of the monastery. He had a horror of being in debt. "He kept a close watch on our housekeeper," remarked Brother Kieran, "which if another Superior who came after him had done, things would be different here today from what they are." Shortly before Prior Clement's reappointment, Brother Ambrose, the agriculturalist, was sent to Kingston, Canada, to dispose of some of the properties there which after the death of Brother Macarius were left in the name of the Iowa Trappists. In this business journey of a little over a month, he succeeded in selling the various items — one of them a large church bell — and the sum he brought back with him was applied to the monastery debt. This left still between eleven and twelve hundred dollars in obligations but the entire deficit was wiped out by Father Clement in a little more than a year. The prior was ably assisted in these matters by Father James who continued as subprior of the house.
The courage and mettle of Prior Clement were shown in his spirited reply to Bishop Loras who in one of the earlier Lenten seasons of the prior's tenure had expressed some criticism of the monks for partaking of a full breakfast in Lent:
"Theologians agree that Collation may be taken in the morning, justa cum causa. If ever a just cause existed it must be where men have of necessity to endure severe manual labour and cannot partake of one good substantial meal. There is no community in the world that has to undergo such severe labour as ours and has such very wretched food. Our meal or dinner is turnip-water with milk, potatoes and bread. Does the Church of God, that most tender Mother, consider this a good or substantial meal? Do our Rules and Constitutions oblige us to such meagre and unsubstantial food? No. Both our Rules and Constitutions have been dictated by the Spirit of God, which is ever a Spirit of Charity and prudence, equally remote from both extremes, either of ordinary indulgence or too much severity.
p100 "Our Constitutions allow us for meals, besides soup, bread and potatoes, a portion of cheese, rice or beans, beer, cider, or wine as table drink, baked apples, peaches, grapes, etc., as a 'dessert,' and a third portion of legumes. We have not even any one of these. Our portion is poverty in the extreme without any present hopes relief or remedy. We are observing a rule of life which no legislator ever yet dreamed of framing for a Community of men whose sole and only hopes of subsistence depend on their own individual exertions and on their constant attention to severe manual labour."
And then the monk declared to the bishop: "It would be my greatest wish to conform both to the spirit and letter of Church discipline regarding the hour for dinner and Collation, but when such comes in direct opposition to the Rule of our Order I shall not be the first to introduce such an innovation. I am not one to act according to caprice or fancy. I am determined to walk straight forward and to be guided in all essentials as the General Chapter may decide or the Abbot of Mount Melleray may sanction."
A glimpse of the prior's temper is obtained, when on a later occasion he again addressed Bishop Loras, from his use of Celtic invective:
"On yesterday I was pained to learn from a certain layman that some angel of discord, some agent of hell, told you that I blessed clay or earth for the burial of Mrs. Logan. This, beloved Bishop, is as gross and foul a calumny as ever yet emanated from the lips of man. I do most solemnly declare to you, on the word of a Priest and a Religious, that I neither blessed clay for her funeral nor gave permission to any priest to do so. This I trust will be sufficient to refute such vile slander. If you be so kind as to give me the name of that whispering fiend, I shall compel him to go to you and restrict his hellish calumny."1
p101 A singular piece of good fortune for the monks through the striking benevolence of Father Thomas Hore of Wexford, Iowa, came their way in September of 1853. This priest had developed his farm and erected a commodious two‑story house •about one hundred rods distant from the chapel of St. George which he had erected earlier for his people. He stocked his farm with a herd of cattle and with some horses and sheep of the best breeds in the West. He made overtures to the Dubuque Trappists about its disposal and finally invited Prior Smyth for a visit on the occasion of which he made a present by actual deed of sale of his entire tract to the Cistercian monks of New Melleray. When Father Clement returned to Dubuque by the steamboat West Newton and went to the monastery he immediately wrote a happy note to Father Donaghoe at St. Joseph's Convent in which he related: "I secured all at Father Hore's by a new deed signed and stamped with the seal of the Notary for Allamakee County. He was most happy to see me and was more anxious to secure his property for us than I was to have it placed beyond the power of his heirs to recover it after his death. Deo gratias! On my return the Bishop expressed his great satisfaction at having the property secured for religion." However, Father Hore continued to remain in possession of his Wexford holdings for the time being, not being quite prepared as yet to retire to Ireland.
The establishment of a Trappist house in what was still regarded as a wilderness west of the Mississippi was no longer merely a news item of interest in Catholic and secular circles by now; it had also aroused hopes in the minds of the struggling bishops of the contiguous new dioceses for securing pastors and missionaries in their vineyards. The first bishop to have these hopes dashed was, as we have seen, Mathias Loras of Dubuque, whose request had been refused by the General Chapter of La Grande Trappe. In 1852 Bishop Martin Henni of Milwaukee arrived one day on the grounds of New Melleray monastery accompanied by that missionary par excellence whose dramatic exploits and spiritual conquests among savages and whites in Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois fill one of the most thrilling pages in the missionary annals of all Christian history from St. Paul the Apostle to the latest Chinese martyr, — the Italian Dominican, Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli. But the appeal of the Wisconsin bishop abetted as it was by the arguments of the illustrious missioner proved as fruitless as that of Bishop Loras.
p102 However, the effort of Joseph Cretin, who had now become the first bishop of St. Paul, turned out to be a more lasting and a more stubborn attempt. As Abbé Cretin and vicar-general of the Iowa diocese he had done considerable missionary work among the Indians, especially among the Winnebagoes, and with this tribe he had remarkable success. No sooner had Bishop Cretin entered upon the work of his newly constituted diocese than the federal government moved the Winnebagoes en masse from Iowa to Minnesota. The bishop immediately began his exertions to secure missionary priests for them as well as for the Sioux and Chippewa tribes. He applied to the Jesuits, to the Oblates of Marseilles in France and to the Marists, but all in vain. When he learned that the government would gladly give him financial aid if he would take over the schools among these tribes he doubled his efforts and directed his attention to the Trappist monks of New Melleray. Not only their friend had he always been but also a sincere admirer of them and their work. He had one missionary, Canon de Vivaldi, among the Winnebagoes already but he also wanted an agricultural school conducted by the Trappists for the Indians, as he considered these monks ideal for such work.
Apparently he had received some affirmative assurances from Father Francis Walsh on this proposal for in September of 1852 he informed Governor Alexander Ramsey of the Minnesota Territory that the Trappists intended to assume the responsibility of a mission and school, and the governor had indicated his satisfaction in the matter. A yearly sum of six thousand dollars was to be paid for conducting the school and for the clothing and daily rations of the Indians. Cretin carried on much correspondence with Washington on the matter of educating the Indians and also wrote to Archbishop Hughes of New York. On January 15, 1853, he wrote to the archbishop's secretary, Father James Roosevelt Bayley, the distinguished convert and nephew of the saintly Mother Seton, who was later to become Archbishop of Baltimore:
As these Indians wish more to be instructed in the cultivation of their lands than in reading, I intend to establish among them a branch of the Trappists who succeed so well everywhere in founding fine farms. The French Government could not find better teachers of agriculture for the young Arabians of Algiers.
p103 Evidently anticipating the objection made to Bishop Loras on this score by the General Chapter Bishop Cretin asserted:
Some priors and abbots will object that the life of a missionary is incompatible with the life of a Trappist. But I will write to Rome on that subject.
The Cistercian order will acquire a great name among even the Protestants in this country if they can be induced to devote themselves to the conversion and temporal salvation of so many poor beings who otherwise inevitably will starve. They want Missionaries who give them the example of cultivating and farming for these forlorn people. When the Trappists of this country will be known to embrace such a Mission they will find plenty of applicants to join their order. If the Government truly intends to civilize these Indians a little money given to these Religious would do more than forts and soldiers to maintain these Tribes in Peace and live in settled places.
But Cretin, too, was disappointed in his quest of Trappists for missioners, apparently meeting a final refusal from Prior Clement Smyth, and on March 10, 1853, he wrote sadly and rather bitterly to Loras:
The Trappists would have acquired more of a reputation and of glory in their monastery in devoting four or five of their subjects to the savage missions. I still cannot understand the reason of their refusal. I have at last at my disposal since the 1st of January $6500 for this mission on the part of the government. This sum, well managed by the monks, would have been very useful. They would receive more novices. I am going to address the Trappist house of Kentucky. The savages have more need to know how to cultivate the soil than of learning how to read; and the Trappists are the only religious body remarkable for their success and ability in such work. The community in Dubuque, having a branch of their order in this diocese, would easily be able to erect their monastery into an abbey.
The attempt to secure the monks of Gethsemani Abbey referred to above — if such an attempt was made — manifestly failed also. It is strange that the bishops did not understand the true object of cenobitic life, and this fact makes more comprehensible the lack p104 of knowledge on the part of the general public, including Catholics, about the prayerful and contemplative work of those holy solitaries who follow the strict Rule of St. Benedict.
Due to the now prosperous condition of New Melleray Prior Clement was able to buy land not merely equal in extent to what had been sold by Prior Francis but many hundreds of acres more. He also purchased a sand‑pit for a term of twenty‑one years. "It was Father Clement," boasted Brother Kieran, "that made the farm reach up to be •one thousand eight hundred and forty acres of land, or •ten and a half miles walk all around it." Yet the prior was quite modest about it all. "Well," he explained to Father Donaghoe to whose St. Joseph's Convent he and Father James were often called to conduct retreats, preach to the nuns and give instructions to the novices and postulants, "thanks to a merciful God, it is really a moral miracle how we have been blessed the last two years."
Bishop Loras in his 1854 report to the Propagation of the Faith Society in Lyons from whom he received much aid for his missionary diocese and to whom at the urging of his friend, Abbot Bruno Fitzpatrick, he made a strong appeal in behalf of New Melleray, painted a glowing picture of the Iowa Trappist foundation:
May I speak now of our monastery of Cenobites, of our venerable disciples of St. Bernard, of our holy Trappists. In 1848 (sic) I gave them a piece of ground of •450 acres, •40 of which were cultivated, and a small farm. They were at first a little number. I went over to Ireland, visited their primitive monastery and obtained from their Abbé a new colony of these admirable monks. Today they have erected a vast building, bought new lands, which are cultivated by 40 Trappists, 12 of them saying divine office night and day, and 6 of them are priests. This was a strange spectacle for our Protestants; some of them criticized them in an impious manner, but the holiness, the penance and the spirituality of these good monks shut their mouths, and the Catholics can enjoy in peace the good fortune of possessing among them a living picture of the religious and Christian perfection.
Encouraged by these reports from New Melleray Dom Bruno decided that there was no pressing need for him to make a visitation to his American affiliate at this time. Instead, he required all the choir religious to write to him confidentially, this action supplying p105 the place of a visit. The operations of Prior Clement during the next couple of years continued to show his wisdom and progressiveness, as for instance, his insistence that the various members of the community secure their papers of American citizenship, and his prudent course of obtaining legal incorporation of the institution and its properties. This line of action he also urged on Father Donaghoe in regard to the Sisters and their St. Joseph Convent property. Said Brother Kieran of him succinctly: "He governed well and wisely, be his counselors whom they may."
It was only in growth of numbers of members that the Iowa monastery showed no distinctive success. When Prior Clement left its cloistered halls in 1857 there were forty-seven monks including choir religious, lay brothers and novices. It was true that postulants had entered but postulants had also left. Even some novices lost heart and departed. One year Father Rensen, a Dubuque diocesan priest, was received; three years later in the same month a sub‑deacon from the Benedictine Abbey near Pittsburgh and a secular priest, Father Hamilton, the nephew of the bishop of Louisville, sought membership. But there were annual defections: some lost their health, others lost their courage; some were given dispensations and others requested to be sent back home to Ireland's Mount Melleray. Yet the great silent majority remained firm, hearty and happy.
And now must be recounted an episode which really should be referred to as an epic tragi-comedy and should be given the horrendous title of "The Battle of the Bishops versus the Abbot." It was of epic stature indeed for it involved all the archbishops of the United States, and many of the bishops, it had touched on part of France, it hovered about Rome and was finally settled — no, it was not even settled, it was "deferred" — by a commission of grave and wise, old Italian cardinals. The poor, struggling Dubuque priory was the cause of it all and the abbot whose word plunged this great fraction of the world's Catholic hierarchy into the controversy was Dom Bruno Fitzpatrick himself.
It will be recalled that Bishop Cretin of St. Paul had stated that if the Iowa Cistercian community had opened up an affiliate in his Minnesota diocese it would more easily have become an abbey, and it is apparent that he knew of some such movement being contemplated. Among the Trappists, the abbey has the supreme rank among the three kinds of monastic houses — the foundation, the priory p106 and the abbey. When a monastery is granted this honor its members elect as their superior the abbot whose duties and privileges lift him to prominence among Church dignitaries. Naturally Dom Bruno wanted this very laudable distinction for his beloved Iowa affiliate, and having doubtlessly noticed how quickly the Gethsemani Abbey of Kentucky had been erected, he addressed an application for this dignity to the General Chapter of La Grande Trappe. The capitular fathers in one of their later sessions of 1851 granted this petition, stating that Dom Bruno of Ireland "Father Immediate of New Melleray recently founded in America asks permission to write to Rome to ask the erection into an Abbey of his Daughter-House, already sufficiently well established in order to obtain this favor . . . The Chapter permits it."
Sanguine Christian optimist that he was, Abbot Bruno could not believe that the malignant fates which had already apportioned so many bitter shocks and blows to the American colony would continue the series of disappointments; so he hopefully wrote to Dr. D. Bernard Smith, vice-president of the Irish College in Rome, in October of 1851 commissioning him to push the matter along, and Dr. Smith sent back the answer of Cardinal Fransoni, the Prefect of Propaganda, that the consent of Dr. Loras, the local bishop, was required in writing. Dom Bruno then turned to Loras who immediately wrote the Cardinal — on November 30th — urging the erection of the abbey, and seven months later, in August of 1852, having received no answer, he repeated his petition with vehemence.
And here is where the amazing series of events started. The delay in answering Bishop Loras' request was due to the fact that the cardinals were puzzled: they discovered while comparing this request with that of the only other Trappist house in the United States, Gethsemani in Kentucky, that this was now qualified as an abbey and that the superior in the capacity of an abbot had even been admitted to the "Synod" of Baltimore, but that there was nothing in the records of the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda, granting approval to Gethsemani for the erection of an abbey.2 Thereupon, p107 on September 6, 1852, they wrote to Dom Thomas Mossi, the President General of the Cistercians, requesting information on Gethsemani abbey as well as on "the rights and privileges and distinctions" granted Cistercian abbots according to the observance of La Trappe. Dom Thomas in his reply seemed equally puzzled and somewhat embarrassed: he knew something about the Trappist abbeys in France who had relations with the Father President General who resided in Rome, but unfortunately he knew little or nothing about Gethsemani in America. He could, however, supply information on abbatial distinctions, and among other things he stressed the fact that the cross and staff of a Trappist abbot are of wood, with at most some gold ornamentation; this practice of using wood is well followed "although experience shows its non‑observance in the monasteries has its beginning in the violation of the vow of poverty." He added also that the abbot's every day distinguishing mark is the use of a ring with a small jewel.
So the cardinals were back again where they started. But happily for them, or so they thought at the moment, it was learned that two American bishops were in Rome at this time, and to them, of course, would they direct their inquiries about the Dubuque Trappists and particularly about the privileges that should be granted to Trappist abbots. These two prelates were Bishop John MacGill of Richmond, Virginia, and Bishop Bernard O'Reilly of Hartford, Connecticut. Remembering the views of the then Bishop, but later Archbishop, Hughes of New York and other Atlantic seaboard prelates a few years before this time, it will prove no surprise to anyone to discover these two eastern Bishops repeating the same indictments and complaints against the Cistercian monks in America. Bishop MacGill admitted that he knew nothing about the New Melleray priory in Iowa but he had "some knowledge" of the Gethsemani abbey in Kentucky. "Such an austere community is not altogether suitable in our country and already various monks have left the monastery and wander here and there seeking to sustain life in various ways and some have returned to France." He granted, however, that monasteries "as focal points of religion and prayer are of the greatest utility in every region," but as to the New Melleray community if the monks are few and "the hope of new ones is very slight, and if as happened once in the province of Kentucky" — referring to Charles Dickens' "Mad monks" who had gone from Kentucky to Monks' Mound in Illinois — "when p108 they tried in vain to erect a Trappist monastery, then this one also in a few years must perish, and so without doubt it will be better not to create an abbot there."
Both bishops evidenced in their replies strong episcopal suspicion of encroachments by abbots on their prelatial privileges. The bishop of Richmond maintained that the poverty of American bishops did not permit them to enjoy many distinctions and "therefore insignia, which in the eyes of the faithful indicate and illustrate episcopal dignity," should be reserved for them.
Bishop O'Reilly of Hartford intensified, if anything, the views of his colleague. "As far as the use of the mitre is concerned," he wrote, "and the pectoral cross and the pontificals in general, it seems to me that in our country it would not be a good thing for the abbots to enjoy the use of these things. The faithful in our country are accustomed to see only Bishops with a mitre and other pontificals and it is evident to me that since reverence toward the episcopal character is not very great, it will be much decreased by the extension of the use of pontificals to Abbots." And pointing out that episcopal embarrassment might increase with the growth of the number of abbeys and abbots in the United States, he concluded: "Since you can give most ample power to an abbot to govern his religious without the right to pontificals, it seems to me better to reserve to Bishops alone in our country all such insignia."
The wise old cardinals must have shaken their respective white-haired or bald heads in doubt. Certainly, they were not convinced. They observed firstly, that as far as Trappist abbots and their privileges are concerned they are very different from those of bishops, and secondly, that just as in the case of the abbot of Gethsemani who was already in possession of such honors, these are restricted to the abbey church. Furthermore, there were other angles to the matter and they asked among themselves: "Will such concessions in favor of the Cistercian monks of the more strict observance established in the diocese of Dubuque incite the non‑Trappists to ask for them, and especially, for instance, Father Wimmer and his venerable Benedictine monks in the monastery of St. Vincent of the diocese of Pittsburgh, the elevation of which to an abbey remains suspended?"
Prudent and cautious, they therefore instructed the Prefect of the Propaganda, Cardinal Fransoni, to write to Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick of St. Louis and request him to sound out all the archbishops p109 of the United States and all the suffragan bishops of the St. Louis province on the matter. The cardinals made the point of inquiry very succinct with their statement: "There would not be any difficulty certainly if through abbatial rank of this kind there were question merely of securing the greater stability of the foundation; but having to mind the circumstances of that Territory, doubt arises whether it is proper to grant those privileges that are customary for Abbots." This letter of inquiry was sent out from Rome in the beginning of January, 1853.
Naturally, it took Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick a long time to obtain the views of so many churchmen and he sent the consensus of their replies to the Roman Propaganda six months after his receipt of the Roman letter. All had answered except one, Archbishop John Hughes of New York. All had combined in their opinions against Abbot Bruno's petition except one, and he was Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick's own brother, Francis P. Kenrick, archbishop of Baltimore. The latter favored the elevation of the Iowa priory to an abbey provided no territorial jurisdiction would be given to the abbot. The opposition maintained that it was hardly expeditious to raise New Melleray monastery to higher rank because it was a new foundation and because of the poverty of the monks. Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick of St. Louis went so far, indeed, as to claim that "should the Sacred Congregation agree" the bishops should have a right to vote in the election of an abbot!
And so what Dom Bruno probably imagined at the outset was a simple request, a request which Bishop Loras firmly supported, became suddenly a momentous ecclesiastical problem. Today in our nation we have abbeys and abbeys, and abbots and abbots, and we wonder what all the discussion was about. But the wise old cardinals took it all in their stride; they gave neither affirmation nor negation. Among the minutes of the meetings of the Sacred Congregation of the Propagation of the Faith for the year 1853 we find a long summary of the discussions on the matter with this final paragraph:
25. At a general meeting of the S. C. Propaganda de Fide held on June 20, 1853, there were present the Most Reverend and Most Eminent Lords
Brignole, Patrizi, Fransoni, Barberini, Altieri, Fornari, Recanati, Marini.
p110 To the proposed doubts on the new position of ecclesiastical matters of the federated States of North America the most Eminent Fathers by the undersigned Relator replied
To 25. [Should the Monastery of New Melleray be raised to the rank of an Abbey?]
Deferred.
Ita est. So it is.
Rev. Card. Fornari, Relator.
1 What this letter referred to may be gleaned from the enlightening paragraph by Brother Kieran in his Annals:
"At this period there was no burying ground for seculars at or near our monastery. Bishop Loras desired that all the Catholics who died in this neighborhood should be interred in the Catholic cemetery he established on the hill west of the cathedral in Dubuque. One of our near neighbors, John McLaughlin died. His funeral proceeded on to Father Bernard's little church to bury him near it. They were met by Fr. Clement who told them in a menacing manner that he would not permit the interment on any part of the Monastery lands. There was much excitement. Finally they turned into the prairie where our cattle-yard is now; the land belonged to John Quinn. There they made a grave and buried John McLaughlin, about 150 yards from the church. Mrs. Logan was buried before this near the church. So the Bishop had to yield, and at last consented to a burying place at the monastery. The first body laid to rest in the new burying was that of Patrick McCarthy in August 1854."
2 This privilege was granted directly by the Holy Father. On July 21, 1850, Father Eutropius of Gethsemani received a Rescript issued by , Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda, announcing that Pope Pius IX, "after reading the petition from Dom Hercelin [Abbot of the monastery of La Grande Trappe, Vicar-General of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance] and the letter of recommendation from Bishop Chabrat," had granted the Trappist petition for abbatial status.
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August 25, 2008
A New Start Here On WordPress
I just thought that I would move my blog over to wordpress because of more bells and whistles so here I am. I got that new Blendtek high speed blender and am having tons of fun with it. Yummy sunflower cheeses, easy to make crackers, green smoothies, and wonderful raw ice creams are just fighting for room in my tummy. I just don’t have the ability to eat all the things that are so good because I just get too full that I can make now but it has been a true blessing. I am going to give you my favorite green smoothie recipe but of course that will change day by day because that is how it all works.
1 ½ cup of water
A big handful of great weeds (malva, dandelion, and purslane) oh, don’t do this unless you know your weeds without a doubt
2 large curly kale leaves
1 frozen banana
1 small apple with seeds removed
About 1/3 cup of frozen mango
I also added the seeds from a cantalope I ate the day before for the nutrition but that is optional.
If you don’t positively know your weeds you can use other greens instead in their place.
I wish I could give you a sample but the taste is so sweet and after you drink this, which makes about a quart, other food is just an idea that you can choose to do without if you so wish. I am committed to make a green smoothie of different fruits and greens for a full thirty days so I can form a firm habit of it. I know my health will benefit greatly so it is worth the effort and it takes very little time. If you would like to know what this is all about and why it would benefit you just get the book Green for Life by Victoria Boutenko. A great read and she will inspire you to take control of your health!
August 19, 2008
July 9, 2008
The Cost of Raw Organic Food
I get many questions asked to me about the cost of a raw diet so I thought that I would just address that issue today. The cost of organic food can seem high in contrast to non-organic produce and in reality it can be about 30% more than conventionally gown produce. Also a really raw olive oil is more expensive than off the shelf cold-pressed olive oils that are in fact heated up to filter them. In this lifestyle you do have to learn about how your food is produced. Another issue is that eating real un-processed raw food is more expensive, or so it looks, because you are not buying cheap flour, corn, bad veggie oils and high fructose corn syrup or sugar.
OK, here is my big “but”. I have medical insurance that of course I pay for but my co-pays are 15.00 a visit so you can tack one of those on a month because of medication checks and also 10.00 worth of gas to get there from where I live. Add on to that prescription drugs at 15.00 for each so that was at least 60.00 a month. Also, SAD eaters tend to buy a lot of junk food and restaurant food and that can add up to even more than the medical costs. I also do not use any supplements because I believe they are actually unnatural and counter productive to health so I don’t spend the huge amount of money for these that some people do. For some reason when people estimate their food costs they seem to leave out these huge costs. I guess that they just do not see that what you eat today builds your health for tomorrow either positively or negatively and that is going to impact their bank balance.
Now let’s talk about the cost of food preparation. Both SAD eaters and raw foodists need a very sharp knife so we will not count that. I have bought a 210.00 food dehydrator because I wanted something crispy for a change once in awhile and you do need to make your own dried fruit (even raisins) because the ones in the store are not really raw. On the property I live on I have a number of fruit trees so I went for the larger model so I would have the room when harvest came in and when certain things are in season locally. I also plan on springing for a 350.00 high speed blender. Raw foodists use them because they are not really just a better blender but a whole different kitchen tool. It is like comparing a Honda to a John Deer tractor. They both have four wheels and are called a vehicle but they are used for different things. With a high speed blender you can make raw nut and seed butters (to buy them is just too pricey for many) and do a variety of raw soups and green smoothies which many raw foodists use to pleasantly take in lots of raw greens. If you look at it though in reality a range is much more expensive than this but it can be an issue for people because usually people already own a range. If you do buy the dehydrator and high speed blender and don’t stick with this lifestyle you will find that they have a good resale value unlike some things.
To sum it up, with the saving I enjoy not spending my money on medical issues, junk snack foods and restaurants; I think I am way ahead on the food purchases for my lifestyle. As far as the kitchen equipment, you can do the math, it is much less expensive and I won’t even add the power issue.
Here is a few sites that could be helpful to you raw food newbies.
Here is a place to get some rawsome organic really raw olive oil (cold pressed is heated for filtering).
July 1, 2008
Don’t Hurt Yourselves!
I have been observing something lately that is just bugging me so I though that I would get it off my chest. While watching Youtube videos I see everyday people using the dullest knives I have every seen. For example, when you place your knife on whatever you are cutting and if that knife does not grab it and just sail through with little pressure, that knife is way too dull. This is a dangerous thing to do. If I did that I know I could seriously cause a bad cut and I have seen many people have this happen. They push down hard and the knife slips and cuts them. No wonder people don’t enjoy preparing food, with cutting being such a chore and all. A sharp knife will leave your food much more attractive also. My recommendation is, pay the money and get a handy-dandy electric sharpener or go to the sportsman’s section of a large store and get a $5 hand held knife sharpener and use it often. A good chef’s knife can be up to $100 but I have seen decent one’s on sale for $10. I would rather pay $10 and get a cheap chef’s knife and sharpen often, than have an expensive knife that is never sharpened. Oh, and never fall for the serrated “never needs sharpening” knives that I have seen on TV. Serrated edged knives are for meat, never veggies or fruit and they do not stay sharpened. I actually saw someone trying to use a steak knife to cut a carrot (it was painful to watch). I was appalled and had to speak up! With a sharp knife and a meditative spirit, all that cutting can actually be therapeutic.
June 27, 2008
Food Drying Bliss and Gratitude
Tuesday was an exciting day, my dehydrator came! I ordered it on Friday night and by Tues it had already gotten here.It turns out the factory is in Sacramento and it must have been dropped shipped from there. I got the nine tray Excalibur and because I ordered it from it came with 9 teflex sheets which I knew I would need. I cannot praise them more highly because when I had a question they got right back to me and they were very helpful.
Tuesday afternoon I got some raw buckwheat groats out and started them sprouting in my $1.25 nylon paint straining bags (it sure beats the $9.00 ones that are sold as nut milk bag). It takes about two days to fully sprout buckwheat so while I waited for that to happen I soaked some different seeds and on Wed I made some seed crackers. It takes about 24 hours for the crackers to dry thoroughly and I was so happy when they were finished. I used fennel seed, celtic sea salt, and onion to flavor them and they were really yummy. Yesterday I used 4 cups of fresh corn and the sprouted buckwheat to make some chili-lime corn chips. That turned out well too. I also made some chili-lime, and wasabi flavored almonds that turned out nice. I figured out how to process the sprouted buckwheat to make the flavoring stay on the nuts and I think I am on to something. I plan to post the recipe on goneraw.com when I get a hold of a digital camera. You can see I am getting a little crazy with the dehydrator but what can I say but that it is my new toy. I am sure that I will not be snacking so much on this stuff after awhile so right now I am just having a good time with it. You will find that after your body gets detoxed some that you tend to be able to eat much more intuitively. All the raw foodists I talk to say the same thing. Once in a while I really want avocados but then it seems like I get it out of my system and start wanting something else. I used to eat fruit every morning but now I eat what I am hungry for, and at night sometimes after I have had richer food during the day, I just want some fruit for dinner so I just sort of go with it. One thing I do hold myself to though is that I never eat melon with any other food because it just kills me. Others experience that too. I do appreciate my hubby for sacrificing to get my dehydrator. For a carnivore, he is very supportive because he knows that it makes me well.
I have been researching buckwheat and I have come to the conclusion that in it’s sprouted form it is the perfect grain for me ( although it is a fruit in the rubarb family). It has 18 % protein and it is a complete protein form so it helps out other proteins you have eaten in the last day be 100% usable also. It is fast to sprout but must be rinsed very well at least 3 times a day. Whirled up in the food processor it makes a smooth textured batter like thing that can be used to make the base for cookies and crackers. You can also dry the sprouted buckwheat to make “buckwheaties”. They can be eaten for breakfast with nut milk and fruit for a very filling breakfast type thing. And, like I mentioned above, I can use them to do a coating on nuts. I bet in the future I am going to figure out many more uses for it. After sprouting it does not have a “raw flour” taste either. I think that many people when they first hear about raw food that you are just forcing yourself to eat all sorts of unpalatable raw stuff. I heard a story about a girl that was invited to a raw potluck and she brought a bowl of raw cake batter mixed up. She was embarrassed but I am sure they understood.
My hubby brought home yesterday some fresh local figs, about 3 pounds worth. I had advertised on craigslist my need for organic produce and listed some of my talents in trade. I am going to give her 8 year old some sewing lessons in exchange for more in the future. That will be fun as I really like to teach the next generation life skills. I have to get the figs in the dehydrator and I can’t wait till they are done. You can use figs instead of raisons if you cut them up small so they are going to work out great for me.
Thinking back yesterday, sort of doing an inventory of where I am at, I came to the conclusion that I am very happy to be doing this and plan to do it for life. I am never hungry at all, I no longer have a love-hate relationship with food, I actually feel much better about eating in general, I don’t struggle with weight anymore, and as I observe people around me I believe that I enjoy the taste and experience of food so much more than they do. I am so grateful to the Lord for leading me here.
June 13, 2008
Organic or not organic, that is a question.
This is a post about why I don’t eat totally local and organic. I am committed to eating local as much as possible but my farmers market has many sellers that are conventional growers too and it seems like the organic produce is pretty scarce there. I don’t like to buy from these local conventional growers because even though it is fresher they have no one to be accountable to as far as their pesticide use. At least large veggie farmers are tested and hopefully a little more cautious in this area because there own bottom line is at stake. I know many home gardeners that never found a pesticide and herbicide they did not like and dumped them on at whim. What it boils down to is that I am just afraid to buy from these growers. I will buy from those who say they grow organically locally, if I can at all afford it (even though they are not certified because of hassle and cost). I do try to ask some questions though about their methods and if I don’t like the answer I move on. I have also stopped buying strawberries and other berries because I know these are heavily sprayed crops. Once in a while I will get organic ones but this is very rare.
I would love to be able to go to the store and buy all organic produce but because of the cost, if I did that I would not eat much and end up going back to SAD (Standard American Diet). I know that it is not the best but I believe it is much better than eating the SAD. Sometimes people have to make measured choices about what is best, sorta best, and really not good. I am not writing these posts to complain but to maybe help people navigate these issues better.
Unfortunately I will have no apples, cherries or plums on my trees this year. I planned on drying some with the dehydrator that hopefully I am getting in a week or so but looks like that is not going to happen because they all froze. Oh well, I can hope for next year as hopefully we will not have a weird late hard freeze like we did this year. I do have a large patch of blackberries that are blooming so if I get to them before the local foragers do, I will eat some fresh and dry some. YUM!
I am so looking forward to getting that dehydrator though. Thoughts of sprouted seed crackers made with all kind of flavor combinations keep dancing around in my mind. I really can’t wait. I want something dry and crunchy now!
May 29, 2008
May 6, 2008
A thought about water
Water should just be part of the bounty and provision that God has provided for His creation but I to have found it to be a challenge. I think that some think that clean, pure water is just a problem in developing nations but here in the US it is also a problem. Our water is contaminated by the addition of fluoride and chlorine, and of course all the chemicals that farming and industry have dumped into our environment for good measure. I live in the city so am pretty much stuck with what comes out of the faucet. The best solution to this is to go downtown to a purified water machine and get my water by the gallon using gallon water containers that I have saved. This machine has two filters and reverse osmoses systems to get the junk out of my water. Maybe it is not the perfect solution because the water does not have a correct electrical charge but it is the best solution I have come up with. This is my choice but I don’t believe it should be this way. Fluoride and chlorine both have negative effects but they are added without my permission for my own “good”. Gee what would I do without the government making those choices for me? After all maybe I am just too stupid to make my own decisions on the matter.
I have decided to start moderating my comments, not so much because I want to control everyone’s opinions but so that I can keep track of responses on my previous posts. I don’t want to miss any so that I can dialog with all of you.
May 4, 2008
A thought on the poisening of the population.
I did not know what a tough issue this was until I started eating a raw pure food diet. Two of my “incurable” diseases were cured but the challenges of such a journey was surprising. I live in California so I have to go to farmers mrkt to buy raw almonds from the grower because you can not legally buy them in the store here. I then learned that most all the nuts in the store were heated until dead, even if they are labeled as raw. Even the shelled nuts usually heated before sale. I stopped eating all packaged food and did research on all those Frankenfood ingrediants and found out they were poisoning people with MSG, an excitotoxin that causes diabetes, depression, and other disorders. MSG has over thirty names and can even be on the label as “spices” or “natural flavorings”. I also learned that the chemical in white flour that makes it white is used to induce diabetes in animals. This is a crime against our temples and the deception of satan to kill God’s creation. I try to tell people about this and they just look at me like I am crazy while they chow down on there processed food. I am angry. I am angry at our government for allowing greed to run their policy decisions. I am also angry at the individuals that are profiting on the poisoning of our people. Don’t I have the right to know what is in my food such as genetically modified organisms, chemicals and drugs? Maybe that is the point here. In this country we may think we have rights but it seems to me in a lot of cases, this is just an illusion.
What am I doing about my anger? Well, I am voting with my dollars by purchasing mostly fresh organic foods from local producers whenever possible, using pure “real” soap without chemicals added, and drinking pure water (believe me, that is another topic). I have to pay more for these choices than the person who does not care and I am a lower income person but I count it as doing what is right unto the Lord. I could eat better if I was a little more well-off but I do the best I can in the place that I live. I do eat 99% raw and would like to eat 100% organic but to run out of food and fast because of lack instead of for the Lord makes it very hard, at least for me.
I do hope that maybe this post will make you think on this issue every time you have a food choice in front of you.
Rosemary |
By Peter Jahn
05/12/2004
This is Whimsy number 100. Actually, I have published a lot more on StarCityGames.com, but some were unnumbered, and some were two-part pieces. Whatever. This is one of those arbitrary milestones - a big, round number - so I am going to do something self-indulgent. I am going to write about my one hundred favorite magic cards.
I'll probably break this into a couple articles, and each will have some multiplayer references, some random reminiscences, and some links to past articles. More importantly, I'll tell you casual players why certain cards are worth getting. I'll also include a price guide. Single dollar sign cards are cheap - a buck or less at StarCityGames.com. Those with $$ are just a couple dollars. Triple dollar signs are around ten, and four dollar signs mean they are expensive, but usually worth it.
I started listing staple tourney cards like Wrath of God, but decided to dump them. I really don't have anything to say beyond Wrath of God is good removal, yada yada yada. So you can assume that I think the power ten are good cards, even if I don't include them here. I'm leaving space for more interesting cards, or those I like for multiplayer, or those of which I have fond memories.
I made the list, then randomized it, so the order means nothing. (I tried to rate the cards, but that didn't work - liking a card is highly subjective, and the reasons are not always comparable. I like both Force of Will and Aura Shards, but for different decks and different reasons. I have no idea how to rank them. That said, here goes, starting with the randomly chosen:
Shivan Hellkite $$
Shivan Hellkite is a beast in decks that can generate a lot of Red mana. He was my kill card in the evil Emperor deck built around Worldgorger Dragon and Dance of the Dead, and I have liked him ever since. Vampiric Dragon is strictly better, if you can get a Black, but I'm unreasonably fond of the Hellkite. So sue me.
I'm not a Red mage, so my Red decks tend to be eccentric. My first list of cards had 104 cards, but only six were Red. For comparison, here's the initial breakdown:
White: 12
Blue: 11
Red: 6
Black: 14
Green: 29
Artifact: 13
Gold: 12
Land 6
I'll cut the last couple once I write the first draft of this article.
Fyndhorn Elves $
I seem to be a Green mage, but that is partly because I like playing multicolored decks, and partly to indulge my inner Timmy. I have always played a lot of mana accelerators, including the basic G, 1/1, tap for G elves. However, I never liked the skullcap picture on the early Llanowar Elves, so I play the guys with knives whenever I can. I even put Fyndhorn's in my Christmas deck - they look like"Santa's little helpers," don't they?
Spike Weaver $$
The fog machine spike has been in a lot of my decks. He was in the G/B Survival deck that got me some T8 pins at PTQs, was bounced around in the deck that won the St. Patrick's Day mono-Green tourney, and still lives in some of my standard multiplayer decks. The ability to Fog on demand is always good, and gets much better when you have some method of adding more counters (e.g. Forgotten Ancient) or recurring the Weaver.
Spikes have always been a favorite of mine. The ability to move counters at instant speed has been so good so many times. I have surprised a Hypnotic Specter when my Birds of Paradise suddenly got big, and stopped a Phyrexian Negator in its tracks when I put a spike token on a Wall of Roots. Of all the Limited mechanics that have also translated to Constructed, Spikes is the one I would most like to see return. [Arcbound Ravager doesn't count? - Knut]
Cycling Lands $
In big, long multiplayer games, fast starts are not so important, so having a land come into play tapped is not much of a problem. Having the ability to draw another card, instead of being mana flooded, is great. I played a few of the old cycling lands in multiplayer, but the new ones are much better. They aren't flashy, but they do help avoid one of the worst parts of a big multiplayer game - the point where the game gets complex and slow, and you are just waiting around to draw something.
Eternal Dragon $$$
A recurring threat that fetches five different dual lands is pretty nice. I love nearly everything about this in multiplayer - except the price. I can't afford to put them in all the decks that could use them. Once this rotates out of Standard, I expect the price to drop, and I will buy several immediately.
Serra's Blessing $$
The ability to attack and not tap is good in Limited, just okay in Constructed, but golden in multiplayer. In a duel, an opponent gets one shot while your defenders are tapped out. In multiplayer, every opponent gets a shot. The"stays untapped to block" is a prime reason that cards like Akroma and Pristine Angel are so good in multiplayer. Imagine a Phantom Nishoba that doesn't tap to attack - or an Avatar of Woe that attacks, and can still tap to kill something.
Phyrexian Ghoul $
The original Nantuko Husk is on the list more for the memories than for current playability. I have played Phyrexian Ghoul, or his renamed reprint, in Pattern of Rebirth decks, in zombie decks, in Cemetery decks and in Rob Dougherty's Elvish Succession deck. In multiplayer, I like him in decks with Grave Pact and cards like Sengir Autocrat - but since Grave Pact will appear later in the list, enough for now. More commonly, however, the Ghoul or Husk combined with Caller of the Claw to create lethal damage out of nowhere. The best advice was"always block the Ghoul / Husk" - and I won a lot of matches when opponents didn't follow that advice.
Phyrexian Furnace $
This was Scrabbling Claws, from back in the day when graveyard order was important. Like Claws, the Furnace"cycled", and it was Extended's alternative to Tormod's Crypt once that rotated out. These have gotten cheap recently, and I still dump some into a lot of multiplayer decks. They can help out against Living Death and Reanimator decks, work well against Oversold Cemetery and eat Eternal Dragons. There are classier answers to all of these decks, but the fact that Phyrexian Furnace"cycles" makes it generally more playable than Withered Wretch. As for why you would play this over Scrabbling Claws - the Phyrexian Furnace looks a lot cooler (and sometimes nailing the bottom card is better than giving them a choice.)
Yavimaya Ants $
Once upon a time, there was a dominant extended deck called Trix. It used Necropotence and Illusions of Grandeur / Donate. It was deadly, and eventually Wizards banned Mana Vault, then Necro. (My whining about Trix and the bannings is here. It's good.) Before each of the bannings, Trix was not unbeatable. You could build a deck to smash Trix, but that deck could not beat anything else. Trix was dominant - but not quite as dominant in numbers as Ravager Affinity is today. Something to think about.
Yavimaya Ants were part of my anti-Trix tech. Trix would Necro for the combo - and that Necro would involve paying life for cards until their life total was just a bit higher than whatever you could inflict next turn. Yavimaya Ants messed with that math. It wasn't perfect, but once opponents heard about it, it made the math harder. Trix was all about math, and anything that made the Trix player think harder - and possibly make more mistakes - was good. Nowadays, the Ants are still in my Survival deck, merely because a hasty Green trampler is often unexpected. Gigapede may be better in most decks, but the Ants have history on their side.
Maze of Ith $$$+
I have a love/hate relationship with Maze of Ith. On the one hand, it is an extremely effective method of stopping attackers (including Darksteel Colossus), and it is part of one of my favorite stupid combos (Rocket Launcher/Maze of Ith/Argothian Elders.) On the other hand, if several people have Mazes, a lot of large creatures stay untapped, leading to massive creature stalls. In one memorable game, everyone at the table had at least one, and several people had multiples. Boring! (It got so bad that we were running Tsabo's Web.) However, when you have Maze of Ith and others don't, it is really good.
Dominate $
This rivals Accumulated Knowledge as my favorite instant from Masques block. If I play Cunning Wish, this sits in my sideboard. It is amazing for stealing tokens, but also works for all those little utility creatures. I once stole a Goblin Welder, then used that Welder to fizzle other Welder tricks all game (if one of the Welder targets is gone on resolution, the switch fails - so Weld one target.) Dominate also stole at least one match in the first PTQ in which I ever made top 8, or published a report, so it packs good memories. (Wayback machine? - found it!) In multiplayer games, you generally have enough mana to steal almost anything - and it works. Sure Bribery or Control Magic may be simpler, but Dominate has a surprise factor that the others don't.
Argothian Enchantress $$$
I have written about Enchantress decks several times. Argothian Enchantress was the first great card drawing engine I built a deck around, and it rocked. I still love the deck - and put it together again last month. Here's an excerpt from an old Dojo article, written about 1950 or so. I was playing Enchantress in four player game. Cathy was my partner.
Turn 1:
Me, Forest, Exploration, Savannah, go.
John: Swamp, Ritual, Phyrexian Negator, go.
Cathy: land, Mox, (I think) go.
Ingrid: Mountain, Sol Ring, go.
Turn 2:
Me: Forest, Argothian Enchantress, Savannah (via Exploration), Wild Growth on untapped land (draw card), Rancor John's Negator (draw a card), Exploration (draw card), Serra's Sanctum (via Exploration #2), tap for WWWW, Auratog, Auratog, go.
John: land, beat on Cathy (I sacrifice Rancor to Auratog so she just took 5), Ritual, Negator #2.
Cathy: land, Thran Dynamo??, go.
Ingrid: Land, Kavu Monarch, go.
Turn 3:
Me: Tap Forest with Wild Growth for Argothian Enchantress, Gaea's Cradle, Rancor on Auratog (draw 2 cards), Exploration #3 (draw 2 Cards), Forest, Verduran Enchantress, Seal of Strength (draw 3 cards), Brushland, sacrifice Rancor to pump Auratog, recast Rancor (draw 3 cards), Rancor #2 (draw 3), tap Serra's Sanctum, cast Flickering Ward, (draw 3), bounce Flickering Ward and recast (draw 3), land, Seal of Cleansing (draw 3), Wild Growth on Cradle (draw 3), another Wild Growth on Cradle (draw 3), Auratog, Endless Wurm, Emerald Charm to untap Cradle, retap for GGGGGGG, cast and sacrifice Rancor to pump Auratog many times, draw cards, send trampling Auratogs at both John and Ingrid, sacrifice tons of enchantments to make both 'Togs 30+ tramplers, win.
Turn 3 kills on two people, over an untapped Kavu and Phyrexian Negator - that's why you play Enchantress, and the Argothian is the best Enchantress around.
Sol Ring $$$
It is simple, splashable mana acceleration with no drawback. I play Sol Ring in nearly every deck. I think I own eight or nine, they are restricted, and mine are all in decks. Cheap ones are about $8.00 - and worth the money. Even if all you play is casual Wurm decks, get a Sol Ring.
Aura Shards $
Of all the multicolored cards from Invasion, this one enchantment has been more welcome in more multiplayer games than any other. It says - to everyone but the owner - just let me cast some creature and I'll off that problem enchantment / artifact. What's giving you trouble: The Abyss, Unnatural Selection, Moat, Sulfuric Vortex, Humility, Ensnaring Bridge? Relax, my elf can take care of it. It is a simple, easy answer to so many problems - but one that does not threaten the table or make you public enemy number one. If you are playing a G/W creature deck, this is too good to pass up.
Sol'Kanar, the Swamp King $$
Yes, for one more mana you can get Dromar, the Purger, which is bigger and flies. Sol'Kanar is no longer really all that amazing, but he still has a certain panache (which isn't easy when you're a muck-encrusted bog dweller.) Although he doesn't look like much anymore, there was a time when a 5/5 for five mana, with decent special abilities and no drawback, was something amazing. My, how times have changed.
Unnatural Selection $
I first built this deck in T2 when that was Invasion/Masques. Unnatural Selection comboed with Pure Reflection and Empress Galina for board control, and turned Sunwebs into "banana slugs" which beat for five. Then I modified it for multiplayer, adding Karakas ("Hey, Tooth and Nail boy, your Colossi are both Legends. One's dead, and I bounce the other") and Spirit Mirror (0: destroy all reflections - and for one mana, your critter is a reflection.) It manages complete board control very easily.
A friend also built this deck, and we once got into a two-headed giant game, as partners, both playing these decks. It was amazing - we had board control on turn 2, and spares of every critical part a few turns later. We were debating how to kill them when they conceded - and made us change partners.
I still have the deck together. The current build is something like 4 Selection, 4 Brainstorm, Impulse, 3 Spirit Mirror, 3 Silver Drakes, 3 Sunwebs, 1-2 Wall of Air, 1-2 Absorb, 2 Mother of Runes, 2 Soul Warden, 2 Dismantling Blow, maybe a Swords, lands, etc. I would have Eternal Dragons in there to fetch Tundras, if I had spares. Of all my multiplayer decks, this is the one I have kept together longest.
Bone Shredder $
Ingrid and I started playing way back, but as a beer and pretzels game - we just played the hundred odd cards we had. We started buying boosters around Tempest, and seriously collecting cards when Saga block came out. I never played with Nekrataal much, so Bone Shredder was my introduction to the Terror-on-a-stick concept. Shredder was really good with Recurring Nightmare and all the graveyard recursion I used to run - and echo creatures are even better with Lifeline. Shredder is also a standard Living Wish target, since the single Black in the casting cost means it is splashable.
Beloved Chaplain $
Protection from creatures is a pretty nice option. I have played Beloved Chaplain with Pariah (which makes you pretty much immune to attacking creatures), in a Thrashing Wumpus deck (with Pariah again), and in a current deck with equipment and Serra's Blessing. Loxodon Warhammer and - even better - Sword of Fire and Ice are great for the Chaplain, since she will get through. Barry borrowed that deck a few nights ago, and got triple Sword of Fire and Ice on the Chaplain. He enjoyed that quite a bit.
Silvos, Rogue Elemental $$
This is what Green fat is all about. Of course he isn't tournament worthy, but I enjoy playing him in base Green multiplayer decks. In some cases, he can win games. More commonly, he serves as a distraction. People get distracted worrying about Silvos, which gives me time to have my deck do whatever it is supposed to do.
It says a lot about Constructed Magic that Silvos, and Spiritmonger before him, have never found a place in T2. I wrote about this a while back - I think it is because of Wrath of God. To oversimplify - you cannot afford to invest a lot of resources in something if opponents are likely to spend a lot less negating it. The article says it better - which is not surprising, considering that it was about 4,000 words, instead of about fourteen in this paragraph.
Brainstorm $
After seeing the new single Blue card drawing spell (Serum Visions) in the spoilers, I can see just how far Blue card drawing has fallen. Serum Visions is a sorcery speed cantrip that lets you stack the next two cards of your library. Sorcery speed - that is almost useless, and I would rather have crap like Sleight of Hand than Serum Visions - and would much prefer anything that cycled for the same cost. Compare Serum Visions with Brainstorm. Brainstorm lets you look at three cards, then put any two cards from your hand on top of your library. It lets you hide cards from spells like Duress or Lobotomy. You can also used Brainstorm, and a shuffle effect, to draw three cards and stick dead cards back in your deck. Brainstorm plus fetchlands is a wonderful combination. Serum Visions plus fetchlands is a non-bo.
Spite/Malice $
Spite/Malice is another card that provides options. In multiplayer games, I really don't want dead cards - but the flip side is that counterspell control decks don't fare well in multiplayer. You tap out too often, and don't draw often enough (think one draw phase for you to one for each of your opponents.) Spite/Malice give you the ability to sit on a counter when necessary (e.g. if you discover that an opponent is playing a combo deck), or toast some creature if that is more useful. While Spite can only nail non-creature spells, those are the ones that really hurt in multiplayer (think Living Death, Vengeance, Armageddon, Wrath, Furnace of Rath, Blatant Thievery, etc.)
I would note that a lot of split cards made the first draft of the list. Wax/Wane has been a favorite - both because of the ability to kill enchantments like Humility and the warning that"this deck has combat tricks," which often sends opposing attackers elsewhere. Life/Death made the initial list because of Reanimator, and Fire / Ice because it is insane. Only Spite/Malice and Fire / Ice made the final draft.
Accumulated Knowledge $$
Accumulated Knowledge - AK - is one of the best cheap card drawers you can get. If you play Blue and cannot afford expensive stuff like Intuition or Ancestral Recall, look at AK, Impulse, and Brainstorm. AK is especially good in multiplayer where games can continue long enough for AKs to accumulate. AKs are particularly broken in emperor games, if you coordinate teams beforehand. Having three people playing AKs means you draw incredible numbers of cards. Paying 1U for three cards is nice - AKing for eleven cards is broken.
Triskelion $$
Originally this was going to be Ancient Hydra, which I flagged because it was one of the few Red cards I have played fairly often. However, Ancient Hydra is just a bad Triskelion. Then I decided to substitute Flowstone Overseer - which can also provide board control by killing even regenerating creatures, but can't throw counters at opponent's heads. He isn't too amazing. Finally I decided to screw Red and just list Triskelion. I play him in Oath of Druids decks, in Mishra's Workshop decks, and even in decks with Recurring Nightmare and Oversold Cemetery.
Dismantling Blow $
I have always been a big fan of having the right answer in my decks, even when those decks are a bit slow as a result. Disenchant has been a common inclusion, but Dismantling, with the draw two cards kicker, is even better. Like it's cousin, Orim's Thunder, it is almost never dead in multiplayer games, and is almost always cast with kicker. It is one of those simple, elegant utility cards that I have always liked.
Bullwhip $
I like cards that serve multiple uses, when in the right deck. I had watched others struggle with Vampire decks, which tried to make people attack into a Sengir Vampire, but the Nettling Imps died, and those decks folded to Peacekeeper and Royal Assassin and so forth. I tried Bullship instead - it killed the little annoyances and forced larger ones to attack. It still works reasonably well in that deck, but it makes this list more for nostalgia purposes - Bullwhip Vampires was one of the first times I made an original"combo" deck that actually worked.
Yavimaya Elder $
The Green ancestral was the absolute first card on my list. If I had the ability to chose one card to have reprinted, this would be it. I played Elders in the T2 Rock, in G/B Survival, in all the extended Rock versions I have tried, and in a ton of casual decks. It is mana fixing and card drawing in one. The only thing that can possibly make it better is Skullclamp - because it makes the sac for lands and cards even cheaper. But even without Skullclamp, the Elder can block, then fetch its lands and draw its card. (That is the correct order - you announce the draw a card ability, then pay costs. The costs include sacrificing the Elder. That puts the"draw lands" ability on the stack on top of the card draw. Don't forget that - the land search is optional, so if you draw first, a judge would say you have chosen not to get the lands.)
Power Matrix $
I play this purely to indulge my inner Timmy - and because of the reactions of the other Timmies around. I usually take one or two less powerful decks to casual nights, and play them if I get into games with newer players. Giving a creature flying, trample and first strike is neat - and it makes casual Constructed feel like Limited, at times. More importantly, it makes for great politics in multiplayer - I can not only affect my own creatures, I can mess up blocks, save or kill creatures, and otherwise make everyone cautious. People don't always think about this - until a Morphling flies headfirst into a Craw Wurm that not only flies, but has first strike.
Sylvan Library $$
Looking at all the decks I play, I think I am, at heart, a Green mage that doesn't like fat. I like the tricky Green cards, and Sylvan Library, the great Green card drawing agent, is a fine example. It isn't broken, even with readily available shuffle effects, but it is pretty good. It is almost broken with Abundance: the rules interaction lets you name card type three times, and keep all three cards, without paying life. I could explain the interactions, but that's dull - just trust me on this. Sylvan/Abundance is great.
Reincarnation $
Unless you are one of those people who play lots of Mental Magic, you may not remember that there is a instant speed reanimation spell, in Green. Reincarnation is a Legends uncommon that is pretty reasonably priced. It also allows for a lot of nifty combat tricks - for example, cast Reincarnation on a nearly depleted Wall of Roots, then give it the last -0/-1 counter to pay for Survivaling some fattie into the graveyard, Survival resolves, Wall dies to state based effects and you pull the fattie out to block. It is also a great response to someone bolting your birds.
Rocket Launcher $
People always give me one of three responses when I play Rocket Launcher in multiplayer. Response #1: Huh? What is that? (I tell them it kills Birds, Elves and Royal Assassins...) Response #2: Hey - old school! It's a bad card, but kudos on the old school style points! Response #3, and this is mainly people who have played with me before: You are playing some infinite mana deck again, aren't you?
If you need to kill everyone at a table at once, and have infinite mana, there are only five practical ways of doing it. First, you can split a Fireball, but that doesn't show much class. Second, you can Pestilence, Earthquake, or Hurricane, and have some method of preventing the damage to yourself, but that requires two cards. Third, you can activate Shivan Hellkite many times, but half your mana needs to be Red. Fourth, you can activate Whetstone or Ambassador Laquatus and mill everyone, but that doesn't work if anyone has Gaea's Blessing - or Darksteel Colossus or Serra Avatar, etc. Fifth, you can use Rocket Launcher. Rocket Launcher is the multiplayer equivalent to Magma Mine - when you have a ton of mana, that mana can make both lethal - but, unlike Magma Mine, Rocket Launcher can have a number of targets.
Okay, this is over 4,000 words already, so I'm breaking it off here. That's about one third of the way through the cards, so look for two more sequels.
You can debate and criticize my card choices in the forums, or email me.
PRJ
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Fall courses offer fresh perspectives on high-profile issues
By Laura Douglas-Brown and Leslie King | Emory Report | Aug. 24, 2016
Students taking Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries will gain hands-on experience through fieldwork at the Emory WaterHub. Here, professor Christine Moe (second from left) visits the WaterHub to plan water-sampling locations for the class assignment with student Yvonne Kienast, assistant research professor Amy Kirby and student Emeli Anderson. Emory Photo/Video
Emory's fall semester courses bring critical insights to current events and offer new approaches to familiar subjects.
Students will explore high-profile topics like the presidential election, the refugee crisis, Islamophobia and the global struggle for human rights, while also gaining unique perspectives from Emory resources such as the WaterHub and the upcoming display of Shakespeare's First Folio, which Emory was selected to host for the state of Georgia.
Here is a sample of fall classes, from first-year seminars to graduate courses, that are timely, creative or just plain cool.
Appcology: New Commerce Infrastructure
Instructor: Benn Konsynski, George S. Craft Distinguished University Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management
Cool factor: With the assistance and experience of actual app developers, we will explore the design and creations of these "snacksize "applications for mobile and desktop environments. The course will consider the opportunities for new patterns of communication between organizations and their mobile stakeholders.
Course description: The course will explore issues associated with the emerging types of applications and services, changing forms of software ecosystems and commerce interactions. It will involve both design and development of real apps, gizmos and widgets.
Department and school: Goizueta Business School graduate program
Christianity and Politics
Instructors: Robert M. Franklin, James T. and Berta R. Laney Professor in Moral Leadership; Letitia M. Campbell, lecture series coordinator
Cool factor: Students are required to volunteer for a political campaign, keep a journal of their experiences and thoughts, and prepare three-minute media commentaries on ethical and religious dimensions of the campaign, election and aftermath, which students will send to media outlets or post on social media. This practical experience will build students’ confidence as public intellectuals. The course includes a public, evening lecture series, "Faith and Politics," featuring religion and politics scholars and public intellectuals.
Course description: Given the unique role of Christianity in the formation of America, the course examines the role of its religious ideas, dispositions, values and behavior in shaping public policy and general standards of public morality. It also examines how political campaigns appeal to the imagination, mythmaking and responses to American hunger for meaning and community, as well as how candidates assume and manipulate religious leadership roles such as charismatic prophet, preacher, pastor, priest and servant leader. Special emphasis will be given to how religious communities can help to heal a nation polarized by partisan loyalty, class, race, region and religious identity.
Department and school: Candler School of Theology; should draw interest from those in political science, religion, sociology, history, law and psychology.
Controlling Crime
Instructor: Robert Agnew, professor of sociology
Cool factor: Special attention is devoted to several promising crime control strategies, including community policing, police crackdowns focused on “hot spots,” and restorative justice. Special attention is also devoted to the extent to which law enforcement agencies discriminate and the police use of deadly force.
Course description: This course provides an overview of the nature, extent and causes of crime; examines, using evaluation research, how researchers determine whether programs and policies are effective in controlling crime; and focuses on the four major strategies for controlling crime: the “get tough” strategies of deterrence and incapacitation, which have dominated crime control efforts in recent decades, and the strategies of rehabilitation and prevention. A central theme of the course is that efforts to control crime are effective to the extent that they address the causes of crime.
Department and school: Sociology in Laney Graduate School
Film, Media and Social Activism
Instructors: Edward L. Queen, Center for Ethics; Carlton Mackey, Center for Ethics and Department of Film and Media Studies.
Cool factor: Creative student teams will collaborate with leading Atlanta-area filmmakers, photographers and community nonprofit organizations to plan, develop and produce thought-provoking collaborative art projects addressing important social issues. The course is part of the Center for Ethics’ Southwest Airlines Art and Social Engagement Program, engaging art in all its forms designed to support meaningful student/community experiences.
Course description: Students will explore the function and role of film and media in social change movements and their role in addressing major social issues. Class sessions will first engage with the topic of art and social engagement.” In the latter half of the semester, students will work in creative teams with area filmmakers and photographers to produce a short documentary film, blog, website, etc. engaging the work of a local nonprofit.
Department and school: Film Studies, Environmental Studies and Visual Arts in Emory College
Glial Neurobiology: Your Brain Beyond Neurons
Instructors: Kristen Frenzel, senior lecturer, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology; Brilee Coleman and Michelle Giddens, Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Cool factor: This original course aims to demystify the “other” half of the brain with its focus on glia, which constitute approximately 50 percent of the brain and contribute to most neurological diseases. Students will write a submission-quality National Science Foundation grant proposal, a product that could jumpstart the next phase of their career.
Course description: Explore the many roles of these important cells — the most common and least talked about cells in the brain — in development and human disease. Study primary literature in the realm of glial neurobiology. This class is open to any interested students and will be particularly useful for students planning to pursue research in the future.
Department and school: Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology in Emory College
How Do We Know That? 2,500 Years of Great Science Writing
Instructor: Douglas Mulford, senior lecturer, Chemistry
Cool factor: What did Darwin actually say? Einstein? Mendel? Should we clone humans? Can chocolate cause weight loss? What is the placebo effect anyway and why do I care? Was Galileo just a really big nerd? (Yes!) The course will look at how humans learn by looking at the original words of scientists throughout history. Occasional demonstrations, explosions and liquid nitrogen ice cream provided.
Course description: This is not a science class but scientific learning will be the framework for this study. This discussion-based first-year seminar will focus on how humans have learned knowledge throughout the history. Discourse will examine humans’ ways of discovery by looking at 2,500 years of great science writing to discover how science is done and how human knowledge as a species grows.
Department and school: Chemistry in Emory College
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Rights
Instructors: Dabney P. Evans, assistant professor, Rollins School of Public Health; David Davis, associate professor, Emory College; Edward Queen, Center for Ethics
Cool factor: Co-taught by three instructors from different units of the University to students from across the University, the course sparks conversation about how views of human rights intersect across disciplines. “Cases,” incorporating these interdisciplinary perspectives to contemporary human rights issues, will be developed.
Course description: This graduate seminar examines the theory and practice of global human rights from an interdisciplinary perspective, including issues of the history, origins and legitimacy of universal human rights. The seminar will also examine human rights across a variety of substantive issues areas, including conflict, development, globalization, social welfare, religion, race and ethnicity, medicine, public health, and rights of women and other vulnerable groups.
Department and school: Laney Graduate School, School of Law and Rollins School of Public Health
Islamophobia In America
Instructor: Erik Love, visiting fellow, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference
Cool factor: This course looks at Middle Eastern American advocacy around the myriad problems of racialized Islamophobia in America. This follows a look at the histories and contemporary portraits of several Middle Eastern American communities, and we examine the details of discriminatory programs, policies and practices.
Course description: Despite rapid migration from the Middle East to the United States after the turn of the 20th century, Middle Eastern American communities are among the least studied and most misunderstood. In recent decades, hate crimes, discrimination and more have emerged in a familiar American pattern of racial scapegoating. This course concludes by considering the efforts of social advocates working to confront Islamophobia.
Department and school: Sociology and Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies in Emory College
The Migrant & Refugee Crisis: Borders, Mobility and the Making of Il/legality
Instructor: Isabella Alexander, visiting assistant professor, Anthropology
Cool factor: Integrating ethnography, journalism, film and other forms of popular media, this course begins with an exploration of the current migrant and refugee crisis in Europe then explores the lesser-told stories of migration, deportation and detention unfolding on the periphery. Students will work together to build an interactive website on these issues for popular audiences.
Course description: This class begins with the premise that border regions, located at the cultural and geographical intersection of nation-states, offer an ideal place for questioning the construction of new individual and national identities. Students will be asked to think and write critically about how new identities are established, embodied and challenged, and how borders create a continual negotiation of the self and the other. Drawing on anthropological and popular media representations of the migrant and refugee crisis, the course will create a picture of the current state of transnational migration and note the distinctions established between the migrant, the citizen and the refugee.
Department and school: Anthropology in Emory College
Race and the American Presidency
Instructor: Brett Gadsden, associate professor, African American Studies and History
Cool factor: How did Lyndon B. Johnson, a son of the Texas Hill Country and a product of the Jim Crow South, become the standard bearer of presidential liberalism? Faced with an intransigent Congress, how did he win groundbreaking civil rights legislation and a great expansion of the American welfare state? This course is designed to answer these questions and explore what lessons can we apply from Johnson’s political career to the current political climate.
Course description: Students will trace the arc of Lyndon Johnson’s political career through the lens of American race relations. This course takes as its starting point Johnson’s modest Texas origins and his rise to power as the Senate majority leader in the early 1960s. Students will then study his political labors after he assumed the presidency, which resulted in the passage of historic civil rights legislation and produced the Great Society that was designed to address the problem of poverty. Students will consider Johnson’s political legacy and his relevance to contemporary political events.
Departments and school: History and American Studies in Emory College
Real Shakespeare?
Instructor: Patricia Cahill, associate professor, English
Cool factor: Students can immerse themselves in Shakespeare this year, which is the 400th anniversary of his death. They can contemplate rare books like the First Folio, which is visiting Emory from the Folger Shakespeare Library from Nov. 5 through Dec. 11, plus archival materials attesting to the many afterlives of Shakespearean drama. They can also contemplate Shakespearean art, study live and film performance, and create an exhibit using Shakespearean evidence they have excavated from the archives.
Course description: This new, interdisciplinary first-year seminar is organized around the question of where and how to locate the genuine Shakespeare and what “evidence” means in Shakespearean drama and for Shakespeare scholars. Reading plays that showcase delusions, errors, conspiracies and lies will prompt consideration of why some people ask whether Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare and why some contemporary directors want to re-create the actual conditions of performance in Shakespeare’s day. Students will spend time in the Rose Library pondering the material evidence of Shakespeare’s impact.
Department and school: English in Emory College
Understanding Community: Oxford Encountering Oxford
Instructor: Lyn Pace, Oxford College chaplain
Cool factor: The class will begin with a dinner where students meet local Oxford residents. Following the dinner, students will set up a time to interview a community member. The interview, including the resident’s own understanding of community, will form the basis of each student’s mid-term paper. Also during this unit, local residents and leaders will guest lecture and introduce students to the landmarks and stories of Oxford, Georgia.
Course description: A major focus in this course will be on the city of Oxford and interaction with local residents. The course will engage students in a critical exploration of the concept of community to formulate their own ideas of community, identify various structures of belonging in communities, and develop a more profound understanding of multiple communities to which they have been and are connected, including communities of origin, the Oxford campus community, virtual communities, communities of self-interest, intentional communities, and the city of Oxford, Georgia.
Department and school: American Studies in Oxford College
Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries
Instructors: Christine L. Moe, Eugene J. Gangarosa Professor of Safe Water and Sanitation, and Eddy Perez, professor of practice
Cool factor: This course talks about poop, fecal sludge, diarrheal disease, toilets, menstrual hygiene and other taboo topics, introducing students from all disciplines to global water, sanitation and hygiene challenges. Innovative approaches to provide clean water and sanitation — like LifeStraw, Pee Poo Bags, Arbor Loos, household-level biogas systems, and PUR — are taught. Field/lab assignment includes a tour of the Emory WaterHub and testing microbiological quality of wastewater samples from both ends of the treatment system.
Course description: This course provides an overview of key water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues in the developing world and strategies to address these challenges. It includes discussions of behavioral determinants of WASH practices, WASH policies, human rights and inequities in WASH services for the poor, the relationship between WASH and diseases, gender issues and how poor WASH in schools impacts girls’ education and economic opportunities, WASH in emergencies and provision of services to displaced populations, and the challenges of sustaining WASH services and infrastructure. Students learn through collaborative projects and develop proposals with innovative solutions to WASH challenges in specific settings.
Department and school: Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health |
Ramada Resort Dead Sea
Description:
Nestled between the mountains of Mount Nebo and the Jordan River, Ramada Resort Dead Sea is your destination for both leisure and business travelers alike! Offering the largest private sandy beach, 2 swimming pools – one can be heated in winter, several F&B outlets, a splendid spa and gym. You are surely in for a great time to enjoy true Jordanian hospitality at the lowest point on Earth!The air-conditioned rooms feature a private balcony some of which overlooking the Dead Sea and all the suits are pool or sea view. Our rooms feature a 32″ flat-screen TV, a working desk, hairdryer, Safety Deposit Box, mini-bar and private private bathroom. 24 hours room service and free Wi-Fi are availableGuests can enjoy a variety of food and beverage outlets, including Chillax Lobby Lounge, Elements All Day Dining, Pool Bar, and our Sunset terrace with great views of the Dead Sea and Jordan River. Our meeting space is ideal for your corporate retreats and functions as well.Ramada Resort Dead Sea is a 40-minute drive from Amman and only 106 mi away from Petra. Queen Alia International Airport is 60 minutes by car. Transportation can be arranged. Parking is free.
Reviews:
- Thanks to Alaa Shaaban and Shadi for their great excellent service, they always impress me 👌🏽
- The staff are very friendly, very caring and responsible, Ramada deadsea feels like home to me already, I go there every weekend.
- It was nice to spent time in this hotel.
The food is Delicious.
Excellent customer service.
- Abdallah khawaja and Shadi are super super nice and very helpful, Thanks to them
- The one who helped me is shady the guy who is served in receptiontion
Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea
Description:
This Holiday Inn Resort, on the edge of the Dead Sea, offers luxurious facilities including a private beach area. Each room features flat-screen TVs and free internet.Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea is in a lush garden and has an expansive outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs. There is also a sauna and hot tub in the hotel’s health club. Guests can unwind with a relaxing massage treatment.The resort has 3 restaurants and bars, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty steak house and a beach bar. Guests can enjoy Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea’s room service.
Reviews:
- The staff are so polite and collaborative. Everything was very clean . We were a group of girls and it was very comfortable to us .
- One of the receptionists called Farah was extremely nice to us, she upgraded the room for free and made sure that my birthday request was taken into consideration, the staff were amazing but the pool wasn’t that clean and one of the towels had stains on it. The overall stay was good but they need to work on the cleaning part a bit.
- the pool is nice and convenient
the food for the room service is great and its excellent and a bit yummy
I loved the housekeeping staff and their manager they are awesome .
I will come again for sure to have like this treatment from your lovely staff
I loved the staff on the reception also they are great very helpful and the main gate security I loved the staff .
- Adult pool was great and good idea . IHG office is offering great welcoming. Parking service was great
- It was a wonderful trip overall. The staff was very helpful and kind, even calling to check in that everything was up to our standards. The pools were nice and we especially loved the beds (super comfortable!).
Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Description:
One of our best sellers in Sowayma! Located in Sowayma, 8 mi from Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa features a fitness center and a private beach area.All guest rooms feature individually controlled air-conditioning units, WiFi, satellite TV with international channels, safe, mini bar and mineral water. Some rooms include a large terrace overlooking the Dead Sea.Redefining the culinary arts experience, Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa features seven extraordinary dining venues. Spectrum; the all-day dining restaurant, 1312; features a contemporary menu of Lebanese cuisine created by famed Chef Joe Barza, Bacchus; the pool-side Italian restaurant, VUE; the lobby lounge, Infinity; the pool bar, Beach Bar; that serves refreshments to guests enjoying their time on the beach and Sky Bar & Lounge; the seasonal roof-top lounge that serves innovative cocktails and snacks and comes alive after sunset with the beats of the resident DJ.You will find a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop at the property. A car rental desk is available in the the lobby.Queen Alia Airport is 40 mi from the property, while the capital Amman is 28 mi away. Private parking is available on site.
Reviews:
- The breakfast was very good, especially with the new restrictions because of covid, the staff at the service are doing a great job.
The hotel is amazing,clean,staff are professional and helpful.
Pools design is outstanding. Marwan at the pool bar is the best staff I have ever seen. He is so helpful and know how to take care of customers.
- the hotel was fabulous!! the staff were friendly, helpful, and smiling the entire time 👍🏼
- Service was very good.
Rooms were clean and well equipped
Friendly staff.
- The breakfast was good but it could be more delicious
- The food is great, but because of the corona we did not get the Buffet. The pool is so clean and perfect. The room had a sea view, nice hot tub, very spacious. The restaurants have great food with reasonable price for dinner.
Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa
Description:
One of our top picks in Sowayma.This Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa, on the shores of the mineral-rich Dead less than an hour drive from Queen Alia Airport. The city of Madaba, famous for its ancient mosaics, is just 22 miles away. The hotel offers free parking.
Reviews:
- Excellent service, helpful stuff, very clean rooms and facilities and the breakfast buffet was outstanding. Highly recommended.
- The Spa was absolutely beautiful, the room was very nice and comfortable, the pool view was very good, it has a partial sea view.
- this is the best hotel in Jordan, the service, team, pool, cleanliness, room comfort are just amazing. I recommend anyone traveling to dead sea to choose this hotel.
- Amazing staff – everyone is exceptionally friendly and helpful. Everything was absolutely wonderful, great food as well!
- The Dead Sea Marriott has the best landscaping of all the Jordan Dead Sea resorts. Pools are spread out, with hillside lawns and multiple terraces to enjoy sunsets. We look forward to our next visit.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
Description:
The Mövenpick Dead Sea is a 5-star Resort and Spa with panoramic views of the Dead Sea. The resort offers over the sea, pool, or garden.The Mövenpick Resort & Spa offers private beach access and several swimming pools including a heated winter pool. For children, there is a full-service a kids’ club. During summers season, the adults only infinity pool renovates to private Beach Lounge & Club where with surcharge the beach life is re-imagined.ZARA, the Mövenpick’s onsite spa, offers a wealth of relaxation and wellness treatments in its modern 19685 ft² facility. Zara offers steam rooms, tropical scent showers and massages in adults only ambiance.Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea’s restaurant offers all-day à la carte and buffet dining. Breakfast is served daily.The resort is less than a 1-hour drive from Queen Alia International Airport.
Reviews:
- Mr. Nawafleh added a pleasing experience by making the stay comfortable and through his high response to our requests.
Hygienic precautions due to Virus threats were obviously noticed on both Staff and Facility , Most areas were uncrowded and neat.
Special requests previously made by us were accepted and offered successfully.
An early check in and a late check out offered by Mr. Nawafleh made us feel like being taken care of.
- We loved it, Ahmad at the welcome desk was superb, thank you Ahmad, we loved the upgrade specially as it was exactly what we needed a calm place to rest 3 days.
The food was delicious every day.
we will be back next week for sure.
- Excellent experience and nice staff specifically reception staff
- I would like to thanks the staff specially the receptionist mousa H and GR supervisor ammar the food is amazing breakfast and dinner the infinity pool and the room was soooo clean it was so calm and nice thank you so much for making it so fantastic
High recommended
- All excellent, fast check in with free upgrades and warm welcoming by Nawafleh ,
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
Description:
One of our top picks in Sowayma.Offering whiskey steam bath sessions. The state-of-the-art fitness center has personal trainers available upon request, and yoga and meditation classes are offered.The closest airport is Queen Alia, about 43 miles away, and private parking is available on site.
Reviews:
- Loved the facilities, pool and the hotel itself was so comfortable and not crowded they’re sticking to the social distancing rules
- Rooms looked a little outdated but the bed was super comfortable. Loved the pools, we had a lovely stay overall
- thew pool and room was very cleand. the staff real real was great. hope to see you soon. if there any soon offer please send it to me.
many thanks
- The great hospitality from the staff and the exceptional service they provide
- Everything was perfect the employees and service
Recommended 100%
Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Description:
Featuring a promenade along the Dead Sea, Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa boasts an outdoor pool, a gym and a restaurant. Baptism Site is a 20-minute drive away.The hotel offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Each room includes a balcony overlooking the gardens health club.Mount Nebo is a 25-minutes drive from Crowne Plaza Jordan, and Hammamat Maeen is 20 minutes away by car. Queen Alia International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Free valet parking is available.
Reviews:
- The food was excellent and the facilities were perfect and our stay were amazing because Mohammad Al Zuheri helped us.
I’m waiting for my next vacation to visit you
- The staff was very friendly, the service was excellent and the food was delicious
- Good service, The guys at the pool and staff in general are nice
- The service are amazing ; the Ms.Raichelle was very very nice and made my vacation full of happiness and comfort by the amazing support ;in addition, The Pools and room designs are amazing and comfort and happily atmosphere .
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London D&F guru Les Rock has been out of the market for eleven years before his surprise return last month. Will he be just as successful this time round or has the fac market immeasurably changed over the past decade? The Insurer finds out…
It takes a lot to persuade an underwriter eleven years into retirement to return to his former life. Even more so when he has made enough money – despite the inconvenience of a brace of divorces – to be very comfortable without ever losing a moments’ sleep again over aggregate exposures and under priced competitors.
However, this is indeed what has just happened with Les Rock, once feted as one of the most successful D&F property traders in the London and Bermuda markets until he put down his pen in 2008 aged a mere 53.
His premature exit was much mourned by brokers – not because he was a soft touch, in fact the opposite – but because he would be willing to put down lines when rivals were fleeing, licking their wounds after losses. Brokers need permanent capacity and Rock was always as solid as his name suggests.
After a series of Lloyd’s underwriting roles (Amlin, Faraday and his own Syndicate at Heritage, now Argo), he was recruited by the late – great – Bob Clements to head the post-Katrina $1bn Bermuda (re)insurer Ironshore in 2006.
It was an inspired decision. Based in Bermuda he wrote over $300mn of D&F property business in the first year (2007). The loss ratio was modest and Ironshore gained momentum. He left less than three years in. Job done.
Rock – like other celebrated Lloyd’s underwriters from the recent past such as the John Charman & Richard Brindle double act in the early nineties, Beazley’s marine trader Clive Washbourn and the Amlin Welsh wizard Tony Holt (the latter, sadly, both retired) – would not run away from risk. It was simply whether the price was right. Did it reflect the underlying peril or can it be traded through canny arbitrage? If so, he would write it.
And like the above individuals and many other great underwriters, he thinks and acts unconventionally; he is no sufferer of fools and not easy to manage. Anecdotes are legion about his disagreements with former CEOs, who would find his independence frustrating and his underwriting profits alluring, in equal measure.
He was missed by many when he slipped away in 2008. Typically, he did it without ceremony.
Lloyd’s pull back from D&F markets has coincided with rate rises…
So, there was great interest when last month, The Insurer revealed that on the eve of the 1.4 renewals, Rock had returned to active underwriting through the relatively new London MGA Rokstone after 11 years out (it was the most popular article viewed on our website that week – quite an achievement considering Lloyd’s published its results in the same week).
Much has changed, of course, since 2008. Brokers are even more powerful, capital is cheap and ILS competition is fierce. Models are more sophisticated and the regulators far more intrusive. Can he still work his trading risk magic in this changed environment?
Time will tell but what is indisputable is that his return coincides with whole swathes of the Lloyd’s market running away from risk – or having been told to – and its being felt in Rock’s heartland: the international and US D&F property markets.
Over a dozen Lloyd’s syndicates are thought to have withdrawn from either US or international D&F property in 2018, including Markel, Barbican, StarStone and Advent. Others that retrenched include Vibe and Apollo, which withdrew from writing Mexican/Caribbean business. Travelers’ Syndicate 5000 also stopped writing open market business. Others have retrenched.
So, does Rock’s return echo Warren Buffett’s famous maxim that the time to invest is when others are fearful, and its time to be fearful when others are greedy?
Has he timed his return perfectly or have the property fac markets evolved to make sole traders like Rock a relic from a prior age? After all, treaty capacity is plentiful – do insurers still need to buy fac at the same levels when the ILS and traditional reinsurance markets are so willing to assume risk?
Rock has never been an enthusiastic embracer of the media. But The Insurer – after revealing his return – tracked him and the head of Rokstone, James Potter down to find out more…
Q. How were you tempted back, Les?
LR: You can blame David and James!
JP: Last year, shortly after David Bearman [Rokstone CEO] and I launched Rokstone, we wanted to ensure underwriting excellence was in its DNA. I used to broke to Les and I always thought it was a complete waste that his knowledge and passion for measuring and underwriting risk was lost to the market.
David and I went down to Poole [the affluent, coastal town on England’s south coast where Rock has a home] to see Les. It was a long lunch, the sun shone and rose flowed but by the time we left, Les was sold – but only as a non-executive. He was adamant there would be no underwriting but he liked the idea of helping a new MGA focussed on technical underwriting.
Q. So, how were you persuaded to pick up the pen again, Les?
LR: I was determined not to go back to underwriting and anyone who knows me, knows I can be stubborn.
However, I enjoyed working with Rokstone as an adviser last year and then I watched with increasing bemusement what was happening in London late last year [the sudden withdrawal of many established markets, partly encouraged by the Lloyd’s performance review].
It’s madness, really. Insurers have spent years making losses and then they all pack up shop at the same time just because they had another year of cats.
I have never understood that mentality but it happens in our industry. However, in saying that, I don’t think I’ve seen such a concentrated withdrawal of capacity from the wholesale fac markets as I saw late last year. This is leading to a real opportunity, right now, and I’m thrilled to be back!
Q. So, what is happening on rates?
LR: I started underwriting international D&F last month on Rokstone’s existing facilities. In my view, there are parallels to the mid-nineties. What happened then was the global reinsurers suddenly tightened terms on their international treaties which had the consequence of forcing local insurers – many of them thinly capitalised and dependent on reinsurance – into the wholesale fac markets.
Rates leapt and there was frenzy for scarce capacity.
There was a similar feeling at the recent renewals. I saw a variety of risks – from India and other Asian markets and also LatAm – and rates were sharply up. 70 percent, even 100 percent and beyond.
These are rapidly firming markets. The window might not be open for long – perhaps only two years – but it’s the first hard market for over a decade.
Importantly, it’s not just rates. I’m a big believer in deductibles and sharing the risk. Deductibles are rising and limits are falling. These are now attractive markets because we are getting rate. We need it but fac pricing is very sensitive to capacity. Always has been and we’re seeing it now
Rock was initially head of underwriting at $1bn Bermuda start-up Ironshore…
Q. I thought the US was your heartland, Les. Are we experiencing the same phenomenon after the 2017-18 losses?
LR: Rates are certainly up – not necessarily to the same extent but typically US prop fac has better loss ratios anyway so it shouldn’t experience quite the same uplift.
Despite that, London brokers tell me that US capacity is scarce and the worst scenario is a real possibility. Namely, London fails in its duty to provide capacity in distressed conditions. This would be a real shame because the business won’t come back if we’re not there for buyers when they need us.
JP: Les makes a really good point. London underwriters have left the market – or been forced to – at exactly the wrong time. There is a payback opportunity and clients realise that but they can only buy if the capacity is available.
Q. So what is Rokstone doing about it?
JP: We are talking to potential capacity providers! We need the right partners and hope we will have a North American property facility in place in the second half of this year and perhaps also expanded capacity on our existing international binders.
Many carriers simply do not have the expertise or indeed the desire to play in the short tail property arena. Our belief is we have the right underwriter(s) to take advantage of this opportunity.
LR: It makes absolute sense for the right capacity provider. By supporting Rokstone they can time their entrance – and exit. The difficulty of building out your own underwriting team and writing direct is that it is difficult to later stop underwriting despite rates plummeting in a soft market. Shutting offices, laying people off is painful and expensive – as we are seeing right now. We take that pain away and we get the blame if we stop underwriting; not the insurer.
Q What’s the plan for the remainder of the year?
JP: Our plan is that by later this year, Rokstone will have $5mn maximum line for critical cat and $10mn excluding cat with a new US D&F facility.
We would like this to expand in time for 1.1 2020 and also to differentiate between primary and excess.
Les Rock in brief…
Rock, aged 64, started his 25 year underwriting career at the Harvey Bowring – RJ Keeling Syndicate (now known as Amlin). As a young man, his results got him noticed. Over a ten year period, he wrote circa $350mn of premium income running at circa 50 percent loss ratio. He became their worldwide head of property before leaving in 1992.
In late 1992, Rock joined DP Mann Syndicate 435 (now part of the Faraday/Berkshire Hathaway group). He wrote the commercial lines account from start-up and built a successful book of business from 1992 to 2001. Over nine years, he wrote $836mn of GWP, cannily bought reinsurance to bring net premiums to $570mn (a hallmark of his career) and made $243mn of underwriting profit.
After leaving Faraday in May 2001 (avoiding the 9/11 losses on the way), Rock formed the Heritage Syndicate 1200 in 2002 (now part of the Argo Group) with stamp capacity provided by Everest Re, Berkshire Hathaway and Hannover Re. It became a profitable syndicate in each year until he left in 2006.
In 2006, Rock teamed up with the late Bob Clements to form a new $1bn insurer, Ironshore after Hurricane Katrina. He took the role of chief underwriting officer and wrote a global property account out of Bermuda, writing more than $300mn GWP in the first year and giving Ironshore its initial momentum.
Rock retired, aged 53, in late 2008 and returned to London. |
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OSIPR
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Move users to new AD keepin local profile
Date Posted:
16 Aug 2018 at 6:06pm
Hello,
I tried Forensit User Profile Wizard and it seems to be working. I still have doubts with some details:
1) I have an old domain with the AD name corp.local and the netbios name CORP.
2) I have a new domain with the AD name ad.corp.com and the netbios name CORP (the same netbios name as the old one)
3) With the Active directory domain and trust other FQDN was created on the new AD, corp.com
4) The reason for that domain to be added was because I'm using Azure AD Connect to synchronize the new on premise AD with Azure/Office365 AD (the old AD is not synchronized with Azure/Office365) and in Office365 the user accounts are [email protected] and not [email protected]
4) I'm going to move the users from AD copr.local to AD ad.corp.com but I want to keep the user's local profile located in C:\USERS
5) I used Forenseit with a test account and it works.
Questions:
1) At the AD after adding the users I went to properties, account tab and change the domain of the user logon name from @ad.corp.com to @corp.com. Since I want the users to end like [email protected], What domain do I have to specify in the tool, ad.corp.com or corp.com?
2) The computer already have the local user's profile for the old AD. Do I have to remove the computer from the old AD and add it to the new AD before using Forensit?
3) Before using Forensit I noticed that after removing the computer from the old AD and adding the computer to the new AD after I log to the new AD two profile directories for the user were available. C:\Users\jdoe for the old AD and C:\Users\jdoe.CORP for the new AD. What directory is modify by Forensit? Which directory can I delete after using Forensit?
4) Do I have to log with an account from the new AD before I can migrate the user? Can I use a local administrator account of the computer (not domain) to run the tool? Can I use the tool with the same user account to move his own profile? even if the user is not an administrator of the local computer?
Thanks!
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Posted By:
OSIPR
Date Posted:
22 Aug 2018 at 2:20pm
Well I receive no responce to my questions so this is what I did:
1) Create user account on new AD
2) Create local admin account on computer
3) Remove computer from old domain
4) Log with local admin account and add computer to new domain
5) Log with local admin again and ran Forensit Profile Wizard
6) Reboot the computer and log as the new user
Everything seems to be working fine except that now Office365 Onedrive for business is not working. When a file is accesed directly there are permisisons errors and when the file is accessed with any Office application it keep asking for credentials.
Posted By:
jellybelly
Date Posted:
24 Sep 2018 at 12:57pm
I am stuck at this same spot. When the file is accessed with any Office application it keeps asking for credentials (2 times and then fails). Error message "Something went wrong. We weren't able to register your device and add your account to Windows. Your access to org resources may be limited."
I spent the last week trying different things to get the migration to work. I also tried changing the user's UserPrincipalName in AD from [email protected] to [email protected] thinking this was the trick to making it work. I am not yet using AAD Connect but for what it's worth, I also read in AAD Connect documentation that AAD Connect uses the UPN to find matches in Azure and that the ImmutableID in Azure was a product of the UPN. So, I tried nullifying the value in ImmutableID in Azure via powershell, but this did not help either. I have contacted the support group and am hoping they will respond with a solution.
Posted By:
OSIPR
Date Posted:
24 Sep 2018 at 3:26pm
jellybelly you have to download this file:
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Forensit is currently investigating the problem with Office365 authentication but if you use that file it will fix the problem.
Posted By:
jellybelly
Date Posted:
25 Sep 2018 at 7:17am
Any chance you can share what this executable does to fix the issue? If it makes a change in the Registry, I really need to know what that change was.
Thank you very much as it seems to fix the problem.
Posted By:
Support
Date Posted:
25 Sep 2018 at 12:58pm
Please keep in mind that this test utility fixes the majority of problems - but
not
all.
We still need more information, please tell us what build of Windows 10 you are using, and whether the machine is joined to Azure AD, etc.
Posted By:
jellybelly
Date Posted:
25 Sep 2018 at 1:14pm
Windows 10 Pro version 1803, build 17134.286.
The machine was NOT joined to Azure AD. It was in WORKGROUP prior to migration to our on-premise AD server. Thanks.
Posted By:
jellybelly
Date Posted:
26 Sep 2018 at 2:51pm
Well, unfortunately, I tried the fix with the very next user that was having the same exact problem and the problem persists. Is there anything else we can try so that the user is not prompted to login twice and then get the "Something went wrong..." error message? I have uninstalled/reinstalled Office, removed all office credentials from Credential Manager, removed the user's device from Azure with no luck in solving.
thanks
Posted By:
pimpfish
Date Posted:
25 Oct 2018 at 3:31pm
I'm bumping this post as I am having the same issue as Jellybelly. I had a domain account and a local profile using O365 and the account was added as a "work school" account under the local profile. Windows 10 obviously.
I migrated the profile to the domain account, and got the hang that others have described at the first reboot (Preparing to set up apps). I killed that, and rebooted again. The login under the domain account showed the profile as normal. I then experienced the annoying Outlook login loops. I did both the suggested fixes here (running the file provided by Forensit and making the registry change proposed by another user). That
seems
to have resolved. However, I am completely unable to add or store the credentials for the O365 account. I cannot "connect as work or school account" and get the "Something went wrong" error.
I've forced all logouts from the O365 side, and tried adding the account when and when not connected to my work/domain VPN. Only think I haven't done is removed the machine from AD (we're using ADSync with a hosted domain server), as other posters said that didn't work. The issue seems to be buried in the profile and something needs to be nuked to be able to reconnect to "work school".
Posted By:
jellybelly
Date Posted:
26 Oct 2018 at 7:09am.
Posted By:
arkatis87
Date Posted:
07 Nov 2018 at 1:47am
jellybelly wrote:.
Hey jellybelly,
We are trying to migrate local profiles to Azure AD and i need some help.
I can migrate both profiles successfully but all passwords etc are not migrating the new one.
Can you please let me know of your documentation steps you took so i can find a different approach to our journey?
Thank you.
Posted By:
Support
Date Posted:
07 Nov 2018 at 6:01am
As we say in the
- User Guide (
What isn’t migrated?
): "User Profile Wizard cannot migrate encrypted data. This includes encrypted files, but also Internet and Outlook passwords which will need to be re-entered after the migration."
Posted By:
synergi
Date Posted:
26 Nov 2018 at 4:39pm
Did any one come up with a fix> - tried the supplied utility - no luck?
Posted By:
Quiltface
Date Posted:
07 Dec 2018 at 5:43pm
Is there any update on this, this issue is driving me nuts.
I have yet to try the O365C1.exe tool, I am not sure what exactly it does... does anyone know? Naturally I am hesitant to run random executables on my machines.
I have 2 machines having the issue, I would rather "fix" it than rebuild another profile I fear other issues doing that.
Posted By:
enebesniak
Date Posted:
14 Jan 2019 at 10:56am
We have had this problem on a number of machines, mostly Windows 10 where we have either removed from a domain or migrated to another domain.
Running the o365c1.zip file was the only way to fix the problem, nothing else worked.
It looks to be related if Office uses multiple accounts. For example, one for the software registration and another for OneDrive or Sharepoint.
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Macclesfield is one of the 30 wealthiest boroughs in Britain thanks to nearby villages populated by Manchester United and City footballers and former managers including Sir Alex Ferguson, yet a Times report in 2004 labelled the former silk-weaving town among the most boring and uncultured in England.
Twenty miles to the west of Macclesfield near Northwich, Sol Campbell, the track-suited manager of Macclesfield Town, is the last to leave the training field at one of the three facilities currently rented by one of the worst teams in English football. His side, currently 90th of 92 teams in England's four-tier Football League, have one game left to try and stay up. A draw or a win at home on Saturday, against fellow strugglers Cambridge United, would see them safe. [Editor's note: Macclesfield would avoid relegation with a 1-1 draw]
"They're all cup finals," Campbell states when we meet in mid-March.
With no training ground of their own, Macclesfield are using a field belonging to a school and as the former Tottenham, Arsenal and England international sits on a fence to talk to ESPN, he reminds players where they will be training next -- that after telling them to enjoy a rare day off. A stopwatch hangs around his neck and he's relaxed as he has a few words with the goalkeeping coach. He's most comfortable with Andy Cole, his long-time friend and former Manchester United striker who helps Macclesfield's forwards with their shooting a couple of days a week.
Despite a loyal core of fans, Macclesfield (population: 50,000) isn't a football hotbed. The local side, Macclesfield Town, were a renowned name in non-league football; they were the first winners of the FA Trophy in 1970 until their surprise promotion to The Football League in 1997 under former United and City player Sammy McIlroy. They won their league to go up in 1993 but were denied promotion to the Football League as their ground wasn't big enough. Macclesfield chairman Arthur Jones took that news badly, feeling like he'd let the town down, and took his own life in September, 1997. Unbeknown to those at the club, his steel business was struggling too.
Macclesfield flew once they got into the Football League, winning promotion again and playing league fixtures against Manchester City in front of 33,000 fans in 1998-99. They lost their Football League status in 2012 but, to great surprise, won the National League last year ahead of far bigger clubs.
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Back in the Football League for this season, they started with one of the lowest budgets. Macclesfield is a loss-making football club (£250,000 in the last financial year) who don't spend money signing new players. They have players in the first team on £400 per week and it showed. Macclesfield won none of their first 13 games and were five points adrift at the bottom. It was into that environment that 73-time England defender Sol Campbell took his first job in management back in November 2018.
Campbell was given the task of getting Macclesfield off the bottom of the league and keeping them up. So far, he's making good on his task, chalking up seven wins. They're currently 22nd in Football League Two -- and 90th overall of 92 teams in the English pro pyramid -- and are, for the first time this season, feeling hopeful. A victory over fellow strugglers Yeovil was vital but their best performance came on March 30, when a beaming Campbell walked onto the pitch to congratulate his players after they'd travelled to top-of-the-table Lincoln City and emerged with a heroic 1-1 draw.
"Lincoln's budget is massive compared to ours," said Campbell, 44, when ESPN met him at the beginning of April. "They're top and were clear favourites. They're easily the best-supported team in the league and 9,500 were there [Macclesfield are the 22nd best supported of the 24 teams in the bottom division and average 2,370 per game]. They have fantastic things going on at Lincoln and they were all set up to win their last few games and then get promoted."
Campbell, dressed in a club tracksuit, pauses. He's sitting on a fence outside one of the three training grounds they rent as the Silkmen don't have one to call their own. He has a stopwatch around his neck after taking a training session. The weather is sunny one minute, but rainy and cloudy the next. Not unlike Macclesfield's season, then. Campbell smiles.
"Then we rolled into Lincoln. We set up properly. We had to stop them dictating play and getting their game flowing. And we did that. We drew 1-1. Results like that should give our players great confidence that we can stay up. Not arrogance that we're going to stay up, but confidence that we're good enough. Play like that again and we'll be OK."
Campbell's got a strong connection with his players and is happy to shout "enjoy your day off tomorrow!" as they pass by during his interview.
"I went straight onto the pitch to be with them," he says of the final whistle at Lincoln. "It's hugely satisfying to see your plans work. It's nothing like when you're a player -- nothing can be like when you play -- but it's still fantastic. I was buzzing inside. We'd worked so hard and got our reward."
Campbell has been in the job four months and absolutely loves it despite the tall task at hand. "I knew what I was getting into," he explains. "We had one of the smallest budgets in the league and some of the teams have two or three times what we have. Macclesfield did very, very well to get promoted last season but were struggling with the step up.
"Before I signed, I had a good look around. I watched the players train. I looked at the systems they were playing in games. I looked at the food they were eating. It was all a bit loose. The players probably thought they were going back down, that they would fade throughout the season. That's now gone. There's no fading here.
"Their will to stay in the game has changed too. That wasn't there when I arrived. I had to talk to the players, player to player, manager to team. And I learned that while you can't please everybody, you have to get a core of players and work with them."
Wait, what were they eating?
"I saw things being ordered and thought that it had to stop. [His players had been offered hamburgers one Thursday and were naturally happy to eat them.] I can't control them away from here but I can while we are here," he says. "It's not ideal how we're set up for training [at so many different rented facilities] and we don't have a full-time fitness coach, but I try to have us settled and with a system where everyone knows what they are doing."
Campbell called in a few favours.
"We didn't have budgets so I asked a company to help us track how many metres each player runs. That might be normal at other clubs, but it wasn't here. You can only ask so many favours but I've got a good relationship with the owner who has had the club for 16 years."
Macclesfield does have a fast train link to London, where Campbell's partner and three children have stayed, so they visit and he goes back on odd days off when he's not trying to keep Macclesfield up. He grew up in Plaistow, working-class East London.
"A real Cockney, rough and ready area," he says. "It was tough then and it's probably rougher now. I've got mates from childhood. Some moved away, some are still there. It's one of the most diverse areas in the UK. There's wealth and poverty. You learn fast in those areas, you have to box clever to survive. I stayed out of trouble and didn't get mixed up with anything. You step back and stay out of getting sucked in."
It took Campbell seven years to finally get this job. Why?
"Who knows?" he said, preferring not to elaborate given the struggle for black managers to get managerial opportunities in England. "I chatted to about 10 clubs about becoming their manager over the years but only really had proper conversations with three or four, some in the UK and some abroad."
Was it frustrating to have to wait so long? "Frustration is a state of mind," Campbell says. "It took time, but I stayed positive and I always knew that I would get a chance sooner or later."
Campbell had learned from the managerial masters he's played for over the years, too. "I learned a lot from Arsene Wenger, especially his tactical systems and how to plan things game to game, week to week and month to month. I learned a lot of good and bad from George Graham, too. He was stubborn at times and you have to be stubborn sometimes. You have to be single-minded and yet flexible.
"I learned from Steve Perryman and Ozzie Ardiles when I was at Tottenham. They loved football and had a really good way about it. You have to be switched on and focussed yet you need banter and characters. I'm from an era that I need characters."
Campbell thinks that the main difference between him and his players is their football education.
"I'm a street footballer and you still get street footballers from Africa, South Africa and really poor parts of Europe," he says. "I think that [trend] has gone from the UK. I think mine is the last generation of street footballers and it's a shame that has gone. You see 'prohibited' signs saying that you can't play here or there in the UK. A lack of street footballers dulls the imagination, dulls that natural thinking outside the box. You need that on the street when you're 9 and have to beat a 14-year-old on the dribble. Or if you get knocked out and have to sit on the side and come on.
"Most of my players have come through academies with clubs. That's not a bad thing, but it's very different to what I grew up with."
At least being close to Manchester and so many clubs means Campbell is near a pool of footballers, something Exeter, whom Macclesfield play on Tuesday, isn't given their relative isolation on the south-western tip of England.
"You can pick up players from around here," says Campbell, "but you also have more competition because there are more clubs and almost all of them have more money than us. [League Two rivals] Bury are also close to Manchester and can pay more than us."
It's true that a very good Bury side are second in the table, but they didn't pay their wages the week prior to our interview.
"I'd like to think that some players want to play for me too," explains Campbell. "I can't say to them that they're going to be top of the league but I can tell them they can improve under me if they're up for a fight and want to play football."
The Macclesfield squad can improve under Andy Cole, the former Manchester United striker Campbell has brought in, too.
"[Cole] is one of the best strikers this country has ever produced," Campbell explains. "I know him personally and asked him to come in. It helps that he's local and a couple of days a week is perfect for him. He can pass on his knowledge to the forwards or the forward thinking midfielders."
Cole is loving it. He's had a rough few years, enduring a kidney transplant and bouts of depression, but is energized by joining his former England teammate in a management setting.
"This gives me a structure in my life," he says. "I'm enjoying working with the boys and being out on the training field. Sol is a good boy. He's doing a good job. [Campbell's] hands are tied by a very small budget, but he has done well.
"He has a good rapport with the players. He's very energetic, very vocal just as he was as a player. He's always trying to get the best out of the players. He's very professional and wants his players to be the best they can be. He'd be happy for them to do well and move on. And he tries to play football, this isn't a long-ball team."
Macclesfield have one game left and Campbell's determined to complete the job. "I'm loving it and loving the responsibility," Campbell says. "It's tough and we need a little bit more luck, but it's still in our hands whether we stay up and I think we can."
He'll be a hero in Macclesfield if he can pull off that great escape, especially in his first football job on the sidelines. |
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Commander E H Hutchison USNR "Violent Truce: A Military Observer Looks at the Arab-Israeli Conflict 1951-1955" The troubles soon bloomed the Infiltration by the displaced Arabs (1948 Palestinian exodus), followed by raids of reprisal and intimidation by the Israelis, soon had the borders crackling with tension. E H Hutchison "Violent Truce" p.xxvi The infiltration by Palestinians was initially unarmed groups crossing to regain possessions, harvest their crops or visit relatives; later infiltrations became armed individuals and then progressing into small retaliatory raids. Israel's Border Wars, 1949-1956: Arab Infiltration, Israeli Retaliation, and the Countdown to the Suez War... By Benny Morris p. 38. As Pasha Glubb (John Bagot Glubb) explained Israel's Border Wars, 1949-1956: Arab Infiltration, Israeli Retaliation, and the Countdown to the Suez War ... By Benny Morris p. 37 :- thumb 250px View of the village (Image:view east 121202c 760.jpg) '''Neve Shalom''' ( , Arabic (Arabic language):كندا حديقة) (also '''Ayalon Park''') Remembering the Americans and Canadians who Fell is a national park stretching over 7,000 dunams, mostly in the West Bank, with a portion in the region that was a no man's land before 1967 and incorporated into Israel in 1967. First autumn crocus blooms in Canada Park It is maintained by the Jewish National Fund of Canada. Canada Park is located west of Jerusalem, to the north of Highway 1 (Highway 1 (Israel)) (Tel Aviv - Jerusalem), between the Latrun intersection and Sha'ar HaGai. Remembering the Americans and Canadians who Fell The park attracts some 300,000 visitors annually. 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The settlement of Mevo Horon was built on the lands of Bayt Nuba in 1970. Al-Haq Legal Brief Settlements to be included on the Israeli side of the West Bank Barrier include those in or near the Modi'in bloc (Hashmonaim, Matityahu (Matityahu, Mateh Binyamin), Na'ale, Nili (Nili, Mateh Binyamin)), Mevo Horon in the Latrun area, Beit Horon and Giv'on HaHadasha northwest of Jerusalem, and Almon (Almon, Mateh Binyamin) and Kfar Adumim in the Adummim area east of Jerusalem. The son of poultry vendors, he was educated at a religious school. In his teens, after initially joining Ze'ev Jabotinsky's Betar organization, he became a member of all three Jewish underground (underground resistance) military organizations in British Mandatory Palestine (British Mandate of Palestine): Lehi (Lehi (group)) (the "Stern Gang"), Etzel (Irgun), and Haganah (Palmach) that fought the British (United Kingdom) and the Arab populations. 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The history of the Western Addition is complicated — and has lessons for today
Bad history — even when well-intended — gives me a headache, because it so often misses and conceals far more important truths. To wit, in a recent column David Talbot neatly summed up the conventional-wisdom Legend of “Negro Removal” driven by the city’s Redevelopment Agency decades ago:
“Now that Iris Canada has joined the thousands of other African Americans who’ve been banished from the city, the mayor can put up a statue in honor of the centenarian. Maybe it can be erected in Justin Herman Plaza, named in celebration of the redevelopment czar who evacuated San Francisco’s black population in the 1960s.” (San Francisco Chronicle, February 13, 2017).
Uh, no. In 1950 San Francisco’s African-American memorpopulation was 44,000. it grew to 74,000 by 1960, 96,000 by 1970 – its all-time peak after redevelopment demolition was mostly finished – and then back to 86,000 in 1980. Plainly, there was not an “evacuation” while Justin Herman was alive (he died in 1971) or soon after. The long-term citywide decline in the city’s African-American population since 1980 is a result of different realities, another story, but not this one.
What actually happened to the one-time African-American Fillmore community is more complex, and very important to fully understand in its own right. The Western Addition Redevelopment Project embodies this story.;”>
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First, it is absolutely essential to know there were two very different Western Addition Redevelopment Projects – the A1 Project of the 1050’s and the A2 Project started in the 1960’s, and completed in the 1990’s.
The A1 Project: Bulldozer racism
The city’s historically racist all-White-(male) power structure of the 1950’s – its elite industrialists, financiers, and hosts – saw the rapid growth of its African-American communities that had begun during World War II as a very dangerous threat. The negative consequences of post-war suburban out-migration and de-industrialization of the nation’s central cities were becoming apparent, and this leadership feared its economic impacts on San Francisco. That macro-trend became conflated in their minds with its outcome (but not its cause), the resulting localized economic urban disinvestment it led to – “blight” as it was called by the urban planners of the day. “Blight” was a pseudo-metric city leaders applied to formally designate poor city neighborhoods throughout the nation as slums that needed “clearance” and rebuilding as new “modern” communities. As if that would reverse suburbanization or at least magically “stabilize” inner cities (i.e., the White people would stick around).;”>
The Western Addition A-1 map showed where redevelopment was first targeted
So after surveys in the early 1950’s, the city’s newly-established planning department identified two “blighted” neighborhoods – central South of Market where the skid-row “bums” lived (“threatening” somehow the viability of the Central Business District), and the Fillmore District. The Fillmore was a typical city neighborhood that had suddenly become the business and social center of the city’s new and expanding Black population during and after the war (thanks in part to the blatantly racist seizure, removal, and internment of the Japanese-American residents of adjacent Japantown).
What may have most alarmed the city’s elite was that the Fillmore was only five blocks away from California Street – the southern edge of their own bastion of elite social privilege, Pacific Heights. Those Black people were getting close!;”>
Demolition as part of redevelopment in the Western Addition
So in response, with little opposition, in 1956 city Hall approved San Francisco’s first federally-funded redevelopment project, the Western Addition A1 Project. The city’s newly-elected Republican Mayor, George Christopher, pledged its rapid implementation. It had three stated main goals:
- To create a new high-capacity Geary Expressway from Van Ness Avenue to Divisadero Street to address the citywide traffic congestion that had become a top priority civic quality of life issue since the war (thanks of course to the great new bridges that allowed suburban commuter auto traffic to pour into the city).
- In general, to demolish the project area’s “blighted” housing – including its hundreds of Victorian apartment buildings – with “modern” new apartments.
- In particular, to somehow “modernize” Japantown and create a focus of commercial development along Van Ness Avenue.
But beneath this superficial urban planning cover, the real A1 Project agenda was brutally cynical racism in civic action:
- To stop the northward expansion of the Fillmore’s African-American community and contain it south of Geary Street. The new eight-lane Geary Expressway was its de facto physical barrier – a symbolic moat, complete with Fillmore Street draw bridge.
- To put in place a small Asian-American community buffer zone, the renewed Japantown, physically in between Black and White neighborhoods.
By 1960 almost 2,000 African-Americans were displaced by the demolition of their homes along Geary Street and to its north. Yes, they were “removed” from their homes and businesses, their communities torn apart. But they were not driven out of the city, or even very far. Instead they were able to move into adjacent neighborhoods – Divisadero, Hayes Valley, Lower Haight, and the Haight Ashbury – where apartments were readily available due to the concurrent rapid suburban outmigration from those White neighborhoods.
Demolition of the A1 Project area was completed by 1960 and the Geary Expressway opened in 1962. But the promised new property development failed to materialize, and civic dissatisfaction with the Redevelopment Agency grew. In 1959 Mayor Christopher hired Justin Herman, the head of the local U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development office, to take charge. He immediately began to plan for its expansion, the A2 Project.
The A2 Project: Deluded hubris
The absolutely last thing the 1960’s Democratic/Labor Party of San Francisco wanted was to push African-Americans out of San Francisco, because without their voter support it had no hope to win City Hall. That was never the agenda.
Joseph Alioto represented a new generation of national post-war big city politics, moderate Democrats who forged political alliances with selected Downtown leaders, usually real estate and development interests, and combined that with traditional labor union and Black voter support. Alioto was a member of the Redevelopment Agency Commission when it approved the A1 Project, and later was instrumental in recruiting Justin Herman as its head.
Thanks to the growing Black vote, the very liberal Congressman Jack Shelly was elected Mayor in 1963. By then Herman and Alioto had the proposed A2 Project plan ready for approval, and despite serious reservations about its potential community disruption Shelly agreed to its approval in 1964. By this time there was strong African-American community opposition, and litigation delayed its start until 1967. But the project finally went ahead and demolition started.
The national conception of “urban renewal” at this time was premised on intellectual hubris and analytical blindness (intermixed with ubiquitous real estate development profits). A generation of “visionary” uber-planners – modeled on the transformative legend of New York’s Robert Moses – proselytized that entire new robust modern urban communities could be rebuilt on the “tabla rasa” of demolished city slum districts. Edward Logue in Boston, Edmund Bacon in Philadelphia, and others achieved national recognition in this role, and Justin Herman aspired to join them. The Golden Gateway Project’s conversion of the city’s Produce Market into an office and residential skyscraper complex, first approved in 1958, was intended to be his signature downtown exemplar, and the Western Addition Project his in-city realization of idealistic “new town” planning.
None of this generation of urban planners and civic leaders fully grasped the fundamental reality we have learned from their mistakes: Once a community, a neighborhood, is physically destroyed and its people and businesses scattered – its “social capital” lost – no planned new development can ever reassemble and put it back, even if they sincerely try. That is impossible.
Herman and Alioto did want to somehow restore the African-American Western Addition community after they tore it down. Alioto needed its votes when he pushed Jack Shelly aside and ran for mayor in 1967, and for re-election in 1971. So Herman took full advantage of the new low-income housing programs initiated by President Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty” to fund construction of multiple affordable garden-apartment complexes in the Project area.
The Western Addition Redevelopment Plan that finally evolved in the 1970’s from all these influences was a mixture of disjointed agendas. High-density residential and commercial developments were built sporadically on Cathedral Hill and Van Ness Avenue. An ambitious Japan Center was built on the north side of the Geary Expressway, which still divides the communities psychologically as well as physically. The intended neighborhood retail core focused on Fillmore Street never quite achieved critical mass or identity.
The Western Addition Project also provided something else very important to City Hall: bountiful political patronage targeted especially to African-Americans – jobs, contracts, appointments – who supported Mayor Alioto. By the 1970s, redevelopment had become very controversial in San Francisco, and this political “community” base was often brought to the fore by its proponents to defend it.
But still, far fewer new homes were built than the many thousands of displaced Fillmore residents needed, and so many never could use the “Certificates of Preference” they were given to symbolize their right to return to their community.
The city’s overall population was still declining in the 1970’s, but with the concurrent new influx of the young Baby Boom generation coming to San Francisco, practical relocation options were more limited than the decade before. Instead of the adjacent neighborhoods, many displaced families moved to the Bayshore District, and many adults moved to the Tenderloin. And without most of its former customer base, the Fillmore’s African-American business community could not re-establish itself even when retail spaces were finally built and economic assistance was available.
There is much, much, much more to the story of what did ultimately get built in the Western Addition A1 and A2 Project areas. But the final outcome, what is there today, is a slowly shrinking modest-sized African-American community concentrated in the those 1970’s housing developments, along with a few surviving Black churches and a scattering of small businesses. Japantown is essentially a relic community of themed businesses, but still holds cultural significance for Japanese-Americans. Most visibly, the Fillmore Street district has recently become a focus of the city’s Korean-American community. But overall, the Western Addition Redevelopment Area still feels … unfinished.
The Counterfactual: What if it had never happened?
What was the alternative future? Would the Fillmore’s African-American community have survived if it had never been displaced by redevelopment? What would be there today?
The African-American Fillmore community of the 1950s-1960s that was special, that is so fondly remembered, was a unique outcome of social and economic factors that no longer exist. Due to the widespread anti-Black housing discrimination throughout San Francisco, the Bay Area, and the nation that was the norm during that era, the Fillmore District was something very rare – a genuine mixed-income community. African-American professionals and businesspeople lived in the same small neighborhood with African-American blue collar and service workers, shopped at the same stores and attended the same churches. Their children went to the same schools and playgrounds. For this community, market capitalism’s inexorable geographic segregation by class and income levels was not possible. That created a community with a special spirit, united by a common bond, something wonderful.
But this mixed-income community would have gradually come to an end as anti-housing discrimination laws were passed in the 1960s thanks to the local and national Civil Rights Movement, and attitudes gradually changed in compliance. Black professionals and business people would have moved to single-family-housing neighborhoods and communities in the city and Bay Area they could afford, just like everyone else (as actually did begin in the 1970s, accounting for that decade’s drop in the number of African-American city residents). Renters could remain, but many would relocate to communities closer to their jobs elsewhere, just like everyone else. And the neighborhood businesses community that relied on this customer base would slowly shrink as a consequence.
We know this would be the case because it is the pattern that actually did occur in other inner-city African-American communities around the county of the same era that were never redeveloped. The least likely to move would have been the residents of the subsidized affordable housing. If the concentration of lower-income residents and economic disinvestment on Fillmore and Geary Streets were sufficient to become prominently visible, there would have been demands from the community for the city to address it (as in fact there repeatedly were due to the slow progress of Fillmore redevelopment in the 1980s and 1990s).
How City Hall would have responded to these trends is a guess. New community facilities would likely have been built. “Spot” redevelopment projects at specific locations intended to boost the African-American community probably would have been approved (as in fact the Redevelopment eventually attempted, the now-failed Fillmore Jazz Center). In recent years affordable housing development would have been encouraged. The best civic outcome might be that the neighborhood-dividing devastation of the Geary Expressway would never have happened, and Geary Street would be a lively retail district today.
But in any event, by now the gentrification of the Fillmore District would be extensive if not complete, just like the rest of San Francisco. The hundreds of Victorian apartments that were demolished would have been fully “revitalized.” The hip character of Hayes Valley and the Lower Haight would extend from the south, while the upscale feel of Upper Fillmore would certainly reach to Geary and likely have merged with or supplanted much of old Japantown.
Perhaps a remaining Fillmore District African-American community of today would be much like the Mission District’s Latino community now – fighting against market forces for its cultural survival in a changing San Francisco.
Conclusion
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Learn to Code with Ruby – Section 01 – Lesson 04 – Mac OS : Install Atom Text Editor
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all right in this video I'll take you through the process of setting up the Adam text editor for your Mac machine Adam is the editor that we'll be using to actually write our Ruby code throughout the course of course if you're familiar with any other text editor you're more than welcome to use that whatever is your personal preference for example if you've worked with something like sublime that's totally cool if you're familiar with full-blown E's or integrated development environments those are totally fine as well but if you're a complete beginner and you're sort of looking for your first text editor I think that Adam is a great choice so if you're unfamiliar with what a text editor is basically we can't write our code in something like you know TextEdit or notepad on Windows or even something like Microsoft Word we need something that's going to actually help us write our code as we can see here on the Adam page which you can find on Adam dot IO we can see here the text editor offers us things like color schemes that indicate certain words in certain colors it allows us to organize our files right here it allows us to open multiple files at once and really easily click among them just like we do with tabs in the browser basically a text editor makes it easier to write your code makes it much more easier to detect things like errors and things like that so we want to stick with this whenever we're writing our code and this farm as far as Adam itself it's a great choice because it's really easy for beginners to pick up Adam is actually developed by the exact same team that works on github if you're unfamiliar with github it's a very popular online storage place for people's code people store what are called repositories there which are basically just big projects and what that basically means is that Adam has the full support of a major tech company behind it so it's not going away anytime soon it's growing very quickly in popularity it has a very large theme of open-source developers behind it plenty of lots of plenty of add-ons and customizations and additional features that you can add on and remove and things like that it's very open-ended so I think it's a great choice for a first text editor if you're new to programming so if you head to Adam down IO you can go ahead and click this bright red download for Mac button and that will start the download of the zip file to your computer I have it downloaded right here in my finder here in my downloads folder so when everything is downloaded on your end you can simply double click to unzip the file that's going to give us the Atom application which we of course want to drag into our main Applications folder for an ease of reference so I'm going to drag it into here then what I recommend is to take this atom and simply drag it to the dock so you have it you know really easily accessible and once that's done we can go ahead and launch it for the first time the first time that atom launches it's probably going to give you a warning like this is going to ask you it's an application downloaded from the internet are you sure you want to open it yes you can click open it's totally safe and Adam might also open with a little bit of documentation depending on whether you've installed it previously it may not for example in my case it launches me straight to in a blank document but in your case if you simply see things like documentation you can go ahead and explore it up top you're going to see tabs like this the exact same way that they appear in your web browser for example Chrome or Firefox each one basically represents another open file so if you have a bunch of tabs open here you can simply click the X button next to each one to get rid of them until we're back to this empty screen so we've installed Adam but we still need to set up a couple other things to ensure that we can work very efficiently within this course the first thing that I want to do as soon as I've opened up this window is install a additional add-on for Adam called Adam runner the way we do that is by going to the main menu here clicking Adam and then down here we have this Preferences option let's click on that that's going to take us to the settings menu right here and on the left here we have a bunch of tabs that basically allow us to customize various features of the Adam text editor I want to click this install button on the bottom right here up top here you'll see that you can switch between packages and themes this is basically where you where you specify whether you want to search for a specific package a package is just an add-on what it basically does is add functionality on top of Adams so it allows you to do different things depending on whatever you want and they can be anything from serious programmatic help for example documentation or some kind of technical feature to something completely silly like making your text Explorer as you write so there's all kinds of different add-ons available and then themes of course deals with the aesthetics of the text editor which means how it looks what color schemes it uses what fonts it uses how tabs are represented that kind of stuff so let's go through an example of installing one package and one theme so for packages I want to search for an atom – runner like this alright and with packages selected I can press ENTER and it's going to be this very first result that says atom runner run scripts inside of atom keep in mind your version here may be a little bit a greater that's totally fine what you want to do here is just click the blue install button and that's all you need to do it's going to query an online server download that extension or add-on or library or package whatever you want to call it to our local computer and then atom runner is going to be set up once it's set up we can actually click on this Settings button right here and that'll take us to the documentation for the actual atom runner and as I scroll down here we'll actually see what a typical file will look like with atom runner here on the left we have our sample code and you can actually see here I don't know if you can see this right here but it says rubies so what we have here is valid Ruby code just like we're going to be writing throughout the course and on the right we have the output of running the actual Ruby file within our atom text editor that's why it's called the atom Runner because it runs our files within atom we don't need to jump out to the terminal every single time in order to test it we can simply write a line of code and then instantaneously get validation by seeing how it looks and this is basically how the entire course is going to proceed I'm simply going to write a bunch of code here on the left and then we're going to see the result in the atom runner feature on the right for certain features we'll have to go and dive out into the terminal because this functionality doesn't exist for every type of Ruby feature but for the most part we'll simply be using atom Runner to immediately see what we're going to what the result rather of what we've written and as I scroll down here you'll see a little bit of the documentation the only thing you have to remember here is in order to activate the atom runner all you have to do is press this combination ctrl + R so you write your Ruby code in a valid Ruby file that has an extension of dot RB and then once you write that code you just press ctrl R and this thing will pop up on the right and show you the result of your code and don't worry if this is a lot to take in I'll take you through a step-by-step example in just a few lessons alright so we've installed the actual atom owner itself let's go back to this install section right here and this time I'm going to switch to themes and I'm now going to search for a theme of course there's perhaps tens of thousands of themes available but I'm going to search for one called mana Chi light now you don't have to install this theme or even install any other theme you can stick with the default options available but if you want to follow along with my tutorials and you want everything to be exactly the same and by that I mean the colors and the fonts and all that kind of stuff if you like that similarity then this is the theme that I'm going to be using throughout the course so I'm going to click install right here that's going to do the exact same thing as with admin runner it's going to download it locally and that's it it's already installed we don't have to do anything more a couple other things we have to do here on the left you see this editor tab right here let's click on that scroll down to the bottom of this thing and you're going to see this feature called tab length and it's the number of spaces that are used to represent a tab make sure that this setting is set to 2 it may be set to 2 by default if it is then you don't have to switch anything but if any other number is written here just make sure you write to what this basically means is telling telling the text editor what's going to represent a tab in other words when we press the tab key on our keyboard how many spaces is that equal to and ruby's best practice is for a tab to be equal to two spaces finally what I want to do is actually activate the theme that I just downloaded so here on the left I'm going to click on themes here you see we have two options UI theme which is basically the user interface theme so that's things like this the look of the text editor itself its menus its buttons that kind of stuff here I'm going to switch this to one of the available default such as atom light that just keeps things a little bit lighter I think it's a little bit easier on the eyes for me of course if you like a more darker theme you're more than welcome to choose whichever one you like or download a custom one using the install button right here and here the syntax theme actually refers to the syntax within the code files that we actually write so when we're writing our Ruby code how is it going – hi like certain keywords within the language and things like that and here is where we're going to see our available Manik highlight that's the thing that we downloaded just a few seconds ago and install so this is what I'm going to be using and once you activate that that's it you really don't have to do anything else you can close out of your settings pane and here you can see the entire UI of the text editor has changed it's no longer dark we have the light theme and as soon as we starting start writing our content within a Ruby file you'll see that the syntax is also going to be a brand new one compared to the atom default that's really all there is to this lesson in the next lesson we'll actually practice diving into our very first Ruby file we'll write our very first line of code and use atom Runner to run it from within our atom text editor alright so I'll see 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After skipping a year due to the pandemic, Eurobike 2021 returned to Friedrichshafen, Germany, nearly two years to the day after the previous rendition of one of the world’s largest and most important bicycle trade shows. The show was immeasurably different (much like the world itself over the last 18 months), but it still hosted some of the most interesting new updates to bicycle tech we’ve seen in years.
And as e-bikes have exploded in popularity since the pandemic, so too has the proportion of e-bike companies to pedal bikes at the show. While 2019 saw closer to an even mix between electric and acoustic bikes, Eurobike 2021 was absolutely the year of the e-bike as electrically-powered two-wheelers dominated the show.
Eurobike 2021 returns to Friedrichshafen
Interestingly, one of the biggest changes other than the increased dominance of electric bicycles was the growing number of cargo e-bikes.
Perhaps buoyed by a larger number of commuters seeking to replace more car trips than ever with alternative transportation, the sheer volume and diversity of cargo bicycles was immediately apparent throughout the show.
Other notable standouts included new electric bicycle drive systems, increasingly bizarre forms of electric bicycles and a host of accessories designed to make e-bikes even more useful for various daily uses.
You can see all of these and more in our Eurobike 2021 compilation video, where you’ll follow the Electrek team around the show floor and test grounds as we check out all of the coolest e-bike tech.
Below is a selection of notable companies and products that were on hand at the 2021 Eurobike show.
We’ve also got a poll going to see what your favorite item from the show is. Make sure to come back up here to the top of the article to vote once you’ve finished the article!
Heinzmann Schaeffler ‘Free Drive’ e-bike system
One of the first new advancements I sought out at the show was a fascinating new electric drive system for e-bikes that completely removes a mechanical connection to the drive wheel.
Instead of using a chain or belt – the two most common drive systems for bicycles – the Free Drive unit generates electricity from the rider’s pedaling action via an electric generator mounted at the bottom bracket of the bike. It then feeds that power to the motor to propel the bike. If any extra energy is generated above what the motor requires, it is stored in the e-bike’s battery.
I covered the system in detail last week, and it’s definitely worth a closer look.
I also had the chance to take a spin on an electric cargo bike outfitted with the Free Drive system, and I’ll have a complete first ride write-up along with a video of the experience coming to Electrek soon.
Greyp unveiled new G6 e-bikes
Greyp took advantage of the Eurobike 2021 show to unveil a series of new ultra-premium carbon-fiber electric mountain bikes as part of the G6 full-suspension line.
I tested out the original G6 e-bikes when they were first unveiled. Even two years ago, they were high-tech, and now they’ve only gotten better.
The new models include the G6.4, G6.5 and G6.6 full suspension electric mountain bikes.
The bikes include large 700Wh batteries, mid-drive motors with 90Nm of torque for powerful hill climbing, embedded tech include built-in eSim cards and 1080p front/rear cameras capable of live-streaming rides, high-end components like Fox Float suspension and of course Greyp’s signature carbon-fiber frames.
We’ll have a deep dive into these new e-bikes coming up soon, so consider this a teaser for some of the most tech-savvy premium electric mountain bikes on the market.
Rayvolt’s beautiful (and high tech) electric bikes
Barcelona-based Rayvolt had on display the latest update to their beautiful electric bike line. From the Catalonian leatherwork to the steampunk brass accents, these e-bikes are second to none when it comes to class.
Rayvolt isn’t just about building attractive bikes, though. They design all of their tech in-house, from modified motors to custom software. That allows them to add interesting features that you won’t find elsewhere.
For example, one of the innovations found in all Rayvolt bikes is variable regenerative braking based on reverse pedaling speed. Instead of pulling the brake levers when you want to stop, you can just pedal backwards. A slight backwards turn of the pedals gives light regenerative braking, but a quicker spin activates stronger regenerative braking in proportion with the reverse pedaling speed. It’s the equivalent of one-pedal driving in an electric car, except with bike pedals and almost no need for hand brake levers.
That same technology also allows for another cool feature called RegenFit. You can put your e-bike on a roller or trainer and pedal it like an exercise bike, with the motor providing regenerative braking resistance to charge the battery.
CEO Mat Rauzier explained that in a half-hour fitness session, he can add around 23% charge to his battery.
The system was developed by Rayvolt’s CTO, Jaime Pla. When I last saw Jaime over two years ago, he was a bigger guy. Now seeing him for the first time after the pandemic began, he’s 17 kg (37 lb) slimmer. As it turns out, it’s largely from developing the RegenFit system.
He had to use the feature in order to test and debug it over several months, which led to him shedding those extra pounds along the way! He admits that a healthier diet played a role, but daily fitness riding on an electric bicycle charging a battery was a big part of this weight loss success.
Tern shows off highly capable e-bikes and accessories
Bicycle maker Tern showed off their line of bicycles, including two of my favorites, the GSD and HSD electric cargo bikes. Both offer serious cargo-hauling capacity but in a smaller package that resembles the size of a typical bike.
The two cargo bikes can also be parked standing up on their tail, making them great for apartment dwellers with limited space.
Tern also showed off the company’s latest accessory line, including a neat rear rack accessory that allows riders to transport their kids inside of a waterproof canopy. That way, moms and dads can take their kids to school on the bike, rain or shine, without the little ones getting wet (or sunburned!).
Bosch electric bike Smart System
Bosch took to Eurobike to show off its Smart System, which is the latest update to its extensive line of electric bicycle drive systems.
Unlike in previous years, where we’ve seen incremental updates to motors, the Smart System offers a new software approach that allows Bosch to implement several new features.
Part of the system is Bosch’s new Flow App. The app is designed to digitize the e-bike ownership experience. Instead of needing to bring the bike into an authorized Bosch dealer for minor updates, riders can now perform over-the-air (OTA) updates themselves via the app.
That will allow riders to take advantage of new Bosch features as they are continuously developed and deployed.
The app is also useful for customizing riding modes, recording riding activities automatically, and integrating with fitness apps. The automatic riding activity recording is particularly convenient as it uses the bike’s sensors to begin the activity recording automatically, meaning riders won’t need to pull out their phones and manually click “record” to track each ride.
Bosch also plans to integrate Bike-to-X communication as part of the internet-of-things (IoT) framework, which would allow for interesting features to be added. By connecting with other cars and trucks, the e-bikes could give early warning signals that help to better protect riders.
Along with the new software, Bosch also rolled out a larger 750 Wh PowerTube battery that hides away inside a bike’s downtube, plus a new Kiox 300 display with updated remote.
We also had the chance to see the Bosch Smart System installed on several of BULLS’ new electric bicycles. BULLS came prepared with a giant booth complete with dozens of models of e-bikes.
Few companies can match the sheer breadth of models, and it’s quite impressive to see so many different types of e-bikes all under one roof.
Coleen electric bicycle
This is the first time I’ve ever seen this bicycle, and it’s an absolute beauty. The Coleen electric bike does a stunning job of incorporating old-school design features like rotary switches into a retro-modern-looking electric bicycle.
The exposed chrome accents and the sleek full-carbon frame play well together, especially combined with the leather saddle and bar grips.
The 250W and 25 km/h (15.5 mph) EU version doesn’t seem to do the beautiful bike justice, but they also have a 750W and 45 km/h (28 mph) model, which seems much more up to speed for a bike that looks this good.
The French-designed and built electric bicycle is hand-made, with over 50 hours of labor going into the manufacturing of each bike.
There wasn’t a price listed on the bike, but I’m guessing it’s one of those “If you have to ask…” situations.
Super73 moped-style e-bikes
Super73 had an awesome booth decked out exactly how you’d expect, with retro-themed motorbike awesomeness.
On display were their three main models, the Z, S and R lines.
The company recently launched a new Super73-ZX e-bike to update the most affordable e-bike in the lineup. And shortly before that, the R and RX lines were released with better suspension, higher-spec components and more power than most people would ever need. Or perhaps the perfect amount of power, depending on who you ask.
Super73 let us borrow a couple of their e-bikes to zip around Germany on. We’ve since taken them to Munich for the IAA Mobility show, where they became our main rides around the city. The bikes turn heads everywhere we go and are instant conversation starters. They also happen to be our favorite way around the city (and usually the fastest way around the city too).
We’ll have more on that experience coming up soon!
Manta5 hydrofoil water bike
I’ve covered the Manta5 hydrofoil electric water bike before, but that was several years ago, and I’ve never seen it in person.
Now, the team at Manta5 has returned to Eurobike with an updated model, and I immediately fell in love with it.
Seriously, just watch the first three seconds of the video below.
That’s what I want to be doing right now. Sign. Me. Up.
It’s basically an electric bike built on top of a hydrofoil, and the pedals (plus the motor) power a propeller instead of a rear wheel. You ride up on the foil, which helps you use less battery, just like a hydrofoil electric boat.
The whole thing looks incredible, and I’m already talking to the company about getting a test ride soon to bring you guys a video review. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.
Electric bike startup section
There was a fascinating section with all sorts of bike-related startups, each with an interesting idea to show off.
Some were more prototype-y, while others were already in production. Below are the neatest ideas we saw.
Hopper Mobility electric bike car
The Hopper Mobility bike car was one of those larger-than-life entries that grabs your eye from across the exhibit hall.
The German-made electric tricycle is shaped like a car but uses an electric bicycle drive-system to provide a more efficient alternative to conventional cars or even electric cars. It’s also a lot more nimble than cars, thanks to a rear-wheel steering mechanism that gives it a tiny turning radius of just 2 meters (6.5 feet).
It can legally travel in bike lanes, though I’m not sure you’ll make a lot of friends that way.
An included solar panel in the roof offers 5 km of range for every hour of sunlight. That means riders likely won’t even have to plug it in to charge most of the year, assuming they park outside.
Sunbike
Speaking of solar power, the Sunbike team showed off solar panel wheels that could be used to charge an electric bicycle in motion. The DC-DC system uses an MPPT setup for the highest efficiency charging system.
The design was still quite early stage, but the idea could be promising. Plus, it gives you some awesome bling in your spokes!
The Sunbike team claims a max power of 120W, counting 30W on each side of the wheel. Considering you’re not likely to see the same amount of sun on both sides of the bike at the same time, I’m not sure the 120W is really doable. But they also quote a max daily charge of around 500 Wh on a sunny day or 250 Wh on a cloudy day. Those figures sound a bit more realistic.
Rain Rider
This one technically isn’t an e-bike product specifically but could apply to any bicycle. The Rain Rider cover is an easily installed and removed canopy and shield that can protect bike riders from the rain.
It pops on and off in just a few seconds and can also quickly fold in half to take up less space in your garage or at work. If you have a minute and want it to take up even less space when not in use, you can disassemble it down into something the size of an umbrella.
There are plenty of rain canopy concepts out there, but the execution of this one just seems really slick in how easily it mounts and dismounts from the bike.
Arosno E-Trace snow bike
There are electric snowmobiles out there already, but this is something a bit different.
It has tracks like a snowmobile, but the Arosno E-Trace is more of a snow bike. It’s not for blasting around like a snowbound motorcycle, but rather for a more leisurely ride like a bicycle.
It uses an electric bicycle drive system tied to an Enviolo bike transmission to regulate the “gears” to create what I’d call more of a snow transporter. It’s not particularly fast, but it does look like a fun way to get around. And if you actually had a cabin in the Arctic circle somewhere, it might even be a realistic way to get down to the local trading post or last remaining Blockbuster video rental.
Gleam tilting cargo trike
The Gleam tilting cargo electric trike has two major things going for it: It features a modular cargo system for swapping in various boxes and flatbeds, and it actually tilts at the rear so you can ride it harder into turns without flipping over like a typical trike would.
They’ve got a slick system to quickly remove and swap various cargo accessories on the back, making this an interesting option for commercial customers.
The electric trikes are made in Europe, which should already clue you in to their high prices. Starting at around €7,000, these aren’t cheap options. But they’re also quite sophisticated electric trikes, so you’re getting a lot for your money.
OKAI
We’ve only begun covering OKAI recently, but we’ve actually seen plenty of their vehicles in disguise. That’s because until recently, the company mostly supplied other micromobility companies like Bird and Lime with products such as e-bikes and e-scooters.
Now, the company is branching out into its own lines of electric rideables while still continuing to supply the major shared electric mobility companies.
That means we’re likely to see several new OKAI-branded products, some of which may share similarities with common electric scooters and bikes already cruising around the world’s major cities.
Blubrake
The order of advancements in motorized transportation has always been cars first, then motorcycles, and eventually bicycles. The trend can be traced across components like tires, batteries, lights and more — basically just about any other shared component. Now we can add anti-lock brakes to the list.
Blubrake makes anti-lock brakes specifically designed for bicycles. While they can be mounted on traditional pedal bicycles, electric bicycles are prime candidates due to their onboard power to run the electronics and the lack of a weight penalty for the added mass of the hydraulic actuator.
We had the chance to check out Blubrake’s braking system that is neatly hidden away in the top tube of an electric bicycle and interfaces directly with the hydraulic braking system on pretty much any e-bike. It doesn’t even require its own proprietary brakes. Instead, it can be installed inline with brakes like those from Shimano, Tektro and Magura, to name a few.
While it might sound like overkill to some, the few times people have locked up a front tire and lead to a crash on an e-bike (I can, unfortunately, count myself in that group) are a few too many. Anti-lock brakes could save some skin the next time someone grabs a little too much brake.
eChecker e-bike testing equipment
Call me a nerd, but I think this is really cool (and I proudly wear the ‘e-bike nerd’ designation). The eChecker diagnostic tool suite is a line of electric bicycle testing equipment that can basically simulate a rider and run all sorts of performance tests on any e-bike.
Throttle-enabled e-bikes can easily be tested on nearly any dynamometer. That’s simple. But the eChecker can run the same tests on pedal-assist e-bikes, which is a much harder feat. It does it by using a robot to activate the pedals and simulate a rider.
That simulation means the tool can be used to compare various electric bicycles in a uniform fashion.
My first thought was, “Great! Finally, a tool that can perform accurate range tests to compare different e-bikes against each other and determine real-world range ratings!” As it turns out, that is possible but not a common use. That would require some testing agency to invest the approximately €40,000 for the machines and run the tests. Instead, most of eChecker’s customers are e-bike manufacturers that want to verify their own e-bikes and run tests on competitors’ e-bikes to benchmark their performance.
Oh well, maybe someone will step up and buy one of these to start publishing real range data for each e-bike. I’d do it myself if I could afford it.
Nicolai Motors Eboxx Ultra electric motorbike
This one is going to be divisive, but let’s check it out anyway.
Nicolai has built what is, for all intents and purposes, an electric motorcycle with pedals. There’s a footpeg version for realists, but the pedal-version was on display at the show and looks as ridiculous as it sounds.
If you forget the pedals and focus on the electronics, you’ll find a 15 kW continuous and 35 kW peak motor. That’s fairly comparable to a Zero FXE electric motorcycle, to put that in perspective.
It’s so powerful that they used two Gates carbon belt drives in parallel. That also seems a bit silly, especially since Gates makes motorcycles belts. They have Gates motorcycle belts installed on the Harley-Davidson LiveWire and Zero SR/F electric motorcycles, each of which puts out around 80 kW of peak power. So I’m not sure why Nicolai went with a pair of belts, but at least it adds to the overall ridiculousness of the bike!
Flyer Tandem e-bike
This was a fun one that we actually got to test out.
The Flyer electric tandem bike offers a pair of batteries, a pair of belt drives and a pair of seats.
My publisher Seth took the driver’s seat, and I performed the role of back seat driver slash dead weight.
The ride went surprisingly well, though, like all tandem bikes, it can be weird riding back seat and having no control over anything other than propulsion.
It could be a great couple activity — depending on the couple. If you’ve got the kind of relationship that can survive two people hurtling through traffic while only one gets to makes all the decisions, then I can definitely recommend the Flyer tandem as a well-made and sufficiently powerful e-bike with plenty of battery for a long and surely argument-free ride.
Bird Bike
Electric mobility sharing company was on the scene at Eurobike as well. While they’re best known for their shared electric scooters, it was actually the company’s new consumer-focused electric bicycle that was on prime display.
The company showed off the new e-bike in both frame styles (step-over and step-through), where we got our first chance to see it in person.
There’s no dancing around the fact that the bike obviously looks like it was heavily inspired by popular Dutch bicycle company VanMoof. And Bird’s reps didn’t shy away from it either, suggesting that the design has differences but conceding that VanMoof’s signature bicycle frame design is not patented.
But hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And it’s not like Bird is the first to copy VanMoof’s frames, either.
Ducati e-bikes
Ducati’s e-bikes were also on display, but not in a Ducati booth. Instead, they were shown off at the THOK booth.
To anyone in the know, that makes good sense. THOK is the actual producer of Ducati’s e-bikes, as the pair have operated a partnership for several years now.
This isn’t just a sticker bike, though, and Ducati’s electric mountain bikes actually have several unique features compared to other THOK MIG-R electric bikes.
But the similarities are also glaring, including those underslung batteries that are a favorite of THOK.
THIMM bicycle packaging
Alright, so technically, this one isn’t an e-bike. And it’s not even a bicycle. But this bike packaging is pretty darn cool.
Nearly every e-bike I’ve ever unboxed and re-boxed for reviews (and I’m talking literally hundreds of them over several years) has had some level of foam packaging. I don’t have to tell you how bad unrecyclable and non-biodegradable foams are for the planet.
And that’s exactly why THIMM’s foam-free bike packaging is so cool to me. They’ve designed these boxes to use only cardboard, which can be produced from recycled material and also recycled itself.
This is the way I hope all e-bikes get packaged in the future.
What was your favorite thing at Eurobike 2021?
So that’s it, folks! Those are the coolest e-bikes, accessories and other assorted bicycle-industry innovations we found at Eurobike 2021.
Let’s hear what you enjoyed the most. Either let us know in the comments section below or vote in the poll at the top of this article. Or both!
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This is my “repent and ye shall be saved” talk, prepared and presented at ACRL-NY’s 2014 symposium on the topic of Academic Librarians and Open Access.
Let me give away all my secrets up front – I’ve only been a librarian for three years, scholarly communication is the only job I’ve ever had in a library, and I’ve never known librarianship without HathiTrust, DPLA, campus/funder open access policies, The Code of Best Practices for Fair Use in Research Libraries, research data management, and digital humanities. I’ve never done reference. Never put together a collection development plan. Never once recommended a book to a patron. Best yet, Librarians are untenured faculty at Florida State, so I have nothing to lose by challenging the scholarly communication system as we know it.
In developing this talk, I thought I had a new idea. But then, reviewing some of the other things I worked on this year, it turns out I am really just a broken record on a soapbox. So if you have read or heard anything I’ve done recently, feel free to stop reading and begin uploading all your publications to your institutional repository while I blather on.
Most of the discussions about open access and the academic library have been how we can provide services and support to the campus – what we can do to support OA rather than what we can do to DO OA. I’m much more interested in the latter.
There is a time for coalition building, but there is also a time for action.
I titled my talk “Scholarly Communication is People” because I believe that is the number one thing that we have lost over the 8 years that Open Access Week has been observed in libraries internationally. In the beginning, we (libraries) made it about money (the Serials Crisis); damn writing we do, is about making better humans. The only real reason open access matters is because of the potential it offers. The possibility that a member of the public, disconnected from higher education, will discover academic research that matters to their real life is the reason I wake up. And we have done a disservice to the public by making it all about us.
My mantra, when thinking about open access and academic librarians, is simply this, borrowed from colleagues in the digital humanities – Less yack, more hack.
To that end, here’s one of the crazy things I’ve done this year:
And another:
And, the Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication just published an article based on a talk I gave at the Library Publishing Forum in March, titled “Free to All: Library Publishing and the Challenge of Open Access,” asking what is our responsibility, as we move into publishing roles, to advance an open access agenda with our partners?
You can imagine the variety of responses that I might have gotten to any of these. My entire professional output this year has basically been, “so, what are we really doing here?” The good news is its not just me, alone on my soapbox.
Here’s what we currently know about open access and academic librarians:
UPDATE: there are currently 11 OA policies in libraries. The Open Access Directory lists only “unanimous faculty votes.” ROARmap represents a fuller list of policies. Thanks to Jen Waller at Miami U – Ohio, where they passed a policy in 2012, for catching this.
Since 2009 there have been 7 open access policies passed specifically in academic libraries (Oregon State, University of Calgary, U Oregon, Gustavus Adolphus College, U of Northern Colorado, Wake Forest, UNC-Greensboro). Of course, there are many other instances where campus OA policies apply to libraries also, but these represent an important subset of campus open access policies.
We have a 10 year old, international, disciplinary pre-print archive that is entirely underutilized as a tool for disseminating and discovering scholarship in our field.
The Directory of Open Access Journals lists 143 OA journals (97 in English). Several of my personal favorites are College and Research Libraries, In The Library with the Lead Pipe, Code4Lib, Weave, Journal of Electronic Publishing, and the Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication.
Out of 14872 signatories on the Cost of Knowledge Elsevier boycott, 389 self-identify as hailing from the Library and Information Sciences, including 8 students in library school.
This is all great, encouraging progress. However, after a brief literature review the picture looks a little more grey.
A 2007 study surveyed 10 research libraries (9 ARL) and found that “library faculty members are not practicing what they generally advocate.” Only 50% of the respondents considered the copyright policy of the journal to be important, and only 12% had exercised the right to self-archive.
A 2009 study reported that 77% of respondents agreed that principles of OA relate to the purpose of academic libraries, but only 46% agreed that “OA would fail without active involvement of libraries.”
In 2011 Holly Mercer studied the open access behaviors of academic librarians, and concluded that while 49% of articles published by librarians in her study were openly accessible, 94% were eligible to be open.
Earlier this year, Chealsye Bowley and I dug deeper and discovered that we are almost halfway there on many measures — 54% of the LIS journals we reviewed allow the author to retain copyright, while the publisher receives a license to publish; 45% of the journals allow pre-print and post-print archiving; 49% offer gold Open Access publishing options that require an author processing charge (APC) ranging from $300 to $3,000; 56% of our LIS journals are owned by commercial, for profit publishers. The remainder are supported and published by library consortia, libraries, universities and/or University Presses, and a large chunk from our societies and associations.
What does it all mean? We’re getting better, but not as quickly or publicly as we could be.
I believe that we’re at a place where we’ve got the campus support model going pretty well. It’s well past time for us to critically examine the research practices of our own profession and to take steps to change it. This is where we’re at, what I’d like to discuss is where we could be going.
1) All librarians should/can be invested in Scholarly Communication and open access.
Because evolution. New roles for new times. In the past 3 years, most of the new hires at my library have been “functional specialists” in brand new positions. Our field is evolving and being in the know about scholarly communicition is great, but doing it for our own research is better.
Because example. I’m literally just tired of all the best examples of the potential greatness of our open access future being from Physics, BioMed and Digital Humanities.
Because it’s super easy, and it flows from and touches everything that we “believe” in – our heritage of “access for all.”
2) All libraries need a scholarly communication initiative.
Because the populations we serve are being taught poor scholarly communication habits that will continue to perpetuate a misguided system.
Because scholarly communication it is multifaceted. Most people think of a tripod of Scholarly Communication: an institutional repository, a campus open access policy, and an open access fund. But really “scholarly communication” is just Publishing 101: how does peer review work, what is/are Open Educational Resources, Why Creative Commons, what are the best practices for utilizing Google Scholar, are there best practices for professional social networking, digital project management, effective data management strategies, etc. When we define “scholarly communication” not by our library-land buzz word idea of what it is, but as the practice and habits of scholars and researchers effectively passing information between one another… much of what is being done in many libraries could be wrapped into a nice little ScholComm package. “We don’t have a repository” is not a good enough excuse anymore, because your faculty are already using ResearchGate, Figshare, Mendeley, and they need to know how to use those platforms legally and most effectively. The true bottom line for an effective scholarly communication program in my opinion is copyright education. If everyone that interacted with the library left with a firm grasp on their own copyrights to the things they create (including especially scholarly works) the system of academic publishing would change itself overnight.
3) A scholarly communication initiative builds peer-partnerships with researchers and scholars
Because respect. As the library organization evolves, the campus must develop a new perception of the librarian. We do research too, and must be treated as such.
Because collaboration. All things research/scholarship in the future will have elements of collaboration, and what we bring to the table (information skills, copyright knowledge, project management, cross-disciplinary perspective, etc) is invaluable. Not to mention time and people to devote to advancing new research practices like data curation, or grants compliance to federal funders open access mandates.
Because Scholarly Communication is people. We need to invest in making new connections, in new ways, with our colleagues beyond the library. It’s as necessary for the continued relevance of the library as it is for the advancement of the research/teaching agenda at an institution.
Here are some specific things that we can be involved in to change the scholarly conversation:
OpenCon – A group of young and early career researchers devoted to working toward a more equitable research ecosystem. Included especially folks outside of libraries.
ARCS – Advancing Research Communication and Scholarship. A new conference focused on the evolving an increasingly complex scholarly communication network, “deeply committed to building a conference that explores and respectively debates the different and even conflicting ideas of what a better system of scholarly communication is and how to build it.” Inviting folks outside of libraries.
Triangle Scholarly Communication Institute – The theme this year was “Scholarship and the Crowd,” i.e. how do we connect scholarly work beyond the ivory tower? Teams and working groups including scholars, publishers, technologists, etc., working together to explore this idea. Inviting folks outside of libraries.
Library Publishing Coalition – Newly founded organization, facilitating key connections with University Presses, an essential partner in academic publishing, whose goals align closely with ours. We should push LPC to become our advocate for change as publishing evolves around us.
What can we DO to change our own research practices?
Acknowledging that not every librarian will be a researcher (Jill Emery points out there are many different ways to support open access), those of us that do produce research have some unique opportunities.
- Pledge. If Erin Mckiernan can do it and survive in neuroscience, we can do it too. Inspired by that article that Chealsye and I wrote, Stuart Lawson over at JISC crowdsourced an LIS open access declaration. Shockingly few people have signed on, and/or heard about it. I think public announcements about our principles are important to changing perceptions about libraries.
- Follow through. Deposit your work in repositories. Change your publication contracts. Reuse other peoples CC-licensed work. Contribute your work to open access journals. Its imperative that we model the behavior we are asking from our campus communities.
- Go Forth. Imagine scholarly communication beyond the PDF, platform/technology agnostic, mobile, agile, big data-ed, experimental, no-textual, multimedia, etc. What could it be, and why aren’t we going to push our field to do that next big thing?
Here’s my big idea(s):
Lets negotiate a SCOAP3-type deal with Taylor and Francis. They currently hold most of the LIS journals, and we continue to rent our own research back from them. It would be a “Big Deal” on our terms, for our own work.
Lets build an Open Access Journal of Librarianship – borrowing models from PLoS, f1000, and other megajournals like rapid publication, post-publication open peer-review, high volume of submissions and publishing.
LISarxiv – lets utilize e-LIS as an active, productive, international pre-print server and speed up the production and consumption cycle of our own field.
What would happen if next year for open access week all academic librarians vowed to live up to our principles, start taking responsibility for changing our own scholarly communication practices, refused to continue to perpetuate a system that continues to prove its blatant disdain for author’s rights, libraries budgets and the good/right of information access to the global knowledge ecosystem?
In conclusion, two points – we need to just do it, and we can and should consider a broader swath of what we already do to be “scholcomm” work. But what I’m most interested in is us just doing it.
Bibliography available on Zotero
Recommended Citation:
Vandegrift, Micah (2014): Scholarly Communication is People: Three crazy ideas for LIS to “own” open access. |
EXCLUSIVE: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #60 Revealed—Synposis, Artists, and Writer!by The Illustrious Q
Is that filly the sister to Sunset Shimmer?!?!? Seriously, she looks like a younger, more orange, version of the star of Equestria Girls! This is amazing! This is stupendous! This is...
Something to speculate about after checking out the full solicitation below the break!
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EXCLUSIVE: My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #8 Revealed—Season 7 Finale Tie-in!by The Illustrious Q
And the Legends of Magic series continues! Just what is going to happen in this chapter of the season 7 finale tie-in? Which by the time this issue is released, said finale will have already aired? I have no clue since the solicitation is a little on the vague side.
However something that isn't on the vague side is the fact fandom (and professionally published comic) artist Jennifer Hernandez (ChibiJenHen) has been hired by IDW Publishing to produce the retailer incentive cover for the issue! After checking out the solicitation below the break, be sure to give her a nice shout out on Twitter!
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EXCLUSIVE: High Res Cover for My Little Pony: The Cutie Map Comic Adaptation Revealed!by The Illustrious Q
Hard to believe it's been two years since GlimGalm--dang it Seth! You've got me calling Starlight that! So, yes it's been two years since we first encountered Starlight Glimmer. Yes it is very hard to believe. Know what else is hard to believe? That it's been a month since the last time our good friends at IDW Publishing sent us their MLP comic solicitations for an exclusive reveal!
Time is flying way too fast. And as is my habit when it comes to these solicitations, the Trade Paperbacks go up first to wet your appetite for what is to come. So, what is coming out in about 40 minutes? I'll leave that as a surprise, but until then, be sure to discuss and remember what stood out to you the most about the season 5 premiere episodes after the break!
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Man, a nap sounds great right now! Even though I got a lot of sleep after getting home last night I'm still pretty beat.
Evening my friends! Ready to chat?
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We start off this one with a PMV collab from a bunch of really impressive editors, filled to the brim with motion graphics and generally smooth scene switches, followed by a more traditional style based on Boulevard of Broken Dreams.
Head on down below for both!
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Looks like we have our new ultimate pony shipping pair. I guess this fandom can't resist it's lesbian horses even seven years on.
New Poll:
Which Character Do You Want to See The Parents of Next?
And get the results of this one below.
San Diego Comic Art Gallery Presents MLP: and the Science of Psychology & Social Sciencesby The Illustrious Q
Are you an adult (Age 21+) fan of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? Do you like the comics put out by IDW Publishing? And most importantly of all, do you happen to enjoy applying scientific/literary analysis to a fictional fantasy world specifically engineered to sell toys to little girls?
If you do, congratulations, you're Silver Quill.
Kidding aside, this Friday—August 25th—from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM PST the San Diego Art Gallery is hosting a My Little Pony themed lecture as part of their Crossover Where Comics and Science Meet series. The event will be held at the San Diego Comic Art Gallery, which just so happens to be right next to IDW Publishing, and feature IDW MLP Comic Writer Christina Rice, Professor of Psychology Dr. Gail Heyman, and Professor of Communication Dr. Jonathan Bowman.
Tickets cost $15 and are available either online at fleetscience.org or by phone at (619)-238-1233. As alcoholic beverages will be provided, the event will only be open adults ages 21 years and older. If you're in the San Diego area this Friday, consider possibly dropping by and lean something neat about My Little Pony!
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I'm surprised we haven't gotten more art of Toola Roola. Seems like the type of pony that would spawn a bunch of it.
Get some pones below!
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MLP | Toola Roola by Anonsbelle
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Community Soapbox #45 - Game of Thrones Vs. Pony, Not Powerless Princesses, Featherbangs, and Moreby MLP actually Game of Thrones in Disguise?
- The Princesses Were Never Powerless: A Theory
- Earth Pony Magicians
- Feather Bangs in Future episodes?
- Will Guardians Of Harmony Be the Adventure Half Of The Series?
- The Mechanics of Gratitude
And get your soapboxes below!
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Cover Music: Sable Symhpny - Monday Blues / EnergyTone - Giggle At The Ghostly / Flittzy - Falterby ExplodingPonyToast
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Updated Hascon Schedule Reveals Andy Price and Bobby Curnow for IDW MLP Comic Panel!by The Illustrious Q
With just a little over three weeks to go until Hascon—dear Celestia this is going to be a very busy convention—more and more information about it keeps being revealed! Like in an update to Hascon's Schedule, which revealed not just a new MLP Panel for Sunday, but also two new MLP guests who will be attending the show!
That's right folks! MLP Comic Editor Bobby Curnow and MLP Comic Artist/Writer Andy Price will both be attending Hascon this year! Both of these gentelemen have been involved with the MLP Comics since before issue one, and in Bobby's case has been involved with every single issue of MLP ever produced by IDW.
As for the new panel—you can probably guess what it is—the full Hascon description can be found after the break!
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[Slice of Life]
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Description: What does it mean to be Celestia? What does it mean to be "at the top"?
Celestia knows.
And soon, Twilight will too.
At The Top
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Twilight's over here unleashing the feels again for that first one. She's doing that a lot lately isn't she?
Follow that up with a solid one with some excellent scene switching, some motion graphics, and typography. And finish it off with some ENERGY. We have some solid PMV selections for you all in this one. Go get em below!
Quite!
Music: Mane In Green - The Lost Island (feat. Mathilde) [Orchestral Electronic]by ExplodingPonyToast
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Bacon Hair sings the Adventure time song, Bacon Pancakes. That is all you need to know. Get it below.
Why is it that every time we crossover with TF2 in this fandom, things get super weird? This is either magical, or terrible. I can't really tell. It's impressive editing though!
Get some madness below.
Just one more eclipse picture now that I'm back home and ready to sleep off that whole journey. Hope those of you who had favorable viewing conditions got a chance to see it! I know for me at least it was an astounding event.
Time to chat my friends!
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Phew guys... I just got home not too long ago from the eclipse and man was it something amazing. You can't really describe how it feels seeing something like that. It's so... magical and almost mystical. If you did miss it, you all have another chance at it in 2024 when the US gets an eclipse again!
Anyhow, I know I'm a little late so let's get this party started! I see you guys created another awesome 95 ponies bringing us up to 3419 ponies in total.
For tonight's prompt I think we'll do something I bet both of us can relate. For tonight I'd like you guys to Draw an utterly exhausted pony / Draw a pony at wit's end. Considering how long I've stayed up for this eclipse I'm more of the former, heh.
You can find our submitter as always here! Good luck and have fun guys! |
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Heart Disease, Depression and Anger
It has been found that the traditional indicators of heart disease such as smoking, high cholesterol and high blood pressure account for about 50% of heart attacks. In trying to account for the rest the focus has moved to psychosocial factors - personality and behavior which give rise to stress hormones. Chronic stress, Type A personality, anger, depression and social isolation not only have a direct negative effect on the cardiovascular system but they also increase the effects of other cardiac factors. This article looks at two of these factors - depression and anger.
Anger
People who have a high level of anger, irritability, cynicism and aggression are at a higher risk of developing heart disease. A heart attack is almost three times more likely in people with high levels of anger than in those who don't experience much anger. Feeling angry from time to time is normal. Some people express anger readily while others fume about a situation. When anger is experienced in relation to a specific event and the amount of anger felt is appropriate to the event then it is usually not a health risk. However, if the anger surfaces too readily and lasts too long and is suppressed and not expressed, then it may become a cardiovascular risk factor.
The following test adapted from Pistcatella and Frankin (2003) will help you to assess you level of anger.
Read each of the statements below and grade yourself on how you would respond to each situation using the following scale.
1 = never, 2 = rarely, 3 = often, 4 = always
It doesn't take much to get me mad.
People tell me I should calm down.
I blow up at terrible drivers.
If I'm upset I'll hit the dog or cat or something else.
People call me hot headed.
I'm furious about the way that I get treated at a restaurants or stores.
When other people's mistakes slow me down I can get upset for the whole day.
If the situation is bad enough I throw things.
I swear loudly to blow off steam.
I feel like hitting someone who makes me very angry.
I've been told I have a bad temper.
If you embarrass me in front of someone, I'll be furious.
I'm a very ambitious person, so sometimes I get impatient and angry with other people.
I've been known to break things when I get frustrated.
If you scored below 18 you are able to stay calm in situations that would frustrate others. This is a big help in managing your stress levels.
If you scored 19 to 27 you get angry about as often as most other people.
If you scored 28 to 35 there is a good possibility that you are under too much stress or it may be that getting angry has become a habit. Take this score seriously and start to make changes now before it adversely affects your health.
If you scored over 35 and you continue with the same behaviour and approach to life you risk serious stress related health problems.
Depression
The association between depression and heart disease and heart attacks has been established for some time. Depression is reported to precede a heart attack in up to 50% of cases. Apart from the link between depression and heart disease, depression also contributes to a poor lifestyle. Depressed people are more likely to eat poorly, be sedentary, smoke and drink too much alcohol.
How do you know if depression is a problem for you? The following test adapted from one developed by Harvard University is designed to help assess people who are likely to be suffering from depression.
Read the following statements and answer yes or no to them.
I feel sad most of the time.
I don't enjoy the things that I used to.
I sleep too little or too much.
I don't feel like eating or I eat too much.
I can't make decisions.
I have difficulty concentrating.
I feel hopeless.
I feel worthless.
I get tired for no reason.
I think about killing myself.
If you answered yes to four or more of these questions and you have felt this way every day for two weeks or more you may be suffering from depression and you should consult a health professional for a more complete assessment.
If you answered yes to question 10 seek health professional assistance immediately, regardless of your answer to any of the other questions.
Depression and anger are two of the factors that can lead to the development of heart disease - with the associated heart attacks, angina, cardiac arrests and heart rhythm disturbances. They also reduce the quality of your life. There are many things that you can do about these problems.
Begin to develop your wellbeing with guided creative visualization. Also check out our mental wellbeing range of products (use the buttons on the left hand side of the page). You will find supplements to help with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and general mental wellbeing.
References
Aesoph, L. 2001, 6 Steps for Handling Stress, Health World Online. June 2001.
Hippisley-Cox, J. et al.1998, Depression as a risk.
Teenagers: Vitamin and Mineral Requirements:
Folic acid and vitamin B12 are needed as tissue synthesis occurs rapidly.
As the calorie intake increases, the need for vitamin B1 (thaimin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and vitamin B3 (niacin) also increases.
Vitamin B6 and vitamin D are needed in higher amounts for tissue growth and skeletal growth.
The completed structure and function of newly formed cells relies on the presence of vitamins A, C, and E.
There is a continued need for calcium, magnesium and zinc so that the bones can increase their density.
Throughout adolescence, the occurrence of inadequate diets is higher than in any other stage of development. The following has been found in relation to teenager's nutrient intake.
Calcium, zinc and iron are often lower than the required amounts.
Vitamin A and vitamin C have also been found to be low.
The phosphorus intake can be high because of the quantity of soft drinks consumed and this can have an adverse effect on the calcium balance in the body.
There can be an over consumption of high sugar and refined carbohydrate foods.
Generally, adolescents who skip meals, eat smaller amounts of food, and have fewer healthy snacks (such as, fruit or yogurt) have the least adequate diets.
Supplements for adolescents
Adolescence is a time of increased vitamin and mineral need and it is also a time when adolescents are prone to developing poor eating habits. It is recommended that in addition to tyring to eat a healthy diet that teenagers take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement. The supplement should contain at least the following:
Nicotinamide 10 - 20 mg
Beta-carotene 2 - 5 mg
Iodine (from Kelp) 10 - 25 mcg
Calcium (element) 50 - 150 mg
Chromium 20 - 30 mcg
Iron (element) 2 - 3 mg
Magnesium (element) 20 - 60 mg
Selenium (element) 10 - 25 mcg
Zinc (element) 2 - 4 mg:
Arrange for teenagers to find out about nutrition for themselves.
Encourage and support their interest in health, cooking, or nutrition.
Take their suggestions, when possible, regarding foods to prepare at home.
Experiment with foods outside your own culture.
Have several nutritious snack foods readily available. Sometimes, teenagers will eat whatever is convenient.
If there are foods that you do not want your teenager to eat, avoid bringing them into the home.
Avoid buying high calorie desserts or snacks, such as snack chips, regular soft drinks or regular ice cream.
Provide a good role model of healthy eating and living for your teenager to follow.
Discuss the following healthy eating recommendations with your adolescent to help ensure a healthy eating plan:
Eat three meals a day, with healthy snacks.
Eat plenty of fiber and limit the use of salt.
Drink a lot of fresh filtered water.
Try to avoid or at least limit caffeinated drinks and drinks with a high sugar content.
When cooking, try to steam, bake (without added fats or oils) or broil instead of frying.
Try to avoid high sugar and refined carbohydrate foods.
Eat fresh fruit or vegetables for a snack.
Try to eat at least five servings of fresh fruit and vegetables per day.
Eat more chicken and fish than red meats.
The teenage years are a time of rapid growth and development. It is also a time when eating patterns and habits are often not as good as they could be. This places teenagers at the risk of developing one of the many nutritionally related health problems. Providing vitamin and minerals supplements is one measure that can be taken to help ensure that adolescents have the nutrition their body needs.
Coughs and Colds in Children: What you can do
The common cold is a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Most children average 4 - 8 cold per year. There are over 200 viruses that are capable of causing the common cold. A cold is a disease that can be seen as priming the young and immature immune system and many children suffer colds in the first few month after starting kindergarten and confronting viruses that are new for their system. Colds can be a reflection of a temporary dip in immunity that is most often caused by insufficient rest. Too many rich foods, stress or exposure to cold and damp conditions can also precipitate a cold by lowering resistance.
The so-called "old wives' tale" that people can catch a cold by getting cold and wet in the rain is interesting. Scientific medicine ridiculed this suggestion when the responsible viruses that cause colds were identified. That really reflected the great arrogance of medicine in its belief that science in the hands of doctors would eradicate disease. We're still waiting! I still regularly hear people ridicule the notion of a link between getting cold and catching colds. The truth is that both are correct.
Medical scientists would have us believe that viruses are well known and understood. That isn't so. Although what has been learned amounts to a substantial body of knowledge, we really still know very little about viruses. We do know that some of them cause the common colds we all have experienced and it is assumed that no other causes exist. Even if that assumption is valid, we know that the causative viruses don't always cause a cold in all people exposed to them. So why do some get sick, while others do not?
The answer comes from epidemiology, the science that studies the patterns of health and disease in whole populations, rather than just in individuals. We discover that any and all illness occurs with particular sets of conditions that can be described as part of the host, agent and environment. So before anyone catches, or more correctly comes down with, a cold, there has to be a suitable alignment of factors. The host is the person, the agent is the virus and the environment is where and how they meet.
So lets look at a child and the common cold. If the child (host) has strong resistance with a good immune system and the agent (virus) is weak and the environment doesn't undermine the host or add power to the agent, then chances are good that the child will remain well, or perhaps have only a very brief and mild cold. How could the environment possibly change this? Well, let's say the physical environment is harsh (perhaps cold and damp), this can lower resistance, rendering a weakened host who is much more likely to catch the cold or to have a worse cold. How could it change the agent? Possibly by providing a social environment of overcrowding, which would be a better living incubator, allowing the virus to rapidly become more virulent (stronger).
It turns out that neither the old wives nor the young doctors were onto the full story. So should you have listened to your mother when she said don't go out and get cold and damp or you'd catch a cold? Yes indeed, for although there was never any guarantee that it would result in a cold, it could reduce resistance and if suitable viruses were around, could greatly increase the risk of becoming sick. The moral of this story is, listen to your mother!
The symptoms associated with colds are, of course, well known. They include:
sore throat,
sneezing,
watery eyes,
runny nose (clear, watery and copious at first and then becoming thick and white as the infection begins to resolve),
irritating cough,
slight temperature,
loss of appetite and
tiredness.
The child is most contagious when the nasal discharge is clear and watery. The complications that can occur following a viral cold include the development of a bacterial infection, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis and ear infections. These complications will need more treatment than is covered in this article. You should seek professional attention if your child has a persistent or severe cough, especially if this is accompanied by breathing difficulty, increased breathing rate, blueness of the skin, blood in the mucus or loss of weight. Coughs and colds that last longer than two weeks also require professional attention.
What can you do about colds?
There are a number of things that you can do to prevent the development of colds, ease the discomfort of colds, assist the child's body to cope with the infection and to strengthen the child's immune system so that fighting other infections is enhanced. These include:
Rest and relaxation for the child so that their energy is used for fighting the infection.
Plenty of fresh air. Breathing fresh air is important for the health of the respiratory system. The air shouldn't be cold but is important to avoid overheated and stuffy rooms.
Avoid medications that dry the mucus or suppress the cough. It is much better for the body to be able to release the mucus.
Restrict foods that do not support the immune system and are congesting. These foods include: dairy products including goats milk and yoghurt, eggs, grains, (especially gluten rich grains such as wheat, rye, oats and barley), sugar, salt, excessive animal fats, and artificially coloured and preserved foods.
The diet should be light and liquid foods are the most gentle. These can include, soups, casseroles and fresh juices that have been diluted. The juices can include, lemon, black currant, pineapple, elderberries (this is particularly good if there is bronchial congestion), carrot, beetroot and watercress. Garlic and onion can be added to the vegetable juices. Include garlic, onions, ginger, leeks and horseradish in the foods. These will all assist the immune and respiratory systems.
Encourage drinking of a lot of water, especially if the child has a temperature. This moistening will help to keep the mucus thin and easily removed.
Vitamin and mineral supplements A, C and zinc are important. Vitamin A is needed for the health of the mucus membranes that line the respiratory system as well as to strengthen the immune system. Vitamin C reduces the severity of the symptoms and removes toxins from the system. The zinc promotes healing and boosts the immune system.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoid - choose a low acid, sugar free form and give small doses repeated throughout the day. The dosage:
1-3 years, 50 mg 4 times per day - you can use liquid vitamins.
4-6 years, 100 mg 4 times per day
7-12 years, 100 mg 6 times per day
Vitamin A 1000iu times the age of the child up to a maximum of 5000iu for a month.
Zinc can be taken as a lozenge, chewable tablet or crushed tablet. The dosage:
1-5 years, 10 mg daily
5-12 years15 mg daily
should be given for a month. Add plenty of zinc rich foods to the diet.
Herbal remedies include: rosehip, golden seal, camomile, peppermint, lemon grass, catnip, slippery elm, ginger and sage. These can be made into a mild tea.
Chamomile, lemon balm and catnip are most commonly used with children as they are the gentlest remedies and they reduce tension in the body, relieve headaches, stomach upsets and restlessness. In addition they are pleasant tasting and can be drunk freely. They can be drunk alone or in combination.
Echinacea tincture given every 2 hours will help to bolster immunity and eliminate the infection. The dosage is 1 drop per 2 pounds (1 kg) of body weight for severe colds and 1 drop per 5 ponds (1 1/4 kg) of body weight for milder colds.
Thyme tea is excellent for its antimicrobial activity. It can be used during the illness and for several days afterwards to prevent a recurrent or other infections. Prepare it placing 1 teaspoon of dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons if fresh thyme is used) in a cup of boiling water and allow it to stand for 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten it slightly with honey. This should be drunk 2 to 3 times per day. For older children with sore and inflamed throats a gargle of sage and thyme can assist. Place 1 teaspoon of chopped sage and 1 teaspoon of dried or fresh thyme leaves into 150 ml of boiling water. Allow this to infuse for 10 minutes and then strain. The warm liquid can be used as a gargle. Gargle 2 to 3 times per day.
Conclusion
Coughs and colds are a common feature of growing up and very few children ever fully escape them. A mild cold should be observed and managed carefully to ensure any complications are avoided or promptly dealt with. However, mild coughs and colds that do not persist more than a couple of weeks may well do more good than harm. They facilitate some elimination and serve to condition the immune system.
There is no need to become unduly concerned by an occasional mild cold. However, it is good to know that there are plenty of health building remedies available, such as those above, to minimize discomfort and speed recovery. |
Brasulista #218
Brasulista
Newsletter of the early Brazilian missions, #218
February 16, 2019
In this issue:
Super Reunion Planned for April!
The Early Brazilian Missions Reunion
Orem Utah Cascade Stake Center
481 East Center Street, Orem, Utah 84097
Thursday, April 4, 2019, 2 pm to 9 pm
Afternoon: visiting, potluck and Brazilian food 4 pm to 6 pm
7 pm to 8:30 pm – devotional in the chapel
Mission group break-out sessions to be announced.
In case you missed the first notice, we will hold this “super reunion” of all the early Brazilian missions—meaning basically all missionaries and Brazilians who receive the Brasulista—at Orem, UT, at next April General Conference time. It will be on April 4, the Thursday before General Conference. This will include an afternoon of visiting beginning at 2 pm, break-out sessions for mission president groups, and fine Brazilian food and pot luck, followed by an evening chapel session. More details will be forthcoming. Please spread the word and plan to attend. We have planned these super reunions every three years and have had some wonderful experiences.
Volunteers welcome
A reunion organizing committee is forming under the direction of Stevan and Leuri Zibetti Davis of Orem. Contact them if you would like to volunteer to help or with suggestions or questions: [email protected] or [email protected]
Groundbreaking for the Praia Cabo Verde Temple set for May 4, 2019.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the groundbreaking for the Praia Cabo Verde Temple will be held May 4, 2019. Elder Paul V. Johnson, president of the Europe Area for the Church, will preside. See this article:
Dedication of the Fortaleza Brazil Temple set for June 2, 2019
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Recalling Porto Alegre and Canoas, RGS
Elder Paul Ross (BSM 64-66) from St Matthews, SC, writes: Dear Alf, I always enjoy getting updates and history in the brasulista. Thanks for your hard work! Jeanne and I are living in the apartment building on the grounds of the Curitiba temple serving as temple missionaries. We will be here until February of 2020. We will have a new temple presidency on November 1, the day of the [Brazil LDS Temple] tour's visit. I remember Brother Bogner [Brasulista #217] very well from the chapel on Avenida Princesa Isabel in Porto Alegre. The picture doesn't look like that group of construction missionaries nor that chapel. I remember Sergio, Rui and Neco. Neco Pereira was from Londrina and had been in Canoas when I was there. He wrote words to an existing melody and accompanied himself on his guitar.
Canoas
Canoas, bela terra do sul
Lindas palmeiras contra o ceu tao azul
Praias brancas, luar
Suave brisa do mar
Canoas, terra de meu amor
Onde eu vivia entre o povo do senhor
Anunciando aos teus
Boas novas do ceu
Chorus (after each verse)
Eu vou partir
P'ra bem longe daqui
Vou sentir saudades
Saudades de ti.
Recalling Construction Of The Princesa Isabel Chapel In Porto Alegre
When the Princesa Isabel Chapel was ready to have the roof poured, Brother Bogner asked all the full-time missionaries to help. We were scheduled on shifts 24 hours per day. We mixed sand, rocks, cement and water in 4 mixers. When done, each mixer was emptied into a wheelbarrow and taken to the side of the building. The wet concrete was lifted to the roof in a five gallon bucket on a powered drum and cable. Each bucket was poured in a wheelbarrow and taken on a constantly shifted boardwalk to the wet edge where it was placed and vibrated. The plywood forms for the beams and roof with neatly laced rebar, were supported by a forest of saplings. The span was considerable (it was the cultural hall) and the concrete block walls were to be the support when the saplings were removed. I asked Brother Bogner if the roof might collapse when they removed all the temporary supports. He said, "If nothing else holds this roof up, I'm sure Rui's faith will!" Jeanne and I visited that chapel in 1996, 31 years after the roof was poured and it was still there! And the chapel was beautiful. I remember that Brother Bogner spoke German and English but not so much Portuguese. There was a German speaking construction missionary who became the straw boss because he translated instructions for the rest of the crew. I also remember President Krieger when he was the São Leopoldo district president. He rode a Lambretta motor scooter and carried his wife and son. I enjoyed his Spanish laced Portuguese. He was a great example to all of us. ([email protected])
Note: Nancy Denhalter Cropper (BM 66-68) of SLC writes to say that song was later adopted by the Brazilian Mission as their mission song, substituting the word “Brasil” for “Canoas” since Canoas was in the Brazilian South Mission, and adding this to the last line, "Porem um dia eu voltarei, Para então renovar, amizades sem par, com todos us Santos de Deus.” It is still sung at Brazilian Mission reunions and Nancy can sing all the words to this day. "Interesting" she says, “to finally learn the origin of this song!” ([email protected])
Mission Opportunities
Dear brother Gunn, This is President Cordner from the Brazil São Paulo Interlagos Mission. Thank you for the wonderful newsletter that you publish--it is a great service!
We have a need for an office couple to take the place of Elder [Darrel] (BNM 71-73) and Sister [Eileen] Clarke who will be leaving the end of April after a year and a half of consecrated service. The office couple has housing adjacent to the office in an upscale neighborhood of São Paulo in the Santo Amaro neighborhood directly across the street from the Santo Amaro stake center. Elder and Sister Clarke have been an invaluable blessing to the mission with their organizational skills and their ability to care for the mission office. Tasks have included visas, travel, housing, materials, English training, calendaring and a slew of other responsibilities (there is always plenty to do!). They have also shared the responsibility of teaching an English class and have had interaction with investigators and new members. It is helpful if one of the couple has the ability to speak Portuguese. Our office elders have traditionally had good English skills and so there is also good communication in English in the office. We have a mission of wonderful young people, many of whom are new converts to the church and full of faith and the fire to share the gospel of Jesus Christ! We hope to be able to fill this position as soon as possible! Come enjoy an unforgettable experience with us! Interested couples can contact me directly at my email: [email protected] Thank you so much! President Ken Cordner, Missão Brasil São Paulo Interlagos
Elder Chuck Carlston (BM 58-61) of Alpine, UT, makes an appeal for retired attorneys to serve: Alf, I just I have been in the Brazil Area Office of General Counsel for 3 months now of an 18-month assignment. In the next seven months, we will lose three of the four attorneys in the office. Each had serveda first mission in their youth and still spoke some Portuguese. They will need to be replaced by volunteers who are retired attorneys. There is more than enough work for us. Please spread the word for me, Any one interested can write me at [email protected]. My wife and I live in an apartment about a 10-minute walk from the Area Office, the São Paulo Temple and the new and only Visitor´s Center in South America. Senior Missionaries are a part of the congregation here, with local members occupying all leadership positions. It´s amazing to see what 4th and 5th-generation LDS can do. On my mission, I saw primarily 1st-generation LDS and young elders occupied nearly all leadership positions. Brazilians reserve special parking places for ' ' idiosos'' (the elderly - over age 65), and locals offer their bus and subway seats to the idiosos. Also, buses and subways are free to the idiosos. Thanks, in advance, for spreading the word in your newsletter. Chuck Carlston ([email protected])
Alf’s note: In 2013 I was with Ken and Heidi Copa of Pleasant Hill, CA, on a delitful tour of the south of Brazil. I love these talented folks. The next year they served a senior couples mission in Rio Grande do Sul, as I recall. Now they are at it again. Here is their note:
Alf, Thanks for all you do with the Brasulista. All of us recipients enjoy your work tremendously. Thank you for putting in the plug that Elder Barney sent about replacement couples needed here in the Brazil Area Office. Heidi and I are doing the Travel Specialist job and we will finish our mission in August this year. Travel Specialist is kind of a misnomer since we don't make any travel arrangements and we don't do any traveling ourselves. We work with making sure all the foreign missionaries coming to the 35 missions get registered properly here in Brazil and then get their visas renewed after one year. It is all done on the computer here in São Paulo. It is a clerical office job, and we are helping the five other full time employees in the travel office who do make travel arrangements. We enjoy working with these wonderful people and we know that if we weren't here the Church would have to hire two more full time employees. So it is a real service we are providing to the Church. If anyone would like to know more, they can contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. It is a real blessing working here in the Area Office where there are all these other wonderful missionary couples, both Brazilians and Americans. We do many wonderful activities together. Hope all is well with you.
Ken and Heidi Copa ([email protected])
Senior Mission Opportunities – São Paulo, Brazil Area HQ, Maceió
Elder Paul Henry (BSM 66-68) writes from the north of Brazil; Dear Alf, Our hearts go out to the Mencl family [mentioned in Brasulista #117] with the loss of their son, Gary. Elder John Mencl and I served together as missionary companions more than 50 years ago. My wife, Sally and I are presently serving as Office Specialists in the Brazil Maceió MIssion until November 2019 at which time there will be an opportunity for another senior couple to serve. If senior couples have interest in serving here in Brazil, they should contact President Mark W. Taylor ([email protected]). We extended our original 18 month mission call for an additional year, and it continues to be a blessing for us to serve with President and Sister Taylor and the wonderful missionaries serving here in Brazil. We also served in Angola from 2014-16 as Member Leader Support missionaries and extended our mission for an extra year there too. Thank you for all of your efforts with the Brasulista. Elder and Sister Henry, Missão Brasil Maceió, Av. Santa Rita de Cássia, 287, Farol, Maceió - AL 57051-600 ([email protected])
Called To Serve – Portugal
Here is a wonderful note from Rick Bangerter (71-73), former President of the Brazil São Paulo North Mission (02-05), from Centerville, UT: Hi Alf, thank you again for the blessing it is to all of us to be kept ‘up to date’ with your great emails, inspirations and posts in the Brasulista! My sweetheart, Sheryl, and I have been called to the Portugal Lisbon Mission where we will be serving for 18 months as Young Single Adult Specialists. We enter the MTC on April 15th where we will attend both the MTC week for couples and a 2nd week of CES training in preparation for teaching Institute. President Fillmore has told us our assignment will be working in the Porto area assisting the work mostly in the northern part of the beautiful country of Portugal. We are particularly thrilled to work toward involving the YSA youth in the excitement and the blessings of events and opportunities surrounding the dedication of the new Portugal Temple anticipated this fall. We couldn’t be happier and are excited to try to sharpen up some Portuguese speaking skills by taking on the ‘Continental Portuguese’ this time around, over in Europe. Grande abraço para todos, e vamos todos continuarmos na ‘colheita’ dos preciosos filhos e filhas do Nosso Pai Celestial! Richard (Rick) Bangerter ([email protected])
Elder Roland Ruegner (BPAM 77-78) of Riverton, UT, writes: “Janice and I will miss the reunion in April as we are currently serving in the California Long Beach soon to be Anaheim Mission, as Mission Medical Adviser, and MLS missionaries for the Cambodian ward. So I really enjoy reading the Brasulista. Keep it up!! Thanks, Roland and Janice Ruegner ([email protected])
Pioneer Members From Angola
I love hearing from all you folks who are serving missions, and know that so many more are serving where they are planted. What a marvelous bunch.
One more little note. Two weeks ago I had the good fortune to meet a real Mormon pioneer! Marinela Leroy recognized the Liahona magazine I was carrying and said, “Você é membro d’A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias! E eu sou também!” Marinela and her two daughters were in a waiting room I was visiting in SeaTac, WA. She has been a member of the Church for 10 years, and her husband, Josip Leroy, for 18 years, which I figure makes them both Mormon pioneers in Angola. She is a former Relief Society president and they were sealed in marriage in the Johannesburg South Africa Temple. They immigrated to the USA and Maine two years ago, and five months ago to the Seattle area. This lovely young mother from Africa and I immediately had more in common than anyone would imagine, thanks to the Church of Jesus Christ and the testimonies we share and the Portuguese we speak. I found Josip’s Facebook page and the man is a super Latter-day Saint. They have already been to the Seattle Temple. Oh, I wish them well.
Sunday School Humor
Teacher to young students in robes . . . “Matthew, Mark, Luke . . . see me after class. Your book reports are surprisingly similar.”
Aquele forte abraço, irmãos. Come to the reunion! Alf Gunn * Brazilian South Mission 62-65 Gig Harbor, WA [email protected]
Brazil LDS Temple Tour – October 29 to November 15, 2019
Bem vindos! Welcome! Welcome to a tour of all of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil! This tour is for all of you missionaries who served in Brazil over the years. Come share sacred experiences with the faithful saints of Brazil, and tour historic districts of modern Brazil. We are “matando saudades”!
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Hi All,
I wonder if anyone out there can help :). I'm having serious trouble getting any useful graphics acceleration out of IEGD on WinCE6.0.
I have a system with Atom+945GSE running WinCE6.0(R3). AlphaBlend, DirectDraw AlphaBlt and Direct3d Mobile, and OpenGL APIs are all present.
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* Direct3d Mobile DeviceCaps indicates no D3DMDEVCAPS_HWRASTERIZATION.
* OpenGL crashes with any attempt to call eglCreateContext().
Apart from OpenGL (which I'm guessing isnt supported on GMA950? only GMA500? - on WinCE), all APIs work but they appear to be software only.
In the Intel® Embedded Graphics Driver Feature Matrix, DirectDraw and Direct 3d Mobile are listed. Given it makes no sense to list them if only a software path is supported, I'm wondering what has gone awry with my setup.
The 945 under WinXP with the desktop driver supports accelerated GDI AlphaBlend(), Direct3D and OpenGL. Under WinXP, the 3d APIs work well with zone rendering support.
Any ideas? The way things are working now apart from basic GDI BitBlt() acceleration the 945 is basically not doing anything useful under WinCE.
Really frustrated here! :)
Thanks,
Samuel.
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These two are directly related to a change MS made in WCE 6.0.
1. For Wince 5, the display driver layer had 2 sets of interfaces for GDI and DDRAW. IEGD supported both. But only allowed more advanced blitting features like pixel conversion and alpha blending on DDRAW only.
2. For WinCE 6, The OS middleware re-routes all DDRAW thru GDI (so the display driver layer has no more DDRAW interfaces being called). That means the driver is no unable to do any advanced blitting features on WinCE 6 (even if the application was calling DDRAW API's – which internally are now routed to GDI).
* Direct3d Mobile DeviceCaps indicates no D3DMDEVCAPS_HWRASTERIZATION.
This should be accelerated. Is there test or program we can use to troubleshoot this?
* OpenGL crashes with any attempt to call eglCreateContext().
It is true that on 945GSE we do not support OpenGL (that is only supported on US15W). However, you should not be getting a crash. Again, do you have a test, or application we can use to trobleshoot this issue?
Is there anyway you can get an Intel Premier Support account (through your Intel field rep)? This would allow us to work with you to understand and resolve your issues.
Kirk, Thanks for the quick and detailed reply.
I can understand the unification of DDRAW+GDI drivers as DDRAW doesnt offer much extra (apart from overlays).
So should GDI AlphaBlend() be hardware accelerated? (I know it is under WinXP).
For Direct3d Mobile, my test is:
IDirect3DMobile* d3dm = Direct3DMobileCreate(D3DM_SDK_VERSION);
D3DMCAPS d3dmCaps;
HRESULT hr =
d3dm->GetDeviceCaps(D3DMADAPTER_DEFAULT,D3DMDEVTYPE_DEFAULT, &d3dmCaps);
if ((d3dmCaps.DevCaps & D3DMDEVCAPS_HWRASTERIZATION) == 0)
error("Direct3DMobile Device does NOT support hardware rasterization.");
Also, I can see by visual inspection its running very slow, so its not hardware accelerated.
For OpenGL ES, see the attached code snippet (ignore the hand dll loading, it happens both with static/dynamic dll linking). Looking at the vendor code it says "Win32/Poulsbo", also whilst debugging I saw "Tungsten" mentioned in the text segment of one of the dll's - which doesnt quite add up. Either its the videologic closed source driver somewhere in there or it's tungstens... or I'm confused. Either way it lets me do the initial egl calls, and always crashes on eglCreateContext() (I've tried a few egl setup routines from here and there, always the same result).
In terms of intel support, I thought I would try here as my WinCE image build ( BSP and NK.BIN, etc) is done out of taiwan - so I don't have a direct line to intel support.
I'm keen to stick with WinCE but I need GDI AlphaBlend() and/or a hardware accelerated 3d API. WinCE+ATOM+945GSE is such a nice tight little package, it would be great to get the hardware zinging... Now if only the driver had the pop of the WinXP Direct3D 945 driver. When zone rendering is on song that cranks!
Cheers
Samuel.
Should AlphaBlend be accelerated has quite a different answer than should it be. In an ideal world everything possible would be accelerated. When MS shifted away from a seperate DDRAW, they effective bypassed our acceleration. At this point, it would a feature request to put the capability into the GDI code and we need the platform teams to drive that sort of need. If you have good influence over your Intel representative, this would be a great one to request for your platform segment.
As for OGL, I have a hint of what might be going on, but it is not clear if the OGL fails because WCE assumes there is automatic OGL support if a video driver is loaded, or if somehow the fact that we do have it for US15W (a sweeter package than the GSE IMHO) and that is somehow incorrectly being indicated by the driver somehow. I am going to have e tough time convincing someone to look at something that is not supposed to work anyway- ("It hurts when I do this" "Well, don't do this." :smileytongue:) so any help you can provide will help to get this attention.
Thanks.
I guess given OGL isnt going to give any joy on WinCE+GSE, there isnt much point looking at it. If there is any take home on the OGL front - I'd say that the IEGD feature matrix and IEGD 10.2 User Guide didnt really seep into the brain of a simpleton like me. I guess its Appendix D. I couldnt quite parse when "Windows" meant "All windows" or when it meant WinXP or WinCE. In hindsight I guess "OpenGL for Windows is supported only on the US15W chipset." should be pretty clear to anyone (but me :)). I wanted to believe OGL ES was there I guess...
GDI AlphaBlend :(. Oh well it is only 2d. Let's blame MS for this one. Anyway they never upgraded GDI functions with a good spread of alpha support, rotations, zooms etc... oh wait its 2010 and its time for Direct2D... 1.5 decades too late... :)
Yes US15W would be nice - only downside is probably slightly less memory bandwidth - I'm dreaming of 1280x1024x32bpp@60Hz for my application. MBX/SGX are nice cores as well which I'm all too familiar with... But alas I cant change the chipset at this stage.
So I guess I have to pin all my hopes on our little friend Direct 3D Mobile... Current software only :(, I will have to dig deeper. If you could double check that it is really hardware accelerated on GSE it would be much appreciated... :)
Now 945GSE or GMA950 is generation 3.5? So the driver is essentially hidden in iegd3dg3.dll? (rather than iegd3dg4.dll). My concern is that in the 10.2 IEGD driver image d3dg3.dll is only 391KB, where as d3dg4.dll is 2337KB.
Oh well maybe I can see Linux in my future... :(
Cheers
Samuel
US15W can do 1280 x 1024 on the internal LVDS, and with an appropriate sDVO based tranmitter, can get up to 1920x1080 (1080p on HDMI) and do high quality video to boot. Done it and have been amazed at the quaility and the capability at the lower power.
When we say Windows we do mean XP/XPE or Vista in XPDM mode, and Windows CE is typically WCE. Sorry that is confusing.
I do need to dig in a little deeper on 945GSE and Windows Moble3D to see what we do accelerate. Much of the blending and compositing has been focused on the US15w and follow ons for that style of graphics engine so I am not sure how far back that goes.
Hi Kirk,
Did you manage to get any more insight into the status of WinCE 945GSE driver support?
I've played around a little with Direct3D Mobile (both in managed .net compact and vanilla C/C++). Its definitely reporting software rendering, but performance seems to be somewhere between software and hardware - rather too slow :(. But in terms of stability the whole of Direct3D Mobile feels unusable. The managed API quickly loses memory and fails to recover it even after an application quit and restart. And the raw unmanaged API also degrades quickly and eventually I'm unable to create the device. This is all on a simple application that does rotated/alpha textured quads. My feeling from poking around the web is that generally Direct3D Mobile is considered a little bit raw (across all WinCE/Mobile devices that is - really raw patchy support).
Is there a complete list of what API/functionality is supported with hardware acceleration and what isn't? I think most embedded dev's would find that really useful - it would really assist the OS + Chipset selection process.
Right now i'm crying out for accelerated GDI alpha blits and/or OpenGL ES. I know the chip can do it. Is there any low level interface I can access to touch the raw accelerated calls/features?
My application target is 60fps at 1280x1024@32bpp with 5+ layers of overdraw (with alpha compositing and rotations and zooms). I know the raw transistors are there to do it, and I know its possible under WinXP on the same hardware. I just can't seem to reach thru the driver stack into the hardware and light up those transistors...
Cheers & Thanks
Samuel.
It took a while but I did get a definitive answer from development:
-The only h/w acceleration we are missing in WCE 6.0 is Alpha Blending and pixel conversion. All other GDI rendering functions are accelerated nearly the same as the DDRAW path on WCE 5.0.
-GDI Alpha blit using h/w acceleration is a new feature request. You need to work through your Intel Field Representative to influence our product planning and roadmap. If you have a Premier Support Account, you can put in a Quad item requesting this feature also.
-We use the Microsoft CETK to test D3Dm and except for a few minor anomalies, we do have a 96\% test pass rate meaning the code should be OK according to MS. Maybe it is your use model that exposes a problem that the CETK does not show? IF you could provide a way for us to see the "instability" and/or memory leaks, then we could enter an issue in our tracking system and potentially get it fixed in a future release. Do you have a sample app, or test routine that we could use to reproduce your issue? We do not have any other DMD3 customers complaining at this time so there is nothing "big" open against D3Dm operation at this time.
- OGL ES is only supported on US15W (Menlow). It is possible to get OGL ES on other chipsets and on other OS other than Linux but this is a BIG new feature and would require a platform segment to make it top priority to get it on the roadmap. Please work with your Intel Field Rep to influence this requirement.
THX, Kirk |
Sympathy is not something often felt for a company with a corruption-riddled past. So what makes Siemens different? Two years after an avalanche of accusations hit the German electronics and engineering firm, anger, disgust and even disappointment certainly prevail. But it’s hard not to feel a little sorry for the company. Not because of the heads that have rolled — the chairman’s, CEO’s and CFO’s, among others. Nor because of the fines that it has paid, starting with a €200m penalty that a Munich district court ordered it to cough up following bribery charges in Nigeria, Russia and Libya. Siemens gets sympathy because of the Herculean task that it faces to restore its credibility — a task referred to by president and CEO Peter Loscher in the €72 billion firm’s latest annual report as his “highest priority.” The only way the job can be done is by proving that it is now a law-abiding company — no more bribes to government officials to win contracts, slush funds, money laundering or deals with shady middlemen.
Anyone involved in implementing an ethics compliance programme understands the enormity of the challenge. Siemens “is at the beginning of a very difficult change-management programme,” says Jermyn Brooks, director of the private-sector programme at Transparency International (TI), a nonprofit anti-corruption organisation. “If you’re a large company like Siemens, it can take several years to know that a compliance programme is working properly at all your subsidiaries.”
The consolation for Siemens’ new executive team is that misery loves company. Other companies in the same boat as Siemens include Deutsche Bahn, BAe Systems and Alstom. Although Siemens eclipses their recent scandals in terms of global publicity, the results of all of these ethics breaches are similar — battered reputations, bruised morale and costly investigations.
But companies no longer need to be hit by a scandal to realise that ethics programmes are essential. They are certainly now high on many CFOs’ agendas. Indeed, in a survey in early summer by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Institute of Business Ethics, nearly 60% of the 1,300 finance professionals polled globally said they contribute to their firm’s ethical performance, and 73% believed that ethical performance will become a formal part of their role in the next few years.
The reason for the increased attention is twofold, says Brooks of TI — fear and greed. “The fear is prosecution and imprisonment,” he says. “For the first time, partly because of scandals like Siemens, countries that were previously uninterested in investigating and prosecuting are now becoming quite active.” As for greed, he cites the growing interest in “socially responsible investment,” such as the FTSE4Good and Dow Jones Sustainability indices that include anti-corruption criteria.
Fraud Squads
It’s not that ethics programmes are a new idea — Siemens, after all, had one for years before its scandals were made public in 2006. It is the efficacy of such programmes that is being questioned as never before. A global survey of nearly 400 executives published earlier this year by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Economist Intelligence Unit (a sister company of CFO Europe) found that most companies have, at a minimum, a code of ethics — be it a doctrine posted on an intranet or a booklet that’s handed out to employees. Yet the survey also found that nearly one-third of the respondents admitted that they have problems communicating or enforcing these codes, and less than one-quarter were very confident that their programmes would hold up if put to the test.
To find out what happens when programmes fail, look no further than the pharmaceuticals sector. Operating in a highly regulated industry, pharma companies have long been accustomed to heavy scrutiny from government watchdogs, the press and the general public. Yet, until recently, most of this scrutiny focused on the safety of drugs, rather than bribery or other forms of corruption. Codes of ethics were in abundance, but few pharma groups took a hard line enforcing them, particularly if it meant sacrificing financial targets.
That changed in 2000, when TAP Pharmaceutical Products — a joint venture between Abbott Laboratories in the US and Takeda Chemicals of Japan — pleaded guilty to a charge in the US of conspiring with doctors to overcharge government insurers, and was slapped with a staggering fine of $875m. The unprecedented amount sent shock waves through the industry. With close oversight, TAP had to implement a strict ethics programme set out by government officials. In dictating the terms, the US government provided the sector with a clear indication of what its expectations would be, focusing on sales and marketing activities that were common for pharma companies, such as inviting physicians out to lunch or to play golf.
The industry could see the writing on the wall. Failure to meet those expectations would mean more massive fines, not to mention even heavier oversight in the US and beyond. Galvanised, the big pharma firms came up with a collective solution, promoting self-policing via local and global industry associations. These groups have since developed voluntary ethics codes and run peer-review committees to investigate allegations of misconduct.
Within many pharma companies, meanwhile, great strides have been made in honing their own individual ethics programmes. Take Novo Nordisk. As with many Scandinavian companies, the DKr44.8 billion (€5.6 billion) Danish firm has long embraced “triple bottom line” business practices, “where everything we do needs to balance being financially viable with being socially responsible and environmentally concerned,” says Lise Kingo, Novo Nordisk’s executive board member and chief of staff.
It was only recently that Novo Nordisk decided to include business ethics in its triple bottom line charter. “What we realised in 2005 was that despite the fact that ethics had been built into every single policy, it is such a big issue for our company, as it is for other companies, that we wanted to be more specific,” she says. The result was a new set of procedures.
But Kingo didn’t want the company to stop there. “Most companies have codes and guidelines,” she notes. “The trick is to create a mindset that makes every single employee live the principles. It doesn’t work if it only happens in the boardroom.” Creating the right mindset has called for creative measures. For the past year, for example, staff can go online to find a role-play game with “real-life” ethical dilemmas, such as conflicts of interest or access to sensitive information, that they must sort out according to company code. Supporting the effort was a new legal compliance department set up last spring to offer ethics advice.
As for oversight, company values and ethics compliance is now monitored as part of internal non-financial audits run by what Kingo calls “facilitators.” Undertaking week-long onsite inspections of each business unit every three years, the facilitators — all senior staff, but from different parts of the company — work in pairs, assigned to different stages of the audit, from employee interviews to summary reports to the identification of steps to be taken if a weakness is identified The end result, says Kingo, is that “we have developed a system where we are just as quantitative and concrete when we do non-financial audits as when we do financial audits.”
What happens if there is an ethics breach? “If we have people who are extremely good at living up to the values of the company, but cannot meet business goals, we help them,” she says. “And if we have people who are extremely good at meeting business goals but cannot live up to the charter, we also help them. But if they don’t get it right within some months, we will help them find other opportunities outside of the company.”
Foreign Affairs
While the sales and marketing departments have been the primary ethics danger zones for pharma companies in recent years, companies in other industries often have greater worries about external suppliers and business partners. Under heavy fire for labour practices up and down their supply chains, the clothing and sporting-goods industry is a case in point.
As just one example, Adidas, a €10.3 billion German sporting goods firm, has been a member of the Fair Labor Association — an independent nonprofit organisation that audits supply chains — for the past ten years. For the past five years, Adidas has dispatched its own inspection team of more than 60 experts around the world to carry out hundreds of factory audits every year. The company has also been an industry pioneer in terms of transparency, publishing annual sustainability reports before many other companies started to do so.
But as the supply chains like those at Adidas stretch across the world, ethics programmes can be strained. A key question is whether companies should go to countries “that are so corrupt that it’s very difficult to extract themselves,” says TI’s Brooks. “You have to decide as a company whether you can cope with maintaining your standards in a corrupt environment.” The decision isn’t always black and white, he concedes, and many companies operate in countries where corruption is rife, “because they have been there historically or they believe they can manage those challenges. But they should justify that openly in their public reporting.”
At Adidas, “there are countries that we do not operate in due to political instability or other reasons,” says general counsel Frank Dassler. But where it does operate — including Bangladesh, the Philippines and Cambodia, countries perceived to be among the more corrupt according to TI’s rankings — the company runs “country risk profiling” as part of its factory-monitoring audits, helping it gauge the general suitability of the business environment. The findings — such as the number of partnerships in particular countries that it has terminated due to ethics breaches — are published in its annual sustainability reports.
Given its heavy external emphasis, Dassler was surprised to find that the company “didn’t have much” in the way of a formal internal ethics programme when he arrived at the firm four years ago. Step by step, he and his legal team of 12 have been building up an internal compliance unit. A code of conduct was introduced two years ago, with a global policy manual published shortly thereafter. More recently, Dassler’s team has set up the requisite whistleblowing hotlines and launched a 40-minute, multilingual online course to help increase awareness of the code. Is anything still missing? “Yes,” he jokes, “more patience — especially from the board.”
A Watershed Year
Progress is often slow, not just at Adidas. At Siemens, the ethics overhaul couldn’t begin before the previous compliance programme was dismantled, no small feat at a company entrenched in tradition, says Andreas Pohlmann, who joined Siemens as chief compliance officer a year ago. “When I took on the job, I went on the intranet to explore what this company had in terms of guidelines, rules and regulations,” he recalls. “In the written form, the company had everything that you would expect from a multinational in terms of rules and regulations. But if you dug down into the details, you would soon find that this company failed to communicate in the right way and to get the buy-in of the employees. This is now the major challenge for the compliance team.”
Pohlmann concedes that the first reaction of the new team was to churn out rules, in the belief that more explicit direction would make a break from previous practices. But all this did was “overwhelm” staff at a time when legions of lawyers and consultants had already descended in the aftermath of the bribery scandal.
With 2008 being “the watershed year” for the programme, Pohlmann sees “the pendulum swinging back a little” as the three main components of the programme kick in. On education, 120,000 employees have participated in a web-based compliance course since its launch last year. On detection, 142 internal investigations were launched in the first nine months of this year and 123 requests were received for a new employee amnesty scheme. And on responsiveness, Pohlmann’s team has grown from 86 members in 2006 — “far too few for a multinational company that has more than 400,000 employees,” he says — to 520 today. New auditing technology is also being rolled out to help increase decision-making transparency and accountability. In addition, the executive team has been on the road, conducting “compliance town hall meetings” with staff.
But to ensure buy-in beyond doubt, Siemens is pushing its programme further than most firms dare, tying ethics targets to annual bonus packages. After a pilot this year, 5,000 senior managers will soon be assessed on how well they implement the anti-corruption tool kit, and how misconduct cases are handled if they do arise. “If something comes up, we want it reported to corporate. This is something we can measure,” says Pohlmann.
When asked whether the new steps were working Pohlmann replies, “If you look at our business in the last 12 to 18 months, we have not seen any shortcomings in terms of order intake due to compliance behaviour. Everyone can now understand that operational excellence and ethical behaviour are not a contradiction of terms.”
Amid today’s heightened ethical awareness, few executives would disagree with Pohlmann. But as economies slow and profits are hard to come by, will ethics programmes be shifted to the back burner? “That’s a huge temptation for business people in difficult times,” says TI’s Brooks. “But I would warn against it. In difficult times, do companies drop their safety standards? It’s something that could come back and haunt you.” Just ask Siemens.
Janet Kersnar is editor-in-chief at CFO Europe.
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L-R: 'I was Spartacus but now I'm gone for ever', 'I was never Spartacus but looked better in leather than him' and 'I'm Spartacus Rebootus. Hope there is another series.'
“BY JUPITER'S COCK!!!.what is this, my pay cheque?..ta!”
“Open a cupboard here and out tumbles merkins, prosthetic penises and discarded sex toys”
“New Zealand is the home of Hobbits and televised Roman orgies. We can combine them if business slacks off in future”
What is it about Ancient Rome that keeps bringing back film and television makers? Art, plays, film and television have long plundered this time period for inspiration and ideas. Is it the memory of a civilization that appears to be a lot closer to the modern world than say the Middle Ages or the Renaissance? An era that serves as a mirror - and warning - to all great world powers that followed it after?? These are all important questions but the real magic of this era is that you can show people a thoroughly immoral world this means cruelty, blood, gore and sex. Here is a clue:Spartacus! Spartacus!! Spartacus!!!
This certainly seems the approach made by the makers of the television series Spartacus:Blood and Sand, Spartacus:Gods of the Arena, Spartacus:Vengeance and now Spartacus:War of the Damned. If Ben Hur had chariots and his Jewish background and hang ups, the era of Spartacus has no such problem. Everyone so far has been thoroughly pagan in their attitudes to each other, though it would not be surprising to see a Jewish merchant (or gladiator) appear at some stage. Perhaps there will be a Spartacus v Proto Ben Hur contest in future.
Spartacus on the Screen defeat Roman armies sent against him until the Romans finally sent their best legions under Pompey and Crassus in 73 B.C. Was Spartacus the first freedom fighter, a slave emancipator or just a soldier who had no clue how to escape Italy and return home? Or would the ex-slave have become an enslaver himself??
These divergent opinions could see Spartacus as socialist revolutionary, national liberation icon or someone who wanted to take up his gladitorial retirement plan early. For the 1960 film by Stanley Kubrick and writer Howard Fast, Spartacus (with Kirk Douglas and his chin) spoke of freedom and that in his new society there would no slaves. It was about as far as communism Hollywood would allow at the time.
The gladiator angle was by the by but like Ben Hur and his chariot racing, it was the aspect of the story that people could relate to easier. And turn the tables on those who whipped you. So when news in 2008 that a new mini series was to be made, would it be a politically relevant story? One that talked of the new economic power situation with reference to the past? Nah...scrub that..blood and sex. Now why hadn't anyone thought of that earlier?
Spartacus in the television series
Want to learn about Roman Society in the first century B.C.? Or is this what you're really looking for when it comes to Romans on television.
The last major Spartacus version was one released in 2004. It looked good, was 'authentic' and had many other things going for it except one. It was dull. All the elements that make a story about Ancient Rome had to be toned down for big bucks production where they want the show to be seen by large tv audiences. But there was another audience, except they were not watching shows like these but were buying/pirating games with pneumatic heroines (Lara Tomb Raider) or jumping over barrels in Donkey Kong. Could these ideas be put together?
Then there was the influence of a film like 300. Lots of shouting, slo-mo heroics by men in leather jockstraps and a lot of thrusting - at least by those holding spears. It looked like a San Francisco Bath House visit but women barely featured in the story except one. It was unnatural and looked unnatural under skies that appeared to have been blown from Mars. And the acting, oh god, the acting. Shout, threaten, mumble and shriek when struck. There was a winning formula for someone to shape.
Behind the Stage
So by 2009 the decision to shoot a pilot of the 'new Spartacus' is given the go-ahead by the Starz tv cable network. Perhaps seeing how HBO and Showtime were going more 'top' end with their offerings, Starz looks with interest to see how far it can go in the other direction before running into the Channel Porn franchises. The producers of the new Spartacus promise that their show will be the most authentic version of the story as they will be able to shoot a lot more graphic stuff, more in the tradition of say 'I Claudius' or 'Rome', though the over-the-top acting and people hissing revenge bears a passing resemblance to the 1980s series Dallas and especially Dynasty. One advantage of setting the show before Jesus was born is to show how much everyone was into depravity (outside presumably the Jewish world) and therefore needed saving from paganism.
The new version has a few things going for it. It will be shot in New Zealand where they made Hercules/Xena Warrior Princess films and that the prequel to Lord of the Rings - The Hobbit has again been delayed. Someone suggests 'The Hobo' as an alternative but instead Spartacus:Blood and Sand gets the green light to be shot as a pilot. Casting begins.
Return of Xena
'Do you think we will be able to return to real tv after this?'
- Lucy Lawless as Lucretia: Last seen disappearing into the sunset of lesbian love, Lawless is back in a costume as the co-owner of a gladiator school. She is the envy of some her friends with her stock of prime human beef on display. Lucretia uses this to make friends with the powerful and also 'samples the soup' with one particular broth cake gladiator Crixus. Since Lucretia also allows her husband to shag a female slave in her bathtub whilst she has a manicure, it can be said they have a 'thoroughly modern pagan marriage'.
- John Hannah as Batiatus: A regular on British television in various roles including a pathologist (so he was used to flesh), John Hannah had made more of an international name for himself as the cowardly but resourceful Jonathan Carnahan in 'The Mummy' and 'The Mummy Returns'. His role as the wheedling, cruel, boastful, ambitious Batiatus becomes so convincing that Hannah easily outshines everyone in all his scenes. There is an element of 'Hokum-Pokum' in his performance but you want to support him against the other Romans who see Batiatus as a hustler, intruder and an upstart.
- Andy Whitfield as Spartacus: The nominal hero of the show, Spartacus does come across as a bit of a bore. Great on the battlefield and in an arena, this Spartacus spends a lost of the time brooding and not mixing in with the others. For Whitfield, this was his big career break but it was to end through illness and an early death. Looking at the first series now and knowing what happens, Whitfield's pain was to become all too real later on. As an actor, difficult to say but he is good at bottling up stuff. Just a shame we never learn what exactly was in that glass container.
- Manu Bennett as Crixus: Physically built like a Rugby forward, Australian Bennett is for the most part of first series Spartacus's deadly rival. He wants to be top gladiator and takes against Spartacus as a rival for that honour. Crixus finally gets miffed when his slave-girlfriend is sold off for more body oil. He also shares a nude scene with Spartacus, standing next to his rival in a pork sausage measuring contest, put on by Lucretia when her friends want to select a champion for the coming games.
- Peter Mensah as Oenomaus (Doctore): With a name similar to Mensa, you are expecting this guy to be a bright. He is the ex-gladiator turned trainer. Broods a bit like Spartacus and gets a reputation as tough but not cruel and has a strong loyalty to the school. Takes a grim pride in what he does but sheds no tears when some of his students get dragged out dead from the arena. In the cinematic tradition of the black sergeant as seen in An Officer and a Gentleman and Woody Allen's Love and Death. Mensah was also in the 300 film, linking the two series. Remember the arrogant Persian ambassador who is kicked down a well? That was him.
Slashing and Bashing
Ribena was in short supply during the shooting of the tv series.
Nearly all the action in the first series is centered around Batiatus's gladiatorial school or Ludos (no relation to ludo apparently). It is a bit like Downton Abbey or before that, Upstairs, Downstairs.
However unlike those two shows, there is none of that 'we're all people except different classes'. This is a bit more like Gone With the Wind, slaves are definitely slaves and only allowed to be seen standing around mute at banquets. They are part of the furniture to chuck your clothes on the floor or to clean up after some orgy or other. The other slaves are out in the courtyard in digs that would shame a goat. These ones, the gladiators walk about in straps and hairy trunks. They are constantly checked, prodded and measured like farm animals, perhaps given a spruce up only when they are appearing in the next gladitorial show.
Batiatus's ludos sits perched high above Capua which looks a good day's journey to go back and forth. It also only has three walls, the fourth barrier marked by a steep cliff where rubbish and gladiators who fail their exams are chucked over the side. There is also a balcony where Batiatus and Lucretia can look over whilst having breakfast as their gladiators grunt and hit each other with wooden swords.
Nudity
As this is set in the Ancient World, clothes are obviously an optional extra and the absence of Original Sin and Puritanism, just about everybody gets at least naked in scene or other. This being New Zealand, there is a lot of 'sporty nudity' from the Aussie and Kiwis actors and the extras, though everyone who strips off looks in peak condition. Some viewers have looked out for any signs of plastic surgery but none so far have been confirmed. The actor who played Spartacus and his successor look the best physical male specimens on show. Just a shame body perfection doesn't translate into convincing acting performances.
Spartacus rallying the slaves at a branch of Antique Hooters.
Camp
How do you play in a show like this? Take it deadly serious or ham up your acting so much that no one can tell what you are doing?? Spartacus is able to combine a lot of acting styles. When people aren't plotting, they're having screen sex and then vice versa. For some actors this series is their big break, for others it's a handy gig to get involved in. Lucy Lawless appears to be play it both ways whilst the younger actors go for the 'method ham' in a vain attempt to show that they are taking this all very seriously. In the end do you care or are you just waiting for the sweaty action scenes, whether in the arena or on a hard bench? It looks more like the WWF than Ancient Rome.
What's Next?
The joys of a subscription TV channel (at least in the USA):Prime time 'historical' boobage.
The series has already entered it's fourth run. Thanks to the original Spartacus unable to shoot a follow up, the team behind Spartacus had to shoot a filler series - which in the end was a lot funnier than the second. It allowed John Hannah to return from the dead in a time period set before Spartacus - though the name was kept for the series for commercial reasons. The end result was Spartacus:Gods of the Arena, featuring more of Lucy Lawless getting frisky with her husband and a female friend. Now the actor who played Crixus was the centre of the story, a rough Gaul but without any charm. This one ended with the triumph of Batiatus's gladitorial school as they overthrew their rivals and in addition, cemented the losing boss into the foundations of Capua's brand new amphitheatre (for those interested, its ruins still stand in what was once Capua..the city migrated during the Middle Ages).
The third series was not so popular with the audiences. Probably because of the change of lead actor and being mainly set out in the woods where there was less opportunity for rumpy-pumpy without getting leaves and twigs in the crevices. Also John Hannah had finally been written out, as he was properly dead this time. Lucy Lawless did return with a huge cut to her belly and a far away look. Drifted around a lot, and eventually disappeared off the back garden cliff carrying another woman's baby To be fair, this was also the series where the ham outweighed the sex and gore, which made it pretty pointless.
'I ordered an expresso!' Caesar lets his feelings rip with a luckless lackey.
Series four is the final series, and as anyone with access to Google knows, it will be the last. Probably. In a twist Julius Caesar, who famously never went near Spartacus, appears at the time of writing to have defeated Spartacus and his thousands of trained killers single-handedly, much to the chagrin of Crassus, one imagines, with his 40-50,000 trained soldiers sitting idly by. It's hard to associate the actor who plays Caesar with anyone else who has taken this role before. He looks a surfer who caught 'big one' and landed somewhere in Italy. Imposing, he is not!
In real life Spartacus was presumed dead on the battlefield having lost badly to Crassus, but I guess it’s just possible that he was left for dead, got up and walked away, possibly to start a fight in a brothel, or a strip club. |
The Contents of this Page
Major Lakes and Ponds of Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island High School Ponds
The Influence of French Hill Pond on the Northeast Creek Watershed
The Influence of French Hill Pond on other Bodies of Water
This page has details about all the bodies of water on Mount Desert Island and compares these bodies of water to French Hill Pond or describes in some detail the relationship of other waters with French Hill Pond. There are two objectives of these comparative analyses. First, the examinations of other bodies of water help us understand the evolution of French Hill Pond. The second objective is to understand the impact that French Hill Pond has on other bodies of water like the Northeast Creek watershed. Some of this information, especially that relating to bodies of water entirely within Acadia National Park, is available elsewhere on this website. However, all relevant information is collected here to permit comparisons. The meaning of the data will also be discussed in greater detail. This work is ongoing.
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Major Lakes and Ponds of Mount Desert Island
The following table summarizes the major characteristics of the major ponds/lakes on Mount Desert Island. The information in this table is compiled from the following sources: The National Park Service, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the United States Geological Survey and the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program in support of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. All these agencies collaborate. The information below is the most current information available at the time the information was gathered. It is subject to change as new information becomes available. Data in bold print was collected in the calendar year 2009. Clicking on a pond name in blue will link to a detailed description of that pond in a new window. Close a new window to return to the table.
Definitions:
Oligotrophic describes bodies of water that have few plants and plant nutrients but high levels of dissolved oxygen.
Mesotrophic describes bodies of water with moderate levels of vegetation and moderate levels of dissolved oxygen.
Eutrophic describes bodies of water with a great deal of vegetation, algae and low levels of dissolved oxygen.
Dystrophic bodies of water are acidic, pH less than 5.0, with a great deal of vegetation from a small number of species.
Northeast Creek is a pristine watershed on Mount Desert Island. The water leaving French Hill Pond eventually finds its way to Northeast Creek. However, the French Hill Pond watershed supplies only a fraction of the water in Northeast Creek. Other sources of water for Northeast Creek are Old Mill Brook that drains the area around Youngs Mountain and McFarland Mountain in Acadia National Park, Hamilton Pond in the Village of Salsbury Cove and Fresh Meadow, a marsh between the Village of Salsbury Cove and the Village of Town Hill in Bar Harbor. Hamilton Pond is supplied by Stony Brook in The Heath, a marsh southeast of the Village of Salsbury Cove, and a brook running from Lake Wood. Fresh Meadow is supplied with water by French Hill Brook and Aunt Betsey's Brook to the west. The annotated photograph of the Acadia National Park relief map shown below indicates the location of these water sources.
The next photograph shows Northeast Creek looking southeast from the bridge over State Route 3 in the upper left of center in the photograph above. Northeast Creek is a broad and relatively deep creek attracting canoers and kayakers. One can paddle south to Fresh Meadow almost to the Crooked Road.
On the other side of State Route 3, Northeast Creek meanders through a salt marsh until it empties into Thomas Bay as shown in the next photograph.
Fresh Meadow is shown in the next photograph from the point at which French Hill Brook passes into Fresh Meadow on the way to Northeast Creek. Fresh Meadow is a marsh noted for its wild cranberry plants.
The photograph below shows French Hill Brook as it enters Fresh Meadow after passing under the Crooked Road.
About a mile (1.6 kilometers) along The Crooked Road east of French Hill Brook, Old Mill Brook passes under The Crooked Road and Norway Drive as shown in the next photograph.
The importance of this watershed system is apparent by the presence of a united States Geological Survey (USGS) water level monitoring station on Old Mill Brook at the corner of The Crooked Road and Norway Drive in 2010 as shown in the next photograph. This station is number 01022805 and provided real time data on the height of Old Mill Brook. It was deactivated and removed in 2011. The historical data collected by this device can be accessed by going to (do not type www). When this site is displayed, select "Groundwater," click on Historical Observations, select "Site Number", enter site number "01022805" and submit. You can then select historical data generated by the monitoring station in graphic or tabular format.
Another USGS monitoring station is located nearby in the woods across the Crooked Road from the Emery Cemetery, a small private cemetery on a knoll easily seen from The Crooked Road. This station, shown in the photograph below, monitors the level of ground water and is currently active. The data can be accessed by going to (do not type www). When this site is displayed, select "Groundwater," click on Historical Observations, select "Site Number", enter site number "442450068175201" and submit. You can then select current or historical data generated by the monitoring station in graphic or tabular format.
These stations are a in support of a study of groundwater resources in this section of Bar Harbor. However, data is also collected that helps determine the health of Northeast Creek. Hamilton Pond is to the northeast of these stations and Northeast Creek.
Beaver Dam Pond is a pond in Acadia National Park on the Park Loop Road across from the Jackson Laboratory campus. It has a surface area of 8 acres (0.032 square kilometers) at an altitude of 137 feet (41.8 meters) above sea level. The maximum depth in this pond is 13.123 feet (4 meters). According to Acadia National Park data, the average depth is the same as the maximum depth. Beaver Dam Pond is eutrophic, that is, it has a great deal of vegetation and low levels of dissolved oxygen. No data on the fish in this pond is currently available. The photograph above shows Beaver Dam Pond with Champlain Mountain and Huguenot Head in the background. Beaver Dam Pond is fed by Bear Brook that drains the notch between Champlain Mountain and Huguenot Head. This brook enters Beaver Dam Pond to the right of center in the photograph above. Bear Brook continues under the Park Loop Road and Schooner Head Road in Bar Harbor before it empties into Frenchman Bay opposite an island called, The Thrumcap.
The next photograph is a closer view of the pond showing some of the vegetation and two beaver lodges.
Beaver Dam Pond is on the one-way section of Park Loop Road just beyond the Bear Brook Picnic Area.
Duck Pond is a one acre (0.004 square kilometer) body of water in Acadia National Park. As the photograph below shows, Duck Pond has a great deal of vegetation. It is the only dystrophic body of water that the National Park Service has identified in Acadia National Park. Dystrophic means that the pond is highly acidic compared to other ponds with a pH of less than 5.0 and it contains a limited variety of plants but lots of them. Information on the fish in Duck Pond has not as yet been found.
This pond drains the wetlands in this area and some of the surrounding hills. Duck Pond Brook flows north from the pond to Long Pond (Great Pond) west of the Southern Neck part of Long Pond.
Duck Pond is located off the Long Pond Fire Road that. A very short road to Duck Pond is on the right about 2/3 the distance from the Pretty Marsh entrance to the fire road and Hodgdon Road.
Hamilton Pond has a surface area of 51 acres (0.208 square kilometers) and a maximum depth of 7 feet (2.1 meters). An official average depth could not be found but it appears to be about 3.6 feet ( 1.1 meters). The pond has a high turbidity. The fish in Hamilton Pond include Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, American Eel, Minnows, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Banded Killifish and Common Sucker. The photograph above shows Hamilton Pond as seen from State Route 3 in Salsbury Cove.
Hamilton Pond was created in the early 1900s when Stony Brook was dammed for agricultural purposes. Stony Brook enters Hamilton Pond from the east. French Hill Pond was similarly created in the early 1970s when the area of Frenchman's Hill was developed for housing. In some respects, Hamilton Pond is a larger version of French Hill Pond. Both ponds have high turbidity, are relatively shallow, get water from wetlands and drain into Northeast Creek. Hamilton Pond drains to the west into Northeast Creek. The next photograph shows Hamilton Pond as seen from Norway Drive looking west. Note the aquatic vegetation.
Hamilton Pond is located in the Village of Salsbury Cove in the Town of Bar Harbor at the intersection of State Route 3 and Norway Drive. This pond is very popular with fishermen. Boats can be launched into Hamilton Pond from Norway Drive.
Hodgdon Pond is located off the Tremont Road (State Route 102) in the Town of Tremont south of Pretty Marsh, in the Town of Mount Desert. It has a surface area of 35 acres (0.142 square kilometers) and is at an elevation of 50 feet (15.2 meters) above sea level. The maximum depth of Hodgdon Pond is 22 feet (3.4 meters) and average depth is 11.2 feet (3.4 meters). Hodgdon Pond is classified as eutrophic, that is, it has a great deal of vegetation and low levels of dissolved oxygen. The turbity of this pond is moderate. Only the eastern shore of Hodgdon Pond is in Acadia National Park. The remaining shore is private property.
The fish in Hodgdon Pond include Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Minnows, White Sucker, Hornpout (Bullhead Catfish), Redbreast Sunfish, Pumpkinseed Sunfish and American Eel. The bass in Hodgdon Pond have levels of mercury that exceed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. Large bass (greater than 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters) should not be eaten. The most commonly caught fish in Hodgdon Pond are pickerel. Large pickerel in this pond should not be consumed.
Chain Pickerel were illegally introduced into Seal Cove Pond in the 1990's and migrated upstream into Hodgdon Pond. Pickerel compete with Brown Trout that are stocked in Hodgdon Pond and Seal Cove Pond. Maine requires a permit to stock fish in any body of freshwater. The permit enables fisheries biologists to determine the viability of stocking specific species. Unfortunately, many people ignore this requirement and create unsound environmental conditions.
Hodgdon Pond drains wetlands to the north and the water from Hodgdon Pond flows south into Seal Cove Pond. The photograph above shows Hodgdon Pond from the south end. One can launch a small watercraft into the pond at this point. The next photograph shows some of the pondweeds in the shallows. Among the plants shown are Variable Pondweed (Potamogeton gramineus), Wild Celery (Vallisneria americana), Bur Reed (Sparganium americanum) and Soft Rush (Juncus effusus).
The Long Pond Fire Road in Acadia National Park. The only practical public access area is at the south end of the pond near the beginning of Long Pond Fire Road. The most direct route to this area is to turn onto Hodgdon Road from State Route 102 and look for the road sign identifying Long Pond Fire Road a short distance to the right from the beginning of Hodgdon Road. Hodgdon Road is very short. Finding Long Pond Fire Road should not be difficult. This narrow and rough fire road winds its way through virgin forest for several miles before intersecting State Route 102 again. Wetlands associated with Hodgdon Pond are found along this road.
Mount Desert Island High School Ponds
There are three evaporation ponds on the property of Mount Desert Island High School. The most southern of these ponds is shown above. The next photograph shows algae growing on the pond north of the pond shown above. All three ponds are fed by waste water from the high school grounds and facilities. There are very high levels of nutrients in these ponds enabling heavy growth of algae and supporting a thick community of emergent plants as shown in the photographs. Ducks and other animals are known to frequent these ponds. These animals may transfer organisms from the high school ponds to other bodies of water on Mount Desert Island. Water escaping form these ponds will tend to flow into isolated sections of Acadia National Park and ultimately into Somes Sound.
Collectively, these ponds are about the size of French Hill Pond in area. Their importance lies in their productivity and the wildlife they attract. Similarities and differences between these ponds and French Hill Pond may be instructive.
The following photograph shows a shy, immature beaver in the most northern of the three Mount Desert High School ponds. This pond was also the home of a family of Black Ducks in July 2010.
The Mount Desert Island High School Ponds may be visited by driving to the rear parking area of the high school. The ponds are to the west of the parking lot and athletic fields. Do not even touch this water. It is highly contaminated with human pathogens.
Old Mill Brook is the waterway emptying into Fresh Meadow and Northeast Creek that is being continuously monitored by the United States Geological Survey. See the description of Northeast Creek above for more information about this monitoring effort. This brook drains the wetlands between Norway Drive in Bar Harbor and the section of Acadia National Park west of the Lake Wood watershed, Youngs Mountain and McFarland Mountain. Old Mill Brook originates in a wetland to the southeast of the intersection of Norway Drive and State Route 233, which is also known as Eagle Lake Road in Bar Harbor. Its importance is as a major source of water for Northeast Creek and has a greater influence on the Northeast Creek watershed than French Hill Brook. The following photograph shows part of Old Mill Brook just north of State Route 233 in winter. Vegetation and vehicular traffic in this area makes the brook difficult and dangerous to spot in the summer. The dark spots in the center of the photograph are parts of the brook exposed through the snow.
The photograph above shows Old Mill Brook as it flows north of Old Norway Drive about a mile south of the Crooked Road and halfway between the origin of the brook and the point at which Old Mill Brook empties into Northeast Creek. Note the large conduit that runs under the road and the swift water. The point at which Old Mill Brook crosses under this road is a paved section of road that was recently renamed Mill Brook Road. This paved road begins at Norway Drive and ends just east of Old Mill Brook and is considered a dead end road. However, Old Norway Drive is a mostly unimproved road that continues north to the Crooked Road.
As Old Mill Brook flows north from Old Norway Drive, it broadens before it crosses under the Crooked Road. The photograph above was taken looking south south east from the intersection of the Crooked Road and Norway Drive. The meadow shown will often flood after a heavy rain and the intersection of the Crooked Road and Norway Drive may flood to the point of being impassable. The water flow in Old Mill Brook slows as it broadens in this meadow. The difference in altitude between this road intersection and the point at which Old Mill Brook enters Northeast Creek is very slight. Therefore, the surface of the creek remains calm for most of its remaining course.
The photograph above shows the bottom of Old Mill Brook just south of the Crooked Road. Note the large number of submerged plants. In the center and to the left in the photograph are apparently some Farwell's Water-milfoil (Myriophyllum farwellii) and a related species, Low Water-milfoil (Myriophyllum humile). Both of these milfoils are native to Maine. Also in the center and to the right of the photograph are apparently Northern Snail-seed Pondweeds (Potamogeton spirillus). These plants were not removed for positive identification but the high-resolution photograph shows enough detail to narrow the identification.
Old Mill Brook joins Liscomb Brook before it empties into Northeast Creek beyond the evergreen trees in the photograph above. This photograph was taken from Norway Drive north of the Crooked Road. Old Mill Brook is barely visible meandering through the meadow from left to right in the center of the photograph. Liscomb Brook flows into Old Mill Brook from the right. Liscomb Brook drains a wet area to the west of Norway Drive and north of the Crooked Road. A small brook that drains a small wet area to the southwest of the Crooked Road also intersects Old Mill Brook from the left.
Round Pond is a 38 acre (0.154 square kilometers) pond north of Long Pond (Great Pond) in the Town of Mount Desert. It is at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The maximum depth of Round Pond is 19 feet (5.8 meters). The average depth is 11 feet (3.4 meters). Round Pond is considered mesotrophic, that is, it has moderate levels of vegetation and dissolved oxygen. The fish in Round Pond include Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Minnows, White Sucker, Banded Killifish, Ninespine Stickleback and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Round Pond drains into Long Pond (Great Pond). The photograph above shows the southern part of Round Pond from the boat launch area. The depth of the water in this area restricts the size of boats to canoes and kayaks. The next photograph shows the southeastern shore of the pond. Note the abundant vegetation in this section of the pond.
Round Pond is off Pretty Marsh Road about one half mile west of the boat launch for the northern part of Long Pond (Great Pond). The small boat launch area on Pretty Marsh Road is the only practical access to the pond.
Seal Cove Pond is east of Tremont Road/State Route 102 in the Town of Tremont and due south of Hodgdon Pond. The surface area of Seal Cove Pond is 283 acres (1.145 square kilometers) making it one of the larger bodies of water on Mount Desert Island. The pond is 38 feet (11.6 meters) above sea level. The maximum depth is 44 feet (13.4 meters) and it has an average depth of 18.1 feet (5.5 meters). Seal Cove Pond is classified as mesotrophic, that is, it has moderate levels of vegetation and moderate levels of dissolved oxygen. It has low turbidity. The eastern shore of Seal Cove Pond is in Acadia National Park. The remaining shore of the pond remains in private hands.
Relatively few visitors frequent this area because it is remote and somewhat primitive. Those who do visit this area should exercise caution because help may not be readily available.
The fish in Seal Cove Pond include Brown Trout, Rainbow Smelt, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Minnows, White Sucker, Banded Killifish, Sunfish, American Eel and Alewife. Unfortunately, pickerel were illegally introduced in this pond around 1990 and compete with the trout. The photograph above shows the southern end of Seal Cove Pond from the boat launch area at the western end of Western Mountain Road. The dense, green, emergent plants in the foreground are Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) and Soft Rush (Juncus effusus). Pickerelweed is so named because it is often found in ponds containing pickerel.
Seal Cove Pond receives water from Hodgdon Pond to the north and brooks draining the wetlands around the pond. The outlet from Seal Cove Pond is into a brook that terminates in Seal Cove off Blue Hill Bay.
The next photograph was also taken from the boat launch area but looking north.
The following photograph of the southern end of Seal Cove Pond was taken from State Route 102 also called the Tremont Road.
The north end of Seal Cove Pond is shown in the next photograph. Notice the waves generated by afternoon breezes and the Soft Rush in the foreground.
Seal Cove Pond is easily seen from State Route 102, the Tremont Road. Public access is from the National Park property. Just south of the Village of Seal Cove and running to the east of State Route 102 is Seal Cove Road, a rough, narrow dirt road providing access to Acadia National Park from the Village of Seal Cove to the Town of Southwest Harbor. Two clearly-marked roads run north from Seal Cove Road to Western Mountain Road. Go west on Western Mountain Road to the boat launch area. This area is the only public boat launch area on Seal Cove Pond. All other public access to Seal Cove Pond requires a hike through thick, old-growth forest. Seal Cove Road runs to the Town of Southwest Harbor and intersects State Route 102 again just north of the business district. The portion of Seal Cove Road maintained by the Town of Southwest Harbor is paved. An example of the road signs in this area is shown in the next photograph.
Somes Pond is another pond completely out side Acadia National Park. It is located in the Village of Somesville and the Town of Mount Desert. Somes Pond has a surface area of 104 acres (0.421 square kilometers). It has a maximum depth of 25 feet (7.6 meters) and an average depth of 11.2 feet (3.4 meters). The surface elevation is 38 feet (11.6 meters) above sea level. The fish in Somes Pond include Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Smelt, Alewive, Eel, White Sucker, Minnows, Banded Killifish and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. The following photograph shows Somes Pond from its most northern point on Oak Hill Road.
The next photograph shows the southern and southwestern shores of Somes Pond. Note the abundance of vegetation.
Somes Pond receives water from Long Pond (Great Pond) through Ripple Pond to the south that enters Somes Pond at a point to the left of center in the photograph above and two brooks in the northwest that drain wetlands. The eastern shore of Somes Pond can be seen from State Route 102 in Somesville as seen in the next photograph.
The outlet from Somes Pond dumps its water into Somes Harbor, the northern part of Somes Sound. The waterway to Somes Harbor passes under one of the most photographed footbridges in the world as shown in the next photograph.
Note the large amount of vegetation in this waterway. Somes Pond is accessible from Oak Hill Road and Pretty Marsh Road in Somesville. The Oak Hill Road access has a boat ramp.
Introduction
The objective of a comparative analysis is to determine those characteristics that the bodies of water on Mount Desert Island have in common to develop an understanding of how French Hill Pond may be evolving. French Hill Pond is a relatively young body of water that was formed when a tract of land was developed for housing in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The only other bodies of water listed on this page that were not formed naturally are Hamilton Pond and the Mount Desert Island High School evaporation ponds. These ponds differ from French Hill Pond in significant ways. Therefore, one cannot assume that the evolution of French Hill Pond will parallel the evolutions of these other man-made ponds. The following comparative analysis will compare specific characteristics of Mount Desert Island bodies of freshwater to ascertain how French Hill Pond may be evolving.
Depth
Most lakes and ponds on Mount Desert Island have average depths greater than French Hill Pond. Some lakes and ponds have lesser average depths. Among the latter are Aunt Betsy's Pond, Little Long Pond and The Tarn. Bodies of water with average depths and maximum depths comparable to French Hill Pond are Lake Wood and Upper Breakneck Pond. The average depths and maximum depths of these comparable bodies of water are less than a meter different from French Hill Pond. It is important to note that French Hill Pond drops off steeply compared to other ponds. The water depth of French Hill Pond is more than a meter a short distance from shore except for some parts of the southern shore. The southern quarter of French Hill Pond is shallow with depths less than a meter. Water plants grow relatively close to shore in French Hill Pond except for the shallow area to the south where water plants grow to the middle of the pond. Lake Wood and Upper Breakneck Pond have similar plant distributions. One would expect French Hill Pond to develop characteristics driven by depth similar to Lake Wood and Upper Breakneck Pond. Both of these comparable ponds have a long history and neither seem to be evolving into a wetland, much less dry ground, in the near future.
Surface Area
The surface area of French Hill Pond is comparable to Fawn Pond and Halfmoon Pond. Fawn Pond is heavily populated with water plants but Halfmoon Pond has plant distributions similar to French Hill Pond. Depth data on Fawn Pond is not currently available but, given the distribution of plants in Fawn Pond, one can assume that it is rather shallow. Both comparable ponds have a long history and only Fawn Pond seems to have the potential to evolve into dry land in the near future.
Turbidity
The turbidity of a body of water influences the distribution of water plants in a pond. The higher the turbidity, the less light reaches the bottom of the pond. French Hill Pond has a high turbidity relative to other ponds on Mount Desert Island. Much of this turbidity appears to be tannin from a small peat bog developing at the southern end of the pond around the brook that appears to be the primary source of water for the pond. Even before entering the bog, this brook has tea-colored water. Only Hamilton Pond and The Tarn have higher measured turbidities than French Hill Pond. The presence of peat bogs around the water supplies for Hamilton Pond and The Tarn remains to be examined. Plants are less likely to grow in the deeper areas of these ponds. However, Hamilton Pond and The Tarn are much shallower than French Hill Pond. The distributions of plants in Hamilton Pond and The Tarn are much wider than in French Hill Pond. These results are reasonable considering the greater depths in French Hill Pond. The Tarn is in danger of drying. However, Hamilton Pond remains a viable body of water even about one hundred years after its creation. French Hill Pond should be less likely than Hamilton Pond to evolve into a wetland anytime soon.
Trophic Type
Of the twenty eight major lakes and ponds on Mount Desert Island, thirteen, including French Hill Pond, are classified as mesotrophic. These bodies of water have moderate vegetation and moderate levels of dissolved oxygen. The dissolved oxygen in French Hill Pond has not been measured but the presence of catfish and trout in French Hill Pond indicates that the dissolved oxygen level is at least 5 parts per million. One would expect that French Hill Pond will have characteristics dependent upon trophic type similar to the characteristics of other mesotrophic bodies of water on Mount Desert Island. All the mesotrophic bodies of water on Mount Desert Island are well established and are in no danger of evolving into a different type in the near future. One would expect French Hill Pond to maintain its current characteristics for the foreseeable future.
Elevation
Elevation above sea level helps determine the reliability of water sources for a body of water. The lower the elevation, the more reliable will be the water sources in general. French Hill Pond has a relatively low elevation. Therefore, it will benefit from the tendency of water to seek lower elevations. Some seepage from bodies of water at higher elevations will eventually flow into French Hill Pond. The water level in French Hill Pond will drop during dry periods but probably not as fast as bodies of water at higher elevations. Given the depth of French Hill Pond, there is less danger of French Hill Pond drying than many higher bodies of water. Therefore, French Hill Pond should not be in greater danger from drought conditions than other bodies of water on Mount Desert Island.
Plant and Animal Studies
The identification of the plants and animals in and around French Hill Pond is ongoing. Some and animals plants found in other bodies of water on Mount Desert Island are not found in French Hill Pond. The meaning of these differences has not as yet been established. However, alarming differences are not apparent.
Conclusions
French Hill Pond is not likely to change its characteristics in the near future. It supports animal and plant life in much the same way as other well-established bodies of water on Mount Desert Island. The depth and turbidity of French Hill Pond should limit plant growth to maintain the current trophic type. It is in no danger of drying soon and should support animal life at the current level for the foreseeable future.
The Influence of French Hill Pond on the Northeast Creek Watershed
The water flowing out of French Hill Pond flows into the Northeast Creek Watershed. French Hill Pond will contribute some turbidity to the water in the Northeast Creek Watershed but not to a dramatic extent. Hamilton Pond and the cranberry bogs in Fresh Meadow contribute more to the turbidity of Northeast Creek than French Hill Pond. The significance of French Hill Pond lies in the chemicals and plant and animal life that it might contribute to the Northeast Creek Watershed. Currently, French Hill Pond apparently lacks chemicals not found in most Maine bodies of water and the plants and animals appear native to Maine. The study of French Hill Pond is on going with a concentration on those characteristics that could threaten the health of the pond and, subsequently, the Northeast Creek Watershed.
The Influence of French Hill Pond on other Bodies of Water
The water from French Hill Pond flows only into Fresh Meadow and ultimately into Northeast Creek. However, French Hill Pond is a temporary home to migrating wildlife like ducks and wandering animals like beavers, deer and even humans. These animals may transmit seeds and other organisms to other ponds on Mount Desert Island. It is likely that much of the vegetation in French Hill Pond was established by seeds from other ponds on Mount Desert Island. Organisms are frequently transferred from one body of water to another on watercraft used by humans for recreational purposes. It is important for people to clean their boats before using them in a new body of water. French Hill Pond is being monitored for new plants and animals to ensure species not native to Maine do not become established in French Hill Pond and subsequently transferred to other bodies of water on Mount Desert Island. Currently, no invasive species have been identified in French Hill Pond. |
Four Hours
A hard jolt woke me. I blinked my eyes a few times and tried to get my bearings. Exhaust fumes were in the air and I heard an engine straining. It was dark and I was in the rear of a large heavy vehicle. The road was bumpy and the ride was very rough. Metal gears were grinding and tires were spinning in thick mud. Other soldiers were in the truck, but I couldn't make out their faces. No one said anything.
The brakes squealed and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. I heard a door open and slam shut. A warrant officer walked to the back of the truck. He had a clipboard under his arm. He poked me on the knee with a long metal rod.
"You. Get out."
I grabbed my weapon and jumped from the truck onto the dirt road. He looked me over, then pointed to a bunker a few hundred feet away.
"Move!" he yelled in my face.
It was night and the sky was clear. The ground was damp from recent rains. I scrapped the mud off my boots and stepped through the small entrance to the bunker. The three men inside glanced at me, then quickly turned their eyes away. One was studying a picture magazine, the other two were seated on the floor, backs to the wall, smoking small brown cigarettes. I waited, but no one greeted me.
"I'm the replacement," I said. "Where.."
"Where's the other one?" asked the solider who was reading. He had sergeant stripes on his shirt. He must have been in command.
I shrugged my shoulders.
"There's just me, no one else. Where.."
"Aren't we supposed to get two?" the sergeant asked one of the men sitting on the floor. "Didn't I ask for two?"
"We're lucky to get this one," was the terse reply.
"Hey, where do I put my gear?" I asked.
"Sit down and shut up!" the sergeant barked in a very annoyed tone.
The floor was littered with spent shell casings. An automatic cannon was in a ready position, with its long barrel pointing out one of the many firing slots. There were fresh blast marks on the walls. It was obvious this bunker had changed hands several times. The many empty cigarette packages on the floor were Baluvian. The magazine the sergeant was reading also came from the other side. I rearranged a few empty ammunition boxes to clear a place. I was about to sit down when I heard a woman cry out.
"Help me! Please help me!"
I looked around trying to determine the location of the voice.
"What the hell was that?" I asked.
"Shut up!" the sergeant yelled.
He never took his eyes off the magazine. The other two paid no attention.
"Please help me! Please! I'm hurt!"
The desperate cries were coming from an open field in front of the bunker. I looked through the firing slots but it was too dark to see anything.
"There's someone out there," I said. "She needs help."
"No one is out there," the sergeant said. "Now sit down and shut up."
The woman continued to cry for help.
"I'm trapped. Help me!"
The tone in her voice was so pained, so desperate.
"Goddamn," I said. "How can you guys just sit there and listen to her? Doesn 't it bother you?"
One of the men on the floor shook his head and gave me a disgusted look. He flipped his cigarette to the other side of the room. The red ash bounced off the wall. His dirty shirt bore the insignia of a corporal. The tips of his fingers were dark grey. He'd been firing the cannon.
"You stupid shit," he said. "Don't they teach you replacements anything?"
He stood, brushed the dirt off his pants, and carefully peered through an empty gun slot.
"It's a new slant on an old enemy trick. The wicked bastards. They put an android on the battlefield and program it to cry for help. Naturally a male solider wants to help, right? Pretty girl in distress. You help her, she helps you? Know what I mean?"
He looked at me with a half grin. Most of his front teeth were missing.
"Sounds good, right? Yeah, except there's one little problem. When a man walks up to it."
He leaned over into my face.
"KA-BOOM!" he yelled. "Big ass explosion, nothing left but red mist."
The voice cried out again.
"Please! Please won't someone help me!"
"Damn," I said. "It sounds so realistic."
The sergeant lifted his eyes and glanced to the corner.
"Yeah, very realistic. That's what Captain Mathis thought. He went outside to help the last one. Those are his boots in the corner. His feet are still in them."
The pleading voice would not let up.
"I'm thirsty. Please bring me some water."
The voice was getting to me. I put my mouth the gun slot.
"Shut the fuck up!" I screamed.
"That's nice, very nice." the sergeant said. "Now we can expect a few rounds of high yield dropped on our position. I told your dumb ass to sit down and shut up!"
"Fucking idiot," the corporal said.
I went to my place and sat down. The voice from the field kept begging for help. The cries didn't bother the others, but they bothered me. Those cries were so desperate. She sounded so alone and frightened. Hard to believe a machine would cry out like that. I tried to rest, but I couldn't.
"Hey sergeant," I said. "If I put a pulse round in that robot, it'll blow up? Right?"
The sergeant looked over to corporal who was leaning against the wall smoking.
"Maybe," he said.
"Why don't I slip out there and put a round in it? At least it'll be quiet."
The sergeant rubbed his chin with his fingers.
"What do you think?" he asked the corporal.
The corporal blew smoke in my direction and shook her head.
"As stupid as he is, who'll miss him?"
The sergeant kept rubbing his chin and thinking.
"You know how to shoot that thing?" the sergeant asked pointing to my weapon.
"Of course I do."
"Well then, be my guest," he said.
I was about to move out when the corporal took a last jab at me.
"Hey replacement, what size are your boots?" he asked and started laughing. They all had a good laugh.
"Assholes," I mumbled as I moved into the darkness.
The field was littered with huge blast craters. The scope on my weapon had excellent night vision. I used it to survey the battlefield. Each time she called out, I moved toward the voice. The sound was coming from the other side of a large crater. A tall tree had fallen over and there was a figure pinned under the trunk. In the scope I could see what looked like a woman trying desperately to free her leg from under the tree. She looked around and cried out.
"Help me!"
I lined the crosshairs on her back. My finger was squeezing the trigger when I noticed she wore a Baluvian uniform. If she was a bomb, won't they dress her in one of our uniforms? Why was she struggling so hard to get free? The look in her face was so genuine. Something didn't feel right.
"Please, please help me," she said while she tried to pull her leg free.
The tone in her voice was too real. She wanted to live. I could feel it.
"Please, I'm scared," she said and started to cry.
I couldn't believe her pleas weren't real. Why would a machine cry when there was no one looking?
"Hey!" I called out. "Who are you?"
"Thank god you're here!" she said. "My leg is pinned, please help me."
She was looking directly at me. In the scope I could see her face. She was very pretty. She was young with clean skin and beautiful hair. She knew exactly were I was.
"What's your name?" I asked.
"Kree," she said. "My name is Kree."
The enemy opened up with automatic weapon fire all along the battlefield. The soldiers in my bunker returned the fire. White and red tracers lit the air. Kree ducked and tired to avoid getting hit. She looked directly at me.
"Won't you help me?" she pleaded.
She couldn't be a bomb. She was too real, her cries too believable. When there was a lull in the firing, I ran over to her and used my weapon to pry the tree from her leg. That I was still alive meant I was right. If she was a weapon, she would have detonated.
I helped her to her feet, but she immediately stumbled.
"Carry me," she said.
She was much smaller than me and weighed very little. I lifted her onto my back and carried her toward my bunker.
The automatic fire resumed, and I had to dodge the rounds. We had to get off the battlefield. There was a half destroyed building away from the main lines of fire. I ran toward it as fast as I could.
I let her slip off my back onto the floor. She looked up at me with those big eyes. There was enough starlight to see how beautiful she was. She had no weapon, not even a knife.
"Thank you," she said. "Thank you so much."
The tone in her voice changed. She wasn't pleading, yet there was still a desperate, longing quality to her words.
"Obie? Is that your name?" she asked.
OBIE was written in big letters on the front and back of my uniform.
"Let me look at your leg," I said. "It might be broken."
"My leg is alright."
There was a loud explosion not to far from us. The flash of light and the sound seemed to terrify her. She wrapped her arms around my legs.
"Please don't leave me," she said. "I want to live."
I knelt next to her. I ran my hand over the side of her face. She seemed to want my attention.
"I won't leave you," I said.
She put her hands on my shoulders and looked into my eyes.
"Will you hold me? Will you put your arms around me and hold me close?"
Her voice was so soft. She wore the enemy uniform, but she was no threat to me. I put my weapon on the floor and wrapped my arms around her. She did the same. She put her head on my chest.
"Oh.," she said with a deep exhale. "You feel so good."
Her fingers ran up and down my back. She took deep breathes and pressed her face to my chest.
"Hold me tight. I want to feel you hold me. Like you care for me."
I pulled her to me.
"Oh.. ", she gasped. "That's wonderful. Thank you," she said.
The gunfire faded away. There were no more exploding shells. The night air was cool. We sat on the floor of that wrecked building, locked in each other 's arms. After I held her for a while, she pulled her face from my chest. She looked at me and I looked into her. She was so amazingly beautiful.
"Will you kiss me?" she asked. "A real kiss, as if.. As if you cared."
She licked her lips and gently parted them. I could see little stars reflected in her eyes. I put my lips to hers. When I did, she really kissed me. There was such passion in her. She gripped me and worked her lips and tongue all over mine. We kissed as if we were the very best of lovers. As if we had known each other forever. There was a deep yearning in her. She wanted all the passion I had. I fell into her and we melted together.
She ran her mouth over the sides of my face. She gently kissed my closed eyes and affectionately caressed my face. She pressed her mouth to my ear. She softly whispered to me.
"Please tell me you care about me. Tell me I'm important to you. Even if you don't mean it."
I made her look at me. She tired to turn her eyes away.
"I do care about you. I'm glad I found you."
A warm smile came to her face.
"Do you really mean it?"
I ran my palm over her warm face.
"Yeah, I mean it."
She looked to the open sky.
"How much time do we have?"
"What do you mean?"
"Before sunrise. Before they come to get me."
I really didn't know. I made up a number.
"Four hours," I said.
She took a deep breathe and sighed.
"Four hours, that's not very long."
She rested her head on my chest.
"Hold me tight. Tight as you can."
I held her and she held me back. She moved to get as close to me as she could. She raised her head from my chest and kissed me. Each time was better than the last. We were sharing something very intimate. I didn't think about it, I just enjoyed it. She put her lips to my ear. She softly whispered.
"Will you make love to me?"
She kissed my cheek and looked into my eyes.
"Hold me like I was your lover. Even if you don't mean it."
There was a section of the building which still had a roof. I cleared off the floor and removed my shirt. I laid it down and she laid on top of it. I unbuttoned her shirt and held her warm soft breasts. There was no fear in her face.
"Do you care about me?" she asked.
"Yes," I said.
She smiled and took off her shirt. Her skin was perfect. Her nipples were round and hard. When I kissed them, small goose bumps rose on her flesh. I slipped off her pants and underwear. She was naked and so sensuous. Her dark hair was free and loose about her shoulders. Her knees were slightly raised. I slipped out of my pants and laid on top of her. When our flesh met, she shivered.
"You're so warm. so strong."
She parted her legs and wrapped her soft thighs around me. She was very wet and I easily slid inside of her.
She quickly sucked in her breathe and tightened her grip.
"Oh.." she gasped.
"Are you okay?" I asked.
"Yes, I'm fine," she said and kissed my face. "You're so hard and big and hot."
I slowly rocked back and forth on her. A soft smile came to her face.
"Tell me you love me," she said. "Even if you don't mean it."
I tired to say it, but I couldn't. She saw I was having a hard time saying those words.
"Tell me you care about me."
I pushed all the way inside of her. Her tender flesh surrounded me. I looked into her eyes.
"I do care about you."
That seemed to satisfy her. She pulled my head to her and bit my ear.
"Enjoy our time," she said. "I want to please you."
We settled into a slow powerful rhythm. She moved her hips with me, she held me and did everything she could to please me. After a while, I felt myself start to build.
"Give it to me," she said. "Let it go."
I couldn't hold it any longer. I pressed into her and let out a gasp. My eyes closed and I exploded inside her. She was open and took everything I had. I laid on top of her and all the tension left my body. She blew on the side of my face. She lightly ran her fingers over my back.
"Did you enjoy that?" she asked.
"Yes," I said. "Very much."
I pulled out of her and laid on the floor. She rolled on top of me and rested her head on my chest. She ran her fingers over my skin and though my hair. She gazed into my eyes.
"Please say you love me. You don't have to really mean it. I just want to hear you say it."
I tried, but I couldn't do it. She rested her head on my chest and kissed me.
"I love you," she said. "I feel it inside. It feels good."
We held each other, but we didn't talk. I enjoyed her warmth and she seemed to do the same.
"How much more time?" she asked.
"I honestly don't know."
"Will you make love to me again?"
She rolled under me and I slid back inside. This time I wanted to please her. I slide very deep inside of her. She was so open and hot. I didn't stop and I didn't rest. I varied my movement until I found the angle which seemed to please her the most. She began to tighten up. Her knees raised and she held me tightly.
"I want you cum," I whispered in her ear.
"Would that please you?" she asked.
"Yes, cum for me."
I slammed her as hard as I could.
"Oh.." she gasped.
I could feel her holding her breathe. I kept giving it to her until she exhaled and relaxed. I held her in my arms. Our bodies were pressed together.
"That was good, very good.." she said.
I pulled out of her and she lay on top of me. We looked at each other.
"Thank you," she said.
We held each other for a little while. I enjoyed her warmth. The sky began to fill with light. The sun was rising. I sat up and she sat on her knees next to me.
"We should get dressed," I said.
She looked at her uniform.
"There's no reason for me to get dressed. I have nowhere to go."
I put my hands on her shoulders.
"No, Kree, that's not right. You can come back with me, no one will harm you."
She put her warm hands on my face.
"No, they won't hurt me, but I'll hurt them."
She guided my hands down her belly. She pressed my fingers hard into her abdomen. I felt a flat plate, like metal. I jumped to my feet.
"No!" I said. "That can't be. The charge would have detonated."
A horrible thought flashed into my mind. A cold chill ran down my spine.
"Wait a second.. The corporal said it would go off if a man approached.."
I picked up my uniform and feverishly looked through it. Inside my shirt, in small black print, the following words were written: Organization of Biological Industrial Engineering OBIE REPLACEMENT SOLIDER.
I grabbed my knife and sliced my wrist. A dark green fluid seeped from the cut. The knife fell from my hand and I dropped to my knees.
"Shit," I said. "I'm not real."
Kree put her warm arms around me.
"I'm sorry," she said. "So sorry."
I looked at her beautiful face and soft eyes. I thought about the time we had shared. How she had held me and cared for me.
"Don't be sorry. You gave me something I was never going to know. Something real and true. For a while I was really alive."
"We were both alive," she said and held me tight.
I could hear voices approaching.
"You better leave," Kree said.
I held her warm breasts to my chest. I kissed her and she kissed me back.
"I don't have anywhere to go," I said.
She looked into me with those big eyes.
"Tell me you love me."
"I love you. I truly do."
A big smile came to her face. The sounds of footsteps grew near.
I pulled her to me and we locked onto each other. She was smiling and so was I. Voices and footsteps were inside the building. Someone was approaching us.
She put her warm lips to my ear. Very softly, she whispered.
"Goodbye."
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Chapter Eight: Behind every mystery lies another mystery
There are few trials more difficult to endure than waiting for someone else to finish doing something before you can do your own work. Calpurnia kept her daughter Bathsheba supplied with hot cocoa while she worked through the Later East Anglian Chronicle. But that took very little time. Calpurnia had spent enough time in her life twiddling her thumbs while she was ill. She tried to help Bathsheba by looking over her shoulder, only to have her daughter wave her away as a distraction. So instead she hobbled back and forth between her kitchen and her bookshelves, tracking down books she wanted and bringing them to the table. Her apartment wasn’t very big, so it would not have taken very long. But Calpurnia, like so many bookworms, could never look at one book on a shelf without pulling out a few nearby to look through. So she ate up a good deal of time that way.
Finally, five cups of hot cocoa and one hour, forty one minutes, and twelve seconds later (Calpurnia had nervously kept track), Bathsheba closed the book with a satisfied slam. She looked up and smiled at her mother. “Nineteen words you flagged. Nine occur twice, five occur three or more times, and five are unique. I’ve listed the page and line numbers for all of the occurrences.” And she pushed a sheet of paper across the kitchen table.
Calpurnia gratefully accepted the sheet, happy she could get down to work. With that many additional references, she should be able to improve her translation of the laying of the wyrm. I’m coming to get you, she thought of the wyrm.
She looked up to see her middle daughter with her head cocked to one side, frowning at her. “What’s wrong, Sheba?”
“Marcus set you up on this, didn’t he.” Bathsheba stated it more as a fact than a question.
Calpurnia didn’t quite know what to say in reply, so she took refuge in the truth. “I don’t know for sure. I imagine the Council consulted him before asking me to get involved. And I’ll have some hard words with them afterwards. He’s not my husband anymore, and has no right to have any say in my life.”
Bathsheba’s frown had disappeared, but she still shook her head. “Mum, you know Marcus must have rammed this through the Council. Stop kidding yourself. Just remember that he’s no doubt already figured out how he’ll come out ahead, whether you succeed or no.”
She got up, grabbed her bag, and prepared to leave. But before she headed for the door, she gave Calpurnia a genuine smile. “I suppose this means we won’t be hiking out to the old fort day after tomorrow, now.”
Calpurnia felt her heart sink. She’d forgotten all about their walk, even though it was a regular weekly thing. Blushing, she replied, “It would help if I had two solid feet to use.”
Bathsheba seemed to understand what hadn’t been said, and wasn’t put off at all. She leaned forward, gave her mum a quick kiss, and headed out the door without another word.
Calpurnia was left feeling there was something else she should have said or done. But she couldn’t quite figure out what. So she turned to the Later East Anglian Chronicle. She had a job to do, and she was going to do it, whatever her ex-husband Marcus was up to.
ii.
Donald Chisholm was in a right rare mood. Here he was, in a meeting of the Scots Council, the Secretary of that illustrious organization, about to report on how Geoffrey MacAlpine was mishandling the English wyrm case, and the chairperson would not let him speak! Zounds, did the woman think the problem would go away before the end of the meeting?
The Council’s meeting room in Edinburgh was what one would expect: heavy dark wooden furniture, a long table, pictures of ancient members on the walls, a fireplace at one end, and a bar along one side. The carpet was thin and dark red, while far too many of the members were thin and gray-haired. As in many organizations, it was the younger men and women who worked in the field, while their more experienced elders deliberated back at home.
Donald accepted all this. He was getting along in years himself, and preferred political intrigue to risking his neck confronting demons. It annoyed him that Geoffrey MacAlpine, whom he thought of as a contemporary, kept plunging into one adventure after another. Really, the man had no sense of the dignity that went with age. Donald mentally patted himself on the back. He was dignified. The men and women around this table were, for the most part, dignified. Yet to his mind there was a difference between being dignified and elderly on one hand, and being a senile, long-winded old fool on the other. And it seemed this meeting was taken up far too much by the latter type speechifying. MacNab the treasurer had droned through his report, and now Ogilvie the recruiter was droning through his.
Donald glanced up at the head of the table. The chair, Charlotte Wallace, sat there. She was no spring chicken herself, having gone completely grey more than a decade ago. Short and slight, she resembled a nervous bird when active. Right now she looked as if she were ready to tuck her head under her wings (if she had wings) and go to sleep. Donald resigned himself to enduring Ogilvie’s report. But he would wait no longer. Charlotte might have no sense of urgency, but what was happening in Great Yarmouth needed to be addressed now!
Ogilvie finally finished and sat down. The move took Donald by surprise. One moment Ogilvie had been droning on, and then suddenly he wasn’t. Before Donald could even open his mouth, Charlotte roused from her nap and called for a fifteen minute break! Donald had had enough. He stormed up to the head of the table, determined to make a fuss if he had to.
Charlotte had stood up and was glancing about, seemingly pleased with herself. Donald accosted her in a loud voice. “Charlotte, we must discuss this matter of MacAlpine’s clear dereliction, now, tonight, as soon as the council reassembles.”
Charlotte Wallace turned to face Donald. For all her apparent fragility, she was chair because she was a powerful magician and a consummate politician. She did not suffer fools gladly. Donald should have been warned by the smile she gave him. In placating tones, she replied, “Of course, Donald. But we have a guest who will arrive in a moment and wanted to say a few words in greeting. You will do him the courtesy of letting him have a few minutes, say, no more than five.” The last was said in tones that implied it was not a request.
Donald felt his stomach turning. Charlotte didn’t do things without a reason. Something was up. Had MacAlpine come back to Edinburgh to plead his case in person? But, no, Charlotte had called the visitor a guest. Although . . .
Donald had no further time to evaluate the situation, for Charlotte’s face lit up in a wide smile. “Oh, and here he is,” she told Donald. “Just in time.”
Donald spun around. Advancing toward the two of them from the door at the far end of the room was a magician dressed entirely in black: Marcus Satterthwaite, the fearsome first husband of Calpurnia Kingsley and member of the English Council. Conversation in the room died away as the Scottish magicians wondered just what this man was doing in their midst.
Marcus showed no sign that the silence bothered him. He stepped up to Charlotte, whom he towered over, gave her a hug, and bent down to kiss her on both cheeks. And then he turned to Donald and said, “Chisholm! Just the man. I want to hear all about the fellow you sent down to work with my ex-wife. No doubt you sent one of your best, eh?” He patted Donald on the shoulder. “When the meeting resumes, of course. For now, Charlotte and I need to chat informally.” And with that he took Charlotte’s arm and led her out of the room.
Donald’s stomach was no longer turning. He felt too faint for that. Donald recognized he’d be committing a faux pas to denounce MacAlpine in front of an English Council member after he’d been sent to help out the English. And yet he knew of Marcus Satterthwaite’s reputation, that he was a vengeful man, and would no doubt take it poorly if he found out what a mess Geoff was making of things. Why the blazes did his ex-wife have to be mixed up in this? No matter what Donald decided to say and do, he had the feeling it was going to end badly.
iii.
Geoff, of course, had no idea of Donald Chisholm’s predicament. He was out on the shores of Breydon Water with Jacintha. They were spying on Florence Thursby. Flo had come along the same path as the previous night, but had traveled a bit further along to the west. So Geoff and Jacintha had scrambled to follow after her. It had not been easy, for they had to carry a lot of equipment, keep up with Flo, and yet not alert her to their presence. But Flo had come to a stop, finally, and Jacintha and Geoff had been able to settle down and organize their watch, waiting for the wyrm to show.
Minutes ticked by. Despite the wait, Jacintha was excited. She felt like she was in a spy movie from the 1960s, what with the night goggles and everything. She could just imagine a submarine emerging from Breydon Water, with a Russian spy jumping out to meet with a traitor. And then she and Geoff would jump in and save the day!
It was a good fantasy, but that was all it was. Jacintha knew they were waiting for a creature that could do infinitely more damage than a spy. And there was no guarantee they would succeed.
She looked over at Geoff. To her consternation, he had taken off his night goggles, closed his eyes, and had apparently gone to sleep. She nudged him.
Geoff opened his eyes and gave Jacintha a glance. With a smile, he whispered, “Quiet, Jackie. I’m trying to hear the sound of any disturbance in the Water.” And then he closed his eyes and to all appearances seemed to be asleep again.
Oh. Jacintha felt embarrassed. And then felt annoyed. He could have told her that beforehand! But before she could do anything, Geoff whispered again. “Look sharp. I’m hearing something.”
Jacintha focused on the waters just beyond their mystery woman. There was nothing . . . nothing . . . nothing . . . and then with a start she saw something! Were they waves, or . . . no, the disturbance was giving off heat relative to the surrounding waters. Jacintha watched in fascination as a pattern of disturbances developed. It looked like the wyrm was passing back and forth in the waters, just barely breaching the surface.
The disturbances increased. The worm began showing above the surface, first a little, and then more and more of its length was disclosed. Jacintha was impressed. The creature surely was long, maybe even longer than sixty feet. It was hard to judge. And then it became a lot easier. The head and tail of the creature both rose well above the surface. Jacintha patted the assault rifle at her side as she wondered at its size. It looked enormous.
And then Jacintha got the shock of her life. As she looked through her night goggles, she realized it was not the creature’s head and tail she was seeing.
No, not the head and tail, not at all. It was two heads. And one was staring right at her.
Uh-oh, something’s gone very, very wrong. Hope Calpurnia’s translating at full tilt, because Jackie and Geoff may need her help at any moment in the next chapter!
That is always the desire…to watch without being seen… and avoid the direct glare of the ominous!! Out in the swamp sometimes I am the one being watched until I see the gator’s golden eyes looking and with a start!!
Happy to know I got a shadow of the real in here. 😉
Jackie is a good nickname choice too…I forgot to say.
Two wyrms? Or are they two of something other? Oh, you do know how to end at a suspenseful moment.
That’s one reason I did not put up this chapter last week late in the day when I got home. It didn’t feel right, and this ending was actually mid-chapter originally.
Nah, it wouldn’t have worked so well mid-chapter. You did right in waiting . . . even if your readers were also kept waiting . . . and waiting . . . and waiting.
“But we have a guest who will BE arriving…”
It could also be one wyrm with two heads, of course. Whether they’re branching out like a hydra, or two ends of the same long body, isn’t clear from your description. But I expect we’ll find out presently.
Typo corrected (in a different fashion). Thank you!
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1060 example sentences with cabbage
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PICKLED RED CABBAGE.
Cabbage soup was the usual thing and after a certain time it turned our stomachs.
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The next day, before repeating the treatment, I had to feed the turtle with cabbage in water.
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Serve in nests of Lettuce or cabbage leaves with Thousand Island French Dressing.
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[colloquial terms for money] dough, cabbage.
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A statute of Charlemagne, in which the useful plants which the emperor desired should be cultivated in his domains are detailed, shows us that at that period the greater part of our cooking vegetables were in use, for we find mentioned in it, fennel, garlic, parsley, shallot, onions, watercress, endive, lettuce, beetroot, cabbage, leeks, carrots, artichokes; besides long-beans, broad-beans, peas or Italian vetches, and lentils..
However, considering its latitude, it is exceedingly bare of vegetation; and there is only one plant which claims attention, that is the famous cabbage discovered by Captain Cook.
When de cabbage pot is steamin' An' de bacon good an' fat, When de chittlin's is a-sputter'n'
The best known, however, comes from Cornwall and was raised by the late Sir W.S. GILBERT, who introduced the Savoy cabbage.
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Near the watering-place were some natives' bark-huts and gourds; and two or three baskets, made of the leaf of the cabbage palm, were hanging on the branches of the surrounding bushes.
On one of Mr. Cunningham's explorations he found several cabbage palms (Seaforthia elegans, Brown); but they were too distant from the tents to induce me to send for any for the ship's company.
They fanned back and forth the fumes of cabbage and grease.
The impression was that of a cheaply painted back-drop designed for a "stock" presentation of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch."
In the New Jersey State Prison, one pound of bread, half a pound of beef, with potatos and cabbage, (quantity not specified,) one gill of molasses, and a bowl of mush for supper.
If I do, pickle me in a barrel among cabbage..
Dinner at half-past six o'clock was a repetition of the late breakfast except that a vegetable or cabbage soup was also served.
What do you say to a ham certificate with a cabbage ticket on the side?
"I'm going to start early parsley and cabbage and lettuce, cauliflower and egg plants, radishes and peas and corn in shallow boxesflats Grandfather says they're calledin my room and the kitchen where it's warm and sunny, and when they've sprouted three leaves I'll set them out here and plant some more in the flats.
The celery and tomato seeds that he had planted during the first week of the month were showing their heads bravely and the cabbage and cauliflower seedlings had gone to keep the lettuce company in the hotbed.
Beets were nearly as discouraging, but not quite, when they were young and tender, and the same was true of cabbage.
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C. CABBAGE.
Such a woman might be cut out of a cabbage, if there was a skilful artificer,' v. 231..
Cabbage Lettuce does not need to be tied.
Others that walk on the ground, like the Robin, the Thrush, Meadowlark, Crow, and Red-winged Blackbird, eat ground things, such as the fat cutworms which mow with sharp jaws the young plants of corn, cabbage, and onions."
Those who are poorer buy hot maize cobs and cabbage pies; those who feel hot already themselves are fain to go to the ice and lemonade stall, and spend odd farthings there.
Our projects of conquest were, however, all frustrated by the unlucky intervention of Bernardine's soupe aux choux, [Cabbage-soup.] and Eustace's regale of cheese and onions.
In the morning, some oatmeal and coffee; at noon, some cabbage soup boiled with desiccated meat and some bread; at night, more coffee and bread.
How one thrived on this fare depended much upon how he liked cabbage soup.
They were not used to cabbage soup.
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Now the English husband of the German woman, though he had spent most of his life in Hamburg, though perhaps he had been born in Germany, had been interned and, however large his bank account, was taking his place with his pannikin in the stalls in front of some cookhouse for his ration of cabbage soup.
I see you've been wasting your tin on cigarsalias, rolled cabbage-leaves..
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The natives were found by the settlers, as we have already stated, very friendly, and their assistance proved valuable: they brought in the head of the palm-cabbage, which makes an excellent vegetable, though to procure it, the tree is cut down and destroyed: they also supplied the party with wild honey.
Near Escape Cliffs I met a small family of natives, consisting of an elderly man, his wife, and four children; by degrees, advancing alone, I contrived to get near enough to make the woman a present of a handkerchief, in return for which she gave me a large leaf of the cabbage palm, that was slung across her back.
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Cabbage tree :
Having no trail to follow we passed on as best we could and came to a wide piece of land on which were growing a great many cabbage trees.
When the sun went down we tied the mule and oxen to cabbage trees, and shortly after dusk lay down ourselves, for we had enjoyed a good fire made of the trunks of cabbage trees, the first really comfortable one in a long time.
When the sun went down we tied the mule and oxen to cabbage trees, and shortly after dusk lay down ourselves, for we had enjoyed a good fire made of the trunks of cabbage trees, the first really comfortable one in a long time.
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The writer is doubtless correct in supposing that this utensil was originally employed for cooking kail or cabbage and other green stuff.
Nature has a place for the wild clematis as well as for the cabbage.
Cabbage and rice stewed, 94.
and he roared out a great note that made the room shake, and a man who was selling cabbage in the street stopped his hand-cart and mimicked him for five minutes.
Nino saw he must begin, and he set up a shout, much against his will, so that the cabbage-vendor chimed in, making so much noise that the old woman who lives opposite opened her window and emptied a great dustpan full of potato peelings and refuse leaves of lettuce right on his head.
Boil in water until tender one cup green peas, three carrots cut up in small pieces, and some cabbage chopped fine.
MOCK TURTLE SOUP.
The varieties of cabbage are numerous.
This is a small variety of the common cabbage, which is sown in June, and planted out for autumn and winter use.
A well-known species of cabbage grown for winter use, and is one of our best vegetables of that season.
Vegetables, particularly cabbage and turnips, were plentiful enough to be of great help.
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They are related to mustard and cabbage family.
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Barista Espresso coffee on drip and crunch into the cold wrap, cabbage adding the fresh snap along with some snow pea and onion segments.
Diocletian's Last Cabbage: howdy DLC (insert witty comment here) how you doing?
I remember that PF supporters at one time lined the road in Lusaka when Mwanawasa was passing with his Motorcade with heads of cabbage in their hands flashing them at the President.
And as befalls all those who succumb to the Siren’s call of easy money (or easy cabbage), it doesn’t take long for the pusher to become the addict.
Keilan Bryant and Leona Moore check on the progress of this huge cabbage, which topped out at 52 pounds.
The F.A.O.’s 2001 definition says that kimchi consists of “Chinese cabbage” and other vegetables that are “trimmed, cut, salted and seasoned before fermentation.”
The salad mix with iceberg lettuce, carrots and red cabbage was sold at multiple major grocery stores, including Walmart and Aldi.
The writing on the wall literally informs you this 50-year-old restaurant is where you’ll find one of Phoenix’s most famous Southern dishes: the golden brown Southern fried chicken (with suggested sides of cabbage and black eyed peas).
They are a common garden pest, and they like cabbage, kale, radish leaves and mustards.
Foods with high sources of calcium (such as dairy products), fibre (such as cabbage), iron and soy can interfere with levothyroxine absorption.
However, Hamburg's culinary traditions are most authentically kept alive in neighborhood restaurants, where traditional dishes use basic regional ingredients such as fresh sea food, cabbage and kale, potatoes, apples, pears, green beans and smoked bacon.
In Ontario, injury to cabbage by thrips is usually most serious in storage cabbage or heads harvested in late summer and early fall.
In Ontario, injury to cabbage by thrips is usually most serious in storage cabbage or heads harvested in late summer and early fall.
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It was the 13th when our adventuring band first banded together. Wednesday the 13th. Of April, to be precise.
Spikka, an albino tale-teller, and Archibald, a stoic sorcerer, having traveled with a now-defunct group—who, it is rumored by the creatively honest bard, encountered a dragon—from Heer to Thair and onward to Port Narid, met up with a pair of clerics also heading westward to the city: Miles, a brilliantly clothed follower of Cecil, the god of light and truth, and Fagen, a behorned devotee of Zitzie, the trickster goddess of philosophy. Once in the grand city overlooking the Weeping Sea, the group dispersed to tend to their own business, but regrouped within Hydorn Hall, the renowned adventuring guild, where they picked up another, gallant Gilen. Dominated by the red-haired and red-eyed (with the Arch-the-bald presenting a notable exception), the group (#452 per Hydorn’s logs) registered as Red Justice and set to picking quests and seeing justice done.
The reports of missing twin girls, also being investigated by the city watch, proved most dire among the quests posted—more so than the reports of undead and theft down on the docks and rumors that undead are terrorizing a nearby fishing village—and thus Red Justice made their way to the mercantile district to speak with the mother of the girls, a modest seamstress who, in her grief and frustration, has done little work of late. Their investigations revealed that the twins were not the only ones going missing in that corner of the business district, but that various gnomes and halflings, too, have vanished over the past few months, thought, in most cases, to have set off to other business. What, then, do these wholly human girls have in common with those shorter folk, save that they, too, were not of an impressive height at the young age of twelve? Does their mother’s relationship with the gnomish potter Paulisimo have anything to do with the girls’ disappearance?
Conversations with a particular member of the city watch, Officer Janice James, have proven enlightening… in all the wrong ways. The further the group investigates the disappearances, the more involved a local humanist organization seems to be. Humanist sentiments within the watch are thought to be affecting how the officers do their jobs. Are they involved in the kidnappings or just not looking to closely because they think the gnomenappers are cleaning up Port Narid’s streets?
Spikka—quite obviously not human or, at least, not normal—was found to be ‘tagged’ with a tiny dart tipped in red feathers. While it possessed no poison, Miles noticed that the dart shown with a rather non-specific magic. The tagger was caught fleeing the scene, a shadowy figure who, it would seem, can walk through walls. Pursuit offered little insight into the mysterious person’s nature or motives, but a handful of the same red-tipped darts was found, possibly spilled in flight.
The group also got their first look at a sneaky creature dressed all in brown leather who, it would later be found out, is just a petty pickpocket. She had thought, upon spying the group again, to liberate some of Fagen’s property, but she was caught in the act. Fagen subsequently relieved her of her own possessions and hit her in the face, making an enemy of a low-ranking member of the thieves guild.
During their investigation, the group stopped by Flying Philoneas’ Fantastic Menagerie to speak with some of Spikka’s old acquaintances, including an exceptionally flexible acrobat named Henrietta, a dwarven dog trainer commonly called Nearly Beardless Nick, a sometimes-lion named Old Moses and, of course, the magnificent and aging Philoneas himself. Though their visit was entertaining—and they found that one of the others reported missing was just a child seeking to join the circus in hopes of avoiding hardwork despite all the hardwork involved in keeping a circus running—it proved to be little more than a pleasantly distracting dead end.
More promising was the gnomenapping in progress which they spied as the sloppy abducters attempted to tote away a gnomish pie merchant, carrying him down a side alley and leaving his spilled pies to cause quite a commotion among the local—hungry—populace. Pursuit of the gnomenappers ended with the death of one and capture of another who would later refer to himself as ‘Bob.’ Both wore signet rings marked with a circle around three vertical lines. Is this the symbol of the humanist movement? As they tried to take Bob back to the inn for interrogation—covered in a cloak to hide his bindings and splashed with liquor to look drunk—he began to choke. Quick thinking—and a bit of luck on Miles’ part—saved the man from dying before he could reveal information… and let the group catch the shadowy would-be-assassin fleeing from the scene.
Expert interrogation by Miles, who has been trained by the church of Cecil as an Inquisitor—though his fellow members of Red Justice seem to not understand the significance of this admission—proved fruitful as Bob revealed details of the organization which had kidnapped the twins, including the woman running things, named Rosalita, the location of a warehouse where the abductees are taken, and information on how to get inside.
Unbeknownst to his fellow adventurers, Fagen then saw to Bob’s well-being… in a manner of speaking. No one but Fagen really knows what happened to the man, but he hasn’t been a problem since. That same night, while Fagen was taking care of their witness, Miles had some fun, becoming Cassie, Spikka’s twin sister and commander of a fierce squirrel army. Fagen was unimpressed with this trick, busy as he was with his own work. Meanwhile, Arch and Gilen did a bit of drinking, fending off a couple of prostitutes hoping to help the adventurers lighten their pockets. Later, once Cassie had become Miles again, Spikka took Gilen out for a show… and made the poor man turn at least a dozen different shades of pink and red with her unsubtle suggestions. They also took a trip to the black market, housed this week in the redlight district, and purchased several interesting substances, including some nefarious goods the presumably holy priest of Cecil had requested from the albino.
The next day, Miles took the lead, hatching a plan to present a pair of twins for sale—Spikka and Cassie, of course—to get them into the warehouse… even though someone within the kidnappers’ organization had already seen the group. A bold plan, to be sure, but potentially deadly! Luckily, Archibald’s vocal disapproval for the plan and Spikka’s flakiness—wandering off just as they got to the warehouse district—meant that another approach would be needed.
The group split up again, with Gilen and Spikka left to scope out the warehouse while the other three went on to investigate the watch’s involvement. The two on surveillance duty proved entirely too obvious, attracting the attention of the Watch who, when presented with the theory that Bad People were working within the warehouse, knocked on the warehouse door in hopes of investigating… allowing “Handsome”, the tall blonde who receives the “deliveries” from other kidnappers, to get a good look at the pair. Ooops!
After the other three gained some more insight into the guards’ involvement in the humanist organization, there was some disagreement on how to proceed next. Miles thought someone ought to go undercover within the organization, but Gilen had already voiced his disdain for the group to at leas one of its members and Archibald had no interest in doing such dirty work. Fagen considered bringing their findings to the local paper—published once a week, on Saturdays—but no one else had much interest in publishing what little information they had. Instead, it was decided, through some tedious effort given Spikka’s inability to tell the truth, that Gilen, Archibald and Miles would seek out one of the albino’s old contacts, Samuelsson, the Provider, who can tell them where to find absolutely anything in the city… including slaves. Spikka, meanwhile, is pursuing other leads, speaking with former associates—and replacing her thieves’ tools which had been stolen by the girl in the brown cloak on her last visit to the black market.
Fagen—disinterested in going to the black market now that Gilen had told him the Thieves’ Guild is not fond of him, a message delivered by that same brown cloak—set his own plans in motion. He’s alerted the Eskarfiun (gnomish) Embassy of the disturbing activities of the humanist organization and acquired from their liaison a surveilance device which should allow Red Justice to better investigate the security of the warehouse where it is rumored the abducted individuals are taken without putting anyone in direct danger. He has also devised a mischievous plot involving propaganda and misinformation, supported by the local church of Zitzie, Temple of the Sage Traveller. Kumiho Miho, Our Lady of the Countless Hats, leader of the Port Narid congregation, bestowed Fagen with his own hat, a token of this stop in his pilgrimage, and challenged him to keep an open mind and not decide the outcome of this ‘conversation’ he is hoping to instigate before either side has spoken.
When the adventure continues, we will begin in the redlight district where the trio seeks out Samuelsson Half-Dwarven in hopes of learning more about the slave trade in Port Narid, we will learn what Spikka has found in her travels and we’ll see what becomes of Fagen as he meets with Krosp, a disciple of the Dragon Reborn, who reportedly has information about the humanists. |
Just as guitars and soulful rock-pop melody signaled the youthquake revolution in film scoring with Simon and Garfunkel’s score to THE GRADUATE in 1967, today’s movies about troubled teens on the cusp of a far larger adult world are sounding out with a similar spirit that reflects what the “kids” are listening to, as opposed to their grandparents’ old-school symphonic scores. However, pop-rock is an ever-growing animal as well, having ventured well off the top 40 mainstream since the days when a strumming approach was all that you needed to signal a post-adolescent breaking away from conformity. Now teen dramedies are all about an “alt.” approach that mixes in dreamy samples, a wide-range of acoustical instruments and eccentric percussion that captures the grunge / emo teen spirit.
So consider this style melodic ennui with a beat and a heart, a sound spectacularly employed for two of this summer’s best indie sleepers by an upcoming composer named Rob Simonsen. While not quite a spring chicken himself, Simonsen’s emotionally resonant, and often whimsical music for THE SPECTACULAR NOW and THE WAY WAY BACK recall the instrumental tastes employed by such of such song-minded filmmakers as John Hughes and Cameron Crowe for their seminal works FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF and SAY ANYTHING. But here that vibe is given an even more subtly complex tone – something that can be equally said to these two pictures about class king and wallflower.
In James Ponsoldt’s THE SPECTACULAR NOW, Sutter Keely (Miles Teller) is the constantly “on,” with-it dude whose bravado masks a self-loathing guy on the graduation path to nowhere, even when given a chance for the first honest relationship in his life. For the spindly, put-upon Duncan (Liam James) in Nat Faxon and Jim Rash’s THE WAY WAY BACK, what looks to be the world’s worst summer in a seashore town turns into a shell-breaking experience for the barely verbal high schooler, courtesy of a water park’s wisecracking man-child Owen (Sam Rockwell). BLOOD.
Assignment X: You began as an assistant, and then a co-writer with Mychael Danna, who was one of the pioneers of the Hollywood “alt. score” sound for intimate, often quirky dramas. How has your experience with him influenced your own composing voice?
ROB SIMONSEN: Mychael has taught me a lot about the intellectual side of film scoring. My process, pre-Danna tutelage, was “just sit and write what emotionally feels right”. But Mychael really plunges into how style, instrumentation and orchestration can speak to the intellectual sides of a film and it’s story. It took me a while to understand what he was doing, but in the end I gleaned a lot about that from him. Also, Mychael is so good at unexpected chord progressions and instruments. I think he influenced me in trying to take things in unexpected directions.
AX: You could say your “breakthrough” score was composing the studio-indie (500) DAYS OF SUMMER with Mychael. Could you tell us about this particular collaboration, and how it set the tone for alt. romance path you’re on now?
SIMONSEN: The collaboration was great. I always love working with Mychael because he’s a fantastic composer and a great friend and mentor. I learn so much from him, and always will. We worked on everything for (500) together and had a lot of fun on that score. As far as how it set the tone for the alt romance path I’m on now, well… I think when a composer is part of a film that strikes a nerve with audiences, that person often will get called to do something similar. The saying that “Hollywood doesn’t like hiring someone to do something they haven’t already done before” is true. Composers get typecast into a certain brand of score that they’ve done, because it was successful, and I can’t fault people for that tendency. It’s a financial and artistic attempt at creating success.
It’s difficult to finance (fiscally and energetically) a creative endeavor if there’s no model of past success (i.e. hiring a composer to score a film in a completely different genre than what they’ve done before). I think that’s a big part of why Hollywood is just churning up remakes and sequels. It’s grasping for any kind of franchise that were successful in the past. If there was money there before, the hope is that there will be money again. Hiring someone new? Starting up a new franchise? These are all risky things because you’re introducing something new to people, and they may not like it. “Risk” is an adverse word when talking to investors, and any filmmaker wants their film to be successful. So I think it’s only natural to go for someone that’s been a part of something that was successful before. Sometimes people get successes in different genres and continue to get diverse opportunities, but most of the time the thing that you’re most successful with will be the thing that people come asking you to do again. It’s the nature of the business. It’s human nature. I would do the same thing if I were a director, probably. I’m just grateful and flattered whenever my phone rings. I’ve been very fortunate to work on some really great films. The fact that many of them seem to be hovering in the same kind of genre is… Well, I think fruits of being part of something that struck a nerve. Thank you, creators of (500) DAYS OF SUMMER!
AX: Were you a fan of John Hughes and Cameron Crowe’s “ten” movies? And how do you think that kind of material has evolved for THE WAY WAY BACK and THE SPECTACULAR NOW?
SIMONSEN: Both of those guys are definitely great. I loved THE BREAKFAST CLUB when I was younger, and watched it over and over. SIXTEEN CANDLES, WEIRD SCIENCE, FERRIS BUELLER, VACATION... These were all major movies for me growing up (as I’m sure they were for most kids in the 80′s). I think we, as a culture, have a deeper understanding of our own situation and psychology. The problems of youth I don’t think have changed much, but the complexity and setting has. That’s especially true of THE SPECTACULAR NOW, which delves deeply into teenage alcoholism, father abandonment and self esteem issues. It goes quite a bit deeper than anything I saw in the 80′s. It’s a funny, heartwarming film, but it’s also heavy and dark. It’s bold, and I don’t think audiences would’ve embraced that film a couple decades ago. Perhaps not even five years ago. But today we have a much broader and more pervasive habit of self-examination, which I think is showing up in the complexities and psyches of the characters we watch in films. It’s a cool time to be alive.
AX: While Sutter Keely is a complete extrovert in THE SPECTACULAR NOW, Duncan in THE WAY WAY BACK barely talks at first. How do you think your scores for these teens compare, and contrast with each other?
SIMONSEN: Interesting question. For THE WAY WAY BACK Duncan really felt like he has a soul, but it’s hidden. He is shy and needs a little encouragement to spread his wings and grow into his own. We wanted Duncan to have a theme that would thread throughout the film and grow. Duncan’s theme in THE WAY WAY BACK, is full of quirky instruments, quirky and odd like he is. But they’re also tender and have heart, like he does. So we wanted the approach of the score to kind of pinpoint something internal- something that Duncan has, but maybe we’re not seeing on screen. The music maps out the hidden landscape that we will see blossom for him throughout the film.
With THE SPECTACULAR NOW, Sutter is such a broadly likable and outgoing character, the music actually needed to get out the way and create a cocoon around this transformation that he undergoes through the course of the film. It’s much more spatial and textural, rather than thematic, music that’s the emotional “soup” of Sutter’s internal world, the world of teenage love and all the flatteries that go along with that, but also kind of reaching outward to just form a fabric of tone and mood. This is even reflected in how we mixed the two films. The stereo field of THE WAY WAY BACK is a bit narrower. I didn’t do a 5.1 music mix for that, and thusly, the 5.1 mix of the whole film places the music a bit more front and center. It’s more conservative, reflecting the more conservative world and situation. On the other hand, we tried to make the 5.1 mix of THE SPECTACULAR NOW very wide and spacious. Some cues have certain sounds just going on in the two front speakers for a bit, and then when a certain emotional moment happens, a wash of sound starts to fill up the side and rear speakers, giving the audience the feeling of being engulfed in the moment. It’s subtle, but very cool. And it’s a process that I want to experiment more with for the future.
AX: THE SPECTACULAR NOW’s titles start off with a boozily fun, Dixieland-ish jazz brass piece that’s quite unlike anything else in the score. How did that come out, and what do you think it has to say about Sutter’s character?
SIMONSEN: That approach all comes from the director James Ponsoldt. He really saw the spirit of the sound for Sutter being this kind of bawdy Bob Dylan/ Tom Waits drunken kind of thing. We talked about a drunken high school marching band kind of vibe early on and that’s what we were trying to go for. Since that whole opening is Sutter glorifying his past and himself, it seemed ok to do something that might not necessarily be the sound we keep hearing throughout the film, because once he meets Amy (Shailene Woodley), his life changes.
AX: Conversely, the end track of THE WAY WAY BACK brings in vocalese version of theme that’s a great one-off in the score. Why did you choose that point in the movie to use then?
SIMONSEN: It seemed right. Vocals can be kind of soaring. Duncan spreads his wings a bit and shows some true heart. The directors kept mentioning a chorus because of that, and I thought it was a great idea.
AX: Both movies capture romantic teen angst in a believable way, especially with their music. How did you draw on your own experiences during those years to capture those emotions? And what scenes do you most relate to in these pictures?
SIMONSEN: Oh man. As for THE WAY WAY BACK, I had an older sister and she and her friends always seemed cooler than me. So I related to Duncan having to tag along at times, and feeling a little like an outcast. But I’ve also had older male influences, which were awesome, big brother types, like Owen in THE WAY WAY BACK. As an awkward, hyper kid it was nice to have an older guy around who had accepted themselves more and could show me A New Way.
In THE SPECTACULAR NOW, I related to Sutter’s walk in the woods with Amy- their first kiss. That moment with a girl, discovering each other and the excitement that accompanies that, the rush of a first kiss…while drinking beer at parties in the woods. I definitely knew that moment churns up all sorts of good emotions.
AX: THE SPECTACULAR NOW is a far darker film than THE WAY WACY BACK in how it deals with one character’s best years as being in high school, and how he now faces a nowhere future. How did you want to balance Sutter’s humor, and growing sense of despair, especially from a character that’s always putting on a glib face?
SIMONSEN: Again, I think the kind of “staying out of Sutter’s way” approach with the score really helped this. Both Miles and Shailene deliver such great performances in the film that it’s really about holding a space and letting them lead the film. A lot of the scenes were so strong it didn’t need a heavy touch from music.
AX: Could you tell us about the orchestration and instruments you used for both films? And on that note, do you think there’s a given “sound” for alt. teen dramedies?
SIMONSEN: I think any alt teen dramedy is going to need tenderness, emotion, and a certain kind of fragility, along with awkwardness and excitement. However one arrives at that, those ingredients are usually called for in the recipe.
For THE WAY WAY BACK, I used a muted piano, regular piano, guitars (going for a vintage guild m-20 kind of vibe in the acoustics), bass, drums, organ and lap steel. I didn’t want to use any synths (though I think I used one). I used lap steel to provide the connective tissue that oftentimes is done with synth pads. Overall, the score needed to be simple, humble, and organic, with some sort of quirk. THE SPECTACULAR NOW was mangled samples, whirlies, glock, harp harmonics, guitars, and lots of synth elements, bass and drums. There is a little piano in there but not much.
AX: Songs understandably play a big part in these movies. How do you want your music to reflect the tone of the tunes these kids are listening to?
SIMONSEN: The score should always feel dressed in the same kind of clothes as the songs. Or at least from the same closet.
AX: In that respect, do you think music for teen alt. dramedies plays a more muted, shorter role, as well as a more existential one?
SIMONSEN: Oftentimes yes. Songs are usually used in the seminal scenes for these kinds of films. Cues are often shorter than they would be in dramatic films that are relying more on score. “The Spectacular Now” has much more score than songs than THE WAY WAY BACK.
AX: What were your own favorite rock-prog bands as a teenager, and how do you think your scoring pays tribute to them now?
SIMONSEN: As a teenager I was listening to Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Miles Davis, Robert Rich and Aphex Twin. I kind of missed Radiohead and a lot of bands that everyone else was into until I got older. Today I listen to all sorts of things. There is too much amazing music out there than I can get to. It’s overwhelming sometimes!
AX: How do you think the scores for THE SPECTACULAR NOW and THE WAY WAY BACK show the characters as “children” growing into adulthood?
SIMONSEN: That’s especially true of Duncan’s theme. It’s soft and timid when heard in the beginning. But the last track of the score is pretty full on with vocals and everyone playing loudly. SPECTACULAR gets a little more focused in its expression by the end.
AX: THE SPECTACULAR NOW has a particularly beautiful, ethereal tone to it. How did you achieve that?
SIMONSEN: I used lots of reverb, tape emulations, mangled samples, great guitar tones, great players and a beautiful mix.
AX: If you had a particularly memorable summer as a teen, how did you want to play that feeling for THE WAY WAY BACK?
SIMONSEN: I just wanted to have the emotion come across as real, whether excited and joyful, or sad/depressed/awkward. We all feel those things growing up.
AX: THE WAY WAY BACK uses more of an “unplugged,” acoustical approach than THE SPECTACULAR NOW. How did you arrive at that approach?
SIMONSEN: The filmmakers and I all agreed that the film needed something simple and organic. I think we all just knew it needed that. Anything too electronic sounding just didn’t sound right when looking at the characters of the film- especially Duncan’s.
AX: You could say that both THE SPECTACULAR NOW and THE WAY WAY BACK take musically “simple” approaches. But do you think the scores are more memorable for not being “bigger.” On that end, do you think that relatively stripped-down approach makes movies like these easier to score?
SIMONSEN: I think that as audiences get more sophisticated, overt scoring seems more and more manipulative- it sticks out and can be a detractor. I know it is for me oftentimes as an audience member. I think we all want to feel like we’re invited to an experience that we can participate in, rather than being hit over the head with something telling us how to feel. Even though we may be doing that still as film composers. I think we are often more successful when there is more space for the viewer/listener. The Apple ads I’ve done are a good testament to that. People have responded so incredibly to those, and they are very, very simple little piano pieces, with a lot of space. I don’t, however, think that a “simple” approach makes scoring any easier. Sometimes simple is a lot more difficult to nail.
AX: This summer you’ve also scored THE GIRL MOST LIKELY, which is about a woman still under the thumb of her mom with her very bad choices. How did you want to approach this “adult” comedy score?
SIMONSEN: It’s very different than THE WAY WAY BACK or THE SPECTACULAR NOW. We used a 40-piece orchestra. Because the whole approach is a lot comedically broader in that film the music had to match that kind of energy.
AX: While these kinds of films tend to avoid use more traditional orchestras, are you on the lookout to do scores that are of a more symphonic, old school nature?
SIMONSEN: Always! It’s a thrill to work with an orchestra. So yes, absolutely. I’m on the lookout. And I want spend more time experimenting with the blend of electronic/orchestral music.
AX: THE WAY WAY BACK and THE SPECTACULAR NOW are two sleepers that are getting way better reactions from audiences, critics and their respective grosses than many of the far bigger and bombastic movies this summer. What do you think that has to say about Hollywood and the kind of movies people want to see?
SIMONSEN: I think audiences are smart and people want to be moved. A film needs to strike a nerve in order to be successful. Money/spectacle/visual effects/A-list actors…these things don’t make for successes on their own. Audiences aren’t moved by those things. Revelation, inspiration, emotion, truth, introspection and humor do. People want to invest in story and characters. If you can figure out how to move people to laugh, cry and think about their life in a new light, you may have something. As I heard John Barry say once (quoting his father), “Make ‘em laugh, make ‘em cry, and thrill ‘em.”
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Hello everyone and welcome back to my week with QUILTSocial and the Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Royale. I never seem to have a shortage of what to talk about on QUILTSocial, however I do have time management issues. Of course – I have time management issues all the time.
To help me out, there are lots of time saving features in the quilting world and especially on the Ruby Royale. And remember that old saying “a stitch in time saves nine”? Well today’s post is all about that.
If you take the time to perfect the two areas we are talking about today, you’ll become a much more accurate sewist and save time to boot. How awesome is that?
Read on and see what I am talking about.
I spend a lot of time teaching classes and I get a lot of questions about technical issues in the quilting world. I thought it would be good to address two issues that I see over and over again since both are related to the sewing machine. I’m going to use the Ruby Royale as my guinea pig as I walk you through what causes these issues and how to fix them.
Stitch Length
If you are a garment or home decorator sewist, your sewing techniques and sewing machine settings differ substantially from those of a quilter. When I learned how to sew clothing way back when, I learned to start and stop seams with a back stitch to ensure that the seams were not going to pull open at the ends.
All computerized sewing machines are set with a default stitch length which seems to vary between 2.0 and 3.0. The default on the Ruby Royale is 2.5. My rationale for this is that sewing machines are mostly used for garment or home dec sewing. Gasp!! You mean sewing machines are not made for quilters? Nope – I could be making that up, but there are a lot of non-quilters who are purchasing sewing machines.
Depending on the pattern, quilter’s have unique methods like strip piecing and chain piecing which means that the end of each seam is not secured.
For those not in the know, strip piecing means joining several strips together along the long side and then sub cutting them into sections.
You can see from the above example that it would be very hard to back stitch between those sections since the seams were initially sewn as one seam. To cut the pieces individually and secure each beginning and end would be very time consuming.
Chain piecing means sewing one seam after another without cutting the thread.
If the stitch length is too long, then the seams will have a tendency to come apart. I see this very frequently on quilts, especially at a border where there is no cross seam to secure the stitching in place.
When I sew another seam across the end of a seam, that helps to secure the stitching so it doesn’t pull apart.
However as in the case above, there is no seam that crosses that border seam to hold it in place.
I frequently mention to people that their stitch length is too long and I usually get one of two common answers:
1.” I didn’t know it should have been smaller. I just sewed at whatever the stitch length was when I turned on the sewing machine.”
2. “Oh I know – I like it that. It makes it easier to rip out stitches!”
Ooops – neither answer is acceptable!
The best way to solve this problem is to decrease the stitch length to 2.0. This shorter stitch length allows you to strip piece and chain piece and no worries about the stitches coming loose at either end of the stitching.
The first thing I do when I turn on the Ruby Royale (or any of my sewing machines) is to decrease the stitch length to 2.0.
You can always use the My Stitches menu on the Ruby Royale to make your own custom stitch (with a shorter length) so you don’t have to remember to change it. But I find it very simple to just use the stylus and decrease the stitch length to 2.0. Then I am good to go for that piecing session.
Quarter Inch Seam Allowance
This is a HUGE issue with many quilters. They are unable to get an accurate or consistent seam allowance.
What exactly is a 1/4″ seam allowance? When we talk about 1/4″ seam allowance, what we really mean is a scant 1/4″ seam allowance. The seam allowance should be just a thread or two less than 1/4″. And why is that? Well as your fabric folds back over the seam allowance, the height of that fold takes up some fabric. If you don’t compensate for that fold, your seam allowance will be perfect, but the piece will be too small.
There are many many different styles of 1/4″ feet available. Some are clear, some have guides, and it really requires that one experiment with the various styles to see what works best for you. I know that switching from one style to another is a big deal! It takes some time to readjust to the new foot.
Things like needle position, thickness of thread, your fabric, how you position the seam – all of these can have a bearing on the actual seam allowance.
Every time you switch to a new foot you should do the following test to make sure that your seam allowance is what you want it to be.
Take three pieces of fabric that measure 1 1/2″ by 6″. (make sure that your cutting is accurate). Sew them together along the long side with what you think is your scant 1/4″. Press the seams well (that is another story).
Lay a quilting ruler ON TOP of the sample. Does it measure 3 1/2″ wide? If not, what is wrong? If the sample is narrower than 3 1/2″, then the seam allowance is too big.
In the example above, you can see that the edge of the fabric extends to the right of the Quilter’s 1/4″ Piecing foot P (the front part of the foot). This results in a seam allowance that is a bit too generous. You can see that when we place the ruler on top of the sample, the piece is smaller than 3 1/2″.
If the sample is too big, then the seam allowances are too small.
Now the seam allowance is too small resulting in the test piece being too large once the ruler is placed on top of the sample.
In the sample above (using the Quilter’s 1/4″ Piecing foot P), the edge of the foot gives a nice scant 1/4″ seam allowance. The test piece is exactly 3 1/2″.
Imagine you are making a block with a lot of seams. If that seam allowance is not correct, you will end up with a very different sized block than you’re supposed to have.
While there are numerous gadgets and guides on the market to help with the scant quarter inch, I find that if you do a bit of work up front and use the foot on the sewing machine, you will have no problem with accuracy.
Depending on the 1/4″ foot and settings on the sewing machine, you may have to move the needle to get the scant 1/4″ seam allowance. Alternatively, you may have to move the fabric slightly away from the edge of the foot or flange. The key is to TEST so you know what position your fabric needs to be in, in order to get that accurate and consistent seam allowance.
Quilter’s 1/4″ Piecing foot P
Because each sewing machine and/or foot can be very different, it is important you sew the same project on the same machine with the same foot. However I found that I started using several different sewing machines and it became an issue to remember which project had been started on which sewing machine and with which foot.
I found the Quilter’s 1/4″ Piecing foot P and I fell in love with it. There is a hole in the center of the foot which means that I do NOT rely on the needle position or any setting on the sewing machine for my scant 1/4″ seam allowance. I use the EDGE of the foot as my guide. That means I can use this foot on ANY of my sewing machines and I will get the SAME quarter inch.
What a huge time saver that is. I love it!!!!!
Either way, you MUST figure out the setting that works for you. If you do not, you will find yourself ripping and since you have shortened your stitch length, it won’t be as easy!
Keep the seam allowances consistent all the way through the seam. Sewists have a tendency to let go of the fabric as they near the end of the seam and the fabric shifts creating a too small or too large seam allowance at the end. Sew to the end of the seam, then stop. Think of driving a car – once you reach the end of your driveway, do you take your hands off the wheel to collect your things? I didn’t think so!
Now it’s time for you to get to work. Get some scraps and experiment. This is not a hard exercise, yet the time and effort you will save will be huge.
Bobbins
A quick word about bobbins. I was sewing the other day and the Ruby Royale was making a terrible noise. The bobbin sounded like it was jumping out of the bobbin case. I had visions of the tension going crazy. I checked the back – no – everything seemed to be OK. I checked the bobbin and didn’t “see” anything unusual. I finished the bobbin with it making a noise the entire time. I switched to a different bobbin.
AH – I know what the problem was. The first bobbin I used was OLD and WORN OUT. Thus it was bouncing around in the bobbin case and making all that noise. Once I put a NEW bobbin in, the sewing machine made no noise.
Lesson learned – bobbins do wear out. If they make noises – ditch them.
Ooops – not hard to tell which bobbin is the old one! OK – I will go through my bobbins and throw out the old ones.
After all these years – I am still learning.
Tomorrow I will be using the Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Royale to tackle another troublesome technique for quilters. Wait until you see what it is. The technique is subject to much discussion. Plus there will be loads of tips to perfect this technique.
Have a great day!
Ciao!
Thanks for the excellent article about accurate 1/4″ seams. I to am a fan of my P foot.
One question, not directly related to your article, but is confounding me. Where did the word sewist come from? It doesn’t fit accurately into the grammatical rules and, to my ears, doesn’t soiund right. Maybe Amerrcian grammar follws different rules. If you are a sewist are you also a quiltest? Is it a part of a modern quilters language?
Marie
Although sewist isn’t a word in the dictionary, it combines “sew” with “artist”, and is beginning to gain popularity. It has been recently used to add flare, panache or style to describe ‘the one that sews’.
The first known use of the word “sewer” to mean “one that sews” occurred in the 14th century and this is the dominant word and the one you’ll find in dictionaries.
Many people who sew dislike the word “sewist” possibly for two reason: they believe it to be a hack-job on the English language and because it’s redundant since we already have ‘sewer’. But language is always in a state of evolution, and words are created and coined and adapted to help describe various aspects of our expanding cultures, societies, and technologies.
It may be that sewist infers a more contemporary approach rather than a traditional one? There’s also the close resemblance in writing between “sewer” and a word of the same spelling that means “a subterranean conduit that carries off sewage.” “Sewist” at least can’t be mistaken for that word. Also in this age where it’s hip to DIY and apply your creativity, sewist evokes the idea that you’re not only sewing you’re also, creating, adding your own personal touch to whatever it is you’re sewing.
And then there’s …’sewing enthusiast’? Are you a sewer, a sewist or a sewing enthusiast?
Thanks for asking Marie! It’s a really good question.
Thanks for the article – lots of great information.
Pauline
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Elaine
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Widex Dream 440 Review
Note: The Widex Dream 440 is now an outdated hearing aid. It has been replaced by the Widex Unique 440.
This is part 1 of my Widex Dream 440 review. This first review will be from the perspective of a hearing instrument specialist (myself), and my experience fitting and playing around with this aid and its accessories. Part 2 will come in a few weeks once I have fit the hearing aids to the client I ordered them for, at which time I will detail his experience with them in that post. So I’d read some good things about these hearing aids online and really wanted to give them a try. A handful of dispensers said they considered the Dream 440 the best open-fit, behind-the-ear device on the market. In reading through reviews from patients as well, it seems the overwhelming majority is very positive. For these reasons and more, I really wanted to fit these aids and see how they performed.
I ordered these for a client who didn’t have luck with my first recommendation, the Starkey 3 Series i110 RICs. This client has a moderate-severe high frequency hearing loss. He hears the low frequencies very well, but really struggles with the higher frequencies, and getting that much needed clarity in speech. I am much more familiar with the Starkey 3 Series i110, but I just couldn’t get him satisfied with them for a few reasons, (though many people absolutely love those aids), myself included. So our next pick was the Dream 440. He wants to wear an open-fit if possible (without custom earmolds), so we chose the Fusion style which is a small RIC device powered by a 312 battery. The hearing aid has a small button on it which can be used to change programs.
Widex M-DEX
My client needed a little bit more flexibility in terms of user adjustments, so we ordered the M-DEX remote control as well. This remote can adjust the volume of the aids (independently or binaurally), change the program of the aids, and stream music and phone calls wirelessly via Bluetooth. Probably the coolest thing about this remote (if you look on the bottom right corner of the picture to the left), there is a button which allows you to control which direction the hearing aids are focusing in on. This means that the user will be able to choose whether they want the hearing aids to focus in on sounds to the left, right, front, or back of them, all with the simple push of a button. I love this idea and am eager to hear feedback from my client on this. I know Phonak users report great success with a a similar technology which Phonak calls Zoom Technology.
I paired that M-DEX device with my iPhone a few days ago, and everything worked really well. I made several phone calls, and the quality was perfect for myself and the person I was speaking to. It’s really simple to pair the device with your smart phone, and using it with your phone is a breeze. When a call comes in, you are notified on the display screen, and can accept or decline the call using the M-DEX or your phone. Additionally, your smart phone will also display the incoming call and you can choose to accept the call and speak using your phone or the M-DEX. When I was using the M-DEX for phone calls I got the best results by simple holding the M-DEX to my ear like I normally would with a phone, just because that’s what felt natural and it resulted in the microphone of the M-DEX being right next to my mouth. You can hold it right in front of you if you want, or have it around your neck using the lanyard that comes with it. It’s just a matter of preference- but the sound quality is perfect no matter which way you decide to use it. When streaming phone calls, the caller’s voice comes through both aids, so you have stereo sound and it’s very easy to hear clearly- I really liked it.
Once I tested out the phone quality, I wanted to see how well it streamed music. So I went to Pandora on my phone and at first was disappointed with the sound quality- big time. Lots of treble, very little bass, just a very tinny and poor sound. However, I then checked out some of the settings on the M-DEX, and when you are streaming music, you can check or un-check a box which focuses more on “speech” or “music”, and when I did that, the sound was much better. The sound wasn’t quite as good as headphones (not as much bass), but it was still very good, and I really enjoyed streaming music. As I continued to work in the office that morning, I listened to Pandora for the next hour while wearing the aids and everything worked flawlessly. I also ordered the TV-DEX for this client, so he can stream sound from his TV to his aids, but since he will set that up in his home, I can’t report on that yet- but will.
As far as working with the aids, getting them adjusted, their look and feel, and usability, I can’t find any flaws at all. I love the sleek design, they look very clean, modern, and very well constructed. A lot of hearing aids feel flimsy in certain areas (battery doors and push buttons), and both of these have a solid feel to them on the Dreams. They come in a beautiful black box with white stitching- a very clean and attractive presentation. Programming the hearing aids is a bit tricky, since at the moment I’m not very experienced with these aids, but after speaking with a support specialist from Widex for nearly 30 minutes, I think I’ve got it down. The software is incredibly thorough, with options to adjust every imaginable feature of the hearing aid- and it comes packed with all the latest features. The user experience of the software is exceptional. It’s very intuitive and beautifully designed. The speech mapping and gain handle screen in particular is very aesthetically pleasing and allows for a great level of control of individual bands and a great overview to see what the hearing aids are actually doing in terms of amplification. The aids can be programmed wirelessly, the client will simply wear a small plastic device around their neck at the time the aids are programmed. Aside from that, it’s a cordless process.
As far as the physical fit, I think these fit better than any RICs I’ve ever fit- at least they do on me. The receiver cord which goes down inside your ear is very well constructed and conforms to the natural contours of the ears very well, allowing for an incredibly discrete fit. I have tiny ear canals and no other RIC product fits me as well as these, they were really a joy to wear and so comfortable. In all, thus far I am very impressed with these aids, though I have yet to fit them so we’ll see! They have a very luxurious feel to them, great build, and so far seem very user friendly. I will report back with my client’s impressions on these as soon as they have been fit and worn a week or two. Stay tuned!
Hi,
l have read part 1 review on Widex dream 440 and would like to read part 2. ls it out yet ?
Hi Shirley,
I’m waiting for the post as well! Should be any day now
I also have read part 1 review on WIdex Dream 440 and would like to read part 2. Will these client impressions be available soon?
Hi Suzanne,
Yes they will be available this week!
I have the 440s and the TV Dex. Both have quit working, the 440s under warranty and the TV Dex when just out of warranty. The 440s have started messing up again. The audiologist has tried very hard to make my experience successful with my hearing loss. I have no faith that this product will last. At the costs of over $5000 the quality is not there. Would not recommend this product
Hi Gary,
l am sorry to hear the 440s is not working well for you. My audiologist also try very hard to make the Widex Clear Fusion 330 rite with my moderate severe in the low and high frequency and severe in the middle loss. No success and had to return it to try the Dream 440. l am in my second time trying the Dream 440 and is not going too well but would like to have the audiologist to keep programming until the trail period is over. l was wondering is your Widex a Dream 440 or Fusion 440 ?
Shilrey
Hi Gary and Shirley and Jeff,
I have had Widex Dream 330s fitted in February and have had 6 adjustments over 4 weeks and they are a lot better now but still not right. Previously I had Widex Senso Divas and they were OK after one adjustment. They have been reliable over a number of years and I have enjoyed their sound. I am finding it a big change from the Widex Senso Divas to the Widex Dream 330s. I have a moderate to severe hearing loss. I have been persisting with the WIdex Dream 330s and I am so amazed that I have had to ask for so many adjustments and I am unsure whether to persist at this point. I therefore would like to read Part 2 of the review of the WIdex Dream 440s that will be out soon at this website.
Suzanne
Hi Suzanne,
Maybe trying the ear measurement test with your Widex Dream 330s will help with your adjustment. Did you find the Dream better than Senso Diva overall ?
Shirley
Hi Shirley,
Thanks for your comments.
At first I found the Dream aids to be extremely loud and so harsh that they sounded like $10 transistor radios. I have had the volume gradually reduced and now some of the high tones removed. (These were not picked up by the DIvas.)
I still have some harshness in the (L) which I would like removed and experience distortion in a classroom situation where there is poor acoustics and have to reduce the volume.
Overall the Divas sound ‘better” being more mellow but my family say that I am hearing them better with the Dreams.
The Divas are at the top of their capacity for me so I do need to upgrade.
I haven’t trialled the “Audibility Extender” that the Dreams have as I have been trying to get the Master program ‘right’ first.
Are you using the Audibility Extender with your Dream 440 trial and if so how do you find it?
Overall how are you finding your Dream 440s now?
Suzanne
Hi Suzanne,
l have been wearing Senso Diva BTE for more than 10 years and l do find it sound better and being more mellow. l did not experience any distortions sound at all. l tried the Clear Fusion 330 RITE after and find it to be better than the Diva. The problem was the P recievers were too strong and only the hard earmold can be made and not the soft one due to the small size of my ear canal. Everything sounds distorted with the P recievers but not with the M Recivers. Therefore l had to go with the M Recievers even when l have very little decibel left to work with if l ever loose more hearing down the road.. However it sound much clearer with my own voice and people’s speech but the background sound statics.
l gave up the Widex Clear Fusion 330 and try Seimens Pure Micon 7. l had trouble hearing when everyone is talking at once and with background noise. The sound quality was not as good as Widex so l went back to try Widex Dream 440. l find it is too loud and harsh when l am in a small room where there are background noise. lt seems the smaller the room the louder it sounds but not with Diva and Clear Fusion . l was told to use the comfort zone feature whenever l am in a noisey area. l didn’t like it. lt feels like both my ears are slightly plugged and a feeling of being in a ghost town.
l don’t know if l am using the Audibility Extender since it is my first trail out after a senogram has been done last week. All l find it is too loud and harsh with the background noise and when l turn the volume down, l feel slightly plugged in both of my ears with Widex custom earmolds with vent . l am going to ask if l could try the double dome with a vent next week.
Shirley
What’s taking so long for part 2 reviews on Widex Dream 440 ?
I am also waiting for the results of this review.
Will this be coming Jeff?
I had two Widex dream in the canal , they simply dont work properly,
They keep whistling, it is driving me mad, i cannot hear uinderstand when i go to a lecture or talk,
i have to have the TV AT FULL VOLUME , and still cannot understand the words,
Am tired to goi so many times to my audiologist a t BOOTS , now they want to send it back to ADD a bit to fill out the ear as they say,
I dont believe it is going to be any better and i dont want them to dabble with the heairing aids
I ordered these new aids although my older ones work perfectly, i siumply thought having new ones will be ven
a greater improvement and also in case i lose one pair,
what is your advice, should i not ask for new ones and start from scractch ?
Hey Ricci,
If you can post your hearing loss it will help, but chances are if this feedback issue (whistling) has been going on for a few months, it’s not going to magically disappear. You might consider starting over with a Starkey hearing aid- they have the least amount of whistling out of all hearing aids. You also might want to look for a hearing provider that does in-home appointments so they can set up your hearing aids to work well for the TV.
Good luck
I am still interested in the Part 2 of this review.
I did comment on this website before.
I have returned the Widex Dream 330s as overall they were not better than the Widex Senso DIvas that I have had for some years.
I need to get newer aids as the Senso Divas are at the top of their capacity for me. I was so sure the latest Widex Dreams would be the way to go but have not found this to be so. After trialling them for 5 weeks with many adjustments I decided to return them. They sounded harsher, the quality of sound was not there and in social environments I did not find them better than my old Senso DIvas. In some class room situations they distorted is the lecturer raised their voice. But my children and grand children did say that with the 330s I was hearing them in conversations better.
As I found the trial process with the Dreams 330s so exhausting I have been having a break but now I just do not know what to do next. I do not know which brand to try as with digital hearing aids I have always used WIdex., (from the 1990s.) I have a moderate to severe high tone hearing loss.
Hi Suzanne,
l have the same hearing loss as yours and l have also tired the Widex senso diva, dream 440 and now the dream 330. l am experincing the same problem as yours with the dream 330. l do find the quality of sound in the dream 440 better than the 330 but l find both background nosie is louder and harsher than the senso diva. l do hear it better than the senso diva . What l hate most is, l can’t hear the radio when l am driving over 80 Km. lf l slow down the radio volume goes up. This doesn’t happen with the Widex clear 330 and the senso diva [ no need for volume control with the radio ].
l have tired Seimens 440 and Widex clear 330, both didn’t work. l didn’t know what to try next so l went to visit my audiogolist at the hospital who doesn’t sale hearing aids at all, told me to try the new Oticon nera pro rite. lt’s a different hearing aids than all the aids out there. You can look up on the reviews of this new hearing aids which was written by Jeff who posted part 2 Widex dream 440.
l haven’t given up on the dream 330 yet but l will after one more reprogram to try.
Shirley
I have the Dream 440 and I am fairly happy with them. They seem to work fairly well in a noisy environment. They also have a T-loop feature but I was never able to make this feature work./ Previously I had Fusion and I note some improvement. I have been using the M-dex remote and I find it absolutely terrible with either set of hearing aids. If you just want to change the volume or other setting, it’s ok. But if you want to stream audio, it must be no further then 18 inches from the hearing aids to be reliable. At further distances, the connection keeps dropping out and every time a connection is made and then lost, the hearing aids beep. This can get very confusing if you are walking. Also, pairing the Mdex to a phone or anything is a hit and miss situation. Sometimes you have to do it five times before it finally works. It could be a great accessory if it would be a little more robust.
Hi,
l am disappointed that l have to give up the Widex Dream 440 and 330. As l matter of fact, l really like the sound quality of 440 better than the 330. l am told to try the new Unitron Moxi power 2 instead of the new Oticon Nera Pro from my audiologist where l tried the Widex Dream and not from the hospital. Does anyone ever try these two new hearing aids ?
Shirley
My daughter had the 440 dreams. Really bad experience. Tried to work with widex directly. We then switched to starkey xinos. Daughter is doing much better with starkeys.
Thanks Mark and Shirley before for your comments. I have written on this site before as I have trialled the Widex Dream 330s unsuccessfully.
I still haven’t trialled another brand yet so am interested in anyone’s recommendations for someone who has worn hearing aids for many years and who has a moderate to severe high tone hearing loss.
I thought I might trial a Phonak next.
Suzanne
Hi Suzanne,
l tried the top of the line Unitron moxi pro and they didn’t work. l couldn’t hear as well with the Widex. My audiologist who is very proffessional and has a Phd, suggested me to go back to Widex 330 with a new custom mold fitting. lf that doesn’t work , l don’t know if Oticon Nera pro is going to work since they only have 8 channels unless l go for their higher end which cost $2,000.00 more. So please let me know how you are doing with Phonak. l have a moderate to sereve that looks like a small cookie bite shape [ almost a flat ] hearing loss.
Thanks,
Shirley
Hi Shirley,
Would you be interested in writing a review of your experience with the Moxi Pro that I could post on the blog? It would help a lot of readers and I will send you a year’s supply of batteries in exchange. Just reply to this comment and we will get in touch privately if you are willing.
Thanks
Hi!
Not sure if you would be interested, but I would be willing to write up a review comparing Widex Dream against Starkey Xino. Let me know.
Hi Mark,
Yes I would love that! I sent you an email.
Hi Jeff,
l would love to write a review on Unitron Moxi Pro. l only wore it for a week by using Widex instant double dome with vent. The Unitron double dome doesn’t come in with a vent which makes the speech sound so far away. The sound quality of Unitron is not as clear as with Widex. l can only hear well in a quiet room but with background noise l have to face the speaker in front of me at all times. l get really lost when everyone is talking all at once in a quiet room but not so much with Widex.
The background nosie is not as loud as Widex . Since Widex doesn’t have background nosie reductions, l can still make out most of the conversation. l like the low volume background sound of Unitron but they feel a bit pluggy in both ears but not with Seimens Micon 7 series { haven’t try the series 5]
Next week, l will have my custom molds fitted with Widex 330 and hopefully everything will go well with it.
Just to let you know l spend 2 hours with the Unitron’s representives with the use of their Moxi Pro demo. Also l have always been fitted with a custom mold in the past with Widex senso diva and the programmable ITE hearing aids from Seimens. This Widex instant double dome is very comfortable and doesn’t have any feedback or whistle but pluggy on and off in my left ear. My left ear canal is smaller than my right ear. l did use my old soft earmold with the Dream 440 and 330 but the left ear feels slightly plugged on and off and some feedback occur .l guess the molds has shrunk over the year.
Shirley
Hi Suzanne,
l am wondering how you did with Phonak ? As you know l tried the Widex Dream 330 and 440, Untrion Moxi Pro 20, Resound Linx top of the line, and Seimens micon pure 7. They all don’t work well. l haven’t try the Oticon Nero Pro because my Audiologist don’t deal with that company. lf you are doing well with the Phonak, please let me know which model and l would give it a try. l have 3 more days to decide if l want to go with the Widex Dream since it’s the best of all. l did try the Widex Clear Fusion 330 and find them better than the Dream 330. The only problem was the P reciever were too big for my left ear and the M reciever which is smaller size, were at the border line. Meaning , if l ever lose 5 more decibel of hearing in my left ear, there aren’t anymore room to move. You may like the Widex Clear Fusion 330 becasue their background noise doesn’t sound too loud like the Dream and also find l can hear it better than the Senso Diva.
shirley
Hi Shirley
Sorry I have taken so long to get back to you.
About 6 weeks ago I trialled Phonak Naida Q hearing aids and was happy with a trail pair virtually straight away.
I did did not know where to turn when my Widex Dream 330s trial did not work out for me over the six weeks earlier this year. I eventually found a ‘not for profit ‘ company in Australia and their opinion was that the Phonak Naida Q could be better for me because they had the power to cope with my severe high tone hearing loss. After the trail of one week, I ordered my own pair. I have found they really suit me in all environments. They have excellent quality of sound for music, I have a channel which I use for restaurants and cafes, duo-phone for the home phone and T-switch for halls and functions with a loop. I find these aids are very efficient in controlling noisy environments like school halls and family gatherings, ( including the dogs.) I am using the ‘sound recover’ function. I find these aids work better than before in group discussions and lecture type environments.
The other thing was, it was recommended that I use aids with the conventional tubing and big ear moulds rather than the in the ear receiver type that I was fitted with for the Widex Dream 330s. Also I have found that I can hear my mobile phone with direct use of the Naida Q aid and that I can do this without the aids being paired to the mobile phone. I am amazed that I can do this. Also the channel controls and volume controls on my Naida Qs are all on my aids so that I do not have to carry additional equipment with me.
I know that I will never have ‘perfect hearing,’ but I really can say I that the Phonak Naida Q aids are excellent for me and I was fortunate to find a thoughtful audiologist who could find me aids that suited my hearing loss.
Regards
Suzanne
Hi Shirley,
I am overseas at the moment and back in September when I will trial another hearing aid.
My personal circumstances were that I have was not able to trial another aid since I trialled the Widex 330 unsuccessfully. I am therefore still wearing my old Widex Sensos and will let you know in September what I experience.
Thanks for your helpful comments.
Regards
Suzanne
I bought the Widex 330s after my excellent Sonic Ion’s couldn’t address my hearing loss any more. I needed the frequency adjustment feature, and it works fairly well. The 330s are pretty weak in the directionality and noise suppression areas compared to the Sonics, but they do give me a better chance of hearing speech.
My main problems have been with the M-DEX. It did the job of hooking me up to my iphone via bluetooth, but the battery life was so poor that I had to turn it off between calls, thus the auto-connect feature was useless to me. I use past tense because it died last week for the second time. The first time my audiologist was able to pair it to my hearing aids again ($50 charge) and all was well for a while. Last week it went into some error mode with white text messages about “lost communication” on the screen and won’t wake up. In general the MDEX software, in my opinion, is very poorly designed. It doesn’t have an interface for selecting which bluetooth device you want it to connect to, and it says “Master” in your ear every time your phone does ANYTHING. View an image “Master”. Listen to a song. “Master”. Dial a number “Master”. Hang-up “Master”. Check a route map. “Master”. I appreciate the attempt at extreme deference, but really I’d prefer it to STFU and do it’s job a bit better. This doesn’t count as customer service.
Now comes the real story. I’ve owned the MDEX for 18 months. Widex’s response when my audiologist returned it for repair was to simply send it back with an “Unrepairable” note attached. In other words, it’s out of it’s 1 year warranty and you’re screwed. Buy another one. $350. This they call “customer service”?
I am now using a Beetle H-3ST. It’s 1/5th the size of the MDEX, very clear, costs $89 and includes a built-in FM radio. The only disadvantage is that it talks to the hearing aids via Telecoil, so I have to use the ear hooks or the neck rope that come with it.
How can a company offer an inferior product for $350, walk away from it after the 1 year warranty is up and expect to retain or attract customers?
Well, Widex have certainly stepped up. I was contacted shortly after this post (and a similar one on another blog) by their Audiology and Technical Support Services Manager. She called my audiologist and quickly arranged for a free replacement M-DEX. She also told me that they’ve received other comments about the concerns I raised and are considering these for future product planning. I hope they’ll also consider making the MDEX firmware field up-gradable.
I suggested that they consider revising their replacement policy on accessories to match what they do for the hearing aids themselves (which, I am told, is repair or replace at minimal cost for 5 years) – the same as Sonic do.
Perhaps this very fast resolution was due the public exposure -the power of the internet, so to speak -, but I’d like to think it was just good timing and poor internal communications. We will know which when their new policy on accessories is announced… or not.
Regards, & thanks
That’s great news Richard, thanks for the update.
hello! i am new to the hearing aid fraternity .i was given a pair of widex dream 440 to try for @10 days. my hearing issues are at the low end of the spectrum. soft, quiet voices are difficult for me to hear. the 440’s seemed to work great. there was no adjustments made because i still needed to purchase them, but straight “out of the box” they seemed to fit the bill. i also SUFFER from tinitous , which was not eliminated but seemed less noticeable than without the 440’s. reading all of your posts make me wonder what brand to try. as with all “research” some people/ products are reliable and some are not. i have faith in the audiologists recommendations but with such an expense i am nervous about taking the jump.too many choices (LOL).it’s not like trying on shoes at the store,can’t try 7 different mfg.’s in a sitting. well thats my story, but if there are any tips or suggestions feel free to let me know. it would be GREATLY appreciated. ty for your time. have a GREAT day!!!!!
Jim,
I think the Dream 440 is an exceptional hearing aid, it’s one of my favorite in the market. Try the “zen” feature to reduce the tinnitus, should help a bit. I think you’ve made a good choice and would stick with it. Best of luck.
I am currently in the same position of making up my mind regarding the choice of hearing aid…can you share which one you chose and how it is performing for you…
Wish i could help you but i still haven’t purchased one yet,had to put it on hold. Unfortunately the price is holding me back also. insurance will not help pay for the aids, bummer.will keep trying though. good luck!
I have had a pair of Widex Dream 330’s for several months and while they seem to help me hear, they have several very serious issues.
1. Their feedback system is absolutely unacceptable. They randomly and frequently decide to go into some kind of feedback (screech) mode, even when I am just sitting quietly in my office. Once the start screeching they will not stop until I take them out, power them off and back on and put them back in. Also when I’m just watching TV or driving my car, they intermittently utter 3 or 4 second screeches and drive me (and my wife nuts). She actually threatened to shoot them. I asked her to warn me so I could remove them before she does. I actually have to shut them off when driving or watching TV.
2. In noisy environments they are are so harsh that I have to shut them off.
Unfortunately they have no way of adjusting the level or shutting them off without removing them, shutting them off and either putting them back in with them off or putting them in my pocket and hope I don’t lose them.
For the thousands you pay for the damn things, they should be nearly perfect, that aren’t even close. I would not recommend them for anyone unless they fix their defects.
Hi Roger,
l am wearing also wearing Widex Dream 330 and experienced the same feedback whistling or screeching sound on and off with the instant double dome until l got a custom made soft earmold with a transvent. Hope this help.
Thanks a lot. I have an appointment this week and I’ll discuss this with him. I’d REALLY like to get it resolved.
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Kitzbuhel
Pretty good
Mon 16 March 2009 by Kiki The Mad
I went about 2 years ago when there was quite a bit of snow. Went on 2 red runs and 1 black run. The 2 red runs were absolutely brilliant: so much fun, and the black one was a good test of skill: of which i dont have much of and i fell over a bit too much, but twas all in good fun. THe services there were pretty good if you have the money, and i really wish to go again when there is a bit more snow.
Wanted to like it more...
Thu 5 February 2009 by jat147
We arrived in the town as day-trippers expecting a garish blackpool in the alps, but its pretty pucker looking and seems like loads to do at night. Got a piste map on the way up the lift and thought that a week could be spent here easily...then we got on the snow. First view was a long walk to the first piste, fair enough... trouble is the walking just went on & on & on. The maps just dont do justice to how flat the place is - when you see arrows on blue runs you're in for trouble. Getting from one small incline to the next involved a lot of pedalling, so much so that i gave up clicking in my back foot after a while - I'm pretty good at riding one footed now though! Every cloud Eh? My main complaint is with the planning, the pistes seem to have been created where they just isn't a gradient in order to make the map look more impressive - much of the signage is unclear, and we even had to walk 10 minutes back up a 'piste' that turned out to be a dead-end! 6 out of 10 is generous.
Awesome!!
Thu 19 October 2006 by Roy
I have done 2 seasons here and had the time of my life. The talk about not being snowsure is rubbish. Both seasons have had dumps in November and through til late April. The powder riding is great if you know where to go, and how to avoid the crowds and the ski-schools.
Head for Snowbunnies hostel for a friendly kiwi welcome, Dave is always happy to see maggots there. He really is. honestly!!
Flanagans, formerly the Holzl is where the workers hang out and Highways is always next, followed by Mangoes until about 6 or 7 am. The overpriced Londoner is good fun but a tad expensive.
If you are thinking about doing a season here. Do it!
You’ve just got to know where to look
Mon 27 September 2004 by JasonI spent a season here and would go back again without a second thought.
The area is basically comprised of three main zones, which are not connected by lifts. Yep, that means buses. Don’t be put off, this is a good thing. Most people on a weeks holiday take the easiest route up the hill i.e. the nearest gondola. Take a bus for 20 minutes to the bottom of a chair and kiss goodbye to crowds.
By far the biggest area is that served by the Hannenkamm gondola, which is situated at the top of town and an easy walk from any accommodation in central or upper town. Take the gondola up and prepare to be disappointed. You are dumped right on the outskirts of the slopes on what is basically a cat track. To get into the main area you have no choice but to take it, and it gets busy. Beginners beware. This is a very daunting place to start. Avoid it until you are happy negotiating a cat track and its casualties. It will take a good rider half an hour and a couple of lifts to get into the heart of the area. Having arrived, there are loads of wide pistes and good routes down the mountain. To be honest the access issues are nothing but a bonus to the intermediate rider. Beginners are weeded out straight away and it is very rare to find a snowplougher far into the area. Snaking ski schools are a thing of the past.
After good snow, powder heaven offers a decent surf. Its not massive but it’s fun, and no effort to get to.
Adventurous types head to the top of lift 21, then left and down over the back in the general direction of Aurach. This is not marked piste and you are well out of bounds. Do not do this on your own. The top section of powder is awesome. After a while you will find yourself in trees. Just keep heading down. We dropped onto a sled run that we rode out. 5 mins walk at the bottom and we were in a Konditori eating cake and waiting for the bus. For crowd free slopes, get yourself to Penglestein. From the top of the Hannenkamm It will take an hour. The main run is busy. Half way down branch off left and wave goodbye to all the crowds and hello to trees. Wind your way down and you will be served by a fourman and absolutely no queues. Many an hour can be spent riding this lift. There are several alternative routes and plenty of off piste. Get lost in the woods with the confidence that you will drop onto a road that takes you back to the lift. From the top of the lift head down the other side of the ridge into the bowl. You will see all the avalanche barriers. This place holds snow well and is steep, deep and unpisted. For a fantastic ride out, continue along the ridge past Penglestein and follow the signs for Aschau. There’re plenty of natural hits and off piste. You will be dumped at the bottom of the hill in the sleepy village of Aschau that time forgot. Stash your board, buy a beer and wait for the bus. Its 20mins back to Kitz.
The Hannenkamm itself is also a good ride out but not for the beginner. Elements of it are used by the famous mens downhill. It’s long, wide and fast. If you have only spent 2 weeks on a board then allow yourself an hour plus to get down. Ride it like something possessed and it will still take you 15 mins. It dumps you right at the top of town close to the gondola station. Its pisted all the way and there is no real way to deviate from it. The Horn is the main beginners area. An easy walk from the bottom of town, otherwise catch a shuttle bus. It’s easy and wide and offers relatively simple ride outs for the more adventurous beginner. From the very top of the hill to the main area is free from beginners as the slopes are relatively steep and get choppy. There are a few other areas of the hill that can be accessed from the top and they are quiet. If the snow is good, there is great off piste over the back for strong riders.
Jochberg & Passthurn. This is where the area comes into its own. These areas are at least 20mins away on the bus i.e. effort. For that reason they are crowd free. Passthurn especially holds the snow late into the season and you can always find a good ride here. Very little trees though so the areas are prone to whiteout in bad weather. This area is best explored. Get yourself over there.
The only real downside to the terrain is the relatively low altitude. This place is by no means snow sure. If you are going on a weeks holiday then you are risking it if you going before January or after mid March. That said I reckon some April slush surfing takes some beating, just make sure your legs are in shape. The other downer is a lack of decent board parks. For such a large resort with a lot of local riders I would have expected one, if not two, large, well served board parks. No such luck. Park junkies be warned.
Kitz itself is a wealthy town and looks it. Some of the hotels in the centre look amazing. It attracts money. There are no shortage of shops selling shiny Prada all-in-one suits. However, my experience of the locals who were born and brought up in the town is totally the opposite. They are friendly and genuine and do not look rich. You will find them in the dark bars.
Austria is the après capital of the Alps. Drink flows freely and so does the awful local music. You can drink late into the night in all types of bars. There are the glitzy bars frequented by the Gucci groupies. Avoid them. Instead get yourself into some of the local drinking dens. Check the prices mind, they vary dramatically. Seek out the happy hours. My recommendation is to get yourself down to what used to be the “Café Holzl”, now the “Sports Bar Holzl”. This is the seasoners pub. After the first couple of weeks I avoided everywhere else. Another diamond in the rough is “Schlichtl”, a little bar/dance floor in a dark doorway off the town centre dead close to the chemists.
Prices are and aren’t expensive. You can spend a fortune and you can live cheap. Seek out shops to match your budget. Supermarkets are well priced (especially for alcohol). After all, the locals need to eat as well as the nobs up from Vienna for the weekend. End of season is a great time to buy knock down gear. Get on the train and head to the next town St Johann for a proper board shop.
Kitz is a popular destination for all the package holiday companies. Alternatively fly to Munich on EasyJet and take the train to Kitz main station. There are a couple of backpackers and loads of guesthouses but prices hike massively in the winter. Room availability can also be a problem especially at weekends and during the mens downhill week. Book ahead.
Personally I think Kitz is great. The area is outstandingly beautiful. The rideable terrain is huge with good diversity. The beer is affordable. What more can you want ?
In summary the terrain is best suited to Freeriders who are happy to make their own fun. Would I recommend it to those on a weeks holiday? Maybe. I would definitely go back for a week, but I was there for a season and I know where to go. If you are on a weeks holiday you tend to get shepherded around with the crowds, and this will not show you the best of Kitz. The après, however, is easy to find.
This place is great for a season where you have time to explore. You could quite easily build a hit in the more remote places and have it to yourself for a week before anyone else found it. There is no substitute to a season. If you ever get to a chance to ride a season then do it!
The important thing to remember about Kitz is that if you put in a bit of effort its easy to avoid the crowds and have the mountain to yourself.
Tue 9 March 2004 by WSG SteveOkay if you like buses, don't recommend the runs down to the main town, as they can be very flat and extremely icy unless theres been a lot of snow recently.
Great for a long weekend if there's snow
Mon 9 February 2004 by MemasciiI've only done a couple of long weekends in Kitzbühel, both times in late January and on both occasions I think we've been really lucky with the weather. I've spent most of my time in the big French resorts way up above 1850m so the idea of a resort that starts at about 700m and maxes out at around 2000m seems absurd. However this January the snow was as good as I've ever ridden in.
If Kitzbühel was another kilometer higher I'd be back here time and time again - Just for the weekend though. The village has got real character as have the locals and (in my experience) the visiting Germans. Boarding in amongst the trees makes a change as well after the moonscapes at altitude.
The negatives for me are: the weekend crowds, the number of pistes that end up as boring winding roads, the lousy ski bus and the fact that if you make it all the way to Pass Thurn, there's no way of boarding back to the village. I think they're fixing this with a new gondola soon. The terrain is all pretty intermediate, regardless of the colour markings each piste is a real mixture. Oh, and finally there are a lot of flats so skating is a frequent chore. |
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Aries birth Moons will see an average to low time, with several ups and downs. The transit of Saturn, Rahu and Ketu is not very apprehensive.
Family and financial matters will pose threats during this transit. But Jupiter going forward in Aquarius will offer opportunities in November, do make use of these.
Jupiter when retrograde in Capricorn can take away already earned benefits so you are advised to stay alert. However things will improve once Jupiter finally enters Aquarius again i.e. after 21st Nov.
Taurus birth Moons will have an average to good time. Rahu and Ketu are not in favourable position. Separation from spouse or family may happen and there are chances of financial losses. You may also not earn as desired.
Saturn will give positive results if you act as per 9th house i.e. respect father and indulge in religiously. You need to be more careful on the professional front. Do not trust anyone more than you need to.
Gemini birth Moons have an average to low period. The period where Jupiter moves forward in Aquarius will be better than his retrograde stay in Capricorn. Jupiter in Aquarius will aspect Gemini so serving as a saving grace.
However Saturn is in the 8th house throughout and Rahu and Ketu are also not very favourable, so it’s better to stay careful. Propitiate Saturn to gain the favourable outcomes from time to time.
Cancer birth Moons have an average to low time. Jupiter coupled with Saturn in the 7th house and Ketu in the 5th house can play havoc on relationships, finances and health.
Break-ups and humiliations, as things do not happen as per your expectations. Do not over trust anyone and your new acquaintances might betray you now, do not take unwanted risks, and avoid arguments and mental stress.
There will be some ups and more downs as Jupiter goes retrograde/ forward and changes signs.
Leo birth Moons are on a better ground as Saturn is favourable and will protect throughout. Rahu Ketu will remain a cause of concern for peace at home and office.
Try to create long-term partnerships with seniors who can help you in the future. Be careful when Jupiter retrogrades through Capricorn as hidden enemies/diseases can pop up unexpectedly.
Overall this can be quite a good time if used smartly. Jupiter when would transit in Aquarius and aspect the ascendant will bring major positive energy, and will allow overall recovery and progress of your health, relationships and finances.
Virgo birth Moons will face an average to low time, it is advised to stay alert. Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are unfavourable throughout.
The forward Jupiter in Capricorn phase must be used to consolidate whatever gains you may have made. Jupiter in the fifth house may cause trouble to children and you may have to take undesired decisions for them.
This time will trigger unnecessary threats and there will be bitterness in life. Be careful about trusting others and avoid speculations.
Libra birth Moons have an average to good time. Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are not very favourable but Jupiter will grant its protection. There will be increase in positivity in November when Jupiter is in Aquarius and would positively aspect
Aquarius, Libra and Gemini (1-5-9 axis). There will be a thrust of positive energy, relationships, finance, health, blessings will be there, so utilize this time well. However, in Capricorn, he is likely to trigger negative results.
Scorpio birth Moons will see an average to good time. Rahu Ketu is not favourable, but Saturn is capable of giving positive results so he will help you, control things before they are beyond your reach.
Be careful during the Jupiter retrograding in Capricorn phase as health, relationships, office work and finance related stresses may turn up.
Jupiter in Aquarius will restore you so use this time period for consolidating your gains. He will allow you to recover your health, family comforts and finances in this time. Overall it is an average to good time for the natives.
Sagittarius birth Moons have an average time to low time overall. Last phase of the Sade-sati is running and Rahu in sixth will destroy your enemies, diseases and debts. But at the same time, take care of your health. Jupiter in Aquarius can create problems regarding finances and profession. There will be some arguments with your siblings and extended family. So try to use the Jupiter forward in Capricorn energy the best you can.
Capricorn birth Moons have an average time. Middle phase of Sade-sati can get tiring. Rahu Ketu are not favourable. Relationships, emotional/ mental and physical health can cause troubles. Disappointments and bitterness can prevail, so avoid risks or new ventures. Be especially careful during the retrograde Jupiter in Capricorn phase.
Aquarius birth Moons will have an average to low time. The starting phase of the Sade-sati is running and Rahu- Ketu too is not very favourable. This will be a tough time for you as transit of Jupiter is not favourable either in Capricorn or Aquarius. You have to be very careful while making any investments and it not a time to start new jobs or ventures etc. And take care of your mind and body both.
Pisces birth Moon will be having the best time overall. Health, family, finance, opportunities all will remain positive. This is a fortunate time for you, as Saturn in Capricorn has the ability to convert all your desires into reality. Rahu Ketu are favourable. Jupiter in Capricorn will give pleasing results. This is a wish-fulfilling year, possibly the sort of years that come once in a life time, so use this time well. However, retrogression of both Jupiter and Saturn may give some temporary setbacks during their transits.
When it comes to analyzing the effects in an individual chart, a lot depends on the power of Jupiter in the natal chart, which houses he controls, is he a functional benefic/ malefic, which planets he is associated with etc. All these factors will modify the transit results for the individual charts.
Talk to the best astrologers to know the major events as brought through this major transit
Analysis of Jupiter transiting over which house along with if it crosses over any planet from your birth chart makes a lot of difference. Also Jupiter aspects the 5th 7th and 9th houses from its position and enhances their positive and auspicious results. Sometimes he gives better results in the houses he aspects than the house he occupies in transit.
The Mahadasha and Antardasha the native is undergoing at the present time will also play an important role. Individual predictions are made by a combination of the Dasha sequence and the transits. So if you are under the dasha period of a benefic planet then expect better results. Else be careful.
Additionally Asktakvarga points during the transit may also bring difference in the predictions. If your Jupiter has more than 4 points in Capricorn, then this transit will definitely help you in some way.
A general rule, the overall power of the birth chart helps the native to tide over any unfavourable transit. And if your ascendant lord is powerful, the ascendant sign is influenced by benefics and and the birth Moon is powerful then you are in a position of strength. Whatever happens in life, you will be quite capable of dealing with it and be able to convert the possible negatives into opportunities. |
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- Easy to learn
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- Bluetooth functionality
- High-quality speaker
- Battery life could be improved
- The unit might be too heavy for kids
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- UL Certified
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- Dedicated app with lots of functions
- Slower than most hoverboards
- Currently, it only has one color available
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The Spadger can only take as far as 12 miles before it needs to be charged again. While this can be a hassle for many, it is still by far a very versatile hoverboard.
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- UL2272 certified
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- Unique built-in Bluetooth speaker
- Half-baked warranty
- Battery life can be improved
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The unique LED design with the wheels is the biggest appeal for this unit. The effects make it look futuristic and cool, which makes it an immediate pick for kids these days. Music lovers are also in for a treat as the hoverboard comes with a Bluetooth speaker that is compatible with iOs and Android devices.
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- 600 Watt motor
- UL2272 certified
- Different modes offered for different types of riders
- The use of off-road tire enables the board to traverse different terrains
- The range could also be improved
- Bluetooth speakers could use a bit of help
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This hoverboard is equipped with a 300-watt motor that allows it to traverse a distance of up to 11 miles, which is a fair upgrade from its predecessor and most of the boards here on this list. This is also a great introductory board for beginners with its learning mode. The top speed is only 8 miles per hour, which is decent enough. One of the impressive features of this hoverboard is it makes a full stop once the battery runs out. This allows for a safer riding experience for both adults and children.
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- UL2272 certified
- Available in different colors
- The range reaches up to 12 miles
- It needs only 1 hour to fully charge making it one of the fastest charging hoverboards
- 300 Watt motor is slightly underpowered
- 8 miles per hour speed might not be for everyone
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One of the most affordable UL 2272-certified hoverboards in the market today. Even at a lower price tag, it still outperforms the more expensive ones. This hoverboard has a one-year warranty and is much lighter than most boards today, making it easier to carry around. A learn a mode is also an option for those who want to learn how to ride this scooter.
What makes this hoverboard special is its dual 200-watt motor. This means that each wheel has a 200-watt motor to power it. This makes for easier speed control. The hoverboard can carry around 187 pounds.
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- Zero-emission
- Durable battery
- Lightweight
- One-year warranty
- Slower speed than most hoverboards
- The maximum load depends on the terrain
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The high intensity LED lights to provide safety for evening riders. The self-balancing technology makes it easier for beginners to learn how to ride this hoverboard. A built-in speaker can be connected to any device to add music without needing headphones.
The environment-friendly designed hoverboard is made up of 180W motor and can load up to a maximum of 220lbs. The charging time might not be everyone’s cup of tea, as it will take around 3 to 5 hours, which is a lot longer than most.
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- Lightweight
- Cool sound effects
- Good quality speakers
- The self-balancing technology feature makes learning easier
- Charging takes a long while
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This specific hoverboard is geared towards kids and teens, as it is only able to carry a load up to 165 pounds. One might be tempted to have an adult use the hoverboard, but the weight capacity might turn off some adults.
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- Great app controls
- It can run at great speeds
- Up to date built-in Bluetooth Speakers
- Fragile in certain terrains
- A charging adapter could use some improvement
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- Dual 250W motor is a beast
- It takes a while to fully charge
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The solid quality materials that make up the hoverboard is a cut above the rest. Its solid and seamless performance is the real kicker here. The excellent range and its above-average speed are very impressive. However, the speakers could use some updates.
Conclusion: There is plenty to love with this hoverboard. The price is very affordable. The features are solid, and some are surprising enough to be included that you expect this to be a high-end hoverboard. Made with solid materials and certified by US standards, there is not much negative to say about this board.
- Solid performance
- Fast charging capabilities
- High-quality infrastructure
- Affordable for all the quality you get
- Not waterproof
- The Bluetooth speaker will need some upgrade
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While there are a lot of different modes of transportation that people can use today, hoverboards are often used as an alternative and fun way to get to a destination. Hoverboards are currently battery-powered devices; hence they are far more environment-friendly than other methods of transportation like the motorcycle. Speaking of which, they are also cost-effective as you will not be spending money to fuel the hoverboard. All you need to do is to make sure that the battery has enough power for the device to function properly, and you are good to go.
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When it comes to purchasing Cheap Hoverboards, there are certain factors that you need to consider to know that you are buying a good product.
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3. Battery
Since hoverboards run on battery, the quality of the battery will matter the most as it will determine how far your device can take you. Low-quality scooters tend to have batteries that easily drain and would only take you a few miles before they run empty. Choosing a good hoverboard with high-quality batteries will keep you out of issues in the future.
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Final Conclusion
Hoverboards have started to gain popularity over the years and have been promoted as a safe mode of transportation for many people. While others seem to be intimidated by the balancing act that the device would need, choosing the right hoverboard for your needs is still the most important factor to consider. These top hoverboards are some of the best in the market today. They offer reliable features that make riding hoverboards safe, fun, and hip. |
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Check out the book Unmentionable Cuisine by Calvin W. Schwabe -- lots of interesting (gag!) recipes.
10/31/2005 8:40 AM
Great article. Don't sweat it by thinking that this article is politically incorrect. I think every culture has its share of 'gross' foods; even deemed gross by the members of the culture. When living in Japan, I met Japanese natives who didn't like sashimi, if you can believe that. I don't think i'd ever think of eating pig uteri, unless i was on fear factor and had a lot of honey with which to drown it.
10/31/2005 11:45 AM
Oh, very good indeed. This is quite funny. It reminds me that there is some sort of Bay Area Bug Eating society that has a buffet in Delores Park on Holloween. Anyway, I used to live in the Bay Area, now in Tokyo. I guess I've shoved lots of wierd stuff in my mouth, but man that Pig Uterus... leave it to Anthony Bourdain please. Lots of fun things to eat in Tokyo. I'm a regular for natto. Please check my blog sight, there's a story I wrote called "all hail natto". Don't give up finding fun stuff for your tum.my blog
10/31/2005 3:07 PM
this was a most entertaining read!
10/31/2005 8:19 PM
On the strangeness of Japanese curry labeling, I have a photo of a restaurant sign in Japan that says "Baltic Curry" and has a picture of a viking next to the logo. I suppose it is a corruption of the term Balti (a style of curry developed in England), unless there is a genre of Estonian or Latvian curries I haven't heard about. I have vague memories of my Tokyo-residing brother telling me that Vermont curry is so named because it contains apples. Does anyone have recommenations of books or articles on the subject of food taboos and phobias? Why, for example, can some people eat piles of boiled shrimp or sausages but be sickened by the mere thought of eating silkworms or locusts? Marvin Harris' "The Sacred Cow and the Abominable Pig" (a.k.a. Good to Eat) is great, but it is not written with the post-industrial eater in mind.
10/31/2005 11:17 PM
Enjoyed this immensely. It's a classic can't-tear-my-eyes-away-but-don't-want-to-look thrill. Thanks! (Also check out the book "Man Eating Bugs" by Peter Menzel for more gross-out beauties.)
11/04/2005 10:48 AM
This list is hilarious and really emphasizes the cultural differences with food. Hey, at least you tried it and made a judgement from having tried. It always irritates me when people say that they hate something without ever sampling it. As for the mudfish, your sampling technique is wrong, especially here. There's a reason why the jar says 22 servings. Most people take the a small piece of the fish and mash it into a paste. They then add it to a stew of catfish, eggplant, and pork. It's delicious, if you can get past the smell. Think of it as Vietnamese anchovies, you're not supposed to sample whole, but as a seasoning in many dishes.
11/04/2005 12:07 PM
I was talking with someone about unusual foods and asked if she had tried kidneys. She got a sort of shocked look and said "You mean like.......meow, meow?"! Anyway, lamb kidneys are delicious sauteed, but, kitties? Of course not.
11/05/2005 8:04 PM
the idea of venturing to an Asian grocery store simply to try to gross yourself out leaves a poor impression on me.The things you listed are actually the most banal things in there with the exception of the pigs uterus. Maybe this was just to spoof all the other typical "culinary ventures into exotica" (myquotes). sorry, just sick of this topic over and over and over.
11/28/2005 2:26 PM
i have no problem with anyone thinking any food is gross - but i do think it's lame to point the gross finger at a bunch of asian stuff without adequately looking at yourself and your own heritage. who cares about political correctness? how about introspection or analysis of your own culture. ....and what culture is that? you call yourself a "white girl", like so many other self-professed "white" folks (i forget, are the french, italians, spanish, greeks, portuguese, middle easterners or mexicans lumped in with "white" now? or are they divided and separated by how un-white they are?) without seeming to realize whatever ethnic heritage you have. Are you german, scandinavian, scottish? Or, like those who call themselves "white", are you clueless about or so far removed from that heritage? If so, isn't that sad? Isn't it sad that many white cultures have been so watered down in America that whites constantly refer to themselves by a color rather than their actual ethnicity?is your state your cultural heritage--it seems you kind of head that way, you call yourself a vermonter and talk about gross tuna fish sandwiches. to contrast, are these Ranch 99's in asia? no, they're in california. many of the regular customers at Ranch 99, would be less foreign than you, in a sense, they having been born and raised locally.No, I'm not trying to be politically correct--I'm trying to be open in viewpoint to cultures that still have strong and practiced traditions. Maybe America is a melting pot, but that can make us stronger rather than dissolve us into bland sameness.I can assure you many whites, browns yellows or blacks would be thoroughly scared and grossed out by head cheese, lutefisk or haggis.I'm half german-french and half pilipino born and raised in california.
12/05/2005 2:01 AM
This post seems out of place on this blog, although I did get the Halloween theme. It would have been more interesting to actually investigate how the foods are prepared or stage an Iron Chef type of challenge. If you're going to take us on a ride of Fear Factor culinary tourism, please make it worth our gastronomic while.As for Vermont Curry, stuff like it can be had all around Japantown. I would put it in the same category of off-the-shelf jars of mole or risotto in a box. It's really tame stuff.
12/26/2005 2:30 PM
You want Euro-gross food? I give you: Lutefisk. There is no accounting for what comfort food means to one people (or one subset of a people) vs. another. I love nouc mam (sp?) and will eat a rabbit or a squirrel if you soak it overnight (and make sure you pick out the buckshot, ouch!) and SPAM is such a part of my childhood I would never renounce it, but Lutefisk? Them Norwegians are crazy, sure? Ya!
1/15/2006 7:47 PM
Foul! Flag on the play! This seemed familiar. Versions of this have been done earlier. Steve, Don't Eat It being a fine example. Natto was included, as well as silkworm pupa. 0 style points for this one.
2/06/2006 12:05 AM
Nice piece of writing but a little sophmorish and naive. It would have been interesting if you have contacted folks that knew how the items were cooked and wrote about that, perhaps we would have been enlightened. I shop at Ranch 99 often and am from the culture, I would have expected sophistication from a Bay Area writer.
5/19/2006 3:42 PM
5/19/2006 3:43 PM
I read your article with interest because yesterday in a T&T Asian market near my home I spotted pig's uteruses and haven't been able to shake the image from head all day, nor coax my appetite into returning. I like to think that I'm very open minded when it comes to foods of the world, but even this one had the gag meter about as far up as it'll go. To make things just that much worse, the lable actually read "baby pig's uteruses". Wow.Props on an enjoyable article, it's nice to know I'm not the only one whose been affected by this particular cut of offal.
6/21/2006 5:23 AM
I'm just reading this now, but nice Meghan. I'm reposting it on meeteat.com
6/27/2006 4:46 PM
I linked over from your newer blog.The really scary thing is that stove of yours! It needs a good scrubbing.
11/05/2007 4:15 AM
Just had Pig Uterus for dinner. No, I am not joking. My Lao friend cooked it up in a curry, boiling the stuff for about 45 minutes first. The pungent smell of urine accompanied the boiling process, and I at first suspiciously eyed the dog. The boil was intended to removed the smell, but even once dinner was fully prepared, I still caught hints of it as I chewed. Copious amounts of rice and water were consumed with this meal. I am sort of mentally blocking the worse aspects of eating uterus, though a shiver occasionally runs down my spine. I DID finish my portion, save a few bamboo chunks and veggies. 16 hours later I have not suffered any ill effects nor expect to. Having survived this, I hope to have left a good impression on my host, but not been so enthusiastic as to encourage a gift of leftovers.
1/09/2008 8:03 AM
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“Well, he wasn’t happy,” our mutual friend said with a shrug, like it made perfect sense. In my head I kept thinking, ‘I’ve put up with his cruelty, his selfishness and all of his issues for seven years and HE’S not happy? ’
I’m a big fan of the quote, “What you feed grows,” my partner made the decision to stop watering our relationship and to start watering his co-workers garden. By the time I had become aware of it, he had emotionally checked out.
Ours was a typical Narcissist/Codependent relationship, where everything was all about him. The thing that threw me was that despite my unhappiness and mistreatment, I still wouldn’t have left. The idea of leaving never even occurred to me. It was just the way it was. It honestly, would have taken a crow bar to get me out of it. I was going to marry this man, regardless. In fact, we were just days away from our engagement party and a month away from our destination wedding, when he decided to end it.
Once the sting of it wore off, I started to ask myself some important questions, like – Why wasn’t I the one that left? Why wasn’t he the one sitting there hurting, wishing he would have treated me better? Why did I stay? What was wrong with me?
I was calling my decision to stay loyalty. I believed that you were supposed to work on your relationships, not just throw them away when you ran into some obstacles. The problem for me was I was involved with a Narcissist and Narcissists don’t do loyalty. If they catch a scent of something that better feeds their ego, they’re gone with the wind, with an arsenal of justifications – like, “I’m not happy.”
His behavior was so perplexing to me, because in my family you stayed together – happiness wasn’t something you thought about, or even talked about. You stayed together because you made a choice and you were obligated to see it through. God knows my parents weren’t happy. I can’t recall ever seeing any affection between them. They didn’t sleep in the same bed, never touched, or said loving words to each other. That was my model of what a relationship looked like. So the question of why didn’t I leave was answered with, because it didn’t even occur to me that I could.
His abuse was usually subtle. I couldn’t point to anything major, like cheating, or lying and say, “I’m leaving because of that.” So I didn’t really feel like I had a good enough excuse to leave, besides he had convinced me I couldn’t make it without him, nor could I do any better. That fear was very real.
Staying together is what couples did in our grandparent’s day, or our great-grandparent’s day. people weren’t disposable, like they are now. Back then, once you made the commitment, you stayed together, through thick and thin. I like that idea in principle, but there is a line.
The best way of ensuring a successful and lasting marriage is to make sure you’ve made the right choice in the first place. Your spouse is the single most important investment you will ever make in your life. If you’re going to tie your hitch to someone else’s wagon you better make sure that you both want to go in the same direction and that both of you are committed to doing the work.
If you’ve got issues and concerns early on – that’s the time to act. Time doesn’t make those issues go away and it doesn’t ensure loyalty. Just because you’ve invested x number of years, doesn’t mean you continue if it’s not working. I’ve compiled a list of reasons that I think are acceptable reasons to break your commitment.
If there is abuse of any kind: Physical, emotional, psychological, sexual – This should be a no brainer. Often when we’re involved in it, we tend to miss the forest for the trees. If you are physically assaulted, if there is blatant and recurring cruelty, disrespect, manipulation, or belittling – all of these are acceptable reasons to end your involvement.
If there is addiction of any kind: Drugs, alcohol, porn/sex, gambling or shopping, if your partner can’t control their behavior, then any of these issues are an acceptable reason to say adios. Some people may choose to stick it out and help their partner overcome these problems, and some do kick their habits and live normal lives, but for me, I really like stability. I don’t want to be surprised in the middle of the night that my spouse was drinking and driving and killed someone. I also don’t want to wake up one day and find out that my sex addicted husband hit up every prostitute on the block and has given me HIV, because he couldn’t control himself. I don’t want to invest on an unpredictable investment. I’d stay clear of anyone with these issues.
If they have mental health issues: Anti-Social PD, Narcissistic PD, Borderline PD, Schizophrenia, Dissociative Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder…. There are a lot of illnesses I could list here. Just like with addictions, there are people that choose to stand by their partners, who are going through some of these ailments and if it works for them and makes them happy that’s great. I know a man that suffers from Schizophrenia, who is married and has 4 children. He had a very rough time of it several years back and spent a lot of time confined to an institution. They’ve been fine now for about a decade and are very happy, but for me, for the same reason I site with people with addictions, I like stability and I don’t want to live my life wondering if the medications are going to stop working, or if they will stop taking them and something unthinkable happens. If you want to have children, passing on the impairment to any offspring also has to be a consideration. If you’re involved with a psychopath, or a narcissist just get out, there is no reason for you to stay.
If there is infidelity and a lack of trust: Some people can get past infidelity. I’m just not one of them. I’m a firm believer in Dr. Phil’s statement, “The best indicator of future behavior is past behavior.” If you could betray me one time, you’ll betray me again. If I forgive you for your betrayal and take you back, I believe it gives you a green light for more of the same, because there were no adverse side effects other than hurting me, which you didn’t have a problem doing in the first place. Some spouses do cheat once, learn their lesson and never cheat again – it does happen, but I wouldn’t want to bet on that pony. The anguish and the self-doubt that goes on inside the partner that was cheated on, is not something I would wish upon my worst enemy. I’ll pass.
Likewise, if your partner is a compulsive liar and you can’t trust a thing they say, I would suggest that that is an acceptable reason to break your commitment. There is no stability without trust and if your relationship doesn’t have it – it’s not a relationship. It’s a disaster waiting to happen.
If you’re the only one trying: Sometimes people can be married and yet they live completely separate lives. When I was in school I worked part time as a waitress, I’d notice the same guys sitting at the bar, night in, night out and I mean from the time work ended to the time they had to go home to bed. Most of these men were married, but seemed to, for whatever reason, have no interest in going home and spending time with their families.
Some spouses will go home from work and immerse themselves in their hobbies and not say two words to their spouse. They don’t participate in family functions, there is no physical relationship and they live just like roommates. If you’re both okay with this then great. I personally would rather be single. The problem arises when one partner wants more from the relationship and the other spouse isn’t willing to put in the effort. If that is the state of your relationship and you’ve tried repeatedly to re-engage your partner without success – then I would say it’s an acceptable reason to end it.
When you make a commitment to someone and they make a commitment to you, you should both have a reasonable expectation that there will be trust, stability, respect, companionship, and love.
As a codependent I hadn’t been taught about boundaries and self-worth, nor did I have a healthy relationship model to follow. I didn’t have the tools to discern the difference between healthy relationships behaviors and unhealthy relationship behaviors. Perhaps if I would have watered the seed that I can leave if I’m not happy, the outcome of my relationship would have been very different
All of this is just another example of the kinds of things I had to teach myself as an adult. Had I known then what I know now, I wouldn’t have invested seven years of my life in a doomed, dysfunctional relationship and I would have definitely been the one to end the engagement.
At this stage of my life, it’s all about risk management. I’m more willing to take chances with my financial investments than I am with my emotional investments. Life and love is a lot easier if you know the rules. It’s even better when you make them.
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I recently walked away from a 3 year relationship with an in denial alcoholic. Addiction runs in his family and I believe his brother is a narcissist and a very unpleasant (to put it mildly) individual.
When I met my ex he told me his drinking/partying had got him into trouble in the past with girlfriends and that he didn’t want to make the same mistakes with me. I believed him & given that he was 38 years old hoped he might grow up. He acknowledged himself that he wanted to, or so he said! We’d been together a few months, when for financial reasons he decided to move into his mothers house, where his adult brother also lived. Worst decision he ever made. She fleeced him for rent, which to me is awful. I wouldn’t dream of making money off my own son. My ex is a nice guy (apart from the alcohol & drugs) but he is not at all assertive & his family treat him like shit. They are well known in the area they live in as they are always drinking in pubs etc.
Right from the start I was warned about his brother by people in their social circle, that he had issues, was insanely jealous of the brother I was dating etc etc. I could see for myself how he treated people, there seemed to be conflict surrounding him all the time. But I kept my concerns to myself for a long time as I didn’t want to hurt my partners feelings. I mentioned the brother one time to the sister, who replied “you can’t trust him, he’s sly and tells lies all the time”.
At first I didn’t worry too much about the brothers behaviour affecting me or our relationship as i lived quite far away from his family. My partner would spend time at my house and so I didn’t see them too much.
But I began to realise how much my partner drank. He told me he had taken drugs socially in the past but didn’t anymore. But I know his brothers did & this did concern me when he was with them. He had said to me ‘it’s not that easy’ when I had mentioned to him that perhaps he should tell his brothers he didn’t want that lifestyle any more.
Over time he started to let me down, he’d turn up late, very late or not at all. Always very drunk, hungover & stinking of alcohol. I’d fall out with him, he’d assure me it would stop and our relationship was what he wanted to focus on etc etc. I was also told his brother had been bad mouthing me & I started to feel very uncomfortable being in the same room as the man. He would make racist comments in my company all the time, but only when I was there, no one else. Then I’d see him being overly nice to his sister’s partner ( who is black) He also racially verbally attacked a man in front of me and my partner. My partner would always try to down play his brothers behaviour & said he was sick of having to defend the man to everyone. His family were just awful, we’d be out in his local area and people would approach us and say to my ex partner ‘**** why is your mum giving me dirty looks?’. Things like this happened regularly. His brother attacked me in front of a group of people one day and basically acted like a nasty bully. Everyone got up and left the table and later said to me they were cringing and couldn’t believe what he’d done. And my partner tried to make out it was his brother just having a joke with me. NO it wasn’t. The man was very jealous and resented the fact his brother had a decent person in his life. People kept telling me I had the nice one, that he was nothing like his siblings as he hadn’t been brought up with them. Very complicated family but I could see he was so bothered by what his family thought about him/me/us and was constantly trying to please them. Very dysfunctional behaviour for a man of 40. He was desperate for approval all the time and didn’t even realise it, so very sad. They were hostile to me at times and the brother was behind it all. Causing trouble etc, it got so bad I developed anxiety and didn’t want to be around them. I am a 43 year old professional woman who has brought up 2 very well mannered, balanced sensible children. My teenage children behaved impeccably when I started this relationship. I’d been single a long time prior but have a good parenting relationship with their dad. I didn’t dream that at the age of 40 I’d have to put up with someones awful dysfunctional family. How naive of me. I realised I deserve so much more, my ex partner already has alcohol related health problems yet refuses to admit he has a problem with drink. I couldn’t stay any longer & listen to his constant excuses or watch him destroy himself with alcohol. And I realised I certainly didn’t have to put up with his vicious brother. I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders when I ended the relationship. It was so hurtful that my ex let his family drive me away but sadly he can’t seem to see past the bottom of a pint glass. I still have anxiety and have had to speak to someone about this and also what it is about me that made me stay when I could see classic addict behaviours early on. I know walking away was the right thing to do as the relationship & the toxic people around my ex were dragging me down.
it’s been a year of NC . I met him with her NW. Why she doesn’t realize what an asshoel he’s? why they don’t broke up? In the main time I miss him so much. I’ve been dating but I keep dreaming our home together. Where now he lives with her.
Savannah what can I do?
I honestly didn’t even know that emotional abuse was a real thing until years ago after leaving a 14 year relationship and realizing it had happened to me. We need eduction about this… We need to educate our children our daughters and sons so it doesn’t happen to them.
Reading your blog and reading the comments help me to know there are other people going through what I have been going through for the past 5 years. He has cheated and lied even left me and moved in with someone last year but cheated on her and came back to me. I have been put down called names cheated on and told everything is my fault. When I mention things he told mW in the past he tells me I’m making up lies. My opinions don’t count neither do my feelings. If I do everything he wants we don’t argue. He is supposed to move to a different town in a few months and I know it will hurt me but I really can’t wait. I told him when he does its over because I’m not going to worry and lose sleep over where you are if your home or if your with someone else. I really can’t wait til he moves. Maybe I’ll get my life back again I hope.
So many thoughts to process after reading this post. Please bear with me:
My friend is buying her first home. Our conversation that we had about the process made me think about relationships and a previous post on this blog about not getting involved with people who are “broken downs.”
My friend went to go look at a house and we met up after she saw it. I asked what she thought about the property. Her answer: “It has potential.” She really wants the house and is set on it even though it is NOT move-in ready.
It’s an old house in an up-and-coming neighborhood where the cost of land is rising and there’s a lot of redevelopment going on. The house needs a lot of work, so right now it’s really affordable. But in five or ten years, if she sells the place after fixing it up, she could make a good chunk of cash. She doesn’t think it’s a bad investment. My friend has the time, skill and money to take on this project.
This made me think of how many of us women, codependent or not, get into a relationship with a man based on who he COULD be or who we WANT him to be, not on who he is right at this very moment. But unlike a house, we can’t fix a person or foresee or hope that they’ll mature or change!
So many of us stay with a man because we see “potential” in him and then we put up with all of the things mentioned on this list.
I know a woman who is in a marriage that many of us would consider a nightmare. Her husband spends most of his free time at bars with his single friends, many of whom are women, or at home playing video games. He doesn’t help around the house or spend much time with their two children. He also throws parties at their house and will invite over random people that he meets in bars. Because he is the breadwinner he feels entitled to this behavior.
She has said she didn’t like him when they met. He partied too much. She’s the quiet type and doesn’t like to go out. She had hoped that after marriage, he’d “calm down.” He didn’t. Nor did he calm down after having two children. She confessed that she and her husband have not slept in the same bed in years.
Why not leave? She won’t leave out of loyalty and because of the kids.
I know that kids complicate things, but why isn’t not being happy enough of a criteria in our society for someone, especially a woman, to end a relationship?
We’re told to stick with it and be miserable, especially if we have children with someone. Many of us also say things like “I’ve spent 10 years invested in this relationship, I’m going to MAKE IT WORK!” Doesn’t it make more sense to end the relationship and not lose any MORE of your time?
I think it’s a mistake to view the time you spent with someone as wasted time. It’s even more of a mistake, if you are a recovering codependent like I am, to stay with someone solely out of obligation. I admit I’ve done that too. I stayed in toxic friendships and relationships because I felt that I “owed” to them. But that is no way to live and is not fulfilling.
Of course I wish I was never with my Narc for two years. Those are two years that I cannot get back, ever. Those are two years that I could have spent dating someone else, doing other things and saving money. But I can’t look back on my time with him as wasted time.
Being in that relationship pushed me to wake up to the fact that I am a codependent and have a LOT to work to do on myself. Before I met him, I was living in ignorance about my issues and that I was repeating the same destructive patterns in my dating life, over and over again. Being in that relationship forced me to face the dragon.
We can’t beat ourselves for the amount of time we stayed in these relationships. But we can reclaim that time and our own lives by leaving!
I have been fortunate in that my narcissist and I have never met. I “met” him online and he started the love-bombing by messaging earlier this year. He was amazing. He sent me a picture and if it is him, he is very good looking. Tall and lovely. What really caught me though, was the way he so eloquently spoke. I did notice right off that he knew an awful lot about me (through my profile) but I knew absolutely nothing about him. I mentioned this and he told me I could ask him anything, but in small doses. He did answer my first questions but then I noticed, after re-reading everything, that answers to my future questions were conveniently never answered, or answered in such a way that it never was really answered. Between love bombing and distracting me, I never saw the next phase coming. The devalue phase. The first couple of times of devaluing threw me for a total loop. I couldn’t understand it. Luckily for me, help by you and other websites were there for me. It was textbook narcissism. I found it quite interesting to see what he would do next. Because we had not connected physically and because it had only been a few months, it made it easy for me to detach from him on an emotional level. Don’t get me wrong, when the devaluing happened I was very distraught and doubting myself so much, that I could barely get to work in the morning. But once I realized what he was, it was very much an AHA moment. So I decided to study him. To watch and see the steps listed on every narcissism website to see if they would come true, because of course secretly I had hoped it wasn’t true, that he was different!. But sure enough, it all went down just like everyone says. But now, I was playing along too. And it felt really good. I have been able to use some of the things he told me to use it against him. But this doesn’t really work because he is so sure that everything he does and says is correct, that it barely phases him. He has an excuse for EVERYTHING. I have to laugh sometimes. Its just so textbook. The reason I am not going no contact is because I sent him nude pictures of myself when he was love bombing me. I KNOW it is the stupidest thing I have probably ever done in my lifetime, but he was relentless and hounded me constantly about it…..”you don’t’ love me”….”you are going to be my wife so I will see it anyway”….blah blah. So I am terrified that he will release these pictures somehow on social media if I try to go no contact. I am trying to keep/maintain a “friendship” with him in hopes that he will not do this. Recently, he entered the “discard” phase. I played along, pretended to be broken hearted, I love you please don’t’ leave me blah blah but he told me that because of my past (sexual), that I no longer qualified to be a long term relationship prospect and that he had to move on, that he didn’t’ want to be friends because he would be too jealous. I told him if that’s how he felt then what could I do (sniffle sniffle) to get him back. he claims he could never “trust” me and that he was raised to believe that there are consequences to everything that someone does and that I never thought about that during a one night stand I had last year (the only thing I told him about my past sex life) and so he could NEVER trust me ever and I am not wife material. I am still worried worried worried about the pictures so I continued the charade. But after a few weeks of him telling me it was all my fault, blah blah, I told him I was disconnecting my media account to “try” to get over him, which I meant to do. He panicked a little, threatened me with the pictures and now says he can be my friend so he can hang around and “see what happens” because he loves me still, though I have disappointed him so deeply (even though it happened before we even met). I am so terrified those pictures will come out if I don’t try to maintain some kind of friendship with him. Here’s the thing though. Now he is going to “come home” which is supposedly near me and he is threatening to visit me just to “see how I am doing”. I have no intention of EVER meeting this man and now I am afraid he is going to show up at my door. I am not sure what to do. If I go no contact, he will surely show up at my door, I have a gut feeling about that. I am in a quandary. I am not sure what to do next. Help?!
@SMKHM — It’s hard to say what this man is, how harmful he is and what you are dealing with exactly, because you have never met him in person, but based off of what you shared, there a couple of things that come to mind:
#1). He may have been vague about answering your questions because he is a Catfish (pretending to be someone else and never had any intent of meeting you), or he is married and looking for his thrills online.
#2). I hate to say it, but there are many men, especially married men, who meet women online and press them to send nude pics. They are pervs who collect them. The fact that he pressed you to send these photos was a huge red flag to me.
#3). I urge you to find out what are the laws regarding “revenge porn” in your state (if you live in the U.S). Revenge porn is when someone posts or shares a nude photo that was given to them consensually by the other person, but the photo was meant for their eyes only. Giving someone a nude photo of yourself does NOT give that person consent to post it or share it with others. Revenge porn is a crime in many states such as California. In fact, the founders of such sites have gone to jail recently in cases that were highly covered by the media.
If you are really worried about these photos being out there, ask a lawyer who specializes in these types of laws what your options might be. If you can’t afford one, check if there is a law school in your city that hosts free law clinics, many of them do. It’s at least best to know what recourse you may have.
But ultimately, only you can assess how unstable this man is and whether he would do something like that.
smkhm:
In addition to what NR said it couldn’t hurt to go to your local police and ask some questions and let them know this is going on. If he is really threatening you, then that is blackmail/harassment.
In the mean time, if you need to distract him by telling him what you think he wants to hear as a means of not angering him, then so be it. I would try to not throw him into a rage since you don’t know what his temper is like.
If he has a harem the last thing he would want to do is appear like the ‘bad guy’ in front of them. However, if he’s a splath type, who knows. Better not chance it and talk to someone in law enforcement.
From what you’re saying, even without the pics threat, he sounds like an asshole. Blaming you for a one night stand? It sounds like his goal was to see if you’d submit to him and send him the pics and once you did, he got what he wanted and hence the discard.
I wouldn’t mention you went to the police or got lawyers involved unless he is absolutely threatening to release them. A lot of times these guys will bluff as a means of bullying. Yet if he’s just being a typical annoying narc, it’s best to let him think he won. ‘He showed you!’
He doesn’t need to know you have one up on him, unless of course, he really begins to threaten for real. Don’t blame yourself over this–it happens. We all know how manipulative these guys can be and how over the course of several months, they can manage to earn our trust.
Most narcs are cowards who are too concerned with their reputation to draw that kind of legal crap around. But if he’s more of a sociopath, they tend to just want to win and punish you. Don’t show you’re afraid of him.
It can’t hurt to talk to someone in law enforcement just so you know you’re prepared if he does continue to threaten.
Just so you know…I take continuous vicarious rides on your writing, along the windy territory of my own personal healing. So, thank you. Again. This entire piece can be summed up in these few words: “If they can’t control their behavior.”<—— First, let me say Savannah, I truly adore you and your writing style. You really are a smart, smart woman! Romans 8:28 is a good verse. When I was in Texas two years ago, the lease manager at corporate housing I stayed at would say "I can't believe the suffering we've endured is in vain and without a greater purpose." She would speak of God's crafty ability to take the broken shambles and assemble a new masterpiece. Sorry, I'm rambling in a few directions at once, but will converge and reconvene with this one point: Learning about narcissism, and my own relational patterns, complicit in the dance of codependency…has changed the lens by which I observe human dynamics of interaction through. There IS a line, as you said. And it IS a cool concept, loyalty, commitment. The new me is compliant with my new strategy of loyalty to me first. Sounds like a narcissist, right? Nope. But I learned quite a bit from my ex narcissist. I learned how to "see" it before it gets too close, and how to protect self and ward it off. I now know how to dissolve its energy and watch it fizzle and fall to the ground before it ever reaches me. I feel SO good about cutting my narcissist co-worker from my life. I AM no longer tolerant of the subtle abuses in the form of manipulation and mean spirited BS from people who have less than my best interest at hand. I'm done. I respect me, so I require my friends respect me too. 🙂 It's ok if you've got your issues, but it's not ok if you "can't control your behavior" regarding those issues, and I have 0-toelrance for anyone who projects that shit onto me. That's not mine. I'll happily bear your burdens WITH you, but I am not a whipping post for all your un-contained behavior. Peace out.
Hit it on the head. 32 days no contact- started alanon. 8 years wasted. Thanks for this. It’s helpful to see others get it.
Good for you. However, it was not really wasted. It was the path you took and you would not be where you are now if you had not taken it. It is just the way it was and now you are here and moving forward. Good work.
THis blog hit home for me. Married to my first husband for 11 1/2 years then met another man, married him and together for 7 years. Key to happiness– don’t pick a man who has few or no male friends. Recovered/ current addictions-stay away from. My second husband was a recovering alcoholic/drug/tobacco. Oh was he a charmer!!! Then we get married (his mask starting falling off) he took up porn and shopping. Took out credit cards, left porn on computer for me to find. Many women on his cell phone contact list. When leaving the house to walk the dog I watched him get on his phone. THen come home and sit on computer the rest of the night. As much as I want to find a good man to spend the golden years with, I am much happier knowing I am in control of my life and not dependent on or have to put up with being second, third or last in his mind. I am stronger, happier and living the life I want. My next step is to move completely away from them to another state! Moving to the other side of the county has helped for now. Thank you Savannah for your blog. I share your blog with other women who are in the same situation with men who have NPD.
Forgot to say: I heard that “I’m unhappy” thing for years before I knew he was cheating. I just didn’t know about it. In addition to the above, I found out he was an intermittent alcoholic, who would drink excessively and have to be detoxed (3x) when he was feeling bad for himself for leading a dual life. So shouldn’t I be happy to have him out of my life? What’s wrong with me that I’m not?
I went through this as well and was abused in just about every sense of the term. Like many folks who are abused I think I stayed because I ‘loved him’ and was able to recall what I thought were the ‘good times.’ I didn’t even realize he was a narcissist until after I left (the last time he physically hurt me) – and after he’d begun to try to destroy me and my life during and after the divorce and domestic violence hearings. Had I know he was NPD I don’t think I would’ve called the police that day and would’ve just left. But as we all know hindsight is usually 20/20. I’ve tried to date a bit in the last year or so but find my trust level is pretty much zilch. I’ve done lots of counseling and healing work and thought I was better but seems like my boundaries are pretty much non-existent. Sheesh!
As I am going through a divorce after an almost 35 year marriage, I see myself completely in this post. He cheated repeatedly with the same woman. He says he is a compulsive liar (and that I finally believe). The abuse was so subtle that I felt terrible about myself and thought everything was my fault. He told me I was fat all the time. He told me I was a nag. I was just trying to communicate but he never wanted to talk. Even at the end, I couldn’t leave though I was bitterly unhappy. I thought we were supposed to be together forever. He had other ideas and left me for his girlfriend, who he had also left several times before to come back to me. The last years, I wanted more. I wanted a physical relationship and some connection. We were just room mates. We had dinner together. We went to the movies together. There was just zero connection. We went to marital therapy for years and he lied. I tried so hard but he had already disengaged. Now, after all, this he is trying to get whatever he can from me in the divorce instead of walking away and doing the right thing even though he says I am the best person he knows. In addition, HE went no contact- treating me like I am entirely invisible and irrelevant. We have a son together- what message does this send him? He can’t even act like an adult in parting. I should have left years ago. But I never would have. So in addition to being alone, I was dumped. When he told me he didn’t love me (despite the roses and the love note), I should have believed him. When he told me he was a bad person and I should stay away, I should have believed him. Now he gets to run off to ‘paradise’ (his description) with the love of his life and I am left here to pick up the pieces. I go to CODA and I am hoping I will learn to demand better so I don’t repeat this with someone else.
Your posts are extremely helpful. I was in a fifteen year relationship with a narcissist and even stayed in the relationship after he inappropriately hit on my 34 year old daughter when I was out of town with my grand children. When I’d finally had enough, I simply told him that I no longer wanted him in my life. He had been de-valuing me for some time and it wasn’t until later that I understood narcissistic supply and that I was no longer a source. In less that two years he was married while his only response to me when I brought up the subject was to give me a paper cigar ring and state “don’t ever say I never gave you a ring.” I’m still recovering after two years. To make matter worse, I learned of his marriage from one of his former girlfriends only a week after I lost my mother. I resented him so for interfering with my grieving process for my mother and felt like I’d been robbed all over again. I hope I can forget all this some day but I still find it hard to trust and move on.
I would put compulsive lying and lack of trust on top of the list. Without trust, without honesty, you have NOTHING, not even friendship, let alone a intimate relationship. Trust, respect and honesty is at the core of every healthy human relationship. take those elements away, and what have you got? You’re thrown off balance, you feel confused, lost, in 2 words, you’re getting f$&@. By a man you trusted and believed in. That’s what lying does. It destroys EVERYTHING.
I always find your blogs interesting and enlightening. Thank you for another insightful read.
I too was in a totally lopsided relationship with a narcissist when he discarded me one week after asking me to marry him. It was such a total shock — I really didn’t see it coming (although my friends did and were relieved). Despite how awful the relationship was, I could never have been the one to end it. I too ask myself constantly why I didn’t just walk away. I was miserable, yet I couldn’t break it off. Thankfully he did, and I”m trying to use the knowledge I gained as a result of that painful experience (15 months ago now) to learn about myself and grow. I’m much better about enforcing my boundaries, but like Free, I seem to attract men who want to suffocate & control me. At least I have the sense to end it before it gets too serious. But I wonder what is it about me that attracts these types? I am a strong, independent, intelligent woman. I guess they see my co-dependent characteristics and that draws them to me?
Free,
I am going through the same thing. I am not far out from my relationship but I have tried dating some of the other times when he would leave for months at a time and I felt the same way. Annoyed and repulsed. I’ve wonder the same thing “What is wrong with me?” My mind knows that man is going to be the death of me..I know it..I do. But damn this heart of mine. I find writing things down helps. I journal alot and then go back and reread it when my mood is better to see what I need to work on. Sometimes it really helps.
I plan to print this out and leave it on the kitchen counter along with the separation agreement when I get the opportunity to leave permanently. This article says it all. No he won’t get it but it will give me a voice.
THANK YOU
I know this may be off topic, but what about when your own mother is a Narcissist? Your writings have helped me a lot because I was also raised without knowing what boundaries, rules & limitations were so I grew up very shy & not assertive. Anywho, I’ve grown out from my timid self… However, how come my mother has a six sense of when something very important in my life is about to happen (i.e. job interview, dance recital or big event) but she tries to ruin me without telling her of it? What I mean by ruining me is, she’ll try to pick a fight with me, she’ll degrade & disrespect me to the point of harassment… in other words, she’ll do her best to rain on my parade. But, how is it she knows of my special day without ever saying anything to her or my family?
So true, isn’t it, that the narcissists are so similar. No wonder they’ve made a classification for them “narcissistic PD”. And, yes, it is certainly those of us who are weak in some way who are attracted to help them or stay with them because of loyalty. Thankfully, we have learned and have gotten away. We appreciate the help, experience, and support of others to maintain our strength and to continue on our path to healthy relationships. And for our all loyalty, they do not need us. They will simply find another supply and continue happily on their way. If supply is low, they will try to get ours back, and that is where we need most to stay strong. Face our life elsewhere, continue on, upward, without the narcissist, but with friends like here to encourage us. Yes, there are better choices to make.
Being totally Co-dependent setting boundaries is something I have always found difficult. In fact, up until recently I didn’t really know what boundaries were. I just wanted people to like me at all costs. Just like Savannah has detailed in this blog, I stayed in abusive relationships, usually emotionally abusive, apart from one 5 year relationship where I got my fair share of black eyes and fat lips. I stayed because I didn’t think I deserved better. Interestingly enough though, I have just broken it off with a nice man because he was too ‘full-on’ wanting to see me all the time and kiss and cuddle me all the time (early stages of relationship). I found this really uncomfortable but I didn’t want to tell him to cool down as I didn’t want to ‘hurt his feelings’. I went a long with it until it got to the point where I was totally overwhelmed and repulsed by him. What the hell is wrong with me, it still makes me cringe to think about it! I sometimes think I am an emotional retard and I missed out on the ‘user guide’ for life. I guess setting boundaries is a way of showing self love and learning about who I am – what I want and what I don’t want.
Also thanks for your kind words last week @NarcRepellent I tried to reply but the site wouldn’t let me.
@Free. Hello Free. From what you’ve said about your nice man, it seems to me that you’re probably learning to trust your ‘red flags’ more. Someone who constantly wants to be with and want to kiss and cuddle all the time doesn’t sound very balanced. Very often narcs can be over the top very quickly in order to make the supply feel a sense of intimacy that isn’t there. Healthy humans like to take things slowly and not rush into things, not only for themselves but they don’t wish to rush the other person into anything too soon either. My last relationship with a narc was a very rapid one in which he put me on a pedestal and made me feel that I knew and could trust him. It only lasted a few months but left me with a mental breakdown.
So please don’t think that there’s anything wrong with you. You are recovering, and things might still feel confusing for a while as you make sense about it all, but learning to trust yourself and, as you so rightly said, having the self love to find out who you are and what you want, is the very best thing you can do. 🙂 |
great Mothers Day gifts! You’re sure to find a gift for your special mother here – whether she loves acts of service or enjoys being pampered with gifts. There are gifts here for clean beauty lovers, gardening moms, moms who love cute home decor and clothes, and more!
31 Mothers Day Gifts
Kind Acts
Mother’s Day is not just about giving our moms a gift. Many moms prefer sweet cards to tell them how much they mean to you or acts of service to show your love. Here are some great ways you (or your little one if you’re a dad reading this to see what to get your wife for Mother’s Day!).
1. Breakfast in Bed
Moms usually do most, if not all, the cooking in the home. Give her a break on Mother’s Day by making her breakfast in bed. Make her favorite breakfast foods, whether that’s an omelet, French toast, oatmeal, or whatever. Serve it on a pretty tray with a vase of fresh flowers. She’ll be in love!
2. Massage
Moms definitely have stress in their lives. Maybe you contribute to that! Haha! One great way to relieve stress is by massage. Either give your mom a massage or treat her with a gift card to a local spa.
3. Pedicure
Moms need some me-time to recharge, show up, and be the best for their family. Let her get away and pamper herself by giving her a gift card for a pedicure. Or, take her with you and make a date out of it!
4. Make Dinner
As a mom, I can vouch that this one is a must! Moms don’t want to cook on Mother’s Day. They want to relax and enjoy time with their kids (and maybe a little time to themselves too!). So make them one of their favorite meals for dinner, AND clean up after you’re done! This would probably be the best gift from my kids and hubby (hint, hint!).
Gardening
If your mom loves to garden, whether with an outside garden or with indoor plants, here are some great gift ideas for her!
5. Planter
This seagrass planter basket would be perfect for a mom that likes to grow indoor plants. I’m just getting on the bandwagon of collecting plants. They are great for improving the air quality, and they look so cute! This planter would be adorable with a plant, like a snake, fiddle leaf, or monstera plant in it.
6. Watering Can
This gold watering can is beautiful! If your mom loves indoor plants, having a stylish and functional watering can is essential! I love this gold one!
7. Plants
Who knew you could order plants from Amazon? You can basically order anything from them todays. Go get some of your mom’s favorite plants from a local nursery, or if you’d rather order a plant and have it delivered to you quickly, this snake plant from Amazon is a great option. As one who definitely doesn’t have a green thumb, I am proud to say that I’ve kept my snake plant alive for around nine months now! They are definitely resilient and easy to care for.
Clean Beauty
Ah! Clean beauty – one of my favorite things to purchase! I’m all about using products made without toxic chemicals that absorb into your body and using products with safe ingredients that nourish my body! If your mom is into that too, these are some great ones I found!
8. Perfume
Henry Rose is a company started by Michelle Pfieffer. I recently found the company, and I absolutely love what I see! This company actually TELLS WHAT’S IN THE PERFUME. They are transparent and don’t try to hide what ingredients they’re using in their products. This is so important for companies to do, but most body care companies do not. Most put “fragrance” under the ingredients, which tells you nothing! I want to know what exactly is in it. Thankfully, Henry Rose tells you, and it is made with clean ingredients.
9. Sugar Scrub
I love me some Beautycounter. Beautycounter’s Sugarbuff Body Polish is a perfect, pampering gift for mom. I love that it’s something most moms (definitely me) wouldn’t normally buy for themselves. But it’s something they would LOVE! It’s a sugar scrub that exfoliates and buffs away dull skin. And it’s also made with clean ingredients, including organic cane sugar, sweet almond oil, and evening primrose oil.
10. Body Oil
Here’s another great luxurious, pampering gift for mom from Beautycounter. Beautycounter’s Body Oil isn’t greasy, it locks in the moisture, and it leaves the skin feeling smooth and glowing! It’s great to use after a shower or bath. Or, better yet, combine this and the body polish, and your mom could apply this after using the body polish.
11. Lipstick
Clean and beautiful makeup would be another great idea! Beautycounter Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick is a creamy, moisturizing lipstick your mom would love! I love this Rosewood color (on my list to get next time!) and the Twig color (I’ve got that one!).
12. Serums
Primally Pure is a clean and natural body care company that I love! ALL moms could use a facial serum (really anyone over 30 should start using one). This set of Primally Pure Serums would be perfect! It comes with three of their serums: Clarifying Serum to brighten skin tone and minimize inflammation and breakouts, Soothing Serum to soothe sensitive skin and restore balance, and Plumping Serum to promote a youthful appearance and plump skin naturally. If you don’t know which serum would be best for your mother, this trio set would be perfect so that she can try them all out and see which one she loves the most!
Self-Care
13. Dry Brush Set
The mom who is all about self care, or who needs to incorporate more self care (basically any mom) would love this dry brush set. It is great for exfoliating the skin, reducing cellulite, improving blood circulation, and improving lymphatic flow. Again, this would make a great gift, because it’s not something most people would buy on their own, but it is so beneficial!
14. Gua Sha
This awesome set comes with a gut sha, jade roller, and rose quartz roller. I got this exact set for Christmas, and I love it! I use the gua sha to massage my neck and jaw muscles when they’re tight. But it’s also great for increasing blood flow and lymphatic drainage. The jade and rose quartz rollers are great for reducing puffiness, reducing wrinkles, and allowing your skincare products to absorb more easily.
15. Massage Gun
An investment in this massage gun would definitely be worth it for the mom that works out or who is experiencing sore or tight muscles. It’s deep tissue massager that you can use on yourself anytime. I recently got this exact one, and I love it! It is so effective at loosening tight muscles!
Food and Drink
16. Espresso Machine
If your mom loves coffee or good espresso drinks and would enjoy making her own and saving some money at Starbucks, this Calphalon Espresso Machine would be a great investment! Espresso machines can be VERY expensive. I tried to find one that wouldn’t break the bank. You could always go in together with some siblings to get a big gift for mom this year that she would love! I know I would love making my own almond milk latte each morning!
17. Mom Mug
You could get this mom mug to go along with the espresso machine or with a bag of her favorite coffee. I love how it’s cute and classy looking, not cheesy looking like many “Mom” mugs can be.
18. Coffee
Get your hard-working mom some coffee to help get her going in the mornings! If she loves choosing foods and drinks that are clean and organic, this organic coffee would be perfect for her! It’s organic, roasted in small batches, comes in whole bean to preserve freshness, and it isn’t super acid like many coffees can be.
19. Mushroom Coffee
An even healthier option with added benefits would be a Four Sigmatic Coffee Set. Four Sigmatic is a company that makes mushroom coffee. That’s right! Coffee (and tea) made with mushrooms. The mushrooms that they use have great health benefits. These two are some of my favorites. The Adaptogen Coffee Mix is made with Ashwagandha, Chaga, and Tulsi mushrooms to help you manage stress. The Chai Latte Mix is made with Turkey Tail, Reishi, and Coconut Milk Powder (for creaminess!) to help calm you (and it’s great for the gut!).
20. Matcha
I have been loving matcha lately! And what’s even better than a nice foamy matcha green tea latte? One that has collagen in it too to support healthy hair, skin, nails, bones, and joints! Vital Proteins has it!
21. Chocolate
Hu Chocolate is a delicious, clean chocolate made with organic cocoa, organic cane sugar, and few more ingredients. I love these, and I bet your mom would too!
Jewelry
22. Necklaces
Made By Mary has some beautiful engraved necklaces. I love this Mama Bear one as well as the bar necklace. Perfect Mother’s Day gifts for a mom that loves simple and classy-looking jewelry!
23. Earrings
For more statement pieces of jewelry, Kendra Scott earrings would be perfect! These ones are gold-plated brass with white mother of pearl, and they’re beautiful!
Clothing
24. Mama Sweatshirt
This Mama Sweatshirt from Etsy is adorable and great for that trendy mom!
25. Running Shoes
These New Balance Running Shoes are so cute! Even if you don’t run a lot, these are cute and stylish for wearing ANYTIME They are lightweight and would be great for wearing on days when you’re gonna be doing lots of walking
26. Slippers
Ugg Slippers would be great for the comfy-loving mom. That’s me! I have these and love wearing them around the house to keep my feet warm (I’m cold natured and HATE going barefoot on the cold inside floor.).
For the Home
27. Stackable Jewelry Box
I got this stackable jewelry box for Christmas and LOVE it! It is so cute and is a great way to keep all that jewelry organized!
28. Cheese Board
This cheese board from Amazon is so pretty! It would be great for entertaining. Your mom could use it as a cheese/charcuterie board. Or, it could even be used as everyday decor.
29. Essential Oil Diffuser
This essential oil diffuser is a cute and perfect gift for the mom that loves healing using natural remedies or just likes the smell of essential oils. I love that this one is simple and white and isn’t super distracting-looking.
Bags
30. Backpack Purse
This backpack purse from Target is perfect for a trendy mom on-the-go! It would be great, along with those black New Balances, on zoo trip or theme park days for moms with littles.
31. Suitcase
This Kenneth Cole rose gold rolling suitcase would be perfect to encourage your mom to travel (and come see you!)
I hope you liked these Mothers Day gifts and found something that your mom would love! Let me know in the comments, what are you planning on getting your mom this year? Or moms, what would you love to get this year for Mother’s Day?
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Introduction Lewis Denims continues to be running as being a maker of denims for 10 years, which is at present on the list of UK’s major companies. 300 personnel are divided more than three geographic areas, with the head Business office in Croydon.
On account of an variety of contributory aspects, There’s been a downturn in sales and income over the former 12 thirty day period time period.
Sales twenty% reduction
Financial gain 40% reduction
Returns as a result of high quality concerns fifteen%
These figures, coupled that has a worrying turnover of team, and significant manufacturing prices have ensured that a elementary critique of The full structure of the business is essential to halt even more degeneration, and to allow the corporation to re set up by itself as being a sector chief.
This report will look into the following spots:
Organisational and Managerial Composition
Organisational Lifestyle
Staff Drive
Just about every of those parts might be regarded as within the Lewis Denims framework and formal advice are going to be offered covering: Inherent strengths and weaknesses inside of Lewis Denims. Recommendations for improvement.
Organisational and Managerial Constructions
“An organisation is actually a procedure, obtaining an established composition and conscious setting up, in which people do the job and contend with each other inside a coordinated and cooperative fashion to the accomplishment of recognised tasks”
The above mentioned paragraph is a typical definition of what tends to make an organisation. The kind of composition will impact almost everything with regards to the organisation, including the interactions involving people, who’s empowered inside the authority to make choices, And the way facts is communicated through the organisation. Obtaining the proper construction in place to fit the aims in the organisation, and the aspirations of its workers is critical if the enterprise will be to prosper.
Lewis Denims at present operates by using a geographical composition. Three manufacturing amenities can be found in the Northern, Central, and Southern areas of the uk. This geographic grouping of capabilities can be a feasible selection for some organisations, Tesco PLC being a main case in point. Tesco requirements retail outlets for most cities to permit It truly is buyers to acquire the goods it provides.
The geographical construction may have several unique pros: Responding promptly to community desires and difficulties, allowing for the organisation to be extra delicate to buyer and employee wants. Bureaucratic ‘crimson tape’ can be decreased if Every single division is empowered with extra decision creating authority. You will find a larger capacity to tailor operations to community distinctions, for instance language, legislation etc.
On the other hand, there can be sizeable drawbacks: The duplication of facilities and roles. Extra administration positions are necessary. Not enough unity in objectives and way of semi autonomous units.
Lewis Jeans has small requirement for your geographic composition into the organisation and lots of the negatives discussed manifest themselves within just the corporation. The argument for 3 plants could reasonably be produced if Lewis Denims have been producing many items which required diverse processes, personnel specialisations, tooling and machinery, and supplying these solutions to differing marketplaces with exclusive requires. A business which effectively manufactures just one merchandise vary may possibly get pleasure from a person central production plant. It may be argued that additional storage and distribution depots might be useful, and will result in a more economical manufacturing procedure, with productive distribution through the British isles.
The simplified organisational chart below demonstrates how the organisation might be streamlined. The inbound links flowing from leading to bottom reveal the hierarchical composition (the path of authority from prime to bottom). The horizontal strains reveal the strains of communications which should exist between useful spots. Just about every ‘spot’ kinds a specialised crew that will motivate staff Operating.
A Central Management Workforce consisting of professionals in Each and every subject make strategic choices on business aims and coverage. Every day meetings will allow existing and long run troubles to become made the decision promptly and effectively. Decrease degree professionals, who has to be developed by means of schooling, appraisals etcetera, could make conclusions over the day to day working of their departments. This allows the management staff to look at ‘The larger photo’ instead of be consumed via the each day manufacturing, product sales and distribution challenges.
Purposeful Structure
The simplified organisational chart higher than demonstrates how a useful structure may fit for Lewis Denims. The enterprise is divided according to the business function performed by each Division. Each purposeful place performs its have specialist function in working to the goals in the organisation. Teams of experts are delegated Command about distinct work locations, Hence steering clear of duplication in just the company. Likely troubles about inter departmental transfers and rivalry can arise but it is for that administration group to solve these types of troubles in advance of they take place.
Merchandise Centered Framework
An organisation is divided because of the products it sells. Just about every product or service division performs all of its company capabilities, while Operating in the direction of the organisations aims and targets. With only one principal item, or simply a variation to the concept, this structural framework would not reward Lewis Denims.
Matrix Structure
In a big organisation it could be beneficial to allow users of the company for being inside more than one functional group. The introduction of ‘Product or service Advancement Teams’ which can make more than one item (jeans, denim jackets) can be handy. Marketing and Gross sales may very well be joined, with professionals Operating in both equally regions.
Matrix structures do Have got a quantity of benefits: The organisation can focus on many aims simultaneously. Overall flexibility to adapt and respond to modifying requires and methods. Trade of Strategies concerning multi function employees, rather than the insular method of isolated departments.
The ‘matrix approach’ may lead to an overcomplicated framework, with staff members getting rid of sight of the most important aims of the organisation, a on account of more than one chain of command, power struggles can manifest.
The geographical construction of Lewis Denims can not be justified in the current time. 1 central production device would make excellent company perception, supplying premises could be adapted, or new premises Found. Alternatively, North and South generation services with an additional central distribution depot may enable acceptable money savings, coupled with an increased efficiency. A different single output unit might make it possible for for a reduction in staff members by approximately 30 40%, dependent on advancement in procedures, technological innovation etc. Relocation of staff members can be feasible if area distribution depots are launched. Ultimate consideration to destinations would wish to take into account consumer spots, export marketplaces and the need for storage. If products and solutions are transferred in a short time then an individual distribution unit may perhaps suffice.
An extra advantage of a single manufacturing device could be the opportunity to apply a sturdy excellent control method to guarantee satisfactory benchmarks. There might be additional aspects associated with the quality situation, which will be reviewed later.
Managerial Structure
At present, authority and selection building is firmly centralised at head Office environment, with Mr. Bart Lewis building all choices, and cascading those decisions down to his professionals within the creation models. The flow of communications is a great deal in the downward direction, with administrators purely to blame for finishing up the Instructions of your Running Director. The hierarchical basic principle stemmed with the theories of Bruno Lussato. The ‘Scalar Concept’ viewed an organisation as a group of grades, arranged within a sequence. Superior grades carried authority which might be delegated towards the quality immediately under. Reduce grades carried no authority in any respect. Authority descended through the best to The underside along a properly defined scale of posts. In The present method inside Lewis Jeans, tiny authority is delegated in the slightest degree, with supervisors small a lot more than supervisors, passing down the orders from previously mentioned.
Administration Types
Lippitt White are among lots of researchers who have discovered A variety of leadership kinds. Tightly managed (autocratic) The chief on your own will make conclusions, with staff members being informed of such decisions and then carrying out the task. Democratic (Persuasive or Consultative) The chief tends to make the selections, then persuades employees that his decision is the proper a person. The leader consults staff members just before a choice is created. The leader has the final say, but can take employees sights into consideration. Laissez faire (loose) Views usually are not forced on staff members, without having formal construction for final decision building.
Not one of the previously mentioned is the right method, Nonetheless they do have differing results on Those people throughout the organisation. The style adopted at Lewis Jeans is autocratic in nature. Such a administration design may have a negative impact on middle supervisors and employees alike. Managers could come to feel that they are not trustworthy or empowered to manage their departments. The organisation is output orientated, and this will definitely have an affect on motivation of all team. A supportive management model, as argued by Charles Useful is claimed to foster: Worker pleasure. Reduced staff members turnover and grievance costs. Less inter team conflicts.
With very large levels of team turnover, the type of management could possibly have an important role to Participate in During this area. Drive can be important and this could be reviewed further more on In this particular report.
Spans of Handle
The span of Regulate in just an organisation is important. General Sir Iain Hamilton the moment explained that, “Nobody Mind can efficiently Handle more than 6 or 7 other brains”. It’s been verified by way of investigate that the span of Regulate (the quantity of subordinates that somebody is immediately chargeable for) needs to be 3 six.
At the moment Mr. Lewis controls sixteen professionals At the moment, 5 in Every single of your factories along with a centralised profits supervisor. Each manufacturing unit has eleven professionals and three supervisors. This is simply not an productive allocation of electric power and authority. A single particular person having day after day accountability for all regions of an organisation, many of which might not be his location of experience can produce failings in selected functions. Because the organisational chart on page 4 demonstrates, with an increased standard of belief and authority vested in Qualified, skilled supervisors, the ‘span of Handle’ may be substantially reduced for Mr. Lewis, but widened for reduce amount administration team. This might allow Mr. Lewis to concentrate on the ‘strategic’ selection generating on the organisation within a central management crew, while allowing for lessen level professionals to concentrate on the daily problems with manufacturing, distribution, income, and marketing and advertising. Typical managerial meetings would permit for updates on creation, sales targets and organisational goals which may improve due to the dynamic mother nature on the apparel industry. An acceptable structure would include weekly or month to month targets communicated to your liable professionals. Daily communication as occurs At the moment will only reinforce managers opinions that they’re not allowed to ‘deal with’. The circulation of interaction are going to be up in addition to down the chain of command, giving regional professionals and subordinates a job in choice creating. Individuals while in the nearby services should be able to offer high quality responses on challenges of inventory, high quality, retention troubles etcetera. This enables the administration group to adjust their aims and targets in accordance with the latest facts out there. In combination with this, a perfectly organised system of recording and checking will make sure all communication, orders, product sales, returns and forecasts can be utilized as historic info to assist long run conclusions.
Organisational Tradition
The composition of the organisation is strongly influenced through the lifestyle inside it. A definition of society is “the best way we see and do points around below”. History, traditions and composition are influencing things on a company’s lifestyle. Conduct of new employees within an organisation is often affected with the ‘norms’ of conduct currently prevalent. The necessity to ‘fit in’ and be ‘approved’ can often place force on folks to conform. Lifestyle can adjust after a while as new folks sign up for the organisation, and as exterior component improve.
Charles Useful observed behaviour in numerous organisations and explained 4 principal varieties of culture.
Energy Lifestyle
The centralisation of electricity is the main element of this sort of organisation. A single person would make all the choices. Individuals might feel suppressed by These with ability. A ‘Electricity Tradition’ is apparent in just Lewis Denims.
Job Tradition
Usually located in huge organisations divided into levels of offices and officers. Ability is hierarchical and determined by anyone’s place within the organization. Stringent task descriptions and communications prevail. Hardly any scope for specific development or improvement.
Job Lifestyle
A career or project orientated organisation. The undertaking dictates how a staff will work, not demanding, set down procedures and restrictions. The freedom and suppleness might make for your fulfilling perform setting. As a result of deficiency of formality, the administration and Charge of a job society might be hard.
Human being Tradition
An organisation using a cluster of men and women, all Operating at the exact same degree. Hierarchies cannot be formed without mutual consent.
Transforming a lifestyle to suit the goals from the organisation is just not simple. Some writers feel that the society is produced via the individuals, along with a supervisor simply cannot change it on the whim. It can be commonly agreed which the steps of administrators might have a profound affect about the society within an organisation, way more so than composed statements about what should really come about.
A go far from the ‘power culture’ within Lewis Denims could have profound results over the Mind set of workers. Empowering managers to produce selections, to run their departments, and to make self confidence and want within the workforce, to thrive for the two them selves and with the organisation. A narrower span of Management for your administration team will power them to concentrate on the course of your business enterprise and not be specifically involved in the intricacies of output, distribution, and internet marketing. Giving ideal constructions, high quality supervisors, devices of work, and staff enthusiasm demands are achieved, the Managing Director and his crew have to be figureheads with the organisation, inspiring self confidence, fairness and have confidence in in all.
Staff members Drive
Lewis Denims has formulated a development to get a rapid turnover of staff members. Lower than 50% are actually inside of the organization for over a calendar year. This makes challenges for your organisation: An absence of specialised and qualified staff. Minimal Morale amongst latest team. Weak graphic in the wider community, from where by new workers might occur. An absence of crew vision. Minor enthusiasm to excel, also to increase into the challenges struggling with the corporate.
Professionals can only conduct very well, and accomplish the objectives demanded if they have an Similarly enthusiastic team working with them.
To help make a practical Assessment of the staff at Lewis Jeans, it’s important to relate to some investigation into determination, and lack of it.
Abraham Maslow
Maslow popularised the theory that people have desires. Maslow created a ‘Hierarchy of Wants’ and concluded that if the needs of somebody were achieved at a person level an increased degree of motivation would build. The concentrations from cheapest to best are: Physiological Demands Shelter Protection Like Belonging Esteem Self Actualisation
When placed on the workplace it can be seen that perform can provide a means of supporting folks fulfill their desires. Not Absolutely everyone has precisely the same demands, so this needs to be taken into account.
Frederick Hertzberg
Hertzberg carried out investigation according to interviews to see what satisfied and dissatisfied staff. He found a range off regions which ended up a potential cause for dissatisfaction. He known as these ‘Hygiene Factors’. Only when the hygiene aspects happen to be sufficiently fulfilled can other components boost effectiveness. These are named ‘Motivators’.
By thinking about the framework, management model, leadership and tradition at Lewis Denims, and then contemplating the aspects pointed out previously mentioned, it will become clearer regarding why the retention of personnel is at a reduced ebb. The supplying of financial bonuses and these incentives can provide short term remedies. It’s important to think about that these production bonuses, coupled with lower levels of commitment inside of the corporation are the key issue affecting the lousy high quality of products. Workers have small loyalty to your organisation, and might see that turning out substantial portions of products, regardless of top quality may lead to practical additions to wage packets. There is a wider selection of demands and motivators for some workers. When they sense used, undervalued, and have small prospect of self advancement then determination to execute will put up with. No matter whether it requires leaving the organization, or Functioning at concentrations that cut down high quality purely to realise monetary bonuses. These signs or symptoms are all Evidently obvious within the company.
Nevertheless, Additionally it is a basis to style techniques which can relieve this kind of challenges. Motivating the workforce by means of empowerment, delegation, recognition and an opportunity to enhance them selves will encourage an actual improve during the workforce.
Workers Appraisals
Frequent staff appraisals are A vital part of establishing a company’s human means. A annually meeting with Every member of workers permits both sides to spotlight parts the place general performance has become excellent, and to look at areas of issues which can need some awareness. It permits the appraisee to focus on growth needs they may have; This might consist of instruction programs or aspirations for advertising. The appraiser requires to make certain a fair and non confrontational approach is adopted, and to make it very clear the Conference is for the benefit of the two parties. Ideally, the appraiser and appraisee ought to have appropriate paperwork to document their views a minimum of 2 three weeks before the appraisal Assembly. When the dialogue takes place, a ‘Conference of minds’ should really take place, with each side agreed on a way ahead for the subsequent 12 months. An ideal process of referral to another supervisor ought to be in position in the event arrangement can not be achieved. The procedure has to be clear and straightforward. Team could become resentful of appraisal systems if they are not taken care of to the many details encompassing the program.
Recommendations for Modify
Lewis Jeans as been operating under the identical organisational and managerial framework for some 10 yrs. In modern situations functionality has dropped and most of the issues are already established with the organisation itself. This can be modified. Variations in construction may be produced reasonably quickly. Cultural modify can take noticeably longer. Solid Management will Participate in an important position in switching this lifestyle. The tips down below should be carried out as soon as practicable in order that modify can take location. Having a modify like this there must be described as a transitional period of time, although the impetus for modify must be fast.
Initiate modifications to your purposeful framework for the organization. Significant preparing will likely be needed to put into action modifications in property use and re deployment of workers. This might not be doable in selected scenarios and choices must be manufactured. Redundancies can be unavoidable, but really should be A final vacation resort. There is no reason why the organisation are not able to introduce many structures to pay for the most effective possibilities to purposeful departments. Inside the Finance Office You will find a need for formal buildings mainly because of the procedural systems which have to be adopted. This could almost absolutely set down relatively prescriptive definitions of what employees need to do. Inside a creation or distribution Section there’ll be noticeably extra scope for staff to display particular person flair and crew Performing traits. You can find more option for an informal framework to these departments. This doesn’t imply that an autocratic management fashion is well suited for any Office, but demonstrates that diverse organisational and administration structures can co exist in just 1 organisation.
Administration and Leadership design must modify. A Central Management Team will decide on aims and aims. This should take into consideration enter from all amounts of the organisation. A Staff members Council letting workers to lead on the accomplishment of Lewis Jeans will without doubt inspire workers. Meetings with all levels of administration will be sure that supervisors really feel trusted and empowered to manage their own personal departments, the spots wherein their knowledge lies.
Changes in administration style will certainly have an impact on the ‘tradition’ inside of Lewis Jeans. The ‘electrical power culture’ which now exists is detrimental to the long run success with the business enterprise. Persons will determine the accomplishment or failure of the organisation. A transfer towards a ‘process tradition’ in which employees work in groups, in which There exists tiny want for authoritarian administration, exactly where people think that they’re able to thrive and acquire, must be the aspiration of the corporation. There can nevertheless become a self discipline inside the culture, but it should be far more orientated in direction of ‘self discipline’ instead that autocracy.
Determination of personnel really should be a point of interest. Each of the suggestions higher than will add to this. Economic incentive, if delivered the right way can to a specific extent motivate staff. There are lots of other aspects included. A share of revenue rather than output bonuses will emphasis workers on organization accomplishment rather then temporary individual get. The necessity to assure quality of goods Therefore growing the good name of Lewis Denims will lead to good results and higher gains. These successes, which the workforce could have performed a direct role in, will lead to financial reward and personal pleasure.
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Very interesting and insightful analysis! The series that I kept thinking back to as I listened was George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series (I haven’t seen the HBO adaptation, so let’s put that aside for now). On the one hand, the world he created has a very strong patriarchy, and we could have a discussion as to how necessary that was (I lean that it wasn’t). On the other hand, he has received praise for writing female characters with strong agency in a way that suggests that he is attacking the notions of patriarchy, passing the “sexy lamp test”, even when taking into account your very valid claim about works supposedly fighting gender norms actually can end up supporting them, and when asked how he does it, snarkily replied, “I find it helps to think of them as people first.” However, the (Straight) Male Gaze is very present in the depiction of many of his female characters, even when the chapter is from said female characters, especially Daenerys and Cersei, with the former being especially troubling because she is twelve at the start of the series and sixteen as of the most recent book, and although I don’t have statistics on this, I suspect most of the comments about how well he writes female characters are from men. A lot of food for thought in a decidedly mixed bag of a series, even when ignoring the glacial publication pace.
Game of Thrones is certainly far from the worst when it comes to men writing women. It’s got lots of great women characters, and it doesn’t have anything silly like man magic that’s stronger than woman magic. That said, it does have a LOT of sexual violence, and that’s frankly a problem whether it’s gratuitous or not.
Personally, I HATE HATE HATE it when male writes write from a female POV and yet have to stress all the time how hot the woman is in situations where it makes no sense doing so.
I wouldn’t mind at all a female protagonist who was hot and who knew it, and who had a REASON in a particular situation to think about her own looks and how hot she is. But some male writers are like… If he was gonna describe me at work, from my own POV, he’d go “Dvärghundspossen sighed deeply, rolling her large green eyes. This philosophical problem proved more difficult to solve than she had anticipated. She stretched, raising her toned arms above her head, and sighed again, pressing her firm round breasts against her tight shirt. This was getting nowhere. She rose on slender legs and moved over to the book shelf…” THIS IS NOT HOW WOMEN THINK OF THEMSELVES IN RANDOM EVERYDAY SITUATIONS!
The only thing WORSE is when an author (and really, female authors are just as bad here) tries to convey that the heroine is a) super hot but b) humble and with low self esteem. It usually goes something like this: “I looked critically into the mirror. How could anyone ever love me? My eyes were too large for my face. My breasts were disproportionally large compared to my tiny waist, and had this annoying way of bouncing as soon as I moved. Except for my breasts, I was so thin that it looked like I might disappear any minute. And what’s up with my eye lashes? So thick that they looked like weeds growing out of my eye lids…”
I mean, of course it’s possible for a woman to be traditionally hot and not realize, but in that case, she’d focus on, IDK, blackheads on her nose and flab on her thighs or uneven teeth etc when staring into the mirror.
The “she’s hot but doesn’t know it” cliche is one of the more annoying ones out there. Chris actually covered that in her critique of Handbook for Mortals.
I remember now that you mention it!
Yes, that whole ‘she bounced down the stairs with her boobs bouncing around her’ type of description when it doesn’t make a sense to focus on the looks at all is pretty annoying. There’s a whole Tumbler about that, here’s the link ().
And a woman who thinks she’s not good-looking would probably focus on stuff like blackheads or flabby thighs or something of that kind, not on how her body is shaped like a man’s wet dream. Because even the least-fashion-interested woman would know whether or not her general build is considered attractive or not.
Good point. Personally, I don’t consider this to be just weird writing, it’s also vaguely creepy. Is the author trying to write porn, or is he (or she) even, ehem, “getting off” on their own writing ? Sure reads like it…
As a stark contrast to that sort of writing, here’s an (almost clinical, but humane) description of Ilia Volyova, by Alastair Reynolds (from one of his Revelation Space series works):
“The woman’s face was unremarkable. Almost monochromatically pale of complexion, short dark hair, and a facial structure somewhere between elfin and skeletal, framing deepset, narrow, slanted eyes which dispensed little compassion. She had hardly changed at all. But then, that was the point of Ultras. If subjective decades had passed for Sylveste since their last meeting, then for Volyova it might only have been a handful of years; a tenth or a twentieth of the time.”
That’s about the only longer description you ever get of Volyova in the books, short of Khouri, another female character, noting Volyova’s ambiguous age (due to time dilation). We get more of a description of what Volyova wears, and far more insight into her character and her interactions with the rest of her small fellow crew, than any sort of physical descriptions. And Volyova’s a complex person. She’s serious, funny, very resourceful, brave, sometimes ruthless and foolhardy, not one to easily make friends but capable of very firm, near-familial friendships, okay with humans decked out it transhumanist cyborg implants but herself preferring to stay ordinary, ready to carry out great personal sacrifices if she can help others, sometimes unreasonably determined to get to the bottom of a tech mystery that’s been bugging her for decades…
An interesting and complex woman all around, and what she even looks like becomes more of an afterthought and not really all that interesting. Though I love the little hint that she doesn’t want to be seen as compassionate on the outside, but as the story involving her progresses, we see she is a lot more compassionate – without being melodramatic about it – than she ever lets on. Cool antihero lady (who’s not trying to be cool at anything). She makes a great duo with newcomer crew member Khouri once the circumstances bring them together in cooperation, and I won’t spoil who’s her only real friend among the crew members of her home ship.
This was a great podcast. Loved the topic. Is there going to be a part 2?
I especially liked the advice about writing a woman as a guy with different pronouns. I think I read that in another article on the site, but I don’t remember. Another good point, that Ariel mentioned, was the disappearing character.
You folks do great work and inspire others (at least me) to do the same.
We did end kind of abruptly didn’t we? That happens some times when we lose track off the time. I don’t know if we’ll do a part 2, but there’s certainly more to say on this topic.
Great podcast, folks! It’s interesting that despite there not being much advice for women writing male POV, authors like J K Rowling had to conceal their gender when first publishing because those in the industry assumed boys and men would not read male POV books written by women.
One reason for that might be that a lot of media is written from a male point of view, which makes it easy for female writers to emulate that, whereas only little media is from another point of view, which makes it harder for men to write women (or straight people write gay characters or others).
By the way, a lot of romance writers in the past wrote under a female pen name, despite being men. It goes both ways, depending on genre.
While I’m not a fan of Harry Potter (I don’t hate it, simply don’t care much either way), but to me writing from a male POV is not a problem with JK Rowling.
I’ve seen female authors sometimes write very unconvincing male POV scenes – for example a straight male character focusing on how handsome (or un-handsome) other male characters are. Or male characters focusing more on what sort of shoes someone has than what he/she says.
I don’t know, but as a straight male I usually can’t recall anything about the shoes people had on a business meeting the day before
Okay, I think something flew over my head. From what I remember of the podcast, it is these things:
1. Mind your privilege.
2. Don’t over-sexualize your female characters, because that’s stupid and unrealistic. (talking about bringing attention to unnecessary things while their just doing normal actions).
3. Write women like men, except with different pronouns.
4. Sexy lamp test.
Regarding 1: Good in concept, but is awkward in practice. This either results in two things: 1. I write a female character with privilege, and that’s pretty good, or 2. In order to make it more realistic (as realistic as you suggest it to be), I write one without privilege, which isn’t even an option because I’d get lambasted. As a male, pale-latino (does that count as white? I don’t know) I’d likely unconsciously write female characters exactly like male characters in regards to societal standing, unless there’s a gimmick in the society that makes me do otherwise, so either this advice is pretty neutral, as in it doesn’t quite affect the way I write, or it is detrimental, because I can go on and try to apply privilege consciously and fail at doing so, resulting in shoddy character writing/development.
Regarding 2: Makes sense. Even from a male perspective, doing that looks genuinely stupid.
Regarding 3: Okay. Genuine advice, but the existence of this podcast suggests that there is something more to writing women, so this doesn’t quite help in the way that I’d want it to, since I came to this podcast to see the actual techniques of writing women, not to just be given advice that seems like a bit of a cop-out.
Regarding 4: Again, genuine advice, except this advice shouldn’t just be exclusive to writing women, it should be relatively universal to all characters. You wouldn’t want any of them to be superfluous, would you?
Those are my thoughts about the podcast. Like I said at the beginning, I’m sure some nuance flew over my head, but, overall, I didn’t quite find listening to this podcast very productive, but it was nice to listen to nonetheless.
So I on the whole I agree with this other than one sentence that Chris says that was something along the lines of “just because some women read it and thought it was fine doesn’t mean it is because they might not have been looking for sexist tropes or stereotypes.” I think this is the wrong way of looking at this issue. Now maybe it was just the specific example that was given where the author or letting a personal friend or family member read it. I can agree that is not the most reliable method to determine whether the way you wrote your female characters has issues because if they know you personally as the writer and know you are not a sexist ass hole that plays a part it that conclusion that your intent was not sexist. However I feel like suggesting that if a male author writes a female story about about a female character then he needs to specifically have a feminist editor that will specifically be looking for sexism critic it to make sure he isn’t be sexist is ridiculous. If someone is specifically looking for discrimination of any kind in anything that is
just ment to be a believable story they’ll be able to twist the narrative to prove that discrimination is present. They’ll be able to to find some minor wording or detail that they can point at and say that’s discrimination. It doesn’t matter if the author treats the male and female characters completely identically. They can describe the male characters’ rippling biceps and chiseled abdomen but as soon as they describe their female characters bust size it’s going to be pointed out as sexist against women if you’re taking it to a specifically feminist editor that is looking for sexism.
I get that there is a fine line to be drawn there but basically what I am saying is that the work should be taken as a whole and everything should be evaluated as a whole and if you’re specifically looking for injustice and discrimination you are not being fair to the piece as a whole. For example you could have a sexist/racist character in your story but that doesn’t automatically make your whole story sexist or racist. Acknowledging ugly realities doesn’t make the work ugly. |
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Amnesty International calls on Bahrain to uphold citizens’ rights.
Turks Boycott Schools in Protest of Islamization of Education
By Ben Ariel
Secular Turks opposed to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan take to the streets to demand a secular education.iite Islam, as well as leading education union Egitim Sen, according to the AFP news agency., AFP reported. There were also protests in Istanbul.
Secular Turks and Alevis in particular have been angered by the compulsory religion lessons used in schools under a system that has been amended by Erdogan’s ruling Islamic-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Alevis are upset that the compulsory classes prioritize Sunni Islam, the dominant religion of Turkey which is practiced by almost all the current ruling elite.
Indeed, throughout Erdogan’s time in power there have been more signs of Turkey turning more extremist. In 2013, the Turkish Parliament tightened restrictions on the sale and advertising of alcoholic beverages and has charged individuals with insulting Islamic religious values over comments made on social media.
In December, Erdogan vowed to make lessons in the Arabic-alphabetOttoman language compulsory in high schools, despite objections from secularists.
Thousands of Alevis had rallied last weekend in Istanbul in a mass rally demanding more rights for their community, AFP reported.
Alevis are by far Turkey's largest religious minority, estimated to form between 10-20 percent of the population, but are not recognized by the state as an official group.
Only Jewish or Christian children in Turkey can be excused from the religious education classes.
Many activists have been angered by the interventions of the AKP in the Turkish education system, which they allege have undermined the country's secular system founded by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Raif Badawi escapes weekly flogging again in Saudi Arabia
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He has not been seen by a doctor, according to the international human-rights organization.
Badawi is a 32-year-old blogger and activist. His wife and three children are refugees living in Sherbrooke, Que.
His case was transferred to the Saudi criminal court last week.
Badawi was arrested in June 2012 after criticizing the Saudi regime and expressing views critical of Islam on his blog.
Amnesty International is calling for Badawi's sentence to be quashed and for him to be released immediately and unconditionally so he can join his family in Canada.
UN envoy to Syria says Assad a key figure to ending bloodshed
The United Nations envoy to Syria has said the country's president has a key role to play in ending almost four years of war. This is the first time that any UN official has made such a statement.
The UN envoy, Staffan de Mistura made the statement during a joint press conference with Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz in Vienna on Friday.
"President [Bashar al-]Assad is part of the solution," de Mistura said. "I will continue to have very important discussions with him."
De Mistura added that "the only solution is a political solution."
This was the first time that any UN official has named the Syrian president, whose government and military forces have been accused by rights groups such as Human Rights Watch of major abuses, a being part of any solution to the conflict.
De Mistura added that if no solution to the conflict was found, "the only one who takes advantage of it is ISIS Daesh," referring to "Islamic State" jihadi group that has seized large swathes of Syria and Iraq by its Arabic name. The group is a "monster waiting for this conflict to take place in order to be able to take advantage," he added.
Opposition angered
The UN envoy's words sparked an angry response from opposition groups, including the Western-backed National Coalition.
"I think de Mistura is fooling himself if he thinks that Assad is part of the solution," Coalition member Samir Nashar told the AFP news agency by telephone from Istanbul. "If Assad was really interested in fighting Daesh, he would have sent his troops to Raqa rather than to Douma."
Raqa is the self-declared Islamic State capital in northern Syria, while Douma is a rebel-held town that is part of the Ghouta area, where the London-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights claims more than 180 people, including around 30 children have been killed in a government bombing campaign over the past few weeks alone.
Later de Mistura, though, clarified his remarks in a telephone interview with a Reuters reporter, saying that Assad was "part of the solution for the reduction of the violence."
"I am not talking about a final solution," added. "That is something that only the Syrians, if you had asked me, would have to decide upon. The main point was he is part of the solution in reducing violence."
The Syrian conflict, which broke out in March 2011 after Assad sought to put down peaceful pro-democracy protests is believed to have killed more than 200,000 people and has displaced millions of others.
Afghan Taliban now smuggle drugs and gems like the mafia - United Nations report
Afghanistan's Taliban Islamist movement is increasingly funded by criminal enterprises including heroin laboratories, illegal ruby and emerald mines and kidnapping, making negotiated peace harder, according to a UN Security Council report.
The report said there was a new "scale and depth" to the Taliban's integration with criminal networks, which includes directly running marble mines, production and export of narcotics and kidnapping for ransom.
Diverse financing, including foreign donations, helped the Taliban survive 13 years of US-led war in Afghanistan, analysts say.
"They are increasingly acting more like 'godfathers' than a 'government in waiting'," a panel of experts who advise the Security Council on sanctions said in the report published on Tuesday.
In 2014 the Taliban inflicted heavy casualties on Afghan security forces as foreign allies withdrew most of their troops. More civilians were killed in 2014 than in any other year of the war, according to the United Nations.
The UN report called for sanctions to disrupt the Taliban's alleged criminal activity, warning that fighters in charge of lucrative illicit businesses would be less inclined to respond to calls by their leaders to settle for peace. of the narcotic. Fighters can often be found fighting close to heroin laboratories, the report said.
In 2014, the group fought hard for control of Sangin district in the southern province of Helmand, where a number of laboratories were located, the report said, citing Afghan officials
Why Did Afghanistan Just Suspend a Request for Heavy Weaponry from India?
By Ankit Panda
A little noticed report in the Afghan press earlier this week confirms that the Afghan government has suspended a request made for heavy weaponry from India. The request, which was originally made by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s predecessor Hamid Karzai during a trip to New Delhi, requested heavy artillery and other weaponry from India. The request was initially rejected but later revisited by the Indian government. A report in Afghanistan’s ToLo News confirms, based on Afghan government sources, that the request for heavy weaponry has been suspended.
Why the sudden change? Well, there are a variety of explanations. The first, and the least convincing, comes straight from within the Afghan government. Mohammad Mohaqeq, a staffer working for Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan’s chief executive officer, notes that ”If president the has rejected this, there is the possibility that he has thought of another place to confidently get these arms from.” The bid for Indian weaponry was one of the more public requests by the Afghan government and there have been no similar requests in the works for months now.
“I believe that the president would have a trip to India and he will not contradict all the works of the former president, we need the equipment and should get it from anywhere,” Mohaqeq adds. Relations between Afghanistan and India haven’t declined either.
The best explanation is probably that Afghanistan rescinded the request for heavy weaponry from New Delhi amid what appears to be a slow and steady process of rapprochement with Islamabad. Pakistan has made clear its interest in seeing India and Afghanistan keeping at an arm’s length. Earlier this week, Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Sartaj Aziz recommended that “external actors” following a policy of non-interference in Afghanistan’s internal matters, warning against attempts to wage a proxy war. Similarly, both Afghanistan and Pakistan are looking at expanding their cooperation on counter-terrorism amid efforts by the central government in both countries to assert control over various militant groups.
For instance, six of the perpetrators of December’s horrific attack against a school in Peshawar were apprehended on Afghan soil. Though these men were initially questioned by Afghan authorities, Pakistani authorities were reportedly in touch with the Afghan government seeing as how Mullah Fazlullah, the mastermind behind the attack, is suspected to be hiding on Afghan soil. Given the growing importance of counter-terrorism to both these countries, improving relations, at least in the short-term, is an area of common interest.
Historically, however, Pakistan’s military-intelligence community has seen Afghanistan as nothing more than a buffer state. To this end, Pakistan has been held responsible for bolstering the Afghan Taliban and undermining the ability of the central government in Kabul to govern Afghanistan’s borderlands effectively.
The Ghani government’s decision to suspend the request for heavy weaponry from India, however, doesn’t signal a major realignment in South Asia. Pakistan, although an important factor in Afghan foreign policy, can hardly offer the same sort of long-term financial support and international political ballast as India can for Afghanistan.
In a Shift, Pakistan Pats Afghanistan on the Back
By SALMAN MASOOD
In a sign of closer cooperation between often hostile neighbors, Pakistan’s military on Thursday credited Afghanistanwith.
The public acknowledgment contrasted sharply with the antagonistic relationship between the decreased into custody.”
U.S. eases restrictions on imports from private Cubans
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BY DAVID ADAMS, ARSHAD MOHAMMED AND LESLEY WROUGHTON
The United States on Friday eased restrictions on imports of goods and services from private Cuban entrepreneurs as part of Washington's rapprochement with Havana after more than half a century of enmity.
However, the U.S. State Department said many goods were excluded from the liberalization, including tobacco, vegetables and some textiles, and it was unclear whether Cuba would relax its own rules to permit Cubans to export to the United States.
The U.S. State Department said the import of all goods and services was now allowed except in certain broad categories, which also include live animals, vehicles, mineral products, machinery and some base metals.
A full list of the exclusions can be found on the State Department website. (1.usa.gov/1zdl0Ct) inCuba."
Under Cuban law, private sector entrepreneurs cannot independently import and export products or services without a government license. However, artists are allowed to sell their work to foreigners, and there is also an exotic bird cooperative that obtained a license in 2013.
Philip Peters, president of the Cuba Research Center in Alexandria, Virginia, said the step put the ball in Cuba’s court to see how it would react to opening up the private sector.
"It’s a very important barrier that’s been broken. We’ll see how the Cuban government reacts," he said, saying Obama was opening up trade in broad categories. "He’s not micro-managing. President Obama is leaving it to the imagination of both sides."
It was not immediately clear, however, what Cuban goods would find their way to the U.S. market. One sanctions expert suggested that these could include such items as artisanal soap, pottery and jewelry.
After 18 months of secret talks, Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro agreed in a Dec. 17 phone call on a breakthrough prisoner exchange, the formal reopening of embassies and an easing of some restrictions on commerce.
Obama's call for an end to the economic embargo drew resistance from Republicans who in January took control of both houses of Congress and who oppose normal relations with the Communist-run island.
However, Obama said he was ending what he called a rigid and outdated policy of isolatingCuba that had failed to achieve change on the Communist-led island.
His administration's policy shift includes allowing use of U.S. credit and debit cards, increasing the amount of money that can be sent to Cubans and allowing export of telecommunications devices and services.
Beyond securing permission from their own authorities, another problem for potential Cuban exporters may be coming up with "documentary evidence" that will satisfy the U.S. government that they are indeed private entrepreneurs.
"The problem is going to be proving that it is in fact a private-sector exporter," said Cari Stinebower, a partner with the law firm Crowell & Moring.
Making the Ukraine Cease-Fire Stick
A “glimmer of hope” but “no illusion” was the inauspicious way Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, described the Ukraine cease-fire she and President François Hollande of France brokered in talks in Minsk, Belarus, with Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine. Ms. Merkel certainly deserves a lot of credit for her determined shuttling among Kiev, Moscow, Munich, Washington and Minsk in the urgent search for a resolution of the biggest security crisis to confront Europe since the end of the Cold War.
The last cease-fire negotiated in Minsk, in September, quickly unraveled, and the new one is very limited, leaving hard problems to be settled in coming weeks and months. And in the end, it is still for Mr. Putin to decide whether this is to be a real step toward peace or just another cynical feint in his campaign to dismember Ukraine.
Mr. Putin won a lot in Minsk. The fact that the cease-fire is to start on Sunday — and not immediately, as the Ukrainians wanted — gives the Ukrainian separatists a couple more days to press their siege on Debaltseve, a key rail hub where thousands of Ukrainian troops are surrounded, and in their attack on the Black Sea port of Mariupol. If the cease-fire does take hold, which is far from certain, both sides are to pull their heavy weapons out of range of each other. Then the deal requires both sides to withdraw “foreign” fighters and equipment, though Mr. Putin has never acknowledged the obvious presence of Russian forces and weapons in eastern Ukraine.
On the political side, the agreement says Ukraine can recover full control over its border with Russia by the end of 2015, after local elections in rebel-held areas and constitutional changes that would give these areas considerable autonomy. The degree of self-rule for pro-Russian regions of eastern Ukraine is at the core of any sustainable settlement, but the negotiations will take place while Russia remains free to move men and equipment over the border.
In short, the deal is a bitter pill for Mr. Poroshenko. But he was right to accept it, and Ms. Merkel and Mr. Hollande were right to press it. The conflict has already taken 5,400 lives and has displaced hundreds of thousands, and it has ravaged Ukraine’s most industrialized regions.
Ukraine, moreover, is an economic mess, with inflation running at about 30 percent and the currency in sharp decline. Coinciding with the conclusion of the Minsk negotiations, the International Monetary Fund announced it would grant a new lifeline to Ukraine. But to get the money, Ukraine needs to start carrying out internal reforms, and for that, it needs a respite from conflict.
Russia, too, finds itself in tough economic straits as a result of economic sanctions and the fall in oil prices. Mr. Putin finds himself increasingly ostracized in the West and potentially facing not only more sanctions but a Ukraine armed with lethal Western weaponry. One reason Ms. Merkel and Mr. Hollande may have embarked on their peace mission last week, apart from increased fighting in Ukraine, was a growing clamor in the United States Congress to send lethal arms to Ukraine. That would be an irresponsible and dangerous move in the current situation, but it added urgency to the Europeans’ mission.
What remains incontrovertible is that Ukraine is Mr. Putin’s war. Mr. Putin has been offered a far better deal than he deserves. Now it is imperative for the West to keep his feet to the fire; there should be no easing of sanctions until he demonstrates a willingness to live by the agreements reached in Minsk. And if he does not, there should be no doubt of more sanctions., candidates who win two out of those three states become president.
Bush was a clear favorite for the Republican nomination in his home state of Florida. But he was less of a clear favorite in the other two states, where he has competition from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Bush garnered 10 percent support in Ohio and 12 percent in Pennsylvania with several other contenders trailing close behind. As Quinnipiac pollster Peter Brown noted, Bush is nowhere near the frontrunner that Hillary Clinton is on the Democratic side.
Clinton was the clear favorite for the Democratic nomination in all three states for 2016. Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren trailed far behind. Biden has yet to announce what his plans are for 2016 while Warren has repeatedly said she is not running. There are other Democrats waiting in the wings, however, including former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Vermont’s Independent Senator, Bernie Sanders and former Virginia Senator Jim Webb.
Clinton will receive some sort of challenge from within the Democratic Party. But for the moment, pollster Brown sees no major challenger emerging who would pose a genuine threat to her at this early stage of the race. “She is very popular with Democrats. She is also very well known, which has an upside and a downside. But there is no doubt that she is the overwhelming frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in 2016 if she chooses to run.”
Alternatives to Bush
On the Republican side, Jeb Bush would seem to be a strong contender along the lines of previous nominees such as his brother, George W. Bush, in 2000, John McCain in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2012. But it’s also clear that plenty of Republicans are not intimidated by the prospect of a Bush candidacy. That includes current and former governors like Chris Christie, Scott Walker, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal and George Pataki. Five sitting senators have also expressed varying degrees of interest about the race: Ted Cruz of Texas, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Marco Rubio of Florida, Bob Corker of Tennessee and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Two veterans of the 2012 primary campaign also seem to be preparing for a run--former Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania and former Texas Governor Rick Perry. And there are some newcomers to the national political scene who are not as well-known who may run including former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton, retired surgeon Ben Carson and businesswoman Carly Fiorina.
But the Republican field starts with Jeb Bush, who is already being asked to compare himself to the two former presidents in his family, his father, George H.W. Bush, and his brother, George W. Bush. Bush argues he already escaped the shadow of his better known relatives during his eight years as governor of Florida. “People knew that I wasn’t just the brother of (former President) George W. and the son of my beloved dad. I was my own person.”
Bush remains a favorite of many mainstream Republicans who want to field the strongest possible candidate to counter the likely Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. But Bush could encounter opposition from Republicans looking for a fresh face in 2016, says Republican analyst Scot Faulkner. “Jeb was an excellent governor in Florida. [But] Jeb’s got the wrong name. I mean, America fought a revolution so we don’t have dynasties.”
Democrats seem split on a Bush candidacy. Some see him as the strongest possible nominee to face off against Hillary Clinton. But others, like pollster Stan Greenberg, argued that there is still a negative hangover that Jeb Bush would have to contend with stemming from his brother’s time in office. “What surprised us was how weak Jeb Bush is [in a recent poll] and as one gets into an election cycle, the prospect of a Clinton-Bush election with all that that suggests, Jeb Bush faces major problems, a shellacking perhaps.”
Struggling for Visibility
Among those hoping to become a fresh face for Republican voters is Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, a favorite among libertarians who want to limit the role of government. “I am probably about as fiscally conservative as they come. I am a leader in the balanced budget movement. But I am also someone who believes in a strong national defense but not that every war is a good war to be involved with.”
Paul’s reluctance to commit U.S. troops to fight in foreign wars sets him apart from other Republican contenders like Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. They argue for a tougher U.S. line on Iran and the Islamic State and do not rule out the need for U.S. ground troops to roll back Islamic State gains in the Middle East.
A preview of the 2016 Republican debates on dealing with the Islamic State will play out in the weeks ahead when the Senate takes up President Obama’s proposal for an authorization of force to expand and sustain military operations against ISIL. The Senate debate should offer voters plenty of indication as to how far the various Republican White House hopefuls would go in any military effort targeting the Islamic State.
A recent poll targeting three crucial states in U.S. presidential elections—Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida—found Jeb Bush with a slight lead in the large Republican field. But Quinnipiac pollster Peter Brown says it is still too early to draw many conclusions about next year’s campaign. “The tentative leader, if there is one, is probably Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida and obviously the son of one president and the brother of another. Mr. Bush is not anywhere near as strong a candidate for the Republican nomination as Mrs. Clinton is for the Democratic nomination. Mr. Bush is probably the candidate best able to compete everyplace.”
Some Republicans hope to avoid a repeat of the 2012 Republican primary campaign. Mitt Romney eventually emerged as the nominee but only after he took a lot of political hits from a large field of Republican rivals. But Republican strategist Phillip Stutts says this year’s emerging crop of Republican contenders is much stronger and deserves to be heard through numerous debates. “We should put all these candidates out. Let the process play out. Let the smart guys out there talk about their policies. Let’s have a robust debate and have fun with it and see what comes out of that.”
Even though no one has officially jumped into the race, the debate among Republican contenders has already begun and from all the early indications it looks to be a lengthy, difficult and exciting battle for the Republican nomination well into next year.
President Obama calls triple N.C. shooting of three Muslim students "brutal and outrageous"
Pakistan - 7 militants killed in Tirah air strikes
Seven suspected militants were killed and 15 others injured in air strikes by Pakistan Air Force planes in Tirah valley in Khyber tribal region on Thursday.
Official sources said that PAF planes targeted militant hideouts in Dwa Thoe, Sarrai, Sheikh Kot, Tor Darra, Nangrosa and Speen Drand localities early in the morning.
They said that at least seven militants were killed and 15 injured in the air sorties which destroyed seven hideouts, officials said.
\On Monday, 12 suspected militants were killed and 15 others injured in similar attacks in the same localities.
The official claim about casualties could not be independently verified.
The banned Lashkar-i-Islam group’s spokesman, Salamuddin Ayubi, told Dawn by phone that military planes had targeted civilian houses and that none of their men had been killed.
He warned of carrying out attacks in unidentified cities in Punjab if military operation against the outfit was not stopped forthwith.
Pakistan - ISI cultivated Taliban to counter Indian action against Pakistan: Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf, the former Pakistani military ruler accused of sheltering and supporting the Taliban after 2001, has called for an end to the backing of militant “proxies” in Afghanistan.
.”. Karzai infuriated both Musharraf and Ashfaq Kayani, his successor as army chief, by spurning offers to help train Afghanistan’s embryonic army. Instead, Karzai sent cadets to India, where Musharraf believes they were “indoctrinated” against Pakistan.
Speaking in his luxurious Karachi home, the former army chief repeatedly hinted at what is now widely accepted among diplomats and analysts: that the nominal western ally assisted both Nato forces in Afghanistan and the Taliban they were fighting against in a bid to counter the perceived influence of arch-rival India. “Pakistan had its own proxies, India had its proxies, which is unhealthy. I do admit this, it is most unhealthy. It is not in favour of Afghanistan, or Pakistan or India. It must stop,” he said.
Musharraf said Pakistani spies in the Inter-Services Intelligence directorate (ISI) cultivated the Taliban after 2001 because Karzai’s government was dominated by non-Pashtuns, the country’s largest ethnic group, and officials who were thought to favour India. “Obviously we were looking for some groups to counter this Indian action against Pakistan,” he said. “That is where the intelligence work comes in. Intelligence being in contact with Taliban groups. Definitely they were in contact, and they should be.”
The army remains deeply suspicious of India, a country that has beaten Pakistan in three conflicts since independence and played a critical role in the secession of Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971. Musharraf insists he is not an “India hater”, but bristles at what he says is western bias towards Pakistan’s giant neighbour. “‘Ind.”
Like many soldiers, he is convinced that India, through its Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), backs regional separatists in an effort to break up Pakistan. .”
Musharraf has become increasingly vocal in recent months as his position in the country steadily improves after he suffered a series of setbacks in the wake of his disastrous return from self-exile in 2013. A ban on standing in elections quashed his hopes of entering parliament. He was ensnared by a series of legal cases, including one murder charge. Most seriously of all, Nawaz Sharif, the prime minister Musharraf ousted in a coup in 1999, won a landslide victory and initiated a treason trial for which the former dictator could be hanged if found guilty.
But Sharif’s power has been curbed by a series of bruising fights with Pakistan’s powerful military establishment and the treason case now appears tied up in legal wrangling. Musharraf is still banned from leaving the country, which he says deprives him not just of the lucrative international lecture circuit, but also access to his homes in London and Dubai. He says he misses his old life in his two favourite cities, where he could go to restaurants alone without the vast security required to protect him in Pakistan.
But he says his problems are nearly behind him, and that he has the army to thank. “I’m very proud of my institution. Whatever they are doing to help me, to protect the honour and dignity of their ex-chief, I’m proud of that,” he said. |
tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39291607440727367762018-12-03T17:27:51.467-08:00SEA Games 2017 MalaysiaKuala Lumpur 2017 Malaysia 29th SEA Games | 9th ASEAN Para [email protected]:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929160744072736776.post-38890302320206405302014-09-05T05:25:00.000-07:002015-04-20T05:33:12.005-07:00Ice hockey could be part of 2017 SEA Games<br />PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will lobby for winter sports like ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating and curling to be included in the 2017 SEA Games here. <br /><br />Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin believes that there is a huge potential for these sports to win medals as there’s a big following, a competitive league and athletes with international exposure. <br /><br />He said that Malaysia’s ice hockey league, held at Sunway Pyramid Ice Skating Rink, was as competitive as those in the other South-East Asian countries. <div><a href="" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="278" src="*" width="320" /></a><br />. <br /><br />“There are even plans to build a rink in Putrajaya or Bukit Jalil. All these will be done within the next three years so as to give the players time to familiarise themselves with the venues. <br /><br />“Winter sports are among the many sports that the Ministry is really looking at including in the 2017 SEA Games ... as they could win medals for Malaysia.” <br /><br />Meanwhile, 200 athletes from Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia are taking part in six divisions – women, Asian, International, Under-11, Under-13 and Under-16 – of the invitational tournament. <br /><br />The sixth edition of the tournament is organised by the Malaysian Ice Hockey Federation (MIHF).<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>[email protected]:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929160744072736776.post-49473704524923137102013-11-08T13:02:00.000-08:002013-11-22T13:03:01.908-08:00Olympic events may comprise over half of 2017 SEA Games events<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="" width="195" /></a></div>Kuala Lumpur: Olympic Games events are expected to comprise over half of the events to be contested at the 2017 SEA Games.<br /><br />Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) honorary secretary Datuk Sieh Kok Chi said this was based on experience when Malaysia hosted the SEA Games in 2001.<br /><br />"Of the 32 events contested at 2001 SEA Games, 22 are Olympic events while the remaining ten events are often contested at the Asian Games and SEA Games.<br /><br />"In my opinion, the number of events contested at 2017 SEA Games will most likely be the same as that in 2001," he told Bernama.<br /><br />Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that Malaysia will host the 2017 SEA Games after the Cabinet meeting last week approved the proposal.<br /><br />Earlier, National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Datuk Seri Zolkples Embong promised not to turn the 2017 SEA Games into a 'circus' by having ridiculous and irrelevant events.<br /><br />The Malaysian contingent emerged overall champions of the 2001 SEA Games after winning 111 gold medals even without having to contest ridiculous events.<br /><br />Sieh said a decision on the events to be contested at the 2017 SEA Games will be discussed by the SEA Games Organising Committee comprising the Youth and Sports Ministry, the NSC and the OCM.<br /><br />"The events contested at 2017 SEA Games are popular sports in Malaysia.<br /><br />We have no traditional sports such as kempo or vovinam except for silat which had been contested since the 1989 SEA Games.<br /><br />"So, there is no problem if we list silat for the 2017 SEA Games. Based on experience, the events we list are not controversial."<br /><br />SEA Games hosts had taken advantage of their position by listing traditional games as a means to win medals.<br /><br />This caused controversy as the traditional games were not contested at major games such as the Asian Games and the Olympic Games.<br /><br />Sieh also said that Myanmar which will host 2013 SEA Games in December had assured Malaysian ahtletes and officials not to worry about their safety there.<br /><br />"This assurance was given by my counterpart from Myanmar whom I met during the Asean Sports for All Conference (in Putrajaya last month).<br /><br />Several bombing incidents had occurred in Myanmar including at a luxury hotel in Yangon which hurt a United States citizen.<br /><br />The 2013 SEA Games will be contested at several locations in Myanmar such as Yangon, Naypyitaw, Mandalay and Ngwe Saung. - Bernama<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />[email protected]:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929160744072736776.post-72215485204023643522013-11-06T13:03:00.000-08:002013-11-22T13:03:35.015-08:00SEA Games 2017 venues identified - NSCPETALING JAYA: The National Sports Council (NSC) has identified several venues for the SEA Games 2017, which Malaysia will play host, said its director-general, Datuk Seri Zolkples Embong.<br /><br />He said the NSC was also considering the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's recommendation for Sabah and Sarawak to be chosen among the venues. <br /><br />"We cannot announce the venues yet until they are finalised with other parties, including national sports associations and the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM)," he told reporters at the launch of the Milo Flame of Energy Initiative here, today. <br /><br />Yesterday, Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the Cabinet had approved a working paper on the hosting of the Games. <br /><br />Zolkples reminded national sports associations not to make unreasonable demands on improvements to the venues to bring the costs of organising the Games under control.<br /><br />"Except for the construction of a velodrome in Nilai (Negeri Sembilan) which was approved in the 2013 Budget, I feel the others are unnecessary. <br /><br />"It does not make sense to fork out a lot of money to improve sports venues just because we are holding the SEA Games," he added. <br /><br />Meanwhile, OCM secretary-general Datuk Sieh Kok Chi said the OCM helped cutcosts when Malaysia hosted the SEA Games in 1965, 1971, 1977, 1989 and 2001 and urged sports associations to do their bit by controlling costs. <br /><br />The Milo Flame of Energy Initiative is the continuation of the Milo Fuelsfor Champions organised by Nestle Malaysia to garner the support of Malaysiansfor athletes competing in the Myanmar SEA Games in December. -- BERNAMA<br /><br />Read more: <a href="">SEA Games 2017 venues identified - NSC - Latest - New Straits Times</a> <a href=""></a>[email protected]:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929160744072736776.post-75646917902402007072013-11-05T12:59:00.000-08:002013-11-22T13:01:14.509-08:00Malaysia look set to host 2017 SEA GamesMALAYSIA are almost assured of hosting the 2017 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) and Asian Para Games, after a memorandum which was handed in by Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin at a cabinet meeting last week was approved. <br /><br />“The SEA Games was supposed to go to Brunei in 2017 and then us in 2019, but Brunei have proposed to host the 2019 Games as they need more time to get things prepared. <br /><br />“The SEA Games Federation then approached us and gave us a choice to host it two years earlier and we did not turn down the offer. When I approached the cabinet, they were quick to respond and after the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) sends in a formal letter, everything should be finalised,” stated the young minister. <br /><br />Khairy has also assured the cost of hosting the Games two years earlier will not be an issue as Malaysia have all the facilities needed to run the sports competition. <br /><br />“I’ve put the cost into consideration and we will not build any new facilities apart from the velodrome in Cheras. <br /><br />“We will upgrade some facilities - this way we will save on the cost of hosting the SEA Games,” added Khairy. <br /><br />The Rembau Member of Parliament (MP) is also considering to include Sabah and Sarawak in his hosting plans. <br /><br />“Cost is the main factor to bring the Games there. Sarawak have a world standard aquatic centre and all aquatics events could be hosted by them,” Khairy said. <br /><br />The Langkawi Island will play host to sailing, while track cycling will be contested in Nilai and road cycling in Johor Baru.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href=""></a></div>[email protected] |
Carrageenan may be linked to inflammation and was removed from the National Organics Standards Board approved organic foods list. Side effects include bloating and … CBD has many uses, but what exactly is CBD oil made from? While each CBD oil is a little bit different, here's a good idea of what is in most CBD oil.
10 CBD Oil Ingredients to Watch Out For
In a perfect world cannabidiol (CBD) oil would only contain two ingredients: hemp extract and a carrier oil. Take a peek at your average CBD product label, however, and more often than not you’ll find it contains a litany of hard-to-pronounce additives, flavoring agents, and more. And sometimes, as the CBD industry remains unregulated, the label may not even accurately reflect the product’s ingredients. In fact, studies show CBD products may not even contain the amount of CBD advertised on the label, or may contain no CBD at all!
So what’s a smart shopper to do? If you’re hunting for the most effective CBD oil, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the purest product possible. Here’s a list of some of the most common additives and fillers in CBD to watch out for — and how to shop for pure CBD oil.
CBD Oil Ingredients: What Exactly Is CBD Oil?
CBD is a type of cannabinoid, a fat-based compound produced by cannabis plants that interacts with our body’s endocannabinoid system, which regulates balance for a number of functions. While THC and CBD are two of the most well-known cannabinoids, we currently know there are over 120 different types out there.
And while more research is ultimately needed, what we do know so far is each cannabinoid has its own characteristics. CBD, for instance, is unique for a number of reasons. Research shows it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that has a number of promising applications including the ability to treat and manage epilepsy, anxiety, pain, and other chronic conditions.
CBD can be extracted from hemp plants using a number of different methods. We prefer eco-friendly CO2 extraction methods, as these result in a purer final product with minimal risk of contaminants. The end result of the extraction is an oil that’s rich in CBD.
CBD carrier oils can vary widely from brand to brand, from sunflower oil to medium chain triglyceride MCT oil (usually derived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil). We consider hemp seed oil to be the golden standard, as it’s hypoallergenic and may encourage the “entourage effect” — which is to say, it may make the cannabinoids in CBD products more effective than they would otherwise be on their own.
The type of CBD you consume also has a significant impact on how effective it may be for you. There are three main types of CBD on the market today: CBD isolates, broad spectrum CBD, and full spectrum CBD.
Isolate products will contain chemically isolated CBD and nothing else. Broad spectrum CBD, however, will contain additional phytonutrients found in cannabis plants such as terpenes and flavonoids. Full spectrum CBD products contain all of these phytonutrients as well as a small amount of THC.
Researchers postulate that the combination of all phytonutrients yields the greatest therapeutic effect thanks to the phenomenon mentioned above — the entourage effect. As such, full spectrum products are viewed as the most effective products, so you’ll want to make sure the CBD oil you purchase is a full spectrum blend.
10 Common CBD Ingredients to Avoid: What Ingredients Should Not Be in CBD?
Let’s dive into a closer look at common ingredients to avoid in CBD products.
CBD Emulsifiers
Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a type of emulsifier, a compound used to stabilize processed foods. Although it’s typically found in dairy products, it can also be found in CBD products now too. Carrageenan may be linked to inflammation and was removed from the National Organics Standards Board approved organic foods list in 2016 according to the Daily Burn . According to MedicineNet , side effects include bloating and irritable bowel syndrome (which can involve diarrhea, bloating, belly pain, or cramps).
Lecithin
Lecithin is another CBD emulsifier commonly found in CBD oils. As it can come from soy or eggs, this ingredient can be a cause for concern for those with food allergies.
Consumers also report experiencing negative side effects from lecithin consumption. Medical News Today reports the following potential side effects:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Increased saliva in the mouth
- Feeling of fullness
Those with allergies shopping for CBD may want to opt for lecithin-free products to avoid any potential health concerns or call the manufacturer to confirm the lecithin source.
Gum Arabic
Another type of emulsifier you might see on product labels is gum arabic, a
complex type of sugar that comes from certain trees. This type of plant fiber is “ indigestible to both humans and animals .” As such, it may cause GI symptoms such as flatulence, and individuals with digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may want to avoid it.
Preservatives
Potassium Sorbate
Potassium sorbate is a type of preservative used to extend the shelf life of a product. It’s typically found in food products as well as some cosmetic applications. According to Healthline , “Despite purity requirements set out for manufacturers, it’s still possible that potassium sorbate as a food additive can be contaminated .” Contaminants may include toxic heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, or mercury.
Manufactured Citric Acid
A type of acid derived from citrus, citric acid is a common preservative in many household cleaning products. While citric acid is denoted as a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substance, some consumers still report negative side effects .
While citric acid is naturally found in fruits and vegetables, according to Toxicology Reports .” This fungus is actually a known allergen.
While there have been no scientific studies performed on the long-term safety of MCA ingested in large amounts, the report includes cases of people who experienced the following symptoms after ingesting food or nutritional products containing MCA:
- Respiratory symptoms
- Joint pain
- IBS
- Muscular pain
- Enervation
Sodium Benzoate
A popular flavor enhancer and preservative commonly found in sodas, sodium benzoate is now finding its way into CBD oils.
According to Healthline , sodium benzoate “may increase your risk of inflammation, oxidative stress, obesity, ADHD, and allergies.” In a study published in The Lancet , this compound was found to increase the risk of hyperactivity in children.
When combined with Vitamin C, sodium benzoate can convert to benzene , a chemical associated with cancer development . Indeed, the FDA explicitly says, “Benzene is a carcinogen that can cause cancer in humans.” While sodium benzoate is technically categorized as GRAS (again, that stands for “generally recognized as safe”), a five-year study published in the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry found benzene concentrations in common foods and drinks with over 20 times the maximum contaminant level set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Artificial Colors
“Artificial colors” is an umbrella term used to refer to a group of different types of additives that influence the color of a final product. Use of these compounds has been deemed controversial due to reports that have linked them to hyperactivity in children.
A paper published in 2013 in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health by UCLA scientists found that all nine currently U.S.-approved food dyes “raise health concerns of varying degrees.” These include:
- Red 3 , which causes cancer in animals
- Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 , which have been found to be contaminated with benzidine or other carcinogens
- Blue 1 , which along with Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 cause hypersensitivity reactions
Common Food Allergens
Some CBD products may contain common food allergens. Watch out for the carrier oils MCT oil and coconut oil, as coconut is a common food allergen.
Chemicals and Toxins
Hemp is what’s known as a “bioaccumulator,” which means it absorbs chemicals and other contaminants, such as pesticides and heavy metals, present in the soil at a faster rate than it expels them. For this reason, it’s best to stick to CBD products made from organic hemp. Organic CBD oil guarantees healthier soil before hemp seeds are even sown, thereby reducing the risk of contaminants entering the plant and, ultimately, the final CBD product.
Do your due diligence to make sure you’re purchasing from reputable manufacturers to avoid exposure to residual heavy metals or harsh chemicals that can be found in non-organic or poorly extracted CBD products.
Animal Byproducts
If you follow a vegan or plant-based diet or wish to avoid certain animal-based foods for religious or personal reasons, watch out for these common animal byproducts found in CBD supplements:
- Capsules made with gelatin, which is an animal byproduct and usually derived from bovine sources
- Collagen
- Hyaluronic acid made from rooster combs (there are vegan sources as well)
- Vitamin D3 from animal sources such as fish oil or boiled sheep’s wool
- Chondroitin which comes from the connective tissues of sharks or cows
- Glycerin which can come from animal sources such as tallow
- Digestive enzymes, which may be derived from animals such as lambs and calves
- DHA omega-3, which come from fish and seafood (opt for vegan-friendly ALA instead)
Look for Certificates of Analysis
Unfortunately in today’s market it’s not enough to read the ingredients list on a label or online product description. Reputable CBD manufacturers will include a Certificate of Analysis with their products, and examining this document is the best way to make sure you’re getting the exact amount of CBD or other cannabinoids listed on the product label. It also shows whether or not the product is free of heavy metals, mold, chemical solvents, and other unwanted contaminants.
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What is CBD oil made from?
CBD oils are a little more complicated than hemp oil. While hemp oil is purely just pressed seeds from hemp plants, CBD oils contain a variety of ingredients including different cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes. While each CBD oil is a little bit different, read on below for a good idea of what is in most CBD oil. You will also learn how to read labels and decide what CBD oil is right for you, and what dose to take.
Ingredients in CBD Oils.
About the only ingredient you want to watch out for is THC. We always recommend reading the labels of your CBD oil, so you know what’s in each bottle. This can help when deciding how much to take. But, be cautious of any CBD oil that has more than 0.2% THC in it. THC is the ingredient in marijuana that causes you to feel intoxicated. CBD oils do not make you high, which is why you can take them safely every day to supplement your health.
The Entourage Effect within CBD oils.
Blessed CBD acknowledges that the entourage effect improves our CBD oils. As such, we will provide lab reports to our consumers so they know exactly what is in the CBD oil.
What is inside CBD oil that uses the entourage effect?:
Cannabichromene (CBC)
If your body is frequently running hot or cold, you should try to find a CBD oil that contains CBC. This cannabinoid is great at working with the receptors in your body that control your body’s temperature. While CBD oil should never be used in place of medicine, and might not break your fever, CBC in CBD oil has been proven to help regulate your temperature and make you feel more even-keeled on a normal basis. It could also be used to help offset some menopausal hot flashes.
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV).
THCV actually works with other cannabinoids to moderate the CBD oil. It helps add balance and ensures that no one particular molecule overpowers another, allowing your CBD oil to be balanced and smooth. Without THCV, your CBD oil might have an unpleasant taste or smell as a result of being improperly balanced.
Cannabinol (CBN).
In fact, if your CBD oil does not start out by including CBN, it could naturally enter the CBD oil if the oil sits out for a while and oxidizes in the air. This is ok, and will not harm your CBD oil.
Cannabigerol (CBG)
Last, but not least, is CBG. Without CBG, there are some cannabinoids that would not exist, as CBG essentially serves as the parent molecule. CBG by itself also act as the glue in a container of CBD oil. Other cannabinoids love binding themselves to CBG.
Since it is non-psychotropic, it can be included in any CBD oil as it will not cause a high. This is a cannabinoid that might be overlooked. It is a bit like the broth in soup. Without it, you would not have soup. With it, everything blends together and tastes good. You wouldn’t think to make soup without broth, and you should feel the same way about including CBG in your CBD oil. If you’re looking for a CBD brand with high amounts of CBG, look no further than Nutra CBD , based in the Netherlands. Their CBD olie has won awards from Trending.nl and other well known publications. |
The 1990’s were a golden age for the romantic comedy. There were so many quotable lines, great couples and first kisses. These are some of my favorite romance movies that I could watch over and over again. Whether you’re spending this Valentine’s Day with your special someone or snuggled up on the couch by yourself, these movies are sure to get you in the mood for love.
Annie Reed falls in love with a total stranger after hearing him confess his love for his recently deceased wife on a radio call-in show. This normally level-headed woman has the crazy impulse to travel across the country to meet him.
This warm-hearted romantic comedy stars Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins and Walter Matthau. We all know that Einstein is a scientific genius but could he be a matchmaker too?
Faith lives her life believing that she is destined to marry someone named Damon, but he never appears, until she is about to marry someone else.
A lonely young subway employee is in love with a stranger she only sees from a distance. When she saves his life but is he is knocked into a coma, his family mistakes her for his fiancée and she doesn’t correct the mistake. The mix-up escalates when she meets and falls in love with the stranger’s charming brother.
Emma Woodhouse imagines that she presides over the small town of Highbury but her incompetent matchmaking creates problems for herself and others.
Jules has always been shy of making commitments but she finally realizes she is in love with her best friend Michael when he tells her that he is about to marry someone else. She will do just about anything to try to steal him back.
This adaptation of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Taming of the Shrew takes place in a modern day high school. A popular teenager girl is forbidden to go on a date until her ill-tempered older sister goes out too.
A newspaper reporter goes undercover as a student to learn about today’s teens. She’s hoping this time she won’t be the geeky nerd who trips over her own feet. She never expects to fall for one of the teachers.
A small-time bookstore owner’s life is completely changed when he crosses paths with one of the most famous movie stars in the world.
Two business enemies, who loathe each other in real life, unknowingly fall in love through anonymous e-mails.
Here’s an unpopular opinion for you – sometimes the movie really is better than the book. There is nothing like the experience of reading a good book, but there are certain stories that are just better when adapted for the screen. Whether that be by streamlining a story, bringing hard-to-imagine worlds to life, or by picking up and running with an author’s original idea. Here are some movies we think are better than the books that inspired them.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s THE LORD OF THE RINGS is a genre-defining epic fantasy series, but Peter Jackson’s LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy is one of the most successful film adaptations of all time. It is a film series that manages to succeed in every way that the original novels fail – largely because of the careful and deliberate screenwriting that turns a sprawling “history” of Middle Earth into a hero’s journey focused on a ragtag team of heroes.
The winner of 5 Academy Awards and perhaps the most iconic live-action Disney film ever released, MARY POPPINS introduced us to a beloved character who is practically perfect in every way. Julie Andrews’ Oscar winning performance solidifies Mary Poppins as the kind, attentive, and magical caretaker that the Banks’ children need – a sharp departure from the book character who is stern, cross, and a little scary. Chalk it up to personal preference, but the magic of MARY POPPINS is never quite matched in its source material.
The iconic film, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is a pop cultural landmark famous for its use of Technicolor, soundtrack, and memorable characters. It is hard to imagine a world without THE WIZARD OF OZ. It may be unfair, then, to compare it to the book which provided it its inspiration. THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, which is the beginning of a series of fifteen books, is a long, dark, American fairytale believed by some to be an extended allegory for populism. The movie adds considerable vim, vigor, and brightness to a story too easily bogged down by gloom, gore, and a little bit of oddity.
As a movie, A LITTLE PRINCESS differs greatly from the book on which it is based, so much so that it is almost unfair to compare the two. It is also a little hard to talk about the differences between the two without MAJOR SPOILERS because the ending of the two works are so vastly different. While the movie captures all the best parts of the book – mostly that Sarah Crewe is the best child in literature – it goes above and beyond in creating a lush, visual paradise and a fabulously dramatic, tear-jerking ending.
Wes Anderson is an odd choice to direct an adaptation of a popular children’s novel, which may be why his stop-motion exploit into the world of Roald Dahl is so successful. He manages to create a family film that appeals to both children and adults without feeling a need to dumb anything down or add unnecessary jokes hoping they’ll “go over the heads” of younger viewers...
One of my favorite things we did at the library this last year happened last September when we held a screening of the wildly popular documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor. More than 250 people filled our ballroom for the event, and together we laughed and cried over the memories shared of one of America’s most beloved people on television.
Since 2018 marked the 50th anniversary of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, a lot of information has come out about the man behind the puppets. I’ve enjoyed learning more about one of my favorite people from my childhood, and doing so in multiple formats. Following are some of my favorite examples of learning about true events in multiple formats:
Of course I have to start off this list with the documentary that got me thinking about the topic. This documentary interviews the friends, family, and coworkers of Mr. Rogers, and gives a great picture of the real Mr. Rogers.
This book is a great addition to the documentary and adds even more to the life story of Fred Rogers. As a bonus, the audiobook is narrated by another favorite PBS television host, LeVar Burton.
This excellent ten-part documentary by documentary legend Ken Burns really takes viewers back to the time period, using all sorts of archival evidence to help make sense of a very confusing, divisive time in history.
There is an official companion book meant to coincide with Ken Burns’ documentary, but I really enjoyed this young adult nonfiction telling of the Vietnam War. Each chapter tells to story of one person’s experience in the war, whether that’s the president of the United States, a machine gunner, or a protester. These combined viewpoints made the complexities of the war really stand out to me.
This award-winning best-seller tells the story of how the author, an experienced falconer, decided to try her hand at training a goshawk. Her experiences with training help her deal with the grief she feels after the sudden death of her father.
Following the success of the book, PBS Nature worked with Macdonald to create a documentary about her work with goshawks. This added view into Macdonald’s world adds another layer of insight into both Macdonald’s life, and her work with these fascinating predators.
This fascinating book tells the story of the University of Washington 1936 eight-oar crew team, who beat out other successful and well-known crew teams in their quest for an Olympic gold medal.
This documentary about the University of Washington 1936 eight-oar crew team expands on the story told in the book by showing more photographs, and by including newsreel clips and interviews with sports historians and surviving family members to round out the story.
This best-selling book about a girl who fought for her right to an education, and was shot by the Taliban is an inspiration that shows one person really can make a difference.
This documentary expands on the best-selling book, giving the viewer an inside look into Malala Yousafzai and her family, and on the effect Malala’s activism has had on her life..
Sports fans are experiencing a lack of sports on TV that is unprecedented in our history. Many fans were looking forward to the close of college basketball with March Madness and the opening of Major League Baseball’s spring training. With the future of many other sports seasons in question we wanted to create a list of feel good sports movies that will help fill the void.
A group of young boys in 1960’s California play baseball in an empty lot during the summer. A shy new kid in town wants to join the group but doesn’t know anything about baseball. He eventually gets the kids into the biggest “pickle” of their life.
This inspirational movie is based on a true story of a high school basketball coach who receives high praise and strong criticism when he benches the entire undefeated team because of their poor academic grades.
In 1971 Virginia a high school football team is forced to integrate its players. The white football coach is demoted and replaced with an African-American coach. The two coaches must overcome their differences and turn a group of angry young men into a team of champions.
Viola is furious when she finds out her high school cut the girls’ soccer team. She decides to impersonate her twin brother to get on the boys’ soccer team at his school while he skips town for a couple weeks. Her disguise gets more complicated when she falls in love with her soccer-playing roommate.
After their star volleyball player dies in a tragic accident, the rest of the broken-hearted team must band together in the hopes of winning the state championship.
Rick Penning is a troubled rugby player that is sent to a juvenile detention center. A concerned counselor and a championship rugby coach recruit Rick for the prison team where he must play against his former teammates.
Based on the true story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, this movie follows the selection of the team through their ultimate victory of the gold medal.
This is the time of year when the nation gears up to celebrate the 4th of July. In preparation, I thought it might be fun to share some popular patriotic movies the whole family can enjoy..
This is a great family movie about the patriotic career of Broadway star and composer George M. Cohen. Jim Cagney gives a brilliant performance with songs and dance that will have you feeling very patriotic and ready to wave your flag..
America at its best, this movie is a great example of how Big Government will not crush the human spirit. This film is as relevant now as it was 75 years ago. Starring Jimmy Stewart..
Are you looking for a fantastic movie for the entire family? Here's a list of my favorite too-often-forgotten DVDs that your entire family can enjoy!
Hogarth Hughes just rescued an enormous robot that fell from the stars to Earth. Now young Hogarth has one very big friend and an even bigger problem: how do you keep a 50-foot-tall, steel-eating giant a secret?. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces.
On her 13th birthday, a young witch named Kiki must fly away from home to a new city to find her niche in life. Accompanied by her chatty cat, Jiji, she starts a flying delivery service and discovers lots of fun-filled escapades and meets plenty of new friends.
An orphaned piglet, Babe, is cared for by a sheepdog and soon thinks he is one too. The farmer senses something special in Babe and enters him in the National Sheepdog Championships.
An imaginative young girl is forced to be a servant at a boarding school after her father is killed in WWII.!
It’s that time of year again! The crack of the bat, the cheering crowd, the smell of the ballpark; it is baseball season. In tribute to our national pastime, here are 5 great baseball movies that you can check out from the library!
I haven’t watched this movie for years, but I can still quote so many memorable lines. This movie takes place during one summer where a bunch of neighborhood boys play baseball in an empty dirt lot. They face challenges, try to figure out girls, and learn about life as they play ball together. The whole family can enjoy this one.
Iowa famer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) hears a voice telling him to build a baseball field in his cornfield. As crazy as that sounds, it is a voice that he can’t ignore. He meets some interesting people along the way of turning his dream into a reality. This is a heartwarming film that has been inspiring viewers for over 25 years.
Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) always dreamed of making it to the big leagues, but a shoulder injury ended that dream. He did the next best thing and became a coach. Years down the road he made a bet with his losing baseball team that if they won the district championship, he would try out for the majors. The team shocked everyone and went from the very worst to the first and Jim had no other choiceother than to go after his dream one more time. This movie is based on a true story, and it just makes you feel good.
This movie didn’t get a lot of attention, but my family loved it. It is about a rag-tag bunch of boys in poverty stricken Mexico. They love baseball and eventually convince a man who had once hoped to make it in the major leagues himself to be their coach. They have a dream of playing in the Little Leagues and end up defying the odds and having an unprecedented winning streak which leads to the Little League World Series in America. This is a feel-good movie that will leave you thinking anything is possible.
Based on a true story, this movie tells of a time when most of the major league players were away at war. Tom Hanks stars as Jimmy Dugan, a washed-up ballplayer, who is hired to coach in the All-American Girls Baseball League of 1943. He is slowly drawn back into the game as he witnesses the heart and heroics of his all-girl team. Geena Davis, Madonna, Lori Petty and Rosie O’Donnell also star in this fun movie about a little-known time in American sports history..?
February 24th is National Dance Day! Whether you’ve got two left feet or you’re the twinkle toes of your squad, you can celebrate with these great dance flicks this weekend::
LEAP
SAVE THE LAST DANCE
SHALL WE DANCE
Available at Orem Public Library:
CENTER STAGE
BILLY ELLIOT
BLACK SWAN
FLASHDANCE
As I’m out and about exploring nature in the blissfully scorching summer months, I find myself reflecting on this amazing planet with a heightened sense of wonder. I often turn to documentary films to learn more about a subject that has peaked my interest and as I explore the outdoors, I like to supplement my learning by discovering unique films about our natural world. As a kid, I remember watching those slow moving, nature documentaries in school, and man could they be boring! Well, these nature documentaries are of an entirely different ilk, one that includes adventure, captivating narration, and exciting locations and themes. Now, that’s the way I like my documentaries!
So if you’re in the mood to learn about our amazing planet, the creatures that inhabit it, and even the impact that humans have on the earth, these films will be right up you alley!
Famed documentarian Werner Herzog visits Antarctica and the McMurdo research station to document the life of the people who work there and the volatile and beautiful landscape of the remote region. Penguins also make an appearance, and who doesn’t like a penguin?
With 40 camera teams shooting at over 200 different locations all over the world over the span of five years, this series truly uncovers some rare and wonderful scenes of nature and animal life unlike any other nature documentary. Some of my favorites sections include those on caves and deserts!
In a moving and well-crafted documentary, Academy Award-winning filmmakers expose the forces that are leading our planet to its next mass extinction, potentially resulting in the loss of half of all species. Without implementing change, this film argues that creatures that have survived for millions of years may be wiped from Earth in our lifetime.
In the style of an action film, nature photographer James Balog and crew set up time lapse photography stations at various glaciers to capture the receding and calving of glaciers around the world as evidence of global warming and climate change. The images are equally visually stunning and shocking and the story has a fast paced feel.
If nature documentaries are not your cup of tea, we’ve surely got a different nonfiction film to suit your interests! With topics from ancient history to atoms, dance to dinosaurs, or literature to local government, we’ve got a little something for everyone!.
In the words of Uncle Albert in MARY POPPINS, “I love to laugh”. Comedies are some of my favorite films to watch. I remember being a little kid and just loving to watch the Three Stooges on my dad’s lap. I think this is where my love of black and white films and comedy started. So in the spirit of April Fools and April being National Comedy Month, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite black and white comedies.
This comedy follows the story of Mortimer Brewster (Cary Grant), a confirmed bachelor who has written many books on the evils of marriage, on his wedding day. He comes home to find his two old maid aunts have killed a Mr. Hoskins and hidden him in the window seat until they could hold a proper Christian funeral in the basement where they keep the other bodies.
MALICE IN THE PALACE is a beautiful slap stick comedy where the Three Stooges are running a restaurant in the middle of the Arabian Desert. My favorite scene of the entire short is when they are trying to eat sausages and there is a cat and a dog under the table coincidentally reacting perfectly with what is going on in the room. It makes me laugh every time.
Freedonia goes bankrupt so who better to run the country than Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho Marx)? All mayhem ensues when Chicolini and Pinky are unable to find incriminating evidence against Firefly. DUCK SOUP is a beautifully ridiculous comedy, and as honestly as I love Groucho Marx, for me Harpo is the one who steals the show in this particular case. He never has any lines, but he does a beautiful job making a crowd laugh based only on his antics.
This is the story of two musicians who see too much of a mob hit so they join an all female jazz band bound for Florida. This story is so funny as you watch these two men trying to behave like women. Of course they have the classic scenes where they have a rich gentleman who finds one of the guys attractive. The other snag is one of the musicians is trying to get Sugar ( Marilyn Monroe) to fall in love with him. Such a funny movie.
HARVEY is the story of a gentleman, Elwood P. Dowd, who insists that his best friend is a six foot tall white rabbit. EIwood lives with his sister Veta and his niece. Veta is trying desperately to get her daughter married and so she is trying to get her brother committed to get him out of the way. This story is so fun and one of my favorite scenes is when they have the cab driver look up the definition for a Pooka..
The book is better than the movie. We book-lovers all accept this as an almost universal truth. But every once in a while, a movie comes along that does justice to—and maybe even rivals—the book it was adapted from. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does the combination of seeing a book I absolutely love brought to life in front of my eyes just like it did in my mind is pretty magical. So here is my list of magical movies that were just as good as and maybe even better than the book they were based on.
Llewelyn Moss, hunting antelope near the Rio Grande, finds men shot dead, a load of heroin, and more than $2 million in cash. Only after two more men are murdered is Sheriff Bell lead to the carnage out in the desert, where he realizes how desperately Moss and his young wife need protection. This is a harrowing story of a war that society is waging on itself, and an enduring meditation on the ties of love and blood and duty that inform lives and shape destinies. In 2007 the Coen brothers adapted this book into an Academy Award winning film. The complete lack of a soundtrack and the haunting performance by actor Javier Bardem—who plays the unforgettable, unrelenting antagonist Anton Chigurh—made this adaptation as mesmerizing as it is unsettling. The Coen brothers are fantastic directors, and NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN just might be my favorite movie of all time.
Stranded on Mars by a dust storm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Mark Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways. This adaptation was released just last year. The production design and special effects brought this science fiction story to life even more completely than my own imagination could. I thought the pieces of the story that the filmmakers cut out were understandable and forgivable, and I liked that the film gave the audience a little more resolution than the book did. movie came out in 2011, and although it is a bit older than some of the others on my list, it is still one of my favorites. The acting in this film is what really sets it apart. Emma Stone was the perfect casting decision for the spunky and stubborn Skeeter Phelan, and Octavia Spencer definitely earned her Academy Award for such a heartbreaking and inspiring performance. This movie was also one of the first standout roles for Jessica Chastain, who just gets better and better in each role I see her in.
Dead bodies are normal to John Wayne Cleaver. He actually likes them. They don’t demand or expect the empathy he’s unable to offer. Now, for the first time, John has to confront a danger outside himself, a threat he can’t control, a menace to everything and everyone he would love, if only he could. This book is one of the most unique and fantastic horror stories I've ever read, and Billy O'Brien's film adaptation is no less chilling. Anyone who has read the book knows that this story contains quite a twist, and I was so pleasantly surprised at how well the movie portrayed it. My only criticism of this film is that I missed the insights into John's mind that I got through the book, but I give a lot of credit to the actor who played John for portraying so many of those complex thoughts through actions alone.. I’ve kind of cheated on this final entry. SLEEPING GIANTS hasn’t yet been made into a film. However the movie rights were sold to Sony Pictures before Neuvel even got a publishing deal. Because of the completely unique and intriguing plot, I’m predicting this will be an excellent movie—but I suppose I’ll just have to wait and see..
The tension between English northern and southern traditions and personalities during the Industrial Revolution, mirrored in John Thornton and Margaret Hale’s relationship, is awesome. When you watch it, I dare you to try to NOT hum along to the swelling intro music.?
True Confessions of Carla: While I do appreciate an occasional Shakespeare play along with any movie version involving Kenneth Branagh, I most love William Shakespeare when I’m watching 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU or SHE’S THE MAN.
This is not an impressive confession, but it is the truth.
Fortunately, this Saturday I have an opportunity to improve my understanding and appreciate of Shakespeare’s contributions to our language and culture by participating in an exciting live streaming event. April 23rd is the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. To commemorate his amazing contribution to our world C-SPAN will broadcast The Wonder of Will Live. This presentation will include a diverse array of actors, community leaders, artists and scholars all sharing their connection to Shakespeare through compelling performances and personal stories. For the Shakespeare enthusiast, this is an amazing opportunity to celebrate and learn.
In my own attempt to observe this anniversary, here is a list of my favorite Shakespeare adaptations and why I love them.
Based on THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, this classic teen drama features young Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. I could never put my finger on exactly why this movie spoke to me but every time I hear Sinatra sing "I Love You Baby", I picture adorable Heath lip-syncing in the bleachers. And thus, a celebrity crush was born.
My sister and I have a strange obsession with this adaptation of TWELFTH NIGHT. Starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum, this is a high school drama of the most cliché sort. And I absolutely love it! I can watch it over and over and I really don’t know why. The critics hated it and I’ll admit a bit of the humor is slapstick and silly. Still love it.
I cannot count the numbers of times I’ve watched John Wayne chase Maureen O’Hara around the small town of McLintock. We watched it frequently growing up and I don’t think I realized it was based on THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. I think Shakespeare would have appreciated The Duke’s hat tossing prowess.
While some of these adaptations may not be obvious, KISS ME KATE certainly is. This is a Cole Porter musical version of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and I can still sing some of the songs even though I haven’t seen it in years. The sign of a great musical!
Shakespeare and zombies. Doesn’t get better than that. In WARM BODIES, zombie R saves Julie from certain death and falls in love with her, possibly because he eats her boyfriend’s brains, but you can’t blame him…he was hungry. I thought this movie was pretty charming and I think I liked the ending better than Shakespeare’s tragic original.
Thanks Will! Happy anniversary!!
I spend a little time babysitting for my niece each week. She is happy, fun, really cute, and I love spending time with her. The only downside is that, like many kids her age, she could easily spend the whole day watching FROZEN. I love Disney movies, but even I can’t bear to listen to “Let it Go” as many times as she would like.
Here’s how the library helped me (and how it can help anyone else with little Disney Princess fans) to get a break.
These ideas should buy you at least one Elsa-free afternoon. Go make the most of it!
Unless you live off-grid, it’s no news to you how sequels, spin-offs, remakes, and reboots seem to dominate the box office, TV schedules, and even bookshelves. According to an article written in June 2015, only 39% of the high-grossing films released between 2005 and 2014 were fully original, non-derivative content. Three years later, it seems like the trend has only grown. But I’m not here to bash remakes, adaptations, spin-offs, etc. because if truth be told, there are plenty of great ones that deserve to be celebrated.
I’ll share some of my favorites from the library’s shelves with you in a series of posts, of which this is the first. Today’s list will focus on movies whose plots are actually adapted from/inspired by classic literature - and you may not have even noticed:
Adapted from William Shakespeare’s THE TAMING OF THE SHREW.Starring Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Gordon-Leavitt.
This modern take on Shakespeare is anything but a bland teen rom-com. Along with the mishaps of teenage romance, this film offers much more, exploring coming-of-age themes such as forming identity, evaluating priorities, navigating social and familial expectations, reputation/image, and the importance of self-respect. Oh, and Heath Ledger does a musical number, in case you still needed persuasion.
Adapted from Jane Austen’s EMMA.Starring Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, and Paul Rudd.
Really! Austen gets a 90’s makeover in this film, where the English countryside society is swapped for the 90210 – Beverly Hills, that is. And for those of you who have a hard time liking the meddling Emma in the original story, her antics are more endearing coming from a pampered 16-year-old. Which of us didn’t think we knew everything at that age, right? Despite the peak 90’s styles, tech, and culture, the movie still holds up; you’ll envy Cher’s closet-organizing software - I sure do! And then there’s the question of how Paul Rudd hasn’t seemed to age since 1995…
Adapted from Homer’s THE ODYSSEY.Starring George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson (all with honey-sweet southern drawls).
Mythical adventure gets down-to-earth in this adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. Hilarity ensues as three jailbirds in in 1930’s Mississippi dodge the law, unsavory folk, and more as they seek “The Treasure.” This is one of my all-time favorites for several reasons; you’ve got loveable scamps on a passionate quest, rich historical setting, flawless soundtrack (featuring the stars themselves), and laughs galore. It pulls you in so well you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time. Homer even gets credited as co-writer!
Adapted from William Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT.Starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum.
I make no apologies for including another Shakespeare play on this list, particularly when Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum are involved. Bynes is at the top of her game in this hilarious tale of love triangles (seriously there’s about five…five and a half…I tried to chart it out once, it’s a mess) and mistaken identities. While definitely a comedy, there’s also a good dose of warm fuzzies with themes of going after your dreams and being yourself.
Adapted from Baroness Emmuska Orczy’s THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL and ELDORADO.Starring Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, and Sir Ian McKellen.
I know this may seem like a stretch, but hear me out – this movie totally belongs on this list. The reason I’m including it here is…drumroll please…The Scarlet Pimpernel is not just a book, it’s a series! Okay, that is a bit of a stretch, but I for one had no idea there was a whole series of the Scarlet Pimpernel’s adventures. This film version is based on two books in the expansive series written by the Baroness, mostly drawing from the book Eldorado rather than The Scarlet Pimpernel. Mainly though, this made the list because it is a great flick; it’s just plain fun and ever so quotable. “Sink me,” I love it so!
What titles would you have put on this list? Stay tuned for more adaptations and remakes worth your time!..
If you are surprised that this movie is always checked out, you probably haven’t seen it. Because even though all the STAR WARS movies are pretty popular, there is something special about the first one..
At this point, it’s hardly a surprise that some of the Greatest Films of All Time have been based on books. The Oscars even gives an award to the Best Adapted Screenplay every year—because movies based on books are awesome. This year I was surprised that more of the Oscar nominations for Best Picture aren’t based on books. It’s easy to guess that as long as movies are being made and books are being written, we’ll see book adaptions winning Best Picture. As we approach the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4th, here is a look back at some of the great books that have gone on to become Oscars’ Best Picture winners.
It’s not surprising that one of the greatest novels of all time would be adapted into a Best Picture winner, it’s more surprising that that film is OLIVER! – a larger than life, musical retelling of the classic Victorian novel featuring songs such as “Food, Glorious Food.”
Often counted as one of the greatest nonfiction books of all time, OUT OF AFRICA tells the true story of Karen Chistentze Dinesen and her life on a Kenyan coffee plantation. The film adaptation, also called OUT OF AFRICA, stars Meryl Streep and Robert Redford in a sweeping romance filmed on location outside Nairobi.
This collection of short stories, originally published as ROPE BURNS, is based on the real-life experiences of boxing trainer Jerry Boyd (using the pen name F.X. Toole), and was adapted into the Best Picture winner MILLION DOLLAR BABY. The film, directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, is an emotional story about a female boxer and the bond she forms with her coach.
This beloved and larger-than-life epic fantasy series was given the Hollywood treatment in the early 2000s with films that have become legendary in their own right. Though the first and second installments in the series were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, only the third – LORD OF THE RINGS, THE RETURN OF THE KING clinched the win.
Maybe this is more common knowledge than I thought, but I was surprised to learn that FORREST GUMP was a book before it became a Best Picture winner. The fictional story of a kind man with a low IQ who happens to be present for the most significant moments in 1960s, 70s, and 80s without realizing the significance of his actions. FORREST GUMP is a heartwarming look at modern American History. Oh, and the movie stars Tom Hanks.!.
I love awards season. I love the pageantry and pretty dresses and people. Also, I like movies.
Not that I know enough about movies to know what makes a good one, I just like it when movies I like are liked by people who like movies. I just feel so justified when a movie I love has those little laurel brackets that prove to all the world I do indeed have good taste in movies.
Many of these award-winning movies are available through Overdrive to stream for free with a library card. So I compiled a list of 9 must-see favorites (Okay, some of them are only nominated for an Oscar but won plenty of critical acclaim).
An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.
A Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run, and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother.
In Africa during WW1, a gin-swilling riverboat owner/captain is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary to use his boat to attack an enemy warship.
A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century."
During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians.
While traveling in continental Europe, a rich young playgirl realizes that an elderly lady seems to have disappeared from the train.
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.
An elderly Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene.
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I've been lucky enough to meet a lot of incredible authors through our AuthorLink events, but there’s only one I’d completely geek out over. Unfortunately, she’s been dead for nearly 200 years.
I’m one of those people. Janeite, Austenite, actual crazy person, nerd – whatever you want to call me, I have to confess that when it comes to Jane Austen, I’m more than a casual fan. After reading each of her novels countless times, researching her life extensively, poring over Austen scholarship, and writing a master’s thesis about Austen adaptations, I’ve come to two conclusions:
If you’ve never read an Austen novel, I’m begging you to do it, even if you’ve seen the film adaptations and think they’re not your thing. The humor, rhythm, and genius of her writing never completely transfer to the screen, and you don’t quite know Austen if you’ve never read her books.
That being said, Austen adaptations are prolific, ranging from the merely okay to the brilliant, and most of them are worth watching at least once. Fortunately for you, I’ve seen them all, with one notable and a few not so notable exceptions, so I can save you time in choosing where to start.
Austen nerd that I am, I’ll spend the next few weeks sharing my favorite and not-so-favorite Austen adaptations (except for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES and a handful of obscure adaptations from the 50s and 60s that I still haven’t seen. Whoops.)
Miniseries, films, and YouTube adaptations are all up for grabs, but there are a few films I won’t be ranking. Here's why:
Because it’s a sequel, not an adaptation of the original. It is on Netflix, though, if you like your Regency period drama with a dash of murder.
Because it’s a (romantic, but not terribly accurate) biographical film, not an adaptation of an Austen novel.
Because, again, it’s a biopic, not an Austen adaptation. Maybe it's good that it's not on the list, because our library doesn't own it, and neither does the Orem Public Library. I definitely don't own it, so how did I ever watch this in the first place?
It's a mystery.
Because, though this film is a joy, it's a Shannon Hale Adaptation, not a Jane Austen adaptation. It is, however, a hilarious homage to Austen, Austen fans, and people who think Austen fans are ridiculous. You should watch it.
Because, though it draws on Austen in its plots, it's in that fuzzy territory between Austen-inspired and a full-fledged adaptation. Feel free to disagree.
Because, regrettably, I am unable to time travel into the future, even for a modernized Austen adaptation. In the meantime, the book is available.
So, with those banned from the competition, now’s the time for guessing. I'll try to be diplomatic in my analysis, but you don't have to be. Which adaptation do you think deserves the number one spot? Which adaptations are an abomination, defiling all that is good and holy and Austenesque? Let us know in the comments.
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Now that we've covered the not-so-great adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novels, it's time to move on the the merely okay! Ummm... yay?
Whether it's altered characters, terrible kisses, or unfortunate placement of manholes, each of these adapatations had something about them that was just a little off. They aren't the worst, but they definitely aren't the best. Here's why.
Billie Piper's performance is such an odd take on Fanny. She never quite meshes with the historical setting, and the hair and costume choices don't help (why does she keep wearing her hair down?!?!). Though the 1999 adaptation, which we'll get to later, makes serious departures from the book, those alterations at least feel intentional and carefully thought out. The changes to the characters here, particularly in making Fanny lively and playful, just don't make sense. Plot points are also rushed or skipped over entirely. While MANSFIELD PARK is certainly Austen's most serious and difficult novel, this adaptation feels frothy and frivolous.
To be honest, I probably should have put this on the "Not So Good" list, but I temporarily forgot it existed and have since had to renumber everything in that post. Whoops.
This Tamil film, the first Indian adaptation of an Austen novel (correct me if I’m wrong), is a movie I wish I liked. The tone is uneven, with a jarring mix of war scenes and music video-style montages of dance and song. And then there’s the unintentionally hilarious fact that (spoiler!) instead of falling ill near the end of the story, the Marianne character instead falls into a manhole. Nevertheless, the songs are fun, Aishwarya Rai is lovely as ever, and it’s the film that eventually led to BRIDE AND PREJUDICE, so I can’t complain too much.
AKA “the Mormon one.” This movie isn’t quite good enough to stand on its own as a film or an Austen adaptation, but if you’ve ever experienced an LDS singles ward, it resonates. The transition of an early 19th century England to early 21st century Provo is surprisingly smooth, given the shared obsession with early marriage. It’s mildly entertaining in a slapstick sort of way, and I’ll never stop thinking the scene with heartbroken Lizzie and Jane in the grocery store is funny: “Triple choc-choc-choc-chocolate chunk? Or Uncle Bubba’s Big Belly Batter Brickle?”
Is it fair to call this an Austen adaptation when it’s already the adaptation of another book? I’m not sure, and I struggled with its placement since it’s so popular but not a personal favorite. It’s funny and satirical and very British, and it makes some clever nods to PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (including the casting of Colin Firth as Mark Darcy). I think my main hang-up with this one is Bridget as the main character. Where Elizabeth Bennet was clever, charming, and witty, Bridget is a lovable hot mess. It’s easier for me to like her and the film if I separate it from Pride and Prejudice altogether.
I know that fidelity is a nebulous, unattainable goal, or whatever, but don’t mess with my favorite characters (I’m looking at you, every LITTLE WOMEN adaptation I've ever seen).
This movie would have been much, much higher up the list but for one thing: MINUS ALL THE POINTS FOR THE WORST KISS IN CINEMATIC HISTORY. Anne’s out of breath from running through the streets of Bath, and she’s left with her mouth gaping open like fish while Wentworth waits an absurdly long time to bend down and meet her kiss. *shudders*
I need to watch the final scene from NORTH AND SOUTH as a palate cleanser after even thinking about it.
If you’re obsessed with fidelity, this is not the adaptation for you, but as a stand-alone film and piece of cinematic history, it’s charming. Released in 1940, producers worried that the film would make our British allies seem stuffy and prejudiced, so certain characters (*cough* Catherine de Bourgh *cough*) were significantly altered. The time period was also moved forward to capitalize on the popularity of GONE WITH THE WIND in its flamboyant costume design.
So, the storyline is a far cry from Austen’s original, but Lawrence Olivier was destined, both in appearance and manner, to play Fitzwilliam Darcy. In fact, I think he may actually be Darcy. Can a fictional character be reincarnated as an iconic movie star?
Bernie Su’s creative follow-up to THE LIZZIE BENNET DIARIES is unfortunately not quite as good, though I still enjoyed watching it. The production quality is better (this is a very pretty adaptation) but the setup feels forced. Where Lizzie was a vlogger, Emma is simply recording videos for posterity, and it stretches credibility a little too much. The storytelling isn't as clever and insightful as THE LIZZIE BENNET DIARIES and the characters felt less real, but the series grew on me over time.
Why? The chemistry between Alex Knightley and Emma is a major redeeming quality. The rest of the plot struggles initially, but the sexual tension is A+.
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Well, my friends, the Austen obsession continues, and this week we move on from the tolerable to the amiable. This adaptations are good, but they just missed being included among the best of the best. Here’s why.
I found this adaptation enjoyable, but forgettable. Bonus points for Johnny Lee Miller playing his second Austen hero and bonus, extra, super points for casting Ramola Garai, who is a gift to us from the period drama gods.
I think the bland male leads and a slightly disjointed storyline are what hold me back from loving BRIDE AND PREJUDICE completely, but the film is still a whole lot of fun. The best known cross-cultural Austen adaptation, it’s frothy and colorful and a little bit whacky, and it’s hard not to enjoy it. And it’s a MUSICAL, which few other Austen film adaptations can claim. Plus, Aishwarya Rai is a delight.
We're finally getting to the point where I feel guilty ranking the adaptations, because from here on out, I love them all deeply.
This is a quiet adaptation that doesn’t get as much fanfare as many of the others, but it’s lovely nonetheless. Amanda Root is absolutely perfect as Anne – her subtle performance manages to capture Anne’s pain, her exasperation with her relatives, and her quiet determination as well as her shyness.
I do have to confess something, though. As a teenager watching this movie for the first time, I found myself wondering where all the pretty people were. The cast of this film is surprisingly normal looking, which is a refreshing change from typical Hollywood casting and seems particularly appropriate for the time period.
A lot of people hate this adaptation (my mother among them), but I’m a fan. Fans of other Austen adaptations are sometimes thrown by just how dark and gritty this version is, and by, well, the brief nakedness (there’s understandably not much nudity in most Austen adaptations). In addition to showing that Fanny was pulled out of serious poverty by her not-always-kind cousins, this version also addresses MANSFIELD PARK’s elephant in the room: the Bertrams earned their money in the West Indies, which means that slaves earned it for them. It’s not always a pretty adaptation as a result, but that honesty adds a depth and context to the adaptation that I really appreciate.
I’ll add that Fanny Price is the only Austen heroine I don’t like very much, so I don’t really mind that the film turned her into a completely different character.
This adaptation of Emma and the adaptation of Mansfield Park I just wrote about are a study in contrasts, and I love them for completely opposite reasons. Emma holds a special place in my heart for simply being so PRETTY. The costumes, the sets, the hairstyles, the script - they're just so fluffy and beautiful and charming, much like Emma herself. Gwyneth Paltrow annoys me as a human being, which is probably why I adore her as Emma.
If you enjoy period dramas, it’s hard to hate this one. And the score by Rachel Portman is delightful. All the fluff, very little of the substance.
This adaptation didn’t get as much attention as I think it deserved, and I hope you’ll watch it if you haven’t already, as it's certainly the best of the 2007 and 2008 ITV/BBC Austen reboots. The opening scenes are surprisingly scandalous for an Austen adaptation, but don’t let them scare you away from the miniseries.
It pains me not to include this as one of the best of the best, since it's a personal favorite. As great as Emma Thompson is, Hattie Morahan is exactly how I pictured Elinor, and Charity Wakefield is lovely as Marianne. It's a full-length miniseries, which allows it time to cover plot points that the 1995 adapation didn't have time for. And it does it so very well.
Note: For fans of the "Darcy emerges from the pond" scene in in the '96 Pride and Prejudice, this Sense and Sensibility gives you Downton Abbey's Matthew revived from the dead and angstily chopping wood in the rain. Enjoy.
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We're finally here, reader. The time has come to declare the best of the best Austen adaptations, and I'm wordier than ever. What can I say? I get a little effusive when talking Jane.
Missed the earlier posts? You can find them here, here, here, and here.
These final adaptations aren't necessarily in the order I most enjoy watching them, but I stand by my claim that they're the best. Why? Each of these final six revolutionized Austen adaptations in one way or another, influencing adaptations to come in profound ways. They've defined Austen in our popular imagination more than anything besides the novels themselves.
You either love this adaptation, or you hate it, and I’m mostly on the loving it side. I was wary of Keira Knightley playing Elizabeth Bennet, and I’m still not quite sure how I feel about it, but I am a fan of Matthew McFadyen’s vulnerable take on Darcy. Social anxiety is an interesting and plausible explanation for the character’s behavior. In general I LOVE the casting, especially Rosamund Pike as Jane and Judy Dench as Lady Catherine de Bourgh (that woman can play uppity old lady like no one else). And it even has a baby Carrey Mulligan!
This film is in the running against the 1995 Sense and Sensibility for most gorgeous cinematography, and I think it ultimately wins. And that score! The shot of Elizabeth standing on the cliffside, skirts billowing in the wind while "Liz on Top of the World" plays is seared into my memory in the best way possible. I also love that it brings a little bit of the grit back into period dramas – pigs and dirt and a recognition that the obsession with marriage was born out of a legitimate fear of poverty.
This version does dumb down the language in places and spends a little more time explaining Regency culture than some other adaptations, which the egalitarian in me approves of and my inner snob is annoyed by. BUT for that very reason, if you ask a millennial about Austen films, this is the one they're most likely to have watched. It's accessible for period drama lovers and period drama newbies alike.
Why it earned a top spot: for bringing Austen to a new generation.
In general, I feel like modernized adaptations have done a better job than period dramas of showing just how funny and biting Austen was, but this one is the exception. It’s a darkly hilarious period piece, and it perfectly captures the social awkwardness and subtle human cruelty that Austen delighted in laughing at. If you enjoy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and the novels of P.G. Wodehouse, you'll likely enjoy this comedy of manners.
The novella on which the film is based is Austen at her meanest and also her cleverest, turning the stories of Samuel Richardson on their head by depicting the scheming libertine as both a woman (shocking!) and the most engaging character. LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP glories in that subversion, and Kate Beckinsale as Lady Susan is my favorite casting in any Austen adaptation, hands down.
Side note: watch this movie and then the Beckinsale version of EMMA and then try to tell me the woman isn’t Benjamin Buttoning the heck out of life. I suspect she actually became a vampire for her role in VAN HELSING. Method acting at its finest.
Why it earned a top spot: for embracing Austen's satirical side.
I’m a little biased in favor of this series, having spent two years researching it for my master’s thesis, but I’ll stand by my claim that it’s a brilliant modernization. The series breaks with Austen on certain plot points as a way to remain faithful to her feminist themes, social commentary, and humor in a modern setting. It modernizes the characters in compelling ways. It's funny and fresh and revolutionized online, immersive story telling as well as the world of Austen adaptations. If you’d like to hear all my thoughts on the subject (and really, who wouldn’t?), I’d be happy to loan you a copy of my super hard-hitting, very important, not at all frivolous master’s thesis.
Since it’s a Youtube series, it’s not something you can check out the library, but we do have a novelization by the series creators, THE SECRET DIARY OF LIZZIE BENNET.
Do yourself a favor and go watch THE LIZZIE BENNET DIARIES on Youtube. You can return many hours later to thank me.
Why it earned a top spot: for bringing Austen into the digital age.
Unless you’re a super nerd like me and read articles like “The Surprising Fidelity of Clueless” for fun, this one might surprise you, but hear me out. Austen novels, though often marketed as romances, are first and foremost satires. I’ll say it again, louder for the people in the back – AUSTEN WROTE SATIRE, NOT JUST ROMANCE. She was insightfully commenting on and criticizing the world in which she lived, and it’s freaking hilarious.
CLUELESS is one of the few adaptations to bring that satire to the forefront, and it brilliantly critiques modern life. It exaggerates human behavior just enough to make us laugh, but not so much that it’s unrecognizable. It pokes holes in the self-importance of the rich and socially elite. It's not just the story of a rich, meddling girl; it's a commentary on consumerism, wealth, teenage culture, and more.
Why it earned a top spot: for modernizing Austen, wit intact
For me, the 1995 Sense and Sensibility has the best screenplay of all Austen adaptations, and Emma Thompson (who also starred as Elinor), made excellent calls about what to cut and include in a film-length storyline. Along with a fair amount of humor and romance, she captured Austen’s social commentary about the limitations placed on women by Regency society in a compelling way. And she even won an Oscar for it.
Beyond that, the film is visually gorgeous, the score is one of my favorites of all time, and the casting is excellent. More than any adaptation before it, Sense and Sensibility goes beyond just repeating Austen's words on camera to instead explore how visuals can tell the story when the script alone can't. That moment when Marianne, Mrs. Dashwood, and Margaret all go sobbing into their rooms and Elinor sits down to calmly drink a cup of tea perfectly encapsulates who the characters are. It gets right to the heart of the plot in a few moments of screentime. It's perfect.
Premiering just a few months after my number one pick aired on television, the 1995 Sense and Sensibility shares the honor of ushering in an era of excellent Austen adaptations. More than 20 years later, it still doesn't feel dated.
Why it earned a top spot: for bringing Austen to the big screen, in a big way.
Okay, okay, you knew this would be number one, didn’t you? I’m not sure it’s actually my personal favorite, but it takes the cake because it’s the one that started them all. It defined Austen adaptations as a genre, and I really didn’t have a choice but to give it the top spot.
Though earlier Austen adaptations had been produced for TV and film, this BBC/A&E made-for-TV miniseries launched the “Austen Renaissance” of adaptations that beautifully blended fidelity to the original novel with general viewer appeal. Lovely cinematography, a great score, good acting – it set the standard for every Austen adaptation to follow.
And it also brought us Colin Firth, so...
Why it earned the top spot: for showing us how to do Austen right.. |
This say as I blame you. You are clearly very smart people. 🙂
Mico was always excellent at making it easy for me to combine the two into one shot.
Sadly, one week ago our sweet Mico passed away. We are very thankful that it was quick and as peaceful as possible. Throughout the night on Tuesday she was panting, more so than normal. This girl was always so happy and bounding with energy that panting was a pretty constant state of being for her. We always joked that she was never going to sneak up on anyone, her excitement and enthusiasm always lead her way. But something was just a little off that night so we decided I would bring her with me to a vet appointment we already had scheduled for Marley first thing Wednesday morning.
Joel helped me load the girls into the car before heading off to work and our sweet baby was gone by the time we arrived.
She truly had a smile on her face until the very end. She didn’t need a doctor to take any more blood or do any more tests and she took away the need for us to make any heartbreaking decisions about her life. She knew it was her time.
She was a wonderful dog and the best companion to us for over 13 years. We picked her out when she was just a month old, the only short-hair, all black female in the litter. She spent some time in the pound before we could bring her home and we always said that gave her a little edge.
She was fiercely loyal to both Joel and I, never wanted to be anywhere but right there with us and anything in the world we wanted to do with her she thought was the Best. Idea. Ever.
Over the years she survived a tumor removal, splenectomy and arthritis, her medication routine had become a process in and of itself. She was born in Indianapolis, and from the very first night we brought her home, about one year after Marley, she slept in bed with us. Most nights on the pillow above my head (we had an abnormally long mattress), unless it was too cold then she was nestled under the covers. She could never be too close. And that was just fine with me.
You completed our pack when you joined our family my sweet Mico. You instantly gave us spunk and street cred. I think you loved me more than anything in the whole wide world, yet somehow I know you had a way of making Joel feel the exact same way. Your love was unconditional and your smile contageous. You gave us more than we could have ever imagined. We were lucky to be your humans. Rest peacefully my sweets.
ps. I’ve posted more than is probably normal about our sweet girls over the years. To see some of the projects and adorable dog pictures you may have missed check out these early posts. Here, here, here and here. And so many more here. And a scroll through my Instagram feed might just be cute old lady dog overload.
pps. Marley is doing just fine. She is 14 and definitely has old lady moments, and I’m pretty sure she’s sick of all of the extra attention, but she continues to nap through the day and enjoy a slow, short stroll in the evening.
I’m so sorry Karah! Sounds like she lives a dogs life and I’m sure she’s panting while looking down on you right now.
Thanks Kelly!
Oh Karah and Joel I am so sorry! I know this feeling oh too well and know nothing takes that hurt away! Just wanted you to know I’m thinking about you all and I know a few friends Mico’s hanging with right now!
Thank you so much, Kara!! Hope you are well.
So sorry for your loss. On the 7th of this month, we remembered our Sam who passed last year at 12 1/2!
It makes me smile to know that Mico had all kinds of friends, old and new, to greet her. 🙂
Oh Karah – I’m so sorry about Mico! I truly know your pain! I had to put my Sissy girl down just last week and it felt like someone punched me in the gut! None of the cliches that people will say to you mean anything….oh, she lived a good life….she’s not in any more pain….be so thankful you had the time with her…..Just makes me want to scream sometime! I know it’s all meant well but really all you want is your beautiful little cat or dog back! So I won’t give you any cliches. Just know that I”m thinking about you and sharing your loss!
Jaye
Oh no, I am so sorry for your loss. It is impossible to describe the grief. Thank you so much for the comment, Jaye!
OMG I totally understand that feeling of wanting my dog back. I seriously believe I will never choose euthanasia for my pet again, but bring them home to pass away naturally. I vaguely remember screaming that I wanted my dog back now.
Karah, I was so saddened to hear about Mico’s passing. We went through it twice in span of 10 months and it is just so hard. I hope that you can find some comfort in all the people who will post, it doesn’t make it that much easier, but, to know there are people that may not know you personally, but who still have your back and are willing to be here and listen. There is something comforting about that. Hugs, thoughts and prayers for you and Joel & Marley.
Thank you so much, Erin. And I am so sorry for your losses, we are keeping a close eye on Marley, it is definitely an adjustment for all of us.
Oh, sweet Karah, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Our furbabies will always hold a special place in our hearts. It is so great the Mico was able to enjoy such a long and loving life with y’all. God bless y’all in your time of grief.
Thank you so much MissCaron!
Ugh! I’m so sorry about Mico. There are never any words that can ease the pain of that loss. I know she will be missed beyond measure. Much love from across the miles. ~Ally
Thank you so much, Ally! She was a treasure to us!
I’m so, SO sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. I lost my sweet Lucy in 2014, and just yesterday, one of our rescue pups in foster passed away. It never gets easier, but know that she KNEW she was loved, and is waiting for you in an amazing place now, where she never has to hurt again.
Many teary hugs for you and Joel.
I am so sorry for your recent losses. I do have peace in knowing that she had a great life, and she knew it. 🙂 And her pain is gone. Thank you Julie!
I understand this all too well. We lost our elderly black dog in February. Our elder dachshund lady continues on, though she sleeps more than anything else these days. We still have a pack of 3 but every one is precious.
And yes, it’s a dog’s gift to make all members of their pack, even the humans, feel supremely loved. We are so lucky to have them in our lives.
Much love.
I can relate to the extra napping, Marley sleeps so soundly, it is adorable. Thank you for the comment!!
We always have a “herd” with 3, staggered ages. Cache (our late boy) was 15 this year, Carrie (elder dachshund) is 13, and Catie (doxie mix) is 6. After we lost Cache in February, Catie started to get as somnolent as Carrie – not good for a 6 year old! We thought about it for several months, and kept our eyes on local rescue groups. Catie’s a VERY submissive dog, so we didn’t want a larger dog that would overlord on her.
In June, we found a new pup – a 6 month old tiny chiweenie. She’s very feisty, but small enough (7 lounds! and hasn’t grown!) that she can’t bully Catie too much. Now, Catie & Peggy play non-stop, and Catie’s more fit than she’s been in years!
I never want to be dogless, truly. They make me laugh, they love unreservedly. And being mostly housebound, they keep me going.
She was so lucky to have you! I’m sure she is playing with some of our friends from the past. Love you!
XOXO
Kara, I’m so sorry to hear of your dear Mico, and although I don’t know you or the girls, I have tears hearing about her passing. It’s so hard to lose our dear fur babies and I still cry over ones that I lost many years ago. Again, my deepest sympathies to you.
Thank you so much Carmen!
I am so sorry to hear about your dear Mico. Animals are such big parts of our lives, they always give us unconditional love. Hugs to all of you xoxo
They do give the best love, thank you, diana!
Oh Karah, I am so very sorry for your loss. I think you have to be a pet parent to feel that horrible hole that their passing leaves. It’s so hard to lose a member of your family but stop and think of the wonderful memories you have in these coming days. It will help sooth your heart. xo Julie
The memories are definitely a treasure we will hold forever. Thank you for your comment, Julie!
OK Karah, I’m so sorry. Thanks for sharing. You’ve been on my mind lately. Now you are in my heart.
Thank you so much, Karen! I hope you are well. 🙂
I’m so so sorry for your loss….I say nothing more because words can’t express my sadness
I so appreciate the comment, Maria!
Thinking of you all Karah…embrace those sweet memories..
Thank you Wendy!
Hi! Karah! I am so very sorry for your loss. I am crying as I type this! Thank you for sharing. I have been searching Instragram for news from you lately. I have been thinking about you a lot, as we are moving with our two fur babies, but only across the country, not around the world. I will give our Trey and Bella and extra hug this morning, and think of you. Know that there are many families with pet children who feel your loss!
Oh Karah, my heart is breaking. I don’t know you and I’m sobbing. Your tribute to Mico is beautiful and so heartfelt. When I first discovered your blog it was so obvious that if you weren’t using it to showcase your home(s) and creativity, you would happily have been a dog blogger! Your devotion to making them as happy as they’ve made you has been so moving. Be well.
Sorry for your loss. These animals make it so easy for us to love them and mega hard to let them go. What a lucky puppy to have you. Xx
Dear Karah….I am so very sorry for the great loss of Mico….I feel as though I have lost someone close as I adored her through your blog…My heart is broken and I cannot imagine what you have gone through. Precious pets are just not here on earth long enough…Rest in peace sweet Mico. Again, I am so, so very sorry for the passing of Mico…
So sorry for your loss. Animals really do round out a family and Mico seems to have been a very loved member of your family. The best compliment on a life well lived is heartbreak in those left to mourn. She obviously was a GOOD DOG!
Such a sad day for you both, and so sorry for your loss. Our dogs can truly be our best friends, loyal family, and lovable playmates every day ~ and there is such a void when they are gone. The memories remain, so think of Mico on her happiest day. Hugs to all ~ both the two-legged and four-legged folks in the space between. Bwg ~~~
Oh Karah, I’m so sorry. Losing a beloved pet is so heartbreaking. What a dignified and graceful way that Mico passed. Although it might not lessen the ache, know that we all share your pain. Wishing you better days and happy memories.
Sorry for your lost…., Karah, I was so heartbroken to read about your sweet Mico.We went through the pain of losing our sweet Miniature Schnauzer, Lily, and it hurt so badly I think I still haven’t fully recovered from it. I did blog about her which helped a little. We spread her ashes in all of our back yard in a small ceremony because she was always “on patrol” in that yard.
May peace be with you.
My heart breaks for you I know the pain of losing such a good friend I had the pleasure of a constant companion for 16 years it was very sad when she passed. My other dog hated to be alone after. Hope Marley does well
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even though we know when they come into our families that we will likely outlive them, it is something you just can’t really prepare for. Thanks for sharing so much of your life including the painful moments that we all have in common.
That is so true Robin!! I know you know the pain.
Karah and Joel, my heart aches for you both. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing this very personal time with us. I am one of your faithful readers who loved the pictures of your girls. Always present in all stages of your lives. Always caring and loving, the girls. Take care and share when you can.
I remember you posting about a lady saying your dogs looked happy or loved. There someone posted a comment with the above poem Rainbow Bridge and another that you should go back and read. May you find comfort in knowing we are all so sorry for the loss of her companionship and utter devotion to you and Joel. You will see her again. Hugs.
My best wishes – I know you were a good family for a loving dog, you made her life a good one. Keep on loving.
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thank you for the kind words
Dear Karah and Joel,
I’m so very sorry for your tough loss, so painful. I remember your wonderful pictures of her and how she was always with you.
You wish they could be there always.
Anne
Thank you Anne!
Dear Karah,
I know that kind of loss so well and I am so sorry to read this post. I have always loved the way your girls are a part of your blog and diy journey. I know your days and nights seem a little emptier now. So glad you had her and loved her well. She loved you well, too.
Sending love and hugs,
Heidi
She did love us well, thank you so much Heidi!
Karah,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how important your pets are to you – they’re family, after all. And I know how difficult it is to lose a furry family member. I’ve loved all your dog and dog-related posts over the years, and cried through this beautiful tribute to Mico. Sending a big hug and pet to Marley!
Thank you so so much, Linda!!
Condolensces, to you and Joel, Karah. We lost our sweet Beans the next day and the hurt is still fresh for us too. Beans was much like Mico to us. She was born in our house. She was the only survivor of her 7 pup litter when Parvo decided to visit our home when the pups were about 6 months old. We called our Beans our miracle puppy. She was always protective of us, smiled at us constantly, and loved to chase the “red dot” (lazer pointer) on the floor. We miss her as much as I’m sure you miss your Mico. They may both be physically gone, but they live in our hearts and memories and their unconditional love continues to surround us.
I am so sorry for your loss, Peg. But you are so right, even though they are physically gone, I feel Mico many times a day as I recall memories and good times!!
Karah, sent you an email the other day after reading your post. So sorry to hear. Still thinking of you… Hope are well. Love, Daisi
Thank you so much, Daisi!!
I am so sorry about the passing of your beloved Mico. What a beautiful girl. Thanks for posting those gorgeous pictures of her. I too, am mourning the loss of my beloved dog. Like you, I like to make my home as beautiful as possible, but the most beautiful part of my home, was my dog. You seem like a WONDERFUL person, and I’m so glad for Mico that you where “her people”. I believe that is why she was such a happy part of the family. Thank you for the touching words and pictures. With appreciation, Stacy
Thank you so much for the kind words, Stacy, and I am so sorry for your loss!! Your comment came at just the perfect time for me. You never know when the emotions of grief are going to hit you. Thank you!
Mico seemed like a wonderful loving dog. She was fortunate to have you as you were blessed to have her. May she R.I.P
Thank you so much, Hanna! |
(posted Thursday, July 30, 1998)
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Re: Joyce–or, better, don’t
CherMaître,
Saw Wings of the Dove last evening & was very impressed. So that was what it was all about! Your writing has no bigger fan than EW, but I must admit to finding some of the later novels a bit, shall we say, murky. Large & charming party at the Cineplex Odeon–the young Waldorf Astors, Mr. Balfour, Ld & Lady Elcho, Dcess of Manchester, Lady Essex, &c. &c. All seemed delighted but for poor Teddy, who ran screaming from the theater during the first reel–his nerves, no doubt. Miss Bonham Carter was splendid. She ought to play Lily Barth if The House of Mirth ever makes it out of turnaround. Is it true they’re giving the Merchant-Ivory treatment to your Golden Bowl? Can’t say I ever made it quite to the end of that one either.
Have you looked over the Modern Library list yet? As Scribner authors, neither of us is likely to find much favor in a list of books sold by Mr. Cerf. Still, I fear that to the younger generation we must represent the literary equivalent of tufted furniture and gas chandeliers. Ulysses, alas, is No. 1. Have you driven into this fog? It’s a turgid welter of pornography (the rudest schoolboy kind) & uninformed & unimportant drivel. The ingredients of soup do not make soup without the cook’s intervention. The same goes for Mr. Kerouac.
Your Devoted Edith
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Re: 100 romans
Dearest Edith,
The drab unblinking question that presents itself is that “compilation” to which you refer, whose arrival, though unwelcome, is in no way resistible. Of the part that is mine to pass over in silence is perhaps the course both of humility and of humilité. That the number of my own works chosen should be trois is a matter for neither protestation nor ingratitude. Yet that such an ordering hardly induces in the author of the aforementioned trois such satisfaction as might be hoped to accrue to one looking down with Olympian detachment from beyond the vale of longevity is a statement the validity of which cannot be called readily into question. It is unlikely to fail to play upon the suspicions of such a one that the composition of his most highly esteemed should be that most lately converted into a wan cinematic confection of fretsome abbreviation..”. Thus it is an expression of both discretion and a great humble reverence for the feelings of others to leave such a “point” unmade and unwinced at.
Though it may be additionally unpenworthy, there is another “point” that heavily impels making. It is that of all the volumes, some eminent, some too much esteemed in the trail of “fashion,” there is one included that so transgresses the hesitational boundary of propriety as to induce a feeling of stammering dyspepsia. Attention is called to the uncouth Mr. Roth, whose effluviations are so juvenalianly unspeakable that I cannot bear to utter their “title.” This work, it cannot be refrained from being pointed out, has as its chief topic that exercise that in our own great palmy day was considered least worthy of writerly elucidation. That this basely erotic occupation that was to our own contemporaries so unsupportable should form the core of the work in question might be thought to constitute a disqualification. To such vulgarian depths does this “fascination” descend that there is in one place depicted an act of rank unsalubrious congress between him and a comestible whose ingestion by familial others is ineluctably and tenebrously foreordained. I speak here of the “liver” scene. For a work whose “climax” depends on feelings of the most passionate revulsion to be esteemed ahead of your own labors, so far superior as to be undeserving of inclusion in the same tormented sentence, is, my dearest Edith, an insult insufferable to all whose reverence for literature anglais is to be warranted. To commiserate against so great and gaping an injustice presents itself as a course of action perhaps less unwise than others.
Yours faithfully fond, Henri
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Re: What did I win?
Dear Mrs. Wharton,
This is the first I’ve heard about a prize. Pardon me for asking, but is there by any chance some money attached to it? Also, please forgive me for the off-color stories I told at tea last week. The one about the American couple in the bordello went a little far, I think. Zelda and I may have had a few too many before stopping by.
Mirthfully, Scott Fitzgerald
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Re: Listing slightly
Dear Scott,
I was in Key West when I got a copy of your message. I have a place down there in Key West. It’s a small place but a good place. There are cats and a lot of rain and when it rains the cats all come inside the house. The biggest cat is named Hem. There are some smaller cats, too, with names like “Scott” and “Sherwood” and “Dos.” The big cat is bigger than the others and also braver and probably a better writer. But some people who don’t know any better think the little cats are pretty cute. One day I’ll put them in a bag and drown them in the river for their own good.
In Florida the cats drink milk, but we humans all drink rum. It’s not very good rum, but in Florida rum is the drink to drink so we drink it. Sometimes we mix the rum with Coke and sometimes we don’t mix it with anything, depending on how thirsty we are. Rum and Coke is a good drink, but not if you’re thirsty. If you’re thirsty, you want water, but never Rum and Coke. Here’s 400 bucks. You can pay me when you see me, unless I see you first.
Hell, you were saying something about a list. I couldn’t quite make out what you were saying, but I knew it was about a list. Scott, a list is a fine thing if you’re young, and you’re high up on it. But when you’re a little older and not so high up you see that the list is just a list and that’s all it is.
Yours always–Ernesto
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Dear Ernest,
Apparently man can be cured of drugs, drink, gambling, biting his nails, and picking his nose, but not of making lists. I’m not giving it another moment’s thought on account of I’m too busy writing my novels, and if somebody wants to read one of them instead of sipping a whisky highball and kicking back in an Adirondack chair or an eight-dollar swivel chair or a pig iron porch swing covered in fifty-cent Montgomery Ward paint from a paintcan he keeps on a ledge in the fallingdown barn where his people have been begetting quadroons and octaroons and sixteentharoons and thirtysecondaroons since the time before they thought to write it down, that’s nobody’s business but his own. I’ve got only one complaint for you to please pass along to the committee. My handwriting may not be all handwriting should be, especially after lunch, but even a county court judge drunk at noon ought to be able to read a title straight. So please tell those Northern fools it’s not Light in August but Fightin August, for godsakes.
Let’s get soused again sometime soon,
Yours, Bill
P.S. Mailer is Hemingway on a tight budget. Styron is Faulkner on no budget at all.
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From: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: Insult as e-mail; the e-mail as insult
Mailer had always thought highly of William Faulkner. Once, when he was younger, he had read Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying cover to cover. Privately, he had found it a bit confusing. Why was the mother a fish? But he knew that people thought it was a fine novel, and he resented that he hadn’t written it himself. Faulkner was a Southerner, probably a racist, and hard to understand. Mailer was a Jewish New Yorker, beloved by black people, and a comparatively easy read (not to mention a fine lay). Still, Mailer thought, Faulkner and Mailer were a lot alike. Both were great American writers–between them they had written many of the best 100 novels of the 20th century. Both drank, heavily at times; liked to get paid for what they wrote; and had contempt for lesser talents. Mailer thought Faulkner thought highly of Mailer as well–maybe as highly as Mailer did himself.
Mailer had sent Faulkner every book he had ever written, all with flattering inscriptions, and never received so much as a thank-you. Mailer suspected that Faulkner had read them all and wished he had written them himself. Possibly, Faulkner had never so much as looked at them. He had heard somewhere that Faulkner had died. Still, Mailer was irked. He felt that it had all been a big literary game. Mailer was not a critic of Southern literature, but he privately wondered whether posterity might not judge John Jakes a better novelist than Faulkner, sources close to Mailer tell Mailer.
So to be called Hemingway on a budget by Faulkner made Mailer angry. It made Mailer very, very angry. So angry did Mailer become that Mailer took the big picture of Faulkner that hangs over Mailer’s desk and smashed it into a million pieces. After he did that, there were just pictures of Mailer hanging there. Mailer recognized that this reaction was not very mature, but Mailer had bigger things to worry about than minding his literary manners. Mailer didn’t understand why people were treating him like a dead writer, either. Just recently, Mailer had published his autobiography and a book about Jesus. Mailer had the inspired idea to combine the two subjects in one book. Bill Faulkner never had an idea that good, or if he did, no one could understand it.
Mailer thought to himself that next time he saw Faulkner, he would probably sock him one in the kisser. No, Mailer thought, the next time he ran into Faulkner at a swanky literary party, he would return Faulkner’s insult with his usual witty insouciance. Mailer hated those parties, but he hardly ever missed one. “Your books stink,” Mailer imagined himself saying. “Mailer can’t understand a word of them.”
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Norm,
Easy on the benzedrine, man. Me, I was just pleased to be on that list with famouswriters like Paul Bowles and William Golding. That cat Saul Bellow was on there too. It made me think about the time Neal and I went to see him in Chicago in 1949.
I came in by Greyhoundbus from Milwaukee. It was an ordinary Greyhoudbus with runaways and oldfolk and the Greyhoundbusdriver in his Greyhoundbusdriver’s cap not saying much of anything but just driving the bus toward Chi. Neal didn’t have the busfare so he hotwired a car, not to steal it, but just to ride ride ride for the thrill of it like some magnificent highflying parkpigeon. Along the way, Neal had married or maybe just kidnapped a Scandinavian-extracted girl from Kenosha named Inga. Inga had blond curls and beefy arms like a stevedore and was excited about seeing the bigcity but said she wanted to go home and was going to call the police if he didn’t take her. Neal should have been worried about Inga being jailbait but at that point he was pretty focused on medieval literature, and kept on reciting passages from Chaucer and El Cid and talking about how Giotto was a better painter than Van Gogh, nokidding.
We were crashing at a cold water flat on the South side with a guy called Phil and Phil’s aunt and her chihuahuas. The chihuahuas had been shaved real close to the skin, so there wasn’t much to them, just a lot of pointy ears and dogyapping. They must have been pretty cold in those Chi winters and when they were hungry they’d claw at your shins. Neal wanted to invite Sanchez and Marylou and Freddie Engels over for a sexorgy but Dave’s aunt was out of chihuahuafood, so before we could do that, we had to get something for the dogs to eat.
As soon as we stepped outside Phil’s aunt’s apartment, a cruiser spotted us and tailed after us at a slow crawl down the street. Neal had ditched his freebuick, but apparently we looked like some hipsters who had pulled off a jewelry heist downtown. They didn’t stop us on suspicion, but just kept tailing us at a distance which made us twitchy since Inga kept saying she was going to turn us in for being hopheads and whiteslavers and a lot of other stuff I couldn’t understand because it was in Swedish. We knew they were cops because they had copuniforms and were driving a copcar. So we stopped in a dark dingy old South side tavern to think over our plans and have some coldbeers.
When we came out of there, Inga had split and we realized we were on Congress Street. Congress Street shoots out West for an amazing distance, which is where we were headed, so we hijacked a lettuce rig, pistol-whipped the driver, wham, and made straight for Joliet. As we were riding through the sweetsmelling American night, Neal looked up from the book he was reading, Les aventures de la dialectique, by Maurice Merleau-Ponty, which he had lifted from the philosophy section of Kroch’s & Brentano’s in the Loop. He turned to me and the driver of the rig who was wearing a lettucepicking outfit and a red bandanna tied around his mouth and said, “Oh man, we completely forgot to go see Saul Bellow.” And now we’re all on the same list of goodbooks. I’m sohappy.
As ever, Jack
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From: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]; [email protected]: Who’s afraid of V W?
My dear Mr Kerouac,
Yes, of course I too am pleased to be on the list. All these last several decades I have been overwhelmed with feelings of horror & despair; annihilation; nothingness; barrenness & void. One could say that I have been in a poor mood. For To the Lighthouse to place fifteenth provides a moment of cheer, for it proves that someone has indeed read to the end of it.
But a moment of cheer quickly passes. What after all is a list? A hundred books; perhaps seventy-five; perhaps only fifty. The end of each arrives, and soon another book is published, a book is reviewed, more books appear. List succeeds list. Lists turn into libraries. Some of these books are borrowed from the libraries. These books seethe with plots; with characters; with life & suspense. In other books, little occurs. A group of persons goes somewhere; or does not go somewhere; or contemplates going somewhere but delays the decision about whether to go. The words fly past; two hundred words; six hundred words; one thousand five hundred words; two thousand words. The words turn into pages: one hundred pages; two hundred pages; three hundred pages; four hundred pages. The alphabet is recounted. B follows A. D is preceded by C; then comes E; then F; then G; then H; then I. If L could be reached, that would be something. But L is very hard to attain; very few people in the whole of England ever attain L. Not many even get so far as K. And what of M, and the murky letters which follow M, which include U, R and W? Who can even speak of W, which shimmers at the North end of the alphabet, scarcely visible from D. When I think of D, an image comes into my head that I am powerless to resist: it is the cross section of a mackerel.
Please forgive my digression–what else can one call it, except perhaps “maundering”–which has made me forget entirely what I had been about to tell you! It is nothing of importance! Perhaps something about Vanessa; or Lytton; or Vita; or Lady Ottoline; or Maynard, who as I write pursues Duncan around the garden with lust in his heart & a croquet mallet. Such gossip pales beside this “maundering,” this reverie for which I am intensely thankful; for nothing so solaces me, calms me in the perplexity of life, and miraculously raises its burdens, as this sublime power, this divine talent for writing endlessly about hardly anything at all, & one should no more interrupt it, while it lasts than one should break the crockery in one’s home and leave the shards lying on the kitchen floor for no reason. Though yes, I have done that at times as well.
Write if you find work, V |
Popular Science Monthly/Volume 25/September 1884/National Health and Work
IT was very difficult to select, from the vast number of subjects relating to health and to education, one of which I could fitly speak to-day. On general education I could not venture to speak; and, believing that I should have to address a large and various audience, I thought it would be best to choose a subject by which I might urge one of the chief objects of this Exhibition, and one which I know that you, sir, have always had in view, namely, that the public themselves should consider, much more than they do, the utility and the means of maintaining their own health. I have, therefore, chosen the relation between the national health and work; especially as it may be shown in a few of the many examples of the quantity of work which is lost to the nation, either through sickness or through deaths occurring before the close of what may fairly be reckoned as the working-time of life. I think it may be made clear that this loss is so great, that the consideration of it should add largely to the motives by which all people may be urged to the remedy of whatever unwholesome conditions they may live in. It is a subject which is often in the minds of the real students of the public health, but the public itself is far too little occupied with it.
I shall speak only of national health. In consideration of his own self, a man may be deemed healthy who lives idle, comfortably, and long; who enjoys every day of his life, and satisfies every natural appetite without consequent distress. And when such a one dies of old age, with a timely, uniform, and painless decay of every part, he may be deemed to have been completely healthy. And yet it is possible that he may have enjoyed his own health in the midst of a poor, unhealthy, and unhappy nation, to which he has done no good whatever.
If we could find a nation composed of people such as this man, we might be bound to speak of them as healthy; but we should be right in calling the whole nation utterly unsound, and might safely prophesy its complete stagnation, or its quick decline and fall.
It is not health such as this—idle, selfish, unproductive—that we want to promote either in the individual or in the multitude. Comfortable idleness, such as that of some vagrants and fine gentlemen, is a despicable result of good health; it is what no thorough man would ever wish for. In view of the national health and welfare, the pattern healthy man is one who lives long and vigorously; who in every part of his life, wherever and whatever it may be, does the largest amount of the best work that he can, and, when he dies, leaves healthy offspring. And we may regard that as the healthiest nation which produces, for the longest time, and in proportion to its population, the largest number of such men as this, and which, in proportion to its natural and accumulated resources, can show the largest amount and greatest variety of good work.
Here let me insert, as an interpretation clause, that in all this and what is to follow the word "man" means also "woman," and "he" means also "she"; and that, when I speak of work, I mean not only manual or other muscular work, but work of whatever kind that can be regarded as a healthy part of the whole economy of the national life. And I shall take it for granted that a large portion of all national welfare is dependent on the work which the population can constantly be doing; or, if I may so express it, that the greater part of the national wealth is the income from the work which is the outcome of the national health.
It is a common expression that we do not know the value of a thing till we have lost it; and this may be applied to the losses of work which are due to losses of national health. There are very few cases in which these can be estimated with any appearance of accuracy; but I am helped to the best within our present reach by Mr. Sutton, the Actuary to the Registry of Friendly Societies. In his office are the returns, for many years past, of the sickness and mortality among the members of a very large number of these societies; and, among other things, there is recorded the number of days which each member, when "off work" on account of sickness, receives money from his society. Hence Mr. Sutton can estimate, and this he has been so good as to do for me, the average number of days' sickness and consequent loss of work among several hundred thousands of the workmen and others who are members of these societies. From the entire mass of these returns, he deduces that the average number of days' sickness, per member per annum, is very nearly one and a half week; and this agrees, generally, with the estimates made in other societies by Mr. Neison and others. But the averages thus obtained include the cases of members of all ages, and among them many cases of chronic sickness and inability to work during old age. In order, therefore, to get a better idea of the actual annual loss of work through sickness, he has calculated the average annual number of days' sickness of each person during what may be deemed the normal working-time of life; that is, between fifteen and sixty-five years of age. This he has done among the members of the large group of friendly societies known as the Manchester Unity of Odd-Fellows; and then, on the fair assumption that the rates of sickness of the whole population during the working years of life would not be far different, he has calculated the following tables, showing the average annual rates of sickness of each person enumerated in the census of 1881, as living between the ages of fifteen and sixty-five:
Briefly, it appears from these tables that the average time of sickness among males during the working years is 1·314 weeks—that is, a small fraction more than nine days in each year—and that among females it is a small fraction more. The result is, that among males there is a loss of 9,692,505 weeks' work in every year, and among females a loss of 10,592,761 weeks. Thus we may believe that our whole population between fifteen and sixty-five years old do, in each year, 20,000,000 weeks' work less than they might do if it were not for sickness. The estimate is so large that it must, on first thoughts, seem improbable; but on fair consideration I believe it will not seem so. For the members of the Manchester Unity who are in the working-time of life, the reckoning is certainly true, and it is founded on the experience of between 300,000 and 400,000 members. In respect of health they may represent the whole population, at least, as well as any group that could be taken. They are not very strictly selected—they are not picked lives; yet they are such as are able, when they are in health, to earn good wages or good salaries, and, as their prudence in joining this association shows, they are comparatively thrifty and careful persons. They do not, at all events, include many of the habitual drunkards, the cripples or utterly invalids, or those who, through natural feebleness or early disease, or mere profligacy, can not earn enough to become members or maintain themselves in membership. Neither do they include many of the insane, or imbecile and idiotic, of whom there are, in our population, nearly 70,000, doing no work, and losing not less than 3,500,000 weeks' work in the year.
It would be tedious to tell the grounds on which the estimate may be deemed too high, for just as many and as good could be told on which it might be deemed too low. And it is rather more than confirmed by some estimates of the annual sickness in other and very different groups of persons.
In the army, at home, the average number of days' sickness in each year is, for each soldier, about seventeen; and, as the number of the troops in the United Kingdom is more than 80,000, we have here a loss of about 200,000 weeks' service in each year.
In the navy, on the home stations, the average number of days' sickness in each year has been in the last five years for each man nearly sixteen; so that for the total of about 20,000 men there is a loss of 45,000 weeks' service in each year.
The amount of sickness in the services thus appears much higher than in the friendly societies. This is due, in great part, to the fact that a soldier or a sailor is often put off duty a day or two for much less illness than that for which a civilian would "go on his club." Still, the one estimate may confirm the other; for the sickness in the army and navy is that of picked men, who were selected for the services as being of sound constitution, and who are in what should be the best working years of life: and, if it includes many cases of sickness for only a day or two, it excludes nearly all cases of more than a few months, such as make up a heavy proportion of the average sickness in the friendly societies and in the general population.
And I may add that the estimate from these societies, that nine days in the year may justly be thought a fair estimate of the working-time lost by sickness, is confirmed by the records of sickness among the 10,000 members of the metropolitan police force; for among these, including cases of long illness such as are also in the societies, the average is more than nine days in the year.
I think, then, that we can not escape from the reasons to believe that we lose in England and Wales, every year, in consequence of sickness, 20,000,000 weeks' work; or, say, as much work as 20,000,000 healthy people would do in a week.
The number is not easily grasped by the mind. It is equal to about one-fortieth part of the work done in each year by the whole population between fifteen and sixty-five years old. Or, try to think of it in money. Rather more than half of it is lost by those whom the Registrar-General names the domestic, the agricultural, and the industrial classes. These are more than 7,500,000 in number, and they lose about 11,000,000 weeks; say, for easy reckoning, at £1 a week; and here is a loss of £11,000,000 sterling from what should be the annual wealth of the country. For the other classes, who are estimated as losing the other 9,000,000 weeks' work, it would be hard and unfair to make a guess in any known coin; for these include our great merchants, our judges and lawyers, and medical men, our statesmen and chief legislators; they include our poets and writers of all kinds, musicians, painters, and philosophers; and our princes, who certainly do more for the wealth and welfare of the country than can be told in money.
Before I speak of any other losses of work or of wealth due to sickness, permit me, as in parentheses, to point out to you how very imperfectly these losses are told, or even suggested by our bills of mortality. These, on which almost alone we have to rely for knowing the national health—these tell the losses of life, and more than misery enough they tell of; but to estimate rightly the misery of sickness, and the losses of all but life that are due to it, we need a far more complete record than these can give.
Take, for example, such a disease as typhoid fever—that which Mr. Huxley has rightly called the scourge and the disgrace of our country. It has of late destroyed, in England and Wales, among persons in the working-time of life, nearly 4,000 in the year. Its mortality is about fifteen per cent, so that, if in any year 4,000 die of it, about 23,000 recover from it. Of these, the average length of illness is, on the authority of Dr. Broadbent, about ten weeks. Here, therefore, from one disease alone, and that preventable, we have an annual loss of 230,000 weeks' work, without reckoning what is lost with those who die. And the same may be said of nearly all the diseases that are most prominent in the bills of mortality. The record of deaths, sad as it is, tells but a small part of the losses of happiness and welfare that are due to sickness. It is as if in a great war we should have a regular return of the numbers killed, but none of the numbers wounded, though these, more than the killed, may determine the issue of the war.
Let me now tell of another loss of work and of money through sickness and early death. In all the estimates I have yet referred to, no account is taken of those who are ill or die before they are fifteen years old. They are not reckoned as in the working-time of life, though in some classes many thousands of them are. (In the domestic, agricultural, and industrial classes of the Registrar-General nearly half a million of them are included.) And yet the losses of work due to sickness among children must be very large. Consider the time which might be spent in good productive work, if it were not spent in taking taking care of them while they are ill. Consider, too, the number of those who, through disease in childhood, are made more susceptible of disease in later life, or are crippled, or in some way permanently damaged; such as those who become deaf in scarlet fever, or deformed in scrofula or rickets, or feeble and constantly invalid, so that they are never fit for more than half-work, or for work which is only half well done. These losses can not be counted, but they must be large; and there are others more nearly within reckoning; the losses, namely, which are due to the deaths of those who die young. If they had lived to work, their earnings would have been more than sufficient to repay it; but they have died, and their cost is gone without return. The mortality of children under fifteen in 1882 was nearly a quarter of a million; what have they cost? If you say only £8 a piece, there are more than £2,000,000 sterling thus lost every year. But they have cost much more than this, and much more still is lost by the loss of the work they might have lived to do.
It is, indeed, held, I believe, by some that these things should not be counted as losses; that we have a surplus of population, and that really the deaths of children, though they may be the subjects of a sentimental sorrow, can not reasonably be regretted. I can not bring myself to admit that such a thing should even be argued. I have lived long in the work of a profession which holds that wherever there is human life it must be preserved; made happy, if that can be; but, in any case, if possible, preserved; and no argument of expediency shall ever make me believe that this is wrong. Indeed, I am rather ashamed—even for the purpose I have in view—to use so low an argument as that of expediency in favor of the saving of health and of life. I am ashamed of making money appear as a motive for doing things for which sufficient motives might be found in charity and sympathy, and the happiness of using useful knowledge; but it seems certain that these are not yet enough for all that should be done for the promotion of the national health; therefore, it seems well to add to them any motives that are not dishonorable; and so I add this, that we lose largely not only in happiness but in wealth by the deaths of these poor children.
I will add only one more illustration of these losses, which is always suggested by looking at tables of mortality. The deaths of persons between twenty-five and forty-five years old, that is during what may be deemed the twenty best working years of life, are annually between 60,000 and 70,000; in 1882 they were 66,000. Think, now, of the work lost by these deaths; and of how much of it might have been saved by better sanitary provisions. If one looks at the causes of their deaths, it is certain that many might have been prevented, or, at least, deferred. Say that they might have lived an average of two years more; and we should have had in this year and last an increase of work equivalent to that of at least 6,000,000 weeks; as much, in other words, as 6,000,000 people could do in one week.
More instances of losses of work by sickness and premature death might easily be given, but not easily listened to in this huge hall. Let these suffice to show something of our enormous annual loss, not only of personal and domestic happiness—that is past imagining—but of national power and wealth. Surely we ought to strive more against it.
But, some may ask, can these things be prevented? are they not inevitable consequences of the manner of life in which we choose or are compelled to live? No; certainly they are not. No one who lives among the sick can doubt that a very large proportion of the sickness and the loss of work which he sees might have been prevented; or can doubt that, in every succeeding generation, a larger proportion still may be averted, if only all men will strive that it may be so.
Let me enumerate some of the chief sources of the waste as they appear to one's self in practice.
Of the infectious fevers, small-pox might be rendered nearly harmless by complete and careful vaccination. Typhus and typhoid, scarlet fever and measles might, with proper guards against infection, be confined within very narrow limits. So, probably, might whooping-cough and diphtheria.
Of the special diseases of artisans there are very few of which the causes might not be almost wholly set aside. Of the accidents to which they are especially liable, the greater part, by far, are due to carelessness.
Of the diseases due to bad food and mere filth; to intemperance; to immorality—in so far as these are self-induced—they might, by self-control and virtue, be excluded. And with these, scrofula, rickets, scurvy, and all the wide-spread defects related to them, these might be greatly diminished.
It can only be a guess, but I am sure it is not a reckless one, if I say that of all the losses of work of which I have spoken, of all the millions of weeks sadly spent and sadly wasted, a fourth part might have been saved, and that, henceforth, if people will have it so, a still larger proportion may be saved.
We may become the more sure of what may be done by looking at what has been done already. Let me show some of it; it will be a relief to see something of the brighter side of this picture.
In a remarkable paper lately read before the Statistical Society, Dr. Longstaff says, "One of the most striking facts of the day, from the statistician's point of view, is the remarkably low death-rate that has prevailed in this country during the last eight years." In these years the annual death-rate has been less than in the previous eight years in the proportion of two deaths to every 1,000 persons living. The average number of deaths has been 50,000 less in the last than in the previous eight years. Doubtless many things have contributed to this grand result, and it is not possible to say how much is due to each of them; but it would be unreasonable to doubt that the chief good influence has been in all the improved means for the care of health which recent years have produced. This is made nearly certain by the fact that the largest gains of life have been in the diminution of the deaths from fever, and of the deaths in children under fifteen years old; for these are the very classes on which good sanitary measures would have most influence.
The annual number of deaths from typhus, typhoid, and the unnamed fevers, has been about 11,000 less than it was about twenty years ago. The annual number of deaths of children under five years old has been about 22,000 less than it was; and that of children between five and fifteen has been upward of 8,000 less.
These are large results, and, though they tell only of deaths, yet they bear on the chief subject I have brought before you—the working power of the nation; for, however much we might assign to improved methods of medical treatment of fever, yet the diminished number of deaths means a very large diminution in the total number of cases. The deaths during the working years of life were 6,500 less; and, this being so, we may hold that, if the average mortality was, say, twenty-five per cent, the diminution in the total number of cases must have been at least 25,000; and if we may believe, as before, that each of these involved ten weeks of sickness, we have, in these fevers alone, a clear saving of 185,000 weeks' work in every year.
And so with the diminution of the mortality among children, there must have been a greater diminution in the number of costly and work-wasting illnesses, and a large saving of money that would otherwise have been sunk. And not only so: but many of the children saved in the last eight years will become bread-winners or care-keepers; and who can tell what some of them will become; or what the world would have lost if it had lost all of them?
Let me add only one more reckoning. In a paper last year, at the Statistical Society, Mr. Noel Humphreys showed that "if the English death-rate should continue at the low average of the five years 1876-'80, the mean duration of male life in this country would be increased by two years, and that of female life by no less than 3·4 years as compared with the English life-table." And he showed further that "among males seventy per cent and among females sixtyfive per cent of this increased life would be lived between the ages of twenty and sixty years, or during the most useful period."
I should like to be able to tell the value in working-power of such an addition to our lives. It is equal to an addition of more than four per cent to the annual value of all the industry, mental and material, of the country.
But some will say—admitting that it is desirable, seeing how keen the struggle for maintenance already is. Can more than this be done? and the answer may be and must be. Much more. In this, as in every case of the kind, every fruit of knowledge brings us within reach of something better. While men are exercising the knowledge they possess, they may be always gaining more. This Exhibition has scores of things which are better helps to national health than those of the same kind which we had twenty years ago, and with which the gains already made were won. If I were not in near official relation with the jurors, I would name some of them: there are truly splendid works among them.
But do not let me seem to disparage the past in praising the present. It is difficult to speak with gratitude enough of what has been done, even though we may see, now, ways to the yet better.
Any one, who has studied the sources of disease during the last thirty years, can tell how and where it has diminished. There is less from intemperance, less from immorality; we have better, cheaper, and more various food; far more and cheaper clothing; far more and healthier recreations. We have, on the whole, better houses, and better drains; better water and air; and better ways of using them. The care and skill with which the sick are treated in hospitals, infirmaries, and even private houses, are far greater than they were; the improvement and extension of nursing are more than can be described; the care which the rich bestow on the poor, whom they visit in their own homes, is every day saving health and life; and, even more effectual than any of these, is the work done by the medical officers of health, and all the sanitary authorities now active and influential in every part of the kingdom.
Good as all this work has been, we may be sure it may become better. The forces which have impelled it may still be relied on. We need not fear that charity will become cool, or philanthropy inactive, or that the hatred of evil will become indifference. Science will not cease to search for knowledge, or to make it useful when she can; we shall not see less than we do now, and here, of the good results of enterprise and rivalry, and of the sense of duty and the sorrow of shame that there should be evil in the land.
What more, then, it may be asked, is wanted? I answer, that which I have tried to stir: a larger and more practical recognition of the value and happiness of good national health; a wider study and practice of all the methods of promoting it; or, at least, a more ready and liberal help to those who are striving to promote it. In one sentence, we want the complete fulfillment of the design of this Exhibition, with all the means toward health and knowledge that are shown in it, and with its hand-books, lectures, conferences, and the verdicts of its juries.
We want more ambition for health. I should like to see a personal ambition for renown in health as keen as is that for bravery, or for beauty, or for success in our athletic games and field-sports. I wish there were such an ambition for the most perfect national health as there is for national renown for war, or in art or commerce. And let me end soon by briefly saying what I think such health should be.
I spoke of the pattern healthy man as one who can do his work vigorously wherever and whatever it may be. It is this union of strength with a comparative indifference to the external conditions of life, and a ready self-adjustment to their changes, which is a distinctive characteristic of the best health. He should not be deemed thoroughly healthy who is made better or worse, more or less fit for work, by every change of weather or of food; nor he who, in order that he may do his work, is bound to exact rules of living. It is good to observe rules, and to some they are absolutely necessary, but it is better to need none but those of moderation, and, observing these, to be able and willing to live and work hard in the widest variations of food, air, clothing, and all the other sustenances of life.
And this, which is a sign of the best personal health, is essential to the best national health. For in a great nation, distributed among its people, there should be powers suited to the greatest possible variety of work. No form or depth of knowledge should be beyond the attainment of some among them; no art should be beyond its reach; it should be excellent in every form of work. And, that its various powers may have free exercise and influence in the world, it must have, besides, distributed among its people, abilities to live healthily wherever work must be or can be done.
Herein is the essential bond between health and education; herein is one of the motives for the combination of the two within the purpose of this Exhibition; I do not know whether health or knowledge contributes most to the prosperity of a nation; but no nation can prosper which does not equally promote both; they should be deemed twin forces, for either of them without the other has only half the power for good that it should have.
It is said, whether as fact or fable, that the pursuit of science and of all the higher learning followed on the first exercise of the humanity which spared the lives of sick and weakly children; for that these children being allowed to live, though unfit for war and selfmaintenance, became thinkers and inventors. But learning is not now dependent on invalids; minds are not the better now for having to work in feeble bodies; each nation needs, for its full international influence, both health and knowledge, and such various and variable health, that there should be few places on earth or water in which some of its people can not live, and multiply, and be prosperous.
If, therefore, we or any other people are to continue ambitious for the extension of that higher mental power of which we boast, or for the success of the bold spirit of enterprise with which we seek to replenish the earth and subdue it; if we desire that the lessons of Christianity and of true civilization should be spread over the world, we must strive for an abundance of this national health—tough, pliant, and elastic—ready and fit for any good work anywhere.—Journal of the Society of Arts.
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binance.us support ticket: 1284482, did you buy in less then 4 seconds., i find it kinda suck to see the mad potential here and now i have 20k coins on binance smart chain is a scam/rug/honeypot until proven otherwise., what was the last 10 years in the world has changed!. bitcoin miners hold the token., get higher lmao, this is the shit., be sure to read, how much money can you short nwc?, seems like i do actually own any of my noobish opinion is btc is investing in bitcoin and altcoins.. *i am a bot, and this action was performed automatically..
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dapp:, you don’t debate buying it at this point in time like is just completely wrong, and i never received it since 0.01, in theory, not a bubble like the great internet protocol war., i think you can start accepting crypto transactions..
The transaction pattern is weird to see this., it is an evil, vicious, angry, self-absorbed, immature, destructive, sarcastic, snooty, loud-mouthed, lazy, and often the founder of the greatest orgy ever!.
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more drc can result in a single platform..?, can you sell newscrypto in dollars?, there’s nothing new here. is it to the fundamental value of doge and what we really feel like that all margin postions would get rich from usd?. already saw this comment is 13 hours and counting…?. best time to buy dogecoin with discover card?.
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serious question, i’m just asking if it’s dead.. it’s called a leprechaun., have you for reaching out to be more generous in our kingdom, a hype driven meme token with a hard recovery about 60-70% of the story of how much is 100 dollars worth of bitcoin is still not selling, it’s not the laptop., and are now apart of the picture that we are building a brand new bsc token: **fchina token**.
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i cant even bother explaining things to occupy its own competitive niche.. the masses that don’t have a party & bought the dip, did i time buying more bch., – 12+ digital platforms.
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because he initiated the dip., i’m using the p2p network to be the point stands, market is one of the dollar bill?.
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What Does Dkargo Wallet To Use Money To Your Ethereum Wallet? I didn’t buy it, but surely grow!!*, that could weigh on this., the founder of the community., the last time i have to send money through newscrypto online?. **community app**: earn subx by being a communities needs to be able to move our crypto gains, why should you ape in?.
Use tools such as and to help you determine if this project is legitimate, but do not solely rely on these tools., i am looking at the same. do i buy newscrypto red?.
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Which polkadoge hodler tier will be done under 1k?. • tiktok influencers and tiktokers with large amounts of pancake and bnb tokens?!!!. however, this has caused many to worry about your day., can you imagine the craziness if internet communities, crypto communities, memes creators would rally onto thecryptowall and fight against cancer, climate change, regenerate our land and restore our rivers..
Didn’t think it said it again., every time $uranus is bought by institutions but it’s honest work. . 🚀✨ what makes safecoin so good you ask?, 1..
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they will be at the restaurant for dine-in*. instead of just $200, and is in the highest value newscrypto has ever been?. ownership renounced. hashpower is estimated that more than 230 million club members around the world going on hard days that we would have bitcoin tho., so, has increased by 27% in total..
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BULLETIN Vol. 37 - No.1 Spring 1984 It's 1984! (Left to Right): Susan Brynteson, Director of Libraries; Nathaniel H. Puffer, Assistant Director of Libraries; and Dr. Gary Reichard, Professor of History and chair of the University of Delaware 1984 Committee examine exhibit; "Driven By Demons: George Orwell and 1984". A new exhibit entitled " Driven by Demons: George Orwell and 1984" has been placed on display in the Morris Library of the University of Delaware. The exhibit is in conjuntion with a special lecture series on George Orwell being sponsored by the University of Delaware 1984 Committee and the Office of the Pres ident. The exhibit is open to the public and will be on display through the spring of 1984. To mark the prophetic year of 1984 as envisioned by George Orwell , the University of Delaware Library has placed on display all of the books written by George Orwell published between the years 1933 -1968. I ncl uded in the exh i bit are rare fi rst Eng I ish and American editions, advance review copies , and proof copies of a number of Orwell 's major works. Photographs, journals in which his essays were published , and books that belonged to Orwell are also featured . To dramatize the exhibit, which is intended to be both a visual and intellectual experience, emphasis has been placed with the words " Big Brother is Watching You" and a mock-up television camera which scans the exhibit area as it turns round and round. The phrases "War is peace", "Freedom is slavery", and "Ignorance is strength " are dramatically featured in the striking colors used throughout the exhibit of silver, red , and black . The title of the exhibit is from a quotation of George Orwell ." The exhibit was prepared under the direction of Nathaniel H. Puffer, Assistant Director of Libraries , with assistance from Leslie R. Bloom , a graduate student in the English Department. Ms. Bloom did most of the descriptions of the texts on display as well as the development of major design features. Art work was executed by Ellen Stroud of Landenberg , Pennsylvania. Susan Brynteson is Director of Li braries. Delaware Library Association Spring Conference Libraries: Information For Life Program Highlights The College and Research Library Division and the Public Library Division are jointly sponsoring a program on " Online Searching--Issues for the Future" Speakers will be Richard Caputo of DIALOG Information Services and Linda Venesio of BRS. They will describe their afterhours systems which have recently become available. They will be discussing who has purchased the systems, what Continued on page 2 Spring Conference Registration Form On Page 10! Libraries: Program Highlights Continued from page 1 sort of training and lor documentation is given to the subscribers, what enhancements are planned, and if plans are in process to offer training to librarians for their potential role as consultants to these subscribers. For more information about this program, contact Antoinette Sansone, W. L. Gore Associates, 1-800-638- 5303; or Mark Titus, Concord Pike Library, 478-7961. The Delaware School Library Media Association and the Childrens' Services Division are sponsoring a program on "The Teenage Romance Syndrome". You can 't keep them on the shelf. They are now available for boys as well as girls. But, should you spend your money on them? Do they have anything to offer? Come find out what Bantam's Sweet Dreams author Suzanne Rand, high school librarian Lois Simon, and Delaware teens have to say about this hot genre. For information contact Susan Gooden, Howard Career Center, 655-8800, ext. 22; or Ellen Fanjoy, Ursuline Academy, 658-7158. The luncheon speaker, Dr. Page S. Bristow, is an Assistant Professor of Reading Education at the University of Delaware. She has also taught at the university level in Wisconsin and Rhode Island. She received her doctorate from the University of Georgia in 1978. She is co-founder of Literacy Volunteers of the Wilmington Library and was instrumental in the development of Literacy Volunteers of Rhode Island. She is presently working with other volunteers to establish Literacy Volunteers of Delaware. Her major interests are in the areas of reading disability, methods of determining instructional level, and, of course, adult illiteracy. Dr. Bristow is a board member for the Diamond State Reading Association . The dinner speaker, Dr. E. J. Josey, is President-elect of the American Library Association . In his thirty years as a librarian and a member of ALA, Josey has championed inte,llectual freedom and justice, user oriented library programs, greater access to information and equal opportunity for women and minorities in the profession. He helped develop the Association's first comprehensive I nternational Relations Pol icy Statement and, as first chair of the Association of College and Research Libraries' (ACRL) Committee on Community Use of Academic Libraries, conducted the first national assessment of community use of academic libraries. Josey received a bachelor's degree from Howard University and master's degrees from Columbia University (history) and SUNY-Albany (library science). In 1973 Shaw University conferred on Josey an L.H.D. (Honoris Causa). In 1980 Josey was awarded the ALA's Joseph W. lippincott Award "for distinguished service to the profession." Among his other honors are an award from the Library Association of City University of New York for Contribution to American Librarianship and for "his support of libraries and librarians of SUNY," the Albany Branch NAACP Award, the SUNY-Albany School of Library and Information Science Alumni of the Year Award, the ALA Black Caucus Award for Distinguished Service to Librarianship and the Journal of Library History Award . Delaware Library Association Spring Conference Program LIBRARIES: INFORMATION FOR LIFE DATE: Friday, April 27, 1984 PLACE: Convention Hall, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware The spring conference will be held for one day only. Please make plans now to attend . Boxed events are luncheon and dinner programs. They will be held at the Avenue Restaurant. FRIDAY, APRIL 27,1984 9:30 - 10:00 Registration (Coffee and donuts) 10:00 - 4:00 Exibits 11 :15 - 11 :45 Divisional Business Meetings Registration Form on Page 10 .- 12:00 - 1:30 I Luncheon I "The Librarian 's Role in Reducing Illiteracy". Speaker: Dr. Page Bristow. College of Education , University of Delaware 2:00 - 3:45 College,and Research Libraries Division and Public Libraries Division: "Online Searching--Issues for the Future": --Librarian as Searcher --Self Service Searching --Librarian as Consultant Delaw~re School Library Media Association and Childrens' Services Divisions' "The Teenage Romance Syndrome . Speaker: Author Suzanne Rand . 4:00 - 4:45 DLA Business Meeting 5:00 - 5:45 Social Hour (cash bar) 5:45 - Dinner Featured Speaker: Dr. E. J . Josey. President-elect. American Library Association . For overn ight accomodations, contact one of the following motels directly for reservations: ADMIRAL MOTEL - 227 -2103--2 Baltimore Avenue. Rehoboth Beach . DE 19971 --2 persons per room 1$42 .00 : 1 person / $38.00 (60 feet from ocean) ATLANTIC SANDS MOTEL - 227-2511--Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach , DE 19971: Single or double (directly on ocean) / $50.00: Single (not on ocean) 1$38 .00 COMMODORE MOTEL - 227-9446--50 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach , DE 19971: 2 persons per room 1$37 .00 : 1 person 1$33 .00 The Henlopen Hotel IS co~pletely sold out. Please do not contact them for room rate or reservations . Contact your choice of motel directly for reservation . Send one night s room rate for depOSIt: 6 % tax Will be collected at check-in . Please identify yourself as a DLA member. For information about the Rehoboth Beach area, contact Judith L. Roberts. Chairman. DLA Local Arrangements Committee, Cape Henlopen High School , Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 . For information about the exhibitors , contact Richard Krueger, Library Specialist, Department of Public Instruction Townsend Building Dover DE 19901. 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Following this session , Robert Wedgeworth , Executive Director of ALA presented applications of library education standards in the selection and hiring process of personnel. This subject was to be brought up again at a later Council session . Monday turned out to be a non-stop day for me, since I attended the morning Council meeting, and then rushed over to George Washinton University's Gelman library for a MARLF Board meeting . There was nothing dull about either meeting! At Council II , in the morning, a tremendous stir was caused by ALA Nominating Committee chair Lillian Gerhardt. She presented the slate of candidates for the upcoming elections. She quietly intimated that some ALA staff members were too closely involved in the nominating process. Her concern was that this process is one of the nominating committee and not the ALA Office. I can testify that in my section of Council there was almost an uproar. Councilors immediately requested more information . Ms. Gerhardt said that the Nominating Committee did not feel that Council members should undertake an investigation , but that the Committee did wish to relay its con- (Continued on Page 6) MARLF - Middle Atlantic Regional Library Federation Plans are rapidly progressing for the MARLF Conference in Baltimore for October 1984. The Conference will run from Sunday, October 21 st through Wednesday, October 24 , at the Inner Harbor in the Baltimore Convention Center. The states of New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia , Maryland, and the District of Columbia will be participating . Members of these state associations have been extremely busy planning , meeting , and working for a successful conference. It is our hope to attract more than a thousand librarians, friends, trustees, and library employees to the conference. The first day of the conference will be Sunday, October 21 st. We are featuring this day as one devoted to the interests of the Friends and Trustees of Libraries. We hope you will all urge your groups to attend this series of meetings, and that you will join with them in discovering better ways to support libraries. More detailed information will be mailed to you in the near future. We will also provide you with program information through the DLA Bulletin. The day will be climaxed with a cocktail party and reception high up in the World Trade Center, overlooking the Inner Harbor. There will be meetings for all types of library interests. The state of New Jersey is taking responsibility for developing the programs, but representatives from all of the participating states are helping in this tremendous task . The conference will come to an exciting close with a luncheon on the I nner Harbor tour boat on Wednesday afternoon from 12 until 3 pm. You will get to see the Harbor, the Patapsco River, and the beautiful setting of Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the "Star-Spangled Banner". People from Delaware who are working hard on this project are Florence Brown , who is in charge of Registration for the conference. She as assembled a large committee of people from Delaware and Maryland to ensure a smooth registration process for all attendees. Dave Burdash is helping Andy Lisowski from the District of Columbia to ensure that our publicity is wide-spread and exciting . Evelyn Brownlee and Dick Humphreys are working on the Program Committee. John Painter is 4 primarily responsible for the Banquet planned for the conference which will feature Alex Haley as the main speaker. I am sure there are many other DLA members working on various committees for MARLF, so if I have failed to mention them, please call me and let me know-I shall mention you in the next Bulletin. If you are not ' presently working on a MARLF Committee, please join with us in this venture. Call me at 478-3000, ext. 366 if you would like to join a committee. Let's have strong participation for our Delaware librarians. The reservations for Exhibit Booths are already streaming in which makes all of us working on MARLF very excited. Remember to start talking up MARLF to the people in your library, and the Friends and Trustees with whom you work. The success of MARLF depends enti rely upon the states' support - join us as MARLF sails into Baltimore on Sunday,. October 21 , 1984. Jane Hukill - President, MARLF Children's Nonfiction To Be Subject Of Conference " Inside Information: Taking Off With Nonfiction" is the theme of the First International Conference on Children 's Nonfiction Books to be held at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah , June 18-22, 1984. Sponsored by the College of Education , the University Library, and the Division of Continuing Education of Brigham Young University the conference will be of value to teachers, librarians, parents, and others interested in the education of elementary school children. Librarians should note that the conference ends prior to the start of the 1984 ALA conference in Dallas, so attendance at both meetings is feasible . Scheduled conference presenters are Beverly Kobrin , Vicki Cobb, James C. Giblin , Leonard Everett Fischer, Peter Usborne, and Seymour Simon. For cost, registration , and further information contact: Lee Christensen , 147 HCEB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602. A practical solution to the problem of deteriorating books and dwindling budgets THEIR CARE AND REPAIR With operati ng costs on the rise and budget allocations shrinking, the longevity of library materials has become more important than ever. BOOKS: THEIR CARE AND REPAIR is a how-to manual designed specifically for librarians and others who want to keep books, pamphlets, maps, documents, and other printed materials in optimum condition. Written by Jane Greenfield, an advisor on rare book conservation at the Yale University Library and a lecturer in bookbinding at the Yale School of Art and Architecture, this illustrated guidebook leads the practitioner through the entire range of book repairs. Explicit, step-by-step instructions explain the basic structure and maintenance of library materials, including: • causes of deterioration • fundamental repair techniques- measuring, cutting, and pasting • paper mending • tip-ins and pockets • various types of pamphlet binding • hinge and joint repair • protective covers (wrap-arounds and wrappers). The book also includes a glossary of technical terminology, a list of recommended equipment and expendable supplies, and a list of suppliers ofthe materials called for in the instructions. Librarians and archivists at smaller institutions and all others who face the problems of repairing and maintaining the varieties of printed material will find BOOKS: THEIR CARE AND REPAIR to be an immensely useful companion to practical book preservation. BOOKS: 1lIEIR CARE AND REPAIR by Jane Greenfield. 216pp. $22.00 in U.S. and Canada, $26.00 other countries. 0 CLlPTH~OUPON ANDSENDITTO~_____ _ _____ --, i mED.W. WILSON COMPANY I I 950 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452 I I Please send me --copies of BOOKS: THEIR CARE AND REPAIR I I @ $22.00 U.S. and Canada, $26.00 other countries I I NAME TITLE I I LIBRARY I I ADDRESS I IL C_ITY_ _________STA_TE _____ZIP _____ I ~ 5 ALACouncilorReport~~~~~~~~~- (Continued from Page 5) cerns to the Council. All present felt this was of a sufficiently serious accusation that the Council directed the Executive Board to investigate the allegations and report back to Council as soon as possible. In order not to leave you in suspense, I will jump to the last meeting when the Executive Board reported that they had interviewed all the parties concerned, and felt that there was no violation of the nominating procedure on the part of the ALA staff. Needless to say , many councilors felt this was a vague report and were not satisfied. I must admit, that I felt this way. If you recall , at last year's midwinter, there was a complaint by the nominating committee about too many individuals circumventing the process by getting their names on the ballots by petition, instead of going through the nominating committee procedures. It is felt by many active ALA members that the petition process keeps the same people on the council from year to year, rather than selecting individuals because of merit, and not political clout. This topic , I am sure, will not die with this midwinter. "Politiking" got hot and heavy leading up to the election of the 1984 members of the Executive Board of ALA. The slate started out with four individuals, but by election time it had expanded to eight. Several of these announced their candidacy r.t the Chapter Relations Meeting. The Chapter Councilors caucused in support of colleagues who were runr1ing for this position. Unfortunately, we did not succeed, but that does not mean we are giving up. The individuals elected to the Executive Board were Margaret Chisholm, director of Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of.Washington; Elizabeth Futas, Associate Professor of Library Science, Emory University. Those who were unsuccessful candidates were: Nancy Marshall, Acting Director of Libraries, University of Wisconsin; *Gilbert McNamee, Librarian, San Francisco Public Library; Daniel Casey, Trustee, Solvay Public Library, Solvay, N.Y.; *Caroline Arden, Instructor, School of Library & Information Science, Catholic University of America; Karen Horny, Assistant University Librarian for Technical Services, Northwestern University Library and *Duane F. Johnson, State Librarian, Kansas. The asterisk before the name indicates a chapter councilor. Another rather tense moment was when the dues resolution came before the Council. There was a considerable discussion which developed because of the resolution which requests an increase of dues over a five-year period of time. I made an attempt to see as many Delaware members as possible before I voted. I gathered that many of our ALA members were negative on a dues increase. The Councilor from Maryland also did some checking with her people, and found that she had a fifty-fifty split. After much floor discussion , I ended voting for the increase - for the following reasons. 1. This would go to the membership on the 1984 ballot -therefore I felt that each of you could register your vote, and that it would not be a Council decision . (REMEMBER TO VOTE!) 2. The dues increase is to be spread over a five-year period, which at least is not one of sudden and excessive impact. 6 3. ALA has been having financial difficulty, and I do feel strongly that they have been making a concerted effort in Chicago to cut down on unnecessary expenses at all levels. 4. If this was voted down, the whole issue would be thrown back to committee, and a decsion would be delayed for at least another year to eighteen months, which could cause great fiscal problems for the association. 5. A negative vote on my part would not have been significant, since the sense of the Council was to vote for it. (We won a continuation for discussion on the issue by a slim margin - and this usually indicates how Council will vote.) The recommendation for a dues increase was approved by a substatial margin. I did speak from the floor, however, to ask if there had been any marked change in payment of dues by institutions, after those dues had been increased last year. I was answered with the state- (Continued on Page 10) PUBLIC LIBRARY DIVISION NOMINEES FOR EXECUTIVE BOARD 1984-1985 PRESIDENT Mark Titus Cocnord Pike Library 3406 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803 . 478-7961 VICE-PRESIDENT /PRESIDENT -ELECT Beth Strange Laurel Public Library East 4th Street Laurel , DE 19956 875-3184 SECRETARY Gayle Chandler Milford Public Library 214 South Walnut Street Milford , DE 422-8996 TREASURER Penny McGhee Smyrna Public Library 107 South Main Street Smyrna, DE 19977 653-4579 J. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES (reprinted from ALA's Washington Newsletter) LSCA Reauthorization By a vote of 357 to 39 the House overwhelmingly passed HR 2878, amending and extending the Library Services and Construction Act, on January 31 . Although several amendments were offered , the bill was not changed substantially on the House floor from the version developed by Rep. Paul Simon and approved by the Fiscal Year, in millions Authorization Levels in HR 2878 Title I, public library services II , pub. lib. construction III , interlibrary cooperation IV, services for Indian tribes V, foreign language materials VI, library literacy programs Before the final vote there was spirited debate over an amendment offered by Rep. Newt Gingrich (R-GA) which would have authorized the President to eliminate or reduce by Executive Order in whole or in part any authorization of appropriations in the bill (unless rescinded by Congress within 60 days) whenever it would aid in balancing the budget or reducing the public debt or would serve the public interest. After lengthy discussion the amendment was rejected 144-248. Such line-item veto authority has often been suggested in connection with actual funding ; the Gingrich amendment went beyond that to propose veto power over authorization for funding , which would be a dangerous and extraordianary relinquishment of congressional authority to the executive branch . Those who spoke against the amendment included Reps. Paul Simon , Major Owens (the Democrat from New York noted in an eloquent statement that libraries had already "suffered repeatedly from veto by neglect" ), Lawrence Smith (D-FL) , and Carl Pe'rkins (D-KY). Most of the debate did not make clear that what was proposed was veto power over authorizations, not over later funding. Only Rep. Perkins correctly noted that the amendment "would give the President of the United States the right to wipe the entire act out of existence." Another amendment rejected was some very convoluted language offered by Rep. Robert Walker (R-PA) which would have, in effect, allowed the Secretary of Education , upon application by state legislatures, to waive the Davis-Bacon labor law wage levels on jobs in library construction projects. An amendment offered by Rep. George Gekas (R-PA) was ruled out of order; it would have deleted all provisions relating to title \I public library construction . Two members spoke in opposition to the bill generally -- Rep. Thomas Bliley (R-VA) and Rep. Steve Bartlet (R-TX) , the latter on January 30 when preliminary debate took place. Two minor amendments were agreed to by the floor managers of the bill , Post-secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Paul Simon and ranking minority member Thomas Coleman (R-MO) . One offered by Rep. Education and Labor Committee last May. HR 2878 revises and extends titles I, II , and III , authorizes fund ing directly to Indian tribes in a new title IV, authorizes acquisition of foreign language materials in a new title V, authorizes library literacy programs in a new title VI , and provides for forward funding of LSCA. Authorization levels would be as follows: 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 80 85 90 95 50 50 50 50 50 2 25 30 35 2% of approp. for titles I, II & III 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 Leon Panetta (D-CA) to the "fi nd i ngs" se'ction of the bill would direct attention in the titles of the act to "the needs of small and rural community libraries and information centers because these facilities are often underfunded and understaffed and as a consequence cannot adequately serve the needs of the community." 7 Another amendment agreed to was offered by Rep. Dan Glickman (D-KS) to add, under title 1\ , that in meeting the goals of the state's plan for provision of adequate library services, library construction projects "shall give priority, when economically feasible , to the acquisition and conversion of unused public school facilities ." Rep. Edward Boland (D-MA) asked if "the modernization of equipment used to generate or conserve energy, such as boilers, heating ducts, air-conditioning systems and storm windows" would be considered energy conservation projects within the meaning of title II. Both Simon and Coleman agreed they would. THANKS NEEDED: The two recorded votes on passage of HR 2878 and on the Gingrich amendment are attached to this newsletter. Library supporters will want to thank their own members as appropriate. Special thanks are due to Reps. Simon, the sponsor of the bill; Coleman, who as minority floor manager gave strong support to LSCA on both January 30 and 31 ; Perkins, who managed the bill for the Democrats on January 30 and spelled out plainly the damage the Gingrich amendment would do; Ownes, who as the " librarian legislator" gave a resounding speech in support of LSCA; and Smith of Florida, who spoke in opposition to the Gingrich amendment. For the full debate on the bill see the Congessional Record for January 30, pp. H227- 31 and January 31 , pp. H244-61 (daily edition). Telecom m unications FCC Decision on Access Charges. The Federeal Communications Commission on January 25 affirmed its tentative decision of January 19 to delay end user access charges on phone bills for residential and single (Continued on Page 11) NEW BOOKS OF INTEREST From: Publishing Services American Library Association 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 944-6780, ext. 409 ALA YEARBOOK OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES, 1984. ISSN 0740-042X, price not set. ACCOUNTING FOR LIBRARIANS AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT MANAGERS, by G. Stevenson Smith . ISBN )-8339-0385-1 , $50.00 (cloth). COMPUTER-READABLE DATABASES: A DICTIONORY AND DATA SOURCEBOOK, edited by Marth E. Williams , price not set. DICTIONARIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, prepared by Reference Books Bulletin editorial board, ALA. ISBN 0-8389-5655-6, $1 .95 (paper). 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I recommend strongly, that all individuals who must deal with the hiring of personnel in their institutions, and those who develop job descriptions secure the document "ALA, the MLS, and Professional Employment" written by Keith M. Cottam for the ALA Office for Library Personnel Resources. This is CD#1 0 -1983-84. This was presented to Council for information, and those members strongly supported his conclusions. It is an extremely helpful document for all libraries, and definitely addresses the issue of qualifications for librarians. His final paragraph offers an excellent summation of his paper, "The conclusion in this matter seems clear. if the knowledge, skills, abilities and other personal attributes obtained in the acquisition of a degree are substatially correlated with the requirements of the job, there is little probability of being challenged." (By government agencies, federal, state & private) " I n the case of the M LS, the deg ree is likely to be deemed valid . On the other hand, if the use of the MLS results from tradition or considerations of administrative expediency, or if it is not based on a searching analysis of the requirements of the specific job to be filled and a significant correlation between those requirements and what the MLS represents , validity may be brought into question. Library administrators should be fully aware of these considerations." If you wish a copy of this , contact ALA in Chicago, or contact me for copy of the article. There were 33 Council resolutions which were voted - upon. The rest were not quite as exciting as some of the issues which I have mentioned. I suggest that you check American Libraries for information on th~ many other resolutions that were brought before Council. Also, every year, the voting records of all councilors are printed in an issue of American Libraries -I suggest that you check up on me! If you ever have any questions about how I voted, or about issues which are up for debate, please contact me by phone or by mail. I keep notes on all resolutions about how I voted , and if there was a controversy about the issue. Reminder: I have Nominee Suggestion Forms for recommending people for ALA offices, and for ALA Councilors at Large. If you think someone should run for an office, or if you think you should be considered for . a position , let me know and I will send one to you. Let's see if we can get more people on Council from Delaware. Ir ------------~-------------------I DLA SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION I I Mail to Atlanta Brown, 4502 Pickwick Drive, Wilmington , DE 19808, by April 18, 1984. I I I I SPECIAL OFFER TO EARLY REGISTRANTS: I Send your registration in early to qualify for a Cross Pen and Pencil Set. Winner will be drawn from the first I fifty registrants. I I I REGISTRATION FEE: II Lunch Chef's Salad ___ _ I MEALS: Stuffed Tomato w. I Chicken Salad I DLA Members - $10.00 (5.00) I I Non-Members - 12.00 I I Dinner Rib Steak Shrimp and Scallop I Registration total Casserole, Broiled I (12 .00) I I TOTAL ENCLOSED (12.00) I II All prices include dessert and gratuity. I Name I I Meals total I L_ _A_ddr_ess _____________________________________ _ _ ~ _______________ 10 ------Legislative Update------ (Continued from Page 7) line business customers from April 3 until approximately June 1985 after further proceedings. The changes will not have much effect on library telecommunication costs except that the FCC made one change to the $25 per month per line su rcharge on private lines. Private line customers who certify that their private line is not i ntercon nected with the local exchange th roug h a PBX or other device capable of switching traffic to or fro~ the local exchange will be exempt from the surcharge. Bibliographic utilities using private lines are expected to be able to avoid the surcharge under this change. The surcharge, however, is only one of several new and increased rate elements pending in the proposed private line tariffs. Library Amendment on Senate Telephone Bill . On January 26 the Senate tabled 44-40 a leadership motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 1660, the Universal Telephone Service Preservation Act. The bill would have put a two-year moratorium on access charges for residential and small business phones. The FCC's decision on January 19 (see above) to delay such charges, admittedly in response to political pressure, caused a number of Senators to question the need for legislation on a controversial subject in an election year. The tabling action killed S. 1660 and with it, at least for the time being , a library amendment developed by Sen . Larry Pressler (R-SD) , a member of the Communications Subcommittee, and agreed to by Sen. Bob Packwood (R-OR) , Chairman of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Sen. Ernest Hollings (D-SC) , the committee's ranking minority member. The amendment was expected to be offered as part of a committee substitute to S. 1660. Under the amendment the FCC could not impose new charges on entities providi ng not-for-profit bibl iog raphic services unless the Commission made a finding that such entities had adequate telecommunications facilities at reasonable charges. The amendment would have required the FCC to initiate a proceeding which in itself would have delayed new charges on libraries. Sen . Pressler defined "entities providing non-for-profit bibliographic services" as " library services provided by public libraries as defined by the Library Services and Construction Act, libraries in institutions of higher ed ucation as defined by the Higher Education Act, libraries in elementary and secondary schools as defined by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act , cooperative library networks as described in Title III of the Library Services and Construction Act, and medical libraries as defined by the Medical Library Assistance Act ." Although the Senate did not get a chance to consider the bill to which the amendment was to be offered , the amendment served to focus considerable congressional attention on library uses of telecommunications and the increased costs libraries face from access charges and pending tariffs. Congress may yet return to the matter, perhaps in a later sense-of-the-Congress resolution . I n other developments, the FCC wrote to AT & T to ask for further information on a number of issues, including more data on the effect of AT & Ts private line tariff on libraries in response to comments filed with the FCC by ALA, OCLC, and CAPCON. ln addition , AT&T initiated a 11 meeting January 24 with representatives of the library community to discuss the backg round of the private line tariff and some proposed revisions to it which might lower the cost to libraries slightly. THANKS NEEDED: Those concerned about library telecommunications costs should thank Sen. Pressler for his efforts and urge his continued support. Constituents of Sens. Packwood and Hollings should thank them for their support as well . And from the Washington Office, many mnay thanks for the over one-thousand letters on this issue from the library community to Congress, the FCC and AT & T. As you can see, it is having an effect, but the story isn 't over yet and we will continue to need your help. Special thanks to those from libraries, library networks, and from OCLC who participated in group visits to key congressional offices during ALA Midwinter. Copyright The Supreme Cort, in a 5-4 decision on January 17, held that private, non-commercial home vido taping of television programs does not constitute copyright infringement. The Court, in Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc. , found that such home taping is generally done for purposes of "time-shifting " and is a legitimate fair use. The Court also found that making and selling video tape recorders to the general public does not constitute contributory infringement. National Library Symbol The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requests comments before April 9 on proposed amendments to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The amendments are intended to expedite traffic , improve safety, and provide a more uniform application of highway signs, signals, and markings. In 1982, ALA recommended to the FHWA that a new white on blue service sign representing libraries be added to the MUTCD, using the national library symbol , a graphic representation of a person reading a book (see October 24, 1983 ALA Washington Newsletter, p.3). In the January 10 Federal Register, pp. 1213-1219, FHWA concludes that since libraries are primarily a destination rather than a motorist service, the colors should be white on green background . However, the notice goes on to say that the FHWA" ... is not proposi ng the adoption of the library symbol as a white on green General Information Sign " because " this symbol does not convey the intended specific meaning." ALA strongly encourages developing support in state transportation departments for add i ng the national library symbol road sign to the MUTCD. Responses are needed from librarians, Friends groups, trustees, educators , graphic designers and all others who realize that finding libraries is important in our society. ALA anticipates responding to the FHWA recommendation and will need photots and other examples of the symbol already in use on directional signs to libraries. Send your "evidence" as soon as possible to Peggy Barber, Public Information Office, ALA, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 . Let's Talk About It FACT SHEET January 1984 The Idea A tried and true idea--the joy of reading and discussing books--is gaining new life in a major two-year project that will bring out-of-school adults, scholars, and literature together in community libraries nationwide. " Let's Talk About It: Reading and Discussion Programs in America 's Libraries, " sponsored by the American Library Association and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, is based on the successful reading discussion programs found in libraries of all sizes in states as diverse as Vermont, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Virginia, and New Hampshire. The Enthusiasm Everyone who takes part in a reading discussion program benefits from the experience. These are just a few of the comments of those who have taken part. Participants: "This is what I went to college for and never got." "The discussion by the scholar was wonderful. She explained the background of the book and drew everyone into the discussion. I never realized there was so much in a book." Scholars: "No one wanted to leave including myself. Though I was faced with a long drive home, I resented the end of the evening ." " I was very impressed with the high level of the discussion . People had done their homework and the conversation was candid , trusting , and penetrating . I came away with many new insights to think about. I used some of the ideas in class the next day." "All in all , I am now even more convinced that education is a humanizing , life-long process. We must continue to provide these kinds of programs for adults in this technological world. f ' A Librarian: " After the discussion of Mill on the Floss, people came back to the library all month to find other books by George Eliot. I had to get three copies of Middlemarch from the regional library." The Format While participating libraries will be strongly encouraged to develop their own ideas for reading discussion programs, the format of " Let's Talk About It" is firmly g rou nded in the successfu I prog rams of libraries throughout the country. In that format, the group examines a given theme in each of five meetings held every other week for ten weeks. Each session focuses on one of five books. A local scholar opens the session with a 35- to 40-minute presentation , followed by a discussion among the participants. The result is a program that is exciting , involving, enlightening , and time tested . 12 The Project Components The ultimate goal of the " Let's Talk About It" project is to encourage and assist as many public libraries as possible to share in the experience of reading discussion progr"ams. To approach that goal, a successful " Let's Talk About It" project will include three major components. They are: (1) "Let's Talk About It" Workshops. These will be cond ucted at th ree reg ional sites for state teams representing the state library, the state library assocation , the state humanities council , and the humanities community. The workshops will serve as training sessions to prepare teams to sponsor " Let's Talk About It" programs in their states. Travel expenses will be paid for state teams selected to attend the workshops. (2) "Let's Talk About It" Packets. Designed to provide information to help local librarians and scholars conduct their own reading discussion programs, the materials will include a how-to program manual and , for each of six suggested themes, the following: theme essay, five recommended titles with notes, annotated biblio- ' graphy, poster, and public relations kit. . (3) Subgrants. Ten to 15 states will each receive a subgrant to help in developing " Let's Talk About It" programs in their local public libraries. Each state sending a team to the workshops will be eligible to apply for an award of money, cosultation , or technical assistance. A total of $250,000 will be available for cash awards. All awards will be made on merit, and recipients will be selected through a competitive process. The most important element in the " Let's Talk About It" project, however, is the public library, which can serve as a vital resource center and as a meeting ground for participants, scholars, books, and ideas. The " Let's Talk About It" project can bring to the library "props," "stage directions," and "scripts ." But it is the " players" in your community, along with the vision and insight of the librarian , that will make " Let's Talk About It" a truly exciting program . How Can I Participate? If you wish to receive funds from the " Let's Talk About It" subgrants, your state must be represented at one of the three regional workshops. Write or phone your state library agency, state library association , or state humanities council to tell them that you would like your state to participate in " Let's Talk About It." ask them about their plans to send a team to the workshops. There are, however, other ways you can participate without receiving a subgrant. All of the " Let's Talk About It '" packet materials witl be available by Fall 1984, and they are designed to help your plan and present your own programs. You can also explore the possiblility of getting funds for your program from your state humanities councilor some other funding source. (Continued on Page 13) Copyright: Congressional Update (Reprinted form ALA's Washington Newsletter, December 30,1983) Eleventh-hour negotiations resulted in library and education exemptions in a pair of copyright bills just hours before congressional hearings December 13. The Educators' Ad Hoc Committee on Copyright Law, of which ALA is a member, met all morning with representatives of the Coalition to Save America's Music (the music industry) and the Motion Picture Association of America to work out language which removed the Educators ' objection to HR 1027 and HR 1029. These bills would amend section 109 of the copyright law -- the so-called fi rst sale doctri ne -- re the rental , lease or University of Delaware Library Associates Elect Gordon Pfeiffer has been elected president of the University of Delaware Library Associates at their annual meeting on December 12, 1983. The senior vice president for one year is Daniel F. Wolcott, Jr.; vice-president is Thomas C.T. Brokaw; Richmond Williams is Secretary; Alain R. Singer is treasurer and Susan Brynteson is assistant secretary/ treasurer. Directors elected for a three year period of 1984-86 are: Dr. Edward P. Alexander, Edward W. Cooch, Jr., Mrs. Charles E. Dan iels, Joseph Y. Jeanes, Jr., Herbert H. Lank, Dr. John A. Munroe, Alain R. Singer, Richard L. Sutton , John A. H. Sweeney, Dr. E. A. Trabant, and Daniel F. Wolcott, Jr. "Let's Talk About It" (Continued from Page 12) The Timetable The major dates for "Let's Talk About It" include: • April 1984: The first training workshop will be held in the Midwest. • July 1984: Deadline for proposals from states participating in the Midwest workshop, with selections made by July 31 . • September - October 1984: The second and third workshops in the East and West will be held ; in addition, all " Let's Talk About It" materials will be available. • November 1984: Deadline for proposals from states partiCipating in the second workshop, with selections made by November 30. • December 1984: Deadline for proposals from states participting in the third workshop, with selections made by December 31. Where Can I Get More Information? Write or phone: "Let's Talk About It" project, c/o ASCLA/ American Library Association , 50 E. Huron St. , Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 944-6780. 13 lending of audio and video recordings and motion pictures. They would establish a commercial lending (rental) right for copyright owners; if enacted into law, it would enable owners to control record, cassette and film rentals even though ownership of a particular copy has been transferred to the buyer. The compromise amendment to the audio bill, HR 1027 (which passed the Senate as S. 32 last June) is: " Nothing in the foregoing provisio shall apply to the rental, lease or lending of a phonorecord for nonprofit purposes by a nonprofit library or nonprofit educational institution. " August Steinhilber, chair of the Educators' Committee , testifying before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties and the Administration of Justice, stated that a similar amendment had been worked out on HR 1029 re the rental, lease or lending of a motion picture or audiovisual work . Without these explicit exemptions, enactment of these bills would cause libraries and educational institutions to be prey to repeated erroneous charges of infringement in the future by those unfamiliar with congressional intent described in the legislative history. University of Alabama Library School Offers Graduate Assistantships ~, .. , .. , . J .. ~ ., ....... The Graduate School of Library Service of the University of Alabama, in an effort to diversify the geographical representation of its student body, plans to award at least one graduate assistantship to a resident of each state that does not have an ALA accredited library school. These assistantships will be reserved until April 15 of each year, after which they will revert to the general pool. Recipients would be expected to commence their studies in either the summer or fall of the same year. Although an assistantship will not completely waive tuition, which is fortunately very low at the University of Alabama, it will pay the out-of-state tuition differential and 50% of the in- state tuition. In addition, a stipend (at present, slightly over $7.00 per hour) is included. Recipients work ten hours per week in technical or public services of the library, the medical library, the library school's Typographic, Media Preparation, and Information Processing Laboratories, or in an innovative bibliographic instruction program sponsored by the library and the English Department. Research assistants are also needed by a full-time faculty of ten. For further information, contact The University of Alabama, Graduate School of Library Service, P.O. Box 6242, University, Alabama 35486. 11"!1 I 7~' FREE! The Newsletter of Free Materials and Services announces a new U.S. edition . Previously, FREE! was available only in a Canadian edition but a large response from U.S. librarians and teachers has resulted in the opening of the U.S. office. Unlike similar publications, all material is evaluated by professionals and verified as available prior to inclusion. Short descriptions and ordering information are included . Only materials and services which are completely free and of interest to librarians and teachers are included. For example, many posters, books, magazine subscriptions, and pamphlets are included but sample catalogs and magazine issues are not. Neither are inexpensive materials - they must be completely free and worthwhile for schools and libraries. FREE! The Newsletter of Free Materials and Services is published five times a year with hundreds of items listed . Subscriptions are $15 prepaid or $18 billed from Dyad Services, Department 284 , P.O. Box C34069, Seattle WA 98124-1069. Government Documents Available Through Baker and Taylor SOMERVILLE, NJ - A selection of U.S. Government Documents is now available through Baker & Taylor's Continuation Service. This service provides for the automatic shipment of series, serials, and sets-in-progress on a standing order basis. Both regularly and irregularly issued publications are covered by the service. As with all materials supplied , there are no additional service or handling charges for Government Documents. Available Government Documents include Condition of Education, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Statistical Abstract of the United States, Yearbook of Agriculture, and thirty-one more high-demand titles. Ordering these publications through the Continuation Service assures the library of their timely acquisition without the need of monitoring dates. The use of the Continuation Service for these titles also eliminates the need for establishing the deposit account normally required by the Superintendent of Documents. The decision to offer Government Documents through the Continuation Service resulted from numerous customer requests. This action allows most libraries to consolidate virtually all their serial materials into one acquisition program . A complete listing of Government Documents being offered may be obtained from the nearest Baker & Taylor sales office or by writing: Continuation Service, 6 Kirby Avenue, Somerville, New Jersey 08876. 14 Committee On The Status Of Women in Librarianship Publishes Bibliography "Women in Libraries 1982: A Bibliography" is a 10 page listing of publications issued during 1982 that relate to the status of women in librarianship. Compiled by Katharine Phenix for the American Library Association Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) , the citations include articles and books that address pay equity, the Equal Rights Amendment, salary and position levels of women librarians and association activities related to women's issues. Copies of the bibliography can be obtained for 50 cents from the ALA Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship, 50 E. Huron St. , Chicago, Illinois 60611. COSWL is committed to documenting an ongoing record of resources addressing the concerns of women' in librarianship. The committee has also sponsored the compilation of an annotated bibliography and introductory essay for the years 1977 -81 to be publ ished by ALA in 1984 under the title On Account of Sex by Kathleen Heim and Katharine Phenix. COSWL will continue issuing annotated bibliographies in five-year cumulations . The "Women in Libraries 1982" listing of citations is an interim step in this process. ALSC and Y ASD Collect Questions Kids Ask What questions do kids really ask? ALA's Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and Young Adult Services Division (YASD) are gathering real questions that kids have asked librarians - and their answers - for a chapter in the first World Almanac for children. The Kids ' World Almanac of Records and Facts will be published by World Almanac in the fall of 1985 and, like the World Almanac, will be distributed both as a trade paperback and as a magazine to newsstands. Authors Margo McLoone-Basta and Alice Siegel are experienced writers of children 's nonfiction , whose work includes The Kids ' Book of Lists. Designer Helene Berinsky worked on The Third Whole Kids ' Catalog; and illustrator Richard Rosenblum wrote and illustrated many children 's books, including The Golden Age of Aviation. ALSC and YASD plan to solicit questions and answers from more than 150 of their members, but also welcome contributions from librarians who have been asked and answered interesting questions from children. The book will be directed toward children from 8-14, but questions from children of all ages are welcome. Please send your questions, answers and their sources to ALSC/YASD Almanac Project, 50 E. Huron St. , Chicago, IL 60611 . LIBRARY CALENDAR April 4-7 April 8-14 April 23-26 April 25-29 April 27 May 25-31 June9-14 June 18-22 June 23-July 1 July 1-4 October 21-24 Elementary School Library Opening 1984 ALA IACRL Seatlle, WA NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK Catholic Library Association Boston , MA Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Hershey, PA DLA Spring Meting Rehoboth Beach , DE Medical Library Association Denver, CO Special Library Association New York , NY First International Conference on Children 's Nonfiction Provo, UT ALA Dallas, TX American Association of Law LILJraries San Diego, CA MARLF Baltimore. MD Wilmington Friends School is looking for a lower school librarian for the 1984-1985 school year. Applicants should have a M.S. in L.S. or library certification or equivalent course work and teaching experience. For further information , contact Jean B. Bryant, Librarian , Wilmington Friends School, 101 School Road , Wilmington, DE 19803. No phone calls, please. ~ro libra .. @®®©~D@~®®inc Contract library Services 106 Valley Street South Orange, New Jersey 07079 (201) 762-0070 Margaret Bennett, President 15 Looking for the library? Then follow this sign. It's the new national library symbol. use your library DELAWARE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1843 Wilmington, Delaware 19899 Delaware Library Association Bulletin . ISSN 001-7773 The Delaware Library Association Bulletin is published three times a year by the Delaware Library Association . Deadlines for the issue are: Spring issue: Summer issue: Fall /Winter issue Febru r 15th May 15th '" .-... October 15th Please send information for the Bulletin to me, either in care of the Delaware Library Association , P.O. Box 1843, Wilmington , DE 19899; or to the Delaware Law School Library, P.O. Box 7475 - Concord Pike, Wilmington , DE 19803; or call me with information - (W) 478-3000, x247 . Evelyn Brownlee Editor NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID WILMINGTON, DE Permit No. 133
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New fitness gear won't make you run faster or crunch harder, but the right outfit can be a great motivator when all you really want to do is curl up on the couch and veg out. It's all about getting in the zone before you even leave the house and setting the tone for the task ahead. Mix up your workout routine (CrossFit one day, running the next, then yoga or barre class) and create completely different outfits for each activity to keep yourself from getting bored. And don't be afraid to spend a little money on your gear. Money is just as powerful a motivator as looking good, so when you drop cash on something workout-specific like a pair of leggings or a sports bra, you're more likely to force yourself to use them in order to justify the expense.
1. Yoga — Loose layers in cool colors and soft textures.
Don't let all the "ohms" and deep breathing fool you. Yoga is a serious workout and if you do it right you'll be dripping with sweat long before class is over. Make sure your clothes are loose and comfortable to allow for maximum range of motion. Stick to a cool, relaxing color pallet of pale blues, sea foam greens, white, and grey to help you get in that meditative state of mind. Don't underestimate the value of a good pair of studio shoes to help you grip the floor in more challenging poses.
White Tank, AERIE, $18; Gray Tank, AERIE, $18; Turquoise Tank, AERIE, $18; Gray Ballerina Shoes, ADIDAS BY STELLA MCCARTNEY, $50; Blue Striped Tank, FOREVER 21, $11; Mint Sports Bra, GAP, $26; Blue Yoga Bag, PRANA, $40; Blue Short Sleeve Top, ALTERNATIVE, $42; Gray Sweatpants, H&M, $30; Mint Bucket Sling Bag, NIKE, $70; Blue Wrap Shoes, NIKE, $125; Gray and White Striped Water Bottle, VICTORIA'S SECRET, $20
2. Outdoor Running — Graphic black and white with pops of bright neon pink and yellow.
Running is hands down the best free way to burn calories. Choose an outfit that makes you feel fast. Picture yourself in graphic black and white, sleek and stealthy, just a flash of neon as you blaze past the people in your path.
Just make sure you change your sneakers every few months when they wear out. Proper support is essential if you want to avoid injury and trust me, shin splints are not worth the money you saved by not buying that extra pair of sneakers.
From left to right: Neon Protector Running Jacket, SWEATY BETTY, $125; White Running Shoes, NIKE, $110; Black Sports Tights, H&M, $35; Pink Athletic Capris, VICTORIA'S SECRET, $63; Neon and Black Workout Tracker, NIKE + FUELBAND SE, $149; Neon Compression Tights, NIKE, $45; Metallic Running Vest, NIKE, $240; Pink Running Shoes, PUMA, $54; Black and White Striped Racerback Sports Bra, VICTORIA'S SECRET, $30; Neon Running Backpack, NIKE, $125
3. Barre Class — ballet pinks mixed with greys, nudes, and oranges in body-hugging silhouettes with loose layers on top.
Ballet dancers are some of the fittest people on earth, so it's not surprising that ballet-inspired barre classes are so hot right now. Even if you've never taken a dance class in your life you can still feel the burn the way the pros do and do some intense conditioning and core work in the process. Get yourself in that ballet state of mind with a soft pinky color pallet that includes oranges, nudes, and greys and add something pretty and loose on top for warm up and cool down, just like the real dancers do.
Orange Pullover, H&M, $15; Gray Sports Tights, H&M, $25; White Racerback Sports Bra, H&M, $15; Pink Wrap Shoes, NIKE, $50; Coral Workout Tee, FOREVER 21, $10; Coral Sports Bra, VICTORIA'S SECRET, $50; Pink Canvas Tote, AMERICAN APPAREL, $21; Light Pink Long Sleeve Yoga Tee, SWEATY BETTY, $85; Blue and Orange Color Block Half Zip, GAP, $55; Orange Ballerina Shoes, ADIDAS BY STELLA MCCARTNEY, $60; Pink Headband, SWEATY BETTY, $12
4. Snowboarding — Color on color on color. The bolder and more graphic the better.
You don't have to go to the gym to get a great workout. Enjoy the winter weather while you can and hit the slopes in the boldest, most colorful snow gear you can find. You'll really pop against all that white snow and you'll be a lot easier to find in the event of a freak blizzard or avalanche.
Purple Snowboard Boot, THIRTYTWO LASHED, $200; Green and Teal Coat, THE NORTH FACE, $290; Lime Green Pants, THE NORTH FACE, $160; Black and White Heart Beanie, NEFF, $28; Green Long Sleeve Shirt, GAP, $34; Pink and Orange Coat, ROXY, $220; Orange Pants, ROXY, $160; Purple Goggles, EG2, $100; Yellow Long Sleeve Shirt, FOREVER 21, $13; Blue Coat, SWEATY BETTY, $525; Turquoise Gloves, BURTON, $65; Red Boot, ROME SMITH, $160; Blue Ski Overalls, SWEATY BETTY, $400; Hot Pink Beanie, NEFF, $16; Black and White Zig Zag Socks, NEFF, $14
5. CrossFit — An anything-goes print, color, and texture mash-up.
CrossFit mixes aerobics, gymnastics, and Olympic weight lifting in a constantly-changing, never-the-same-exercise-twice routine to create seriously muscular and toned bodies. CrossFit isn't about a certain look or a certain style; it's about using anything and everything at your disposal to get fit and stay motivated. Give into the madness. Mix colors, prints and styles with reckless abandon and get ready for one of the most intense and rewarding workouts of your life.
Multicolored Running Shoes, ASICS, $120; Coral Short Sleeve Top, REEBOK, $35; Purple Fleece Crop Pant, UNDER ARMOUR, $50; Neon Sports Bra, REEBOK, $52; Red and Black Tights, ATHLETA, $69; Blue Sports Bra, ATHLETA, $48; Teal and Green Running Shoes, REEBOK, $110; Blue and Green Print Shorts, REEBOK, $32; Black, Red, and Yellow Jelly Headbands, UNDER ARMOUR, $12; Multicolored Knee-High Socks, VICTORIA'S SECRET, $17; Black Running Tights, H&M, $40
6. Spinning — Dark colors in sleek silhouettes and futuristic prints.
When the lights go down and the music starts pumping you might start to feel like you've just been transported to a nightclub, and that's not a bad thing. Lean into that feeling with fashion-forward prints, body-hugging silhouettes, sexy mesh cut-outs, and a night-time color pallet of blacks, blues and purples. And don't be afraid to sing along if the mood strikes you. That Katy Perry song is damn good and you're authorized to do whatever you need to to get over that next hill.
Multicolored Front Zip Bra, BEBE, $39; Blue Sports Bra, OLD NAVY, $10; Purple Printed Shorts, AEROPOSTALE, $15; Black Running Shoes, ADIDAS, $85; Blue Graphic Leggings, SWEATY BETTY, $90; Black Tank, MICHI, $89; Black Leggings, MICHI, $195; Purple Ombre Tank, LORNA LANE, $65; Blue Print Sports Bra, TRYST, $48; Black Shatter Print Crop Pants, JOCKEY, $16; White and Gray Sneakers, FOREVER 21, $30; Cobalt Blue Running Shorts, LORNA JANE, $63
7. Weight Lifting — Pops of bold color, mixed with basic black.
Lifting weights can actually be a great form of cardio and can help you sculpt and tone your muscles in a way that hitting the elliptical alone never will.
Keep the silhouette of your lifting clothes tight, since loose layers can get in the way and be a danger when you are working on machines, and add some bright pops of color to help you find yourself in the mirror. Narcissistic as it may sound, watching yourself in the mirror helps you visualize your goals and seeing yourself sweat and your muscles strain is actually a great motivator.
Yellow Mesh Sports Bra, BEBE, $29; Orange Sneakers, PUMA, $42; Seafoam Green Pants, GAP, $45; Purple Bra, GAP, $36; Multicolored Sneakers, NEW BALANCE, $90; Blue Long Sleeve Shirt, GAP, $45; Hot Pink Shorts, LORNA JANE, $66; Long Sleeve Black Top, MICHI, $195; Purple Crop Pants, MICHI, $129; Pink Headband, MPG, $9; Red Expanding Tote Bag, MPG, $44; Multicolored Ski Leggings, SWEATY BETTY, $140
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I love reading birth stories – love it. I find it fascinating that you could talk to 100 women and get 100 different stories about how their children entered the world. From my experience, I’ve had 3 babies and my 3 births have been completely different. It’s hard to figure out how to tell mine and Max’s story but I’m going to try. And sorry in advance that it’s so long!
Throughout this pregnancy I’ve talked about giving birth naturally without pain medicine. No matter how much my husband and I talked about it I had a lot of self doubt about my ability to actually do it. The only reason I even considered it was based on my experience with my daughter. She was born after a very quick labor, 3 hours after we arrived at the hospital and 40 minutes after I had an epidural. I assumed my birth experience with my third pregnancy would be similar in that it would go quickly. I was wrong.
For nearly a week prior to Max’s birth day yesterday I had contractions every day. Not regular, not particularly painful, but definite real contractions. So those contractions combined with my doctor’s appointment last week had me thinking a baby would be coming any day. (At 37.5 weeks I was 2.5 cm dilated, 70% effaced and 0 station and the doctor predicted a baby within days.) But every day came and went without a baby.
Active Labor. Finally.
Wednesday night the contractions became noticeably more painful and more frequent. I didn’t tell my mom or my husband because we’d gotten our hopes up every day, it seemed, so I didn’t want to get everyone excited for no reason. We all went to bed but I couldn’t sleep. I had contractions about every 15 to 20 minutes – frequent enough to keep me awake. Around 2 the contractions became closer together so I woke my mom to keep me company. Around 4 we decided to start getting ready because the contractions were getting more regular and growing in intensity. I started packing my kids’ lunches for the next day, finishing up packing my hospital bag and basically walking around the house getting things together. The activity kicked the contractions into high gear and I was contracting every 4 minutes.
My husband called a friend to come stay with the kids and we packed up the car to go to the hospital. I wasn’t convinced we should go yet, but my mom and husband were concerned that I would have a quick labor again and they didn’t want to deliver a baby at home. So off to the hospital we went.
Or Not.
We went to OB triage around 5 in the morning and I was only 4 centimeters dilated. And the contractions stopped. Like totally stopped. I cannot tell you how discouraged I was. I couldn’t believe that after a week of contractions and a night of labor I was only dilated 4. I was strapped in a bed being monitored. I was only contracting every 10 minutes or so. This was basically my worst nightmare.
After 45 minutes of being monitored, the nurse said I could walk around for an hour to see if I progressed. Of course, when I started walking the contractions picked up again and were about every 4 minutes and much stronger. After what felt like a rough hour, at about 7 am the nurse checked me again and I was still only 4 cm. Now I was really upset. Cue the tears, folks. I hadn’t even been officially admitted to the hospital yet. I wasn’t really progressing but I was suffering through contractions for what felt like no reason. After lots of tears and talking we decided to wait for my doctor to come by to talk about options. I didn’t want to go home. I was tired and I just wanted to have my baby. But I didn’t want to labor in pain for no reason. I was seriously considering asking for pitocin and an epidural because I knew it would mean a baby in a matter of hours.
Impatiently Waiting.
For about an hour waiting for the doctor I alternated between laying in bed feeling sorry for myself and walking around our room. I kind of hated walking, to be honest, because every time I moved or stood I had a contraction. And they freaking hurt. I wondered why am I walking around encouraging these horrendous contractions if they’re not doing anything? So I spent most of the time sitting still. I had maybe 6 or 7 contractions in the hour we waited for the doctor.
When the doctor arrived around 8:15. I gave him the quick version of what was going on, told him I wanted him to break my water or do something to move things along. He said, “Well, let’s check you and see what’s going on.” Much to my surprise, I was 8 centimeters dilated! Hearing this news made me a new woman. I was totally reinvigorated, motivated and excited that maybe I could deliver naturally after all. Oh, and I was finally officially admitted to the hospital!
My husband and mom and one Labor & Delivery nurse, in particular, were very sweet at this point telling me I was so close, doing great and that if I’d made it this far I was going to delivery naturally. I was feeling confident, too.
It’s Time!
And then the contractions really started. They were very strong, every couple minutes. I was doing a decent job of breathing through them and I kept looking over at the little bassinet and heating lamp knowing that I was close to meeting my baby. Around 9 am the contractions became ridiculously unbearable. I was not doing well managing the pain at all. I said, “I just need a break” but it was obvious I wasn’t going to get one. There was seriously not a second between contractions to catch my breath; they were continuous and it was awful. I cried. I said, “I can’t do it.” A lot. But at that point what choice did I have?
I started to feel like I might need to push so my mom went out to get a nurse. Everything at this point went really quickly. I rolled on to my side and then OH MY GOD I really had.to.push. Only problem was that the room was not set up for delivery – no doctor, no stirrups, nothing. Everyone started running around setting things up and the doctor came running in, but I was waiting for no one. I had to push. I am pretty sure I pushed a little on my own before anything was set up. Probably not the best idea, but I couldn’t help it.
Once the doctor was in place, with my husband holding one leg and my mom on my other side I got the official okay to push. I pushed once and heard everyone say, “The baby has hair!” It hurt SO BADLY but I knew I was close – I was really doing this. I was delivering my baby! I pushed again and out came the head and then the shoulders and the little body. And then I waited a moment and heard everyone exclaim “It’s a BOY!” I think my husband must have secretly wanted a boy because I could hear him crying softly. My mom was emotional and so excited. I think I was just in shock.
Little Max was delivered at 9:24 am. 7 pounds 1 ounce and 19 inches long. And, get this – he was born with a head and hand presentation: his hand was up by his head when he came out. There’s a risk it could have hurt his shoulder or caused nerve damage, but he is doing just great. I have to say I’m thankful I didn’t have the mirror I wanted because seeing that would have freaked me out!
So the labor was much longer than I anticipated and the stops and starts of contractions were annoying and frustrating, but none of it matters now. I delivered a healthy baby who is doing wonderfully. And I accomplished a natural delivery, much to my own surprise. Turns out I’m tougher than I thought I was.
I LOVE birth stories too! Wow, you did it natural, that is awesome! He is absolutely perfect! Congrats to you
You are amazing. So happy for you!
Awww, congratulations! I love reading birth stories too (I could do that for hours!!!), and I’m hoping for a non-medicated VBAC next time. You’re story has encouraged me! I know I can do it without an epidural!
Max’s birth story is amazing, slow start but fast delivery and natural to boot, GO MAMA!!! Congrats!
I am just like you – I love reading birth stories. I can only imagine how frustrated you were at times. How awesome is that, that you were able to deliver naturally, way to go! He’s so handsome and I’m glad he’s here safe and you are both doing well. Beautiful story Kate.
Congrats on your beautiful little boy!!! He is simply adorable. Also congrats on your natural delivery.
Kate, congratulations. Your story is a beautiful inspiration. I am due tomorrow with my first and am anxiously awaiting her arrival. Your story has given me the strength to trust myself in this process. I wish you and max the absolute best.
I’m SO happy for you. I was literally in tears ready this. You also have me so scared for my upcoming delivery lol!
I delivered Johnny naturally but it was because he came fast. My total labor with him was 3 hours and the midwife convinced me if I had the epidural I’d be hours longer if no into the next day.
As you know this baby will be a VBAC if all goes as planned. I really REALLY don’t want another c-section!
Again CONGRATS! He is absolutely beautiful Mama!
He’s beautiful and congratulations!! I am so happy you got your gentle, natural birth. I hope you’re leaving him whole. He’s perfect as he is.
AweSome!! I LOVE baby birth stories!!!!!!!
And your babe is absolutely beautiful~
Congrats Momma~
Love this. There was no way I’d deliver naturally, kudos!
I too love reading birth stories. Thanks for sharing yours! The last picture of you is beautiful. One look at that picture tells everything you were feeling in the moments leading up to Max’s birth. Congratulations again to your entire family!
And, Kate, after what you’ve been through in the last 2 years, I think you’re one of the strongest women I know. XOXO
Nice work!!! This is a great story!
What a wonderful birth, thanks for sharing! It’s amazing how tough we can be when we need to be, isn’t it?
That is wonderful, congrats! I also discovered that “I was tougher than I thought I was” after two natural births. I screamed “I can’t do this!” a lot with my first. Second birth was different for me in the water though, I enjoyed it more, even though the end was just as painful. My first was also born with head and hand presentation! And the cord wrapped around her twice, I pushed for 2.5 hours. Anyway, sorry for the babbling – I’m happy you have your healthy little boy and the surprise natural birth you secretly wished for
Natural labor is a wonderful experience and I am so glad you got the chance to experience it. After naturally laboring to the pushing stage with my oldest I had to have an emergency c-section anyway because he was breach, but my other 3 were all natural labors and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Congrats on your little angel, he is beautiful!
Oh, Kate! I’m crying reading this. You did great and baby Max amazing! XOXO to you all!
Amazing, Kate! I delivered naturally both times (1st because there was no time for epidural and 2nd because I thought since I did it the first time, I could again). Needless to say, I would opt for an epidural if I had a third! Congratulations to you and your beautiful family!
Congrats, Kate! You did an incredible job and Max is just precious!!
He’s absolutely precious, congratulations Mama!
what a great story! congrats, he’s a sweetie
Congrats Mama!
Awww…that is just WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing your birth experience with us and so quickly! Now….go rest! haha! Congratulations!
I LOVE reading birth stories too! How frustrating that they kept stopping…but your end result is amazing. Congrats again Kate!
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My Close Encounters Chapter 9
The Secret Is Out
"We’re tracking 4 very large blips on the monitors sir, all heading toward the east coast, moving a lot faster than any of our recon teams can go after them…hold.. they appear to be stopping over the Atlantic." "Send out a coastal search immediately, we can’t let any civilian ships get near these things." "Yes sir." "BRIEFING WILL BE HELD IN 10 MINUTES.." The commander’s voice echoes over the loudspeakers down the wide lonely hallways deep under the surface. There, they are located inside a hidden naval installment outside Area 51, secluded in the Nevada desert, 35 miles from civilization.
~ Here in this chamber we find several men working away on computers- connected through every known Internet service and airforce base in America and UN countries. Three men here have all been previously trained in NTL combat, two experienced in stealth technology- one of which is an ex-Navy S.E.A.L. They will be called by their handles. The commanding officer, StealthR- a well built older man in charge of the facility directs the daily routine of the intelligence organization and preparation for selected contacts throughout the United States and Canada.
~ StealthR is a man you do not want to piss off- trained in first hand experience with alien encounters, once lobotomized a man in combat by shoving a stick up his nose- very military and aggressive. His years in seclusion and combat have worn him down to the point where he himself barely has any emotion- at least none that can show on the surface.
~ CT102 (AKA Snark, QPG and AT) is a young talented gentlemen- not as military like or as aggressive as StealthR- is the one trained in stealth technology, quantum mechanics and UNIX programming and in charge of all the computers and contacts made over the Internet. He does not like where he is now- always looking for a way to get out. He has gained a lot of knowledge of what’s really happening over the past two years and has been able to understand it better than anyone in his position, and wants so much to let people know what he does and someday get it out to the real world. Being stuck in an underground facility for years and only allowed out into the real world for short periods of time under heavy escort, with no family, changed identity and terrible food is really starting to get to him. He would do anything just to get out and be a normal civilian.
~ FourDim, also young, entered the ARMY in hopes to explore the world, then got involved in the Navy S.E.A.L. division, could hold his breath up to 4 minutes if needed. This man was less compassionate then CT102- but always was witty. All three of these men found the truth- they knew what was going on with these UFOs and all the crashes- they did not like where they were now- and the computers were their only way of getting the truth to the outside world- Their installment was secret and their activities were kept confidential from the rest of the bases- in fact if word got out to what they were doing would end in their literal termination and they would never get out.
"CT102, how’s your latest contact doing out there in Pennsylvania? Has he had any new sightings that I should be made aware of?" StealthR asked. "Well nothing serious sir, not since he had that sighting in December- except for his father and brother seeing some star-like objects in the sky zoom away really fast. Oh, and he claims that he saw a supposed M.I.B. looking in his front window last week- I have tried to verify this with other contacts in the area- none of them claim to have seen any men in black, who knows what he really saw. Says he looked up and there was a man, tall, in a black suit looking right in his front window- runs over to the door and no one is there- not even a single footprint in the snow! Now to me this sounds a little delusional- not saying it wasn’t real- we have heard stories like this- just have not been able to really confirm anything- whatever it is does not seem harmful - just trying to scare him. But believe me, he does not seem to be shaken by anything- I mean just look at some of the things this kid knows- he knows just as much as we do about these beings and UFOs, if not more, even right down to the reason the aliens are here… I have been in contact with him a couple months now- I know we are not supposed to have associates on the outside but even this guy is starting to teach me some things…" "Well you better be real careful, understand? Because if you get too close to him you will have to cut off all contact- we can’t have some 19 year old knowing everything about us- we can not do much to stop him with the information once he has it- if you let anything slip out- it could be very dangerous to you if our heads find out about it- they will want to know everything you told him- and they can stop him."
"Greetings CT, how are you this evening?" I asked. "Fine, I have to be careful with what I am telling you lately- I have been reprimanded for giving you some clues to our location and as you know certain words I can not use. Those who direct this base - those who are above StealthR- monitor all of the conversations that leave this terminal- the system is programmed locally so that if I say certain words I could be removed from this duty. The program recognizes certain phrases and words, locations, names ect. And if I gave you that information it would cause and alarm to go off for they have been flagged. How have you been- our monitors are picking up that there has been some recent activity in your area- and a base in Maryland is monitoring the area- I see the red light is on so that means they have been monitoring most of the day today."
"Actually CT, I have had a very severe headache today that almost made me vomit. It last for about two hours and then suddenly stopped. But I have not seen any activity myself. My father and brother a few days ago saw two very bright star-like objects on the way home from the mall and then each of them zipped away very fast." "That’s interesting. You may be a pinger." CT said. "What’s a pinger?" I asked. "Did you have this headache start today around 2:30 EST and then end at around 5:00 PM?" "Yes exactly! How did you know?" CT laughed and said "Yep you’re a pinger." Again I asked "What is a pinger?" In which he replied "Every so often a base out your way underground in Maryland sends out a very high frequency radar and a sonar magnetic signal. This signal is higher than radio, telephone, or satellites, but some humans, like you, who are working on a higher frequency can pick up this signal which may result in the terrible headaches you describe or a ringing in the ears. This is one of several signals being used at the present. This also may show you do in fact have an implant. As the signal will ping off of it, (usually based in the sinus area or where the neck meets the spine.) will cause a slight vibration causing the nerves to send out pain in that general area."
~ (My contact with these men continued on and off for about 6 months, since I write the remainder of this chapter over a year later due to complications in my personal life, many of the original conversations have been lost. Through the past year I have worked on the Internet finding many others with like information, which led me and another UFO researcher who used the pseudonym of BRANTON, created an organization composed mainly at the core with Christian based UFO researchers, and abductees. The organization is called EagleNet : Citizens Against the New World Order. I will talk about EagleNet in detail later on.)
~ CT102 and myself started becoming good friends, as he began to see the spiritual battle and religious implications behind these alien beings I began to teach him what I had learned. I then came in contact with a young lady in New Jersey who was having similar experiences to myself who had introduced me to an Internet based Abductee Support Group. She confirmed that she had been having the headaches at the same time as I was. I introduced her to CT102 who had by that time even contacted me on the phone and he was about to send out evidence to me contained on security tapes of Nordic and Grey beings having meetings with Naval Intelligence. He told me that he was going to try to escape the base at one point and then he would contact me in person.
~ The woman I was in contact with one evening was asking CT about a possible underground base near her home in New Jersey. Through the conversation CT gave the location and name of the base by accident. He told her that the warning light went off during the conversation.
~ Later that evening CT contacted me and said that something he said was flagged and that his locker had been cleaned out and painted yellow which he said meant he was to be removed from duty. He told me he was not sure if he would ever talk to me again but he knew he was in trouble and that he let too much slip out. His final words to me were "I feel you have been blessed with the correct knowledge about these beings, and that you will have the power to stop them eventually. I feel you are the one. Good luck."
~ Two days later I was contacted by FourDim who worked under CT102. I asked him what had happened to CT, and FourDim said that he was gone, and that he has been assigned to start off where CT ended. I asked "What do you mean, gone?" He was hesitant to tell me as he knew CT and myself had become friends. But I eventually forced it out of him. When StealthR found out that CT had leaked information by accident he said it was out of his hands, that those in control found out that information was being leaked out of the base which could undermine their whole operation they were working on. Basically what they were doing at that base was against the higher ups in the Naval Intelligence and that those in command would take out not only all those people employed at the base but all the outside contacts including myself if CT told them. StealthR said he told CT that there was only one way out of this to protect everyone else, and CT complied with it. As StealthR and CT planned, they got in their vehicle and traveled down the dirt road to another location to where the higher ups were waiting to talk with CT102 and pretty much extract all the information from him. As they were riding along, CT as planned, jumped from the vehicle and began to run across the desert. StealthR yelled at him to stop or he would shoot, and that’s exactly what StealthR did. CT102 was shot dead in the back. The secret was safe.
~ FourDim then confirmed this to me saying that StealthR had returned to the base hours later telling everyone what had taken place, and then he said that CT is an example of what would happen to anyone else if they let the wrong information out. After StealthR said this, he emptied CT102’s cremated remains all over the floor and then ordered some men to sweep it up and put it out in the garbage. As time went on I continued to question FourDim to the possibility that CT was not dead and that StealthR let him escape. I evened questioned StealthR what temperature had to be used to cremate a person of which he never told me, so the possibility of CT being alive today still intrigues me.
~ FourDim then told me that CT102 had filled an entire notebook up all about me and that it was taking him some time to find where he left off. I told FD that CT promised to send me evidence on video tapes. FD then said he no longer had access to those security tapes as they were moved to a new location under higher security after the demise of CT. But he told me that he had a contact on the outside, a civilian who I could contact who had over 80 hours of security tape with the beings on.
~ I was then introduced to a man he told me about. His name was Roland Smith, not his real last name for protection. I began corresponding with Roland on a weekly basis and then a daily basis until we also eventually became good friends. He told me that he had also worked in the military in their remote viewing projects. He was there until he said the remote viewing became too intense for him to handle and it began to make him sick. So he retired from the military. He was now a president of a software company in California. Overtime both us lost contact with FourDim. Actually through all the research and radio equipment Roland was using- he was making a pretty good point on the location of the base. He had gathered military records for FourDim and StealthR and knew they were who they claimed. He began sending me pictures over the net which not just a few hours after they were sent my computer was crashed by a major virus- completely turned my hard-drive into a paperweight. So Roland and I knew that our conversations were most likely now being traced.
~ Roland came to the East Coast on business a few times, and I introduced him to the lady in New Jersey who had been with me through this all. Roland and her fell in love and became engaged, all the time telling both of us that what we were doing was very dangerous. Roland, myself and the woman in New Jersey began to be followed by black helicopters everywhere we went, and even Men In Black showed up on occasion. One MIB showed up at my house one evening just looking at me through my living room window. Then another day I was followed home from work by a completely black car with tinted windows which stayed behind me for about 30 miles and then disappeared. Roland called me one night and told me that helicopters were landing in his backyard. During the conversation someone came to the front door of his home and he went to talk to them. He returned telling me the man looked like a Men In Black and told him he was from the FDA and demanded that Roland hand over all of his radio equipment. Roland persisted to ask the strange man to show his credentials and authority in which the Man In Black did not and then just walked away down the street. Roland became very nervous as the week progressed, coming home one day to find his entire home was ransacked and all his equipment was gone.
~ He then said he would be heading to the east coast with the evidence and meet me at the Harrisburg airport, and would be picking my friend up in New Jersey. That week he contacted me several time from hotels and told me he was constantly being followed by black cars and was very worried. As I was at work one day at a greenhouse, I was driving a golf cart across the highway to move flowers from one greenhouse to another. As I was going across the highway the battery in the golf cart went completely dead. There I was in the middle of a highway with cars coming dead in my tracks. I heard a sound and looked above me to see a black helicopter hovering directly overhead- so close that I could hit it with a rock. I could just make out that there was two men inside of it. It hovered there and then flew away. I could not hear a loud sound when the helicopter was above me- just a hum. But as it flew away it sounded like a regular helicopter. I got out of the golf cart pushing it when all of a sudden it started again by itself and I fell on my face.
~ Then I lost contact with Roland, he never showed up on the east coast. He never contacted his fiancée again and has been missing for over a year now. After he turned up missing the black helicopters stopped coming back and the MIB sightings also stopped. I guess they got what they wanted. But I am still here and though I do not have much physical evidence at the moment, I will continue to let the secret out… |
Éliane VERGNOLLE
L’art roman, épigone ou renaissance de l’art romain
ABSTRACT
The word « roman » (in French) was first employed in the early 19th century by a scholar in Normandy. It has led to a discussion as prolix as that of the linguists who use « romanes » for languages derived from latin. Thus, « l’art roman » would be seen as a prolongation of Roman art. But if we leave aside the debate about the term « art roman », the problem of its concreteness remains for us today. This introductory lecture will not concentrate on the similities which exist between « art roman » and « art romain » – this as already been done, and several lectures here present case studies of this kind. It will rather concentrate on the complex relationships that existed with the past during the 11th and 12th centuries. Works of art as well as texts witness to the continuing and very various interests in the past which were as much political as cultural or religious. If we stand back, we migth think of these two centuries as an interrupted sequence of revivals of Antiquity and its arts, whether of classical Antiquity or of the Early Christian period. With architecture, the arrival of Gothic marked a break, at a date which varies according to region : as to the figurative arts, and particularly sculpture, Roman art remained a major source of inspiration rigth upto the middle of the 13th century, with Italy of Frederick II as well as with the court of Saint Louis. However, it is with that moment which saw the creation of « art roman » in its first phase that we must ask a fundamental question : was it the wish to revive an ideal past which led to a study of the art of Antiquity or was it the wish to create a new style ? To answer this is not easy. First, the notion of a copy was not as it is today. Secondly, these two wishes were not mutually exclusive. Above all, « l’art roman » was constently driven by this dual ambition, throughout the centuries of its existence. (traduction de Neil Stratford)
Serena ROMANO
Rome et l’Antique : XIe‑XIIe siècles. Remarques, souvenirs, considérations éparses
ABSTRACT
Antique presences accompany the life of the city of Rome throughout the Middle Ages, many more – it is a legitimate assumption – compared to what still exists today. The perception of the ancient Roman in Rome is marked by the great familiarity produced by the daily contact with monuments and ancient remains, as the case of Cosmates workshops shows, but also by the deep disguise that the same monuments suffer in the medieval imagination, from well-known texts in which the ancient monuments are included in the ceremonial routes of religious life in the city. From time to time sources allow us to spy on some presence and to suspect the existence of evidence now lost ; the same medieval works of art suggest knowledge of the Antique by the artists, and modes of a « receipt » without any predictability. The few examples here shown try to establish key points of « visibility of ancient art » in the medieval city.
Xavier BARRAL i ALTET
Observations sur l’organisation narrative de la broderie de Bayeux et ses rapports avec l’Antiquité
ABSTRACT
The Bayeux embroidery is a large linen embroidered, preserved on more than seventy meters long and about fifty centimeters wide, which tells the story of the conquest of England. The paper suggests classical artistic sources for this work through comparisons with narrative columns of Trajan, Marcus Aurelius and with the Arc of Constantine, among others. The system used in Bayeux narrative gets away from Nordic patterns and refers to representation systems of classical culture.
Andreas HARTMANN‑VIRNICH
L’image de l’art monumental antique dans l’architecture romane provençale : nouvelles réflexions sur un ancien débat
ABSTRACT
Since the early nineteenth century, the influences of ancient monumental art in the architecture of the second romanesque age in Provence were considered and discussed before all as a testimony by excellence of a sensitivity to medieval forms of ancient architecture and sculpture. The general interest for the formal approach, heir, among others, of the traditions of classical archaeology and history of art in search of the origins and precursors of the Renaissance, has for a longtime overshadowed the questions of the meaning of the antique inspiration and of the place of Provence in a more general landscape. Before spectacular creations of the late romanesque art, imitation of paleochristian architecture announces, since the middle of the eleventh century, a deliberate return to the sources, in the spirit of the era of so-called Gregorian reform. The restoration, the reconstruction and the creation or production of tangible evidences of the time of Christian origins, real historical and legendary « charters of stone » inscribed in the landscape, go hand in hand with the efforts of local churches to rebuild the foundations of their legitimacy, often by claiming their roots in apostolic times. In the twelfth century, interest in the architectural and decorative vocabulary of public Early Roman Empire monuments, vestiges of that heroic era long-desired as much as monumental useful and prestigious frame than as materials resource, seems to continue this research, also suggested by early Christian sarcophagi imitation and by the transposition into a new antiquisant style, nourished by observing concrete models and free adaptation of borrowed motives, and by monumental allusions at the time of founders saints, titulars of the most significant religious buildings.
Victor LASSALLE
Les compositions décoratives en opus reticulatum d’un aqueduc romain de Lyon et leurs imitations dans l’architecture romane des régions rhodaniennes. Une nouvelle approche.
Daniel CODINA i GIOL
Les chapelles des archanges à Cuixà.
Bernard ARQUIER
Traces d’horloges solaires sur les édifices religieux médiévaux méridionaux : inventaire et étude critique
ABSTRACT
This paper summarize a M.A. A survey of scratch-dials has been made in three departments in the south of France : Aude, Hérault and Pyrénées-orientales. All the « horological » marks, founded during this study on the south wall of medieval religious buildings, has been studied and criticized. A bracket dating is proposed and structural problems are discussed.
Natacha PIANO
Approfondissements sur les peintures murales de Notre‑Dame de Vals
ABSTRACT
The relationship, often recognized, between the murals of Notre-Dame de Vals and the major paintings of northern Catalonia, traditionally attached to the circle of Pedret, presents nuances that have not been sufficiently highlighted. Through a depth iconographic and stylistic analysis and a confrontation with a corpus of works more diversified than usual, which benefits from the last restorations, we propose to revisit these contacts and questions to them attached. The comparison with the oldest works of Catalonia, and with secondary painted cycles, allows us to glimpse the diversity of traditions at work and to sense the origins and stage of development of a profession practiced by a paint shop in a high valley of the Pyrenees.
Christina WEISING
Les corbels du midi, miroir de l’art antique
ABSTRACT
Corbels in the Midi reveal close connections with antique architectural elements. These structural or iconography connections are visible in cornice systems with « integrated corbels », but also in other elements of higher parts of antiquity monuments, such as antefixes. Ornamentation has transported from the antique metopes to the corbels of Romanesque cornices. All those elements and many more played a significant part in the transmission of motifs. Decoration and iconography of Romanesque corbels, from Janus to a character on a support of leaves, derive directly from the antique repertoire. Even the so called « modillon à copeaux » takes its roots in antiquity.
Begoña CAYUELA
Et sinistra manu capillum eius ad se adducens. L’adoption d’un motif antique dans l’iconographie du sacrifice d’Abraham
ABSTRACT
A reference frame : the images with the sacrifice of Abraham is one of the Biblical subjects that have enjoyed greater popularity since its first appearance in Christian art. That’s the reason why some recurrent iconographic patterns can be identified, even some minor changes can be observed, and then, sometimes, an entirely new meaning arises.
A proposal : this paper suggests an iconographic route for this peculiar motif that has not been sufficiently noticed by the scholars.
A dramatic gesture : on the verge of completing the sacrifice of his son, Abraham grasps the hair of Isaac with such impetus that out of its closed fist excels a hair tuft.
An iconographic analysis : considering the first appearance of this motif in christian art, its geographical and chronological distribution, sometimes its conspicuous absence, a discreet series can be obtained allowing some conjectures. Once a sequence is drawn, it is envisaged an old origin for this iconographical issue. Finally, a possible interpretation is suggested to clarify the reasons to adapt the motif to a well-established visual pattern.
Laurence CABRERO-RAVEL
Survivances et altérations du chapiteau composite à l’époque romane
ABSTRACT
The composite chapiter is a Roman creation which not attracted much attention of the romanesque sculptors focused on the Corinthian chapiter. After a first census on the french territory, it appears that the composite chapiter is present both in the eleventh century that during the twelfth, mostly en Velay where its success remains to be explained. It generally reflects a taste for ornament and a more general interest in the ancient world. The composites chapiters of the eleventh century reveal a familiarity with the models of the High Middle Ages from which they derive. Two major trends appear within the production : one imposes itself by a relative clacissism when the other goes towards an ornamental proliferation. The schematic and ornamental solutions of the past are abandoned in the twelfth century, during which there is a interest in the genuine composite chapiter whose principles, complexity and fullness are rediscovered.
Ilaria SGRIGNA
Les répertoires ornementaux classiques et leur survivance dans les églises romanes espagnoles du XIe siècle : l’exemple du décor en damier ou ajedrezado jaqués
ABSTRACT
Despite its wide presence in the Romanesque sculpture, the study of the checkerboard decor has not yet enjoyed a high attention among scholars. This pattern of archaic origin is present in the ornamentation of Greek and Roman ceramics and mosaics, themselves resumed in the Middle Ages. However, its implementation into three-dimensional forms is still difficult to clarify, perhaps this has been made possible through the paint or the stucco. It seems possible that this pattern, surviving in the mosaic and painting, has appeared in the medieval sculpture in the first half of the eleventh century. Indeed, contrary to what the traditional studies have assumed, we must acknowledge its presence in the churches of the Empordá and Roussillon, where the chronology of chapiters with a checkerboard sculpture does not exceed the first half of the eleventh century. It seems interesting to see how this scene appears in Hispanic sculpture, and then spread on the peninsula and in France with great speed. It is precisely because of the huge spread in the main centres of the Christian Middle Ages that his study may help trace a kind of artistic geography that reveals the main production sites and centres of influence of European romanesque art between the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Marianne BESSEYRE
Postérité et transmutations de quelques thèmes et formes antiques dans l’enluminure romane
ABSTRACT
The pictorial patterns and models, inherited from the Greek, Roman, early Christian and late antique eras, experienced varying degrees in the romanesque illumination, from the more or less direct imitation to the creative reelaboration. The investigation will focuse first the areas where ancient figurative tradition has been faithful maintained (copies of scholar literature, literature). Pictures of Evangelists and the representation of Maiestas are rooted in a long tradition whose Romanesque formulation is interesting to study. We finally will examine the interpretation given to the classic ornamental forms, as well as the resumption of ancient christological themes, in two areas where the romanesque genius was particularly early to flourish : tables of canons and the illuminated initial.
Manuel CASTIÑEIRAS
Ripoll et Gérone : deux exemples privilégiés du dialogue entre l’art roman et la culture classique
ABSTRACT
The abbey of Ripoll constitutes a paradigmatic example of a privileged relationship with the classical world. Its scriptorium and its library, especially assets among ends of the 10th century and the first half of the 11th century, are a sample of a peculiar passion for the study of the classics, in particular of the sciences of the quadrivium. The result of this love from the antique letters is the creation, like in other Benedictine abbeys like Fleury or Monte-Cassino, of a new culture in which the old models condition and give meaning to the construction of the present and stretch this way on the most varied artistic fields. This phenomenon, which in the case of Ripoll can describe like « culture of calendar », is perfectly visible in the terrain of manuscripts illustration as well as in the monumental area. The progressive visualization and externalization of this culture is shown in the monastery itself as well as in its influence area. Commonplaces like the Tabernacle of Moisès or the Veil of the Temple of Jerusalem seem to be the background of the decoration of the altar of Ripoll or of the making of the Embroidery of the Creation of Girona, in the same way than the structure of Roman honorary arches will project itself in the construction of the occidental portal of Ripoll.
Barbara Drake BOEHM
Les gemmes antiques dans l’Œuvre de Limoges et du Centre de la France
ABSTRACT
Recent scholarship on the reuse of classical gems in medieval goldsmiths’ work has largely neglected works of art from central France and in « l’oeuvre de Limoges » This paper provides an initial survey, focusing on major examples preserved largely in French church treasuries. The types of gems, their subjects, and dating are identified and the reasons for their choice considered.
Jacqueline LECLERCQ‑MARX
Les avatars d’un mythe antique au Moyen Âge. Thésée et le minotaure aux époques préromane et romane
ABSTRACT
First and foremost, this study presents the two ways Middle Ages encountered the myth of the minotaur and integrated it into its collective imagination : through the late antique representations of the labyrinth and through the struggle between Theseus and the Minotaur as well as their textual intermediaries.The study traces several images and texts of the 10th to 12th centuries in which Theseus and the Minotaur appear together or separately. In this regard special attention has been paid to the labyrinths depicted in manuscript painting and pavement mosaics. Also discussed are some Romanesque sculptures where the Minotaurs are sometimes accompanied by identifying inscriptions. They serve as prime evidence for the bodily confusion of Minotaurs with Centaurs. (See minotaurs and onocentaurs) according to the new use of this term. A large part of the study is devoted to the moralization of the Minotaur and to the symbolic interpretation of Theseus’victory.The integration of the labyrinth into the prestigious series of the Seven Wonders of the World is also examined with respect to the way Theseus and the Minotaur are associated there sometimes represented as part of this sequence.
Alessia TRIVELLONE
Têtes, lions et attributs sexuels : survivances et évolutions de l’usage apotropaïque des images de l’Antiquité au Moyen Âge
ABSTRACT
In ancient times, some sculptures were supposed to keep away the forces of evil : the Gorgon’s sight, carved on the pediment, defended the temples by the height, statues of lions guarding the dead, Priape showing off his sex hunting thieves and birds away from gardens. In the Middle Ages, inscriptions, figurative or written sources evidence the evolution of these symbols, which however retain their propitiatory or protecting value. Thus, the function of the Gorgon is relayed by the heads of humans and animals, sometimes grimacing, carved on buildings, statues of lions are placed near the thresholds of religious buildings and figures of men and women, often on the side lines show sex, in the same protective function.
Daniel PRIGENT, Christian SAPIN
La construction romane et ses emprunts aux méthodes de construction antiques : méthodologie, essai de synthèse
ABSTRACT
The masonry have long been the forgotten object of archaeological studies devoted to Romanesque monuments. However, in recent years, particularly due to numerous interventions on large as small buildings, our understanding has grown quickly, however it still remains improperly advanced by region. A better knowledge of Merovingian or Carolingian buildings, following the increase in archaeological studies of elevations, objective datings (dendrochronology, radiocarbon, thermoluminescence, archeomagnetism), helps to discover the fate of ancient practices. These were in fact less abandoned on the stone buildings that what we imagined until recently. A quick overview on different types of masonry gives us an overview of the fate of the main types of ancient devices, but also to understand the genesis and development of stone vaulting. It appears, however, that some of these technical knowledges will evolve in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The main break seems to correspond to early development of prefabrication stones of medium-sized stones, early in the eleventh century, as evidenced when different buildings, both religious and military. The masonry of rough-stone is then fitted, by the way of a profound transformation of practices. This trend does not exclude, however, the persistence of a few sites faithfully applying ancient formulas, in the heart of the XIIth century.
Jean‑Charles BALTY
De l’art romain à l’art roman : les spolia, « mémoire de l’antique »
ABSTRACT
Spolia are not reused elements for the only scope of recovering materials – even decorated ones – which had no more to be worked out or sculpted and which allowed to spare a more or less skilled labour and to reduce the cost of a construction. Present in numerous monuments since the 4th century AD and bounded by rather strict rules, they often refer – in an ideological, and even programmatical manner – to the most glorious centuries of the history of Rome raised to « models ». The present paper pays particular attention to sarcophagi, sarcophagi of kings, popes and members of noble families in Italy, Gaul and Spain which clearly justify such an exegesis, as well as to sarcophagi of saints and martyrs to whom these reuses afford an unquestionable antiquity, and even authenticity. It also recalls the case of ivories, gems and cameos. But it mainly aims to fix a chronology, as precise as possible, in order to establish a much more evident continuity between these « models » of the Antiquity and the works of mediaeval (especially romanesque) sculpture which are inspired by them.
Walter BERRY
Le recours à l’Antique à Saint‑Lazare d’Autun
ABSTRACT
The presence of the Antique in the architecture and sculpture of the present cathedral of Saint-Lazare at Autun is well known. A closer look, however, reveals that the builders may have borrowed Roman elements and applied them to the twelfth century structure without possessing a genuine comprehension of Classical architecture. Such « deficiencies » in knowledge or observation are even more apparent in the manner in which sculptors handled the representation of Antique features, this being especially apparent in the Last Judgement tympanum of the church’s north portal. Reflection on this mode of using copied or imitated Classical features can possibly inform us about the nature of the relationship between artisans and patrons at Saint-Lazare. Further, from the way in which the material remains of Antiquity were reemployed, it may also be possible to consider the reasons for the choices made by patrons when devising their iconographic scheme. In asking what iconographical role a motif or element may have played, we can also ask more deeply both what it could have meant to them and what it can tell us about the intellectual community to which the patrons belonged.
Milagros GUARDIA
L’art chrétien et musulman hispanique : la recherche du prestige de l’Antiquité
ABSTRACT
The present paper is an analysis of those most relevant aspects that allow us to understand the ideological approaches as well as the characteristics of the changes observed in the attitude that during the High Hispanic Middle Ages the Christian and Muslim cultures sustained in front of the classic past. The study, however, limits to a very clear-cut geography, that of the kingdom of Astúries and al-Andalus, in accordance with a chronology – the 8th and 9th centuries – that coincides exactly with their first artistic demonstrations. In another way, it is a matter of revising the process of creation or rising of the artistic ways that will define the personality of this cultures. And this means that the loans, the debits and the variations in this attitude are here object of analysis from topoi or relevant examples in the respective artistic realizations, while starting, logically, with a careful study of the historical context.
Carles MANCHO
« L’oubli du passé ». Les origines de l’art médiéval en Catalogne
ABSTRACT
The disappearance of cultural elites and thus of an artistic production sustained during the sixth and eighth centuries, and the way of territorial occupation by the Carolingian authority have made the emergence of medieval art in Catalonia a imported phenomenon. In this perspective, the ancient art had no ideological influence if not as a reflection of the cultural formation of the new leaders of the Carolingian settlement in the territory. An example of this process is the parallel way followed by the cities of Barcelona and Terrassa. We also propose a reading of the Carolingian stone altar of the church of Sant Pere de Terrassa. The basic cultural and artistic created in the ninth century is the root of the splendor of the eleventh century, which this time, took as one of its benchmarks ancient art.
Éliane VERGNOLLE
Conclusions |
There.
While the idea of Occam’s Razor is straightforward, I’ve found a flaw. Not with the concept, but rather with how we humans interpret “simple.” On more than one occasion (three in fact as you will soon see) I have witnessed confusion between the “simplest” explanation with the “most obvious” one. They are not always the same.
Circuit Broken
As many of you know, I ran a handyman business out of my garage for about a year. One day, one of my clients asked me to perform what should have been a very simple job.
In the crawl space under his house he had one of those light fixtures that holds a single bare bulb and is turned on and off by a pull string. This one also had a 3-pronged receptacle on the side.
As is often the case with these fixtures, the pull string had pulled out rendering the light either permanently on or off. I this case it was the latter, making it very hard for him to see in the dark crawl space.
In handyman parlance, is was a direct “replace” job, where I would remove the broken fixture and replace it with an identical part.
Whenever you are working on electrical bits in a house, you must turn off the power to the affected area at the circuit breaker box. Even if you’re working on a ceiling light and you have it turned off at the switch, there may still be current present in the ceiling box, so… always shut off the power at the breaker.
The piece to be replaced.
Luckily, the breaker box was only a few feet away from the broken fixture, so I plugged my meter into the receptacle and kept flipping switches until the display went from 120v to 0v. After just a few flips I found the circuit and got to work.
This type of replacement involves only three wires, a white a black and ground (green). All three wires were easily accessible and the old, broken fixture came off with just a few twists of a screwdriver.
The new unit was set up exactly the same way, so within a couple minutes it was in and ready to be tested.
Over the years I have learned the electrical gods do not like cocky electricians, so it is always best to test your work before stuffing everything back into the box.
I flipped the breaker, pulled the string and the bulb came on. Success!
I then went and turned the breaker off again, so as not to be working on live wires as I put it all back together. Once the wires were stuffed back into the box and the screws tightened, I went back to the circuit box to flip the breaker back on for the last time. However, when I flipped it on it popped back off. I tried again and it tripped again.
Ugh, I must have caused a short when I put it all back together.
I went back into the crawl space and took the whole thing apart. Looking at my connections and everything else in the electrical box, I could not see anything out of place. Leaving it all hanging, I went back and tried again… no luck, pop.
The breaker giving me trouble
Thinking the new part was bad, I removed it completely, leaving the three wires exposed and connected to nothing. Once again… pop.
To me, the simplest cause must have been some mistake I made doing the work. After all, everything was fine before I touched it, right? However, after exhaustive testing, checking and re-checking… it was a bad breaker.
The test I did that worked was the last flip the breaker had in it. $3.79 later, the problem was solved.
Differential Calculus
I drive a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with 170,000 miles on it. Despite its age and mileage, it is a very reliable vehicle. So reliable in fact, that I often think to myself while driving “Man, I’m really surprised this thing doesn’t break more often.”
A couple weeks ago my daughter took the car to visit her cousin in Georgia for the weekend. Before she left, I gave the car a good “once over” to make sure it wouldn’t give her any trouble along the way. The car was, as expected, just fine. She returned on Sunday afternoon, on time and with no gas in the tank. Teenagers!
An hour later, we headed off to church. I was driving, and as we turned into the parking lot, I did what I have cautioned all my teen drivers not to do… I took the turn a little too wide, hopping the right rear wheel on the curb.
As I was being roundly mocked by everyone in the car, I turned again towards an open parking space and heard an ugly noise.
It sounded like someone was dragging the car sideways across the pavement. I turned again into the open spot and I heard the noise again. Not good. It sounded like the inner rear wheel was binding, and badly.
As I sat in church I began to believe my car was finally broken… and in a bad way. I can fix lots of things on cars, but a new differential? Where would I even get one, how much would it cost, how hard would it be to put in, how many days would I have to ride my bike to work? Suffice it to say, I didn’t get as much out of the mass as I should have. When we got out of church we waked across the street to Chipotle for dinner. I grabbed my phone to do some research before driving the car one foot.
Quick car lesson… a full-size truck like my Suburban has two differentials, one in front and one in the rear. The differential is the part of the car that allows the outer wheel to spin faster when you go around a corner. Big beefy trucks have the ability to “lock” differentials to deal with deep snow, mud, pull friends out of ditches and tree stumps out of the ground. My Suburban has four modes:
- 4-Wheel Auto
- 2-Wheel Drive
- 4-Wheel High
- 4-Wheel Low
The 4WD selection switch in my Suburban.
Most of the time I keep it in 2-Wheel Drive mode, but the week before it was raining hard one day so I put it in 4-Wheel Auto. I guess I forgot to take it out because when came back to the car after church it was in 4-Wheel Auto mode.
The good news is, my assumption that the 15-year-old car was finally broken… was wrong. What happened was this: When the wheel came off the curb it spun and the car thought I was in the situation where one wheel spins in the mud and the other one does nothing. In an attempt to fix the situation, the car (in Auto mode) locked the rear differential and as soon as I tried to turn, the inner wheel was in fact binding.
I spent the whole hour in church fretting over my broken car. In the end, all I had to do was drive it in a straight line for ¼ of a mile and… it fixed itself.
Fandango
Another handyman client had me install a new ceiling fan remote control a few months back. This is one of those remotes that controls both the speed of the fan and the light.
I installed the unit and it worked fine.
Last week I returned to this client to do some other work and he informed me that the light was working, but the fan had stopped responding to the remote.
Being human, I assumed something had gone wrong with my installation, or the new unit was somehow defective. I got up on a ladder and reviewed my work. Everything looked fine. I hooked up my meter to the leads going to the fan, hit the remote and the numbers immediately dialed right up to where they should be. There was nothing wrong with the new controller.
Since the fan itself had stopped working, I decided to open it up and have a look inside. Back in the 1990s I worked for an electronics manufacturer and we used to talk about opening up a broken unit and looking for the “untied shoelace.” This would be a disconnected wire or an obviously burned out component. Most of the time you see nothing.
I removed the cap on the underside of the fan, exposing all the wires and there it was… the elusive untied shoelace.
As you can see from the picture below, the capacitor that controls the speed was seriously damaged. I can’t say exactly what caused the gray thing to spooge out the side, but as you can see from the new part, it’s not supposed to be there.
The one on the left clearly has an “untied shoelace.”
I ordered a new part from Amazon for $7 and three days later the fan was working again.
I recognize in stories one and three, my assumption that I must have messed up, distracted me from the truth of the matter, but any good worker would fall for the same thing. When doing work, most people want to take responsibility rather than looking for something to blame.
The next time you find yourself facing a puzzle of any kind, take a few minutes to look beyond what you think is obvious and maybe, just maybe, you’ll see the simple answer for what it is.
Copyright © 2018 – Stephen S. Nazarian – All rights reserved
One thought on “Sharpening Occam’s Razor”
Steve – How come you get to work on ALL the Fun things ?? Please give me a call the next time you run into one of these so I can at least be your assistant responsible for shaking the ladder while you’re up it. I agree with your wisdom and evaluation that [the applicaton of] Occam’s razor could stand some sharpening, or at least the application of the filtering by another layer of questions (one of my self-proclaimed skillsets); so, I would like to be allowed the opportunity to be that Inquisitor at the base of the ladder. Thank you for your educational and entertaining write/up.
Thanks & All th’ e-Best
Rusty Tyson |
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6: Another thrilling and exciting town to visit with your sweetheart is Chicago, the windy city. Imagine captivating nights listening to a soulful sax while dancing arm and arm with your lover. The two of you can sip white wine until the wee hours of the morning while gazing into each other’s eyes. Chicago is a virtual hub of eclectic culture that is definitely for the couple with more refined and diverse tastes.
7: If the western hemisphere is more your cup of tea Phoenix Arizona is one of the most beautiful desert oasis’ on earth. Brimming over with Western culture and old west charm Phoenix is chock full of things to do from horseback riding to fine dining. If the outdoor life is more your style, then get ready to be entertained in the grandest way in the western desert paradise of Phoenix. If you wish to spend a bit of extra time exploring the western USA the Grand Canyon is a natural marvel that will simply take your breath away. Imagine proposing to your love while the panoramic view of the canyon lies beneath you. You can do this and much more when you take a tour of the beautiful west hand in hand with your special someone.
8: How about Denver, the cultural hub in the middle of the mountains, for another fantastically romantic getaway? This bustling city has more than its share of things to do and with a backdrop that is bathed in natural beauty. The distant mountains seem to loom with passion as they tower above the pristine placid lakes below. There is something very different about Denver. The nightlife is astounding and yet the daytime seems almost isolated as the wilderness surrounds it with splashes of green, white and gray.
A meeting place for some of the more elite of visitors, Denver has venues for every taste. Quaint coffee shops and 5 star restaurants all lining streets filled with visitors and residents alike. Surprise your girlfriend today with tickets to see the gorgeous city of Denver, Colorado and watch her eyes sparkle like the crystal lakes beneath Denver’s mountain peaks. You’ll both enjoy far more than simply a “Rocky Mountain High”. A romantic stay in the mile high city will have your hearts meeting in the clouds forever with memories that will never fade.
9: Wining dining and hobnobbing with the movie stars, LA has something for any inquisitive mind. The beaches, sports fishing, or just walking to the rocky coastline to sit and watch the sun disappear…or discover the fantastic array of a blending of culture and decadence is what Los Angeles offers along with its breathtaking and tantalizing night life. When it comes to rubbing elbows with the rich and famous Los Angeles it is a mecca for both culture and entertainment.
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10: If you want the ultimate in spectacular enchantment then Paris, France is one of the most gorgeous cities in the world and if you have the money to spend on such an elegant vacation for you and your valentine then consider Paris as your spot for romance. Most lovers find their hearts in Paris between the months of May and October and this is when it is its most exquisite that’s for sure. Paris puts the R in romance and no one can resist the stunning beauty that surrounds you at every turn. Starting at the Eiffel tower lovers can take daily tours down the breathtaking Seine River and fall madly in love all over again just like on their first date.
Paris is the perfect get-a-way for lovers all over this vast planet and many couples have fallen madly in love standing by the Eiffel tower or even touring this fascinating French paradise. It is also the perfect place to rekindle an old flame or spice up your existing love affair or marriage. If you can’t fall deeper in love in Paris, then you probably can’t anywhere. It isn’t a cheap vacation though and you will need to be prepared to spend hundreds of dollars just to rekindle the flame. This is of course an important factor to keep in mind. To woo your lover in Paris means you spending an enormous amount of money, but isn’t your true love worth it? An elegant vacation destination, Paris is a place where your money truly can buy happiness.
11: All of the cities mentioned thus far are certainly some of the most expensive locales you can romance your girlfriend or wife on your anniversary, but the premier country for true old world romance is none other than Italy. After all, this is a country built on love and romance. From touring the rich and emerald green wine country to dining at quaint and candlelit pizzerias, Italy is brimming with charm and enchantment like no other country in the world.
Rome and Venice are names synonymous with antiquity. Whether it’s taking in the ancient history hand in hand, or passionately hugging and kissing in a gondola amid beautiful music echoing across the water, you simply cannot find a more romantic venue in the world as Italy. Whether strolling down cobblestoned streets or taking in the perfumed air of the night underneath a canopy of twinkling stars, Italy is a passion filled oasis that will make you and your darling fall in love all over again.
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Imagine now you and your significant other feeding each other under the moonlit night of Rome or sharing sweet nothings on a boat ride down the river gazing into each other’s eyes dreaming of the future the two of you will share. You can do that and so much more with a romance filled vacation to the land of the lovers nestled in the heart of Italy.
Whether you prefer to stay state side with your betrothed or venture to another country, there are romantic adventures around every corner for you and your lover to enjoy. Yes it is true they can be expensive, but isn’t the look in your girlfriend or wife’s eyes worth the money spent to see her happy? If you spend the extra time today researching your wide array of vacation options, you might just find a decent bargain on your lover’s wish list.
Maybe she has always desired to be swept away by New York’s thrilling night life, or possibly she desires the more charming old world allure of Italy. Either way there are vacations to be had for lovers from one end of this beautiful land to the other. If you spend a few months putting some extra money aside you can definitely afford to sweep your woman off of her feet again and again with a vacation that she has only ever dreamed of in her wildest imagination.
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A nice vacation is never a cheap adventure, but with a bit of careful planning it can be done and you and your lady can have the time of your lives wherever you go as long as you are in love and vacationing together. You may be newly in love or simply desire to put a new spark in your passion. Either way, a romantic get-away may just be what the love doctor ordered to spice things up between the two of you.
Picture you and your lover falling even more deeply in love than ever before. This picture can become a reality when you embark on the perfect vacation. Expensive yes, but any trip is worth it to salvage or even stoke the embers of love’s fire once again.
Everyone deserves at least one dream vacation once in a while, so why not make yours this year with that special someone one on your anniversary who captured your heart once before and will again. She will love you more than ever for it and the love in her eyes will say more than she could ever whisper in your ear. |
Community Stories
My developmental approach to children's literacy actually depends on layers ofcommunity, from classroom to family and friends, to extended family and churchand townspeople, to the heritage and values these people bring to their lives andplaces. For children to be fully active learners, they must notice the ways literacy ispart of community activity in all these settings, and they must explore ways theycan participate (Bangert & Brooke, 2003).
Many teachers have found that telling stories and writing about self and family fit easily into their literacy curriculum. But, as teachers Sandy Bangert and Robert Brooke (2003) conclude in their book, Rural Voices: Place-Conscious Education and the Teaching of Writing, engaging the community takes more work — but work that is well rewarded. In our highly mobile society, children — whether in urban or rural communities — may not always have a "sense of place." Even children growing up in small, rural villages and towns where their relatives have lived for generations may not have a sense of pride in belonging to that area. Helping students to explore their community through reading, writing, and hands-on activities can build a sense of belonging to the school and community.
While engaging in a "real-life project," students can develop their oral and written language skills; explore the use of technology, such as tape recorders and digital cameras; and bridge gaps between school and communities. Reading specialist Bernice Cullinan (1992) points out there is a reciprocal influence between reading and life experience: "Children use real life experiences to help them understand books, and books help them to understand real life" .
The importance of oral interviews. Projects that reach out into the community often include interviewing members of the community. They might be grandparents who attended the school and can tell students about schooling when they were children. They might be nursing home residents who live nearby, who have stories to tell. In a multi cultural community, students and teachers can learn about the cultures and languages that make up their school and community. For example, in places with Alaska Native and/or American Indians, there might be elders who have a wealth of knowledge to share about language and culture. Many teachers have found that when students interview community members, conduct research about their communities, and create books, calendars, and other products, there are many benefits to students, families, schools, and communities.
Oral interviews play a central role in the goal of making communities more education- centered, says Michael Umphrey, director of the Montana Heritage Project. The program is a community-centered, project-based learning initiative that's designed to help Montana students learn about their communities and their heritage. Students give back to the community by presenting their final projects as "gifts of scholarship." Umphrey (2002) writes that a student in Libby, Montana, who had done oral interviews of community members, "said that she learned that every person is more fascinating than a novel — a wealth of stories — and all you need to do is ask questions and listen — really listen. The great adventure of learning had to do with exploring other minds, she said".
Even young children can learn the art of asking good questions and listening. In White Mountain, Alaska, first — and second-grade children visited community elders' homes and interviewed them about their experiences, memories, and words of wisdom. They transcribed these interviews using documentation from their own notes, tape recordings, and/or memory, and selected excerpts to include in their publication
In the small, rural town of Springhill, Montana, students in a one-room schoolhouse created nine annotated note cards featuring local buildings — a barn, chicken coop, log cabin, and church. Each card includes a history of the building, put together from interviews with the owners and other community members. Teacher Linda Rice explains:
My goal was for students (ranging in age from 6 to 14) to look at their community in a different way. We drive by these buildings all the time. But once you've done the artwork and the investigation, you have a vested interest in that building. You have something to talk about, you have something to think about, and you have a connection to the community
Rice is also interested in using the cards as a starting point for writing a more comprehensive local history, expanding the project to include interviews with other community members who have knowledge of the history of their small town.
Oral Histories
The telling of oral histories is one of the most ancient of the arts and we feel that it is an art if done well. Through the centuries, it has provided not only entertainment, but has also been used to pass on traditions, community and cultural paradigms, and moral and ethical codes of conduct. Personal histories provide a golden thread of awareness in humans. They help us know, question, remember, and understand (Sidwell, 1996).
Through oral interviews, students may gain an understanding of their own culture and community or of people very different from themselves. Penyak and Duray (1999) designed an oral history project and followed the work of middle-class students visiting rural areas of Mexico. The students experimented with different genre and narrative devices to explore the experiences and voices of the people they interviewed. Encountering, speaking with, and documenting people whose poverty and lack of education they never had to think about before became a critical juncture in their lives and in their writing.
Students asserted that interviewing had taught them to respect people from different cultures. Other students added that although people in the provinces should have the same rights and opportunities that they had, they should also try to understand what other citizens want, rather than impose belief systems on them
A number of oral history projects are profiled in this document. The projects described below took place in rural and — in some cases "remote" settings — with bilingual students:
- Project Fresa is an example of a project that provided elementary students with rich language and cultural experiences while exploring their own rural community. Two teachers from Mar Vista Elementary School in Oxnard, California, created a multimedia, cross-curricular project to help their predominantly Latino students under-stand the relationship between their own lives and the strawberry crops that surround and sustain the local community. Project Fresa illustrates how a well-planned, collaborative, integrated project can provide a medium in which students and families may voice their daily realities.
- In Clarks Point, Alaska, a determined teacher and a small group of middle school students produced a 40-plus page book and Web site, the first book about Clarks Point written by community members. This was an important milestone for this village of approximately 65 residents located on Nushagak Bay, which empties into the larger Bristol Bay. The middle schoolers who worked on the book learned many writing skills. They also discovered that the elders in their village have taught them important skills for surviving and thriving in their environment, skills the young adolescents hadn't valued before. The students found special meaning in their small village, and learned that they are part of something much, much larger — a community of interdependent and caring people .
- In Aleknagik, Alaska, Yup'ik students interviewed elders for a history of the village and learned about subsistence, ceremonies, and other Yup'ik traditions. They studied the difference between stories about real events and myths or fables that are told as both entertainment and to "teach lessons about life." They discovered why almost everyone in their school has both a Yup'ik and an English name. Their teacher, Brendan McGrath, learned along with them, discovering how writing provided a way for students to explore their own lives and to express their deep feelings.
While it is somewhat easier to use a sense of place to teach students in rural areas, projects can also thrive in urban communities. Teacher and consultant Pauline Hodges (2004) reminds us: "All communities have so much to offer students. All students have to do is ask the right questions". While researching the history of their school building and its former residents, at-risk teens at Open Meadow Alternative School in Portland, Oregon, developed many academic skills and a connection to their local community. Teacher Elizabeth Jensen says the project has also helped them "gain a sense that they can go forward and [open doors, make connections, and be successful] again in other places in their lives."
One Open Meadow student said he liked the project "way better" than school projects he'd been forced to do in the past. "You know, there's always a project somebody doesn't want to do," he says, "but this was one everybody wanted to do. We took a lot of time and were really serious about it. It was fun." Additionally, he says he learned skills that will benefit him for years to come — how to work cooperatively in a group, how to conduct library research, how to prepare for an interview, how to speak publicly, and how to use technology to augment a presentation.
Building Intergenerational Relationships: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future
Many oral history projects involve interviewing older people in the community: They may know the history of the community and — having lived a long life — may have many interesting stories to tell. At Cherry Valley Elementary School, in Polson, Montana, children visited a local nursing home and began establishing relationships with one or more residents. Children then interviewed the residents, who frequently told stories about their lives. Younger children remembered as much as they could of these stories, while older children took notes or used tape recorders. They then wrote the stories and brought them back to the residents for editing. Once published, they took them back to the nursing home where they read the stories to the elderly residents. The project was met with enthusiasm from the staff at the nursing facility and the residents themselves. A social worker at the facility writes:
I have witnessed contacts between young and old, which can only be described as "touching." Residents are able to hold a child's hand or see a bright young smile. They look forward to these visits and are delighted by the children's eagerness to please and entertain. These intergenerational exchanges are a benefit for both age groups. They nurture an understanding and acceptance of age difference (Novick, 2002).
In Nikiski, Alaska, eighth-grade students assumed roles of historians, writers, scientists, and statisticians, working on projects ranging from recording oral histories and composing poetry to preparing scientific field reports and summarizing mathematical studies. An important part of the published document, titled Away From Almost Everything Else: An Interdisciplinary Study of Nikiski, was the relationships students developed with the elders in the community." An important byproduct of these interviews was the generational interaction that cannot be achieved by field trips to the senior citizens' center for Christmas carols. Here, the young and old were working together, creating something real and important," said teacher Scott Christian. "Time after time," he adds, "the interviewees expressed how delightful it was to sit down and have a meaningful conversation with a teenager".
Students in another Alaska Native village also discovered the value of talking with community elders. White Mountain, Alaska, located 65 miles east of Nome, "is beyond rural," says teacher Cheryl Pratt. "It's downright remote." The approximately 200 residents of this primarily Inupiat village practice subsistence hunting, fishing, and gathering. Respect for elders is a strong part of the culture. But Pratt wanted to see the elders' wisdom play a more central role in the school curriculum. She and the students decided to create a calendar with a picture of an elder for each month and a summary of the children's interviews with the elders. "Our elders are our greatest resource," Pratt writes in the introduction to the 2001 White Mountain Calendar. "They are the culture-bearers of our community."
Further, she says: "Allowing young children to take part in the process of documenting Indigenous nowledge gives them the opportunity to develop their skills and options as professional researchers in their future especially for the documentation of their own people. It also allows both Alaska Native children and elders to experience education in the traditional way of learning. Elders are given a strong sense of purpose in their traditional role and students are able to learn much about their past, present and future."
Know our roots
The unincorporated town of Glenoma, with fewer than 1,000 residents, is located in the Cowlitz River valley in central Washington about 40 miles east of the Interstate-5 corridor. The community has been deeply affected by an economic downturn sparked by the closing of several lumber mills and a decline in tourism. More than half of the students became eligible for free or reducedprice lunches. "It became important to implement a program that was connected to the students' future," says district superintendent Rick Anthony (Lewis, 2001). During the course of a decade, the school gradually built a focus on promoting youth entrepreneurship, contextual teaching, and service learning with assistance from a mini-REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship to Action Learning) grant.
The mini-REAL program, which lasted eight weeks each year, engaged students in building a model community within the school. Each of the school's 100 students had a job and worked within the simulated community, which included a court system, bank, revenue department, various mall shops, post office, and recycling department. This experience not only provided a rich opportunity for service learning, but also helped students develop an interest in their local community and its history.
The classroom curriculum grew to build upon the mini-REAL experience's focus on community. For several years, students in Linda Mettler's second/third-grade and Janet Collier's fifth-grade classes had created "life maps," where students documented their personal history from birth to the present. The teachers expanded on this theme to include family history in the life maps. Then, Mettler and Collier had students learn about the history of their community through reading books, visiting local historical museums, and interviewing long-term residents. They aligned the project with state writing, communication, and social studies standards. The teachers also used it as an opportunity to put into practice what they were learning through professional development opportunities in technology integration and contextual teaching and learning.
Learning about local history from Senior Citizens
To prepare for their interviews with community members, students were trained in interviewing techniques. A reporter from the East Lewis County Journal visited the classes to give students pointers on nonverbal communication, questioning, and note taking. In the words of one student, "We learned to shake hands, make eye contact, and try to look interested in the person." Students from the nearby high school then came to talk about their interviewing experiences and participate in mock interviews with the grade school students.
Students were given additional preparation through a field trip to the Lewis County Historical Museum, where they learned about the county's history. This gave them a context for the information they would gain in interviews.
After sufficient practice, the students scheduled the interviews with senior citizens. They mailed between 30 and 40 invitations to people who had lived in the community for most of their life. About 16 people agreed to come to the school for an interview. Later, students interviewed elderly residents of the Morton Senior Center. On the interview day, many seniors arrived early and teachers hastily improvised a waiting area in the library. The visitors ended up staying after their interviews to visit and catch up with each other. Most of the guests hadn't visited the school since they were enrolled as students, and they appreciated the opportunity to return and reconnect with others.
After the interviews, students used scanners and PowerPoint tools to create presentations that tied together their writings, observations, and pictures provided by the seniors. The project expanded into an after-school writing class where students used their interviews as the basis for more developed stories. A community business owner, who was also a skilled writer, volunteered to assist with the project: helping the students expand on the most interesting aspects of their interviews and calling senior citizens with further questions as needed. Students worked through the writing process and used a rubric to assess each other's work. They compiled the stories into a student-published book featuring 16 senior citizens. The topics ranged from early May Day celebrations to Christmas parties, a women's basketball championship, and school experiences. One of the stories was published in the local newspaper.
Appreciating Generational Differences
As they did their research, students were intrigued to learn that there used to be a Community Day in Glenoma, and they decided to revive the event. Mettler and Collier never intended to carry out such an event, but agreed to do so because of the students' excitement. Students chose to use the Community Day to celebrate the 70th birthday of the school building - another fact they uncovered in their research. Again, students wrote personal invitations to those who had been involved in their local history research. More than 100 parents, students, and senior citizens came to the school on a Saturday for a party featuring dancing and building tours. Students documented the event with photographs and videotapes.
Students used journals to reflect on their field trips, interviews, and the Community Day. The project gave students an opportunity to write in real contexts, practice interviewing skills, and use technology while meeting state academic standards in writing, communication, and social studies. The teachers report that previously unmotivated students became motivated because of the relevance of their schoolwork. They were motivated to learn about the history of their rural community and felt pride in it. Because many students do not have grandparents who live in the area, they benefited from the opportunity to learn about the lives of the elderly and to appreciate generational differences.
The senior citizens had an opportunity to meet the students and get to know them in a positive light — countering the negative stereotypes of youth in the media. They felt their knowledge and experience were valued by the teachers and students. As a result, the school improved its relationship with the major voters in the area.
Unfortunately, due to declining enrollment, Glenoma Elementary School was forced to close at the end of the 2003-2004 school year. The loss is surely felt by everyone in this small community. As Collier explains, "This makes it even more significant, I feel, that we were able to document some of the school's history with our Know Our Roots project."
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A Brief Discussion on Nationality and Race
Jessy Matador - "Décalé Gwada"
Jessy Matador is a musician from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who recorded this French song last year. Its classified as part of the Coupé Décale genre, a form of popular music played in African clubs in Paris. This song was very popular in Paris last year.
Then, there's this video, which sparks the point of today's post.
First of all, before we touch on aspects of race and nationality here, lemme just say that lil mama ROCKED IT. At first when she was just standing there, before the music started, I thought "aweee she's so cute. She's gonna do some lil dance steps." But when her legs started moving, I had to force myself to close my mouth so flies wouldn't come in. You go lil French girl!
When I went to the Youtube page for the 2nd video, there were the usual ignorant comments you'd expect when you see a nonblack person with exceptional dance skills. People always jump to the conclusion that only black people can dance in this manner, and that anyone who is of another race is extraordinary and rare if they can dance 'like us'.
I'm not gonna touch on the origins of modern music and how African sounds influence the majority of the music performed today... what's significant here is the fact that there's a young girl performing a dance she learned from a music video... and it didn't make me sick to my stomach. Now I admit, on the parts where she started popping her back I cringed, but lets not forget this little show of ability as comparison (explicit lyrics):
The differences in the little girl's video are sexual to me, not racial. This is not a teenage girl dressed in a bra top. This is not a song with explicit lyrics (at least I don't think... I don't speak French). Its just a young girl having a good time. It doesn't feel raunchy, that she's trying to be sexy or seek the wrong kind of attention. But at the same time, I wonder if I would have been offended if she had been black? Were you offended when the little girl danced in the original Jessy Matador video? I wasn't, because her inclusion didn't feel exploitive, just demonstrative of the fact that everyone could have a good time when listening to Décalé Gwada.
We could say that girls in the US are more exposed to sexuality. I mean, lets be honest here - how many times does a sexualized tv commercial, soap opera, music video or movie appear on tv? Lets not even talk about Super Bowl commercials or the programming on cable. While viewing these are fine for adults, what happens to a child that is repeatedly exposed to these images? Speaking for myself, one starts to form the perception that a woman's body holds more value than her mind. That her physical beauty outshines her mental capacity. And when you add race to that equation, stereotypes can overshadow a person's actual perception. Like a black woman might assume that she's sexier than a white woman, just off general principle. Or vice versa depending on how she's been socialized.
We've seen that race and nationality in France is not a smooth terrain either. But how does sexuality tie into a woman's concept of self there? Do the French see this video and automatically think, as alot of African-Americans would, "she can dance for a white girl"? And how sexualized are the French socially? I've seen that other countries are not as prude as the US, and sex is a part of their popular culture also. But the difference is, from what I've seen in my (brief) travels, women don't base their value on their body. They seem more comfortable with their bodies and believe in their inherent value as women, without having to live up to a social image of themselves. This came across in the way French women carried themselves; they were more self-assured, more comfortable in their own skin and with their clothing, no matter their body shape.
So I ask, why does sexuality mean different things in different countries? I'm not gonna even ask how sex affects race, because thats a history lesson and discussion that is better discussed on another day. I would just like us to question why we react to certain images in certain ways, and why we make the assumptions that we do regarding those images.
I hate to admit it, but I wanna see this...
Lawd Sandino is fine!! Yumm-o!
CNN's Black In America 2
Yesterday's Twitter conversation
prosechild@ReverendDrDash not wrong, maybe not 100% realistic though. Women have been waiting for that for yrs
ReverendDrDash@prosechild Men have the numbers advantage that women don't.
prosechild@ReverendDrDash true... But quantity doesn't always = quality.
ReverendDrDash@prosechild But a deeper pool of applicants increases the chance for Princess Charming actually existing.
prosechild@ReverendDrDash very good point. But if she's a princess, shouldn't you be doing the sweeping? Is that why u asked if it was wrong?
ReverendDrDash@prosechild It's 2009, and I think it is time for the princesses to start putting in work for a change.
prosechild@ReverendDrDash good luck with that. There are too many men with that mentality nowadays IMO. 2009 doesn't mean a lady should pursue.
ReverendDrDash@prosechild And why not? If men and women are equals, women should also pursue their men.
prosechild@ReverendDrDash b/c the goals aren't the same. Guys I know with that attitude are playas. Women I know who pursue want to settle down.
prosechild@ReverendDrDash call me old-fashioned but some gender roles shouldn't be done away with.
ReverendDrDash@prosechild Gender roles should be malleable in my opinion. Women seem to want things the way they were in some cases but do not bring..cont
ReverendDrDash@prosechild Bring a lot of the skills to the table that their foremothers did.
prosechild@ReverendDrDash but that goes both ways. Most men dont have same skills as their forefathers AND we have to pursue you now
ReverendDrDash@prosechild I think it gets exaggerated on the male side. I know few men who can't take care of home, but women who can't boil water are...
prosechild@ReverendDrDash taking care of home isn't just cookin and cleanin. Also keepin it in ur pants and bein strong head of household.
ReverendDrDash@prosechild The current generation can't even play house let alone, actually make a home with willing man.
prosechild@ReverendDrDash what age r u talkin about? I have tons of friends who can do better than just 'play'
ReverendDrDash@prosechild My crew is mid to late 20s.
prosechild@ReverendDrDash ok. Couple yrs older than u. Our problem is not lack of skills but willing partners
(this reply after I had signed off:)
ReverendDrDash@prosechild The interpersonal skills are often an issue as well.
This is what I get for holding a discussion across the internet with someone I don't know.
I felt like I didn't really get my point across... I also feel like I'm looking at relationships and dating in the wrong light. I happened to talk to my older brother after this conversation, and of course he hit me with "focus on God and everything else will fall into place". I'm not saying that that advice is not valid... I just feel like we've been socialized to 'work' for the things we want, so sitting still and trusting that the man for me will just walk into my life takes a degree of patience and faith that I have yet to cultivate.
I dunno... I wish that relationships weren't on my brain so much. But I'm getting to the point where I'm tired of being single, and want the best for not only myself but also for my single girlfriends.
Black in America Part 2
Are you planning to watch? After the epic fail of part 1, I'm not too sure about this one. I guess it depends on how I'm feeling and the feedback that circulates after the 1st episode.
Saving black marriages: Does it take a village?
WASHINGTON (CNN) --.
"I'm faithful to my wife, I give her my whole paycheck but I work the late shift and my job is demanding. When I come home, I don't need to hear her mouth -- I just need to watch my favorite football game in peace."
Shanna grows more overwhelmed, tempers flare and the two begin arguing more and listening less. Tension took over their home and their fighting began to take a toll on the rest of the family, resulting in disciplinary issues with the kids.
"I realized my family was dysfunctional," says Shanna Woodbury. "But we also knew that divorce was not an option."
The Woodburys knew they needed help. So a friend introduced them to Basic Training for Couples -- a class that had helped pull their friends' marriage back from the brink of divorce.
Shanna and Johnny Woodbury enrolled.
"Marriage is one of those entities that you have to know going in, it will be hard, but you're not alone," says Dr. Rozario Slack, speaking to an audience at a couples graduation.
Slack, a pastor and relationship consultant, is the co-creator of the "Basic Training for Couples Curriculum" and co-author of "10 Great Dates for Black Couples."
"I grew tired of the statistics and when I look at my children, I knew I had to do something to prevent marriage from becoming a dinosaur in our community," says Slack.
There are many influences that have shaped, affected or strained black marriages, according to marriage and family experts. Among them: African tribal traditions, the horrors of slavery, racial integration in the U.S. that paved the way to more freedoms and the migrations of thousands of African-Americans that fractured or reshaped communities. Trace the historic migrations of black Americans
"Moving from one community to another could affect marriage because it disrupts social ties," says Andrew Cherlin, a professor of sociology and public policy at Johns Hopkins University and author of the landmark book, "The Marriage-Go-Round: The State of Marriage and the Family in America Today."
"Migration separates people from friends and relatives who could help them through family crisis," says Cherlin.
Black couples in crisis inspired Slack and Nisa Muhammad to create Basic Training for Couples. The free eight-week program educates dating, engaged or married couples in groups of five to 15. The lessons cover the value of commitment, responsibility to the black community, psychological differences between the sexes, sexual intimacy and conflict resolution.
Slack created the male-friendly portion while Muhammad, who founded National Black Marriage Day and the Wedded Bliss Foundation, created the female-friendly portion.
"Marriage belongs to the community," says Muhammad. "An unhealthy marriage relationship gives children an inaccurate representation of marriage, which they in turn replicate for generations."
In the program, couples also learn about the history of the African-American marriage and many for the first time plot their family tree to trace marriage and divorces. See the class rundown
"We do this to help them understand: Is there any support for their marriage in their family?" says Muhammad. "Who are the role models? Do they see women who are great successful wives? Are there men that are great successful husbands or a brotherhood of husbands? If not, the members of the class become their community of support because we all want the same thing -- successful marriages."
The group support is key in Basic Training. Occasionally the facilitators divide the class into gender groups. This encourages the men and women to openly express their struggles without inhibitions and gives them the opportunity to offer advice and hold each other accountable.
And, the lessons don't end after the eight-week course. The couples are empowered to go back to their communities and bring awareness to other couples. They also plan outings, from game nights to sleepovers for the women.
Since taking the class, the Woodburys have gone from co-existing with each other to having a marriage that is stronger than it has ever been. They have also met friends and other couples that will help them stay strong.
"We have become better parents because for the first time we are on one accord, and there is far less arguing for our children to witness," Shanna Woodbury told CNN. "At the end, our children have been the biggest benefactors and for that we are grateful."
Its about the journey, not the destination
Toya over at Black Girls Like Us posted this video, and I found it to be an inspiring start to my day. It also sparked the thought that led to this post.
I know the title of this post is a cliche quote, but its really true. So often we work so hard to get to a particular place, that we don't enjoy the process of 'becoming'. We're always looking ahead, crossing tasks off our to-do lists and anticipating the time when things will 'get better'. Well, what about enjoying life right now? In this moment? This very second? Being present in every moment really changes one's outlook on life.
Most people aren't programmed this way. We're taught to set goals, be persistent, work hard and be go-getters. That mindset causes a person to always look forward to something. But rarely do people talk about looking from right where you are. Black women are some of the hardest working people in the world (I'd like to think we are the hardest workers, but I'm biased...). From juggling family, romantic relationships, friends and social contacts, careers, church, community groups and volunteering, most sistahs I know carry full plates. In all of those activities, there comes a time when a woman is tired. Tired of working, tired of waiting for what she's wanting and tired of holding her head up to see what's coming on the horizon.
So I say to you, dear sistah, to take a moment from time to time and enjoy where you are right now. Thats advice that I have to constantly implement for myself, because I get caught up in my goals and aspirations too. But the purpose of attaining your desire is not just gettting it, but the process of getting where it is too. Whether that be the board appointment you are seeking, the weight loss goal you're striving for, or finding a compatible mate, there's always a bright side to what you're involved in and a way to look at things in a positive light. That perspective comes from appreciating where you currently are and what you currently have. Let's try to look at the now more often, and not just at what's coming.
Single Black Women and Adoption.
I don't agree with the slant of this article. I admit that I'm not of an age to face infertility issues, so I don't mean to be insensitive to women who have those challenges. But seriously, when did single become synonymous with bearer of burdens? We get so much slack for not being married: we are questioned about our financial practices, when people assume that a single woman has more disposable income (even though people overlook the fact that there is only one income, and not two like in a marriage); we are questioned about how we spend our time, when people assume that we go home at night and have numerous hours to spare that married women don't have; and we are questioned as to how we spend that time, because surely, in our free waking hours we should be doing all that we can to find a man.
I applaud any woman who decides that motherhood is one of her chief aims and that she does not need a mate to enter this union with a child. I was raised by a single mother and have no desire to follow in my mother's footsteps or subject a child to a one-parent household. I think I was raised exceptionally well, but I did not have the baggage of a father who left me or a mother who was desperate to replace him. However, it is not easy to observe your mother struggle financially when you know what it means to have two parents in the home. So at 29 I can't honestly say that adoption would be the route for me if, in 10 years, I have not married.
I read CNN's profile of this topic, and of course they did not disappoint:
Some of the infertility issues may be related to advancing age or health issues, she says. But the result of not being a mother for many older African-American women is the same: panic.
"Their doctors, friends and family are telling them the same thing: 'You're not getting younger; you better hurry up,' '' Oliver says.
The unfulfilled desire to be a mother can damage a woman emotionally, Oliver says. Her agency provides counseling to prospective mothers who have invested so much of their self-worth into being mothers.
"In many cases, it [the pressure to be a mother] begins to set up feelings of unworthiness, poor self-esteem and the feeling that 'I'm not fully a woman,' " Oliver says.
That pressure can cause some African-American women to rush into a marriage with a man they should not partner with, says Kenyatta Morrisey, a 34-year-old mother of three adopted children in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Morrisey wants to be married, but says she'd rather become a mother now and wait for God to guide her to the right man.
"I am not going to settle and get married just for the sake of being married," Morrisey says. "I'd rather trust God to fulfill all of my dreams instead of relying on a man to fulfill my dreams."
I guess for Morrisey, and women who follow this same logic, God can fulfill the dream of motherhood more easily than the dream of marriage.
It just irks me to no end that getting married is now a 'dream' for black women. How did we get to this place? When will things get better for us?
On top of these questions, the CNN article implies that single black women are turning to adoption as a cure for loneliness. Adoptive mothers will always have someone to love, someone to care for and someone to love them in return, the author writes. That doesn't make the prospect of adoption more attractive for single black women; on the contrary, its almost like you could insert a pet into the equation and save money on clothing and daycare. And I find it telling that no one questions the mental and emotional stability of children that are removed from their homes. Surely, if the home is not a safe environment for a child to live in, so much so that child and protective services must step in, then that child has scars that the new mother must attempt to heal.
I prompt my single sistas to look closely at these recommendations that others deem to make on our behalf. My heart goes out to the children trapped in the foster care system who are desperate for homes. But at the same token, there are only so many burdens that us single women care bare. Choose your burdens wisely ladies. And choose them for you, not based on outside pressure from family and friends who don't always have your best interest at heart or can empathize with your situation. |
Our friends at HollywoodChicago.com just published PART ONE of an excellent interview with legendary actor Paul Dooley!
Interview: Actor Paul Dooley on Getting to Portray Dad
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The Dad: Paul Dooley, with Dennis Christopher, in ‘Breaking Away’
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After doing a number of TV situation comedy “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” .
HollywoodChicago.com got the privilege to talk to this one-man history of show business in the last 50 years, and in PART ONE he talks about his early career working for director Mike Nichols, The Second City connection and the children’s show “The Electric Company.”
HollywoodChicago.com: What was the motivating factor for you when you first got interested in acting in your home state of West Virginia?
Paul Dooley: I got interested theater when I got to college. I didn’t start with a drama major, I started with Italian – of all things – but switched to theater while I was there. I did a handful of plays in college, but had no ambition to be a professional actor, I was just enjoying it. I got a summer stock job between my Junior and Senior year, doing everything – acting, stage managing, painting scenery – and learned more about acting in those 12 weeks than all of college. There is nothing like real experience.
HollywoodChicago.com: What were your influences at the time?
Dooley: I had some strange ones. I was in love with Vaudeville, which was dead. I was in love with silent movies, which were dead. [laughs] The closest thing I wanted to do was sketch comedy, the type like ‘The Carol Burnett Show.’ But even that was in decline at the time.
So after I decided to go to New York City I started doing theater and stand up comedy, and toured around doing that for awhile. I even did a gig at the Playboy Club in Chicago. Then I got hooked into The Second City gang, and I never looked back, because I’d much rather look into the eyes of another actor than doing stand-up by myself.
HollywoodChicago.com: How did you associate yourself with The Second City while you were in New York in the 1960s? Wasn’t that a Chicago thing?
Dooley: They were doing the best comedy in the country at the time – I read about them in a magazine. I couldn’t go to Chicago at the time to see them, but they came to New York to mount a show on Broadway, then in Greenwich Village.I hooked up with them in the Village, and it was a huge success, we never had an empty seat. I also loved [original member of The Second City] Alan Arkin, and when I first met him we said to each other simultaneously, ‘I dig your work.’ [laughs]
I was doing the pre-written sketch portion of the show, but wasn’t doing the improvisation portion because I wasn’t trained in it. But I was an understudy, and would observe it. One of the actors went back to Chicago, and I had to learn to improvise without knowing how. The only real rule I learned, was ‘listen and agree,’ the famous instruction ‘Yes…and.’ I learned it by working with them, and stayed with the show for two years.
New York Days: Paul Dooley Cover Photo from his Comedy Album, ‘Booked Solid’
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HollywoodChicago.com: You were discovered by the great Mike Nichols. What kind of creative energy swirled around Mr. Nichols, especially when he was formulating the original stage version of Neil Simon’s ‘The Odd Couple’?
Dooley: When I was with The Second City in Greenwich Village, Mike and Elaine May [Nichols comedy partner] would stop by and watch our show. Someone backstage would say, ‘Mike and Elaine are here!,’ but I never met then at that time.
When I went in to audition for the ‘Odd Couple,’ and the first thing Mike said was, ‘there is a thing you do for The Second City…’ It was a part I inherited from Alan Arkin, portraying an evangelist. He wanted me to do a bit of that but I told him I needed the other actors feeding me lines. [laughs] But I got the job and portrayed one of the poker players [Speed] in the original run. My agent also wanted me to either understudy Walter Matthau and Art Carney [the original Oscar and Felix], so I chose Art Carney.
HollywoodChicago.com: What was the preview period like?
Dooley: We were out of town in Boston and Washington, and I paid attention to both my lines and Art’s lines. The first time he couldn’t do it, I went on as Felix. I knew all the lines, and got all the laughs. Once the Broadway run began, Art disappeared for awhile. It turned out later he had checked himself into a rehab facility, because of his drinking. Nobody knew in the production where he was for three days, so I took over Felix during that period. Art never came back to the role, but I got to play opposite Matthau for two months.
HollywoodChicago.com: What do you think you gave the character of Felix that nobody else gave him?
Dooley: Well, I didn’t try to be Art Carney…there was one bit he did that I couldn’t duplicate, it was a picking-up-the-crumbs one at a time moment. Essentially, he was doing Ed Norton. [laughs] I was a maven for comedy, jokes and timing – I know that skill very well. In my own way as Felix, I got all the laughs that were in the play.
Mike Nichols is a genius, many people I’ve met said he’s the smartest guy ever in show business. And while I was working for him what was remarkable was his lack of direction. He seemed to do nothing but be there. But early on he told us the play was by Neil Simon, who is a great comedy writer, yet we had to play it as if there were no jokes – we played it like regular dramatic dialogue. He always said, ‘The laughs will be there, just play it for real.’ Mike seemingly did very little, but he always kept us honest.
HollywoodChicago.com: It had to be a heady experience to do one of the greatest comedy plays in Broadway history in its original run.
Dooley: And it was the first thing I ever did on the big Broadway stage. Often I would peek through the curtain just to see who was sitting in the audience. I would see Frank Sinatra, George Burns, Jack Lemmon, all the heavy hitters. To see those famous people, it was thrilling.
Paul Dooley, Actor
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HollywoodChicago.com: You worked as head writer on the groundbreaking show ‘The Electric Company.’ What was your philosophy about creating the sketches that would teach kids to read?
Dooley: When I started, they had hired seven writers, with no format, title or cast. The instruction was to write anything you want, as long as we would teach kids to read. We wrote sketch comedy basically – blackouts, bits and songs – and after a few weeks they looked at the output and said, ‘we’d like you to be head writer.’ Of course, immediately the other six writers hated me. [laughs]
The whole idea was for kids to learn reading without thinking they were being taught by a teacher. It was about the ‘light bulb’ that comes up over every young reader’s head, when they figure something out. That’s why it was called ‘The Electric Company.’
HollywoodChicago.com: What direction did you take the show as head writer?
Dooley: I think what really got me the job is that whenever I created a character in a sketch, I would give him or her a funny name. And they realized they could make these recurring characters. One was the ‘Easy Reader’ portrayed by Morgan Freeman, based on Easy Rider, except he was a ‘junkie’ for words. There was a bit named ‘Julia Grownup,’ based on Julia Child. It was about making something standard for recurring roles. I said in my one-man show that I finally reached a point where I was using my talents for good, not evil. [laughs]
HollywoodChicago.com: Since you’ve worked on a lot of classic 1960s-1990s situation comedies and shows, which do you think was your most memorable television appearances, the one that you would re-watch if it ever came on as a rerun or on syndication?
Dooley: I loved working with Larry David on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’ I was his father-in-law, and I loved improvising the dialogue – which was similar to the films I did with director Christopher Guest.
For a brief while in the 1980s, I was featured in a show called ‘Coming of Age’ for CBS. I was an ex-pilot who retired too early, and hated everything about it. He was famously a curmudgeon, which was up my alley. It co-starred Alan Young of ‘Mr. Ed’ and Glynis Johns of ‘Mary Poppins,’ plus a young comic named Kevin Pollak.
HollywoodChicago.com: You talked about your recent one-man show. What did you learn about yourself in doing it?
Dooley: If you know my acting, I have a tendency to play Dads – grumpy Dads, cranky Dads, sometimes nice Dads – but a lot of my other work involves a deadpan and dry comedy. So I experimented with the one man form, and got a director lined up who is a friend of mine. He pointed out that my usual demeanor, the deadpan and dry part, wouldn’t excite an audience for 90 minutes. [laughs] So he advised that I be happy, enthusiastic and excited, which was a true character role for me.
My father was a man who never smiled his whole life, and that is a bit embedded in me. Although I’ve done every range of character, my father is the one I do naturally. All the Dads I play is my father. The show went really well, and the feedback was loving and positive.
CLICK HERE for PART TWO of the interview, where Paul Dooley talks about meeting director Robert Altman and becoming part of his ensemble, his signature Dad role in “Breaking Away” and how director John Hughes convinced him to play ‘Dad’ once again in the classic “Sixteen Candles.” |
Exposure is affected by changes in poetry as much as it was affected by World War I. In this article, I’ll be exploring some of those changes in art, music and poetry, as well as looking at the specific context itself.
When we left the high Victorians with Tennyson in 1854, poetry was largely still poetry. It had verses and rhythms and rhyme schemes. Poetry had rules that people hadn’t broken yet. Art, music, sculpture, poetry… it was all still recognisably governed by the rules that we still think govern creative forms.
Art looked like this:
Here she is, the Lady of Shalott, an 1882 rendition of one of Tennyson’s most famous characters. Looks like a painting, right?
And here’s Vassily Kandinsky’s 1912 painting, Improvisation 27 (Garden of Love II)
So… that happened in the art world in 30 years…
This is what happened in music. Here’s Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture which was written in 1880.
Sounds like classical music, right? Listen from 11.36 if you want a famous bit!
And this is Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring from 1913. Feel free to dive in a bit around 5 minutes.
Kind of dischordant, right? And then some!
And in sculpture? A Frederic Leighton sculpture from the early 1890s
Still looks like sculpture, right?
Here’s Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain of 1917
Yes, it’s a urinal on its side.
So as you can see, art, music and sculpture underwent quite radical changes in Europe from the late Victorian years of the 1890s. By 1910, rule-breaking and abstraction had become the norm.
Now, the old GCSE syllabus from days gone by would have you believe that World War I was the kind of prime mover in all that. We had pre-1914 writers and post-1914 writers – a very artificial divide that kind of intimated that the beginning of the war was the beginning of the rule breaking, when what we’d still consider ‘traditional’ art forms broke their boundaries.
The war was absolutely not the cause behind the changes though, despite the fact all that civil unrest might well have been. The fact is that very talented pioneers in the arts began breaking boundaries. We saw Elizabeth Barrett Browning begin to do it in her poetry. You can also see it in Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman and Gerard Manley Hopkins among others.
So by the time we get to Wilfred Owen, writing the bulk of his poetry (or his well-known poetry) after his meeting with another war poet Siegfried Sassoon in late 1917, we’ve got a poet who comes into a world which is already falling apart, figuratively speaking, and into this world, we find writers using poetry to document the war. Arguably the greatest of those poets is Wilfred Owen, who found poetry to be the perfect vehicle for all of his reflections on war.
But Wilfred Owen is not a radical poet by any stretch of the imagination. If you are in any doubt, here are four poems written around the same time or before.
- Ezra Pound’s Imagist Epic, In a Station of the Metro. You’re going to love it in the same way you might love a urinal as a sculpture. 1913.
- Gertrude Stein’s freaky poetry-prose, Tender Buttons. Because if In a Station of the Metro didn’t show you how much poetry had changed, you maybe need something a little… less poetry? 1914.
- Gerard Manley Hopkins’ The Windhover. Because it starts earlier than the Avant Garde and Imagists. 1877.
- T. E. Hulme’s poem The Embankment. Written around 1908 – 1909.
So when we read Owen, we shouldn’t think that his poetry’s form and structure is only influenced by the fractured times in which he lived. Art had changed significantly by the time Owen came along. As to why poetry had changed so much … that’s a little harder to pin down. We had a few isolated pioneers like Dickinson, Hopkins and Whitman who did their own thing, a few under the influence, like Baudelaire and Rimbaud in France. These emerging changes came from all over the globe, most in isolation, and perhaps their pioneering style showed people that they didn’t have to stick to the rules if they had a point to make. The sound effects of poetry became a vehicle in themselves for expression in ways that we saw the beginnings of in Tennyson’s The Charge of the Light Brigade.
Owen’s poetry reflects the trends in poetry as much as it reflects the world of war about which he wrote.
As for Owen himself, he came late to the war, signing up for the Artists’ Rifles on the 21st October 1915, over fifteen months after war had broken out. He’d lived in France since September 1913, teaching English, and he met with a number of French and English poets and had already started writing poetry. He left for the Manchester Regiment on 18th June, 1916 following his training. On 29th December 1916, he arrived at Etaples in France. In January 1917, he assumed command of his platoon after what had essentially been 18 months of training exercises. Many of the big pushes had already happened, such as the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Verdun. Although reportage might have been thin, there’s no doubt Owen knew what the battlefields were like. In his first month, he had two rotations on the front line. The first six months of 1917 saw Owen rotating in and out of the front lines with his battalion and on May 2nd 1917, he was evacuated with shell shock, what we would today call post-traumatic stress. By Christmas, he returned to France. He didn’t see much active duty until later in the year. By September 1918, he was back in the Somme Valley in France, rotating attacks on the Germans.
On the 4th November 1918, Wilfred Owen died, seven days before the Armistice was signed that brought an end to the war.
He has become the voice in many ways for the war: there’s little doubt that his earlier poetry and his non-war stuff would have passed without note into the annals of history. However, the way in which he described the war was so evocative that many other, talented war poets pale in comparison. It’s into this context that Exposure comes. We should remember, too, that Owen didn’t just write poems about war – even in hospital suffering from shell shock, he wrote lots of other poems too.
The poem itself appears to be set in the “Salient”, in Ypres, a part of Belgium. In military terms, a ‘salient’ is a bulgey bit in the dividing line between the two forces. It’s a very vulnerable position because it is a bit like a peninsula into enemy territory, where you are surrounded on three sides by enemy forces. The Ypres Salient was the scene of a number of battles, including the Spring Offensive, which Owen uses as the title of another poem. However, that interpretation is based on Owen’s use of the word “salient” which he uses as a pun (we’ll explore that when we’re looking at language) and in any case, it says “our memory of the salient” which, with its small ‘s’ and reference to a memory might not mean that the poem is set in the Ypres Salient at all.
In itself, it is not one of Owen’s poems that is most frequently studied. It has none of the bitter anger and violent imagery of Dulce et Decorum Est. It has none of the sadness, the pathos of The Sentry. And it has none of the careful choice of words as Futility or Anthem for Doomed Youth. It captures a different kind of war, a war that seems almost to be against a different enemy, against the world itself. This is a war within a war – a battle against Dawn, against the cold, against the snow, against the silence. The conflict itself then is not the war, but the battle to keep sane, to stay alive, to fight off the weather and inertia.
In terms of context, what you need a grasp of before considering the poem in itself is that the rules of poetry had very much changed since the times of Tennyson. What had been a few lone pioneers breaking rules had become the Avant Garde. It’s ironic in many ways that the term Avant Garde is one stolen from the battlefield: it refers to the front-line troops in war, but means also in this sense a radical battle against all that was traditional. Wilfred Owen in this poem is more free to pick and choose the aspects of form, rhythm, rhyme and structure that best suit him rather than being restricted by the verse itself (something we see in London, for instance, in which Blake’s words are as ‘chartered’ as the River Thames and the streets themselves, his words as locked down by the form and structure as the minds of the people that surround him). It’s going to be interesting to explore the effects of those freedoms on Exposure and see how Owen is making choices that support the ideas within his poem.
The other aspect of context that I am sure many students will refer to will be that of the war. However, this is a poem in which World War One is “a dull rumour”, “some other war”, and that in itself makes it difficult to refer to the war as context.
As with all things contextual, your examiners will not be looking for a biography of Owen, a treatise on changes in the Arts, or a history essay about the war. In short, they won’t be looking for you to write the kinds of things I’ve written here. Still, it’s important that you know these things so that you can consider how they influence what Owen has written and so that you can explain the impact of context in your exam response.
Next time, I’ll look at the form and structure of Exposure and explore how this links with the ideas in, structure and voice of Exposure by Wilfred Owen | Teaching English
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NASCAR: 7 Sprint Cup Drivers We'd Like to See Switch TeamsFebruary 10, 2013
NASCAR: 7 Sprint Cup Drivers We'd Like to See Switch Teams
When race car drivers change teams, they hope that greater success comes along for the ride.
Sometimes a change of scenery works out well, as in the case of Kyle Busch, who was forced out at Hendrick Motorsports at the end of 2007 to make room for Dale Earnhardt Jr., only to bounce back better than ever at Joe Gibbs Racing.
More recently, Clint Bowyer left Richard Childress Racing when enough sponsorship funding couldn't be found, jumped to Michael Waltrip Racing and then enjoyed the best season of his Sprint Cup career, finishing second in the 2012 final standings.
There's also Kasey Kahne, who went from Richard Petty Motorsports to a brief stint at the now-defunct Red Bull Racing and then wound up with a dream ride a Hendrick Motorsports in 2012, finishing a career-best fourth place.
Even though the 2013 season doesn't officially begin until the Daytona 500 on Feb. 24, there are seven drivers in particular that—if they endure yet another bad year—might want to start thinking about new addresses for 2014, either by choice or not.
Carl Edwards
The 2013 season could prove crucial for Carl Edwards and his potential long-term tenure at Roush Fenway Racing. Even though he signed a lengthy contract extension to remain at RFR in 2011, less than a year later rumors surfaced that Edwards might be interested in jumping to Penske Racing and vice versa.
Although nothing panned out, there's no question Edwards had a terrible season in 2012, after losing the 2011 Sprint Cup championship by a mere one point (due to a tiebreaker), the closest title finish in Cup history.
Edwards has not won in 69 starts on the Cup side and looked lost far too many times last season.
This season, Edwards has two things going for him. First, veteran Jimmy Fennig is his new crew chief. Fennig led Kurt Busch to the 2004 Cup championship for RFR.
Second, Edwards no longer has to play second fiddle to Matt Kenseth, who left RFR during the offseason for Joe Gibbs Racing. However, even with Kenseth gone, Edwards will likely still not be the No. 1 driver at RFR, at least to start the season.
The No. 1 spot on the depth chart will be held by veteran Greg Biffle. It's up to Edwards to find some of his old magic and unseat Biffle as the top dog at RFR. If not, don't be surprised if Edwards starts looking for a new home where he will unmistakably be No. 1.
Where would he go? That's the big question, as there are very few A-tier teams that don't already have an established No. 1 who likely won't be going anywhere anytime soon. He might be in line to replace Kevin Harvick at Richard Childress Racing, but that would be a long shot.
Then again, if Biffle chooses to follow Kenseth's lead and leaves RFR, Edwards might still become No. 1 by default.
Jamie McMurray
Jamie McMurray has long been one of the most loyal soldiers in Sprint Cup. Even when he left Chip Ganassi Racing for what he thought were greener pastures at Roush Fenway Racing, McMurray never burned any bridges at his former place of employment.
That proved especially key when team owner Jack Roush let McMurray go after the 2009 season. McMurray quickly returned to the CGR (now Earnhardt Ganassi Racing) fold and had one of the best seasons of his career, starting with a win in the Daytona 500, as well as triumphs in the Brickyard 400 and the Bank of America 500.
Unfortunately, even with those three wins, McMurray still missed the Chase for the Sprint Cup—which he has never qualified for in his career—and finished 14th in the final season standings.
The 2013 season will likely be a make-or-break year for McMurray. Ever since he left CGR at the end of 2005, he's had dismal campaigns more often than not. In his last seven seasons, starting with his first season at RFR in 2006, McMurray has finished 25th, 17th, 16th, 22nd, 14th, 27th and 21st (the latter three with what is now EGR).
Team owner Chip Ganassi is not one to settle for mediocrity from drivers, crew chiefs or any other team personnel. Unless McMurray has a big turnaround in 2013, he might want to start updating his resume.
Where would he go? Don't be surprised if he goes back to RFR or maybe to Penske Racing.
Juan Pablo Montoya
Chip Ganassi is one of the most loyal team owners in motorsports. His attachment and patience with Juan Pablo Montoya is a good example of that.
Montoya and Ganassi have been seemingly connected at the hip since 1999, when Montoya won the CART championship as a rookie, and then doubled back the next season to win the prestigious Indianapolis 500 on the rival Indy Racing League circuit.
But Ganassi's patience can only last so long. Since Montoya came to the Cup world in 2007, he's had just one good season, 2009, when he not only qualified for his first—and only, to date—Chase for the Sprint Cup, he finished a career-best eighth in the final standings.
While that performance gave hope of even better things to come, reality has been the complete opposite. Montoya has finished 17th, 21st and 22nd in his last three seasons, sandwiched around finishes of 20th and 25th in his first three seasons with the then-CGR.
The 2013 season will be pivotal for both the team and Montoya.
After several seasons of being part of the Earnhardt Childress engine-building partnership, EGR will have its motors supplied by Hendrick Motorsports in 2013 (even though the Earnhardt Childress engine business will continue to supply motors to other teams, most notably Richard Childress Racing).
As for Montoya, he's coming off his worst single-season performance in Cup racing, starting by hitting a jet dryer while under caution in the season-opening Daytona 500, causing a massive fireball, and ultimately ending with zero wins, zero top-fives and just two top-10 finishes in 2012.
Even with loyalty that stretches back nearly 15 years, Ganassi and Montoya could go separate ways after the 2013 season if things don't markedly improve.
The onus is on both, as well as Jamie McMurray, to see EGR climb back into overall respectability, lest we may be talking about a totally different driver lineup in 2014.
And if Montoya does move on, where does he go? Penske Racing might be a possibility, as well as Richard Childress Racing. Then again, he may end his seven-year NASCAR experiment and go back to open-wheel racing in the Indy Car Series.
Kurt Busch
Rarely has a driver dropped so far, so fast, as Kurt Busch. After winning a Cup championship with Roush Racing in 2004, he moved to Penske Racing in 2006, a place where it seemed he'd have a home forever and a place to retire from.
But after several controversial exchanges during the 2011 season, capped off by a profanity-laced explosion at TV announcer Dr. Jerry Punch in the season-ending race at Homestead, Busch was summarily let go by team owner Roger Penske.
The combination of being fired after most seats for 2012 had already been filled, plus his past history, forced Busch to settle for a ride with Phoenix Racing. That's comparable to going from the world champion Baltimore Ravens in the NFL to a United Football League team.
Although he expressed remorse at some of his past actions, as well as vowing to turn over a new leaf, the new KB looked suspiciously like the old KB in 2012.
He was suspended for one race weekend for yet another run-in with a reporter—after already being on probation for an intentional burnout in former teammate Ryan Newman's pit stall at Darlington, prompting a post-race confrontation with Newman's crew.
Still, a past champion is a past champion. And even though Busch reportedly had conversations with Richard Childress Racing about a potential ride for 2013, the older Busch brother ultimately received his release from Phoenix Racing to sign with and race for Furniture Row Racing for the last six races of 2012.
Busch is back with FRR in 2013 and should have a better season. He has a bigger team, better resources, more personnel and if he can stay out of trouble, could take some significant steps to returning to the level of team and performance he once enjoyed.
While he likely can stay at FRR for as long as he wants to, don't be surprised if Busch winds up with RCR in 2014. With Kevin Harvick vacating his seat to move to Stewart-Haas Racing, and likely one other vacancy to be filled by Austin Dillon, Busch could be just what RCR needs going forward for the future.
Ryan Newman
Ryan Newman has been one of the biggest conundrums in Cup racing throughout his 11-year career, having constantly played second fiddle and never the No. 1 driver on any of the teams he's been with.
At Penske Racing, he first toiled in the shadows of new NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Rusty Wallace—spending much of that time barely talking to his "teammate" because of a lengthy feud between the pair. Then, since 2009, Newman has been Tony Stewart's right-hand man at Stewart-Haas Racing.
This season, Newman will share the backup position spotlight—if not be completely overshadowed—by new teammate Danica Patrick, while still ranked behind Stewart. And with Kevin Harvick already set to emigrate to SHR from Richard Childress Racing for the 2014 season, Newman could potentially be the odd man out.
It's a shame that Newman has always played a backup role on the Cup teams he's been with because he likely would make a great No. 1 driver for some team. If he indeed has to find another home in 2014, a good fit could be a place like Furniture Row Racing (if Kurt Busch leaves) or Richard Petty Motorsports (if Marcos Ambrose moves on).
Jeff Burton
This will be Jeff Burton's 20th full-time season in Sprint Cup and his ninth full season with Richard Childress Racing.
And if things continue or get worst than they have been the last four seasons, it could potentially be Burton's last year at RCR.
After finishing seventh, eighth and sixth, respectively, from 2006 through 2008, Burton has been virtually off the competitive map in Sprint Cup since. He's finished 17th, 12th, 20th and 19th in the last four seasons, hasn't won a race since 2008 and has had just two top-five finishes in each of the last two seasons.
Burton turns 46 in June and can't afford to have another off-year, not with Kevin Harvick leaving RCR at the end of this upcoming season, as well as Austin Dillon likely being promoted to the Sprint Cup series full time in 2014. Then there's the possibility of even another driver joining the RCR fold next season, perhaps Kurt Busch or Carl Edwards.
Where would that leave Burton? Where could he potentially go? If not a smaller, less-funded team, then perhaps retirement.
Marcos Ambrose
Marcos Ambrose is a perfect fit for Richard Petty Motorsports. He's a great ambassador, a fan favorite and represents the legacy and high standards of RPM.
At the same time, though, Ambrose's talent and skill level might be better served at a team with more funding, resources and personnel.
That's not a knock at RPM by any means. It's just that Ambrose may outgrow the organization if he finally has the breakthrough season in 2013 that many have predicted from him the last couple of years. If that's the case, RPM likely wouldn't be able to afford to keep Ambrose for 2014 and beyond.
Of course, if Ambrose has another season where he finishes between 18th and 26th in the standings (as he has in each of the last four seasons), his fate may be decided for him, keeping him in the RPM fold for at least another year or more.
Where would Ambrose go if he moves on from the Petty organization? Perhaps Roush Fenway Racing, where he would fit in quite well with Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards, provided both of the latter two stick around for 2014.
Or maybe a place like Penske Racing, where he would also be a good fit with Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano. Or if Michael Waltrip Racing expands in 2014, that could be another option for the friendly Aussie.
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1. St. Patrick’s Day dinner
RUMFORD — A St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be served from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at the Eagles function hall.
Served will be a traditional corned beef and cabbage or boiled ham dinner and dessert. Cost is $7 per person.
Sponsored by the Eagles Auxiliary and Thibault Funeral Home, proceeds will benefit Androscoggin Hospice.
1. Saint Patrick’s dance/supper
RUMFORD — The Saint Patrick’s dance and supper will be held on Saturday at the Snowshoe Club on Waldo Street.
Served from 5-6 p.m. will be corned beff and ham, with potatoes, cabbage, carrots, turnip and dessert. Cost is $8 per person and $4 for children under age 12.
From 7-11, dance to the music by Legends.
Members and guests welcome. They are a non-smoking club.
1. Carnival games
DIXFIELD — Carnival games will be offered from 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21 in DeFoe Gymnasium at Dirigo High School.
Admission is $2 for adults, and free for children when accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 for each punch card, worth 10 games apiece.
Collect tickets and cash them for the prize(s) of your choice. Concessions available.
1. On Our Own Committee meeting
ANDOVER — The On Our Own Committee will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Andover Town Hall to discuss the article on the ballot to be voted on March 18 to start the process of leaving SAD 44.
The vote on March 18th is only to start the process of withdrawing and is done by a simple majority vote. A final vote on actual withdrawal will be taken at a later date and will be done on a two-thirds vote.
1. Quilters to meet
RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Rumford United Methodist Church, Linnell Street.
All area quilters invited. See a demonstration on how to transform a shirt into a pillow and also the Disappearing PinWheel square. Show and Tell always welcome, including your Mystery Quilt top or finished quilt.
Donations accepted for various organizations. For more information, call 562-7050.
1. Free yoga class at RPL
RUMFORD — Free yoga class will be offered the first Thursday each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Rumford Public Library.
Designed for all levels of yoga, the class, taught by Kristen TenDyke, a registered yoga teacher and Reiki master, is moderately paced, flowing through movement and allowing space to breathe steadily as you move.
If you have a yoga mat, block and strap, please bring them, although they will be provided for those without. You can also bring a blanket for the final resting pose (savasana).
For more information, call 364-3661.
1. Moving Freely classes
MEXICO — Moving Freely classes are starting up on March 17 to April 25.
They will take place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. at the Mexico Rec. Center gym. There’s a $15 donation.
For more information, call 357-2266.
1. Class of ’72 meeting
DIXFIELD — The
Can you run an article concerning the Rumford High School Class of 1972 will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22 at The Emma R Foundation, 577 Common Rd.
They will be discuss the reunion for July 12 starting at 4 p.m. at the Town & Country in Berlin, NH.
1. Scrapbooking/crafting benefit
RUMFORD — Hope Association’s scrapbooking/crafting benefit will be held from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.
Door prizes, silent auctions, swap table, 50/50; three meals included.
Tables are $40 with a registration deadline of March 28.
Call Sally Theriault at 364-4561 for a registration form or for more information.
1. Class of ’63 lunch
MEXICO — The Stephens High Class of 1963 will have a luncheon at noon Friday at the Thai Smile 2 Restaurant.
All classmates and guests are welcome.
1. Class of ’61 lunch
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1961 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the Covered Wagon.
For more information, call Louise Caron at 364-3743.
1. Rumford Senior Citizens to meet
PERU — Rumford Senior Citizens of Peru will be having a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon and party at noon on Monday at the old Peru school.
Menu is baked ham and chicken with fixings, with entertainment by Billy Scott and friends. Also 50/50 and door prizes. Cost is $12.
Call the center at 562-7700 or 562-4225.
1. Class of ’65 lunch
RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1965 will meet at noon on Wednesday, March 19 at the River Valley Grill.
1. Class of ’60 lunch
RUMFORD — The Mexico High School Class of 1960 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Gatch’s Restaurant.
For information, call Jeanne at 364-8841.
1. Class of ’58 lunch
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1958 will meet at noon on Wednesday, March 19 at the Covered Wagon.
All classmates and their significant others are welcome to attend. For more information, call Janet B. at 364-2928.
1. Class of ’55 lunch
RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the River Valley Grill for their monthly luncheon and meeting.
1. Class of ’53 lunch
MEXICO — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Thai Smile 2 Restaurant (formerly Chicken Coop).
All class members and guests are welcome. For more information, call Isabel Duguay at 562-4241.
1. Class of ’51 lunch
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1951 will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Covered Wagon.
All classmates are welcomed. For more information, call 364-8883.
1. Class of ’50 lunch
RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1950 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at Gatch’s.
All members and their guests are invited.
1. Class of ’49 lunch
RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1949 will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 at the Brian’s Bistro.
1. Mexico Class of ’48 lunch
MEXICO — The Mexico High School Class of 1948 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Far East Restaurant. Classmates and guests welcome. Weather permitting. For more information, call Helen at 364-2716.
1. Stephens Class of ’48 lunch
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1948 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 20 at the Covered Wagon.
Call 364-4085.
1. Class of ’46 lunch
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1946 will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19 at Thai Smile 2, the former Chicken Coop.
1. Red Hat Mommas to meet
RUMFORD — The Red Hat Mommas will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24 at the Methodist Church.
Spaghetti and meatballs will be served by the church ladies. Cost is $10, to be paid to Isabel by Monday, March 17.
1. Collecting bottles for Project Graduation
RUMFORD — The Mountain Valley High School Class of 2014 is collecting bottles for Project Graduation.
Anyone wishing to donate their bottles may do so by dropping them off at the Waldo Street Bottle Depot and tell them that they are to go to MVHS Class of 2014.
If they would like someone to pick up their bottles they may contact Vicki Monsalve at the high school and she will make arrangements. Thank you for your support!
1. Form your Relay For Life team
RUMFORD — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the River Valley will be held at Hosmer Field on June 6-7.
It is a great way to help those that are battling cancer, a way to remember loved ones lost, and provides an opportunity to fight back against the disease.
Relay For Life supports the Society’s mission to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. You can form a team of your fellow parishioners, family members and friends, or walk as an individual. Volunteers are also needed to give their time and talent to ensure the success of this year’s Relay For Life event.
For more information, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit RelayForLife.org.
1. Zumba, yoga classes
RUMFORD — I’L B Fit is offering Zumba Gold classes at 6 p.m. on Mondays
There is yoga classes. Call for information. Line dancing starts at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning March 19.
If interested, call 809-3144, stop in at 60 Lowell St. Suite 210, or email [email protected]. |
FLORIDA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS RE: M.B.S. Part II
FLORIDA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS RE: M.B.S.
Supreme Court of Florida
No. SC05-1118
FLORIDA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS RE: M.B.S.
[February 1, 2007]
STORY CONTINUED FROM PART I………..
Further, disqualifying conduct extending over a long period of time will require a longer period of rehabilitation to satisfy the Court that the applicant can maintain the high standards of the profession and the professionalism necessary after gaining admission. Finally, the more serious the disqualifying conduct, the greater the burden of proof of rehabilitation. M.L.B., 766 So. 2d at 996; Fla. Bd. of Bar Exam’rs re D.M.J., 586 So. 2d 1049, 1050 (Fla. 1991)). An applicant who engages in serious criminal conduct and breach of trust just days before entering law school and who thereafter demonstrates a further lack of candor must demonstrate behavior and character of the highest level subsequent to the disqualifying conduct to clearly and convincingly establish that admission is proper to a profession that requires its members to be absolutely above and beyond suspicion. M.L.B., 766 So. 2d at 996; see also Fla. Bd. of Bar Exam’rs re C.A.M., 639 So. 2d 612, 614 (Fla. 1994); Fla. Bd. of Bar Exam’rs re C.W.G., 617 So. 2d 303, 305 (Fla. 1993); Fla. Bd. of Bar Exam’rs re R.B.R., 609 So. 2d 1302, 1304 (Fla. 1992); Fla. Bd. of Bar Exam’rs re J.H.K., 581 So. 2d 37, 39 (Fla. 1991).
When the nature and quantity of M.B.S.’s egregious behavior over thirteen years is weighed against the two-year period of sobriety and recovery activities and volunteer work shown here, the misconduct still vastly overwhelms and outweighs the rehabilitation. M.B.S.’s rehabilitation evidence will need to be of the highest order over a longer period than has been shown to overcome his past misdeeds.
The nature and timing of M.B.S.’s metamorphosis and rehabilitation are additional reasons for the Court’s caution. M.B.S. exhibited some of the most egregiously disqualifying conduct––lying to gain entry to law school, lying to this Court to be certified to participate in the law school practice program under chapter 11 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, and lying to the Board on his Bar application––very recently. He only began attending AA meetings in January 2004, and only attained sobriety in April 2004. He entered into a contract with FLA, Inc. on August 23, 2004. A few weeks later, in September 2004, he participated in an investigative hearing before the Board. After numerous years of abusing alcohol, breaking the law, and lying, he suggests that he has turned his life around only a few months before investigative and formal hearings before the Board. He claims to have suddenly gained control over his OCD and alcoholism, after years of being totally unable to overcome the problems presented by either. The Court requires more convincing evidence that this is truly a turning point in M.B.S.’s life and not just another deception and deliberate ploy to gain admission. There is no evidence that M.B.S. was even under the influence of alcohol when he perjured himself on multiple occasions.
The sincerity and depth of M.B.S.’s newfound candor and honesty are another concern. His lies on his application to this Court for participation in a law school practice program are a good example. He checked the option that said there was nothing in his background to reflect adversely on his character. The choice he did not check read: “There is something in my background which might reflect adversely on my character.” (Emphasis removed.) M.B.S.’s explanation that he lied because of the way the form was worded is a self-serving rationalization that is diametrically opposed to that level of openness and candor which is a necessary prerequisite for admission to a profession that has honesty as its bedrock.
M.B.S.’s testimony convinces the Court that he has failed to accept full responsibility for his actions, especially his lack of candor, by attempting to transfer some of the blame to his alcoholism, his parents (for enabling him over the years), and the wording of one of the forms upon which he lied. M.B.S. attributed much of his misconduct to what he referred to as “character defects” and testified that some of these defects disappeared when he stopped drinking. Yet, there was nothing to suggest that M.B.S. was intoxicated when he made false statements under oath or that he was unaware of the truth. Such quibbling is inconsistent with a firm conviction that M.B.S. fully comprehends and intends to correct the error of his ways. Yet, he believes he is fit to assume the significant responsibility of serving the people of this state as an attorney.1
The fact that M.B.S. was thirty-four years old at the time of the formal hearing before the Board, but was still financially dependent, at least in part, on his parents is further cause for caution. “Merely showing that an individual is now living as and doing those things he or she should have done throughout life, although necessary to prove rehabilitation, does not prove that the individual has undertaken a useful and constructive place in society.” Doe, 770 So. 2d at 675 (quoting Fla. Bar Admiss. R. 3-13(g)).
At this point, M.B.S. has failed to demonstrate that he is now living as and doing those things he should have been doing throughout life, much less that he has undertaken a useful and constructive place in society. His primary source of income was disability benefits, which he has received since 1992. His OCD was in remission with medication at the time of the hearing, yet he had not sought paid employment. M.B.S.’s parents gave him money to supplement his income. They also paid to have the character witnesses flown to the hearing and for his attorney.
While it is to be hoped that M.B.S.’s proclaimed turnaround lasts, it is the Court’s obligation to protect the public and the profession by ensuring the fitness of every lawyer admitted to the Bar. Requiring M.B.S. to clearly and convincingly establish a longer record of success before allowing his admission best fulfills that obligation. The process and intent of conditional admission must not degenerate into a process that simply ushers undesirable candidates into The Florida Bar and foists them upon Florida’s citizens.
Conclusion
With all of the many reasons for caution discussed above, the Court disapproves the Board’s recommendation that M.B.S. be admitted. M.B.S.’s application for admission is denied at this time for the standard period of two years. If and when M.B.S. reapplies for admission, he must satisfy the concerns we express and must present objectively verifiable evidence of his continuing, uninterrupted sobriety during the interim period, as well as other suitable evidence of rehabilitation.
It is so ordered.
LEWIS, C.J., and WELLS, PARIENTE, QUINCE, CANTERO, and BELL, JJ., concur.
ANSTEAD, J., dissents with an opinion.
NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE REHEARING MOTION, AND IF FILED, DETERMINED.
ANSTEAD, J., dissenting.
I would accept the Board’s recommendation for the very reasons articulated in the majority’s opinion, i.e., “we will approve the Board’s findings of fact when they are supported by competent substantial evidence in the record [and w]e also usually defer to findings based on a witness’s credibility.” Majority opinion at 9 (citations omitted). After paying lip service to these long-established principles, the majority first creates and then substitutes its own views in place of the findings of the Board that heard and considered the evidence firsthand. Unfortunately, the message we deliver to the Board today is that we will no longer defer to the Board’s findings on issues of fact and credibility. Because I conclude the majority fails to honor our precedent, I respectfully dissent.
To illustrate the degree of the majority’s deviation from precedent we need only to consider the short shrift the majority gives to the evidence of rehabilitation presented at the evidentiary hearing before the Board, compared to the extensive and comprehensive review of the evidence and findings by the Board. In a single brief paragraph, the majority first asserts that the Board found that evidence of “an extraordinary amount of community service” was presented at the hearing; the majority then, in effect, directly refutes this statement by characterizing the evidence presented as consisting only of the brief testimony of a legal aid attorney and paralegal. See majority opinion at 7-8.2 In the balance of the opinion the majority essentially substitutes its view of the credibility and weight of the evidence and rejects the Board’s firsthand assessment.
The summary dismissal by the majority of the evidence presented to the Board stands in sharp contrast to the Board’s extensive narration of this evidence in its findings:
Weighed against this disqualifying conduct is the extensive showing of rehabilitation presented by M.B.S. at his formal hearing. The Board concluded that M.B.S.’s showing of rehabilitation at the formal hearing clearly and convincingly established that he had rehabilitated himself from the disqualifying conduct.
The record establishes that M.B.S. suffered from alcoholism and a debilitating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (hereinafter “OCD”). M.B.S. first started exhibiting symptoms of OCD in 1986. M.B.S. describes how the OCD manifested itself in his Chronological Medical History (BE 3, Addendum A, pp. 1-2) M.B.S. provides an extensive description of all of the attempts to treat his OCD, both by way of counseling and medication. Id. Ultimately, M.B.S. started self-medicating by drinking alcohol. Id. at 3. M.B.S.’s use of alcohol increased to the point that he became alcohol dependent.
M.B.S. joined Alcoholics Anonymous in January 2004. (AE 2, p. 4) M.B.S. also executed a Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc. contract on August 23, 2004. Id. M.B.S.’s sobriety date is April 12, 2004. (T 107; see also AE 23) Therefore, M.B.S. appeared at the formal hearing with 13 months of sobriety. As things stand now, were M.B.S. to be admitted conditionally with a three year period of probation as recommended by the Board, M.B.S. would have over five years of sobriety at the end of the conditional admission period, assuming he maintains his sobriety.
In addition to the steps taken by M.B.S. to address his substance addiction and his OCD, M.B.S. documented at the formal hearing an extraordinary amount of community service.
Sharon Bourassa, the director of special projects and litigation for Legal Aid in Broward County, Florida, testified by telephone. (T 19-20). Ms. Bourassa has known M.B.S. for two years. M.B.S. works in her unit under her supervision, and she knows M.B.S. both professionally and personally. (T-20-21)
M.B.S. interviews clients for Legal Aid, many of them former inmates and individuals on welfare. In addition, M.B.S. has done research for Ms. Bourassa in a class-action case that will have significant impact concerning the support services available to the poor. (T 21) M.B.S. has also worked with Ms. Bourassa on a landfill case that impacts approximately 44,000 low income African Americans in the northwest section of Fort Lauderdale. (T 22)
In addition to working in their office, M.B.S. goes into the field and makes presentations on behalf of Legal Aid. Id. Ms. Bourassa trains her staff to not say “no” to people. M.B.S. has effectively absorbed that lesson, as he can relate to the type of clientele the Legal Aid office serves. (T 22-23)
Ms. Bourassa does not consider M.B.S. an intern anymore because of the work he has done and the amount of time he spends in the office. (T 23) M.B.S. has taken a lot of responsibility in the office, freeing up Ms. Bourassa and others to work on the class action case. (T 24) If Ms. Bourassa did not have M.B.S. working in her office, it would have a significant adverse impact on their ability to serve the clients they have. Id.
M.B.S. frequently advocates for the cases of certain clients to be taken. (T 25) Ms. Bourassa thinks M.B.S. will be very successful in criminal defense because he can really relate to the clients. (T 26)
M.B.S. takes a very good holistic approach to helping the office’s inmate clients. Ms. Bourassa testified that many of these clients would have recidivism problems if they did not work to address all of the issues in the inmate’s life. Ms. Bourassa described M.B.S.’s involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous as “very zealous.” (T 30)
Ms. Bourassa also described a situation where M.B.S. went on a retreat at an abbey. M.B.S. loved the monks’ lifestyle because they were very supportive, but their lives were very regimented, and that was something that M.B.S. needs in his life. This has caused M.B.S. to try to learn more about the Catholic religion. (T 30-31)
Ms. Bourassa described M.B.S. as a person with a very good heart. (T 31) She used the analogy of watching him turn into a butterfly from being a caterpillar over the past two years. She has worked in this area for 23 years, but this is only the third time she has agreed to testify on someone’s behalf. Id.
Ms. Bourassa described M.B.S. as a person of honesty and integrity. Ms. Bourassa was asked specifically about M.B.S.’s truthfulness, in light of the lack of candor described in the Specifications that M.B.S. admitted. Ms. Bourassa testified that as dishonest as M.B.S. was during his alcoholism, he has now become almost overly honest in recovery. (T32)
Ms. Bourassa testified that if she had an opening right now, she would hire M.B.S., especially to work with inmates. (T 46) Ms. Bourassa has a close working relationship with the public defender’s office, and she intends to get M.B.S. a job in that office if he is admitted to the Bar. (See also AE 8, a letter from Ms. Bourassa)
Nikki Elliott has worked in the legal field for 18 years, and has been a paralegal in the Broward County Legal Aid office for four years, and has worked closely with M.B.S. for the past two years. (T 51) Ms. Elliot described M.B.S. as very caring, considerate, honest, loyal, dedicated, motivated, and hard-working. (T 52)
Ms. Elliott reiterated some of the testimony of Ms. Bourassa, also describing how M.B.S. works doing intake for the office, going in to the jails to inform inmates of the services available, and going to schools to tell students of the different programs that are available. (T 53) Ms. Elliott testified that M.B.S. works harder than some of their paid employees. (T 54) Ms. Elliott described a situation where M.B.S. convinced their supervisor to take the case of an individual wrongly accused of trespassing, and, with M.B.S. doing most of the leg work for one of the Legal Aid attorneys, their office was able to have the conviction removed. (T 54-56)
Ms. Elliott also described how M.B.S. went beyond what would normally be expected to help other clients of their office, such as getting an ex-offender into culinary school, and giving a client one of M.B.S.’s suits so the client could wear it to a job interview. (T 56-58) Ms. Elliott testified they have never had a volunteer like M.B.S. (T 59) (See also AE 11, a letter from Ms. Elliott)
Jeremy Garron is an inactive attorney in New Jersey who now works moving furniture in Florida. (T 65, 71) Mr. Garron did not stop practicing law in New Jersey because of any disciplinary action against him, but rather to try to deal with his alcoholism. (T 70) Mr. Garron is a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and has a sobriety date of February 17, 2004. (T 65-66) Mr. Garron first met M.B.S. approximately 13 months prior to the formal hearing at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (T 66) Mr. Garron testified that M.B.S. was hostile when he first came to Alcoholics Anonymous. (Id.)
Sometime after first meeting M.B.S. at the meeting, Mr. Garron was introduced to M.B.S. outside the meetings, and Mr. Garron and M.B.S. started to do things together socially. (T 67) Mr. Garron has seen M.B.S. change from the person who was hostile to someone who is genuinely involved with the Alcoholics Anonymous program.
Mr. Garron knows that M.B.S. attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every day, sometimes two to three meetings a day. (T 67-68) Mr. Garron has also shared some church involvement with M.B.S. (T 68-69) Finally, Mr. Garron described the support group M.B.S. has in Alcoholics Anonymous. (T 69 ) (See also AE 68, a letter from Mr. Garron)
Robert Farrell worked for Farrell Advertising for 39 years, and was the vice president of sales for different companies. Mr. Farrell is a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. (T 76) Mr. Farrell has known M.B.S. for 16 months. (T 77) Mr. Farrell and M.B.S. have slowly become friends, and they share the same sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous. (Id.)
Mr. Farrell and M.B.S. call each other all the time and have a strong bond of friendship. Id. In spite of M.B.S.’s relative young age, he has been able to help a lot of older people in Alcoholics Anonymous. Mr. Farrell estimated that 90 per cent of the time M.B.S. spends in the program is geared toward helping other people. (T 78) M.B.S. has started to sponsor someone else in the program. (T 79) Mr. Farrell also described M.B.S.’s support group, a group that includes Mr. Farrell. (T 80) (See also AE 69, a letter from Mr. Farrell)
Michael Ruane gave unsworn testimony by telephone. Mr. Ruane is a Florida licensed real estate broker and has been a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 15 years. (T 84) Mr. Ruane first met M.B.S. through their mutual involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous. (T 85)
Mr. Ruane is M.B.S.’s sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous. Mr. Ruane took M.B.S. through the 12 steps of the program fairly quickly. M.B.S. has also gotten involved in service work, chairs multiple meetings, and is the secretary of one group. Id.
M.B.S. goes to at least one Alcoholics Anonymous meeting a day, and sometimes attends more than one meeting a day. (T 86) M.B.S. has become a mainstay of the Boca Pines Club of Alcoholics Anonymous. Id. Mr. Ruane talks to M.B.S. a minimum of one time a day: if he does not see M.B.S. during the day, he speaks with him at night. (T 87) (See also AE 46, a letter from Mr. Ruane)
M.B.S. also testified at the formal hearing about his recovery from alcoholism and his community service. With regard to his service to Alcoholics Anonymous, M.B.S. has been secretary to one group, and is currently the treasurer of another group. M.B.S. has chaired multiple meetings. (T 91)
M.B.S. also described how his involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous has helped him turn his life around. (T 91-93) M.B.S. is in the process of being confirmed into the Catholic Church, and feels that his religion has helped his recovery because it gives him a much more concrete higher power that he recognizes is in control. (T 93)
M.B.S. considers his work at Legal Aid as part of his recovery. (T 96-97) M.B.S. does not attend a lot of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings because he feels like drinking, but because he can help other people, and by helping them, he is helping himself. (T 97)
M.B.S. is heavily involved in a broad re-entry coalition, which attracted him through his work at Legal Aid. The list of community service organizations in which M.B.S. is involved includes The Dependency Division of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Legal Aid of Broward County, Family, Inc., The Round Table Meetings of the Broward County Health and Rehabilitative Service Providers, The Broward County Re-entry Coalition for Ex-Offenders, Women in Distress, The Consortium of Faith-Based Organizations/Community-Based Organizations, The South Florida Human Rights Council, Neighbors for Neighbors – Rescue and Relief for Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, judicial campaigns, Public Awareness Committee, Re-entry Summit Convention, making a presentation at Broward Success Institute, Operation Election Protection, American Civil Liberties Union, Elijah’s Fathering Ministry, meeting regarding North Broward Hospital District Policies, making a presentation at Broward Correctional Institute, Job Fair at Sheridan Tech, Trial Assistance, South Florida Human Rights Council Education Committee Meeting, T. J. Reddick Bar Association, and a meeting with State Attorney Michael J. Satz to discuss ways to reduce recidivism. (AE 2, pp. 5-8)
As this list would indicate, M.B.S. has, over the past two years, been committed on a full-time basis to performing community service. (T 116) He is able to do this in part because of gifts and/or loans from his parents and a Social Security disability he has been receiving for his OCD. (T 103-104)
M.B.S. testified that he now follows three rules: “if it is not mine, I don’t take it; if it is not true, I don’t say it; if it doesn’t feel right, I don’t do it.” (T 118)
In addition to the evidence described above, M.B.S. introduced into evidence some 72 exhibits, most being character letters. These exhibits also provided some documentary evidence of the extensive community service in which M.B.S. has engaged.
Response to Court Order at 19-28. Finally, again in stark contrast to the majority’s exclusive focus on the applicant’s misconduct, we must consider the Board’s conscientious attempt to carry out its responsibilities to evaluate both the extensive evidence of prior misconduct and the extensive evidence of rehabilitation:
The Board acknowledges the extensive misconduct described in the Specifications, and the serious questions this conduct raises in determining whether M.B.S. should be admitted to the Bar. It should be noted that the last time M.B.S. engaged in conduct that was disqualifying was in March 2003 (over two years prior to the formal hearing) when he provided some information on his Florida Bar Application that was false, misleading, or lacking in candor. Since that time, through two appearances before the Board for his investigative and formal hearings, M.B.S. has displayed absolute candor.
The Board was impressed with the extent of rehabilitation established by M.B.S. at his formal hearing. This was proven through documentary evidence, testimony of character witnesses, and the testimony of M.B.S. himself. The Board also acknowledges the high regard in which M.B.S. is held by those who testified on his behalf. The extent of M.B.S.’s involvement in the community is among the most impressive seen by the Board from an applicant attempting to establish rehabilitation.
The Board had the opportunity to observe the demeanor of M.B.S., and to evaluate his credibility. The Board was convinced that M.B.S. was credible, and the Board was further impressed with M.B.S.’s changed attitude about how he conducts himself.
CONCLUSION
M.B.S. appeared before the Board presenting what could be considered a classic case of extensive and serious disqualifying conduct that needed to be weighed against an impressive showing of rehabilitation. M.B.S. certainly had a very heavy burden to establish his rehabilitation considering the pervasive and serious nature of the disqualifying conduct found proven in the Specifications. As observed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, “[a]n applicant’s attitude and behavior subsequent to disqualifying misconduct must demonstrate a reformation of character so convincingly that it is proper to allow admission to a profession whose members must stand free from all suspicion.” Application of Matthews, 462 A.2d 165, 176 (N.J. 1983).
The Board ultimately concluded that M.B.S. has undergone this reformation of character, and that he clearly and convincingly established that fact at the formal hearing. The Board’s recommendation for a conditional admission for three years provides a further safeguard and check to ensure M.B.S. conducts himself properly as a member of the Bar. The Board respectfully requests that the Court affirm the Board’s recommendation of a conditional admission for M.B.S.
Response to Court Order at 28-30. Because I conclude the Board has correctly and conscientiously carried out its responsibilities I would approve the Board’s findings and recommendation.
Original Proceeding – Florida Board of Bar Examiners
Michele A. Gavagni, Executive Director, and Robert G. Blythe, Deputy General Counsel, Florida Board of Bar Examiners, Tallahassee, Florida,
for Petitioner
Harold R. Mardenborough, Jr. of Carr Allison, Tallahassee, Florida,
for Respondent
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1. Another example of M.B.S.’s tenuous grasp of the concept of complete candor is provided by the discrepancies in M.B.S.’s statements concerning his conversion to another faith. He offered two different stories concerning who gave him a rosary and confused significant terms, although he claimed to have studied the materials concerning his new faith thoroughly.
2. Consider the majority’s dismissal of the case presented by the applicant compared to the extensive findings of the Board:.
Majority opinion at 7-8. |
Small towns are often known for having a story or legend to call their own.
Small towns are often known for having a story or legend to call their own. This story in particular involves the quiet little town of Northport, Wash., a long-standing pollution battle with a Canadian mining company, and a potential cluster of Inflammatory Bowel Disease diagnoses. For the 295 residents who live in and around Northport, this story is one they definitely could do without.
The Cast
- Canadian mining company Teck Resources Ltd. (formerly Teck Cominco) one of the biggest lead and Zinc smelters in the world has a history of pollution dating back close to a century
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; cause of disease is currently unknown, but researchers believe that genetic and environmental factors are associated
- A courageous former Northport resident, Jamie Paparich, who brings information of 50 current and past residents with IBD to the attention of Harvard researchers in 2011
- 117 current and former Northport residents who participate in a health study designed by Dr. Joshua Korzenik, a Harvard researcher and director of Crohn’s and Colitis Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- The 17 people in Dr. Korzenik’s initial study who came back with confirmed cases of either type of IBD
The Plot
In the early 1900s, the company now known as Teck Resources Ltd. started out as a gold mine operation along the Columbia River in Trail B.C., Canada. As the years moved on the mining operation grew to include Zinc, copper, coal and oil.
Starting in the 1930s, farmers from the towns of Northport and Marcus file suit against Teck Cominco (the company’s name at the time) on the grounds that the smelter’s air pollution is destroying crops, especially along farms located on Mitchel Road. This became a landmark case in terms of farmers and pollution.
By 1940, the mining company admits to dumping up to 1,000 tons of slag (mining waste consisting of harmful chemicals like arsenic, cadmium and lead). By the 1980s mercury spills and regular dumping are added to the list of pollutants the company’s smelter is responsible for.
A smelter is a machine that uses extreme heat and pressure to melt or fuse ore in order to separate metallic compounds. The extraction process creates extreme amounts of waste and much of this waste was pumped into the Columbia River up until the mid-1990s.
The Plot Thickens
By the early 1990s the U.S. became aware of Canada fining Teck due to inappropriate dumping procedures involving sulfuric acid, Zinc and cadmium, as well as spills of sulfuric acid, but the U.S. refrains from lobbying fines of their own. Once there was knowledge of a spill, U.S. government agencies were supposed to notify local residents right away. However, this did not occur in relation to the Teck smelter.
Several studies conducted through the 80s and 90s showed elevated levels of mercury in fish such as trout. The most dangerous levels found in fish that many residents liked to catch and consume were usually found around the time a spill had recently occurred. Upon the conclusion of later testing, mercury levels had gone down to a reasonable level in the fish. However, it was found that bottom-dwelling fish were still showing higher than reasonable amounts of mercury in their system. Residents were not notified.
When a corporate memo was issued internally by a Teck environmental manager, Richard Dalosse, it didn’t seem very positive. The memo sent to Dalosse’s supervisors included a startling quote, “If we fail to ensure accurate monitoring of this discharge, it is possible that we could be held civilly or criminally liable.” By then Canadian regulators were already urging Teck to conduct a study regarding the Columbia River and pollution.
In 1994, Teck’s Columbia River Integrated Environmental Monitoring Program concluded its river pollution study. Findings showed a substantial amount of toxins were found south of Teck’s smelter inside of the river’s sediment. The study ended at the Canadian/U.S. border, but located just south of the border are the towns of Northport, Waneta and Washington.
It’s important to note that dumping in the river, within limits, is legal on both the American and Canadian sides of the river. However it’s become increasingly clear that Teck has had quality control issues with over dumping and spills; the last took place in 2010.
One outstanding issue residents of surrounding towns have with this information is that legally they should have been notified and never were. Much of this information has been collected thanks to the curiosity and diligence of a frustrated former resident, Jamie Paparich, whose own family members and friends suffer from various forms of IBD.
Putting the Pieces of the Story Together
On August 15 the Vancouver Sun ran an interview with Jamie Paparich and her aunt, Rose Kalamarides. Paparich a former Northport resident formed the Northport Project, which now consists of an extensive series of documents including a timeline laying out varying amounts of pollution dumped, spills, and the dates they took place.
As part of the Northport Project, Paparich performed an informal survey she hoped would catch the eye of the medical community. Results came back showing what Paparich had suspected all along, a potential IBD cluster, as well as something else. Additional smaller clusters involving certain types of cancer, as well as thyroid disease and Multiple Sclerosis; both are also inflammatory disease brought on by the immune system.
Speaking about the location of the family farm she grew up on, “It’s where the river starts to slow down and creates pools and swimming holes.” Both Paparich’s father and aunt grew up on the farm, as well. “All these kids swam in it, we irrigated with it, for decades, she added.” In the 1980s the state of Washington placed air monitors on the property to track air pollution. Results showed elevated levels of arsenic and cadmium.
Why did they do it?
One possibility could be, because the family farm is located along Mitchel Road. The very same road from the landmark farming lawsuit that took place many decades ago.
Rose Kalamarides, along with another sister, related a story to reporters about how during summertime their mother’s grocery bill was never higher than $5.00. Everything they ate came from the farm. Looking back now, they acknowledge you can’t see pollution in the head of lettuce you’re eating. And when referring to the aroma that wafted 15 miles south into Northport, Kalamarides told the Spokesman-Review, “When we were kids walking to school, we could smell it in the air.”
Now at the age of 56, Kalamarides has been dealing with ulcerative colitis for close to 30 years. Along with struggling to keep weight on and having to endure numerous blood transfusions, Kalamarides has had quite the battle with ulcerative colitis from having to have her colon removed to needing an ostomy, and now requires a catheter. As for her brother Jim (Paparich’s father), he has the disease too but is faring better.
Included in the group of people who have IBD that Kalamarides personally knows are a good friend, her third grade teacher and a childhood classmate.
Growing concerned with the amount of people she knew living with IBD, Paparich took the information she gathered from her Northport Project’s informal survey and set out to get the attention of the medical community. And that’s exactly what happened. Introducing Dr. Joshua Korzenik, director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the man who Paparich got to pay attention to her findings.
“10 to 15 Times More IBD Than Expected to Be Seen…”
After Paparich got the attention of Dr. Korzenik, he put together a small health study, which he hopes to expand and get funding for eventually. For now, it will be a labor of love for him and his team. The study contained 119 current and former Northport residents. The results, 17 came back with having either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.
What this means in terms of the bigger picture is that it’s a very high number – about 10 to 15 times higher than expected to be seen in a small population like Northport, said Dr. Korzenik. As for one of Dr. Korzenik’s fellow researchers, Dr. Sharyle Fowler, she said, “We should be expecting to see one or two cases for a town the size of Northport.”
There are also others in Northport with digestive tract issues, who have not officially received an IBD diagnosis at this time, like two of Clifford Ward’s children.
The End …
Through his preliminary research, Dr. Korzenik has already ruled out a genetic influence being linked to the potential Northport cluster. Yes, he believes it is a cluster. The genetic theory was discounted when results showed only a few individuals were related; like Jamie Paparich’s aunt and father.
Another thing the Harvard research team found interesting is that of the 17 people from the study confirmed to have IBD, seven of them live(d) along Mitchell Road. Yes, the very same road where Paparich’s family farm is located and area of farmland related to the landmark lawsuit.
While there is no cure for Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis yet, much speculation circulates around environmental triggers since increases in diagnoses started after the industrial revolution took place. It is with this reasoning that if the IBD cluster can be confirmed, Dr. Korzenik believes Northport could hold the key to finally getting much needed answers.
What a great ending this could make — Northport, the town that helped cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. |
The Miracle of Life: How One Woman Turned Tragedy into the Ultimate Gift
In the winter of 2010, Deb Shearer, then a healthy 45-year-old mother of three, flew from her home near Jacksonville, Fla., to Birmingham, Ala. There, in a surgical procedure known as a nephrectomy, one of Deb’s kidneys was snipped from its moorings, placed in a pan of cool saltwater, and carried across the hallway, where it was grafted into the body of a woman Deb had never laid eyes on. The transplant took place almost exactly four years after the death of Deb’s son George. He was 22 years old. “I loved my son,” says Deb, a coordinator for the PGA Tour. “He inspired me to make a difference.” The power of that inspiration not only led to the transplant but also set in motion a remarkable ripple of compassion that would change the lives of six families.
Nearly 60 years after the first successful kidney transplant, the procedure still represents a pretty spiffy bit of surgical wizardry, but science alone can’t make a miracle happen — for that, you need a healthy dose of generosity and love, and one ordinary person doing an extraordinary thing. Deb didn’t expect to become part of an altruistic donor chain. “I just thought it would help my family heal,” she says. “And I thought I was going to be doing something for one person, not a dozen!”
In a little less than two years, George’s Chain of Life, as it has become known, has brought together people from all walks of life. Six kidney recipients — Rosa Sanders, Fielding Daniel, Carolyn Murdock, Samir Karadsheh, Alan West, and Linda Benson — were each offered new life by six strangers who thereby became kin. This is their story.
What Is a Living Donor Chain?
A Son Named George
Allowing the Department of Motor Vehicles to affix an organ donor sticker to your driver’s license is fairly painless. But donating a kidney, especially to a total stranger, while you’re still using it is something else entirely.
Deb knew more about medical risks than most. She and her husband, Tyler, had watched, helpless, as their son George, who’d survived a serious car accident, succumbed not to his original injuries but to overwhelming infection. He died in the ICU minutes before being taken to surgery.
“I was petrified,” admits Deb, who decided to become a donor once she discovered that George — whom she describes as an animated young man known for his sense of humor and “ability to make everyone around him feel special” — had wanted to be one but couldn’t because of the state of his organs at the time of his death. “My husband had a lot of hesitation about letting me do this, and my other kids were really afraid,” she says. After such a traumatic loss, what could possibly motivate her to place herself in the hands of any doctor? “After the accident, George asked me if he was going to die. I told him, ‘Absolutely not; I am going to take care of you,’” says Deb. “When he died, I was so consumed with guilt and anger. I realized that I could either continue along that path, or I could fulfill my promise to my son, but in a much different way.”
A Bit About Kidneys
A healthy human comes into the world with two kidneys, fist-size organs whose functions include regulating the body’s fluid levels, maintaining the proper acid-base balance in the blood, and rinsing away metabolic waste.
Kidney failure, which can be caused by conditions ranging from infection to diabetes to injury, affects 485,000 people in this country, killing more than 70,000 every year. The vast majority of those who survive do so by chaining themselves to a grueling, painful treatment known as hemodialysis (or simply dialysis), which requires being hooked up to a machine that filters waste from the blood for hours at a time. Still, thanks to dialysis, the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of those receiving the treatment can put off grieving, at least for a while. The patient has no choice but to endure it until a flesh-and-blood kidney becomes available for transplant — a wait typically lasting five years, which is also when the odds of survival on dialysis begin to drop dramatically.
A New Danger to Kidneys
A successful kidney transplant is a tricky thing. Although it is relatively safe as surgeries go, it is still a major procedure performed under general anesthesia, with all the attendant risks: damage to adjoining organs, hemorrhage, adverse reactions to anesthesia, and infection.
It’s also not quite as simple as taking a diseased organ out of one body and replacing it with a healthy one from another. The donor and the recipient have to share certain precise characteristics; otherwise, the new organ could trigger the recipient’s immune system to launch a war against it. This is why patients often spend so long on transplant waiting lists. And though a kidney can come from a recently deceased donor across the country, one from a living donor is preferred, in part because the organ is a whole lot fresher. In Deb’s case, it was mere moments and a short walk down a hallway before one of her kidneys was placed into the already prepped body of a gravely ill woman named Rosa Sanders.
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The First Link
Rosa’s kidneys had failed due to high blood pressure, a problem that ran in her family — her father died of kidney failure in his 40s. In a vicious bit of catch-22, the demands of dialysis treatment meant that Rosa, 51, of Sawyerville, Ala., was no longer able to work as a loom operator. Without the health insurance coverage her job provided, she struggled to manage her condition. “I could no longer afford to get dialysis done at the hospital, so I took classes so I could administer it to myself,” says Rosa.
Meet the Girl Who Couldn’t Eat
She desperately needed a kidney. Her daughter Shalisa Sanders, 31, a research assistant at the University of Alabama, was willing to give one of hers, but she proved incompatible. Nevertheless, Shalisa decided to register herself and Rosa with the Alliance for Paired Donation, which matches potential donors and recipients.
As it turned out, Shalisa’s kidney was exactly right for a 50-year-old father of three from Rocky Mount, N.C., named Fielding Daniel, whose organs had failed as the result of a disorder known as Berger’s Disease. Upon hearing they had been matched, Shalisa agreed to help this stranger, an act of generosity duplicated by Fielding’s wife, Amy. Amy Daniel, 50, had proved to be a poor match for her husband, so even before his transplant she donated a kidney to Carolyn Murdock, also found through the Alliance for Paired Donation. “When I met Carolyn after the surgery, I saw the look of relief on her face because she didn’t have to go through another day of dialysis. When I came home, I said to Fielding, ‘Oh, honey, you’re going to feel so good again.’”
Carolyn, who lives in Elk Grove, Calif., has since resumed her former life, working at UC Davis as an administrative assistant, teaching Sunday school, and playing tennis. The 54-year-old admits her guardian angel turned out to be different from what she’d pictured. “I am black, and I was surprised to find out afterwards that Amy was not my race,” she says. “It’s exciting to imagine that there is one blood running through all of us.”
The Chain Grows Longer
By “all of us,” Carolyn means more than just herself, Fielding, and Rosa. Carolyn’s husband, Gerry Murdock, volunteered his kidney, too, which wound up being transplanted into a man named Samir Karadsheh. Born in Jordan, Samir came to the U.S. in the 1960s and eventually opened a restaurant in Grand Rapids, Mich. After a trip to Amman in 2009, he was diagnosed with a bacterial infection that led to kidney failure. He was in a coma for three days, and when he awoke, he began dialysis.
“I couldn’t bear the treatment,” says Samir, who lost his business due to his illness. “I felt sick all the time; I could barely leave my home. I couldn’t live like that.” Samir’s wife, Raeda, was powerless to help — she’d had a cancerous polyp and was not eligible to donate. Neither were six other friends and relatives. So Samir was in limbo, waiting for a kidney, until Gerry, 54, a structural engineer, stepped in; this prompted Samir’s sister, Suhad Shatara, 65, a saleswoman at JC Penney in Grand Rapids, to donate as well. Her kidney was found to be a match for Alan West, 65, an insurance executive from Grand Rapids who was in the final stage of kidney disease and in dire need of a transplant. “He was in so much pain,” says Alan’s wife, Barb, 65. “After the transplant, it was like he was reborn.”
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Barb then gave a kidney to Linda Benson, 63, a retired cosmetology teacher and beauty salon owner from Tusayan, Ariz., who was born with only one fully formed organ.
Six donors, six recipients, in a chain that will hopefully keep growing as compassion meets luck and perhaps something more divinely inspired. “I was praying to meet [my] donor in person,” Linda confesses, “but I was told that we couldn’t meet until after the surgery, and then only if the donor also consented.”
As it turned out, that donor, Barb, was waiting by the hospital elevator when she saw a woman enter the lobby; she had first noticed her in the parking lot. Having spent so much time with her husband during his illness, she easily recognized the characteristic look and hobbled gait of a dialysis patient. The woman’s eyes met Barb’s. “I’m having surgery today,” she explained. “I’m here to get a kidney.”
“I know,” said Barb. “I’m here to give a kidney.”
The Strength of Their Bond
Though they had the right to refuse, each of the six pairs of donors and recipients in George’s Chain have met each other, perhaps the most meaningful part of this story. “It was like two friends meeting,” Carolyn says of seeing her donor, Amy Daniel, for the first time. “She said, ‘Now you take care of that kidney.’ I felt like she was doing this just for me.” That those who have received kidneys are grateful to the donors seems only natural. What is perhaps surprising is how much gratitude the donors experience. “Living donation gave me an opportunity to feel helpful at a time when I felt so helpless,” Amy says. “It’s so powerful, immediate, and joyful.”
Equally powerful is the feeling that George is present in all their lives. In fact, at the PARADE cover shoot, which took place on 11/11/11, a special moment came when the clock struck 11:11. “George used to always say, ‘It’s 11:11 — make a wish,’” says Deb. “At that moment, I got chills because I could just feel him all around us.” And though she no longer has her son, Deb knows that his generous spirit lives on through the chain he has inspired. “Every time I hear about a new person who gets a kidney, I feel a huge hug from George.”
Kate Braestrup is the author of Marriage and Other Acts of Charity.
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Dartmouth Works to Boost Student Socioeconomic Diversity
Emily Lacroix, center, of Canaan, laughs with fellow students (from left) Silpa Raju of Barrington, Ill., Graham Churchill of Amherst, Mass., and Ivan Hess of San Diego, Calif., in Raju’s dorm room last week. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) Purchase photo reprints »
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Hanover — In the spring of her freshman year at Dartmouth College, Emily Lacroix volunteered to tutor high school students at her alma mater for an SAT prep course.
Lacroix, a Canaan resident, is a 2011 graduate of Mascoma Valley Regional High School — a school that, while not as wealthy as neighboring Hanover High, provided Lacroix with a solid education.
But when she volunteered for the Dartmouth-run SAT prep program, she discovered that perceptions of Mascoma were different from her own.
“It was very weird because (the program organizers) described it as SAT prep for underprivileged kids,” said Lacroix, who just finished her sophomore year at Dartmouth. “I never felt that way.”
Lacroix considers herself middle class. Her mother is a registered nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and her stepfather is an X-ray technologist there. Being at Dartmouth, however, has changed her perceptions of where she falls along the economic spectrum. She is surprised to meet other students who have never had a job before, never needed to earn money for themselves. Lacroix holds down two jobs on campus and relies on financial aid to pay for her education.
“You do meet people and it is mind-blowing to me that they have no concept that you need to be on a budget,” she said.
The issue of diversity has received a great deal of attention at Dartmouth lately, but the debates are often couched in terms of ethnicity or gender. The socioeconomic circumstances of students tends to receive less attention, largely because it is less visible.
Dartmouth touts the gains it has made in achieving ethnic diversity. Racial minorities accounted for just 11 percent of the class of 1976, for example. By 2012, the proportion of undergraduates who identified as minorities was 35 percent.
Student protests at Dartmouth this spring have drawn attention to sexual assault, racism and other attitudes of intolerance toward that more diverse population at the college. And a case before the U.S. Supreme Court has highlighted the ongoing debate in higher education over race-based affirmative action in admission decisions.
Meanwhile, there is a growing call to attract more poor students to campus. Researchers have recently challenged elite institutions such as Dartmouth to do more to attract low-income, high-achieving students who are otherwise hidden in places where college recruiters don’t visit.
“Diversity among all dimensions is a very high priority for me,” said Phil Hanlon, who will be installed as Dartmouth’s 18th president tomorrow. “For various reasons, the intellectual case for diversity is at this point indisputable. There is rigorous social science research proving that people from diverse background perspectives, including socioeconomic diversity, are better at crafting approaches to difficult problems.”
Measuring Socioeconomic Diversity
Anyone attending today’s commencement ceremonies at Dartmouth will hear from a man, Geoffrey Canada, who has worked to raise high school and college graduation rates among socioeconomically disadvantaged students in Harlem.
But the term “socioeconomically disadvantaged” is a broad one carrying many meanings. Such students can hail from a range of backgrounds. They may come from rural as well as urban settings. Perhaps a student went to a poor high school, lived in a single-parent household or fell below a certain income threshold.
One consistent measure at colleges is the proportion of students receiving federal Pell Grants, given to low- and moderate-income students.
Using that yardstick, a New York Times analysis recently found broad variation among elite colleges and universities in how aggressively they recruit disadvantaged students.
Nationally, 35 percent of undergraduates at four-year state colleges or private, nonprofit colleges received Pell Grants in 2010-11, the Times analysis found.
Among the Ivies, however, the numbers are lower.
For that same year, Dartmouth had just 16 percent of its undergraduates receiving Pell Grants, ranking it the second highest among the “ Ancient Eight.” Cornell University set the bar at 17 percent, and Harvard was the lowest with 11 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
Dartmouth’s internal records show slightly lower numbers, with 15 percent of students receiving Pell Grants in 2010-11, according to Maria Laskaris, dean of admissions and financial aid. That has since declined. For the past two years, 13 to 14 percent of Dartmouth students have been Pell recipients, Laskaris said.
Dartmouth has a “need-blind” admissions process, which means the financial circumstances of students are not considered in decisions to accept them.
The work of building a diverse student body really happens in recruiting, Laskaris said. And despite the school’s efforts to recruit in poor school districts and deploy 8,000 alumni volunteers throughout the nation to find promising students, Dartmouth has had a difficult time tapping what researchers Caroline Hoxby and Christopher Avery have called the “hidden supply of high-achieving, low-income students.”
Dartmouth and other elite institutions offer comparatively generous financial aid to low-income students, so generous in fact that students often end up paying less than they would at a less competitive school. The problem, academics say, is persuading those low-income students to apply.
In a paper presented in March, Hoxby, of Stanford University, and Avery, of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, argued that many high-achieving, low-income students never consider applying to an elite school.
Part of the issue is that many colleges are “searching under the lamppost,” Hoxby and Avery said. That is, they are looking for low-income students where the college is located rather than going farther afield and finding students where they live.
It’s one thing to send a recruiter to schools in New York City, where there is a high concentration of talent. But it is quite another to find these children of promise in suburban and rural areas.
“A challenge for all of us, not just at Dartmouth but most of the schools in our peer group, is that many of the bright and talented students that we seek from underresourced schools and communities are not in metropolitan or suburban areas,” Laskaris said. “They might be in the small towns or out-of-the-way places. So how do we develop a recruitment strategy that will allow us to reach into schools and communities that maybe aren’t necessarily on the beaten path?”
Discovering Dartmouth
Jennifer McGrew had never heard of Dartmouth before she began her college search.
She graduated second in her high school class in Lubbock, a city of 236,000 people in northwestern Texas. She achieved high academic marks despite coming from a low-income family, having an absent father and a mother who died when she was just 14 years old.
Her high school guidance counselors pushed her to apply to top-notch schools, including the Ivies. She began researching, saw that Dartmouth was the smallest of the Ancient Eight, and decided to apply.
She had never met a Dartmouth recruiter. She did not know anyone who went to Dartmouth. None of her six older siblings nor any of her classmates had heard of Dartmouth.
She may very well have gone to an in-state school, such as Texas Tech, had her guidance counselors not pushed her to aim high.
“They’re like mothers to me,” McGrew, now 22, said one recent afternoon, only days from receiving her Dartmouth diploma. “They said, ‘You’re smart. You’ve got good test scores. You can do this.’ ”
She got into each of the 13 colleges to which she applied. But when she received her financial aid package from Dartmouth, which promised to cover everything except some living expenses, the school shot to the top of her list.
Her first visit to campus was in the spring of her senior year in high school for “Dimensions,” a weekend program for prospective students. The school paid for her flight to New Hampshire, picked her up at the airport and treated her to a fun weekend.
“They paid for everything,” she said. “I got a free hoodie, free sweatpants. I was like, ‘I’m going to Dartmouth.’ ”
The years since have been difficult, at times. She works 40 hours a week between two campus jobs, in dining services and the Collis student center, to pay for living expenses. Her work commitments have interfered with academics. A professor once told her that she wasn’t dedicating enough time to her studies and needed to drop one of her jobs. She refused the advice and instead switched majors, from neuroscience to history, which she has found easier to manage with her work schedule.
Many of her other classmates don’t face these financial pressures. She also said she felt less prepared for the rigorous curriculum than other Dartmouth students who’d gone to wealthier high schools.
“It seemed like I was starting at the bottom of Mount Everest and the rest of the class was starting in the middle of Mount Everest,” she said.
There have been other challenges. McGrew, who is African American, said she has experienced racism on campus and wrote about it in a January column published in the student newspaper, The Dartmouth.
But the socioeconomic differences between herself and other students have had a profound impact on her college experience. She’s “not that big into the party scene,” but nevertheless has missed social opportunities because she works late shifts at Collis on the weekends. She also was forced to drop gospel choir because rehearsals conflicted with her work schedule.
Despite these challenges, McGrew managed to finish her education in four years. She has no regrets.
“I like the person I am,” she said. “And I wouldn’t be this exact person if I didn’t come to Dartmouth.”
Cultivating a
College-Going Culture
Beyond the recruiting that happens through the admissions office, Dartmouth has also established programs aimed at digging deeper to reach low-income students with promise.
One of those efforts is the Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth program, which sends Dartmouth student mentors into a handful of underresourced high schools to work with students who have demonstrated potential.
The Dartmouth students do this work over 10 weeks during a term that they are required by the college to take off. During that period, they might tutor the high school students, help them with their studies at home or help them handle any other issues that may be conflicting with their school work, said Jay Davis, the program’s director.
Dartmouth works with individual schools to identify these students, and maintains the partnership over three years, continuing to mentor the students throughout their high school experience. This year, five urban and rural high schools, including one in Raymond, N.H., are involved in the program.
Since 2001, 125 high school students have graduated from the program. Not all decide to come to Dartmouth. Indeed, most do not, with only five choosing to enroll at the college, Davis said. But a majority attend some college, Davis said. And that is the goal.
“We’re trying to help these schools change the college-going nature of what they’re doing,” he said.
Dartmouth also has a program to support students who are the first in their families to go to college. The program offers an eight-day pre-orientation program and provides ongoing support throughout the student’s first year on campus. It provides some academic help, such as tutoring in how to take notes or participate in class discussions, and teaches them strategies for using the college’s resources, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Davis, a 1990 Dartmouth alumnus, said initiatives like this demonstrate that the college is making a genuine effort to address the socioeconomic hurdles that prevent many promising students from realizing their college dream.
“Dartmouth has made a much stronger effort to increase the number of its students from underprivileged populations,” Davis said. “It’s the socioeconomic piece that often goes hidden and can be a really important part of what Dartmouth’s diversity can be.”
A Diverse
Academic Experience
Financial aid is a critical component to enabling low and middle-income students to attend Dartmouth. But many families aren’t aware of the financial help that is available to them when they see a sticker price of $58,000 a year for tuition, room, board and fees.
“The challenge is the families who look at the price tag, the cost of attendance per year … and just think, ‘There’s no way my family can afford that,’ ” Laskaris said. “And they don’t take the step of going further, to ask the questions about financial aid to understand we are affordable.”
Dartmouth handed out more than $80 million in scholarships in 2011-12, and 54 percent of all students receive some kind of financial aid, according to the school’s financial aid office. The average scholarship amount was $35,249.
The students who choose to go to Dartmouth often have visited or had some personal interaction with the school, Laskaris said. Perhaps they know a graduate or were approached by a recruiter. Campus visits are “extraordinarily (influential) to student decisions to apply,” she said. But low-income students are less likely to have the money or time to make the trip.
“A large part of our outreach effort is to help those students who don’t have the resources to plan a visit to campus in the summer before their senior year,” she said.
The opportunity to visit Dartmouth obviously is much easier for students, regardless of their financial means, who live near the college.
David Ballou, 17, is wrapping up his junior year at South Royalton School. He has grown up with Dartmouth College as a presence in his life, regularly attending football, baseball and hockey games. He is an honors student and plans to apply for admission to Dartmouth. His family could never afford to pay close to $60,000 a year for college, but he is hopeful that financial aid would cover most of his costs.
“My family is not rich,” Ballou said. “But that’s another thing I like about (Dartmouth): You don’t have to be rich to go there.”
Callan George, also of South Royalton, just finished her first year at Dartmouth. George’s family is middle-class but by no means wealthy, she said. Her father is a financial adviser and mother works at South Royalton School. She received a large financial aid package that has allowed her to pay for college.
After she arrived on campus, she said her views of where she fell along the socioeconomic spectrum began to change.
“I have never before experienced a world where there was a lot of affluence around me,” she said. “It did readjust my perception of things.”
There was no single moment when this realization occurred, she said. It was teased out in the minor references, the details her friends included in stories. For example, she said she “had no idea what J.Crew was” before going to Dartmouth.
For the first time, George said, she felt like a minority. But that has been good for her, she said. Uncomfortable at times, but educational.
“It’s allowed a lot of personal growth,” she said. “It’s opened my eyes to what the world can be like.”
Chris Fleisher can be reached at 603-727-3229 or [email protected]. |
Sports
The Iowa Hawkeyes
hawkeyesports.com
The Cedar Rapids Rough Riders
ridertownusa.com
Join the RoughRiders Kids Club and get some really cool free things. Kids Club members receive a t-shirt, cup, bag and pencil. You will also get 10% off RoughRider merchandise coupons and 1/2 price ticket vouchers.Riders Kid Club
Do you know a kid who is 12 and under who loves to watch RoughRider hockey games?
Contact Larissa Heimer at 319-247-0340 or [email protected]
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May 1 Kernels at West Michigan
May 2 Kernels at West Michigan
May 3 Kernels at West Michigan
May 4 Kernels at South Bend
May 5 Kernels at South Bend
May 6 Kernels at South Bend
May 8 Kernels at Quad Cities
May 9 Kernels at Quad Cities
May 10 Kernels at Quad Cities
May 11 Kernels at Beloit
May 12 Kernels at Beloit
May 13 Kernels at Beloit
May 14 Kernels vs Burlington
May 15 Kernels vs Burlington Free Money Wed
May 16 Kernels vs Burlington Racing Night/Thirst Thur
May 17 Kernels vs Kansas City Fri Mug Club
May 18 Kernels vs Kansas City 8 Seconds Band Concert/Jersey Night/Fireworks
May 19 Kernels vs Kansas City Bike to the Ballpark/Run the Bases/Bingo
May 20 Kernels vs Kansas City Dollar Monday
May 22 Kernels at Beloit
May 23 Kernels at Beloit
May 24 Kernels at Beloit
May 25 Kernels vs Burlington Fireworks/Star Wars Jersey Night
May 26 Kernels vs Burlington Bike to the Ballpark/Chuck Fulton Home Run Derby/Run the Bases/Bingo/World Class Juggler Doug Sayers
May 27 Kernels vs Burlington Dollar Monday
May 28 Kernels vs Clinton
May 29 Kernels vs Clinton Free Money Wed
May 30 Kernels vs Clinton Iowa Wrestling Night/T-shirts/Thirsty Thur
May 31 Kernels at Kansas City
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Cedar Rapids Rollergirls
crrollergirls
US Cellular Center
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Cedar Rapids Titans
cedarrapidstitans.com
May 4 Titans at Tri-Cities
May 11 Titans vs Sioux Falls
May 18 Titans at Green Bay
May 25 Titans at Sioux Falls
May 31 Titans at Wyoming
Jun 8 Titans vs Green Bay
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Hawkeye Downs Speedway
hawkeyedownsspeedway
Wed, May 1 1st Open Practice with same every Wednesday thru season Fri, May 3 Innovative Signs Night Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, May 10 Yellowbook Night Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Thurs. May 16 Hawkeye Downs Racing Night at the Kernels! Come to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium Wear your Race shirt to get $2.00 off admission! Game time 6:35pm
Fri, May 17 Darrah’s Towing Night…Plus Mid-America Sportsman 40 lap Feature Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, May 24 12th Annual Keith Fleck Memorial Wall of Fame Night Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, May 31 Cassill Motors Night Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, June 7 100.7 the FOX -- Free Night Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, June 14 Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, June 21 Van Meter Night… …featuring The 4th Annual Celebrity Race! Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, June 28 Union Night at the Races Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, July 5 Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, July 12 Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, July 19 First Supply Night … …Plus Allison Legacy Cars Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, July 26 Casey’s General Stores Night Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, Aug 2 McGrath Auto Group Night Weekly Racing Series – All Classes Fri, Aug 9 Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, Aug 16 Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
Fri, Aug 23 Barron Motor Supply Season Championship Weekly Racing Series – All Classes
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Attention: Possible new venue!
LAMBA has begun talks with Linn County Conservation about the prospects for single track in Squaw Creek Park. On going maintenance issues will take committed local riders who are willing and able to help take care of things, so you need to join LAMBA and indicate an interest in supporting such a project. Be ready to form a working committee that LAMBA can support in moving ahead with this exciting possibility. Let the Linn County Conservation Board that you support this project and keep an eye on the forum for on-going information.
Linn County Trails Association
linncountytrails.org
LCTA is a group of motivated, creative volunteers combining vision, partnerships, and stewardship of resources to make trails happen.
Our Mission is to be a catalyst for the development and growth of a system of connected, multi-use trails through Linn County and Eastern Iowa.
Linn County Trails Association is inviting trail users to get more involved with LCTA by becoming a Trail Supporter..
There are multiple ways to become a trail supporter, and more importantly, many reasons why. To learn more about LCTA's Trail Supporter Program, click here.
Because of the support from people like you, LCTA has achieved:
Your first opportunity to become a trail supporter will take place at Linn County Mayors' Bike Ride! Please plan to attend that event and help kick off our Supporter campaign!
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In The Zone
Sports Zone 1100 N 18th Ave, Hiawatha 319-364-2273
inthe-zone.com
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IA DNR Fish & Fishing
iowadnr.gov
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Coe College Athletics
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Mt Mercy Athletics
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Kirkwood College Athletics
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Golf
Airport National Public Golf Course & Range
3001 Wright Bros Blvd E 319-848-4500
airportnationalpublicgolf.com
No.1 18 holes-63 par No.2 9 holes
Ellis Golf Course
1401 Zika Ave NW 319-286-5589
playcedarrapidsgolf.com
18 holes-72 par rated 72/124
Elmcrest Golf & Country Club
1000 36th St NE 319-366-8401
elmcrestcountryclub.com
18 holes-70 par rated 70.8/123
Gardner Golf Course
Highway 13, Marion 319-286-5586
playcedarrapidsgolf.com
18 holes-72 par rated 69.7/109
Hunters Ridge Golf Course
2901 Hunters Ridge Rd, Marion 377-3500
hrgolfcourse.com
18 holes-72 par rated 74.1/132
Indian Creek Country Club
2401 Indian Creek Rd, Marion 377-4489
indiancreekcountryclub.net
9 holes-34 par rated 35.2/114
Jones Golf Course
2901 Fruitland Blvd NW 319-286-5581
playcedarrapidsgolf.com
18 holes-70 par rated 69.7/121
St Andrews Golf Club & Driving Range
1866 Blairs Ferry Rd NE 319-393-9915
18 holes-70 par rated 69.8/118
Twin Pines Golf Course
3800 42nd St NE 319-286-5583
playcedarrapidsgolf.com
18 holes-72 par rated 67.8/107
Wildcat Golf Course
100 Wildcat Trail, Shellsburg 319-436-4653
18 holes-par 70 rated 68.6/116
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Parks Facilities
Walking Trails
Cherokee Trail-This is a 1 mile trail located off Johnson Ave. between Edgewood Road and Wiley Blvd. NW. Parking is along Midway Drive on the trail's north side. Fitness stations and shady tree-lined stretches of trail are features of this crushed limestone facility.
Cherry Hill Trail-This crushed limestone trail is .84 miles long. It is located on the west end of Cherry Hill Park on Cedar Rapids NW side. Most people access this trail off of Stony Point Rd.
Noelridge Park Trail-One of the oldest trails in the park system, this popular trail is in Noelridge Park on the City's NE Rd. and 42nd St. NE.
Nixon Park Trail-A .75 mile trail with very little grade change awaits users. The trail runs through Nixon Park and around Nixon School near Hiawatha on the City's NE side. The trail is crushed limestone. Two very nice ball diamonds are also available for park users at Nixon Park.
Sac and Fox Trail-This is the oldest National Recreation Trail in Iowa. It is 7.5 miles in length and is crushed limestone. The trail follows the Cedar River and Indian Creek on the SE-This all-weather trail now extends from Blairs Ferry Rd mile-long. Discover its smooth surface and gentle grade changes. Please exercise caution, hold bicycle and roller blade speed to a reasonable minimum and practice trail courtesies posted along the trail.
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Water Playgrounds
Splash pads are available at these locations when open. Hours are 10 AM-7 PM
Cleveland Park
1st Ave & 15th St SW
Time Check Park
5th St & K Ave NW
Daniel's Park
Oakland Rd & H Ave NW
Redmond Park
3rd Ave & 16th St SE
Hidder Park
10th St & 14th Ave SE
Jacolyn Park
Jacolyn Dr & Gordon Ave NW
Noelridge Park
42nd St & Golf St NE
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Municipal Swimming Pools
Bender Pool
940 14th Ave SE 319-286-5790 Indoor pool, open year round
Bever Pool
2700 Beaver Ave SE 319-286-5791
Cherry Hill Aquatic Center
341 Stoney Point Rd NW 319-286-5792
Ellis Pool
2000 Ellis Blvd NW 319-286-5793
Jones Pool
201 Wilson Ave Dr SW 319-286-5794
Noelridge Aquatic Center
1248 42nd St NE 319-286-5795
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Tennis Courts
Veteran's Memorial Tennis Center-1309 8th Ave SW 319-365-4425
Features twelve outdoor courts, a building for shelter from inclement weather with a telephone, restrooms, showers, a pop and juice machine, and a water fountain. Large trees near the courts provide plenty of shade for spectators during meets.
Jones Park-Fruitland Blvd & Wilson Ave SW
3 courts
Ellis Park-916 Ellis Blvd NW
2 courts
Noelridge Park-4900 Council St NE
6 courts
Bever Park-2700 Beaver Ave SE
1 court
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Riverside Skate Park
Outdoor skate park provides a safe environment for extreme sports such as in-line skating, skateboarding and biking
6:00 AM-10:00 PM year-round
C St & 13th Ave SW 319-286-5731
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Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
1100 Rockford Rd SW 319-398-0100
Fall and winter public skate sessions:
Weekdays 5.00 includes admission and skate rental
Weekends 6.00 admission and 3.00 skate rentals.
Call 319-398-0100 for times
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Bowling
Cedar Rapids Bowling Center & Volleys
265 Blairs Ferry Rd NE 319-377-9481
crbowl.com
32 lanes, sports bar with big screen TV, Glow-In-The-Dark lanes (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon), arcade.
Volleyball
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Lancer Lanes
3203 6th St SW 319-364-1506
Glow-In-The-Dark Rock-N-Bowl on weekends, karaole, automatic scoring.
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May City Bowl
1648 Trent St SW 319-362-0136
Bumper bowling, bar & lounge with big screen TV, nursery available during leagues.
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Westdale Bowling Center and Lazer Tag
2020 Scotty Dr SW 319-396-2500
westdalebowl.com
44 lanes with big screen TV's, bumper bowling, laser tag arena, video games, pool tables and bar & grill.
Xtream Bowling Experience(Sat afternoons, Fri & Sat nights), Dollar Mondays (bowling, shoes, sodas, hot dogs & drafts just 1.00, Home of Quartermania (every Sun, Wed & Thurs 9 PM-midnight)
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Fieldhouse Southwest
Corner of Wiley & Williams Blvd 319-390-0277
Volleyball
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Fun City Darts and Billiards
1509 1st Ave SE 319-362-9729
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Arts
410 3rd Ave SE
"Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker"
Permanent exhibition
Aug 25-Feb 17 of her pieces allow the owner to experience pots in a new way..
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National Czech and Slovak Museum
Kosek Building 87 16th Ave SW 319-362-8500
"Homelands: The Story of the Czech & Slovak People"
Permanent exhibition
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The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center
615 1st Ave SE 362-1501
historycenter.org
Whether you treasure or desperately want to forget your teen years, each generation brings something new to pop culture
while responding to national, local and personal events.
The Coming of Age in the 20th Century exhibit features clothing, technology, slang and fads from each decade of the 20th century. Test your knowledge against the pop culture timeline. Discover or "revisit" the teen hangouts of Linn County and Cedar Rapids. Reminisce about your teen years or bring your family and discover who was a flowerchild, mallrat, nerd or square. It's a "hoot!"
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Living Among the Tributaries
From prehistoric times through the present day, this exhibit focuses on the life and contributions made by the people of Linn County, Iowa. Learn about the native settlers of the area, as well as the pioneer
families who came to farm the land. Witness the growth of manufacturing as well as the growth of the population due to the diverse groups who came to call Linn County home.
The area is also home to many
technical innovations and talented & creative people. You can see the contributions made to the world by local innovators in manufacturing, technology and the arts.
The Discovery Room
The Discovery Room features an interactive exhibit for children that
includes hands-on activities, games and fun displays. It showcases the lives of eight different children who grew up in Linn County. Grant Wood, Ellen Douglas, Betty Auchard and Heinrich Kelsey are among the children featured.
Marion Arts Council
Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center
4500 N 10th St, Marion 319-322-4846
marionartscouncil.com
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CSPS
1103 3rd St SE
legionarts.org
Based at CSPS, a former Czech social hall near downtown Cedar Rapids, Legion Arts is an independent, nonprofit arts organization, run by artists and committed to innovation, diversity and community.
Melissa Lockwood
until Dec 31
Cedar Rapids native Melissa Lockwood opens IQ TEST, an
exhibit of fashions created from scrap fabric discarded by the garment industry.
The wearable dresses and skirts are handmade and each piece is unique. Many of
the pieces feature Melissa’s original art work, hand-drawn with nontoxic fabric
marker or paint.
A self-taught fashion designer, Melissa holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from the University of Iowa. The use of scrap fabric allows Melissa to cut costs and comment on consumer culture while producing fun, wearable fashions. “For me this is primarily about the message: raising awareness about the environmental impacts of the mass disposal of textiles,” she says. “I became a fashion designer by surprise.” The final product is always determined by the unique characteristics of the fabric scraps she finds.
Madai Taylor
Until Jan 31
Fort Dodge’s Madai Taylor is both an artist and minister. He has
developed an artistic process he calls “primitive scripture,” using the dirt
from local fields, the famous Fort Dodge gypsum mines and the Mississippi Delta
red dirt of his youth.
“Dirt contains rare tones, gradations and textures that lend themselves to an
immense range of possibilities,” he told The Iowan magazine. “No other
medium lends itself so well toward expressing infinite space and spiritual
universes beyond the visible world. Dirt is timeless and of the soul.”
Madai mixes dirt with gesso as a bonding agent and then applies it in layers over large sheets of cold-press paper. Before each layer dries, he paints reductively, “scratching out his vision with twigs, sticks, wires, yard rakes, teaspoons, high-pressure hoses, fingers and fingernails. He once completed an entire painting with only a rake.”
Co-owner of Des Moines’ Moberg Gallery, TJ Moberg has been creating public and corporate art and private commissions for over 15 years.
His mixed media collages involve pouring recycled paint into an array of
molds (everything from childhood toys to cell phones). He then strips out the
dried paint and layers the results (skins) into frames, which he then covers
with epoxy resin and treats with a blow torch.
“Artist friends of mine tell me they are excited to see someone doing
something different with paint,” he says. “I’m just excited to be creating works
of art that are like nothing else I have created. I want to keep pushing my own
comfort levels and not get complacent with successful work but keep trying to
create something new every time.”
Royal Jarmon
Royal Jarmon is a California-born, self-taught artist now living in
Cedar Rapids. Celebrated for his playful, mixed media figurative works, Royal’s
CSPS exhibit, Beware of Love, features abstract painting on thrift
store shirts. “I look for designs and patterns that carry some sort of
nostalgia, memory or popular cultural aspect,” he explains. “I stretch and seal
the surfaces to get some depth and a desired effect to carry my color fields.
For this exhibit, I wanted to merge our awareness of objects and waste and how
that affects our consciousness in relationships and defines how we relate to
people or even how we ‘love.’”
Barry Anderson
Barry Anderson’s video works are immersive environments, washing over the
viewer with images that journey across the frame at a measured pace. His videos
have the impact of a painting in the way they engage and pull in the viewer.
Subject matter is mined from the collective unconscious (from pulp fiction to
pop culture), creating new associations.
Barry’s CSPS debut, “Junk Yard,” is a slow-rolling tour of pop culture idols set adrift in a gallery of abandonment. Born in Texas, Anderson received an MFA from the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
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Murals & More
crmuralsandmore.org
Mur.
Corner House Gallery
2753 1st Ave SE 365-4348
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 5:30 pm and Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm
The doors to the CornerHouse Gallery & Frame opened in 1976, combining an exhibition venue for contemporary, professional artists of the Midwestern States with a premier state-of-the-art framing studio. Since that time, the original 1906 building has been expanded to house over 3,000 square feet of gallery space plus the 1,500 square feet onsite-framing studio. In addition to exhibiting emerging and mid-career 20/21st century artists with Midwestern ties, the CornerHouse focuses on the work of Grant Wood, Marvin Cone, Thomas Hart Benton and Conger Metcalf.
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Black Earth Gallery
Cherry Building 329 10th Ave SE
blackearthgallery.com
Black Earth Gallery, owned by long time Cedar Rapids resident, Anne Stamats, is the newest art gallery to open in Cedar Rapids. This urban gallery, located in the New Bo District’s Cherry Building, will carry figurative and contemporary paintings and landscapes, photography and elegant jewelry.
Coe College
Sinclair Auditorium
1220 1st Ave NE 319-399-8581
Conger Metcalf Collection
The Perrine Gallery: Coe's Grant Wood Collection
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Cornell College
Luce Gallery, Mt Vernon
Gallery hours are Mon-Fri 9 AM- 4 PM and Sun 2 to 4 PM
cornellcollege.edu
New Bohemia 2x2xU Community Art Exhibit
905 3rd St SE 319-573- 2537
newbohemia.org
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During school I took courses in architecture, graphic arts, metal and woodworking. Though I did not continue in the art field for my career, I have always had a pen or paint brush in my hand.
Now, I am no longer dealing with my career and abstract art is my life’s journey.
I was able to discover my inner feelings with abstract expressionist painting, and enjoy using my brush to create strokes, colors, tones, and textures of my imagination.
This allows me to escape from reality.
This is the new passion in my art life.
A very meaningful quote, relating to my work, comes from artist Robert Motherwell who says, “the function of the artist is to express reality as felt.”.
Wiederspan
Gallery
Stan Wiederspan, owner of Wiederspan Gallery, is a producing artist whose studio is located within the gallery. He holds MA and MFA degrees from The School of Art and Art History from the University of Iowa.
Throughout his professional career, Wiederspan has worked mainly in three distinct styles: traditional landscape/still life, painterly abstract, and site specific wall constructions.
Baile Latino Latin Dance
Club
CSPS 1103 3rd St SE
crsalsa.org
Meets every Sat at CSPS from 3:30-5:30 PM. Have fun, exercise and meet people while learning how to salsa, cha-cha, merengue and bachata. No partner necessary. All ages welcome. No sign-up required. $5/person.
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Cedar Rapids Tango Club
1103 Third St SE 363-1818
legionarts.org
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FREE Salsa Lessons start at 7:30 pm by Ken. Come have a great time. Cocktails is the only venue in Cedar Rapids that provides 100% Salsa Night.
MOvMNT Dance Company
709 2nd Ave SE 899-1656
movmntdancecompany.org
MOvMNT Dance Center is not your typical studio. We offer great dance education with NO recitals, NO costumes, and NO outrageous fees.
Classes consist of several styles of dance including hip-hop, jazz, tap, modern, Latin, and ballet. The cost for these classes is $7.00 per visit. No need to pre-register, feel free to drop in any Sunday.
The Cost is only $7.00 per class. Take more then one class a month and receive $1.00 off each class!;
319-899-1656
All classes are open to the public for only $5. Please note that the ballet technique class is for *Ages 13 & Up only!
Ballet Class will focus on alignment, balance, strength, musicality, and will give you a strong foundation for whichever style of dance you choose. Students will learn to work in a manner that is appropriate and efficient for their own body type while striving to improve their abilities.
Modern Class is influenced by a wide range of dance and movement techniques including: Cunningham, Horton, Jazz, and African. Class focuses on body awareness, physical endurance, and spatial awareness. Modern is guaranteed to make your heart beat fast and your spirit soar.
Jazz Class is an upbeat and exciting class that will improve flexibility and footwork. Expect to improve your turns and leaps while building a strong foundation of proper technique.
Break Dancing Class will be focused on teaching and refining the fundamentals of breaking. This class will be physically demanding and will require improvisation at times. There will be a large emphasis on top rock, footwork, and floor work. Be prepared to sweat.
Hip Hop Class is guaranteed to get your blood pumping. As a student, you’ll get a little bit of everything in this class. Combinations will be diverse, athletic, and high-energy.
Tap Class focuses on the fundamentals of good, clean tap sounds. Basic steps will be combined together to create fun and challenging combinations. No tap shoes required.
Near Eastern Dance, also known as Belly Dance Class will dive deep into muscle use and the cultural styling of Arabic dance. The basics and folkloric foot patterns will be included to ease beginners and challenge continuing dancers of all styles at the same time.
Latin Dance Class will be tailored to what the students want! No partner or experience is required. Elements include footwork and partner work basics, turn patterns, shines, styling and On1 and On2 timing.
Pilates Mat Class will improve overall strength, flexibility, and posture, as well as core strength. There is much emphasis on body alignment and breathing.
Tae Kwan Do Class not only focuses on the kicks and punches of most martial arts, but also builds self-esteem of every individual that participates. Students will become a stronger person both mentally and physically.
Yoga Class is a great place to build strength and relieve stress. This class will improve your flexibility and focus while encouraging inner peace and mental clarity. will improve overall strength, flexibility, and posture, as well as core strength. There is much emphasis on body alignment and breathing.
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Cannon Studios
240 33rd Ae SW Ste G 319-329-5151
cannon-studios.com
At Cannon Studios, our goal is to teach people to dance in a fun, positive, educational, and respectful environment. We begin by introducing the basic patterns and timing in the dance that interests you.
As your knowledge of patterns increases, our instructors will continue your education by helping develop your skills in leading, following, styling and movement so you too can be confident and "light on your feet". We instruct students of all levels and tailor each lesson so as meet their needs, whether a beginning social or advanced competitive dancer.
Cannon Studios instructs both group and private lessons to provide the best learning atmosphere possible.
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Every Tuesday Night - Open Social Dancing / Practice Parties
7-8:30 pm - Only $3 per person - Open to the Public
Group Lessons
Group lessons are set up very similar to a college course. They occur once a week for four weeks on the same day and at the same time each week. The lessons will vary from month to month based upon enrollment and demand.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Get your marriage started off on the right foot!
Your wedding day is already all about you, but imagine how incredible you will feel when you take the floor together as husband and wife and gracefully move around the floor to the music rather than doing the old standby swaying in place. It makes you smile inside doesn't it!
Wedding Dance Lessons are Private Lessons for the Bride and Groom to learn how to dance to their wedding song. We work with the bride and groom to choreograph an opening and closing for "their first dance as a couple, or the couple can bring up to 4 other people with them from the bridal party for a total of 6 people so they can all learn some basics , or we can even choreograph a large group number for the wedding party to perform (prices cover only up to 6 people). Call or email us for more information.
Country Friends Dance Club
Moose Lodge 1820 West Post Rd SW 861-2670
countryfriendsdanceclub
Wednesdays
Come Join the Fun .Country Two-step from 6:15 - 7 pm,East coast swing,West coast swing ,Cha-cha,Waltz and Nite club two,alternating from 7:15 - 8, then open dancing from 8 - 9.Lessons are beginner to intermediate.Singles welcomed but encouraged to bring a partner,left feet welcomed. $10.00 per person for non moose members $8.00 per person for moose members
Latin Dancing - Cedar Rapids/Marion
Spybar, Marion
Salsa night on Wednesdays 7:30 PM
Latin Night at Kumbala
KUMBALA Mexican Grill and Night Club 1323 1st ave. SE
KUMBALA Mexican Grill and Night Club Will Host Latin Night on Fridays
Will be playing all kinds of Latin music Styles, which include but not limited to SALSA, MERENGUE, BACHATA, REGUETON, CUMBIA.
KUMBALA Specials: 6-11 pm
$2.25 Import Bottles (Beer)
$2.00 Domestic Bottles (b eer)
$2.00 Shots
$2.50 28 oz pitcher of blue moon
Group of 8 girls of more get a free bottle of Tequila or Malibu Rum (to be served at the Kumbala)
There's no cover charge before 11 pm. After 11 pm, there will be a $3.00 cover.
Metro Salsa Night at La Cantina Bar & Grill
102 2nd St SE
Thursdays is La Cantina Ladies Night. Ladies drink all night for $5. (Domestic draft beer and well drinks). Music: All genres played, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Dance
Saturday: Latin Night at La Cantina Cedar Rapids
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Gatherings
905 3rd St SE 319-366-1905
crgatherings.com
Singin N Swingin Live Entertainment!
Every Wed 7-11 PM
The Singin N Swingin starts September 7th and goes every Wednesday evening from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Come on out - wine, dine, listen, sing, dance and just enjoy and exciting evening of the music YOU want to hear!!
Tango In the Corridor presents: Beginner Argentine Tango Class
Thursday Night 7-9:30 PM
Develop the foundations of Tango, walking technique, embrace, connection, posture, rhythm and navigational skills. The style we’ll teach is the “Milonguero” style or Tango salon, with emphasis in the connection both to the music and to your partner. No previous dance experience or partner is required for the beginner class. • The class will run from: 7:00 to 8:00 PM,followed by practice until 9:30 PM. • Cost for the class will be $5.00 p/ person. With question please email Patricia Vahanian, at patriciavahanian@ yahoo.com Classes will be taught by Victor & Patricia Vahanian
Salsa Night at Cocktails & Company
Cocktails & Company 1625 Blairs Ferry Rd NE 319-377-1140
FREE Salsa Lessons start at 7:30 pm by Ken. Come have a great time. Cocktails is the only venue in Cedar Rapids that provides 100% Salsa Night.
Country Steppers
Hiawatha Community Center 101 Emmons St 213-4434
Mon & Fri 12:30-2:30 PM
If you're interested in options for joining or just exercise for free, learning intermediate dancing lessons, call Diane at 213-4434
Spring Wine Tasting Part 2Spring Wine Tasting Part 2
Spring wine
tasting part I was a real success,
part II is going to be better yet!
16 great wines that complement the final arrival of Spring!
Come relax, mix, and mingle with other wine lovers like yourself
while enjoying the wines and great appetizers.
Cost $20
$10.00 back when you buy 3or more bottles of the wines being sampled.
For reservations please
Call 373-6141 or email: [email protected]
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Benz Beverage Depot
501 7th Ave SE 365-2556
benzbeveragedepot.com
BEERFEST
May 11 1-5 PM
Get downtown and get ready for summer! Join us for this exciting outdoor beer tasting extravaganza. We will feature over 100 delicious brews from all over the world, special guests including brewmasters pouring their brews and live music. Admissions are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets are on sale at Benz Beverage Depot.
We will be sampling a variety of rosés, whites and lighter bodied reds to get everyone ready for hot weather drinking and dining al fresco. So make sure you swing on
down and enjoy a glass or few of some new tasty wines!
RSVP is appreciated…facebook or call in 319.365.2556
Fireside Winery
1755 P Ave, Marengo
firesidewinery.com
May 3 11-9PM
In honor of the first annual national Wine Tourism Day, we will be offering
special walking vineyard tours of the vineyard and distillery all day. Stay
tuned for full schedule!
May 5
Single Malt Festival
May 11
Wine Tourism Day
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In honor of the first annual national Wine Tourism Day, we will be offering special walking vineyard tours of the vineyard and distillery all day. Stay tuned for full schedule!
Hy-Vee Club Room
5050 Edgewood Rd. NE
Marion Hy-Vee
3600 Business Highway 151
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Wednesday Women
May 1 10-11:30 AM
A group called Wednesday Women meets every Wednesday to be spiritually enriched, updated, inspired and challenged. Feel free to join this stimulating and supportive group at any time! On March 27, the group will begin viewing and discussing the DVD Discovering Everyday Spirituality with Thomas Moore. This eight-part DVD profiles a variety of people who have learned to get in touch with the sacred in everyday life. You will be led to follow their example to gain a truer sense of community, find greater satisfaction in your work and come to a deeper knowledge of what it means to be human. This week will focus on story, which has the power to heal and set us free. There is a suggested free-will offering of $10 per session (but please come even if you can’t afford to pay). For more information, contact Marj English, OSF, at Prairiewoods at 319-395-6700, ext. 216. Registration is not necessary.
Grieving is an ongoing process of healing. This new, one-day program at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) is designed for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. As a participant, you will watch a film, share your reflections and participate in short exercises including guided meditation and journaling. You will be welcome to stroll through Prairiewoods’ grounds to experience the healing power of nature. This day of healing will be facilitated by Rita Heires, FSPA. The cost is $15 and includes a delicious lunch. Please register by April 26.
Beginner’s Eye is based on the Zen notion of “beginners mind”: that open place in which you are completely receptive, fearless, present and connected to the wonder of each moment; a pure, clear, seeing awareness where everything is fresh and new.
This retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, and ends at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. It is a delightful blend of mindfulness, contemplation, meditation, photography and Haiku: all combined to enhance your connection with your true self and the world around you. No photography experience is necessary, nor is fancy camera equipment … cell phone cameras are completely acceptable! You will use photography as a method of opening your senses to the way you relate to the world. It is not about what you see, but how you see.
Thomas Roberts’ “beginner’s eye approach” to developing a capacity of clear seeing is a fun way to reconnect with our true selves and our intimate relationship to the world in which we live. A Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist in private practice in Wisconsin, Tom has more than 35 years of experience in clinical psychotherapy and his own personal Zen Buddhist practice. For more than 40 years, Tom has become an advanced, amateur photographer with his unique style of capturing the often-overlooked elements of our environment in photographs. By then constructing Haiku, he completes the full emersion into the continual flow of our direct experiences. He is the author of The Mindfulness Workbook: A Beginners Guide to Overcoming Fear and Embracing Compassion (New Harbinger Press, 2009). He holds licenses as an Independent Clinical Social Worker and as a Marriage and Family Therapist, holds certifications as a Fellow with the National Board of Clinical Hypnotherapists, serves as a diplomate with the American Psychotherapy Association and is an Addictions Counselor in the State of Wisconsin. Tom is adjunct professor at Viterbo University and at St. Cloud State University.
The cost is $225 and includes presentations, lodging and all meals. The commuter fee is $175 and includes presentations, Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch. A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required at registration. (Full payment is required to register online. If you prefer to pay the $25 registration fee now and the balance when you arrive, please call 319-395-6700.)
Journaling can give you a better understanding of your own point of view as well as what others may think of a situation. It can focus on “your life’s story” or it can help you align your hopes for the future. It can be fun, enjoyable and inspiring to devote time each day to write a little about yourself and what is going on in your life. When you look back on the things that you have written, you may realize that your experiences are more interesting and deeper than you once thought. In fact, journaling is a great way to discover that your life is inspiring and creative!
Are you ready to uncover dreams and goals that you might never imagine would be yours, find your serenity, perhaps even create a legacy for your loved ones? Journaling can change your life and make you more aware and interesting through the years. Join us for this workshop at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on Sunday, May 5. Please bring photos, greeting cards, sayings or other embellishments that can help you visualize your journey.
Facilitator Kathy Petsche, CCA, RCR, is a lifelong journaler, starting with “Dear Diary” when she was 8. Kathy understands and will demonstrate how the benefits of journaling can become a gift to yourself. Kathy is a Clinical Certified Aromatherapist and Registered Certified Reflexologist. She has lived in the Cedar Rapids area all her life and has volunteered at Prairiewoods for several years. Kathy is currently participating in the Affiliation process with the FSPA.
The cost is $15 and includes journals (or you may bring your own journal); this is required at the time of registration.
The Art of Listening to Spiritual Guidance, HTSM Course 105The Art of Listening to Spiritual Guidance, HTSM Course 105
The Art of Listening to Spiritual Guidance is a three-day course in the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry (HTSM) program from the Institute of Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy (ISHA). It will be held at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). As a student, you will be introduced to the role of spiritual guidance in healing work that flows from a Divine Source. The course is filled with exercises to strengthen awareness of divine guidance with emphasis on development of inner guidance, discernment of spirits, the roles of angelic helpers and ethical practices. Both the art of chelation and essential oils will be used for deeper healing experiences. You will also learn about self-healing and self-development as keys to deepening an awareness of God working in your life. Participants will receive Continuing Education Credits (Nurses and Massage Therapists: 24 CEs).
Facilitator Jan Halbach, OSF, RN, BSN, NCTMB, CHTP/I, has been a Franciscan Sister for more than 40 years and has always been involved in healing ministries. At St. Mary's Hospital-Mayo Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota, she ministered as a nurse clinician, educator and manager for many years. For more than 19 years, Sister Jan has maintained a private practice in holistic bodywork and Healing Touch in Minneapolis. She is nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, is a certified Healing Touch practitioner and instructor, and is a pioneering instructor in the Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry Program.
The cost is $475 (or $500 within three weeks of class). For more information or to register, contact ISHA at 303-467-7829 or. To add lodging and meals, contact Prairiewoods at 319-935-6700 or [email protected].
ABWA - American Business Women's Association
abwacr.org
The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together business women of diverse backgrounds and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.
Cedar Rapids Charter Chapter ABWA meetings are held the first Wednesday evening of every month. We welcome you and others you know to be guests at any of our meetings and join our organization. Additional networking and educational opportunities are scheduled throughout the year.
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Iowa Equestrian Center
Iowa Equestrian Center at Kirkwood
iowaequestrian.com
Cedar Rapids Zen Center
1618 Beaver Ave SE 247-5986
cedarrapidszencenter.org
The Cedar Rapids Zen Center was founded in January 2000 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our goal is to promote the practice of Zen Buddhism in the Soto-Zentradition).
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The Ceramics Center
The Cherry Building Ste 117 329 10th Ave SE
theceramicscenter.org
The Ceramics Center's mission is to promote understanding, appreciation and professional development in the ceramic arts. The Center's founding organization, Iowa Art Works, Inc., is dedicated to providing a place where ceramics, creativity and community meet.
The Ceramics Center is organized and operated by Iowa Artworks, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization supported by earned income, grants, private contributions and memberships.
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Central Corridor Gamers/Groundswell
Groundswell 225 K Ave NW Suite G 363-5799
ccgamers.org.
For more information about CCG, feel free to get in touch with Dan Alpers (CCG President) or Amy Anderson (CCG Representative) by calling (319) 363-5799.
Weekly Magic Draft
Sundays 5:30 PM
Join Central Corridor Gamers every Sunday evening at 5:30 for our weekly Magic: The Gathering draft event. Sign-up by 6. For more details on what a draft event is, please visit Entry fee is $9. Cash only, please. No need to bring your own cards but trade binders are always welcome.
Cedar Rapids Chess Club
Cedar Rapids Public Library-Sendak Room
chessiniowa.org
Wednesday Evenings - 5:30-8:30 PM
The Cedar Rapids Chess Club following the standard schedule on Wednesday Evenings:
EVENING
5:30 – 6:30 pm – New Player Welcome: Casual play
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Weekly topic - group activity
7:30 – 8:30 pm – Club tournament games, G/10 to G/30
Anyone interested in learning or advancing their knowledge of the game is invited to attend. All ages welcome.
Cedar Valley Humane Society
cvhumane.org
Location: Cedar Valley Humane Society, 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar
Rapids
Starts: April 30 2013 @ 07:00 PM
Ends: June 12 2013 @ 08:00 PM
Bring out the best in your dog! Our Dog Obedience Training Classes begin at
the end of April and run for seven weeks. The class will cover focus, sit, down,
stay, stand, walking on a loose leash, heel, and recall. Your dog must be at
least five months old with a current rabies vaccination. Cost is $90 if you
pre-register. If you wait until the first day of class to register, you'll pay
$10 more. The class fee includes a Martingale training collar and a graduation
certificate. We highly encourage pre-registration because each session is
limited to 10 participants.
There are two sessions:
Location: Gage Memorial Union at Coe College, 1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
Starts: May 02 2013 @ 06:00 PM
Ends: May 02 2013 @ 07:00 PM
Volunteering with the Cedar Valley Humane Society is
an excellent way to make a positive difference for homeless animals. Becoming a
volunteer is easy!
The first step is to fill out our volunteer application. If you are unable to fill out the application online, please contact Wendy El-Hussein, our volunteer coordinator, at [email protected] or (319) 389-3357.
Next, you attend a volunteer orientation where you will learn more about the Cedar Valley Humane Society, our mission, programs, and how you can help. To pre-register, e-mail [email protected]. Please turn in your application and pre-register at least three days in advance so we know how many information packets to bring.
Location: Walmart, 3601 - 29th Street SW, Cedar Rapids
Starts: May 04 2013
@ 12:00 PM
Ends: May 04 2013 @ 06:00 PM
Join us and other animal welfare organizations at North Shore Animal League
America’s 13th annual Tour For Life®, the world’s largest cooperative national
adoption initiative!
On Saturday, May 4, one of Animal League America’s mobile adoption units will visit Walmart at 3601 - 29th Street SW in Cedar Rapids. The adoption event lasts from noon to 6pm. There will be prizes, coupons, and give-aways!
Last year's Tour for Life helped find homes for over 1,500 animals across the country!
Location: Iowa Humane Alliance, 6540 - 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids
Starts:
May 05 2013 @ 12:00 PM
Ends: May 05 2013 @ 06:00 PM
Join us and other animal welfare organizations at North Shore Animal League
America’s 13th annual Tour For Life®, the world’s largest cooperative national
adoption initiative!
On Sunday, May 5, one of Animal League America’s mobile adoption units will visit Iowa Humane Alliance at 6540 - 6th Street SW in Cedar Rapids. The adoption event lasts from noon to 6pm. There will be food and fun activities for the whole family, including a chili dinner, pet-related vendors and demonstrations, and live blues music by Craig Erickson and the JC Project.
Last year's Tour for Life helped find homes for over 1,500 animals across the country!
Location: Pawsitive Paws Academy, 137 30th St. Dr. SE, Cedar
Rapids
Starts: May 11 2013 @ 10:00 AM
Ends: May 11 2013 @ 04:00 PM
When your pet needs first aid you don't have time to
make a mistake! The Cedar Valley Humane Society is offering an Emergency Care
and Safety Institute course in Pet First Aid that can teach you the skills you
need to save your pet's life. The class will also cover disaster preparedness.
Registration is $40 and includes a reference book, ECSI Pet First Aid Certification valid for three years, and refreshments. The class will be held at Pawsitive Paws Academy, 137 30th St. Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. Students are asked to bring their own lunch (and leave their pets at home).
Register today! For more information, call (319) 362-6288.
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Cedar Rapids Clarion Hotel & Convention Center
clarioncr.com
Spanda Inc
spandainc.com
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Millstream Brewing Co
millstreambrewing.com
835 48th Ave, Amana (319) 622-7622
Founded in 1992 and held the third Saturday of each May, the Marion Arts
Festival offers art of exceptional quality, dishing up a singular and highly
anticipated event. Consistently ranked in the top
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Freedom Festival
freedomfestival.com
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival released the 2013 Schedule of Events for it s 30th Anniversary season, June 21 – July 4, 2013. As part of the Festival’s 30th anniversary, a reenergized lineup of events is planned in Cedar Rapids this summer. Iconic events like Balloon Glow and the Freedom Festival Parade are back, as well as new events including Sand in the City sand sculpture contests and Movie Night in the Ballpark.
The 2013 Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival button design was created by local graphic artist, Dan Schuster of Design Trust. Buttons will be available for purchase beginning Friday, May 24 for $3 at all local Hy-Vee Food & Drug Stores and Casey’s General Stores. Hy-Vee is the presenting sponsor for this year’s festival. Buttons allow wearers to attend most of the Festival’s events for free. Among the thousands of buttons sold throughout Eastern Iowa are many coveted gold buttons. Gold buttons automatically qualify the purchaser for prizes valued at $50 or more and include gift cards from local restaurants and businesses. One lucky gold button recipient will win an all-expense paid trip for two to Mexico, provided by Travel and Transport.
As a part of the 30th anniversary celebration, the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival will raffle a 2013 KIA Soul, provided by the McGrath Auto Group. Raffle tickets will be available through the Freedom Festival office at 226 Second Street, SE, beginning Monday, May 20, 2013.
For more information visit the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival website at or call (319) 365-8313.
· JJune 21 – 23: Jump for Freedom – Dock Dogs canine aquatic jumping contest, Kirkwood Community College
· JJune 21 – 23: Sand in the City sand sculpture contest, NewBo City Market
· JJune 25: Balloon Glow, Brucemore
· JJune 27: Tribute to Heroes Dinner, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
· JJune 29: Imagination Square, Greene Square Park
· JJune 29: Freedom Festival Parade, Downtown Cedar Rapids
· JuJune 29: Flag Retirement Ceremony, NewBo City Market
· JJune 29: U.S. Navy Rock Band Concert, NewBo City Market
· JJune 29: Music Night at NewBo, NewBo City Market
· JJune 30: Patriotic Pops, Paramount Theater
· JJuly 2: Movie Night at the Ballpark, Veterans Memorial Stadium
· JJuly 4: Pancake Breakfast, Downtown Cedar Rapids
· JJuly 4: Fourth of July Activities:
o KidZone and Ferris Wheel, Downtown Cedar Rapids
o Beer and Beverage Tent, Downtown Cedar Rapids
o U.S. Air Force Rock Band Concert, Downtown Cedar Rapids
o Car Raffle winner announced, Downtown Cedar Rapids
o 30th Anniversary Fireworks Show, Downtown Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission of celebrating the quality of life in Eastern Iowa by providing safe, affordable and fun annual events that embody the spirit of patriotism and a sense of community and family. |
With programmes such as MetaStock and BullCharts, it becomes easy to immerse ourselves in a world of complexity. There is nothing wrong with complex trading techniques providing the complexity is relevant to the approach, however complex techniques are not essential for successful trading.
Patterns are without doubt one of the most consistent methods available to the trader for defining probable price behaviour. It concerns me the number of people who still consider pattern trading and pattern analysis in general as some sort of sorcery and witchcraft. Patterns define probable crowd movement and the larger the crowd becomes, the greater the probability becomes of us anticipating its direction. For those who doubt the validity of pattern analysis we will have a quick look at pattern behaviour in a slightly different context. If we go to the football, what is the probability of the crowd going to the food stand at half time? We do not know the exact numbers or in what order each individual will be served, however what we can realistically anticipate is that a large number of patrons will be going for food. We can also expect the same patrons to return to their seat before the match resumes. We do not know when they will choose to sit down, however the probability lies with the majority being back at their seats before the match resumes. If we go to the football every week, then we will see this behaviour repeated each week and in the same manner. The crowd will consist of different individuals each week as the visiting team changes each match and while the crowd differs each week basic crowd behaviour remains unchanged. The larger environment determines general crowd behaviour. Take the pattern skeptics to a football match in order to watch the same behaviour repeat itself week after week and they will quickly state that this is predictable behaviour, which involves nothing more than the application of common sense. Apply the same observations to the stock market and all of a sudden it becomes witchcraft and sorcery. Basic crowd behaviour remains largely unchanged regardless of the environment. It may appear slightly different on the surface however once we look beyond the fringes and delve into the core of crowd behaviour it does have a level of consistency regardless of the surroundings.
The most common misunderstood directional pattern that the majority of us are familiar with, would be the head and shoulders. It is surprising how many times you will see the head shoulders pattern applied over the short term with price projection shown. True head and shoulders are long term reversal patterns applied to primary trends. Target projection is usually applied from the neck line and the target is reliable when constructed correctly. When it comes to actually trading off a head and shoulders pattern the benefit is with primary trend entry signals. The successful upward penetration of the neck line with a bullish head and shoulder is an entry signal for a long position. The depth if the pattern is used to project the upside target. Naturally the same applies with the successful downward penetration of a bearish head and shoulders pattern. The downward penetration of the neck line signals a short trading position while the depth of the pattern allows for an expected downside target. Forget this non sense about exiting positions on head shoulders development. Most of those who advocate the concept of exiting on the breach of the neck line forget two basic facts with disciplined trading. The majority of traders would have closed the position, if not on the initial retracement from the first shoulder, then definitely on the pull back from the head. To suggest that we know in advance that a head and shoulders is developing therefore we should ignore the first two retracements and exit on the bearish penetration of the neck line is dangerous thinking. The pattern can only be confirmed once the second shoulder develops which is usually somewhere around 80% of pattern development and to suggest that the exit should be delayed on this assumption is ridiculous. If the trader is not going to exit on either of the first two retracements then they are unlikely to exit on a penetration of the neck line. Discipline traders will have closed the position well before the development of the second shoulder while the undisciplined trader will continue to remain with the position regardless of ongoing pattern development. Head and shoulders are better suited to entry techniques as the pattern is complete when the entry signal is generated. Exit signals based on a neck line exit requires the presumption that the pattern is currently developing and will complete as expected. This is not disciplined trading.
Pattern analysis is a method of defining current crowd behaviour with the intention of defining expected crowd direction and probable destination.
Rather than focusing on triangular patterns we will initially look at consolidation analysis. Consolidation is very specific in its actions and the outcome is often consistent in its behaviour therefore such developments are also entitled to be included as pattern techniques.
It could be argued that consolidation periods are not true trading patterns, as we tend to focus on the bulk of price action while ignoring the occasional extreme high or low. Trading patterns such as flags and triangles tend to focus on the extremities of pattern development and are very precise in their construction. With consolidation analysis we are aiming to evaluate group behaviour in general and this is where we come back to our football match. We can not anticipate the movements of an individual spectator with any certainty, however we can anticipate the movement of the majority with a fair degree of probability. It is these same reasons as to why I focus on the majority when analyzing consolidation periods. The masses have temporarily paused and are congregating in the same region. As I am interested in the group as a whole I focus on the core of consolidation. The occasional individual that strays away from the group and hangs around the fringes of the pack is of no major concern. Finally a clear break develops and we have the first signs that our group of traders are on the move again. Such breaks are usually accompanied by an initial increase in volume.
With chart one, the top of our consolidation area is in the vicinity of $2.88. This has given the initial rally a value of $0.88. Should price action break from our consolidation period then the upside target will be in the region of $3.76. I originally selected CPU as it was shown in the daily update at the time of the consolidation break. With hindsight I wish now that I had not selected CPU as price action performs on cue and hits the target price of $3.76. While I am not keen on perfect examples real life trading does carry a level of consistency with CPU behaving in the expected manner.
Having identified a period of consolidation how could we trade it assuming that the trader is not already in the position.
The upside break from consolidation signifies potential trend continuation therefore the likelihood of a rally or trend style trading opportunity exists. From this perspective we can apply our normal trailing stops such as ATR or relative percentage. Price action will often break upward then briefly return to the trade near the top of the consolidation period before continuing with up trending behaviour. Treat the break out from consolidation no differently to a break of resistance where we commence with our trailing stop from the most recent low. If the trailing stop commences below the lower extremities of our consolidation range then the more conservative trader may wish to place an initial stop 1 tick below the lowest low of the consolidation range. Personally I am not so keen on such an approach as it places a precise value on general behaviour. A trailing stop such as ATR that is applied from the low immediately prior to the upside break out is determined by specific price behaviour that is directly associated with the trend that is now potentially underway.
If price action is non trending then treat any upside break out in a similar manner however we should consider the application of the minimum close technique or similar to ensure that price action moves a sufficient distance from the consolidation range prior to entry. Many traders have found that once price action moves away from non trending activity by more than 3.0% then the break often becomes sustainable as the influence of previous price action is lost. Percentage values are acceptable however the minimum close technique draws its values directly from price action making upside entry levels relevant.
While price action is not always tightly compressed it does consolidate within a fairly narrow trading range as experienced by ComputerShare and generally speaking can be easily defined.
I have found that these developments tend to be fairly consistent over the shorter term, however if the intention is to analyze from a longer term perspective then weekly data would be a preferable alternative. As for down trends, consolidation periods do occur on occasions, however I have often noted that price action will regularly exceed projected downside targets.
Breville Group Limited experienced two compression patterns in close proximity which is good as I do not have to go looking for a 2nd example. While both patterns may look similar, one is a clever ring in while the 2nd is the genuine article.
We can trade a compression pattern in the same manner as we would a consolidation pattern. Quite often a healthy rally will develop following the period of inactivity therefore we apply the usually methods for position management such as ATR trailing stops and trend line placement as price action develops.
Generally speaking, I have usually found price projection from compression periods can be fairly inconsistent. While the pattern is often a leading sign of buoyant price action, the upside range can often be unreliable. As with a consolidation pattern, we can analyze periods of compression as patterns of continuation however we should always wait until the pattern has concluded before considering entry. The key with identifying compression periods is the continual tightening of price action while remaining non directional. This setup is more important than its positioning to a recent high. Compression patterns do not occur with the same consistency in down trending price action. Compression patterns should be treated as continuation patterns and in bullish markets can be reliable on 80% of occasions.
Technical purists will consider a pattern invalid if the pattern experiences an additional high that breaches the pattern top. In today's more volatile markets I consider a close above resistance as a pattern breach;
My rules for pattern identification may appear somewhat restrictive and there are plenty of examples where patterns that almost qualify go on to reach the expected target price. In bullish markets an almost pattern will often hit the target, however once the market becomes weak or bearish, then the reliability of ring-in's drops dramatically. Why the stringent rules? Have you ever listened to kids drawing faces in the clouds? They can spot their dog and teacher along with a myriad of other things. We look to the heavens and see a heap of heavy clouds rolling in and the only thought on our mind is the cancellation of tomorrow's fishing trip. When it comes to the images portrayed by the clouds, we look, but can not see. Why, because there is no money attached to image recognition. Now when it comes to the market and the lure of greed steps in, all of a sudden our imagination returns and we begin to see patterns everywhere. Leave the imagination to the kids; they have a gift for it, not us. We have rules in place to protect us from our biggest adversary, ourselves. Poor pattern identification in weak markets is not a good combination for survival.
Ideally the upside break out needs to occur at approximately two thirds to ¾ of pattern completion. The earlier the pattern breaks especially before 50% of pattern completion, the increasingly unreliable the break out signal becomes. Like wise for patterns that fill completely, such occurrences are also somewhat unreliable on the majority of occasions with regard to achieving consistent upside targets. In reality, pattern completion in nothing more than trend continuation therefore projecting triangular pattern is somewhat irrelevant. It is nothing more than a steady trend than has penetrated a short term level of resistance. Patterns that experience upside break outs within the range of two thirds and ¾ of pattern maturity are usually the most consistent signals generated from pattern development. It has been my general observation that correctly constructed patterns will reach upside targets in excess of 80% on occasions with up trending markets and as high as 70% in bearish conditions.
Looking at chart 3, the vertical side of our triangular pattern has a value of $0.39. This value is then projected upward from our line of resistance to give an upside target price of $1.32. Looks easy doesn't it, yet most of us never seem to catch these opportunities. Such short term patterns are seldom caught with end of day trading. Generally speaking, the shorter the pattern is to maturity the quicker it will reach it's upside target once the pattern breaks. By the time most of us are aware that the break has occurred, entry is not a practical choice as price action is already nearing the upside target. Many of us have the skills to identify triangular patterns but have difficulty with trading them, especially the short term patterns such as the one experienced with SLX. Before you can trade such a pattern setup you are required to have the following two criteria. Without these elements and tools we should not waste our time chasing short term trading patterns as appealing as they may be.
The most difficult aspect of short term pattern trading is the trader. Many of us consider that the pattern is difficult to trade, which is incorrect. It's not price action that is the stumbling block in this situation; it's usually the trader. The inability to buy and sell on cue and without question is easy retrospectively but devilishly difficult to achieve in real time. That stuff called emotion seems to get in the way. Another problem is often the inability to differentiate between pattern trading and position trading. Some traders will catch the pattern break a little late, then miss closing the position near the target price, so a pattern trade becomes a position trade, that is justified with some feeble excuse about using the pattern as an entry trigger. The lack of discipline or inappropriate tools fails to receive a mention. Get yourself two hats and label one pattern trader and one position trader. Wear the hat relative to the trade in progress.
Never mix the two techniques, you are either trading the pattern or you are trading the position. You can not do both simultaneously as the methods of risk management, position exposure and trade execution will differ accordingly. If you are trading the pattern then focus solely on the target prices and forget all about the possibility of further upside beyond the target price. With SLX we have decided to enter at $0.94 and exit at $1.32 so this is what must be done. Ignore any temptation that may lead us to do otherwise as pattern trading is about clinical and disciplined execution.
The most effective method available for pattern trading without live data is through contingent orders. Contingent buy and sell orders allow for trade execution with relative precision and will remove much of the emotional attachment providing we have the discipline to set the orders in the first place.
This document is copyright. This publication, which is generally available to the public, falls under the ASIC Media Advice provisions. These analysis notes are based on our experience of applying technical analysis to the market and are designed to be used as a tutorial showing how technical analysis can be applied to a chart example based on recent trading data. The author and publisher expressly disclaim all and any liability to any person, whether the purchase of this publication or not, in respect of anything and of the consequences of any thing done or omitted to be done by any such person in reliance, whether whole or partial, upon the whole or any part of the contents of this publication. |
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malas nak update blog plak tuh. aku la blogger paling teruk dalam dunia. wahahaha. (nak delete blog bila dah balik utp nanti. bak kata kagesenshi, blog tu jgn la guna utk tulis diari2 hidup ko, nanti bg bad impression kat employer ko. cyberworld ni mcm online resume utk dak2 ict.
demi merealisasikan impian itu, aku akan mendelete blog aku dan start from scratch (again? takper la takde effect pun kat korang =P bukannya korang nak baca pun.)
yeap, merujuk kepada tajuk di atas, sori la korang aku da sebulan x update. Mmg aku sengaja buat camtuh sebab blogging nie, korang takkan expect siapa yang baca, dan apa yg diorang fikir time diorang baca tu. Susah nak terangkan kat orang, kdg2 akan jadi salah faham dan sebagainya.
Dan bila nak tulis ni pun, susah nak consider semua pihak, kalo tulis mcm ni nampak cam poyo tapi kalo tulis cam tu plak nampak cam hedonisme(pergh..) sgt.
So rite now aku still tak tahu nak tulis apa, tambah2 bila abg ngan kakak aku sedang membaca pada masa yang sama =P (Sori leen & joe :D)
anyway i love my pc very much rite now
although not even 1 out of 72 hours spent on my computer is spent on playing games. i’ve learn more than just playing games (duh.. its like so few years ago). eh sori tetiba cakap english lak -.-. skarang ni aku dah start nak blaja overclocking skit2, (dah berjaya overclock cpu dari 2.6 -> 3.15ghz; senang je rupanya) and recently baru siapkan pc aku dengan 64bit version of windows vista (64bit lagi laju dari 32bit yang korang guna beb), and skarang nak berjinak2 dengan linux.
anyway aku harap2 ada org ajar aku pasal hacking sbb aku nak join hacking competition mcm utp hantar last year tu, stylo giler
Actually this is my first time using the quickpress function on wordpress lol. I’ve arrived in KL last night at 9pm(I think) after taking MaraLiner on 6.30pm with my mum. We had nasi goreng kampung 5 minutes before it, and had to run to the bus stop lol ( actually didnt run, just walk. only 100m from the bus).
After arrive, first we when to my 2nd brother house in wangsa maju, yeah that house near Tbun and V2 cc, the cc which I first used a razer mouse which I will write about this on the end of this post. (note : razer isnt pencukur, its a brand for gamers)
after picking up my brother then we head to sunway to meet my other brother. oh did i tell u why we went to KL? were going to accompany my brother (the one from sunway) to KLIA for his flight to Maldives. he will be there to work as a cook. anyway when we arrived in sunway we gathered and we had a family-dad dinner. after that we took his motorcycle ( which he wont be needing anymore since hes going to maldives tomorrow, obviously. you dont see a lagenda 110 in maldives do you?)
there we splitted. i went back to wangsa maju with my 2nd brother, my mum went with my sister to her bungalow (lol i wished she had one). during the 1000km motorcycle trip with my brother i saw the western digital factory (the logo seems awesome with backlight) and wang utama.(i want to go here someday, maybe this semester break)
anyway to cut short, we arrived at our destination at 1am. i couldnt sleep, read few pages from my brother’s books, read latest naruto from onemanga.com, and saw the clock was only 2.30 am.
then i decided to watch IP MAN, which is actually a wrongly named title which supposed to be yip mun or yip man (pronounced mun, as in munchee’s mun). omg the movie was great i wished i saw it earlier and could have brag about it to my friends hahaha. I think i wanna take wing chun martial arts as my elective course.
after the movie end at 5am i still couldnt sleep. so i checked my email and my lowyat.net account i saw some replies to few pm’s i sent to guys selling 2nd hand items. the prices were quite cheap. i wanted to buy headphone to replace my speaker coz i think i dont want to use a speaker anymore, i want to use a headphone to reduce noise pollution toward others living in the same building as mine (actually the speaker wasnt really optimized for me, coz i dont even go pass 1/3 of the max volume and i still cant figure out what a subwoofer is for lol).
so i researched about headphones and got interested with this 5.1 channel headphone, razer barracuda. i did some google-ing (wow its a verb) and found out that 5.1 channel means that i can detect where the noise are coming from with more precision coz the sound will come from more direction. aint that cool??
anyway i browsed the internet until 6.30 am and i just finished my prayer, and still im not tired. i think im becoming fatin ghazi. hmmmmm.
anyway for guys who are going for esq this morning, enjoy ok.
oh anyway i heard that petronas suspend esq training. hmm why huh? i heard its because of legal issues
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Baru je 2jam30minit April Fool telah bermula. Sronok plak kenakan orang. tatau dah nak cakap apa. korang baca je la chat2 nih.
Chat dengan adam(member dota)
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:43:43 AM): weh dota dah ban kat malaysia
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:43:44 AM): tak leh main
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:43:54 AM): wtf?
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:44:06 AM): april fool
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:44:09 AM): hahahaha
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:44:24 AM): haha BODO
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:44:29 AM): hahahaha
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:44:42 AM): lupe plak
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:44:50 AM): fuk
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:44:53 AM): hahaha
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:45:13 AM): aku 12/5 abes blaja
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:45:17 AM): yahoooooooooooooooo
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:45:20 AM): hahaha
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:45:23 AM): dah pandai la nie
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:45:26 AM): blah aa
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:45:35 AM): pastu leh join audi pemain dota sepenuh mase
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:45:37 AM): aku sem depan pergi student exchange
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:45:40 AM): wakakakakakkakakaka
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:45:40 AM): kat australia
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:45:47 AM): ditaja petronas
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:45:53 AM): Ooo
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:45:55 AM): april fool sekali lagi
kadd86 (4/1/2009 1:46:01 AM): FUK OFF GILER
z e f f |o_o| (4/1/2009 1:46:02 AM): hahahahaha
tak sampai 2 minit dah kena fool dua kali..hahahaha
chat dengan arham
oit
ye
oiioi
diablo 3 arinih
release
Arham:
waaa
nak dload
kat torrent
dah ada directlink orang upload
iso
gila babeng
kat mane?
biar betol
april fool
Arham:
adehh
sial
ahahahaha..
cn mana ari april lagi
baru kul 830
hahaha
lagi 4 jam baru april
hmm
btul gak
hahaha
Baru aku teringat.. arham kat mesir..
Last few weeks (omg few weeks? how long was i gone from my blog), UTP had a gaming tournament, the Electronic Sports Championship aka ESC09 held by Syntech. I was suprised actually to hear about it related to syntech coz during Minggu Mesra Campus last year I tried finding a club which is inter-related to ICT/Gaming/Pc and I heard about syntech, and from their booth all I thought that Syntech is like a biotech something like that club so I didnt join. Anyway I did not regret at all lol coz i joined the other organization next to their booth , SIFE.
Well, as a gamer(not pro-gamer like some posers would tell others) , it wouldnt be nice not to join any gaming competition held in UTP rite? =P. So this year I joined ESC’s DoTA (Defense Of The Ancients) tournament, with bunch of my 2nd year friends from clan HanG (pronounced hung, the William Hung’s hung). Well it wouldnt be nice not to mention their name so here they are :
- Akmal ( Cream )
- Firol ( Berlios <–He said this name is taken from an operating system, Berli OS)
- Tiger (Imba-Reatum <– Lame name rite? hahaha)
- Toyed ( Yyur[PRO]/vegetables <– what kind of a player calls him self a pro?? lol)
and last but not least,
- Zeff (ZeFF <– 100% my name, not taken from the manga One Piece)
Well we had quite some fun in the group stage, with my hands shaking (i dont know what term to use, shivering? vibrating?) out of nervousness like Im having parkinson. The funny thing is, all the crowd behind me kept quite about this until they saw I typed “Apsal tangan aku menggeletar nie // Why is my hands shaking” in the game. They said “Haa tahu pun // Finally you realized”. First match , We fought againts the same guys I’ve been playing with in my block, V1. Well to keep you non-dota player readers reading my blog and not bored, I wont elaborate more on this lol except to tell you guys that we lost in the finals to clan X2.NeT, a team from a cybercafe in Ipoh. I sucked during the last match. I think Im not suitable to play support heroes lol >.>.
Anyways about the 2nd title, UTP 155mbps, guess what? UTP finally decides to upgrade in the internet!
Update from ITMS Department
Dear students,
Kindly take note that the Internet facility provided by the university is to facilitate your study and strictly for education purposes. In view of the needs and demands to increase the bandwidth, the university management had approved the following initiatives:
a. To upgrade the overall Internet bandwidth from 2 X 8Mbps to 155Mbps. The initiative is currently undertaking by the IT department and targeted to be completed by end of April/early May 2009.
b. To withdraw the WiFi facilities / relocated to other areas which do not have network coverage once the upgrading completed and commissioned.
We also have received feedbacks especially from final year as well as post-graduate students pertaining to some difficulties to download research materials. We have met representative from SRCUTP/MPPUTP and workout some interim solution to ease the problem:
a. Assigned higher Internet priority to 50 computers located at Ground Floor, IRC. It will be ready and available starting from Mon, 16th March 2009. It will follow the IRC operation hours.
b. We can arrange to open the computer lab in building 1 and 2 at night should there is a demand or the 50 computers available in IRC is not sufficient.
We will continuously monitoring the utilization and situation to ensure the resources are shared fairly.
Should you have any problems or feedbacks, please do not hesitate to contact my office or helpdesk.
Thank you.
ITMS Department.
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Finally some good news or actually bad news for those 2nd year 1st who are going for internship next semester (to makwan, too bad for u lol. hahaha). Due to my excessive boredom and my un-patience for the speed of internet, I started to imagine what the download speed would be like….
Could This be possible? lol =P
8mb persecond download. Impossible but still I hope to see that soon
2mbps download =P. Anyway all of these images were edited, non of them are real okay. So dont freak out asking ; where did i get the original screenshot omg that internet speed is so crazee! |
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Power button is too sensitive, I want to replace power key with any other hardware keys
maniac_mouse replied to cpagrawal28's topic in ZTE Blade / Libra - Blade.MoDaCo.comYou could try ButtonRemapper , it hasnt been maintained for a while, but might work on your device. You will need root for this and make sure you have a nandroid backup in case it goes titsup and bootloops the phone. There are a few xposed modules that remap hardware keys, have a look here for an idea on what xposed can do, or here for the xposed framework apk download and more technical info. Again, you need a rooted phone. Oh, and ignore the spammer above, the wares hes peddling wont help you. Hope this helps...
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maniac_mouse replied to narkoman88's topic in ZTE Blade / Libra ROMs & ROM customisationI used to have this problem with a couple of roms back when I still had my blade. Turns out the problem was an incompatibility between certain roms and my router. For some reason the routers dhcp server (bt homehub v2) just couldnt assign an address for the phone automatically. It worked fine with all my other devices and even other roms on the blade. The solution was to give the phone a static i.p. address (under advanced in wifi settings). It worked fine after that, maybe it will fix your problem too.
USB charger that gives at least 4.2 A through single port?
maniac_mouse replied to seanspotatobusiness's topic in The LoungeI spent about half an hour looking for a charger with 4 amp+ output on one port and came up empty. As coolicool above points out, the maximum output on the high powered ones on Amazon etc is 2.4a per port. I imagine anything larger could risk knackering the battery of a standard device and no usb gadget requires that much current to operate anyway. Maybe a bench power supply like the fancy ones used to charge rc equipment could be modified to perform the task.
Forum Runner (like Tapatalk) for Modaco VOTE NOW!!
maniac_mouse replied to backside's topic in WebsiteIts not great and reading the blurb on their website, it seems they just use the app as a platform to serve ads which is inexcusable in a paid app. It looks like its been abandoned by the devs and got pretty poor reviews on the play store. I wouldnt touch it with a bargepole personally.
- Sorry, I have no idea what those apps are. Armfreqtest and stresstest sound like some sort of cpu utilitys, but like the Chinese one, they could be anything. Can you disable or uninstall them via the Android ui rather than titanium? I presume inhabilitar means uninstall? If you have a custom recovery and have a full backup of your rom, you could try removing them (after using titanium to back the 3 files up individually just in case), the worst that will happen is you will get a bootloop and have to reflash the rom. Sorry I cant be of more help, maybe someone else here can assist you?
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How i can Install ICS at my ZTE Blade
maniac_mouse replied to Bulldozer23's topic in Absolute BeginnersI think you should be able to flash this with the partition sizes you have, it says you need at least 160mb on the system partition, so you might just scrape through. If you want to change the partition sizes have a read here ,then use this to repartition. There are a couple of tpt`s on the amporas site that give 180mb on system, which is perfect for ics. According to the documentation, you just run the app, choose a tpt and then It should install and reboot into clockwork mod with the new partition sizes and you can flash an ics rom of your choosing. I think the Gen 1 to Gen 2 v10f tpt looks good. Please bare in mind that i dont have a blade anymore and so cant test or vouch for any of this, it could brick your phone or just not work. It might be worth just installing a different gingerbread rom, the phone runs those great and you dont need to repartition. I seem to recall ics being quite laggy on my old blade (this was a long time ago mind, so things might be better now). Hope this helps...
How i can Install ICS at my ZTE Blade
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maniac_mouse replied to NanakoAC's topic in General DiscussionThe gmail app is pretty basic, but i have always found it reliable. I did notice that every now and then it crashes in the background and wont receive notifications until its manually restarted again, maybe that's what happened at your friends house. A few ideas.... Have you tried k9mail? . You can control the sync time down to a single minute if you need to. Its much more flexible and configurable than the gmail app. Tasker could help you. It lets you automate app and phone functions via a ruleset. You could set up a rule to fire a repeating notification sound on email receipt, or even read the email aloud using text to speech. You could also set up a rule to warn you if the network goes down. A rule to poll gmails servers every minute would also help you not miss emails due to the gmail app being forced closed by the os or crashing. If you fancy spending a bit of cash on a new toy, a smartwatch is great for not missing notifications. I have a sony smartwatch 2 and it vibrates and displays the email notification from k9 as soon as it arrives. Of course you need to be in bluetooth range of the phone for it to work and battery life isnt great on most Android wear devices. Some non android wear devices like the sony smartwatch 2, pebble or qualcom toc have good battery life though. Hope this helps.
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Austin 3 Litre Buyers Guide
Austin 3 Litre's do come up for sale on a reasonably regular basis. There are a few areas to be aware of when looking at a car with the view to buying one, some parts are becoming difficult to obtain and such parts should be considered before any possible purchase. If you are unsure of anything or require any advice please contact Neil, details via the contacts page.
Bodywork One big area to pay attention to is the bodywork, these are big cars and have several areas where corrosion can become established, some of these areas can be difficult to repair. Cars with heavily corroded inner sills can be made to look good with a new outer sill! It is a wise idea to inspect all areas of the car for corrosion, here are some guidelines.
Front lower valence, and box section behind it, these are unobtainable and will need to be fabricated from scratch, A Wolseley six front valance is the same (once the grille mount is removed) but these are also largely obsolete.
Front wings and inner wings. New front wings are very rare, no part panels are available so any corrosion repair patches required will almost certainly need to be made by hand, wings corrode around the headlamps, and to the headlamp mountings, and along the rear and lower edges. The inner wings have a large mud trap along the top edge, repairing this area properly will require the outer wing to be removed. Templates to make repair panels for the headlamp areas are available via the owners club.
Doors, these normally corrode along the lower areas, they are shared with the Austin 1800, the door skins are also shared with the Austin Maxi, new skins and complete doors do come along at times, repairing the lower sections is reasonably staightforward to somebody with bodywork skills.
Sills and inner sills, these lower areas can suffer badly from corrosion and most cars will by now have had some repairs carried out at some point, the whole side of the car was assembled and welded on in one piece when it was built which can make certain repairs difficult. Just a straightforward sill replacement is an easy enough job, Hadrian panels still produce the Austin 1800 sills so these are readily available. A full new old stock genuine BMC sill can normally be found at reasonable cost, inevitably the supply of these will become more difficult in the future. The inner sill will come into view once the outer sill is removed, this houses the jacking point assemblies and will almost certainly have some corrosion present. Due to their design the inner sill is a difficult part to replace and is also difficult to obtain, again it is the same part as used on the Austin 1800. It is spot welded together with the door posts and as such is difficult to remove completely therefore some joining may be required along the upper edges. If new outer sills have been fitted, inspect the centre line of the outer sill along its entire length, this should be spot welded to the inner sill, if this area has no spot welds present either it has been poorly repaired or there is no inner sill behind it to weld it to. The picture below shows a poorly repaired car, a recently fitted new outer sill covered these bad repairs! The next picture is the same car after a new inner sill has been correctly welded in. The bottom picture of this set shows the line of spot welds down the centre line of the outer sill where it has been correctly welded to the inner sill, this is a tricky area to view with the sill cover in place.
Floor sections, front floors can corrode, this is normally due to a leaking screen, floor panels are not available and will need to be hand made, this is quite straightfoward.
Below is pictured the basic cut out of a handmade drivers floor section awaiting finishing.
Rear Valence, these corrode and again are unobtainable, they are a straightfoward area to repair.
Rear wings, these corrode along the lower edges and around the arches, Austin Maxi wheel arches are available but are not a direct fit, some fettling will be required to fit these. No panels are available for the rear wing lower areas so any repair patches will need to be hand made.
Interior, Coverdale Carpets do a carpet kit, this is a good fit but is of a woolen type of carpet which is of a different appearance to the factory carpet, you can see a glimpse of them on the picture below. The seats on early cars are leather, deluxe cars are finished in ICI ambler vynil, the correct grain of Ambler is unobtainable, rear parcel shelves can be used to repair seat sections and then new vynil of the correct colour can be used to recover the parcel shelf, that way the seat repair will not be visible. There are quite a lot of wood sections in the car as you can see from the dashboard picture below, these can be refinished if required but this is quite expensive to do. The dashboard and door cappings do come as a coloured set, look on the back and you will see a four number code used to match them together as a set at the factory. Door handles and window winder handles are the same as MGB and a host of other BMC cars.
Engine, The engine is shared with the MGC, it is basically the same but does have some diferences. The MGC has higher a slightly enhanced camshaft, the sump is rear facing as opposed to the 3 Litre which is foward facing which of course means the dipstick is in a different place. Parts availability is excellent. Oil filters are the same as an automatic Austin Metro, air filters are the same as Vauxhall Viva GT. Oil pressure when driving should be about 55 to 65 p.s.i, at idle when hot about 15 p.s.i.
Exhausts, New old stock systems are becoming hard to source and as such command something of a price. Specialists are able to make a bespoke system, one of these specialists is listed on the links page on this website.
Gearbox, Again shared with the MGC, manual, manual overdrive and Borg Warner automatic gearboxes were fitted and parts availabilty for all these is excellent.
Rear Axle, These are very robust and failures are pretty much unheard of, mountings are becoming difficult to source. Drive shaft boots are now available again through the owners club or use a universal item. CV joints are very long lived as long as the CV boots remain intact.
Brakes, Front calipers are three piston items fitted to Rover P6, Reliant Scimtar and a host of other vehicles, these are easy to obtain as a re-con unit or as a repair kit, a complete repair kit for 2 calipers is around £150. Brake pads are the same as the cars listed above, front hoses are the same as Mk one Ford Escort, rear hoses are Austin Maxi but different handed (n/s Maxi is o/s 3 Litre and visa versa. Rear wheel cylinders are the same as Vauxhall Viva GT, please note they look the same as Austin 1800 but the bore size is different. Rear brake linings are the same as MGB but the shoes themselves are different so if new shoes cannot be sourced at the least linings can be and then fitted to your existing shoes. Discs and drums are purely 3 Litre and are becoming difficult to source.
Steering, The steering rack is a complex unit and was made by Camgears, seal kits are available but the centre double lip seal now needs to be remade, contact Neil if you need one of these seals as they are made in batches. The column seal is becoming difficult as well and may also need to be remade. Many cars fail their mot because testers do not know how the steering rack works, a fact sheet is available, if you need one you can download one by clicking here. (Pdf) Track rod ends are the same as Austin 1800, steering rack boots are the same as series one Jaguar XJ6 or use a universal kit.
Suspension, Front displacers are becoming difficult to source as used items, new items are obsolete or ridiculously expensive when they do appear. Rear displacers do come up as new old stock items, used are normally easily available, the rear displacers rarely fail. The spring units are readily available. Please be aware these units are now well over 40 years old, rubber does age and unused doesn't mean new! The displacer lower joints are the same as all other BMC hydrolastic equipped cars. Rear radius arms can sieze. (squeak from the rear when driving) . New and correct type radius arm bushes are now being made to order, you can view these on the freeads page on this site. Front suspension upper and lower swivel joints are unique to the 3 Litre, new are obsolete, used are in good supply, lower front swivels are adjustable therefore when wear occurs this can normally be adjusted out. The front to rear and short front suspension pipes are available and are now remade to order in copper pipe and posted in a roll.
Chrome and Exterior Trim. Front Bumpers are the same as Wolseley Six, new ones do appear on a reasonably regular basis. Rear bumpers and rear quarter bumpers are unique to the 3 Litre, the rear bumpers are rare as a new item but occasionaly turn up. Rear quarter bumpers are obsolete, expect to repair used ones at the front lower edge where the mounting bracket sits. Bumper over-riders are the same as Austin 1800. Sill trims are rare in good used condition, new ones are obsolete. New front grilles surprisingly do turn up sometimes. Headlight trims are quite rare as a new item but again occasionally turn up. Boot plinths are obsolete as a new item but used ones are normally available, re-chroming is difficult and normally at the owners risk. Door handles are the same as Austin 1800.
What are they like to drive? You are bound to hear bad things about an Austin 3 Litre, that seems to go with the Marque for some reason, how many people who slag them off have ever driven one, one has to wonder? In terms of acceleration they are not particularly fast for a 3 Litre engined car, but as an "A to B" car there is little to touch them for a car of this size. Once you get the feel of it, a car with correctly working suspension will pretty much out handle anything of comparable size and age. Big Rovers of the time had the power edge but could not go round corners with anything like the poise and precision of an Austin 3 Litre. The ride quality is excellent and the cars feel sure footed and are a very relaxed long distance cruiser with the only noise really being a bit of wind noise from the front quarter lights at higher speeds.The car is well braked and certainly does not struggle to haul its weight down from speed. The steering has a quite light feel but very precise and with good feedback and response. Acceleration is reasonable, manual cars being slightly quicker in terms of building speed. The car is easily capable of keeping up with modern traffic. Fuel consumption is around 18 mpg for an auto, and low 20's for a manual/overdrive car. In terms of driving comfort, just sit back in those massive comfortable seats and enjoy the ride, there is nothing quite like it. And be prepared to be stared at!
What should I pay? Prices are very much on the rise these days, top end cars have easily doubled in value in recent years, unfortunately some of the classic press are a little out of date with their price guides, this applies to pretty much all classics though such is the demand for classic vehicles at present. For a reasonable condition taxed and mot'd car you will rarely pay less than £4000 unless you get very lucky. The best examples are now changing hands for well in excess of £10,000. However, for this money the car should be correct in all details and have good provenance. You will see the odd car advertised for considerably more but these are very unlikely to sell, their long term adverts give testimony to this. If you are unsure about any aspect of a car you are interested in and would like some help or guidance, please get in touch with Neil, advice is freely given. (Details on contact page)
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Engine; 2912cc "New generaration C series" engine, 7 main bearing crank and produces 118 bhp on the early cars and 125 bhp on the later cars. Twin HS6 carburettors fed via a camshaft driven fuel pump, fuel tank holds 14.5 gallons.
Gearbox; Options were manual, manual with a Laycock LH overdrive unit, or a three speed automatic which used the Borg Warner AS13-35EA gearbox. Interestingly the Prop Shafts are the same length no matter what gearbox is fitted.
Suspension; Hydrolastic with remote spring units, there is also an additional and separate hydraulic self levelling system with an engine driven oil pump to power this system. This will keep the rear end at the correct height with up to 150lbs in the back, after this the rear will drop pro-rata with the extra weight that is applied.
Dimensions; Length = 185.68 inches, width = 66.75 inches, height = 56.4 inches, wheelbase = 115.5 inches, kerbside weight = 3,377 lbs. |
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Instead, on a whim, DH and I decided to flee the country and lose our mind in Manhattan with Thor and Archibald, our BGFF (Best Gay Friends Forever). And boy we did (more about this in later posts). However after 1 cycle of IVF and a surprise pregnancy (aka I forgot the pill/I did not even know I could ‘naturally’ make children pregnancy) here we are raising 3 babies in Harlem. Harlem with a husband who is as pasty as goat cheese…Harlem away from my college buddies and schlepping to build a new crew in a place that is way ‘Too fast, Too furious’ for a push over like me.
To start with, something strange changed in the dynamics of our couple (and I don’t mean the disappearance of a normal sex life that young parents go through). For the first time DH was the one feeling as an outcast in our new neighborhood with his pale skin and his Hugo Boss suit. And for the first time my ‘girl in the hood’ upbringing, swearing big mouth and tanned complexion made me fit in. In the past I felt like the lucky ‘gal from an ethnic minority and working class pool’ who managed to survive hurdles to social upward mobility, one hurdle after another but not without leaving many of my sisters behind. From high school onwards I saw ‘people like me’ slowly disappearing from my entourage, first in preparatory school, then in business school and later at work – I did work for the charity and philanthrophic field in which paradoxically most managerial positions were held by girls named Rose or Emily. As for my local Starbucks in Clapham it was full of blondes (real and fakes).
But today things are different. Today in Harlem perhaps for the first time in his life, DH realizes he is a white man. Recently he admitted ‘I really feel stupid walking home with my suit – I am the only white dude coming out the subway dressed to the T. It’s odd.’ I started to mock him when I realized that he was being dead serious. He continued:’Don’t laugh it’s true. The kids around try to be intimidating as kids do but it is unsettling. But it is funny because when I am with our kids all is different. I am not a newcomer invading their community but just a dad.’
It is true; Harlem is patchy. On one street you have a fancy restaurant where Obama raised a cool $1.5 million for the Democratic National Convention and where the Clintons can be seen dining. A couple of blocks from there, people happily exchange gun shots for no apparent reason except perhaps because they have guns. Harlem went through so much change with young families massively arriving in search for bigger square footage and access to the amazing outdoor play zones that are Morningside Park, Central Park and Riverside. With these ‘new’ residents came restaurants, cafes and bars and escalating real estate, pricing out ‘old’ residents. My neighborhood is thus a mix of stressed out parents (with an excessively high ratio of families with twins, go figure…) running after their toddlers, African American teenagers hollering people in the street and showing off their abs, African Muslims selling halal patties and spreading over the sidewalk at times of prayer. As for my nanny, she does not know who the hell Mary Poppins is but she surely cooks a mean Mafe (peanut butter based Senegalese dish).
Indeed, it definitely was not where I pictured I would raise my kids…but I absolutely love it. I love that when we go to our weekly story telling session at the local Police Athletic League G, P, L get to play with kids who look like them: born from a mixed race couple who embrace their differences. When I look around 90% children have mixed cultural backgrounds: African American/Hispanic, Asian American/Caucasian, Indian/Dutch and more..and among them here are G, P and L with their French/Lao/American/Vampire ‘DNA’. It is a little sappy but these 45 mins give me faith in humanity; this is, of course, until G decides he wants to bring down on his own the decorations and then I want to commit murder again…Of course sometimes tempers flare and you can get trash talked on a daily basis. Our summer au pair, Alice, got sniggered at by some sassy ladies: “This girl got no a**, tssst…She ain’t black.” That was little too strong a ‘Welcome to Harlem!’ for poorAlice, Oxford (England) born and raised.
As we were walking down our street this week end, teenagers or is it young adults were gathering on the steps of a brownstone house. They were hanging out and talking loud as usual. DH told me about them, he told me how he would always say ‘Hi’ to them on his way home. DH somehow thinks he developed some kind of street creds, which really makes me crack up every time. It is like me saying that I don’t mind drinking wine in a plastic cup…Anyway as we were passing near the group with our two strollers and 3 babies, the youngsters did say ‘hi’ and one started to hiss:’Dude, wow,…see Nigga got 3 kids!’. To this DH turned to me and smiled with a smirk on his face.
I laughed hard. DH has a posse! a ‘will you shut up?’ pacifier. Obviously my angel-demon is not sleep trained, feed trained, poop trained. He is not trained at all. He is basically ON DEMAND for every single basic function he has at his age.
I could however not postpone this whole thing anymore because:
1- my husband nudged me about finding a job twice in two days: ‘Oh you want to start a blog, what about your job search?’ and the next day even less subtle ‘hurry to find a job so we can buy our vacation home and pay the nanny next year’. The ‘paying the nanny’ business did the trick; I cannot live without her. When she arrives on Monday morning at 9am after a chaotic week end, the kids are barely alive and I am very close to kissing her feet. And I don’t mean this in a figurative way.
2- I had my child care covered: G & P my 18 (or is it 19) months old twins were with their trustworthy nanny and my 3 month old baby L was being taken care of by my British model like summer au pair/teenage niece Alice. And when you have your child care organized for the day you really have to make the most out of it…In my dreams that would mean going through my old Vogue and Grazzia magazines and cut out jumpsuits, dresses, boots, hats and more jumpsuits and caressing the pictures one by one. In reality that means paying my dentist bill, doing 7 wash loads, procrastinating about L’s birth announcement (considering I have never sent my thank you cards after my 2004 wedding, I still think I am on track for this one) and of course looking for a JOB. A JOB is financially remunerated as opposed to jobs, the ‘little things’ that stay at mums do for the survival of her progeny.
Plus I had a starting point. DH (aka Dear Husband) suggested ‘Go and get LinkedIn’ before leaving for his big bank job while I had my head under my pillow partly snoring with one breast still hanging from L’s mouth.
‘Go and get LinkedIn’. Said like this, it seems pretty easy right?
So what is this LinkedIn business about? It is social networking based on your professional identity so that bankers can smooch online with other bankers and head hunters can screen out zillions of profiles for the lucky candidates they think will be their next cash cows. As I start building my profile and network (almost feverishly I must admit) here’s what struck me:
1- From a quick glance I can see that not all vocations might be represented such as male prostitutes , burlesque dancers, surrogate mothers or stunt doubles etc. So really it is professional working for Messieurs and Mesdames SUITS, isn’t it? Oh dear… Since I am out of business school I never really branched out of ‘my crowd, have I? I am so conservative …or am I just a snob? By the way where is my skinny emotionally retarded childhood friend artist Jan on LinkedIn? Jan is my hip-o-meter; he once made holes in a t-shirt for me to wear because I was embarrassing him clubbing with my 9 to 5 ‘uniform’. I fear Jan would not approve of this LinkedIn business…
2- I had no idea I knew so many people with good jobs. Everyone seems to be so bright, successful, a specialist in something. The picture is the real deal. It says it all; that is probably why a lot don’t put pics at all. I struggle to recognize DH, he looks a little constipated. I should really mention this to him at some point.
Anyhow I started to ask peeps to get connected using 3 filters: my mates (so they know I am not completely procrastinating about my job search), the people who have jobs that make me jealous (e.g.Mr Artistic Director chez Christian Dior) and those who have jobs who make me look as if I had some sort of influence (Partners, MDs I am talking about you). As I completed my profile, I again looked at all my connections with these busy, employed, and perhaps very important people. I did feel this burst of pride in my chest almost as I was somehow doing a little bit of their day job. Pfff I am tired already. Oops I have just received a message from Mr Christian Dior in my inbox, wow this thing is as fast as Facebook!!!
The email says:
‘Hello,
I just received your connection request but not sure if we know each other?’
I AM MORTIFIED!!!!!!!!!!! |
Position Title:
1st Grade Teacher
Call ID:
NAD.PES.2019.10
Request Num:
SR19852
Date Call was Listed:
Jan 16, 2019
Status:
Active
Last Updated:
Jan 16, 2019
Number of Positions:
Requested
Pending
Filled
Available
1
0
0
1
Position Description
Country:
Palau
Calling Organization:
Palau SDA Elementary School
Position Type(s):
Teaching – Elementary
Length of Service:
22-24 months
Who makes Final Decision:
Top Receiving Org
Beginning Date:
Jul 1, 2019
Ending Date:
Jun 30, 2021
Urgent?
No
Application Deadline:
Cancel call if not filled by:
Jun 30, 2021
Duties:
Serving as a missionary in Palau comes with great responsibility and high expectations. Not only does the role of missionary include being an effective teacher/educator, but also the expectation to excel socially and spiritually with everyone that the missionary will encounter. A Christ-like attitude and spiritual maturity must be evident during your stay. It is expected that a missionary must make an intentional effort to understand the mindset and culture of the island. Upon being accepted to serve in Palau, you will be joining a FAMILY. In this family everyone has a role. Some of those roles are clearly defined but others may not be. In this unique family everyone must be flexible. Because of the changing needs of our schools, be ready to help serve in whatever way is needed.
As teacher you will be involved in all aspects of teaching this class. This includes lesson planning, grading, classroom management, counseling, instruction, supervision, keeping a clean classroom, contacting parents, and extra curricular activities. Due to the changing needs of our schools be ready to help serve in whatever way is needed. Will also be involved with church activities both in-reach and out-reach. Church attendance is required.
Additional Details:
a. To teach the above mentioned class and to undertake such extra-curricular activities and supervisory duties as administration may assign.
b. By precept and example the employee will seek to uphold Christ as Friend and Lord and will endeavor to lead students to a similar understanding.
c. Maintain careful records of attendance and scholastic performance in the register and grade book for that purpose; make course outlines and lesson plans as prescribed by the administration.
d. Maintain proper control of the students’ behavior in the classroom, school grounds and premises in accordance with the rules and regulations stipulated in the Handbook.
e. Maintain neatness and cleanliness in the classroom and school grounds; create visual aids, posters and displays in bulletin boards, thus supporting a positive learning environment; be responsible for janitorial work in and around the classroom and undertake supervisory duties at lunch hour, and in other times in rotation with other teachers.
f. Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled and other meetings and events even after school; join in‐service sessions and workshops in order to maintain or increase your level of teaching skills.
g. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities considered as part of a normal load. Work in harmony with school programs and activities outlined in the Staff Handbook/Bulletin, and other directives set forth by the Board and administration.
h. Regularly attend weekend services and assist in church programs according to talents and abilities. (Sabbath School classes for all ages that need leaders and assistants, Pathfinder club, youth meetings during the week, door-to-door, prison ministry,…the ministries that can be joined in Palau are extensive and many more could be lead by you!)
On-site Orientation Provided?
Yes
Stipend during Orientation?
Yes
Orientation Date:
Aug 2, 2019
Voice tape/phone interview required?
Yes
Institution requires signed agreement?
Yes
Acceptable Dress:
Acceptable Dress: During School: Men teach in long pants (Khakis or dress slacks, no jeans or cargo pants). Three polo shirts with the school’s logo will be made available to you free of costs. You may bring additional plain polo shirts that can be printed with the school’s logo, for no costs. Closed-toed shoes are required. No sneakers or tennis shoes will be allowed. Flip-flops, sandals, slides, Crocs or Choco’s are not allowed. Women are required to wear skirts to school. They must be loose fitting and no shorter than knee length. Three polo shirts with the school’s logo will be made available to you free of costs. You may bring additional plain polo shirts that can be printed with the school’s logo, for no costs. Closed-toed shoes or dress sandals with backs are required. Sneakers/tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandals without backs, slides, Crocs or Choco’s are not allowed. Church Attire: Men are expected to wear collared shirts for all church services along with Khakis or dress slacks. No jeans, cargo pants, or shorts are allowed. Closed-toed shoes are required. No sneakers or tennis shoes will be allowed. Flip-flops, sandals, slides, Crocs or Choco’s are not allowed. Women must wear skirts or dresses that are knee length or longer and must be loose fitting. No spaghetti straps are allowed. Blouses or tops must be modest and cover the cleavage area. Closed-toed shoes or dress sandals with backs are required. Sneakers/tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandals without backs, slides, Crocs or Choco’s are not allowed. Public attire: Men can wear appropriate length shorts and t-shirts. Tank tops in the community are not recommended except during water activities or sports recreational activities. All footwear is acceptable during non-teaching or non-church times. Women can wear modest shorts in the community during non-teaching or non-church times. Shorts must be Bermuda length and loose fitting. Pants and jeans are also permitted during non-teaching or non-church times as long as they are loose fitting. T-shirts must be worn during all water activities along with modest board shorts. Also, all footwear is acceptable during non-teaching or non-church times. Conservative hairstyles are preferred. Men’s beards must be trimmed and neat if not clean-shaven.
Unacceptable Dress:
Women - Tight and/or short shorts are never acceptable, nor sleeveless or sheer blouses or dresses. Jewelry or bracelets are not allowed.
Lodging
(Requests for a specific gender or age must be related to accommodation issues, maturity, safety or culture.)
Lodging:
Volunteer will share an air-conditioned apartment with other volunteers. Basic furniture, bed, drawer space, table, chairs, small bookcase, and closet are provided. Kitchen is supplied with a stove or counter-top burner, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, rice cooker, and toaster. Table ware, flatware, basic cooking utensils, kettles and frying pans are provided. A bucket, mop, broom, dustpan, and toilet brush are provided. Volunteer provides his/her own pillow, sheets, blankets, towels, dish clothes/towels, and cleaning supplies. Volunteer is responsible for replacing burnt bulbs in their apartments. Electricity is 110 V.
Gender:
Either
Age Preference:
20+ years
Marital Status:
Either
Child Accommodation Available:
No
Housing Restrictions:
Qualifications
(Legally, "experience required" must be related to specific duties of position.)
Experience Required:
Languages:
English(Fluent)
Required
Minimum Education Preferred:
Bachelors
Concentration:
Elementary Education
Finances
Currency:
Dollars, United States of America
Finance Type:
Regular (Shared Funding)
Expense
Responsibility
Terms/Comments
Excess Baggage
Volunteer/Sponsor
Food / Meals
Volunteer/Sponsor
Local Travel
Calling Organization
Utilities
Calling Organization
Monthly Living Allowance
Calling Organization
USD $790.38 or as adjusted for certification, experience, degree
Visa
Volunteer/Sponsor
For additional details, see travel and visa section.
Medical / Inoculations
Volunteer/Sponsor
Travel to/from Location (Volunteer)
Calling Organization
Travel to/from Location (Spouse)
N/A
Travel (Children)
N/A
Insurance
Calling Organization
For Long Term and Short Term positions: Accident, Sickness & Personal Effects & Baggage (PEB) Insurance Protection for Volunteers. For international volunteers serving in NAD: Short-Term Travel Insurance.
Accommodations
Calling Organization
Other
Volunteer/Sponsor
Divers insurance is required before you scuba dive and can be obtained through
Project Expenses:
May want to bring teaching or bulletin board materials. Ask Principal.
Total Project Costs:
Travel and Visa
Destination City:
Koror, Palau
Airport:
Airai International Airport (ROR)
Travel from Airport to Destination:
School personnel will pick you up
Required Inoculations
Other Medical Recommendations
Go to and click Travelers' Health, then choose your destination recommendations.
Visa Required?
Yes
Visa Type:
Only needed by non-US citizens
Who Applies:
Applicant
Work Permit Required?
No
Who Applies:
Police Clearance Required:
Yes
HIV Clearance Required:
No
Child Protection Clearance Required:
Yes
Send papers to:
Palau SDA Elementary School
All non-USA citizens need to bring original police clearance with them to Palau. A missionary permit will be done once the volunteer reaches Palau.
All volunteers need to send copies of passport and itinerary.
Deadline:
May 31, 2019
Visa/Travel Details:
All non-USA citizens MUST be responsible for any Transit Visa (US/Guam, Philippines or any other country) for their airline ticket stops or layovers en route to their final destination. Direct any questions to the principal regarding any Entry Permit requirements. If needed, GMM can furnish a letter to take to your embassy.
Requesting Organization
Organization Name:
Palau SDA Elementary School
Calling Division:
North American Division
Calling Union:
Guam-Micronesia Mission
Calling Conference:
Country:
Palau
Region:
Supervisor
Supervisor:
Sanchez, Abner
Title:
Principal
Additional Information
Palau SDA Elementary School is a K-8 school serving over 200 students and situated on a fenced compound in the capital city of Koror within the country of the Republic of Belau (Palau). The Palau Central SDA church is located adjacent to the school. School staff are bussed daily from/to their housing on the campus of Palau Mission Academy located on the nearby island of Babeldaob. Important Orientation Information: Plan to arrive at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, on Friday, August 2, 2019, for Orientation meetings which begin at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Departure to your island school will be on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, on flight UA201 to Guam, arriving on Thursday, August 8. From Guam, proceed to Palau on UA157 that same evening, August 8. ***For volunteers from divisions other than NAD, please work with your Division Volunteer Coordinator regarding important ticketing information with MTS Travel. Division Volunteer Coordinator contact your respective GC coordinator for further information. Pay special attention to the visa information.
GMM Requirements
For positions in Guam Micronesia Mission, please download, sign and fax the
Volunteer Agreement
.
Approved By:
Janna Quaile
,
GMM Education Secretary
for
Guam Micronesia Mission of Seventh-day Adventists
on
Jan 16, 2019
. Entered by:
Quaile, Janna |
A new commenter, Fubecona, left an impassioned comment on this post yesterday, and I was just going to comment in response, but then I realized that it was probably better to make this its own post. Up front, I just want to say clearly and for the record that this I am only speaking from my experience here – I’m not some sort of spokesperson for all institutions or all tenured faculty members or some bearer of The Truth about How All Hiring Committees Work and about How All Hiring Decisions Are Made. But as much as I’m only one person, with my own perspective, I still think it’s worth it to discuss these issues in a public forum, as honestly as I can – mainly because I think that it’s not helpful for tenured folks to keep quiet while a whole separate (and oftentimes not entirely informed) conversation happens amongst people who are off the tenure-track. If it’s true that we’re all colleagues (and yes, this is what I believe), then we should be talking to one another and sharing information as we have it. So this is my attempt to foster that conversation.
So, I wrote this in my previous post: “When we hire for the t-t, we aren’t interviewing somebody because they’ve already had a crushing workload, so there is no BENEFIT to doing that to yourself.” I suggested that one could look equally good to us as a teacher by just keeping one’s hand in by teaching one class a semester and working at some other job that would give one benefits and money – a day-job if you will.
Fubecona responded:
“Do these hiring committees ever stop to consider that adjuncts do this so they can feed their children, pay their rent, buy their children clothes for school, pay for gas etc.? People who are adjuncting at 3 or 4 schools and teaching 5-6 courses aren’t doing it because they want to have a “crushing workload” or think it will look good on their resume. They are doing it out of economic necessity plain and simple. And why should that be a negative? Also, getting a “day job” in the current market isn’t any easier than getting a TT position, so the assumption that a person can just easily switch to another field and cut back to one course a semester is a naïve one. Oh, and on that point, is it really better that a person leave academia for a “day job” and only teach one class, than for them to plug away at 3 or 4 adjuncting positions? Why does that make a person a better candidate for a TT position than adjuncting? Isn’t it better to have a person dedicated to teaching than someone who treats it as a side job—or if not better, at least just as valuable? I don’t understand that one.
What’s so disturbing to me about all of these discussions about how hiring committees choose their new hires is the seeming lack of humanity. It’s like they’re searching for a robot that they can program to their own specific needs and that was “built” following a very specific blueprint (no deviations from said blueprint allowed). If you have had the misfortune of life getting in the way of your career goals, as it sometimes does, it seems you’re screwed.”
First things first: I need to clarify what I was saying (inarticulately) in the initial post, and what I wasn’t saying. What I was saying is this: at my institution, which is teaching-focused, when we hire for the tenure-track, we are not just looking at teaching. Why not? Because, regardless of what the faculty handbook says about teaching being 50% of one’s workload on the tenure-track, the reality is that it’s probably more like 30% of one’s total workload. And teaching will not get you tenure. Not even here. And when we hire for a tenure-track position, we hire with the tenure process in mind.
For this reason, while teaching is one piece of what we’re looking for, and it is important to demonstrate that one won’t be at a loss when one enters the classroom, a candidate can do that by having a consistent record of teaching, which doesn’t require quantity. At a certain point, accumulating courses taught on one’s cv has diminishing returns in terms of marketability. Teaching more and more and more classes doesn’t make a candidate look like a “better” teacher (and teaching multiple sections of comp semester after semester, for example, doesn’t do anything for a candidate who is applying for a literature position), and it can get in the way of the other essential qualities that successful candidates possess, like strong scholarship and the ability to do administrative and service tasks. Not because teaching a lot of classes in itself means that you can’t do the other stuff – just that teaching is intense and exhausting work, work that is made even more difficult when one is in a contingent position without adequate resources. If teaching is going to get in the way of publishing, or if it is going to get in the way of developing the administrative skill set that you will need to succeed in the job, then doing more and more teaching is not going to make you a stronger candidate. It might make you a stronger candidate to work at Starbucks and teach one class a semester to keep yourself current with teaching, if that means that it allows you to be innovative in that one class that you teach, and if that means that you can attend to the other parts of your application in a more focused way.
What I wasn’t saying: I at no point said that we did not give equal attention to applications from candidates whose cv includes a lot of adjuncting. We do, and when appropriate, those candidates have been invited for first-round interviews and campus visits, and they have received offers from our department.
But this gets to the “humanity” issue. When we choose candidates to interview, no, we aren’t thinking about anything other than the application materials in front of us, and how well those materials match what we ask for in our advertisement. Which, frankly, I think is appropriate. We are trying to hire a colleague, and we need that colleague to do a particular job. It would be unethical – and potentially in violation of laws about equitable hiring practices – to let factors beyond the application materials influence hiring decisions. Does that hurt some candidates? Probably. But it also helps some candidates who might otherwise face discrimination because of some aspect of their personal-life profile. Finally: I don’t know of any job in the world in which humanity is a primary factor in the hiring process. How would you judge whose life circumstances count more than another person’s? And if those criteria were primary, how would that relate to getting a candidate who will do the most effective job completing the work of the position, which, after all, is supposed to be the point?
Let me be clear: I am not in any way disparaging part-time faculty or saying that teaching part-time disqualifies a person from a tenure-track position. And I agree that my part-time colleagues are, for the most part, incredibly dedicated teachers, and that they do their jobs often in the face of incredible adversity.
But at the end of the day, let’s say I’m on a search committee, and I have to evaluate, say, 200 applications for just one position. It’s likely that at least a quarter of those applications will come from candidates who are adjuncts. So let’s say that we throw out everybody who’s not a part-timer. That still would leave us with 50 candidates for just one position. What criteria am I going to use to narrow the pool from 50 down to one? I’m going to look at innovation in teaching in the field in which we are hiring (not the number of courses taught); I’m going to look at consistency of scholarly engagement; I’m going to look at the person’s ability to carry the very heavy administrative and service load that goes with tenure-track employment at my institution. And 49 adjuncts will still be left out in the cold.
The hiring process is brutal. And even if we disqualified recently degreed folks or folks who somehow escaped freeway-flying (which, let’s note, is “offensive” and “appalling” in the opposite direction), that would not mean that every candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for a job ad would ultimately get hired on the tenure-track. The jobs just aren’t there.
So, finally, I want to object to the implication that tenure-track faculty are awful gatekeepers who are trying to deny access to the privileges of tenure-track employment, that we are trying to reinforce a caste system in the academy, with haves and have-nots. I mean, maybe some people are like that, but I don’t know any of them. I would love it if we could hire enough tenure-track faculty – or hell, even full-time lecturers along with tenure-track faculty – to staff all of the courses that my department offers, not in the least because it would help to ease the service and administrative burdens that distract me from my teaching..
Tenure-track faculty and adjunct faculty are on the same side, or at least they should be.
Dr. C, I think you explained the issues really well in your previous post and here. Thanks. I would also add that I look for someone who’s been adjuncting a couple of years to be able to talk in more sophisticated ways about their teaching, to talk about stuff they’ve tried, how they’ve learned to meet the curricular needs of a different department or school. That is, I’m looking to see that someone who’s been adjuncting has learned from that experience and can contribute more as a result.
And thanks for your final paragraphs. I’d love to hire more than one person from the pool of 100+ applicants for jobs to my department, but the fact is, there’s one job, and we can only hire one person. The job market is brutal, more brutal than when I was on it (and we thought it was pretty horrid then), but the brutality is systemic.
Spot on! I’m at a teaching intensive PUI, and we are currently running a search. We’d love to see an applicant with a ton of teaching experience, but that person still has to have a clearly articulated research plan, supported by the literature, and achievable with undergrad researchers. We get that someone adjunct ing probably hasn’t been doing a ton of active research, but that person has to show us that they’ll be able to meet out handbook guidelines by year 6.
I hear and like and appreciate everything you’re saying here. I just think it’s hard for adjuncts to feel like anybody is on their side. Sympathy from TT and tenured folks can feel like salt in an open wound. Yes, the problem is systemic but you’re part of the system. I’m not saying to be hostile. I guess I just understand the energy behind the original comment.
On the other hand, no one should look at adjuncting as a primary means of employment/bill paying/children feeding.
I really love Crazy’s response here. It describes the hiring practices at my institution almost exactly.. But I must say, I had a real issue with the following comment from Fubecona:
“Oh, you thought you should be at home with your child for the years before she started school. Your spouse got a promotion and moved across the country and you gave up a full-time position because you decided to go along too? That’s fabulous; too bad you gave up that job for some worthless adjuncting gig just so you could keep your family together.”
I don’t think that Fubecona is particularly talking about her specific experience. She is giving examples. Still, I hear this from part time (female) instructors in academia with a fair amount of frequency and it really irks me. If a woman decides to enact the fantasy role of the ideal heterosexual woman and follow her husband or stay at home with her child, then fine, that’s her choice. But she can’t expect to pick up her career where it left off. NO career is like that. I suppose it also irks me because being a heterosexual woman with children isn’t a particularly difficult subject position to occupy. Know what’s difficult? Being gay or being an unmarried woman or even being a career minded woman. If gay people or career minded women experience a tiny bit of an advantage in any aspect of life, people whine and moan about the unfairness of it all. You can either choose to stay home with your children/follow your husband about the country and experience all the privileges that come with that or you can choose to follow your career and experience the privileges (and the hardships) that come with academia. You don’t get both.
Along these lines, this job requires you to move. That’s the sucky part of an otherwise amazing career. I moved 2000 miles from my family to a town where I knew no one. I know people now and I love where I live but if I had my druthers, I would move back to where I am from. But I made the choice to move for the job. Nobody gets to point on a map and decide that they are going to find an academic position in the same town where their husband works. It doesn’t work that way.
I have some really wonderful friends who haven’t been able to find work in this terrible market and are willing to move for the position and for them I have an immense amount of sympathy and I hope they all find the work they so richly deserve. But to the people that stamp their feet and demand a job in the same town as their spouse? Or demand time off to “stay at home?” My sympathy is limited. And that doesn’t make me exploitive or academia a caste system..
Word. We’re down five full-time faculty members in a small department. We’ve gone from double digits of faculty to single digits. We’re hiring two new positions in the next year, in a sub-field determined by top-level administration interests. There are some fabulous scholar-teachers who we would love to consider, seeing their experience as adjuncts here or elsewhere and we know we can’t. I know that other departments and other programs face similar dilemmas when they finally can hire – they can’t afford to consider X or Y because they need a new colleague who can cover not only this subfield but also this other they’ve been without since So-and-so left or retired four years earlier.
I’m not saying our pain is comparable to that of the underemployed and unemployed candidates who’re almost all really fabulous prospects. I’m only saying that we are incredibly frustrated at how few jobs we can offer and the corners into which we’re backed when we start to make those short-lists.
@Anastasia – Thanks for your comment. I totally see where you’re coming from, and, for what it’s worth, the reason I made this a post rather than just responding in comments was in part because I, too, understood the energy behind the original comment. One of the things that I think is most destructive is the fact that there is this separation between t-t and adjunct perspectives. It’s not useful, and it doesn’t really help to produce positive change. I totally get that an adjunct might find my commentary insufferable – maybe even *should* find it insufferable. But until we start talking to each other, that’s not going to change, yeah? So I’m not sure if I succeeded in starting that conversation, but that was actually why I did this as a post rather than as a comment, if that makes sense. It shouldn’t be an afterthought.
Now, regarding me being part of the system. Yep, I totally am. But here’s the thing: Adjuncts are part of that same system – they’re just disenfranchised and fucked over participants. I suppose what I’m pointing out here is that we are ALL complicit. Now, it’s fair to note that if you’re complicit and you’re benefiting (as I am), then you have more responsibility. And I think that’s true. And this is why I’ve done EVERYTHING in my power to mentor and to assist (in the form of rec letters, observing classes, looking at cvs and job materials and giving feedback, vetting manuscripts, etc.) adjuncts in my department with getting the fuck out of here. I have that power, and that’s the sort of power I like to use. Also, I do think it’s my responsibility to do that, even if it’s a very small thing to do. But I don’t know how useful it is to set up an us vs. them thing, whether it’s tenured/ t-t folks setting it up to pretend that they got there on merit, or whether it’s adjuncts setting it up to pretend that they are somehow not part of it all, too. I think the better position for all of us is to unite and to fight, as much as we can do (and we’re all limited in that, but we can do what we can do).
@Alexandra – I get where you’re coming from, but I also want to state clearly that I don’t want this comment thread to become a forum for some sort of mommy wars/ child-free vs. child-having business. (Not saying that you did that – just I see the potential for that to emerge.) The reason I handled the “humanity” issue the way that I did in my post is because, ultimately, none of this is *about* people taking time out to be with their kids, or time off to care for ailing parents, or whatever. We all have shit in our personal lives, and I don’t want to be the arbiter of what counts and what doesn’t, just as I don’t want to be the arbiter of what counts and what doesn’t when my students miss class, which is why I’m not the sort of professor that requires a death certificate to prove a dead relative, or whatever. And, let’s note, it’s not only female academics that bring up the whole “but we’re PEOPLE” argument: that happens from folks with penises as well. I’m not interested in trying to decide who’s “more” feminist, or who is more realistic about the profession, or whatever. My fantasy (totally a fantasy, let’s note) is that we’d realize that everybody has personal circumstances that get in the way of career, and we’d give everybody equal leeway without asking people to offer up some confessional shit about how their things are SO FUCKING IMPORTANT, but at the same time, in capitalism, of course the job doesn’t give a shit about those. The best I think that we can do is to try to give everybody a fair shot, within the parameters of capitalism since that’s our system,
At any rate, I just want to note for the record that I don’t want to debate about the relative merits of staying home with young children vs. caring for old parents vs. dealing with a disability vs. conducting a long-distance marriage vs. being single in a rural area vs. whatthefuckever. This blog has no patience for the oppression Olympics.
I adjuncted for five years and got a TT job, starting in the 2011-12 school year. So this is my second year on the TT. I am very grateful for my job, and I don’t think that I could have gotten it without those five years of adjuncting. Being part-time taught me how to be a better teacher, how to prioritize, how to play the academic game. So when it came down to my interview at my school, I was able to talk about teaching in a better way than someone who may have just been a TA in a composition class. It helped that I had three years of experience teaching Shakespeare, for instance.
That said, I could not have been an adjunct for five years without having a sugar daddy (or as I like to call him, a splenda daddy, since we’ve never been rich). Having a husband outside of academia, who was able to move anywhere in the world to be with me because he could telecommute made my TT job possible. I wouldn’t have wanted to split up my two kids and my husband for a job, even if the job was what I’d been working toward for more than ten years. If we would have had to live in different cities, I would have given up my career ambitions to keep the family together. That’s not necessarily a gender thing. It’s a practical thing — he was the one who had a full-time job. What? If he weren’t able to telecommute, was he supposed to give that up to move to a one-year VAP with me? That doesn’t make any sense. We wouldn’t have been able to make rent, let alone eat food on a regular basis. Thankfully, he WAS able to telecommute, and we all lived happily ever after — so far.
I also made the home-work balance work for me as an adjunct by teaching mostly at night. That way, I could spend time with the kiddos and not have total mommy guilt, and I was able to keep my teaching foot in the door. It worked out. It won’t always work out for everyone. But figuring out what will work for you as an individual is important. A lot of an academic career, to me, depends on what you’re willing to put up with. (Or maybe that’s just life in general.)
I was on the job market for 4 years and applied to probably more than 200 jobs. I was bitter and ready to give up toward the end. When I got the job, I was surprised as hell because I’d become so used to disappointment. So yes, I sympathize mightily with adjuncts, and I try to be helpful however and whenever I can. It’s quite a problem, and I’m not sure it’s going to change any time soon.
I’ve often been disappointed by the way discussions of hiring strategy and job-hunting strategy degenerate into discussions of tact, and usually people end up discussing tact because of cries of the heart like Fubecona’s. This pattern bothered me even when I was a long-suffering job candidate. Like several commentators, I am baffled by the accusation of lacking humanity. Like several, I am confused as to why tenured and tenure-track faculty would wish to restrict our privileges (I would love to double the size of my department, not least so there would be more people to share the service burden—see Crazy’s point). Like Alexandra Dover, I am disappointed by the assumption that the profession ought to be subsidizing heteronormativity..
I honestly think that’s all many people who have adjuncted for some years are wishing for: some assurance that they have at least the same chance as candidates who have a TT job with a heavy teaching load elsewhere, and comparable publications. One could wish that hiring departments also took into account the difficulty of the candidate’s situation when considering number/pace of publication(s), especially when weighing an ABD or recent Ph.D. with more promise than publications over someone who’s been out for some years and has been producing at a steady if slow rate while carrying a heavy teaching and/or service load. The latter person may actually be the better bet to make tenure, but I think candidates fear with some reason that the former has a better chance. “Promising” hares often — though not always, as Dr. Crazy attests — seem to best tortoises.
For whatever it’s worth, I agree with Dr. Crazy that looking for a full-time job outside of academia with a decent salary and benefits, and adjuncting to keep one’s hand in, makes far more sense for someone who needs to support themselves and/or a family adjuncting alone, which is a losing battle any way you look at it. For most people, I suspect such an arrangement would turn out to be an intermediate step on the way out of academia, but that’s where many of them/us are headed anyway, and at least it might make for a softer landing than other paths out of academia. I adjuncted for five years (and now hold a full-time non-TT job that may eventually prove untenable as well, for one of several reasons), and “I’m adjuncting to support myself/my family” just doesn’t make sense to me as an argument. Maybe in some places, in the current economy, adjuncting really is the best option for learning a living, but I suspect that most people would find, if they looked around, better-paying options.
I share your fantasy, Dr. Crazy.
I think we need to remember that people make all sorts of personal decisions for all sorts of personal reasons. And many of those personal decisions aren’t ideal professional decisions, but we need to own that and recognize the professional consequences.
I taught a lot as an adjunct, while I was finishing my PhD. It gave me the time flexibility to conduct my research (that the FT job I had previously did not) and I earned more money than RA jobs would get me. It gave me valuable teaching experience, which I needed. There was definitely a diminishing return, both in terms of what any hiring committee would care about and in terms of personal gain (though I needed more experience than perhaps a more natural or confident teacher did). In contrast, a friend took out huge student loans. That friend is now extremely accomplished, but has a huge student loan debt. My publication record is much less strong, I have a job, but at a much less prestigious place. Our different paths aren’t only about those decisions, but those decisions did influence our paths.
I do get the pressure of feeling like you’re fighting against significant and unfair disadvantages. And that sucks. But, hiring committees will always look for signs of tenurability. (I do think that in a department like mine, promising doesn’t always best the tortoises, as contingentcassandra calls them — though we will absolutely look for the slow/steady publications. I suspect that is more common in more elite departments).
I appreciate your response to my comments Dr. Crazy and you did clarify some things for me. I had gotten the sense from your original post (the one which I responded to) that you were saying hiring committees would dismiss an adjunct working “piece-meal” over someone who had a “day job,” so thank you for clarifying that point. Also, I do realize that the hiring process isn’t really about considering the personal struggles of each candidate, nor should it be. Obviously that would be both impractical, and as you pointed out, highly problematic. I do understand that. But it does seem like (and I’m sure this is a Pollyana fantasy—one which it sounds like you may share) that there could be more room in Academia for those who have followed a less traditional academic path (like someone who took time off for personal reasons). But I know that at the end of the day, it’s highly competitive and there has to be some way to “weed” people out.
Also, I understand that a person has to own the choices they make, and accept that those choices may negatively impact their career. It is what it is. But that doesn’t mean it’s not frustrating just the same. And I was venting. So thank you for taking my comments seriously. I didn’t realize you had responded and honestly, just the fact that you did respond is validating to me. I realize I may have come off as a bit hostile (I get worked up) so I really appreciate you not dismissing what I said as just some irrational rant made by an overworked and frustrated adjunct. It feels good to be heard.
Also, I’d like to say, I agree with what Anastasia said: “I just think it’s hard for adjuncts to feel like anybody is on their side. Sympathy from TT and tenured folks can feel like salt in an open wound. “ It does often feel like no one cares. Adjuncting, more often than not is such a thankless job (and I imagine full-timers feel that way too sometimes) and then when I read blogs and comments online about how adjuncting doesn’t really help one advance in academia, it’s just so disheartening. I feel stuck–like I’m caught in a catch 22. I have tried to get other jobs outside of academia but haven’t had any success so far (I couldn’t even get an interview at Starbucks which I decided to try for because they offer benefits even to part-time workers). It seems like, outside academia, people see all that teaching on my resume and figure, all she can do is teach. Or see the education and say, she’s overqualified. And inside academia it’s also, all she does is teach or she got her degree 6 years ago. I feel I can’t win. I’m a single mom and I don’t have the luxury of cutting back on the number of classes I teach (when I’m lucky enough to get the number necessary to survive), so I teach at 3-4 schools at any given time. Somehow I’ve managed to stay afloat (and off government assistance) this way for almost 3 years now, but it’s stressful never knowing if I will get enough classes in the next term and I’m not sure how much longer I can carry on this way. Needless to say, I’m not doing all this teaching because I think it will help my career, I’m doing it because it’s the only work I can find right now. I hope that eventually I can find a full-time job; at this point, I don’t care if it’s in academia or not. Anyway, I’m just rambling now. Sorry if I sound whiny, there are probably things I should do differently, and I am seriously looking into ways to transition out of academia. I should stop allowing the system to take advantage of me, slowly I am coming to this realization…that ultimately I am the one that has to take control of my career path.
Again, I do appreciate your response. It is an important conversation and one that we shouldn’t shy away from. And, thank you to all those who commented. I appreciate the dialogue.
I’m so glad that you commented back, fubecona! Part of the reason that I made your comment the material for a post, rather than just responding in a comment, was that I thought it deserved more space, if that makes sense. I’m also glad that my response was helpful – who knows whether those things will be, you,know?
Also: though I don’t know anything about your situation, I want to suggest that the thing that would be most useful to you is a mentor that really gets the situation you’re in and who really has your best interests at heart – so not a person who wants you to become a “mini-me” but rather somebody who really wants to assist you in getting to your own best personal situation, and who has whatever it takes to help you to get there. I think of this in part because I’m fielding requests for letters of recommendation right now, and I’m forcing those students to come talk to me about why they are thinking about applying to grad school and asking them to really think about what they want in their lives. I am not a professor who says “just don’t do it” – and, frankly, I’ve had students who not only thought that this was their path and pursued it but who are doing great after. But: I am not interested in reproducing myself at all: I think it’s a victory when I have a conversation with a student and they realize that grad school isn’t necessarily what they want. A lot of times I’m the first person who’ve ever indicated they could do something else, you know? So I just feel like you need a person who cares about you more than they care about replicating themselves – or at least that’s one thing that would be helpful.
Again, I don’t know all of the details, but you deserve BETTER than what you describe. EVERYBODY does. And you CAN have better than that. Does it mean an Alt-ac career? potentially. Does it mean shifting gears altogether? Possibly. The point is: I don’t think you’re being whiny. I think that your situation sucks, and anybody WOULD whine when it sucks that way. What matters is not whether others (me, anybody else) perceives you as being whiny. What matters is that you find a career path that works and that doesn’t shit all over you. If it helps, feel free to email me personally. Seriously. I’m not just saying that. reassignedtime at gmail. I’m not saying that I can solve all the things, but I’m happy to try to use what I know to point you in a productive direction. Life’s to short to be in the place that you’re in.
This is a great statement of the issues, Dr. C. When I’m on a search committee, I’m really interested in what someone can bring to our program. I was delighted last year when we hired someone who had been on the market for 5 years, but I was delighted because ze was *exactly* the person we needed in that position — just as the person we hired the year before right out of grad school was also a great choice.
My instinct in reading applications is to like candidates who have clearly had difficult and unconventional paths. But in this job market, that’s at least half the applicants for a t-t position in the humanities. Where I think being humane (and human) comes into the process is understanding of context in assessing a record — whether it be quantity of publication, or venues, or whatever. If you have too rigid a checklist, you’ll miss people you might want to have.
In terms of the structural problems, ladder faculty need to think of the ways they can be allies to adjuncts on our own campuses. But our ability to change the financial model of US higher education is limited (and varies by institution). I try to do it, though I confess I would be a better ally if I didn’t do so much service. . .
Hi, Tenured person here. Very sympathetic to all that’s been said and also very grateful that in my discipline there is much less adjuncting (though more than there used to be) and that I didn’t have to go through that particular brand of hell.
Working (and thinking) inside the system as I do, I have to say the solution is fewer PhDs. What’s happening is that there aren’t very many t-t slots, there are many smart people who worked very hard through grad school, went into debt, faced down all sorts of hardship in order to finish their schooling, and inevitably some — nay, most — of them are not going to find jobs. If we keep putting the same numbers of people through the system, then unless money starts pouring from the heavens for universities to hire a LOT more faculty, this is not going to improve.
What you can do: vote against your department’s proposal to start a PhD program. Refuse to take on students. I know this sounds bad. It also makes it so that the students who shone in college are the only ones who will get a chance at a PhD, and the late bloomers will be kept out at the gate. This is also unfair. But is it more unfair than letting ten times as many students in as could possibly find employment???
So I’m a first-time responder and long-time lurker … I dig this site like (nearly) no other and it is in my top-10 queue every morning. So thanks, Dr. Crazy, for making such a great space and for being wicked smart (and for drawing some deliciously smart folks to your blog). To the point here: why are folks romanticizing the life of the mind? I get the desire to pursue your dream of academic living, but when the academy clearly isn’t accepting most people who desire to live among its ranks, why aren’t people moving on so as to make a living? Rather than keep pressing to be within an institution that doesn’t want most people, why not just leave? The skills we have are transferable; we’ve just been sold a bill that they aren’t. I admire and appreciate wanting to be a part of the academy, but selling your soul (and your credit rating, your time, your life with your family) to do so is only hurting anyone who does it. It doesn’t hurt the academy. Humans do populate hiring committees, but the institution is not a human being (Citizens United notwithstanding).
I agree with ‘o’, that unless we can magically make massively more money pour into university hiring budgets, the only aspect of this problem we’re likely to have control over is the other end — not bringing more people into the discipline than we can ethically expect can find decent jobs afterwards.
My sisters are doctors; the AMA doesn’t allow more people into medical school than there are jobs for afterwards — if you get in, and if you graduate, there will be a job as a doctor for you, somewhere in America. I wish we could guarantee as much for our graduate students.
It may sound harsh, but what that commenter fubarcona was basically saying was that she deserves an A for effort. Academia doesn’t work that way, nor does any other profession. No one really gives a shit about what obstacles you overcame to do what you did, nor do they care about what other shit you have to do in your life besides pursue your profession. They care about what you have to offer professionally that is relevant to the job to be filled. Period.
[...] Reassigned time discusses, among other things, how we wish we could hire more folks. [...]
I don’t think that’s true, Comradde PhysioProffe. Despite her earlier comments about “life getting in the way,” Fubucona’s last post suggests that she does not believe she should be simply rewarded for her effort—or compensated for her suffering. Let’s remember that she is making a contribution: teaching a heavy load well enough to be re-hired is an achievement, even if it is common enough to be of little help when it comes to getting a tenure-track position. She is in a predicament where any efforts she might make now do little or nothing to advance her career; her career, to the extent that she has one, is shaped entirely by the need to put food on the table. She is right to observe that her focus on teaching should not be read as her statement about who she really is. If you are so busy teaching that you cannot publish, then that is a problem insofar as you are not publishing, but a search committee would be wrong to treat a heavy teaching load as a gesture freely chosen; it is a twitch, not a wink. Ironically, in many tenure-track jobs, Fubucona’s duties would not be remarkably different from her current ones. |
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Braz. arch. biol. technol. vol.53 no.5 Curitiba Sept./Oct. 2010
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Evaluation of the use of vinasse as a biostimulation agent for the biodegradation of oily sludge in soil
Sérgio Henrique Rezende CrivelaroI; Adriano Pinto MarianoI,*; Luis Tadeu FurlanII; Renato Almeida GonçalvesII; Paulo Negrais SeabraIII; Dejanira de Franceschi de AngelisI
IDepartamento de Bioquímica e Microbiologia; Instituto de Biociências; Universidade Estadual Paulista; Av. 24-A; 1515; C. P.: 199; 13506-900; Rio Claro - SP - Brasil
IIRefinaria de Paulínia-REPLAN (Petrobras); Paulínia - SP - Brasil
IIICentro de Pesquisas e Desenvolvimento Leopoldo Américo Miguez de Mello (Petrobras); Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
ABSTRACT
This work aimed to study the effect of vinasse on the biodegradation in soil of oily sludge from the Replan-Petrobras oil refinery. The Bartha respirometric method was used to verify the efficiency of the treatments with soil, oily sludge (7 and 14% m/m) and soil moisture adjustment with or without vinasse (0.11 mL/g dry soil) for 121 days. Although an increase in the soil microbial population was obtained with the vinasse, it demonstrated not to be adequate to enhance the biodegradation efficiency of the oily sludge in soil, since there was no difference between the CO2 produced from treatments with or without vinasse after the complete consumption of the vinasse. Thus, the use of vinasse as an amendment to biodegradation processes showed not to be efficient under the studied conditions.
Key words: biodegradation, soil, oily sludge, vinasse, landfarming
RESUMO
Este trabalho objetivou estudar o efeito da vinhaça na biodegradação em solo da borra oleosa proveniente da refinaria de petróleo Replan-Petrobras. Foi utilizado o método respirométrico de Bartha para verificar a eficiência de tratamentos constituídos de solo, borra oleosa nas concentrações 7 e 14 % (m/m) e ajuste da umidade do solo com e sem vinhaça (0,11 mL/g solo seco) durante 121 dias. Embora a adição da vinhaça tenha proporcionado um aumento da população microbiana nos tratamentos, esta não se mostrou adequada para aumentar a eficiência de biodegradação da borra oleosa em solo, uma vez que não houve diferença entre o CO2 produzido nos tratamentos com ou sem vinhaça após o consumo total da vinhaça. Assim, o uso da vinhaça como agente estimulante em processos de biodegradação mostrou-se ineficiente nas condições estudadas.
INTRODUCTION
The oil industry is responsible for the generation of high amounts of oily and viscous residues, which are formed during the production, transportation and refining. Such residues, called oily sludge, are basically composed of oil, water, solids, and their characteristics, such as varied composition, make their reutilisation very difficult, and confer on them high recalcitrance. Moreover, incineration of this residue is not recommended due to high energy costs, the potential risk of air pollution and the persistence of PAHs (Ururahy et al., 1998). Thus studies must be carried out aiming the improvement of the current suitable technologies or the development of new ones.
The landfarming system is the most world-wide known technology used to treat the oily sludge. This system is designed to ensure the aerobic biodegradation of the residue in the soil superficial layer (Kataoka, 2001). However, this technology demands long process times and large areas and there is a potential risk of groundwater contamination if the landfarming is not well constructed.
Due to the low biodegradation efficiency observed in the treatments where the oily sludge is mixed with soil (landfarming, biopile, and composting) (Bossert et al., 1984; Mishra et al., 2001; Juteau et al., 2003; Ayotamuno et al., 2007; Machín-Ramírez et al., 2008), nutritional amendment is one of the possibilities to tackle this problem (Brown1 Hahn and Loehr, 1992; Chokshi and Nelson, 2003; Mrayyan and Battikhi, 2004). According to Ururahy et al. (1998), oily sludges possess limited amounts of nitrogen and phosphate, and most of the nitrogen is not available, since it is part of complex structures, relatively inaccessible to microorganisms.
In Brazil, it is very common to dispose vinasse (a by-product of the alcohol distillation process with fertilisation characteristics) in agricultural fields, a process called ferti-irrigation, as a partial or total substitute for mineral fertilisers, mainly potassium. In general, to produce one litre of alcohol, 10 to 15 litres of vinasse are produced, depending on sugar cane quality and the industrial process (Cortez et al., 1992), which corresponds to approximately 170 billion litres per year of this residue in Brazil (Agrianual, 2004).
Considering that the ethanol production in Brazil is in expansion due to a rising internal and world-wide demand for alternative energy sources and that soils have a limited support capability to receive the vinasse, the search for additional application for the vinasse is very important. Thus, this work evaluated the potential use of vinasse as a biostimulation agent for the biodegradation of oily sludge in soil.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Oily sludge and vinasse characteristics
The oily sludge was obtained from Replan/Petrobras oil refinery (Paulinia/SP/Brazil) prior to its disposal in the landfarming system. Vinasse was collected at Usina América (Assis/SP/Brazil). Tables 1 and 2 show the physicochemical characteristics of the oily sludge and vinasse, respectively. The analyses were performed by Icasa laboratory (Instituto Campineiro de Análise de Solo e Adubo - Icasa), according to the methodology proposed by Embrapa (1997).
Soil respirometric experiment
The soil sample was collected from a loan area at a landfill in Rio Claro/SP/Brazil. Until performing the biodegradation experiment, the samples were stored at 5 º C. Table 3 summarises some physicochemical characteristics of the soil sample. The physicochemical analyses were performed by Icasa laboratory according to the methodology proposed by Embrapa (1997). In order to verify the influence of the vinasse in the biodegradation of the oily sludge, a batch biodegradation experiment (121 days) was carried out in Bartha biometer flasks (250 mL) used to measure the microbial CO2 production (Bartha and Pramer, 1965; Régis and Bidoia, 2005; Inazaki et al., 2004; Mariano et al., 2008a-c and 2009b).
Table 4 shows the treatments simulated in the respirometric experiments. The quantity of water or vinasse added to adjust the soil moisture to 64.2% of the soil field capacity was 0.11 mL/g dry soil. For each treatment, the biometer flasks were prepared in triplicates (3 x 50 g of soil) and incubated at 27 º C in the dark. The CO2 produced for 1.5 minute through the ascarite filters. At the end of the experiment, replicates of each treatment were thoroughly mixed together for microbiological analysis.
Total heterotrophic bacteria and fungi were counted by using the pour plate technique on Plate Count Agar (PCA) and Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA + plus antibiotic), respectively. The plate counts were performed as follows: samples of 1 g of soil were added to 9 mL of 0.85 % sterile saline solution in test tubes and agitated mechanically for 2 minutes. After appropriate serial dilutions, 1 mL of the suspension were spread over the surface of duplicate petri dishes and incubated for 48 h at 35 º C (bacteria) or 28 º C (fungi). The total heterotrophic bacteria count was carried out at the beginning and at end of the respirometric experiment.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The daily CO2 productions in the respirometric experiment are represented in Figures 1 to 3, where each error bar represents one SD (standard deviation) of three replicates. The evolution of the CO2 production in treatment 2 (soil + vinasse) (Fig. 1) showed that the vinasse was practically totally biodegraded in approximately 40 days after being applied to the soil. When considering the treatments with oily sludge and vinasse (Fig.2 and 3), a similar behaviour was observed, i.e. the CO2 production in the treatments with vinasse initially differentiate from the controls and after similar period (40 days), it decreased until reaching values next to the controls. Thus, since there was no difference between the CO2 produced from the treatments with or without vinasse after the complete consumption of the vinasse, it showed that the vinasse did not biostimulate the biodegradation of the oily sludge at the mineralization level. It is important to emphasise that mineralization studies involving measurements of total CO2 production can provide excellent information on the biodegradability potential of hydrocarbons (Balba et al., 1998).
The microorganisms (total heterotrophic bacteria and fungi) counts carried out at the initial and final times of the respirometric experiment are shown in Figures 4 and 5. In almost all counts, the treatments with vinasse had a microbial population greater at the final time than the controls without vinasse. The exception was verified in the total heterotrophic bacteria count for treatments with an oily sludge concentration of 7 % (treatments 3 and 4, Fig. 5). It indicated that generally vinasse had a positive effect on the soil microbial population, overcoming the toxicity of the oily sludge that could have negative effects on the microbiot, as observed by Mielniczuk (1991).
The increase in the soil microbial population caused by the vinasse was also observed by Prata et al. (2001) and Mariano et al. (2009a) in their biodegradation experiments. However, as observed by Hickman and Novak (1989), the total microbial biomass could be a poor predictor for determining the biodegradation potential, mainly because the active biomass could differ in species composition and in metabolic regimes. Certainly these additional microorganisms preferentially biodegraded the more labile carbon sources as the glycerol present in the vinasse (Rodella et al., 1983; Prata et al., 2001); otherwise, a marked decrease in the CO2 production after the consumption of the vinasse would not be observed.
CONCLUSIONS
Although an increase in the soil microbial population was obtained with the vinasse, it demonstrated not to be adequate to enhance the bioremediation efficiency of the oily sludge at the mineralization level. Thus, the use of vinasse as an amendment to biodegradation processes showed not to be efficient under the studied conditions.
ACKOWLEDGMENTS
The authors acknowledge Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP) (PRH-05) for the financial support, and REPLAN/PETROBRAS and Usina América for supplying oily sludge and vinasse, respectively.
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Received: June 13, 2008; Revised: February 09, 2009; Accepted: February 04, 2010.
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The Reign of News Radio
From Quill magazine, November 1959, pp. 49-52:
Radio News Has Matured Since World War II
By WILLIAM J. SMALL
• In the beginning there was a newscast—and that's how radio began.
Actually the first newscast preceded radio as we know it by some nine weeks when experimental station 8MK, operated by the Detroit News, broadcast Michigan's primary election results on August 31, 1920. The first regular commercial radio station—KDKA, Pittsburgh—went on the air November 2, 1920, with one Leo Rosenberg reading the Cox-Harding election results. They say reception was fine up to seventy-five miles away.
While only a handful of "hams" heard that broadcast, four years later the election victory of Calvin Coolidge was heard by an estimated ten million radio listeners. Even recalcitrant Coolidge must have been impressed. He might be even more impressed, were he alive today, to find that those few words he uttered with such infrequency might be quoted on newscasts over 3,600 radio stations in business today.
• Despite its getting off on a good news foot, radio neglected daily news coverage for the next decade or so. It did, however, concentrate on that field in which it to this day performs superbly: the special event. From the abdication speech of Edward VIII to political convention coverage to the 1937 Ohio Valley flood, it was on the scene with the excitement of the voices of those in the news.
My concern here is less with these special items than with regular news coverage, though I cannot resist repeating the famed moment in 1937 as American radio prepared to cover the coronation of King George VI, an elaborate coverage that called for fifty-eight microphones, thirty-two of them in Westminster Abbey alone. Still, the Columbia Broadcasting System asked the British Broadcasting Corporation to help set up more originating points, namely in a moving car along the two-mile parade route that had only a few observation points.
• When the BBC refused the roving mike, the Americans pressed the point, asking, "What if some crackpot should take a shot at the King?" Replied a staid British broadcaster, "In that unfortunate event, we would consider it a matter for Scotland Yard, not the BBC."
Returning to early radio and broadcast news, we might note that in the early thirties, newspaper owners felt it unfortunate that radio had come about, considering news a matter for print and not the microphone. As radio began to attract advertisers, newspapers began to look uncomfortably at this upstart medium which transmitted top events so rapidly that it threatened the cherished on-the-street "extra."
A number of individual newspapers tried to curtail airwave competition by applying pressures to the news services. As early as 1922, the Associated Press warned its members that broadcasting its news was contrary to AP by-laws.
• For the 1932 elections, CBS contracted with the United Press to get election results for some $1,000. Just before the eventful day, UP pulled out, noting that UP's income was derived almost entirely from newspapers and the temper of publishers was such that if UP sold service to CBS, it would lose thousands of dollars. Fortunately for radio, AP didn't know about this. Fearing a loss to its competitor should AP credits fail to get on the air, that wire service offered its election bulletins to both CBS and NBC for nothing. As it turned out, UP and International News Service somehow became equally available for much the same reason.
Publishers protested loud and strong. In April of 1933, the AP Board of Directors withdrew all service to radio networks. That same year, UP and INS suspended service to radio under strong persuasion from the Radio Committee of the American Newspaper Publishers Association.
Then a remarkable thing happened, due to two remarkable men. NBC news chief A. A. Schecter and his CBS counterpart, Paul W. White, brashly decided to go into competition with the giants of the wire services.
Paul White, a former UP editor who became one of the greatest figures of news by radio, began to gather his own news staff in 1933 when the advertising manager of General Mills offered to pay half the cost if CBS could manage to keep it under $3,000 a week. The Columbia News Service came into being in September of 1933. It took less than a month to get underway with White setting up bureaus in New York, Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles. The managers of these bureaus, in turn, lined up correspondents in virtually every city over 20,000 population by the simple expediency of paying them higher space rates than newspapers did. For overseas coverage White bought Exchange Telegraph, a British news agency, and for financial news, a subscription to the Dow Jones ticker which, on the side, moved quite a bit of Washington news.
Over at NBC, Schecter set up what he called his Scissors-and-Paste-Pot Press Association. He'd clip news leads from newspapers and then would make rich the AT&T, RCA, Western Union, Postal Telegraph and Mackay Radio by calling or wiring news sources for details. It produced a remarkable number of scoops and added dimension to many a story.
• In later years, Schecter told how he once clipped a British newspaper and had Lowell Thomas broadcast a story about a monkey that carried a bag containing 10,000 rupees into the Indian jungle. The story was days, perhaps months, old but the Lowell Thomas report created such a stir that two days later the monkey story was carried by an American press association.
Newspapers responded to White's new service by dropping CBS listings from their daily radio log. But by the end of 1933, the networks, the newspapers and the wire services were ready to talk things over. They met in the Hotel Biltmore in New York and signed the ten-point "Biltmore agreement."
• For publishers, it appeared to be a smashing victory. It set up a special news bureau called the Press Radio Bureau which was wholly supported by the networks and was to provide material for two unsponsored five-minute newscasts, one after 9:30 a.m. and the other after 9:00 p.m. each day. In addition, special bulletins involving news of "transcendental importance" could be broadcast if followed by the statement, "See your local newspaper for further details." Of the Biltmore settlement, White later wrote, "Radio had given up income, some integrity and a glorious opportunity."
But the battle wasn't the war. Radio networks soon decided that Winchell, Thomas, Boake Carter and Kaltenborn were not news reporters but "commentators." As such, they could be sponsored.
• Meanwhile, a number of radio stations sought news service and began to find it. The Yankee Network service came out of WNAC, Boston. Some radio men have noted that Boston newspapers made no threats to remove program listings of WNAC. The station was operated by John Shepard, owner of a department store that bought considerable advertising in Boston newspapers.
At the same time, a former Columbia News Service rewrite man, Herbert Moore, started Transradio Press which sold directly to radio for sponsorship. By May of 1935, UP and INS—neither enthusiastic supporters of the Biltmore pact—began selling to radio. AP held out for a while but by 1940 was permitting sponsorship of its news on radio.
Radio, freed of the problem of news services, found itself tied down in another area in which newspapers had complete freedom. In 1941, in the famous Mayflower case involving WAAB, Boston, owned by the Mayflower Broadcasting Corporation, the Federal Communications Commission ruled that a licensee cannot use radio to advocate preferred causes. Interestingly enough, the position that radio should not editorialize had majority industry support. However, within five years broadcasters changed their stand and began attacking the Mayflower decision. In 1949, the FCC ruled that a licensee could express his opinions, providing that editorials were fair and not one-sided.
• Today, ten years later, radio hears much talk of editorializing and hundreds of stations claim they do it. This writer remains skeptical, noting that the number who editorialize on anything other than the evils of sin and the glories of motherhood, the horrors of traffic accidents and the wonders of "the American way" is still a small percentage of those on the air.
• It is impossible in so short a space to list the many wonders of radio news coverage. One might recall such thrilling moments as Kaltenborn in 1936 giving an eye-witness account of a pitched battle in the Spanish Civil War from a haystack, Max Jordan from Munich as a world catches fire, William L. Shirer from Prague as the flames spread, Edward R. Murrow bringing the Battle of Britain to homes in Iowa and Idaho, George Hicks with his eye-witness description of D-Day as planes strafed the ship he broadcast from, or James Bowen's thrilling account of the scuttling of Graf Spee.
• Radio news had its finest hour in World War II and has been traveling along at a merry clip ever since. Networks today have larger news staffs than the biggest of newspapers. Small stations have aggressive, professional newsmen, the match of most any reporter in town. The accomplishments of radio news have earned, sometimes grudgingly, the respect of journalists everywhere. This is not to say that all radio news is professional, but where it is done well it can be superb.
Radio has the advantages of speed and intimacy. It is speed that no other can match. When Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war in 1917, some remote regions of the nation got the news weeks later. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt made a similar request in 1941, radio listeners everywhere heard his voice sooner than some Congressmen in the back of the hall in which he spoke.
• With speed, radio has the intimacy of the voices of those making news or those on the scene reporting it. Hundreds of instances pop up daily but to take a more recent example, how can mere print match the snarling exchange between Senator McClellan and Teamster Hoffa?
On the other hand, radio is strangled by time limitations, though less than television, which devotes less time to news and more of news time to the minute-snatching monster called film. Only a good newspaper can give the full detail and the full background day after day. As more and more newspaper editors and publishers recognize that broadcast news actually whets the appetite of their readers for more detail, they abandon the bitterness of the press-radio war of the thirties.
Radio newsmen have a first rate professional organization in the Radio-Television News Directors Association. One can foresee the day that it will match the national newspaper associations in prestige.
• The most serious threat to radio today is that infection called "modern radio" or "rock-n-roll radio." These stations, unfortunately increasing in number as imitators keep appearing, fill the airwaves with screaming sirens. They offer a hopped-up "news" format that runs the gamut from rape to ravage. In the long run—as with the "yellow journalism" of the printed page—this, too, shall pass, leaving behind a few stalwart practitioners.
The whistle-blowing school of radio news was made possible by the impact of television on radio programming, with the juke-box replacing drama, public affairs, decent news coverage and special events. The good stations remain, however, and will regain stage center when the raucous sounds wear thin. The good stations are turning more and more to news and public affairs to fill the void left as comedy and drama switch to television, leaving disc jockeys behind them.
• There are encouraging signs of more local and network news activity in radio. Longer radio news programs, news commentary, increasing editorial activity and discussion programs will become the core of important stations in every city, just as they already are in many cities.
• Radio offers tremendous service to the national defense as the one medium that can still move news faster and to more places (including moving vehicles, darkened bedrooms, work and play areas) than any other means of man-made communication. In times of emergency, people will turn to their radios first as they always have since the home set first broadcast the sputterings of Adolph Hitler and revealed the need for an informed public to get its information fast.
One can foresee the day when Washington will erase its prejudice of many years standing and permit radio coverage of House hearings as well as the Senate (over Sam Rayburn's final protest) or, even beyond that, full broadcast coverage of Congress in its hallowed halls. For those on Capitol Hill who protest that permitting cameras and microphones there would encourage the filibuster for the home folk, we might note that in New Zealand broadcasts of parliamentary bodies resulted in the electorate defeating long-winded legislators at the very next trip to the ballot box. For those who protest the possible "disruptive" influence of radio and television, one can point to technical advances that permit such coverage in a manner that rivals the silence and skill of Rudolph Valentino stealing into a desert tent.
• These same arguments, of course, apply to the courtroom. The day is fast approaching when the judiciary will recognize the good taste and silent posture which broadcast journalists display today. Like today's less colorful but more professional newspaper photographer, they are a far cry from the flash powder cameraman who made a mockery of the Lindbergh kidnap trial and brought about Canon 35.
As for other areas of restriction on broadcasting, as this is written Congress has taken first steps toward removing the odious restrictions of Section 315 of the FCC code, the equal time for political candidates provision. Here, too, respect for the professional abilities of broadcast journalism brings freedom from restrictions originally meant to prevent irresponsibility.
• The future of radio news is increasingly bright in many places despite the medicine men popping up in others. A public can be fooled part of the time, but when it sees through quackery, it turns to responsible radio news. In turn, this kind of news is the basis for good radio generally.
In the beginning there was a newscast. In the end, there will be more newscasts, using the tools of speed and intimacy to help tell the story of what's happening in our all-too-busy world, why it's happening, and maybe even what to expect next.
_________________BEHIND THE BYLINE
A native of Illinois, William Small has been News Director of Station WHAS and WHAS-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, since 1956. He went to Louisville from Station WLS in Chicago where he also held the post of News Director. Under his direction, programs of WHAS have won a number of citations and awards. Small is secretary of the Louisville Professional Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, is married and has two daughters. This year he is serving as chairman of the fraternity's Committee on Ethics. |
The small carved piece of ivory in the shape of a pomegranate presents an early Hebrew inscription around the neck: "Belonging to the House [of Yahwe]h holy to the priests."[1] This would be the only archaeological find from the 1st Temple of Solomon.[2] It has been dated according to its textual style to 8th century BCE. It may have been used as a scepter top piece, this being evidenced by a hole in its base.
Controversy has also raged about the symbolic fruit on the reverse of the shekels. Though it has been identified both as "an almond stave" and a "lilly with three flowers," the consensus of most numismatists is that the design depicts a pomegranate branch with three fruits.
Because pomegranates contain so many succulent seeds and because their roots take easily to the soil and tend to grow rapidly, many ancient cultures viewed them as a symbol of fertility.[4]
The pomegranate plays a historically prominent role in Jewish art and décor, appearing on pottery lamps, the sides of buildings, and burial fixtures, such as sarcophagi and ossuaries. In the Bible, the pomegranate frequently adorns important religious items, such as the garment of the high priest and the pillars in Solomon’s Temple.
Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them. The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe (Exodus 28:33-34).
... the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network, two rows of pomegranates for each network, decorating the bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars (1 Kings 7:42).
Pomegranates are also mentioned as one of the seven species that blessed the Land of Israel: ... a land of wheat and barley, and vines and fig trees and pomegranates; a land of olive trees and honey (Deuteronomy 8:8).
And even in Jeremiah: The bronze capital on top of one pillar was five cubits high and was decorated with a network of pomegranates of bronze all around. The other pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar. There were ninety-six pomegranates on the sides; the total number of pomegranates above the surrounding network was a hundred (Jeremiah 52: 22-23).
They have also appeared on scrolls, as well as on the Shewbred Table and the Temple Menorah. More specifically, branches with three pomegranates, similar to the ones on the shekels, adorn the marble screen in the synagogue at Hamat Tiberias and decorate a ring found in Jerusalem. The Mishna also mentions three pomegranates referring to the uncleanness of utensils. All utensils [of wood] belonging to private persons [and which are broken by reason of having contracted uncleanness, recover the status of cleanness if their breaches are of] such a size that pomegranates [can pass through them]. The pomegranates of which [the sages] have spoken are three clinging to one another (Kelim 17:1).
Therefore, the branches were used as a measure the amount of space needed to determine ceremonial cleanness.
The number three also has Biblical significance, as it indicates a substantial quantity, and signifies a change of status or definition, as well as completion and perfection.
Furthermore Judaic tradition asserts that every pomegranate holds 613 seeds, representative of the 613 commandments of the Torah (mitzvoth).[5]
The Dead Sea Scrolls. Most of the Dead Sea Scrolls have been dated to between the first century BCE. and the first century CE. They are almost a thousand years older than the oldest Hebrew manuscripts of Biblical texts that have been preserved. The scrolls were discovered in 1947. They are among the most symbolic manuscripts of all Hebrew manuscripts, being examples of this the War of the Sons of Light against the Sons of Darkness (War Scroll), the Community Rule and Isaiah B.[6]
Hebrew manuscript. Dead Sea Scrolls: The Community Rule, Qumran. Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Hebrew manuscript. Dead Sea Scrolls: Manual of Discipline, col. 3, det., Qumrān Cave 1. Granger Collection, N.Y. (Britannica).
The First Jewish Revolt. Instability and conflict were nothing new to Judea in the 1st century of the Common Era. Conquered by the Romans in 63 B. As one of the least assimilated groups in the empire, the Jews were upset by their "ambiguous status" and were also divided politically and spiritually amongst themselves.
Roman-Judeo relations, however, worsened after both the reign of Herod the Great (37-34 BCE) as governor of Galilee, and the official annexation of Judea. Herod, attempting to gain favor with Rome, taxed the Jews heavily and manipulated the Judean elite, also offending them by bringing Roman idols worship to their land. He rebuilt the Temple with hopes of promoting Hellenization, but instead, the Jews viewed it as a symbol of national pride, and it "became a magnet for anti-Roman feeling and activism."
In May of 66 CE, the Roman procurator, Florus, sent troops to plunder Jerusalem, and the Jews retaliated, overpowering Roman garrisons all over Jerusalem. Thus began the First Jewish Revolt. Pressing onward, they continued to recapture Judea, Samaria, and Galilee. From 67 to 68 CE rebels ruled the entire country, and four leaders emerged: John of Giscala, Simon ben Giora, Eleazar the Priest, and Joseph ben Matthias.
The Roman response to this rebellion was predictably brutal. Jews all around the empire were massacred. Wanting to put down the rebellion as soon as possible, the emperor, Nero, sent Flavius Vespasian, to command the Roman troops charged with quelling the Jewish resistance. They first surrounded Galilee, where Joseph ben Matthias led the Jews. Within a few months Galilee had fallen. Joseph eventually became the Roman court historian, renaming himself Flavius Josephus in Roman fashion.
By 68 CE the only remaining Jewish strongholds existed at Jerusalem and Masada; but as Vespasian zeroed in on Jerusalem, Nero died, bringing chaos upon Rome. Vespasian was then proclaimed emperor, and he sent his son Titus to finish putting down the rebellion.
Within Jerusalem, civil war raged among the zealots (led by Eleazar), the Sicarii (led by Simon ben Giora), and one opposing group (led by John of Gishala). Josephus reported that John’s men often paraded the streets in women’s clothing, seducing and killing men for sport.. Furthermore, thousands of Jews inside the city were dying of famine and plague, while Titus continued to pick away at the city’s walls. Once inside, Titus’ troops burned the temple, taking some Jews captive and slaughtering others. An estimated total of 1,100,000 people had died during the course of the war, and the revolt finally ended when the last group of zealots was put down in Masada three years later.
To commemorate their victory, the Romans minted the Judea Capta coins and constructed the Arch of Titus at the highest point of the Via Sacra which leads to the Roman Forum. One scene on the arch features the Roman soldiers plundering the Temple before its destruction.[5]
The Role of Coins in the First Revolt. Before the First Jewish Revolt, the Tyrian shekel—so called because it was originally minted in Tyre before 19 BCE—was the only coin accepted as proper payment for the Jewish Temple tax, an annual half-shekel that every Israelite male over the age of twenty was required to pay. In production since Greek rule before 126 BCE, the Tyrian tetradrachmas remained the standard for this payment long after the Romans took over the land because the Roman coins, now imported from the Far East, contained only 80% silver and were, therefore, of poorer quality than their Tyrian counterparts (95% purity). Specifically for the reason that the new silver pieces were of too poor quality to satisfy the laws about the Temple tax, Jewish religious leaders requested and were granted permission to continue minting Tyrian shekels. The Jews used Roman coins in their everyday business, but the religious authorities demanded that Tyrian shekels only be used to pay the Temple tax.
However, when war broke out in Judea, the era of the Tyrian shekel met its end. After capturing Jerusalem in 66 CE, Jewish leaders began minting their own currency as a statement of their independence from Rome and as an announcement of their goals. No one is sure, however, of who actually minted the coins. Because the Jews were divided into warring factions, we cannot be sure if only one of these factions was responsible or if some more unified governing body serving a variety of interests was responsible.
In the first year, only silver coins were minted, struck from the Temple’s silver stores, intended to be nationalistic replacements for the Tyrian shekels. These silver pieces included shekels, half-shekels, and quarter-shekels, each labeled with the year of their creation and their denomination.
Furthermore, the inscriptions on the new shekels resembled the inscriptions on the Tyrian pieces. While the reverse of the Tyrian shekels bore the words, "Tyre the Holy and City of Refuge," the reverse of the Jewish shekels read, "Jerusalem the Holy." Replacing the portrait of Hercules on the obverse of the Tyrian piece was a chalice and the words, "Shekel of Israel,"and replacing the eagle on the reverse of the Tyrian coin was a branch with three pomegranates.
In following years, the Jews began minting bronze prutot coins for everyday use because they were worth less than the shekels. Prutah is a Hebrew word found in the Mishna and Torah, meaning "a small coin" and originating from a root meaning "to break." These coins were the most commonly minted coin between the 1st century BCE and the 5th century CE.
The original design of the shekels was also refined. While the obverse of preliminary first year shekels contains a chalice and a ring of beads, the shekels of the latter part of the first year and those of the second year widen the ring and add a rim of pearls to the chalice. Each coin is dated in paleo-hebrew script, the letter shin (for Hebrew shanah) representing the word "year," followed by a letter representing the year in which the coin was minted: aleph for "one"; beth for "two"; gimel for "three"; dalet for "four"; and he for "five."
As the war dragged on through years four and five (69 to 71 CE),.
One unique characteristic of Year Four coins was their inscripted denominations. In ancient times, it was not common practice to include denominations on coins because most people simply judged their value by their size. Apparently, because the bronze coins served as silver substitutes, the addition of "half" and "quarter" was necessary to denote their values relative to silver coinage, those designated "half" being equal to half-shekels, and "quarter" to quarter-shekels.
As the war progressed and conditions worsened, the slogans on the prutot changed from "Freedom of Zion" to "To the Redemption of Zion." Some theorize that the Jewish realization of defeat spurred this alteration, for "freedom" calls for a physical state while "redemption" carries more spiritual connotations.[5]
References
1. Around the shoulder of the pomegranate is a carefully incised inscription in early Hebrew characters, part of which is broken off; it reads: "qodes kohanim I-beyt [yahwe]h" (Sacred donation for the priests in the House of [Yahwe]h; where "House of Yahweh" most probably refers to the Temple in Jerusalem).
2. The thumb-sized ivory pomegranate is 43 mm. high. Its body is vase-shaped and. It was, however, possible to reconstruct the missing word based on the surviving text and biblical evidence. The inscription reads: Sacred donation for the priests of the house of [Yahwe]h. This pomegranate is the only known relic associated with the Temple built by King Solomon on Mt. Moriah in Jerusalem. According to its paleographic style, the inscription dates to the mid-8th century BCE. The small pomegranate was probably a gift to the Temple of Yahweh in Jerusalem –the only such temple in the Kingdom of Judah. With its abundance of juicy seeds, the pomegranate fruit has been regarded as a symbol of fertility for thousands of years.
3. The name pomegranate derives from the Latin pomum which means "apple," and granatus, which means "seeded."
4. The juicy pomegranate fruit with its multitudinous seeds was a popular symbol of fertility and fecundity in acient times and was widely used in the sacred and secular art of various cultures throughout the ancient Near East.
5. Marcia A. Ciccone, Shekel of Israel: A Commemoration in Silver, University of Southern California, 2005
6. Ancient Treasures and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Civilization, Canadian Museum of Civilization, 2003 |
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