Numerous media outlets are reporting that professional golfer Tiger Woods may be reconciling with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren. The couple, who had been married for almost six years, divorced in 2010 after a massive cheating scandal revealed that Woods had at least a dozen extra-marital affairs. Nordergren received a record-breaking $750 million in the couple's divorce settlement – with the stipulation that she never discuss Wood's affairs publicly.
But the Huffington Post is reporting that over the holidays, Woods proposed to his ex-wife, even presenting her with an engagement ring. Friends of Woods have reported that he is unhappy with the single life he has had for the past two years and has never recovered from the divorce. Along with the ring, Woods has also reportedly offered Nordegren a pre-nup of $200 million. Sources say she is considering the offer under one condition – that a $350 million anti-cheating clause be added to the agreement.
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Why Gutenberg is overrated as an innovator
Posted on September 21, 2006 May 11, 2020 in Innovationby Scott Berkun
No, not Steven Guttenberg. The other one.
Johann Gutenberg's name appears on most Western lists of the most influential people in history, often in the top 10, sometimes as #1. In the U.S. most people know him as either the inventor of the printing press, or the creator of movable type: but it turns out neither claim is accurate.
It's a well established fact that the Chinese had used movable type printing of various kinds in the 13th century. The Chinese also invented paper, and contributed, along with the Greeks, to various inking and writing techniques.
Gutenberg deserves credit for 3 significant things:
Masterful improvements to movable type techniques. The level of craftsmanship he applied to various elements, from inks, to moldings, to a variation on the screw press, was impressive. But he didn't invent inks, moldings, or the concept of movable type, only variations, enhancements and modifications to them.
Engineered a high quality, efficient printing system. Much like how Edison didn't invent the lightbulb, but did create the first light/power system, Gutenberg was the first Westerner to make all the pieces work in a functional, affordable, reproducible system. Though sadly for his bank account, he didn't profit from the system, but did prove it could work.
Created beautiful bibles that successfully combined new typographic and printing techniques. The bibles he printed were aesthetic and functional improvements on previous printing works and were exceptional proofs of concept for the viability of print production.
Gutenberg's major asset in these achievements, beyond the luck of a well funded partner, was the Western alphabet: movable type stalled in China because their character set is enormous, compared to the 20-26 of most Western languages. This was the conceptual turning point that made his improvements possible. Instead of designing a system to support 150 characters, he only needed to support 23.
Gutenberg's place in history was not secure in his lifetime – he died relatively obscure and certainly poor. Little was written about him at the time, and our knowledge of his thoughts on his work are extremely limited. There's no evidence that he had any noble ambitions for freeing knowledge, improving the world or (re)paving the way for democracy.
So for the history of innovation, and the most influential people in the last 1000 years, Gutenberg's place is well-overstated. He is at best credited with exceptional craftsmanship and evolution of an idea – developments that likely would have happened in the West without him – and his intellectual and creative contributions pale in comparison to Newton, Galileo, Copernicus, Pasteur, Tesla, Einstein or dozens of others typically ranked well below Gutenberg on these lists.
Arnold Pacey's great book on innovation history, The mazes of ingenuity, has this to say in explanation of Gutenberg's inflated profile:
"The idea that Gutenberg was the sole inventor the printing press grew up at the end of the 15th century, at a time when people had come to think of the work of any great artist, or poet, or inventor, as the product of special creative genius which the majority of ordinary men did not posses."
And James Burke, in Connections, writes:
Even as we name Gutenberg, the canonical inventor of that technology, the Chinese trump us once more. In AD 1045, a printer named Pi-Sheng did almost what Gutenberg would do 410 years later. He shaped individual characters on the ends of small square clay rods and aligned them face up, in a shallow tray lined with warm wax. He laid a board across the array and pressed it down until each character was at exactly the same level. When the wax cooled he used this array to print images.
Like many myths of innovation I discovered while researching the book The Myths of Innovation, it was socially and politically convenient for Western society to consolidate the development of printing under the heroic image of a local sole inventor, rather than the more accurate truth of printings development by many people primarily from foreign cultures.
The Internet age is filled with similiar conveniences in assigning credit for things like the Internet, the web browser, and the PC.
Who do you think is overrated in their influence today? And why?
Johan Gutenberg, Wikipedia.
Connections, James Burke (Little Brown 1995).
The Engines of our ingenuity, John Lienhard(Oxford Univ. Press)
Gutenberg: How one man remade the world, John Man (Wiley)
The maze of ingenuity, Arnold Pacey (MIT Press).
Letterpress photo by Daino_16.
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9 Responses to "Why Gutenberg is overrated as an innovator"
Jeroen September 22, 2006 at 12:20 am. Permalink.
While all true, I don't think the fact that Pi-Sheng (or other Chinese) invented it first should necessarily affect Gutenberg's status very much. After all, he was the first printer in Europe (without knowledge of the Chinese technique) and he did start the printed books revolution in Europe. So he wasn't the first, but he had the most impact – which is definitely what counts when applied to business.
(There's even some doubt that Gutenberg was the first European printer, although he most likely was. See http://www.psymon.com/koster/)
Bart Dale May 28, 2016 at 11:22 am. Permalink.
The article underated the contributions of Gutenberg and fails to list all his major contributions to printing.
A. Gutenberg development of an unique alloy, type metal, made movable type printing economical. The low melting temperature but adequate hardness, achieved by the use of antimony, made it easier to make letter type than the bronze and ceramic type used by the Chinese
B. The method he invented to make the movable type made it more economical than the Chinese ones. Instead of temporary one time use sand molds as used in ancient methodz, Gutenberg use of steel punches to create permanent reusable copper molds alloweda single craftsman to create type molds to support multiple different print shops.
C. He developed an ink to work specifically with metal type, making his method more effective.
Why Gutenberg didn't develop all the elements of printing himself, he did develop some of the most critical ones himself, like the alloy for the type and the ink used, and he was the one who put then altogether in an usable package. The testimony to his achievement is that for almost the next 400 years printers were using pretty what he had invented with only minor changes. In 50 years Gutenberg achieved what the Chinese failed to do in 500 years, the almost complete replacement of manually scribed books with printed one.
No, Gutenberg isn't overrated.
Scott (admin) September 22, 2006 at 1:12 am. Permalink.
Hey, we're all entitled to our opinions – that's part of the fun, especially when we're talking about top 10 lists :)
btw: He was definitely not the first "printer" in Europe – not by a longshot. Coster was born in the 1300s). There's evidence of other printers before and during his lifetime – it's just they used more primative techniques, and failed to successfully combine all the pieces and make the necessary improvements to create an effective system.
Any my point isn't that Gutenberg is a sham – what he did was very important. But compared to the other notables of history, his contribution, his actual work, pales in comparison. Thus, my claim that he's overrated.
The printing press took off not because of some grand leap on Gutenberg's part – he did a bunch of clever and important things for sure, but not amazing things. But closing that gap was all that was needed for printing to take off in the perfectly ripe European culture of the 15th century.
This does beg the question of whether someone's influence, or importance, can be seperated from the time they were born in. That aside, I feel the impact of Gutenberg's work was wildly disproportionate to the scale of innovation on his part and that leverage had little to do with Gutenberg himself.
Angus September 22, 2006 at 7:05 am. Permalink.
Scott, I'd say Dave Winer and RSS, but I've given a more complete answer on
Werner September 23, 2006 at 10:46 am. Permalink.
a bit of nitpicking facts is in order here to avoid some wrong impressions by your comment not by a long shot. Coster was born in the 1300s which makes it sound like a gap of a hundred years.
Coster was born in 1370 and seems to have printed with moveable types around 1420. Gutenberg started experimenting in the 1430s and produced his bible in 1454/5. Considering that things did not move as quickly then as nowadays, a timespan of 10-20 years is nowhere near a 'long shot'.
I also cannot see how Coster's work takes anything away from Gutenberg's work. He delivered the breakthrough; after him there is no going back. He and his work mark a tremendously important point in time, and, I think, that is why people rate him so high. In other words, his name has become synonymous with the event.
Nothing new here either. For example, Einstein's 1905 paper on relativity fundamentally changed our point of view, but all the mathematics had already been worked out by Lorentz and Poincare. But who remembers their names except some physicists?
Werner: Dodging the history review for a moment, where would you place Guttenberg on the list of most influential people of the last 1000 years? Do you think he deserves a place in the top 10?
Dale Bart January 7, 2010 at 6:56 pm. Permalink.
You under rate Gutenberg's achievements. Gutenberg must be given credit for several other key items
1. Use of a "press" in printing. Gutenberg was the inventor of the printing press. Use of a mechanical press allowed for greater consistency than hand pressing
2. Development of type metal – Chinese used bronze for metal type, which was inferior, since it required more than twice the temperature to metal bronze than type metal. You can easily melt type metal, which is why type metal has been used for 500 years.
3. The use of steel punches to make the copper molds to cast the type. For the same labor that it took to carve one mold, you could make one punch, and then have semi-skilled labor make many molds from the punch
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There has been ongoing debate following the Government's proposals on relationships and sex education in schools. During a discussion in the House of Lords yesterday, Lord Lexden, president of the Independent Schools Association, noted 'the wide support that independent schools have given to the proposals'.
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The death penalty has proved itself to be a costly, ineffective way of deterring crime in our streets, and it puts innocent lives at risk. There is no reason for Florida conservatives and others to have any faith in this broken government program.
If we want a safer and more prosperous Florida, prosecutors need to stop seeking the death penalty and the Legislature needs to get rid of it altogether.
That's why I was among eight conservatives — three of us millennials — at a news conference at the Orange County Courthouse on Wednesday. We announced the launch of the group Florida Conservatives Concerned about the Death Penalty, and we called on lawmakers to repeal capital punishment. The death penalty simply does not align with our conservative values of limited government, fiscal responsibility and valuing life.
The announcement is especially timely because of the costly mess facing Florida. For years, Florida has been sentencing people to death in an unconstitutional manner because it failed to empower the jury to decide who receives a death sentence. Now the cases of more than 200 death-row inmates will return to court for re-sentencing.
This influx of cases will cost the state millions of dollars and potentially overwhelm the state's criminal-justice system. Death sentences rarely end in executions, while inflicting a host of harms on the state. Given that reality, the state would be better off if prosecutors accepted life without parole for the death-row inmates whose cases are coming back to court, and if Florida lawmakers simply repealed the death penalty.
One big benefit of ending the death penalty in Florida is that we would save a whole lot of money. Re-sentencing efforts could cost Florida taxpayers more than $100 million, according to Mark Elliot, who is the executive director of Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. That is $100 million that could contribute to Florida's economy and job growth instead of paying for costly judicial processes. If the death penalty were repealed in its entirety, even more taxpayer funds would be saved, given that the state spends no less than an additional $50 million on the death penalty per year, according to an older study.
Another benefit — one far more important than the amount of money saved — is that innocent lives would no longer be risked to an imperfect justice system. There are countless examples of innocent individuals who were put on death row and later found to be wrongly convicted, such as the North Carolina case of Henry McCollum and Leon Brown. They are two intellectually disabled individuals who were wrongly convicted of murder and sent to death row, only to be found innocent 31 years later. These same dangers exist in Florida. To date, 27 individuals have been released from Florida's death row, which is more than any other state. That number doesn't include those executed in Florida who may have been innocent.
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Take a second and imagine if you or someone you knew was wrongly convicted of a crime and sentenced to death. Would you want that man or woman to have a chance at freedom, or would you have the person die for the sake of supposedly keeping Florida a safer place?
There isn't sufficient evidence that the death penalty reduces murder rates. Murder rates have declined in many states after they repealed the death penalty. John Donohue, a law professor at Stanford University said, "There is no statistical study that has given us any reason to believe the death penalty reduces murder." Similarly, the National Academy of Sciences came to the conclusion that there is no credible evidence that the death penalty protects society.
Florida's death penalty is a disaster by any measure, and this is why a growing number of conservatives, especially young conservatives such as myself, have had enough. There is nothing conservative about a wasteful government program that risks innocent lives, especially when we can keep Floridians safe without it.
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Lithuania needs to address its demographic challenge and boost job quality
Lithuania's economy has recovered strongly from the global financial crisis, with GDP, wages and employment levels back up to their pre-crisis levels. The country should now focus on tackling the demographic challenge of a fast-declining population and making the job market more inclusive, according to a new OECD report.
OECD Review of Labour Market and Social Policies: Lithuania says that the population has been declining by more than 1% annually since the early 2000s, as people leave to seek better-paid quality jobs abroad. The working-age population is forecast to decline by about 9% between 2015 and 2020, and by a further 20% in the 2020s. The old-age dependency ratio is thus expected to increase from 28 old-age people for every hundred working-age residents in 2015 to 46 in 2030, a sharper increase than in most OECD countries.
Wage gaps with other European countries are closing too slowly to suggest that emigration will decline soon, according to the report. Income inequality is also very high and the poorest households have seen little improvement in their living standards over the last years.
"To better share the fruits of economic growth, labour market inequalities and large regional disparities in employment and educational outcomes must be addressed," said Stefano Scarpetta, OECD Director for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs, launching the report in Vilnius with Linas Kukuraitis, Lithuania's Minister for Social Security and Labour. "Moreover, efforts should be made to enhance job quality, given the still widespread informal employment and low wages. The share of informal workers not covered by social security or labour laws is higher than in any other EU country except Latvia."
"Becoming a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is one of the most important strategic goals of Lithuania," said Linas Kukuraitis, Lithuania's Minister for Social Security and Labour. "We are glad that part of the OECD's recommendations for Lithuania are already being implemented. For example, the reform of Lithuanian Labour Exchange, increasing the adequacy of cash social assistance by increasing the amount of state supported income and introducing the amount of minimum consumption needs calculation methodology."
Recent reforms of the Labour Code, the unemployment insurance system, employment policies, minimum-income benefits and public pensions have reduced incentives for informal employment and raised income security. However, resources devoted to labour market and social policies remain limited.
To boost social spending and finance active labour market programmes, tax revenues need to be raised. Changing the tax structure to make the personal income tax system more progressive would help lower inequality, as would introducing higher property, capital gains and environmental taxes.
More needs to be done to attract emigrants to come back. Return rates are less than 40% for the migrants who left in 2010, and later emigrants are less likely to return. Among those who do return, more than two-thirds do not work, making them more likely to leave again. The Global Lithuania programme, designed to ensure the continued involvement of the diaspora in the life of the state, is currently underfunded and needs to be better resourced, especially to support returning workers. More efforts should also be made to promote job opportunities to Lithuanians unsatisfied with their jobs abroad.
The OECD also recommends that Lithuania:
Monitor developments in job quality following the adoption of the new Labour Code as well as the effects of work councils formation on trade unions, and take corrective action if needed;
Strengthen policies to reduce informality and improve occupational health and step up sanctions against employers who violate legislation;
Increase support for jobseekers by boosting resources in the public employment service and increasing participation in training programmes, especially for older workers;
Improve social protection by extending the maximum duration of unemployment benefit, further raising Cash Social Assistance and increasing tax subsidies for the public pension system to limit the rise in old-age poverty.
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Can Azerbaijan fall into the Turkish pitfall?
Gulshan Pashayeva
On January 11 the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a deal to develop cross-border transportation routes and boost economic growth to benefit the South Caucasus and the Wider Region. This meeting took place two months after the Moscow-brokered armistice between Armenia and Azerbaijan ended a 44-day war over Nagorno-Karabakh.
This ethno-territorial conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh has drawn dividing lines between Armenia and Azerbaijan for almost 30 years. Some estimates put the number of deaths on both sides at 30,000 after the First Karabakh war before a ceasefire was reached in May 1994. As a result of this war, one fifth of the internationally recognized territory of Azerbaijan was occupied and the entire Azerbaijani population of the former Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) and seven adjacent districts (Lachin, Kalbajar, Agdam, Fizuly, Jabrail, Gubatli and Zangilan) was forcibly expelled by the Armenian armed forces. Incidentally, due to sporadic frontline skirmishes and clashes, both military personnel and civilians have been killed along the Line of Contact, devoid of any peacekeeping force, since 1994.
Over the years, Armenia and the separatist regime that emerged in the occupied Azerbaijani territories refused any final status short of independence for Nagorno-Karabakh and tried to preserve this status quo and achieve international security guarantees on the non-resumption of hostilities while avoiding the withdrawal of its armed forces from the occupied territories and preventing the safe return of expelled Azerbaijani inhabitants to their permanent places of residence. However, such a policy, in its turn, polarized the region and reduced to naught any meaningful regional cooperation between the three South Caucasus states.
The Second Karabakh war, which took place from September 27 to November 9, 2020, and the subsequent Russia-brokered peace deal on November 10, significantly changed the facts on the ground and created a new political reality that replaced the "no war, no peace" situation that had been hanging over the region for almost 30 years. As a result of this war, more than 6,000 soldiers died on both sides in fighting.
This war came to an end because of a clear victory for Azerbaijan, which has restored its territorial integrity and sovereignty. Owing to the humiliating defeat of Armenia,the myth of the invincibility of the Armenian armed forces has been shattered and the Prime Minister of this country has been under continuous pressure from the opposition to step down.
Thus, after the Second Karabakh war, the pendulum has swung from devastating war towards actual peace. The question, is, however, whether the conflicting parties will be able to achieve lasting peace in the coming years: How can a relationship that has been completely destroyed owing to this protracted armed conflict and previous wars be restored?
The fate of all inhabitants of both the highlands and lowlands of Karabakh, irrespective of their ethnic origin, is crucial in this context. Security arrangements for the Armenian minority residing in this area are currently organized through the deployment of 1,960 Russian peacekeepers for at least five years to monitor the implementation of the trilateral statement signed by the heads of state of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the Russian Federation on November 10 (hereafter, the trilateral statement). At the same time, the return of the former Azerbaijani inhabitants to their permanent places of residence previously occupied by the Armenian armed forces is envisaged by the trilateral statement and the UNHCR has been assigned to oversee this task.
It is paramount that Azerbaijan has to demonstrate a policy of "strategic patience" in the coming years to entice the Armenians of Karabakh region into closer incorporation through attractive political, economic, social, and other development.
On the other hand, Armenia has to concentrate on its own internationally recognized sovereign territory. Today, it is important that this country changes its external minority policy and withdraws its territorial claims against Azerbaijan. As a next step, both Armenia and Azerbaijan can recognize the territorial integrity of one other.
Such rapprochement can lead to the opening of the borders between Armenia and Turkey and Armenia and Azerbaijan, which would increase economic opportunities for landlocked Armenia. It can thereby contribute to regional stability, development, and trans-regional cooperation among the three South Caucasian states. At the same time, it would create an enabling environment that could be more conducive for future dialogue and interactions between Armenians and Azerbaijanis.
We must face the fact that a stable equilibrium between these two nations has never previously been achieved. However, despite ups and downs, there was peaceful coexistence between the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities in Karabakh as well as Armenia and Azerbaijan's respective minorities in Azerbaijan and Armenia. This protracted conflict has, however, led Armenians and Azerbaijanis to live in parallel realities for almost 30 years.
In light of the recent past, we cannot soon reconcile our different narratives. It is a long process; however, reconciliation is not only an outcome, it is also a process. Although the gestation period might be long, the process of reconciliation itself can be extremely rewarding.
In fact, the Armenian and Azerbaijani inhabitants of Karabakh have lived together in this region in the past. However, for almost 30 years this was impossible. Will and determination should be put to good use in order to arrive at such a peaceful coexistence once again.
Dawn of great power competition in South Caucasus
Emil Avdaliani
The pace of geopolitical change in the South Caucasus is staggering, with the recent Karabakh war only underlining several major geopolitical trends in the region.
The first noticeable trend being the undercutting of democratic ideals and achievements of the region's states. Take Armenia, its young democracy had high hopes following the 2018 revolution, but now it will be more even more dependent on Russia.
It is not a matter of whether a democratic model is better or not, the matter lies in the incompatibility of an aspiring democracy with a powerful nondemocracy such as Russia.
The Armenian leadership will now have to make extensive concessions to Moscow to shore up its military, backtracking on its democratic values. Building a fair political system cannot go hand in hand with the Russian political model.
The war also put an end to any hopes of Armenia implementing a multivector foreign policy, an already highly scrutinized issue. Mistakes were made continuously along the way, the biggest being an overreliance on Russia.
In the buildup to 2020, Armenia's multiaxial foreign policy efforts gradually deteriorated, with the 2016 fighting showing the limits. Armenian politicians attempted to develop ties with other regional powers in the aftermath, but Russian influence had already begun to incrementally increase.
Tipping the scales in a no longer balanced alliance culminated in the 2020 war with Azerbaijan thanks to Yerevan's maneuvering. More crucially, the war has obliterated Yerevan's multiaxial policy efforts for years to come.
Now, Armenia's dependence on Russia would be even more pronounced with no viable geopolitical alternatives.
With no more foreign policy diversification, the three South Caucasus states are divided by larger regional powers, further fracturing the region.
The return of Turkey and the growth of the Russian military could resurrect the great power competition, in which a nation's military power, infrastructure projects and economic might are directly translated into their geopolitical influence over the region, ultimately deterring long-term conflict resolution.
The Western stance
The Karabakh war highlighted a regression in Western peacekeeping standards. The Western approach to conflict resolution based on equality rather than geopolitical interests has been trumped by the Russian alternative.
Moscow is not looking to resolve the conflict (it never does in territorial conflicts); instead, it is seeking to prolong it under its close watch in a bid to increase its influence.
Looking at the situation from the Russian perspective, it is clear the country will continue to influence Armenia and Azerbaijan, only now to a far greater extent than before.
The West's inability to accommodate fluid geopolitical realities in the South Caucasus also raises questions about its commitment to resolving the issues at hand. The second Karabakh war was in a way a by-product of the West's declining engagement in the region over the past several years.
The West can no longer treat the South Caucasus as a monolithic entity, and a diversified foreign policy should be applied in line with realities on the ground.
Policies should reflect each individual state, and the West should, perhaps, be more geopolitical in its approach.
Turkey's recent suggestion to create a six-nation pact bringing together the South Caucasus states, Russia, Turkey and Iran, shows the regression of Western influence in the region. But the geopolitical vacuum is never empty for long, and Turkey and Russia approach.
Georgia's position
Georgia could act as the last bastion of dominant Western influence, but even there, the West should be cautious. The country is on the cusp of Europe, making it susceptible to foreign influence.
Bordered by Russia and Turkey, two powers often discerning of Europe, Georgia also feels the pressure to adapt to the changing circumstances on the ground.
The lack of Western resolve in the region and the Black Sea could propel Tbilisi if not toward a total reconsideration of its foreign policy, toward diversifying its foreign ties – one could call a "rebalancing."
The war also solidified that the Caspian basin and South Caucasus are inextricably linked to the greater Middle East.
Russia and Turkey are basing their strategies in the region on developments in the Middle East and the Black Sea region. Not since the end of the Soviet Union has the South Caucasus been such a critical point for the West, especially the incoming Biden administration.
But time is critical and any further delay in active U.S. policy could spell disaster for Georgia, which serves as a door to the Caspian and on to Central Asia.
The West has been in regression in the region for quite some time now; the Karabakh war only brought it to the light, and it must be proactive if things are to change.
Much will depend on the U.S. and its new administration, but the West will have to come to an understanding with Turkey, even if it be limited, to salvage its deteriorating position in the region.
After all, the South Caucasus has always been the only theater where Turkish and Western interests have always coincided. Considering its limited presence in the region, the West could consider backing Turkey.
Not only would it serve as a reconciliatory gesture pleasing Ankara, but it would also limit Russia's movement in the region. With the ink about to dry on who will influence the region, the West must immediately adapt its approach if it wishes to have any input in the rapidly changing geopolitics of the South Caucasus.
Author's note: first published in dailysabah
An Impending Revolution
Syed Zain Abbas Rizvi
Large crowds have demonstrated their anger at the results of the presidential election in Belarus. Photo: Kseniya Halubovich
Even on the end note, the year contains surprises enough to deem it as a year of instability and chaos given every nook and cranny around the globe is riddled with a new crisis every day. Latest down in the tally is the country of Belarus that has hardly streamlined over at least half a decade but now is hosting up as a venue to rippling protests in almost all the districts of its capital, Minsk. The outrage has resulted from the massive rigging imputed on the communist party in ruling for almost three decades since the split of Soviet Union in 1994. With Europe and Russia divided on the front as the protests and violence continue to rage: a revolution is emerging as a possibility.
The historical map of Belarus is nearly as complex as the geographical landscape which might only stand next to Afghanistan in terms of the intricacies faced by a landlocked country as such. Belarus is located in the Eastern European region bordered by Russia to the north-eastern perimeter. Poland borderlines the country to the West while Ukraine shares a border in the South. The NATO members, Lithuania and Latvia, outskirt the borders of Belarus in the Northwest, making the region as a prime buffer between the Russian regime and the western world. As Belarus stands as a junction between the European Union (EU) and Russia, the proximal nature brings about interests of either parties in the internal affairs of Minsk. However, the nature of the bond shared between the trio is by no means a triangle unlike other former soviet nations since Belarus has casted its absolute loyalty to Russia since the split of Soviet Union and ultimate accession to power of president, Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of the Communist Party of Belarus. Along with the alliance, however, came the unwanted dependency since over the 26-year rule of Lukashenko, he crippled the economy and the political writ of Belarus, using every last ounce of authority to subdue the opposition and the democratic mechanism of the country, earning him the nefarious title 'Europe's last dictator'.
The outburst of protests today stems from this very problem that is more deep-rooted than what comes across as apparent. The excessive and draconian use of power and autonomy has invalidated the independence of Belarusians and turned them haplessly at the mercy of Russian aid and support while blocking out any western support in the name of guarding national sovereignty. The ongoing surge of dissent was triggered earlier in August when the elections turned about to be absurdly rigged in favour of Alexander Lukashenko, granting him an indelible majority of 80% of the total vote count along with a lifetime of rule over the country despite his blatant unpopularity across the country. The accusations were further solidified when one of the popular opposing candidates, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, casted a complaint with the authorities regarding the falsification of election results. Instead of being appeased, she was detained for 7 straight hours and was even forced to exile to the neighbouring country of Lithuania. This resulted in major tide of riots and protests erupting all across Minsk, preceding over 3000 arrests over the election night.
On the official front, however, an aggressive stance was upheld along with a constant refusal of Lukashenko from stepping down from the long-held office or even considering a review of the polls counted despite exorbitant reports of unfair results. Heavy use of rubber bullets and tear gas was an eccentric protocol adopted by the local police force which instead of placating the rioters, further ignited the protests in more districts of the capital city. The anti-government relies also entitled 'March of Neighbours' transitioned into a high scale protest with many of the state employees resigning from their positions to stand upright against the long overdue corrupt regime. With the protests raging over months and the Lukashenko government getting more and more aggressive with their policies, the fear that once sparkled in the eyes of the natives is dwindling exceedingly and is turning into a cry for an outright revolution, which would be a ground-breaking one ever since the revolution of Iran back in 1979.
European counties have taken their conventional passive position in the crisis sinceEU is well aware of the Russian influence in Belarus and does not want to interfere with a probability of a direct conflict with Russia. However, they did call out their protest over the rigged elections, slapping sanctions over Belarus yet have not accused Lukashenko directly but instead have proposed a thorough international dialogue. Russia, on the other hand, faces a complex position since the dependence of Belarus bought Moscow a base against the West along with other regional rogues like Ukraine. However, high scale protests and rising chances of a full-blown revolution is hardly the choice Russian intends to opt. As the situation continues to unfold, economic reforms, as promised by Lukashenko, appears to be the only option that both EU and Russia could encourage as a bipartisan plan. Despite that, with six months of protests erupting as an outrage over a tyranny of 26 years, the reform-offering might be a bit late an offer since its no more about the country anymore, it's about a struggle between a liberal or a communist Belarus.


After sewing for my own kids the past few years, I think I've mastered making the most common baby accessories – bibs, burp cloths, blankets, crib sheets…But last week, I tried something completely new that was SO easy I can now add it to my list. It literally took me an afternoon after school (actually during my little one's nap time). Now that's my kind of sewing! Drawn out projects tend to stress me out and I can't sleep at night knowing I have something unfinished waiting for me. So this tutorial is great for those who want to make something quick and easy for a friend's new baby or yours!
Babies love texture! When they're around 3-4 months, they begin to hold things. This blanket is so versatile. You can add as many ribbons, teething tags, or textures as you want. Make it your own! You can also add crinkle fabric (try using a clean, cereal bag) between your fabrics. To finish it off, add rings to attach to their stroller or car seat so it will always be nearby. Let's start by learning how to make one for yourself!
The great thing about this project is it doesn't take much fabric! So if you already sew, chances are, you already have everything you need. But if not, it wouldn't cost very much to go out and buy what you need.
Fabric: At least 1/2 yard of minky and cotton fabric. A Fat Quarter would be the perfect size!
The fabric I used is Michael Miller Summer Ride in Seafoam and Shannon Fabrics Fuchsia Dimple Dot Minky. Both can be purchased in my fabric store here!
Ribbon: 5″ strips of different types of ribbon in various widths. You can use gross-grain, satin, pattern & solid ribbon. Remember, babies love bright colors and different textures! I used 3 pieces of ribbon on each side of the blanket, but you can use as many as you want.
Helpful Hint: The larger the width of the ribbon, the easier it is to sew.
Basic sewing supplies: Sewing machine, thread, scissors, pins, etc. **Rotary cutter and ruler is convenient, but completely optional.
Cut your front fabric and minky backing in a 16″ X 16″ square, and cut your ribbon in 5″ strips.
With your front fabric right side up, pin the strips of ribbon along the four sides of the blanket as shown in the picture. Be sure you fold the ribbon wrong sides together. Space the ribbons out however you like and pin to the edge of the fabric.
Using a straight stitch, sew down your strips of ribbon on all four sides of the blanket.
With your front fabric right side up, place your minky fabric right side down and pin all four sides.
Helpful Hint: Minky stretches a lot when sewing, so use as many pins as you can. It will help!
Sew a straight stitch along all four sides leaving an opening of about 2-3 inches. It is best to not leave your opening next to a corner.
You're almost done! Turn the blanket inside out and poke out corners using a small tool (pencil eraser tips work great!). Iron the front side only. Do not iron minky!
This step is my favorite. Adding a top stitch gives a finishing touch to your blanket and also locks in the ribbon stitches. Sew a straight stitch 1/4″ from the edge along all four sides of the blanket, closing your opening.
Press again with your iron and you're done!
Now baby can have his or her own lovey! I think my one-year-old would love to hold and carry this around. Take a look at the boy version I posted to my Instagram here. Enjoy!


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From the 1600s to the 1800s, Hoi An was a major trading outpost known as Faifo. However, when the river silted up and the harbor became too shallow, trade moved north to Da Nang - and Hoi An lost its significance. Today, this cosmopolitan heritage is reflected in its mix of Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese influences. Because of its rich blend of aesthetics, the entire old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ba Na Hills
Once a hill resort favored by the French for its lush mountain scenery and cooler climate, Ba Na is still beautiful - though many of the colonial villas are in ruins. While the French elite were once carried up in sedan chairs, these days the summit is accessed by a three and a half mile cable car ride - considered one of the best in the world. At the top is a charming replica of a French town, a funicular railway that ascends even higher, and a downhill luge. Hiking trails lead off into the surrounding countryside, revealing waterfalls, a pagoda and a giant seated Buddha.
Cham Islands
Take a private boat to the nearby Cham Islands. These islands are a quiet little fishing area populated by ethnic Cham people, an Austro-Asiatic group that fought the north Vietnamese for this territory for centuries. The islands are famed for salanganes, swallows whose nests have long been considered a delicacy by aristocrats and the wealthy. The islands are also a fine place to go snorkeling, as its waters are filled with all the manner of coral reefs and dazzling tropical fish.
China Beach
The pristine, white sands of China Beach are famed for having been a favored rest and relaxation spot for American soldiers during the Vietnam War.
Take a cooking class at Brother's Cafe and feast on your creations for dinner. This grand, U-shaped colonial building by the Thu Bon River is a window into a bygone era, with its gourmet Vietnamese cuisine and romantic garden courtyard.
Hoi An is one of the best places in Vietnam for bespoke clothing. Visit one of the finest tailor shops in Hoi An and choose from a variety of fabric swatches (linen, silk, cashmere wool, etc) and have your measurements taken for traditional garments, such as an ao dai, a form-fitting, traditional Vietnamese woman's outfit composed of long silk pants and a long-sleeved top, or place an order for a Western suit or dress.
Cycling Tour of Old City
Explore the notable buildings of Hoi An on two wheels. Notable sites include the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Old House of Phung Hung, and the Sa Huynh Culture Museum.
Danang Musuem of Cham Sculpture
In Danang's Hai Chau District near the Han River, the world's largest collection of Cham artefacts is displayed in a charming museum. Housed in colonial French buildings, visitors can see original items from Vietnam's indigenous people - from altars and lingas, to garudas and apsaras, to images of the Hindu gods - from Ganesha and Shiva, to Brahma and Vishnu. The collections date back as far as the fifth century and there are also regular exhibitions on modern Cham culture.
Marble Mountains
South of Danang, a cluster of five marble and limestone mountains are named for the five elements: water, air, wood, fire, earth. Riven with caves and grottoes, and cut with winding mountain paths and steps, the hills are well-worth exploring for the many Hindu and Buddhist sanctuaries and pagodas - not to mention stunning views of Danang and the coast.
Monkey Mountain
Not to be confused with Monkey Mountain in Nepal, Son Tra (as it is known locally) is a scenic national park to the south of Danang, which sits at an elevation of nearly 2300 feet. The peninsula below is fringed with beaches and the views from the summit take in Hai Van Mountain Pass, Cham Island and Da Nang City. A popular attraction within the mountainous scenery is the 23-foot tall statue of the goddess of mercy - the tallest sculpture of this deity in southeast Asia.
Explore the abandoned Hindu temples of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples were constructed by the Champa kings between the 4th and the 14th century A.D. and are dedicated to the worship of the god Shiva. Beyond the beauty of the temples themselves, My Son area is home to rich scents emanating from neighboring coffee plantations and the sound of freshwater streams running through the tropical forest. Learn aout the sculptural details here that are specific to Cham design, as well as about the history of this period.
Thu Bon River Cruise
Take a day trip along the Thu Bon River on a private river boat. Pass through Hoi An and take in the fishing villages and local markets along the riverbank before continuing upriver, where you will be immersed in the sights and sounds of sleepy, rural Vietnam.
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PREFERRED HOTEL
Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai
Stretching along the white sands of China Beach are Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai's villas and hotel, with unspoiled views of the South China Sea and the Cham Islands. There are 60 one-bedroom villas, and 40 pool villas with courtyard entrances and private pools. High ceilings and hardwood floors are complemented with lavish hues of brown and gray and softly draping canopies over four-poster beds. The Nam Hai Spa is set around a lagoon just off the beach, where you can have a customized spa treatment. Each of the eight private spa villas has an individual steam room. The gym is equipped with state-of-the-art treadmills and ellipticals. There are three pools on plateaus that lower away from the pool house and flow towards the beach, and the lowest disappears into the horizon that leads in to the South China Sea. The business center has up-to-the-minute audio/visual equipment, and there is wi-fi in each of the rooms. The property is located 30 minutes from Da Nang International Airport (DAD).
Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
The stunning Son Tra peninsula, the setting of numerous mythical and legendary stories, is home to the Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort - set into the lush, verdant hillside before sweeping down to the sandy shore. Just ten minutes from Danang, and within a short drive to Hoi An, the hotel provides the perfect luxurious base from which to explore the region's cultural gems; not to mention shuttle services to Hoi An and expert staff offering only the best recommendations. For those who prefer to simply relax in exquisite surroundings, the world-class suites, villas and penthouses provide the ultimate retreat, amid impeccably-designed interiors from the mind of world-famous architect, Bill Bensley. A range of delectable cuisine and drinks is offered throughout the hotel's bars and restaurants and the facilities include two pools, a private beach, the HARNN Heritage Spa and a superb kids' club.
Rosewood Hoi An
Located south of Hoi An's charming town center, Rosewood Hoi An is a beachfront resort comprised of 70 guest rooms and 30 residences. There is a big focus on wellness here and five of the accommodations feature dedicated spa treatment rooms. Additionally, the integrated Asaya spa and wellness concept consists of 14 single and double treatment rooms, fitness facilities, a wellness lounge, a yoga pavilion, as well as indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools. For dining, guests can enjoy Vietnamese cuisine at a specialty restaurant, a poolside-oceanfront restaurant and bar, and a bistro serving regional cuisine distinctive to Hoi An. The property also had a lawn with sea views, which can be used as an event space, and there's also an 18-hole championship golf course nearby, designed by Robert Trent Jones II.
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You can find rewards in the workplace during the first half of the year, thanks to the presence of lucky Jupiter in your 6th House of Employment. You may get a better feel for a system or techniques that make you more comfortable and skillful at what you do. On a personal level, this transit suggests you can get closer with colleagues, making your job more pleasant. There are two intense periods when unfulfilled needs or lack of resources could trigger crises, though.
Expansive Jupiter opposes potent Pluto on January 31 and April 20 to arouse strong emotions. If you're passionate about what you're doing, these are times when you can invest even more of yourself and become even more productive. But if you don't trust the people or the purpose of what you're doing, changes are called for.
Jupiter also forms a stressful square with electric Uranus on April 20 that can stir up feelings of restlessness and even rebellion. If you can bring something new and interesting to work, brilliant breakthroughs and sudden changes will create fresh opportunities. But if you're stuck in a routine situation with predictable tasks, you will need a more stimulating outlet to avoid making dangerous decisions.
Extra attention to details and communication is important when Mercury the messenger planet turns retrograde on February 6. It backpedals into your sign on February 12 and returns to forward gear on February 28. While complications are more common during this period, it is also a chance to double back and make needed financial and personal adjustments. Agreements can be renegotiated based on a different understanding than when they were originally made.
There's a significant transit that starts on July 16 when Jupiter enters brassy Leo and your 7th House of Partners for a 12-month stay. This lucky planet's shift into the top half of your chart is excellent for going public with a project, approaching others for their support and bringing more joy into personal relationships.
You might attract outgoing individuals whose passion could seem a little over-the-top to you at times. But this is more about heating you up with passion than cooling them down with logic so don't be afraid to take chances with people. Coming on strong to express your ideas and to put your heart into personal connections should be both fun and rewarding.
Serious Saturn in Scorpio occupies your 10th House of Career all year, putting more pressure on you at work. Don't spread yourself too thin, but try to maximize the return on your efforts by concentrating them where they are needed most. It's healthier for you to play the role of boss than to find yourself resenting someone else's control over you.
Being a more effective authority figure happens when you're able to assess tasks, resources and personalities to get the most out of them. You might need to reduce your desire to be seen as friendly and collegial if that's what it takes to push others harder. Full commitment can accomplish a great deal professionally, while trying to skim the surface is more likely to weaken your position.


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Q: Imprimir só os negativos lista = [12, -2, 4, 8, 29, 45, 78, 36, -17, 2, 12, 8, 3, 3, -52]

for n in lista:
    if n < 0:
    soma_dos_negativos = sum(n)
print('A soma dos elementos negativos é igual a {}'.format(soma_dos_negativos))

A: Você está fazendo um uso incorreto da função sum, enviando um número inteiro, sendo que ela espera um objeto iterável:
soma_dos_negativos = sum(n)

Uma possível correção, seria declarar a variável soma_dos_negativos antes no for:
soma_dos_negativos = 0

E no if dentro do for, passar a somar os números negativos na mesma:
soma_dos_negativos += n

O código completo ficaria mais ou menos da seguinte forma:
lista = [12, -2, 4, 8, 29, 45, 78, 36, -17, 2, 12, 8, 3, 3, -52]

soma_dos_negativos = 0

for n in lista:
  if n < 0:
    soma_dos_negativos += n

print('A soma dos elementos negativos é igual a {}'.format(soma_dos_negativos))

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Se você deseja utilizar a função sum, é possível enviar a lista já filtrando os números negativos, ficaria mais ou menos da seguinte forma:
soma_dos_negativos = sum([n for n in lista if n < 0])

Exemplo completo:
lista = [12, -2, 4, 8, 29, 45, 78, 36, -17, 2, 12, 8, 3, 3, -52]

soma_dos_negativos = sum([n for n in lista if n < 0])

print('A soma dos elementos negativos é igual a {}'.format(sum([n for n in lista if n < 0])))

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Utilizando o sum dessa forma, seria possível até deixar todo esse código em apenas uma linha:
print('A soma dos elementos negativos é igual a {}'.format(sum([n for n in [12, -2, 4, 8, 29, 45, 78, 36, -17, 2, 12, 8, 3, 3, -52] if n < 0])))

Documentação: https://docs.python.org/3/library/functions.html#sum

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Once a nutritious food source for the Aztecs, spirulina is a blue-green algae which is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Known for its ability to boost energy and immunity, this colourful powerhouse is also great for the skin.
Spirulina is a mass of algae which grows in the water of tropical and subtropical regions. It's usually found floating in clumps on the surface of the water, and is otherwise known as pond scum.
Don't let that scare you off though – it's an excellent source of iron, chlorophyll and fatty acids. It even contains up to 70% protein – quite a lot for such a microscopic food source!
Spirulina is also packed with beta carotene, vitamin K, choline and folate, and is a good source of calcium, magnesium and potassium. It's so nutrient-rich that many organisations are studying it for use in treating malnutrition, with encouraging results so far.
This little cyanobacteria (which translates to blue-coloured bacteria) is distinctive for its colour, which comes mainly from the antioxidant known as phycocyanin. This little powerhouse can help to fight free radicals and prevent inflammation. Some small studies show promise for its use in hayfever, high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol.
Spirulina is also incredibly environmentally friendly. It's easily grown without the use of pesticides and is mostly dried into tablets or powders for easy supplementation.
The skin is a reflection of your internal health, and what happens on the inside is highly dependent on your diet and lifestyle.
Spirulina might be small, but the high density of nutrients means it can help out where your salad is lacking. And let's face it, some days it's easier to swallow a teaspoon of green powder than it is to consume a family-sized bowl of fresh greens (although we recommend you eat both).
Its function as an anti-inflammatory is also hugely useful, especially for inflammatory skin conditions like acne. The GLA fatty acids found in spirulina are known to reduce inflammation and help maintain the skin barrier, keeping us comfortably water-resistant.
The plant nutrients in spirulina include beta-carotene, which is converted by the body to vitamin A. This vitamin helps to promote healthy skin and repair damaged skin. It also acts as an antioxidant which protects the skin from wrinkles. Yay for Vitamin A!
Other antioxidants in spirulina include zeaxanthin and phycocyanin. These are responsible for protecting the skin from damage by pollution and those bothersome free radicals which cause wrinkles and ageing. Phycocyanin especially seems to help with cell regeneration, which is quite useful when our skin is continually sloughing off old layers and replacing them.
In a world where pollution and toxic substances are unavoidable, something like spirulina is super-useful for protecting our skin and organs. It not only keeps us healthy on the inside but helps our skin to remain clear, healthy and glowing with good nutrition.
Who'd have thought that a little bit of algae could be so good for you?
Mem Davis is a naturopath, writer, and food lover. She loves feeling healthy and strong and is a proud vegan nutrition advocate. In her spare time, she goes hiking, attends live music events and hangs out with her cuddly cat.
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An Open Letter to Ant Sharwood
Alexandra Craig 9 October 2014 19 April 2016 15
Dear Ant,
You published an article this week on news.com.au saying that Canberra is not the best city in the world, despite the OECD saying so.
We all think it was a bit mean, but we're used to Canberra bashing so we can take it – well, most of us can anyway. However, your article presented a very one-sided view of Canberra. You said you lived here in 2004. That was 10 years ago. Canberra has changed a lot since then – how often do you come back?
I know you describe our roundabouts as befuddling, and you complain about how long it takes for the traffic lights to change but I will happily take these any day instead of dealing with Sydney or Melbourne's road problems.
Our roundabouts can be confusing at first, but if you take a wrong turn just drive for 100 metres and you'll find another roundabout where you can turn around and be back on your way (you'll never get lost on William Slim Drive). Try doing that in Sydney – you'll be greeted with a plethora of one way roads and streets that lead to nowhere.
Some traffic lights in Canberra are slow. Some lights in Sydney and Melbourne are faster. We know. But it will still take you longer to get to your destination in Sydney, even with the fast traffic lights. Canberra's peak hour lasts about 15 minutes and you can drive anywhere in Canberra and it will take you 20 minutes. How's that for maximum efficiency.
We have great restaurants in Canberra, and we have the most restaurants per capita in Australia. Talk about being spoilt for choice. Next time you decide to pay us a visit, why not take a meal at Ottoman in Barton, eightysix in Braddon, or a delicious brunch at Pod Food or Poachers Pantry? I guarantee they will exceed your expectations. It's not impossible to get a last-minute booking either.
Our scenery is the best. We have so many luscious trees and beautiful wildlife, a lovely view of the mountains and the best sunsets. We breathe clean, fresh air and the sun always seems to be shining. Our winter is freezing, but who doesn't love an excuse to rug up in front of a fireplace? Our spring is magnificent – blossoms everywhere you look and the smell of summer is in the air.
Don't bash Canberra for reasons that have no basis, and don't encourage your readers to do the same – spend some time here, and I mean proper time here. Not passing through on your way to Sydney or Melbourne, not for a business-related day trip. You have to fully experience Canberra to appreciate its charm.
I'm sorry that you're not a fan of our wonderful city, but we don't mind keeping Canberra to ourselves – I'm happy to keep the privilege of a 10 minute commute to work, walking straight into an amazing restaurant for dinner, and being able to breathe fresh air. You're the one missing out.
Alex (and everyone else in Canberra)
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15 Responses to An Open Letter to Ant Sharwood
Ryoma 5:40 pm 10 Oct 14
What, this chestnut again?
Alex, I like what you wrote in the article – but I feel two things need to be said;
1) Ant is free to say whatever he likes about canberra, whether he was born here, lives here or not.
I thought that much of his original article, and his reply below, were fair enough.
2) Why on earth do some Canberrans worry so much about how the city is percieved? If people from elsewhere want to misguidedly talk about how boring/backward etc the place is, let them. After all, the last thing we want is to become a pale carbon copy of a big city.
Maybe Ant just had to write an article in a hurry in order to meet a deadline (maybe you did too? grin)
In which case, it's pretty predictable clickbait in both (potential) cases, isn't it?
And the irony is, even knowing it's clickbait, I'm responding to it – and am laughing to myself as I do it 😀
Like everything else in life, there's a balance. We can't all live on giant half-acre blocks and expect light rail at our front doors. By the same token, we can't expect to enjoy the increasing buzz and sophistication that comes with higher density housing without losing some of the peace and quiet.
Let's all just (a) satisfy ourselves that we enjoy living in our city
(b) work together towards making it better over time, and
(c) appreciate both going on holidays to other cities to appreciate their special vibe and culture, and to appreciate coming home to Canberra again afterwards.
VYBerlinaV8_is_back 10:17 am 10 Oct 14
JC said :
AntSharwood said :
2. Bad city planning
Canberra is nearly three quarters the size of New York City. Yet it has just 4 per cent of the population. At some point, more medium density housing around the suburban shopping centres is desperately needed, both for convenience and for that urban vibe. Andrew Leigh readily acknowledges this fact
That is a matter of debate actually. Maybe New York City is the city this badly planned. I personally like Canberra being spread out and sparsley populate, to me that is what makes Canberra unique.
Not everyone wants to be living in the inner city, with no room to move, but yeah gee you get some nice restaurants being shoe horned in.
And yet many proponents of light rail and labor fanbois use comparisons with major cities in other parts of the world as evidence as to why Canberra needs to do something. (But that's how they do it in Copenhagen, dammit).
FWIW, I agree with you.
I liked Ant's response, too.
JC 11:46 pm 09 Oct 14
That also brings me to cities like Sydney and Melbourne etc. When people look at the city they generally only look at the central area's, but fact is get out in the burbs of those cities it isn't too dissimilar to Canberra. Except of course all the agro that goes with living in a big city and people going about their business at a million miles an hour.
Postalgeek 8:42 pm 09 Oct 14
I think we need to get over trying to tell people and just let it go. Many reports back what we know so who cares who's in and who's out? Canberrans do need to move on a bit.
I last lived in Sydney in 2003. I left because I hated it for all the reasons you describe. I know that I still dislike it even though I only go there for work these days. I would never bother to go there for a break. Having to visit anyone in Sydney is a real chore (as much as I wish to see them), and it's never a relaxing event. I know it's a vibrant and sparkly city with many an attractive feature but it does not suit my sensibilities at all. And it's obviously the same for this chap except he hates Canberra.
I can't see the 'thing' with Melbourne, detest Brisbane, find Adelaide boring to be in but like Perth and Darwin. Each to their own.
Ssshh, being sensible is unexciting.
chewy14 8:33 pm 09 Oct 14
C'mon,
Everyone surely knows not to take Ant Sherwood's articles seriously right?
He's works for news.com and definitely writes for his target market.
I mean, the only people allowed to make fun of our public art are Canberrans. And the fact that he choose the "wide brown land" piece when he had a penis owl to choose from just shows how out of touch with modern day Canberra he really is.
realocal 7:26 pm 09 Oct 14
Lazy writing Ant ….
I think you were trying to be funny but just came over as lazy – trotting out opinions we have heard before. Sorry – your article wasn't balanced but our city is so lovely and spread out that there is room (even) for you!
Nail 5:30 pm 09 Oct 14
Dear Ant
You're mean and I don't like it. I'm going to write a passive aggressive response on the internet and pretend I speak on behalf of 'everyone else in Canberra', that'll show you how intelligent Canberrans are!
sickly sweet sign off to look like I'm a good guy,
astrojax 2:41 pm 09 Oct 14
And my sixth point which read:
If one thing sums up Canberra, it is this giant poo-like sculpture on the hill at Canberra's gleaming new National Arboretum. An arboretum, for the record, is basically a great big tree garden. The sculpture, on a bare hilltop, features a famous phrase from of Dorothea McKellar's poem My Country. Point is, anyone staring at the view can tell that Australia is indeed, yep, a wide brown land. They don't need a giant brown poo to tell them that.
Cheers – Ant
sixth point should have read – i have no appreciation of art.
there, fixed…
ffs, if this is what you have to use to 'critique' canberra, do stay where you are and keep your cronies with you.
oh, and an arboretum is a 'collection' of trees – not just a 'garden'. there is a very real and wonderful and beautiful purpose to this 'collection', about which you may care to inform yourself.
Rollersk8r 2:13 pm 09 Oct 14
In particular I would stand behind points 1 and 2 in my list of Canberra's flaws which read:
1. Hypocrites
You have never, ever in your life seen a city with so many greenies who drive solo to work. That's because they are shocking hypocrites. For the record, when I lived in Canberra in 2004, I caught the bus to work with a blind colleague. If he could do it, so should the rest of Canberra.
1. Rubbish. Perhaps a Venn diagram would help here. Not all Canberrans are drivers and greenies and hypocrites. Besides, ask anyone in Sydney or Melbourne if they'd drive to work if they could (be there in 15 minutes and park for free) and I think most would.
For the record I've ridden my bike to school/work (and caught the bus) for over 20 years and it has nothing to do with being a greenie.
2. Completely irrelevant. Canberra's going great guns – but surprisingly we're never going to have a population of more than Sydney and Melbourne combined…
PS. I think your mum taught me at Weston Primary?? Only in Canberra eh?
Mysteryman 1:15 pm 09 Oct 14
I think the real question is: who the hell is Ant Sharwood, and why would anyone care, or listen, to what he/she has to say?
I like Canberra – it's a nice place. The people who don't like it, can stay away. That step alone would go a long way to making it an even better city.
Madam Cholet 12:41 pm 09 Oct 14
AntSharwood 11:51 am 09 Oct 14
Dear Alexandra. I grew up in both Weston Creek and South Canberra. My mum worked in Tuggeranong and I used to spend weekends swimming at Pine Island. I have walked to the top of nearly every mountain in the Brindabella and Tidbinbilla ranges. I have lived also on the northside as an adult and spend every Christmas at my in-laws place in Belconnen. In short, there is very little about Canberra and surrounds that is unfamiliar to me. There is also very little of it that I do not like.
Yet somehow, because I wrote a balanced article that said Canberra is basically OK but still has some work to do, everyone from Canberra has taken it as Canberra bashing. It is not that. Indeed, many of the commenters on the piece (which you can find here http://www.news.com.au/finance/work/canberra-is-the-best-city-in-the-world-because-the-oecd-says-so-well-see-about-that/story-e6frfm9r-1227082915965) said it was good to have a balanced view.
And that, right there, is your emblem for Canberra. Despite being 101 years old, this city is not yet comfortable enough in its own skin to just be there without telling you it's there. People say Canberra doesn't have a soul and they're right. But before you have a soul you need a personality. You need to be comfortable in your own skin and just be you. Canberra's still working on all that. But it's slowly getting there
SO YES ALexandra, I do know and appreciate and even sometimes love Canberra. But the place is still very much a work in progress, which even the staunchest Canberra advocates should be big enough to admit.
Amy Birchall 10:42 am 09 Oct 14
Great piece Alex. I'd take Canberra's roundabouts, slow traffic lights and a 15-minute commute over crawling through Sydney peak hour any day. Canberra's certainly not perfect, but it's a great place to live and work. Anyone who has spent enough time here over the past decade knows that Canberra's nothing like Sydney or Melbourne, and that it doesn't pretend to be – you have to love it for what it is.
Rollersk8r 10:39 am 09 Oct 14
I again got sucked in and read this kind of stuff. Unfortunately hard facts about income, education level, air quality, health etc don't mean anything in the face of "I went there once. It was cr#p".
I have friends who have lived here in Canberra for over 10 years – but still consider themselves Melbournians. The slightest inconvenience, like waiting for a coffee/food or parking right at the gate of Manuka Oval, is a "typical Canberra stuff up", which simply does not occur in Melbourne, apparently. I think this really sums it up. A hell of a lot of people are happy to take advantage of what Canberra has to offer, just don't expect them to take any ownership of it, because then they'd be part of the problem, the butt of jokes etc…
airemale 10:28 am 09 Oct 14
Love your work Alex!!
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