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The PWA have issued this statement and event changes for the 2014 calendar:
As some of you are aware, the 2014 Formula Windsurfing World Championships are scheduled for dates that clash with the longstanding Ulsan PWA World Cup in Korea. Although the Korean event has run on roughly the same dates for the last 6 years, and despite the fact that the FW Class were informed of the dates for Korea in May of last year, no action was taken by the FW Class to avoid the clash. The reasons for this are unclear, but after some intensive discussion and with the generous assistance of UBC and Ulsan City – our event partners in Korea – we have been able to move the Korean event back by one week and it will now take place from the 10th – 16th May 2014, allowing sailors that wish to, to participate in the Formula Worlds and the PWA Event.
Unfortunately, despite confirmation and prior assurances to the contrary, we have been informed by the organisers of the Austria event that there will not be a PWA contest at Podersdorf this year. The organisers are citing overwhelming pressure from the event sponsors to change to a Kite Racing event. This is a sad loss to the Freestyle tour for 2014 although it will be offset by the addition of Margarita and Bonaire which will bring a whole new dimension to the calendar.
Further updates will follow as news becomes available.
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In days where shootings in the workplace and casual violence in shopping malls are commonplace, the seventies look like the good old days. "A Feast of Snakes" by Harry Crews challenges that notion with a novel brimming with angst, loathing, and yes, violence. Crews takes on the myth of the all-powerful white man by showing white men who, due to poverty and geography, are denied access to that power and have few outlets to vent their frustration.
The story takes place in a small town in Georgia called Mystic over the course of a weekend featuring an annual snake hunt, the Rattlesnake Roundup. Joe Lon Mackey organizes the hunt each year, as his father (also named Joe Lon) did before him. In high school, Joe Lon played football, winning titles and leading his team. He was destined for greatness, but thwarted by poor grades from going on to play college football. He remains trapped in his small town, taking over his father's bootleg liquor store and trapping rattle snakes. At times his dissatisfaction with his life leads him to drive to a secluded area and howl until he is hoarse.
Anger and frustration consume Joe Lon and the other men in this novel. They believe the world owes them and they intend to collect. Every scene in this book displays a need for power. Joe Lon's father trains pitbulls for fighting and keeps his son on a tight leash. The town sheriff lost his leg in Vietnam and regains his feeling of masculinity by forcing himself upon the disenfranchised African-American women in town. Joe Lon engages in humiliating acts with his former high school girlfriend within shouting distance of his current abused wife, Elfie.
The women in "A Feast of Snakes" serve as plot devices and little else. Joe Lon's ex-girlfriend, Berenice, illustrates life outside of Mystic. She returns from college for the Roundup with a new boyfriend. A preppy boy who, as Joe Lon says, "plays debate." Joe Lon married Elfie when Berenice went to college, quickly impregnating her twice. Elfie pales in comparison to Berenice, and Joe Lon views her as another failure. Two other women in the book find solace in madness. The rest are mere trollops. The caricatures can be forgiven, however, as this book unapologetically concerns itself with men. The point of view rarely comes from a female character, and when it does, the woman is insane. Women viewed through the lens of these men can only be one-note.
Other authors have written about men who feel at odds with the world. Crews' characters stand out by being poor and Southern, with very little agency outside of their small town. They feel powerless despite hearing all their lives that the world belongs t them. This attitude exists today as well. While marketing and media cater to the white male, the poor, uneducated white man feels ignored. Unable to articulate how they feel and unsure how to expend their fury, they turn to violence.
Unlike many modern uses of violence in literature, the underlying rage in the characters of "A Feast of Snakes" is palpable. We see this particularly in Joe Lon. Crews allows access to Joe Lon's thoughts as he makes decisions. We see his angst over the way he treats his wife and his attempts to curb his abusive behavior. Crews pulls off the difficult feat of making an abusive man a sympathetic character. Joe Lon's character has been crafted so the reader understands the emotion behind his extreme act of violence at the crescendo.
We also see how violence begets violence. Joe Lon's dad abused his wife, and now Joe Lon abuses his. The sheriff rapes a woman, threatening her with a rattlesnake, and reaches a grim demise. The men in this book feel entitled because they have always been allowed to do whatever they like, without consequence, until they leave the confines of their provincial Southern town.
When Harry Crews passed away on March 28th, many of his books were out of print and difficult to find. With his passing, his books have re-entered the public consciousness. Crews gave voice to the people he grew up with and knew the best. He allowed people to understand the particular mindset of men who have been told the world belongs to them, only to be rebuffed each time they try to collect. In Crews' oeuvre, "A Feast of Snakes" stands out as a glimpse into the inner workings of the "ignorant redneck." As long as the myth of the all powerful white man continues, "A Feast of Snakes" will resonate.
Harry Eugene Crews (7 June 1935 – 28 March 2012) was an American novelist, playwright, short story writer and essayist.
He was born in Bacon County, Georgia in 1935 and served in the Marines during the Korean War. He attended the University of Florida on the GI Bill, but dropped out to travel. Eventually returning to the university, Harry finally graduated and moved his wife, Sally, and son, Patrick Scott, to Jacksonville where he taught Junior High English for a year.
Crews returned to Gainesville and the university to work on his master's in English Education. It was during this period that he and Sally divorced for the first time. Harry continued his studies, graduated, and – denied entrance into UF's Creative Writing program – took a teaching position at Broward Community College in the subject of English. It was here in south Florida that Harry convinced Sally to return to him, and they were re-married. A second son, Byron, was born to them in 1963. He returned to University of Florida in 1968 not as a student, but as a member of the faculty in Creative Writing. Crews formerly taught in the creative writing program at the University of Florida. In 1964, Patrick Scott drowned in a neighbor's pool. This proved to be too heavy a burden on the family, and Harry and Sally were once again divorced.
His first published novel, The Gospel Singer, appeared in 1968. His novels include: A Feast of Snakes, The Hawk is Dying, Body, Scar Lover, The Knockout Artist, Karate Is A Thing of the Spirit, All We Need of Hell, The Mulching of America, Car, and Celebration. He published a memoir in 1978 titled A Childhood: The Biography of a Place. Crews wrote essays for Esquire, Playboy, and Fame. He had a column in Esquire called "Grits" for fourteen months in the 1970s, where he covered such topics as cockfighting and dog fighting. Harry had a tattoo on his right arm which said: "How do you like your blue eyed boy Mr. Death" (from the poem Buffalo Bill's by e.e. cummings) beneath a skull.
The University of Georgia acquired Harry Crews's papers in August 2006. The archive includes manuscripts and typescripts of his fiction, correspondence, and notes made by Crews while on assignment.
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In addition, upstairs on one side is a studio/music room. Photos don't do justice but it's bigly.
On the other side we have mother-in-law thing going... Except it has more bedrooms and square feet than my house and garage combined.
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To the Editor: On behalf of the Warwick Public Schools WISE Union Maintenance Grounds Crew, we would like to respond to the recent comments made by NEFL Coach Mike Fratus in the Sports section of last week's Beacon. Mr. Fratus complained about the
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Warwick Public Schools WISE Union Maintenance Grounds Crew, we would like to respond to the recent comments made by NEFL Coach Mike Fratus in the Sports section of last week's Beacon.
Mr. Fratus complained about the Veterans field conditions. For the record, Mr. Fratus had requested use of the fields via paperwork for one night only, Thursday, July 25 only a few days before. No game took place that night. The teams proceeded to play on Friday night and all day Saturday without the appropriate approved paperwork.
On Wednesday and Thursday in preparation for the game Thursday night, the WPS Grounds Crew cut the field at the summer appropriate height of four inches to maintain the field integrity based on summer weather conditions. The field was fertilized and the infield was raked.
Mr. Fratus acknowledged that he and others took it upon themselves to cut the grass. They did so with their own push mower from the third base infield, behind home plate, to first base close to the outfield. The grass was cut under three inches, resulting in grass clippings all over the infield and the base paths. They went inside the press box, which was unlocked by someone with a key, unknown at this time, and used WPS equipment, such as the wheelbarrow and rake to rake up some of the grass clippings, which were dumped into our clay pile that is used for the infield where they also left the wheelbarrow. They used WPS bags of chalk to line the field and made a mess doing so. The teams used the dugouts and left garbage, bottles and cups all over the field and parking lot. On Saturday, someone unlocked the gate to the baseball field and let a New England Frozen Lemonade truck drive onto the field to sell lemonade during the games. After the game was over, the organization left the gate open and unlocked all weekend until it was found by our grounds crew on Monday morning. The field was damaged and will need repairs.
In conclusion, our fields are maintained appropriately by our grounds crew. It is the obligation of all using them to request approval in a timely manner and to follow the rules as set forth in such request approvals. It is unfortunate that Mr. Fratus chose to take away from the efforts of the teams by complaining about field conditions.
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Michael Giarrusso,
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Joe Fratus, Grounds Crew
Are the two Fratus guys related?
What a shame. Going after someone who has been so involved in youth sports, banning him from Warwick fields and attacking him in a letter to the editor is disgraceful. They are essentially punishing him for speaking out about the fields not being ready. Rather than addressing the problem honestly they are pointing the finger at someone who was only trying to help. He didn't attack the union or the employees directly, he simply stated the field wasn't in good condition (long grass, no chalk lines) and trashed from the night before.
The fact they are writing this letter tells me they know the fields were NOT prepared and that they don't look very good in the public eye. Rather than blame Coach Fratus they should be looking at ways to better prepare the fields. Roger, the two Fratus men are NOT related. Weird coincidence though, right?
Clearly, the field wasn't maintained appropriately or else Fratus and crew wouldn't have been out there with mowers. You failed to list chalking in your list of things you did prior to the date so therefore it was clearly necessary for them to "use WPS bags of chalk to line the field and made a mess doing so" in order to play their game. "They went inside the press box, which was unlocked by someone with a key, unknown at this time,". Do you know for a fact that someone with a key unlocked the door? Was it possibly unlocked when they arrived? So many unanswered questions.
Despite your clear intention with this letter, you just highlighted that the field wasn't ready for play. I find it funny that you say you were there on Wednesday and Thursday in preparation for the game Thursday night but when they got there 4 hours prior to the game, the field wasn't ready. Why would someone take it upon themselves to do all that work if the field was already game ready? Do you get it now? Your letter just highlighted your deficiency far more than Fratus' comment in the sports section. Next time, instead of knee-jerk reaction letter writing, call a lawyer or have someone else compose the letter.
Slow clap to you Mary Townsend, Michael Giarruso and Joe Fratus.


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Interventions turn revolution into crisis... Turkey reveals its occupational ambitions
March 15 will be etched in the memory of the Syrians because it was the launch of the so-called " Syrian spring", on this day, the demonstrators in Damascus and some other provinces in the popular protests to demand better conditions, but the situation quickly transformed into military confrontations between the regime holding to power and the Opposition linked to abroad parties seeking to achieve the goals and ambitions of regional and international forces in Syria, while the Syrians paid the price with their blood.
On the threshold of the eighth year of this war, the suffering of the Syrians is seen as an album of mixed images: a government that sees all those who came out against it as a terrorist, while the Opposition lost the compass, thus terrorism marched in the background dominating vast expanses. But at the end of the album, there are happy pictures of Syrians who faced despair and the hell of war and managed to eliminate a terrorist organization whose name threatened the whole world, Daesh.
The story is known to everyone, but we will try, in its eighth year, to recount the events in short.
The beginning from Daraa... Acceleration of events, cards mixing
The beginning of February 2011, when a number of citizens took to the streets of Syria, calling "the Syrian people cannot be humiliated", the motives of this strange fervor were divided between the talk of a security officer insulting a citizen in the street and a desire to catch what they called "the Arab Spring" train.
In March of that year, the Syrian security forces arrested a group of children who wrote on the wall of their school the words "the people want to overthrow the regime" in the city of Daraa, following which protests called on the regime to punish the security elements.
The issue did not stop at this point as the protests escalated to besiege the regime forces in the city of Daraa, which was called "the cradle of the revolution."
In spite of all these rapid developments, most Syrians felt as if watching TV series whose director did not put up a number of episodes. The regime's SANA agency describes the demonstrators with agents and saboteurs and reports of terrorist attacks, while the Opposition activists insist that what is happening is peaceful demonstrations and denounce the regime's violent response.
It did not take long for the demonstrations to spread to other areas of Syria, so that the division would be clear within the Syrian society between an opponent calling it "revolution" and a loyalist who calls it "conspiracy" to spread this division. Similarly, the world divided into supporters of the regime and opponents to it: the Gulf states, Turkey and the West welcomed and supported the protests, while Russia and China supported the regime and protected it by veto in the Security Council until the Russian military support.
The Syrian events accelerated to the end of 2011 and the United Nations announced that the number of victims reached more than 5000 people, with which regional and international interests also began to emerge. Turkey was the spearhead in that. In public, it worked to support the establishment of the so-called National Council in Cairo, while behind the scenes, it passed terrorists into Syria.
Cards mixed in the Syrian arena where the Syrian opposition is establishing a council in Cairo, and al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri is calling for jihad in Syria. The tanks are patrolling the Syrian streets, the planes are bombarding Homs, and the United States and the West are launching a diplomatic war against the regime, closing their embassies and the Arab Gulf supporting the so-called Free Army.
The war moved to Damascus in conjunction with the escalation in Idlib to declare the so-called Free army that controlled more than forty percent of Syria, while the regime denies that it is doing something wrong and declares that it is dealing with a Western-Arab conspiracy.
With the beginning of July 2012, the international movement on the Syrian crisis escalated as the West intensified its pressure on the regime. Russia and China vetoed against sanctions, US officials announced the existence of a chemical weapon in Syria and the International Red Cross described what was going on as a civil war. By the end of the year, Iran admitted that Iranian Revolutionary Guards exist in Syria.
The beginning of the year 2013 witnessed a rise in the proportion of victims, where the death toll reached 80 thousand, including a massacre by Jabhit al-Nusra mercenaries leaving about 200 people in the countryside of Latakia, in addition to the victims of a chemical attack by the regime on Sheikh Maksoud neighborhood in Aleppo; moreover, Daesh appeared in the Syrian arena in 2013.
Regional endeavors to restore old glory with new plans
From Geneva to Vienna to Munich, the great powers held several meetings on the Syrian situation, in an attempt by all the countries involved in the Syrian crisis to find a solution that suits their interests. The revolution turned from revolution against the regime to a regional crisis, which supported armed and terrorist groups to revive their hopes of restoring Ottoman glory, to Iran, which put all its weight in Syria to protect the regime in order to maintain its hopes of establishing the Shiite Crescent.
Turkey opened its airports to receive terrorists from all over the world and facilitated their passage into Syrian territory. It also turned its borders into crossings for arms transfers to terrorists and mercenaries in Syria and provided all forms of financial, morale and medical support. As for Iran, it mobilized Shiites wherever they were and sent them to Syria to fight alongside the Baathist regime.
The situation got even more complicated when this crisis turned into a crisis at the international level in which Russia, which put all its weight in Syria and controlled the official political decision of the Baathist regime, and the American party, which did not put all its weight to solve the crisis, worked during the years of the first crisis to postpone the solution.
Daesh controls vast expanses
In the summer of 2014, mercenaries took control of large areas of Syria and Iraq. At the beginning of June, they took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul and in the same month seized the city of Raqqa and declared it the capital of its alleged caliphate on June 29. It also controlled the vast majority of Deir ez-Zor. Besides, it was present in Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, and Damascus countryside and a number of other Syrian regions, thus occupying almost half the area of Syria, while the presence of the forces of the Baathist regime was limited to the main cities only, while the People's and Women's Protection Units undertook the task of preserving the Rojava three cantons which were announced in January 2014: al-Jazeera, Afrin and Kobani.
The United States enters the Syrian territory
Turkey's role in Syria from the beginning has been negative, with terrorists entering Syria and supporting them with weapons, leading to complete dissolution of the Opposition, terrorist groups growing up and others splitting alongside Turkish mercenaries, prompting the United States to turn its attention from fighting the regime to fighting terrorism.
On March 4, 2015, a group of 50 fighters equipped with all modern weapons from the Brigade 51st arrived after receiving training under the US program to train the armed opposition to Syria via the Bab al-Salama crossing in Azaz. Members of this group were killed within a few days, while others escaped and surrendered themselves to IS mercenaries with their weapons.
During the war against terrorism, the People's Protection Units and the Women's Protection Units were able to prove their worth in fighting Daesh. After announcing the formation of the International Coalition, the coalition forces began providing air support to the People's and Women's Protection Units, especially in the battle of Kobani. Even after Syrian Democratic Forces' establishment in October 2015, the United States participated with its military advisers in Manbij liberation from Daesh mercenaries, and expanded the support of the International Coalition to the Syrian Democratic Forces until the liberation of the city of al-Raqqa, the capital of the alleged Caliphate in October 17, 2017.
Russia in Syria officially
After the regime's forces and Iranian support failed to defeat the mercenaries' groups supported by Turkey and the Gulf, the two countries signed an agreement in August 2015 granting the right to Russian military forces to use the Hamimim base at all times without charge and indefinitely.
Starting in September 2015, Russia reinforced its military presence in Syria, with 21 Sukhoi-25 launched a land attack, as well as 12 Sukhoi-24 interceptors, six medium-range Sukhoi-34, and four Sukhoi-30 multi-role in addition to 15 helicopters (including MI-24 Hind), and began to target Daesh mercenaries and Jabhit al-Nusra and groups supported by regional forces.
Turkey occupies the territory of Syria
As a result of the negative Turkish role in the Syrian crisis in terms of supporting terrorism and the use of refugees' paper against Europe, Turkey lost the American and European support on the one hand and at the same time was subjected to Russian pressure to eliminate its mercenaries in Syria, thus ending its presence there, and intervened directly in an effort to eliminate the Kurds and the joint administration sample in Rojava.
Therefore, it had to sacrifice the groups it had supported since the beginning of the crisis and the cities that were controlled by them. It ordered its mercenaries to leave Aleppo and hand it over to the regime's forces based on an agreement with Russia to allow it to occupy part of the northern Syrian territory extending from Jarablus in the north to the town of Azaz to the west, and occupied the Syrian al-Bab city in an agreement with Daesh mercenaries, and also occupied Afrin in a deal with Russia in exchange for handing over al-Ghouta to the Syrian regime.
Turkey tried to expand east of al-Bab to occupy the city of Manbij, liberated by the Syrian Democratic Forces from Daesh mercenaries in August 2016, but the United States deployed its forces in the northern areas of Manbij and Russia deployed its forces west and south of Manbij to enter the points of contact between the Turkish mercenaries on the one hand and Syrian Democratic Forces on the other hand, which foiled the Turkish plan.
Now, with the entry of the eighth year, we see in the field that the regime forces control about 60% of the Syrian territory, while Syrian Democratic Forces protect about 30% of the territory of Syria, while Turkey occupies with its mercenaries and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (al-Qaeda's branch in the Levant Jabhit al-Nusra) an area of 10% of Syria.
With the advent of the eighth year, what was said to be an opposition is now subject to Turkey and moving under its directions and whatever it wants and seeks to implement its occupational agenda in Syria. In contrast, it is not possible to talk about a regime which has its will, because the regime is divided between loyalists following the orders of Iran and others under Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin, while the Syrians are the only ones who pay the price of the conflicting interests of the forces intervening in Syria and the regime and Turkey-affiliated opposition, as both want power and nothing else.
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Standing out from the crowd isn't easy, especially when everyone is vying for that promotion.
Combine these tips with drive and determination and you'll smash those career goals in no time.
Dress to impress
First impressions count so make time to plan, press and organise your work wardrobe. Not only does what you wear influence the opinion of clients and colleagues, it impacts your work ethic too.
Choose your colours wisely. Leave flamboyant tones for the weekend and stick to warm, reassuring earthy tones like greens, browns, blues and black that denote both a sense of authority and stability.
Gain respect from your peers
Above everything, it's important that you learn to communicate effectively with your peers.
Establishing yourself within the workplace is crucial to your development. We continually make judgements of one another, evaluating each other's skillset and value to the company. It's important that you project the right attitude at work and be appreciated, not overlooked by your colleagues.
According to Harvard Behavioural Science researcher Amy Cuddy, the two qualities every employee needs to be regarded favourably by co-workers are "warmth and competence." Being down to earth and friendly to others builds trust, whereas competence and indisputable knowledge of the business suggests power.
To gain respect at the office you need to be mindful of your image and persona. Be proud of your title and know what's expected of you. If a colleague confides in you, don't break their confidence, and separate yourself from office gossip.
Body language
Body language in the workplace is very different to how you'd normally act in other environments. What's fine in front of friends isn't always the best behaviour before colleagues. When in doubt, keep it professional, especially if you're new to the job.
Be positive and engaging when colleagues speak to you, whether they're explaining a new project or chatting about what they got up to at the weekend
Other social cues like tilting your head a little and leaning forward also indicate that you're paying attention. Meeting somebody for the first time? Shake their hand. According to a study by the Income Center for Trade Shows, "people are two times more likely to remember you if you shake hands with them" and perceive you as more friendly and approachable in future.
Go the extra mile
A great way to earn brownie points at the office is by showing genuine passion for what you do. Being proactive, volunteering and expressing enthusiasm for certain projects sets you apart from the rest.
According to a study made by the University of Konstanz, employers characterise those who show initiative as potential leaders, unlike those who shy away from responsibility.
Engage in fitness activities
Socialising is key to achieving a successful work dynamic. Getting to know those who you spend most of your time with is important, for both building effective working relationships and your health.
Encourage team building and fitness activities within the company. It pushes your body to the limit and shows what a team player you can be, while also developing the essential skills needed to be an office ace: patience, trust and the ability to motivate others.
Keep a sense of humour
Amidst tough deadlines and unreasonable client demands, sometimes a sense of humour is all that gets us through the working day. Laughing and joking with work pals reduces stress, boosts morale and increases productivity.
A good sense of humour can give you that 'likeable' factor in the office. Although, be wary of what's acceptable and keep it tasteful – nothing kills a conversation quicker than a bad joke.
Brush up on office etiquette
Whatever the working environment, it's important to be considerate of others. Even the slightest annoyance can cause a bad feeling, and office politics is the last thing you need. Good manners cost nothing, so use them.
Don't check your phone during meetings, be aware of how loud you are on the phone, respect other people's property and never steal food from the communal fridge.
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2) Government oversells PT Freeport Indonesia agreement
3) Contrasting accounts of Indonesian genocide and betrayal in West Papua
4) Provincial health team takes more rest than work, says Kopkedat
5) SKP HAM urges the government to open democratic space for Papuan students
1) HoA with Freeport is big step, Jokowi argues against critics
Jakarta | Mon, July 16, 2018 | 03:26 pm
State-owned mining holding company PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) president director Budi Gunadi (third right) and Freeport-McMoRan CEO Richard Adkerson (third left) shake hands on Thursday after signing a heads of agreement on the divestment of PT Freeport Indonesia shares in Jakarta. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Ignasius Jonan (left), Finance Minister Sri Mulyani (second left), Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar (right) and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Rini Soemarno witnessed the signing. (Antara/Wahyu Putro)
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has called on the public not to underestimate the recent deal agreed between the government and US mining giant Freeport-McMoRan, which he believes is a breakthrough in the final stages toward divesting 51 percent of PT Freeport Indonesia's (PTFI) shares.
The President was referring to the heads of agreement (HoA) that the government, represented by state-owned mining holding company PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum), had signed on July 12 with Freeport-McMoRan.
"This was [the result of] a long process that took three and a half to four years to complete, and it was a tough negotiation. Hence, the HoA is big step [toward divestment] and we should be grateful," he said on Monday at the State Palace in Jakarta.
Jokowi was responding to criticism from experts that accused the government of "overselling" the deal to the public, which could mislead them.
The President further said that Thursday's HoA was the government's first step toward becoming the majority shareholder of PTFI, which manages Papua's Grasberg mine, the world's largest operating gold mine.
However, Jokowi did not give a clear answer when asked whether the deal was binding or not, replying only that "it is a process".
Separately, the Anglo-Australian miner whose participating interest is included in the divestment, stated clearly in its press release last week that the HoA was a non-binding agreement and that a binding one was expected to be signed before the yearend.
"Given the terms that remain to be agreed, there is no certainty that a transaction will be completed," the release stated on the Rio Tinto website on Sunday. (srs/afr/bbn)
2) Government oversells PT Freeport Indonesia agreement
Stefanno Reinard Sulaiman
Jakarta | Mon, July 16, 2018 | 08:52 amThe agreement made on Thursday between PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) and United States mining company Freeport-McMoran Inc. (FCX) was largely welcomed by the government, which claimed that the future of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) was now clearer.
It added that the heads of agreement (HoA) signed by FCX and Inalum, which represents the government, was binding and would assure stability for PTFI in terms of investments, tax issues, royalties and operational transitions.
However, law and economics experts have accused the government of overselling the deal and suggesting it would settle every issue relating to PTFI's future operations in Papua.
University of Indonesia (UI) international law expert Hikmahanto Juwana pointed out that the HoA contained errors from a legal perspective.
He emphasized that the deal was not a stock trading agreement, but merely an agreement in principal and should be followed up with another contract.
"It must be thoroughly scrutinized because for lawyers, there is the adage 'the devil is in the details'," Hikmahanto said.
He believes that a done deal should be in the form of a sales and purchase agreement.
In this case, the US$3.5 billion is payment to Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto for its 40 percent participating interest (PI), which would be converted into shares in PTFI, and $350 million to local miner PT Indocopper Investama, another local FCX subsidiary, which owns a 9.36 percent share in PTFI.
Only after the payment is made will Indonesia officially control 51 percent of PTFI's shares and become the majority owner of the company, which operates the world's largest gold mine.
Both Rio Tinto and PTFI agreed with Hikmahanto, saying that Thursday's agreement was merely one step toward completing the deal — which still has the possibility to collapse.
Rio Tinto clearly stated in a press release distributed last week that the HoA was a non-binding agreement, and the binding agreement was expected to be signed before the end of 2018.
"Given the number of terms that remain to be agreed, there is no certainty that a transaction will be completed," the press release reads.
During a press conference on Thursday, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and State-Owned Enterprises Minister Rini Soemarno assured that the deal was a binding agreement.
"Unfortunately, the impression that government officials gave regarding the deal was overwhelming. It misled the people, who then posted messages [on social media] such as 'Thank you, Pak Jokowi' without fact checking [the deal]," said Drajad Wibowo, a senior economist at the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef).
Drajad, a politician from the National Mandate Party (PAN), which is known to be critical of the Jokowi administration, said the public should know that larger issues had yet to be finalized.
"I hoped the transaction will not overstretch Inalum's finances, as the $3.85 billion deal is equivalent to 61 percent of the firm's assets," he explained. "Not to mention that Freeport still wants to control PTFI's operations, even though Indonesia has become the majority owner."
Hikmahanto added that the HoA was in violation of prevailing laws, because it gave Freeport operational rights until 2041.
According to Law No. 4/2009 on mineral and coal mining, no further agreement can be made when a contract of work (CoW), which Freeport technically still has, is due. Freeport's CoW will expire in 2021.
However, in February last year, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry issued a special mining permit (IUPK) for Freeport, saying the company had agreed to change its CoW into to an IUPK and agree to waive the benefit of a 50-year extension.
Freeport previously refused to comply, arguing that an IUPK was not a nail-down scheme because the stipulations, including the taxation scheme, can change according to a change in government regulation.
"The investment stability agreement also contradicts Article 1337 of the Civil Code, which prohibits any deal that goes against a prevailing legislation," Hikmahanto said.
Meanwhile, non-governmental organization Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam) has taken a hard stance against the deal, believing that any agreement would have zero benefits for the people of Papua.
3) Contrasting accounts of Indonesian genocide and betrayal in West Papua
BOOK REVIEW: By David Robie
Two damning and contrasting books about Indonesian colonialism in the Pacific, both by activist participants in Europe and New Zealand, have recently been published. Overall, they are excellent exposes of the harsh repression of the Melanesian people of West Papua and a world that has largely closed a blind eye to to human rights violations.
In Papua Blood, Danish photographer Peter Bang provides a deeply personal account of his more than three decades of experience in West Papua that is a testament to the resilience and patience of the people in the face of "slow genocide" with an estimated 500,000 Papuans dying over the past half century.
With See No Evil, Maire Leadbeater, peace movement advocate and spokesperson of West Papua Action Auckland, offers a meticulously researched historical account of New Zealand's originally supportive stance for the independence aspirations of the Papuan people while still a Dutch colony and then its unprincipled slide into betrayal amid Cold War realpolitik.
Peter Bang's book features 188 examples of his evocative imagery, providing colourful insights into changing lifestyles in West Papua, ranging through pristine rainforest, waterfalls, villages and urban cityscapes to dramatic scenes of resistance to oppression and the defiant displays of the Morning Star flag of independence.
Some of the most poignant images are photographs of use of the traditional koteka (penis gourds) and traditional attire, which are under threat in some parts of West Papua, and customary life in remote parts of the Highlands and the tree houses of the coastal marshlands.
Besides the photographs, Bang also has a narrative about the various episodes of his life in West Papua.
Never far from his account, are the reflections of life under Indonesian colonialism, and extreme racism displayed towards the Papuan people and their culture and traditions. From the beginning in 1963 when Indonesia under Sukarno wrested control of West Papua from the Dutch with United Nations approval under a sham "Act of Free Choice" against the local people's wishes, followed by the so-called 'Transmigrassi' programme encouraging thousands of Javanese migrants to settle, the Papuans have been treated with repression.
'Disaster for Papuans'
Bang describes the massive migration of Indonesians to West Papua as "not only a disaster for the Papuan people, but also a catastrophe for the rainforest, eartyn and wildlife" (p. 13).
Bang describes the massive migration of Indonesians to West Papua as "not only a disaster for the Papuan people, but also a catastrophe for the rainforest, eartyn and wildlife" (p. 13).
"Police soldiers conducted frequent punitive expeditions with reference to violation of 'laws' that the indigenous people neither understood nor had heard about, partly because of language barriers and the huge cultural difference,' writes Bang (p. 11). The list of atrocities has been endless.
"There were examples of Papuans who had been captured, and thrown out alive from helicopters, strangled or drowned after being put into plastic bags. Pregnant women killed by bayonets. Prisoners forced to dig their own graves before they were killed." (p. 12)
A book that provided an early impetus while Bang was researching for his involvement in West Papua was Indonesia's Secret Warby journalist Robin Osborne, a former press secretary for Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan, the leader who was later ousted from office because of his bungled Sandline mercenary affair over the Bougainville civil war. Osborne's book also influenced me when I first began writing about West Papua in the early 1980s.
After travelling through Asia, a young Peter Bang arrived in West Papua in 1986 for his first visit determined to journey to the remote Yali tribe as a photographer and writer interested in indigenous peoples. He wanted to find out how the Yali people had integrated with the outside world since missionaries had first entered the isolated tribal area just 25 years earlier.
When Bang visited the town of Angguruk for the first time, "the only wheels I saw at the mission station were punctured and sat on a wheelbarrow … It was only seven years ago that human flesh had been eaten in the area" (p. 16).
During this early period of jungle trekking, Bang rarely "encountered anything besides kindness – only twice did I experience being threatened with a bow and arrow" (p. 39). The first time was by a "mentally disabled" man confused over Bang's presence, and he was scolded by the village chief.
Political change
Ten years later, Peter Bang again visited the Yali people and found the political climate had changed in the capital Jayapura – "we saw police and military everywhere" following an incident a few months earlier when OPM (Free Papua Movement) guerrillas had held 11 captives hostage in a cave.
Ten years later, Peter Bang again visited the Yali people and found the political climate had changed in the capital Jayapura – "we saw police and military everywhere" following an incident a few months earlier when OPM (Free Papua Movement) guerrillas had held 11 captives hostage in a cave.
He struck up a friendship with Wimmo, a Dani tribesman and son of a village witchdoctor and healer in the Baliem Valley, that was to endure for years, and he had an adoptive family.
On a return visit, Bang met Tebora, mother of the nine-year-old boy Puwul who was the subject of the author's earlier book, Puwul's World. At the age of 29, Puwul had walked barefooted hundreds of kilometres across the mountains from the Jaxólé Valley village to Jayapura, and then escaped across the border into Papua New Guinea. A well-worn copy of Puwul's World was the only book in the village apart from a single copy of the Bible.
Years later, Bang met tribal leader and freedom fighter Benny Wenda who, with the help of Australian human rights activist and lawyer Jennifer Robinson, was granted asylum in the United Kingdom in 2003: "I felt great sympathy for Benny Wenda's position on the fight for liberation. By many, he was compared to Nelson Mandela, although he was obviously playing his own ukelele" (p. 81)
Wenda and Filip Karma, at the time imprisoned by the Indonesian authorities for 15 years for "raising the Morning Star flag", were nominated for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.
Bang founded the Danish section of the Free West Papua Campaign and launched an activist Facebook page.
One of the book's amusing and inspirational highlights is his secret "freedom paddle" on the Baliem River when Peter Bang used a yellow inflatable rubber boat and a pocket-sized Morning Star flag to make his own personal protest against Indonesia (p. 123). This was a courageous statement in itself given the continued arrests of journalists in West Papua by the military authorities in spite of the "open" policy of President Joko Widodo.
As a special section, Bang's book devotes 26 pages to the indigenous people of West Papua, profiling some of the territory's 300 tribes and their cultural and social systems, such as the Highlands communities of Dani and Yali, and the Asmat, Korowai and Kombai peoples.
Fascinating insight
This book is a fascinating insight into West Papuan life under duress, but would have benefitted with tighter and cleaner copy editing by the English-language volunteer editors. Nevertheless, it is a valuable work with a strong sociopolitical message.
This book is a fascinating insight into West Papuan life under duress, but would have benefitted with tighter and cleaner copy editing by the English-language volunteer editors. Nevertheless, it is a valuable work with a strong sociopolitical message.
Peter Bang concludes: "Nobody knows what the future holds. In 2018, the Indonesian regime continues the brutal crackdown on the native population of West Papua."
In contrast to Bang's authentic narrative of life in West Papua, Maire Leadbeater's See No Evil book – launched yesterday – is an activist historical account of New Zealand's shameful record over West Papua, which is just as disgraceful as Wellington's record on Timor-Leste over 24 years of Indonesian illegal occupation (tempered by a quietly supportive post-independence role).
Surely there is a lesson here. For those New Zealand politicians, officials and conservative journalists who prefer to meekly accept the Indonesian status quo, the East Timor precedent is an indicator that we should be strongly advocating self-determination for the Papuans.
One of the many strengths of Leadbeater's thoroughly researched book is she exposes the volte-face and hypocrisy of the stance of successive New Zealand governments since Walter Nash and his "united New Guinea" initiative (p. 66).
"A stroke of the pen in the shape of the 1962 New York Agreement, signed by the colonial Dutch and the Indonesian government, sealed the fate of the people of West Papua," the author notes in her introduction. Prior to this "selling out" of a people arrangement, New Zealand had been a vocal supporter of the Dutch government's preparations to decolonise the territory.
In fact, the Dutch had done much more to prepare West Papua for independence than Australia had done at that stage for neighbouring Papua New Guinea, which became independent in 1975.
Game changer
Indonesia's so-called September 30th Movement crisis in 1965 – three years after paratroopers had been dropped on West Papua in a farcical "invasion" – was the game changer. The attempted coup triggered massive anti-communist massacres in Indonesia leading to an estimated 200,000 to 800,000 killings and eventually the seizure of power by General Suharto from the ageing nationalist President Sukarno in 1967 (Adam, 2015).
Indonesia's so-called September 30th Movement crisis in 1965 – three years after paratroopers had been dropped on West Papua in a farcical "invasion" – was the game changer. The attempted coup triggered massive anti-communist massacres in Indonesia leading to an estimated 200,000 to 800,000 killings and eventually the seizure of power by General Suharto from the ageing nationalist President Sukarno in 1967 (Adam, 2015).
As Leadbeater notes, the bloodletting opened the door to Western foreign investment and "rich prizes" in West Papua such as the Freeport's Grasberg gold and copper mine, one of the world's richest.
"New Zealand politicians and diplomats welcomed Indonesia's change in direction. Cold War anti-communist fervour trumped sympathy for the victims of the purge; and New Zealand was keen to increase its trade, investment and ties with the 'new' Indonesia." (p. 22)
The first 13 chapters of the book, from "the Pleistocene period" to "Suharto goes but thwarted hope for West Papua", are a methodical and insightful documentation of "recolonisation" and New Zealand's changing relationship are an excellent record and useful tool for the advocates of West Papuan independence.
However, the last two contemporary chapters and conclusion, do not quite measure up to the quality of the rest of the book.
For example, a less than two-page section on "Media access" gives short change to the important media role in the West Papuan independence struggle. Leadbeater quite rightly castigates the mainstream New Zealand media for a lack of coverage for such a serious issue. Her explanation for the widespread ignorance about West Papua is simplistic:
"A major reason (setting aside Radio New Zealand's consistent reporting) is that the issues are seldom covered in the mainstream media. It is a circular problem: lack of direct access results in a dearth of objective and fully rounded reporting; editors fear that material they do receive may be inaccurate or misrepresentative; so a media blackout prevails and editors conflate the resulting limited public debate with a lack of interest." (p. 233)
Mainstream 'silence'
Leadbeater points out that the mainstream media coverage of the "pre-internet 1960s did a better job". Yet she fails to explain why, or credit those contemporary New Zealand journalists who have worked hard to break the mainstream "silence" (Robie, 2017).
Leadbeater points out that the mainstream media coverage of the "pre-internet 1960s did a better job". Yet she fails to explain why, or credit those contemporary New Zealand journalists who have worked hard to break the mainstream "silence" (Robie, 2017).
She dismisses the courageous and successful groundbreaking attempts by at least two New Zealand media organisations – Māori Television and Radio New Zealand – to "test" President Widodo's new policy in 2015 by sending crews to West Papua in merely three sentences. Since then, she admits, Indonesia's media "shutters have mostly stayed shut" (p. 235).
One of the New Zealand journalists who has written extensively on West Papua and Melanesian issues for many years, RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades, is barely mentioned (apart from the RNZ visit to West Papua). Tabloid Jubi editor Victor Mambor, who visited New Zealand in 2014, Paul Bensemann (who travelled to West Papua disguised as a bird watcher in 2013), Scoop's Gordon Campbell, Television New Zealand's Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver and Tere Harrison's 2016 short documentary Run It Straight are just a few of those who have contributed to growing awareness of Papuan issues in this country who have not been given fair acknowledgement.
Also important has been the role of the alternative and independent New Zealand and Pacific media, such as Asia Pacific Report, Pacific Scoop (both via the Pacific Media Centre), West Papua Media and Evening Report that have provided relentless coverage of West Papua. Other community and activist groups deserve honourable mentions.
Even in my own case, a journalist and educator who has written on West Papuan affairs for more than three decades with countless articles and who wrote the first New Zealand book with an extensive section on the West Papuan struggle (Robie, 1989), there is a remarkable silence.
One has a strong impression that Leadbeater is reluctant to acknowledge her contemporaries (a characteristic of her previous books too) and thus the selective sourcing weakens her work as it relates to the millennial years.
The early history of the West Papuan agony is exemplary, but in view of the flawed final two chapters I look forward to another more nuanced account of the contemporary struggle. Merdeka!
David Robie is director of the Pacific Media Centre and editor of Pacific Journalism Review. He was awarded the 1983 NZ Media Peace Prize for his coverage of Timor-Leste and West Papua, "Blood on our hands", published in New Outlook magazine.
Papua Blood: A Photographer's Eyewitness Account of West Papua Over 30 Years, by Peter Bang. Copenhagen, Denmark: Remote Frontlines, 2018. 248 pages. ISBN 9788743001010.
See No Evil: New Zealand's Betrayal of the People of West Papua, by Maire Leadbeater. Dunedin, NZ: Otago University Press, 2018. 310 pages. ISBN 9781988531212.
See No Evil: New Zealand's Betrayal of the People of West Papua, by Maire Leadbeater. Dunedin, NZ: Otago University Press, 2018. 310 pages. ISBN 9781988531212.
Adam, A. W. (2015, October 1). How Indonesia's 1965-1966 anti-communist purge remade a nation and the world. The Conversation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/how-indonesias-1965-1966-anti-communist-purge-remade-a-nation-and-the-world-48243
Adam, A. W. (2015, October 1). How Indonesia's 1965-1966 anti-communist purge remade a nation and the world. The Conversation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/how-indonesias-1965-1966-anti-communist-purge-remade-a-nation-and-the-world-48243
Bang, P. (1996). Duianya Puwul. [English edition (2018): Puwul's World: Endangered native people]. Copenhagen, Denmark: Remote Frontlines.
Osborne, R. (1985). Indonesia's secret war: The guerilla struggle in Irian Jaya. Sydney, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
Robie, D. (1989). Blood on their banner: Nationalist struggles in the South Pacific. London, UK: Zed Books.
Robie, D. (2017). Tanah Papua, Asia-Pacific news blind spots and citizen media: From the 'Act of Free Choice' betrayal to a social media revolution. Pacific Journalism Review : Te Koakoa, 23(2), 159-178. https://doi.org/10.24135/pjr.v23i2.334
4) Provincial health team takes more rest than work, says Kopkedat
Jayapura, Jubi – Chairman of Humanitarian Care Community for Remote Areas Papua (Kopkedat) Yan Akobiarek states despite education, public health services in Papua's remote areas are still an issue.
Although the provincial health office has provided services to remote areas through several health programs such as Satgas Kaki Telanjang, Save Korowai and Nusantara Sehat, these programs have not well implemented.
"I think sending teams to remote areas is a good idea, but I get the impression that some team members only come for vacation, to work less and get more rest," said Akobiarek told Jubi by phone on Tuesday (10/7/2018). For instance, he pointed out the team of Satgas Kaki Telanjang who are supposed to provide health service to villagers in Korowai. After the Ied al-Ftir break, their members are still not returning to their duty station.
Meanwhile, Maria Duwitau, the Vice Chairman of the Commission V on education and health of the Papuan House of Representative said doing health services in Papua, in particularly remote areas, is always connecting with a commitment. "No matter how greater of the offer, but without willingness and commitment, I think it's useless," Duwitau told Jubi not long ago. (*)
Reporter: Arjuna Pademme
Editor: Pipit Maizier
5) SKP HAM urges the government to open democratic space for Papuan students
Jayapura, Jubi – Solidarity for the Victims of Human Rights Violation (SKP HAM) Papua urge the Indonesian Government to open democratic space for Papuan students and conduct a thorough investigation on sexual harassment by a police officer at Papuan dormitory in Surabaya on last Friday (6/7/2018).
The Coordinator of SKP HAM Peneas Lokbere said the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia of1945 in the Article 28E Paragraph 3 and the Law No. 39 of1999 on Human Rights Article 24 Paragraph 1 state, "Each person has the right to associate, assemble and express his opinions peacefully" but what have been occurred to the Alliance of Papuan Students is a violation against the constitution.
"The police and military officers and members of the civil service police unit came to student dormitory trying to stop the weekly discussion. The students also witnessed the security forces carrying long-barrier guns. It was such an ironic," Lokbere stated in the press release received by Jubi on Wednesday (11/8/2018).
Further, he stated that according to the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) Surabaya, the incident occurred when the Tambaksari Sub-district Chief accompanied by the police, military and civil service police unit of Surabaya Municipality came to the dormitory in the inspection of civil registration. "However, when students and public attorney from LBH Surabaya asked for an official letter, the sub-district chief was not able to show it."
Meanwhile, the Director of LBH Papua Simon Pattirajawane said what have done by the security forces, in this case, is a violation against the human rights. "The Human Rights Commission should immediately form an investigation team to investigate this alleged case of intimidation, terror and racism against Papuan students in several cities in Java, including Surabaya, Malang and Yogyakarta." (*)
Reporter: Hengky Yeimo
Editor: Pipit Maizier


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Finding a new (alternate) fragrance
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I keep a bottle of cologne in the office, for emergencies. I had an emergency the other day: I had a doctor's appointment (my doctor's office is right across the street from my office), and I forgot to put on cologne that morning.
I don't want to offend my doctor, do I?
My emergency cologne is L'Occitane's "Eau des Vanilliers," which is a not-very-good follow-up to their original "Vanille." "Vanille" smelled like natural vanilla extract, and brought back memories of Christmas baking sessions. "Eau des Vanilliers" is harsher, and smells (to me) like vanilla mixed with butane.
But I am shocked at how much people like it.
"You smell good," Apollonia said that day. "Better than usual, anyway."
Toby sniffed at it and smiled. "It's very ladylike," he said.
I've written before about smelling like food. It is a surefire way to make friends; people love you if you smell like anything edible. (Creepy, isn't it?) And I don't mind smelling ladylike. I remember a study some years ago in which men were asked what scents they preferred, and they all said things like musk and cedar, but when they were actually asked to evaluate scents, they preferred the same floral scents that women preferred.
So there.
My preferred scent is "L'Occitan," by L'Occitane. (Yes, I know.) It is lavender, with cedar, and burnt wood, and nutmeg, and black pepper. It is dark and interesting.
But you can't wear the same thing every day.
I went to the fragrance kiosk in the Providence Place Mall a few weeks ago, and I asked the stupidest possible question: "What do you recommend?"
Naturally the salesman brought out lots of mid-price and high-price stuff. Some were okay. One had – I kid you not – no smell at all; I tried it twice and couldn't detect anything. (Maybe my nose is configured incorrectly.) Finally I settled on a high-end Paco Rabanne scent, in a perfectly lovely bottle, with notes of grapefruit and rose and blood orange. (I didn't get these from the salesman; I looked them up in basenotes.com later.)
It is a nice change from my other scent, and makes a pleasant alternative.
Then I discover from Tab (my coworker) and Al (my student assistant) that they don't even wear something every day!
See, I assume that I stink, and that I need assistance in this area.
I will continue to assume this, until I am sure that it's not true.
So if you smell pepper / nutmeg / burnt wood, or blood oranges /grapefruit / rose, in your vicinity anytime soon, you can be reasonable sure that it's me.


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Insane RAM and GPU Usage On Launch
MajorChipHazard posted a topic in Hardware Tech SupportIs anyone else unable to play due to a bad memory leak? I launch the game, and immediately my RAM and GPU both start steadily climbing in usage before I even get to the main screen. Once I first get on the main screen of the game, my GPU is sitting pegged at 99% usage, and my RAM is sitting at 50%-60% Usage, and continues to climb until it hits about 80%. Keep in mind this is just sitting at the main menu screen. Once I actually join a game the RAM goes all the way to 99% usage and the game is unplayable as it hitches and stutters violently. I have completely uninstalled the game and reinstalled it. I've also reinstalled my graphics and chipset drivers, and ensured Windows is up to date. I also verified the integrity of the game cache in steam after reinstalling the game, and cleared the game cache once I launched the game for the first time for good measure. I'm running an Intel Core i7 8700K ( at stock speeds ), 16 GB of 3000 MHz ( Stock Speed ) DDR4, and a EVGA GTX 980 Superclocked ( Planning on upgrading my GPU once the next gen comes out ). I have been playing other games and using other programs without any similar issues whatsoever. As an example of a demanding title, I can play Kingdom Come: Deliverance without any similar performance issues at all so I don't think that it's an issue with my hardware? I still have some other troubleshooting steps that I would like to try, but it would help to know if anyone else is having a similar issue or could recommend any additional ideas. Here's a screenshot of my system RAM and GPU usage from squad just sitting on the main screen: Link Thanks guys!
fps I have better specs but get low fps plz help!
Tristan123 posted a topic in Hardware Tech SupportI have a I76700 GTX950 16bg ram and can provide more specs if needed. So basically i should be able to run the game on ultra right? BUT I CANT! I run the game at about 30-40 fps! Please help! I play at 1920x1080 on all low settings on forest maps i get 30-48 and on desert maps i get 50 on my favorite settings which are txxa high effects medium shadows high/epic view distance medium/low foliage. I get 38-50 fps on jungle maps but mostly 30-40 on forest maps and on desert maps i get 53-67 it moves a lot lol. I tried doing the command -useallavaliblecores but that didn't help either. So if you can help me or tell me anymore commands that would be great!
tech Curved monitor and squad
Smee posted a topic in General DiscussionHi all looking at a nice new curved LG monitor for new year at present have the LG34um95 which is flat. https://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-34UC98-34-Inch-Class-UltraWide/dp/B01BFH1AIM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482513825&sr=8-3&keywords=34+curved+monitor What's others experience with playing with curved screen, worth it? how does if feel with squad play. CHeers Guys
VAC Kicks Errors Please help
AxeSlayer posted a topic in Software SupportSo after finally saving up for a decent gaming laptop, and being able to get Squad I went into my first match with extremely high hope only to be kicked stating that I needed to do something with VAC. After looking on Reddit and the forms and saw others were having the problem I tried what they said and it worked for 30 mins. Now every time i get into a game Im oly able to play for 10-15 min. tops till it kicks me out. This is really upsetting since I have been really looking forward to play this game. Hopefully someone can help me figure out what the problem is since I really enjoyed the time I was able to play .
Tech Issues - is my hardware damaged?
Marv posted a topic in Hardware Tech Supportfirst of all, I would like to apologize that this topic is not directly related to SQUAD. Yet I am a member of this community, and I am asking you guys, as some of you seem to be real smart when it comes to computers and whatever else you do in your mothers basements. So, here´s whats happening more and more often: While booting, the HDD with my OS is not being detected (*1). It usually tells me to insert a OS repair disc Windows7) to fix the issue wich OFC is bullcrap. Usually after a second or third reboot the computer detects the HDD and the OS starts properly (*2). Inside the OS, I get wiered reboots while browsing forums or playing games. Often it states that the "driver has just died and needs to reboot" (*3). I am running a midclass PSU (*4).. and all my HDD´s are in permanent use for years (*2). So, here are my guesses: *1= Mainboard SATA/IDE/Whatever slot is dying ; Solution: new mainboard *2= HDD is dying (wich is likely and the cheapest fix); Solution: new HDD. *3= my NVidia Geforce 970 is about to die; Solution:new GFx card would be 1070 *4= PSU is about to die - or for some reason underpowered by now (?); Solution: new PSU. Now heres where you cold help me: What technical issue do you guys expect it to be ? what replacement parts can you suggest? Do you think a dying GFX card is likely ? (I doubt that). Do you believe it would be smartest, do go for a new HDD first? Would you run anything to make sure whats going on ? Do you require more information ? If so, wich information? Here are my TechStats: CPU (windows rating: 7.5): Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30GHz RAM (windows rating: 7.5): 8GB RAM (dont tease me here, OK ?) GFX CARD (windows rating: 7.9): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 HDDS ( windows rating: 7.9) : - KINGSTON SV300S3 scsi device 128 GB SSD (OS) - KINGSTON SV300S3 scsi device 128 GB SSD (Videogames) - WDC WD500HHTZ-04N21 scsi 500GB HDD (porn) PSU: - XILENCE 550watts superduper PSU Mainboard: No idea how to figure that out ?!
How Do I Get The Game?
Colonel Rambo posted a topic in Software SupportI purchased the Squad Leader tier and got an email confirming this but how do I actually get the game? Thanks for any help.


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Try these fun, interactive tools to see how your mood today may be tied to the colors you are drawn to.
Lush has a fun, interactive site that has you select three colors from a palette. The color combination says something about how you feel at the time and how you perceive the world. Your color combination is likely to change as often as your moods. www.lush.com/emotionalbrilliance-us/
The founder of Paper Source, a paperie and online retailer, felt that a person's favorite colors revealed something interesting about them, and thus was born the Colorscope. You're encouraged to select your two favorite colors from the Colorscope palette and read what your color choices say about your personality. The selections are fun colors such as persimmon, fig or paper bag. http://www.paper-source.com/pdfs/colorscope_0109.pdf


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Event Spring Class – Developing the Role When Tuesday, March 29, 2016 7:00pm – 16+ Where Chekhov Studio Chicago (map) 2135 W Wilson (Christian Community Church) Chicago, IL 60625 Other InfoTHE ACTOR AT WORK: DEVELOPING THE ROLE March 29 – May 24, 2016* Eight Week Class Tuesdays 7-9:30 PM *Note – No class the week of April 11 & 12.
Get ready to act. Do you have a role coming up or are you preparing roles for performance or for an audition? In this class, Dawn Arnold will guide you to ask the leading questions and work with points of focus to enter the imagined world and realize dynamic characters. You may work on any character you choose form plays, film scripts, musical theatre, or opera.
This class can be taken by both new and continuing students of the Chekhov Technique.
Classes are taught by Dawn Arnold, Certified Michael Chekhov Teacher
Class fee:
Both Spring Classes together – $500/$380 Studio Member*
Single Class – $320/$240*
Contact us for more info about the Studio Membership and Payment Plan options.
Workshop Venue: Chekhov Studio Chicago
@ Christian Community Church
2135 W Wilson
Chicago, Il 60625
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Fred with a great illustration here.
He really did a very detailed cover.
the fabric has his signature look.
the girl looks familiar.
This Pocket book from August 1969 was a very exciting find. First, this early style was nothing like the mid 70s Pfeiffer style.
Second, I discovered a red Pfeiffer signature along the left edge of the spine.
Third, it was the oldest Pfeiffer cover I had discovered at the time and a new publisher with Pocket.
This book expanded the search for covers in style, age, and another publisher. Very satisfying!


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Last term, the Conservative government released their Higher Education reform bill in the form of a green paper. The changes proposed in this paper represent some of the starkest threats to public higher education since the introduction of tuition fees in 1998. These proposals signify a particular ideological view of higher education: full marketization, the extension of debt through mass loan rollouts, the casualization and outsourcing of staff, and the erosion of working conditions and pay. The rationale offered for these "reforms" is that the sole purpose of university is to produce a "pipeline of graduates" (to quote our universities minister) able to compete within the labour market. This vision of higher education motivates the recent announcement that from 2016, maintenance grants will be abolished and replaced with maintenance loans, which will disproportionately impact those who most need financial support.
Maintenance grants are used by the million poorest students to support their studies. Scrapping them is an attack on those with the least resources, increasing the burden of personal debt on the most marginalised – even the Government's own advisor on social mobility has warned against it. Despite it being entirely unlikely that the change will make any long term impact on public finances, the move was undemocratically put through a back room committee and voted on by only 18 MPs. On the Jan. 19, Labour used an Opposition Day debate to force the issue, whilst the National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts blocked Westminster Bridge outside. Sadly, the vote was narrowly lost – but the fight's not over yet.
On Feb. 4, we disrupted the University's finance office with a noise demo and sit-in, forcing the new Vice-Chancellor Stuart Croft to meet with us and discuss our demands. Despite securing significant victories – Croft pledged to initiate consultation and dialogue on a number of our demands – we must nevertheless continue to struggle beyond the established channels. This is why we are calling a demonstration on the Feb. 26 to demand that Warwick University use its considerable leverage to condemn the abolition of maintenance grants. Under the umbrella of this abolition, which is just one way in which higher education reforms will target the most vulnerable in society, we also call on the University to oppose those more subtle forms of marginalization at work in the Government's vision and rectify its own past actions. Thus we are demanding:
1) That University management publicly oppose the cuts to maintenance grants, and lobby the Russell Group to do the same, and pressure the Government into reversing these cuts.
2) That the University undertakes minimum compliance with the Government's Prevent agenda, support University College Union's boycott call, and implement full transparency with respect to all interactions with Prevent.
3) That University management lift the £12,000 High Court injunction, which is an authoritarian impingement upon the right to protest.
4) That University management lobby and advocate (individually and through the Russell Group) for universities to remain under Freedom of Information Act, and advocate for the Act's extension to private universities.
We need students and staff to mobilize for this demo in order to show the University that we will not be silent in the face of these sweeping assaults on higher education. We will not accept the University's complicity in this Conservative ideology, and we denounce its past attempts to render itself impervious to scrutiny and dissent.
Join the resistance!


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According to the family, "He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, and uncle, and a friend to many". Two men are in custody are suspected of hitting him with a car and then attacking him with a meat cleaver and knives. It is believed that this was a attack motivated by Muslim extremists. Rigby leaves behind his 2-year-old son, Jack and wife. A video by a witness shows an attacker named Michael Adebolajo, with hands covered in blood saying "We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you. The only reason we have done this is because Muslims are dying every day."
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There's still time for the current Inky Paws Challenge!
Sketch challenge
Create a project using the colors--purple, black, orange, and white.
For my card, I used Furr-ever Friends. My mom recently had to put down her kitty due to cancer. She was devastated, so I pulled out this beautiful set. I hope that it will bring her a bit of comfort.
Want a chance to win some Newton's Nook Designs, then be sure to link up.You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, October 6, 2017 at Midnight CST. The winner and DT favorites will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. So grab your favorite NND stamps to play along and make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project.


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It's summer and you need to keep the kids busy! Don't forget to look in to Regal Cinemas $1 Movie Times and FREE and Discounted Bowling for the Summer! And you get get a FREE Zoo or Aquarium ticket with purchase of Stonyfield YoKids yogurt products.
American Girl Stores:
Most American Girl Store events cost. But there are a few that are free. You can check out upcoming events at a store near you here.
Babies 'R Us:
Saturday, June 3rd, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Baby's First Birthday Event
Is your baby turning one soon? Join us in store to celebrate this milestone with free activities, giveaways and great gift ideas for planning baby's big day. Plus, meet local parents—and their babies, too! Our Baby's First Birthday events are held the second Saturday of every month! Can't make it to this one? Be sure to come to the next!
Barnes and Noble:
Saturday, June 10th @ 11:00am
Storytime: Oh, the Places You'll Go
With his trademark use of humorous verse and illustrations, Dr. Seuss's wonderfully wise graduation speech will truly inspire anyone starting out in the world! Join us at this special Storytime, with activities to follow.
Bass Pro Shops:
no events scheduled
Home Depot:
no events scheduled
Lakeshore Learning:
Saturday, June 10th, 11:00am-3:00pm
Kids' Craft: My Pet Parrot
Some locations have their crafts on Sundays. Check your location.
Lowe's has canceled their Build and Grow program
Saturday, June 10th, 10:00am-12:00pm
**Kids Club: Play Doh Ice Cream Cone
**Kid's Club Crafts cost $2.00 per child. Ages 3+
Saturday, June 10th, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Make Break: Bling Out Your Spinners
Buy a fidget spinner and decorate it for free!
Sunday, June 11th, 1:00-3:00pm
Slime Sunday – Make a slime stress ball or customized slime. Supplies provided.
Pottery Barn Kids
no upcoming events
Toys 'R Us:
Saturday, June 10th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Ultimate Shopkins Swap-kins Party!
Coming Up:
Saturday, July 1st from 3:00pm-4:00pm
Geoffrey's Birthday Club Event!
Birthday Club members get special surprises and coupons. Plus there will be storytimes and fun activities!
You read about why we love the Toys 'R Us birthday club here!
no events scheduled
They do like for you to call your local store and register!
This blog is very kid friendly! See more things for kids: Activities . Crafts . Frugal Fun . Homeschooling . Preschool . Recipes


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Week 3 Picks
Another week goes by and still some surprises for me going into week 3! The Bucs remain 2-0 with wins against the Saints and the Eagles. That means if they beat the Steelers they will be 3-0, 1-0 in their division and would have beaten 3 all time top teams. You then better start believing that fitzmagic really does exist. I think by game 3 you really start to think about the teams that are the real deal and others that will really struggle to get over the line. I mean just look at the Bills and the Cardinals so far…. nothing is telling me that they have a chance this season. The Giants travel to Houston with the loser having an 0-3 record to start the season. I had both of these teams to reach the playoffs this season so to start 0-3 would be a disaster for either of these teams. I also think it's all or nothing for the Raiders and the Seahawks. They both need a win this week or they fall behind. Too far in my opinion. I know by week 3 it's a little early to call but sometimes it's hard to find that momentum mid season and if you don't…. that's your season over.
Below we move on to our week 3 predictions. Look out for them every weekend during the season to help you make your mind up on those dodgy looking matchups and for a few helpful stats to back it up. I tend to miss the Thursday night game as it's a little too early to post the rest of the predictions for Sunday. So much can change in the footballing world in just a few days.
Neil is 17-13 this season so far in his predictions. Follow him @neil_itez for more.
Sunday 15/09/18
6.00pm (BST)
Saints 24 @ 27 Falcons
Broncos 13 @ 20 Ravens
Bengals 21 @ 31 Panthers
Giants 17 @ 28 Texans
Titans 10 @ 27 Jags
49ers 23 @ 35 Chiefs
Raiders 24 @ 21 Dolphins
Bills 9 @ 35 Viking's
Colts 13 @ 24 Eagles
Packers 24 @ 21 Redskins
9.05pm (BST)
Chargers 20 @ 24 Rams
9.25pm (BST)
Bears 20 @ 13 Cardinals
Cowboys 17 @ 23 Seahawks
Monday 10/09/18
1.20am (BST)
Patriots 31 @ 30 Lions
Tuesday 11/09/18
1.15am (BST)
Steelers 31 @ 28 Bucs