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While the rest of you were enjoying Canada Day celebrations, I was out scoring this killer collection of for your digging pleasure. 17 boxes, roughly 1200 records with a very low chud factor. Loads of punk, loads of original pressings, loads of awesome. We have already started cleaning and pricing these and hope to get more out real soon. Needless to say, we should have great used stuff hitting the bins all summer long.
File Under: Punk, Used
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Black Midi: Schlagenheim (Rough Trade) LP
Black Midi – Georgie Greep (vocals/guitar), Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin (vocals/guitar), Cameron Picton (vocals/bass), and Morgan Simpson (drums) – have a dynamic energy, playing as a musical unit that's constantly in a state of flux and development. Schlagenheim was recorded with Speedy Wunderground producer Dan Carey, who the band praises for his quick, unfussy approach. For the album, Black Midi retouched older recordings and laid down eight of the record's nine tracks in just five days. The process was one of refining and rebuilding tracks around the initial structures. Five hour jams would sometimes yield a riff that then became a few bars of a song. As anyone who's been lucky enough to catch Black Midi live recently will testify, their songs are slippery creatures.
File Under: Indie Rock
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Cocteau Twins: Four Calendar Café (Universal) LP
In tomorrow… Cocteau Twins were a Scottish rock band active from 1979 to 1997. The original members were singer Elizabeth Fraser, guitarist Robin Guthrie, and bassist Will Heggie, who was replaced by multi-instrumentalist Simon Raymonde in 1983. The group has earned much critical praise for its innovative, ethereal sound and the distinctive soprano vocals of Fraser. Four-Calendar Café is the seventh album by Scottish band Cocteau Twins. It was originally released on 18 October 1993 on Fontana. The album distinguished itself from the rest of the Twins' catalogue in two major areas: The sound was much more pop-oriented and less ambient than previous works, and Liz Fraser's lyrics were much more intelligible than usual.
File Under: Electronic, Rock
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Cocteau Twins: Milk & Kisses (Universal) LP
In tomorrow… Milk & Kisses is the eighth and final studio album by Cocteau Twins, issued by Fontana Records in March 1996. The song "Rilkean Heart" was a homage to Jeff Buckley, who was a lifelong lover of the work of poet Rainer Maria Rilke.
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Miles Davis: Complete Birth of the Cool (Blue Note) LP
In tomorrow… Blue Note/UMe release a double vinyl LP edition of The Complete Birth of the Cool, documenting the huge creative and cultural importance of the Miles Davis Nonet. The collection marks the 70th anniversary of the initial sessions for the Birth of the Cool album, released in 1957 as a collection of recordings from 1949 and 1950. The sessions, in a nondescript basement room behind a Chinese laundry in midtown Manhattan, saw a group of kindred spirits and jazz modernists come together to form a groundbreaking collective. They included the jazz-headliners-to-be Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, Max Roach, John Lewis, arranger Gil Evans and, of course trumpeter Miles Davis, then 22, who became the bandleader, helming a creative project for the first time. The nine-piece group worked together in the studio and on stage in 1949 and 1950 to little public reaction at first. It was only seven years later, when their music came together on a full LP for the first time, that its impact was fully realized. The Complete Birth of the Cool gathers all of the collective's music on a 2LP-set for the first time. It features the 12 sides they recorded in 1949-50 and the ensemble's only extant live recordings, captured at the Royal Roost. This is the first time since 1957 that the recordings have been remastered for vinyl and the release also marks the first time that all the Birth of the Cool performances, both studio and live, have been available together on vinyl. The 2LP package also includes a booklet with archival photographs and an extensive new essay by the Grammy-winning American music historian Ashley Kahn. "Birth of the Cool was a proving ground of instrumental talent and of approaches," he writes. "Each of its participants would develop ideas that came from the project in their own disparate way, collectively leading jazz into a brave, postbop world in the years that followed." Jazz historian Dan Morgenstern adds: "There can be little doubt that these records triggered the advent of a successor style to bebop." When Davis was later asked about the Birth of the Cool title, he said: "I think what they really meant was a soft sound. Not penetrating too much. To play soft you have to relax…" In his 1989 autobiography, he added: "Birth [of the Cool] was not only hummable but it had white people playing the music and serving in prominent roles…we shook people's ears a little softer than Bird or Diz did, took the music more mainstream."
File Under: Jazz
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Lou Donaldson: Mr. Shing-a-ling (Tone Poet/Blue Note) LP
In tomorrow… Funky funky Lou Donaldson – and one of the first albums to feature the tight drum work of Idris Muhammad behind Lou's horn – so early, in fact, that Muhammad's listed here on the label as Leo Morris, which was his original name! The group also features Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Jimmy Ponder on guitar, and Lonnie Smith on organ – and they all wail together in a sound that bridges the gap between Lou's earlier Blue Note soul jazz, and the later funky mode of his jazz funk years! Tracks include "The Humpback," "Peepin'," "The Kid" and the fantastic cover of "Ode to Billie Joe" that's as much a sample cut as "Pot Belly"! The Blue Note Tone Poet Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was' admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. The label brought Joe Harley (from Music Matters), aka the "Tone Poet," on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels. Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the deluxe gatefold jacket graphics and printing quality to superior mastering (all analog direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180-gram audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Blue Note/Tone Poet releases is done to the highest-possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version.
File Under: Jazz
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Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Be Known Ancient/Future/Music (Spiritmuse) LP
New spiritual jazz album by the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, led by legendary Chicago percussionist Kahil El'Zabar, an artist in a league of his own, acknowledged throughout the world as the leader in the vanguard of spiritual and afro-futuristic jazz. Alongside El'Zabar on multi-percussion & vocals is Corey Wilkes on trumpet, Alex Harding on baritone sax and Ian Maksin on cello. This is beautiful Afro-centric spiritual jazz on the forefront of the current popular jazz scene. The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble's music… "seeks to spark a time in which heightened sensibility and higher consciousness will universally be known".
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Shafiq Husayn: The Loop (Nature Sounds) LP
In tomorrow… Shafiq Husayn is a talented musician, producer, songwriter, and recording artist who has worked with some of the top artists in R&B, hip-hop, soul, funk, and beyond. Perhaps best known as one third of innovative Los Angeles musical collective Sa Ra Creative Partners, Husayn has produced for the likes of Erykah Badu, Andre 3000, John Legend, Kanye West, Jurassic 5, Bilal, and many more. Shafiq's musical roots date back to when he attended parties thrown by the Zulu Nation and Uncle Jamm's Army, carrying crates for pioneering DJ Afrika Islam and DJing with Crenshaw High School classmates Bobcat and Battlecat. By the early 90s he was working under the alias SLJ, producing tracks for hip-hop luminaries like Ice T, Lord Finesse, and King Tee. In recent years, Shafiq has helped launch the careers of some of the most influential new artists to emerge from L.A., serving as a mentor to Anderson .Paak and working with Ty Dolla $ign before his rise to fame. His solo debut Shafiq En A-Free-Ka drew widespread critical acclaim, and he earned a Grammy for his work on Robert Glasper's breakthrough album Black Radio. Now, Shafiq Husayn is back with The Loop, the long-awaited follow-up to Shafiq En A-Free-Ka. The eclectic album features an all-star cast of Shafiq's most prominent collaborators, including contributions from Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Hiatus Kaiyote, Robert Glasper, Thundercat, Bilal, Flying Lotus, Jimetta Rose, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Coultrain, and more. Blending lush live instrumentation with futuristic synths and otherworldly vocals, The Loop is a genre-defying opus incorporating spaced-out funk, raw neo-soul, free jazz, hip-hop beats, and electronic elements. "Welcome to Love's Infinite Power = The Loop," says Shafiq. "It's the anniversary album to 'En A-Free-Ka', and the continuance of an infinite cycle of music that I hope will live on in the hearts and minds of all long after I'm gone."
File Under: Electronic, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop
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LSD Featuing Labrinth, Sia, & Diplo: s/t (Mad Decent) LP
Labrinth, Sia & Diplo Present… LSD, also known simply as LSD, is the debut studio album by the music group LSD. Originally scheduled to be released by Columbia Records on 2 November 2018, it was pushed back to 12 April 2019 digital and July 5 for vinyl!
File Under: Electronic, Pop
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Georgia Anne Muldrow: VWETO II (Mellow Music) LP
Acclaimed west coast singer, songwriter, and producer Georgia Anne Muldrow releases the new collection of astral instrumentals, VWETO II. A mixture of dreamscape and fOnk, the title VWETO is from Ki-Kongo and mean "gravity" – a fitting word for beats this heavy, despite the tracks remaining liquid gold, shimmering and flowing freely. Each instrumental journeys through sonic realms that wash over the listener with ease, taking them out of body and into the spirit plane. Distinctly west coast, yet like nothing released before, VWETO II continues its exploration of the instrumental depths through a sonic blend of fOnk, Hip-hop, Noir-Jazz, Piano-Space, and Elektro-Soul. "VWETO II is an astral funk laden mindscape," Muldrow explains. "Best used for long term discussions, late night car ciphers, deep contemplation, clearing the air after an argument or starting a brand new day. Repeat as needed."
File Under: Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz
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Anderson.Paak: Ventura (12 Tone Music) LP
While he was working on 2018's Oxnard, the ever-ambitious Anderson .Paak was recording Ventura at the same time. As he explains it, both albums showcase the duality that has inspired the Grammy-award winning artist throughout his career. "Growing up in Oxnard gave me the grit and the church to find this voice of mine. One town over I went further and found my depth. [I] held one [album] back because that would have been too many songs to perform live!" Now with a more soulful sound representative of the beautiful, scenic Ventura, Anderson .Paak gives us "King James," "Make It Better" and more – with a diverse set of features from such heavyweights as Smokey Robinson, André 3000, Nate Dogg and Brandy among others. Welcome to Ventura!
File Under: Hip Hop, Soul
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Plaid: Polymer (Warp) LP
In tomorrow… The innovative duo of Ed Handley and Andy Turner have been expanding the realm of electronic music as Plaid since they diverged from trio The Black Dog in the early 90s. In 2019, Plaid stand alongside the likes of Aphex Twin, Autechre and Nightmares on Wax as mainstays of the Warp label as it reaches its 30th anniversary, celebrating achievements in music like few others. Their adventurous and playful approach has taken them to working with Björk and drawing comparisons to fellow collaborators Mark Bell, Arca, Haxan Cloak and more recent releases by Skee Mask and Daniel Avery. They've worked with the London Sinfonietta, the Southbank Gamelan Players, composed for Felix's Machines robotic sculptures, and soundtracked events as diverse as reindeer migration in northern Europe to a level in popular platformer Little Big Planet 3. In a live capacity their show straddles both a contemporary and club capacity, able to pack venues from the Sydney Opera House and Southbank to Bloc and Berghain. Forging ever bolder and emotive paths through electronic music, Plaid offer up their tenth studio effort, Polymer. The album's 13 tracks cover energetic bangers, bright melodic visceral rhythms and hypnotic wombic textures to create perhaps their most cohesive, direct collection to date.
File Under: Electronic
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Various: Planisphere (Numero) LP
In tomorrow… Ten incredible albums culled from the deepest, weirdest co-op of record enthusiasts ever gathered under one banner. Numero Group spared no expense packaging these, pairing the idea of the Art of Compilation with living and breathing art, creating little fortune cookies baked in a factory of forgotten dreams. Video games, pyramids, trading cards, matchbooks, mazes, lottery tickets, film canisters, yearbooks and various other exercises in design absurdity. Static filled signals emanating deep from inside the walls of Laurel Canyon, bouncing off clusters of incipient late century technology are pulled through the twisted rabbit ears of a Chevy Astro Van Planisphere. The equivocal sound of hippies fresh from their back-to-land sojourns shutting drum machines through heartworm aspirations as if the music section of the Whole Earth Catalog came to life. Let out from astronomy class with an arm full of Bran and Sky label releases, these 9 nomads scribble plein-air narrations over a landscape turning its back on the sun. Bask in the reverberations of our celestial home sweet home. Planisphere, for those within the 30-40 degree zone, will provide you with a fairly discernible chart for discovery both deep-sky objects and telluric emotional pulses. Custom die-cut 2 color chipboard jacket. Clear printed sleeve with radial calendar dial. Picture disc LP with Star chart of stars visible in the night sky in the 30 degree-40 degree zone.
File Under: Electronic, Pop
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Courtney Barnett: Sometimes I Sit and Think (Mom + Pop) LP
Baroness: Gold & Grey (Abraxan Hymns) LP
Beastie Boys: Check Your Head (Def Jam) LP
Beastie Boys: Ill Communication (Def Jam) LP
Beastie Boys: To the 5 Burroughs (Def Jam) LP
Belle & Sebastian: Boy with the Arab Strap (Matador) LP
Belle & Sebastian: Tigermilk (Matador) LP
Belle & Sebastian: If You're Feeling Sinister (Matador) LP
Belle & Sebastian: Fold Your Hands Child (Matador) LP
Black Keys: Let's Rock (Nonesuch) LP
Black Mountain: s/t (Jagjaguwar) LP
Black Mountain: In the Future (Jagjaguwar) LP
David Bowie: Man Who Sold the World (Reprise) LP
Leon Bridges: Coming Home (Columbia) LP
James Brown: Live at the Apollo (Polydor) LP
Budos Band: s/t (Daptone) LP
Budos Band: V (Daptone) LP
Nick Cave: Kicking Against the Pricks (Mute) LP
The Clash: s/t (Epic) LP
The Clash: London Calling (Epic) LP
Daft Punk: Random Access Memories (Columbia) LP
Daktaris: Soul Explosion (Daptone) LP
Miles Davis: Round About Midnight (Columbia) LP
Drive Like Jehu: Yank Crime (Hedhunter) LP
Lauryn Hill: Miseducation of (Legacy) LP
Durand Jones & The Indications: American Love Call (Dead Oceans) LP
Durand Jones & The Indications: s/t (Dead Oceans) LP
Joy Division: Unknown Pleasure (Rhino) LP
King Geedorah: Take Me To Your Leader (Big Dada) LP
Kendrick Lamar: Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City (Aftermath)LP
Delvin Lamarr Organ Trio: Live at KEXP (Colemine) LP
Delvin Lamarr Organ Trio: Close But No Cigar (Colemine) LP
Madlib: Beat Konducta in India (Stones Throw) LP
Menahan Street Band: Make the Road by Walking (Daptone) LP
Efrim Manuel Menuck & Kevin Doria: are SING SINCK, SING (Constellation) LP
Nirvana: In Utero (Geffen) LP
Pink Floyd: Meddle (Pink Floyd) LP
Pink Floyd: The Division Bell (Pink Floyd) LP
Raconteurs: Help Us Stranger (Third Man) LP
Slits: Cut (Island) LP
Snarky Puppy: Immigrance (Ground Up) LP
Sound Directions: The Funky Side of Life (Stones Throw) LP
Unkle: Psyence Fiction (Universal) LP
Visible Cloaks, Yoshio Ojima & Satsuki Shhibano: Serenitatem (RVNG Intl.) LP
Yob: The Unreal Never Lived (Metal Blade) LP
Frank Zappa: Apostrophe (Zappa) LP
Frank Zappa: Freak Out (Zappa) LP


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Noisily 2018 - 'Only tell the good ones about this place': why Britain's littlest festival is better than Burning Man
Noisily 2018 - 'Only tell the good ones about this place': why Britain's littlest festival is better than Burning Man
'Only tell the good ones about this place': why Britain's littlest festival is better than Burning Man
By James Hough
If 2018 set the benchmark for long, hot summers, at least Noisily had an ace up its sleeve: nestled beneath the wooded glades of Nosely estate, Lincolnshire, the UK's best alternative electronic music festival felt like an oasis of shade among this year's scorched-earth festivals..
I don't use a word like "best" lightly: where other than Noisily can you stroll between stages blasting progressive techno, funky glitch hop, full-on psytrance, drum and bass and a style of wonky garage that I'm not sure has a name yet.
Now with six solid years under its belt Noisily has matured into a very special place indeed, and this year, with headliners that included Oliver Koletzki, Grouch, and Black Sun Empire, the line-up felt very slick in general and often sublime. With set after electrifying set - like the afternoon I spent dancing through five hours of back-to-back Patrice Baumel and D-Nox and Beckers as the sun set - Noisily is hard to top.
But as well as being musically compelling, what truly elevates this little paradise is the remarkably diverse crowd it attracts. This year marks my 20th anniversary of festival-going: compared to the demographic of, say, Boomtown, I am definitely "seasoned". Do I feel this widening age gap at Noisily? Not for a second. Here the young stomp readily with the old and the sense of the ridiculous is rife. I watched England v Sweden alongside a gentleman wearing a golden crown and a full length "keep Austin weird" tie-dyed t-shirt. As England scored and the crowd erupted I turned to my friend and said "You know what Burning Man needs?... That guy!"
The crowd at Noisily - unpretentious, unselfconscious - feels a world away from the Insta-tastic crowd that all-too-often block your view at Boomtown, too stylish to get stuck in. Their lack of ego combined with a willingness to be open and chatty makes the Noisily crowd a pleasure to party with.
The very excellent Chicken Brothers closed their set on the Treehouse Stage with these wise words that summed up the festival perfectly: "Only tell the good ones about this place!"

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Giving has intensified as the Illinois Great Rivers Conference (IGRC) moves towards the completion of the "Making Dreams Possible" scholarship endowment campaign for Africa University. In early July, the conference was within $20,000 of its goal of $1 million.
A total of $970,883.95 has been given to the campaign to date, leaving it just $29,117.05 short of the goal of $1 million.
"The people of this conference are wonderfully generous," said Rev. Beverly WilkesNull, chair of the IGRC's Africa University Committee. "We have a great team and they just keep on telling the Africa University story, and that makes all the difference in the world."
The campaign is part of the celebration of 42 years of ministry by Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton and Mrs. Beverly Keaton, who are retiring on August 31st. Bishop Keaton is a strong supporter of mission in general and of Africa University in particular. He has the distinction of having supported a major campaign for Africa University in each of his Episcopal assignments. The conference has earmarked the proceeds of the "Making Dreams Possible" campaign for "the Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton and Mrs. Beverly Keaton Endowment funded by the Illinois Great Rivers Conference".
The current effort is aimed at the conference endows eight scholarships for Africa University students annually in perpetuity, named in honor of Bishop Keaton and Mrs. Keaton. Two of the endowed scholarships are to be reserved for graduate students, leaving six for students pursuing undergraduate degree programs. One of these scholarships has been designated for students from the Fairfield Children's Home at the Old Mutare UMC Mission who wish to enroll at AU.
Andra M. Stevens, Director, Communications, Africa University Development Office
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A Day in the life of an Animator.
The job of an animator is – for the lack of a better expression – spellbinding. To fill in the shoes of someone who has the job of creating fantasy on an everyday basis takes a certain kind of mettle. It isn't just about the technical skills that someone can acquire – but about how they are able to visualise a scenario, keeping in mind the characters, the environment, the story, the scenario and the context. After speaking to some of the most experienced animators in the field, here are some of the insights that we get.
- Every Animator is a performer. Software skills and technical qualifications are necessary, but what really makes someone stand apart is their ability to perform. It is through this vision of performance that Animators are able to bring characters to life. Unless the animator 'lives the character', there is no way for the audience to connect with the character on screen
- The storyboard is holy grail. It takes no genius to understand that the storyboard is key to every animator's work, but the genius is seen in how the storyboard is used. Some animators merely use it as a plan of action, whereas the others, see this as essential parts of the story arc and treat the storyboard as such. This allows them to enhance their performance and as a result, give more to the character.
- Observation and constant learning is the only key to remain an animator. Studying people – the way they react, think, move, express themselves facially as well as through body language; the way they emote and feel – all of this is a science and art and the pillars of the animator's life. It is with these learnings that the animator breathes life into the film.
- How the animator starts the day defines his career. As humans we all have complex ways of existence and we all choose to pay attention to details that are relevant to us; but being in a zone of calm – to nurture creativity, compassion, empathy while exuding confidence and the sheer joy of performance all depends on the animator. It is thus critical to enjoy one's work as the animator and understand philosophically as to why they do what they do and how it adds meaning to their life. With this alone sometimes, magic happens.
- Timelines are a part of life. To deliver a performance is one, but to ensure that work happens with the deadline in mind is something else. An animator's day will be easier if they plan how much time they would require for each piece of work given to them. It also pays off to understand how they can manage their energy for each sequence.


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The Progressive Era 2.0: Then and Now
The Progressive Era took place between the 1890s and 1920s. The Era was highlighted by goals like ending corruption, modernizing science, suffrage for women, passing antitrust legislation, and counteracting the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution and urbanization. Progressives demanded the government look out for the welfare of all people. They also wanted the government to help efficiently manage the lifestyle and cultural shifts that were taking place during the period.
Cultural shifts like those of the Progressive Era are happening again today. From automation to immigration, the United States is changing quickly.
From Gilded Age to Progressive Era
Interestingly, the Progressive Era followed the Gilded Age of the 1860s to 1890s. Just after the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. Mark Twain was the first to name the late 19th century the "Gilded Age." Twain defined the Gilded Age as glittering on the surface, but deeply corrupt below it. It was a time of robber barons, scandals and corporate greed run amok. Remind you of a certain… eh, right here and now?
So as we exit what many have called the "Gilded Age 2.0", I hope to enter the Second Progressive Era. And hopefully a much better and more inclusive one. Because we need it bad.
Progressivism after the Gilded Age is credited for many of the rights and benefits we take for granted. Here are 4 examples of Progressive Era successes that prove the importance of Progressivism to American history. and how those same fights look today.
Progressive Era Labor Rights
Labor Unions grew rapidly in the Progressive Era. However, mixed race unions did not find much support. And before long, the American Federation of Labor, which only represented skilled labor, swallowed up many unions, leaving unskilled workers to fend for themselves. Howver, the union did find successes. During the Progressive Era, child labor was limited and eventually stopped. Regulations eradicated workplace diseases like Phossy Jaw. States passed workplace safety laws and commissions investigated dangerous factory conditions and accidents.
Moreso, President Theodore Roosevelt espoused the ideals of a progressive modernization of America. And labor leaders like Eugene Debs and Mother Jones rose to prominence delivering fiery speeches advocating for the rights of all workers. Efforts that eventually led to the New Deal policies of the 1930s.
Fighting for Labor Rights
Labor leaders of the Progressive era were real badasses too. One particularly ugly situation developed at Andrew Carnegie's Homestead steel works outside of Pittsburgh, PA in 1892. Literal open warfare occurred between strikers and Carnegie's hired guards. Rifles and actual cannons were used in real battles between strikers and guards. In total, 10 people died. It should be a movie.
The work of Progressives and Labor activists of the Progressive Era culminated with the Norris–La Guardia Act of 1932. The Act banned "Yellow Dog Contracts" which made employees promise to not join a union. The Act also strengthened workers rights to protest and grew the definition of "labor dispute" to include more types of issues. However, it was quickly replaced in 1935 by the National Labor Relations Act, which established policy in favor of collective bargaining and union organizing. The period also saw the establishment of the National Safety Council in 1915 allowing committees to inspect and regulate working conditions.
Today, we must fight for the Amazon workers who have to pee in bottles and are meticulously tracked by an all-seeing Big Brother of data and KPIs. We need our unions standing with us in the fight for increased wages. We must stand with Bernie Sander's campaign workers who unionized, a first in Presidential campaign history. And we must stand with the workers in the ongoing dispute between Southwest airlines and their mechanics. And most importantly, Progressives and labor must find a compromise on the Green New Deal that keeps people employed, keeps wages high, and gets us the clean energy we need to survive as a species.
Suffrage and Rights for Women
Women have only had a constitutional right to vote for 99 years. 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment. And though it's taken far too long, we finally have a full slate of women running for President. Shoutout to the groundwork laid by Shirley Chisholm.
But during the Progressive Era, the fight for women's right to vote was in full swing. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton led the movement when it began in the 1840s and 1850s. Support for the movement grew significantly during the Progressive Era. This was due in large part to the dual efforts of the moderate NAWSA and the more radical-for-the-time NWP pro-women's-suffrage groups.
Amidst the women's' suffrage movement, the Progressive Era also saw a sharp increase in the number of women working outside the home. It also saw the professionalization of homemaking through home economics curriculums in public schools, and in preparing women for careers outside the home. The dominant feminist perspective of the time was one that advocated for separate but equally important responsibilities for men and women. Thus, the idea of raising a family was made professional, efficient and respectable.
Rights for Widows and Working Moms
Progressives helped enact legislation that granted welfare to working mothers in eight states by 1913. And nearly all of them by 1930. Progressives also pushed for public accident insurance plans. These plans provided widows and their families with a monetary payment to offset expenses. Such plans were enacted beginning in 1910 and were present in nearly every state by 1920.
Most important of all Progressive Era accomplishments, in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified. After a long fight, the amendment gave women the right to vote across the country. It was the greatest success of the Progressive Era. It is also the largest extension of voting rights in US history.
Donald Trump is president and that's not great for women. Especially since he's an admitted sexual assaulter who regular attacks women on Twitter. Especially women of color. The GOP is doing everything they can to overturn Roe v. Wade and women are still being paid less than men for equal work. Worse yet, there's a faction of losers called Incels who have commit acts of terrorism to spread their idiotic and misogynistic ideas. We have a long way to go. Luckily, more and more support systems are developing and more allies are stepping up.
From #MeToo to #BelieveWomen to AOC and the young progressives in Congress and the diverse field of candidates running for President, progress is being made every single day. And we need just ONE MORE STATE to pass the Equal Rights Amendment.
Fighting Corruption with Smart Government
The Progressive Era won its first major victories with the election of Robert M. La Follette to governor of Wisconsin in 1900. The Progressive Governor implemented a railroad regulatory commission, set fair freight rates, passed food safety laws, moved primary elections away from the control of party bosses, levied progressive tax rates, and introduced what became known as the "Wisconsin Idea". The idea involved the utilization of experts in science, education, politics and economics in the government's decision making.
In essence the idea was:
Experts + Anti-corruption = Better Government.
Pretty simple, right?
La Follette's anti-corruption and pro-expert successes took the nation by storm. In fact, Future President Woodrow Wilson put La Follette's ideas into action shortly after becoming Governor of New Jersey in 1911. And in California, Governor Hiram Johnson followed suit.
The progressive "Wisconsin Idea" way of governing led to early workers compensation programs, the break up of corrupt political machines, progressive taxation, basic safety regulations and eventually the 17th amendment to the Constitution. The Amendment took power from party elites and handed it to the people by calling for the direct election of US Senators. Up until that point, Senators had been appointed.
Today, the GOP is a political party that completely denies the scientific consensus that climate change is real and humans contribute to it. They also take a whole lot of money from the oil and gas lobby. They are the exact opposite of the pro-expert and anti-corruption values of the Wisconsin Idea.
However, it's not just climate. All reports suggest more guns lead to more mass shootings. But the GOP would rather take the NRA's blood money than listen to the experts who know how to solve gun violence issues. Research – even Koch Brother backed research – suggests single-payer health care would save the US money. But the GOP (and plenty of Democrats) takes insurance company bribes to ensure their reelection campaigns are well-funded, rather than work for their voters. And let's not even get into the GOP anti-vax reps who deny reality and defy logic everyday.
Like the original Progressive Era, we'll be fighting back against corruption and willful ignorance to scientific consensus in this one too.
Progressive Era Education Successes
During the Progressive Era, the number of schools in the nation increased dramatically. So did High School graduation rates. The curriculum also changed thanks in large part to Progressive education activist John Dewey.
Activists like Dewey advocated for civics, Democracy, pragmatism and the use of public schools as institutions for social change.
Additionally, Enrollment in public schools for children rose from 50.5 percent to 59.2 between 1900 and 1909. Enrollment in public secondary school increased from 519,000 to 841,000. School funds also increased substantially. The Progressive Era was the time period where "school" began to become a regular thing for American kids.
The fight for public education is once again raging. Across the country, teachers are walking out in protest. They are demanding higher wages and smaller classroom sizes. It is not an exaggeration to say American public schools are a complete failure. And I watched the erosion myself, attending public school as George W. Bush's No Child Left Behind erased funding to every school I attended.
The fight for public schools is a fight for funding dollars. We must support striking teachers, demand more funding, and refuse to let public dollars go to private schools.
Progressive Era Failures: Racism, Prohibition & Jim Crow
To say the Progressive Era had issues is a massive understatement. The Progressives and labor leaders of the era were racist and held racist views.
To many white Progressives of the time, racial integration was a problem to be solved, not a goal to be achieved. Wikipedia sums it up:
As white progressives sought to help the white working-class, clean-up politics, and improve the cities, the country instated the system of racial segregation known as Jim Crow.
Early labor unions were aggressively anti-immigrant. Some progressives even supported eugenics-based birth control for lower class and minority families. These ideas are and were gross. Luckily today, Progressives – including groups like Justice Democrats and Our Revolution – are deeply invested in racial equality and equity.
Prohibition was another failure for Progressives. However, Progressives learned a lesson. Today, we push for marijuana legalization and criminal justice reform.
In conclusion, for a Progressive Era 2.0 to exist, we must learn from the past. Progressives must fight the same fights we fought over 100 years ago. But we can not succeed without fixing the problems of the original movement. In short, a Progressive Era 2.0 must be inclusive, with intersectional justice and faith in experts at its core. That means all races, religions, genders and skill levels must be included at every stage.
The next Progressive Era will be fair, it will be smart, and it will be diverse.


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There is no slowing down, Sleepy Heads. "Sleepy Hollow" kicks things up a notch with the creation of this season's first new monster. In "The Kindred," Abbie and Ichabod take a big risk by conjuring a creature that can tackle the Headlesss Horseman of Death. Meanwhile, Captain Frank Irving faces his own challenges as he tries to find a way out his unpleasant predicament. Hold on tight, this is going to be a wild and crazy ride!
The episode opens with Henry and the Headless Horseman conducting some kind of ritual sanctifying the blood bond between Katrina and Abraham. Luckily, it ends up being one of Ichabod's nightmares…or is it a premonition? Ichabod describes what he envisioned to Abbie and explains its significance. The Codex Tchaos (also known as the missing Gospel of Judas,) holds vital information that can be useful in this war of Good vs Evil. Ichabod fears Headless will perform a human bride binding ritual soon, so they must find Katrina quickly. Abraham van Brunt was a man of means, so he's probably hiding Katrina on one of his estates near Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod does some more research, while we get our first look at the new Sheriff in town.
Sheriff Leena Reyes is every bit as tough and intimidating as she seemed on paper. Reyes is blunt with Abbie. As Miss Mills comes to Irving's defense, Reyes understands the situation to an extent by summing it up as a case of "Good people, bad luck." She also recalls answering a lot of calls made by Abbie's mom. Over the summer, the cast and show-runners teased that we would learn more about the mysterious Mama Mills, unfortunately, that isn't happening in this episode. Patience, Sleepy Heads, all will be revealed in due time. Anyway, Reyes lays down the new law: she will not let "fear and hysteria take root." She is going to bring "sanity" back to Sleepy Hollow. Ouch! Did you all feel the sting on that one? Poor Abbie. Even if Reyes didn't mean it, she should be more careful. When Reyes is done unloading on Abbie, our feisty Witness goes back to help Ichabod.
Crane reveals that Abraham's engagement to Katrina was more of a business arrangement rather than romance because her father wanted Abe's money. Fortunately, all of that money helps them track Abe down. He is most likely holding Katrina prisoner at his estate in Willow Point, by Dobbs Ferry. Abbie cautions Ichabod about embarking on this risky rescue mission. There is a lot at stake, so Abbie just wants to be smart about their next move. Ichabod makes an objective argument for his case: Katrina is a witch and a valuable asset to have in their war against Evil. Crane assures Abbie that he has not forgotten his duty as a Witness and a husband, he aims to honor both. Aww. Classic Ichabod. Love him!
Abbie and Ichabod stake out Abe's crib. They spook the Horse of Death, which causes Abraham to step outside. Ichabod gets a glimpse of Katrina through the window. Now they just need to find a way to get Headless out of there long enough to rescue Katrina. Cue Crane's creative scheme, complete with a fascinating flashback.
The Codex Tchaos provides details on "the Kindred," a patchwork creation made from dead soldiers' body parts. Yeah, it's gross, but desperate times call for desperate measures. It turns out Benjamin Franklin used to experiment with death quite a bit, so he prepared a body harvested from fallen soldiers. (If "Sleepy Hollow" keeps this up, we're going to start to feel weird whenever we use a $20 bill.) Franklin turned to Katrina's coven, the Sisterhood of the Radiant Heart, for a spell that would bring the Kindred to life. Love the wink Ben gives Katrina in that flashback. It was a nice touch from Timothy Busfield.
Ultimately, Ben wasn't able to bring Franklinstein's Monster to life because he was missing a crucial piece: Death's head. Abbie thinks this plan is too dangerous. This creature is a weapon of unearthly power. They would be raising a monster and there's no telling where its loyalties would lie. Their creation could turn on them. Once again, Ichabod convincingly pleads his case.
The Kindred would be their monster. It would fight for Abbie and Ichabod. Jenny chimes in, fearing that Death could become whole if he get his hands back on his skull. No matter what excuse the Mills sisters come up with, Ichabod asserts that the Kindred is their best option to take on the Horseman. Plus, Franklin prepared and preserved the body years ago, so all they need to do is attach Abe's head and perform the incantation. While they set their plan into motion, Moloch makes sure his minions are playing their parts in this war.
Moloch summons Henry and warns him not to fail again. Meanwhile, Abraham tries to break Katrina's spirit. First he said Ichabod was dead, but Katrina doesn't believe him. She sees Abraham for who he truly is and she isn't fooled by his illusion. Seeing his face doesn't change the way she feels about him. So Abe taunts her, saying he chose to enchant that necklace because he knows how much she treasures it. He thinks she would never want to remove it. Sorry buddy, but that's one of the first things she did try. Then not-so-honest Abe tries pissing Katrina off by telling her that Ichabod has moved on and has fallen in love with Abbie. He believes Katrina can even see how Ichabod really feels about Abbie. But Katrina doesn't waver. She vows that she will never go with Abraham willingly and refuses to consent to his despicable ritual. Abraham says he doesn't need her compliance, but he'd like to have it. Stay strong, Katrina!
Next, we get our first look at incarcerated Captain Frank Irving when Abbie visits him in jail to find out where he hid Abraham's head and it is not a pretty sight. As expected, the prisoners beat up the cop on their cell block. At first he thinks Abbie came over because she heard that Sheriff Reyes was going to see him later that day. He says his wife, Cynthia, has found him a new lawyer who will hopefully be more helpful. Abbie explains that she's actually there on urgent business.
Abbie tells him they have a plan and need the head, but decides to spare him all of the crazy details. (Crap, you know that's going to come back to haunt her.) Irving hid the head in a safety deposit box in Sleepy Hollow Savings and Loan, he figured the bank's safety provisions would provide sufficient protection. That's actually a pretty brilliant move. Abbie comforts Irving, saying he did a brave thing by confessing to the murders in order to protect his daughter. But he isn't sure what to do next. If he tells the truth, he could get an insanity plea, but his lawyer didn't think that would hold up in court. Abbie says it is worth a try. She's familiar with Terry Psychiatric and it can be troublesome. She just wants Irving to stay close by, so they can keep visiting him. As we saw with Jenny, sometimes the psych ward seems like it could be worse than prison. But Irving will do whatever is necessary to get out a death sentence for murders he did not commit. After giving him a nudge of encouragement, Abbie heads out and continues their mission.
Ichabod's behavior in the bank is one of the funniest moments ever on "Sleepy Hollow" (enjoy the scene again HERE.) Everything he says about credit cards, debt and the economy is so true. And those chained pens are super annoying. Once again, Tom Mison shines in these scenes. He plays it with such earnestness instead of being cheeky about it. Crane is legitimately agitated by this situation and you can't blame him at all. Nicole Beharie is the perfect yin to Cranes kooky yang and keeps him grounded when he starts getting into a huff.
Abbie pulls Ichabod away from the bank employee and takes him along to the vault where they retrieve the head. As they take the skull out of the box, his white eyes pop open. Yup, it's still as creepy as the first time we saw it. Abbie and Ichabod then head out to rendezvous with Jenny. She was in charge of getting the weapons for their scary showdown. Unfortunately, Jenny gets into some trouble.
Sheriff Reyes finds Jenny in the police archives and discovers the weapons in her bag. Abbie arrives on the scene and is about to assume responsibility for the guns, but Jenny stops her and takes one for the team. Reyes arrests Jenny and gives Ichabod a bit of the evil eye. She scoffs at his presence and says the department does not need a history professor's help. She cuts Ichabod off before he has a chance to properly defend the importance of his invaluable contribution to the department and Sleepy Hollow. Then she pulls Abbie aside and apologizes for her previous behavior, admitting that "sanity" was a poor word choice. Abbie acts cool about it, but the Sheriff basically called her sister and her mother crazy. So again, not cool, Reyes.
When she's done locking Jenny up, Reyes gives Irving a lie detector test. In a slight throwback to the pilot, Irving is totally honest with the Sheriff. He describes his wild story and she doesn't believe a word of it. But the lie detector shows he's telling the truth, at least his truth. Irving says he feels responsible for the murders, but Anticef was the demon who actually killed them. It looks like the insanity plea may work out after all. Meanwhile, Abbie and Ichabod search the tunnels for Franklinstein's Monster.
As they slowly make their way through the creepy underground corridors, a bunch of bats fly out at them. Abbie is justifiably startled. Ichabod notices her uneasiness and asks her about it. She opens up to her partner, admitting the bats reminded her of Moloch's lair. Abbie is experiencing Purgatory PTSD and it is wonderful to see her confide in Crane about how she really feels. These two put on a brave face, but they are going through some terrifying stuff. Abbie even tells Crane that he got to her just before she was about to break in Purgatory. She was seconds away from falling into Moloch's trap when demon Ichabod appeared to her and then Crane showed up to save her. Abbie confesses that her faith in Ichabod is her greatest weakness, just like Katrina and Henry/Jeremy are Ichabod's. (Hmm, are Ichabod and Abbie developing a little bit of Winchester Brothers Syndrome? #SuperSleepy.) As Witnesses, Ichabod and Abbie always need to keep their guards up and be aware of the fact that Moloch will stop at nothing to get what he wants. But he isn't getting it today.
Ichabod spots the crest of Luigi Galvani on a wall in the tunnels. He was one of Benjamin's mentors and invented the battery, which serves as a sort of booby-trap that sparks as they open the tomb of Franklinstein's Monster. While Ichabod and Abbie prepare to bring the creature to life, Henry informs Abraham of Moloch's plans.
Katrina is present when Henry tells Abe that his father is coming to rescue his mom. Henry says his parents are blind to reality and their denial is going to get them killed. So Abraham gears up to kill Ichabod when he arrives to rescue his beloved wife. Katina assures Abe that Ichabod will not die today. The Apocryphal foretells that the Witnesses are not destined to die at the hands of the Headless Horseman because they have more to do. Elsewhere, Henry summons his Horseman of War to give Abraham a much needed assist. Oh yeah, there's going to be an epic throw-down.
As the sneak peek revealed, Ichabod needs a second try on that incantation. Only Crane can the humor is something so terrifying. After all, he's not the witch in the family, so his pronunciation could have been a little off. Hopefully, this time the Kindred will come to life. As Ichabbie works on conjuring the Kindred, Katrina makes one last effort to stop him from killing Ichabod.
Katrina tells Abraham that Ichabod was an escape route that turned into a husband because she felt pressured to marry Abe when she wasn't ready to yet. She asks Abraham to give her time to accept being with him and participating in the ritual of her own Free Will. Abraham still wants his vengeance against Ichabod, but he agrees to holding off on the ritual for now. With that settled, the Headless Horseman charges out towards Ichabbie. Just as he is about to strike down on Ichabod, the Kindred rises to fight his doppelganger. (At first it seemed like the Kindred's skull was CGI, but it's actually exceptional make-up courtesy of Corey Castello. It is truly amazing work. Well done!) Yes this fight sequence is straight-up badass. Perfectly choreographed, smoothly executed and stunningly filmed. Love it! With Headless preoccupied, Ichabod goes in to get Katrina.
Unfortunately, there has been a change of plans. Katrina wants to stay behind as their mole. She says Henry and Abraham are speaking openly in front of her so she can uncover the details of Moloch's plans. She has already convinced Abraham to delay the ritual, so she thinks her plan will work. This is the only way she knows how to protect Ichabod. Well, that's a bummer! She's doing this for her hubby, so it doesn't seem like Stockholm syndrome has set in quite yet. Hopefully, the show-runners and cast were just leading us on over the summer because we can't imagine Katrina actually falling for Abraham when she still loves Crane so much. If all of this doesn't get your blood pumping, then what happens next certainly will.
Henry's Horseman of War joins Headless to double team the Kindred. Henry's eyes blacken as he controls his creature. Abbie shoots at War, but bullets aren't slowing him down. The Kindred leaves his fight with Death and rushes to rescue Abbie from War. Did you all notice that look the Kindred gave Abbie? She was surprised the "monster" chose to help her out. Will he be loyal to them? Or will he eventually turn on his creators? This is will be very interesting to see! At least for now it looks the Kindred has Ichabbie's back, which is a relief.
Before Ichabod parts ways with Katrina, they both agree that they must try to save Henry from going deeper into the dark side. It's sweet that they're not giving up hope as his parents, but seriously, he can't really get much darker than this… or can he? Then Ichabod gives Katrina a passionate kiss. Like in "The Princess Bride," one that will last for centuries, epic kind of kiss. Sorry Ichabbie shippers, but Ichatrina is still going strong. You can't mess with a married couple that is still very much in love. It pains them to be apart like this, but they are in one another's hearts. So sweet! But it's time to go.
Abbie grabs Ichabod and they speed out of there, while the Kindred rides away. Where is he going? What will the creature be up to when he isn't fighting the Horsemen? Share your theories below!
Abraham returns and is surprised to see that Katrina stayed behind. She says that she does not belong in this world and would rather be with him. Plus, according the Moloch's plans, this world won't exist much longer, so what's the point of leaving? Well that is just an ominous thought. But Abe buys it, so that's a job well done by Katrina.
Ichabod and Abbie regroup at the cabin afterwards. The Kindred is MIA, but at least they have Katrina as their inside gal. Ichabod isn't happy with this situation, so Abbie comforts him by saying that his wife is going to be okay. Then Abbie visits her sister.
In a sweet scene of sisterhood, Abbie appreciates Jenny taking one for the team. Jenny teases back, "don't take 13 years to get me this time." Well you can't blame her for that little jab. You have to admit, these kick-ass ladies have come a long way. It is wonderful to see their relationship evolve.
As the episode winds down, we see that Sheriff Reyes has placed Irving under psychiatric care. She's still a little skeptical and will be keeping her eye on him. Then his lawyer shows up and GASP! It's Henry!!! NOOOOOO! He assures Irving that he will take good care of him and hands over a contract for Frank to sign. He gives Irving the fountain pen he was fiddling with earlier in the episode. As Irving holds the pen, it cuts him. Blood trickles down the pen and Irving signs Henry's contract in his own blood. Again, NOOOOOO!!!!!
There was a lot of yelling at the TV during that last scene. This is an outrage. How unnerving! Irving is going to beat himself up when he learns who Henry really is. WOW! This is going to be one hot mess.
"The Kindred" was another phenomenal episode. This show just gets better and better. Thank you Sleepy Writers, Sleepy Cuts, and the Sleepy Cast for another excellent hour of television. This truly is one of the best shows ever.
A little food for thought: Instructions for the Kindred residing in The Gospel of Judas is an interesting twist. Will we get a little religious twistory regarding Judas and some of the other apostles? What other kind of supernatural information do the Gnostic Gospels hold?
Get excited Sleepy Heads! Matt Barr's Nick Hawley makes his first appearance in next week's super crazy-looking episode. Watch the embedded promo!
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The scum of hell descends on earth
A blanket of smoke surrounds us
Stung by guilt, empowered by pride
Overcome by jealousy, is man in his stride.
As the dragon of Hades bellows down on earth;
As man wails for the earth- a rebirth
Entangled in the grips of fame and lust
The bird dies in fire lit by it in its nest
Dust rises, heads roll
Man in his own downfall
Eagles hover, foxes howl
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text: Hi! I just devised this "game", if you will, where you create a character, or use an existing one, and create and fit a characteristic about that character for each letter of the alphabet. This is more just for fun that it is about creating characters, though you can use it for either. I left out some letters to make it easier, but please don't reduce the number of letters much further, as the game is supposed to be both slightly difficult and quite extensive, but you can also add letters I skipped where appropriate. Let me make the rules clearer by starting the game myself, using my most important character, Daniel Yonderman, as inspiration: A - adorable B - badass C - creative D - down to earth E - eclectic F - friendly G - grieving H - helpful I - intelligent J - jokes a lot K - has two kids L - lucky M - middle child N - no family left O - opinionated P - progressive R - rich S - symbiotic T - teleportation V - vicious W - witty


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Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday called on Defense Secretary Mark Esper to definitively declare that U.S. troops won't be used to influence the 2020 election after the Pentagon chief was evasive in written answers to questions about the role of the military in a peaceful transition of power.
Politico reports Reps. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) raised alarm Tuesday after Esper would not explicitly rule out deploying troops to polling places on Election Day.
"It is incumbent upon the secretary of defense to fulfill his constitutional duties and ensure the apolitical role of the military."
—Rep. Mikie Sherrill
Esper would only say that "the U.S. military has acted, and will continue to act, in accordance with the Constitution and the law."
The representatives contrasted Esper's stance to that of Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who on Sunday emphatically ruled out such action.
"We have established a very long 240-year tradition of an apolitical military that does not get involved in domestic politics," Milley told NPR. "We, the U.S. military, we are sworn to obey the lawful orders of our civilian leadership, and we want to ensure that there is always civilian leadership, civilian control of the military, and we will obey the lawful orders of civilian control of the military."
Defense Secretary Mark Esper stopped short of committing to keep troops away from polling stations next month, prompting Democratic lawmakers to call on the Pentagon chief to vow that the military won't be used to influence the electionhttps://t.co/YeIfZiiVwA— POLITICO (@politico) October 13, 2020
"This isn't the first time that someone has suggested that there might be a contested election," Milley continued. "And if there is, it'll be handled appropriately by the courts and by the U.S. Congress."
"There's no role for the U.S. military in determining the outcome of a U.S. election. Zero. There is no role there," Milley emphatically declared.
Slotkin, a former Pentagon official and CIA officer, said that Milley "answered in terms of what he would do as a cabinet-level official, but took a serious nod towards what he knows is the apolitical reputation of the military and demonstrated how important that was to him."
"We heard no such thing from Secretary Esper," she said.
Sherrill said that Esper "did not give us the sense that we could believe that he understood that this was such a critical time." The retired naval officer called Esper's answers "boilerplate." She added:
We have not received a direct commitment from Secretary Esper that he will refuse commands from an illegitimate president. Given the fact that the president has used our military for partisan purposes in the past and that the president has suggested he will not concede if he loses, it is incumbent upon the secretary of defense to fulfill his constitutional duties and ensure the apolitical role of the military.
The lawmakers' concern comes as the nation braces for a potential scenario in which the outcome of the presidential election is contested by President Donald Trump, who has incessantly attacked the legitimacy of the electoral process, especially mail-in voting.
MAIL-IN VOTING WILL LEAD TO MASSIVE FRAUD AND ABUSE. IT WILL ALSO LEAD TO THE END OF OUR GREAT REPUBLICAN PARTY. WE CAN NEVER LET THIS TRAGEDY BEFALL OUR NATION. BIG MAIL-IN VICTORY IN TEXAS COURT TODAY. CONGRATS!!!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020
The president has also alarmed many observers by refusing to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses.
"We're going to have to see what happens," Trump told reporters in September when asked if he would step down after losing. "You know that I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots, and the ballots are a disaster."
Slotkin and Sherrill urged Esper to provide a more robust statement against potential politicization of the military, noting his opposition earlier this year to the possibility of the president invoking the Insurrection Act in response to racial justice protests across the nation.
Esper publicly declared that the 1807 law should be invoked "only in the most urgent and dire of situations."
"We are not in one of those situations now," he added.
Army leaders said on Tuesday that they have not received any requests for either active-duty or National Guard troops to be deployed to deal with possible civil unrest during or after the November 3 election, the Associated Press reports.
"We don't police American streets," insisted Gen. James McConville, commander of the Army.


text: Hello again. I have a question about fertilizer that maybe some of you could shed some light on. I planted some of my Japanese Maples this weekend because things are starting to cool down a bit. I used some topsoil, compost, a bit of sulfur to lower the ph and some of this stuff called Tree Tone. It is an organic fertilizer and it talked about how it is good for trees because of some beneficial microbes. I read somewhere about the benefit of certain microbes and how they are good for Japanese Maples, so I used the stuff. If you'd like to learn all of the specs about Tree Tone, here is a link: http://www.espoma.com/p_consumer/tones_tree.html However, I also have been reading more recently about how people do not like to use much fertilizer with their Japanese Maples. Also, when people do use fertilizer, they like to do it early in the spring, not at the beginning of summer. Lastly, the stuff I was reading talked about how fertilizers that are low in nitrogen are usually considered better for JMs for some reason. I'm wondering if I should keep using the Tree Tone because it is technically a fertilizer. It's kind of too late for some of my trees because I already planted them with the Tree Tone. But I still have a couple of trees left to plant soon so I'm curious to see what people think. Here is some basic information about Tree Tone: It is 6% Nitrogen, 3% Phosphate and 2% Potash. Also it contains several various micro-organisms. The bag says that you ought to use the fertilizer either early in the spring before growth, or after the leaves fall off in the fall. Obviously I'm breaking that rule, so there is one problem. To put it simply, here is what I want to know. Should I be using this stuff when I plant my JMs if I am doing it in the summer? I am not going to wait till fall or next spring to plant, so timing is not really what I'm curious about. I just want to know if it would be wise to use this type of fertilizer considering the fact that I'm planting in early summer. I'm also slightly curious about another product made by the same folks called Holly Tone. The numbers are a little bit more favorable: 4-3-4. Also, it is designed for more acid loving plants which some of my Japanese Maples are. So would using Holly Tone be better for my plan? Thanks in advance!


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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
By Michael Smith
A new and handsomely illustrated translation of the Arthurian mediaeval masterpiece.
Monday, 29 January 2018
Exciting News!
Dear supporters of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,
Exciting news! I am posting this brief update to tell you all that last week I submitted the amended page proofs of the book to Unbound; very shortly the book itself will be ready to go to print. Publication is drawing ever closer!
Still time for friends to have their names in the back:
Unbound tells me that the book will go to print on 11th February, after which no more supporter names can be printed in the back. If you know of others who would be interested in supporting the book (and who would like to have their name printed in the back), please do pass on this update to them. To be sure of their name appearing in the back, they'll need to pledge before 11th February.
Alternatively, if you wanted to surprise a friend with their own copy as a special gift (e.g. a signed or dedicated copy), it is also possible to pledge in your name but change the name which appears in the back of the book - and the (hand-written) dedication in the front.
It's only been with your help (and that of every other pledger) that my new illustrated edition of this masterpiece of mediaeval literature has been possible; I am forever indebted to you for your support.
Thank you once again for supporting Sir Gawain on this journey.
Kind regards
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The Integration Developer – Java, a position within the IT Department at Republic Services, is a moderately experienced role within the Enterprise Data Services group. The Integration Developer – Java is responsible for participating in a full agile development life cycle for design, build and testing of integration services. The Integration Developer – Java will know how to construct Web Services (SOAP and REST) and create reusable components to create business services. The Integration Developer – Java will work imbedded in agile teams supporting next generation technology projects in the Digital and CRM domains.
Principal Responsibilities
- Prepares detailed technical specifications from which complex programs will be written or configured.
- Writes high quality code according to specifications.
- Follows all required Company policies and practices relating to the System Development Life Cycle.
- Assists others in defining application system scope and objectives through research and fact finding.
- Provides Tier 3 support and resolution of open IT issues escalated by IT Customer Support.
- Develops project plans for application software implementation activities of medium to high level of complexity.
- Maintains strong vendor relationships to resolve problems and coordinate the delivery of IT products and services.
- Supports and validates integration production release activities.
Creates and/or updates documentation necessary for each system
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or comparable experience
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CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Agricultural Machinery of Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion"; 1157.HK) is responding to the call of World Food Day, "Our Actions are our Future," with actions to continue providing strong support for the industrialization, modernization process and rapid economic development of the global agricultural industry.
"In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, improving agricultural productivity and sustainable food production is becoming ever more critical to reduce hunger globally, especially in Africa," said Xiong Yanming, vice president of Zoomlion and chairman of Zoomlion Agricultural Machinery. "As a leading enterprise in Sino-African cooperation across the equipment manufacturing industry, Zoomlion is answering the theme of World Food Day with powerful actions to improve agricultural production efficiency and management quality with high-quality products and professional, efficient services."
Zoomlion Agricultural Machinery entered the African market in 2011 and has exported nearly 3,000 units of equipment to countries including Kenya, Tunisia, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia and more.
During the second China Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) that opened on September 26, Zoomlion highlighted its "Africa Solution" to further promote exchanges and cooperation with African countries in the field of agricultural mechanization. With its advantageous R&D strength, Zoomlion has customized and developed agricultural machinery products that best suit the needs of local customers, provided technical support for local agricultural machinery schemes, aided financing for mechanization as well as training local farming talent to improve food production efficiency in Africa.
Today, a number of Zoomlion's agricultural machinery product offerings in Africa, such as the PL2304 high horsepower roller tractor, RH904 roller tractor, and TE80 wheat harvester, have received positive feedback from customers in Africa.
This year, the company has officially obtained long-term supplier qualification by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the first Chinese agricultural machinery manufacturer to receive the qualification.
"We are delighted to become an official supplier of UNOPS and will continue to contribute to the development of the global agricultural industry," added Mr. Xiong.
About Zoomlion
Founded in 1992, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (1157.HK) is a high-end equipment manufacturing enterprise that integrates engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, and financial services. The company now sells 568 cutting-edge products from 70 product lines covering 11 significant categories.
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Desmopressin is used to control the symptoms of diabetes insipidus, which causes bed wetting due to the body producing an abnormally large amount of urine. It is used to control bed-wetting. Desmopressin is a hormone medication.
How it Works:
Desmopressin is also used in the controling of excessive thirst and the passage of an abnormally large amount of urine that can be attributed to head injuries or post surgery. Desmopressin works by replacing vasopressin, which is produces to balance water and salt.


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Religion causes all the violence—just look at the Crusades. Have you heard this before? It's a claim that many critics of Christianity make. In summary, it goes something like this:
For hundreds of years, Popes declared 'holy war' and sent religious fanatics marching to the Middle East. They went there to colonise, and they slaughtered anyone who wouldn't convert to Christianity along the way.
So many Muslims and Jews were killed in the streets of Jerusalem that blood flowed up to the crusaders' knees. All of this violence was condoned by the church so that Christians could expand their empire and line their pockets with wealth.
Maybe you're so appalled reading this that you're ready to hit the back button. Who would bother trying to defend this kind of violent hypocrisy?
Without doubt, the Crusades were a bleak period of church history. Those who fought and led had clearly ignored the words of Jesus, who said:
"Love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also."—Luke 6:27-29
But it's also true that the Crusades are victim to a lot of Fake News. If we're going to talk about the Crusades, we need to rescue the facts from the fiction.
What Were the Crusades?
The Crusades were a series of campaigns fought by European Christians to recapture the 'Holy Lands'—those places where all the Bible's major events took place. Think modern-day Israel, Turkey and Egypt.
The First Crusade (1096-1099) was probably the most infamous. It was a successful but bloody recapture of Jerusalem. It also led to the founding of several 'Crusader states' in the Middle East.
The Second Crusade (1147-1149) was a failed attempt to retake a defeated Crusader state.
The Third Crusade (1189-1192) was launched to recapture Jerusalem after it had been overtaken once more by Muslim armies. The Crusaders failed again.
The Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) began like the others, but along the way, the Crusaders got mixed up in the local politics of Constantinople. After a dispute, they sacked the city, plundering it and killing fellow Christians. The whole episode was an embarrassment and a great injustice.
The Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) was another failed attempt to recapture Jerusalem, this time via Egypt.
The Sixth Crusade (1228-1229) involved almost no fighting. Through diplomacy, the Crusaders secured Jerusalem and other parts of Israel.
The Seventh Crusade (1248-1254) was by far the best equipped, but it ended in almost total annihilation for the Crusaders.
Other minor Crusades can be added to this list, but it's these seven that have captured the popular imagination. With the exception of the first and the sixth, the Crusades were an anticlimax. The last Crusader stronghold fell in 1291, bringing the era of crusading to an end.
The Context of the Crusades
We're rightly outraged by the Crusades. But there is context to these events that many people have never heard but that change the way we view them.
First, what made the Crusades unique wasn't their violence: almost every medieval culture was extremely violent. By our standards, the Crusades were shocking, but by the standards of the time, they were unremarkable.
What made them unique was that the command to wage war was given by a Christian leader, the Pope. Not only is there no grounds for this in the teachings of Jesus: there's also no precedent for it in Christian history—and fortunately, no repeat of it either.
"What made the Crusades unique wasn't their violence."
Second, not all of the violence that took place was condoned by church leaders. Popes condemned the sack of Constantinople, along with much of the violence and pillaging that took place en route to the Middle East.
Third, it turns out to be a myth that Crusaders went for fame and fortune. Most who went bankrupted themselves for armour and travel costs, and they didn't count on coming back alive. They went because—misguided as they were—they believed it was a noble venture.
"Popes condemned much of the violence."
Fourth, it's a myth is that the Crusaders forced people to convert to Christianity. The purpose of the Crusades was to secure passage for pilgrims to the Holy Lands.
Fifth, the story about blood running up to the Crusaders' knees was a myth. The siege of Jerusalem was ruthless, but it was exaggerated beyond possibility in the retelling.
"It's a myth that the Crusaders forced people to convert to Christianity."
All of these corrections might seem minor. But there's one more fact many omit that fundamentally alters our perspective on the Crusades, and it's this: the Crusades were defensive wars.
In the 6th century, most of Europe and the Holy Lands were Christian. Pilgrims were free to traverse the empire and visit Jerusalem as they wished.
But the birth of Islam changed this. While Christianity had spread peacefully, Islam spread rapidly, and mostly through warfare. Within a few centuries, Islam conquered over two thirds of what were previously Christian lands.
The First Crusade was proclaimed by the Pope, not as an act of aggression, but in response to an existential threat. The Crusades slowed the advance of Muslim armies into Europe, and probably helped spare western civilisation.
Funny how this fact barely rates a mention in the popular retelling of the Crusades.
"The Crusades were defensive wars."
Don't misunderstand me: I don't condone the Crusades. Violence is not the way of Jesus. But if we view them not merely as religious conflicts and instead see them as the defence of a civilisation, they make a whole lot more sense. Context is everything.
Here's a little more context for the claim that 'religion causes all the violence'. The Crusades were bloody, resulting in the tragic death of around a million people. But communism—which sought to bury religion forever—was far more savage. It took the lives of over one hundred million.
Even if we correct for population growth, communism was still twenty times more ruinous for humanity than the Crusades—and in just a quarter of the time.
This isn't a cheap-shot. My point isn't that Christians are better because they've killed less people. I'm simply countering the claim that religion causes all the wars, or that more Christianity equals more violence.
"Violence is not the way of Jesus."
On the whole, Christianity has been a powerfully civilising force through history.
Its leader, Jesus of Nazareth, didn't merely say, "Love your enemies." He practiced what he preached—all the way to the cross. He chose to endure violence rather than commit it.
Jesus has shaped us more than we know. He's a big reason why—even with all their context—Christians and critics alike still can't stand the violence of the Crusades.
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We were pleasantly surprised to see a new co-op mode announced for The Darkness 2. We first brought you news of the Vendettas mode a few weeks ago. This has been advertised as a four player co-op campaign, therefore we're expecting more than just a tacked-on survival mode. The story will intersect with that of the main character, Jackie Estacado. The four new characters have their own unique skills, weapons, and personalities. You can see each of them in action in the following videos.
The Darkness 2 will be out on February 7th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. It supports four player online co-op.
Shoshanna is a double-barrelled dentist.
Inugami is the number one cause of spontaneous decapitation.
JP Dumond voodoos anyone he wants to.
And Jimmy has a kick-ass pair of plaid pants.


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We're pretty big fans of Analogue's retro hardware here at Tom's Guide. The commitment to accuracy and design with which the Seattle-based firm approaches its clone consoles is still pretty much unrivaled in the market today.
It's for that reason we've been eagerly awaiting to learn what the company's next project is going to be. After the excellent Mega Sg released earlier this year to complement the Super Nt, where would Analogue go next?
On the road, it seems.
A tipster has reached out to Tom's Guide and alerted us to two trademark filings from Analogue. The first, called Analogue Pocket, explicitly refers to a "handheld game unit;" the second is for a home system called the Analogue 8.
Analogue Game Boy?
While we don't have any confirmation on this, it's hard to assume the Pocket refers to anything other than a clone of Nintendo's Game Boy. The Game Boy, of course, had a hardware revision through the middle of its life called the Game Boy Pocket, which made the system considerably smaller, and allowed it to use fewer batteries, too.
Plus, we can't ignore the timing here. The Game Boy is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, and on July 31 we marked three decades since its North American launch. Nintendo has long been rumored to release a Game Boy Classic, just like its NES and SNES micro-consoles, though we've heard suspiciously little on that front recently. It could still happen, though Nintendo is running out of time to make the announcement ahead of the holidays.
We have so many questions. Will the Analogue Pocket run just Game Boy games, or extend support to the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, too? Will it go for the traditional Game Boy vertical form factor, or adopt more modern widescreen proportions? And, of course, what color schemes will it come in?
Analogue 8
As for the Analogue 8, the company's intention is harder to speculate. Those who have been following Analogue from its infancy will recall it's already developed two NES clones — the Nt and Nt Mini. Demand for an Nt revision is clearly still strong, since both products were both very, very expensive and went out of production years ago.
However, by calling it the Analogue 8, we're wondering if the company is planning to construct an all-in-one box that can play titles from several 8-bit consoles not just limited to the NES, but also including Sega's Master System and NEC's PC Engine. However, the Master System is already supported within the Mega Sg, which may put a damper on the likelihood of that theory.
Alternatively, perhaps the Analogue 8 could play titles from eight different consoles. Analogue has yet to tackle systems that predated the NES, like the Atari 2600, Magnavox Odyssey, Intellivision and ColecoVision, so it would seem the late '70s/early '80s era is ripe for the picking. Although the Analogue Nt was explicitly designed to run NES and Famicom games, it actually includes FPGA cores for a whopping 19 different systems, including all the pre-Nintendo ones listed above — so clearly there's always been ambition to cover that ground.
It's safe to say these trademarks have piqued our interest. Over the past two years, Analogue has announced new hardware around late summer or early fall, with an eye toward shipping during spring of the following year. Hopefully, that means we won't have to wait long to learn about what the company is planning next. We've reached out to Analogue for comment and will update this story if we hear back.


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[This was originally published on the OSVDB blog.]
Yes, the trend continues and gets more .. odd.
The Washington Post decided to cover this story giving it more attention than it probably deserves. From the home page of the effort:
The purpose of the exercise is not so much to expose Myspace as a hive of spam and villainy (since everyone knows that already), but to highlight the monoculture-style danger of extremely popular websites populated by users of various levels of sophistication. We could have just as easily gone after Google or Yahoo or MSN or ZDNet or whatever. Myspace is just more fun, and is becoming notoriously dickish about responding to security issues.
I'm not exactly sure how MySpace deserves a "monoculture-style" designation since it is a single social web site and the vulnerabilities (presumably) aren't specific to one web browser or operating system.


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