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In a place called Kasturba Nagar of Nagpur, there lived a gangster called Akku Yadav. He was a history sheeter who raped and murdered women with impunity. He had been abusing the local women repeatedly for over a decade without any care for long arms of law. Given his high connections with the local state politicians, and being hand in glove with the local police, he was able to continue his activities with much ease. Though there were many complaints against him the local police refused to help the victims and discouraged them from pursuing the charges. The behaviour of local judiciary did not help either. He was repeatedly granted bail and the trial in the courts dragged for almost a decade. He would get arrested and then be immediately granted a bail. He would come out only to continue with his crimes and avenge the victims who complained against him. And this process went on and on. As his trial dragged for years and his activities continued, the local residents lost their faith in the judiciary and the police system.
At 3 pm on 13 August 2004, a mob of around 200 women from slums of Kasturba Nagar entered the District Court of Nagpur. Armed with chilli powder and vegetable knives, the mob entered the Court Room and in 15 minutes hacked to death Akku Yadav. The Incident was extraordinary because Yadav was murdered not in the dark alleys of the slums, but on the shiny white marble floor of Nagpur district court in front of a sitting Judge, stabbed 70 times his body. It is said that the women continued to stab long after he was dead. Later all 200 women courted arrest claiming responsibility for his murder and had to be released the next day. The spattered blood marks in the court hall and on its wall remains as a grizzly reminder of what happens when the faith in judicial system is irretrievably lost.
The judicial system of any democracy stands as focal point for success or failure of the republic. Its importance can never be over-emphasised. It is no exaggeration to say that an effective justice system lies at the heart of any civilisation. In fact, an independent and impartial judiciary, and a speedy and efficient legal system, are the very essence of civilisation. It stands not merely as an apparatus but as a focal point that enables its survival. Without a functioning judiciary, the republic tends to descend into anarchy with its citizens taking law into their own hands. Therefore, where the justice delivery system fails, the nation fails and the character of the society is also irretrievably altered to a new low leading to moral degeneration and anarchy.
In the same vein, a nation succeeds where its justice delivery system is sound. Successful nations are those where its judicial systems are strong and fearless. Where the victim of a crime can expect to receive justice within a reasonable time.
In the context of India, the judicial system has been the Achilles heel of our young republic. Over the years, the reputation of the judiciary has hit lower and lower. Therefore, there is a need to reform the ills of the judiciary through drastic changes to safeguard the fundamental human rights of its citizens.
While there are many ills that plague the system here are twelve that cry for urgent attention.
It was the celebrated jurist Nani Palkhivala who once observed: "the progress of a civil suit in our legal system is the closest thing to eternity we can experience." That sums up the harsh reality of the Indian judicial system. At present, a mere 19,000 judges, including 18,000 judges in trial courts, are dealing with a pendency of 3.8 crore cases in various courts in India. This results in a civil case lasting for nearly 15 years on an average. That's just the average. A judge of Delhi High Court calculated that 464 years will be required to clear the arrears with the present strength of the judges in that High Court. In other words, if you file a suit in one of our courts today, there is a strong probability that the same will last between 15-60 years on an average.
Here are suggestions to cut this down:
In a nation that prides itself of being the IT hub of the world, the courts have remained one of the few institutions that have largely been outside its ambit. Full computerisation and creation of E-Courts in India has the ability to radically improve efficiency and expedite court processes to the benefit of all. For example, with judicious use of IT, one can club all similar questions of law being litigated simultaneously in all courts to save time and efforts and deliver a single judgment.
For reforming institutions in India, information technology has been a force of radical change. To cite an example from history, in 1987, Rajiv Gandhi initiated the process of computerisation of Indian Railways. Many and cynics mocked his efforts, calling it absurd and that it would only destroy jobs and lead to greater levels of corruption. But the reformers worked tirelessly (with limited budget) to computerise every aspect of ticket booking on real time basis. In the years to come, the system would be so successful that the young citizenry (born in the 1980s and 1990s) would not even acknowledge the massive levels of corruptions that once existed in Indian Railways. As the shadows lifted, one of the world's most corrupt system had been brought to its knees by the power of information technology.
In a similar vein, all court processes must be studied and automated through the process of IT. For example, the courts can issue summons on e-mail and on SMS. All court records can be digitised to improve the productivity and efficiency of the courts. Computerisation of the Registry of the Supreme Court has had its beneficial effects in slashing down arrears and facilitated scientific docket management. The same must now be replicated in all lower courts. Basically the entire process of the court from filing of a suit to delivery of judgment can be computerised to the extent possible with exceptions only for mandatory activities which require physical presence like arguments of lawyers. Also e-filing and video-conferencing save precious time and resources and makes justice more easily accessible. Similarly, many old cases that have become infructuous due to recent judgments or change in law can be separated and disposed immediately with the help of technology. Further, modern technology can be used to enable chief justices of High Courts to allocate their manpower efficiently. It can also be used to monitor efficiency of the judges and the courts. Digital tools can help build a database of lawyers and also help identify the derelict ones and take disciplinary action against them. These will go a long way in identifying where the backlog happens and scientifically analyse what types of cases are clogging most of the judicial times and help create policies to correct them.
The delays in the courts have also been because of varying levels of efficiency and lack of meritocracy. It is time that the Indian Judicial Service (IJS) is created as an All India Service under Article 312 of the constitution. All the offices of the District and Sessions Judges should be held by those recruited to such a service after adequate training and exposure provided to them to ensure they meet the local requirements of the state. Only such a meritocratic service with a competitive recruitment, high quality uniform training and assured standards of probity and efficiency would be able to ensure speedy and impartial justice. The service cadre will also help in providing a fair proportion of the High Court Judges from the merit list of the Indian Judicial Service.
The constitution of rural courts is necessary for speedy justice. This is because there are many villages which are far removed from the courts which have jurisdiction over them. Even the travel time wasted by villagers to reach the court is colossal, leave alone the proceedings of the case. Therefore, special rural courts with special magistrates with jurisdiction over a town, or a part of a city or a group of villages can be the solution. These special magistrates should be appointed by the District Judge for a term of 3 years. They should have exclusive civil and criminal jurisdiction of the town or village under a certain monetary limit for civil cases and under certain sentencing limit for criminal cases. This will ease the burden of city courts.
The Parliament recently passed the landmark National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2014 and simultaneously also passed the Constitution Amendment Bill to give effect to the same. The effect was that the 20 year old collegium system of appointment of judges of High Courts and Supreme Court by a group of senior judges, including the Chief Justice of India, was scrapped.
Therefore, the old system of collegium which was always mired in controversy over its secrecy of appointment has now been effectively abolished. The new system of JAC provides for the establishment of a six-member Judicial Appointments Commission to make recommendations to the President on appointment and transfer of judges to the higher judiciary. It may be noted that the appointments have to be approved by five out of the six members. The members constituting JAC will comprise of the Chief Justice of India, two other senior most judges of the Supreme Court, the Union Minister for Law and Justice, and two eminent persons to be nominated by the Prime Minister, the CJI and the Leader of Opposition of the Lok Sabha.
While the system appears good on paper, it is hoped that the political nominees of the executive would not stall the elevation of judges who are harsh on the executive.
Another reform which can be done is that once a lawyer has been elevated as a judge, he should be transferred to another court. The reason: lawyers who serve for 20-25 years would have built friends and enemies in the courts and their relationship before elevation may affect their decisions taken after becoming a judge of the same court.
In India, the current age for retirement of High Court judge is 62 while for the Supreme Court judge it is 65 and for different tribunals it has been increased to 70 for chairmen and 65 for members. In the USA, many states have no mandated retirement ages, while in other states it ranges from 70-75 years old. Given the increase in productivity and increased life expectancy of many senior citizens and also given that many of them are active as chairmen of commissions or as legal advisors, it is appropriate to increase the retirement age to 70 for all the judges, both High Court and Supreme Court.
It is necessary that the work of the High Courts is de-centralised and more benches are established in all states. If there is manifold increase in the strength of the judges and the staff, all cannot be housed in one campus. Also it does not make sense for the litigants to travel to the state capital if their cases are filed there. An analysis can be done to ascertain where the cases are filed in plentiful and a special bench can be established and new benches created, if necessary. The Benches should be so established that a litigant is not required to travel long.
Further,the number of judges are very low in our country. The judiciary is under great pressure. We have about 10 judges per million population right now. The Supreme Court had opined that we should have five times the number of judges we currently have.
Hence it is time that the strength of the judges in courts should be increased substantially and filled immediately. Also the new Benches must be established in southern and eastern regions without compromising on the quality of judges.
Further, as the Law Commission of India earlier opined, "considering the alarming situation of pendency of cases and the constitutional rights of a litigant for a speedy and fair trial, the Government of India should direct the State authorities to set up Fast Track Courts in the country, which alone, in the opinion of the Law Commission, will solve the perennial problem of pendency of cases."
There must be full utilisation of the court working hours and efforts should be made to ensure that judges are punctual and lawyers do not seek too many adjournments. Also considering the staggering arrears, vacations in the all the judiciary must be curtailed to a week and the court working hours should be extended by at least 2-3 hours. Further, lawyers must not resort to strike under any circumstances and must follow the decision of the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in this connection.
In India, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been enacted to accommodate the UNCITRAL Model which is used worldwide as an alternate dispute resolution mechanism. The Indian Law provides an option for the settlement of disputes outside the court. Such process help to reduce the burden of judiciary and ensure that the resolution is reached between the litigants. Due to exceedingly slow judicial process, there is a large focus on alternate dispute resolution mechanisms in India. Earlier, the Delhi Services Legal Authority had constituted 300 benches for all kind of cases including civil cases, criminal compoundable cases, Negotiable Instrument Act cases, electricity cases, motor accident claims apart from pre-litigative matters and plea bargaining cases in which 3,44,998 cases were disposed of and compensation amount of Rs 39.89 crore was disbursed.
Therefore, such alternate dispute resolution mechanism can dispose of cases at a pace much faster than the civil courts. Hence, we must strengthen alternate dispute resolution mechanisms and cover many more areas which can prevent the burden of piling up of the cases in the civil courts.
It's time that India increases the salary of judges and judicial officers. This is necessary not only to ensure that reasonable compensation is paid for judicial services but it also helps attract and retain the best legal mind in the judiciary.
Today, the salaries remain very low. The Chief Justice of India makes Rs 100,000 per month, the judge of a Supreme court makes Rs 90,000 per month, the Chief justice of High Court makes Rs 90,000 per month and judges of High Court makes Rs 80,000 per month. Compared to what leading lawyers earn, this is peanuts.
The salaries of judges in India are amongst the lowest in the world. Consider, for example, that the Supreme Court justices of USA make $244,400. The judges in the US Court of Appeals are getting $211,200. The annual salary of a U.S. District Court judge has been increased to $199,100. Even if we adjust the purchasing power parity between India and USA, the difference in salaries is still staggering. Therefore, it is fair that the salaries paid to our best legal minds be doubled. This not only helps to eliminate corruption in some ways but also ensures that the cause of justice is well served with the best minds entering the profession.
The Court premises are in deplorable condition. Most infrastructure is outdated. There is no storage space. The files which are supposed to be court documents lie everywhere. The toilets are poorly maintained. Most furniture is unusable. There is no drinking water facility. Fans do not work. Overall the court room of today presents a picture of despair and its working is by itself a miracle.
In contrast, the office of corporate lawyers are equipped with modern gadgets and techno-
logy. Sometimes the cases quoted by the lawyers are difficult to trace for the judges due to lack of technological means to do so. In other cases, the judgments get delayed due to poor maintenance of printer or computer system.
Therefore, to better serve the interest of the litigant and the lawyers and to meet the ends of justice in a more efficient manner, the court premises should be immediately modernised, renovated and equipped with modern technology and modern tools of communication.
The Indian Constitution provides that a judge of a Supreme Court or a High court shall not be removed from his office except on the grounds of 'proved misbehaviour'. The prefix 'proved' only means proved to the satisfaction of requisite majority of Parliament. The problem here comes with the long drawn process of removal and garnering the requisite majority in the Parliament.
Given the time lag it takes to prove the misbehaviour before our Members of Parliament, it is suggested that a new commission be formed for handling disciplinary complaints and for removal of judges. In the United States, the judicial discipline and disability commission has the authority to investigate, as well as to initiate complaints concerning misconduct of judges. After notice and hearing, the commission may, by majority vote of the membership, recommend that a judge be suspended or removed. A similar discipline and disability commission instituted in India will ensure discipline is well maintained in our judicial system.
There is a long distance to travel. It is important that the country invests in this. Because if India has continued to be a democracy, its because of our judiciary. If the judiciary fails, India would have failed, we would become a failed nation, a banana republic. That's something we can ill afford.
IE: Will computerisation of all courts and clubbing of cases help? How do we move to E-courts? TP: The computerisation of new cases is happening in both High Courts and in Lower Courts and steps are taken for computerisation of the pending cases. This will help in grouping of cases for easy disposal. E-court will be more successful in courts, which deal in specialised matter like taxation, company law, constitutional law, electricity, cyber case, accident claim, etc. IE: How do we tackle the issue of political transfer of judges? TP: The alert citizen and person involved with the institution viz. litigants, advocates, social workers can effectively tackle the issue of political transfer of judges with patronage from high places and do not require any further mechanism or amendment in place of the existing system of transfer of judges to the existing system of transfer. IE: How is it that politicians and industrialists get their cases heard earlier and at odd hours unlike the common man? TP: This is not a fair observation. Only cases, which involve important questions of law or likely to affect large number of people, are taken out of turn, irrespective of the person involved in the case. It is likely that cases of politicians and industrialists would involve important issues compared to cases of the commoner and therefore those are heard out of turn, and not because of the status of the litigant. IE: Would you think that the non transparent collegium system is a fair system of appointment of judges? Is it time that collegium system be changed? TP: Both existing and the proposed collegium system may not help to resolve the present controversy of non transparent selection method. The existing system cannot be said to be a failure which is evident from the present judges occupying the High Court and Supreme Court. The failings may happen even in the amended system. There is no real need to change a system which has stood the test of time for 20 years.
QB: The functioning of courts depends on the calibre of judges and also the quality of lawyers. Law is a difficult subject. It should be noted that law and practice of law are extremely difficult, if the aim is to attain a high standard. An ideal situation will be to expect a very high level of intelligence, competence and integrity from all concerned who are dealing with cases every day. Today we do not have many judges, who fulfill the above criteria. QB: The backlog of cases is solely due to lawyers and judges. If judges hearing cases are competent, there will not be arrears piling up. Heavy costs should be levied against persons filing frivolous cases. If this is done, automatically filing of cases will come down. QB: Adjournments should not be given more than once and the court should be strict on this. QB: No time limit is needed for delivering judgment. It will put judges under pressure and the quality of judgment will worsen. If you select proper judges, they themselves will be sensitive about delivering judgments expeditiously. QB: Working hours should not be increased. If a judge disposes off his cases conscientiously, he would ensure that his judgments are of good calibre.
The Parliament recently passed the Judicial Appointment Commission Act 2014. The Act seeks to wrestle back the power of appointment of judges of High Court and Supreme Court (SC) from the SC's collegium system. In the collegium a small band of senior judges of SC decided the appointment of the judges of High Courts and Supreme Court. While the problem with the collegium was that the appointments were shrouded in secrecy and reeked of nepotism and favoritism, the political class had zero say in the appointment. This meant that the judiciary has stayed independent ever since 1993 when the collegium came into being. So independent was the judiciary that several politicians and high-ranking officers were docked when the need arose. Under the new system, the Commission needs a majority of 5 out of 6 members for any appointment to be made. The government along with its nominees has 3 members, which is good enough to stall the elevation of any judge who it does not prefer. Now if the trial court judge does not grant a corrupt influential politician a bail, rest assured the judge will be never elevated to High Court. In future, if any High Court judge passes strictures against the government or a political party rest assured, he will never become a judge of the Supreme Court in his lifetime. JAC poses the strongest challenge to Independence of the Judiciary since the days of Indira Gandhi. It is now hoped that the Supreme Court will now suo motto take up this matter and quash the Judicial Appointment Commission Act as being ultra vires the constitutional separation of powers between Executive and the Judiciary. If the collegium system was accused of nepotism or favoritism the way forward was to make it transparent system. The solution was not to let the political lords of this country have a say in who should sit on the benches of constitutional courts. This is shame.

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Whether you're a seasoned vinyl veteran with a priceless collection or a complete newcomer taking your first steps, we'll cut the jargon and tell you what kind of record player or turntable you need. You might be looking to make digital copies of your treasured records, searching for the best sound quality, or buying a gift for a loved one.
Whatever you're looking for, watching the video above should demystify some of the common questions about record players. If you already know what you want and how much you want to spend, go straight to our Best Buy record players, or use our chooser tool below.
How much should you spend on a new record player?
Although record players can cost a substantial amount of money, we've found ones that will give you top sound quality and are easy to use for less than £150. And if you've got a budget that's a little bigger there are plenty of excellent record players ranging from £150-£300.
Should you buy a top-of-the-range record player?
Top-of-the-range record players can cost thousands of pounds, so if you're looking for something with premium sound and a price tag to match it's really important to do your research first.
Turntable manufacturers such as Pro-Ject, Rega, Thorens and Technics all sell models that are £1,000+, so if you're considering one of these, make sure you know exactly what you want to get out of them.
There is no doubt that with the higher price tag comes superior styling and sound quality, but if you're a beginner in the world of record players it may be wiser to buy a cheaper model first. Also remember that to get the benefit of an expensive turntable you'll need a top hi-fi system to match, potentially adding significantly to your costs.
What's the difference between a record player and a turntable?
Technically speaking, a record player is a standalone device that not only spins your vinyl, but also includes a built-in amplifier and speaker(s) so you can hear the music without plugging the player into a hi-fi system. Some are even portable, giving you the option to power them from batteries.
A turntable, on the other hand, relies on a separate amp and speakers to make a sound. In practice, you'll see the terms used interchangeably on retailer websites, so it's important to know what you're looking for.
It's also worth knowing that most record players can be plugged into a separate amplifier hi-fi system, too.
Both record players and turntables can cost thousands of pounds but for those of us who aren't aspiring DJs or a keen audiophile, there are models out there for as little as £40. So whether you simply want to play your old records again or need to transfer them onto your computer, make sure you buy the right record player for you, otherwise you might be left feeling underwhelmed by the results.
What should you look for in a record player?
Auto operation
This fully automates the moving of the tonearm (the moveable part of the record player that houses the needle and follows the grooves on the record), making playing your records easy. This will also reduce the chance of you damaging your records or needle by lowering it too quickly.
Belt drive
A belt-drive turntable uses an elastic belt to connect the motor to the platter where the record sits. Some turntables are direct-drive, where the platter is spun directly by gears from the motor, but these are only really used by DJs who want their records to start spinning immediately.
Built-in speakers
Some record players include built-in speakers, which means you don't need to buy additional speakers or plug in existing speakers you own. Sound quality on built-in speakers will be a lot worse than playing records through hi-fi speakers though, so they're more a handy extra than a killer feature.
Should you buy a USB record player?
A classic record player will play records via an amplifier that will create sound through loudspeakers or headphones. Recently there has been a demand for record players that will digitise your records, too. Recording your vinyl digitally means you'll be able to listen back to your collection on a computer or other digital music player.
USB record players plug into your computer via a USB cable. Most come with software, such as Audacity, that will convert your records into other music formats. Most typically, conversion software will allow you to split up tracks into separate audio files, search for album titles or artists online and name the applicable files. Some software will also help you clean up clicks/scratches in the recording, and get rid of background noise.
USB turntables are ideal for someone looking to transfer their record collection to other music forms but you'll have to be careful to ensure you get a good-quality recording.
- You can easily transfer your whole record collection to other digital music formats.
- Widely available and becoming a more common feature on record players.
- Cheaper than other types of record player.
- This type of player tends to be cheaper so the quality of features, such as the cartridge, can be lacking.
- The tonearm and stylus are of reduced quality too. The worst-offending models may even cause the records you play to wear out quicker.
Should you buy a second-hand record player?
It's understandable that you may be considering buying a second-hand record player, especially if you're only planning to use it infrequently. But there are a number of points you should remember when scanning the internet for a deal:
Condition: Your vinyl records are fragile and easily damaged. Therefore always look at the condition of the turntable, especially where your record will be in physical contact with it.
Features: To reduce the chances of damaging your record, the turntable base, platter and tonearm should be in good working order. Make sure the base is level, the platter moves freely and evenly and the tonearm moves across the record without friction.
Stylus and cartridge: These are essential parts of the record player that will actually touch your record. Always ask about the amount of use they've had, but for peace of mind, it may be better to purchase these items new.
Type: Make sure the record player you're purchasing can play all records in your collection. One that plays 78rpm is no use if it doesn't also play 33s and 45s.
Should you buy a portable record player?
If you like the idea of being able to listen to your records in different places around the house you may be attracted to the idea of a portable record player. Some of the most popular brands, such as Crosley and GPO, make turntables that fold up into carry cases and even include built-in speakers.
These vinyl players often feature retro styling, reminiscent of the classic Dansette record players of the 1960s. Unfortunately, though, they tend not to sound as good as they look. You want a turntable to be as solid and sturdy as possible to minimise unwanted vibrations from outside.
The cheap portable players from brands such as Crosley are built to be lightweight and, as such, they're often a bit flimsy. They won't recreate the delicate vibrations of the vinyl as faithfully as one of our Best Buy models, so if it's sound quality you're after you'll want to steer clear of portable players.


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We've only just seen Sony unveil the launch date for its PS4, and already more details are leaking out. According to Edge, there's a new controller on the way that'll borrow some design cues from the PS Vita.
But that's not to say it'll be a radical overhaul. Sources tell the gaming title that the control will be the same size and shape as the standard DualShock, but a touchpad similar to the one found on the back of the Vita will sit in the space currently occupied by the Start, Select, and PlayStation buttons. Which doesn't seem like much room for using your fingers, but I'm sure Sony knows what it's doing.
We also heard previously that the PS4 will have more social aspects, and Edge's sources seem to tally with that. They say the console will have a Share button that'll let you post screenshots and videos online. Which would be good for bragging rights.
And now the bad news: Edge's sources say us Brits won't see the console hit the shelves until early 2014, while those in the US and Japan will get their mitts on it around Christmas time this year. Apparently this is down to "complexities involved in European distribution". Which sounds like a massive bummer if it is the case.
A new PlayStation Eye is on the way too, and the PS4 will be more powerful than Microsoft's next Xbox, according to the report. This is all just hearsay at the moment of course, but it'll be interesting to see what comes true.
So, a touchpad on the controller, eh? What do you reckon? And what if we do have to wait a few months longer than our US and Japanese cousins? Let me know what you make of it in the comments, or on our Facebook page.


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The last six months have seen a positive wind of change in Cuba, with three key game changers: (i) The progressive easing of the economic restrictions imposed by the U.S. with the removal of Cuba from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism at the end of May 2015; and a significant easing of the U.S. Embargo (in place since 1960), although a complete removal of the embargo will require a vote in Congress; (ii) The adoption in 2014 of a new law for foreign investment with a much more favourable and pragmatic framework than the previous 1995 regulations; and (iii) The portfolio of investment opportunities launched in late-2014 by the Cuban government available to foreign investors, consisting of around USD15bn in total amongst the 246 projects on offer. It covers critical sectors for the island such as energy, food, construction, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, among others, and gives a special emphasis to the development of Special Zone of Mariel.
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State employees have become public enemy No. 1 in California. Many believe we are pampered whiners because we decided to work in the public sector with a good pension system.
But we are not numbers on a tally sheet. We are real people who decided to work for you.
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We are your neighbors, family and friends.
We are the middle class. We are the working class.
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As state workers, we chose honorable work. We knew we would not be millionaires, but this past year has been especially challenging for us.
Due to furloughs, most of us gave 10 percent to 15 percent of our monthly salaries to help manage the financial troubles of this great state. Some families gave up to 30 percent of their combined monthly salaries, for they had two wage earners working for the state.
Many state employees lost their homes/cars, had their utilities turned off, went without medical prescriptions and operations and made many other personal sacrifices.
Like you, we still have to pay our rent, mortgages, utilities, tuition, clothing and meet personal obligations to our children and elderly parents. Before furloughs hit, many state workers were already working two or three jobs just to make ends meet.
Neither state workers, nor the unions that represent us, created the current budget crisis. Now we are once again asked to take the blame and bear the cross for all.
This is another attack on the middle class — which suffers, as the upper class becomes richer.
Look behind the curtain of deceit and you will see people who would like to instill support for the elite and let the middle class be damned. Don't be fooled by high-priced commercials that insinuate that we, the middle class, are the enemy of the state and must be destroyed.
We are hardworking citizens who have sacrificed our personal lives for the state of California.
Don't allow the opinions of the elite to become your own. We are not the enemy, and neither are our children. Our children are the future — your future.
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THe Pitch fell a bit flat. Score: 3.4** Provided by Author via Promotion in Exchange for an Honest Review. ** -- MY THOUGHTS > Judging a Book by it's Cover: The cover displays an eye-catching, colored background with a male model in the foreground in black and white. In the heat of the PITCH PERFECT craze, Ms Albert makes a smart choice to utilize the competitive a cappella world to her favor. Looking Deeper: Boy, I have giving critical reviews, but I fear this one was not one of my favorites and I am so sorry to say so as I've really liked the other books I've read by this author. Third person POV. Taking you behind the scenes of a reality TV talent competition, not unlike "The Sing-Off", the story focuses on two young gay men who start out as each other's competition but become much more. There's a lot of drama and chaos, as one would expect, in a setting such as this. This story is nothing like the more-mature settings and characters from Ms. Albert's Portland Heat series; the angst and drama are exhausting at times. It was quite difficult to connect with the street-wise and emotionally hardened fame-hungry Cody, or with the overly innocent and sheltered, wholesome naive college boy, Lucas. The chemistry between them felt disconnected and, at times, even forced. There were a plethora of secondary characters, some no more than filler while others made a strong contribution. Dialogue was decent. Interaction was mostly good, although there was plenty of awkwardness. The plot had a lot of potential and a unique behind-the-scenes perspective that lent credibility and realism to the competition scenes. This one read real slow to me, like trudging through molasses; I think, because I could not connect with the lead characters but I could not find any fault in the writing style and pace set forth. There were several conflicts that were resolved in ways that I can't necessarily agree with for a long-term solution, but apparently in the land of fiction all works out well in the end. Predictability was low and the conclusion was solid. Maybe someone younger would enjoy the book more, but it was mediocre to me - which again, I truly apologize for saying. -------------------------------------------------------------- Heat Level: 5 ~ Score: 3.4 ~ Stars: 3.5 explicit m/m with light toy and games -------------------------------------------------------------- -- REVIEWER INFO > Tina J / Happily Ever Chapterby Happily Ever Chapter on August 06, 2015
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The remains of this 109E eventually made their way back to Britain , and today can be seen in the Battle of Britain hangar at Duxford.
I was looking on-line for something else and came across this newspaper report from mid-1941. Perhaps it is common knowledge, in which case my apologies, but, on the other hand, perhaps it will be of interest to some visitors here:
The remains of this 109E eventually made their way back to Britain , and today can be seen in the Battle of Britain hangar at Duxford.
Thanks for letting me know. There are presumably photographs of it 'on tour' around the United States.
These days, they'd do it like a British band on the road over there, complete with T-shirts saying "109 On Tour" on the front and a list of dates and cities on the back.
I've always wondered.....what is it that would stop this 109 from being restored to airworthy condition? In theory could it be?
It could be restored to airworthy.
The truth, however, is that virtually all of the sheet metal would have to be replaced.
There would not be much left of, what is an historical artifact. Items can only be original once.
That being said, the standards to which some aircraft are being restored, have progressively risen to very impressive levels of originality.
Oh yeah, one would also require a great big steaming heapload of money, so there's that.
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I've often thought it would be nice if it could be restored back to a complete static condition. I like the crash diorama but the "half and half" restoration with one wing left as was doesn't to it for me personally...
Why does it have newly made engine cowlings? Were the originals lost?
The wreck did a lot of mileage between being shot down and ending up at Dux, and the cowlings and lots of other components went walkies years ago. I personally love the preserved original paintwork, original wartime finishes are very rare and need to be saved whenever possible. Its a great, sympathetic restoration.
Ideally, I'd love to see a spinner fitted at some point, although I'm guessing they don't grow on trees...
I personally would like to see her on her undercarriage at somepoint! She's a great looking bird
On page 713 of the Battle of Britain then and now there is a picture of Bf109E wrk nr 1190 at Hurn airport with Peter Foote holding a Bf109E spinner (I wonder where the spinner disappeared to?). He brought the remains back in 1966 apparently with the aim of restoring the fighter. I would personally love to see the 109 with its undercarriage down and with all it`s cowlings and spinner in place. It would certainly add a new dimension for taking pictures of this Battle of britain veteran.
At one point after its arrival in this country Wrecks & Relics had this 109 listed at Buckfastleigh in Devon. What on earth was it doing there?
Back in the day..the late Peter Foote and others had plans for an aviation museum to be based at the Dart Valley steam railway. This never came to be as far I I know. Not sure if it ever made it to the west country.
The 109 spending many years in a small shed at Bournemouth, Hurn airport. With scant resources Peter did his best to restore and conserve before finally passing it on to the IWM. ( Along the way turning down many lucrative offers or so it seems).
Love the photo, Tim Hart. Is there anything worth passing on, written or printed on the reverse side?
At some point while in the US, the upper cowling was cut in half along its entire length to better show the engine while on display. Also, the fuselage and wing crosses were repainted hence why they look reasonably fresh even to this day at Duxford when compared to the poor appearance of the surrounding original paintwork on the unrestored sections of the airframe. Photographs of the airframe on display over the pond and photographs of the badly deteriorated hulk just prior to it coming back to the UK confirm this.
There was an extensive article written by Ken R. Johnson on the background story of this relic/wreck in the July 2000 edition of Aeroplane.
Yes there is, am currently travelling returning this weekend, will post details then.
Photograph is dated 15 June 1941
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Thank you, Tim. Sorry to take a while to acknowledge your post. I was away at the weekend.
Let me speculate a little. It looks like it was a press agency photo circulated to newspapers. The cutting that I put in Post # 1 came from a paper dated 7 June 1941, the day after its arrival at the theatre where it was put on display. The text of the PR blurb says it was on display there from 12 June 1941 and "13 June 1941" stamped on the back. My guess is that the photo came from the files of some newspaper that stamped the date the photo was used on the back. This would have been done each time the photo was published, perhaps to ensure they kept within the terms of the original licence to print or to ensure that the photo was not used too often - or both. Some newspaper even attached a clipping to the rear of the photo each time the photo was used.
Does any of that speculation tie in with what you can see on the reverse of the original, Tim?
I think your speculation is probably right, since looking more closely at the blurb, it would appear to have a date and time at the end, that is to say 6-6-41 at 5.40pm. So I agree with your suggestion that the 15th June was probably the date the photo was received by the paper. There is also a small commentary attached in Spanish, which needs some translation.
The touring of a Luftwaffe aircraft around the States at that time was part of a very determined campaign to 'nudge' Americans towards being sympathetic to the Brits, and thus inclined to support our war. Focus group research was conducted to evaluate what generated a constructive opinion among US voters. Of course, patently none of this was a patch on the nudge of Pearl Harbor.
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