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I was going to write this morning about Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick and the Kobe-like arraignment he endured Thursday—news flash: his lawyer says he's innocent—but when I trawled through the papers online this morning it became clear that the most profound legal story around still involves the drama surrounding the increasingly embattled Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales.
It's been a tough week for President George W. Bush's old pal; a tough week that is part of his self-made annus horribilus. First, he dubiously declared that he was part of the solution, not the problem, at Justice, where morale has plummeted as a result of the U.S. Attorney scandal and its aftermath. Then, Gonzales once again appeared before Congress and once again offered a pathetic performance that actually would have been funny if it weren't so sad.
Gonzales' appearance "was devastating," said Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa), the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee. "But so was the hearing before that, and so was the hearing before that." You can easily imagine what the Democrats on the Committee had to say. Actually you don't have to imagine. Four of them are so convinced that the Attorney General is a lying hack that they have asked Solicitor General Paul D. Clement to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Gonzales' statements before Congress.
But even that development was a prelude to Thursday's big news on this front. FBI director Robert S. Mueller III, in sworn testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, directly contradicted the Attorney General's sworn account of a major conflict within the Justice Department a few years ago over the White House's controversial warrantless domestic spy program. Although I am sure they will try, it will be quite hard Gonzales' tribunes and their masters at the White House to spin Mueller as a liberal, partisan kook.
Mueller's testimony supports the testimony offered a few months ago by former Deputy Attorney General James Comey. Both men say that there was a big dispute inside the executive branch over whether the Justice Department should sign off on a renewal of the President's spy program, so much so that then-White House counsel Alberto Gonzales was forced to go to the hospital to try to cajole an ailing John Ashcroft, then Attorney General, into signing off on the plan. It is that visit- what preceded it, why and how it occurred, and what role Gonzales played in it—that has become the focal point of the Congressional inquiry.
Gonzales says the dispute was over a whole different super-secret spy program. He says that Comey and Company have got it all wrong. And he argues that his late-night visit to Ashcroft's bedside was merely an act of caution and care rather than a creepy attempt to take advantage of an ailing and sedated man. But few people seem to believe him, including especially the members of Congress who have had to deal with his consistent obfuscations over the past few months. There is a reason that several member of the Judiciary Committee Tuesday called out Gonzales to his face; they are tired of getting half-answers to legitimate questions.
President Bush keeps saying that he continues to have confidence in his buddy Gonzales. But it's hard to imagine how this ends well if the Attorney General lingers on in office, without any credibility or confidence from the very lawmakers he must work closely with in generating legislation and otherwise enforcing the laws of our land. Gonzales keeps telling anyone who is still willing to listen to him that he is telling the truth and has done nothing wrong. But the weight of the evidence continues to mass against him.
Either Comey and Mueller are both lying about that spy program or Gonzales is. I believe Comey and Mueller. So do more and more members of Congress. Whom do you believe? And, more importantly, whom do you think the President ought to believe as the controversy swirls, the morale at Justice ebbs, and the country goes another month, another week, another day, without a remotely effective Attorney General?


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October 10, 2017 03:00 PM CET [15:00] (Brussels), 09:00 AM ET [09:00] (New York), 01:00 PM UTC [13:00] | Special Webcast
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September 25, 2017 02:00 PM ET [14:00] (New York), 06:00 PM UTC [18:00] | Conference KeyNotes
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Join this webcast as we examine what is wrong with market economies not only in the United States but elsewhere as well, and how capitalism can be fixed to better serve society. CPE credit available
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Top business and financial service executives need to understand how China exposure might impact their business. Join this webcast to get insights into how to position for associated opportunities and plan for associated risks. CPE credit available
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Career Center
Washington Performing Arts is seeking a colleague to join the senior management team in the newly-created role of Director of Special Productions & Initiatives. We are looking for someone with a creative mindset, a track record within the non-profit and/or commercial performing arts world, and proven management and collaboration skills who will work alongside WPA colleagues to amplify and build upon both existing and emerging programming, cultivate new audiences, and engage in building new sources of revenue and visibility.
Organizational Background and Philosophy
"Everybody In, Nobody Out." In 1965, Patrick Hayes launched the Washington Performing Arts Society (now Washington Performing Arts) with these words as the organization's guiding vision of inclusion.
Over the ensuing 50+ years, Washington Performing Arts has embodied Hayes' mantra through a wealth of varied programs and initiatives: mainstage performances featuring established and emerging artists hailing from the D.C. region, across the country, and around the world (in genres including classical, jazz, global music, contemporary, gospel, dance); free and discounted student ticket access programs; the creation and management for some 25 years of two resident gospel choirs (a feat unique to WPA); partnerships with public schools that engage young public school students in immersive cultural experiences in the classroom and beyond; the commissioning and premiering of new works and the design of new performance formats; inspired by the Mars Urban Arts Initiative (see more below), creating community-facing programs that both serve and reflect the region's diverse arts-making and arts-going communities in the nation's capital, the formation of wide-ranging partnerships with other arts and community institutions, often resulting in innovative events serving a diverse array of audiences; and importantly, the creation of meaningful and impactful connections between and across communities.
The Opportunity: Director of Special Productions & Initiatives
As we enter our 51st season of programming, we have created a new, senior-level position to amplify our strengths and build upon our historic momentum, support, and visibility. The Director of Special Productions & Initiatives will:
The Director of Special Productions & Initiatives will report to President & CEO Jenny Bilfield. The position is available starting November 1. Candidates of color and those from other traditionally under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Washington Performing Arts prizes the diversity of the organization, at every level—from programmatic content to composition of its board and staff. Washington Performing Arts employment decisions are made based on the business needs of the organization and qualification of the applicants and employees. It is the policy of Washington Performing Arts to comply with all laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants. Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission, access or employment. In addition, the District of Columbia adds protection for marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, and political affiliation.
To Apply
Please send résumé and cover letter and salary requirements (if applicable) to Rebecca Talisman.
The strongest candidates will have:
Additional Salary Information: This position is an annual, full-time, FLSA exempt position. Washington Performing Arts also offers a generous benefits package.


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The imminent arrival of my new Acne wedges nicely coincides with tomorrows purchase of a new Acne skirt. This is causing unnecessary stirrings in the bladder department. (Tena Lady at the ready. Something i didn't anticipate happening for some years now!!) The excitement is almost too much to bear. However, i do have to thank my HN Leeds crew for the delightful vouchers they presented me with upon my departure. Without these i most definitely wouldn't be buying said skirt. And let me tell you, this skirt is pure, unadulterated SEX! And of course, an outing has already been planned in honour of my new favourites. Come on, this is me here! Here goes dating, London style!
Acne Admire Wedges. YESSSSS!
I have no words for this...
Maxi skirts are still very in this season, as are dresses. Team with a heavy knit and clash with the sheer chiffon on the lower half. L'Agence, MM6 for Opening Ceremony, Emma Cook, ALC, Alexander Wang...they are literally everywhere. Wear with Cons or ankle boots, perfect for every occasion. Almost a dressed-up yet dressed-down option for day or night!
On with my black biker and studded trilby, yeah i reckon i am pretty much good to go!
Dressing to impress?! Yes i probably am, but i might aswell do it in style eh??!Xxx


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Each of the four panels is a combination of two separate exposures made by the Hubble Space Telescope as it tracked Comet ISON's position. Had the comet been in any of these frames, it would have appeared as a small fuzzy glow or stellar point(s) in the center. Credit: NASA/ESA
Composite photo of one of two Comet ISON locations photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope. No trace of the comet is visible. Credit: NASA/ESA
Comet ISON photographed at a second location. Again, nothing detected. Credit: NASA/ESA
Again, nothing shows up in these either. While no one can say that ISON has completely disappeared, we now know that at the very least it's broken into pieces too small for even Hubble to see. What was once a beautiful sight in binoculars has expanded into a vast cloud of gas and dust thinner than Ebenezer Scrooge's gruel.


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Winter BreakFeb. 28th, 2017 10:37 pm
Pinkie, Applejack and Rainbow Dash where down at Saddle Lake again today, taking turns trying their hooves at speed skating. Spike and Fluttershy went to watch but I stayed home. After six days straight of decorating, celebrating and undecorating, I was overdue for a book break. I picked out a few scrolls and a pile of reference books and settled in the sitting room by the fire, some hot cocoa within easy reach. Starlight Glimmer came in to join me for a few hours with her own collection of scrolls. She needed to consult a few of the books I'd pulled from the library too. We had a nice, quiet winter's day.


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Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Sq. Ft.: 3,133
Type: Single Family Home
Listing #889087
Need LOTS of space? This lovely home has it! There are four wings so everyone has their own place to call home with a little more privacy. Bright white kitchen has newer appliances and white 42'' cabinets. Family room has custom built ins and 8 ft slider that opens to screened, oversized patio overlooking the preserve for peace & quiet! The master has 2 walk in closets and 2 shower heads plus big garden tub. 5th BR is a bonus room w/en suite bath or game room. All walkways are tile, and it's a very neutral home. Two car garage is clean and organized and actually fits two cars! Laundry room has utility sink. This is a lovely, well kept home.
Property Features
Location Information
County: ST. JOHNS
Subdivision Legal Name: JULINGTON CREEK PLAN
MLS Area: 301-JULINGTON CREEK/SWITZERLAND
Latitude: 30.126368
Longitude: -81.617655
Region: 30-ST JOHNS COUNTY-NW
Subdivision: JULINGTON CREEK PLAN
Directions: From SR13 turn left on Racetrack Rd. Turn left into the Parkes of JCP. Take 2nd left on Durbin Parke Drive, home is ahead a ways on right.
Interior Features
Number of Bedrooms: 5
Rooms: Bonus Room/Game Room, Entry Hall / Foyer, Great Room, Lndry/Util. (inside)
Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
Bedrooms Description: 1 Bdrm - Guest Suite, MBR - First Floor, Split Bedrooms
Bathrooms Description: Garden Bath, Ownr BathTub Sep Shwr
Interior Amenities: Built-in-Bookshelves, Sliding Glass Dr(s), Thermal Window(s), Tile Floors, Walk-in-Closet(s), Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Window Treatment(s)
Kitchen Description: Breakfast Bar, Pantry - Closet
Heating: Central Heating
Cooling: Central Cooling, Electric Source
Water Heater: Electric Water Heatr
Additional Equipment: Smoke Detector
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposer, Ice Maker-Refrige, Microwave, Range Electric, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer Connect
Approximate Size (Sq. Ft.): 3, 133
Exterior Features
Is New Construction: No
Construction: Wood Frame
Misc Exterior: Covenants/Restrictns, Mandatory Fees, Patio - Covered, Patio - Screened, Sprinkler System
Exterior Wall: Cementitious Siding, Stucco/Coquina Front
Possession: At Closing
Utilities: Cable - Available, Sewer - Public, Underground Util., Water - Public
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Has Garage: yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Has a Pool: No
Pool Description: No Pool
Lot Acres Range: Less than 1/4 Acre
Lot Description: Consrvation Preserv, Wooded
Energy Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Exhaust Fans, Heat Pump-Air, Zoned System
Road Description: Asphalt Road
Has Waterfront: No
Elementary School: Julington Creek
Middle School: Fruit Cove
High School: Creekside
Additional Information
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Sngl. Fam.-Detached
Year Built: 2002
Status: Active
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Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) last session's volume of 8.85 million shares was higher than its average volume of 8.46 million shares. The stock, after opening at $46.89, hit $46.78 through the close by scoring 0.58%.Halliburton Company (HAL) Analyst Opinion
Halliburton Company has a consensus outperform rating from 40 Wall Street analysts, and the number of shares currently sold short amount to at least 2.28% of shares outstanding. The stock sank -4.22% last month and is down -13.22 this year. Wall Street is only getting more bullish on the stock, with 37 of analysts who cover HAL having a buy-equivalent rating. Analysts have placed a $62.17 price target on Halliburton Company, suggesting a 32.9% gain from recent close. It's currently trading about -20.14% below its 52-week high.Halliburton Company Earnings Surprise
Halliburton Company (HAL) surprised the stock market in its last reported earnings when it earned $0.04 a piece versus the consensus-estimated $0.03. Its revenue totaled $4.26 billion up 6.04% from the previous quarter.
This stock (HAL) is ahead of its 52-week low with 20.79%. Its last month's stock price volatility remained 1.89% which for the week stands at 2.09%. The share price has moved forward from its 20 days moving average, trading at a distance of 1.29% and stays -3.57% away from its 50 days moving average. Over the last five days, shares have managed 3.89% gains and now is down -4.56% since hitting its 200-day moving average of $51.47. Halliburton Company (HAL) has made its way to a 12-month gain of 18.2%.
Turning to CECO Environmental Corp. (NASDAQ:CECE), its shares were trading at $9.16 a gain of $0.07, on the trading floor. The stock, after opening at $9.13, touched a high of $9.3 before paring much of its gains. So far, analysts are sticking with their neutral recommendations with the consensus call at 2.3. CECO Environmental Corp. has 1 buy ratings, 3 holds and 0 sells even after the stock tumbled -37.7% from its high of $14.88 to a $331.41 million market value through last close.CECO Environmental Corp. (CECE) Consensus Price Target
The company's consensus rating on Reuter's scale remained unchanged from 2.33 to 2.33 during a month. Analysts set a 12-month price target of $11.75 a share. The target implies a 28.28% spike from where the shares are currently trading. Also, the current price highlights a discount of 41.92% to analysts' high consensus price target.CECO Environmental Corp. (NASDAQ:CECE) Intraday Trading
The counter witnessed a trading volume of 0.3 million shares versus an average volume of 0.21 million shares during last trading session. Its last month's stock price volatility remained 6.72% which for the week approaches 3.63%. The lowest price the stock reached in the last trading day was $9.08 and compares with the $7.59 52-week low. The stock recovered 23.88% since its low point and has performed -33.85% year-to-date.


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The Islamic concept of gift giving exchanges love and affection between family members, relatives and friends. That is why The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once said, " Exchange gifts to one another, for gifts take away resentment." Therefore many Muslims give gifts to each other at different events to exchange the feelings of liking and warmth towards each other. Special events such as when returning from Hajj and Umrah 2017 in exacting are a time when all like to promote Islamic gifts with their family, relatives and friends.
The best Islamic gifts likely are easily available in the towns nearby the Kaaba; house of Allah Almighty and the Masjid-e-Nabi. The cities, Makah and Madina are the focal points in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where pilgrims from around the world come and wait. The locals have put up many shops, malls, and markets in order to make easy the millions of people visiting these two main cities all year around. These shopping areas carry all kinds of Islamic gifts that people can take back home after they are complete with their prayers and pilgrimage.
The most famous Islamic gifts that are without problems available in these as well as other cities of Saudi Arabia consist of prayer mats, prayer beads, Islamic jewelry and replicas of The Holy Kaaba and a variety of famous mosques of the country. In addition to these popular matter, bottled Holy water called Aab-e-ZamZam and altars are also simply obtainable in these markets. As dates are extensively grown in Saudi Arabia, and they take significant meaning in the faith, Islam, these local variety of dates also make great Islamic gifts from the land of Allah Almighty's house. Arabs have prolonged their local date producing business to quite an extent and have also created many variations to the end product obtainable for sale. The variants along with the more conventional plain ones. Therefore the visitors can select from a large diversity to take back to their own homelands.
Other Islamic gifts that can be purchased back from your Umrah trip include good Islamic books that teach the method of performing Umrah, which can be a great advantage for the family members, relatives and friends who have not yet had the freedom of leaving themselves. People who go away their houses in attention of their pilgrimage to Allah Almighty therefore have a collection of things to select from to present their loved ones with upon their return home.
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By TODD S. PURDUM
Published: November 12, 1995
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11— President Clinton and the Republican-controlled Congress danced today toward a looming Government shutdown and potential default in a weekend of mutual recriminations, proffered meetings and rejected conditions, failing even to agree to discuss their differences.
"I believe we can find a good-faith way to keep the Government open and make good on its obligations," Mr. Clinton said in his weekly radio address, announcing that he had asked his chief of staff, Leon E. Panetta, to meet with Congressional leaders from both parties this afternoon. "But I will not allow them to impose new, immediate cuts in Medicare, education and the environment as a condition of keeping the Government open."
Hours later, the Republican leaders of Congressional budget committees rejected the White House's request to include their Democratic counterparts in any meeting, and none was scheduled.
Still later, Mr. Clinton told Speaker Newt Gingrich and the Senate majority leader, Bob Dole of Kansas, that he would not meet with them until they agreed to drop a proposed increase in Medicare premiums from legislation that would keep the Government running through the end of the month. In a news conference the Republican leaders dismissed that offer out of hand and testily blamed the White House for the stalemate.
"He, in effect, said on the telephone, you know, 'Get lost,' " Mr. Dole said. "That was sort of the tone of it. If we can't even talk to the President of the United States, and we're the leaders of the Congress, how are we going to resolve this? I know when somebody is pulling my leg on the telephone. I wasn't born yesterday."
Mr. Gingrich said: "The conversation was entirely one-sided and had nothing of practical usefulness."
So instead of negotiating, the White House outlined its plans for shutting down many Government functions and sending home some 800,000 Federal employees on Tuesday. The current spending authority will expire at midnight on Monday.
By then, the Senate is expected to give final approval to a measure giving agencies money to spend through Dec. 1, but only with restrictive conditions that Mr. Clinton has said would prompt an automatic veto. For similar reasons, the White House has vowed to veto a separate measure -- to extend until Dec. 12 the Government's authority to borrow money in the bond market -- the moment the President receives it. That bill was passed by the House on Friday.
"We're doing our job; we're passing the bills," Mr. Gingrich told reporters, seeking to blame the White House squarely for any disruptions of a Government shutdown. "If the President wants to sign these bills, the Government will be open."
For his part, Mr. Clinton put the burden on the Congress, offering a spirited defense of his own record in reducing the deficit and of his own broad support for balancing the budget with fewer cuts. He accused the Republicans of placing unprecedented restrictions and conditions on the temporary spending and borrowing bills. The Republicans are trying "to force us to accept extreme budget measures that would violate our basic values as a nation and undermine the long-term welfare of the American people," Mr. Clinton said.
In all, it was a day of heightening tensions and rising stakes. Mr. Clinton canceled a long-planned fund-raising trip to Boston on Monday to be present in Washington for any last-ditch talks. But by midday, hopes for such talks faded after the White House and Republican leaders tangled over who should even be in the room.
Representative John R. Kasich of Ohio, the chairman of the House Budget Committee, said Congressional Democrats had such "a fear, a paranoia," that Mr. Clinton would make a deal with the Republicans that they would not allow Mr. Panetta to be alone in a room with Republican leaders. But the White House Budget Director, Alice M. Rivlin, said, "To say that only Republicans can be in the room is simply not acceptable to us."
The sharpness of such exchanges showed the depth of mistrust and disagreement prevailing on both sides. The latest round began on Friday evening when Mr. Gingrich and the Senate majority leader, Bob Dole of Kansas, invited Mr. Clinton to Capitol Hill for talks this afternoon. The President responded by offering to dispatch Mr. Panetta; the Republicans first said he could meet with their staff chiefs, then offered up Mr. Kasich and the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Pete V. Domenici of New Mexico.
Mr. Panetta accepted that, but asked to include the ranking Democrats on both committees, Representative Martin Olav Sabo of Minnesota and Senator Jim Exon of Nebraska. At 11 A.M., Mr. Domenici said he had no objection to that, but he emerged just over an hour later from a meeting with Mr. Dole to say it was unacceptable.
"This is a struggle between the Democratic White House and the Republican Congress, and we ought to be able to settle it without additional players," Mr. Dole said.
In midafternoon, Mr. Dole and Mr. Gingrich telephoned Mr. Clinton in the Oval Office for what White House aides described as a call of about seven minutes, in which the President informed them that he would hold no discussions with them on the budget until they dropped a provision on Medicare premiums from the stopgap spending bill that would keep the Government running.
The measure would continue to have beneficiaries of Medicare, the Federal health plan for the elderly, pay 31.5 percent of the costs for doctors and laboratory tests, instead of letting that contribution drop to 25 percent, as scheduled. The White House says that would amount to an unfair and unexpected premium increase, and it is using the issue to buttress its claim that the Republicans' overall plans to slow the growth of spending for Medicare and Medicaid would hurt the elderly.
In his radio address, Mr. Clinton used a pungent metaphor to frame the Republicans' insistence on attaching conditions that he contends would harm children and the elderly to the temporary spending and borrowing bills.
"Imagine the Republican Congress as a banker and the United States as a family that has to go to the bank for a short-term loan for a family emergency," he said. "The banker says to the family, 'I'll give you the loan, but only if you'll throw the grandparents and the kids out of the house first.' Well, speaking on behalf of the family, I say, 'No, thanks.' "
At a midday briefing at the White House, Ms. Rivlin, the budget director, was even sharper in accusing the Republicans of forcing a Government shutdown, which would be the fifth since 1981.
"It is stupid," she said. "It is unnecessary. They have decided to precipitate a crisis."
If no resolution is reached by midnight Monday, when the money runs out, some 800,000 Federal workers -- those not necessary for the protection of life and property or working for Social Security or other exempted programs -- would be sent home after reporting for work Tuesday morning. They would have to report for duty, Ms. Rivlin said, to make sure that activities were properly suspended.
The Government would continue to operate health services, the Border Patrol, air traffic control, meat inspection as well as the military and would provide food stamps, welfare, Social Security and most veterans benefits. In all, two million people work for the Government.
But few passports would be issued, national parks and Smithsonian museums would be closed, Federal grants would stop, military recruiters would not be at their posts, Government contractors would not be paid (though they might choose to work), and environmental and safety inspectors would be among those furloughed.
The Government would be obliged to pay essential workers later and would probably decide to pay those furloughed as well, though this is not required, an aide to Ms. Rivlin said.
Ms. Rivlin said the President and Congress would definitely be paid, but she was not certain that their checks would be issued on time.
In separate negotiations, Republican leaders met in the Capitol all day to try to hammer out differences between the House and Senate versions of the huge tax and spending bill that aims to balance the Federal budget by 2002 through hundreds of billions of dollars of changes in Medicare, Medicaid, welfare and taxes.
WHAT HAPPENS How Government Shuts Down
Here jis what could happen in the budget process.
House approved Republican resolution authorizing the government to continue spending money.
Senate reconvenes at 10 A.M. to consider resolution.
Senate passes resolution before midnight
Senate does not pass resolution before midnight.
Resolution goes to President for consideration.
President signs resolution before midnight.
President vetoes resolution before midnight.
No government shutdown.
Government is shut down.
Federal employees report to work as usual. About 800,000 workers would be sent home. Nonessential operations cease. The shutdown will end when a budget or contingency spending plan is passed by Congress and signed by the President.


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10-21-2011 #141emperor17 Guest
thanks, this fixed was recently found and it worked, didn't know who made this though..
is this the first 3.60 game that fixed to 3.55??
10-21-2011 #142Metallox Guest
mmm... interesting... but it seems to be a update but... who knows...
10-21-2011 #143pelokote13 Guest
It is an update I've unpacked and is in fact the normal update says 3.60 PARAM.SFO
10-21-2011 #144justanotherguy Guest
There was some confusion with my Scott Pilgrim fix. People said it was still demo locked. I'll have to go back to it and grab my new exdata and see if that makes a difference. It works under ReActpsn 1.11. Don't know if you need the patch I made, or just the actual install pkg might work. Not sure tbh.
Please follow directions on using this. Backup what it tells you, and don't try it on a 256 nand PS3.
Games tested and working fully so far:
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World
Rush N Attack Ex Patriot
Cheers and enjoy!
10-21-2011 #145pelokote13 Guest
10-21-2011 #146emperor17 Guest
edit : some people say dirt 3 didn't work and keep asking to update 3.60
need further confirmation abut this.
someone who says it's works says that you must redownload all the file he share.
10-21-2011 #147pelokote13 Guest
She asks me to upgrade to 3.60, this because the pkg is simply a 3.60 official update is not any fix
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yes one of my friend already download it and doesn't work, sorry to dissapoint.
first they said that it tested and work, seem just a hoax and now it confirmed that it isn't work.
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You should tell us if it worked for you next time or if you just saw it posted, thanks for the clarification though.
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Although he has been hiding the "mystery bae"s face from snapchat for sometime now, little did we know something was actually cooking.
According to sources,Mr Eazi was in the US on tour of his Mixtape Tape and Temi Otedola was Allegedly on the tour with him. Recall that A few weeks ago,the couple were in Barcelona together, as they visited Barcelona FC for the Camp Nou experience tour and shared photos of their visit to the football stadium.
In latest developments,the 'Hol up' crooner has finally confessed.
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text: Catholic school blocks cervical jab | Metro.co.uk First the Admixed Embryo hoo-haa and now this . While what the Catholic's believe is really none of my business i do believe they've crossed the line with this one. I read in today's Metro that the school believes the cervical jab is something that should be done through the parents; so obviously going through all that fuss booking an appointment, wasteing petrol/bus fair money all for a little jab when it's convinent to have 1000+ year 8 students in one place at the same time and have people from the NHS kindly do it for nothing. We have our Meningitis C jab in junior school. We have our TB in high school. Why not the Cervical Cancer jab? Why do they feel they need have a tantrum about it? Oh wait, here's the answer: For fuck sakes .


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Ouch, I got a door ding on my new car!!!! At some point, inevitably, your car gets dinged or dented. While it might not seem worthy of an insurance call or a visit to the body shop, it bothers you every time you see it.
If the damage is smaller than a football, you may be able to bypass the body shop and still get the dents fixed. There are a number of services that offer paintless dent repair in Huntington Beach, or PDR which involves using specialized metal rods and tools to push out small dents from the inside. Unlike with a typical body-shop repair, there is no sanding, body filling or repainting needed. It works best on late-model vehicles, which have stronger bodies and more resilient paint.
Most services charge by the dent, which is still cheaper than full-body work. Since it doesn't involve heavy machinery or car repainting, technicians will do repairs at customers' homes. We put paintless dent repair to the test with four cars with dings, using some nationwide franchises as well as independent operations.
In the Huntington Beach area, we called a mobile dent repair service call paintlessdentpro.com for a free estimate to fix a baseball-size dent and a couple of door dings of a 2013 Ford. The estimator said the price would depend on the location of the dents; it would be cheaper if they were on the same panel. Of the three dents we had, two were on the same panel.
We were a little astounded when a truck with an different name pulled up for our house. Turns out the organization subcontracts out its littler employments to a little shop in Huntington Beach Dent Repair. With the auto in the garage, they opened up the boards from underneath and embedded golf-club-size poles behind them, utilizing them to tenderly back rub and push out every region. Inside a couple of minutes, the imprints began to vanish. He expelled two or three little dings at the edge of the entryway board at no charge. Approximately a hour later, the marks were gone and the boards smooth to the touch
He attempted to settle it once more, hitting a little elastic tip with a hammer to reshape the metal around the scratch. The imprint was truly gone this time.
In Orange County, a 1999 Jeep had a golf-ball-size gouge in the hood. When we called another Paintless dent removal company said he once in a while homes repairs nowadays. The greater part of his business originates from body shops and auto merchants. He was especially bustling when we called on account of harm done to autos by a noteworthy hailstorm that as of late hit the territory.
(While none of the autos we utilized had hail damage, hail storms ended up being an issue in various territories in the nation, expanding wait times for appointments and bringing on a few administrations we called to reject at-home repair employments by and large in view of the expansion in business. A few administrations charge on a case-by-case premise, as opposed to per scratch; others won't go up against the issue if the marks are too substantial or too profound.)
Because of the accumulation of tempest related work, we chose to take the auto to him for repairs. Following 20 minutes of a tap here and a push there, the mark was no more. Mr. Adams saw a couple of small dings on the hood and expelled them at no charge. He likewise waxed and buffed the whole hood. We were charmed with the administration and results.
In Garden Grove, there was a door dent on a 1999 Subaru. I called another paintless dent repair in Huntington Beach and spoke to the owner, Brian. He said the company would do an onsite estimate and would charge us $20 for it if we decided not to do the repair.
We called on a Monday and he came out to do the repair on Thursday. We had a small dent on one of the passenger doors, which turned out to be in a difficult place to repair because the dent was on top of a beam within the door. They explained that with a normal door dent, he would insert a tool through the window, push it down, and rotate it inside the door to push it out. With our dent, he said if he went down through the window, the amount of leverage required to fix the dent could break the window.
Instead, he opened the door and inserted a tool through a small hole near the door latch, leveraging it to push out the dent. After fixing the dent, he covered up the hole with a rubber plug. He cautioned that sometimes the work could slightly crack the paint. We were satisfied with the results. If we look carefully, we can still tell there's a bit of a flaw in the paint where the dent was. Though no one would know it was there but us.


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And here is the final installment to the 24-hour comics I did at the Palladian, a Kimpton hotel. The animal spirit is strong and I find myself surrounded by it and embracing it.
24-Hour Comics: SO IT GOES (#3 of 3)
24-Hour Comics: SO IT GOES (#2 of 3)
Here is the second part to my recent 24-hour comics marathon at Palladian, a Kimpton hotel. The work neatly fell into three sections. In this part, we shift focus a bit to talking about myth byway of Hollywood.
Filed under 24 Hour Comics, 24 Hour Comics Day, 24HCD, Comics, Henry Chamberlain, Hollywood, Webcomics
24-Hour Comics: SO IT GOES (#1 of 3)
This is the first part to my 24-hour comics adventure from last weekend at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel:
Book Review: 'Winter Warning' by Jerome Charyn
Writers reach a point in their careers when they can spin gold from within just about any scenario. Jerome Charyn gives himself the perfect backdrop from which to play in his latest novel, "Winter Warning," published by Pegasus Books. This is the White House. And, if you think Donald Trump is "disruptive," then get a load of the Isaac Sidel administration: people get punched in the face and guns are fired into the ceiling on a slow day. Charyn makes the most of his opportunity to craft a climactic conclusion to his iconic Isaac Sidel mystery series. And, in the bargain, Charyn revels in speaking to the byzantine interconnections between American and Russian players.
Isaac Sidel, has gone from street cop to police commissioner, to mayor of New York City, to president of the United States. The timeline to the Charyn mystery series places the story in 1989 but, without a doubt, the narrative is every bit as relevant as if it were set in the present. Sidel is indeed a disruptive force. He is, by and large, an accidental president, a vice-presidnet thrust into the highest office after a political scandal. And Sidel is quite outspoken, beholden to neither major party. Where Trump leans to the right, Sidel leans to the left. Side's liberal inclinations have more to do with a passion to help the oppressed than anything else. Given the chance as mayor, he released countless prisoners from Riker's Island, victims of an unjust legal system. Our story heats up when Sidel's more aggressive style attracts various rogue elements, including nefarious Swiss bankers and an erratic former Israeli prime minister.
Jerome Charyn is always a pleasure to read as you cannot help but get wrapped up in the story and find yourself rewarded at every turn. Here is a taste of a story with hints of the supernatural. In this excerpt, Sidel is questioning Pesh Olinov, a Russian operative, about a Russian criminal syndicate determined to make contact with him:
"And that greeting card is some kind of a threat?"
Olinov appraised the portrait of Isaac with an ice pick piercing his left eye.
"I don't think so. They consider you a werewolf, like themselves. And that's a mark of respect. Perhaps they would like to meet with you—the presidency means nothing to them. It's not your power that interests the besprizornye. In their eyes you have none. Perhaps it is a real winter warning, and they are telling you to be more careful with your steps. The Secret Service cannot protect you with their magnetometers, my friend."
Isaac Sidel is the president who packs a Glock. As much gritty crime story as political fable, "Winter Warning" takes the reader on a mesmerizing journey. This is the story of an American president who prefers to hide in an office he's set up in the White House attic. That attic becomes home to a makeshift kitchen cabinet and a haven for various rogue elements. But Sidel, as always, is also a man of action. Charyn keeps this president on the run.
Charyn has a delicious way of hinting at what lies ahead and then, like a panther, hits his mark and pounces on his prey. The pace to this narrative is quick and steady allowing Charyn to conjure up elaborate scenes, deliver on his promise, and quickly sneak out the backway. Charyn is a master at creating a rhythmic pattern. We return throughout to an image of a man with a Glock, a man confronting werewolves, and the realization that he is a werewolf himself. This is not a horror story with werewolf tropes. These werewolves symbolize a certain dark and independent spirit. Sidel is indeed a werewolf. He knew it all along. He just needed an opportunity to prove it to others and confirm it to himself. With a target on his back, and nearly no one to trust, Sidel will need strength from any source he can find. This is a riveting mystery with a hard-boiled edge and worldly charm.
"Winter Warning" is a 288-page hardcover, available as of October 3rd. For more details, visit Pegasus Books.
Filed under Book Reviews, Books, Crime Fiction, Jerome Charyn, mystery, Novels, Pegasus Books
Movie: 24 HOURS IN SEATTLE
What if you had a special 24 hours to lift up your creative spirit? That's how I feel about the annual 24-Hour Comics Day. It is observed around the world by a multitude of diehard fans and seasoned cartoonists.
This last weekend, October 7-8, was 24-Hour Comics Day. It all began on a dare back in 1990 when two cartoonists entered into sort of a duel: Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics) challenged Stephen Bissette (Swamp Thing) to complete a comics narrative within the span of 24 hours. Since then, countless others have taken up the freaky fight. It has become a personal quest for me too! This year, I took up the challenge in my room at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel.
These kind of activities that pull us out of our everyday existence are essential. I cannot help but seek them out. I need to be placed out of my element from time to time, as often as possible, when you get down to it. I have my methods. And the 24HCD is one of them! I hope you enjoy the movie I created. Yes, I put together a movie while I was also creating comics while I was also intoxicated by wine, coffee, and the overall luxurious experience of the Palladian. Also, it was quite nice being just walking distance from Pike Place Market. By the way, I got to meet the legendary Pike Place Market busker, Jonny Hahn!
And this will not be the last of this sort of thing! More on its way. I welcome any feedback you may have. You can leave a comment here or you know how you can reach me too.
Filed under 24 Hour Comics, 24 Hour Comics Day, 24HCD, Comics, Henry Chamberlain, Seattle
Hotel Review: Kimpton Palladian in Seattle
Palladian is one of those stylish hotels that attract both the locals and travelers alike. Palladian offers both a world-class restaurant, Shaker + Spear, and bar, Pennyroyal, that will satisfy any taste. Are you looking for a hip and refreshing getaway/staycation? Then this is the place. Are you completely new to Seattle and need a perfect home base close to everything? Then let Palladian serve you.
I'm one of the locals who have fallen in love with Palladian. I decided to delve deeper which led to this full-on hotel review. I was seeking my latest venue for a 24-hour comics-making session. This last weekend, October 7-8, was the annual internationally recognized 24-Hour Comics Day. The above drawing is part of what resulted from my efforts for this year. There will be more about this in future posts. For now, this art is available as a print at Storenvy right here. Now, let me share with you what I enjoyed about my night's stay at Palladian:
Right from the get-go, I was utterly charmed by the staff. And then, once settled into my room, I was so please with the atmosphere and attention to detail. I provide you here with lots of photos and a comprehensive video. And I can only hope that my words will do this fabulous place justice.
I love being swept up into something that evokes a dream. Go in any direction, and an intoxicating combination of charm, style, and design will work its magic on you. My room truly felt inviting, a wonderful promise that anything is possible from the whimsical pillow honoring Patrick Swayze to the generously-sized flat screen hitched to an artist's easel.
Early on, I enjoyed a delicious cheese and fruit plate fresh from the Shaker and Spear kitchen. Throughout the night, I navigated my way with sips from a bottle of StoneCap Syrah from the renowned Goose Ridge Vineyard in Washington State's Columbia Valley. And I made two visits to Pennyroyal and, last but not least, a morning visit to Shaker and Spear. For dinner, I had a burger at Pennyroyal with the perfect cocktail, the "So It Goes." This is a combination of sherry and rum topped off with hibiscus petals.
It was the next morning that I was treated to a delightful breakfast. Shaker + Spear's head chef, Carolynn Spence enjoyed 10 years as executive chef at Hollywood's legendary Chateau Marmont. She brings bold and inventive quality to everything she does. I was blown away by her take on Stuffed Scotch Olives.
The main entree was the Dungeness Crab Eggs Benedict. One of the patrons admired my diligent note-taking and documenting of my meal. She wondered if I was writing a review. I said that, yes, I was and my instant verdict on the crab was that it tasted, "crazy fresh." At that moment, I said I would need to work that into my review and so I have.
My rating: 10/10
I think all of Palladian is "crazy fresh!" If you're traveling, or a local, you won't need to think twice about a visit. Palladian is located at 2000 2nd Avenue, which is literally just a brief walk away from Seattle's landmark must-see Pike Place Market. This is one super location. For more details go to Palladian right here.
Filed under 24 Hour Comics, 24 Hour Comics Day, 24HCD, Comics, Hotel Review, Hotels, Seattle, Travel
Interview: Ben Katchor, Guest Editor of The Best American Comics 2017
Where are contemporary comics headed today? Is it best to remain underground or to be viewed as respectable? For legendary cartoonist Ben Katchor, comics that interest him need to be unusual. Ben Katchor is known for his critically-acclaimed comic strip, "Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer." Mr. Katchor is the winner of a Guggenheim Fellowship and a MacArthur Fellowship. He is Associate Professor of Illustration at The New School-Parsons School of Design.
And he is the guest editor of The Best American Comics 2017. I had the pleasure to review this year's edition. And, to add to that, I am honored to share with you this interview with Mr. Katchor. Just click the link below:
Filed under Ben Katchor, Best American Comics, Comics, Interviews
Review: 'The Best American Comics 2017,' Editor, Ben Katchor; Series Editor, Bill Kartalopoulos
Comics can be discussed in any number of ways. You can try to include everything from comic strips to superhero comics to the latest graphic novels. What the annual anthology Best American Comics does is focus on comics that rise to the level of art that are already coming from some sort of artistic background: boutique publishers, arthouse anthologies, cultural websites, self-published work, and any other art outlets including galleries. The Best American series began with a short stories yearly anthology in 1915. The addition of an annual focusing on comics began in 2006. This was perfect timing as consensus in varied circles had reached a fever pitch that American comics had reached the level of art. And so, here we are with another long look at the comics medium with The Best American Comics 2017.
When you focus solely on alt-comics (alternative as opposed to mainstream) as representing all the best American comics, that creates an interesting challenge. But, all in all, it ends up being very helpful in sorting out where comics are headed as an art form. It is essential to avoid pitfalls: giving a pass to work that is weak from being self-indulgent, ill-conceived, poorly crafted, or heavy-handed. But we're looking for the best, right? Comics cannot be held by the hand and protected. It is made of stronger stuff. To try to shield its creators from the harsh realities of life only hurts the very thing you may think, it your position of authority, you are helping. You wouldn't provide a painter with free room and board and simply expect masterpieces in return, right? That's not how life works. Anyway, the best work will win out in the end and the best work has got to have some kind of "wow factor." This collection has plenty of that.
First, be sure to read the introductions by series editor Bill Kartalopoulos and guest editor Ben Katchor, a master cartoonist. To be fair, this is a very dry nutshell of what they have to say but, basically: Kartalopoulos advocates for artist-cartoonists to not hold back at all since their odds of fame and fortune are nil; Katchor, in a series of hilarious satirical pieces, reveals a sensitivity to the marginalized role of cartoonists. To be egalitarian and invite everyone to try their hand at creating comics does, as I suggest, create interesting challenges. Another example: you would not assemble an annual collection of the best American illustration and really spend too much time considering nonprofessionals–nor would you concern yourself over the status of a person in the illustration profession. So, what makes the artist-cartoonist (plus those who aspire to be) so special? You could say that is what makes this book so special since it devotes itself, as well as logic and space can accommodate, to the current state of independent American comics.
We begin with a piece by Gary Panter. Here is someone who, by all rights, openly defies any professional standards to the comics profession. Panter's work is messy: from the clumsy depiction of figures and composition down to the often hard to read hand-drawn lettering. A lot of people do not like a "clumsy" work. However, a lot of people who attempt such a style, don't nearly come close to the spark and originality in Panter's work. In "Frieze, No. 181," Panter has his characters prattle about the current state of art. It's funny, unique, and totally Panter. In comparison, the next work in this collection is by Dan Zettwoch. Now, here you have a cartoonist who has mastered all those aspects of traditional cartooning: crisp and dynamic depiction of figures and composition right down to intricate highly-polished/professional-grade use of hand-drawn lettering. In his case, if he tried to be too casual and expressive, his creations might become too hard to follow. So, there you have two examples of contemporary indie comics, among a myriad of possibilities.
If I were to point to only one item in this collection, I would be satisfied with the excerpt from "John Wilcock, New York Years, 1954-1971," by Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall. I believe this satisfies the desire of Kartalopoulos to highlight work that pushes boundaries; and it also satisfies a similar inclination in Katchor, to seek out offbeat and unusual work. I find this excerpt especially timely as it focuses on the origins of The Village Voice, which recently had to give up its print edition. In this piece, we follow the misadventures of writer John Wilcock, who actually succeeds by not only skill and talent but by a formidable force of will. He finds himself at the right time and place as one of the founders of the Voice, first published in October of 1955. Wilcock manages to hold his own with tough guy co-founder Norman Mailer. And, among the dazzling people he gets to interview is none other than Marilyn Monroe. This is a very lively work of comics. You can follow it as a webcomic right here.
There is definitely something to be said for being completely inclusive about the act of creating comics. We have already reached the point where you can just as easily consider taking a cooking class, or a yoga workshop, or a comics-making workshop. Hey, you can also include improv comedy in that self-improvement list. Do comedians feel that their profession is somehow diminished by having so many amateurs getting into (or attempting to get into) the same game? Nope. Same goes for a whole bunch of other people: writers, actors, and various other artists. Fortunately, you can't learn some of the basics of becoming a doctor on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The point is that the standards for comics are there and some people will do comics for a certain time while others will be compelled to delve deeper. What a book like Best American Comics does is provide both the practitioner and the reader with a wonderful roadmap and source of inspiration–and, by the way, entertainment and enrichment.
"The Best American Comics 2017," editor Ben Katchor; series editor, Bill Kartalopoulos, is a 400-page hardcover, available as of October 3rd, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Interview: Martin Olson: A Writer's Life
It is another night of bright lights in the big city when a tall dapper gentleman strides into Musso & Frank Grill, Hollywood's legendary restaurant, frequented by stars of today and ghosts of yesteryear. This is Martin Olson: comedy writer, TV producer, bestselling author, playwright, stage director, composer and poet. Here I am, with a reservation at the Three Stooges booth, across from the Charlie Chaplin booth and the Marilyn Monroe booth. I wave Martin over to join me and Jennifer. We're in town for a bit and honored at the chance to get together for this interview. Mr. Olson is a very busy, very talented, and very nice guy. If you see a publicity photo of him frowning (see above), that's part of an act. He is really nice. I don't know if I should be telling you this, but I'm putting it out there just so you know.
By the way, among the various credits that Mr. Olson can point to, he will forever enjoy a place in pop culture history as the voice of Hunson Abadeer (aka the Lord of Evil), ruler of the Nightosphere, and father of Marceline the Vampire Queen (Olson's daughter, Olivia, is voice talent) on the legendary animated series, "Adventure Time" on Cartoon Network.
"Encyclopedia of Hell," Olson's popular and critically-acclaimed satirical book will continue in a new book in 2018. We chat about that. We discuss the Boston Comedy Scene which Olson helped form. And another fun item is a reunion of the original cast of the landmark animated series, "Rocko's Modern Life." Olson was part of the writing team behind a new one-hour TV special that will run in 2018.
When the subject of writing, or any form of creativity comes up, people usually seek some insights and tips. We tackle that sort of stuff here too. So, sit back and enjoy this podcast. Given the nature of our talk, more in tune with a conversation over a meal, it is split into two sections: one before dinner and the other after dinner. Oh, dinner was great, if you were wondering.
Click the two links below to go to Part One and Part Two:
Visit Martin Olson right here.
Filed under Adventure Time, Comedy, Humor, Interviews, Martin Olson, Olivia Olson, writers, writing
Review: WEED MAGIC
Cannabis humor is tricky. The subject comes with its own unique background that easily attracts goofy humor. It can also definitely have redeeming quality. I'm talking about overall quality and craft. In movies, think: Cheech & Chong. Seth Rogen and James Franco. In comics, think: Robert Crumb. Simon Hanselmann. If you are really cool and smart about it, you can succeed with goofy jokes about pot. WEED MAGIC, published by Bliss on Tap Publishing, is a new comic book series that gives it a try. Let's take a closer look.
Here's the deal: you are already preaching to the choir when you create a cannabis comic so you really don't need to overstate your case. That is a big challenge to contend with. And, to be fair, you are also dealing with a variety of opinions and tastes. Some people think Kevin Smith is spot on with his cannabis humor and some think not so much. It does seem that people can get way too caught up in proving that they have cannabis cred and that they're up for the most wildest of misadventures. In general, less is more. Some people think more is not enough. At first, I was leaning towards this being a problem for this comic. Attempts at going full-on Mary Jane can fall short and feel too generic and calculated. But, after careful consideration, I say this comic grows on me.
The narrative steadily takes form and the reader can expect to roll with the offbeat humor. This is light entertainment done right. This is written by Brian Phillipson and Jordan Lichtman with art by Alex Cormack. Brian Phillipson is the president and co-founder of Bliss on Tap Publishing. It is easy for readers to take for granted the hard work involved in creating something that falls in the light humor category. But this is a sharp and well-executed smooth read. The dynamic use of color by Cormack is in step with the pace and humor. We're in good hands down to spot on lettering by Alex Murillo.
The story does a good job of playing off the typical superhero origin story. Set in Los Angeles, in Hollywood, we follow two friends as they discover their true destiny. Bunny Cortez dreams of making it big as a filmmaker. Moe Green is more down to earth as a law clerk on a fast track to becoming an attorney. But both of these guys are not happy, at least not as happy as they'd like to be. Until, one day, they stumble upon a big bag of magic weed. Hey, I could see this attracting the attention of Seth Rogen and James Franco or the next wave of talent that aspire to be Rogen and Franco. It could happen. Lastly, we're just discussing the first issue here. From what I see, I am intrigued and look forward to the collected trade. All in all, a strong first issue. Seek this out.
Rating: 10/10
WEED MAGIC is available as of October 4: digitally on all major distribution platforms, including Amazon, Apple iTunes, Hoopla, Comixology, Google, Scribd, Nook, and Drivethrucomics. And for fans attending New York Comic Con (October 5-8), Bliss on Tap will be featuring WEED MAGIC at booth 945 along with a special collectible.
Visit Bliss on Tap right here.
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The Floating Piers | The Artists who Made it Possible to Walk on Water
Article by Mayra Alejandra Rivero Bueno – The Floating Piers, by Christo And Jeanne-Claude, in Lake Iseo, Italy.
For more than 40 years, the artists had this vision of a floating walkway; the project was first conceived by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in 1970 but not actually brought to life until 2016. It was Christo's first large-scale project since 2005 when he and Jeanne-Claude realized The Gates in N.Y.C., and since Jeanne-Claude died in 2009.
In 2014, when Christo and his team explored Northern Italy's lakes, they found Lake Iseo to be the most inspiring location of them all. Lake Iseo or Lago d'Iseo is located 100 Km east of Milan and 200 Km west of Venice and is the fourth-largest lake in Lombardy, Italy; the lake is fed by the Oglio River.
Through the work of Christo and his team, the place was reimagined and transformed and became the habitat and witness of a miracle coming true; to be able to walk on water.
The Floating Piers
The Floating Piers (TFP) consist of a Modular Floating Dock System of 220.000 high-density cubes covered with 100.000 m2 of a yellow cloth that changes its color depending on the weather and time of the day; it goes from a bright yellow to shades of red and gold. The cubes are joined on the sides with giant screws that pass through a ring-shaped protuberance; this connects the cubes to each other and at the same time allows movement.
The Floating Piers go from Sulzano to Monte Isola to the Island of San Paolo; the last one is framed by the Floating Piers. The walkway is 3 Km long but the fabric continues along 2.5 Km of pedestrian street in Sulzano and Peschiera Maraglio. The piers are 16 meters wide and 35 cm high with leaning sides; to create the leaning sides effect the outer cubes were filled with water.
The construction of the piers in situ started on April 19 and was finished on June 18, the Floating Piers were opened to the public only for 16 days and nights, meaning it was open from June 18 to July 3 of 2016. On June 18 at 7:48 in the morning, the piers were finally opened to the public; it had no cost, no tickets, the access was completely free as in all of their projects, but visitors should be prepared for long lines, because for safety reasons only 11.000 people could be on the Floating Piers at the same time.
The Impact
On the words of Christo, "TFP was an extension of the street and belonged to everyone", here the artist is making a statement when he says, the street belongs to everyone, and let's understand the term street as public space; this vast concept that wakes up all kinds of feelings and discussions, therefore the relevant fact is that he uses public space as the scenario of his work of art and in that way makes his art belong to everyone just as public space belongs to everyone, but he is also creating public space through his intervention, it is almost like his work of art is to create unimaginable public space.
When you step in to a specific space and bring something new to that habitat – in this case, the artist brought a new and never-before-seen attraction to the town – there will be many consequences, some more tangible than others but the city and its citizens will respond to that stimulus.
One of the more tangible responses was economic; the nearest stores were out of stock of their products the first day because of the many new costumers that came to see TFP and in some stores they were even selling "special socks" for walking on the Floating Piers.
What is incredible is how the artist empowered people to take this temporary street and making it theirs as if they were living a fantasy. When asked about their experience in the TFP people responded things like: "It's massive, it's hard to describe, we're so exited", "It's like walking on water. It's wonderful"; others even said it felt like walking on the back of a whale.
For Kevin Lynch to have places where we could contemplate a city was an important part of feeling that you belonged to a city, of feeling you were a citizen. This project created a new point of observation, a new experience, a new way to contemplate that specific habitat; in conclusion, the project enriched the experience of going to Lake Iseo forever, even when – physically – it is no longer there, that happening will stay on in the collective memory of people for a long time.
Well thought-out and executed art can transcend itself and become part of the landscape and the memory of the people.
Do you think that art should come out of the museum more often and directly impact the life of a city?
*After the 16 days all the elements were removed and industrially recycled.
Full Project Credits For The Floating Piers:
Project Name: The Floating Piers
Artist: Christo And Jeanne-Claude
Christo's Project Team: Vladimir Yavachev – Operations Director, Wolfgang Volz – Project Manager And Official Photographer: Josy Kraft – Registrar/curator And Germano Celant – Project Director.
Location: Lake Iseo, Italy.
Area: 100.000 M2
Total Project Value: 16'000.000 E
Funding: The Artist Own Money
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You know what I really wanted to see this year and didn't? A white kid dressed up as the Green Lantern. John Stewart.
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The Weasels and the Mice were always up in arms against each other. In every battle the Weasels carried off the victory, as well as a large number of the Mice, which they ate for dinner next day. In despair the Mice called a council, and there it was decided that the Mouse army was always beaten because it had no leaders. So a large number of generals and commanders were appointed from among the most eminent Mice.
To distinguish themselves from the soldiers in the ranks, the new leaders proudly bound on their heads lofty crests and ornaments of feathers or straw. Then after long preparation of the Mouse army in all the arts of war, they sent a challenge to the Weasels.
The Weasels accepted the challenge with eagerness, for they were always ready for a fight when a meal was in sight. They immediately attacked the Mouse army in large numbers. Soon the Mouse line gave way before the attack and the whole army fled for cover. The privates easily slipped into their holes, but the Mouse leaders could not squeeze through the narrow openings because of their head-dresses. Not one escaped the teeth of the hungry Weasels.
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Ryan Kellett '09.5 founded MiddBlog in 2006, posting for a whole year without anyone noticing except his online friends, Ronnie and Timmy. He spent eight months in the Middle Kingdom where he battled the great firewall of China. Ryan was the lead editor of MiddBlog for 2006-2007 and 2008-2009. He also posts at ryankellett.com, twitters at @rkellett. (posts)
Former Lead Editors:
Sarah McGowen '08 solo-authored MiddBlog in the 2007-2008 school year. She returned as a MiddBlog community writer for 2008-2009 and news editor based in Addison County. She has several Middlebury email addresses and you can find her non-online personality at Carol's Hungry Mind. She also writes advice columns for Hundreds of Heads and now posts on her own at the Sarah Show. (posts)
Emily Gullickson '10 is from Sioux Falls, SD and was the lead editor of MiddBlog in 2009-2010. She covered the Democratic National Convention 2008 for MiddBlog and the MiddDems. She as an International Studies Major, blogs at liberalwill.com, and twitters at @liberalwill. Word has it she supports Obama, but we're not sure. (posts)
Casey Mahoney '11, a desert-ite from the Arizona 'burbs turned Russian major, decided that writing for MiddBlog would only make sense while living out of the country. So, he packed his bags to leave the middle-of-nowhereness of the Green Mountain State for a year in Irkutsk in East Siberia. In addition to looking for relevant subject matter to contribute to MiddBlog, he'll be blogging about his time abroad and twittering at @caseymahoney. Casey was lead editor in Fall of 2010.( posts )
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Part 6 of a 6 part essay on the recent conflict in Georgia, its causes, and its potential implications.
If the West and the rest of the world do not want to see further Russian incursions into countries in Eastern Europe or the Caucasus, they will need to punish Russia more effectively for last month's incursion into Georgia than they have so far. Unfortunately, the West's options are constrained by the significant leverage Russia has attained over it. In particular, Western Europe has come to rely heavily on Russian energy exports: the European Union (EU) currently imports nearly half of its natural gas and 30% of its oil.[1] Russia has demonstrated in the past that it is willing to use its energy exports as a political tool, and so European nations are rightfully worried that if they respond too harshly to Russian actions in Georgia – like by imposing sanctions, perhaps – Russia may very well retaliate by halting the exportation of oil and natural gas to the said countries or by raising the prices of such resources. Either move would have a devastating effect on the economies of Europe.
Even the United States has had to rely on Russia in recent years. Sufficient Russian diplomatic pressure could potentially tip the scales in favor of or against the United States with regard to Iran, Sudan, and North Korea. Such support from Russia could not really be counted on, though, if the United States responds too forcefully to last month's invasion of Georgia.[2]
Despite the weight of Russia's leverage, Western rhetoric has at least been critical of Russia's aggression, with EU countries, particularly France, condemning Russian military operations and President Bush calling Russia's actions "unacceptable in the 21st century."[3]
China, meanwhile, has not overtly supported or condemned Russia: through a joint statement of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, China officially supported "the active role of Russia in assisting peace and cooperation in the region" but at the same time expressed "deep concern over the recent tensions surrounding the South Ossetia question and calls for the sides to peacefully resolve existing problems through dialogue."[4]
Still, the West can and should do more to express its discontent with Russia's recent actions towards Georgia. Rhetoric may effectively convey opinions and stir emotion, but it has limited practical effect. The option of expelling Russia from the G8 also does not seem very pragmatic and indeed might weaken the legitimacy of the organization. With sanctions seeming too risky and double-edged and direct military intervention absurd, the West should instead focus on rebuilding Georgia, particularly its infrastructure and military, and it should also not put an end to Georgia's as well as Ukraine's hopes for joining NATO (though at the same time it should entreat Georgian and Ukrainian leaders not to act so rashly in the future so as to lessen the chances of a repeat of last month's events in Georgia). In particular, the United States should continue to have military advisors train the Georgian military[5] and should start shipping more weapons to Georgia as well. Such actions would not directly punish Russia, but they would in effect undo some of the gains that Russia hoped to achieve by invading Georgia in the first place.
If nothing else, hopefully last month's events will push the West to reduce its reliance on Russia in the long term. For Europe, this means lessening its dependence on Russian energy by continuing to pursue alternatives to fossil fuels as well as to keep looking for energy routes (such as the Caucasus pipelines) that bypass Russia. For America, this means moving away from the highly personal relationship with Russia that Presidents Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Putin had cultivated with U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Instead, the United States should move back towards a stricter, more interest-based relationship with Russia.[6]
No matter what further action is taken, though, last month's Georgia episode has clearly been one of the greatest strains on the current international system of checks and balances. At the moment, the long term lesson from this incident has been that, with enough hard power, a country can do what it pleases without consequence. Indeed, in a way the United States itself has reinforced this impression with its fairly unilateral invasion of Iraq and conduct in its "war on terror."
Such an environment is eerily similar to that which existed in the years preceding WWII as the international community and the League of Nations did little to hinder the aggressive advances of Japan and Nazi Germany. This would eventually lead to the end of the set international order and of the League of Nations. Hopefully, a similar restructuring will not take place now.
With Russia, though, the rest of the world might get lucky. Russia's resurgence has been no Renaissance: it has not invested its oil and natural gas wealth into long term economic stability, and so its influence will likely wane as oil and natural gas fall out of use and favor.
The rise of powers such as India and China, though, seem inevitable. Perhaps the most enduring effect of last month's events in Georgia is what lessons these and other rising countries will take from them.
[1] http://www.heritage.org/Research/Europe/bg2083.cfm
[2] http://www.thewashingtonnote.com/archives/2008/08/why_we_need_to/
[3] http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/12/world/europe/12diplo.html
[4] http://www.wsws.org/articles/2008/sep2008/sco-s03.shtml
[5] http://www.redorbit.com/news/international/1525797/georgian_army_proves_to_be_no_match_for_the_russian/
[6] http://www.nsnetwork.org/node/933
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
The Georgia-Russia Conflict: Possible Responses and Long Term Impacts
Part 6 of a 6 part essay on the recent conflict in Georgia, its causes, and its potential implications.
Posted by Foreignpolicyer at 12:40 AM
Labels: Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, EU, Georgia, NATO, oil, Russia, South Ossetia, United States