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Fermentation and Malting
In the last lesson, "What is malt?" we learned that malting is a process in which the germination process of a grain is kick started and then abruptly stopped, capturing the enzyme that converts starch into sugar.
Out of all of the grains, barley's malt is the most powerful. Because of this, barley is often malted and the malt left over is added to batches of un-malted grain. The malted barley will easily convert the starches in the grain batches into sugar–which is fermentable.
So how does the malt convert entire batches of grain into fermentable sugars? Through mashing of course!
What is mash?
It's best to think of a mash as a soupy concoction.
Here is what the process of mashing looks like:
- Milled grain is added to a large, special vessel (it is like a washing machine with agitators and temperature controls).
- Water is added.
- Next, the malted grain (which contain the special enzymes) is added.
- The heat is turned up to activate the conversion process.
- At this point the enzymes created from the malted grain are converting all starches into fermentable sugar.
- This soupy concoction is called mash.
- This is the product that will be fermented.
- Mashing lets enzymes within the malt break down the starch in the entire batch of grain into fermentable sugars.
Mashing simply introduces converted grain (malted grain) into unconverted grain (un-malted grain).
Mashing is the process of combining a mix of milled grain (grain bill), with water and heating this mixture up. Doing this allows the enzymes in the malt to break down the starch in the grain into sugars. Mashing allows for all of the starch to be converted into fermentable sugar from the enzymes in the malt.
Converting batches of grain
Once you have malted grain, (at least some), and created a mash using some of that malted grain, then you can ferment it! As we have already learned, the malting process creates enzymes that break down starch into fermentable sugar. Sometimes all the grain used in a fermentation batch will have been malted, such as in malted whiskey. Malt creates enzymes that convert starches into sugar. So in reality, you only need enough of those enzymes to convert all the starch in a batch.
- It's like coloring your hair. You may have a big tube of hair color, but you don't always need to use all of it to have it effectively color your hair.
- It's like a gallon of paint. You may have a gallon to paint a bathroom, but that doesn't mean that you will need the entire gallon to paint the room.
- It's like your new red bedding. You can wash the entire bedding kit with your white load to color your whites pink, but you only need one red pillow case to do the trick.
Some producers want a strong malt flavor in their product, so they'll use all malted grain. Some don't want a ton of malt flavor, so they will only malt enough to convert the whole batch of un-malted grain.
Milled grain
The grains on the left are not yet milled, whereas the grains on the right have been milled. Why is milled grain important?
You must use milled grain in the mash because it allows the water and enzymes access to the center of the grain-without access, conversion is not possible.
Think of it in terms of the example above: It's like your new red bedding. You can wash the entire bedding kit with your white load to color your whites pink, but you only need one red pillow case to do the trick.
Imagine if the white load was covered with the product in the video below, the red bedding wouldn't have an effect on it…it can't penetrate it! It's the same for grain that has not been milled.
And there you have it. Today you learned what mashing actually is and why it is so important in alcohol production. If you are ready for the next lesson, click here: "What is distillation."
- What is fermentation
- What is malt
- What is mash (You're here.)
- What is distillation
- What is Vodka made from?
- What is gin made from?
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The Black Lives Matter movement and others in recent years have brought to the forefront some of the issues important to African-American and other minority communities.
But a writer for "The Atlantic" suggests that the protests by young black voters especially may be taking away the sense of responsibility and interest in actually voting during elections. Theodore "Ted" Johnson is a writer, former naval officer, White House fellow and professor at the Naval War College. He joins Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson to discuss his article, "The New Look of the Post-Obama Electorate".
Here is a segment from his article:
African American voters, frustrated by the government's lack of responsiveness to decades of socioeconomic disparities, felt that a black president could give them special attention and understand black America's grievances better than any other. They didn't assume, much less expect or desire, that Obama's election would translate into a glut of administrative and legislative actions geared toward black people. It wasn't favoritism African Americans sought; they simply wanted an acknowledgement that structural racism is real and some executive resolve to address it from the first president to have experienced it firsthand. But things haven't gone quite as they had hoped. And frustration has given rise to a new generation of black voters and activists, a generation who uses more overt and dynamic techniques to influence the political agenda.

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Email security startup Tessian raises $13M led by Balderton and Accel
By Steve O'Hear
Tessian (formerly called CheckRecipient), the London-based startup that is deploying machine learning to improve email security, has raised $13 million in Series A funding. Leading the round is Balderton Capital, and existing backer Accel. A number of previous investors also followed on, including Amadeus Capital Partners, Crane, LocalGlobe, Winton Ventures, and Walking Ventures.
Founded in 2013 by three engineering graduates from Imperial College — Tim Sadler, Tom Adams and Ed Bishopon — Tessian is built on the premise that humans are the weak link in company email and data security. This can either be through mistakes, such as a wrongly intended recipient, or through nefarious employee activity. By applying "machine intelligence" to monitoring company email, the startup has developed various tools to help prevent this.
Once installed on a company's email systems, Tessian's machine learning tech analyses an enterprise's email networks to understand normal and abnormal email sending patterns and behaviours. It then attempts to detects anomalies in outgoing emails and warns users about potential mistakes before an email is sent. This, the startup says, makes it different to legacy rule-based technologies and that Tessian requires "no admin from security teams and no end-user behaviour change".
One neat aspect is that Tessian …read more
Source: Tech Crunch


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ORDINARY LIFE - Thoughts and Ideas to Help You Live a Happier Life
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Summary for November 20, 2016
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Dear Folks -
This past weekend was a dream come true for me. Sister Dr. Ilia Delio spoke to a sold out crowd on Saturday and to an even larger attendance on Sunday. The theme of her talk on Saturday was "Compassion and Quantum Entanglement: A New Common Good." We do not have permission to post a recording of that talk. On Sunday her talk was "Technology and Human Becoming." We do have permission to post that and you will find it below.
Several people mentioned that they would like to have copies of her overheads for further study. These are copyrighted. What I have found out is that if you go to her website, http://www.omegacenter.info/ilia-delio/, you can find videos and CDs that are available that contain these.
When I went to that website what I learned is that she is not taking any more speaking engagements for the foreseeable future. She told me that she receives over a hundred invitations a year to speak and accepts only eighteen. We were most fortunate.
Thanks to everyone who made this event such a success. Thanks to Brooke Sommers-Perry with the Hines Center for Spirituality who co-sponsored the event; to Pam Pool who headed up an outstanding committee - Cynthia Dyer, Frieda Hale, Janette Zercher, and Lynn Schroth - and the volunteers they recruited. Also, a huge thanks to Tim Leatherwood for the masterful job handling logistics and technical matters and Kelsey Johnson and Jessica Lara on the St. Paul's staff for managing all the details about marketing and registration for this event. Bravo to you all.
Ordinary Life will resume our regular schedule this coming Sunday. The title of my talk is -
Missing the God Who Misses Us
This is NOTHING Like What I Expected But WAY More Than I Had Hoped For
Have a good Thanksgiving and I hope to see you in Ordinary Life next week
Be well and much love,
Bill Kerley
In order to download and/or listen to Ilia's talk, use the link below.


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Let 'Extreme Makeover' mark 'new beginning'
'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" captured the imagination of our community last week like little we've ever seen.
With cameras rolling for the ABC reality show, a moldy house in Beaufort was torn down and replaced with a 4,000-square-foot, two-story, six-bedroom, four-bath home for a military family. The show's producers travel the nation, focusing on teams of volunteers who renovate a needy family's home.
In this case, the needy family is a military family. Marine Staff Sgt. Bill Dickinson is serving his country in Afghanistan while his wife and five children make the best of things at home.
We hope the national television show, which is to air in six to eight weeks, will bring new attention to the sacrifices military families endure. India Dickinson cares for her children, the youngest 18 months old, as a single parent while also working.
The families of troops serving overseas need support from their hometowns, and with the "Extreme Makeover" event this family was inundated with support.
India Dickinson said there was no way to thank all those who have given her family "a new beginning." About 3,000 people volunteered. Todd Hawk, owner of H2 Builders, which led the round-the-clock effort, said his professional crews worked 15-hour shifts. And in addition to the mortgage-free house, the family got many other valuable gifts, including scholarships for all five children to attend the College of Charleston if they qualify for admission.
We thank those who made these incredible gestures of kindness happen.
But this story can leave behind a bigger lesson. It proves that this community can achieve remarkable things if it works together and focuses.
This should spark renewed commitment to volunteerism.
Every nonprofit organization in Beaufort County -- in addition to its public schools and social services agencies -- needs new energy and dedication from more volunteers. The recent United Way of the Lowcountry campaign, which benefits 39 local agencies, is a reminder of the countless ways volunteers can improve the lives of others.
Let's not let the drive to do great things roll out of town with the "Extreme Makeover" bus. Let's view the new home as a symbol of appreciation for military families and the power of volunteerism in the Lowcountry.


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DirecTV Now is the company's answer to the cord cutting craze, offering the ability to stream the majority of DirecTV's content over the internet in 1080p resolution without any additional equipment — all for one low monthly price. 4K video is promised in the near future. It is one of the most popular services to view on a Roku.
DirecTV is one of the premier television providers nationwide, and is widely known for their wide selection of channels available at affordable prices.
DirecTV Now vs DirecTV Satellite: What's The Difference?
DirecTV Now is a separate service from DirecTV's traditional satellite service, and while there are many similarities in what they have to offer, there are some key differences to keep in mind when shopping for television service. Take a look at the table below for a closer look at what separates each service from the other in order to make sure DirecTV Now is the right choice for you.
Keep in mind that the pricing is an estimate used for comparison, and doesn't include all additional taxes or fees.
|DirecTV Now
|Between $35 and $110
|Between $35 – $70
|Genie Box, Satellite Dish
|Compatible Device (Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku)
|More channels, technician installation, better DVR
|Less Expensive, Less Equipment, No Contract
|More expensive, Contract Required
|Fewer Channels, requires strong internet connection
The biggest difference between DirecTV NOW and DirecTV Satellite is that with NOW, you don't have to have a dish on the roof, and you don't have to have a physical DVR.
As of May 2018, DirecTV NOW includes a free cloud DVR service with all DirecTV NOW plans. This means you can record and store content without a physical DVR, and stream that content later whenever you like. They will be adding paid options with more storage and features later in summer 2018, but for now you get:
- 20 hours of recording
- Store video up to one month
- Skip commercials and pause/play at home and on mobile
How Is DirecTV NOW Different From Other Streaming Services?
For those who haven't heard of the service, it may be difficult to see the difference of DirecTV NOW when compared to other standalone services like a simple Netflix subscription or a competitor such as SlingTV.
DirecTV NOW provides access to some live television content, which sets it apart from services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and a basic Hulu subscription. For many people, having access to shows as they air is a priority, and these services don't have access to live sports — a major problem for many traditional TV customers.
SlingTV offers a similar, less expensive service, but they don't offer quite the same amount of channels with their base packages. While DirecTV NOW includes the majority of their lineup through the various tiers ranging from $35 to $75, SlingTV's top plan maxes out at 50 channels. This may seem like a huge disparity, but Sling offers "Extras" that allow you to customize your experience with competitively priced selections of themed channels.
If you're looking for a more à la carte service, SlingTV may offer you more customizability. If you're looking for a service that straddles the line between streaming and traditional TV, however, DirecTV NOW is the superior option.
Will DirecTV Use All Of My Mobile Data?
A large part of the appeal of DirecTV Now, when compared to traditional cable or satellite service, is the ability to watch TV while on the go. However, as it takes a large amount of data to transmit video content, many users will find the service eating up their allowances while on the go. For AT&T users, however, this shouldn't be a problem.
Through the AT&T Mobile Viewing program, content streamed over the DirecTV Now app won't eat into your data allowance. As DirecTV is owned by AT&T, this is a step to incentivize customers to use both the company's cellular and TV service.
If you're not an AT&T Mobile customer, you may want to stick to watching your favorite shows on WiFi. Otherwise, feel free to binge watch your favorite new show whenever you please and wherever you are — just keep in mind that NFL games aren't available on your mobile device, regardless of whether you're using data or on a WiFi connection.
DirecTV Channel Lineup
The channels in each package will likely be the determining factor as to which plan is right for you. Here's a snapshot of the lineup in each of DirecTV NOW's four packages to help give you a better sense of what's included in each tier.
Live a Little ($35/mo)
CNN, Comedy Central, The CW, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN2, Food Network, Fox, Fox Business, Fox News, Fox Sports, Free Form, FX, FXX, Globovision, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HGTV, history, HLN, ID, Lifetime, MSNBC, MTV, MTV2, National Geographic, NBC, NBC Sports, Nick Jr. Nick, OAN, Reelz, RFD TV, Spike, Syfy, TBS, TCM, TeenNick, Telemundo, TLC, TNT, TruTV, TV Land, Univision, USA, Velocity, VH1, Viceland, WE tv, WeatherNation.
Just Right ($50/mo)
Go Big ($60/mo)
Gotta Have It ($70/mo)
While DirecTV Now can get rather expensive in higher service tiers, it's clear from the channel lineup that the majority of channels that the average viewer might watch are included in the $35 tier. However, those looking for more options — such as sports fans — may need to buy a higher tier plan.
DirecTV Now Sports
One of the primary concerns with many people cutting the cord is whether or not they'll be able to retain access to their favorite live sports. A lot of traditional cable and satellite customers aren't willing to make the switch in fear of missing out on the latest game, but DirecTV Now does offer some sports options that may enable you to ditch the contract and save a little more money each month. Availability of the various networks vary based on your plan, so we've included a table that outlines the availability.
|Live A Little ($35/mo)
|Just Right ($50/mo)
|Go Big
|Gotta Have It ($70/mo)
|CBS Sports Network
|Fox Sports 1
|Fox Sports 2
|Golf Channel
|MLB Network
|NHL Network
|Olympic Channel
|Sportsman Channel
|Tennis Channel
|Univision Deportes Network
|USA Network
Can I Watch NFL Games On DirecTV Now?
One of the main attractions of traditional DirecTV service is NFL Sunday Ticket. Unfortunately, this service isn't available as a premium option for DirecTV Now at this point in time. The DirecTV support website does say that you may be able to subscribe to the service on its own, however, instructing interested parties to visit the NFL Sunday Ticket website for more information.
Essentially, NFL Sunday Ticket is available as a standalone option for customers in the following living situations:
- Residents of multi-dwelling units such as apartments and condos that are not serviced by DirecTV satellite service
- Residents in select areas within metropolitan cities
- Students currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university
- Residents who live in a house that is unable to receive DirecTV satellite service due to housing restrictions or satellite line of sight obstructions.
With that said, DirecTV Now does include a number of channels that often air live games. While you won't have access to the extra features that NFL Sunday Ticket offers, you'll be able to watch nationally televised games on the networks that they would have been broadcast on should you have had traditional Cable. Rest assured, with channels in the DirecTV Now packages including CBS, ABC, FOX, and NBC, you should be able to catch the Superbowl with no issues.
Just as with traditional TV service, the availability of many games will vary based on your regional location due to Sports Blackout Rules. Additionally, no NFL games can be watched on mobile devices using DirecTV Now due to regulations from the league.
How Can I Get The Best Deal On NFL Sunday Ticket?
Basically, if you want NFL Sunday Ticket, the only way to get it is by signing up for DirecTV's satellite service at 844-298-9664.
Despite the higher expense of a traditional DirecTV service, you may be able to save money when compared to buying NFL Sunday Ticket as a standalone option if you're willing to haggle with the company for a better deal. Just like the majority of TV providers, DirecTV is scrambling to keep as many satellite customers as possible. If your discount for NFL Sunday Ticket has expired, you may be able to get a better deal just by picking up the phone and asking for it.
DirecTV does have some downsides when compared to DirecTV Now, such as the required contracts, but for dedicated sports fans it may be worth the extra costs.
Conclusion of this DirecTV NOW Review: it's a compromise, but can work well if combined with other streaming services on a Roku
Cutting the cord doesn't necessarily mean you need to ditch your live TV. Cable providers and Satellite companies such as DirecTV are starting to cater to cord cutters with streamed content over the internet, and DirecTV Now is a viable alternative to a traditional television plan. With a wide selection of channels, competitive pricing, and no contract, it's a simple way to save money and hassle while retaining the shows and sports you love.


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Have you ever dreamed of making your phone truly transparent to see and notice everything around even when you look at the screen of your device?
You can follow people, make fun of your friends, or just not encounter a post while reading the message on the run.
This application gives you this opportunity absolutely free.
Transparent Phone Live wallpaper use the back camera of your phone, so you can see everything that's going on around you.
Also, in the settings you can select the option "Use the front camera", and then your phone will turn into a real mirror.
Every time your girlfriend changes her clothes, you can pretend that you are looking at the screen of your phone, but not at …;)
Or you can play a trick on your friends, making them believe that you have a super new phone model of the latest generation with a new transparent screen technology.
Use your imagination, with this application you can do a huge amount of jokes and pranks.
"Transparent Phone Live Wallpaper" is a great tool which allows you to watch live camera view regardless what you do on your phone or what kind of apps you run.
You can still notice what happened in the street, and who is coming to your back while you are playing game, chatting online, or doing many other things.
Use your phone while walking, talking, texting, shaking, cracking… 🙂
This app can be useful when you want to use your phone while walking in the city. You can still notice what happens in the street while reading your emails or writing an sms. You will avoid all kind of traps like puddles or holes on the pavement. No sprained ankles and leg casts anymore!
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Moreover, this app is great for making a joke of your friends.
Have fun with your friends and this amazing Transparent Phone live wallpaper.
This Transparent Phone is specially designed for you guys who love funny themes and wallpapers.
Now get a free unique Transparent Screen live wallpaper for your android phone.
Download and apply Transparent Phone live wallpaper for free to decorate your Android phone in a unique style.


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Excited Graham Arnold promises bright Socceroos future
"I went and watched an under 17's camp the other day...I've seen stuff I've not seen in Australian football. The kids are coming."
Like a bright-eyed pupil eager for his first day of school, Graham Arnold has begun his second tenure in charge of the Socceroos with a smile and a bold claim about the future of Australian football.
With youth national teams under-performing in recent years and plenty of criticism around youth development more broadly, the new national team coach believes Australia can turn a corner.
Set to juggle both Socceroos and Olyroos duties, Arnold is determined to make the most of what he believes to be a particularly bright crop of talented Australians coming through the system.
"Technically we have the quality, I do believe that," Arnold said.
"I'm so excited about the future. It's about giving them the opportunity. We are doing everything we can to make the opportunities right for the kids.
"The kids are coming…we have to believe it and I can see it. We're going to the next World Cup expecting to win games."
Arnold is determined to hit the ground running with the Socceroos and has already touched base with most of the players included in Australia's recent World Cup squad.
Among those is 25-year-old striker Jamie Maclaren, who despite not taking to the pitch in Russia, backs himself to shine in the green and gold in years to come.
"Just talking to Jamie Maclaren the other day, that kid really believes in himself and my job is to give him that belief when he goes out onto the field and do what he does best," Arnold said.
"It's about those kids going out there and believing in themselves."
One 'kid' that isn't lacking any belief right now is Daniel Arzani, who is about to be bought by Manchester City before being loaned out to Celtic.
Arnold was full of praise for one of Australia's brightest talents and is hopeful he can get game time in Scotland.
"It's a big move for the kid. He's a very intelligent kid. He knows what his plans is," he said.
"The most important thing, and he's aware of that, is wherever he goes he has to play.
"He believes in himself a lot. He believes going to Celtic he will get to play more games in Scotland and being part of a Champions League squad than he probably would here in Australia.
"I'm sure he will do exceptionally well."
Returning as Socceroos coach after a poor spell in charge over a decade ago, Arnold boldly acknowledged his past and is determined to pave a brighter future.
"If there's one thing I'm half decent at it's learning from mistakes," he said.
"I can sit here today and say in 2007 I wasn't a coach, I inherited a job I didn't deserve. Trying to replace Guus Hiddink, it's like going from the top to the bottom in one go.
"I've walked away from that a much better coach. I feel I do deserve this opportunity and I'm ready for this opportunity."
After resurrecting his coaching career in the A-League with Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC, Arnold admitted he's ready to offer tactical flexibility when needed.
"Bert van Marwijk everybody talked about being more of a defensive coach, Ange Postecoglou an attacking coach, I'd like to consider myself in between," he said.
"For me it's about being flexible. Some games you may need to play a back three or a back four…but it's important the principals stay the same.
"My first aim and my main goal is the Asian Cup."
While defending the Socceroos 2015 title will be Arnold's first target, a national team camp in September will give him his first chance to come to grips with the squad.
A friendly game in October then awaits before two more hit-outs in November, with one of the three set to act as a testimonial for Tim Cahill.


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- Boonville, California, USA
- 28/06/2018 - 12/07/2018
A Perfect Stay in LondonWe loved staying at Stewart and Miranda's perfect flat in Pimlico. The location is excellent, with many shops and restaurants walking distance away. The layout of the space was great for our family of four and very homey and welcoming. We were surprised at how quiet the location was, even though it was right in the middle of London. A perfect stay


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Beet greens are similar to rainbow swiss chard and can be interchanged in most recipes. Look for just picked beets with the freshest greens (not wilted) found at farmer's markets and farm stands in season.
Be sure to give the red stems extra time to sauté so they'll soften before adding greens. Ingredient amounts vary depending on the size of your bunch of greens.
My favorite finish for extra flavor and sweetness is to drizzle aged balsamic vinegar before serving (I love fig vanilla!).
1 bunch beet greens
1/8 – 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
zest of 1 lemon
1/ 4 – 1/2 cup pignoli nuts
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 – 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scatter pignoli nuts on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven until golden, approximately 10 minutes.
Cut stems from beet greens into 1 inch pieces and add to a sauté pan with crushed garlic. Sauté on medium heat until stems begin to soften, being careful not to brown the garlic. Coarsely chop greens or if preferred, add whole leaves. Add more olive oil if desired and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to sauté until greens are wilted. Add lemon zest and raisins, toss and cover for 5 minutes or until raisins soften. Sprinkle with pignoli nuts and top with balsamic vinegar if desired. Serve.
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Trio carry on performing after Flesh-n-Bone is struck in the head at festival in California
Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony were hit by a drone strike during their set at a festival in California on Sunday (September 25).
Rapper Flesh-n-Bone was struck in the head halfway through the trio's set at High Life in San Bernadino. He looked briefly stunned, but the trio quickly carried on with their set as planned.
It isn't clear who launched the drone, though it's thought a fan was responsible, as the missile didn't appear to be part of the trio's planned performance.
High Life was a two-day festival dedicated to hip-hop and medical marijuana, with Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony performing with Rick Ross and Wacka Flocka on Sunday, following sets by DMX, Nipsey Hussle and Berner the day before.
Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony are due to release their 12th album 'E. 1999 Legends' this year, a sequel to their most successful album 'E.1999 Eternal', which was released in 1995. The trio had UK Top 10 hits in 1996 with 'Tha Crossroads' and 'Days Of Our Livez', having reached No 1 in the US with 'Tha Crossroads'.
The drone strike isn't the first time a drone has caused chaos at a concert. In 2014, Trash Talk bassist Spencer Pollard threw beer cans at a drone buzzing the band in Detroit before he succesfully caused the drone to crash land onto the stage, while Enrique Iglesias had his hand slashed open by a drone in Mexico in 2015. Having called thier album 'Drones', Muse saw a drone crash into the crowd during a show at London's O2 Arena in April, though nobody was hurt.


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Lazy Day In Love
|Robert Farnon
|Milt Raskin
|Year Written
|ca. 1951
|About Lazy Day In Love
Why do I gaze for hours
Counting the stars up above?
Baby, talking to all the flowers
It's a lazy day in love
Why do I laugh all over?
Why am I limp as a glove?
It's a wonderful world of clover
On this lazy day in love
I watch my heart fall apart
In a million pieces
Making eyes at the moon
Like its out of its earthly mind
We meet and the beat of my pulse increases
And I know very soon
I'll be leaving this planet behind
Day after day I wake up
Whistling the song of a dove
What a fabulous life to take up
It's a lazy day in love
Day after day I wake up
Whistling the song of a dove
What a fabulous life to take up
It's a lazy day in love
Session / Album Information
"Lazy Day In Love" was recorded on October 1, 1971 and released the following year on the album With Love. It was arranged by Robert Farnon.
Lazy Day – 2011 Remaster
Lazy Day – 2011 Remaster, a song by Tony Bennett on Spotify
This recording released on:
- 1972: Columbia LP 12″: KC 31460 — With Love
- 1972: Columbia LP 12″: CBS-64849 — With Love (UK)
- 2011: Disc #44 in The Tony Bennett Complete Collection (88697874602-JK43) With Love


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Searching hard for a cause célèbre
The Commons chamber was full of causes yesterday. As well as all those badges that MPs feel obliged to wear these days, we heard plugs for International Women's Day, National Apprentice Week and Brain Tumour Awareness Month as well, of course, as Brexit Talks Eternity. "Who decides how much time a cause gets?" I wondered as I celebrated Pie and Pint Admiration Hour in my own way afterwards.
The first cause proved to be a lost one for Jeremy Corbyn, one that allowed Theresa May to set the tone early on. He clearly felt that he had to note today's global jamboree for people with two X chromosomes but he didn't really have anything to say about it. He spoke with all the enthusiasm of…


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Hey Guys,
It occurs to me that the tuba parts by Dvorak, of which I am aware, are not really kick-a$$ stuff.
The New World is beautiful, but not plentiful!
It seems like the 6th & 8th Symphonies are a lot of punctuations, but not too much else.
Please educate me to change my attitude! Are there great parts that I have not encountered yet?


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Vintage Travel Posters
Combining my travel photography with vintage graphics and typography to create travel posters with a vintage look.Read More
Printed on the highest quality papers, canvas or metal, these posters make the perfect gift for dreamers and armchair travelers.
Don't see the place you want? I do requests and might have just the right image. The watermark doesn't appear on the final product.
Printed on the highest quality papers, canvas or metal, these posters make the perfect gift for dreamers and armchair travelers.
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The best and most effective way for losing weight, of course, is by speeding up your metabolism. You do not have to make any drastic changes in your diet, but you will have to only change the spices you add to your favorite meal.
Starvation is not a good option for weight loss. If you combine food properly and use natural ingredients that stimulate metabolism, then the extra pounds melt away easily.
A study was conducted at the University of Medical Sciences in Iran, which included 2 groups. Each group consisted of 44 obese women.
These two groups had consultations about healthy eating and menus containing less than 500 calories a day.
The difference between these groups was the cumin powder (turmeric). The first group consumed a mixture of 140 ml of yogurt with cumin powder, while the other group consumed 140 ml of yogurt without the spice.
After a period of three months, the results showed that the group consuming cumin lost 14 kg, in contrast to the other group.
Cumin powder consists of phytosterols, which can prevent the retention of cholesterol in the body. According to many scientists, cumin speeds up the metabolism.
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How do I get my kids to quit fighting with each other?!
My two daughters fight all the time. They can't be anywhere near each other without a conflict that ends in someone getting hurt. The oldest is seven. She used to be so sweet and good. Now she is horrible, constantly having tantrums that disrupt the entire house.
The four year old has always been tough to manage but she has grown out of the tantrums. Put the two of them together and I want to pull my hair out.
We've tried everything. Spanking. Taking away toys, TV, treats. We've had them in the same room. We've put them in separate rooms. Nothing works. In fact, punishment now seems to make things worse and only escalates my seven year old's bad behavior. Most recently she began swearing at me and told me she hates our family and wants to run away.
I'm at my wit's end.
The immediate reaction from most outsiders in this kind of situation is "Separate them...spank them...beat them...take away everything they like...assert yourself as the parent and let them know who is boss!"
Easier said than done. Obviously.
This kind of immediate discipline in such an escalated situation is going to be completely useless, as you have already admitted. And here is why.
What is Really Going On Here?
My first thought is that there is a basic issue of major disrespect going on here, both to each other and to you. (Because "respect" is such a buzz word in the school system, using it at home is one of those double whammies that gets kids' attention.)
These girls are clearly old enough to know better.
Yes, you need to assert yourself and demand that they change their behavior, but it isn't going to be as simple as a quick spanking or a time out. Because traditional punishment isn't working, you can assume the problem is much deeper than you might suspect.
It sounds like your 7 year old is genuinely angry about something and is seeking control in other areas as a result of something she can't control.
Figure out what is really bothering her. Ask her.
Step One: Identify the Problem and the Consequences
I actually suggest you tackle this problem by sitting down and hashing it out when they aren't fighting. You need to schedule this problem, so that you are the one who has complete control. Pick a time, sit them down, and tell them we (as in "The Family") need to have a serious discussion and to solve a serious problem.
Lay out the behaviors and the attitudes behind them. Guide the discussion toward how this behavior is affecting everyone. Allow the girls to share how they are being affected and you share too. Talk about the real-life consequences of these attitudes, not just the punishment you can create for them. In fact, get the girls to talk about the real-life consequences of the attitudes and resulting behavior.
Step Two: Identify the Reasons for the Problem
This will naturally lead to getting each of the girls to share their feelings. When you can paint a picture of the way the fighting looks from the outside, they will be more likely to focus on why the fight started in the first place. A great tool to use here is the "I feel statement." Teach your girls to express themselves using this sentence:
I feel [insert emotion] when [insert action].
I feel [insert emotion] when you, [name person specifically] [insert action].
A few things to be aware of when using "I feel statements":
- Only one person speaks at a time. No interrupting.
- No arguing with another person's feelings. (No defending yourself.)
- The person speaking must be honest, direct, and objective. Note that the second half of the statement defines an action. Do not let the kids accuse each other of things based on assumptions.
- Use a separate "I feel statement" for each emotion, or each different action.
- Help kids define their feelings by supplying them with the words: frustrated, angry, hurt, lonely, put down, etc.
Step Three: Rebuild
Once each child has had an opportunity to vent a little, discuss the way things should be. Have them paint a verbal picture of the way they want things in the house to look and feel. Have them talk about their expectations for each other, you, and themselves. You need to lay out everyone's "job" in the family.
The four year old is not too young to understand this. But it won't work if it is coming in the midst of the conflict, obviously.
You need to do this (and maybe you will have to do it a lot, or with regularity, don't be surprised if it doesn't work immediately) with as much calm, control, and authority that you have inside you as the mom. Also, do not be surprised if at first, they are not very good at verbalizing how they feel. This is a new approach and is much more difficult than hitting, kicking, screaming, and swearing.
Step Four: Establish Reasonable Consequences
This is now the time to lay out the parental consequences for the next time such behavior is repeated. Review with your kids that their behavior was an inappropriate way to express their feelings. Say, "The next time you are angry at your sister, what are you going to do? And what are you definitely not going to do?"
Follow your child's response with, "That's right, because the next time you choose to fight instead of talk about how you feel, here is what will happen: [insert age-appropriate consequence for each child.]
End by setting a small and immediate goal. This might be something as simple as saying, "If we can make it through bath time tonight without fighting you will receive [insert age-appropriate reward.] Re-evaluate each time you hit a goal check-point. Talk about what is working, what is not working, what needs to change.
Most of all, make them part of the plan, rather than just directing them as to what to do. They need to have some ownership here. They need to be held responsible for the consequences of their behavior, but also have some input on how to change.
Timing is Everything
When sibling fighting in a house has become the norm, it may seem like sitting down and talking calmly will never happen. When you are dealing with issues of anger and control, in-the-moment discipline will simply never work. Your child is not only thriving off the power she feels while beating up her sister, but the power she feels by making you angry as well.
So when is the best time to settle everything?
I have found with my own children, that one of the best times to do it is when they want something else. Not necessarily when they are hungry (and cranky), but maybe right after breakfast on a Saturday, when mine would normally get cartoons. The cartoons get turned off and I tell them, "If you want to get back to cartoons today, you both need to sit down and listen to what Daddy and I have to say. You need to be respectful, you need to listen all the way, and you will not fight with each other or with me and Daddy while we do this. Otherwise, no cartoons, and, we'll try again later."
Another good time for us to "have problems" on my time is just after dinner but before bathtime. Again, this is usually a downtime where mine either play with toys, watch a movie, or play with Daddy.
If you start to inconvenience their fun times, they'll take you even more seriously.
Most of my advice is adapted from the theories of William Glasser, outlined in his book Reality Therapy. Though it is not specifically a parenting book, it is a very short read with very applicable ideas for behavioral change. I have used his approach with great success for six years as counselor, high school teacher, and parent.
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Wow! I'm so glad I found this article!! I have read hundreds of articles and not a single one felt "right" for my family and my husband and I are about at our wits end. I love how you offer actual, doable solutions that don't involve forcing them to hold hands (I can see the resentment in their eyes using these methods and they remained tense with each other until it all boiled over, more explosive than ever), or simply pray the bad behavior away (nothing against prayer, it is just not the spiritual path we personally choose to take. Kudos if it does work for you though)! Your method seems clear, yet I could easily modify it to work for my family (2 and 6 year old girls). While reading what you wrote there was several times I had all these different ideas popping into my head that will allow me to fine tune it to work specifically for us!! Absolutely inspirational! I can't wait to talk it over with my husband and get started! Thanks again!
Are we just too busy? Are "normal" households that hectic?
I think I really like what you are doing. I now realize that we need more of what you are doing. Thank you mucho. Slow down Folks!
One last thing to mention is a separation and then handholding. I reckon I never went wrong with handholding
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Somewhere I went wrong. This occurred a few times. I just never thought about it. I just took them each someplace special, an "our" spot. And I asked them if the would please stop doing that. Of course I emphasized our need to act in love, and that love was the one thing, the more you give the more you get. But it just never occurred to me to punish the behavior. I will have to give that some thought.
Whenever my sister and I were in a fight and we weren't talking my mom used to put us on the couch in a "time-out" but we had to be touching. I think this is a great way to start with little things, and maybe even big things too. We had to sit there until we apologized to each other. So often kids just leave each other alone until the problem goes unresolved and it is forgotten about, but the feelings are still there. This is a good way to make sure that a connection is made, and what is really going on is addressed.


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CFL3 Foundation Director, Cara Familet, joined other RH donors who stopped by Robin Hood Foundation headquarters this fall to hear board member, Jackie Bezos speak with the First Lady of the City of New York Chirlane McCray (pictured above, on September 28, 2017). The two discussed a recent partnership effort to dramatically expand early childhood education resources for parents and caregivers of young children.
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This past September, CFL3 Foundation was honored to be an integral part of the international community converging in New York City for the United Nations' General Assembly. As a VIP attendee of the 8th Annual Social Good Summit, held at the 92nd Street Y on Sept 17, 2017, CFL3 Foundation Director, Cara Familet, met with corporate social responsibility executives over a high-level breakfast roundtable, hosted by Futerra and attended by companies with admirable sustainability initiatives such Mars, Inc. and Target. Several of our discussions related to children, education and health, topics at the heart of CFL3 Foundation's mission.


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Should You Switch to A Mirrorless Camera System?
Mirrorless cameras, aka compact system cameras (CSCs), have become very popular recently, but some photographers are still skeptical. In an article titled,The Mirrorless Debate, a dozen top photographers weighed in on the question. It's widely agreed that the small size of CSCs makes them more nimble and less obtrusive. This can help to both disarm subjects and to allow shooting candidly. Photographers often comment that having a small, high quality alternative means they are likely to carry the camera with them to places where they wouldn't take their DSLRs. Personally, I feel comfortable taking my Fujifilm X20 almost anywhere including venues where I would likely be challenged by security guards if I had my Nikon DSLR.
Highly Mobile Lenses
Not only are the cameras smaller and lighter, but so are the lenses. For example, the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II weighs less than 15 oz. (423 g). By contrast, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR weighs in at 56 oz. (1570 g). The crop sensors on most of these cameras mean that the true focal length is greater than the nominal length; so, for the Olympus 75-300 mm the 35 mm equivalent range is 150-600 mm.
With CSCs, you can easily carry an assortment of lenses to cover a variety of needs. Derrick Story's photos of his "fit kits" illustrate just how much functionality you can pack into a single small bag—enough, as Story says, "[to] handle just about any situation, anywhere."
Cost & Commitment
The cost of compact cameras and lenses is often less than for DSLRs. The Olympus lens mentioned above is listed at $499.99 while the Nikon lens comes in at $2699.95. The focal lengths and feature sets are different so it's not an apples-to-apples comparison, but this kind of cost differential is not uncommon. Still, even with lower costs, some photographers object to having to buy a second system. And the field is evolving rapidly so it's hard to know which system to commit to.
Electronic Viewfinders vs. Optical Viewfinders
Some photographers dislike the electronic viewfinders (EVFs) which are common on these cameras, preferring instead traditional optical viewfinders. Using an EVF does require some adjustment, but it also brings benefits like seeing the actual exposure in the viewfinder and even being able to shoot in the dark. Kevin Mullins says, "I can be sure of my exposure with less chimping required. This means I can concentrate more on shooting, and capturing the moment."
DSLR "Pro" Features
One of the areas where DSLRs still have an advantage is in autofocus speed. This makes DSLRs the first choice for shooting action like sports and wildlife. Similarly, for these types of shooting, specialized long lenses are available for DSLRs while that's generally not true for CSCs. Also, the smaller sensor size of most mirrorless cameras means that getting a very shallow depth of field is harder than with a full-frame sensor.
Another area where DSLRs have an edge is in supporting dual SD cards. Jeff Ascough says, "I like to use dual cards in every professional situation and mirrorless can't provide this as yet." Ascough also cites weatherproofing and build strength as advantages still held by pro DSLRs. Battery life for mirrorless cameras is also an issue.
Currently, Sony, Olympus and Fujifilm are among the companies that are creating some of the most innovative and exciting new mirrorless cameras. Sony's highly regarded Alpha A7 line offers a full-frame sensor with resolutions up to 36 MP in a compact device. Their full-frame RX1 offers downloadable apps. The Olympus OM-D line is also well thought of by professional photographers and offers a wide range of lenses. And Fujifilm's X-series has brought innovations like their X-Trans sensors which, according to the company, dispense with the Bayer filter to provide higher resolution. Their X-T1 MultiMode viewfinder can simultaneously display both a detail view and an overview of a scene.
Purchase decisions must be based on your specific needs and what you value most. Here's a list of pros and cons for CSCs:
Mirrorless Camera Advantages
- Much smaller & lighter
- The EVF displays the actual exposure; can show what you'll get in situations like backlighting and snow
- Can be less intimidating to subjects/clients
- May be allowed in venues where a DSLR would not
- Cost of a body with several lenses can be significantly less
- Focus peaking helps to focus precisely and evaluate DOF
- Wi-Fi included on many models
- Photographers say they're freeing, more fun
Mirrorless Camera Disadvantages
- Shallow depth of field harder to achieve with crop sensors
- Dual memory card slots not available
- Autofocus typically not as fast
- Some EVFs are not as good as optical viewfinders
- Limited selection of cameras with high resolutions (i.e., higher than 20 megapixels)
- Not as weatherproof, rugged
- Short battery life
- Specialized lenses may not be available
- Use with "legacy" lenses can be problematic (e.g., autofocus may not work)
- They don't look "professional" to some clients
At this time, many photographers still prefer DSLRs for important assignments. Their combination of control, flexibility, speed, robustness and high resolution makes them hard to beat. On the other hand, photographers report that shooting with small mirrorless cameras is more fun! Consequently, they shoot more often and get more shots. And even though full-size DSLRs still have advantages the gap is closing rapidly. These small cameras definitely represent an important part of the photographic landscape of the future. Are you ready to switch?
About the Guest Contributor
Dave Salahi is a photographer, Photoshop artist and Photoshop instructor in Southern California. In a previous life, Dave was a software developer and still does some website development work. His website, The Photo Performance, features Photoshop tutorials and other photography info.


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Australia's biggest Muay Thai event is set to get even bigger in December when Evolution hosts a qualifying tournament for a place on series two of The Contender Asia. December 6 is set to be one of the biggest nights of Muay Thai action Australia has seen, when Evolution hosts a four man tournament to decide one of the 16 highly coveted places in The Contender Asia series two loft, along with some massive superfights featuring John Wayne Parr, Carnage, Preacher, Soren Monkongtong, Daddy Cool, and The Contender Asia's Sean Wright and Dzhaber Askerov.
The four-man qualifier will see some of Australia's best middleweights going toe-to-toe for the chance in a lifetime to appear on the reality series and have a shot at the $300,000 prize money.
In huge news for the sport, former WMC World Champion Warren Elson will be coming out of retirement for his shot at the Contender crown. Elson has beaten the likes of Preacher and Soren, and is sure to show some of the newer guys how it's done.
Next up is Eli 'Mad Dog' Madigan, who has been going from strength-tostrength recently, and has already beaten two of The Contender Asia season one's contestants in Soren Monkongtong and Zidov Dominik.
The third spot in the tournament will be taken by NSW's Jason Scerri. The 'Maltese Mauler', who has been fighting shootboxing in Japan, is a hungry up-and-comer who recently made short work of New Zealand's Prince Hamid and could be the real darkhorse in this contest.
The final spot in the four-man will be a mystery fighter chosen by the promoters. "Australia got represented very well last time in The Contender, so now we have to make sure we back it up," says Evolution promoter Josh Sexton. "Firstly, they have to cut the mustard in the ring and also, with it being on television, personality will go a long way."
After fighting off two others for the spot, the tournament winner will have only a month before they pack their bags and head off to Singapore to mix it with some of the best fighters in the world.
"Who in Australia wants to step up?" says Sexton. "We've got guys that have already put their name down, but we're hoping someone might come out of leftfield and blow us away."
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Commonly known as Bistort or Fleece Flower, Persicaria provide a useful late summer to early autumn backdrop of colour in the garden. They add a splash of pink or red colour at the top of tall stems which work well with grasses or oriental poppies. Some varieties of Persicaria are more noted for the their leaf patterns or colours rather than their flowers however this does not diminish the elegance of this plant.
These plants prefer moisture however they will also tolerate dry soil but this will limit their spread. Deadhead blooms during the summer to prolong the flowering season. Clumps should be divided every two to three years.
Persicaria will spread, although some more vigorously than others, so please ensure that you are happy with this.
Persicaria 'Indian Summer' £5.00
(9cm pot available now)
(species ex. India) Bunches of deep pink
flowers over rounded leaves that turn purple in full sun. Flowers between July to September and maybe into October. Introduced by Cally Gardens. Grows to a height of 55cm with a spread 60cm. Hardy.
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis £4.00
(9cm pot available now)
Syn.P.filiformis. Attractive foliage, bright green with bronze chevron markings. Sprays of tiny red flowers between July and October. Does self-seed. Grows to a height of 60cm with a spread of around 50cm. Plant in sun, partial shade or shade in a sheltered position in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy.
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Painter's Palette' £5.00
(9cm pot coming soon)
Variegated leaves and red autumn flowers. Can be planted in either sun or partial shade in a sheltered position in moist, well-drained soil. Grows to a height of 1m with a spread of 50cm. Hardy. Deciduous.
Persicaria alpina £4.50
(9cm pot not available this year)
Formerly known as Persicaria polymorpha. Large heads of creamy white flowers and pinkish fruits. Large pointed green leaves. Dies back in winter. For deep rich soil in sun or part shade and sheltered from wind. Grows to a height of around 180 cm with an average spread of 1m. Hardy.


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Timber Wolves of Haliburton
These wild wolves are part of a pack of Timber Wolves, sequestered at a 15 acre enclosure at Haliburton, Ontario. It was truly a unique opportunity to watch and get to know more about these special and elusive creatures of the Canadian woods! Watching them took my breath away. They howl to announce their presence for the sheer joy of it, creating the social bonds that tie the pack closely together. Magnificent creatures; I hope to have the honour of seeing them up close and personal again.
The wolf pups are a joy to see, prancing around, barely able to keep from practically dancing. In their first year the family all lounge and play together. After that wolves are no longer considered pups and are in the position of finding their own food and taking their place in the social order of the pack. So darling, I was so delighted to have seen all this and taken a photograph for those who could not be there.
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The Soongsil Debate Square for the first semester in 2016 was held in front of Han Kyung-zic memorial hall on Thursdays at 1:30 pm. Pro and con debates and free discussions were made on various topics. "Are university MTs necessary", "Should students have exams without any supervisors", "Should state-authored history textbooks be repealed", "Should the military system be transferred from conscription to voluntary", "Should we be armed by nuclear weapons in terms of self-defence", "Where the capital should go in the Unified Korea".
Since the SDS was first held in the second semester in 2013 and since then the SDS has been a forum for debate in which students share their opinions about social issues. There is a podium for students in front of the hall where the representatives that are consisted of volunteers argue about the prepared subjects. After the formal pro and con debate is finished, the audience sets the chance to participate in the debate. The SDS sets a goal of raising creative practical talents and improving students' competence to communicate with the public. It covers all students in SSU and awards the best debater after all the debates is finished.


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Today, this picture costs millions, but at that time nobody was ready to see this genius. And the fact that we don't know where the grave of Pirosmani is, reminds us how we didn't appreciate a man who came and then disappeared without anyone paying attention to him.


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Men Who Came in from the Cold
Vladimir Tismaneanu praises a study of the key players in East-West relations in the late 1980s
The End of the Cold War: 1985-1991
By Robert Service
Pan Macmillan, 562pp, £25.00
Published 8 October 2015
There are four main characters in Robert Service's masterful chronicle about personalities and ideas: Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, Eduard Shevardnadze and George Shultz - and a fifth, George H. W. Bush, who completed his predecessor's work. It is a captivating story of perceptions and misperceptions, intrigues and deception, warnings, allusions, misgivings and illusions, and a chain of events that resulted, almost miraculously, in the end of the Cold War and of the looming risk of humanity's extinction in a thermonuclear Armageddon.
At the moment of the aborted putsch against Gorbachev in August 1991, the Communist Party created by Lenin was for all practical purposes defunct. One could apply to it Rosa Luxemburg's famous description of the German Social Democratic Party in 1914: a stinking corpse. This happened as an unintended effect of Gorbachev's increasingly bold reforms. Aimed at saving the system, these reforms would lead instead to a peaceful revolution.
East German strongman Erich Honecker's suspicions were right when, attending the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Bolshevik insurrection in Moscow in November 1987, he complained bitterly about Gorbachev's abandonment of Marxism-Leninism. Together with the Romanian autocrat Nicolae Ceausescu, Honecker realised that the monolithic times were over. The prospects for a Soviet intervention to rescue dying totalitarian regimes were nil.
Initially, Gorbachev's perestroika was merely a prolongation of Yury Andropov's lukewarm streamlining. At the same time, it was desperately important for the man elected general secretary of the Communist Party in March 1985 to convince the West of his good faith and halt the US' huge investment into Reagan's pet military project, the Strategic Defense Initiative. For Gorbachev, schooled in the rusty shibboleths of party ideology, the West was intent on destroying the Soviet Union. He was a quick learner, however, and changed his mind. A new vision in foreign policy emerged, spurred by Gorbachev's close ally, Shevardnadze, the Georgian party boss whom he appointed foreign minister. Together with another influential figure, party ideologue Alexander Yakovlev, Shevardnadze convinced Gorbachev that the old institutional edifices were irretrievably obsolete. Service suggests that Shevardnadze's non-Bolshevism came from his appreciation of the short-lived Georgian Menshevik government.
In Service's account, Reagan appears as a tenaciously determined leader, driven by a strong belief in the need to pressure the Soviets to permit real freedom. Reagan's often-derided lack of sophistication was a myth: he knew how the USSR was ruled and made it clear to Gorbachev that he was not fooled by empty sloganeering. Shultz's pragmatic vision and his repudiation of ideological blinkers played a crucial role in making the negotiations more than a dialogue of the wilfully deaf. Service focuses on the inner tensions within the Reagan administration, especially between the CIA and the Pentagon on the one hand, and the State Department on the other. Reagan navigated wisely between the policy recommendations coming from these institutions. His October 1987 Berlin Wall speech would bring satisfaction to both sides of the Cold War divide: it was a reaffirmation of the American rejection of totalitarianism, but also an invitation to Gorbachev to move forward with democratisation.
The Cold War ended with the demise of the USSR in December 1991. The great biographer of Lenin, Stalin and Trotsky here offers a superb account of how and why this unexpected denouement came about.
Vladimir Tismaneanu is professor of politics, University of Maryland (College Park) and author of The Devil in History: Communism, Fascism, and Some Lessons of the Twentieth Century (2012). …


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Feel the Noise
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El cantante
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An Unfinished Life
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Day of Miracles
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Jersey Girl
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The N Word
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Shall We Dance
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