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Ok, I'm going to see what I can get to in this piece. The reason I say that as some parts will be satisfied with this one pass. With that said, their are parts that require more than one post. So let me see what I can jam into this first one, the rest will be to come in the future. I will touch on all of the parts of the title, however I will let you know as we go along what will take more than one post to cover them in their entirety.
One of my favorite shows running right now is "Sons Of Anarchy" on FX. I can think of only one other show that is in the same league at the moment and that would be "Vikings" on the History Channel. I am planning to get my saga fix through "Vikings" as "SOA" is soon to end its epic seven season run in all it's bloody glory. Yes there are other great shows like "Homeland" and "House Of Cards", among others, but I'm talking about top two here.
Katey Sagal who plays the lovingly destructive matriarch of the Teller Family, Gemma Teller Morrow and by default "SAMCRO", the popular fictitiously violent "Sons Of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original" outlaw biker gang set in modern day California. It's interesting to me that I got to meet Katey somewhere around twenty plus years ago at one of the clubs I worked for. I was not working that evening, but had gone to see the band Blues Traveler to a packed house in the city. After I made my way to the front row of the crowd with my bottle of Jack Daniels and a pint glass of coke to chase the whiskey, I staked a small claim of space so that I could smoke some weed before the band came on. I had taken some Dexedrine caps an hour earlier so I was racing to go and get things started. I was fired up!
So check this, as I'm smoking some Kush, the lights on the stage were low and I see a woman walking out to center stage right in front of me. Once she got to the microphone I could tell exactly who it was, it was Peg Bundy from the show Married With Children. Wait a second…not really her, her facial structure was the same but she did not have the bu font hair from the show or the exaggerated makeup that Peg Bundy had on the show. I thought to myself, was it possible that Peg Bundy was not a real person, that there was a normal actor playing that role on TV? That was how I processed it for many years up until I grew to love & hate her on Sons Of Anarchy. Yup good drugs…definitely good drugs. Actually I did not watch Married With Children, but popular culture was steeped with it in the late 80's and 1990's, and I did NOT know at the time what here real name was.
So again "this woman" takes the microphone and proceeds to introduce Blues Traveler. The crowd was screaming at her, and they would stop somewhat when she would say something to us. I could tell by her voice that it was who I thought it was, I was sure of it. At some point in her introduction there was a momentary hush of the crowd and what do I yell out at the top of my lungs for everyone to hear, "Hey Peg", the timing was just right and everyone in the crowd began to laugh…and then cheer louder. Peg paused with a cross look and a smile, held up her hand and chuckled as well. She said something like 'Now, Now, hold on", and after a polite bow she continued to introduce the band. I realize now that she was being Katey Sagal for a moment, but I was trying to have fun, and she rolled with it without being smug.
Anyway Blues Traveler played an amazing show, if you've never seen them, it's a must. Their guitarist Chan Kinchla blew me away with his wild, heavy, and frenzied guitar attack for the full length of the set. It was not a psychedelic sound as some would imagine, it was more hard rock jamming, while fronted by a bluesy groove for a band. John popper is an amazing front man with his assortment of mouth harps strapped to his chest, with the now deceased lovable Bobby Sheehan holding up the bottom end. This would not be my only encounter with the band, more on that in a bit.
Soon after she fired up the crowd, I went backstage and ran into a really sweet Katey Sagal. I apologized for not knowing her real name but she was really nice about it and told me her real name. I mentioned that I did not watch much TV at the time but I knew the character she played. She said that she is a musician herself, and did not think much of it at the time. What I've come to find out is not only is she an amazing actor but an accomplished guitarist, pianist, and singer. Her voice is a refreshing breath of fresh air with an alluring sound reminiscent of a female Roy Orbison, crossed with the vibrato and depth of Heart's Nancy Wilson, finished off with the gentile touch the likes of Emmylou Harris. Yep she's quite good, not surprising…I found out hard not to judge a book by it's cover with that experience. It's surprising to me because I usually am so open minded, but I can see now how actors can be typecast quite easily. Katey is the real deal, multidimensional and a real talent, but you already knew that. Katey Sagal plays an actor on TV, but she's a musician in real life. Cheers Katey, congrats to you and the cast for seven amazing seasons on Sons Of Anarchy, now we can all look forward to all your music as well.
Katey Sagal – "Goodbye"
I cannot be positive if that was the first of the many times I saw Blues Traveler, there was so much drugs and drink in my head at the time. I did end up working on the H.O.R.D.E. tour one year with them and The Black Crowes, among many other amazing artists. My years are jumbled, I could pin down the years if I Google the specific tours, my dates with the Black Crowes on tour separately as well. I would rather go with my memory of the actual specific events of that time rather than order. There are many other remembrances for another time. Again, I will get to some of it here.
So I think that as it was my first time seeing Blues Traveler, It was also my first time meeting Bobby Sheehan. We did some coke and there was a lot of jabber jaw, high purity Peruvian flake. I had a very good connection and we went through a good sixteenth in about fifteen minutes. It may not sound like a lot but it wasn't street coke. It got you much higher, and you could tell it was quality because there was little post nasal drip…that's how Keith Richards (and others) attest to why they are still alive after so much drug use because they knew the "Chemical Rules", rules of mixology and purity are paramount. As a result you do much less and get to the extremes of euphoria without the feeling of chasing the dragon during use. Some people can see where I'm going with this, others can't but you will catch on. So that was it, I met Bobby, blew some rails, and thought it would be the last time I would run into him. Who knew?
So as I said I went to see Blues Traveler again this time in New York City. It was a New Years Eve Show, I think at the Limelight. Clubs moved around a lot in New York because of the Liquor license crackdowns in the 80's and 90's. A friend and I decided at the last minute to fly there on a shuttle flight, which pre 9*ii was cheap and quick. We got to the gate seconds before the "Trump Shuttle" was to take off and basically bought our tickets and ran onto the plane with the door waiting to close behind us. We had a fifth of Jack Daniels which we drank in it's entirety on the hour flight…it's safe to say we were sauced. Before we got on the plane we split up the drugs and hid them in our pants, he had the Magic Mushrooms, I had the pot, hash, and pills. I thought we were well behaved on the plane, I know we did not make a scene with our Coca Cola chasers, there was nothing notable about the trip except euphoria….so I thought.
Well we disembarked the plane laughing it up, when we realize we are being separated by plain clothes cops…they said we were "suspicious" because we did not have any luggage. Well they searched us separately right out on the city street, no back room deal or anything. They let us go after about fifteen minutes…the officers told us to wait and after they conferred, we were let go because we had the same story, we were going to see a New Years Eve Concert at the Limelight. It was the truth, simple as that. They did not even ask us if we were carrying any drugs, but we were not going to argue against the search even on a trumped up reason. Now days they search the inside of the pants, back then they did not thankfully. I always carried my drugs in my crotch and fortunately they never were found. Glad I don't have to do that anymore, those were the days. Again, the show was awesome, we ate mushrooms, smashed bottles with a thousand other people on Bleeker Street in The Village early morning and chilled out on benches in Washington Square Park before catching a Greyhound home at the break of dawn.
It seems like it was not more than a year later when a friend and I were kicking it in a popular college watering hole, and who is there getting sauced as well John Popper and Bobby Sheehan. We hung out for a few hours till last call and just when we were about to walk out the door Bobby runs up to me to see if we can score some blow…he's says 'we'll give you the cash if you want to run to the ATM with me'. I told him that the money was not necessary, that we could split it later. He wanted us to come back to the Hotel and hang out with them and some girls for the night, he was adamant that they wanted to party. My coke dealer was supposed to be out of town but I said I think I can hook up anyway. So he gave me a piece of paper with all the info of the Hotel location and I said we would call them when we copped. Well I made the phone calls, beepers (yeah…remember them), tried backups…I think it was the first time I was not able to score in a moments notice. After a while we called them at the hotel and let them know it was not going to happen…it was all good he said. I told him call me when you come to town again. Laterz!
So as I look back on it it was probably a good thing that I could not score when I think of what was to come. While I was on the H.O.R.D.E. Tour I told Bobby that I had cleaned up and he seemed bummed out but he said it was fine with him. I did my job and I still had a great time as things were suddenly clear after years of debauchery. I remember thinking I could do drugs and still do my job as I had done for years but something inside said no, and not only that, I saw with some of the bands I worked with over the years what drugs could do to destroy relationships that were part of money making machines. As I've said before so many lives were lost and careers destroyed. Being clean helped me to avoid situations on the gut level and although it was going on around me everywhere….I could party as hard or harder without the drugs, I think people thought I was on drugs. That was just the ADD talking since I had given up any speed that was working to calm me down. I still broke stuff and jumped out of the balconies of hotels into the pool and people thought that was cool so. Se la vie! Eso si' que es!
The Black Crowes were awesome guys as well, but I will not get too much into that now. It warrants it's own article. It is ironic to me that these two bands are connected by the past, but out of respect for the Crowes not wanting to be associated with Blues Traveler, it is what it is. The reason that I bring them up on the short now is because certain members of both Blues Traveler and the Crowes have a notorious feud I will not get into why, but lets just say certain members have said publicly that they hate the other. One band calling the other band not worthy to be in their presence because the other band are basically crap. I have nothing against either of them, they were cool to me. The Crowes were at their peak then when Johnny Colt, Marc Ford, and Ed Harsch were in the band…they were magic onstage. They're still great today but it's different…it just is, and that is not a bad thing as all things run they're course.
One night after the Crowes got off stage…in the same room as I met Katie Sagal I walked into catering and sitting there was Marc Ford and Pauley Shore. Mindfuck….check! Chillin' with the weasal…check! That was an interesting conversation we had for sure. It got better once the Jack Daniels spiked my blood. Pauley shore is a funny guy, although some might say his moment has passed, he is inextricably linked by blood to comedy royalty in Los Angeles.
A sad end to this chapter was me finding out that Bobby Sheehan had died of a drug overdose in 1999 at the age of 31. The interesting thing is that I never hear anyone talking about him, and I found that quite sad. Bobby was a kind guy and is truly missed by those who knew him and it sounds cliche, but he really would give you the shirt off his back. Because, as I said, I have not heard much about him after his passing, I thought it high time to make mention of him here. Some might say well it's not very flattering to talk of him in light of the drug use but it was his flaw. That does not make him a bad person. As you know some of us souls live for the thrill of everything life has to offer, even if it means our time here on earth is short. The thunder of bass coming out from below his cap still resonates outward for all the storms yet to come.
Bobby Sheehan ~ 1968-1999 (Age 31)
Blues Traveler – 1995 Grammy Award – Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group,
Title: Run-Around (Brendan Hill, Chan Kinchla, John Popper, Bob Sheehan)
CORRECTION: I Think???***The New Years Eve Blues Traveler Show referenced in the above article was held @ The Roseland Ballroom, New York City, in the early 1990's, as opposed to the Limelight Club??? Again, I think…If my memory serves me right. Thanks <3
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One of the most difficult things about your kids growing older is the way you somehow morph from being the wisest person in the world who they want to be around all the time to the person who doesn't have a clue about anything (in their eyes) and who they cringe at the thought of being seen with. Ah yes, the teen years–you've got to love them. Seriously though, it really is enough to make you want to stop hounding your kids about the things you KNOW are right. It can be staying on top of them about their school work, watching what they're eating ("A piece of fruit is what you're having for snack, not a box of cookies!"), or more serious things like drugs and alcohol.
I bring this topic up because recently I've noticed that some of my peers are having an equally difficult time dealing with this as well and from a variety of different things that have happened around our community it makes me wonder if they're taking the route of friend over parent. On our school's website there is a downloadable sheet for parents titled, "A Parent's Guide to Teenage Parties." It contains helpful little nuggets like, "agree to rules ahead of time that might include: no alcohol, no drugs, etc." Seriously?? I'm sorry if I sound harsh, but I find it hard to believe that any responsible parent wouldn't already know this. However, this is the problem–so many parents don't like that they're considered outside the "in" crowd of their child's friends and they will go to great lengths to win back that kind of affection from their teens.
I admit that this is a difficult time as a parent and I'll sum up my own perspective like this: I don't particularly like that the kids are more distant right now, but I understand it's part of growing up. I also understand that I do know what is best for them and although they may not agree or like it right now, one day they will realize it too. In the meantime, I'm going to continue making unpopular choices if it's for their welfare, even if that means they don't like me right now. I'd rather them grumble about me, but be safe and healthy than think I'm cool, while potentially putting them at risk in one way or another. Besides, my kids have enough friends–they've only got one mom.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Grand Trine
Grand Trine is one of my favorite live bands to watch when I lived in Montreal, but also because I love tobias and shub like my brothers, and they've been going at it for a few years now, constantly progressing and maturing from genre bending weird punk to blown out Rock N Roll mayhem.
Free Download Link Here
you can get more info of the tape on grand trine's blog HERE
Its been long sold out and out of print for a few years now, so I'm glad they decided to upload them and share with us this special tape again.
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Carl Didur / Slim Twig
Carl is probably one of the best kept secrets of the Toronto underground scene, and more people outside of Toronto should know about him. I first made a post about him on my blog after we played a one man band fest in toronto curated by our friend Max Turnbull, AKA Slim Twig. Ever since that show, I've been a fan of Carl's and follow his music endeavors, whether its the 2 man prog/space jazz/fade out outros minimalist experimental works of Zacht automat , or his collaboration with Broken Treefort, theres a sense of genius brewing underneath the quietness of his demeanor.
Watch out for the new full band of Slim Twig, it features both Carl and Mark of Broken Treefort, now full time band members.
They will be playing some shows in eastern Canada, be sure to check them out. Can't wait to see the full band version of Slim Twig. Its gonna be amazing.
Slim Twig East coast dates
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
A friend sent me the link to this video this morning, saying that I would like it, and from the moment it started, the aquatic coloring of the images took over me. Reminded me of early Christopher Doyle Cinematography Ala Chungking Express and Fallen angels, the frantic editing also reminded of WKW and french new wave cinema.
Check out Grace Denis' cool photography site:
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
RIP Gil Scott Heron. Your words will echo through out history for generations to come.
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
me and zach in Omar souleyman's promo video
Just saw this on Zach's lantern blog, you can see zach on my shoulders at 0:33 holding the omar souleyman LP, haha.
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Fixture Records Compilation 2
Fixture Records just released their 2nd compilation which features some of my friends from Montreal like Cresting, Brave Radar, Chevalier Avant Garde (ex-postcards), Lantern, and many more. In addition, there will be some new Dirty Beaches tracks that were B-sides from badlands, and will be later released on the 12" split vinyl with Ela Orleans, coming soon in June by Night people and LSR. Very excited about this release, and I'm a fan of Ela's work and I'm really stoked that we finally got to work together.
Stay tuned folks for more releases coming this summer.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
This is one of the best interviews I've seen in a really long time, touching in on timeless themes for every artist of any platform and period: Progression, growing up, being yourself, not going to those parties, work hard, play hard, get paid, write more. Who the fuck wants to struggle and be poor? Hustle and get your shit out there.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
post WYRD fest III
Many thanks to Aaron, marie, paul and Jane for being such amazing people and everyone involved to help wyrd fest work and blossom into a celebration of underground weird Canadian music. The comraderie was amazing as everyone helped out to load in and load out, weird match ups and jam outs that will become the staple and spirit of wyrd fest future generations to come.
Personal highlights for me were good buddies that I know from montreal that have all moved on to new interesting territories.
My favorite brother combo Eddy and Andy's raw power brother telepathy related psych rock in tonstartssbandht, femminielli's new homo erotic sleeze electronic dance music that actually feels dangerous like Gasper Noe's films. Another highlight I was really stoked to see was my friend Frank from hobo cubes, as he progressed into free jazz electronic skronk that is truly coming into his own form, and I'm super excited to see what projects will be coming out of his amazing eclectic weird multi-media label HOBO CULT RECORDS.
The one surprise discovery from wyrd fest for me was WYRD VISIONS whose twin neck dan electro classical/ghost folk/loop station compositions almost brought me to tears. Truly inspiring, dark, moody, folk music that is haunting yet beautiful. Highly recommended.
After waking up at 4am during a 12 hour night drive from Calgary to Vancouver, I woke up to see the towering rocky mountain landscape, with its snow caps barely illuminating in the dead of night. Exhaustion and dreams concocted into one weird experience that I will probably remember for the rest of my life.
After being a month on the road spanning across North America, I'm so glad to be home.
More recordings COMING SOON!
Work hard, play hard, get paid, write more.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Come see us play at WYRD FEST III in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver!
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
DB W/ Lantern @Glasslands
God, I fucking LOVE Lantern. Fucking love this band. Good people, super nice, super productive. MY kind of people.
Love you Zachary, Em and Sophie.
We had a great time last night it was the most fun I've had in a really long time. If anyone have filmed more of the full band set, please feel free to upload them to youtube or vimeo and share them with us! or feel free to email me the links and I'll post it here so more people can see it.
Thanks to everyone who came out, it was a really fun night.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Hi NYC, the mercury lounge show will be my usual solo set for this tour, playing a mix of materials from Badlands, and newer materials like the video showcased below.
As for the Glasslands show in Brooklyn, I will be joined by Philadelphia's Lantern as my back up band. They are good buddies of mine and both show will be dramatically different. If you wish to catch the usual DB material, come to mercury lounge. If you like DB and want to hear what I sound like when I jam with other people as a full band, this your chance.
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Graceland Too
After visiting the King's home at Graceland in Memphis, and a walk inside Sun Records Studio, we were haunted with the presence of the King on our minds as we drove into Oxford, Mississippi. After the show was over, we were chilling and hanging out and Cole from Dead Gaze asked, "yo you ever been to Graceland TOO? I think you'll dig this man, its some real fucked up shit right there...an old man runs this place...and he's bat shit crazy..." this was 2am. We were told Paul Mcleod does not sleep, and drinks a case of Coca-Cola to keep his dick hard, and has the most Elvis memorabilia collection in the WORLD. I was sold immediately. After a 45 min drive, we then arrived to the infamous Graceland Too. It was now 3am. We knocked and was received warmly by Mr. Mcleod within 30 sec. From the minute I walked in I could not believe my eyes. From Floor to Ceiling, covered in Elvis photos and other Elvis related items.
He had a electric chair in his back yard where he claims that's where Jailhouse Rock was filmed. Amongst other stories, about Barbara Streisand getting fucked by Nicolas Cage and tea bagged by Jack Nicholson, or Mohamed Ali visiting his place with Steven Seagal just a couple days ago.
Although Mr. Mcleod is a pathological liar, there was true passion in his eyes. He believes in every single word that comes out of his mouth. And he is dedicated to his shrine to Elvis, for over 50 years, which has costed him his previous house, his marriage, amongst other things. All for Elvis. And at moments when he bursts our singing random lyrics, you feel like he lives for this. Just when I started to like Mr. Mcleod, he turns over to my girlfriend and says "when was the last time you flew on a plane? Did they let you bring your tits on board as carry-on's? or did they make you check them in?" As the creep factor creeped in, he looks over at her and Cole's girlfriend and says "you ladies watch out, I'm hung like a god damn race horse" and then walked away talking about the blue hawaii 45 on the wall, saying its worth 50 million dollars.
Someone please make a documentary film about him. Its insane. The best $5 I ever spent. An unforgettable night in Mississippi.
Pay Mr. Mcleod at Holly Springs, Mississippi a visit anytime, he's open 24-7.
Door's $5 a head.
I'll compile all the videos I took of Mr Mcleod after I get home. I'll post them up here on my blog.
Heres one from youtube from someone else's visit there:
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First two taken at Elvis' Basement stairwell at Graceland...
more stories and photos coming soon: Paul Mcleod's Graceland Too in Holly Springs, Mississippi...
Photos Via Brent Wingen
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
This is where it all started. In 1996, when I first saw this. It planted a seed and grew into everything I do today. I love Tony Leung.
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Monday, May 2, 2011
This video is amazing.
Take that, Tonetta.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
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SCSI drivers that are built into the kernel are checked in a pre-determined order to see if HBAs that they can control are present. The user has no control over this order which in most cases is arbitrary but in the case of some older ISA adapters is required to stop misidentification [1] .
scsi_logging=<n> where <n> is 0 to turn logging off where <n> is non-zero to turn logging on max_scsi_luns=<n> where <n> is a number between 1 and 8 (< lk 2.4.7), >= lk 2.4.7 the upper limit can be much larger scsi_allow_ghost_devices=<n> where (<n> - 1) is the maximum lu number to ghost if the the corresponding device is offline. When <n>==0 (default) then don't ghost any devices (in lk 2.4.26 and later) scsihosts=host0:hosts1::host3
The recently introduced devfs defines a "scsihosts" boot time parameter to give the user some control over this. See the devfs documentation [ref: W5] for a description. The host names given in the list to the "scsihosts" boot option are the names of lower level drivers (e.g. "scsihosts=advansys:imm::ide-scsi"). [2] [3] Devfs does not need to be present for "scsihosts" to be used. The "scsihosts" parameter, if given, is echoed during in the boot up messages. For example:
scsi: host order: advansys:imm::ide-scsi
A full list of kernel parameters with some explanations can be found in the file /usr/src/linux/Documentation/kernel-parameters.txt .
PCI adapters are much "safer" for initialization code than the older ISA adapters. Hence the order of initialization of PCI adapters is unlikely to lead to lockups. In this case the order of initialization (and thus SCSI adapter numbers) of built in drivers may be modified by changing the order of entries in the SCSI subsystem Makefile ( /usr/src/linux/drivers/scsi/Makefile). Beware: some adapters may be recognized by more than one lower level driver (e.g. those based on NCR chipsets).
Either comma or colon can be delimiters for "scsihosts". This means that "scsihosts=advansys,imm,,ide-scsi" is also valid. Also if a machine's boot sequence involves an "initrd" stage (look in /etc/grub.conf or /etc/lilo.conf to find out if this is the case), then the mkinitrd command should be run after a change to the "scsihosts" boot time parameter. This will generate a new initrd image that needs to be put in the correct place (most probably in the /boot directory).
Using "scsihosts" can lead to a situation in which the computer's BIOS finds the boot track (and hence boot time parameters set in lilo or grub) on one disk while the kernel finds the root partition on another disk. This can be quite confusing when it is unplanned. Hence after changing (or adding) "scsihosts" in lilo or grub's configuration, it may be wise to boot the machine to see which disks are accessed.
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sweating system
sweating system, method of exploiting labor by supplying materials to workers and paying by the piece (see piecework) for work done on those materials in the workers' homes or in small workshops (sweatshops). The system (sometimes known as the cottage industry) evolved especially in those industries that did not require expensive machinery, as in making garments. Employees were typically found among women, children, the elderly, and invalids. The worst aspects associated with this system were long hours (sometimes 15–18 hr a day), very low wages, and unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The term has also been applied to the subcontracting of work to a middleman who has the work done in his home by persons hired by him.
In Great Britain the system first appeared early in the 19th cent. and was not prohibited by law until 1909. In the United States it began in the Civil War period, when the wives and children of soldiers were employed in making uniforms. Before the Industrial Revolution household industries had been customary but were quite different in nature: The household supplied its own materials, marketed the finished product in the neighborhood, and combined its industry with subsistence farming. With the introduction of standardization in industry, the advantages of the low cost of production in the sweating system have lessened. Despite federal regulation, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, sweatshops persist, particularly in the garment industry, where they are often both owned and staffed by immigrants. Consumers have protested against apparel manufacturers, such as Nike, for their use of Asian sweatshops and child labor.
See B. Webb, How Best to Do Away with the Sweating System (1892); J. R. Commons, Trade Unionism and Labor Problems (1905, repr. 1967).


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Kale has risen to fame in the company of other dark-green leafy vegetables such as spinach, swiss chard and collards. This group of plants gained their healthy reputation through the vitamins and special chemicals that they contain, which do everything from keeping your bones strong to reducing your risk of cancer.
NB: Kale is also an easy and hardy plant to grow!
Still the question remains: Why has kale's recent surge in popularity begun to overshadow that of other dark-green leafy vegetables?
Kale's nutritional profile: a star in three primary areas
1. Antioxidants
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Kale: Vitamins, minerals and healthy chemicals galore!
– Kale is an excellent source of beta carotene (which converts to vitamin A in the liver), vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein and zeaxanthin.
– Kale contains glucosinolates and their derived Isothiocyantes such as: indole-3-carbinol, sulforaphane, phenethyl-isothiocyanate, benzyl-isothiocyanate and allyl-isothiocyanate (more on these later!).
– Kale also contains smaller amounts of omega-3, Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Thiamine (B1), Pantothenic acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Folate (B9), Vitamin E, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
– It is also an especially noteworthy source of calcium!
Here is a quick look at what some of these specific nutrients do
1. Antioxidants
Zeaxanthin and lutein (both carotenoids): Zeaxanthin and lutein are powerful antioxidants that protect against degenerative illnesses such as cancer, cardio-vascular disease and macular degeneration.
2. Anti-inflammatory
Vitamin K and Omega-3: Vitamin K and Omega-3 play key roles in reducing inflammation in the body by regulating the inflammatory processes.
3. Anti-Cancer
Glucosinolates: Kale, along with the rest of the members of the Brassica family (such as cabbage and broccoli), contains a number of these anti-cancer chemicals. These groups of glucosinolates and their derived isothiocyantes block the growth of certain types of cancer cells, boost DNA repair and help cells to detox!
With qualities such as these, why wouldn't kale have its own fan club?
So jump on the kale bandwagon and start enjoying it in your soups, salads, stir fries, smoothies and more today.
Watch out for our post on simple ways to enjoy kale!
NB: If you're a gardener, or simply interested in trying out your green thumb, check out our easy guide to growing kale!


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Students getting drunk and passing out is part of the university experience. But this weekend, something strange and quite possibly sinister happened in Tokyo.
Note: This article might contain content some readers find objectionable.
On Twitter and Instagram (via 2ch), photos of a group of young women passed out in the middle of the street circulated online. It's believed that the women are college students at Meiji University and members of the school's tennis club. The university is currently investigating the issue, states website Buzzap.
According to television reports, such as on morning show Tokudane!, over ten students fainted in Shinjuku after a drinking party. The incident was also covered on Excite News. Tokudane! is one of Japan's largest morning shows, and Excite News is a large website. Combined with reporting on the national news tonight, this story is getting mainstream coverage in Japan.
Police arrived on the scene, and online, some thought that the students were passed out drunk. However, as one eye witness told Tokudane!, it was largely females who had passed out on the street. Many of the women were completely incapacitated, leading many online in Japan to wonder if they allegedly had their drinks spiked by the male members attending the drinking party. This is currently internet conjecture.
Some of the collapsed individuals were so out of it that they had to be carried by the police. According to Excite News, there were even individuals who had soiled themselves after passing out.
On 2ch, Japan's largest forum, people were bewildered by the photos. "What happened?" asked on 2ch commenter. "Is this a cult?" asked another. "Why are the males okay?" 2ch sleuths were able to track down this alleged student:
And via 2ch, here is a pamphlet for the Meiji University Kreis Tennis Club:
"This is no trivial matter," wrote one 2ch commenter. "The atmosphere, it smells of a crime." It is still unclear what happened. What is clear is that it's highly unusual to see a group of Japanese university women passed out in the middle of the street.
There is good reason for concern: In the past, there have been several well-known incidents with extracurricular university clubs, such as Super Free, raping women students at elite Japanese universities. The ring-leader of Super Free was sentenced to fourteen years in prison—a ruling that was unsuccessfully challenged in the country's Supreme Court.
Update: Meiji University has confirmed these students were members of one of its university clubs. The university says this was caused by "excess drinking," and that those involved have recovered from the incident. The university stated it will "sternly deal with" this club and take steps to see this doesn't happen again.
【動画あり】新宿コマ劇場前で女子大生が集団昏倒する異常事態が発生、明大公認のサークルか [Excite News]
TV Stills: Wolfrandre
To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft.
Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.


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Why is this project important?
It may sound cliche, but awareness is crucial to change. I learned this first hand while campaigning to pass the ban on shark fin trade in California. Most people I spoke with assumed something so terrible was already illegal, and when they found out it was happening in their own back yards they were more than happy to help. Isn't it shocking what takes place for years under our noses until someone points it out? Similarly, I don't believe most people understand some of the threats and challenges "protected" species face.
Thanks to irresponsible journalism and the growing trend for people to believe what their television tells them without ever double checking for facts, I've decided to fight fire with fire. Along with other shark advocates collaborating with me, I'm doing the research for you then bringing the information to life via film.
There's a misconception, which I perviously shared, that this species is in good standing because it is protected internationally. The reality is that the animal's future is still questionable and sometimes it's hard to tell who the good guys are and who the bad guys are.
'The Price of Existence' asks the question "Why?" a lot. Why is a protected species not actively being protected by the very laws that are support to save it from poachers and fishermen? How can independently wealthy organizations obtain permits that would never be allowed in any other circumstance? Why do researchers contradict their own publications when given the opportunity to advance their careers? Why do politicians ignore expert advice that shark nets and targeted culls do not solve the issue of shark attacks? Why does the first country to ever list this animal as a protected species support an organization that kills up to 60 white sharks a year while failing to prosecute illegal fishing of the same animal?
Then there are inward focusing questions? Why do we choose to kill an animal that is proven to rarely attack humans instead of choosing to leave sections of the ocean as the shark's domain? Why is the best chance this animal has for protection depend upon the fact that some people have found a way to make money off this animal alive rather than dead? And how to we compete against the motivation of a poacher who can bring in upwards of $50,000 for a single set of white shark jaws?
If you haven't recognized it yet, there's a recurring theme here. Money. Decision making, good or bad, all too often stems from financial origins. Thus, this three part film is titled "The Price of Existence".
White sharks were hunted to a dangerous level by mankind until countries began declaring them a protected species, starting with South Africa in 1991. I acknowledge the positive action such countries have taken, and some policy is better then no policy. But the reality is that effective enforcement is lacking. Being protected on paper is not the same as being protected in reality; actual enforcement and the funding needing for this enforcement are lacking, leaving the fate of the white shark in the hands of those who financially benefit from this animal, whether this means the animal's best interest is in mind or not.
White Shark Video is a nonprofit corporation in California surviving on publicly donated funds. Stories need to be told, people need to be educated. You can help with a tax deductible donation today!
So What Exactly are We Fighting? Why Help This Project?
There are those who blatantly break the law because the payload for landing one shark negates the consequence.
There's the unsustainable commercial fishing industry that kills everything in its path (nets and longs lines can't tell if an animal is protected or not.)
There are self-serving individuals more interested in their careers than the well being of the shark. And there are those who spread misinformation to further their cause or ensure financial compensation.
But the biggest problem is you. Yep. You, me, us. Because complacency and ignorance are the tools by which "the wrong thing" is able to continue happening. it's been shown time and time again that change starts with a ripple, then it becomes a wave. Help me make that wave by creating a film that will tell the sides of the story most people otherwise won't hear.
The film will consist of three parts:
Part 1. 'Great White Lies'. Exploring the heated and highly competitive world of white shark research. Interviews with shark researchers, scientists, and conservation organizations explain the methods used in the research field and why the industry is strongly divided. Also learn why the presentation of data from experts doesn't necessarily result in the needed policy changes the data recommends.
Part 2. 'Ecotourism and Cage Diving: Friend or Foe?'
Part 3. 'Australia: Why the shark loving country is not the friend of the ocean that you think it is.'
About the Film Creator
This project really began in 2004 when WSV Founder Skyler Thomas saw his first white shark in the wild. While attempting to hold down a full time job Skyler made a few short films over the years in an attempt to share the untold story story of the white shark. Progress was too slow and in 2013 Skyler left the world of tech to start his own nonprofit corporation and pursue shark education and filmmaking full time. While this is good news it does come with the burden of losing the source of income for these projects since Skyler self-funded all previous work through his day job. Thus, it is it is time to ask for help.
A message from the film director:
"I spent the last few years lamenting the state of affairs with other shark advocates who also knew the truth of what has been taking place. We often asked aloud why no one was doing anything about it. Well, there's a lesson there. We often think that it's always going to be someone else who writes the book, makes the film, or breaks the story...but at some point you have to decide you're gonna be that person. It's a scary notion because it carries the weight of failure as well as pissing off a lot of people that won't like what you have to say. Well, successful or not, I'm here to try. I'm going to complete this work one way or another, but with your help the project can be much more successful. Please spread the word and give what you can. You won't be disappointed in the result. " - Skyler Thomas
More information on the filmmaker:
Taking a summer month off during graduate school in 2004, Skyler volunteered on an ecotourism boat in South Africa in an effort to finally become involved with white sharks first hand. It's been a love affair ever since, with Skyler writing, filming, narrating, and editing several short, independent films in an effort to bring awareness to anyone who will stop and listen.
Since that time Skyler has made several short films, been an active advocate in California to protect sharks, and returned to South Africa, Guadalupe Island, and the Farallon Islands to film the white shark in its natural habitat. All projects have been independent and self-funded thus far.
Recent Notables:
1. Organizing a massive white shark educational gallery in the African Hall at the California Academy of Sciences during the push to pass AB 376, the ban on shark fin trade in California.
2. Award for Best Concept film from the LA Movie Awards for "White Shark Behavior".
3. Award for Excellence in film from LA Movie Awards for "Purpose."
4. Screening of "Swimming in Shark Alley", "Purpose", "Connection", and White Shark Behavior" at:
- Blue; Monterey Ocean Film Festival
- San Francisco Ocean Film Festival
- Alaskan Ocean Film Festival
- Ft. Meyers International Film Festival
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Global Defense Outlook 2016
Shifting Postures and Emerging Fault Lines
The global business environment is shaped by national defense policies. How are these crucial policies evolving, and what do they portend for business and operating risks? The Deloitte Global Defense Outlook can help you gain a fact-based perspective on the impact of defense policy on your enterprise.
Global Defense Outlook overview
Rapid, sustained economic growth combined with broad-based declines in global levels of military operations continues to transform the global defense environment. Over the next five years, these economic forces appear likely to continue moderating global defense postures. Deloitte's unique seven-dimension Defense Posture Index (DPI) shows that only seven of the fifty largest defense spenders have raised their defense posture since 2011.
Global defense postures continue to moderate, and economic development is reducing dependence on defense spending globally. But five global fault lines have emerged. Weak global institutions and advancing technology raise risks of conflict along these fault lines:
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CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have gone international to look for a new coach.
The team has contacted Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt about their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.
Blatt, a highly regarded offensive coach who guided Russia to a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, is one of several candidates who have spoken to the Cavs, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because of the sensitivity of the situation. Blatt has not yet had a formal interview, the person said.
The Cavs are being thorough in their hunt to replace Mike Brown, who was fired on May 12, ending his second stint with the team. Cleveland underachieved under Brown, going 33-49 and missing the playoffs.
The American-born Blatt recently led Maccabi to the European championship. With a roster that included seven former U.S. college players, Maccabi upset heavily favored CSKA Moscow in the semifinals and Real Madrid for the title, setting off a jubilant celebration in Tel Aviv. Following the game, Blatt received congratulatory phone calls from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres.
Blatt also has drawn interest from New York, Minnesota and Golden State as an assistant coach.
The Cavs are not commenting during their search. The club has already interviewed Clippers assistants Alvin Gentry and Tyronn Lue, former Memphis coach Lionel Hollins, Chicago assistant Adrian Griffin and former Clippers and Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro. The team has reached out to other candidates as well.
It is not believed that any of the candidates has had a second interview.
Blatt played point guard at Princeton under Pete Carril, whose complex, deliberate offense has been copied by coaches for years. Blatt played pro ball in Israel before he started his coaching career. He spent several years coaching in Russia before taking over Maccabi in 2010.
Blatt took over Russia's struggling national team in 2006, and the Massachusetts native turned the country's program around, leading it to the 2007 European championship. Russia, with Cavaliers guard Sergey Karasev on its roster, went 4-1 in pool play at the London Games before losing to Spain in the semifinals.


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Hello everyone – first of all, since this is my first post of 2011, I want to wish each and every one of you a very, very HAPPY NEW YEAR and all the best for 2011. I've really been caught up in various things during the Christmas/New Year festive season, but I'm thrilled to be back in action.
MAC (Kolkata) recently launched their MAC Pro Longwear Lipcremes in 12 colors, and I must confess that I've really waited a long time for these lipsticks to come on the scene, and got myself 4 of them. The shades being reviewed here are : Unlimited, Perpetual Flame, Love Forever and Prolong. They are priced at Rs. 1,150/- each for 3.6g.
MAC says: Lightweight texture, creamy finish and comfortable longwear combine in this has-it-all pro-class lip colour. Slick in use, applies without need of a top coat and still lasts upto 12 hours. Won't feather or transfer, and the colour stays true. Helps lips stay soft and hydrated.
MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme lipsticks come in a refreshingly different case than the normal MAC lipsticks. Although the case is black like all their regular lipsticks, the case is slimmer and thinner and shuts with a definite clicking snap-shut sound. (What came to my mind also was the fact that in their Dare to Wear Collection, they made the lip glass containers long and slim – unlike their normal lip glasses). The fragrance is their signature vanilla scent like all other MAC lipsticks.
These lipsticks are highly pigmented, and apply rich and creamy in about 1 and a half strokes, with a slightly glossy appearance when freshly applied. After 'setting', no further top coat is required, and during wear, lips don't feel dry or parched at all. However, if you apply too much – say 2 or 3 or more strokes, they will not set well and will transfer to mugs, cups, spoons, etc. Even after application, if you rub them with some amount of pressure, you will notice that they smudge. However, they definitely are long-wearing, and feel comfortable and smooth on the lips.
(Left: Unlimited, Right: Perpetual Flame)
(Same shades, Unlimited, and Perpetual Flame)
Unlimited, Perpetual Flame
Unlimited is described as a 'Muted, Dirty Rose' (I would describe it as a dusty tea rose kind of shade) and Perpetual Flame is described as 'Pink Cranberry' (I would call it a pinkish berry red).
Here are the swatches for the above 2 Unlimited and Pink Cranberry :
(Top: Perpetual Flame, Bottom: Unlimited)
The other 2 shades being reviewed :
(Left: Love Forever, Right: Prolong)
(Same shades: Love Forever and Prolong)
Love Forever Prolong
Love Forever is described as 'Bright Blue Pink (I would say it's a bright fuchsia pink) and Prolong is described as 'True Red' (I would call it a beautiful bright red, though not so bright as say, a fire-engine red.)
Please see the swatches for the above 2 lip creme shades :
(Top: Prolong, Bottom: Love Forever)
Pros of MAC Pro Longwear Lip creme
- Creamy, rich and highly-pigmented lipsticks.
- Feels soft and smooth while applying and leaves lips feeling comfortable.
- One and a half swipes give you rich colour.
- No need for a separate top coat; it's an all-in-one longwear lipstick.
- Doesn't accentuate fine lines on the lips and gives a smooth, creamy appearance.
- All 12 shades are part of MAC's permanent range.
- A wide variety of shades, to suit everyone's choice. (They have even included 'Good To Go' – a very bright orange, and 'Goes and Goes' – a rich violet.)
- New, classy, sleek packaging.
Cons of MAC Pro Longwear Lip Creme
- Doesn't last 12 hours as MAC claims – I would say it gives between 6 to 8 hours, although I found that the colour starts to lighten up by about 4 to 5 hours, depending whether you have been eating or drinking anything in between. But it will not come off your lips completely, even after 8 to 10 hours. You will need a long-lasting make-up remover or a good cleansing milk to remove this lipstick.
- This was launched in the US/Canada in September 2010 and it took over 3 months for them to launch it in India.
- This is not related to the product being reviewed, but I feel bad about the fact that MAC has increased their product prices recently. For us cosmetic-lovers, that's really something to feel bad about, right?
MAC Pro Longwear lip creme gets :-* :-* :-* :-* + 0.5 from me and since it's part of their permanent range, I would be getting some more colours in due course.
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A man in his 40s this week died of a heart attack while eating a 6,000-calorie Triple Bypass burger at an aptly named chain that serves up massive burgers and allows grossly obese individuals to eat for free. We previously looked at Heart Attack Grill when its overweight spokesman died at 29. The question is whether a restaurant can be sued for knowingly serving food that comes with a higher risk of death or serious bodily injury — a risk that is openly advertised by the restaurant and assumed by the customer.
With the recommended caloric intake of an adult male set at 2500 calories, diners at the Heart Attack Grill can easily consume roughly 400 percent of the daily calories in a single artery-clogging, heart-stopping meal.
On Saturday, a customer in Las Vegas suffered a cardiac arrest at the table as other customers reportedly jockeyed to take pictures of him. The Triple Bypass Burger contains three slabs of meat, 12 rashes of bacon and cheese as well as a "unique special sauce."
The owner, John Basso, was aghast at the behavior of the other customers (who may have believed this was a stunt). A former nutritionist and manager of a Jenny Craig weight loss diet center, Basso insisted that "[e]ven with our own morbid sense of humor, we would never pull a stunt like that."
They would, however, keep serving heart attacks on a bun with "Flatline Fries."
While I find the restaurant perfectly disgusting, I would have problems with a torts lawsuit when customers clearly understand the risks. Indeed, a sign at the front of the restaurant proudly proclaims "Go away. If you come in this place, it's going to kill you." There are a wide array of foods that are bad for you. However, courts have never said that serving up such dishes is akin to a food version of a dram shop violation.
In our previously discussion, we saw how the restaurant enlisted Blair River (a 572-pound obese man) as their spokesman. River, 29, died from pneumonia — a death connected to his obesity by critics.
The Heart Attack Grill food posts a warning that eating at the restaurant "may include sudden weight gain, repeated increase of wardrobe size, back pain, male breast growth, loss of sexual partners, lung cancer, tooth decay and liver sclerosis stroke. In some cases mild death may occur." This death does not appear quite mild for the tourist but the food was certainly served as advertised.
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New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index Starting to Come Online
Early this morning I logged onto www.familysearch.org to look at something on the 1855 NYS Census, when I noticed that there were now 33 collections, instead of the normal 32, in the New York State collection of actual scans of microfilmed records and data bases.
Glancing down through the list I discovered the newest title, having just become available as of December 19th,
"New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963″ - Yippee! It has started!
We have been hearing rumors that the NYS Health Department, Vital Records, Death Index was expected to be made available online in the future. I have written about this in a previous blog post and you will see three major articles that I have written about the NYS Vital Records at the top right hand side of my blog here at www.unyg.com/blog
1963 is the current 50 year limit that we must wait to look at the death record index. So perhaps this is precursor to wonderful things to come. Perhaps the 1957 to 1963 chunk is just a trial at LDS or just the first release of all of the remaining death record index listings back to about 1880. Let's hope so anyway.
After quickly looking for some immediate ancestors or family members that might have died during this short period of time, I could not find any, so I did a search on my surname HILLENBRAND and came up with one that I knew a little bit about. having worked on this line for some many years. This is not my immediate family but is a second group that also lived in Syracuse and Onondaga County.
Here is a sample of what you can expect to find:
William L Hillenbrand, "New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963″
Name: William L Hillenbrand
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 28 Oct 1962
Event Place: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York
Gender: Male
Age: 85
Birth Year (Estimated): 1877
Death Year: 1962
File Number: 75441
Note that you will find a date and place of death, age and an estimated year of birth. More importantly you will find the all important "File Number". This is what you will need when you apply for a copy of the actual death certificate from the Dept. of Health in Albany. If you apply to a local jurisdiction, city or town clerk's office, the File Number might not be of any help because I am told that it was assigned in Albany, but it will speed things up for you at state level.
As stated previously the NYS Vital Records Division of the NYS Health Department started a collection of official notifications of Births, Deaths and Marriages commencing in 1880. As also reported, many of these are lacking in the early years for what ever reason, but generally speaking from about World War I onward there is a good chance that you will find a record on your Upstate New York Genealogy research in this huge microfiche collection.
You may look at the full collection on microfiche at several libraries and locations throughout the state. See previous posts for a listing. The above referenced digital collection is the very first time that I know of that any part of this massive VR Index has been put online and I give major kudos to all parties involved that made this happen.
Here is how you can search this online collection.
Go to www.familysearch.org. click on: [Search].
Scroll down to the bottome of the screen and click on: [United States]
Scroll down on the left to: [New York].
Then scroll down to third up from the bottom,
New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963
Note that this is a compiled data base taken from the microfiche and not copies of the actual fiche.
This fabulous news comes on the same day that sad news comes from my friend, F. Richard Barr who just forwarded a blog post written by The Legal Genealogist, about the Closing of the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) until three years after the person's demise. This act was passed by Congress in the current Budget Bill and is expected to be signed into law by President O'Bama. You can bet that there are people attempting to have this law extended to ALL of the SSDI at some time in the future. Stay vigilant fellow genealogists. We can not allow this to happen!
Enjoy the new online Vital Records Death Index.
Dick Hillenbrand
Upstate New York Genealogy
2 Responses to "New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index Starting to Come Online"
Thank you for the pointer! There used to be a NYC death index online for 1957-1962. I posted the Staten Island ones online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyrichmo/vitals/SIDeaths19571962.html but the link to the rest of them has gone bad. Do you know if that's still available? Thanks!


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U.N. nuclear agency opted against sensitive Iran report
Such a report would almost certainly have angered Iran and complicated efforts to settle a decade-old dispute over its atomic aspirations
The U.N. nuclear watchdog planned a major report on Iran that might have revealed more of its suspected atomic bomb research, but held off as Tehran's relations with the outside world thawed, sources familiar with the matter said.
Such a report - to have been prepared last year - would almost certainly have angered Iran and complicated efforts to settle a decade-old dispute over its atomic aspirations, moves which accelerated after pragmatic President Hassan Rouhani took office in August.
According to the sources, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has apparently dropped the idea of a new report, at least for the time being.
There was no immediate comment from the IAEA. The sources said there was no way of knowing what information collected by the agency since it issued a landmark report on Iran in 2011 might have been incorporated in the new document, although one said it could have added to worries about Tehran's activities.
Improving relations
As relations rapidly improved, Iran struck an interim nuclear deal with six world powers in November which Israel denounced as an "historic mistake" as it did not require Tehran to dismantle its uranium enrichment sites.
One source said probably only Israel, which is believed to be the Middle East's sole nuclear-armed state, would criticise the IAEA for not issuing a new report in the present circumstances. Iran and the world powers hope to reach a final settlement by July, when the interim accord expires, although they acknowledge this will be an uphill task.
A decision not to go ahead with the new document may raise questions about information that the United Nations agency has gathered in the last two years on what it calls the "possible military dimensions" (PMD) to Iran's nuclear program. Tehran says the programme is peaceful and denies Western allegations that it is seeking to develop the capability to make bombs.
The sources, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the issue, suggested the more recent material concerned extra detail about alleged research and experiments that were covered in the November 2011 report. A new report would probably have included "updated information on PMD" which could have "reinforced the concern" about Iran, one said.
The IAEA's dossier in November 2011 contained a trove of intelligence indicating past activity in Iran which could be used for developing nuclear weapons, some of which it said might still be continuing. Iran rejected the allegations.
Stepping up pressure
It helped Western powers to step up the sanctions pressure on Iran, including a European Union oil embargo imposed in 2012, showing the potential significance of a decision on whether to publish the IAEA's findings.
Since then the agency has said it obtained more information that backs up its analysis in the 2011 document, which detailed allegations ranging from explosives testing to research on what experts describe as an atomic bomb trigger.
Other issues it wants Iran to address are alleged detonator development, computer modelling to calculate nuclear explosive yields, and preparatory experimentation that could be useful for any atomic test.
It says the "overall credible" information in the 2011 dossier - contained in an annex to a wider quarterly report - came from member states, believed to include Western powers and Israel, as well as its own efforts.
One source said it was believed that the Vienna-based IAEA had received more information on suspicions of nuclear yield calculations, but it was not known to what extent this would have made it into a new report on Iran.
Iran says claims baseless
"The agency has obtained more information since November 2011 that has further corroborated the analysis contained in that annex," it said on Feb. 20 in a regular quarterly report on Iran's nuclear programme.
It has been investigating accusations for several years that Iran may have coordinated efforts to process uranium, test explosives and revamp a missile cone in a way suitable for a nuclear warhead. Iran says such claims are baseless and forged.
The sources said that last year's planned report would probably have amounted to a wider review of the Iranian nuclear file, including PMD and other outstanding issues.
They said the idea was raised internally when the IAEA's long-running efforts to get Iran to cooperate with its investigation appeared completely deadlock in mid-2013.
But with a new leadership in Tehran trying to end its international isolation, Iran and the IAEA agreed last November a step-by-step transparency pact to help allay concerns about the atomic activities. This was sealed shortly before the breakthrough deal between Tehran and the six powers - the United States, Russia, France, Germany, Britain and China.
In follow-up talks on Feb 8-9, Iran agreed for the first time to address one of many PMD issues in the 2011 report, regarding so-called exploding bridge wire detonators, which can have both civilian and military applications.
"While other experiments with possible military dimensions must be addressed and soon, progress on the bridge wire detonators issue would be an important first step toward resolving these issues," said the Arms Control Association, a U.S. research and advocacy group, in a Feb. 26 analysis.
But it remains uncertain when and how the IAEA will be able to look into more sensitive areas, including long-sought access to the Parchin military base southeast of Tehran, where it suspects explosives tests that could be used for nuclear bomb development took place a decade ago, a charge Tehran denies.
The IAEA inquiry is separate from, but still closely linked to, the wider diplomacy to end the years of standoff over the nuclear programme that has raised fears of a Middle East war.
The IAEA's "job"
The interim agreement focused mainly on preventing Tehran obtaining nuclear fissile material to assemble a future bomb, rather than on whether Iran sought atom weapons technology in the past, which the IAEA is investigating.
The 2011 report portrayed a concerted weapons programme that was halted in 2003 - when Iran came under increased Western pressure - but it also indicated that some activities may later have resumed.
Western diplomats and nuclear experts say the IAEA needs to complete its inquiry to establish what happened and to be able to provide assurances that any "weaponisation" work - expertise to turn fissile material into a functioning bomb - has ceased.
They say clarifying this is also important in being able to quantify the time Iran would need to dash for a nuclear weapon, if it ever decided to do so.
But it is unclear to what extent it will form part of any final settlement between Iran and the powers - which unlike the IAEA can lift crippling sanctions on the major oil producer and therefore have more leverage in dealing with Tehran.
"Some analysts have argued incorrectly that issues like Parchin and alleged military dimensions do not matter. According to their reasoning, these issues are in the past and should be overlooked," the Institute for Science and International Security, a U.S. think-tank, said this week.
However, Peter Jenkins, a former British ambassador to the IAEA, said Iran now appeared to be in full compliance with its obligations under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and had "started to resolve residual ... questions about past nuclear-related activities and to shed light on future intentions".
A senior U.S. official said that clearing up the issue of possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear programme was "in the first instance" the IAEA's task.
"The more that Iran can do to meet their obligations with the IAEA, the better for the nuclear negotiating process around a comprehensive agreement," the U.S. official said on Feb. 17. But, "We don't want to do the job that belongs to the IAEA."
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Salesforce.com has signed a definite agreement to acquire Coolan, the developer of a platform for data center hardware analysis and optimization.
The acquisition appears to be designed to help Salesforce boost its own infrastructure for its customer relationship management software.
"Once the transaction has closed, the Coolan team will help Salesforce optimize its infrastructure as it scales to support customer growth around the world," Amir Michael, Coolan's cofounder and CEO wrote in a blog post on Thursday.
A Salesforce spokeswoman confirmed the acquisition. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Salesforce selected Amazon Web Services in May as its preferred public cloud infrastructure provider to help bring new infrastructure online in select international markets. The company said it would continue to invest in its own data centers.
Before founding the San Mateo, California, startup, Michael led the design of servers for the Facebook-backed Open Compute Project, which aims to lower the cost of hardware by collaboration on open and scalable design.
Michael said he would continue to work with the OCP after he and his team joins Salesforce as part of the proposed acquisition.
Coolan said in March that the hardware analysis technology it had released as a beta version in February last year was out of beta and was being deployed on servers of customers across a range of industry verticals.
In the post announcing the proposed acquisition, Michael talked about Salesforce using the technology internally but did not say whether the platform would continue to be offered as a product. Salesforce didn't comment beyond Michael's post.


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Accountability refers to processes or mechanisms whereby the performance of tasks or functions carried out by an individual or institution are subject to oversight or scrutiny by appropriate authorities and relevant stakeholders. Accountability has two elements: answerability and enforcement. Answerability refers to the obligation of the government, its agencies and public officials to provide information about their decisions and actions and to justify them to the public and those institutions of accountability tasked with providing oversight. Enforcement on the other hand refers to the ability of the public or the institution responsible for accountability to impose sanctions on the offending party (individual or institution).
Accountability ensures that educational institutions are complying with the established rules and regulations and that their work is being subjected to the oversight authority and/or public scrutiny. It ensures that those who have roles in different aspects of education are answerable to their actions and results. Public education is a major investment of financial and human resources and no country can afford to have a system which is not accountable. Accountability mechanisms provide the evidence that the institution is meeting its expected goals or objectives of providing quality learning. A sound accountability system also defines channels to inform the public about education quality at every level, the progress of learners, the policies under consideration, etc.
Accountability systems are typically classified into three categories. First, upward accountability refers to the processes and mechanisms whereby education providers or institutions are answerable to those above them in the education hierarchy. Second, downward accountability is the obligation that the provider or the institution has to the learners. Third, outward accountability refers to being responsible to the wider community and public at large.
One key aspect of accountability is financial accountability, which can refer to processes and mechanisms that are designed to ensure that the funds are distributed equitably, reach the intended users or beneficiaries and are used properly according to the budget. The lack of financial accountability leads to leakage, mismanagement of resources and inefficient use and it will ultimately affect quality learning. The Public Expenditure Tracking in Survey (PETS) is widely used to study the flow of funds and other resources with the aim of determining how much of government investment reaches the classroom. One example from Uganda suggests that PETS results can make an impact on system improvement provided there is strong government commitment.
Transparency is an important tool of accountability. When institutional operations are not transparent, it can increase transaction costs, reduce the efficiency of public services, distort the decision-making process and undermine social values. A transparent system promotes integrity and ethical behavior on the part of officials, which will improve the functioning of the education system. The presence of transparency enables the public to be informed of the results of its certain actions.


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Beyoncé selected "Partition" as the third single from her fifth solo album, a song that made headlines for its sexually-charged lyrics. It also caught the attention of one woman who's made some headlines of her own: Monica Lewinsky.
Bill Clinton's former mistress mentions the lyric specifically in an article she wrote for Vanity Fair about the public humiliation she's endured over the past decade. Referring to the line, "He popped all my buttons, and he ripped my blouse/He Monica Lewinsky'd all on my gown," Lewinsky clarifies, "Thanks, Beyoncé, but if we're verbing, I think you meant 'Bill Clinton'd all on my gown,' not 'Monica Lewinsky'd.'"
Monica adds, "It's time to burn the beret and bury the blue dress." She also says, "I, myself, deeply regret what happened between me and President Clinton. Let me say it again: I. Myself. Deeply. Regret. What. Happened."
The June issue of Vanity Fair will be available on newsstands May 13.
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One of Robin Williams' most memorable roles stood out not only in the minds of those who adore childhood-loving Peter Pan, but also in the memory of a young "Hook" co-star now mourning the man who inspired him.
"In a lot of ways, it was my coming out in Hollywood," said Dante Basco, who couldn't believe he was in a movie with one of the world's biggest stars at age 15.
Basco played Rufio, the lost boy who resists and then embraces the return of a grown-up Peter Pan. When the then-teenager got on set, he literally came out fighting.
"My first interaction was sword-fighting with Robin Williams," Basco said.
During long hours in the makeup room, Basco and Williams talked about poetry. It was there Basco described seeing the side of Williams the public rarely saw.
"I got to see this big crazy wild man Robin Williams on the set, and got to act with him in that sense," Basco said. "And then I got to just have really quiet time with him in the trailer, where he's way more soft-spoken, way more introspective."
Basco said Williams was very much the captain on the set, demonstrating his improvisational skills and showing him how to take command.
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"Robin really took it upon himself to put the morale of the set on his shoulders and keep everyone laughing and going," he said.
But the last 24 hours has been filled with sadness and memories.
"For our generation, it's the death of our childhood to a certain degree," he said. "(It's) like Peter Pan is dead."
When filming for "Hook" ended, Basco gave Williams a cap bearing the name of the poetry club he started with his brothers. In return, Williams game Basco Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" and a note.
"To Dante," the note read. "Here is a book full of divine inspiration...You have the same spark in you."
Basco last saw Williams at a book signing in Hollywood, and Williams wanted to know everything that was going on in his life.
"(He) was one of the most amazing actors in my lifetime," he said. "And I feel so lucky to have gotten the chance to work with him."


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All-22: What Colt Anderson Is Doing Well
Andy Reid was asked Wednesday what Colt Anderson's shown to earn one of the starting safety spots.
"We asked him to fill in the line of scrimmage and be a physical player in there and he did a nice job with that," Reid said. "We needed that at that time and so we're going to need it this week. They [the Redskins] run the football and do a good job with that so we'll leave him in that position and let him continue to do that."
In the past two games, Anderson has 19 tackles, according to team stats, and has made several plays at the line of scrimmage. Below are some examples of what he's done well – both in run support and coverage.
On one play in the red zone vs. Cincinnati, BenJarvus Green-Ellis got the ball at the 2-yard line.
It looked like he had a hole and was headed to the end zone.
But Anderson and other Eagles closed in, stuffing him for no gain.
Later in the game, Anderson starts inching towards the line of scrimmage pre-snap. You'll notice Trent Cole is lined up in the Wide-9.
But Cole doesn't rush upfield, which would have taken him out of the play. Anderson comes untouched to tackle Green-Ellis after a 1-yard run.
In coverage, Anderson hasn't been asked to do too much. On the season, the Eagles have allowed 10 pass plays of 40+ yards and 44 of 20+ yards. But the Bengals' longest pass play last week was just 19 yards. Anderson is often the top of the defense and has done a good job of not letting receivers get behind him.
He's also made some nice plays on the ball. For example, A.J. Green tried a double-move in the first half. You can see Anderson starts the play deep.
As Green makes his move past Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Anderson maintains his depth and takes a good angle to the ball.
He breaks up the pass and nearly comes up with the interception.
The Eagles have had issues with play-action all season long. Here, Anderson takes a couple steps up on the fake.
But he recovers and stays behind the receiver on the incompletion.
That discipline will be key this week against the Redskins, one of the league's best play-action teams.
Anderson has been great on kick and punt coverage since he arrived, but the free-agent-to-be is showing he can make plays on defense too.
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A low-cost laptop being developed by the Indian government in tandem with two leading Indian education and research institutions will cost US$100 when available, and not $10 as was earlier stated by the government.
A spokesman for Minister of State for Higher Education, D. Purandeswari, said on Wednesday that the price of the laptop would in fact be US$100 rather than $10.
In a transcript of the speech delivered by Purandeswari at a conference in Delhi on Tuesday, which was provided by the government's press bureau to reporters, the Minister was quoted as saying that the government aims to provide $10 laptops to students.
The transcript has been updated subsequently to reflect the new price of the laptop.
Research on the low-cost laptop is being already carried out at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras. The government did not however provide information on the specifications of the laptop, or whether the price would include a subsidy from the government.


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CHICAGO (AP) — Vernita Gray, a gay rights activist who wed her partner in Illinois' first same-sex marriage, has died at age 65.
Gray died late Tuesday of cancer at the same Chicago home where she married Patricia Ewert in late November, family friend Jim Bennett told The Associated Press. Bennett was among friends who were gathered at the home when Gray died.
Gray's failing health and her wish to marry persuaded a federal judge to order that an expedited marriage license be granted to the couple ahead of the June 1 effective date of the state's gay marriage law. A subsequent judge's ruling then paved the way for more same-sex couples to marry early in some Illinois counties.
Gray worked for gay rights for decades, advocating for same-sex marriage long before many other activists saw it as a possibility, Bennett said. To win over conservatives, she made the case that her Social Security survivor benefits should go to her partner, and her knack for working with people across the political spectrum "made everyone feel that they had a unique contribution to move us forward," Bennett said.
A former restaurant owner, Gray worked for the Cook County state's attorney's office for 18 years, assisting crime victims and witnesses.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel praised Gray's work for equality and civil rights in a statement Wednesday.
"Vernita Gray was an inspiration to all who crossed her path, from President (Barack) Obama, who knew her by name, to the victims of violence she comforted and the young people for whom she was a fierce advocate," Emanuel said. "Her legacy can be felt in the many institutions she supported and by every LGBT couple in Illinois who is now free to marry the person they love."
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, in a separate statement, commended Gray as "a passionate and driven advocate for equality in Illinois."


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July 21, 2006
Meaning of Parameters in a Google Query
Although this is a very simple search, Google adds a lot of parameters (marked with bold) to identify the source of the query, the language of the interface and the encodings. You'll obtain the same results if you type:
Let's see some of the most common parameters in a Google query:
ie = encoding of the input (default: utf-8)
oe = encoding of the output, the results (default: utf-8)
hl = language of the interface (default:en, you can try xx-bork or xx-hacker)
lr= language of results (default:en)
sourceid = type of the source (ie7, opera, navclient, navclient-ff - navclient is used for Google software like the toolbar)
client = similar to sourceid (safari, firefox-a)
rls = version of the client, the language (example: rls=GGLD,GGLD:2003-35,GGLD:en for Google Desktop)
q, as_q= query, what you type in the search box
start=number of the first result from the page (starts from 0)
num=number of results in a page
filter= 0 or 1 (hide duplicate results)
Advanced search
as_epq=exact phrase (instead of typing quotes in the query, you can use this parameter)
as_filetype= file format (example:as_filetype=pdf)
as_ft=include / exclude a file format defined with as_filetype (values: i, e)
as_qdr=date of the results (values: m3, m6, y - last 3 or 6 months, a year)
as_nlo= find numbers greater than
as_nhi= find numbers lower than (example: as_nlo=7&as_nhi=9 to search integers from 7 to 9 - alternatively, you could type 7..9 in the query)
as_occt=where can appear the words in the page (some values: any, body, url, title)
as_sitesearch= restrict to a site (example: as_sitesearch=cnn.com)
as_dt=include / exclude a domain (values: i, e)
as_rights= type of the license (for Creative Commons licenses)
safe= safe search (values: active, off)
Using these parameters you can understand better a Google query URL from your site stats and can create an advanced query without using Advanced Search dialog:
searches for "matrix 1", or "matrix 2" or "matrix 3" in the sites updated in the past 3 months and returns 25 results.
{ Idea by Corsin Camichel. }
16 comments:
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2006 at 2:45 AM
as_qdr can be used for more date types than the standard ones. Append "&as_qdr=m1" to the end of a search URL to get the last month only for example. Thought you might find that interesting.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 29, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Can you please let us a little more about filter=0, is it for duplicate content or more parameters involved. ThanksReplyDelete
The following explains the filter options:ReplyDelete
Search Protocol Reference
ie = encoding of the input (default: utf-8)ReplyDelete
filter= 0 or 1 (hide duplicate results)
as_filetype= file format (example:as_filetype=pdf)
can you give me more file formet
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- AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 6:04 AM
Hi there,ReplyDelete
Ive noticed that when googling for things in firefox, the "parameters" part is seperated by a # rather than a ? as seen in IE etc..
so rather than
Is there any reason for this?
Sometimes Google uses AJAX to load the page's content without reloading the page.ReplyDelete
Although this post is 3 yrs old its still interesting. would love to see a new similar post - using paramaters for advanced search.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Does anyone know what the tbo parameter is for? I sometimes get tbo=1 urls, but haven't found out which queries use it.ReplyDelete
"tbo" enables the search options panel (also known as search toolbelt).ReplyDelete
What are some typical URL Query Parameters to exclude in Google analytics. Sid and sesssionid make perfect sense... what else?ReplyDelete
Now with google instant they really made everything more confusing for developers like us, I think they're trying to avoid scraping by making searches more ajax based.ReplyDelete
What does parameter with rls=es.com.microsoft mean?ReplyDelete
- Siaeb KhalilMay 18, 2011 at 12:36 PM
as_nlo and as_nhi are interchanged in your listReplyDelete
Google continues changing, and we'll see more these coming days, so brace yourselves :)ReplyDelete
So many changes with Google in the past years, do these parameters still the same?ReplyDelete
Updates 2012:ReplyDelete
pws=0 no personalized search filter.
nfpr=1 no automatic spell-check guessing.
complete=0 no auto-suggest nag.


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At 5-inches, the Streak is a lot more portable than the iPad—but still not quite as pocket-friendly (lab coat-friendly?) as the iPhone. Nonetheless, that's where Dell wants to place its tablets, ramming it with a healthcare software app.
I wasn't aware of this, but it seems Dell has quite the reputation in the medical world, with its software aiding doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners with staying up-to-date with patients' medical records. They purchased Perot Systems for $3.9 billion last year, gaining the company's technology and reputation ein this area.
We've all heard the stories of doctors using iPhones, but with the Streak Dell aims to fight back, giving the tablet to doctors to test later this year. The dual cameras will supposedly be useful for recording the patient's progress, and via the app they can update their electronic medical records. [Reuters]