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Tobacco road? Sorry, try I-70 or close to it. If you're looking for the best basketball in the country right now you can kindly direct your attention to where this interstate runs through the states of Missouri and Kansas and directly at the Big 12. Tomorrow night while the rest of the world watches either Duke face of against ACC opponent Maryland or Oklahoma State facing Texas A&M, two teams in Kansas will quietly carry on a battle of #2 vs. #5 in the country.
Kansas and Kansas State head into their matchup on Wednesday night with the highest combined ranking that most fans of the two teams can remember in their lifetime. A battle that will be waged quietly, unceremoniously and without the fanfare from the national media that it deserves. The fact of the matter is these are two teams that have very real hopes of a number one seed. Throw in an improving Missouri team that should be ranked (I'm looking at you Texas) and you have one heck of a stretch of highway playing some seriously meaningful basketball.
Alas, as it stands today the two top programs in the Big 12 conference will play to a minimal audience of those in the local markets and those who care enough to find a way to see it. Would you find such a blatant example of ignoring great basketball if it were happening in the Big East? The ACC? Maybe you would, maybe you wouldn't. I understand that schedules are set well in advance, as are most television appearances, but who couldn't see this one coming from a mile away or at least since January.
In Lawrence, Bill Self keeps churning out wins at a program that has claimed more victories in the last two decades than anyone in college basketball. The Jayhawks are a perennial contender, boast more conference championships than anyone anywhere, including a sixth consecutive this season. The Jayhawks have become a well oiled machine as a program and no one can deny that.
In Manhattan, Frank Martin is one of the most entertaining and passionate coaches to watch and he's recruited top level talent to a program once dead in the water. The Wildcats have seen a resurgence to a time long forgotten and a relevancy in the basketball landscape that few can argue.
For their part these two teams are ranked #2 and #5 in the AP Poll, #2 and #5 by the college coaches across the country and lastly #1 and #5 in RPI. The Jayhawks have played the 17th most difficult schedule and the Wildcats have faced the #8 most difficult schedule. In that time the two teams have experienced a combined record of 51-6 with one of those losses being Kansas' victory over Kansas State in Manhattan. The Jayhawks and Wildcats have beaten Texas(2), Texas A&M(2), Baylor(2) and Temple all ranked in this weeks AP and coaches poll. The two teams are 17-4 against the RPI top 50, 8-2 against top 25 teams and again one of those losses is from the head to head matchup of these two same teams.
How then is it that this game is going to fly completely under the radar? Syracuse faced off against Villanova to as much fan fare and media hype as we've seen this season. Both are great teams and deserving that hype, but so are the two teams in Kansas. Rivalry week for ESPN this year was based and scheduled almost solely around Duke versus North Carolina. Once again, great programs and Duke is a very good team, but that game doesn't even come close to this with or without Tyler Hansbrough's jersey retirement. Plain and simple this is one of the premier matchups in college basketball without a question.
I know I'm not really telling anyone here anything they don't already know. Kansas and Kansas State fans aren't the ones missing out here. Most will find a way to watch it, find a bar, an internet feed or the Big 12 network. It's fans of college basketball as a whole that are missing out on this one.
Start in Columbia and head west through Lawrence and on to Manhattan and right now you have three programs that are competing at or near top of what is regarded as one of the top, if not the top conference in college basketball. Three programs that have the look of sustained success. Three coaches that are doing as good a job as any in the country at building winning teams. The rest of the world already knows about Kansas, but they don't really know about the rivalries and the other two teams in the equation.
Tonight was a golden opportunity to continue to show the college basketball world what's happening in the Big 12 North and specifically what's happening in Kansas. The Big 12 North and three teams very near I-70 are making some serious noise. Two teams from Kansas are making even more. Unfortunately as the saying goes, if a tree falls in the forest and no one's there to hear it, does it make a sound?


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Does Mickey Moing have the luck of the Irish? Has The Mick TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on FOX? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is a dedicated place to track the status of The Mick, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
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Airing on the FOX television network, The Mick stars Kaitlin Olson, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Thomas Barbusca, Jack Stanton, Carla Jimenez, and Scott MacArthur. In the first season, grifter Mickey (Olson) was left to care for her sister's spoiled little rich kids in affluent Greenwich, Connecticut. Season two finds Mickey in it for the long haul. She gets by with a little help from her sorta boyfriend, Jimmy (MacArthur), and Alba (Jimenez), the family's live-in housekeeper. Mickey is determined to make through the tough times or black out.
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The second season of The Mick averaged a 0.73 rating in the 18-49 demographic and drawing an average audience of 2.10 million viewers. Compared to season one, it is down by 34% and down by 29%, respectively. Find out how The Mickstacks up against other FOX TV shows.
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Despite a steady ratings decline, FOX renewed The Mick for a second season. Will it be so lucky, again? Things don't look too good. The network has ordered additional episodes for season two but that could be more about filling timeslots than a sign that season three will be ordered. I suspect that FOX will pull the plug and try something new next season. I'll update this page with any breaking developments. Subscribe for free updates on any cancellation or renewal news about The Mick.
5/10/2018 status update: The Mick has been cancelled by FOX. Since I have dinner plans, get the details here.
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It's not often new names crop up in UK climbing media circles, but one such name that has been appearing time and again recently is Lukasz Warzecha of LWImages.co.uk.
It's the type of name I am always going to struggle to spell, let alone pronounce, but it isn't his name that springs to mind when I think about Lukasz, it's his absolutely stunning photographs.
In this short interview Thomas Mazur asks Lukasz a few questions about his photography. The interview is complimented by a selection of images from Lukasz.
Interview by Thomas Mazur:
You completed the photography course at Thames Valley University. Why, out of so many branches of photography, did you decide to focus on the outdoor industry?
It seemed like an obvious choice for me. As a climber I was going to all those places anyway and although my climbing now is secondary (always) I still experience the same thrill when visiting perfect climbing locations. My course at TVU had nothing to do with outdoors, it was all about studio photography and digital imaging and with all honesty, I didn't realise what I was letting myself into... :-)
Oh, yeah... It's good to mention that for a while you were a pretty decent climber, with a few first free ascents in the Tatra Mountains on your tick list... Do you feel you missed out by not continuing your climbing career? Do you think it is possible to combine photography and climbing at a professional level?
I think that dedication is what is required at professional level in anything we do, and I don't feel I would have time to do both. My climbing experience helps me a lot in understanding an athlete's mindset, but photography comes first for me now.
A recent experience clearly illustrates this: I went on a non-commercial trip to South Africa, but I had very specific images in mind to execute, so before leaving I made a careful list of the gear I needed to pack. It was a lot of stuff, believe me, but only on my way to the airport did I realise that I'd forgotten my climbing shoes and chalk bag... I'm a photographer not a climber!
You have now spent one and a half years working intensively in the industry. What has surprised you in this time, have there been any disappointments, and how did it compare to your expectations of starting a new career?
You're right and its been a blast. I think the biggest surprise was that it was so easy to go beyond my expectations over such a short period of time. I'm still overwhelmed by the recognition I get for my work.
Disappointed? No way! Don't forget that I'm living the dream.
Where, or from whom, do you find inspiration?
That has been changing with time. To begin with, I drew inspiration solely from photographers' work and their creativity. Over time as my own photography developed, I become more interested in building business acumen as well. At the moment I'm inspired by David Hobby, Chase Jarvis, Tim Kemple and Joe McNally, but also Kieth Ladzinski and Andrew Burr. If not away on location, my day in the office will usually start by checking the blogs of the first four. I think you can see their influence in my work as a photographer in both the images I create, and in my business ideas.
I asked you about this because there is an interesting article in Summit 54 on the history of climbing photography (by David Pickford). It seems that almost as soon as mountain photography was invented, every possible shot was taken. Now we routinely follow the practices and standards set by predecessors. Do you think that is possible to find something new and fresh? What else can you bring to climbing photography?
Obviously, the evolution in climbing photography is driven by the ever changing general perception of the sport and the technological advancement of photographic equipment. With all due respect but '[...] the dramatic silhouette; the monumental object highlighted by a small figure; the reflection of the shadow on the wall; a shallow depth of field [...]' are just compositional qualities found over and over again in climbing shots. David in his article rightly gives credit to John Cleare for using those tricks first, but this is a piece of information only important for those few interested in such details. Most of the viewers will remember: John Cleare, Heinz Zak, Simon Carter or David 'Cubby' Cuthbertson because they were able to deliver great images over a long period of time during their careers.
I think that there's a huge potential in climbing competition photography. I've seen press photographers at work during Arco Masters who don't have a scooby about the sport. I would like to create images from the climbing World Cups that appeal to the general public, but my interest in making my mark in the industry goes far beyond competitions.
The popularity of digital photography is unbelievable. It seems that everyone can take good shots every time and everywhere – and put them online in real time. So what makes the difference between pros and snappers?
As a pro you need to deliver and this is the most important difference. In commercial photography you quite often need to produce images against a very tight client's brief. Obviously I don't think about it this way every time I'm shooting, but on every job you need to prove yourself, your reputation is on the line... at the end of the day you're only as good as your last assignment. That's why working on personal projects is so important to keep the creative juices flowing... The internet is full of great images and often the work of amateurs is hugely inspiring.
You have had the opportunity to work with many famous climbers. How does such cooperation work? Do they treat it as fun or duty to the sponsor?
Never! We always have a lot of fun, but every situation is different. When working with top climbers you need to try to understand their mindset and fit your ideas around their goals and busy working schedules. Even as a pro you cannot expect to have a portrait shoot with a climber in the isolation zone before the finals. I always try to put myself into their shoes, and think that I'm there for them - not other way round. I think this way both parties are satisfied.
Which session was most interesting for you and why? Which of the climbing celebrities made the biggest impression on you?
By far the most interesting was shooting portraits of Voytek Kurtyka... First of all he's a legend, and as Ian Parnell said to me once - 'I don't know him at all, but I've always assumed he must be a total hard bastard'. I was shooting for a campaign for an access fund in Poland. Never mind the technical difficulties of the shoot, executing a low-key portrait in his very bright living room (in the end I hung carpets to cover the windows).
Just before the shoot we started this casual conversation about photography and climbing. The biggest picture on the wall in his living room was the photograph of the icefall called Losar, once Voytek's idea-fixe. I stopped for a little while looking at it and then came the question... 'Do you like it?'. I hesitated to answer, but after a split second I fired... 'I would love to see it in b&w'. The director of the foundation who was with us to help me to handle Voytek's personality during the shoot reacted quickly by saying - 'Voytek, shall we?!' The pictures came out as well as the whole campaign.
In the popular consciousness, there is an idea of what life must be like as a professional photographer - you know, famous climbers, fast cars, beautiful girls, and partying till dawn - just cool... Can you pull back the curtain and tell us what life is really like as a pro?
Life of a pro? Its a roller coaster ride... I could make it sound as glamorous as you like... Off course I jet off on regular basis to all those beautiful places, I do hang out and party with famous climbers... Just don't forget that this is not a full picture. Behind the scenes it's a business full of responsibilities and bills to pay. Being a pro means that you need to find time for all those things: beautiful cars, fast girls, and party till dawn and be cool about it!
Hmm... You have your own website, blog, and Facebook profile – it seems that you want to be in touch with people. Also, I saw you during Arco Rock Master and you are a recognisable person – people know you and your work, but on the other hand it seems you have lost your privacy. Do you see this as a necessary cost, or more as something enjoyable that can help your business?
I disagree, I don't think I have lost my privacy. My blog and facebook page help me communicate with people, which I love! Both things work great as marketing tools as well, but there's also a danger of creating a virtual life which your true personality doesn't match anymore and I think everyone needs to be careful with that.
Is there anything you would refuse to do in photography? You know, the guy comes to you with a suitcase full of money and says do this and that - and you answer that "I do not ...", because...
I would like to position myself more and more in the mainstream commercial photography world. I would never do anything that would hurt other people's feelings. Other than that all the men with suitcases full of money are more then welcome! :-)
Are there ethics in climbing photography? Viewing commercial advertising or fashion photos, we really don't know what is real vs. what is created. How does this compare to climbing photography: are the pics always from real ascents, unposed, no Photoshop etc.?
No comment... :-D
Seriously, it depends. They are always real deal, even if they're staged. Obviously they're not always from real ascents because when you have the chance to plan for better light and sometimes ask the photographers' favourite question - 'Could you do that move, clip etc. for me again?', of course you'll take it. In general I like to have everything experience based... None of that cheap catalogue look! As for Photoshop??? Would you ask a photographer 10, 20 years ago, does he use a darkroom??? You got my point?
I had the opportunity to attend a lecture by a famous photographer who commented that when choosing his assistant the most important criteria was whether he could make a good cup of coffee. Recently, you took on Matt Pycroft as your assistant, however I suspect this wasn't just for making coffee! How do you think the relationship between photographer and assistant should function?
Its because I don't drink coffee... :-) No, but seriously, I don't think there's only one way of doing things. The relationship will depend on the photographer's expectations and assistant's abilities. I feel that I can expect a lot more from Matt than a perfect cup of tea! It should be a partnership, because photography is this beautiful industry where you don't always realise when you grow and when you become ready to work shoulder to shoulder with your heroes.
Finally, who would be in your dream session or in what corner of the world?
I'll keep this for myself... at least for now! ;-)
Lukasz Warzecha is a professional photographer.
You can check out his website with stunning images and excellent videos here: LWImages.co.uk
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Regina International Airport chief executive James Bogusz can count the days until his airport runs out of cash.
"I'm essentially down to about 45 days," the President and Chief Executive Officer of YQR said in an interview. "I've basically bought another two months, to be generous."
Regina International is emblematic of all that is going wrong in Canada's aviation industry due to the pandemic. The airport, which welcomed 1.18 million passengers last year, will see a fraction of that number this year.
"I'm kinda down to my last million," said Bogusz. "It sounds like a lot but it's not in the airport context."
Airlines have cancelled scores of flights. Passengers are staying home. And the money is drying up.
Regina's passenger traffic was down 82% in October and November looks to be no better. Data released Thursday by Statistics Canada showed that a nascent aviation recovery over the summer has stalled this fall.
"While major Canadian airlines carried over four times as many passengers in September as at the lowest point during the pandemic in April, the recovery flattened out with a year-over-year decline identical to that in August," Statistics Canada reported.
A stalled recovery
Just 900,000 people got on a plane in September across Canada, down 86.8% from the same month in 2019. The pandemic's second wave threatened what little recovery there has been, the agency said. Load factors were under 44%. And airlines revenues fell 85% to just $315.7 million for the month.
Airlines aren't the only ones dependent on passenger revenues. As a private, not-for-profit company, Regina International earns the lion's share of its cash from passenger fees. If passengers stay home, those revenues disappear.
"When we run out, that means we're going to be into our line of credit," said Bogusz. "So we'll be incurring interest."
At the end of 2019, Regina owed just shy of $38 million in long-term debt. That works out to $64 per enplaned passenger… a far cry from the Canadian airport average of $200.
"I just don't have the revenue right now or the passenger volume to pay back any debt," said Bogusz. "All the money that's gone out, I can't replenish it. Taking on more debt doesn't help."
Regina has cut about 30% of its staff and put off buying new equipment to save cash. The problem is, there isn't a lot of fat to cut. Runways still have to be plowed and the lights turned on, no matter how few passengers there are.
"All of the services they provide, such as passenger facilitation, operations and emergency services like firefighting or humanitarian relief, are paid for by users," the Canadian Airports Council said this week. "But with virtually no users and no revenue, the system has broken down."
'We're all holding our breath'
Staff in Regina will have to keep ageing sweepers working through the winter. "We had to buckle down and do some rebuilding of parts rather than replace them this year," said Bogusz.
The situation has all eyes turned on Ottawa. The federal government announced earlier this month that help may be forthcoming. But discussions are ongoing and few details are available. The government will deliver a fiscal update at the end of the month.
"The government must move quickly in the upcoming Economic Statement with concrete measures to support the sector and the hundreds of thousands of jobs that are impacted by aviation in every region of the country", said Mike McNaney, President and CEO of the National Airlines Council of Canada.
"We're running out of options," said Bogusz. "We're looking at all those options now and be making some tough decisions if the government doesn't provide some support."
One of those options is raising land fees and airport improvement fees. Other airports have already announced fee increases, putting more strain on a struggling industry.
"I don't know about you," said Bogusz, "but I can tell ya, when you're trying to generate more air service and encourage safe travel… raising the fees doesn't help anything. It just reduces travel demand further when the price of travel increases."
Which brings us back to those talks in Ottawa. "We're all holding our breath," said Bogusz, "waiting for, hopefully, Ottawa to provide some support."
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In a space-occupying video installation, Herwig Turk shows INVERSUM (2008), a work with a visual focus on states of approach and distance in the desolate environment of a salt desert. In the exhibition space, the viewers also get a haptic feel for the desert as several tons of salt turn the concrete floor into desert ground. Visitors plod across glaringly white, soft salt before they reach the projection screens. This way, attention is focused in an interesting way, and an emotional boundary emerges between the outlined desert area and the surrounding exhibition spaces. The viewers approach but experiences that approaching does not necessarily lead to closeness - a fact that is also reflected in the figure in one of the two videos played.


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A lovely Brazilian jazz groove tune from Luiz Henrique and Walter Wanderley that fits perfect for any rainy winter night.
A lovely Brazilian jazz groove tune from Luiz Henrique and Walter Wanderley that fits perfect for any rainy winter night.
It's a been a while since I've shared any recent additions to the collection. Considering, I thought we'd get back to the basics with the simple, sunny tune – Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La Si, Do – by Haitian bandleader Raoul Guillaume et Son Groupe. I don't remember learning the musical scale back in school being so groovy!
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For this podcast we decided to try something we have never done before — set out to do a show without any records from our collection. Instead we went to a local record swap meet with a set budget of $50 each to create our playlist for the day.
After a full afternoon of digging through many boxes of records from all over the world we headed straight back to La Sala to see if we spent our money wisely. We think we did pretty well, but have a listen and let us know what you think.
Fela Ransome-Kuti and Africa '70 with Ginger Baker – Let's Start
20th Century Steel Band – Heaven and Hell is on Earth
Monarco – Silenciar A Mangueira
Avohou Pierre Et L'Orchestre Black Santiago – Makoba Houi Dé O
Al Hirt – Harlem Hendoo
Chico Che Y La Crisis – Sagitario
The Doves – Give Peace to the People
Orquestre Le Peuple – Massavi Fololo Y' Africa
The Numonics – You Lied
El Gran Combo – El Jolgoria (Wepa-Wepa)
This morning I woke up humming Abdullah Ibrahim's "Soweto". May-Li, who reads minds, nonchalantly put on some of his music for us to listen to while we got the day started. Then I went over to the kitchen, fixed an arepa de choclo and some coffee, and played this beautiful record over breakfast. I've been humming it all day.
This couldn't be more fitting.
"Abdullah tells a remarkable story about two tunes that he performed in Cape Town in 1976. These became the anthems of children in the streets of the city. They were the tunes Mannenberg (named after a township in Cape Town that is parallel in significance to Soweto in Johannesburg) and Soweto. The saxophone solos were being sung to words all over the country, as anthems of anger and resistance to the apartheid regime. Just a few months after the recordings of these tunes were released, the Soweto uprising occurred. This was the turning point in South African history, when the South African security forces gunned down schoolchildren, who were protesting against [Afrikaans] language instruction in schools." (Carol Ann Muller, in Kalamu ya Salaam's great post on Mannenberg – highly recommended.)
Abdullah Ibrahim humbly tells that in the mid 70s, Nelson Mandela's lawyer snuck in some of Ibrahim's music into his prison in Robin Island; when he heard it, he said "Liberation is near".
Thank you, Nelson Mandela. Rest in power.
Like many DJs of my generation my initial interest in vinyl records began through my love affair with hip hop. In earlier years the goal was to find doubles of anything funky and especially with drum breaks to cut up. Of course, with this approach I let many other incredible recordings slip through my fingers during those days.
Honestly, it's only been in the last five years that my ears have finally opened to the more sophisticated (but not always less funky) forms of jazz. Fortunately, from those dark ages there are a number of battered Blue Note and Prestige records with such irresistibly good music they escaped my shameful squandering.
Art Blakey's classic Blue Note LP "Holidays For Skins" is one such record that defied the odds with four amazing Latin jazz arrangements, each chalked full of rich Afro-Latin percussion provided by some of the greats (check the full band lineup below!). Even back then names like Sabu Martinez, Ray Barretto, Donald Bryd and Ray Bryant were obvious targets. This is definitely a record that has grown on me over time and has continually fueled my growing love for Afro-Cuban jazz.
Enough talk, let's listen!
Reflection Side 2 Song 2
Personnel: Art Blakey, drums; Philly Joe Jones, drums and tympani; Art Taylor, drums and gong; Sabu Martinez, bongo and conga; Ray Barretto, Chonquito Vicente, congas; Victor Gonzalez, bongo; Andy Delannoy, maracas and cencerro; Julio Martinez, conga and treelog; Fred Pagani Jr., timables; Donald Bryd, trumpet; Ray Bryant, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass
We told you we take requests, yes?
Pharoah Sanders playing boogaloo?!
With absolutely no liner notes or list of musicians, and with an alternative cover that suggests he's going to be a guest musician for ten seconds, I picked this record up a bit skeptically. I'm normally not a big fan of Latin jazz, and I definitely distrust those "so and so goes Latin" records you find all over the place – who doesn't? But I had to pick this one up, had to be a crazy record.
As it turns out, Pharoah Sanders (and not only him) gets to spit a bit of fire, on top of a pretty tight group that keeps him more organized than usual. Not your typical Latin jazz, for sure, I'm tempted to try this on a dance floor sometime, heheh. There's not much more I can tell you about this record, it seems to be a kind of a mysterious session, you can read a bit more here.
This is a monstrous session led by 23-year old saxophonist Tyrone Washington. I'd never heard of him, and apparently he only released two albums after this one. (His "Do Right" from a few years later is too smooth for my taste.) But this record! You can definitely hear the influence of the soulful, spiritual-search sound of Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, but this is also the sound of a bunch of excited young kids having fun and swinging hella hard!
I've gotta thank Chris at Explorist International for recommending this killer album. Noone likes to tell the whole wide world where they buy their records, for obvious reasons. I don't either. But when a couple of young music and design enthusiasts decide to set up a little neighborhood record store, in the middle of 2010, and when it's the kind of shop where you walk in, get good, honest advice, and walk out with a pile of records you didn't know you loved, they have all my support. If you're in San Francisco, go buy music from them!
1951 was the year Charles Mingus arrived in New York, where jazz musicians went to make their reputations. He got right to it. Soon he was leading the Jazz Workshop, also known as the "Jazz Sweatshop" to some of his overworked sidemen. With a rotating cast of players, Mingus pioneered a collaborative style of co-creation that would serve as a template for many groups that followed. He sang out the parts to each musician, teaching them the song phrase by phrase in long, grueling rehearsals. He refused to let the musicians work from a score. In many cases, of course, the written music didn't exist: it had all been worked out on piano, but only Mingus knew the piece completely. A soloist was usually given a set of scales from which to craft his improvisation, but he had to be aware of the shifting rhythms behind him. Performances were simply extensions of rehearsals, as fluid and unpredictable: arrangements were constantly mutating, songs might be rehearsed one way and performed another, all according to the unique and changeable vision of the band leader. As trumpeter Lew Solof put it: "He liked the sound of the struggle."
Of course, not all musicians enjoyed working under these unpredictable conditions, and the tensions within these Workshop bands became the foundation of many myths that surround Mingus even today: Mingus chasing his trumpet player angrily off the bandstand and out into the street; Mingus smashing the piano at the Five Spot; Mingus stopping his aggravated band once and again, to the dismay of the audience, who might get a lecture on their own uncivilized listening habits should anyone dare object too loudly. He once had the children of his band mates play from behind the stage curtain, mocking the so-called avant-garde and free jazz sounds that were just starting to be heard in New York then.
He was protective of his music, sensitive to any perceived slight, and was always willing to defend himself with violence, if necessary. But he got results, and this is indisputable. Few composers demanded as much from their players, and fewer still were capable of eliciting such brilliant performances from them. His players, even those who had their disagreements with him, mostly credit Mingus with pushing them further than they'd imagined possible. He sometimes refused to let a sideman solo, might deliberately antagonize him, stoke him, insult him, only to finally let him blow, drawing a spark of genius from the frustrated and angry musician. Reedman Yusef Lateef, who played with Mingus in the early 1960s, recalls asking for guidance on a certain solo, and being given, in lieu of a set chords or scales, a line drawing of a coffin.
Many great albums came out of this period, including historic collaborations with drummer Max Roach (with whom he also founded Debut Records, jazz's first artist-owned label), but Mingus's first masterpiece was Pithecanthropus Erectus, an eerie, haunting album recorded in January 1956, starring an inspired Jackie McLean. The title track tells the story of the rise and decline of man, something easy enough to pick out in the McLean's tense and freakish horn work. It is an album of brilliantly orchestrated chaos, a true milestone.
You've probably heard the title track before, but it's so beautiful, why not listen to it again?
–franz tunda


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OCEANSIDE — The next time you see a city water truck you might also see an advertisement for a local restaurant or window cleaning service, or at least that's the idea the City Council is considering.
Last week, the City Council gave the go ahead to issue a request for proposals from vehicle sign companies to place ads on city vehicles and give a percent of the profit to the city.
It's estimated a vehicle advertisement could fetch $250 a month, and placed on 100 city vehicles could generate $150,000 a year in city revenues.
Estimates are based on North County Transit District bus wraps, which earn 60 percent of ad revenues.
The city expects to see between 25 to 50 percent of ad revenues, since city vehicles are not seen as often as public transit buses and would only display advertisements on the vehicle's exterior.
Monies raised would be earmarked for city programs for teens, seniors and the homeless.
Vehicle signs would not go on city police, fire or ambulance vehicles. All ads would need city approval.
Other details of a city/sign company agreement are purposely left open-ended.
Companies that wish to work with the city are asked to propose ad price, percent of sales given to the city, duration of ads, selection process for ads, installation procedures and other particulars for the city to consider.
"We left it open-ended so we could see what was out there, we're not entirely sure what we might get," Michelle Skaggs-Lawrence, city manager, said.
Following the meeting former city manager and current city consultant Peter Weiss said city vehicle ads would be open to most local businesses.
"If the ad was not political, or advertising alcohol or tobacco we'd probably deal with it," Weiss said.
Oceanside previously tried the idea in the late 1990s.
Councilwoman Esther Sanchez, who cast the only no vote, said she recalls earlier ads "got negative" and were discontinued because they were not feasible.
She also had concerns about the size and placement of ads.
"I still think this is a bad way to go," Sanchez said.
The majority of council members were on board with giving vehicle ads a try.
"It's an opportunity for the city, $150,000 doesn't mean a lot, but if you dedicate it to Parks and Rec it may mean a lot to a program," Councilman Jerry Kern said.
One sign company expressed interest at the meeting.
Tracy Missett, co-owner of Missett Sign Company, Signs of Change, said her company would like to work with the city to raise funds for community programs.
"My husband and I wanted to get involved, and give back to the community," Missett said.
The Missett Sign Company is owned by the son and daughter-in-law of Tom Missett, a partner in BGT Media.
The media company went through a similar request for proposal process to erect a digital billboard on city property as a city revenue generator. A final contract with BGT Media was denied by the city twice. The city is now in the process of adopting an ordinance amendment to ban billboards.
"We canceled the LED signs, this is similar money from outside to take care of things in Oceanside, I support it 100 percent," Mayor Jim Wood said.
Request for proposals from interested vehicle sign companies need to be submitted by July 8. Staff will evaluate submissions, and bring the top proposal back to council for approval.


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Over the years I have done numerous experiments with the hopes of increasing my wellness quotient. Diets, fasts, different workouts, meditation, yoga- I try not to reject or endorse anything without trying it first. Because we are all like snowflakes, IE totally unique physically, mentally and emotionally, it is important to experience different approaches for ourselves- not blindly follow someone elses' recommendations. Of course we can turn to others for direction and ideas but we must think for ourselves.
During the last week (#3) of my current 12 week program some things became evident to me:
-It's mostly mental. Challenging yourself takes will power and persistence
-The body has an amazing power to heal and be healthy. After just a short period of eating better, exercising better, and thinking better you can feel the positive changes.
-It's easier with support. Doing it with a group, either in person or on line, can help you be successful.
-It's worth it. Committing to becoming better at taking care of yourself, no matter the outcome, is powerful. You feel in control of yourself and your ability to handle daily life.
Because there are so many ideas and programs available it can be confusing. I would suggest asking other people what has worked for them, "googling" it, or consulting with a health professional. Take the suggestions and choose the one that "feels right" for you at this moment. Remember there is no right or wrong way- you have to find YOUR way. One of the programs that worked well for Mary and I last January was The whole 30. It may be a good place to start ! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or suggestions.
Expect Health, Dr Matt
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Short-Term Homeowners Should Consider an ARM
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) aren't as popular as they used to be. But if you look at the numbers, many homebuyers really ought to consider getting one.
Real estate agents will tell you that the typical homebuyer only stays in a home for five to seven years before moving on. First-time homebuyers in particular are likely to get a "starter" home for a few years, then move up to a larger one as their income and/or family expands.
This raises the question: if you're only going to be in a house for five to seven years, why get a 30-year mortgage?
Saving money with an ARM
ARMs are a great money-saving tool for people who aren't planning to make a long-term commitment to a house, condo or other property they're buying. The interest rates are substantially lower than on a standard 30-year fixed-rate mortgage - about a full percentage point lower on a 5-year ARM, according to current Freddie Mac figures - so you can save a lot of money on mortgage interest.
You can get ARMs in a variety of lengths between one and 10 years, so you can find one that matches the length of time you plan to own the home.
ARMs are basically 30-year mortgages with a variable interest rate. If you have a 7-year ARM, the mortgage rate is fixed for the first seven years, then readjusts periodically after that to bring it more in line with current interest rates.
The reason the interest rates on ARMs are so much lower than fixed-rate mortgages is because the lenders don't have to worry about getting stuck with a low-interest loan if rates go up over the next decade or two. But if you're going to be a short-time owner, long-term rates aren't going to be an issue for you either.
Why ARMs got a bad rap
ARMs got a bad reputation during the runup to the subprime mortgage crisis because they were used in a lot of ways that made them risky, turning them into so-called "exotic" mortgages. These provided low payments at first but would increase dramatically when it came time for the loan to reset unless the mortgage was refinanced. This worked fine as long as home values were rising, but once they started to fall, borrowers could no longer refinance and were stuck with the new, higher payments.
These days, high-risk, "exotic" ARMs are all but extinct. When their rates reset, it's according to a predictable formula that limits how much and how fast your rate can increase, if you should end up owning the home longer than you expect. You'll also need to put up some kind of a down payment, which will provide a cushion against possible price declines.
There's still a risk with an ARM that if home prices take another big drop you could get stuck with the loan and the house if you're unable to sell or refinance. But as long as you make sure that any rate resets are capped at a reasonable maximum interest rate, your payments should remain at an affordable level. In fact, your payments could remain the same or even decline if overall interest rates hold steady or fall since ARM resets are pegged to prevailing market rates at the time.
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Hughes multi-modem prototype selected by DoD
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) has been awarded a follow-on contract to continue the second phase of a pilot study program to assess the feasibility of interoperability across multiple satellite communication (SATCOM) systems for the Department of Defense (DoD).
Under this award, Hughes will be responsible for prototyping a Flexible Modem Interface (FMI) for military terminals that will enable various military and commercial systems and services to interoperate in the field.
The new study — the second over the course of several years — builds on the growing commercial partnership with the DoD to assess what the ideal military SATCOM architecture would look like and how diverse systems could work together.
The assessment and prototype deliverables have the potential to create a more resilient, cost-effective, and flexible SATCOM architecture for DoD.
In Phase 2, Hughes will build on their recommendations from the first study and explore how an interoperable system solution could be effectively implemented by developing and producing the new FMI for demonstration and evaluation.
In 2017, Hughes participated in two different studies within the first phase of this project. In that first phase, Hughes recommended that the Defense Department pursue a SATCOM strategy that supports interoperability for wideband government applications, which would significantly enhance DoD's communications infrastructure and reduce acquisition and operations costs.
Dr. Rajeev Gopal, Senior Technical Director, Advanced Systems for Hughes says in Phase Two of this program, Hughes is being asked to develop, demonstrate and deliver a hardware and architecture prototype solution to support interoperable SATCOM capabilities for the military, which will help fortify satellite communications in contested environments.
The delivered solution will increase the resiliency and interoperability of various commercial and military SATCOM systems and services used by the DoD, including over High- Throughput Satellites (HTS).
As part of the overall assessment, Hughes will be evaluating the needs and capabilities that DoD will require in the future, including a secure and affordable wideband communications architecture (WCA) that can facilitate varied and redundant space and ground transports.
The FMI prototype will be demonstrated within the context of a mission management architecture that supports wide-beam, spot-beam, and on-board processing satellites, including new GEO HTS and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.
Rick Lober, vice president and general manager of defense and intelligence systems at Hughes added that the overall goal for Hughes is to help the Defense Department produce a solution that expands the capabilities of the U.S. government's satellite communications.
To do that, Rick said, they will examine how to create an interoperable system that is flexible and resilient, allowing DoD's various global applications to operate over its own satellite network as well as leveraging commercial satellites, management systems, gateways, waveforms, and modems for DoD terminals to increase mission assurance.
iDirect Government unveils a new, ruggedized satellite router
Direct Government (iDirectGov) has unveiled their 9050 OM ruggedized satellite router — the 9050 OM features enhanced security, military environmental standards and improved functionality in a ruggedized form factor for operation in harsh outdoor environments.
A 950mp integrated satellite router board resides at the heart of the 9050 OM, which protects the board from the elements including blowing rain or dusty conditions. Powered by Evolution® 4.2 software, the 9050 OM can operate in harsh environments in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees F to +131 degrees F.
While en route to a mission, the 9050 OM can survive a parachute jump from 25,000 feet or be submerged in water, and still be able to operate once it reaches its final destination.
The 9050 OM features are as follow:
• Transmit Key Line, to lower battery consumption and extend the mission as needed
• Blackout switch to turn off all LEDs for discrete operations
• Single data connector to support two LAN ports, console, GPS input, and Transmit Key Line
• Antenna pointing meter to ensure the satellite terminal is properly peaked
• Passively cooled – no powered fans required to cool down the product while in operation
• External power supply designed for outdoor use along with the product
• Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 Level 3 certified
• Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) certification ready
John Ratigan, President of iDirect Government, said this is going to drastically change the way operators work in the field. Gone are the days of lugging around heavy transit cases in inclement weather and remote locations — this 9050 OM is durable, compact and powerful, enabling iDirectGov's 950mp satellite router board to send critical information over the airwaves without overheating or experiencing a failure in the field. The company's engineers designed and tested this solution so that the men and women who defend our nation can communicate seamlessly in order to complete their mission and keep us safe.
U.S. military cyber ops students "Game On..."
Two students at the Naval Postgraduate School here have created a way to bridge a training gap in U.S. military cyber operations — through a game.
For their master's thesis, Army Master Sgt. David Long and Army Capt. Chris Mulch designed and developed CyberWar 2025, a computer-based strategy war game that challenges players to navigate through the core concepts of the cyber realm.
"The goal of CyberWar: 2025 is to stimulate and increase players' knowledge and experience of cyberspace operations," Mulch said. "The basic idea is to learn as you play."
In approximately 30 to 60 minutes of turn-based, 'sandbox' gameplay, players employ a range of the basic concepts laid out in Joint Publications 3-12(R) Cyberspace Operations. A deft combination of offensive cyber operations, defensive cyber operations and computer network exploitation can lead a player to victory, even if in a relatively weak position.
"Everybody starts out on a level playing field," Mulch explained. "Players utilize resources in a way they see fit, whether those resources are put into offense, defense or reconnaissance."
A sense of urgency has burgeoned in the United States over the last decade as adversaries — state and non-state actors alike — have increasingly turned to the cyber domain to actively work against U.S. national security interests.
In a recent speech at John Hopkins University, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis reiterated that the Defense Department absolutely must "invest in cyber defense, resilience, and the continued integration of cyber capabilities into the full spectrum of military operations. Our competitive edge has eroded in every domain of warfare — air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace — and it is continually eroding."
President Donald J. Trump echoed this in his fiscal year 2019 budget request to Congress, calling for a 4.2 percent increase in the Pentagon's cyber funding to US$8.5 billion as U.S. Cyber Command approaches full operational capability as a newly-unified combatant command.
"What's going on in cyber policy is a big question right now in DoD," Mulch said. "What does our competitive balance look like? Should we be strong? Should we be putting time and resources into defense, reconnaissance or research?"
Yet, there remains a critical gap in how DoD goes about preparing the military to engage in this domain. Several educational courses and training exercises have been developed to prepare leaders to plan and execute cyberspace-based effects to support operations, but there are no virtual simulations used by the military to train and educate service members in the basic concepts of cyberspace operations.
Filling a Gap
When Long, a cyberwarfare practitioner at Fort Meade, Maryland, and Mulch, an information operations officer, arrived at the Naval Postgraduate School in June 2016 to begin their graduate work in information strategy and political warfare, it didn't take them long to turn to solving this.
"People would say I'm the cyber guy, even though I really don't like that term," Long said. "When I came to NPS, my promise to myself was to [impact] the Army cyber mission; I had a lot of ideas about how we can educate people about cyber operations, and how we could do it correctly."
Attending a game theory course, they encountered an article exploring the strengths and weaknesses of American cyber capabilities vis-a-vis Russia and China. Over spirited arguments over how much emphasis the U.S. should be placing on offense, defense or reconnaissance, the kernel of CyberWar: 2025 was formed.
"We used game theory to explore that, but that was the basis of 'hey, I think we have a question here that we could look into,'" Mulch said.
Army War-Gaming
Coming up with a game was not too far of a stretch: the U.S. military has a long history of using games to prepare, understand and even plan for war. The earliest use of war gaming in the U.S. dates back to 1883, when Maj. William R. Livermore used topographical maps to practice the art of war. Livermore's work was itself based on Kriegsspiel, a tabletop game the Prussian military had used since 1812 to train their officers.
However, such gaming is not just "beer and pretzels," Long stressed. Serious games, which academic literature refers to as "gamification", are played to stimulate creative thinking, decision making and problem solving to learn. Good gamification allows players to synthesize new knowledge and make critical judgments.
"With CyberWar: 2025, what we're really looking at, other than reinforcing terminology, is letting people learn through discovery what the relationship between cyber effects is," Mulch said.
For example, if a player has developed strong defensive capabilities but weak offensive capabilities, what would a potential conflict look like with an adversary with strong offensive capabilities?
"In a nutshell, that's what CyberWar: 2025 provides: An interactive experience for you to reinforce concepts and potentially look at other ways to solve a problem," Mulch said.
Game Play
The game, he said, is intended to feel like Diplomacy, a classic 1954 strategy board game that relies as much on player interaction as moving pieces around a board.
At the start of CyberWar: 2025, six players are randomized for anonymity, so you could be sitting next to somebody, but not necessarily be located next to them on the board.
Play then proceeds simultaneously by round, with each player submitting their orders, which are resolved all at once before the next round.
"The players communicate with each other and maneuver around the map, which consists of 48 interconnected 'server nodes' that are represented by hexagons," Mulch explained.
As players capture new server nodes, they gain points which they then use to either conduct an action or research three tiers of new, more advanced effects for these actions.
"The more points you have, the more you can put into effects, and then you can use these to launch attacks against your adversaries and so forth," Mulch said.
The game play is simple and intuitive, but there's a lot going on under the hood.
When all players have submitted their orders, the software engine running the game sorts their input, calculates each of their actions, analyzes the results and then broadcasts these back to the players within a split second.
Training Applications
"What we accomplished over a tight nine-month time frame was to effectively pack ten pounds of product into a five-pound product bag," Long said. "You learn by making mistakes: you can explore multiple paths and if you make a mistake, that doesn't mean you lose the game."
From inception, Long and Mulch designed the game to be applicable for all branches of DoD and their subordinate cyber fields, as well as an educational tool for decision makers and leaders on cyber policy.
As their thesis was published in December, CyberWar: 2025 has been successfully adopted in cyber courses at NPS, though Long and Mulch would like to see it become more widely available.
"The way forward is to have it incorporated into cyber education courses across the services," Mulch said.
The simulation also has great potential as refresher training, the duo said. For service members who've already received cyber training, yet haven't practiced it for some time, CyberWar: 2025 serves as an efficient tool to get them back up to speed prior to deployment or a training event.
"Whether they're about to go out to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, or anywhere else, CyberWar: 2025 could be implemented as a reinforcement tool at the home station pre train-up before they go into an actual exercise," Long said.
CyberWar: 2025 has been effectively used in the classroom at NPS, but the students hope to soon see the application available to a broader DoD audience. With further development, incorporating computer-controlled players, Long and Mulch see the opportunity for a DoD-wide training tool.
Commands and NPS students interested in this project should contact:
SFC David "Ty" Long, Student, Department of Defense Analysis, GSOIS
CPT Chris Mulch, Student, Department of Defense Analysis, GSOIS
Dr. Michael Freeman, Associate Professor, Department of Defense Analysis, GSOIS
Dr. Robert Burks, Associate Professor, Department of Defense Analysis, GSOIS
GSOIS = Graduate School of Operations and Information Science at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California
A boost for soldier communications
The days of simple radio communication seem to be over for the soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.
In the place of radios comes a sophisticated yet intuitive communication system that allows leaders at the squad level and higher to rapidly share information across the military network. This new platform, called the Integrated Tactical Network, revolutionizes the way tactical leaders are able to communicate, improving the lethality of small units, while at the same time increasing safety and situational awareness for soldiers.
"Besides each of us having access to the mission graphics, we will be able to battle track each other," said Army 1st. Lieutenant Michael Austin, a platoon leader in Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment. "If we're in a movement to contact and we take chance contact, we can use this to very accurately shift fires, and have more fires on the enemy while being very safe because we know our exact front-line trace."
The benefits for soldiers in the field are extensive. With the platform, leaders are able to track the positions of the units all around the battlefield, as well as share text messages, voice communication and even pictures.
Crystal-Clear Communications
The equipment was fielded to the battalion two days prior to executing company-level combined arms live-fire exercises in Germany that were conducted from May 1 to 5. After a one-day class, the radio telephone operators and the platoon leaders understood the process for using the devices and were able to use them for the actual exercise.
"We had crystal-clear communications the entire time and that's the first time we've had that," Austin said. "Our scouts were able to take photos directly from their hide site, so we had eyes on the objective in real-time."
The new system uses equipment that soldiers are already familiar with, including the multi-band, inter/intra team radio to project data as well as a modern smartphone for the actual interface.
"This system is simple to field and use," said Army Capt. Michael Belina, the signals officer for 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment. "We were able to learn it at the [operator] level in one day. The software is really intuitive since most soldiers know how to use smart phones as a second nature, [so] there's no issue with them picking up the features and figuring it out."
Platoon leaders, fire support officers and company commanders have the devices now, but squad leaders will have the same devices soon.
"When the platform is fully implemented, paratroopers will have an additional quality radio and access to the same common operating picture as their leadership," Belina said. "The common soldier will have a better idea of what's going on around him, and it will basically cut out some of the talk that is required to build that picture. It will be more immediate."
Another benefit of the new equipment is that it simplifies the communications package for the soldier on the ground.
"It makes it so you don't have to have a truck with a [Joint Capabilities Release] on it, with a vehicle and power to it. It takes away all that equipment and simplifies it," said Army Sgt. Alex Jones, a retransmission team noncommissioned officer with the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment's communications section.
On a less tangible level, this system empowers junior leaders to know their mission and react quickly as the situation on the ground changes.
"As an airborne unit, we already do a good job of going down to the lowest level to ensure everyone knows the plan," Austin said. "But it's typically just the platoon leaders and platoon sergeants and up that have the finer details. This ensures even lower levels know the plan."
By improving communication across the formation, empowering junior leaders and ensuring soldier lethality on the battlefield, this new system shows just how the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team soldiers continue to lead the force not just as fighters but also as modern, adaptable communicators on today's battlefield.
Story by U.S. Army Major Chris Bradley, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
Preparing warfighters today for the future...
On the far southwest end of Schriever Air Force Base is an operations warehouse known as 'the Barn,' where members replicate live GPS and satellite communication electronic attacks for training service members across the world.
This is the home of the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron which relies on its total force integration to get the mission done, which includes 26th Space Aggressor Squadron Reserve personnel. The 527th SAS stood up as the first space aggressor unit in 2000, while the 26th SAS activated in 2003. The history of the space aggressors traces back to the Vietnam War, when they were established to address aircrew training deficiencies.
"During that time, there were unsatisfactory kill rates in the air domain," said Capt. Brian Goodman, training flight commander, 527th SAS. "Adversaries were shooting down too many aircraft, especially compared to past successes. They realized they were executing so poorly in air-to-air combat because pilots were not exposed to adversaries' techniques and capabilities."
Thus, the evolution of the air aggressors. As the U.S. Air Force's mission portfolio grew, the aggressor program grew toward space, which is now known as the space aggressors.
"We narrow our mission down to 'know, teach, replicate," said Maj. Sheri Lattemore, a Canadian service member and director of operations, 527th SAS. "We know and understand all the realistic and relevant threats and we teach those threats to different training audiences."
"The 527th SAS has three mission sets which involve GPS electronic attack, satellite communications electronic attack and orbital engagement systems," she added. "GPS electronic attack is when we put noise over the GPS signal so nobody can receive the signal on their receivers. We do the same thing for satellite communications; however, we will send our signal to the satellite itself so communication on the satellite is no longer possible. For orbital engagement systems, we play the role of the adversary against satellites."
These tactics are engaged as part of military training exercises isolated to controlled environments. At no time do aggressors use these tactics outside of coordinated and approved exercises.
To best prepare for the challenges they may face, the aggressors have an intelligence flight whose entire function is to research adversaries' capabilities, weapons systems, limitations and how they're going to employ those systems. The flight coordinates with the intelligence community to gather information.
The 527th SAS then conducts the teaching and replication part of their mission with the warfighters, including the Air Force, sister services, allies and coalition partners.
"In the summer of 2016, we created a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Army, then followed by the U.S. Navy," Lattemore said. "We train them to do our mission, with the intent of creating their own aggressor units.
"We plan to have Canadians visit us to absorb as much information as they possibly can start their own GPS electronic attack unit," she added. "Over the years I have been here, I've learned a lot about the policies and procedures, but also how to create an aggressor unit. We want to show them they can provide this training in Canada too."
On a year-round basis, the squadron participates in various exercises. The 527th SAS gathers intelligence and provides relevant and realistic training for the warfighters that helps enhance their situational awareness regarding adversary space systems. The space aggressors also participate in RED FLAG at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
During those exercises, the 527th SAS conducts adversarial tactics including jamming satellite communications and GPS receivers in an attempt to teach warfighters the effects of the adversaries' weapon systems. The friendly forces then attempt to identify and mitigate the problems associated with these effects.
"For exercises, we work closely with the 26th SAS," Lattemore said. "We support three RED FLAGS a year as well as weapons school integration, which is twice a year."
According to Capt. Nathaniel Lee, assistant to the flight commander for aggressor weapons and tactics, 527th SAS, the squadron is developing a threat replication program from the ground up, to be finalized this April. He explained the need for space aggressors is increasing because adversaries are always developing new capabilities. Lee reflected on what it means to be a part of the squadron.
"We hear a lot in Air Force Space Command about the looming threat of combat in space," he said. "Understanding the threats and developing tactics are centered on the aggressors. Knowing the space community is getting that out of this small organization is something we take a lot of pride in."
Story and photo by Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs. U.S.A.F.


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The Vagina Monologues premiered in New York in 1996, an episodic play that celebrates women's sexuality, drawing on Ensler's own experiences, and interviews with more than 200 women across the globe. The play resounded with women and men alike; it has since been translated into 48 languages, is continually performed all over the world, and attracts star-studded casts, including Jane Fonda, Oprah Winfrey and Sandra Oh.
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Porchetta ala Africa
22 December 2019
A Legendary Foods Project
Africa has a rich history of meat curing. Unfortunately, it is also a lost history. Our Legendary Foods Segment is dedicated to bringing these dishes back to life. Much can be accomplished through inference! We combine European recipes with what we know for certain was and still is African recipes. Our goal is not to reproduce the African recipes to the last detail. No, we don't know enough to be able to do that. We take what we know for certain to be African and we combine it with European recipes to create something legendary!
Porchetta by Robert
Today we do something with pork belly. Robert did an excellent one which we use as the basis of our own creation. Porchetta [porˈketta] is a savoury, fatty, and moist boneless pork roast of Italian culinary tradition. The carcass is deboned, arranged carefully stuffed with liver, wild fennel, all fat and skin still on spitted, and/or roasted, traditionally over wood for 8+ hours. Porchetta is usually heavily salted in addition to being stuffed with garlic, rosemary, fennel, or other herbs, often wild. Porchetta has been selected by the Italian Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy as a prodotto agroalimentare tradizionale ("traditional agricultural-food product", one of a list of traditional Italian foods held to have cultural relevance).
Ala is French and is defined as prepared in a certain way or for a particular person.
Africa is the great unexplored continent, rich in culinary tradition.
Ala Africa
There is a rich tradition among most of the African tribes of Southern Africa where meat is salted with either salt or through ash with high salt content. The meat is dried. When you want to cook it, the meat is pulverised by beating it with an object like a rock. When it is broken down into fine parts, it is cooked in a stew and ground nuts such as peanuts are added.
I am sending this to our product development team to see how nuts can be added to the dish to bring about the "fusion" with African meat culture.
The dried meat reminds me off bacon shavings which we have in abundance in our factory. The belly is an expensive cut which is difficult to cut as bacon due to the amount of belly trim created. With this dish, we are focussing on the belly and creates a unique roast with a decent selling price, a good margin to take care of profitability and by making it for Africa and by Africans, we are able to put something truly delicious on the consumer's table with a great story!
Adapted from the work of Robert Goodrick.
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We must do more to prevent and treat pneumonia, says international respiratory group
In support of World Pneumonia Day, 12 November, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) calls for renewed efforts to prevent and treat pneumonia.
Pneumonia is one of the most preventable and treatable illnesses in global health and yet every minute, 2 children die from this illness. Most (99 percent) deaths occur in low or middle-income countries. Pneumonia in early childhood may also increase the likelihood of developing a chronic lung disease such as asthma or chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD) in adulthood.
Pneumonia is also a common cause of death or illness in the elderly, being the single most common cause of death from infectious disease in this group.
World Pneumonia Day brings people from all over the world together, to demand that efforts are strengthened to fight pneumonia, which is largely preventable and treatable.
Pneumonia is commonly caused by different germs that may be bacteria or viruses. Vaccines are available to protect children from some of the common germs and these can prevent pneumonia.
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 4 to 6 months of life, adequate complementary feeding and good nutrition can also help to prevent pneumonia. Avoiding cigarette smoke exposure or indoor air pollution, especially during pregnancy and the early childhood years, is important to reduce the risk of pneumonia and severe illness. Reducing HIV infection and early use of antiretroviral therapy and antibiotics are effective to prevent pneumonia in HIV-infected children and adults.
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To reduce pneumonia cases and deaths we need to:
No child should die from pneumonia. No family should suffer the distress associated with a pneumonia death.
FIRS calls upon governments, health care providers, researchers, funders and families to ensure:
About the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS)
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) is an organisation comprised of the world's leading international respiratory societies working together to improve lung health globally: American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), American Thoracic Society (ATS), Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR), Asociacion Latino Americana De Torax (ALAT), European Respiratory Society (ERS), International UnionAgainst Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (The Union), Pan African Thoracic Society (PATS), Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), and the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). The goal of FIRS is to unify and enhance efforts to improve lung health through the combined work of its more than 70,000 members globally.


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I received a telephone call a month ago, from someone who said that she was from a credit card company. She asked about a credit card that she said that I had, from a company that I don't have a credit card with. I hung up on her, because it sounded like a phishing scam.
A week later, I received a letter from the same company, telling me that I did have a credit card with that company, and that the account appeared to have been opened fraudulently in my name.
I checked the telephone number on the letter, and it was a legitimate telephone number for that company. I made a call, and they were correct- someone had fraudulently opened a credit card account in my name.
Have you ever been a victim if identity theft? It is fairly common. I have experienced it a couple of times. Unfortunately all that you need to open a credit card account is a social security number. Social security numbers are assigned for life, so once someone steals a social security number, it is easy to keep using it.
Think about how many places you have provided your social security number. Most major financial transactions require it (mortgage application, auto purchase). Most hospitals and physicians offices use it. Every credit card application requires it. Your social security number probably exists in a hundred different files.
We check our credit report periodically. You are allowed to request one credit report every year for free (it is the law). There are three credit reporting agencies, (TransUnion, Experian and Equifax). They all provide a report containing the same information. Make sure that all of the information on your report is correct.
By the way-the fraudulent credit card was cancelled, and nothing had been charged on the account, so the fraud-detection system worked that day.


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07-03-2021 08:57 PM in
Hi all,
As I noticed there's many forums regarding the calories issue, I received my watch mid Feb and noticed the issue myself towards end of Feb regardless of what I did I'd burn the same amount of calories so I assumed it was preprogrammed. I've DM'd Samsung health and I'd like everyone to see their responses:
Good afternoon! Thanks for reaching out to us. We just want to clear up that they aren't pre-programmed calories that are burnt. Certain workouts, like walking and running for example, will take into account your heart rate, along with the stats given on your Samsung Health Profile. There are some workouts that will not utilise the heart rate, but will take in to account your Samsung Health Profile and Basal Metabolic Rate. So they are tailored to you, providing your profile is accurate, but you are right, some workouts don't use the Heart Rate Monitor.
If there are certain workouts you feel could be improved, we suggest sending in your feedback through Error Reports on our Samsung Members app. That way, this will be sent over to our Research and Development team for review. ^JS
The calorie count displayed does not mean the exact burned calories during exercise, and is not the same as the true burned calorie data. The calorie calculation may increase based on the basal metabolic rate (BMR), even without exercising. This is normal operation. You can find this information on the following page our colleagues have put together: https://t.co/3UPihQt1YO
Also, the new ECG/BP update is not to be used during exercise. You can find more information on it here: https://t.co/tfqPQ2njol ^SH
It is true that is calculates your calories burned live, as the Basal Metabolic Rate fluctuates throughout the day. So it is an estimation of how many calories you have burnt based on this, the type of workout, and your profile. Not all workouts will use this method and will use the heart rate instead.
You are right in the fact that some workouts will churn out a figure from the information you have entered, as that is how it is designed to work. Using your profile, BMR and the parameters of your workout. If you then proceed not to do the workout you have just told your watch that you are doing, then this won't be an accurate, live calorie count.
We are constantly improving our watch software to ensure a great level of accuracy is maintained for our customers. This is the reason we mentioned sending in your error logs about this issue. Then our R&D team can look at improving our software and devices. Contributions like that, helps us to improve all of our products. ^JS
As they've said not all workouts use this method and use heart rate instead I've found that only running/walking use the heart rate to calculate calories and everything else uses your BMR. Hope this helps everyone looking for answers about the calories burned issues. Also if you need a watch to track fitness accurately I suggest trying a different band.
08-03-2021 06:30 AM in
08-03-2021 08:52 AM in
It's tailored to your BMR based on the info you've put into the s health app. It doesn't take into considering your heart rate when working out as confirmed above but it does when using workouts such as running/walking so if you do other workouts and click start but sit down and do nothing you'll burn the same amount as if you did something as it's using BMR.
08-03-2021 08:56 AM in
08-03-2021 09:01 AM in
I don't think any watch is accurate but from my experience and a few others on the forums I've noticed it my calories burnt are definitely under than what it would be with fitbit or apple unless I switch everything to vigorous but even then it's low so I wouldn't suggest using a Samsung if anyone is fitness tracking
08-03-2021 10:30 AM in
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This really sucks and is pointless in a fitness watch if you cannot accurately provide burned calories. And they are lying if they claim they are working towards it. This lazy approach of using BMR is well documented in many of the earlier threads here and I have myself reported back in 2018+ when I got my earlier Samsung Galaxy Sport.. They have had more than enough time to match fitness tracking metrics with industry standards of Garmin, Fitbit, or Apple.. They just dont care.
25-06-2021 06:27 PM - last edited 25-06-2021 06:30 PM
I can confirm that selecting "circuit training" (closest I could find to a HIIT option) does not take into consideration your heart rate for calories burned. I wore a chest HR strap in conjunction with the Wahoo app on my phone and Wahoo reported over twice as many calories burned as my Active 2 did. I came from the original Active, which could not keep up with my HIIT workouts, so I have always used the chest strap/Wahoo combination.
If you want to not have your phone with you but still want to use your watch and a chest strap, I recommend the SportyGo app. The app will also allow use of the watch's HR monitor, but I can't speak to the accuracy of it in conjunction with the Active 2, as I haven't had the opportunity to test it.
In my one workout I did with the Active 2 (using "circuit training"), the HR info (but NOT calories burned) DID seem very close to what my chest strap/Wahoo app was reporting, so maybe the extra sensors on the Active 2 have helped with the HR dropout issue that plagued the Active.
19-07-2021 02:38 PM in
Ok. I also use an external hr strap. Samsung health gives me double the calorie burn as the polar app if I choose boxing or circuit training. So you're saying that walking and running are the only exercises that even consider the hr? Will they use the hr from the external monitor? I did a test just sitting on my porch and polar calories burned is half of Samsung. Any way to adjust SHealth to bring that down? Or should I try using walk/run even though I'm doing neither?
19-07-2021 02:46 PM in
Theres a way to change the intensity of the workout. I tend to just use other workout - it's not one bit close to what I burn but I change the intenisty by clicking the settings and intensity - from vigorous to moderate which will either increase or decrease the number of calories burnt. Other than that there's no way of getting a reading based on your heart rate - it's set to the information you put in to the s health app. I guess you could try running and walking but every time I tried that it'd stop if I was doing ab workouts etc.


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Reading by U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera
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Juan Felipe Herrera is the 21st Poet Laureate of the United States (2015-2016) and is the first Latino to hold the position. From 2012-2014, Herrera served as California State Poet Laureate. Herrera's many collections of poetry include Notes on the Assemblage; Senegal Taxi; Half of the World in Light: New and Selected Poems, a recipient of the PEN/Beyond Margins Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award; and 187 Reasons Mexicanos Can't Cross The Border: Undocuments 1971-2007. He is also the author of Crashboomlove: A Novel in Verse, which received the Americas Award. His books of prose for children include: SkateFate, Calling The Doves, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Award; Upside Down Boy, which was adapted into a musical for young audiences in New York City; and Cinnamon Girl: Letters Found Inside a Cereal Box. Herrera is also a performance artist and activist on behalf of migrant and indigenous communities and at-risk youth.…Read more Less…
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