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The Deal: Analysts Raise Concerns About BlackBerry Deal
NEW YORK ( The Deal ) -- Days after announcing massive layoffs and a realignment of its business, BlackBerry
The sale follows an effort by BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins, who took over in 2012, to revive the company's flagging smartphone business.
The deal would pay $9 per share for BlackBerry, contingent upon due diligence that would be completed by Nov. 4. BlackBerry can continue to seek buyers during the six-week period when the buyout group reviews the company.
Shares of BlackBerry rose 8 cents, or close to 0.9%, to $8.80 on Monday afternoon.
The Nasdaq halted trading of the shares briefly Monday before the announcement. Shares were also halted on Friday, before the company announced that it would lay off 4,500 employees and stop making phones geared toward consumers.
Jan Dawson of Ovum plc noted two challenges with the leveraged buyout.
"One is that simply taking BlackBerry private doesn't solve the primary problem that they don't have a strategy for making up the gap left by cratering phone sales," he explained. "The second thing is that, usually, when you take a company private, it's because there is a long-term strategy in place and you don't want to deal with the challenges of pleasing investors on a quarterly basis while you're executing that long-term strategy."
With BlackBerry, there is no evidence that the company has found a strategy that can turn the business around.
In light of the problems, Kevin Smithen of Macquarie Capital suggested in a Monday report that financing could raise other issues.
"Most importantly, in our opinion, is that the acquiring group has yet to obtain financing for the $4.7 billion deal," Smithen wrote. "In our view, it will be difficult to raise financing due to high cash burn and large subscriber losses."
The deal could require $2 billion to $3 billion in debt, which would be difficult to swing on the $184 million in 2015 EBITDA that Macquarie expects BlackBerry to generate.
BlackBerry launched a review of its strategic options in August. If BlackBerry finds another buyer, and the Fairfax group doesn't lower its offer, the company could face a 30 cents per share termination fee.
Should BlackBerry and Fairfax reach a definitive agreement and another buyer emerges, the penalty could jump to 50 cents per share.
Macquarie's Smithen described the fees as "onerous" and wrote that they "could scare away other potential bidders."
Fairfax owns approximately 10% of BlackBerry's common shares, which it would contribute to the buyout.
The Fairfax group received financial advice from Don McLellan, Byron Trott and John Dills of BDT & Co. ; a Bank of America Merrill Lynch team including Rob Giammarco, Gary Kirkham, Jack MacDonald, Michael Altmin, A.J. Murphy and Doug Ingram and BMO Capital Markets banker Dan Barclay.


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Consumers are interested in receiving stereoscopic 3D in the home, according to a recent In-Stat survey. However, they do not want to spend considerable amount of money on equipment that support this innovation, which, in turn, reduces interest of consumer electronics companies in popularization of home stereo 3D technologies.
About 25% of those who are at least somewhat interested in having the ability to view 3D content at home are unwilling to spend extra on a 3D TV. Another 43% want to spend on extra $200 or less on the new TV (vs. non-3D HDTV set). The situation is similar with Blu-ray players: 31% of respondents who were at least somewhat interested did not want to spend more for a 3D Blu-ray player. Another 33% want to spend less than $50 for a 3D Blu-ray player over a 2D player. In-Stat expects the price differential for 3D products will be higher than the aforementioned amounts at product introduction, so fewer consumers are likely to buy 3D equipment until prices decline.
Those who have seen three or more 3D movies in the theater are more interested than the general respondents as are those who own Blu-ray players. Unsurprising that respondents in those groups would be more interested as these traits indicate serious movie fans. However, general users represent the lion's share of the market and that is where the money are for consumer electronics companies.
Heartening for the movie studios, 67% of respondents at least somewhat interested in 3D at home are willing to pay more for a 3D version of a Blu-ray disc over the 2D version. Most of them want to pay less than $5, but studios are happy that they are at least willing to pay extra since, at the end, Blu-ray movies are already more expensive than DVDs.
Despite of rather tepid welcome for stereo 3D by consumers, In-Stat is sure that with more equipment and content coming available and consumer interest in place, 2010 will be a good year for 3D.
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BEIJING (AP) World champion Wang Ki-chun of South Korea narrowly earned a slot in the men's lightweight semifinals at the Beijing Games on Monday and China's Xu Yan upset Japan's Aiko Sato to give the host country its second shot at a women's judo gold.
Xu, ranked 13th in the world in the 57-kilogram division, won on points awarded for penalties. She will be an underdog in her semifinal contest against Deborah Gravenstijn of the Netherlands, the only top 10-ranked athlete to make it past the final eight.
In the men's 73-kilogram class, Wang advanced to the quarterfinals easily, but had to go into overtime with Brazil's Leandro Guilheiro. He won on a match-ending "golden score" point.
He will meet Tajikistan's Rasul Boqiev in the semis. The other semifinal will be between No. 1-ranked Elnur Mammadli of Azerbaijan and Iran's Ali Malomat.
The women's field was exceptionally strong, and the preliminaries quickly decided the fate of several of the top athletes.
Gold medal favorite Kye Sun Hui, the Atlanta extra-lightweight champion, threw Austria's Sabrina Filzmoser, the European champion and No. 1-ranked this year, with an ippon in her first match. But the North Korean then lost to France's Barbara Harel, who is ranked second in the world, by waza ari.
Athens gold medalist Yvonne Boenisch of Germany lost her opening match on waza ari to Italy's Giulia Quintavalle, who defeated Harel for her semifinal berth against Australia's Maria Pekli.
"Yvonne had lost against this opponent already at the past World Championships," said Norbert Littkopf, Boenisch's coach. "It was a tough draw for everybody."
Third-ranked Isabel Fernandez, the Sydney gold medalist, went into overtime with Valerie Gotay of the United States in her opening bout, but won on points.
Men's was a more open field, with the gold and silver medalists from Athens not in the running.
In a match worthy of a final, Mammadli second-ranked and European champion Belgian Dirk van Tichelt for an ippon halfway through their first-round match.
Yusuke Kanamaru, third in the World Championships but making his Olympic debut, was a disappointment for Japan, crashing down to an ippon to Malomat in the first round.


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Meagan's Musings
By Meagan Stilp
HOUGHTON – Every good Barenaked Ladies fan knows that if you had a million dollars you'd be rich.
But what if you had $19 million?
Earlier this week, one lucky local lady found herself facing that reality when she won the lottery from a ticket purchased at Festival Foods in Houghton. Which got me daydreaming about what I would do with that much money. What would that even be like?
The most money I have ever won is $3 from a scratch-off ticket. I will tell you right now that it did not take me long to decide to spend that on a Diet Coke and a king-size Reese's. Multiplying that win by $6.3 million is almost unfathomable. Luckily my many hours of daydreaming have led to an easy-to-follow plan of attack for all hopeful future lottery winners, if we choose to accept it. Remember that in daydreams, taxes do not exist.
Step 1: Be a good person and donate at least $1 million to a charity or charities. As a type I diabetic I would be a little selfish and throw the majority of that to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, with a respectable chunk going to the Make-A-Wish foundation. I would also probably cut a check to my college newspaper, the Badger Herald, for trusting me with the design of the paper.
Step 2: Pay off all bills. Say goodbye to student loans, that pesky car loan and the Christmas credit bills that won't go away.
Step 3: Celebrate! Since I'd have some cash to burn, I would start by heading down to the DT on a Friday night and buying a round for the bar, and then pay off everyone's tab for the night. As a Wisconsin native, I would also feel obligated to provide everyone with endless fried-cheese curds for the evening, possibly flown in from my favorite Madison restaurant, the Old Fashioned.
Now step three would probably last for a while. I mean, I just won the lottery. My family and friends would expect a soiree unlike any other. I would buy my parents, Grampee and siblings all sorts of ridiculous presents and treat my friends to dinners, drinks and tickets to shows.
Step 4: Invest! Because steps 5 – 7 are going to drain the majority of what winnings remain.
Step 5: Buy a house. Or maybe two. Or maybe an island! I grew up spending summers in South Carolina and I love the ocean, so I would find myself some beachfront property. I also spent a semester studying in Florence, Italy, so I would look for a residence in Tuscany. The possibilities are nearly endless. Wherever my house was located, I would want three things: a fireplace, a library and a dishwasher.
Step 6: Travel! I love traveling, and being able to afford a first-class ticket could only enhance the experience. I want to visit too many places to even begin to list them, and I think the only way of deciding would be to pin a world map to the wall and throw darts at it – all the while crossing your fingers that the dart never hits North Dakota.
Step 7: Treat yo' self! Do something that makes you happy. For some people that might mean a spa day and a shopping spree – for others a realistic Batman costume. For me, it might be a supremely nerdy early edition of Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales."
Step 8: Return to the real world. Keep the house (or island), frame the pictures from your many adventures and come home. Accruing so much money in an instant could be dangerous. I imagine it would be extremely difficult to stay grounded and focus on what is truly important. So have some fun, and then come back to reality. Still treat your friends and families to the occasional treat, but go back to work and appreciate how lucky you were to win.
I guess you could also buy a fur coat, but not a real fur coat. That's cruel.


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Editorial: Increase in hunting, fishing fees makes sense
Michigan's wise management of its natural resources has been a model other states have adopted for decades now.
Like anything, occasionally a system needs reviewed, revised and updated and that is where outdoor enthusiasts find themselves today. A license fee structure that has allowed biologists to manage wildlife success stories from elk to brook trout, wolves to sturgeon, was in need of updating.
The "fur and fin" division of the Department of Natural Resources needed a financial revitalization and frankly, after 17 years, we thought the boost was long overdue. Have you managed to maintain your home on the same budget you had in place 17 years ago?
Last increased in 1997, Michigan's license fee structure for hunting and fishing licenses was "among the nation's cheapest" according to a Bridge Magazine article analysis earlier this year.
Obviously, none of us likes the prospect of paying more for services. However, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts in Michigan know the value of the time spent outside and frankly, all would agree that value is ultimately "priceless."
As a result, most of them also would agree the license fee increases passed this week by the Michigan Legislature made sense. Sportsmen understand the value in wise wildlife management, and they know by adopting increases in their license fee structure, they are providing DNR staff with the financial resources they need to continue that practice. And, legislators included provisions in the bill to allow for full transparency on how the funds are being spent.
We believe the increases ultimately will be a vital asset for maintaining a healthy wildlife population in Michigan not only for today, but also tomorrow.


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Jake Peavy appears ahead in his lengthy recovery from surgery near his right shoulder. Pitching coach Don Cooper reported that Peavy, who suffered a detatched latissmus dorsi muscle in July, has been throwing off a mound. "It's going well," Cooper said. "He's feeling better about his command." In conversations and text messages, Peavy has revealed to Cooper that he has felt normal stiffness and rustiness at times. But Peavy originally wasn't scheduled to start throwing off a mound until the start of spring training. …
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Rava Ladoo
Day 2 of BM#5 WEEK 2 by Srivalli and i am back with another Ladoo recipe. Very common in many households is this ladoo. We generally make this during Diwali.as there is no need for any sugar syrup , it is very easy to make even by first timers in the kitchen
Rava 1 cups
Sugar 1 cups
Ghee/ Clarified butter 1/3 cup
Cardamom powder 1 tsp
Cashew few
Raisin few
Roast the Rava/Semolina well in a dry pan. Coo it
Grind the rava and sugar together. If this is ground in a mixie then the texture may be a little coarse. I did it in my mixer. Tastes lovely though:-)
Heat the ghee and roast the cashews and raisins.
Pour this hot ghee in the rava-sugar mixture. Mix well.
Roll it tight into even sized balls.
These are very tasty!!!!!!
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This classic work of art could affect Ryan's credibility with his players. Will they tease him about it? Will they be jealous of Sanchez? Will they think of Sanchez as the teacher's pet? Couldn't Ryan have expressed his ever-lasting love for the Jets with just a generic green jersey without a number? What was he thinking?
Rex Ryan's loyalty to Mark Sanchez may not be set in stone, but it is etched in ink.
From the category of "you just can't make this stuff up," Ryan will carry Sanchez around with him for the rest of his life. It will be too painful to get rid of him, as much as that may pain Jets fans.
The embattled Jets coach was photographed by the Daily News on Thursday at The Atlantis in the Bahamas lounging by the pool reading a book.
So far, so good.
He was shirtless, which is what people do when it's 82 degrees.
The photo revealed an interesting tattoo on Ryan's right arm. Just below a shamrock surrounded by the names of his sons Payton and Seth and his wife Michelle, is a drawing of a blonde-haired lady bearing a striking resemblance to Michelle wearing Sanchez's No. 6 green jersey and nothing else.
Obviously, there was another reason Ryan was reluctant to play Tim Tebow this season aside from Tebow's inability to throw a forward pass. Who wants to go through having the No. 6 replaced by No. 15? Maybe if Tebow played better, Ryan would have displayed him on his left arm.
Even Ryan knows better than to get a Greg McElroy tattoo.
Okay, make all the jokes you want, but the issue now is how this plays out in the Jets locker room. How does Sanchez feel about his coach having a tattoo with his jersey being worn by the coach's wife, who is wearing nothing else, permanently drawn on his coach's arm?
This classic work of art could affect Ryan's credibility with his players. Will they tease him about it? Will they be jealous of Sanchez? Will they think of Sanchez as the teacher's pet? Couldn't Ryan have expressed his ever-lasting love for the Jets with just a generic green jersey without a number?
What was he thinking?
Perhaps Mark Sanchez and his teammates already know about the tat.
Maybe there has been a time Ryan has walked through the locker room wearing just a towel after a game, but the coaches usually shower and change in their own locker room following practices and games. Ryan doesn't wear sleeveless shirts to practice, so the ever-watchful media have never been privy to this ode to Sanchez.
Sanchez, who is guaranteed $8.25 million in 2013 and just had a miserable season, is expected to remain with the Jets if for no other reason than they are stuck with his contract. Even though Jets owner Woody Johnson said Ryan will be back next season, his status still appears tenuous with a new general manager coming in. Unless there is a huge personality conflict with the new boss, Ryan will probably be back.
So will his tattoo.
In more than 30 years covering the NFL, I can say with certainty that I know of no other coach who honored his quarterback with a tattoo of his wife dressed in the player's jersey. Tom Landry, who I got to know very well in the eight years I worked in Dallas and covered the Cowboys, loved his wife Alicia more than words can describe, but he never commissioned a tattoo artist to dress her up in Roger Staubach's uniform top and place her on his right arm. I am pretty sure Tom Coughlin does not have a similar tattoo of his wife Judy in Eli Manning's blue No. 10.
Ryan made headlines at the opening of training camp in 2011 when he showed up with an elaborate tattoo on his right calf that he had done while on vacation in Hawaii. He said it was not his first tattoo, but it probably preceded the Sanchez tattoo.
Ryan posted a six-second video on the Jets' Facebook page to explain the meaning of the 2011 tattoo. "My new tat means, believe in yourself, which I got no problem doing," Ryan said.
Ryan took off for the Bahamas on Wednesday and has yet to comment since GM Mike Tannenbaum — who, along with Johnson, hired him — was fired on Monday. The Jets are expected to begin interviews for a new GM on Friday. Ryan and Johnson will hold their postseason news conference on Tuesday.
The tattoo does make sense in one regard. In expressing last week that the Jets are the only team he wants to coach, Ryan said, "Let's face it. I wear Jets stuff every single day, every day."
Clearly, he was not kidding.
It's hard to tell by the picture what book Ryan is reading. I should be insulted he's not reading my book, "Coaching Confidential," considering the last chapter is titled, "The Joy Of Rex." But Ryan told me in his office in November that he had already read an advance copy.
I wish I knew about the tattoo when I wrote the book. It could have been a chapter by itself: Coach's wife dressed only in quarterback's jersey in a tattoo on the coach's right arm.
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Will it be a dual or quad core -- or even more? What do you think?
We know it's going to be at least an A-53 (next generation, 64-bit). To equal Altera they'll have to put down quad core A-53. I'm hoping they leapfrog A-53 and jump to quad core A-57 processors.
Although >4 cores would provide some interesting possibilities (and compete with Cavium/Tilera) it seems unlikely as the ARMv8 architecture only supports 4 cores in an SMP cluster. To get >4 cores you need multiple clusters sharing AMBA 5 CHI or AMBA 4 ACE, a risky jump from a relatively simple dual core A9 on current generation. We can but hope though!


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Ishpeming's Willey scores last-second win to reach state
ROGERS CITY – They call it the blood round.
It's the consolation semifinals, when the winner goes on to place and advance to the MHSAA individual state wrestling finals at The Palace of Auburn Hills, while the loser heads back home with his season – and sometimes his high school career – over.
Ishpeming sophomore Johnathan Willey was down 6-4 in his 135-pound blood round match against Iron Mountain senior Tanner Chouinard with under 10 seconds left and faced with going back to Ishpeming with a tough loss.
"I had to try something," Willey said. "I told myself, 'I gotta do something to win this match.'"
That's when Chouinard lunged at him with four seconds left, giving Willey his opportunity to strike.
"It's ironic, because every (opposing) coach says, he knows the headlock, don't go into him," Willey said.
Willey countered with a front headlock throw, getting two points for a takedown and three points for a near fall as the clock expired, giving Willey the 9-4 win and earning him his first trip to The Palace. He was pinned by Hart's Klayton Ruggles in 2:56 in the consolation final.
Westwood had two wrestlers come down to the wire in the blood round. Senior David Lancour needed a stalling call on Rudyard's Cory Gillett with less than 10 seconds remaining to advance in the heavyweight division with a 9-8 win. He lost a 6-2 decision to Traverse City St. Francis' Jake Khoury in the consolation final.


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In short: Lovely RunIn full: My third time in this race, cracking race around Stratford and the Olympic Park. As always Tessa's support is fantastic, well done to everyone involved. Next year will be extra special, just before the 2012 Olympics. Date of review: April 10, 2011
In short: One of my favouritesIn full: Excellent well organised 10km. Great to glimpse the Olympic Stadium, really friendly atmosphere and a pb as well, still on a high!!Date of review: March 28, 2011
In short: Excellent RaceIn full: Lovely run through Victoria Park, excellent organisation and marshalling and the food is first class! PB potential almost guaranteed on this fast flat race.Date of review: March 26, 2011
In short: Excellent organisationIn full: I have read the comments regarding this race and if it was a first race the course could have felt a bit daunting and slightly boring. However if was still a great Sunday run and good experience if it was a first race. If you can finish a course that is like this you will certainly finish other races with more scenary and spectators. Well done to Martin and his team, most welcoming.Date of review: January 5, 2011
In short: A great runIn full: Perfect Sunday morning run in a park. Organisation was excellent, marshalls encouraging and the sub-zero weather gave us the impetus to speed up a bit. Four laps around a park may seem boring, but it was a lovely almost flat course, with fewer races at this time of year well worth having a go next year. Date of review: November 28, 2010
In short: Lovely RunIn full: I ran this race last year and the improvement in the course, marshalling and overall organisation was excellent, well done for taking on board everyone's comments from last year a vast improvement all round. This is a great course, flat, multi terrain and fast.Date of review: November 21, 2010
In short: For me a challenging course!In full: Excellent race, marshall fantastic, horrible weather but every marshall along the course and the organisers were extremely supportive, especially the ladies at the last drinks station and the one in the school. They also made me feel very safe on the last bit in the High Street. Quite a difficult course, for me anyway and it was lovely to remember our servicemen. Thank youDate of review: November 15, 2010
In short: Enjoyable raceIn full: I wasn't anticipating enjoying this race, judging from previous comments and Kent races are generally quite hilly! However I really enjoyed it, marshalls encouraging, it can't be much fun standing in the rain, I don't think the organisers anticipated so many people of the day but I love running in the rain and will definitely run again next year. Date of review: November 1, 2010
In short: What a lovely race!In full: What a great 10k, scenic (along the river), flat, excellent marshalling and registration in the Lee Valley A.C. which is amazing. Great race if you are looking for a PB, looking forward to next year's race. Well done to everyone involvedDate of review: October 17, 2010
In short: Fantastic race, one of my favouritesIn full: Excellent, friendly, welcoming with the added bonus of the best goodie bag I have received. Couldn't fault the organisation. Well done!!Date of review: August 15, 2010
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Event: Bollywood actress Aarti Chhabria poses for the shutterbugs at the opening ceremony of Country Club's new fitness centre in Juhu.
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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was snapped at the unveiling of Karan Johar's book 'An Unsuitable Boy'. Also spotted at the event were Kayoze Irani, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Ayan Mukerji, Sidharth Malhot...
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Boomer Tale - Denver
COMING SOON!!! :w00t:
:laugh: What a tease you are! :laugh:
Can't wait, Boom! :w00t:
Can I be in it!?:w00t:
See ya in a few hours, Boomtown!
man, this is the biggest tease since buzzard's list ... but at least i know the boom tale is coming ... LOL
Oh I almost forgot WAR HUGHES!!!
Not cool boomer
Where's it at??? :frantics:
HAIL HAIL forum of forums Boomer's got a tale to tell. Let me start off by saying I'm sorry I didn't post throughout the week. Matt had asked me too and at night when I would normally do this I was pre-occupied with my 9 and 7 year old nephews. My brother lives in Denver and I get to see them twice a year so I was pulling double duty this trip. SO … I am sorry. matt loves to keep you all connected to him in fight week and I dropped the ball on that one. Flogging the next time you see me.
BUT let me catch you up on the week NOW so I have a little bit of redemption. I got here on Monday after a 6 hour delay. A small delay in my first flight sent the trip down a looong path of waiting. I had planned to scope out the city on Monday for a place to eat after weigh ins and a place for the after party, so I was more annoyed at a delay then normal. Normally I don't mind as much. I like people watching, and airport food, and walls of magazines to look through. I also can sit and write a bit which a never make time for when I am at home. When I finally got to my brothers in was 1030 I think which was 12:30 Virginia time. As soon as I walked in the door my sis in law gave me a hug and out run the two boys Gabriel and Drew and tackled me. I asked them why they weren't asleep and they said they couldn't until I got there.
I got an early start on Tuesday after looking online for some Italian restaurants close to the weigh ins. The plan I walk through is usually something like I go to the venue where the weigh ins will be (which will be a different venue from where the fights are) and check out all the places within a mile or two. matt will be hungry and needing to start getting his strength back from the cut. Although I must say this was a pretty easy cut for matt this go round. The entire week he was just a few pounds over where he needed to be so it was just maintaining until weigh-ins to shed the few pounds in the sauna.
I get to the Wells Fargo Theater and park, pull out the IPhone and less than a mile is Maggiano's. It's a chain with a pretty good reputation so I always hit those places first, especially after Oakland. I really was worried in Oakland matt would get food poisoning or something … I had called ahead and talked with the manager Tony who was a big matt fan. I had called the reservation line earlier and they told me that they could not support a party that big. They were all booked up. When one door closes, look for an open window. I called manager directly and explained what I needed an why and he said he would make it happen for matt hughes, so I was hoping that when we met everything would be good to go. It was walking distance from the weigh in place, so I started off and passed right in front of Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. It looked like a big building and it was about a mile from the Pepsi Center. I stopped in and asked to talk with the manager. I talked with a guy named Sean and he had no idea who matt was, but they did have a party room in the back, so he took me up to see it. It looked like it would be a good place to mingle after the fights. matt likes a low key place where he can talk with the people who came out to support him and reconnect with old friends that make the trek to watch him battle. This place would do. It's close, private and the food was good. Sean told me that someone would call me about food needs and what not but the room was mine. Glorious.
After that I continue the march over to Maggiano's. Tony was there with a smile on his face. I said, "I like smiles .. smile means things are going right." Tony, "Yes sir I got you all taken care of, let me show you what we got. He took me back and showed me a section of the restaurant that had a small wall, a long table and some booths. I told him we would need about 15 seats and explained to him the nuances of a weigh in. It might end early so I need a block of time reserved not just a "6:00pm" reservation. Most big establishments on Friday nights will not do that. Tony said, "No problem". I later called and increased the reservation to 20 and moved the time and he once again took care of it. He did asked for a set of signed gloves, so matt took care of him with that. I walked around a bit after that, scoping out the parking situation and best routs in and out of the place. By that time matt had called and he was at the hotel and told me to come over, he was doing UFC stuff.
I got to the hotel and went to the UFC offices. I was surprised with a "hey Boomer" by one of the guys that helps out with the operations of the UFC. I walk up behind matt and Jon Jones is right next to him and they are doing all the pre-fight paper work. They are the only two fighters in the room. Burt, the main operations guy on fight week for the UFC, is talking and joking around with matt as usual. matt calls Burt "Elmer" because he is the glue that hold the place together. At the weigh ins Joe Rogan calls him the "babysitter of the stars". Both terms are true. After the paperwork they get the weeks schedule that matt hands off to me and him a Jon Jones move over to the center table to sign I think it was 200 fight posters. The feeling of the room is very light with talk of the old days, matt and Jon talking and joking, which you see carry over at the weigh ins, UFC staff telling stories and everyone just enjoying the company. Before you knew it all the posters were signed.
After that we head up to the room, talking and catching up a bit. Once we get to the room, matt says, "Hey Boomtown did you hear about what I got the boys this fight?" .. "Nope, what cha got?" matt wrestles through his bags with a smile and pulls out a tan sheath about the length of my forearm. He pulls out a black knife that is the knives of all knives. In the black blade has engraved Team Hughes on one side and on the other was Robbie Lawler. These knives where beautiful. I have a small collection of blades and the weight and craftsmanship of this knives was just beautiful a true work of art. The handle was a material that I had never seen before but felt and looked like black lava rock and it was sharp enough to split a hair. Matt starts pulling out knives and reading off names and wants to label them on the outside so he knows who to give them too without unsheathing every single one. He pulls a few out and reads off the name, I wrote it down on paper and stuck it behind the handle. About two knives in, he smiles and shows me the next knife and it said Boomtown. I got a smile on my face I couldn't hide if I wanted to. I take it from him and look at this awesome work. One of those times when "thank you" seems extremely inadequate, but you just don't know what else to do so it's all you can say. Well that and a hug .. I'm a touchy person.
After I stair at it for a bit matt asked " Did you think I wouldn't get you one?"
" I'm certainly not complaining you did, but I never expect anything from you matt." I put the knife in the sheath and we finish labeling the rest.
I will have to finish later. My Nephews Birthday party is about to start and I gotta go. I made him castle cakes with a gummy bear war .... Still got a lot to cover with this trip!! The worst movie ever, ULTIMATE Hughes, Old friends coming together, Karaoke and much much more!! :w00t:
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University Hospital Ulm
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Treatment of prostate cancer with interstitial brachytherapy (radioactive seeds implantation) (program ID: 235301)
Christian Bolenz
Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology
Specialized in: urology
Urology Department at Ulm University Clinic offers a wide range of modern services for treatment of urology and pediatric urology. In order to improve the patient care and after personal consultation, the clinic consistently shows its professional competence. According to the latest list of the best clinics according to FOCUS, the clinic health care services in the field of urology are strongly recommended.
Urologic Oncology is the main direction in the work of our clinic. Besides tumor surgery with preservation of organs and functions, the clinic provides medical treatment of tumors, including the intravasal chemotherapy for progressive cancer. We acquired particularly rich experience in the area of substitution of the bladder continents with the so-called artificial bladder created from the small intestine. This surgery technique was invented in Urological University Clinic by Prof. Mr. Hautmann and gained universal acceptance. It is improved continuously and forms a continuation of a series of the most important techniques for such surgeries. Besides artificial bladder, the clinic introduces all kinds of urination aids, for both men and women. For surgeries on prostate cancer with preservation of functions, the clinic offers, besides open surgeries, the ability to conduct surgeries using the minimally invasive robotic technology with daVinci SI. In its own center for prostate cancer certified by the German Cancer Society, the clinic determines the optimal treatment plan for patients with prostate cancer at any stage of the disease at regular interdisciplinary meetings with oncologists, radiotherapists, radiologists and pathologists.
Another major direction of the clinic is a pediatric urology. The Head of the Department, Prof. Mrs. Ebert has a wealth of experience and offers a full range of services for diagnostics and treatment of pediatric urology, including the complex surgeries for urogenital anomalies.
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Oct 19 - Colchester Tournament
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Posted 17 October 2008 - 08:03 PM
The last tournament of the year at Colchester is right around the corner. Just curious as to who will be there. I've already registered and we're looking forward to it.
I might have been able to ref that but i got mono so i cant go anymore Mike wells is the man
And good luck there will be some good teams there have you played there before
Posted 18 October 2008 - 09:40 PM
Posted 18 October 2008 - 10:24 PM
Yeah, I've played there a bunch of times. Looking forward to this one and going out to have some fun. Got the Luxe on the charger now, can't wait
what team are you on? unfortunatly i wont be there to check it out , but man i wish i could . mono sucks. are you gonna go to the tourneys next year ? theres a guy there named nick he's really good so watch out haha. have fun man, enjoy the 40 something degree weather haha good luck
Posted 18 October 2008 - 10:48 PM
Posted 19 October 2008 - 04:50 PM
I've played against and with Nick before. He's a good baller. I did all the tourney's last year and some of them this year. I'll probably be around next year as well. Hope you feel better man.
well maybe i'll see you there next year. Im not that good but hopefully getting better. nick has helped me out with my snap shootting. Im hopefully getting a G3 despite the fact that adam doesnt think that its a good idea. i cant wait. anyways hope you did well today. how'd that luxe shoot?
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Weiland's Gourmet Market was the 2012 Best of Columbus winner for both Best Liquor Store and Best Beer Shop, making it the place for all of your boozing needs. Its incredible selection of spirits and brews is unmatched, and now Weiland's is offering the chance to try some interesting and rare stuff.
This Friday's tasting offers three single malt Scotches (Old Pulteney 12 Year, Speyburn and Speyburn Bradan Orach) as well as Caorunn Gin from Scotland. On July 20, the market will bring in W.H. Harrison Indiana Bourbon and Governor's Reserve Whiskey for patrons to sample both alone and in cocktails. All of the liquors will also be available for purchase in bottles.
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In trading on Friday, shares of the Proshares Ultra FTSE China 25 ETF
entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $43.20 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30.
In the case of Proshares Ultra FTSE China 25, the RSI reading has hit 29.2 — by comparison, the RSI reading for the S&P 500 is currently 51.9.
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A bullish investor could look at XPP's 29.2 reading as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side.
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Are you tired of hearing about Cloud Computing without having any hands-on experience? Here's your chance. IBM has recently launched its IBM Development and Test Cloud beta. This gives you a "sandbox" to play in. Here's a few steps to get started:
- Go to the [IBM Developer & Test in the IBM Cloud beta] dashboard and register for an account. This can be your email address and your own password. You can watch the helpful videos.
- Generate a "key pair". There are two keys. A "public" key that will reside in the cloud, and a "private" key that you download to your personal computer. Don't lose this key.
- Request an IP address. This step is optional, but I went ahead and got a static IP, so I don't have to type in long hostnames like "vm353.developer.ihost.com".
- Request storage space. Again, this step is optional, but you can request a 50GB, 100GB and 200GB LUN. I picked a 200GB LUN. Note that each instance comes with some 10 to 30GB storage already. The advantage to a storage LUN is that it is persistent, and you can mount it to different instances.
- Start an "instance". An "instance" is a virtual machine, pre-installed with whatever software you chose from the "asset catalog". These are Linux images running under Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) which is based on Linux's kernel virtual machine (KVM). When you start an instance, you get to decide its size (small, medium, or large), whether to use your static IP address, and where to mount your storage LUN. On the examples below, I had each instance with a static IP and mounted the storage LUN to /media/storage subdirectory. The process takes a few minutes.
- Download some programs on your personal computer. I downloaded an SSH client called [PuTTY] and an [NX client from NoMachine].
So, now that you are ready to go, what instance should you pick from the catalog? Here are three examples to get you started:
- IBM WebSphere sMASH Application Builder
- Base OS server to run LAMP stack
Next, I decided to try out one of the base OS images. There are a lot of books on Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP (LAMP) which represents nearly 70 percent of the web sites on the internet. This instance let's you install all the software from scratch. Between Red Hat and Novell SUSE distributions of Linux, Red Hat is focused on being the Hypervisor of choice, and SUSE is focusing on being the Guest OS of choice. Most of the images on the "asset catalog" are based on SLES 10 SP2. However, there was a base OS image of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.4, so I chose that.
To install software, you either have to find the appropriate RPM package, or download a tarball and compile from source. To try both methods out, I downloaded tarballs of Apache Web Server and PHP, and got the RPM packages for MySQL. If you just want to learn SQL, there are instances on the asset catalog with DB2 and DB2 Express-C already pre-installed. However, if you are already an expert in MySQL, or are following a tutorial or examples based on MySQL from a classroom textbook, or just want a development and test environment that matches what your company uses in production, then by all means install MySQL.
This is where my SSH client comes in handy. I am able to login to my instance and use "wget" to fetch the appropriate files. An alternative is to use "SCP" (also part of PuTTY) to do a secure copy from your personal computer up to the instance. You will need to do everything via command line interface, including editing files, so I found this [VI cheat sheet] useful. I copied all of the tarballs and RPMs on my storage LUN ( /media/storage ) so as not to have to download them again.
Compiling and configuring them is a different matter. By default, you login as an end user, "idcuser" (which stands for IBM Developer Cloud user). However, sometimes you need "root" level access. Use "sudo bash" to get into root level mode, and this allows you to put the files where they need to be. If you haven't done a configure/make/make install in awhile, here's your chance to relive those "glory days".
In the end, I was able to confirm that Apache, MySQL and PHP were all running correctly. I wrote a simple index.php that invoked phpinfo() to show all the settings were set correctly. I rebooted the instance to ensure that all of the services started at boot time.
- Rational Application Developer over VDI
This last example, I started an instance pre-installed with Rational Application Developer (RAD), which is a full Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Java and J2EE applications. I used the "NX Client" to launch a virtual desktop image (VDI) which in this case was Gnome on SLES 10 SP2. You might want to increase the screen resolution on your personal computer so that the VDI does not take up the entire screen.
From this VDI, you can launch any of the programs, just as if it were your own personal computer. Launch RAD, and you get the familiar environment. I created a short Java program and launched it on the internal WebSphere Application Server test image to confirm it was working correctly.
If you are thinking, "This is too good to be true!" there is a small catch. The instances are only up and running for 7 days. After that, they go away, and you have to start up another one. This includes any files you had on the local disk drive. You have a few options to save your work:
- Copy the files you want to save to your storage LUN. This storage LUN appears persistent, and continues to exist after the instance goes away.
- Take an "image" of your "instance", a function provided in the IBM Developer and Test Cloud. If you start a project Monday morning, work on it all week, then on Friday afternoon, take an "image". This will shutdown your instance, and backup all of the files to your own personal "asset catalog" so that the next time you request an instance, you can chose that "image" as the starting point.
Another option is to request an "extension" which gives you another 7 days for that instance. You can request up to five unique instances running at the same time, so if you wanted to develop and test a multi-host application, perhaps one host that acts as the front-end web server, another host that does some kind of processing, and a third host that manages the database, this is all possible. As far as I can tell, you can do all the above from either a Windows, Mac or Linux personal computer.
Getting hands-on access to Cloud Computing really helps to understand this technology!
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (83 votes).
In short: fabDate of review: September 17, 2005
In short: A hard course. Excellent value, nice touch with the bottled water and Snickers at the end. And a massive PB of 11mins - great....Date of review: September 17, 2005
In short: Fab run. Was one of the last but really enjoyed it. Better than GNR any day!In full: Organisation was great; people friendly; Stewards very encouraging. Much better than these large organised, hyped-up events.Date of review: September 17, 2005
In short: The views around Blenheim Park alone is worth the visit!Date of review: February 2, 2005
In short: Friendly, scenic & good valueDate of review: November 26, 2004
In short: Could do with a bit better organisation and not so mean with the medalDate of review: September 24, 2004
In short: Was a hard run but as a beginner i felt intimidatedDate of review: September 24, 2004
In short: Our 1st time -F.A.B. day out. Great Atmosphere and even the sheep were running along. Coombe Hill was tougher by the 3rd time around though. In full: This was only my 2nd race after Sheff 1/2Marathon. Di & I thought that this was luvly setting {saw deer on training runs the week before. Everyone was friendly though small {230 runners}field was primarily made up of fit clubbers. Thanks to Mike Shipway & team for the Org. Will def. look out for this next yr. Henley to come on Oct 10th -See you there !!Date of review: September 24, 2004
In short: great fun but pretty tough on those uphill stretchesDate of review: September 20, 2004
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For over a decade, the French-American anthropologist Scott Atran has been listening to the hopes and dreams of young people from Indonesia to Egypt. He explores the human dynamics of what we analyze as "breeding grounds for terrorism" — why some young people become susceptible to them and others, in the same circumstances, do not. His work sheds helpful light on the question on so many of our minds as we watch horrific news of the day: How could this happen — and how could we possibly help transform it?
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is director of research at the National Center for Scientific Research in Paris, visiting professor at the University of Michigan, senior fellow at Harris Manchester College of Oxford University and research professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York. He's the author of Talking to the Enemy: Faith, Brotherhood and the (Un)Making of Terrorists.
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Thank you for this show with someone that seems to me to really get it. Scott Atran put into words so many of the feelings I have had all along but didn't quite have the words to express. As I have watched events unfold in Egypt I have been so excited about the possibilities, and so afraid it might somehow get shut down with yet more violence and repression. Perhaps I am too idealistic, but I can imagine how Egypt might well now not return to 'normal' but rather build on the way they all worked together in such a peaceful way and keep the momentum going towards quantum leaps beyond anything most people in this country seem to be able to imagine. I think the Egyptians might just show us that our current problems are not so impossible to solve if we can learn how to work together, rather than letting selfish impulses keep people behaving so poorly and antagonistically. Again, thank-you so much.
Excellent metric analysis so far--putting real arithmetic dimensions on this issue/problem, instead of a sweeping anathema of a religion or culture. He is "sizing the suit" properly. Well done.
This was such a refreshing conversation. I think he really understands what is driving these 'terrorists in the making.' However, we can't ignore the forces that don't want peace to break out. Too much money is being made by a few powerful entities by propagating fear and war.
For me, his studies drive home the need for a vibrant community of faith that will nurture relationships and provide places for competition and conflict to mature and flower.
Mr. Scott Atran is the most honest educator-commentator I have heard recently, and posted this program on my Facebook. As one whose life has been directly effected by US political-judicial insensitivity to Muslims, I feel like I have a friend. I wish that I would have had the transcendental ability/emotional maturity to speak truth to power.
Thank-you Krista for "being" here for us, with the kernels of wisdom from your guests that provide your audience of listeners with the tools/arguments/knowledge to accept our fates and live in dignity. After all is said and done, the world is ONE, everything is intertwined.
Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell spent their entire lives writing and speaking about this issue. What myth do I follow? In a secular world economy, science, technology, and the individual have made the Occidental and Eastern traditional myths irrelevant. They no longer serve as a guide on our personal mystical journey. Nor do current political structures separated from their originating mythical essence. (the hero turned autocrat) As Eckhart Tolle said, "All of these structures are crumbling, and it's beautiful." I cannot say it better than the Epilogue of The Hero of A Thousand Faces. This is a book that we should all read again in the context of what we see happening in the Middle East.
The search for a hero begins early in life and continues until you realize that you are the hero. Sometime after medical school I began reading biographies as a continued search for a hero figure. As my reading shifted to the metaphysical, I came to the realization that I am the hero of my own personal mythology. More importantly I am finding that my creativity is the ultimate recognition of this mystery, and expressing it brings the mystery to life.
We are witnessing a mythology unfolding in front of us and we are creating it. I had a discussion last night with some friends about anthropology and the functional unit of the hunter-gatherer tribe. Data suggests an optimal working group size of about 150. Tools like twitter and facebook Facebook have turned entire countries and diverse groups around the world into functional units that were geo-politically separate until now. These new functional units are now effecting change mysteriously out of thin air. The printing press, radio, and television all had similar impact. The Middle East was simply ripe for change.
We are effecting and witnessing the evolution of human mythology. I am the particle and we are the wave form and, we are individually and collectively observing the phenomenon we create. And, our observations further change our behavior. (Werner Heisenberg) This then feeds back on itself indefinitely. Quantum reality is the particle. Quantum myth is the wave form. Constant adaptation (evolution) is the natural law. There is no direction to this, nor end point. It is infinity.
Hear hear. Well said. Lots
Hear hear. Well said. Lots of intelligent discussion here but I find your post particularly resonant.
I've heard Atran several times now. I'm impressed that he actually talks to people who know those who do things we find so threatening. What an original approach, something you might expect an anthropologist to do. I find his reasoning sound, his stories compelling, and am frustrated that he doesn't seem to be making a huge impact in policy.
Understanding that comes from seeking and examining facts seems so obvious; I do not understand why Atran seems unique.
Several factors. First of all I am a student of anthropology (taking a break between BA and MA), and I have enjoyed Atram's work in the academic setting. Second, I am also profoundly interested in religion in society and in evolutionary psychology. I knew this would be "good stuff." I was not let down. Thank you!
I appreciated Scott's matter of fact realism about the choices that lie before us to listen and respect those whose ideologies differ but whose humanity connects with ours. As a religious person I was sobered by his assertion that ideology and belief follows relationships, and yet I think he is mostly accurate. It does leave me wondering what role religious belief can play in bringing reconciliation and understanding between peoples of vastly different cultures. In other words, how do we embrace our faith, while not allowing it to shut us off from those whose faith or ideology is so different than our own?
this is about the anthropologist thinking about new paradigms. maybe it is better to teach people that people are a mix of good and bad. always. therefore, alliance with a person is always going to mean risk of disappointment or anger. enemy or nonenemy - he said something about "abstract concept" like poverty. No - make less abstract. Like: no stealing. No stealing is good. No lying. These are the values. Choose the concrete "sin" that you stand against. stay focused on that. the real underpinnings of religion (IMHO) with none of the trappings.
Good morning. I just heard the interview with Scott Atran, and I want to say Thank You! As someone who works in the field of conflict transformation and prevention, it was amazingly refreshing and encouraging to hear Scott's analysis of what creates and drives conflicting world views -- and what can be done to prevent and address the too-often violent 'crash' of such views. I've thought for a long time that anthropologists need a key seat at any table where human relations are the topic of discussion -- whether political, religious, or other relations. This interview convinces me even more that this is true. Thanks again, and I am eager to hear future interviews with this depth of insight. Eran Fraenkel Consultant: Media and Civil Society Bogor, Indonesia
Re: program of 2/13 w Mr. Atran (sp?)-his book Talking to the Enemy Thot provoking- but only to yr usual tepid degree; Re the paths available- "yes we can" vrs martyrdom? false choice. Martyrdom might b fine on the right path which you failed to mention: Militant
Civilly disobedient
Leftist, etc.
Kindly dig deeper. Please seek out the peace movements in Palestine and Israel before you go? Discuss Rachel Corrie? Dave E Cc Atran, various eberhardt baltimore
by the way- yr form insanely difficult
Loved this week's show (Demonstrations, Hopes and Dreams). Please do read Francis Fukuyama's "The End of History" tho as I feel this week's guest was demonstrating Mr Fukuyama's thesis; which, by the way, predates 9/11. Thanks.
I found this discussion so fascinating and relevant, because, since 911, I have been so curious and confused about what would lead a person to become a "terrorist". I just always assumed that it had to do with poverty and the lack of opportunity for personal and community growth. This was the first discussion that I had listened to on the subject that involved someone doing research, and actually talking with these individuals, (other than Barbara Walters in her program about God a few years back).
Mr. Atran's discussion of the who the children admired really intrigued me. It reminded me of some of my observations of my daughter's attitude, especially during her teen years, (she is now 25 years old). It seemed to me, that she and her contemporaries had a sense of entitlement that I didn't remember in myself or my peers at that age. They seemed to have this feeling that they were horribly deprived if they didn't have a TV and computer in their own room and a cell phone in their pocket. And if it was suggested that they would have to wait until they could earn the money to purchase and support their own, that we, (parents) were the most terrible of torturous jailers. And even worse if we didn't supply them with a car when they became of age to drive. It was all about instant gratification, without doing the work required to earn that gratification. I wondered where this attitude came from, since my daughter had only ever seen me and our family working to earn a living, and living, what I thought to be an ethical lifestyle. (To her credit, in her adulthood, my daughter has since thanked me for my discipline in this and other matters, and felt a great sense of pride when she purchased her own car and supported it on her own!)
I wondered if this attitude was a product of exposure to the media, and pop icons, like Paris Hilton, whose claim to fame has nothing to do with her own accomplishments, but with the circimstances of her birth, (I don't mean any personal disrespect or judgment against Ms. Hilton), and depictions of these lifestyles in the media, TV and movies.
But, now I am wondering if it is really due a failure in our communities closer to home and the education system. It is understandable that public figures will inspire and motivate the young, this is nothing new, ie, Buzz Aldrin, John Kennedy, Gandhi, Bin Ladin, Obama, etc. But what about role models in the local community? Parents, teachers, clergy and others in a position to influence and offer inspiration to the children? I guess it is not very glamorous to ethically and lovingly provide for our families, (I think back on your episode with Mike Rose on intelligence last year), or to be a teacher that creates excitement in math or literature. And how about a local firefighter who has rescued a family from a fire? Is our disconnectedness of community to blame? Or the fact that we aren't communicating these ethics to our children? It seems to me that providing inspiration closer to home could offer a productive and fulfilling alternative to going out in a puff of smoke in search of brotherhood and fame, or at the very least, provide the sense of belonging that the youth crave, with rational, responsible adults.
I have no idea what the communities of the children in the photo that headlines this show's page are like. But if theirs are not so different from ours, could the disconnectedness from community and the lack of ability of community adults to inspire and support the children be at the root of the problem? Are there similarities to the massacre in Columbine, where it has been suggested that dearth of adult relationship with teens may have contributed to the problems? This has such great implications for all of our children and communities!
Thank you for providing this venue for discussion of such important and relevant topics, and for the intelligent and rational point of view. The ideas and conversation you provide are some of the most stimulating and forward thinking in the media today.
with all due respect, Scott... saying of little children leaving school, "those are the terrorists," is aggressive and violent and horrific. only a narcissist could say something so demeaning and vicious. and who criticizes the "horse and buggy" policy of the political leaders! it's so disturbing.
and, by the way, i've heard of little boys from rich white american neighborhoods who say, "when i grow up, i want to be a garbage man." i guess those privileged kids, too, grow up entitled to be the terrorists? yeah, the guys signing war contracts and contracts for books on war and and and...
god! what is wrong with this world! so disappointing.
I think Scott Atram's observations give us a true reality check. Scott could
be an excellent director of the United Nations as really understands - every thing he says is tangible and factual - not full of rhetoric meaningless phrases. I am definitely going to buy his books.
Congratulations Krista for having him talk on your excellent show. Great job to both of you. Regards Sab Szabados
I recognized Atran's ideas as
I recognized Atran's ideas as similar to my own more rudimentary ones concerning the causes of jihad. I appreciate this program as among the top, yet, of those you are sending. The world needs far more Scott Atrans..and Krista Tippets
It's a burden to me since I
It's a burden to me since I have insight into the motivation for rebellion and rampaging and killing. For me, I see "youthful idealism" and less adult wisdom. In myself, I am rebellious when I'm feeling that my ideas (let alone my life) are threatened. Understanding, everyone is "human" and all want what is best for their families and hold preservation of family as paramount, it's understandable to rebel when threatened. This basic need drives us/youthful thinkers to separate into like minded groups.
Within the better standard of living that [many] in USA have attained, the more protective we get of OUR OWN, and fearful of loosing IT. It is the same for those who aren't white, aren't living in a wealthy nation having a middle class life, but what they have is anger, and idealism, plus numbers to use . ....
You, Krista, and Dave Muris are preaching to the choir, seems to me. I had to leave my family, husband, and his family, and Central Pennsylvania for lack of finding people who are like-minded, open minded. I know you have higher thinking, but I don't see the world's majority catching up, or reaching out. My conclusion is that humans are a doomed species. We'll use every resource to our own detriment, and blame the "other" for "our/my not having".
Your programming selections give me hope . . ..
I sure wish an Anthropologist
I sure wish an Anthropologist would run for U.S. President. I would love to vote for one ! As always, On Being is the best program on air - radio or tv. I'm ALWAYS enlightened and want to tell everyone I know that they need to hear this program every week. thank you. I really loved hearing Scott Altran and now want to read his book.
Listening to On Being is
Listening to On Being is always a pleasure. This program in particular is extremely important. Professor Atran's analysis is deep and very insightful, based upon solid contextualized cultural understanding. It makes me, a fellow anthropologist, hopeful that others will stop, listen and think. Thank you very much!
Your interview with Dr. Atran
Your interview with Dr. Atran helps the listener to understand the motivations [hard wired in many ways] toward what Abraham Maslow had labeled as 'becoming' motivations. Or as Claire Graves had posited…the higher on spiral level of motivations that are accentuated by cooperation and collaboration over the exploitive misuse [ deficiency motivations] of what ones thinks of the 'farther reaches of human nature'. I try not to miss a Sunday morning around listening and learning through your interviews. Remarkable…is an understatement. I hope someday that you might interview Alan Fiske or Don Black as to add to our understanding of what we call…religion, spirituality and perhaps even more elusive this urge toward transcendence.
An excellent conversation.
An excellent conversation. What a relief to hear intelligent and meaningful discourse.. Thank you!
I am a high school teacher.
I am a high school teacher. Many kids can go bad or come to the good side. It sometimes is how they are treated!
This is a breath of fresh air
This is a breath of fresh air and sanity. A small flame of hope.
Thank you for yet another
Thank you for yet another excellent treatment of a topic that may initially appear to address a particular context; however, which, I believe, touches on something much deeper --- man's (no sexism intended) eternal quest for connection and belonging and community. I was blessed and honored to be the founding superintendent and principal of one of the first 12 open-enrollment charter schools in Texas (1996). 99% of the boys in our high school were gang affiliated. Through much discourse it was agreed, their desire for community, to be connected and belong were core to their gang involvement, and which unfortunately was cause for much social- and self-destruction(echoes of jihad,perhaps?). Such works as, Religion for Atheists (de Botton) speak of religion as a means to nurture community, and most recently the NYTimes article, To Siri With Love,a wonderful story of how one 13-year-old boy with autism became B.F.F.'s with Apple's Siri. It's all about community, connection, belonging -- thank you On Being, for yet another poignant reminder of this essential truth.
Great show on Oct.16 with
Great show on Oct.16 with Scott Atran. I'm sharing it with my History of Photography class at the University of Findlay, after a terrific 2 1/2 hour discussion with a visiting scholar from Vietnam. We weren't talking about terrorism as such, but about ways that we are influenced on various issues.
I am very curious about Scott
I am very curious about Scott's reference to the letter that Engels sent to Marx re: California. I sought it here
but so far cannot locate it. Could Scott please provide a link or a footnote, so that I can find it?
finally, a voice of reason in
finally, a voice of reason in the dialogue around extremism. atran's ideas have applicability across many social issues, gangs, bullying, etc. Big eye opener for me. Great show.
CT is amazing as always when
CT is amazing as always when she discovers and puts forward people like Scott Atran. His quest for understanding discontent and seeking roots for conflict are of extrem value to all of us. This is again another episode that I will need to listen to more than once. My favorite quote from the first listening is:
"Madam, do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?" where Scott is quoting President Lincoln.
How can we support Scott and cultivate more academics like him?
Powerful interview. It was
Powerful interview. It was such a BFO (Blinding Flash of the Obvious) that the most efficient way to analyze terrorists is find out what they eat and those with whom they hang out. It's not that complicated; we are human beings and our lives are built around relationships. Don't ever stop including the unedited versions of the podcasts; each one is a gem and so human.
I'm a sociologist who studies
I'm a sociologist who studies kids' social networks, hence Mr. Atran's observation that Islamic terrorists are creatures of their social context comes as no great surprise. We all are. Discussions of the "psychology" of terrorism miss this fundamental fact. We would be better served to be talking about the "social ecology" of terrorism instead.
When he speaks of the
When he speaks of the Declaration of Independence, he omits that women, slaves, and unlanded men did not have the right to vote. He omits the pure contradictions of the time. It's too neat.
When he speaks of the
When he speaks of the Declaration of Independence, he omits that women, slaves, and unlanded men did not have the right to vote. He omits the pure contradictions of the time. It's too neat.
OF course the American
OF course the American revolutionaries were product os of their times and far from the egalitarian thinkers of today. Nevertheless, there's was a momentous movement in the history of human development, without which open democracy and human rights might never even begun. Civilization is intermittent, and even today there is no guarantee that open democracy will thrive, or even survive. But we cannot deny that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,as universal "sacred rights" (as Jefferson termed them in his original draft of the Declaration of Independence, before the ever too rational Franklin skewed the notion into "self-evident") was a moral revolution of vast effect and importance -- and to my mind, for the good.
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So refreshing to hear in such
So refreshing to hear in such clear words Scotts view and incredible understanding of our human nature.......and opportunities
May this understanding grow and take hold in our world! Thank you for your work Scott!!!!
Thank you Krista for your continuing efforts to inspire.
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The Enterprise news staff made a big factual error in Saturday's paper, which we truly regret and are, furthermore, ashamed of.
Jessica Collier explained on her blog Monday (linked to below) how she mistakenly thought the property Franklin County foreclosed on Thursday was owned by one of the limited liability corporations involved with the ACR. We honestly thought it was, but it wasn't. It was a nearby property, owned by someone else.
She found out Sunday, and despite it being a day off, she immediately scrambled to find the right information and write a story-length correction, which we posted as the lead item on our website that day. She also corrected the online version of Saturday's ACR story, labeling it as such and linking to the correction article.
We printed that article prominently, above the fold on page 1 of Monday's paper under the big, red word, "Correction." That is precedent-setting to show our sincere concern for the truth, and for making sure everyone knows it.
We need your trust, and we realize that to get that back requires immediate corrective action and apology. We realize we raised a false alarm with this mistake and thereby did damage. We feel terribly about that.
It wasn't due to recklessness. We were careful, although we understand that triple-checking sources might have caught this error. We will be more vigilant in the future. We take pride in our good work and beat ourselves up when we make mistakes.
Some readers have questioned our motives, saying the Enterprise jumped the gun in an eagerness to report bad news about the controversial resort. Please believe us – that's just not true. Why would we do that? We have editorialized many times in favor of the ACR, most recently in our 2012 Year in Review. In our editorial opinion, we're rooting for it to succeed and for Tupper Lake to flourish economically. News-wise, however, it's our duty to keep local people updated on all the relevant happenings: good and bad.
On that note, we were sad to read that Tom and Sue Lawson, the faces of the resort on the ground in Tupper Lake, are becoming financially stretched as they struggle to hang on, nine years into this endeavor. They have done a great deal of good for the community, buying and upgrading numerous properties in hopes of renewal with the resort. That investment, risk, faith – whatever you want to call it – deserves to be rewarded, and we believe it's still possible for the dream to become reality and for the Lawsons to be made whole.
We don't publish news like this gleefully. We do it with heavy hearts, but we do it anyway because people want and deserve to know what's going on.
It's appropriate to blame the messenger when he or she gets the news wrong, as the Enterprise did in this case, but please don't blame the messenger for the news being bad.