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The Consular General, Republic of korea, Mr. Kim Ln-Taek, Commander Maritime Guard Command, NIMASA, Commodore Aniette Ibok, the Second Secretary Consular of the Ghana High Commission, Nigeria, Mr. David Ako Sowah, Head Maritime Survey Unit of NIMASA, Engr. Olu Aladenusi and Mr. Paul Opuma of the Federal Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture during the official hand over of suspected vessel Marine 707 and 51 crew members to their respective authorities in Lagos
The Nigerian Government has handed over the fishing vessel Marine 707 suspected to be carrying out illegal activities in the Gulf of Guinea to the Ghanian authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution. Nigeria also handed over 51 crew members including 48 Ghanians and 3 south Korea nationals to the Government of Ghana and Korea respectively.
The vessel which had authorization to fish in Ghana and Benin waters was arrested by the Nigerian Navy on the 18th of May, 2020 around the southwest of Lagos waters with her Automatic Identification System (AIS) switched off after being suspected to be used for piracy or being used as a mother ship to conduct piracy in the Gulf of Guinea was handed over to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) after preliminary investigations by the Navy.
While speaking during the official hand over of the Ghanian flagged vessel and the crew to the respective authorities, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Bashir Jamoh said that the Navy, NIMASA partnership which is now hinged on intelligence has put Nigeria on a pedestal of winning the war against piracy and other illegal acts at sea.
Jamoh who was represented by the agency’s commander, Maritime Guard Command Commodore Aniete Ibok disclosed that though preliminary investigations could not establish that the Vessel and her crew were directly linked to piracy, however the vessel still ran foul of international laws for shutting down its Automatic Identification System (AIS) 36 times in the last 6 months, 3 of which were done in the Nigerian waters.
According to him “we are handing over this vessel to the Ghanian authorities in the spirit of bilateral cooperation both countries enjoy. We have done our preliminary investigations and we are yet to establish any concrete evidence against the vessel but again, we would not know what she would be doing whenever she turns off her AIS which occurred 36 times without being logged in her record book in line with international protocols and three of these were in our domain. However in the spirit of brotherhood that Ghana and Nigeria enjoys we are handing over the vessel to Ghana for further investigations”
The NIMASA DG further warned that individuals or organizations thinking of perpetuating any form of illegalities in the Gulf of Guinea should be ready to face the full wrath of the law with the Antipiracy law in place along with the NAVY, NIMASA partnership that is waxing stronger with major focus on security in the Nigerian maritime domain and the entire Gulf of Guinea.
“We will not condone any act of illegalities in our maritime space, we have improved our intelligence sharing with relevant Agencies and with what we are doing now in no distant time piracy will be a thing of the past in the Gulf of Guinea because we have a robust antipiracy law that will deal with perpetrators of illegalities in our waters”
While receiving the vessel and the crew on behalf of the Ghana Maritime Authority, the Second Secretary Consular of Ghana in Nigeria, David Ako sowah commended the Nigerian authorities for being professional in handling the case. He said what Nigeria is doing is for the benefit of the entire countries in the Gulf Guinea.
In his words “As the big brother in this region, Nigeria has done well in showing a lot of maturity in handling this case and I want to assure you that Ghana would also look into more collaborations in Nigeria to ensure that the Gulf of Guinea remains safe for maritime activities”.
Equally speaking during the hand over, the Consular General of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria Kim Ln-taek, commended the party involved in handling the case. He said his findings from the Captain of the Ship who is a Korean informs that the AIS was bad. He noted that the vessel and her crew erred by not following the protocols of logging it in the record books when the AIS was down but he was happy that the case has been resolved up till this point.
The Ghana flagged vessel with International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) number 7419755 and registration number 316880 is owned and operated by World Marine Company Limited, Japan and as at the time of arrest it had 51 crew on board with all being Ghanians except 3 who are from the Republic of Korea.
This case also brings to the fore the efforts of NIMASA and NAVY in the battle against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. It would be recalled that the Navy recently arrested 10 pirates on a Chinese fishing vessel and handed them over for prosecution under the newly signed anti-piracy law.
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There are a couple of factors to look at when you are considering the best ways to make money online. The way people approach the buying process now is different to how they would have approached it 10, or even 5 years ago. Capitalize on this change and you can make money online. Understanding your clientele is, fundamentally, the best way to make money online in 2018
Most people now have access to the internet and can search the products they want, and know everything about their purchase before they buy.
The role of a salesperson now is really to guide the buyer through the process, build a relationship and have a conversation with the customer about their purchase.
Building relationships can lead to long-term customers – aim to have the customer come back to you to buy in the future.
Explaining product specs and sales features are lost on a customer who already knows what he wants. Old school selling is dead and buried, but also, so are some of the latest technology type approaches.
For example – direct marketing via email. How many times have you just deleted or skimmed through your emails getting past the junk? If you send emails to your clients with blurbs and fliers about your business or product, you are setting yourself up for failure.
Engage your customers only with information that they might find helpful in the buying process. Reviews and comparisons, benefits and disadvantages ( from the outcome of owning the product) .. but don’t flog your wears.
Changes to Traditional Sales
Traditional sales techniques called on the salesperson to ensure a close of sale as soon as possible. Get the customer into a product and out the door before they change their mind.
These days, particularly with so many people buying online, the process has changed. Whether it be in a physical shop or an eCommerce website, the process is now different for most people.
This is because the buyer is becoming expert in their product or service before they even hit the store to buy.
‘Google’ any product or service that you might be interested in and you will find pages and pages of details, even in the most ‘NICHE‘ category of product.
So what is happening now is that consumers are far more savvy about what they want than they used to be. The role of the salesperson has changed from being the informant and sale maker to being an adviser and guide.
What is Different in 2018 – Affiliate Marketing
The best way to make money online in 2018, from a sales or business perspective, is to learn from the changes and adapt your sales process.
Big businesses realise this now and are adapting to the way they approach the sales process.
Affiliate Marketing is fast becoming the alternative and complementary marketing option for many switched on retailers. This is because the foundation of Affiliate Marketing is based on creating and providing the information that people are seeking on their products.
Affiliate marketing websites are aimed at helping their readers to understand and learn as much as they can about NICHE segments. They are technically aiming to be an authority in the online world about specific products or services, or sports or hobbies or professions etc.
So when the customer does their ‘Google’ search online about moustache combs, they will find websites with content. They now have information that will guide them and teach them before they make the purchasing decision.
What is the best way to make money online in 2018?
If you are looking at starting a business in 2018 with the intention of making money online, then my recommendation is to spend time learning and understanding the basics of Affiliate Marketing. As I have explained, the process of ‘sales’ is evolving and Affiliate Marketing is part of that evolution.
Back in the late 1990s, early 2000s Amazon was an up and coming online book sales business.
They created an opportunity for people in the newly blossoming websites development industry to make some money by linking details of relevant publications to their websites.
This as the early formation of affiliate marketing.
These days, Amazon is multi-billion dollar business selling everything and anything. And Affiliate marketing professionals are the key to the sales process for this industry.
The affiliate marketer does not need to hold stock of product. They do not need to deal with the customers, they do not need to fund product before it is shipped. They do not deal with returns or disputes.
This is all handled through the affiliate program at Amazon via their “Fulfilment By Amazon” program. The same with any of the 10s of thousands of companies who are now providing affiliate programs to promote their products and services.
The affiliate marketer just receives a commission for the sales they generate by sending customers to the retailer’s products and services. And this can become a multi-million dollar business in its self.
How do I get into Affiliate Marketing
Starting an affiliate marketing business is, in my opinion, the best way to make money online in 2018. It has a low-cost entry and is virtually risked free. But in saying that, it is always best to research the different platforms and training options that are available to you online.
By far the best that I have worked with, and still do work with, is the Wealthy Affiliate platform.
With Wealthy Affiliate, I have one fixed cost per year (you can also pay this monthly, but you get a big discount for paying yearly).
I get access to an astonishing amount of training (text based, video based, practical instruction etc) which is constantly being added to and renewed as things change in the industry. It is a true one-stop shop for me, with hosting, website development tools, training and 24/7 support and mentoring.
I have tried other platforms and training programs. Some have been very good as well, but the cost is always a factor. Some are cheap to start, but in order to access more information or training or support, you have to upgrade and upgrade.
There are no upsells in Wealthy Affiliate that you MUST buy in order to succeed. Every person regardless of their ability or length of time is charged the same amount.
I pay around $US 360 per year. That’s it. To run a business that earns me an income each month.
Is it worth it? – yes! Wealthy Affiliate even enables you to start for free, to try it out without ANY cost or credit card holding, so you can be confident that it is for you or not before you spend any money. No one else offers you this.
Get access to your free account here.
This gives you access to the first module of training, 2 free websites to set up, support, mentoring and hosting. Nothing to lose, heaps to gain.
To use the old golfing analogy, “if you leave the putt short of the whole you are guaranteed not to score.”
So, the best way to make money online in 2018 is to get in and have a go.
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What is Affiliate Marketing About – How Do I Make Money?
11 thoughts on “The Best Way to Make Money Online in 2018”
March 20, 2018 at 7:39 pm
Great post! I like how you addressed the changes in how consumers buy today. I think a lot of that is lost on a lot of advice that is still out there. Sifting through all of that is quite the challenge! Having some insight into what works in today’s world and what doesn’t and why is just what I needed! I agree that Wealthy Affiliate is the best program out there, bar none. One question I have is that Affiliate Marketing is also about driving traffic to your site and getting the minimum sales to stay in the program. Do you have any thoughts on how much traffic to have before applying? Thanks!
James says:
March 20, 2018 at 11:37 pm
HI Kristi, great question there. Some affiliate programs require you to maintain a volume of sales but a large number dont have any limits. Amazon provides incentive for volume through increased commission rates, and some of the smaller groups are happy for the additional advertising through your site, so don’t impose any volumes. When you are starting out, I thin the key is to get consistent traffic through your site before introducing too many affiliate links .. the aim being to build trust and authority in your site. Im not sure a traffic volume is the gauge, more the consistent volume and plenty of good content to help your customer.
Jeff says:
March 21, 2018 at 3:23 am
Hi there, James. Affiliate marketing sounds like a very interesting and fairly low-cost way to make money online. I like the fact that the Wealthy Affiliate Platform is free to start and does not charge any fees.
This is an excellent way to test the waters without being stung! I have not seen anywhere else online that offers this deal.
James says:
March 21, 2018 at 10:38 am
Hi Jeff, Affiliate marketing is certainly low cost and with Wealthy Affiliate it is also low risk. You don’t get locked into anything and don’t have to constantly upgrade to get to new levels etc. And not only do they give you a free account to start off and try it out, they will discount the first month as well so you can really get a good taste for starting an affiliate marketing business.
If you want to give it a go .. you can get access to your free account here
Geoff says:
March 23, 2018 at 7:35 am
Being a senior citizen I certainly concur with the changes in shopping habits in the past 10 years.
We use to think that online shopping would remain a fringe dweller on the commercial landscape, Oh how wrong we were. You have demonstrated that online shopping is a growth industry and affiliate marketing would allow us to capitalize on this rising trend.
James says:
March 24, 2018 at 10:25 am
Hi Geoff, I had my first taste of affiliate marketing back in the late 1990’s and things have certainly changed in that time. But the whole way that the ‘sales process’ is conducted, whether online or off, has seen such a significant change. Understanding the way people go about researching their purchase can be really helpful.
March 24, 2018 at 2:56 pm
I started affiliate marketing about 2 years ago. Back then I was pretty uncommitted and would dabble in other opportunities that often turned out to be scams. What I’ve learned is that you have to be very disciplined and focused to make any progress with affiliate marketing. I’ve since keep all distractions away and only concentrated on what’s being taught at Wealthy Affiliate. And I’m now seeing results.
James says:
March 25, 2018 at 1:42 am
Hello Kenny, thank you for reading the article. I am very much like you having started online around 3 years ago but I really didn’t commit. But the last 12 months has seen a lot of growth as I concentrate more on treating affiliate marketing as a business and learning how the whole process works.
All the best with your endeavours.
March 26, 2018 at 12:34 pm
Thank you for this, James. I agree with you that Affiliate marketing is a great way to start an online business. I am in affiliate marketing for some time now and won’t change it for any other. One can start an affiliate business literally on a shoestring budget.
I see that you are promoting Wealthy Affiliate. I can assure your readers that it is the safest and most reliable platform to do your business from. There is NO hype and it is a SCAM FREE platform. They take you by the hand and help you to set up an online business that is sustainable for many years. The training is unsurpassed any on the net.
I can only encourage your readers to give affiliate marketing a chance.
James says:
March 26, 2018 at 10:40 pm
Thanks Hennie. I definitely think that anyone, whether they are wanting to earn some extra money or wanting to replace their current job and income, should have a go at this. It is too easy to get caught up in the ‘get rich quick’ merry-go-round, which generally costs you heaps. The Wealthy Affiliate program is low cost and risk free and free to get started.
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Another super-terrific day at the campsite. the weather was just about perfect and I was enjoying it immensely. Quite a few more campers than during the week but except for the screams of a few kids (and hey, kids will be kids), it still remains a splendid place to hang out.
I just marvel at the size of these trees. These lucky kids have escaped the ax and chainsaw and have grown to be magnificent examples of all they can be.
I wanted to head over and check out the warm springs treatment pool that FDR used after contracting polio, finishing up my Roosevelt experience.
How the pools originally looked.
This first pool was originally covered by a glass roof.
View from the middle pool.
The spring that would fill the pool with 88 degree water.
An iron lung. Not related to the pool but a device that many polio victims were all too familiar with.
It was an interesting place to visit. You need to let your imagination loose but once you do, you can envision what the pool was like in the day.
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First and foremost is My Best Mate Aky, long-time resident of these pages and the person responsible for securing me gainful employment: first at Victoria Wine 104, Marylebone High Street and eventually at Hangovers.
Arthur. The Boss. The ‘Great White Chief.’ Forget ‘Only Fools and Horses’, ‘Minder’ and all that old bollocks, Arthur was the real deal: a genuine Cockney wide boy who always fell on his feet. Out of Gillespie Road, Arsenal via Highbury Grove School, where Headteacher Dr. Rhodes Boyson played a latter-day Gradgrind to Arthur’s Artful Dodger; he had a disarming grin as broad as the northern entrance to the Blackwall tunnel (which endearingly revealed his missing molars) and an infectious cackle of a laugh. Good-humoured (I never once saw him angry; well, not so you would notice) and generous to a fault, he was impossible not to like. Arthur always wore a branded T or polo shirt, jeans and white trainers with a light casual leather jacket in the winter time. His only accessory was a rolled up bundle of genuine high-spec folding money stuffed into his front jeans pocket. Because we worked long hours (The shop was open 8am – 8pm) it could often be quite boring with little in the way of ‘creature comforts’ (unless you include draught Ruddles piped up to the counter) so the unwritten rule was that friends could visit at any time, chew the fat and help themselves to whatever they fancied (within reason) as long as they were prepared to pitch in and help out should, say a delivery arrive and a van need unloading or we have a minor panic about something.
Kenneth Whitehead. Ken. Arthur’s mentor. Originally from Sunderland he came down to London in the ’60s to make his fortune. He loved everything about the ’60s: the music and fashion. As with all genuine sixties people he didn’t seem to remember much about it and was noticeably vague and evasive when quizzed about what he actually did during this pivotal decade. When I met him, Ken ran Victoria Wine’s Berwick Street Soho shop. A shop, incidentally, that Those In The Know, gave less than a month, judging its location as a massively naive mistake on the part of Victoria Wine; the general consensus being that it would succumb either to a single large-scale heist or organised, concentrated and relentless petty thieving. Berwick Street market, right outside its front door, aside from the fact that at the time it had a number of ambitious … let’s call them ‘Local Entrepreneurs’ working on it, conveniently provided an impenetrable space: ideal should someone or something need to be hidden in a hurry.
Berwick St. Market Soho. Immediately outside Ken’s front door
In fact, Ken proved Those In The Know completely wrong for within a week, he and the ‘Local Entrepreneurs’ had come to a series of agreements concerning a variety of merchandise, its handling and storage, which was to be beneficial to one and all; some of which may or may not have included some, all or none of the following: (Firearms, Drugs, Clothes esp. cashmere jumpers, cassette tapes and CDs, cash money, Concert Tickets, Gold Bullion, etc.) Thus the shop enjoyed protected status and went on to do good business, which would have been even better were it not for extremely efficient practice of its charismatic manager. Bookwork and paperwork out of the way before the rest of the staff arrived in the morning to open up, he would take his first drink of the day (Lanson Black label champagne or a brandy, depending on how the mood took him) just before opening time at 9:am. On the face of it a genial, good-natured bear of a guy with his Dire Straits, casual button down collar, jumper, neat jeans and (like his protegé) white trainers, You underestimated him at your peril, for running through him was a streak of pure steel. It was not considered wise to mess with Ken.
By 11:00, after supervising a tidy of the shop and the ‘bottling up’ of any depleted shelves, the serious drinking would begin. Ken would appoint his ‘Second in Command’ then disappear for the afternoon, popping in from time to time to check things were OK, and if he felt inclined, take us for lunch. If he ever needed to be found in a hurry (Remember, this is in the days before mobile phones) there were three triangulation points that were key in locating his whereabouts. ‘Moira’s Massage Parlour’ in Queen Anne’s Court, The Blue Posts, which stands on the corner of Berwick Street market, and ‘The Club’ on D’Arblay Street (This still being the era of much tighter licensing laws) ‘The Club’ was a shabby illegal all-day drinking hole. A ‘Speakeasy’ if you will.
If Ken wasn’t to be found within the ‘Soho Triangle’ which, to be fair was not often, chances were he could be anywhere or more likely in Topo Gigio’s.
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Now, here’s a tricky one for you. What is the connection between the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus, The Rileys, a notorious Islington-based criminal family probably best known for their Finsbury Square ‘shoot out’ with rival gang the Adams, and a small parade of shops behind St. Pancras parish church, designed by Thomas Cubitt and built in 1822?
Don’t worry if you’re struggling. There’s probably less than half a dozen people alive on this planet who know the answer; which is of course, Hangovers. Not the physical phenomenon that we all know and love, result of bashing the grape more than somewhat and characterised by headache, dehydration, upset stomach, double vision, death (or close to) depending on how many extra one has attemped to tie on. In fact at one time in my life I am sorry to say, what had become my ‘default setting’ such that occasionally; maybe on a Tuesday or Wednesday I would wake up in my bed and not some wretched, deserted London Transport terminal like Cockfosters, Upminster, Dagenham, Barnet Church etc. and stumble about, blinking in the sunshine, unaccustomed to the levelness of the floor and the agreeable volume at which I found everything. Fit, in fact as a fiddle. Which brings me back to Hangovers.
The next time you are walking around Bloomsbury, which I realise for some of you for reasons of geography, is going to be less likely than it is for others, do yourself a favour. Head north through Tavistock Square, pass the British Medical Association, then between The New Ambassadors and the County Hotel, Stick your nose into Woburn Walk. As if you’ve stepped into a timewarp you are transported from the noise, grime and traffic on Upper Woburn Place to the most wonderful parade of Georgian shops.
This hidden gem was the brainchild of architect Thomas Cubitt, also resposible for, among other things, the East front of Buckingham Palace and was built as London’s first pedestrianised street. The houses themselves are three storeys with stucco fronts , while the shop facades were designed with great skill (it says here) The window stood in the centre, flanked by doorways, each of which were of four panels with rectangular fanlight above. Each window was divided by very delicate glazing bars into twenty-four panes, four panes high, and curved at each side. Between each pair of doors was a wrought-iron scraper and the rainwater downpipes, with moulded heads, were neatly arranged in alternate recesses between the houses. Number 5 was occupied from 1895-1919 by William Butler Yeats. While from 1982 -1987 it was occupied along with number 3, b y Hangovers, the Wine Store.
So there’s the first link. The others I’ll come to presently.
There are so many Hangovers stories. They criss-cross, overlap and are so tightly packed that it is almost impossible to tease them out into one single narrative. So they have been left to mature these last few years and what I am going to attempt to do for you is to slice off some of the tasty titbits such as Stage Door Martin and the Waterloo Bridge incident, The SAS Captain, and The Flower Seller, amongst others.
But all in good time.
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Today’s horses are no strangers to air and long distance travel. Travel across Canada and over borders and oceans is necessary for many horses used in competition and breeding, as well as sale horses.
Overseas Horse Services (OHS) of Calgary, Alberta specializes in international and equine air transport. We talked with owner Kenneth Serrien to find out more about this high flying horse business and how it helps horses travel around the world.
HJ: How did Overseas Horse Services get started?
KS: Overseas Horse Services started in April 2008 by acquiring an existing Canadian company, “Overseas Horse Transport” in Cochrane, Alberta. Former owner, Bob Thomson, was retiring and we had the opportunity to buy the company from him. The company is owned by me and my Belgian counterpart; OHS is a sister company to European Horse Services (EHS) in Belgium. EHS has been in the horse shipping business for over 20 years and is one of the largest companies in the world for horse transport by air.
HJ: Where do the majority of your customers come from? What countries has OHS transported horses to and from?
KS: Our majority of customers are situated in Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC, Manitoba, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. We can only offer the flights between Canada and Europe, but once they arrive in Europe the horse can travel all over the world. We have already shipped horses from Canada to South Africa, Dubai, Japan, and Egypt.
We also offer clients flights within Canada. For example, race horses and jumping horses will travel from the east to the west coast.
HJ: Could you briefly explain the steps involved in transporting horses long distances and overseas, and the options available for horse owners?
KS: To ship a horse from Canada to Europe involves several steps. First, we arrange pick up. The horse comes to our quarantine farm near Cochrane by commercial truck or the clients can bring the horse themselves. Once the horse arrives we vaccinate it for Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis, then the horse starts its 30 day quarantine period. Horses are tested before they can leave; after testing, the CFIA will make up health papers. We bring the horse to the airport where we load it in a special horse container with two other horses and then they fly to Europe. The flight takes about nine hours and we send a professional groom on the plane with the horses to feed, water, and take care of them.
HJ: What steps does OHS take to ensure that horses arrive safely?
KS: All transport is done at the owners’ risk. The horses are insured during the quarantine period and road transport to the airport, but for the flight the owners need their own insurance. During the flight the groom will take care of the horses and in case of emergency he can intervene and react accordingly. Horse owners should understand that we are dealing with animals and that they can act in surprising ways.
HJ: How does OHS help customers with customs, quarantine, and other cross-border travel requirements when transporting horses to and from Canada?
KS: We help our clients with everything. We will set up customs clearance at the border or airport, arrange for testing and isolation at our stables, and help our clients with health papers and all the requirements for transportation overseas.
HJ: Is OHS transporting horses to any top events this year?
KS: During the summer we transport a lot of European and American horses from Europe to Spruce Meadows for the summer series. After the shows they will go back to Europe. Most of these horses travel in a double stall (only two horses in one container instead of three) and with their own grooms.
HJ: What sets your business apart from other horse transport services?
KS: We only do exclusive flights. We give our clients a door-to-door service including pick up, quarantine testing, health papers, export documents, and flight and customs clearance.
HJ: Can you tell me about the members of the OHS team?
KS: Our team consists of Ron Boisvert, my stable manager. He runs the quarantine stables and goes with me to the airport to load the horses. Celestine Corty does the administration work and is responsible for the accountancy of our company. We also have several independent professional grooms who fly for us.
HJ: What do you enjoy most about your job?
KS: What I really like is that I have lots of contact with my clients. We try to help them in every way possible. Usually clients are very excited that their horse is coming. It’s nice to see their expressions when they come to the airport and see the plane and the horse coming out of the container.
Horses have been very important to me my whole life. It’s nice when you can combine your passion with your business.
HJ: Is there anything else you would like our readers to know about your business?
KS: Shipping horses is not just our business, it’s our passion!
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The woodchuck (Arctomys monax) of the bleak mountain-tops is a very different sort of mountaineer—the most bovine of rodents, a heavy eater, fat, aldermanic in bulk and fairly bloated, in his high pastures, like a cow in a clover field. One woodchuck would outweigh a[Pg 173] hundred chipmunks, and yet he is by no means a dull animal. In the midst of what we regard as storm-beaten desolation he pipes and whistles right cheerily, and enjoys long life in his skyland homes. His burrow is made in disintegrated rocks or beneath large boulders. Coming out of his den in the cold hoarfrost mornings, he takes a sun-bath on some favorite flat-topped rock, then goes to breakfast in garden hollows, eats grass and flowers until comfortably swollen, then goes a-visiting to fight and play. How long a woodchuck lives in this bracing air I don’t know, but some of them are rusty and gray like lichen-covered boulders.
July 16. My enjoyments yesterday afternoon, especially at the head of the fall, were too great for good sleep. Kept starting up last night in a nervous tremor, half awake, fancying that the foundation of the mountain we were camped on had given way and was falling into Yosemite Valley. In vain I roused myself to make a new beginning for sound sleep. The nerve strain had been too great, and again and again I dreamed I was rushing through the air above a glorious avalanche of water and rocks. One time, springing to my feet, I said, “This time it is real—all must die, and where could mountaineer find a more glorious death!”
August 12. The sky-scenery has changed but little so far with the change in elevation. Clouds about .05. Glorious pearly cumuli tinted with purple of ineffable fineness of tone. Moved camp to the side of the glacier meadow mentioned above. To let sheep trample so divinely fine a place seems barbarous. Fortunately they prefer the succulent broad-leaved triticum and other woodland grasses to the silky species of the meadows, and therefore seldom bite them or set foot on them.At last Don Delaney comes doon the lang glen—hunger vanishes, we turn our eyes to the mountains, and to-morrow we go climbing toward cloudland.
I rambled along the valley rim to the westward; most of it is rounded off on the very brink, so that it is not easy to find places where one may look clear down the face of the wall to the bottom. When such places were found, and I had cautiously set my feet and drawn my body erect, I could not help fearing a little that the rock might split off and let me down, and what a down!—more than three thousand feet. Still my limbs did not tremble, nor did I feel the least uncertainty as to the reliance to be placed on them. My only fear was that a flake of the granite, which in some places showed joints more or less open and running parallel with the face of the cliff, might give way. After[Pg 118] withdrawing from such places, excited with the view I had got, I would say to myself, “Now don’t go out on the verge again.” But in the face of Yosemite scenery cautious remonstrance is vain; under its spell one’s body seems to go where it likes with a will over which we seem to have scarce any control.
September 18. Made a long descent on the[Pg 262] south side of the divide to Brown’s Flat, the grand forests now left above us, though the sugar pine still flourishes fairly well, and with the yellow pine, libocedrus, and Douglas spruce, makes forests that would be considered most wonderful in any other part of the world.Mastodons and elephants used to live here no great geological time ago, as shown by their bones, often discovered by miners in washing gold-gravel. And bears of at least two species are here now, besides the California lion or panther, and wild cats, wolves, foxes, snakes, scorpions, wasps, tarantulas; but one is almost tempted at times to regard a small savage black ant as the master existence of this vast mountain world. These fearless, restless, wandering imps, though only about a quarter of an inch long, are fonder of fighting and biting than any beast I know. They attack every living thing around their homes, often without cause as far as I can see. Their bodies are mostly jaws curved like ice-hooks, and to get work for these weapons seems to be their chief aim and pleasure. Most of their colonies are established in[Pg 44] living oaks somewhat decayed or hollowed, in which they can conveniently build their cells. These are chosen probably because of their strength as opposed to the attacks of animals and storms. They work both day and night, creep into dark caves, climb the highest trees, wander and hunt through cool ravines as well as on hot, unshaded ridges, and extend their highways and byways over everything but water and sky. From the foothills to a mile above the level of the sea nothing can stir without their knowledge; and alarms are spread in an incredibly short time, without any howl or cry that we can hear. I can’t understand the need of their ferocious courage; there seems to be no common sense in it. Sometimes, no doubt, they fight in defense of their homes, but they fight anywhere and always wherever they can find anything to bite. As soon as a vulnerable spot is discovered on man or beast, they stand on their heads and sink their jaws, and though torn limb from limb, they will yet hold on and die biting deeper. When I contemplate this fierce creature so widely distributed and strongly intrenched, I see that much remains to be done ere the world is brought under the rule of universal peace and love.
All day I have been gazing in growing admiration at the noble groups of the magnificent silver fir which more and more is taking the ground to itself. The woods above Crane Flat still continue comparatively open, letting in the sunshine on the brown needle-strewn ground. Not only are the individual trees admirable in symmetry and superb in foliage and port, but half a dozen or more often form temple groves in which the trees are so nicely graded in size and position as to seem one. Here, indeed, is the tree-lover’s paradise. The dullest eye in the world must surely be quickened by such trees as these.Discovered another magnificent specimen of the goldcup oak six feet in diameter, a Douglas spruce seven feet, and a twining lily (Stropholirion), with stem eight feet long, and sixty rose-colored flowers.In a few hours the inclosure was completed, and the silly animals were driven in and rammed hard against the brink of the ford.[Pg 113] Then the Don, forcing a way through the compacted mass, pitched a few of the terrified unfortunates into the stream by main strength; but instead of crossing over, they swam about close to the bank, making desperate attempts to get back into the flock. Then a dozen or more were shoved off, and the Don, tall like a crane and a good natural wader, jumped in after them, seized a struggling wether, and dragged it to the opposite shore. But no sooner did he let it go than it jumped into the stream and swam back to its frightened companions in the corral, thus manifesting sheep-nature as unchangeable as gravitation. Pan with his pipes would have had no better luck, I fear. We were now pretty well baffled. The silly creatures would suffer any sort of death rather than cross that stream. Calling a council, the dripping Don declared that starvation was now the only likely scheme to try, and that we might as well camp here in comfort and let the besieged flock grow hungry and cool, and come to their senses, if they had any. In a few minutes after being thus let alone, an adventurer in the foremost rank plunged in and swam bravely to the farther shore. Then suddenly all rushed in pell-mell together, trampling one another under water, while we vainly tried to hold them back. The Don jumped into the[Pg 114] thickest of the gasping, gurgling, drowning mass, and shoved them right and left as if each sheep was a piece of floating timber. The current also served to drift them apart; a long bent column was soon formed, and in a few minutes all were over and began baaing and feeding as if nothing out of the common had happened. That none were drowned seems wonderful. I fully expected that hundreds would gain the romantic fate of being swept into Yosemite over the highest waterfall in the world.
Early in the morning I tied my notebook and some bread to my belt, and strode away full of eager hope, feeling that I was going to have a glorious revel. The glacier meadows that lay along my way served to soothe my morning speed, for the sod was full of blue gentians and daisies, kalmia and dwarf vaccinium, calling for recognition as old friends, and I had to stop many times to examine the shining rocks over which the ancient glacier had passed with tremendous pressure, polishing them so well that they reflected the sunlight like glass in some places, while fine striæ, seen clearly through a lens, indicated the direction in which the ice had flowed. On some of[Pg 216] the sloping polished pavements abrupt steps occur, showing that occasionally large masses of the rock had given way before the glacial pressure, as well as small particles; moraines, too, some scattered, others regular like long curving embankments and dams, occur here and there, giving the general surface of the region a young, new-made appearance. I watched the gradual dwarfing of the pines as I ascended, and the corresponding dwarfing of nearly all the rest of the vegetation. On the slopes of Mammoth Mountain, to the south of the pass, I saw many gaps in the woods reaching from the upper edge of the timber-line down to the level meadows, where avalanches of snow had descended, sweeping away every tree in their paths as well as the soil they were growing in, leaving the bedrock bare. The trees are nearly all uprooted, but a few that had been extremely well anchored in clefts of the rock were broken off near the ground. It seems strange at first sight that trees that had been allowed to grow for a century or more undisturbed should in their old age be thus swished away at a stroke. Such avalanches can only occur under rare conditions of weather and snowfall. No doubt on some positions of the mountain slopes the inclination and smoothness of the surface is[Pg 217] such that avalanches must occur every winter, or even after every heavy snowstorm, and of course no trees or even bushes can grow in their channels. I noticed a few clean-swept slopes of this kind. The uprooted trees that had grown in the pathway of what might be called “century avalanches” were piled in windrows, and tucked snugly against the wall-trees of the gaps, heads downward, excepting a few that were carried out into the open ground of the meadows, where the heads of the avalanches had stopped. Young pines, mostly the two-leaved and the white-barked, are already springing up in these cleared gaps. It would be interesting to ascertain the age of these saplings, for thus we should gain a fair approximation to the year that the great avalanches occurred. Perhaps most or all of them occurred the same winter. How glad I should be if free to pursue such studies!
June 17. Counted the wool bundles this morning as they bounced through the narrow corral gate. About three hundred are missing, and as the shepherd could not go to seek them, I had to go. I tied a crust of bread to my belt, and with Carlo set out for the upper slopes of the Pilot Peak Ridge, and had a good day, notwithstanding the care of seeking the silly runaways. I went out for wool, and did not come back shorn. A peculiar light circled around the horizon, white and thin like that often seen over the auroral corona, blending into the blue of the upper sky. The only clouds were a few faint flossy pencilings like combed silk. I pushed direct to the boundary of the usual range of the flock, and around it until I found the outgoing trail of the wanderers. It led far up the ridge into an open place surrounded by a hedge-like growth of ceanothus chaparral. Carlo knew what I was about, and eagerly followed the scent until we came up to them, huddled in a timid, silent bunch. They had evidently been here all night and all the forenoon, afraid to go out to feed. Having escaped restraint, they were, like some people we know of, afraid of their freedom, did not know what to do with it, and seemed glad to get back into the old familiar bondage.
Brown’s Flat is a shallow fertile valley on the top of the divide between the North Fork of the Merced and Bull Creek, commanding magnificent views in every direction. Here the adventurous pioneer David Brown made his headquarters for many years, dividing his time between gold-hunting and bear-hunting. Where could lonely hunter find a better solitude? Game in the woods, gold in the rocks, health and exhilaration in the air, while the colors and cloud furniture of the sky are ever inspiring through all sorts of weather. Though sternly practical, like most pioneers, old David seems to have been uncommonly fond of scenery. Mr. Delaney, who knew him well, tells me that he dearly loved to climb to the summit of a commanding ridge to gaze abroad over the forest to the snow-clad peaks and sources of the rivers, and over the foreground valleys and gulches to note where miners were at work or claims were abandoned, judging by smoke from cabins and camp-fires, the sounds of axes, etc.; and when a rifle-shot was heard, to guess who was the hunter, whether Indian or some poacher on his wide domain. His dog Sandy accompanied him everywhere, and well the little hairy mountaineer knew and loved his master and his master’s aims. In deer-hunting he had but little to do, trot[Pg 28]ting behind his master as he slowly made his way through the wood, careful not to step heavily on dry twigs, scanning open spots in the chaparral, where the game loves to feed in the early morning and towards sunset; peering cautiously over ridges as new outlooks were reached, and along the meadowy borders of streams. But when bears were hunted, little Sandy became more important, and it was as a bear-hunter that Brown became famous. His hunting method, as described by Mr. Delaney, who had passed many a night with him in his lonely cabin and learned his stories, was simply to go slowly and silently through the best bear pastures, with his dog and rifle and a few pounds of flour, until he found a fresh track and then follow it to the death, paying no heed to the time required. Wherever the bear went he followed, led by little Sandy, who had a keen nose and never lost the track, however rocky the ground. When high open points were reached, the likeliest places were carefully scanned. The time of year enabled the hunter to determine approximately where the bear would be found,—in the spring and early summer on open spots about the banks of streams and springy places eating grass and clover and lupines, or in dry meadows feasting on strawberries; toward the end of summer, on[Pg 29] dry ridges, feasting on manzanita berries, sitting on his haunches, pulling down the laden branches with his paws, and pressing them together so as to get good compact mouthfuls however much mixed with twigs and leaves; in the Indian summer, beneath the pines, chewing the cones cut off by the squirrels, or occasionally climbing a tree to gnaw and break off the fruitful branches. In late autumn, when acorns are ripe, Bruin’s favorite feeding-grounds are groves of the California oak in park-like cañon flats. Always the cunning hunter knew where to look, and seldom came upon Bruin unawares. When the hot scent showed the dangerous game was nigh, a long halt was made, and the intricacies of the topography and vegetation leisurely scanned to catch a glimpse of the shaggy wanderer, or to at least determine where he was most likely to be.
Soon after my return to camp we received a visit from an Indian, probably one of the hunters whose camp I had discovered. He came from Mono, he said, with others of his tribe, to hunt deer. One that he had killed a short distance from here he was carrying on his back, its legs tied together in an ornamental bunch on his forehead. Throwing down his burden, he gazed stolidly for a few minutes in silent Indian fashion, then cut off eight or[Pg 206] ten pounds of venison for us, and begged a “lill” (little) of everything he saw or could think of—flour, bread, sugar, tobacco, whiskey, needles, etc. We gave a fair price for the meat in flour and sugar and added a few needles. A strangely dirty and irregular life these dark-eyed, dark-haired, half-happy savages lead in this clean wilderness,—starvation and abundance, deathlike calm, indolence, and admirable, indefatigable action succeeding each other in stormy rhythm like winter and summer. Two things they have that civilized toilers might well envy them—pure air and pure water. These go far to cover and cure the grossness of their lives. Their food is mostly good berries, pine nuts, clover, lily bulbs, wild sheep, antelope, deer, grouse, sage hens, and the larvæ of ants, wasps, bees, and other insects.
I was glad to hear that the high snow made a stay in the Yosemite region necessary, for I am anxious to see as much of it as possible. What fine times I shall have sketching, studying plants and rocks, and scrambling about the brink of the great valley alone, out of sight and sound of camp!
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I saved every single posting to this list on violence against women in Indonesia from the first one, and my inability to respond then blocked everything else and kept me from joining other threads. I can't speak for anyone else, but my silence was not due to the situation being "too far away" - but rather much too close.
In 1994, when my period of maternity leave ended and it was time to "go back to work", I closed the project I had been working on since December 1992 and packed up boxes of books and papers and turned in my key to the Office for Women's Affairs for the city of Linz. I was physically and especially emotionally exhausted and depressed, because it seemed that for all the effort I had put into the project, I has achieved essentially nothing. I have no idea if it was worth it now.
It must have been in the Fall of 1992 that the first reports of mass rapes of women in former Yugoslavia started appearing in our newspapers in Austria. In December that year Women's Amnesty in Switzerland sent out a call for protests on December 10. The Women's Council for the city of Linz, of which I was a member, responded by holding a vigil (Mahnwache) in the main square all that day with hastily formulated petition for people to sign - more as a symbolic expression (of solidarity? Of fear? Of something else? Many older women approached us with tears in their eyes, asking what they could do) than anything else. There seemed to be a sense of urgency everywhere, and every political party and church and civic organization started setting up a committee to "help the women victims of rape." A small group of us from the Women's Council initiated the "Aktionskomittee: Asyl für verfolgte Frauen und Mädchen" ("political asylum for persecuted women and girls"), and I was named coordinator for the committee.
Our objectives were to facilitate communication and coordination among various different projects and organizations, while critically examining the motivations and presuppositions of these organizations and especially the representation of violence against women in our mass media in Austria. To this end, we put together a "Reader" with articles on war crimes against women from different perspectives and on the ways in which the regulations regarding political asylum specifically disregard the needs of women. Finally we organized a symposium and invited women from very different backgrounds, resulting in some quite surprising alliances and connections.
One of my tasks was to work through mountains of articles and information on war crimes against women from very different sources, from boulevard press to feminist journals and e-mail messages that had been passed on to me from everywhere. There was no end to the horror, there were no geographic limitations: women all over the world have been and are being terrorized, tortured and murdered. The reports I read literally made me sick and I went through periods of depression and dreadful nightmares. And the account that was posted to faces sounded so chillingly familiar - and it goes on, over and over and over....
Please understand me: the last thing I want to do is trivialize or disregard the very real suffering of women in Indonesia. My greatest concern is that their suffering may be "used", as has also happened over and over again.
Working through all this written material, comparing accounts from different sources, it became very clearly evident that the most graphic and appalling accounts of violence against women were to be found in more boulevard press-type newspapers, especially very conservative ones. Why would a newspaper known more for its support of extreme right-wing, xenophobic politicians than for serious or accurate journalism be interested in publishing extensive accounts of violence against women in another country? What happens to us as women, what does it do to our minds, our sense of identity as women, when we read of brutal cruelty to other women's bodies? The threat of violence against women is implicitly present all around us, everywhere. Accounts of women's bodies being raped is a reminder that in the world we live in, women's bodies are considered vulnerable. That means that any person living in a woman's body is vulnerable, which implicitly implies a need for "protection." Unfortunately, "protection" very often means "control" as well. In this way, it is entirely logical for right-wing conservative papers to carry extensive reports of violence against women: underlying explicitly stated concern for victimized women is an implicit warning to all women not to seek too much independence from their male "protectors." I do not believe it is a coincidence that, in general, reports of women being abused, attacked, raped, murdered are far more easily to be found in most mass media than accounts of women successfully defending themselves against attacks. For this reason, I think it is extremely important that we think very carefully about how we call attention to a need for action.
This notion of women's vulnerability and need for protection has several functions, I think. As far as I know, it is almost a traditional practice to try to trip up conscientious objectors by asking what they would do, if they saw their sister being raped by the respective enemy. The threat of "our" women being raped by whoever the current enemy is has been a successful practice of pro-war propaganda for generations at least. The "enemy" is always depicted as the barbarian Other, who will plunder and rape if not stopped by "our" brave soldiers. In this context, women automatically become categorized as "possessions" along with land, livestock, valuables, which must be protected. This pattern only works, though, as long as it is clear who the enemy is. The other side of this is that women are raped by men, and men have sisters, wives, mothers, daughters, neighbors... What happens to these women? Where do they fit into the picture in accounts of war crimes against women that focus so sharply on the suffering of victimized women?
All the questions and doubts that emerged from my working through this mountain of papers took on an additional urgency in the other part of my work as committee coordinator. On top of all the committees and projects that were suddenly being organized by political parties and other organizations, there were platform meetings on regional and national levels, which it was my job to attend (it was actually a relief that our committee was not regarded as significant enough to be invited to international meetings as well). Since I come from the autonomous women's movement, I have no faith in the intentions of institutional politics anyway, so my position was a dubious one right from the beginning. The media reports of mass rapes had triggered an incredible amount of emotions across all the usual boundaries. The assumption at these political meetings was that we would all be automatically united in our desire to "help women." What exactly "helping women" means, however, depends very much on one's perspective and understanding of "women" and "women's needs." In addition, it is obviously in the nature of political parties that the guiding principle at the base of all their activities is to demonstrate to prospective voters that they are doing a better job than the competition in representing their prospective voters' interests.
Most of the political representatives at these meetings adopted what they considered a pragmatic approach, which meant recognizing that "our resources are limited, we can't help everyone, so we specifically want to help women who have been raped." Thus the first practical question that arose was how to find and identify rape victims, in order to help them. I wish this were a joke, but it wasn't. This question was seriously discussed at great length. Fears were voiced from the ranks of the xenophobes that the altruistic desire to "help rape victims" could be abused and women could get into Austria simply by claiming that they had been raped, even if they hadn't, thereby opening the gates to their children, husbands, parents, siblings and a whole horde of additional refugees...
I am ashamed to write this. I attended these meetings, I sat in these rooms and heard these discussions, and I could not stop them. I could not change it. Especially at the regional level, I soon had a bad reputation at these meetings for being uncooperative, unreasonable, counterproductive. Where everyone else was united in the noble goal of seeking out rape victims, who might be secretly living among us in Upper Austria, in order to help them, I always seemed to be the only one doubting the sense of this, wanting to address concrete problems in the everyday lives of women living in Upper Austria as refugees, not the least of which often involved Austrian bureaucracy. Somehow, though, the horrifying reports of rape seemed to have become in some way more "real" than everyday life, setting a measure for suffering, in a way. "Our resources are limited, we cannot help everyone, so we have to be selective: the degree of your suffering does not qualify you for our aid program." I wish I could remember that some good had come out of all this somewhere.
The more I learned of the concerns and needs of real people in their everyday lives through first-hand accounts and personal acquaintances, the more urgent it seemed to me to overcome our horror at the reports of rape. Yet the common feeling of horror often seemed to be the only thing holding these platforms together at all. Dealing with conflicts is certainly not my strong point, and I often wished that someone more competent or forceful could take my place. I began to dread going to these meetings, but each time I went - after a visit from a friend or accompanying someone visiting a group of people or even just picking up a child from kindergarten - I felt compelled to try to communicate what I had learned. I had been listening, and I was desperately determined to try to make the people at these political meetings listen to me.
I learned a great deal, in fact, but I am afraid political meetings generally have little or nothing to do with learning. The reader that we put together was distributed free of charge throughout Austria to anyone who requested it, and I heard it was frequently used as a basis for discussion in church groups, schools, women's organizations. I hope that Miriam is right about the distribution of information having an effect, even if we do not receive a direct response.
This is of course much too long, and I apologize for that, but I have been brooding over it since August, and it is only a fraction of what goes through my mind every time the topic comes up. None of this actually has anything to do with the experiences of women either in Indonesia or in former Yugoslavia or anywhere else. It only has to do with a feeling of helplessness in response to accounts of violence against women and in the context of inflexible social structures. If this keeps happening all over the world, there must be a better solution than for intelligent and concerned women to take turns beating their heads against political walls in various corners of the world. How does change really happen?
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Winning this game would be simply icing on the cake for Tennessee football.
For instance, NC State dropped from +1800 all the way to +5000 while Wake Forest jumped from +8000 to +5000.
The top table below lists the spread of the favorite and the total, while the bottom table provides the money line for both sides of the action.
They are coming off a great win against a Utah team that many people respect and now have their sights set on not only getting to six wins and reaching a bowl game but reaching the Pac-12 title game.
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Oregon surged ahead of Texas A&M, which is now listed at +3000 following an underwhelming come-from-behind victory over Colorado over the weekend. In the win, A&M lost starting quarterback Haynes King to a lower leg injury and it’s unclear just how long King will be sidelined. Some of the biggest movement came as a result of a big upset on Saturday in Columbus where Oregon knocked off mighty Ohio State in the Horseshoe. Ohio State was a 15-point favorite, but the Ducks won outright in one of the biggest games of the season so far.
TCU have a positive record after winning last week against Texas Tech on the road, they finished with a losing streak for two consecutive weeks. This will be the last game on the road before going home to play West Virginia. Both UNC and Clemson lost in Week 1, so that hurt both players’ Heisman odds. When the season began, Howell was at +1600 but is now listed at +3000.
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The total has went under in 4 out of the last 6 Gators games. South Carolina had a lot of concerns to open up the season, and while they played far inferior competition in Eastern Illinois, the Gamecocks looked great. Now they bring a handful of starters back to face and ECU squad that was a letdown in Week 1. Even as a bottom of the barrel team in the SEC, the Gamecocks are getting overlooked here. I’m just getting a quick post up here on Labor Day (9/6) to lock these plays in.
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Memorial Day is that day we set aside to honor those who have served in our military and died. Regardless of our political opinions on war and the military, today let us all honor those who had the courage to serve this country with honor. I thank you.
On this memorial weekend many people honor and pay respects to loved ones who have died. I accompanied my Dad to visit the graves of my Mom, my grand parents, aunts and uncles. We reminisced about fond memories, shared a laugh or two as well as a private reflection. I smiled as my Dad brushed off the dirt from the headstone where my Mom was laid to rest, pulled a couple of weeds and replaced old flowers with new. He spoke a few words out loud to her and I was sure she was listening.
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As we drove out of the cemetary I was deeply moved by the hundreds of flags I saw waving in the wind honoring those who died in service of our country, and all the beauty of the new flowers brightly adorning a site where someone was remembered. Visiting a cemetary can be an important ritual to mourning because it helps us embrace our loss and remember those who have died. If the body was cremated and the ashes not buried such as the case with my late husband, you may chose to visit the site where you scattered the ashes. Whatever rituals we choose to honor our loved ones who have died, it’s a time to give pause and thanks for those people who have shared your life.
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Do you remember that fun kid’s game, Slip ‘n’ Slide? We used to run the water hose over a plastic sheet and the kids would slip and slide their way down to the bottom of the plastic. Great fun.
That game is a picture of life, don’t you think? We slip and slide our way through every life, hoping not to slip up and definitely hoping not to slide through our day.
The truth is we all slip sometimes.
For I said, “Do not let them gloat or exalt themselves over me when my feet slip.”(Psalm 38:16, NIV)
But the chance of slipping is lessoned if we keep God’s Word in our hearts and live by it.
The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip. (Psalm 37:31, NIV)
When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. (Psalm 94:18, NIV)
Prayer- Thank you, Lord, that we can trust you to keep us on our feet. Amen.
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June 10, 2017 May 6, 2018 Health Collective ask the experts, Healing Room, interview, Mental Health Books, Reena Nath
Amrita Tripathi speaks to family therapist Reena Nath in a wide-ranging conversation about her work, the changes in the mental health scenario for urban India over the past 30 years, and her book HEALING ROOM, as well as very personal life-changing events.
This conversation has been edited slightly for length.
Q: So zooming back out to the individual…Earlier people would come only on the verge of a breakdown, or horrible things are happening and you can’t deal. But now you’re seeing people come when they know…
When things are going wrong.
Q: There is that self-awareness then?
Yeah. I think there’s also a greater need for efficiency in everything.
Q: You talk about societal changes. Is there a growing realisation that many of us need help combined with it’s more acceptable to say you need help?
People do realise they need help.
Q: What I’m trying to ask…Is this too general, and do make it more specific to what you’ve seen in Delhi over 30 years:
Is there more of a need for help now for the individual?
(You talk about the splintering of family ties. But you’ve seen cases of child abuse, where precisely the joint family was the problem, so it’s not such a clean… )
Q: Demarcation. Is it that there are more pressures on individuals?
Definitely. That’s what I mean when I said…(Pauses)
Your mother dies, you get 2 days off at work. So you think now I’m expected to forget it. This woman came in, 6 months ago my mother died, I’m still feeling awful, I’m still missing her. Even though she was a housewife, not working, still she had the expectation I should be over it now
The work pressures, the presentation of the self – you’re supposed to get over it really quickly.
Let it go, move on. You think because you say move on, you’ll move on.
Q (more like comment): Yeah I found that with my father also, at work they’re like take your time and come back… I’m like there’s not going to be a moment where I’m like it’s okay. The first week was the worst, the second week too…What’s most shocking is that everything else goes on as normal You have to take the time to be like it’s not okay for you.
Yeah, it’s not okay for you.
Q: The pressure is that you snap back.
That’s why I was so pleased with myself that I completely stopped work. I couldn’t believe it, I never thought I would. Three years I had been thinking of taking time off and I hadn’t been able to do it. It took cancer for me to quit working and even then people would say Reena what are you going to do? I’ve never seen you looking khaali like this!
My mind is completely blank, it was such a relief.
Q: It must have been amazing to have that time to yourself.
It was amazing to have that time and actually hibernate. I got lots of suggestions, why don’t you do an online course, why don’t you (laughs)
Q: Do something!!
Do something.
Q: People can’t deal with your just being with yourself.
If you wanted to give people one or two pieces of say, generic advice on mental health and maintaining balance?
I think take your mental health seriously…Pay it some attention. Don’t ignore it.
Treat yourself lovingly, I think. That means lovingly. If you’re drinking too much, spending too much time at work. Watch out for things like that, something’s going on.
And the other thing I’d say is take a break from your routine. Go and do something different on your holidays or your weekend.
Because you don’t discover anything new about yourself otherwise. There’s so much to us. So when you need it, there’s nothing to fall back upon.
(I pause to ask Reena if she’s comfortable talking about her son Arjun Nath and his book White Magic, and she says she is.)
Q: He writes beautifully. There’s this phone conversation he documents when he calls from rehab, and is sort of dismissive of how you’re dealing with it…and says I’m the one dealing with all this and you kind of break, we’re living it with you.
That must have been a really hard chapter for you…As a parent and mental health expert, is there anything you can tell us?
Being with this Land family, I see a lot of other… there’s an absence of guilt or acknowledgement of the suffering they’ve aused the camily and I don’t know what that’s about. Maybe it’s Doc’s peculiar way of helping them get over it and not brood too much, it could be just this, just them.
But I think also, Arjun says to me, Mummy what can I empathise with? I didn’t know what was going on. Even if you tell me or I try to look back, it’s all garbled rubbish. So I’d just be telling you a lie. I have no idea.
The kind of cruel things that happen, it’s very hard to dismiss. You have to say it was happening to a different person. When he was using, if I ever went to his house he was most unwelcoming, you couldn’t enter his door, you just felt like backing out (laughs)…
Q: As a parent, especially as someone who knows what’s happening…
We never had big fights or arguments, none of those things happened, this kind of stay away coldness was very hard to take.
Q: Did you feel there was more pressure on you, because you are in…
Therapy. I would have felt pressure, if I had told everybody. A lot of friends after reading the book will say they had no idea … I had decided which people to tell. I told a very good friend, a therapist, and she said that’s his decision, no, to use?
It took me years after that… there was no point crying on her shoulder. She’s cut and dry. There was a lot of different reactions.
There were only a couple of people I could go to and speak to at length. I had a therapist.
Q: You had a support group.
A support system. I did my own soul-searching. I started going to this Non Violent Communication group – it’s a horrible name, it’s basically how to talk to yourself and other people in a much deeper and better way. We were the first group in India, so we were teaching ourselves again. And I learned a lot through that, and I got a lot of support form that group
It helped me immensely to stay open and loving to Arjun, so I didn’t repeat the dialogues.
I once called him up and I was very clear what I wanted to say… Something in the tone of his voice and I said something else and he took offence. Within 3 sentencs we were back to square one. So I told him I’m going to hang up and I’ll just call you back. I said this is not the way I wanted it to go. I called him back…we were on a different track.
It is Hard work. (Pauses)
What is life, what is choosing death? If someone is choosing death, what am I going to do about it? What was the most important thing between me and Arjun, for me it was just about love. Without helping him use, without all that. That kind of paring off, to get to the essentials, really strengthens you and clarifies things for you.
Reena Nath practises family therapy in Delhi. Her book Healing Room is on sale now.
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Japan experiences a handful of typhoons each year, which bring strong winds and heavy rainfall. The monsoon season lasts from May to October, and peaks during the months of August and September. In general, you shouldn’t worry if you’re traveling to Japan during the monsoon season.
Where was the recent typhoon in Japan?
On 12 October, Hagibis made landfall on Japan at 19:00 p.m JST (10:00 UTC) on the Izu Peninsula near Shizuoka….Typhoon Hagibis.
Areas affected Mariana Islands, Japan, Russia, Alaska
Part of the 2019 Pacific typhoon season
Which part of Japan is affected by typhoon?
About 30 typhoons form each year over the northwest Pacific Ocean, of which an average of about seven or eight pass over Okinawa Prefecture, and about three hit the Japanese main islands, especially Kyushu and Shikoku. But any region of Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka and Hokkaido can be visited by typhoons.
When was the last typhoon in Japan?
Event commentary – 14 October 2019. On Saturday 12 October 2019, Typhoon Hagibis made landfall in Japan’s Izu Peninsula, south-west of Tokyo, shortly before 19:00 JST (10:00 GMT) (BBC News, 2019a). Hagibis, the nineteenth typhoon of the season in Japan, caused widespread flooding and landslides (Japan Times, 2019a).
Do typhoons hit Tokyo?
Okinawa is one of the best summer vacation resorts, so if you have a plan to travel there, check the policy of your airline company in the case of delays or cancellations due to typhoons. Sometimes, Tokyo is affected the disaster.
Why does Japan get so many typhoons?
First, the country is subject to extreme climatic variations, such as seasonal rain fronts and typhoons, as well as heavy snowfall on the Sea of Japan side of the archipelago. Second, Japan’s topography is rugged and there are many faults and steep inclines.
What is cyclone called in Japan?
What is called a typhoon in the western north Pacific and Asia (Japan) is called a hurricane in north and central America, and a cyclone in other areas of the world. They can be classified into the same meteorological phenomenon in the sense that all have the same type of structure as a tropical cyclone.
At least 23 people have been killed in Japan as torrential rain and tornado-like winds lash large parts of Japan. The eye of Typhoon Hagibis – the worst storm to hit the country for 60 years – made landfall shortly before 19:00 local time on Saturday (10:00 GMT), in Izu Peninsula, south-west of Tokyo.
Was there just an earthquake in Japan?
The last earthquake in Japan occurred 58 minutes ago: Weak mag. 2.8 earthquake – North Pacific Ocean, 44 km east of Miyako, Iwate, Japan, on Saturday, Jun 11, 2022 at 5:00 pm (GMT +9).
Did a typhoon hit Japan?
On this day in weather history, Typhoon Vera made landfall in Japan.
Typhoons in Japan occur the most from July to October, especially in August and September. According to Japan Meteorological Agency, about 25 typhoons occur and 11 approach a year on average in the past thirty years.
Is Tokyo safe from natural disasters?
Tokyo is especially prone to weather related disasters, including typhoons, heavy rains, windstorms and snow. Also, Japan is a earthquake-prone country – you cannot be too careful of knowing and preparing for earthquakes.
Is a cyclone in Philippines and Japan?
When a tropical cyclone forms in the western Pacific between 180 degrees and 100 degrees East longitude, it’s called a typhoon. So, Japan, China, the Philippines, etc., get typhoons.
When was the biggest typhoon in Japan?
Typhoon Vera, also known as the Isewan Typhoon (, Ise-wan Taifū), was an exceptionally intense tropical cyclone that struck Japan in September 1959, becoming the strongest and deadliest typhoon on record to make landfall on the country as a low-end Category 5 equivalent storm.
What time was Japan earthquake today?
The quake, with a magnitude of 7.2, hit the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 6:26 p.m. (0926 GMT) at a depth of 60 km (40 miles), the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
What was the biggest typhoon in Japan?
Typhoon Vera is the strongest and deadliest storm to hit Japan. Vera, also known as Isewan Typhoon, formed on Sept. 20, 1959, and dissipated on Sept. 29, 1959.
In a total of 143 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 684 a total of 130,974 people died in Japan. Tsunamis therefore occur comparatively often in this country. The strongest tidal wave registered in Japan so far reached a height of 90 meters.
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Submitted by Matthew Ehret…
In the first three installments of the series “Forgotten Battles Against the Deep State (1945-1968)”, we were introduced to international array of leaders who arose during the post-WW2 years to defend the principles of scientific and technological growth in opposition to the cancerous growth of a neo-Malthusian agenda which had arisen in the ashes of the failed Wall Street/City of London-funded plan to impose a global fascist dictatorship onto the world during 1938-1945. This neo-Malthusian revival had sought to re-package the “science” of eugenics which the Nazis had made psychologically unacceptable to the masses of the free world into a new costume more acceptable to a new generation. This blood curdling thesis calling for “making the unthinkable become thinkable” under a one world government was outlined in Sir Julian Huxley’s 1946 Founding Manifesto of UNESCO and became a guiding blueprint for the formation of the modern Deep State ever since.
In this fourth installment (co-written with Quebec historian Raynald Rouleau) we will meet a network of alliances that formed in France and Quebec under the leadership of Quebec’s Premier Daniel Johnson Sr. and French President Charles DeGaulle from 1967-1968 who intended to create an international program for development in opposition to the Anglo-American Empire that has been written out of modern history. Just as this plan was blossoming, assassins bullets ended the lives of Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King. The life of Daniel Johnson Sr was cut short under extremely suspicious circumstances during this same period leaving Charles De Gaulle to stand alone in the face of a new global paradigm shift which soon saw his leadership overthrown in 1969 under a London-directed neo Jacobin movement of anarchism in France.
Their stories are told here for the first time.
The founders of the Parti Québecois (PQ) never had the intention of transforming Quebec into a truly sovereign country: that is to say, a constitutional republic, independent of the British Empire. A republic that would be built upon the inalienable rights of citizens, as these were defined and later enshrined in the preamble of the United States Constitution by the founding fathers of the American republic, as the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
We are not referencing the actual leaders of the PQ, but rather those who, from the beginning, catalyzed the PQ into existence and continue, to this day, to forge and profit from the artificial divisions that were partly successful in setting up the larger segment of the population of Quebec, the French speakers against the English speaking Canadians living in Quebec and the rest of Canada. A perceived unbridgeable divide that was famously called The Two Solitudes, in earlier times.
In fact, these catalyzers of the separatist movement had fought tooth and nail against Daniel Johnson Sr. who was among the leading nation-builders in Canadian history and one who did have a mission to implement a constitutional republic for Canada modeled on the American constitution.
The PQ was created 16 days after the tragic death of Daniel Johnson, the then Premier of Quebec. The goal was simple: attract all separatist-nationalist forces; whether they be left, right, communist, socialist, catholic or Masonic. The game plan was straightforward: maintain the separatist movement as a wedge issue, a divide and conquer British Empire tactic and prevent a Johnson solution that would overthrow the British stranglehold over Canada.
Before Canada was ever given the legal status of “country”, the term in usage was “Dominion of Canada”; an appendage of the British Empire within the North American continent, administered by Crown Agents, across hundreds of institutions.
This structure still exists to this day.
“Crown Agents have no formal Constitution and are not part of the United Kingdom Civil Service or of the United Kingdom Government machine… Crown agents act as businesses and financial agents for the Governments of all territories for the administration of which the Secretary of State is ultimately responsible, including the territories under the protection of Her Majesty and the territories administered on behalf of the United Nations”1.
Crown Agents work directly through such key organizations that run the upper echelons of the Civil Service of Commonwealth Nations. It is not within the corporate boards of directors or even parliament, but here in this hive, where the real directing power of Canada is located.
As for the Parti Québécois itself, it was founded by René Lévesque. The 1973 biography of Lévesque written by Jean Provencher documents how Lévesque was recruited by an agent going by the name of Robb during WW2, who was the Montreal bureau chief of the Office of War Information 2 (OWI), a nominally American intelligence service, but which often operated under British control 3.
Lévesque was sent to New York to meet Pierre Lazareff, the editor-in-chief of the French services of the OWI, and was quickly sent to London. By the end of the war he had attained the equivalent to the level of captain: “We were still among the best paid guys. I had something equivalent to the grade of lieutenant. I think I ended as a captain. I wasn’t a captain in charge of a unit, but something equivalent” said René Lévesque in an interview years later 4. After this experience, he was recruited by British intelligence as a “journalist” for the Montreal office of the international radio service of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). He was transferred to television services in the 1950s and became a celebrity for the French Canadians with his popular political-economic news program “Point de Mire” on Radio Canada.
During the 1950s and early 1960s, Lévesque was a regular contributor to the magazine Cité Libre begun by none other than Pierre Elliot Trudeau. By this time, Trudeau had also been recruited by British Intelligence after his conditioning at Harvard, and the London School of Economics. Trudeau was tutored by mentors like William Yandell Elliot, Joseph Schumpeter, Wassily Leontieff, and the leader of the British Fabian Society Harold Laski.
Both young men had been profiled early on in their Jesuit-run elitist schools; Trudeau in Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf and Levesque in la Séminaire de Gaspé . The idea that there had been a legitimate feud between these two men in later years would become one of the greatest frauds of Canadian history.
It was at this moment that Lévesque was «officially» catapulted to action in Quebec politics. The reason was very simple. It was vital to end, at all cost, the power of the Union Nationale as Daniel Johnson was in the midst of becoming its leader, after the sudden deaths of Maurice Duplessis and Paul Sauvé and the failure of Antonio Barrette as leader of the party. With Daniel Johnson as leader, the Union Nationale would again win the elections of 1966. From the British point of view, this could absolutely not be allowed to happen. Daniel Johnson was after all, a politician of Irish descent, who understood history, and most importantly understood the psychology of the British Empire. He especially understood how the Empire had caused the Irish to suffer famine over generations as a matter of policy. Johnson was part of a small but influential group working within the Catholic Church, who opposed the massive introduction of Malthusian values into society via the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which had forced school reforms leading to the brainwashing of youth in all industrialized countries. This was the beginning of what was later called “the counter culture revolution” of sex, drugs and Rock & Roll 5.
After the Liberal victory in Quebec’s 1960 elections, René Lévesque, and a coterie of young Malthusian technocrats around Pierre Trudeau and Paul Guérin-Lajoie were among the new `reformers` assigned to carry out the overhaul of the Quebec political and educational structure. Oxford Rhodes Scholar Paul Guérin-Lajoie, the first Minister of Education, would lead the radical reforms of the Quebec educational system that brought in those OECD reforms by 1965.
Within this small but influential group working within the Catholic Church, this “alliance for progress and development” found men representing several nations, from diverse regions of the world, such as Aldo Moro of Italy, Ben Barka of Morrocco, John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert, General de Gaulle of France, Cardinal Montini (later to become Pope Paul VI), and Martin Luther King, to name but a few. All promoted human progress. For these people, every human was created in the image of God, regardless of colour and every man, woman and child had the fundamental right to development and enjoy the full fruits of scientific and technological progress. This concept is extremely dangerous for an empire which can only maintain its hegemony through the exploitation of resources, and a physical-intellectual impoverishment of its subjects.
It is within this context that René Lévesque played his assigned role, directly against the networks of Daniel Johnson. The only positive steps taken by the Liberal Party in Quebec during their period in government (1960-1966), were made via the efforts of Charles de Gaulle, his ministers, and the leader of Opposition Daniel Johnson who had many like-minded thinkers within the Liberal Party. The intensity of their organizing even influenced at times the paradoxical and confused Premier Jean Lesage who tended to see himself as a “C.D. Howe nation-builder”, yet was often controlled by forces that he never understood. Little beknownst to Lesage, these forces ironically hated both progress and especially C.D. Howe, the “minister of everything” of the federal Liberal Party of 1938-1957. Lesage would have the wits about him to first open up “Maisons du Québed” in Paris with the help of Charles de Gaulle, but not nearly enough to recognize in what way he was being used to undermine both Quebec and Canada as a whole.
The majority of the financing of the Liberal Party at that time, was coming from the networks run by Maurice Strong, an enemy of Charles de Gaulle, who himself was an active agent working for the networks of Prince Philip and Prince Bernhard. Liberal Party funds were channeled through subsidiary entities controlled by Power Corporation, of which Maurice Strong was a leading director. Strong became Vice President of Power Corporation in 1963, after having made a fortune during the nationalization of electricity in Quebec. Power Corporation soon got out of the business of energy and quickly became a giant consortium specializing in financial services whose reins were given to a young Paul Desmarais to run as an integral component to the newly re-organized Canadian oligarchy in 1968.
Nevertheless, after Louis Joseph Papineau, Daniel Johnson is the political figure who did the most to advance the development of Quebec and its citizens. Johnson understood that in order for the idea of a new constitution to be accepted in Canada, it needed the approval of the other provinces, though not necessarily Ottawa. In effect, due to a fallacy imbedded in the British North America Act of 1867, the progress of Canada has tended to be catalyzed by the provinces rather than the federal government. From a legal standpoint, Ottawa was rarely much more than the “buffer” between the British Empire and the Canadians. When Ottawa had been able to direct true development as was seen clearly during the 1937-1957 Liberal Party leadership, it was due to a mix of American private and public initiative, and the vast war powers used by the likes of C.D. Howe which permitted him to bypass both the parliamentary red tape and the civil service bureaucracy long after World War II had come to an end. Daniel Johnson knew that if he could gain the support of the provinces, then Ottawa would have no other choice but to accept the will of the people.
An informal conference comprising the ten provinces had occurred by the end of 1967, in order to put in place a strategy which would go on to become the first official Constitutional conference in February 1968, which strove to adopt a Canadian Constitution, written by and for Canadians. A constitutional committee made up of provincial representatives was established in the course of that month. This committee’s mandate involved studying all of the propositions made by the provinces. Sadly, on June 5, 1968, Johnson would suffer a severe heart attack, forcing him to pull out of politics for 10 weeks, returning triumphantly in September. He would give a press conference on September 25 in Quebec, just before leaving for the inauguration of the Manicouagan 5 dam, where he was planning to unveil his full nation-building vision. He was planning to meet de Gaulle ten days later, and was intending to invite him to return to Quebec in 1969. However, the next morning he would be found dead in his bed at the foot of the great hydro project that he had set into motion ten years earlier.
To add insult to injury, Charles de Gaulle would be denied an invitation to attend the funeral of “mon ami Johnson”. This would mark the end of Johnson’s Constitutional project.
During the summer of 1967, Canada was celebrating its centennial with the 100th anniversary of the British North America Act. It must be noted that the Canadian Confederation of 1867 was formed for no other reason but the protection of the empire against the republican forces of Abraham Lincoln in the United States and their allies in Canada. That same year, the president of France would take the hand extended to him by Daniel Johnson, which would send a shockwave throughout the entire North American continent. De Gaulle received an official invitation from the Premier of Quebec in May 1967, after Mr. Johnson himself was the General’s guest of honour in Paris.
During this historic meeting, France and Quebec had put an emphasis upon nine principled points of cooperation for the development of culture, technology, and industry. One of these points would involve Quebec’s entry into the Franco-German space program “Symphony”, for the development of communications satellites 6. We must remember that thanks to de Gaulle, France had become a world power centering on the pillars of “Progress, Independence and Peace”. De Gaulle would tell the people of Quebec: “Your history is our history. In reality this is the history of France”, he would add that within the circumstances “it is now up to you to play the role which was written for you, a French role”. This would not mean that those who spoke English or were foreign to France couldn’t play a “French role”. Are you inspired by the idea of “Progress, Independence and Peace”? If so, then in the mind of de Gaulle, you are French!
Continuing his voyage in Canada, de Gaulle would speak in the Town of Berthier on July 24 1967: “France for her part, after great obstacles and tests, is in the midst of a booming renewal and, you can see and feel it. It is an example both of progress for the world, but also an example of the service of men, wherever or whomever they are!” Are these the words of an egotist, an ignoramus, a racist or a chauvinist as popular historians of the Empire would like you to believe?
Midway between Québec and Montreal, at the industrial city of Trois-Rivières, the General had launched a brilliant attack against the British Empire: “When a nation is born, we cannot justify her existence and her rights, as you sung “Oh Canada” earlier, we cannot justify her existence and her rights unless we are moving towards progress. This is who you are, and I can see it from one end of Quebec to the other. You are in the midst of accomplishing magnificent economic and technological developments!”
If we look at the world today, those countries most under-developed are those territories which are under the influence of the British Empire. The “love of progress”, as de Gaulle describes it, is non-existent within the British Empire. Enslavement and the pillaging of resources are the only conditions within which the cancerous Empire can survive. But as Johnson and de Gaulle understood the problem clearly, cancerous cells have no lasting future. They die with the host which they had just killed. The greater their power, the faster their fall. A country cannot survive for long unless it is perpetually creating true wealth, unless it is progressing.
De Gaulle saw his intervention in Canada from 1960 to 1969 as not only an intervention into international geopolitics, but of primary importance for all humankind. Continuing his voyage along the shores of the St Lawrence River, he declared during a stop in Louiseville: “this effort (the cooperation between France and New France for progress, independence and peace), this effort is something which France wishes to develop and you can count on her, since that which we do together, we French from one side of the Atlantic to the other, is what we can do to improve humanity as a whole”.
On July 24, de Gaulle’s open top presidential motorcade made several stops in small towns and villages on his journey between Quebec and Montreal on what is known as the former “Chemin du Roy” (the King’s Path) along the northern shore of St Lawrence. Throughout the day, he gave several short speeches, in different town and villages, to cheering crowds. Before he reached Montreal in the early evening, he already had been enthusiastically greeted by nearly half a million people. In the evening, he delivered his famous speech from the balcony of Montreal City Hall, in front of a large crowd assembled at Place Jacques Cartier.
“… I will confide in you a secret you should not repeat. Both this evening, and all along my journey, I have found myself in the same sort of atmosphere as I experienced during the Liberation. On top of this, I have seen what efforts have been achieved towards progress, development and consequently freedom that you have accomplished here… This is why she (France) has, alongside the government of Quebec, and alongside my friend Johnson, signed treaties to unite the French from both sides of the Atlantic… You are in the midst of becoming elites, you are creating factories, enterprises, laboratories which will surprise everyone… Long live Montreal! Long live Quebec! Long live a free Quebec! Long live a French Canada and long live France »!
The British monarchy was frightened by the visit of de Gaulle. The awakening of the “little people”, the awakening of a country, of a republic, the idea of freedom, and the integration of “that spark of France”, which is diametrically opposed to the Empire, represented a mortal threat to its existence. This is why a propaganda campaign would be unleashed exclaiming: “de Gaulle is playing the game of a small minority of extremists who want the separation of Quebec.” (72% of French Canadians were favourable of the policies of de Gaulle: Four million… that makes a nice “small minority of extremists”.)
As an interesting anecdote, Daniel Johnson succeeded, through the help of Pierre Laporte, in passing a surprising resolution in the Chamber: “I would like to make a proposition, although it requires the unanimous consent of the Chamber, to thank General de Gaulle, for having come to Quebec on our invitation, and chastise the federal government that has ensured he not be able to finish his trip in Canada…”7
It is quite interesting to note that René Lévesque, the Parti Québécois’s future leader, one of the leaders of the real minority of separatists, was not at all happy with de Gaulle’s move:
“We tried, until the last moment, to convince Aquin [one of Lévesque’s colleague] not to go ahead with his statement [in favour of de Gaulle]. (…) It didn’t take long before he was dubbed a Gaullist MNA. That’s exactly what we wanted to avoid when forming the movement. (…) You will find it was one of the major reasons we delayed the creation of the movement.”
Showing a total lack of understanding towards de Gaulle’s design, Lévesque continues: “We maintain an enormous gratitude to de Gaulle, for having, by this happy mistake, made us known to the world.” Lévesque says “mistake”, what a lack of insight! As if the British Empire’s attack on de Gaulle was based on the “Vive le Québec Libre”… De Gaulle had put sticks in the Empire’s gears the whole time he was President of the French Republic. That is why they hated him so much, not for few words said on the balcony of Montreal’s City Hall.
Freedom for the Whole of Canada
De Gaulle was never a separatist. On the contrary, it could be said that he was more favourable to a Canadian marriage than a Quebec-British relationship. The official declaration of the French Ministers Council of July 31 1967 was clear: “He (de Gaulle) was brought to measure their will (of the French Canadians) to attain the evolution that would need to be accomplished by Canada as a whole to control their own affairs and become masters of their own progress.”
Contrary to popular opinion, de Gaulle’s intentions were never to destroy Canada, but rather to liberate it from the British octopus, so that all of Canada could enjoy the liberty that would be the effect of France’s policy of Progress, Independence and Peace. While de Gaulle and Johnson clearly wanted to liberate Quebec, they knew that it wouldn’t be possible as long as Canada were an appendage of the Crown… During his press conference of November 27, 1967 at the Palais de l’Elysée, de Gaulle explained what two “preconditions” were absolutely necessary for a “free Quebec” to come into being.
The first would be a «complete change of the Canadian political structure” that had been established a century earlier by the British Monarchy. The second condition would necessitate the re-uniting of lost bonds between the French cultures on both sides of the Atlantic in solidarity. Alas, today we know that a series of (well synchronized) heart attacks insured that the historic reunion that de Gaulle dreamed of would not occur. This failure contributed directly to the formation of the terrible Anglo-American geopolitical system that we know today.
Throughout the 1960s, Daniel Johnson fought to ensure that not only Quebec, but Canada as a whole would eventually become sovereign and adopt a republican constitution. He understood, as General de Gaulle did also, that the proper development of a French society within Canada could only occur if Canada itself became a sovereign nation based upon a principle of progress. This is the only way to comprehend Johnson`s battle cry “independence if necessary, but not necessarily independence”.
This understanding was evidenced in Johnson’s energetic support to ensure the sweeping victory of John Diefenbaker as Prime Minister in 1957 and 1958 winning the full support of the Union Nationale. Diefenbaker is distinguished as the only Canadian Prime Minister to campaign vigorously for a full Canadian development plan and devotion to scientific and technological progress, going so far as to fight for the establishment of a Canadian Credit System for the first (and only) time in history8. To the astonishment of all, Diefenbaker’s Conservatives swept the elections taking even the majority of the vote in Quebec, a province which had never broken with its support of the federal Liberal Party since the days of Wilfrid Laurier. Since their original meeting in a Commonwealth Conference of Parliamentarians in 1950, Diefenbaker and Johnson would be allies with Johnson even being considered “the right arm of Diefenbaker in Quebec”. 9
Diefenbaker was also known to be allied closely with General de Gaulle during this period. This friendship quickly formed after their first 1958 meeting in Paris. Years later, Diefenbaker would write of his friendship with de Gaulle in the following terms: “I was very much impressed with de Gaulle’s wisdom and with the fullness of his dedication to the service of France. In truth, he was the soul of France… Of all the official visits that I made during my period of office, none exceeded in splendour General de Gaulle’s reception in honour of Canada.”10
The admiration both leaders shared for one another established a foundation of cooperation based upon a common recognition that the sovereignty of nations rested upon their commitment to constant rejuvenation. Were the policies of Diefenbaker and his “Northern Vision” to succeed, a systemic overhaul of the Canadian federal political structure must necessarily have occurred. A universal cultural heritage of progress would have established a principle upon which a multi linguistic unified country of various ethnicities could organically be nourished and grow. Without this orientation and a unified sense of national mission living in the hearts of a people, any nation were doomed to division, and multicultural stagnation under the Social Darwinist laws of “each against all”. Both de Gaulle and Johnson were undoubtedly sensitive to this fact, although Diefenbaker the unrepentant monarchist was somewhat more naïve regarding the obstacles that would be set in his path and eventually sabotage much of his attempted revolution in physical economics and statecraft.
During his Ottawa message of April 18 1960, Charles de Gaulle expressed his feeling of a Canada pregnant with the potential for progressive change, in the following terms:
“How delighted and honoured I am to find myself on Canadian soil. Many are the reasons for this: first of all, our deeply rooted past- numerous indeed are the links which bound us, and which, indeed, still bind us- and then there is the more recent past. I recall the two World Wars in which your country and mine joined forces in the battle for freedom of the world… I am therefore pleased to be back on your soil, and to renew my many friendships, and to greet you in the name of France. Long live Canada, Long live France, and Long live the free peoples!”
From a British to an American Constitution
While often critical of the direction America had chosen to pursue in the post-Kennedy era, de Gaulle and Johnson were not at all opposed to the United States as a country; that is to say, the essence and soul of the United States expressed in its constitution. This fact is evidenced by Daniel Johnson’s constitution project where on page 19 of his Égalité ou Indépendance, we can read: “It were wise to examine what opportunities exist to replace the British based parliamentary system with a congressional system based upon the American model”.
The problem is clear. The origin of those terrible things which we here in Canada have often attributed to the “American Empire” can usually be traced back to an oligarchy in the City of London, moving quietly through networks in the Canadian Establishment. De Gaulle, who had access to the most efficient intelligence services of the day, would certainly not ignore the evil role played by the secret societies and elite clubs loyal to the Empire. Those networks, which had come to determine in large part United States foreign policy, have had the tendency to induce the USA to behave very much contrary to its historical nature. On top of that, these networks are highly ingrained and protected throughout Canada.
By the beginning of the 1960s, the world was entering a very unstable period. The fruits of those great works planted by de Gaulle over the years following WW II, would reveal a new dimension to the French identity centered on “progress, independence and peace”, and come to play a crucial role in history. Under de Gaulle`s leadership, a new era was taking form: He would remove all French forces from NATO, he refused England’s desired entry into the Common Market since he knew that if they would be permitted entrance, then his Grand Design of a Europe as agreed upon by himself and Germany’s Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, from “the Atlantic to the Urals” could never come into existence. De Gaulle wanted a “détente”, and that would involve ending the cold war, and advancing policies of economic cooperation between the East and West. This period therefore elicited great hope among republican forces.
At the official dinner honouring General de Gaulle on the evening of his arrival in Québec, Daniel Johnson was full of hope and outlined his acceptance of the General’s challenge to join in his Great Design.
“Under your leadership, France has recovered a stability that merits our admiration. She has vigorously pursued a vast program of national planning which, in two decades, has justified your unshakable faith in what you yourself have called the ‘genius of rebirth.”
“[…] but your light shines beyond the frontiers of old Europe as witnessed by the eloquent receptions of which you were the object in Asia and in the Americas during recent years. Your understanding of world problems, your decisiveness and your tenacity executing your ideas polarises the hopes of numerous countries. Your diplomatic actions have proven in many ways to be one of the most powerful factors of international equilibrium.”
Two days later, just before de Gaulle’s departure, Johnson added that he believed a new era was opening up for Quebec on the world stage, and that Quebec would be able to play a role of partner and unifying force to achieve universal good will. In the mind of the Premier, the French nation in America would enter world history and realize her international role.
Upon returning to Paris, de Gaulle explained his political vision to the French people, a vision which Anglo American political forces acting through the French press and political channels rabidly attacked. In his televised address of August 10, 1967, the General demonstrated that the liberation of “New France” was a necessary aspect of French foreign policy.
“Ordinarily, each of us- and this is very normal- is absorbed by the circumstances and demands of daily life and thus takes very little time to look at the whole of which they are a part, or what could become of our country. And yet, everything depends upon it […]. As in the tense situation in which the world finds itself, our peoples’ actions weigh heavily on her destiny. We have the opportunity today to ask what goals are necessary for the direction of the country and which path will best achieve them?
[…] Progress, independence and peace, are those goals which our political decisions must follow […] In this way, all that is realized in the development of the country, in whatever domain, at whatever moment, in any way, is fought in principle and without exception, all of the time, by those humble followers of its truth. The fact that France, without denying any friendship to Anglo American nations, but breaking with absurd conformity and outdated habits, takes a proper French position on the subject of the war in Viet Nam and the conflict in the Middle East, or- no later than yesterday- of the unanimous and powerful will to franchise that French Canadians manifested around the President of the French Republic, stupefied and indignant as they were to the apostles of decline.”
For over four decades, a blinding darkness has spread across the Quebec political scene. After the death of Daniel Johnson, the nightmarish vision of those “apostles of decline” began to be felt across all of Canada. Over the recent decades, no one has yet risen to shine light on the road to progress, as the light of Johnson’s spirit was no longer directly visible. The English and French populations of Canada had fallen as moths at night, upon the blinding flame of the Empire, embracing either Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau on one side or his counterweight, René Lévesque on the other. Canadians thought they had to pick either one of the two, without ever considering for one instant that either choice was a trap.
Would it not have been better to return to a saner period of our history and to follow the example of those individuals who understood those goals of Progress, Development, Cooperation and Peace? Why must we continue to admire those who, consciously or not, brought the vision of de Gaulle and Johnson to ruin? Why must we continuously give our admiration to those who resisted joining their efforts when the time was ripe? Whether you were for or against René Lévesque is not important, but the great error of those living at that time, was their belief that René Lévesque truly desired independence and sovereignty, or even that Lévesque represented, under one form or another, the continuity of the “de Gaulle-Johnson” tradition.
Johnson’s presentation of his project for a constitutional republic to liberate all of Canada, and as de Gaulle hoped, transform the soul of the United States at the same time, was one of the most dangerous moments in the Empire’s recent history.
By the end of the 1960s, the choking of the «French effort» had become a terrible success, culminating with the death of Johnson, the fall of de Gaulle in France the following year, and the October Crisis of 1970. The later October Crisis was an operation directed by the Special services of Anglo American interests, which terrorised hundreds of thousands of Quebecois under the dynamic of terrorism, cultural irrationalism and martial law, to the point that the traumatized population forgot what exactly de Gaulle and Johnson were trying to do for them. Little by little, the consolidation of perfidious independence movements, of which René Lévesque was a key figurehead, became hegemonic and a trap for those in whose hearts a flame of liberty had not yet been extinguished.
Today, the spirit of development, optimism and peace represented by the leadership of Daniel Johnson and De Gaulle is represented in the growing Belt and Road Initiative which is quickly spreading across the world as a collective rejection of the precepts for de-population and one world government outlined in 1946 by Julian Huxley. The western nations long trapped under the cultural, economic and political cage of the Empire need only join this new alliance in order for the spirits of John F Kennedy, Enrico Mattei, Johnson and De Gaulle to come alive in the hearts of citizens once more.
Tune in Next Week for Part 5 of “Forgotten Battles Against the Deep State (1945-1968)”
2 p. 45 Renée Lévesque: Portrait d’un Québécois, par Jean Provencher Éd. La Presse 1973
3 In order to win the war, Roosevelt created the OWI and OSS (Office of Strategic Services). OWI took care of the propaganda while OSS took care of intelligence. After the war the OSS and OWI were dismantled, as they were not entirely under American control. The OSS became the CIA and the OWI was re-integrated into British Intelligence services.
4 p. 71 Renée Lévesque: Portrait d’un Québécois, par Jean Provencher Éd. La Presse 1973
5 At the end of the 1950s, 60% of Québec’s students were studying in science programs, and 50% of Canada’s hydroelectric power was generated in Québec. By the beginning of the 1960s, Hydro Québec forecasted that 50% of its energy would come from nuclear power by 1985. In 1963, under the direction of Alexander King (later to go on to co found the Club of Rome, in which Maurice Strong would be a key member), the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) had produced a report which served as a model for a “educational reform” within all industrialized countries. Some of these reforms would involve replacing constructive geometry for “new math”, and replacing the study of Greek and Latin with French existentialism. In Quebec, this reform coincided with the creation of the Ministry of Education (which involved a battle between the Catholic church and Freemasonry). See La Présse of November 11, 1963- A five part series defending the Grand Lodge of Quebec.
6 The Symphony Program was a Franco-German project consisting of two communications satellites which would have the effect of connecting Quebec with the rest of the French speaking world. De Gaulle invited Quebec to participate with Johnson replying “the cosmos will speak French”. The project wouldn’t be ready until the beginning of the 1970s. Sadly, the Ariane rockets had exploded on lift off twice and were finally sent in space by the American Delta rocket in 1974 and 1975. However the Americans only cooperated on the condition that there would be no intercontinental link, thus immediately excluding Quebec from the project.
8 Matthew Ehret-Kump, Diefenbaker and the Sabotage of the Northern Vision, The Canadian Patriot, CRC, January 2013, p. 28
BIO: Matthew J.L. Ehret is a journalist, lecturer and founder of the Canadian Patriot Review. He is an author with The Duran, Strategic Culture Foundation, Fort Russ and Oriental Review. His works have been featured in Zero Hedge, Executive Intelligence Review, Global Times, Asia Times, L.A. Review of Books, and Sott.net. Matthew has also published the book “The Time has Come for Canada to Join the New Silk Road” and three volumes of the Untold History of Canada (available on untoldhistory.canadianpatriot.org). He can be reached at matt.ehret@tutamail.com
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June 26, 2019
Daniel Johnson wanted to go to France to meet Charles de Gaulle after De Gaulle came to Québec in 1967. Some hours before going to France, our Prime Minister Danel Johnson was assassinated just before the inauguration of the Dam MANICOUAGAN name after the death of Daniel Johnson, the Dam Daniel Johnson. https://vigile.quebec/articles/mon-ami-johnson-savait-il-qu-il-jouait-dans-la-cour-des-grands
June 26, 2019
Not only did de Gualle remove French military forces from NATO, he kicked NATO out of France! This was done because de Gualle discovered that Gladio agents of NATO were behind several failed assassination attempts against him. The world needs more leaders like de Gaulle! Then, that terrorist organization called NATO would be disbanded.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the second half of an NFL football game,…
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
by: SCHUYLER DIXON, Associated Press
Posted: Oct 23, 2022 / 03:15 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 23, 2022 / 04:32 PM CDT
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the second half of an NFL football game,…
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
by: SCHUYLER DIXON, Associated Press
Posted: Oct 23, 2022 / 03:15 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 23, 2022 / 04:32 PM CDT
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott made sure to remember what he watched during the five games the star quarterback missed with a fractured right thumb.
The Dallas defense has things under control.
Ezekiel Elliott ran for two 1-yard touchdowns, Prescott threw for a score in his return and the Cowboys forced five turnovers in a 24-6 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Dallas (5-2) recovered Jamaal Williams’ fumble inside its 1 with a four-point lead early in the fourth quarter.
Jared Goff was responsible for four other Detroit turnovers with two interceptions and two fumbles, while Prescott didn’t give the ball away.
Kind of like the formula Cooper Rush followed in winning the first four games without Prescott before three interceptions helped end the streak a week ago, when defending NFC East champs lost at undefeated division leader Philadelphia.
“It was important for me to see that and to recognize that and know coming back, don’t try to do too much,” Prescott said. “I’m just trying to play my role and make sure that I put this team in the best chance to win.”
The Lions (1-5) got a solid showing for three quarters from the NFL’s worst defense, but coach Dan Campbell fell to 0-11-1 on the road with the Lions in something of a homecoming for the Texas native.
Campbell’s frustration in a fourth consecutive loss showed when he threw his headset after Williams lost the ball in a pile and Anthony Barr recovered for Dallas with the Cowboys up 10-6.
Campbell said he threw the headset because he was trying to get a challenge of the previous play, when tight end Brock Wright was ruled down at the 1 on a 17-yard catch.
“I’m frustrated because we’re losing, just like I was last year,” said Campbell, whose record as Detroit’s coach dropped to 4-18-1. “But I’m not down, I’m not losing confidence. I’m not going to go hide in a corner.”
Goff’s first three turnovers led to Dallas touchdowns, starting with Trevon Diggs’ third interception of the season on a diving play inside the Dallas 20 with the Lions leading 6-3.
Elliott jump-started the ensuing 82-yard drive by hurdling DeShon Elliott on an 18-yard run. Tony Pollard ran for 28 yards two plays later, and the Cowboys took their first lead on Elliott’s 1-yard plunge.
Dallas didn’t have to go nearly as far after the next two turnovers from Goff.
Elliott’s second TD came after Goff was intercepted by Jourdan Lewis at the Dallas 46.
Goff then lost the ball on one of the first two sacks of rookie Sam Williams’ career, giving the Cowboys possession at the Detroit 24. Prescott threw a 2-yard scoring pass to rookie Peyton Hendershot.
“Everywhere I’ve been I broke the record, JUCO, high school, Ole Miss, now I’m trying to do it here,” Williams said. “Trying to leave my name on something positive.”
The first multi-TD game of the season for Elliott came after he took a hard shot to his right knee in the first half. Elliott had 57 yards on 15 carries, and Pollard rushed 12 times for 83 yards.
“He’s relentless,” Prescott said of Elliott. “When I saw the play, I thought it was a little ugly. He said he’d be good and wasn’t too long before he was jumping a guy.”
With shorter fields late, Prescott settled into a groove, finishing 19 of 25 for 207 yards.
“Starting with the command of the huddle and the whole operation, I thought he was really on point there,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “They’re big things that don’t show up in the stat column. I thought he had a winning performance today.”
Goff was 21 of 26 for 228 yards. Williams was effective with 79 yards on 15 carries, but had the critical mistake that kept the Lions from taking a fourth-quarter lead.
Diggs has 17 career interceptions, tied for most in the NFL since he entered the league in 2020. Those picks have come in his first 35 games, giving him the second-most for a player in the Super Bowl era behind former Cowboys cornerback Everson Walls. Diggs tied Walls’ club record of 11 picks last season.
Detroit’s Jack Fox averaged 48 yards on three punts a day after the announcement of a three-year contract extension. The deal has the highest average annual value for punters at $3.8 million, according to Spotrac.
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown was ruled out by the concussion protocol after leaving the game following his only catch in the first quarter. … RB De’Andre Swift missed his third consecutive game with ankle and shoulder injuries after the Lions were hopeful he could return. … Cowboys T G Matt Farniok was ruled out in the second half with a hamstring injury.
Lions: Host Miami next Sunday.
Cowboys: Host Chicago next Sunday in the second of four consecutive matchups with NFC North teams.
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The first debate among the Democratic candidates was held last night, and most press accounts seem to agree that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came out on top. A special version of the POLITICO Caucus (they normally weigh in on Friday) offers the following assessment:
Hillary Clinton won — by a landslide.
Clinton was the clear winner of the first Democratic presidential debate, according to the assessment of both Democrats and Republicans in this week's POLITICO Caucus, our bipartisan survey of the top activists, operatives and strategists in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada.
Seventy-nine percent of Democratic insiders surveyed said she dominated her four opponents onstage. Fifty-four percent of Republicans said the same.
“Not even close,” an unaffiliated New Hampshire Democrat said. “Hillary crushed it tonight.”
“I think that everyone walked into this debate looking for her to make a mistake, and she didn't,” an Iowa Democrat said. “On top of that, [Vermont Sen. Bernie] Sanders' lack of preparation showed, and [former Maryland Gov. Martin] O'Malley was trying too hard to look presidential to be effective.”
While the “winner” doesn’t seem to be much in doubt among the insiders, there seems to be a split in opinion on who lost:
Sanders, who has been threatening Clinton in the polls in New Hampshire and Iowa, was less impressive onstage, insiders said. Only 8 percent of Democrats overall said he won the debate, tying with Martin O'Malley, who is far behind in the polls. And 20 percent of Democratic insiders said Sanders lost.
“Bernie had the most to lose tonight and didn't perform well on a debate stage compared to his usual fiery performances on the stump,” a South Carolina Democrat said.
The candidate who received the most votes for worst performance, however, was former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, with 35 percent of Democrats giving him that designation.
“Whined too much about time,” a New Hampshire Democrat said, a reference to Webb's frequent complaints about how little time he was allotted to speak. “Mr Webb and [former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln] Chafee should be out. The sooner the better.”
Over in The Washington Post the debate performances are discussed in more detail, including the suggestion that Clinton’s strong showing potentially making it less likely Vice President Joe Biden will enter the race:
Hillary Rodham Clinton was the only candidate on stage last night who looked like a plausible president. She had gravitas and filled the stage, while her four rivals came across as unelectable, unserious or both. In short, she solidified her status as the Democratic front-runner. Clinton’s strong performance will, at least temporarily, quiet doubts among party elites and make it less likely that Joe Biden enters the race….
Hillary’s tight hug of Obama means there is less room for Biden. Mindful of a possible bid by the vice president, Clinton clearly wanted to send a message that she will aggressively compete for the Obama coalition and continue to grab for the president’s mantle. “I would have to think this would give him some pause,” longtime Obama strategist David Axelrod said of Biden after the debate.
The Post also notes Sanders’ less-than-impressive performance:
Bernie Sanders spent most of the night on the defensive. Early on, he was caught off guard when Clinton ripped into him for his votes against the Brady bill and for granting immunity to gun manufacturers. After Sanders said it was a complicated issue, Clinton took off her velvet gloves to note that she opposed the same bill because there was nothing complicated about it for her. Gun control is one of the very few issues on which she can easily get to Bernie’s left, and she did so effectively. The Vermont independent sounded like just another politician as he explained, essentially, that political considerations prompted his vote.
Sanders grew irritated when pressed over various apostasies. He offered revisionist histories of congressional debates over both gun control and immigration reform, for which he will certainly take heat from fact checkers.
On foreign policy, Sanders was out of his depth and looked uncomfortable talking about why he dodged the Vietnam War draft.
“Overall, Sanders’s performance was uneven,” The Post’s Philip Rucker and John Wagner write on the Bernie dynamic. “At the start, he seemed easily bothered. At times on the defensive, Sanders seemed agitated, shouting his positions as if he were rallying thousands of supporters in a sports arena instead of conversing with four opponents on a debate stage. But he appeared to become more relaxed on stage and to relish his place as the outsider on the left.”
While Sanders may have had an uneven performance and failed to do much to advance his campaign, he certainly had a better night than the three Democrats at the bottom of the polls. The Post’s Chris Cillizza has an article identifying his winners and losers. He crowned both Clinton and Sanders as winners, noting of the Vermont senator:
If you were a Democrat who wanted to learn more about the Vermont socialist via the debate, he gave you plenty to like. Sanders is a true believer in liberal ideas, and you can feel his passion when you watch him. His "I don't want to hear anymore about your damn e-mails" line to Clinton was, probably, the biggest applause line of the night and will be replayed roughly 1 billion times over the next 24-48 hours. In terms of pure interest -- as it relates to what people were searching for during the debate -- there's no question this was a good night for Sanders.
At the same time, Sanders showed that he is a somewhat limited candidate. He looked totally lost on foreign policy -- even when moderator Anderson Cooper teed him up a question on Russia and Vladimir Putin. Sanders is great when he is talking about economic inequality and climate change. When he is talking about anything else, he's sort of eh.
The remaining three candidates on stage last night didn’t fare as well in Cillizza’s estimation:
Martin O'Malley: The former governor of Maryland needed a moment in this debate to break out of the 1 percent crowd. He didn't get one. Oddly, O'Malley sounded the most like a politician of anyone on the stage even though he is the only one who has never spent any time in office in the nation's capitol. O'Malley seemed overly low-key in the first hour of the debate. He never really seemed committed to attacking Clinton, even over his past comments about the presidency not being a crown handed back and forth between two families. It was a "blah" performance for someone who needed a lot more than that.
Lincoln Chafee: Holy cow. I had low expectations for the former Rhode Island governor going into the debate, but he managed to under-perform even those. His explanation for his vote in favor of Glass-Steagall -- it was right when he came to the Senate and every one deserves a "takeover" -- is one of the five worst debate answers I have ever heard. Chafee's explanation of his vote for the Patriot Act -- basically, everyone voted for it -- would have been terrible if he hadn't already bombed the Glass-Steagall question. A genuinely awful performance.
Webb didn’t even merit a mention in Cillizza’s review, which in itself suggests he was among the losers. At Bloomberg Politics, Mark Halperin graded all the candidates and gave Webb the lowest, a “D,” writing:
Intense and brooding. Had trouble getting in the mix or finding a resonant voice on issues, even in his foreign policy wheelhouse. Frequently expressed frustration about a lack of talk time, coming across as griping and grumpy.
Clinton has had a rough summer, in large part due to the controversy surrounding her use of a private email system and the storage of classified information on non-government servers. While last night’s debate performance isn’t likely to influence opinions about her among Republicans and most independents, it’s fair to say she firmed up her position as Democratic frontrunner through a combination of her own strong debate skills and her opponents’ failure to seize the moment.
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Cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. This results in blurring of vision and if left untreated it can even cause blindness. Cataract surgery is the commonest surgery performed in the world. It is also the most safely performed operation with the highest success rate.
Since the past 3 decades, phacoemulsification or phaco with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is the preferred technique for cataract surgery. It involves a microincision (<2mm) into the eye, through which cataract is removed by ultrasonic energy and an artificial lens or IOL is implanted to restore the vision. The surgery typically lasts not more than 10 to 15 minutes.
Cataract Surgery: Maintaining safety from COVID-19 Infection
During this coronavirus pandemic the most important concern for patients with cataract is the risk of acquiring covid19 infection during surgery. So let’s first understand how a coronavirus infection may be acquired. The most common source of infection is inhaling aerosol generated during coughing, speaking or sneezing by an infected person. Second is through fomites or surfaces.
The virus survives on hard surfaces and only if a person touches his nose, mouth or eyes, he may infect himself with the virus. These two methods of acquiring infection may be avoided by wearing masks, practicing hand hygiene and avoiding touching the face, as we already know by now.
Next we need to understand what happens during cataract surgery. There is no or minimal aerosol generation during cataract surgery. This is because it is a microincision surgery with self sealing wounds and the patient’s face is completely covered with a sterile drape during surgery. (Figure 1).
Secondly, since the surgery lasts only 10 to 15 minutes, the exposure time is too short to acquire infection.
Though the risk of acquiring Covid19 infection is almost nil during cataract surgery, it is also important to know about the efforts taken by an NABH accredited eye hospital like Neoretina in providing patients with the highest standard of safety:
All patients and attenders are screened at the entrance. Temperature is checked and hand sanitizer is provided.
Entry without a mask is not allowed. In case a patient walks in without a mask, a mask is provided by the hospital.
Patients are encouraged to visit the hospital only by appointment
The hospital staff and doctors wear essential personal protective equipment (PPE).
Regular sanitization and disinfection of surfaces is performed throughout the day.
Strict hand hygiene protocols are in place.
Social distancing is practiced and only alternate chairs are available for seating in the waiting area.
Inside the operation theatre:
The operation theatre (OT) is equipped with air handling units which ensures the OT environment is safe from microorganisms (Figure 2).
Only one patient is operated in the operation theatre at a given time.
The patient’s eye is cleaned with a betadine solution before surgery.
Every patient is provided with a new disposable cap, mask and foot cover before surgery.
Almost all surgeries are performed under topical anaesthesia i.e. eye is numbed only with eye drops. Since it is a no injection procedure, it is painless as well as free from risk of bleeding and infection.
After every case, trolly sheets are changed.
New sheets and drapes are used for every patient.
After every case the operation theatre is cleaned thoroughly.
Figure 2. Operation theatre with air handling unit.
With all the sophisticated techniques and safety protocols in place, now patients can confidently book their appointment for a walk-in walk-out cataract surgery and experience the joy of clear vision.
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Dr. Abhilasha Baharani is a specialist in Uveitis and Ocular inflammation. Her areas of expertise are Uveitis & Ocular Immunology- management of ocular tuberculosis, immunosuppressive therapy for non-infectious uveitis & scleritis, phacoemulsification in small pupil, complicated cataracts and ocular manifestations of systemic diseases. She studied MBBS at Kasturba Medical College Mangalore and DNB at Aravind Eye Hospital & Post-Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tirunelveli. She did her fellowship in Uveitis & Ocular Inflammation at Aravind Eye Hospital & Post-Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai and a second fellowship in Ocular Inflammatory Disease in Vitreoretinal Disorders at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland where she became well-versed with newer immunosuppressive agents and use of biologic blockers. She is a member of the International Ocular Inflammation Society and is an active member of the state and national academic societies. She has received the Carl Herbort Award for her research paper at the Uveitis Society of India Annual Meeting in 2012 and Award of Distinction and Award of Merit for her research papers at the International Ophthalmology Congress- Innovations and Challenges in Glaucoma & Uveitis, Singapore, 2014.
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Socrates was quoted as saying, “A wise man knows he knows nothing.” When you think about it, that’s the best part of learning and self-improvement —the knowledge that there’s still more to learn. How boring would life become if you knew everything you needed to know?
This list is far from exhaustive and, given some of my personal debacles of the past, I clearly have a long way to go during the homestretch.
Not long before his death at age 88, Michelangelo, the legendary sculptor and artist of Sistine Chapel fame, wrote two words on a sketch he had drawn: “Ancora imparo” — I am still learning. Imagine! This man, whose accomplishments few of us could even approach, remained eager to learn more, even in his old age. Keep in mind that when he died in 1564, reaching age 88 was really old!
I’m always inspired by stories of men and women who don’t allow their advancing years to stop them from tackling something new. A well-known example would be a woman born in 1860 as Anna Mary Robertson who retired from her life of farming at age 76 and began a new career as an artist. Her married name was Anna Moses. From then until her death at 101 years old, she completed more than 1,600 paintings and, as Grandma Moses, became one of our nation’s most famous artists.
Like Grandma Moses, George Dawson was a centenarian who had decided late in life to learn something new. Born in 1898 as one of five children descended from slaves, his education ended at age eight when he began working on a farm. He held a variety of jobs until finally retiring at age 90. Six years later, he decided to do something he never had time for—he wanted to learn to read.
George learned well and, at age 98, he co-authored Life Is So Good, the story of his life. In June 2001, a month before his death, he wrote an article that appeared in Guideposts magazine. In it he wrote: “I’m still going to school, working on getting my GED, even though I’m 103. After all, now I know why I’m here. I’m here to learn. I’m here to help show folks it’s never too late. . . ”
There’s the key to constant self-improvement. Lifelong learning! It’s what makes our journey through life richer and keeps us young. When your life becomes easy, complicate it. I love this comment by legendary automaker Henry Ford: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”
So, what’s the first word that pops into your mind when you hear the word learning? Maybe it’s education, school, homework, graduation, or that hard-earned degree. Does it bring back memories—unpleasant ones perhaps—of your days in the classroom? Or maybe you think fondly of those “School days, school days/ Dear old Golden Rule days.”
That old song has been around for more than a century, but the part I remember is the line about being “taught to the tune of the hick’ry stick.” In my case, the “hick’ry stick” was a ruler, applied rather frequently and painfully to the back of my head—by my kindergarten teacher!
That’s right—in kindergarten! I remember as if it were yesterday: kneeling on hard linoleum in the corner of the cloak room, back straight, hands clasped together in front of me, eyes straight ahead, and then, WHACK, the sting of the ruler against the back of my head. I didn’t appreciate it a bit at the time but, looking back, I’m sure Sister Marie Emelda, as arthritic as she was, meant well. Unfortunately, she had an unusually severe, Joseph Stalin-like way of demonstrating her compassion and charity toward all living things.
You may be wondering how having repetitive closed head injuries help? When things seem to be going not as planned, I can always say, “How bad can it be? At least a nun is not beating me senseless!”
Years later, I read Robert Fulghum’s wonderful book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, and it dawned on me that corporal punishment, humiliation, and head injuries notwithstanding, I’d also learned some life lessons in kindergarten. In Fulghum’s words: “Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sandpile at . . .school.” They’re lessons that have served me well, both personally and professionally.
Self-Improvement Quotes
Are you committed to your self-improvement? Here are quotes that will help inspire you to grow.
“Become addicted to constant and never-ending self-improvement.” Anthony J. D’Angelo
“It is not as much about who you used to be, as it is about who you choose to be.” Sanhita Baruah
“Change is your friend not your foe; change is a brilliant opportunity to grow.” Simon T. Bailey
“Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” George Bernard Shaw
“You are essentially who you create yourself to be, and all that occurs in your life is the result of your own making.” Stephen Richards
“The key to happiness is really progress and growth and constantly working on yourself and developing something.” Lewis Howes
“He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.” Confucius
“Beginning today, set an intention and a relentless focus on living your life as the greatest person you can be, in all situations.” Brendon Burchard
“Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” William Faulkner
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” Ernest Hemingway
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I’ve got my first bike when I was 15 y/o. A full chromoly 20kg bike with screw on pegs which I rode during that summer. Discovered different kind of tricks and styles I want to do: which were mostly flatland based. When I turned 16 I went with my dad to Pauls Boutique BMX shop to get my first flatland specific BMX: a WTP Pony. Still thankfull for that birthday present!
Who inspired you when you first started with BMX?
Of course I wanted to have a BMX bike because it looked cool, with no specific role-model. I noticed this www.eengoedidee.nl video-archive (pre- youtube era) I found the Simon O’Brien video with the Hiltop Hoods song (timeless), and some video’s of Dutchflatland riders like Bram Verhallen, James Alberto, Sytse Winkel, which got me stuck to flatland. With my first flatland bike, I’ve got a flatland video (FlatTV 4) as well. I’ve watched this video at least once a day for a year.
Where is your bike at night?
In my living room, duh.
What was your first trick?
Probably bunny hop of 2 cm which felt like 1 meter. First trick I’ve actually practiced on was a trackstand. That feeling of pulling / balancing it! Maybe that was what me got stuck to flatland.
What mindstate do you need to ride flatland?
Depends on what you want to do (freestyle riding, progression with specific tricks, getting stuff dialed) on which mindset you can start with. For me it always helped me to get in a specific mindset as well. When I have a good day and I go riding, it makes me feel good. When I have a shit day and I go riding, it makes my feel better.
Way too much interests: I run a BMX show / workshop business as well to get more people stoked for freestyle, which take some time. As well I do some freelance consultancy for educational improvements, creating common mindset / vision / mission with groups of educational professionals. Like to do some house constructing, chilling / making music with friends, art house cinema visits, try to grow some plants, walking in my wooden shoes, etc.
What kind of bike accessories trends do you wish for BMX and Flatland?
Creating your own style and tricks. This is what me always get stoked about flatland. When I go to a jam or contest, most of the times 1 or 2 riders / styles / tricks I remember and get me stoked about. So bike accessories which help you to create this.
What equipment do I need to get started with Flatland?
BMX bike and a spot. There’s always a reason to not go out and ride. So mostly you need perseverance, discipline and of course a bit of know how is useful as well.
Why is the Motobicycles pedals so special?
For me: the griptape is so much more shin / leg friendly compared to ‘normal’ pedals. As well it’s possible to do some specific pedal tricks because they are flat, grippy, don’t keep rotating and you can pivot on them. For me it helped me with some tricks.
Any word that comes to your mind with moto pedals?
Action speaks louder than words.
What kind of pedals did you used to ride and was there anything that annoyed you?
Of course ripped shins when I was riding in short pants. But you will get used to that after a while. Kind of: you adapt the bike to your riding or you will adapt your riding to the bike needs. But I realized this after starting using Moto pedals. This feeling of ‘why didn’t I use this before?’ (for grip, shins, rotating, pivoting)
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I was attacked and mauled by a couple of wild, vicious, African male lions in my own home yesterday after supper. It was a terrifying experience. One was much bigger than the other. In fact I think the littler one wasn't much more than a baby. He was, in fact pretty cute, but once he saw what the bigger one was doing, he joined in with a savagery that made me think he was trying to imitate the big one. Maybe they were brothers and the little brother was trying impress his bigger brother.
Anyway, the big one started by charging at me with a blood-curdling roar and his long sharp teeth and claws chomping and slashing toward me. I fought him off as well as I could. In fact, I felt I had things under control until the little one started in as well. The big one kept knocking me over and the little one kept clawing and biting at me while I was down.
The roars of these lions were enough to wake the dead. Actually, I don't think the little one would have been so bad, but when he joined in with the bigger, I really felt like screaming in terror. In fact, I did scream for help.
One thing I didn't know until last night is that male lions sometimes wear batman pajamas. Apparently, they also wear batman underwear. Pretty weird, huh? I also didn't know until last night is that some male lions have only a few teeth and drool something horrible. It only makes getting attacked that much more frightening.
Another thing about wild African lions that surprised me is that they are surprisingly proficient at speaking English! I mean, I've seen Lion King, and those lions talked, but I thought Disney took some liberties when it made those lions speak. No, lions actually know English! The larger of the two lions kept saying things like "I'm a big male lion and I'm grumpy!" Even the little one seemed to say "Da Da Da Da Da," quite a bit.
I also found out that my wife doesn't really care if I get attacked or even eaten by wild animals. I keep screaming for help and she just kept on washing dishes. Washing dishes is one of her favorite activities, but I always thought that if my life was in danger, she would do something or at least be a little worried about me. She was so into her dishes that my cries for help barely even registered with her, and she just ignored my situation.
After what seemed like hours of unrelenting attack, I was finally able to stop the bloodshed by agreeing to read a children's' magazine to the two lions. The magazine had an article in it about lions. Apparently wild African lions enjoy hearing about themselves. I am battered and bloody, but I survived. I don't think I'll ever be quite the same, though.
Posted by ESheppy at 3/05/2006 01:05:00 PM
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Heh, I laughed out loud at your post! I went on safari this summer to Africa and saw plenty of wild animals...but it wasn't till I got home to my job as a preschool teacher that I got mauled by an African animal---a plastic zebra weilded by a three-year-old. :)
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This morning, I walked to work. Not an unusual occurrence. I usually walk to work It is an hour long walk, so I tend to wear shoes that permit me to walk long distances in relative comfort. Sneakers. I was wearing an old pair of sneakers. I have more work appropriate shoes at work, under my desk to change into when I arrive. I'm a huge nerd, so those work appropriate shoes are a pair of black flats that the Amazing Flatmate hand painted with the N7 logo from Mass Effect.
I also happen to be wearing a really lovely knee-length black and white satin dress, with my hair in an up-do, and, unusually for me, jewellery (necklace, earrings, ring, the lot).
I'm roughly five blocks from work, motoring along, when I feel a tap on my shoulder. I look, and a young man is indicating for me to take out my ear buds. Thinking that perhaps he needs help, or I dropped something, I took out an ear bud and he said, "That dress? With those shoes? Really?"
My brain immediately began to sass, but I had a good, long sleep yesterday and my mouth had a little more control. Still, it went something like this:
That dress? With those shoes? Really?
Well excuuuuuse me, Mister What Not to Wear. Is my practical shoe choice bothering your dainty eyes, is it? Has my appearance insulted your sense of aesthetic? Let me break it down for you, fucktard, it's an hour long walk into work. I'm not walking an hour in heels. You should just be grateful I shaved. Also, fuck off. I'm busy. I'm on my way to work. I don't have time for this shit.
Well, I have to get to work somehow.
Where do you work?
That's not really your concern, is it? Like I'm going to tell you. Christ!
Also, fuck off. I'm busy. I'm on my way to work. I don't have time for this shit.
Just up the way.
I put my earbud back in and walk as quickly away as I can. I'm busy. I'm on my way to work. I haven't the time for this.
To the lad's credit, he didn't actually come off as creepy. I wasn't weirded out or scared. Just mildly irritated. For the gentlemen, women wearing clothes is not an invitation for your comments. We actually don't care what you think of our attire (unless we're dressing up for a night out with you or something, in which case, we do care). If you feel the need to interrupt a woman's day to comment on her attire, here's a tip:
Just don't. She's busy. She doesn't care, and she doesn't have the time for it. Just leave her alone. Let her get on with it.
This shirt. I want it.
There's usually a giant fucking clue as to her availability to talk to you, as well. I'll help you suss it out. Is she looking at her phone? Is she reading a book? Does she have fucking earbuds in? LEAVE HER ALONE. These are all visual clues that tell you she doesn't want to talk to you.
Don't take it personally.
She doesn't want to talk to anyone. She just wants to go about her business - waiting for the bus, grocery shopping, walking to work, whatever it is she's doing - and not be disturbed. M'kay?
Now I have work to do.
Ciao!
Wow - the look you were wearing is exactly what every woman in nyc wore when I was there on a school trip back in the day. It was so obviously practical and efficient to wear proper shoes for walking to their destination- and completely their business!
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“It is 10:38 on a school night, and a juvenile delinquent is preparing to sneak into my house. This is not my life,” Chloe. –Six Months Later
Six Months Later
by Natalie D. Richards
In May, Chloe fell asleep in study hall. When she wakes up, snow covers the ground, and she can’t remember the last six months of her life. In the six months she can’t remember, her life has been transformed. Before, she was a struggling student, and college was out of her reach. She also had a hopeless crush on popular jock Blake. Now, Chloe’s SAT scores have given her a chance to attend a top college, and Blake is her boyfriend.
Instead of being disapproving, her mother smiles at her. Instead of hiding a crush, the boy of her dreams is in her arms. Instead of sharing her secrets with her best friend Maggie, Maggie won’t even look at her. Instead of feeling thrilled when Blake wraps his arms around Chloe, she feels revolted. How can Chloe figure out what happened to her? As she looks for the truth, Chloe realizes that remembering the past comes with hidden dangers.
The mystery behind Chloe’s new world will draw the reader in as they follow Chloe’s attempt to discover how she changed so much in just six months. The mystery will capture readers’ attention, but they will keep turning the pages because Chloe is a relatable character who struggles to understand who she is. Chloe and her mother have a turbulent relationship, and although Chloe wants to make her mother proud, she isn’t sure if that is even possible. Teens will understand Chloe’s parental dilemma. Even though Chloe loves her parents, her life’s path cannot be carved out by them.
Six Months Later isn’t just a great mystery, it also has hot romantic scenes. Now that Blake is Chloe’s boyfriend, she doesn’t understand why kissing him feels so wrong. And even though Chloe doesn’t ever remember talking to bad boy Adam, when she looks at him she knows that there is something there. Although a love triangle isn’t a new concept, Six Months Later perfectly weaves the love triangle into the mystery.
With relatable teen conflict, a unique mystery, and a peculiar love interest, Six Months Later will keep readers guessing until the very end. As Chloe unravels the past, she realizes that people’s motives are often complicated and misunderstood. This book will entertain as well as teach about the importance of forgiveness. Six Months Later is a fast-paced story with likable characters that will keep readers up late into the night.
When Blake picks Chloe up for school, she forces herself “to kiss him when he leans in. It’s still stiff and awkward, but it will get better.”
When Blake and Chloe kiss, she tips “my head, letting him catch my lips. It’s soft and warm and so damn weird. I feel my shoulders tense, my hands like dead weights at the end of my arms.”
Blake and Chloe kiss, but she doesn’t think it feels right. Once when Blake kisses her, she thinks, “I’ve been kissed enough to know when someone’s doing it right. And Blake is technically doing it right, tilting my head just a little. Urging my mouth to open for him. And he’s pressing into me just enough to make things interesting, without mashing his kibbles and bits against my thigh or anything.” When Blake kisses her, Chloe thinks about Adam. “And God, it’s wrongity-wrong-wrong, but for one second, I close my eyes tight and pretend I’m with him. I think of blue eyes and a low laugh and all the things I should never think of now.”
After Chloe breaks up with Blake, she kisses Adam. “His lips are soft and hard together, sending electric shocks through every inch of me. I’m heavy and trembling under his kiss, my half-frozen hands fisting in the front of his shirt, soaking in his warmth. My mouth slides open with a sign, and the kiss goes on and on. . . I can’t think about a single thing outside of the feel of his arms and the taste of his mouth against mine.”
Adam and Chloe kiss several times. While they are talking, Adam “leans in, kissing me once, long and soft and deep enough that I almost forget where I am.”
At lunch, Adam and Chloe sit in his car. Adam “pulls me toward him on the bench seat. And then his lips are trailing along my jay wand I couldn’t spell distracted if someone paid me it feels so good. We kiss until we’re running dangerously close to second base during school hours.”
Adam tries to get Chloe to stay away from him. When he does, she tugs “him hard by the lapels of his coat because he’s so tall that going up on tiptoes isn’t going to be enough. I kiss him, and at first his lips are hard and unrelenting. . . I ignore it. . . Adam’s hands drop to my shoulders and then he’s kissing me like he’s absolutely starved for it.”
Because of her memory disturbance, Chloe is afraid that she might have had sex. “My stomach does an ugly barrel roll. I take a breath and press my lips together. Could I forget something like that?”
When Chloe tells Adam that she loves him, he “pulls me in. His kiss is sweet and lingering, his hands trailing up my back and into my hair. It pushes out all of the cold and the fear of this night, leaving me warm and strong.”
When Chloe’s dad stands up for Adam, she thinks, “it’s strange. My dad defending a boy I’m making out with on a regular basis is pretty much a portent of impending apocalypse.”
When Chloe was in elementary school, Ryan teased Chloe’s friend and Chloe hit Ryan in the nose. “I can still practically feel that moment; the sharp, shocking pain in my knuckles and the sickening feeling that went through me when Ryan’s nose spurted blood.”
Chloe finds her psychiatrist “slumped over the desk. There’s a giant red-black puddle beneath her, all over the pretty desk planner.”
A girl hits Adam. Chloe sees “something flying by my face and then I hear the sickening smack of flesh against flesh. Adam’s jaw whips back, and I cry out as I see blood bloom on his lip.”
When someone threatens to hurt Chloe’s friends, she grabs a syringe and explains, “I pull the cap off and lunge. I stab the closest thing I can find and push the plunger hard and fast. . . He roars and slams his hand against my arm, batting me away. The needle still dangles from his neck when he punches at me again. This time I’m faster. I dodge left.” The man is not seriously injured.
Adam’s grandmother is an alcoholic. When Chloe goes to Adam’s apartment, she sees “the row of liquor bottles” on the back counter.
When Adam’s grandmother answers the door, Chloe wonders “if the smell of booze coming off her is any indication of how she’s spent her evening.”
In the past, Adam broke into a pharmacy and stole drugs. Adam stole drugs for his grandmother because “she gets confused a lot. She had a period when she flushed her medicine down the toilet all of the time.” The insurance wouldn’t pay for more, so he stole more.
As a secret study, some teens are given a drug called benzodiazepine, which causes “vivid dreams. Increased cognitive ability. Dry mouth. Excessive thirst. Sleepwalking. Headaches. Paranoid delusions. And my personal favorite—memory disturbances.”
Profanity is used often. Profanity includes ass, crap, bitch, damn, pissed, hell, freaking, and shit.
Fucking is used once. Adam says, “He sold it to me as my only way out of this shit-hole town and I bought it, Chloe. I bought it hook, line, and fucking sinker.”
“Oh God” and “God” are frequently used as exclamations.
Chloe calls someone a “twisted bastard.”
A girl asks Chloe, “Do you think only sluts wear red?”
When Chloe wakes up confused, she wonders if a boy is playing a joke on her. Then she thinks, “Blake isn’t into that kind of juvenile crap. He’s on the Bully Patrol, for God’s sake.”
When a boy questions Chloe, she thinks, “Oh my God, I’m like a freaking parrot. Words, Chloe. Find some and spit them the hell out!”
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Chloe says “Thank God” occasionally. For example, when she wakes up confused and finds her cell phone, she thinks, “Thank God.”
Chloe and Maggie have a fight and don’t talk for months. Chloe goes to Maggie’s house to talk and says, “I follow her out of the kitchen, praying my knees will stay strong and I will not start trembling like the nervous wreck that I am.”
Chloe refers to God occasionally. For example, when Chloe is on an airplane she thinks, “I’m flying two thousand miles, hoping to God to end up right back where I started.”
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“It is 10:38 on a school night, and a juvenile delinquent is preparing to sneak into my house. This is not my life,” Chloe. –Six Months Later
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The ubiquitous wheelchair has been around since the 16th century, and much of its time has remained almost the same.
The only thing that saw a bit of change was the better seats and wheels that evolved naturally as we started to work with better materials.
Electric wheelchairs were a more recent invention from the 1940s, which used an electric motor to allow the person sitting to drive the wheelchair themselves.
This simple-to-understand piece of technology has only been evolving for the past few decades, and as computers are now almost everywhere, we have smart wheelchairs.
This article traces the origin of the wheelchair from history to the present and will also look on to the future to know what it holds for electric mobility.
While the idea of a wheelchair was seen as early as the 5th century, today’s modern foldable wheelchair and electric wheelchair were developed in the 20th century.
This article talks about the albeit brief history of the humble wheelchair and looks into the future to see what it holds.
The wheelchair is designed to be as simple as possible so that anyone can use it, and it can easily be fixed and maintained.
The wheels are usually made out of plastic or rubber with a metal rim, and four of them can support a fully grown adult very well.
Depending on where the chair is used, the materials used to build it will differ.
For wheelchairs in hospitals that usually only carry people for a few minutes, the material used is utilitarian mainly and is way cheaper to make.
But personal wheelchairs that people use always have better-cushioned seats, sturdy wheels, and a good frame to allow them to be used all the time.
These wheelchairs usually have many extra features like letting the person sitting in the chair move them and other smart features.
As a result, the tech that a wheelchair uses greatly depends on where it is used in most cases.
Wheelchairs and prostheses allow people who lose mobility in their limbs in different ways.
The former allows the person to move around and is only used for people who have difficulty walking.
On the other hand, prostheses exist for hands and legs to assist people in getting back at least some of their lost mobility with the help of a user-controllable limb.
Prostheses require a thorough understanding of each patient and are usually custom-made to order.
As a result, these are more expensive but offer a lot more than wheelchairs.
Wheelchairs are usually used for people who have temporarily lost function of their legs and people who don’t want to spend a lot of money on prosthetics.
Early History of Wheeled Furniture
The earliest known record of wheeled furniture was found in China and Greece around the 5th or 6th century BC.
Evidence of wheeled furniture being used to carry disabled people was seen from a specimen dated three centuries later from the earlier example.
In Europe, the first time a wheelchair was used for transporting people was in 1595 when an unknown Spanish inventor built a wheelchair for King Philip II.
This model required someone to move it, and the design was looked more like a throne than a wheelchair.
Credit to designing the world’s first self-propelled wheelchair went to Stephan Farffler, a disabled watchmaker who made a wheelchair that the user could move by themselves.
It allowed the person to “drive” the wheelchair with a set of cogs and cranks and looked more like a bike because it had its controls in the front of the chair.
He intended to make this wheelchair for his personal use, so it didn’t garner mainstream attention.
The Dawson Commercial Wheelchair
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Farffler’s wheelchair was just an early prototype, and the Bath Chair brought them to the mainstream in the late 18th century.
The Bath Chair was designed and built by John Dawson from Bath, England.
This wheelchair was more customizable than the ones we saw before and had adjustable leg rests and a backrest.
These features made the Bath Chair more popular among the masses and set the wheels in motion for the humble wheelchair.
The design looks familiar with two large wheels in the back, and it could be self-propelled, pushed by someone else or even an animal.
The Bath Chair was expensive, though, but it planted the idea of a chair that could help disabled people move in everyone at that time.
The modern folding wheelchair that we see in hospitals everywhere was just an evolution of what existed before it, and it brought a lot of convenient features that other wheelchairs never thought to have.
Herbert Everest and Harry Jennings designed the new wheelchair from their garage in 1933, creating the foldable design that’s seen everywhere now.
They went on to form the Everest and Jennings Company, and their wheelchairs were popular, leading to them holding a monopoly over the wheelchair market for a few decades.
These wheelchairs need to be moved manually, either by someone pushing on the chair using the handles on the back, or the person sitting in the chair propelling it forward by using the handles on the wheels.
The electric wheelchair was designed with a purpose by George Klein, which was to help disabled veterans returning from the Second World War.
Even though Westinghouse had a few designs, the first electric wheelchair was attributed to Klein.
The Klein chair was big, slow, and ungainly, and as technology progressed, the idea began to evolve and slowly became smaller as time went on.
The biggest obstacle to any wheelchair is a set of stairs due to the very nature of their design.
Fortunately, some wheelchairs were designed to go up and downstairs, but most compromise on the comfort front.
Since most of these wheelchairs are used by EMS personnel, comfort isn’t a priority.
There are a few stair climbing wheelchairs commercially available and suitable for daily use, but most of them are prohibitively expensive or are very limited production models.
Wheelchair lift systems are always better alternatives to wheelchairs that climb stairs, not just because it’s safer, but it means that you don’t have to transfer wheelchairs every time you use the stairs.
Sitting for too long isn’t recommended when you are recovering with the help of a wheelchair, but if there isn’t any way for you to stand up without assistance, a power-standing wheelchair would be a good option.
They let you change your position from sitting to standing or vice versa whenever you need to, and these wheelchairs come custom-made for you to make sure nothing goes wrong.
You will be strapped in with multiple buckles and belts when you need to stand, though, which can be uncomfortable for some people.
But every aspect of wheelchairs like this is powered, and you can adjust your backrest, headrest, side, and hip supports, and you can tilt and recline the chair as you wish.
You can also change the height your feet and legs rest with by adjusting the platforms your legs are sitting on.
All of this is controlled by a specially designed joystick that’s easy to use.
What Does the Future Hold for Electric Wheelchairs?
Keeping in mind how fast technology grows in a short period of time, the potential of your humble wheelchair being more than it ever was isn’t that far from reality.
Researchers have already managed to combine a mind-machine interface with the controls of an electric wheelchair to allow people to control their wheelchair with their minds.
They read your brainwave activity and translate them into instructions for the wheelchair to follow.
Mobility scooters have lots of potential as well, and with AI and machine learning capabilities, people on mobility scooters and wheelchairs can start to go out onto the street.
The AI can automatically detect issues and stop the wheelchair if the person using it fails to react on time.
This is only a sliver of the possibilities for wheelchairs of the future.
Wheelchairs aren’t just for personal use; they also find their place in sports.
Events like the Paralympics and the Wheelchair Basketball World Championship have changed how we look at wheelchairs.
Not only are they fast, but their unique design also lowers the center of gravity so that the players don’t fall over.
This design technique can be used for commercial purposes, and if someone needs to design a wheelchair, that can’t be tipped over easily.
Developments in one aspect of wheelchairs translate well over to other places or situations where wheelchairs are used.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long have electric wheelchairs existed?
Electric wheelchairs have been around since the early 1910s, with Westinghouse designing an electric-powered wheelchair, but they never made it.
When was the first electric wheelchair made?
The first electric wheelchair was called the Klein chair and was made by George Kline to help veterans from the Second World War.
When was the first metal wheelchair invented?
The first metal foldable wheelchair was invented by Harry Jennings and Herbert Everest in 1933.
What was used before wheelchairs?
Before wheelchairs became popular, you had to rely on your family or your servants to get you around the house.
When was the wheelchair ramp invented?
A ramp is an ancient invention from the time of the Egyptians, but a ramp for wheelchairs was made popular in 1973 after the Rehabilitation Act of the same year was passed.
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Bangalore HR Summit continued to present innovative thoughts and ideas to the HR professionals who were the delegates of the event and continued to deliver more networking opportunities on the second day of the summit as well. Read on!
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As the HR Summit proceeded with its second day of the event, exchange of knowledge and information grew as the interest of the delegates to learn had increased. You could find the summary of the happenings of the first day of the event at https://www.iuemag.com/december2015/sf/changing-the-face-of-hrm.php.
Stalls were set up for the promotion of products of the sponsors including peopleworks, Manipal University, Central Test, Flipick. The first technical session had Mr. Siddharth SN, VP-HR of sparr as the moderator. Mr. Lancelot Cutinha, Head HR at Mahindra Lifespaces discussed on major imperatives to establish a performance-driven culture in start-up organizations. The concept of the top factors that drive the employee engagement in an organization and walking the talk on employing engagement was discussed by Mr. Prakash Hegde, Director-HCM Practice, QAI Global services. Mr. Anirvan Mukherjee, Director HR at CGI, created a thoughtful process to leverage talent for competitive advantage.
The next session technical session was moderated by Dr. Amrita Saxena, Global Head-Learning & OD at [24]7 Innovation labs. Dr. Amrita instilled the thoughts of what it means to be a leader in an organization more than just playing one’s role in the senior management of the company. She prepared the stage for the panelists who would discuss, with agendas related to the same. Mr. Amitabh Akhauri, Senior Vice President HR, Jindal stainless Ltd, presented his thoughts on driving business and the leadership pipeline through talent mobility. Mr. Gaurav Saini, Head L&D, Happiest Minds Technologies and Ms. Ruchira Bhardwaja, Chief HR officer at Future Generali India life insurance Co Ltd, discussed on leadership development of every employee within an organization.
The sessions were followed by a lunch break along with networking of the delegates, after which there were research papers presented by some of the phenomenal individuals. Mr. Vishal Thakur AVP-HR, Tata capital financial services Ltd, Ms. Shruti Patra from JK industries and Mr. Achintya Bakre from Infosys Ltd presented their papers on ‘A study of spirituality at work place and its contribution in leadership effectiveness and organizational results’, ‘Ready now: A study of frontline leadership framework’, ‘Global trends in learning’ respectively. Each of the research papers were innovative, creative and were unique in their own ways, along with factual information.
The valedictory session began with Mr. Arun Chitlangia, who had to present the summary of the HR Summit proceedings. Mr. Arun who is the CEO at training tree involved the whole of the crowd in summarizing the summit proceedings, through an activity where the delegates where parted into eight groups and each of the groups were made to summarize one of the technical sessions of the event. This way, the activity not only created an environment for the delegates to brainstorm the happenings of the event, but also gave an opportunity for the participants to network and learn from each other. The activity of summarizing the summit was followed by valedictory address by Dr. Sebi Chacko, CHRO, Strides Arco Labs, who instantiated the thought of implementing the lessons learnt from the event once the participants got back to their organizations. The research papers were assessed, to reward the best presentation of all and Mr. Achintya Bakre, who presented his paper on 'Global trends in learning 'was awarded for the same.
IHRD presented the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to Mr. Raghavendra H Auradkar, who is the Additional Director General of Police, Recruitment and Training, Karnataka, for his selfless service to the society because of which he continued to climb up the ladder of senior positions in the department. He was honoured with the traditional Mysore Peta and a memento representing the award. (The traditional Mysore peta has been retained as a symbol of heritage and cultural antecedents and distinguished people are honoured by the award of a Mysore Peta with a shawl in formal functions. Source:wiki)
The event left the delegates with a feeling of passion, responsibility, dedication, determination and passion to perform with an increased motivation and become the reason to create improved productivity in their organizations once they got back to work. As the crowd dispersed, the organizers continued to discuss on the happenings of the event and on how better the summit could be organized in the coming times.
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Any facts, figures or references stated here are made by the author & don't reflect the endorsement of iU at all times unless otherwise drafted by official staff at iU. This article was first published here on 22nd December 2015.
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Pictured, from left: Joe Nusser, of the NC Small Farms Association; Mark Speed, son of the late James Speed, presenting the James Speed scholarship award to Aiden Kernodle, and NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler, after the ‘Sale of Champions’ on Sunday, October 23rd, in the Graham Livestock Building. (photo provided)
LOUISBURG, N.C. — During the 2022 NC State Fair, the Senator James D. Speed Achievement $1,000 Scholarship was presented to an outstanding youth who exhibited beef heifers, Aiden Kernodle from Alamance County. Mark Speed, son of the late James Speed, presented the scholarship award to Aiden after the ‘Sale of Champions’ on Sunday, October 23rd, in the Graham Livestock Building. The scholarship continues the legacy that Senator Speed created as a 32-year member of the North Carolina State Legislature and through his commitment and dedication to agricultural interests.
To honor his memory, the Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association established an NCSU endowment in 2010 to present an academic scholarship to an outstanding achiever in the Junior Beef Program. In 2016, the Leonard-Mobley Small Farm Fund, Inc. began contributing an additional $500 to the Speed Award on an annual basis. The NC Small Farms Association based in Franklin County also contributes the award plaques.
Seventeen-year-old Aiden demonstrates strong leadership skills, integrity, good sportsmanship, achievement of goals, and is an advocate to today’s agricultural industry. The scholarship will be awarded during Aiden’s freshman year in college. He is the son of Clark and Leslie Kernodle of Graham, NC. He is currently an outstanding high school senior with the goal to study Animal Science at a top ag university. Aiden is a member of the NC Junior Hereford Association in addition to having many achievements in the beef cattle industry.
OFB Foundation awards record scholarships
May 23, 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently awarded nearly $85,000 in scholarships to students across the state, the highest amount given in a single year. According to Tara Durbin, president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Board and chief lending officer for agriculture at Farm Credit Mid-America, the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has put intentional focus on […]
Cattlemen youth awarded at BEST banquet
May 11, 2022
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program wrapped up the 2021-2022 BEST season on May 7 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. More than 800 BEST exhibitors and families gathered to watch youth receive awards for their show success, cattle industry knowledge, photography skills, community service efforts and […]
January 09, 2022
BARABOO, Wis. — The annual Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention was hosted by the Waupaca and Waushara County juniors in Appleton, Wis., on December 28-30, 2021. More than 350 Holstein members, chaperones, and volunteers were in attendance to help make the event a success. Throughout the convention, junior members participated in numerous contests including speaking, arts and […]
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December 12, 2021
BARABOO, Wis. — The Wisconsin Holstein Association will hold its annual Junior Holstein Convention in collaboration with the Waupaca-Waushara Junior Holstein Association at the Red Lion Hotel in Appleton, December 28-30, 2021. The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is pleased to announce the 12 & Under Recognition and Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) award recipients who will […]
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May 12, 2021
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Awards and prizes filled the stage as families gathered to commemorate an unusual year at the annual Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) awards banquet held on May 1 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus. Over 350 BEST exhibitors were awarded for their show success, cattle industry knowledge, […]
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Welcome back to WWYDW, the only hockey column on the internet that has never had to ask its editor to step in and cover the column for a week.
Speaking of last week, our intrepid leader David Quadrelli handled the answer-gathering and, we can all agree, provided at least replacement-level columning. But now starting wordminder Stephan Roget is back in the digital crease, along with what we hope is a real doozy of a question to mark the return.
You’ve probably heard by now that the Vancouver Canucks are soliciting votes for their annual player awards. Fans vote on a team MVP, a best defenceman, and a most exciting player, but the award that always draws the most discussion is that of the Canucks’ “unsung hero.”
That’s partly down to the fact that it’s a rather ambiguous distinction, which leaves plenty of room for debate. It’s also partly down to the fact that folks love to heap compliments on an underdog.
Either way, Canucks fans love to argue about who the team’s true unsung hero is each year. And if this were some hack, paint-by-numbers question-and-answer column, we’d probably be asking you to list your own picks for unsung hero in the comment section of this column.
But this is WWYDW, where we always strive to be a little extra clever, so instead we’re going to ask you to name your “oversung hero” of 2021/22.
Is that a made-up term? Absolutely, but we trust our readership to have the comprehension skills required to figure out what we’re getting at. If the “unsung hero” is a player who doesn’t get enough credit for what they do on the ice, the “oversung hero” is the exact opposite: a player who gets TOO MUCH credit for what they do on the ice — or, perhaps, what they don’t do.
So, get your hot takes ready, because this week, we’re asking you:
Let it be known in the comment section.
Last week, Quads asked:
How do you grade the Canucks’ 2022 Trade Deadline as a whole?
You answered below!
What am I supposed to grade, a couple of marginal moves that don’t move the needle on a team that continues to suffer from mediocrity? That’s like saying “I won’t write the test, but please grade me on it (oh, and I’m a C+ student.)” Maybe later, it’ll come out that there were offers for Myers, Brock, or JTM, but management felt waiting until the summer would result in higher returns. And that’s fair. But…it’s still not any better of a team today.
I give the new management team a B-. The Hamonic trade was an A. Maybe it’s a low bar after years of Benning, but the fact that they traded Motte is a huge win. The return was less than expected, but not below market.
This is a midterm grade though. The finals happen this summer.
(Winner of the author’s weekly award for eloquence)
New management performed a tidy job at the deadline, managing to move out some money while bringing back a player that will not only improve the club today, but also tomorrow. How GMPA managed to fleece Ottawa out of a third rounder for Hamonic without retaining any salary is borderline sorcery. Flipping the pick for an NHL-caliber defenceman in Dermott was also a forward-thinking piece of business. To be frank, I have become unaccustomed to strategic thinking from our front office for quite some time. While there may be some handwringing about the return obtained for Motte, a quick review of the transactions involving similar 4th liners that occurred at the deadline suggests that a 4th round pick was acceptable.
The team shaved $1.5 million off its books while picking up a mid-round pick for an expiring deal. This was nice some work around the margins, but the much larger test looms in the offseason. I like the thinking that management has displayed thus far and am confident that it will continue through the team’s reconfiguration.
I’m still disappointed that they didn’t make a big move. They have big roster holes to fill, a dearth of prospects, and they won’t be able to re-sign Boeser and Miller. A trade could address those problems and they can’t see why the return will be higher if they wait until the off-season or until the next trade deadline. I don’t think they’re gaining much by waiting, and they could actually end up losing if the offers are lower than they got before the TD.
I wasn’t expecting fireworks, as this was the Trade Deadline, the main purpose of which is for playoff teams to get stronger & sellers to accumulate draft choices and other assets to build around. Terms are re-formed, retooled etc. in the off season. Given my expectations, I think the Canucks did well with their modest moves. The Hamonic deal was great and the highlight of the deadline deals. They acquired a good third pair D in Dermott who has a reasonable salary for this and next year, and they got something for Motte, who otherwise would have walked for nothing at the end of the season. Obviously, the market did not value Motte as much as Canuck fans do. Richardson, although a little slow, is a good short-term fill in for Motte. All in all, it was a good deadline for new management, even though no major business was done.
One theory of success for GMs is counting their mistakes, and GMs like BriseBois, Blake, and Yzerman have kept their errors to a minimum, while GMs like McCrimmon, Holland, and Dubas spend their time and capital fixing their mistakes.
It`s a possible explanation for why GMs like Allvin and Drury did the minimum. They didn`t make many, or any, mistakes, and will keep their jobs, although maintaining mediocrity by doing nothing is questionable success.
The GM doing interesting things is Guerin in Minnesota. He`s going all-in this season because his cap hits from the Parise/Suter buyouts will be $12m next season and $14m for two seasons after that. He will be making major changes this coming offseason.
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C- or A+ if they somehow manage to squeak into the playoffs. We have seen in recent and not so recent times that the worst decision you can make is “no decision.” We still don’t have a clear direction that management wants to take this team. The summer will tell, as there was no rush to make a decision on the make up of this team. However, we know that they were a better team than at the start of the year and are not as good as they have been since BB took over. We have a 9/10th-placing team in the conference. Grade really will have to come after the summer on whether waiting was the right decision. However, getting Ottawa to take that trade with no salary retention was a thing of beauty.
The Hamonic dump was great, as it being a dump and a higher pick trade! Rated: 10
The Dermott add was good, as it was the adding of a good young d-man, but a higher pick was traded. Rated: 9
The Motte leaving thing makes me sad, but as we would not have been able to keep him anyway, it was a good move. I just think we could have gotten more for him. Rated: 6
Overall average rating:8.33.
Trimmed at the margins and let this group try to make playoffs without a discouraging disruption of chemistry.
Major surgery in summer.
Solid B. No unforced errors. Allvin did what he had to with Motte. The Hamonic trade was highway robbery. And Dermott was a nice little add to the bottom D pairing. Many weaknesses still need to be addressed, but overall the team was modestly nudged in the right direction at the deadline.
The grade people award almost certainly will be impacted by their opinion of what the longer-term vision of the Canucks should be and how valuable one views making the playoffs this year. My view is the Canucks absolutely need to make a big move or two over the next year. I am concerned they may have sacrificed some value in those moves by not making at least one now in order to give the current team a reasonable chance at making the playoffs. I hope this doesn’t end up being a significant loss. I have very low expectations on the Canucks making the playoffs and, if they do, not putting in a strong showing.
I give management a C.
It would have been a D, but moving Hamonic was a solid accomplishment. Letting Motte walk for nothing or overpaying to re-sign him would have been F moves. Getting a 4th rd pick for him is a bit disappointing. Dermott does not move the needle much on playoff chances this year, but he might be good enough to cost the Canucks a couple spots in the draft order. If they can flip him at next year’s deadline or prior for more than he cost to acquire, I’ll change my grade to a C+.
I see this as a maintenance deadline, pretty much pushing the hard decisions to the offseason. They dealt with the contracts needed to move and was able to get something for Hamonic, which was a plus. However, these moves were probably too late to make the playoffs in the Canadian division.
I would give management a B. Rutherford said he wanted to get faster, younger, and clear cap space. The Hamonic / Dermott deals accomplished that to a ‘T.’ Some may think we didn’t get enough for Motte, but the market dictates Motte’s value. Not fan’s personal opinion. Grabbing Richardson off waivers was a sweet move and Allvin deserves more credit from the media for this move. Although Richardson is a little older, he fits the fourth line perfectly.
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What does Islam have to say about homosexuals and men who claim they were born that way, and have not control over what does and does not attract them. I have a few friends who are gay and are in this dilemma where they want to become good muslims,yet have been cursed with homosexuality and despite many many efforts have not been able to come to terms with it. Please could you shed some light on this subject....and the fact that 1 of every 10 men ARE homosexual.....does that mean 1 of every 10 muslim men are homosexual. Science and psychology do not reject it, so why does Islam. Can it not be true that Allah made some humans hetrosexual and some human homosexual ?? A taboo issue...that need some light !
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In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad(saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.
Your question: What does Islam have to say about homosexuals
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 7 Surah Aaraf verses 80-82:And We sent Lot as a Messenger. And he said to his people, Have you become so shameless that you commit such indecent acts as no one committed before you in the world? You gratify your lust with men instead of women. Indeed you are a people who are transgressors of all limits! But the only answer his people gave was, turn out these people from your habitations for they pose to be very pious.
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 11 Surah Hud verses 82-83:Accordingly, when the time of the execution of Our Judgement came (for the people of Lot), We turned the habitation upside down and rained on it stones of baked clay, each of which had been specifically marked by your Lord. And such a scourge is not far from the tyrannous people!
Homosexuality is absolutely forbidden in Islam. It is an abomination and a grave sin in the eyes of Allah, and in Islam the doers of this sin are punishable by death!
This deed is deemed un-natural and against humanity and society in Islam. This deed is an evil and immoral deviation of man, and is not even found in the lower forms of animate life! Allah destroyed the whole habitation of Prophet Lot, and turned the whole city upside-down, and rained on them a rain of brim-stones for their sin of homosexuality. It was not that every individual in Sodom and Gomorrah who were destroyed committed sodomy; but even those who accepted it, propagated it, looked upto it as a norm and fashion, and allowed it without raising a voice against this abomination, were all destroyed by Allah Subhanah.
And Allah warns in the Holy Quran: And such a scourge is not far from the tyrannous people! Thus if in the world today, this act of sodomy is propagated and accepted as normal and as fashionable, and society as a whole does not take steps to abolish this abomination, the scourge that came upon the people of Sodom and Gomorrah is not far!
We seek refuge in Allah from His Wrath and His Anger and His Punishment!
Your question: What does Islam have to say about homosexuals and men who claim they were born that way, and have not control over what does and does not attract them.
The people who say that they are physically attracted to the same sex as theirs are manifest and shameless liars! No one knows man and his nature more than the One Who Created man, and gave him his nature.and He Declares that this attraction of male-to-male or female-to-female is an unnatural and a shameless deviation of man himself!
Your question: I have a few friends who are gay and are in this dilemma where they want to become good muslims,yet have been cursed with homosexuality and despite many many efforts have not been able to come to terms with it.
The believers, who sincerely fear Allah and the Last Day, have two choices:
Believe the claims of the homosexuals who claim they were born with this homosexual attraction to the same sex!
Our Lord and Creator is a Merciful and Just Lord, and He is far Exalted and High above ever being unjust to any of His creation. Allah Subhanah destroyed the inhabitants of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah (the community of Prophet Lot (a.s.)) because they indulged in and accepted the evil practice of homosexuality! If homosexuality was a natural phenomenon (as claimed by some ignorant-modern-educated people), then it would have been unjust of Allah Subhanah to destroy a people because of their natural attraction towards their same sex!
Either we believe in the Decrees and Commands of Allah Subhanah, or we believe in the claims of the homosexuals! The decision is for each individual to make for himself.
Your question: and the fact that 1 of every 10 men ARE homosexual.....does that mean 1 of every 10 muslim men are homosexual.
One must have the intelligence to differentiate clearly between fact and hearsay or theory or claims! If the statistics state that one out of every ten men today are homosexual, then the fact remains that one out of every ten men have deviated from their natural paths to the path of sin, and chosen of their own free will to be associated sexually with a member of their same sex!
Your question: Science and psychology do not reject it, so why does Islam. Can it not be true that Allah made some humans hetrosexual and some human homosexual ?
The Holy Quran never ever will go against any Scientific Fact; for the Perfect Creator who created the heavens and the earth and everything that exists in between, is the same Creator Who created its science!
Thus, we must learn to differentiate between Scientific Fact and Theory! The Glorious Quran may or may not agree with some theories, but scientific fact will Always, I repeat, Always, conform with the Quran 100%!
Homosexuality as a natural phenomena is nothing but a theory, and Islam absolutely and categorically denounces this false theory, just as Islam denounces the theory that man originated from apes!
The Earth is spherical shaped, revolves around its axis at a considerable speed is a scientific fact and in accordance with the Quran! The Sun, the Moon and all the other heavenly bodies move in their own orbit is a scientific fact, and in accordance with the Quran! The process of birth of man in the womb of a woman is a scientific fact, and in absolute accordance with the Quran! Although The Glorious Quran is not a book of science, no scientific fact will ever go against the guidance and teachings of the Quran; for the One Who Revealed this Glorious Book of Guidance is no other than the One Who Created everything in existence and gave it its nature!
Your question: Can it not be true that Allah made some humans hetrosexual and some human homosexual ?
It would be as impossible for man to prove that some human beings are born homosexuals, as it would be to prove that the origin of man came from apes.for both of them are nothing but false theories and against the very guidance and the teachings of the One Who Created everything in existence!
Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.
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We’ve all been taught to believe the Apocalypse will be one big cataclysmic event measured in time by hours and days instead of weeks and months. But another theory is that it will happen slowly over time; so slowly in fact we may not even realize it’s happening.
That’s what’s happened with the great American music blog over 2015. The body count has been spread over so many months, and with other potentially more important things to occupy the mind, few have noticed.
And contributing to the apathy of what is happening is the thought that it may not even matter. With the advent of music streaming, consumers can peruse the entire canon of recorded music on their own and make their own choices when it comes to what to listen to. Artist profiles, live reviews, and long-winded think pieces? Many people are too busy for that these days. Many newspapers went the way of the dinosaur—with blogs partly to blame—and society kept functioning along just fine. So perhaps it will be the same for the blog. Except blogs don’t appear to be getting replaced by anything, except maybe direct interactions between labels, publicists, artists, and the consumer, with no 3rd party to check the validity of the information being delivered, or to offer any perspective or opinion.
On Tuesday (11-17), a small, one-man blog called Country California announced it would be ceasing operations after seven years. Though this development may not affect many everyday country fans, the site fulfilled some very necessary functions within the music community that in all likelihood will not be replaced by anyone else now that it’s gone. Country California had taken up the function of aggregating news from around the internet—a function a site called The 9513 fulfilled for many years before it went defunct. Then Juli Thanki, now a staff writer for The Tennessean stared Engine 145 which fulfilled the same function before she moved on. Country California also rounded up quotes from around the country realm on a weekly basis, which resulted in original articles on many of music sites, including Saving Country Music.
Country California was at first an ad-based site, but then switched over to using the donate-style Paetron model. Though the site’s revenue increased with the new model, the time one must put into maintaining a blog or music website always becomes the hurdle unless the pay somehow becomes enough to justify the effort expended.
And that’s the biggest problem with many music-based websites and blogs. It’s not that they aren’t fulfilling a necessary function in the music community to where they deserve to go extinct, or are not beloved, or even creating enough attention for themselves that they’re worthy institutions which deserve to survive. The problem is there’s no significant revenue source for many such websites, and the problem has become significantly worse with the wide proliferation of ad blockers being used by many web browsers.
Think about picking up a newspaper, or a magazine with absolutely no ads and no cover price. It may be a less cluttered reading experience, but there’s no way to generate revenue for the publisher. That is the new world of web publishing many music sites, and other blogs and websites are facing in 2015. In October, NPR’s On Point explored how ad blockers, mobile users, and bots are “gutting the economic viability of the internet.”
“Apple’s latest mobile operating system invites Internet users on iPads and phones to skip the ads,” says On Point. “Block them. Less wait for what you want. Less data consumption. Quicker loading. But also another blow to the economics of a whole lot of big players on the web. For many, it’s no ads, no money.”
PC users, especially Google Chrome users have been using Ad Blockers for years. As Investopedia explains, “Blocking ads can make or break a website, and even threaten the online business industry as a whole. Ads are the bread and butter for websites. They pay for the website’s infrastructure, operations, content and the payments to associated staff. Free content is accompanied by ads. That’s the implicit and undocumented deal between the visitor and the website. Blocking ads can force your favorite websites out of business. You may no longer continue to be able to access its resources. The site owners may move to new ventures, but you as the end user will lose your preferred resource.”
All across the internet, were seeing the dissolving or downgrading of sites that appeal to niche audiences, offer longer-form content, or that assume an intelligent audience, while sites that focus on viral content, such as Buzzfeed, thrive. Other legacy news-based sites like CNN must focus more on viral content, and celebrity-based stories as well. Only sites that are able to generate massive amounts of traffic can fulfill simple economic needs to continue to function because so little revenue is being generated from each user. Meanwhile the loss of revenue is forcing some website owners to double up on ads, or to use video streaming ads or pop ups to help recuperate lost revenue, cluttering up the internet even more for folks who choose to not use ad blockers. Too many ads becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy.
In 2015, we’ve seen a dramatic reshifting in the web publishing space. Major legacy blogs like ESPN’s Grantland have closed down. Though labor issues with the writing staff was the specific reason cited for the site closing down, it all started with a concern from the staff that they were being under-appreciated in the ESPN family. Since viral content is the only economically-viable content on the web, Grantland and it long-form think pieces were seen as expendable.
2015 has especially seen seismic shifts in the music space, most notably in the sites and entities that cover independent music. In mid October, indie music blog Pitchfork sold out to Condé Nast, which owns Vogue and Vanity Fair. At virtually the same time The Village Voice, which owns many of the alternative newsweekly magazines in major cities in America—which also operate independently-minded online music blogs—was sold to Peter D. Barbey, through his investment company Black Walnut Holdings. The Barbey family ranks #48 on the Forbes’ “America’s Wealthiest Families.”
Though the verbiage coming from these independent entities being bought up by bigger companies is that the content won’t change, it still puts the power of publishing in fewer hands, and speaks to the economic weakness of these entities that they must partner or sell to others potentially to survive.
Jeff Weiss of the 10-year-old hip-hop site Passion of the Weiss said it best in an interview Smashd right before the sales of Pitchfork and The Village Voice went down in October.
“Music blogs are basically dead. With a few notable exceptions, most bloggers switched to increasingly shorter-form writing first Tumblr, then Twitter. Or they got hired to write at bigger established publications that could afford to cover their electricity bill. For a while, it seemed like Blog Ads and Indie Click could support the network of sites getting low six-figure monthly page views, but then once Facebook and Twitter and the Buzzfeed model entered the picture, it became clear either get a corporate patron, start making lists, or get out of the game. Those who stayed are mostly doing it because we’re obsessives and hate quitting but I think it’s also because we love music and writing about music, and helping to break new artists.”
As Jeff Weiss points out, interest in music sites and blogs is not necessarily what is causing the death of such sites. You can have websites with hundreds of thousands of unique readers each month, and page views nearing or surpassing a million, who cannot pay their basic utility bills. Meanwhile a print magazine with a circulation of 30,000 can employ multiple people because they can guarantee their ads will be seen. The problem is, many print magazines have gone out of business because of online outlets.
What this means is the American music consumer is left with no alternative except for direct communication with artists, labels, and the industry, with no third-party accountability. As Saving Country Music pointed out in the article “Music Journalism Is Dying at the Hands of PR Firms,” many of the journalists and writers who are losing their jobs working for web and print publishers big and small are moving into the publicity side of the music business. Many PR firms are setting up their own publishing entities so they can speak directly with consumers and cut unbiased journalism out of the equation. And “sponsored content,” where an advertiser will write an article in the same form of a journalist, only advertising an event, artist, or product—a way to circumvent ad blockers—is blurring the lines between ads and news like never before.
And all of this could hurt independent, and small-time artists looking to get noticed more than it will larger, major label artists. Same goes for the fans of these artists. As Jeff Weiss of Passion of the Weiss points out, independent music sites can be essential to breaking new artists. And as Investopedia points out, “Ad blocking may result in an uneven field of competition. For example, a million-dollar business can partner with a popular adblocker company and get its ads white-listed. A smaller publisher may not have that bandwidth, and continue to take the hit with eventual results of being shut down.”
Losing music blogs and websites for more economically-viable or technologically savvy replacements is one thing. Replacing them with nothing, and having the music industry itself fill in the void through bias, paid content could result in much bigger issues than no good place to read about your favorite bands.
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Editor’s Note: This article is not a solicitation for alms, support, donations, compliments, commiseration, or anything similar. This issue not only affects websites like Saving Country Music, but scores of sites that cover music and other topics that will fall to the wayside unless the greater economic issues can be resolved and resort in sustainable business models for all journalistic entities.
November 20, 2015 @ 11:47 am
Gah why don’t you just pass around the collection plate
November 20, 2015 @ 11:59 am
Well, I question how you could read this entire article and still comment so quickly ;).
But the thing is, doing a pledge drive or something similar would only result in a short-term stimulus for a site, and not solve the long-term economic concerns many websites big and small are facing because of the new paradigm. Journalism has always been supported by advertising. And that’s what keeps it cheap or free to the consumer. I started Saving Country never wanting to charge a red penny to readers. I’d probably rather shut it down.
Another lesson from the loss of the blog Country California is that a donation-style model can possibly be more lucrative in the short-term, but still may not be economically viable in the long-term.
Another reason that I personally have resisted going to a donation-based system is them all of a sudden you have donators demanding things from you. The reason a site like Saving Country Music works is because it is independent. At some point I am going to say something that eventually pisses off every single person on the planet. If I’m beholden to advertisers or donators, the reason folks come here–brutally honest music coverage—might go away. So third-party-filled advertisement is about the only way to go.
But again, this is not about Saving Country Music necessarily. This is about many of your favorite sites, big and small, music based or otherwise. There has to be an economic model for viable, long form, and intelligent content, or it will go away.
Scotty J
November 20, 2015 @ 12:13 pm
I appreciate your stance but I think one thing that could be pointed out more is that people that want to support this site or others that they like can do so by using the Amazon portal that appears on the upper right hand side of the site on the sidebar.
I have seen many sites that periodically remind their readers about this and I see nothing wrong with doing so.
For people that want to help and support sites that they enjoy this is a pain free way to do so.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:41 pm
Usually every Black Friday ( which is coming up, incidentally), I send out a missive through social network reminding folks about the Amazon program, and I’ll probably do that again this year. But this really isn’t about me trying to figure out how to make my particular model work. In some ways, Saving Country Music is in a more fortunate position than others, though there are certainly still struggles. But in the end I believe it is my job to figure out how to keep the site economically viable, not my readers.
My biggest concern is that as an internet user, and as a patron of sites like Country California, is that if these sites continue to go away, the internet will be a much less enjoyable and enriching place. And if all that’s left is Buzzfeed and TMZ, how is this going to affect the perspective of society?
Scotty J
November 20, 2015 @ 12:50 pm
Yeah, I understand what you were saying and I was a regular reader of Country California and would comment there occasionally so when I saw the news earlier this week I was saddened because there have been many things that I first heard about through his Quotable Country feature.
I was just offering a friendly reminder to my fellow regulars here that there is a way to support this site in a pretty pain free way by doing something that most these days do rather commonly (shop through Amazon).
November 20, 2015 @ 12:41 pm
Couldn’t agree with you more.
September 4, 2019 @ 4:44 pm
Same here.
November 22, 2015 @ 3:10 pm
I have a confession… I skimmed the article. I do like how you took my joke and ran but you included a lot of great info that really augments your article. great work as usual!
Jake W
November 24, 2015 @ 8:17 pm
I’ve been checking on your website from time to time for years. It seems to be doing fine. When I first saw the logo I had doubts as it looks like one of the tattoos those faux-country boys would get(the ones you so vehemently denounce just saying). But your writing is quite intelligent if not a little too thoughtful, you try too hard to be on the right and unbiased side of any argument when you obviously have a wholehearted opion one way. Does saving country music have a staff of writers or is it one man crusading by himself?
How much overhead is there to run a blog or is it the time? That is an honest question not a jab at SCM. I really like the articles and agree with you 95% of the time. Anyway I will try to donate and support SCM anyway I can, just don’t sell out your values(Eric church ad). Fight the good fight.
November 24, 2015 @ 11:32 pm
Um, well there’s a lot of concerns and questions you bring up here. As for the logo, it’s been around for a long time, before many of the faux-country boys you’re referring to were even around, so if anything, they’re the ones jumping on a bandwagon. Not sure what you mean by saying I try too hard to be unbias when I clearly am not. Those statements seems to be contradictory, but whatever. The writing staff is a staff of one, though there has been contributors upon occasion. There is very specific overhead costs to running a site like Saving Country Music. The server itself costs a lot of money. I’m not really inclined to divulge how much, but since SCM is not a static site and receives large amounts of traffic, it is a very high cost, and still the server could be bigger to deal with the load at certain times. It also costs money for folks to help maintain the site. I’m not looking or asking for donations whatsoever, and I can’t reiterate that enough. Once again, this was an article about a trend in the industry, NOT about SCM specifically. A lot of folks assume I’m begging for money with this article when I really should be doing it for the love of the music. First off, I’m not begging. Second off, they have absolutely no idea in the very specific hard non-negotiable costs in keeping a site like this up. If the site did not make money, it would not exist. Period.
As for selling out with the Eric Church ad: As I’ve explained numerous times: They reached out to me, and I ignored them. Then they reached out to me again, and I told them “no.” Then they reached out a third time, and at that point I felt like I would be insulting if I told them no. And don’t take my word for it. Reach out to Eric Church’s peeps if you want. They wanted to put that specific ad on this specific site.
Now think for a second how many hundreds of positive articles I’ve written for artists on Thirty Tigers over the years. Think of how many dozens of articles I’ve written for specific artists on Thirty Tigers like Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell. Then think about all the dozens of articles I’ve written for artists on Bloodshot, New West, Rounder, Red House, dozens of other labels, and hundreds of other artists. Think of all the coverage I’ve written for Whitey Morgan, Hank3, all the legends like Willie and Merle. And you know how much those labels and artists have spent advertising on Saving Country Music? $0.00 over the last eight years. Not a single red penny. But Eric Church, ERIC CHURCH, who I’ve flamethrown numerous times on this site by name, felt inclined to reach out and support Saving Country Music.
So I don’t think I should be the one whose priorities should be questioned.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
I started a blog called Psycho Ramlin’ Country. I did full reviews of albums and live shows with some videos. I had some success, but never really got it off the ground in the year I had it going as far as daily hits go. The only time I ever saw a spike is when my articles got shared by the artist I was writing about. I decided to close it eventually because of the time commitment and expense of running such a blog. I had fun doing it, but it is a lot of work to run something like that solo and I’ve enjoyed being a more casual fan in the time since I had it.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:48 pm
One of the biggest concerns is for startup sites. Luckily, a site like Saving Country Music already has somewhat of a foothold. But if you wanted to start a new site today and cover a segment of American music nobody else is paying attention to, it would be ten times harder than it was for me eight years ago. This is going to result in certain scenes and bands never being able to get off the ground because there’s no third parties to cover them.
As for artists sharing articles written about them through social network, believe it or not, this is part of the problem. I intend to write something about this as well soon, but in the end, this doesn’t serve anyone’s best interests. The fans of a particular band being told to go read about them on some website is ultimately doing the band no good because those fans are already connected with that band. Then you have big corporate sites like Rolling Stone making lists of small-time bands as “ones to watch” with really very little meat to the content. Then these bands then dutifully post these lists to their social network, and the only one who truly benefits is the big corporate blog. Sure, there’s some cross pollination of music interests, but mostly it just gives into this new concern that all fans want is their established opinions reinforced by the media instead of discovering something new.
November 20, 2015 @ 5:53 pm
Yeah, as a startup it was very difficult. I got support from a select few in the community that gave me a small boost, but even still you need to stay in the peripheral with fresh content. I always saw spikes of views of hundreds to thousands on a single article when I had the artist share it, but that is harder to get the further you go up the ladder. It’s also harder to keep those views as repeat visitors, especially as a new and growing blog. Out of 500 on any given article, I’d probably get 2 or 3 that might like the Facebook page to keep up with further things.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:13 pm
It’s just one big global word-of-mouth publicity department called the internet, after all.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:18 pm
I regularly read two music blogs — this one and NoCleanSinging. Both blogs are labors of love. I think you make a living on this, noCleanSinging is a much smaller, but very influential, metal blog. I don’t have a solution but I hope you both continue to thrive.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:19 pm
Do you have a job other than running the site Trigger? Just curious.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:53 pm
I have had other jobs and such since starting Saving Country Music, even when I would still devote a good 40 hours to the site, and then devote another 40 or so hours to the other job. But with the exception of a few odd jobs here and there which I will still do upon occasion, I’ve been solely running the site as my primary employment since November of 2013 when Wayne Mills died.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:28 pm
Love your stuff trigger, I do have ad block, but I make sure to keep it off when I’m on your site!
November 20, 2015 @ 12:58 pm
There’s too may ads on the internet. It’s a huge problem. I don’t mind ads, but I mind lots of ads. However, I’ve had to beef up my ads recently to keep the lights on. I’d still rather shut the site down than add pop up video ads or click-thrus and such, but too many ads is becoming like a dog chasing its tail. Someone, or a group of someones needs to step in and take a strong assessment of the future of the internet, and strike an accord for a sustainable model. Not everyone has the right to attention for their website. Many websites should fail frankly, or keep their perspective small or not-for-profit. But the websites that are receiving attention and are fulfilling important functions in the marketplace need to be able to be sustainable, especially since there’s nothing replacing them, like what happened with much of print media.
November 20, 2015 @ 2:27 pm
My adblock is off for your site and I don’t see too much activity. It’s not intrusive.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:30 pm
I’ve heard even National Grographic, after nearly 130 years functioning as a non-profit, has been sold to Rupert Murdoch earlier this month. And while anyone would like to think ownership won’t directly impact or impede the quality of the content, we’ve already witnessed it with the Wall Street Journal: whose opinions generally didn’t reflect my own, but I nonetheless truly enjoyed reading regularly because of their reverence and command of the written word. Now, their content has dumbed down significantly (though they’re still better than, say, The Washington Post).
This is just frightening to me. I mean, I get why everyone is a fan of someone and something and, when fandom takes effect, it’s improbable to be completely impartial in your viewpoints. But I feel this broader trend goes deeper than something as innocent as an enthusiastic give-and-take between fan and entertainer. These PR firms are aggressively treating fans like commodities via all the brand name sponsorships that also percolate into everything from the merchandise to the song lyrics. Worse still, we’re seeing political affiliations and ideology stir the pot…………..resulting in this ugly feedback loop rife with anti-intellectualism in the face of all well-meaning criticism (“Music evolves! Get with the times, you dinosaur!”, “Yer juz a hater!”, “Yer jealozz!”, “If you don’t like it, don’t listen to it, move your negative ass along!”, “Yer probly just an Obama-lovin’, freedom-hatin’ city boy who lives in your mama’s basement…”, etc.)
Heck, if not for happening upon this community (and the now-defunct The 9513), my own critical faculties wouldn’t be as sharpened. I owe it to your efforts, in part, for being more aware and engaged.
November 20, 2015 @ 2:58 pm
Whenever you put an extra layer of bureaucracy into the mix, you’re always running the risk of things going south. Sometimes the risk seems obvious, like with Live Nation taking over C3. Other times it may not be. Pitchfolk may be able to operate just find under its new owners. We’ll have to see. Sometimes partnerships can result in better coverage and content because the bought-out entity now has greater resources. And sometimes it’s all about survival. Selling out to a bigger company may be a better solution than shuttering.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:37 pm
I have no problem with advertising. As you say Trigger, it’s the bread and butter of both print and online sites. However I have a big problem with pop up ads and ads that automatically download video. Those slow down my computer and use up my data. Consumers would be less likely to turn to ad blockers if the ads didn’t have a negative effect on their web surfing experience.
November 20, 2015 @ 1:13 pm
Exactly. That’s why I’ve never used ads (and never would) that require the user to click through, or click out of certain things. I won’t even link to such sites that require this in the news crawl and such, even when they have a great story. We ALL must commit to a clean internet. But money is like water, and it finds it’s way through. The reason so many sites are using pop up and drop down ads is because there’s money in it, and traditional advertising isn’t paying the bills anymore.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:38 pm
Is SCM in danger of shutting down? God, I hope not… I’d donate, but I can’t afford it. I’ll always support you. If SCM shuts down, I guarantee there will be enough angry protestors to start the fire that incinerates all of this $hit.
November 20, 2015 @ 1:10 pm
I’m not looking for donations. That was not what this article was about. One of the topics I regularly cover here is how the media covers music, and that was an extension of this. It happens to be that a website like Saving Country Music falls somewhat into the “blog” category (though I try to treat it more like an online magazine that “blogs” occasionally), but this was not a call for support or anything like that. There is no plan to shutter Saving Country Music, though some of the concerns laid out in this article do affect this website, just like they’re affecting many other websites.
November 20, 2015 @ 12:43 pm
November 20, 2015 @ 1:13 pm
Hey, we need artists to fight the good fight for country music, and we also need bloggers to help spread the word. It’s a shame that music journalism has come to this, but I wish Country California all of the best. It’s guys like him, Trigger, Country Perspective, Windmills Country, Grady Smith, and Keep It Country Kids (among others) that inspired me to write. If they didn’t exist, I probably wouldn’t have a clue about underground artists, nor would I look at music the way I do now. Writing is one of my favorite things to do, and I definitely hope that guys like Trigger and the others I mentioned will continue to be active. Believe me Trigger, as long as you have something to say, there will be an audience waiting. (and I also don’t have ad blocker, but why would I? I still get a chuckle every time I see that ad for Eric Church’s new album haha)
Steffan May
November 20, 2015 @ 1:45 pm
What do you think about subscription service/subscriber fees? I could imagine having some free content with complete access for subscribers only, like what a lot of newspapers do these days. I think you’d obviously lose a lot of the casual readers (or maybe they would only read free content), but I would venture that many of your regular readers (myself included) would have no problem paying a monthly or yearly fee. In terms of subscribers wanting to influence content, I don’t really see that being an issue. I think the very reason people read sites like yours is because you are independent and not sponsored by any artist/corporation/PR firm. I’m not sure that’s the case for larger outlets like Rolling Stone as you mentioned. While the casual listener may be fine with the radio, Buzzfeed and Facebook (i.e. free stuff), the more involved music fan (like people that read your site) crave something more. I would venture they’d be willing to pay for it too.
November 20, 2015 @ 2:55 pm
I’m just diametrically opposed to charging readers for content, or asking readers for anything but their eyeballs. Again, these problem are affecting the internet at large. Saving Country Music is affected by these things, but the site’s still up, and I don’t intend to take it down.
One of the problems with subscriber-only content is it doesn’t get the right information to the folks that need it most. The majority of people who come to Saving Country Music every day are folks who have never been here before, or have never been here before in the past month. People take to Google or other search engines, disgruntled about what is happening in country music, or looking for something new to listen to, or looking for information on an artist they heard about, and end up here. If I put a paywall between them and the content they’re looking for, it defeats the purpose, and the effort isn’t as resounding in the greater marketplace.
I’m not saying I wouldn’t ever go to a donate or subscriber system. But it would either be a last case scenario, or if it became the accepted way to do business on the internet. Many of the newspapers, though making some revenue from subscribers, are losing readers because other sites offer the same content for free. It’s just like music. If you make it free for folks, they’re going to take it every time before paying for it. Most will, at least.
November 20, 2015 @ 2:10 pm
It really sucked to see Country California shut down. One of my favorite sites to visit.
November 20, 2015 @ 2:36 pm
You know, I think an easy way to fix this problem would be to get rid of the single song purchase. People hear what they like and then get to spend 99 cents to a a buck and 29 to buy it. While the single song purchase is convenient in some ways (lots of great songs are on shitty albums), it would do wonders for the American consumer when it comes to developing taste if they had to sample other songs in order to decide if they wanted to shell out 10 to 15 bucks. And perhaps they’d be more inclined to seek the opinions of those who evaluate any form of art for a living.
My feelings would not be hurt if I couldn’t just drop a buck and some change every time some shitty artist happens to put out a great song that I want on my iPod.
November 20, 2015 @ 4:56 pm
I remember the days back in the 90’s when I’d hear a song on the radio and buy the full CD and find out the album was shit. Not all music were put out on singles and I often times wished there was a way to hear the whole thing and only buy what I wanted. Long before Mp3 files were a pipe dream. Those days made me appreciate an album as a whole piece of art and now I only buy full albums.
November 20, 2015 @ 2:48 pm
I certainly appreciate this blog and plenty others for helping discover new music. I certainly can’t count on radio. Its either I dig or someone points it out to me. So to that, I express my appreciation to Trigger and his blog but also everyone who’s commented to “check out this band….”. I would be OK with donating if it ever came to be, but the fact is as soon as one music blog dies, another pops up in its place. Plenty have come and gone, and I’m sure the death of one brought me here.
November 20, 2015 @ 5:31 pm
But that’s the difference in 2015: Some of the biggest, long-running blogs are going out-of-business, and the price of business is too high for another one to pop up and take its place. There’s always been churning in the blogsphere, but unless you have a million-dollar budget to start like Rolling Stone Country did, it’s virtually impossible to launch a new music property on the web. And even Rolling Stone Country has had its issues.
November 20, 2015 @ 3:15 pm
One things for certain, this site has introduced me to a lot of acts that I would’ve never heard of before like Isbell and Simpson and even Stapleton. I plan to stick with this website in the long haul so I can hopefully find more good singers in the future.
November 20, 2015 @ 4:52 pm
My thoughts are the same. Long live SCM!
November 20, 2015 @ 4:41 pm
I feel their pain. I’ve been humping the Deep Blues blog since 2000. I didn’t set out to make a cent, but I used to add Amazon links that earned me enough for a book or cd each quarter which was lovely and made the job I’d built for myself a little more fun, but after music became free that ended. The number of music blogs out there now, compared to when I started is minuscule. It’s a fairly thankless job, but I’ve always felt much like Chris Johnson (Deep Blues Festival) does, that this is an under-served genre, this alt-blues stuff, and somebody has to get the word out about this music we love. And so I soldier on…
November 20, 2015 @ 4:51 pm
For the last 2 years I’ve been running a stoner rock website, part time for the most part but I had a great start on the new one due to my reputation on a previous blog. Both sites ran/run 100% ad free making Ad blockers useless on them. Over the past year and a half though, readership has dropped for me as PR firms are sending out their releases to the bigger sites a day or two before the smaller sites get the same info. I used to get asked to premier songs and videos all the time but my site numbers don’t compare to the Pitchforks, Vices and Brooklyn Vegan sites. I’ll keep doing it for as long as I enjoy it (or I don’t renew my domain). If a huge media site wanted to flash a few million in my face though……
November 20, 2015 @ 5:03 pm
Yes, one major hurdle facing independent blogs is there’s basically no support from independent labels, artists, publicists, etc. They’d love for you to review their album or artist (and they’ll choke your inbox with email requesting such, and guilting you if you don’t), but when it comes to original and exclusive content, they’re purposely excluding many independent sites, even when those sites would arguably get more important ears on their content, if not more ears because of the niche appeal of certain blogs. All publicists see is the overall traffic of a site. They don’t stop to think that there’s probably not many metal fans on Brooklyn Vegan.
Also “exclusive” content only restricts the amount of eyes and ears seeing it. It hurts the artist. The only one who benefits is the big corporate website. If fans and other sites can’t share that content, it will lack the critical mass quotient to bust through the crush of information music consumers see on a given day. Basically exclusive content is nothing more than a payoff to labels by lazy publicists. It also proves that most of music “journalism” is nothing more than a promotional arm for the industry, including not-for-profit entities such as NPR. Share an honest opinion, and you’re ostracized. Wave pom poms for artists, and they’ll advertise with you, and dish you exclusives.
Mike W.
November 20, 2015 @ 5:12 pm
I’m amazed that so many of the Texas Country artists are not more aggressive with getting Trigger and other blogs their music. Seems that the audience of Saving Country Music and other blogs would be very receptive to bands like Shane Smith, Phil Hamilton, Cody Jinks, etc.
November 20, 2015 @ 9:56 pm
The Texas Country scene is completely clueless when it comes to print, media, or press anything. Go look at any Texas country band’s Wikipedia page. It’s ridiculous. Saving Country Music is based out of Texas, and they have no idea I exist, and the ones that do all assume I’m in Nashville. And the people in Nashville assume I’m in Nashville. It’s because Nashville actually gives me the material I need to cover the music.
This week Willie Nelson received the Gerswin Prize at the Library of Congress in Washington. Unsolicited, I received a press pass and a photographer pass. They reached out to me. I didn’t even ask for it, and had no way to utilize it. I don’t even know how they know I exist. The Grammy’s reached out and offered me a press pass for the presentation in February. Meanwhile I can’t get the publicist for the Turnpike Troubadours to email me back when I’m looking for liner notes, and I can’t pay my way into Willie’s 4th of July picnic after I get denied for a press pass, and the venue is two miles from my house.
And people wonder why they can’t find any good coverage of Texas music.
November 21, 2015 @ 12:31 am
That’s sad to hear. There seems to be a deep lack of gratefulness on the part of certain underground country scenes. Perhaps they should be filed under the “Good Music Bad People” category…
Mike W.
November 21, 2015 @ 6:34 am
It’s a shame so many of the bands have that attitude. Especially since like I said, I think in many ways the Texas bands are more appealing to SCM readers than 95% of what is coming out of Nashville (Isbell, Simpson, Stapleton, etc. excluded of course). I mean, a guy like Josh Ward should really be pushing you to cover his music here by giving you materials, access, interviews, whatever.
November 21, 2015 @ 9:16 am
It’s not the bands at all. The job of bands and artists is to play music, not to wrangle the press. That’s the job of publicists, and bands pay them good money to do it. The problem is a lot of publicists have no clue what they’re doing. Some are excellent, amazing folks. Many other slide between apathetic and desperate. I can easily say that your average music publicist is making my job harder as opposed to easier these days.
November 20, 2015 @ 6:52 pm
I agree 100%. I had to stop counting the number of times I would review a band submitted album then somewhere down the road get a PR email saying “Band X signs with Label Y, Album to be released soon.” I would then submit my review to the PR firm and tell them I reviewed it and feel free to quote it in any future PR notices sent out. Most of the time any followup releases concerning the band and that album I find many quotes and none are mine.
I sat down with a label owner one day and convinced him to sign a band that I thought would fit them perfectly. They signed them and I got first dibs on all videos, streams, etc. I even got A&R credit on the label release of the album. Then the label got bigger and they handed off all PR work to an actual PR firm. The 2nd album came out and the label wanted me to once again have all first shots at news, streams etc. I even got the album ahead of the PR firm to review it. When I went to review it, I only had a paragraphs worth of stuff to say about it. As I started to write, all my creative juices came out and I wound up writing a whole lot more than I intended. When it came time for the official PR stuff to come out, not 1 single quote. That was last year. They just recently quoted me from that review for an upcoming live album by the band which I haven’t even heard yet.
Aggravating but after that I decided to do only what I wanted, when I wanted and how I wanted and not stress out over PR firms and their b.s.
rusty beltway
November 20, 2015 @ 5:03 pm
I saw a cartoon in The New Yorker. Two dogs. One says to the other “I’ve decided to give up blogging and just go back to incessant barking.”
Mike W.
November 20, 2015 @ 5:07 pm
I don’t really run an ad-blocker, however I admit I disable Flash in all my browsers since Flash is absolutely awful security wise. So websites that use Flash ads usually lose my eye balls.
I am sad to see Country Blogs shutting down though, especially since while streaming sites have made it incredibly easy to listen to new music, FINDING good new music can often be a pain in the ass. Most streaming sites steer you towards mainstream artists in my experience so a recommendation from a website or blog I trust means a ton to me.
November 20, 2015 @ 5:52 pm
Time to remove my ad-blockers. Your blog is one of 5 things I use the Internet for Trigger
November 20, 2015 @ 6:28 pm
Thank you. I feel this pain exponentially.
November 20, 2015 @ 6:54 pm
I’m glad you put your website in when you commented. I checked it out. I’ll be following it more closely. And that Aaron Lee Tasjan album you have promoted is some top shelf stuff!
November 21, 2015 @ 6:46 pm
November 20, 2015 @ 7:21 pm
Sorry to hear about California Country. I loved Fake News. Wish I could claim to see it coming but converting 3rd Coast Music from paper & ink to PDFs was simply a matter of sticking to what I know, rather than learning how to run a blog, but it turns out that ad blockers don’t work on PDFs.
November 20, 2015 @ 7:28 pm
November 20, 2015 @ 9:41 pm
Country California was really trying to pick up that mantle as best as it could, at least with the news updates.
November 20, 2015 @ 7:31 pm
I’ve been running a reviews blog for several years and it’s healthy in a small way. It’s not a hobby but it’s not a source of revenue either. There’s a slew of UK bloggers writing about Country, Americana etc.
November 20, 2015 @ 9:19 pm
I have a blog. It’s done through blogger, so it costs me nothing. I do it because I love music, not because I expect or even want anything out of it. And no, my stuff is not near the depth of what SCM does. I have been fortunate enough for some artists to agree to do Q&A’s. Granted, they are nowhere near mainstream, or even popular, artists. Just ones that I like and have reached out.
If I can contact the artist directly, I have had 100% success rate. If I have to go through a manager/PR/whatever the success rate goes down exponentially (though I have had success with one particular PR person).
Like I stated, I do this because I love music. I’m not a gatekeeper. I only write about stuff I like. Maybe because I don’t criticize I won’t ever go anywhere, but I don’t care. If one person becomes a fan of good music then I have succeeded.
November 21, 2015 @ 7:40 am
wow some very nice stuff on your blog sir!
November 22, 2015 @ 3:14 pm
November 20, 2015 @ 9:40 pm
I am a 6th grade teacher. My blog is not my meal ticket. I do it for fun in my spare time. That equals very minimal postings from me. Sometimes I have time for 10-12 posts a month, sometimes only 5 or 6. That being said, getting off the ground is next to impossible. Most of my increase in traffic comes from an artist sharing an article, as J Wallace stated. I have a few readers that follow pretty regularly, but I rarely see big views. However, I keep plodding away because I love it. Perhaps because it isn’t my income source, I’m able to keep it as a hobby and not a stress-inducer. Hopefully that helps me stay inspired to keep at it.
I’m sad to see Country California go. I credit you Trigger, Trailer over at Farce the Music, and C,M. at Country California as my three inspirations to start up Keep It Country, Kids. I tended to ramble to my friends about The Turnpike Troubadours and Sturgill Simpson nonstop, and I was pumped to see that other people not only shared my passion, they could hip other people to it as well. I can’t even claim a sliver of the reach you all have had, but I know a few Whitey Morgan, Jason Boland, and Old Crow Medicine Show fans that popped up in Northeast Ohio through my blog, so I’m proud.
Keep up the great work, Trigger. This site and the others like it are integral to the country music universe.
November 21, 2015 @ 8:33 am
I always enjoyed your articles. In fact I even linked some of them up on other websites.
November 21, 2015 @ 11:16 am
Well thank you, I sincerely appreciate it!
November 21, 2015 @ 8:57 pm
As I noted above, you are definitely one of my prime influences for writing, so thank you for what you do! I can understand the conflict of finding time. I also write as a hobby more so than anything, mostly because I’m college and don’t have time to devote to it full time. But either way, if it spreads the word about good music (and warns of the bad), then that’s what ultimately matters.
November 21, 2015 @ 11:07 pm
Thanks man, you have no idea how much that means. I am a language arts teacher (which may come as a surprise from my high number of typos lol), so inspiring people to write is something I love to do. I started Keep It Country, Kids a year after I graduated college while I was subbing and looking for a job. Back then I had all the time in the world. It’s a struggle some months now. But I’m glad to see you enjoy writing and just do it for the love of music. That’s why I do it as well, and it’s very obvious that’s why Trigger does it. Keep up the great work!
November 21, 2015 @ 1:25 am
I enjoy your blog and many others. Especially when it comes to music, I like to get reviews and news about music I like instead of what the big labels want me to like. With that being said though, pop up and ad blockers have become a necessity. The majority of the time I am reading your blog and others on my cell phone from RSS feeds. But many websites have so many pop up ads that it is impossible to read a story without ad after ad popping up over the story. Every time you try to close them, another pops up, or you are taken to another page, or taken completely out of the web browser to the App Store. Pages jump around while ads load. It’s extremely irritating. And on the occasions I am trying to read something on my home computer, their is a new threat with ads that redirect to multiple web sites, or pop up with adware that you cannot dismiss without force quitting your browser.
It’s unfortunate that legitimate blog owners such as this one are having difficulties, however you should lay the blame on greedy web sites who care more about ad revenue than their customers, than blaming Apple or web browser developers who are both protecting their customers, and providing wanted features.
November 21, 2015 @ 9:20 am
One of the major issues right now is that so many folks are going to websites on their phones, it’s necessitating some websites to really double up on ads. Users are far less likely to interact with advertising on mobile as opposed to a PC. So instead of losing revenue there, some sites triple up on mobile ads. But like you point out, all this does is encourage users to use Ad Blocker so they can actually read the content. It’s making the internet like a war zone.
November 21, 2015 @ 7:30 am
Random Thoughts:
1) NEVER start your Amazon shopping on Amazon, one should always use a banner ad like what Trigger has here. My understanding is that a couple of % of your purchase goes to the person whose banner you click. I have several blogs i read and I do that all the time. Take money from Jeff Bezos and give it to Trigger (or you other favorite bloggers)!
2) I do understand that the traditional business model for media consumption is advertiser paid – like all network television programming – or some hybrid of subscriber and advertising – think your traditional newspaper. Having said that, I don’t think anyone has really figured out what advertising model works online (outside paid search – see Google). Pre internet I get why Macy’s or Target would take out an ad or provide an insert. However when I read, say, the New York times online and a pop up comes up with say a 30 second commercial for a watch, a car or an investment firm, my question is (a) in the entire history of online web content, how many people have clicked on an article on the NY Times, had a pop up video come up for a BMW, and say ‘wow I really want to watch a one minute long commercial’ and of that small universe how many have said ‘I’m running out to my nearest BMW dealer right now!’. I get why the NY Times needs ad revenue, but I just don’t understand what the advertisors are thinking why this is effective marketing. Again I accept that ads help pay for content, – I know that Coors, McDonalds and Viagra are paying CBS so they can broadcast the NFL to me for free each Sunday – but there seems to be a better way that is less obtrusive online, that gives me something I am interested in and that if there is ‘value’, that increases what they can pay to say the NY Times or SCM.
3) For another thread, but the war on how we pay for music is over, streaming has won, and I don’t think on balance that is a bad thing. I’m not sure how to get from here to there, but at some point I think online content needs to move to a Spotify like system. I for one have only two things on the web I pay for – the NY Times and the Wall Street Journal (the latter of which my employer pays). I read dozens of blogs, and I do feel like I would pay some number greater than $0 to read them, but I don’t think I would pay $10/month for each of them. However if there was a ‘BlogSpotify’ where you paid $10/month for access to the blog universe, BlogSpotify could then divvy up the subscription stream sort of like how Spotify does (some micro payment for each page view, like how Spotify pays per stream). I’ve no idea how large those payment streams can be but they are of course $0 today so this can be accretive.
November 21, 2015 @ 10:54 am
Hypothetically, web advertising is supposed to be more catered to individual users and should be dramatically more effective than ads on TV for example. Google and other ad fulfillers know who you are, your age, your sex, your browsing habits, what type of OS you use, and caters ads to what it thinks your interests are. However in 2015, something dramatically changed, and I’m not sure how or why. Google and others have just sort of dropped the ball. And now that there’s so many other ad choices out there, and ones that do a better job and have more options than Google, advertisers are using the more-effective networks. However these other networks don’t have the type of insight into web users as Google does. So in the end, it’s like everyone’s seeing BMW ads, whether they have any appeal to them or not because that’s the default. The algorithms seem completely out of whack.
As for subscribing, you bring up a very important point, and yet another reason SCM hasn’t moved to a subscriber model. Someone may be willing to spend $5 a month to be an SCM subscriber, but if you have to subscribe to all the blogs you might read, all of a sudden it gets very expensive. And then all of a sudden the internet is no longer free, and folks are dishing out money left and right. That’s not fair to anyone. I believe in a free internet, and am willing to fight for it. That’s part of what this article was about. I set up a subscriber system, and all of a sudden I’m part of the problem. Advertising has supported print since the 1800’s, and it supported a lot of the internet up until about 2014. It wasn’t as lucrative as print, but it was getting there. And then the bottom seemed to fall out of everything, and were losing valuable web properties because of it.
November 21, 2015 @ 9:25 am
Trigger, given your targeted content and reader demographics, how difficult is it for you to sell hard coded (not ad served) sponsor ads similar to the right hand nav ad you’re displaying for Eric Church’s album? Are advertisers not interested or is it a case where you don’t have the time or skill set to sell directly to advertisers so you have to settle for ad serving networks? Have you surveyed your readership to pinpoint demographics and then put this information directly in front of a select group of advertisers whose customers enjoy country music?
November 21, 2015 @ 10:42 am
The issue with direct advertising is probably a little bit of both. I’m a terrible salesman, and frankly, don’t really care to make money off the site beyond trying to keep up with expenses. In fact, I hate making money off the site and feel very personally conflicted about it. And by the way, for some folks out there who may be saying to themselves, “Why don’t you just do this for the love of the music?” Saving Country Music has grown so big, the expenses themselves are exorbitant. Just to pay for the server each month is like pulling teeth, and still, even though I’m paying for this massive server, the site kept crashing during the CMA Awards because there were so many folks coming here. Not trying to brag, but SCM is a bigger site than it gets credit for, and it takes a significant amount of revenue just to keep the lights on. This is a problem duplicated on sites all across the internet at the moment that are ostensibly not-for-profit, but still must generate revenue to survive.
If I have to choose between trying to sell advertising to folks, or to write another article, I’m going to choose to write another article every time. That said, I have put out effort to attract hard advertisers, but frankly, a lot of the labels, artists, and bands who could benefit from it, including many who spend money on advertising, just will not advertise with SCM. It may be a symptom of why pay for the cow when you can get the milk for free? The artists, labels, festivals, and other folks I support the most have never spent a red penny on this site. Instead it’s Eric Church who is reaching out to me unsolicited. Go figure. I know it seems strange to a lot of folks, but where SCM finds the most respect is in the mainstream. Even the folks I criticize still see the value in what I do, they read the site, and they’re even at times willing to support it. It’s independent labels who are all trying to puff their chest out and look bigger than they are that seem to want no business with SCM beyond me writing glowing reviews for their artists, which is free advertising for them.
If I had a full-time salesman, things might be different, but it’s sort of a cart before the horse thing. Salespeople don’t work for free.
But beyond SCM—which is what I wanted the focus to be here—if sites that are getting hundreds of thousands of unique hits a month and are fulfilling a specific, important, and valued function to the community cannot be sustainable, then it’s a much bigger problem than just SCM or even music blogs. The economics of the internet are completely out of whack at the moment, and this is an especially new problem in 2015 due to so many mobile users, the proliferation of ad blockers, and other factors.
November 21, 2015 @ 10:23 am
Okay, here’s my comments on this, after thinking about it for a day or two:
1. It genuinely sucks that most blogs are dying out, but it sadly doesn’t surprise me – with rare exception actually being able to support yourself through ad revenue is painfully thin, and if your numbers top out (your reader base isn’t constantly expanding), just keeping the lights on year after year is tough. I’ve been running my blog for the past three or so years and I can easily say it’s never brought the traffic outside of certain posts that have gotten reshared on Reddit. Fortunately, my traffic has ballooned thanks to…
2. YouTube. Just to give an idea of numbers, I get approximately 3.5 times the number of hits per month on YouTube than I do at my blog itself. It also tends to pay considerably better – and really, considering my channel is just video versions of what I’m writing, it’s fascinating to see how many more people are gravitating to videos over text. Now part of this is that YouTube has an easier aggregation and search system that’ll stand out more through Google than your average blog, especially if you get more subscribers. But that leads to the third issue…
3. Country music’s web presence. Quite frankly, the lessons that hip-hop, indie rock, electronica, pop, and some subgenres of metal learned, country (along with a few other genres like bluegrass or jazz) hasn’t: if you want to sustain and grow your audience, the internet is the best possible tool at your disposal. And yet with the exception of a couple upstart artists who have finally gotten that, most country acts haven’t. Forget the fact that one of your biggest ever country acts (Garth Brooks) has basically shunned YouTube (way to ensure your legacy is forgotten by my generation, dude), when I realized that for most indie country artists I’ll have on average three to five times their subscribers, you realize country’s got a larger web problem that starts with the artists and their teams not doing enough of their homework.
And here’s the thing: I’d argue there is a demand: I get comments saying how I basically convinced them that there is quality in the genre beyond the mainstream and am giving the genre legitimacy by behind one of the very few (if any) who covers it consistently. There’s also a demographic demand – outside of pop, my country reviews tend to net a higher than average female audience, which is only a good thing (especially when you compare to the heavily male dominated metal or hip-hop scenes). But your average country review from me will get on average 10-45% of your standard hip-hop or metal review, and when you factor in pop it’s even less – that’s not a good sign. My point ties less into the failure of country blogs not just because content has moved to more image/video based format (although that is certainly a part of it), but also because the majority of country music artists haven’t cracked the code to an online breakthrough – and without the artists getting it, it’s that much harder for bloggers and critics to get in unless you know the right spots (SCM, Farce, or have label contacts that feed you upcoming artists).
And you want to know the hilarious thing? The country artists that have reached out to me the most online (outside of Whitney Rose and Karen Jonas, who are just awesome) are Kelsea Ballerini and Jake Owen (the latter follows me on Twitter, and that’s just WEIRD). The pop country artists are starting to get it, whereas with hip-hop and indie rock and electronica, it was the indie acts who got it most first. That’s telling.
November 22, 2015 @ 10:19 am
Thanks for the insight.
Not to discount your experience or the numbers, but this issue is not even close to just a country music problem, or even a music problem in general. Country music may be having a harder time of it than others, I don’t know. But that’s why I quoted a guy who runs a hip-hop blog in this piece as opposed to another country blogger. Grantland covers music, but they’re more a sports and lifestyle blog, and they’re gone. Pitchfork felt like they needed to partner with a bigger entity, and they curiously avoid country like it’s the ugly girl at the dance.
As for producing video content, that may be great for some, but with my limited experience it has been the most disastrous, most hurtful thing I have ever done on the site. Basically it just became a spring board for people who hate me to launch personal attacks, and to stimulate death threats and threats against friends and loved ones of mine. I can’t even show my face because someone will take it, make a meme out of it, and send to family members of mine with a note of how they are going to kill me. And if you don’t believe me, I can send you the files. My guess is the idiots who are too stupid to read can still interact with video media, and then they’ll spend months obsessing over me. I have to be like a superhero or something and hide my true identity to protect my loved ones. I can write the most salacious things and nobody seems to take it too seriously (except maybe Shooter fans0< but you put it in video form, and people are sending grizzly death threats to my family members. Maybe I could do some stuff with video in the future, but it would have to be very high-production value type stuff, not just reciting written copy on camera, which once again brings it back to money.
November 21, 2015 @ 3:04 pm
November 21, 2015 @ 7:59 pm
Triggerman, you should take the operations to Nashville…
“This week Willie Nelson received the Gerswin Prize at the Library of Congress in Washington. Unsolicited, I received a press pass and a photographer pass. They reached out to me. I didn”™t even ask for it, and had no way to utilize it. I don”™t even know how they know I exist. The Grammy”™s reached out and offered me a press pass for the presentation in February.”
…hey, can i get that Grammy’s pass?…i’ve nothing going in February. seriously though, all that must felt good. the Willie Nelson pass…Willie, SCM, Almost Out of Gas (i’m assuming)…that’d been a great story.
November 22, 2015 @ 3:39 am
Yet another brilliantly written article, Trig. I was on a Buddhist meditation & photography retreat last weekend. It was my first retreat and quite a revelation. It was co-led by a very prominent and successful photographer here in New Zealand. We had a conversation one day about how his business is essentially dying. With Instagram everyone thinks they are a professional photographer, with blogging everyone thinks they are a professional writer. As much as I love the internet, it’s also giving a voice to people who don’t necessarily deserve to be heard. God, I’m so sick of shitty writing!
There are several reasons I love SCM so much: a) It constantly introduces me to new and exciting artists I’ve never have heard about otherwise b) The writing, Trig. You are such a fucking brilliant writer and when I grow up I want to be just like you c) Your level of engagement. I love how you respond to comments and engage with your audience cos you care.
November 24, 2015 @ 11:17 pm
Unfortunately, this seems to be the case with music as well.. Now everyone can be a musician and be heard. There is so much noise on the internet that the line between good and bad music has been severely blurred. In my experience, musicians (and non-musician folks with an elevated interest in quality music) seem to be the only ones left with any taste. The masses are fed what these major labels know will sell, and the average listener doesn’t have the ear to know the difference.
Quality, unbiased music journalism is crucial in making sure quality music is appreciated and exposed to people that may need some direction.
I wish you well Trigger and hope that mankind can develop a model that will work not only for music sites like yours, but also for musicians.
P.s. You will be my first stop when looking for reviews of my first record. I just hope you choose to do so!
Convict Charlie
November 22, 2015 @ 9:49 am
I have a small artist promo/management company. I have my own website. I cover a few shows, festivals, do some interviews, blog, and have had a video blog for a little while. Video blog I have on my own website and posted to my YouTube page. I just found it easier to cover things I wanted to do in depth, and have a more verbal way of saying it, instead of print.
Personally I’ve made a little bit off of country music, the company, and the sight. Isn’t my main goal. The experiences and the people I’ve talked to or met were always worth more than the dollar amount. That is the main reason I read this sight and interact with you. Your passion comes through with every piece. I don’t have it in me to be negative, another reason I come here. Even when you are have the knowledge to back it up.
I love country music with every fiber of my being. I would do it for free if I had to in some way just to contribute my little piece of whatever I can to the betterment of the genre.
I’m reading this sight from a treestand outside of buffalo, ny in a snowstorm. Glad you’re here and what you do. Gives me enjoyment.
November 23, 2015 @ 6:32 am
That reminds me of two of my favorites which just fizzled away-“Only Solitaire” and “Capn Marvel’s Rock Record Music Bonanza”-both reviewed mostly classic rock. “Only Solitaire” was the more serious one (and the owner, George Starostin, really seemed to know his music, of many genres-I believe he’s started up again at a different site but his old one still maintains its presence). The reviews were informed and informative, and both were funny, though sometimes I think George’s was unintentional (tiny language idiosyncrasies, he’s Russian, I think). I still read the archives-Capn Marvel’s isn’t very large so it doesn’t take long-Starostin’s is huuuuggge, so I’ve never yet made it all the way through one time. They both started up way back in the days of floppy disks and even vinyl, so that’s pretty archaic, but the reviews are interestng and intelligent and very often witty.
Trigger, you might be interested in some of Starostin’s random replies to irate fanboys/fangirls to whose favorite artist or album he didn’t give an unqualified “excellent” (I still haven’t quite figured out his raring system). This, even after a disclaimer on every page that the review is not from the POV of a fan (I believe the only group he admits any bias towards are The Beatles, if he must have a bias towards a musical artist or group, he couldn’t choose a better one, they innovated so much of rock and the sub-genres it splintered into).
November 24, 2015 @ 7:06 am
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December 2, 2015 @ 9:14 pm
I run a blog called the Style of Sound and over the last 18-months I’ve been tracking music blogs and publications across all genres. What I’ve found from a data-driven perspective is that independent music blogs are indeed disppearing and becoming a thing of the past.
One only has to take a look at this chart on Google Trends to see that each year fewer and fewer people are searching for the term ‘music blogs’:
If you pop in the names of your favourite music blogs, you’ll also likely see a downward trend.
But this doesn’t mean people aren’t interested in music blogs anymore. Looking at the independent blogs who are still ‘alive’, their content is still being actively shared amongst music ‘super fans’, something which is great as it’s these folks who are more likely to help spread the word about new acts vs your average msuic fan.
Speaking to other music bloggers, one of the issues that keeps on cropping up is that we’re all trying to find a way to monetise our work, something which is becoming increasingly more difficult. Plus, a lot of music writers don’t want to necessary ‘sell out’.
December 2, 2015 @ 9:20 pm
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TOKYO They are each Florida Gators and the two received patient gold below Friday, nevertheless Caeleb Dressel and Bobby Finke swam option races and arrived, frankly, against unbelievably choice spots, even if they do teach within just the exact same zip code. The us needed Dressel towards earn. Even Finke did not hope Finke toward get.Individuals preserve profitable swimming medals below, and the pile can distort how complicated it is precisely towards acquire just one. Dressel experienced never ever gained patient gold until finally Thursday. Its straightforward toward choose his greatness for granted, nonetheless neither he nor his staff members can manage towards do it. Its much too very simple in the direction of determine that some American we dont count on will identify a path towards get a medal, since that comes about at every single Olympics, nevertheless its truly demanding towards be that American.Finke didnt view it until eventually he was 760 meters into his 800-meter previous. He experienced been specifically near 5th vacation spot for greatest of the race. 5th vacation spot inside of the Olympics is a hell of an achievements. Nonetheless then Finke appeared more than, 10 meters right after his final convert Bismack Biyombo Pet Jersey, and he notion: wow. Gold, which was hardly a principle Though he still left the blocks, was inside of his attractions.I discovered which include 10 meters off I was catching a minor little bit of flooring, and that the simply just commitment I expected in direction of attempt and move and receive my hand upon the wall, he mentioned.Conversing with reporters in just the put together zone afterward, Finke retained claiming truthfully. Its a phrase people in america employ after they are hiding the reality or however processing it https://www.phoenixfanstoreonline.com/Custom_Pet_Jersey-74, and Finke was nonetheless processing it.Upon regardless of whether he thing to consider he may well earn gold:I experienced no strategy. Truthfully.Upon his at any time-bettering situations:My easiest year heading into this was 47, and then inside of the prelims I missing down towards 42. And then right here I lost a different minute. Therefore I experienced no strategy I was gonna do that. Actually.Dressel experienced a Quite Fantastic notion he would, or at minimum may well, acquire the 100 absolutely free. All people did. Yet it was nevertheless a aid as soon as he did it. He cried upon the medal podium.I dont require in direction of just take immune toward the belief that racing specials me, he stated. There are persons who would eliminate in the direction of be inside the problem I am.Australian Kyle Chalmers may well not virtually eliminate in the direction of be within just that scenario, nonetheless he appears to be like ready in direction of flirt with dying. Chalmers experienced medical procedures upon his remaining shoulder a couple weeks in the past. He mentioned he experienced 12 cortisone pictures inside that shoulder foremost up in direction of the Olympics, a amount that may possibly improve the eyebrows of an NFL employees physician. He way too experienced surgical procedure upon his directly shoulder. In addition, he talked about casually: He contains experienced a few center surgical procedures.Therefore after Dressel seemed about in the direction of the conclude of the race and observed another person was struggling him for gold, he did not include in direction of talk to for Identification.I couldnt perspective him, still oneself can by yourself can check out disturbances in just the drinking water, Dressel stated. I understood.. who else would it be moreover Kyle, of study course?Dressel retained him off. He stated afterward that profitable felt option versus his relay golds. Not betterI suggest, Im under no circumstances gonna say that my patient swims are improved than the relay goldbut option. Thats easy to understand. He is Americas perfect person swimmer. He is aware how dominant he can be.U.S. mens practice Dave Durden experienced remaining Dressel off the 4X200 relay staff members Wednesday, a unexpected and arguable determination that makesa bitmore feel by now. Dressel is as stop as The united states incorporates toward an heir in direction of Michael Phelps https://www.phoenixfanstoreonline.com/Charles_Barkley_Pet_Jersey-66, however he is not Michael Phelps. He claimed this 7 days, I was turning the strain into aggravation. He necessary toward recalibrate.He did it, gained gold, and by now he can comprise 1 of the suitable non-Phelps, non-Mark Spitz Olympics of any person swimmer at any time. He incorporates previously received gold within the 100 no cost and the 4X100 cost-free. He incorporates the 100 butterfly , the refreshing blended medley and then the 50 no cost and medley relay Sunday. If he swims inside all of them, he may possibly earn 6 medals. Phelps stretched our principle of what is potential for an Olympics swimmer, nonetheless Dressel is upon his course in the direction of an obscenely effective Olympics.6 medals? 1 is thus challenging in direction of earn. Finke is aware of it. Dressel does, far too. As he viewed his fellow Gator gain gold https://www.phoenixfanstoreonline.com/Devin_Booker_Pet_Jersey-90, before long ahead of he would do it himself, I was virtually crying for him. Dressel reported.
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When Abrar from the GAFFL Team reached out to me about an interview on solo travel I was hesitant… and transparent. Solo travel isn’t my thing, though I’ve always been slightly envious of those who can jet-set independently with confidence. I think the ability to go solo – whether that’s traveling, dining, or just attending a simple event – takes a reasonable amount of self-assurance, a flexible attitude, and the receptiveness to meet new people along the way. This story was originally published on GAFFL, the app that helps you find a travel buddy, but I thought I’d share it here as well. Read on to see my take on what I see as the major merits of going solo, why I prefer traveling with others, some of my most memorable moments from around the globe, plus my thoughts on balancing wanderlust with a career in travel.
Shannon Kircher is the Founder + Editor of The Wanderlust Effect, a travel blog that she founded in 2009 to document her first international move. She focuses primarily on experiential travel (plus a nice sprinkle of adventure + off-beat destinations) with a luxury slant. She’s also the Director of Marketing and Communications at Frangipani Beach Resort, a luxury boutique hotel on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. She’s spent upwards of a decade in the travel industry which has helped shape her blog’s direction – it’s been incredibly interesting and educational for her seeing travel through both lenses.
Why I Travel
Charming Espellette during our one week in Basque Country
I moved to the UK for graduate school in 2009, which really kickstarted my traveling. I grew up in California where international trips were so much more complex (and often much more expensive!) to plan. Living in London, I had easy access to Europe for the first time and took advantage of it! I started my travel blog while I was living overseas to capture those adventures and it’s continued to grow since then. Travel was one of the things my husband and I initially connected over when we met, so it’s been a huge component of our marriage. We moved to the Caribbean island of Anguilla shortly after becoming engaged and have built a life focused on tourism and travel as hoteliers. Our hotel runs a 10-month season so we take advantage of that unique schedule. We now try to travel 8 – 10 weeks a year, typically with one larger 4 to 5-week adventure built in every year.
We’ve met some amazing people on our travels, and staying connected is easier than ever with social media. During our Nile River cruise, we connected with a great group of people from around the globe, and on a trip to Israel and Jordan a few years back, we met a few fellow travelers that I still keep in touch with.
I’ve traveled solo a handful of times and for anything more than a few days, I did find myself getting a bit lonely. If you’re staying in social accommodations meeting other travelers definitely helps cure that, but I always think there’s something nice about sharing memories with someone… recalling those memories together is such a part of the experience for me! I have friends that love traveling independently and I think it can be great if you’re inclined to meet other travelers along the way and push the boundaries of your comfort zone a bit.
I rarely travel solo anymore since my husband is a passionate traveler, too. We typically go on a handful of trips each year: one international trip with my family (usually 7 – 10 days), a few Caribbean getaways to explore our neighboring islands, a shorter (7 days or so) international trip for the two of us, and our larger 4 to 5-week grand adventure in September/October each year. In terms of choosing where to go, it’s a bit of a collaborative effort! In the Caribbean, we take into consideration where we haven’t been, combined with time available (3 days gives us different options than 6 days), and flight routing. Getting around the Caribbean is much more difficult than you’d imagine so transit options definitely play a role! Being hoteliers ourselves, choosing interesting hotels is part of the equation, too. We love getting inspiration from other properties that are providing great guest experiences in an intimate setting.
For our family trip, I keep in mind destinations that interest my family (and where they haven’t yet been), plus try to choose places that offer experiences for all of us. We usually choose between Europe or the Americas since we generally have about 7 – 10 days to play with. We’re all quite different in our personalities and interests so part of my decision making there is keeping everyone’s preferences in mind to find a place that will suit all of us in some way. So far we’ve been successful!
Snapshot from our family trip to Rhodes, Symi and Athens
For our ‘Grand Adventure’ (our 4 to 5-week trip), my husband and I try to alternate between continents and take into consideration where we haven’t been and which countries intrigue us most (usually there’s overlap in our independent lists!). We generally plan trips where we can visit 2 – 4 countries in that timeframe, so part of our planning takes into consideration logistics for getting around. We try to get to Africa every other year in some way – it’s one of my favorite places to be and the experiences can be so diverse! Most recently we spent a month in Southeast Asia exploring Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Exploring Dubrovnik during our month in Central Europe
In terms of cost-cutting, I find one of our biggest expenses is food & wine when we travel but in many destinations local markets and street food (vet it first, obviously!) can be a great way to get a local fix on a budget. Some of my favorite meals have been in hole-in-the-wall places where meals cost just a few dollars.
If I had to pick a travel memory that stands out the most, it would probably be our week in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Virunga National Park. It still stands out to me as one of the most authentic, raw, and special weeks I’ve had in travel. Gorilla trekking in the Congo is still my favorite wildlife experience to date – we did it for two of our days and I would go back every year if I could (I’d recommend gorilla trekking to anyone)! We hiked to the top of the world’s largest lava lake and overnighted in A-frame huts at the top, watching the lava bubble and boil overnight, and bonded with fellow trekkers. And the experience of talking with locals in the region and getting a glimpse into the lifestyle there was eye-opening.
My scariest travel moment was ironically on that same trip to Africa. My husband and I had booked a ‘luxury boat transfer’ from Rwanda to the Congolese border to cross into the Congo. The boat was not what we expected. Our ‘two-hour journey’ turned into eight hours where our tiny boat was filling with water in the middle of the lake. The Rwandan military ultimately had to send a rescue mission to get us! Traditionally, I plan all of my travel myself; all logistics, accommodations, etc. On this particular trip since we were heading to the DRC where it can be politically unstable, we opted to use a tour operator who would have a better grasp of the day-to-day on the ground. While it was collaborative and we had all of the details with us, we didn’t coordinate these pieces personally which left us trusting the tour operators to handle this on our behalf. It was the first (and only!) time I’d ever done that and while most of it turned out well, this incident made me realize why I find it so important to plan independently and/or to ask even more questions going in.
I’m fortunate to be in the travel and the hospitality industry in the Caribbean so even when I’m not traveling, I’m involved in making other people’s travels memorable, which I love! Many out there can relate, but having a busy full-time career (alongside all of my other endeavors) can make the prospect of getting away difficult. We’re fortunate that the general tourism season where we live is a 10-month season which gives us a bit of time for our extended getaway. During the year, we try to be strategic with our timing to coordinate our time away with less-impacted work periods.
With solo travel, I think the challenges vary depending on the person. As far as challenges go, as a solo female traveler, there are probably elements that I consider that single male travelers don’t: attitudes towards women and personal safety in a given destination, for example. Beyond that, finances can make solo travel a bit more difficult if you’re inclined towards more luxury experiences. There can be a supplement for single travelers, and costs can skyrocket quickly when you’re not splitting the tab with someone else so a bit of creativity with accommodations, tours, etc. can help there. I think one of the greatest benefits of solo travel though is that there’s no compromising. You can focus on what interests you and fulfill your own desires around the globe. If you’re traveling with a group of friends or family, there’s often some compromise involved whether that’s with sightseeing, dining, or even the destination in general. When funds and time are limited, it can be refreshing to know you’re spending your resources on something that you’re 100% in control of.
I think so much of this depends on the type of traveler you are to an extent! I’ve known solo travelers who love the freedom of traveling independently and appreciate the alone time to reflect during their travels. For more social travelers traveling solo, I think small group tours can be an amazing opportunity! I’ve been on some incredible small tours (4 – 6 people usually) where I’ve had the opportunity to meet lots of like-minded independent travelers. You’ll get to know each other in an organic way, plus it makes traveling deeper in off-the-beaten-path destinations a bit more accessible. Even if you don’t consider yourself a total extrovert, small tours make meeting other travelers very approachable, even if you feel like you are a bit more on the introverted side. One of my favorite small group tours was with Abraham Tours in the West Bank off-roading in the Judean Desert. Our guide was young and vibrant and our fellow travelers were great – I continue to stay in touch with a few of them!
Anyone else have thoughts on solo travel vs. traveling with friends or family? Any married/coupled up people out there that still travel solo sometimes?
Shannon Kircher is the founder and editor of The Wanderlust Effect. Founded in 2009, she has continued to document her international escapes as an expat in Europe and the Caribbean. Additionally, Shannon is the founder of Compass & Vine, a luxury boutique travel design firm, and is the Director of Marketing for the Frangipani Beach Resort. Shannon holds an MSc in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics and is a current candidate for WSET Level 3 in Wines & Spirits.
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Welcome and thank you for joining along for my adventures. I began documenting my travels in 2009 on my former site, The Traveling Scholar, and six years later transitioned my globetrotting experiences here as I continue to juggle traveling the world with enjoying a full-time career in hospitality on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. I hope you find inspiration, information and insight in my corner of the world. My name is Shannon and this is my never-ending journey.
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Re: No longer able to edit devices in DEP view
by lahddah1 in Mobile Device Management
Thank you, PeterJames. That was my reply and I'm trying to figure out why it was removed. I went in to edit a word and then it was all gone. I guess it was listed as 'abuse' or spam or something because I edited it. This is what it said: I'm with everyone else. This change has severely hindered the way we do things. We need to be able to assign all of this information prior to the devices being sent to the user out in the field or remote offices. Relying on the user to consistently to something with their device is simply not realistic. We need to be able to assign a name w/ a standardized naming standard (full name, device) prior to the end user receiving the phone. Otherwise, we're just looking at a ton of 'iPhone' getting activated and cannot use Meraki to confirm who any of the devices are assigned to. Not to mention (again) the activation lock release being unavailable. Maybe I'm missing something about the 'owner' field that others are happy about. To me, that doesn't do what we need. If it is expected to be an email address, honestly, not all of our users have an email address. What then? I'm open to a better, more streamlined process if there is one and I just need to go through some training, but I've been doing this for years and it has just worked. I know we were told here that a resolution for the 'details' issue is in the works, but in my currently open case in Meraki, I was told as recently as yesterday late afternoon/evening: "Unfortunately that change is permanent and always be like this moving forward according to our Development Team. DEP devices will not be clickable until they finish enrolling and go through the setup wizard. Support do not influence or have the ability to change this or revert back to previous state. They have marked that behavior as an expected change" ... View more
Re: No longer able to edit devices in DEP view
by lahddah1 in Mobile Device Management
I'm with everyone else. This change has severely hindered the way we do things. We need to be able to assign all of this information prior to the devices being sent to the user out in the field or remote offices. Relying on the user to consistently do something with their device is simply not realistic. We need to be able to assign a name w/ a standardized standard (full name, device) prior to the end user receiving the phone. Otherwise, we're just looking at a ton of 'iPhone' getting activated and cannot user Meraki to confirm who any of the devices are assigned to. Not to mention (again) the activation lock release being unavailable. Maybe I'm missing something about the 'owner' field that others are happy about. To me, that doesn't do what we need. If it is expected to be an email address, honestly, not all of our users have an email address. What then? I'm open to a better, more streamlined process if there is one and I just need to go through some training, but I've been doing this for years and it just worked. I know we were told here that a resolution for the 'details' issue is in the works, but in my currently open case in Meraki, I was told as recently as yesterday late afternoon/evening: "Unfortunately that change is permanent and always be like this moving forward according to our Development Team. DEP devices will not be clickable until they finish enrolling and go through the setup wizard. Support do not influence or have the ability to change this or revert back to previous state. They have marked that behavior as an expected change" ... View more
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Few Cape Cod restaurants have the historical bragging rights of having their building’s plans in the Library of Congress.
Then again, the Christopher Ryder House off Route 28 in Chatham is, at this point, all history. The establishment closed in 1983, but is still fondly remembered by many all these years later.
Many Cape Codders remember the property as if it were yesterday: the dining room adorned with hand-carved cornices and mantels, rich with the deep-brown aged woods and antique embellishments from seafaring days.
Before a Chatham couple opened a restaurant on these grounds in the mid-50s; before tourists flocked to the Cape from Boston and other communities; before there was even a canal separating the Cape from the mainland, the Christopher Ryder House stood as one of the most historic buildings on the Cape.
The house itself was rumored to have been built in 1809 by seafarer Christopher Ryder, whose family name is also found in Ryders Cove.
His ancestor John Ryder purchased the land in the 1700s from another large Cape Cod family, the Nickersons, who themselves had acquired it from Native Americans.
According to Ryder descendants, Christopher carved most of the mantels and cornices while at sea. When he decided to build, he hired carpenters based in Harwich who travelled six miles each day and worked from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Their earnings totaled one dollar per day – not bad in a time when many struggled to earn seven dollars in a month.
Donald and Louise Kastner inherited the property in the 1950s. Not much is known about those in-between years, since so many files were destroyed at the county’s registry of deeds in the early 1800s.
Legacy of the House
The Kastner family legacy reaches much further than Chatham’s town limits. Internet forums with posts devoted to their restaurant feature memories from folks as far away as Paris, France and Texas; all with their own cherished memories of summers spent working at the House.
The menu was full of classic, hearty Cape Cod surf ‘n’ turf: Lobster Newburg, beef and mushroom casserole, sea scallops in white wine sauce, and tomato canape were all favorites.
Attached to the dining room was an Opera House, one in which regular “Ryder Revues” were hosted and dances and skits were performed.
These community events kept the place open late, too: in the mid- and later years of operation, hours were kept until 1 a.m., with dinner served until 10:30 p.m. There was also a barn full of antiques and gifts which kept earlier hours.
The daughter of Donald and Louise, Wendy, commented on a forum a few years ago. She said it was touching that, even after her parents closed the place in 1983 to move to Vermont, the Christopher Ryder House’s legacy lives on in the memories of all who worked or frequented it.
She did share something more tangible for people to hold on to: a recipe for their famous Clam Dip.
60 lbs. Cream Cheese
Makes 7-1/2 gallons for 3,500 people.
Crackers: 1 case per day.
What memories do you have of the Christopher Ryder House?
By CapeCod.com Staff
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Gary Clanahan says
September 25, 2018 at 9:11 pm
In 1973 we stayed in Chatham at the Chatham Motel for our honeymoon. We made reservations to eat at the Christopher Ryder House one night. We dressed up for the occasion and were so impressed with the house and its surroundings. But it was the food that we will never forget! I never could again taste stuffed shrimp the way it was prepared here. We recently revisited Chatham and the Cape and searched to see the remains of this wonderful place where an unforgettable memory was made.
Bacro Yannick says
November 2, 2018 at 6:32 am
I was at the Christopher Ryder House for summer 1973 as a cook in the kitchen with a full team of young French guys like me. I was 20 years old and those two months represents certainly the best summer I ever had. This restaurant was so wonderful. I should say those restaurants as there was different places with different “atmospheres”. I had the privilege to know the kitchen as my place was there, preparing grilled meats and lobsters and I will never forget the chef ordering plates for guests. By the way, waitresses were great and wonderful too and I felt in love with one of them… I presume it makes my “souvenirs” quite more delicious
Paul Arneson says
November 25, 2018 at 2:14 pm
MIKE HILL says
December 26, 2018 at 9:16 am
I worked in the kitchen’s of Christopher Ryder House for seven weeks in 1968 as a British university student on a working holiday student visa on my three month stay in the USA. I was paid a hundred dollars a week which was good money at the time compared to what I earned the previous year for my summer holiday job where I lived in Croydon , near to London.
It was a great experience but also reflected a troubled time in America’s history with half a million troops in Vietnam , two major assassinations – Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy as well as the 1968 election with all its implications. The Christopher Ryder House was advertised a one of the 57th biggest restaurants in America. There were plenty of other students earning some money as well as veterans home from Vietnam , a few were into drugs in addition to professional chefs and hospitality staff. On busy Saturdays , we often had to do the washing up for 1,300 plus bookings . We were helped by conveyors putting plates and glasses through the washing machines.
After finishing at the restaurant , I had a flight to Toronto and then went round the US by Greyhound for a month at a cost of £30 ( my student flight having been for £60 ) and returned to the UK to resume my degree in Modern History and Politics at Liverpool University .
Joe Hughes says
April 28, 2019 at 11:32 am
I worked as a waiter in the restaurant during the summer of 1971 – I was attending Hotel School in Dublin, Ireland and Donald Kastner came to the College and interviewed a great many of us for summer jobs – our accommodation was provided by various families around the town and I was allocated the (then) old antique shop on Main Street (actually, back then it was a junk shop) owned by a very old lady named Mrs Calder. The wonderful thing for us ‘kids’ back then was that we were only required to work evenings so we had the whole day to have fun. Our Supervisors were Mrs Shea (the Head Chef’s wife) and Ms Irene La Fleur – they were both much (much) older ladies and though they tried to be tough disciplinarians they were more like mothers to us. One of my strongest memories is of a cabinet that guests had to pass on their way into one of the 4-5 themed restaurants and in that cabinet was the most stunning, luscious Strawberry Cheesecake – it was made purely for display and each night was disposed of but I can guarantee that as folks passed that cabinet they had already decided what they were having for dessert. We worked in teams of two – usually, a girl to work the table and a boy to get the orders and serve – it was a clever system because you had the brawn and the brain working in close cooperation – it was there that I met and worked with Nancy from Manchester, Conn and we have been friends for almost 50 years (!!) there too I met and became great friends with Nancy’s friend from home, Diane, and we too have remained friends – there are others too Elyse who now lives in NYC. Another memory and something that I have used in business down the years – the food was always excellent however most people had filled up by the time they reached dessert and selling desserts pushed the bill up and it also pushed our tips up (we lived on our tips – our weekly wage was $20 and even in 1971 that was zilch) – but back to service – when the table was clear I would arrive with a fabulous tray full of delicious pastries and as I held the tray in over the table Nancy would say ‘…these are our delicious French Pastries but we also have in our kitchen…’ and she would reel off a list of tempting ice creams and sundaes – not one person ever skipped dessert! There were 4-5 different themed rooms in one restaurant – there was a room with a Colonial theme, one with a stable theme, the Pavillion was a huge green and white striped marquee, there was a whaling ship theme – I am vague on those – and then there was the Ole Opry House where there were two shows each evening provided by 6-7 kids from the Boston Conservatory and they were amazing! So talented!
During that summer I fell in love with Chatham – a group of about 20 of us would descend on Lighthouse Beach (still had the inner beach and the outer beach then) and we would laze away the day in the sun – most of our American friends (colleagues) had cars and occasionally they would take us on trips out to P Town or some of the other beautiful Cape villages and towns. Before service each evening the restaurant provides us with a staff meal (a good idea because it stopped us pinching food during service) so by the time that we had finished service and cleaned up we were hungry and that’s when we descended on the Chatham Squire for breakfast (after midnight) and they served the best egg and bacon sandwich on the Cape. Then we had to sneak into the ‘antique’ shop without walking Mrs Calder otherwise there would be hell to pay in the morning – and she had about 9-10 of us young guys lodging over the shop – Oh, it was basic – we shared one bathroom and one kitchen but we each had our own bed – but we were just in late teens and early twenties and what the heck!
At the end of the summer, I did a bit of travelling to NYC to visit family before returning home. I did debate returning the following year but didn’t, instead, I went to San Francisco and worked at the Downtown Hilton in the Chef’s Table Restaurant. I have great memories and a life long love affair with the United States!
Michael Joyce says
June 18, 2019 at 6:53 am
Joe, I’m one of those who shared mrs calders accomodation. Give me a call
Joe Simmons says
July 21, 2019 at 2:43 am
On this 50th anniversary of the moon landing i am reminded of how I watched this momentous event on TV while working as a bar busboy at the Christopher Ryder House. Normally the restaurant was completely full but that evening, not surprisingly, things were quiet so we had some time to watch the landing. Like the students above I too was working there during my summer vac – from University College Dublin.
I shared with a group of boys above a antique store in Chatham and spent most days on the beach with them. I have very fond memories of that summer listening to the nightly production of Hair and working with a wonderful group of guys and gals, especially those I worked with in the bar, What a great introduction to America – and to Americans. My one (and only) regret was turning down an opportunity to join some friends who were driving to a pop concert one weekend – at Woodstock!
Nick Marble says
February 20, 2020 at 10:55 am
We must have worked together in the summer of 1969…you as a bar busboy and me as a bartender, alternating a week in the “kitchen bar” and the next week in the Opera House. Best job I ever had!!
Nick Marble says
February 18, 2020 at 8:42 pm
I tended bar at the Christopher Ryder House in the summers of 1968 and 1969. Best job I ever had. The beach in the mornings and afternoons, then work started either at 5 Pm or 7PM. I met my first wife there…she was one of the singers who roamed through the cocktail lounges with 2 other accomplices.
Loved every minute of my job…so many great kids. I was a rising senior in college in 1968, then off to the Army in October 1969.
Nick Marble says
February 20, 2020 at 11:10 am
More fun facts about my 2 summers (i968 and 1969) as a bartender at the Christopher Ryder House:
Frank Shea, the chef, would arrive at the kitchen bar (where the diners could not see us), and always get his drink of choice: a large tumbler of Canadian Club and ginger ale…which was far stronger on the former than on the latter. Anyway, in return, he would bring me either a huge filet wrapped in 2 pieces of bread, or a huge lobster tail swimming in his special lobster bisque sauce.
Many of us topped off the night at a local bar, then known as The Sign of The Surf, now a very decent restaurant named The Impudent Oyster.
My second summer at the CR House was kind of bittersweet, for on the positive side I got engaged to one of the entertainers, but every day that summer brought me one day closer to the reality that awaited me: the US Army (on October 1) and the distinct possibility of combat in Vietnam. As luck would have it, I spent my entire 2 years of active duty in the US. Miracles DO happen.
I remember the Barn Girls, the guys from Ireland, super fun tending bar in the Opera House, gathering at the end of the night to divvy up the tips so I’d always have cash in my pocket, the singers/dancers in the Opera House, great kids to work and play with, Mr and Mrs Kastner and their kids, days at the beach and so much more.
Bill Grady says
October 10, 2020 at 8:06 pm
Nick, back in the mid to late 60’s Ihad the pleasure of dinning at the CR House in a party of 10.
We were celebrating the end of Summer .
Meal was of course beyond excellent with terrific service.
My question to you is , ” What was the name of the dinning room that had a type of stained glass ceiling?
Christopher Carroll says
July 12, 2020 at 5:27 am
I had been an actor since the age 0f 17. In 1966 I had just finished my hitch in the U.S. Army and the opportunity to perform in Broadway-style revues at the Christopher Ryder House presented itself.
This, though it was non-Union work, would provide me with my re-entry into Theatre. The other performers were young students, 19-20 years old, from the Boston Conservatory of Music.
At age 24 I was the old man of the group. I loved doing the shows. The Kastners were very nice, though I remember Mr. K. being taken aback when I refused to share a room.
He said, “What do you do at school ?”. I said, “I don’t go to school. ” I got my own room.
The house was on Main Street and thirty years later when I visited Chatham, the house had become a shop or boutique called The Blue…..something. Originally, there was a hotel across the street called the Blueberry Inn. Also a wealthy lady I knew had a beautiful home in Chatham called Cranberry Walk. Thirty years on, the inn had become the Cranberry Inn and the house which was now owned by someone else and was now called Blueberry Walk !
I discovered a beautiful deserted beach nearby seemingly right on the tip of the “elbow” of the Cape.
The last time I was there, the little beach was packed.
DebS says
July 23, 2020 at 5:27 pm
I had just thought of the Christopher Ryder House a few minutes ago and decided to look it up. Was so sad to read of its closing. I visited back in the early 70s with a bunch of my girlfriend’s and we had a great time there. This was just one of the places we stopped at on our trip around Massachussetts. Wish we could be made the trip back there before it closed.
Karks says
October 13, 2020 at 12:46 am
Anyone work at the Ryder House in the summer of ’78?
nadine friedly says
December 8, 2020 at 9:43 am
Does anyone remember the radio commercial for the CRH from the 1960s? I want to say that it was to the tune of “In the Good Ol’ Summertime”, but I do not know for sure. Thank you so much !!
Mot says
May 30, 2022 at 6:34 pm
To see their fabulous shows
Joe Simmons says
August 1, 2021 at 8:32 am
I haven’t checked out the site since I posted my note.
So hello again to both of you, great to hear back.
1969 is a long time ago but it was such a great time it somehow seems a lot closer.
Hope you both are well.
Michael – are you back in in Ireland? I’m in the UK. Thank you for reminding me of our landlady’s name, I just could not remember it. I do however remember that she got very cross if we came in late and left the back door unlocked – we used to joke that she was scared that people would leave junk for her, rather than stealing any of her “antique” stuff. Very unkind!
If you guys want to get in touch my email is [email protected]
Roberta Jones says
August 7, 2021 at 9:56 am
Every summer we rented a cabin in Chatham..breezy days and tranquil nights. August and reading paperbacks, playing cards. There were no televisions in the cabins. But my sisters and I talked, talked, talked. My parents were so handsome. Great vacations. Seafood restaurants…clam rolls… sandwiches, salads and lazy beach days. Lighthouse beach.. shopping at Christmas Joy and wrapping Christmas presents in the height of sum, August. But gettin dressed up for the Christopher Ryder house was something! My mother Regina wore a short chic dress..my Father Ralph wore handsome suit tie and slacks. My sisters and I wore dresses and it was magic. Christopher Ryder house was something. Handsome valet guys..pretty gals and great seafood. The cabaret after was sexy and fun. Had to dance with your Father while Regina ordered Irish coffee. Beautiful long nights..crickets in the scrubby weeds..as we drove back to the cabin..dressed up..holding hands.. talking..making memories…
up the steps and thru the screen door. That Christopher Ryder house was something. Roberta
Julie says
January 27, 2022 at 11:51 am
My family had a house in West Dennis for over 50 years from 1955 until 2006. We went to the Christopher Ryder house only for special occasions. The food was delicious. I was a little girl, and amazed at the entertainment and the singing waiters and waitresses along with the floor that moved up and down!
Today when I hear someone talking about the Christopher Ryder House, I smile and think of all the great memories of good ole Cape Cod! I am now a full-time resident recently moving to the Cape. I am in my happy place, a lifelong dream fulfilled!
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There is one language that every betch is fluent in, and that’s pettiness. Much like other languages, you first learned it in high school, casually continued your studies in college, and became totally fucking fluent by the time you graduated. As we all know, pettiness can take many forms. It can be a subtweet. It can be an eye roll. It can be you waiting until somebody leaves the room to tell everyone you heard they got herpes from a club promoter. Whatever works for you. And just like everything else in this world, your pettiness style is 100% dictated by your date of birth, as it corresponds to the position of the stars and the planets. I’m talking, of course, about your zodiac. Should you casually mention that chokers are over while in the vicinity of your ex’s new gf who is wearing a choker? Or should you just “accidentally” bump into her and ruin the new suede dress she won’t shut the fuck up about? Let the stars decide! Here’s our guide to what type of petty person you are based on your horoscope.
Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the pettiest bitch of all? It’s you, Aries! Congratulations. When you see an opportunity to be petty, you’re going to take it ASAP. Bae say something that could be construed as an insult but was actually probably just poor word choice due to his male gender? Strap the fuck in for a three hour long marathon fight that will leave him saying, “Who am I? Who are you? How did we get here?” And don’t even get me started on if some other girl has the audacity to think she’s better than you. You will find a way to come for her, whether it be by posting the one photo where she looks bad and everyone else (you) looks good, or by pretending she spilled a drink on you and using that as an excuse to reveal all the times her “boyfriend” tried to slide into your DMs. Aries never backs down, so you will win the argument or die trying. And I mean literally die. All this drama is likely to give you a pettiness-induced heart attack.
As a Taurus, you’re not one to rush into petty behavior. You first need to gather your receipts. That way by the time you finally send whatever fuckboy pissed you off the “we need to talk” text, you’ll already have three years’ worth of screenshots to back up your point. And given that you had to dedicate a full Netflix binge to locating said screenshots, the chances of changing your mind are approximately 0. Sure, you suggested “talking it out,” but by “talking it out” everyone should know you always mean “sit the fuck down and let me tell you how fucking stupid you are.” Luckily for whoever is the recipient of your petty wrath, you forgive fairly easily. Once you win the argument and receive an unequivocal apology, of course.
Geminis reserve the right to change their mood faster than DeMario gets kicked off television shows, meaning that you can flip your pettiness switch on at any time. One minute you’re totally pissed, making underhanded comments about how some guy at the bar “disrespected” you, the next second you’re dancing on said bar accepting drinks from Disrespectful Bro like nothing ever happened. Sometimes it’s hard for Chill You to keep track of all the things you did when Petty You was present. “Omg did I really key your car?!? hahaha that’s so random…” The downside to being so liberal with your petty switch is that you’re def the type of person who will start an argument just because you’re bored or hungover or haven’t had any good drama in a while. The upside is you DGAF and will probably feel better in an hour or so, while the person you were in an argument with will be permanently deleting their Facebook account and moving to the woods out of fear.
Cancers are generally extremely sympathetic people, so when someone’s annoying AF behavior pushes you to pettiness, that pettiness is likely to be accompanied by 10-15 liters of tears. Faced with a minor inconvenience? Time for you to bust out the waterworks and literally collapse from the exhaustion. Not only does your strategy of immediate sobbing make you look like the victim no matter how your-fault the argument is, but it also makes whoever you’re arguing with 100% uncomfortable and ready to just say whatever the fuck you want so the crying will stop. Basically Cancer, you have no fucking shame, and as long as the respect of your peers isn’t something you need rn, it’s totally working.
Leo, you know you like attention. And what better way to get attention than by turning your voice all the way up to 11 and causing a scene at Sunday brunch (again)? You are also not above dropping tons of hints on social media so that everybody knows that you’re in a fight. As soon as someone crosses you, whether it be by talking to you when you weren’t in the mood to talk, or by stealing your man-who-isn’t-really-your-man-but-he-totally-is-your-man-so-back-off, you will be subtweeting the fuck out of them with thinly veiled insults about “SOME people whose name rhymes with Bobecca and has the body of an American Girl Doll.” If the argument starts to backfire (aka the other person starts making good points), Leos will just pull a quick “why are you so obsessed with me?” and dip faster than you can say “I’m over it.”
Virgos are so calm and collected, the object of your pettiness will probably not realize you’re being petty with them until it’s too late. Sure, your mouth is saying “I’m not mad,” but there’s definitely something in your eyes that says “I’m going to fucking kill you while you’re sleeping.” This makes you one of the absolute scariest people to get in a fight with. Oh, and getting mad at someone for something that you legit also did one week ago? Yeah, Virgos are all about that. Because getting wasted and throwing up on someone’s red Alaia dress is 100% different when you do it. Totally.
Libras generally try to avoid arguments if they can, so when they want to be petty, they’re going to opt for the hit-and-run approach. Your favorite form of petty behavior is to leave a detailed note listing all the ways in which your roommate has failed in their responsibilities, and then just dipping and hanging at your boyfriend’s place for 3-4 days. By the time you return, your roommate will be so devastated from both the note and the fact that you’ve been ignoring her via text but active in the group chat that she’ll do anything to get back into your good graces, even if that means tackling 3 weeks’ worth of dirty dishes that are probably at least half yours.
Caps love noting more than letting people know how much more competent than everyone they are, making coworkers the perfect recipients of your petty tendencies. When you feel the pettiness start to creep up on you mid-work day, all you have to do is fire off an extremely detailed email to the entire company about the proper way to format an invoice that is clearly directed at Janet from accounting. And let’s face it Cap, you generally are better at your job than everyone else, so it’s like, your right to talk down to people in meetings. On the rare occasion that someone you’re arguing with is actually *gasp* right, rather than admit your fault, you’ll just say something like, “You know what, let’s drop it.” Then you’ll head back to your desk and spy on them until you discover something else they’ve done wrong and the cycle begins all over again. It’s kind of beautiful, actually.
Okay Scorpio, be honest. How many times have you gone through a guy’s phone? 100? 1,000? Scorpio betches ain’t nothin’ to fuck with, mainly because they’re always accusing people of fucking with them. Did some thot just say “excuse me” while walking by your boyfriend at the club? Better take your earrings out because it’s time to start a fucking fight. And don’t even get me started on what will happen if the man-who-isn’t-your-man-but-back-off-because-that’s-your-man likes an Insta of a girl in a bathing suit. Like fucking hell you’ll believe that “she’s my cousin” bullshit. And besides, what is he doing with a female cousin in the first place? That shit is shady, and Scorpio is here to expose the shadiness, even if that means showing up at 3am with a BB gun and shooting a hole through bae’s window.
Oh damn Sag it’s like that? When someone pisses off a Sag, the gloves come off fast. Some chick has the audacity to question the hilariousness of your latest Instagram caption? Okay well why don’t you just remind everyone that her ex boyfriend left her to appear on The Bachelorette (sorry Lexi…)? Sure, maybe some of your roasts are a little below the belt, but as far as Sags are concerned “the belt” is for fucking losers. So what if you only made out with a hotdog once. It’s still fair game. Burn book? More like a Burn Encyclopedia. And Lord save us all if that shit ever gets out. Being called a “fugly slut” is the least of everyone’s worries.
Sure, Aquarius, you pride yourself on being above this kind of pettiness, but you know in your heart you’re not. When the claws come out, you’ll go to your age-old tactic of declaring that someone has “negative vibes” and that you’re “cutting toxic people out of your life.” This will probably be accompanied with a 2-3 page long Facebook post that somehow ties your own minor inconveniences to the healthcare debate or the Black Lives Matter movement. Pettiness at its finest. This tactic works because it’s not you who is calling your ex’s new gf a desperate whore with a snaggletooth. The universe is calling your ex’s new gf a desperate whore with a snaggletooth. And who are you to disagree with the universe?
Do. Not. Fuck. With. A. Pisces’. Friends. Do not even think about fucking with a Pisces’ friends. Sure, somebody can insult you, Pisces, but as soon as they come for someone even remotely connected to your friend group, the claws come out. You’re that friend who takes a minor complaint from your bestie about her new guy’s bad text response time, steals his number from her phone, and starts blowing his ass up about how she’s perfect and he’s a total shit for not seeing it. Remember that time a girl at Coachella tried to say her crew’s flower crowns were better than yours? No, you don’t, because the ensuing argument left you with short-term memory loss. Honestly, this whole thing would be kind of noble if it weren’t so fucking terrifying.
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The Sony World Photography Awards is today to present underwater photographer Wu Yung-sen () with this year’s Taiwan National Award for his image of migrating salmon, titled Intense.
Wu’s image “captures the incredible journey” of the Pacific salmon, “which come to the west coast of Canada from the distant sea every autumn, to return to their birthplace in the inland rivers,” award organizers Sony and the World Photography Organization said in a statement.
Describing his win as “the highest honor,” Wu told the Taipei Times that the winning image was taken at the Adams River in British Columbia, Canada.
Wu Yung-sen’s photograph Intense captures the epic journey of the Pacific salmon that return to their birthplace in the Adams River in British Columbia, Canada, to spawn.
Every four years, millions of salmon return to their birthplace in Adams River to spawn, in an event called a “salmon run.” For his winning image, Wu lay in the freezing waters of the river to photograph the salmon at close range.
Intense is an atypical piece of work for Wu, a travel consultant and keen diver who primarily photographs marine life in the oceans and seas.
He first started underwater photography out of a desire to showcase the beauty of the underwater world to others.
“Now that I have a daughter, it’s more in the hope that she will be able to understand what I do” when he dives and spends time in nature, Wu said.
After spawning in the river, adult salmon die. Their carcasses return nutrients to the environment, benefiting their own young and other wildlife, and the life cycle starts all over again for a new generation of salmon.
Increasingly, nature and wildlife photographers like Wu find themselves capturing moments in time and ways of life that are changing, and even disappearing, because of climate change.
“Due to the anomaly of extreme weather patterns, some animals are starting to show changes in their behavior,” Wu said, adding: “This is not good for the ecosystem as a whole.”
The National Awards aim to recognize and reward local photographic talent and are given out in 62 countries. Wu’s image was also shortlisted in the Natural World & Wildlife category of the awards’ Open competition.
As a National Award winner, Wu is to attend the Sony World Photography Awards in London and receive digital imaging equipment from Sony.
His winning image is to be on display at the awards exhibition in London from April 18 to May 6.
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An interesting thing happened yesterday. I had been talking to a customer that had purchased a new VFC to replace one that had gone bad in a Motor Control Center. He told me that the 4-20mA signal was acting very erratic and that the drive would not follow the signal.
I went to the site and sure enough, the signal was all over the place from zero to maximum and everywhere in between. We looked at everything from cable routing to the shield ground connection but still didn’t see anything.
I replaced the control board at this time thinking that maybe something was wrong with it. I asked him to power the unit back up and when he did he received a small jolt. I quickly measured the potential between the VFC chassis and the ground in the panel and there was 67 volts…..No ground strap on the chassis to the panel.
Here’s the lesson, the paint on the steel chassis of the drive is a thick powder coating and it will not ground just by the mounting bolts. US Drives provides two ground terminals near the input/output connection points for not only connecting wires for incoming and outgoing but also for a connection to the equipment. There must be a solid ground for the drive and this one was floating.
Right after we ran a ground the signal worked just as it should. Lesson learned.
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Lovely! You deleted a segment since I first looked at it. I wonder why. I hope the segment you deleted might reappear as a poem on its own. I do think these two stand alone well. The ideas are more obviously linked than in some of your work. For me this part is outstanding.
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Thank you! Yes, I did delete a third part. I wasn’t sure about it. And I’m always self conscious. So I decided to play around with it some more before posting it. Thank you again. I’m glad you liked it.
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The first stanza is my favourite, especially the lines “Science fiction puddles / whodunnit tattoos.”
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Posted by Jon Fleischman at 11:58 pm on Mar 29, 2012
On Wednesday morning my friend of many years, Nathan Fletcher, who was elected as a Republican member of the California State Assembly in 2008 and re-elected in 2010, rather abruptly announced that he was changing his voter registration — leaving the GOP to be an independent (“decline to state”) voter. I also found out that his wife, Mindy, another friend, re-registered as well. We carried the video announcement recorded by Fletcher prominently on the main page of the FlashReport, and we have included links to a number of articles and columns that have appeared on the subject. When I read the news, I reached out to Nathan directly.
Since Nathan’s announcement, I have been deluged with queries from fellow activists, party leaders, and a lot of folks in the media, asking me for my thoughts. With the exception of a call from one reporter whom I have known for over two decades, I have declined to really speak to Nathan’s decision — struggling to figure out exactly what I think about it, and how to put those thoughts into the written word. I have started that column four times now, and I keep stopping. This is not the first time that I have had to try to deal with the challenge of trying to write a difficult column about the actions or decisions of someone I consider to be a good friend. But this is proving, thus far, to definitely be the most difficult. Frankly, just trying to cover this particular race, for Mayor of San Diego, has been a bit difficult. I have endorsed no one thus far.
I have decided to take the weekend to really gather my thoughts about how to best articulate my feelings and thoughts about Nathan’s decision. I can throw out a lot of broad sweeping emotions that have gone though my mind the last couple of days — disappointment, frustration, amazement, and concern.
I have read a number of predictable opinion pieces from left-of-center columnist almost gleefully trying to draw some big-picture generalizations about how Nathan’s decision to change his voter registration is a symptom of some broad malady facing the California Republican Party. No surprise. And I have read pieces by others, party faithful, either upset that Nathan has “abandoned” the GOP or sad about it. One columnist yesterday painted Nathan as a hero, another as a fool. By weekend’s end I hope to be ready to give you all probably more thoughts on this than you will want — so much is running around in my head. For those expecting me to have already come out of the gate, blasting away and Nathan with a “fire and brimstone” sermon — you may very well get your wish. But not this morning, I just don’t have that in me. I’m just not ready to write on this. My apologies to those who count on my consistent “ready, fire, aim” type of political coverage to provide them with instant gratification.
For now I will just say this, with all sincerity. I have, and continue to pray for Nathan and Mindy.
I’ll close out this brief non-commentary by sharing with you the remarks that Nathan delivered to the San Diego County Republican Party on March 10, the night that the party ended up endorsing Carl De Maio for Mayor. It was only 17 days after delivering these remarks that Nathan left the Republican Party…
Thank you for having me. I’ve been a Republican my entire life, which is telling because I came out of a Democratic household. When I was a child, I represent a generation who’s first president we remember was President Reagan, who very clearly and succinctly outlined the difference between the candidates, between being an individualist and a collectivist, and that basic American dream is we have the power if left to our own devices to achieve greatness. We don’t need government to do it for us, we need it to stay out of the way.
I applied this at an early age. As a teenager I walked door to door. I spent summers in college sitting outside Home Depots registeringvoters. I worked on campaigns where I slept in headquarters. I went months without pay because I wanted the money to go to the cause. I organized African American ministers behind education reform and school vouchers. I was the Political Director of the California Republican Party where we gave more money and support to our grassroots causes and our county parties than at any point in our history, because I believe in that effort. I traveled around the country teaching youth outreach and voter registration at the request of the National Party. Then I went abroad to promote our principles and ideas in East Timor and Cambodia and Serbia. And time and again I’ve demonstrated commitment to our cause as a team player.
In 2001, things changed. Our country was attacked and I was asked to serve in a different way and I spent a period of time from 2002 to 2006 defending not only the principles of our Party but the principles of our country. I served in Iraq, in Fallujah and Ramadi and Baghdad and the SunniTriangle, on the Somali border and in Yemen. I witnessed the great pain of loss and terrible sacrifice of close friends of mine and family members who believed in these causes.
When I came back I wanted to continue to serve. I ran for the legislature where I’ve stood shoulder to shoulder to make the tough decisions. We’ve taken protests in our office where we had 20, 30 cops there because we refused to raise taxes. We’ve got mailings dropped across our district. When the Democrats said, “Alright, if you won’t vote for taxes we’ll put up an all-cuts budget,” I stood and voted for an all-cuts budget, not one that reduced welfare but one that eliminated it because we had to take a stand. When we had to vote to eliminate SB 400, the most egregious pension bill at the state that ever passed, I not only voted for it, I was the whip to go get other Republicans who weren’t inclined to stand up to do it.
Time and again I’ve demonstrated that, but I’ve also shown that, consistent with your principles, if you articulate it the right way you can bring people together to get good things done, like we did with Chelsea’s Law, which regulatory reform, with pension transparency and other measures.
And as you’re Mayor, I’ll do the same. I’ve taken the tough positions. I opposed Proposition D, I support the Comprehensive Pension Reform, I support the ban on Project Labor Agreements, I support the outsourcing ofCity services. But as your Mayor, I will also make sure our principles are translated into achievable action items that get done, because it’s not enough to have ideas, you’ve got to be able to turn them into reality to positively impact people’s lives.
One charge that’s been made this week, the only one I think that’s been accurate, is that I didn’t work as hard for this endorsement as others did. And that’s because I’ve been torn between what is in my best interest and what is in the best interest of this Party. And I’d be honored to have your endorsement, but I see a greater purpose and good that says, let’s unite behind the City Council candidates, between passing Pension Reform, between our other causes. And at some point being part of a team means you have to care more about the team than your individual ambitions. If this Party chooses to endorse, I’d be honored to be your endorsed candidate. If you choose not to endorse, I’ll be honored to join our team either as a member or as a nominee for Mayor after the primary as we defeat Bob Filner and as we get our city back on track.
I’ve lived our principles. I am the American Dream. I grew up in a blue-collar family, the first to go to college. I am a reflection of that which is what’s great about us, that ability that anyone can achieve success. I’ve lived our principles as a Party. I’ve defended our principles as a Party as a Marine in combat. I’ve fought for our principles as a legislator, and if elected Mayor, I will take our principles and I will turn them into action as we move our city forward.
I am very proud to have a long and committed track record with this Party and with this cause. I’m very proud to have stood with you for years, going back to the early days, walking door to door, registering voters. As a legislator I’ve raised and given more than a quarter of a million dollars to our candidates and causes, and will do the same.
Thank you very, very much for all that you do every day to make our Party great. Thank you for allowing me to be a member of this group and for participating in today’s process. I appreciate it. Thank you.
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I will be picking up a P1 serial # 371xxx. It looks lightly used and in great shape. The only funny thing is the test target doesn't have any bullet holes in it, just three x's. Can anyone tell me anything about this pistol by the serial #? And what is the deal with the test target?
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I just picked up my P1 also. My pistol came with test target too, and it was x's as opposed to bullet holes. When I disassembled the pistol prior to firing it I found it to be perfectly as unused? I could detect no residue of having been fired, but maybe "they" are just very good at cleaning after test firing. After cleaning I fired approx. 100 rounds thru it and was amazed at the perfect functioning and accuracy. The importer of my P1 was SSME out of Plant City Fl. If anyone gives you a clue as to why the test target identifies by mark as opposed to holes, please let me know.
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px15, mine also has the same improter. It is in such perfect shape that i thought it must not of been fired much, but also possibley it was re-parkarized. On the right side of the frame there should be a W with a date after it, that stands for reworked date (by the Bundeswehr). Mine is better than any 9mm i have owned to date in regards to accuracy and reliability, even with hollow points. I have not found any info on the test target, my only guess is that sometime the german army discarded the original test target and replaced it with a more current one, marking where the original bullet holes were. I am going to try to have the test target translated to english so that i can maybe get a clue. I will let you know what i find out. By the way, there is a p38 forum and those guys dated my gun to be manufactured in 1976.
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banddr2, My P1 serial # is: 415xxx. On the right side of the frame below the slide and above the trigger is etched DK 4/85. On the left side just past the Walther banner under the P1 Kai 9mm is 4/79 then a four pointed star. I spoke to a gentleman on the p38 forum and he says this pistol apparently has the new improved slide even tho the same last 3 serial numbers of the gun are located just past the 4 pointed star. Apparently these pistols come in a million variations depending on whether they have been reworked or not, or whether they were actually in service in the German Army, or Police. I don't care where or what my pistol has been or seen as I too agree that this is a wonderful pistol. Mine looks absolutely new, so mentally I'm sticking with that theory. The only glitch I've found is that over Thanksgiving I took my 16 year old granddaughter and 13 year old Grandson out to shoot the Walther and they both had feeding problems.. I had shot 100 rds. thru it just last week with absolute perfect functioning, so I was at a loss. Then I remembered the "limp wrist" syndrome and reeducated the kids on how to firmly hold the grip to get a more stable platform and it solved the problem completely. My granddaughter then shot my Sig239 and that pistol is more forgiving (and a bit smaller) so she prefers it. The Sig is an excellent pistol, but doesn't have the 'history", or "personality" of the Walther. I still love the P1 best. I have had a lot of guns over the years (I'm 60) and I believe this P1 just beats them all. Another thing I love about the Walther is that it is so easy to disassemble for cleaning. By the way, SSME apparently sells pistols too, or thats what they indicate on their website. You might take a look. They are advertising ww2 Nazi marked p38's now, but I didn't care a thing about having a collectable, I wanted a shooter that could do double duty as self defense. If you find out anything new please keep posting, and I'll return the favor..
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Yes, it is amazing how much the guys on the p38 forum know considering how many different ways walther and the bundeswehr have marked on these pistols. I also currently use mine for target and home defense. It feeds hydroshock and gold dots flawlessly. The only problem i have had is the slide not locking open on the last round. I thought it was the mag springs and went as far as to purchase wolff +10% springs, and still had the same problem. Then I noticed when i fired my 127gr defense ammo it always locked open. It was the practice 115 gr stuff. Then i read that the p39 (p1) was designed for 127 gr ammo. Unfortunately, i never find practice ammo in this size
. By the way, my 10 yr old son can also shoot this one great. other hand guns i have had he could not shoot well.
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A couple of things. I have found the Walther to be ammo sensitive. I shot 3 different brands thru it and there is a considerable variation in accuracy with them. I shot Eagle and PMC ball ammo and while the Walther functioned perfectly it wasn't nearly as accurate at some Federal match (duh) ammo I had. All of the ammo shot well enough for self-defense, but when you like to see all of the shots go into the black you just need quality ammo. I actually keep Glaser , or mag-safe in my pistols. This fragmentation ammo is NOT CHEAP but the test results I've seen say they do the job better than anything else. Also I have a particular box of Cor-Bon (that isn't produced anymore) that had a very high stopping index in a test magazine several years ago. I like Cor-Bon, it's very hot and I've never had trouble with it feeding in any of my automatics. The only ammo that I consistantly see bad reports on is the Russian "Wolf" brand. Apparently it's very cheap, but dirty, and accuracy is not very good. By the way, did you get one or two magazines with your Walther? Mine was advertised as having one, but when the box came there was a 2nd (new, still sealed in plastic) Walther marked magazine in the holster itself. I called the Co. I bought the pistol from to express my pleasure with the package as it was better than advertised on the website, and mentioned the 2nd mag. I was told that various suppliers are used, some only send one mag. and some send two. The retailer (Impact Guns) said if I it came with a 2nd mag. good luck for me. In the past I've owned other Sigs (p220), Glocks, Browning Hi-power, even a Tokarov (piece of crap), and I think this Walther is as good as they come. By the way, does your pistol have "white sights" (white dot front sight, small white vertical bar, rear sight)? Does it have the "fat" improved slide? (hex bolt above trigger). If you have any interest in revolvers (say for the wife) find yourself a used Colt Cobra.. I have 2, one stays in the car with my wife JoAnn, and the other I use when I'm out "golf-carting" in the woods (in the summer) with the wife and grandkids. These are wonderful pistols. They aren't as complicated to shoot, are very accurate, 100% reliable, period.. You can pick them up used (they have been out of production for years). They are lightweight too.. Some folks are just put off a bit by what they think of as an automatic being complicated.. A revolver is actually a better choice for anyone who doesn't take the time or have the inclination to become comfortable with an automatic.By the way, I noticed that Lew Horton Dist. Co. is advertising what looks like the same P1 package as we bought, but for $650.00... I don't know how much you paid for yours, but that price is a bit over what I paid. (like $351.00 over) You might look at the ad at www.lewhorton.com as it always gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling to think I got a bargain.
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I hope i don't forget to answer any of your questions.
I purchased my p1 for $300. There were two others for the same price, but they had scratches and chips out of them in places. There was also a non-issue for $400, but someone got to it first
Mine does have the fat slide (post 1973 i think is when they did that) and the hex thing in front of the trigger.
I heard to stay away from hot ammo like cor bon and glasers. The increased pressures can blow the top cover (the plate for metal in front of the rear sight) off, which could hurt. On the older p38/s i have heard the slide can blow off as well. Did I listen to this??... well no. I shot some 127 gr gold dot +p, about 5 rounds, with out any problems, but i was worried not to do any more that that. The steel cased Bear stuff scares me and i can get umc or winchester for $6 a box, another reason i want to shoot only 9mm these days.
my accuracy is getting better with the cheap winchester ammo, i am down to 2 1/2 inch 8 shot group at 15 yds. I test fired two mags of federal hydroshok and notices the accuracy did improve (some went in the same hole!!), so i think your right about ammo sensitive. I may try to find me some good quality ball ammo and see how it does.
My sights are the same as yours, i read they also improved the rear sights when they beefed up the slide.
The gun i sold before i bought this one was a sig 228, and the p1 is hands down waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better.
My grips were a little scratched up, so i just ordered a new set from Earl's repair. I will let you know how they work. Price was $45.
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oops, knew i would forget one. I received 2 mags. one was a p1 and the other was a p38 with the date of xx/62 stamped on it. i put wolff +10% springs in them.
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I think with our Walthers, as with any pistol that is 25-30 years old it is wise not to shoot +p in them.. EXCEPT. I would run a few thru to make sure it will feed them, and then for self defense I would keep it loaded with them. For plinking I would use the regular stuff (it's cheaper anyway). I think this pistol will shoot plus p's ok, it's just not wise to do so. Increased pressure only adds wear to your pistol, even if it does feed them ok. I think we have been very lucky to get the "improved" slides as I think the "white sights" was part of that package, and my old eyes do a whole lot better with them. I too was a Sig man (P239), and it's still a great pistol, but I just have some unexplained attachment to the Walther. I think you and I got a great bargain.
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Re-imagining cultural philanthropy will require innovative thinking if we really want to provide access, achieve equity, and create a diverse ecology.
April 11, 2022
LIKE MANY NONPROFITS’, OREGON ARTSWATCH’S ORIGIN STORY HAS SCRAPPY BONA FIDES. We like to joke that we were started in 2011 in founder Barry Johnson’s back pocket, but we always say that only half-laughingly, knowing it to be somewhat true. Dig around long enough and I’m sure you’ll find a pair of bootstraps in there, too, and a shoestring budget.
The initial recipe is deceptively simple: Take a couple of writers, buy a domain name, talk a few friends into being on the board, and sprinkle liberally with donation requests. But to seriously make a rich, satisfying, cultural nonprofit stew, A LOT of cutting and chopping and not-so-secret ingredients go into it: mission statement, bylaws, donation system, email system, graphics, web design, widgets, gadgets, budgets, banking, bookkeeping, business registrations, licenses, and fees. Stir and steep with learning curves. And that’s just the basic stuff in the cupboard. In our case, we haven’t even gone to the store yet to shop for stories.
Perhaps most importantly, this doesn’t note the right temperature on how to keep it all cooking. What does it take to financially sustain it? How do we help the good stuff to bubble to the surface?
That’s what brings me to the test kitchen today: weighing and measuring new possibilities for cultural grant-making from my perspective as a lonely grant writer. If we are rewriting the menu to prioritize funding for historically underserved communities, and if the table is open to a more diverse array of people, then we should also consider how we are setting the table to make it more inviting, accessible, and equitable.
In the early days of my tenure here at ArtsWatch, where I’ve been fortunate enough to steer the behind-the-scenes work since 2016, I sought advice from someone I deeply admire with longtime experience at a philanthropic organization. This person was generous enough to spontaneously squeeze me in when I happened to be in the office on other business, and after a short chat someone reminded them about a meeting. They got up and said, “Well, good luck. All I have for you is a project grant.” And they left.
I remember sitting there, kind of dazed in a beautiful, spacious multi-story building, knowing I was staring into the giant hungry maw of a young company that needed cash and organizational structure, and all I had going for me was a personal laptop that was five years old. True story. We had NO assets, not even a printer to our name.
Though, wait. We did have one thing. We had an extremely talented and dedicated crew who were willing to work their tails off for little or no pay. They were fighting the good fight for the sake of the public good.
But that could not continue if we wanted a sustainable and equitable future, and I was determined to change it. We needed to up our professional game. I knew this wasn’t going to be easy, but I felt sitting there in that moment, right when I needed support and security, that my job just got exponentially harder and more tenuous.
Snack time: How do we nurture the kids?
Many funders, perhaps understandably, are looking for a sure bet to put their money on. But where does that leave the up-and-comers with little track record? Right when they’re in a particularly vulnerable stage, with a million little things that need to be set up (all those not-so-secret ingredients listed above), grants for operations are often out of reach. Young organizations are also often in a Catch-22: They have to have money to set up and build a community, but they have to demonstrate broad community support to attract money.
We expect artists to take creative risks, but are we willing to also take financial risks to support that? How do we nurture both young and old organizations to create a rich cultural ecology?
Nonprofit work is hard, and the pay doesn’t begin to compare to the private sector’s. Many artists already live on the financial edge. So how do we shift the burden?
I was tossed one lifeline, my only option: a project grant. How was I going to package our material and top it with a pretty bow that would entice funders? The news business, by its nature, typically reports on a steady stream of events that can’t always be predicted.
This is where my Frankenbaking skills come in handy, but it’s not always easy and it certainly wouldn’t be my first choice. Unlike some arts groups, we don’t have that easy-to-point-to event – Look! A show! We don’t have a festival. We don’t have cute kids or free lessons. We’re just over here (waves hand) reporting on the news.
Many organizations like us have quality, worthwhile, ongoing programming that deserves funding but doesn’t easily package into identifiable projects, and have a hard time competing with proposals that show off shiny new pennies. To compete, we have to constantly reinvent ourselves and spend time chasing after new material and thinking up fancier ways to tie bows. Is this a pivot in our programming? What’s going to stand out? How can I sell this? We’re always running a marathon while contorting ourselves playing Twister. It’s exhausting.
And those proposals? It’s like putting on lipstick for a Zoom meeting – but below the screen? It’s only underwear. It’s nice quality designer underwear, maybe even some lacy lingerie, but it’s still only underwear.
Bad pennies that keep coming back can add up
While helpfully answering a question about what makes a strong proposal, a grant manager once told me that they receive a lot of applications for website redesigns, and they’re all alike and just don’t stand out to get funded.
I remember thinking, wow, I think you just put your finger on an important trend and identified a great need. Everyone needs website help. Everyone. It’s an organization’s face to the world, where people learn about events, buy tickets, and make donations. Our website is our everything, and an important investment. We just spent thousands of dollars making upgrades, and I figured from that previous conversation that we weren’t going to get any financial help, so I didn’t even try.
While I was serving on a grant panel, many applications came up requesting funds to build online programming, a completely understandable request while Covid is raging. Panelists were obviously growing weary of hearing the same old story, and I sympathized. But online content is a great way for organizations to be accessible and build audiences that can tune in from anywhere in the world. It reduces barriers for people who can’t travel, might be inhibited from going out alone, or are averse to crowds.
What if, when presented with the same application over and over, funders didn’t glaze over but instead LEANED INTO this and recognized it as something to pay attention to? The community is saying that it has an identifiable need.
Tech support. Customer relation management tools. Ticket systems. Bookkeeping assistance. These are things that do not attract attention. They don’t have bows and bling. These are the ratty, pilled, stretched-out, unsexy underwear that have been washed so many times you’re embarrassed to put them back in the drawer. These are the things you hope you’re not wearing if you have to go to the emergency room. But these are exactly what you put on every single day, and wear more than anything else in your wardrobe.
Competitive grants are the gladiator sport of the grant kingdom. In a sense, this is understandable: There are more worthy requests than there is money available to fund. So organizations wave around their application swords, trying to make a persuasive case for funding, while panel members have the power of pointing thumbs up or down. This is not my favorite game, but if I have to play along for funding to save my life, then I will sharpen my sword. Release the lions!
Competitive grants naturally mean there’s competition involved, pitting organizations against each other when we should be encouraging collaboration and camaraderie. The loud alpha applications rise to the top: the cool kids with the shiny pennies and pretty bows. By their nature, these grants give an advantage to organizations that know how to play the grant game.
Grant-writing is an art form, and the pros know how to write clearly and build a solid, focused case. They know how to carefully calculate a budget that shows all the matching funds and how to appropriately position an ask: Like porridge, it’s not too high and it’s not too low, it’s just right – but it’s also (the whispered part) slightly elevated to allow for granted amounts to come in lower than requested.
What if English isn’t your first language? What if you’re dyslexic? What if writing isn’t your strongest way to communicate? Perhaps you’re a dancer or a painter or a musician.
Many years ago, I was at a PTA meeting with Black Dad and White Mom. Black Dad was there to request funds for a Black History Month celebration. White Mom was trying to figure out an appropriate amount needed.
White Mom: How much food do you need?
Black Dad: I’m going to call my people.
White Mom: How many people are you expecting?
Black Dad: I’m going to call my people.
White Mom: How many plates and cups do you need?
Black Dad: I’m going to call my people.
Soon after, the principal, a longtime wonderful educator who is Black, explained to me with a head shake and a chuckle how that was a classic case of a cultural disconnect. In geometric terms, the linear approach of White Mom (how many people times plates, cups, servings, drinks, utensils, all adding up to costs) was not translating to Black Dad’s concentric rings approach, using his connections in the community that he could call on to make this event happen.
Not everyone communicates the same way, and not every community has the same dynamic. Grant applications often ask how an organization is reaching out and engaging the community that it serves, yet the application itself often is structured as a one-size-fits-all that isn’t pliable to different communication styles.
In the same way that a teacher might employ different techniques to reach students with different learning styles, how do we make our formats less linear to make them more accessible to more people? How do we identify barriers and reduce them? How do we shift or eliminate the burden of labor? How do we make the grant experience more awarding so it’s more rewarding? How do we reach the quiet kids in the back of the room who might not write the loudest application?
If we really want to promote equity, we have to examine how our systems are accessible.
If competitive grants are a gladiator sport, then the panels that review them are ax-wielding Viking marauders: Is it filling a need? What’s the lasting impact? Does it have a multiplier effect? How are the applicants reaching historically underserved communities? Are they building an audience? Those budget weeds had better sprout in the right places, or it’s into the compost heap for you.
I like serving on grant panels, because I can learn a trick or three from reading proposals. I get an overview of the industry and glean a ton of story ideas. And, hey, (shhh!) it helps to size up the competition.
To be completely transparent about my perspective and biases when I serve on grant panels, I am an old white female and I am a total sucker for cute kids. Free violin lessons for cute kids? I’m in. Giving away books to cute kids? Give them all the money.
Here’s another bias: I will likely be harder on an organization that I know has several development directors whose sole job is to strategize and write proposals than on a tiny organization where the lone grant writer is likely also to be running the place, teaching classes, keeping the books, and scrubbing toilets. Major organizations had better bring their “A” game to the potluck, because I can smell moldy leftovers from the next town.
What kills me about the whole panel process is the notion of winners and losers. Perfectly wonderful programs, from organizations big and small, get passed over because they can’t outshine The Next New Thing. Newbies get left at the starting gate. Underdogs go home without even a bone. Again, the law of supply and demand is at play here: There simply isn’t enough money available to fund everybody sufficiently. And that requires highly creative thinking about how it all plays out.
A lot of organizations are turned down for competitive grants, which comes at a cost for all of us. The budget is set, there’s only so much money to go around and, well, no pie for you. It’s back to the soup kitchen.
In January, the National Endowment for the Arts announced $57.8 million in funding for the Arts American Rescue Plan (ARP) grants. Out of 7,500 eligible applications, only 568 received awards – not quite 7.8 percent. Applicants had a better chance of getting into Brown University, which has an acceptance rate of 8 percent. Let’s say those 6,932 applicants that were denied funding each spent (conservatively) a week on that application. Taking that number of applicants and dividing it by 52 weeks in a year means that, nationwide, the arts lost 133 YEARS in productivity, or the equivalent of 133 FTE jobs (without vacation time or sick leave). It doesn’t accurately serve my point, but I can’t help but laughingly say that a grant writer should have predicted the pandemic and started that application in 1888.
Of course, the ARP grants paid for many jobs, went to many worthy groups, and likely sparked some sterling creative projects that will continue to have an economic impact. This value cannot be underestimated. I laud every recipient. But to get a full and fair picture of true profitability, if you take those 133 FTE jobs and figure they would pay roughly $50,000 a year (painfully low), then that adds up to a loss of $6.65 million (again, conservatively; I would easily double it). This is roughly the amount that arts groups that were denied funding paid into the application process with labor costs and then did not see a return. That original $57.8 million funding figure now has a loss of 11.5 percent – likely doubled, I’m sure, so feel free to make it 23 percent, which is eye-popping by any economic measure. Those labor costs have been paid out, but you could also say that compounding the issue, literally, those lost jobs could have added to the economic impact.
What was supposed to be a rescue plan, helping beleaguered arts groups when they desperately needed to be buoyed, now looks like leaving the fiddlers on deck while all the lifeboats have been cast adrift. Instead, it added a burden of wasted time and lost labor for more than 9 out of 10 groups that applied. I need to step outside my reasonable analytical brain for a moment and say, WOW, how can we afford to not pay attention to this?
The ARP grants were awarded only in increments of $50,000, $100,000, and $150,000, giant sums for any but the biggest organizations. What if, say, that $57.8 million were divvied up evenly and each organization that applied received $8,338? At least there would be a higher return on investment for labor costs, and there would be no negative economic impact.
That conservatively estimated loss of $6.65 million is more than four times higher than the Oregon Cultural Trust awarded last fall, when it gave away $1,627,220 in Cultural Development grants to 90 organizations, including Oregon ArtsWatch, out of 155 eligible applications. That means 65 organizations, or 42 percent, were not funded. Using the same estimate that an application requires about one week to prepare (again, quite conservatively; I can’t say this enough), that translates to 1.25 years of lost productivity. In 2019 for the 2020 grant cycle (the last year I can find specific data), 92 applicants were not awarded, or 1.77 years.
I’m no economist, and I use simple math. I’m sure an arithmetic whiz or a data scientist could dig deeper and dance around these figures. If the mission of these government granting agencies is to support the arts, as stated, then maybe rethinking the model for allocating money more evenly could reduce the burden and labor costs, better benefit a larger number of arts organizations, and open doors for groups that have fewer resources, whether that’s because they’re new, small, marginalized, the non-alpha quiet kids in the back of the room, or just don’t know how to play the grant game yet.
I can accept that not all grants are awarded, and can certainly use some humbling now and then. It’s also important to weed out proposals that might not have merit. Sure, even if a grant isn’t awarded, the material can sometimes be repurposed and writing applications often helps to hone ideas and strategies. It’s not all a lost cause. I appreciate that grant writing gets me thinking and inspires me. But the price of winning and losing should not be defined simply by money, and the price we all pay in lost labor costs cannot be ignored. We would all benefit from better use of productivity.
Sometimes proposals just don’t fit priorities or focus areas. It’s still better, less painful, and more time-efficient to know that up front. If competitive grants are to continue, one solution to avoid so much wasted time would be to use letters of inquiry (LOIs) instead. Organizations could pitch short proposals, and if they pass that stage, then they could be invited to submit a full proposal with all the bells and whistles.
Marginalized communities: Timing is the secret sauce
Art can be a powerful and necessary tool for healing, and yet what I call the linear approach for funding, especially timelines, disproportionately affects marginalized communities and can lead to more trauma.
Not all of our work at ArtsWatch is deadline-driven, and not all of our subjects seek the limelight, craving publicity to attract ticket-buyers. We have ongoing projects that give voice and visibility to people who have been historically underrepresented and sometimes these are the non-alpha quiet kids in the back of the room or are people who have been accustomed to living in the shadows so they can survive.
Working with vulnerable people takes time and extra care to build trust and respect, but most grants are on a firm one-year timeline that can cause added stress. The job has to get done, the final report has to be submitted, but this is the most difficult work, and if it’s rushed it can be detrimental and cause harm.
I have dealt with deadlines my entire professional career, but our most delicate projects have taught me a few things and made me rethink how we operate and how we can make accommodations. The deadline dynamic doesn’t work for everyone.
People who have experienced trauma or live with disabilities (mental or physical) sometimes need downtime. They need a calm, less busy time so they can process and regroup. Expecting nonstop productivity is the linear approach, or the traditional approach to labor that has roots in colonialism. The traditional approach might consider downtime unproductive, but perhaps, in fact, it’s the most important part of the process. If we’re going to reach underserved people, we need to respect that, and offer grace and patience in allowing extra time.
Art is messy, and it doesn’t always fit squarely into a box on a final report. The cost of emotional labor does not neatly fill into a line item on a budget, but it’s often the most expensive.
We have both contributors and subjects who have seen atrocities, suffered abuse, or dealt with personal or intergenerational trauma. They are low income, veterans, people of color, people living with disabilities, transgender, and immigrants, the very people we should be learning from and supporting. It’s worth the wait, because they produce the very best material and trust us with their remarkable stories. This is how we make a difference. This is how we heal. This is how we bring people together. This is how we learn empathy. The arts teach us empathy, and the reporting process for grants that make this hard work possible should be flexible enough to allow the same.
Volunteers: A datapoint loaded with empty calories
Volunteers can be the real backbone of an organization, performing noble acts that give back to the community. I am not knocking this. But consider this: The sheer ability to volunteer requires privilege. These are people who can afford to work without pay, and have the time to do it. I flinch when I see a spot on a grant application to fill in how many volunteers we have, and I always worry that I will answer it wrong.
As I work to build a company so it doesn’t have to rely on volunteer efforts and can afford to pay workers a living wage and not exploit them, I am also asked how many people work for free. I worry that a low number of volunteers will mean I’m not demonstrating that we have broad community support, but I worry that a high number will mean that we’re still in the toddler stage and not able to pay fair wages.
Are we going to be dinged for trying to be more professional and offer fair compensation? Like us, not all arts organizations have obvious volunteer jobs such as ushers or phone banks or swag bags that need to be filled. Though we have people who willingly provide content to us for free – again, because they can afford to – for some cultural organizations, asking for volunteers means asking artists to work for free, as if their skills are not valued.
If I bring on board someone young who doesn’t have the benefit of savings or a retirement fund, they can’t afford to work for little pay. Yet I need a diverse staff, which also means in terms of ages and financial resources. I need to incorporate the voices of lower-income people, and I want to give them job opportunities and pay them fairly. How can we be rewarded for this?
How are we to address equity if we’re expected to have free labor, which means constantly relying on the good graces of the privileged class? I DO appreciate it, however, when funders ask more broadly how we demonstrate community support.
What is my very favorite ingredient? The one I would spoon on every time? Funding with no restrictions, no hoops, no projects, no pivots in our programming that make us contort into ungainly shapes to stand out. Annual operating grants would cover that unsexy underwear. They could also be applied to more sensitive projects as needed, without having to meet a hard deadline.
Sometimes we have legitimate projects with bows and bling or a new program that’s a genuine pivot. But even then, it takes time to present it in a pretty package, figure out all the bells and whistles, come up with the right language, strategize where to get the funding and when and how much, and then keep track of restricted funds for months. I want to be able to fund an unpredictable news story that doesn’t fit into a nice package just as much as I want to fund a long-term project.
Applications: Extra seasonings
What would make writing proposals easier and reduce burden?
-Multiple deadlines: Revolving or multiple deadlines a year would relieve having to conform to a schedule, stress about meeting a deadline, or worry about lining up the right project at the right time.
-Flexibility: Rethinking steps big and small that go into an application would help to identify barriers – whether it’s the process, timing, or formatting.
-Downloadable questions: A Word document that can be downloaded would help applicants write answers ahead of time. The type on a PDF doesn’t always easily copy and paste into another document, because it often comes with extra material, blocked-out areas, or missing letters. Filling in grants online is difficult, especially when applicants haven’t had a chance to prepare questions and the portal repeatedly times out.
-Applications fully readable: An application broken into separate sections that can’t be viewed all at once makes it hard to refer back to what has already been written to ensure continuity and to avoid duplicating information.
-Better budgets: Allow more ways to provide this information, such as accepting a budget document to be uploaded. Filling in all of those separate line items and trying to click the right places, which usually means transcribing an already prepared budget, can be frustrating and take time.
The Oregon philanthropic community responded heroically to the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and the wildfires that swept the state. Faced with unprecedented circumstances, many foundations impressively came together and collaborated, figured out new funding mechanisms, streamlined processes, and quickly dispersed money where it was needed. State officials, already always busy, now had to shepherd additional federal money on top of performing their usual duties and administering regular programming.
I have recognized and appreciated the efforts by some philanthropic organizations that try to ease the burden of the application process. Some welcome alternative materials such as videos and audios or already-prepared documents so applicants don’t have to present the same information in new ways in order to fit their format. They welcome other grant proposals already written. They invite making a case and say that if they have additional questions they’ll reach out.
I appreciate the move by granting organizations that look at overall budgets and opt to fund a certain percentage for operating costs, which ensures equitable distributions to arts groups big and small. Thank you!
All of these efforts speak to care and respect, and the understanding of what nonprofit administrators are up against.
Seeing and hearing a diverse mix of people around a table, and prioritizing funding for underrepresented communities, are terrific steps. We can rummage deeper into the back of the fridge. Achieving real diversity, equity, and inclusion also means examining all the little mechanisms that go into the process.
It means taking a hard, heartfelt, honest look at how class, privilege, and able-bodied approaches create barriers (hint: able-bodied doesn’t just mean physical ability).
It means thinking about philanthropy, true giving back to the community, not just in terms of money, but also by respecting productivity and emotional labor.
It means seeking out and listening to a variety of perspectives to get input.
It means breaking down steps and rethinking our structures to make room for less linear ways of doing business.
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Laura Grimes is the executive director of Oregon ArtsWatch. She worked as a journalist at The Oregonian for 24 years, where for most of that time she produced features sections. She occasionally writes quirky essays when the muse strikes, and has published in The Oregonian, Oregon ArtsWatch, and Art Scatter. When she’s not keeping ArtsWatch in line, she’s the marketing and public relations manager for The Portland Ballet. Always a sucker for cute kids, she spent several years growing arts programs in schools and working to improve playgrounds.
April 12, 2022 at 8:16 am
Thank you, Laura! So much of this resonates with me as a founder of an atypical nonprofit rooted in equity, and as a grant funder. We are offering unrestricted funding. But I still lose sleep trying to serve all the applicants.
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Jodie Meeks situational statistics are pretty impressive to say the least, as he not only was a very high usage player at Kentucky, but also was extremely efficient at that.
Meeks ranks third in possessions used per game at 21.1, and second in overall efficiency with 1.06 PPP. Meeks catch and shoot ability looks a lot like Thorntons, only he takes more open shots and forces less. He can hit tough shots, but is not as deadly as you might think when left open, at just 1.21 PPP. Unlike Thornton, Meeks is quite a shooter off the dribble, scoring .99 PPP on 4.7 pull up jumpers per game. His 1.11 PPP in spot up situations is above average, an indication that his ability to hit the three somewhat compensates for his inefficient in other areas.
Meeks didnt get many touches on isolations or pick and rolls, but was relatively efficient in both situations. He ranked second in transition possessions per game at 5.5, and was slightly above average at 1.2 PPP looking good in the open floor. His ability to finish around the rim came out a bit better than we might have anticipated, as he both got there often (4th most), and was ranked 2nd in completing plays once there, at 1.2 PPP. He also showed the very valuable ability to do some damage coming off of screens in half court sets, scoring 1.04 PPP on a third ranked 2.9 shots off of screens per game. Turning the ball over on a little more than a tenth of his used possessions, Meeks didnt score quite as frequently as some of the other players on our list, but his three point shooting prowess helped him look very solid in this analysis.
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After being plagued by injuries throughout his sophomore season, Jodie Meeks is having an absolutely outstanding junior year. Going from averaging a meager 8.8 points per game last season, he has nearly tripled his scoring average to 24.2 points per contest. Equally as impressive is the substantial improvement that he has shown across the board in the areas of field goal percentage (+15%), three point percentage (+10%), and free throw percentage (+11%).
Meeks is a bit on the small side for a shooting guard at only 64, and is not an exceptionally long player. Powerfully built, he owns very nice strength for a guard, but is not an elite athlete by any stretch. His lack of size, length, and athleticism will likely hurt him when evaluating how his physical tools may translate to the next level as an NBA draft prospect.
The bread and butter of the juniors game is unquestionably his ability to shoot the ball from the perimeter. He is comfortable both coming off of screens and shooting from a standstill, getting the ball off with relative ease and doing a nice job of reading what the defense gives him. Meeks shot is fluid with a nice release, also having legit range beyond the NBA three point arc. He has established himself as arguably the top shooter in the SEC (along with Arkansas sniper Rotnei Clarke) and one of the elite shooters in the entire NCAA with his performance thus far this season. He currently ranks 3rd amongst all prospects in our database in 3-pointers made, and is the 12th best shooting guard in true shooting percentage.
Aside from Jodies ability to shoot the ball, his offensive game is fairly limited. He struggles to create separation off of the dribble, only possessing an average first step. Not coincidentally, he settles for a number of tough pull-up jumpers, though he very often makes them. The swingmans limited ball-handling skills dont particularly help him in this area either, as you will rarely see him get all the way to the rim in half court situations.
On the defensive end, there is a considerable amount of improvement that needs to be made if hes to see minutes in the NBA. He is not incredibly quick laterally, and often finds himself completely out of position on this end of the hardwood. Meeks does a very nice job of getting in the passing lanes and creating deflections, although this is primarily due to his tendency to gamble so much defensively. This is an area of his game that he will need to work on considerably before he takes his game to the next level.
Meeks statistical production at the highest level of college basketball and perimeter shooting ability are two things that immediately make him a player to keep an eye on. Though he isnt an elite draft prospect, he is certainly a player who will certainly be scrutinized by NBA teams. Should the NBA not work out, he is likely to have a very successful career in Europe, where his skills might be better appreciated.
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I had the chance to visit the @media conference in London again, for the third time. Again it was different than the last times. Perhaps less spectacular, a little less people, no real revelation. There were excellent talks inside the halls, but the best talks happened outside. Like speaking with Nate Koechley about […]
February 18th, 2007 by Martin Kliehm
The First European e-Accessibility Forum in Paris was organized on January 29th by the French accessibility initiative BrailleNet in cooperation with the European Design for All e-Accessibility Network (EDeAN). Some 270 participants attended the conference. There were some remarkable presentations and a couple of things I would like to share with you. […]
“Learning the World” is a blog about web standards and accessibility.
Martin Kliehm (@kliehm) is a web developer since 1996. He works as a Senior Frontend Engineer in Frankfurt, Germany.
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It is almost September, which means it is time for companies to unveil their updated product lineups for the Holidays. We are already seeing several companies announcing new wearables they hope will be on the top of people’s wish lists. Today at IFA, Samsung debuted the new Gear S3, available in 2 flavors: Classic and Frontier. The S3 is the successor to last year’s Gear S2, Samsung’s marque smartwatch. Unlike the S and the S2, which couldn’t have been more different, the S3 continues along the path forged by the S2. Like it’s predecessor, the Tenzen based wearable features a completely round screen (no flat tire) surrounded by a rotating bezel. But that is about where the similarities end.
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February 26, 2016
More and more if you want to taken seriously in the fitness apparel space you need an app. Nike has been developing apps in-house for years, Under Armour purchased MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal, and Endomondo, and Adidas acquired Runtastic. Wanting to keep up with the competition, Asics has snapped up one of the largest remaining fitness apps, Runkeeper. Runkeeper is a veteran iOS app, having been among the first apps in the App Store when the store launched in 2008. While Asics already has a decent (and well liked) app with MY ASICS, it has failed to create the passion, community, and popularity that Runkeeper has. To illustrate this, MY ASICS has approximately 600 reviews on the App Store while Runkeeper has nearly 45,000 reviews and boasts a user base of over 45 million! The acquisition is estimated to be valued at $85 million. Runkeeper founder Jason Jacobs took to Medium to announce the news and stated that app will continue to exist and be developed. For the end-user he expects very little difference except improved resources to allow developers to be bring things to bear that would not have been possible otherwise.
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November 24, 2015
Up until now, if you were an iPhone user and wanted a wearable device that allowed you to respond to text messages, your only choice was the Apple Watch. Unlike Android, Apple keeps a large number of its API’s private, including the ones that enable interaction with the Messages app. These restrictions are done for security reasons, but it results in Apple devices and software achieving a level of integration that is not possible via 3rd party hardware and apps.
Pebble, though, has been hard at work figuring out a way around these limitations. Beginning with a beta feature in Pebble Time OS 3.7 catchily named iOS Text Reply, iOS users on AT&T can send pre-set text responses directly from their Pebble smartwatch. It might seem odd that AT&T mobile service is required for a software feature, but Pebble is achieving the SMS work-around by sending the messages directly through the carrier. This unfortunately means the solution is less than perfect; any messages you send will not show in your Messages app and texts will be sent as SMS messages that count against your monthly limit. Also worth noting, AT&T requires you to have a post-paid account to activate this feature and it is only available on Pebble Time, Time Steel, and Time Round devices.
It is really fantastic that a company has finally engineered a way around Apple’s messaging limitations, but the solution is so un-Apple-like I will be curious to see if many people use it. The way the work-around is implemented, Pebble has an incredibly complicated road ahead of them, needing to work with every possible carrier and adjust the software to the carriers’ protocols. Things are also messy from the user perspective, your half of the conversation does not show up in the Messages app – you have no record of what you communicated. Honestly though, kudos to Pebble for what they have achieved! But the real solution is for Apple to become more lenient with some of their private API’s. While allowing any developer access to Messages in a horrible idea (think of all of the spam Candy Crush could text your friends), select and vetted developers should have access. But ultimately, perhaps this all circles back to Apple not wanting other devices to be able to squarely compete with their own wearable.
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October 13, 2015
It has been over a year since we first heard of Blocks, a modular smartwatch designed to let you add functionality simply by trading out customized links in the device’s wrist band. Similar in concept to Google’s modular smartphone, Ara, the idea behind Blocks is that not everyone is looking for the same functionality out of their devices. While I might want a device that tracks my Max VO2, you might have no interest in that and would prefer to be able to make NFC based payments. Additionally, as new technologies emerge, such as an optical sensor to detect glucose levels, you wouldn’t need to purchase a new smartwatch to add the functionality – just add a new module. While the concept is intriguing, I am not sure I fully embrace it (for either a watch or a phone). I don’t feel the need to regularly tinker with devices I depend on daily and from a usability standpoint, I believe it is better for the user if the software is built around a unified experience. Additionally, more often than not, once compelling new technologies hit the market, I am usually already at the point when my device needs upgrading anyways. But clearly there are a lot of people who believe that modular is that way of the future, which is amazing for Blocks. The smartwatch went live on Kickstarter today and has already well exceeded its funding goal of $250,000.
Scheduled to ship in May, 2016, Blocks will be compatible with both Android and iOS. For $195 you can receive the core body of the watch and a strap (no modules). Unsurprisingly, nearly nobody has pledged this level. Instead, almost 900 people have already pledged the level that also includes 4 modules (as of publication, the price is $275). The initial modules will include an extra battery, a GPS, NFC Payment, a heart rate sensor, and a sensor for altitude, temperature, and pressure. Later the company plans to add everything from a cellular antenna, to a fingerprint sensor, to a camera. All of the links are hot-swappable, so can trade out modules on the fly. Blocks is an intriguing product and we would love to hear from you about whether you think modular technology is the future or not. Head past the break for their Kickstarter video:
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September 8, 2015
Hot on the heels of Google providing iOS compatibility to Android Wear devices, Samsung is said to be investigating opening up their new Gear S2 smartwatch to iPhone users. The Gear S2 is arguably Samsung’s first mass market wearable; it is well designed, solidly built, has a clever interface, and, most importantly, is compatible with non-Samsung Android phones. UK-based site Digital Spy spoke with a Samsung spokesperson who stated that because the company allowed Android access with the device it is also “looking at” the possibility of opening the Gear S2 up to iOS devices. Clearly “looking at” means that if a compatibility solution is released, it is probably not around the corner. But for iPhone users looking for a smaller, round smartwatch, this is still encouraging news. Our only hope is that if a solution is released, it provides a richer experience than Android Wear on iOS currently offers. Early reviews of the iOS Android Wear experience have not been glowing, with frustration regarding how little the devices are able to do.
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August 31, 2015
Today Google announced the immediate support of Android Wear devices with iOS. Google’s official iOS Android Wear app launches today and will unlock an entire ecosystem of wearable devices to iOS users. To start with, only 3 devices will be iOS compatible: the Huawei Watch, the Asus ZenWatch 2, and the LG Watch Urbane (which is the only watch of the 3 available to buy today). Moving forward, all future Android Wear watches will be compatible. Unfortunately, the bargain priced first version of the Moto 360 is left out of the iOS party.
From a functionality stand point, without the deep, system level hooks Apple is able to use for the Apple Watch, the Android Wear experience is a bit shallower. You aren’t able to edit your iCloud based calendar, reply to iMessages, or respond to emails through Mail. You also cannot currently install any third party apps or watch faces onto Android Wear devices, because they depend on the Google Play store. The good news is that
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June 17, 2015
The march towards making mobile payments part of our normal lives continues at a slow pace. Given expense of the required infrastructure updates, it is not surprising. But the good news for the end user is that things are continuing to improve and move forward.
Both Google and Samsung have announced new / improved mobile payment systems, unimaginatively called Android Pay and Samsung Pay. At Google’s I/O conference the other week, the company detailed their new Android Pay platform, superseding Google Wallet for most mobile payments. While Google Wallet requires a virtual debit card which is refilled, Android Pay works similarly to Apple Pay; Google has worked with credit card issuers to allow the cards to be loaded onto the device and then charges are made anonymously with a tokenized card number. Android Pay is expected to launch this Fall with the Android M update. Having Apple and Google utilize a similar system is great news for the consumer as it will likely push the adoption of NFC terminals at retailers.
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You are part of the Bride, My Queen. Don’t be confused about who you are!
Akindele Ibukun Photographer During a Tres Dios Weekend in 2012, I wrote a declaration called MY Queen to speak over the women who were in attendance. I declared this after I read a sermon portion preached by Dr. S.M Lockridge. It was called My King. … Continue reading You are part of the Bride, My Queen. Don’t be confused about who you are!
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Previously a small picture gallery called MUDI, the Ospedale degli Innocenti’s museum reopens June 23, 2016, after an 8-year-long restoration and expansion costing €12,8M. The new Innocenti Museum spans over 5000 square meters on four floors, with 80 works of art, 140 “marks” left on abandoned babies, multimedia storytelling of lives past, and a new rooftop café with a great view over the city.
The Ospedale degli Innocenti was founded in 1419 and opened its doors in 1445, becoming the first lay institution, probably in the whole world, to be dedicated entirely to children. In particular, they received anonymously abandoned children and the intention was to raise them as much as possible as if the institution were their family. When possible, this happened – from Agata Smeralda in 1445 to Ultimo lasciati in 1875, when the window was closed and this phase of the institution’s history ended. For more on the history and why’s of infant abandonment in the Renaissance, see my 2008 article on this blog.
The first section of the new Innocenti Museum is dedicated to this history, using video, objects and text to highlight important steps in the timeline of the institution. This takes place at the basement level, where the display uses pretty traditional grey walls and lighting to set off objects.
One large space is dedicated to 140 “marks” (segni) which are the objects often left on children when they were abandoned. From the earliest records, but increasingly in the 19th century, babies were left with some kind of object around their necks or attached to their swaddling cloths. Generally these are believed to serve for recognition should someone come claim the child later, and so they were carefully noted in the entrance records of the institution. Recently restored and catalogued, they are displayed in little drawers you can open and explore.
You can open the drawers and explore
My own Masters research was in fact on these documents and focused on these objects, where I found, sadly, no correlation between the presence of an object and a child being claimed later. Even more sadly, as time progressed into the 19th century, the institution was quite overcrowded and many children died.
One of the more elaborate objects left on a child in the 19th century
This, however, is not really mentioned in the museum, where historians have managed to reconstruct the lives of a sampling of Innocentini through the centuries. These are told, through documents and letters, on touch screens nearby, bringing the institution alive through the children that once animated its halls.
As we move upstairs, the museum path takes us through the architecture of the institution – the portico, by Brunelleschi, and the interior courtyards – one more public, one for women. At the top of the museum is a new café in the well ventilated laundry-drying area (stenditoio), a space similar to that found on top of the Oblate library.
Paintings on the 3d floor
The third floor of the museum extends mostly through one large room, where works of art commissioned for the institution over the years are on display. Recognizable names include Botticelli and Ghirlandaio – the details of the latter’s amazing altarpiece glimmer under the museum lighting. But most of all it’s interesting to look at these works and imagine how they fit into the history. Many depict the children of the institution under the protection of the Madonna, an image that was updated every century or so.
As I found out in my interview of the instution’s president for The Florentine, the museum integrates numerous child-friendly features. Children’s labeling, in Italian and English, is placed low to the ground, and there are more soft benches than usual here. There’s a photo-op spot for children to pretend to be a swaddled baby (I may have been the first person to try it out!), and a “leave your mark” drawing op sponsored by Giotto coloured pencils. Visitors receive tablets to help explore the exhibit, and there will be video screens throughout that make the display more interactive than many museums. At the time of the press preview, most of these features were not yet in action, so I’ll have to come back – armed with a child! – to test them more fully.
Swaddled me!
The museum is the first to focus on the history of childhood, just as the institution was the first to focus on children, and in many ways it represents the starting point for the concept of childhood in the early modern age. As such, a visit to this museum will fill in a gap in our understanding of Florence during the Renaissance and into the modern age. For children, it will give them a sense of the past and maybe an understanding of the life they may have lived, had they been less fortunate, in the past.
The museum will have daily childrens’ activities, some of which do not require parental attendance – as such, the director hopes that it will be a frequent destination both for locals and tourists, who can let their kids experience the museum while they go beyond. At the bookshop it will also be possible to borrow a free backpack containing a Florence explorer kit for children and families (see familytour.it).
Museo degli Innocenti
Opening Thursday June 23 2016 at 6pm
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Alexandra Korey aka @arttrav on social media, is a Florence-based writer and digital consultant. Her blog, ArtTrav has been online since 2004.
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Fort Saskatchewan is along the CN Vegreville sub and the site of a significant industrial park around Scotford Yard. CP crosses just to the east of town on the Leduc sub.
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September 13th, 2021
CN 416 had the WC heritage leader coming into Edmonton. We went to 149th St to catch it coming into town, where it met 303. We then went over to Bissel yard to see if we could find the IC heritage GP40-Slug set, CN 7601/601, and then caught 735 and 114 at Bretville Junction. After, we chased 522 to Fort Saskatchewan, catching an industrial Genset at a facility near the Vegreville sub, CN 538 waiting on the Beamer Industrial Spur waiting for CN 808, chasing 538 back toward Edmonton after the meet before calling it a day.
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Being notorious amongst fans of indie/ punk music for their lively stage presence, catching Gallus play to a sold out St Luke’s was an oppurtunity I was lucky enough to receive on Tuesday 1st March. Accompanied by the upcoming talent in SHE and The Big Day, the show provided an overall night of impressive performances and infectious energy.
SHE
The show was set in to motion at 7:20pm in the form of SHE who showcased a full set of unreleased original tunes and a stand out, haunting cover version of Eurythmic’s ‘Sweet Dreams’. The crowd felt an immediate sense of unity within the band from their coordinated theme of white dresses, creatively reflecting the atmosphere of the venue – which was originally St Luke’s Parish Church. This idea of togetherness was demonstrated through their vocal harmonies which is a notable feature of their fresh sound. Opening their set with ‘Come Get It’, which was commented to be their first ever song by vocalist, SJ, asserted their intent to seize the attention of the venue. Their confident stage presence was shone through with back and forth engagement between the band and audience when introducing song names and the members of the band. As the set went on, their sound became more noticeable towards that of a driving bass line with stomping drums and intertwined lead guitar work between the three six-string players, complimenting the vocal harmonies that are most definitely a memorable trait of SHE. ‘Out of Tune’ appeared to be a crowd pleaser receiving a cheered reception to its announcement as the next song, creating a real intrigue for the audience to ponder what the band will choose as their debut single. Overall, SHE excellently opened the night and raised adrenaline levels for what was destined to be chaos in just a few hours later at the time. The large majority of the crowd that night will have walked away from SHE in eagerness for not only more gig announcements – but at any hint of when to expect a release.
The Big Day illustrate a strong influence of 80’s pop through their usage of disco bass lines and what I assume to be synthesiser-effect guitar pedals, which provided a creatively intriguing mix to the performances on the night. A self-assured stage presence and a full of life frontman made for a captivating performance straight from their first tune which only featured one guitar, allowing for the singer to deliver an animated performance making full usage of the space on stage. An interesting sample and electronic effects transitioned the four piece in to their second song which reiterated their very tight and professional sound. Their fourth song of the night, ‘Works Everytime’, presented more personal lyrics alongside a great chord progression, again accompanied by their huge sounding Nick O’Malley-esque bass which is very much a distinctive part of their sound. ‘Limbo’ and ‘Song I Made’ both sounded very tight, intertwined with synth sounds and jangly guitar licks. The Big Day’s final tune, ‘Start Over Again’, was described as about being there for a friend when they are in need – which was sure to have been a relatable topic for many of the audience. During this track the frontman took advantage of the packed venue, climbing in to the audience and forming an intimate circle to end their performance on a high. Collectively, The Big Day showcased quite a unique blend of synth-pop with a modern indie sounding edge to it, combined with their poised stage presence which was an excellent way of preparing the audience for the inevitable carnage that was Gallus. Alongside SHE, The Big Day have no music available on streaming platforms which made for an overall night of curiosity and eagerness for when both of these exciting outfits will provide awaiting audiences with releases. Be sure to keep an eye out on The Big Day as they will certainly follow up this performance with another top quality gig.
I thought a suiting introduction for Gallus’ set would be to comment not only on the on the formation of mosh pits, but the crowd surfing that chaotically occurred before the band had even picked up their instruments. The opening drum sequence of ‘Eye to Eye’ truly set St Luke’s in to motion before the twangy lead riff became apparent, demonstrating the sheer infectious energy that this band consistently provide at their shows. The five piece then wasted no time before erupting in to their latest release, ‘Fireflies’. A notable factor of their set was the inclusion of various unreleased songs, and I say notable due to the difficulty I had in figuring out what tunes were in fact new as the crowd’s reaction to the entirety of the forty five minute set gave the impression that everyone knew these songs like the back of their hand. Crowd pleaser, ‘Looking Like a Mess’ caused for an intense rush of adrenaline for both the crowd and the band themselves straight from the iconic drum roll introduction – “Hiya!”. Gallus’ frontman gave a vigorous performance with plenty of audience engagement in the form of back and forth chat, climbing up on to the barrier and of course, orchestrating the mosh pits like a conductor of madness. For their live rendition of ‘Perfect Ending’, Gallus got the sold out venue to sit down together in anticipation for the huge sounding finale chorus before playing their final tune (pre-encore) in the form of ‘What Do I Know?’. As expected, the indie punks kept their cards to their chest leaving two of their best received live songs for last – kicking the encore off with none other than ‘Actual Factual’ (a personal favourite). For these last two songs it was difficult to hear the band due to the thorough excitement and energy shared between the stage and the audience, which is by no means a complaint as they still sounded great. The finale song of the night was the band’s first ever release back in 2018 – ‘Nice’. The set was as strong – if not stronger, for the ending as it was at the beginning which was complimentary to not only the spirited crowd but the outfit themselves, who gave an overall first class performance in ensuring constant high levels of enthusiasm were apparent throughout their passionate renditions. As always, Gallus made for a truly awesome live experience unmatched by any I’ve seen so far this year, with great talent displayed through the supporting acts in SHE and The Big Day who also gave passionate and memorable performances.
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Go to any Trader Joe’s market and then go to a competing market, and you will be likely to find a significant difference. Trader Joe’s has produced a COVID-19 response that is thoughtful, practical, relatively inexpensive, and caring. From their increased staffing to their small gestures like a preferred senior’s line, the handing out of hand sanitizer, restricting the number of customers in the store, restricting hoarding, the sanitizing of carts and baskets and their general knowledgeable happy disposition and they are attracting new customers by the droves. For all the downside of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the minor upsides is that it creates a tremendous amount of opportunity for banks to become more relevant to their customers.
At more than 1,800 pages of reading, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the Small Business Administration changes, various state programs and tax relief (we are going to collectively lump all this together to define the “CARES Act”) is a daunting read. Over the past four days, we have slogged through it to analyze the salient points, risks, and opportunities for your bank’s consideration.
Below, we have ranked various considerations in order of impact and required resource allocation.
Education and marketing: For any bank CEO that has not invested in their marketing team, they are about to regret their decision. If there was ever a time to message your customers, it has been now. Daily website updates; press releases; CEO letters; production of graphics/videos/calculators; digital advertising; email update, text alerts, and so forth are now expected.
Your bank’s marketing and communication team should be in every executive meeting and should be leading the charge in getting out a cohesive and insightful message that has the right tone. Banks that do this will not only stay relevant to their customers but will find they will come out the back end with a line of customers waiting to do business with them.
The first step here is to get into a communication cadence if you have not done so already, and then find ways to more efficiently communicate all the changes that are going on including setting up to help customers navigate their way through the myriads of programs. Just the fundamental decision of how you provide guidance to your small business customers whether to take an SBA loan under the Payroll Protection Program or utilize the Employee Retention credit can be off-putting.
Right now, there are millions of searches going on for specific terms that can lead new customers directly to your bank. Because these search terms are so new, there are no banks bidding on them as of yet (this will start to change by the time you read this), so gathering eyeballs has never been better. More to this point, since there is so much anxiety around these topics, interaction, time on page, open rates, clicks, conversions, and a host of other metrics have never been more in a bank’s favor.
Training: Next to gearing up marketing and communication, the next order of business is to train your staff to answer tough questions that are about to be forthcoming. Already your bank is likely getting calls at 10x the usual rate, and this frequency is not likely to slow down for some time. Every banker should have a working knowledge of the CARES Act and be able to direct customers where to go to find more information. It is hard to argue that you are a “trusted advisor” if you cannot provide a modicum of leadership in a customer’s most pressing time of need and national importance.
Credit and Capital Allocation: It is all hands-on deck with handling forbearance request, but now the bank must look ahead and start to figure out how the CARES Act will impact credit and what happens next. Credit now has one of the toughest jobs in the bank attempting to forecast and price risk that the banking industry has never seen before. It’s clear that banks have to start increasing their reserve immediately (See our Credit Shock article), but the question is by how much and how fast. In the coming months, banks will have to make tough decisions, and the more analysis and thought each bank puts in now, the more robust your decision-making framework will be later.
Since it is unlikely that the average community bank will be able to handle the forthcoming CARES Act loan restructuring volume, banks will have to decide soon which customers to save themselves and which customers that need to be turned away to the competition. A number of customers will eventually be forced into bankruptcy, so bankers will need to make the decision now, with imperfect information, which of these customers it wants to keep on its books and try to work out later, and which credits it wants to move to another bank.
Here, bankers will have to make some assumptions on how long the pandemic will impact the business and how fast demand will snap back at the company. Further, each bank will have to forecast the probability of similar future government stimulus packages. For customers it wants or must turn away because the bank cannot handle the volume, bankers will also need to ascertain the reputational risk involved.
Banks must also decide if they want to take on new customers under this program. With little credit underwriting required and a 100% guarantee, it will be tempting to cut corners in order to book volume and fees. However, even if the guarantee is valid, there is still the cost of management, reporting, collections, non-accruing interest, and litigation for defaulted credits that will drive up the cost.
Conversely, while the new SBA/Treasury programs seem attractive, they are not without material operational risk – risk that increases with volume. The cost of forgiveness management is a new one for banks and one that originating banks must build in. Fraud risk will undoubtedly be prevalent as it is for every crisis, a problem that will be exacerbated given the window for processing.
Bankers need to be crystal clear on staffing levels to help balance labor cost, throughput, and operational risk mitigation. To this end, banks will likely need to hire to handle the volume or reallocate credit personnel to process.
Conventional and SBA Loan Production: By far, one of the most significant changes is in the demand and supply curves for loans. Banking has never faced a time where credit risk and credit spreads have increased so fast and so dramatically, while at the same time, supply has constricted with equal speed. While the directional movement is similar to 2008 and 2009, the rate of change is some 10x+ faster, giving banks (and borrowers) less time to adjust. Further to this point, what has radically changed is the dramatic increase in loan demand and payment forbearance.
Hopefully, banks have triaged all their credit risk by now (see our framework for credit triage) and started work on restructuring some of the larger conventional loans. Now it is time to restructure your SBA process as banks will have an exceedingly short window to process loans under the CARES Act.
Here, banks also need to scale up their process and technology to process a forthcoming massive amount of volume. While the Payroll Protection Program is under the 7(a) SBA structure, it has little in common, and banks need to restructure their process to ensure eligibility and processing without collateral or guarantees. Banks that are not preferred lenders will need to quickly partner with other banks or fintech firms to be able to process the volume or risk losing customers.
Since the triage work is done, banks now need to immediately go to work to document the reason for triage and the borrower’s eligibility. Similar to the credit process, banks need to figure out staffing levels to handle the sheer volume. Since the SBA process can only be so automated, banks will need to hire or reassign, lenders, closers, funders, packagers, and pipeline managers to the tune of at least three to four full-time equivalent employees for every $5mm per month of notional of loans. Since conventional lending will dry up, banks will need to retrain and reallocate bank personnel quickly.
There is also a question of budgeting and economics. The banking industry will attempt to process some $350B of loans before June 30th, 2020. That is a staggering number to process in less than three months, but with a 4.25% weighted average fee, that is almost $15B in fees to be earned mainly within the second quarter. However, there is a question of margin; most banks will see a dramatic reduction in their net interest margin, with the average margin being below 3.35%. The good news is that on a risk and cost-adjusted basis, this is likely better than the adjusted net interest margin in the prior state except for the shorter duration tied to loan forgiveness.
It is likely that most borrowers will ask for forgiveness at the first opportune time, thereby shortening the duration of the loan by years robbing the bank of a decent asset.
Sales: It is estimated that more than 30 million small businesses, self-employed, contractors, sole proprietors, and non-profits are eligible to apply, and more than 60% will. This is a considerable number of customers that your bank’s relationship managers are going to have to manage on the front end of the funnel. Many, of course, will be your most valued customers. Still, many others will be potentially more profitable that banks will have to decide on whether to take on their already strained portfolio of customers needing their attention.
Lenders will have to be hyper-organized with clear direction on how to proceed, plus they will have to have an action plan in the next two weeks. Some banks will be using their relationship managers to start surveying the market in order to understand which customers will employ which CARES Act tactic. Lenders or relationship managers will have to offer their opinion on if the Payroll Protection Program, Employee Retention Credit, or the Payroll Tax Holiday offers the best relief.
Savings: Each married household with income below $198,000 and each individual with income below $99,000 will get a payment plus $500 per child. On average, each household will receive approximately $3,400 that will hit their transaction or savings account. Banks can play a crucial role in helping customers manage those funds.
Deposits & Liquidity Monitoring: Along with the hoarding of toilet paper, cash has also been in demand. While banks should see an influx of deposits coming up, chances are the average bank has seen more runoff over the last couple weeks than inflows (below). Sometimes swings could be down more than 2.00% as reported by some banks. Here, banks need to be especially vigilant in monitoring liquidity flows, particularly when some of these deposit outflows also exacerbate line of credit draws. In times like these, liquidity presents an equal or greater risk as credit. Because of the potential funding demand from Payroll Protection Program loans, banks will have to monitor their liquidity closely.
Forbearance processing and having an orchestration layer: There is little doubt that by now, your bank has announced a consumer and commercial forbearance program directly related to the pandemic. However, it is likely that you are still dealing with a forbearance document that isn’t readily available on your website, and if it is, it is probably in the form of a PDF or Word document. This not only creates additional risk and costs but slows the process where time is critical.
This and many aspects of the COVID-19 economic response screams for banks to have an “orchestration layer,” which is an application to handle and automate workflow for multiple bank products. Popular bank programs such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, or many others can allow you to automate a process like forbearance loan processing in hours rather than weeks. If nothing else, banks can use secure form applications for their website and then route to a file system or worst case, via secure email. We calculate the manual processing of forbearance agreement (just the form movement and not the credit review) at about $24 per agreement and the electronic processing closer to $1.75.
Electronic B2B and B2C Payments: There was an in-depth discussion about the government’s ability to send stimulus payments out directly 100% through electronic means. At the end of the day, it was decided to utilize the direct deposit information that the taxpayer has on file with the IRS and then send checks out to the rest. What this means is that community banks should try harder and do some marketing around trying to get their bank utilized for the next tax filing period currently extended until June. As it stands now, the bulk of these payments and the resulting deposits will end up in the top three banks.
In addition to the digital disbursement push by the Federal government, there is also the question of how businesses will make payments. With more employees working from home, traditional controls (like two signatures on checks), and paper processing is harder to pull off. As such, we have seen an uptick in electronic digital disbursements (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) electronic transfers. This channel change is making many banks rethink their treasury management platform to expand capabilities.
P2P Payments: Of course, despite all this social distancing, money still has to move, and like businesses, households are using more bill pay and relying more on P2P payments with the likes of Zelle and Venmo. While the frequency of use is down correlated to fewer social gatherings (splitting checks was one of the most significant P2P use cases), dollar amounts and new customers have increased.
The Under-banked & Prepaid Cards: The quality of the conversation on the Hill around electronic payments indicates to us that direct deposits will be a standard feature going forward for the government. In order to further capture, these payments and remain more relevant to our communities, banks need to think through how to have a prepaid card program to handle the underbanked or those that do not maintain active transaction accounts with any bank. While the ability to fund a prepaid card directly is still a possibility for the CARES Act, it is our opinion that the use of prepaid cards in the future will be more relevant as it pertains to government payments to the underbanked.
Tags: Published: 03/30/20 by Chris Nichols
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What do you focus on most – slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why?
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A recent case in the Court of Appeal, G (Children), Re [2012] EWCA Civ 1233 (4 October 2012), has raised some fundamental questions about the tension between the religious life and the demands of wider society in the 21st century.
The case concerned a conflict between divorced parents about their children’s education. Both are Orthodox Jews. The father, a Chareidi, wanted the children to attend single-sex schools operated in accordance with the principles of the Chareidi community. The mother, who regards herself as Orthodox but is no longer a member of the Chareidi community, wanted to send the children to a “Modern Orthodox” school that was coeducational in its teaching, where, aside from lessons, boys and girls participated equally in most activities and in which, for example, the pupils’ homes mostly had television (para 6). The mother brought proceedings under Part II of the Children Act 1989.
As Munby LJ pointed about, for the vast majority – even the vast religious majority – the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism is based on principles that they can barely comprehend:
“For the nominal Anglican, whose sporadic attendances at church may be as much a matter of social convention as religious belief, religion may in large part be something left behind at the church door. Even for the devout Christian attempting to live their life in accordance with Christ’s teaching there is likely to be some degree of distinction between the secular and the divine, between matters quotidian and matters religious. But there are other communities … for whom the distinction is, at root, meaningless, for whom every aspect of their lives, every aspect of their being, of who and what they are, is governed by a body of what the outsider might characterise as purely religious law.” (para 18).
That said, however, the case was
“… of transcendental importance not merely to the father, the mother and the children but also to the Chareidi community and … the larger society of which it forms part.” (para 16).
The Court (Maurice Kay LJ, Munby LJ and Sir Stephen Sedley) dismissed the father’s appeal against the order of HHJ Copley that, with effect from September 2012, the children should attend the schools proposed by the mother rather than the schools proposed by the father.
The family law aspects of the case have been subjected to detailed analyses by Karwan Eskerie in the UK Human Rights Blog, most interestingly in relation to the balance to be struck between religious values and the likely impact of a strict Chareidi education on the children’s future social and career prospects, and by Rob George in Legal Liberal on Munby LJ’s broad discussion of “welfare”. There is, however, a more general point: the reluctance of the courts to involve themselves in disputes that are purely religious in content.
Delivering the sole judgment, Munby LJ was at great pains to stress that there were places where judges simply will not go:
“Religion – whatever the particular believer’s faith – is not the business of government or of the secular courts, though the courts will, of course, pay every respect to the individual’s or family’s religious principles. Article 9 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, after all, demands no less. The starting point of the common law is thus respect for an individual’s religious principles, coupled with an essentially neutral view of religious beliefs and a benevolent tolerance of cultural and religious diversity.
It is not for a judge to weigh one religion against another. The court recognises no religious distinctions and generally speaking passes no judgment on religious beliefs or on the tenets, doctrines or rules of any particular section of society. All are entitled to equal respect, so long as they are ‘legally and socially acceptable’ (Purchas LJ in Re R (A Minor) (Residence: Religion) [1993] 2 FLR 163, 171) and not ‘immoral or socially obnoxious’ (Scarman LJ in Re T (Minors) (Custody: Religious Upbringing) (1981) 2 FLR 239, 244) or ‘pernicious’ (Latey J in Re B and G (Minors) (Custody) [1985] FLR 134, 157, referring to Scientology).
The Strasbourg jurisprudence is to the same effect … The protection of Article 9 is qualified in two ways. In the first place, the Convention protects only religions and philosophies which are “worthy of respect in a ‘democratic society’ and are not incompatible with human dignity’: see Campbell and Cosans v United Kingdom (No 2) (1982) 4 EHRR 293. I mention the point only for completeness; it plainly does not arise in this case, because the parents’ beliefs are in each case clearly worthy of respect. Secondly, whilst religious belief and thought are (subject to that overriding qualification) given absolute protection by Article 9(1), the “manifestation” of one’s religion in “worship, teaching, practice and observance” is subject to the qualifications referred to in Article 9(2).
The important point for present purposes is that the Convention forbids the State to determine the validity of religious beliefs and in that respect imposes on the State a duty of what the Strasbourg court has called neutrality and impartiality: see, for example, Moscow Branch of the Salvation Army v Russia (2007) 44 EHRR 46…”
All this is very much in accordance with the line taken recently in Khaira & Ors v Shergill & Ors [2012] EWCA Civ 983 (17 July 2012), in which Mummery LJ reaffirmed that
“A secular court will not adjudicate on the truth of disputed tenets of religious belief and faith, or on the correctness of religious practices: those questions are non-justiciable, because they are neither questions of law nor are they factual issues capable of proof in court by admissible evidence. Judicial method is equipped to deal in hard facts objectively ascertainable, directly or by inference, from probative evidence: it is not equipped to determine the truth, accuracy or sincerity of subjective religious beliefs about doctrine and practice.” (para 5).
But is it always possible to draw a hard-and-fast distinction between “disputed tenets of religious belief and faith, or on the correctness of religious practices” and “factual issues capable of proof”?.
In Williamson & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Education and Employment & Ors [2005] UKHL 15 the appellants were conservative evangelical Christians who believed that it was their right under Article 9 – and their religious duty in accordance with Proverbs 13:24 – to beat their children for misbehaviour. Lord Nicholls of Birkenhead said this about the linked issues of “doctrine” and “manifestation”:
“[l]t is not for the court to embark on an inquiry into the asserted belief and judge its “validity” by some objective standard such as the source material upon which the claimant founds his belief or the orthodox teaching of the religion in question or the extent to which the claimant’s belief conforms to or differs from the views of others professing the same religion.. Everyone, therefore, is entitled to hold whatever beliefs he wishes. But when questions of “manifestation” arise, as they usually do in this type of case, a belief must satisfy some modest, objective minimum requirements… Manifestation of a religious belief, for instance, which involved subjecting others to torture or inhuman punishment, would not qualify for protection. Moreover, the manifestation must normally by something actually enjoined by the doctrines and practice of the religion in question rather than mere pious opinion or personal devotion.” (paras 22 and 23).
Which leaves open the question as to what is “actually enjoined” by a particular religion: wearing a cross for a Christian, a jilbab coat for a Muslim, a kara bangle for a Sikh? And, given that they have very largely been born and raised in the Judaeo-Christian tradition, are judges always able to make those decisions on adequate and authoritative information about the religious practices in question?
To return to the facts in G (Children): for a devout Chareidi, is the requirement to send one’s children to an ultra-Orthodox religious school “enjoined by the doctrines and practice of the religion in question” or merely a matter of personal choice or custom? As implied by Munby LJ in the passage quoted earlier, the distinction may be “at root, meaningless”.
Cite this article as: Frank Cranmer, "Manifestation of belief and religious upbringing: when parents disagree" in Law & Religion UK, 13 October 2012, https://lawandreligionuk.com/2012/10/13/manifestation-of-belief-and-religious-upbringing-when-parents-disagree/
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With the start of the academic school year 2022/2023 and the launch of the Refugee Education Integration Policy, refugee and asylum seeker children in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will enroll in Government schools in camp and urban settings.
What is the Refugee Education Integration Policy?
The Refugee Education Integration Policy, “REIP”, is a policy developed by the Kurdistan Regional Government with support from the UN Agencies and education partners to ensure that refugee and asylum seeker children have access to quality education on an equal basis as host community children.
The REIP aims to maintain the resilience of refugees and asylum seekers during long-term displacement, and improve opportunities for social cohesion with host communities, to allow all children and youth in crisis-affected areas to access opportunities for qualifications and skills acquisition that lead to self-actualization, civic participation, and economic inclusion.
Frequently asked questions
Refugees and asylum-seeker children have a right to access quality education. With valid residency in Iraq, they are eligible to approach the Ministry of Education to enrol in public schools at primary and secondary levels free of charge.
• For children grades 1-4: Ministry of Education will assess grade level and conduct placement.
• For children grades 5-12: students should bring certificates from their country of origin indicating their grade level to the Ministry of Education, which will conduct placement.
• For those in Bardarash camp: school facilities are under construction. Catch-up classes and other informal programmes are available through UNHCR partners.
Additionally, various informal education programmes are available for children and adolescents, including:
Catch up classes: attached to the formal education program, for out-of-camp children
Technical Vocational Education Trainings: targeting out-of-school adolescents
Early Child Care Development: for pre-school age children and beginners
E-Learning: children in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) can access an e-learning site developed by the Ministry of Education: https://www.ewane.krd/, which offers lessons for grades 1-12 in Sorani, Badini, and Arabic for students enrolled in school.
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Etoro will potentially keep this trade…How To Import Live Data To Excel From Etoro …that’s how they make money because they are not charging you a commission to open the trade they’re just opening the trade at a slightly higher rate and the easiest method of explaining this is if you purchased say apple in this example on screen once in a while you immediately put it in your portfolio you will see a minor loss on this trade week one day one minute one 2nd one and that percentage loss is how much it cost you to open that trade or you can even really go and see the dollar fee of how much it approximately cost you to open said trade however after utilizing this platform for a long period of time when you close the trade as well there is a minor distinction and what happens here is etoro tends to determine the difference and that is how much they have actually made i have tracked this for a long time and seen that
when i in fact do close a trade quite a lot of the time the cost that i get charged is a lot less than the initial cost that i had for opening the trade itself but this is the normal basic structure these days for a great deal of brokers that offer commission open markets if you do not want to pay a spread you can go and open an interactive brokers account a saxo savings account or a few of the other more advanced platforms and you will get charged a repaired fee per trade but for me personally i think for more recent financiers particularly this is a more affordable way of doing things now what does etoro have to offer well they provide stocks etfs cryptocurrency cfds more on that in simply a second copy trading and lots of many more possessions like commodities and forex or currencies however having a platform that allows you to trade numerous sectors is certainly beneficial for instance you can short bitcoin and go long silver you might likewise short the japanese yen and go long into gold there is many different elements offered with this platform and i feel in the modern day world we reside in currency products things of the sort are certainly more needed in brokerage houses particularly for the brand-new financier nevertheless i did point out cfds though which is a contract for distinction these are generally agreements that brokerage or other institutions can use a customer to buy a company generally it’s a method of having a lot more leverage without actually owning any of the stock you are making an agreement with stated organization now cfds are actually not readily available to people in the us but they are readily available to individuals over in europe and in the uk however i have to say given the scariness of leverage and more than 60
of people trading cfds lose money i just entirely stay away from cfds particularly if you are a more recent or intermediate financier and on that too simply keep away from utilize it’s not really good for your portfolio now prior to we carry on to the two most popular things with etoro and things that individuals tend to love the most we need to speak about the stocks etfs and products now this is the greatest issue etoro has in my viewpoint and they are looking at changing this really very soon in fact i think it’s one of their most significant goals for 2022. now although etoro tends to have most the stocks that you want to trade or etfs they do not have them all and they are including them at a reasonably sluggish rate they do not want to include every penny stock under the sun that no one’s actually trading like i said they make their money on the spread out so the more individuals trading a stock the more cash they make if they added in a low-cap cent stock that only one individual’s trading each and every single day they’re not going to make that much cash so they are only including stocks that they feel that a beneficial and b well less dangerous i in fact see this as a little a positive for new financiers although for somebody like myself who’s had a lot more
experience it is rather frustrating that a few of the stocks that i do wish to trade or a minimum of look at and not on the platform now that stated i have actually talked to etoro on this and they have guaranteed me that a lot more stocks at record volumes are going to be included this year so by the time this video comes out it might not even be that pertinent however i’m sure if you are a torah user and viewing this it can be irritating that possibly one out of 10 stocks is in fact not available on the platform so let’s hope etoro enjoys this video and it changes extremely soon now the two most popular things on etoro is the popular investing and the social platform program
Just readily available in 43 states
All U.S. residents can sign up for a virtual trading account. Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, and Tennessee customers currently can not trade with eToro.
Alternatives to think about
If you wish to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies in the same place: Robinhood uses trading in stocks and options, including fractional shares. In addition, it uses 7 various cryptocurrencies and charges no transaction charges.
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Etoro will potentially keep this trade…How To Import Live Data To Excel From Etoro …that’s how they make money because they are not charging you a commission to open the trade they’re just opening the trade at a slightly greater rate and the easiest way of explaining this is if you bought state apple in this example on screen from time to time you immediately put it in your portfolio you will see a small loss on this trade week one day one minute one second one and that portion loss is how much it cost you to open that trade or you can even in fact see the dollar and go fee of just how much it roughly cost you to open said trade however after utilizing this platform for a long period of time when you close the trade as well there is a small distinction and what happens here is etoro tends to determine the difference and that is how much they have actually made i have actually tracked this for a very long time and seen that
when i actually do close a trade rather a lot of the time the cost that i get charged is a lot less than the preliminary cost that i had for opening the trade itself but this is the regular basic structure these days for a great deal of brokers that provide commission open markets if you don’t want to pay a spread you can go and open an interactive brokers account a saxo savings account or a few of the other advanced platforms and you will get charged a repaired fee per trade but for me personally i believe for newer financiers particularly this is a more affordable method of doing things now what does etoro have to use well they offer stocks etfs cryptocurrency cfds more on that in simply a 2nd copy trading and numerous many more assets like products and foreign exchange or currencies but having a platform that permits you to trade several sectors is absolutely helpful for instance you can short bitcoin and go long silver you could also short the japanese yen and go long into gold there is various elements offered with this platform and i feel in the modern world we reside in currency commodities things of the sort are absolutely more required in brokerage homes particularly for the new financier however i did mention cfds though which is a contract for distinction these are generally agreements that brokerage or other institutions can use a customer to purchase a business normally it’s a method of having a lot more utilize without actually owning any of the stock you are earning an agreement with stated organization now cfds are actually not available to people in the us but they are readily available to people over in europe and in the uk but i have to state offered the scariness of utilize and more than 60
of people trading cfds lose money i simply entirely stay away from cfds particularly if you are a newer or intermediate investor and on that as well just keep away from utilize it’s not truly great for your portfolio now prior to we move on to the two most popular things with etoro and things that individuals tend to enjoy the most we need to speak about the stocks etfs and commodities now this is the greatest issue etoro has in my viewpoint and they are taking a look at changing this extremely soon in fact i think it is among their biggest objectives for 2022. now although etoro tends to have most the stocks that you wish to trade or etfs they do not have them all and they are including them at a reasonably sluggish rate they do not wish to include every cent stock under the sun that nobody’s really trading like i said they make their money on the spread so the more people trading a stock the more money they make if they added in a low-cap penny stock that only one person’s trading each and every single day they’re not going to make that much money so they are just including stocks that they feel that an advantageous and b well less risky i really see this as a bit of a favorable for new financiers although for somebody like myself who’s had a lot more
experience it is rather irritating that some of the stocks that i do wish to trade or a minimum of take a look at and not on the platform now that said i have talked to etoro on this and they have assured me that a lot more stocks at record volumes are going to be added this year so by the time this video comes out it might not even be that appropriate but i make sure if you are a torah user and viewing this it can be frustrating that possibly one out of 10 stocks is in fact not offered on the platform so let’s hope etoro sees this video and it alters really very soon now the two most popular things on etoro is the popular investing and the social platform program
All U.S. locals can sign up for a virtual trading account. Nevertheless, there are only 43 states (in addition to Washington D.C. and the Northern Mariana Islands) where you can utilize real cash to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York City, Nevada, and Tennessee consumers presently can not trade with eToro. The business intends to have 50-state accessibility eventually. Till then, some traders will need to look elsewhere.
Alternatives to consider
If you want to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies in the same place: Robinhood provides trading in stocks and choices, including fractional shares. In addition, it uses 7 various cryptocurrencies and charges no deal fees.
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Etoro will possibly keep this trade…How To Import Live Data To Excel From Etoro …that’s how they earn money because they are not charging you a commission to open the trade they’re simply opening the trade at a somewhat greater cost and the most convenient way of explaining this is if you bought say apple in this example on screen from time to time you quickly put it in your portfolio you will see a minor loss on this trade week one day one minute one 2nd one which percentage loss is how much it cost you to open that trade or you can even in fact see the dollar and go charge of just how much it approximately cost you to open stated trade however after utilizing this platform for a very long time when you close the trade too there is a small distinction and what happens here is etoro tends to determine the distinction which is how much they’ve made i have tracked this for a very long time and seen that
when i really do close a trade rather a lot of the time the fee that i get charged is a lot less than the preliminary charge that i had for opening the trade itself however this is the typical standard structure these days for a great deal of brokers that use commission free trades if you don’t want to pay a spread you can go and open an interactive brokers account a saxo savings account or a few of the other more advanced platforms and you will get charged a repaired cost per trade but for me personally i think for more recent financiers specifically this is a more affordable way of doing things now what does etoro need to use well they provide stocks etfs cryptocurrency cfds more on that in just a 2nd copy trading and numerous much more properties like products and forex or currencies but having a platform that permits you to trade numerous sectors is absolutely advantageous for example you can short bitcoin and go long silver you might likewise short the japanese yen and go long into gold there is various elements available with this platform and i feel in the modern day world we reside in currency commodities things of the sort are definitely more required in brokerage homes specifically for the brand-new investor however i did discuss cfds though which is a contract for difference these are basically agreements that brokerage or other institutions can use a client to purchase a company generally it’s a method of having a lot more leverage without really owning any of the stock you are making an agreement with stated organization now cfds are really not readily available to individuals in the us but they are available to individuals over in europe and in the uk but i have to say offered the scariness of utilize and more than 60
of individuals trading cfds lose cash i simply completely stay away from cfds especially if you are a newer or intermediate investor and on that as well just stay away from leverage it’s not really helpful for your portfolio now prior to we move on to the two most popular things with etoro and things that people tend to like the most we need to talk about the stocks etfs and commodities now this is the biggest problem etoro has in my opinion and they are taking a look at altering this very soon in fact i think it’s one of their most significant goals for 2022. now although etoro tends to have most the stocks that you want to trade or etfs they do not have them all and they are adding them at a fairly slow rate they do not wish to include every penny stock under the sun that nobody’s actually trading like i stated they make their cash on the spread so the more people trading a stock the more money they make if they added in a low-cap penny stock that only one person’s trading each and every single day they’re not going to make that much money so they are only adding stocks that they feel that a helpful and b well less risky i actually see this as a little bit of a favorable for new investors although for someone like myself who’s had a lot more
experience it is quite annoying that a few of the stocks that i do wish to trade or at least take a look at and not on the platform now that said i have talked to etoro on this and they have assured me that a lot more stocks at record volumes are going to be added this year so by the time this video comes out it may not even be that relevant however i’m sure if you are a torah user and viewing this it can be bothersome that perhaps one out of 10 stocks is really not offered on the platform so let’s hope etoro enjoys this video and it alters really very soon now the two most popular things on etoro is the social platform and the popular investing program
Just offered in 43 states
All U.S. residents can sign up for a virtual trading account. Delaware, Hawaii, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, and Tennessee clients currently can not trade with eToro.
Alternatives to consider
If you wish to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies in the exact same location: Robinhood uses trading in stocks and options, consisting of fractional shares. In addition, it uses 7 various cryptocurrencies and charges no transaction charges.
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Friend of the Star Chamber and regular commenter JMike is the guest author today. He wrote this in an email to me some time ago, and I asked him if I could post it. I’ve been meaning to put it up on the site for a while, and when I saw his recursive Billy Crystal comment on the surprisingly long comment thread kicked off by my JetBlue post, I knew it was time.
This is the way they play Jeopardy in JMike’s imagination. Count all the quotes and make sure it compiles. And watch your step!
Today’s final Jeopardy! category is “Needless Verbal Cleverness” and the answer is:
It is the correct way to phrase the question when the answer is “The opening semi-rhetorical question posed in ‘Atlas Shrugged’ by Ayn Rand.”
Alyssa, you’re in third place with $3000, what is your response?
Who is John Galt?
No, I’m sorry, that is incorrect. And what did you wager? $3000. That puts you at zero.
Our reigning champion, Barney, is in second place with $11500. Barney, what is your response?
What is “Who is John Galt?”
Again, I’m sorry, that is incorrect. And your wager? $11500. There seems to be some unwarranted confidence on the part of our contestants to be needlessly verbally clever, and that puts you down to zero as well.
Carl, you’re in first place with $14000. And your response?
What is “What is ‘Who is John Galt?'”
That is the correct answer. And your wager? $9001. That puts you at $23001 and you are today’s champion.
Thanks for viewing, everyone. Come back tomorrow!
Author gulleyPosted on September 28, 2007 Categories Language4 Comments on What is Final Jeopardy?
I saw this over at the Popular Science blog: Consumer Reports has crash test videos for every single car ever made in the whole world. Okay, that’s probably an exaggeration, but I bet they have your car. They had mine. There’s something disturbing about watching your car get smashed, particularly if the color matches and the safety rating is poor and you can practically hear the poor crash test dummy’s pretend spinal column snapping like a pretzel stick.
Watch a few of the videos, and you’ll realize how many times Jeff Bartlett had to say the same basic information over and over and over. That guy earned his money the week they put these videos together.
And finally: poor Ford Fusion. So trying. So trying so hard. So only-just-acceptable on the smash-your-occupant rating (okay, to be fair, they got better in model year 2007).
Why is it that there is enough capital to bring creative destruction to the American airline industry (by which I mean new domestic competition like JetBlue and Virgin America), but not to the American automotive industry?
I flew to Seattle last week for the Microsoft Symposium on Social Computing. The best price I got for the flight was from JetBlue. I know they hit some turbulence earlier this year, but my experience was very good. I was impressed with a few things. For one, I had never experienced live network TV while flying before. It’s such a simple thing, but it feels absolutely revolutionary: I can change channels… wow. As a bonus, I happened to be in the air during one of the few recent games where the Red Sox beat the Yankees. I’m sure that fact alone made me feel kindly disposed toward the airline.
And once you get used to the fact that food isn’t part of the ticket price, it stops being such a big deal. Quit crying about it! Once you pull those prices apart, the trip gets cheaper and the food gets better.
I liked the fact that the entire plane was set up for coach. I never thought of myself as having a problem with the notion of First Class seating, but it was surprisingly… soothing without those plutocratic bastards and their oh-can-I-get-you-another-drink pre-takeoff mimosas and their insufferable don’t-pee-in-our-potty lavatories and their goddamned Rich Uncle Pennybags top hats.
Another nice touch: when the captain was introducing himself and the crew before the flight, I suddenly realized he was standing in the aisle looking at us. Strike a blow against the gated community! Look your pilot in the eye!
And my conference was excellent, so all in all it was great trip.
Anybody else have any JetBlue stories?
Author gulleyPosted on September 25, 2007 Categories Uncategorized9 Comments on A pleasant ride on JetBlue
Voyeurism: Photos Recently Uploaded to Blogger
From the Google Operating System blog I came across this: Blogger Play is a site that shows you pictures that have recently been uploaded to Blogger. It’s sort of like looking at the latest pictures on Flickr, but it’s slightly better: if you see a bizarre or intriguing picture, you can almost always work out the story by clicking through to the blog and reading about it. That’s often not possible at Flickr.
These voyeur sites have been around for a long time. They always seduce me. Whenever I come across them I always A) waste a lot of time staring at them and B) feel like I’m staring at synapses in the Great Brain. This is what people all over the world are thinking about right now. That strikes me as being worth a chunk of my time.
Author gulleyPosted on September 21, 2007 Categories Uncategorized1 Comment on Voyeurism: Photos Recently Uploaded to Blogger
X is the new Y, the network diagram
We’ve had a few interesting discussions here about snowclones. Snowclone is the unlovely name given to the notion of phrasal templates, or what might be called do-it-yourself cliché kits. One of the great snowclones of our age is “X is the new black“, a construction that generalizes into “X is the new Y”.
Search engines can give us a sense of the vast destructive power of a rampaging snowclone. A search for “is the new black” returns just over a million documents. I propose a Saffir-Simpson style scale for snowclonic power based on Google reach and associated cultural damage. For instance, Category One snowclones are not dangerous and generally reach no further than the speech of unimaginative mouth-breathers and bloggers. Prose and newscast copy are affected in a Category Two outbreak. A Cat Five snowclone can rip the tongues from unwary media figures and warp the cultural institutions of an entire generation.
I mention all this because I came across this dandy visualization today: is the new at thediagram.com. One small corner of which reads: asleep sleep <= sex <= to text.
Note: points will deducted from Gryffindor House for any mentions of our new overlords in the comments.
Author gulleyPosted on September 13, 2007 Categories Language1 Comment on X is the new Y, the network diagram
Not wasting enough time yet today? I have just the thing for you. Bloxorz is a dangerously addictive game that will exercise your spatial reasoning muscles. Not to mention your procrastination muscles. I have no idea how to pronounce Bloxorz, but then again, I don’t speak hax0r.
The idea is to roll a little brick past various obstacles while preventing it from plummeting, Q*bert style, into empty space. It’s very nicely made. Love the little metal-brick clinky sounds. And I like the fact that there’s absolutely no time pressure.
(This is another quality link that I picked up from collision detection.)
Author gulleyPosted on September 11, 2007 Categories GamesTags Games8 Comments on Another addictive game
Many people don’t fully realize that the appeal of amateur astronomy is cerebral rather than a visual. An expensive telescope can afford you some breathtaking views of the moon as well as a nifty view of Jupiter and its satellites. Saturn is a minor thrill, and a few of the larger nebulae also make for fun viewing. But at that point, as far as pure visual spectacle goes, you’re pretty much done. The moon will look the same the next time it’s full. It doesn’t change much. The Orion nebula doesn’t change at all. And it’s a pain in the ass to move that big telescope back into the yard. This is why, on a typical night, so many telescopes gather dust rather than starlight.
If the essential notion of it doesn’t thrill you, then observing variable stars is about the most boring thing imaginable. An enthusiast will get very exercised about the occultation of Regulus by the dark limb of the passing moon. But what are we really talking about here? The star is there, and then it winks out of sight. I can see both sides of this argument. On the one hand, what a majestic event! The inexorable interposition of massive heavenly bodies made plain to our tiny Earthbound eyebones. Oh, the grandeur! The hand of God is surely there. On the other hand: big freaking deal. I’m cold. Why did I stay up for this?
If, however, you had the Hubble Space Telescope at your command, it would be a different story. For a machine like that, the visual thrills never stop. So I was really happy to find a site that does a good job cataloguing all the magnificent pictures taken by Hubble over the years: HubbleSite.
I’ve always found the Hourglass Nebula MyCn18 to be particularly haunting. I’d be willing to bet that freely available pictures like this will do more to recruit more future astronomers than backyard telescopes ever did.
Author gulleyPosted on September 10, 2007 Categories Astronomy2 Comments on All the pictures from the Hubble Telescope
I gave a talk at the second O’Reilly Ignite Boston event tonight, and I was lucky enough to meet Hari Jayaram who was also there to present. Hari is a crystallographer at Brandeis with several Protein Data Bank entries under his belt, including the notorious coronavirus nucleocapsid of SARS fame. Along with several other friends, he is busy creating bioscreencast.com. The site was the topic of his talk. Like JoVE and SciVee, bioscreencast aims to remedy the dreadful dearth of practical advice and information faced by working biologists. For example, how do you use BLAST at NCBI to look for homologous proteins? You could waste a lot of time screwing around on the site, or you could just let Hari tell you.
The Navy discovered that kids who spent a lot of time playing flight simulator games were better prepared to learn to fly. I wonder if, in a few years, freshman biology students will arrive on campus knowing all their protocols by heart because they spent so many hours watching bioscreencast.com videos and paging through OpenWetWare.
Author gulleyPosted on September 7, 2007 Categories Biology2 Comments on Ignite Boston and bioscreencast.com
Okay Matt, this one’s for you. Matt Simoneau’s parents have a funny dog named Lucky. If you mention the word “beach” to her, she does an amazing simulation of an amp-mic audio feedback squeal. Here’s the video proof.
Matt wants Lucky to unseat Miss Teen South Carolina from her throne atop the most-watched YouTube videos list. Will you help him? It’s a long shot, but I bet Miss Teen South Carolina would be happy to see that happen too.
You know, parents get busted on for posting cutesy-poo stories ‘n’ snapshots of their kids, but we all have our sentimental weak spots. Even the most hardened goth-punk blogger can’t resist the occasional sneezing panda. I dare you, I dare you not to smile when you see the giggling quadruplets. It can’t be done. Go on, you crusty old web veteran. Click on that link and see if I’m right.
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Many years ago, as a result of a much-publicized safety campaign, a slogan was chosen to place at railroad crossings to alert oncoming traffic of an approaching railroad track. The slogan was simple and to the point, but the message was crystal clear. Drivers were told to Stop, Look and Listen. No doubt many lives were saved because of this posted message.
As I write this article, the world is experiencing a massive pandemic unlike anything we have seen in my lifetime. Each day numbers rise of those infected by Covid-19 and no one seems to know when it will end. Scientific researchers are working feverishly to find a cure and our dedicated medical professionals are working around-the-clock to save as many lives as possible. I, like so many others, am praying for divine intervention. We know God is able to move and give us an “only God could have done it” ending to this crisis.
But as I pray, I keep sensing there is something God is wanting to do before it all goes away. (I’m not saying God has caused this crisis, but He is certainly working through it.) I’m sure I don’t know the full extent of it, but I believe He is working through this trial of fire with the intent of bringing us out as pure gold. He is speaking and revelation is coming to those who are listening. The foundation of every realm of our society is being shaken but I am confident the result will be the discovery of things that cannot be shaken. This is a challenging time, no doubt, but it could be a pivotal point in history if we will allow the plan of God to have its full effect.
As I sit in my home during this time of quarantine, my mind is being drawn back to a childhood memory of that railroad crossing sign. Those three words of warning are being illuminated in my spirit and I sense God is speaking to me. It just could be that simple sign from a long time ago could be direction for our present situation.
STOP! A few weeks ago, our world totally changed. It’s like we went to bed one night and woke up the next morning in a totally different time. The way we were used to doing business couldn’t be done anymore. We’ve been forced to find new ways to do just about everything – work, education, church… It’s unbelievable!
I am especially encouraged, however, by the way the church has rallied to ensure the work and message of Jesus Christ continues to be communicated. As a matter of fact, more people are receiving the message today than at any other time in history! The church has, indeed, left the building and is being deployed across the globe.
But here is my concern – we must not use this time to simply find new ways to do what we have always done. The familiar may need to be our short-term response but we cannot settle there. This is the season to expand our borders and go where we’ve dreamed about going but could never quite reach. This will not happen while we are speeding down the much-traveled highway of the expected. It will only come to those who are willing to slow down and take some time to get into His presence.
If we will stop long enough, we will find the Holy Spirit is wanting to do a fresh, new thing in His church. The new wine of the Spirit is being made available to those desiring it. We must not let the “busyness” of continuation keep us from receiving this blessing.
LOOK! Several years ago, I drove a van full of fellow ministers to a conference. One of my friends who was an avid outdoorsman sat in the middle seat directly behind me and leaned forward to talk throughout the entire trip. Our discussions were non-stop about a variety of subjects. As we would be waxing warm on some topic, my friend would quickly insert, “Look, there is a hawk on that highline wire!” I would look and, sure enough, I would see that beautiful bird. We would continue our conversation when suddenly my friend would say, “Look, there is a deer out in that field.” I would look and, sure enough, I would see the deer. This kind of interruption happened many times as we traveled and talked that day.
As much time as I spent driving every week, I rarely saw God’s beautiful creation the way I did that day travelling with my friend. He seemed to have a sixth sense when it came to spotting wildlife. Then it hit me – my friend loved and spent a lot of time in the outdoors. He had trained his eyes to see what I usually missed. Regardless of what was going on, part of him was tuned in to spot what he truly enjoyed. Then the life-lesson came – you usually see what you are looking for!
I have tried to apply this lesson throughout my life as I’ve approached various situations. I believe it is especially applicable to where we find ourselves in the church right now. We need spiritual eyes that are open to see what the Holy Spirit is wanting to show us.
We have got to look past the clutter that usually dominates our attention. We’ve got to see the ripened harvest that we have not yet touched. We’ve got to see the laborers God has called but we have not yet noticed. We have got to see the opportunities that heretofore we have not even considered. We have got to see what the carnal mind misses and only the spiritually attuned and sensitive eyes can behold.
LISTEN! A lot of different voices are speaking today. The media, politicians and experts in all shapes and sizes are giving us their opinion and influencing our thinking. The noise is deafening and, quite frankly, alarming. Whereas we should not be ignorant of events and we need good information to make sound decisions, I’m afraid much of what we are hearing is more fear-driven than it is faith-driven. Not all voices deserve our attention.
In the process of sifting through the many voices in my ear right now, I seem to be hearing a still small voice asking a question that deserves an answer, “What is the Spirit saying to the church?” I have no doubt He is speaking and what He is saying needs to be heard. I don’t want to assume I know what it is. My assumption is probably clouded by my heritage and experience. I don’t want to miss this divine revelation because I think I already know. I owe it to myself and those I serve to listen to the One who is all-knowing and has a plan already devised for my victory.
In the mid 80’s I lived in a city with a General Motors Assembly plant. It was announced one day a decision had been made to discontinue production of the vehicle being built at that particular plant. A new vehicle model would begin production in a few months but in the meantime the plant would be closed. It was being closed for RETOOLING. The tools and processes needed to build the old car would not work for the new one. It would take a little while to make the necessary changes, but once they were made, the plant would reopen to maximum capacity and a new exciting model of vehicle would begin production.
Could it be…could it be this is what the church is experiencing right now? Could it be the message that has been preached all my life about a last day revival and a massive ingathering of the harvest is about to happen? Could it be the tools and processes that have brought us to this place will not be the same ones needed in this new season? Could it be God is giving us an opportunity to evaluate and fix; evaluate and shore-up or evaluate and change? Could it be this is our time to reset? Could it be…could it be?
I think I can say with a true sense of certainty, when this pandemic ends (and it will) our world will look a lot different than it did before this whole thing started. This prediction is not intended to be gloomy and negative. As a matter of fact, I’ve never been more excited about my future and ministry than I am right now! I have lived for this moment – I get to be part of a great spiritual outpouring! I don’t want to miss it. I have chosen to use this time to prepare my heart and allow God to work in me. My heart cries out, “Here am I, Lord. Send me.”
I challenge you to get ready for something truly spectacular in your life and ministry! Refuse to let fear have a place in your heart. Remember to whom you belong and know He has called you to the Kingdom for such a time as this. Don’t get comfortable though…don’t settle. God wants to do something fresh in you. He wants to take you where you’ve never been. It’s time for those God-dreams to come true. It is your time! This will all become clear if you are willing to Stop, Look and Listen.
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April 3, 2020 at 11:33 pm
Paula Faircloth says:
April 4, 2020 at 1:30 am
April 4, 2020 at 1:39 am
April 4, 2020 at 2:00 am
Yes, we must take time to stop, look and listen.
I appreciate those words of encouragement.
Keith Owensby says:
April 5, 2020 at 4:27 pm
Wow!!! Thanks so much for those powerful words. I love you Bro. You have encouraged me today.
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April 6, 2020 at 9:05 pm
The best one yet! Stop, look, and listen also reminds me of a Bible School song by that name. I just remember the beginning, “Stop and let me tell you what the Lord has done for me.”
I totally agree that we are reaching more today with online ministry. Just counting views, which doesn’t measure the number listening, we had over 800 for the past three weeks which is over 4 times more than attendance for three weeks. I noticed Bonham had over 1700 views. I hope this is reaching the unchurched or lax attenders. I will be thankful to reassemble, but until then I will stop, look, and listen!
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By December, if the gardening press is to be believed, we have all retreated inside to mugs of tea and seed catalogues, toasting our toes at a roaring fire and eating crumpets. But in fact, given the chance most of us will grab half an hour of dry(ish) bright weather to get out into the garden, pick up the broken twigs and worse, check fences and greenhouse panes, stand pots on clay feet and wrap treasures in fleece against sudden cold snaps. At this point, my favourite plant suddenly comes into its own. Sarcococca, the Winter Box, is an absolute gem with glossy dark green foliage, intensely scented white flowers, and the obliging habit of growing peacefully in shade and putting on a show when everything around it is over.
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Beautiful women have been making mediocre motorcycles look good, since the first powered bicycle hit the road. It's a pretty simple formula: ordinary motorcycle + scantily clad beauty = awesome photo. Scores of motorcycle publications have been based entirely on this formula and have done quite well for themselves. What separates the beauty above from the usual eye candy was that she could actually ride a motorcycle. Her name was Patricia Hartwick, although most people knew her by her stage name "Patti Waggin."
Patricia was a natural athlete and used her strength and agility to enhance her popular on-stage performances.
Born in 1926, Patricia was raised by her mother in Northern California along with a bunch of half-brothers. While we know that Patricia's mother was a former stage dancer, her father's identity is unknown. In the days before paternity testing, the best Patricia's mother could do was to narrow it down to another dancer or an Italian stagehand... Either way, performing was in her blood along with a love for competition which was probably the result of growing up in a house full of boys.
Patti posing for a picture at the starting line of an enduro in California on her Indian bobber.
As a young girl, Patricia had two loves: Doug Craig and motorcycles. The timeline is a little hard to follow here as we have Patricia starting to compete in local motorcycle races at age 14, her love interest Doug was leaving to become a motorcycle mechanic for the US Army during WWII and their marriage in 1942 when Patricia was just 16. It is unclear if Doug introduced Patricia to motorcycling or if she met him through motorcycling, but either way it was the love of two wheels that she would keep for the rest of her life. Doug on the other hand, was not so lucky. A few years later the couple divorced and Patricia packed her bags for Chico, CA.
The fresh-faced girl next door, Patti was destined to be a star with her engaging smile, charisma and love for motorcycles: What's not to like?
Patricia's main reason for moving to Chico was to attend Chico State College where she intended to get an education, which was something her parents had never achieved. While in school she gave theater a try, getting a part in a production of Pinocchio, but soon found out that working nights on the burlesque stage was much more lucrative. She actually used the money to put herself through college, (How many times have we heard a stripper say that? Uh, quite a few actually - Ed.) On stage she danced under a variety of names including The Educated Torso, The Sex Oomph Girl, the Fresh-Faced Girl Next Door and of course Patti Waggin. Motorcycling still played a role in her life and she spent many of her weekends working at the Nor Cal dirt track races. This time she wasn't competing, but was paid to hand out trophies to the winners. It likely that during one of these events that she met her next husband, Bill Brownell.
Handing out the first place trophy at an offroad race in California.
Bill turned out not to be just another weekend warrior, hitting the track on his day off, but a real motorcycling legend. Besides being a successful dirt track racer, winning events up and down California, he also started an Indian-Cushman dealership in Chico, which grew to include Triumph, BSA and Honda. In the 1960's he help found the Cycleland Speedway which was a big draw for dirt track racers for 20 years before switching in Outlaw Karts in the 1980's. Brownell was also a member of the Booze Fighters Motorcycle Club and in 1999 was inducted into the Indian Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Patricia and Bill Brownell at the track. It was a more simple time back then: Fast bikes, no rules and beautiful woman by your side. Lucky dog.
Being a savvy businessman, Bill capitalized on Patricia's budding fame to help draw crowds to the motorcycle races with Patricia continuing her role as the trophy girl. People could not get enough of Patricia, both on and off the stage and her story was featured in several men's magazines. The idea of a "motorcycle stripper" definitely sparked the imagination of their readers. Unfortunately for Bill, their marriage only lasted a few years and by 1950 they were divorced.
Pin-up photos like this were popular with American servicemen during the Korean War.
After her second marriage was over, Patricia's career on stage really took off. She hit the road and began performing all across the US. Soon she appeared on the list of top 10 strippers in the country. Her act brought in a lot of service men as well and with the start of the Korean War, her pictures were in high demand by American GI's overseas. Patti also caught the eye of Hugh Hefner who featured her in the October 1955 issue of his new publication Playboy Magazine.
Patricia was the headliner at the Burbank Theater for a while. Her dancing career was really starting to heat up at this point.
The 1950's also brought another marriage for Patricia, this time to left-handed minor league pitcher named Don Rudolph. Don played in the Chicago White Sox farm system and soon took on the duties of manager for Patricia while continuing to play baseball. As manager he was able to schedule her performances to coincide with the locations of his away games so they could be together as much as possible. As part of his contract, Don was not allowed to ride motorcycles, so Patricia gave up riding on two wheels and switched to racing go-karts.
Racing along on an Indian wearing all the necessary protective gear of the era: A headband and boots...
Patricia hung up her pasties and fishnets in 1960 to settle down and raise a family with Don. They had one daughter in 1961 and in 1963 he was called up to pitch in the Major Leagues for the Washington Senators. After two years with the Senators, Don retired from baseball and focused on his company, California Underground Utilities. In 1968, Don was killed in a trucking accident. Although she was devastated by the loss, Patricia did attribute riding her Harley-Davidson motorcycle along with support from friends and family as the things that helped her carry on. Patricia never remarried and passed away at 66 years of age in 1992.
Patricia along side her 1940's Knucklehead.
Throughout her career, Patricia made it a habit to answer all her fan mail. Many of these letters have survived and have been published in a book titled "Fan Letters to a Stripper: A Patti Waggin Tale". Author Bob Brill has assembled the letters along with 280 photos of Patricia into a book that gives an interesting look inside the world of a burlesque dancer as seen through the eyes of her fans.
There is some controversy inside the entertainment industry regarding who wore bangs first: Patti Waggin or Betty Page.
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When it comes to car shipping, timing is everything. We recommend that you schedule your pick-up as early as possible in order to ensure that your car can be moved within the time frame that best meets your needs. If you need an immediate pick-up, we can arrange expedited service for your vehicle and will have it picked up from your location within 24 hours. Whatever your needs are, we work hard to ensure that we meet them so that you can relax knowing that your car will be transported safely and efficiently. Don’t delay – contact us today to get started!
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How do I prepare my vehicle?
Please have no more than 1/2 tank of fuel, remove all personal items from your vehicle, repair any chips and/or cracks in your windows and make sure your vehicle is prepared for changing weather conditions.
Do I have to be present during pickup/dropoff?
Yes, you or your designated individual must be present at both the pickup and delivery points for when the trucking company arrives. Please make sure to tell the agent which individual to contact during transit to deliver your vehicle. Exceptions may be considered if no one is available due to driver delays or inconveniences like weather problems or truck breakdowns. In which case customer can leave the keys stashed somewhere and inform your customer service agent.
In which case, the customer can leave the keys stashed somewhere and inform the agent in charge of the order.
Can I put luggage or personal items in my vehicle?
Yes, you are allowed to put up to 100 lbs. of personal belongings in your vehicle. It must be confined to the trunk area and must be well secured. All personal items in the vehicle are placed there at the owner’s risk; they are not covered by the truck’s insurance. We do not recommend packing electronics, breakable items, or valuable items. An additional fee will be charged if your vehicle is overloaded ranging from $100 to $250 at the driver’s discretion.
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Reservation Fee or Deposit- Is paid with a credit or debit card once a driver is dispatched, which varies anywhere from $50 to $250 depending on the total cost of the shipment. We do not collect sensitive information over the phone. We send you a secure link for the deposit. The remaining balance is paid to the driver via cash on delivery. No credit cards are accepted for final payment. If a customer wants to pay the full amount on a credit or debit card a 5 to 7% surcharge will be added based on the full amount. Paid upon completion of the contract.
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Talking to a friend today who connects with a lot of church leaders in her job I was struck by this turn of phrase: “Ministry is Manna at the moment for many”.
It wasn’t a comment on how church ministers get fed by ministering (!) – always a danger there – but on how it’s a bit hand-to-mouth in terms of vision for many. [Manna was what Moses and God’s people lived off in their desert wanderings and had to collect day by day as it wouldn’t last]
So all those years of putting together strategic plans, Mission Action Plans, five year strategies etc all have been a bit blown out of the water by COVID. The basic mission of every church remains the same: Love God, Love Each Other, Love Your Neighbour, & make disciples who you baptise and teach to obey Christ, but it’s hard for many/most to see around the corner of the morrow and make plans for when the sun shines again.
I’ve a lot of sympathy for that.
But I think it’s time to start.
Looking at the hilarious list of ‘diocesan straplines’ (wonder how many man hours went into coming up with those?) you quickly realise that vision is rarely hard to find (unless a committee is responsible). Start loving God, each other and your neighbour, while trying to make disciples you can baptise and journey with into more obedience and you soon find things the God of mission is doing that he’d love you to join in with.
Some of them you can do on a day to day basis. As my last post (inspired by Chris Fox) says just wake up each morning and put your hand in Jesus’ hand and see what you can do together.
Some of it needs a little planning.
Some needs heaven and earth to move so funding, people and resources are found.
All of it needs prayer.
But this prayer thing is not supposed to be an add on – ‘God bless our plans’.
I think maybe we need to take a step back to the incredible talk some of us heard at New Wine United this summer. Nicola Neal was talking on a local revival in a slum near to Kampala, Uganda. There the staff of the outreach project had an important addition to their job description (and an important deletion). Exactly half their allocated ministry time was to be spent in prayer and worship.
As they focused on the ultimate vision (the Glory of God the Father, through His Son being exalted in the presence of his Spirit) amazing things began to happen. The vision of the Kingdom you can find in worship, the tangible reality of the Kingdom, began to penetrate their reality on earth. It then overflowed into healings, conversion, community transformation etc!
If your vision is healing/conversion/transformation you may of course get some way there, often in your own strength and effort.
But if your vision is Him ministry will indeed be manna because it will not just be renewed daily but will also sustain you as well.
… and maybe then we’ll make it out of our desert wanderings…
Anyhow, little though for the day. Thanks Morag!
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I once heard someone sing, 'your name is like honey to my lips, your Spirit like water to my soul, your word is a light unto my feet, Jesus I love you, I love you,' and singing it like they deeply meant it. He was a pastor on $50 a month in Romania, planting churches, bringing up a young family, tending an allotment to survive, keeping a crown of thorns above a door in his house as a reminder of the One who gave it all. My life has never been the same since. I want to be someone whose heart sings the same song to the One who is worth it all. View all posts by Revdrichmoy
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There is no magic solution to optimise and grow your event’s revenue. However, exploring some best practices can give you ideas on where to find your next revenue source. Having worked with 200,000+ event planners, we found inspiration in their best practices as well as those of various industries. Gathering ideas from trade shows, nightclubs, and even airlines, here are a few tips to generate new sources of revenue.
Sell ad space on your tickets and emails
Add an option to refund tickets
Adjust your sales curve
Modulate prices based on arrival and departure times
Identify who is visiting each booth
Segment your offer
Set-up brand activation campaigns
Look for your best customers
1. Sell ad space on your tickets and emails
Event tickets offer an unparalleled advantage: ad space. You should consider selling ad space to a sponsor or business partner who is interested in being promoted using a logo or insert. It has become increasingly common in the sports industry over the past 25 years.
On the left, a festival ticket without sponsors displayed. On the right, a football game ticket with sponsors.
You can also use this in the emails you send to your attendees — order confirmation, last minute information, etc. You can also include promo codes for the services offered by your partners. They are often interested in this as it’s a marketing campaign with an easy-to-quantify ROI.
Traditional cancellation insurance enables events to refund attendees who purchased insurance cover when they ask for a refund on the grounds mentioned and accepted by the T&C. Generally speaking, the revenues of insurance cover expenses are shared between the professional insurance provider and the event planner.
Two major festivals have collaborated with Weezevent to set-up an alternative to the traditional insurance. The idea is to offer a refund option. It doesn’t require the involvement of an insurance provider as it is a marketing and sales campaign. Festival goers can ask for the ticket to be refunded — without justification — until a certain time before the event, to protect the event planner from last minute cancellations for weather-related reasons — let’s say a month before the event.
On average, we have observed a 30% adoption rate to this option, with a price of around 7.5% of the total ticket price. About 5% of those who purchased the option actually ask for a refund. A festival welcoming 10,000 people on a weekend pass worth £100 can earn an extra £7,500 by offering such an option under the conditions mentioned above.
3. Adjust your sales curve
The challenge for events such as festivals and parties is to run campaigns so as to smooth out their ticket sales curve or at least reduce the dips between start and end of sales. The aim is to sell early because the people purchasing their tickets first will encourage their friends to do the same. Demand creates demand. With this in mind, it may be useful to offer discounted prices at the start of sales period — early bird tickets for instance.
Depending on each event’s situation, we also recommend to run campaigns based on current events or key milestones — Black Friday, Halloween, Father’s Day, etc. — to sell more tickets during historically low sales periods.
The danger of an inverted bell curve is that you are making as many sales at the last minute as you are at the start, and any factor may impact these last minute sales — weather conditions, an artist cancelling their show, transport strike, etc.
The 3 typical sales curves in the event industry.
4. Modulate prices based on arrival and departure times
It is common practice in the clubbing world: entry to the party is free until a given hour, after which any new entrant pays to get in. This encourages people to come earlier and purchase food & drinks on site. It also makes it easier to manage crowds as you’ll avoid having waves of people arriving just before the headliner starts performing.
Another example comes from U.S. football stadiums where parking is free for people leaving 2 hours after the end of the game. It means less traffic and increases consumption of food & drinks on site.
Get inspired by cinemas and karting clubs — tickets are sold for more than the standard price on Saturday afternoons and at discounted prices on Tuesday mornings for instance.
5. Identify who is visiting each booth
At trade shows, entrance is generally free for the audience, and the exhibitors pay for their booth. The event can offer its partners to scan the badge of each visitor using a QR code reader in order to create a database that they will then be able to contact based on their goals. This practice enables exhibitors to identify the people who stopped by their booth, or calculate the return on investment if a purchase is made at a later date, etc.
We can imagine setting this up for festivals or any other event partnering with businesses — using tickets or cashless wristbands. You can give your partners the possibility to run targeted marketing campaigns using the list of people who visited their booth — interaction, game, promo code, gift, etc.
The number of people who visited a booth, and therefore the exposure you offer, suddenly become quantifiable for your current and future partners.
Airlines earn a third of their revenues on a traditional flight from the 10% of tickets sold at Business class fare — La Tribune. Part of your audience is willing to pay more for additional services, whatever they may be. On a flight, it includes priority access to save time, additional space and access to the lounge but it’s up to you to imagine what your event’s premium offer can be.
Priority access alone is easy to set up and can be applied to any type of event.
7. Segment your offer
In France, access to a festival’s VIP area is generally limited to business partners, sponsors, elected officials and the event planner’s entourage. It is rarely open to the general public. Events don’t offer the option to pay more to access the VIP area for those who wish it, although it is common practice in the U.K. and the U.S. when the VIP area is large enough to welcome more people than the aforementioned traditional VIPs.
At the same time, some of our clients sell tickets for Meet & Greets — where you get to meet an artist for a few minutes, have lunch with a celebrity, etc. Nowadays, organising an event is not enough, you need to create experiences and unique moments for attendees.
Another type of audience — already VIP — can also be offered experiences exceeding their expectations. Cognac Blues Passion — a user of Weezevent’s ticketing, access control and cashless services — established partnerships with many Cognac houses. The latter then invite their best customers to dine with the festival headliners at Castles nearby the event. Cognac houses do this each year because getting their customers to spend an evening with a famous artist responds to a very specific and unique need. It is not easy to organise by it can definitely be worth it.
Finally, you should think about the festival’s backstage area, where there is often just as much to see as on stage. It is fascinating to see behind the scenes, as well as the media organisation. Les Vieilles Charrues festival organises backstage tours for their sponsors. Every festival can offer this type of service, but you should be mindful not to turn it into a “visit to the zoo” or an “amusement park”.
Make the most of your cashless system
8. Set-up brand activation campaigns
Brand activation is increasingly common, especially in the U.S. It means offering your partner brands the chance to run campaigns to encourage attendees to consume their products. That is what happened at Plages Électroniques festival in Cannes, where purchase of a RedBull drink using a cashless wristband gave access to a VIP area. Access rights were automatically enabled on the wristband at the time of purchase thanks to Weezevent’s tech.
Agencies working with this type of brands are used to designing this kind of campaign. You just need to find a tech service provider with the ability to run it.
Same as tickets, cashless wristbands and cards have enough visible space to display a logo or an ad. Nowadays, only 40% of festivals working with Weezevent have created partnerships for their cashless cards or wristbands. However, banks and other payment solutions are keen to advertise on these supports, particularly when they are launching new offers. It is a good way for them to display their modernity and speak to a younger audience.
Through cashless payment systems, you can identify the people who consume the most at your events. A festival can have up to 100 people spending £400 each. You should consider triggering campaigns to thank them and ensure that they will attend your next event. You can even go so far as to invite them to increase their loyalty and encourage them to bring their friends.
It may be tempting to resort to specialist retailers to sell tickets for your event. However, you need to take care that these sometimes powerful players don’t run communication campaigns that would affect your own sales and your business. To find out more about these risky practices, read our article about ticket jacking : My retailer ticket-jacked me.
Local councils tend to decrease subsidies to event organisers. One tip you can use to make them believe in your project is to show them how the local community will benefit. Ask your attendees to let you know where they live and then go to your local council and tell them that your event will generate x amount of nights at local accommodations, x amount of meals, and £x of benefits for the city and its shopkeepers. It may not increase the amount of subsidies you receive but you will at least ensure you receive it for years to come.
This is just an example, and you can create the perfect form to best help you collect the right data and use it well.
Our WeezTarget service, in partnership with Greencopper, helps you encourage attendees to create or top-up a cashless account. You can also offer your partners the possibility to send a message to all attendees who downloaded the event’s app. The message can be “Welcome to [name of the event], head to [name of the partner]’s booth to try and win exclusive gifts!”. Targeted and measurable, mobile notifications are one of the major trends often used at events, and they’re here to stay.
With these 13 ideas, you can start thinking of ways to optimise and sustain your event’s revenue. Whatever the themes mentioned, Weezevent can support you in setting-up innovative tech solutions that are easy to roll-out. Find out more about our other services now by clicking below:
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We live in a representative democratic society that evolved from the rise of constitutional republics like France and America in the late 18th Century. This resulted in the emergence of modern constitutions governing the legal behaviour of political leaders, supported by accounting frameworks for citizenship. Governments now manage taxation, legal process and border controls by issuing identity documentation, but as we spend more time online our real world identity overlaps our emerging digital identity and vice versa leading to governments becoming “digital by default” as citizen identity documentation is transformed into data. This process is useful for navigating the digital realm but it lacks democratic accountability, creating a shift in representation from government to private enterprise where information is easily shared without consent, enabling misrepresentation and fraud.
In response to these challenges the UK government attempted the digitisation of state processes with a National Identity Register, holding fifty categories of information on every British citizen, but this was scrapped in 2010 over human rights and security concerns. More recently at the 2011 e-G8 summit, President Sarkozy of France and Eric Schmidt of Google argued ‘who could best build the networked society’: big government or the corporations? Ben Hammersley, in his British Council lecture then argued ‘that we are moving to networked societies, but we do not yet know how to build them’. Meanwhile global online communities continue to evolve regardless, with over 900 million users signed up to Facebook actively transacting personal data from identity accounts designed to optimise corporate advertising revenues.
Citizens, who nominally hand over their collective power to the state at election time, now need more control of how their identity is represented as both governments and corporations make decisions on our behalf; data protection law needs to be extended to the intellectual property rights of the digital self. Governments could begin translating passports, driving licenses and birth certificates into online citizen accounts that embrace human rights, by granting appropriate charters for citizens’ to represent themselves digitally. ‘True Identity’ accounts, a form of digital passport, could then provide a unique master key for authenticating digital transactions with utilities, banks and social networks, without handing over data to second or third party providers.
Online citizen accounts, chartered by government for identity creates opportunities for an alternative peer2peer economy network to emerge for transacting money, including layers of banking, savings and loans. A financial network without the expensive costs imposed by service providers, only using money issued by government, guaranteed by users through identity accounts. This would enable all currency to be invested back into the social environmental economy to create a robust utility focused solely on the needs of the community that it served. From these citizen-centric themes trust could evolve to transform hierarchical representative democracy into a participatory network society.
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Anonymous 30 June 2012 at 01:41
You won't see such initiatives coming from the centralised corporate oligarchy that is the UK, though. Scandinavia might have the right political culture (with a much stronger commitment to social democracy, and an aversion to invasions of privacy). You might find more decentralised administrations getting interested, possibly even some US administrations, at the state level.
I would suggest, though, that there's already the scope for alternative means of working, transacting, etc.: what Gramsci called the 'radical infrastructure': hegemony isn't going to go away just because we have digital passports, not if those passports remain controlled by the state. As ever life will remain a constant effort to live in decolonised and democratic way, working and collaborating to, as far as possible, retain one's autonomy in a world where others are always seeking to erode it and extract capital from you at the personal level. The first step is to recognise the morally illegitimate nature of government.
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Unless research comes out specifying what about the marketing isn't working, the problem is that women are treated as a niche
Tanaya Macheel | March 09, 2018
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Retail banks are missing out on $15 billion in global revenue thanks to a gender gap in access to checking and savings accounts.
A BNY Mellon report published last week in collaboration with the UN, cites flaws in design and marketing that make financial products less accessible to women than they are to men. For example, women tend to be in the workforce for a shorter period of time but also tend to live longer than men, so insurance or retirement savings products and the marketing for them needs a refresh, said Heidi DuBois, BNY Mellon’s global head of corporate social responsibility and social finance.
The report identifies gender gaps on other products; financial institutions are missing out on another $7 billion in credit card revenue, $14 billion in personal loans and $4 billion in housing, the report says.
There’s no shortage of headlines and reports about how companies fall short in marketing to women: just look here, here and here. In this installment of Confessions, in which we trade anonymity in exchange for honesty, we spoke with a marketing expert who spent a decade in large financial institutions like Citi and Bank of America and now works at a fintech company, who says overarching statements about marketing “problems” are misguided and unless research comes out specifying what about the marketing isn’t working, the problem is that women are treated as a niche.
Do banks really fall short in marketing to women?
When I see the word marketing problem it makes my skin itch. Guess what that means: that women complain more, or that they read the fine print. And this is true. I find that vague “marketing problem” as a bit of a catch-all that women question things.
What’s the biggest misconception about this kind of research, which itself can be a form of marketing?
The idea that this is a market that needs development and specialized communication or a targeted approach in and of itself is not really the issue. There are things that just fundamentally create barriers to marketing success when it comes to inclusiveness. And shame on them for not defining it. Without defining it we’re going to leave it to people like me to define it based on our experiences and observations, which of course are not the most flattering.
When you see that in a report that doesn’t back it up, how do you interpret the problem?
When they say “marketing to women” I think that means they’re a little harder to pull one over on. Women are very observant and tend to take a cursory glance at the fine print. They look at fees, account minimums, check charges, check fees. They definitely are comparison shoppers and are more careful about how they choose things.
How does that measure against your experience in financial institutions?
When we had phone lines light up on a particular issue, more often than not it was the women who made the calls and asked questions about fees and other parts of the fine print.
What then is the opportunity for banks to improve marketing to women?
I’ve seen us spend millions of dollars in target marketing money toward women — we are almost 51 percent of the population, we’re not a target market. We say, “well so what, we’re still trying” but what that means is it might be a narrowly defined effort that has a life span that includes initiatives developed in some sort of marketing lab, not with real people. So it feels like a targeted marketing campaign. We might get a little pop from it and we would be heartened by that but over the long term, it just never worked. It was just sunk money.
What are your biggest problems with the status quo?
Fundamentally, that banks are selling it. Women tend to not like to be sold to, they like to have problems solved, know and stick firmly to what they want when they go into these settings. When they open a business banking account, end of story. I did not want a business savings account, I did not want a business investment account, I did not want with a swipe of a keystroke you to approve other areas of the bank to reach out and try to market to me.
There’s research that shows millennial men tend to be better bank customers than women, based on how many referrals they bring. Does that surprise you and is there a correlation?
In terms of the patriarchal structure of financial services’ patriarchal infrastructures, men tend to be more “assertive” and say things like “I got this great deal at X.” Culturally they talk more about money and investment vehicles than women do. It doesn’t surprise me terribly that men are more likely to make referrals. Is the flip side that women are more likely to say “stay away from that place”? — that also might qualify as a “marketing problem.”
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A lonely man, born in war, unwanted by many in his family from the time of his birth, whose very existence was considered to be “a problem” and who later went on to revolutionize the worlds of fashion, beauty, photography, and perfumery. It is the story of a visionary called Serge Lutens.
He may be the darling of the perfume world now, just as he was once the rising young star in both the fashion and beauty industry, but Serge Lutens’ origins are shrouded in some mystery. It is surprising, for even though he is, by all accounts, an intensely private man, he is also an incredibly famous one. In fact, his accomplishments from the 1980s to today are so well known that I found it unusual that there was rarely much talk about his early years or his background, especially on a personal level.
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I ended up discovering more than I had expected, including the extent of his difficult childhood, the scars he bears, his genius and his accomplishments, but also many things about his philosophy to perfumery. So, this will be a two-part series with Part I focusing on Serge Lutens’ background and biography: his childhood, early years, and the events that have shaped him. Part II will focus on perfumery and his philosophy towards it. It will cover such things as, for example, his views on whether perfumes are aphrodisiacs, what he thinks about fragrances being unisex, and how his creations are, ultimately, the search for his own identity.
I’ve always been a die-hard admirer of Serge Lutens, but I was rather awed by all I learnt, as well as a little heartbroken for him. I hope you enjoy the story of the solitary visionary who brushed off his painful origins and persevered like a triumphant Sisyphus to take the worlds of beauty, art, photography, and perfumery by storm, before transforming them all forever.
Serge Lutens was born during WWII, on March 14th, 1942 in Lille, in northern France. He was not wanted, at least not by his father or his grandparents. In fact, it seems the tiny baby was born from adultery which is something that makes absolutely no difference today, but it did back then, especially in Pétain’s Vichy France where women (but not men) could be severely punished under the law. In the Lescure article, Serge Lutens’ painful childhood is laid bare — and it’s not easy to read:
Serge Lutens was wanted by his mother. But she was the only one who wanted him. His father didn’t want her to keep the baby. The grandparents wanted nothing to do with “this woman” for their son. But she stood her ground, despite Serge’s father, despite a new husband, despite Pétain’s law that targeted women for adultery. A courageous mother, liberated in fact, despite her lowly station in life, despite everything.
Soon after his birth, at just a few weeks of age, baby Serge was removed from his mother, and put into what would be the first of several foster care homes. That fact is borne out not only by the official biography on the Lutens website, but also by a 2013 interview with the British newspaper, The Independent, entitled “Master perfumer Serge Lutens: ‘I don’t want to be recognised or famous‘.”
There, the famously shy Lutens opens up a little about his difficult childhood and how “the lack of a maternal figure had a profound effect on him.”
“I was born in the midst of the Second World War,” he says. “At the time, my mother was married and it was a complex situation. She was unfaithful to her husband.”
“My dad is not German,” he jokes. “Let me just be clear about that. But my mum had to give me up because if she hadn’t, the laws at the time meant she would have been punished as an adulteress. She did it in order to protect me and protect herself. My mum didn’t abandon me, but it means that I didn’t see her that much and I didn’t have a motherly character in my life. My personality was influenced by that.”
Lutens has spoken previously of his “blurred identity”, partly influenced by his illegitimacy. It is a subject that he has only spoken of in a veiled way before, but in person he shrugs it off. “It’s just a normal story,” he says. “All these things are seen through the light of your own experience.”
“All my life I went from one foster family to another, and this great instability provided a great opportunity for me to be able to work on myself, to write life in a way that wasn’t planned originally.”
Despite being constantly shuttled around, and the loss of a real home or mother figure, it would seem that the very young Lutens did see his mother on occasion as a toddler. According to, the Lescure interview with Monsieur Lutens, it might have been more of an on-and-off-again thing in the early years, perhaps due to a mother’s natural fear for her baby during the terrifying time of war and Nazi occupation.
At the very least, he saw her on one occasion in 1943, in an incident he recounted to Pierre Lescure and whose painful, traumatic memories have even been rendered concrete in the architectural structure of his Paris headquarters today:
Source: smh.com.au
At the center of the boutique gallery, anchored in the floor, at the heart of the Royal Palace, is a massive spiral stairway that seems to spin into infinity. It takes us up to the floor. The deep, intimate, violent and artistic relationship Serge Lutens had with his mother was forced in a stairwell in Northern France in 1943 under a Nazi bombardment. “There was a warning siren. I can still see my mother’s empty eyes — empty of everything but fear. For me and for herself. We go down to a bomb shelter. I’m very small, but the memory is very precise. Everyone squeezes together. And I literally lose my mother. I am squashed by grownups. At the all-clear, I see myself being jostled and bumped, climbing this interminable rusty staircase, hanging onto the honeycomb-like surface of each step. We found each other, but the terrifying vertigo of the stairway for me is the loss of my mother.
Serge Lutens may have been only a year old or 18-months at the time of that event in 1943, but it clearly left a mark. (For those of you who wonder about how a child so young may have such a detailed memory of an incident, there are apparently some studies from child psychologists and neurologists on “event memory,” which claim that toddlers can indeed recall deep trauma, even if they can’t verbalize it at the time. I’m am wholly unqualified to speak on either issue, and am merely quoting Lutens’ comments to the interviewer.)
Whatever the precise nature of his memories, I think the issue of his mother is the key to understanding Serge Lutens. As the Lescure article makes clear, it is the context for everything that drives him:
Serge Lutens’s discoveries since the early 60’s have become historic land-marks in womens’ beauty and womens’ lives. “In this woman’s life,” Serge insists. He hates when you talk about women. That says it all. For him, it’s “this woman,” his own double, whom he reinvents in every photograph, dress, makeup, makeup design, or perfume.
Source: Serge Lutens website.
And “this woman” is really just his mother. As Pierre Lescure emphasizes throughout the article, Serge Lutens’ mother is his ultimate muse and source of creativity. He is never far from her, mentally and emotionally, and has always sought to keep her near. In a moment of philosophical and Freudian symbolism, Monsieur Lutens told the journalist, “I invented her so I could exist.” She is the one whom he is ultimately and symbolically always capturing — regardless of medium, whether it is photography, makeup, fashion, or perfumery. Thus, he, “whom his father always more or less intentionally melded with his mother” has now explicitly and defiantly melded himself with her.
According to Lescure, “[t]hese fragile beginnings, the solitary path, the double life, he and she makes him a sort of anti-Lagerfeld.” Which may explain, in part, why the fashion visionary to whom Lutens feels most connected is Yves St. Laurent. “Like Yves, Lutens ‘started as a problem.'” And like St. Laurent, Lutens worked incredibly hard from an extremely young age to start on his road to success.
In 1956, at the age of 14, Lutens was sent off to work “at a bourgeois hair salon in [Lille, in] northern France.” He hated it. The official biography on his website states,
he was given a job against his will – he would have preferred being an actor – in a beauty salon in his native city.
Two years later, he had already established the feminine hallmarks that he would make his own: eye shadow, ethereally beautiful skin, short hair plastered down. He also became known for the colour black, from which he never deviated. He confirmed his tastes and his choices with the female friends of his whom he photographed.
There, in that beauty salon, the teenage apprentice hair-dresser absorbed everything like a sponge, and took photographs all the while. To quote from the Lescure piece:
He observes authentic versus fake elegance, learns how to do everything, and how to adapt everything. Like an extension of his arm and his eye, his simple little camera is always with him.
War, unfortunately, had not finished with Serge Lutens. This was France in the late 1950s, after all, and the Algerian war was raging on. It was a conflict which I studied quite a bit at one time, and you cannot begin to imagine its impact on France. It was a war that threatened to ignite the country into a civil war, and there was almost a military coup which sought to topple the French government. Like all young men, Serge Lutens was subject to national military service; in 1960, at the age of 18, he was called up. The crucible of violence had its impact, and when his one-year period of conscription was over, Serge Lutens decided to forever change his life. Around 1961 or so, he left his hometown of Lille, and made his way to Paris.
Helped by a friend, and carrying large photos that he had taken with his tiny camera, Serge Lutens sought to make it big in the capitol. It wasn’t easy at first; the official bio on his website states, elliptically and obliquely, that he experienced a time of “insecurity and need.” Then, in 1962, at the age of 20, he contacted Vogue. “For him, this magazine represented the essence of beauty: a sort of convent that he mythologised.” And, thanks to those photos and his little Instamatic that he had taken everywhere with him while working as a teenager in Lille, he got the attention of Vogue’s legendary Editor-in-Chief, Edmonde Charles Roux. To quote from the Lescure piece:
His Instamatic would wind up opening some of the very best doors. He comes to Paris in ’62. He is 20. He brings his photographs to the great Edmond [sic] Charles Roux’s Vogue, at Place du Palais Bourbon. At Elle, the […] very young Lutens would be called upon whenever there was an emergency: a photo, the perfect jewelry to complete a shoot, the Christmas edition going to press in 3 days… Quick, quick, Serge, we need an idea! The man in black would become indispensable.
At the age of 20, he entered French Vogue – whose editor-in-chief was then academician Edmonde Charles- Roux – with a portfolio in hand. He contributed to it as a photographer, along with great names like Guy Bourdin, Richard Avedon or Helmut Newton.
Actually, the young Lutens was such an instant star, that he worked with everyone, not just Vogue. All the magazines came calling, from Elle to Jardin des Modes and Harper’s Bazaar. He collaborated with the most famous photographers, while also pursuing his own art. It wasn’t just Richard Avedon, Guy Bourdin, or Helmut Newton, but also Bob Richardson, the great Irving Penn, and every other photo legend.
Serge Lutens wasn’t done yet. There were new worlds to conquer, and he did so when Christian Dior came calling. It was 1968, and though Serge Lutens was very young, his genius and versatility were clear to all. So, when one of the most prestigious fashion houses of all time decided that they wanted to expand into a new venture called “make-up,” they entrusted it to a 26-year old photographer and hairdresser.
Yes, it is Serge Lutens who is responsible for the invention of fashion house “makeup” as we know it today. He had already created such a buzz that, as the Lescure article makes clear, Dior and the legendary Mark Bohan turned over their entire plan “to ‘create’ make-up,” along with the development of an entire range of products, to Paris’ young, new star. Ironically, despite his love of black and his insistence on wearing nothing but black like his other heroes, Chanel and St. Laurent, Lutens would be most successful in white. According to the Lescure piece, it was the use of that unexpected colour in makeup which made the Lutens line so revolutionary. The result was a blockbuster hit, for the both of them, and a life of “Travel, luxury, airplanes, Rolls-Royces.”
In the 1970s, Lutens continued his meteoric rise. The famous editor-in-chief of American Vogue, Diana Vreeland, was unstinting in her enthusiasm and put his face on Vogue’s cover with the headline: “Serge Lutens, Revolution of Make-up!” To quote his official bio on the Lutens website, “His success was resounding. Serge Lutens became the symbol of the freedom created through makeup, for a whole new generation.”
It still wasn’t enough. Lutens started to explore different artistic ventures, and succeeded brilliantly each and every time. In 1972, according to Wikipedia, his series of photographs (inspired by such famous painters as Claude Monet, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Pablo Picasso and Amedeo Modigliani) was impressive enough to be shown at the prestigious Guggenheim Museum in New York. In 1974, he made several short films based on his passion for movies and the legendary actresses in them. They were good enough to get shown at the famous Cannes Films Festival.
During this time, he also travelled widely, especially to Morocco and Japan, two countries whose very different cultures would impact him enormously in years to come.
The 1980s mark the start of the period in Lutens’ life which most people know about today. It was the beginning of his Shiseido era. As his official biography explains:
in 1980, […] he signed on with Shiseido for a collaboration that was to enable the Japanese cosmetics group, until then unknown on the international scene, to establish such a powerful visual identity that it became one of the world’s leading market players in the 1980’s and ‘90’s.
Lutens created makeup for the company, designed its packaging, took photographs, and sought to reinvented Shiseido’s entire image, while also expanding their business into foreign markets. It is all thanks to Serge Lutens that Shiseido, today, is a market force and beauty giant. However, his success wasn’t limited just to beauty, marketing, and business development. Throughout the 1980s, he also shot various advertising campaigns and films for Shiseido. He was so brilliant, he won two ‘Lions d’Or‘ at the International Advertising Film Festival.
Self-portrait in 1986, via The Independent
All these conquered worlds, but it still wasn’t enough for the versatile, seemingly restless genius. Lutens now decided to venture out to explore a totally new area of beauty and art: perfume. He became Shiseido’s Master-Perfumer, and released their first fragrance. Everyone has heard about his famous 1992 creation, Feminité du Bois, for the company, but what some people don’t realise is that the very first Lutens fragrance actually came a whole decade earlier. To quote his website biography, in 1982, “he conceived Nombre Noir, his first perfume, dressed in lustrous black on matte black, a concept that foreshadowed the ubiquitous codes of the 1990’s.”
Source: Fragrantica
Nombre Noir was a masterpiece, according to all who spoke about it to the Independent for their Lutens profile (linked up above):
[It] “burnt a hole into everyone’s collective memory”, according to Chandler Burr, former New York Times perfume critic, in his book The Emperor of Scent, which chronicles the work of ‘nose’ Luca Turin. Turin, for his part, classifies Nombre Noir “just too wonderful for words, one of the five great perfumes of the world”. No longer in production, but still a favourite among fragrance-lovers, a 60ml bottle is listed on eBay for $999 (£614) at the time of writing.
In 1992, Serge Lutens established his perfume headquarters at Les Salons du Palais Royal, but he was still working under Shiseido’s umbrella. Then, in 2000, with Shiseido’s financial backing and blessing, he went independent and launched his own, eponymous, niche brand. In all cases, however, whether it was perfume for Shiseido or creations for his own house, the effect was the same: he revolutionized the field of perfumery just as he had done decades before in beauty. By 2007, the range, depth, and impact of his decades-long work across various artistic platforms resulted in Serge Lutens being awarded the title “Commandeur des Arts et Lettres” by the French government.
No matter which world he conquered, the emotional truth seems to be that he did so not for all women (plural), but always just for “‘this woman‘.” According to Pierre Lescure, Serge Lutens hates it when people talk about “women’s lives,” and corrects them to talk about “this” woman, singular. And that abstract, unnamed, representative, singular woman really seems to be one, very real, flesh-and-blood woman: his mother. Everything he has done seems to be in homage to her, in an attempt to symbolically meld himself, through different artistic mediums, to the one woman from whose arms he was ripped away in infancy. It is all for her, a woman “of great silences” who told him at some unstated, undetermined time: “‘Now it’s your turn. You must go on without me.'”
I’m not a psychologist, but it’s hard to escape the feeling that Freud would have had a field day by Serge Lutens’ symbolic attempts to return to his mother’s womb through the exploration of every possible artistic medium concerning women. Even that great spiral staircase in Les Palais Royale has Freudian meaning, particularly in light of Serge Lutens’ stairwell trauma that night back in 1943. Please don’t think I’m making judgments; I am not. We all bear childhood scars, but some of us have suffered more than others. And, frankly, my heart goes out to Monsieur Lutens for what clearly seems to be an emotionally devastating childhood.
Whatever the past or the source of his inspiration, there is no doubt that Serge Lutens’ artistic homage to the famous abstract “woman,” singular, results in work that is absolutely stunning. From the Shiseido ads of the 1990s that reference modern art (and Dada-ism), to his stylistic endeavours and marketing, he has a style that is incredibly powerful, eye-catching and provocative. Take a look, for example, at some of his work in the 2012 Dalia Air Magazine piece hidden in the bowels of the Lutens website, the photos shown on the website of the French newspaper, Le Monde, or any of the Shiseido ads easily found on the web:
We are all shaped by our past and, as Thomas Hardy once wrote in Tess of the d’Urbervilles, “experience is as to intensity and not as to duration.” Serge Lutens began his life in war and emotional trauma, but he used those experiences as a wellspring from which to draw strength and to overcome all obstacles. A prodigy and genius, he took the beauty and fashion world by storm, changing their face forever, before eventually setting his sights on the world of perfumery. In Part II, we will explore that world and his fragrance philosophy.
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I’m speechless in awe, and more grateful than you know for this insight into the man and the artist who changed the game for me. I think that if I can thank anyone at all for that descent into the fragrant maelstrom that is perfume bogging, it would be M. Lutens. Thanks to your post, a lot of things that eluded me before have fallen into place. Thank you.
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 3:55 pm said:
I’m so touched, Tarleisio. Thank you for your very kind comments about the article. I share your admiration for both the man and the artist, so I know what it’s like to finally have a little bit more information on him, to see the full extent of his achievements, and to sit back with your jaw agape at all that he has done. It’s as though the pieces have finally fallen into place — to some small extent, at least. You should have seen my face when I stumbled upon that article’s discussion of his childhood. I was blown away, heartbroken, stunned, and speechless, too. In other words, I understand your reaction full well!
Kevin on August 30, 2013 at 7:35 am said:
What a fascinating story – thank you for sharing it with your readers! I have to say, I did side-eye a little at his recollection of being with his mother in the staircase in 1943. Not to say it was impossible that he would remember that, but having done quite a bit of research in the area, it would be very, very, very unusual, especially for a male child (girls have first memories earlier than boys) to have a memory, especially one so vivid, before the age of 2. What is more likely, however, is that he saw his mother at a later point in her childhood and she told him the story, and he filled in the gaps. False memories are very strong and are remembered more concretely and with far greater detail than actual memories. Just as a note, false memory in this case isn’t something that didn’t happen (I don’t at all doubt the veracity of the story in war-torn France), but rather something he doesn’t actually remember but that he re-created using other information.
But honestly, none of that *truly* matters, I just thought I would share it. His childhood, regardless of this memory, was most certainly a traumatic one – or at least a very chaotic one. I can’t imagine surmounting all of those issues and becoming such a huge success. Clearly, the ambition he demonstrated in spite of such an unenviable childhood speaks volumes about the man himself.
It was really just so interesting to read more about the man behind the scents. Can’t wait for part II!
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:
I know exactly what you mean with regard to the memory issue: first-hand memory knowledge, versus a sort of hearsay memory knowledge where the gaps were filled in by others, even though one was actually there onself. That said, one of my good friends is a shrink in Paris, and she’s told me some amazing stories in new research about the age at which children can feel trauma and react to its triggers, even if they are too young to verbalise it. The stories are a bit akin to a Pavlovian reaction to triggers that the child cannot consciously identify or know. So, perhaps, stairwells were something like that in the young mind of Serge Lutens, with the full reasons of why being filled in and clarified much, much later.
That said, as you noted, it really doesn’t matter. Experience and trauma are subjective, and whatever the specific details, his childhood obviously had a profound affect upon him (as it would on anyone!) and impacted the man that he grew up to be. I find it all somewhat heartbreaking, to be honest, no matter how philosophical and assured he is about it himself. I wonder if I would have had his strength to put things aside in quite the same way, and a part of me doubts it. All in all, I have to fight to suppress the desire to give Uncle Serge a big hug.
lakimysumami on August 30, 2013 at 7:39 am said:
I totally agree with Tarleisio! Thank you for this, beautiful work.
My perfume life changed after smelling SL scents. Bois oriental and Tubereuse Criminelle, were my first picks!
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
Thank you so much, Silvia, for your kind words. I’m glad you liked it and that it shed some light on a man whose fragrances impacted your perfume journey so much.
Tora on August 30, 2013 at 7:44 am said:
Wonderful. This glimpse into Mr. Luten’s past is enlightening, and his story quite remarkable. There is a dark lonely undercurrent to so many of his perfumes that I love. I view his olfactory work in a completely different category than the others in my collection. His story of hardship and rise to fame reminds me a little of the story of Vidal Sassoon. Knowing what you have now told us sheds a light of understanding on what muse drives his genius. I can’t wait for the rest of this story, and of course your interview with the man himself. I have one odd question. How did the monicker ‘Uncle’ get attached to his name? To me, that is such a familial and familiar term of endearment. Yet, the man himself seems to keep himself apart and alone. Curious about that… This is a brilliant piece, Kafka.
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:13 pm said:
I don’t know, dear Tora, how the moniker came about exactly, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t the French media which gave it to him at a certain point and it spread from there. His other, lesser used nickname of “Le Grand Serge” definitely sounds like something that would come from the press. And speaking of interviews, I highly doubt it will happen.
It was interesting that you brought up Vidal Sassoon, because I thought of him too. There are clear differences in terms of the extent of *lasting* success and a legacy that is direct-vs-indirect, but both men did have a similar start in some ways.
Jordan River on August 30, 2013 at 8:24 am said:
Bravo Kafka. I always wondered about the transition from Shiseido to independence. I look forward to Part 2.
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:15 pm said:
Sandi L on August 30, 2013 at 8:41 am said:
OMG! I truly loved this extraordinary piece. So enlightening and inspiring.
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:19 pm said:
Thank you so much, Sandi L. I’m really glad you found it interesting. You’re right, his life is definitely inspirational. I doubt I could have the strength to put aside so many painful experiences and obstacles, but then, he was a prodigy with remarkable inner fire and resilience.
two2ahorse on August 30, 2013 at 10:41 am said:
C’est magnifigue! Your research, your analysis, the photographs used in your exploration of Monsieur S. Lutens – no longer quite terra incognita. “Experience is as to intensity” – indeed! Thank you!
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:30 pm said:
Thank you, my dear. I’m glad you liked it, and that you noticed all the photos. Isn’t he incredibly talented??!! I can’t get over the sheer RANGE of his talents and versatility. Some of my non-perfume friends have found my utter obsession with Serge Lutens to be completely bewildering (I talk about him a LOT! lol), and would scratch their heads. I think they never understood just *why* I would talk about it with such reverential awe. It’s because they know nothing about him, so I plan to shove these two articles in their face as much as I can. At the very least, maybe a few of them will finally understand and think me a little less mad.
Ines on August 30, 2013 at 10:56 am said:
You really took your time with discovering all these things. It’s very interesting to read, although from my perspective, I can’t venture with my thinking into what is his aesthetic and how much it has to deal with his mother. I don’t think it’s easy eithet for oneself or for other people to guess or evenstudy that. I know our subconsciousness is a minefield of our experiences through life but I don’t think even a qualified person to ventute into it can really know why we act the way we do.
Hmmm, I never even knew I had my doubts about psychiatrists.
I hope this didn’t sound like criticism as it wasn’t meant as such. I think you did an amazing article. The one thing I am not sure after reading it though is does Mr. Lutens perceives women as individuals or just as an epytome of his imagined woman?
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 5:55 pm said:
If you don’t believe in psychology or psychoanalysis, is there an answer to your question? Does it even matter what it might be? If you don’t think qualified experts who have studied psychology can ever know the causes of human behavior and if you don’t accept Monsieur Lutens’ own analysis/opinion of the things that have shaped him, there seems no point in attempting to analyse anything at all to do with his behavior.
He himself has said explicitly to two different sources about the impact of his mother and his childhood on him, about his subsequently blurred identity, and about how he “invented her so [he] could exist.” If you think that things like childhood abandonment and an infant’s loss of his mother can’t impact a person, and if you believe Serge Lutens can’t know himself because not “even a qualified person…. can really know why we act the way we do,” then I’m afraid I’m the last person who should offer an opinion on the subject to you.
And, no, I am not taking your comments as criticism, but I do wonder about the question given your doubts about the field of psychology/psychiatry, and I guess I’m at a bit of a loss to know how to respond to that. But forgive any shortness in tone in this reply, as it has nothing to do with you. I’m completely exhausted and haven’t slept more than a few hours in total in a number of days now.
Ines on August 31, 2013 at 1:38 pm said:
Please, I didn’t read your comment as shortness. And you’re right, there is no answer to my question, it does seem rhetorical basically. It’s just, I think I’m egotistic in that regard, knowing yourself is not that easy. I don’t think we can ever completely understand ourselves, therefore, describing our experiences to a third person is bound not to be complete. That is basically my problem with psychiatrists. That said, I do believe they do some terrific work and help many people. And I do believe we can understand ourselves quite well – some people.
Still, I can’t help but hear Mr. Lutens’ words and beliefs as basically not woman-friendly. If all he does comes from the image of is mother, does he actually perceive other women as individuals worth of scrutiny at all?
I feel like I’m trying to be mean here when actually I’m trying to like the man even more. I’m a huge fan of his work, I just don’t want to lose my love and admiration.
P.S. I’ve read Undina’s comment below, and even though I don’t have such early memories, I know my boyfriend does. But even though we might not have early childohood memories, we do get influenced a lot by our experiences at that time. And even though this might sound as though I’m jumping into my mouth, I still don’t believe we can actually know how much those early years affect our lives. Because we don’t remember everything from that, our subconsciousness does.
I’m sorry, I’ll stop now. And please don’t feel any need to answer me, I’d rather you get enough sleep.
Now I’m off to read part 2. Thank you for taking time to bring the incredible person of Mr. Lutens closer to us.
VickyM on August 30, 2013 at 11:12 am said:
Wonderful story and truly very inspiring, despite a hard beginning in life, this man managed to become a wealthy, famous legend even if he only had his own self in his earlier years. He is actually very interesting considering he was capable of achieving all the things he did from a very young age, talented without a doubt, but on the other hand I feel as if he hasn´t been able to recuperate from his traumatic childhood entirely. I do understand how strong childhood trauma can be, since one of my earliest, vivid memories is from the time I was 3 years old. That particular day, which would have been a Saturday or Sunday, I woke up from my sleep to find myself entirely alone in my house, I started to look for my parents all over the house and discovering that I was alone, I still remember that terrible feeling of despair I felt, I thought I had been abandoned. So I tried to open the door of my house, but of course I was too small for that and I didn´t knew how to use the keys, then I wanted to use the phone to talk to someone but again I had no idea how to use it. So I did what I knew best, sit in front of the door and cry, a few minutes later which where an eternity to me, my mother arrived from the errands she had gone too, and held me and hugged me. She says she was absent for about 10 minutes, but in that period I sadly woke up, and had a trauma for six years, until when I was nine when I finally learned how to stay alone in my house. In the case of mister Lutens his childhood must have given him a life long trauma I truly feel sorry for him and I do believe that all he does has had as inspiration his mother. I think she should have been braver and had taken care of him no matter what, even if it meant having a harder life in the beginning, she should have protected and kept him. I wonder if he would have been the genius he became, had he had a normal, happy childhood?
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:44 pm said:
Thank you for sharing an experience that clearly impacted you deeply, dear Vicky. One of my favorite quotes is a line from Thomas Hardy that I used in the article, about the intensity of an experience mattering more than its duration. Things don’t have to last long to leave deep scars or to have a huge, long-term impact. Your childhood experience sounds like one of those.
As for Monsieur Lutens’ mother, I don’t think it’s fair to judge because we would inevitably be projecting modern views onto the past. It’s hard enough in today’s society to be a single mother in wartime, but can you imagine being kicked out by everyone you know, ostracized, smeared with the taint of having an illegitimate child, and having ZERO means of support? Women didn’t have careers back then. How would she have raised the child with no support from any family member, no job, and wartime deprivations? And all of that assumes that she wasn’t thrown in prison for the crime of adultery!! No, with all due respect, I don’t think she could have taken care of him, otherwise I think she would have.
Tara on August 30, 2013 at 3:23 pm said:
Such an amazing person with so many talents, not least of which the inner strength to become the man he has from such difficult beginnings. I have the utmost respect for him.
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:49 pm said:
I feel the exact same way.
Tim on August 30, 2013 at 4:30 pm said:
Fantastic article, looking forward to part 2. Wearing sarrasins today, recently acquired overlooked gems douce amere, chene and….I actually got my hands on a 4ml official sample of the fabled nombre noir. It still has its icy green rosy heart and smells so 80s in the best way. “Uncle Serge” has had a profound impact on my appreciation for the overáll aesthetic of perfumery – tous est merveilleux!
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:55 pm said:
You’re very welcome. I’m really glad you liked it, Tim. Part II is up already. How exciting that you got Nombre Noir! Utterly fab, you lucky devil, you!
Lavanya on August 30, 2013 at 4:51 pm said:
This is a lovely series and I look forward to re-reading it at leisure this weekend. I am a huge admirer of Serge Lutens (and Christopher Sheldrake) too and identify both with the aesthetics of the house as well as the ‘thought process’ revealed in his perfumes. So of course this article is a treat- Thank you!
Kafkaesque on August 30, 2013 at 4:59 pm said:
Hi Lavanya, welcome to the blog! Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to share your thoughts. It’s the Cult of Uncle Serge over here, so it’s always great to have another fellow admirer. I’m very glad you enjoyed the series. What is your favorite Lutens fragrance or, rather, since it may be too hard to narrow things down, what are your top 3 favorites?
Lavanya on August 31, 2013 at 1:03 am said:
Thanks Kafka! I have been dipping into your archives without commenting but had to comment on this one. I haven’t smelled many of the non-export scents since I’m reserving them for when (and if) I visit Paris. My absolute favorite is Tubereuse Criminelle (tuberose is my favorite flower ). I also love Un Lys..My third favorite would probably be Fleurs d’ Oranger.. All white florals for some reason. These are the only three that I have owned full bottles of, but I have decants of some of the others. Which are your favorites? Cuir Mauresque if I remember right from your about page?
Kafkaesque on August 31, 2013 at 5:40 pm said:
Well, it’s lovely that you finally decided to comment, Lavanya, and it means a lot to me that a piece on Uncle Serge was what did it. As for tuberose, it’s my favorite flower too and has been since childhood! When I lived in San Francisco, there was the florist by my office that always carried the long, elegant, heady stalks, and I would buy a few every Friday. Their opulent fragrance would scent my whole flat for a week! Given your love for tuberose, I’m not surprised that T/C would be your favorite Lutens. I haven’t tried Un Lys yet, though I have a large sample. Lilies are my second favorite flower, and I guess I dread that Un Lys will die on me. (The spectacular, stunning jasmine Lutens, A La Nuit, lasted a whole 20 minutes on my skin. )
My favorite Lutens would be Cuir Mauresque, Chergui, and Fille en Aiguilles, with De Profundis blowing them all out of the water. It is the most evocative, haunting, exquisite, emotional fragrance I’ve tried from him. It’s like a siren calling to you. Simply spectacular, and I’m not generally one to lose my mind over a purely floral scent. I think it might be my first Bell Jar, but we’ll see. One reason why I’m going through so many of the Paris Exclusives is so that I’ll know what to buy when I’m in Paris in October. LOL.
Lavanya on August 31, 2013 at 6:07 pm said:
Wow- I really need to try de Profundis. I was reading your list of favorite perfumes and we have a few common favorites like Puredistance M, Shalimar and Tolu (M and Shalimar are in my top 10). I tried Cuir Mauresque with too many other leathery ambers- I have a decant so I’ll try it again when the weather cools down. Do you like EdLO’s Rien? I can see you liking that one too.
Kafkaesque on August 31, 2013 at 7:03 pm said:
All last week, I meant to update that list of my favorites in the About Me section, and so I just did that. Thank you for the reminder. I haven’t tried ELDO’s Rien yet, though I have a sample. I never smell or even give the smallest, cursory sniff to a fragrance until I plan to review it because I want to have at least 8 hours to focus on it in full, without having any snap judgments or preconceptions from quick sniffs. That said, you and I must be on the same wavelength because Rien has been one of the fragrances I’m getting to review this week. LOL! (Are you reading my mind, Lavanya? ;)) From the teeny, minuscule little that I’ve already gleamed from you of your perfume tastes, it sounds like we may have a lot in common! There aren’t a lot of people who know and love “M,” especially women, but I think it’s utterly magnificent! And Tolu is such a beauty, too. I’ve been meaning to review more O/J, for the last 3 weeks, actually, but I’m rather terrified of the ISO E Super. It’s thoroughly put me off risking it again, especially as Ormonde Jayne’s Montabaco was a completely traumatic, scarring experience. *sigh*
You know, I’m *so* glad you’ve found the blog. Suzanne often raves about you, and she’s one of the people I adore the most in the blogosphere (as well as in general), so I’m really looking forward to getting to know you better. Especially since you’re a fellow Serge Lutens admirer!
Lavanya on August 31, 2013 at 8:14 pm said:
haha- Suzanne is such a darling- Though I don’t know if I deserve her compliments.
Actually I meant to ask you about OJ- since you hate ISO E Super.. lol. It *is* Linda Pilkington’s favorite raw material..:) I remember I got a slight discomfort at the back of my throat when I was testing the line a couple of years ago. Don’t know if that was because of ISO E Super. I have some EOs and absolutes and really I feel I ought to get some of the aroma chemicals such as the evil ISO E as reference but sometimes I’m worried that being able to pick out the chemicals might hinder my enjoyment of the perfume..Already I can pick out some synthetic musks in Amouage Lyric Woman that bother me sometimes in the heat (Though I LOOOVE Lyric – again in my current top 10)..My overall point is- I don’t know if I know what ISO E smells like. .:)
And I think Puredistance M is glorious too. It is one of the few ‘smooth’ perfumes that I adore, since I usually seem to favor rough edges.
Ok- I should probably stop..Otherwise I’ll probably end up recounting my life history here..:D
And yes nice to ‘meet’ you..:)
Kafkaesque on August 31, 2013 at 8:44 pm said:
Well, some people are totally anosmic to ISO E Super. Actually, the vast majority seem to be! So, perhaps you are one too, even if you can detect other synthetics. Perhaps your best bet to smell ISO E Super is to get a sample of Geza Schoens Molecule 01 fragrance, as that is almost 100% ISO E Super. *shiver* For some people, even if they can’t detect the aromachemical’s nuances and aroma, they can still tell it’s there by the migraine headache that they get from it.
So, if you test Molecule 01, and can’t detect anything (which, again, most people can’t with ISO E Super), then you may be home free and clear. Some people have reactions to totally different synthetics like Ambroxan, Hedione, Calone, the ghastly white musk, etc. It just happens to be ISO E Super that I’ve now become a radar detector for, and it’s solely because Montabaco inundated me with it to SUCH a MASSIVE extent, it made me hyper-sensitized to even the smallest drop of it. Since Geza Schoen did the whole Ormonde Jayne line, and since he loves the damn thing like no other, I’m really dreading testing any more from the house. I really hope you don’t share my issues with it, because ISO E Super is really in so many fragrances, it’s hard to escape it!
Lavanya on August 31, 2013 at 11:11 pm said:
Oh yeah- I’ve thought about sampling of Molecule 01 fragrance before but feel more compelled to do so now..:) I have a sample of ‘JHAG not a perfume’ which is supposed to be almost all Ambroxan so I think I know how that smells.I think I might order samples of ionone and calone from the ‘Perfumers Apprentice’.. maybe..:)
Kafkaesque on August 31, 2013 at 11:16 pm said:
Lavanya on August 31, 2013 at 8:33 pm said:
oh and looking forward to your review of Rien!
moonstone34 on August 30, 2013 at 6:22 pm said:
Wow! Serge Lutens is truly amazing. My heart aches reading about his childhood and the loneliness that he must have felt…The fact that he turned that around and went on to create such beauty in the world is truly inspiring. I look forward to reading part II.
Kafkaesque on August 31, 2013 at 5:10 pm said:
I’m so glad that you left the article with greater appreciation for the man himself. His perfumes are beautiful, but the man is something truly remarkable and special, in my opinion. One of my ultimate perfume heroes. xoxoxo
poodle on August 30, 2013 at 6:46 pm said:
I love when you do the historical posts. This was so interesting. Sad, but very interesting.
Kafkaesque on August 31, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:
You must not encourage me on the historical front, darling Poodle. You know how it is my weak spot, and it wouldn’t take much for me to turn the blog into something that is almost all about history. *grin* Teasing aside, I’m so glad you liked the post. In writing it, I was torn between wanting to bow down in awe at the range of his accomplishments, and just wanting to give him a hug. God only knows what would happen if I ever met Serge Lutens in person. lol
Undina on August 30, 2013 at 7:40 pm said:
There aren’t that many people history of whose life is interesting to me and there are not that many bloggers those biographies’ interpretations from whom I would be willing to spend time reading. This post is one of the rare examples of what I would want to read. Thank you, Kafka.
I can confirm that I have some recollections from my childhood when I was under 2 years old. Those are not coherent memories but rather very fragmented glimps but I know that they are mine, not transferred by my parents, since they are very precise, do not have any significance from the adult standpoint and have some references to things that couldn’t have happened later.
Kafkaesque on August 31, 2013 at 5:25 pm said:
Thank you, sweet Undina, it means a lot to me, especially given that you’re not particularly interested in biographies or history. I’m very touched. Just out of curiosity, what in specific made this sort of biographical treatment different? The range of what the man himself has accomplished, the more psychological aspects in the piece, or the photos of his more artistic side?
As for your young memories, I believe you. But you are a woman, so that fits with what Kevin says are the studies on this issue. He has some expertise in the matter of the psychological development of children, so I’m sure he’s right when he says it’s very, very, very rare for male infants/toddlers below a certain age to have full, crisp recollections of events. Fragmentary glimpses, yes, but full memories? Much rarer. Still, I’ve always thought that the important thing in assessing the impact of an event on a person is how THEY think it is important, subjectively and personally. So, whatever the precise nature of Monsieur Lutens’ memories, the only thing that really matters is how important they were for *him*, you know? And, clearly, they were very important.
Undina on August 31, 2013 at 11:10 pm said:
It’s easy! I do not care for most figures’ personal lives but Mr.Lutens is somebody with a really unusual vision when it comes to perfumes and esthetics. It might have been not enough had it been somebody else who wrote the post. But I read most of your posts (I skipped – partially! – some of your history-related ones). So these two factors came together – and I decided to read it. And I really enjoyed it
Wowzer dear Kafka! This is such a tribute to our Uncle Serge and I hope it gets noticed and that something magical happens. He is indeed an artist. I never realized that he designed and photographed the ads in addition to product development, etc. On a personal note, my desire to see the mothership for myself was what prompted me to take that crazy day trip to Paris.
Kafkaesque on August 31, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:
First, welcome back, Hajusuuri!!! It feels like you’ve been gone forever, and I’ve been counting down the time since the 23rd to see you again and to hear about your adventures. You’ll have to email me, especially about your time in Paris. As for the Lutens “mothership,” shouldn’t it be the Uncle-ship?
I’m very glad you liked the piece, sweetpea. As for the ads, you know, I used to see them constantly when I was a teenager in Paris but I never knew he was behind them. At the time, my mother kept raving about some new Japanese company that had the best skincare and makeup products, but since such things were of no meaning to me, I never really cared about the debut of something called “Shiseido.” I certainly had never heard of “Serge Lutens,” but, now, seeing all those photos, it brought such a huge smile to my face and such a trip down memory lane. I think I’m going to get one of the coffee table books that has all the Lutens art-work in it, because I find them absolutely riveting.
Suzanne on September 2, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:
You blow my mind, Kafkaesque. This is absolutely stellar – so fascinating in terms of the amazing man himself (and I knew darn little of his background, aside from his genius as a makeup artist), and so thoughtfully, thoroughly and tenderly written and laid out by you. If it’s hard to imagine the trauma of Monsieur Lutens’ childhood, it’s even more incredible – and awe-inspiring – to see the way he shaped his life, his career, his whole persona in the aftermath of that childhood.
I’m off to read Part Two now. But before I do I bow down before your greatness and blow you a huge kiss!!! (Of congratulations and gratitude.)
Kafkaesque on September 3, 2013 at 12:44 am said:
I’m so touched by your reply, dear Suzanne. Thank you. I don’t have words to tell you how much your words mean to me, but I’ll hold them close forever.
baconbiscuit212 on September 9, 2013 at 10:07 pm said:
Terrific, terrific, terrific! Best part about commenting late? I don’t have to wait for the next installments
Kafkaesque on September 10, 2013 at 2:28 am said:
I’m so glad you liked it, hon. I feel so much for that little boy in the photo. And so much awe at the extent and range of his accomplishments.
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When someone mentions the Virgin Mary, the words meek and mild always come to my mind. That’s why I was surprised when one of my former Pastors, in a sermon, said that Mary was brassy.
Brassy? I never thought of her that way. Most of the pictures I’ve seen of her have her holding baby Jesus and looking down on him and smiling. She was loving, obedient and devoted; but brassy?
When I asked Pastor later about it, he burst out laughing. He basically said yah, you’d have to be a little brassy to be able to handle what she had to handle. I looked up the definition of brassy and it was kind of harsh. It said it was a woman who was tastelessly showy or loud in appearance or manner. I don’t think that’s exactly what Pastor meant. I think he meant that she had to be tough to handle everything she was going to go through. And…I learned through more reading that she could be forward, outspoken and opinionated. She wasn’t a wimp. She needed to be a strong woman to go the path that was chosen for her. And she eagerly accepted it.
I decided to dig deeper and learn a little more about Mary. Let’s see what the bible can tell us about her.
Luke 1:26-33 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art though among women. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive in the womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord shall give unto him the throne of his father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Wow. Wouldn’t that be a surprise? She thought this was going to be just another ordinary day. Prophecies said that the Messiah would come from a virgin from the line of David. I can imagine every young, virgin girl from the line of David wondered if it would be her. That would be such a high honor to be chosen that I’m sure it seemed an impossible dream. Also, the angel tells her that she has found favor with God. Wow again. Such high praise! Does it get any better than that?
Luke 1: 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man.
When Zechariah was told that his wife, Elisabeth, would conceive; he asked the same question, but he asked it from a position of doubt. He questioned that God would or could actually do it. His punishment for unbelief was to be struck dumb (couldn’t speak) until the baby was born and named John.
Mary, however, never doubted. She was asking more for the technical answers. She believed it would happen, she just wanted to know how it was to be achieved.
Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefor also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
The angel answers her question, but did she understand? I know I don’t. What does it mean to have the power of the Highest overshadow you? I have no idea. In this lifetime, we’ll never know exactly how it happened. We only know it was a miracle.
This was such an honor to be chosen, but can you imagine how overwhelming it would be? To be chosen to be the mother of God’s Son? Yikes! What a responsibility!
Luke 1: 36- And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she has also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God, nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Isn’t Mary amazing? She never once thought of the sacrifice she would have to make. She put herself last and was willing to do this for God. Can you imagine having to go to your betrothed and tell him “Hey, I’m pregnant, but that’s okay because it’s God’s son. I didn’t do anything wrong.” How do you think that would go over?
Joseph, of course, didn’t believe her. Who would? Amazingly enough, he was such an honorable man that instead of wanting to lash out at her for “unfaithfulness,” he decided to end their engagement quietly so that she wouldn’t be disgraced. Little is said of Joseph, but he was an extraordinary man. (Which brings me to a little side thought: Jesus is the only baby I know of who got to pick his mom and step-dad out and of course, he did a great job.)
Another reason why Mary’s immediate and complete acceptance was incredible is because of the times they lived in. Women who were believed to be unfaithful to their husbands were stoned to death. Women who were pregnant outside of marriage were, at the very least, outcasts. She never flinched at all the adversity she could be facing. She didn’t know if Joseph would believe her or how he would react. She didn’t know if he would still marry her. She knew people would not believe it was God’s son she was carrying.
Mary told Joseph what happened and he didn’t believe her. The only other person she can talk to about it is Elisabeth. She rushes to Elisabeth’s home to see her. They have each other to share their excitement with. The Messiah promised to Israel (and the world) is finally coming and Mary can’t even tell anyone about it; except Joseph and Elisabeth. She has to keep this a secret; not only for her protection but for the protection of Jesus.
Elisabeth proclaims to Mary “blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” Elisabeth understood more than anyone what faith it took to believe something this miraculous. When the angel told Zechariah that his wife, Elisabeth, would have a child, he didn’t believe just because Elisabeth was old. Mary’s news was even more miraculous, yet she never doubted.
Read all of chapter one of Luke and you will hear about Mary going to visit Elisabeth and you will also read “Mary’s Song.” This is a song that Mary sings, praising God. This is one happy young lady (probably in her very early teens or maybe even as young as twelve) and the joy that she is feeling pours out in song. Beautiful.
Matthew 1: 18-25 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his Mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought upon these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: and knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.
Joseph deserves a little time here. His heart must have been broken when he wrongly thought Mary had cheated on him. He obviously loved her because first, he had chosen to marry her and second, even though he was crushed, he didn’t want her to be disgraced or hurt. This is not a typical reaction to be this considerate and concerned for the woman you think betrayed you. This is exactly why God chose Joseph. He was a man of faith and character.
The next thing that happens is the census.
Luke 2 vs. 1-7 At that time a proclamation was made by Caesar Augustus that all the inhabited world should be registered. This was the first census, undertaken while Cyrenius was Governor of Syria and everybody went to the town of his birth to be registered. Joseph went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to David’s town, Bethlehem in Judea, because he was a direct descendant of David, to be registered with his future wife, Mary, now in her later stages of her pregnancy. So it happened that it was while they were there in Bethlehem that she came to the end of her time. She gave birth to her first child, a son. And as there was no place for them inside the inn, she wrapped him up and laid him in a manger.
The census got them to the place where they needed to be to fulfill prophecy. The Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem. If we, pregnant women, have to travel in the later months, we are miserable, even though we’re in a comfortable, smooth-riding vehicle. Mary had to travel far on a donkey. I’m assuming they didn’t have comfy hotel rooms to sleep in each night. They didn’t have convenient rest stops available when needed either. This was not easy traveling, yet we don’t hear of any complaining from Joseph or Mary.
Luke 2 vs. 8-20 There were some shepherds living in the same part of the country, keeping guard throughout the night over their flocks in the open fields. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by their side, the splendor of the Lord blazed around them, and they were terror-stricken. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! Listen, I bring you glorious news of great joy which is for all people. This very day, in David’s town, a Savior has been born for you. He is Christ, the Lord. Let this prove it to you: you will find a baby, wrapped up and lying in a manger. And in a flash there appeared with the angel a vast host of the armies of Heaven, praising God and saying “Glory to God in the highest Heaven! Peace upon earth among men of goodwill!” When the angels left them and went back into Heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Now let us go straight to Bethlehem and see this thing which the Lord has made known to us.” So they came as fast as they could and they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. And when they had seen this sight, they told everybody what had been said to them about the little child. And those that heard them were amazed at what the shepherds said. But Mary treasured all these things and turned them over in her mind. The shepherds went back to work, glorifying and praising God for everything that they had heard and seen, which had happened just as they had been told.
When we greet someone, we say hi. When angels speak to humans, their first words seem to always be “Do not be afraid!” Seeing one angel is terrifying. We hear it over and over again. Then a host of the armies of heaven appear! If one angel scared them, how overwhelming was a host of the armies of heaven? The angels had these shepherd’s attention. When they were left alone, they rushed to find this baby.
Can you imagine Mary and Joseph’s reaction? They nicely got baby Jesus tucked into his manger and they’re trying to have a normal evening out in the barn with the animals; and shepherds that they don’t know drop in unannounced. I’m sure the shepherds told them about their visit by an army of angels. It says that Mary treasured these things and turned them over in her mind. She had seen an angel before and she knew Jesus was God’s son, but she never quite gets completely over being amazed by it all. We have heard this story so many times that we don’t think about how HUGE all of this was for Mary – and Joseph. THIS WAS GOD’S SON! This is huge news.
After eight days, Mary and Joseph take Jesus to be circumcised as was required by law. (Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord.) They also make the sacrifice prescribed by law. Then Simeon comes along. He was a devout man living in expectation of the “salvation of Israel.” It was revealed to him that he would not die before he saw the Lord’s Christ. Among other words, Simeon says to Mary and Joseph “This child is destined to make many fall and many rise in Israel and to set up a standard many will attack-for he will expose the secret thoughts of many hearts. And for you… your very soul will be pierced by a sword.”
A stranger comes up to Mary and Joseph and predicts these things. Mary is told how her soul will be pierced by a sword. Those aren’t comforting words, but Mary never once tries to see if she can get out of this responsibility that was placed on her. When she accepted it, she was in it. This is one strong, determined woman. Whatever God wanted her to do, she was going to do it.
Next, Anna the Prophetess, also spoke about Jesus. The stories of Simeon and Anna can be found in Luke 2 vs. 25 – 40. (Yes, there were female prophets. Not many, but there were some.) After Mary and Joseph fulfilled the requirements of the law, they returned to Nazareth in Galilee.
In Matthew 2 vs. 1-11, we learn about the wise men that came to worship Jesus. I’m going to use this section to emphasize why it’s important that we read the bible ourselves. There is a popular Christmas song that says “We three kings of Orient are…” There were three types of gifts brought (gold, frankincense and myrrh) but it never says there were three men. It never says that they were kings either. The bible only states they were wise men. The bible also doesn’t say they were from the Orient. Yes, it says they were from the east, but it doesn’t say they came from the Orient. (Although, this is quite possible). They could have been kings and there could have been three of them, but these are assumptions; not proven facts. These things aren’t that important, but what other mistakes do people make that might be important? We need to study God’s word ourselves, so we’re not mislead in the important things. Okay, I made my point; I can get back on track now.
If you read Matthew, Chapter 2, you will see that by the time the wise men find Jesus (they had to travel a long way by camel, I’m assuming) he isn’t a tiny baby any more and Mary and Joseph are in a house when they arrive. The wise men do not appear at the manger. (Just another misconception). The wise men were warned in a dream not to go back the same way because of King Herod. Things are getting dangerous at this point.
Matthew 2 vs. 13-15 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt. And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
Mary and Joseph know God is watching over them, so you might think they had nothing to fear. Yet, an angel comes to Joseph in a dream saying to flee, Herod wants to destroy the child. They had to be terrified. They don’t even get to say good-bye to their neighbors or relatives.
Even though they knew God was in control, they were given an important task to help protect that child. They had to flee into the night by donkey (I’m assuming) again. How fast can they flee that way? I’m sure they were wishing that donkey would sprout wings. This very young lady had to do a lot of traveling and moving to keep this child alive.
Matthew 2 vs. 16-18 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and younger, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
This is one of the saddest stories in the bible. All the children under two years old in Bethlehem and the coasts were killed. I’m picturing soldiers knocking down doors and storming into homes, ripping the little babies and children right out of their mother’s arms and killing them right in front of their parents. I can imagine some of the fathers putting up a fight. If they did, they may have been killed or at least beaten. I can’t picture that they casually just handed their children over. If nothing else, they had to be sobbing. That would be a tough thing to do. These people were from Rachel’s line and they were weeping and refusing to be comforted. Can you ever get over something like that? They probably never were comforted until they were reunited with their children when they, themselves, went to heaven. I can’t imagine going through that.
Mary, Joseph and Jesus made it out safe. I’m sure that was a relief, but I’m guessing news about the babies in Bethlehem reached Mary and Joseph. They had to be feeling horrible for those parents and the babies that were killed. This was not an easy calling Mary and Joseph had.
When Herod dies, they’re told to leave Egypt and go to Israel. Now Archelaus was reigning and he must not have been much better, because they were warned to go to Galilee and they end up in Nazareth again. I don’t think anything else is said about Mary or Jesus until Jesus turns twelve.
The story of Jesus at age twelve is in Luke 2 vs. 41-52. This is when Mary and Joseph go to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover. Jesus is with them. When they leave to journey home, they assume Jesus is with their relatives. They leave without even looking for him. When Jesus was a baby and toddler, they had to keep fleeing from evil people wanting to kill Jesus. I’m assuming the next ten years were relatively calm, because they didn’t seem that concerned until they couldn’t find him. They go back looking for him. When they find him, Mary scolds Jesus and asks why he did this to her. “Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.”
Mary and Joseph had turned to go back to Jerusalem to look for him. He was missing three days. They had lost God’s son! Can you imagine the panic they were feeling? It seems like they could have just prayed to God and asked him where Jesus was. Maybe it didn’t work that way. Maybe that was such a simple solution, they didn’t think of it. I don’t know.
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. And he went down with them, and came unto Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
I’m thinking that the last ten years had become quite normal. No fleeing in the middle of the night from evil kings. No angels, shepherds, wise men or prophets popping in and making announcements. I know Jesus ended up with siblings, so Mary and Joseph must have had kids of their own by now. I think they started seeing Jesus as just one of the kids. Maybe it was easy to forget that Joseph was the step father and GOD was Jesus’ father. The bible says that they didn’t understand what Jesus was saying. When he was talking about his Father’s business, he didn’t mean Josephs’ carpentry business. He meant his holy father’s business. But then it says that Mary kept these sayings in her heart. So, on one level she didn’t understand, but on another level; she did.
I don’t know much about Jewish customs, so I had to look it up. According to Jewish law, at 13 years of age, a boy becomes accountable for their own actions. It is a “coming of age” time. They can now take part in public, religious worship. Basically, they’re treated like a man. Jesus was obedient to Mary, but my opinion is that he was gently reminding her that he had a calling to fulfill. It’s hard for us Moms to let go when our kids grow up and Jesus was almost thirteen.
Now we’re going to when Jesus is grown up and entering into his ministry. I don’t think anything is said from age 12 to age 30. (That’s around his age, thirty, when the story of the wedding in Cana happens).
John 2 vs. 1-4 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: and both Jesus was called, and the disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, they have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come.
Back then “woman” was a term of respect. Today, you might get an evil look if you say that to a woman. Jesus was not being disrespectful. Jesus tells her that his hour has not come yet. At this time, he has not done any miracles, so it makes me wonder how Mary knew that he could or would do it now.
John 2 vs. 5 His mother saith unto the servants. Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
Wow! Jesus just told her it wasn’t his time. Yet, she talks to the servants and tells them to do what he says. She’s expecting him to do it. Mary has gotten so comfortable with the idea of being Jesus’ mother that I think she sometimes forgot that he was her GOD!
John 2 vs. 6-10 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the Governor of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine, and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou has kept the good wine until now.
Jesus politely lets Mary know that she’s out of line, but he’s still obedient and does the miracle. Mary has a small case of “I’m the Mom.” Us Moms sometimes do that. We get into our sons’ business even after they’re grown up and we should be letting them make their own decisions.
Matthew 12 vs. 46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
This is a time when Jesus is speaking to the scribes and the pharisees. This is his ministry. His job (if you want to look at it that way). Saving souls is his whole purpose for being on this earth. Yet, his mom and brothers are wanting to speak to him. It never looks good when a mom comes to your place of work and wants to interrupt to speak to you – unless it’s an emergency. It doesn’t sound like it’s an emergency in this case. Mary is, again, overstepping her bounds. I’m sure she’s doing it out of love. It’s sooo hard to let go. It had to be hard to remember that your son was also your Savior.
It had to be even harder to see him suffering on the cross.
John 19 vs. 25-27 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his Mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
Mary was an excellent mother. She loved her children. It had to be the most excruciating thing to see Jesus nailed to the cross. She, more than anyone, knew how good and sinless he was. When Simeon said a sword will pierce your soul, this was what he meant.
She didn’t desert him either. She stayed there at the foot of the cross and watched them spit on him, mock him, pound nails into his hands and feet. It was an honor to be chosen to be the mother of Jesus, but it carried a hefty price.
Jesus, being the perfect son, never forgot Mary. Even though he was suffering excruciating pain, he thought of her welfare. He appointed John, the only disciple there at the cross, to be her son and take care of her. There’s no mention of Jesus’ siblings being there at the cross for him or for their mother Mary, so I’m assuming they weren’t there.
The last mention in the bible of Joseph was when Jesus was twelve. Sometime after that he passed away. Seems like I heard somewhere that Jesus siblings didn’t believe Jesus was God until sometime after his death. Maybe this is why he chose the disciple whom he loved to watch over his mother. I often wondered why one of her sons weren’t chosen, but she needed someone who believed in Jesus as much as she did. The last thing she needed right then was to hear them scoffing about his claim to be Christ. Also, I can understand them having a hard time believing their big brother is God, but why weren’t they there for him anyways? And especially, why weren’t they there to support their mother?!! They had to know her heart was being ripped into pieces. And was it even safe for her to be there at the cross? Why weren’t they concerned about her safety?
I’ve heard people say that because Mary was the Mother of God, that meant that she was God. Yes, we should respect her and give her honor; but she is not God, so she should not be prayed to or worshiped. How do I know she’s not God? You just have to ask yourself these questions.
Would a God marry Joseph; a human? Would a God have sexual relations with a human and have children with him? (Jesus had brothers and sisters) Would a God be afraid of an angel?
Yes, Mary was the vessel chosen. She gave Jesus his human characteristics. God gave him his holy characteristics. Yes, we should honor and respect Mary, but not worship her as God.
Yes, Pastor, Mary was amazing and she was strong. Like you said, she had to be.
(Note: These pictures were taken in Frankenmuth, Michigan and some of the pictures are displays or sale items in the Bronner’s Christmas store in Frankenmuth.)
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Lucas Till hit the radar of pop culture and genre fans with his starring role in 2011’s ‘Battle: Los Angeles.’ Shortly thereafter, he graced the screen in ‘X-Men: First Class’ at the mere age of nineteen. His hard work and dedication to his craft has paid of in spades as the Texas native continues to gain steam. He would follow those massive roles with appearance’s in Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed ‘Stoker’ and sharing the screen with film legends Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman in the techno thriller ‘Paranoia.’ 2014 ushered in his return to the role of Alex Summers (a.k.a. Havok, Cyclops’ brother) in Bryan Singer’s ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past,’ a role which he will soon reprise in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse.’ When he isn’t landing roles in blockbuster films, he is exploring his craft further in solid indie flicks that showcase his range. His latest role in ‘Bravetown,’ co-starring Josh Duhamel, Laura Dern, Mario Bello and Kherington Payne, i son exception to the rule.
In ‘Bravetown,’ Lucas Till plays Josh Harvest, a hardened New York City teen from a broken home – and quietly one of the country’s top dance club DJs and remixers. After a life altering incident, he is sentenced to counseling for a minor drug infraction, along with an extended stay with his estranged father, who lives in a small town in North Dakota. He is slow to warm to his new environment, a town best-known for sending its young off to war, many of whom never return. But when Josh is asked to help out the last-place dance team as they vie for the state competition title, his rough exterior begins to soften. As his relationships emerge with both the team’s captain, Mary, and his therapist, each of whom have lost someone special to war, it forces all three to begin to face and heal their pasts.
Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently sat down with Lucas Till to discuss his journey as an actor, his influences, his time on the set of ‘Bravetown’ and what he learned from the talented cast. Most importantly, we learn what he has in store for us in the months to come as this star on the rise continues to shine brighter with each passing day!
What intrigued you about the world of acting early on?
Oh man, I think I was too small to play sports and I really wanted attention from girls when I was younger! [laughs] In all honesty, my whole family is full of charismatic people, so I had influence from them. I did a lot of plays when I was in elementary school and stuff like that. When I was 10 years old, I ended up getting an agent and pursued it professionally. I had always loved entertaining people but, until that point, I didn’t know I could do it as a career.
Did you have any reservations about taking the plunge as a full time actor when it came time to choose your path?
Oh yeah! People tend to think that all actors are millionaire playboys but it’s really not the case! You have to really make sure it really is the one thing you want to do in life. That being said, I had been accepted to a local university and almost didn’t move out to Los Angeles to pursue acting when I was 18. It was almost a 50/50 chance things could have gone another way but I ended up going the other way and doing what I wanted to do.
It seems to be working out so far!
Yeah! [laughs] Maybe I made the right choice? I guess that remains to be seen as far as if the right decision was made.
No worries, Lucas. I have faith in you.
Who are some of the people who had a big impact you; the guy we see off-screen?
My parents had a big impact on me. They were the perfect combination of supportive and indifferent to what I do! [laughs] I will think I have really accomplished something with a role in a movie and I will go back and tell my dad about it. He will be like, “Oh, man. That’s cool! You got to go up there and travel. That’s great.” I will say, “Yeah! And I got to work with this guy and that guy and this director.” He goes, “Wow. I don’t really know who that is but it sounds cool, man!” [laughs] It really keeps you grounded and they are really supportive as you would imagine parents would be.
They should definitely be proud of you with your latest performance in “Bravetown.” I thought it was a terrific performance. What can you tell us about the project and what attracted you to the project?
There were a lot of things that intrigued me about the project. The cast was mostly put together before I came in or at least it was being tossed around. I liked everyone in it from Maria Bello to Laura Dern to Tom Everett Scott to Josh Duhamel. I have always liked Josh Duhamel since “Las Vegas.” I had definitely never played a DJ before and I was fascinated by that world. Originally, I felt like you just pressed the play button and there was nothing to it. That is not true at all! I know that now! I was also intrigued by the elements of the veterans and their families, which I think might have even been bigger in the script. The film is centered in a town of veteran families, which I was surprised to find out was fairly true to life. Half of my family is veterans, so it was something I could really relate to.
What did you bring to this character that might not have been on the written page?
It is almost as if I flipped as this character is opposite me in a lot of ways. There are some similarities and some people I know say I am a lot like that character but some say I couldn’t be anymore the opposite. A lot of times, that is what attracts you to a character, wanting to do something you have never done before by going outside of the box. It is always a challenge to become something you are not naturally, if that makes sense.
It does. There is a lot of focus on music in this film with the character’s passion for DJing. Did you have to learn a lot on that front and want can you tell us about it?
You know what? I did learn a lot. I worked with a DJ and really tried to get good. Truth be told, I could almost pull it off. I could do it for about 20 minutes at a party! [laughs] You really have to know your stuff. It is an art form. You have to be so smart and the beats have to be so similar and know how to connect them. You really have to have a knowledge of music history or know thousands of songs in order to connect them. If you are doing the battling, there are a lot of skills that go into it. For me, because the song is simply playing back, all I had to do is fake it. I really just went over the motions, watched YouTube videos and applied it.
The entire cast had a great chemistry, specifically the chemistry between your character and Josh Duhamel’s character. Did you and Josh hit it off immediately?
I think so. Let me explain it this way. It’s a funny story. To answer your question, we did hit it off and I liked working with him a lot. Like I said, I have always liked him and he has always been pretty solid and he is a really nice guy. I do remember kind of shaking him. Our scenes were sometimes 10-and-a-half minute long takes. There was a lot that goes into it. On bigger movies, you often find yourself shooting three pages a day and with “Bravetown” we were shooting 10 or 17 pages a day, which means there is five times the dialog and you are sitting there forever. He thought, “Oh no. This kid has no idea.” We were running the scene before shooting it and I was messing with him. I was like, “Uhhhhh. What is it again?” I acted like I didn’t know any of my lines. When we got on set, I could see he was sweating because he wanted to do a good job with this movie and he is thinking about this kid who is being lazy not learning the lines. Anyway, I knew the whole thing and I think I surprised him in the scene that I was able to pull it all off. So, I definitely liked him enough to try and pull a prank on him! [laughs]
Kherington Payne and Lucas Till in ‘Bravetown’
What was the biggest challenge for you as an actor on this project?
The film has changed a few times since I have seen it but I will say that I did have to cry a lot. [laughs] Ya know, I am a pretty happy guy, so when you have to cry for three days straight you are so wrecked by the end of it! You find yourself throwing stuff because you think you are supposed to be angry but the director, Daniel Duran, would say, “That was amazing but this time you love your mother and are not angry at her.” Three days of crying puts you through an emotional and mental blender! Honestly, the DJing was the biggest challenge. I remember being frightened right after I had really sat down with the turntables for the first time. I went to the doctor’s right afterward and he asked, “Are you feeling OK? Are you normally pretty healthy because your heart is through the roof right now!” So, that was definitely the biggest challenge for me.
You mentioned one of the things which attracted you to the role was the cast. Are you the type of actor who sits back and tries to learn a little bit from your co-stars from their process?
Ya know what? Yeah, now that you say that, I do. When I was shooting, a series of three weeks, each week was a different actor I looked up too. There was no time to settle down and relax. I would get done with a week and feel like I was finally worthy of being in a room with this person and then the next week it would be a new actor coming in and keeping me on my toes. Everyone is different. For example, when Josh and I were at the house it was almost like we were actually there. When I finally went up to him, he would say something to me in character and I fire back at him in character and we were getting pretty heated. It got pretty intense. Then, with other actors in the movie, they could go 100% into character and come back to being super sweet. Everyone was so different but I think you definitely learn something new from every actor you work with.
Laura Dern and Lucas Till in ‘Bravetown’
Your roles grew through the years and it looks like you have a lot of good stuff headed our way. Do you ever take time to reflect on your work and how have you most evolved along the way?
I try not to, man! Every time I look back, I keep getting more and more depressed! [laughs] No, I am kidding! [laughs] I think I have learned to relax a little bit more. That is for certain. I used to feel so high-strung. It is hard for anyone to watch movies they are in but I really felt like been a little more focused, not that I wasn’t before, but I have learned to relax. It was more that I couldn’t tell I was high-strung, as opposed to other people seeing it. I felt like I was twisted up like a windup toy! I just felt I was wound up on screen all the time and that was annoying to watch. Now, it is like, “OK, kid. You are picking it up! You’re gettin’ it!” [laughs]
What projects do you have in store for us in the near future and are there specific roles you would like to tackle?
There are so many masters out there and the guys who would like to take their careers a little more seriously but, at the same time, I don’t know those are the type of movies I watch over and over. Then you start thinking, “Would I rather be in the type of movies I watch over and over?” I don’t know, so I am not even going to put a name on a role I would love to play but I do love action and I do love comedy. Nowadays, action comedies are a real thing. They are their own genre. I would like to be in more stuff like that. To answer your other question, I have a movie called “Sins of Our Youth,” which I am definitely plugging that one right now because I feel it would lead to more attention than anything else. Definitely check it out because I couldn’t be more proud of it and I think it is one of the best things I have done in my career. Everyone involved, from the director to the cast, was amazing and it is a terrific little film. Then next year, I have another movie coming out called “Monster Trucks.”
How did being a part of a huge franchise like “X-Men” impact you and the way you work today?
It had a huge effect on me. Like I said before, it is the type of movie I would watch a lot. I think I am such an annoying cast member to the people on “X-Men” because I am such a fan. That is the film that I definitely think chilled me out a lot. I realized, “Oh! I can be in movies that I really like and had a built-in nostalgia for.” To get to be a part of something you know the history of and get excited when you see a certain actor you recognize from their past role was amazing. It was so cool, being a nerd, to be able to watch it and appreciate it on that level, as well as to be a part of it. It has definitely made me pretty happy to be a part of something of that caliber.
That is great. Clearly you are busy in front of the camera. Do you aspire to explore the world behind the camera in the form of writing and directing at some point?
Yeah, definitely. I have some things going on. I am afraid to put that out there in the ether. I didn’t want people knowing that yet and have been keeping that close to my chest but, yes, to answer your question.
Thank for your time today, Lucas! I have to say you are a lot of fun to watch and it has been great chatting with you! Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much, Jason. I really appreciate! Have a good one!
Alright. Our secret and however many thousands of readers! [laughs]
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KNLF founder Sam Serey (right) is seen in a photograph included in a government dossier of evidence purporting that Serey planned to bomb Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Photo supplied
Fri, 30 November 2018
The government on Thursday rejected a request by the leader of the Khmer National Liberation Front (KNLF), Sam Serey, to be allowed to form a legitimate political party and return to Cambodia to participate in politics.
A senior Ministry of Interior official said it would be “impossible” for Serey to form a party as he was a “prisoner who had never been in jail”.
Serey lives in Denmark after having been given political asylum in 2011. He formed a “government in exile” in 2016 after being sentenced to nine years in prison in 2014 for allegedly “plotting” to overthrow the government.
The comments came after Serey, who is accused by the government of being an “armed rebel leader”, said he would “halt” his “movement’s activities” and return to Cambodia if certain conditions were met, including the “release” of former opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) leader Kem Sokha.
A government official said the Ministry of Interior would consider such a request from other KNLF members who had not been found guilty of committing offences.
However, Serey, who has been labelled a “terrorist mastermind” by the government, said that none of his movement’s members could form a party apart from him.
“In the KNLF, no one can form a party except me. All the members put their confidence in my leadership. Therefore, only I can make the breakthrough in this political issue. The ministry should take this into consideration. No one can form a party except me,” he said.
General Khieu Sopheak, a Ministry of Interior spokesman, told The Post on Thursday that he had heard of Serey’s request, but he said it would be “impossible” because the KNLF founder had been sentenced to a prison term and was required to undergo the punishment or receive a pardon first.
“He is a prisoner. How can he form a party? If he forms a party then it means that the court’s verdict has been opposed."
“The important thing is to make sure that the court’s verdict becomes invalid first . . . After being sentenced in absentia, he needs to undergo the punishment passed down or get a pardon to become an ordinary person first,” he said.
Sopheak said he found Serey’s request hard as he is a prisoner who has never been in jail. “He is a fleeing prisoner who refuses to undergo his punishment,” he said.
General Sopheak said the court had not banned Serey’s organisation and so the case was different from that of the Supreme Court-dissolved CNRP. He said that if it was another person, apart from Serey, who was making the request, the ministry would take it into consideration.
“As we say in Khmer, ‘one pot will fit with its cover’. Perhaps his organisation has not been banned yet. But the 118 CNRP officials whose party has been dissolved, they are outlawed,” he said.
He said Serey’s situation is different from Sourn Serey Ratha, the founder of Khmer People Power Movement, which was also labelled a “terrorist” group.
Sam Serey’s request to be allowed to form a legitimate political party and return to Cambodia was rejected by the government. Sam serey via facebook
Serey Ratha received a royal pardon after being sentenced to seven years in prison for a Facebook post urging the overthrow of the government. He returned to the Kingdom and formed a political party.
“[Suorn Serey Ratha] got a pardon. He has cleaned himself up,” he said.
On Thursday, Serey said he noted that Prime Minister Hun Sen is now more positive towards finding a solution to strengthen political unity and has released prisoners.
“I can see that his political messages are good signs, and the Minister of Interior [Sar Kheng] is also starting to calm the situation, releasing political prisoners and widening the space for civil society in Cambodia."
“I believe there will be a solution which benefits Cambodian people in the near future, and all political groups will join the next free and fair elections,” he said.
Serey said he had not written a letter of appeal for intervention from Hun Sen because he expected the prime minister to be committed to “solving the political crisis and reconciling the nation”.
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Nishapur or Nishabur from Middle Persian “New-Shabuhr” (meaning New City of Shapur, Fair Shapur, or Perfect built of Shapur) is a city in the Razavi Khorasan Province, in northeastern Iran, situated in a fertile plain at the foot of the Mount Binalud. It has an estimated population of 239.000 (as of 2011). Nearby are the turquoise mines that have supplied the world with turquoise for at least two millennia.
The city was founded in the 3rd century by Shapur I. Nishapur later became the capital of Tahirid dynasty and was reformed by Abdullah Tahir in 830. In 1037 it was selected as the capital of Seljuq dynasty by Tughril.
It reached the height of its prosperity under the Samanids in the 10th century, but was destroyed by Mongols in 1221, and further ruined by other invasions and earthquakes in the 13th century.
After that time, a much smaller settlement was established just north of the ancient town, and the once bustling metropolis lay underground—until a team of excavators from the Metropolitan Museum arrived in the mid-twentieth century. They worked at Nishapur between 1935 and 1940, returning for a final season in the winter of 1947–48.
The excavators had been drawn to the city because of its fame in the medieval period, when it flourished as a regional capital and was home to many religious scholars. It was also known as an economic center—Nishapur was located on the Silk Road.
The city was an important center for the manufacture of glass, metal, and stone vessels. The distinctive ceramics produced in Nishapur were traded around the region, and have been found at Herat, Merv, and Samarqand.
In addition, Nishapur was a source of turquoise and a center for growing cotton, producing cotton textiles as well as several types of fabric incorporating silk. One of the most unusual products of Nishapur, however, was its edible earth, which was believed to have curative properties.
Images of some artefacts found in Nishapur during the Metropolitan Museum’s excavations there
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Eino Sakari Kaila (August 9, 1890 – July 31, 1958[1]) was a Finnish philosopher, critic and teacher. He worked in numerous fields including psychology (sometimes considered to be the founder of Finnish psychology), physics and theater, and attempted to find unifying principles behind various branches of human and natural sciences.
Eino Kaila was born in Alajärvi, Finland. Kaila’s father, Erkki Kaila was a Protestant minister and later archbishop. He graduated from the University of Helsinki in 1910. In the 1920s he worked in the field of literary criticism and psychology as a professor at the University of Turku and is said to have been the first to introduce gestalt psychology to Finland. He was a part of the cultural circles of the time with the likes of Jean Sibelius and Frans Eemil Sillanpää. In 1916 he married the painter Anna Lovisa Snellman, who was granddaughter of Johan Vilhelm Snellman. He had University positions as lecturer in Helsinki and professor in Turku, and in 1930 he was appointed professor of theoretical philosophy at the University of Helsinki. In the 1930s, Kaila was closely associated with the Vienna Circle.
During World War II, Kaila lectured in Germany. In 1948 Kaila became a member of the Finnish Academy. He died in Kirkkonummi on 31 July 1958.
Ideas
Despite being greatly influenced by the logical positivists and critical of unempirical speculation, an aspect common to all of Kaila’s work was in strive for a holistic, almost pantheistic understanding of things. He also maintained a more naturalist approach to psychology. His book Persoonallisuus (1934, Personality) was a psychological study with philosophical dimensions, in which emphasized the biological nature of psychological phenomena. During the last years of his life he attempted to construct a theory of everything in Terminalkausalität Als Die Grundlage Eines Unitarischen Naturbegriffs, but this, what was meant to be the first installment in a more extensive study, was not met with much enthusiasm outside of Finland.
Though he withdrew his support of the National Socialists before the end of the Second World War, he wrote about the differences between “western” and “eastern” thought and claimed that the homogeneity of the people was a necessity for a functioning democracy. After the war his close friendships with Edwin Linkomies and Veikko Antero Koskenniemi put a political shadow even over Kaila.
Kaila’s most famous pupil was Georg Henrik von Wright, who was the successor of Ludwig Wittgenstein at the University of Cambridge. The tradition of highly German-influenced analytical-idealist philosophy which Kaila championed remained unchallenged in Finnish philosophy until the appearance of continental influences in the 1980s.
Kaila founded the psychological laboratory at the University of Helsinki, and educated the next generation of psychologists. He contributed to founding professorship in psychology, and to establishment of the Faculty of Political Science together with Edwin Linkomies.
Jean Piaget (09 August 1896 to 16 September 1980) was a Swiss psychologist known for his work on child development. Piaget’s theory of cognitive development and epistemological view are together called “genetic epistemology”.
Piaget placed great importance on the education of children. As the Director of the International Bureau of Education, he declared in 1934 that “only education is capable of saving our societies from possible collapse, whether violent, or gradual.” His theory of child development is studied in pre-service education programs. Educators continue to incorporate constructivist-based strategies.
Piaget created the International Centre for Genetic Epistemology in Geneva in 1955 while on the faculty of the University of Geneva and directed the Centre until his death in 1980. The number of collaborations that its founding made possible, and their impact, ultimately led to the Centre being referred to in the scholarly literature as “Piaget’s factory”.
According to Ernst von Glasersfeld, Jean Piaget was “the great pioneer of the constructivist theory of knowing.” However, his ideas did not become widely popularised until the 1960s. This then led to the emergence of the study of development as a major sub-discipline in psychology. By the end of the 20th century, Piaget was second only to B.F. Skinner as the most cited psychologist of that era.
Jonathan Seth Kellerman (born 09 August 1949) is an American novelist, psychologist, and Edgar- and Anthony Award–winning author best known for his popular mystery novels featuring the character Alex Delaware, a child psychologist who consults for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Born on the Lower East Side of New York City, his family relocated to Los Angeles when Jonathan was nine years old.
Kellerman graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a doctor of philosophy degree in psychology in 1974, and began working as a staff psychologist at the USC School of Medicine, where he eventually became a full clinical professor of paediatrics. He opened a private practice in the early 1980s while writing novels in his garage at night.
His first published novel, When the Bough Breaks, appeared in 1985, many years after writing and having works rejected. He then wrote five best-selling novels while still a practicing psychologist. In 1990, he quit his private practice to write full-time. He has written more than 40 crime novels, as well as nonfiction works and children’s books.
Edward Lee Thorndike (31 August 1874 to 09 August 1949) was an American psychologist who spent nearly his entire career at Teachers College, Columbia University. His work on comparative psychology and the learning process led to the theory of connectionism and helped lay the scientific foundation for educational psychology. He also worked on solving industrial problems, such as employee exams and testing. He was a member of the board of the Psychological Corporation and served as president of the American Psychological Association in 1912.
A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Thorndike as the ninth-most cited psychologist of the 20th century. Edward Thorndike had a powerful impact on reinforcement theory and behaviour analysis, providing the basic framework for empirical laws in behaviour psychology with his law of effect. Through his contributions to the behavioural psychology field came his major impacts on education, where the law of effect has great influence in the classroom.
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With a loud bang, the Giant Furnace burst and shattered into pieces before vanishing without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Yang Kai felt as though he had fallen into an ice cellar at the sight. He froze in his tracks and stared ahead blankly, “What’s going on!?”
The Illusionary Heavens Furnace was the key item in the Grand Dao battle that finally appeared after so many days of waiting! Why did it shatter so abruptly? Did that mean that everybody had to return home empty-handed!?
However, he soon calmed down. The reason was that although the Giant Furnace had shattered, the Grand Dao aura in the world had not vanished. Rather, it was becoming more intense. Besides, the Giant Furnace had been nothing more than an illusory phantom, a mere projection of the actual Illusionary Heavens Furnace. Therefore, the shattering of the illusory phantom did not mean that something had happened to the Illusionary Heavens Furnace itself.
For those reasons, Yang Kai only paused in his tracks for a moment before continuing onward.
As time passed, his expression gradually became rather strange. The Grand Dao aura that currently flooded the world was too rich, which gave him the urge to stop and try to perceive it; however, doing that would be sacrificing the future for today. So, he suppressed the impulse despite the desires in his heart.
Be that as it may, the Grand Dao aura running wild could indeed bring great benefits to all the Pseudo-Great Emperors and Half-Saints. The limitations of the world prevented them from becoming a Great Emperor or a Demon Saint, but as long as they could leave the Profound Heavens Temple alive, they would definitely be able to make great progress after being nourished by the Grand Dao aura in this place.
[What a pity…] Yang Kai suddenly thought of Li Wu Yi. With Li Wu Yi’s ability, the benefits he could obtain here would be unimaginable. He also had a great chance of winning that one and only opportunity to become a Great Emperor. Unfortunately, he voluntarily gave up this opportunity for the sake of the Star Boundary and the livelihood of the common people. His decision in making such a sacrifice could be said to be cutting off his own future. It was both admirable and sad.
[Luckily, I collected a lot of the World Source Liquid. I’ll give him some when I return. It should be able to make up for some of his losses. The astounding aura contained within the World Source Liquid is no worse than the Grand Dao aura in the Profound Heavens Temple after all.]
“Do you smell anything?” Bing Yun asked suddenly, her nose twitching lightly as she spoke.
“I do. There’s a fragrance in the air,” Yang Yan replied immediately. It was obvious that she was aware of it too.
Following their conversation, Gan Li realised that there was indeed a faint aroma wafting about. It was not something that he had ever smelled before. It was vague and hard to describe, but it made him feel warm and refreshed. Even the exhaustion from the previous battles vanished, leaving him feeling energetic again.
Although Yang Kai was in a hurry to arrive at his destination, he could smell the aroma too. It was not very obvious at first, but it became stronger and stronger as he moved forward. It smelled like fruit but also of flowers…
Based on the perception of his Divine Sense, many powerful auras had intruded into his surveillance range. These auras included both the Pseudo-Great Emperors of the Star Boundary and the Demon Race Half-Saints. It was just that everyone was attracted by the Illusionary Heavens Furnace and were rushing over to where it had appeared, so nobody was in the mood to pick a fight.
At this moment, everybody in the entire Profound Heavens Temple was only doing one thing, heading to where the Illusionary Heavens Furnace was!
The Illusionary Heavens Furnace was located inside a Bronze Grand Hall. The Bronze Grand Hall was simple but majestic. Nobody knew when it first appeared, but just by looking at it, they could sense an ancient and desolate aura that seemed to pull them into that extremely far-off era.
Yang Kai was proficient in the Dao of Space; therefore, he arrived relatively early even though he had started quite far away. At a glance, he could see that the Bronze Grand Hall stood on the ground and the surface of the building was mottled with time. Most of all, it was exuding an aura that people couldn’t help but want to bow down to and worship. That aura felt similar to the World’s Will.
For a moment, Yang Kai felt something rising in his body and resonating with the entire Bronze Grand Hall. He understood clearly in his heart that it was the World’s Will in his possession. Before the Illusionary Heavens Furnace was revealed, he had relied on the World’s Will’s guidance to faintly perceive where the key to becoming a Great Emperor was located. It was just that he had encountered Cang Mo, Jia Long, and the others before he had a chance to investigate carefully. The Illusionary Heavens Furnace had revealed itself during their battle, so the slight advantage that he just received became useless as a result.
This was probably the real Profound Heavens Temple! Throughout the ages, everybody had called this Source Sealed World by the name ‘Profound Heavens Temple’. However, the Profound Heavens Temple probably referred to this Bronze Grand Hall.
Step by step, Yang Kai had steadily progressed in his journey along the Martial Dao until today, where the biggest mystery was currently right in front of his eyes. It was just waiting for him to remove that mysterious veil and uncover its secrets. It would be a lie to say that he was not excited. Nevertheless, he was not so hot-blooded that he lost his reasoning. Just as Jia Long had mentioned earlier, the appearance of the Illusionary Heavens Furnace was just the beginning. The final result at the end would depend on each person’s abilities.
Taking a deep breath, Yang Kai quickly said, “Brother Gan, you are free to go or stay as you wish once we enter the Profound Heavens Temple, but please help me until then.”
Gan Li nodded when he heard those words, “Brother Yang, please rest assured, until the very last moment, this Old Master’s only enemy will be the Demon Race.”
At the same time, the last trace of worry in his heart disappeared. He was considering parting ways with Yang Kai and the others when they entered the Profound Heavens Temple. His lifelong pursuit was right in front of him after all. Even if he had to put his life on the line, he had to try. At that time, he would not be on the same side as Yang Kai and the others anymore.
“Good!” Yang Kai laughed loud as Space Principles surged and enveloped the other three, then he rushed forward again.
There was a gate at the front of the hall. It was huge and imposing, nearly 1,000 metres tall, overflowing with an oppressive air. Moreover, it was now open, as if to welcome its guests that came from afar. Who could predict what kind of opportunities and dangers were hidden inside the pitch-black hall?
In that instant, a violent barrage of attacks came from all directions. There was a short fight before somebody yelled, “Stop! Stop! They are allies!”
When the figures separated from each other, they spread out on both sides.
Bing Yun, Yang Yan, and Gan Li were gathered around Yang Kai closely, watching their surroundings vigilantly. It wasn’t until Yang Kai saw who was attacking him that he burst out laughing.
He had a hunch that somebody had already entered the Profound Heavens Temple before him when he saw that the two bronze doors were already open. If he were in their shoes and had the advantage of being in the lead, he would most likely lay an ambush near the entrance to kill the enemies that came inside. Therefore, he had already prepared himself for an ambush before entering the palace. If it weren’t for that, he would definitely have been disgraced by that round of attacks just now.
“So it is Brother Yang and his companions.” The elderly man leading the group gave an embarrassed smile and bowed to all parties with an apologetic expression, “It happened too quickly and I couldn’t see clearly. Please forgive me.”
Yang Kai raised his hand to stop the other party, “Please don’t mind it, Brother Luo. We did not sustain much damage.”
While speaking, he studied the line-up opposite him. There were not many of them, only three in total. However, none of them were seriously injured and they seemed to be in a good state of mind. The elderly man in the lead was a Pseudo-Great Emperor from the Western Territory and currently served as one of the Army Commanders, Luo Meng.
This was good news for Yang Kai. The more Pseudo-Great Emperors from the Star Boundary that survived, the more advantages they would have in the upcoming Grand Dao battle.
“When did you arrive, Brother Luo?” he asked.
Luo Meng observed the situation and was secretly surprised. Yang Kai had the lowest cultivation out of the four in his group, but he clearly seemed to be the one leading them; thus, Luo Meng couldn’t help wondering about it. Not to mention, he had sensed an oppressive strength coming from Yang Kai during their brief exchange just now.
It was hard to understand how a High-Rank Demon King could be so powerful without actually fighting against Yang Kai. All everybody knew was that he had a record of killing a Demon Race Half-Saint together with Lan Xun and her companions. Even so, that was only something they heard. There had been no sense of reality to those words until this moment.
[Extraordinary!] Luo Meng secretly gave Yang Kai an evaluation. A High-Rank Demon King was only equivalent to a Third-Order Emperor Realm Master. [I’m afraid I wouldn’t even be qualified to hold this boy Yang Kai’s shoes when I was back in the Third-Order Emperor Realm…]
Feeling slightly ashamed in his heart, Luo Meng replied, “I only just arrived. I was hoping to get rid of a few of those bastards here, but I never expected to accidentally hurt all of you instead.”
Yang Kai said, “It was a good idea, Brother Luo. But, are you sure that the Profound Heavens Temple only has one entrance?”
Luo Meng was stunned, “There are other entrances?”
Yang Kai shook his head in response, “I don’t know. I just flew over to the nearest entrance I could see, so there might be other entrances in other directions.”
Luo Meng’s face twitched at those words. [If that’s the case, then why are we still laying an ambush here? Forget about the fact that we are wasting our time in vain, we might not even get anything out of this! After all, it is hard to say which side will be left behind and killed even if a Demon Race Half-Saint does enter through this entrance.]
“Jia Long and the others should be coming here too,” Yang Kai and Jia Long’s group had come from the same direction. He only arrived ahead of them by relying on his Space Secret Techniques. It would not take long for Jia Long to lead his group of four here.
Based on the strength of Luo Meng and his companions, they would have lost their advantage and ended up losing the battle too if they had ambushed Jia Long here.
Sure enough, the expressions of Luo Meng and others couldn’t help changing at the mention of Jia Long’s name, “Brother Yang, did you meet Jia Long just now?”
“We fought them not long ago.” Yang Kai nodded. Thinking about the person that had died because of Cang Mo, his eyes darkened considerably. [Cang Mo must not be allowed to leave the Profound Heavens Temple alive!]
“How many of them are there?”
Lup Meng instantly felt a chill running up his spine and secretly rejoiced at his luck. It was fortunate that Yang Kai and the others were the ones to enter just now. If they had encountered Jia Long and his group instead, the consequences would have been dire for them. Jia Long was somebody that even Li Wu Yi was helpless against after all. But to escape unscathed from a four-on-four battle against Jia Long… It seemed that he was still underestimating Yang Kai’s strength.
“In your opinion, Brother Yang, what should we do?” Luo Meng asked.
Yang Kai looked at him and said, “Now that the Illusionary Heavens Furnace has appeared, I’m sure it is somewhere inside the Profound Heavens Temple. It is more important to locate the Illusionary Heavens Furnace first. In any case, we will eventually meet each other again. It will not be too late to fight them when we are competing for the opportunity.”
I Am the Fated Villain – Chapter 215, List of Assassination Targets, Assistance in the Dark
6 thoughts on “Martial Peak – Chapter 3781, The Bronze Grand Hall”
October 12, 2022 at 6:01 pm
Yo
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October 12, 2022 at 7:14 pm
thanks
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October 12, 2022 at 9:08 pm
As expected, there are more battles to fight.
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October 12, 2022 at 11:28 pm
For some reason I feel he might advance to a half-saint in this place b4 GE/demon saint if he even gets to be one at all.
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October 15, 2022 at 3:01 am
Quit hoping dude. That would be such a waste of chapters to have him reach PGE before immediately jumping to GE…
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October 15, 2022 at 3:04 am
So the wiki had (up until we got near these chapters anyway) called the Illusionary Heaven Furnace the Void Cauldron… which was much shorter and honestly way more badass sounding than that other crap we’re stuck with now… But considering what it is and does it should be something along the lines of the Primordial Cauldron, or something something Origin… just not illusionary heavens… it just… sucks. sorry TL’s
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HALIFAX — Generators are becoming an increasing necessity — and nuisance — as Atlantic Canada experiences more frequent and severe storms with extended power outages. For some, generators are life-saving machines needed to power medical equipment.
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People line up with jerry cans to buy gasoline after post-tropical storm Fiona, in Charlottetown, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Generators are an increasing necessity and nuisance as Atlantic Canada experiences more frequent and severe storms with extended power outages. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Brian McInnis
HALIFAX — Generators are becoming an increasing necessity — and nuisance — as Atlantic Canada experiences more frequent and severe storms with extended power outages.
For some, generators are life-saving machines needed to power medical equipment.
They also keep fridges cold, houses warm, smartphones charged and internet running when mobile networks fail.
"We bought a generator a week ago and it’s been worth its weight in gold with this storm," said Heather Reid of Gaetz Brook, N.S., after post-tropical storm Fiona tore through the region.
"We're in a more rural area and it takes longer for power to come back," she said. "I was worried about food spoilage and I also just didn't want to be in a prolonged power outage with a baby."
Yet the proliferation of generators in the region has prompted electricians to warn of potential safety issues as the devices fly off store shelves.
"There’s a lot of extension cords and jury rigging going on," said John Benoit, an electrician and the owner and president of Benoit Electric in Beechville, N.S. "Some of the setups are super dangerous."
The death of a person in P.E.I. last weekend was believed to be related to generator issues. The province's emergency management co-ordinator warned Islanders not to use generators inside because of the risk of carbon monoxide.
Improper generator use can also allow power to back-feed to the grid, putting power line technicians at risk.
For gas-operated standby generators, homeowners who don't use natural gas should have propane tanks filled ahead of a storm, he said.
People using gasoline-powered portable generators should buy enough to last several days to avoid long lineups at gas stations.
"Some lines are a mile long. People are running out of gas to get gas."
Meanwhile, a surge in generator use, especially in more densely populated urban areas, has also sparked conversations about generator etiquette.
Some say the loud, inescapable hum of a neighbour's generator brings on headaches in the day and insomnia at night.
"People are in panic mode and buying these huge 15-kilowatt portable generators at hardware stores," Benoit said. "I call them screamers because when you start them up, you have to walk away to talk and even then you're yelling."
People should opt for a smaller, quieter gasoline-powered generator or consider having an electrician install a standby generator, said Tyler Jones, electrician and owner of Novatech Electric in Dartmouth, N.S.
"A small inverter generator like a Honda 2,000-watt would be quiet and enough to plug in essentials like your fridge with an extension cord," he said.
Generators can also be turned off at night.
"The food in your fridge isn't going to spoil overnight and most homes can retain enough heat over eight hours."
For homeowners that want more power and to run a generator around the clock, Jones recommends hiring an electrician to install a standby generator.
"When you start moving up to a 10,000-watt generator or more, unless you have an electrician come out ... then you really have no way to use the power that it's capable of."
Standby or backup generators are wired directly into a home, said Tami Kou, a spokeswoman for Generac Power Systems, Inc.
"Home standby generators switch on automatically in the event of a power outage, making the whole process hassle-free," she said. "There’s no need for long, bulky extension cables."
They aren't cheap.
The cost of a standby generator and the full system setup by an electrician is about $12,000, Benoit said.
Despite the cost, he said there's strong demand.
"Never in the history of our province have so many generators been running automatically," said Benoit, who's worked as an electrician for more than three decades.
"We've had 35 requests since closing yesterday until like 9 a.m. this morning for the full-blown standby generators."
Jones said he also has about 40 requests to buy generators or have them hooked up but the province is running out of supply.
"By the time we get stock again, people are going to forget about it."
Electricians say proper generator maintenance is also critical.
Many homeowners buy a generator during a storm, run it non-stop for a week and then neglect it until the next power outage, they say.
"We've seen some issues were people haven’t had their maintenance done regularly or even turned their generator on for years," Benoit said. "Then they find out the generator is out of oil and the valves are seizing when their power is out."
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