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Getting to Coron
The easiest way to get to Coron is to fly by plain from Manila to Busaunga airport on the north side of the Busuanga island. From the airport jeepneys and taxis bring you in 1 hour to Coron town. Most hotels can arrange a pickup service from the airport for 4 USD per person and also offer return trips to the airport. The Busuanga airport is serviced by three airlines, all flying from the new Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.
Philippine Airlines budget operator PAL Express, has 2 daily flights and allows 10 KG check in luggage. Cebu Pacific also has 2 flights per day, but accepts 15 kg check in luggage. Zest Air is flying once per day and allows only 10 kg check in luggage. Prices depend on the season, the flexibility in your schedule and how long in advance you book, but can be as low as 20 USD for a one-way trip.
SuperFerry sails weekly from Manila to Puerto Princesa and back via Coron. The ship leaves Manila on Friday afternoon and arrives next day in the morning in Coron. Sunday evening the ship heads back from Coron to Manila. Tickets for the SuperFerry can be bought online, in a WG&A office or booked by a local travel agent and costs around 35 USD for an economy class ticket including meals. For El Nido - a large banca departs every morning from the Seadive resort in Coron to El Nido and vice versa. The trip takes 8 hours and costs 50 USD per person. Ticket can be booked in local travel agencies.

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Jack and Jill
by ALCOTT, Louisa M.
MA: Roberts Brothers, 1898. Very Good. Very good Hardcover. Book has wear of spine ends, cover edges and corners, fading spine and covers, browning foredges, cracked hinges, text is clean with illustrations. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information. (Inventory #: 115537)


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Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. (2 Ti. 4:2)
Love – bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Co. 13:7)
But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; (1 Co. 1:27)
And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Co. 12:9)
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Ti. 4:7)
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1)
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Th. 5:18)
"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, (Titus 2:11)
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Phi. 4:6-7)
But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Co. 2:9)
Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. (2 Ti. 2:7)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phi. 4:13)
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. (2 Co, 4:16)
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. (Isa. 26:3)
Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. (Psalm 55:22)
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound 2 Tim. 1:7)mind. (
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Pro. 3:5-6)
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. (Col. 4:2)
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." (1 Pet. 4:8)
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1)
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. (Eph. 1:7)
Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you–unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, (1 Co. 15:1-4)
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints– (Eph. 6:10-18)
Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. (Eph. 4:28)
Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth? (Gal. 4:1)
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. (John 3:17)


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Drives with only one or two tests displayed in the write test mean that they have failed the test and their Maximum and possibly their Average Scores were very high after the cache fills. This usually happens only with controllers manufactured by JMicron and Toshiba.
High sequential numbers make for good marketing, but most users notices the extremely fast actions after moving to SSDs. The feeling of fast most noticed comes from the low access times which are what we measure on this page.
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The concept of LOVEvolution is based on the principle that unconditional love is a subtle or invisible energy that connects the world of spirit and the world of matter. The power of unconditional love is so strong that it helps weave together our heart-felt desires and dreams with the basic elements of the universe so that our dreams and desires manifest themselves in our lives. In other words, unconditional love serves as a kind of glue between the unmanifest world of spirit and the manifest world of matter.
LOVEvolution & Creation
LOVEvolution happens when the love between two people expands so much that they want to create something together that is outside of themselves to contain their overflowing love for each other. This might be a child or some creative project such as a beautiful home, a garden, a book, a painting or an experience such as a pilgrimage.
Energetic exchanges between humans and between humans and other living kingdoms (animals, plants, minerals, Earth) that involve unconditional love create circles of love. These circles, also known as partnering relationships, reinforce the relationship and make it stronger.
Partnering relationships containing long-term exchanges of the high-vibrational frequency of unconditional love help raise the frequency of both parties to a higher level. They also raise the vibrational frequency of those who come in contact with them directly or indirectly by reading their books, viewing videos or listening to their voices on tape.
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text: I asked about this at my store today, and they said it was another event for the outlet customers. I said they just did one for those people in November, and she said yes, this is another one. There is such conflicting info on these events - anyone know if this is true? Kinda stinks - I have $280 worth of credit waiting until the new floorset on 12/26.


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World War II as reflected on capital markets
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Vin Diesel tears up, sings about Paul Walker at PCAs
Vin Diesel couldn't help but sing about his fallen friend Paul Walker.
At the People's Choice Awards, the actor accepted an award of "Furious 7" for both Favorite Action Movie and Favorite Movie.
The actor gallantly fought to maintain his composure in accepting the awards, but had to take a step back at times as he thought about Paul, who died in a tragic car accident.
"As I was coming up there, I always say this to myself, I'm not gonna get emotional about wining these awards," he said, "and then they handed me two awards, one for favorite action movie and one for favorite film. You all thought this was your favorite film."
"So I start to think of Paul," Vin said, "My only message to you is he would be amazed what you can do with love. He'd be amazed how powerful a force that is."
He said love is what brought the cast back to the set when they didn't want to return.
As he ended his speech, Vin said, "There's only one thing left to say." He then went onto sing Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again."
We all still miss Paul.
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Tokyo/Baghdad, Feb. 23 (Reuters): Secretary of state Colin Powell dropped heavy hints about Washingtons timetable for war in Iraq today, saying the UN should take vital decisions soon after a weapons inspectors report expected on March 7.
Powells signals came as former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov arrived in Baghdad on an unexpected mission for President Vladimir Putin. Primakov, a West Asian expert and a long-time friend of President Saddam Hussein, did not appear in public in Baghdad and is believed to be staying at one of the presidential palaces.
Primakov served as Russias prime minister from 1998-99. He travelled to Baghdad twice in 1990 as part of then Soviet efforts to avert a US-led attack to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. His missions failed.
Powell told a news conference in Tokyo he expected the UN Security Council to make a judgement about a new resolution on Iraq to be presented by the US and Britain as early as tomorrow soon after the inspectors report.
Iraq is still not complying and time is drawing to a close when... the Security Council must show its relevance by insisting that Iraq disarm or that Iraq be disarmed by a coalition of forces that will go in and do it, Powell said.
US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Thursday excited speculation about the timing of an attack on Iraq by saying the Western forces already massed in the Gulf were ample for the task. But Powells remarks appeared to narrow the schedule.
The US military is anxious to act by April, when temperatures in Iraq begin to soar. Soldiers may have to spend extended periods in stifling protective suits and masks because of the threat of chemical or biological weapons.
Powell flew from Tokyo to Beijing today. The US, backed by Britain, is mounting a diplomatic effort to win over the 10 rotating members of the Security Council to back a resolution paving the way for war and to persuade permanent members France, Russia and China not to veto it.
China, like France and Russia, says UN inspectors should be given more time in Iraq. But analysts said it could tacitly back Washington by abstaining from voting on what it views as a distant problem not worth jeopardising Sino-US relations over.
The British government, which is sending some 40,000 troops to the Gulf, also signalled today that war to overthrow Saddam was not imminent.
We are making a final push for peace in the course of the next week and there will be further negotiations at the UN over the next few weeks, said foreign office minister Mike OBrien.
We are going to work very hard to get a second resolution and, indeed, we expect to get a second resolution unless Saddam disarms in the meantime, OBrien said.
I hope he does, I hope we can avoid war... but we must ensure Saddam is disarmed.
Public opinion in Britain is opposed to a war without UN authorisation. The anti-war mood elsewhere in Europe is strong.
Activists vowed today to block all movement of US arms by rail between American bases in Italy and Italian dock workers pledged to stop handling US war cargo. Some 30,000 people marched through the Moroccan capital Rabat to denounce US policy and at least 5,000 through Moscow.
UN secretary-general Kofi Annan urged Iraqi leaders not to misinterpret such protests as a license to resist the UN. They have to destroy these weapons... If they refuse to destroy them, the council will have to take a decision on that, he said.


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We take so much for granted. When you know and love people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), it makes you more acutely aware of how much we take communication for granted. And often, when you know and love AAC users (or if you are an AAC user), you don't assume that everyone is able to talk. We know that sometimes people struggle to communicate. We know that some people have beautifully formed words in their minds that they fight to express.
In addition to the frustration that accompanies knowing what you want to say and not being able to say it, people often assume that AAC users have cognitive impairments.
So now, if you're the person who's trying to get your message across through AAC, you have to figure out a way to do that so that someone can understand you. AND you have to do it quickly and accurately so that listeners will believe you're competent.
Not only do you have the frustration of having to communicate in an "alternative" way and the stigma of people questioning your intelligence, there is the added pressure of having to do it quickly to keep up with conversation so that your communication is relevant and on topic.
But that's still not enough.
We all make mistakes constantly in our speech and language. We say the wrong word, shake our heads and correct ourselves. We get information wrong and immediately say, "Oh never mind. I don't know what I'm thinking today." We watch our listener for cues that our messages are being understood, and if we are not understood, we clarify. We are impressively adept at communication repair.
When you're using AAC, and you say the wrong word, many of the cues we use in verbal speech are missing. The AAC user isn't able to stop mid-word and correct the mistake. They're not able to change their tone of voice to emphasize the word they meant to say. Even the nonverbal facial cues like shaking your head or the slight "ugh" can be challenging when your motor movements don't always cooperate. So AAC users find different ways.
I'm sharing this video of Jess (with her and her mom's gracious permission of course) because in this 47 second video, she makes 2 clear mis-hits and handles them very differently based on my reaction.
Last weekend, Jess and I went to lunch and the movies and then she came back to my house (that's important in the context of this video clip).
When Jess was first learning to use Speak for Yourself, her fine motor and visual issues affected her accuracy. She would hit buttons around the area she was targeting and listen for the word she was trying to say. When she would get it, she would make direct eye contact as if to say, "Did you get that? That's what I meant." As she's progressed, there are fewer mis-hits and she puts words together now so that signaling is not as reliable, and most of the time not necessary. For the most part now, she means what she says.:)
In this video clip, Jess's communication repair skills are so impressive. We're in the car, and I'm not looking at her because I'm driving. So as a listener, I'm relying on auditory output and whatever gestures I can see in peripheral vision (as you would with any passenger).
Mis-hit #1:
I ask Jess where she'd like to go for lunch and she says "up to eyeglasses store." She laughs but then when she realizes I'm trying to figure out a place for lunch that's by an eyeglass store, she says, "Accidentally. Ice cream shop."
Remember, we're driving in a car, and if you've ever tried to do anything that requires fine motor precision like signing a birthday card or putting on mascara in a moving car, you know it's tricky.
When she says "eyeglasses store" and I try to figure out where she is talking about, she says accidentally because it was a mis-hit and she didn't want me to go down that path.
Mis-hit #2:
When she says "glitter" by accident and I don't say anything, she just corrects the mis-hit and says "Italian." When I watched the video, I noticed that "glitter" is in a very similar location to "Italian" on the secondary screen. When I pulled out my iPad and looked at the location in Speak for Yourself, the buttons are actually in the exact location on the respective secondary screens.
When she says, "Italian," I say, "How about Pizzeria Uno?" as she says, "visited Les Miserables." I didn't realize it in the video, but we parked in Pizzeria Uno before we were going to see Les Miserables. I didn't realize it until we pulled into the parking lot of Pizzeria Uno, which shares a parking lot with On the Border. When we went to see Les Miserables, we were going to eat at Pizzeria Uno but ended up eating at On the Border because Jess saw it across the parking lot and wanted to go there. I'm very flexible with restaurant decisions.
A word about phonology and AAC:
When her mom watched the video, she said that Jess might have meant she would be "less miserable" (since that's how the device pronounced it, which I could have fixed if I wasn't driving). It's important to mention the use of phonology in AAC (which is exactly what Jess's mom meant. Jess's mom, Mary, writes the You Don't Say AAC blog). People using AAC will sometimes use words phonologically, so even if the word itself doesn't make sense in a given context, it sounds enough like another word(s) that make perfect sense in that context.
Fortunately, later that evening, Jess used phonology in her communication so that I can give you a perfect example. (I'm kidding of course. I'm reasonably sure that wasn't her motivation at all). After the movie, we went back to my house and we were sitting across from each other on the floor going through my DVDs. She held up my Les Miserables DVD and I said, "Your mom didn't care for that one." She nodded, picked up her device and said, "You care it." I said, "You're right, I love it!" Then I thought, I've never seen her use the word "care." When I looked at her message window, she had actually said, "You carrot."
Since we're talking about communication repair, if your child or student says something and the actual word doesn't make sense, try saying it to see if it makes sense phonologically. Does it sound like something else? Some children who use AAC are not yet reading, and just like toddlers who are learning to talk, they rely on how words sound. At times, students and adults who are literate will also use words that sound like what they want to say if they're able to access it more quickly. When we are speaking, no one can tell if you say the word "here" or "hear" based on only our auditory output. And even in our written language, we have issues with "your" and "you're" and "there", "they're" and "their." In a language of homophones, homonyms and multi-meaning words, don't be limited strictly by spelling. Listen for the voice output and the meaning of the message.
Everyday, I am impressed by the creativity and motivation of the individuals I know who use AAC. It amazes me that the cognitive skills of AAC users are questioned and even worse, doubted. There is exquisite skill in the ability to use a device to accomplish the communication functions that verbal people accomplish with so many more tools. Even with our tone of voice, nonverbal cues, and ability to quickly revise what we say, there are misunderstandings.
Presuming competence for people who use AAC to communicate isn't assuming that EVERYTHING they say is intentional. It also means realizing that sometimes they make mistakes in their communication that have nothing to do with their ability or intelligence. Mistakes are part of human communication. AAC users need the space for mis-hits and the time and the means to revise their message. We all want to be understood.


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An Affectionate Portrait of Sam Francis
- Artist:
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- Date:
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John Hunter created this portrait of fellow artist Sam Francis (1923–1994) in March 1969 while the two of them were working at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Los Angeles. Hunter took Francis's signature style—splattered dots of contrasting color—and applied it to his cartoon-like portrait of the elder artist, who he depicts with his characteristic dripping brush. The figure is almost Santa Claus–like, with an unkempt crown of wavy white hair and a comically rotund body.
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Get to know Denmark's historical capital city with this brief history of Copenhagen. From the first settlement over 1,000 years ago to Copenhagen as we know it, see the biggest events and key people that have shaped the history of Copenhagen.
The iconic Tivoli was founded in 1843, outside the city's West Gate (Vesterport). So when it opened, Tivoli was actually outside the city gates!
King Christian IV was arguably Copenhagen's most influential city planner! Many of Copenhagen's most famous buildings were built during this reign (1588-1648).
When it was finished in 1962, Strøget, at the heart of Copenhagen, was the world's longest pedestrianised shopping street.
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While Rory Block may not be a household name, she has been singing the gospel known as the blues for over four decades. An artist that has won the W.C. Handy Blues Award five times during her career, Block is known for passionate guitar playing combined with vocals that have been described as "otherworldly." In reality, she is pure Americana, purveying our nation's roots music with an uncompromising passion matched by few others.
Blues Walkin' Like A Man is a collection of 13 songs written and originally performed by Son House, whom she first met in 1965. In paying homage to her late idol, Block (who first recorded under the pseudonym Sunshine Kate) brings House's classic material forward some seven decades, offering refreshing, yet gritty, takes on many of his most revered tracks, including "My Black Mama," "Preachin' Blues," "Death Letter," and "I Want To Go Home on the Morning Train."
The piece-de-resistance of this disc is heard when Block belts out "Grinnin' in Your Face," a song most recently brought to the musical consciousness by Gov't Mule on its Life Before Insanity CD. While Block performs alone for the majority of Blues Walkin' Like A Man, her old friend John Sebastian, formerly of The Lovin' Spoonful," provides backing harmonica on three tracks.
Blues Walkin' Like a Man is out now on Stony Plain Music.


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DLA Piper has bolstered its Amsterdam tax practice with a raid on Ernst & Young, continuing its European hiring spree.
The firm has hired partner Paulus Merks to work with regional tax head Roderik Bouwman. His practice focuses on the domestic and international tax aspects of M&A deals, public offerings, and structured finance transactions.
Merks said: "DLA Piper is one of the few worldwide legal service organisations with a highly developed tax practice. The organisation's international orientation and ambition very much match my own."
Merks is the latest lateral hire for DLA Piper, which has brought on a stream of new partners this month. In Italy the firm scooped a corporate team from Hammonds Rossotto this month and Ripa di Meana LC & Associati employment partner Aldo Calza joined in July. Meanwhile in the Middle East, DLA Piper has committed to opening new offices in Abu Dhabi and Qatar next year.


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Jeff Baisley
Jeffrey Scot Baisley
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 210 lb.
- School University of South Florida
- High School Land O' Lakes High School
- Debut September 9, 2008
- Final Game September 28, 2008
- Born December 19, 1982 in Tampa, FL, USA
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Jeff Baisley was drafted by the Oakland A's in the 12th round of the 2005 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Steve Barningham and made his pro debut that summer.
Baisley's twin brother, Brian Baisley, has been a minor league player and coach. Another brother, Brad Baisley, played minor league ball from 1998-2004.
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My Saturday Job
I co-hosted a Smart Art marketing event on Saturday at the Glasgow Art Club – a hidden treasure on the Glasgow art map which many working artists in the city have never set foot in.
My cohorts in this experimental exercise were artist and marketeer extrordinaire Frank To and photographer Ian Marshall of Lighthouse Photography. Both Ian and Frank are based at the WASPS artists' studio complex on Hanson Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow.
I learned a lot from Ian's presentation. He is a perfectionist, like so many photographers I know.
A few interesting things emerged from this workshop, which was (surprisingly) well attended for a one-off event which we promoted softly via our various contacts and through social media.
One artist, former Aspect Prize winner Katie Pope, even sent along her mum to take notes because she couldn't come! Another Aspect Prize luminary, Liz Knox was also there, alongside other established names, such as Hazel Nagl, Lesley Banks and George Devlin.
It was also good to meet artists like Ian Rawnsley, whom I had only met in the ether. Lesley Anne Derks and Catherine King also came up to say hello - both artists, they were key players in the campaign to save the Park Gallery in Falkirk.
Sheesh, you couldn't move for artists, thinking about it... the mega-talented Kennedy Boys, Paul and Adam, were there too. Sitting in the front row. Both very different but producing stunning work. About which, more at a later date...
(Poor Paul was even roped into assisting Frank with an illustration of how news can be spread... as a whisper OR AS A SHOUT OUT FAR AND WIDE!)
Designer turned artist Shaun McLaren, whom I worked alongside on the odd occasion I did subbing shifts on the old Sunday Herald magazine, came too.
Shaun has started making lovely artworks from flotsam and jetsam he picks up on the beach (see below). They are lovely things. He paints on the wood he finds and also brings a quietly subversive humour to the pieces he constructs. Something a bit George Wyllie about them....
|by Shaun McLaren
Shaun mentioned the event in his new blog:
Artist Joe Hendry, who also works from Hanson Street WASPS, was there too.
I've been watching Joe's daily drawings on facebook this month and he's having the time of his life. He has a lovely line.
Joe is very good on the social media front anyway but in this fascinating post, he offers up some food-for-thought feedback:
Joe points out that many artists want to just get on with making their art, not marketing it. A fair point. But in the current climate, I'd recommend using every weapon in the armoury...
|An 'unfinished' drawing by Joe Hendry


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Last week we went blueberry picking. It was a last minute decision on a hot day but worth it to get these little morsels of juiciness. Blueberries are early this season due to the warmer weather. The blueberries look great this year.
Hubby and I took both kids up to the orchard. I wasn't sure how Ty was going to do out in the heat but he did well and caught on quickly! I was holding him and he watched how I pulled the berries off. Most went into the bucket but some went into his mouth. I'm sure you can guess which he preferred to do! Soon he wanted to get down and started to pull the berries, the stems, the unripened berries right off and stick it all into his mouth.
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For the past week, we've been eating blueberries. Hubby requested blueberry muffins this morning for breakfast. I love checking Pinterest for cooking ideas. I found a great quick recipe from Blueberry Octopie Blog and I added a streusel topping with a mix of white sugar, brown sugar, flour and melted butter. This recipe made 6 large muffins and I baked them without using muffin papers; I just sprayed the tin with cooking spray. Larger muffins usually take about 5 minutes longer than what the recipe instructs. Just be sure to keep an eye on them. After all your hard work, you don't want to burn your muffins!
I encourage you all to get out there and find a local place to pick blueberries! Now is the time! Not sure where to go? Check Pick Your Own's Website
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As governments worldwide aim to become smarter like Dubai, Barcelona or Singapore, their ultimate goal is to become percipient, astute, shrewd, and quick. That means that smart city governments need to use emerging technologies like Big Data and Internet of Things to be able to understand their citizens' affinities in real-time and to use this ability to assess, make decisions, and react either in milliseconds, seconds, minutes, or days and months. The latency of decisions usually depends on the scale of the problem such as an anomaly, hazardous event, or a city wide disaster. To illustrate, if there is a pipeline leakage, modern smart city platforms can detect the threat and automatically shut down the gas supply in this area. These types of analytics applications are latency-sensitive and need to be taken in milliseconds. Also, the ability to take fast decisions across local cities' problems is now possible through emerging technologies like fog computing.
With all the advanced technologies that can help build Big Data and Internet of Things platforms for a smart city, we still face challenges to make these platforms realize their full potential. From my experience with clients working on smart city plans, privacy and security are not the only government concerns, interoperability is a main issue. That's why our ability to unlock data in a way that governmental agencies are able to move it from one system to another in a safe, secure, and confidential manner is key. When we discuss data in a smart city, we are talking about semi-structured data from sensors, unstructured data from social media or images/videos collected from video surveillance, or other shared open data like bus time schedules or city maps. In order to reach full interoperability, we need a joint strategy for both, technical and organizational interoperability to be connected and collaborative respectively. Organizational interoperability contains aspects like organizational strategies and policies, laws, business processes, cost, and collaborative work while technical interoperability deals with data lineage, semantics, and infrastructure.
That's why we are witnessing governments appointing chief data scientists like DJ Patil in the White House. National chief data scientists can act as instigators to push this full interoperability across the government and work on both an inward and outward collaboration across governmental agencies and external data partners and citizens. Another interesting opportunity lies in adopting technologies like data virtualization which can help integrate data without moving it from its physical storage. Data virtualization is suitable in such public sector use cases since it tackles regulatory constraints, departmental politics and traditional data governance methodologies that might limit the ability to access data within the source databases. Other than setting the right joint strategy, making cities connected for collecting data is just the first step towards smart cities. The essential step is being able to build up a scalable real-time big data analytics platform for all the layers between the data sources and applications. Most of the solutions in the market focus on functional requirements and architecture designs at the abstract level. Such platforms will eventually help data scientists have a unique source to access, visualize and tell stories based on the data flowing within the big data platform of the smart city.
Data is a tool like any tool that acts as a means to an end. Successful companies and governments in the 21st century are using such tools to build data-driven products. That's why we need to see how our own culture could tailor this tool to be used collaboratively in building a smarter governance ecosystem.
What do you think about other challenges facing governments planning their smart city initiatives? Feel free to share your thoughts and comments below.
This is part of a research I am conducting on Big Data Platforms for Smart Cities. If you want to receive more information on this research or need help in building the smart city platform above, check our smart city consulting services here or sign-up to my newsletter.
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Criticism has been around a long time.
Adam seemed to think sin wouldn't have occurred had God not made Eve. What an oversight on God's part, huh?! (For those just waking up, that was sarcasm). Jesus was criticized early and often by the professional religious people of the day. There isn't a leader in human history who hasn't experienced scathing critique. CEO's, coaches, politicians, doctors, teachers, and all sorts of other talented people are criticized at every turn by someone. There is no escaping criticism.
I am convinced the most criticized person on the earth is a mother. If her husband doesn't do it, then other moms will. Doctors, teachers, day care workers, high school baby sitters, grandparents, and neighbors will readily give their opinion on what she is, and is not, doing well. Then there is the media. Every day brings a new expert on a screen to point out THE way a child is to be reared.
If her ears somehow miss the other reviews, she will certainly hear it from her own children. "Mom, why isn't lunch ready…Why didn't you wash my favorite shirt…Why are you not entertaining me…You're doing it wrong…I don't like that…I don't like you." And although she knows the 10, 7, or 4 year old is not mature enough to filter emotions, the words still sting.
But perhaps a mom's worst critic is herself. Mothers want to do everything within their power to provide a nurturing environment where each child of hers has a chance to be well adjusted, secure, stable, and godly. That future is hard to see when her flaws are thrown in her face. Usually, no one is more critical than herself. Criticism can come at every turn, and trying to stay positive feels like trying to surf on a tidal wave.
Without implying that the answer to all of this is in the next paragraph, let me give some counsel. Husbands and Fathers – encourage your wife and the mother of your children. Speak words that bring life to her. Memorize, meditate on, and practice the words of Ephesians 4:29. Moms – listen closely to the voice of God. Just as you sing over your children, He sings over you (Zephaniah 3:17). God is far more interested in your kids than you are. He's done this parenting thing for several thousands of years. So don't think for a second he doesn't have your back. Love (God's) covers a multitude of sins (mine).
But when it comes to handling criticism, Tim Elmore has proven to be very helpful to me. Maybe this will resonate with you, maybe it won't. I offer it as a piece of godly counsel coming from a wise man. He wrote a few suggestions for handling criticism in Book #2 of the Habitudes series – The Art of Connecting with Others:
Understand the difference between constructive and destructive criticism.
Do they want to help you or hurt you? Can you see God redeeming anything good from it?
Recognize that people act out of what they are experiencing inside. It may not be about you.
Hurting people naturally hurt people. Intimidated people intimidate. What's inside comes out.
Remember that good people get criticized.
Some of the finest leaders in history were attacked, including Jesus. You're in good company.
Don't just see the critic, see the crowd.
Don't let minority rule. Are others feeling the same way as the critic, or is this critic isolated?
Eat the fish and spit out the bones.
Digest the criticism and act on anything that's accurate. Improve what you can. Discard the rest.
Trust God, and wait for time to prove them wrong.
Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" was considered shameful and poorly written at the time.
Act, don't react. Don't get defensive.
Don't let their emotion dictate yours. Thank them for their opinions. Take the high road.
Seek wise counsel from others.
Consult other leaders to see what kernels of truth might be in the criticism.
Concentrate on your mission; change your mistakes.
Many leaders get so frazzled when criticized that they do the opposite.
Of course this will not be the magic bullet to encourage every mom out there, but I do think it can make a dent. Mom, above all be encouraged. God is not criticizing you. The evil one condemns all the while shining the spotlight on our imperfections. The Holy Spirit convicts all the while pointing to Jesus. He reminds us that Jesus paid it all. He promises that He who began a good work will complete it. He whispers "I won't leave you or forsake you."
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So embrace and remember. Criticism will come now. Well done will come later.
Embrace the fact that you will be criticized for not feeding your children organic, hormone free, free-ranged food…for not homeschooling your 17 children (while making their clothes)…for not sending in handmade gifts/valentines/thank you notes to classmates/teachers…for not having a Pinterest worthy birthday party…for not allowing your children to flourish by putting them in every known sport/activity (or not depending on the article you read) all while being the best wife/cook/friend/neighbor/tutor/evangelist/volunteer/leader/sales rep for the newest work-from-home company at the same time. Yes, criticism will come now.
But remember that one day down the road you will breathe your last breath. Ideally your children and grandchildren will be there and shed tears. They'll thank God for your motherly love, counsel, tears, and hugs. They will praise God for your prayers. Your body will stay but your spirit will rise. You'll enter into the presence of The One who redeemed you. All the critique will have faded away and the only voice you'll hear will say, "Well done my good and faithful servant."


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During Nicki Minaj'shighly publicized (and slightly odd) acceptance speech at this year's BET Awards, the "Pills n Potions" rapper made sure to draw attention to the fact that she writes her own lyrics.
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FDA public hearing for biosimilar guidelines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a 1-day public hearing to obtain input on recently issued draft guidances relating to the development of biosimilar products (draft guidances).
These draft guidances were issued by FDA as part of the implementation of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 (BPCI Act).
The BPCI Act establishes an abbreviated licensure pathway for biological products that are demonstrated to be biosimilar to, or interchangeable with, a reference product. FDA will consider the information it obtains from the public hearing in the finalization of these guidances. In addition, FDA is soliciting public input regarding topics for future policies regarding biosimilars.
Date: May 11, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: FDA White Oak Campus
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Highly-funded Airbnb is making an investment of its own, announcing today that it is leading a $13 million round in Resy, an app for restaurant reservations. "Helping people find and book incredible local restaurants is a key part of us moving beyond just accommodation to focus on the whole trip," said Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky in a statement. Airbnb will be integrating Resy into… Read More
Gary Vaynerchuk on why he's betting on Facebook Live, Snapchat and Musical.ly
Seasoned entrepreneur and digital strategist Gary Vaynerchuk sat down with TechCrunch to talk about his new book, #AskGaryVee. An investor in Facebook, Twitter, Uber and Tumblr, Vaynerchuk also advises Fortune 500 companies on their social media ad spend with his company, Vaynermedia. Read More
Resy, The App That Lets You Buy A Reservation, Eats Up $2 Million In Seed Funding
Resy, a New York-based restaurant reservations app looking to go up against OpenTable, has just announced that it has secured $2 million in seed funding to make sure you don't have to wait to sit in the best restaurants in the city. The round was led by Vayner/RSE and Lerer Ventures, with participation from TomsCapital/Panarea Capital, A-Grade Holdings, Slow Ventures, Ken Austin, and a… Read More
Predictive Game Studio PrePlay Raises $3.1M Series A From Gary Vaynerchuck And Others
PrePlay, a New York-based predictive sports game startup, has raised $3.1 million in Series A funding. The company says it will use the funding to expand its staff and develop new apps for baseball and "other entertainment related content." The funding round was led by social media entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, RSE Ventures' CEO Matt Higgins, and other angel investors… Read More
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Orrick Expands M&A, Private Equity Practices In Paris
Etienne Boursican joined Orrick, which does business in Paris as Orrick Rumbaud Martel, as a partner focused on advising clients on cross-border transactions, the firm said.
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Navigating Gen Y In A Time of Great Change
Recruiters are facing many challenges in today's world of employment needs, placing them in a time of great change. The aging workforce is slowly retiring while members of Generation Y, or the millennial generation, are rapidly becoming the go-to candidates to fill the vacant spots in the oil and gas industry.
It is essential for business leaders to do more than just observe the changing times and demographics – they must understand them and be at the forefront of recruiting efforts in order to successfully attract and retain the next generation of oil and gas talent.
"Companies' commitments to employees and career expectations have evolved drastically," said John-Frederick van Zuylen, group manager of Power & Renewable Energy at Allen & York and president of the Dubai chapter for Young Professionals in Energy (YPE).
"Only well-established companies with long-term goals and stable business can afford to have a real recruitment and retention strategy. Other companies need to adapt more frequently and more quickly to changes in the market."
The oil and gas industry, one of Europe's largest employers, contributed significantly to the European economy. The sector's total economic contribution continues to outpace other major industries, as well as provide well-paying jobs, revenue to governments and bountiful opportunities for Europeans.
Specifically, capital investment of 11.4 billion euro ($14.8 billion) in the United Kingdom's oil and gas reserves in 2012 was the highest in 30 years; and this amount is expected to rise to over 13 billion euro ($16.9 billion) in 2013. All while supporting at least 440,000 jobs across the UK, according to Oil & Gas UK.
Three quarters of the UK's current primary energy demand is met by oil and gas. In 2011, oil produced on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) satisfied 68 percent of domestic demand while gas produced in the UK met 58 percent of demand. Although this demand means additional jobs, the shortage in skilled, educated workers is hurting the industry's recruiting efforts.
There are four big shifts that have radically redefined the workforce and corresponding recruitment, retention and training strategies, according to a white paper released by McCrindle Research in May 2009. These shifts are: an aging population; transitioning generations; increasing options/information; and a redefined work life.
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text: My copy of Tom Heasley's new CD on Hypnos, Where the Earth Meets The Sky, arrived today. Had a chance to give it a listen and i highly recommend it to any ambient music fans out there. I know it's been mentioned here before, but i think it's worth mentioning again. Very contemplative, with what sounds like quite an intuitive sense of harmony. This is very much a "vertical color of sound" type of record. I had no idea the tuba was so versatile! I know Tom's touring off and on...let us know if/when you'll be in the Boston area! Best, peter koniuto


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Getting the 2nd Line through the Last Line of a File
One recent work task involved compiling 244 CSV traffic count files and analyzing the data.
I didn't want to write any sort of program to import the data into Access or FoxPro, and I didn't want to mess with it (since it would be big) in Excel or Notepad++.
So, I took the first of the 244 files and named it CountData.csv. The remaining files all begin with 'fifteen_min' and they are isolated in their own folder with no subfolders.
Enter Windows PowerShell really powered up with GNUWin.
One command:
awk 'NR==2,NR<2' .\f*.csv >> CountData.csv
awk is a data extraction and reporting tool that uses a data-driven scripting language consisting of a set of actions to be taken against textual data (either in files or data streams) for the purpose of producing formatted reports (source: Wikipedia).
The first argument, NR==2 means start on record #2, or the second line in the file.
The second argument, NR<2, means end on the record less than 2. In this case, it always returns false, and thus the remainder of the file is output. The .\f*.csv means any file in this folder where the first letter is f and the last 4 letters are .csv (and anything goes between them). The '>> CountData.csv' means to append to CountData.csv
Once I started this process, it ran for a good 45 minutes and created a really big file (about 420 MB).
After all this, I saw a bunch of "NUL" characters in Notepad++, roughly one every-other-letter, and it looked like the data was there (just separated by "NUL" characters). I had to find and replace "\x00" with blank (searching as Regular Expression). That took a while.
The Linux Commando. His post ultimately helped me put two and two together to do what I needed to do.
Security 102. The NUL thing.


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Hello, and welcome to another edition of Music Monday. Today we are jamming with Pharrell's new music from the Despicable Me 3 soundtrack. It's no secret I am a huge Pharrell fan or that I love the Despicable Me series. So having the two together makes me super excited.
Did you know Pharrell has written and produced songs and themes for the entire Despicable Me series? Despicable Me 2 featured the Academy Award®-nominated and Grammy Award-winning global smash hit "Happy." The song inspired a worldwide movement of happiness, with its original music video spawning thousands of self-made videos from fans in dozens of countries. "Happy" has topped countless charts around the globe, with 14 million units sold. It has achieved seven-time-platinum certification in the U.S., making the song the best-selling and most successful single of 2014.
The Despicable Me 3 soundtrack has five brand new original tracks written and produced by Pharrell for the film. Watch him and the Minions journey through the streets of Hollywood in a virtual video game in the new music video. Another original Pharrell song made for Despicable Me 3, "There's Something Special," perfectly captures the tone of the series. Additionally, Pharrell's anthemic "Freedom" serves as the backdrop as the Minions plot their escape from prison in the film.
The soundtrack will be available on June 23, pre-order today.
Pharrell's Playlist
Yellow Light
There's Something Special
Let's Talk;
What is your favorite Pharrell song?


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I have been back living in Toronto now almost a year and a half and I still find myself fascinated when photographing architecture and cityscapes. I believe, as I have mentioned in the past, that each city I visit, I find myself inspired by different elements. When I first began shooting, when I was living in Paris, I would mostly shoot the sunsetting, the Seine and recognizable landmarks. Eventually I became fascinated on photographing candid images of people. I have always been moved by images of people captured in their natural state. Once people are aware the camera is pointed at them they change their demeanour immediately.
This past summer I came across a fellow Instagram photographer, Irvine James whose portraits extremely fascinated me and told a story. I had the opportunity to shoot with him and instantaneously learned how different it was shooting people versus photographing motionless subjects.
I am accustomed to finding my subject, situating my tripod and setting my camera to achieve the hopefully perfect exposure. With people you have to constantly move around and change your camera settings according to the lighting bouncing off your subject. When shooting a lifeless subject, the same elements are required but the subject never has the ability to get tired, restless and lose interest.
Just recently I had the opportunity to shoot with both Irvine James and Kally Minikakis in a studio. Each of us are comfortable shooting different subjects in various settings and we thought we could learn from one another new skills and techniques.
This particular photoshoot was a way to see how it felt in front of the camera as well as standing behind the camera. I realized when I was taking the other's pictures I suddenly became quiet behind the camera. I would focus on the best angles and the camera settings. I would tend to forget it was necessary to communicate with the person modelling. It is easy to forget the model does not likely know your vision.
Kally and Irvine have shot together another time and as an exercise the photographer would state an emotion and the subject would do their best to show that emotion using their facial expressions. We figured it was an amusing way to loosen up, laugh a little and become more comfortable posing in front of the camera.
All the images were captured using Irvine's Nikon D7000 mostly using a 50mm lens. We all used Irvine's camera because the lighting was set up to trigger the lighting only using a Nikon. Unfortunately I wasn't able to test out my Sony A7 in the studio that day. Using a camera that I was unfamiliar with also posed a challenge. I only have experience shooting with a Canon 70D and I just recently had to become acquainted with the Sony features.
Learning how to set up the lighting and working with people as subjects was a whole new learning experience for me. There is definitely a learning curve when you are adjusting to shooting in a studio as opposed to primarily shooting outdoors. I felt as if I were an amateur and like I am starting all over again trying to learn the elements to be able to capture a shareable indoor portrait.
The three of us are all accustomed to standing behind the lens so standing on the other side of the camera as the subject can become intimidating fast! Obviously the more comfortable you are with the photographer the more likely you are to loosen up when posing. This was a good learning experience knowing how to talk to your model and give them direction as well as concentrate on all the pertinent elements necessary to produce a great image.
Another way to lower your inhibitions with a lens pointed at you is to add props to the shoot. We incorporated such items like sunglasses, hats, jewelry, clothing and even chewing gum. Adding props into the shoot helps the subject forget a little that there is a camera lens directed at them and gives the subject the ability to concentrate on the prop rather than the camera. Therefore, being able to capture them in a more relaxed mood.
Irvine and Kally had pulled inspirational images that they were hoping to emulate. We spent a total of five hours this particular day in the studio which we rented for $135 for the first four hours. It was an additional $35 for an extra hour which we added on half way through the shoot because we realized that lack of time was going to be an issue. No matter how much I plan anything creative whether it be snapping photos, designing or writing for iLHP I can never gage an accurate completion time. There are always more things you can do to improve your work and therefore tweaking it to near perfection can be impossible with any sort of time restraint.
Things do not always go as planned as often as we like in many situations and that is when improvisation comes into play. There is always trial and error until you reach the goal you are wishing to achieve.
The experience for all of us is a good tool for future shoots when using a model to help us reach our vision. As the photographer we need to be aware of how to balance time between finding what works best by communicating and directing the model as well as operating the camera. Having the subject trust you and become vulnerable is a lot more challenging than I would have anticipated. By standing in as a model it allowed us to see how the model requires direction and how important it is for both to have a mutual understanding and respect for the other.
There is no better time then these chilly Great White Canadian North winters to learn all the basic elements to shoot a great portrait.
Until next time,
Don't forget to check out my Instagram, Facebook and Flickr and gallery!
All images taken by Irvine James, Kally Minikakus and myself Alyssa Black.


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Disneyland - a magic place where the fun-filled fantasies of children are allowed to be played out among their favorite characters. Or is it...
MentalFloss.com recently uncovered some vintage Disney photos from the '50s, '60s and '70s which show the "happiest place on Earth" in a much creepier, macabre and nightmare-inducing light. Check them out below:
Motor Accident Mickey
Back in the 1950s, it seemed Mickey and Minnie's costumes came with additional facial scarring.
Those... Eyes...
It seemed their scars eventually healed up, but for some reason their vacant, cold, emotionless stares almost make this picture worse. Mickey's eyes really do follow you around the room... screaming.
Demonic Pooh Bear
If Mickey's eyes were bad, Pooh's are even worse. What's also disturbing is the fact the elderly woman on his left appears to be holding him back with her hand. It's almost like he's going to attack the photographer at any moment.
"No Pooh, no! Remember your anger management classes."
When Pigs Fly
Levitating demon-spawn three little piggies. What more needs to be said?
Pinocchio Disco-Nightmare
Never take acid while watching Pinocchio, because this is what you see.
She's Back...
Just when you thought it was safe to leave the castle...
Pupaphobics Look Away Now
Putting the evil into the evil stepmother.
"I Know Where You Live"
Who can imagine the sinister threats little piggy number 2 is whispering?
"Keep smiling and I'll let you and your sister live."
Minnie Makes a 'Friend'
And she was never seen again...
At Least They've Stopped Levitating
So, we tell kids not to talk to strangers, but it's totally fine to talk to strangers adorned in horrific anthropomorphic pig costumes?
Which of these photos creeped you out most?
Source: MentalFloss


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A year ago I came up with the school cards system where each student must complete daily school assignments as printed on individual cards. While this system worked fabulously, I modified it to better serve our homeschooling needs.
All the school assignments are now printed on one chart. When a student completes a subject, he/she marks it off. At the end of the day I'm able to see at a glance what subjects are still outstanding for each student, all on one sheet. This new system saves me time because I can easily see what subjects still need to be done. The assignment chart is color coded, laminated, and hung on our refrigerator. The chart can be reused because all the markings are wiped off at the start of each week, ready for the new week.
The laminated assignment chart adhered to the refrigerator, next to the laminated chore chart.
Close up view of the charts.


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Edwyn Gray, Hitler's Battleships. Leo Cooper: Barnsley, 1999. Appendix. Index. Cloth. 195pp.
Reviewed by G.H. Bennett, Plymouth University
Academic historians are sometimes accused of talking to each other rather than informing the public, of wrapping their books in the complexities of historiography and archival inquiry in the search for the intellectual cutting-edge of their discipline, and of publishing tomes at prices guaranteed to minimise their readerships. Many of these accusations are undoubtedly true (viz. the impact agenda in the REF exercise in the UK). The products of the labours of academic historians may take more than a decade to appear in comparison to the more fleet-of-foot "populist" historians who can turn out books at a faster rate, and at a price that can support a career as a professional writer. The gulf between the academic and the populist historian is considerable and the flaws of the latter are particularly evident in Edwyn Gray's Hitler's Battleships.
A writer of both popular history and popular fiction, Gray undoubtedly offers a good read at a good price. It is an engaging account of the rise and fall of the larger units of the German surface fleet. Gray does a good job of weaving together the disparate fates of Hitler's battleships (an inexactly applied term as the author freely acknowledges) into a coherent and involving narrative. Well written overall, in places the writer's literary flourishes are perhaps a little distracting: 'The dead and dying lay in heaps, their white uniforms red with blood, while the living did their best to place the wounded behind cover' (p.121).
The action moves from the River Plate to the fjords of Norway at an even pace with flowing prose. The author knows his stuff and a familiar set of tales are well told against the backdrop of German naval strategy from 1919 to 1939, the Anglo-German Naval Agreement of 1935 and the rise of Nazi Germany. Structurally the book is a triumph of narrative history, and the author does not allow himself to be bogged down with discussion of technical matters such as power plants, size of secondary armament and thickness of armour belts. Forty-four well-chosen photographs designed to give the reader an understanding of the ships and the personalities who directed them support the book. Those familiar with the face of Karl Doenitz and the shape and form of pocket battleships might find the photographs less useful.
However, for the more discerning student of the war at sea the volume has a number of serious flaws. The book does not challenge existing orthodoxy or offer new perspectives on the topic at hand. The idea that there is on-going debate about some of these issues has no place in the text. That her crew scuttled the Bismarck slips without further comment into the account of her final minutes.
Beyond the photographs (many sourced from National Archives II at College Park MD) no reference is made to material in the archives in Germany, the USA and Great Britain. Where primary sources are used (such as signals to and from Bismarck in May 1941), no guidance is offered as to their origin or their translation into English. Indeed, there are hardly any references at all. This is not surprising. The bibliography consists of just thirty-five memoirs and secondary sources (they are not even placed in alphabetical order) and their selection seems to be random at best. The text shows a far better understanding of the war at sea than would be arrived at by reading the works that constitute the bibliography. The official histories by Captain Roskill and Samuel Eliot Morison are noticeable by their absence. Similarly, the published volume of Fuehrer Naval Conferences has no place in the bibliography. There is no reference to articles published in journals. Most of the titles featured in the bibliography are pre-1980. This is the war at sea as understood in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. As such, the volume is comparable to some of the titles listed in the bibliography such as Cajus Bekker's Swastika at Sea (1953) and Hitler's Naval War (1974). Do not look for reference to the ULTRA secret in the otherwise excellent index because you will not find it.
A triumph of writing over substance this book demonstrates the gulf between academic and populist history. It should be possible to find a happy medium between the two with credible research, and an up-to-date understanding of the literature made accessible to the general reader by an engaging writing style and publication at a reasonable price. This book has its qualities but it is a long way from this ideal. It is a well-written but seriously dated account. As an introduction to the subject, it serves a useful purpose: for any other purpose, its limitations are too extensive to make its purchase a sensible investment
Citation: G.H. Bennett, 'Review of Edwyn Gray, Hitler's Battleships', The Second World War Military Operations Research Group, 20 February 2013
A copy of this review can be downloaded here.