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The Black Struggle in 2019: Staying Aware, Facing Injustice and Fighting for the Future
According to the Gun Violence Archive, as of December 1, 2019, there were more mass shootings in America (385) than days in a calendar year.
By Brian 18X Crawford | J.S. Adams and Toure Muhammad
The Final Call@TheFinalCall
2019 saw challenges and signs of a continual awakening of the Black community, even as racism and police killings remained a problem in the United States. Alongside the insults was a strong spirit of resistance and growing frustration with the lack of respect for and deprivation of Black lives.
Heroes continued to emerge in sports and entertainment as Black stars refused to bow to the desires of powerful figures in those industries.
Colin Kaepernick continued to be a lightning rod for discussion, even though the former NFL quarterback played his last game in 2016. He continued to challenge the NFL for essentially blackballing him and keeping him off the field. Mr. Kaepernick was openly critical of what was billed as an NFL workout in November for team scouts, but in actuality, was an attempt to get him to sign a non-standard waiver that included language that would have limited his ability to pursue legal claims against the NFL. Mr. Kaepernick held his own, private workout instead, and his representatives sent that tape to all 32 NFL teams.
Hip hop guru Jay-Z received criticism for entering into a business relationship with the NFL. His Roc Nation imprint was named the league's "live music entertainment strategist," putting the rapper's company in charge of the Super Bowl halftime show. The rapper took heavy criticism from NFL players and many in the Black community, but others urged caution, saying time will tell what happens.
On the field, it was the year of the Black quarterback in the NFL. Players like Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), Deshaun Watson (Houston Texans), Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals) and Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) busted up the stereotype that Black athletes aren't smart enough to play quarterback at the pro level. Both the Chiefs and Ravens are legitimate NFL contenders. And with top notch collegiate prospects like Jalen Hurts (Oklahoma), Justin Fields (Ohio State), Khalil Tate (Arizona), and Deondre Francois (Hampton), the Black quarterback talent pool was deep.
America and Black people continued to suffer from violence in 2019.
According to the Gun Violence Archive, as of December 1, 2019, there were more mass shootings in America (385) than days in a calendar year.
There was a mass shooting in this country every single day in 2019 and 29 of those 385 mass shootings were also mass murders. Some of the most devastating tragedies included the Aug. 4 mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, that killed nine people, an Aug. 13 mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, where 22 people were killed, and three Dec. 1 shootings in New Orleans that left 11 people injured. The Gun Violence Archives reported the highest number of mass shootings since 2014.
There were more than 35,000 gun-related deaths in 2019, over 27,000 gun-related accidents, and still no meaningful, federally mandated gun legislation.
Elijah Al-Amin, a 17-year old from Peoria, Arizona, was shot and killed by a White man at a convenience store because he didn't like the rap music the teen was playing. In Louisiana, Sean Barrette fatally shot and killed three people at random in New Orleans; one of his victims was Black.
Violence at the hands of police continued in 2019. According to a study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Black men's risk of being shot and killed by police is 2.5 times higher than that of White men, and 1 in every 1,000 Black men will be shot and killed by a police officer. Black women were also victims of police violence in 2019.
In October, Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed by a police officer in Ft. Worth, Texas, while at home playing video games with her 8-year-old nephew. An officer began peering through Ms. Jefferson's window after a neighbor called a non-emergency number to ask for a well-being check. Her front door was open. Officer Andrew Dean shot through a window killing Ms. Jefferson. The 35-year-old had only been on the force 18 months, and resigned before he could be fired. He's been charged with murder.
The trial of Amber Guyger, a Dallas police officer who shot and killed Botham Jean in his own apartment, saying she mistook it for her own, was probably one of the most talked about stories of 2019. Ms. Guyger was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison for the killing the young Black man who was a native of St. Lucia. Both the judge, who is Black, and Mr. Jean's brother hugged Ms. Guyger after the verdict was read. The judge even gave Ms. Guyger a Bible.
These perceived acts of kindness and forgiveness enraged many in the Black community. Lee Merritt, the attorney representing the Jean family, understood the outrage. But, he said, key elements in the Jean story as well as the case of Atatiana Jefferson were overlooked.
Some of these elements have often been used to justify police killings of Black people, said the Dallas-based attorney.
"For a long time, the conversation was about compliance. In other words, it was said the Black community wasn't properly complying with law enforcement and giving them the respect that they deserve; and Black men, women and children were causing the brutality to happen to them," said Atty. Merritt.
"But 2019 kind of dispelled that myth," he told The Final Call. "You have Atatiana Jefferson who was playing video games in her home, get shot and killed by police. Botham Jean was eating a bowl of ice cream after a long day of work, being shot and killed by police in his home. These weren't even legitimate police encounters. This was just people going through the mundane activities of their daily lives, and police brutality came to visit them at their home."
"The problem in the Botham Jean case is that it actually represented an advancement in police brutality," Mr. Merritt continued. "This case should be textbook in how we deal with police brutality, because a lot of things had to come together to convict a White woman, a police officer, of murdering a Black man. There was a whole new bench of primarily Black women elected in Dallas County, and one of them served on that trial—Judge Tammy Kemp. Even though she later became a problematic figure, there would have been no conviction without her."
Judge Kemp barred the testimony of the Texas Rangers, a respected law enforcement agency, because they were set to testify that Ms. Guyger did nothing wrong and didn't deserve to go to jail, he said.
Mr. Merritt also credits the district attorney's office for being aggressive in pursuing the case, and Dallas residents who showed up in droves for jury duty. The jury that found Ms. Guyger guilty was one of the most diverse ever to hear a murder trial in the city, according to Mr. Merritt. It was comprised of six Black jurors, 5 Hispanic jurors and only one White juror.
"The response to the jury summons was record-breaking. There were hundreds of people lined up for jury duty around the corner on the heels of Bothan Jeans' trial," Mr. Merritt said. "This is something that needs to be replicated. It was a lot of work for one conviction, but this is something that can be replicated throughout the country."
Social activism and art
One of the most heartbreaking events this year was when Nipsey Hussle, an up and coming rapper from Los Angeles, Calif., was gunned down March 31.
"It's unfortunate that it has happened, because I would say he's an artist that was gaining steam. I have a friend of mine who I discovered was a huge Nipsey Hussle fan and was devastated when he passed away," said Clayton Gutzmore, a 30-year-old freelance journalist who often covers Black culture and entertainment. "In terms of his impact, I just want to say that Nipsey has been known as a giver. He invested in his community by opening up a tech space where people could learn about coding, and also a space where he could employ people, because there's the Marathon store, and other things like that that he planted in California where people can actually benefit from him and his influence."
Mr. Hussle died outside of his Marathon store. His work and catchphrase "The Marathon Continues" now often refers to furthering the community work he dedicated himself to. That hashtag, along with portraits of him, have circulated throughout social media. He left behind his longtime girlfriend, actress Lauren London, and two children.
His death also brought together gangs in the area for a peace walk and effort to broker peace. It also brought Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak to those who convened near Nipsey's store, and speak to attendees at his funeral service at the Staples Center.
The Netflix docuseries "When They See Us" dove deeply into the true story of the Central Park 5, which younger viewers may not have been exposed to.
Ava DuVernay, an acclaimed director, told the story of five young Black and Hispanic youths who were wrongfully accused and convicted of raping a young White woman in Central Park.
"It was traumatizing at the moment because you see these young boys who are being told certain things, and these are back in the days where it wasn't so tech savvy or whatnot," Mr. Gutzmore said. "Also, more people just being more conscious of the whole judicial system and letting people be more aware of how the cops and young Black teenagers interchange."
Melissa Hunter Davis, founder and publisher of Sugarcane Magazine, a Black arts publication, said the series brought out both the good and the bad.
"I think it was far wider than we thought," Ms. Davis said. "I don't think it was necessarily positive by some people. I'm not saying the film wasn't positive. I think there were people who this touched a wrong nerve for them. They were probably supportive for these young men of being thrown in jail for the rest of their lives."
Recently, there have been complaints of notable Black artists, including Ms. DuVernay, being "snubbed" at the Golden Globes nominations.
"We saw her being snubbed at the Golden Globes and plenty of films that depict Black people not just positively, but that are politically charged," Ms. Davis continued. "I think Beyonce's 'Homecoming' was hard for people to take. I think any time we start to speak politically and quite loudly, I think that frightens people and keeps us from getting what we deserve."
Many people have taken to Twitter and other social media platforms to express their dissatisfaction with Black artists not getting their proper due.
Ms. Davis said one artist who has made strides this year is Tyler Perry, with the opening of his grand, new studio.
"I'm really proud of him," she said. "I think that the idea of anybody Black owning their own collection of sound stages is phenomenal, especially in Georgia. The state of Georgia made it really easy for him to do that with all the tax incentives they give to people, and he took advantage of it and ran with it."
November's Democratic presidential debate was held at Tyler Perry's studio in Atlanta, soon after its opening in October.
"Clearly he's done well off the bat," she said. "It was used very quickly and it gave people a place to shoot different types of films with different locales."
Many activists have helped to shape up this year for Blacks, through arts and social justice.
"[It shows] the changes in making sure there's positive representation of Black people in this country to commemorate the fact that we are here," Ms. Davis said.
Both Mr. Gutzmore and Ms. Davis see a brighter future in 2020 for Black people in terms of moving the culture forward.
"Hopefully sharper and better material in both music and movies," Mr. Gutzmore said. "Hopefully we will want to raise our stakes. Hopefully we will want to deliver better material … that can say, okay, this is actually different from the 2010s."
Project Separation moves across America
The year 2019 also brought a national separation tour by Dr. Ava Muhammad, national spokesperson for the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam.
The attorney and student minister went across the country lecturing and convening discussions about "the best and only solution" to the race problem in America—separation.
"Separation is not the goal. The goal is the spiritual, mental and moral resurrection of God's people. Separation is just the process. It is a means to an end and not the end," said Min. Ava Muhammad, during a successful visit to Los Angeles. She visited 18 cities, including Birmingham, Memphis, St. Petersburg, Fla., Tampa, Fla., Detroit, Mich., St. Louis, Harlem, N.Y., Phoenix, Prince George's County, Md., Chicago, Orlando, Milwaukee, Raleigh-Durham, N.C., Richmond, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Coldwater, Miss.
Student Minister Abdul Malik Sayyid Muhammad, Nation of Islam Western Region representative, hosted the town hall, which featured Dr. Melina Abdullah of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles; Hector Perez Pachecho, a Quechua from the Confederation of Tawantisuyu in South America and member of the intertribal Harmony Keepers which protects the indigenous ways and traditions of their people; Tino Phoenix, an Indigenous gang interventionist, and Rizza Islam, author of "A Message to the Millennials," and social media influencer.
In her presentation, Min. Ava Muhammad quoted Minister Farrakhan's warning: "As long as we live with White people, we will be under White people, because they have manufactured a false reality that is built on a doctrine of White superiority and Black inferiority."
"We can't even get an idea across until that idea is filtered through the White man's damaged perception of reality, so by the time any plan we had comes to fruition, it is no longer the original thought. It is a grafted thought that is no longer from the Creator because it has to be made palatable to White people," said Min. Ava Muhammad.
Separation is to purge Blacks of a self-defeating inferiority and rebellion against the will of Allah (God) that produced these destructive conditions, she continued.
Reparations is land, it's not money, she added.
Mr. Perez-Pacheco felt it was important to bring separation to the people's consciousness. It can be achieved, just like the Indigenous people's eradication of so-called Columbus Day in Los Angeles, he said. Native peoples now celebrate their accomplishments and are moving to get rid of Columbus Day across the state, he added.
Dr. Abdullah underscored the many ways Blacks have been fighting for freedom from the moment they were stolen from Africa and fighting problems inside a system built to produce devastating outcomes.
"It's not accidental that Black children have targets on their backs. It's not accidental that in the County of Los Angeles, 540 people have been killed by police in the last six years. It's not accidental that our children are searched and dehumanized and decriminalized in our schools," she said.
She answered the question of separation through the lens of her 13-year-old daughter Amara, who said of course Blacks should separate, but the question is, "Will we?"
Reparations became a hot topic in 2019 as Democratic presidential hopefuls seeking to run against Donald Trump in 2020 largely backed reparations or a federal bill studying reparations, promising to sign bill H.R. 40 into law if passed into law by Congress. The year ended with the small city of Evanston, Ill., announcing a plan to spend $10 million over 10 years to provide reparations to its Black population.
But money alone will never solve the problems of Black people, said Nation of Islam student ministers. "We're not looking for a one-time check from this government," said Min. Abdul Malik Muhammad. "We want to be treated even better than how Israel is being treated. … Every year since 1948, right off the top, before they even balance the budget, $6 billion of the American taxpayers' money goes to the state of Israel, not talking about the other $30-40 billion in military aid, in airplanes, in high technology that this government gives to that nation that it had nothing to do with destroying," he said.
Building Black economics
Black entrepreneurs and businesses got a boost in 2019 with more campaigns and efforts to buy Black through festivals, pop-up shops, cash mobs that flooded Black businesses with customers on predetermined days, increased advocacy for stronger Black economics and online product and services sales.
There are 3,000 new businesses started daily in the U.S. and 70 percent are owned by Black women, said Black business proponants.
"I tell my children to go to school and get a good education and then create a job. Create a job for yourself, create a job for your children, and if God gives you the power and the glory, create jobs for our people and if you have to get a job, get a job working for a Black company," said Dr. George C. Fraser, chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc; a company he founded roughly 32 years ago that leads a global networking movement that brings together diverse human resources to increase opportunities for people of African descent.
Of the nearly eight million businesses classified as minority-owned that year, 2.5 million were owned by Blacks, and 109,137 of these were employer firms with a total of 975,052 workers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
In 2019, the top 100 Black-owned companies in the U.S. accounted for more than $25 billion in revenue and employed more than 70,000 people, according to Black Enterprise.
While there are many new businesses popping up, there remains much opportunity for Black businesses in health care and technology. "With artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality still improving and changing, you can't even imagine what the internet will look like in 50 years," explained Mr. Fraser.
One business owner that has made good use of both health care trends and technology is Wendy Muhammad, co-founder and president and director of business affairs and development of Minimally Invasive Vascular Center, a $20 million, three story, 27,000 square foot micro-hospital. Located in Laurel, Md., the hospital encourages early diagnosis and offers minimally invasive treatment.
"I decided to build a hospital after I saw how my father didn't like going to the doctor because he didn't like how he was treated," she said.
Another huge opportunity for Black business exists across the Atlantic Ocean, explained Dr. Fraser, who recently launched FraserNation, a globally focused website that seeks to connect Black people throughout the Diaspora to encourage the sharing of business knowledge, resources and opportunities.
"Africa is 20 years behind and we (Black Americans) have the skills and experience they need," said Dr. Fraser. "We must learn, earn and return. That's what FraserNation is about. That's what the Nation is about. That's why I love the Minister and the Nation."
Final Call staff contributed to this report.
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Adrian Gonzales Rios (22) was 11 years old when placed into care due to being surrounded by drugs and gang violence. When talking to Gonzales Rios about what he feels would have set him up for ultimate success inside the group homes, he said stability and more activities would have helped. He said foster youth should be learning "real-world" skills, such as how to file for taxes, how to drive, and how to properly cook a decent, healthy meal. He also believes the transition programs should be implemented at age 17 in order to survive the real world. Other changes he would like to see include treating foster youth as adults and having adults treat youth with respect. Adrian is now a college student.
Ebony (23) was 10 years old when taken from her mother, who was on drugs at the time. When I asked Ebony about what she thinks could be better about foster care, she said she wishes her social worker would have actually cared and was compassionate towards someone who did nothing to be in the place she was in. Ebony is now a college student studying human resources and wold like to be the social worker she never had.
Nesabarra (19) was placed into care at the age of 13 when her cousin shot her six times with a pellet gun and the county deemed the living conditions unhealthy. When asked what she thinks could have been different, she said she wishes the social workers would cared about the youth. She also hopes social workers and youth can have better communication skills. She is now studying criminal justice at Bakersfield College
Cassius Martin (24) was placed into care at the age of 12 when his mom passed away. When I asked Cassius what he feels could have been better while in care, he said there is not enough preparation for a foster youth to succeed after dismissed from group homes and foster homes. Martin also says the foster care system is far from perfect, but it is better than nothing.
Timothy Coburn (24) was placed into care as as a child and moved to multiple group homes. When I asked Coburn what he thought could have been better while in care, he said he wishes he was not forced to take medication. He said he felt like he was a test subject for the new medications that were being put on the market. Timothy believes that all foster care stories are different — some a lot worse then others. He said most foster youth still have parents and loved ones to take care of them after 18, but some have no one. Coburn said he would like to see the county or state take this into consideration and find a way that is fair for everyone in care. Coburn believes with proper guidance, any child can blossom into a great human being.


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Colbie Caillat's father is one of the producers behind Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. As a result, the rock band was deeply intertwined with the "Bubbly" singer's childhood. Here's what she said in the Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album foreword.
Fleetwood Mac released 'Rumours' in 1977, featuring songs 'Dreams,' 'The Chain,' and 'Go Your Own Way'
Colbie Caillat attends the 53nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena | Taylor Hill/Getty Images
With Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, and Christine McVie in the lineup, Fleetwood Mac premiered 1977's Rumours. The collection featured the songwriting contributions of each member, with "Dreams" and "Go Your Own Way" added to the band's Greatest Hits collection.
Since its debut, Rumours earned the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, the Juno Award for International Album of the Year, and the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album. It remains a favorite of Fleetwood Mac fans, with songs like "The Chain" and "You Make Loving Fun" snagging millions of Spotify plays.
In 2012, Ken Caillat and Steve Stiefel released their memoir Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album, detailing their experience on the production side of the album. As a record producer, Caillat mentioned his current relationship with the Fleetwood Mac members.
"Christine called me a few months ago and thanked me for writing the book," Ken Caillat noted during an interview with The Weeklings. "She said she loved how I portrayed her… so that was great. I've talked to Mick and talked to John, and John still sends me congratulations on Colbie and so does Mick, but we don't talk that much."
Colbie Caillat said she gets a 'big smile' from Fleetwood Mac's music
Ken Caillat's daughter, Colbie Caillat, also impacted the music industry, releasing "Lucky," "Bubbly," "Brighter Than the Sun," and other originals. The artist wrote the foreword to Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album, revealing her close relationship with the band's music.
"Whenever I hear a song from Fleetwood Mac, I get a big smile on my face," Colbie Caillat wrote. "Hearing their music reminds me of my childhood growing up in Malibu… My big sister, Morgan, and I would play in the backyard in our blow-up pool with our golden retriever, Laz, and we'd blast 'Second Hand News,' 'Go Your Own Way,' 'Songbird' — all my favorites!"
Colbie Caillat has met Fleetwood Mac, saying "they're all really nice people," according to The Roxborogh Report. However, the artists have not yet collaborated on music.
'Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album' described the creative process of Fleetwood Mac and their producers
With this 2012 release, Ken Caillat and producer Steve Stiefel detailed their contributions to this Grammy Award-winning collection. That includes their perspectives on each songwriter. The memoir is now available for purchase at most major book retailers.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic earned the title of the best player on the pitch during Monday night's 2-0 win over Cagliari in La Gazzetta dello Sport's player ratings.
The paper (via PianetaMilan) gave Zlatan Ibrahimović a score of 8 out of 10 as he scored twice and frightened his opponents, once again downing the team against whom he scored his first goal for Milan after returning.
Stefano Pioli got a score of 7 with the following comment: "Take everything away from him, he will find a solution. The setbacks and mistakes since he arrived in Milan remain few."
Davide Calabria and Franck Kessié each got a 7, with the former getting a fantastic assist for the second goal and the Ivorian midfielder dominating the midfield once again.
There was a score of 6.5 for Gianluigi Donnarumma who made an excellent save on Simeone, while Simon Kjaer made no mistakes before leaving due to slight discomfort in his back which is nothing to worry about.
Pierre Kalulu – who took the place of Kjær in the second half – got a 6.5 too for an assured display, as did Brahim Díaz who started the game very brightly and provided the pass for the penalty incident.
Captain Alessio Romagnoli, Diogo Dalot, Sandro Tonali, Samu Castillejo, Jens Petter Hauge and debutant Soualiho Meite all received a score of 6, and the only poor score was the 'naive' Alexis Saelemaekers who got a 4 for getting sent off within 8 minutes.
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It's a sad day! It was finally confirmed that there will be no new Stranger Things episodes in 2021. After years of waiting, it was finally revealed that Stranger Things 4 will be released in 2022. This is almost three years since the release of the third season of the science-fiction show, which ended on a major cliffhanger.
On August 6, Netflix dropped another sneak peek into the forthcoming season. This video showed new looks for its characters, including Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven donning some fashionable bangs and David Harbour's Jim Hopper void of hair.
Sharing some insight into this upcoming season of Stranger Things, David Harbour posted this sneak peek onto his Instagram account along with a tell-all caption.
What did David Harbour say?
Harbour shared a long message onto his Instagram account and encouraged fans to look at the accounts of other cast members for their peeks into the new season. He wrote, "Ya boy Jim gonna bring the HEAT to 2022…(sorry, sorry)."
Continuing, Harbour told fans and reporters that they should stop searching for clues. Calling himself a "big dummy," Harbour added, "I have nothing to 'reveal'. Absolutely nothing. Except that Hopper looks awesome this season and I'm excited for you to see it."
David Harbour on his Stranger Things co-star
Harbour has starred in Stranger Things along with Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder and Finn Wolfhard since the show's debut season in 2016. As the seasons played on, his character became a close father-figure to Brown's misplaced Eleven.
Recently, Harbour hit the press trail gushing about his off-screen relationship with the 17-year-old actor. On an episode of That Scene With Dan Patrick podcast, Harbour was reported saying, "[Millie and I] have always had sort of a special relationship because I knew her when she was so young. I knew her before any of this big fame hit."
He added, "[I have] a real protective feeling for her. I have a real, like, worry. I worry about her and the fame and all that she has to struggle with. And I've just always felt this kind of deep fatherly affection for her."
Since starring in Stranger Things, Brown has found success in the hit movies Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Enola Holmes. She has also suffered from cyberbullying. Back in 2018, the actor left Twitter after becoming the victim of a viral meme depicting her as homophobic. Most recently, TikTok star Hunter Echo shared graphic details about his intimate relationship with Brown and she fought back, telling fans that she's pursuing legal action against him.
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We are happy to announce that most of team have already made to the summit!!!Following are the list of Members and Sherpa who have successfully reach the summit.1. Mr. Valentyn – Ukraine2. Mr. Sambhaji – India3. Mr. Deepak – India4. Ms. Olga – Moldova5. Ms. Iryna – Ukraine6. Mr. Adel – MoroccoList of Sherpa:Mr. Danuru Sherpa (Dhobhane 09)Mr. Pema Tashi Sherpa (Makalu 02)Mr. Pemba Dorchee Sherpa (Makalu 02)Mr. Nima Tashi Sherpa (Makalu 02)Mr. Lakpa Thinduk Sherpa (Makalu 02)Mr. Lakpa Gyaljen Sherpa (Makalu 02)Mr. Nawang Sherpa (Makalu 01)Mr. Urken Sherpa (Makalu 02)We would like to congratulate them for the grand success!!Stay Tuned for more Updates!
Waiting For The Wind! Strong breezes continued through the night. All of us are resting on oxygen. Its morning now and the sun is up. There is still a lenticular cloud on the summit and it is very windy. Our plan is to rest, rehydrate, eat, and try to go tonight after dinner.
UPDATE 2: First summits on Wave 3.
GPS tracker and his message shows that Jonathan Lamy just summited. More expected soon. I estimate 75 on this push.
UPDATE 1: Madison Mountaineering left South Col for Summit. They posted:
Hello! This is Garrett calling in for the Madison Mountaineering Everest team. It is nearly midnight on May 23rd and we're getting ready to head out and go for our summit attempt here on Mount Everest!
A little gusty up here but the winds are supposed to die down. So we're hoping the forecast holds true and we get some nice, calm winds up there today and a clear sky for a nice view. We're all excited to start our summit push and we've been training hard and prep'd for a long time. So, this is the BIG night!
We're gonna set off here shortly and we'll check in when we get back. Thanks!
You can follow them on their GPS tracker. They left around midnight, Teams usually leave the Col between 7:00 and 9:00 pm.
It's unclear what is happening on Everest late Saturday night, Nepal time. I've checked with several teams and there is little to no communications from the South Col. High winds and a lenticular cloud is hovering over the summit. Usually, teams will NOT climb in these conditions. Another team canceled their expedition citing COVID.
My best guess is 1) they have left and not updated their home teams or 2) more likely, they are holding at the Col for the winds to lie down. Several posts suggest 100 people headed to the Col yesterday, so combined with those already there, probably 150+ at the Col tonight.
From Summit Climb:
22 May – Everest News Continued: South Col !! We arrived at 1645 pm. Our team is doing well, Sherpas are amazing as ever. Climbing the Geneva Spur was a little steep but not bad. We are still climbing together with the same 100 or so people. Everyone was being polite and helpful. The group is moving at a good steady pace. The weather has been a bit mixed, with clouds shifting around throughout the afternoon, especially due to this massive lenticular cloud clinging to the summit like a windblown head of hair. So after this long 10 hour day, we are cresting the Spur, onto the South Col, finally reaching out in excitement to touch our ultimate goal: 8000 metres! But, I have to admit, we feel a bit dissapointed…Its so damn WINDY up here Now we are safe in the tents resting, drinking, eating, and huffing huge amounts of bottled oxygen. Except for some of our members who are trying to climb without O2.
Please visit my location page to see where the team's last reported location.
Another Cancellation
Mountain Trip canceled their expedition citing a lack of Sherpa support. They've had six Shepras flown to Kathmandu with COVID symptoms. This makes three teams citing COVID for canceling: Chinese on the Tibet side, Furtenbach, and now Mountain Trip.
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Like any other financial company, there are a number of risks that present themselves when carrying out the normal business transactions. One of the major problems that the organization faces is the liquidity and funding management. The two factors are quite important if a company wishes to remain on top of the financial business and to avoid being liquidated. Liquidity is defined as the process through which a company has enough assets as compared to its debts which is something that helps to keep it afloat. Therefore, it is a matter of concern for each organization in the world. Moreover, a company has to focus on how it would be funded and therefore, funding is a matter of concern (Bruce 2006). It is through funding that a company manages to stay afloat in the financial market and have liquidity. Through these areas, UBS Company would be made better in terms of ideas and longevity. The problems that the company faces are diversified since they are based on a wide base and the organization further deals with a wide range of products. The organization also faces the risk as to how it would balance its risk and rewards and consequently, these problems even though they may not be unique, are presented throughout the company (Cralle & Leshik 2011). The company additionally has to focus on regulatory compliance that would present it with a base through which it can carry out its business in the financial market without exposing itself to legal risks. Whenever there are no legal compliances that are presented by a company, it is usually under authority supervision, and that is one incident that a company like UBS would like to avoid since it presents a negative picture to the whole public who are the company's financial base. There are a number of counter measures that companies employ so that they may avoid becoming liquidated. One of these ways is through diversification and globalization. However, a company may not avoid the risk through these not usually full proof ways. This is because with each way a risk is countered, there is a new risk that presents itself. With diversification, the company does not fully counter liquidity risk as diversifications means more work force and finances (UBS 2011).
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From liquidity management of UBS, there are a number of lessons that are learnt. One of the most valuable lessons is that in order to avoid liquidity, a company should be diversified. UBS has diversified its resources in such a way that it is able to have a wide base through which it can spread its risks. The company is involved in banking in Switzerland, asset management involving intermediaries and institutional investors (Pristas 2007). Finally, the company is also involved in investment banking and provides securities to business products. In addition to that, the company has ensured that it has funding management. The lesson learnt from this is that an organization has to ensure that its funding is always in line so that it may have security (OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 2011). Additionally, another lesson that is learnt from the company is the way funding and liquidity is defined. One other lesson is the way that funding risk is defined. It is defined as the risk to the company's on-going ability to raise sufficient funds to finance actual and proposed business activities on an unsecured or secured basis to an acceptable price. In addition to that, the other risk that is defined is the liquidity risk. The lesson learnt here is that the company is quite definitive of the variables that make it a strong business (Duttweiler 2009). Another lesson learnt is the function of the treasury that is to make sure there is a sound way funding is obtained to ensure that liquidity is something of the past. Another vital lesson learnt is the global liquidity sheet of the company that is the universal diversification of resources; there is a way through which liquidity is controlled, and there is security using different currencies. The final lesson learnt is the way through which the analysis on the company is carried out to preserve a well-balanced and diversified liability structure (BackgroundNow.com Staff 2008). The company carried out a Cash Capital Analysis. This type of analysis from the findings is the one that is quite effective.
In reality, it is evident that there is no situation through which the company can be fully protected from financial risks. However, this does not mean that organizations should not try to limit or better yet look for ways through which they can counter the liabilities. This then means that companies should look for more than one way to counter the flow (Risk 2006). With that said, there should be more than two ways of guarding against liquidity, and that is one point that UBS Company has failed to consider. The company has only focused on diversification and funding (Commerce Clearing House 1964). Nevertheless, what would happen if these options were not available? It would mean that the company would be open to liquidity. Therefore, one of the options that the company must consider is a way through which it can counter the deficiency aforementioned. Another recommendation that should be considered is the way that the company organizes and raises its funds. The company should have set rules as to where it can collect its funds since the open way that it collects its funds may lead to corruption. Bad image is something that an organization of its stature should not be accustomed to. Additionally, the company should also work on its bank's liquidity management if it wishes to ensure heaven in the financial market. The current analysis that is in play and overseen by IB FXCCT is not that efficient and hence it would mean that in order to ensure that the analysis is quite efficient, the company should use a number of ways other than the one in play. Diversification consists in the fact that a company avoids liquidation which is usually not an easy task. Financially risk is something that is quite not a good thing for a company to expose itself and, hence, it means that in order for UBS to be secure, there is the need for it to have trusted partners in the financial basis. Overly, UBS is a company that has adequate security in terms of liquidity, but it still needs to do more to ensure that it is safer than it is currently (Blackburn 2008).
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Blackburn, R 2008, Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.; UBS Securities LLC and UBS Financial Services Inc.: Securities and Exchange Commission Litigation Complaint (UBS), DIANE Publishing, California.
Bruce, M F 2006, Liquidity Management at UBS, Cengage, New York.
Commerce Clearing House 1964, Federal securities law reporter: federal regulation of securities : laws, regulations, forms, rulings and decisions currently supplemented and indexed, Volume 1, Commerce Clearing House, Chicago.
Cralle, J & Leshik, E 2011, An Introduction to Algorithmic Trading: Basic to Advanced Strategies, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
Duttweiler, R 2009, Managing Liquidity in Banks: A Top Down Approach, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2011, Policy Issues in Insurance The Impact of the Financial Crisis on the Insurance Sector and Policy Responses, OECD Publishing, New Jersey.
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One of the advantages of YouTube Premium is that music and videos can be played in the background, which is normally not possible and pauses the stream without further tricks. However, especially with music, it's normal that you don't want to keep the player in front of your eyes all the time and just let yourself bathe. This restriction makes sense as long as YouTube (music) is financed by advertising and of course it should be seen and heard.
This update will allow people to continue listening to YouTube Music while using other apps or when your screen is off. Within it, you can connect with the YouTube Music app through an exciting ad-supported, radio-like experience that features the artists, songs, and albums you love, as well as personalized mixes on Shuffle—all to YouTube Music. Without the hassle of keeping the app open on your device.
Canadian users are now able to play music in the background without such a subscription. The ad will certainly be present, and it is assumed that users who are listening to the music will also be listening to the ad. If the test is successful in Canada, it can certainly be rolled out globally. There will be a strong update to YouTube Music, but also a less important reason to subscribe for the platform.
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BESUT, Nov 23 — Six rural students made Malaysia proud when they won an international short video competition
Students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kuala Besut emerged champions in the final of the 'Kid Witness News (KWN) Global Summit 2020', beating two other contenders from Japan and Vietnam.
SMK Kuala Besut headmaster Amran Ibrahim said the students, who come from nearby villages, drew inspiration from the experiences of their various family backgrounds, especially the boy whose father was a boatman at Pulau Perhentian, to develop the storyline of the video.
"Their efforts were supported by teachers here and together, the team qualified to represent the country to the final competition that was to take place in Osaka, Japan.
"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however, the competition was conducted online and the results were announced yesterday," he told reporters today.
Amran said the production of the video began a year ago and it competed at national levels before being selected for the international competition, where it beat 150 videos from other countries, and qualified to the final, together with entries from Japan and Vietnam.
"We submitted the video entitled 'Mark Roso: The Island Boy'. It tells the story of a student named Muhammad Nasrur Afdie Marzuki, 17, who helps his family by working as a boatman at a resort island during the weekends and school holidays.
"Although having meagre resources, the team was able to complete the video in a month using only a mobile phone," he said.
He added that KWN is a global video education programme supported by Panasonic with the aim of boosting creativity and communication skills, as well as fostering teamwork, through video production by primary and secondary school students.
Besides Muhammad Nasrur Afdie, the other students who participated in the competition are three Form Five students, namely Muhammad Afiq Mohd Ridzuan, Umar Hamzah and Nik Muhammad Izzul Iman Nik Mawardi, and Form Two twins, Mohamad Aqib Azfar Mohamad Azhar and Mohamad Aqif Azfar.
For the record, SMK Kuala Besut had previously emerged as champions in the international nuclear awareness campaign in South Korea and was also invited to the nuclear awareness congress in St Petersburg, Russia in 2019.
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During the second and final leg of his tour of Turkey, the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestraarrived in the city of Ankara last Saturday to debut at the concert hall of the newly opened CSO ADA Ankara Music Campus in October 2020. A modern work of engineering and architecture by Semra & Özcan Uygur.
The result of more than twenty years of construction and located between Ankara Castle and the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (first president of the Republic of Istanbul), this compound is the new home of one of the oldest ensembles in the world, the Istanbul Presidential Symphony Orchestra (founded in 1826).
The doctor. Eduardo Mendezexecutive director of El Sistema, stressed the importance of this visit for the group.
"We are very satisfied because it is a long-awaited visit but postponed by the pandemicand is framed in the middle of great events that create the need for messages of love and peace, which has always been our postulate: the language of music as the integration of peoples. The music of our youth is like a voice in which the call is made to raise awareness and better understand ourselves as humanity," he said.
"Today is also a special day for those of us who believe in Christ, it is Palm Sunday", were the first words of the Venezuelan ambassador to Turkey, Jose Bracho Reyesin front of the young musicians of the orchestra.
"Expectations in Ankara have been met and more than met. I would underline the versatility of the orchestra. start with Bernsteinin agreement with Estévez, Castellanos, Desene and close with Alma Llanera It was something that moved not only Venezuelans, but the entire public. I said to the Turkish Deputy Minister of Culture that this is the first presentationbut it is just beginning, because there is a desire to insert the El Sistema model into Turkey's educational model," he added.
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After three presentations and educational activities in Istanbul, Master Andrés David Ascaniounderlined the goal that obliges the institution of which he is also academic director.
"The music It is the universal language par excellence.through it we can unite different cultures, we did it two days ago at the school of the orphanage of the Darussafaka society, playing with their children the hymn of this institution to the Bella Ciao. It is a question of passing on a message, through children and young people, the substance of which shows us that wherever we come froms, who we are, what are our beliefs, what are our religions, our races, in the end the music unites us, the score unites us. It allows us to think about a better future," he said.
In the footsteps of Giuseppe Donizetti
Two years after its foundation (1828), the Istanbul Presidential Symphony Orchestra, at the request of Sultan Mahmut II, appointed the composer Giuseppe Donizetti as a conductor and musical instructor in the Ottoman Empire. Almost 200 years later, the state group experienced various milestones of its strength in the universal history of music.
The avant-garde continues to be characteristic in the 21st century, since the current headquarters, inaugurated in the context of the crisis of confidence due to Covid-19, is composed of bold architectural forms. Two spheres covered with opaque glass, located in the middle of a body of waterwhich are connected by a glass triangle, with a monumental and timeless design.
German architect and teacher Ralph W. Fasold together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Construction Physics, they were the consultants for the acoustics of the hall, in which gigantic glass panels pop out to enhance sound.
The program started with the candid openingfrom Leonard Bernensteinand continued with Venezuelan compositions, noon in the plain by Antonio Estevez and Santa Cruz de Pacairiguaby Evencio Castellanos, directed by Maestro Andrés Davida Ascanio.
And the second part, led by the Master Christian Vasqueztook up the challenge in front of the unbeatable nobility of the Symphony No.5 B-flat Major, Op.100 by Sergei Prokofyevpleasantly surprising the public who also applaud the encores, Trish-Trash/Triki-Traki, by Paul Desenne; the Mambo, by Leonard Bernstein, and the Alma Llanera, by Pedro Elías Gutiérrez.
Both Professor Christian Vásquez and Professor Andrés David Ascanio and the orchestral component was welcomed by a visibly moved audience on this second Sunday of Ramadan, a month of prayer and reflection for the Muslim community.


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Contour step 3 reveals brand new marginal effectation of public-opinion in the some degrees of fiscal stress, for contractionary and you will expansionary proposals. The root histogram offers a sense of the display away from proposals regarding fiscal extension (fiscal contraction) which were asked about at the some other degrees of budgetary stress. fourteen 14 Getting an introduction to the newest shipments of offer products through the years, get a hold of Profile An excellent-3 from the online Appendix. Around three activities are worth detailing. Earliest, it is indeed the outcome one to proposals about expansionary tips have been predominantly talked about whenever financial tension is actually decreasing. However, contractionary proposals try dominating in the event the financial room getting manoeuvre is diminishing. 2nd, responsiveness towards the expansionary proposals is consistently large around the all the degrees of fiscal stress. As figure and additionally reveals, yet not, responsiveness refuses that have increasing financial pressure both for brand of proposals. And that, the looking isn't because of this new composition of your own offered questionnaire issues by yourself. Rather, financial stress fundamentally decrease plan responsiveness whenever decisions has budgetary ramifications.
It is ideal from the high express from contractionary proposals within the days of fiscal tension and appears probable, since altering economic conditions likely impact the thinking out-of what efforts is politically feasible. That said, brand new pool of survey inquiries is not fundamentally comparable to the new programmatic schedule of governmental events or representative of all of the expenses for the parliament (Barabas, 2016 ). Wearing a better knowledge of that it 'plan effect', yet not, exceeds the latest range associated with the article, however, what to an appearing method having coming search.
Nonetheless, these types of overall performance suggest that expanding financial stress influences brand new governmental processes from the some other grade, affecting not simply the selection and then make but also the plan function processes
Inside the a next step, i have a look at the end result out-of partisanship. While the the audience is trying to find if or not fiscal tension has an effect on the insurance policy responsiveness of different governing bodies in different ways, we simply cannot simply incorporate good partisanship level with the regression. Instead, we once more utilize the multiple telecommunications setup and you may collaborate bodies partisanship with fiscal tension and you will public choices. I size authorities partisanship with the left closet share just like the provided with Armingeon mais aussi al. ( 2020 ). Once more, we mediocre it show across the survey season and the season afterwards.


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Have you ever received an impromptu visit from a door-to-door heat pump salesperson? In recent years, itinerant heat pump sellers have travelled throughout Canada and it goes without saying that their reputation has preceded them.
Indeed, many people have come forward to denounce their often questionable sales tactics and dishonest promises. Here is an overview of the habits you should create to avoid being cheated, as well as the remedies available to you in the event of a problem.
While this article mainly focuses on Quebec, as it is a translation of the original version which was in French, we know that our readers and clients live all across Canada. Therefore, we want to guide you to the correct information for your province.
Here are the websites where you can learn about current rules and regulations for door-to-door salespeople (or direct sellers) for each province:
Since we currently do not cover the territories, we won't insert the links in our article. However, note that this type of information is most often found on government websites.
Typically, these direct sellers will try to get in touch with you by coming directly to your door or calling you. Some now post ads on Facebook, asking people to fill out an online form. Not long after that, they will call you back. Now comes the slew of promises: energy savings, device sold at an unbeatable price, incomparable maintenance and warranty plan and much more.
One of the tactics most often used by this type of salesperson is high-pressure selling. Most of the time, they will want you to sign the contract right away and will leave you little time to read the various terms. Once the contract has been signed, someone will come and install the new device the very next day. While this surprisingly quick delivery time may give the seller a favourable impression, it can actually be a bad sign.
The reason behind their hastiness is driven by a factor that some of us ignore: although it is possible to cancel a contract with a door-to-door salesperson within 10 days of signing it, it will be more difficult to do so if the device has already been installed. You can still resort to cancelling, but the process for doing so will be much more complicated.
Secondly, the savings they promise are often very attractive. Who wouldn't want to take advantage of this? If it all sounds too good to be true, that's is because it is. Of course, signing the contract early on will keep you from double-checking this information, and like in any other situation, blindly trusting a complete stranger can be risky.
While energy savings are often put on focus, the low cost of the device is also often touted. Once again, this surprisingly attractive price is often hiding something. Indeed, most of the models sold by these people are entry-level models for which you will be offered a minimum price of $ 6,000 or $ 7,000, and in some cases much more than that. You should know that for the product you are being offered, an honest vendor will probably charge $ 3000.
In some cases, sellers will even say that they are official representatives for government programs put in place to help people who wish to undertake renovation projects. While it is true that these programs will indeed help you save money, you should know that the organizations that administer said programs are not associated with salespeople, itinerant or not. Therefore, if the seller puts forward that they are directly working for these programs, this is not true.
While it is harder for a well-established company to disappear overnight, the same cannot be said for door-to-door salespeople who are often difficult to trace once the device stops working. Therefore, you may be stuck with a defective device that you must continue to pay for without even being able to benefit from its features!
In some cases, another installer will call you, acting as a real saviour. They will offer to take over the contract on their own account. So what happens then? Since you are having problems that need to be solved quickly, you will sign a new contract and you'll find yourself in another tricky situation.
When approaching this subject, the answer to the previous question is of utmost importance. First of all, you should never sign a contract during this first meeting. Always take the time to read your contract from start to finish, with a clear head. Moreover, be aware that this recommendation is supported by the statements of the Office de la protection du consommateur.
Remember that you always have 10 days to cancel a contract with an itinerant merchant. This protection extends up to one year after signing the contract if:
Regarding the contract as such, it must contain certain precise information. Make sure that the merchant includes a document called "Statement of consumer cancellation rights and cancellation form" as well as a resolution form that complies with the standards currently in effect.
Next, it would be a good idea to ask the seller to write down the savings you can make from the device they want to sell you on the contract. Keep in mind that this is a way to make sure they are giving you their word by making such promises and if they are telling the truth, they shouldn't be bothered by this request.
Finally, know that for a door-to-door sales contract, a statement clearly indicating that you can cancel your contract within 10 days of signing it must be explicitly written on it.
In any case, find out about the noise level of the device, its performance standards and its compliance with the standards in effect in your municipality.
Next, compare the information submitted to you with what is being offered by other retailers. This will help you get a better idea of the value of what they are offering. There's no need to travel to do this. Just call another company and they should be able to provide the information you need. For performance standards, compare those provided by the vendor with those put forward by the Canadian Standards Association.
Third, ask the salesperson to talk about themselves and their professional background. Find out how long they have been working in their field and at the same time, ask them to provide you with two very important pieces of information: their license from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec as well as proof that they have an itinerant merchant's permit (issued by the Office de la protection du consommateur).
What's more, take the time to verify that their RBQ license is still valid. You can do this on the Régie du bâtiment du Québec website. Always keep in mind that a valid RBQ license will allow you to be compensated in the event of a dispute, that is, if the work done at your home is of poor quality or if it is incomplete.
Indeed, RBQ license holders are required to offer a surety bond guarantee ($ 40,000 for general contractors and $ 20,000 for specialized contractors). Note that each time an owner files a license surety bond claim, the RBQ adds it to the list of indemnities paid since 2009, the year in which this protection came into effect.
Here are some other links that may provide you with useful information about the itinerant seller:
As for the door-to-door merchant's permit, you can check that it is valid by going to the website of the Office de la protection du consommateur. If you have been the victim of a dishonest salesperson, do not hesitate to file a complaint directly with this organization. Note that the holder of an itinerant merchant permit with the OPC is required to provide a surety bond, which will allow you to be compensated in the event of a problem.
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The palace of King Minos in Knossos is one of the most important ancient monuments in Greece. The first excavations were made in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos.
The impressive palace was finally unveiled in March 1900 by archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, who restored a large part of it using cement. His extreme and unprecedented choice was strongly criticized, however many believe that thanks to the restoration of Evans, we have a better picture of the place while the coarse restoration is in itself now an archaeological spectacle.
The palace, in addition to the throne room and the royal rooms, had rooms for craftsmen, storehouses, courtyards, a theater, ceremonial halls and other luxurious rooms. The pitchers and the frescoes found inside, make the palace a symbol of the entire Minoan Civilization.
Allthough the palace suffered significant damage in 1799 BC possibly by an earthquake, was destroyed in 1450 BC by a tsunami caused by the eruption of the volcano of Santorini and received its final blow around 1350 BC by fire, a big signiffant part of it, is well preserved until today.
The Palace of Knossos is the largest of the centers of Minoan power. It is a building complex that develops in an area of 15,000 sq.m., built on a large percentage on an artificial hill and was the most impressive of the Minoan palaces.
It was the administrative center of Minoan Knossos, located 5 km southeast of Heraklion. The first palace was built around 2000 BC. and according to tradition, the palace of Knossos was the seat of King Minos.
The palace is divided into several sections, each of which has a separate use. It was multi-storey, built with carved structures and decorated with magnificent frescoes depicting possibly religious ceremonies.
Impressive to this day, is the variety of building materials, colored mortars, orthomarbling and murals that adorn rooms and corridors.
The high technical knowledge of the Minoans is confirmed by original architectural and construction inventions, such as skylights and multi-doors, the use of beams to strengthen the masonry, as well as the complex sewerage and water supply network.
It had access from three entrances located on the north, west and south side. The palace is developed with 4 wings around the large Central Courtyard, a place of public gatherings.
The western wing of the palace includes the official areas of administrative and religious activities: the Tripartite Sanctuary, the Holy Treasures and the Pillar Crypts. Inside there are public warehouses (18 long narrow rooms) with large jars, sanctuaries, treasuries.
The Throne Room stands out, with the purification tank and the alabaster throne that is framed by desks and consists of the vestibule and the main space of the throne, while on the upper floors there are the ceremonial halls.
In the southwestern part of the palace, is the Second Courtyard, which was the official access to the palace, but also a place of rituals and the Western Entrance that leads to the Procession Corridor.
In the south wing the most important places are the South Propylon, the Corridor of the Procession and the South Entrance with the fresco of the Prince with the Lilies.
On the left side of the corridor, are the Propylaea and the famous Double Horns, one of the sacred symbols of the Minoan religion.
In the east wing develop the royal apartments, large reception halls, staff rooms and a sanctuary. The imposing large Staircase leads to them. Among the most important rooms are the Double Ax Room and the Queen's Apartment, with the dolphin mural.
The north wing is dominated by the so-called "Customs", a tank of purges and an open stone theater.
The History of Knossos
The city of Knossos was inhabited from the end of the 7th millennium until the Roman years. The oldest traces of habitation in the area of Knossos date back to the Neolithic era (7000-3000 BC), which is characterized by the stage of technologically advanced rural life (stone tools and textile weights).
Residents from foragers become producers (farmers, stockbreeders) and there is a tendency for a more systematic and permanent establishment. The settlement phases in Knossos follow one another, while the population of the settlement at the end of the Late Neolithic Age is estimated at 1,000-2,000 inhabitants.
In the Bronze Age, which is characterized by the processing of copper, the development of the settlement probably continues.
The habitation continues in the pre-palace period (3000-1900 BC), at the end of which the area is leveled for the construction of a large palace. This first palace was built in 2000 BC, but during the construction work, many older buildings were destroyed.
The settlement is now referred to as Ko-no-so in the texts of Linear Script B, of the 14th century BC.
The habitation with the first (19th-17th century BC) and second palaces (16th-14th century BC) was particularly intense, as well as the luxurious houses, the hostel and the Minoan infrastructure.
The palaces are built in places that control plains and accesses from the sea, while at the same time important settlements are developed around them.
Cities and palaces, however, remain uninhabited, confirming the so-called pax minoica. Around the end of 1600 BC, probably a large earthquake completely destroyed Knossos and led to large-scale work in the city and the palace.
The Minoans build a second, more majestic palace on the ruins of the old, somewhere between 1600-1550 BC. and at the same time other buildings were built.
The city developed to a large extent and its population was estimated by Evans at around 80,000 inhabitants.
Around 1450 BC, however, another earthquake, probably caused by the eruption of the volcano of Thera (Santorini), caused its partial destruction. It was restored again and used by the Achaeans (Mycenaeans) around 1450-1400 BC, who settled in Knossos.
The palace was finally destroyed around 1350 BC, by a large fire that started in the warehouses. After that, the palace was not restored and ceased to be inhabited. It remained, however, one of the most important city-states until the first Byzantine period. From the last Mycenaean to the Roman years it is inhabited again.
From the following periods some ruins are preserved, most of which are tombs and a small classical temple in the area of the palace. The city flourished during the Hellenistic period (sanctuaries of Glafkos and Dimitra, carved tombs, use of a northern cemetery, fortification towers).
In 67 BC. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus conquered Knossos and founded a Roman colony called Colonia Julia Nobilis.
The "villa of Dionysus" with the magnificent mosaics belongs to this period.
The royal mansion
An important monument of Knossos, with a special architectural form, is the so-called "Royal mansion", located at the northeastern end of the palace.
It has a strong religious character and may be the residence of a prominent member of the aristocracy or the priesthood. Characteristic elements of the Villa are the multi-doors, the pillar crypt with a pillar and the double staircase. It was built on a section of the hillside, while its facade faced east, in the valley of the Kairatos river. The ground floor is preserved and part of the first floor has been restored, while there was a second floor above.
The Royal Villa was built during the Late Minoan I period (14th century BC) and is separated from the palace of Knossos by a paved road, which was named by the diggers "royal road".
Both its location and several architectural details show that the Royal Villa was organically connected to the palace. The walls are lined with plasterboard, as is the floor.
The forerunner was followed by the main hall of the building, with a rectangular floor plan. A very important element of this room, which is not found in other villas, is the stone throne, which was found in a niche on the south side.
The niche, in which the throne was found, was isolated by steps and columns and communicated through a skylight to the upper floor. This evocative architectural layout indicates that the area was intended for some religious rites.
The royal throne
The royal throne is located in the hall of the same name, Hall of the Throne, in the eastern wing of the palace of Knossos. It is alabaster and adorns the northern part of the room.
Its impressive feature is its high back, which culminates with a wavy end. The front of the throne depicts the young Moon, the Moon and above it a full moon, a full moon or the sun.
These embossed decorations may indicate the name or position of the man sitting on the throne, King Minos.
At the height of the seat surface on a bright red line are depicted two griffins sitting facing each other.
The griffins, mythical creatures, have a peacock head and a lion body, symbols respectively of a power both on earth and above ground. It is probable that the alabaster throne of Knossos was painted.
Minoan Civilization
The Minoans were happy people. They enjoyed life and loved nature and fun. They lived in well-built stone houses, which had one or two floors, large windows and warehouses.
Many of the men were merchants and sailors. Others were craftsmen or artists. Others were engaged in fishing, agriculture and animal husbandry. The fertile land of Crete produced abundant wheat, barley, olives, and grapes. Beekeeping was also very developed. Some of their products were brought to the palace and stored in huge warehouses. This was a tax they had to pay to King Minos.
All the men dressed simply, wearing only a small cloth wrapped around their waist, called animals.
On the contrary, the women's clothes were elegant and luxurious. They wore fancy long skirts, short aprons, thin shirts, coats and scarves. They were dyed and combed with care, like today's women.
They wore hats, ribbons and jewelry on their heads. He was engaged in household chores and textiles. There were looms in almost every house.
They wore other fabrics and linen, but also very thin and transparent fabrics with beautiful designs. They had the same freedoms and the same rights as men. They also took part in festivals, competitions and hunting.
The children of the Minoans were trained from an early age. They played, like today's children, hunting, wrestling and board games, such as zatriki, which resembles today's chess, pillars and ankles.
The Minoans were also great potters. With the help of the wheel they made clay pots in many shapes and sizes and decorated them with many designs and colors. They painted drawings taken from nature, such as: flowers, leaves, animals, fish, shells, starfish, etc.
The art of seals was also developed in Phoenician Crete. The Minoan merchants, when concluding an agreement, used stamps to sign. The craftsmen who made them polished precious stones and engraved various shapes on them. No seal was the same as the other. Many Minoans wore their seals like rings. There were also goldsmiths, where goldsmiths made gold stamps and beautiful jewelry, such as bracelets, rings, earrings, etc
The Minoans, however, were also great painters. They painted magnificent murals on the walls of their houses, lilies, birds, animals, dolphins, princes and lords, but also priestesses, bulls, acrobats, etc.
Archaeologists have discovered in the palace of Knossos, but also in other mansions, frescoes of great art. The subjects of the frescoes were taken by the Minoans from nature and from religious ceremonies.
The happy civilization of the Minoans lasted over 1,500 years.
Tavrokathapsia, was a very important celebration and took place in Knossos in honor of Poseidon, but also in Thessaly, Smyrna and Tiryns, where there was a struggle to catch a wild or irritated bull.
The young men who took part in the fight were called bullfighters and tried to catch the wild bull on horseback, grabbing it by the horns and using ropes or wood, but never an iron weapon.
Then they sat on the neck or back of the animal and did various acrobatic figures and exercises. Unlike today's bullfights, bullfights did not require the death of the bull.
Their only goal was to show the courage and bravery of the athletes. Murals with representations of the match were found in the palaces of Knossos and Tiryns.
Performances were also preserved in various vases and coins of Thessalian cities.


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