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rabble's Earth (H)ours: what will you do for tomorrow
How about the war in Iraq? Afghanistan?
This exercise is bullshit on one level, because the main polluters continue their merry way. On another level, it's educating the populace to take responsibility for their ecological impact (heh, almost said "footprint").
I still don't believe anything I do for the environment will be of consequence for the country as a whole so long as the Alberta tar sands projects keep expanding. [img]mad.gif" border="0[/img]
But I most certainly will not be turning my hydro off.
Albertans have to take responsibility for the Tar Sands until they do, nothing will get done about them.
I think Alberta is a lost cause. It'll just get worse and worse until the province - and its neighboring provinces - become unfit to live in.
It's clear the government of Alberta doesn't give a shit. [img]frown.gif" border="0[/img]
I agree AB is hopeless, my neighbour is a tar sands worker he bought his place so he can snow mobile in the Alpine during the winter. [img]rolleyes.gif" border="0[/img]
Last summer we caught him just as he was going to "round up" his dandilions and mentioned to him that his water well was at the bottom of the hill on his property, and that it was not a deep well reaching the underground lake, but a gravity fed well that fills up from run off and he would be contaminating his own water supply.
Maybe they're turning a corner!
(Kidding, kidding.)
Seriously though - I'm not sure what I'm doing today for that hour. My mom is visiting, so maybe she and the little one and I will go out for a walk and see which businesses in my neighbourhood have shut down for the hour. Or maybe we'll just play a board game by candlelight.
By the way, one thing I didn't know is that if you have stuff plugged in, even if you're not using it, it still uses electricity. Does this mean that if I leave my toaster or television or radio plugged in, but turned off, that it uses electricity??
I liked John Doyle in The Globe and Mail on the subject:
quote:Earth Hour is feel-good flim-flammery ... The essential principle behind Earth Hour is to shift the burden of awareness about environmental issues from corporations to individual consumers. The essential result is that a bunch of people turn off the lights for an hour and feel virtuous. Meanwhile, GM
continues to make and sell the things that do the most damage to the planet.
We're not at all cynical about conserving energy any way we can, by the way -- but we do it all the time, not just for a symbolic hour.
I completely support using Earth Hour as an educational opportunity though. With kids it seems like a great idea, especially since it's not a one-off thing with most babblers.
The problem arrives, as is pointed out in the rabble.ca story, because events like this provide the opportunity for corporations to pose as concerned citizens--they get the badge without doing the work. I would also add that the bourgeois nature of free Nelly Furtado concerts, for example, deflect the real, desperate and immediate crisis posed by climate change and commodify it, subvert it, and soften it, into some kind of party. It's not a party. The Party's Over.
quote:Originally posted by Sharon:I liked John Doyle in The Globe and Mail on the subject:
I can only access less than one paragraph at that link. Is there another link that takes us to the full article?
But while I was looking, I found over 11 million results for Earth Hour on a google search. Some people, I see, are having Earth Hour parties. Which prompts me to ask: Will their friends drive to the party? Will they use their stove for longer periods today, getting food ready for the party? Will they make an extra trip to the liquor store, to make sure there's enough booze?
I'm a believer in having a good time but it gets harder to take Earth Hour seriously when it reaches this point.
It was the subject of The Globe and Mail poll yesterday: "Have you made special plans for Earth Hour Saturday?" And today, The Globe has headlines reading "60 things to do during Earth Hour" and "How I trained for Earth Hour."
Not to pick on The Globe and Mail (although it's pretty silly), other newspapers are firmly on the bandwagon also.
It's turning into the Super Bowl.
Won't be hard, as I am pretty neurotic about following everyone around switching things off anyways. My dad was a "jeeessuuus, are we trying to heat the whole outdoors?" kinda guy.
CBC Edmonton had an interview with someone from the City of Edmonton yesterday. She was pleased because the city was actually going to shut off all "non-essential" lighting for the hour. Yay.
There should be no non-essential lighting to turn off.
I am curious what will happen at the powerplants when they have a sudden drop in power demand. Nuclear and coal fire power plants do not turn off and on that quick. Remember how long it took to get those nuclear furnaces going again after that sudden power failure awhile back. Mind you this has been well advertised , hopefully they are prepaired for it. It would be interesting to see if the coal and nuclear plants will have to blow off steam during that time. Which would effectively waste the saved energy. Maybe they will resort to more hydro power, which is easier to regulate I supose.
With that in mind I will start by switching off our water heater and cookstove an hour before and throw the mainbreaker at the 'witching hour', then revers the steps an hour later. My kids want to do that, probably to claim bragging rights in school. [img]wink.gif" border="0[/img]


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There are no contests in Unova. Musicals?
But you can do Battle Subway. That's the main thing I think.
There are no contests in Unova. Musicals?
But you can do Battle Subway. That's the main thing I think.
Added to that, it's also the best way to test your team for the Subway since somehow, the game generates opponents that exploit your weaknesses. For example, I destroyed the first few opponents with Galvantula and then I went against a Sandstorm Cradily.
It's also good for testing changes without ruining a streak.
Credit to Beck for the RNG userbar.
As of August 18th 2012, I resigned as a CG leader.
Few questions about EV's...
1) If a wild pokemon defeated one of mine, would the wild one gain EV's? Sounds stupid but whatever -.-
2) Is there any other way to remove EV's, other than the berries which I can't get because my Wi-Fi hates my DS...
3) Any general tips on EV training? Does it make a huge difference or not?
Nope, wild Pokémon cannot gain EVs.
Afraid not, other than breeding for a new Pokémon.
Use Pokérus and Power Items. They'll make your EV training so much quicker. Vitamins like Calcium, Iron, etc. are good for getting you to the first 100 points if you can afford it and for very precise EV training with non-standard spreads, the Wing items can be pretty useful too.
Really depends on what you want to do with the Pokémon. If you want a team which you can take a bit more seriously (like I do) or something to enter into the Battle Subway then absolutely EV train, because it's really what makes or breaks a Pokémon at the serious battling level. If you're just after a relaxed, casual playthrough with no real direction other than messing about then no need to EV train unless you really want to.
That's it really, getting it is just down to luck. It's even less likely than a shiny and you need to catch or defeat the infected Pokémon to get the virus. However, if you manage to find someone else who has the virus, they can trade it to you because it spreads between Pokémon. Although that doesn't seem like an option for you so just keep trying. =/
I have a question. When your breeding a Pokemon with a flawless Pokemon, let's say a flawless Ditto, for IV's, is there any ratio for predicting the odds that the offspring will be flawless? Because I've been trying to breed flawless Pokemon with my flawless Ditto for quite awhile.
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Ummm, no. 161/16=10 and 1/16. Because everything in pokémon rounds down, you still only gain 10 HP until you get to the next number that is divisble by 16.
The ratio of the offspring being flawless is still extremely low. I don't know the ratios for inheriting stats, but your pokémon will inherit 3 IVs from the parent at most. That leaves 3 IVs to randomness. that's 32^3=32768.
So your chances of a flawless egg are 1 in (whatever the chance is that you will get all 3 31s inherited by Ditto)*32768.
Still want to breed for a perfect pokémon?
(Ya, your game hates you statistically. If you want the right nature then your chances get multiplied by 1/25 as well.
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The parent pokemon give one IV from a random stat each. So if your breeding say a Pikachu with your ditto, the baby pikachu would take one random IV from the ditto and one from the Pikachu in the daycare. The rest are randomized from my understanding. You can influence which stats pass to your eggs by putting a power item from the battle subway or battle tower in HGSS on them. IE, Pokwer anklet raises speed evs gained when held by a pokemon, if you put it on your Ditto the egg will get the ditto's Speed IV.
Which is better to have? Apokemon with a nature you like ( like volcrona with timid) or having preety good iv's (like 26-31)in one or more of my favored stats.
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^ Favourable natures add 10% to a Pokemon's stats. For example neutral-natured Darmanitan might have an attack stat of 280 at Lv 100, whereas if it were Adamant its attack stat would be 308 (280 + 28). On the other hand IVs add anywhere from 0-31.
For the Battle Subway, for example, the most important of the two is having a good nature as 10% is quite a lot. Having good IVs is a bonus, imo.
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If your trying to do competitive you really want both. The nature is pretty much required, then decent IVs in the main stats. Like a sweeper would want both its attacking stat and speed at or as close to max as possible. What I am trying to say is don't stress over having a "perfect" pokemon, they barely or rarely exist outside of using a game hacking device.
I do alot of breeding of my pokemon so which should focus on more?
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I have officially claimed torchic
If you like to breed (as I do) read (if you haven't already) about how IVs are passed. its not that hard to get a good nature and two or three perfect ivs. The natures are only as hard to get as getting it once, then you can use the everstone on either or both parents for an almost 100% chance of the nature you want. So natures aren't to hard work on learning about Ivs.


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Steroids are given to post menopausal women all the time, and it has nothing to do with cancer.
Steroids are given to post menopausal women all the time, and it has nothing to do with cancer.
ok, who writes "goo goo at a at a, fukin jew heeb"?
"fuckyoubigot i dont like you're sig" "repeated annoying comments"
The Lord is not my Shepherd for I am not a sheep.
I think it was some kind of lung illness, they give my mom steriods for a problem she has with her eyes, so it isn't just something cancer patients get, though clearly Robin is ill, but there are lots of other serious diseases besides cancer and Robin could have any number of those.
Let's not forget it could be Howard's idea not to mention it, when Tom Cheapasano had cancer back at Krock it wasn't mentioned on air until after he was in remission. Of course he wasn't on air every day but he was a big part of the then on air cast and not mentioning it was probably Howard's call and that could be the same case here.
Geeze. I guess it truly is serious.
Feel badly for Robin.
I don't listen to the show.
Does it sound like she's near the end and covering it up?
Everyone else in studio seems to be greatly affected judging by what people are posting.
Well know when she dies.
When Beth sprains her ankle again.
Actually she mentioned years ago, around 2007, that she was on steroids before and that's why she went on the green drink diet so this has nothing to do with her recent illness.
It's cancer. They talked about her pee problems and the surgery and the tumor up until shortly after the surgery when they said it would have to be tested for cancer.
Then... radio darkness. Pun intended.
There aren't any news reports on Robin's condition because Robin's condition is bad. If she were able to fight this thing she has successfully, Lisa G would be doing "uplifting" stories about grrrrl power and shit.
Unfortunately, Robin is not doing well. She sounds hoarse. She's crazier than ever. She's circling the bowl and God has His Hand on the flush button.
Have derision, will travel
Okay guys, keep believing the BS. I'm just waiting for Robin to "die" so that I can allegedly expose the fact that she is pulling an alleged Elvis, and allegedly faking her own death to escape allegedly looming Federal tax evasion charges and serious jailtime! She'll allegedly be on the beach with Andy Kaufman and Elvis. Allegedly.


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Mansion tax a con, says Osborne
21:05, Feb 18 2013
Chancellor George Osborne dismissed Labour's tax plans as a "con" which would see state inspectors assessing people's homes.
Labour leader Ed Miliband last week announced proposals to bring back the 10p lower rate of income tax which was scrapped by Gordon Brown, funded by a levy on homes worth more than £2 million.
But Mr Osborne said the coalition Government's policy of raising the income tax threshold was a fairer way of helping the low paid and claimed Labour's "mansion tax" would end up being extended to more modest properties.
He told ITV's The Agenda: "It's very costly to implement. It means you have to send inspectors round the country valuing all the homes - not just the homes worth over £2 million but those worth less."
The Chancellor said there were not enough "mansions" to cover the cost of a tax cut for millions of people. "So either it's a tax con and the money comes from somewhere else or it's soon a homes tax and they say it's a mansion tax before the election and then very quickly (it) becomes a homes tax on many people who are not living in mansions at all."
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Mr Osborne claimed that "the inspectors get their foot in the door" and then "after the election suddenly it's everyone's homes that are potentially a target and Labour will have created a new tax". The Chancellor added: "It's just another thing that proves that I don't think they understand aspiration in this country."
Mr Osborne acknowledged that the rich should be expected to pay more, but fairness in the tax system also meant allowing working people to "get on".
He said: "In a time like this you expect the rich to pay more and actually we are forcing the rich to pay more and indeed cracking down on those who don't pay their taxes but fairness is also about having a system where people who work hard and get on can get on in our society, fairness is about a welfare system that doesn't pay for people to stay at home. Fairness is quite a broad concept and people feel the system's unfair but I don't think this kind of tax con is a solution to that."
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, whose Liberal Democrats back a mansion tax, also rejected Mr Miliband's proposals as a "pale imitation" of his own party's policies.
Mr Miliband hopes to split the coalition with a Commons vote forcing the Lib Dems to choose between backing a mansion tax or maintaining unity with the Tories.
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13 July 2010
The Angry Old Man vs Jackass Journalist
Dear Mr. Amitabh Bachchan,
Chances are very low that you will read this blog because you are a superstar while I am not. But I was tempted to write this following your fascinating exchanges with my fellow journalist Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN (whom I have never met) on Twitter. Since it concerns critical aspects of journalistic and media conduct (and this blog is on media issues), I decided to jump in.
I have once in the past talked about film critics and filmmakers clashing when I wrote about the conflict between Khalid Mohamed (who has been a colleague of sorts twice in my career) and Ram Gopal Varma.
Today, I write about your taking offence to Mr. Masand calling Akshay Kumar a "jackass" I would have expected Mr. Kumar to defend himself, given his strength and propensity to jump from tall buildings for something as minor as a Thums Up bottle, but it was nice of you to marshal your formidable intellectual resources to defend Akki.
I know you are not in love with the media.
In the 1970s, you and Stardust were estranged for a long time, before they decided to say you won. Nice of them. But Stardust did survive for long without The Big B, because they believed that what they wrote was as important as the subjects they wrote on.
Things have changed, however. The simple fact is that film gossip sells. We in the media write reviews and carry gossip for the same reason why Bollywood stars dance around trees. It sells or appeals to our readers/audience, the same way your wriggles and strange outfits impress the people we call fans. Occasionally, the fans and readers turn out to be the same folks.
Was it not you who said in a rare and famous interview to Madhu Jain of Indian Express that you get paid a lot for dancing around trees because the difficult thing is to make "something stupid look convincing.?"
You work for your producers, directors and fans.
Mediapersons work for their publishers, editors and readers/viewers/listeners – as the case maybe. That includes critics.
We often are in different industries and address different audiences.
In case you think film journalists are part of the film fraternity, I urge you to think differently. It is true that some journalists become close to filmstars to get stories, but that is an occupational hazard. Unfortunately, some in the process end up with more groupism than journalism in their track records.
Journalists compete with each other for stories, and are known more to fight within their fraternity than jump to each other's defence. Sadly, we are not invested with the comradely loyalty of the kind you bestow upon Mr. Akshay Kumar.
Mr. Masand has defended himself in his own way, but I have to stand up for him today not to defend him but to make a point.
Just as film journalists carry filmstar gossip and delve into their private lives to please their audience, it turns out that Bollywood has also dubiously stepped into the media realm to please its own film promotions. There is a peculiar controversy or media story that is spun artificially around movies every time there is a release due. I call this the abuse of the media, and the media stupid to fall for this. But guess what? This sells, too.
In the latest incident, Mr.Masand is understandably offended by Mr. Akshay Kumar's visit to the ailing R.K. Laxman. I will not stand up for him calling Mr. Kumar a "jackass" for doing so in promoting his forthcoming film (in which he ostensibly plays cartoonist Laxman's "Common Man"). But I will instead stand up –like you have done for Akki – for Mr. Laxman.
Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Laxman is India's most respected cartoonist. Undisputably. He is the Amitabh Bachchan and more for a generation of mediapersons – if not two or three. Do you think it is decent to use the illness of a venerated figure and build a publicity campaign around it for a movie?
Has Mr. Akshay Kumar ever before in his career crossed paths with the eminent cartoonist? Why is he behaving like a cartoon when the grand old man of Indian cartooning is lying ill?
Look hard, Mr. Bachchan. Mr. Masand is only doing for Mr. Laxman what you are doing for Mr. Akshay Kumar.
The media is an institution. It has a social responsibility. It has a dignity, too.
I should think Rajeev Masand is a jackass for tweeting in casual language. I would have preferred him to say, "Akshay Kumar's cheap use of Laxman's illness for film promo is insensitive and sad."
Perhaps he used the word jackass for the same reason you did my favourite drunken scene in Amar, Akbar Anthony. It kind of makes people remember you.
Considering the consideration(your expression in Namak Halal), I would urge you to understand that it is best for the media and the film industry to have a healthy Chinese Wall between them. Or call it an arm's length. My intention is not to hurt you. I do not expect you to be an Angry Old Man, anymore than I expect Rajeev Masand to be a Jackass Journo.
It so happens that journalists, in their dog-eat-dog keyboard-pushing deadline-driven careers, have their own dignity and professionalism, not visible to your famous eyes.
It is your job to defend your dignity. It is our job to speak up for ours.
If you are reading this by chance, having taken time off from your busy career as TV host, model, actor and celebrity father-in-law, I thank you for your valuable time and giving me an opportunity to liven up an otherwise dull media industry blog.
Have fun.
P.S. I hope Rajeev Masand can smile at my description of him as a jackass. Among our myriad shortcomings, we journalists can sometimes laugh at ourselves.
69 comments:
- Shiv said...
Great Read!
Thank you for standing up for Mr. Laxman. Whether Rajeev was right or not is not the issue. The issue is; how can Akshay Kumar do something like this? - 3:52 pm
Very well written. Precise, Sharp and Accurate.
A fan of Amitabh and a follower of Masands reviews.
Moet51 - 3:52 pm
- Vikas P Goel said...
Agree with you , only a jackass can use an ailing iconic personality for a commercial use n if this was akshay's motive he's rightly called so. But why no one is questioning TOI for publishing the story with a picture of R.K Laxman in a hospital - is that fair ? Didn't TOI think what is the motive behind this ?
- 4:12 pm
- bharat_k said...
Has made the point well. I am sure nobody should be taking it otherwise.
- 4:20 pm
- via RT from Twitter said...
Sorry for being a pain here, but could you please correct the typo in this part: "Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Laxman is India's most respected cartoonist. Unisputably."
Thanks. - 4:25 pm
- Varun said...
Very well said, with some great comments, esp. 'Rekha'. I am sure even Big B will aprreciate this. (Well, just being hyper-optimistic.)
- 4:27 pm
- Ankush Agarwal said...
Very convincing. I'm a fan of both - Mr. Bachchan and Mr. Masand and though this "issue" was avoidable, it raises some v pertinent questions. Perhaps, the Chinese Wall solution is worth going for.
- 4:27 pm
why bachchan sr is taking side of akshay..?? just because he is one from fraternity?? if yes.. then.. we are unlucky to have a superstar, god who do things. not on merit.. but on closeness and family/business/biradari ties...
- 4:36 pm
Didn't expect you to overlook the simple fact that dancing around trees is a hell lot different from cooking up stories and writing bullshit to please your producers/readers/bosses. While dancing around trees may be downright silly, unethical it is certainly not!
- 5:43 pm
- Jyoti said...
I'm not a fan of Akki's kind of demented humour or acting and nor had I heard of his Common Man role. But why should we be okay with an Aamir Khan going to seek a politician's blessings but have a problem with this actor's attempts at a dekko at his role model? Esp when he is ailing and the actor may have been involved with the character for his acting assignment.
And, why do we as public enjoy reading pages and pages of an actor's interpersonal skirmishes when we wouldn't want that sort of focus on our weak actions of the past? Famous guys also have just this life to live so should be left alone to live some part of it in peace. - 5:46 pm
"The simple fact is that film gossip sells. We in the media write reviews and carry gossip for the same reason why Bollywood stars dance around trees"
The simple fact is that pornography also sells. Lets all glorify it and compare it to bollywood stars dancing around trees. You and Masand can now truly lay claim to the title "jackass" - 5:47 pm
- Madhavan said...
Thanks all
@Aditya--Cooking up stories is not professional journalism. There are unethical players in all professions. Don't hold me responsible for them. Gossip is not cooking up facts. It is just covering facts considered by many to be directly irrelevant --subjective view.
@Anon 3-- Everything is a business and there is a value-for-money issue. If you wish to compare journalism with pornography, it is your choice. I could say a thing or two about your profession, but then, you have chosen to be anonymous. - 6:24 pm
Please do not put words in my mouth. I did not compare journalism with pornography. I made an observation that your defense of "film gossip" which is unadulterated bullshit full of half truths if not downright lies could well be used for pornography as well. After all it is about "value for money" right? Wonder what you would say to that if a doctor or a teacher were to make that statement! Film gossip sells just like "Tantrik" sells on IndiaTV - that doesn't make it right and that doesn't mean we should condone it. Have you put yourself in a father in law's shoes who's gone hoarse shouting on his blog that he doesn't even know what 'Manglik' is when newspapers everyday carry stories about his DIL being married off to a tree!
PS - By all means go ahead and say 10 things about my profession, but only if I support the ills that plague it - 7:08 pm
- lata.varma said...
No matter what, all these journalists stand by eachother in the end.
'Jackass' is a derogatory term, period and should not be used. Instead, here we have other journalist digging into history and reminding Mr Bachchan his past. Bachchan is a mature, astute, seasoned and institution in itself.
Bringing 'Rekha' here is a goof. - 7:15 pm
- Madhavan said...
@Anon3-- 1) Don't hold me responsible for all the ills of my profession. I am merely sketching out the grey areas and compulsions
2) I still don't know your profession. Allow me the honour of identifying the equivalents of Tantrik stories of your metier. - 7:16 pm
- Madhavan said...
@Anon3-- 1) Don't hold me responsible for all the ills of my profession. I am merely sketching out the grey areas and compulsions
2) I still don't know your profession. Allow me the honour of identifying the equivalents of Tantrik stories in your metier. - 7:16 pm
@ Madhavan
1) I am not holding you responsible for the ills plaguing journalism, but for justifying them and even defending them vehemently - a big YES
2) Spelling out my profession won't serve any purpose, unless like I said I write a blog post defending the unethical practices that plague it. But for arguments sake I'm ready to play a cool astronaut :P - 7:28 pm
- Madhavan said...
@Anon3- I am explaining the context of my profession, which like yours, is not free from ills. I wish not to waste more of my time arguing with an anonymous person shy of revealing her/his true profession.
- 7:43 pm
I'm not shy, just didn't want to digress. Since you insist; I'm a medical student.
- 7:50 pm
- anamika said...
I am sure this post is going to make you popular but no one has the right to use filty language against any one..
Media almost eneter into star houses and star pays the price of being famous.If bachchan would have not been popular they would have done things to attracts the same media which they dread.
http://www.wiseshe.com - 7:56 pm
By evoking R.K.Laxman, both rajeev masand and you are unwittingly,unnecessarily exploiting him. Your blog is very crassly articulated,distasteful and screaming for attention. You have made a mountain of a molehill, something that journalists like you do ever so splendidly, sensationalism, seems to be your forte.Considering the HUGE MARKET India is for cheap stuff,I am sure you would be much in demand.
- 8:04 pm
- Madhavan said...
@Anshul -Thank you for stepping out of anonymity. The medical profession has been having its own issues on overcharging, quacks and liabilities in private hospitals. As you grow up in your chosen profession, you will realise the Grey (areas in) Anatomy.
- 8:13 pm
@ Madhavan
I know these grey areas well, and I hope I shall not only keep them at an arm's length through the course of my career but also have the courage to condemn those who don't. Easier said than done but nevertheless, this is all I can say/do for now. - 8:23 pm
- Madhavan said...
@Avi--Seeking and engaging public attention is a legitimate part of the media business. Mountains and molehills are in the realm of subjective opinion. You are entitled to yours.
- 8:24 pm
- Madhavan said...
@Anshul--Good luck. If you succeed, I'll be happy:)
- 8:28 pm
Thanks for your response. I surely was disappointed as a reader, in the manner in which you chose to 'jump in','marshal your formidable intellectual resources to defend a fellow journalist.Seeking and engaging public attention is possibly a part of the media 'business' but I think the differentiator is the manner in which you DECIDE to do it. You have gone on a tirade against Amitabh Bachchan completely missing the point, if at all there was any, and only amply demonstrated your deep knowledge of gossip (your unwarranted mention of Rekha). As a journalist, you should have engaged the reader regarding your views about Journalistic ethics, exploiting of media etc, instead you chose to direct your angst,against an individual. It was a classic case of countering the individual, rather than countering the point. If this is the way you want to engage your reader, then All the best.
- 8:42 pm
You have tried very hard not to sound defensive or take a stand for Rajeev Masand but to your disappointment you are doing exactly that. Do you agree when Masand in his reply says people in the film fraternity do not take a 'stand' or have an 'opinion' on issues? If this was said to Sherlyn Chopra or someone it would pass off but Mr. Bachchan? Seriously, its almost funny.
The very fact that Mr. Bachchan has reacted to this clearly shows that he has taken a 'stand' and has an 'opinion' for what Mr. Masand had to say. - 8:55 pm
- Madhavan said...
I accept some of the criticism on my post levelled above. I just wish to say that this blog has been around since 2005 and never has it attracted the attention it has today. Where were all of you all these years? Does that prove a point? Serious journalism needs serious followers by the millions and loads of money.
If any of you really cares for good journalism, go back and read all the posts written since 2005. That is my schoolmarm punishment to you all;-) - 9:00 pm
Hi Madhavan, It is really nice of you to gracefully accept a divergent point of view. Honestly, I stumbled on to your blog cos your URL featured on the search 'jackass and Rajeev Masand'. Heard from a friend about this and hence wanted to read more. I am sure your various blogs that you've posted since 2005 would be more interesting, informative and engaging than this piece.I will make a serious attempt to catch some of those blogs. Best wishes .
- 9:15 pm
- madhavi said...
Um. Is it sort of established that Mr Kumar's visit to Mr Laxman was a gimmick, OR would it have been not so nice had he not visited the author of the character he plays at all?
- 9:24 pm
- Jay Jani said...
Completely agree with Madhavan and stand up for Mr. Masand to take legend R.K. Laxman's side. Akshay Kumar has done such rubbish publicity gimmicks earlier also. He did a shameful act in public with Twinkle at a Levi show. His movies recently have been nothing but just crap rubbish nautanki. There is nothing wrong in calling him a 'jackass' after such nonsense act.
- 10:38 pm
- Tazeen said...
I will forever be thankful to you for calling Amitabh Bachan a celebrity father-in-law. Excellent post.
- 10:39 pm
- aries_lady said...
Superb!!!...from one journo to the other...keep it up!
- 10:46 pm
Dear Mr. Madhavan,
As much as I appreciate your standing-up for Mr. R.K. Lakshman... I definitely agree with Mr. Bachchan here. He neither defended nor criticized Mr. Akshay Kumar's visit to Mr. Lakshman's hospital bed. He pulled up Mr. Rajeev Masand on using foul language against a fellow human being. Whatever Mr. Masand thought of Akshay Kumar's visit to Mr. Lakshman, he had no right to use a world like Jackass for him, esp. on a social networking site.
By the way, in your haste to write the above blog, you clearly forgot to notice that Mr. Akshay Kumar has already replied to Mr. Bachchan and cleared the air. Mr. Lakshman's family had invited Mr. Kumar to visit Mr. Lakshman as Akshay Kumar is portraying Lakshman's 'Common man' on cinema.
And as far as the timing is concerned, Mr. Bachchan was online @ Twitter at the same time when Mr. Masand posted his 'jackass' comment and immediately reprimanded Mr. Masand who did not address it directly to Mr. Akshay Kumar. He must have heard it later and has already replied to it within 24 Hrs .
When you write such a blog, be sure to have ALL the facts with you. - 10:47 pm
- aries_lady said...
PS: Speaking up for RKL is a HUGE thing....Aks certainly had no business to use such a cheap gimmick...but then, I think he too must've been 'instructed' by the makers of the film, no?
- 10:49 pm
- aries_lady said...
@Ritzy---"Mr. Bachchan was online @ Twitter at the same time when Mr. Masand posted his 'jackass' comment and immediately reprimanded Mr. Masand who did not address it directly to Mr. Akshay Kumar"..in what capacity does Mr B 'reprimand' a journo or anyone for that matter???.
- 10:52 pm
@ aries_lady:
I do understand "freedom of press" , but as much as I enjoy (and agree almost every time) with Mr. Masand's reviews, I found his jackass comment quite uncalled for on a social networking site.
Freedom of Press does not mean you can use any word to humiliate a public figure as you desire.
I believe Mr. Bachchan 'reprimanded' Mr. Masand in the SAME CAPACITY as when Mr. Rajeev Masand called Mr. Akshay Kumar a 'jackass' on a PUBLIC PLATFORM.
Being a Film Critic does not give you a right to abuse a Film Star for ANY reason whatsoever. - 11:04 pm
Mr. Madhavan,
Here is a response by Mr. Akshay Kumar and from the same social networking site.
I hope you get ALL facts before posting a blog. - 11:09 pm
- aries_lady said...
@Ritzy---"much as I enjoy (and agree almost every time) with Mr. Masand's reviews, I found his jackass comment quite uncalled for on a social networking site."...hmm and what would you say to Punit Malhotra calling Shobhaa De "an old fossil" on this same public platform??? Or are these restrictions only for scribes??
- 11:19 pm
@ aries_lady:
Of Course not. Frankly, I do not follow Punit Malhotra on Twitter, so I had no idea of "an old fossil" controversy, but if he has said so... He shouldn't have. I'm not sure if Ms. De said something to irk Mr. Malhotra (as she does quite often) or not, but Mr. Malhotra should not have used such language, more so, when addressing a lady.
Unfortunately, the media and the stars are both using each other, especially through these social networking sites. The Stars are no better than the media persons.
Criticizing someone's work is one thing, getting personal is quite another.
Freedom of Speech does not give you the right to get personal and abuse someone. - 11:30 pm
- What's in a name? said...
Thank you for this.
In complete solidarity
Anand - 11:38 pm
Absolutely agree with @ Avi in his following post:
Thanks for your response. I surely was disappointed as a reader, in the manner in which you chose to 'jump in','marshal your formidable intellectual resources to defend a fellow journalist.Seeking and engaging public attention is possibly a part of the media 'business' but I think the differentiator is the manner in which you DECIDE to do it. You have gone on a tirade against Amitabh Bachchan completely missing the point, if at all there was any, and only amply demonstrated your deep knowledge of gossip (your unwarranted mention of Rekha). As a journalist, you should have engaged the reader regarding your views about Journalistic ethics, exploiting of media etc, instead you chose to direct your angst,against an individual. It was a classic case of countering the individual, rather than countering the point. If this is the way you want to engage your reader, then All the best.
- 11:54 pm
- 12:20 am
Has anyone read Akshay Kumar response to this controversy?
http://tl.gd/2frl8k - 12:29 am
- whatsupdoc? said...
all said and done, Masand tweeted as Masand didnt he? He didnt tweet as a jornalist or as a representative of CNN IBN. It is his individual opinion and he has said it to Akshay Kumar.
Had it been Abhishek Bachchan and Big B steps in (like at Raavan), I could understand but this is someone who is of no relation to him except that they are actors.
So now if I ask "Who the fuck are you Mr Bachchan to bring up fraternities into 2 people's fight and hog som lime light for yourself", will he blame all the engineers of the land (since I am one) stating engineers are jobless.
Ask him to learn to differntiate between individual opinions and fraternities first.
Phew...got carried away didn't I? we do that in my fraternity! Still hilarious...laughing my ass off over the issue though (at jackass and not at RKN) - 1:13 am
the ONLY thing I could not understand in your article is "WHAT'S YOUR POINT?"
- 7:03 am
- Obi Wan said...
Riitzy & other Akshay supporters(in this case, I love his films btw): Akshay's response doesn't even match BT's response(BT Backpage today). BT says they invited him, Akshay says he wanted to meet Mr. Laxman. The sad truth is that TOI has an arm called Medianet, whose sole brief is to 'sell' editorial space, especially in BT. This was clearly a Medianet story purchased by the producers of the film. And how can I be so sure?:
a) They gave complete details of the movie, when it is releasing, who the producers are etc. etc. Read the piece carefully and it will leave you with no doubt that it is a 'PR plug'.
b) The story below the pics was written by Mark Manuel, who exclusively writes Medianet stories(you can randomly check old BT issues).
If Akshay really wanted to meet his 'idol' Mr. Laxman, he could have gone there for a visit without having his pics clicked for a BT front page article. What has outraged many, including Rajeev Masand, is that a legend in a critical condition was 'used' to promote a film with which he had noting to do, and in all probability about which he couldn't care less. - 10:46 am
- Madhavan said...
@Ritzy--Thank you for bringing to my notice Mr. Akshay Kumar's response concerning the invitation. Have you also brought to the notice of Mr. Akshay Kumar my views on the subject.
Also, you have dwelt on the timing of Mr. Bachchan's response and Mr. Masand's views. I wonder what the timing of Mr. Akshay Kumar's tweet was. Can you check?
Neither Mr. Akshay Kumar nor Mr. Laxman's family have contacted me on the subject. And I would also wait for any statement from Mr Laxman's family --if I were to go by your recommendation that I get all facts right. As I see it, Mr. Askhay Kumar's response might have been in response to my blog, but since he has not contacted me, I cannot be sure. Warm regards. - 11:04 am
Mr. Madhavan,
You sound as sarcastic and ill-humored in your blog as Mr. Joel Stein when he wrote the Time Magazine article 'My own sweet India'! I understand you have the right to express your opinion, and you would agree SO DO I .
Neither am I related to Mr. Akshay Kumar, nor to Mr. Bachchan or Mr. Masand. I only happen to follow them all on Twitter (being a movie buff). Your Tweet about your blog was retweeted by someone else I follow and I happened to read it.
In my opinion, your 'Rekha' comment was was distasteful as 'Jackass' comment by Mr. Masand.
My point was not to defend Mr. Kumar's actions or that of Mr. Bachchan. My point was that Mr. Masand or you for that matter, cannot use the expression Freedom of Press and humiliate anyone on a public platform.
If you call this journalism, it's pathetic !!!
Also, you have dwelt on the timing of Mr. Bachchan's response and Mr. Masand's views. I wonder what the timing of Mr. Akshay Kumar's tweet was. Can you check?
About the timing issue, I only mentioned the timing because in your original blog you wrote and I quote:
I write about your taking offence to Mr. Masand calling Akshay Kumar a "jackass" I would have expected Mr. Kumar to defend himself, given his strength and propensity to jump from tall buildings for something as minor as a Thums Up bottle, but it was nice of you to marshal your formidable intellectual resources to defend Akki.
I happened to be online at the time Masand's comment and Bachchan's reprimand which happened in the next 5-10 minutes. Kumar on the other hand posted his reply early in the morning (which I saw later, and YOU DID NOT before blabbering away in your blog.
I'm sure, being on twitter yourself, you would know that not everyone is online at all times. Akshay Kumar replied when he learnt of Masand's comment and Bachcan's defense (withing 24 hrs)!!
You wrote:
Neither Mr. Akshay Kumar nor Mr. Laxman's family have contacted me on the subject.
If Mr. Kumar visits Mr. Lakshman's hospital room... WHY IN THE HELL should he contact YOU??
I still maintain that if you call yourself a Journo, respect your profession. You should check all facts before printing your personal opinions.
After all, Pen is mightier than the Sword !! Use it wisely.
Good Luck! - 6:52 pm
- Madhavan said...
@Riitzy-Your opinions are your own. I would have preferred the facts that I was seeking, which would have enlightened me further. This blog is part of the media, and I welcome responses and information from the people concerned. Since you have informed me of others' views, is it not fair that you do the same to them on mine?
- 6:59 pm
@ Obi Wan
I only checked out BT's e-paper (as I'm not from Bombay).
I agree with you, it may have been a media / PR issue. But that's not the point I was trying to make.
I merely pointed that being a responsible Journo, Mr. Masand should not have used the term he did. And I think, so was Mr. Bachchan's point.
@ Mr. Madhavan,
Thanks to Obi Wan, I read the BT article, and there's a fine print there from Mr. Lakshman's family.
His wife Kamala and daughter-in-law Usha report a difference in his progress when people are around. "Akshay's visit really made him happy, he perked up," says Usha.
Whether it was a PR trick or not, is not my concern. My only concern was the kind of language used by journalists now a days, just to seek their 15 minutes of fame !!! Congratulations, you did well for your 15 minutes. - 7:10 pm
Pretty stupid Blog
Such people seem to get pricky when being on the receiving end. For many years they could write what they wanted in their columns and get away, because obviously the publication would not print the actors resposne or clarification for the jibes.innuendos written about them. Now with social networking sites the actor/celebrity can give his view to the public directly and this seems to make people like this blogger insecure. - 7:48 pm
- Baidik said...
Your arguments against AB are so shallow, they're not worth the rebuttal! You've tried too hard to dikhao some attitude. Chill.
- 8:52 pm
Isn't it quite ironic that this whole "jackass" comment has generated even more promotion for Akshay's movie. I for one would never have known about Aksahy's visit to the Hospital if it wasn't for Mr. Masand's stirring it up with his comment and for this blog.
I'm sure Akshay and the producers of the movie are toasting to this successful free marketing "event" :D - 7:06 am
well i agree when u stand for mr laxman and i also agree when u say wat akshay kumar did was wrong. But it is really funny when u say the media has dignity. being a "common man" (yeah the true one) I think media in this country is nothing more than a joke which has forgotten its real purpose of acting like a pillar of democracy and now just acts like a dough hungry, TRP crazy business which makes fun of the common man at every given opportunity.
- 8:29 am
- Madhavan said...
Thanks all. In deference to a valid criticism, I prpose to delete one sentence of dubious taste.
As for the facts:
Akshay Kumar's side of the story came after I wrote this post and could well have been in response. However, I also have the following link which says the idea came from the publication.
Given the contrary claims, I leave all to judge for themselves.
The whole purpose of my post was to make a point on the abuse of the media and the need for an arm's length from the industry. I think I have done it with sound response. - 1:20 pm
i understand big B's reaction. after all was it not Mr rajeev masand who wrote a very bad review on the film RAAVAN.
- 4:37 pm
Madhavan wrote:
Akshay Kumar's side of the story came after I wrote this post and could well have been in response.
दिल को बहलाने को ग़ालिब ये ख़याल अच्छा है !!!
- 9:26 pm
- Madhavan said...
ख़याल उनके हैं तोह ख्याल अपने भी हैं
वोह अपने घर खुश हैं तोह हम अपने घर खुश हैं
आप हमारे घर आये यह बात भी अजीब है
बिन बुलाये मेहमान होकर तौहीन करे यह आपकी तहज़ीब है
By the way, please note that the paper which published the photo and news has claimed responsibility for the idea saying they organised the whole thing. And Laxman family's statement clearly says anyone is welcome -- no clear quote in the statement that they specifically invited Akshay Kumar.
Mr. Kumar and I are in different situations and am sure respect each other.
Intermediaries and interlocutors are unwelcome, unless they are truly unbiased. - 9:54 am
@ Madhavan,
Why write a blog when you can't accept a little bit of criticism !?!
After all, you were up in arms criticizing Mr. Bachchan (even if it is for being a celebrity father-in-law... not to mention the cheap "Rekha" innuendo) !!!
Frankly, my point was not to defend Mr. Kumar or Mr. Bachchan.
My point was, as I have maintained right from the beginning, is that Mr. Masand had no right to call anyone a jackass on a public forum !! Freedom of Speech or Freedom of Press does not involve getting personal. And you, did the same thing with your blog !!! You point fingers at Mr. Bachchan for standing up to his fraternity, while doing exactly the same for Mr. Masand.
PS: You shouldn't have floated around the tweet to read your blog, if you didn't want people to comment !!! Technically, you invited the world to read you and comment on your blog. In any case, I know better than to read you ever again !!! - 11:31 am
- RohinRoarkedForGood said...
Well, leaving aside verbiage and trivia, what is the fundamental theme of the blog.
Media figures like Mr. Bachchan and Rajeev Masand ought to do what the public wants. Whether its Mr Bachchan's movie preferences or Masand's tweets.
If they consistently follow this approach, What shall become of these people. They will become like Robots in the hands of majority; or more specifically, those who claim to represent public opinion. Their own values and judgments therefore becomes irrelevant.
In a free country I am yet to encounter such consistent beings.... maybe somebody here can help?? - 5:50 pm
- Madhavan said...
@Riitzy-- As you might have noticed, I have not moderated the comments on my blog. I am replying to you and allowing you to have your say--uncensored (most media companies do not do this). I leave people to judge.
My opinion is that you have been consistently taking sides without looking at the issues at hand.
If I did not accept criticism, I would not have deleted the reference to "Rekha" --which I have. In fact, I did this despite getting compliments for precisely that thing because in hindsight I thought it was a bit unwarranted.
Also, if you read the post again carefully, I have called Mr. Masand a jackass in my own way to make a point.
The purpose of such a discourse is not to just bash around with words but to also look at the thoughts and the spirit behind it.
Events that followed including public statements by Mr. Akshay Kumar and the publisher in question, and the overwhelming response I have got show that the thoughts I have raised have significant relevance in throwing new light on media -related issues--which is the purpose of this blog.
I have clearly brought above the irony of the situation--If Mr. Masand had not used the word "jackass," serious issues related to abuse of media by movie producers and the issue of media maintaining its dignified neutrality would have not been raised in the larger public domain.
It is for people like you to not just mull over the odd word but the larger context in which media has to play its role.
@RohinRoarkedForGood -- What a fine thought you have shared. I really appreciate your thinking. - 10:06 am
- RohinRoarkedForGood said...
Continuing my thoughts on the virtues of independent judgment...
History of revolutionizing creative endeavors bears testimony to the power of independent judgments. More so, this is true for Bollywood.
Movies like Sholay, QSQT, Satya, DCH revolutionized film making. R.D Burman and A.R Rehman transformed music.
All these were the result of realizing one's own sensibilities.... not going by the public opinion or polls! - 2:45 pm
you are for sure hungry for serious attention!!!!!
making such derogatory remarks for a person like bigB ......u need medical assistance dude!!!!
grow up!!! - 2:27 am
- Madhavan said...
@Anon - You are bigger than the bigB, as you prefer anonymity! Have a nice day
- 11:44 am
bwahahah you can laugh at yourself??? Ya why else would you need to block ppl hahaha ROFL!
p.s. you're quite ugly! - 1:52 pm
p.p.s noticed you had similar issues with others (Ritzy), so how do you manage to live in the world of denial/hypocrisy, ,quite a quality i must say! block ppl on twitter, no moderation here, mid-life crisis?
- 1:57 pm
Madhavan,your presentation of the fact is absolutely clear and convincing. I recall supporting Amitji by tweeting him last year. Now I support only the truth. Thank you.
- 9:19 am
- Kohinoor Devroy said...
Loved your ending lines where you mention :...your busy career as TV host, model, actor and celebrity father-in-law,,,"
This post will surely have many eyes rolling - 11:40 am


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Former Ferris High star and current Montana Grizzly Trevor Poole reportedly had 'molly' pills in his pocket when police arrested him Saturday night at a party in Missoula.
According to court documents first obtained by KECI-TV in Montana, officers with the Missoula Drug Task Force "watched Poole engage in a 'hand-to-hand' transaction of a plastic baggie" at a Halloween party. The documents also indicate Poole admitted to purchasing the pills.
'Molly' is a street name for MDMA, a drug similar to Ecstacy.
Poole appeared in court Monday afternoon and answered a series of questions from the judge. He was released on his own and given permission to visit his family in Spokane, but he must refrain from using or being around drugs and alcohol.
Three More Players Suspended for One Game
One day after indefinitely suspending Poole from the team, coach Mick Delaney said three others, including one player from Spokane, would be suspended for this weekend's game against Weber State.
Delaney said Kjelby Oiland, also a product of Ferris High School, would not make the trip to Ogden. Neither would teammates Nick Holt and John Kanongata. Delaney refused to say why the three were suspended, but noted the reason did not involve law enforcement.
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Poole was indefinitely suspended from the team after he was booked into jail around 4 a.m. Saturday, according to KECI-TV.
Montana offensive tackle Trevor Poole was arrested on a felony drug charge over the weekend.
The university's student-athlete code of conduct calls for the sophomore from Spokane, Wash., to be suspended indefinitely and if convicted of a felony, to be dismissed from the team.
Missoula County jail records show Poole was booked into jail early Sunday on suspicion of criminal possession of dangerous drugs. His bail is listed at $50,000 and he is scheduled to make an initial appearance in Justice Court on Monday afternoon.
Montana athletic director Kent Haslam told the Missoulian that Poole was arrested at a large party several hours after Montana's 70-24 win over Idaho State.


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The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/the-real-american-exceptionalism/For Republican presidential candidates the phrase American Exceptionalism has taken on almost talismanic qualities. Newt Gingrich's new book is titled, "A Nation Like No Other: Why American Exceptionalism Matters". "American the Exceptional" is the title of a chapter in Sarah Palin's book America by Heart. What is this American exceptionalism Republicans so venerate? David Morris digs deeper in this commentary. Continue reading


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On Friday shares of Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) closed higher by a foolish 6.59% thanks to a number of key developments. The primary catalyst was its new e-commerce feature, an integrated service with Dropbox and its new "gift giving" service. Also contributing, was data regarding growth in China, with 63.5 million users, which is impressive considering the fact that FB isn't even supposed to be operating in China. Then, there was a recent report that highlighted the data surrounding the growth of mobile, which is perhaps the most significant concern surrounding this company. And furthermore, there's the CNBC interview on Monday with Sheryl Sandberg, which has been advertised on almost every commercial break on CNBC for the last two days.
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Like many investors, I've stayed somewhat balanced regarding my outlook on the future of Facebook. On one side I think it has the tools present to become the next Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), but on the other it looks like the second coming of Myspace. I think in reality, it's somewhere in the middle. The stock recently took a beating after a Barron's article crushed its long-term outlook with a $15 price target, and comparisons to Google and Apple. But, Facebook is neither company, Google is a diversified technology company with a presence in everything from web search to driverless cars. But because of Facebook's platform some compare it to GOOG, and to be fair it does have the appearance of an early stage Google, but it's a much better comparison with other social media companies, such as Linkedin. Therefore, in some ways it's an undeserving compliment to compare FB with GOOG, as Google is about 11x larger in terms of revenue and is what Facebook eventually wishes to become.
If you compare Facebook to other social media stocks, one-by-one, you'd realize that although expensive, FB is the most attractive of the bunch. However, when making this argument in a previous article a reader didn't neglect to remind me that, "being the best looking waitress at Denny's does not make you attractive" which is a fact that all investors should remember when considering the dangerous but promising social media space.
So despite the fact that I am staying neutral regarding FB I do think it is becoming more attractive (as a waitress). I like the fact that Mark Zuckerberg recently said the new mobile ads have been more effective than traditional desktop PC ads, and I also like the benefits that a larger iPhone 5 could provide in terms of advertising space. I like the idea of having a "gift giving" service and that it's creating a presence in China, regardless if it's allowed or not. However, I don't like the fact that this is a near $50 billion company that returns the majority of its revenue from advertising on a social media platform.
I think it's safe to say that I need more answers. And with Sandberg speaking about challenges and opportunities on Monday with CNBC, I think we might finally get a clear picture and the answers to the questions we seek. Sandberg is a true professional in the market, she is not some 26 year old college dropout billionaire that created a website in a college dorm room, oh wait that's the CEO. She's a proven successful leader that will be able to communicate a clear vision. As a result, I am bullish FB short-term because I think investors will buy the stock into Monday's interview and then even more following the interview. I think the company finally has figured out that by speaking in public and answering questions that its stock will rise, hence Zuckerberg Tech Crunch interview, and that just maybe they are figuring out the IR aspect to being a public company.
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Evolution and Immunity: Same Story?
The evidence suggests that God has chosen to work through a random process, one which involves the routine creation and destruction of millions of cells that never get used. This is the ordinary means by which God maintains our health. The miracles of healing recorded in the Bible are miraculous precisely because they don't occur by this normal, natural process.
Evolution and Christian Faith Grantees Announced
Congratulations to the 37 winners of the Evolution & Christian Faith (ECF) grants competition! ECF is a new BioLogos program designed to support projects and network-building among scholars, church leaders, and parachurch organizations.
Dissonance and Harmony
People hold clearly discordant points of view, and it would be dishonest to ignore the conflict. Yet some voices emphasize the dissonance without any note of harmony to put it in context. Too often, science and faith becomes a hostile battle of worldviews, sounding angry, dissonant chords even among fellow Christians. But civil, gracious dialogue is possible.
New Leadership for The BioLogos Foundation
With great pleasure, the Board of Directors of The BioLogos Foundation announces the appointment of Deborah Haarsma to become our next President, and of Jeffrey Schloss to the role of Senior Scholar. Professor Haarsma assumes leadership from our outgoing President Darrel Falk, to whom we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude.
Series: "And God Saw That It Was Good": Death and Pain in the Created Order
The tension generated by our understanding of God's character, as revealed in the Bible, and by the reality of the natural world around us has been the focus of much debate within the Christian church since the first century. This series examines critically several of the proposed solutions to this problem, viewing them from the perspective of a geologist, paleontologist, and orthodox evangelical Christian.
Confronting Our Fears, Part 2: Losing Biblical Authority
Throughout my various conversations with fellow believers, the most-mentioned anxiety over accepting an evolutionary creationist paradigm is the fear of losing the Bible as one's spiritual anchor and source of authority.
Series: Science and the Bible: Theistic Evolution
In this series, Ted Davis identifies the history, core tenets and assumptions about the theistic evolution view.
Series: Southern Baptist Voices: Evolution and Death
This exchange brings together related essays on death in light of evolution and Scripture from Southern Baptist theologian Dr. John Laing. Laing argues that evolutionary theory requires death to play a central role in the creation of new life, but sees Scripture depicting death only "as an invader, disturber of peace, and a force of evil." A BioLogos response is given by Dr. Jeff Schloss.
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Our desire to engage in gracious dialogue with fellow believers who reject biological evolution has been receiving increased attention in both the Christian and secular press. More importantly, we are being joined in this reconciling project by our brothers and sisters in Christ who have often been defined primarily as our "opponents".
Are You There God? It's Us, Scientists (Infographic)
The BioLogos Forum is pleased to present this infographic about religious belief among scientists. The graphic uses data from the Pew Research Center, Rice University, and quotations from scientists assembled in a recent Huffington Post article.
Series: Southern Baptist Voices: Is Darwinism Theologically Neutral?
The second entry in our Southern Baptist Voices dialogues, this series features William A. Dembski and Darrel Falk considering the question, "Is Darwinism Theologically Neutral?" from Southern Baptist and BioLogos perspectives. As with the first Southern Baptist Voices series, the exchange is carried out with and respect and humility as Dr. Dembski argues that Darwinism undercuts several "non-negotiables" of Christianity, and Dr. Falk confirms that assessment on several points, while demonstrating that the BioLogos position is not the same as Darwinism.
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This series by Scot McKnight relates a lecture given at the 2012 BioLogos workshop for Evangelical theologians, scientists, authors and pastors. He explains that evolution is taught in public schools, and therefore must be addressed by Evangelical pastors in the churches as well. This will educate a whole generation of upcoming scientists on the issues of science and faith. Overall, he encourages scientists and pastors to collaborate on the issue as they rethink the long held interpretations of Genesis 1-3.
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I found myself in a very awkward situation. On the one hand I was a follower of Jesus Christ who loved the Bible, knew that it was God's Word, and, therefore, not full of lies. However, I also was someone who had loved science for many years and was planning on pursuing a career in research...
Understanding Evolution: Theory, Prediction and Converging Lines of Evidence, Part 1
In science, we don't really know the true way things actually work. What we have are theories—broad explanatory frameworks supported by experimentation, which we can use to make testable predictions about the natural world.
Speciation and Macroevolution
A common challenge to evolutionary theory is that while life does indeed change over time (what is known as microevolution), no one has ever seen one species evolve into another species (macroevolution).
Possibilities and Second Chances
In today's video, Dr. Rick Colling states that evolution is not merely the imposition of death and destruction and survival of the fittest. Rather, it is about second chances.
Is There "Junk" in Your Genome? Part 2
Despite their somewhat mysterious nature, transposon sequences make up a staggering 45% or more of our genome. They are the perfect parasites: using their host to provide resources, they maintain a "lifestyle" so simple that replication is essentially their only feature.
Series: Understanding Evolution
This blog series by Dennis Venema undertakes the task of clarifying numerous aspects of evolution that often become misconstrued by Christians. He first discusses the idea of speciation in a population over time, later applying it to the speciation process that occurred among hominids (human ancestors) which led to modern humans. He continues to support this idea by exploring so called "Mitochondrial Eve,""Y Chromosome Adam" and other compositional clues of the human genome.
Evolution: Is God Just Playing Dice?
With his standard panache, the late Harvard paleontologist Stephen J. Gould argued strenuously that evolution had no inherent directionality. We are mere accidents; a "tiny twig on an improbable branch of a contingent limb on a fortunate tree".
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In this series, Dennis Venema describes his personal journey that took him away from the Intelligent Design arguments toward the evolutionary creation worldview. Through careful and honest research, he discovered ID scientific reasoning to be analogy-based, in sharp contrast to evolutionary science, which was supported by concrete data. After accepting this view, God's presence ever strengthened him as he explored the compatibility between the Bible and God's creative mechanism.
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Comments about Tech Craft Tech-Craft Veneto 48" LCD/Plasma TV Stand in Walnut Finish:
Looked a long time for something that looks nice and reasonably priced. This TV stand is beautiful, plenty of space for everything, appears to be sturdy,and was easy to assemble. Time will tell if it holds up to normal use, I hope it doesn't scratch easily and it doesn't get loose, it holds the Wii and the doors will get a lot of use! [...]
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We got this to use in our finished basement so didn't want to spend too much money on it. It looks great and helps hide the cords & components from our young son. Assembly was fairly easy although one of the doors doesn't close completely.
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