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The XXII amendment of the U.S. Constitution should be repealed.
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Text of XXII Amendment https://en.wikipedia.org...
For clarity there is a difference between term limits, which limit the number of terms a person may serve as president and term lengths which are 4 years. This debate is about term limits... not term lengths.
Blade of truth and I re-doing this debate. http://www.debate.org...
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1st round acceptance
No new arguments in last round comment.
Good luck my friend.
I accept the debate.
Resolved: The XXII Amendment of the U.S. Constitution should be repealed.
"We the People"
This Democratic Republic was established "of the people, by the people, for the people."(1)At the time this government was established, it was a radical change from the governments that preceded it. We the people of the U.S. are to have a voice. We are to be able to elect our own representatives. Our Congress and our president are subject to our approval given via voting. Contrary to the tyrannical governments of history, the United States, "we the people," are intended to have the sovereignty and power to govern ourselves.
Sovereignty and the power of voting
As indicated above, one fundamental way that we exercise our sovereignty is through voting. The only way a President is ever re-elected is if he is able to win and maintain the peoples support. This shows definitively that if a President is able to consistently gain the support of the people, resulting in his re-election, then the people through their sovereignty have determined the President should stay in this office. Clearly this would be a demonstration of the desires of the people.
The function and impact of the XXII amendment
Imagine yourself a hiring manager and you are looking for an employee. In front of you a stack of resumes'. Are you going to look through and remove from consideration any and all candidates that have experience? Of course not!? If anything, experience is a positive impact on who may be chosen. Before even allowing the American people to exercise their sovereignty and consider who the best person for the office might be, the XXII Amendment of the United States Constitution does just that. It removes from consideration those with the most experience. This is not only foolish, but harmful. It seems self-evident that experience is valuable to the office of the president.
James Madison in Federalist paper 53 said "[A] few of the members of Congress will possess superior talents; will by frequent re-elections, become members of long standing; will be thoroughly masters of the public business, and perhaps not unwilling to avail themselves of those advantages. The greater the proportion of new members of Congress, and the less the information of the bulk of the members, the more apt they be to fall into the snares that may be laid before them,"(3) though he was speaking of congress, the same rings true for Presidents. In an office as important as the presidents, experience is more important than fresh perspectives, if only to be able to work effectively.
This amendment sets term limits for the office of the president. Setting a term limit mitigates the natural function of elections. The people should have the power to determine if a politician has served enough terms as President. If the people feel this is the case, they could simply vote that politician out of office. Thus the impact of this amendment is to limit the sovereignty and choice of the people. This is in direct conflict with our founding principles. I contend that the people should retain the sovereignty to decide when a politician is not suitable for the office of the President. This should be done through voting. To undermine this freedom and sovereignty of the people is to allow tyranny. After all, "The people are the best judges who ought to represent them. To dictate and control them, to tell them whom they shall not elect, is to abridge their natural rights." 2 Elliot's Debates 292-293. (3)
Impact of Repeal
The repeal of the XXII amendment would keep experienced candidates in consideration, allow our Democratic Republic to function as intended via elections, and most importantly, allow Americans to retain freedom and sovereignty by electing whomever they desire.
I have demonstrated that it is right for the people of the United States to be sovereign. Any other option is tyranny. The XXII Amendment threatens that sovereignty. To add insult to injury, this amendment keeps experience out of office. We clearly see that if this amendment is repealed all issues listed are resolved. If my opponent is unable to refute the significant harm this amendment poses, I will win this debate.
The XXII Amendment is in conflict with core principles and harms our society. Therefore, the XXII Amendment should be repealed.
(1) http://www.britannica.com...
(2) http://usgovinfo.about.com...
(3) https://www.law.cornell.edu...
I thank kasmic for having this rematch with me, and will focus solely on building my own case in this round.
I. Concentration of Power & Incumbency Advantages
One of the greatest harms that can arise from repealing the 22nd Amendment is the concentration of power. As it is now, the President has no comparable counter-balance. In Congress and the Senate, the legislators are balanced by the opposition in their respective chambers. Even Supreme Court Justices discuss issues with eight other judges. The President is the only one who serves alone. Due to such a position, the president wields a unique degree of influence and power, especially when attempting to run for another term in office. For instance, they can hand out political favors such as grants and subsidies to swing states, as well as strengthen their ties with corporate interests which fund their campaign efforts. All of which culminates into a clear disadvantage for any capable new challengers going against an incumbent.
A good example of this can be seen during the era of Nixon. At one point during Nixon's 1972 re-election campaign the Associated Milk Producers Incorporated, or AMPI, pledged $2 million to the campaign. In return, Nixon raised the federal subsidy for milk. While this was illegal at the time, it reveals the potential for corruption in incumbents as they strive for another term in office.
What's even more detrimental is that unfortunately these days we have Super PACs that involve corporate influences thanks to Citizens United. With the increased risk for unsavory political dealings from such rulings, it's evidently more important now than ever that we keep the amendment as is to ensure that such "favors" are never possible. While short-term "promises" will always be a threat, with the 22nd Amendment in place we can ensure that no long-term backhanded dealings will be taking place due to the guarantee that a new President will take office in eight years.
II. Governing Expertise
An additional harm in repealing the amendment can be found in the case of Cuba. According to the Jamaica Observer newspaper, Cuba's President Raul Castro has proposed term limits for office holders "in the party, the State and the Government". He has done so because, as he put it, "We (in Cuba) are faced with the consequences of not having a reserve of well-trained replacements with sufficient experience and maturity to undertake the new and complex leadership responsibilities". [1]
III. Slippery Slope
If it wasn't for the 22nd Amendment, we might have had two previous presidents serve a 3rd term: Reagan and Clinton, both of whom are the only two presidents who've had approval ratings increase in their second term since WWII. But is it a bad thing that we missed that chance?
I don't believe so. Ethical and legal problems plagued the second terms of Reagan and Clinton, and then that of President Bush and now Obama. Based on the historical evidence and trend, it reasonably follows that a third-term president would likely be more arrogant and insular, leading to even worse ethical and legal problems.
IV. The quest for legacy
A benefit of having term limits has come in the surprising form of legacy-questing. What I mean by this is that there has been some magnificent things accomplished due to presidents being unburdened by the stresses of another re-election while motivated by legacy and reputation. For instance: Reagan's signing of the INF Treaty with the Soviet Union which concluded with a total of 2,692 nuclear missiles being eliminated [2], Eisenhower's second-term efforts of waging peace which included his own reversal from a "lame duck" to the "New Eisenhower" [3], and even Clinton's military actions in Kosovo and middle east peace efforts.
There is an intrinsic benefit birthed from the amendment in that it can serve as a motivator for 2nd term Presidents to accomplish something great before their time is up. Currently, the President has a set exit date and thus develops the drive to accomplish something before that time comes.
V. There is no current obligation to do so
A key term in the resolution is "should" which indicates a morally or legally bound obligation or duty. [4] However, at this point in time no such obligation exists. In order for the Amendment to be repealed we would need two-thirds of both houses of Congress to deem it necessary or two-thirds of the State Legislators to call on Congress to hold a constitutional convention. Such a necessity does not exist at this current point in time though. In fact, according to most polls the majority is *in favor* of term limits. This can be seen not only on DDO itself, with 81% in support of term limits, [5] but additionally in any Google search result.
So why does the support percentage matter?
It matters because America has its moral roots founded on Utilitarianism i.e., the greatest good for the greatest number, which is evident in our current society with our usage of the ideal of majority rule. Considering the fact that the majority does not seek to repeal the amendment, we can safely conclude that there is no moral or legal obligation to do so.
Thus, the XXII amendment of the U.S. Constitution should not be repealed.
[1] http://www.jamaicaobserver.com...
[2] http://www.state.gov...
[3] http://www.presidentprofiles.com...
[4] http://www.oxforddictionaries.com...
[5] http://www.debate.org...
In this round, I will focus solely on rebutting Pro's arguments from R2, and will then utilize the final round for addressing his counter-arguments to my own R2.
I. "We the People"
Pro is correct in that our government was a radical change from those that preceded it. One of those key differences was made a reality during the end of President Washington's second term. At that point in time, our President made the decision to step down from the Presidency to preserve the very fact that America was different from the tyrannical monarchy that we had recently won our freedom from. He set a precedent which every following president held until FDR in 1940. The very reason the Amendment won the support of the majority in both congress and the states in the first place was due to the desire to return to the precedent set by Washington. Through the power of choice, the majority voted to return to that precedent. Even to this day the majority supports this precedent. In addition to this fact, we now even have a majority pushing for term limits on both Congress and Senate members [1].
It is for this reason that I believe Pro has no grounds to say that "we the people" are having our sovereignty or freedom of choice challenged. We can easily see that the majority not only stands by this precedent, but also seeks to expand it even further into the Houses of Congress and the Senate. We the people indeed have the power to govern ourselves, and we indeed have the power for our voices to be heard. Both of which are proven by our legislators response to FDR breaking the precedent when the majority passed and ratified the amendment.
Lastly, we indeed have the ability to elect our own representatives. Not once since the Amendment first passed has that ability been impeded. Unless Pro can show that we have had a president since then that has A) sought a third term, B) had the majority support of the people for a third term, and C) had those efforts blocked by the Amendment thus impeding our ability... then there is no grounds for him to claim that "we the people" don't have the ability to elect our own representatives. The reality is that we've never had a president seek a third term since the amendment passed regardless of 2nd term popularity, nor have we (the people) ever suffered a net loss by such a president being unable to do so because of the 22nd Amendment. Our sovereignty was never challenged by this amendment, nor is it being challenged now - the truth is that the majority supported the decision/made the choice to set term limits, and still, as a majority, support such limits today.
II. Sovereignty and the power of voting
While Pro is correct that voting for a president who is able to garner support is a demonstration of the desires of the people, he overlooks the fact that the passing of the amendment was also a demonstration of the desires of the people. In fact, it's one of the most strict processes in which such a demonstration can take place. In a presidential election, the president merely needs to win 51% of the votes. In passing and ratifying an amendment, it requires 66% and then 75% support. Both the congress and the states in charge of voting for these amendments are doing so in the place of their constituents, the people. So, when we are discussing demonstrations of the desires of the people, which would hold more value - That which requires only 51% of support, or that which requires 75% support? I believe the amendment passing both the congress and the states is not only a clear demonstration of the desires of the people, but additionally one that required even more support by the people than that of our own president. It clearly reflects the will of the people, the will of the majority, and through our sovereignty we chose, and still choose, with the support of the majority, to keep that amendment within our Constitution.
III. The function and impact of the XXII amendment
This argument from Pro boils down to two parts: Experience & Mitigation
In response to the experience point, I believe Pro is overlooking a key aspect of the Presidency: The Ability to perform the duties effectively. While an 80 year old mechanic might have the most experience, does he have the ability to perform the duties required? Can the most experienced pilot be of much use if he lacks the ability to fly the plane due to fatigue or any multitude of reasons? People don't retire because they lack experience, they retire because they lack the ability to perform as they once did. Our nation is constantly evolving. It requires leaders who can be flexible, think critically and strategically, stay abreast of domestic and foreign changes and trends. Thus, I believe that while the amendment *could potentially* restrict those with the most experience, it *certainly* allows for those with the ability to be considered.
In regards to it mitigating the natural function of elections, I think that's a matter of interpretation. One of the functions of elections is to "produce a government that is in accordance with the wishes of the majority of the electorate." [2] Considering that the majority of the electorate passed and ratified the amendment, I don't see how it mitigates the function of elections as it's in accordance with one of those functions itself. Also, voting is a legal right, not a natural right, thus no natural rights are "being abridged" by this amendment as Pro claims.
In closing,
The 22nd Amendment is not in conflict with our core principles nor does it harm our society. It was the desire of the people who passed it back in 47' and still has majority support nearly 70 years later. Only by repealing something that the majority desires would we truly be risking our sovereignty and freedom of choice. As of now, neither are threatened.
[1] http://www.gallup.com...
[2] http://electionvotingnotes.blogspot.com...
I. "We the People"
Con contended this point by referencing history. Indeed President Washington did set a precedent. There is no reason to believe that many Presidents would not continue to follow suit if the XXII Amendment were repealed. In fact history shows it likely that they will, as it was followed for hundreds of years without the amendment. Thus this amendment is not necessary for what con desires.
Con claims that "the majority voted to return to that precedent."
Note that the XXII Amendment was not a return to anything. It was a new addition entirely. Term limits could not be returned to as they had not existed.
Con argues that because the majority seems to support term limits that it cannot be argued that such an amendment is a violation against "We the people(s)" sovereignty. This is a non-sequitur. A majority can in fact vote for and establish what is called the tyranny of the majority.
Con attempts to widen my burden of proof suggesting that I must show a case where a president has desired to seek a third term and the people desired it. This is nonsense, as it was against the law for any such a president to do so. I am not contesting that the XXII amendment is the law. Rather that it should no longer be one.
Aside from this the people have desired many Presidents including Washington to run for more terms. Even in con's round two he contends that perhaps Clinton or Reagen would have run if the amendment had not been in place and perhaps won. Thus con concedes this possibility. The historical fact that we did have a President who did run for a third term and successfully was reelected shows that the people in that case desired it.
In conclusion, each person in our republic is protected under the Constitution. In fact our government is established in such a way that would prohibit both tyrannical government and tyranny of the majority. The XXII Amendment is the majority dictating to the minority who they may or may not vote for and is thus a violation of the minority's rights and limits their power and ability to vote for whomever they choose.
II. Sovereignty and the power of voting
I don't contest that both voting a President in office for a third term, and the passage of the XXII amendment where the desires of the people. I am arguing that the later causes harm. It violates and weakens the people's ability to exercise their sovereignty. People need the power and sovereignty restored that the tyranny of the majority has removed via this amendment.
III. The function and impact of the XXII amendment
Con seems to misunderstand my argument here stating that "While an 80 year old mechanic might have the most experience, does he have the ability to perform the duties required?" This is obviously not what I am arguing. I have not once suggested that experience makes the best candidate for President. Though I have argued that disqualifying someone from consideration for having experience is ludicrous. As con argues people retire when they lack ability. Should not a Two term President be able to decide if he is ready to retire, should not the people be able to determine if he is fit for the job?
In Conclusion:
Thanks to Blade-of-Truth for this rematch. It has been a great debate.
Why you should vote for me:
1: "We the People" should have the sovereignty restored to us in our voting rights.
2: The XXII Amendment harms that sovereignty
3: Removing someone from consideration due to experience is ludicrous.
4: Removal of the Amendment provides solvency.
In other words, the XXII Amendment is harmful to society and repeal is the way to stop that harm.
Vote for soveriegty of the people,
Vote Pro!
I. Concentration of Power & Incumbency Advantages
Pro mistakes "checks and balances" as "counter-balance" but the two are completely different. Senators and Congressmen have their voices balanced by opposition in their respective chambers; the President has no comparable counterbalance. The role of the individual in such 'head of executive' functions is of such importance that pure democracy must be tempered by the fear of 'elective dictatorship'. America's beginnings are based on a rejection of monarchy and of cronyism: the 22nd Amendment stops this from coming about by other means.
Additionally, in my Nixon example there was no mention of Watergate on my part. I solely presented his incumbent advantage of granting subsidies for the AMPI, which in return pledged $2 million to his re-election campaign. No challenger had the ability to do so. I also don't believe Pro's point regarding politicians not being able to have private conversations acts as a check on incumbent advantages, his example cited Mitt Romney's 47% tape that essentially ruined his chances of the Presidency, however, Romney was not an incumbent at the time, thus Pro's example does not negate my point regarding the incumbent advantage.
Lastly, Pro concedes that there are indeed incumbency advantages, but then says the impact is tied to the assumption that incumbents will continue to run for office. What Pro fails to realize is that my impact doesn't solely rely on presidents running for a 3rd term (or more), as I've already shown how such an advantage can even have an impact with presidents running merely for a 2nd term such as with Nixon. He then sums up my arguments in a false frame by placing unnecessary "if" conditions that I never argued. There are no "if's" about it, the concentration of power and incumbent advantage is a real issue right now, repealing the amendment would only serve to strengthen the possibility and magnitude of such things, which would lead to even more harm.
II. Governing Expertise
Pro argues that my argument relies on the assumption that a president will not only run for a 3rd term, but win. However, Pro's arguments rely on the same thing. For instance, Pro has repeatedly stated that we'll miss out on the most experienced person for the job unless this amendment is repealed, but what good is their experience if they don't win? Thus, Pro essentially defeats his own arguments while attempting to defeat mine as we both have arguments based on them winning.
In regards to Cuba vs. America, if we have a president who monopolizes the executive branch we run the risk of having an increased potential for a smaller pool of experienced candidates. Under Pro's plan, there is no guarantee that they'll be necessarily prepared for the *chance* that an incumbent will lose his 3rd, 4th, or 5th term run, whereas now we have the guarantee that the president will leave office in 8 years, thus allowing challengers to fully prepare themselves for their own run with no risk of incumbent advantage. As it stands now, the younger generations can look ahead and say, "Hey, he's got to leave eventually, so let's build ourselves up to the best of our abilities and aim for the whitehouse." Under Pro's plan, that hope and motivation takes a hit as there'd be no guarantee that the president would leave office considering the public would now have the option to vote him/her in for a 3rd, 4th, or 5th term.
III. Slippery Slope
There are no bare assertions being made here. History shows that presidents in their 2nd term are more prone to ethical and legal issues. Thus it's reasonable to assume that such issues would be even more so in a 3rd term. As for "proof", Clinton had his sex scandals and Reagan had his Iran-Contra affair. They were also my examples because they were the only two that would have had public support for a 3rd term if they chose to challenge the amendment, the point is that without the amendment in place, those two could have won a 3rd term and thus created even more issues in that term due to growing even more insular and arrogant with power.
IV. The quest for legacy
This contention is not independent of the amendment as Pro claims. The motivation and sense of urgency behind the quest for legacy is birthed by the fact that they won't have another chance to accomplish something great as President. In Pro's case, they are merely building a portfolio for re-election, under my case, they are building a legacy that doesn't rely on any re-election but rather relies on the legacy they wish to leave for the history books.
V. There is no current obligation to do so
Pro failed to address the fact that our system of morality, as a nation, is tied to Utilitarianism. In his case of slavery, the whole reason it became an issue was because the majority stopped supporting it. With murder, there was ever an instance in American history where that's been supported by the majority. So, ultimately, Pro is committing a false comparison fallacy within his response. The fact remains that over 75% of Americans support the Amendment, thus leaving no legal or moral obligation to repeal it. Since the term "should" implies such an obligation, Pro needed to prove that there is one, and failed to do so. Pro additionally never showed how this amendment violates our "natural rights", and dropped my point that voting is a legal right, not a natural one.
The only thing that would challenge our sovereignty as free voters would be to repeal an amendment that currently has majority support of the people. The people of America spoke, and through their legislators decided to return to the precedent set by Washington. The amendment never mitigated the function of elections since one of those functions is to "produce a government that is in accordance with the wishes of the majority of the electorate." Nor does experience trump every other aspect of a good president such as the ability to perform. Thus, we should not repeal the 22nd Amendment.
And a huge thanks to all the judges who voted on this. I'm glad to see that all of you were pleasantly surprised by the increased quality - as I know that was the intention of both kasmic and myself. I appreciate the time and effort you all put into your RFD's!
@Blade-of-truth, Congrats on the win!
I must say, this debate was radically different from the previous one. I think both sides presented much stronger arguments, so this was an interesting one to read. And the 6,000 character limit was rather relieving, so this turned out to be a short read. The decision, on the other hand, was tougher to make.
== Pro's Case ==
1) "We the People"
Kasmic's first impact is that an obligation for a state to be considered a democracy is to have a government "for the people, by the people, and of the people". If people are truly to be part of decision making, then direct voting is the sole way to fulfill the necessary obligation of a democratic state.
Con's response is that the obligation strives on protecting the decision of the majority. The decision of the people is represented in the decision of the majority, and the *elected* candidates of both the Senate and the House had a majority in support of the XXII amendment. Con defends this as a counter-impact that shows that Pro has no grounds to say that the autonomy and decisions of the people is being challenged. Pro argues that the majority doesn't decide justice in a democracy, since the majority itself can express tyranny. The people must be protected from the tyranny of the majority.
There were two problems I found with Pro's response: (1) why shouldn't the majority of the people get to decide? This is insufficiently explained, and (2) Pro's *own* objection is a non-sequitur, since Pro has to show a counter-plan. With the argument made in the final round, Pro fails to explain it and destroys their own contention. The explanation is primarily needed in the link of "tyranny of the majority": *how* is this majority "tyranny"?
2) Sovereignty and the power of voting
Pro's impacts are that sovereignty is exercised through voting, and true sovereignty and freedom requires the repelling of the 22nd amendment. Con argues the indirect voting *does* express the will of the people and the majority. It reflects the will of the people, thus showing sovereignty. Pro's response is that it "weakens" the will of the people, with no real justification.
Once more, insufficient justification and explanation pushes the impacts to Con.
3) Function and impact of 22nd amendment
Basically, Pro's impacts are that the 22nd amendment destroys the purpose of elections by not allowing people to vote, and also restrains possible presidents with ability. The lack of *established* links strikes me as well. Con responds saying the primary aspect of the presidency is the ability to perform duties efficiently.
Con argues that mitigation of the true impacts of elections are subject to different perception and interpretation. Pro says experience wasn't a part of Pro's argument at all, so Con fails to respond to any of the links Pro had. But Pro *drops* Con's response on mitigation of elections.
== Con's Case ==
4) Concentration of Power
Con's point is that the concentration of power is rested upon the president, and that may result in abuse without proper election. Pro argues there *are* checks and balances to the president's power, but, as Con notes, these only act as checks and balances for *legislative* power of the president, not ability to gain funding via. their position. So, I go for Con on this one.
5) Governing Expertise
I think this is a clean and clear argument. Con uses the example of Cuba: there is a severe lack of administratively responsible candidates, where term limits would be required, against Pro's plan. But Con really fails to sufficiently explain the argument nonetheless. I think Con contradicts himself here, since Con supports *experience* as best for presidency, but here is against experience. Regardless of Pro's rebuttals, the argument is weak anyway, and is not an argument I would have voted on. I tie this argument.
6) Slippery slope
This is a correlation-history argument; basically, all presidents who could've run a third term wouldn't have been that good. Pro argues that Con's argument is only an "if" argument, with no specifics.
But, as Con notes, there aren't any bare assertions here: none of the presidents who would've run sans the 22nd amendment for a 3rd time weren't *good* for a third term. The correlation isn't disputed. I award this to Con.
7) The quest for legacy
The point of this argument is basically that presidents who know they won't get reelected strive to build a legacy, and that legacy-building efforts are net beneficial. Pro argues that the contention is independent of the 22th amendment, as *all* presidents leave legacies, regardless of whether or not they have plans to get reelected.
But Con argues that the *motivation* that drives the legacy, and the sense of urgency, push forward. But I don't think this strongly supports the impact, while defending the position. All in all, I leave this a tie as well.
8) There is no current obligation to do so
The point of this argument is that the resolution indicates "should," while there is no obligation to abolish the 22nd amendment, especially if there is *majority* support among the populace. I've addressed much of the majority dispute above, and it boils down to that. Since Con wins that, this argument goes to Con.
I think the debate should be judged on the impacts themselves. The majority of Pro's case was refuted. Pro opened really strong, and it seemed he would win, so, frankly, I was surprised by my own decision, but I think Pro, somewhat, deteriorated towards the end. Con's case had multiple mistakes in itself, but ultimately, Con's impacts outweighed Pro's.
Ergo, I vote Con. This was still a fantastic debate, and I learned a lot from reading it, and both debaters had especially strong impacts.
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Headlines 06.06.17 | 08:43AM EDT
BIGBANG's T.O.P. has been expelled from military service and will have to re-enlist again after he was found positive of marijuana in a recent drug test conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. The BIGBANG rapper will have to re-enlist again according to South Korean law.
Headlines 06.05.17 | 10:32AM EDT
BIGBANG rapper T.O.P has issued a public apology to his fans following the drug controversy he is currently involved in. The YG artist shared a handwritten apology which states his feelings of remorse and embarrassment over the issue.
Headlines 06.05.17 | 10:35AM EDT
VIPs, BIG BANG's official fandom came in full force at the Kyocera Dome in Japan over the weekend to witness a special event by remaining BIG BANG members G-Dragon, Daesung, Taeyang, and Seungri.
Headlines 06.02.17 | 07:33AM EDT
Will BIGBANG leader G-Dragon be affected by the recent drug scandal involving BIGBANG rapper T.O.P.? G-Dragon is set to release his solo comeback "Kwon Ji Yong" next week and is set to kick off his 19 city world tour on June 10.
Headlines 05.31.17 | 12:30PM EDT
There are just a few days left until BIG BANG leader G-Dragon unleashes his comeback solo album "Kwon Ji Yong," which is reportedly his most personal album to date. And it seems that the talented singer, songwriter, and rapper is being supported all the way by YG Entertainment boss Yang Hyun Suk himself.
Headlines 05.31.17 | 07:34AM EDT
YG Entertainment has confirmed that BIG BANG's Taeyang will be releasing his solo album after G-Dragon released his "Act III: MOTTE" this month. YG boss Yang Hyun Suk made the official announcement on his Instagram account.
Headlines 04.28.17 | 03:52AM EDT
Youtube RED Originals recently opened its paid subscription platform with the ultimate BIG BANG reality show "Run BIG BANG Scout" which featured BIG BANG members G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung and Seungri all decked out as boy scouts and ready for an outdoor adventure like no other. The reality show was shot before T.O.P. enlisted for the military in February and will feature the members as they naturally are.
Headlines 04.24.17 | 06:36AM EDT
BIG BANG's Taeyang will hold his fourth series of solo concerts this July and August in Japan's ZOZO Marine Stadium and Hotto Field More Stadium for his "SOL Japan Stadium Tour 2017."


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Our staff includes licensed clinicians, therapists, and recovery coaches and we utilize best practice methods.
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No Tax Cut Or Unemployment Extension, But Money For Bust Of Winston Churchill
The House had the good sense to ignore the needs of the unemployed or to forget tax breaks for working Americans, and to commission a bust of Winston Churchill. They passed a bill that directs:
That the Architect of the Capitol place an appropriate statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the United States Capitol at a location directed by the House Fine Arts Board in consultation with the Speaker.
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Absolutely Unreal!
A former MADD chapter president was arrested on serious DUI charges in Florida on February 18, 2011. In some ways this is hard to believe but in others, it's not hard at all. The details of the arrest are here.
The thing about these self righteous, self glorified MADD folks is they think they walk on water. They believe they are somehow different then every other living person on this planet. Well here is a news flash, you are not different then the rest of us. You are human, you make mistakes and hopefully you try to rectify your mistakes like other humans and if you are lucky, maybe you won't be judged like you go around judging others every day.
You see when DUI lawyers are in court, it is our job to help defendants come to terms with the mistakes they have made regarding drinking and driving. The overwhelming majority of the folks are good people, with good jobs and good family life. Most are first time offenders. However, when we go to court to help these good people, many time we are met with judgmental members of MADD sitting in the court room, judging these folks as being bad people. MADD folks are in court trying to make defendants feel bad and trying to apply pressure to the real judge in the room in order to provoke a bad outcome for the defendant.
As a result of ongoing MADD presence and endless MADD diatribe in the news, DUI defendants, victims of an ambiguous legal system, can get a bad rap. Fortunately, many judges see this MADD CRAP and do the right thing despite their bullshit. Unfortunately, there are some judges and even some prosecutors that this lawyer deals with have lost their way and judge people way to harshly, essentially throwing rocks when they themselves live in glass houses. I was surprised to hear from my law enforcement friends that in some of the harshest jurisdictions in Maryland, the same judges that will not hesitate to screw a DUI defendant as hard as possible are the same judges that receive a ride home from law enforcement when they are stopped for drinking and driving. But I digress. . .
The point of this article is that it is not hard to believe that Debra Oberlin, a former president of MADD was arrested for DUI because she is human and humans do in fact make mistakes, get over MADD, find something else to do with your time other then harass good people!
The thing that is hard to understand is that this booze hound was allegedly arrested with a .23 BAC. The state imposed limit, thanks in large part to MADD is .08. This is an ambiguous and arbitrary number for reasons I will discuss in another article, but a .23 while 3 times the legal limit is in fact a staggering number. This MADD president was stinking drunk and operating a death machine! This is the hard part to comprehend. This is the height of hypocrisy! The difference is, when a defendant is stopped and blows a .08 or something in that general area, that is one thing. The person may not even be impaired at that number. Years ago, the law did not think you were impaired at that number but as time passed and MADD has received significant Federal funding, all of sudden people are impaired at that number.
Make no mistake, at a .23 a person is bombed and is an extreme threat to herself and others on the roadway. Of all people on this planet, this former MADD president knew better, she undoubtedly sat in court and terrorized her fellow citizens, sitting in judgment of their behavior and now she will learn that she is human. She will sit terrorized in court while a judge determines what to do with here. Maybe the stars in heaven will be in line that day and a MADD henchman will be in court to terrorize here while she attempts to ask a judge for leniency for this insane behavior. I only wish I was her judge on that day, she would be wanting to bring her toothbrush with her.


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« Bethlehem man's audition shown on hit TV singing competition 'The Voice' | Back to Main Page | Guns 'N Roses announce show at Philly venue that's small, and date that's soon »February 21, 2012
Categories: Music, Music News, Musikfest
Posted by John J. Moser at 09:19:33 AM on February 21, 2012
If you're an active and retired military personnel and first responder, you'll be able to get buy-one, get-one-free tickets to six shows at Musikfest Café at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem over the next month.
Embassy Bank, saying it's "a way of giving back to those who have given so much to protect and serve our nation over the years, " is sponsoring the ticket deal, which could save you as much as $32 for a show by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute band Marrakesh Express on March 3.
"We are honored to celebrate our military personnel," Embassy President Dave Lobach Jr. said. "They protect and defend our country so that we can enjoy our freedom. We are pleased to offer an evening of entertainment as a humble thank you for their service and dedication."
The deal will start with It will start with the show Feb. 22 by Faroe Islands native Teitur and former 'tween pop duo M2M member Marit Larsen. Tickets for the show are normally $15.
The offer is available only for walk-up ticket purchases at the ArtsQuest Center, as well as at ArtsQuest's Banana Factory, 25. W Third St., Bethlehem.
Other concerts included in the offer are:
Feb. 23 – Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer. Tickets are normally $24 balcony and $19 cabaret seating.
Feb. 24 – Trouble City All-Stars and the Great White Caps. Tickets are normally $5.
March 14 – The Irish Comedy Tour. Tickets are normally $24.
March 17 – St. Patrick's Day with RUNA. Tickets are normally $10 cabaret and $15 balcony.
For more information, got to www.artsquest.org or call 610-332-1300.
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JOHN J. MOSER has been around long enough to have seen the original Ramones in a small club in New Jersey, U2 from the fourth row of a theater and Bob Dylan's born-again tours. But he also has the number for All-American Rejects' Nick Wheeler on his cell phone, wrote the first story ever done on Jack's Mannequin and hung out in Wiz Khalifa's hotel room.
JODI DUCKETT: As The Morning Call's assistant features editor responsible for entertainment, she spends a lot of time surveying the music landscape and sizing up the Valley's festivals and club scene. She's no expert, but enjoys it all — especially artists who resonated in her younger years, such as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Tracy Chapman, Santana and Joni Mitchell.
KATHY LAUER-WILLIAMS enjoys all types of music, from roots rock and folk to classical and opera. Music has been a constant backdrop to her life since she first sat on the steps listening to her mother's Broadway LPs when she was 2. Since becoming a mother herself, she has become well-versed on the growing genre of kindie rock and, with her son in tow, can boast she has seen a majority of the current kid's performers from Dan Zanes to They Might Be Giants.
STEPHANIE SIGAFOOS: A Jersey native raised in Northeast PA, she was reared in a house littered with 8-tracks, 45s and cassette tapes of The Beatles, Elvis, Meatloaf and Billy Joel. She also grew up on the sounds of Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw and can be found traversing the countryside in search of the sounds of a steel guitar. A fan of today's 'new country,' she digs mainstream/country-pop crossovers like Lady Antebellum and Sugarland and other artists that illustrate the genre's diversity.


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Family Development - A Caregiver's Guide
Co-Parenting: Learning to Work Together
Children need and deserve the love, care and support of both their parents. When parents separate, it is difficult for everyone involved, but it is especially hard for children. This tip sheet provides information for parents who live apart, but will need to work together to care for their children in positive and healthy environments.
What is Co-Parenting?
Co-parenting is when two parents work together to raise their children—even after their marriage or romantic relationship is over. Successful co-parenting may mean learning new skills, since co-parenting skills are not usually taught. Though it may be difficult at first, co-parenting is necessary for healthy child development and for helping children cope with many changes in their family life. It can be helpful to begin thinking of your relationship with your ex as a completely new one—one that is entirely about the well being of your children, and not about either of you.
The following co-parenting tips may not work the same for every family, but parents can change them to fit their unique needs and circumstances.
Communicating With Your Child about the Break-up
When deciding to split up, both parents should talk to their children about the situation. Be honest about what is happening without sharing the details of your relationship's downfall. Continuously tell your children they did not cause the split. Stress how much you love them and that your love for them will not change. Let them know you are there for them during this difficult time. For some children, this may be enough comfort, while other children may benefit from professional counseling.
Communicating With the Other Parent
Communication with the other parent is a big part of your role as a co-parent. No matter what, communication with your ex is going to be a tough task. Remember that it isn't necessary to meet in person—speaking over the phone or exchanging emails is fine for the majority of conversations. The goal is conflict-free communication, so see which type of contact works best for you. Whether email, phone or in person, the following tips can help you and your ex to communicate in a positive and effective way for the sake of your children:
- Set a business-like tone. Approach the relationship with your ex as a business partnership where your "business" is your children's healthy adjustment and well-being. Speak or write to your ex as you would a coworker—be polite, respectful and neutral.
- Make requests. Instead of making statements, which can sound like demands, try making requests. Requests can begin with "Would you be willing to…?" or "Can we try…?"
- Listen. Communicating with maturity starts with listening. Even if you end up disagreeing with the other parent, you should at least be able to convey to him or her that you've understood his or her point of view. Listening alone does not signify approval, so you won't lose anything by allowing your ex to voice his or her opinions.
- Show restraint. Keep in mind that communicating with one another is going to be necessary for the length of your children's entire childhood—if not longer. You can train yourself to not overreact to your ex, and over time you can learn to ignore the buttons he or she tries to push.
- Commit to meeting/talking consistently. Frequent communication with your ex will convey the message to your children that you and their other parent are a united front. This may be extremely difficult in the early stages of your divorce or separation.
- Keep conversations kid-focused. Remember, your child is part mom and part dad, so anything hurtful that is said to one another can affect your child's sense of their identity. Keep conversations focused on your child's activities, milestones, challenges and successes. Discussing these topics will help each parent take an active role in their child's life and let children know they are meaningful to each parent. Communicating with each other also helps parents double check what their children are saying. Some children in this situation tend to say things that are not true (i.e. "Dad says curse words are O.K." or "Mom thinks homework is a waste of time"). In these sticky situations, communication can help you uncover the truth.
Visiting the Other Parent
In the beginning, it is normal for children to feel frustrated, anxious, or unsure about visiting their other parent. Children feel better about the situation when they see their parents working together. Here are some tips to make these transitions as smooth as possible:
- Help children feel good about visitation. Children need to hear from both parents that spending time with the other parent is good for them. They need to know that it is alright to love each parent.
- Help children anticipate change. Make sure your children know the schedule of when they will be spending time with each parent. Consistency is the key to making this work.
- Always drop off – never pick up. It's a good idea to avoid "taking" your child from the other parent. Always dropping your child off at the other parent's house is less stressful for everyone. Avoid sending new girlfriends, boyfriends, or spouses to transport the children, or having them babysit for long periods of time. Children need and look forward this time with their parents.
- Avoid using children as messengers. Asking your children to transport bills, notes, or anything else can make them feel they are in the middle of their parent's relationship.
- Aim for consistency. It's healthy for children to be exposed to different perspectives and to learn to be flexible, but they also need to know they're living under the same basic set of expectations at each home. Aiming for consistency between your home and your ex's avoids confusion for your children. These tips can help:
- Create a Parenting Plan. This is a document that outlines certain parenting issues like: religion and church attendance, extracurricular activities and payment for these activities, medical treatment for the child, cell phones, internet access and restrictions, college saving, etc. More information concerning Parenting Plans can be found at: www.flcourts.org/core/fileparse.php/293/urlt/995a.pdf
- Agree on the rules. Rules don't have to be exactly the same between two households, but if you and your ex establish generally consistent guidelines, your kids won't have to bounce back and forth between two radically different disciplinary environments. Try to follow similar types of consequences for broken rules, even if the misbehavior didn't happen under your roof. So, if your kids have lost TV privileges while at your ex's house, follow through with the restriction. The same can be done for rewarding good behavior.
- Keep your issues to yourself. Always avoid saying negative things about your ex in front of your children, or making them feel they have to choose between the two of you. Also avoid asking your children for information about their visit, or for information about the other parent. This can make their visit less enjoyable, and puts them in the middle of your adult relationship.


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It was with many a pang of nostalgia that I read about Britain's National Trust plant hunting survey. Eighty significant gardens owned by the Trust are being visited by teams of gardeners and volunteers equipped with GPS devices running special mapping and data recording software. According to the press release I was just sent,
A photo will be taken of each plant, a GPS grid reference will be recorded using the Magellan MobileMapper CX running DigiTerra Explorer 5 software and each plant will be identified by experts.
Phase one of this focuses on gardens in Devon and Cornwall, among others, and specifically mentions the Killerton and Knightshayes gardens. I visited both of these in 2004, among many other gardens in Southwest England. Knightshayes is where the Trust now keeps its propagation gardens. At top you can see gardener Karl Emeleus recording rhododendron details at Killerton. Above is the summerhouse at Killerton, and below is a view of gardens at Knightshayes.
The idea is that almost 75% of the plants in all these gardens will be documented and then propagated for replacement and replenishment. Many of the plants in these gardens were brought back to England by passionate plant collectors over the last 400 years, and there are plenty of exotic specimens. The survey also includes all the kitchen gardens.
I don't know a damn thing about the Magellan MobileMapper CX or the DigiTerra software that will be running on it, but it all sounds kind of cool. Seems like a fun way to keep track of all the plants I've ever seen and lusted after. Certainly many of them were seen when visiting the estate gardens of Southwest England—though when we toured them it was late summer, not the best time. We saw some pretty impressive borders, all the same. Here's another view of Killerton. As with Amy's garden, it is not the individual plants so much as the profusion.


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Paris Pastry App Update – Version 2.0+
Welcome to my website. I created the Paris Pastry app to feature and highlight hundreds of the best chocolate shop, bakeries, and pastry shops in Paris. Unfortunately the technology of building and maintaining the app eventually exceeded my capabilities and it wasn't possible for me to update it as often as wanted to. Because of those limitations, and others, I made the difficult decision to remove the app for sale. If you have the app, it should still be functional but I am unable to update it.
For your convenience, I've put many of my favorite Paris pastry addresses on this blog and you can find them listed under Paris Pastry and Chocolate Shops. Thanks! – David
We've completely revamped and rebuilt the Paris Pastry app, starting with adding updates and the latest information about Paris pastry shops and updating my favorite addresses. But we've also rebuilt the app from the ground up, including a scrollable, enhanced French pastry glossary and dynamic maps searchable with a tap, to find the pastry shop nearest to wherever you are in Paris.
To use the app, open up the home page and you'll find categories for everything, from delicious scoops of ice cream to where to find the best hot chocolate. There's also an introduction by me about Paris pastries, as well as a glossary of terms you might come across in a bakery or chocolate shop. If you're looking for a quick "Best of Paris" overview, check out my Top 25 Places in Paris for Pastry.
Click on any entry, in any category, and you'll find the address, opening hours, telephone number, website (if available), and a description of each and every shop, including specialties of the house. And for each shop, there are several pictures to give you a sample of what's in store for you when you go. There are over 500 full-color shots in the app. (And even if you're not planning a visit to Paris right away, lots of folks have told me they're been enjoying just gazing at the pictures of the pastries!)
Due to popular demand, maps are now linked to GPS, so that you can tap any address and a map will show you the way there. You can also tap the "Nearby" icon, and you'll be shown all the great shops right near where you are. The glossary is now expanded and scrollable to help you with the various terms and names of pastries, to help you choose your favorites and learn about new ones. And my Top 25 Favorite Pastry Addresses in Paris has been updated. (Which is also available on the free Lite version of the Paris Pastry Guide app.) Plus some terrific new places have opened since the last update, and others have expanded to new addresses, so those have been included in the new version along with pictures and descriptions of their specialties as well.
If you have the app already, go ahead and update it. For those who don't have it, it's available in the iTunes store. The Paris Pastry Guide is also available for Kindle and as a downloadable e-book, as well as a version compatible with Android devices (all $3.99), at the Paris Pastry website.
-If you have technical questions about the app or e-book, please use the e-mail contact address at the Paris-Pastry (in the right sidebar) to inquire with the editorial and tech team.
-Please note that e-books and Kindle versions are not updatable, only the app for the iPhone.
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Oh my!!! I wish I had this app when I was in Paris! this is awesome. Giving me a sweet reason to visit again!
Bonjour! Would you mind explaining what are the « melon wedges » in the lower right-hand corner of the app picture? What are they made of? Is it pâte d'amandes?
Does the "lite" version provide fewer calories?
I love this app and used it while in Paris recently. However it didn't work if it wasn't connected to wifi. I thought it was supposed to work offline, but maybe I was mistaken?
I'm going to Paris in november. I want this app ;)
This could lead to some dangerous detours…
I updated my app a few weeks ago and tried to use it in Paris, but it still wouldn't give me a map unless it was connected to wifi…
I can't say why you couldn't get to the maps, but here is a screenshot of how they appeared as fixed maps. We overhauled the entire app so now the maps are GPS-enabled. -dl
I will have to get this app if I ever get to come to Paris! I'm afraid I would only see restaurants, cafes and pastry shops and nothing else :)
David, I don't know if you can help me, but I lost the black knob to my 8 quart Oval Dutch oven. I think it must have been accidently thrown out when I was having a party and took it off to put the pot in a hot oven. I can't find anyone to help me on the retailer end. Do you have any suggestions. Help (in the store nearby you that sells them?) Thanks for any input Helen
Oh brother, I'm an idiot it's a Chasseur dutch oven
Will be downloading this app ASAP. This is really nice!
Glad to know there is now an android version, and the GPS maps are a great addition! I have the ebook, and we referred to it frequently while in Paris this spring – we made a valiant attempt to hit all of the places on your top 25 list (I think we got to 14 or 15 of them in the two weeks we were there) and made it to several others as well. So many patisseries, so little time… :-> We'll try again on our next trip!
So, if I don't have an iphone (or ianything) and I previously purchased the e-book for my kindle, do I have to purchase it again? Or is there an update for me like I've seen on other e-books?
Any hope of an app for us Android folks?
I'm headed to Paris for a week over Christmas and can't wait to see how many of your faves I can visit!
mmm purdy
Where are the accents?!
Ok! I'll get it, David. (Of course then I just need to get to Paris to use it. Meanwhile, thank God I'm a dreamer.)
I used the Paris Pastry app while there in April. I'm returning in October and updated to the latest version.
I have feedback to the developers as a requirement for the next update:
When using the "By District" filter, the information is the arrondissement, click a business and see the map and address, phone number and hours– that's all good.
However, I'd love to click that screen to connect to the lovely synopsis of the business (that is provided through other filters). T
I have the e-book on my PC.
Is there an update for the e-book too? Where & how does one get it?
congratulations, David! awesome release!
Alas, I am completely app-less. No cell phone, no mobile devices, no lap-top, so I can't enjoy this fruit of your labors. I did just find out that I will be returning to Paris in June 2013 — wonderful!
Do you know if the maps will work with the iphone5 since apple is doing away with google maps?
I know it's old news BUT I'm reading "The sweet life in Paris" and cannot put it down. Your sence of humor and wit are truly enviable! Wish I were your friend :)
What a nice idea!
Because I will (sadly) not be going to Paris in the forseeable future, the mere existence of this app seems a torture! If, however, plans change, I'll be sure to get it before I start packing my suitcase. I am sure a lot of hard work went into creating it :-)
Hi David,
Thanks for the update. It doesn't seem to work on my iPhone though. Could it be that my iPhone is too old (3G)?
Does the app still work offline?
Ah! One must carefully tap the blue arrow to see the synopsis.
This is so timely. I just bought the app and I'm so excited to use it on my way to Paris tonight! WIll be there for the weekend and hopefully get to enjoy the Gastronomy festival as well as find some mouth-watering pastries through your app. Many thanks for this wonderful guide.
Hey David! Any idea if you want to make this app available on the Android Market. Very frustrating not to be able to enjoy your great app!
Cheers and thanks thanks for your wonderful blog that is helping me to rediscover Paris and see France from another perspective! It's very refreshing! Bisous
Good morning!
Is it necessary to be hooked to the internet to get benefits from this? I have a Touch but not an iPhone.
You mention the first version worked offline, but it's not clear from your comment if that went away with this version or if you merely added GPS to it…?
I can't wait to get to Paris and use this wonderful app. Thank you especially for the glossary. A tiny typo I found there: Paris-Brest is in the Palmier definition instead of in its own section.
It would be wonderful to click on something in the glossary and get a list of the shops that make outstanding examples, but that's probably getting too complicated.
Hi David,
I've purchased your app last week, since I was going to Paris for a few days, and in between my work meetings, I managed to make a few great discoveries thanks to you. 134 RDT bakery was fantastic, especially their brioche pistache. I even ended up heading back to buying a few more brioche and a loaf of pain a la chataigne before I hopped onto Thalys and zoomed back to Brussels. And Saint-Honoré at Jacques Genin across the street was worth the journey too.
I look forward to trying more of your recommendations.


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Hi Brian and all, I have been lurking here for some time and thought I would respond to your cry... The internet remains for me a great tool especially for conceptualization and projecting ideas into my slice of the art world. As some of you know I am the founder of the Ontological Museum (OM) of the International Post-Dogmatist Group ( http://ontologicalmuseum.org ) and its most active wing; the International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction (IMCAC) ( http://collagemuseum.com ). The OM was founded in 1996 as a kind of alternative to typical art museums whose collections have been established according to the whim of wealthy collectors whose primary interest - it seems to me - is in wealth building. I wanted to attempt something more akin to a scientific specimen gathering museum that is not based on the collector market - where most museum art comes from - but rather by asking contemporary artists to donate works to the museum with an open arms attitude. I established an listserv for the museum in 1998 which, at this time has some 1,300 collage artist participants ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/collage/ ). The most successful project so far has been a mail art exchange among collage artists called the Baker's Dozen International Collage Exchange. Well over 10,000 collages have been exchanged through this project and the Museum is approaching 1,000 works of art collected into its permanent collection; many have come in through this exchange and many through direct contributions of artists from around the world. ( http://collagemuseum.com/collage-exchange-index.html ) Where Duchamp gathered his assemblage into a valise and Cornell gathered his materials into a shadow box, the OM shall gather its assembled parts into a museum as the ultimate framing device. The OM will then attempt to promote its gathered and growing collection of art and other intellectual property as all museums promote their collections; through publications, reproductions, exhibitions, scholarly monographs, etc. All of this done so far through the use of the internet as the primary social environment and communicating vessel working to promote cooperation and communication among artists from many cultures world wide as suggested in the following post-dogmatist statement... "The International Post-Dogmatist Group has been founded to advance creative endeavor in all of its multifarious expressions, to encourage freedom of creative experiment and diversity of perspective, to foster tolerance and understanding among creative persons of all nations, to provide a context for interaction and association, to honor and acknowledge all those who, whether known or unknown, have worked to encourage and nurture the creative unfoldment of the human spirit and to overcome the oppression of ignorance and fear." I am now in the process of working toward the museum becoming a non-profit, finding funding and finding its own permanent space which I envision as a museum complex that incorporates enough dynamic elements to become self sustaining without a heavy reliance on wealthy patrons. The museum has been set up to operate on a shoe string thus far but the need for funding is starting to become important. Well, I just though I would give a synopsis of what my main internet project has been the last 10 years and certainly shall be for the next 10. I do this in conjunction with my personal career as an artist and poet. ( http://cecil.touchon.com ) Would love to hear from others and would expecially love to receive any materials for the museum. Here's a page showing some of what we have an interest in: http://collagemuseum.com/exhibitions.html Best Regards, Cecil Touchon, Director The Ontological Museum 6955 Pinon Street Fort Worth, Texas 76116 http://ontologicalmuseum.org & Casa del Artista Inn and Exhibition Space 307 Calle de las Piedras Cuernavaca, Morelos Mexico 62270 http://casadelartista.com Brian Holmes wrote: >... >Calling all lurkers! In Montreal and elsewhere. > >best, Brian > # distributed via <nettime>: no commercial use without permission # <nettime> is a moderated mailing list for net criticism, # collaborative text filtering and cultural politics of the nets # more info: majordomo {AT} bbs.thing.net and "info nettime-l" in the msg body # archive: http://www.nettime.org contact: nettime {AT} bbs.thing.net


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Mario And Donkey Kong: Minis On The Move Review
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move is the fifth installment in Nintendo Software Technology's Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, which in itself is the spiritual successor to the original Donkey Kong franchise. Minis on the Move, however, is very different from its predecessors in concept and execution; regardless, it remains to be one of the best games on the 3DS Nintendo eShop.
While the original Mario vs. Donkey Kong games were 2D puzzle games, Mario and Donkey Kong is different entirely. Reminiscent of the hacking segments in the original Bioshock, the game consists of a flat checkered board in which you have to get the automatically walking mini Mario robots called the Minis (though there are four other characters to play as) from one side of the stage to the other by laying down blocks that set a path. Outside of paths that make your character go in a curved or straight direction, there are also hazards to avoid (like spikes), Shy Guys to watch out for (and classic Donkey Kong hammers to destroy them), special mini-stages that give time bonuses, and more.
Completing a level isn't generally too difficult, but the level becomes harder as you attempt to perfect each stage by collecting one of three different-colored medallions that require more complicated strategy to obtain than simply going from one end of a stage to another. However, perfecting stages pays off, as doing so grants stars that unlock 3D models to look at as well as other things like new minigame modes.
Throughout the over 180 stages in Minis on the Move, the puzzle gameplay is separated into four main modes: Mario's Main Event, Puzzle Palace, Many Mini Mayhem and Giant Jungle. Mario's Main Event is the pure gameplay in which you simply attempt to collect the medallions while going from beginning to end, and grants you an arsenal of directional blocks to use that spawn randomly; Puzzle Palace is the Princess Peach-oriented set of stages that are rather similar to the Mario stages, but differ in that you are given a specific, never-changing group of blocks to use that you use to complete the stage and/or perfect it; Many Mini Mayhem is also similar to Mario's Main Event, but the formula is played with and made more difficult thanks to having to worry about multiple Minis at one time instead of just one; Lastly, Giant Jungle consists of massive multi-screen stages that require constant resource management, planning, and patience.
The things I love in this game are the same things I love in all good puzzle games. Although the game can get tough as nails if you get deep enough, the mechanics are so fun and easy to learn that the game can provide difficulty that is still accessible to everyone. On top of that, the array of content is so expansive that one can easily drop 10 hours into the game if he or she is sucked in by the mechanics.
In addition to the puzzle gameplay, Minis on the Move offers four additional minigames to play. They are as follows:
Mini Target Smash is a game in which you smash targets by firing Mini Marios from a slingshot handled on the bottom touch screen. The more accurate you hit a target and the more valuable a target you hit, the more points you get.
Fly Guy Grab is a variation on Mini Target Smash that tasks you with using similar slingshot mechanics to fish in Fly Guys in the sky for points.
Cube Crash offers multicolored blocks that are broken by Mini Marios, again for points, with bonuses granted by the number of blocks hit at a time and the items you collect.
Elevation Station is a more clever game in which you try to collect coins by elevating Mini Mario through rotating the stylus on the touch screen while being sure to watch out for bullet bills.
The games are in no way deep or complex, but they are fun little diversions that offer something different from the usual puzzle gameplay. I particularly like that more complex versions of each minigame unlock as you earn more stars.
The last notable feature of the game is the returning creation and sharing features of the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series. The game offers every single tool available to build any kind of stage you want while making the building process rather easy, as well as 100 slots to save your creations. Even more appealing, the game provides the ability to upload and download stages from the internet, with the ability to sort stages by popularity. It's hard to say what impact this can have now, but if people get into the game well enough, it will be great to have new, high quality stages to download at a moment's notice.
One final thing I want to note is that the game looks really good on 3DS. The Minis have a sheen to them, and the mechanical stages that you manipulate on the bottom screen come to life on the top screen with really strong 3D. The soundtrack, while limited, also offers a type of appeal through several quirky Mario tune remixes, including a really fun one of one of the better songs in Super Mario Bros. 2.
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move represents only the latest really excellent game on eShop. Standing alongside the likes of HarmoKnight and Crashmo, Minis on the Move offers a ton of really polished content at a reasonable price. What more could you want?
Score: 9/10