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Update: The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 updates for Brink are now live.
Original Story: We've just released a small hotfix for the PC version of Brink, which you can grab via Steam right now. The hotfix addresses the following issues:
As before, all you need to do is be logged into your Steam account and you'll receive this update automatically. Related, The dedicated server fix is incremental, so you'll be able to update your existing server and won't have to re-download the full server to get the update.
In addition, we expect the console updates detailed in last week's blog post to go out this weekend, so keep your eyes peeled for those.
Today we've got some exciting news to share about two big Brink updates in the works.
First up, the statistics site will be going live next Tuesday for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players. PC players can look forward to it going very soon. This site, located at brinkthegame.com, will be your hub for in-depth stats, including data on matches, players and the overall progress in the weekly Battle for the Ark. Check out the screenshot above for a sneak peek and dig up that VIP code as you'll need it to register once the stats page is live.
On top of that, the Agents of Change DLC is just on the horizon, slated for release in June. The pack will bring new maps, abilities, character customization options and weapon attachments to Brink, while also raising the level cap to 24. Here's a full list of the DLC content:
Welcome to an all-new series of community-penned blog entries here on the site, letting you get a regular look at the competitive side of Brink. Put together by the crew over at Brink TV, it'll cover what's happening in the eSports scene for the game, including upcoming tournaments and exhibition matches, as well as shoutcasts and Brink TV's ever-growing video on demand library. Take it away, guys!
We've survived the first two weeks since our veins were first pumped full of Brink goodness. The game and the community are growing stronger each day. Below, you'll find a quick summary of some events Brink TV hosted with the hope of kicking off the competitive scene and nearly a dozen upcoming tournaments and events already planned and underway by other organizations, including ESL (EU) and National ESL (NA)'s maiden forays into Brink that bring over $25,000 in combined prizes to the table. This roundup focuses quite a bit on our project, Brink TV, but that's only because we were crazy enough to run events from day 1. In future updates, Matt and I will try to round up the news that keeps everyone on the edge of Brink's competitive scene.
The latest game update for the PC version of Brink is now available on Steam, containing several fixes and improvements. Among other things, this update addresses the sound dropping out on certain maps when playing networked games and adds the ability to filter servers by player numbers. As before, all you have to do to get the update is sign into your Steam client (and make sure it's not in offline mode).
If you're running a Brink server, there's also an improved version of the Standalone Dedicated Server to go with the update. You can grab the new server via your Steam client's Tools tab.
Full changelog follows below:
Brink's out and we've had lots of sites throw 8, 9 and even 10 out of 10s our way. Here are some of our favorites:
Update: PSN multiplayer services have resumed in much of the world, which means you're now able to play Brink online! We've also thrown the matchmaking changes outlined in the original post below, so the next time you sign into PSN, you should see the updated match settings in Brink.
Original post: We have been working on updates for Brink to address the lag issue that some people have reported they were experiencing.
We have made a configuration change for 360 users (which will be available to the PS3, once PSN is up) that alters the number of human players when matchmaking for "Campaign" and most 'Freeplay' modes to eight total human players. This new configuration will allow those connecting to and hosting matches (particularly those with lower upstream bandwidth) to more reliably find and connect to quality hosts via the match-making process – resulting in less lag and more fun. This change is being rolled out today and will be available worldwide.
For players who haven't been experiencing lag, we'll still support 8 vs 8 on all maps via a new 'Big Teams' configuration in Freeplay, and through custom settings in Private matches. There is no download required for this update and it will be available automatically the next time you log in to play Brink and launch either campaign or standard Freeplay matches. This should allow players new to the Ark as well as veterans to find quality matches suitable to their preferred play style.
We are also releasing an incremental update for PC players via Steam that addresses AI, GPU, and server issues. See the full release notes for more information. Many of these fixes are being included in the full update for the 360 and PS3 versions.
A new game update for the PC version of Brink is now available on Steam and we've got the changelog here for you. Thanks to the magic of Steam, you'll receive the update automatically the next time you log into your Steam client.
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We've got another round of great Brink reviews for you today, lead by the massive giant of a website that is MSNBC. Before we get into the round-up, we'd like to give a special shout-out to the guys over at Ars Technica - they've been spending a lot of hands-on time with the PC version of the game and have put together a comprehensive write-up of their impressions. If you want to find out more about the PC version of Brink and how it plays, it's a highly recommended read.
Also, for those of you who are playing the game already, the chaps over at Official Xbox Magazine UK have put together a list of 15 ways to dominate in Brink. Some good stuff there, so be sure to check it out.
And now, here are today's reviews:
Now that Brink has been released in North America, we've had hundreds of thousands of people create their character and join the civil war for the Ark. Seeing the game out there being played and enjoyed by so many is very exciting for us, and we've been hopping into multiplayer matches ourselves to get in on the action with all of you.
Before we dive into this blog update, we'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who's been sharing their feedback about Brink. We keep a close eye on what all of you have been saying about the game and wanted to give you an update on what's been happening on our end:
The standalone dedicated server for Brink is now available via the Steam client's Tools section. The files are still being distributed throughout the world, so if you're not seeing them just yet, keep checking.
The standalone dedicated server allows you to create multiplayer servers for the PC version of Brink. For more information, check out our Brink dedicated server FAQ.
Brink is on the, well, cusp of release and we've got the official launch trailer here to celebrate. Packed with new gameplay footage and previously unseen cinematics, it's the perfect thing to get you in the mood for some serious Ark action later in the week.
Catch the video via the embed below or in futuristic HD over in Splash Damage's YouTube Channel.
It's almost here! For the Ark!
Brink is very nearly almost here and we've got the very latest coverage from around the internet for you. Thanks to Brink's impending release, this round-up is particularly massive, which makes it the perfect thing to sift through this weekend. Let's get started!
First up, our good friend Daniel Ilabaca and his chums of The Brink Parkour Tour 2010 have put together a fantastic video mixing Daniel's acrobatics with actual SMART footage from Brink. You can catch it via the embed below - it's really well done, so be sure to watch it.
Meanwhile, over on IGN, the man behind Container City, Dave Johnston (who, incidentally, also created the insanely popular de_dust for Counter-Strike), sheds light on designing Container City. Lead Designer Neil Alphonso and Media Director Richard Jolly are also on hand to chime in, and it even includes an interesting factoid about Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory's Goldrush.
Elsewhere, Brink's Creative Director Richard Ham sits down with GameSpot and shares his top three tips for How Not to Die in Brink. It's just the thing to watch while you wait for the game to come out!
In entirely German news, Bethesda recently organised a community event over in Frankfurt and invited a whole bunch of our German fans along with yours truly. The day was spent playing a lot of Brink and at the end of it, everyone walked away with a copy of the game. The ELS's SiruS was one of the guys who got to go and put together a great video feature of the event, getting people's reactions after and even including an interview with yours truly (albeit in German).
When it's released next week, Brink will also be getting a full-blown strategy guide courtesy of Prima Games. Written by David Hodgson, who previously put together the Fallout 3 strategy tome, the Brink strategy guide clocks in at a hefty 336 pages and covers everything from character builds and weapons to elaborate strategies for each of the maps in the game. Over at Bethblog, David has written a great introduction to the guide, laying out what kind of information you can expect from the guide for Brink's Campaign and Freeplay modes. Here's a slice to get you going:
Throughout the map location descriptions, there are specific box-outs showcasing the SMART Moves you can attempt here; usually to climb to a cubby-hole; maneuver across walls; or up onto balconies. Each major SMART Move also gets a "Body Type" flag applied to it, so you know instantly whether the move is possible based on the three Body Types you can choose for your character.
Read the rest of it at Bethblog and be sure to check back early next week for even more information.
Brink is mere days away and cunning people with calculators have been busy crunching a few numbers. The most impressive is the total number of appearance combinations possible in Brink, which comes out at a staggering 102,247,681,536,000,000 - that's 100 quadrillion! But wait, there's more!
Check out the table below for a whole bunch of cool numerical Brink trivia:
The nominees for this year's Develop Industry Excellence Awards have been announced, and we're extremely delighted to see that Brink and Splash Damage are up for two of the prestigious awards. Brink has been nominated for "Best New IP", with Splash Damage getting a nod in the "Best Independent Studio" category.
What makes the Develop Awards special is that they're being chosen by members of the games industry, with a panel of 100 industry executives from around the world doing the honors this time around. The winners will be announced on July 20 at an awards ceremony during this year's Develop Conference and Expo at the Hilton Metropole in Brighton, England. Check out the Develop website for the full list of nominees.
The sixth and final part of our Get SMART series of Brink videos is here, exploring the ins and outs of Brink's battlefield. This last dose of knowledge includes using deployables like turrets and mines in the most effective way possible, as well as the different type of command posts you can capture and upgrade.
Catch the video via the embed below or in spaceous HD over in the Splash Damage YouTube Channel.
If you missed any of the other installments, you can find them below:
Another installment of the Get SMART series has arrived, shedding blinding light on Brink's classes. Soldier, Engineer, Medic, and Operative are all extensively detailed along with their core abilities, and there's also a few tips for quickly working out which class you should be choosing in the heat of battle.
Watch the video via the embed below or in opulent HD over in the Splash Damage YouTube Channel.
As if by magic, part 4 of the Get SMART series of Brink videos is now upon us, covering the Heads Up Display or HUD for short. If ever you were perplexed by the information around the periphery of the screen, then look no further than this easy to watch video.
You can catch the video via the embed below or in lavish HD over in the Splash Damage YouTube Channel.
Lead Effects Artist Niel is in charge of explosions, muzzle flashes, and any other effects that make our levels more fanciful, pretty, and immersive. Boom!


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Herbert Crowson,
was the son of Walter and Ollie Crowson of Mulat, Florida. He graduated
from highschool in Valdosta, Georgia in the spring of 1928 and at 17 years
of age (he would be eighteen the following October) took the teachers
examination, and signed a contract with the Santa Rosa County Board of
Education on July 25, 1928 to teach and serve as principal for the school
at Juniper, Florida for the 1928-1929 school year. I believe Edith Raley
Cooper also taught with Herbert that year and may be the lady on the right
in the picture dated 1928. My records show that J.C. Word was the Santa
Rosa County Superintendent.
During the 1929-1930 school year
Herbert did not teach but worked, with his brother Athel (Athelston) Crowson,
for the Willson Magazine Camera Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. They took pictures
for schools in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
The next year Herbert returned to teaching at the school
in Chumuckla, Florida for the 1930-1931 school year. It was here he met
& married another teacher, Ruby Faye Tatum.
The following year
he resumed teaching. Other principal/teaching assignments included:
1933-1934 Taught at Springhill, Florida, northeast of Milton.
1935-1936 Taught at Wallace.
1937-1941 Taught and served as principal at Harold.
Herbert Crowson, born in 1910. He graduated from the University
of Florida and served in both teaching and administrative positions with
public schools in northwest Florida. During WWII he taught code and communications
for the Navy in Pensacola. He left teaching in 1951 and began work in
the missile and space industry in Florida and Alabama, where he worked
until his retirement. He was involved in many programs for the Army at
the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, including serving as project
engineer on the Nike Ballistic Missile Program.He and Ruby had four children:
Herbert Jr. (Bert), Marian, Anita, and Walter Norman.
His father, Walter Robert Crowson served as postmaster in Mulat for
many years. Their children included: Athel, Glenna (Foreman), Margaret
Herbert, Lillian (Hinley), Walter Jr., Isabella (Stewart), and Frances
(Thurman). Frances is the only surviving sibling. Helen Dobson Chapman,
wife of Norman (former chief of police in Pensacola) is the daughter
Margaret Crowson Dobson. Another daughter of Margaret Crowson Dobson
is Donna Dobson who still lives in Jay, Fla.

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Read what other greats in the music business (OR BLUES LOVERS) have to say about Kenny Smith!
"Kenny Smith is one of my all time favorite drummers- he listens and reacts well, can play in many different diverse musical settings, knows when to lay back and also when to push and drive the band, and always is so calm, cool, and collected, all while having an absolute ball! Although he is already one of the best blues drummers on the scene, he is always improving and evolving his already well established skills. I feel like Kenny is a very influential person in the blues world, not only as a young talented drummer, but more importantly because of him as a person- he is a man of great character, honesty, humility, humor, and quiet leadership with great positive energy."
–Kevin Johnson Delmark Records
"If anyone asked me who some of the musicians are that I would consider for drums on one of my Blues recordings, the first name that comes to mind is always Kenny Smith. Kenny and I have worked together on many records over the years and he is without doubt the most reliable, the most committed and motivated, and the most fun drummer to have on session. He brings a sensibility and an energy to the music that is rare. He always gives 150%. In short he makes a huge and positive difference to every recording he is a part of. He has made all the difference on my records and I'm proud to know him, both as a colleague and as a friend." –Michael Freeman, 2011 Recipient "Keeping The Blues Alive Award" – Producer and Producer, Grammy Award Winner "Best Traditional Blues Album" 2010 Awards, "Joined At The Hip," Pinetop Perkins & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
"Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith is, simply put, one of today's greatest blues drummers. It is from his rich upbringing as the son of the legendary Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, that Kenny absorbed all the nuances of "old school" blues drumming. This is an art that most in his youthful generation would never understand, let alone excel in. It is Kenny's amazing aptitude in the rich tradition of blues drumming, and his instinctual approach as a sensitive team player, that makes Kenny the most sought after session and gig drummer in Chicago. His professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and like-able, down-to-earth personality add to the greatness. If you want perfect blues drumming with all of the gravy, go to Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith."
–Bob Corritore
"Kenny Smith has joined the ranks of great Chicago blues drummers. Men like Fred Below, Odie Payne, Sam Lay, and of course Willie Smith laid down the foundation of modern Chicago blues drumming. Kenny Smith carries this great tradition on into the future." –Brett J. Bonner, Editor, Living Blues Magazine
"Kenny Smith has been given important traditions. As the son of the great blues drummer, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Kenny was handed his sticks and lessons as a child. In an age when drummers pound, Kenny swings so understated, you can almost forget there is a drummer behind the kit. Because of his understanding of the blues shuffle, Kenny is the in-demand drummer for sessions and tours. Most recently, Kenny has distinguished himself as a powerful singer who brings passion and soulfulness to everything he sings. In all, Kenny Smith is a musician who lives deeply in the blues, respects its traditions, and continually pushes the music forward."
–Art Tipaldi, Editor, Blues Revue Magazine
"Kenny Smith has the same personality as his dad, the late great Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Kenny is one of the most modern and best drummers in the blues circuit. He will never walk past you without saying hello. He will never turn away from his fans for a conversation and Kenny is always willing to talk and discuss blues music or other subjects. And also… Kenny is not an ordinary musician! In a recent discussion with Bob Stroger… Bob unveiled that Kenny is like his own son. And that means a lot! Right? Kenny is also one of the nicest guys I know in the blues business. He is a real gentleman… with his heart in the right place. If you hear Kenny singing and you close your eyes… you would swear that Willie Smith was singing. I'm always very impressed with Kenny. It's always a pleasure to talk. Kenny Smith is a person to cherish! –Philip, Back to the Roots, Belgium
"If you're looking for a drummer who can play any style of blues or traditional R&B with soul and sensitivity, look no further than Kenny Smith. He has great chops, a terrific, positive attitude, and always comes to play the song, not just play a proscribed part. And if you want someone with the classic Chicago blues feel and technique, there's no one better in the world, period."
–Bruce Iglauer, President, Alligator Records
"Boy, you know you are a bad Motor Scooter." –Hubert Sumlin
"Teenachi (Pinetop's nickname for Kenny), you sound just like your father did when we played with Muddy and I love you."
–Pinetop Perkins
"You got it now. You're a man now. I'm proud of you." –Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
"Kenny Smith is one of the best blues drummer out here and he come from one of the greatest bloodline in the blues."
–Kim Wilson, The Fabulous Thunderbirds
"Kenny Smith is one of the hardest working drummers in Chicago or anywhere and rightfully So!! He is the link between the heart of Chicago Blues and Modern times, you can't find anyone better." –Lil Frank
"I look at Kenny Smith as family. Not only because of the relationship my dad and his dad had, but because of him, my brother. He is one of the greatest drummers in the world. He talks about me not falling far from the tree but he is more than what Willie and his mom could have expected of a son." –Mud Morganfield
"Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith is certainly the most in-demand Chicago Blues drummer in the world today. He carries on the drumming sound, style and legacy of his legendary father, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith while adding his own responsive and exciting versatility. He also carries on the friendliness and grace of the older generation of Chicago Blues legends like Hubert Sumlin, Bob Stroger, and of course his father. With all that going on, when Kenny sings, either behind the drums or in front of the band, he shows that he's a soulful Blues singer and captivating entertainer too. You can't hear Kenny or meet him without walking away with a big smile. In this photo I took in 1977, Muddy Waters and Gatemouth Brown couldn't know that the baby would be carrying on the style and spirit of their powerful music long after they're gone. But he is."
–Bob Margolin
"Proving that "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" after experiencing Kenny Smith's drumming live onstage, I can emphatically state that there's something spiritual about Kenny's drumming. One cannot ignore his in the pocket backbeat and flawless time. Having been taught the blues by his famous father, one can also hear that he would be just as comfortable on a gospel, jazz or and R&B set! If he is the future of the blues, then business is good!"
–Big LLou Johnson, Singer/Songwriter and Voice of BB Kings Bluesville
"There are good reasons that Kenny Smith is one of the busiest working blues musicians anywhere. His excellent and supportive drumming has earned him steady work with a wide variety of bands on stage and in the studio. He can be counted on to bring a master's grasp of the Chicago blues tradition (instilled in large part by his father, legendary drummer Willie "Big Eyes" Smith), along with an outstanding sense of how to listen and what's appropriate, and a solid and positive personality. Now he's singing, too; look out, world! Kenny's resume and discography are already lengthy; his bright future should add to them immensely, and reward any and all who continue to call upon his musical services." –Dick Shurman, producer and historian
"Kenny Smith is a young man of considerable taste, truly a dynamic, first class drummer of the first magnitude. He is a world class drummer, internationally known, sort after by musicians all over the world he is the #1 and best blues drummer, It is a pleasure to know him and to work with him."
–Billy Boy Arnold
"Kenny Smith is one of the brightest young stars in the blues galaxy. It always brings a smile to my face when I turn around and see my friend Kenny Smith sitting at the drum kit. Kenny Smith is not only a great drummer, but a real gentleman. The blues needs musicians like Kenny Smith to survive in the 21st century." –Harlan Terson
"Kenny Smith has quickly established himself as Chicago's favorite Blues drummer. His playing is infused with the history of the Blues, and yet sounds fresh and contemporary. And, like his father, he is one great guy, and easy and fun to work with." –Sam Burckhardt
"I've played many gigs over the past 15 years or so with Kenny. When he started playing drums he was good and he just keeps getting better and better. Kenny not only learned from the greats, he has now become one. He is the drummer who will carry the tradition of real Chicago blues drumming to the next generation. A hundred years from now drummers will be saying, "Man I got to get that Kenny Smith thing down". I always look forward to seeing him on the bandstand with that great smile. I'm proud to call him a friend."
–Rick Kreher
"Wow, Kenny is one of the nicest guys I know. He is a gentleman and a good business man and Kenny is the best blues drummer in Chicago IL. I love working with him and we do lot of work together and he is my friend and just like my son." –Bob Stroger
"Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith is not only a great drummer, he is a gifted all-around musician, producer and educator and a world-class blues artist in his own right who invariably brings so much and so many intangibles to every musical situation he participates in. His ultimate goal and engagement is always in service to the ensemble and the music, and because of that, he makes everyone around him better. That is what a great ensemble player is all about. Drumming is in Kenny's blood, having the distinct privilege of growing up at the feet of the pioneers of the Chicago Blues and learning first-hand from his legendary father and long-time drummer for Muddy Waters, Willie "Big-Eyes" Smith. Kenny is carrying on his father's legacy and other seminal blues drummers such as Fred Below, Odie Payne, SP Leary, Francis Clay and others. But it would be inaccurate to merely lump Kenny into the "blues-drummer "category because he carries his talent to a variety of musical styles and brings with him all those qualities that make him a valuable asset to any music project." –Larry Skoller, Grammy-Nominated Producer, Director, Raisin Music Productions
"When I go to Chicago to play, the #1 drummer I call is Kenny Smith. He can play it all. I always have a great time when I play with Kenny. I'm grateful to have met such a professional and gentleman." –John Garcia
"Kenny Smith… Great guy, great musician. Always the perfect touch, a gifted entertainer, Kenny is a consummate drummer who respects his legendary musical heritage, shares it with every audience, and lovingly passes his gifts to the next generation. Knowing and performing with Kenny is an honor and a privilege. He is my friend for life." –Mister Mojo, MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies
"When I'm playing with Kenny, I completely forget that there's a person holding wooden sticks back there, beating on some drums. I just feel music. I've realized over the years that the very best musicians aren't the ones who make you sit up and take notice of the players and their chops, their speed, their power or their technique–they're the ones who magically make you forget that there ARE even players up there, because all you hear and feel is the emotion, beauty and soul of the music. If you think that me forgetting that we even have a drummer on stage when it's Kenny Smith back there isn't the highest compliment, then, to quote Dave Mason, "we just disagree.'" –Johnny Iguana
"One of the first things you realize about Kenny is that he is a consummate professional , on and off stage, then you realize though he comes from one of the richest Blues lineages in History, he is not only in my opinion the best Blues drummer in the world, he is one of the Best Drummers in the world. A student of World percussion Kenny is at home in whatever the genre of Music he's asked to perform, I am truly honored to call him a colleague and a friend, You can't go wrong with Kenny Smith on Drums." –Bill Sims Jr.
"Talking about SOLID!!!! Solid as a drummer and solid as a man. You are talking about Kenny Smith. Everybody who knows him wants him in their band." –Deitra Farr (Mama D)
"Kenny Smith has one of the best feels for both blues and rock music. He timing is impeccable and is a pleasure to play with and a great personality." –Keith Scott
"Kenny Smith is one of the last humans on Earth who actually knows how to play Blues drums. He is a consummate pro with incredible time and groove who makes everyone else around him sound better." –A.J. Love
"I could try to put all the nice things I have to say about Kenny Smith into one short statement, but that's pretty tough to do. Kenny Smith is the greatest drummer I have ever seen. Period. Beyond being born into it, Kenny has done his homework, and has a true understanding, and love for the Blues. Obviously, he was paying attention growing up. Kenny Smith understands what a groove is. He understands dynamics. He plays drums in a way nobody else seems to grasp. Old school, or new, as long as you give him a tempo, he's right there. He makes it fun to play music! Kenny is literally the meaning of 'The Next Generation of Blues'. On top of all that, he has class. You could not ask for a better person to do business with. I say this about Kenny Smith because I love him like a brother. And I don't even like anybody." –Tad Walters
"I've known Kenny Smith since he was about 16. He would come out and play drums with us and his father, Willie. He was the nicest kid back then and now has grown up to be a remarkable man. Since then I have played dozens of gigs, recorded, and collaborated on design projects with Kenny. His combination of pure talent, positive attitude, and creativity puts Kenny Smith on my highest level of regard. Kenny inspired me to write the title track of the Special 20s, Eatin' Dirt, with his wonderful words of wisdom. Kenny is a true pleasure to work with and I am honored to know him." –Ted Beranis
"I have recorded Kenny on countless recording projects and he is by far one of the most creative and imaginative drummer/percussionists I've had the pleasure of working with. No one can shuffle like he can and he shines at Rock, R&B, and any other genre you can name." –Blaise Barton, Grammy Award winning Producer / Engineer JoyRide Studio, Chicago
"Kenny has been one of the best blues drummers in Chicago – where there is a LOT of blues drummers – since before he was old enough to get into a blues club. Nowadays, nobody can touch him!" –Scott Dirts
"Kenny Smith is a contemporary blues master. The entire blues vocabulary is intact inside this artist and with this vocabulary Kenny makes statements that are simultaneously deeply traditional and brand new. He possesses the knowledge of the most well-versed archivist and the sound and energy of an innovator; there is never a false moment. Simply put he is one of the baddest–(shut my mouths)– on the planet." –Matthew Skoller
"Always humble, on and off the bandstand, never looking for the spotlight, Kenny is a classy man. He is ever faithful as a friend, and always reliable and responsible as a musician. From a performance point of view, what I love most about Kenny is his musicality. Indeed, his drums sing with the band and his timing is impeccable. A human metronome! He is also an uncanny listener. He adds rhythmic touches to whoever leads a song, be they a singer or a lead instrument. He is a subtle player, never loud, always soulful. He sounds as wonderful with coins, with a simple cardboard as he does with brushes or a full drum-kit. Kenny is a dream to play with, and he is one of my closest friends though he is half my age. I consider him a member of my family." –Pierre Lacocque
"I have known Kenny since he was a kid and I have been playing and recording and touring with him for almost 20 years. He is one of the very best blues drummers I have played alongside. He has merged his Dad's sound with his own style and the result is instantly recognizable as his very own. He is the first choice for a whole lot of musicians around the world!" –Barrelhouse Chuck
"One of the baddest backbeats I've ever heard. In the studio or in the clubs, Kenny's always a pleasure to work with. A versatile drummer specializing in traditional Chicago blues, Kenny's always closely listens to the players around him – a true sign of a great musician."
–Dave Specter
"Kenny's drumming sound is beautiful. I can feel from his playing how much he loves blues and how much he loves music. He is always a natural and thoughtful person. I can relax when I play with him and I respect him, Kenny Beedy eyes Smith is the best chicago blues drummer" –Rie
"Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith is carrying on the legacy of his father the late, great Willie "Big Eyes" Smith as the foremost blues drummer in the Chicago blues world. Kenny is the most in-demand blues drummer in the world and for good reason: he's a "human metronome" who has mastered the art of traditional Chicago blues drumming. His blues shuffle is the "gold standard" for blues drummers everywhere and he plays with a feeling that is natural, tasteful, and refined but also very powerful. Kenny is able to make more music with a snare drum, brushes and high hat than most blues drummers these days can make with their oversized modern drum kits. Perhaps what is most remarkable about Kenny is how well he "listens" to his band mates while he is playing with them and his almost telepathic ability to anticipate and respond to their playing at any given second during a live performance or recording session. It's an honor for me to be a friend of his and play music with him on a regular basis." –Joseph Nosek, Cash Box Kings
"Kenny Smith creates great Chicago blues every time he gets on the bandstand." –Rockin Johnny
"Kenny Smith is a good person; sincere, humble and honest with a charitable heart which was demonstrated with the Louisiana Swamp Stomp CD. As a drummer he plays the pocket with a solid groove and gives his fellow band members impeccable timing to rely on. He is dedicated, responsible, reliable and respectful." –Dawn O'Keefe Williams
"Kenny is a consummate professional & gem of a musician and person. The first day I meant Kenny, I instantly knew I wanted him to be my drummer & my friend. Musically, professionally, & personally, Kenny is the total package which is why he is one of the most in demand drummers in the world. Specifically, Kenny is known internationally as one of the top blues drummers. However, he is exceptionally versatile and can excel at virtually any genre with his great sense of groove and creativity. No matter what type of music, Kenny plays what is appropriate with confidence & style. Not to mention, Kenny has a deep, powerful, & soulful voice which he continues to showcase with increasing frequency. No matter if you are a musician & get the opportunity to perform with Kenny, or if you are a music fan & get the opportunity to hear Kenny, consider it a privilege & an honor." –Matt Stedman
"In my book Kenny is my drummer of choice. He's EVERYBODY's drummer of choice, what more can I say? My only regret is not being able to do more things with him due to the distance between Madison and Chicago." –Cadillac Rob
"Playing with Kenny Smith has taught me so much about being a musician. Rhythm, Dynamics, timing, being a front man, professionalism. Kenny was really the first professional drummer I started playing with and it changed everything for me. On top of all of his skills, he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet." –Morry Sochat, The Special 20's
"Kenny Smith is truly a son of the blues. Brought up near Muddy Waters Drive on Chicago's south side, the son of Willie 'Big Eyes" Smith, Kenny is keeping the Blues alive behind the drums as well as being able to lead his own combo singing the songs that have been an important part of the blues heritage throughout the years. It's always been a pleasure to work with Kenny at the Chicago Blues Festival in all kinds of contexts but more important it's been an honor to think of Kenny as a friend." –Barry Dolins
"Kenny Smith is by far the most versatile, innovative drummer on the Chicago Blues scene today. His creativity and enthusiasm has made a huge difference in the recordings we've made together." –Rick Bates- Bates Meyer Inc., Personal Manager for Lurrie Bell and Otis Rush
"Kenny Smith is a member of the Royal Blues Family and Keeper of the Blues Flame. Groove Master in the 1st Degree."
–Big Bill Morganfield
"Kenny Smith learned his craft from one of the best and it shows. He is one of the most sought after session musicians in the Blues business. He is so gifted with talent that much like his father, it would not surprise anyone if someday he started playing a second instrument and fronting his own band." –Bob Kieser, Publisher Blues Blast Magazine
"I have had the privilege of recording Kenny Smith on two releases for The Sirens Records. Kenny is the consummate professional who plays with high energy and good feeling. He is an integral part of the Chicago blues community."
–Steven Dolin's, President, The Sirens Records
"Kenny is a phenomenal drummer and the nicest guy you'll ever meet."Kenny is a great american blues drummer –Andrew Diehl
"The drums go deep into the soul and talks with the musical spirits. Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith is a consummate drummer."
–Harmonica Hinds
"Kenny Smith is one of my favorite young drummers! His music is great and he is such a nice guy. Can't wait to hear him play the blues again!" –Tom Foley
"When I get on the gig and see Kenny behind the drums, I know it'll be a good night." –Paul Kaye
"Kenny is a drummer's drummer. Probably the most sought after drummer by the top bluesmen in the blues capital of the world. That should tell you all you need to know. But Kenny is also highly respected and approachable, and is a humble player despite his blues lineage. Even Kenny doesn't yet realize how many fans he has across Chicagoland and throughout the blues world, and he could already rest on the contributions that he has already made to recorded music, yet he is just getting started." –BlackJack, Blues DJ at 90.9fm WDCB and Board Member of Windy City Blues Society
"I've been recording American blues and roots music for over 35 years and Kenny Smith is what we in the business term a "first call musician". He's a great player, he's reliable, and he brings a positive attitude to every project. Quite simply, he's a pleasure to work with and a great guy to know." –Jerry, Blind PIG Records
"Kenny Smith possesses such a natural, intuitive sense of groove and space that playing with him is effortless. The pocket is always deep and the entire band thrives because of it." –Brian Burke
"Kenny Smith is an incredible player whose drumming combines a total immersion in the blues tradition and a great contemporary feel; he is a rare, powerful and elegant musician and personal!!" –Vincent Bucher
"When you're playing with Kenny, you can be sure you have someone back there who is tuned in…Really listening and responding to you at all times. That is what music is all about, and where the magic happens, and Kenny gets that. He's a special kind of musician, my favorite kind." –Ernie Hendrickson
I saw you at Blues on the Fox and all over Chicago Blues Festival. You are everywhere because you are the best. And I admire you for getting out from behind the drum kit and singing on the Petrillo Stage in front of thousands of blues fans in Grant Park. You have guts. And your eyes are pretty, not beedy. But those nicknames stick forever, I guess. Linda Cain Publisher/Managing Editor at Chicago Blues Guide
Kenneth is one of the best drummers and nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. His father Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and my father Jimmy Rogers were very very good friends through life. Kenny and I have known each other for many years. If you need a professional drummer with a rock solid meter, an ear and feel for the groove…someone you can count on to "meet you at the corner" for the turnaround…then…Kenny's your man! Mr. Jimmy D. Lane
Excellent Kenny!!! I knew from back in the day when I was a member of the Legendary Blues Band with your Dad, and you would come and sit in from time to time, that one day you would become a force to be reckoned with. Now that day has come and unlike when it comes to most people who plateau and reaches a limit, you just keep skyrocketing up. Hope to play with you again sometime. Daryl Davis
Kenny Smith is the best Blues Drummer on the scene today and he is dedicated to performing your Music with the highest level of care. Everytime we've performed together I got chills in my skin from the grooves that Kenny plays for me,Chicago Shuffle/Texas Shuffle you name it Kenny can play it. John Nelson
Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith is living proof that the Blues will continue to grow he is one of the greatest blues Drummers that I know. Billy Flynn
Kenny is simply the supreme drummer, Hardcore swing, and surprising power with a light touch, his fresh style rooted is deeply rooted in the best of the blues. Just listening to his kick and hat makes me wanna boogie! Big Head Todd
Kenny Smith is my favorite Blues Drummer and he knows how to play a blues shuffle,Kenny is one of the top ten Greatest Blues Drummers and I am honored to have had the chance to play with him, Mark Jackson
Kenny Beedy eyes Smith is a great Chicago Blues Drummer who play the music from his heart he is by far the best blues drummer around today,his drumming shuffles are so magical and I really enjoy playing with him each and every time. Shawn Farrell
Kenny Beedy eyes Smith is The Best Drummer of the Blues he is a great young man and I enjoy listening to him, he continues to carry on the blues with a feeling hitting on those skins. Pete Shimmer
Watching Kenny Smith play those Drums bring a smile to my face, he is a master of blues drumming he keeps the tradition alive for all of us to hear I look forward to seeing Kenny again. Karl Raddison
Kenny Smith is a true star––a fantastic musician and person. He plays with unsurpassed skill, style and professionalism––and is one of the few drummers in the world who can drive a band and deliver authentic traditional blues as well as more modern approaches. He's truly the best. Rob Stone
Kenny Smith is my favorite drummer of all times, I never have to worry when he is on the skins, his timing on the drums is impeccable and what a great guy to watch when he is performing so much energy in his smile and drumming really inspires me to perform at my best. Jake Anderson
This guy knows his stuff I mean Wow! I love his drumming skills he makes it looks so easy but that is far from the truth, performing with him keeps me inspired to play better when we are on the stage. Randy Burd
Kenny beedy eyes Smith what a pleasure to play with a master of the blues drums, I love his rhythm and timing in my opinion kenny is the world greatest blues drummer and i say this from my heart. Eric Coleman
Kenny Smith has become my first call for every job on my calendar, I enjoy every minute I get to spend with him whether on stage or off. Crash & Burn, Kenny!!! Marty Big Dog Mercer
I am a big fan of Kenny's drumming he makes it look so easy and relaxed performing on stage with him always brings me joy and he is for sure is the top blues drummer in the world, what a true blues musician he is. Marvin MacDonald
What a pleasure to work with Kenny beedyeyes Smith, he is the best blues drummer that i have ever heard and perform with on stage, I mean wow he is the real deal blues drummer. Brad Banks
Kenny is my favorite blues drummer to work with and I love his drumming style, and if you did not know he is world famous blues drummer just like his father Willie Big Eye's Smith. Jonathan Callahan
Authentic blues drumming is often replaced by modern beats. Blues is great to dance to but blues is also about emotion, feeling, passion and healing. When Kenny Smith plays, he never fails to touch your heart; he is so in sync with the music. Sensitive and intuitive, he always plays the blues from the depths of his soul. As a time keeper, he is sheer perfection. Forget the moniker "Beedy Eyes." He is Time Lord Kenny. Linda Cain, Editor/Founder, Chicago Blues Guide
Kenny Smith is my all time favorite blues drummer, he plays the drums with ease and I can tell he is having so much fun, he is the master of blues drums, by far the best musician and a great guy. thanks Kenny and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Jason Maxon
Kenny plays with great feeling and energy and is always listening and responding to the musicians around him, which makes him great fun to play with. Ari Seder
I LOVE working with Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith. I trust his mad skills. He is always in the pocket and I know that I can count on him to lead the band and I can focus on my performance. Kimberly "Hot Sauce" Johnson
I really enjoy Kenny's blues drumming, He is for sure one of my top 10 blues drummers in the world, and he is such a great guy. Kyle Robinson
Kenny is a blues master on those drums, I have learn so much from listening to him perform live and from listening to his blues drum samples, Thanks Kenny for all of your support. James Crawford
Kenny Beedyeyes Smith really has a true authentic blues beat, no one else sounds like him when he plays the drums, He is a master blues drummer and a nice guy with a big heart. Stephanie Ohara


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Just came up short again -- we've done that quite a lot this year. Thanks to all the players .they all seemed to give 100% every game and I thought we had the best group of players for some years. Good luck to you all and hopefully some players will come back to give us a bit of consistency.
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Thought we played quite well but, as you say, we were just edged out in yet another close contest. It is quite telling that in each of the final four home games (Fife, Nottingham, Nottingham, Braehead) we were beaten by a single goal.
Pleased with the effort though. Shame that we didn't end with the win that would snap the losing streak home or away but can't fault the effort and application. I must say I feared the worst when we lost to Dundee that the rest of the season would just peter out. Results may have done, but not performances.
We scored three very good goals last night, but the two Beca ones were incredibly disappointing and symptomatic of our defensive struggles all year. Fully, as usual, was outstanding. We hit the post twice and they did once so the game may have been very different.
Pleased that Schultz in particular ends with a goal and an assist. If that is his and many others' farewell then it wasn't the shabbiest performance to go out on.
Fully a fully merited Capitals SC player of the season recipient. I'm only speculating of course but I'd imagine the top three for PoTY would be Fully, Schultz and Vorobyev in no particular order for most fans.
We've come up short despite having a more than capable roster. That and the lack of consistency has been the primary frustration. But with an expanded league next year, interested to see firstly how many of this year's squad stick around and, secondly, how we shape up come September.
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Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey has canceled his interview for the Denver Broncos head coach opening scheduled for Friday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Per the report, Mularkey has elected to concentrate on the Falcons' playoff game next week but would still be interested in interviewing if the position is still open after the Falcons' season ends. More from Schefter–
Mularkey still will go through with his previously scheduled interview Saturday with the Cleveland Browns, but he is doing that because they called first and he feels a certain sense of obligation, according to the source.
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Congress workers from Noida on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking postponement of elections in the Gautam Budh Nagar constituency.india Updated: Apr 08, 2014 02:20 IST
Congress workers from Noida on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking postponement of elections in the Gautam Budh Nagar constituency. The Congress faces an unprecedented in the district as its candidate Ramesh Chand Tomar joined the BJP after the last date of filing of nominations and the party cannot field a new name.
A public interest litigation (PIL) filed by two Congress workers from Noida has sought direction to the Centre and the Election Commission to defer the general election scheduled to be held on April 10 to a later phase. The ninth and last phase of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh will be held on May 12.
A division bench of Chief Justice P Sathasivam and Justice Ranjan Gogoi has agreed to hear the PIL in detail on April 9, a day before the election in Noida.
Tomar had filed his nomination as an official candidate of the Congress for the Gautam Budh Nagar seat on March 21. He was allotted the party symbol and later campaigned as an official candidate for more than eight days after the last date of withdrawal of nominations got over.
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In the petition, Vikram Kasan, vice-president of the Congress in the district, contended more than one lakh volunteers of the party would be "denied their constitutional and statutory right of casting their vote" if the polls were not deferred.
Mukesh Yadav, executive president of the Congress in the district -- also the co-petitioner in the PIL -- said the party should be given another opportunity to file fresh nominations from the constituency. "About 35,000 permanent Congress volunteers and thousands of voters who were disappointed are now hopeful that the elections will be postponed to the next date, which will help the Congress to field another candidate," said Alok Singh, Congress spokesperson from Gautam Budh Nagar district.


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"Everyone knows what is expected," insists Jones. "The stall is set out by Warren [Gatland, head coach] and you have to adhere to the rules and regulations and responsibilities of what this environment entails. If you let yourself down then you pay a price. You know what's at stake.
"It seems to be the 'in thing', what with footballers and everything that is going on. There is a media hunger for those indiscretions away from the field. You just have to behave.
"Unfortunately, Andy Powell did not and he paid a price although I don't think the door is closed to him."
The 28 year-old Cardiff Blues back-row forward lost his Wales place after he was charged with driving a golf buggy "whilst unfit through drink" following Wales 31-24 victory over Scotland on Feb 15.
Jones has had his hands full as captain recently. Nobody in Wales can remember a Six Nations season quite like it and we are still only two games into the 2010 Championship. There has been the 16th man controversy and Lee Byrne's late reprieve, injuries aplenty, Alun-Wyn-Jones and that insane, costly, trip at Twickenham, a depressing defeat against the English followed by the amazing late win against Scotland.
'Buggygate' was followed by yet more injuries – notably to Wyn Jones and Gethin Jenkins – countered slightly by the imminent return of Mike Phillips after 40 minutes rugby in four months. And finally the news that Bradley Davies's mother Cheryl had died as the young Cardiff Blues lock prepares for the biggest game of his life, against France on Friday.
Jones has been trying to hold everything together and keep a sense of perspective – as well as maintain his own form, which dipped against Scotland – for the powerful No 8. Indeed captaining the Grand Slam winning team of 2008 was a doddle in comparison but Jones has always been one of the saner individuals on the circuit and a man any group would instinctively look to in troubled times.
"It's been tough," admits Jones. "We've had a roller-coaster of emotion as individuals and as a squad. It's very difficult. You have to know the individuals in your team and get to know what works for them. But it is international rugby and it is quite stressful. Friday is coming around pretty quick."
The situation concerning Davies has been the most sensitive and has been extremely well handled by Wales
"As a squad we have rallied round Bradley," continues Jones. "He's shown fantastic character to stay with the squad. He's trained and there has never been any doubt he would play. We are going to try to do something special for him on Friday."
Jones is well aware that the Wales back row – even the normally impeccable Martyn Williams, who seems bullet proof from criticism – came under fire following the Scotland game despite the joy of such a dramatic late win.
"Friday is a huge game for us. To a man you have to be on top of your game and all the units in the team have to perform. If we get our own house in order we will do well.
"In the last fortnight the points we have conceded and the mistakes we have made have cost us. The opposition have created very little against us and it's the like of missed tackles and defensive line errors that have cost us. If we cut those errors out then we will do very well.
"You can't afford at this level to give anyone a head start. We used our get out of jail free card against Scotland but in the end the result was nothing more than we deserved. The boys showed superb commitment and courage but against France, how we finished last week will have to be the minimum."


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Lollipop Chainsaw Game Controls
· Left Stick - Move Juliet
· Right Stick – Change camera angle
· B – Jump/Dodge (Mix it up with attacks to show off your skills)
· Y – Chainsaw Slash (A basic heavy attack that does strong damage)
· X – Pom-Pom Bash (A quick, lightweight attack)
· A – Low Slash (basic attack, useful for killing crawling zombies)
· LB – Target Lock-on
· RT – Use your Star Soul power
· Start – Pause Menu
· Back – Quick access to 'How to Cook Zombies' Menu
· D-Pad –Use Lollipops
Bursting with sex, blood and rock 'n' roll, Lollipop Chainsaw is the 'un-deadly' story of a sweet and killer zombie hunter and her quest to uncover the root of a colossal zombie outbreak. With her wickedly awesome chainsaw in hand, Juliet slices, dices and splits her way through hordes of the undead, but soon realizes the horde is the only opening act to a festival of zombie rock lords determined to kill the chainsaw-wielding cheerleader.
Lollipop Chainsaw Game Tips!!
· As you progress in the game, your 'How to Cook Zombies' menu will be constantly updated. Access it often by pressing the 'Back' button! The 'How to Cook Zombies' menu will list controls on how to perform special attacks and combos, game suggestions and more.
· Juliet's health is represented by the lollipops on the top-left hand side of your screen. Avoid zombies and use collected lollipops to keep her health up!
· You'll often be faced with intense quick-time events. Press the correct buttons that show up on screen or else!
· Gold Zombie medals are the basic currency used to purchase items at the in-game store, Chop2Shop.zom. You can buy health, upgrades, skills and more! Be careful, Chop2Shops are rare!
· While shopping at Chop2Shop.zom, you can view and increase Juliet's health, strength, honing distance and recovery. Learn more about what these stats do by viewing the items for sale.
· Platinum Zombie medals are the most valuable medals to get. Sparkle Hunt and kill named zombies to acquire them.
· The meter at the bottom left-hand side of your screen is the Star Soul Meter. Charge this meter by killing enemies and collecting the zombie star souls. Once the meter is filled, pressing RT will make your attacks temporarily supercharged. Try saving this power for tough opponents, such as boss mobs.
· Teacher zombies are the worst. Find their weak spot make them vulnerable to attack.
· The number of lollipops you can carry decreases at higher difficulty, so be careful!
· Juliet's cellphone will ring intermittently throughout the game. Access your voice messages by pressing start and going to 'Juliet's Stash'. Press left on the stash and then down to scroll down to the telephone tab.
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· X and Y – Chainsaw Swing – A simple chainsaw swing with a powerful upward swing.
· B and Y – Lollipop Split – Split your enemy in two with this devastating finishing move. Not safe for work! Push b to leap over zombies, then push Y to rip into them. Highly effective!
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The Hobgoblins[1] of Idealistic Minds
A Case for Practical Leadership
By Jay B Gaskill
True-believer idealists are gravitating to politics these days more than ever because, for the most part, they are prone to grand gestures… after all, politics is a media stage. Occasionally, one or more of these idealists is given an executive position. This requires performance of an entirely different kind, one ill-suited to an idealist's style. A pattern usually follows: There is a giddy period of exultation among the followers, grand gestures and extravagant hopes. Then, as it always does, reality hits the parade. Flash forward to the end of term. Idealists-in-power are prone to neglect the necessary, mundane aspects of governance in favor of the Holy Grail of grand achievement. Typically, when an idealist leaves office, there are unrepaired potholes, unaddressed necessities… I'm using potholes as a stand-in for all the necessities that we used to take for granted when good governance was the priority.
In 2008 and 2012, America elected a progressive idealist who promised to transcend partisan politics, but ended up being the most polarizing POTUS in recent history. If history is any guide, the country will swing, like a disenchanted lover, to someone of an entirely different type. If this theory is correct, the next president will be more practical, less idealistic, less ideological and far more authentically "middle of the road."
The eventual reaction against an idealist-in-power is not a new story. I am an idealist by temperament, but I've learned to temper my policy positions in light of real world conditions, especially the inevitability of unintended consequences.
If we want to really change the human situation into a something better, we need to cultivate the virtues of patience, humility, and self-reexamination – especially the willingness to recognize when we have taken a wrong turn. For the fervent true believers among us, especially those who have not yet cultivated the humility virtues, the relentless pursuit of the ideal rarely ends well. Often it has a disastrous authoritarian phase – broken eggs for a rotten omelet – or a bitter disillusionment.
The mind of a true-believer idealist is rarely able give up the pursuit of the Holy Grail. He or she is fixated on achieving that ever-retreating ideal state of the affairs that "everyone" wants to see realized "in our time." …So fixated, that the very possibility of discovering a fatal error buried in the core of the Ideal is never seriously entertained…until the damage has been done.
True-believer idealists inhabit both right and left wing political aviaries. The Austrian economist and philosopher Friedrich Hayek, an adopted Englishman, is typically called a "conservative" or even "right wing" thinker. But Hayek's classic cautionary work, The Road to Serfdom, begins with a comment addressed "mainly to a very special class of readers in England. It was in no spirit of mockery that I dedicated it 'To the Socialists of All Parties.' It had its origin in many discussions which, during the preceding ten years, I had with friends and colleagues whose sympathies had been inclined toward the left, and it was in continuation of those arguments that I wrote The Road to Serfdom." {F. A. Hayek. The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents–The Definitive Edition}
Hayek was writing about Nazi Germany, as a socialist experiment, but made clear that he also had the Stalin's Soviet Union in mind, not to exclude the idealists who managed the British Labour Party's 50 year dance with socialism. Hayek was a practical humanist who supported government assistance to the less fortunate and other "socialist" goals. But he realized that the largest socialist agenda, the top-down attempt to direct social and economic change, always leads to increasingly intrusive authoritarian means such that, over time, the outcomes are guaranteed to shock the consciences of most socialists.
In fact, all Ideal Future Projects eventually collide with the messy real world – that gritty, but endlessly interesting venue where divergent human interests compete, unexpected events disrupt, "retrograde" tendencies seem to prevail, but wholly unexpected creative developments emerge to change everyone's game plan…once again.
But for a true-believer idealist, the serial failures of any particular Ideal World Project must not be attributed to the Cause, itself. This is a resistance to the accumulating evidence of failure, something that no bridge or airplane designer can afford to ignore, but something that idealists take in stride. Their mindset of denial is the product of idealist-faith, in which the idealist sees all the real-world failures as a problem of implementation, never of the Ideal, as such. This evidence-resistant attitude has often led its adherents to embrace a sinister conclusion: insufficient means were employed on behalf of the Ideal cause. Through a chain of reasoning from that single false premise, about half of true idealists become full-on authoritarians. The rest tend to become bitter cynics, dropouts, moderate, incremental reformers, or thoughtful conservatives.
Idealists eventually face the problem of means and ends. The 20th century is rich with truly scary object lessons – the corpses and other dead-ends achieved by ruthless idealism. Recoiling from the bloody 20th Century authoritarian excesses, many idealists of the 21st century embraced non-violence. Others, having become frustrated with the lack of "progress", are increasingly willing to use deception and manipulation as a substitute for force. This is an ongoing tendency among current progressives of a certain stripe.
In general, modern and postmodern idealists tend to sort themselves in two flavors, the "progressive" and the "libertarian." The first promote functional, outcome equality; the second promote process or opportunity-equality. The first can easily become unreasonably authoritarian, because, for them, human nature is considered an obstacle to progress. Members of the second group can become unreasonably anti-authoritarian, because political power is considered an inherent evil, in contrast with human nature, seen as naturally benign. Unreasonable excesses are likely in each form of idealism, because too much or too little authority are each fully capable of making a hash of freedom and human dignity under real world conditions.
Rarely do either postmodern progressive or libertarian idealists pause to reconsider whether their adopted ideals and the accompanying assumptions were flawed from the very beginning. Yet the two camps can sometimes reach agreement about policies. This agreement should not be taken as a reason for the rest of us to endorse a particular policy. When authoritarian and anti-authoritarians seem to agree, it should be a red flag for the practical minded among us. Consider some illustrations:
Progressive idealists are attracted to peace through kindness and conciliation; equality and human dignity through redistribution of property. Libertarian idealists are attracted to peace through isolationism; freedom and human dignity through unfettered access to recreational narcotics. Both sides fear surveillance, partly out of political paranoia, partly out of complacency about threats. Both are a little bit right, and both share naïve blind spots about the real world implications of their respective world views.
- A drug addicted population is less able to self-govern, becoming an invitation to authoritarian manipulation.
- An isolationist, over-conciliatory stance in a world governed by thuggish regimes becomes an invitation to war and attempted conquest.
- The politically managed redistribution of property tends to substitute unnatural political inequalities for natural economic inequalities.
In these and certain other convergent stances, the progressive/libertarian idealists overlap in a way that can facilitates onset of authoritarian regimes, whether imposed from within or from outside.
Beware the politicians who talk about getting "more creative" ideas; this almost always telegraphs their bankruptcy of foresight and their history of floundering and drift. Be critical of the commentator who freely uses the term "centrist" to describe an idea or policy shared by the two extremes; it is almost always an example of mediocrity of worse.
And do not be taken in by the politicians who give praise to the creative centers within their purview as a way of distracting us from the fact that such centers are working in spite of, not because of those same politicians.
I'm use the term "creative center" here in three overlapping ways:
As in: The center of creativity is moral alignment. Think of the benign creative geniuses of the Renaissance vs. the malignant minds who designed the Nazi medical experiments and mass murder technologies. The great axis of morality, as used here, aims towards the promotion of human life, human intelligence and continued human creativity as these three value aims are seen as mutually supporting.
As in: The center of creativity is a locus or community of creative people who flourish because of special conditions that protect and reward creative freedom and accomplishment.
As in: The adaptive, innovative, productive center is the soul of a flourishing civilization.
All over the world, creative centers, are under attack by envy-driven primitives (thinking of the jihad against Israel (a small creative center in its own right), the USA and Europe, for example), and by members of the political class who want to control (i.e., diminish and suffocate) these creative centers for their own advantage.
Bureaucracies (particularly of the authoritarian-idealistic stripe) are toxic to the creative centers. I note that where bureaucratic tyranny, in its various forms, takes root, many of the creative ones flee, seeking refuge in haven states. The polar opposite of authoritarian bureaucracy is chaos. That is also toxic to the creative centers, because chaos disrupts the stability of a creativity-supporting civilization.
These insights about Creative Centers are not meant to be a guide for political rhetoric. But they should be part of any vetting process with which we test the insight, credibility and policy savvy of the political class, especially of those who seek high executive office. But mere proposals require competent implementation. …Which brings us to the matter of leadership.
Leaders must be followed to be effective, which is why we are attracted to the charismatic ones. But, over time, the most effective form of executive leadership is mundane. When all is said and done we need problem-solving leaders. This is accomplishment-leadership, measurable not in gestures, but in real human terms.
We expect a good leader to have and to be able to express a vision. But, vision or no, to be worthy of support, a leader must recognize the real-world problems we care about, and to be able to explain the concrete steps to be taken to solve them. And if we are to be really astute in picking a leader, we will expect him or her to demonstrate the ability to adapt and revise plans as reality dictates – something idealists tend to fail at.
Untested leaders with powerful rhetorical skills are risky choices, often worthless – even affirmatively harmful. Without a track record of accomplishment or a cadre of subordinates with a record of real world experience, a charismatic new leader, however eloquent, is rarely worth the risk.
Leaving aside great wartime presidents like Lincoln and FDR, Dwight Eisenhower stands out as a model leader, one who simply got things done. Without soaring rhetoric, grandstanding or partisan rancor, President Eisenhower created the Interstate Highway system; ended the Korean War; managed the Cold War without risking Armageddon; enacted the Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1960; launched DARPA[2] (the source of endless technical innovation with both military and civilian uses); started NASA; fully desegregated the Armed Forces, established the nuclear powered Navy fleet, and inaugurated programs to develop the peacetime uses of atomic power.
We are right to be underwhelmed at the current selection of POTUS aspirants from both parties who are jockeying for their party's nomination.
But we don't require great leadership, just competent, determined, practical leadership focused an actually implementing (as opposed to merely advocating of talking about) effective solutions to the most pressing problems most Americans face. Among these neglected problems: overpriced state college opportunities for the children of American citizens; a dwindling American middle class; a growing circle of foreign enemies, emboldened by the perception of American weakness; and a lack of commitment to true energy abundance.
A license to link to this article or to publish pull quotes from it (with full attribution) is hereby granted. For all other permissions and comments, please contact the author via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. The author served as the chief Public Defender for the County of Alameda, CA, headquartered in Oakland for 10 years, following a long career as an Assistant Public Defender. Then, Gaskill left his "life of crime" to devote more time to writing.
Learn more about Jay B Gaskill, attorney, analyst and author, at http://jaygaskill.com/WhoIsJayBGaskill.pdf.
[1] Hobgoblins, borrowed from R W Emerson's, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines."
[2] The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency < http://www.darpa.mil/default.aspx > has produced amazing advances with civilian applications, especially in medicine and the nascent private space program industry.


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Pastel is the ultimate springtime shade. From buttercup and petal pink to pistachio and powdery blue, these soft colors usher in the new season with sophisticated ease. Not to mention, they are a refreshing departure from winter's usually moody tones.
Pastels are destined to play with equally soft colors but the trick to bringing out the dreamy undertones is to mix in unexpected fabrics. Metallics work wonderfully with pastels: There is something so charming-yet-cool about teaming a futuristic finish with a sherbet shade. Also, pastels will stand out just as well when paired with a creamy white hue. This combination is a foolproof approach to updating an on-trend all-white look.
If pastels are too sweet for your taste, juxtapose them with something edgy. Think: a combat boot or hardware-heavy accessories. Or, go for a tough-chic piece doused in a pastel shade, like the Zara moto jacket shown above. Playing with textures and details is another way to up the ante. The rose-colored Rebecca Taylor top shown above has a mixed media feel while the Marni dress is undeniably sweet thanks to its ultra-fem bow.
For a beauty look, opt for a pastel lip. Our favorite is Nars' Velvet Matte lip pencil. It's easy to swipe on (much less intimidating than red and orange!) and just as easy to pull off—soft pinks are a no-fail in the makeup department since the color is universally flattering.
We went on a quest to find the dreamiest pastel pieces and put all of our favorites here in one place. Click through the gallery to shop 22 sweet treats—accessories and beauty products included!
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Rescaling and Responsibilising the Politics of Urban Resilience: From National Security to Local Place-Making
Version of Record online: 11 APR 2013
© 2013 The Author. Politics © 2013 Political Studies Association
Special Issue: Security and the Politics of Resilience, edited by James Brassett, Stuart Croft and Nick Vaughan-Williams
Volume 33, Issue 4, pages 240–252, December 2013
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Coaffee, J. (2013), Rescaling and Responsibilising the Politics of Urban Resilience: From National Security to Local Place-Making. Politics, 33: 240–252. doi: 10.1111/1467-9256.12011
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Paris - Australia's Samantha Stosur said on Sunday that returning to the scene of last year's French Open final defeat had inspired her to go just as deep into the competition again.
The eighth seed, beaten by Italy's Francesca Schiavone in the 2010 decider, swept past Czech Iveta Benesova 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe Chatrier to set up a second-round meeting with Romanian teenager Simona Halep.
Despite being broken in her opening service game, Stosur was rarely troubled in the 68-minute match and said she had high hopes of recapturing the form that took her to her first ever Grand Slam final 12 months ago.
"There weren't quite as many people this time," the 27-year-old quipped when asked about the differences between Saturday's match and last year's final.
"It was a nice feeling. I obviously thought of last year's match, but it was nice to get out there again. Of course, if you could play on any court here, you'd want to play on that one."
Stosur is bidding to reach the last four at Roland Garros for the third summer in a row but said she did not feel under any extra pressure to do so.
"I don't think I have to necessarily prove anything," she said.
"Having made the semis (in 2009) and the final, I think that proves that I've been able to back it up and that it wasn't a fluke the first time.
"Of course I'd love to go a little bit further this year but I think it's more just wanting to achieve that, rather than, 'I have to do it,' because of x, y and z."
Beaten by Russia's Maria Sharapova in the Rome Masters final earlier this month, Stosur says she is pleased with her current form on clay.
"Overall I'm getting better and better," she said.
"I hope I'm becoming a better player, a more complete player as each year goes on. This time last year I played some of the best matches of my career and hopefully I can do that again this week."
Stosur crossed paths with Halep in last year's tournament, beating her 7-5, 6-1 in the first round.
The 19-year-old Romanian reached the second round in impressive fashion, however, thrashing Russia's Alla Kudryavtseva 6-2, 6-1, and Stosur believes the world No 67 is likely to prove a more obdurate obstacle this time around.
"I haven't seen her play since last year so I guess I'll have to remember what that was like," said the Brisbane-born star.
"She's come a long way since that time. I think she was a qualifier last year and now she's directly in. I think she's around 60 or so (in the world ranking), so she's improving. I'll definitely have to be on my game."