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Professor Henry Higgins
Play Summary
About Pygmalion
Alfred Doolittle
George Bernard Shaw Biography
Character Analysis Professor Henry Higgins
Henry Higgins, forty years old, is a bundle of paradoxes. In spite of his brilliant intellectual achievements, his manners are usually those of the worst sort of petulant, whining child. He is a combination of loveable eccentricities, brilliant achievements, and devoted dedication to improving the human race. Yet he is completely socially inept; his manners are so bad that his own mother does not want him in her house when she has company, and his manners are so offensive that she will not attend the same church at the same time. Since manners have always been the subject matter of comedies from the time of Aristophanes, Higgins' view of manners differs greatly from his own actions. His use of phonetics to make a flower girl into a duchess does not mean that the play is about phonetics; the play concerns different definitions of manners, and thus Higgins' actions must be taken fully into account.
Henry Higgins is a confirmed bachelor, and this fact alone should rule out all popularizers who would create a romantic entanglement between Higgins and Eliza. In addition, he is so set in his ways that he announces to Eliza that if someone doesn't want to get run over, they had better get out of his way. To accomplish his aims, he will trample on anyone's feelings — whether that person be a flower girl in Covent Garden or a real duchess or a lady in his mother's elaborate drawing room. Thus, one of Higgins' claims to equality is not that he doesn't have manners (it is a foregone conclusion that he has none), but that he treats all people alike. However, he only thinks that he does; he is not as egalitarian and democratic as he likes to think that he is. When Higgins first meets Eliza in Covent Garden and is taking down her vocal sounds, he is extremely clever — so clever, in fact, that his horribly bad manners are accepted by the audience as being clever. In his tirade against Eliza, when he vents his wrath against her, we tend, on first hearing his tirade, to forgive him because he has such an admirable command of the English language as he simply rips to pieces a "guttersnipe" and "a squashed cabbage leaf." Note his superb language: "A woman who utters such depressing and disgusting sounds has no right to be anywhere — no right to live. Remember that you are a human being with a soul and the divine gift of articulate speech . . . don't sit there crooning like a bilious pigeon." Anyone who can deliver such splendid invective is admired for his or her brilliant, spontaneous use of the English language, and especially when it is directed against so lowly a person as this flower girl from the slums. But in a play dealing with manners, no proper gentleman would utter such condemnations. Later, we find out that Colonel Pickering treated Eliza properly from the very first. Thus, in spite of Higgins' claiming to treat all people with the same manners, he certainly does not treat Mrs. Eynsford-Hill and Clara with such a display of invective, and both of these characters represent everything that Higgins abhors; they represent the worst sort of upper-middle-class hypocrisy that both he and Doolittle despise. But in spite of his bad manners, Higgins is clever, and we do admire his cleverness, even at the expense of a flower girl.
Why else do we like Higgins? Because he is Shaw's creative rebel who floats through many of Shaw's dramas. Higgins rejects middle-class moralities. He admires do-nothing Doolittles for their honesty in asserting that they are the undeserving poor, he will devote his scientific skill to changing a flower girl into a duchess, he is ultimately interested in the soul of his creation (Eliza-Galatea) and not in her pronunciation, and he is devoted to improving the human race by his own scientific methods. And, last, we cannot deny his charm: Mrs. Pearce, his housekeeper, has often threatened to leave because of Henry's atrocious manners (improper language, improper dress, bad table behavior, etc.), but she is always charmed by him into remaining with him. Ultimately, Eliza is also so charmed by her association with Higgins (and Pickering) that she does not want to live with someone else. But if Higgins is charming, he is also a tyrannical bully; if he is devastatingly intelligent, he is also ignorantly insensitive to the feelings of others; if he is god-like in his achievements, he is childishly petulant in his wanting his own way; if he believes in his scientific methodology, he is also something of the intuitive poet; and if he is a man so confident of his aim in life, he is also a man so ignorant of his own personality that he really thinks himself timid, modest, and diffident. Thus, his appeal remains partly in the many contradictions that he is heir to.
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Alfred Doolittle appreciates his job as a dustman because
he can make lots of money to care for his family.
he gets big tips from rich people.
he's considered a hero for doing something few others would attempt.
it's so low on the social class scale, it has no morals associated with it.


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15 Best Open World Games Of 2021 : Explore The Game In Your Own Way
Akanksha Soni, 2020-12-14
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How about players getting a chance to rule over set game guidelines and roam in the virtual realm just the way they desire? It seems interesting, right? This is what best open world games would give you. From exploring stories, missions and winning over the quests, the player is free to explore at his own pace and style. Moreover, when he has a chance to go through different realities including galaxies, wastelands, deserts or modern cities, what could be better than it?
Let us walk you through some of the top open world games that change your gaming experience for better.
Top 15 Best Open World Games In 2021
1. Red Dead Redemption 2
Available: PC, Xbox One, Stadia
Such a hit series, Red Dead Redemption is based in America during the latter half of Wild West era. There is a diverse landscape to look at, from frozen lakes to peaky mountains, where you won't be left alone with adventure right from where the game begins. Dutch Van Der Linde is trying to keep his gang afloat along with his loyal friend Arthur. Interestingly, civilization is about to take over the Wild West era, and people will now need your help.
Moreover, while exploring this multiplayer open world game, you will be solving murder mysteries, searching dinosaur bones or even meeting the vampire. Let us not spill the beans here alone! Get ready and start the game now!
2. Grand Theft Auto 5
Available: PC, Xbox One, Stadia, PS3, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox 360
Visit a glamour world, Los Santos, which is now struggling to stay certain in changing economic scenarios. Franklin, Michael and Trevor are risking their lives amidst this turmoil to get into a dangerous heist. This heist is probably going to get them a hell of a lot of money to survive for life.
Consider it as one of the best open world games where all the lead characters hop in and out of their lives, and the interwoven story stays strong behind. Rage, race, fight, crime, money and all that fantasize you, once can be realized with open world game, Grand Theft Auto 5.
Also Read: 10 Best Battle Royale Games For Android
3. Batman: Arkham Night
Available: PC, Xbox One, PS4
Action and adventure pack is ready for you with this fantastic open world game for PC where Gotham city is going to be explored the way you wish to. Notice the tiniest details of Gotham city, which are attention-grabbing, and now you are ready to grab down the criminals to save the city.
Fly around the city with your cape, use voice synthesizers to imitate as Harley Quinn, dive deep or glide away, you are the Batman, and no one is going to stop you! And how can you even forget Batmobile, which is bulletproof and can perform so many tasks that were ever unimagined?
4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Available: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC
Dark fantasy and epic monster slayer story await when The Witcher is being played as the best open world game for PC. There are so many dark characters that you meet during your exploration. With this, you are going to face activities like card games, horse races, and tavern bowls. When you are tired, take a break and indulge in your other goals, play for money, and get your equipment done right. Overall, track down the child of prophecy, a key and a weapon to save the world with this open world game.
5. Far Cry 4
Available: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC
First-person shooter and action-adventure are what defines Far Cry 4 in a gist. You are acting as Ajay Ghlae, who wishes to spread his mother's ashes in a fictional country Kyrat. During this journey, you need to cross through enemy areas, using loaded arms, knives, grenades, cocktails and much more. Moreover, there are multiple mission modes associated with open world games and navigation gets easier with a map available with you.
6. Saints Row 4
Available: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo Switch, Linux
This is out of the box open world game, so welcome yourself to create a difference. Yes, how far you can get to save the earth despite being the president of the country is the real test. You have so many superpowers and strangest weapons to evade enemies that are inhabitants of an alien empire. So, are you ready to defy Science and enjoy a new kind of dominance?
7. No Man's Sky
Available: PS4, Xbox One, PC
It's time to explore the whole universe while playing one of the best open world games, where you can land on unknown planets with your teammates and try to survive the most hazardous environment. You can even set up your base on a certain planet after which it is possible to visit each other's intergalactic base for socialization. Doesn't that sound cool? So suit up, of course, you cannot get down on any planet without being prepared and discover exotic alien wildlife.
Also Read: 9 Games You Shouldn't Miss This Year
8. Forza Horizon 4
Available: PC, Xbox One
Video racing fan? Go for this best open world game! Your car can explore so many details in hills, forests, sleepy villages, and towns and look at visuals around. Interestingly, collect more than 450 cars, focus on race, stunt and explore more. Overall, imagine that your car is your home and you are taking yourself to the corners of Britain with multiplayer open world game.
9. Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Available: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
A legend since time unrivaled, Assassin's Creed allows you to uncover new and hidden treasures while exploring the art of battle. You can even customize the look of your ship, upgrade the weaponry and recruit new crew members. It can be noted that new updates are coming up for fresh expansions, so the game is simply never-ending.
10. Dragon Age: Inquisition
Well, at the beginning stage, you are free to choose your character from the range of humans, dwarfs, elf or anything available. One can also select their classes amongst warrior, rage and rogue and gain specifications accordingly. All this done, it's time to begin your journey with your team members into a lush fantasy world.
From capturing new areas to indulging in role-playing games, switching between party member roles to fearing away the enemies off, you have got an enormous task to cover through.
Also Read: 10 Best Strategy Games For iPhone
11. Minecraft
Available: Crossplay available on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS and Android
Minecraft is no less than an obsession amongst many players, and they simply love to wander in this world without a stop. Take your architectural abilities a notch higher and build your world on your own terms. During the scenario, fight over the spooky monsters while expanding your resources all around the zone. An amazing open world game to play not just this year but for coming more years as well.
12. Mad Max
Available: PC, PS4, Xbox One
If the basic plot of this game is to be learned, then the main lead is liable to fight with other men so that a car can be rebuilt. This car is driven around in an open world game while you solve various physics-based puzzles by unlocking the maps. This is not it, there is a way more beyond this storyline, but for that, you need to keep driving, meet more men, beat them up and enjoy being a Mad Max!
13. L.A. Noire
Available: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
How about being in a fascinating story and bold characters while you investigate the cases. You might even feel like being a Hollywood movie for some time where corruption, glamour, violence and grieving families could be noticed. We believe that you are ready to face dangerous gangsters, serial killers while keeping a calm and humorless attitude towards the investigation.
Upcoming Open World Games In 2021
14. Maneater
Available: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One
This open world game is a single-player action RPG and is being set up in deep waters of Gulf Coast. There are dangers with every fathom, and it's a considerable task to survive in such a man-eating zone. The game is simple: KILL OR BE KILLED! Now it's up to you what you choose! Play smart.
15. Watchdogs: Legion
Available: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Google Stadia, PC
Another upcoming open world game is on the line! Setup in London, you are a part of the hacking group DEDSEC and have to fight against the authoritarian regime in the country. Characters are themselves categorized in different categories, and their abilities revolve around the same. The game is undoubtedly going to be a blast shortly, so get ready to raid it all!
Well, it's time to shoot in style with this list of best open world games. We believe you are ready to go with this flow. Also have a look at:
Best games like World of Warcraft
Best simulation games you must play
Best low spec games for PC
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Just like car maintenance, phone system maintenance is vital in keeping your phone lines operating smoothly. It's the number one priority for maintaining excellent communications for your business. Phone system maintenance starts with choosing the right supplier which is able to offer you maintenance support on site. Remember that there are various tasks to be conducted regularly to ensure system accuracy and to make sure it is free from any interruptions.
As a natural occurrence to any phone system operation, there will always be a likelihood of system disturbance or even system break down. Phone system maintenance is essential to provide continual service, especially in the event something goes wrong. In some cases, waiting for the maintenance response from suppliers takes too long. Thus, it would be best if you can have someone who will troubleshoot the problem as soon as possible. This is commonly referred to as technical support.
The provision of maintenance and support is normally stated in your contract as "service and support". This document will spell out exactly what type of support and phone system maintenance is to be provided by the service provider.
The definition of what is covered in a contract is called the Service Level Agreement or SLA. Its purpose is to ensure that your phone system maintenance is properly taken care of with prompt response when phone system interruptions happen. If your business telecom services are through a professional supplier, then a standard service and maintenance contract may be offered. Otherwise, it may be possible to take out such an agreement to cover an existing system.
Not having a phone systems maintenance contract is not a good way of saving on expenses. Unless you have working knowledge of how to maintain your own system, which isn't likely, it's important to be aware of the risks you will take by not having phone system maintenance.
A company without a phone system would find it hard to survive. Operating a business without a proper channel of communication would be like operating a vehicle with one missing wheel. It would likely throw itself off the track because it lacks one vital part.
It's true that having a phone system instead of single phone lines would be a higher cost to your business. But the benefits that it could give you to keep your business running smoothly are countless. The question now is whether or not to install a brand new phone system or settle for refurbished phone systems, which would definitely give you a bit of savings.
With the advent of technology, it has become easier for us to search for just about anything on the internet. It is the best medium where we can find refurbished phone systems offered by online retailers. These retailers are also the distributors of individual components of the refurbished phone system if it breaks down.
Like any other online purchase, you have to keep some things in mind when ordering online. The most important precaution is to evaluate how reputable the online retailer of the refurbished phone system is. In case you choose an item from an auction, check if its official website has a good rating. If so, then you know you can order with assurance. However, to avoid a possible scam, you might want to search for a company that is known specifically for providing network phone systems. They would probably ensure reliable service and guaranteed delivery of your order.
Make sure the refurbished phone system you choose will fit the everyday needs of your business. Just because it's refurbished doesn't mean that it's not as good as a new one can be. And it's a good way to save some money to spend on other essential needs of your business.
A professional and efficient communication system is what a growing business needs to become more successful.
To be able to battle against stiff competition, many companies use a business VoIP phone system to enhance the way they communicate with their employees and clients. This phone system is cost effective, and provides excellent benefits that one can not get in a typical business phone system. In addition to providing more features than its analog counterpart, it costs less.
Once a caller dials a business VoIP phone system, it is automatically transmitted with a digital format through the internet. It will be converted to voice data on the other end once the called party receives it.
Scalability. It is an essential aspect since most of the time you do not need to buy the largest VoIP system available for your business. You should select the one that has expandability so you can add more features when you need them.
You may select between a premise-based service and a VoIP service. Should you choose the VoIP service, all you need to do is to plug your business VoIP phone system to the Internet and you are set. There is no need to pay for expensive hardware and care for its maintenance. If you select the premise-based service, you are required to purchase the PBX and the VoIP phones which will cost you more. This is not usually used for small businesses.
Once you've decided to use the hosted VoIP system, you should carefully pick the best one for your particular needs. Choose the business VoIP phone system host which is reliable and will provide service 24/7. Any communication interruption is a business loss.
If you frequently make long distance calls using your business VoIP phone system, make sure you know its long distance call policy so you will know the related costs. However, even on long distance calls, you can actually save as much as 75%. This further proves the point that a VoIP phone system saves you money and adds professional image to your business.
There have been so many advantages that the fiber optic cables can provide nowadays when it comes to network and communication system connectivity. Fiber optics would permit a person from transferring the data from one device to another. The transfer is in the form of light instead of electricity making it faster to process and with less interference. However, there are still lots of people who find it hard to do the installation of fiber optic cables. This article could greatly help. Continue reading the guidelines.
If you do installation of fiber optic cables into your home network wiring system, it is first necessary that the components of installation were laid out. The next step would be to follow these cables into the rooms where it is used. Then identify where the hubs and switches are located. Then the fiber optic cables will be used to replace the old connections.
If ever the fiber optic outlet is already present on the computer you are using, then what you need to do is connect the wire on the media converter. This would allow easy switching back of the information between its light form and its electricity form. An Ethernet or a USB cable can also be used to run between the computer and the converter.
Next thing to remember when doing installation of fiber optic cables would be to connect the cables that run from the switches, router or hubs into any of your additional devices. You can simply use a media converter if in any case the fiber optic cables are hard to locate.
It is always best to give an extra length or slack on the cables when you do installation of fiber optic cables in your network system. Then to keep it neat, tie these cables together. Turn on the devices and components connected to it. Then do not forget to install the drivers needed for these devices to function properly.
One of the most popular cables used in today's modern world is the fiber optic cables. The fiber optic cable standards provide much more benefits as compared with the other cable standards. This is the reason why this is the highly preferred because of the surety it provides as well as the attenuation rates.
Among its advantages, the first is the security that the fiber optic cable standards have to offer. Because of its high resistance against jamming of radio frequency, it can offer highly secure communication and is not susceptible to any interference and tapping. It is guaranteed no interference during communication. For more than 25 years, this is the cable used by Department of Defense.
Another positive pint is its affordability. When compared to other wires, for example the copper wires this can be the most economical choice you can make. Fiber optic cable standards also allow a user to transmit the information over a long distance. You are not going to experience any annoying electrical interference using this cable. This is ideal for places which need high lightening and voltage.
One great important advantage the fiber optic cable standards provide is that this cable does not need any electrical impulse to operate. This avoids any fire hazards cause by electrical issues. Another advantage is the cable's low attenuation rate. Even transmitting data over longs distances, there is less data loss compared to other cable types.
One advantage that makes it the best choice is the amount of space the fiber optic cable standards can save. It can handle information of huge capacity freeing you from installing more cables just to accommodate them all. Ti is then great for those offices with small spaces. Because there are so many benefits this cable can give, it is no surprise that many companies and businesses use this cable.


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New Non-Fiction
September 17, 2016 September 19, 2016 jamieahughes3 Comments
Yesterday, I was added as a contributor over at The Mighty, a website that publishes "real stories by real people facing real challenges." It's an amazingly honest and encouraging place for people who have disabilities, chronic/rare diseases, or mental illnesses. As someone who has one of the many conditions listed on their site (Multiple Sclerosis or MS), I was thrilled to be able to add my voice to their robust community. If you'd like to read them, please click here.
Seeing my story on their page and reading those of other people whose lives have been impacted by MS, I started thinking about the value of words. Ever since I was little, I've always loved working with them, stacking them end to end to make a beautiful sentence or poetic phrase. I love the way certain words sound (Go ahead and say "mellifluous" out loud and fail to enjoy it. I dare you.) And even after 30+ years of using them, I'm still amazed at the way they can morph from noun to adjective (novel), adjective to verb (stiff), verb to noun (grid).
But I didn't come by this lifelong obsession naturally. Many of my family members are readers, some more voracious than others. But only a few are writers, and most of them are in my generation. I have a few letters and handwritten notes written from loved ones who have passed, each of which I treasure, but there are entire branches on my family tree that have died without leaving a single syllable behind.
I have sermon notes and a short letter from my great uncle James.
A letter from my paternal grandmother, Betty Lou Hill, given to me just weeks before she died.
I even have a postcard and a book inscription from Myrl Rhine Mueller, a lady in my hometown who published a book about the history of Greene County. When I was in third grade, I lugged a boom box to her little house, which was down the street from my grandparents' and conducted an interview with her for a history project.
But there are no diaries, no journals, and no handwritten notes in the margins of beloved books.
It's an absence I'm feeling more acutely these days as members on both sides of my family pass away. I can no longer ask Papaw, my maternal grandfather, his thoughts on a current event or hear about the things he had a passion for. He loved to sing. I know that for certain, but I don't know how singing made him feel or why he enjoyed it so much.
He played a small role in the Civil Rights movement too, but no matter how many questions I ask or how deeply I dig, I'll never know the entire story.
In the early 1960s, he was the assistant manager of an S.H. Kress & Co. in Memphis, Tennessee. For many weeks in the late summer and early fall, young black students would stage sit-ins at the Curly-Q Luncheonette inside the store. He was given strict orders that if one happened on his watch, he should immediately stop service and turn off the lights. Some time after this, the protesters would get up and leave. It was always peaceful, always respectful, but every time Papaw flipped those lights, he felt pitiful. He was a boy from rural Arkansas—a farmer's son, dirt poor in every sense of the word—and some of his closest friends were black. He believed in their cause, but because he had a wife and two young daughters at home, he had to toe the company line and keep the job. But he did the one thing he could do: he apologized to each of them as they walked out.
It's not a big story of great sacrifice or drama, but it's his. That makes it mine too in some small way, and I love it, despite the fact it's secondhand and shaggy around the edges.
Our two kids, who we are adopting from the foster care system, already have a lot of holes in their stories. Several members of their birth families were also adopted or given up for adoption, so there's no way of knowing exactly where they came from, who they favor in looks and temperament, who their "people" are. There's nothing I can do about that, but I do want to leave them a legacy, a heritage of sorts.
There will be notes in my favorite books, so they'll know why I loved them. There will be journals, short stories, poems, essays, and articles. I want to leave behind an ocean of words for them to swim in—to find me and perhaps, in some small way, to find themselves.
Posted in Life, Non-fiction, WritingTagged Civil Rights, loss, memory, MS, multiple sclerosis, The Mighty, Writing
Our Level Best
June 21, 2016 June 21, 2016 jamieahughesLeave a comment
It's always a treat when I get to write about my family for the magazine. I've been honored to tell stories about a great date, memories, and even my testimony in previous issues. And in July/August, it's all about my husband and his penchant for perfectly straight pictures.
It goes a little something like this….
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When my husband and I married 16 years ago, we came from very different backgrounds. He'd spent most of his life in the same home, his surroundings largely unchanged. I, on the other hand, am the daughter of a retail manager and—like the children of military men—was used to putting my things in a box every two years. Moving on so my father could move up.
By the 12th new address, my family could strip a house, pack a truck, and do a final clean and patch job in under 10 hours. We were never sure if this was something we should be proud of or sorry for. And when we got to the rented house in the next town, we'd unload in much the same way—placing furniture and slapping pictures on walls at a pace that would make a NASCAR pit crew jealous.
But just because the work was done quickly didn't mean it was done well….
Check out the rest here!
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Backyard Philosophy
March 17, 2016 June 20, 2016 jamieahughesLeave a comment
When I started blocking out this piece, I had half a mind to send it off to Garden & Gun as a potential submission for their column "Good Dog." However, when I started reading through the previous installments to make sure my piece had the style, tone, and voice they're looking for, I noticed something that threw a Mason jar of cold water on all my big ideas. By each contributor's name, I saw phrases like "author of more than thirty books," "senior writer for the New York Times," and "Pulitzer Prize winner." But despite the fact I don't have the pedigree those other folks do (Ha! See what I did there?), I went ahead and submitted it. Sadly, three months have gone by with nary a peep from those fine folks, so I have to assume my piece was DOA.
However, that doesn't change the fact that Shadow was a damn fine dog. And this is a story that needs telling—regardless of where it's published. I hope you enjoy.
The concept of carpe diem has always resonated with me, but Robert Herrick, Andrew Marvell, Virgil, Horace, the venerable prophet Isaiah, or John Keating (the character played by Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society) have little to do with it. Most of the credit goes to Shadow, a black spaniel mix my family adopted in the early 90s.
He came into our life the way a lot of strays do—by happenstance. My father, a co-manager of a SAM'S Club and well on his way up the corporate ladder, finally knuckled under to my grandmother's assertion that "Every growing boy needs a dog." (Apparently girls like me could manage without help.) So we bought a copy of the Ocala Star-Banner, looked through the want ads, and found a few people in town who were looking to match homeless pets with owners.
"Now, don't forget," Dad said as he buckled his safety belt, "we're not gonna get the first dog we see."
"Alright, Dad," we both chirped from the backseat, unaware we'd soon make liars out of ourselves.
We figured we'd start with the pooch closest to us and work our way out from there, but there was no need. The second Shadow came walking around the corner—replete with feathery feet, wavy Cocker Spaniel ears, and caramel-colored eyes—we were smitten. And when we heard that he was found shivering in the median of I-75 and jumped into the man's car without hesitation, well, it added a second seal to the deal.
My brother and I fell on him like a couple of overzealous courtiers, and Dad realized his earlier decree had been rendered null and void by a wet nose and wiggly butt. He sighed and asked, "How much?"
"Nine dollars," the man replied.
It had cost nine bucks to run the ad in the paper for a few weeks, and that's the only thing he was looking to recover from the deal. Dad only had a twenty, and no amount of reasoning could get the Good Samaritan to take it. So we shot off to the corner market, bought three Coke Icees, and came back with change. A fiver and some singles exchanged hands, the gentlemen shook on it, and we went home with a dog—our dog—in the back seat.
Shadow (so named because of his black fur and despite my aggressive campaign to name him Falkor, after the luckdragon from The Neverending Story) was a dog of many quirks. No matter what we tried, he wouldn't bark. He didn't like his feet touched. He sneezed when he got excited. He was especially fond of hors d'oeuvres he snatched from the cat box. But strangest of all were his eating habits. If you gave him a hamburger patty that had been broken into pieces, he'd gobble it down. But that same piece of meat served whole? He didn't know what to do with such bounty. Rather than eat it, he'd stand patiently by the back door with the food in his mouth, waiting to make a deposit in the Backyard Building and Loan.
No matter what we gave him—hot dogs, Rice Krispie treats, pieces of steak— if it was served in bits, it went straight down his gullet. Whole, it went uneaten into the ground. My guess is he wanted to put it away for hard times. After all, his life had been one of want, and having a ready meal under a nearby tree was probably a solid idea.
His incessant need to save made me think of my grandmother—gone four years earlier thanks to breast cancer—a woman whose fists the world had methodically tightened through poverty and hard work, hunger and necessity. A survivor of the Great Depression, she washed and reused tinfoil and disposable plates, stuffed her house with furniture she might one day need, and haggled at farmer's markets with a zeal that would have impressed even Scrooge McDuck.
But there was one thing stranger still about Shadow. The dog loved ice cubes. If we gave him a piece, he'd chomp on it in the corner of his mouth, his lip curled like some furry version of Edward G. Robinson. (Yeah, see…. I got this ice, see…) One hot summer day, we kept feeding him cubes. With pieces one through seven, he happily crunched away and begged for more, but number eight was a bridge too far. He pocketed it and headed for the back door. We all watched as he selected a spot under a sago palm, dug a small hole, and dropped his already melting prize inside.
My family chuckled, both bemused and entertained, and called relatives that night to tell them the story. But it was a moment so adorably woebegone that I couldn't bring myself to laugh along with them. We fed Shadow so often there was no need to forage in the backyard, but every so often, we'd catch him digging up his bounty and gnawing on a disgusting, dirt-covered goodie. The thought of him looking for that ice cube and finding nothing broke my selfish, sixteen-year-old heart in a way that nothing else could. So a vigil of sorts began. I stood on our screen porch and watched every time he was let out, waiting for him to return to the spot that I knew sat empty, plundered by meteorological forces beyond canine comprehension.
A few weeks later, my hunch paid off. Shadow headed for the sago palm, and I went inside to the freezer. Walking across the yard, my right hand already numb with cold, I couldn't decide if what I was doing was noble or beyond ridiculous. More than once, I almost dropped the ice and went back inside. But I could see him digging, digging, digging…until he hit the spot where the treasure should have been. Then he stopped, paws in the earth and head cocked to one side in bewilderment.
There are moments when you know things with a certainty beyond argument. There's no way to predict when or why they happen, and there's no denying them when they do. Like a solid thump in the gut, they nearly knock you over and then fill up every hollow in you with the knowing until your bones are heavy with it. I felt it the first time I was betrayed, the instant before I was named the winner of a scholarship, and the early morning hour when my beloved grandfather passed.
"Hey, boy," I said, reaching down with my free hand to scratch behind an ear. Shadow turned his dirt-covered face up to me, and while distracting him with lovin', I stashed the cubes in the hole. He must have heard them clicking together because his head whipped around, and once he saw the loot was once again where he'd left it, the poor thing nearly wiggled and sneezed himself to death with the joy of it.
Smiling, I sat down on the ground beside him, not caring about the palm fronds poking me in the arm or the Florida sun sitting heavy as a blanket on my bare shoulders, and savored the matchless sight of a happy dog.
Posted in Non-fictionTagged dog, essay, garden & gun, memoir, narrative
The Rear View and the Forward Gaze
June 28, 2015 February 19, 2016 jamieahughes2 Comments
"Society is built, instead, upon the countless habits and rituals of its members, both living and dead. Since collective identity emerges imperceptibly from these everyday experiences, our understanding of ourselves is always rather nebulous and imprecise — like one of those optical illusions that, when one focuses too hard, dissolves back into the page. As each generation passes, we forget something essential — if intangible—about ourselves. With the final breath of every dying person, some small spirit of the age escapes irretrievably into the air."
— Kit Wilson, "Sentimental Nihilism and Popular Culture"
Perhaps it's because I'm reading A Canticle for Leibowitz or because my grandfather is slowly dying from Alzheimer's or because the world is changing so quickly that I feel powerless and totally other in my own skin, but whatever the reason, this article by Kit Wilson struck somewhere deep within me and sent everything to rattling and swaying. But that was a good thing because—in some strange roundabout way—it helped me to replait a few loose thoughts.
The Value of History
I highly recommend reading the piece in its entirety, but for the purposes of this blog, I'll give you the précis. Focusing on the arts, Wilson argues that a shared history is essential to culture, that tradition has a greater purpose than we know. When we hurl those things out the window in favor of the new, when we embrace only what is deemed relevant and "burn the great oaks of Western culture to the ground," it is we who end of sitting on and sifting through the ashes. And without a robust understanding of tradition and shared history, "Every last inherited standard — every last comfort — must be torn from us once and for all."
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The nihilism that plagues us will be our undoing, according to Wilson. To combat it, we must embrace history and "engage with one another as members of a common group." And the best way to do so is through pop culture, which has "stayed the course of the 20th century much more successfully than [its] 'higher' cousins."
"Popular culture crystallised archetypically Western tropes that, if nurtured, may still blossom again," Wilson says. "So ingrained in the public's mind are the perfect cadence and the love story that not even the Enlightenment's cynical ticks can burrow deep enough to suck them out. Today, like the lounge suit, their ubiquity conceals a quintessentially Western inheritance. But it cannot look after us alone. It is but one part of an urgently needed review of who we are and where we're going. And to face the future with any confidence, we must begin with the memory of where we once came from." (Emphasis mine)
The artistic past we tried so hard to erase is still there, hidden in plain sight. The familiar strain in the mundane. And I heartily agree with his call to redeem the past. There is absolutely no shame in remembering where you came from, in asserting that your culture's past (tangled and flawed as it might be) is valuable and worth preserving.
I think about literature, my own beloved discipline, and I am grateful for the professors who taught me Shakespeare as well as those who exposed me to Lorraine Hansberry. Incorporating Mariama Ba into my life doesn't mean George Orwell needs to go the way of the Dodo. Making room for Ishmael Reed doesn't make it impossible for me to keep on loving T.S. Eliot. (And if you want another interesting read from an unexpected place, check out what Monica Lewinksky—yes that Monica Lewinsky—has to say about him.)
Image courtesy of http://www.classicfm.com/discover/music/classical-street-art/beethoven-wall/
In Life As Well As Art
The brutal murder of nine people in Charleston, South Carolina last week has had us all doing a lot of soul searching, and a great dialogue has opened up regarding race and the many meanings of the Confederate flag. It is most definitely not all things to all people.
Days after the shooting, many called for the flag to be taken down, calling it an unseemly relic from a painful era in our nation's history that has no place before a government building. I have lived in three states during my 37 years on this planet, and all three of them seceded from the union. So yes, I am a Southerner. However, I have always had a rather ambivalent relationship with the flag. I always thought there were better symbols for the beautiful place I call home—sweet tea, bar-b-que, graceful front porches, fried okra, fireflies, green fields full of grazing horses, and magnolia trees for starters. It is those things and dozens more like them that come to my mind when I think of the South, and I know I'm not the only one.
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That's why, as a white southerner born and raised, I am all for retiring the stars and bars. For too long, it's been an obstruction to race relations, an unnecessary distraction that somehow keeps us from the business of getting to know and love one another as human beings. It's proper place is not flying before any state capital, but resting in a museum where it can be displayed in a way that allows it retain whatever respect it is due.
But there are some who aren't satisfied with the quiet and peaceful removal of the flag and objects like it. Instead, they want it abolished, destroyed, and otherwise scrubbed from the pages of history. Some are also calling for the removal of monuments to Confederate generals and soldiers, and one writer has even gone so far to say that Gone With the Wind and shows like The Dukes of Hazzard should be removed from store shelves and cast aside. Even Apple joined the fracas when it stopped selling all gaming apps that had anything to do with the Civil War.
As one who believes kindness is paramount, I agree that there is value in sensitivity and in caring for the needs of others. However, doing so shouldn't mean we rip the past up by the roots and toss it on the compost heap. That is a Pyrrhic victory in every sense of the word.
The Holistic View
To dispose of every reminder of an unpleasant era is to remove a piece of a culture's bedrock, to mar its matrix so to speak. It also casts aside those things in the past that were good and worthy of praise. And most dangerous of all, eradicating the past robs us of the ability to learn from our mistakes and avoid repeating them in the future.
Image courtesy of NBC.com
As Wilson said, "With the final breath of every dying person, some small spirit of the age escapes irretrievably into the air." The generation who marched for Civil Rights won't be with us forever, and when they are gone, how will children grasp the greatness of that movement as well as why it was necessary? Without preserving the past, what came of it, and what caused it, our understanding of ourselves is incomplete. Our history will become a book with chapters ripped out.
Preserving things like the Confederate flag and safekeeping them for future generations is the only way our culture can live beyond us, and that's why we must not do away with unpleasantness in the name of political correctness. To do so is only to deny ourselves permanence.
Tow Mater, an unrecognized sage of the modern era, got it half right when he said, "Ain't no need to watch where I'm going. Just need to know where I've been." I mention him partially in jest, but the statement—like many of the things that Pixar creates—points to a greater truth. We need to know where we came from, but we must also be sure to keep our eyes on the road ahead if our culture is to get to its final destination in one piece.
No nation is perfect, but the United State of America is ours. It is up to us to both preserve and better it by maintaining a holistic view of history. That's why we must doggedly maintain both a rear view and a forward gaze, and may God help us if we relinquish either.
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Posted in Non-fictionTagged charleston, confederate flag, culture, history, preservation, understanding
Free Indeed
February 18, 2015 March 11, 2015 jamieahughesLeave a comment
Meet Valeri and Valentina Seleznev—two of the most amazing, godly people I have ever had the honor to get to know. They are the In Touch Ministries employees selected as the March 2015 Faces of In Touch special feature, and I was blessed to be able to sit down with them to hear their story and to share it with our readers. I knew the rough outline from talking to folks around the ministry, but when the Seleznevs filled in all the blanks, I just sat with my mouth hanging open. Talk about guts!
Photography by Ben Rollins
Valeri Seleznev is a man you can't help but look up to—oftentimes because, as the senior maintenance technician at In Touch Ministries, he's perched atop a ladder, changing a light bulb or repairing HVAC fixtures. But no matter what he's working on, Valeri never fails to wave or say hello to passersby. His warm smile and openness make it hard to imagine who he was 20 years ago—an official in the Communist party who was labeled as disloyal to the Soviet Union. Eventually, he knew it was no longer safe to stay in his home country. And so he fled to the West with his wife Valentina, unsure of what awaited them in a new land.
A few weeks after the Seleznevs learned they were under suspicion, they boarded a plane in Moscow for a 10-hour flight to New York City. And they were up in the air—both literally and figuratively—every minute of it. Their paperwork had been acquired through back channels, and they weren't sure if it was even valid. When they landed, the couple would either be allowed to enter the United States or be forced back to the country they loved but had to flee….
To read the full article, head over to In Touch Ministries' website. And don't forget to leave a comment there!
Posted in Faith, Non-fictionTagged christianity, communism, freedom, God, immigration, In Touch Ministries, Russia, USSR
Set Junkie
January 7, 2015 January 8, 2015 jamieahughesLeave a comment
One of the many wonderful things about my job is the fact that I get to work with several hundred very passionate, talented people. There are so many wonderful folks at In Touch, so many wonderful stories, that we decided to make it a running special feature called "The Faces of In Touch." Gary Longenecker, our Director of Photography, was the first person to grace the pages of our magazine, and it was my honor to interview and write about him.
Gary Longenecker stands triumphantly in the doorway, a battered rake in his hands and a mischievous glint in his blue eyes. Everything had been set—the subject in place, video and audio crews ready to record—but Longenecker hesitated. To him, there was something wrong with the look of the scene.
When you're working on location, anything and everything can happen. Sunlight that shone perfectly through a window one minute can spoil a shot the next. That's where creativity comes in—something Longenecker, In Touch Ministries' Director of Photography, has in ample supply. He straps the rake to a hodgepodge of grip equipment, adjusts the angle, and the light filters through it, creating a pleasing shadow on what had previously been a blank wall.
And with that, it's time to roll camera.
If you'd like to read the rest of the article, pop on over to In Touch Ministries' website. And don't forget to leave a comment!
Posted in Faith, Non-fictionTagged director of photography, film, In Touch Ministries, ministry, profile, television
In Due Season
October 25, 2014 jamieahughes2 Comments
Believe it or not, November is just around the corner. And that means cooler temperatures, football, and Thanksgiving! We decided to feature food articles once again in In Touch magazine, and opted to include several different articles about the way it feeds our souls as well as our bodies. My contribution for this special section features my grandfather and the way he and I spent time working a BBQ smoker/grill.
This is a collection of articles I highly suggest you enjoy in print, so please visit this site and get yourself a free subscription. The layout is just gorgeous and is filled will illustrations created by the uber talented Jeff Gregory.
You can also view my article and the other wonderful pieces from authors like Rachel Marie Stone, Leslie Leyland Fields, Matt Woodley, Chad Thomas Johnston, Aline Mello, and Leigh McLeroy by clicking here.
Posted in Faith, Non-fictionTagged BBQ, christianity, Faith, Food, scripture, time, worry


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Browse: Summer Opera Sale - up to 60% off, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano)
All New & Future Releases (2)
2 Discs (27)
Offer, Strauss, R: Der Rosenkavalier
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Marschallin), Christa Ludwig (Octavian), Teresa Stich-Randall (Sophie), Otto Edelmann (Ochs), Eberhard Wächter (Faninal), Ljuba Welitsch (Marianne), Paul Kuen (Valzacchi/Tierhändler), Nicolai Gedda (Italian Singer)
Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan
a recording of Strauss's operatic masterpiece that, today, remains unbettered. The Philharmonia is on sparkling form and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf gives the performance of her life. Karajan's passion... — BBC Music Magazine, January 2012 More…
Label: Warner Classics
Series: The Opera Series
Offer, Mozart: Don Giovanni, K527
Joan Sutherland (Donna Anna), Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Donna Elvira), Eberhard Wächter (Don Giovanni), Giuseppe Taddei (Leporello), Gottlob Frick (Il Commendatore), Luigi Alva (Don Ottavio), Piero Cappuccilli (Masetto), Graziella Sciutti (Zerlina), Heinrich Schmidt (harpsichord)
Philharmonia...
On CD the classic Giulini EMI set, lovingly remastered, sets the standard by which all other recordings have come to be judged. Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, as Elvira, emerges as a dominant figure... — Penguin Guide, 2010 edition, More…
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Oskar Czerwenka, Gerhard Unger, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Grace Hoffman, Nicolai Gedda & Hermann Prey, Erich Witte & Michael Bohnen
Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra, Berlin Radio Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf, Leopold Ludwig
Release Date: 1st Sep 2008
Catalogue No: 8111337-38
Label: Naxos
Series: Historical, Great Opera Recordings
New, Offer, Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro
Recorded live in the Royal Festival Hall 6th February 1961
This is a concert, not a theatre performance, and it is highly enjoyable. The BBC recording, in mono of course, is excellently balanced…Master and man are well matched Corena…is a fully rounded... — Gramophone Magazine, August 2019 More…
Release Date: 3rd May 2019
Catalogue No: ICAC5157
Label: ica classics
Cesare Siepi, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Rafaele Arié, Elisabeth Grümmer
Vienna State Opera Chorus, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Wilhelm Furtwängler
This is an immensely and immediately impressive performance… Furtwängler's interpretation of Mozart's equivocal opera is fraught with suspense, menace and… tension. Tempos are often on the... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2005, More…
Series: Orfeo d'Or, Salzburger Festspieldokumente
New, Offer, Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Prima Donna/Ariadne), Rita Streich (Zerbinetta), Irmgard Seefried (The Composer), Rudolf Schock (The Tenor/Bacchus), Alfred Neugebauer (Major Domo), Karl Dönch (The Music Teacher) (An Officer) Gerhard Unger (An Officer), Lisa Otto (Naiad), Grace Hoffman (Dryad), Anny Felbermayer...
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Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Marschallin), Christa Ludwig (Octavian), Teresa Stich-Randall (Sophie), Otto Edelmann (Ochs), Eberhard Wächter (Faninal), Ljuba Welitsch (Marianne), Paul Kuen (Valzacchi/Tierhändler), Kerstin Meyer (Annina), Nicolai Gedda (Italian Singer)
Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra,...
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Offer, Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel
Elisabeth Grümmer (Hänsel), Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Gretel), Else Schürhoff (Witch), Maria von Ilosvay (Mother), Josef Metternich (Father), Anny Felbermayer (Sandman, Dew Fairy)
it's remarkably good for its age and the GROC remastering used here brings out more detail than earlier incarnations. The performance is adorable - above all from Karajan...there is so much charm... — International Record Review, January 2011 More…
Offer, Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K492
Giuseppe Taddei (Figaro), Anna Moffo (Susanna), Eberhard Wächter (Count), Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Countess), Fiorenza Cossotto (Cherubino)
Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini
coming back to it now after more than 50 years it has a lot to offer. First and foremost Giulini's no-nonsense conducting, fresh as paint...He has at his disposal a dream-cast...[Taddei] is an... — MusicWeb International, 8th November 2013 More…
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Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, Karl Böhm
Ludwig's in fuller voice (and more alive to Dorabella's humour and sensuality) here in 1962 than on her earlier recording for Böhm; 'Smanie implacabili' packs a real dramatic mezzo punch (she... — Katherine Cooper, Presto Classical, 16th March 2018 More…


For the city in the United States, see Taconite, Minnesota.
The iron content of taconite, commonly present as finely dispersed magnetite, is generally 25% to 30%.
Processed taconite pellets as used in the steelmaking industry, with a US quarter shown for scale.
^ Winchell, Horace V. (1891) "The Mesabi iron range," in: Winchell, Newton H., ed., The Geological and Natural History Survey of Minnesota (Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Harrison & Smith), vol. 20, p. 124. From p. 124: "This rock is widely spread over the whole length of the Mesabi, and being different from anything found elsewhere and peculiar to this horizon of the Taconic, has been called taconyte by the writer."
^ National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) (May 4, 1978). "Marine Accident Report: SS Edmund Fitzgerald Sinking in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975" (PDF). NTSB. p. 9. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
^ E. E. Sigurson, "Observations of cancer incidence surveillance in Duluth, Minnesota," Environmental Health Perspectives, Nov. 1983, v.53 p61-67.
^ Hilding and others, "Biological effects of ingested amosite asbestor, taconite tailings, diatomaceous earth and Lake Superior water in rats," Archives of Environmental Health, Nov.-Dec. 1981, v.36 n.6 p.298-303.
^ a b Hemphill, Stephanie (2007-06-08). "Researchers look for links between taconite and mesothelioma". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
^ Finnegan, John R., Jr; Mandel, Jeffery H. (24 November 2014). Final Report to the Legislature: Minnesota Taconite Worker's Health Study (PDF) (Report). Minnesota Taconite Workers Lung Health Partnership. p. 23.
Manuel, Jeffrey T., "Mr. Taconite: Edward W. Davis and the Promotion of Low-Grade Iron Ore, 1913–1955," Technology and Culture, 54 (April 2013), 317–45.
Manuel, Jeffrey T., Taconite Dreams: The Struggle to Sustain Mining on Minnesota's Iron Range, 1915-2000. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2015.


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Q: Consulta Sqlite3 en python devuelve una lista con varios valores pero longitud 1 que no puedo mostrar por índices El problema que tengo es que tras realizar una consulta a una base de datos en sqlite3 con python, esta, me devuelve una lista de longitud1 con varios valores de las columnas, si quiero mostrar uno de esos valores con un índice ([3] por ejemplo) me da un fuera de rango pues la lista solo tiene un elemento.
Esta es la función que hace la búsqueda y que devuelve una lista con un solo elemento
def buscar_datos(nombre):
    try:
        con = sqlite3.connect(db)
        cur = con.cursor()
        busqueda = cur.execute('SELECT * FROM Articulos WHERE Nombre= ?', [nombre])
        con.commit()
        res = busqueda.fetchall()
        longitud = len(res)
        print("long ", longitud)
        con.close()
        return res

    except sqlite3.Error as e:
        print("Error8: ", e)

Lo que pretendo hacer es mostrar la columna 3 por ejemplo, pero no encuentro la razón por la que la lista que debería tener 6 elementos, solo tiene uno, conteniendo los 6 y por tanto solo puedo mostrarlos todos con un [0]
No se si me he explicado bien, perdonad, pero estoy en fase novato.
Gracias por ayudarme! :)

A: Actualicé la respuesta
Si tienes estos datos:
# col1  col2    col3    col4
# 6     3   2   7
# 1000  6   5   5
# 2     8   9   4
# 9     3   5   5

Entonces puedes hacer esto:
import sqlite3

def buscar_valor(valor):
    try:
        conn = sqlite3.connect("./datos.db")
        cur = conn.cursor()
        cur.execute("select * from tabla1 where col1=?",[valor])
        row = cur.fetchone()
        conn.close()
        return row

    except sqlite3.Error as e:
        return [e]

datos = buscar_valor(1000)

print(datos)
# (1000, 6, 5, 5)

# Si quieres posición 3,
dato_numero_4 = datos[3]
print(dato_numero_4)
# 5

cur.fetchall() te está dando un dato, a saber, una lista (de una lista o más). Para aislar la única fila, necesitas hacerle referencia al primer elemento de lo que produjo fetchall().
Según Dante S, es mejor coger 1 sola fila:
row = cur.fetchone()

Como devuelve toda la fila en forma de un tuple, accedes el valor que quieres según el índice del valor/columna de la fila de vuelta.
dato_numero_4 = datos[3]

A: [RESUELTO] El caso es que que efectivamente poniendo fetchone, si me respeta el indice y puedo extraer por posicion, de hecho al hacer un len me da 7 y no 1 como con el fetchall, por tanto ahora si puedo extraer los valores de la lista de forma independiente.
Os agradezco la ayuda y las sugerencias, entre todos me habéis ayudado a resolverlo.
Muchas gracias!  ;)


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Understanding Your Towing Vessel Inspection Options
Image courtesy ABS
By Paul Hite 03-19-2018 06:46:00
Towing vessel work is versatile in nature and has supported economic growth in the U.S. and abroad. Further, the smaller number of required crew members to operate these towing vessels provides personnel cost savings to vessel owners when compared to the larger crews employed upon deep-draft vessels. These advantages have aided in the expansion of the U.S.-flagged towing vessel fleet to approximately 5,700 vessels – a significant portion of the total U.S. merchant fleet.
After the towing industry experienced a number of marine casualties, towing vessels were re-classified as inspected vessels in 2004 under the Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. Subsequently, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) requested public comments and held public meetings to field ideas on how to move forward with the new rulemaking. Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) working groups were also formed to collect information and make recommendations to the USCG regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The final Subchapter M regulation was published on June 20, 2016, and went into effect on July 20, 2016, with most of the requirements delayed for two years or until a vessel is issued a Certificate of Inspection (COI).
Domestic towing vessel operators are now tasked with preparing their fleets to comply with most of the requirements outlined in 46 CFR Subchapter M by July 20, 2018. To reduce the burden placed on industry stakeholders, the USCG has mandated a four-year phase-in period for towing vessel owners to obtain COIs for 25 percent of their fleets each year. The first 25 percent of an owner's towing vessel fleet must be certificated on or before July 22, 2019, with an additional 25 percent certificated each year until the final deadline of July 19, 2022. All affected towing vessels must hold valid COIs by July 2022. Owners only operating one towing vessel must obtain a COI for that vessel by July 20, 2020.
The challenge for vessel owners is to determine where their vessel(s) fit into the compliance spectrum and establish a pathway that will facilitate a smooth transition into certificated status. An operator may choose to achieve and maintain certificated status through the Coast Guard inspection option or the Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) option. There is not a one-size-fits-all compliance approach so it is important for towing vessel operators to carefully consider the factors discussed herein.
Towing vessel owners and operators must first ask themselves "What is the nature of our towing work"? This will allow them to determine if their towing vessels must wholly, partially or not comply with Subchapter M. To understand the applicability of the regulation, the towing industry must look to 46 CFR Part 136.105, which establishes that a towing vessel greater than or equal to 26 feet in length or a towing vessel of any length that moves barges containing hazardous cargo are subject to the requirements contained in Subchapter M. Exemptions and exceptions are also provided in this section so they must review these to determine if their fleet may be exempt from some or all of the requirements of the Subchapter.
After identifying their fleet's inspection requirements, they must consider their operating model and decide which inspection option suits their needs.
Subchapter M attendance requirements
Before towing vessel owners and operators can select the best inspection option for their fleet they should examine the requirements associated with each. The Coast Guard option requires towing vessel owners to schedule an inspection with the local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) once a year for each vessel. Owners choosing this option must implement a Health and Safety Plan that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 140.505 by July 22, 2019. The USCG also requires a threemonth inspection notice prior to the desired inspection date. A drydocking and internal structural examination is required to be carried out once every five years for vessels that do not operate in salt water more than six months in any 12-month period and twice every five years for vessels that do operate in salt water more than six months in any 12-month period.
The TSMS option permits owners to work with a USCG-approved Third Party Organization (TPO) that will provide oversight of and conduct vessel surveys and/or audits for a given fleet of vessels. The TSMS option requires towing vessel owners to schedule an annual towing vessel survey that meets the scope of 46 CFR 137.220. Additionally, a vessel audit must be scheduled once every five years to include the elements outlined in 46 CFR 138.220 for a TSMS.
Shoreside management audits shall be carried out twice in five years with the mid-period audit occurring between the 27th and 33rd month of the TSMS certificate's five-year validity period. An annual internal audit of each vessel and management office must be carried out by a qualified company employee who meets the conditions specified in 46 CFR 138.310 (d). To assist owners in safety management system creation and implementation, an already-approved safety management system may be selected and used as a template for developing a TSMS. The International Safety Management System and the American Waterways Operators' Responsible Carrier Program are two such safety management systems. Owners should review the framework of each management system to identify the best fit for their own operation before making a selection.
Although vessel owners mostly interact with their TPO for operational matters, the USCG reserves overall authority for operational activities, and notification of such activities must be provided to the local OCMI where these activities will take place. Owners must provide the local OCMI 72-hour notification for TSMS audits. There is no USCG notification requirement for external surveys conducted by a TPO unless the vessel is to undergo a credit drydocking or internal structural exam.
Just like the Coast Guard inspection option, vessels using the TSMS option are required to undergo a drydocking and internal structural examination once every five years if they do not operate in salt water more than six months in any 12-month period and twice every five years if they do operate in salt water more than six months in any 12-month period. Now with a complete understanding of the available inspection options, which option should owners choose? To make the most beneficial choice for their fleet, owners should consider variables within each option.
Owners choosing the Coast Guard inspection option will work with the USCG directly in obtaining and maintaining COIs for their vessels. As mentioned, owners must schedule their annual vessel inspections with the local OCMI three months in advance of the desired inspection date. Projecting vessel location this far out could prove to be very difficult. This said, if an owner operates a fleet of vessels that operate in a small geographic area then they may be able to provide such advanced notice without issue. Inspection scheduling will be subject to the availability of the local USCG inspections team.
Each owner choosing the TSMS option must create and employ a USCG-approved TSMS ashore and on board each operated vessel, as well as schedule audits and surveys at the intervals previously described. Leading industry operators have been utilizing safety management systems for years to improve safety for their people, property and the environment. These systems also promote efficient operation and improved performance. Positive performance and safety metrics may be considered by insurers and potential customers. Partnering with a TPO that employs highly experienced, well-trained surveyors and auditors will provide owners access to an additional pool of knowledge without having to hire full-time employees for their own companies. Partnering with a TPO should also provide for greater scheduling flexibility, which will allow operators to carry out their business largely uninterrupted.
To meet vessel survey requirements, owners may hire a TPO to conduct the annual surveys on board their vessels or may utilize their own qualified, in-house surveyors to conduct annual, drydocking and internal structural examination survey work. If selecting the "internal" survey option, owners must ensure that their surveyors have the qualifications and experience outlined in 46 CFR 139.130 (c). This internal survey work may be carried out at one time or divided over an extended period of time so long as no more than 365 days lapse between survey of any item required to be surveyed. Although a company's own qualified personnel carry out internal survey work, the TPO approves and maintains oversight of the internal survey program and reserves the right to attend associated survey work at any time.
Choosing a compliance option
At this point, we should be able to determine which option is most attractive to our individual operation and make the necessary arrangements for preparing our vessels for inspected status. Owners choosing the Coast Guard inspection option should reach out to their local OCMI as soon as possible to begin planning for the inspection of their fleet. If availability permits, your local inspection team may be able to come out and benchmark your progress toward full compliance and provide corrective action information. Continued dialogue between vessel operators and the USCG is encouraged whether an operator chooses the Coast Guard inspection or TSMS option.
If the TSMS option is the correct fit for your operation, who are the TPOs approved to carry out the audit and survey work? The USCG lists approved TPOs on their website. Classification societies, such as the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) are listed separately and are also approved to carry out both the survey and audit functions of a TPO. At the time of this writing, there are 15 organizations approved to carry out TPO work. With such a large number of choices it is important for operators to exercise due diligence and meet with candidate TPOs before making a final selection.
There are several important factors to consider when evaluating and selecting a TPO for compliance partnership. The first is to understand the qualifications and training of the TPO's personnel. 46 CFR 139.130 outlines the minimum requirements for surveyors and auditors employed by a TPO but these are just a baseline standard. Owners should consider the geographic coverage that a TPO can provide to readily respond to survey and audit requests. Other questions that should be asked include: "Has the leadership of the TPO's program actually worked and lived on towing vessels themselves?", "Have they lived through the challenges that we face on a daily basis?" and "What is the TPO's history of working with USCG on flag State compliance matters?" Those who have worked on towing vessels are better positioned to identify common and uncommon issues before they become actual problems.
The regulation
The published regulation is 145 pages long and over half of that is dedicated to the preamble, discussing industry commentary with the USCG and providing background on how the final rule was determined. The final rule itself is broken down into the following Parts:
46 CFR CHAPTER I
Part 1 Organization, General Course and Methods Governing Marine Safety Functions
Part 2 Vessel Inspections
Part 15 Manning Requirements
46 CFR SUBCHAPTER M
Part 136 Certification
Part 137 Vessel Compliance
Part 138 Towing Safety Management System (TSMS)
Part 139 Third-Party Organizations
Part 140 Operations
Part 141 Lifesaving
Part 142 Fire Protection
Part 143 Machinery and Electrical Systems and Equipment
Part 144 Construction and Arrangement
Knowing where to look to quickly access the information needed is critical to navigating through Subchapter M. Each part is divided into sections for "existing" and "new" vessels with different requirements for each. Industry must comply with new vessel requirements for vessels with keels laid on or after July 20, 2017, or when a major conversion to an existing vessel has been made on or after July 20, 2017. Additionally, towing vessel owners and operators must verify they are in compliance with the specified rule sets required by each Part.
The preamble often expands on the requirements listed in Subchapter M and should not be overlooked. Further, the USCG has compiled a list of frequently asked questions of each Part and has posted these questions and answers on the Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise's (TVNCOE) website. Located in Paducah, Kentucky, the TVNCOE was established by the USCG to assist industry stakeholders in the interpretation and application of the Rule. To this end, they employ personnel with both regulatory and industry backgrounds to effectively inform on towing vessel matters.
This current period marks a watershed point in the towing vessel industry's history that will serve to protect the marine environment, improve operational efficiencies and cultivate a strong culture of safety. The available resources discussed should be leveraged by vessel owners to bring vessels into inspected status. A TPO should not just attend owner assets to carry out required audit and survey work, but should act as a shepherd through the entire certification process to relieve the vessel owner of as much burden as possible. The TPO-client relationship is a true partnership, as what is good for one is good for the other. It is the TPO's responsibility to determine how to meet the intent of the new regulation with as little financial burden to the owner as possible and without compromising the desired factor of safety. ABS understands that each operation is unique so we dedicate the requisite time and resources to each operator to support their success.
A native of the Washington, D.C. area, Paul Hite is a senior surveyor and auditor and has been with ABS for four years. Prior to ABS, he sailed as a deck officer for seven years, five of which were spent on towing vessels. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation, and he is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Project Management from Georgetown University.
The opinions expressed herein are the author's and not necessarily those of The Maritime Executive.


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Why Solar in Coeymans?
Hecate Energy
Article 10 Case Documents
Public Statement Hearing
Notice Procedural Conference
Solar vs. Other Generation
Coeymans Solar Farm
Project Permitting Article 10 Case Documents Document Repositories Public Statement Hearing Public Involvement Open House Notice Procedural Conference
Notice of Public Statment Hearing - 2/18/2020
The Coeymans Solar Facility is being permitted under New York State's "Article 10" power plant siting law signed into effect in 2011.
Article 10 provides for the siting review of new and repowered or modified major electric generating facilities in New York State by the Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) in a unified proceeding instead of requiring a developer or owner of such a facility to apply for numerous state and local permits.
Key provisions of the law include:
Defines a major electric generating facility as facilities of 25 megawatts or more;
Requires environmental and public health impact analyses, studies regarding electric system benefits and public safety, and consideration of local laws;
Directs applicants to provide funding for both the pre-application and application phases. It allows funding to be used to help intervenors (affected municipalities and other parties) hire experts to participate in the review of the application and for legal fees (but not for judicial challenges);
Requires a utility security plan reviewed by Homeland Security;
Provides for appointment of ad hoc public members of the Siting Board from the municipality where the facility is proposed to be sited; and,
Requires a public information coordinator within the Department of Public Service to assist and advise interested parties and members of the public in participating in the siting process.
Article 10 Resources
Additional information on Article 10 of the Public Service Law can be found at the following links:
Article 10 Regulations
Article 10 Law
Article 10 FAQs
A Guide to Intervenor Funding Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law
About Coeymans Solar Farm
Coeymans Solar Farm is a 40-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) solar facility proposed by Hecate Energy. It will provide new, renewable energy to protect and preserve clean air, water quality and soil resources.
About Hecate Energy
Hecate Energy is a leading developer, owner, and operator of solar, wind, natural gas, and energy-storage projects. Our experienced team of energy professionals provides best-in-class processes, technical designs, and financing structures for next generation energy resources.
© 2020 Hecate Energy LLC.


You are busy sifting through emails, answering phones and doing a million other jobs and you find half an hour every week to write a blog. It is really important that you make the most of that time! This post is aimed at breaking your spare 30 min's into separate tasks, and give you the foundation on which to blog. Once you have followed these steps you will be ready to blog quickly when ever you get the chance.
This is something I can't stress enough. You need to find your own tone, your own voice, your own vocab. Everything you write has to fit with this in order to have the maximum impact. This should be something you develop as part of all your marketing activity. Once it is in place it is easy to write within that voice.
Pick a whole series of topics that you can talk about. My advice is to take your core products and services and make a list of them. Then think about how your view on them can help other people. i.e. (Service + your expertise) so in my case, SEO and blogging effectively. I would suggest that you aim to create 10 blog titles which are pre prepared and ready to roll you get you next spare 30 mins.
If you are struggling to find things to blog about, one good way to find topics is to set up a number of news alerts via Google alerts. All you need to do is type in some keywords that are relevant to your business and Google will send you alerts when they are mentioned.
Now you have all the elements in place to start blogging, but remember..
Don't bite off more than you can chew on your first attempt! It is often hard to keep things succinct when writing blogs. A good way frame things off and keep it manageable for you to write and your reader to read, is to base it around a number of key points. e.g. 3 things to help… or 5 reasons too… and so on.


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Beautiful landscaped yard. Great investment property or a Builder to build a duplex. No oil tank removed (2013), roof 4 years old (2010), Furnace (1996) Drain tile original, Hot Water Tank 2007.


I have loved this series since day 1!! Jennifer didn't disappoint with book 4!
In Book 3 we were left with a HUGE HUGE HUGE cliffhanger and Origin picked up right there. Katy wasn't doing well, but don't worry Daemon will save the day!!!!
But, there are bigger troubles on the horizon...BIG BIG BIG ONES!!! Now no one knows who to trust and not too! It's a all out world!
BUT, there are a couple romantic moments with Katy and Daemon and a HUGE surprise that I DIDN'T SEE COMING!!!!
All I can see is ......... bring on book 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Q: JavaScript: Should a function be able to create instances of itself with Object.create() My use case is the following: I want to create a factory which produces various kinds of data transfer objects (DTOs). They must be easily serializable and they must have a few additional methods.
My current implementation looks like this (simplified):
window.Dto = function(type, properties)
{
    var
        self = this,
        values = {},
        object = Object.create(self);

    properties.forEach(function(prop){
        Object.defineProperty(object, prop, {
            get: function() { return values[prop]; },
            set: function(value) { values[prop] = value; },
            enumerable: true
        });
    });

    this.getType = function()
    {
        return type;
    };

    this.doSomeMagic = function()
    {
        // ...
    };

    return object;
};

// creating a DTO of the Transport.Motorized.Car class
var carObject = new Dto("Transport.Motorized.Car", ["vendor", "model", "color", "vmax", "price"]);

(Note: I do not want to create an explicit class for each of these objects, because there are hundets of them, and they are exported from the server side. Also, what you see as properties parameter above, is actually a map of meta data with validation constraints etc.)
I did a quick performance check with a loop where 50,000 of such objects were created. performance.now() tells me that it took a bit more than 1s – which looks ok, but not too impressive.
My question is mainly: Is it ok that the factory creates an instance from its own prototype (if I understand correctly what that code does) and returns it? What side effects can it have? Is there a better way?

A: As far as I understand factory functions, their whole point is not needing to create new instances of the function itself. Instead, it just returns a newly created object.
So instead of using instance properties (via this) of the newly created instance (via the new operator), I would just create an object (let's call it factoryProto) and assign all the "instance" methods to that object instead.
Then, you can use factoryProto as the [[Prototype]] for your new object:
window.Dto = function(type, properties) {
    var factoryProto = {
          getType: function() {
            return type;
          },
          doSomeMagic: function() {
              // ...
          }
        },
        values = {},
        object = Object.create(factoryProto);

    properties.forEach(function(prop) {
        Object.defineProperty(object, prop, {
            get: function() { return values[prop]; },
            set: function(value) { values[prop] = value; },
            enumerable: true
        });
    });

    return object;
};

// creating a DTO of the Transport.Motorized.Car class
var carObject = Dto("Transport.Motorized.Car", ["vendor", "model", "color", "vmax", "price"]);

If you want to fully profit from the prototype-chain, you could define the factoryProto outside of the factory function. To keep track of type, you could add it as a non-enumerable object property:
window.Dto = (function() {
    var factoryProto = {
        getType: function() {
          return this.type;
        },
        doSomeMagic: function() {
            // ...
        }
    };

    return function(type, properties) {
        var values = {},
            object = Object.create(factoryProto);

        properties.forEach(function(prop) {
            Object.defineProperty(object, prop, {
                get: function() { return values[prop]; },
                set: function(value) { values[prop] = value; },
                enumerable: true
            });
        });

        Object.defineProperty(object, 'type', {
          value: type,
          enumerable: false
        });

        return object;
    };
})();

// creating a DTO of the Transport.Motorized.Car class
var carObject = Dto("Transport.Motorized.Car", ["vendor", "model", "color", "vmax", "price"]);


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Migration due au changement climatique et à la dégradation de l'environnement sur la route de la Méditerranée centrale
Le présent chapitre étudie l'incidence des facteurs climatiques et environnementaux sur la migration dans les pays situés le long de la route de la Méditerranée centrale. S'appuyant sur une analyse de la littérature sur le sujet, il met en relief la complexité de ces liens, notamment les… Read More
Migration induced by climate change and environmental degradation in the Central Mediterranean Route
This chapter investigates the role of climate and environmental factors in driving migration in countries on the Central Mediterranean Route. It uses a literature review to frame the complexity of these linkages, including how climate influences conflict and how conflict drives migration. Land… Read More
Situation Analysis of Migrant Health in Viet Nam
MICIC Guidelines in Action - G 13: Relocate and Evacuate Migrants When Needed
GiA13, on evacuating and relocating migrants, presents efforts by different stakeholders to support migrants' movement out of countries affected by crises, through the deployment of personnel and resources and the set up of relevant institutional mechanisms and coordination systems. It also… Read More
International Migration Vol. 56 (6) December 2018
Planned Relocation for Communities in the Context of Environmental Change and Climate Change
Effects of Climate Change on Human Mobility in the Pacific and Possible Impact on Canada
The Pacific Islands region is known as the "early warning system of the global community" due to its extreme vulnerability to climate change and disproportionately high disaster risk. Climate change impacts human mobility, leading to displacement and migration within and across borders in the… Read More
Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Policy Brief Series Issue 7 | Vol. 2 | November 2016
Italy is one of the most earthquake vulnerable countries in Europe and in the last 30 years, Italy has experienced severe consequences of earthquakes leading to fatalities and people displaced. This policy brief examines two earthquakes in Italy – the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake and the 1985… Read More
Assessing the Evidence: Opportunities and Challenges of Migration in Building Resilience Against Climate Change in the Republic of Mauritius
In the framework of the European Union–funded Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Evidence for Policy (MECLEP) project, this national assessment focuses on the Republic of Mauritius. The World Risk Report (UNU, 2015) ranks the Republic of Mauritius seventh among the 15 most exposed country… Read More
Ocean, Changements, Climatiques et Migration Humaine
The impacts of climate change on the ocean and marine ecosystems profoundly affect human livelihoods and mobility. Recognizing the need to respond to the challenges arising from the interaction between ocean and marine ecosystem change and human migration and displacement, the International… Read More
Ocean, Environment, Climate Change and Human Mobility
The Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Policy Brief Series aims to contribute to the global knowledge base on the relationship between migration and environmental change, such as climate change, and the formulation of related policy options.
A migração infantil nos países ACP: Por livre vontade ou por coação?
Child migration is a complex phenomenon, which remains widely discussed among researchers and policymakers. The diversity of scenarios in which children are affected by migration hampers decision-making and affects the protection of children rights.
La migration des enfants dans les pays ACP: Volonté ou obligation?
The migration of children in ACP countries: Of their own free will or involuntary?
A Framework and Recommendations for Action on Children Affected by Migration in the Caribbean
The discussion on the topic of children affected by migration in the Caribbean is relatively new and evolving. The first of its kind for the region, the publication is intended as a technical resource for government officials, NGOs and other stakeholders who assist children affected by migration,… Read More
IOM-MPI Issue in Brief No. 14 - Promoting the Health of Left-Behind Children of Asian Labour Migrants: Evidence for Policy and Action
Despite the political discourse on migration becoming an important issue in the global development agenda, the mental and physical health implications for left-behind children of migrant workers have received less attention. The current evidence base on the health impacts of labour migration, both… Read More
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Demaerel P1, Wilms G, Robberecht W, Johannik K, Van Hecke P, Carton H, Baert AL.
The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in eight patients with herpes simplex meningoencephalitis were reviewed: 14 examinations were analysed. The most striking finding was high signal intensity in the temporal lobe(s) with the typical configuration known from CT. Meningeal enhancement after Gd-DTPA administration was clearly seen in four patients. Haemorrhagic changes are much better seen on MRI than on CT. When adequate motion control can be achieved, MRI becomes the examination of choice in the diagnosis and follow-up of herpes simplex encephalitis. Localized 1H MR spectroscopy also proved promising in the study of neuronal loss.