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RV News & Notes: November 2004
Four Winds International Debuts Quad-Slide Infinity
Four Winds International, C7457, a division of Thor Industries, has introduced the 38-foot quad-slideout Infinity type A motorhome. The quad-slide design dramatically expands space in the main living area, bedroom, and bathroom, and enhances the bath area with two entry doors "" one from the hallway and one from the bedroom.
The new Infinity is built on the Workhorse gas chassis with a 24,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating. The coach features name-brand appliances, a full line of electronics, and quality-made furniture and accessories throughout. Standard interior features include distinctive laminate flooring in the kitchen, bathroom, and entryway; a contoured Corian kitchen countertop with extension; dovetailed kitchen drawers; a water filtration system; and a cedar-lined wardrobe.
Infinity exteriors are available in two standard graphics/partial paint packages and two full-body paint options. Four interior décor packages are offered, with a choice of standard honey oak cabinetry or optional maple or cherry cabinetry.
Other options include a GPS navigation unit; a washer and dryer; a central vacuum system; a legless freestanding dinette with buffet; a 2,000-watt inverter; and a convenience package that includes four rechargeable two-way radios, a rechargeable handheld vacuum cleaner, a rechargeable flashlight, and valve stem extenders. A two-year, 24,000-mile limited bumper-to-bumper warranty is standard on all Infinity motorhomes.
The base suggested retail price of the 38E quad-slideout Infinity is $132,900. For additional information, call Four Winds International at (574) 266-1111 or visit www.fourwinds-rv.com.
Steve Plemmons Acquires Complete Ownership Of Bill Plemmons RV World
In a planned buyout move, Steve Plemmons has purchased full ownership of Bill Plemmons RV World, C5878, located near Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Previously he and his brother, Jeff Plemmons, shared the business as partners.
In the next two to five years, Steve Plemmons said he hopes to move the dealership, which now sits on 16 acres, to a 46-acre lot that he's already purchased. He noted that the new location will have a larger and better RV sales and service facility with more service bays and technicians; an RV-related store; an 11-acre campground and rally site with more overnight hookups; and a playground.
For more information about Bill Plemmons RV World, call (800) 732-0507 or visit www.billplemmonsrv.com.
Cummins Offers Online Parts And Service Information
During FMCA's 72nd International Convention in Redmond, Oregon, Cummins Inc. announced that RV owners now can use the company's QuickServe Online service to save time and gain immediate access to parts and service information for every Cummins engine built since 1960. This is the same online system that is used by certified Cummins service locations.
Cummins owners can subscribe to QuickServe Online for an annual $50 fee, which offers 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week access to parts and service information; a subscriber bulletin board; a newsletter; and much more.
A subscription allows RV owners access to parts and service information for up to five vehicles. Therefore, if you own a motorhome equipped with a Cummins engine and also own a Dodge Ram with a Cummins turbodiesel engine, information for both vehicles' engines can be accessed through QuickServe Online using the same account.
Content is customized by engine serial number, making QuickServe Online easy to navigate. In seconds, QuickServe Online can sort through 60 million Cummins engine documents to find accurate, up-to-the-minute parts and service information about a customer's engine. Features include parts diagrams and part number supersessions; service bulletins and troubleshooting manuals; operation and maintenance manuals; service products and publications catalogs; engine dataplate information and wiring diagrams; literature; tool catalogs; and more.
Customers can learn more about QuickServe Online either by contacting their local distributor or by going online at http://quickserve.cummins.com.
Cummins Inc., headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, designs, manufactures, distributes, and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions, and electrical power generation systems.
Premier RV Resorts Acquires Eola Bend RV Resort
Paul Williams, CEO of Premier RV Resorts, announced that his company, which already operates two RV resorts in Oregon, has signed an agreement to purchase the Eola Bend RV Resort in Salem, Oregon, and rename it the Premier RV Resort of Salem. Premier RV Resorts assumed management of the property in July, and the closing date of the purchase was scheduled for the fall of 2004.
The Premier RV Resort of Salem is located 4-1/2 miles west of Salem, Oregon, on State Route 22. The resort has 180 RV sites, an outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor spa, a large community building, and a bathhouse. The property consists of approximately 30 acres along Rickreall Creek.
Mr. Williams stated that several upgrades will be made to the property. Plans call for extensive landscaping, installation of a sports court, and enlarging of 35 sites. These features are similar to those currently offered at Premier RV Resorts' other Oregon locations: the Premier RV Resort at Mallard Creek Golf Course, C9495, near Lebanon, and the Premier RV Resort of Eugene, C8582.
The Premier RV Resort of Salem will operate as a short-term-stay park on a rental-only basis. Weekly and monthly rates will be available for seasonal guests. For more information, call (866) 632-9133 or visit www.premierrvresorts.com.
National Take Pride In America Recognizes Individuals, Groups With Special Awards
On September 21, 2004, individuals and groups from across the United States received special recognition for their outstanding contributions to the country's public lands when they received 2004 National Take Pride in America awards at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. Interior Secretary Gale Norton, USA Freedom Corps director Desiree Sayle, and Take Pride in America executive director Marti Allbright commended the volunteers during the rooftop event at the Department of the Interior.
A special Spirit of Take Pride in America award was presented to Derrick Crandall, president of the American Recreation Coalition. The award is not given annually, but is presented by the executive director to those whose efforts on behalf of the Take Pride in America program merit special recognition.
"Derrick has dedicated himself to recruiting new partners, raising funds for the program, finding new opportunities to spread the message of Take Pride, and has been the inspiration behind many of our Take Pride events over the past year," Ms. Allbright said. "I cannot think of any assistance I have requested from Derrick that has not been met with an immediate and enthusiastic response."
The Take Pride in America national awards program recognizes specific volunteer projects and efforts in a variety of categories. The 2004 awards program included 25 award recipients representing 14 states.
Take Pride in America is a national partnership that encourages, supports, and recognizes volunteers who work to improve public parks, forests, grasslands, reservoirs, wildlife refuges, cultural and historic sites, local playgrounds, and other recreation areas in the United States. With 100 charter partners, Take Pride involves federal, state, and local governments; conservation, youth, and recreation groups; and top national corporations and organizations. For more information, visit www.takepride.gov or call (202) 208-5848.
Great Sand Dunes Designated A National Park
On September 13, 2004, Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton redesignated Great Sand Dunes National Monument as Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve during a ceremony at the park, which is located in southern Colorado's San Luis Valley. Great Sand Dunes became the 58th U.S. national park and the fourth in Colorado. Secretary Norton was joined at the announcement by Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell and U.S. Representative Scott McInnis, both representing the state.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, contains some of the oldest known archaeological sites in the United States and is home to more than 30 square miles of North America's tallest and most fragile sand dunes, many reaching heights greater than 750 feet. The region also features alpine lakes; ancient spruce and pine forests; six mountain peaks reaching more than 13,000 feet in elevation; and wildlife, plant, and insect species found nowhere else on Earth.
In addition, the park obtained 31,000 acres of land from the 97,000-acre Baca Ranch, which was recently acquired by the federal government, and another 14,000 acres from the U.S. Forest Service. The remaining land from the Baca Ranch, adjacent to the national park, was designated as the Baca National Wildlife Refuge, becoming the state's largest wildlife refuge.
For more information about Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, call (719) 378-6300 or visit www.nps.gov/grsa.
RV Industry Loses Two Corporate Leaders
James F. Shea, who founded Gulf Stream Coach Inc., C2697, passed away on August 13, 2004, at his home in South Bend, Indiana. He was 77.
Mr. Shea, who established himself as a successful attorney in Detroit, Michigan, founded Fairmont Homes Inc., a manufactured housing builder, in 1971 in Nappanee, Indiana. In 1982 Fairmont entered the RV industry with its Gulf Stream Coach motorhome division, offering the Sun Stream type A motorhome. The company has grown considerably since, posting $496 million in revenue in 2003. In 2002 Mr. Shea was inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a daughter; and four sons, three of whom lead separate divisions of the Fairmont Homes/Gulf Stream company.
Joseph Irwin Miller, who built Cummins Inc., C4251, from a family business into a Fortune 500 company, died on August 16, 2004. He was 95.
Mr. Miller was born in Columbus, Indiana, in 1909 and spent many hours of his youth in the workshop of Clessie Cummins, who founded Cummins Engine Company in 1919 and who had been the family chauffeur. After receiving degrees from Yale and Oxford universities, Mr. Miller went to work for Cummins in 1934 as the company's second general manager. He was named president in 1945 and chairman of the board in 1951.
In addition to helping direct the business of the diesel engine company, Mr. Miller spent much time and money on social and philanthropic activities for which he received many awards, honorary degrees, and national acclaim.
He is survived by his wife, Xenia, three daughters, two sons, and 10 grandchildren.
More Pro, Amateur Golfers Taking RVs On The Road
Professional and amateur golfers alike are discovering the advantages of traveling to golf tournaments and golf outings by RV.
Three years ago, only three players on the PGA Tour traveled the circuit in motorhomes. Today 19 players travel in RVs. More players have turned to this form of travel to avoid the common hassles associated with hotels, guest housing, and airports. Traveling by motorhome also decreases the chance of lost or broken clubs "" the tools of their trade.
But for many RVing golfers, the ability to have their families along also has been a driving force behind the trend toward the use of motorhomes. Sara Moores, director of player relations and special programs for the PGA, recently told the New York Times, "Ten years ago, players didn't travel with their families. Now, the family unit is out there. The whole face of the tour has changed."
Aside from lauding the benefits of RV travel, many pro golfers say that RVing enhances their performance. They get to go home in the evening after they've completed play, an advantage they say helps stabilize their games.
Pro golfer Rory Sabbatini, who travels with his wife and infant son, said that touring in an RV has had a positive effect on both his family life and golf game. "That has allowed me to relax and play more events without getting fatigued or stressed out."
Davis Love III, who was ranked fifth in the world as of September 6, 2004, helped start the RV trend among pro golfers three years ago. He and his custom coach conversion were profiled in a recent Golf Digest article. In the story, Love singled out the freedom and feeling of home the RV gives him on the road. He noted, "Having all your clothes in the motorhome and not having to pack suitcases "" you can get used to that. Plus, we can take our motorcycle. It fits right underneath [in a storage bay]."
But it's not just the professional golfers who use RVs to pursue their golfing passions. "Every year hundreds of thousands of RV owners hit the road in search of new and challenging golf courses to play throughout the country," according to the June 2004 issue of Golf Business magazine. This has prompted many golf course owners to provide special accommodations such as campground sites, discounts, and separate driving ranges for RVers.
Henderson's Line-Up Participates In "Operation Christmas Child"
For the seventh year, Henderson's Line-Up, Brake & RV, C5009, of Grants Pass, Oregon, is participating in Operation Christmas Child as an official Relay Center for the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes to be given to needy children throughout the world. During the past four years, Henderson's Line-Up has collected and delivered more than 5,435 shoeboxes to the cause.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse, which is involved in Christian relief and evangelism ministry. The project encourages companies, organizations, churches, families, and individuals to fill simple shoeboxes with such items as toys, hard candy, school supplies, and hygiene items.
Last year, more than 6.6 million children in 95 countries received the shoeboxes during the holiday season. The goal for this year is to collect 7 million gift-filled shoeboxes that will then be distributed to children who face a daily struggle against war, persecution, disease, natural disaster, and poverty. Not only do the children experience the joy of Christmas through the shoebox gifts, but they also are introduced to the Christian ministry through an enclosed storybook called "The Greatest Gift of All," published in 52 different languages.
Participants are asked to deliver the gift-filled boxes to the nearest Relay Center. Free brochures, Relay Center locations, and additional information may be obtained by calling (800) 353-5949 or by visiting the Samaritan's Purse Web site at www.samaritanspurse.org. The last day the public may deliver gift boxes to a Relay Center in their area will be Monday, November 22.
Winnebago Journey Featured In New Reality Series
Winnebago Industries Inc., C93, has teamed up with Sony Pictures Television in the new reality show titled "Pat Croce: Moving In," which made its debut in syndication in mid-September.
The half-hour daily series has Mr. Croce "" a best-selling author, "life coach," motivational speaker, and former president and owner of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team "" traveling across the United States in a Winnebago Journey motorhome with a customized exterior to help families deal with life issues and problems in a dynamic and inspiring manner. Families desiring interventions from Mr. Croce will agree to have television cameras installed in their homes, with round-the-clock video surveillance intended to document behaviors that require attention. Mr. Croce will then move in to the family's home and help them work through obstacles and challenges, using his unique motivational strategies. The series will be shot entirely on location and will make use of the Winnebago Journey as a mobile office for Mr. Croce and the production team.
The Winnebago Journey features five floor plans, including the 34H shown on "Pat Croce: Moving In." For more information about this coach, call (641) 585-3535 or visit www.winnebagoind.com.
To view the new show, check your local listings for time and station information.
Insight Guides Explores The New South
Insight Guides: USA The New South The latest addition to the Insight Guides collection of travel guides, USA The New South ($22.95, Langenscheidt Publishing), is touted as a must-have for anyone planning to visit the southern United States. This guide is said to be different because it emphasizes a more modern, vibrant region than that described in other travel books.
USA The New South begins by juxtaposing the South's past and present in its history and culture section, to provide a background for travelers before they arrive at their destination. It also offers assessments of the special regions and cities in each state, which include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The guide then zeroes in on many interesting and historical attractions. It also contains features on famous Southerners, Southern cuisine, and Southern music.
Users will find valuable tips on trip planning; a comprehensive index; a calendar of special events; and practical information, such as Web sites, climate, security and crime, public transportation, and useful addresses.
USA The New South can be purchased at bookstores, from online booksellers, or directly from the publisher by calling (800) 432-6277 or visiting www.langenscheidt.com or www.insightguides.com.
Football Great Earl Campbell Uses Sportscoach To Promote His Food Company
Earl Campbell travels in a 40-foot Sportscoach Elite motorhome promoting his meat products.
When Earl Campbell, a member of the Professional Football Hall of Fame and owner of Earl Campbell Meat Products, chose to quit flying because of a bad back and the events of September 11, he needed a way to continue his frequent business travels. Coachmen RV, C328, offered him the use of a 40-foot Sportscoach Elite motorhome. Now he travels throughout the United States promoting his company's products and making appearances for Coachmen in the specially appointed motorhome.
The Sportscoach Elite includes a custom décor, a queen-size bed, a satellite TV system, and a spacious living area where he does most of his work while on the road. Although he uses the motorhome primarily for business, traveling with two drivers, he also has utilized it for tailgating and charity events. He takes the coach to hundreds of grocery stores and promotional sites around the United States.
Mr. Campbell is a legend in his home state of Texas. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 1977 and graduating from the University of Texas, he was the number-one draft pick of the Houston Oilers. In 1978 he was voted Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player, and won the league rushing title. The next two years he duplicated his MVP and rushing title achievements. At the end of his eight-year career with the Oilers and later the New Orleans Saints, he finished with 9,407 yards rushing and 74 touchdowns. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991. Mr. Campbell is married and has two sons.
Attendance, Exhibitors Up At Caravan Salon 2004
Caravan Salon 2004, held August 27 through September 5 in Dusseldorf, Germany, attracted 165,000 visitors to the international trade fair for RVs and camping equipment, 1,000 more than in 2003. In addition, the show attracted 540 exhibitors from 22 countries, 15 more exhibitors than last year's show.
Caravan Salon 2005 will take place August 26 through September 4, 2005, at the fairgrounds in the Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre.
Fodor's Offers New Travel Books
Fodor's Travel Publications recently released two new travel books for those interested in visiting Utah and the Rocky Mountain states of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.
Fodor's Utah ($18) guides travelers through the magnificent canyons and arches that attract so many visitors to the state. It highlights the stark salt flats of the Great Basin, the towering mountain peaks of the Wasatch, southern Utah's beautiful red rock canyons, five national parks, and numerous other public lands. The book also guides travelers to Salt Lake City, the skiing resort of Park City, and many other interesting sites.
Fodor's Montana, Wyoming & Idaho ($19.95) takes readers through the northern plains where buffalo still roam, to the wonders of the Rocky Mountains. Readers will discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Yellowstone National Park, the history of Custer's last stand at Little Bighorn in Montana, and the massive peaks and raw nature of Glacier National Park. Find out about the skiing in Sun Valley/Ketchum, the "dude ranches" in Wyoming, and how Idaho became the leading producer of potatoes in the United States.
Both books include detailed descriptions, reviews, maps, itineraries, and a wealth of other information to make your travel experience worthwhile. They are available at bookstores or through online booksellers.
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#### TEACHING INFORMATION

**College**: College of Arts and Sciences

**Classes taught**: PHIL 1000, PHIL 1100, PHIL 1440, PHIL 2440, PHIL 3600

#### PHIL 1000: Introduction to Philosophy

**Terms taught**: Spring 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012

**Instructor rating**: 5.55

**Standard deviation in instructor rating**: 0.06

**Average grade** (4.0 scale): 2.6

**Standard deviation in grades** (4.0 scale): 0.07

**Average workload** (raw): 2.16

**Standard deviation in workload** (raw): 0.24

#### PHIL 1100: Ethics

**Terms taught**: Spring 2011, Spring 2011

**Instructor rating**: 5.63

**Standard deviation in instructor rating**: 0.01

**Average grade** (4.0 scale): 2.8

**Standard deviation in grades** (4.0 scale): 0.12

**Average workload** (raw): 2.19

**Standard deviation in workload** (raw): 0.03

#### PHIL 1440: Introductory Logic

**Terms taught**: Fall 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2011

**Instructor rating**: 5.59

**Standard deviation in instructor rating**: 0.06

**Average grade** (4.0 scale): 3.01

**Standard deviation in grades** (4.0 scale): 0.17

**Average workload** (raw): 2.15

**Standard deviation in workload** (raw): 0.1

#### PHIL 2440: Symbolic Logic

**Terms taught**: Spring 2012

**Instructor rating**: 5.5

**Standard deviation in instructor rating**: 0.0

**Average grade** (4.0 scale): 2.51

**Standard deviation in grades** (4.0 scale): 0.0

**Average workload** (raw): 2.21

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#### PHIL 3600: Philosophy of Religion

**Terms taught**: Spring 2012

**Instructor rating**: 5.71

**Standard deviation in instructor rating**: 0.0

**Average grade** (4.0 scale): 3.06

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Iranians tear up an American flag in Tehran after the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani. Photo: Atta Kenare, AFP
It is accepted that countries pursue their "national interest" and not that of others. Some might even add that touting the interest of others undermines the projection of power and induces further conflict.
However, besides acting in what should more accurately be coined "perceived national interest," it seems prudent for policymakers to also interject a degree of morality as a limited insurance policy for unfolding events not going according to plan. Morality in foreign policy buys a country a degree of goodwill when things go horribly wrong; it's insurance to limit blowback.
America's policies toward Iran illustrate that, regardless of its pretensions to morality and selflessness, it has shown little morality and selflessness in its dealings with the country since WWII.
US Policies Toward Iran
America's policies toward Iran started on a high note after WWII. During the war, Iran was occupied by Russia from the north and Britain from the south. In the conflict's aftermath, Russia was unwilling to leave northwestern Iran. The United States stood firm in support of Iranian sovereignty, a stand that won it much affection among all Iranians, including the ruling classes. But this show of morality was short-lived.
In 1953, Britain boycotted Iran's oil exports in retaliation to the country's attempt to nationalize its oil reserves. This was followed by the U.S. joining Britain to overthrow Iran's elected prime minister and restore the Shah to the throne. The coup was immoral and not implemented to benefit Iran but to control and plunder the country.
Following 1953, the U.S. supported the Shah's policies, which became increasingly dictatorial, in part leading up to the Iranian Revolution of 1979. The Revolution was the build-up after years of oppression and neglect of the average Iranian's development.
In the aftermath of the Revolution, a ragtag bunch of students took over the U.S. embassy in Tehran. Conditions rapidly deteriorated after the students took the condemnable step of taking hostage 52 American embassy staff members in the name of preventing another coup. More troubling was Ayatollah Khomeini's endorsement of the unlawful act.
Feeling helpless, the U.S. was open to anything that would humiliate and punish Iran and result in the speedy release of the 52 hostages. The U.S. saw this no-holes-barred and immoral stand in its "perceived national interest."
Fallout of Support for Saddam Hussein
Hence, it was not surprising that when Saddam Hussein invaded Iran, hoping to gain territory and settle an old score in a strategic area to afford better access to the waters of the Persian Gulf, the U.S. gave its full-backing, at least behind the scenes. The U.S. saw it in its perceived national interest to support Hussein's aggression.
The U.S. took the immoral path to back Hussein and isolate Iran. Iran had little access to weaponry, while Iraq was freely supplied and showered with billions of dollars in loans and gifts. Iran found itself helpless, facing a loss of territory and occupation.
But as Iranians were fighting to keep their country together, they managed to expel Iraqi forces and take the fight into Iraq. With this turn of events, the U.S. and its European allies, realizing that the only way Iraq could defend itself was with outlawed chemical weaponry, exported these to Iraq. The Iraqi forces used their chemical weaponry with impunity and turned the tide, killing thousands of Iranians and leaving over 10,000 in oxygen masks as a permanent reminder to Iranians of their international vulnerability.
During Iraq's murderous war on Iran in the 1980s, the US supported Saddam Hussein
US intelligence officials gave the location of Iranian troops to Iraq, fully aware that Saddam's military would attack with chemical weapons, including sarin and mustard gashttps://t.co/Ppnfnu8fRi
— Ben Norton (@BenjaminNorton) January 6, 2020
The immorality of U.S. foreign policy is laid bare in the 1999 book Man Without A Gun (page 88), written by former Assistant Secretary-General of the U.N. and the negotiator for the Iran-Iraq peace accord, Giandomenico Picco. He reports that when peace was at hand the U.S. Secretary of State, George Schultz, suggested that maybe the U.N. should call off its peace negotiations.
In addition to the hundreds of thousands of Iranian casualties and injuries, the lessons of the war were stark to most Iranians: global powers, including the U.S. and Western Europe, flaunt all international laws when their "perceived national interest" is at stake; foreign powers say one thing and do the opposite; the Persian Gulf is a dangerous place, and Iran needs a strong deterrent force and a strong ally; the clerical regime and the Revolutionary Guards saved Iran from dismemberment, or at least from prolonged occupation and territorial loss; Iran cannot depend on international law and order and must develop deterrents to external aggression.
Rise of General Soleimani
The war with Iraq and all that went with it impacted Iranian decisions in several ways. Almost immediately after hostilities ended, Iran started to ratchet up its domestic weapon manufacturing capabilities and expand the reach of its external intelligence services. This capability had given America, the Soviets, Britain, and France power, and Iran needed this same power at least in its neighborhood.
Qassem Soleimani became the mastermind of this policy and developed proxies and alliances. The regime in Tehran had nurtured Hezbollah as a regional surrogate to project regional power and looked to cooperate with Hamas. The Tehran-Damascus axis was strengthened as the clerical regime's existential regional alliance. And some two years after the war with Iraq, Iran embarked on its quest to master the nuclear fuel cycle as the most cost-effective option for self-defense and the projection of regional power.
The United States just spent Two Trillion Dollars on Military Equipment. We are the biggest and by far the BEST in the World! If Iran attacks an American Base, or any American, we will be sending some of that brand new beautiful equipment their way…and without hesitation!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2020
While the U.S. may label Soleimani a terrorist, to most Iranians, he was the mastermind who developed Iran's capacity to defend itself. America justifies killing its adversaries to protect itself and yet denies Iran the same right. Moreover, the assassination of General Soleimani has turned many of those previously opposed to the regime in Tehran to back the regime and turn against the U.S., as evidenced by social media postings.
After Soleimani's assassination, a new series of events will unfold. No one can predict these developments, but they will be ever more hostile because those affected will perceive revenge, selfishness, and narrow national interest as their motivating factors with not an ounce of concern or morality from the perpetrators.
Did U.S. policymakers foresee all of the fallout that can be traced to the coup of 1953, such as Iran's nuclear ambitions and its regional policies? In fact, the presently unfolding events, though traceable to 1953, may be more directly discernible to the killing of Soleimani.
Iranian women take part in an anti-US rally to protest the killing of military commander Qasem Soleimani. Photo: Atta Kenare, AFP
The assassination appears more connected to the Iranian Revolution, Saddam Hussain's invasion of Iran, and America's over-the-top support for the brutal dictator. This support and these fallout were not in Washington's "national interest." The U.S. paid much in blood and treasure, and regional hostilities have only intensified.
If Washington had embraced morality and international law by condemning Iraq's aggression in 1980 and had acted at the U.N. Security Council to punish Saddam Hussein and evict Iraqi forces from Iran, it would have resulted in a more immediate release of hostages, better Iran-U.S. relations, and a more cooperative Middle East.
Given human limitations in assessing policy fallout, it is advisable to adopt moral policies that consider the mindset of allies and adversaries. Negotiations are most effective if armed with extensive knowledge of the other party's mindset, and morality affords cover when things go wrong. At a minimum, these would enhance America's reputation around the world as a moral country, a status that can but only help when and if the U.S. has to intervene on foreign soil.
Hossein Askari
Emeritus Iran Professor of International Business and International Affairs at the George Washington University. In 1991, he was asked by the governments of Iran and Saudi Arabia to mediate and restore their diplomatic relations and by the government of Kuwait to improve relations with Iran
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Halo 4: The Awakening of a Hero
When the news first exclaimed of Halo 4, the entire world watched in awe. The continuation of Master Chief and the vast universe set centuries ahead of our time, but also hundreds of thousands of years before captivated our intrigue and skepticism. (Explained here.)
The information concerning plot, gameplay, features, perks, and audio between its reveal and now has overwhelmed the gaming world and Halo fanatics such as myself.
The story we know so far of the Reclaimer Trilogy is Master Chief awakening from Cryo-Sleep to find the floating half of Forward Unto Dawn being pulled into a titanic metal sphere with Forerunner glyphs strown across the surface. Later on the shield world is revealed to be inhabited by Prometheans, a forerunner species led by none other by The Didact (in which I believe is inhabiting that metal, glowing sphere we see in the campaign trailer).
Cortana, who is steadily becoming rampant due to her diminishing life-span, has a greater role in this trilogy than the last and from leaked (and speculated causes) may become the very thing that makes or breaks Master Chief.
The story concerning his armor change is also vaguely explained as Cortana crafting it while the spartan was sleeping due to reasons beyond our temporary comprehension. So far it looks good, but aesthetics are not enough in such a story-driven atmosphere.
Master Chief: Ready for Action
Additional info for supporting characters will come in the form of a live-action miniseries called Forward Unto Dawn, that will explain Thomas Lasky's story that will tie directly to Halo 4's plot. From the official website:
"Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" tells an exciting story of heroism and sacrifice on a scale never before seen in the "Halo" universe, taking fans back to the beginning of the human and Covenant war and leading into the events of "Halo 4." Set against the backdrop of a United Nations Space Command (UNSC) military academy, a group of highborn cadets are training to be the next generation of soldiers in the UNSC's ongoing war with insurrectionists in the outer colonial planets. Among these cadets, Thomas Lasky struggles with his doubts about this war, and with the burden of expectations he may not be able to carry. As Lasky comes to terms with his potential as a military leader, the terrifying alien alliance known as the Covenant arrives and turns his world upside down. Inspired by the Master Chief, he must decide what it means to be a hero."
The story so far is only scratching the surface of what we'll see on November 6th. A lot of people are speculating that the Forerunner planet Requiem is actually Onyx, the planet composed entirely of inactive Sentinels. The only reason in that conclusion is the fact Dr. Cathrine Halsey has a part in the investigation of Requiem. As stated in The Thursday War, Requiem was the final resting place of The Didact they claim as a living God and "must not be awoken", surrounding himself in ancient weapons known as Promethians.
(Promethians as we know were advanced AI, but according to Kiki Wolfkill, they are nothing less than living organic matter.) It also reveals a weapon catche on Onyx that turns the tide of the war between the Humans and Sangheili, further proving Dr. Halsey's role in the new trilogy.
Now not to say much about the ending, multiple reports have released that the climatic battle between the UNSC and the Didact fail to shed light on a tie into Halo 5. 343i has quite the plate to devour (bad analogy alert) when it comes to surprizing us with the next installment; the gracious donations of new features leaves it looking rather…dry.
343 Industries has surprized us with a lot, perhaps they will do the same again 3 years from now.
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The much anticipated E3 season erupted explosively this year, showcasing the best-of-the-best (Microsoft, Nintendo, and…that other one) and what they have to offer us for the upcoming months. Among those of course is the ultimate reveal of Halo 4 and the delightful return of Master Chief, which gave us a first hand look of the Spartan Ops gameplay and other Multiplayer action. The campaign was scripted from what I could tell only because at the end when the Promethean Knights surrounded the hero, it cut to a black screen and rolled out the other goodies. (Not that I minded.)
The first day was an eye-opener for many when they realized the potential Microsoft had to rule the game industry, with the upcoming Smart Glass multimedia interface I certainly knew that neither Nintendo or Sony could ever match up to that stature.
(Yes: before you say it, Apple already came up with the idea…just not in the same way.)
Nintendo stole the show on Tuesday with their complete unveil of the Wii U, showcasing games such as ZombieU and New Super Mario Bros U which will include features that prove the unique take on gaming that Nintendo reached for. I have to say; I might just get one. (It depends really, but that ZombieU games has grabbed my interest.)
Wonderbook and The Last of Us. …That is all.
The array of newly revealed releases include Halo 4, Dead Space 3, Assassins Creed 3, Ninja Gaiden 3, Pikmin 3, LEGO City: Undercover, Halo 4, Resident Evil 6, Star Wars 1313, HAWKEN, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, God of War Ascension, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, and Halo 4.
For the moment Microsoft is leading in innovation and with the console that has been the top seller worldwide, all they can do is go upwards. It's been their show and it will be for the years to come. Nintendo is almost there, but has a long way to go still even though the release of the Wii U is expected to be significantly more impressive than the first Wii since–from the mouth of Satoru–it will be the first "actual" console they have to offer.
We will have to wait to see how the end of this year will turn out and perhaps it will mark the best year of gaming so far. Keep on the look for updates and other news as the E3 season continues.
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November 6th.
The official date when millions of gamers will squeal with unprecedented happiness. Below is some classified intel on the multiplayer that comes from some-gaming-site-that-I-cannot-access-anymore-and-does-not-belong-to-me-to-prevent-any-kind-of-plaigerism (Halo Waypoint) that we will have to become proficient in for the next generation.
• Weapon Drops
"Traditionally, power weapons spawn at set locations on a map. After looking at what has worked in the past and what we wanted to change for the future, we decided to build a new weapon spawning system from the ground up for Halo 4. Our primary goal was to make the system accessible to both new and returning Halo players, and also to make it fit within the context of Infinity–a massive vessel that is the new home of Halo multiplayer.
Initial weapon drops happen at the beginning of a match. After that, timers are set for when they drop in, and subtle UI elements communicate the time and destination of their impending arrival. Drops will be appropriate for each map; for instance, long-range weapon drops (i.e., sniper rifles) are likely to occur on large maps while close-range weapon drops (i.e., shotguns) are likely to occur on tight quarter maps.
There are two important things to note about weapon drops: you'll have the ability to customize ordinance in custom games, and not-at-all-random is a more accurate descriptor than random.
• Player Spawn System
Evaluating the average number of living players on a map at a time, how long it takes to see an opponent, how quickly you can get back into action after dying, the length of time you're dead versus the length of time you're alive, and overall expected life spans were all things we considered when determining the player spawn system in Halo 4. Ultimately, we opted to give players freedom over this feature.
So, in certain modes (not all), players can control the timing for when they spawn. That means that, when you die, you can choose to spawn immediately, take a short breather to select your loadout, or plan your next strategy based on how the game is going. Objective game types use specially-tuned spawn timers that are designed to suit game length, object respawn times, and scoring.
Just like weapon drops, you'll be able to tweak (or turn off) these settings in custom games.
• Sprint
The decisions people make in matchmaking give us an invaluable amount of information about both the game and various gameplay elements. The information we gleaned from Reach allowed us to learn a lot of lessons from Armor Abilities. That and the balancing we've done within the sandbox led us to make the decision that everyone will have Sprint in Halo 4–meaning you will no longer have to choose between base mobility and an extra ability.
The levels in Halo 4 are designed for this faster mobility. You're continually driven right back into action, not away from it. You can try to use Sprint to flee combat, but you're not likely to be successful because everyone else will have it, too, thus ensuring someone will be right on your tail, shooting your back while you attempt to escape, and probably causing your untimely demise.
It's also worth mentioning that just because everybody has Sprint, base movement is not slow. If you're familiar with previous Halo games, we looked at the speed and mobility of Halo 3 as the inspiration for Halo 4.
• Forerunner Vision
Forerunner vision, one of the Armor Abilities that will debut in Halo 4, is still being tweaked, so I'm going to keep the details light today. While it's being described as letting you see through walls, it's more accurate to refer to it as sonar, where it sweeps out from its origin point to detect surrounding objects.
As with all Armor Abilities, it has tradeoffs: there is a delay before you get the knowledge of where other players are located, situational awareness is affected by the visual treatment of that mode (in its current iteration, it can best be described as shimmery), and other players within the range receive auditory cues when you activate it. So they will know when you're peeking.
We'll share more about this Armor Ability, and others, in the months leading up to launch.
• Spartan Ops
One of the biggest changes we've made to multiplayer is making story an integral part of the experience. Our new Halo 4 cooperative mode, called Spartan Ops, is an ambitious example of that. If you're a fan of Firefight, we anticipate you'll enjoy this objective-based multiplayer mode.
Along with introducing an ongoing CG series that will tell a story over the course of a season, Spartan Ops will also give you the opportunity to play weekly missions that relate to that fiction. This mode will provide an outlet once you complete the Campaign to further the story past the game's end.
[Spartan Ops is part of the Halo 4 package, not paid DLC.]
Our vision for the Halo 4 multiplayer experience is to continue the tradition of giving you the tools to craft your own custom experience. A lot of these settings can be tweaked, and, right out of the box, you can put the disc in and have the experience you want in system link games, tournaments, etc. Giving players choices, and empowering them to make choices for how they want to play, is a priority for us."
Interactable floating debris? Hoo-rah!
*SPOILER ALERT-SPOILER ALERT-SPOILER ALERT-SPOILER ALERT-SPOILER ALERT*
Also some other information has surfaced on the story elements as well. The Spartan IV program was developed on the UNSC Infinity (from my opinion it was done in that manner after receiving a disstress signal from Forward unto Dawn or from the home planet of the Sangheili after a civil war with a religous sect threatens the peace that the two races established. On their way to the planet they get raided by a squad of enemy ships and crash-land onto the shield world of Requiem where they face a bigger threat than the Sangheili could ever be. <insert Mantle doctrine>)
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A Picture Worth A Thousand Gamerscore
Waiting for the debut of Halo 4 can be unnerving for some (Okay, perhaps all of us.) and the amount of info we have been granted to see makes it even worse.
Now, courtesy of leak site AllGamesBeta, our eyes can once again feast on more conceptual screenshots that make us delve into this mystery that Halo 4 has hidden itself behind. The first one shows Master Chief talking to his AI Cortana; a few others gives us some contemporary idea of how the multiplayer will be like with some sweet action shots while the rest show concept art and early game footage.
Crisp, clean HUD. Nice.
Forerunner?
Imma' kick ya'...in the butt.
The Covenant is definitely going to appear again; their role: Unknown
It's absolutely beautiful I must say, the game has some potential to become the best looking Halo anything ever crafted (except when they make Halo 5 for the "Durango"), even though graphics play a large part of the game we seem to be more concerned about how we will play the same. New features are in the talks and some of us are worried. Now don't get me wrong, we have been playing what is seems like the same game over and over again with new engines and armor pieces (mind that I am excluding Halo: Reach from this), perhaps it would be a good idea to mix things around a bit; not totally stripping it and disregarding the original, but add the new features in (and make it work) to make it feel new and fresh.
343 Industries is doing a heck of a job to give us what we want and many people believe it or not would be absolutely surprised if they messed it up. We have faith in you Frank O'Connor–make us proud.
*Pictures courtesy of AllGamesBeta, EGM, and Google Images.
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The Curtain Unvailed
My faith in 343 Industries was ambiguous to say at the least, and for months I felt like Halo would never be the way it was again…
…Oh how I was wrong.
Behold the Spartan IV Program: Bigger, better, faster, stronger, and ready to kick some Forerunner butt.
Today the first ever look into the actual game-play of Halo 4 was released which showed the amazing work 343 put into the new game. From the words of Kiki Wolfkill–the executive producer of the Reclaimer Trilogy–Halo 4 is being built from the ground up. New sound, new music, new effects, and a completely revamped engine. Not to mention new multiplayer maps such as "Wraparound", a Forerunner complex that seemed to function as some energy factory…whatever it is I don't care because it looks incredible. While showcasing the new maps I was able to glimpse at some of the new armor customizations and to my guess this time around we could actually change more than just the basic pieces that we've had to live with for years, I remember reading or perhaps hearing that some kind of perk system would be integrated within multiplayer gameplay to the likes of Call of Duty or some-other-game-which-slips-my-mind.
I was left in awe after seeing what I saw, it was four minutes of pure joy and excitement and the nerd-gasm I had was enough to scare anyone who happened to be in the room. (TMI?) I want to say that everyone should disregard what I said in my previous post, what I have seen has restored my faith in 343 Industries and the fact the Frank O' Connor still has a large part in the development gives me a greater reassurance that this will be what we are all wanting from Halo 4.
Nevertheless I still have my doubts, even after all I have seen to this point, I have a faint outlook that even after all of the overhauling they may still miss the very aspects that we really want. (Will this be the "pretty-boy" of the series?) For example the arsenal improvisation mechanics that will be in the game will radically change the mechanics of combat; do I really, really need that? Keep the way the fighting has been and I'm sure no one will complain, although I haven't tried it so this argument may have been invalid from the beginning. I still give my kudos to 343 Industries for their hard work and determination to make this an amazing piece of art, I might have to shut my mouth for the time being until more is released which then I will certainly post.
This Christmas may take longer to come than I could ever imagine.
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The Shoe To Fill
As anyone that truly knows me would tell you that I am probably the biggest Halo fan they have ever encountered, I can't say that I am the biggest in existence because if I were I would have the Halo 3 symbol tattooed onto my back, I would go to work and travel about town in full Spartan suit, I would have my house built to replicate the Silent Cartographer building in Combat Evolved, I would own every Covenant and UNSC weapon replicas, and legally change my name to Tony-777.
I am content with just my loyalty and knowledge (my family is as well), but I still plan on creating a full Spartan costume. Besides the point I love Halo and everything to do with it and the entire reason I do was Bungie's efforts in making the game the best it could be adding a incredible story and gameplay that changed FPS's forever, but now that Bungie has decided to let 343 Industries take the helm of the franchise how will they be able to fill the legendary developer's shoes?
This theoretical shoe may be too big for 343, they have a lot to live up to and millions of expectations to meet especially Master Chief and their take on him, they have already turned my opinion of their decisions toward a (very) negative side after seeing the transformation of his armor.
He's spent a while drifting in space, but enough time to make a fashion statement?
They say there's a story to it.
What kind of a story could explain this? Did there happen to be a spare, more fashionable suit? Did he stop at some intergalactic Old Navy? Did he level up and evolve? Or is he simply that BA and made his own custom look?
I hope it's the latter or at least something others and I would deem as viable. It ultimately comes down to the mechanics of the game and therefore the feeling you get when you first step into the superhuman tank. The feeling must be what made it amazing for people playing the first Halo; you felt invincible, but still vulnerable enough to where strategy and quick decisions meant life or death. It might not matter for someone who played the game casually just to say that they did, but for someone who played ever since they laid eyes on the cover art would agree that this crucial and absolutely necessary for the new trilogy.
That's right I said trilogy folks, that means after the fourth installation (*geek squeal*) 343 Industries will have two other chances to either make history or cause the biggest uproar in the gaming world. That brings me to my other concern–what kind of plot will The Reclaimer Trilogy follow? More so in what way will Halo 4 differentiate from the other games before it?
The main difference of course is the fact that the Forerunners will have some part in the story according to official sources, more than likely the shield world shown hosts the rest of their civilization, however this is only a rumor and might not be 100% true. The Precursors have also been rumored to play a part, but I'm sure a discovery like that would be saved for last. Regardless of who the enemy may be–what would they have to do for the UNSC to begin a new war? Would the Flood be involved (Again?)? Or will this (major spoiler alert, major spoiler alert!) be a paradoxical repetition of history?
If I have to endure one more level of this crap I'll...
Even Bungie co-founder Alex Seropian is nervous about the development of the game, but we are reassured by many that they wouldn't let the crown jewel fall into the wrong hands, 343 Industries and Microsoft Studios would be foolish not to make Halo 4 the best it can be and more. All I (and the rest of the world) will have to hope for our wishes to be granted and continue with the optimism that Master Chief's next adventure will be as epic as the ones before it.


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Federal 100: Brandon Milhorn
By Alyah Khan
Brandon Milhorn
Minority Staff Director
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Brandon Milhorn was the driving force behind the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, which was reported out of committee late last year and forms the basis for the Senate's expected action this year.
The bill would create an Office of Cyber Policy at the White House and bolster government and private-sector efforts to develop and implement cybersecurity policies and priorities. It is already affecting the way the government thinks about cybersecurity and IT.
Milhorn was also instrumental in streamlining the Homeland Security Department's management processes and improving its procurement and acquisition policies. As a result, Milhorn is not only elevating the importance of cybersecurity, he's also working to ensure that the government runs better.
Read more about the 2011 Federal 100 award winners.
Alyah Khan is a staff writer covering IT policy.


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Coronavirus global response: EU Humanitarian Air Bridge to Peru and €30.5 million for Latin America and the Caribbean
As part of the EU's global coronavirus response, an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of three flights to Lima, Peru this week is delivering a total of more than 4 tonnes of life-saving materials to humanitarian organisations active in the country. At the same time, the EU has
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/09/2020
Coronavirus Global Response: WHO and Commission launch the Facilitation Council to strengthen global collaboration
Today, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Director General of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, launched and co-hosted the first meeting of the High Level Facilitation Council, leading the work of the global collaborative framework Access to COVID-19 Tools
Coronavirus: Commission completes vaccines portfolio following talks with a sixth manufacturer
The European Commission has today concluded exploratory talks with BioNTech-Pfizer to purchase a potential vaccine against COVID-19. BioNTech-Pfizer is the sixth company with which the Commission has concluded talks, following Sanofi-GSK on 31 July, Johnson & Johnson on 13 August, CureVac on 18
Coronavirus: Commission proposes more clarity and predictability of any measures restricting free movement in the European Union
The Commission has today adopted a proposal for a Council Recommendation to ensure that any measures taken by Member States that restrict free movement due to the coronavirus pandemic are coordinated and clearly communicated at the EU level.
Coronavirus Global Response: European Union organises a humanitarian air bridge to Côte d'Ivoire
A flight from the European Union (EU) humanitarian air bridge will land in Abidjan today, carrying medical equipment and PPE for Ivorian health personnel. The shipment includes medical outfits, masks and refrigerators, to protect the people of Côte d'Ivoire and ensure their access to healthcare
Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 28/08/2020
Coronavirus: the Commission signs first contract with AstraZeneca
Today, the first contract the European Commission has negotiated on behalf of the EU Member States with a pharmaceutical company entered into force following the formal signature between AstraZeneca and the Commission. The contract will allow the purchase of a vaccine against COVID-19 for all the
Coronavirus: Commission proposes to provide €81.4 billion in financial support for 15 Member States under SURE
The European Commission has presented proposals to the Council for decisions to grant financial support of €81.4 billion to 15 Member States under the SURE instrument. SURE is a crucial element of the EU's comprehensive strategy to protect citizens and mitigate the severely negative socio
Rules of origin: EU to enhance preferential trade with Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) countries
The European Commission has adopted today a package of proposals that aims to increase trade between the European Union and neighbouring countries in the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) region, thereby contributing to the economic recovery following the coronavirus outbreak.
Council updates the list of countries for which member states should gradually lift travel restrictions at the external borders
Following the first review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted. This list will continue to be reviewed and, as the case may be,
Coronavirus: Macro-financial assistance agreement provides for €80 million disbursement to North Macedonia
The Commission on behalf of the EU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North Macedonia to pave the way for the disbursement of €80 million in macro-financial assistance (MFA). This is the first MoU signed as part of €3 billion MFA package that the Commission proposed for ten
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Trump boasts his nuclear button is bigger and more powerful than Kim Jong Un's
Posted January. 04, 2018 08:51,
Updated January. 04, 2018 09:40
Trump boasts his nuclear button is bigger and more powerful than Kim Jong Un's. January. 04, 2018 08:51. by Gi-Jae Han, In-Chan Hwang record@donga.com,hic@donga.com.
The United States has drawn a line with the two Koreans seeking to hold talks, calling the move "their choice" while making it clear that Washington will continue its "maximum pressures and sanctions" aimed at making Pyongyang give up its nuclear weapons program. U.S. President Donald Trump responded to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's bragging about the North's nuclear capabilities by saying that the United States has much stronger nuclear weapons. Some hawks in Washington went as far as to suggest that the United States boycott the PyeongChang Winter Olympics if North Korea participates in it at Seoul's invitation.
In his Twitter message on Tuesday, Trump boasted that his nuclear button is "much bigger" and "more powerful" than North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's. The message was a direct response to Kim's New Year's speech, in which he claimed that the launch button for North Korea's nuclear weapons is "always on the desk in my office."
Lindsey Graham, who champions an ultra-hardline stance against the North, tweeted, "Allowing Kim Jong Un's North Korea to participate in Winter Olympics would give legitimacy to the most illegitimate regime on the planet." Bruce Klingner, a senior research fellow for northeast Asia at the Heritage Foundation, told The Washington Post that the international community banned South Africa's apartheid regime from participating in Olympics. "But in response to North Korea's far more egregious human rights violations — which the United Nations has ruled to be 'crimes against humanity' — the world allows and even encourages North Korea to participate. Why the double standard?"
South Korea's Unification Ministry spokesman Baek Tae-hyun told a news briefing on Wednesday that Seoul will try to use the North's participation in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics to make inter-Korean cooperation and communication to become a driving force behind U.S.-North Korea contacts and denuclearization talks.
Gi-Jae Han record@donga.com · In-Chan Hwang hic@donga.com


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October 17, 2017 September-October 2017
The steep cost of renovating 24 Sussex
Just call it a money pit
Amy van den Berg@vandenba
The residence at 24 Sussex has been vacant since the Harpers moved out in October 2015, with the Trudeaus in no apparent hurry to move into the house deemed in "urgent" need of repairs. In fact, the auditor general pegged renovation costs at $10 million back in 2008, and nearly a decade on, there's reason to believe that price tag has ballooned. Though renovations have scarcely begun, Canadians have been ponying up for maintenance and consultation fees, as they brace for a doozy of a repair tab.
UP UNTIL NOW:
Monthly cost for basic upkeep of 24 Sussex
Amount the National Capital Commission has spent on outside contracts linked to the residence since January 2016, including:
– $79,185
Spent on "advisory services on project costing" by UK-based construction and project management company Turner and Townsend CM2R Inc.
Security services from a private firm hired to escort contactors onto the grounds (a job typically handled by the RCMP)
Fee for engineering consultants EXP Services Inc., hired in January to investigate mould on the premises
Meanwhile, Rideau Cottage—last renovated in 2013—also saw upgrades at the PM's request. The Trudeaus now enjoy new light dimmers, window screens, flower arrangements, and an unspecified electrical cable that cost a whopping $15,000, plus security upgrades for another $2 million.
RENOVATION SCENARIOS:
The PMO has yet to accept one of the possible reno options the NCC proposed, but the expected cost is in the $40 to $100 million range. The choices are:
The cost for "Site Services & General Civil Work, Demolition and Abatement, Main Building, Annex Building (including pool), and Grounds Rehabilitation," in the cheapest scenario. Changes to the main building would be the biggest expense at $13.49 million, including a whole new electrical system, exterior windows and doors, and a sunroom.
With a two-year timeline, this option includes an upgrade to the pool house and $31.8 million for a security perimeter around the property.
The cost of a new building annex with a new pool and $32.7 million for security upgrades, finished over four years.
What the public would pay to get a structure they can actually use. The new building would be open for tours and include a concrete and steel structure to protect the residence from explosions and major attacks.
SOME FEATURES INCLUDE:
New 7,500-square-foot private residence; the main building can be used for state functions
Fire protection, new plumbing, heating, and air conditioning
Oven/steamer
Dry pantry
Walk-in cooler
24 Sussex
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