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The Finger Lakes Flute Circle is meeting early for this month, Tuesday 7 July 2015, 6:30pm, in the Conference Room at the Brookside School (Brighton Parks & Recreation), 1680 S Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14618. This entrance on Winton Rd is south of Westfall Rd. The official address, 220 Idlewood Rd, takes you through the neighborhood streets to the alternate entrance on the other side of the building.
Beginners are encouraged and welcome. Beginner flutes will be available to try out. We will be playing Native American flutes, with percussion and drums.
$5 contribution is suggested, to help with MeetUp.com and room rental costs.
People of all experience levels have participated, from absolutely no experience to decades, and we all make beautiful music together. We look forward to seeing you.
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"You have cancer". Those words changed my life. After I heard them, all I could think was, "My daughter's only 8". It just over whelmed me. "How many dreams would I be able to help her make come true?".........
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Gross. This is the true story of my cancer journey. I've written it to say thank you to my daughter's hero, Taylor Swift, and to help and inspire others as they, too, battle cancer or invisible illness. Paying forward Taylor's kindness, my family donates 100% net profits to the cancer & invisible illness research and support cause of YOUR CHOICE. I sincerely hope our story is of help to you, or someone you love. -e :)
I enjoyed this book far more than I expected! Cancer is such a frightening topic and far more common than many of us know. Written in a very personal manner this story is very engaging! There is a good balance of information about Elizabeth's struggle with a rare form of cancer, she doesn't go to deep; yet she does provide links in the back of the book for those who want to learn more. Her search for Taylor Swift is just as balanced, enough information to make it interesting, without getting bogged down in details. There were many interesting turns of fate in that search and some serious genius moments!
I found one homonym error and one misplaced word. 4.9 stars is a very good score Dream Accomplished!
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A new thread of correspondence has arisen from my blogs on Luka Jantjie*. It deals with medals and badges relating to the Bechuanaland Field Force, and in particular with the Lang(e)berg Campaign.
WordPress does not permit the posting of pictures in comments, so I have created a new blog in response to Robin Scott, who commented on 29 January and later emailed a photo of the badge to me:
Robin does not know the history of this badge, but perhaps one of the readers of this blog may be able to help him. Robin, perhaps you could sign up to one of the websites dedicated to badge collecting, like this one. There are a lot of knowledgeable people on these sites and they seem like quite a friendly bunch too.
John Aldridge responded to Robin's query and emailed a picture of this badge to me:
Interesting to note the different spellings** for the same campaign.
John has also been researching memorials to the men who fell in the Bechuanaland Campaign, and has discovered virtually identical memorials in Kimberley and Cape Town. (St George's Cathedral).
We are currently investigating the possibility that there is another one in Grahamstown. Does anyone know of any other, similar, memorials in South Africa?
*In earlier blogs, I have used the spelling 'Jantje', but have since discovered that the correct spelling is 'Jantjie,' with the 'i'.
**On a lighter note, my maiden name was also subjected to various spellings. Once, I was asked to spell my surname, and responded, "Cooke, with an e". A few days later I received a letter addressed to Miss Koek.


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In Arthur Andersen LLP v. U.S., No. 04-368 (May 31, 2005), the Supreme Court reversed Andersen's conviction for violating 18 U.S.C. § 1512(b)(2)(A), which criminalizes "knowingly" persuading another person "corruptly" to withhold or alter documents for use in an official proceeding. Andersen employees destroyed documents pursuant to a document retention policy while an SEC investigation was getting under way.
The Court held that the jury instruction failed to convey the "corrupt persuasion" element of the offense. The Court noted the need to give this element a narrow meaning, noting that the mere persuasion of someone to withhold a document from a government proceeding is not inherently malign. The Court noted that the term "knowingly" applied to the phrase "corruptly persuades," and that accordingly only persons conscious of wrongdoing could be said to "knowingly . . corruptly persuade."
The words of the jury instruction failed to convey this meaning. The district court instructed the jury, at the government's insistence and over the defendant's objection, that the "knowingly" element of the offense would be satisfied if the evidence showed an intent to "impede" an investigation. But to "impede" encompasses conduct which is not "corrupt." The use of the word "impede" meant that the word "corruptly" word in the statute provided no limit on convicting a person merely because he withheld information from the government.
Further, citing U.S. v. Aguilar, the government noted that the impeded proceeding had to be foreseen. "A 'knowingly corrupt persuader' cannot be someone who persuades others to shred documents under a document retention policy when he does not have in contemplation any particular official proceeding in which those documents might be material."
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viral and and autoimmune disorders.
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research services catering to small and start-up biotech companies.
Nutra Pharma Corp. announced today that it has settled its lawsuit against Bio Therapeutics Inc. The settlement provides Nutra Pharma Corp. the unlimited licensing rights to critical intellectual property of Bio Therapeutics, including US Patent No. 5,989,857 Polypeptide Compositions and Methods, covering all proteins modified by the reduction of intermolecular disulfide bonds resulting in modified biological activity; Immunokine Composition and Method (patent-pending), which claims are centered around alpha-Immunokine derived from alpha-cobratoxin and focuses on the native protein anti-cholinergic agents that could be employed in diagnostics, prophylactics or therapeutics for HIV infection; Buccal Delivery System (patent-pending), which claims include identifying the active mucosal enhancer, its combination with therapeutic agents and the mode of delivery through aerosol.
Nutra Pharma now has two primary technology platforms from which it intends to develop multiple products. The first, a patented method for altering the three dimensional structure of certain proteins and peptides that results in the preservation of receptor-binding characteristics. The binding of specialized signaling proteins and peptides to cell surface receptors is an important part in the pathogenesis and progression of many different diseases. By modifying peptides which do not activate the normal biochemical pathways necessary for disease progression, powerful therapeutic agents could restore normal function to diseased tissue or exert a beneficial immunomodulatory effect.
The second major technology platform is an innovative aerosolized drug delivery system which greatly enhances the permeability of the mucous membranes found in the mouth and throat, thus allowing for the easy and efficient systemic delivery into the bloodstream of a much wider variety of proteins and peptides without frequent and painful injections.
The settlement also provides for the license of a patented foam delivery system developed by Bio Therapeutics for use in the delivery of Nutra Pharma's wound healing treatment, and information relative to a wound healing treatment developed by Nutra Pharma and Bio Therapeutics, based on a patented delivery system; US Patent No. 5,512,278 Ointment Base Suitable for Pharmaceutical Preparations, which encompasses the formulation of a cream base with demonstrated ability to incorporate therapeutic proteins in a stable environment. The settlement acknowledges that the wound healing technology is the intellectual property of Nutra Pharma.
"Nutra Pharma is aggressively pursuing its strategy of identifying and acquiring intellectual property in the biotech and biopharma arena," said Rik Deitsch, Nutra Pharma's Chief Executive Officer. "The result of our litigation with Bio Therapeutics Inc. gives Nutra Pharma the technology and patent portfolio it desired, while saving Nutra Pharma shareholders dilution of 11,730,889 additional shares that would have been issued under the Bio Therapeutics Inc. acquisition agreement and 17 million more shares that would have been issued pursuant to our financial commitment with Bio Therapeutics," he added.
Nutra Pharma Corp. began its biotech acquisition strategy by effecting a 20-1 forward split of its common stock, from 2 million shares to 40 million shares in November, 2001. Its first acquisition of 100% of Nutra Pharma, Inc. was for the purpose of acquiring the worldwide rights to distribute a wound-healing product. This transaction involved the issuance of 4.5 million new shares and a capital expenditure of $1.75 million. This license was superseded by a joint venture agreement between the company and Terra Bio Pharma, for which the company was to own 50% of the use patents to the wound-healing product to be developed as well as the distribution. This agreement also involved a commitment by the company to pay fees in the amount of $1.74 million and a minimum $15,000 per month purchase obligation. By the end of 2002, both the original transaction and the license agreement were rescinded, and Nutra Pharma has since then successfully recovered 4.1 million of the 4.5 million shares invested. Nutra Pharma intends to take legal action to recover the remaining 400,000 shares.
Nutra Pharma went on to develop, with Bio Therapeutics, Inc., its own wound healing treatment, using a delivery system designed by Bio Therapeutics. In August 2002, the company closed the first phase of its acquisition agreement of 100% of the common stock of Bio Therapeutics, Inc., and issued 9,156,961 shares of Nutra Pharma common stock issued to Bio Therapeutics' shareholders in escrow, out of a total of 11,730,889 shares to be issued for closing the acquisition. This transaction involved the expenditure of approximately $700,000 for operating expenses of Bio Therapeutics, with a continuing commitment to finance its ongoing operations with a minimum capital infusion of $1.5 million. In April 2003, Bio Therapeutics withdrew from the acquisition agreement due to Nutra Pharma's reluctance to further finance the transaction, and Nutra Pharma subsequently recovered and cancelled the 9,156,961 shares issued and brought the lawsuit to recover its expenses.
"The settlement of the Bio Therapeutics lawsuit marks the successful completion of Nutra Pharma's initial acquisition strategy. Nutra Pharma, Inc. and the joint venture with Terra Bio Pharma were transactions originally entered into to develop a wound-healing product. The transaction with Bio Therapeutics was entered into for the purpose of acquiring the MS and HIV treatment technology. With this settlement, Nutra Pharma has the full use of the intellectual property which was the purpose of its acquisitions," said Zirk Engelbrecht, Chairman. "The result of these transactions is that Nutra Pharma has a current balance of outstanding stock of 44,086,328, which the company believes will be reduced by an additional 2.3 million shares due to legal measures being taken by Nutra Pharma. The company has accomplished the goals it sought in the acquisitions, at a potential net cost to the company of only approximately 2 million shares, and has, at the same time, eliminated significant company debt and financial commitments totaling over $4 million," added Mr. Engelbrecht.
Nutra Pharma intends to integrate synergies in its intellectual property portfolio to monetize its product development pipeline. The pending Infectech acquisition will add 32 additional patents to Nutra Pharma's portfolio. Infectech's shareholders are expected to vote on the transaction at its shareholder meeting in October, which involves the issuance of up to approximately 6.2 million Nutra Pharma shares.
Infectech specializes in the development and production of diagnostic kits used in the rapid identification of disease-causing pathogens. Infectech's patented and proprietary biotechnology identifies some of the deadliest pathogens known to man, including those associated with Pseudomonas, the major cause of death in intensive care and burn units, Mycobacterium avium intracellulare (MAI), a bacterial infection most associated with AIDS patients, and Mycrobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria responsible for the tuberculosis infection, termed the most deadly infection in the world.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words or phrases "would be," "will allow," "intends to," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements." Actual results could differ materially from those projected in Nutra Pharma's ("the Company") business plan. The Company's business is subject to various risks, which are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Receiving licenses to intellectual property in the settlement with Bio Therapeutics should not be construed as an indication in any way whatsoever of the value of the Company or its common stock. The Company's filings may be accessed at the SEC's Edgar system at www.sec.gov. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. The Company cautions readers not to place reliance on such statements. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, we do not undertake, and we specifically disclaim any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement.


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Air pollution, heat and cerebrovascular disease
Scientific sessions, PRBB CRG Conferences
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Department of Epidemiology, Brown University. Rhode Island, USA
Gregory Wellenius, from the Department of Epidemiology at Brown University in Rhode Island, US, is interested in studying environmental determinants of cardiovascular disease. His work has primarily focused on studying the effects of ambient air pollution on the risk of cardiovascular events and its effects on cardiovascular physiology. He uses tools from the fields of epidemiology and toxicology to evaluate the association between environmental exposures and disease, identify subgroups of the population that may be particularly susceptible, and elucidate the physiologic mechanisms for the observed effects.
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I've been experimenting off and on with young green jackfruit ever since I heard of jackfruit carnitas. Harvested before it has a chance to become sweet, green jackfruit "shreds" as it cooks until it has an uncanny resemblance to pulled pork. It doesn't have much flavor itself, which makes it ideal for soaking up the flavors of barbecue sauce, curry, Thai chile and lime, or anything else you throw at it.
It's fairly easy to find canned jackfruit in stores specializing in Indian and Asian groceries. Look for it to be labeled "Young Green Jackfruit" and be sure that it's packed in water or brine, not syrup. You will also notice cans of ripe jackfruit, but don't be tempted to substitute them or you will wind up making a barbecue or "crab" cake that tastes like dessert. Ugh.
I have to admit that I wasn't very satisfied with my first experiment with jackfruit. I simmered it in barbeque sauce for a while and served it on buns, and while the "meat" was nice and shreddy, it didn't provide the satiety of a protein-rich barbeque made with tempeh, tofu, or beans. In other words, both my husband and I were still ravenous after we'd devoured all the jackfruit.
Jackfruit alone is very low in calories–a whole can, depending on the brand, may contain only 60 calories–so it's great for adding volume to a dish without adding calories, but in my opinion, it needs more than just a sauce to make it a meal. It works best if combined with a protein-rich food like tofu to make it more filling and add nutrients.
In this recipe I used it to add flakiness and texture to my "crab" cakes (remember my okara and green curry versions?) I experimented with two variations, one with tofu and the other with beans, for a soy-free option, and both did a good job of holding the jackfruit burgers together. My daughter and I preferred the lighter texture of the tofu version, while my husband liked the density of the cakes made with great northern beans. In both, the jackfruit adds a flakiness that is eerily similar to crab cakes.
Jackfruit "Crab" Cakes
- 1 small onion
- 1 20-ounce can young green jackfruit in water or brine , rinsed and well drained
- 14 ounces firm tofu or 1 15-ounce can white beans , drained
- 2 tablespoons dried arame , crushed
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (or more to taste)
- 2 large cloves garlic , pressed
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (or salt to taste)
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard , any variety
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup oatmeal (quick or regular oats) or quinoa flakes, uncooked)
- Breading , optional (see below)
- Chop the onion finely in food processor and place it in a medium bowl. Drain the jackfruit and rinse it well and add it to the processor. Pulse until it is broken into rough pieces about 1/2-inch in size; keep it fairly coarse and be careful not to grind it into a paste. Add it to the onions.
- Place the tofu or white beans into the processor along with all remaining ingredients except oatmeal and breading. Pulse to crumble the tofu finely and distribute the seasonings. Add the tofu mixture to the bowl along with the oatmeal, and stir well to combine with the jackfruit and onions. Refrigerate for about 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. If you are using a breading (see note below), spread it on a large plate.
- Scoop up about 1/3 cup of the burger mixture and shape it into a patty. Place it into the breading, if desired, sprinkle a little breading on top, and gently pat into the top and sides. Carefully place it on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining mixture. Bake for 20 minutes. Carefully turn over each cake and bake for another 20 minutes. Serve alone with tartar sauce and spicy ketchup or on a bun.
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Cosy two bedroom ground floor apartment for holiday rentals in Señorio de Gonzaga. Gated community with designated parking, just a short drive to all amenities including Puerto Banús and the beach.
The apartment comprises a fully equipped kitchen to the left and a combined living and dining area with dining space for four people and a comfortable sofa and TV area leading out to the terrace. The terrace has an outdoor dining area and offers a small grassed area too. As you enter the apartment to the right you will find two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Sleeps four people.
Please note that the majority of outdoor community swimming pools will be closed to the public around mid-September in Spain. This is in order to carry out maintenance checks, treatments and renovations etc. Nordica can therefore not guarantee access to any community swimming pool from September onwards. Please contact us for further information in this respect before making a reservation during low season (15th September - 15th June).
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TheGoldenTyranno posted a topic in Social interactionLeaving the below for historical purposes: So earlier this morning I was in the shower mast... uh, I mean washing my hair and I started wondering how in hell's name did I become the obnoxious idiot I am today other than growing up watching SpongeBob of course. I think I've concluded being a very suppressed by the book JROTC stick in the mud because that was what was expected caused me to take a major reverse course when I grew up and I rebelled against all that. Just look at me at age 16 vs age 21. I would have obeyed orders and respected authority then but now I can actually be happy and enjoy my life. Frankly, though my 16-year-old self if he could see me now, would be thinking how the hell did I become a hippie?


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On 9/11 Debra Allen wrote: Love and Respect – Seemed simple, straight forward enough. Then I read this book and it hurt my feelings!As a wife, I think I do the "love" part pretty good --- but it's the "respect" part that husbands need. And so my quest began.In this marriage-transforming book, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' ... We need Love AND Respect - Dr. Emerson Eggerichs


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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Heroes for Sale - 1933
Gone finally, or overwritten at least, was that era, not innocent, but world weary, when the loss and the futility of war was still felt so keenly. Richard Barthelmess shows the many sides of being a veteran. This is not so much a welcome home story as it is a what do you do now story. We begin in the trenches, and we end on a long lonely road to nowhere.
Westcott brings the German officer back to headquarters and is proclaimed a hero. This is a film that could have been divided into two or three different movies, because there's a lot happening that is very interesting in terms of the illustrating great demons we carry around. Mr. Westcott is a perfect case study. He is a poster boy for that old line from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar", "cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." Westcott's fear at being found out dogs him this entire movie.
The first time we think he might be exposed is when the German officer is being interrogated in German by an American officer, and the German glances at Westcott with a wry, mocking smile, as if he knows that this coward, who did not capture him, is getting the credit for being a hero. We wonder if the German will tell. Westcott suffers agonies wondering.
Meanwhile the valiant that taste of death but once, Barthelmess, we discover is not dead. Westcott thought he was and we thought he was, but he was captured by Germans and he was brought to a hospital behind enemy lines.
Here we see another aspect in a war movie that we would not see again for many, many years, and that is a humanistic, if not exactly empathetic view of the enemy. We see the Germans have their hospital and they treat the enemy as they would their own soldiers. They are not the monsters we seen the World War I posters. They are overburdened and overworked and desperately trying to save lives.
After the Armistice there is a prisoner exchange, and the German officer in charge of the hospital tells Barthelmess that he may go home. He gives him morphine to take because Barthelmess still has slivers of schrapnel in his spine which causes him great pain. Barthelmess is thankful, respectful, and they part like gentlemen.
We see what is probably a newsreel shot of a troopship coming home. Here, Westcott meets up with Richard Barthelmess again unexpectedly. The sick expression comes over Westcott's face and he knows that he will have to come clean with this secret he carries, if not with the world, at least with Mr. Barthelmess. He confesses what he did, but Barthelmess has a nonchalant attitude towards it and lets him off the hook. He doesn't care. He says, "I've been in the shadow of death so long. Nothing seems very important anymore."
It is an admirable sentiment and probably common to most soldiers after seeing absolute hell. They've seen the worst in they are not looking for the best anymore, just a little peace.
James Murray, who we last saw in this post on "The Crowd" (1928). We mentioned the unfortunate circumstances of both his career and his life that took place a few years after this film was made. Since "The Crowd" was a silent movie, this film is the first time I've heard him speak. I was surprised to hear he sounds something like George Brent.
Westcott the hero goes home to a hero's welcome and Barthelmess goes home with a dependence on morphine. Westcott is a rich boy; his father owns the bank. Barthelmess works as a teller, and we see him behind the bars of his teller's cage looking for all like he is in jail.
We see how these words sting his son, who is the real coward. Barthelmess finally does hysterically spill the beans when he is cornered, about the son's cowardice, defending his drug habit by saying he got wounded while his son did nothing.
For a moment we think Westcott is finally exposed, but his father won't believe the accusation. Westcott won't admit to it, either. He dismisses Barthelmess's words as the "ravings of a dope fiend."
Barthelmess is sent to the state narcotics farm for several months. When he is released, we see by his file card that his morphine habit is cured, and we see from Barthelmess' stroll around the cemetery that his mother has died in the meantime.
Now he heads to Chicago for a new start, and now we have what could be a completely different movie. Some aspects of this film are very similar to Paul Muni's experiences in "I Was a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" (1932). One could make a lot of comparisons.
"Gold Diggers of 1933", and her father, Charley Grapewin, run a small hole-in-the-wall diner and a rent rooms upstairs. Aline is her usual sharp but nice girl with snappy dialogue and a heart of gold. A plain Jane in whom no one is interested romantically, but probably should be. When Barthelmess comes in asking for a room, she brings him upstairs and tests the mattress out for him by vigorously bouncing on it, while Barthlemess watches incrediously in one of those naughty/innocent moments.
Loretta Young, with her large pale eyes and enormous smile also rooms here, Barthelmess, no surprise, is smitten by her. Another roomer is a German Communist, played by Robert Barrat who was probably one of the funnier people in this movie.
She says no, "just trying not to look like the family". A great line, and a great delivery.
In a bittersweet scene, Loretta and Barthelmess are preparing to go out on the town and they ask Aline to come with them. She is excited about going out, leaving the drudgery of running the place and looking after pa for a few hours to be with people her own age.
Loretta and Barthelmess marry and they have a little boy. Barthelmess is a success in business. Communist Mr. Barrat, who is an engineer, invents a machine to use in the laundry business. It will increase production. He comes to Barthelmess for help to promote and to get investors. Both see this wonderful machine as a benefit for employees. They will have more leisure time, and their work will be easier. They sell this machine to Grant Mitchell, and he agrees that no one will be fired, no salaries will be cut. A little Depression-era message.
But the illusion of utopia is shattered when a new owner takes over and does what new owners do: fires employees because who needs them with this great new machine?
We get a shot of the factory. There are few people at work, and those that are working at menial jobs, which do not require their intelligence or their creativity. They push buttons.
A riot of unemployed workers breaks out. I've read where director William Wellman hired real hobos for the fight scene, which one can believe because it is very realistic. There is one shot of Loretta Young, trying to struggle her way through the crowd looks as if she's in real danger. Barthelmess tries to stop the riot. Loretta gets beaten and trampled to death in a shocking scene of implied violence hidden by some quick cuts. Several others are killed, and Barthelmess is sent to jail for five years for being an agitator.
Conversely, Barthelmess's conscience is weighed down by the idea of people being thrown out of work. But the Communist has proven a valuable and trusty steward, because he saved Barthelmess' royalties for him in a bank account, and now Barthelmess has a nice nest egg for the rest of his life.
They do a nice job aging Barthelmess. He looks haggard, not so baby faced when he was a young soldier out of the trenches. It's not too much or overdone, but you can see the lines in his face, the dark circles under his eyes.
Barrat calls them lazy moochers. Barthelmess gives Aline his bankbook and tells her to run her soup kitchen with his money. But the Communists has no use for charity. He says it is like a snowball that keeps growing and growing. If you feed them once they will always return. He says, "If I was running the world I would kill anybody that needed anything."
This character has made the most amazing transformation in the history of the movies since Scrooge became a good guy. Communist, to capitalist, to fascist. A little more movie message here, but couched in clownishness.
Barthelmess, an ex-convict now smeared as a Red for having been involved in the labor riot, becomes the target of vigilante squads, self-important bullies with too much time on their hands, who run him out of town and grab a few Italians, too, because most likely they are Reds. Proof is not essential when you hate.
Barthelmess leaves Chicago, and like many other hobos in the Great Depression, rides the rails from one hobo jungle to another. In one he meets up again with Gordon Westcott. The "hero" is just out of jail for bank fraud, and his father who had been stealing from the bank for years, has shot himself to avoid prosecution. Westcott explains his father's thievery "is just one of those things. When you start, you can't stop." It is ironic, and we think of Barthelmess' drug habit long ago.
Ward Bond has a small cameo as one of the hobos in the jungle. It is rainy and muddy, just like when they were in the trenches years ago. The end of the movie is like where they began. Westcott still carries on his shoulders the guilt of his cowardice. But Barthelmess no longer cares, and if Westcott ever gains any absolution it is in the way his long ago human act of fear no longer matters in a world where even the World War no longer matters.
But Barthelmess, though not exactly an optimist, has a more fatalistic and practical approach. He brings up FDR's inaugural address (President Roosevelt was just beginning his first term when this film was released), and thinks things will iron themselves out in the end. He thinks America will come back stronger than ever.
And when the police raid their hobo jungle and move them on farther down the road, Barthelmess looks up and notes happily that it has stopped raining. He has a soldier's fatalism, the kind you get when you've seen the worst. And you don't expect the best anymore, just a little comfort will do.
As the movie ends, we look into the eyes of his son. A boy who idolizes his father, a distant figure who supports the soup kitchen where Aline is raising him. We look into the eyes of the future. He says he wants to be just like his dad.
We know he probably won't be, because the circumstances of his life will be different. The circumstances in which we live have a way of making all of us who we are, for better or for worse, some of us rise above it and some of us do not.
He will be old enough to fight in World War II, but they don't know that yet, because this movie was made in 1933, and we all knew that there wouldn't be any more wars after the War to End All Wars.
6 comments:
- Raquelle said...
I totally forgot about this movie! Richard Barthelmess had a very special talent for ripping my heart out. He can make me sympathize with any of his characters because he there is just something so empathetic about him. I remember being really angry throughout this movie because of the various injustices! It's definitely one to watch again. Thanks for this.
- November 11, 2010 at 9:03 AM
- Jacqueline T Lynch said...
Hi, Raquelle, thanks for stopping by. I like Richard Barthelmess, too. I agree, a very emphathetic Everyman. Also (and this is an odd thought, I know) probably one of the few short actors who was not relegated to comic roles or sidekick roles merely because of his height. He retains his dignitiy in any situation, no matter what actor or actress towers over him.
- November 11, 2010 at 10:17 AM
- Judy said...
Great review - I especially like your comments on the changing relationship between Barthelmess and Westcott's characters, and also agree on your comparison with 'They Made Me a Fugitive'. I wrote about this film at my blog a few months ago, as I'm (very slowly!) working my way through William Wellman's films - I think this one has a powerful performance by Barthelmess and some devastating scenes, like the early one where he is in the bank and looking hopelessly out through the bars, which you have picked out in a still. I've read that the studio told Wellman to put in the upbeat references to FDR, as with the changed ending he was forced to use for another of his Depression movies, 'Wild Boys of the Road' - but here the ending doesn't really feel all that upbeat, as, whatever his words, Barthelmess is last seen still eking out a bleak existence. I found Robert Barrat a bit annoying in this movie, but he is great as a mentally ill strongman in another Wellman pre-Code, Lilly Turner, where, again, he does a German accent. Anyway, thank you for posting this great piece.
- November 11, 2010 at 5:09 PM
- Jacqueline T Lynch said...
Thank you Judy, for a great deal of insight and information. I urge everyone to go check out Judy's blog,"Movie Classics" here: http://movieclassics.wordpress.com/.
This film, as you know, has all the earmarks of Wellman and of the early 1930s Warner Bros. movies with their gritty depictions of the human condition. What amazed me is tough guy Wellman's gentle handling of the Aline MacMahon character. She has a larger role than Loretta Young, and she plays her part with intelligence and sensitivity.
The Westcott character interested me very much as well. I would have liked to have seen more of him in the film.
Good luck plowing through Wellman's films. I'll look forward to reading your posts.
- November 11, 2010 at 5:31 PM
- Judy said...
Thanks very much, Jacqueline. I suspect I slightly overlooked both the Westcott and MacMahon characters in focusing on Barthelmess and Young - but I agree they are both very interesting. Despite his tough guy image, I've found that Wellman is surprisingly sympathetic to women characters in many of his 1930s films. I'm enjoying reading your blog a lot and look forward to following your future posts, too.
- November 12, 2010 at 2:55 AM
- Jacqueline T Lynch said...
Thanks so much for kind words, Judy.
- November 12, 2010 at 7:41 AM


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It's finally cooled off in Houston, and we wanted to share this yummy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Recipe! This recipe is Vegetarian. So, you can keep it that way, or add in some ground turkey or ground venison if you have any hunters in the fam. Chili is the best for this time of year! So, get to cookin' & get cozy!
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, chipotle and salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the sweet potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add beans, tomatoes and lime juice; increase heat to high and return to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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A growing number of Last Mile and First Mile delivery startups are showing a bright ray of hope for the logistics industry in India.
Looking to create a value ecosystem, these startups are focusing on working with sellers in organised and unorganised sectors, becoming the link that improves their logistical cost efficiency simultaneously.
The first and last mile of product distribution are very crucial to any retailer. The first mile refers to the movement of products from a retailer to a courier service or to anyone who will take these goods to their final users; and the last mile refers to this final movement of products to their final users.
Both of these aspects involve many processes including storage, transportation, etc and can be addressed by an efficient logistics industry.
In India, logistics is not only growing but also has tremendous potential because of an ever-increasing demand. But, there's a lot left undone.
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India's logistics industry is the kind that works long hours during the day and has a hard time sleeping at night because it's fretting about work. Despite of being a fast growing market, with a turnover of about $120 billion, logistics in the country has been riddled with inefficient traditional practices and an acute lack of innovation. Around $45 billion are lost annually due to these inefficiencies.
It is interesting to note that while we continue struggling to ensure the right infrastructure for logistics, courier companies in the West are themselves innovating to smoothen out their last mile.
In Germany, for example, DHL – a first mile courier service – set up 'Packstations' more than five years ago to allow customers to pick up their packets using a customer card. The idea was to get customers to pick up their own parcels & DHL would deposit their parcel at the nearest drop box and inform them via text or email; the consumer would then get their parcels from these Packstations using their customer cards.
The environment in India looks poised for change as budding entrepreneurs are now bringing a wave of technology with them. Currently, the sector's biggest problem is that of capacity under utilization which ends up increasing the overall logistical cost. Imagine the cost of storing, packing and delivering your online purchase to, say, Flipkart and compare it to the cost of the same for your weekly fix of groceries to your local vendor.
The industry needs an environment that connects both their economies to decrease their logistical headache.
The Last Mile problem
The last mile often poses most problems for any retailer. For example, if at the time of delivery, the customer is not at home or is out of reach, it costs the company crucial time and money. It also exposes the goods to the risk of damage, theft, etc.
Further, with increasing internet penetration and a sharp rise in numbers of online buyers, such instances are only increasing.
Sometimes, there are other risks involved in the delivery process. Amazon and Flipkart, for example, have declined customers from Uttar Pradesh in the past because of consumer malpractice.
In logistical terms, this final struggle to get the product to its customer is known as the "last mile problem." Transport makes up for a huge chunk of the last mile problem. 75% of commercial vehicles in this sector in India are owned by small fleet operators. Furthermore, there is an acute lack of proper road and rail infrastructure. And to top it all, most of these fall in the unorganised sector.
Research shows that just about 1% logistics players in India fall in the organised sector. The resultant dominance of the unorganised sector exposes the entire industry to a vicious cycle of inefficient utilisation of resources, corruption and suboptimal services.
The unorganised sector also brings with it wage labourers who play a very important role in the last mile. They could be your delivery men, tempo services, etc and even they are plagued with problems like incompetent wages and lack of infrastructure.
Upcoming first and last mile startups are attempting to create an ecosystem where better economies of the organised sector help improve the wages and available resources of the unorganised sector. At the same time, they are benefiting the organised sector by taking away the headache of that last mile.
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Studies show that e-retail is set to see a 72% jump in average annual spend by Indian online consumers in 2016. The right ecosystems stand to benefit SMEs, large retailers and even vegetable vendors and small restaurants.
At 13% of the GDP, India's logistics spend is already one of the highest in the world – second only to China.
A host of government initiatives like 'Make In India' and the implementation of goods and services tax is expected to bring an influx of money in the industry. Better financials can go a long a way in improving the efficiency of logistics with better warehouses, fleets and allied services.
Another positive is the improvement in the country's GDP and an increased focus on improving roads and rail freight corridors.
Considering the extent of growth opportunities and such administrative initiatives, budding startups are on the precipice of completely changing the face on India's logistics with just the right mix of technology and managerial skills.
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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can challenge our best intentions. Don't let your hectic schedule interfere with physical activity. Find ways to sneak in exercise even when you're busy.
- Power shop – Spend 10-15 minutes briskly walking through the mall before you start your shopping.
- Take the stairs – At work, the mall, the airport—wherever they are present—opt for the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator.
- Stage a walk-out – A brisk walk before dinner will have everyone looking forward to a warm meal. Together, your friends and family will get their metabolism going, lower their blood sugar levels, and work up a hearty appetite.
- Family time is fun time – Teach good fitness habits to your kids while accumulating benefits for yourself.
- Make a new holiday tradition – Play a family-friendly game of kickball or tag football on the holiday or the day after. Give everyone something else to look forward too than just food.
- To give is to receive – Holidays are about giving, and one of the best ways to give is to volunteer your time. Many communities offer opportunities to rake leaves or shovel snow for the elderly or disabled. This volunteer work is sure to make you sweat.
- Crank up the tunes and dance – With everyone home for the holidays, it's a great time to turn up that jazzy holiday music and kick up your heels. Dancing burns lots of calories and can help you beat those winter blues!
These are all simple and easy ways to burn a few extra calories for when the holidays leave us in a daze. What other ways can you find to be more active throughout the day?


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