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Who could be the next Secretary of the DHS?
Writing for Security Debrief – a blog dedicated to homeland security, terrorism and counter-terrorism, intelligence and law enforcement that provides context to the debates, policies and politics that are playing out in Washington, DC, USA – Rich Cooper examines who might be the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after the 2016 Presidential election.
Washington is a town of many games, but none so much as the parlour game of name dropping about who knows whom and what position they are rumoured to be in line for next. I don't know any insiders on the 2016 Presidential campaigns, but as a constant observer of the various players in the homeland security arena, here is my quadrennial hypothetical shots of the people who could be the next DHS Secretary.
Some of the names on this list will make you cheer; others will make you cringe; a few of them will make you laugh; and some are just outright crazy! But every one of the people on this list has been front and centre over the past several years in talking, writing and weighing in on homeland security issues before the current Administration, the Congress, the states, the media, thinktanks and even the campaign trails.
I have my own opinions on who I think would be a great DHS Secretary, as well as those who would be epic disasters, but if we have learned anything in 2016, it is that no one should be discounted or underestimated. Political rules and physics have been completely upended this year as improbable candidates who possess more baggage than a Samsonite factory have become real contenders to become the 45th President of the United States.
In reading these names and short profiles think about the leadership skills, character and demeanour of someone who is capable of taking on one of the toughest jobs in the world. Everyone on this list has a view, voice, perspective and personality that is shaping today's homeland debate, for better or worse.
On the long list of possible secretaries, there are names that would be exclusively considered in a Trump Administration or a Clinton Administration, as well as those who could cross party lines and serve in the post regardless of the political party label or personal party affiliation. And with that, let the Parlour Game begin.
Contenders for a Trump Administration
Chris Christie, Governor, New Jersey – While he desperately wanted to be Trump's Vice Presidential pick, most people think he would be a Trump Administration's selection as Attorney General. That's a fair assertion, but Christie has had his own experiences with homeland issues, including his time as US Attorney, when he accurately described a section of northern New Jersey as the most dangerous in America because of the infrastructure vulnerabilities, and his time guiding his state through the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. He's also the guy who stood before TV cameras and radio microphones when evacuations were being ordered in his state along the Jersey shoreline as Sandy approached and told those still hanging around to: "Get the Hell off the beach."
Rudy Giuliani, former NYC Mayor – His finest leadership hours were undoubtedly during 9/11. Anyone who remembers the 9/11 attacks will remember the poise and strength the then-New York City Mayor showed to the world in responding to the events of that tragic day. Since then, he made an unsuccessful run for the presidency in 2008 and has changed some of his own previously held positions on immigration and security issues as one of Donald Trump's most public surrogates. A former US Attorney, Rudy Giuliani is media savvy and quick on his feet in articulating his thoughts and decisions and makes no apologies for what he thinks needs to be done to safeguard America from those who seek to do us harm.
Joe Arapaio, Sheriff, Maricopa, AZ – There are always law enforcement leaders who generate controversy. And then there's 'Sheriff Joe', in a category unto itself. He has called himself: "America's toughest sheriff," forcing inmates in his custody to live in tents and wear pink underwear, and he has made no secret of his passionate views about curtailing illegal immigration. Before Donald Trump ever started talking about building his infamous wall along the Mexican border, there was Sheriff Joe, who was the loudest voice on border security. In doing so, he has built a national following of like-minded supporters who have wholeheartedly endorsed his get-tough approaches. He may be in his mid-80s, but his voice and thoughts on border security issues are as vigorous as ever.
David A Clarke, Sheriff, Milwaukee County – With a nearly 40-year law enforcement career, David Clarke has become a cable television fixture over the past few years with his critiques of the Black Lives Matter movement, urban policing, public safety and terrorism threats. The former patrolman and detective has been elected four times by huge margins, but he has garnered lots of attention for his willingness to speak bluntly and politically incorrectly when he thinks something needs to be said. Whether in a television studio, a live shot at a rally or at a Congressional hearing, Sheriff Clarke has some bold opinions on how to better secure America from the threats it faces.
US Representative Will Hurd (R-TX) – One of the sharpest and most dynamic Members of Congress is also one of its smartest when it comes to cybersecurity. But when you have a computer science degree from Texas A&M, you have a head start over most others on the topic. That insight, combined with his nearly decade-long service as an undercover intelligence officer in the CIA, working in the Middle East and South Asia, brings practical skills and know-how to his chairmanship of the Information Technology Subcommittee and the Border and Maritime Security Subcommittee (which is part of the House's Committee on Homeland Security).
Asa Hutchinson, Governor, Arkansas – A former US Congressman, former Administrator of the DEA, and former top government executive who helped create DHS alongside its first Secretary, Tom Ridge, Governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson is an experienced hand on homeland issues. His familiarity with border, transportation, customs, infrastructure and national security issues is truly impressive. He's also the lead for the National Governors Association on these issues.
US Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY) – A recent addition to Congress, the Staten Island native was a successful former prosecutor and district attorney before running for the US House. The community in which he resides knows quite a bit about homeland security, given that the 9/11 attacks occurred just across the river. That is on top of the fact that his district was also struck by Hurricane Sandy several years ago. His familiarity with the needs of a community to be prepared and resilient is just one of the reasons he was tapped to serve as the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee's Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
Contenders for a Clinton Administration
Alejandro Mayorkas, DHS Deputy Secretary – While he currently serves as the number two guy at DHS and is more than familiar with the department's operations, given his role as Chief Operating Officer, Mayorkas has earned respect and praise from both sides of the political aisles on a number of critical homeland issues. Over the past several years, he has been one of the department's most public voices on cybersecurity issues and has shown a willingness to engage industry and other experts on the roles and responsibilities DHS should possess. Prior to becoming Deputy Secretary, Mayorkas served as the Director of the Department's US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Those experiences, as well as his prior tenure as a US Attorney in California, would be assets to the next Administration, as immigration and citizenship issues will be part of the 'In-Box' for the next President in some substantial fashion.
Bill Bratton, NYPD Commissioner – No one has more police leadership experience in the United States (or probably the world) than Bill Bratton. He has led the police departments in Boston, Los Angeles and New York City (twice) and is one of the foremost architects of community policing, as well as using data and analytics to combat crime and improve risk management and performance. He recently announced he was stepping down from his second tour as the NYPD Police Commissioner to return to the private sector, but his experience and leadership acumen in protecting the world's biggest terror target (NYC) is nothing short of amazing. His counsel has been, and will continue to be, sought by anyone interested in effective public safety strategies and execution.
Ray Kelly, former NYPD Commissioner – A former two-time commissioner with the NYPD, a former Customs Commissioner during the Clinton Administration, and former Marine Core Officer, Ray Kelly is a law enforcement leader of renown. Reshaping the NYPD in the immediate months following the 9/11 attacks, Kelly built one of the largest intelligence networks in the world (the NYPD), while also overhauling the training, resources and personnel to safeguard 'the city that never sleeps'. Kelly also served in the Clinton Administration as Commissioner of the US Customs Service and as Undersecretary of Enforcement at the Treasury Department.
Ed Davis, former Boston Police Department Commissioner – While Ed Davis may not have the name or public recognition that other senior police leaders have, he will forever be remembered by the country as the man who led Boston through the Boston Marathon Bombing in April 2013. Working with the mayor and governor, as well as every national law enforcement and intelligence agency, Davis became the resolute voice of calm and professionalism that led to safeguarding one of America's most historic cities following the murderous attack and the successful apprehension of the bombers. By bringing all of the various threads together, Davis demonstrated the success that can occur and be shared when turf-centric law enforcement operations join together and achieve mission success. His leadership in this challenging moment and throughout his more than 30-year law enforcement career has him advising law enforcement community members around the country and the world.
Dr Erroll Southers, Director of the USC Homegrown Violent Extremism Studies Program – One of the most sought after voices and counsel on counterterrorism, preventing violent extremism and public safety issues, Dr Southers is also one of the most experienced practitioners and educators. From a decorated career in the FBI and leading counter-terrorism operations for Los Angeles World Airports (one of the biggest terror targets in the world), to teaching students, advising elected officials on infrastructure protection and traveling the world to stay on top of things, Southers is always on short lists of people to call to better understand what is happening in counter-terrorism and public safety. Despite the failure of his nomination in 2009 to be TSA Administrator in the first term of the Obama Administration, Southers is recognised and heralded by Democrats and Republicans alike as one of the smartest and savviest security minds in the world.
Juliette Kayyem, former DHS Assistant Secretary and Massachussetts Homeland Security Advisor – The self-described "Security Mom," Juliette Kayyem brings phenomenal state and national security experience to the table. Politically savvy, thoughtful and an exceptional communicator, she also brings a common, practical and human touch to homeland issues. That's on full display whenever CNN has her on to comment on homeland and national security or whenever she issues another of her podcasts on WGBH out of Boston. The one-time Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial candidate is a name and thought leader on the rise and who garners a lot of respect from people on both sides of the political aisles.
Jake Sullivan, Hillary Clinton Campaign Advisor, former Obama Administration official – While his work and expertise are firmly in the diplomatic space, Jake Sullivan has become one of the most trusted national security advisors to President Obama and Hillary Clinton. He played a more-than-central role in shaping and executing the nuclear talks with Iran and crafting the final deal signed by President Obama. While many see him as a future National Security Advisor, or even a future Secretary of State, his diplomatic skills would be relied upon by a Clinton Administration to deal with a number of challenging issues with which DHS will have to contend, particularly those related to international partners in terms of immigration, refugees, extremism, swift and secure international supply chains, and so forth.
Rand Beers, former senior DHS Official – He's served as a national security advisor for four presidents, but it was during the Obama Administration when he made his most public leadership efforts and served as Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD). Rand Beers was probably the most valuable advisor to DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, who literally made no major trip or decision without him. Following her departure from DHS, Beers served as 'Acting' Secretary until Jeh Johnson was confirmed to succeed Napolitano. He is now advising the Clinton Campaign on homeland and national security issues.
Martin O'Malley, former Governor, Maryland –http://www.cnas.org/danzigrichard While his presidential aspirations quickly flamed in Iowa, Martin O'Malley should not be underestimated when it comes to homeland security issues. Following the creation of DHS in 2003, when he was Mayor of Baltimore and eyeing his run for the Maryland Governor's seat, O'Malley became one of the Bush Administration's most fervent and vocal critics about its early homeland security efforts. He became the point man that Democratic Party leaders went to when it came to addressing to whom homeland security funds, grants and programmes should go, a position (and public attention) he relished. As Governor, O'Malley continued his criticisms of the Bush Administration and became one of the Obama Administration's most vocal surrogates for its stewardship on homeland security issues.
Richard Danzig, Vice Chair of RAND Corporation Board of Trustees, former Secretary of the Navy – After Janet Napolitano resigned as DHS Secretary, the name of Richard Danzig seemed to be the one most bandied about as her potential successor. Why that didn't happen is anyone's guess, but Danzig has remained an active thought leader on security issues. The former Clinton Administration Secretary of the Navy is active with numerous security-focused think tanks, in addition to the counsel he is providing to Hillary Clinton's current campaign.
Mike McDaniel, former DHS Official; Michigan Homeland Security Advisor; Lead for Flint Water Interagency Co-ordinating Committee – If there is anyone with the full spectrum of skills and insights that understands homeland security from all levels and corners, it is Mike McDaniel. Possessing federal, state, and local government experience, on top of a successful military and academic career dealing with operations, infrastructure protection and Constitutional law issues, McDaniel is not someone afraid of getting into the trenches to fix things. It's one of the reasons the former Michigan Homeland Security Advisor was tapped by the current Michigan Governor to work with the Mayor of Flint, Michigan to remedy the disastrous water infrastructure problems faced by that community.
US Representative Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) – Representing a district that contains the port of Baltimore, as well as the headquarters of the National Security Agency, Representative Ruppersberger is one of the Democratic Party's most thoughtful and sought-after voices on national security issues. Having served as the Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, he has had to balance all types of views from his fellow House Democrats on security issues, as well as those of his constituents. And he's done it with great success. Prior to his election to Congress in 2003, Ruppersberger served as an Assistant State's Attorney, a Councilman and County Executive for Baltimore County. Those experiences on the local level have been instrumental in his leadership on enhanced information sharing by intelligence agencies with state and local law enforcement agencies.
Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism – Her national security career has seen her serve in courtrooms, the FBI, the Justice Department and the Oval Office. Sharp, smart, focused and very accomplished, Lisa Monaco has been a part of the some of the biggest issues, cases and challenges faced by both the Bush and Obama Administrations in the 15 years since the 9/11 attacks. If she does not end up as a Cabinet Officer in the next Administration, be assured she will get there one day as a DHS Secretary, an Attorney General, Secretary of State, or White House National Security Advisor.
Suzanne Spaulding, DHS Undersecretary for NPPD – She's served both sides of the aisle during her time as a congressional staffer, but if any of current DHS team has a real shot at continuing at the Department as Secretary, it is probably Suzanne Spaulding. In leading the most complex and challenging part of the Department's structure, Spaulding has had to face any number of challenges in balancing the 24/7 demands and vulnerabilities of her portfolio, alongside an ever-watchful and critical Congress and those who would like nothing more than to cause it harm.
US Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI) – Many Members of Congress talk about cybersecurity, but Representative Jim Langevin is one of the few members who actually understands what it is all about. I argue that Langevin is probably the most senior elected authority on these issues in the entire Congress. He continually does his homework on cyber and is more prone to engaging experts in the public and private sectors on these issues to get smarter before he ever opens his mouth. That by itself is an admirable trait (and an exception to the rule of most elected officials, who favour speaking before thinking). As cybersecurity issues and challenges continue to evolve, his voice and leadership is only going to grow more significant. Those are skills DHS needs.
US Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) – The senior Senator from Missouri has never met an audit she didn't enjoy, and if you've ever watched her in a congressional hearing, you know she is not at all shy in asking tough, blunt questions about management of resources and operations. In hearings focused on DHS, Sen. McCaskill has dug deeper than most of her Senate colleagues in her hands-on approach for DHS oversight. Like any Senator, she has her own state's interests at heart, but her focus on how the department engages state and local authorities has been a priority for her.
US Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) – Senatpr Tester has demonstrated hands-on leadership on the Senate's Government Affairs and Homeland Security Committee in several ways. While he's had his brief moments of partisan flourish in hearings, the balance of his tenure on the committee has been forward leaning and practical, seeking common sense solutions more than adherence to ideological orthodoxy. His time on the Senate's Appropriations Committee has only honed his understanding of homeland security issues since he has a big say in how and where dollars are spent.
Mitch Landrieu, Mayor, New Orleans – Many people have contributed to the resurgence of New Orleans, but current Mayor Mitch Landrieu deserves a lot of credit for the Crescent City comeback. While the city still has problems with crime and poverty, it has changed dramatically demographically to become an even bigger melting pot than it was before. He's also made sure the city is better prepared to deal with disasters on the scale of Katrina, which made his hometown a metaphor for disaster dysfunction. That type of leadership would be a further boost to DHS' efforts to anchor preparedness and resilience on the local/grassroots level.
Contenders for Either Clinton or Trump Administrations
Now, we look at the few individuals who could be nominated for one of the toughest jobs in the world regardless of who becomes the next President.
John Carlin, Assistant Attorney General for National Security – When I asked around for recommendations for this list, the most positive and enthusiastic response I received from both Democrats and Republicans was for John Carlin. More than a few times, I heard: "Fantastic guy!" or: "Boy would he be great with that job!" As the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, he and his staff of 400 are responsible for prosecuting some of the most complex national security cases the nation has encountered. From prosecuting the Boston Marathon bomber case, cyber cases, economic espionage and more, the former Chief of Staff of the FBI has a keen understanding of the tools investigators and prosecutors need to put the bad guys away for good while still protecting the civil rights and civil liberties that Americans cherish.
Thad Allen, Booz Allen executive, former USCG Commandant, former PFO Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Gulf Oil Spill – If you could only make one phone call on America's worst day looking for someone to lead the response and recovery efforts, Thad Allen is arguably the one person most homeland security experts would call. His service in the US Coast Guard is notable enough, but when you combine those leadership works with managing the response and recovery efforts for the Gulf Coast following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, and then five years later following the BP Oil Spill along the Gulf Coast, it is no wonder that Thad Allen has as many fans as he does. The self-professed life-long learner now serves as a senior executive at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he leads their civilian market work with the Justice and Homeland Security Departments.
John Miller, NYPD Deputy Comm. for Intelligence & Counterterrorism and award-winning journalist – There are truly only a handful of Americans who can say that they personally met Osama Bin Laden, and John Miller is one of them. Several years before the 9/11 attacks, as a reporter with ABC News, Miller sat face-to-face with Bin Laden and interviewed him about his goals, his beliefs and what he wanted to do in the world. He knew then and knows even more today as the NYPD's lead for intelligence and counter-terrorism the kind of threats the United States has to face. On several occasions, Miller has put down his reporter's notebook and picked up a law enforcement shield either with the LAPD, the FBI or now with NYPD, and has proven to be one of the sharpest minds and action officers in protecting the public from all manners of harm and hazard.
Peter Neffenger, Administrator, TSA; Vice Admiral, USCG – If there is any component at DHS that is on an upward glide path to better days in operations and morale, it is arguably the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Much of that credit goes to Peter Neffenger, who stepped away as Vice Commandant in the US Coast Guard to take the helm of the agency during one of its most challenging times. He's overhauled training and operations across the agency so people can do their job. Most impressively, when he told TSA employees he would have their backs, he actually meant it and followed through. When much of America expected TSA to have a complete operational meltdown this summer, the agency didn't and instead showed how well it could perform. When most leaders in the last year of an Administration are looking for their next jobs, Neffenger went to the Woodrow Wilson Center to detail the future his agency plans to execute. In doing so, he was recognised by former Congresswoman and current Wilson Center CEO Jane Harman as one of the few people disrupting government for the better.
Fran Townsend, former White House Homeland Security Advisor – She may be best remembered for her service as President George W Bush's Homeland Security Advisor, but her national security career actually started as a civilian intelligence analyst with the US Coast Guard. Prior to that, she worked as a prosecutor in New York, and her work ethic and accomplishments caught the attention of the George H W Bush team, and later the Clinton Administration team, who put her in charge of multiple intelligence, law enforcement, and national security portfolios. Now serving as Executive Vice President at MacAndrews and Forbes Holdings in NYC, Townsend is frequently seen on CNN providing her analysis on national security issues.
Michael Leiter, former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) – While he has a number of distinctions in his career, being one of the few people asked to stay over from the previous Bush Administration and serve in the Obama Administration is probably not one of Michael Leiter's proudest achievements. Being one of the people who worked with President Obama, his intelligence team and US military forces to bring Osama Bin Laden to his ultimate justice is. As leader of the NCTC, it was his job, working with all of the intelligence agencies, to help ensure that mission critical information got to the right people across government and public safety agencies to stop bad things from occurring. It's a Herculean task, but as its first Director, Leiter laid the foundation for the necessary improvements intelligence and law enforcement personnel across the country needed to prevent a 9/11-type attack or other assault.
Tom Atkin, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security – While he may have 'Acting' in front of his present title, there is nothing acting or temporary about Tom Atkin's performance. His many positions and accomplishments include: a distinguished 30-year USCG career; serving as Chief of Staff to Admiral Thad Allen during the Hurricane Katrina emergency, where he helped the New Orleans and surrounding parishes get back on their feet; creating the USCG's Deployment Operations Group (DOG); and a tenure at the National Security Council. Atkin is known for building rapport among diverse interests to serve mission goals. Like his friend and mentor Thad Allen, Atkin is a lifelong learner who is not afraid to ask questions or start a conversation to get smarter on topics he needs to understand.
Matt Bettenhausen, AEG EVP for Security – I know this name may surprise folks, but let me ask this: How many people do you know who have helped protect and safeguard a state that is one of the largest and most vulnerable economies in the world (the State of California) from all manner of threats? How many people do you know who have served as a prosecutor in one of the toughest towns in America (Chicago)? How many people do you know who have helped safeguard the Olympics (London) and developed security procedures and information sharing networks for states, law enforcement and emergency management agencies, as well as sports and entertainment venues in the United States and around the world? I can think of only one – Matt Bettenhausen. Now working for one of the world's largest and most expansive enterprises, AEG Worldwide, Bettenhausen has spent plenty of time before the media. His work, however, has often been behind the scenes, where he's made things happen to safeguard the public in truly amazing ways.
David Aguilar, former Chief, US Border Patrol – Few people have led a larger law enforcement force (60,000+), but starting out as a Border Patrol Agent along the US southwest border, even fewer have the hands-on perspective and experience that David Aguilar possesses. Whether as Chief of the Border Patrol, or as Acting Commissioner at DHS' Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Aguilar has played a huge role in safeguarding people, commerce, and operations in multiple ways. Lots of people have views on how border security should be performed, but Aguilar has a sharper and more experienced mindset that could better inform future border security operations, as well as needed immigration reform.
Rich Cooper blogs primarily on emergency preparedness and response, management issues related to the Department of Homeland Security, and the private sector's role in homeland security for Security Debrief. Cooper is the former Business Liaison Director for the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Private Sector Office (PSO), where he built relationships and networks with private sector companies and organizations to ensure that open channels of communication and engagement were created to aid critical areas and programs. Mr. Cooper also served as the PSO's primary liaison with the Science & Technology and Preparedness Directorates. Cooper is a Principal with Catalyst Partners, a consulting and strategic planning practice in Washington, DC, with a focus on homeland and national security matters. In this role, Cooper focuses on areas of strategic planning and partnerships; emergency preparedness planning and response; business continuity leadership and stakeholder development; and science and technology development and deployment.
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Rich Cooper, 04/10/2016


Barbara continues to give talks to clubs, groups and associations on the work of the NATANDY Fund.
Do you know about the Tsunami Support (UK) Charity?
Sandra spent considerable time during the autumn compiling a 2011 Calendar of Inspirations - all full of advice "always laugh when you can-it's cheaper than medicine" and some very poignant "make the most of every moment-life can change in a heartbeat."
Sandra raised £273 from the sale of the calendars.
Barbara & Roger have moved to live in South Warwickshire. Now they are settled in their new home Barbara is looking for opportunities to speak to groups about the work of the NATANDY Fund in order to raise funds and sell her handcrafted cards.
In December Barbara gave a presentation to the Stratford-upon-Avon Inner Wheel and raised just over £90 from the sale of cards.
Once again the Rotary Club of Scunthorpe supported the NATANDY Fund in a very generous way by making donations instead of sending Christmas Cards as well as donating the proceeds from the Christmas Quiz.
Sandra and Ted organised a Car Boot Sale on the Legbourne Community Centre field on a very hot Sunday in July.
The Car Boot Sale drew many stall holders and hundreds of "car booters" and was a resounding success. Many thanks to the helpers and volunteers who did a sterling job.
A total of £763.40 was raised including donations.
Sandra held a Flag Quiz at her Latin American Garden Party and raised a further £25 and £25.60 was collected at the end of year concert at Legbourne Primary School.
We visited Krabi where we saw our 3 orphans and Robert Reynolds. Tirayoot was accompanied by his grandmother and uncle, who they now live with as is their custom after the death of the grandfather. Four year old Tirayoot is a very lively little boy with a likeable personality.
Payayat was also with his grandmother. He is a shy boy, well mannered but rather quiet. We were told that his grandmother keeps a clean home and is always careful to see Payayat is smartly dressed.
Sugunyah is apparently a very clever girl. She has recently sat tests for a scholarship and her sister is of the opinion that she will get one. She is looked after by her older sister and brothers.
We took them to a store in town first for ice-creams, where as is typical of little boys, Tirayoot and Payayat chose the biggest and most colourful on the menu. Then we went shopping. Tirayoot wanted a digger but as the store didn't have one he had to be content with a battery operated elephant. He also chose a couple of shirts, shorts and a hat. Payayat selected a remote controlled car and a Chelsea football kit. Sagunya chose stationary for school - pens, files, folders etc.
We visited the Community Centre which we have sent funding to. Although not quite complete it is a nicely laid out building with large rooms and spacious grounds.
It was good to talk with Robert and to meet the children. The aim of the Foundation is to be able to fund the orphans with sponsorships until they are 18 or leave school to work.
The next day we went to Phi Phi. The island is just as over-crowded with so many new buildings and stalls that it is quite stifling.
The Memorial Wall has been pushed back and the sea view is blocked by shops and stalls but the plaques remain. The flowers and plants have all grown well although it appeared a little over grown. I didn't manage to find out who is responsible for the upkeep of the garden. The area where the reservoir was has been turned into a lovely garden by the Danish community- over 300 bodies were removed from the reservoir following the tsunami.
When we travelled up country to Khao Lak we felt it had been taken over by the Germans and Swedes. We saw the police launch, the tsunami museum and the memorial. The Volunteer Centre is planning to close this year as they feel the Thai's are now able to cope. We went to the Eco Tourism Centre which is now partly funded by the Thai government. We spoke with Kang who used to work at Cape Pakarang Boatyard with Scott. Since Scott left to move on to Vietnam to do more voluntary work the boatyard has been turned into a restaurant. Kang took us to see the NATANDY -Together Forever boat and introduced us to Lim the boat owner.
The Thaikea Furniture Projects have been handed over to the Thais who are still operating them as shops and teaching skills.
In our opinion only the orphans and the Sriphong Phukaoluan Foundation need our support now.
This year Sandra & Ted attended the City of Lincoln Swimming Club Presentation Evening. The Club had played such an important part in Andy and Nat's lives when they were members that we are pleased to be able to give some encouragement to the present generation of young swimmers in the form of the NATANDY Trophies.
It was another fine weather day for the third NATANDY Family Fun Run at Legbourne, when a total of £625 was raised.
It was a wonderful opportunity to meet up once again with some of Nat and Andy's friends. Nine month old Archie McLeish (Stuart and Lucy's baby) was joined on the Fun Walk by two other young friends (James Wishart and Alice Lamb), whose parents were friends of Nat & Andy. Well done to Archie, James and Alice who seemed to survive the course far better than their parents!!! No Stuart, the course had not been extended since last year!
Well done to all those who took part and the band of willing helpers.
Barbara and Roger were delighted to attend the City of Lincoln Pentaqua swimming club presentation evening when the two trophies provided by Andy and Nat's families were awarded for the first time to two young swimmers in recognition of their efforts to overcome difficulties. It was a very noisy evening but it was great to see so many swimmers, young and old, enjoying themselves along with their parents - the true spirit of the swimming family.
Christmas entertainment was provided by The Lydian Choir, conducted by Rotarian Sue Hollingworth at St Lawrence's Church, Scunthorpe. Proceeds from the concert were divided between A Dentaid Project in Honduras and the NATANDY Fund.
Peter and Christine Axe hosted an At Home Lunch, which was well supported by Scunthorpe Rotarians and their partners. Total raised was £360.
The second NATANDY Family Fun Run attracted over 100 entrants - some ran, some jogged, some walked and some sauntered but all had fun on a lovely fine, sunny day.
Each participant was presented with a NATANDY medal. Well done to all who took part and those who worked to make the event such a success - a total of £1297 was raised.
Watch out for the date of the 3rd NATANDY Family Fun Run in 2007.
The organisers of the Uxfest chose the NATANDY Fund as one of the charities to receive funds from the event that took place this year at Islington Academy. This musical festival for the "younger generation" generously donated £120 to the NATANDY Fund.
Just over 100 people gathered at Crowle for the Cheese and Wine Evening hosted by Barbara and Roger. Many friends travelled from as far a field as Stratford-upon-Avon, Sheffield and from all over Lincolnshire to join local people at this fun evening. We were entertained by the St John's Singers from Scunthorpe and Judy Theobald (Editor of Lincolnshire Life Magazine).....and did they make us laugh!!!!
A total of £828.82 was raised for the fund.
WOW - what an evening. Talented musicians, loud music, enthusiastic supporters and friendly, generous people resulted in a total of £1112.65 being raised for the fund.
Billy who played at Andy and Nat's wedding reception, obviously had worked very hard to round up family, friends and fans to support this event. He promised a "fun evening" and that is just what Barbara, Roger, Sandra and Ted had from start to finish.
Our thanks not only go to Billy and his band members but also Paul Johnstone (Function Junction) for having the idea of the gig in the first place, the young group "Undue Noise" - raw talent and the manager of the Troubador Club.
The club presented a cheque for £4,035 to the NATANDY Fund following their Swimathon event. In recognition of the huge amount raised by the club and the important part Pentaqua had played in Andy and Nat's teenage years, we decided to name our second long tail fishing boat NATANDY - Pentaqua, Lincoln UK.
At the presentation evening two NATANDY Trophies, funded by Andy and Nat's families, were handed over to the club to be presented annually to a junior and a senior member for "special personal achievement."
Barbara spoke to the Brigg Inner Wheel at their International Meeting about the work of the NATANDY Fund and received £100.
Debbie Melhuish (a friend of Natalie's) and friend Grace took part in the Resolution Asset Management Women's 10K run held in Glasgow. 14,963 women took part this year and Debbie and Grace completed it in 65mins 40 secs without stopping!! Well done them! Between them they have raised almost £400 for the NATANDY Fund, what a wonderful achievement. You can see them in the centre of the photo wearing baseball caps.
Judith Drury, manager of the Moore's Court Retirement Homes added to the amount the residents raised by taking part in the Friskney Half Marathon. The run took place on a cold and windy Sunday morning and her fantastic effort raised £200 as well as seeing her collect the 2nd prize in her age group. Well done Judith.
Members of both families and some of Andy and Nat's friends were delighted to be able to attend two of the sponsored swim sessions organised by the swimming club where Andy and Nat first met. At the main session in February some 60 swimmers, parents and friends took part in the event, when over 200 kilometres was swum. Andy's brother Stuart took to the water along with old swim friends, although more chit chat took place than swimming!!!! Well done Paul and Mark for your valiant efforts!!!!
Not to be left out the children who attend The Learn to Swim sessions also took part in a sponsored swim a few weeks later.
Members of the Swallownest Baptist Church in Sheffield held a coffee morning and a total of £220 was raised.
Members of the Marlborough Road Methodist Church in Banbury also held a coffee morning and raised £1070.
Heulwen Marriott, who organised the coffee morning said "the atmosphere was very special - the eldest stallholder was in her eighties and the youngest were Brownies."
27 Jan 2006 - NATANDY fund total currently stands at £10,622.78! A fantastic effort so far.
Early in 2005 members of the Linkage Community Trust in Skegness took part in a 4 mile Beach Walk from Skegness to Ingomells raising £608. After reading about the NATANDY Fund they kindly donated the £608 to the fund.
The families of Andy and Nat attended the 1st Anniversary memorial service held on the island of Phi Phi, remembering all those who died in the tragedy. Ribbons were tied to all the trees on the island, and in the evening thousands of traditional Thai floating lanterns were lit and released in the night sky - Very moving and an amazing experience we'll never forget!
More details about the day can be found at www.ppprincess.com, the website of the Princess resort where Nat & Andy were staying when the tsunami struck.
Andy & Nat were both very keen swimmers and we have chosen shades of blue for our NATANDY Fund silicon wrist bands with the message "Natandy Fund Together forever."


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Night of the Wolf – Late Phases
Directors: Adrian Garcia Bogliano
Screenplay: Eric Stolze
Starring: Nick Damici, Ethan Embry, Lance Guest, Erin Cummings, Tom Noonan
BBFC Classification: 15
A blind Vietnam veteran, Ambrose, moves into a retirement community (Crescent Bay) on the edge of some woods and soon becomes aware of some rather strange occurrences; well, that's a bit of an understatement since his neighbour is brutally murdered the very first night he's there and he ends up fighting off something big and hairy; the thing only being driven away when he shoots at it, but not before nearly killing his dog.
Obviously his visiting son and others living in the community think it was probably an animal of some kind, but Ambrose has experienced some weird stuff in his life and thinks the culprit might be something a little more supernatural; his suspicions nudged into overdrive by the full moon. As the bodies start piling up our crusty old hero starts digging a big hole in his front garden, getting into good physical shape and practicing his combat skills with a sharpened spade!
As Ambrose's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, and his personality more aggressive, the local community starts to shun him and it becomes apparent that he's not welcome there. But somewhat ironically, he might also turn out to be the retirement community's only hope against a force of super-nature that seems to have only one thing on its mind – human flesh!
Late Phases is a well-made and very satisfying werewolf film, in that it takes a well-trodden concept and makes it seem fresh by having its main protagonist be such an interesting and unusual character. It was very refreshing to see a pensioner (and a blind one at that) taking on a mythical creature. Ambrose, played brilliantly by Nick Damici, really helps to anchor the story in reality and his cantankerous nature seems fitting for a man who's recently lost his wife and now his other best friend – Shadow, the dog.
The film also has a lot to say about small-minded communities, about the older generation making sacrifices for the young, and about 'fitting-in'. Also about how people judge others on their disabilities, not 'seeing' how sometimes these same disabilities can make those people's other senses so much more refined.
The film is nicely shot and makes really good use of light in its set-ups. There are some nice slow-pans and pull-out shots, which really complement the story being told. Also of note is the music by composer Wojiech Golczewski who has really enhanced the overall tone of the film.
And this being a werewolf film, I feel that I should comment too on the transformation effects, which I have to say are excellent, a little reminiscent of A Company of Wolves where the wolf is trapped on the inside of the human's body and literally breaks out, tearing the flesh from within.
Overall I would definitely recommend Late Phases, not only to fans of creature features, but also to fans of films featuring likeable curmudgeons who finally redeem themselves by saving the day, even if they do come out with lines like: 'Look after your vegetable' to a woman whose husband is very sick, and living inside an 'iron lung'!
Night of the Wolf – Late Phases has been released on DVD and is being distributed by Metrodome and Ravenbanner. Extras on the review disc were a few trailers for upcoming releases including The Battery and Odd Thomas, a making of documentary (14 mins), which has various talking heads and demos of the special effects behind the scenes, and if you can't get enough of the sfx stuff then check out the featurette (28 mins) solely about special effects, which goes into quite a lot of detail.
Night of the Wolf - Late Phases
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After a lengthy stint as a print journalist, Justin now works as a TV and film producer for Bazooka Bunny. He's always been interested in genre films and TV and has continued to work in that area in his new day-job. His written work has appeared in the darker recesses of the internet and in various niche publications, including ITNOW, The Darkside, Is it Uncut?, Impact and Deranged. When he's not running around on set, or sat hunched over a sticky, crumb-laden keyboard, he's paying good money to have people in pyjamas try and kick him repeatedly in the face.
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A bit too dreary,
But quite well put together
With a grimy charm.
— David Brook

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We would like a "new look" for our logo. Recognition is still important for our 7 years in business but we are not adverse to looking at something entirely new.
We're looking for a little "cleaner" look for our logo as we redesign our website. We have a very high repeat customer business and have had a "personal touch" feel for our customers (at least that's what they tell us we're known for).
- We're open to a new style. We want a very "classy" "professional" look. It also needs to include the ".com"
- Open to new Ideas.


There are many countries from the eu that also follow the system of value-added tax. Even though the language employed in the vat invoice might differ in addition to vat rates, the system followed is almost the same. This list of countries within the European Union that have adopted the system of vat are Estonia, Denmark, Bulgaria, Ireland, Latvia, Poland, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, Hungary, Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Slovenia, Austria, Netherlands, Greece, Germany, France, Romania, Malta, Lithuania, and Cyprus. Some territories in this list of eu countries have however opted to stay out from the vat gambit. You can go to the hmrc vat or hm revenue and customs web site to read about such territories.
One major advantage you have when importing goods from such eu countries is any vat which you may have paid in the particular country may be refunded to your account by that country once you apply for a vat reclaim. This procedure can be handled by an expert vat agent who has offices in the United Kingdom as well as in other countries from where your imports take place. In addition, if you have attended trade events inside a eu country and also have paid vat for the very same then such vat amounts may also be recovered back. This vat refund can surely help shore up your business bottom line while suitably cutting your product costs.
If you hire an expert vat, customs duties, and excise duties agent then that agent can also help calculate sales vat rates as well as file your vat returns in the stipulated time period. Vat rates in the United Kingdom range from 17.5% for standard vat rates to 5% for reduced vat rates to zero vat rates for specific services and products. There are also specific services and products which are vat exempt. The hmrc website offers the detailed list of such services and products that are split up into 14,000 classifications.
In order to claim a vat refund you will have to preserve and submit all original vat documents together with your vat certificate too. While procedures and language in several countries might pose problems, a vat agent amply trained in various vat systems must be able to recover your hard earned cash back to your bank account. There are also different deadlines in different eu countries for filing for a vat reclaim and therefore having an in-depth understanding of eu vat and uk vat rules will definitely offer a distinct benefit to both you and your business.
If you want to import goods or services into the UK then choosing eu countries that follow vat would offer several distinct advantages. Having the list of eu countries that follow vat can certainly help reduce costs and also offer ease of operation as the system for paying and collecting vat would be the same in all these countries.


TL;DR - is there hope for someone on the bottom 50% of her class to get into a reputable LLM program?
So here's a little something about me.
I used to be a consistent honor student from grade school until college. I even graduated with Latin Honors from the undisputed top university in our country.
However, when I got into law school, things started to go downhill for me. Ironically, I was no longer as disciplined as I was in my earlier years. I would even end up unintentionally (or intentionally?) maximizing my absences ("free cuts" as we call it, the number of times you are allowed to be absent in any subject). I still got decent grades -- low, but enough to maintain the required academic standing. A thing about my law school: as one of the top law schools in our country, with consistently one of the highest passing rates and with the most number of bar topnotchers, mortality rate is pretty high. For example, about 20% of freshmen don't make it to sophomore year. Even seniors on their last year can get kicked out. Even with my far from brilliant academic performance in the law school (read: I was never part of the honor roll), I still managed to finish the course on time. Even if I flunked two subjects in the process.
Despite the fact that I'm in the bottom 50% of our class, having graduated from my law school still opened doors for me when I was applying for a job. I still got job offers from reputable law firms.
But I highly suspect that getting an LLM abroad (say, UK, Australia, Canada, or the US) would be an entirely different ball game. Especially since I'm coming from a developing country in Asia. And inasmuch as I'd love to get a scholarship, it might take a miracle for me to get one. (Though I'm not one to give up on prayers. Wishing is free, after all).
Given my aforementioned background, is there still any chance that I'd get accepted to an LLM in a reputable school in the above-mentioned countries? I badly want to make up for my lackluster performance in law school. Some self-vindication of sorts. I fell short of my expectations. I did poorly. And I badly want to make up for it.
Thoughts?? Comments?? Would really appreciate it. Thank you!
I was in the lower 50%. I was admitted into Georgetown, Michigan, Columbia, Berkeley and UPenn and received a scholarship in a couple of them. My advice to you: Try!
A good letter of motivation, resume, recommandations weigh in my opinion much more than mere grades.
If you have meh grades but still manage to have a good resume, good schools, good professional experience, a lot of motivation (I always insist on the motivation and how people reading your application need to feel your motivation) etc, you definitely have your chances.


I read recently in the Sentinel that the Pajaro Valley Unified School District will no longer employ drug dogs as a tool to ensure that secondary schools are free from illegal substances, including alcohol, marijuana, heroin, methamphetamines and explosives.
As the first PVUSD school administrator who employed drug dogs on campus (at New School from 1997-2008), I completely understand the concerns of false positives and resulting embarrassment of students. However, parents and students may not be aware of three issues that were not mentioned in the school board discussion.
First, addicts and alcoholics are among us. Most of us have seen a friend or family member on the path of self-destruction. These people were once teens who were experimenting. Most of them never got caught when buying, selling, or using at school. Once out of school, most addicts progress in usage and spend a few decades destroying their lives before they (often through law enforcement) hit bottom and confront their addictions. High school is the perfect time to intervene and force the issue. Many stoned students believe they are doing fine because they are still in school. They just think that the teachers and others who bother them are "haters." An addicted student is headed for an unhappy life, and we owe them a shot at an early intervention.
At New School, once my identified students were confronted with the reality that they could not use drugs or be loaded at their job (school), they could either get clean or be referred to a treatment program, where they worked on sobriety and gaining a greater understanding of the consequences of their addiction. When this happens at 17 instead of 47, they have a better shot at self-knowledge and sobriety, and society at large is spared a lot of disruption.
The second reason that we need drug dogs in our toolkit to ensure schools fulfill their academic mandate is that substance abuse (specifically marijuana) is clearly linked to a reduced ability to learn. There is very little reason to have a loaded student in class, since they are unlikely to be learning anything academic. In fact, research indicates that marijuana use has permanent negative effects on the adolescent brain. We cannot tolerate students hurting themselves while in our custody.
The third reason for using drug dogs to ensure a clean campus is that students who are under the influence are a terrible disruption to education, being much more likely to be involved in violent incidents. Besides causing disruptions, many students are just not intellectually present. I have sat in classes in all three of the PVUSD comprehensive high schools, and I can report that many classes (mostly 9th-10thgrades) have students sleeping or "zoned out" in the back. Unfortunately, some teachers have implicit understandings with their underperforming students that "I won't bother you if you don't bother me." so students are free to check out as long as they are not disruptive. These students are being cheated. Their behavior is a cry for help, and we should use all the resources available to help them.
Today our children and schools are under assault by illegal substances, and antisocial (e.g. gang) behavior, and we must stand strong in our support of safe, academic school environments.
Don Eggleston was a teacher and administrator for 35 years in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Cabrillo College. His experience ranges from K-14, and he was co-founder of New School, an alternative high school.


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/* include/gssrpc/rename.h */
/*
 * Copyright (C) 2004 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Export of this software from the United States of America may
 *   require a specific license from the United States Government.
 *   It is the responsibility of any person or organization contemplating
 *   export to obtain such a license before exporting.
 *
 * WITHIN THAT CONSTRAINT, permission to use, copy, modify, and
 * distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose and
 * without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright
 * notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright notice and
 * this permission notice appear in supporting documentation, and that
 * the name of M.I.T. not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining
 * to distribution of the software without specific, written prior
 * permission.  Furthermore if you modify this software you must label
 * your software as modified software and not distribute it in such a
 * fashion that it might be confused with the original M.I.T. software.
 * M.I.T. makes no representations about the suitability of
 * this software for any purpose.  It is provided "as is" without express
 * or implied warranty.
 */

/*
 *
 * Namespace mangling for various purposes.
 *
 * Symbols in the object code need to be renamed to not conflict with
 * an OS-provided RPC implementation.  Without renaming, the conflicts
 * can cause problems with things like RPC-enabled NSS
 * implementations.
 *
 * Symbols in headers should not conflict with implementation-reserved
 * namespace (prefixes "_[A-Z_]" for any purpose; prefix "_"
 * for file scope identifiers and tag names), or unnecessarily impinge
 * on user namespace.
 *
 * The renaming of the header directory is done to avoid problems when
 * the OS header files include <rpc/foo.h> and might get ours instead.
 * OS vendors should replace all the <gssrpc/foo.h> inclusions with
 * <rpc/foo.h> inclusions, as appropriate.  Additionally, vendors
 * should probably put some symbols into the implementation namespace.
 *
 * For example, inclusion protection should change from "GSSRPC_*_H"
 * to "_RPC_*_H", struct tags should get "__" prefixes, etc.
 *
 * This implementation reserves the object code prefix "gssrpc_".
 * External names in the RPC API not beginning with "_" get renamed
 * with the prefix "gssrpc_" via #define, e.g., "foo" -> "gssrpc_foo".
 * External names in the RPC API beginning with "_" get textually
 * rewritten, with "#if 0"-disabled #defines mapping them back to
 * their original forms, e.g., "_foo" is rewrittten to "gssrpc__foo"
 * in the original files, with an unused "#define gssrpc__foo _foo"
 * here.
 */

#ifndef GSSRPC_RENAME_H
#define GSSRPC_RENAME_H

/* auth.h */

#define xdr_des_block		gssrpc_xdr_des_block

#define authany_wrap		gssrpc_authany_wrap
#define authany_unwrap		gssrpc_authany_unwrap

#define authunix_create		gssrpc_authunix_create
#define authunix_create_default	gssrpc_authunix_create_default
#define authnone_create		gssrpc_authnone_create
#define authdes_create		gssrpc_authdes_create
#define xdr_opaque_auth		gssrpc_xdr_opaque_auth

#if 0
#define gssrpc__null_auth	_null_auth
#endif

/* auth_gss.c */

#define auth_debug_gss		gssrpc_auth_debug_gss
#define misc_debug_gss		gssrpc_misc_debug_gss

/* auth_gss.h */

#define xdr_rpc_gss_buf		gssrpc_xdr_rpc_gss_buf
#define xdr_rpc_gss_cred	gssrpc_xdr_rpc_gss_cred
#define xdr_rpc_gss_init_args	gssrpc_xdr_rpc_gss_init_args
#define xdr_rpc_gss_init_res	gssrpc_xdr_rpc_gss_init_res
#define xdr_rpc_gss_data	gssrpc_xdr_rpc_gss_data
#define xdr_rpc_gss_wrap_data	gssrpc_xdr_rpc_gss_wrap_data
#define xdr_rpc_gss_unwrap_data	gssrpc_xdr_rpc_gss_unwrap_data

#define authgss_create		gssrpc_authgss_create
#define authgss_create_default	gssrpc_authgss_create_default
#define authgss_get_private_data	gssrpc_authgss_get_private_data
#define authgss_service		gssrpc_authgss_service

#ifdef GSSRPC__IMPL
#define log_debug		gssrpc_log_debug
#define log_status		gssrpc_log_status
#define	log_hexdump		gssrpc_log_hexdump
#endif

/* auth_gssapi.c */

#define auth_debug_gssapi	gssrpc_auth_debug_gssapi
#define misc_debug_gssapi	gssrpc_misc_debug_gssapi

/* auth_gssapi.h */

#define xdr_gss_buf		gssrpc_xdr_gss_buf
#define xdr_authgssapi_creds	gssrpc_xdr_authgssapi_creds
#define xdr_authgssapi_init_arg	gssrpc_xdr_authgssapi_init_arg
#define xdr_authgssapi_init_res	gssrpc_xdr_authgssapi_init_res

#define auth_gssapi_wrap_data	gssrpc_auth_gssapi_wrap_data
#define auth_gssapi_unwrap_data	gssrpc_auth_gssapi_unwrap_data
#define auth_gssapi_create	gssrpc_auth_gssapi_create
#define auth_gssapi_create_default	gssrpc_auth_gssapi_create_default
#define auth_gssapi_display_status	gssrpc_auth_gssapi_display_status
#define auth_gssapi_seal_seq	gssrpc_auth_gssapi_seal_seq
#define auth_gssapi_unseal_seq	gssrpc_auth_gssapi_unseal_seq

#define svcauth_gssapi_set_names	gssrpc_svcauth_gssapi_set_names
#define svcauth_gssapi_unset_names	gssrpc_svcauth_gssapi_unset_names
#define svcauth_gssapi_set_log_badauth_func	gssrpc_svcauth_gssapi_set_log_badauth_func
#define svcauth_gssapi_set_log_badauth2_func	gssrpc_svcauth_gssapi_set_log_badauth2_func
#define svcauth_gssapi_set_log_badverf_func	gssrpc_svcauth_gssapi_set_log_badverf_func
#define svcauth_gssapi_set_log_miscerr_func	gssrpc_svcauth_gssapi_set_log_miscerr_func

#define svcauth_gss_set_log_badauth_func	gssrpc_svcauth_gss_set_log_badauth_func
#define svcauth_gss_set_log_badauth2_func	gssrpc_svcauth_gss_set_log_badauth2_func
#define svcauth_gss_set_log_badverf_func	gssrpc_svcauth_gss_set_log_badverf_func
#define svcauth_gss_set_log_miscerr_func	gssrpc_svcauth_gss_set_log_miscerr_func

/* auth_unix.h */

#define xdr_authunix_parms	gssrpc_xdr_authunix_parms

/* clnt.h */

#define clntraw_create		gssrpc_clntraw_create
#define clnt_create		gssrpc_clnt_create
#define clnttcp_create		gssrpc_clnttcp_create
#define clntudp_create		gssrpc_clntudp_create
#define clntudp_bufcreate	gssrpc_clntudp_bufcreate
#define clnt_pcreateerror	gssrpc_clnt_pcreateerror
#define clnt_spcreateerror	gssrpc_clnt_spcreateerror
#define clnt_perrno		gssrpc_clnt_perrno
#define clnt_perror		gssrpc_clnt_perror
#define clnt_sperror		gssrpc_clnt_sperror
/* XXX do we need to rename the struct? */
#define rpc_createerr		gssrpc_rpc_createrr
#define clnt_sperrno		gssrpc_clnt_sperrno

/* pmap_clnt.h */

#define pmap_set		gssrpc_pmap_set
#define pmap_unset		gssrpc_pmap_unset
#define pmap_getmaps		gssrpc_pmap_getmaps
#define pmap_rmtcall		gssrpc_pmap_rmtcall
#define clnt_broadcast		gssrpc_clnt_broadcast
#define pmap_getport		gssrpc_pmap_getport

/* pmap_prot.h */

#define xdr_pmap		gssrpc_xdr_pmap
#define xdr_pmaplist		gssrpc_xdr_pmaplist

/* pmap_rmt.h */

#define xdr_rmtcall_args	gssrpc_xdr_rmtcall_args
#define xdr_rmtcallres		gssrpc_xdr_rmtcallres

/* rpc.h */

#define get_myaddress		gssrpc_get_myaddress
#define bindresvport		gssrpc_bindresvport
#define bindresvport_sa		gssrpc_bindresvport_sa
#define callrpc			gssrpc_callrpc
#define getrpcport		gssrpc_getrpcport

#if 0
#define gssrpc__rpc_getdtablesize	_rpc_getdtablesize
#endif

/* rpc_msg.h */

#define xdr_callmsg		gssrpc_xdr_callmsg
#define xdr_callhdr		gssrpc_xdr_callhdr
#define xdr_replymsg		gssrpc_xdr_replymsg
#define xdr_accepted_reply	gssrpc_xdr_accepted_reply
#define xdr_rejected_reply	gssrpc_xdr_rejected_reply

#if 0
#define gssrpc__seterr_reply	_seterr_reply
#endif

/* svc.h */

#define svc_register		gssrpc_svc_register
#define registerrpc             gssrpc_registerrpc
#define svc_unregister		gssrpc_svc_unregister
#define xprt_register		gssrpc_xprt_register
#define xprt_unregister		gssrpc_xprt_unregister

#define svc_sendreply		gssrpc_svc_sendreply
#define svcerr_decode		gssrpc_svcerr_decode
#define svcerr_weakauth		gssrpc_svcerr_weakauth
#define svcerr_noproc		gssrpc_svcerr_noproc
#define svcerr_progvers		gssrpc_svcerr_progvers
#define svcerr_auth		gssrpc_svcerr_auth
#define svcerr_noprog		gssrpc_svcerr_noprog
#define svcerr_systemerr	gssrpc_svcerr_systemerr

#define svc_maxfd		gssrpc_svc_maxfd
#define svc_fdset		gssrpc_svc_fdset
#define svc_fds			gssrpc_svc_fds

#define rpctest_service		gssrpc_rpctest_service

#define svc_getreq		gssrpc_svc_getreq
#define svc_getreqset		gssrpc_svc_getreqset
#define svc_getreqset2		gssrpc_svc_getreqset2
#define svc_run			gssrpc_svc_run

#define svcraw_create		gssrpc_svcraw_create

#define svcudp_create		gssrpc_svcudp_create
#define svcudp_bufcreate	gssrpc_svcudp_bufcreate
#define svcudp_enablecache	gssrpc_svcudp_enablecache

#define svctcp_create		gssrpc_svctcp_create

#define svcfd_create            gssrpc_svcfd_create

/* svc_auth.h */

#define svc_auth_none_ops	gssrpc_svc_auth_none_ops
#define svc_auth_gssapi_ops	gssrpc_svc_auth_gssapi_ops
#define svc_auth_gss_ops	gssrpc_svc_auth_gss_ops

#define svcauth_gss_set_svc_name	gssrpc_svcauth_gss_set_svc_name
#define svcauth_gss_get_principal	gssrpc_svcauth_gss_get_principal

#if 0
#define gssrpc__authenticate	_authenticate
#define gssrpc__svcauth_none	_svcauth_none
#define gssrpc__svcauth_unix	_svcauth_unix
#define gssrpc__svcauth_short	_svcauth_short
#define gssrpc__svcauth_gssapi	_svcauth_gssapi
#define gssrpc__svcauth_gss	_svcauth_gss
#endif

/* svc_auth_gss.c */

#define svc_debug_gss		gssrpc_svc_debug_gss

/* svc_auth_gssapi.c */

#define svc_debug_gssapi	gssrpc_svc_debug_gssapi

/* svc_auth_none.c */

#define svc_auth_none		gssrpc_svc_auth_none

/* xdr.h */

#define xdr_void	gssrpc_xdr_void
#define xdr_int		gssrpc_xdr_int
#define xdr_u_int	gssrpc_xdr_u_int
#define xdr_long	gssrpc_xdr_long
#define xdr_u_long	gssrpc_xdr_u_long
#define xdr_short	gssrpc_xdr_short
#define xdr_u_short	gssrpc_xdr_u_short
#define xdr_bool	gssrpc_xdr_bool
#define xdr_enum	gssrpc_xdr_enum
#define xdr_array	gssrpc_xdr_array
#define xdr_bytes	gssrpc_xdr_bytes
#define xdr_opaque	gssrpc_xdr_opaque
#define xdr_string	gssrpc_xdr_string
#define xdr_union	gssrpc_xdr_union
#define xdr_char	gssrpc_xdr_char
#define xdr_u_char	gssrpc_xdr_u_char
#define xdr_vector	gssrpc_xdr_vector
#define xdr_float	gssrpc_xdr_float
#define xdr_double	gssrpc_xdr_double
#define xdr_reference	gssrpc_xdr_reference
#define xdr_pointer	gssrpc_xdr_pointer
#define xdr_wrapstring	gssrpc_xdr_wrapstring
#define xdr_free	gssrpc_xdr_free

#define xdr_sizeof	gssrpc_xdr_sizeof

#define xdr_netobj	gssrpc_xdr_netobj
#define xdr_int32	gssrpc_xdr_int32
#define xdr_u_int32	gssrpc_xdr_u_int32

#define xdralloc_create		gssrpc_xdralloc_create
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it may be one of the most awaited films in recent times but rangoon is a royal misfire. within minutes of the movie's beginning, you realise the promise of a heart-wrenching period drama was a farce -- a set-up to promote a self-indulgent film that doesn't know what it wants to be. the director vishal bhardwaj has desperately tried to play to the gallery, and has miserably failed. the film's plot, set in the 1930s, is thin. producer and former action star rusi billimoria (saif ali khan) is the friend, patron and lover of miss julia (kangana ranaut) -- an orphan he bought for rs 1000. julia, inspired from the iconic fearless nadia, is a top action star when the second world war begins. she is exuberant, slightly cynical and keeps repeating, 'bloody hell' – only that her character is grating enough for the audience to say it back to her. julia seems to be taking a cue from the top western heroines of the 1940s, but her feminism isn't liberating and appears to be solely driven to prove the adage that beautiful women are dumb. she accidentally gets trapped in the beautiful jungles of arunachal pradesh with cocky jamadar nawab malik (shahid kapoor), the third vertex of the love triangle. he has been a war prisoner and serves in the queen's army. there's little more to malik than his deliberately hardened expressions and rippling muscles. until this point, rangoon appears to be reaching a point where it could be called a 'love story in the backdrop of war.' but it turns out to be a tug-of-war, between the bhardwaj who made maqbool and omkara and the bhardwaj who made matru ki bijli ka mandola and haider. shahid always gets good roles in vishal bhardwaj's films. two stage coordinators comment on everyone from hitler to churchill like om puri and naseeruddin shah did in maqbool. in another instance, the sound of a train engine transforms into a song like 'aao na' from haider. but it also wants to play with symbols like the 'pink buffalo' in matru ki bijli ka mandola. some scenes ever appear to take a leaf out of mad max: fury road. this confusion crawls on to the actors' faces, especially saif ali khan, whose seriousness is only pierced by stunts that belong to sajid khan films. probably he was hoping for another omkara, but all he has got is more intense rustom. saif eturns as a rich film producer in rangoon. everything boils down to kangana ranaut's julia and her antics. she is undoubtedly a rock solid performer, because if there is one actor who shines despite odd writing, it's her. she is terrific as a theatrics-loving stuntwoman. the poor script never lets julia reach her pinnacle but she steals the show even with small scenes – her sitting on saif's thigh on a slight signal and then defying him seconds later, her monologue on being a kept – but the meandering story loses too much steam too quickly.
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rangoon movie haunts in unlikely fashion and while the director most straightforward picture. like a song and dance troupe trampling all over a map of europe to tell their own fractured,jokes, or an old man cosily swilling wine after having faked his own death. rangoon may be direct,but it is never obvious.
rangoon is an upcoming indian hindi language drama film, directed by vishal bhardwaj and produced by sajid nadiadwala and viacom 18 motion pictures. the project is a period film set during world war ii ( 1939 - 1945 ) and supposedly portrays the life and times of mary ann evans aka fearless nadia, bollywood's 1st original stunt-woman still remembered for her fiery role in the movie hunterwali.


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This post documents the research that was used to create the visualisation found on our gallery page. Before checking out this post you might want to familiarize yourself with a few other precursory posts, including the history behind the Shrine of the Hunters. If you wish to know more about research at Çatalhöyük, you can also find site reports from the current excavations here.
Modelling 'The Shrine of the Hunters' (Also known as F.V.I).
The site of Çatalhöyük boasts a very particular style of structure and one of the immediate observations that emerged from looking at photographs of the background (And also visiting personally) of both the site and F.V.I itself is that the architecture boasts a very naturalistic feel, a factor mentioned by Ian Hodder in his introduction to the 1994 season, "There are almost no true right angles and the feeling is of an organic, cellular agglomeration of buildings over time rather than a unified planned layout" (Hodder 1994). It was therefore very important that this style was represented in 3DS Max as closely and effectively as possible and one of the main challenges behind creating the room was achieving this look. Usually, when working with 3D software, creating the basic geometry especially in regards to standard architecture (doors/windows/walls etc) is a fairly straight forward process and 3DS Max in particular is very good at creating this kind of model from basic poly modelling as many of the tools that are native to the program have been built around constructing everyday buildings and common workflows like using AutoCAD plans for example etc. Traditionally, to do this very basic poly modelling techniques are used and to add believable details modifiers such as chamfer are applied to create a natural rounding effect on edges and hard corners.
The image above shows an example of applying such a modifier and its influence on the linear features of a model. Of course, this was an option for the F.V.I room, but one of the drawbacks of using the chamfer command is that it can often become quite messy to deal with when models begin to become complicated in their design and once committed it was found to be somewhat inflexible. Although you can use modifiers like edit poly to separate it out to a layer to keep it in the stack, this is often used as a representational tool once the core form of a model is finalised, to quickly keep multiple iterations viable and often when working with complicated models it is common to need to go back into the initial editable poly base input and making changes at this level can adversely effect other modifiers on top.
Alternatively, Turbo-smoothing provides a framework for a very natural mesh based on the subdivision of polygons using constrained edges and outside of sculpting programs is a standard workflow for creating very complicated and organic geometry in 3DS Max. It is mainly beneficial because it allows control over the level of detail and can be refined down at multiple levels using a low underlying level of geometry that can be freely edited without negative results to modifiers above it in the stack. Traditionally, the trade-off to using this technique (Unless you are using Pixars method of open subdivision that has been included in 3DS Max 2015) is that it requires more attention to detail than using modifiers like chamfering and one of the requirements for a successfully smoothed mesh is a strict understanding of polygon modelling, due to a requirement for four-sided faces. This requires a tight, organised network of edges to pinch certain parts of the mesh and tell it how to create soft edges, which can often be very time-consuming and fiddly. If you want some very detailed insights into applying this kind of approach to modelling smoothed surface it is advised that you to check out Grant Warwicks work on mastering hard surface modelling.
Smoothing was especially important in achieving the organic nature of certain elements from within the room, such as the oven and the recessed paneling (below). It is clear from looking at the modelling how useful being able to merge the walls, floors and platforms together is in recreating the homogeneous nature of the architecture.
To create the wicker baskets, splines were created to flesh out the basic shapes of the interlocking wicker and then copied/arrayed along the z-axis until enough were present to create a basket. These were then made visible both to render and in the view-port, which allowed the adjustment of size for the thickness and height. Individual vertices were then broken and manually varied to create the effect of pieces of wicker that stuck out from the basketry and as a final step a 3×3 FFD box was applied to the whole object. This allowed for the widening of the middle part of the object and overlayed a secondary cage that was used to influence modifications, such as tapering.
In a similar fashion to the baskets, renderable splines were used to create the basic shape of the wicker ceiling. These were then copied using snap commands until they ran the length of the room and then welded together to create one singular long piece of wicker. These pieces were then arrayed until they created an entire network for the roof and everything was connected into a single spline, which then allowed the roof hole to be cut out very simply from the spline vertices. The wooden beams were simple cylinders that met the length of the room and had enough resolution to have noise modifiers applied and then varied across each object. This can be done manually, or through using maxscript using the following command on copies, or references: for obj in (selection as array) do (obj.modifiers [#Noise].seed = random 0 100). Small pieces of plaster were modeled onto the ends of the beams (see below), this was to mimic the effect of the plaster merging with the wood, as is often found in this style of construction. Small details like this are what really add a convincing element to models as it helps to break up the perfection that is usually seen in basic cgi.
The ladder was created using a combination of the two techniques detailed above, first cylinders were created for the beams and then renderable splines were created from the loops around the shafts. A good way to do this quickly is by using the 'create shape' function in the editable poly 'edges' sub-object roll-out (Press 2 when you have an editable poly selected to enter this). Torus knot primitives were then added to the back of the ropes and splines created for the hanging pieces (See below). Much of the other objects in the scene were created using standard poly modelling techniques, the skins were fleshed out using planes that were then extruded out/shelled to give depth and provided with constraining edges so that they could be smoothed from the image references.
Finally, to create the dust a particle cloud was created using a cylinder emitter around the opening in the roof. These were facing type, a selection that is always perpendicular to the camera and had a gravity binding applied to them to mimic the gentle effect of them floating around. There was quite a lot of chaotic variation applied to them in terms of direction and speed to create the effect and to make sure they were fully in the flow of things they began their emission 30 frames before the beginning of the animation period.
I hope you have enjoyed the first part of this multi post breakdown of the Shrine of the Hunters. In the next part of this series, textures and materials behind the objects shown in this post will be explored, specifically in relation to the recreation of murals found throughout this structure. Further posts will also examine why certain choices were made regarding interior fixtures.


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