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September 29, 2011 4 Comments
When All Means Most
The election of Barack Obama was predicated on an ignorance of fundamental citizenship principles and a misunderstanding of a Supreme Court ruling that took place over one hundred years ago. Without both of those circumstances working in his favor, he could not have been even nominated, much less elected. The misunderstood court ruling was based on the citizenship statement of the 14th Amendment. That statement was a declaration and a proclamation all wrapped up in an overly simple ambiguous sentence.
Since its authors could not foresee the future, they didn't realize that its meaning could be understood in very different ways, -ways that would turn out to be extremely significant. Only one way can be the correct way, but the colonial history of the United States led to the wrong way coming to be seen as that which is the United States policy regarding citizenship.
The New World territories claimed on behalf of the Kings of England were never a part of England and its political structure, therefore they were outside of the realm of the acquired rights of the freemen of England. Rights of the colonist went only so far as his Imperial Majesty allowed and there was no recourse to be had because all of his lands in the New World were his personal property. That meant that everyone born on his personal property belonged to the country (colony) of their birth, and all of those colonies belonged to the monarchy.
They were subjects of his dominion rather than citizens of Britain with the rights of freemen. Under that kind of relationship to the monarchy one was a Virginian by birth in Virginia, and an American by birth in America, while in England, one was an Englishman by birth in England. Everyone belonged to the realm in which they were born and all those realms belonged to the King.
After the American revolution, the principle of one's connection to their sovereign (being based on birth within the borders of his land) switched from pertaining ultimately to the King to pertaining principally to their State, and through it to the United States government. Citizens, in effect, belonged to their state by birth within its territory, or so they assumed. There was no reason to think otherwise. Whether they were citizens due to where they were born or due to the parents they were born to, or both, didn't matter. The difference between the two principles had no real world effect since the results in both cases was citizenship from birth, except in rare cases, such as that of Barack Obama, one born with an alien father.
The principle of birth location determining citizenship was not followed in most states, but it was in some because it was their colonial law, so it continued because it had been the practice for a century and a half. Most Americans didn't know nor have any reason to care about the principles of citizenship, but the Immigration Service did, and they ascribed citizenship based on that of the father. The national government recognized national citizenship not based on state borders but on patrilinial descent, -as a birthright inheritance from one's father.
That principle didn't change even after the passage of the 14th Amendment, but was eventually stopped in regard to children born to foreign immigrants following a Supreme Court case in 1898. (Wong Kim Ark) The principle of citizenship inherited from one's father was flawless for children born to citizens in their own land, but was terrible for children born to foreigners in a new land that they had emigrated to because it made them citizens not of the nation they were born in but of a foreign nation that they had no connection to and might never even visit.
But a consequence of that Court ruling was a misunderstanding of the principle that was actually applied by the 14th Amendment. In the view of the public and judiciary, it appeared that the U.S. had reinstated what has been the English and colonial tradition but even that tradition was not correctly understood. That misunderstanding was the result of a lack of awareness that not all who might be born on the land are actually of the land. Some might be of another land, such as children born to foreign ambassadors or foreign visitors who were unable to leave the U.S. before delivery of their baby. The words of the 14th Amendment were meant to exclude them, along with Native Americans, from U.S. citizenship.
The 14th Amendment makes two statements, one is that naturalized citizens are citizens, making that fact a constitutional fact, not just a fact by mere legislation. The other implies a declaration of two facts. One was the fact that Negroes, who had previously been slaves, were now constitutionally recognized as United States citizens. The other was a declaration of a newly granted constitutional right by which children born in the United States to domiciled foreigners were recognized as native-born American citizens at birth.
That was a declaration stating what had been true already in the eyes of many in the area of state immigration jurisprudence. That fact is seen by the use of the word "are" instead of "shall be deemed to be". "Are" implies that it was already a fact, and now is a fact federally, constitutionally.
Those who wrote the 14th Amendment aimed it at all states that had supported slavery, which viewed Negroes as sub-human and not worthy of equality and citizenship. It declared them to be citizens by the authority of the federal government and the U.S. Constitution. That declaration was in the face of strong opposition and resentment.
It was accompanied by the concomitant effect of the Congress, via the amendment, also proclaiming it national policy that children of immigrants are not foreigners but American citizens. That wasn't aimed at the former slave states but at the Immigration Services of the states and federal government, as well as the State Department (which controls passports) and the Justice Department (which sues to support the policy of the administration, including the Immigration Service).
The executive branch viewed the children of immigrants as foreign citizens until their father became naturalized, even after the passage of the 14th Amendment because three decades later Wong Kim Ark had to sue the government through every level of the federal court system, -all the way to the Supreme Court just to be treated as a U.S. citizen. He was denied that right when, as the son of Chinese immigrants, he attempted to re-enter the U.S. after visiting his grandparents in China. No court but the Supreme Court validated his claim that the 14th Amendment applied to children of immigrants even if they weren't naturalized.
Thanks to his victory, they now are seen as citizens because they are subject to U.S. jurisdiction through their lawful immigrant parents. That's recognized as a fact due to their parents making the U.S. their permanent home, and by them being born in the U.S. and having no direct connection to the land of their parents' birth.
The words of the 14th Amendment; "ALL persons born in the United States…are citizens of the United States." have come to be erroneously construed to mean something that they don't actually mean. The assumption is that the word "All" means "All persons" born in the United States, when in fact it doesn't. Instead it means "most", or nearly all. By what logic can that be asserted? By the logic intrinsic to the "and" part of the statement, which I omitted. It should read "All persons born in the United States or naturalized, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
The middle clause requiring being subject to U.S. jurisdiction is commonly referred to as excluding only children born to foreign diplomats and government personnel in the United States to represent their country.
The use of the words "and subject to…" makes it clear that citizenship is conditional, that the described condition must be met or one is not a citizen. "And" is like a pivot point, determining which side of the scale tilts up or down. Citizenship: Yes? or No? It depends. It depends on whether or not an immigrant-born child is subject to U.S. jurisdiction or not.
The inclusion of this conditional clause implies that some persons are subject and some persons are not subject to U.S. jurisdiction. So "All" really refers to all of those who are subject, and to none of those who are not. Thus, to say that all persons born in the United States are citizens of the United States is false. Completely false actually because the use of the word "All" makes it entirely 100% true or entirely false. One can only say truthfully that almost all persons born in the U.S. are citizens, but the conditional requirement must be met first, and not all can meet it.
The group that lacked citizenship but met both requirements were American-born former slaves and children born to immigrants. The groups that did not were the children of Native Americans, foreign representatives, and foreign visitors because their parents were not subject to U.S. Jurisdiction since they remained subject to the authority of their own government..
Just as foreign diplomats, (and formerly Native Americans) are not subject to the full political jurisdiction of the federal government, so also foreign visitors are not subject either because they are even more foreign than the diplomats since they don't even live in the United States. They are just here today and gone tomorrow. How can any sane person think that the U.S. government can draft a foreign tourist into the U.S. military during time of war and force them to face possible death in combat?
The U.S. government assumes no such authority over visitors or else none would visit, and Americans would be subject to the same treatment while visiting disgruntled foreign nations. But in fact no nation on earth assumes such jurisdiction over guests from other nations.
That citizenship statement of the 14th Amendment involves the three "A"s; All…And…Are. You cannot leave out the "and" and have the result be true, although Americans are oblivious to that fact. "All persons…Are citizens…" is false. By the plain wording of the 14th Amendment, the conclusion that is inescapable is that "All persons born in the United States" are NOT citizens because some of them are exceptions under the conditional clause. Anyone who does not met the condition is not a citizen.
How does one meet the condition? The condition that is viewed as being subject to U.S. jurisdiction is that of being a permanent resident of the United States. All permanent residents are considered to be members of American society and they can be drafted during time of war, and imprisoned for refusing service.
With residency comes the responsibility of citizens to defend the nation. All those who carry that responsibility are clearly subject to U.S. authority even if they do not view themselves to be so, as was the case of an old Mexican compadre of mine who saved my life. He was sent to the federal penitentiary for refusing to serve during World War II.
He didn't feel that the U.S. government had the right to draft him but the government felt that it did because he was enjoying the benefits of U.S. citizens by residing in the U.S., and therefore had to share the same responsibilities. So the consequences of permanent residency are real and discernable as evidence (or interpretable as evidence) of subjection to U.S. jurisdiction.
Foreign visitors do not share those consequences since they do not enjoy U.S. residency except for a prescribed limited period. Then they must leave. They are not citizens and if one of them has a child before returning home, their child does not fit the description of one who is subject to U.S. jurisdiction because it is under the jurisdiction of its parent(s), and they are not subject. But the American public, and the U.S. government are oblivious to this common sense fact, and the result is that the same erroneous impression is held by citizenship-hungry foreigners who think the Americans must know what they are doing, when in fact they do not.
The source of the problem is the flawed, ambiguous wording of the 14th Amendment which makes a statement that can be construed to mean different things. One extreme example is a case of a child born in the U.S. to a foreign diplomat or to a foreign visitor who is soon back home after leaving the U.S. Such a child is not a citizen by the 14th Amendment, yet if he returns to the U.S. as an adult and obtains permanent residency, he can claim that to become a citizen he does not have to go through the naturalization process because he is subject to U.S. jurisdiction and was born in the United States, therefore he is a citizen already. There is no logical counter to his argument except to argue that such a case is outside of the amendment's original intent.
So it is clear that the authors of the 14th Amendment sacrificed clarity and non-ambiguity for brevity. That carried a consequence that they could not have imagined, -a very harmful consequence that would later bite the foot of the nation like a scorpion when poor foreigners discovered that those crazy Americans think that "All" persons born in the United States are citizens. And having a relative (child) that is a U.S. citizen could gradually lead to acquiring permission for its relatives to enter and work in the United States as permanent residents.
[Note: since writing the preceding text months ago, text that sounds as if there is no such thing as gender difference, it has dawn on me that when the 14th Amendment was written, women, whether American or immigrant, were not included as persons in anything that required responsibility for the defense of the nation by bearing arms and fighting for the country. That meant that only men were covered by the 14th Amendment as it related to immigrants. That meant that if a foreign woman, an immigrant, wished to become naturalized she couldn't unless she found a sympathetic naturalization judge. Wives of immigrants couldn't become citizens until their husband (the head of the household) became naturalized. Their citizenship was derived from his.]
So in the light of this simple common sense insight to the 14th Amendment, could it be said that if Barack Obama had been born to his father's Kenyan wife while she was visiting him in Honolulu, he would automatically be an American, -even though he would be a Kenyan citizen by birth to Kenyan parents? Such a conclusion flies in the face of all common sense and has no logical basis to stand on. And yet Americans do stand on it, oblivious to the absurdity of it. That is the result of a misunderstanding that began over 100 years ago and continues strongly to this day.
What can fix this situation? Only a new Supreme Court ruling that makes it clear that the ruling of over 100 years ago (Wong Kim Ark) does not declare that native birth alone bestows citizenship. The idea that it does is so ingrained and universal in the American mind-set that no one in the government will take a sane approach to immigration facts because they're unaware of them or afraid of political fall-out.
Along with the problem of U.S. births to foreigners, is the problem of the presidential eligibility of Barack Obama. It's predicated on the assumption that since he is a U.S. citizen, he is therefore eligible, regardless of the fact that the Constitution bars any and all who are not born to American citizens. But an understanding of the 14th Amendment and the principles involved leads to the realization that on Obama's father's side he has no claim to U.S. citizenship regardless of birth in the U.S. because his father was merely a visiting foreigner and not a permanent resident.
U.S. citizenship could not be imparted to Obama by a foreign father because that doesn't follow the natural law of patrilineal inheritance by which 98% of Americans have historically acquired their citizenship. Nor could it be imparted by the 14th Amendment at birth since the father was strictly a foreign visitor, nor by the naturalization of an immigrant father since he was neither naturalized nor an immigrant.
Therefore his citizenship derives solely from his mother. But there is a problem with that from the standpoint of his presidency. That is because American women were never constitutionally equal to men, and one result was that their federal citizenship rights were dubious or non-existent by comparison since they were in a legal position similar to children. Fathers had nearly all the rights and wives had very few. That was due to the religious history of the United States.
In the patriarchal Bible-oriented family the father was head of the household and the wife was subservient to him, as it is today in traditional Christian and Islamic families. Therefore citizenship was passed from the father to the children, -not from the mother. If an American woman had a child by a foreign man and they were not married, or the man abandoned her, then what would be the nationality of her child? To answer that question, a law was passed in 1922 (The Cable Act) which retained American citizenship for American women who married foreigners, and that fact allowed the citizenship of women to pass to their children so that they would not be stateless persons.
That history of citizenship passing from the mother to the child is a history of a change brought about by Congress during the 20th Century. One hundred years ago, before that law was written, Barack Obama would not have even been a United States citizen because his mother would have lost her citizenship by marrying a foreigner. During that time (1907-1922) the only way that his father's citizenship would not have been his only citizenship would have to have been by the 14th Amendment.
But the 14th Amendment would not have applied to him since he was not born to a father who was a member of American society by being a naturalized citizen nor even an un-naturalized legal immigrant. Therefore he would have been a British subject and only a British subject.
Understand this; no one who at any time in U.S. history would not have been eligible to be the President, or who would not have even been an American citizen, is eligible to be the President today. The parameters of eligibility have not changed. Since 1789 no amendment has altered them, weakened them, nor diluted them to include the son of a foreign visitor rather than an American father.
To be the President the framers required three things , including maturity and residency, but before they were mentioned, they first stated a prohibition requiring the exclusion of all citizens who are not born as citizens, -who are not natural citizens by birth to citizens, who are not "natural born citizens". The only children, born of foreigners, who are eligible to be the President are those born after their immigrant parents, (married mother & father, or single / widowed mother) had completed the naturalization process.
That prohibition excludes citizens such as Barack Obama since he is not a natural citizen by birth, nor even a citizen by the 14th Amendment through his father's subjection, but is a citizen only because of naturalization law covering birth by American mother of a child fathered by a foreigner.
If Obama had been born in the U.S. to an American father and a foreign mother, then under the patriarchal tradition of western civilization, if not all civilizations, then he would have been an American by birth even in the absence of any specific federal statute making it so. It would be a fundamental human tradition that required no legislated act or judicial ruling, just like the right of men to marry, to vote, to own property and to shoulder the responsibility to bear arms to defend the nation. Those rights and that responsibility are also unwritten because they're also fundamental.
Obama's citizenship by birth to an American mother instead of an American father is very significant because the patrilineal tradition has not been erased from history, and probably has not been nullified by any tradition-destroying legislation or court ruling. But even if it has, one thing is certain, and that is that American citizenship conferred via American parents is not the result of any U.S. law, nor clause in the Constitution, nor any amendment to it.
But U.S. citizenship involving a foreign father is not following natural law nor ancient tradition; -it is by permission, -by legislated act which allows that which is not natural to be legal. And no one who's citizenship depends on a legislated act fits the description of a natural born citizen because natural citizens are citizens automatically at birth and by birth to American parents, -not by concession of Congress nor decree of an amendment to the Constitution.
Therefore the election of Barack Obama was in violation of the clear prohibition of the Constitution stating that; "No person except a natural born Citizen,…shall be eligible to the Office of the President."
How was his election even possible? It was by the misfeasance and non-feasance of the nominating committee of the Democrat Party headed by Nancy Pelosi, which struck from their eligibility certification document the previous reference to a candidate being eligible by meeting the requirements of the Constitution.
Going back many years and presidential races, the candidate certification declared the candidate to be constitutionally eligible, but that language was deliberately removed in 2008 in order to avoid making a false claim and signing a perjurous statement.
By that deception, the wool was pulled over the eyes of the party, the entire U.S. media, including opposition media, and many in Congress. But unfortunately, Congress committed its own crime against the Constitution which is evident by the resolution that proclaimed John McCain, born in the Panama Canal zone, to be a natural born citizen by his birth to American citizens.
Therefore if they knew that presidential eligibility hinged on birth to American parents, then they also knew that Obama did not meet the test of the parental citizenship requirement, -more inescapable evidence of misfeasance and non-feasance committed by both parties while they all remained silent as an ineligible candidate ran for and won the presidency.
They can't now admit the truth because they would look as guilty as they are, and the American people have no way to have the guilty investigate themselves. Who is there to ask the question: "Senator, what did you know and when did you know it?". There's no one. Not in Congress, nor the courts, nor the media. It's up to "We The People".
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Mia aioniotita kai mia mera; drama, Greece / France / Germany / Italy, 1998; D: Theo Angelopoulos, S: Bruno Ganz, Achileas Skevis, Isabelle Renauld, Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Winter. The story follows the last day in life of bearded poet Alexander who is dying from a terminal disease. Knowing he will be transfered to the hospital the next day, he decides to finish all the unsolved business in his life, like finding someone who will take care of his dog and talk to his daughter Katarina, but is shocked to find out that she sold his old mansion for demolition. He saves an Albanian boy from human trafficking and spends the day trying to find a way to bring him back home. Finally, he has hallucinations of his deceased wife.
This unknown Golden Palm winner in Cannes is a surprisingly fluent and stylistically pleasant piece of small art-drama revolving around the simple, but stimulative story about an ill man who decides to spend the last 24 hours of his life on a good deed, on helping an Albanian boy find way back to his home country. There is no need for mystification since this is a fairly straightfroward storyline, yet enriched with neat poetic moments (i.e. in one scene, Katarina reads the two decade old letter of her mother, who was describing her feelings for her sleeping husband: "I still felt his warmth on my body...I dared not dream that he was dreaming about me.") and wonderfully balanced tone. Some attempts at poetry backfire, however, and seem rather naive. Director Theo Angelopoulos is more a "normal" talent than an "extraordinary" talent, yet has a sense for delicious shot composition reminiscent of Takrovsky, crafting 2 minute long takes in avarage with a "floating camera" that slowly glides through the scene, which makes even conventional situations, like a wedding or the hero walking on a cliff near a beach, somehow engaging and aesthetic. Quality slow movie.
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With the spring semester of the 2014-2015 academic year quickly approaching so is the realization that this really is the end. If you know anything about me it is that I have been dreading the day when I walk across the commencement stage and trudge into the real world. It is not because I do not think I can't handle it, because this is one thing I know I can, my want to stay is simply because I hate when things end. Somewhat miraculously I have very recently learned that it is okay if things end and instead of fighting my impending graduation I have decided to try and look forward to it. Below are the five things that I feel will help maximize my time and ensure that these past four years will be ones that I look back on and smile (although, I'll never be able to smile about my math class, that was the worst).
1) Accept (Nearly) Every Invitation- Although I would sometimes prefer to stay in and watch The Mindy Project I can always make time to watch TV no matter what stage I am in my life. What I will not always have time for is to accept invitations out with friends, build blanket forts at 10 p.m., or to play tennis in parking lots.
2) Be Spontaneous- I have a habit of making excuses as to why I do not want to do something and honestly my excuses are never that good. Instead of trying to think of a reason to say no to midnight adventures to Denny's or just hanging out in a friend's room I am going to start going with it and I recommend you do the same. Much like with accepting invitations we have the rest of our lives to take it easy and when else is it going to be even remotely acceptable to sit on a picnic table on the quad at 2 a.m.? I mean really, if you do that after you graduate you will probably have security called on you.
3) Make New Traditions- In college there are always people around to do new things and these things are often what turn into tradition. Find something new and fun to do with a group of people that you want to remember when everything else will feel distant. Traditions don't have to be grand or over the top, they can be something as simple as ordering food and watching a favorite show or going to the Madison Theater to catch a movie on a school night.
4) Look to Make Yourself Happy– This is something that I think most people can stand to try, most definitely myself included. Whether this is by buying yourself a treat from Starbucks on your way to class or finally saying no to that friend that needs favors constantly, you have to make these next five months count.
5) Make a Lasting Impression- Being remembered is possibly the coolest thing you can leave behind during your college years, just make sure it is for a good reason. Without realizing it you could have already laid the groundwork for a legacy by volunteering, playing a sport, or being a leader on campus. It is what you do with that groundwork that can help you leave something behind for the community for years to come. This is probably my hardest resolution on this list because I believe this has to come from a good place in order to work. No matter what you want to do or how big or small, you have to believe it will in some way benefit others and leave Saint Rose in a better place than how you found it.
There will come a time when everyone has to graduate and that fact can not be changed. What can be changed, as I am finally realizing, is your attitude about leaving. No matter if you are begging to get out or begging to stay at Saint Rose forever, the only thing you can do now is create a few more memories to look back on when you are missing something in life.


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Hey there Friends! I have always believed that Clothes have a language of their own. They speak to us and the world outside. We wear a certain set of clothes for a particular occasion, purpose, place or weather. Sometimes what we let our attire reflect our moods. However almost always one's personality is reflected through one's clothes. What one chooses to wear inadvertently reflects the kind of person one is. This is because one is drawn to a particular set of colors,patterns,styles,
products and the rest which one's personality has no affinity for does not appeal as much. That said, our personalities today are multi-faceted, we don multiple hats. Jay could be a IT programmer by the day,DJ by the night and an underwater photographer and a scuba diver when he can. Mira could be a banker by the day, a mother, a writer by the night and a zumba dancer for fun.
I would like to introduce you to some of my stylish friends in a new series. I have tried to capture their personalities as they are on different days, for different occasions,confident and gorgeous.
Sudipta Nandi
Girls Day out
Sudipta Nandi, a dear friend, trained and experienced in the field of Design, is a consultant by profession and a dance instructor at Baile-de-salon by passion.
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The first question is obvious … How and why did you start with Userfarm?
If I am not mistaken, it was with the project named "1001 ways to drink coffee", and I just found Userfarm surfing the internet.
From the first moment I realised that the idea of making a video for an international brand was really attractive. The possibility of being rewarded for my work and that many people would get to see it was also very attractive.
How was the beginning of your experience with Userfarm and do you consider yourself as "filmmaker" now?
At the beginning, as with most things, you go slowly, you try to familiarize yourself with how the platform works and participate in projects that you think are more accessible. For me, the concept of crowdsourcing was something totally new and I was a bit scared to make video content for such famous brands.
Nowadays, Userfarm is the largest single portion of my work. For me it has become a vital part of my career as a filmmaker. I face the projects with the same creativity that I had at the beginning, but now I impose even fewer limits on myself. I always want to take a step forward, evolve and improve with each new challenge. I think I still have a lot to things to learn but I also have so much to offer. With Userfarm I have found the perfect place to do it.
Your Filmmaker profile shows you have joined many Userfarm projects. How do you approach a Brief?
This depends largely on the time I have available to prepare the project. If I have plenty of time I will approach things calmly, waiting until the idea sort of comes to me. Then, as well as this first idea, I try to think of an alternative. Once I am clear about the creative path, I start to write the script, set up the work plan, contact the team and organise the filming dates and the post-production. If the deadline is tighter, the process is quite similar, but I need to do everything quicker to develop the idea, research references, stories, styles and formats which suit the call's needs.
In other words, in the first scenario the idea comes to you; in the second scenario, it's you that has to run after the idea.
What do you find most difficult in making video content? How do you solve this?
In general the most complicated part is adapting your ideas to the technical resources you have available. I solve this by being aware of the limitations. It is important to find solutions that allow you to tell the story that you have in mind even if you have to use a different technical solution
What do you think of the fastest-growing video format – Vertical 9:16?
I love the new era of 9:16, I had never worked with this format before I made "Scars" for the Nespresso Talents project and the results were very satisfactory. Nowadays, I think it's a perfect format because it is relevant to the type of content being watched on smartphones.
It's an interesting format because I like to play with the composition, the lighting and the representation of the space. I feel really comfortable with it, and we can't forget that the essence of good work is always in the storytelling, no matter what format you are working in. I really like the Vertical videos that I have seen and I am sure that they would work exactly the same in 16:9.
You were actually one of the filmmakers selected for the global Nespresso Talents 2016 contest for your short-film "Scars". What was the Cannes Film Festival like?
The experience in Cannes was amazing. You can imagine what it means for a film lover like me to get the chance to attend the most famous film festival in the world. It was something truly memorable, like a dream come true. And the recognition of my personal work "Scars" is something that I will never forget.
In recent contests we have noticed your animated work has achieved outstanding results. How did you manage to develop this new approach?
It's funny, because the first video that I did in my life when I was 11 years old, was stop motion animation made with plasticine and recorded with my mom's camera. The style and above all, the techniques have now changed a great deal, but animation has always been very present in my life. It is something that I enjoy and I would like to spend more time on it.
The problem is that 10 seconds of animation video requires the same work as a week of shooting, so you have to be very wary of the time it takes to develop an animated project. On the other hand you have the freedom and autonomy to be able to carry out a project alone with just your computer.
Do you have any reference that it inspires you in the world of film?
I have spent a lot of time of my life watching movies. Now, I don't have as much time as I'd like, but it's my favourite hobby in my free time … when my kids allow me that is!
I enjoy every kind of film, any age or type of film, but the American filmmakers of the 80s and 90s influenced me more than others (Scorsese, Lynch, Spielberg, DePalma, Coen brothers, Spike Lee and many more …)
Then like everyone, I have my favourite movies: Twin Peaks, "Arrebato", "Stand by me" by Rob Reiner, Accattone, "Touch of Evil", "Irma la Douce", "Easy Rider"…
And my last question for the videomakers who are starting their film career … Would you recommend Userfarm to them?
Of course! No doubt!
I encourage everyone who enjoys telling stories to take their camera and take part in the challenges of this incredible community. Forget the budget, no matter the media, it does not matter that the result is not what you expected, it does not matter to try once or a thousand times … If you are really passionate, free your imagination and fight for it, with modesty, with honesty, and most important of all: always wanting to improve and learn.


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Google is now searching for longer life, announcing on Wednesday the formation of a new health company focused on aging and associated diseases.
Arthur Levinson, the estimable former chief executive and current chairman of biotechnology giant Genentech, will lead the new venture, known as Calico.
The launch of an independent company represents an unusual tack for Google, which typically fosters out-there ideas internally through its secretive Google X division or invests in promising startups through Google Ventures. But the ambition of the concept conforms to mindset of CEO Larry Page, who has taken a series of bold bets since returning to the helm in the spring of 2011.
Google still earns most of its money from the ads that pop up with search results, but it's also working on driverless cars, Internet-connected glasses, and stratospheric balloons that could help get more of the developing world online.
"Illness and aging affect all our families," Page said in a statement. "With some longer term, moonshot thinking around healthcare and biotechnology, I believe we can improve millions of lives."
Slowing the aging process promises considerable bang for the buck, because many illnesses appear to be the effect, not cause, of getting older, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's and various forms of cancer.
"By the time you get really sick, it's hard to put you back together again," said Brian Kennedy, chief executive of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato. "But slowing aging delays the onset of all these diseases."
Time published a cover story on the new venture on Wednesday, featuring a wide-ranging interview with Page. But ultimately neither he nor Google revealed the detailed plans for the venture, such as the intended avenues of research. The company didn't immediately respond to an inquiry from The Chronicle.
There may be some personal motivation at play in these efforts. All of us age, of course, but Google co-founders, Page and Sergey Brin, both face specific health issues of their own. Page suffers from vocal cord never damage that has left him speaking faintly. And Brin has a genetic mutation that may leave him more susceptible to developing Parkinson's disease.
Google has dipped a toe into the health field before, bringing data to bear on various problems, through initiatives like Google Flu Trends and investments in companies like genetic testing company 23andMe (co-founded by Brin's wife, Anne Wojcicki, from whom he is reportedly separated).
Indeed, much of medical research today relies on advances in information technology that allow scientists to derive insights from vast data sets — and it's a good guess that Calico will embrace such tools as well.
As Time reported: "Google is very, very good with large data sets. While the company is holding its cards about Calico close to the vest, expect it to use its core data-handling skills to shed new light on familiar age-related maladies. Sources close to the project suggest it will start small and focus entirely on researching new technologies."
The mere fact that Google is stepping into this space certainly doesn't mean it will achieve any breakthroughs. As with most medical research, advances will require considerable time and money, if they come at all. It's notable that there haven't been any runaway successes in private efforts to slow or reverse aging to date.
But there has certainly been progress, Kennedy said.
Drugs have been shown to slow the aging process in mice, including Rapamycin, which is already approved for other uses in humans.
The Bay Area is a rich vein for academic and nonprofit research in this area. Advanced work is underway at Stanford University's Center on Longevity and UC Berkeley's Center for Research & Education on Aging, as well as the Buck Institute.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Blackburn of UCSF shared the Nobel Prize in medicine in 2009 for work on telomeres, a kind of protective cap on the end of chromosomes that shrink as people age, and the enzyme known as Telomerase that replenishes their length. She and other researchers formed Telome Health Inc. of Menlo Park in 2010, to develop and sell telomere testing products.
Other scientists have focused on the role of protein misfolding and DNA mutations in aging, but increasingly it appears that the process is a complicated one involving all of these factors and more, Kennedy said.
The key thing holding up additional advances is a lack of resources, so Kennedy for one welcomes the entrance of Google and its very deep pockets into the field.
"We're all speculating as to what they're going to do, but it's very exciting for the field," he said.
Levinson, who is also and will remain the chairman of Apple, shared more about how the venture came about in a public Google+ post:
"When I served on Google's board, Larry Page and I got to know each other well — and when he and Bill Maris (managing partner of Google Ventures) approached me about a venture that would take the long term view on aging and illness, I was deeply intrigued. For example, what underlies aging? Might there be a direct link between certain diseases and the aging process?"
"We agreed that with great people, a strong culture and vision and a healthy disregard for the impossible, we could make progress tackling these questions, and improving people's lives."
He added that Calico is a officially an abbreviation for the "California Life Company."
"But if you're thinking about cats, we like the old saying that they have nine lives…"


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by Jeremy Carden
Obviously, this post will contain spoilers about the results of Dragon Ball Super Episode 116. Make sure you take that into consideration before going any further.
Now, I am glad that this episode took its time in terms of having the characters describing the amount of power each fighter had. However, I think that Kefla was way too overpowered!
For starters, Whis stated that Super Saiyan Kefla's power rivaled that of the Universe 7 Spirit Bomb; which Roshi said would have defeated Jiren had it hit its target. This explains how Kefla was able to push Goku far enough for him to reactivate Ultra Instinct.
After she went Super Saiyan 2 against Goku, Piccolo theorized that her power might have even surpassed Goku's during his first bout with Jiren using Ultra Instinct!
Before charging at Goku, Kefla boasts that she feels like her power could destroy an ENTIRE universe!
It is hard to believe that only a couple of days ago, these female Saiyans did not even know what Super Saiyan was. Now, they have obtained one transformation after another, and Potara on top of that!
Fans have been in an uproar about the Universe 6 Saiyans obtaining all of these transformations with ease, but Universe 7 Saiyans had to go through years of training to obtain their power.
I do not fault Cabba at all because for the two levels of Super Saiyan he has gained, he had to actually work for them! His body was nearly broken and his emotions were pushed to the limits. Even though he is weaker than Kale and Caulifla, I think his characters speaks volumes above the girls.
After becoming enraged over her attacks not hitting Goku, Kefla digs even deeper for more power. Cabba states her power is swelling even larger than before, and Roshi says Goku would lose if he got hit with even one of her attacks at this level.
In the video below, I go into far more detail about Kefla's power. However, I think that she was written to be too much of a good thing. Yes, it was good to have female Super Saiyans introduced into the franchise, but it was all too much too soon.
It is crazy to think that if she went Super Saiyan 3, her power would have been multiplied by four. However, I think that four would have been the minimum increase because of her bottomless potential! For all we know, she might have obtained some sort of Super Saiyan 3 Berserker transformation! Which I think would have been the trigger to defusing Kefla before the battle could be won.
Remember that Super Saiyan Gotenks could only be utilized for five minutes before Goten and Trunks' Fusion Dance would split. So, Gotenks had to think carefully before using this form.
Based on the two pictures above, I actually thought that she was going to go Super Saiyan 3 based on her frustration and posture. That hunched positioning of the body is the typical stance for someone about to go Super Saiyan 3!
Considering all of the power that she was using, I was not going to be the least bit surprised had she defused before landing a finishing blow on Goku.
I dare say that she may have been able to surpass even Jiren! That might come across as an unbelievable statement, but look at what the writers have done with her so far.
Overall, I have watched the episode around eight times alright. It literally felt like a Dragon Ball Z episode because the first 8-9 minutes consisted of nothing but Goku and Kelfa powering up while everyone is in awe of their strength!
I was a bit bored in the sense that watching two characters fighting, but one not being able to land a blow can get kind of old. Anyone reading this a Pokemon anime/video game fan?
Don't you feel that same level of annoyance whenever an opponent uses Double Team, Sand Attack or anything to increase their ability to dodge attacks? It gets so annoying because the battle drags on longer than it should because one Pokemon can't land an attack at all, and their opponent just attacks whenever it wants to.
One of the worst examples of this was in the Black and White anime (arguably, the worst Pokemon series). It was during the finals of the Jr. Cup World Tournament between Trip's Serperior and Ash's Pignite.
During this tournament, Serperior was able to make quick work of every opponent that it was up against. To add insult to injury, this was the only Pokemon that Trip used in the entire tournament. Pignite did everything that it could, but none of its attacks landed.
Serperior was just using its natural speed without the use of a move like Double Team and it was able to move around each attack like it was nothing. Heck, Pignite was spamming Flame Charge to increase its speed, but even that did not work! That resulted in probably one of the worst battles to watch because it was about five minutes of straight attacking and dodging until Serperior won…
I did not feel as upset about watching Goku and Kefla but it was almost getting to that point. However, Goku made up for it with that EPIC Kamehameha to the face! It was so epic that we had to see it THREE times from different angles before Kefla was knocked out of the match.
At least in this episode, we get a twist since Whis points out that even though Goku is handling Kefla with ease, he can't utilize Ultra Instinct when he attacks because he is still "thinking" of the attack instead of naturally allowing himself to attack. That explains how Kefla as able to get up and dust herself off after each attack.
That is kind of ironic because Kefla's attacks had the potential to defeat Goku if even one blast landed, but none of Goku's moves that made contact could finish the job!
Maybe he will be able to master Ultra Instinct before his next match with Jiren.
Do you think Kefla was too overpowered? Do you think she could have defeated Jiren had she obtained Super Saiyan 3? Are you a bit surprised that she did not defuse after exhausting so much power as an enraged Super Saiyan 2?
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Techland's Dead Island grabbed the gaming world's attention by storm by its heart wrenching, reverse slow motion trailer featuring a family caught on the fictional island of Banoi in the midst of a zombie outbreak. If you've never seen the trailer (shame on you), or you just want to watch it again because you derive […]Continue reading
UK Gets Uncensored Dead Island Cover Art
Censorship is a touchy issue in gaming, most of the time it's with a games content. But once in a while the censorship affects the art for the game as well. Dead Island has been forced, in many countries, to change it's initial cover art to meet to censorship standards.Continue reading
Dead Island 'Tragedy Hits Paradise' Trailer
Several gamers are looking forward to the upcoming zombie survival/horror/shooter Dead Island. Some fans may already know, the game takes place on what used to be a beach resort, perfect for people of all different reasons to come and sit in the sun, swim in ocean, stay at the fancy hotels, and just have a […]Continue reading
5 Games I Can't Wait to Play This Year
Rockstar Games' next big thing appears to be L.A. Noire. With past successes such as Red Dead Redemption and the entire Grand Theft Auto series, I am excited to see what Rockstar has done this time in order to impress its audiences. This excitement led me to develop a "Top 5" list of video games […]Continue reading


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Loungewear shorts crafted in cotton-blend French terry by BOSS. Offering a super-soft feel, these Bermuda-style shorts are cut to knee-length with a drawstring waistband with metallic tips. A contrast logo print at the leg adds the finishing touch to this casual pair.
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Cascade Metrix (CM) is a medical technology company working within a new paradigm in critical care. The company will introduce an automated critical care blood analyzer that will revolutionize the bedside testing of hospitalized patients whose care and recovery is dependent on repetitive, around-the-clock measurements of critical blood parameters. This innovative and proprietary ex-vivo blood analysis system is first being applied to the automated measurement of glucose and lactate in critically ill patients.
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text: 5 Star Roofing and Restoration is conveniently located in Daphne, Alabama off Hwy 98 and close to Olde Town Daphne. We proudly serve both Baldwin and Mobile counties. Need help locating our office? Here's a local map to help you find us referencing a few local landmarks you probably already know well. You can also call 251-405-3553 for directions over the phone. We're here to help if you need us. We're 5 Star Roofing and Restoration of Daphne, Alabama. Our Motto? Roofing Done RIGHT! About 5 Star Roofing and Restoration in Daphne, Alabama Home or commercial roof work? We can help with both. We've been a licensed and insured roofing contractor serving Alabama for over 40 years. And if you're worried about cost, don't stress just call. We can often work with your homeowners insurance to replace your roof at little or no out of pocket cost. Our expert crews can quickly identify signs of storm damage and help you work with your homeowners to file a claim. From flat roofs on industrial building to beautiful cedar shake roofs, we can handle it all. Roofing Done Right isn't just a slogan. We live it. We stand behind our work 100% of the time. Our commitment to quality and outstanding service is what sets us apart. Take a look at some of our recent reviews and give us a call if we can help.


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Well, after taking Alien Isolation out for a spin on the Oculus Rift, I know that I'd be absolutely no use to Ripley against the Xenomorphs! This is perhaps the most terrifying game I've played on the Oculus Rift and I'd even go as far to say it's the best virtual reality experience I've had.
The game looks absolutely fantastic with a huge amount of attention to detail. Exploring the ship and taking a look at what's on display can take forever because there is just so much to see. The effects look fantastic, with steam rising from vents and really adding to the atmosphere.
The dark corridors make it so much harder to see that pesky alien and with it's random exploration things get really interesting. This isn't a game thats just filled with jump scares and set pieces, this is a game where the alien is hunting you, listening out for any sounds you make. Now, combine that with the Oculus Rift and that makes Alien Isolation one hell of a game!
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Media barred from highlighting part of confession pertaining to purpose of attack
Mumbai: After surprising the world with his confession, Mohammad Ajmal Amir 'Kasab' on Tuesday signed a copy of his confession statement in the Special Sessions Court in the Arthur Road jail.
The court asked him how he learnt about Pakistan's acceptance of his nationality, particularly when he had no access to either newspapers, television or the Internet. The lone surviving gunman replied that he had received the news from a guard on duty outside his cell.
Ajmal told the court that when he and Abu Ismail were given the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) as a target, they were told to take hostages and move them to a higher level. "We were told to open fire and take hostages to an upper floor and to fight with those who were coming to their rescue, including the police," Ajmal said.
Ajmal made some crucial statements on Tuesday as part of his confession. They pertained to the purpose of the attack as indicated by the perpetrators and masterminds and the message they wanted to send to the government of India. Ajmal also wanted to convey a message to his handlers. However, this part of his confession faces a court ban on publication.
In view of the communally sensitive nature of Ajmal's statements, judge M.L. Tahaliyani passed an order banning the publication and broadcast of Ajmal's statement recorded on Tuesday by any media or person, except the part which pertains to the CST. Mr. Tahaliyani remarked that the trial was at "a delicate stage."
Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam asked for a day's adjournment.
Mr. Tahaliyani remarked that it was not in all cases that a lengthy plea, such as this one, was recorded. However, "since there are many charges against 'Kasab,' it was done in this case."


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Isn't our Christian walk like that? We tend to have good days and bad days. We have days when we are doing well: singing songs of praise, loving our Lord, showing fruits of the spirit. On those days, it's easy to trust Him in all things.
But then something happens. Or nothing happens … we simply drift away by failing to intentionally keep Christ first and foremost. On those days we struggle to open our Bible, we don't behave in ways that people expect from a Christian. But why should anyone expect that from us anyway? We're not perfect and we never will be in this life, right? But that's another blog post for another day.
But check out this chart …
Despite the fact that we have good days and bad days … though we may crash … we keep getting up. We keep growing up … closer to God. So, if you're in a slump at the moment, look up. You're not there yet, but if you have the Holy Spirit within you, you're continually growing up, closer to our Creator.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." ~James 1:2-4 (NIV)
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Athens, GA has too many fantastic patios to contain into one post, so we're back with even more places to dine al fresco! This time, we are showcasing reader submissions from our incredible Facebook fans, and every outdoor dining spot listed is backed by popular demand. Whether you want a place to listen to live music or just relax in the sunshine, there are many wonderful places to dine outdoors in Athens. In case you missed it, you can find our original post here.
Ike & JanePhoto credit: Ike & Jane
Ike & Jane is a Normaltown-neighborhood café and bakery serving up coffee, sandwiches, baked goods & fresh bread. Make sure to get there early on Saturdays and Sundays in order to get a full selection of their homemade donuts! They make upwards of 20 different kinds of classic and wacky donuts every day, from classic blueberry donuts to a Lucky Charms topped vanilla donut.
The Royal Peasant
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Nestled snugly in the middle of the Five Points neighborhood, The Royal Peasant is the perfect place to gather with friends, kick back with a pint, and cheer for your favorite 'football' team. This covered patio is perfect for the hot summer months.
Iron Factory
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Iron Factory is Athens' first Korean BBQ joint, serving up bold, grilled meats in a modern atmosphere. Come for the Wine Pork Belly and stay for the signature mixed drinks and karaoke.
Hilltop Grille
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Hilltop Grille is a locally-owned steak and seafood restaurant, loved by many UGA fans for its nine-foot-long mural of Uga trampling other SEC mascots. A favorite of local residents and visitors alike, the Hilltop patio is a gathering place for those who want to escape the crowds and parking downtown.
Five and Ten
Located in an old house overlooking the historic Milledge Avenue, it's hard to top a meal on Five and Ten's beautiful outdoor porch. Owned by award-winning chef Hugh Acheson, Five and Ten will offer an amazing dining experience. Whether you dine for weekend brunch or dinner in the evening, you won't be disappointed by any meal there.
Seabear Oyster Bar
If you are craving fresh oysters, a delicious cocktail, or great outdoor seating vibes then you should definitely try Seabear. They also serve small plates excellent for sharing and entrees that are to die for. If seafood isn't for you, they have many other options including one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches in Athens.
Love outdoor dining in Athens? Have a favorite that isn't listed? Drop it in the comments section below.
This blog was originally authored by Dylan Floyd in 2016 and updated by Kacie Fogg in 2018.


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The Israeli military has conducted its first full-scale parachute exercise for its airborne brigade in 15 years as part of military preparations for "any possible scenario" and "potential regional changes," including long-range assaults.
Amid the tensions sweeping the Middle East, and the possibility of a war involving Israel against Iran and Syria plus their allies Hezbollah and Hamas, that suggests the Israelis could be thinking of using paratroopers to hit key targets, such as missile launch sites and depots, inside hostile territory.
At least 1,000 paratroopers took part in the drop in the Jan. 17 Negev Desert in southern Israel, the army said.
"We're restoring a capability that we once had," the airborne brigade commander, Col. Amir Baram, declared ahead of the mass jump from U.S.-built C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
"We can't know what will happen in the changing Middle East and every Western military which respects itself needs to know how to parachute large forces, bring them together and then launch an attack."
The last time the paratroop brigade had a full-strength training drop was in 1997. Read More
Monday, January 30, 2012
Israeli paras prep for airborne strikes
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Horrific floods have completely submerged parts of Serbia and Bosnia over the past week, deluging the local citizenry with the most rainfall since record keeping began 120 years ago. In many areas, nothing is safe, not even the bridges meant to surmount the highest waters. This one was completely swept away.
At least 25 people have been killed already, tens of thousands have been evacuated, and landmines that remained from the tragic conflicts of the 1990s now pose an even greater threat as the markers that denoted them have been removed by the endless amount of water.
This bridge in the town of Zavidovići ended up floating down what used to be the relatively tranquil Bosna river, and looks to be taking out everything in its path, including other bridges.
And if you don't know where Zavidovići is, it's here:
And if you don't know where Bosnia is, it's here:
The floods in Serbia and Bosnia are incredibly tragic, especially for two countries that are both so beautiful and have suffered through so much tragedy already.
Here's hoping it all gets better soon.