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Maddow airing 1-hr special on Tiller tonight
Liberal MSNBC host Rachel Maddow is airing a one-hr special tonight at 9p EST about the murder of late-term abortionist George Tiller entitled, "The Assassination of Dr. Tiller."
The subtitle provides Maddow's angle: "New documentary looks into whether there were larger forces behind abortion doctor's murder." Here's a clip, featuring a couple pro-lifers we know…
Troy Newman of Operation Rescue issued a press statement October 18 explaining why he allowed MSNBC to interview him, and I would likely have done the same thing, since I think we need to engage even those media outlets we know may not agree with us.
Yet Newman told me MSNBC misled him, never letting on it would be the obviously pro-abort commentator Maddow who ended up with his footage. She mentioned Newman's statement on her show October 20, beginning at 1:45 on the clip, although pro-lifers will find the prior segment interesting as well…
The Kansas City Star today gives a synopsis of Maddow's agenda:
Maddow, who co-created and narrated the film, said she did it to shed new light on the contentious case.
The film, 43 minutes long with commercial breaks, begins as a straightforward true-crime account.,,,
Then the film rewinds to tell the story of the 2 men and what led them to that fateful day….
But the film deviates often from the true-crime genre to make statements about the relationship between politics and violence.
Maddow describes "a growing sense of paranoia and anxiety" surrounding Tiller as the protests escalated….
Operation Rescue's Troy Newman and Randall Terry, who helped lead the protests in the 1990s, and Mark Gietzen, chairman of the KS Coalition for Life, agreed to be interviewed by MSNBC.
According to a news release, Newman agreed to participate, despite reservations about Maddow's pro-abortion-rights views, so that he could tell "the story of the tens of thousands of innocent babies killed by abortion during Tiller's long and checkered abortion career."
But that's not all Newman has to say in the film. He's shown describing at length a citywide leaflet campaign Operation Rescue undertook that linked Tiller with his "collaborators," including area businesses such as cab companies. His account is sandwiched between quotes from Tiller's friends and associates, who call the campaign intimidating and say it led to fears for their own safety as well as the safety of Tiller and his family.
"I don't think they could wake up a day and feel secure in the knowledge that nothing was going to happen to them," says Paul Ryding, who was at church the morning Tiller was shot.
Robinson, another doctor at the clinic, describes Roeder as a "rather dull guy" who was merely "reacting to an atmosphere of hatred." She's echoed by her colleague Sella, who says that "if the climate had not been like that… Scott Roeder would not have killed Dr. Tiller."
In an interview with the Kansas City Star, Maddow, a Rhodes Scholar and progressive political activist, elaborated on what useful information she hoped her film would provide.
"Some folks think that extremely radical political tactics are necessary because of their strongly held views on abortion," she said. "There are consequences for that. And those consequences have very little to do with abortion and everything to do with our tolerance for violence and extremism."
So the pro-life movement is the first and only social justice movement in the history of the U.S. to have a violent fringe element.
In actuality the truth is just the opposite: The pro-life movement is the most peaceful social justice movement in the history of the U.S. It is ironically the very movement Maddow upholds that is the most violent "social justice" movement in the history of the U.S. To date Maddow and her ilk have enabled the killing of 50 million innocent children.
Pro-lifers must not let these intimidation tactics deter them from their work, to peacefully yet assertively press to end the heinous practice of legalized child killing.
Tags: anti-abortion, anti-choice, anti-life, assassination, George Tiller, Jill Stanek, Kansas City Star, KS Coalition for Life, Mark Gietzen, MSNBC, Operation Rescue, pro-abortion, pro-choice, pro-life, Rachel Maddow, Randall Terry, Scott Roeder, Shelley Sella, Troy Newman
Oct.25, 2010 7:23 am | Abortionist quacks & pervs, Breaking News |
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64 Comments on "Maddow airing 1-hr special on Tiller tonight"
Austin Nedved
I wonder how Maddow feels about the Stonewall riots?
I have a question for the pro-life movement. If the republicans can get the Supreme Court to rule in 2000 that George W should be President: Why in the 8 years they controlled congress and the presidency couldn't they come
up with legislation that Bush could have easiy signed that would challenge Roe and end up on the Supreme Courts
Docket? The republican Party does not want to overturn Roe, that action would send the problem back to the 50 State legislatures where it will tie up money and man power that they want to be used at the national level. The
republicans have used pro-lifers and the catholic church for decades. Republicans have worked against the economic condition of tens of millions of Christians by waving the Pro-life flag while never intending to actually pass bills that would seriously try to stop abortion.
Bob, I'm not sure you'd find general disagreement from the pro-lifers here about the failures of the Republican Party.� There is much frustration at the so-called pro-life politicians of both parties for failure to do much of anything to outlaw abortion.� These people (the politicians) aren't stupid (mostly), but like most Americans, are not really unhappy with the status quo. They pay lip service to the idea of "protecting the unborn" to get some votes, but they don't do anything significant because they'll lose more votes in the long run.� As long as conservative pro choice voters don't think abortion rights are in danger, they can vote for conservative pro life politicians.
Maddow calls the killing of Tiller "The Assassination of Dr. George Tiller."
Question for Jane Maddow:
What do you think abortion is for the baby, the target of abortion?
Assassination.� Execution.� Slaughter.� Butchery.
If you don't understand that this is how pro-life, abortion opponents see elective, induced abortions, then you don't understand the issue whatsoever.
Jane Maddow,
What would you have someone do if there were a gunman, say, George Tiller, who took over a school of small children, lined them up, and began shooting them?
If someon, say John Taylor,�came along with a gun and shot that gunman, George Tiller, stopping the carnage by George Tiller�against the children, would you, Jane Maddow, claim that "Mister John Taylor assassinated George Tiller?
If a mad man sent his army into another land and they enaged in torture, slaughter, murder, and rape of innocent men, women, children, and babies, would you, Jane Maddow, clain that the mad man has the right to engage in such heinous acts unrestrained?� Would you call a nation or army which defeated the mad man's army, killed the mad man, and rescured millions of other innocent men, women, and children, and babies, an assassin?
George Tiller slaughtered innocent children and made money off of it.� He is no better than those in death camps who slaughtered Jews, Gypsies, etc., and no better than the likes of Muslim nations, such as Iran, which hangs or dismembers and butchers homosexuals.
Of course George Tiller gets more attention from Jane Maddow and President Obama than the pro-life man who was murdered shortly after George Tiller's death.
Maddow, Obama, abortion choicers, et al, don't care about him.
Yin and Yang, what comes around goes around, you reap what you sew.
I hope this documentary will show much of the work "Dr." Tiller performed on his "patients" so that people can see the man for who he truly was.
Keli Hu
@ Austin Nedved
Yes.� Or the 16th Street Church bombing in Birmingham.� Or the race riots that led up to it.� Apparently we can blame Martin Luther King, Jr. for these things, if we wish to.
You know, I bet there were people who opposed the Civil Rights Movement who, at the time, actually tried to.
Why be surprised by or care about what one liberal and proud pervert has to about anything, to an audience of liberal and proud perverts?
Chris Arsenault
Jill – there's something you're beginning to observe about media which is important for you to follow-up on.
The one who frames the context (in this case the program editor) wins.
Video editors and producers possess a power where they can practically make any statement appear to be a 180 in meaning from the original. Done at it's most skillful, an interviewer will lead with one question, bring in another question which leads the respondent to answer in the context of the prior quwestion, but can be easily swapped into a different context.
James O'Keefe understood the power of editing and context. The liberal left's attack on him was partially successful not because there was an actual incident, but merely the hint of one. They framed the context that he was wrong merely for thinking about something. This is dangerous ground.
The story that gets told most often is the one that has the most explicit, emotionally connecting, desirable narrative (coming from each person's own self-interest).
�It's also interesting to note that someone who has been demoralized (that is, they are morally relevant) will not understand absolute consequences until they are subjected directly to them.
How about looking at Barack Obama's "assassinations" of Taliban chiefs in Afghanistan and Pakistan?
How about looking at Bill Clinton killing thousands of people bombing five countries?
How about looking at the Israeli military's killing of tens (hundreds?) of thousands of people in the last 60 years?
How about the millions of people killed by Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and both George Bushes?
How about the many abortionist activists and "leaders" who have admitted to killing their children?
How about the many mothers killed by criminal abortionists?
How about George Tiller's 60,000 dead children? � Don't they count for anything?
The point is, it is ridiculous to focus on one death of a guilty person and ignore all the millions of deaths of innocent human beings.
Charming.� Truly charming.� Mike (and Jill–see today's quote of the day reference to "radical lesbian")� You guys can't help yourself.�� You try to have a nice discussion about a new tv show, but can't resist throwing stones based on the sexual preference of the narrator.�� Say goodbye to more and more people who would otherwise agree with you.
Hi Hal. I rarely agree with your comments, but I think you have a point @ 10:29am. I would rather see someone described as a progressive activist who champions causes A, B, and C.
I don't find Rachel Maddow credible and I won't be tuning in to her documentary this evening. It has nothing to do with her�sexual orientation or her political affiliation. It's because she�omits enough significant fact and detail from her�reporting/commentary�that I find her wasting my time.�When I want to listen to�a liberal slant on the news or libtalk in general, there are other much more helpful sources than her program.
justlookingon
Everyone knows exactly the kind of documentary Rachel Maddow turns out. Everyone knows MSNBC is a ratings 'cellar dweller', and this is one more desperate attempt to breath some life into an otherwise dead outlet.� I think even giving them this much exposure is uneccesary, and I personally won't do her, or the station the favor of turning on this show. I think everyone should take their kids out for dinner and ice cream and then play a board game until their bedtime. Thank God for your beautiful children tonight instead of watching this crap (because you know it will only make you mad).
yor bro ken
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assassin?show=0&t=1288022671
1: capitalized : a member of a Shia Muslim sect who at the time of the Crusades was sent out on a suicidal mission to murder prominent enemies
2 : a person who commits murder; especially : one who murders a politically important person either for hire or from fanatical motives
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassin
The word assassin is derived from the word Hashshashin (Arabic: ???????, also Hashishin, Hashashiyyin, or Assassins),[3] and shares its etymological roots with hashish (pronounced /h�??i??/ or /?h�?i??/; from Arabic: ???? ?ash?sh),[4] referred to the Nizari branch of the Ism?'?l? Shia under the instruction of Hassan a?-?abba? during the Middle Ages. They were active in the fort of Alamut in Iran from the eighth to the fourteenth centuries. They also controlled castle of Masyaf in Syria. This group killed members of the elites of Muslim Abbasid, Seljuq, and Christian Crusaders �lite for political and religious reasons.[5]
Raishell, 'Rhodes Scholar' Maddcow may not be familiar with the etymology of the term 'assassin'. Progressive liberal humanists don't concern themselves too much with facts and and context.
We keep hearing these folks like missy maddcoww, attempting to equate pro-lifers in general and conservative christian in particular with Jew hating mass murdering muslim jihadists.
But folks like�Raisehell never identify the victims of their 'assassins', abortionists whose combined body count in the United States alone is over 40 million.
They become apoplectic when innocent victims are inadvertently killed by our soldiers in the pursuit of muslim assassins who have demonstrated both the will and the�capacity to kill as many peple as possible, regardless of their nationality, ethncity, gender, religion or age.
Alaska Krystal
I will watch it just to see what its about and how she reports. I don't know much about this reporter but I'm sure I'll find out tonight.
And fellow pro-lifers, lets now dwell on her sexual preference, that is a seperate issue than abortion.
Phillymiss
No, I'm not going to watch it and no, I don't care who Rachel Maddow sleeps with.
I am, however,�nervous about November 11th, Veteran's Day,�which is the day SOME deluded individuals have chosen in the past to commit acts of violence against abortion mills clinics.� Please pray that nothing like this happens this year and that all protests remain PEACEFUL.� Thank you!
I cannot stand to listen to Maddow, she has such an insipid personality while being as arrogant as humanly possible.
Phillymiss – �I didn't know November 11th had that distinction. �That is my wedding anniversary. �Picked because my husband is a teacher and he said he always wanted off work on our anniversary. �Unfortunately that only worked out the first few years, now school is always in session.
Alaska Krystal� October 25th, 2010 at 11:56 am
"And fellow pro-lifers, lets not dwell on her sexual preference, that is a seperate issue than abortion."
Homosexuality and pre-natal homicide, though distinctly different issues, are both the spawn of a common father.
Prolifer L
True prolifers believe�that�life is to be protected, in the womb and out of the womb (even an abortionist's life).
The climate in this nation has been made even more divisive, partisan�and hate-filled since the�messianic, narcissistic, most pro-abortion, president ever has taken office than�I can remember.�I know people hated GW Bush and 'Bill Clinton but I see a shift into even more crass, hateful dialog. All Chrisitian prolifers please continue to pray�through spiritual warfare for the upcoming election, the nation and�the world for repentence, salvation and deliverance.
kim jacobson
will they also be doing a piece on the murder of pro-life activist James Pouillon .
ninek
The pro-life movement has been one of the most peaceful movements in human history.� Murders have been committed, but we can count on our fingers how many since Roe v Wade and none of the perps have been encouraged by mainstream pro-lifers.� Of course, no murders should be committed�ever.� First, it undermines our message, 2nd, it gives fodder for the pro-abortionists, and 3rd and most importantly it robs the victim of the chance to repent and convert.� What if Tiller was minutes away from conversion of the spirit?� We will never know.� What if he was days away from becoming a pro-life team player?� We will never know.�
Prolifer L is correct.� We must pray all the more fervently.
And for those who don't like pro-lifers, ask yourself, do you advocate for the murder of unborn children out of spite?� Then never mind our faults and imperfections, get on board and help save pregnant women and their children.� You don't have to like us to help people in your own community.
One thing wwe can be sure this documentary will accomplish is to renew the hateful rhetoric and smear tactics of the rabidly proabort left against prolifers, which has already begun on Twitter �before the program has even aired. No doubt they are all frothing at the mouth in hopes of new accusations to level against our side. They shriek when an abortionist goes down for some criminal charge or other and slander prolife and demand that such unethical 'doctors' not be made the standard for all abortionists, yet they have no trouble equating each and every one of us with Scott Roeder. Going by their logic, each and every one of them is directly responsible for the cold blooded shooting of jim Pouillion. Try saying that, and watch them balk, but it's never an issue when we're all lumped in with Roeder. Typical double standard, which this documentary will undoubtedly further. Be watching for it.
Nick, that was uncalled for.� And not analogous to anything.
And she no doubt will totally ignore the fact that the man routinely did to babies what the Left considers it cruel and inhumane to do to a convicted murderer. She'll leave out that these were mostly VIABLE babies, killed and then delivered, macerated and rotting, into a toilet in the basement.
Homosexual behavior is a highly destructive and immoral act. It is an abuse of the gift of sexuality, no different than the abuses of contraception and sex outside of marriage (which spawns abortions). Homosexual activity and abortions are both, and equally, morally bankrupt behaviors.
Mike, can't let your comments go without saying I completely disagree.� 100%.� I'll stop there to avoid violation of the rules.
LizFromNebraska
what Kim Jacobson….I am waiting for that documentary.�� I'd rather watch the Blu Ray of astroboy that I rented.
Correct me if I'm wrong Mike, but I strongly suspect your comments are based on scripture.
If that is the case I must assume that you are also against women voting or working outside the home. Is this correct?
You would also do no shopping or eating out on Sundays. Is this also correct?
That's a good movie Liz. I've got an Astro Boy doll. I loved the old television series!
While I only saw parts of the documentary while channel surfing, it was interesting that two of the three cab services would not transport women to Tiller's clinic, the FedEx man would not pick up or deliver packages for the clinic, the company said this was his option, and garbage collectors wouldn't collect the trash.� Now, did the Tiller people think this was because of the OR demonstrators or did they think it might, just might, have something to do with what went on at the clinic?� Can anyone help me with this?
Did someone on this website condone the shooting of Tiller?
Leticia Velasquez
No one has mentioned this innocent young women who was violated, became pregnant and then died an agonizing death while her mother took her for a late term abortion �in Tiller's mill. She had Down syndrome, and Tiller has killed thousands like her just before birth. Why should her death bother him. She was only 19.
JUSTICE FOR CHRISTIN GILBERT!
http://justiceforchristin.com/
Nick I think such a despicable comment should get you banned off of this blog. Jill and mods please do not let him get a pass with a veiled threat. If you feel he is threatening Jill please report him. No one should get away with threats ever.
too late to start movie now….gotta watch it tomorrow.
Jim Poulin, the pro life protester that was murdered on september 11th last year….his murder won't get a documentary.�� How about the victims of the Fort Hood shooting?�� There won't be a documentary on that either (at least not done by Mad(c)ow)
I know plently of gay & lesbian's who are pro-life.
Just because someone is a label doesn't mean they support abortion or think it is ok.
I just think labeling & name calling is unnesessary when people make the headlines.
Did they include any of Tillers awards he received from NARAL for his ingenuity injecting womens wombs with saline to burn the baby inside and out?� Pro-aborts are a sick bunch.�� Mary,�I wouldn't say I condone it but I do think Tiller 'had it coming' so to speak.� Thinking of how those babies choked on his saline injections�is reason enough for me to condone it. Unlike Roeder though, I wouldn't consider killimg Tiller myself unless he done his handiwork toone of my unemancipated daughters or killed one of my own kids.
Nick said, "How long will the violence remain totally one sided?� When will we see counterterror?� Does anyone think the answer is never?"
Nick,� Are you thinking of going after Roeder.� I am sure he would like to meet you.��I don't think you wanna�run into Paul Hill, he is in heaven surrounded by the angels of�the babies you pro-aborts have aborted.� Besides, I don't think you would be welcome there.� But you can rest easy.� I don't see any major violence erupting from babies�fighting back against you here on earth.��They spend all their time snuggling inside their mother's womb and don't even realize guys like you exist. But for guys like you and Tiller being out on the prowl mother's wombs would be safe places.
Nick 12:57am
You're not serious, right?� I just don't want to step in it.
Exactly what did the sign say?� The shooter had no way of knowing the man was PL, even though he spent much time sitting there with his PL signs? Like Roeder, this killer was another deranged human being.� People are killed all the time by deranged human beings.� Deranged human beings represent no one but their own sick twisted minds.� If Pouillon's death does not count as PC terror, then you must agree that Tiller's death does not count as PL terror.
Come to think of it Nick,
Did PL people blather hysterically about a PC plot when Pouillon was killed?� Compare that to the hysterics and dramatics of the PC side when Tiller was.
No, PL people were considerably more rational, not looking to turn the shooting by a deranged killer to our political�benefit.� We are rational and sensible enough to know deranged killers represent no one but their own twisted selves.� PC people and organizations were quick to distance themselves from this action, fine. But it also kind of spoiled the "victim" image the PCs love to portray when the violence suddenly became two sided.
Nick is a well-established troll, y'all; don't feed him.
Gerard Nadal
Nick isn't a scientist.
Nick, for whatever reason, idolizes those who murder babies. He seems to have been deeply affected by the death of one of his heroes.
But we were too. No genuine pro-lifer can abide the muder of any human being, not even the worst among us such as Tiller. Roeder acted in his own name, not ours. God loved George Tiller too.
Nick is twisted and has descended to the same level as Roeder, only he hasn't fallen as far because he started out as a cheerleader for killing babies.
Roeder was not deranged Mary.��� Don't be PC to the point that you deny the rationale for him taking such a desperate action.�� I thought my point about babies gasping and coughing while trying to breathe�saline injections proved that point beyond argument.�� Now if Scott Roeder had captured Tiller and pulled his arms and legs off in a torture chamber or if he had stabbed him in the head with a scissors and sucked his brains out or if he had put Tiller through repeated waterboarding using a highly�basic saline, I would agree that performing those actions is deranged.� But he didn't do any of those things.��Quite to the contrary, Roeder had rationally decided that if Tiller were allowed to live; Tiller would have continued to repeatedly done those deranged things to innocent babies.�
Rachael C.
Isn't Nick the same person as SOMG, who was banned from here? The veiled threats sure sound familiar. Mods, can you compare IP addresses and providers? If they were the same person, then why would Nick still be permitted to post here?
Actually, the guy who killed Jim Pouillon was on a rampage that day and had already murdered another man, and it's uncertain whether this was pro-choice violence, per se:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-5304025-504083.html
Regardless, no peaceful protester should be the target of such violence. It's insane.
A certifiable nut-job kills a death culture icon and the US media wet themselves trying to whip up hysteria that this was a planned and calculated asassination driven by secret evil powers.
A certified nut-job nearly kills a Catholic Bishop and the media bury the story deep within their pages, and none of their reprobate�editors offer a single syllable of commentary.
Both�crimes were nutjobs acting independently. Since the new definition of the word "news" is to fabricate stories around events to advance a position, the non-government media should spin it as an execution attempt made by the Ted Turner.
News = Lies
MSNBC, and Rachel Madcow's audience has dwindled to such low numbers, that I think the only ones tuning in are right wingers, republicans, and other "enemies of the state" that are curious to see what nonsense they will spew next.
No one takes them seriously anymore.
Rachael C., all:
I mentioned this in a comment on another post a week or two ago but don't expect everyone to read everything: We've known Nick was SOMG from the get-go and decided not to immediately ban him so as to potentially retrieve more fodder for the FBI in NY, in whose jurisdiction SOMG resides. I forwarded the agent assigned to SOMG's case his most recent comment this morning.
No genuine pro-lifer can abide the muder of any human being, not even the worst among us such as Tiller. Roeder acted in his own name, not ours. God loved George Tiller too.
I agree, doc. Killing Tiller was wrong. As much as I hate abortion, two wrongs never make a right. And I don't think that Jill wants to die just yet.
Beating up people is okay, though, especially obnoxious fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers*
*only joking folks, only joking!
Sorry, but you cannot be 100% pro-life and deny that homosexual behavior is sinful and destructive at the same time. Just like you cannot be pro-life and support contraception, for that is an oxymoron as well. According to research, homosexual behavior is one of the most dangerous and life threatening lifestyle choices one can engage in. The truth is the truth. If you love a homosexual, pray for them and get them the help they need. If they cannot change their disorder, then help them embrace celibacy. That is the just the way it is.
Mike, what are you trying to do, get me banned?� I'll do everything within my power to ignore you and your hateful and ignorant comments.
I'm sorry Hal, but what part was hateful and ignorant? I neither hate homosexuals, nor am ignorant of them. In fact, I love them very much and seek only the best for them. I know that homosexuality is a disorder, and a terrible cross to bear. I also know that there is wonderful help available to them change (Courage Apostolate, PFOX, etc) and that they can also embrace celibacy as well. I also know that homosexual behavior is immoral, sinful, and destructive to body, mind, and soul. No one who truly loves homosexuals would ever enable them to remain in destructive lifestyles, where their risk of disease, abuse, and death is exponentially greater and where their very souls are in grave danger. To love means telling the truth.
I also know that human beings are not defined by their sexuality. We are children of God, and we all have to live by the same rules. Sex outside of marriage (between one man and one woman for life) is rightfully forbidden. If one does not wish to marry, then a life of celibacy is the other option, and it is a wonderful and liberating option as well. Those are the facts of life. Any deviation from those leads to sin, depression, and destruction.
@Megan:
Regardless, no peaceful protester should be the target of such violence. It�s insane.
I agree 100 percent.
Not long ago, a group of neo-Nazis, Klansmen (sorry, they like being called Klanspersons now) were protesting and some lefty kids from ARA (Anti-Racist Action)�showed up and tried to provoke a�fight.� If it wasn't for the cops, there might have been some bloodshed.
As much as I hate the Klan, et. al, they 1) were being peaceful, and 2) have the right to free speech.
"Those are the facts of life."
Those are not facts.� They are opinions.� And they're bad ones.� I am thankful there are, indeed, many more options than those you propose.
This is exactly the third thing I agree with Rachel Maddow doing (The other two are her being a guest on the Colbert Report and complimenting the Pope's shoes): she is showing us the worse facets of the pro-life movement for us to be aware of. Like it or not, folks, there are crazies among us, crazies who like us believe in equality for the unborn, but who react violently in both words and actions. I'm GLAD she's showing this. Even if they will exaggerate it, they would have NOTHING to make a documentary about there had never been someone who called them self 'prolife' who picked up a gun and shot an abortionist. I can never, ever agree with violent tactics such as that. Even if its not killing people, harassment and name-calling has never helped stop anything, it only makes those committing those actions look worse. Creating hit lists for abortionists, finding out where they live, harassing them and their families-how does that save the babies? How? How does screaming 'baby-killer' and other insults actually do anything to stop the baby killing? These are actions based purely on emotion.
The sane people in the pro-life movement who resort to peaceful prayer outside of abortion mills, who do actual helpful things like raise money for maternity homes and crisis pregnancy centers need to be aware of the the crazies in the pro-life movement, so that WE can be the ones to point out the error of their ways, and not liberal haters like Rachael Maddow who will take the truth and exaggerate it. Instead of making the excuse that we aren't the first who had violent fringe movements, we should make it a point to condemn violent actions, and condemn people who say things that encourage violent emotions. If WE were the first one's to call out the crazies in our movement and remedy their crazy, then people like Rachael Maddow wouldn't have to make documentaries like this. Its crazies like that who make the rest of us look bad. We can criticize liberals and pro-abortion people for calling us 'domestic terrorists' all we want, but if there had never been an abortion clinic bombing or abortionists killing, then we would never have been called that. But the truth is what it is.
No, Hal, I'm very sorry, but those ARE facts in terms of living a moral and healthy life, and one that abides with Church teaching and the Natural Law. The other "options" are those that deny a good…they are not true options but rather lies. Please, do not get sucked in. Seek Jesus, and give your burdens to Him. Take on His yoke, for it is far lighter and less burdensome than the world's. I take up my cross daily to follow Him, and He changed my life to the point where I do not even recognize my former, highly destructive self. The same can be true for homosexuals too.
Mike, here's a hint at how different you and I are.� I'd rather my daughters were gay than Christian. Much rather.
Hal, I am sorry to hear that, and I will pray for you and your daughters. I will ask for the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, who helped me overcome sexual disorder and lust and lead me to the purity of her Son, Jesus Christ. Never before has there been so much peace and joy in my life, to the point where all that came before is obscured by darkness and pain. Homosexuality is a cruel master if you allow it to be in control, but God is the loving Father, and only in Him are all things possible. Sexuality is a gift from Him, with a very specific and powerful purpose, But like all things in this fallen world, it can become twisted by sin. Contraception and homosexual behaviors are two ways in which one of the most precious and beautiful gifts is spoiled and destroyed. Man and woman in the image and likeness of God are meant to come to Him, either in celibacy or in union with each other. When in union, and open to life, God shows us Himself, a beautiful union of love that is naturally fruitful. When that union is twisted or closed to life, it no longer reflects God, and becomes a source of pain, suffering, and darkness.
Mike, I'm glad you have found peace and joy.� I have too.� We're lucky.� Best wishes to you,
Mike, just read a moving manifesto from an Anglican Bishop:
http://walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com/2009/10/manifesto-from-our-friend-bishop-john.html
I have made a decision. I will no longer debate the issue of homosexuality in the church with anyone. I will no longer engage the biblical ignorance that emanates from so many right-wing Christians about how the Bible condemns homosexuality, as if that point of view still has any credibility. I will no longer discuss with them or listen to them tell me how homosexuality is "an abomination to God," about how homosexuality is a "chosen lifestyle," or about how through prayer and "spiritual counseling" homosexual persons can be "cured." Those arguments are no longer worthy of my time or energy. I will no longer dignify by listening to the thoughts of those who advocate "reparative therapy," as if homosexual persons are somehow broken and need to be repaired. I will no longer talk to those who believe that the unity of the church can or should be achieved by rejecting the presence of, or at least at the expense of, gay and lesbian people. I will no longer take the time to refute the unlearned and undocumentable claims of certain world religious leaders who call homosexuality "deviant." I will no longer listen to that pious sentimentality that certain Christian leaders continue to employ, which suggests some version of that strange and overtly dishonest phrase that "we love the sinner but hate the sin." That statement is, I have concluded, nothing more than a self-serving lie designed to cover the fact that these people hate homosexual persons and fear homosexuality itself, but somehow know that hatred is incompatible with the Christ they claim to profess, so they adopt this face-saving and absolutely false statement
Hal, I'm sorry, but those are lies. The truth is clear and final. Choosing to ignore it will not make it go away, and will never lead to happiness. I will pray for you as you continue your journey, and it is my sincere hope that you will turn towards Christ before your final hour, and witness the truth yourself. The gift of sexuality has a powerful, but finite purpose, and is not be abused outside of the confines of an open-to-life marriage of one man and one woman for lite. All else, is a destructive lie.
Hal, let me please ask you this. If I told you that I supported your involvement homosexual behavior, fully believing (whether you believe or not) that it was dangerous and destructive for your body, mind, and soul, would that be honest and loving of me? Would you rather I lie to you? Lying to someone means that you really DON'T care about them, ultimately, but only about yourself and how they feel about you. It is the ultimate narcissism. Would I be acting in a loving manner towards you if I told you it was okay to continue to abuse drugs (if you did or did not is irrelevant)? Would I be loving towards your children if I allowed them to obtain abortions if they really wanted them, knowing how destructive such things are?� Love is not politeness nor mere kindness. That is vapid and shallow. Love means telling the truth, whether it is popular or not, because loving someone means you care about their well-being both here and in eternity. I love you, Hal, and I care that you are well here and in eternity. Because of that, I have to tell you the truth, which seems painful to both of us.� Do you think I enjoy making people angry and having them call me a bigot and an ignoramus? Not anymore than you enjoy disciplining your children and causing them pain…but we do so because it is GOOD for them and because we LOVE them. Do you really believe that lay people, priests, nuns, and bishops who speak the truth about sexuality actually hate homosexuals? Really? When those same people are often the ONLY ones to minister to them in AIDS hospices? If we hated them, we would not have anything to do with them. But the opposite is true. We're always around sinners, because we are sinners too, but we know the truth and want to share it with everyone who suffers. Why do you think we speak about against abortion, and pray on the sidewalks of their clinics? Because we hate them? If we hated them, we would never go near them. We do so, because we love them, and we want them to know the truth and to change.
Mike, I guess the short answer is I do believe your motives are good.� But I also believe all your ideas are about as wrong as they can be.� As you say, I owe it to you to tell you the truth about that.� We only� have one life to live, and I wouldn't want you to spend all of it so misguided.� So, I guess I must love you too� ;)
It is not possible for something to be good and, at the same time, untrue. Only the truth is good, because as we know, only God is good and true. All that is good and true here is a reflection of Him. If my intentions are good, then they are true. If my intentions are bad, then they are not true. This life we know here is not the only life we have. We have eternal life, and it is far more precious than anything and everything of this world. As such, it is far too important to play fast and loose with. I just wanted you to know that.� Thank you for the conversation, and God Bless.� ~Mike


New Car Technologies: Friend, Foe Or I Don't Know?
With tens of thousands of people injured in car crashes every year, many car companies have invested a lot of time and money into developing safe driving features for their new vehicles. From automatic braking, to adaptive cruise control, to self-parking cars, engineers are constantly developing features that are designed to help us drive safer. But can these safety features make us even more vulnerable?
Although a clever advertisement, this commercial leaves the viewer with the impression that if they're distracted or unable to stop, Hyundai will step in to help. What Hyundai fails to tell the viewer in the commercial, but so graciously puts in 2pt font at the bottom of the screen, is that auto emergency braking is not a substitute for safe driving. This disclaimer also states that AEB only imitates full braking at speeds between 5-50mph. Driver-assisted technology can help prevent crashes and in turn save lives, nevertheless, it is important to keep this question in mind: are these advertisements sending the wrong message, and giving drivers permission to become lazier and less focused?
It's not just braking assistance that is drawing a thin line between helpful and harmful, but other new features as well. The 2012 Jeep Cherokee Sport includes the adaptive cruise control technology and blind spot monitoring in this model. The commercial advertisement featuring this technology pictures the Jeep driving along a seemingly desolate highway, but all of a sudden approaches a truck in front of it. Thankfully, the adaptive cruise control is able to automatically slow the Jeep down before it crashes into the truck. Suddenly the Jeep's blind spot monitor starts to beep uncontrollably and out of nowhere a motorcycle zips by on the left.
Are these advertisements suggesting that not only does a driver not have to brake on their own, but they also don't have to check their blind spots, or adjust their own cruise control? Although driver-assist technology can be beneficial in preventing crashes and saving lives, it is also important to realize that they are no substitute for good judgement, paying attention and learning to safely operate and control your vehicle.
While advances in technology are fantastic tools that will inevitably help save some lives, people are still responsible and must learn the skills to be safe behind the wheel.


A Gingerly Prepared Meal -or- Ginger eats a close relative.
Recently my good friends Poul Riishede and his wife Sansanee, opened a new Pancake House in Chiang Mai Thailand. They have sort of adopted the lead character from my film Escape Of The Gingerbread Man!!! as their mascot.
Years ago Poul left his native Denmark to help me make my film at The Monk Studio Thailand. Like most of my personal film work, I had no budget to pay anyone. But despite that, Poul went above and beyond what was expected... and helped make the film a reality.
Some Ginger goodies for the kids! By Sansanee Riishede!
P.S.- I would like to add that I owe a great debt of gratitude to so, so many who have helped me in my personal film work over the years. Friends with much greater talent than I... who have chosen to share that talent with me for a time. Without you, I wouldn't have much... and I will always be in your debt. THANK YOU!


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Now that Rev. Sun Myung Moon is gone, will we finally get Inchon on DVD?
With all due respect to the late newspaper mogul and Unification Church leader: Does the passing of Rev. Sun Myung Moon mean we'll finally get to see the long-delayed DVD release of Inchon, the epic 1982 embarrassment that Moon co-financed, barely distributed -- and then withdrew from release 30 years ago?
(And before anyone asks: Yes, I saw it back in the day -- even wrote about it for The Houston Post, though I'm afraid I can't link to my review -- and, yes, it really was that bad.)
Mind you, I am not going to settle for some slapdash, half-assed release of the version that fleetingly appeared in theaters three decades ago. No, I want the full monty, the original cut of the ill-starred Korean War drama prepared by director Terence Young. (Yes, that Terence Young, the same filmmaker who directed Dr. No and From Russia With Love, the first two James Bond movies.) Not only do I want a special-feature documentary that will explain why Laurence Olivier chose to play Gen. Douglas MacArthur with the mannerisms and makeup of an aging drag queen. I want to see all that footage of the late, great David Janssen as a supporting character -- footage that, according to Hollywood legend, was deleted before Inchon hit theaters so that audiences couldn't tell how long the flick had remained on the shelf after shooting concluded. (Janssen died in 1980.)
Come to think of it, I also want to see the deleted footage of Rex Red -- yes, that Rex Reed -- who reportedly played an itinerant music critic pressed into service as a war correspondent after North Korean soldiers inconveniently move past the 38th Parallel in 1950. Again according to Hollywood legend, Reed was so embarrassed by the movie that he asked to be left on the cutting-room floor. Personally, I find this harder to believe than the Janssen story -- after all, we are talking about Rex Reed, the same dude who co-starred in Myra Breckenridge, and never asked to be deleted from that fiasco -- but who cares? If the footage still exists, let's dredge it up for the DVD. And the Blu-Ray, too, of course.
Mind you, not everyone was ashamed of his involvement in this legendary folly.
Back in 1989, while interviewing Ben Gazzara during the New York junket for Road House -- a movie that looks like freakin' Citizen Kane when compared to Inchon -- I delicately raised the issue of his earning an easy paycheck for appearing in Moon's mega-flop as a US Marine major who takes time out from cheating on his wife (Jacqueline Bisset) with a young South Korean cutie (Karen Kahn) to warn the folks in Seoul about the oncoming North Korean invasion. I half-expected Gazzara to defend his work in this debacle by insisting he did it only so he could afford to keep making no-budget indies with his buddy John Cassavetes. To his credit, though, Gazzara didn't take that easy route. Rather, he laughed heartily, and said, in effect, he wasn't the only whore working in that bordello.
"We didn't know there was Moonie money behind the film until we were six weeks into production,'' Gazzara said. "Actually, though, I guess it must have been fate that I be in that movie. I turned it down three times, until the producer told me Laurence Olivier was gonna be in it, playing Gen. Douglas MacArthur. And I thought to myself, 'Well, why am I being such a purist? If Olivier's in it, why can't I?'
"And when we were filming, I met my wife, Elke. She's from Germany, and she was working as a model (in Korea) at the time. We've been together ever since."
Proving once again that, yes, even a bad movie -- a really, really bad movie -- can have a happy ending.
Ben Gazzara and Jacqueline Bissett in Inchon
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Barely a week after Mexican low-cost airline Volaris announced it will begin twice-weekly Guadalajara-Charlotte service on Nov. 22, hub carrier American said it will begin daily seasonal Charlotte-Guadalajara service starting on Jan. 6.
It's an old story – airlines protect their hubs – and it would seem at the least to pose a challenge to the Volaris strategy. For its first Southeast destination outside Florida, Volaris chose Charlotte over Atlanta, which has far more passengers, but which also has twice daily service to Guadalajara on hub carrier Delta.
On Friday, shortly after the American route announcement, Miguel Aguiñiga, Volaris director of market development, said the carrier's flight will operate as scheduled. "We will continue to strengthen our commitment to the destination and with our clients who love to travel with us and save as much as possible with our low fares," he said.
Volaris will fly the route on Sundays and Thursdays with a single-class Airbus A320 seating 174 passengers. American will operate through April 1 with an A319 seating 128 passengers in three classes.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the tenth busiest U.S. airport, with 44 million passengers in 2017, but it is a fortress hub where 90% of the passengers belong to American. About 36 million passengers connect between American flights.
Nevertheless, in an interview preceding the American route announcement, Aguiñiga said, "Charlotte makes sense for us. It has a great airport and a growing population of Mexicans, a lot of people who fly to Guadalajara and tell us they need a non-stop flight.
"And Guadalajara is not just [the city]; a lot of people in Michoacan, Zacatecas and Jalisco travel to that airport," he said.
Volaris markets to the airline industry's visiting friends and relatives (VFR) segment. "We focus on VFR markets; we provide Spanish language and low fares and our passengers are familiar with Volaris," Aguiñiga said. Spanish is the first language for flight attendant announcements.
Volaris fits the mold of ultra-low-cost carriers around the world, with an Airbus A320 family fleet; investment by Phoenix airline entrepreneur Bill Franke; low fares combined with charges for every amenity, and minimal pitch between seats. According to seatguru.com, all three Volaris Airbus models operate with 30 or 31-inch pitch. American's smallest seat pitch on Airbus aircraft is 31 inches.
Volaris likes niche markets. In November, it will also begin Guadalajara-Albuquerque. It already serves Fresno, Milwaukee and Reno. Its 22 existing U.S. markets are dominated by West Coast and Texas destinations, with seven in California. It serves the U.S. from Mexico City, San Jose, San Salvador and Guatemala City as well as Guadalajara. U.S. markets provide about 20% of revenue.
With a population of about 1.5 million, Guadalajara is the second largest city in Mexico and the tenth largest in Latin America. The region has about 5 million residents. Volaris' Guadalajara hub offers service to about 50 cities, including about 20 in Mexico.
Meanwhile, Charlotte's population is about 14% Hispanic, about 120,000 people. Although American operates the world's third largest single airline hub in Charlotte, with 674 daily departures to 160 cities, Mexican destinations are currently limited to Cancun, Cozumel and Mexico City. In Central America, American has two additional destinations: Belize City and San Jose, Costa Rica.
As for Volaris, Aguiñiga said a decline in leisure travel from the U.S. has little impact. "Because our markets are more VFR, we don't have that much [capacity] in leisure markets," he said.
On the plus side for the Mexican beaches, Southwest said Thursday that in March it will boost or restore seasonal service to Cancun from four cities.
"A new trade deal between the US and Mexico could drive economic stability and improve demand," Becker wrote. "Volaris should be a beneficiary of an improving economic climate in Mexico. The airline will continue to focus on keeping costs low, using low fares to stimulate demand and drive higher profits through ancillary fees. Becker has an outperform on the stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.


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Q: Insert into mssql I have 2 tables in an mssql database, horse_data and trainer_data. The horse_data has the following columns:-
horse_id, horse_name, horse_nationality, horse_yof, horse_sex,    horse_sire, horse_dam, horse_trainer_id,
and trainer_data's columns are :-
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There is a foreign key relationship between trainer_id and horse_trainer_id.
How can I insert an new record into the horse_data table, and instead of entering an int for the value of horse_trainer_id enter the name of a trainer and then have the insert query look up the value in the trainer_data and insert the correct trainer_id into horse_trainer_id column of the horse_data table?

A: Try this:
INSERT INTO horse_data (horse_id, horse_name, horse_nationality,
                        horse_yof, horse_sex, horse_sire, horse_dam, horse_trainer_id)
VALUES (horse_id, horse_name, horse_nationality, horse_yof,
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        (SELECT TOP 1 trainer_id FROM  trainer_data WHERE trainer_name = 'name'))

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Green Party of New York Supports Stein Campaign Recount
New York - The Green Party of New York declared its support of the recount effort launched by 2016 Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein. Party officers added the recount effort was focused on election integrity and making sure all votes are counted, a fundamental principle of grassroots democracy and the Green Party.
Green Party of New York
www.gpny.org
Gloria Mattera, Green Party of NY Co-Chair, [email protected]
Peter Lavenia, Green Party of NY Co-Chair, [email protected]
"The right to cast a vote and have it be counted is one of the most fundamental rights that we enjoy as Americans. Most voters assume their votes are counted, but this isn't always the case. There's a history of millions of provisional and absentee ballots being thrown out for trivial reasons, and miscalibrated machines often didn't read a large percentage of others. Additionally, thousands of voters may have been wrongly purged from the rolls through a database called Interstate Crosscheck. We need to count those votes and make sure people aren't having their voting rights taken away. That's why the campaign is conducting the recount and why we as a party support it," said co-chair Gloria Mattera.
"We also know over 90 million eligible voters didn't vote in the 2016 general election. When so many of our fellow citizens are of the view that voting just doesn't matter, this suggests a wide and deep skepticism that government is not responsive to the needs of the people. Those who decided to go the polls faced many challenges such as long lines, cutbacks in voting hours, insufficient, antiquated and malfunctioning voting equipment, demands to see identification, or in the worst case scenario finding out that they had been purged from the voter rolls. Reports from the field indicate that these problems were especially prevalent in communities of color, who also faced Jim Crow-modes of voter suppression and disenfranchisement," said co-chair Peter LaVenia.
"It's time that we as citizens stand up to the corporate controlled Democratic and Republican parties and demand a fully auditable, transparent, and trustworthy voting system that we can have confidence in. That is exactly what Jill Stein has initiated with the recount effort. We acknowledge concerns raised by some members of the party and welcome a diversity of opinion and open debate. We support the courageous steps taken by Jill Stein to help build a functioning democracy in the United States," concluded Mattera.


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SpinSheet Staffer Favorites Want some local knowledge about Annapolis and all the best spots? We've got you covered.
On Land Chances are you'll be looking for some peace and quiet after the rush of the boat shows or regattas or whatever brought you here. But if you're not from the Annapolis area, it may seem like the whole town is bustling. We've narrowed down some of our favorite quiet hideaways to get you started.
Take a hike. Quiet Waters Park is only about 15 minutes from downtown Annapolis, just off Hillsmere Drive and has great walking and running trails. There is also a dog park and stunning views of the South River. Bikes, kayaks, and stand-up-paddleboards are available for rent from Paddle or Pedal.
Find some quiet. The Maritime Republic of Eastport is just a short walk across the Spa Creek Bridge and is another great place for some respite. At the end of almost every street there is a bench beside the water or you can try the docks at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, at the end of Second Street. Eastport is perfect for leisurely strolls where you'll find restaurants, historic homes, maritime business, and marinas. Back downtown, we also enjoy walking around State Circle and the Naval Academy after sunset (make sure you have a photo ID handy).
Read a book. Old Fox Books is one of our favorites, and is well worth the short walk up Maryland Avenue. The atmosphere is welcoming; they have a full selection of used and a cozy café where you can get a nice cup o'joe to enjoy your new read. We also recommend the nearby Annapolis Bookstore on Maryland Avenue and Back Creek Bookstore on Main Street, specializing in out of print books, with an emphasis on naval history and nautical material.
Take in some history. Tour the Hammond-Harwood House on Maryland Avenue or the William Paca House and Garden on Prince George Street. And overlooking Brokerage Cove is the historic Charles Carroll House where you can inquire about a private tour.
Go shopping. Annebeth's on Maryland Avenue has a great selection of wine, beer, chocolate, and fun gifts. And Maryland Avenue is just great in general. You will be amazed at the number of independent shops and friendly people. There's even an old-fashioned barber shop. Right around the corner, check out Re Sails for great sail canvas gifts, from bags to deck chairs, even. On Main Street, Seasons has superb olive well for the culinary-inclined and you will be sure to walk out with a fun, funky hat if you venture into Hats in the Belfry. And Paws Pet Boutique on State Circle has the best dog collars around. If you venture a little farther out of town, we all love K&B True Value. They have everything, from flashlights to kitchen gadgets. And of course there's Annapolis Maritime Antiques in Eastport—a museum and boutique in one. For nautical shopping, stop into Helly Hansen on Main Street and Sperry on Market Space, Fawcett Boat Supply on Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis Performance Sailing and Weems & Plath in Eastport, and West Marine on Hillsmere Drive or Jennifer Road.
Take a walking tour. Even sailors who have visited Annapolis many times could learn something new. The Four Centuries Walking Tour is offered twice daily, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., or try the Historic Ghost Walk, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. The U.S. Naval Academy Visitor's Center also offers public guided walking tours on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tour the Maryland State House. It is the oldest operating seat of government in the United States. You will need a photo ID to enter.
Best Kept Annapolis Secrets (shhh don't tell anyone): Crabs are usually half the price if you buy them from a waterman or seafood market (such as Wild Country Seafood in Eastport) and steam them yourself. The Annapolis Speedo Man (you'll have to look this one up yourself). Many of the benches around Eastport have a little journal under the seat. Sit down, take in the views, and leave a note for others to read. The amazing views of the South River from Quiet Waters Park. The Starbucks in the basement of the Maryland Inn. The Circle Gallery on State Circle – artwork and photography from around the country, and it's not maritime themed, so expect surprises. Annapolis Ice Cream Company –Grab a cone on Main Street and then walk up the staircase to the grounds of the State House. There are benches with great views and it's surprisingly quiet.
Waterfront Fun One of the best ways to experience Annapolis is by water. Most of us in the office are avid paddle-boarders and kayakers, though depending on the weather, October may prove a bit too chilly. But don't fret, there are other ways to get out on the water and stay warm and dry.
Check out the Miss Anne for cruises on Spa Creek and the Schooner Woodwind for tours around the Harbor. And this year, the Woodwind is offering a special sale: $41 adult tickets ($31 children under 12, $25 children under 7) Friday through Monday, which include a 90-minute sail and same-day entry to the show. Tickets can be booked online from one to six days in advance (not the day of).
Or, be your own captain and rent a Duffy Electric Boat on Spa Creek at 300 Second Street in Eastport through Annapolis Electric Boat Rentals (new owners! they're great!). Stroll the Navy seawall. A brick promenade wraps along the shoreline from the U.S. Naval Academy Visitor's Center for approximately a quarter mile. If you're feeling energetic, follow the water's edge along the street and the Severn River. Ages 16 and older need photo IDs to enter the academy grounds.
The Annapolis Maritime Museum located at 723 Second Street in Eastport has educational exhibits about the maritime history of Annapolis and the ecology of the Bay. There are also benches outside to snag a quiet moment by the water or you can grab a rod and fish from the museum docks. If the weather turns out to be mild, try to get out on the water.
Annapolis Canoe and Kayak on Third Street in Eastport sells and rents canoes, kayaks, and SUPs and has a huge selection of water-related gear.
Also be sure to stop by East of Maui Board Shop at their bigger, better store location (2444-G Solomons Island Rd). for any and all of your watersports needs. If you're really feeling adventurous, rent a kayak or launch your own and try your hand at kayak fishing. Dusk is a great time to go – you never know what you might catch and you can't beat the Annapolis sunsets from the water.
Davis' Pub, at the corner of Fourth Street and Chester Avenue in Eastport, has been a favorite of locals, sailors, and watermen for years. This no-frills bar and restaurant was even featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives." Try the crab pretzel. You won't regret it, but your skinny jeans might.
For a traditional Irish pub with a cozy dining area, friendly staff, and corned beef to die for, stop into Galway Bay on Maryland Avenue. Warm up with the specialty Irish coffee or try the house-brewed Lager and Ale. Fun fact: Galway Bay has consistently received the "Perfect Pint" award from Guinness.
Vin 909's unique dining room and menu, craft beer selection, wine list, friendly staff, and brick-oven baked pizzas make it one of our favorites.
After the Wednesday Night Races, or just about any time, local sailors love to congregate at the Boatyard Bar & Grill on the corner of Severn Avenue and Fourth Street in Eastport. Quintessential Annapolis with a casual, nautical décor and excellent raw bar.
Chick & Ruth's Delly on Main Street is always a great place to people-watch and you can't beat the excellent food. Loosen your belt and try the Man v. Food challenge from the Travel Channel which entails finishing a six-pound old-fashioned milkshake and a one and a half pound colossal sandwich. One person, one hour, one sitting.
Also on Main Street is Joss Café and Sushi Bar for delicious fresh sushi and saki. Treat yourself at Bakers & Co., a small family owned bakery and café specializing in fresh pastries and breads (excellent coffee too), located on Chesapeake Avenue in Eastport. Don't leave without trying the Peach Crumble Muffin.
And don't forget the Leeward Market, our favorite neighborhood café at Second Street and Chester Avenue in Eastport. Sailor-friendly atmosphere with great breakfasts, fresh salads (try the Greek), and outdoor picnic tables. If you're in need of some pampering, head over to Red Red Wine Bar. This place is a transcontinental journey in a glass, with selections changing daily. Sit at the swanky counter and unwind with a glass of vino after a long day walking the show.
Stan & Joe's Saloon on West Street is great if you're looking to escape the main street crowds. It's all locals here (but we'll make an exception for you), the bartenders are great, and the happy hour specials can't be beat.
Also on West Street, you'll find the Metropolitan Kitchen and Lounge—excellent food, hand-crafted cocktails, and a rooftop seating area to die for—and the Rams Head Tavern. Daily happy hours and live music on the back patio or in the basement.
And if you like oysters and interesting cocktails, try the Sailor Oyster Bar in "uptown." It's city chic, Annapolis-style.


Working for an airline requires adhering to a lot of rules, and not just for flight attendants.
People in other positions can have a hard time measuring up to strident dress code standards. Even common, socially acceptable hairstyles can get employees into trouble.
One former British Airlines employee is saying he was fired for sporting a trendy 'do: the man bun.
Sid Ouared was training for a customer service role for a full two weeks with BA before he was terminated, The Sun reported. Ouared said he was told his hairstyle was against the dress code on the very last day of training. He claims that is what led his supervisors to dismiss him.
Ouared believes his termination is a case of discrimination. "According to them [the man bun] doesn't comply with their uniform policy. The fact that they dismissed me for being a man with long hair is ridiculous and sexist," he told The Sun.
"In a nutshell they pretty much dismissed me on the claims that my hair is like a 'girl's hair'," he told ITV News.
'In a nutshell they pretty much dismissed me on the claims that my hair is like a 'girl's hair'"
He says his supervisors offered him three alternatives if he wanted to keep his job with BA: cut his hair, put it in a turban, or wear dreadlocks.
Ouared is neither Sikh nor Rastafarian, so a turban or dreadlocks would be, in his opinion, inappropriate. And he was unwilling to cut his hair based on the principle that his previous employers have never had a problem with the length or style.
Of course, women who wear their hair in buns are perfectly acceptable, even encouraged. Perhaps Ouared's experience could be a jumping off point for a more open-minded dress code policy. In the meantime, he'll hopefully find a more amenable place of work. Reps for British Airways said in a statement that they "do not comment on employment matters related to individuals."


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More than 500,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses administered on July 12: Umar
Cats and coffee combine for a cause at this cafe
At the Gato Café in downtown Rio de Janeiro, coffee and tea are served with whiskers and a purr
Reuters July 13, 2021
At the Gato Café in downtown Rio de Janeiro, coffee and tea are served with whiskers and a purr. In its pink-walled interior, customers can purchase lattes dusted with cat silhouettes and accompanied by paw-shaped biscuits while cats lounge lazily in an adjacent room.
Cat cafés were first popularised in Asia, where they originated in Taiwan in 1998. In addition to offering feline company, Gato Café, which opened last July, simultaneously functions as an adoption site for abandoned cats rescued by an organization called Bigodes do Bunker (Bunker Whiskers).
In 2019, there were over 78 million pet cats and dogs in Brazil, according to the Brazilian Pet Institute. As owners passed away and families were thrown into disarray during the Covid-19 pandemic, many animals were abandoned or left to fend for themselves.
"There are more than 10 million cats without a home in Brazil, and I think that the financial difficulties wrought by the pandemic has unfortunately increased this number," said founder Giovanna Molinaro, who was inspired to create the café after a trip to Japan in 2018.
"There are other cat cafés in the world, but here we are focused on the adoption and well-being of our cats," she added. Clarissa Haiut said she was having the time of her life as she stroked a tabby with white patches.
"I'm in paradise with all of these cats. I'm in love with them! It feels like I'm living in a dream full of kittens."
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Rediff.com » News » Omar promises high security for Amar Nath yatra
Omar promises high security for Amar Nath yatra
By Onkar Singh in New Delhi
May 29, 2009 23:37 IST
Inclement weather could delay the annual Amar Nath Yatra, hinted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
"We have not been able to place security forces in place because of bad weather and hopefully the yatra will begin in June second week. Maybe, around 10. The yatra will last two months," Omar said. The state, he said, made arrangements to ensure a peaceful yatra.
"Neither the Centre nor the state has anything to do with yatra. It is the Amarnath shrine board's duty to ensure that the yatra stays uninterrupted. If you ask me if we have made fool-proof security arrangements, then I am afraid I would say that it is all in the hands of Allah. We hope that nothing happens during the yatra," he added.
Omar Abdullah's 15-minute meeting with Chidambaram delved on the "draconian laws in Jammu and Kashmir".
Earlier, the young chief minister met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
"As far as the autonomy is concerned, Dr Singh has appointed a committee headed by Justice Shagir Ahmed. I have written to him asking him to begin the work. I am sure that the next five years of the UPA government will be able to find a solution to the Jammu and Kashmir problem. Developments in Pakistan have always caused concern whether it be within the terrorist groups or Taliban. Relatively things are under control if you look at the polling within the state. But you never know when they start flexing their arms," the chief minister said.
When asked about his father Dr Abdullah's new portfolio, he said, "You know what Kapil Sibal did to the department of Oceanography. Till today journalists did not know where the department of renewable energy is. But with Dr Abdullah around, he can bring some glamour to the ministry."
Onkar Singh in New Delhi
PM Modi congratulates US President Biden
Kamala Harris sworn in as America's first woman VP


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So you say you're tired of government and all its stupidity? You say you don't like its arbitrary rules, regulations, prohibitions, tariffs, controls, et cetera? You say you don't know what to do to get rid of it?
I've got some good and some bad news for you. I'll start with the bad one: you're not getting rid of government overnight. That won't happen. I'm really sorry, but that's just the way it is.
Now, the good news. Government won't survive in the long run. It will implode, just like the Soviet Union did. It didn't implode because Reagan told it to go away, but because the system couldn't survive. The rules were absurd, perverse, impossible to live by. Socialism and central planning distorted the economy in major ways, creating big deficits of necessary goods and services (and surpluses of some other, like shoes). Black markets were common in the entire Eastern Bloc. In Soviet Russia, government-employed taxi drivers were cruising the streets of Moscow and St. Petersburg at night, looking for western tourists to drive, for US dollars and Deutchmarks. Government employees at plants in Ukraine stole light bulbs from their workplaces, and replaced them with burned out bulbs from home. That's why the Eastern Bloc imploded. People started living by their own rules, instead of by government's rules.
If you're not already a market anarchist, or at least libertarian of some kind, you may wonder what the implosion of the Soviet Union has to do with modern welfare states such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and those in Western Europe? It all has to do with government inefficiency. Like Murray N. Rothbard stated in Power & Market (and in other books), "socialism cannot calculate," and like David D. Friedman states in the Machinery of Freedom, it costs any government twice as much as it should to produce something, and, would I like to add, there's no guarantee anyone wants what they're producing. Just leave me alone, I'd like to tell them.
But like I said, telling government to leave won't make them leave. That's not how government works. There are two ways of gaining wealth: the economic method (production and voluntary exchange) and the political method (coercion). The economic method benefits all involved parties, and leaves no third part worse off (even if one could argue competition will leave less efficient producers worse off, but they are not worse off because of what others are doing, but because what are doing themselves), while the political method only benefits one or a few special interests at a time, and leaves everyone else worse off. It would be logical to assume, that people therefore would try to use the economic method, but there is a hidden trap in the political method. You don't have to produce, to work, neither with your hands nor your brain. The only thing you need to do is to vote, and the economic method is hampered by government rules: by regulations, taxes, tariffs, bans, licenses. It's clearly easier to use the political method.
In the long run, this won't work. There is a difference in degree between the so-called Western civilization and the Eastern Bloc, but there is no difference in kind. What once founded Western civilization, classical liberalism (i. e. libertarianism) have for the last century been replaced with altruism and mysticism. That is not only true for the Middle East, like the mullahs of Iran, it is also true for the Western system of today. What keeps the Western nations alive is what is still left of what once was. While the 19th century was for the most part a century of peace, trade, free banking systems and migration, the 20th century became a century of war, protectionism, Keynesianism and closed borders. The reason we're not all starving in the Western world is because of the 19th century. The present system isn't working. It's killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. Enjoy the fruits, but don't kill the tree, as a group of radical Swedish entrepreneurs said a few years ago. Do I need to add they were not the voice of big business?
Then what? So what if I can't make government go away tomorrow, and so what if it will implode in twenty years or so from now? What to do right now?
There are lots of things to do right now. It's futile to try to sell libertarianism to society "as a whole." That's a waste of time and effort that could be used for better purposes. Knowing and understanding that the present system will implode, and create an even more desperate situation, gives the enlightened ones better tools to meet tomorrow than it gives the average Joe, who thinks things always stay the same. Things never stay the same! Change is human activity's middle name.
The enlightened one needs to be selfish. You need to create your own stability, to meet the unstable times that are coming closer. It was recently calculated that the golden eggs are soon history in my home country, Sweden. By 2020, there will be no more money left in the government gold box for health care, welfare and pensions. That was big news in the beginning of this year. Somehow, there was no real debate. No politicians bothered to take these facts for serious discussion. Hard to see why? No, extremely easy: this is not what the voters want to hear. Politicians are not philosophers or scientists, they are salesmen, with the important difference that some people buy, but everyone (except for some special interest group) end up paying. It's not hard to imagine what will happen. It has happened before, just look at Argentina and Uruguay. They were both wealthy nations a hundred years ago. Uruguay failed first, democracy was repealed, and in the 1970's, that tiny South American nation turned into a slaughterhouse. Argentina was one of the wealthiest nations in the world in 1900. They were sending foreign aid to Sweden. Argentinean workers were drinking wine with dinner. Today they're happy if they can find jobs, and if they actually receive pay checks. They're happy if their savings aren't destroyed by inflation. Uruguay and Argentina were not Soviet Russia-style socialist countries. They were welfare state-social democracies. It's been tried, and it failed big time.
If you've got assets, find ways to hide it from government! There are still tax havens in the world, like Cayman Islands, Luxembourg and (so far) Estonia. If you haven't much wealth to hide, you need to create it. It is necessary for the enlightened to create system-independent revenues. There are many ways this could be done. It all comes down to the question of supply and demand. Surely there are hampered markets where you live. Goods and services that need to be produced, but are stopped/hampered because of government intervention. That could be all kinds of things. I am not going to take a moral stand on this. Unlicensed taxi-driving, making moon-shine, smuggling cigarettes, selling marijuana, selling your services as a craftsman on the black market, et cetera. Your imagination is probably the limit of what you could do.
Of course there are risks involved. They need to be considered. Always try to consider "what if I get caught? What is the maximum punishment?", and then decide what risk you are ready to take. I'm not going to tell you here and now where your limit is. It's a very good idea to diversify in some way. Do several things, or have several markets. Say you're making moon-shine, but don't have the time to find all necessary customers. Do you have reliable friends? They probably know people who would be interested in buying from you, or via them. Also, if you're producing a good (such as moon-shine or marijuana), try to find alternate places to do so. An urban apartment is probably not the best place for this.
My most important message, stated above, needs to be stated again: don't play their games. Play your own games. It's risky, but c'mon: are you a serf or a free individual? Will anyone else give you liberty, or will you take it yourself?


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Charley Varrick is een Amerikaanse misdaadfilm uit 1973 onder regie van Don Siegel. Het scenario is gebaseerd op de roman The Looters (1968) van de Amerikaanse misdaadauteur John H. Reese. In Nederland werd de film destijds uitgebracht onder de titel Gezocht... Charley Varrick.

Hoewel de film goede kritieken kreeg, bleef commercieel succes uit. Het publiek zag weinig in de film waarin geen goed herkenbare held zit en de film flopte in de bioscopen. Siegel weet dit onder andere aan hoofdrolspeler Walter Matthau die de film zelf niet goed vond en dit ook in ieder vraaggesprek verkondigde.

Verhaal

Charley Varrick is een man van middelbare leeftijd voor wie het leven niet gunstig is verlopen. Hoewel hij eigenlijk stuntpiloot is, verdient hij zijn geld met het besproeien van landbouwgebieden met insecticiden en woont in een aftandse caravan in een woonwagenpark.

Samen met drie medeplichtigen, waaronder zijn vrouw Nadine, besluit hij een kleine bank te beroven in Tres Cruces in New Mexico. Alles loopt goed tot de zenuwachtige bankrovers twee agenten doodschieten. Als de politie de achtervolging inzet wordt de auto beschoten en een van de bankovervallers komt om. Charley weet aan de agenten te ontkomen, maar als hij op een beschutte plek stopt, ontdekt hij dat Nadine ook getroffen is en stervende.

Varrick vlucht samen met zijn overgebleven medeplichtige, Harman Sullivan. Ze ontdekken dat ze 750.000 dollar hebben gestolen, veel meer dan ze dachten dat er te halen was. Over de radio horen ze de bankdirecteur verklaren dat er slechts 2000 dollar is gestolen en de twee beseffen nu dat ze het zwarte geld in handen hebben van een grote misdaadorganisatie die het wit wilde wassen via de bank. Hun vrees blijkt waarheid als ze worden achtervolgd door crimineel Maynard Boyle en huurmoordenaar Molly, een sadistische psychopaat. Al snel merkt Varrick dat hij ook moet oppassen voor zijn handlanger, Sullivan, die hem bedreigt.

Als Varrick pasfoto's laat maken voor een vals paspoort wordt hij verraden door de fotografe, Jewell Everett. Molly gaat Varrick en Sullivan achterna. Het duo is echter opgesplitst en Molly vindt alleen Sullivan in de caravan van Varrick. Sullivan wordt door Molly gemarteld en uiteindelijk vermoord. Intussen is Boyle, de crimineel, bezig met het bedreigen van de bankdirecteur. Hij dreigt de man te martelen met een tang en een snijbrander, waarna de doodsbange directeur zich zelf door het hoofd schiet. Intussen heeft Varrick een afspraak met Boyle gemaakt bij een autosloopbedrijf en vliegt erheen met zijn oude vliegtuig.

Molly komt achter de afspraak en gaat ook op weg. Hij ziet dat Boyle enthousiast wordt begroet door Varrick en vermoedt verraad. Voordat Boyle iets kan doen wordt hij omver gereden door Molly. Achtervolgd door de laatste rent Varrick naar zijn vliegtuig. Hij wil opstijgen maar Molly ramt het toestel met zijn auto. Het vliegtuig slaat over de kop en Varrick zit vast in de cockpit. Machteloos moet hij Molly vertellen waar het geld is. Als Molly het geld vindt en wil pakken wordt hij opgeblazen. Varrick had een bom met wat dollarbiljetten geplaatst bij het lijk van de onfortuinlijke Sullivan.

Wat niemand weet is dat Varrick ook de tandartsgegevens van hem en Sullivan heeft verwisseld. Als de politie niet lang daarna de lichamen vindt, zijn ze ervan overtuigd dat Varrick samen met Molly is omgekomen in de explosie. Ondertussen is Varrick al gevlucht met het geld van het bankoverval in zijn tas.

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Achtergrond

Eind jaren zestig van de twintigste eeuw was regisseur Don Siegel dankzij een samenwerking met acteur Clint Eastwood weer helemaal terug in Hollywood. Met Eastwood maakte hij in 1971 Dirty Harry, een van de grootste kaskrakers die Siegel ooit maakte. Het succes van Dirty Harry zorgde ervoor dat Siegel de kans kreeg nog een aantal films te regisseren in de daarop volgende jaren. Een daarvan was Charley Varrick met Walter Matthau in de hoofdrol en Andy Robinson in een bijrol als Sullivan. Robinson was een bekende van Siegel en had de psychopathische seriemoordenaar Scorpio gespeeld in Dirty Harry.

De films van Siegel kenmerken zich door het gebruik van de camera die de hoofdpersonages volgt als een cameraploeg van een tv-journaal, met een realistisch beeld als eindresultaat. Zijn helden zijn harde mannen, vaak met een eigen erecode en zonder zich iets aan te trekken van de regels, vaak zijn de helden niet van de schurken te onderscheiden. Als er al vrouwen in zijn films voorkomen dan spelen ze een ondergeschikte rol. Charley Varrick is hierop geen uitzondering.

Matthau, in de jaren vijftig en zestig van de twintigste eeuw meestal ingezet in komische rollen, speelt een harde man met een uitzichtloos bestaan. Hij doorbreekt dit door een bank te overvallen. Een van de meest ontroerende scènes uit de film is de korte rouw die Varrick overvalt als zijn vrouw Nadine overlijdt aan haar schotwonden. Maar Siegel laat die ontroering gelijk verdwijnen door Varrick vervolgens benzine over de verongelukte vluchtauto te laten gieten en in brand te steken. Hier overwinnen efficiëntie en zelfbehoud het van sentimentaliteit.

Matthau speelt een van de beste rollen uit zijn carrière en won terecht een BAFTA voor beste acteur in 1974 voor zijn rol. Met zijn uitstraling van een goedmoedige mopperpot op middelbare leeftijd, lijkt Varrick niet opgewassen tegen de sadistische huurmoordenaar Molly, maar uiteindelijk is het Varrick die wegloopt met de buit. De film is verder een typische Siegelfilm met veel actie, (zwarte) humor, een sadistische moordenaar en een held die weinig verschilt van de schurk. Het publiek zag er echter weinig in en de film flopte in de bioscopen.

In zijn autobiografie A Siegel Film beschrijft Siegel de discussies die hij had met Matthau over de film. Matthau had al grote bezwaren tegen het scenario. Hij miste een verklaring voor de gebeurtenissen in de film. Ook toen hij de ruwe montage van de film zag was het Matthau onduidelijk waarom alles draaide en hij zei tegen Siegel dat hij iets in de film moest uitleggen waarom Varrick bepaalde zaken deed. Siegel wilde er niet van horen, hij was van mening dat Matthau de bananenschil in beeld wilde brengen voordat hij er over viel. Dat vond Siegel te veel van het goede. Je moet niet alles willen uitleggen.

Locaties
Charley Varrick speelt in New Mexico maar werd gefilmd in Nevada in de buurt van Dayton en Genoa. De bankoverval werd opgenomen in Genoa rond het oude gerechtsgebouw in Google Street. De achtervolging van de politie van de vluchtauto van de bankovervallers werd ook opgenomen in Genoa op Genoa Lane en Route 395. De scènes in het woonwagenpark nam Siegel op in Dayton bij het woonwagenpark naast Red Hawk Casino en bij de Carsonrivier. De scènes bij de autosloperij werden gefilmd bij City Auto Wrecking, bij Sparks. Opnamen van het interieur van Charleys oude caravan werden gemaakt in de caravan van schilder Afton Frederick. Het hele opnameproces duurde zeven weken in een extreem warme zomer in Nevada.

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Amerikaanse film
Film uit 1973
Misdaadfilm
Thriller (film)
Actiefilm
Boekverfilming
Film van Don Siegel
Film van Columbia Pictures
Film van Universal Studios

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'Publish or Perish' and the Small Sample-Size Problem
Science has progressed much by using the experimental method, because it allows us to control many of the important variables including they key independent variable, and it allows us to randomly assign subjects to the treatment or control group, so we can control for confounding variables. I will give a short intro to the experimental method hereunder. Another key element of this process is the sample-size of the study. If the sample-size is too small, the effects we find are highly untrustworthy, which of course is extremely disruptive to science. However, I think the 'publish-or-perish' mentality of modern-science forces scientists to publish multiple papers per year. This means that scientists cannot possibly be expected to conduct research with sufficiently large sample-sizes, because such research is too time consuming.
Experiments work by randomly assigning subjects to a control and a treatment group. Treatment can mean anything here, it could mean treating a cancer patient with a new drug, it can mean teaching pupils with a new method, it can mean giving people a piece of information that the control group does not receive to see whether this changes the behaviour of the treatment group, but it can also mean bombarding a sub-atomic partical with another sub-atomic particle. In physics and chemistry random assignment is often not very important, because the subjects are all the same, or differ on sufficiently few variables that we know what we need to control for. However, when studying more complex things, such as plants, animals and people, random assignment is vital. There are so many things that people can differ on, that we can never control for all of their differences. For instance, we know someone is depressed, and we gave that person a certain drug, and he became less depressed. The drug may have worked, but he may also have changed his diet, or maybe he met a wonderful, smart, kind and inspirational woman. But by random assignment to the control and treatment group we can 'randomize away' these differences: on average the treatment group and the control group will be the same. In the control group there will also be subjects which may have changed for other reasons, and probably roughly as many as in the treatment group. If the treatment group than shows a different result than the control group, we can be fairly certain that it was because of the treatment, and not because of all those other things changing.
However, randomized assignment is not the only important factor to take into account when conducting an experiment. For randomized assignment to properly function, the treatment and control group must also be fairly large. For instance, the human brain is immensely complex – for instance, recently scientists discovered that a fully functioning man had a very small brain – to properly randomize away the different variables that matter, you need enough cases to have individuals at different values of a significant number of those variables. Studies with a small sample-size are more likely to miss effects of a treatment which actually is there (a Type-II error), and are more likely to find an effect of a treatment which actually is not there (a Type-I error). This is because they do not include enough subjects to ensure that the control group and the treatment group would have behaved the same on average. Unfortunately, the sample-size of many investigations is too small. Researchers have noted that in neuroscience the small sample-sizes fundamentally undercut the reliability of the research. This problem is wide-spread in science, and it is exacerbated because scientists and journals tend to publish confirmations and tend to not publish falsifications. This means that research based on an insufficiently large sample-size that finds an effect gets published, while the research that does not find anything is discarded. Whole branches of science face replication crises, including biomedicine, psychology, and experimental economics. Much of what we though we knew in those areas, turns out to have been a statistical artifact.
While this in itself is problematic, and extremely disruptive to the scientific process, I think it is made even worse by the 'publish-or-perish' mentality in modern science. Nowadays, many scientists are forced to publish a certain number of articles per year to keep their jobs, or to get promotions. However, conducting research with a large sample-size is time consuming. How can a scientist be expected to research 1000 individuals for a certain experiment, and be expected to publish multiple articles per year? This is an obviously impossible to achieve simultaneously. So, even while recommendations to increase sample-sizes are quite common in psychology, sample-sizes have not actually increased in psychological research since 1955. It is not very hard to find a culprit: by forcing them to publish multiple papers per year universities and politicians do not give scientists the time to perform at the best of their ability.
Bottom Line: Experiments in complex environments require a large sample-size to yield trustworthy results. I hypothesize that because scientists have to publish multiple articles per year they cannot possibly conduct research with sufficiently large sample-sizes.
Image: Schulz KF, Altman DG, Moher D; for the CONSORT Group. CONSORT 2010 Statement: updated guidelines for reporting parallel group randomised trials. BMJ. 2010 Mar 23;340:c332. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c332. (http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/340/mar23_1/c332)
Epistemology, Methodology, Philosophy of Science
Why Do Scientists Engage in Fraud, and What Can We Do About It?
Keynesian Policy by Default: How Political Gridlock Leads the Dutch Government to Pay Off its Debts


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Born on the stroke of midnight in a little house in the ancient Roman town of Caesaromagus (Chelmsford), John grew up with a love of stories, the power of words and the magic of plays on the stage. John trained as a secondary school teacher and was first published in 1983. Oodles of years later, he became a full-time writer. He's well known for writing to encourage readers into books and has been named a 'Reading Champion' by the National Literacy Trust. He lives in Worcestershire, England.
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