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Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska – Reloaded review
Written by K R Parkinson — August 31, 2018
Graphics and music are well-done
Some puzzles are clever
Story structure is (a bit) easier to follow than the second game
Humor is more successful than the original
Plot is meandering and still insane
Puzzles are often frustrating due to either wacky "logic" or unspecified character-swapping requirement
Includes highly insensitive racial jokes
Game length feels padded with extraneous locations and tasks
Red Comrades 3 review
1.5 stars: "Shows just enough promise to hold your attention, but is buried under too many problems to be enjoyable."
Much like its shorter predecessor, the magnitude of negatives outweigh the positives in Red Comrades 3. It has its amusing moments, but eventually the gameplay just feels like a slog and the story doesn't provide much reward for sticking with it to the end.
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Red Comrades Save the Galaxy – Reloaded
Red Comrades 2: For the Great Justice – Reloaded
Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska – Reloaded
It will take you 12 minutes to read this review.
Note: Though the article content is the same, the review of Red Comrades 2: For the Great Justice has been published separately with its own individual rating.
There's always an element of uncertainty when it comes to video game sequels. It's true that they present an opportunity to correct past missteps and further hone features that worked well the first time around, but there is always the risk that more will go wrong than right in the final product. The first entry in the Russian Red Comrades franchise provided some enjoyment but was ultimately disappointing, possessing a variety of positive elements held back by a litany of major, but correctable, issues. It was nothing if not ripe for improvement in a sequel or two.
I held out such hopes with regard to Red Comrades 2: For the Great Justice and Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Unfortunately, neither is particularly successful beyond evoking thoughts of the first game—and possibly how you wish you were playing it instead. The problems are most evident in Red Comrades 2, a short, confusing game that seems to be more about cashing in on its predecessor's success than anything else. Red Comrades 3, despite being a great deal larger than the middle installment and having some entertaining moments, teeters on the verge of being a frustrating, overlong mess. Ultimately, the two games both fail to recapture what made the series debut fun, even if the humor is slightly better due to translation improvements.
Red Comrades 2 takes place at an indeterminate time after the events of the first game. Red Army commander Vasily Chapaev is shot while trying to cross the Ural River (allusions to which were a running gag in the first game, due to Vasily's real-life counterpart dying in precisely that manner), but is rescued by aliens and taken to their spaceship. Once there, they implant a chip in Chapaev's brain before he escapes and makes it back to earth. Having become a death-dealing Terminator-style cyborg due to the implant, and haunted by visions of the aliens' underground base, he and his aide-de-camp, Petka, go off in search of a way to remove the chip and return him to normal.
The story, such as it is, never really gets any more lucid than this, and at times it is tough to figure out how some particular plot point is even related to the current goal (a scheme in which our heroes suddenly plan to sell real estate on the moon comes to mind, though in hindsight I suppose the plan was to raise money). Although there are a number of locations to explore, the experience feels cramped due to its brief length. While gameplay starts in Backwoods, the village from the first game, Chapaev and Petka eventually find themselves in New York City's Brighton Beach, due to a shift in the space-time continuum caused by a task performed while inside the alien base.
Trying to fix this consequence of their own bumbling comprises much of the second act, in which they meet Americanized versions of familiar faces from Backwoods village, such as Anka the blonde bombshell revolutionary, who has become a secretary, and Dmitry Furmanov, Chapaev's superior officer, who has become a businessman and employs Anka. However, the game is so short that none of these characters are utilized to any great extent. Another issue that applies to both installments is that I never saw an explanation as to how these characters slipped so easily into American capitalist life. Did they change along with the time shifts, or are these characters not the same ones who actually inhabited Backwoods, but rather parallel versions of themselves? I might be inclined to say it doesn't matter, given how nonsensical the games are, but in a series where the line between comical non-sequitur and randomly tossed-together content is regularly blurred to the point of being indistinguishable, a little clarity would have been appreciated.
Red Comrades 3, a direct follow-up to the second game, thankfully marks the return of a more identifiable plot structure (in that it seems to have one), but it too ends up being a wild, nonsensical journey that doesn't make a hell of a lot of sense. After the time-bending events of the second game, Chapaev and Petka become big rock stars in the 1970s (seriously), but occasionally find themselves shifting through time. Eventually, in the year 2001, they are rescued from a bar fight by Mox Fulder (an obvious send-up of The X-Files), who tells them that the temporal shifts are due to a continuing problem caused by their use of the time machine in the second game. The residents of Backwoods have shifted (again) to Alaska, and the protagonists now have to find a particular character in order to learn how to put things right, or risk a world-ending cataclysm.
The story in Return of Alaska doesn't turn out to be especially lucid, but at least it is more easily followed than the nonsense in For the Great Justice. Its biggest sin plot-wise is that it feels like it is trying too hard to be outlandish. While starting in "Last Vegas," a city apparently on the Texas border (don't ask why; I have no idea), our lunkheaded heroes(?) travel to jungle and desert locales, as well as a military base and an Alaskan village. Unlike Red Comrades 2, there is a much larger range of locations to explore, and more characters with whom to interact. Yet it all feels forced, as though the developers tossed in all these places just for the sake of doing so, and then justifying it by shoehorning in a plot point that requires a visit there. That said, I appreciated the variety, especially those in Last Vegas with such destinations as a casino, a brothel, and a mad scientist's lair, to name a few memorable examples.
Both sequels make use of pop-culture references, such as Beavis and Butt-Head, Pulp Fiction, and Star Wars. While these are occasionally funny, they mostly feel tacked-on for the sake of being there, save one particularly clever reference in Red Comrades 2 to "Billy" Gates, a young lad who makes windows (get it?). Such spoofs don't really make up for the story's significant shortcomings, but they are a small glimmer of fun in an otherwise confusing tale.
Humor-wise, both sequels generally fare better than the first game. Jokes that rely on wordplay are adjusted in the translations so that you can understand the overall idea much more clearly than before. For instance, if one word is supposed to rhyme with another, it generally will do so in both the English subtitles and Russian voiceovers. In the third installment, moments of repartee between Chapaev and Petka are usually worth at least a chuckle, and a few times had me laughing out loud.
Not everything works, however. In similar fashion to an incident in the first game, Red Comrades 3 contains a baffling yet even more insensitive joke regarding a Rastafarian bartender, in which he is referred to by the protagonists as a "trained monkey" and an "aboriginal." In the game's defense, I was left wondering if the blatant insensitivity of the comment was itself the joke, but regardless, it left me wide-eyed. Perhaps these sorts of jokes played better in Russia at the time of the games' original release, but they certainly haven't aged or translated well to a 21st century international audience. Other potentially sensitive issues include some nudity, jokes of a sexual nature, as well as occasional cursing.
There are various objectives in both games, including repairing a crane, retrieving an item for a voodoo priestess (this particular sequence was reminiscent of scenes in the Monkey Island games, and easily a highlight of Red Comrades 2), uncovering incriminating evidence against a morally-questionable sergeant, and clearing a junkyard so that you can build a certain structure. Some of these tasks are clever, and fit well with the zany events in each game, but other times it isn't entirely clear what it is that you're supposed to be doing. It's a mixed bag, but at least individual activities are comprehensible, even if they don't all hang together that well.
Puzzles are very similar in both games, being primarily inventory-based. A few obstacles incorporate logic-type solutions, such as in For the Great Justice, where at one point you must figure out which of a collection of items to attach to a set of poles in order to solve the puzzle. In Return of Alaska, a minefield maze is entirely solved through logic and memorization of previously-taken routes.
Especially in Red Comrades 3, the puzzles are a blend of both ingenuity and frustration. Often there is no overt indication of your goal, instead relying on you to grasp the logic of the situation in order to come up with the solution yourself. Unfortunately, this only works if the solutions aren't absurd, which doesn't describe this series by a long shot. One is when [small spoiler alert you'll thank me for] you need to combine gunpowder with a cigarette to make what is described as "pot," an initially-perplexing result that only makes sense even in context with the benefit of hindsight. Such examples absolutely litter Red Comrades 3, turning what could have been a fun game into an exercise in tedious, mind-bending aggravation.
Making matters worse, some tasks can only be performed by Chapaev or Petka rather than either one, so you must be in control of the correct character in order to solve the puzzle successfully. This would be an intriguing twist if it was consistently indicated upon using the wrong character, but it isn't. While occasionally the current protagonist will helpfully notify you that a mistake has been made, other times they will simply cycle through the generic "you can't do that" dialogs, leaving you to figure out that you need to swap characters to complete the puzzle, rather than, say, using a different item. Such issues render even the fallback try-everything-on-everything approach ineffective at times, needlessly heightening the frustration even more.
All the negativity aside, some puzzles are fairly cunning, and if you happen to wrap your head around the wacky logic of a task, it can be satisfying. But the overwhelming effect of the pitfalls is that of making the experience a slog where you're fighting it at every turn. The good news is that there is a hint system in both games, and a pretty useful one at that. Accessible from the inventory screen, it clues you into the next step needed, and I found myself leaning on this feature more often than I'd have liked. While the hints in Red Comrades 3 are extremely helpful, they are also generally very obvious, making it a nuclear option in just about every case. There's really no such thing as a nudge here, which is a shame, but given how frustrating I found the puzzles overall, I can't complain too much about this.
Graphically, each adventure has its own style. Red Comrades 2 shares much the same artistic DNA as the previous game: hand-painted 2D graphics featuring bold lines and a bit rough around the edges. However, Red Comrades 3 introduces a style reminiscent of cel-shaded animation, though a bit less crisp than something like The Curse of Monkey island. While neither game is a visual slouch, the new style and character animations in the third installment are more to my preference, making it feel more like a big (or at least bigger) budget title than either of its predecessors. Some angles used in RC3's cutscenes lend a strange, distorted look to the characters, however, which I didn't care for. But this is such a sparingly-used effect that it doesn't really affect my high opinion of the game's animation overall. Ultimately, I really appreciate the artistic presentation of the Red Comrades games as a whole, and it's one of the consistently pleasing aspects of the trilogy, occasional foibles notwithstanding.
The other reliably well-done aspect is the music. Just as in the first game, both sequels include a very diverse range of styles and tempos, from slow piano-based tracks to upbeat rock-and-roll; instrumental folk to synth-driven futuristic-sounding compositions. The two games also feature musical hits from real-world performers, including "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC and "Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison, both of which are played for laughs at particular moments. The only minor criticism I can really level at either title is that Red Comrades 2 includes some music from the first game, rather than being an all-original soundtrack.
The audio also involves things such as gunshots, casino noises, and cartoonish sounds used for comedic effect, generally helping rather than hurting immersion in the game world. Voice-overs are nicely done too, though none are particularly outstanding. With the possible exception of Anka, all the actors in both sequels seem to be identical to those in the original game, which is a plus for continuity. Like in the series debut, however, there are a few moments when the quality changes so dramatically that it sounds like different actors have been used to dub lines. Though it only happens a few times, it's a jarring and unpleasant effect.
Both RC2 and RC3 are mouse-driven (with an option for gamepad, though this wasn't tested) and offer a standard point-and-click interface. For the Great Justice gives players the option of using "classic" controls or a version called "casual," which changes the way you interact with the game somewhat. Classic uses a right-click interaction wheel, in which you can choose from a variety of interactions, including "talk," "use," and "look" on any hotspot, even if it doesn't have an effect. Casual mode, on the other hand, does away with the interaction wheel in favor of a contextual interaction system, in which clicking on a hotspot brings up medallions showing the appropriate options. Another character might bring up "talk" and "look," for instance, while a painting might allow you to "look" or "use" it. Areas of the screen that can be interacted with are outlined in orange in casual mode, while the cursor changes to indicate interactivity in classic mode. Red Comrades 3 has only one mode, which is similar to the casual mode but without the outline around hotspots. However, an option in the settings menu places a question mark in the upper-left of the screen that enables you to see all available hotspots.
Navigation is easy, and usually if you don't wish to wait for Chapaev and Petka to stroll from one edge of the scene to the other, you can double-click an exit to leave immediately. You can also go from one area to another using the map function in the inventory menu, which shows where you have been and greys out the areas you have yet to visit. In RC3, switching characters is as easy as clicking the appropriate portrait in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Dialogs are also easy to deal with, and often you will find a variety of comical replies to choose from. I recommend going down the list from the top when there are multiple choices, since frequently the bottom answer moves the conversation forward. Overall, the controls are slick and I had no issues with them at all.
There are a few minor technical notes to be aware of in Red Comrades 3. The first is that the game language, including the main menu, defaults to Russian. I thought at first that perhaps the game had not been translated into English, but a quick Internet search indicated the steps I needed to take. The second issue is that of a slider in the menu called "nudity level." To be honest, I saw no difference when using this slider, but as the nudity that is present is cartoony and fairly mild, I'm not sure what, if any, impact it might have. A few lines of dialog are left untranslated in Red Comrades 2; this will most likely not affect your understanding of the plot (though it certainly doesn't help), but it only happens a few times.
In terms of length, Red Comrades 2 is fairly short, coming in around 4-5 hours, while Red Comrades 3 clocks in at 10-11 hours. Unfortunately, neither game really uses its time well. RC2 feels incredibly short and ends abruptly, while RC3 wears out its welcome. In the latter game's case, much of this is due to the frustrating gameplay, but it also stems from having so many locations, several of which (Iraq in particular) feel arbitrarily added.
All in all, neither Red Comrades 2 nor Red Comrades 3 is a particularly satisfying game. I hesitate to call them complete failures, since there is some entertainment value to be found here, especially in RC3 (if only because it has more than enough time to get things right), but it will be hard to fully embrace either even for those who loved Red Comrades Save the Galaxy. While the graphics and music are highlights, the second game suffers from a rushed, confusing non-plot, while the third is plagued by illogical puzzles, frustrating character-swapping, and a narrative that's far too broad for its own good.
While there are definitely some glimmers of what might have been, and both For the Great Justice and Return of Alaska manage to retain the unique Russian flavor that endeared the franchise to me in the first place, it's hard to recommend either sequel to anyone except perhaps the most die-hard fans of the original. Even then, I would caution against the hope that either game improves at all on their predecessor, or even replicates what made it fun. They don't, and for most gamers, even the budget price won't be worth it.
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Root Down... to Rise Up.
I like to write from personal experience; my current location on this journey called LIFE.
Though I love dressing up as a pirate, I will admit I have never dropped an anchor aboard a ship. Nor do I know if the anchor has other uses besides stabilizing a boat/ship/etc.
So I visualize an anchor being similar to the roots of a tree. Rooting down and grounding a ship on rough seas to find balance.
"Plant your roots down to the bedrock of your soul. When threatened by the winds of change, go inwards to find yourself."
I've been thinking about this for some time now. If we truly know ourselves, how can we be threatened by change? If we have rooted into our souls and understand our beliefs so much, we can always reconnect to that when it's being questioned.
I believe it all comes back to really understanding who you are as a person.
To stay threatened by change or go inward and see what part of ourselves is actually rising up to this challenge?
Knowing who we are at our core will guide us in the stormy seas of life.
Dig those roots deep and know when to drop your anchors, friends.
Before we begin, I just want to send out a bit of gratitude to all of you that read my blog and interact with me on Facebook or in the comments!
A few of you have even been sharing my posts!!
The seasonal cycle has an affect on us. We are finally feeling those chilly fall mornings here in central New York. The leaves are moving beyond their peak coloration and starting to let go and fall to the earth below.
In our busy hustle and bustle world we push through, living as though the cycles in nature do not affect us... but I wager it shows up when we notice we've over done it and illness steps in to make us rest.
What if we did "Live in each season as it passes"?
If we followed the example of the trees and let go of that which no longer serves us?
What if we turned inward during the darker portion of the year, reflected on the positives and designed how we want the next growing season to look for our goals?
Of course we are use to setting goals at the beginning of the calendar year, but let's first take stock in those good things that we planted, nourished and grew into new careers, businesses, habits, life styles, traditions, etc.
Then check-in on those things that didn't work or aren't serving your growth. The extra uncompensated hours at a job you hate, the negative friendships that drag your vibe down, the gym membership that you never use, etc.
Finally, let's make plan for continued growth. How can we keep moving forward with those good things and your goals? --- And away from those things that no longer serve you!
Then get yourself a cup of warm spiced apple cider, you deserve it.
Working 40/50/or more hours a week, picking up kids/groceries/the car, taking care of the home/chores/bills, trying to fit in some exercise, relaxation AND self care. Did I mention hobbies that make you feel good and getting a nutritionally sound dinner on the table at a certain time?
With so much going on it's often easy to forget the big important stuff.
Family. Your partner/spouse. Pets. You.
I distinctly remember a rough day at work where I was stressed out about a project and things that haaaaad to be done at home. Then I answered our community phone line. The person on the other end was also stressed and felt the need to take it out on me.
Which of course resulted in me breaking down at work.
My manager at the time told me to focus on the things that matter. My husband, Eric. My cats (my children). My family.
Not the person who yelled at me on the phone. Not my day job. Not the project that needed to be done at 3 PM. Not the dishes in the sink at home or the dust piling up.
It's easy to forget in our fast paced world.
Let's take a second to remember what really is important in our lives and send some gratitude to those people/animals/etc. that you come up with.
Like this idea? Do it daily. It's especially nice in the morning as you are waking up or after a really long day.
The news lately has been rough. We live a world that violence and destruction show up in the media far too often.
We may not be able to change the weather or stop needless violence before it happens, but as a community we are powerful and can create great change.
I am suggesting we look around us and see what we can do to make the world a better place. I know that sounds cheesy, but You Are Powerful. You CANchange the world.
Tip your bartender, waitress, barista AND say Thank You. An Australian woman I met at a dance workshop said it best. If they are providing a service that you could do yourself, then you should tip them.
While we are on the subject of "Thank you"-THANK YOUR EMPLOYEES. The attitude of gratitude goes far beyond any other form of incentive. Yes they are doing their job, but being grateful for their service will increase their happiness and probably their work incentive.
Buy your friend's coffee or better yet pay it forward in the drive-thru. Nothing is more exciting than pulling up to the window and finding out some stranger paid for you!
Facebook or Instagram. You light up when someone pays you a compliment. Share that feeling with someone else.
Expanding on the above, send a gratitude letter/e-mail to someone who made a big difference in your life. A teacher, a writer, a youtuber... You just made their day.
Making the world a better place doesn't always involve donating your time or money (though that is a great way!!). You can change the world with a simple smile.


Instead of adventure and spontaneity, President Obama seeks comfort and consistency on vacation.
HONOLULU – More than a week into his Hawaiian holiday, President Obama is proving to be a creature of habit.
While some travelers seek adventure and spontaneity, Obama seeks comfort and consistency. His routine here in Oahu, the island where he was born and mostly raised, is by now patently familiar to the locals trying to catch a glimpse of their hometown president, and the reporters who come here to cover him.
Obama is almost certain to spend his mornings working out at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. A leisurely dinner with friends and family at Alan Wong's Restaurant, an award-winning eatery in the neighborhood where Obama grew up, is now an annual tradition. And a guaranteed place to spot the president is at Island Snow, a shop near his rented oceanfront home, where he treats daughters Malia and Sasha to shave ice, the Hawaiian version of the snow cone.
So, doesn't the president ever want to mix things up a bit, maybe go somewhere new? Not really, says White House spokesman Bill Burton, who is with the president in Hawaii.
"Like most Americans, the president knows what he likes in his own hometown," Burton said.
Of course, things have changed since the days when Obama lived here with his grandparents and scooped ice cream at a local Baskin Robbins. The logistics of any presidential movement make a truly spontaneous stop nearly impossible. Advance teams scope out all potential destinations ahead of Obama's arrival, and Secret Service agents have to sign off on security.


U.S. News and World Report recently released their rankings of the "10 Colleges Where Graduates Have the Least Debt," ranking Alice Lloyd College #1. Alice Lloyd topped a list that included such prestigious institutions as the Ivy League's Princeton and Yale. According to the study, sixty-eight percent of graduates in the class of 2011 borrowed to help pay for college. On average, those students had $26,220 in debt. However, at Alice Lloyd College, 2011 graduates had the lowest average debt of any institution with the 34 percent of students who borrowed owing an average of just $3,750.
Alice Lloyd is one of a select number of schools in the country that offers programs specifically designed to help students cut down on debt. Having been founded as "a college for Appalachia," ALC is committed to providing guaranteed tuition to students from our 108-county service area. Tuition is guaranteed to those students through several sources, but in particular through endowed scholarships that produce income to fund the supreme financial aid packages available to qualified students. Students must pay room/board, the cost of textbooks, and the matriculation fee, but, as reflected in the U.S. News rankings, the resulting amount owed is far less than what students pay elsewhere.
As one of the nation's work colleges, Alice Lloyd requires its students to participate in the Student Work Program as a way to meet the costs of guaranteeing their tuition. Students hold various on-campus or off-campus jobs, including (but certainly not limited to) campus maintenance, janitorial duties, student and community services, and administrative assistants. The program requires every full-time student to work a minimum of 160 hours per semester, and the students are paid the prevailing minimum wage rate.
Alice Lloyd was selected first among the schools surveyed by U.S. News for this report, which included over 1,800 colleges and universities across the nation.
Also, help us continue the miracle at ALC! It takes the assistance of individuals all across the country to sustain our commitment of guaranteeing tuition to each one of our qualified students. Please visit http://www.alc.edu/alumni-giving/ways-to-give/ to find out how you can help.
**Information courtesy of "10 Colleges Where Graduates Have the Least Debt" by Katy Hopkins.


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The USPS is finally getting safe, electric vehicles. Europe has had them for years.
Dec 22, 2022, 1:02pm EST
The U.S. Postal Service has committed to rolling out a large new fleet of electric mail delivery trucks. And they'll finally have reliable air bags and air conditioning.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced Tuesday that the new line of vehicles will replace the agency's "30-year-old fleet of unsafe vehicles" that had an initial lifespan of just 20 years.
The announcement came after environmental groups have urged the U.S. to follow the lead of countries in Europe, where the conversion to electric mail vehicles has been the norm for years.
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The current USPS trucks — ironically called "Long Life Vehicles" — get just 8.6 mpg when the air conditioning is running, though over 70% of them don't have AC, according to a 2017 report. And they don't have air bags or other standard safety features, The Washington Post reported.
They're also known to combust — a 2020 Vice investigation found over 400 USPS trucks caught on fire in a six-year span.
By 2028, the new electric vehicles will make up over 60% of the 106,000 trucks the USPS adds to its fleet, the agency said.
A spokesperson told Semafor that the new "Next Generation Delivery Vehicles" will feature "air conditioning, improved ergonomics, and some of the most advanced vehicle and safety technology" including air bags and 360-degree cameras.
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Germany's privatized postal service Deutsche Post DHL bought electric vehicle startup StreetScooters in 2014, and started rolling out electric postal vans the following year.
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DHL also plans to expand its fleet of electric trucks in Canada:
The View From France
France's La Poste has also been on the forefront of sustainability for mail delivery. It boasted last year that it has "has the largest fleet of electric vehicles in Europe" with over 37,000. It plans to keep growing that total.
La Poste began a trial of electric vehicles in 2005, and started converting their fleet in 2007.
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The British Royal Mail service says it currently has over 1,100 vehicles powered by electricity or alternative fuel.
It plans to grow that total to 5,500 by spring 2023.
The View From Austria
Austrian Post already has 2,500 electric vehicles, including e-bikes, electric mopeds and e-trikes. It announced earlier this year that it plans to only buy electric vehicles moving forward, with 800 coming this year and up to 1,300 next year.


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Justice and Police Museum: Week 155
There is an unusual collection of photography at the Justice and Police Museum unceremoniously dubbed the, "Special Photographs." They were taken by Sydney police photographers between 1910-1930 using glass plate negatives.
These "Special Photographs" were mostly taken in the cells at the Central Police Station, Sydney and are, as curator Peter Doyle explains, of "men and women recently plucked from the street, often still animated by the dramas surrounding their apprehension".
Doyle suggests that, compared with the subjects of prison mug shots, "the subjects of the Special Photographs seem to have been allowed – perhaps invited – to position and compose themselves for the camera as they liked. Their photographic identity thus seems constructed out of a potent alchemy of inborn disposition, personal history, learned habits and idiosyncrasies, chosen personal style (haircut, clothing, accessories) and physical characteristics."
In every sense of the word, these photographs are unique. Even the identification details are yet another flourish of the photographer as they were hand-etched, backwards, onto the glass plate negative.
When you compare these Special Photographs to the ones taken at the State Reformatory for Women, the difference is intriguing. For although the reformatory mug shots possess a weird melancholy beauty, compared to the 'other work' being produced at the 'more experimental' police stations in Sydney, the reformatory is decidedly restrained.
Mary Harris, criminal record number 589LB, 15 August 1923. State Reformatory for Women, Long Bay, NSW.
Jean Wilson had numerous convictions for housebreaking and theft. She preferred stealing jewelry as it could be easily pawned for money. She also robbed her employer. Wilson was charged with larceny, for which she served a 12-month sentence. Aged: 23 in 1924? DOB: 1904.
Convicted of stealing. Eileen O'Connor first appears in police records as a 'missing friend', or missing person. She is eventually arrested for stealing a wallet and is described by police with the odd epithet 'inclined to be weak'. Aged 17.
Nellie Cameron was one of Sydney's best-known, and most desired, prostitutes. Lillian Armfield, Australia's first policewoman, said Cameron had an 'assured poise that set her apart from all the other women of the Australian underworld'. Aged 21.
The subjects in the Special Photographs seem to transcend their circumstances. Perhaps, even though they had run afoul of the law, the novelty of being photographed was a welcome distraction.
When this photograph was taken Alfred Fitch was a car thief. His entry concludes:
8. … may be described as an unscrupulous criminal, who will lend his hand to any unlawful undertaking, irrespective of its nature, and invariably assaults, or endeavours to assault, police effecting his arrest.
9. Addicted to drink, a constant companion of prostitutes, frequents houses of ill-fame, wine bars and hotels in the city and its immediate surroundings, generally Surry Hills and Darlinghurst particularly.
Barbara Turner was a 'confidence woman' who operated in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane and Perth from the 1890s until the 1920s, and possibly beyond. This photograph was taken after she was arrested for defrauding one Henry Placings in Sydney of 106 pounds, by borrowing against a forged cheque, for which she received a year's imprisonment.
Ellen Kreigher was one of four people arrested and charged over the murder of Gertrude Mabel Heaydon. In October the previous year Gertrude Heaydon had been taken to the Coogee flat of a woman known as "Nurse Taylor" to procure an illegal abortion. She died there in the flat.
Police later claimed she was murdered by Nurse Taylor, at the behest of Heaydon's husband, Alfred. A team of low-lifes was eventually assembled by Taylor's husband Frank to remove the putrefying remains in a horse and cart, and their somewhat farcical progress across Sydney was later recounted by numerous witnesses.
An entry in the NSW Police Gazette, 5 May 1920 lists Flood as one of two men arrested over the theft of 400 blouses from a Kent Street merchant. Both were sentenced to two years hard labour.
Murray/Williams' entry in the NSW Criminal Register, April 30 1930 describes him as a housebreaker and thief, whose MO includes '[breaking] leadlighted door or windows or [forcing] the fanlights of dwelling houses during the absence of tenants'. He 'disposes of stolen property to patrons of hotel bars or to persons in the street … professing] to be a second-hand dealer'.
Although he 'consorts with prostitutes' and 'frequents hotels and wine bars in the vicinity of the Haymarket', he is described as being of 'quiet disposition'.
The quartet pictured were arrested over a robbery at the home of bookmaker Reginald Catton, of Todman avenue, Kensington, on 21 April 1921. The Crown did not proceed against Thomas O'Brien but the other three were convicted, and received sentences of fifteen months each.
The NSW Police Gazette 29 October 1930, p. 827 lists Blake as 'charged with having cocaine unlawfully in her possession.' She was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and fined 250 pounds.
Valerie Lowe and Joseph Messenger were arrested in 1921 for breaking into an army warehouse and stealing boots and overcoats to the value of 29 pounds 3 shillings. The following year, when this photograph was taken, they were charged with breaking and entering a dwelling.
This picture appears in the Photo Supplement to the NSW Police Gazette, 28 July, 1926 captioned: 'Opium dealer./ Operates with large quantities of faked opium and cocaine./ A wharf labourer; associates with water front thieves and drug traders.'
The police files tell one story and the mug shots another, for the toughest faces could be blouse thieves and the most lighthearted could be accessories to murder. There is something so oddly beautiful about these photos and it's not just nostalgia at play.
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6 Things to Know About "All Elite Wrestling" Before Its TNT Debut
All Elite Wrestling will debut on TNT in October and wrestling fans couldn't be more excited. Here's what you need to know.
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There hasn't been a more exciting time for wrestling fans since the late 90s when WWF (now WWE), and WCW went head-to-head in the infamous Monday Night Wars.
Now, we're looking at the Wednesday Night Wars as the upstart wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling looks to claim its place in the wrestling world. Can AEW actually make waves in the wrestling world, or is WWE too entrenched as the king of predetermined fighting?
We'll start to get a better idea of the landscape after October 2, but for now, it's time to get you ready for the first episode of All Elite Wrestling with some key things you need to know about the company and where we currently are after the special events that have aired so far.
1. When Does All Elite Wrestling Air?
The show will air at from 8-10pm Eastern time (5pm Pacific) on the TNT network every Wednesday. It's a traveling show, which means it will take place in a different city for each episode. The first one takes place in Washington, D.C. at the Capital One Arena. From there, the company is traveling to Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Chicago.
If you're outside of the US, things are a little murky right now. We know it will air on ITV4 in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Switzerland. No TV deal has been announced for Canada as of this writing.
2. When Are the First Show's Matches?
Obviously, if you're going to tune into the first episode of AEW TV, you probably want to see some matches. After all, All Elite Wrestling has been much more focused on good matches than its competition, which tends to focus more on story than actually putting on a quality in-ring product.
So far, these are the matches confirmed for the first episode of AEW on October 2:
Cody Rhodes vs. Sammy Guevara
Young Bucks and Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho and two mystery partners
MJF vs. Brandon Cutler
Nyla Rose vs. Rijo to crown the first AEW Women's Champion
Also, AEW has announced that Hangman Page and Jon Moxley are scheduled to appear on the first episode of TV, though the company hasn't revealed exactly what they'll be doing.
3. All Elite Wrestling Is Rated TV-14
Something that has fans of WWE's Attitude Era rather excited is the fact that AEW TV has been confirmed to be rated TV-14. Currently, WWE is rated TV-PG, which greatly limits the type of product it can put on TV.
While AEW has shown that it has no problem with heavy amounts of blood on its PPV specials (just look at the Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes match) AEW President Tony Khan has made it clear that there won't be such intense bloodbaths on the regular TV show.
In a Q&A after Fyter Fest, Khan said:
No, no, no, no, no defiantly not because this was not TV, this was a streaming show. It was not a — it was effectively a pay-per-view in a lot of the world.
In the US it was presented free, but this was a pay-per-view and so you can expect different rules for pay-per-view and we said going in that these were non-sanctioned hardcore matches and I think that expectation going in and we wouldn't have advertised that kind of violence, you know? We wouldn't have offered it on TNT. 100% no.
Tony Khan on cursing, thumbtacks, middle fingers, and blood on TNT
4. Who Are the Key Characters in AEW?
While we presume AEW will do a good job of introducing the key characters to fans as the show progresses, it might be a good idea to go in knowing who some of the biggest names are.
The Young Bucks: Nick and Matt Jackson (real-life brothers) are one of the all-time great tag teams. Executive Vice Presidents of AEW. In the inaugural tag team tournament.
Cody Rhodes: Executive Vice President of AEW. Son of legend Dusty Rhodes. Challenging for AEW Championship at a later date.
Kenny Omega: Executive Vice President of AEW. Regarded as one of the best in-ring wrestlers in the world. Currently playing out a losing streak story.
Chris Jericho: Wrestling legend who made his name in WCW and WWE. Current and first All Elite Wrestling World Champion.
Lucha Brothers: Pentagon and Fenix, luchadors known for spectacular in-ring performances. Long-standing feud with Young Bucks. In the inaugural tag team tournament.
Adam "Hangman" Page: Member of The Elite faction with Omega, Young Bucks, Cody, etc in New Japan before AEW started. Lost match to Chris Jericho for first AEW Championship.
Jon Moxley: FKA Dean Ambrose in WWE. Currently feuding with Kenny Omega. One of the company's biggest stars in terms of name value.
There are far more members of the AEW roster, which can be found here, but those are some of the most important names, as they are major characters on-screen, and they have a lot of power behind-the-scenes, with many of them serving as VPs of the company.
Some other names to watch out for are Nyla Rose, MJF, Brandi Rhodes, The Dark Order, The Best Friends, Orange Cassidy, and plenty of others. The roster is pretty loaded with talent, so there's a lot to be excited about there.
5. All Elite Wrestling Has Lots of Money
One worry with starting a wrestling promotion with the plans of being more than just your run-of-the-mill independent brand is money. Fortunately, AEW is backed by Tony Kahn and his father Shahid "Shad" Khan, AEW is not short on funding. In fact, according to Wikipedia, Shahid Khan has a net worth of $6.8 billion (compared to Vince McMahon's $3.2 billion).
If you're going to go All In (pun intended) on a wrestling promotion, having Tony and Shahid Khan as the owners of your company is certainly a good place to start.
6. AEW Is Going Head-to-Head With NXT
As soon as the Wednesday night from 8-10pm timeslot was locked down, WWE announced that it was moving its beloved developmental brand NXT from the WWE Network to the USA Network in the same timeslot, thus creating what fans are now calling The Wednesday Night Wars.
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Favorite Post of December 2018, 28 Questions to Allyson Felix, by Stuart Weir for RunBlogRun, from the Archives
Stuart Weir did 3 interviews in December: Tori Bowie, Caster Semenya, Allyson Felix. This was his finest of the month.
Stuart Weir is everywhere. Stuart keeps me laughing and our readers interested with his interviews and questions to our sport's favorite athletes. He came to me last fall and offered a series of interviews on key athletes. This interview with Allyson Felix, is, well, extensive.
Allyson has been around the sport since the year 2000. She has been on the covers of California Track & running News, American Track & Field, Coaching Athletics and Athletes Only. Allyson is always good in an interview. I tend to catch up with her and her manager/brother Wesley, on the bus to the Doha DL most years.
In 2018, Stuart was our eyes and ears for most of the year. This is a fun interview. Enjoy!
Allyson Felix, 2017, photo by Photorun.net
28 questions to Allyson Felix
1. RunBlogRun: One career highlight?
Allyson Felix: The London 2012 Oympic 200 meters which kind of represents so much more of my career, ups and downs, and a day when things came together for me.
2. RunBlogRun: Toughest opponent?
Allyson Felix: Veronica [Campbell-Brown]. I think just for the span of years we competed against each other and just what we brought out of each other, for me and it was really a great run.
3. RunBlogRun: 200 or 400 which do you think was your better event?
Allyson Felix: Good question. I don't know. I think that if I put together the 400 race that I should, I have some great potential there but it is a strategy race and I've got to get it right. That is the determining factor.
4. RunBlogRun: What is your approach to the 400 meters?
Allyson Felix: The 400 meters is not something that comes natural to me, and is not my favourite. It's about trying to get it right and when you don't get it right it is frustrating. And sometimes you wait a long time to get another opportunity for a
great quality race and to put things right again. I think that is what attracts me to it is that I love a challenge. It takes me out of my comfort zone and presents me with something new.
5. RunBlogRun: You were fifth in Olympic 100 - what could you have achieved had you concentrated on the 100?
Allyson Felix: I don't know, in the 100, the start is my big thing. To have issues with your start and to run the 100, that doesn't go together. If that had been my main thing, hopefully I would have been able to get it together. It's hard to say with "what ifs" and all that.
6. RunBlogRun: What was more important to you the time or the result?
Allyson Felix: I've always been an athlete who leans more towards results. I have tried to value wins over times. I think we can get so hung up over records or times and all of that. I think the beauty of track and field is it pureness, just getting out there and racing. I try to focus on racing but sometimes you can get hung up over times but it's about winning.
7. RunBlogRun: What is the race you're most satisfied with your performance?
Allyson Felix: The 2012 Olympic trials, 200 meters which was also my PR race. When I break that that race down, it's definitely one of my best
8. RunBlogRun: Can we assume the Beijing World Championships 2015 final 400 (your PR race) is your favorite 200m race?.
Allyson Felix: Yes. PR races tend to be that way!
9. RunBlogRun: What you remember about that race (World Championship final 2015)?
Allyson Felix: Yes I feel like I put that one together well. I thought that was a good year for me, training-wise, the way that my body felt, the conditions - all of those things played into having a good race. It's about getting it right on the day and having everything come together but I can also look back and think of things that could have been better as well.
10. RunBlogRun: In 2010 you had a very dominant year winning seven Diamond Leagues (200 and 400), where does that year fit in?
Allyson Felix: You're taking me back! I can appreciate the way the Diamond League used to be. It's interesting now, the way it is, and it's exciting. To be able to do that in that year and go back and forth between events, it was fun and something I'm proud of.
11. RunBlogRun: Going back even further to the 2004 Olympics at the age of 17. What was that experience like?
Allyson Felix: Just an amazing experience. I hadn't competed much internationally at all. I remember just being a teenager and taking it all in. I feel that's what gave me the drive to keep going. It gave me a little taste of it but also showed me that I wasn't there and that there was a lot of work to be done and a lot that goes into this. Also an appreciation for the sport and getting to see people up close. I remember Joanna Hayes won there and to get to see her have her moment and wanting that for myself as well, but getting to see what goes into it was also very impactful for me as well.
12. RunBlogRun: Tell me about your partnership with your coach Bobby [Kersee]
Allyson Felix: Yes it's been a great partnership over the years. I think we have grown a lot together and just understand each other a lot. I think we are so different that it just works. I'm very laid back and he's not! But it works. I think as I've grown up I have been able to find my voice with him. And we are able just have a really great relationship.
13. RunBlogRun: How do you look back on the Olympic final in 2016: satisfaction, disappointment, frustration?
Allyson Felix: All of the above! I think it goes back to one of the greatest races of my career - not just because of that race, but because of the year I had and the injury that I had. I don't even know how I finished up in that race and was that close to winning it is one of my proudest moments. I don't think anyone will ever quite know what happened that year and it still amazes me that I was even in a position to be at the Olympics.
14. RunBlogRun: You are probably the most successful relay runner ever - what do you enjoy about relays?
Allyson Felix: They are fun. For so much of track and field, you're by yourself and there is an enormous weight on you to get it right or get it wrong. The relay is different because you get to come together with someone else and fight for this common goal. It's pressure in a different way and that's a nice change. And it's always at the end of the championship and it's nice to kinda enjoy your teammates and enjoy competing
15. RunBlogRun: What have you left to achieve?
Allyson Felix: There's always something to achieve. I'm a competitor. I'm an athlete. I'm always setting goals for the year. There's 2020 and the 400 and all that.
16. RunBlogRun: How much longer will you go on?
Allyson Felix: I would like to do 2020 and maybe a year after that. Probably not much more after that. That is kinda what I see in my future.
17. RunBlogRun: Have you given much thought to what happens after athletics - coaching? Will you stay in the sport?
Allyson Felix: I have thought about it a lot and been preparing. I want to stay connected to the sport but I don't see myself coaching at this point, just fulfilling some other interests and passions that I have - more time for things that are close to my heart and different causes. Children are a huge passion of mine. My degree is in elementary education. So I definitely want to work with kids in some capacity. And different organizations that I worked with in the past like Right to Play and having enough time for that. And I'm sure I'll want to take a break - just be a normal person.
18. RunBlogRun: What has athletics taught you?
Allyson Felix: For sure. It is the most heartbreaking sport but bring to the most joy. And like you said it has taught me so many lessons over the years more than I could imagine and I'm super grateful for that.
19. RunBlogRun: If a young person ask your advice about getting involved in athletics, or would you say?
Allyson Felix: I would just encourage them. It helps no matter where you're going - whether you're trying to do this at a professional level or whether you have a whole other career, sport teaches you so much - discipline and work ethic. And it's also really fun so I hope that would be the selling point. The cool thing is that you can challenge yourself and you can see your progress which is something that appeals to most people.
20. RunBlogRun: You had a role with president Obama; what was that about?
Allyson Felix: I was on his Council for Fitness, Sport and Nutrition. That is another of my big passions, to get involved getting families active. In the United States it is such a big issue with diseases just coming from living in a sedentary lifestyle. Getting involved and getting kids out from their home, from in front of screens and getting active.
21. RunBlogRun: With no championship in 2018 did you deliberately take an easier year?
Allyson Felix: Definitely. Especially for me after 15 years, this year it is crucial just to give my body a break from the usual intensity. I'm just trying to be smarter with my training and my racing as well - get some good quality races in but also be selective as well with what I doing, my time and energy and all of that.
22. RunBlogRun: And the variety of what you've taken on your career, do you think that has helped your longevity?
For sure. I think it has definitely allowed my body not to take such a beating. And just for my interest as well. I can't imagine 15 years of just the 400 - I don't think I would have made it. So it's nice to be able to switch it up and I truly love all the distances. To get the chance myself in different ways, I definitely think that has prolonged my career. And all the events play into each other whether it's working on 100 for the 200 or whatever it may be, because of the work together but help my mind as well.
23. RunBlogRun: Would you spell out your reasons for competing?
Allyson Felix: For me, I feel that I had been blessed with this amazing talent and it's really to bring glory back to God. That's what I believe.
24. RunBlogRun: How does your Christian faith impact your running and to turn the question around: Where is God when it all goes wrong like the injury in the 2013 World Championship final?
Allyson Felix: I wouldn't describe it as faith helping me to win. That is not how I see it, but faith in God puts things in perspective for me with my purpose and reason for competing and I always come back to that. In Moscow for example, things are not always going to go right. And that doesn't mean that anything is wrong with your faith. It's just life and everyone experiences that, whatever field you are in. And you rely on it just as you do when things are going great.
25. RunBlogRun: When you lose you always seem to lose graciously. Is it something that comes naturally or do you work at it?
Allyson Felix: I think you're aware of that. It's not natural but I think one of the greatest lessons that Bobby Kersee has taught me is that you win and you lose in the same way. I think there's something really important about that because there is always the next generation that is watching you. And I think it's a really impactful thing that you see. And I remember growing up watching the Olympics and having those sporting heroes and it's often not about what they say but also about how they conduct themselves and what they do. So you to try to be mindful of that but also in an authentic way.
26. RunBlogRun: Do you have any interest in getting involved in the administrative side of athletics - are there issues you would like to see handled better?
Allyson Felix: Yes of course. From an athlete point of view, a lot of things when time permits, would be well worth my time to get involved with. That is something that would be of interest to me as well.
27. RunBlogRun: Talk about Right to Play. I think you have been to Palestine and Uganda
Allyson Felix: Yes, to me they are just doing such a meaningful work. So they combine a lot of my passions and they've given me the opportunity to really get involved, get hands on and I think every time I have gone into the field my life has been changed for the better. I always think that I'm the one on the ground, trying to do work and I always leave feeling I'm the one who has been changed. It's been a great experience. All those opportunities are cool and when I get to work with kids and get hands on, it is fun.
RunBlogRun: You have taken part in a few street meets. Do you enjoy them?
Yes. It is fun and an opportunity to bring track and field to a different atmosphere and to expose people who might not come into the stadium. It always cool to run something like a straight 150. I do run 150s in training but not straight. It's so different that you don't quite know where you are without the bend. Street races are very different and not quite so intense and sometimes I think it's good for track to be that way because sometimes we put so much pressure on every single race that it's nice to have a lighter feel.
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Q: Sort a list having map as input I have a list which as elements those are map i want to sort this list over map element value
[{id=45964953, count=1}, {id=46009636, count=1}, {id=45936991, count=1},  {id=45984035, count=2}, {id=45951961, count=1}, {id=45399668, count=31}]

I need to sort it on count value. Can it be done in java
Output should be like this
[ {id=45399668, count=31},{id=45984035, count=2}, {id=45964953, count=1}, {id=46009636, count=1}, {id=45936991, count=1}, {id=45951961, count=1}]

A: You can create a class that implements Comparable<Map<String,Integer>> (assuming String and Integer and the key and value of your Map) and compares two Maps based on your criteria.
Then you can pass your list and your Comparator to Collections.sort().

A: Java 8 has been out for some time. Impress your teacher with this:
list = list.stream()
    .sorted((m1, m2) -> Integer.compare(m2.get("count"),m1.get("count")))
    .collect(Collectors.toList());

Here's some test code:
List<Map<String, Integer>> list = new ArrayList<Map<String, Integer>>() {{
    add(new HashMap<String, Integer>() {{put("id",45964953); put("count", 1);}});
    add(new HashMap<String, Integer>() {{put("id",46009636); put("count", 1);}});
    add(new HashMap<String, Integer>() {{put("id",45936991); put("count", 1);}});
    add(new HashMap<String, Integer>() {{put("id",45984035); put("count", 2);}});
    add(new HashMap<String, Integer>() {{put("id",45951961); put("count", 1);}});
    add(new HashMap<String, Integer>() {{put("id",45399668); put("count", 31);}});
}};
list = list.stream().sorted((m1, m2) -> Integer.compare(m2.get("count"), m1.get("count"))).collect(Collectors.toList());
System.out.println(list);

Output:
[{count=31, id=45399668}, {count=2, id=45984035}, {count=1, id=45964953}, {count=1, id=46009636}, {count=1, id=45936991}, {count=1, id=45951961}]

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Public Utilities Code - PUC
DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 - 107025]
( Division 10 repealed and added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036. )
PART 13. GOLDEN EMPIRE TRANSIT DISTRICT [101000 - 101372]
( Heading of Part 13 amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 590. )
CHAPTER 6. General Financial Provisions [101210 - 101260]
ARTICLE 2. Indebtedness [101220 - 101223]
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The district may borrow money for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the district lawfully incurred after the commencement of the fiscal year, but prior to the time moneys from the tax levy for the fiscal year are received by the district, in a sum which shall not exceed fifteen cents ($0.15) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of taxable property in the district at the time the moneys are borrowed, and may evidence such borrowing by notes bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 7 percent per annum. The notes shall be payable from the tax levy from the then current fiscal year, which levy shall contain a sum sufficient to provide for the payment of the notes and the interest thereon. The form of the notes, and the proceedings relating to their issuance and sale, shall be governed by the applicable provisions contained in Article 7 (commencing with Section 53820), Chapter 4, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code.
The board may, within a period of two years from and after the formation of the district, pursuant to a resolution adopted by it for the purpose, borrow money on certificates of indebtedness, promissory notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, in anticipation of the estimated tax revenue for the following fiscal year, to be repaid within four years from the date of borrowing with interest at a rate not to exceed 7 percent per annum, in order to enable the district to meet all of its necessary initial expenses of organization, construction, acquisition, maintenance, and operation. The total amount of money borrowed and indebtedness incurred under this section during this two-year period shall not exceed 50 percent of the total amount of estimated tax revenue as estimated by the county auditor for the following fiscal year.
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The district may accept, without limitation by any other provisions of this part requiring approval of indebtedness, contributions or loans from the United States, this state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of transit facilities, and may enter into contracts and cooperate with, and accept cooperation from, the United States, this state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency of either thereof, in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation, and in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of any such transit facilities in accordance with any legislation which Congress or the Legislature of the State of California may have theretofore adopted or may hereafter adopt, under which aid, assistance, and cooperation may be furnished by the United States or this state in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation, or in financing the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation, of any such transit facilities. The district may do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of such aid, assistance, and cooperation under any federal or state legislation now or hereafter enacted. Any evidence of indebtedness issued under this section shall constitute a negotiable instrument.
The authority to incur indebtedness vested in the district by the provisions of this article shall be in addition to any right vested in it to receive a temporary transfer of funds pursuant to the last paragraph of Section 6 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.
(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 140, Sec. 165. (AB 1164) Effective January 1, 2010.)
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IT'S ENOUGH TO MAKE US ALL BELIEVERS …..
Well, the UOT cancelled their meeting tonight after hearing it was unfair to have a meeting without her in town from none other than Bob Fleishman's wife in an email to the UOT President on the 24th followed by another email on the 28th to the board claiming he did not respond …POA President Dennis Ritchie joined her as well as Louis Marchelos…. I am told their actions were met with a big division in the organization once they were carried out by the board … Confrontations took place at last night's commission meeting over the change and the Geesey candidacy itself ….Most likely it will lead to a further divide now that it was all for naught upon receipt of this Geesey email today and it leaves the group with some real hard choices to make (or not?) as the 2012 LBTS race now comes down to Mark Brown vs Edmund Malkoon… two of their own!..
More news today …no more candidates filed today per Town Hall…….
Our featured guest speaker for our November meeting will be Lauderdale by the Sea Commissioner, Chris Vincent. It will be the first time Commissioner Vincent has met with Citizens Initiative Committee members. We feel it is important not only to discuss current and future town issues with the Commissioner but to also to let him know about our important organization and all we have accomplished for Lauderdale by the Sea over the years.
Secondly, the Town Commission has changed our traditional March municipal election dates to the January primary dates. Anyone wishing to sign up to run for Commission must do so by this coming Tuesday, November 22.
Please join us as we participate in the greatest of democratic processes – communicating with our elected officials so they may best know how to represent us!
Here's The Scoop … An E-Mail Response From Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Resident Arthur Franczak … He Will Not Be A Candidate For The Commission In 2012 ….
SITTING THIS ONE OUT ….
Dear Readers …today I received an e-mail from another named possible candidate in the LBTS 2012 municipal election for a seat on the commission which takes place on January 31st which I posted about yesterday …. Mr. Franczak was kind enough to let me post his response to that rumor …included in his e-mail was his take on the local PACs as well as the present commission and the state of town as he sees it… So much of what he states this writer is in full agreement on and I am pleased that he states at the end that he will come to the podium to "continue to speak at town meetings regularly in defense of taxpayers of LBTS."…..
I noticed that you wrote on your blog that I was once a member of the CIC.
a member of the CIC, never was one, and never will be one.
may ask him what he thinks of me and the quality of my ideas.
of UOT who wanted me to join UOT, and, likewise, I always declined.
no PAC is needed in the town of Lauderdale by the Sea at this time.
trump the obvious political opportunity presented by the incumbents.
defense of taxpayers of LBTS.
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IS THIS A REALLY AN ENHANCEMENT ? ….
Included in the post were the rumors going around about former Commissioner Jim Silverstone and Publisher Michael Arker being ready to jump into the race … By Monday morning I heard quite emphatically that the rumor concerning Silverstone was inaccurate in an email from the former Commissioner which I posted in full as he indicated he wanted …I also received an email from his wife who was equally emphatic and angered by posting about her husband who is at present a private citizen…I responded to her in an email ….which unlike her husband I was allowed to do (his email stated I should not bother to respond back) that I had heard from her husband and as far as stating he was a private citizen I believed he left that status when he decided to write an opinion page for the CIC website and thus enter the political arena once again… The very next day that Silverstone opinion page was taken down… That was quite amusing to say the least! …. Now all that remains on the CIC website is just "Opinion" and they had removed the 90/10 resident/business percentage piece he wrote replacing it with one on the increase in sewer costs. This piece is totally off the mark and shows a major problem with whomever is writing the opinion page now (unless Silverstone just removed his name but plans to continue anonymously) and whomever is leading the organization. There were extensive long drawn out meetings concerning the increases in sewer rates for the south and Sea Ranch Club (who now pays Pompano Beach directly) as well as water rate increases… (due to Fort Lauderdale … (prev. posts) …Perhaps the CIC is feigning ignorance on this topic just as they have in their other top issue of dissent concerning the ouster of former Town Manager Esther Colon for which they laughably ask why she was not asked by the present commission to resign further stating that firing her without cause meant a big payout!…. That the CIC actually wants voters to believe that a simple request to Colon to resign would have stopped a payout shows how off kilter from reality they still are!….
Speaking of being off kilter is this one we were made aware of in the past few days… for their upcoming Sunday night meeting…(Nov. 18th) ….the first meeting since last May they have invited a featured speaker… Commissioner Chris Vincent! …Yep, former Commissioner Jim Silverstone's 2010 opponent! ….Now we know these are his constituents and he must as a commissioner make himself available to them …but really …at this CIC meeting?… How odd it is when you recall that he ran and won on the very major Colon issue they are still touting as wrong!… How can they come up with their "slate" of candidates or have real discussion as a PAC with him in the room at this meeting that is two days before the time for filing runs out?…Perhaps there will be a quick early Q & A and then he will be escorted out of the club… For Comm. Vincent the question is…how's this gonna go over with his UOT pals after the fact?… WOW!….
Here's The Scoop …. Good To Know … One Rabbit Won't Be On The LBTS 2012 Municipal Playbill ….
HE'S NOT JUMPING OUT TO RUN IN 2012 ….
Dear Readers… below is an email this writer received first thing this morning… as requested I am posting it in its entirety … I do find it rather amusing though that the former Commissioner states my opinions are seen as attacks and then proceeds to do just that himself ….but that was expected by this writer after reading the revisionist history contained in the updated history category of the CIC website which states the CIC and their 2010 slate were the "victims" portrayed as "attackers" by their opposition thus they lost the race by a landslide!…. It did not pass the smell test then and certainly does not now!… In any event we now know that the CIC has one less rabbit in its playbook for 2012!….
Please feel free to post the following.
I was informed and read your latest opinion post on your public blog regarding myself and a member of my family. If you had the decency to contact me, I would be more then happy to tell you that I am not running for office. I've been telling everyone who has asked the same. Please keep in mind I'm no longer a public figure.
There are others, like myself, with opinions. I think your would agree its best to have input from as many people as possible. But as before, you crossed a line with yours. A line I choose not to cross. My personal life and business has suffered due to your public postings.
What I wrote is what I've always believed. The town's mission statement and in all the articles I wrote for in the By-The-Sea Times, you will find a clear pattern. Please don't bother to respond to this because you have a pattern of taking certain things out of context without checking all the facts, which means at the least checking with the source. By the way, I made the motion, with the help of Mr. Thompson, which resulted in the towns 1st decrease in its millage rate.
I will not debating this issue with you as it's my opinion what you are seeking is attention. As I wrote, I will not personally attack anyone nor will I respond to the same. It's my opinion this is what's keeping the town divided. I simply choose not to participate.
What I think is important is to get as many people to think and to discuss what is happening in town without the fear of being personally attacked via a public form. This has become the major deterrent keeping people away from getting involved and thus a disservice to all. It's more beneficial to hear both sides of an issue then to hear only one side.
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David Byrne's new album, American Utopia, is out March 9 and his short East Coast tour, where he's testing out his new stage show — his most ambitious since Stop Making Sense — happens right around the same time. For everyone else, he's just announced a world tour which picks up right after those East Coast dates and has him out through the summer.
There is still no NYC date for the tour…maybe Panorama festival (which hasn't announced their 2018 lineup yet). We shall see. All tour dates are listed, along with a stream of his new single "Everybody's Coming to My House," below.


The College is divided into three sub-schools – Junior School, Middle School and Senior School. While each section of the College has its own characteristics, the sub-schools work very closely together. The College Executive and Leadership Teams represent staff from Kindergarten – Year Twelve. Student Leaders from all sections of the College also work together.


The first 'season' of Mars, if nothing else, was an important testing ground. For all involved, it was the first time we'd ever created anything of the sort. We had no real experience in film making, as much as I have a little experience behind the camera, so for a lot of the early episodes we were working with what we thought we knew.
As we went on, we became more elaborate with what we were shooting. Early episodes were shot using a webcam, as we didn't have a camera on us (though the original concept was to have the two conversing entirely on Skype).
Unfortunately, we didn't get to all the things we wanted to film, but that's sometimes the way it goes. These episodes exist as a reminder of what we started with, where we came from, and where we will go next having experienced the joy of creative birth … so to speak.
Check out each episode as they were, and be on the lookout for the 'Mars Redux' episode to get a glimpse of what we want to do moving forward.


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Dailymotion Teams Up with Haymarket's FourFourTwo, Expanding its Roster of Premium Content Partners
New Partnership Brings the Original Content From the UK's Favourite Football Monthly to the Dailymotion Platform
LONDON—Feb. 15, 2018—Dailymotion, the leading destination for video discovery and exploration, has announced a syndication partnership with the world's leading football magazine brand, FourFourTwo.Launched in 1994, FourFourTwo, part of Haymarket Media Group, is the ultimate destination for interviews, insights, and analysis among the world's most fervent fans.
As an official syndication partner, FourFourTwo will distribute its original video content—including player interviews, how to's, documentaries, and more—to Dailymotion's expansive content platform, available via mobile app, OTT,and desktop, and to its global audience of sports enthusiasts.
To kick off the partnership, FourFourTwo will showcase its roster of documentaries, including "Messi: The Moments That Made Me," "Neymar: Making of a Superstar," and "Gabriel Jesus: My Path To Greatness." The announcementis part of a broader digital strategy by FourFourTwo to bring its football expertise and compelling online videos to audiences no matter where they choose to experience them.
"FourFourTwo has always celebrated the best of football, taking our global audience of football connoisseurs behind football's velvet rope with the unrivalled access we get to the game's biggest players and clubs – it's what has made us the most popular football magazine brand on the planet for over two decades ," said Andy Jackson, Global Brand Director at Haymarket. "Our premium video content is the most recent extension of the brand and an area where we're always looking for complementary partnerships. To that end we're delighted to add Dailymotion as a new video platform to reach more football fans who we know will love our content."
The Dailymotion video discovery platform empowers a global community of entertainment-seekers to explore the web's best video content from premium creators and publishers across four key categories: sports, news, music, and entertainment. Additional syndication partners include The Guardian, VICE, BBC News, beIN SPORTS, Aardman Animations, CNN International, LBC, Six Nations Rugby, COPA90, Mixmag, and more.
"We're pleased to bring FourFourTwo's original video content to our global audience of sports enthusiasts, and specifically, to passionate football fans who want to discover new videos about the sport they love," said Gareth Mugford, Head of Content at Dailymotion UK.
The Dailymotion mobile app is available in the UK on iOS (Apple Store) and Android (Google Play). View the desktop experience here.
View FourFourTwo's channel on Dailymotion at www.dailymotion.com/FourFourTwo
About Dailymotion:
Dailymotion is the video platform for discovering the events and ideas that keep the world surprising and diverse on four main topics: news, sports, music, and entertainment, as well as comedy skits, political debates, fashion shows, gaming live-streams and more. Launched in 2005, Dailymotion commands a global audience of 300 million entertainment-seekers who frequent the site and its dedicated mobile experience to surface the most relevant professional video content based on their unique tastes and interests. Dailymotion is owned by Vivendi, a Paris-based multinational media company. For more information, visit www.dailymotion.com.
About FourFourTwo:
Launched in 1994, FourFourTwo is the world's biggest football magazine, published in 17 markets, with a digital portfolio that includes an iPad and iPhone magazine app, a website offering advice on playing the game better, and a global website. The publication is owned by Haymarket Media.
FourFourTwo's mission is to offer our intelligent, international audience access to the game's biggest names, insightful analysis, and a bit of a giggle. We unashamedly love this game and we hope that our coverage reflects that. Learn more at https://www.fourfourtwo.com/.
Paul Banks
Marketing, Dailymotion UK
p.banks@dailymotion.com
Director of Communications, Haymarket Media Group
chris.taylor@haymarket.com


The mission of Faith Church is to be a worshipping community of grace impacting Frederick and the world with the transforming message of the grace of Christ.
I. Reformed – Faith is a "reformed" body of believers seeking to live out the Christian life mindful of God's sovereign grace. To that end, we hold to the tenets of the protestant reformation: Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Solus Christus, and Soli Deo Gloria.
Worshiping – Faith is a body of believers actively seeking to encourage the earnest worship of God, in every aspect of life both private and corporate, through joyful, vibrant and weighty engagement with God in a gracious, life-changing communion. The worship of God is a whole life endeavor.
Praying – Faith is a body of believers seeking to say with the disciples, "Lord, teach us to pray…" (Luke 11) in order that we would grow in intimacy with Christ and each other, fostering fervent, fruitful and consistent prayer both privately and corporately.
Discipling – Faith is a community of saints seeking earnestly to be faithful to the Lord's command to make disciples (Matthew 28:19). Discipleship is the progressive process of being transformed into the image and likeness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:9-10; Romans 12:1-2).
Fellowshiping – Faith is a community of saints that come together to encourage, strengthen, admonish and build one another up in order to contend for the Faith and be a faithful witness (Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 2:44-47; Jude 3; 1 Corinthians 12).
Serving – Faith as a body desires to help every one discover and use their gifts to help meet the spiritual and social needs both inside and outside the Church. We do this by offering our time, treasure and talents to love, accept, and care for others locally and around the world. Following the example of the elders and deacons, members are encouraged to minister to the needs of "the whole person," spiritual, emotional, and physical. The Lord requires us "to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8). We do this by sharing Christ's love locally, regionally, and internationally.
Welcoming – Often people are reticent to enter a church because they believe it is filled with folks who think they are better than anyone else. The truth is all have sinned (Romans 3:23) and no one has any room to boast (Ephesians. 2:9). Christ died for all, not just for those who seem to have their act together! We desire for everyone to feel welcome in our church, knowing that we all come to God in the same state – as sinners incapable of rescuing ourselves and in total need of a Savior.
Caring – As a Presbyterian church we seek to care for our members through the oversight of elders and the service of deacons. Care is love in action. We love one another by caring, nurturing, and encouraging one another toward maturity in Christ.


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The Physicians Foundation, a non-profit organization, published a survey finding that the lack of a permanent solution to Medicare's Sustainable Growth Rate has caused more physician practices to consider moving to a "concierge" or direct pay model.
The Physicians Foundation, in a report titled "A Survey of America's Physicians: Practice Patterns and Perspectives," queried nearly 14,000 doctors who were asked about the future of their medical practice in light of possible changes in payor policies, including Medicare and Medicaid. Among the physicians who own their practices, nearly 10% indicated they were moving toward eliminating insurance company "middlemen" by providing concierge or direct pay services to patients.
Concierge medicine generally takes on one of two types of business models. The first model seeks to provide patients with services, in addition to those reimbursed by the payor, that are considered an added benefit, or a luxury, in exchange for a monthly fee. In this model, the patient might be provided routine free services, e.g., one x-ray per month, and priority scheduling. The second model eliminates the payor altogether for a higher monthly fee in exchange for certain types of medical services. This second model resembles a mobile phone plan.
Each model of concierge medicine brings operational and regulatory challenges. For instance, payors scrutinize the first model under the argument that the monthly fee is an inappropriate charge for services already paid by the payor. Governmental payors may move for severe penalties for violating the related provisions. The second model may require the provider to terminate all contracts with payors, which could potentially distance certain referring physicians and patients. Regardless of the chosen model, the operational and regulatory challenges should be considered seriously, and with the aid of professionals.
In March 2010 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") established the Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol ("SRDP") for disclosures of violations of the Stark Law, which prohibits physicians from referring Medicare beneficiaries for designated health services to entities with which they have a financial relationship, unless an exception applies.


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SAN ANTONIO - Wyatt Smith scored a pair of power-play goals as the San Antonio Rampage beat the Toronto Marlies 5-3 in American Hockey League action Monday.
David Spina also scored two goals, including a short-handed empty-netter, and added an assist. Joel Perrault added a goal and an assist for the Rampage (18-26-0-1).
Bates Battaglia, Robbie Earl and Mark Bell replied for Toronto (21-16-1-5).
Josh Tordjman made 31 saves for the Rampage while Justin Pogge stopped 40 shots for the Marlies.


With Windows 7, IT shops now have a desktop operating system they can look forward to, plus, they gain a handful of administration tools. See more articles related to Windows 7 adoption and migration, application compatibility, and security.
Microsoft Corp. officially launched Windows 7 this week, giving Windows shops that skipped Vista a desktop operating system they will actually want to deploy.
Many IT administrators avoided Vista because of real or perceived issues, so when they bought new machines, they downgraded to XP, said Michael Cherry, an analyst at Kirkland, Wash.-based independent analyst firm Directions on Microsoft.
"Now they can buy both the latest hardware and the latest supported OS from Microsoft," Cherry said. "Microsoft had to ship an OS that customers would buy. They have done this [with Windows 7]."
XP shops might delay upgrading because Windows 7 requires a clean install and possibly new hardware, since it requires more CPU power, memory and disk space than XP. Application compatibility won't be an issue the way it was with Vista because Windows 7 includes XP Mode, but XP Mode also requires additional disk space.
Vista shops could be quicker to upgrade to Windows 7 because Microsoft corrected many of the Vista annoyances in Windows 7, and those users have a smooth upgrade path.
Still, most IT pros will take their usual conservative approach to an OS migration. In fact, the majority won't deploy Windows 7 until six months after its release, according to the 2009 Windows Purchasing Intentions Survey conducted by SearchWindowsServer.com. In that survey of over 800 IT professionals, 35% of respondents said they have no immediate plans to move to Windows 7.
IT shops that do move to Windows 7 immediately will have 18 months to downgrade to previous versions of Windows.
When IT administrators are ready to roll out Windows 7, they will gain a number of features tied to Windows Server 2008 R2, which was also released this week. These include BrancheCache, which gives workers at remote branches better access to data, and DirectAccess, which gives clients access to corporate networks without a VPN connection.
Windows 7 also includes enhanced administrative controls, such as BitLocker, which lets administrators encrypt and set policies for removable drives. also In addition, it includes AppLocker, a tool in Windows 7 that lets IT administrators choose which applications can be used by which users and on which machines. It also includes a more robust Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool set.
Windows 7's estimated retail pricing for upgrades is $119.99 for Windows 7 Home Premium, $199.99 for Professional and $219.99 for Ultimate.
IT shops have 18 months after Windows 7's launch to downgrade to previous Windows versions.
Microsoft released a second beta of its deployment toolkit for IT administrators looking at Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 adoption.
Windows enterprises running Microsoft Vista will likely embrace Windows 7 quickly, but IT managers still on XP will stay loyal as long as they can.
Windows Vista and XP users get the same Software Assurance promo deals for Windows 7. The cost of new hardware is also an issue for some IT pros upgrading to Windows 7.
If you have Windows 7 upgrade questions and concerns, you're not alone. Brien Posey weighs in on recently asked questions from SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com readers.
Enterprises running Windows XP are budget-conscious and will put off Windows 7 upgrades for as long as they can. But running an 8-year-old OS comes at a cost.
Are you ready to migrate to Windows 7?
Windows 7's features can greatly benefit your organization. Therefore, the question is not if you should upgrade to Microsoft's newest operating system, but when.
While Windows 7 won't be difficult for users and administrators familiar with Vista to learn, power users and admins used to Windows XP will find this conversion guide helpful.
Your Windows XP applications may not be compatible with Windows 7, but there are ways to make them work.
General availability for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 is just around the corner, and while most organizations won't upgrade to both at the same time, there are compelling reasons to run them together. IT author, speaker and consultant Greg Shields discusses some reasons to use the two new operating systems in tandem and shares some of his favorite Windows 2008 R2 features.
Windows 7 offers new features and improvements intended to entice business users.
If you plan to upgrade to Windows 7 soon, you may want to download Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2009 R2, due out in late October.
The Windows Automated Installation Kit has been revised to ease deployments of Windows 7, and it includes a new command-line tool to manage desktop images.
Desktop image management once required multiple Microsoft tools. The Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool in Windows 7 can help with tasks such as adding device drivers.
Microsoft has made it easier to deploy custom desktop images with a feature in Windows Server 2009 R2 that allows you to convert a.WIM file to a virtual hard drive file.
Microsoft will follow its Windows 7 launch this week with a new version of its Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) that includes an App-V service pack.
Windows 7 can help organizations manage their power consumption. Learn how to use power management reports, workstation settings and group policy settings to save energy and money.
Windows 7 is proving to be faster and more stable than its predecessor, but how does it measure up in security tests?
Ensure the continued security of your Windows XP systems by setting up Windows security standards, processes and guidelines long before upgrading to Windows 7.
This excerpt from Microsoft Windows 7 Unleashed dissects Windows 7 security, providing tips on protecting your PC from computer hackers to advice on managing Windows Firewall.
Let us know what you think about this story; email Bridget Botelho, News Writer.


I've known Kriegisch Martial Arts for many years. Great people and a wonderful business.
My son has gained confidence and has really learned what it means to have goals and to reach them because of the time Sensei has taken to go over things with the class. Sensei and Miss Grace give the students the tools they need and then encourage the students to use them!
Sensei and Miss Grace present practical, traditional martial arts that emphasize physical and personal development at all levels. The dojo atmosphere is like a family -- there is a level of involvement from existing students and instructors that is difficult to emulate in other facilities.
So here I am -- a kickboxing, karate student. What has it done for me? The best parts -- I used to get up in the middle of the night with aches and pains. Now, I may have temporary soreness after a hard work-out, but I sleep through the night! My energy level is WAY up and I am amazed at the increase in my range of motion. My arthritis is much more manageable and my latest lab work was all at normal levels. Is it hard work that requires dedication? Yes, indeed! But the Kriegisch's are truly interested in helping me build a better me. Look out world -- here I come!