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The victory marked the second time that Djokovic had won the ATP World Tour Finals after lifting the trophy in Shanghai in 2008. "This is my first time to be in this position here in London," said the 25-year old who started the 2012 season with the Australian Open title. "I can't think of a better way to start and end a season."
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As well as defending his the Australian Open title, Djokovic reached the final at six ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournaments in 2012, winning titles in Miami, Toronto and Shanghai. He finished the season with a 75-11 record, winning more matches than any other player on the ATP World Tour this year. HEAD Tennis on Facebook now offers all fans of Novak Djokovic the chance to congratulate him for his fantastic season and help create a special gift for him. To take part, simply go to http://apps.facebook.com/celebrate_novak/.
Novak's fellow HEAD racquet rebel Andy Murray had lost to Roger Federer in the semi-final, but ended his season with high confidence after breakthroughs which included the London Olympic gold medal and his first Grand Slam title at the US Open, endorsing the HEAD YouTek™ IG Radical. "It was an incredibly positive year even if I would have loved to finish on a win. If you told me last year I'd be sitting in this position with the results I had this season, I would have agreed and signed up for that straight away", said Murray. "I'm happy with the year and I'll work really hard in December to be prepared for the 2013 season."
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text: Front Back View larger Kicker 11PECVR12 Ported powered subwoofer with 12" sub and 400-watt amp Item #: 2061PCVR12 9 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $399.99 Shop all Powered Subwoofers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by John Pollard Kicker has taken the idea of a powered subwoofer and turned it on its head. In the past, powered subwoofers have sacrificed performance in order to fit into a smaller space or or meet a lower price point. But now Kicker uses massive power and high-performance woofers so their PE SubStation line of powered subs can compete with custom systems built with separate amps, subs, and boxes, all while keeping the cost reasonable. A powerful match It can be tough matching subs, amps, and enclosures together. Kicker's taken the guesswork out of the process by creating the PECVR12 powered sub, matching a massive 400-watt RMS amplifier with a 12" Comp VR subwoofer, then housing them together in a ported, hatchback style box. This way, you won't have to waste time juggling specs — just focus on enjoying your bass. Easy in, easy out A quick-connect power harness and removable straps make it easy to pull this sub out of your vehicle, so you can get some storage space back in a pinch. The enclosure is 14-1/2" deep so it's easy to fit in most trunks, while the carpet covering will protect the enclosure and your vehicle against scratches and dents. Product Highlights:powered 12" subwoofer enclosure12" Kicker Comp VR subwooferClass D amplifier (400 watts RMS)remote bass-level control includedvariable low-pass crossover (50-200 Hz, 12 dB/octave)variable bass boost (0-18 dB at 40 Hz)phase switch (0°, 180°)frequency response: 25-200 Hzfuse rating: 15A x 28-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier17-1/8"W x 16-1/8"H x 14-1/2"D1 x 11-1/2"D2warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Who needs a powered subwoofer? To produce bass, you need a sub, an enclosure, and an amplifier, and it can be little tricky to match them all up. A powered sub eliminates all the hassle, as the manufacturer designs the enclosure to house the sub and amp together. This all-in-one solution is especially useful in smaller vehicles, where there's no room to mount a separate amp, or in any vehicle where you need every bit of cargo space. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Good Bass Written By Aurey, New Jersey on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It really surprised me. I downgraded from 2 10"JLW6v2 powered by 2 500/1 JL Amps. I wanted to keep some decent bass to compliment my components and rear speakers. I figured git it a shot and with the great return policies here at crutchfield, why not. This thing really hits! Obviusly not shattering like previous setup, but still hits. I have a coupe so it really does well. Its a tight fit, but I have more room than before. Definitely a great buy. Pros: convenient, clean bass. Cons: make sure to measure the trunk well before ordering. Was this review helpful? Yes No good times with Kicker Written By Morgan, Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, November 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This thing was bought as a supplement to bass after replacing my factory deck and speakers in my Versa hatchback. It was the perfect compliment to the incredible high end I had installed. With the remote gain control adjusting the bass for whatever you are listening to is easy as hell and sounds perfect always. Durable, if you understand what bass is supposed to sound like (keeping away from distortion) it will last forever. 2yrs this has been in my car and NEVER a problem. Pros: Easy in and out for trunk space, sounds great in my hatchback, easily adjusted bass with remote gain control, Cons: Now I want another one... or the 10 in the sealed box, Was this review helpful? Yes No Wow!! Very impressive!! Written By Dustin, Heber Springs, AR on Thursday, September 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The reason for 4 stars is the port and wires are on the same side, doesn't hurt anything, but would have looked cleaner if they were on the other side. All around best setup for the money possible!! I love the new addition to my JBL factory system. All good and clear with some bass that hits as hard as u want, just turn the nob!! :) Pros: It's all quick disconnect and very light, for a quick removal and one person to do it. Cons: The port and connections are on the same side, hard to get that clean, no wires showing look in my SUV. Was this review helpful? Yes No Good buy Written By A.Ure, Cherry Hill, NJ on Saturday, August 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sounding bass and convenience. It's easily removable for trunk space and fit fairly in my really small trunk(g35 coupe). The bass hits really well. I currently have upgrades components up front and interior speakers on my JL 450/4 and was worried it might not balance out. Extremely happy with the price, sound quality, and fitment. I'm planning on using this similar setup for future audio installs in my car. I always stayed away from powered sub/amp combos from other people's experience and wanting that hard hitting bass. No more worrying about that, I'll be using this sub box for years... Pros: Power, size, sound, looks, price is well worth it.... Cons: Nothing really, maybe some built in handles to remove and carry more securely, but not a big deal... Was this review helpful? Yes No Good Written By Trace H, The Woodlands, Tecas on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It does the job, but honestly I expected more. I thought the sub would flex a little more since the sub has all 400 watts going into it. I'd recommend getting a better kicker sub-box combo like the 12" kicker VR at 800watts and getting an amp to fit that. I bet that would hit harder. Also i'm getting this click/rattle sound coming from the sub when I'm banging it loud. You can't really hear it from inside the car but sometimes you can. Idk if i have the settings too high or what but I like it where i have it or else it wouldn't sound how I want it to. Pros: Trunk Space, Hits Alright Cons: Makes a click/rattle sound on low frequencies. Was this review helpful? Yes No Kicker 11PECVR12 Substation Written By Volkster, upstate NY on Monday, June 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I added this powered 12" ported 400 watt RMS subwoofer to my 2012 Nissan Maxima with the factory Bose system Pros: Added the extra low-end punch that I was looking for in the factory system. Good quality and connections are all on one side for ease of installation. Came with bass level remote (wired) controller which comes in handy as different genres of music have different levels of bass. Just need to add an amp install wiring kit. Can tap into existing factory speaker wiring to pick up signal which is needed for factory systems as there are no low-level outputs on the head unit Cons: unit is tall and may not fit all the way inside sedan trunk under rear deck (up to back of rear seat) Was this review helpful? Yes No Kicker 11PECVR12 Written By LP, APO/FPO on Monday, June 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice punchy bass. Vibrates all my mirrors and makes my tailgate rattle when turned up. So it has that ability to give you that kind of sound if you want it... You can always turn it down. Very easy to install because of the builtin amp. It is shaped well to go right up against the rear passenger seat in my SUV. Pros: Good sound. Good size and shape, leaves me good amount of cargo space in my SUV. Easy to install. Cons: No Protective Grill. If your putting it in the car trunk as opposed to SUV, you may have space issues. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Awesome Combo Written By DP, Kodiak, AK on Sunday, January 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I love my car now, I just want to drive just here the music and the bass. Pros: Good control of power with the settings and adjustments. Cons: If your radio has a subwoofer power adjustment do not need the remote knob it comes with , to late I already install it. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Kicker 12in powered subwoofer Written By G.K., INDIANA on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Works great with my factory Bose system and using my Ipod's EQ.Great sound for one 12in woofer.It would be even better with a +12db@40hz booster. Pros: Great sound for the size and wattage. Cons: Needs a protective grill. 10 out of 14 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Subwoofer enclosure loaded with one 12" woofer and built-in amplifier Four 15 amp ATO fuses (two installed in enclosure) Quick-connect power plug Quick-connect signal harness 3mm Allen wrench Remote bass level control Metal bracket (for mounting remote bass level control) 20' Remote bass level control cable (3.5mm plug on both ends) Two 3/8" Self-tapping screws Four 1-3/8" Self-tapping screws 4 Washers 2 Velcro mounting straps Instruction manual (English/ Spanish/ German/ French) Features and Specs General Enclosure Type Ported Finish Material Vinyl and Carpet Grille N/A Connector Type Harness Bi-amp Inputs N/A Woofer Size (inches) 12 Woofer Material Inj. Molded Poly Passive Radiator --- Width 17-1/8" Height 16-1/8" Depth 14-1/2" Second Depth 11-1/2" Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Specifications Frequency Response 25-200 Amplifier Power (RMS) 400 watts Maximum Wattage N/A Sensitivity N/A Impedance N/A Second Voice Coil Impedance N/A Crossover Point 50-200 Hz Product Research Features Overview: The SubStation PECVR12 is a ported enclosure that houses a 12" Kicker Comp VR subwoofer and a built-in class-D amplifier, outputting 400 watts RMS @ 14.4 volts. Cone Design: The Comp VR's super-rigid injection-molded polypropylene cone features 360-degree back bracing to completely eliminate flex and distortion. Surround: The optimized ribbed Santoprene surround allows extended cone excursion for additional bass output and higher SPL. The surround is stitched to the cone to add a mechanical fastener to the chemical adhesives. This prevents the cone and surround from separating in the harshest conditions. Spiralead Tinsel Leads: The Comp VR features durable Spiralead tinsel leads, which are woven into the woofer's progressive-roll polycotton spider, for added strength and reliability. Basket and Motor Assembly: The strong steel basket features perimeter venting to help cool the high-temperature voice coil wires and prevent breakdown. The overall motor structure design is based on technology found in Kicker's flagship Solo-Baric line of subwoofers, and allows the sub to handle more power and take more abuse. The high-mass solid pole piece removes potentially damaging heat. Signal Input: The included signal input harness can be used with a speaker level or line level signal. The 10" harness is terminated with female RCA jacks (when using a speaker level input, the RCA jacks are cut off). Low Pass Crossover: The amplifier's low pass crossover point is continuously variable from 50 to 200 Hz; the crossover slope is 12 dB per octave. Subsonic Filter: In addition to the low pass crossover, the PECVR12 features a 24 dB/octave subsonic filter fixed at 25 Hz. Ultra-low frequencies that cannot be reproduced by a subwoofer do not become sound, but unnecessary oscillations that cause distortion. These frequencies also waste amplifier power and can damage the speaker. The built-in subsonic filter removes the frequencies below 25 Hz to improve the sound quality by eliminating harmful distortion. Bass Boost: The bass boost circuit provides a variable (0-18 dB) signal boost centered at 40 Hz. Status Indicator Light: There is a status indicator LED on the control panel on the left side of the enclosure; it lights Blue to indicate that the amplifier is turned on and operating normally and lights Red to indicate the amplifier's protection circuitry has been activated. Remote Bass Level Control: The included remote bass level control lets you adjust the output level of the amplifier from anywhere in the vehicle. A 20' cable is included and when it's plugged in, the gain control on the side of the enclosure is bypassed. The remote bass level control can be mounted under the dash with the included mounting hardware, it has the following dimensions: Width: 2.215" Height: 1.193" Depth: 1.718" (3.076" including the knob and cable) Controls: All the PH12's controls and connections are located on the left side: Auto Turn-On: three position switch; choose Remote (amp turns on when +12 volts is applied to the remote turn-on wire), DC Offset (amp turns on when a 6 volt surge is detected from a speaker-level source on the signal inputs; in this mode the amp's remote turn-on wire acts as a +12 volt output to turn on another component), or Signal Sense (the amp turns on when an incoming audio signal is detected; in this mode the amp's remote terminal acts as a +12 volt output to turn on another component) Phase: two position switch, the sub's phase can be easily inverted; 0° or 180° Input Level: two position switch; choose Hi when using a speaker level input, Lo when using a line level input Gain: rotary knob; continuously variable from 125mV to 5V when the Input Level switch is set to Lo, 250mV-10V when the Input Level switch is set to Hi X-Over Frequency: rotary knob; set the low pass x-over point; continuously variable from 50 Hz to 200 Hz Bass Boost: rotary knob; continuously variable from 0 to +18 dB Connections: Remote Bass: 3.5mm mini-jack for use with the included remote bass level control Fuses: two 15 amp ATO style fuses protect the amplifier Signal Input: quick-connect jack for use with the included signal input harness Power: quick-connect jack for use with the included power/ground/remote power plug: Power: set screw terminal, up to 4 gauge wire Ground: set screw terminal, up to 4 gauge wire Remote: set screw terminal, up to 8 gauge wire Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. 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FORT DODGE — There was one moment of Saturday's Region XI-B championship volleyball match that was well-rehearsed.
When Janaya Fox stroked a kill shot for the final point of Southwestern's 25-23 victory, giving the Spartans a 3-1 victory over eighth-ranked Kirkwood, everybody on the team knew the next move.
"We've been practicing that last point all season," said sophomore all-tournament libero Molly Schimp. "Every single practice, we end with one serve that goes over, and we win and we're going to nationals. We huddle and jump around in the middle of the court."
This time, it was reality.
After dropping an epic battle in the first set, 33-31, the Spartans regrouped to win three straight sets 25-21, 25-23, 25-23. The region's third-place team knocked off the second seed, and one of two nationally ranked teams in the conference.
DMACC, the top seed and ranked 13th, gained the other national tournament berth by sweeping fourth seeded Iowa Central, 3-0, in the Region XI-A final.
DMACC and Southwestern will represent the region in the NJCAA Division II National Championships Nov. 21-23 on the campus of Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio.
It's been a 14-year wait for Southwestern, since retired coach Rita Schroeder guided the 1999 Spartan squad to a regional title. Two years later she coached Melissa Blessington on a team that lost by two points in the fifth set of the regional final — to Kirkwood. Now, Blessington finally avenges that loss as the Spartans' head coach.
"It's absolutely wonderful," said Schroeder, in attendance Saturday at Iowa Central Community College. "Melissa has worked her tail off. She's a phenomenal recruiter for finding kids that can work with her philosophy."
Blessington, whose 34-9 team is riding a 12-match winning streak, said it was a journey that began with getting a quality class of freshmen last year who came of age this season.
"Those girls took a chance and came to play for me after we went 10-25 the year before," Blessington said. "To get a group of girls that good to take a chance on a program is amazing. They understood where we were going. And then we added a few key pieces this year. We've been saying since day one in practice that we were going to nationals. We would accept nothing less."
There were peak performances all over the court Saturday in an effort that even impressed Kirkwood coach Jill Williams.
"They were playing and having a lot of fun, and we allowed ourselves to get a little too tight," Williams said. "We put too much pressure on ourselves, and they made some great plays. In that fourth set, we checked out. I just think it was that sense of knowing, if we lose, we're done."
It was fitting that Fox put down the final kill — one of her match-high 23 terminations — because the tournament MVP didn't even play in the front row in the earlier meeting, a 3-1 loss to the Eagles. The Northwest Missouri State transfer was beginning her comeback from giving birth. Kyla Jae Fox was born Aug. 22, and shortly thereafter Janaya was resuming workouts.
But Blessington worked her in slowly to the front row. Her presence became valuable, as outside hitter Jenna Casey suffered a stress fracture.
"They have made some changes and progressed through the season," Williams said. "Janaya Fox didn't play on the outside against us. Obviously she adds a big element, she's the tournament MVP. They're a scrappy team, dig up a lot of balls and keep it in play."
Schimp had "the day of her life" according to teammate Ashley Strong, finishing with 54 digs. Strong was second with 25. Schimp, a strong jump-server, was 20-of-22 at the line with one ace.
Versatile setter
Fox had a big overall match, getting 23 digs and serving 15-of-15 with two aces in addition to pounding 23 kills. Setter Cassidy Yong not only had 51 assists in four sets, but chipped in 11 kills, many on deftly-placed dumps to throw off the Eagles' defense. She was named to the all-tournament team along with Fox and Schimp.
"I think it throws off their offense a little bit," Yong said, "because they'd scramble, and the setter would not be in the perfect spot, and it gave our hitters a chance to get to their spot. I look out of the corner of my eye as the ball is coming over, and see if they are where they are supposed to be."
"Cass is phenomenal," Blessington said. "You can't put a price on what she can do. And don't forget, it takes somebody special in Molly Schimp and Alex Duffy to move positions. Molly went from all-region setter to all-tournament defender, and Alex moved from outside to the middle."
Every player interviewed after the match spoke of two things — the team chemistry that carried them through the disappointment of the 33-31 opening loss, and conditioning work ordered by Blessington after matches during the season.
"Every day after games, we'd condition," Yong said. "It was worth it. It definitely helped with our mental toughness."
Blessington said everything was geared toward being prepared for a battle on Saturday. The 33-31 defeat was just a bump in the road.
"I said, hey, it was close, and they had to work hard and use a lot of energy to beat us," Blessington said. "They don't do that a lot. My girls, I've made them condition after games. Teams haven't done that. It wasn't punishment, it was because I knew we would be better from it."
All four sets were close, but the Spartans never hit a lull.
"Our team effort was insane," Duffy said.
"There is such a team chemistry, nobody was going to stop us today," Strong said. "We had so much energy."
"The motivation was crazy today," Schimp added. "We've been talking about this forever. After that first game, we said, this is why they give you five rounds. And we're going to get them in four."
Mangrum, who underwent surgery for removal of a small lung tumor in the summer, and battled Achilles tendinitis early in the season, was a force Saturday with four blocks and seven kills. Blessington said she noticed Mangrum's focus upon walking into the gym.
"She was ready," Blessington said. "She's 5-foot-8 and plays that position like she's 6-foot-4. You couldn't ask for more."
"I knew it was strictly business when I came in here," Mangrum said. "I knew even if I made a mistake, I'd have to regroup and and come back. I was really focused and determined."
Crowd support
SWCC's cross country team had competed in Fort Dodge earlier in the day in the national meet — the men placed 26th among 55 qualifiers — and they joined other students who had ridden a bus to the event in a boisterous Spartan cheering section.
"Nobody else had their sports teams here," Blessington said. "You have no idea what that means, to have all of those people over there cheering for us. It takes so much to come here and get out of this region. Kirkwood is such a good volleyball team. Our crowd was definitely a big part of it."
SWCC 3, Kirkwood 1
Attacks (kills) — Janaya Fox 23, Cassidy Yong 11, Allyson Kocour 10, Alex Duffy 10, Mel Mangrum 7, Shelby Sullivan 7.
Blocks — Kocour 8, Mangrum 4, Duffy 3.
Serving (aces) — Fox 15-15 (2), Molly Schimp 20-22 (1).
Setting (assists) — C. Yong 51.
Digs — Schimp 54, Ashley Strong 25, Fox 23, C. Yong 21.


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I've been watching lots of documentaries about the hey day of Hollywood and animation and noticed how the folks in that era all dressed up in suits and ties and dresses.
Real nice photo shoots. Then I said to myself what if we got sharp and had a photo shoot just for history's sake.
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I found a video tribute to Disney's 9 Old Men for some reference regarding how animators used to dress for work. I noticed from photos of an era gone by that many of the men wore ties and the ladies wore dresses. There's a few times when what they're wearing is casual, but you can see how many instances there are in the video when they did dress smartly for their work environment.
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Great vid Charles.
My hometown has a website and we look at the pics, engravings, paintings of our families going back centuries. We noticed that around 1970 people stopped dressing up. It's funny but when we do dress up we startle the old timers because they say we remind them of kinfolk long passed.
So nowadays when we get together we dress up and slick our hair back and the girls put on dresses and even make some from the old patterns. It's funny and scary to look at ourselves.
Just a thought as years from now folks will be looking back at us now.
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Back in late 1988 or perhaps early 1989 before Filmation folded, a group of us storyboarders did get dressed up in a sort of anti-casual Friday thing.
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That's a great photo Rob!
I was also thinking about doing what some of us do back home. We dress in period outfits since we still have them in storage at the colleges and theaters and homes. The reaction really shocks people.
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'Further to Our Last Conversation Here Concerning the TED Treatment of Dr. Rupert Sheldrake's TEDx Talk'
It seems to me that this issue is far from over and done with.
Closing Statement from Julie Baxter
This is a tough one. The truth is that the proponents on all sides want a resolution to this problem, but there seems to be no response from TED. We're all in state of a quandary as to why there has been a distinct absence of feedback. The overriding feeling here appears to be that Rupert Sheldrake has been treated very shabbily and that a scientist of his qualifications and caliber deserves considerably more respect. Some of us feel sure that Chris Anderson will do the right (gentlemanly?) thing, while others are less inclined to hold their breath.
That aside, it would have been better if this conversation had been allowed a little more time to find its feet. Twenty-four-hours is a very limiting on-line timescale.
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Apr 2 2013: Anyone here believe that Rupert Sheldrake deserves a full and frank explanation for the behaviour and attitude of TED with regard to his TEDx talk?
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Apr 3 2013: I have to agree with Barry. The clock ran out on that one and I think it was time for it to end. However, have you been to Craig Weiler's blog? Also, let's maintain a presence here, constructively commenting on other topics or starting new topics of interest. I personally don't plan on leaving this place just yet, because I'm encouraged that there are still many open minded individuals here who believe in free inquiry.
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Apr 3 2013: I too think it's time for this to end. But I would at least like to believe it might end in the right solution. It would take away that bitter residue of injustice that permeates the place, and which will continue to do so unless there is closure on this important issue.
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Apr 3 2013: TED's actions were slander & libel, also damaging business & contractual relations, injuring the authors in their careers. It should probably be settled in a legal arena, but at the least TED could actually exchange information with the authors or host a debate they actually participate in--or have I missed anything of substance besides continual veiled insults of the authors and a poor trade for the damage they caused?
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/boycott.tedApr 3 2013: Having been trained in a scientific discipline including research methodology I find it hard to perceive where Rupert's ideas and work can be categorised as pseudoscience.
I understand his theories are outside current mainstream thinking but they are of sufficient quality for an enlightened debate.
I think TED must have been under pressure and lacked the moral courage to resist the unreasonable pressure from whomsoever.
TED is now in a no win position where to do the right thing and restore the talk would give the impression of weakness and inconsistency.
Sadly the upshot is that TED now is being seen to have aligned themselves with conservative ideas and of course this damages the brand.
Apr 3 2013: I hear you, Jonathan, but it takes a great deal of strength and courage to admit that one might have made something of a mistake and be prepared to put matters right publicly. I, for one, would certainly feel a great deal of respect for the TED brand if they changed their mind about Rupert Sheldrake's TEDx talk.Apr 3 2013: Julie, I do feel a sense of outrage on Rupert Sheldrake's behalf, not only with regard to the recent events, but also the way he has been treated over the years. He seems relatively sanguine himself and says he bears no grudge against Chris Anderson.
This is typical of Sheldrake - always good humoured and always the gentleman which is why I think he earns so much respect.
Looking at this whole debate in the bigger picture, I agree that Craig Weiler has summed it up superbly. http://weilerpsiblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/30/ted-not-satisfied-with-current-censorship-tedxwesthollywood-is-taken-down/ The ripples now cannot be stopped.
The conversation will and should go on, but I'm not sure about trying to extract an apology from TED. From what Sheldrake says he feels Chris Anderson is having to do some rethinking. Possiblyy some members of the science team too. Things go on the background, people start to read more widely, question their own beliefs and perspectives. It takes time. This event and the ensuing conversation have been beneficial to many (with the exception of Coyne and Myers ). I agree wholeheartedly that it should be continued in as many ways and through as many media as possible.
Apr 3 2013: Very wise words, Marianne. Thank you.Apr 3 2013: sure not. grudge hurts book sales.
Apr 3 2013: Oh come on Krisztian, lighten up. Just take a peek through some of these new windows. You don't have to step outside, or even admit that you are looking out of a window.
Apr 3 2013: and your point being?Apr 3 2013: And the behaviour of TED certainly does not hurt book sales for Rupert. Your comment says more about you than it does about Rupert, Krisztian.
Apr 3 2013: obviously not. it actually helps a great deal. one tedx presentation won't get you much attention. but being censored! that's much better.
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Apr 3 2013: I think a debate between Myers & Coyne on the one side and Sheldrake and Hancock on the other would be very welcome. No-one needs be afraid of a debate. And if TED hosted it, all bad feeling about what has happened would dissipate.
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Apr 3 2013: Well said, Pegasus JM! I think a friendly debate between all parties would be an excellent resolution. There needn't be winners and losers, just a willingness to listen on both sides - followed my a much-needed hand shake.
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Apr 3 2013: I think Sheldrake does deserve an explanation. He's handled the whole thing with exemplary dignity and even-handedness. Even when the presenter of Skeptiko verged on rudeness about Anderson & TED Shleldrake refused to rise to the bait & was courteous about both.
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I also think there needs to be an end to all this secrecy. Anonymous science boards censoring people is even worse than a Police State. At least if you were sentenced you knew who was doing it. I always feel that if a POV is confident in itself it neither worries about ideological challenges or fears explaining itself.
And all this for a mere 18 minutes of airtime, as if the whole world of science would come crashing down! Until someone properly deals with Sheldrake openly and fairly, the moral victory is all his. And unlike before, being denounced as a heretic has enhanced his profile rather than reduced it.
TED wouldn't look weak if they reconsidered their position. Rather it would be a sign of strength and fairness. If need be, they can be more rigorous in their criteria from now on so as to avoid these controversies. What we have here is a bloody mess.
Apr 3 2013: "TED wouldn't look weak if they reconsidered their position. Rather it would be a sign of strength and fairness. If need be, they can be more rigorous in their criteria from now on so as to avoid these controversies. What we have here is a bloody mess."
Hear, hear. There's no doubt that Rupert has come out of this fiasco on top, and I'm sure we'd like Jerry Coyne and PZ Myers to get their comeuppance. But I feel sure that's not going to happen. The polarization within the scientific community right now leads to incredibly passionate and heated arguments; things get out of hand and out of proportion very quickly. Clearly, a mistake has been made - whichever way one looks at it. The only thing that can now resolve the situation is for a gentlemanly shaking of hands and a new platform for discussion and debate between all sides - including those (like me) in the middle who generally prefer to sit under the table with their tin hat on during such events.
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Apr 3 2013: IMO, it is time to give this topic a rest.
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But if you really think that something needs to be expressed that has not already been expressed, you must be very imaginative.Apr 3 2013: Yes, that's right. And I would like to thank TED for the, albeit inadvertent, help they gave to Rupert's public profile. :)Apr 3 2013: When a position in argumentation is based by a lack of understanding on the topic, that is the foundation of dogma. Psychology exposes that we are not free thinkers as we would like to be, critical thinking skills do help but we always suffer from some form of cognitive dissonance.
I have read the god delusion and it's not your typical pseudoscience theist novel without references at the end, no this book is almost all backed up by peer review journal articles, however I have never seen it properly debated, what i see are logical fallacies that atheists tell theists about. Extending outside the ted talk many I discussed fall into the trap of not judging the arguments on a case by case basis, instead disproving one of his hypothesis is the same as disproving all of his hypothesis. Now I am not implying that Sheldrake is always right, yet I have gained a different perspective towards mainly the scientific method, and while nobody takes him on a case by case basis without straws and ad hocs I am not agreeing with the atheists simply because I am one but because I am not satisfied with the arguments, but I am open to change my views, isn't this what dogma is not about?
A debate with Krauss and Sheldrake would be interesting.Apr 3 2013: First of all I'd like to thank TED for allowing the opportunity for this conversation to continue. In view of some of the angry comments made here recently against TED, I regard it as a very magnanimous gesture, I would, therefore, like to apologise for the tone of some of my earlier contributions.
That aside, I felt that the earlier conversation on the subject ended somewhat prematurely given the Skeptiko interview between Rupert Sheldrake and Alex Tsakiris that has just been broadcast. In the interview (below) Alex does an excellent job of putting forward TED's side of the argument (as far as it is known) and Rupert does an equally sterling job of answering the charges that TED has laid against him:
In light of the above, is it not time to offer some kind of olive branch: kiss and make up, restore Rupert's talk to its rightful place among his contemporaries here in the TED archives and thereby put this matter to bed, happily, once and for all? It does seem, from what was said in the Skeptiko interview, that there were some misunderstandings which, perhaps, led to hasty decisions on the part of TED in this matter. So why not let bygones be bygones and give this story a happy ending? I'm sure Rupert has the good grace to forgive and forget, and I'm equally sure the rest of us would be prepared to follow his lead over this issue which, as Mr Palmer so rightly suggests, needs to be laid to rest - preferably with dignity on all sides.
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Apr 3 2013: you can not boycott ted by writing in a ted forum. just sayin.
Apr 3 2013: I'm only glad you're on the other side of this argument, Krisztian. ;)Apr 3 2013: Then a little voice inside my head said, "And pigs might fly." Yes, I can read the naivety in my own words. But I'm an optimist, and I believe that initial enemies often make the best of friends.Apr 3 2013: Come on, Chris Anderson. From what Rupert said in the Skeptiko interview, you're a decent sort of chap. Please do the right thing. I feel sure that you want to.Apr 3 2013: BTW, anyone who wants to comment here will have to act quickly. They've only given us 24 hours - and we're already down to the last 11 or so!


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