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Was this the week the Alt-Right died? Ramz Paul seems to think so. Spandrell offers buckets full of linguistic good sense.
Atavisionary asks, rhetorically, Is Richard Spencer controlled opposition? He's not and we should be wary of folks who say he is. But Spencer is clearly not above making unforced errors. Clearly not.
Social Pathologist recounts what he thinks is The Death of the Alt-Reich. Well, we shall see. NRx doesn't really have much riding on what amounts, in the end, to a single battle in a great war for the institutions.
Heartiste has a very refined take on Richard Spencer And His Glib Heil.
Mark Citadel finds inspiration in the infamous mullet to describe the kerfuffle: Business in the Front, Party in the Back. (And you're sure not gonna see any pics of me from the late 80s.)
Oh, and Fidel Castro finally died—prompting my favorite go-to quip: "I didn't even know he was still alive." Carlos Esteban has a fitting epitaph En la muerte de Fidel (en Ingles). He's not going to be much competition for Che.
Let's see… what else was going on?
Well… some friends in The Great White North seem to have made a pretty big splash: Northern Dawn Interviews Vice… and here Vice thought that was the other way around. Also there: Kellie Leitch Defends Trudeau Values. "Canadian values" LOL… how 'bout ones that don't sound like they were burped out last Tuesday in some corporate committee.
This was really good: Over at Future Primaeval, Warg Franklin gives the most comprehensive statement yet on The Overton Bubble.
If we interpret the actions of the consensus inside the bubble in the context of their old hegemony, they make perfect sense. When media and universities had hegemonic control over the intellectual space, an effective, if destructive, tactic was to radicalize the thing a bit to flush out the insufficiently loyal, and then purge everyone who doesn't step in line. The heretics, thus exiled, would be doomed to wander the intellectual wasteland outside of the universities, and would not be able to organize any kind of counter-thought. Thus the Overton window occasionally shifting and expelling the "bigots" was an effective means of political control.
Today, it is no longer effective; the expelled intellectuals go on thinking and publishing and working together, they just do it over the internet in an uncontrolled fashion. It's still weaker out here for the most part than inside the bubble, but that has been rapidly changing over the past few years, and we can expect the trend to continue. It is no longer effective because exclusion from the bubble, no matter how vigorous, is no longer intellectually fatal, and is even becoming liberating.
It is no longer effective, but almost by definition, those within the Overton bubble are unable to accurately perceive or understand what is happening outside the bubble, lest they be purged. And all this analysis is quite outside the bubble, so they have a hard time realizing that Overton radicalization and expulsion is no longer a viable mechanism of political control.
And there's much more there. Warg earns an ☀"Official" #NRx Best of the Week Silver Circle Award☀ from the editors for this crucial exposition.
August Rush has an excellent piece on Transgenderism: The Murder Of The Self.
Transgenderism is an act of murder; it is the murder of the Self. Their initial transition is a complete repudiation of their former being. "The old me is dead." Such pithiness! But the implication is clear; they are born anew, having washed away their natural state. In this way, the act of being transgender is a secularized, perverse form of Christian baptism. The individual emerges from their transition a new person with a "re-birth" of sorts. That's why their new identity, their new wardrobe, and particularly their new name are so important to them.
… and their new pronouns! A superb meditation from Rush and an ☀"Official" #NRx Best of the Week Honorable Mention☀.
Nick Land catches some embarrassingly retrograde devotion to globalism.
Alfred Woenselaer has a "Now that explains everything" moment in John Oliver the hypnotist. He suspects that they'll be seeking a replacement for Oliver. Alf sees Stephen Colbert as "the new flag bearer for the hip left" as The left regains balance.
Also: Alpha Case Study—Li'l Wayne… and some Australian kid.
And then Alf has a Pizzagate exposé: Demon Worship and Child Trafficking.
So is there evidence? Yes, there is a ton of evidence. It is all circumstantial evidence mind you, there are no pictures of Bill Clinton with his pants down getting sucked off by a little Haitian kid while Hillary is maniacally cackling. There might as well be though. The circumstantial evidence is overwhelming. Where there is smoke there is fire and this crime scene is akin to walking into a smoke-filled room with a gas mask on because you can't even see your own hands let alone breathe.
I confess I had not paid too much attention to the subject, because it just sounds so crazy. But I have to remember our elites really are evil people. It seems like I should be paying more.
Butch chimes in with a solid (non-hyperventilating) rundown on the subject: #PizzaGate, which was crossposted to TRS.
William Scott has a superb reflection: Reductio Obamasurdum. Obama's presidency is increasingly looking like a headstone for the Civil Rights Movement—not the blacks should care, because civil rights agitation has never really been about them. It was a Whites Only game.
So we say the right things, even believe these things, yet our unconscious actions betray a grounding racial in-group preference. Such a ground can motivate without being fully conscious. We may sublimate our ethnic intuitions, but they can never be fully stifled. They are a primal essence of our being.
And this is the folly of the multi-racial and multicultural society. It is largely a pretense. It's goodness is more hoped for than attained. Where there is success, it is inflated. And under Egalitarian Dogmatics, any successes can necessarily be spread to all of society. More, there is a moral imperative that these successes must take root everywhere. Where they fail, this is blamed on stupid or stubborn resistors who are simply wanting sensitivity and diversity training.
The committee were impressed by Scott's analysis here conferring an ☀"Official" #NRx Best of the Week Honorable Mention☀
Social Pathologist checks in with a review of George Hawley's Right Wing Critics of American Conservatism.
Bill Marchant has a bit of video, and a bit of analysis, of Duterte: Excursions Around the Right #2.
Neocolonial continues his lectures in pure neoreactionary thought with Composing Morality.
- Moving towards degeneracy is downhill though; it merely requires the removal of constraint. Moving morality towards an Order is uphill, and requires a driving force, an urgency. There is a reason morality typically becomes ordered under conditions of hardship, and disordered in the face of abundance.
- Thus to create an ordered, eucivic morality, take a group under existential threat and then provide a functional basis by which that threat can be overcome as a group.
As we've come to expect from Neocolonial he provides a mountain of meaning in a very small number of words. All the more, therefore, justifying a nod from The Committee with an ☀"Official" #NRx Best of the Week Honorable Mention☀.
Sydney Trads have up a joyously schadenfreude-filled Video: "The Biggest Media Meltdowns to Trump's Win". The Fourth Estate (in reality adjunct to First Estate) lost big time, and that alone is cause for rejoicing.
Shylock Holmes considers Chesterton's Fence and Democracy… that's Chesterton's Fence reasoning (a form of steel-manning) applied to democracy. That's flirting with heresy around here… but it's needful work, if we're to remain true to principles. As steel-men go, however, democracy proves to be not too intimidating…
Voting for candidates in an election is the fake air conditioner switch of the political world. Instead of throwing rocks at the police, or burning down the capital, or plotting a coup, people keep fiddling with their individual political thermostat. This channels their energy into harmless pursuits. But it also increases actual satisfaction, even given the current policies! Often, people aren't able to accurately perceive the world around them, so may not even know exactly if things have changed. But if they can do something, and see some minor visible effect in the world around them, such as the thermostat being higher or one of "their guys" in charge, they feel happier.
Dissenting Sociologist Doug Smythe has another absolute gem: Leftism, The Religion that Failed: A Study in Insecure Power and Social Disorganization. A really big, beautiful gem. You'll hafta RTWT, but some parts just beg to be quoted:
This secular intelligentsia and its coterie of wannabes and hangers-on, then, was birthed in the erstwhile institutional milieu of the old Brahmin or priestly caste, by a process of social speciation from the latter caste, and bears the marks of its pedigree all over it. Like priests, the secular literati are released from immediately productive forms of work in order to specialize in the use of language, above all as it pertains to the norms, rules, and laws of human conduct; in that capacity, they likewise claim a privileged and exclusive charism to distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong, and therefore likewise and naturally believe themselves rightfully paramount over the other estates of society- above all, the men of commerce and finance (Vaisya), whom they despise as rapacious, venal, and corrupt.
Sound familiar? Smythe outlines how Progressivism is a religion custom designed to destroy religion. It can't end well:
This contradiction leaves the Left in an inescapable and self-defeating paradox. Its tactics, of necessity, are overwhelmingly and self-consciously negative and destructive, critical and revolutionary, in character. Any attempt to institute Leftist dogma as a surrogate religion is thus doomed to end up in much the same place as somebody who sets out to build a new house with only the wrecking-balls, sledgehammers, and dynamite he used to demolish the old house at his disposal- tools that are all exactly as impotent to build up as they are powerful to tear down, and when deployed as instruments of order succeed only in introducing chaos (which, after all, is exactly what they're supposed to do). The Left, then, when in a priestly mood finds itself in the unenviable and ironic position of trying to exercise a form of social authority it did everything in its power to subvert and undermine, of having chopped into firewood the very cathedra on which it needs to sit.
He sees the rise of the Alt-Right as an inevitable consequence of Leftism unable to contain the critique it pioneered:
As luck would have it, the right to criticize social superiors, flaunt rules of public decorum, and insolently mock all public pieties proved irrevocably popular with the plebs, with youth and the working classes, since it legitimates and indeed, consecrates populist rebellion against elites. This consecrated rebellion, since it is every bit as much an expression of the Leftist religious imperative to transgressive "creative destruction" as anything the Left itself ever did, cannot but assume the status of sacred desecration, pious impiety, observant lassitude, and reverent blasphemy against that very religion—all as insurmountable as it is absurd in that whatever formal censure is brought to bear against the holy mutiny sanctifies it even further. The Left, then, outsmarted itself in devising a social technology so ingeniously and diabolically effective that, once set into motion, it cannot be disabled or defeated—even by its inventor. Dr. Frankenstein: meet your monster.
Anyway, there's much much more. Magisterial work from the Dissenting Sociologist… and for him, a runaway. ☀☀"Official" #NRx Best of the Week Award☀☀.
Reactionary Future has a bucket of ice-water to pour over Trumpism: Nothing to get excited about, which corresponds pretty closely to our editorial position here:
Unless Trump has a solid, extra governmental organisation, with its own security apparatus and ability to operate outside of the scope of the laws of the Republic, and it is actually organised and subject to his judgement and a clear and organised plan, all we will see is lots of screaming and noise, but nothing fundamentally done, because all the institutions are in place, the funding is still there and there is no potential for new institutions (which don't even have a guiding purpose – what is Trumpism? it seems to be bland protectionism)
Michael Rothblatt has a better name for what we call free market capitalism: Neo-mercantilism. He also comments on The error of Paleolibertarianism.
Fritz Pendleton takes a look at The Poverty Playbook. Poverty has become such a lucrative business, it incentivizes the Left to create more of it… which it did.
For those of you who have not yet figured out the trick, I will explain: the leftists have defined poverty as a percentage. This means that no matter how affluent a society becomes, no matter how much food the poor shovel in their mouths, no matter how many cars they have in their driveways, no matter how jammed packed their closets are with designer clothes — according to the left, these people are living in poverty. We have come a long way from chimney-sweeps and Chinese rice planters.
This is how we have arrived at the absurd situation where the US Census Bureau claims that 14% of America is living in poverty yet you would be hard pressed to find a poor person in America who doesn't look like a blubbery land whale. We are some of the fattest people on the planet. You would be hard pressed to find a single mother who doesn't have a TV in her home or a phone in her pocket. We are some of the most wired people on the planet. Analysts speak of American healthcare as being one of the most expensive in the world, and it is, if you are middle class. If you are poor, on the other hand, Medicaid ensures that healthcare is completely free. Compare the American so-called poverty to Haitian poverty and it is clear that there is no comparison.
Pendleton earns an ☀"Official" #NRx Best of the Week Honorable Mention☀ for his analysis here.
Finally, this week in CWNY: The Serpent Has Bared Its Fangs.
This Week in Jim Donald
Busy week for Jim this week. First, he has no certain knowledge of Trump's secret plan to defeat Isis, but it shouldn't be rocket surgery.
He has thoughts on the latest neoreactionary term of art: The Overton Bubble.
The left has weaponized self inflicted ignorance, symbolized by literally and physically turning their backs on their opponents. This weapon is apt to backfire. Not a good idea to show your opponent your back.
Jim reviews the principle of No enemies to the right.
Always criticize a fellow alt-rightist as a brother, not an enemy. If you criticize your brother, it is because you want to speak to him, and him to speak to you. If you criticize your brother, you must first be willing to learn where he is coming from, you must first want to learn where he is coming from.
This was not a paid advertisement for Duckduckgo, but maybe we should be paying them.
Finally a brief rundown thus far on the Hard core and softcore Trump appointments.
This Week in Social Matter
Ryan Landry drops his Big Think Piece™ this week: Working For Poor Governance. Front and center: San Francisco's draconian paid family leave policies, which all but assure nobody at risk of becoming a parent will every be hired in San Francisco again. But it is only the tip of the iceberg broken off a glacial shelf of progressives doubling down on solutions made necessary by their previous solutions. "The poor governance of our cities and the ruling regime's reliance on the violent underclass can never be addressed."
Anthony DeMarco, E. Antony Gray, and I are joined by Ryan Landry, Alastair Hermann, and Jean-Luc Deaux in a fun-filled, and question-answering podcast: Descending The Tower 10: Post-Election Special. In which we gloated a bit, but not too much.
Filed under, I'm glad it's just an audio podcast: Weimerica Weekly—Episode 48: Obama-Era Art.
Filed under Something Really Completely Different… Christopher Lensmann makes a smashing debut on SM with NRxWave Evolution 1: Orbital HALO Jump Over Caracas—an #NRx Mixtape of sorts, soundtrack to a plausible future story.
Apparently inspired by Lensmann's wizardry, E. Antony Gray comes on Saturday to add some poetry to bones of the story: 2067 (Halo Jump Over Caracas).
Sometimes I just step back and shake my head in awe at the latent talent that sometimes pops up around here.
This Week in 28 Sherman
Over on the home blog, SoBL considers Romney and Trump—not so much what it says about Trump (who only stands to look marvelously magnanimous), but what it says about the GOP establishment… and none of it very complimentary.
Ripped from the headlines (or was that "Fake News"), Landry has A Pizzagate Movie Idea: "Grabbed". Had me glued to the hypothetical screen. The purpose…
We want cliche action movies. We want good to triumph over evil. People have lost faith in civic institutions and the primacy of blood and family is the rising force for security and safety. There has to be a progression of sarcasticy gen-X or Millennial behavior that transforms into deadly serious parental investment and sentiment. You may say to people you'd die for them. You'd take a bullet for your buddies. Only your kids would make you kill at will. We need to meme a pizzagate revenge flick into existence. Ransom + Taken set in "Trump's America" = Grabbed.
Here he has a helpful Note On Spencer + Hysterics. Spencer is not taking the tack that Hestia society might advise him to take. Arguably, he has made some unforced errors. (I'd contend that publication of the existence of a public NPI conference, prior to the fact, is an unforced error.) None of that makes Spencer the enemy. Eyes on the enemy folks. Avoid friendly fire.
This Week in WW1 pics, SoBL has a painting "Fight In The Trenches"
This Week in Kakistocracy
Porter has some advice for a Dutch girl captured in video: They ARE Acting Normal. Along the way, he lays out a very astute version of the real (i.e., the unwritten) social contract, which includes:
Women also have obligations to certain deportment within this arrangement, though few seem to recognize the fact. In exchange for men providing a secure, accommodating environment that offers them practically unlimited latitude, women are (or more accurately were) expected to limit sexual and marriage opportunities to those men competing within the in-group social compact who actually enforce the provisions of her liberty. Sex with out-group males was tacitly considered to be an egregious cheat of the system from which the cheater continued to benefit. The implied recrimination being: You want to lie with Africans, go do it in whatever society they can maintain. Thus miscegenation was once bitterly and rightfully scorned by Western men within short living memory.
The editors awarded this one an ☀"Official" #NRx Best of the Week Honorable Mention☀.
In The Morning Ritual there's more video, illustrating there are worse ways to undertake an invasion of southern Europe. One wonders whether Italians and Arabs are distinguishable to sub-Saharan Africans. Probably not.
Porter reflects upon the importance of linguistic higher ground in A name on the breath as an arrow in the wind. For example…
When media organs dryly report that a group of neo-nazis convened at the Ronald Reagan building in downtown D.C. on Saturday they are not actually attempting to convey the time and date of a meeting. They are instead screaming fear of and hate for their enemies into the absorbent subconscious of their readers. Language carries the actual message, not the sentence's subject and predicate.
Or when Mike Pence is a bit too accomodating to a hectoring by uppity stage performers…
Diverse America: Our opponents are hate-bigots deserving only of mockery, lectures, and derision.
Legacy America: Our opponents are "what freedom sounds like." And boy do they put on a great show!
We should all understand how these linguistic contours funnel observers toward the left as surely as a gutter funnels rain off a roof. Watching these exchanges, people subconsciously internalize the meta hate/fear risk in aligning with the right. While no such risk premium is attached to the left. By the uncontested statements of both sides, the right is oppression while the left is freedom. Which do you think will exert the greater gravitational pull on millions who want only to occupy an emotional safe space? If I say you are evil as you say I'm a swell guy, don't be surprised when your children are my acolytes.
Conservatives still have a ways to go here.
And chalk this one up to Yellow Privilege, Porter catches The Economist "flummoxed by a China that is entirely disinterested in following us into the toilet swirl"… Little Trouble in Big China.
Can you imagine being so superstitious to believe that a Chinese man doesn't become non-Chinese outside China? And to imagine them as a coherent group regardless of where they reside? Who do these coolies think they are anyway, AIPAC? Listen closely, you stop being what you were once the landing gear hits the tarmac. Which is useful since members of sexual fringe groups therefore become heterosexual patriarchs upon relocating to a traditionalist society. Just as primitive African animists become enlightenment social democrats as they arrive here. It's a scientifically validated phenomenon. Just don't fly me into Homostan, por favor.
Pound the pulpit harder, Economist, weak point.
This Week in Evolutionist X
Evolutionist X, who has been going there lately, goes there again: What if Dems actually know they're lying? Then what?
Next, a slightly irreverent rewrite: Noah's Twitter Deluge. But all for a good cause:
[M]odernity is selecting for those who resist modernity
That may be the most #NRx thing I read all week.
Evolutionist X has Open Thread: Thanksgiving Version, replete with underappreciated links and smart stuff yanked up from the comboxes.
Here's a bit of inside human haplogroup baseball.
Finally for Friday, a picture rich conclusion to Exploration Friday: Russian in the New World.
This Week at West Coast Reactionaries
Testis Gratis makes an appearance over at WCR with a thoughtful and thought-provoking medidation on the quite real, but fashionably forgotten, connections between Sin and Sickness.
Kaiter Enless has a curious passage on The Æsthetic of the Machine & Mechanical Introspection in Art.
James continues his series Alt-Right Viewed From the Right, Pt. II: Retrospective. For example:
[Alt-Right] works on a contingent principle and it borrows its tactics from the Left just as much as it bastardizes traditional thought. As I mentioned in my previous article, "bastard" is the correct term for just as a man may sire, in his promiscuity, a child from someone not his spouse, so does the Alt-Right promiscuously mix noble notions from Tradition and Masculinity with the tactics, puerility, and immaturity of the Left. The irony of the Alt-Right is that it is a mongrel and all of its shouts for racial purity or racial safety ignore the impregnation of its members with tactics, underclass attitudes, and revolutionary tendencies of its enemies. Its elites and leaders pander to the jokes of its underclass and it professes no leadership of awe at the helm, but one of merely intellectual gymnastics.
Harsh… but fair.
This Week Around The Orthosphere
Briggs' book on Uncertainty suffers another devastatingly awesome review. And he's over at The Stream picking apart the Scientists (who) Claim the Children of Gay Couples Turn Out Better.
Briggs' profile as An Author qualified him for this interview: In Which I'm Interviewed About Trump's Victory & Free Speech.
This was wonderful for Thanksgiving Day: Old Lodge Skins' Prayer Of Thanksgiving. And here he offers some important corrections to Asimov's Cult Of Ignorance. American ignorance is really nothing to write home about… until you force people to vote on something. The wisdom of crowds is a truly amazing phenomenon, until you realize all the places that the rule doesn't apply.
Dalrock finds a glimmer of forthright honesty about A cold calculation in nuking your marriage:
Since there is by design no attempt in our system to determine if the man being punished actually deserves to be punished, the only conservative defense of this system is a claim that no sane woman would do this unless pushed to the limits by a truly bad man. Although the system is designed to provide a strong incentive for wives to eject husbands from the family, conservatives vehemently argue that following this route creates so much hardship for a wife that no formal protections against abusing the system are required.
He also puts together a wealth of data and analysis in The rational response to high divorce rates.
Pat Buchanan has thoughts on the Hamilton Cast's shakedown attempt on Mike Pence and much more in
The Long War of the Trump Presidency.
Also at Imaginative Conservative a blast from the not-too-distant past: Anthony Esolen's 2012 classic The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims. At least one of them.
And this was quite good: How Liberals Abuse Language.
Bonald returns as his usual, fantastic formalist self: What's wrong with being ruled by the New York Times? Everything that is wrong with it has nothing to do per se with being ruled by the New York Times. This is delicious:
Conservatism is metaphysical politics, in that it refuses to build a political order out of mere neutral procedure, independent of the truths about God, morality, and human flourishing. It is acceptable for us to say that rule by the NYT is unacceptable because the ideology taught by the NYT is false and immoral. Nevertheless, in the case of rule by the press, the reactionary's objection is to the procedure itself. A clerical democracy, in which the episcopate took over the NYT, would have many of the same fundamental vices as the current system. I suspect, what's more, that the episcopate itself would soon take on the same vices as the current NYT, that rule by control of popular opinion is less like a neutral technology and more like the Ring of Power, which soon remakes any who wield it according to its own malevolent essence.
A "clerical democracy" sounds just about like what we do have right now. Sans the pointy hats. And sans the formal power, which is the very crux of the issue:
One strong objection to rule by the press is that it means power without responsibility. The press does not officially rule, so it has no official responsibility for the outcomes of the policies it advocates. Unofficial rule is irresponsible by definition. Politicians have often been shamed for failed policies and lost wars, but when has a newspaperman ever lost status for having advocated a ruinous policy? Even in the days of absolute monarchy, the idea of a power behind the throne was always a menacing one. It could be assumed that the over-powerful minister or favorite mistress would pursue private interests rather than the common good. Why expect anything different, when such persons aren't even supposed to be responsible for the common good? The consensus of mankind is for responsible government, even when accountability is only to God.
The Committee is happy to bestow on Bonald the rights & privileges of the ☀"Official" #NRx Best of the Week Silver Circle Award☀.
Unorthodoxy unearths: We Don't Need White People Running DNC. Sure. Keep shooting yourselves in your oh-so-very cafe olé foot. Also there: Turns out the Chinese Hate Western Cucks Too.
At The Orthosphere proper, J. M. Smith wonders Is the Orthosphere Alt-Right?
The Orthosphere is not Leftist because Leftism is inherently secular and egalitarian. We do not deny that there are genuine Christians who think that they are Leftists, but put these down as cases of unresolved cognitive dissonance. As the epigram on our masthead affirms, we believe that the order of things is hierarchical, that the apex of this hierarchy is transcendent, that denial of this transcendent apex must result in a collapse of the order of things into a tohu va bohu of comprehensive equality, and that such a collapse is a consummation richly not to be desired.
Obviously, this does not mean that we deny the fact of equality where equality in fact exists. What we deny is that equality can be made to exist, and that, if equality could be made to exist, its making would improve rather than degrade the world. We observe that the story of Creation that we receive from Genesis is fundamentally a story of creation by differentiation of the primordial indifference and equality of tohu va bohu into light and dark, Heaven and earth, land and water, man and woman, obedience and disobedience, innocence and Fall.
This Week in Arts & Letters
Chris Gale offers a rare peek at the poetry of C. S. Lewis: Against too many writers of science fiction. Make that peeks (plural): Against modernism, not the modern and rather tongue-in-cheek Evolutionary Hymn. And here is some John Donne to go with that: To your scattered bodies Go.
Over at City Journal, John Tierney has accounts from The Real War on Science. It will come as no surprise to our readers, but it's nice to see it laid out so well:
The only successful war on science is the one waged by the Left.
Also there: Big Talk, Small Action: Washington claims to love vocational training, but its funding priorities suggest otherwise.. Vocational training is so… vulgar. And it keeps people safely away from indoctrination classes. But yeah, basically, the one thing in education that would actually be useful is the one thing we don't do. Because dirty fingernails.
Also there, some good commentary on the craft beer revolution (and a book review): Land of the Free, Home of the Brews
This Week… Elsewhere
Lawrence Murray has a plan to Nationalize Twitter. Since I support all media being organs of the state, it's difficult to oppose the idea—even if I support it for largely orthogonal reasons. Murray also has a plan for the Amerikaner Free State. It's too much too soon, I think. More and more on that subject: Amerikaner Free State+ [Thicc Nationalism Edition].
TUJ reads the tea leaves regarding European Nationalism in the Age of Trump. He also has some kind words for Infrastructure's Place in Hamiltonian Capitalism.
AMK has another aphorism. Women even conform to bragging about not conforming.
Lue-Yee has a pithy From Distributism to Better Things. I won't it spoil it for ye. Michael Rothblatt minces even fewer words on the subject: Distributism as crypto-Communism.
More work on sovereignty theory from GA Blog: Sovereignty, Difference, Reciprocity, Nature, Value.
An Heartiste commentator has an excellent idea of what to do with NPR.
Quas Lacrimas takes the wayback machine to Gilded Age Ethnic Politics and can't help but notice a mitre-clad elephant in the Democratic room. Also a pretty solid analysis of the Alt-Right's post-election blues: Winning and its complications.
Peppermint sounds calm and rational with The Left is the Institutions.
Faith & Heritage has even more good news from Poland. And interesting that such a vehemently Calvinist site would give it the time of day.
Malcolm Pollack is reading Weaver's Ideas Have Consequences On The Nature Of Things and finds tons of good stuff.
Lulach has a lesson in Invisible Hand Theorizing: Hoop Dreams.
Welp… that's about all I had time for. Watch the friendly fire: Debate publicly, criticize privately. Keep on reactin'! Til next week, NBS… Over and out!!


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BMC may soon produce power from Middle Vaitarna Dam
The state government has assured the municipal commissioner that they will grant permission to the corporation's plan to generate electricity from the Middle Vaitarna Dam
There is a ray of hope for the BMC's ambitious plan of electricity generation from Middle Vaitarna Dam, as the state government has agreed to grant it permission. Earlier, the government had denied permission despite several attempts by the BMC to seek it. According to a source, the state has assured BMC chief Sitaram Kunte on Wednesday that they will grant permission. If this happens, BMC will be the first civic body in India to generate electricity.
The Middle Vaitarna dam during construction. File pic
The project
For four years, a BMC- appointed consultant has been trying to get permission from the state government for a hydropower project on the Middle Vaitarna Dam, but in vain. Kunte even wrote to the state seeking permission for the project after completing construction in 2012. Having got no approval, the civic body recently decided to scrap the project and even sent a proposal for this to the Standing Committee. However, the committee sent back the proposal, asking for more details of the project. Meanwhile, the state government changed its opinion on the project.
A source from the Water Special Project (WSP) Department said, "The state government has assured the municipal commissioner that they will give the nod as soon as possible. The commissioner conveyed this to us. However, the written order from the state is yet to be received." If this project gets the nod then the corporation will be able to generate 25 MW of electricity which could be sold.
BMC had constructed the state's tallest dam, 102.4 metres high, called Middle Vaitarna in 2012. From day one, it was keen to start a hydropower project. The civic body even invested R10 crore on setting up infrastructure for the power plant..
The BMC had appointed M/s Trigon Consultants to prepare a feasibility report for the project and implement it accordingly. The consultant was asked to carry out a geological and technical survey, prepare a financial feasibility report, seek permission from the state government, and monitor the project work.
In 2011, the state rejected BMC's proposal to allow it to construct the power project saying power generation is not in its limit and it should stick to construction of the dam. Instead, they would appoint a consultant for the project.
The BMC's consultant had carried out the first two jobs successfully. The state government then awarded the work to another private firm to check its feasibility.


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Randwick Library
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RANDWICK LIBRARYRandwick City Council Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Belmore Road, Randwick NSW 2031 900 sqm Interior Design and Construction Documentation Construction completed September 2009
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- Everything is perfect. Staff, library and all amenities. I love the library now. Gaye
- What a brilliant place!
- Wow what a change, the new look is super but the friendly staff are the same. Thank you for help and smiles.
- Brilliant – wonderful and very helpful staff!
- It looks so full of space, but apparently there's more books than before – Well Done.
- Fabulous concept well realized – love the colour, the natural light and the sophistication of the lamps on the front desks. Congratulations all.
- Wow! This is just great what you have done. Gail
- Fantastic! Sarah age 12
- I like the horse Luci 4
- We are going to come a lott!!!! (sic)
- The flashes(sic) library I've ever seen!
- Better than Borders congratulations best library in Randwick City. Marie
- 110%
- We are loving the new library and enjoying the holiday program for kids. Well done everyone! Savina, Lucette et Viviene
- I'm amazed at the transformation. Denise
- Looking forward to coming here! It looks fantastic! Great job! Michelle and Steph
- One of its kind, absolutely wonderful, Jackie!!
- Great concept, love the design and space. Claude
- What a beautiful and functional space. Congratulations Linda
- Spectacular. A wonderful space. Congratulations. Meredith
- Fantastic – colour, space, equipment. All the best. Julie
- This is a lovely space and a wonderful modern library. Sarah
- Magnificent light-filled illuminating library
- Development of the design brief, with extensive consultation with the Council and the Staff team as well as a series of public and neighbourhood consultation meetings and workshops.
- Planning options for Development Application approval.
- Collection Analysis, feasibility and projections, space allocation analysis.
- Design and Documentation of the Interior architecture.
- Consultation during tendering process.
- Ongoing consultation during construction.
Randwick City Council is in the process of refurbishing their existing Library, within the Royal Randwick Shopping Centre. The new library has an up market feel with many lounging and display areas, all zoned to reflect the targeted audience. The premises accommodate new offices, meeting rooms and specially designated children's and youth areas.
Some of the key objectives were:
- To provide natural lighting to the library.
- To maximize the Library's exposure from the retail areas of the Shopping Centre, and open up the library into adjacent circulation areas.
- To create an identity for the Library by linking its design and finishes to local landmarks that the users relate to.
- To provide cutting edge technology for patrons and staff members within a warm and friendly environment.
- To provide a welcoming focal point for the lounging areas by not using regimented shelving layouts.
- To provide a flexible variety of study and meeting options for patrons.
- Re location of the Early Childhood Centre, providing private entrance and independent opening hours.
- Warm and friendly environment within a cutting edge use of technology and materials.
- Focal point created by the use of radial shelving layout and overhead skylight.
- Natural lighting provided to lounging and reading areas.
- Flexible Meeting Rooms catering for group studying, training, functions and children's activities.
- Openness to circulation areas adjacent to Library by the use of full height glazed perimeter walls.
- Purpose designed areas for Young Adults, Children and Seniors, with ergonomically correct furniture and design features.
- Specifically designed mural incorporating historical, geographical and social landmarks that identify the Randwick area and its people.


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Saturday, June 30th
Rythm and Booms!
It's Madison's largest fireworks show – and more at Warner Park.
9AM – 10PM, you can see more here
Dane County Humane Society's Kid's Extravaganza!
Remember Miss Sarah's Puppy Party? We still get emails about fun things there like this!
Kids 4+, 1-4PM, Face Painting, Water Games, Bouncy House, etc. See more HERE
The Dane County Farmer's Market on the Square!!!!
Squeaky Cheese Curds, Baked goods, spring produce AND the beautiful downtown Madison – what more could you ask for?
Chemistry Fun at UW Space Place
Space Place family workshops are offered every Saturday at 10 a.m. for children ages 6-10 and their parents. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required for any of the workshops but attendance is LIMITED to the first 50 people. This weekend: Ketchup Divers – how to make ketchup packets dive and return on command! -See more HERE.
Space Place is at 2300 S Park St, in the Villager Mall, just north of the Beltline Highway.
Visit the UW Geology Museum
1215 W. Dayton St., 262-2399, http://www.geologymuseum.org/ (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.) —Besides its extensive mineral, rock and fossil collections behind glass, kids can touch rocks from a time when there were volcanoes in Wisconsin, see rocks and minerals that glow, and stand under huge mastodon tusks. Great for those like my daughter who want to be a Paleontologist!
Sunday, July 1st
How about cooling off at the Middleton Splash Pad?
6300 Mendota Ave, 10am-7pm and FREE!
It's a fully accessable water playground. See more HERE
The Memorial Union Terrace
They always seem to have something fun going on there – music, Babcock ice cream, etc and there is no charge!
Last time we went there were FREE crafts, a GIANT inflatable Bucky, Balloon animals and an outdoor brat stand (not FREE).
Look for the big orange chair and turn it into a photo-op like we did with Miss Sarah and the peanut of Ashely from Coupons for Wisconsin already this summer!
Go Bowling!
Kid's Bowl FREE is up and running for the summer! Check more out HERE. This is a nice ting to have, just in case the weather is less than nice out.


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District 9's Dark Knight-style viral marketing helps it stand out
IN WHAT is rapidly becoming a more and more crowded marketplace, new sci-fi films have to try something different to stand out – and District 9 has learned that lesson well.
The previously low-profile film has been attracting some serious heat in America with its clever campaign says Sci-Fi Scoop, asking people to report aliens should they see them, and warning them not to pick any up.
I love all that breaking the fourth wall shit, and while spreading buzz through word of mouth in the real world can be a risky business, when it is done well it pays off massively.
The best example I can think of recently was the campaign for the Dark Knight, which went into viral overload and made millions of people around the world feel part of the film months before it came out. The result was a massive surge of goodwill from a super-charged audience to whom the film had a direct connection with.
If they can hoover up a share of that action, I am sure the people behind District 9 – producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp – will consider it money well spent and more films will look to move away from more traditional ideas.
We live in an ever more connected world with more and more tools to link up with people from every corner of the globe, the idea of which was science fiction only a few years ago.
While those tools can be used for real good – like Twitter's coverage of the aftermath of the Iranian election – I'm all in favour of using it for relatively frivolous stuff like this too. Your thoughts?
While you're pondering, here's the trailer and the original film it is based on.


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Sharing Plan Approved in Toyota Litigation
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A federal judge has approved an information sharing plan in the litigation involving defective Toyota vehicles.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defense council for the automaker will now be able to share information, including documents and depositions, throughout the discovery process. Both sides now have a 100 day window to exchange information.
Hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against Toyota which may end up costing the motor company $4 billion. These hundreds of cases have been consolidated in a single Orange County, CA federal court.
Toyota recalled 8.5 million vehicles beginning in October of 2009, the largest global recall in history. Prius Hybrid, Camry, and Lexus sedans were recalled due to defective accelerator gas pedals, brake systems, and floor mats
Toyota was fined $16.4 million dollars by the US government because of the faulty vehicles.
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text: okay, so I've got a bunch of pics to show, be warned. no surprise guess "what's in the box" strip show stuff, jumping directly to the modeling pics. forgive the blue sticky sheets, I got it last week (@ Vegas for xmas!) and only got a chance to take pics after my vacation was over. Still trying to decide whether I want to keep it or not...Please take a look at the pics and let me know if you think the bottom width of the bag is too much on my frame (I'm bordering petit at 5'4"). I was going in to purchase the Suhali l'epanoui pm (no more GM ) but there was just the sienne color and I really wanted a white or black one. I've asked the SA at the Vegas and SF stores and there are only a handful of single l'epanoui pm at various stores which the SA said were probably displays that are not going to be in perfect condition. bummer! I have quite a bit of store credit that I have to use up by late summer before it vanishes into LV ether (btw, how can they take your money and keep it if you don't use it within 1 yr! That is just so unfair, what if I didn't like anything in this season/year but end up liking something else later, my money is gone!). DH has been pushing me to use it up and he's asked me to go into LV at every chance possible. So the SA showed me Le Confidant and DH was like, get it get it. LOL. I've been wanting an azur soufflot forever but of course, LV doesn't make it (yet)! I tried on the black epi soufflot but the leather handles just felt very hard. btw, I'm a shoulder bag kinda gal. So, what do you think? To me this style of bag should be a bit smaller so that it looks lady-like and dainty, but on me, it kinda looks bulky, doesn't it? And I'm wearing winter coats/scarfs in these pics! Does this purse look good w/ black outfits as well as white? I wore both color coats so I can get a good visual. Some of the pics, the purse looks nice on me (not too big) but others pics it looks bulky and big...I don't know. I'm torn between returning it and seeing what may be coming out in the late summer for the suhali/epi/azur lines that I may like more or just keeping this one (and using up the credit I have in the store already). I saw some of the photos from the upcoming season; as colorful/playful as those bags are, I'm gonna pass on those. Any helpful suggestions? Oh btw, for those who have suhali (esp. in white), how likely does color clothing/furnishings rub off onto the white leather? Should I worry about that or is it pretty much as carefree as epi ivorie? For those who have Le Confidant, does your bag tend to tip forward b/c of the front pocket and handles that seem to be placed a bit further back? When I first picked up Le Conf by the handle, it looked/felt like it was tipping forward and that's with nothing in it! TIA!


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Summer Rolls with Mango, Lime & Mint Dipping Sauce
29 Apr
In anticipation of wearing way fewer clothes a few weeks from now, I decided to make the healthy summer rolls in vegan triathlete Brendan Brazier's Thrive Energy Cookbook. They combine cooling cucumber; tangy mango and papaya; and sweet, crunchy carrots; with fresh mint, basil and cilantro. They come with a mango, lime and mint dipping sauce that you'll just want to drink from the bowl.


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If your bedroom could benefit from a new look, why not try going coastal? I find the coastal decorating style to be perfect for bedrooms, as it is very relaxed and peaceful. After all, who doesn't feel more relaxed after spending a day at the beach? If a beach-themed space sounds perfect to you, simply follow these quick decor ideas and suggestions for using coastal decor and making it work!
1. Don't be afraid of the color white
White is often thought of as boring or even intimidating in some cases, but with the right accessories, it's actually very calming and sophisticated. Consider using white or a similar pale neutral as the dominate color in your bedroom. White linens and walls, when complemented with texture and pops of color, can help you feel instantly at peace every time you enter the room.
2. Choose accessories made from natural materials
The coastal style is heavily influenced by the outdoors, so bring elements of nature into your bedroom with natural-fiber accessories. A sisal or jute rug, a wicker chair and a burlap bin are all great ways to incorporate nature into your interior design.
3. Add a whimsical touch with beach-themed decor
You don't have to actually live on the coast to decorate your bedroom with beachy accessories. No matter where you're from, you'll feel close to the ocean with seashells, star fish and jars filled with sand placed strategically around your room. If you wish to create a more nautical theme, hang up stylish pictures of sailboats and use navy to add color to your space.
4. Keep the room from getting cluttered
You want your room to feel open and breezy, just as though you were at the beach. Be careful not to overcrowd your space with too many accessories, and make sure to develop a great organizational system that allows you to keep your bedroom tidy.
5. Let in as much natural light as you can
A cloudy day at the beach isn't nearly as rejuvenating or energizing as a sunny one. Open your curtains during the day to let in natural light. For cloudy days, make sure you have enough artificial lighting to prevent your bedroom from becoming too dark.


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Montreal minimalist cold wave band Automelodi just released their self-titled debut LP on Wierd Records (a label you should definitely look into if you like this kind of music). They have a pair of NYC shows for you to check out this week. Dates below. Enjoy the new video for opening track "Schema Corporel".
Automelodi live dates:
7/21 Home Sweet Home, NY
7/23 Glasslands, BK
8/3 Glasslands, BK (dj set)


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Details about my work experience, accomplishments and skills.
Here are just a few examples of writing projects that I've worked on over the years. If you would like to see others, just let me know.
Proposal and Profile
Awarded a six-figure contract with the State of Michigan with this proposal and profile targeted to meet the specific requirements established by the state for a high-end, boutique, technical services provider that specializes in delivering project management/business analysis on complex, multi-year, multi-million dollar, high visibility projects for state government.
Documentation Template and Standards
Developed and delivered a versatile document template to be used for the IT shared services group for a $4.8 billion women's retail apparel company with 6 brands to document standard operating procedures, runbooks, training documents, and more to be used for corporate SharePoint sites. This document also includes documentation process, document naming conventions and guidelines on how to use the template.
Technical Installation Guide
Wrote this technical manual for one of my employers for the installation of a data mediation product on an IBM-AIX platform.
Handled all aspects of this project, the writing, design and layout of this brochure. It was the cornerstone of a campaign to attract new students in the Central Ohio area to the client's adult education program.
Process Management Memo
Designed the template for these memos as well as worked with the Subject Matter Experts to define this process and document it.
eBook – Intro and First Two Chapters
Wrote, designed the layout for the book, worked with writers to get permission to include their stories in the book to use as examples of writing techniques, and worked with a designer to create the cover for the book.
Marketing Copy – Product Label
Wrote label copy for this product, worked with a graphic designer to develop the logo and overall look of the product line and created unique content for these creativity tools. There are 4 different products in the JumpStart Jar line with 1 more in progress.
Video Script
Wrote this script for a historical retrospective on the buildings of the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, researched the history surrounding the property and family, as well as conducted interviews that were videotaped as part of an educational video played in the DAC gallery.
Marketing Copy
Wrote this copy for the client's annual campaign to recruit new members and coordinated content with the project managers and board members for this deliverable.
White Paper
This was written at the request of a leading IT release management automation provider to support their webinars and online content
User Guide (first three chapters)
Wrote this user guide for a trouble ticket manager function for the Lucent ACTIVIEW suite of products. Created the template for this product as well as a style guide for keeping all of the documentation for these products consistent.
Flow Chart
This is one of many flow charts developed that documented work process flow and then expanded into standard operating procedures and training materials.
User Guide
This is a user guide for contextual-based help for the ComverseONE product.


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Kumkum Bhagya Latest News: Abhi (Shabbir Ahluwalia) decides to marry Pragya (Sriti Jha) to give father's support to Pragya's child
The upcoming episode of Zee TV show Kumkum Bhagya will bring in major twist as Aaliya (Shikha Singh) and Tanu (Leena Jumani) will get major setback with Pragya's (Sriti Jha) fake pregnancy plan. It is seen that Aaliya Tanu and Pragya are in cat - mouse chase to get Abhi (Shabbir Ahluwalia) and after Aaliya - Tanu's plan of getting Pragya kidnapped and killed getting failed, Pragya will strike against Aaliya - Tanu in her smart pregnancy plan. As known, Abhi manages to rescue Pragya from her kidnapping by getting shot himself, and then convinces Pragya to come back to Mehra House. Pragya starts feeling unwell and after coming back, she faints. Worried for Pragya, Abhi immediately calls the doctor, who upon checking Pragya, informs everyone that Pragya is pregnant. This is a shocker for everyone, as Dadi knows that Pragya and Abhi have not consummated their marriage. Aaliya and Tanu too get a shock but they try to defame Pragya's character. Apparently, Pragya is playing the same trick on Abhi that Tanu used on him. Tanu's pregnancy had led to Abhi taking decision of marrying her despite Abi and Pragya being married. Pragya will make the drama of being alone with her unborn baby, while Abhi will get strong feelings for Pragya. Abhi will decide to be with Pragya in her pregnancy and hence Abhi will decide to marry Pragya and thereby give his name to Pragya's child. Tanu and Aaliya will get a major setback with Abhi's decision. Keep reading this space for more updates on Kumkum Bhagya.
Also Read: http://tvserialnews.com/kumkum-bhagya-aaliya-traps-pragya-in-pregnancy-defamation-trap/


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Moby is a big fan of Mike Rowe, the former host of TV's Dirty Jobs. To say he is down to earth and has a great head on his shoulders is an understatement. The man should be elected to office, but we don't deserve him.
He has a foundation, mikeroweWORKS, that gives full scholarships to youths willing to work hard and learn a trade. There are literally millions of jobs in this country, the USA, that are high paying but go unfulfilled due to a lack of trained, qualified professionals. And Mike is trying to help America and young people by providing training, all expenses paid. A great American. Continue reading »


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Northumberland Cinemas, Theatres, Concert venues, Ballet, Opera, Outdoor Music events etc...
Maltings Theatre and Cinema
Eastern Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1AJ
A 327 seat theatre, with year round performances. Also a new world class black studio with seating for 75 called the Heny Travors Studio. There is also an cinema. The theatre shows plays, live music and dance performances, stand up comedy. The Arts Centre holds exhibitions, classes, courses and art workshops. There is a cafe, bar and restaurant located on site. Wheelchair access to all areas and facilities for the hearing impaired. Open Monday to Friday, 10am - 8pm.
Alnwick Playhouse
Bondgate Without Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66
The Playhouse is now the major centre for all aspects of the arts with a programme of drama, dance and all types of music. A bar is open during performances and at other selected times. Wheelchair access all areas.
Sunderland Empire Theatre
High West Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1
Showcasing season-after-season of record-breaking smash hits from West End musicals to opera and ballet; comedy to kids shows.
The Journal Tyne Theatre
Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Grade 1 listed theatre hosting a variety of events from opera to theatre shows, comedy to pantomimes, concerts to conferences.
Theatre Royal
100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne &
Wear, NE1 6BR
One of the most exciting and successful theatres in Britain, hosting the best entertainment from around the world - from great drama, comedy, dance and music to pantomimes.
Whitley Bay Playhouse
Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26
Whitley Bay Playhouse is a theatre and cinema offering a wide range of entertainment, including comedy, dance, drama, musicals, jazz and films.
The Forum Cinema
The Forum, Market Place, Hexham, Northumberland,
Tyneside Cinema
10, Pilgrim St, Tyneside, Newcastle Upon Tyne,
Tyne & Wear, NE1 6QG
Odeon Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Gate, Newgate St, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne
& Wear, NE1 5TG
UCI-United Cinemas International (UK) Ltd
Russell Way, Metrocentre, Gateshead, Tyne &
Wear, NE11 9YZ
UGC Cinemas
Abingdon Way, Boldon Leisure Park, Boldon
Colliery, Tyne & Wear, NE35 9PB


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Dalyan Riverside Town: Mulga Province, Turkeywritten by squamy on 2011-10-28 #places
Dalyan is a beautiful riverside town in Mulga Province, Turkey. Located near the more popular tourist resorts of Maramaris and Fethiye, Daylan is a small tourist resort famous for loggerhead sea turtles,stunning scenery, and tasty Turkish meals. Read more after the jump...3 Share Tweet
Hyde Park, Londonwritten by squamy on 2011-08-14 #places
Hyde Park, a central London sanctuary that allows you to get away from city life and take a relaxing stroll amongst stunning greenery.2 Share Tweet
Off the Beaten Track:Camden Townwritten by squamy on 2011-08-14 #places
Famous for it's markets and alternative scene, Camden Town offers unique shopping and is a great place to visit for a day out. Buy why not wander away from all the main attractions and find your own little unique piece of Camden Town?3 Share Tweet
Doubles With You: Homer and Squamywritten by squamy on 2011-07-15
Double the fun! See what happens when a roll of film takes an Irish Fed 5c journey and then lands in a Sprocket Rocket in the Lake District.3 Share Tweet
Mail Order Processing from the London Lomo Labwritten by squamy on 2011-06-21 #gear
You may have heard the excellent news that Lomography's LomoLabs are now offering a mail order film developing service. Finally a place that truly understands how to treat your analogue photos to perfection! I've used the LomoLab by mail service at the London store a few times now, see the results after the jump!2 12 Share Tweet
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When visiting London there is only one place that all Lomographers must pay a visit to! The Lomography Gallery Store on Newburgh St., Soho. The London Lomography Mecca!2 10 Share Tweet
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Tardebigge Locks, also known as the Tardebigge Flight is the longest flight of locks in the UK. There are 30 narrow boat locks spread over two-and-a-quarter miles of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.2 Share Tweet
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Camden Town: a unique experience in northwest London offering markets, bars, and a hustle and bustle like no other! It is an amazing place to visit whilst in London. It oozes entertainment and offers a large variety of markets, bars and restaurants all pulled together by one amazing atmosphere.5 7 Share Tweet
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A beautiful little parish in the Eden Valley where walking, eating, and relaxing are paramount. Ravenstondale is a picturesque little village that sits on the Upper Eden Valley close to the Lake District National Park.1 4 Share Tweet
Lomography X-Pro Chrome - A World of Colours!written by squamy on 2011-01-29 #gear
Great results from this versatile 35mm film, the latest baby in Lomography's ever growing film collection.1 8 Share Tweet
Buxton - Derbyshirewritten by squamy on 2010-12-08 #places
Buxton sits on the edge of the Peak District, a popular Spa Town in Derbyshire, England. It is a location with stunning architecture and offers lots to do. It is also the home of the famous "Buxton" Mineral Water and more popularly known as "the gateway to the Peaks".1 5 Share Tweet
Broadway Villagewritten by squamy on 2010-11-14 #places
Broadway is a quintessential English village nestled beneath the Worcestershire Hills of Cotswolds. Not only is it very historic but it has also emerged as a very popular center for the arts. It's an excellent place for a day trip as it is also full of wonderful little shops, bars, and restaurants that make for great subjects - and backdrops for photos.2 11 Share Tweet
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Considered to be one of the most picturesque public spaces of its type in the West Midlands, Lickey Hills Country Park is set in the heart of the Lickey Hills woods.2 4 Share Tweet
Hanbury Hallwritten by squamy on 2010-06-04 #places
A large country estate in Worcestershire. Fruit gardens, grove, orangery, orchard,bowling green and 400 acres of park. Perfect for a picnic.3 7 Share Tweet
Warwick Castlewritten by squamy on 2010-05-07 #places
A spontaneous trip to Warwick Castle on the banks of the Avon. A glorious sunny Sunday in April.7 7 Share Tweet


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Acupuncture, a traditional healing art surviving over four millennia, has its roots in indigenous Chinese Daoism.1 Although modern acupuncturists disregard Daoist philosophy, needling itself has never lost its basis of naturalness and simplicity. Acupuncture was fostered in the oriental world and reached many Western nations as a treatment for various chronic conditions, particularly pain. Evidence from several models has shown the analgesic effect of acupuncture, and yet there is no complete picture of how the needle works locally.
Recently, it was shown that acupuncture employs adenosine as a mediator for local pain control.2 ,3 Adenosine, a purine nucleoside, is present in large amounts only in response to needle stimulation at particular acupuncture points. Adenosine and its interaction with adenosine receptor A1 seems to blunt pain sensations. Since the physiological half-life of adenosine is extremely short (a few seconds in human plasma),4 its natural action is transient. Blockade of enzyme-induced degradation of adenosine via deoxycoformycin can prolong the regional accumulation of adenosine and promote the antinociceptive effect.3 Since a short course of traditional acupuncture can provide longlasting remission of pain,5 the adenosine-mediated effect cannot be the complete explanation of acupuncture analgesia.
Ling Shu (the Spiritual Pivot), the earliest written teachings on acupuncture, contains descriptions of the same acupuncture point being used for acupuncture or for bloodletting treatment.6 It has been suggested that acupuncture points represent loci where needles can easily access the vascular network.7 Moreover, in a study using a model of neuropathic pain in rats, non-responders to electroacupuncture-induced antiallodynic effects exhibited low expression of haemoglobin β chain in comparison with responders.8 Until now, haemoglobin β chain-associated analgesia has not been considered as a mechanism for acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a series of procedures involving insertion of one or more fine needles into strategic sites and subsequent stimulation of the retained needles by hand. Minor damage is caused by needle manipulation. On needling, erythrocytes may escape through gaps in small vessel walls. Then, manual stimulation might elicit bleeding around the needle, even if it is not clinically apparent. Recently, erythrocytes have been shown to be signalling cells for production and excretion of analgesic peptides.9 The haemorphin family is a spectrum of sequentially overlapping peptides originating from proteolysis of the haemoglobin β chain. The analgesic effect of haemorphins is mediated through the opioid pathway. Mechanical trauma to erythrocytes increases the level of haemorphins in patients undergoing haemodialysis, open-heart surgery or cerebrovascular haemorrhage.10 ,11 Haemorphin can have sustained effects (hours to days),12 and thus, we propose that haemorphin may be involved in acupuncture analgesia.
We hypothesise that a fine needle enhances the release of erythrocyte-derived haemorphins (figure 1). Acupuncture is regarded as a positive trauma giving individuals the opportunity to stimulate their innate antinociceptive response. Haemorphin-mediated local analgesia adds a fresh dimension to the possible mode of action of acupuncture.
Contributors CZS, QWW and CCS conducted the study and wrote the paper. CZS revised the final version of the manuscript.
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This paper investigates the use of a hierarchy of Neural Networks for performing data driven feature extraction. Two different hierarchical structures based on long and short temporal context are considered. Features are tested on two different LVCSR systems for Meetings data (RT05 evaluation data) and for Arabic Broadcast News (BNAT05 evaluation data). The hierarchical NNs outperforms the single NN features consistently on different type of data and tasks and provides significant improvements w.r.t. respective baselines systems. Best result is obtained when different time resolutions are used at different level of the hierarchy.
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The Ultimate Guide to Running Lingo
If you have ever spent time talking with a seasoned runner, you might have left the conversation scratching your head. Acronyms, strange-sounding words, and abbreviations fill the lexicon of the average runner. The ultimate guide to running lingo is presented here.
Aerobic training refers to any run or workout that targets the cardiovascular system and slow twitch muscle fibers. Long runs, easy days, and strength-building workouts such as tempo runs and mile repeats are all considered aerobic. Oxygen is the main source of fuel.
Anaerobic, on the other hand, refers to workouts that utilize fast-twitch muscle fibers where the body does not rely on oxygen consumption for fuel. Anaerobic workouts are any high-intensity repeats that are shorter than 2 minutes in duration.
An Athena runner is a female who weighs more than 150 lbs and competes in a race. Like age group awards, there is a separate category in most races for Athena runners.
A Beer Mile is a race where beer is consumed intermittently during the competition. There are strict rules that must be followed in order for a true beer mile to have occurred. Before each lap of the mile (4 laps on a track = one mile), a 12 oz beer with a minimum of 5% alcohol by volume must be consumed. Any athlete who vomits must run a penalty lap at the end.
A Bib number is the identifying race number that must be worn during competition. These are typically held in place on the front of the chest with safety pins, however, occasionally bibs must be displayed below the waist or on the back.
Body Glide is a petroleum jelly-like body lubricant that prevents chafing (see chafing below).
BQ stands for "Boston Qualifier." The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the country with strict entry standards. Runners chase Boston qualifying times throughout the year in order to compete in this Patriot's Day event held in late April.
Cadence, also known as turnover or stride frequency, refers to the number of times a runner's feet touch the ground during the span of 60 seconds. Optimum cadence is considered to be 180 – 190 strikes per minute. Overall, cadence is largely considered to be a measure of efficiency.
Chafing occurs when two body parts rub against one another during a run, causing a large, painful sore. Body parts that commonly chafe include thighs and armpits. Chafing may also be caused by a body part rubbing against a piece of clothing, such as nipples against a singlet (called bloody nipples) or skin against the waistband of a pair of shorts.
An electronic Chip is used for timing a race. A chip-timed event is one in which runners wear a chip (typically attached to their bib) so that results can automatically be compiled as runners cross the finish line. Races that use chips also allow for runner tracking, where friends and family members can receive updates throughout the race.
A Clydesdale is a man who weighs above 200 lbs and competes in a race. Like the Athena division, Clydesdales typically have a separate awards category.
A Cool Down refers to slower miles completed after a race or workout. A cool down is run in order to flush lactic acid from the muscles while bulking up mileage. A typical cool down is 1 – 2 miles.
Core refers to the area of the body that spans hips to shoulders. Runners have notoriously weak core muscles, which can negatively affect performance while increasing risk of injury.
Dew Point is a term runners use to describe the weather conditions in the summertime. The dew point defines the temperature below which water can condense. A high dew point represents oppressive conditions for running.
Fartlek, pronounced fart-lick, is a Swedish word meaning "speed play." This workout involves varying the pace from fast to slow for specified amounts of time. For instance, a typical fartlek is 30 minutes of alternating 3:00 hard and 2:00 easy.
Gel refers to a quick carbohydrate source in gel form. Gels are consumed during long runs and races to provide approximately 100 calories of quick energy in the form of easily digestible sugars. In some gels, caffeine is also an ingredient. For runners who do not like gels, solid energy chews, caffeinated gum, and energy bars are also available.
Hill Repeats are a common workout that runners complete in order to build strength, speed, and power. After a 1 – 2 mile warm up, runners sprint to the top of a 200 m – 400 m hill, and then walk or jog to the bottom. The hill is typically repeated 8 – 12 times.
The term Intervals denotes a workout where a runner repeats a short distance with little recovery in between. For instance, a common interval workout is 3 x mile faster than race pace with 2:00 rest in between repetitions.
IT Band, short for iliotibial band, is the tendon which runs from knee to hip, along the outside of the leg. Runners often fall victim to "IT Band Syndrome," characterized by tightness and pain anywhere along the outside of the thigh.
"K" refers to a kilometer, which is 1000 m, or .621 mile. Race distances are often denoted in kilometers, such as 5k (3.1 miles) or 10k (6.2 miles). A marathon is approximately 42k.
LSD is an acronym for "long slow distance." LSD runs are common on the weekends, and are an important component of most marathon training plans.
Maximalist is counter to the minimalist running shoe movement (see below). A maximalist running shoe has a lot of cushioning.
A Minimalist running shoe is one that is lightweight and promotes a forefoot strike, as opposed to landing on the runner's heel.
Negative Split refers to a method of running or racing where the second half of a run or race is completed at a faster pace than the first half. This style of racing is popular among elite and professional runners.
Overstriding occurs when a runner lands with his or her foot extended past the knee. This style of running is inefficient and can predispose a runner to injury.
PR or PB stands for personal record or personal best, respectively. A PR or PB refers to the fastest time the runner has ever completed for a specified distance, such as a 5k or a marathon.
Pronation refers to the way a runner's foot lands on the ground. If a runner pronates, he or she distributes weight towards the inside of each foot.
Splits are the amount of time it takes to run a designated distance. For instance, runners often calculate mile splits during a 5k or marathon, and 400 m splits during a mile race.
Shin Splints are one of the most common running injuries. Shin splints are characterized by pain along the inner shin bone. This injury is caused by running too much mileage too soon, running on hard surfaces, wearing improper running shoes, and weakness in the lower legs.
Stride describes the step a runner takes from push off to landing. A lot of information can be gleaned from a single stride, particularly individual strengths and weaknesses.
Strides are short sprints that help a runner fully warm up before a race. They can also be performed after a run in order to flush the legs of lactic acid and further develop turnover. Strides typically consist of running at maximum effort for 100 m, 6 – 8 times.
Supination is the opposite of pronation. Here, a runner lands on the outside of his or her foot.
A Tempo is a type of workout where a runner completes a specified distance at a faster-than-normal pace. When preparing for a marathon, a runner might complete 6 – 10 miles at marathon pace, which is approximately 60 – 90 seconds faster per mile than a long run.
Ultramarathon is any distance greater than 26.2 miles.
USATF stands for United States of America Track and Field. This committee oversees all aspects of competitive running.
The Wall refers to the point in a race where a runner feels as though he or she is completely depleted of energy. With proper hydration, training, and fueling, the wall can largely be avoided.
Wind chill is a term that runners use when discussing cold temperatures. The wind chill is the amount the ambient air temperature is lowered due to wind.


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Birthday Cards
April 24, 2008 No commentsI like giving birthday cards. Even to people I don't care for. And anniversary cards. And other random cards to people just because I can (though these last mystify quite a few folks).
The reason why is pretty simple: I'm a geek. A nerd. A social outcast.
Not so much as I used to be, but it used to be really, really bad. The stuff of emo and goth songs, it was. Luckily, I was only taught to play recorder (badly), and that doesn't lend itself to introspective dark brooding musings.
But I like to give birthday cards.
Partially, it's a kind of karma thing. I hope that by giving birthday cards I'll get one or two on my birthday (which we are nowhere near, by the way).
But more importantly, I remember Donny. And Lee. Donny bullied me the first two years of high school. I stood up to him once, and we ended up with a truce. My dad gave both of us a ride to a party, and Donny talked about his life at home. He didn't identify it as such, and I didn't get it then, but it was emotionally abusive. Lee was easily the most popular kid in my school at that time. Athletic, good looking, well-to-do family. Classic all-american upper class white blond boy. Who confessed once - just once - how shallow and empty it all felt, how he didn't know whose friendship was real and who was just wanting to hang with the cool kids. I remember the popular girls who all saw me as "a great friend". While frustrating (because I rarely saw THEM as "just a friend"), it let them confess to me how they used most men, how they didn't feel loved, special, or cared about.
How they all felt like frauds.
Strangely enough, life does sometimes resemble an afterschool special.
So I try to remember birthdays.
I was horrible about it for years, and don't have many people's. Facebook and MySpace are blessings that way. I have them in my (private) GCal, and check each month to see whose is coming up.
Because apparently we're all frauds. None of us really feels popular all - or even most - of the time.
We need that little reminder that we're noticed, that someone else does care a little bit, no matter how much we've buried ourselves under cynicism, bitterness, and pain.
(Yeah, I'm lookin' at *you*, buddy. We all figured it out long ago. I know a therapist referral service...)
So even if it's "writing on someone's wall", or a little e-mail, or a real honest-to-goodness snailmail card... let someone know you give a damn.
At least on their birthday.
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Make Weight Loss Fun With A Little Healthy Competition
I keep coming back to the topic of motivation because I think it is one of the most important ingredients in a successful weight loss program. If you really want to learn how to get a six pack, you are going to have to learn how to keep yourself motivated. There are many diets and exercises that you can do to lose weight and get in shape, but none of them will work if you don't. That is why motivation is so critical.
I think one of the best ways to keep yourself motivated is to draw on the support of other people. Add in a little healthy competition and you have a recipe for success. There are few things in this life that motivate better than competition, especially if you feel like you have a good chance of winning. Competing as a team can help you feel that winning is within your grasp.
I came across a great idea in The Journal Times that incorporates team competition, support, and accountability with the goal of improving the health of the participants. It is an eight week health and fitness challenge sponsored by the Western Racine County Health Department in Wisconsin. Businesses and organizations are invited to form themselves into groups of four and then compete to earn the most points during the eight week period. Points are earned by group members participating in healthy activities such as exercise, drinking water, eating vegetables, etc. Prizes are awarded to the team that accumulates the most points and everyone who participates gets entered into a drawing to win a Wii Fit. Even the prizes are healthy.
If you struggle with motivation, see if you can find a similar program in your area. If one does not exist, see what you can do to get one started. If you're not comfortable with that, think instead about how you can use the same principles of support, accountability, and competition in a more individualized way. Find a friend or family member to whom you can be accountable and who will be supportive or your goals. If that person is willing to follow the same diet and exercise program as you and make it competitive, that's even better.
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