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Whose Public? by Jenzia Burgos
Whose Public?
by Jenzia BurgosPosted on May 15, 2018 March 25, 2021 Advanced Writing CourseCriticism
The Public Theater. Photograph by Jenzia Burgos, 2018.
Places of Performance
Five years ago, The Public Theater on Astor Place finally unveiled years of renovations, relinquishing the scaffolding and heavy machinery which once overwhelmed Lafayette Street. Only weeks later, a group of friends and I made the pilgrimage from our arts high school in Queens to The Public Theater one evening after school. It was a place we had loved so dearly a year before, the kind of space we all imagined ourselves working in one day. We used to lean lazily along the Corinthian columns of the lobby, comforted by the sturdy way they carried history forth. Bathed in the warm glow of overhead lanterns, we would wait eagerly for show time; lightweight aluminum chairs were also scattered about casually, ready to be pulled over should we have wished to sit. The relaxed practicality of it all beckoned our return, again and again. Now, we were eager to see what had changed, excited to experience this spirit anew. A blend of pedestrians weaved around us as we crossed the street from the Astor Place station, the unfamiliar bright lights of The Public illuminating the short distance. Sprawling gray granite steps soon slid us up into the lobby. A black doorman let us in through tall glass doors; he was a new addition. We chirped our thanks, looked up and around, and suddenly fell silent.
Stunned. The space was blindingly white. Not just the folks milling about, throwing their heads back in large laughter with cups of chardonnay grasped in their hands. The space was quite literally white: the walls, the lights, the ceilings. White without nuance, without past or future context. A relentless, harsh whiteness—the entire lobby a spotlight where one is put on display the moment they enter, left to flounder without direction in this blank void. But then, there was some color peppered about the very periphery of the lobby. Red letters set under archways indicated the names of The Public's five theater spaces. Red like a conscious afterthought: What other powerful color could we use? There was something more transfixing floating directly before us, the lobby's main attraction. A techy chandelier, pulled out of a dystopian sci-fi future. Its body swooped down from the ceiling, reaching out its white-paneled arms like splayed blades of a fan. On each panel, there read a different Shakespeare reference, illuminated in digitized font. An impressive algorithm seemed to switch these references out periodically. Overwhelmed by it all, my friends and I had failed to move beyond the entrance. Finally, the doorman gently approached us and requested we step to the side. He smiled sympathetically and offered, "It's something, ain't it?"
Something, indeed. So much something that we ended up not seeing a show that night, intimidated by the grandeur and disheartened by what felt like an elite restructuring of a once humbler space. I grew out of that shock eventually, or rather, learned to suppress it. I go to The Public often now, as it remains a theater whose work I value immensely, with plays that reflect my life, the lives of other marginalized folks, and a push for inclusion and diversity. Yet, there is still that sinking feeling every time I enter the lobby. An echo of doubt that tells me this is not a space for me, nor for many of my friends or family—for they, too, would not feel at home here. And then, there is the guilt; it swims in my gut, lurching and reprimanding me for supporting this contradictory place. A place of performance where the work is inclusive, but the building is not.
It is this very guilt which compels me to examine these performance spaces. It now seems that the sociocultural event of theater requires a change of focus—it must be tied to the very spaces where theatrical performance occurs, as the way people experience theater is by no means governed solely by what happens on stage. The entire theater, with its physical appearance and design, its associated public spaces, and even its location within the city contributes to a politics of cultural dominance and access. It is necessary to reveal the ways that New York City theaters, often touting themselves as cultural forums and hubs for inclusivity, are both succeeding and failing in ways to meet these goals through their most visceral, visual spatial impressions.
The Public Theater is particularly fascinating to consider, as its rich history and artistic contributions only complicate the institution's relationship to its physical venue on Astor Place. The building, formerly the Astor Library during the nineteenth-century, has housed The Public since 1967. Since then, The Public—one of the first non-profit theaters in America—has defined its mission and theatrical works in terms of cultural and creative accessibility. As its name suggests, The Public's mission statement reads "The Public Theater is theater of, by, and for the people." They further declare their dedication to "artist-driven, radically inclusive, and fundamentally democratic" work and continue to operate on the principles that "theater is an essential cultural force and that art and culture belong to everyone." Subjectively speaking, The Public has indeed produced a wide breadth of artistic work and civic programming initiatives that adhere to this mission. They produce Free Shakespeare in the Park in Central Park's Delacorte Theater, tour the five boroughs with their Mobile Unit group, and partner with organizations throughout New York City with their Public Works program to allow low-income, disenfranchised community members to perform and create theater of their own. Yet, there is the unshakeable sense that these communities remain separated, with a palpable hierarchy between them and the permanent, landmarked home of The Public on Astor Place.
This contemporary iteration of separate-but-equal programming allows The Public to suggest their "radical inclusion" while specifically designating alternative spaces for alternative bodies. As such, they have essentially relegated their diverse audiences to the very spaces they already occupy, aiming to bring theater to poor, ethnic neighborhoods while discouraging the presence of these populations at The Public's Astor Place location. While outreach is inarguably a wonderful step in accessibility, these programs still make it so that these folks are confined to experience theater only in their own spaces. Rather than universalizing the venue of The Public, such that marginalized groups feel safe, understood, and eager to be considered within in the space, The Public perpetuates a savior system where they can bridge access by "bringing culture" to poor communities through programs like Public Works.
Of course, The Public Theater is not expressly voicing that they wish to prevent anyone from participating at their venue. During the unveiling of their newly renovated space, artistic director Oskar Eustis expressed that The Public was open to everyone, and all of New York City was invited to come see. He continued, stating "this renovation of our home building is designed to create a lively, welcoming center for people to meet, gather, and celebrate." Although, it remains hard to believe that everyone would ultimately feel welcome in a space whose flashy redesign cost $40 million, let alone that all could gain access. Of course, also at play here is the issue of financial accessibility, of which The Public severely neglects. Most ticket prices start at $75 and can soar well over $100—whopping prices for off-Broadway. Even student pricing is steep at $30, compared to the $15 standard at most other off-Broadway venues.
If one does manage to chalk up the money and make it past the pristine lobby, as I eventually did, the opulence of the space is even more suffocating. One may walk up to a glass-flanked mezzanine that overlooks the lobby: an extra space for guests to sip their special drinks, bearing names like "the Jersey Lightning Sling" made with Laird's applejack and house-made orgeat. Adjacent to the mezzanine is the Library, a cocktail lounge where one can find more of said pompous drinks and food. The Library is a sight straight out of a sophisticated hipster's wet dream, featuring vintage nineteenth-century era light fixtures, polished walnut tables, mahogany-colored leather armchairs, bar stools, seats, and velvet couches, and, of course, free Wi-Fi. I'm not one to stop people from having nice things. Yet, the ease with which many guests occupy this space is distressing. As The Public channels (and anticipates) the bourgeois tastes of a group of mostly white, middle and upper-middle-class patrons, all guests are effectively expected to align with or aspire to this shared whiteness and class, too—an uncomfortable task for many.
On that night five years ago, my friends and I were particularly attuned to this. As a group of mostly black and brown kids from low-income families, we felt suddenly betrayed, asked to open our already cash-strapped wallets for a place that so obviously displayed its allegiances. This was just one of many instances in which we—our races, our money, and our tastes—were not represented in the very place that loved to say we were. The kind of place that parades our very identities on stage, assuaging the anxieties of their white audiences, and capitalizes on the after show. These same audiences stay awhile to drink and talk, performing their own progressiveness for each other as they battle to out-praise the racialized subjects of the most recent production.
Rejecting this atmosphere, we set out to find venues that didn't rely on this self-congratulatory display. We looked for spaces that felt like our homes, whose theaters recognized that great work was possible, if not even greater, within the confines of humble spaces—and whose audiences hopefully shared the sentiment. Somewhere along the way, we started frequenting Abrons Arts Center, another landmark theater on the Lower East Side. Abrons is somehow unassuming despite its size, such that one could easily pass right by without interest if they didn't know what to look for. None of us quite expected to find a theater like this, one that quite literally looked like our homes—that is, a short and wide building made of the same dirty red bricks one finds on buildings in the projects. This design is a likely result of Abrons's historical context, as it was founded for a predominately low-income, immigrant community. Completed in 1975, Abrons also operates as part of the larger Henry Street Settlement, a non-profit social service agency founded back in 1893. The Settlement's commitment to the arts began with its founder, Lillian Wald, who believed all individuals needed the opportunity for artistic and creative expression.
It is no surprise, then, that Abrons writes that the organization is dedicated to cultivating artists "in all stages of their creative development through educational programs and residencies" and to presenting "innovative, multi-disciplinary work." Like The Public Theater, Abrons also declares their commitment to inclusion. However, rather than The Public's reductive statement as "radically inclusive,"— as in, they won't list out all the ways they are(n't)—Abrons' "declaration of inclusion" is a paragraph long. They express a goal to be an "anti-oppressive home to people from all backgrounds," and pay respect to the Lenape people, recognizing that the very island Abrons exists on is also the homeland of an indigenous community. It is fascinating to read these statements as fixed promises, as I have somehow felt them for years in Abrons' walls.
That red brick façade, which mimics what remains a contemporary design for New York City state-funded housing developments, communicates memories of poverty and histories of tenement buildings. Abrons can sometimes blend into the surrounding landscape and "disappear" because of these very connotations, as it refuses to announce itself like the grandiose off-Broadway venue of The Public. Yet, a more charming element to the space is the wide entrance court before the brick building, comprised of terraced radial steps akin to those in Union Square Park. These concrete crescent steps extend far beyond those of The Public, almost mimicking the setting of an amphitheater and leveling out to more pavement before you even reach an entryway. These steps are Abrons's real lobby—they are where you will find actors sprawled out reading lines, students waiting for their arts workshops, and patrons chatting before or after a show. In cultivating a lobby without walls, Abrons's design is decidedly democratic. The open space suggests that Abrons is confident its people will find and recognize the building for what it is: a place of community, historically serving those who could not otherwise financially afford exposure to the arts. Rather than bringing culture to these people by way of traveling external programs, Abrons set up house in the very neighborhood that needed them, a kind of LES lighthouse for the arts.
All this being said, I've often heard patrons call Abrons ugly. Fair enough. Though few people seem to complain about how ugly the projects are, except the people forced to live and exist within those spaces. As Abrons has shifted over time from a space exclusively serving its once low-income community to a nationally and internationally recognized venue, I can't help but recognize an irony that now exists within the space. Despite appealing to an increasingly wealthy and esoteric demographic, Abrons retains its ugly façade—ugly insofar as it does not ascribe to an image of affluence. Yet it is a breed of pointed ugliness which only repels those who fear it—such that proximity to this space would suggest a proximity to poverty. There is value in this insistence, then. As the building forces an impoverished identity and history onto its patrons, its appearance becomes a legitimizing force: Theater can exist in spaces like this, theater can attract in spaces like this, and theater is worthwhile in spaces like this. It further extends to a heightening of the very bodies who tend to occupy these spaces—their presence, like Abrons's structure, is what allows for invaluable theater.
Abrons is still the place I turn to when I'm overwhelmed by a weekend at bougie theaters, those where the well-meaning man in the seat next to me says, "It must be so wonderful to see young women like you on stage," as if The Public Theater is personally doing me any favors. Of course, no theater is left untouched. That guy is everywhere, at every show, infiltrating every space, whether in body or spirit. He exists as a palpable pull in the atmosphere, one which begs theater spaces to conform to hierarchy. Should the place assume the role of hegemony, audiences need not be racist, sexist, or transphobic themselves. The space can do it for them, relieving them of the labor that comes with maintaining power. A space that subsumes this toxicity, one only so apparent to the very bodies it poisons, disempowers.
One can only hope that spaces will resist this pull. Abrons, however, announced a renovation of its own in August 2017, pioneered by Ennead—the same architectural firm responsible for The Public's redesign. So it goes.
"Whose Public?: Places of Performance" was originally written in Professor Benjamin Ratliff's Fall 2017 Advanced Writing Course, "Criticism's Possible Futures."
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19  package org.apache.mina.transport.vmpipe;
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21  import java.lang.management.ManagementFactory;
22  import java.lang.management.ThreadInfo;
23  import java.lang.management.ThreadMXBean;
24  import java.util.concurrent.CountDownLatch;
25  import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;
26  import java.util.concurrent.atomic.AtomicReference;
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28  import junit.framework.TestCase;
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30  import org.apache.mina.core.future.ConnectFuture;
31  import org.apache.mina.core.service.IoAcceptor;
32  import org.apache.mina.core.service.IoConnector;
33  import org.apache.mina.core.service.IoHandlerAdapter;
34  import org.apache.mina.core.session.IoSession;
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36  /**
37   * TODO Add documentation
38   *
39   * @author <a href="http://mina.apache.org">Apache MINA Project</a>
40   */
41  public class VmPipeSessionCrossCommunicationTest extends TestCase {
42      public void testOneSessionTalkingBackAndForthDoesNotDeadlock() throws Exception {
43          final VmPipeAddress address = new VmPipeAddress(1);
44          final IoConnector connector = new VmPipeConnector();
45          final AtomicReference<IoSession> c1 = new AtomicReference<IoSession>();
46          final CountDownLatch latch = new CountDownLatch(1);
47          final CountDownLatch messageCount = new CountDownLatch(2);
48          IoAcceptor acceptor = new VmPipeAcceptor();
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50          acceptor.setHandler(new IoHandlerAdapter() {
51              @Override
52              public void messageReceived(IoSession session, Object message) throws Exception {
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55                  if ("start".equals(message)) {
56                      session.write("open new");
57                  } else if ("re-use c1".equals(message)) {
58                      session.write("tell me something on c1 now");
59                  } else if (((String) message).startsWith("please don't deadlock")) {
60                      messageCount.countDown();
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62                      fail("unexpected message received " + message);
63                  }
64              }
65          });
66          acceptor.bind(address);
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68          connector.setHandler(new IoHandlerAdapter() {
69              @Override
70              public void messageReceived(IoSession session, Object message) throws Exception {
71                  //System.out.println(Thread.currentThread().getName() + ": " + message);
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73                  if ("open new".equals(message)) {
74                      //System.out.println("opening c2 from " + Thread.currentThread().getName());
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76                      IoConnector c2 = new VmPipeConnector();
77                      c2.setHandler(new IoHandlerAdapter() {
78                          @Override
79                          public void sessionOpened(IoSession session) throws Exception {
80                              session.write("re-use c1");
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83                          @Override
84                          public void messageReceived(IoSession session, Object message) throws Exception {
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87                              if ("tell me something on c1 now".equals(message)) {
88                                  latch.countDown();
89                                  c1.get().write("please don't deadlock via c1");
90                              } else {
91                                  fail("unexpected message received " + message);
92                              }
93                          }
94                      });
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96                      ConnectFuture c2Future = c2.connect(address);
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98                      c2Future.await();
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100                     latch.await();
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102                     c2Future.getSession().write("please don't deadlock via c2");
103                 } else {
104                     fail("unexpeced message received " + message);
105                 }
106             }
107         });
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109         ConnectFuture future = connector.connect(address);
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111         future.await();
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113         c1.set(future.getSession());
114         c1.get().write("start");
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116         ThreadMXBean threadMXBean = ManagementFactory.getThreadMXBean();
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118         while (!messageCount.await(100, TimeUnit.MILLISECONDS)) {
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121             if (null != threads) {
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125                 for (ThreadInfo info : infos) {
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128                             .append(info.getLockName())
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134                 for (ThreadInfo info : infos) {
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136                     for (StackTraceElement element : info.getStackTrace()) {
137                         sb.append("\t").append(element).append("\n");
138                     }
139                 }
140
141                 fail("deadlocked! \n" + sb);
142             }
143         }
144
145         acceptor.setCloseOnDeactivation(false);
146         acceptor.dispose();
147     }
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Les Grobstein, Chicago's sports encyclopedia and longtime radio host, dies at age 69
Simply Crawsome
By Steve Rosenbloom
Apr 21, 2014 at 11:13 PM
Corey Crawford said he needed to be better.
Coach Joel Quenneville also said his goaltender needed to be better.
They both got what they wanted in Game 3 of the Blackhawks' playoff series against the Blues on Monday.
Or maybe I should say they both got what they needed after choking away two late leads in the first two games.
To be fair, the two game-tying goals that beat Crawford in the last two minutes of the matches in St. Louis were team-wide failures.
But the goalie took the blame, which meant taking the responsibility and pressure that goes with a must-win Game 3.
"There's no pressure,'' Crawford said. "It's more just reality. This was a really important game for us.''
Crawford banked a lot of credit in his locker room by publicly taking the hit. But none of it would matter unless he actually did play better.
That was especially true in the first period because the Blues had scored the first goal in each of the first two games.
Crawford made several quality saves in a 15-shot first period, one of them coming while sitting down as he grabbed a Steve Ott shot from point-blank on a power play to protect a 1-0 lead. (Yes, the Hawks actually popped the first goal -- the only goal necessary, it turned out.)
Crawford didn't have a lot of work in the second period, but that's when he probably made his most important save. In stopping Patrick Berglund on a breakaway, Crawford likely prevented a complete deflation of the United Center because it followed consecutive wasted power plays by the Hawks and made a one-goal lead stand up.
With each successive wasted Hawks power play -- they went 0-for-4 and have blown 13 in a row -- it seemed inevitable that Crawford's ability and nerve, as well as that of the rest of the Hawks, would be tested late for a third straight game, and it was.
But Crawford stood tall on several screened shots and made a particularly brilliant glove save on Alex Pietrangelo with 40 seconds remaining.
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Mercifully, Marcus Kruger scored into an empty net with 20 seconds to go, and the Hawks skated off with a 2-0 win, Crawford's third career playoff shutout.
But here's the thing: That still won't be enough for some people. Like, as soon as the Blues score again.
Crawford, it seems, will remain a lightning rod and scapegoat. It's the nature of the position. It's also a result of Crawford's size.
He's a big goalie who can look ungainly and awkward. When you're not smooth and you give up goals, you get the blame even before you can volunteer to take it.
As unfair as it is, the question always seems to be whether Crawford can win a Stanley Cup, even though he just did. Give him credit for that. Also give him credit for taking the blame that some of his teammates should've owned.
And give him credit for answering his own honest assessment. Crawford indeed had played better. You can't get better than perfect.
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Alex Pietrangelo
Marcus Kruger
Steve Ott
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Cornell's Siergiej named Ivy League's top defender
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Cornell University senior back Marisa Siergiej was named the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year in field hockey on Monday morning in an announcement from the league office. Siergiej was also voted a unanimous first-team All-Ivy League selection for the second year in a row.
Big Red junior Katy Weeks joined Siergiej on the first-team, while sophomore Krysten Mayers was named to the second-team.
Siergiej becomes the first-ever Cornell field hockey player to earn a Player of the Year honor, and the first to take home a major Ivy League award since Hannah Balleza was named co-Rookie of the Year in 2010. Cari Hills was the program's only other major award winner. Hills won Rookie of the Year in 1994.
Siergiej becomes the 42nd player in conference history to earn three first-team All-Ivy honors, but is just the third player in the history of the Cornell field hockey program to do so, joining Amy Wright (1991-92) and Catie DeStio (2008-10).
Siergiej has started 66 of 67 career games for the Big Red. This year, the defensive unit allowed opponents only 10.5 shots per game and 4.6 penalty corners per game. A dominant presence on the Big Red's offensive penalty corner unit, Siergiej also scored 10 times this season, reaching double-digit goals for the third consecutive year.
Weeks earns her first All-Ivy first team honor, after consecutive second-team selections over her first two seasons. The junior midfielder finished the 2015 season with career highs in both points (21) and goals (8), while adding five assists.
Mayers earns her second Ivy League accolade with a second-team selection after being named honorable mention a year ago. After an outstanding rookie campaign, Mayers was even better as a sophomore, tying the school record with 14 goals on the season. She also added three assists for a career-high 31 points. Mayers currently ranks 14th in the nation in goals per game (0.82) and is 25th overall in points per game (1.82).
The Big Red lost a pair of three-goal leads against Quinnipiac University on Saturday, as the Quinnipiac scored the final four goals to beat the Big Red, 5-4, in overtime at Lynah Rink.
Connor Clifton scored the winning goal 1:26 into the extra session, two seconds after Cornell (3-1, 1-1 ECAC Hockey) killed off its sixth shorthanded scenario of the night. His shot from the center point bounced off a defenseman to give Quinnipiac (8-0, 2-0) its second overtime victory at Lynah in as many years.
Reece Willcox, Jake Weidner and Matt each scored first-period power play goals as the Big Red were 3-for-7 on the power play against a Bobcats penalty-killing unit which was a perfect 25-for-25 entering the game. Mitch Vanderlaan also scored for the Big Red.
The Bombers volleyball team will travel to Clarkson University for the opening rounds of the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship and will play Williams College in its first match on Friday, Nov. 13. The time was still to be determined on Monday afternoon.
Ithaca will be making its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2010 after winning the Empire 8 Conference Championship in straight sets over Stevens on Sunday afternoon in Hoboken, N.J.
Sophomore Kayla Gromen was named the tournament's most valuable player after dishing out 25 assists with two kills and seven digs. In the semifinal, Gromen registered 25 assists, three kills and eight digs.
Joelle Goldstein paced the offense with 11 kills on 20 attempts for a .500 hitting percentage to go along with nine digs and two service aces. Amanda Cerruti added six kills and five total blocks, while Evans chipped in five kills, three block assists and two aces.
The Bombers received an at-large bid into the 2015 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship. The Bombers finished the regular season with a 13-4-2 overall mark.
The Bombers, ranked 20th in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America national poll, will face Catholic University (16-2 record) in Swarthmore, Pa. on Friday, November 14 at a time to be announced.
The athletic department announced on Monday afternoon that tickets for the 57th annual Cortaca Jug football game between Ithaca College and Cortland have officially sold out.
The contest, one of the longest-running Division III rivalries in the country, kicks off Saturday at noon at Butterfield Stadium, and more than 10,000 fans are expected to show up for the game.


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UAE: New residential property supply slows significantly
Realty consultancies expect rentals to continue to rise in early 2022
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Waheed Abbas
Published: Mon 29 Nov 2021, 5:33 PM
Last updated: Mon 29 Nov 2021, 5:34 PM
The UAE real estate market continues to recover but the new residential supply slowed significantly in Dubai in the third quarter due to continued Covid-19 linked restrictions and delays.
According to real estate consultancy Asteco's third-quarter report released on Monday, Dubai saw only 100 villas and 3,600 apartments while approximately 2,200 residential units were delivered in the third-quarter 2021 in Abu Dhabi, a slight uptick from 2,070 units offered in Q2 this year.
It's estimated that 20,175 apartments and 2,900 villas will be handed over in Dubai while the UAE capital will see delivery of 10,300 apartments and over 300 villas this year.
In terms of sales prices, Dubai market sales prices recorded a significant surge, particularly in regards to villa units with average quarterly and annual increases of nine per cent and 37 per cent, respectively.
Asteco expects the momentum of growth to continue towards the end of the year and into 2022, albeit at a lower rate, a trend underpinned by anticipated developments stemming from the successful execution of the Expo 2020.
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Kundan Choudhary, chairman of a real estate consultancy Stones, said demand for luxury properties increased from 20 to 30 per cent last year while this year it increased by 10 to 15 per cent. "Many investors are increasingly looking for sustainable, eco-friendly properties as they are keen on reducing their carbon footprint."
Asteco noted that the underlying fundamentals pertaining to supply and demand may curtail sustained real estate market growth and make the recovery in sales prices more likely to be short-lived rather than a medium to long-term outcome.
In Abu Dhabi, apartment sales prices were relatively stable, with some developments recording an increase in demand, which was reflected by a rise in sales prices. New off-plan villa projects continued to record high levels of demand in Q3 2021. In addition, completed villas, particularly in high-quality communities, remained popular.
Villa sales prices increased significantly in the third quarter with an average growth rate of eight per cent, predominantly driven by existing villa developments on Saadiyat Island and Yas Island.
Rentals to rise 2022
Stones on Monday forecast a seven to nine per cent increase in rent for the residential and commercial spaces and a nine to 14 per cent increase in price for the luxury properties of UAE in the first quarter of 2022.
In Dubai, apartment and villa rental rates continued to record a notable upward trajectory in Q3 2021, with quarterly increases of three per cent and six per cent, respectively.
Asteco noted that villas were the predominant focus of demand and the limited number of new handovers translated into higher rental and occupancy rates.
"As expected, the start of the Expo 2020 has lifted real estate demand and rental rates. However, the currently perceived positive market sentiment is believed to be short-term considering the significant amount of upcoming supply," Asteco said.
Abu Dhabi apartment rental rates were largely unchanged from the second quarter. However, apartment rates softened marginally year-on-year, registering a two per cent drop compared to the same period last year. Incentives such as multiple cheques, rent-free periods and waived/discounted agent commission fees boosted demand.
The villa rental market continued to flourish, particularly in well-developed villa communities in Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, as well as Raha, Golf Gardens and Bloom Gardens. Average villa rental rates increased by three per cent in Q3 2021, with some developments recording increments of up to eight per cent.
Unlike Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Northern Emirates real estate is yet to benefit from the easing of Covid-19 restrictions and improved market sentiment.
Apartment rental rates across the Northern Emirates softened marginally in Q3 2021, with average quarterly declines of one to two per cent.
-waheedabbas@khaleejtimes.com
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The European Union this week received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Sunday Playlist: Europe, Europa, Európa
(CNN) – Europeans, like myself, probably had no clue this union of countries was even in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize especially given the current crisis over stabilizing the Euro and European economies.
Jose Manuel Barroso, the president of the European Commission, praised the award and said, "Even in tense, difficult times, the European Union remains an inspiration for countries and people all over the world."
So this playlist includes some stories that relate to Europe's history.
This is a powerful piece from the NPR program Snap Judgement.
To many the European Union is a little bit of a mystery, so we found this story from the Deutsche Welle radioshow Inside Europe, which is trying to Make Sense of the European Union.
And finally, to celebrate the close connection between Europe and the U.S., especially when it comes to business, we were surprised by this story from NPR's All Things Considered. A farmer in South Georgia raises alligators to supply the European fashion industry.
We hope you will enjoy our selection even if you are not a Nobel Peace Prize winner. There's always next year.
– The CNN Radio team
Posted by Susanna Capelouto -- CNN
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The European Union flag flies among European Union member countries' national flags in front of the European Parliament.
The European Union was awarded the 2012 Peace Prize on Friday. The honor for the EU comes as Europe remains deep in economic crisis, with nations often pitted against each other. Despite the current issues, the Norwegian Nobel Committee cited the EU's role in bringing healing and reconciliation to the continent. CNN anchor Johnathan Mann says that's the motivation behind this prize:
[2:45] "Europe was a slaughterhouse for centuries, and people forget that because it's so peaceful now. And that's an extraordinary achievement. That's the kind of achievement Alfred Nobel wanted to honor." FULL POST
Posted by Barbara Hall - CNN, Chip Grabow -- CNN, Edgar Treiguts -- CNN, Emma Lacey-Bordeaux -- CNN, Gavin Godfrey -- CNN, Jonathan Binder -- CNN, Lisa Desjardins -- CNN, Pat St.Claire - CNN, Susanna Capelouto -- CNN, Tommy Andres -- CNN
C.B. Pearson and the group, "Stand With Montanans," are pushing to keep the state's campaign finance laws as others fight just as hard against them.
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On Election Day, voters in Montana will decide on a ballot initiative that would direct each of their elected officials to push for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The amendment would allow states to ban corporate funding of campaigns and set sharp limits on the money individuals can donate to candidates.
It is a test of government control over campaign spending versus corporate influence over candidates. FULL POST
Posted by Chip Grabow -- CNN, Emma Lacey-Bordeaux -- CNN, Lisa Desjardins -- CNN
Filed under: Politics • Stories
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Three Osages file candidacy papers seeking election
Three Osages have filed their candidacy papers – thus far – for the 2012 General Election in which six Osage Nation Congressional seats are up for grabs.
On day two of the filing period, no Osages filed candidacy papers, according to the ON Election Office on March 16. The filing period stretches through April 2.
The day before, three candidates filed their papers by closing time. Berbon Hamilton was the first to file and later in the day Rosemary Shaw and John Maker did the same.
Shaw, who is unrelated to Osage News Editor Shannon Shaw, is the former manager of the Osage Nation Counseling Center. She is from the Grayhorse District and is the sister to Dr. Ron Shaw, who sits on the Osage Nation Health Authority.
Maker is an instructor with the ON Language Department and teaches classes at the department's Hominy site. He is from the Hominy District and also ran for a Congressional seat in the 2010 election.
The six highest vote recipients on Election Day (June 4) will serve on the Third Osage Nation Congress for four years.
The Congress meets twice annually for 24-day regular sessions as well as special sessions which are called when necessary by either the Principal Chief or written approval of at least two-thirds of the Congressional body.
The Hun-Kah Session of the Second ON Congress starts Monday March 19. It will be the final regular session for that Congressional body before the June election which determines who will serve on the Third ON Congress.
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I don't think I have yet proclaimed my true addiction to Living etc. It's my absolute favorite design magazine, and I have a lot of favorites (Dwell, House & Home, Elle Decor...).
There's something about Living etc that I am just so obsessed with. I like that they feature interiors that combine interesting architectural spaces with modern design elements. They aren't afraid of quirky patterns and colors and they truly like to show off happy spaces. Yes happy spaces. The kind of rooms that make you feel alive, and good, and calm, and inspired to re-create in your own home.
Since I'm always jotting down ideas when I read magazines, I thought that I would share some product highlights that stood out for me in the March issue. Perhaps this is something I will continue to do, since scribbles of paper get lost and it's easy to forget all those interesting items that you wanted to reference for a future project one day. I may even revisit old issues. But let's see what we find here first.
Bolle Light from Gallott & Radice - A spectacular light fixture that features hand burnished brass and transparent blown glass balls.
Turn Sofa from Fern Living - I have been a massive Ferm Living fan for years, mainly of their textiles and small accessories, but they have recently come out with a new sofa collection. Check out those slim metal legs on this minimalist beauty. And the best part is that you can quickly switch up your upholstery fabric by flipping the cushion.
Anita Johansen Day Bed for Menu - I've seen this day bed before and I'm really crushing on it. Those oak legs with the soft upholstered wool seat makes me really want to put this in our living room asap.
Vanita Cake Stand by Matii for Clippings - I've never seen a more cool looking cake stand. Made of glass and comes in four colors.
Rowan Washstand for Waterworks - Small freestanding vanity in brass & marble that's perfect for small spaces.
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Samsung - The most beautiful TV in the world. I never thought that could be said, but holy crap, somebody finally designed it. This flat screen television is available in different sizes and colors, and can be put on legs (as above) or can simply be put on a shelf.
Smart Garden by Plantui for Finnish Design Shop - What a clever idea for your home. Now you can create your own small garden any time of the year, no matter the weather.
Electronic Smoke Alarms by Jalo Kapu - Fire alarms have come a long way. These small units are easily attached to the ceiling and come in several different shades and a battery life of five years.
IDS 2016 has come and gone and I can't say I was disappointed. It didn't feel like years past, where there is usually a huge draw to a few specific sponsored booths - I'm looking at you Miele and Ikea. It was more low key, perhaps with less blinding in your face sponsorships and more handcrafted, unique finds. Totally up my ally, so thank you for that. It felt quite cold a couple of years ago, with most of the show showcasing only baths, baths, and yup, you guessed it, more baths.
I have to be honest - I barely took any photos, mainly because I was with two of my design friends and we had so much to talk about I sort of slipped on that. Plus we were rushing around before one of the seminars and I left immediately after because I had a meeting scheduled close by. I also missed the opening night gala, which always gives me an extra bit of time to scout. Especially when you are stuck in a never ending drink line and truly get a sense of what's around.
Some of my favorite moments included getting up close and personal with these spectacular lights from Lightmaker Studio, who are based out of the Distillery District in Toronto. I absolutely cannot wait to work with these fabulous folks sometime in the future. If you are an amazing client, and looking to redo your lackluster space, let's make this happen now.
I also adored these very on trend blush doors from 1925 Workbench, another local shop that operates out of Toronto. I first came across their work in an Fall issue of Designlines, and I've always kept them in the back of my head as a resource for sliding doors and custom furniture pieces. I love that the company was started by a husband and wife team who created their own custom barn doors because they simply couldn't find what they were looking for anywhere else. It's an inspiring story and a great product, and I can't wait to see more of their work profiled.
I was also smitten by the gallery space created by the people behind Caviar20. WOW - I want everything you have. I'm a huge lover of art, and they seem to have a laser focus on what's current and hot. I especially liked how they styled their space, and this Pierre Paulin chair is to die for, I cannot even begin to discuss this magic combo of pink, green and black.
Other notable mentions are the brilliantly designed natural fiber and handmade rugs from Jan Kath. I've wanted to do a post about his rugs for forever now, but somehow haven't gotten around to it, so shame on me for that. This man is an absolute artist who creates the most startlingly unique rug landscapes for your feet to rest on. EQ3 was another winner in my books, their Assembly line was well crafted and modern. I love that they support working Canadian furniture designers - really well done EQ3, seriously, well done.
I also had a great, completely unexpected, and most of all, incredibly embarrassing, run in with Orlando Soria, the designer and writer behind Hommemaker, creative director of Homepolish, and best friend of my ultimate girl crush, Emily Henderson. I was walking down Queen Street and basically walked right into the guy. Total fan girl moment ensued, and there are some things in life you can't take back. Let's just say I never stop anybody, it's totally unprofessional in my books (I am a TV producer after all), and I see celebrities ALL the time. Well maybe not all the time, but it's my job. I don't see the point of taking selfie photographs, or asking for autographs, and an awkward encounter is never pleasant for anybody. Trust me on that. And yet, I introduced myself, and tried to compose myself as best as I could under the circumstances. He was lovely, I gave him some Toronto recommends, and we parted ways with a hug. For me, that was more than enough - thanks for being classy Orlando. Me, not so much!
There is absolutely no reason for me to currently want to purchase a new sofa. I know it's a really large investment and we shouldn't even be considering it, but my brain doesn't work that way. Ideally, I would love a modular sectional, something that can be configured any way we see fit. It would be fantastic for apartment living, and it's awesome because you can just add more pieces down the line if needed.
My first pick is the Connect Sofa by Mutto. I love how easy it is to specify exactly what modules you need to create the ideal sofa shape for your space, the low profile, and of course, it's chunky base. For what we would want, this would set up back around $10,000. Not a cheap sofa by any means, but I'm a big believer in buying something that you love once, and hopefully never having to buy it again.
My second choice is the Mags Sofa by Hay. Also modular, it allows you to configure the set up based on your needs. It looks so comfy, sturdy, and the ultimate spot to lounge out on after a long day. In terms of pricing, it comes in a tad lower than the Connect Sofa above, but again, there's not exactly a deal here.
Lastly, I'm also kind of digging the Mix, the new modular sofa system by Gus Modern. Like all the above, the Mix let you mix and match components and fabrics to build a custom sectional, so you end up with whatever shape best fits your space. Plus Gus Modern is a Canadian design company based out of Toronto, and it's always nice to support local businesses that actually make awesome products. Price wise, you have to contact the store directly in order to get a quote, so I'm not quite sure what we would be looking at here.
While I love all of the above options, I was really dismayed to learn that the Connect Sofa is made from cold foam and the Mags Sofa is made out of polyurethane foam. Seeing as how these are two Scandinavian brands that I really adore, who I hoped would care about using only natural materials in their products, it's a total bummer, especially when you factor in the high price tags.
At least the Mix Sofa from Gus Modern is manufactured to meet California TB117-2013 fire safety standards without the use of flame retardant additives in upholstery foam, however, they still use some kind of foam, made from chemicals, so while they have made a step in the right direction, they definitely have a ways to go. And while the brand is open to using a different filler for their upholstery, they suggested soy foam or recycled plastic bottles as an alternative, these options are not exactly healthy or green, even though it's easy to think they can be.
It's crazy to me that in almost 2016 (less than two months away!), most people are still sitting on and breathing in some incredibly toxic substances, mostly found in sofa cushions and mattresses. Is it for a lack of information? There have been so many studies done about this, and yet it's almost as if people don't want to believe it. These toxic substances are contributing to our failing health, leaching into our bodies and making us sick. We made the switch to an organic latex mattress this summer (scroll down if you want to read my review - spoiler alert, it's one of the best decisions we ever made), and now I'm faced with the really difficult challenge of finding a organic latex sofa.
I know there are a few companies who specialize in making natural products in the US, like Ekla and Green Sofas, but unfortunately, here in Canada, our options are sadly pretty much non existent. The closet I got was Cisco Brothers, who retail through Elte, and make all of their products available for purchase using their green technology. The company states "Cisco's Inside Green technology is our smart, healthy, responsible, alternative method of building furniture made entirely from Natural Latex, organic wool, organic goose feathers and down. These natural materials are not only superior in terms of comfort and lifespan, but are inherently flame retardant and hypo-allergenic. Every product in the Cisco line can be ordered using Inside Green technology." I only wish I wanted one of their sectionals. Don't get me wrong, they are beautiful, just not what I am looking for.
For now, the search continues. But if I can't find what I want, I'm going to see if I can at least switch out our current sofa cushions for organic latex versions, if I can track down a Canadian supplier willing to cut custom sizes. Again, there is a company doing it in the US called Foam to Order, but the shipping fees would be killer. If anybody knows where to look or has any suggestions, feel free to let me know.
Anna Karlin is one of those people you should probably hate - she's insanely talented, young, British, lives in NY, and is a total babe. But life is too short to hate, and I totally admire anybody who is doing what they love and and who is also doing it so well.
If you are wondering to yourself, who is this magical creature? Well you are in luck. Here are some examples of what Anna Karlin does so very incredibly exceptionally well.
OMG she makes rugs too. And 100% wool.
And the most super fun, 80s inspired stools. I will take all four. Please.
She also makes hand blown glass and works in brass. This decanter is beautiful.
In all seriousness, what kind of school do you go to in order to become so well versed in a million design mediums? Even her website is killing it. It's so good. I would not be surprised if she made it too.
From the looks of it, you can currently purchase her products direct (from her NY based shop - open appointment only) or you can order straight from her website as well. You can even get in touch with her to do custom pieces if you so fancy. And if you can afford it, I would really consider getting one of her pieces now, because with the amount of buzz she's already getting, I can only imagine she's going to blow up in a very big way.
Egg Collective is a New York based design company that creates truly beautiful and exquisite furniture and lighting products. They use only the finest of natural materials (such as domestic hardwoods and stone) and allow all of their unsealed metal finishes to, over time, develop a patina.
The Russel Dining Table is brilliantly simple and available in walnut, natural oak, blackened white oak, and bleached maple (seen above). Coming in at 120" in length, it can seat 10 very comfortably, but custom sizing is available upon request.
One of my other favorites is the Fern table. This would be the perfect piece to put in a long entry beside the stairs, or perhaps in a living room that needed extra display space. Just like the Russel Dining Table, it is also available in different wood finishes. While the blackened white oak is a stunner (seen on their website), I can't get enough of light wood these days.
Another standout is the Margot George Chandelier, featuring hand blown glass and satin brass. I love the smokey look of the glass, adding another layer of sexiness and glamour.
I also enjoy how their side tables can look completely different when viewed at different angles. The three ladies behind Egg Collective certainly know how to keep things fresh and unexpected.
If you are interested in one of their pieces, feel free to contact the company directly or go to their online shop for more info. They can help you organize shipping and delivery, or if you are a New York native, they are open throughout the week and can be found at 304 Hudson Street.
When it comes to designing products, it's getting harder and harder to come up with original ideas that not only look beautiful and (hopefully) function well, but ones that will grab enough attention in an overcrowded market and actually sell. I get it, it's a tough biz these days.
But what happens when designers "borrow" from others and create products that are direct copies or slightly altered versions of the original? One such product that I recently stumbled across is this Sonora Canyon Sling Chair from Ralph Lauren (left), which bears a direct resemblance to the Borge Mogensen "Spanish" chair (right).
Call me crazy but this is a total rip off of the original Spanish chair. Sure it's in a darker finish, it's missing the flat arms and they've added an extra piece on the base, but it's essentially THE SAME CHAIR.
What is even more astounding, however, is that the Ralph Lauren chair, priced at $5,625 is actually more expensive than the Borge Mogensen chair, priced at $4,950. I understand that a lot of "knock off" versions of many different products exist out there, but when they are priced higher than the original, that's just insane. So I'm not sure if I should technically call the Sonora Canyon Sling Chair a knock off, a replica or an homage to the original. I'm just shocked that nobody has called them out on this yet.
What can I say about Hay furniture. Well, first, I am a sucker for anything Danish, modern, simple, extremely functional and durable. Hay truly accomplishes all of these feats, and they are gifted with being Danish, so it's truly a win win for everybody. What is there not to love about Hay furniture? Just take a look at an example of a perfect Hay office chair. I love how the bright citron pops against the white shell with a base that's done in a soap treated oak. This chair would look just as good in an office, dining room or kids play space.
Another one of my absolute favorites is this exceptionally well crafted and classically designed dining room chair. It comes in a variety of different colors, but the black is so smart and stylish. I would love to use this on both ends of a black dining room table.
Clearly by now you've fallen in love with Hay chairs, but the company also makes sofas, tables, bookcases...too many things to show you here. I highly recommend you check out their website. Besides making super great furniture pieces, they also have a huge accessories line.
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49ers lasso Cowboys, Bengals bust Bills en route to Championship Weekend I The Rush
NFL Championship Weekend is set with the 49ers taking on the Eagles in the NFC and the Chiefs hosting the Bengals in the AFC. Brock Purdy's 'Cinderella' story continued as San Francisco overcame some offensive challenges with a strong defense that got the best of Dak Prescott and the Cowboys while Joe Burrow marched into snowy Buffalo and dismantled the Bills. Plus, the Bills Mafia gave a warm welcome to Damar Hamlin, who was on hand in Buffalo and Joe Burrow took a shot at the NFL after Cincinnati's dominating performance in the divisional round.
MINTY BETS: NFL championship weekend is all set you guys. And you know who's going to be there? Brock Purdy. The Cinderella story of the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft continued in the divisional round as the 49ers hosted the Dallas Cowboys. Now both teams were offensively challenged for much of the game. So San Francisco's two first half interceptions of Dak Prescott made an impact.
George Kittle gave us the wow moment of the game with this incredible catch, and later, passed the touchdown ball off to 49ers legend, Jerry Rice. The Cowboys are heading home while the Niners are traveling East to take on the Eagles for a trip to the Super Bowl.
Over in the AFC, the Bengals versus Bills game had a lot going for it like classic Buffalo weather and the emergence of snow burrow and this heartfelt moment with DeMar Hamlin at the stadium getting love from the crowd three weeks after suffering cardiac arrest during a game. One thing this match-up didn't have, though, competition.
The higher seeded Bills got absolutely smoked as the Bengals busted the home team in all three phases of the game.
[CROWD CHEERS]
Yo, the Bengals have not lost a game since Halloween.
- Ooh, that's spooky.
MINTY BETS: I'd be scared to face them. And that's just what the Kansas City Chiefs will do as we're going to get a rematch of last year's AFC Championship game. The Bengals beat the Chiefs in overtime last year. We'll see if history repeats itself next Sunday in Kansas City. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reportedly has a high ankle sprain. But you can tell he's definitely got his head in the game with this tweet.
The Bengals were 5 and 1/2 point underdogs against the Bills. And now they're 1 and 1/2 point underdogs heading into the AFC title game in KC.
- Have you learned nothing?
MINTY BETS: No doubt this information will fire up an already toasty Joe Burrow. Enjoy this Monday motivation.
- Yesterday, just that chip on your shoulder. Everyone talking about a neutral AFC Championship game, not even thinking about guys. How much of that motivate you coming into this?
- Better send those refunds.
'Time to be done with the Pro Bowl': Former NFL WR slams Tyler Huntley recognition
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley being named to the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl was a bridge too far for former WR Brandon Stokley.


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Reagan the Redistributor: Check Out the Earned Income Tax Credit
The Obama tax program involves increasing by a whopping 4% the tax rate for those whose adjusted gross income is over $250,000, and reducing taxes on everyone else.
Republicans have rightly pointed out that 40% of American households do not pay income tax -- although they more often wrongly just stop at saying that they do not pay taxes, period. From the second, wrong, statement, they assert that giving money to those who do not pay taxes is welfare, socialism and, now, communism.
Actually, these lower income people do pay taxes -- payroll taxes and medicare taxes that are quite significant. Lest anyone become apoplectic that revenues from those taxes are not part of the budget, think again: the social security trust fund has been making up the deficits in the US budget for decades. If it were not for appropriating the surplus in the social security trust fund, even the Republican Congress would have found it difficult to enact its tax cuts.
But even if that were not true, and that the social security trust fund were indeed in a 'lock-box', the Republicans have a bigger problem: the earned income tax credit ("EITC") that was enacted by Gerald Ford and then re-enacted and expanded in 1986 by... could it be, don't tell me, say it ain't so!... Ronald Reagan.
The EITC uses tax revenues (derived from our progressive tax system) to provide additional income to people below certain income levels under a formula so that it gradually phases out as incomes increases. Qualifying families receive a monthly check from the government.
So, Ronald Reagan was a redistributor. That must mean he was a socialist, even a communist.
That's what happens when you pal around with Mikhail Gorbachev.
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Canadians can now take a peek at the amount of money pharmaceutical companies pay doctors. But the data does not provide information about individual doctors or details about why the money was paid.
"This information is useless," said Matthew Herder, director of the Health Law Institute at Dalhousie University. "To me, it seems like it's a PR strategy, not actually any effort to improve transparency."
The voluntary disclosure comes amidst growing international pressure for transparency in pharma-physician financial relationships.
"Unfortunately Canada is lagging behind," said Dr. Andrew Boozary, a Toronto physician who leads the Open Pharma campaign, which calls on Ottawa to require mandatory disclosure in Canada.
"The backbone of any physician-patient relationship is trust. Where there could be perceived conflicts, where this is not public, where this is confidential or clandestine for whatever reason, [it] can really start to erode that."
Boozary says Tuesday's disclosure fails to answer important questions about why the doctors are being paid.
"There are reasons why there is engagement between prescribers and drug companies, but we don't know the extent. We don't know the range. We don't know what it's for," he said. "And today's … announcement doesn't move us any closer to that."
GSK Canada, which kickstarted the program, agrees the disclosure doesn't go far enough. In a statement to CBC News, the company's president called for greater transparency.
"Speaking on behalf of GSK, we need individual disclosure that is mandatory, transparent and applied broadly across the entire industry," said Paul Lirette.
"We have pretty solid evidence over a long period of time, in several different places that suggest these kinds of relationships do have an impact," Herder said.
"The issue has to do with the independence of the medical profession. That's why we can't rely on industry to lead this kind of policy initiative. We have to have it from government."
"Obviously, as a family doctor, I understand the importance of Canadians being aware of the relationship that doctors have with pharmaceutical companies," she said. "But as it relates to the regulation of health professionals, this would be something I would leave to the jurisdiction of my provincial counterparts."
"Given improved access and affordability of medicines is the end goal we all share, then we do need a much more comprehensive conversation — a conversation that industry is ready and willing to have with our government stakeholders and partners within the health-care sector."