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THE words hung in the air, capturing the attention of a rapt audience and bringing tears to many. As the song's last words, "please have faith in me, I'm changed", faded away, a woman sitting in the front row dabbed her eyes. The singer was her son.
Hairul (not his real name) wrote the song dedicated to his six-year-old daughter and his mother while in jail. He said he hoped to convey his remorse and ask for acceptance. "I have never sung to my mother before."
Hairul, 44, was one of the inmates performing yesterday at the Yellow Ribbon Song Writing Competition finale, held by the Yellow Ribbon Project and the Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (Compass). It was attended by the inmates' families and Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob.
Hairul's song, Change, was one of the final 10 from nearly a hundred submissions by inmate-participants. Just 34 inmates were selected by audition to go through a three-month period of intensive training, working with famous local songwriters such as Don Richmond and Nicodemus Lee.
Compass chief executive Edmund Lam said: "We have to educate society that people make mistakes. Some of these people have talent and it is a matter of giving them the opportunity."
Launched in 2013, the annual competition is aimed at rehabilitating inmates and allowing them to express themselves while gaining skills. Yesterday's event saw prizes awarded to three inmates, who wrote songs on the theme of "My Imperfections".
A selection of songs written by the finalists will be produced in an album by Compass and going on sale in November. Money raised will go towards helping with rehabilitation and reintegration efforts for inmates, former offenders and their families.
For now, Hairul is serving a seven- year jail sentence for a drug-related offence and will be released next year. He wants to get a stable job once he is out. "I want to tell my daughter that I love her so much. Daddy's coming home very soon."


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Contributor(s): General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the U.S.AMaterial type: TextLanguage: English Original language: German Publisher: Gettysburg, [Pa.] : General Synod of the Lutheran Church; for sale by Lucas and Deaver, Baltimore, 1832Edition: 3d edDescription: 72 p. ; 15 cmUniform titles: Kleine Catechismus. English. 1832. Subject(s): Lutheran Church -- Catechisms -- English | Catechisms, English -- United StatesDDC classification: 238.1312 LOC classification: BX8070.L72 | A3 1832
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S. Korean NGO sues Disney over alleged screen monopoly by 'Frozen 2'
Dec 02, 2019
Seoul (South Korea) Dec 02: A South Korean non-governmental organization has lodged a complaint against the Korean unit of Walt Disney Co., claiming its latest animated film, "Frozen 2," violated the antitrust act by occupying up to 88 percent of domestic movie screens.
The movie topped the box office over the weekend again, drawing about 2.15 million viewers, according to data from the Korean Film Council. It has sold about 8.58 million tickets since its opening on Nov. 21.
On Sunday the Public Welfare Committee (PWC), a civic group, filed a complaint with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office, requesting a probe into Walt Disney Company Korea's suspected monopoly of the domestic movie market.
"On Nov. 23, 'Frozen 2' had an 88-percent share of all screens and 16,220 showings, breaking the record set by 'Avengers: Endgame' in the number of showings in the history of the Korean cinema," the group said in the complaint.
"This is a case of one business occupying more than 50 percent of the market and constitutes a violation of the antitrust law," it added.
The group said Disney intended to garner huge profits in a short time, and in doing so, limited consumers' choice and violated the law.
Last Monday, a group of filmmakers issued a statement calling for the government to take measures to prevent domination of screens by big-budget movies.
"The screen monopoly is not a one-off case," the Cineastes Council for Anti-Monopoly said in the statement. "The government has to tackle the winner-take-all cinema market."
In October, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it would consider capping the number of movie screens that can be allotted to a single film. Large multiplexes oppose such a regulation, which they claim would disrupt the functioning of the market.
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'The Russians also knew': Sally Yates confirms she warned White House that Flynn could be blackmailed
During testimony in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Monday, former acting Attorney General Sally Yates said she had two in-person meetings and one phone call where she warned Trump administration officials about former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
Yates said she first requested the meetings to sound the alarms about Flynn after she saw public statements by Vice President Mike Pence about Flynn's conversations with Russian government officials that she knew not to be true.
"We told them how we had this information, how we acquired it, how we knew it to be untrue," said Yates, who says she spoke directly to the White House Counsel about this information.
Yates said that she told White House officials that Pence deserved to know that Flynn had not been truthful about his communications with Russian officials.
"We weren't the only ones who knew all of this," Yates said. "The Russians also knew what Gen. Flynn had done."
According to Yates, this meant the Russian government could have held this information over Flynn's head as a form of blackmail.
"To state the obvious, you don't want your national security adviser compromised by the Russians," Yates said.
Despite this revelation, however, the Trump administration did not fire Flynn for more than two weeks when details of his talks with Russian officials leaked to the Washington Post.
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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, around 30 percent of the daily 320-gallon water usage of an average American family goes to outdoor watering. All throughout the United States, landscape irrigation accounts for close to one-third of domestic water use. That's around nine billion gallons per day. Meanwhile, experts say that approximately 50 percent of water usage for landscape irrigation is wasted. The wastage may be due to wind, evaporation, and runoffs resulting from faulty or inefficient irrigation systems. You may not be able to control the former two natural factors but wastage due to inefficient lawn watering systems is readily preventable. It only takes choosing a suitable lawn sprinkler system.
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To keep your lawn healthy, most especially during the hotter months of the year, you can always go through the traditional watering route that involves a hose outfitted with a sprinkler. This is not good for the environment and your wallet, though. This inefficient watering method wastes a lot of water. A reliable irrigation system, on the other hand, ensures that the correct amount of water for keeping your lawn cover healthy is delivered at the exact time it is needed. This means no more water runoffs spilling on the sidewalks. No more small patches of green turf left unwatered because your movable hose-sprinkler apparatus had inadvertently missed them.
Apart from the initial investment of having the likes of http://www.atkinsinc.com/irrigation/irrigation/ install your home irrigation system, you get to enjoy long-term savings on time and money. Since everything is fully automated, you won't have to resort to manual watering that can chip away at your precious time at home. Most lawn sprinkler systems are equipped with a sensor. You don't have to worry about wasting water if you are not at home to switch off your automated sprinklers in case there is sudden rainfall. Additionally, you can adjust the settings of the lawn sprinkler system according to seasonal needs such as periods of drought or heavy rainfall. And with your trimmed water bill, you also get a fast return on your initial investment from installing a lawn sprinkler system.
Aside from helping you save money and time, a landscape irrigation system infuses value to your home. A healthy and well-kept lawn cover year-round enhances your property's curb appeal.
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Once you have your lawn sprinkler system installed, consider following this optimal watering schedule. Established lawns are best watered every other day during the colder months that span spring and fall. During summer, it is best to water an established lawn five to six times per week. The best time to water is between 3 AM and 6 AM. This allows enough time for water to infiltrate deeply into the soil before sunrise.
For newly seeded lawns or fresh sods, you might want to set the sprinkler system to turn on at least twice daily. Optimal times are 3 to 6 in the morning and 6 to 8 at night. During hot weather, you might want to water three times a day. A lawn cover is considered "established" after a few weeks of setting up the sod. At this point, you can reduce watering times.
You might also want to refer to these handy fact sheets from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Scholars Archive of the Oregon State University.
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A healthy lawn is indicated by an evergreen or deep green color. Grass blades sport fairly even thickness throughout. When you step on the grass blades, they spring right back on.
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You can save money and be environmentally friendly all at the same time. All you need is to talk to a professional about the most cost-effective irrigation system for your home. It does not have to be too much work for you to maintain lush, attention-getting vibrant green turf that stays healthy year round.
Finlay Hamilton runs a cleaning and gardening service for homeowners in his local area. He shares some top tips for homeowners in his articles.


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At its heart, Gravity Rush is a steam-punk superhero adventure. Of course, Kat isn't exactly the ideal heroine, despite her obviously pure intentions. Perhaps she just needs to take a moment and look up the term "collateral damage."
Gravity Rush was released on Feb. 9, 2012 in Japan on the PlayStation Vita. EU and NA release dates are currently TBA. For more gravity controlling action, check out our import preview or enjoy a good seven minutes of Gravity Rush gameplay here.


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Jacob Young-Forever Young, new album on ECM-after repeated listenings I now 'get this' album, and of course any album that features the great Marcin Wasilewski has to be worth a listen!
Jacob Young-Forever Young, new album on ECM-after repeated listenings I now 'get this' album, and of course any album that features the great Marcin Wasilewski has to be worth a listen!
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'so where are the strong, who are the trusted and where is the harmony, sweet harmony?'
(Nick Lowe)
Any Ben Monder fans? He's one of the best chord players I've ever heard. I started with his first album Flux, and now I've got five CDs. The volume on this clip is a bit low, so turn it up!
I've heard only a portion of his discography (as a bandleader). Of those, my favorite is Oceana (2005):
I've enjoyed a lot of his work as a sideman, notably for Donny McCaslin's In Pursuit (Sunnyside, 2007) (and other of McCaslin's releases) and for Taylor Haskins' Recombination (2011):
Here's a live performance of one track from McCaslin's group:
Here's a track from Taylor Haskin's Recombination in which Monder plays a big role:
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Some more contemporary jazz pianists:
Aaron Goldberg and Guillermo Klein, Bienestan (Sunnyside, 2011)
Here's a link to a complete track, "Burrito":
Goldberg and Klein are both pianists. On this, Goldberg plays the acoustic keyboard, Klein, the fender rhodes. Sometimes they have a backing band, sometimes, it's just them. A great album.
Aaron Parks, Invisible Cinema (Blue Note, 2008)
Parks apprenticed under trumpeter Terence Blanchard, playing in Blanchard's band for a number of years. In 2008, he released his first record as a bandleader and it was stunning. Deeply melodic, well composed. One of the best tracks is "Harvesting Dance" (which also appears on one of Blanchard's records):
But then silence. He popped up occasionally, notably as the pianist in a jazz supergroup with Joshua Redman (tenor sax), Eric Harland (drums), and Matt Penman (bass) entitled James Farm (2011). Again silence, then last year:
Aaron Parks, Arborescence (ECM, 2013)
This is solo piano, an improvised record, mostly midtempo, mostly meditative. It does not reveal itself on first hearing. I found it came to grab me slowly. Often I let it play as a quiet first-play record in the morning. One of the better releases of last year. Link to the opening track:
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Aaron Parks is great. I really enjoy those two albums above.
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"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world."
A pair of excellent new releases:
David Binney, Anacapa (CrissCross, 2014)
Released yesterday (June 10th). One listen thus far. Excellent overall, but especially the title track. Available for listening on Spotify. BTW, I don't get the cover. Is that Binney? Doesn't look like him.
Angles 9, Injuries (Clean Feed, 2014)
Bold, a bit edgy, but excellent.
Forthcoming this month:
Jacob Young - Forever Young (ECM) - June 17
Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden - Last Dance (ECM) - June 17
Matthew Halsall - When the World Was One - June 17
Joshua Redman - Trios Live - June 17
Bobby Hutcherson - Enjoy the View - June 24
Steve Lehman - Mise Em Abime - June 24
Ginger Baker - Why? - June 24
Wolfgang Muthspiel - Driftwood - June 24
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Getting into some of Elvin Jones's Blue Note albums of the late 60s & early 70s.
This one here is great, but not currently available. Several others I ordered from CD Japan.
I found this article - http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...eeds-love.html - through a link titled "Can Starbucks Save Jazz?"
Ok, so that was intentionally provocative and it worked - the world and I are both worse for it. Of course Starbucks cannot save Jazz and if Jazz were the kind of thing Starbucks could save it wouldn't be much worth saving.
Actually it has an interesting conclusion:
I'm convinced that there's a lesson here for jazz advocacy groups. Face it, the battle to improve the image of the art form is over, and those who fought for respectability get credit for winning the fight. Now we need to rise to the next challenge and remind listeners how much pleasure they can find in this music.
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One of the best contracts for a small business to hold is a contract with a government agency. These are contracts that typically are highly profitable and provide ongoing work or demand for products, but they aren't without their challenges as well. Government contract factoring is an effective way to deal with the possible drawbacks to this type of work.
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The company offering government contract factoring will charge a fee for this service, which should be established and clearly outlined before you choose to work with the company. The initial deposit to your account will be less than the value of the accounts receivable you sell, leaving the factor with a reserve. Once the government pays the invoice in full, the factor deducts the fees for their service and wires any remaining amount of the reserve into your account.
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By Victor Wang
As you may have heard, President Obama's new EPA regulations were released this week, aiming to curb carbon emissions by 30% (compared to 2005 levels) by 2030. According to the EPA, the costs will be in the range of $7.3-$8.8 billion per year, and as a benefit, health gains due to improved air quality would eventually be worth $55-$93 billion. I'm not writing here about the pros and cons of these new rules though — there is plenty of debate about this already, with tons of media attention focused on this topic.
I do want take this opportunity to bring up an interesting comparison: $214 billion was directly spent on Alzheimer's care in the US last year. This very real number dwarfs the estimated costs and benefits associated with US carbon emissions and climate change.
Clearly, comparing global warming to dementia care is a bit of a stretch, but they are both global issues with vast financial and human/moral costs. It's interesting to compare the magnitude of the issues versus the amount of public attention and support received.
According to the EPA's hot-off-the-press report, Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, global annual economic losses due to a temperature increase of 2°C are estimated to range from 0.2% to 2.0% of global GDP. The average rate of warming has been 0.04°C per decade between 1998 and 2012, and at that rate, a 2°C increase will take 50 years. Also note the large range (10x) in the likely cost — it's the best guess of 1,729 expert reviewers from 84 countries, with over 12,000 scientific references.
In comparison, according to the very in-depth World Alzheimer Report 2010, the global cost of dementia care was already 1.01% of GDP a few years ago. This number is derived from very detailed, real data, and is constantly increasing: by 2050, Alzheimer's care in the US alone will cost $1.2 trillion per year (in today's dollars). As I described in my TEDMED talk about senior care & GeriJoy, one of the primary drivers of that cost has to do with the age demographics of developed countries, and the lack of local supply of human resources demanded for dementia care.
Note here that the caveat with all of this analysis is that some important things can't be quantified financially: e.g. in the former case the moral cost of the extinction of species or the alteration of natural landscapes, and in the latter case the human cost of families struggling to manage care and suffering the pain of seeing their loved ones forget cherished memories, forsake close personal relationships, and eventually lose the very person that they are as they decline into oblivion.
I'm totally for conservation of the environment. I enjoy hiking, camping, outdoor rock climbing, kayaking, digging up clams on the beach barehanded, roasting said clams around a camp fire and eating them with nothing but the sea salt in their shells (a culinary experience that I highly recommend), and generally relishing all that nature offers in its pristine condition. I can see why the green movement has been so successful, why so many people advocate for environmental issues, for fighting global warming, etc, and why there is such a strong brand around this cause. It's cool to support nature. It's hip to be green.
But with the real, present day global cost of dementia care up to five times the projected future cost of global warming, why is there not as much attention on these aging-related issues that will one day affect almost every one of us, as well as our future generations?I realize that this comparison between climate change and dementia is not quite apples to apples — I just happened to be inspired by recent news to write about this, and it also happens to be Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. My point is, as digital health futurist Maneesh Juneja blogged about while covering Health 2.0 Europe, how can we make aging as sexy as global warming? How can we inspire more of the top innovators to create solutions to the problems surrounding aging, and how can we attract the funding necessary to realize and scale these solutions to address the vast magnitude of the problems?
Over the last couple of years, the US has been investing about $40 billion/year in clean energy. By far the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's, only receives about half a billion a year in research funding. Part of the difference is likely because most Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers simply can't get to Washington to fight for more funding.
While a lot of it has to do with advocacy and public awareness, I think a lot of it is just incumbent on existing players demonstrating the commercial viability of proposed solutions. Branding aging, in particular the emotionally tough topic of dementia/Alzheimer's, to be a cause as sexy as the green movement will take time. But things that make money have always been sexy.
At GeriJoy, now that we've demonstrated the very clear qualitative benefits of our senior care oversight & companionship service, and have shown the life-improving, long-term benefits that we offer families, what's keeping us busy is proving with influential players in the senior care field that there is a lot of money to be made/saved through our solution. We do our best to spread the message of our cause as we do so, and for example just recently achieved a landslide win on The Startup Conference audience vote (attended by about 2,000 entrepreneurs and investors in Silicon Valley). We're grateful to be receiving a lot of support, and hopefully our success will contribute to bringing more attention and resources to this field!
What do you think? Aging, Alzheimer's research, dementia and senior care, are these important issues? If so, how can we help them to get more of the attention and support that they deserve?
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Jan 22 (Reuters) - Canada's biggest oil-producing province, Alberta, said on Tuesday that it would provide a C$440 million ($330 million) loan guarantee for a planned C$2 billion ($1.5 billion) oil partial upgrading facility, aiming to push more crude through its full pipelines.
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said her government had signed a letter of intent for the loan guarantee to private company Value Creation Inc, which intends to make a final investment decision by year-end on building the facility, near Edmonton.
Partial upgrading reduces the thickness of oil sands bitumen, allowing it to flow through pipelines without having to be diluted. Alberta announced its strategy nearly a year ago to offer up to C$1 billion in loan guarantees and grants to spur construction of such facilities.
The move is one of a series of steps the left-leaning New Democratic Party has announced to clear chronic bottlenecks of Alberta's oil production, which has expanded faster than pipeline capacity. Notley's government, which faces an election this spring, has also ordered mandatory curtailments to clear a storage glut and said it planned to buy trains to move more oil.
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"Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned." ~Peter Marshall
I began 2017 with a small New Year's resolution. I kicked off the year by participating in a 5K run/walk. I walked it. I stayed on track with my health goals for awhile. Then my parents got sicker, my father died, and I got off track. Eventually I got back on track, and then my chronic spine problems kicked in.
Here I am at the end of 2017, and I am not where I was in the beginning of the year. If you are like me, your stomachs are groaning with too much food. Your body aches because of inertia. Your mind is in a stupor from being off track. You may be wondering when you are going to make some healthier changes.
We all know that we are supposed to exercise, eat better, and maintain a normal weight, but doing these things ia easier said than done. From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, things can get out of control, and before you know it, you are feeling lousy. This is when many of us say, "I'll get back on track January 1st. No, wait, let's make that the 2nd. But I have plans for Martin Luther King weekend, so I'll get back on track after that. Better make that after Valentine's Day…" And if you are Irish, you may have to wait until after St. Paddy's day.
In the meantime, your body is not happy. It doesn't like the extra demand that sugar, fat, and junk food place on it. Those holiday treats are now holiday threats.
There is no time like the present to take charge. You don't have to wait until January first to make a resolution. Nearly half of all adults make New Year resolutions. People have been making annual resolutions since the Romans. While I am not sure what Romans were resolving (no drinking while driving chariots), I do know that most New Year resolutions are health-related.
If you think that resolutions fail, think again. According to John Norcross, author of Changeology, 40 to 44 percent of New Year resolutions are successful after six months. People who make resolutions are 10 times more likely to change than those who don't make resolutions. So, although more resolutions fail in the first six months than succeed, the commitment process has a decent track record.
You may be thinking, "Does this person know ANYTHING about how lousy I feel? I can barely get my laundry done, let alone exercise. Even thinking about physical activity makes me tired." Believe me I understand. I am not suggesting that you run a marathon; I am suggesting that you make small, achievable changes. Small change is better than no change.
Maybe you don't want to exercise, but perhaps you are willing to add just a little more activity in to your life, such as walking in place every time there is a commercial on TV. If pain or other health issues are holding you back from exercise, how about focusing on your diet? What about committing to a sugar-free Mediterranean diet for one or more days a week? Or learning about food labels, reading them, and making more careful choices about what you buy? Or resolving to go to bed earlier so you get more sleep? If you get sufficient sleep, you are making a huge contribution to your health.
The healthier you are, the easier it is to live with chronic illness. The more you do to take care of your health, the more likely you are to reap some benefits. We all get one body, and the better we care for it, the more we profit from this care. There has never been a better time to take control. Let's see where we all are in 2018. Hopefully I will be writing about our successes.
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FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots fans shouldn't fret over Trent Brown's absence from practice this week.
The big offensive tackle was excused from practice Sunday and Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Brown is expected to return to the practice field Wednesday and plans to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Houston Texans, per Schefter's report.
Brown was present at every open practice from the start of organized team activities through the end of training camp and will enter the season as New England's starting left tackle, replacing Nate Solder.
The Patriots made multiple roster moves ahead of Tuesday's session, reportedly waiving wide receiver Amara Darboh and re-signing offensive lineman Brian Schwenke to the 53-man roster. They also signed wide receiver Jace Billingsley and O-lineman Eric Smith to the practice squad.
Schwenke had been with the team all summer before being released Saturday.
Wideout Chad Hansen also made his Patriots practice debut after being claimed off waivers from the New York Jets on Sunday.
The Patriots also claimed Darboh on Sunday but let him go before his first practice. His departure reportedly was injury-related.
Long snapper Joe Cardona also was absent from Tuesday's practice, while running backs Sony Michel and Rex Burkhead participated in positional drills as they work their way back from reported knee injuries.
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Richard A. James of Durham & James P.C. has been a practicing attorney in Pennsylvania since 1976. He graduated from Juniata College in 1972 and Widener University's School of Law in 1975.
Mr. James is admitted to practice before all courts in Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. James also represents parties in real estate matters and a variety of matters associated with families. He appears in court primarily in Delaware and Chester County.
Since 1980, Mr. James has been practicing in the area of family law including:
Mr. James is a former chairman of the Delaware County Bar Association's Family Law Committee. Mr. James was recognized in the Delaware County Daily Times as one of the top matrimonial lawyers in Delaware County/Chester County. He was also on the association's board of directors. Philadelphia Magazine recently selected Mr. James as a Super Lawyer in Family Law.
Richard is married to the former Beth DeVito who is a certified paralegal. The James family resides in Concord Township with their son, Andrew, who is currently a junior at University at Pittsburgh.
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"A Culture of Meanness"
Sydney M. Williams
Thought of the Day
"A Culture of Meanness"
September 3, 2015
"Meanness" is defined as unkindness, spitefulness and unfairness. It can also suggest stinginess, as in depriving students of contrary opinions and of ignoring their need to be challenged and to think independently. The word describes today's political and cultural environment, one characterized by divisiveness between the elite who govern and the masses that are governed. When George Bush exclaimed "you're either with us or you're against us," he was referring to those who were committing acts of terror or who were harboring terrorists. Now it means Republicans, or at least it does to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Unlike most countries, the
is a nation of immigrants – we come
from all places, races and religions. The heritage we share is the history of
our founding, which was based on the concept that "all men are created equal
and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights…that
governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers by the consent
of the governed." It is a heritage of ideas. Whether our ancestors were present
in United
States ,
or whether we arrived in the past decade, it is the knowledge that our basic
rights do not come from government, but from a larger power, and that
government is subservient to the people. It is that that distinguishes
Americans. No matter our political differences, no matter whether we are
conservative or liberal, Democrat or Republican we share this history. We have
an obligation to encourage its persistence. But today that sense of commonality
seems at risk. Philadelphia
People in all societies need a bonding agent – something that provides unity. Some, as the Nazis did, do it through militarism and nationalism. Others, like Communists, do it by forcing cohesion. Still others, like Islamists, use religion. The people of the
, a polyglot nation of citizens who
have come here of their own volition or who are descended from those who did,
created that bond by emphasizing the exceptional aspects of our country: its government,
its history and its people. United
Now, we are told by President Obama that we are not "exceptional," at least no more than are the Greeks or the British. The word exceptional does not mean we consider ourselves superior to Brits or Greeks, but that our history and people are singular. We are not all religious and those that are worship different Gods, but inherent in what makes America America is a belief in a power greater than man. Otherwise, by default, we would have to assume that our rights have been conferred by man. So, when we are told we are not "exceptional," the ties that bind loosen. Not only have those been loosened, but with his memorandums, directives and executive orders Mr. Obama has rent us asunder. And he has offered no substitute to keep us together.
We read a great deal of the polarization that infects our nation, but when we read our history we find that men and women have always expressed ideas forcibly. There is nothing new in polarization. The greatest example was the Civil War. But today, unlike previous eras, the divide is between governors and governed.
Certainly, we face serious fiscal and political issues, but the real problems are cultural. Government has abetted these concerns, rather than dissuading them. From our beginnings, there have been those who fawned over government officials that controlled purse strings. Cronyism may be worse today, but it is as old as the Republic. Other issues are more recent and we see their consequences manifested in the attraction of fringe candidates: It is the culture of "identity politics," where people are taught to become victims and where they learn that dependency is more attractive than responsibility. It is the hubristic elitism that has infected the DNA of Washington politicians, mainstream media and academia. It is manifested in teacher's unions and the politicians they support, who care more for school teachers and administrators than for the children they teach. It is the coddling of college students that presumes a fragility of their psyche, and that ill-prepares them for the future. It is the social degradations that encourage childbirth without marriage. It is a welfare system that discourages work. It is the abandonment of religion – an unspoken arrogance that implies we have advanced to a point where we no longer have need of a greater power. It is the unambiguous assumption that man can control nature. It is the government official who caves to popular whims, rather than adhering to the rule of law. And, perhaps saddest of all, the fact that birthrates have fallen close to or below the replacement rate suggests defeatism and pessimism regarding the future.
Good men and women serve government because they believe in the ideal of service, of giving back to a system that helped them succeed. Bad men and women serve government because they seek personal power. Deciphering the difference is critical for the future of any free nation. The ability to do so requires an educated citizenry. It is why public education was so important to the founding fathers – a movement then led by my four-great grandfather, Noah Webster. A government of, by and for the people demands an electorate well-versed in current events and with knowledge of history. It requires an understanding of human behavior that can best be acquired through studying the Old and New Testaments and reading classical thinkers like Adam Smith and John Locke. It has become common to emphasize the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects – and there is no question as to their importance – but it has also become popular to ridicule liberal arts. For the young, it is not just learning how things work, but it is seeing the way men and women – across all cultures – behave when confronted with malice, hatred, greed, obsession, jealousy and a host of other emotions – good and bad. Those traits can be best learned when we read authors like Shakespeare, Dickens, Tolstoi and Austen. Their novels also help us anticipate change that is inevitable. Understanding the evil men can do helps prevent the rise of a Mao, Stalin or Hitler.
Has the dumbing-down of American public schools been a function of neglect, a focus on unions and benefits, or a deliberate policy decision – to keep the people stupid? Millennials are supposed to be the best educated in American history. That claim may be true in terms of years spent in classrooms, but it doesn't appear true in terms of their understanding of our history, or the way in which our government functions, or in their lack of familiarity with great literature.
The consequence of supercilious elites in
and the two coasts – a group comprised of politicians, big business, big banks,
big unions, the Press and
– has been a culture of meanness, in both definitions of the word. Our society
has become less fair and more spiteful. It encourages exclusivity; it fosters
conformity; it denigrates those who disagree and it risks giving rise to a
generation incapable of making choices based on a clear understanding of their
country. Hollywood
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On This Episode of The Garden Podcast:
Peter Donegan chats with Manoj Malde, Silver Gilt medal winner at RHS Chelsea 2017. This was his first time to design there.
It's worth noting maybe, that this interview was recorded before medals were awarded.
Thoughts or comments ? @sodshow on twitter or on facebook as The Sodshow
Inspired by the work of architect Luis Barragan, Beneath a Mexican Sky garden was sponsored by Inland Homes Plc.
Together Peter and Manoj chat first time everything at Chelsea, finding a sponsor, being bold, the confidence to go there and walk that walk. The garden build, leaving your partner very far away from the garden build, sanity and the right contractor by your side.
Manoj Malde was born in Kenya in 1967 and moved to the UK at the age of four. Although he was raised in the UK, he attributes much of his love of colour to his ethnic background and Indian ancestry.
As a graduate of the Master's programme in fashion design at the Royal College of Art, Manoj's career has taken him to Italy, Germany, New York, Hong Kong and India. He worked in the fashion industry for 18 years, latterly as creative director.
Manoj then studied garden design at the English Gardening School and uses much of his fashion experience within his present career as a landscape designer. Although the materials have changed, his thought process still begins with themes, mood boards, colour palettes and textures. Manoj says; "Designing a planting scheme is like creating a sumptuous print on silk. I've gone from Crinolines to Camellias; from haute couture to 'hort' couture."
Manoj has created gardens for various private clients as well as property developers. He has worked as a consultant on many projects, given presentations to garden societies and also enjoys writing a gardening blog. His ambition is to expand his garden design career into TV, with the aim of inspiring a passion for gardening in the younger generation and those from ethnic backgrounds. He also plans to develop his design work further into public spaces, hotels, spas and more private gardens in the Mediterranean and further afield.
With thanks to Tanya and Rosie at Rose Tinted PR.
- Twitter: @Manoj_Malde
- Facebook: CoutureGardens
- web: www.couturegardens.co.uk


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Jasper de Groot is awarded a NWO VENI grant
Jasper de Groot will continue his exciting line of research on communication of emotions via body odor (i.e., chemosignalling communication) in a NWO funded VENI project:
Outside of our awareness human body odors "communicate" social information from sender to receiver. Using a novel approach, Jasper will discover whether humans have a species-shared "animalistic" fear-omone communication capacity— extending from sender (molecules) to receiver (behavior)—to ultimately counteract possible undesirable communication.
You can find more information on this project on the website of NWO ->.


text: Client, a Canadian publishing company, found itself as a Defendant in an Oregon court, sued by a former independent advertising contractor for moneys he alleged he was owed. Client retained our attorneys to represent it in defending what it believed to be a frivolous suit. We were able to educate Plaintiff (through his own attorney) about the deficiencies of his claims and, in the end, resolved the matter by settlement requiring Client to pay less than $11,000 of the roughly $81,000 sought by Plaintiff.


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No More Word
A Texas Judge just decided Microsoft cannot sell Word in the US because it saves data as XML. They are expected to pay $200 million dollars.
That just happened.
- Every successful software company will eventually be sued for infringing some patent.
- Thus, every successful product "violates a patent", i.e. builds on ideas from some earlier work.
- Since every software product builds on ideas from previous generations (or as lawyers say, violates a patent), no software is patentable.
I believe we should eliminate all software patents. Judges, lawyers, and juries lack the technical expertise to understand why patents like this are so silly.
In addition to being fined $200 million dollars for allegedly violating someone else's word processing XML patent, Microsoft was recently granted patent 7571169 for…saving Word docs as XML.
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Find the Food Trucks in Montgomery County, MD right here!
Montgomery County, MD is home to some of the best food trucks in the country! On this site we tell you WHO they are, WHAT they serve and WHERE they are located. Food trucks are often found serving lunch to office workers Monday - Friday as well as dinners and special events. Need a food truck for an upcoming event? Find one here!


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PR Racing Kawasaki rider Jed Metcher will miss out on the official test and round one of the championship due to a technicality with his visa, which means he has had to return to Australia before he can race in the UK. The team were informed that Metcher is not allowed to take part in any activities relating to British Superbikes including test and promotional days, until the visa issues are resolved.
Since the team were alerted of the issues with Jed's visa we have worked closely with his management, BSB organisers and UK emigration to try and resolve the problem quickly. Despite our best efforts and to our disappointment the issues could not be resolved from the UK, the application for the Visa can only be accepted from Australia.
Team Manager John Jameson commented. "This technicality only came to light on our return from testing in Cartagena. When we arrived back in the UK Jed was informed (by emigration) he has the wrong type of visa. The paperwork is now all correct and in place, Jed has returned to Australia on Sunday the 21st of March awaiting for the visa to be processed."
The team are now working hard behind the scenes to ensure we have a strong package for Jed when he returns. Our aim is to be joining the 2015 BSB MCE Insurance Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch for Round 2.
PR Racing would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support for the 2015. We look forward to using and promoting your products throughout the season.
Kind Regards
John Jameson
Team Manager


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I don't know about you but I am tired of
being nickel and dime to death by the
airlines. This past week I flew with my
daughter to NYC. On economical Southwest
there is NO charge for two checked bags. But
on United there is a fee for every checked
bag, unless you fly business or first class.
In fact, we met a lady in the airport who was
traveling with her two little dogs who stated
that the fee use to be $50 each way for each
pooch but now the fee has increased to $150
p/way and for each pooch - so she now hides
them and pays nothing!
I would rather take less luggage on vacation
and shop while on vacation because if I need
something I would rather spend the money on
me than give it to the airlines.
While flying I was informed by a gentleman
from Europe that the low cost carriers who
fly in Europe now charge to use the bathroom.
This is incredible to me - when will it end?
And now with the proposed merger with United
and Continental what we are seeing is a
consolidation of sorts between the mega
airlines, which can only mean less
competition resulting in higher fares for you
and I.
When I first traveled on an airplane back in
the early 1970's travelers use to get dressed
for the "plane" as your vacation started once
you boarded the aircraft. Air travel in the
last 10 years has done a 180. Gone are the
days when you were treated as a valued patron
by the airlines - welcome now to the cattle
call of travel.
However, I must say I have not flown all US
carriers. The ones that I feel stand apart
are Southwest and Virgin America.
For those with any thoughts you can email
Known as Central America's jewel, Costa Rica
is one of the best places to experience the
tropics. It's mostly coastline, which means
great surfing, beaches galore and a fabulous
climate. The lush jungles are home to playful
monkeys, languid sloths, crocodiles,
countless lizards, poison-dart frogs and a
mind-boggling assortment of exotic birds,
insects and butterflies. The endangered sea
turtles nest on both the Pacific and
Caribbean coasts. The majestic cloud forests
protect elusive birds and jungle cats.
Dear Endora,
My friend is afraid of going to the Big
Island because of Pele. What is Pele? Should
we be afraid?
Fearful in Vancouver
Wondering what to do to recharge your
batteries? Think of cruising for your next
vacation experience. According to the Cruise
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With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner
many of us will be sipping on one of my
favorite adult beverages - the Margarita. So
below is a fun video on how to make a
variation of this classic beverage,
demonstrated by Mixologist Eben Freeman, of
Tailor restaurant in New York City.
Perfectly situated just in front of the
glorious Arenal volcano, the Arenal Paraiso
hotel is the ideal place to enjoy Costa
Rica's real spirit of peace, nature and
adventure. The hotel has a quiet and cozy
atmosphere that blends to perfection with the
powerful view of the volcano and the
exuberant tropical gardens.
Do you know where the only royal palace on
US soil is located? Welcome to Oahu, the home
of the last Hawaiian Monarchy.
On your next trip to the islands be sure to
plan to spend a few days in Oahu. Known as
'The Gathering Island," it is one of the
smaller islands but has a larger population
than all of the other Hawaiian Islands
combined. There is something for everyone on
Oahu - unbelievably beautiful beaches,
incredible restaurants, great shopping, and
many tourist attractions. It is because of
this variety that Oahu has such great appeal.
If you like the hustle and bustle of a big
tourist city then head down to Waikiki or
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Euros Childs + Bunkerpop
Euros Childs + Bunkerpop
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Euros Childs' playfully eccentric musical vision first came to the attention of discerning listeners in the '90s, when he was the leader of Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, the Welsh neo-psychedelic group who gained a potent European following and a small but vocal cult following in the United States. The group went on a break following the release of Sleep/Holiday in 2003, and announced their breakup in 2006. By this time, Childs had already released his first solo single, 2005's "Donkey Island," as well as an album, Chops, that arrived in shops in early 2006. A little more than a year later, Childs released a second long-player, Bore Da, in March 2007, which included songs in both English and Welsh and found Childs working in the studio with guitarist Alun Tan Lan, keyboardist Dylan Hughes, bassist Meilyr Jones, and drummer Peter Richardson. The prolific Childs released his third album, Miracle Inn, a mere three month later, which featured most of the same studio crew from Bore Da as well as a guest appearance from former Gorky's Zygotic Mynci guitarist Richard James. Childs followed the release of the two albums with an extensive tour of England and Wales, which found Childs accompanied on-stage by Alun Tan Lan, Peter Richardson, and bassist Steven Black. He continued to release albums at a prolific rate, with Cheer Gone arriving via Wichita Records late in 2007, Son of Euro Child appearing in July 2009 on Childs' own National Elf imprint, and the Krautrock-inspired Face Dripping turning up in 2010. Childs also teamed up with Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake as the duo Jonny, who issued their self-titled debut in 2011. That year, he also released the more contemplative solo album Ends, which focused on his vocals and piano. First Cousins, the debut from Cousins, Childs' collaboration with Race Horses' Meilyr Jones, arrived in 2012, as did the solo album Summer Special, which was some of his poppiest work in a while. The following year's Situation Comedy was a similarly whimsical yet dark set of songs.
Support comes from 5 piece instrumental groove ensemble, Bunkerpop. A beat driven human machine which combines the hypnotic rhythms of Krautrock with a highly charged supergroove


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Albanian national coach Christian Panuci appeared at a press conference to talk about the next challenge against Scotland."Tomorrow we must definitely score," said the Italian coach, claiming victory against Scots.
Panucci said gave courage to the players, adding that he did not asked to players to play in defence against the opponents, but to play in offensive.
"The problem is that we had many chances in Israel. I would be worried if not. The players should be willing not to accept that they cannot score a goal, I thing that this is a match we must win. Ever since I came here I gave courage to my players, ask the captain.
I did not asked them a defencive game, but always with balance, I wanted to play as offensive as possible. Tomorrow I will seek to win, surely," Panuchi added.
Christian Panucci: Albania will absolutely win against Scotland Friday, November 16, 2018 Rating:


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One of the most accomplished Jailbreak Developer, Ryan Petrich, is spreading some of the amazing ideas in the Jailbreak community. He is responsible for creating many brilliant Jailbreak tweaks, including his latest release, or I might have heard about it a little bit late, VintageKeys, an extension which allows you to adjust your keyboard styling in your device. You have four choices here, modern light, modern dark, legacy light and legacy dark.
Thought that iOS 7 keyboard is accepted by many users and it has been accustomed to over the past year, yet those who wants to try different things again and again, will even switch to old school. VintageKeys also have a classic appearance of iOS 6 and earlier. However, a Custom keyboard can't be system wide at such points, you have to go to the settings and choose which keyboard you want for which app. VintageKeys supports both 3rd party and stock apps, so you won't have to worry about compatibility. One thing, you have to respring your device and switching between classic and old style requires to kill and restart the app every time.
Jailbreak your iOS Device.
Since the following tutorial needs an iOS device which is Jailbroken, you need to Jailbreak your device. If your device is still in its normal condition. Follow our Jailbreak Section to find out how to Jailbreak your device.
Download VintageKeys:
- Open Cydia.
- Search for VintageKeys.
- Tap VintageKeys once the search is over.
- Tap Install on the top right corner.
- Tap Confirm.
- Restart your Device.


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Fulfilling a long-time goal to have backyard chickens (and more importantly, their eggs), we got ten baby chicks last week. Though I had no confidence in my ability to keep them alive, they're thriving so far and I've even let my kids name them. The problem is, they're like donuts—you go to Tractor Supply, pick … Continue reading What Color is Your Potato?
Spy Cat Academy Update
Busy week here at Frederick Spy Cat . . . er, Rescue Cat Academy. Timber Howligan would like to report that the two youngest recruits made it through boot camp and are off to their next assignment, infiltrating the animal rescue network and living off nothing but the bottle-fed handouts of total strangers. They're well … Continue reading Spy Cat Academy Update
Homeschooling—Not for the Faint of Heart
"Faint of heart": Is it a metaphor or a metonym? Or maybe an idiom? I don't know, but now I've got enough material for my daughter's next two ELA classes. Even though I'm a writer, I'm no expert in teaching figurative language (fortunately, the Internet is). But that's what homeschooling is all about. It all … Continue reading Homeschooling—Not for the Faint of Heart
Why I don't write (here)
It's been over a year since my last blog post. Any blog post that begins with an apology for how long it's been since the previous one is doomed, so--no apologies here. Just the facts, and no excuses. If I haven't been blogging, what have I been doing? In the past year, I: parented two … Continue reading Why I don't write (here)
When is a bowl not a bowl?
I love helping kids make thing, but do kids need as much help as I think? I'm not going to be doing Maker Team this year, but I look back on the years I spent helping kids learn how to make, and I wonder how much of what we made was their vision, and how … Continue reading When is a bowl not a bowl?
DIY Leaf Blower Hovercraft (#Making)
So my daughter wanted a hovercraft. A lot of bad stories start that way, but this one has a happy ending. DIY Hovercraft are easy to build--we made ours in a couple hours from materials lying around our garage, repurposed from gathering wood dust, cobwebs, cat pee, etc. Many sites provide instructions; we followed some from Make … Continue reading DIY Leaf Blower Hovercraft (#Making)
"Some Trump supporters demand #Repealthe19th"
I can't believe I'm saying this, but this is a real thing. I'm not the only one horrified by #Repealthe19th. It is not something that offends only Democrats, only Hillary supporters, or only women. I recognize that it is not a serious political trend, it's just in the news precisely because we love to be … Continue reading "Some Trump supporters demand #Repealthe19th"
How to Tell if You are Really a Cat Person
Timber Howligan Secret Agent Cat is a book about saving animals, and I have celebrated that in many ways. When I finished my first draft, I went to the local animal shelter and adopted two cats. They were on sale, real cheap-$1 each! Since then I've paid thousands of dollars in vet bills for them, … Continue reading How to Tell if You are Really a Cat Person
How to have a happy December
In the spirit of having a low-key December (I know that's not really a thing), I set modest goals before we packed up to go to my mom's last week. 1. Finish all the laundry--that's essential, because coming home to a stinky pile of clothes is not relaxing. 2. Pack--the kids packed their own clothes … Continue reading How to have a happy December
The Bad Habits of Good Readers by Carol Jago
Does your child take his time picking out a book, and then even more time getting through it? Is she more than happy to read nothing, rather than a book she doesn't like? This article on Nerdy Book Club made me appreciate the Slow Readers in my family, and made me wonder if my Fast Reading … Continue reading The Bad Habits of Good Readers by Carol Jago


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It is an unpleasant truth that conscience usually carries a cost. Behind every feel-good story of justice achieved is a check paid in blood or dishonor or cold, hard reproach. Few films have demonstrated that cost more cinematically than "The Insider," director Michael Mann's story of the real-life whistleblower who exposed deceptive and dangerous tobacco industry policy. The Oscar-nominated feature has finally been released on Blu-ray, almost fourteen years after its theatrical release.
Russell Crowe plays Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, a scientist fired from tobacco giant Brown and Williamson for refusing to sign off on shadowy practices that may threaten public health. He is slowly convinced to take his story public by "60 Minutes" producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino), and the two men embark on a twisting and torturous journey to get the story out, challenged by big tobacco and Bergman's own network, CBS. They find out that the truth isn't always what the story is really about.
Adapting an article by journalist Marie Brenner entitled "The Man Who Knew Too Much," Mann and co-writer Eric Roth may have taken some liberties with chronology and personality in Wigand's story, but in the service of creating an intricate and compelling story that manages to turn journalistic maneuvering and lawyering up into forceful drama.
In the twin leads, Crowe and Pacino are both in top form. Pacino mostly resists the grandstanding that mars some of his work, and finds a weary dignity beneath the newsman's brash focus and shrewd manipulation. Bergman is probably more the noble underdog in this film than reality might say, but that doesn't discount Pacino's impact.
Crowe is especially fine, in a tightly coiled performance and with hair dyed a striking pale color. No one in the movies glowers quite as effectively as Crowe, and that hooded potential for violence is here tied to a character of obvious intelligence and restrained decency. The effort needed to maintain that restraint is an anxious undercurrent to all Wigand's actions.
There is a particularly effective scene early in the film, where Wigand is called back to Brown and Williamson after his dismissal. In an exchange that falls just a smoke-ring short of a punch in the mouth, he is 'reminded' of his non-disclosure agreement, and a further punitive addition to that contract, by Thomas Sandefur, the boss who just fired him (played with a filtered, reptilian menace by Michael Gambon). Wigand views Sandefur's veiled threats not only as a challenge to his safety, but also as a needless smear on his honor. It's clear which is more important to him, and Crowe responds with a wounded, visceral pride that makes his resolve and resilience much more believable in the later stages of the film.
Along with Gambon's excellent turn, there is great character work from Christopher Plummer as "60 Minutes" marquee correspondent Mike Wallace, the underappreciated Philip Baker Hall as the show's executive producer Don Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky as a CBS bigwig, and Bruce McGill as the attorney who takes Wigand's deposition. Only the comparatively shallow female roles stand in counter-balance—an executive played by Gina Gershon is a shallow corporate shill, and Wigand's wife never seems to register.
Interestingly, Mann doesn't focus so much on the actual content of what Wigand had to say about Big Tobacco. What exactly Wigand accuses them of is made explicit, but in a way that implies the accusations are only the key in the ignition for a bigger, more compelling tale of trust and deception, and the abuse of power. It's enough for us to know that an injustice is being perpetrated, and the essence of the story is in the path Wigand and Bergman take in getting the story out, and what that path tells us about the expensive but redemptive cost of conscience.
"The Insider" is presented in 1080p High Definition Widescreen, in 2.39:1 ratio. There are English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles. The digital transfer is meticulous and extremely pleasing to the eye. Depth of focus is crisp and consistent, and the colors, light and shadows utilized by cinematographer Dante Spinotti are given top-flight treatment. Not surprisingly, given Mann's reputation for unflagging detail, this is a great looking disc.
The audio track is presented in English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. There are also French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital options in the audio set-up menu. Though I had to boost the overall volume a little more than usual on my system, the audio track is detailed and very capably done, complementing the Oscar-nominated sound.
- A disappointingly short production featurette. Though the slipcase claims "audio commentary with Russell Crowe and Al Pacino, " this is a dubious description. There is no feature commentary in the standard way, just regular interviews. You do get to see and hear from the real Jeffrey Wigand and Lowell Bergman, though given the story at hand, their comments are needlessly brief.
- Theatrical trailer
- The slipcover states there is an "Inside a Scene" extra feature included, but if it's there, I was unable to find it. Maybe Big Tobacco got ahold of it first.
Parting thoughts:
Finally released on Blu-ray, "The Insider" earned seven well-deserved Oscar nominations back in 1999, including best picture, actor, director and screenplay. Director Michael Mann presents the story of tobacco industry whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand with a potent and detailed script, a strong visual palette, and great performances by a remarkable cast.


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Local News - Issue 309
Denis Onyango Wins Uganda Footballer of the Year
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango expressed his delight after being awarded the 2015 Ugandan Player of the Year award. The Brazilians' shot-stopper claimed the prestigious accolade, voted for by Uganda's top sports journalists in the Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA), ahead of national teammate and striker Farouk Miya, as he became the first goalkeeper to win the award since its inception in 1979. "The award means a lot to me, especially because not many goalkeepers get to win this category," Onyango was quoted as saying on his club's official website. "It's all been all about maturity, self-belief and also the competition that I have at the club and national team." A regular for title-chasing Sundowns, Onyango helped his club lift the Telkom Knockout trophy last year in a man-of-the-match display, and thanked his club for helping him achieve the award. "Sundowns contributed to this award as we won both the Nedbank Cup and the Telkom Knockout in 2015," he said. "Also, the Uganda national team, The Cranes, put in some outstanding performances. "I also want to thank the management and coaching staff of Mamelodi Sundowns who gave me the opportunity to play – and more importantly, my wife and children who supported me throughout." The 30-year-old, who has 49 national team caps to his name, added that his achievement was dedicated to Uganda teammate Dhaira Abbey, who recently passed away.
SuperSport United have reportedly identified three Kaizer Chiefs players they are looking to sign ahead of the new season. Reyaad Pieterse is thought to be on his way to Matsatsantsa after turning down Amakhosi's contract offer. Also on Stuart Baxter's list is Reneilwe Letsholonyane, who is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal at Naturena, despite reportedly agreeing in principle to stay on. Baxter said over the weekend that he would be interested in signing Letsholonyane – or any other good player – should he become available. The other player who could make the move is Siphelele Mthembu, who has found game-time hard to come by since arriving from Platinum Stars. He has only started three league games this season and come on as a substitute eight times, and is yet to find the back of the net. SuperSport have already secured the services of Polokwane City midfielder Cole Alexander on a pre-contract.
Bidvest Wits CEO Jose Ferreira has confirmed that Gerald Phiri Jnr has received his South African permanent residence permit as well as the signing of Zimbabwe PSL top scorer Knox Mutizwa. Midiflelder Phiri signed for Wits at the beginning of the season but could not be registered due to a delay in receiving permanent residence. The Clever Boys midfielder is born to a South African father which qualifies him for local permanent residence and paves the way for Bidvest Wits to register him as a local player. Ferreira has confirmed that the 25-year-old's papers have finally been cleared. "Everything has been sorted. He is back but will only be registered next season," says Ferreira. Ferreira also confirmed the signing of Zimbabwean striker Knox Mutizwa from Bulawayo Highlanders after he impressed during a trial in December. The 22-year-old, who scored 14 goals in 17 starts for Highlanders last season, is expected to be registered as a foreigner next season.
Stuart Baxter has explained why SuperSport United have decided to part ways with Mark Mayambela. 'Professor' joined the club during the January transfer window from Chippa United when Gordon Igesund was in charge, but has hardly seen any action following Baxter's arrival. SuperSport brand ambassador Jabu Mahlangu warned Mayambela of taking his football seriously, and Baxter concedes that the player fell short of what was required of him. "The club has to give an official statement," he says. "We made demands of our players and we made demands of their behaviour on and off the field. "Mark fell short, despite me giving him a heads up of what we expect and he didn't go a lot better. You've got a bit of responsibility somewhere about football, society and the kids watching you play, so the club parted company with him. "They have to give an official [statement] of what they did, but that is the secret … and the club will have to come with some agreement with him [about his package]."
Golden Arrows coach Clinton Larsen says the club will do its utmost to sign Gladwin Shitolo on a permanent deal from Orlando Pirates. Shitolo has impressed on loan at Arrows this season, scoring three goals in 22 league outings for the Durban-based outfit. Pirates also farmed the midfielder out to Platinum Stars last term, and he faces a battle for game-time on his return to Mayfair from the likes of Lehlogonolo Masalela, Issa Sarr and Thandani Ntshumayelo. "I think we know which players that are on loan we would like to keep and Shitolo is one of them," says Larsen. "He's an integral part of this team and we will try our level best to make his stay a permanent one. (Hellings) Mhango goes to Bidvest Wits so we lose him. Other players have long left like (Ryan) Chapman, (Mwape) Musonda and we are in the market also." Meanwhile, Larsen says Arrows are in talks with Chicken Inn regarding a trial. Chicken Inn trio Danny Phiri, Tafadzwa Kutinyu and Moses Demetra all recently had an assessment with the Absa Premiership side.
Platinum Stars have officially parted ways with Masibusane Zongo. The multi-talented but troubled playmaker had been hauled in front of a disciplinary committee after his latest misdemeanour, and the club have now had enough, announcing his exit on their Twitter feed. Dikwena have also confirmed that Mbongeni Mzimela and Khulekani Madondo have been handed 'hefty fines' and placed on final warning after they too were charged with issues relating to ill-discipline. "Platinum Stars Football Club takes matters of discipline seriously and has welcomed and accepted the findings and the recommendations of the chairperson," Stars general manager Senzo Mazingiza is quoted on the club's website. "Consequently, Mr Mzimela and Mr Madondo have been issued with written warnings and fined as recommended by the chairperson. Mr Zongo's employment has been terminated with immediate effect as recommended by the chairperson. "Out of respect for the rights of the individuals involved, Platinum Stars Football Club will not disclose the monetary fines imposed on Mr Mzimela and Mr Madondo nor make any further comments on this matter. "We would like to thank Mr Zongo for his contribution to the club and wish him well in his future endeavors. We hope for improvement in all aspects from Mr Mzimela and Mr Madondo. "Platinum Stars is bigger than all of us. It's important that we do our best to serve the interests of the club and conduct ourselves in manner that contributes to the growth of the brand that is Platinum Stars Football Club. "It is incumbent upon us, from the management, the technical team, and the players to everyone on the employ of Platinum Stars to always adhere to conduct that is responsible and above board."
Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt has confirmed that the club has signed teenage sensation Shungu Dutiro in a bid to boost their striking force. Dutiro has been promoted from the club's development structures after helping his side qualify for the Future Champions Gauteng International finals. The 17-year-old star was named top goal-scorer in the tournament played in Soweto last month, and is tipped for a bright future, with Hunt now opting to give him a chance to shine in the PSL.
Chippa United defender James Okwuosa could be heading to Orlando Pirates next season. Okwuosa's contract with United is set to expire in June and he has already indicated a desire to seek greener pastures. According to a source close to Okwuosa, Pirates have made a strong offer to the Nigerian, and he is expected to soon sign a pre-contract with the Buccaneers. "It's well documented that he will not be playing for Chippa next season," says the source. "Pirates have made an irresistible offer and he could be in the black and white colours next season." Okwuosa's agent Mohamed Awal confirmed that his client is heading to Gauteng next season but refused to disclose the name of the team.
Cape Town All Stars are proud to announce the signing of former Kaizer Chiefs and Zimbabwe international midfielder Tinashe Nengomasha. Nengomasha spent a highly successful decade with Amakhosi; winning just about every domestic trophy on offer with the Soweto club and also being named the PSL Player, and Players' Player of the Year. The former Black Aces Harare midfield hardman also represented Bidvest Wits and Mpumalanga Black Aces, and was a key member of the Zimbabwean national team for many years. "We are very pleased to confirm that Tinashe has signed for Cape Town All Stars," said club CEO Elasto Kapoweza. "Bringing in a player of this calibre shows that the club means business, and that we have great ambition. "Tinashe will bring great experience to the team, he will bring leadership qualities, and he will boost the options we have in the centre of the park. We welcome Tinashe to Igugu Lekapa and trust that his stay may be a successful one."
Collins Mbesuma has an option of a further year on his contract at Mpumalanga Black Aces where he is expected to remain for at least another season. Mbesuma joined Aces in July 2014 on a two-year deal after a difficult last season at Orlando Pirates during which he scored just once. The Zambian has this season turned back the hands of time and is leading the PSL scoring charts with 13 goals - earning a nomination for the KICK OFF Footballer of the Season award. It was confirmed that Aces are settled on their captain which is why there hasn't been any hullabaloo around the stocky forward as typically happens with a top-scoring forward at a modest club. "Aces have an option for a further year with regards to Mbesuma," says a source.
South African players abroad
Daylon Claasen scored his second goal of the season for German Bundesliga II side 1860 Munich as they gave a massive boost to their survival hopes with a 2-0 victory over St Pauli. The win moves 1860 out of the relegation zone for almost the first time this season with two matches remaining in the campaign.
Kagisho Dikgacoi made his second league start since November for English Championship side Cardiff City, but their hopes of reaching the promotion play-offs were ended with a 3-0 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
Andile Jali laid on both goals for his Belgian side KV Oostende as they beat Zulte-Waregem 2-1 to stay in contention for the UEFA Europa League play-off position. The second Oostende goal was scored by former Kaizer Chiefs striker Knowledge Musona, who came off the bench in the second half.
Darren Keet was left on the bench as Kortrijk beat Standard Liege 1-0 to secure top spot in their Play-Off II pool and advance to the next stage of qualifying for the Europa League.
May Mahlangu played for Sint Truiden in their 1-1 draw away at Mechelen, the penultimate game of the season for the club.
Mandla Masango played for Danish side Randers in their 2-2 away draw with FC Nordsjælland.
Kamohelo Mokotjo played for Dutch side FC Twente as they were humbled 4-0 by Ajax Amsterdam.
Ayanda Patosi and his Lokeren side blew a 2-0 lead to draw at Sporting Charleroi, conceding the equaliser in the fourth minute of injury-time. It means Lokeren must better the result of Charleroi in their final Europa League qualifying pool match next weekend as they host Mechelen and their rivals travel to Sint Truiden.
Thibang Phete started for Vitoria Guimaraes as they lost to top side Benfica 1-0 in the Portuguese league. The South African youngster played the full game.
Lebogang Phiri was brought off the bench midway through the second half as Brondby lost 3-0 at Aalborg in Denmark.
Ntuthuko Radebe missed out on promotion to the Belgian top-flight when his Eupen side could only manage a draw at Antwerp and White Star Brussels finished top to secure their first ever top-flight season in 2016/17.
Granwald Scott missed out on silverware with Slovan Bratislava as his side were beaten 3-1 by Trencin in the Slovak Cup final. Scott started for his new side, but despite his team taking the lead early in the second half, they were not able to maintain the advantage and so a rare opportunity for a South African to lift a trophy in Europe this season was gone.
Thulani Serero helped Ajax Amsterdam take a step closer to the Dutch league title as he played the first 70 minutes of their 4-0 win over FC Twente. Ajax must just match the result of PSV Eindhoven next Sunday to be crowned champions.
Luther Singh started for Swedish second-tier side GAIS as they played to a 0-0 home draw with Orgryte.
Lars Veldwijk netted his 14th goal of the Dutch league season as PEC Zwolle drew 2-2 away at Excelsior Rotterdam to stay in contention for the UEFA Europa League playoffs.


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