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Often, we are unwittingly faced with a strange phenomenon, which incites self-doubt and suspicion, only because we cannot see what is being missed. The question is: how can Indo-Europeans Traditionalists reconcile following foreign monotheistic faiths (the three Abrahamic religions) whilst maintaining their folk traditions and identity? Somehow, Christianity has gone under the radar and taken upon itself a cloak of assimilation – it seems that many folk I come across, from many parts of Europe, believe it to be somehow intrinsic, a last vestige of morality and proper behaviour and the patron of art and music. Admittedly, Christianity had something to do with the rise in intellectualism, which is positive in some respects, but upon its escalation, the values of strength and individual spirituality suffered deeply, and this is evident in our society. Furthermore, upon the decline of the Roman Empire, 'intellectualism' apparently tipped the scales into 'backwardness' and hence plunged us into the 'Dark Ages', to which Roman Catholicism arguably holds great liability. Perhaps the Roman and Greek gods took their might and vivacity with them upon their eviction.
The 'Viking Era' ended with William the Conqueror, and from then it seems a steady global downward slope into a situation where wars are fought with the words of old men in offices and young, strong but apparently expendable men are sent out in their stead to die for those words.
Christianity's slow seeping invasion began in the 1st century in Greece and Rome; then Britain with Augustine (though it is believed it existed before his political use of the religion); then Scandinavia between the 8th and 12th century and so the pollution spread – through conversions generally established either for political motives or as shameless trends.
Islam's armies were not as successful, and after invading the Iberian Peninsula, they spent 23 years conquering and expanding into France, other former Roman provinces and the Persian Empire, then began the seven century conquest of the Byzantine Empire. However their crusade ultimately faltered at the hands of Charles Martel in France. Though Martel and apparently everyone else was a raging Christian by now, at least that tidal wave did not manage to settle and integrate so insidiously, that it appears to the naked eye as if it were here all along.
Somehow along the line, "Europe" and "Christianity" have become synonymous; though Islam is evidently ill-fitting to most Europeans, as most of Europe's Muslim community are migrants, or born of immigrant families, unlike Christians. Is it not a glaring fact that Islam and the Judaic religions were conceived and born to the same desert? Are their attitudes and ethics not uncannily alike?
Firstly, I'd like to draw attention to the attitudes towards non-believers, as written in the sacred texts of Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
In Matthew 15 of the New Testament, Jesus turns away a 'Gentile' (non-Jew) and says:
"It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs."
To which the woman replies:
"Yes it is, Lord," she said. "Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table.
Secondly, the Torah (the first five books of the Old Testament):
Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee: But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down their groves: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God – Exodus 34:12-14
And lastly:
Believers, make war on the infidels who dwell around you. Deal firmly with them. Know that God is with the righteous. – Quran 9:12
These monotheistic, organised religions with their unique objective (simply, to spread) clearly stem from the same tree, with their unanimous call for 'submission' (which 'Islam' actually translates as). Any person not of Middle Eastern descent who begs at the table of a master or god who sullies them so, is truly lost. The attitude toward 'gentiles' and 'goyim' is clear throughout these various texts, they are religions of slavery, the enthralled are kept in spiritual penury, led by gods clawing at power – discouraging any form of passion and self-betterment.
My qualm is that many of those who revere their traditional identity do not look to their history books to delve into that identity. Pre-Christian Europe was writhing with the power of the old gods – the soil, the skies, the sea and the forests were all teeming with power and significance to our ancestors, there were lessons to be heard and fears to be conquered, but now the natural world is either purely for resources or worse ignored, and yet the world is heaving with 'religion.'
Some may believe that time has certified these religions 'European', and the ensuing multiculturalism is respect for all faiths and races, though interestingly with a rather perverse self-loathing attached (in the case of Europeans). However, with a dash of foresight, you may come to see that this merging of every aspect of identity creates a murky identity crisis, where traditions and ancestry are layers down under our feet and often shunned, resulting in the quest for individuality being expressed through hair styles and clothing brands, or further still through sexuality and fantasy. Identity is respecting and being proud of a one's ancestral history, which is based primarily on native 'religion'; and this applies to everyone, everywhere.
Native Indo-European religion is ripe with gods and spirits that make sense to us, the beliefs and values that are illustrated in the myths, sagas and poetry of our spiritual culture ring true with us, they are easy to comprehend, and unlike Christianity, it is not a constant battle with your instinct and will. The attraction to organised religion for an adopted 'moral compass' and a sense of order is understandable in this era, however this sought after morality is unavoidable with genuine respect for nature and a sense of tribal kinship, and ultimately when your inspiration comes from heroes and legends. The lessons and lore within the Eddas for example, encourage strength, experience and honour – above all, they are inspirational:
The sluggard believes | he shall live forever,
If the fight he faces not;
But age shall not grant him | the gift of peace,
Though spears may spare his life. – 16. Havamal
The innumerable gods and spirits that breathe across Europe are the many faces of nature – the seasons, the animals, the trees, the emotions and lives of her children. Your spiritual journey with these gods and goddesses is entirely yours and your existence is not picking up crumbs, but hunting and fighting for your own livelihood; taking inspiration from the legends and folk tales of your lands. Monotheism lacks all mystery and nature is made plausible through being a creation of 'God', these types of religion spread because they neglect the natural environment of the follower, the god is outside of our world, and thus nature is insensate. Modernity and monotheism, being the antithesis of the pre-Christian values of heroism and wildness (see Nietzsche's 'Anti-Christ'), work well together in their neglect of nature – existing inside safe, man-made structures and man-made dogmas which are therefore transferable across nations, free of the identity and mystery that your homeland offers, better yet – imposes.
In my experience, attachment to ones heritage within a nation suffering from identity failure is the seed of neo-tribalism – a natural urge to belong and have a rewarding, worthwhile trade and role within your community, a community that shares intrinsic beliefs and worldview. This urge is not being satisfied in modern society, we have become infantile and solitary – alienated from our surroundings and terrified of discomfort. It is a dangerous thing to be united, to have an alliance outside of Government influence where loyalty and brotherhood are principal and the group is impossible to infiltrate, where you rely on each other for support and subsistence. So folk tradition is demonized, identity is pre-packed and our religions are anti-spiritual. Tribalism is a result that our society fears, so our political and social rulers attempt to suck your very individuality from you and create a world community, by encouraging homogeneity and mediocrity through adherence to modern culture.
However, one should take consolation from the words of Julius Evola:
One should not become fixated on the present and on things at hand, but keep in view the conditions that may come about in the future. Thus the principle to follow could be that of letting the forces and processes of this epoch take their own course, while keeping oneself firm and ready to intervene when 'the tiger, which cannot leap on the person riding it, is tired of running.
By reducing your involvement in modern culture, and stepping out into the wilderness around you, you may begin to nurture an inherent love and relationship with the land, opening yourself to wild and 'wyrd' and perhaps realising that the ever unpopular folk culture of your ancestors is an innate paganism. The aforementioned structures, both spiritually and physically that divide us from the natural world will eventually fall, the meek will not inherit the Earth – and you will meet your maker: the wilderness – unflinching and unconcerned by your offence to her natural law; unaffected by the illusory citadel you've assembled about yourself forged of social ideals and romanticised concepts of entitlement.
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What is considered to be a trend?
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How long will we care about natural ingredients?
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Today I woke up a little later than usual and of course this put me behind the eight ball-so to speak- throughout the day. I felt like I was running from one thing to the next and as if life was a blur. Of course anything that could go wrong, went wrong, because isn't that just how it goes?
I went into my classroom and tried to get ready for my 1st graders to come through the doors. I always like to make sure that when they walk through the door, they see a smile and not a rushing, crazy idiot! Today, that was a challenge though.
I tried to print morning work and there was an issue with the printer. Next I tried to get online for a backup plan, but that didn't work either. I rushed to find a solution and came up with something just in time, but the day was already spinning out of control.
After the kids came in and started on morning work I remembered that I had to do lovely progress monitoring. I pulled the iPod out of my drawer and had technical difficulties with that too. After wasting at least 30 minutes trying to get technology to work with me so that I could get the 'data' teachers are expected to report, I finally got things rolling, but it was clear that my energy needed a shift.
I progress monitored 6 students (tested them…oh I LOVE those tests) and then we were off to lunch. I was definitely on edge with the kids and that's so NOT fair to them!
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The kids came into the classroom and parked themselves on the community rug for instructions. I instructed them to use mandala's to quiet their minds and then walked to my desk to 'catch up'. Fortunately, I caught myself and decided that I too needed to practice mindfulness.
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Nunes looks forward to playing softball again
• CHS grad had her junior year at Concordia Irvine cut short due to COVID-19
Former Bulldog star pitcher Callie Nunes will resume her softball career at Concordia University Irvine this spring. Nunes and the Eagles had their 2020 season cut short due to COVID-19.
Senior Callie Nunes will resume her softball career at Concordia University Irvine this spring.
The 2017 Ceres High School grad had her junior season with the Eagles end prematurely due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The Pacific West Conference Executive Board voted unanimously on Nov. 12 to grant permission for the conference to announce return to competition dates and scheduling concepts for the spring semester.
"It's a huge step in the right direction," Nunes said. "We've been practicing the whole year with masks and social distancing. We're hopeful we get to play. We already got one a season taken away."
After a 10-month hiatus, the PacWest restarted conference play during the week of January 18 with men's and women's basketball.
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The softball season will get underway in early March and run through April.
"The CCAA (California Collegiate Athletic Association) shut everything down fast," Nunes said. "I'm very thankful Concordia and the PacWest have not done that. They're giving us the opportunity to continue schooling and sports. I'm not ready to give up this stage of my life."
No team practices will be scheduled during winter break.
"I've been home since Thanksgiving. I chose to do my classes online so I could stay home with my family instead of being alone at school."
Callie Nunes
"I've been home since Thanksgiving," Nunes said. "I chose to do my classes online so I could stay home with my family instead of being alone at school."
"My schedule hasn't changed that much," she added. "I have class. Then I pitch. It's on repeat."
Nunes compiled a 7-2 record with a 1.37 ERA and 76 strikeouts prior to Concordia's 2020 campaign being canceled because of COVID-19.
A six-time All-American, Nunes entered her junior season ranked third in program history in career shutouts (22) and fourth in strikeouts (555). She's tied for first in career saves (8).
"It (COVID) sucks," she said. "You get a lot of opportunities taken away. But at the same time, everybody else is dealing with the same thing. The vast majority of citizens are feeling the same way. Regardless of political affiliation, they're doing what they believe is right for the country. We're going to come out of this stronger."
Nunes helped lead Concordia to the Super Regional for the first time in program history, a 47-8 overall record and its second straight PacWest Conference title in 2019.
The Eagles claimed the West Regional championship and climbed to No. 1 in the NFCA West Regional rankings for the first time.
Concordia reeled off 18 straight wins heading into Super Regionals.
A finalist for the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division-II National Player and Pitcher of the Year awards, Nunes was recognized by the Division-II Conference Commissioners Association, NFCA and PacWest Conference.
She was named the D2CCA West Region Pitcher of the Year for the second straight season. She earned first-team, all-region honors as well.
Nunes was selected to the NFCA First-Team All-Region Team for the second consecutive year.
She was also a repeat winner of the PacWest Conference Pitcher of the Year award.
Nunes tied for first in NCAA DII with 33 victories and was fourth in strikeouts (266) while posting a 1.34 ERA. She had four no-hitters.
Nunes was named to the 2020 Preseason All-PacWest Softball Team. Concordia was picked to finish first in 2020 PacWest Softball Preseason Poll by the conference's head coaches.
Nunes was named PacWest Pitcher of the Week for the third time this season on March 2.
"I really want to finish my career and have one more season with the team," she said. "The first goal is to play. The most important goal is to win. We want to show everybody else that hard work in difficult times will put you ahead in life."
Granted an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19, Nunes hasn't ruled out playing a fifth season of softball for Concordia in 2022.
But she's currently leaning towards ending her athletic career following the 2021 season to focus on education.
"I just got accepted into the Masters Investigative Journalism program at Arizona State," said Nunes, who will earn a bachelor's degree in communications from Concordia in May of 2021. "My plan is to go there and finish my education. Sports are an added bonus."

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Die Türkiye 3. Futbol Ligi 1969/70 war die dritte Spielzeit der dritthöchsten türkischen Spielklasse im professionellen Männer-Fußball. Sie wurde am 30. August 1969 mit dem 1. Spieltag begonnen und am 28. Juni 1970 mit dem 40. Spieltag abgeschlossen.

Die Liga wurde wie in der Vorsaison als eine zweigleisige Liga konzipiert. Um allerdings die hohe Anfrage an Mannschaften zu bewältigen die an der Liga teilnehmen wollten, wurden beide Gruppen statt wie in der Vorsaison mit 14 Mannschaften diesmal auf 21 Mannschaften erweitert. Die Liga wurde erst zwei Jahre vorher eingeführt um auch die entlegenen Provinzen der Türkei am Profifußball zu beteiligen. Die beiden Gruppen wurden dabei als Gruppe Rot und Gruppe Weiß bezeichnet. Beide Erstplatzierten stiegen zum Saisonende direkt in die 2. Lig auf. Da für die kommende Saison eine erneute Umstellung der Liga beschlossen wurde, sollte die Saison ohne Abstieg gespielt werden.

Zu Saisonbeginn waren zu den von der vorherigen Saison verbleibenden 24 Mannschaften die sechs Absteiger aus der 2. Lig Sarıyer GK, Edirnespor, Karagümrük SK, Konyaspor, Beylerbeyi SK, Kastamonuspor, die zwölf Neulinge Erzincanspor, Erzurumspor, Kırşehirspor, Nevşehirspor, Yenimahalle SK, Konya Ereğlispor, Urfaspor, Mardinspor, Tokatspor, Yedikule SK, Kırklarelispor und Kastamonuspor hinzugekommen. Die Neulinge waren entweder aus den damals viertklassigen regionalen Amateurligen als Meister aufgenommen wurden oder hatten die Auflagen des türkischen Fußballverbandes erfüllt und durften in der neugeschaffenen Liga teilnehmen.

Hatayspor und Nazillispor erreichten die Meisterschaft der 3. Lig und damit den direkten Aufstieg in die 2. Lig. Beide Vereine schafften damit ihre erste Teilnahme an der 2. Lig.

Gruppe Rot (Kırmızı Grup)

Abschlusstabelle

Platzierungskriterien: 1. Punkte – 2. Torquotient

Gruppe Weiß (Beyaz Grup)

Abschlusstabelle

Platzierungskriterien: 1. Punkte – 2. Torquotient

Siehe auch
 Süper Lig
 TFF 1. Lig
 TFF 2. Lig
 TFF 3. Lig

Weblinks
 Offizielle Internetpräsenz der TFF 2. Lig auf tff.org, dritthöchste Spielklasse seit 2001 (türkisch)
 Offizielle Internetpräsenz der TFF 3. Lig auf tff.org, dritthöchste Spielklasse von 1967 bis 2001 (türkisch)
 Türkiye 3. Futbol Ligi 1969/70 auf mackolik.com (türkisch)

1969/70
Fußballsaison 1969/70

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Iran, Turkey Agree to Cooperate to End Crisis in Syria
Friday September 30th, 2016 by SANA (state news agency)
Agreement announced during visit by Iran's foreign minister to the Turkish capital Ankara
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday an Iranian-Turkish agreement on "cooperation" for ending the crisis in Syria and sending humanitarian aid to the war-torn country.
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OCTOBER 4, 2019 11:30
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The former world No. 1 John McEnroe praised Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The American said: "These guys are incredible. They got great teams. People understand how to recover quicker. But that was a great time in tennis.
There was a lot of personality. You need that in a one-on-one sport. So that's why people gravitate toward this Medvedev guy. He embraced being the bad guy which is something I sort of wish Djokovic would do a little bit more of, we need the villain.
I know nothing about being a villain (laughter). The fans got behind him at the end." On the lack of American top players, McEnroe added: "I think that our best athletes in tennis have the tendency to play American football and basketball obviously.
We need to do a better job giving more kids the opportunity to play. It's too expensive. I have a tennis academy at Randall's Island. I try to raise money with the charity. Get many kids as possible. It's got to be a cool factor, too.
I think we had that a bit in the 70s and 80s when I was playing, not just because I was playing." McEnroe would like to see more trash talking in tennis: "If all it takes to get into the head of an opponent is you telling a judge that he sucks, okay.
What are the odds of the umpire giving me the next call? If you tell this guy he is a bum, the next - he is going to go, I'll show that McEnroe. So to me that was sour grapes if that's all it took. In football or basketball are they going to say, Hello, how do you feel? There is a lot of trash-talking. We used to do more of that. I'd like to see a little bit more in the tennis."
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South Africa's ex-president Zuma walks out on graft commission
Jacob Zuma walked away after failing in his legal bid to get Judge Raymond Zondo to step aside.
At least 34 witnesses have directly or indirectly implicated South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma, who has denied any wrongdoing [File: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters]
Former South African president Jacob Zuma staged a walkout at the commission investigating corruption during his tenure after failing in his legal bid to get the panel's chairman to step aside.
Zuma was set to take the witness stand after the ruling on Thursday, but he left despite appearing under a summons.
Seeking what he called an "impartial" judge, Zuma had accused Judge Raymond Zondo of bias and demanded he recuse himself.
But Zondo rejected the application, saying it "failed to meet the test for a reasonable apprehension of bias".
"The application for my recusal falls … and it is accordingly dismissed," ruled Zondo who is also deputy chief justice of South Africa's Constitutional Court.
Zondo has headed the judicial inquiry commission since it was set up in early 2018, when Zuma was still in office.
But relations between the two men have been frosty over the past year.
Zuma's lawyer Muzi Sikhakhane accused Zondo of having become "a judge in a dispute that involves yourself".
Sikhakhane requested that proceedings be suspended so that he could review the judgement.
The former president's legal steps against the commission and its chairman are widely seen as delaying tactics to avoid facing questions about his role in alleged corruption that occurred largely from 2009 to 2018.
Zuma was summoned to respond to questions related to evidence contained in at least 34 affidavits submitted to the commission. Lavish government contracts were awarded to an Indian business family, the Guptas, among other scandals.
Zuma this week appeared before the commission for the first time in more than a year after abandoning his testimony in 2019.
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The Climate of India – Study Notes for JK Exams
The Climate of India: India is a land of varied climates and seasons. Climates and seasons are an important part of geographical studies for competitive exams. In this blog, we will be looking at the study notes on climates of India which will be beneficial for aspirants of JK Exams.
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Climate of India
Seasons in India
Winter or The Cold Weather Season
Summer or The Hot Weather Season
Rainy Season or Advancing Monsoon Season
Autumn or Retreating Monsoon Season
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India is a big country as per the area and is home to different types of weather due to the varied topography and the vast geographical scale. Although the climate of India is described as a monsoon type, there are certain regional variations in the climate which are known as subtypes.
Based on the Köppen system, there are eight major climatic sub-types in India. Let us have a look at all the eight climatic sub-types prevalent in India.
Climate type Regions of India
Tropical Savannah Most of the peninsular plateaus
Tropical monsoon with short dry season West coast of India, south of Goa.
Tropical moist Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu
Semi-Arid steppe North-western Gujarat, parts of Rajasthan and Punjab.
Hot desert Extreme western Rajasthan
Monsoon with dry winters Ganga plain, eastern Rajasthan, northern Madhya Pradesh, most of north-east India.
Cold humid winter with short summer Arunachal Pradesh.
Polar type Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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There are 4 types of seasons classified in India as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and they are:
The Winter season starts in India from the months of December to February. The coldest months of winter are December and January. Temperatures during the winters vary from 10-15°C in north India, there is an increase in the temperatures as one moves towards the equator. The temperatures in mainland India fall in the region of 20-25°C.
One of the most important characteristics of the winter season is that there is an inflow of cyclonic disturbances that originate in the Mediterranean Sea and travel eastwards toward West Asia.
These winds after travelling over Iran Afghanistan and Pakistan arrive at the northwest part of India and cause rainfall and the formation of snow. The amount of rain received is less but is of high significance as they are helpful for the cultivation of Rabi Crops.
In contrast to the cold season, the summer season is very hot, the summer season starts from March and lasts till May. Some parts of India experience severe heatwave during the summer months and temperatures may reach 45 degrees and above in such regions.
The temperature in peninsular India remains within 20-32°C due to the influence of the oceans. The temperatures in the Western ghats range in the mid 20's.
The characteristic feature of summer season is loo, these are strong dry and hot winds that blow in the North and northwest India in the regions of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and eastern Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
The dust storms are accompanied by light to heavy rain and are helpful for the cultivation of rice, jute and tea.
During the end of summer season, the states of Kerala and Karnataka experience pre-monsoon rains which are known as "mango showers" as they are helpful for the ripening of mango.
This is the season of advancing monsoon or the South West Monsoon. The months of the rainy season are from June to September. The low-pressure situations in the northwest plains of India get more intensified due to the rise in temperature and this low pressure attracts the southeast trade winds.
These trade winds after crossing the equator follow a south-westerly direction and are hence named as South West Monsoons. These winds pick up moisture from the low-pressure regions of Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea causing heavy rainfall in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.
There is also rains in the other parts of India. The winds cause heavy rainfall in West Bengal and Assam along with Bangladesh as they are deflected by the Arakan range in the coast of Myanmar.
This season is very important for the agricultural point of view as they make up for three fourth of the rains in the whole year in India.
This season falls in the month of October and November. During these months, the sun moves towards the south and as a result, the low-pressure intensity decreases in the northwest.
The result of the decrease in intensity is that the low-pressure system is gradually replaced by the high-pressure system and weakening the southwest monsoon.
The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon is marked by rise in temperature and clear skies throughout India. The heat also rises during the day and this phenomenon is called October Heat.
During the end of October, the low pressure created in north western gets transferred to the Bay of Bengal and this coupled with the origination of cyclonic depressions in Andaman causes heavy rainfall and cyclones. These cyclones are highly destructive in nature.
The regions that receive this intense rainfall and cyclone are the coastal areas of the Godavari, Cauvery and Krishna. These winds may also reach the coasts of West Bengal, and Odisha and cause destruction.
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It's just the start of our fight for net neutrality.
In May, the Senate approved a resolution to undo the Federal Communication Commission's December 2017 decision to reverse net neutrality. For tech companies and consumers alike, it felt like a big win. By Monday, June 11, however, the tables had turned again: Net neutrality was officially repealed.
But the FCC's vote in December didn't kill net neutrality for good, and the Senate's actions in May were not a final victory either. With all the back and forth, it begs the question: Is net neutrality really dead?
The answer is currently ambiguous. It's unclear, for example, whether the House will follow the Senate's suit in passing a resolution. What is clear, however, is that if the big telecom companies manage to stamp out net neutrality, the internet may never be the same. From paid fast lanes to preferential ad treatment, internet service providers (ISPs) will hold even more power than they already enjoy. As such, marketers need to understand what's at stake, what they can do now and how to respond if the repeal is here to stay.
Without net neutrality rules in place, ISPs will be free to provide faster speeds to big spenders and throttle those that refuse to cough up the cash. Telecom companies can force everyone on the internet to pay extra fees for safe passage.
The loss of the open internet will kill a vital branding component for many businesses. Advertisers will see their content slowed or blocked for different users. Content creators will have to pay extra fees to get their posts seen, and users will have to upgrade their plans to gain access to the sites of smaller brands.
If the big telecom companies manage to stamp out net neutrality, the internet may never be the same.
Without net neutrality, the biggest players will gain more power, and everyone else will struggle to survive. To maintain an equal playing field for their brands, marketers must join the fight to preserve net neutrality. Use these three tips to exert some influence and prevent the rule-makers from taking power away from small- and mid-sized brands.
Even without an army of lobbyists, lawyers and advocates, you can make an impact. Some companies have banded together because they lacked political clout on their own. Six companies, including Etsy and Kickstarter, sued the FCC in March over its decision to repeal.
You don't need to file a lawsuit to join the fight, though. Reach out to your congressional representatives and make your stance on net neutrality clear. Visit Save the Internet to sign a petition in support of net neutrality, donate to the cause and learn more about how you can help.
Today's consumers expect their favorite brands to speak up about issues that matter. Add your voice to the mix and show consumers that you're on their side. Write blog posts, execute social outreach, purchase ad campaigns—whatever you can do to inspire your fan base to join you in opposition to the repeal. Don't worry about whether you need to cross party lines to make a statement. Recent research from Mozilla found that 81 percent of Democrats and 73 percent of Republicans favor net neutrality. Use your platform to make your voice heard.
Unfortunately, even with unilateral political support from the population, there's a chance the repeal will stand. If that happens, marketers must be ready to guide their brands in a more challenging environment. Think now about what you could do if internet advertising costs suddenly spiked. Perhaps you could turn to a subscription service or barter with advertisers to exchange hosting privileges for organic brand mentions. Use new tech, like AI, to make the most of your continued ad presence. If you can't be a big company, be an innovative one.
Though the latest hurdle in the net neutrality battle might seem insurmountable, marketers have a vested interest in its reinstatement—and they shouldn't stop fighting now. Contact your representatives, galvanize your fans and prepare now to help your brand survive, no matter what.
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New President of Slovakia pledges to fight corruption, entrenched establishment
Brian Pearlman, Nation & World Editor|April 8, 2019
Newly elected Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova smiles in a TV studio prior a debate in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sunday, March 31, 2019. Caputova, a liberal environmental activist, has been elected as the first female president of Slovakia. The relative newcomer had 58 percent of the vote in Saturday's runoff election, topping rival Maros Sefcovic, who had 42 percent. (Petr David Josek | AP)
The world was shocked when Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Kušnírová were murdered in their home in the Slovak town of Veľká Mača on Feb. 21, 2018. Kuciak had been working on an investigation involving the Calabrian mafia and its ties to influential political and business figures within Slovakia. Thousands filled the streets in the ensuing months, protesting corruption within the government. Among them was Zuzana Čaputová, a then-44-year-old environmental lawyer and activist who in 2016 was awarded a Goldman Environmental Prize for helping shut down toxic landfills in her hometown of Pezinok in western Slovakia.
Prime Minister Robert Fico, whose two tenures were marked in part by threats on the press and waning judicial independence, resigned amid public pressure on March 14. (He remains chairman of the ruling center-left SMER-SD party.) He was replaced by former Deputy Prime Minister Peter Pelligrini; critics warned that Pelligrini, a handpicked Fico successor, would offer more of the same.
Amid the scandal, Čaputová announced in May 2018 that she would run in the March 16 presidential election.
"As head of state, Slovakia needs a peaceful, calm leader able to make connections, trusting in possible change," she said, according to the Slovak Spectator newspaper. "I do have this experience, and so I have decided to run."
Among her campaign promises were improved long-term care facilities for the elderly, fighting state indifference towards climate and environmental issues and increasing accountability from the country's police forces, prosecutors and judges.
International media sat up and took notice when, in February 2019, Čaputová surged to the top of opinion polls before easily winning the first round of elections in early March with 40.6 percent of the vote. Her main rival, Maroš Šefčovič, was backed by the SMER-SD party.
She easily won the March 30 runoff with 58 percent of the vote, becoming the first female president of Slovakia. She will take office in June. But it's unclear how much she will really be able to change in Slovakia, a former Soviet state in the heart of Central Europe that some experts warn is at a crucial nexus between the democratic gains it has made since its split from Czechoslovakia in 1993 and a risk of illiberal backsliding.
"Slovakia's in an interesting situation," said Dick Farkas, a political science professor at DePaul who specializes in post-Communist countries. "Geographically, it's bordered by Hungary in the south and Poland in the north. Both of those have decidedly and explicitly right-wing governments that are drifting further and further to the right. I think Slovaks are increasingly influenced by that."
A day before Čaputová was elected, press freedom group Reporters Without Borders warned that despite Kuciak's murder, "nothing has been done in the past year to improve the environment for the media and strengthen protection for press freedom in Slovakia." They cited a new law being debated in Parliament that would oblige Slovak media organizations to provide a "right of reply" to politicians for every instance of political coverage in the press. An open letter to Čaputová, co-signed by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom and eight other press freedom groups, also warned against passing the law.
And while the investigation into Kuciak and Kušnírová's deaths remains ongoing, with several people charged so far including businessman Marian Kočner, the European Parliament introduced a March 28 resolution voicing "concern about the allegations of corruption, conflicts of interest, impunity and revolving doors in Slovakia's circles of power."
"Čaputová won in no small part due to public anger about corruption associated with the current government," said Erik Tillman, a political science professor at DePaul who studies European politics. "Her status as a political outsider and an anti-corruption campaigner helped her in this regard."
Čaputová's ability to effect concrete changes may be difficult, however. Under Slovakia's parliamentary system, the presidency is primarily a ceremonial, non-policymaking position.
What Čaputová will likely be able to do, according to both Tillman and Farkas, is use her influence to pressure the legislature towards her own democratic, pro-transparency platforms. This includes appointing judges and using her veto power.
These presidential powers may be stronger than meets the eye, according to Navrátil Matej, a research fellow at Comenius University in the Slovakian capital Bratislava (from where Čaputová also earned a law degree in 1996) and an associate researcher at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He pointed to a recent example from 2018 where the current president, Andrej Kiska, refused to appoint the prime minister's nominee for Interior Minister.
"This event was a matter of debate during the presidential campaign, when some of the candidates argued that this precedent gives considerable powers to the presidential office in [the] forming of new governments," Navrátil said via email. "Hence, [the] powers of the president in our constitution are open to interpretation and could actually be extended beyond what we understand as her/his ceremonial role."
A spokesman for Čaputová's campaign declined to comment, citing a busy post-election schedule.
As many Slovak citizens press their leaders for change, Čaputová will also have to grapple with the rising tide of nationalism and anti-immigrant populism that has surged in other European countries. Čaputová made note of this in her acceptance speech, telling supporters "it is possible not to succumb to populism, to tell the truth, to raise interest without aggressive vocabulary."
It's a sentiment that, along with her anti-establishment tendencies, may yet define her inaugural five-year term.
"People in Slovakia are fed up with corruption, mainly after a number of scandals [that] became apparent with the death of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová," Navrátil said. "Hence, her anti-establishment changes should be understood in [the] context of Slovakia's ongoing transition and as a process of further and deeper democratization, where stability and predictability of democratic institutions — formal and also informal ones — is of the highest importance.
"This means that she wants to be more vocal on issues that are important in forming [the] internal political life of the citizens and bringing more transparency to the functioning of the judicial system. From her position she can actually shape the political debates and point out what areas are neglected by the government."
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Phnom Penh Post - CHRC to form legal assistance team
CHRC to form legal assistance team
Niem Chheng | Publication date 07 August 2019 | 10:37 ICT
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The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) recently posted on its Facebook page that it would form a legal aid group "to defend those whose rights have been violated, especially the poor".
Ministry of Justice and CHRC spokesman Chin Malin on Tuesday said the team would add to the existing legal aid groups available in Cambodia.
"This additional mechanism is to be implemented so that people would have more options when it comes to accessing legal services.
"We already have similar mechanisms provided by the Ministry of Justice, the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia [BAKC] as well as the ministries of Interior, Defence, Women Affairs.
"There are also private mechanisms such as that of [Prime Minister] Hun Sen's legal aid group," Malin said.
He said the committee's legal aid group would be responsible for three main tasks, including providing legal consultancy to people, facilitating in conflict resolution outside the judicial system and defending the rights of defendants at court trials or hearings.
Commenting on the matter, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) country representative Simon Walker stressed that everyone had the right to legal assistance, "so any step to provide legal assistance is welcome".
"OHCHR supports streamlined and coordinated legal aid and, in this context, has been working with the Ministry of Justice on the development of the legal aid policy.
"OHCHR encourages the swift adoption of this policy with adequate resourcing to support it," he told The Post via email on Tuesday.
Similarly, Yung Phanit, the deputy head of the BAKC's department of legal defence for the poor, said he welcomed CHRC's initiative.
He said the move would reduce the requests for lawyers which have continuously increased at the BAKC.
"If their targets are poor people, their work would reduce the burden that the BAKC is facing," Phanit said.
Contact author: Niem Chheng
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Editorial: Misues of the word Socialist
Published Apr 20, 2012 7:45 PM
From: Workers World
Is President Barack Obama a "socialist"?
Anyone, like the editors of Workers World, who really is for a socialist revolution and an overturn of capitalism would answer, "Far from it."
The far right in the U.S., however, and that includes most of the Republican Party these days, calls Obama "socialist." These forces want to end Social Security, unemployment insurance, Medicare and Medicaid and any vital benefits that the workers and poor won through struggle in the past. They also mislabel these benefits "socialist" as part of their attack.
We discuss this rightist campaign against Obama here only to point out how it distorts the conception of what "socialist" means.
The idea of socialism has been confused even more lately by the political affiliation of the French politician and banker, Dominique Strauss-Kahn. This vile individual was the leading candidate of the "Socialist Party" for president of France. That is, he was leading the pack before he quickly fled New York just ahead of rape charges made by a woman immigrant from Africa. Now he is being investigated in France for alleged connections with a prostitution ring.
The media often mention the Socialist Party affiliation of this thoroughly unsavory character. This makes it even more important to clarify what the "Socialist Party" really is.
Parties by this name have influence in most southern European countries. They have often led governments, until recently in Portugal, Spain and Greece, and earlier in France. In northern Europe, these parties are usually called "Social Democrat" and in Britain, the Labor Party.
Their only connection to real socialism, however, is historical. The forerunners of most of these parties were founded in the 19th century and were then connected with the movement to overthrow capitalism that Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels initiated.
As World War I began, these parties' leaderships betrayed socialist internationalism by supporting their own capitalist ruling classes during this imperialist war. Better elements resisted. After the war, these parties split into Communist parties that supported the Russian Revolution and "Socialist" parties that attacked it. The "Socialists" promoted pro-worker reforms but opposed revolution. They supported the imperialist designs of their own capitalist ruling class.
Following World War II, these parties often administered the government to preserve and expand capitalism. They did pass some laws — for example, providing government-paid health care — that benefited workers between 1945 and 1989. In that period, the European capitalist class feared competition from the Soviet Union and the pro-socialist countries in Eastern Europe, in China, etc.
Since the end of the Soviet Union, however, these parties have been unable to even defend these benefits for workers against the rapacious and triumphant capitalists. Instead, they have administered austerity programs, made concessions to anti-immigrant groups and backed imperialist wars. Without yet dropping the name, "Socialist," they have become simply a more moderate version of the openly pro-rich parties, much like the Democratic Party here.
When Workers World describes someone or some party as socialist without quotes, this means they are for taking the means of production — including land — out of the hands of the capitalist ruling class and having it owned publicly. They would oppose imperialist wars and all forms of racism and oppression. Neither Obama nor the French Socialist Party — even without Strauss-Kahn — fits this definition.


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Eunoia G.O. Chiang Mai 2019 – More Than The Land of Smiles
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Written and designed by Lee En Tong (19-U2)
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Country roads, take me home
To the place, I belong
Mr Pomelo, our friendly tour guide from Northern Thailand, always sang his own rendition of John Denver's most famous song, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" on all of our bus rides around the fascinating city of Chiang Mai.
Despite being less famous than Bangkok, Chiang Mai surprised me in so many ways that I did not expect. Needless to say, as the days went by during our 7D6N service learning and cultural trip, Mr Pomelo's song really started to grow on me.
We kicked off our trip with a visit to Doi Inthanon, which is famous for being the highest point in Thailand. As we were 2565m above sea level, the temperature was much lower than the city but despite that, there were certainly no complaints about the cool weather for us Singaporeans as we excitedly threw on our sweaters and took in the fresh, crisp mountain air.
We continued to make our way down a maze of boardwalks in the midst of the dense and luscious forest. Having been cooped up indoors completing assignments for the past one year, these moments gave me a sense of liberation and vulnerability as I was reminded of how small and insignificant we are compared to the vast expanse of nature. These feelings continued to linger as we made our way to Wachirathan Waterfalls.
Wachirathan Waterfalls
As I took in the spectacular view of the King and Queen's Chedis, set against the backdrop of mountain ranges that seem to go on and on, it also struck me how significant the Thai King is in unifying the country. I would read about it in the news, but being physically at the Chedis and soaking in the air of solemnity there truly made those words come alive for me.
We also visited Doi Suthep, a temple in the mountains. As we stepped into the temple barefooted, we were greeted by the gilded pagoda that shone elegantly against the hues of blue and pink in the sky brought about by the evening sunset. The scent of incense floated around the temple grounds and believers quietly made their way to pray. Orange robed monks sat at corners of the temple, chanting. The same air of solemnity of respect could be felt here. During our nightly introspection, we came to the conclusion that because Buddhism is deeply ingrained into the Thai national identity, it has shaped the lives and habits of the Thai people who display warm hospitality, friendliness, politeness and gratitude to all. We also learnt that their religion plays a huge role in policy making in Thailand through various case studies of the political system and their religious council.
Doi Suthep
Most of us have not interacted with monks before as we hardly cross paths with these somewhat mysterious, elusive figures. However, we were given the opportunity to find out about their lives at a sheltered monk chat at the corner of Chedi Luong in Chiang Mai Old City. What surprised me the most was the fact that the monks were multilingual! The monk that we spoke to was perfectly fluent in English, Mandarin, Thai and other languages used in his religious studies. Through our interactions, we discovered more about his life before and after being a monk. It was later revealed by Mr Pomelo that it is compulsory for all boys in Thailand to become monks at some point in their lives and that monks are revered and hold noble positions in Thai society. Monks are even exempted from military conscription!
Chedi Luong
Let's move on to the next highlight of our trip, the all-important national symbol of Thailand: Elephants, also known as Chang in Thai.
The elephant print can be found on beer bottles and super touristy elephant pants most cringey tourists (like ourselves ahem) don when they return from the land of smiles. Thai kids even learn an elephant song that goes a little like this:
"Chang chang chang chang chang…"
We sang this song on our bus rides, during our meal breaks and introspection to prepare for our song performance to the kids at Ban Noi School. Up till now, it's still stuck in my head.
Beyond all this, Thailand is also home to elephant parks. However, we did not ride elephants at the park that we visited. I've seen photos of people riding elephants on Instagram and honestly, it really did seem fun at first. Little did I realise how grim this tourist activity is – baby elephants are forcibly separated from their mothers, isolated in unspeakably inhumane conditions and tortured to break their spirit. Wild elephants won't let people ride on them, hence, they are tortured as a way to tame them.
When we learnt about it during introspection, the glitzy, Instagramable elephant riding picture in everyone's mind absolutely shattered. Fortunately, the elephant park that we had visited did not conduct elephant rides. Instead, we got to feed elephants, young and old, with bananas, sugar cane and tamarind balls (specially prepared for the 'ah ma elephant' that garnered everyone's attention). The main highlight of this visit was the washing of elephants. Some got to scrub the elephants and for all of us who didn't, there was a surprise in store. Who knew that the elephants were going to secretly stage an ambush? They had us cornered. One particular elephant (BonBon?) stuck his trunk into the muddy elephant bath water for a suspiciously long time. I'll spare you the details. Let's just say we left the park covered in muddy water the elephants bathed in and may have had their Number 2 in (go check out @eunoiago.chiangmai for videos!). We had a great time and so did the elephants..
While all of the places we had visited were enjoyable, there was one place that we visited that left many of us feeling quite dejected, the Long Neck Village.
In order to fully understand what we were going to experience, we examined several articles that questioned how ethical it was to visit the Long Neck Village. The tribes that live there are not just limited to the Karen tribe. While the tribes differed in the clothes they wore, they all had something in common – they were all being objectified when their villages was turned into a tourist attraction. The work they do in these villages is their livelihood. As a group, we faced a moral dilemma. If we visit, will we be the ones objectifying these tribes? Will this then prolong their objectification as the tribes maintain status quo? On the other hand, if we do not visit, they will have no source of income. If business declines, travel firms will lose interest. How else can we help them?
We went to the village with the expectation of having meaningful conversations with the villagers to find out about their lives and show that there are people who do care for them. Despite the villagers' ability to speak English and Mandarin, our attempts to have conversations about their lives were limited as many of the villagers could only hold conversations about the prices of the goods. For many of us, this was truly a low point during the trip as we did not know how we could help.
However, all hope was not lost. One of the teachers, Ms Iris, discovered and contacted Mr Lee Ayu, the co-founder of Akha Ama Coffee, a company that involves Akha families growing coffee beans as a means of income for them to improve their quality of life for e.g. improved educational outcomes. His story of working hard as a minority to receive an education, improving his tribe's life through this business, empowering tribes and the brand being recognised internationally is an inspiring one. This was a great learning experience for all of us as Mr Lee Ayu decided to take action and be a changemaker himself, rather than wait for change to come.
Besides the cultural component of this trip, the service learning was the heart of it all. We taught English to the children at Ban Noi Primary School. Initially, some of us faced obstacles such as language barriers, mischievous children and difficulty in retaining their attention and desire to learn. Unabated by these challenges, we persisted, experimenting with creative ways to teach them and tried our best to learn basic Thai phrases, supporting one another. Some were fast learners while others were a little slower, so we also had to learn to adjust the lesson pace and content according to every child's needs. Making all the children feel that they matter was really important as some of the children were less participative and sat aside during the games. I'm particularly thankful that all of us recognised this and looked out for every child, whether or not we were familiar with them. For many of us, the children's break times were our favourite moments as the kids would come running to us to play. Their energy to play and interact is something that I wish I still had but for now, I'll stick to caffeine.
Making krathongs during cross culture exchange at Ban Noi primary school and playing at Baan Pan Tan primary school
All in all, I felt that I've learnt a lot from the children at Ban Noi Primary School which cannot be explained in one article. The children were willing and eager to listen, learn and give selflessly. They displayed gratitude towards us through handmade thank you notes, hugs and words of appreciation. They also gave thanks for the food they received at every meal. I too, am reminded that the lessons we learn are not just from those who are older than us, but also from those who are younger and see the world through a different lens.
All these lessons and complexities can only be best explained by being physically there rather than in words. My hope is that all of us will apply all these invaluable learning points back here in Singapore and serve the communities here or even abroad.
This trip has been an eye-opening and enjoyable one which would not have been possible without our experienced tour guides, Mr Pomelo and Mr Brown, and amazing teachers, Mr Alvin Toh, Mr Gabriel Woon, Ms Iris Lee and Ms Nadira! A huge thank you to Group 2 as well for the great company, meals and bus ride to Doi Inthanon!
*Writer's note: There are some places that we visited that were not included in this article such as the Kantoke Dinner and our brief visit to Baan Pan Tan Primary School where the students who went to Chiang Mai last year taught at.
Painting work by students from Eunoia GO Chiang Mai 2018 at Baan Pan Tan Primary School
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Koh Samet is a small island in Rayong province, around 200 km Southeast of Bangkok, along the way to Trat province and the island of Koh Chang. Technically part of Khao Laem Ya - Koh Samet National Park, Koh Samet is a popular weekend getaway for Thais and foreigners living in Bangkok, so there are dozens of beach resorts, bars, and restaurants on nearly every beach, although visitors are allowed to camp if they wish to do so.Quiet and relaxing on the weekdays, raucous and fun on the weekends, Koh Samet is, despite its proximity to Bangkok, a beautiful island with powdery white sand, generally great year round weather, and a variety of lodging options.Koh Samet derives its name from the cajeput trees that grow on the island, called "samet" in Thai. In the past however, it was called Koh Kaew Phitsadan, the "Magic Crystal Island". It's no surprise from that name that Koh Samet was chosen to be part of a national park. Visitors to Koh Samet looking for unspoiled beauty have to get away from the more developed beaches along the east coast, though even the most popular beaches are quite beautiful. Those looking for more relaxation can book rooms at the more upscale resorts on the west coast, which are spectacular places to watch sunsets.
Koh Samet is a small island around 200km south-east of Bangkok and just over 5 km off the coast of Rayong province. The island is part of the Khao Laem Ya – Koh Samet National Park though all of Koh Samet's beaches have been developed to cater to the large stream of Bangkok residents who flock to the island each weekend. Drawn by its 14 fine, white sand beaches that feature a number of beachside bars and restaurants, Thai and foreign visitors return again and again to Koh Samet to enjoy the excellent weather on the island and appreciate its great natural beauty, home to exotic wildlife species including monkeys, hornbills, gibbons, and butterflies.
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- Make sure that you wear mosquito repellent around dawn and dusk as it is possible to contract Dengue Fever on the island.
- The best time of the year to visit Koh Samet is during the cool season between November and February when the weather is cooler and the seas are calmer.
- Room rates are considerably lower than published the low season (March – October).
- Koh Samet has no fresh water source; water must be brought in from the mainland or gathered from the rain; please used sparingly.
- There are three ATMs on Koh Samet: one outside the 7-Eleven at the arrivals pier in Nadan, and two near the 7-Eleven just outside the national park entrance booth by Haad Sai Kaew.
- Prices for goods such as mosquito repellent and rates for motorcycle rentals are slightly lower in Nadan, where passengers alight from mainland ferries.
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New ways of selling books clash with France's old pricing rules
Can a "one book, one price" principle survive e-commerce?
BusinessJul 4th 2019 edition
A BOOK IS so much more than mere ink and paper. So insist French booksellers, who for nearly four decades have successfully lobbied to keep the forces of the free market at bay. A law passed in 1981 bans the sale of any book at anything other than the price decreed by its publisher. Authorities are cracking down on those trying to flog the latest Thomas Piketty or J.K. Rowling at a discount.
The fixed-price rule is meant to keep customers loyal to their local bookshop and out of the clutches of supermarkets and hypercapitaliste American corporations. But the advent of e-commerce and e-readers has prompted questions worthy of their own tomes. Can you fix the price of a book if it is part of an all-you-can-read subscription service? Are audiobooks books at all? And what of authors who self-publish?
Tweaks have been made to preserve the principle of one book, one price. In 2011 the rule began to apply to digital tomes. Free delivery by online sellers was prohibited on the grounds it implied a subsidy on the delivered books (prompting websites to charge all of €0.01 for postage). But a new challenge to the policy is proving thornier.
Used books are exempt from the pricing rule. Third-party sellers on Amazon are accused of using this as a way to apply forbidden discounts: selling brand-new books as "second-hand" to make them cheaper. So fans of bleak fiction can purchase a copy of the latest Michel Houellebecq novel, "Sérotonine", for €11.71 ($13.21) on Amazon, roughly half its mandated price. Its seller claims it is in "perfectly new" condition.
Amazon claims its practices are legal. But booksellers are fuming, and their political allies with them. "This is a major preoccupation," complained Franck Riester, the culture minister, at a booksellers' shindig this week. He says new legislation may be needed.
Defenders of the fixed-price principle (which has spread to other parts of Europe) say it helps keep independent bookshops viable. Over 100,000 new and reissued titles were released in France last year, in part because bookshops make a decent margin on bestsellers and can take a punt on edgier fare.
Others are not so sure. Even with a plethora of subsidies, bookshops are among the least profitable retail businesses. Books are expensive in France—an odd way to encourage people to buy more. For now, constraining the market in the name of l'exception culturelle remains an article of faith for French policymakers. "On the internet you find what you look for," Mr Riester told his literary allies. "But only in a bookshop do you find what you were not looking for."
This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline "New ways of selling books clash with France's old pricing rules"


The international break is drawing to a close and Leicester City players are returning to the club to begin preparations for next Monday's game against West Brom.
Wilfred Ndidi is one of those players due back and he'll be assessed by City's medical staff regarding a potential hamstring injury. The midfielder limped out of Nigeria's win at the weekend.
The debate over Christmas Eve football continues with the relevant parties in talks over the possibility of moving City's game with Manchester United to December 24.
We've also got our chief City reporter Rob Tanner to answer your questions. Are City in a relegation battle? Is Craig Shakespeare under pressure? When will see Adrien Silva?
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Craig Shakespeare talks formations - but will City drop 4-4-2?
If City were to change formation, what are there options?
We've looked at the pros and cons of a three-man midfield and a three-man backline.
This line-up below, for example. Could that help City's performances improve?
Is a three-man midfield the way forward for Leicester City?
Craig Shakespeare has been discussing the difficulties a side faces when they switch from their regular formation.
City have stuck to their variation on 4-4-2 this season and Shakespeare has been asked about possible alternatives.
"When you change a shape it is important you make sure they understand their roles and responsibilities," said Shakespeare. "You also have to make sure you have time to work on it.
"Ultimately, it is what you are comfortable with as a team and what the players are comfortable with because sometimes their thoughts are important.
Read more from Shakespeare on formations here.
It's four wins on the bounce for City's Under-23s.
Admiral Muskwe bagged a second late to seal three Premier League Cup points for Steve Beaglehole's side.
City winger Demarai Gray is among the substitutes for England Under-21s' European Championship qualifier in Andorra this afternoon (5pm kick-off).
Almost immediately after conceding an equaliser at Oakwell, Josh Gordon has fired City's under-23s back in front. Half-time is approaching.
Claudio Ranieri is, unsurprisingly, still being asked questions about City. And after Nantes' lightning quick rise to fourth in Ligue 1, there's suggestions of another title challenge for the Italian.
Ranieri insists it would be even more difficult in France with PSG's financial might so much greater than the rest of the league's.
"Leicester? We can't be compared, but in training I see the lads with the same concentration, intensity, determination, and attention to detail to improve as at Leicester," Ranieri said of his Nantes players.
"After Leicester anything can happen, if it went that well for us then it can for anyone.
Admiral Muskwe puts the development side ahead midway through the first half.
The possibility of Christmas Eve fixtures has made it into the political realm with deputy Labour leader and shadow secretary for culture, media and sport Tom Watson requesting Sky and the Premier League to reconsider their proposals.
"There's a real danger that some travelling fans would not be able to get home until the early hours of Christmas Day, while hundreds of stadium staff and workers would be expected to work rather than spending time with their families at this time of year," his letter to Premier League chief exec Richard Scudamore reads.
City's under-23s play their first Premier League Cup fixture today, taking on Barnsley (2pm kick-off).
The line-up includes Josh Knight and Hamza Choudhury, both of whom have made their senior City debut this season and both of whom were interviewed by the Mercury's Rob Tanner yesterday. Look out of those stories this week.
City are offering fans a chance to go to Belgium to watch sister club Leuven in action.
Season-ticket holders can apply by ballot to be on the trip, which takes place on November 12-13 and includes a ticket to Leuven's league game with Roeselare and accommodation for the night.
The scheme will also see Leuven fans come to Leicester in January.
The ballot closes next Thursday, October 19.
A reminder, then, that City fans are not particularly enamoured with the idea of the fixture with Manchester United being move to December 24, with more than three-quarters opposing the proposal.
If you've not yet done so, you can vote in our poll below.
The Premier League's executive chairman Richard Scudamore has said there will not be a Premier League game at 4pm or later on Christmas Eve.
Sky's plans to move games to the Christmas Eve have proven controversial, with City's home game with Manchester United one of the targeted fixtures, but in a conversation with Duncan Drasdo, chairman of the Manchester United Supporters Trust, Scudamore said there will be no late afternoon match.
An early kick-off has not been ruled out though.
Craig Shakespeare wants to see more of his players contributing to City's goal tally.
City have scored nine goals in their first seven Premier League games, with Jamie Vardy and Shinji Okazaki accounting for eight. Harry Maguire has got the other.
But the City boss says he needs others to chip in.
He also wants to see City play to their strengths more.
While the international break has lost its appeal for many, particularly English, football fans, it's certainly not the case for the players.
Harry Maguire's dream came true on Sunday as he made his England debut and the City defender is quite clearly over the moon.
He's now hoping to be involved in the friendlies in November.
There's just one more senior City player in international action before the focus returns to club football: Demarai Gray.
The winger is in Andorra with England Under-21s for a European Championship qualifier. Kick-off is at 5pm.
Elsewhere, young duo Harvey Barnes and Darnell Johnson will hope to feature as England Under-20s take on Czech Republic at 2pm.
It was Wales' best chance to reach their first World Cup in 60 years, but Andy King and his team-mates were scuppered by Martin O'Neill last night.
James McClean's goal gave the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 win, meaning the former City boss will take his side to the play-offs at the expense of Wales.
There, Ireland could meet Croatia, who booked their place in the play-offs thanks to a brace from former City striker Andrej Kramaric.
International breaks are a good time to take stock, so we've asked our chief City reporter Rob Tanner some of the questions we've been receiving from fans over the last few weeks.
What do City need to do to improve? Is Craig Shakespeare under pressure? Are City in a relegation battle?
Hello and welcome to the Mercury's Leicester City live-blog.
Talks are taking place over the possibility of moving City's game with Manchester United to Christmas Eve.
It's a move that would not go down well with fans, with around three-quarters of voters in our poll against the move.
Wilfred Ndidi will be assessed by City's medical staff today.