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Would You Like Some Cheese With That Nose Hair?
Posted by AHA Creative on April 15, 2009
Post by: Ruth Atherley of AHA Creative Strategies
There seems to be a new issue online every day. Over the weekend, there was the Amazon issue where it seemed the online bookseller had removed thousands of gay and lesbian themed books from their listings and search results. Social media guru B.L. Ochman has a very good post about this issue.
And then there is the Domino's video that showed up on YouTube yesterday. The company quickly took it down. But you know that sneaky Internet…there is always another copy somewhere that gets put back up.
According to this piece in Advertising Age, Domino's corporate headquarters was reacting cautiously to the kerfuffle about this disgusting video. It turns out the two Domino's employees have several videos – check out what The Consumerist has managed to track down, if you can stomach it.
It's always easy to be an armchair quarterback and say what should be or could be done about the situation. Without knowing what went on at Domino's, it's hard to say whether for their situation their strategy is sound. I just have one question – given these videos and the "cautious" response from Domino's, how quick will you be to order from them? (Even knowing that your local Domino's store isn't the one in the video.)
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Fatah`s guide to rock throwing for kids
by Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik
Dec. 27, 2017
Fatah's guide to rock throwing for kids
PMW calls on UNICEF to condemn Fatah's recruitment of children to commit terror
By Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik
Fatah posted on its Twitter account the above photo of a young boy hurling rocks with a slingshot together with an explanation to Palestinians how best to throw rocks:
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"In order to hit the target, there are three conditions:
1. Stand stably and balance your legs, arms, and body well
2. Focus your gaze on the center of the target, and do not look at anything else
3. Keep the desired balance between your body and your weapon; you are the one that controls the weapon, and not the other way around
If you did not understand this, read it again, and if you still have not understood, here is an example picture for you"
[Official Fatah Twitter account, Dec. 16, 2017]
Rock throwing at cars has caused hundreds of injuries and many deaths, including the following babies who were killed by stones thrown at their family's cars:
Yehuda Haim Shoham, age 5-months;
Jonathan Palmer age 12-months (his father Asher was also killed);
Adele Biton age 3. The 5 people convicted of murdering Adele were all teens.
PMW calls on UNICEF to issue a stern condemnation of Fatah's recruiting children to commit acts of terror. Recruiting children to attempt to kill others and to endanger their own lives is clear child abuse.
Palestinian Media Watch
has exposed similar posts by Fatah calling for violence. In one post on Facebook, Fatah urged Palestinians to "
strap on your weapon
," while in others the movement called for "
," and to "
continue the intifada
Fatah also published this picture earlier this month likewise
encouraging children to throw rocks
More details on murders of the babies cited above
Yehuda Haim Shoham
, a 5-month old baby, was murdered on June 2, 2001 after rocks were thrown at his parents' car while driving near the Palestinian village of Isawiya. A Palestinian threw a rock at the front windshield, which went through and hit the baby in the back seat. [IDF blog]
Yonathan Palmer
, 12 months, was killed together with his father Asher on Sept. 23, 2011, when stones thrown by Palestinians at the vehicle his father was driving near near Hebron hit Yonatan in the head and caused Palmer to lose control of his car, which ran into a gulley, killing both of them instantly.
Adele Biton
, 3, suffered traumatic brain damage when the car driven by her mother on the Trans-Samaria Highway was struck by a barrage of stones thrown by Palestinian youths on March 14, 2013. She died almost two years later on Feb. 17, 2015 at age 4. [Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, Feb. 17, 2015]
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HDR Receives Phoenix Award for The Salvation Army Kroc Centre
An HDR project was recently honoured with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Phoenix Award for The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centre in Omaha, Nebraska, making it the eighth such honour earned by the company. The selection committee recognised the centre's service to the underserved community as a model of foundation leadership and vision to create a dynamic centre that meets a variety of social needs.
The award was presented at Brownfields 2015 held recently in Chicago, Illinois. The Phoenix Award is widely recognised as the premier award of excellence in brownfield redevelopment and revitalisation.
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centre in Omaha was born out of the generosity of Ray Kroc and his wife Joan, founders of McDonalds™ and quiet, generous philanthropists. Serving as a neighbourhood anchor, the Kroc Centre offers arts, education and recreation programs. The facility is nestled on a 16-acre, former brownfield site.
Chris Bredehoeft, EPA client development lead, accepted the award on behalf of the Omaha Civic Architecture project team led by Bruce Carpenter and David Lempke. "HDR stands at the pinnacle of award winners with eight Phoenix Awards thus far. No other engineering firm in the nation has earned as many," Bredehoeft said.
About HDR
HDR has partnered with clients to shape communities and push the boundaries of what's possible since 1917. We specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. With nearly 10,000 employees in more than 225 locations around the world, we think global and act local.


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Democratic jitters
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Democratic jitters
–Aditi Phadnis
The Madhesis' uprising is the latest in a string of crises for Nepal's prime minister.
|Nepali bloggers are agog at the international movement that has been launched to nominate Prime Minister and Nepali Congress chief, Girija Prasad Koirala for the Nobel peace prize. "Prime Minister Koirala did make significant contributions to the historic agreement to end the decade-old violent Maoist conflict and end of the autocratic 238-year royal regime, and establish complete democracy and permanent peace," says the petition that is circulating on the Net in support of his candidature.
|"Perhaps if Girija agreed not to run for a fifth time, and institute a western-style limit on the prime ministerial term (first term of four years, with another four years for a popular leader, and then a Constitutional ban on the man ever running again for the same post), we might consider him for a Nobel," was the acid comment of another blogger advising he was more suited for the Ig-Nobel, given corruption charges against some members of his family.
|The fact is Koirala has his back against the ropes. Barely does one problem get resolved in Nepal than another raises its head. The latest violence against Madhesis — those living in the 22 plains or Terai districts — shows how fragile the peace is. If you thought the Maoist movement was the offshoot of bad governance, well, here's one movement that no one knew existed.
|The grievances of the Madhesis are not new. These are the people who settled in the southern plains of Nepal, battling malaria and clearing forests to claim fertile land. Madhesis living close to the Indian border have properties in both the countries. According to the 2001 Nepal census, they constitute 57 per cent of the population. More akin to Indian culture, they speak Maithili, Bhojpuri and Avadhi. They live with Tharu tribals in the mid- and far-western districts of Nepal. A majority of them are Hindu, though the Muslim population is growing.
|Historically, Madhesis have been considered with a degree of contempt by ethnic Nepalis who see themselves as the victors and Madhesis as the vanquished and collaborators. Madhes king Hari Singh Dev established a small kingdom, but this was swallowed up by Prithvi Narayan Shah. The recruitment of Madhesis in the army was barred 200 years ago and has resumed only recently. In 1816, the colonial British army (then ruling over India) defeated Nepali forces. A few landlords in Madhes supported the British during the war and were branded as traitors, an image that has persisted. Though they contributed significantly to the democracy movement in 1951, they continued to be denied equal participation. Hindi teaching was banned by King Mahendra in the interest of national integration. Citizenship has become a contentious issue. Many Madhesis have lived in Nepal for generations but are considered — and consider themselves — Indians. Some have the right to own property but many don't. Many don't have the right to vote.
|Yet 60 per cent of Nepal's GDP is contributed by them. All industries in Nepal are located in the Terai. The East-West Highway that links the two ends of Nepal and is its lifeline, passes through the region. If the Terai wants to paralyse life in the country, it can do so with great success and ease.
|That's what has been happening in the last four weeks. Angered at years of discrimination and fearful that their demands would not be heeded even by the new dispensation, the Madhesis erupted in an orgy of violence. Twenty seven people were killed, police stations burnt down and statues of Nepalese leaders attacked.
|The Maoists — like ethnic Nepalese — don't have much sympathy for the Madhesis. Their response was to dub the agitation a resurgence of the royalists. Former royalist Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa and two others of the Rashtriya Prajatantra Party were arrested and it took two broadcasts to the nation in one week by Koirala — flanked by two members of the Left parties — to convey to the Madhesis that their grievances would be addressed.
|The Madhesis want internal colonialism to end. They want a federal democratic republic in which they too have a say. They want citizenship certificates, regional autonomy, racial and religious discrimination, rights on land and an end to displacement. In other words, an opportunity to participate in democracy. Why the Nepali Congress, the seven party alliance or the Maoists, all of whom have prospered by democracy, should find this difficult to understand, no one knows. India has patted Koirala for his promises to the Madhesis, but that could be the kiss of death for them. The minute they are seen as being Indian proxies, everyone in Nepal will turn on them ferociously.
|It can be argued, as some Maoists do, that the Madhesis have brought this upon themselves. An RSS conference organised at the end of December was attended by three Madhesi representatives. The meeting decided to start a campaign seeking Nepal's return to a Hindu kingdom. A recent poll that interviewed 2011 respondents in 21 districts found that 44.9 per cent were for monarchy, though there were differences on whether this should be an active or a constitutional one.
|Little wonder then that Koirala is a worried man. What Nepal needs is political maturity, and those around him are too busy with politicking. He would happily say no to a Nobel if doing so would keep Nepal stable. But even that sacrifice might be in vain.
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Portfolio - Photography
A famous photographer once said, "You don't take a photograph, you make it."
I love a photograph to tell a story, like a still from a movie. Choose a great location. Wait for, or set up, great lighting. Capture the decisive moment. Look closely. See the important elements within the photograph. Now just add a little imagination, and who knows where that story goes. Enjoy.


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Andy Capwell's American Idol Recap + Predictions: Top Six
They are almost halfway through the top ten on American Idol, four have been sent home and one more will be tonight. So far, I have correctly predicted who will be going home 3 out of 4 weeks! Here's the recap from last night's show.


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Former Senator Christine Kehoe Visits Uptown for Talk on Plug-in Vehicles
Posted on Apr 20, 2016
On April 21st, former State Senator Christine Kehoe spoke with our Rotary Club about California's Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV)Collaborative. After a successful nineteen years in public office, Kehoe joined the PEV Collaborative in 2013 and was appointed to the California Transportation Commission in January 2016.
Kehoe shared information and resources on new and emerging technology that will allow PEVs to become a much more feasible and affordable solution for more people in the near future. Including, drum roll please, a MINIVAN! For more information on PEVs and the work of the PEV Collaborative, check out their website: www.pevcollaborative.org.


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In addition to performing at London venues including Ronnie Scotts, the 606 Club, Cadogan Hall, PIzza Express Jazz Club, here are some of the notable projects in which LVP have been involved:
Bobby McFerrin
LVP were chosen to perform the UK live premiere of Bobby McFerrin's choral album, VOCAbuLarieS. We worked with LA-based composer and producer Roger Treece to replicate the sound of the album, and performed alongside them at the Barbican, London.
We have a long-standing relationship with Italian vocalist and circle song practitioner, Albert Hera. We'd been introduced to circle songs by Roger Treece and Bobby McFerrin, and when we met Albert at the London Acappella Festival, he immediately commandeered us for a performance. Since then, we have met up with him in Italy, and brought him to London for gigs and workshops.
We plan to bring him back to London in 2016.
Mirrors (Kenny Wheeler & Norma Winstone)
Pete had a long-standing relationship with Kenny, having championed his music and directed his big band for many years. In the 1990s, Pete was part of a small vocal group which performed a suite Kenny had written for voices.
In LVP, Pete had a group which could perform the suite, and we did so at the Vortex in Dalston, and at St James Piccadilly as part of the London Jazz Festival.
The suite was recorded in the summer of 2012, with Kenny contributing a new piece. Visit our page about the album here
In 2014, we performed a song from the suite at Kenny's memorial service
London A Cappella
In 2012, we performed as part of the London A Cappella Festival, curated by the Swingle Singers.
In 2014, we supported acclaimed vocal group New York Voices at the A Cappella Summer School, joining them and the Swingle Singers on stage for the finale.
Johnny Dankworth & Cleo Laine
LVP performed with the UK jazz legends at a London Jazz Festival gala event. We performed Johnny's arrangement of Blues in the Night, and backed Cleo and daughter Jacqui.
The concert was to be Johnny's last performance.
Since then, LVP have made several visits to the couple's venue the Stables, performing in the garden and at their annual Christmas celebration


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Good Life
Communities That Care: Remember the three P's in surviving holiday stress
For most people, the holiday season inspires hope that the season will bring friendliness, happiness and harmony. Sometimes, however, those feelings of anticipation and excitement can lead to feelings of holiday stress and even depression. Increased demands due to overscheduled social schedules, entertaining responsibilities, gift shopping, decorating, houseguests and increased financial burdens cantake an emotional toll.
Many people who report that they feel "down" over the holidays experience symptoms such sadness, headaches, insomnia, uneasiness, anxiety and increased family stress. As a result, individuals tend to cope by overconsuming in many ways, especially those related to food, drink and spending.
Instead of falling into the trap over overconsumption this year, why not formulate an effective holiday management strategy that will pre-emptively assist you in managing the stress associated with the season? In creating your holiday stress management strategy, consider the three P's that can contribute to your success: preconceived ideas, planning, and perspective.
Preconceived ideas: Rid yourself of preconceived ideas about how your holiday season should be, especially if they are unobtainable. Think about those holiday traditions that you most value and use those as the core of your holiday activities. Let go of those that are not pertinent to your holiday enjoyment. This can be a challenging task, but it can be very liberating and allow you to focus your energy on making the holiday memories that mean the most to you.
Planning: Don't make snap decisions. Before committing to any holiday responsibility or social event, take time to consider your current commitments and responsibilities. Also consider what level of involvement in the proposed activity will make you most happy. Instead of providing an entire dinner for a holiday party, consider preparing just a favorite dessert that you enjoy making and ask others to bring their favorite dishes too. This not only provides you with a manageable task, but it also allows others to share in the activity in a way that may contribute to their holiday happiness.
Perspective: Try to remember that the holiday experience is only a limited proportion of the year and that others may be feeling the same way you are. You are not alone in the holiday hustle and bustle.
As with all strategies, they are meant to be tested and adjusted based on needs and outcomes. This holiday season try to initiate a holiday stress management strategy to help ensure you capture the maximum joy that the holiday season has to offer.


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A holiday gift idea that is unusual, renewable, charitable and might gleefully annoy the materialistic moron in your life./
My classroom operates a microloan account through Kiva that has been funded over the years by students through the sale of poetry. We have a total of $250 that we loan to small business owners and entrepreneurs around the world, focusing primarily on third world nations where our money can do the most good.
Whenever we have money available to loan, my students spend a couple hours researching prospective loan applicants on Kiva's website, choosing possible recipients for our loan and writing proposals that are then read to the class. We debate the merits of each proposal and ultimately decide to whom our money will be lent via a vote.
My students love the process. The ability to make a tangible difference in another person's life is a powerful experience for them, and the time spent learning about these struggling entrepreneurs provides a greater perspective and understanding of the world beyond our borders.
It has also led to a possible holiday gift idea:
In lieu of a traditional gift, why not open a microloan account on someone's behalf via an organization like Kiva and provide enough funding for the recipient to begin making loans? Kiva requires loans to be made in $25 increments, so for a relatively small amount of money, you can give a friend or loved one the gift of gift giving. There are even microloan organizations that allow for the lender to charge a nominal interest rate, meaning your gift could continue to grow for the recipient as the money continues to be lent.
I love this idea for both children and adults. It's unusual, it provides the recipient with a renewable experience, it serves as a counter to the materialism and commercialism that dominate so much of holiday gift giving. and it does not contribute to the accumulation of stuff in a person's home.
It's the perfect gift.
Moreover, there is a decent chance that this particular gift would be poorly received by the gift-obsessed, materialistic moron who insists on traditional, quid pro quo gift giving.
You know who I mean. Right? That less-than-enlightened person in your life who remembers every gift that he or she has ever received and attempts to infer your intentions and level of affection based upon the quality and cost of the gift.
In exchange for the cashmere sweater that he or she has given you, this particular breed of materialistic friend or relative expects something of similar value and quality in return. Offering the ability to loan $50 to a dressmaker in Guatemala or a fruit picker in Pakistan might annoy this kind of person, which makes the gift even more appealing in my eyes.
Poking and prodding and provoking the materialistic can be great fun, and even better, it's al for a worthy cause.


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What's the equivalent for bike theft?
Thefts involving smartphones have declined dramatically in three major cities since manufacturers began implementing "kill switches" that allow the phones to be turned off remotely if they are stolen, authorities said on Tuesday.
From Reuters, via DaringFireball
Considering bike theft has a definite impact, and most people are aware of someone who's had a bike stolen in recent years, there has to be a solution invented by now that exists?
The survey found that one-in-six people who had their bike stolen do not return to cycling.
And some 26pc of those reduce their cycling habits as a result.
From Independent.ie


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Thank you for being a Tampa Bay For Bernie Team Leader!
Here is what you will need to know and do.
First, please remember we are ALL volunteers working
for a common cause. And please keep in mind that we are all trying to get this accomplished in
between the daily demands of real life. We should all try to be
as responsive as possible, and as polite as possible, even when things get a little stressful.
Reach out for help when needed! You'll find that there probably is someone as committed as you are that is willing to help you out in your area. Thank you for volunteering your precious time.
It's not about how much money is collected – it's ONLY about how many votes are collected!
You MUST have a Google Account. If you already have one, make sure we have your Google email address. All documents will be shared with you in your Google Drive. Send us your Google Address so that we can grant you the permissions you need. Send your information to: email@example.com
If you are not familiar with Google or how to create a Google Account, these are the links you will need to get you started.
Once you are set up with your Google account below is a list of the items you can work with as a Team Leader for your Area:
Area Google Calendar: You can set up events or use the submit an event form and we will add it for you.
Area Group Sign-Up Sheets: As your sign up sheet grows, emails and information to your area sheets for you to view. New members can sign up from your area page. The top link "Area Sign Up will be your way of collecting information. Please complete the online sheet that night (or as soon as possible). Names collected on clip boards need to be added - add them via your online form. When all names are added send an email to email@example.com so we can do our part.
Area Group Email: Information will also be added to your Area Group Email so you will have an easy way to contact all the volunteers in your area.


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What is Compliance Operations in a DevSecOps world?/
DevSecOps is changing the meaning of compliance. Gone is the checklist and checkbox mentality. Compliance Operations in a DevSecOps world means enabling customers to manage drift from security baselines and self-heal with real-time data. It means real time security alerts and notifications when policy configurations change from the known approved state.
So how does this work?
First, set policies and guidelines so customers know what is expected of them. An organizations corporate security policies don't' go away, they serve as reinforcement for non-compliance.
As an example, policy states every customer must enable Multi-factor authentication (MFA). Start by launching a campaign to push this requirement across the fleet within a period of time. Once you've established an acceptable level of compliance across the fleet, set up a rule (in Splunk) that triggers every time a user logs into the cloud environment without MFA. This way every time a a user logs in without MFA, a Splunk alert is triggered to the policy violator with instructions to self-heal and the consequences of non-compliance (most likely access is killed).
This approach allows an organization to achieve compliance at scale. You don't need to maintain the checklist of policy violators in a spreadsheet and continuously send follow-up emails, which get ignored most of the time.
How do you bring an organization along?
Include customers in the journey. Invite them to solve the problem with you. Learn about their pain points & iterate on the approach. Take those learning's to help identify opportunities for improvement in security processes and services.
Communication is a key factor in the success of any strategy. Customers need to have resources available at their fingertips on demand.


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The Materials of the Artist, MaryLea Harris, Altered Book with Emulsion Transfer, 9" x 6"
My bookmaking venture led me to my final studio course in the M.I.S. program, Ginna Cullen's wonderful bookmaking class, which has transformed my art forever. Books allow me to work through many different ideas while experimenting with various media. The intimate scale allows me to sit quietly and reflect upon each book while holding it in my hands.
Birches, MaryLea Harris, Watercolor, Stitched Canvas, Computer Text, 12" x 12"
I was able to combine many of my past techniques with my Birches book. I layered watercolor paintings with computer text and created rudimentary botanical prints throughout the pages of the book by pounding leaves and herbs with a hammer into the soft Arches paper. I created the cover using scraps of raw canvas from my paintings and stitched monochromatic patterns into the cover with my sewing machine. I finished the book by hand-sewing a Coptic binding.
Crossing Paths, MaryLea Harris, Mixed-Media book with Branch, 6" x 9"
Closer to Home, MaryLea Harris, Mixed-Media Book 8" x 8"
Detail: Closer to Home, MaryLea Harris, Mixed-Media Book 8" x 8"
With the portfolio book, Closer to Home, I combined emulsion transfers and handmade papers with the archetypal symbol of a house. I incorporated stitching with my sewing machine as a symbolic historical connection to the generations of women in my family who sewed to provide income and clothing for their families.
I am the second woman in my family to pursue a post-graduate degree and am reminded of my female ancestors when I have the luxury to create art in my studio. Historically, wealthy women learned needlework as a pastime while poor women sewed out of necessity. My grandmothers and great-grandmothers sewed not for recreation but out of need.
Combining machine stitching and hand stitching with my computer transfers is also meant to remind the viewer that this is a handmade piece of art and not completely computer generated. It is handcrafted like clay pots or woven baskets that also hold the marks of their makers.
Mother to Daughter, MaryLea Harris, Mixed-Media Star Book, 12" diameter
The star book format seemed most appropriate for my Mother to Daughter book because its circular shape, when open, symbolizes our inter-connectedness. This was truly a collaborative piece which combined my daughter's artwork with my own. I handed her a paintbrush and a palette of acrylic paint before her second birthday. My mother was my first art teacher as well. My daughter loves painting in my art studio on my easel. I find the natural freedom of her abstract paintings very refreshing. I scanned one of her paintings on my computer and transferred it onto one of the towels I use to clean my paintbrushes on from my studio. I then cut up the pieces and stitched the sections to paper and bound them into the star book format. It is a gift that I hope to pass along to her someday when she is older.
Pop Up Book, MaryLea Harris, 2006
Circle Pop-Up Book, MaryLea Harris, 2006
Jacob's Ladder Book, MaryLea Harris, Mixed Media with Emulstion Transfers
Cover: Jacob's Ladder Book, MaryLea Harris, Mixed Media with Emulstion Transfers
Coaster Book, MaryLea Harris, 2006
Altered Coasters and Cheese Box with Encaustic, Machine Stitching, and Emulsion Tranfers
Mixed Media Book of Quotes, MaryLea Harris, 2006
Watercolor paper, machine stitching, ink, canvas


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A Guide to Arenal | Costa Rica
Arenal is known for two things: its volcano and its jungle. Each morning and night during our visit I'd bask in the multitude of fauna noises and watch ten different types of hummingbirds flit from purple flower to purple flower. The howler monkeys were chattiest in the morning and by evening the toads and frogs would start croaking. In our short stay near the base of the volcano we saw toucans, a coati, an anteater, a red-eyed tree frog, countless butterflies, and at least a dozen species of other birds. I fell into deep, restful sleeps each night thanks to the real life white noise machine beyond the screens of our room. We came for the volcano, but fell in love with the lush greens and aqua waterfalls of the jungle.
Getting There
You have two options to arrive into the Arenal area if you are arriving by plane:
Fly into Liberia, drive 3 hours (transfers can be booked through Arenal Observatory Lodge for $180-$200)
Fly into San Jose, take a 17 minute Nature Air or Sansa flight to La Fortuna (Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa is about 40 minutes to an hour from the airport – they can arrange pick up for you)
Where to Eat
Soda Visquez | There aren't many impressive restaurants in La Fortuna or the surrounding area, so we suggest you stick to traditional Costa Rican sodas, and specifically Soda Visquez. Laid back, good fare and the only spicy dish we were able to get while in the country. Ask for something picante and they'll steer you in the right direction.
Where to Stay
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa | If you've come to the La Fortuna area, it's because you want to see the volcano and you want to experience the jungle. The best place to do this is at the Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa. Spend the extra money to get a mountain view room so that you can enjoy the beauty of Volcan Arenal from your personal balcony. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa is the closest place that you can stay to the volcano and is located within the Arenal Volcano National Park, with many of the best hikes starting from their property.
What to Do
If you do only one hike during your stay, hike Cerro Chato. A long dormant volcano with a crater lake at the top, Cerro Chato provides a challenging uphill climb, but rewards with lush views and a swimming hole at the top.
Hot Springs
There are a number of great hot springs in the area (thanks Volcano!): Tabacon Hot Springs, Baldi Hot Springs, Ecoterminales Hot Springs, and The Springs Resort & Spa. If you rented a car, pull over on the side of the road before you get to Tabacon from Arenal Observatory Lodge (you'll see a river off the road, and if it's the weekend and/or nice out, there will likely already be cars lined up). You'll find a "hot river" that's free. Hot springs are littered all over, so if you speak Spanish, see if you can't find a less well known spot that doesn't require an entrance fee!
Night Walk
Whether you book a tour with a local operator, or visit the frog pond via the trails in the park on your own, we highly recommend a night walk. Bring a headlamp per person to see the thousands of insect eyes in the trees and on the trail. Something about the light being in the center of your forehead reflects differently than if you just have a flashlight. A spider the size of my hand dropped down in front of my husbands face on its web, and my husband would probably have run into it if he didn't see its sparkling eyes!
The true highlight of a night walk though is seeing tree frogs. They likely won't be in the pond, but the pond creates an environment for them that they enjoy, so they hang around on plants surrounding the water. Look up, under, and around to see some of these famous creatures!
Jungle Adventures
Zip lining, Waterfall Rappelling, Horseback Riding, Nature Centers, you have the pick of guided adventures here. Everyone we met enjoyed their tours (even though some said they were cheesy), but we didn't take any ourselves.
La Fortuna Waterfall
A plunging 75 meter waterfall surrounded by green foliage, La Fortuna Waterfall is one of the main attractions in the La Fortuna area. The dirt road that leads to the entrance winds uphill past houses and a hammock store. After paying a $12 per person entrance fee, it's just a short paved walk to the main overlook. The real work comes if you want to swim. It's about 600 steps down...and then back up. But it's totally worth it.
Getting Around
Taxi | If you stay at Arenal Observatory Spa, you're in the middle of the jungle, so taxis aren't cheap to and from here; expect to pay ~$30US each way to and from La Fortuna. The good news is that you are staying at the main attraction so there isn't much need to go to La Fortuna. The restaurant options are mediocre in the area, so you are better off eating breakfast and dinner at the hotel than spending $60 for a taxi to eat at an overpriced so-so restaurant in La Fortuna.
Shuttle | The cheapest transportation option to and from La Fortuna is to schedule one of the shuttles with the front desk at the Lodge. They range from $6-$8/per person and run at certain scheduled times during the day.
Car Rental | Of course, you can rent a car to give yourself more freedom. If you are only staying in the area for a couple of nights, this probably isn't necessary, but would be helpful for a longer stay.
Insider Tip: most of the adventure tours will pick you up at your hotel as part of their package.
For more on Costa Rica, check out these guides and stories:
Finding Pura Vida in Costa Rica
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Six months since a minimum wage was established in Myanmar, CESD, together with its partner organisation, IDRC, brought together representatives from government, employer and employee groups, and international non-government organisations to reflect on the challenges and benefits of the minimum wage.
The objectives of the roundtable discussions were two-fold:
- to improve the understanding on the challenges and benefits that different stakeholders, including companies, workers and the government, have experienced since the introduction of the minimum wage and how they have coped with the new situation.
- to facilitate an exchange and reflection on the impacts and necessary next steps that lie ahead for the different stakeholder groups.
The roundtable discussion was structured around the following topics:
- First experiences with and expected impacts of minimum wage.
- Compliance with and enforcement of the minimum wage.
- Supporting the smooth implementation of the minimum wage and the role of complementary policies.
- Future reviews and adjustments of the minimum wage rate.
The perspectives of different stakeholder groups were presented by the following panelists:
- U Myo Aung, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MoLES)
- U Aye Lwin, Joint Secretary General, Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI)
- U Win Zaw, Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM)
- Ms Piyamal Pichaiwongse, Acting Liaison Officer, International Labor Organization (ILO)
A presentation prepared by CESD for the roundtable discussion is available via the following link:
- Half a year into Myanmar's minimum wage: Looking back, forging ahead (PDF; English language; 22 slides; 393 Kb)
Further information is available via the following links:
- CESD's press release, Half a year into Myanmar's minimum wage – looking back, forging ahead. 26 February 2016
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My good friends in Danish band The White Album just released their full-length album, The Quiet Strum.
Handsome guys, making very beautiful music.
I've had the pleasure of doing all the images as tintypes, just as I did with their two singles. The cover and back images are triple exposures, the idea being that they look very much alike, so why not just merge them all together? All done in-camera on two single aluminum plate. Talk about stress.
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Writers, Readers & Lovers of Writing, Maui's 1st Annual Symposium.
I am excited to tell you about an event that I am producing on Maui. For the photo I put a little food teaser for you. To see the details and the flyer you have to go to my Facebook page gaiabest.
On Thursday, August 7th, from 9 AM- 9 PM at Kono's on The Green in Kihei we will be having this extraordinary event.
I am hosting former CNN anchor Sharon Frame, & along with a host of published local authors and authoress we will have a day or fun, education & magic on Maui.
I have sent an invitation to Oprah asking her to be my guest for the day yesterday. Looking forward to hearing back from her. She lives on Maui as many of you well know.
I invited her because she has a book club and is a lover of books and reading, I am told.
Also invited to join us for the day is Author Wayne Dyer, and Alan Cohen who both spend significant amounts of time on Maui.
I am getting requests from the Mainland and also the outer Islands for participants that would love to share their knowledge and books with our lovely island community.
It's going to be a great event with Kono's delicious food, live music, complimentary Reiki Treatments, and much more.
I am going to be telling you more soon, I just wanted to get the word out there early to you before the tickets sell out.
For all day access passes you can contact me at email@example.com. If you purchase them in June, you will get the Meet UP discount.
Much Love and Aloha,
See My Facebook Page for all the details and updates. just message me to tell you that you want my friendship and are interested in the upcoming Writing From the Heart Event, and I will accept your friendship request.
I have been asked if we could include a webinar version of the event and at this time I want to focus on our live events as it is a Maui first.
It's an annual event, so I will be growing it from here.
Check out Kono's on the Green for the menu's. All primary presenters will be presenting at a key time so you can enjoy Kono's great food.
Breakfast Buffet Breakout Session on Food Writing & Food Photography
Lunch with Bernard Foong Young
Pupus and One on One time with the infamous Sharon Frame
etc. You get the idea.
More to come. Check it all out on my Facebook page and email me soon for tickets.
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Major Changes to Katarina on the PBE Soon, Champion Design Q&A – Fizz, Syndra, Gangplank Rework, ADC Itemization and More
Game Systems analyst ricklessabandon shared a list of tentative changes to Katarina on Twitter. Also, Lead Champion Designer Meddler held a Q&A together with Xypherous, talking about the balance of certain mid mages, the state of Gangplank's rework and how crit damage on ADC items can be tuned. That plus a sweet conceptual kit for Nautilus.
okay, here's a preview. i'm still working on tuning, so this comes with the normal 'work in progress' disclaimer~ pic.twitter.com/xEPxqw8mWl
— rick maher (@ricklessabandon) January 20, 2015
I've formatted the changes below:
- Base Attack Speed decreased from 0.658 to 0.625
- Attack Speed-per-level decreased from 2.74% to 2%
- Sped up Katarina's auto-attack animation by 46%
Bouncing Blades [ Q ]
- Damage on initial hit decreased from 60/85/110/135/160 ( +0.45 AP) to 60/70/80/90/100 ( +0.3 AP)
- Mark damage increased from 15/30/45/60/75 ( +0.15 AP) to 20/55/90/125/160 ( +0.4 AP)
Sinister Steel [ W ]
- Damage changed from 40/75/110/145/180 ( +0.25 AP) (+ 0.6 Bonus AD) to 60/75/90/105/120% of Total AD ( + 0.25 AP)
Shunpo [ E ]
- Damage removed (live value is 60/85/110/135/160 ( +0.4 AP)
- Damage reduction increased from 15% at all ranks to 10/15/20/25/30%
- (Also fixed a bug which caused Shunpo's damage reduction duration to be 1 second instead of 1.5 seconds)
- Cooldown increased from 12/10.5/9/7.5/6 seconds to 15 seconds at all ranks
NEW: Now refunds 80% of Shunpo's cooldown after blinking to champions Katarina hasn't Shunpo'd to in the last 9 seconds
- Cooldown refund will trigger on both enemy champions and allied champions
- The 9-second lockout is removed if Katarina gets a reset via her Passive
NEW: Now resets Katarina's basic attack timer
[ Note ] Nemesis Draft is a new Featured mode that was released in a recent PBE update.
We sure can. 🙂 There are actually already some changes in place to discourage dodgers, but they aren't testable on the PBE environment, which is why I didn't detail them above. As many people have brought up dodging in Nemesis Draft though, let's get into them right now.
1) Dramatically increased dodge penalties of up to 2 hours for recurring dodges. We can also change these numbers on the fly once live, and we'll be keeping an eye on them. As many players here have pointed out, Nemesis Draft is an opt-in experience, so there should be no surprises in champ select.
2) In the spirit of rewarding good behaviour, we also have a special reward icon planned for players who don't leave or dodge any games of Nemesis Draft throughout the mode's run. There will be a low minimum game requirement, but the goal is to give players who loved Nemesis Draft a badge of honour to display afterwards. This reward will be delivered after the game mode has ended.
For anyone curious on the detection of AFKs, leaving, etc, this recent LeaverBuster FAQ has all the details.
I had such a blast working on this skin!! It's good to revisit her! I'd love to see amazing [email protected]__holic plz pic.twitter.com/7ZPeAXEKBp — PK (Paul Kwon) (@ZeronisPK) January 16, 2015
Anyone want to talk about LoL, game design, how we make champions etc? Going to be around for a couple of hours and looking forward to chatting with some of you folks.
To give you a quick bit of background I've been at Riot for about three years now. I've previously worked on Ziggs, Varus, Syndra, Lissandra, Elise and Gnar. A lot of my time these days is spent looking at the year ahead, working with other Rioters to figure out what sort of champions we want to make, what our goals are etc.
Edit: Xypherous, from the Systems Team that handles stuff like the Preseason changes, is also going to drop by to chat. If you've got questions about that sort of stuff should definitely throw them in too! He also worked on Nautilus, Lulu, Orianna, Fizz and Renekton before that as well, so if you've got questions about them he's the guy to hit up.
Edit 2: Thanks for the chat all, I need to head off and grab food. Will drop back later tonight though and add in a few more replies.
I really like how dragon's now an objective that matters throughout the game, that teams plan around and fight over, rather than something that, late game, someone just does on the way past at times.
There aren't any champions I don't think should be in the game at all, I think they've all got a solid core to them. In some cases though that's not very well executed on though. Urgot and Yorick for example have cool underlying ideas (undead cyborg war machine and gravedigger with pet ghouls) that aren't well realized.
Oh, yeah, then there's Teemo. Teemo should burn.
I'm totally responsible for Fizz's 'E' – and the intent was to make a frustrating skill that conveyed that aspect of Fizz's personality. I think my goal was something like 'Let's aim for something that feels like Shaco in terms of trickery/frustration without going too far.' In retrospect – it's probably worked too well in a lot of regards with that.
The idea for Fizz's 'E' was primarily to allow him to evade opposing damage without actually being durable – so that every now and then his opponents can choke Fizz and obliterate him and feel good about that.
Fizz was really meant to be a character that felt slippery enough so that you experience a moment of catharsis when you finally catch the jerk and annihilate him.
As to lane functionality, it was meant much more for the 'lower the poke he takes' rather than the 'instantly annihilate you with Q' that it's become. In hindsight, I wish there was way more incentive to stay on the pole rather than instantly double-tap to move faster.
I don't work on live balance directly these days, but the incentives to staying on the pole (and perhaps less damage on the double jump part of it) are generally good directions I think. I'd also love to trim Mana costs from his other abilities and shove it even more into the 'E' to punish spamming it recklessly like you've pointed out.
However, again, don't work on balancing directly. There's a bunch of super smart live designers whose job it is to make sure things look okay from a competitive angle.
What we're currently looking at (note this is experimental, so could well change tomorrow) is slightly lower resistances on Molten Shield, with Tibbers also getting the resistance bonuses as well plus a brief movement speed boost. One of the big goals there, in addition to balance changes, is to make casting Molten Shield a bit more interesting and add a bit of extra depth to how you micro Tibbers.
For the short term, there's a wide range of ADC itemization paths depending on the ADC. However, there is little variation on the items that an individual ADC buys.
There isn't a whole lot of range on a specific ADC for the items they can buy – but at least they're buying different things (I see 3 or 4 main builds that vary across type – and then there's Hurricane on Kalista – so there's variance across ADCs but not in an ADC.)
That's in an okay spot for now – but in an ideal world lots of things would be different in terms of reactive purchases and such but I think the other classes' itemization deserve a touch up before we delve back into ADCs.
For an example of more long term stuff – critical strike is eventually going to have to be looked at to prevent AA based carries from forever being the norm, for example – but that exploration will take a while.
(Warning – the following comment is entirely Pie in the Sky and not going to happen in the near future.)
I'd kind of like to envision a world where every ADC has a special 'Crit Damage' skill like:
Vayne – Silver Bolts (Every 3 hits, deal X + Y% of the target's maximum Health as true damage. Every critical strike does Z% of the target's maximum Health)
Varus – Blighted Quiver (Critical Strikes automatically apply full Blight stacks to the target).
That way, every carry would look at crit a little differently – based on their pattern and what they think they could accomplish etc.
We could fork Essence Reaver off Brutalizer – and the item would be immensely more popular and bought more – you're absolutely right on that.
Unfortunately, making Essence Reaver's build path and build up good is something that would most likely send a certain class of AD assassins (whose gates are early/mid-game Mana) into somewhat crazy levels. Pantheon/Talon, etc – would get the lion's share of benefit until ER was nerfed to be suitable for them.
Ultimately, ER will always kind of be bad until Assassin's have their own itemization and have their inherent power reduced.
The weird part about items is always that we can always make an item good or powerful – but making that item good and powerful on the people we want it on and not cause side effects elsewhere is the tricky bit.
Something we've been aiming for is to get a greater variety of appearances/tones for champions of both genders. There were a couple of years there where many of our female champions especially ended up looking pretty similar and we've been making an effort to try and avoid that. That's not to say we won't continue to make attractive champions, male and female, where appropriate for their character, but that we also want a wide range that includes champs like Kalista and Rek'Sai as well.
I can't speak with personal experience about the intent around the game's initial release, that was well before my time at Riot. Certainly there seems to be a lot of support internally for the greater variety we've been exploring recently though.
The intent with Varus was to make a champion with strong poke, a lot of utility by ADC standards and reasonable auto attack damage, in exchange for low burst and mobility. Fitting into the gap between Ashe at one end of the immobile spectrum (heaps of utility, lowest ADC damage) and Kog'maw at the other end (heaps of damage and poke).
Been thinking recently we might want to strengthen his poke a bit (possibly by tying his passive into more than just his auto attacks). Haven't had a chance to bounce any thoughts about that off the live balance team yet though, see what their current thinking is.
A ton of moves were scrapped in the making of him – he started out as being very light in CC because he had the hook but… yeah.
Off the top of my head, here's the things I remember trying:
A punch which knocked back anyone but the primary target (Xin Zhao's current ult).
Passive X-Ray eyes that could see through walls in a cone.
Cage of Pain, which brought up a giant circular shock/slow 'fence' – like a super big wall of pain.
Bullrush, where you got MS and flung anyone you moved through (multiple times, charging bull kind of deal)
Throw – where you impaled someone on the anchor and then flung them and the anchor to a point of your choice
'Enrage' when a nearby ally got attacked (yeah…)
I tend to cycle through skills a lot – I'm sure there was more that I can't remember. I just remember a long phase of Nautilus being 'A bull who sets up cages that he then chases people in.'
"Bullrush, where you got MS and flung anyone you moved through (multiple times, charging bull kind of deal)"
Man, that was a memorable playtest. I recall one team fight near dragon, where Naut ulted and ran back and forth, juggling 3-4 of us in the air for about 5 seconds until we all died. I still wake up screaming occasionally…
Took a little while to hit upon the Q as the foundation of the kit, though then felt obvious in retrospect since her original concept art featured her spheres so prominently. Once the basic idea of 'Q generates objects, other spells manipulate them' came together things were relatively smooth.
The intent with her ult was to give her a reliable tool (given her other abilities were all skillshots) and allow her to punish someone caught out of position or diving into her team (theory being that as a non mobile mage she'd have limited target selection). Ended up being a bit more of a 'burst down a key target after stunning them' ability than originally intended. It's counterplay's a bit lower than I'd like in that regard, though having said that champs do often need tools like that if they're to compete with other highly mobile options.
They're two different teams. We both have a strong focus on the state of the live game but systems tends to take a longer view on game flow and game health while Balance tends to look at the immediate things affecting champions.
For example, systems might think about whether or not we want more or less snowballing in the game and adjust things like jungle gold or laner experience to accommodate while Live might look at a specific champion and whether or not he should be changed in the upcoming patch because he's too snowbally.
Some of the most useful skills:
- Analytical abiliity
- Communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Demonstrated ability to drive on/own projects
- Understanding of both LoL and other competitive multiplayer games
That stuff can be hard to demonstrate on a Resume sometimes, past work/study, pet projects, gaming background, written design tests etc come together to give a fairly good initial read on applicants though.
Bit early to say much alas. We had a crack at a GP rework last year that had some interesting stuff in it, but didn't quite hit the mark so didn't get shipped (or talked about after a while, our bad, we should have mentioned it was a project that had been put on hold). We're going to give him another look this year, wouldn't expect anything for a while though, a number of other reworks will come out beforehand that are further along already.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me at @NoL_Chefo or e-mail me at [email protected]


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We were approached by a family with 2 children to design and construct a timber fortress. Our design had to include educational features. The addition of chat pipes encouraged communication. We also put in a few extras.
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I don't know about all of you but this is one of areas I have that I so want to see change. I am just trying so hard not to focus on just one area but this is the one that until I see a significant difference I will not be happy. I bought a new shirt yesterday to wear to the gym and one of my pet peeves is I don't like clingy clothes and this shirt kind of hugs my middle and I was feeling a little self conscious so I asked my Mom how does it look? She said well you can tell that you are getting smaller in that area and it looks good. I so appreciate her complimenting me but I don't feel the same way. I am sure all the exercising I am doing is making a difference but as I told her until I see it - I cannot see it the way she does. Yes, I admit I should not be so negative (I am still working on it guys) my journey has taught me something new each day and it is teaching me to be more patient with myself and I am just not there yet. Don't get me wrong I love hearing the compliments I receive but again until I see it I am never going to be able to see myself any other way than that 322 lbs person I have been for so long.....I am sure I hurt peoples feelings when I say thanks but I don't agree - But again a lot people don't get how it is to be overweight and how we struggle each day as I have said in some of my past post you have to live it to understand the struggle. One of my good friends told me unless they have been overweight they don't get what is in our heads. And she is right I never really thought of it that way until she pointed it out to me.
So thanks you guys for giving me those wonderful compliments please keep them coming and know I do appreciate them but understand that until I see the results I will never see what you see.
Another one of my favorite quotes (and it rings true for me each day):
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"
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July 24, 2019
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Young Fishermen's Development Act
The Young Fishermen's Development Act is about opportunity and jobs, food security, and a way of life rooted in tradition.
July 3, 2019
From boat to New Orleans table -- and fast: How fishermen, chefs chart a new seafood path.
The vast majority of seafood is consumed in restaurants. So why not be involved in the conversation?
June 27, 2019
Bill will educate new generation of fishers.
The current average age of commercial fishermen is 58, and what's happening in our industry is similar to what is going on in other blue-collar professions.
June 19, 2019
Celebrating National Ocean Month
National Ocean Month is a chance for commercial fishermen, ocean explorers, seafood suppliers (and seafood lovers), our Congressional leaders and other stakeholders to come together and celebrate all that our nation's waters have to offer.
June 5, 2019
Gulf Commercial Fishermen Celebrate Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2019
Commercial fishermen and the people that help get fish to your plate are the entrepreneurial backbone of America, and we are proud to have our country support us, our businesses, our communities, and our livelihoods.
May 30, 2019
Gulf Organizations Join in Call for Gulf-Wide Seafood Specific Disaster Relief
We know how important good water quality is for a viable red grouper fishery in the Eastern Gulf…We need to come together to keep strong and healthy fisheries across the Gulf of Mexico.
May 1, 2019
Louisiana's Reckoning Tide: As the state's land-loss crisis threatens fish and fishermen, chefs are looking for what comes next.
Restaurants are the conduit between this nation and the ocean. The vast majority of seafood consumed in America is eaten in restaurants…that creates responsibility, and also power.
April 4, 2019
Shareholders' Alliance Statement on Passage of Red Snapper State Management for Private Anglers
This landmark decision is a prime example of finding innovative solutions to help recreational fishermen that do not hurt commercial or charter/for-hire fishermen, and of the existing opportunities that a strong Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act provides America's fishermen.
April 1, 2019
Shareholders' Alliance Update
Check out what's new with the Shareholders' Alliance
January 16, 2019
Commercial fishermen stand to lose billions from government shutdown.
Commercial fishermen, charter fishermen, and private recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico have spent years working to reach common ground, and this shut down could delay the sustainable solution private anglers have been looking for.
January 9, 2019
Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Legislative Crosshairs
Magnuson's fate is tied to resolving the Gulf of Mexico's red snapper conflict, the epicenter for many controversial fishery-related issues.
December 18, 2018
Senate Unanimously Passes "Compromise" Recreational Fishing Bill
December 17, 2018
Shareholders' Alliance Statement on Senate Passing the 'Modern Fish Act'
November 20, 2018
News from the Shareholders' Alliance
October 30, 2018
Reasons to Celebrate National Seafood Month
Celebrate National Seafood Month this year by thanking a fisherman, taking pride in our management system and leadership status in fisheries, and enjoying some domestic, American seafood.
October 18, 2018
Rebuilding a 'Healthy, Thriving' Fishery in the Gulf
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October 16, 2018
Red Grouper – One of the Other Red Fish in the Gulf of Mexico
Solving the problem of a declining of red grouper population is not going to be an easy task, but I have confidence that our collaboration between industry, scientists, and managers, together with the best-available science mandated by Magnuson-Stevens, can successfully recover the red grouper fishery.
October 15, 2018
Where Is The Next Generation Of Commercial Fishermen?
Whether it's training, classes, apprenticeships, or improved access to capital, if nothing is done for young people interested in commercial fishing, the country stands to lose one of our oldest industries, and access to local, sustainable seafood.
September 27, 2018
Florida Businesses Opposed to S. 1520
August 30, 2018
Where Does Traceability Fit into the Sustainable Seafood Conversation?
Consumers need to demand product that can verify its origin from dock-to-plate, like Gulf Wild, and restaurants and retailers should look to these kinds of systems to provide their guests with American, sustainable seafood. When traceability becomes widespread and commonplace, everyone involved in the seafood supply chain will benefit.
August 23, 2018
We Must Protect Our Young Fish Populations
The status quo in water and nutrient management is incredibly damaging and grossly unfair to seafood suppliers working to make a responsible living on the water. Now is the time for dramatic changes in how we manage our water resources.
August 8, 2018
Red Snapper: Unusual Experiment in Gulf of Mexico May Ripple Nationwide
Helping private anglers doesn't have to come at the expense of hurting commercial fishermen," said Eric Brazer, Jr., deputy director of the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance, a commercial fishing advocacy group.
August 1, 2018
Atkins Seafood owner advocates for sustainable fishing, regulations in Gulf of Mexico
Our concerns aren't with the recreational fishermen themselves but more with the leadership and the managers," Brazer emphasized. "Recreational fishermen — we believe they deserve to have a fishery management plan that gives them stability and predictability so they can plan their trips in advance and know how much fish they can catch in a year.
July 30, 2018
Shareholders' Alliance Update
Check out what's new at the Shareholders' Alliance.
July 18, 2018
Magnuson Reauthorization Bill Goes from Bad to Worse
Commercial fishermen are the true conservationists, and we can help keep this country's fishing industry great.
July 12, 2018
Shareholders' Alliance Statement on H.R. 200
Commercial fishermen are the blue collar, hardworking heartbeat of America. H.R. 200 hurts us and hurts the fish populations our businesses rely on. Passage of H.R. 200 is a costly mistake – we don't need a bill that hurts commercial fishermen in order to address recreational fishing concerns.
July 12, 2018
House approves overhaul to Magnuson-Stevens
But the Fishing Communities Coalition, which advocates for small-boat commercial fishing operators, voiced opposition to the legislation for siding with recreational groups at the expense of commercial fishermen.
"It would be a major mistake to turn back the clock and weaken the protections responsible for rebuilding our nation's most valuable fisheries, including American red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico," said Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance Deputy Director Eric Brazer.
July 12, 2018
MSA Today: House approves Magnuson reauthorization
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance and the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association were two of a few commercial fishing organizations that denounced the bill.
June 29, 2018
Congress is considering big changes to longstanding federal fisheries regulatory act
Eric Brazer likens federal fisheries management to a bank account held jointly by commercial fisherman, charter fishermen, restaurants and others who depend on a specific fish for their livelihood. If one user overdraws the account, there is nothing left for the others, said Brazer, deputy director of the Galveston, Texas-based Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance, which includes commercial snapper and grouper fishermen from around the Gulf.
June 15, 2018
EFPs Will Allow Rec Fishermen to Test Tracking Methods, Stop Overfishing
The hope is that the opportunity to explore new ideas in and better track the recreational side, which has exceeded its quota in 23 of the past 27 years, will promote accountability and lessen the fleets' effect on the commercial and charter industries. The concept has received support from the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance.
June 7, 2018
Shareholders Alliance supports red snapper rules, but still seeks accountability
These EFPs, if implemented with real-time data collection, could prevent overfishing, while at the same time could allow increased and more flexible access for the private angler sector," the group said in a statement. "This would help private anglers without hurting commercial fishermen.
June 6, 2018
Gulf States Advance Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits
Commercial and charter fishermen, like myself, support the EFPs process because it takes fishermen's creative ideas and allows them to be tested on the water. All sectors of the snapper fishery recognize that something needs to change for the private anglers, and the EFPs, if implemented properly, could provide the avenue for a change that benefits everyone.
June 5, 2018
2018 Capitol Hill Ocean Week
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance today issued the following statement on the start of the 2018 Capitol Hill Ocean Week:
June 4, 2018
Commercial Fishing - Keep Good Law In Place
If there are problems with recreational management in the Gulf, let's find a way to help those fishermen without hurting commercial fishermen like me in the process.
May 30, 2018
Alabama Anglers Ready for Expanded Red Snapper Season
"Commercial fishermen support sustainable recreational fishing opportunities that are science-based and involve accurate data collection. That is why we support this 2018 exempted fishing permits (EFP) process — because it requires good science and improved data collection, doesn't make an end run around federal sustainability requirements, and shouldn't (if done right) hurt commercial fishermen," the alliance said.
May 29, 2018
More Groups Weigh in on Red Snapper Actions
The Shareholders' Alliance has always supported the EFP process because it takes fishermen's creative ideas and puts them in the hands of regional managers to implement," the group said in a prepared statement. "Critical to the success of the EFPs, however, are meaningful accountability measures as well as accurate and timely catch monitoring systems.
May 24, 2018
Gulf States Open 2018 Red Snapper Seasons for Private Anglers
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance today issued the following statement on the start of the private angler red snapper seasons in the Gulf of Mexico under the state-run Exempted Fishing Permits.
May 23, 2018
Gulf of Mexico Aquaculture
Commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico work hard to conserve wild fish and shellfish populations and are not opposed to new opportunities for seafood production. Rigorous management and regulatory process needs to ensure that these operations develop with careful planning and formal opportunities for input from the commercial fishing industry, creating a scenario with maximum economic benefit and with minimal environmental or economic harm.
May 23, 2018
Florida Supports Young Fishermen
Today's young fishermen must navigate a daunting world in their quest to establish a successful fishing businesses. We have an obligation to the next generation to chart a course forward that carries on our fishing legacy and seafood heritage in the face of these challenges. The Young Fishermen's Development Act is a strong step in that direction.
May 6, 2018
Shareholders' Alliance Update
Check out what's new at the Shareholders' Alliance.
May 1, 2018
Commercial Fishermen — Entrepreneurs, Problem Solvers, and Conservationists
Often, commercial fishermen are perceived to be a group of people focused on taking as many fish as possible as quickly as possible. This simply isn't the case. We are business owners, we are problem solvers, but at heart, we are conservationists.
April 17, 2018
Local Solutions are Best for Local Issues
I understand private anglers are frustrated by incredibly short federal snapper seasons, but congressional bills that could undermine science and harm a business I have built from the ground up, are not the solution.
February 27, 2018
Progress on the Modern Fish Act Still Falls Short
In our letter dated February 8, 2018, we raised a number concerns with provisions of S. 1520 that would restrict or otherwise impose harm on our commercial fishing business. While progress has been made towards addressing some of these critical concerns raised by us and our commercial fishing colleagues throughout the country, there still remains work to be done on S. 1520 before the Committee advances the bill.
February 20, 2018
Modern Fish Act Holds Little Hope for Fishermen
Congress shouldn't have to hurt commercial fishermen in order to help recreational fishermen. Until that happens, the Modern Fish Act isn't ready for prime time.
February 8, 2018
Gulf Fishermen Concerned with Fishery Legislation
While the "Modern Fish Act" proposes to help recreational fishermen, a number of provisions would impose harm on the nation's commercial fishermen and seafood supply chain. Helping recreational fishermen doesn't have to come at the expense of hurting commercial fishermen.
December 20, 2017
Court Maintains Order In Red Snapper Fishery
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance today issued the following statement in response to the court's determination to stay the lawsuit filed as a result of the Department of Commerce's decision to illegally extend the 2017 private recreational red snapper fishing season in the Gulf of Mexico.
December 19, 2017
Federal Legislation Would Change How Red Snapper Fishing Is Regulated
Eric Brazer, deputy director of the Galveston, Texas-based Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance, said the bills would jeopardize 40 years of progress in the management of federal fisheries.
December 12, 2017
Wisconsin Farmers and Gulf Fishermen Link Up to Address Gulf "Dead Zone" Problem
In mid-November, commercial fishermen from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama traveled over one thousand miles north to meet with conservation minded farmers in Wisconsin to determine how they can better collaborate to combat the ever growing "Dead Zone" in the Gulf of Mexico.
December 12, 2017
Commercial Fishermen Concerned About Dangerous Fishery Legislation
The Shareholders' Alliance today submitted the following letter to the House Natural Resources Committee.
December 1, 2017
Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders Alliance Wins Gulf Guardian Award
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance was presented with a second place U.S. EPA Gulf Guardian award this evening for its work launching and running the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Quota Bank.
November 8, 2017
Let Science Lead the Way
Science identifies facts that lead to conclusions being drawn. Politics, on the other hand, identifies a conclusion that encourages the finding of facts to support it.
October 31, 2017
Take Advantage of Florida's Abundant Seafood
October was National Seafood Month. For those of us who work on the water and on land to supply you with your seafood, National Seafood Month gives us a chance to tell our story. Thank you for listening.
October 30, 2017
Alabama seafood: fresh from the Gulf to your dinner plate
We are a state with abundant natural resources both on land and at sea. Millions of seafood consumers from our state and across the country depend on the hard working commercial fishermen and women of Alabama supply them with some of the best seafood the country has to offer.
October 27, 2017
Why Fishermen Support Magnuson-Stevens Act
Every day I spend on the water, I am amazed by the size of the Gulf, its natural resources and all the work it takes to preserve them for future generations....
October 26, 2017
Mississippi Seafood
The next time you enjoy Mississippi seafood, celebrate the people who brought it to you.
October 5, 2017
Sustainability in the Crosshairs
The red snapper tug of war in the Gulf of Mexico is being stretched to the limit in 2017, and the recreational fish grab is alive and well.
October 1, 2017
Celebrate National Seafood Month
Gulf Fishermen Commemorate Proud History of Sustainable American Seafood
September 28, 2017
Red Snapper - A Success Story
September 20, 2017
Meet Buddy Guindon
Read the Voyage Houston interview with Buddy.
September 12, 2017
Gulf Fishermen to Congress: Protect the Magnuson-Stevens Act
In testimony delivered before the U.S. Senate, Captain Bubba Cochrane of Galveston, TX, a commercial fisherman and President of the Shareholders' Alliance, urges Congress to preserve and build on the successful track record of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
August 30, 2017
Shareholders' Alliance Members to be Featured in "Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman" Documentary
Tomorrow, August 31, at 9:00 PM ET/ 8:00 PM CT, the Discovery Channel will air "Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman," a documentary that tells the stories of American ranchers, farmers and fishermen who are committed to preserving our precious natural resources.
August 4, 2017
Gulf Commercial Fishermen: Florida Fisheries Bill Is a 'Good Faith Step in the Right Direction'
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance today issued the following statement in response to introduction of the Florida Fisheries Improvement Act(S.1748) by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL):
August 1, 2017
Gulf Commercial Fishermen Express Concerns Over New Red Snapper Bill
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance today issued the following statement in response to introduction of the REDSNAPPER Act of 2017 (H.R. 3588) by Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA):
July 17, 2017
Statement on Red Snapper Lawsuit
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance today issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Defense Fund's and the Ocean Conservancy's complaints against the Department of Commerce's decision to re-open the federal recreational red snapper season:
June 16, 2017
New Bill Would Give Young Fishermen in Gulf a Needed Boost
Gulf Fishermen Urge Lawmakers to Support Bipartisan Young Fishermen's Development Act
June 15, 2017
Gulf Commercial Fishermen Express Concerns About Changes to Red Snapper Recreational Season
June 14, 2017
Commemorating Ocean Week
Gulf Commercial Fishermen Commemorate Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2017
May 31, 2017
Shortest Federal Recreational Red Snapper Season
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance today issued the following statement at the outset of the shortest federal recreational red snapper season on record in the Gulf of Mexico.
April 27, 2017
Response to Season Length Projections
The Charter Fisherman's Association and the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance issued a joint statement of concern today in response to recent projections for the length of the 2017 federal recreational red snapper season.
April 18, 2017
Shareholders' Alliance Supports Young Fishermen's Legislation
The Shareholders' Alliance supports legislation aimed at helping and professionalizing the next generation of commercial fishermen. Please see the press releases below from the Shareholders' Alliance.
April 18, 2017
Bill to Establish Young Fishermen's Program Introduced
Congressman Don Young and Congressman Seth Moulton have introduced groundbreaking legislation that would help promote the protection and long-term sustainability of our nation's commercial fishing businesses and seafood supply.
April 7, 2017
This Week's Fishery Management Actions
Today we offer support for some viable fishery management ideas that were developed this week. We also strongly oppose more of the same ineffective, harmful, and controversial proposals that continue to be brought up.
March 18, 2017
The Truth About American Red Snapper
Commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico routinely battle the wind, the waves, and the tides to harvest red snapper and provide American seafood consumers with year-round access to this public resource. Now, thanks to a federal politician with a vendetta, these commercial fishermen must also battle a biased and uninformed media while they're on shore.
March 1, 2017
Summary Response to Fox News
The Shareholders' Alliance provides a summary response to the villainizing of commercial fishermen by Fox 8 New Orleans.
March 1, 2017
Detailed Response to Fox News
The Shareholders' Alliance provides a detailed response to the villainizing of commercial fishermen by Fox 8 New Orleans.
February 10, 2017
Initial Response to Fox News
The Shareholders' Alliance responds to the villainizing of commercial fishermen by Fox 8 New Orleans.
October 5, 2016
Jason DeLaCruz Honored with National Seafood Sustainability Award
Please see the attached joint press release from the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance, Gulf Wild, and Wild Seafood Co. recognizing the decision by the White House to award Jason DeLaCruz as a Champion of Change for Sustainable Seafood.
June 28, 2016
Gulf Fishermen Support Louisiana Fisheries Leadership
Gulf fishermen saw the State of Louisiana step up last week and make progress on breaking the red snapper deadlock.
June 28, 2016
Gulf Council Gains New Leadership
The Charter Fisherman's Association and the Shareholders' Alliance congratulate Leann Bosarge (MS) for her reappointment to the Gulf Council and welcome the appointment of Dr. Tom Frazer (FL).
June 22, 2016
Official Shareholders' Alliance Statement on Inter-Sector Trading
Here is our official statement on Inter-Sector Trading.
June 16, 2016
Congress Advances Bad Red Snapper Legislation
Despite overwhelming opposition by commercial and charter fishermen, Congress has advanced an unfunded mandate that will consolidate the power to manage red snapper into the hands of three state bureaucrats.
May 5, 2016
NMFS Gets It Wrong On Red Snapper Reallocation
The National Marine Fisheries Service has formally announced its decision to penalize commercial red snapper fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico for adhering to their legally-required sustainable catch limits.
April 8, 2016
Commercial Fishermen Respond to Reallocation
Commercial red snapper fishermen from Texas to Florida point out multiple legal concerns with the approval of Amendment 28 (red snapper reallocation) while NMFS effectively concedes that the recreational sector is getting more fish because their prior overharvesting was even worse than they thought.
March 30, 2016
NMFS Strips Red Snapper Allocation Away From Commercial Fishermen and Seafood Consumers
In a reckless decision that has defied science, the will of the public, and arguably the law, NMFS decided to take more than a third of a million pounds of red snapper away from commercial fishermen and seafood consumers, and transfer it to a recreational sector that blatantly exceeds its sustainable limits and regularly resists any legitimate management reform.
February 20, 2016
Resistance Mounts to Proposed Changes in Gulf Red Snapper Regulations
WASHINGTON D.C. -- A current bill being proposed by U.S. Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) would shift regulation of Red Snapper in the the Gulf of Mexico, currently managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to the respective individual state fish and wildlife management agencies. Strong resistance and controversy surrounds the bill as commercial fishing communities, and the current NOAA management, argue that the repercussions could potentially negate the rebounding experienced by the industry since the Individual Fishing Quota was established in 2007.
February 8, 2016
Extension of State Water Boundaries
This statement from The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance, Gulf Fishermen's Association, and Charter Fisherman's Association explains the unintended consequences of Senator Vitter's move to extend state water boundaries out to nine nautical miles.
January 6, 2016
Court Rules in Favor of Fishermen
A U.S. District Court judge ruled today that charter/for-hire fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico have the right to separate themselves from a failing recreational management regime and develop fishery management plans tailored to their businesses.
October 16, 2015
Quota Bank
The Shareholders' Alliance is working with a network of other quota banks to bring fishermen together to solve fishery problems. See here how our Quota Bank works, and see how other fishermen throughout the U.S. are making their quota banks work too.
September 21, 2015
Fishing Industry Supports Red Snapper Data Improvement Act
John's Pass, Florida - Commercial fishermen, charter fishermen, and seafood restauranteurs came together to support a piece of legislation introduced by Congressman David Jolly...
August 14, 2015
Gulf Council Reallocates Red Snapper
Rejecting public and scientific advice, Gulf Council reallocates red snapper.
July 29, 2015
Just Say NO To Reallocation
We need your help to protect our businesses and our fishing communities.
July 17, 2015
Response to Red Snapper Legislative Proposal
The Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance and the commercial fishermen and women we represent stand strong in supporting the sustainable federal management...continue reading
April 28, 2015
Commercial fishermen throughout the United States have stood up and opposed the plan by the Gulf of Mexico state managers to take over red snapper management and eliminate the commercial quota system...continue reading
April 14, 2015
In support of the passing of Amendment 40 to the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan, The Shareholders' Alliance has released the following press release.
April 9, 2015
By following this link you can find The Shareholders' Alliance's comments on recent proposals to change the IFQ system.
April 9, 2015
In this video Fox 13 reports on the large problem of Mexican poachers illegally fishing the Gulf of Mexico.
March 27, 2015
Information on the quota bank can be found within this letter from Shareholders' Alliance President Bubba Cochrane to Gulf Council Chairman Anson and NMFS Director Crabtree.
January 15, 2015
At the request of fishermen and after years of discussion, the National Marine Fisheries Service has produced a draft Implementation Plan for Electronic Monitoring and Reporting for the Gulf's fisheries. Public comments are encouraged and due by February 9. Contact us for more information or to help you submit a comment.


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So it may not be as funny as Will Ferrell, but it's close:
Today I have spent my time packing...again...ugh! Luckily it is not NEARY as bad as the first round in September but it is a bit lonelier since this time I am doing it solo. No mommy for support, encouragement - ahhhh, pooooooorrrrr meeeee! Thank GAWD I had the foresight not to unpack all 42 boxes and I am so happy I now just have to repack what little I did unpack (what the hell was that sentence - say it aloud). But it still seems like a lot as we have, naturally, aquired more 'stuff' since our move.
The apartment is absolutely gorgeous - we got to see it again this past Sunday. I can't wait to move in and cook my first meal with my OWN pots & pans!!! And sit on our new couch - we haven't owned a new couch since Boston, Summer 2000 - he, he, he!
Anyway, the big camera is acting like it feels better so I uploaded some videos from that camera too. More to follow - albeit old, but funny!


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The Event Review you Probably Don't Care About but Should: Courtney Love and Concert Going
My thanks to one Jacob Huggins for the fantastic photo above of Courtney in all her loveliness at Metro City on Wednesday the 13th. As you will soon learn I never take my phone out at events and so I never get such sweet snaps
So anyone who has met me and spent at least an hour or two around me (particularly if there is some beer involved) is probably very aware that I am huge fan of Courtney Love. On Wednesday night she played her first Australian show since 1999 and her first show in Australia overall without the other members of her former band Hole. Needless to say I was hugely excited, had the time of my life, cried, constant waves of euphoria and so forth blah, blah, blah. I could very easily type out a full review; but that would essentially be a masturbatory exercise on my part as I would probably just write in circles of admiration for the fifty year old rock queen.
That I fear, would not be very interesting to anyone except me and perhaps one girl I met who seemed overly empathetic to everyone while asking them if they 'feel it as deep' as she does when Courtney sings…she was fun.
Suffice to say that Courtney Love as a performer is at one of her strongest points in years, with her vocalizations surprisingly strong and her charisma on stage, interaction and playful banter with the audience gave us all as much of the Courtney loveness we could have asked for. It was a truly special treat of an evening for any fan of hers.
But I thought for this article it would prove more interesting to explore the overall act of concert going; which is honestly one that really has a lot of problems with it when you stop and think about it. So please join me as I suck all the fun out of your next gig by drawing attention to all the shitty elements you'll inevitably have to deal with.
Your bladder is the first shitty roadblock in the way of your enjoyment and it pretty much points out that we, as a species, need to go to concerts more in order to eventually evolve beyond the need to urinate at inappropriate times. Concerts are filled with much people and much booze; the good ones are anyways, and when you are downing liquid refreshments either prior to or at the event, the eventuality is that you'll need to dispose of said liquid. So when you're standing in the line as you have been for the past hour and waiting to go in, most are hoping for a premo spot but when you get in the first place you have to go to is the toilet. Or, suppose by some lovely twist of fate you don't need to pee in the line, you simply go in and get you spot right up the front, you stand there waiting for about an hour or more for the warm up act and by the time that thing that no one really gives a shit about is over, nature calls and you either have to move or deal with that feeling for the rest of your concert going experience. Ew.
But say that you are not one of those people who are dying for the front row, for being right at the fucking barrier that will bring you that little bit closer in proximity to that rock star that you base your own personal philosophy around. You're pretty much the odd one out my friend; you may be able to go pee but good luck finding people who are keen to stick with you.
I've never been one for the front row and it is not because I don't enjoy a good mosh pit, they are just fine at times, but quite frankly if I have spent money to go see an artist I will probably want to be able to move around a little bit. Being in the centre of a mosh is a bit different, if you don't mind elbows everywhere and you don't get some whiny people around you, that's pretty good. Everyone tends to keep everyone moving. The problem with the barrier of a concert is that the people at the barrier are generally assholes. They stand there, barely moving, normally holding a phone up and viewing the concert through that. Now, if you want to take a video or a picture that's fine but don't complain that I am being too loud or am moving around too much, it is a fucking concert you dildo.
All of the above are partly the reasons why I end up inside what I am assuming is another one of society's little minorities; that is, people who go to concerts alone. Now, I don't always do this out of choice, most of the time it is because I apparently have no friends who have any sense of taste when it comes to music. But, on the odd occasion I have gone alone because I have known that the person or persons I wanted to go with will want to be right up at the barrier. I just simply cannot abide by that when I am going to go see what I consider to be one of the most important musical influences in my life, sorry.
People have reacted time and time again when they ask who I went with to a gig and I say no one with a resounding, 'nawwww', which is really misplaced. I like the people I know, and when I go to events with them it's fun, but there are certain pleasures that being alone at a concert affords you.
Firstly, you can go where you want, and pee when you want because no one is all "ergh we have to save the space" or "ergh wait for me, I don't wana be alone" and so on. It also gives you ample opportunity to meet new people. You already have a strong musical interest and feelings of optimism and bliss in common, why not start there? I must have met, talked to, drunk with, and danced with at least ten very different people from different age groups, backgrounds and varying levels on intoxication.
By the time Courtney had arrived on stage I was, as per usual, off to the side with my area of space and pretty much hanging with the older crowed who were done with their moshing days. The dude who was dancing beside me must have been the worst dancer of all time but we had a good couple of screams in each other's faces, drank beer together and swung each other back and forth during Malibu which was really just lovely.
There is also however a bit of a stranger side to being a young, alone, obviously gay guy at a Courtney Love concert. A man of about fifty kept trying to dance on me, and as nice as he was; he bought me a beer, by the end it was a little bit much. He had offered me everything from dexies to amyl nitrate. I'm sure he was perfectly harmless but it gets a tad annoying when someone continues to pester you and mother fucking Courtney Love is on stage, like c'mon show some respect for her and give it up, show some love for the Queen of Rock.
Anthony Wheeler