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The United States and the Taliban raised hopes for a negotiated peace in Afghanistan with commitments to meet this week after 12 years of bloody and costly war between American-led forces and the insurgents.
The Taliban opened an office in Doha, the Qatari capital, on Tuesday to help restart peace talks and said it wanted a political solution that would bring about a just government and end foreign occupation of Afghanistan.
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U.S. officials said the talks would start in Doha on Thursday but cautioned that the on-again, off-again peace process would likely be messy and has no guarantee of success.
"It's going to be a long, hard process if indeed it advances significantly at all," a senior U.S. official said.
The Afghan government of President Hamid Karzai also said it was sending a team to Doha and a senior official said the Taliban was willing to consider talks. But the insurgents made no immediate comment on the claim.
The ultimate goal of the diplomatic maneuvering is to get representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban into direct negotiations on the country's future. The Taliban have thus far refused such talks, calling Karzai and his government puppets of the West.
Nonetheless, the diplomatic announcements represented the first signs of optimism in Afghan peace efforts for many months, and come as the U.S.-led war effort reaches a critical juncture. The NATO command in Kabul on Tuesday completed handing over lead security responsibility to Afghan government forces across the country.
NATO plans to end all combat operations in Afghanistan by December 2014.
President Barack Obama said U.S. combat operations would not cease and, in a reminder that the insurgents continue to fight, four U.S. troops were killed in an attack on Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan, a U.S. official said later on Tuesday.
Obama, traveling in Europe, cautioned against expectations of quick progress, saying the peace process would not be easy or quick.
"This is an important first step towards reconciliation; although it's a very early step," Obama said after a G8 meeting in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. "We anticipate there will be a lot of bumps in the road."
Karzai said his government would send a team to Qatar but added the talks should quickly be moved to Afghanistan.
"We hope that our brothers the Taliban also understand that the process will move to our country soon," he said.
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It was not immediately clear why the Taliban had agreed to resume talks with the United States, which they broke off in March 2012. The question of entering negotiations has caused rifts between Pakistan-based Taliban senior leaders and younger battlefield commanders, who oppose the move, U.S. officials have said.
In opening the Qatar office, the Taliban said it was seeking a political solution, but added that no dates had been agreed for talks. Taliban representative Mohammed Naeem told a news briefing in Doha that the group wanted good relations with "all of the world countries."
"But the Islamic emirate (Taliban) sees the independence of the nation from the current occupation as a national and religious obligation," he said.
U.S. officials said that in the talks in Doha, the United States would stick to its insistence that the Taliban break ties with al Qaeda, end violence, and accept the Afghan constitution, including protection for women and minorities.
The Taliban is expected to demand the return of former senior commanders now detained at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba - a move many in the U.S. Congress oppose - as well as the departure of all foreign troops.
But the United States hopes to keep a force, of as yet undetermined size, in the country after the end of the NATO combat mission.
The peace negotiations also face skeptics in the U.S. Congress.
"Until the Taliban confirm, not just in words but in action, that they have renounced all terrorist activity and support, we should not reward them by participating in any reconciliation efforts," Sen. Saxby Chambliss, a Georgia Republican, said in a statement.
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U.S. officials said the initial meeting with the Taliban was expected to involve an exchange of agendas, followed by another meeting a week or two later to discuss next steps.
A U.S. official said he expected the initial meeting would be followed within days by another between the Taliban and the High Peace Council, a structure set up by Karzai to represent Afghanistan in such talks.
The U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the level of trust between the Afghan government and the Taliban remained low, and played down expectations that the talks would quickly lead to peace.
"We need to be realistic," said one official. "This is a new development, a potentially significant development. But peace is not at hand."
A senior U.S. official said Pakistan, which has provided sanctuary to the Taliban despite its professed support for the battle against Islamist militancy, had recently been supportive of the peace process.
"There has in the past been skepticism about their support, but in recent months I think we've seen evidence that there is genuine support and that they've employed their influence such as it is to encourage the Taliban to engage," he said.
A U.S. official said the talks would be conducted on the Taliban side by its political commission, with the authorization of its leader, Mullah Omar. The main U.S. interlocutor has been Tayeb Agha, whom Washington considers close to Omar.
James Dobbins, the new special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, will lead the U.S. side.
Also represented will be the Haqqani network, considered the United States' deadliest foe in Afghanistan. The top U.S. and NATO commander in the country cast doubt on Tuesday over whether it could make peace.
"All I've seen of the Haqqani would make it hard for me to believe they were reconcilable," U.S. General Joseph Dunford told reporters by phone from Kabul.


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There's been a concept floating around out there in the motoring world for a while: if you could easily swap out the battery pack on your EV, the technology could become a lot more viable as the process could stand in place of a gasoline "fill up."
With few exceptions, virtually no EV automakers have adopted this plan. That is, until now, according to a ZAP Jonway press release by way of Autoblog Green.
ZAP Jonway, a strangely-named Chinese EV company responsible for the 380 SUV, has designed a way for a robot to swap out the onboard battery pack in about six minutes. Despite what people seem to think, this is far less time than the time the average American spends at the pump each time they refill their gas tank.
Here's the catch (you knew there had to be one): the robot battery replacement arms are only in China.
Though it's a bit disappointing we Americans won't be able to take advantage of this EV technology, it's still promising. It means someone is working on it; they're not giving up.
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I think I should've put that blog entry through Google Translate and posted it at the generic discussions thread instead, but from what I could glean from the mangled translation, it's not about the DVD/BR releases but the director (during a Q&A session ACE2012) was trying to answer hard questions as to why he had Izumi Akazawa and some others killed.
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And why would he need to justify Izumi dying? I thought it was obvious like 3/4 of the way through from her personality and story that she was most likely going to die?
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Anyway, the 2ch boys were pissed off at him for killing off perfectly good characters (and mangling them again after they're dead).
I think these are public acceptability results, or something like that.
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And not, for something more serious: Another (see what I did there) random crossover idea from the mind of 119
Another/Eternal Darkness Crossover, title pending, w/ summary:
An Alternate universe that diverges with Another in episode ten, when Sakakibara and Mei hear the full tape in the lodge. At that moment, the door bursts open to reveal Reiko Mikami, their assistant teacher with a pickaxe in hand. She starts blabbering something about Lovecraftian-esque entities that existed before mankind and something about the deaths of the students being to sustain the Guardians of Chattur'gha. She then runs at Sakakibara with the pickaxe, only for him to pick up a chair and strike her over the head with it. Mikami falls to the floor, head wounded, only for a creature with a praying mantis-like stance and sharp, sword-like claws to burst from her chest and lunge at Misaki, pinning her to the floor and trying the slash at her chest. Sakakibara grabs the pickaxe and puts in through the skull of the creature, killing it.
Sakakibara and Misaki escape the lodge, fighting through hordes of their own classmates, all of them possessed by these monsters or reanimated as zombies. Before they Sakakibara locks the monsters into the building and destroys the gas pipes in the stove in the kitchen, causing a gas leak. Sakakibara then makes a molotov with some gasoline in a shed next to the lodge and blows the place up. The two make their way back into Yomiyama, only to find most of the inhabitants dead or undead, and the town filled with monsters and zombies.
Sakakibara and Mei get a hold of some guns abandoned by a couple of fallen police officer and fight their way through town while trying to get to the bottom of what's going. Eventually, they find a mysterious book that tells of a number of tales of people in various places and times that encountered similar events. The most notable are two people (not featured in the Eternal Darkness game), a samurai in 1585 who discovers as a network of mysterious ancient catacombs that seem to be some sort of temple. The catacombs, however, are filled with monsters and the living dead in the Yomiyama area, and attempts to destroy the source of evil, but fails in his attempt. Later, in 1946, a U.S. soldier in the occupation force discovers the same tomb, and manages to seal the guardians of Chatturgha in the temple until 1972, when the mysterious deaths started again. The location of this mysterious temple: right on top of Yomiyama North Middle School.
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Well this flopped even worse than I thought it would
Vol 1 first week sales 2,192
2nd week not listed with 415 threshold (only top 10 BD's listed)
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A nicely written review, I think you may find it interesting: http://vs.yokatta.eu/exlusive-features/another-review/
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The author of Another, Ayatsuji Yukito, has announced on his twitter account that there is "Another2" coming by the end of the year. Of course he's referring to the book, but maybe it means there's a chance for a second season of the anime as well?
Sure, P.A.Works isn't notorious for making sequels, but we'll see.
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
Noel Sickles: Artistic Integrity vs. Selling Out
This is truly Sickles at his best. I suspect he had free reign to express himself artistically and the results certainly show it.
Every line, every shape, is a work of art. This is what Robert Fawcett meant when he spoke of work allowing us to conform in some degree to standards we ourselves set, and how the result could "add life and character to the printed page."
Be sure to click on each image to drink in the larger version.
This might be an inopportune time to use such a description, but the quality and expression of Noels Sickles' line in these drawings is absolutely... breathtaking.
Now contrast that work with the scans seen below. They're part of a year-long series of Sickles-illustrated ads for American Airlines that appeared in Fortune magazine.
I'm not saying these ads are horrible but to be kind, they're not much more than pedestrian. I would venture an educated guess that these are ads Sickles didn't have much say in. They look like they were rendered in Sickle's style over agency designed layouts, possibly with heavy handed input from the client.
So why did Noel Sickles do these lame ads? Was Noel Sickles a "sell out"?
I look at it this way: It would be fair to say that Noel Sickles probably got at least $1,000 per illustration for this series if 12 ads in 1951. Here's a neat inflation calculator. Punch in the numbers and you'll see that those ads would have been worth at minimum, about $7,000 each in today's money. I doubt someone of Noel Sickles' abilities would have needed much more than a day or two to render up each ad.
Given the opportunity to make $7,000 for a day or two's work, what would you do?
* My Noel Sickles Flickr set.
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- Ken Steacy5:29 PM
Always a treat to see a master-craftsman like Sickles at work, Leif! A quick observation, tho - I consider the flip side of "Selling Out" to be "Buying In" 8-)ReplyDelete
All of us who ply this trade offer well-honed services in a highly competitive marketplace, and our clients choose us based on merit (technical skill, professionalism, and appropriateness). Sickles was a journeyman illustrator, and it's evident that he put every ounce of his skill into every assignment. I imagine that, as is so often the case, those pricey ads had a horde of ADs, designers, copywriters, editors, etc. holding his wrist, whereas the Life story gave him much greater freedom of expression, hence the differing levels of artistry.
It's been my experience that there is generally an inverse relationship between the amount of creative control an artist is allowed to exert, and the budget. Regardless, I cannot imagine characterizing what any of us do to earn an honest living by dint of our prowess to be "Selling Out"
Cheers! -KEN
oh... these are really top quality sickles pix. Thanks much!ReplyDelete
- Chad Sterling9:32 AM
Ok,I'm gonna try to put a counter-argument to you sell-outs:^)ReplyDelete
Most of us would like to have a bank account healthy enough to turn down the 'ugly' jobs-few of us do,but that's the desire,be honest.
I mean why don't you see Brad Pitt or Clooney in TV Movies?
Simple,they don't need to do them anymore,even if the money was healthy.
It was the same with Fawcett.His work conferred quality on any product it was allied with.By turning down rubbish, it kept his brand high-value and left more work for those lower on the food chain.
So, his or Sickles 'snobbery' would be beneficial for themselves and all the other illustrators below them.
It could be argued that Sickles would progressively cheapen his own brand to AD's the more of these uninspired advertising illustrations he did.
And that's why Clooney will advertise coffee in Europe, not in the U.S .Brand protection.
Chad's comments remind me of some statements made by Jack Katz in a recent issue of Roy Thomas's "Alter Ego" magazine. He spoke about how Noel Sickles' market had dried up, and how this incredible illustrator was scrambling for any assignment he could get. That was probably true for many illustrators, then or now. However, I wonder if he had, as Chad says, cheapened his brand and hurt his career over time. Any thoughts?ReplyDelete
Hi all-ReplyDelete
I think that the realities of life always enter into decisions for types of work at some time in our lives as illustrators.
If I had children (which I don't) that would even raise the ante quite a bit when decision-making time came around.
I'm not sure if some of my decisions have "cheapened my brand", but I do know that I could pay bills and have an income and that's a big part of any illustrators' life ... especially in today's market.
Thanks for the great posts as always.
Tom Lyle
I'm weighing in on this a little late, but here's a few more thoughts on the subject. Being an illustrator always had it's own inherent set of high risks. Illustration was an extremely competitive field, and not all illustrators were always successful or had ideal assignments. But the rewards could be very gratifying, perhaps even more gratifying than most other careers. I speak in past tense because I am retired from illustration, and can't speak for the present market. I think most illustrators knew the risks of potentially going through "dry spells", when the choice jobs are sparse or have to take work that fit their level of experience or talent. That becomes an individual's own choice to either hold out for the choice jobs or take on whatever is available to pay the bills. If an illustrator told me they have compromised their artistic integrity or "sold out" for the money , I would understand their motives and wouldn't find fault in their decision. If an illustrator accused me of "selling out" or compromising artistic integrity, that would offend me. I would feel it was not their place to judge my decision, since it didn't effect them personally. Unlike brain surgery, the only potential harm from my decisions, would be to my self. I believe that my opinion of artistic integrity should not be imposed on other illustrators, and visa versa.ReplyDelete
I personally knew or knew of illustrators that were extremely successful, and at the height of their talent, they chose to pursue a fine arts career. With many, they became even more successful and made more money than as illustrators. Usually their motive for leaving the illustration market, was to paint what they wanted in the way they wanted. However, their paintings were based on the same knowledge and approach they gave to their illustrations, and I suspect that was a major factor in their success.
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"We're very grateful and relieved. With this unanimous jury verdict, hopefully politicians and lawyers may at last understand that legal harassment of Dr. Tiller must end," said Eleanor Smeal, President of the Feminist Majority Foundation, reacting to the decision. The Feminist Majority Foundation, which runs the largest project in the nation to assist clinics targeted by anti-abortion extremists, has worked with Dr. Tiller and his clinics for some 20 years.
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Dr. Tiller has courageously withstood repeated attacks by extremists, including massive blockades and arsons. In 1994, he survived an assassination attempt by an Army of God follower, in which he was shot and wounded.
Dr. Tiller's clinic has also faced nearly constant legal harassment, including two criminal grand jury investigations initiated by anti-abortion extremists under a citizen petition provision of Kansas law. Both grand juries found no basis for charging Dr. Tiller and were adjourned. And beginning in 2006, then-Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline, an anti-abortion zealot, launched an investigation of Dr. Tiller's clinic.
Kline subpoenaed the unedited medical records of 90 women and girls who sought late-term abortions in 2003 at Dr. Tiller's clinic, claiming he needed the records to prosecute cases of child rape. But many of these women were over the age of 16 - the statutory child rape age. So, Kline changed his rationale for requesting the records, saying he was looking for "potential" crimes involving violations of the state's late-term abortion laws. This was clearly a fishing expedition.
So far Dr. Tiller has been winning. Dr. Tiller fought back to protect his patients' right to privacy. After months of legal maneuvers, the Kansas Supreme Court finally ordered the files turned over but ruled that all medical records must have the patients' names and personal information withheld.
Shortly afterwards, Kline was resoundingly defeated in his reelection bid in 2006. But, Kline's successor, the new attorney general, used the patient records Kline had finally secured to file 19 criminal charges against Dr. Tiller, accusing him of violating a state law that requires a second physician's opinion before a late-term abortion can be performed. Each charge on which the jury just ruled he was not guilty carried a penalty of up to a year in prison if convicted.
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NOTE: Photos for "Almost, Maine" are being shot Tuesday (9/11)
1. The romantic comedy "Almost, Maine" brings laughter, heartbreak and hope to the Mainstage at Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. Almost, Maine is a composite of several northern Maine towns, and it is quiet, remote and sometimes lonely. The play, by John Cariani, is composed of nine tales about the people of Almost, with the northern lights taking a prominent place in the story line. "Almost, Maine," which debuted this week, continues through Sept. 23. Evening performances are at 8 on Wednesday through Saturday, and matinee performances are at 2 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 828-693-0731 or visit flatrockplayhouse.org.
2. The Mountain State Fair continues through Sunday at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. Heritage craft demonstrations will take place in the Virginia Boone Building, and midway rides will crank up the thrills starting at 10 a.m. For a detailed listing of events, visit www.mountainfair.org. Gates open at 9 a.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. Children younger than 5 are admitted free, and ride ticket packages are available. For more information, visit www.mountainfair.org or call 828-687-1414.
3. Chimney Rock State Park's Music on the Mountain series continues from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday with performances by Town Mountain of Asheville and Darin and Brooke Aldridge, the "Sweethearts of Bluegrass" from Cherryville, with special guest Ken Potter of Bat Cave.
Town Mountain won first place at the 2005 RockyGrass Band Contest and went on to become the International Bluegrass Music Association's Official Showcase Artists in 2011. The band recently released its fourth album, "Leave the Bottle." Ticket prices for adults are $22 in advance and $25 at the gate. Youth tickets (ages 6-15) are $12 in advance, $15 at the gate. Non-passholder tickets include a complimentary one-day park admission. The family-friendly concerts are held at the pavilion and limited to 300 tickets. For more information, call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com.
4. Ever wanted to see a llama up close? The Cradle of Forestry is hosting an Afternoon Tea With Llamas at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. George Appenzeller and Sarah Meadows, founders of the nonprofit Challenge Adventures, will explain the characteristics that make llamas good pack animals and trail companions. The llamas will carry lunches or snacks as participants walk to a picnic site along the paved Forest Discovery Trail. Iced tea and cups will be provided. As the group walks the trail, children will be invited to take turns leading the llamas. Admission to the Cradle of Forestry, on U.S. Highway 276 in the Pisgah National Forest, is $5 for adults. Youth 15 and younger are admitted free. For more information, call 828-877-3130 or visit www.cradleofforestry.org.
5. Hendersonville Little Theater's production of "The Trip to Bountiful" continues through Sept. 23 at HLT's new home, 229 S. Washington St. The play follows Carrie Watts' journey after she escapes her son and daughter-in-law's apartment to return to her former home in the town of Bountiful. The curtain rises on "The Trip to Bountiful" on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students younger than 18. Tickets can be purchased at www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org or 828-692-1082.


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Pakistani forces kill five Indian soldiers in cross-border strike
A group of heavily armed Pakistani intruders shot and killed five Indian soldiers in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir in an audacious cross-border strike that threatened to derail the peace dialogue between the two countries. Rahul Singh and Tarun Upadhyay report. Ambushed again | Line of no controlindia Updated: Aug 07, 2013 07:55 IST
A group of heavily armed Pakistani intruders shot and killed five Indian soldiers in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir in an audacious cross-border strike that threatened to derail the peace dialogue between the two countries.
The assault on Monday night triggered an uproar in Parliament amid allegations that the attackers included members of Pakistani army, a charge that was denied by Islamabad.
Defence minister AK Antony told Parliament that the attack was carried out by "terrorists along with persons dressed in Pakistan army uniform."
At midnight, a group of six soldiers left Cheetah Post on a patrol along the Indian side of the Line of Control, 180 km southwest of Srinagar, said a senior army official who didn't want to be named. Barely an hour into the patrol, the group was ambushed by 20 heavily armed men, many of who were wearing Pakistani army fatigues.
Details were sketchy, but there was an exchange of fire for about 15 minutes in which four men of 21 Bihar and one of 14 Maratha Light Infantry (MLI) were killed. An MLI soldier was also injured in the attack, one of the worst since the 2003 ceasefire between the two countries.
The attack is likely to cast a shadow over India's efforts to resume talks with Pakistan that were stalled after a similar strike on in Mendhar sector, barely 30km from the place of Tuesday's ambush. Read similar peace process disruptions in the past...
HT Edit: Pakistan is back to its old ways
Though Pakistan denied its army was involved, its deputy high commissioner Mansoor Ali Khan was summoned to the South Block and a strong protest lodged.
As reported by HT on August 6, the government was looking to engage newly elected Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif. But, it would now be under immense pressure as was evident in Parliament, where Opposition demanded an immediate explanation and a befitting reply to Pakistan.
India ready to talk to Pak without 26/11 rider
Listing Chinese incursions in the Ladakh sector and Pakistani aggression along the Line of Control (LoC), the Opposition dubbed the UPA's foreign policy as inept. They asked the government to respond swiftly and strongly, extending their full support.
Responding to the opposition uproar in Parliament, Antony said India would take all necessary steps to uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control (LoC) and was capable of protecting its border.
His explanation, however, drew flak from the Opposition which contended that the government had given an "escape route" to Pakistan by declaring that the raid was carried out by terrorists.
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley described Antony's statement as "ambiguous" and hoped it was a "typographical error."
Jaitley said, "You are almost providing in this sentence (statement) an opportunity to Pakistan to say that they were non-state actors."
Army chief General Bikram Singh is expected to visit Poonch on Wednesday. Singh had said after the January 8 raid that the army reserved its right to retaliate against Pakistan at a time and place of its choosing. The same holds true even in this case, a senior official said.
India is likely to call for a flag meeting in the Poonch sector.
Tuesday's strike came when 21 Bihar, guarding Poonch sector, was moving out and a new unit -- 14 Maratha Light Infantry -- was coming in.
"They play mind-games when such a switchover takes place but it's usually not racheted up to such levels," said an army officer.
Is it aimed at derailing Indo-Pak dialogue?
Political reactions
Will do whatever is necessary in national interest: Khurshid
Don't talk to Pakistan, BJP says
Death of Indian soldiers unacceptable: Modi
India will take steps to uphold sanctity of LoC: Antony
What is government doing to stop border attacks: Mulayam
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I was lucky. I first voted in 1997. I was part of the revolution that finally demolished the 18 years (almost my entire lifetime) of Tory rule. I even went to a Blair rally! I didn't sing along to Things Can Only Get Better but I held the coats of those who did. And I have a signed copy. Democracy felt good, felt real, felt necessary. There was fear in the Tory eyes, mine was the only Labour poster in a uni hall of residence full of Tory public school boys… And we won! My poster stayed up for ages. And will we ever forget the face of Portillo?
It's never been quite the same since. Tony Blair stole the Tory policies and New Labour never looked back. Without a real difference in ethos or ideology between the parties, it was all on the charisma of the leaders and the art of communication. For all his faults, Blair won that battle hands down. He still would. And now…?
Finally it seems there is a difference. First Labour launched their manifesto. I think it was about economics and deficits but I was bored. Brown does not have charisma. Then the Tories launched theirs, and something happened. I heard something different. It's not about charisma, Cameron is about as vacuous as the power station he launched the manifesto at. It is about ideology.
They want to 'empower communities', they want us 'the people' to be more responsible for our own government. It's the classic party division. It's an ideological difference, an ethos. Remember those? Blair sacrificed ideology to gain power, and Labour have managed to hold on since, claiming to be for the 'working people' but really hoovering up the all-important middle-class votes. Now, in the absence of policies that are much different, the Tories have rediscovered ideology.
Ideology is what makes politics interesting. Ideology is what should drive policies, not the other way around. At least with an ideology you and I can argue until the cows come home about how things should or shouldn't be done in general, because we can do that. What most of us can't do is argue about whether Capital Gains Tax should go up or down. Because most of us don't know what it is.
So, finally, we can talk about the election. Winston Churchill said that democracy is a terrible system of governance, but the best one there is. So, do you think local people should have more say in local policies? That means you, by the way – do you actually want more say, will you actually volunteer to help run things or get involved, or is it a good thing for 'other' people? I certainly know there aren't people queuing up to be school governors, Scout leaders, local councillors… Call me cynical, but just as an aside, isn't this 'community' that Cameron trusts to be empowered the same 'broken Britain' full of scroungers, illegal immigrants and yoofs on ASBO's that he always goes on about?
I think the 6 weeks of election indifference just got a little more interesting. We should not be indifferent to ideologies. We should have different ideologies. We should believe in different ideologies. We should believe in ideologies that benefit the poorest people in society, which may not be us. Societies should be judged on how they treat their poorest members. So, which ideology is it?
Postscript: see St Aiden to Abbey Manor blog for what the three main leaders have to say to Christian voters…
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One thing you wish could be improved in education in your state: Efficiency and increased cooperation between educational agencies, the state, the schools, and parents.
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Favorite quote: "We should enjoy here, while we are here, because there's no here, there." – Tom Wilson
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Favorite subject in school (and why:) Math—I am all about problem solving an applying logic.
Biggest wish for your kids: Here I am a bit cliché: I hope that they are happy, living their own lives on their own terms as positive members of the community and family.
Most rewarding/challenging state of parenthood thus far (and why:) I humbly appreciate each state and miss those stages which have passed, regardless of the challenge. The reward is the people my children are becoming.
Minivan or SUV: SUV, always and forever.
Favorite family tradition: Just being together—family dinner, beach vacations, the times we take adventures.
Favorite weeknight family dinner: My kids would vote for chicken divan. My husband loves pasta and meatballs!


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fuck! i was banking on that too, lol. next year, i must meet you.
d00d wk 1 or wk 2?
joooooooooohn i wanna meet you at coachella. boo.
I hope I thanked you already but thank you very much again for the Surly this year at Coachella.
All is good. I am hoping it leads to a better one anyways. Thanks.
Hey, did you hear about the new setup in Somerset?
They are adding 100 acres to the already 60 acres and having their own camping. Hoping for some mini fests.
Gahh so great. Only 16 days until I can experience this for myself!!
Are you calling me one? If so why? And what good Yiddish you have! You too are a mensch!
Thank you! Yeah, Santa Cruz is well know for its Women's/Queer Studies programs so it's definitely gay enough. I actually almost applied to University of Minnesota, St. Paul cuz the city seems to be totally amazing & the out of state tuition is comparable to that of in-state UC... but it would've been a bit of a reach for me academically.
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2013 Annual Meeting
Montréal, Québec, Canada | November 1-5, 2013
Kumaripaba Athukorala, Helsinki Institute for Information Technology
Eve Hoggan, Helsinki Institute for Information Technology
Anu Lehtio, Helsinki Institute for Information Technology
Tuukka Ruotsalo, Helsinki Institute for Information Technology
Giulio Jacucci, Helsinki Institute for Information Technology
Monday, 8:00am
Since the recent emergence of electronic journals, databases, and literature search tools, researchers have begun to adopt new literature searching practices. The purpose of this research is to investigate the information needs and searching behaviors of computer scientists, and their implications for electronic literature search tools. We conducted mixed-method case studies involving interviews, diary logs, and observations of the computer scientists at three academic levels; PhD, post-doctoral, and senior researchers. We also conducted a web-based survey to validate the findings of the case studies. We found two primary categories for scientific information-seeking: teaching and researching. We further found four purposes that motivate researching (keeping up to date, exploring new topics, reviewing literature, and collaborating) and two search purposes connected to teaching (preparing lectures, recommending material for students) that determine information-seeking behaviors of computer scientists. Our results showed that keeping up to date with research is the most frequent purpose and exploring unfamiliar research areas is the most difficult. Further, a behavior common to all computer scientists is the frequent use of search tools to find articles that they have found before. We also found that literature searching is a collaborative process and, depending on the purpose guiding the search, different information sources and navigation strategies are used. On the basis of these findings we discuss six design challenges for literature search tools, which are: providing support for keeping up to date with research, exploring unfamiliar topics, browsing user history, collaborating and sharing, performing federated searches that go beyond scholarly research, and sorting and navigating the results.