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By Greg Haymes	 On May 15, 2013
Monster bassist George Porter, Jr. (of the mighty, mighty Meters) is headed into Red Square in Albany on Friday June 21 with his band Runnin' Pardners. The McLovins will open. Meanwhile, the absolutely charming Canadian vocal group Chic Gamine – who described their sound as "the '60s girl-group vibe all grown up and living in a new century" – make their Nippertown debut on Friday, June 28, in support of their debut album Closer. Olivia Quillio opens the show.
Up-and-coming Jamaican dancehall artists Konshens and Serani will be teaming up for a double-bill at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany on Friday, May 31. Tickets are $40. Also at the Armory on Saturday, May 25, is the Mario Party Mini Tour featuring headliners Tantrum Desire and S3RL. Tickets are $19.99 and $24.99 in advance; $30 at the door.
The Bearsville Theater in Woodstock has pumped out a batch of good new shows recently, including the CD release party for Lindsey Webster & the Gigantic Ass Band at 9pm on Friday, May 31 ($10); British rockers Et Tu Brucé at 9pm on Friday, June 19 ($15); Katrin Roush at 9pm on Thursday June 20 ($10); the Gabe Butterfield Band with Kal David at 9pm on Thursday, June 27 ($20); Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason at 9pm on Friday, July 12 ($35, $50 & $60); CKS at 9pm on Friday, July 19 ($15 in advance; $20 at the door); the marvelous, genre-bending singer-songwriter-cellist Ben Sollee at 9pm on Saturday, July 20 ($20); and guitar master Albert Lee at 9pm on Friday, August 30 ($30).
Also down in Woodstock, Phil Lesh & the Terrapin Family Band will be the special guests with the Midnight Ramble Band at Levon Helm Studios' Midnight Ramble on Saturday, June 8. And for the Midnight Ramble on Saturday, 22, Tracey Bonham and the Dirt Farmer Band will perform.
Tom Keifer roars into the Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park at 8pm on Friday, June 8, showcasing Cinderella classics and songs from his solo debut The Way Life Goes. Tickets are $17 in advance; $20 at the door; and will go on sale at 10am on Friday (May 17).
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington has added a couple of new concerts to its calendar. Singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Marc Cohn will team up for a double-bill at 8pm on Thursday, July 25 ($48, $63 & $83), while the husband-and-wife team of John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey will bring along guitar great Bucky Pizzarelli as their special guest for their concert at 8pm on Saturday, December 28 ($25, $60 & $80; VIP tickets including post-show reception $100).
The adventurous improvisational duo of legenary free-jazz saxophonist Joe McPhee and drum explorer Chris Corsano will team up for an adventurous, improvisational duo performance at the Spring Street Gallery in Saratoga Springs at 8pm on Wednesday, May 29. Tickets for the Joe McPhee-Chris Corsano Duo are available on a sliding scale from $6-10.
There's no official word yet form the folk at Vapor in Saratoga Springs, but according to Eddie Money's website, he'll be rolling back into town for another Nippertown performance on Wednesday, July 24. Anybody surprised? That's what we thought… Stay tuned for details.
New to the schedule for the Wood Theater in Glens Falls are the improv sketch comedy of the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company at 8pm on Saturday, August 23 ($23) and the Glenn Miller Orchestra at 7:30pm on Thursday, September 3 ($49.50).
CH-CH-CH-CHANGES: Falling in Reverse has dropped off Tuesday night's (May 21) bill at the Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park for family reasons. The will go on with Hollywood Undead and American Fangs.
OPENERS: Local 518 singer-songwriter Erin Harkes will be opening for Eric Burdon at The Egg in Albany at 8pm on Sunday (May 19). Tickets are $34.50, $44.50 & $54.50 … Kim Richey will be joining Nick Lowe as his opening act, when he lands at Club Helsinki in Hudson at 8pm on Wednesday, August 21. Tickets are $45.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: According to their website, veteran '60s art-rockers the Zombies are headed into town for a free concert at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Hmmm…
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A cappella vocal group and winners of season three of NBC-TV's "The Sing-Off," Pentatonix are bringing their instrument-free music to The Egg in Albany this summer. Tickets went on sale to the general public this morning priced at $27 in advance.
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The gluten free diet involves totally eliminating the ingesting of all items containing the proteins found in wheat, rye, barley and the many related grains. Before you turn to a gluten free diet, make sure you see your doctor and determine if eliminating gluten is right for you. Starting the diet without complete testing is not recommended and makes subsequent diagnoses more difficult. Always be safe rather than sorry.
Once you've made the decision to be gluten free, you can purchase ingredients at a natural food stores, online and at some supermarkets. Fresh fruits, meats and veggies are a great place to start – always remember, if they are fresh they are gluten free. If the food is processed or prepared, the chances are it is not. In a building a gluten free diet plan, remove wheat grain products, including the obvious breads, cakes and scones – and the not so obvious – among them, products with wheat starch or other gluten-containing grain derivatives.
Every person with coeliac disease must become a bit of a chemist. Preparing delicious gluten free foods takes alot of practice, diligence and experimentation.
Remove foods that are unhealthy.
Replace these with ingredients that are important for your nutrition.
Rejuvenate, with exercise and healthy living.
Repair your body with a steady and healthy dietary regimen.
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A report on Histeridae and Maggot
Introducing an environmental control, such as Hister beetles, can also help reduce maggot populations.
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Certain species of the Hister beetles follow shortly behind and prey on the maggots and other arthropods present.
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Flies are insects of the order Diptera, the name being derived from the Greek δι- di- "two", and πτερόν pteron "wing".
Other species like Metopia argyrocephala are ovoviviparous, opportunistically depositing hatched or hatching maggots instead of eggs on carrion, dung, decaying material, or open wounds of mammals.
Maggots of different species of flies visit corpses and carcases at fairly well-defined times after the death of the victim, and so do their predators, such as beetles in the family Histeridae.
Housefly
Fly of the suborder Cyclorrhapha.
These soon hatch into legless white larvae, known as maggots.
Hister beetles feed on housefly larvae in manure heaps and the predatory mite Macrocheles muscae domesticae consumes housefly eggs, each mite eating 20 eggs per day.
Scientific study of the colonization of a dead body by arthropods.This includes the study of insect types commonly associated with cadavers, their respective life cycles, their ecological presences in a given environment, as well as the changes in insect assemblage with the progression of decomposition.
The accepted theory of Redi's day claimed that maggots developed spontaneously from rotting meat.
Hister beetles – family Histeridae. Adult histerids are usually shiny beetles (black or metallic-green) which have an introverted head. The carrion-feeding species only become active at night when they enter the maggot-infested part of the corpse to capture and devour their maggot prey. During daylight they hide under the corpse unless it is sufficiently decayed to enable them to hide inside it. They have fast larval development with only two larval stages. Among the first beetles to arrive at a corpse are Histeridae of the genus Saprinus. Saprinus adults feed on both the larvae and pupae of blowflies, although some have a preference for fresh pupae. The adults lay their eggs in the corpse, inhabiting it in the later stages of decay.
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Philip Morris Interntional, World Health Organization
Philip Morris International trying to bring back the Council for Tobacco Research
WHO Head-Quater in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Oh, this is too rich. Philip Morris International, the international wing of Altria, has proposed setting up something called "A Foundation for a Smokefree World."
The World Health Organization has urged world governments not to get involved with the foundation, pointing out the pretty glaring conflict of interest.
Here's the kicker, Philip Morris Int'l plans to fund its foundation with $80 million over 12 years. Wow, that's big of them. A multibillion corporation that has been fighting anti-tobacco intiatives worldwide for 10 years that will rake in billions in profits setting aside $80 million over 12 years for good public relations.
Here is an excerpt from WHO's statement. It's awesome, it doesn't pull any punches:
The UN General Assembly has recognized a "fundamental
conflict of interest between the tobacco industry and public health." (1) WHO Member States have stated that "WHO does not engage with the tobacco industry or non-State actors that work to further the interests of the tobacco industry", (2) the Organization will therefore not engage with this new Foundation.
Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) obliges Parties to act to protect public health policies from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry in accordance with national law. Guidelines for implementation of Article 5.3 state clearly that governments should limit interactions with the tobacco industry and avoid partnership. These Guidelines are also explicit that Governments should not accept financial or other contributions from the tobacco industry or those working to further its interests, such as this Foundation.
Strengthening implementation of the WHO FCTC for all tobacco products remains the most effective approach to tobacco control. Policies such as tobacco taxes, graphic warning labels, comprehensive bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and offering help to quit tobacco use have been proven to reduce demand for tobacco products. These policies focus not just on helping existing users to quit, but on preventing initiation.
(Here's the kicker:)
If PMI were truly committed to a smoke-free world, the company would support these policies. Instead, PMI opposes them. PMI engages in large scale lobbying and prolonged and expensive litigation against evidence-based tobacco control policies such as those found in the WHO FCTC and WHO's MPOWER tobacco control, which assists in implementation of the WHO FCTC. For example, just last year PMI lost a six year investment treaty arbitration with Uruguay, in which the company spent approximately US$ 24 million to oppose large graphic health warnings and a ban on misleading packaging in a country with fewer than four million inhabitants.
There are many unanswered questions about tobacco harm reduction (3), but the research needed to answer these questions should not be funded by tobacco companies. The tobacco industry and its front groups have misled the public about the risks associated with other tobacco products. This includes promoting so-called light and mild tobacco products as an alternative to quitting, while being fully aware that those products were not less harmful to health. Such misleading conduct continues today with companies, including PMI, marketing tobacco products in ways that misleadingly suggest that some tobacco products are less harmful than others.
This decades-long history means that research and advocacy funded by tobacco companies and their front groups cannot be accepted at face value. When it comes to the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, there are a number of clear conflicts of interest involved with a tobacco company funding a purported health foundation, particularly if it promotes sale of tobacco and other products found in that company's brand portfolio. WHO will not partner with the Foundation. Governments should not partner with the Foundation and the public health community should follow this lead.
I love WHO calling this Foundation a "front group" because that's sure what it sounds like. Philip Morris International has fought and fought and fought tobacco regulations around the world, including plain packaging laws and limits on tobacco marketing. And now it wants to convince people its one of the good guys?
The president of the foundation responded, but I remain pretty unconvinced.
From Reuters:
The foundation's founder and president-designate, Derek Yach, a former senior official at the WHO, said more collaboration, not less, was needed to win the war on smoking.
"I am deeply disappointed, therefore, by WHO's complete mischaracterisation of the nature, structure and intent of the Foundation in its recent statements – and especially by its admonition to others not to work together."
I find this a pitifually empty statement Collaboration? Really? With the industry that has been fighting regulations tooth and nail? If this foundation was legit, why not find sources of funding other than the tobacco industry? Then, I might give it some benefit of the doubt (though to be honest, it would be really easy for the industry to fund the foundation through dummy organizations.)
What Derek Yach needs to be reminded of is that Big Tobacco did something very similar 60 years ago, it was called the Tobacco Institute and the Council for Tobacco Research. It was established as a PR move to try and convince the public that the industry was "concerned" about the "possible" health effects of smoking. Instead, the institute was used for decades to deflect, distract and obfuscate the facts about smoking. These organizations were disbanded by the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement, but it appears PMI is trying to start up something that sounds absolutely similar.
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News analysis: Does the 5:2 fast diet work?
Note – this article, originally written in January 2013, was updated in May 2013.
The 5:2 diet is an increasingly popular diet plan with a flurry of newspaper articles and books being published on it in the run up to Christmas 2012 and in January 2013.
The diet first reached the mainstream via a BBC Horizon documentary called Eat, Fast and Live Longer, broadcast in August 2012.
The 5:2 diet is based on a principle known as intermittent fasting (IF) – where you eat normally at certain times and then fast during other times.
The 5:2 diet is relatively straightforward – you eat normally five days a week, and fast on the other two days.
Champions of the 5:2 diet claim that other than helping people lose weight, 5:2 diet can bring other significant health benefits, including:
increased lifespan
improved cognitive function and protection against conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease
protection from disease
However the body of evidence about 5:2 diet and intermittent fasting is limited when compared to other types of weight loss techniques.
What we don't know about intermittent fasting
Despite its increasing popularity, there is a great deal of uncertainty about IF with significant gaps in the evidence.
For example, it is unclear:
what pattern of IF is the most effective in improving health outcomes – 5:2, alternative day fasting, or something else entirely different
what is the optimal calorie consumption during the fasting days – the 5:2 diet recommends 500 calories for women and 600 for men, but these recommendations seem arbitrary without clear evidence to support them
how sustainable is IF in the long-term – would most people be willing to stick with the plan for the rest of their lives?
Are there any side effects from intermittent fasting?
Little is known about possible side effects as no systematic attempt has been made to study this issue. Anecdotal reports of effects include:
difficulties sleeping
bad breath (a known problem with low carbohydrate diets)
However, more research would be needed to confirm these side effects and their severity.
If you are fasting, you may want to think about how fasting will impact on your life during your fasting days. You are likely to be very hungry and have less energy and this could affect your ability to function (such as at work), in particular it may affect your ability to exercise which is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight.
Also, IF may not be suitable for pregnant women and people with specific health conditions, such as diabetes, or a history of eating disorders.
Because it is a fairly radical approach to weight loss, if you are considering trying IF for yourself, it is wise to speak to your GP first to see if it is safe to do so.
Evidence about the 5:2 diet
Despite its popularity evidence directly assessing the 5:2 model of intermittent fasting is limited.
But since this article was originally written in January 2013 we have been alerted to research, led by Dr Michelle Harvie, which did look at the 5:2 model.
In one study carried out in 2010 the researchers did find that women placed on a 5:2 diet achieved similar levels of weight loss as women placed on a calorie-controlled diet.
They also experienced reductions in a number of biological indicators (biomarkers) that suggest a reduction in the risk of developing chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
A further study in 2012 suggested that the 5:2 model may help lower the risk of certain obesity-related cancers, such as breast cancer.
The increasing popularity of the 5:2 diet should lead to further research of this kind.
Evidence about other forms of IF
There is some degree of evidence about the potential benefits of other forms of IF – albeit with some limitations.
It should be stressed that our assessment of the evidence was confined to entering a number of keywords into Google Scholar and then looking at a small number of studies which we felt would be useful to explore further.
We did not carry out a systematic review (though arguably, it would be useful for researchers to do so). So the information provided below should be taken in the spirit of us trying to provide an introduction to some of the evidence and science of IF – not an exhaustive "last word" on the topic.
Is there any evidence that intermittent fasting aids weight loss?
One of the most recent pieces of research on intermittent fasting is a 2012 study (PDF, 291kb) that recruited 30 obese women known to have pre-existing risk factors for heart disease.
After an initial two-week period they were then given a combination diet of low-calorie liquid meals for six days of a week (similar to Slim Fast diet products) and then asked to fast for one day a week (comsuming no more than 120 calories).
After eight weeks, on average, the women lost around 4kg (8.8lb) in weight and around 6cm (2.3 inches) off their waist circumference.
However, there are a number of limitations to consider when looking at this as evidence that it might be a generally beneficial thing to do for most ordinary people, including that:
These women may have had increased motivation to stick with the diet because they knew their weight would be monitored (this is a psychological effect that slimming clubs make use of).
The women had been told that they were at risk of heart disease. It is uncertain how well most of us would cope with such an extreme diet.
The follow-up period was short – just two months. It is not clear whether this diet would be sustainable in the long term or whether it could cause any side effects.
30 people is quite a small sample size. A much larger sample – including men – is required to see if intermittent fasting would be effective in most overweight or obese people.
Is there any evidence intermittent fasting increases lifespan?
There is quite a wide range of work on the effects of IF on combating the effects of ageing, but almost all of these studies involved either rats, mice or monkeys. One big problem with studies in animals – particularly rodents – is that they are only expected to live for a few years. While this makes them ideal subjects for longevity studies, carrying out similar, more useful experiments in humans, requires decades-long research to gain credible results.
In an unsystematic look at the evidence, we find only one study involving humans: a 2006 review (PDF, 65kb) of an experiment actually carried out in 1957 in Spain.
In this 1957 study, 120 residents of an old people's home were split into two groups (it is unclear from the study whether this was done at random). The first group (the control group) ate a normal diet. The second group (the IF group) ate a normal diet one day and then a restricted diet (estimated to be around 900 calories) the next.
After three years there were 13 deaths in the control group and only six deaths in the IF group.
This study is again limited by the small sample size meaning that the differences in death are more likely to be the results of a statistical fluke. Also, many experts would feel uneasy about issuing dietary guidelines based on a study over half a century old with unclear methods. It is unlikely that this experiment could be repeated today – denying food to elderly people in residential care is unlikely to be looked at kindly by an ethics committee.
Is there any evidence intermittent fasting prevents cognitive decline?
It seems that all of the studies on the supposed protective effects of IF against conditions that can cause a decline in cognitive function (such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease) involve animals.
For example, a 2006 study (PDF, 843kb) involved mice that had been genetically engineered to develop changes in brain tissue similar to those seen in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Mice on an IF diet appeared to experience a slower rate of cognitive decline than mice on a normal diet (cognitive function was assessed using a water maze test).
While the results of these animals tests are certainly intriguing, animal studies have inherent limitations. We can never be sure that the results will be applicable in humans.
Is there any evidence that intermittent fasting prevent diseases?
Much of the published research into the potential preventative effects of IF involve measuring biological markers associated with chronic disease, such as insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) – known to be associated with cancer.
Using these kinds of biological surrogates is a legitimate way to carry out research, but they do not guarantee successful real-world outcomes.
For example, some medications that were found to lower blood pressure readings taken in laboratory conditions failed to prevent strokes once they had been introduced for use in the healthcare of patients in the world.
A 2007 clinical review (PDF, 119kb) looking at the effects of IF in humans in terms of real-world health outcomes concluded that IF (specifically, alternative day fasting) may have a protective effect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. However, it concluded "more research is required to establish definitively the consequences of ADF (alternative day fasting)".
Compared to other types of weight loss programmes the evidence base of the safety and effectiveness of the 5:2 diet is limited.
If you are considering it then you should first talk to your GP to see if it is suitable for you. Not everyone can safely fast.
Other methods of weight loss include:
eating a healthy balanced diet with at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day
taking regular exercise
Find recommended, simple, low cost ways to lose weight in the Live Well: lose weight pages.
Links to the headlines
The power of intermittent fasting
BBC News, 5 August 2012
The 5:2 diet: can it help you lose weight and live longer?
The Daily Telegraph, 16 August 2012
Links to the science
Harvie M, Howell A.
Energy restriction and the prevention of breast cancer
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. Published online March 12 2012
Harvie M, Pegington M, Mattson MP, et al.
The effects of intermittent or continuous energy restriction on weight loss and metabolic disease risk markers: a randomised trial in young overweight women
International Journal of Obesity. Published online October 5 2010
Kroeger CM, Klempel MC, Bhutani S, et al.
Improvement in coronary heart disease risk factors during an intermittent fasting/calorie restriction regimen: Relationship to adipokine modulations (PDF, 291.4Kb)
Nutrition & Metabolism. Published online October 31 2012
Johnson JB, Laub DR, John S.
The effect on health of alternate day calorie restriction: Eating less and more than needed on alternate days prolongs life (PDF, 64.66Kb)
Medical Hypothesis. Published online 2006
Halagappa VKM, Guo Z, Pearson M, et al.
Intermittent fasting and caloric restriction ameliorate age-related behavioral deficits in the triple-transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (PDF, 843.1Kb)
Neurobiology of Disease. Published online January 13 2007
Varady KA, Hellerstein MK, et al.
Alternate-day fasting and chronic disease prevention: a review of human and animal trials (PDF, 118.6KB)
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Published online 2007
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In Konoha, Sai confronts Sakura, explaining to her that the reason Naruto has been so persistent on bringing back Sasuke is because he has always been in love with her. Realizing she's inflicted pain upon Naruto, Sakura departs, intending to speak with him. At the Summit, the Mizukage's guard, Ao, discovers Danzo's Sharingan and accuses him of using his powers to manipulate Mifune's decision. At that moment, White Zetsu appears, announcing Sasuke's arrival at the Summit. Meanwhile, Madara confronts Naruto.


As unfortunate as it may be, workplace discrimination is all too common. The federal government has implemented legislation to combat any workplace discrimination that may come to fruition when a person is applying for a job or looking to advance their career at the job they already have. Many instances of workplace discrimination occur at the time of the job application process or when a current employee is trying to obtain a higher position within the company.
Many times, a person may find that they are being discriminated against because of their age, gender orientation, a disability they may have, the religion they practice, their race, and a number of other factors. It is unlawful for an employer to mistreat a current or potential employee, deny a person a job, a deny an employee a promotion, job benefits, etc. simply because of these factors.
One of the laws that can protect employees is Title VII from the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This protects a person from being treated unfavorably because of the religious beliefs they practice. Employers are required to accommodate a person's religious practices within the workplace if they are reasonable and do not have a true negative impact on the functionality of the business. Additionally, employers are not permitted to force employees to participate in religious activities as an employment condition. Title VII also protects employees from discrimination based on their gender identity, race, nationality, and other previously mentioned classifications. This act also prohibits employees from being subject to any behavior that can be considered sexual harassment.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is applicable to businesses that have fifteen employees or more. If you believe that you may be the victim of a Title VII violation, you should contact the experienced employment law attorneys at The Vigilante Law Firm, P.C.


KUALA LUMPUR: Bank executives, who hold either a degree, diploma or certificate with three years of audit experience, are urged to apply for the Certification for Bank Auditors (CBA) to further strengthen their competence in internal bank auditing.
Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AlCB) chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim said the CBA was designed to align itself with the relevant body of knowledge and deployed an integrated and adaptable framework for internal audit with an emphasis on information technology (IT) audit as cyber attacks were one of the bank's top risks now.
"As we operate in a global marketplace which is highly interconnected, the CBA is a clear need for internal bank auditors to keep abreast of these developments," he told reporters after the launch of the certification here yesterday.
He said the CBA certification was a replacement for the Certificate in Internal Auditing for Financial Institutions (CIAFIN) which was first introduced in 1998.
"As the complexity and intricacy of the internal auditing contents broaden and deepen, particularly with greater deployment of technology in the banking industry, AICB was compelled to revisit the CIAFIN," he said.
He added that over 1,000 candidates were expected to apply to enrol for the CBA certification next month.
Meanwhile, AICB chief executive Prasad Padmanaban, said as the only professional body for the banking industry, it became the institute's responsibility to ensure the qualifications offered reflected the highest standards required by the sector.
"The certification consisted of two modules with both syllabi aligned with the current internal auditing body of knowledge and methodology.


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Commentary November 16, 2017
Poland: From EU Model Student to Hungary-like Misfit
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A puppet with an image of Jaroslaw Kaczynski holding other puppets with images of Prime Minister Beata Szydlo and President Andrzej Duda is seen at an anti-government demonstration called "March of Freedom" organised by opposition parties in Warsaw, Poland May 6, 2017
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Poland's new government has shaped the country after its own image in just a few years
Jarosław Kaczyński's Poland is fighting the European Union on several fronts and shows no signs of retreating. Stubbornness may drive Poland into isolation.
The nerve centre of Poland's political power is not the country's parliament or the presidential residence. It is located in a building on Nowogrodzka Street, not far from Warsaw's city centre, where the headquarters of the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party is located. The leader of PiS, Jarosław Kaczyński (68), arrives there every morning. Throughout the day, cars bring ministers and important officials to see Kaczyński and receive instructions.
Kaczyński, who respects Catholic values and has been called bull-headed, is an ordinary member of parliament, but is said to be the mastermind behind everything currently taking place in Poland.
In 2015, Kaczyński chose as the party's candidate for the presidency 45-year-old Andrzej Duda, a Polish member of the European Parliament who was almost unknown to the general public at the time. To everybody's surprise, Duda was elected. Duda's victory established a road to power for PiS in the parliamentary elections held in October the same year. PiS obtained an absolute majority in both houses of parliament. Beata Szydło (54), who was also Kaczyński's personal choice, became prime minister.
The electoral cycle is just halfway through, but the government has already managed to shape Poland entirely according to its liking. Reforms have been conducted with the similar fierce haste and the same principles as in Hungary after Viktor Orbán became prime minister in the spring of 2010.
The government apparatus has been purged of representatives of the former power in an unprecedentedly radical manner, and replaced with PiS supporters. The judges of the Constitutional Court were also changed, which has resulted in paralysis in the court's work. The state media has become a government mouthpiece and restrictions on the activities of media based in foreign capitals are also expected.
Kaczyński's Poland has also stood by Orbán's Hungary over immigration policy and does not approve of the EU's quota system, pursuant to which Poland should receive its share of the 160,000 asylum-seekers stuck in Italy and Greece. Hungary and Slovakia took the mechanism to the European Court of Justice, which nevertheless rejected the complaint. Regardless of the ECJ's decision, Poland and Hungary intend to continue their immigration policy.
On 7 October, about half a million Poles formed a human chain on the country's borders. The mass gathering was organised by the Catholic Church in Poland. The people gathered at the border prayed for Poland, Europe and the whole world to be saved from Islamification.
"Poland is in danger. We have to protect our families, homes and homeland from all kinds of danger that the EU liberals create for us," said Marcin Dybowski, an activist in the Catholic Church, to the news agency AFP in an interview about the mass gathering.
Judicial Reform as a Touchstone
The Polish government has also tried to meddle in the actions of the judiciary, even though an independent judiciary is a vital condition of EU membership and one of the cornerstones of democracy. In the summer of 2017, the parliament passed three laws that caused Poles to take to the streets and upset the European Commission.
The first of these laws gave the Minister of Justice power to choose judges in the lower courts. The second law disbanded the National Council of the Judiciary, which appointed judges and gave parliament the power to appoint them. The third law dismissed all incumbent Supreme Court judges, forcing them to retire, and gave the Minister of Justice the power to choose new ones.
The EU already has several ongoing infringement proceedings against Poland. Following these judicial reforms, the EU is even threatening to trigger Article 7 of the EU Treaty against Poland if the package of laws concerning the court is not changed. In practice, this would mean that, in the most extreme case, Poland could be deprived of its right to vote in the EU's collective decision-making mechanism. This is unprecedented in the history of the Union.
Surprisingly, and to soften the confrontation with the EU, President Andrzej Duda refused to confirm the law on the National Council of the Judiciary. He also did not sign the law with which the government could have disbanded the current Supreme Court. Kaczyński and other leading PiS politicians strongly criticised the president for this.
In late September, Duda presented his own proposals on the rejected laws. The amendments are minor, and in essence follow the government's standpoint. Members of the National ouncil should receive 60% support in parliament, which must include parties other than PiS. In addition, not all of the Supreme Court judges would immediately be dismissed as the government wanted.
"The main goal of Duda's proposals is the politicisation of the appointment of court judges. The only change is that the president limits the power of the Minister of Justice, and strengthens his own," expounded law professor Ewa Łętowska on the president's proposals, according to the online newspaper EUObserver.
A Strong Economy as a Result of Shock Therapy
Just a handful of years ago, Poland was considered a success story in the EU. The country, with nearly 40 million inhabitants, had successfully made the leap into democracy. The uplift had continued almost unbroken since the "shock treatment" of the 1990s, which turned the country into a market economy at a stroke. The initial consequences were harsh for Poles, but in the end a strong economy and a new middle class emerged and have fared pretty well in the last ten years.
Poland, which joined the EU in 2004, retained its strong economy even during the economic and financial crisis that began in 2008. Poland was the only EU member state that managed to keep its economy in the black. This year, it is forecast that Poland's economic growth will be the fastest in the EU, at up to 4%. The Polish market is large and the workforce still cheap, which is why foreign investors are also interested in it. In present-day Poland, there is work for almost every jobseeker, and some sectors are even experiencing labour shortages.
So why has the former model student of the EU become a misfit like Hungary that puts the unity of the whole Union to the test? Hungary has promised to stand by Poland and vote down all EU attempts to resolve the situation.
Poland did not turn into a nationalist country with disregard for the EU's fundamental values overnight. Before PiS came to power, the country was governed for eight years by the centre-right Civic Platform (PO), a clearly more liberal party than PiS. In the end, a long time in office, a technocratic operating style, and involvement in a scandal alienated PO from the people.
Many Poles tired of constant economic reforms and wanted a more social-based policy. Not everyone is doing well in Poland; there are huge regional disparities between attractive cities and declining rural areas.
"PiS says that it will go where Pendolinos [high-speed trains built in Italy—Ed.] cannot reach," said Santeri Eriksson, First Secretary at the Finnish Embassy in Warsaw, who has been following Polish politics for three years. "Innovations like the child allowance programme '500+' and lowering the retirement age were also attributed to the people's party."
PiS has adhered to several of its campaign promises and its support has therefore remained high, near 35–40%. The retirement age has been reduced to 60 for women and 65 for men, whereas PO had decided to gradually raise it to 67. The monthly child allowance of 500 zloty (117 euro), paid for the second and subsequent children, is a major victory, since the average wage in Poland is about 1,000 euro a month. Poor families with a single child are also entitled to the allowance.
A Ripple or a Longer-term Change?
Poland has been politically divided into two very different camps for the whole of its recent history, according to Łukasz Lipiński, a researcher for Polytika Insight.
The struggle has been going on between the modern EU state and the old Poland that relies on Christian and family values. (Jarosław Kaczyński was the prime minister of Poland in 2005–7.)
"The division continues, and the decisive question is whether PiS's current rise to power is a temporary ripple characteristic of politics, or a more lasting sign of Poland's wish to return to traditional values," said Lipiński. "Poland was preoccupied for a long time with the idea that it was important to attain the Western European standard of living. Right now, the main worry seems to be that it must also be considered who Poles are and where they come from."
The sharp division of Poland into two can also be brought down to the duel between two strong Polish politicians, Jarosław Kaczyński and Donald Tusk. Tusk was the chairman of the Civic Platform and Poland's prime minister from 2007 to the end of 2014, when he was elected president of the European Council.
In late 2016 and early 2017, Kaczyński used all his influence in the state in an attempt to prevent the re-election of Tusk for a second term. Kaczyński has accused Tusk of being involved in the "murder" of his twin brother Lech, the former president of Poland who died in 2010 in an aircraft accident near Smolensk. Jarosław Kaczyński has never accepted the official version of events, according to which the accident was the result of pilot error in bad weather conditions.
Some of Kaczyński's fellow party members have demanded that Tusk be charged with treason. They allege that, as prime minister, Tusk—together with the Russians—played a part in covering up the real reasons for the accident. According to some conspiracy theories, Lech Kaczyński had to be eliminated for political reasons.
Kaczyński and Tusk have been political rivals since the 1990s, even though both were students of the Solidarity movement. The movement founded by Lech Wałęsa played a pivotal role in the collapse of communism in Poland. With the change of system, Kaczyński and Tusk parted ways.
Kaczyński Will Not Back Down
Poland has become a real headache for the EU as it plans to reform itself. Not only does Poland disregard EU fundamental values, but it also intends to demand that Germany pays reparations related to World War II, among other things. Poland also intends to ignore the European Court of Justice's order to halt large-scale logging in the rare Białowieża forest; rather, it continues to fell trees in the region, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, has publicly stated that Poland is isolating itself in the EU, and that "Poles have earned a better government than the current one, which fights against democracy". Italy—where a large proportion of refugees aspiring to make it to the heart of Europe have got stuck—has demanded a reduction in EU funding to Poland. (Poland has received over 70 billion euro from Brussels in seven years, and total EU spending there to 2020 will be as much as 86 billion euro.)
The Polish government has strongly denied that its reforms contradict EU acquis, and has claimed that the EU is deliberately misinterpreting its actions. The government has also not shown any signs of backing down. Jarosław Kaczyński, who pulls the strings behind the scenes, is considered a man who will not budge once he has made up his mind on something.
Still, Poland is not about to leave the EU, even though a potential Polexit has made headlines several times this autumn. Support for the EU is strong: 88% of Poles say they support the country's membership. Polish politicians listen carefully to the voice of the people, since the country has a strong tradition of demonstrations. For example, about a year ago Poles won a round in mass protests against tightening the abortion law. However, the government has not shelved the law; instead it says it intends to address it in a new format.
The Polish government wants more national powers for EU member states, and did not approve of President Emmanuel Macron's ambitious vision according to which the EU should have a common budget and joint military units. Prime Minister Beata Szydło has also condemned the idea of a multi-speed Europe, even though it is already a reality in practice—only 19 of the 28 member states are part of the eurozone. PiS believes that Poland will not be ready for the euro for another 10 to 20 years.
Senior analyst Marcin Zaborowski considers it possible that Poland will leave the EU if relations with it deteriorate and if, for example, a compromise cannot be reached over the reform of the judiciary.
"If Poland's membership of the EU becomes too big an obstacle, PiS will remove that obstacle," said Zaborowski in the journal Visegrad Insight, which specialises in foreign policy.
Russia is the Main Enemy
Kaczyński's policy in Poland is based on the same values as Orbán's in Hungary. Family, faith and fatherland are important. Both swear allegiance to democracy, but both find liberal democracy and multiculturalism as abhorrent as repressive communist power.
Poland thinks, like Hungary, that it is fighting foreign dominance. And, just like Hungary, Poland also wants to become a model state that the rest of Europe can learn from.
It is said that Orbán's "illiberal democracy" has the same origin as Vladimir Putin's in Russia. Even though the Polish model may look the same from outside, it is never acknowledged. Russia is now a strategic partner for Hungary, but Poland's main enemy. Polish identity is based on opposition to Russia.
Translated from Finnish by Erkki Bahovski
This article was published in ICDS Diplomaatia magazine.
Filed under: CommentaryTagged with: Central & Eastern Europe


I know I'm great at trash-talking, I have many examples of this talent of mine, and I've trash-talked Vetements quite a lot. Whilst I still stand by a lot of the comments I've made both in person and on So Versailles, I'll be honest, because this is a safe space, and admit that maybe I might just like Vetements.
Listen, I might just be brainwashed by seeing a Vetements hoodie here and the juicy collab tracksuit there, but the other day I very seriously considered paying £60 for a pair of very simple black crew socks that say Vetements on them. By "very seriously considered", I really mean had they not been sold out I would have happily entered that three digit security code on the back of my card and clicked "confirm order". This is an issue, no one should spend £60 on a singular pair of very average-looking socks. How have I been poisoned by the Vetements drug?
It might have started with the hoodies to be honest, as an active participant in the hoodie game I liked what they were bringing out (minus the shoulder pads, they weren't ok). But I think the collaborations ignited this sad flame I have burning reluctantly inside me. I can't sit here and say the Juicy collaboration isn't brilliant and had I had a grand to spare to spend on an outfit id wear once, I'd have dropped it on those Juicy pieces. Need I remind you of the Manolo Blahnik collab which had the waist-high boots and the satin court shoes with delicate ties and the Manolo signature on the side, speaking to my soul.
This is what Vetements is good at though, this mental confusion that in some ways you might hate it, but you love it just that bit more. You see the genius in it and you applaud it by dropping £500 on a hoodie. All this fashion water I've been drinking has been laced with this Vetements drug and I think I might, emphasis on the might, start liking it.
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I can't really add anything constructive to the suggestions already offered. However I wanted to say how much that I enjoy your writing and singing. I especially love your word choice in phrases like "wreckless indecision". All I can say is Wow!
yep. I'll weigh in one more time to say this song has been stuck in my head all weekend.
It's a real gem Anna, whatever you do please share this one far and wide.
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...I think my IT problems are resolved Sorry for the 'comment removed'. OMG I love that song. To be honest I think the lyrics could become even stronger if you sense check them again line by line. What I assume you want to say is that you do not want to die in a hotel where no one knows you are dead. In the actual room you'd be alone anyway in that scenario...so I would rather say something along the lines of 'room in a hotel where nobody knows I am dead' or 'and nobody knows I am dead' (I know that would eliminate the repetition of 'where' & 'where'). A similar thing occurs when you talk about your mom and 'this place'. That place is the small town and not the hotel room, right? Maybe there is a better picture than the 'hotel room' to explain why you do not want to die in a small town. I learned far too late that it is always better to go 'deeper' when writing lyrics than going 'wider'. So maybe worthwhile trying another 'picture' connected to the road or the small town. I also think the idea that those 'roads never end' maybe deserves an explanation for the listener as it is a bit abstract...It could be something explaining that whilst those roads never end you are stuck and not making any progress (which is why you don't want to die there...). Just my five cents. All the best with that gem. I think it is a great song!
I like the song, and think it's probably "Americana", or some variety of Folk rather then country. What would make me like it better would be a contrasting voice, like maybe a fiddle playing fills or counter-melody. I love that sound of acoustic guitar, voice and fiddle. An alternative would be a second voice adding harmony, or maybe a counter-melody.
If it's a pitch to an artist, it probably doesn't need that though.
WOW, I am almost without words, you are all so sweet AND helpful!
Ok, soo I noticed the biggest trend in feedback I was getting, was the story didn't really tie together.
Better? Keep it how it was? Re-Do?
Thank you all again! SO appreciated!
I liked your song very much but, think your vocals could have had more emotion. If I didn't want to die in a small town I'd be more desperate at times and let that come thru. I think this song could kill if the performance matched the lyrics.
Would loved to hear more of your songs. You have a great voice and talent.
In my opinion this one is definitely better in the sense that you lyrically addressed most of the concerns I had while keeping the emotion, vibe, and heart of the song intact.
I know tinkering with a song can be a bit of a tightrope walk but yeah that was time well spent.
The only line that's still causing a hitch for me is the "call the fire department" which while I don't want to come across as nit-picky it sounds a little out of place.
If you love the line, leave it in, this track is really great!
But it you're not 100% sure it needs to be there, maybe play with a different choice? Transit department? Bus? Taxi? Travel agency even would make more sense. All the lyrics are about leaving (or being limited in the small town), EXCEPT for the line about the fire department.
I hope that helps, and please remember I do think this version is much improved, great job!


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All week, I have been feeling more and more Autumnal. The return of hot puddings had to be celebrated with my favourite British dish, Shortbread Apple Crumble. Crumbles come in all sorts of forms, some contain oats or nuts to create that wonderful contrast between soft, sweet fruit and knobbly, crunchy topping. This one is something a little different, as it's a recipe of my Mum's, it goes without saying that it's decadent. It is the ultimate comfort pud; rich, buttery, and sweet and the shortbread topping is without a doubt, a soft crumble that melts into the sweet apple syrup of the fruit. Serve with custard, cream or devour it in all its naked glory.
I guarantee that anyone who takes that first mouthful will be forever addicted.
Pre-heat the oven to 180/Gas mark 4.
Place all the topping ingredients into a bowl and rub them together, using your fingertips until the texture is like large breadcrumbs. Put the bowl into the fridge whilst you prepare the fruit base.
Peel, core and cut the apples into slices. I try to vary the thickness between thick and thin slices, to add texture.
Sprinkle the sugar, semolina and cinnamon onto the fruit and give it a good mix before popping into a well greased oven proof dish.
Sprinkle the chilled crumble topping over the apples, do not be tempted to press the buttery rubble down onto the fruit.
Pop into the oven for 35 – 45 minutes, when the top should be golden brown and the apples soft and oozing.
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Rig counts in the U.S. rose by five last week, the Houston energy services company Baker Hughes reported.
In the U.S. 1,052 rigs are working, a figure that is 100 rigs higher than a year ago. The five added rigs were all in oil drilling. That count stands at 863.
Texas lost four rigs while Alaska and Utah lost two. Those were offset by rig gains of four in New Mexico, three in North Dakota, and two in Louisiana.
The Permian Basin oil field in West Texas and Eagle Ford Shale oil field in South Texas both gained one rig. The Cana Woodford field in Oklahoma lost six rigs, falling to 68.


One day, warriors wearing decrepit armor emerged from Drangleic castle, and quietly assumed positions among the royal army.
Found after the Ironhearth Hall bonfire, on the bridge over lava.
If attacked from behind, they will sometimes fall backwards and struggle to get up. Falling on the player damages the player.
Their armor protects them from backstab attempts.


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Ear Pwr invites you to bust a move at northern
By Lauren Napier on June 4, 2009
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The Olympia All-Ages Project finally has a permanent home, and its name is northern — 321 Fourth Ave in downtown Oly. And the space is being used for the kind of shows that inspire the audience: both local and touring bands, music and art. The latest show lineup is no exception, and it's time to get excited about Sunday, June 7. Sure it's the last day of your weekend and the fun is starting to wind down, but end it with a bang and see Ear Pwr in action along with the funky fresh beats of Joey Casio and the musical minimalism of Los Angeles' Nite Jewel.
Taking an ambitious self-booked trek from Baltimore to the opposite coast, Ear Pwr is bringing their brand of electronic goodness to those living without such ear-pleasing pleasantries.
Checking out the band's MySpace, you'll confront a large quivering face — or pair of eyeballs and a mustache — that sticks its tongue out and informs you that the band's latest album is currently available. If this illustration is any indicator of the music that is about to assault your ear drums, you won't be blamed for quivering.
Then the sounds of "SUPER ANIMAL BROTHERS III" start. Lo-fi and oddly endearing, the rough vocals and speech-pattern melodies make you want to flow through the rest of the track listing while busting your best dance moves. If Sarah and Devin, the creative minds behind the music of Ear Pwr, have anything to do about it you will dance. What inspires the duo to create music? "Positive vibes and the love we share" is their simple answer. The two might even hop off stage and get down and dirty in the mob of an audience. If it doesn't translate from the recorded material to the stage, after all, then what exactly is the point?
If the Jackson 5 met up with Souljah Boy and attended a Flaming Lips show, it would sound a lot like the creation of Ear Pwr. Lucky for you, the band already exists. Get down on the dance floor. Sarah and Devin won't judge you.
"Everyone should be able to see good music regardless of age," insists the band. "All we want is for everyone to have a good time."
Take their offer. Maybe you could even don a sparkly sweater for the bright lights of the dance floor.
[northern, Ear Pwr, Joey Casio and Nite Jewel, Sunday, June 7, 8 p.m., $6, 321 Fourth Ave, Olympia, www.olympiaallages.org]
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DONE SIR: Scientology leader David Miscavige caught flattering himself for virus PR ploy
By Tony Ortega | June 15, 2020
Oh, this is embarrassing.
As if it weren't bad enough that Scientology's attempts to cash in on the coronavirus with a concerted PR campaign has blown up in its face time and again with negative press reports, now there's this.
Jeffrey Augustine caught Scientology preparing one of its overblown photo orgies for David Miscavige to use in an upcoming event — Maiden Voyage, perhaps? — by having dozens of "Volunteer Ministers" in their head-to-toe hazmat cosplay outfits assemble Saturday afternoon in front of the Los Angeles Ideal Org on Sunset Boulevard, with a large "Done Sir" banner to explain exactly what was going on.
It's "Mission Accomplished," Scientology style.
"COVID-19 handled!" Augustine joked as he shared his photos with us. "There was a drone filming. It swooped low over me while I was at the hedge taking snaps."
While the coronavirus still rages across the country and signs of a second wave of illnesses are growing, Miscavige is apparently ready to proclaim victory for the benefit of his wealthy donors, for whom there is no doubt this bit of stagecraft was arranged.
The pandemic may not be over, but Miscavige is already preparing to congratulate himself for turning it into a Scientology victory.
Scientology first had to face up to the pandemic on March 13, the holiest day on the Scientology calendar, which is the birthday of founder L. Ron Hubbard. That Friday the annual birthday event was canceled as so many other things were as this country began to go into lockdown. It was the first Hubbard birthday event canceled for any reason in the 70-year history of the Dianetics-Scientology movement.
Livid with rage, Miscavige penned a secret bulletin that his followers were required to come down to their local org (virus or no virus) to read, in which he referred to the pandemic as "hysteria" and a "planetary bullbait."
This was consistent with Hubbard, who taught that virtually all human ailments are actually psychosomatic and therefore curable with his "tech" of the mind. To drive home that point, Scientologists were encouraged to read his 1957 words on nuclear radiation sickness from atomic bomb testing, which he claimed was not a physical reality but something one could handle with the right attitude. Scientologists, privately, were instructed to consider the coronavirus in the same light.
Publicly, however, Miscavige saw in the pandemic a public relations opportunity. One of his longtime initiatives has been the "Volunteer Ministers" who are sent to the scene of natural disasters to hand out Scientology literature and pretend that they are helping first responders. And here was the mother of all natural disasters.
So Miscavige quickly had a booklet put together with basic advice that health officials had already been telling us for weeks — wash your hands and keep your distance, etc. — and then had them printed up by the millions at Scientology's state-of-the-art printing behemoth in Southern California.
For weeks, Scientologists wearing head-to-toe protective suits have been going door to door around the world with the booklets, giving the impression that they are either part of a government response or a local church effort (they say "Volunteer ministers!" not "Scientology here!").
And some have definitely been fooled. We were stunned, for example, when Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced at a press conference that he was preparing to put out thousands of health kits that would include a copy of Scientology's booklet. (The state government later claimed that it was a mistake and another booklet would be used.) But in other places, especially in Australia and New Zealand, the local press has ridiculed Scientology for its attempts to turn the health crisis into a recruiting effort.
Despite those embarrassing setbacks, Miscavige is ready to shower himself with praise for the benefit of his donors. Usually, at this time of year he has his wealthiest supporters join him for a week aboard the Freewinds, Scientology's private cruise ship in the Caribbean, for "Maiden Voyage," an anniversary celebration of the ship, and a time for Miscavige to share news of upcoming initiatives with his most loyal fans.
The Freewinds is sailing again after spending much of the pandemic in dock, but does that mean that Maiden Voyage will take place? We don't know. But we do know that Miscavige is ready to take credit for defeating the coronavirus.
"And yet if it's 'Done Sir' then why are they are still moon-suited in respirators? That doesn't say done to this wog," Augustine points out.
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"The Romans were very kind; the early Christian was very, very cruel. So now we find out the Romans were very cruel and the early Christians were very kind. But the records don't bear this out. Now, as far as survival is concerned, if you want to survive, I guess, be cruel. I suppose that's the most short-term method of survival. But it's not any long-term method of survival. But being kind and being ineffective, of course, is a fast way to the electric chair; it is a fast way to insolvency; it's a fast way to bankruptcy of all kinds and descriptions; it's a fast way to the death chamber and the cemetery. And more important to us, it is a fast way to oblivion on the whole track, being very kind." — L. Ron Hubbard, June 15, 1961
"I cannot say enough good things about NOTs — it is the most incredible level there is and there are many incredible levels. I was fortunate in not getting it in the Church of Scientology, but unfortunate in not getting it for so many years that I could have. I have also cleaned up people who have gotten it in the church to where they are really winning with it now. SPs don't want you to do NOTs correctly as they will fade away into oblivion, which is their correct place in this world."
"Miscavige became emperor through the Hubbard-approved Roman rules of ascension which he achieved by his control of the Praetorian guard of the Sea Org, the CMO. Once becoming Caesar how could he smash his name into the history books of his hermit kingdom? He can't add to the 'tech' so all that is left for him to do is BUILD BUILD BUILD. It's all about the ruinous runt's ego."
— Jay Spina: Sentencing was set for April 3 in White Plains
— Hanan and Rizza Islam and other family members: Trial set for October 7 in Los Angeles
— Luis and Rocio Garcia v. Scientology: Waiting for an appellate decision from the Eleventh Circuit
— Valerie Haney v. Scientology: Forced to 'religious arbitration.' Hearing on motion for reconsideration set for August 11
— Chrissie Bixler et al. v. Scientology and Danny Masterson: July 8 (plaintiff attorneys pro hac vice), August 31-Sept 1 (CSI/RTC demurrer against Riales, Masterson demurrer), Oct 7-19 (motions to compel arbitration)
— Jane Doe v. Scientology (in Miami): Jane Doe dismissed the lawsuit on May 15 after the Clearwater Police dropped their criminal investigation of her allegations.
— Matt and Kathy Feschbach bankruptcy appeal: Oral arguments were heard on March 11 in Jacksonville
— Brian Statler Sr v. City of Inglewood: Amended complaint filed.
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Scientology's celebrities, from A to Z! Find your favorite Hubbardite celeb at this index page — or suggest someone to add to the list!
Scientology's 'Ideal Orgs,' from one end of the planet to the other! Help us build up pages about each these worldwide locations!
Scientology's sneaky front groups, spreading the good news about L. Ron Hubbard while pretending to benefit society!
Scientology Lit: Books reviewed or excerpted in our weekly series. How many have you read?
[ONE year ago] Spend hundreds of thousands on Scientology, and the rain will part for you!
[TWO years ago] First person: In Scientology, children are punished for being kids
[THREE years ago] Marty Rathbun, Victoria Britton has a question for you about Scientology and judges
[FOUR years ago] Wacky scenes from Scientology's 'Battlefield Earth' launch on Hollywood Boulevard
[FIVE years ago] The Scientology spy who came in from the cold: Len Zinberg, who apologized to Paulette Cooper
[SIX years ago] Scientology Sunday Funnies: The Valley rocks as the fundraising rolls ever onward
[SEVEN years ago] OT Powers: Jon Atack on Scientology's Promise to Make You Superhuman
[EIGHT years ago] VIDEO: Watch Sacto Mayor and Former NBA Star Kevin Johnson Suck Up to Scientology
[NINE years ago] Inside Scientology Promises a Lot, and Delivers
Geoff Levin has not seen his son Collin and daughter Savannah in 904 days.
Posted by Tony Ortega on June 15, 2020 at 07:00
June 15th, 2020 | Category: Scientology and COVID-19


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