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You can afford to theorize your arse off cause it´s a warm, round, protected, cozy arse. Others don´t have that luxury and need to make those snap judgements you so decry. When the house you are in is on fire, you don´t pause to contemplate how it started, how long it might burn, where you´ll go once you get outside, if you get outside at all cause you´re standing around asking stupid questions...stupid under the circumstances...or what the weather is like outside and if you might catch cold...or if the house you run to next might not also catch fire and then what would you do, was it your fault the fire started and what about your childhood may have caused you to start a fire in your own house, and what are the etiological implications of running from one burning house, or bush, to another.
The sane person NOT still writing essays from the warmth of ignorance and inexperience, just gets the hell out of the fire.
You go on and on about how you just can´t have a meaningful discussion around here.,..that there are soooo many things you are just aching to talk about...to share ideas and the rest of it. Yet in every post you harp on the same theme...if it isn´t about Fred this, it´s about Fred that. If it isn´t to tell me to go to Iraq and then say "AHA!" when I wont go...it´s to tell me that I wont allow free and open discussion. And ALL of this is because your little Christian fanny is smarting from the lashes and lacerations I have inflicted on it...things you know you can´t possibly deal with in any other way than to seek to discredit the man saying them because he wont take travel tips from you.
: You can afford to theorize your arse off cause it´s a warm, round, protected, cozy arse. Others don´t have that luxury and need to make those snap judgements you so decry. When the house you are in is on fire, you don´t pause to contemplate how it started, how long it might burn, where you´ll go once you get outside, if you get outside at all cause you´re standing around asking stupid questions...stupid under the circumstances...or what the weather is like outside and if you might catch cold...or if the house you run to next might not also catch fire and then what would you do, was it your fault the fire started and what about your childhood may have caused you to start a fire in your own house, and what are the etiological implications of running from one burning house, or bush, to another. : The sane person NOT still writing essays from the warmth of ignorance and inexperience, just gets the hell out of the fire. : You go on and on about how you just can´t have a meaningful discussion around here.,..that there are soooo many things you are just aching to talk about...to share ideas and the rest of it. Yet in every post you harp on the same theme...if it isn´t about Fred this, it´s about Fred that. If it isn´t to tell me to go to Iraq and then say "AHA!" when I wont go...it´s to tell me that I wont allow free and open discussion. And ALL of this is because your little Christian fanny is smarting from the lashes and lacerations I have inflicted on it...things you know you can´t possibly deal with in any other way than to seek to discredit the man saying them because he wont take travel tips from you. : Bore.


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WAS LORD PENTLAND AN "EMINENT GURDJIEFFIAN"?
JOHN ROBERT COLOMBO REVIEWS
JAMES MOORE
JAMES MOORE'S NEW BOOK
I distinctly remember the sensation that I experienced when I first saw in print the name "Lord Pentland." What I sensed was a loftiness of person and of purpose. What I felt was the emotion of being wafted away from my usual, classless moorings: "Whoever is this fellow?" What I entertained was an heretical thought upon seeing his name in the context of the Work: "Was an English lord actually chosen by Mr. Gurdjieff to head the Work in America?"
I was late in the game. I first encountered the name and title in the early 1960s in the pages of a newly published book of radio talks. Its table of contents listed the contributors of talks and interviews broadcast on Pacifica Radio in California. I have long forgotten the names of the other contributors to this series of addresses, all of them public intellectuals familiar to me at the time. But I remember the name of this English baron who was completely unknown to me at that time. Curious!
I never met Lord Pentland or Henry John Sinclair or just plain John Sinclair, of course, but over the decades I have met with groups of men and women who knew him, attended his talks, and studied under him. They were unanimous in their admiration and respect for the man. I would ask each in turn, "What was his dominant characteristic? Why was he so admired and respected? What made him a dedicated teacher or leader?" People seemed to like the man but there was seldom a feature, chief or not, which I could identify or with which I could identify.
After all, the photographs of the man that I saw reproduced in public print, or at least those taken during his later years, showed a gaunt figure of a man with steel-rimmed glasses and querulous eyes. I once wrote, "To judge by photographs, John Pentland was a cadaverous figure of a man, toweringly tall, with skeletal skull, bushy eyebrows, and beady eyes. He resembles an ascetic, say a Cistercian monk …. "
As well, he seemed quite forbidding, almost formidable (if not slightly comic or ironic). I never could discover what psychological feature or features were so impressive, though every once in a while someone would glance around and mumble about the man's patrician bearing, the slight condescension in his attitude and manner, etc. But then some people are never satisfied; they will accept the Sermon on the Mount only if delivered by Jesus Christ in person.
Over the years I watched out for references to Lord Pentland in the literature of the Work, especially in the "Gurdjieff Review." I bought and read a copy of the book "Exchanges Within" which is subtitled "Questions from Everyday Life Selected from Gurdjieff Group Meetings with John Pentland in California, 1955-1984." It was published by Continuum in 1977, and its prose captured some of the qualities of the man, which I take to be a general thoughtfulness or mindfulness coupled with directness and authority.
I found his manner of writing and speaking to be more elusive than evasive, and to this day his prose, whether transcriptions of the talks or of the sessions of questions and answers, continues to remind me of the opaque styles of J. Krishnamurti and Rudolf Steiner. The opacity could be that of some level of being: a disembodied intelligence, perhaps. The texts of the talks themselves read like … radio scripts.
The other day I checked Wikipedia's entry and I learned a little about the man Henry John Sinclair, but next to nothing about his personality and purpose, his mission and message. He was born in 1907, but where? (The biography says London.) He died in 1984, but where? (The biography says New York City.) He was the 2nd Baron Pentland and a man of means; his wife Lucy was also titled and well-to-do. His daughter, son-in-law, and their child are contributors to the Work.
In the 1930s and 1940s he worked with P.D. Ouspensky in London, and in 1948 he spent about nine months with Mr. Gurdjieff in Paris, who thereupon appointed him to lead the work in America. ("America" means the United States; while he did visit Canada, it was for business meetings in Toronto before he had met Mr. Gurdjieff and for a visit to the rodeo in Calgary afterwards.)
At one point he worked out of an office in Rockefeller Center, representing British-American commercial interests, like an earlier neighbour, spymaster Sir William Stephenson (known as "the Quiet Canadian" before turning garrulous and acquiring the title "the Man Called Intrepid"). I recall reading a warm and memorable description of Lord Pentland at work in his office. The account was written by the youthful William Patrick Patterson who visited the baron there, was much impressed with the man, and studied under him for all of eleven years, before finding another mentor. Patterson went on to establish the Gurdjieff Studies Program and describes himself to this day as a student of Lord Pentland.
Lord Pentland served as president of the Gurdjieff Foundation from its inception in 1953 to his death in 1984, and also as president of the Gurdjieff Foundation of California from its inception in 1955 to his death. He also served as executive editor of Far West Editions from 1969 to his death. I sense that the year of his death marked the end of a phase of the Work in America, as phases of the Work in France and the rest of Europe and the United Kingdom were marked by the death in 1990 of Madame de Salzmann and eleven years later that of her son Michel de Salzmann.
Talks delivered by Lord Pentland at Esalen and on the campuses of American colleges and universities were delivered alike to veteran students and newcomers to the Work and printed in semi-limited editions. In print they seem somewhat abstract or at least abstracted from experience. Indeed, I reviewed three of these publications and summarized their contents for readers of this blog in 2008, where they remain archived for reading or reference.
I have gone into all this detail – peeks at Lord Pentland from a distance – for the reason that many if not most readers of this review will share experiences similar to mine, being one or two steps removed from the man and the manner. Not everyone in the Work has had a first-hand experience of the man. Savour those experiences and conceptions of the man before encountering him in relief in the pages of James Moore's biography, which has a four-word title: "Eminent Gurdjieffians: Lord Pentland."
This biography is a handsome volume published by Gurdjieff Studies Ltd. in England. The website is < www . gurdjieff . org. uk >. The book has an attractive dust jacket (designed by Linda Edmonds), card covers, matching coloured endsheets, and well-designed pages which measure 6″ x 9.5″ and which run from xx to 108. There are eighteen black-and-white illustrations. There is also a nominal index (i.e., restricted to personal names, not places or references) and a bibliography best described as sketchy. I wish the pages had been stitched rather than "perfect bound," i.e., glued, but there are headbands, and the pages once opened almost lie flat on their own. It is a nice edition to hold and to read.
But before I do review its contents, I want to comment on the first two words of the book's title: "Eminent Gurdjieffians." Serious readers will catch the significance of the word "eminent," which was not coined by Lytton Strachey but was certainly trademarked by him. "Eminent Victorians" is the title of this influential composite biography of four leading figures in Victorian England (Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Matthew Arnold, and General Gordon).
The lady and the three gentlemen were and are indeed "eminent," though not necessarily pre-eminent for reasons of morality. The book's appearance in 1918 coincided with the end of the Great War, and as the latter dealt the deathblow to the Kaiser's designs on Europe, the former ended the idolatry and exposed the morality of leading public figures in Queen Victoria's England.
Today, "Eminent Victorians" would be regarded as a hatchet-job, but for the fact that Strachey wrote well, researched deeply, and refused to moralize. Indeed, the composite biography appealed to the sceptical Bertrand Russell who read it while imprisoned for civil disobedience. In a letter he described the literary work in these words: "It is brilliant, delicious, exquisitely civilized."
Do Lord Russell's words describe the book at hand? I will answer that question but first here is another digression. The digression concerns the author James Moore. His entry in Wikipedia and his own detailed and informative website < www . jamesmoore . org . uk > are so interesting that I could write about the author at some length. Instead, I will write concisely and somewhat cursorily.
Moore, born in Cornwall in 1929, seems to be something of an autodidact, but one who worked with the Admiralty until retirement in 1980, who holds fellowships in at least two Royal Societies, and who is the author of four books of substance and many articles of importance which have appeared in serious journals and as entries in encyclopedias.
As for his Work experience, he studied with Henriette H. Lannes from 1957 to 1978, and thereafter with Henri Tracol and Maurice Desselle. He was closely associated with the Gurdjieff Society in London from 1981 to 1994 when, it seems, he was expelled, if that is the word to use, though "excommunicated" is the one that he himself prefers. (Query: Do Gurdjieffians "shun" like Mormons?) That might be the second-best thing that has ever happened to him, his induction into the Work being the first; the jury is still out on that. Anyway, he renewed himself as an independent scholar and presumably as an independent Gurdjieffian, his status to this day.
I have read his four books: "Gurdjieff and Mansfield" (1980), "Gurdjieff: The Anatomy of a Myth" (1991), "Gurdjieffian Confessions: A Self Remembered" (2005), and now "Eminent Gurdjieffians: Lord Pentland" (2011). His chef d'oeuvre is the second of these books, a biography rivalled only by John Beekman Taylor's "Gurdjieff: A New Life" (2009), a sturdy and substantial work. I am still divided on the merits of the third of these books, as it adopts the tone of the tabloid press in its whining and winging, though as a human document it is full of fascinating detail.
If anyone in the Work is in a position to write short biographies of Work personalities and their essences, it is James Moore. On an earlier occasion I referred to this biographer as a precisian, an uncommon proper noun for someone who is strict and precise in observing the rules, his own or others'. I suspect that he gives a lot of thought before writing down a word. He is as stylish and exacting as Flaubert, who, it is said, worried so much over his prose that he would spend a morning inserting a comma followed by an afternoon erasing it. Moore is a writer who has to be read closely, and watched.
I have the feeling – it is an idea, really; perhaps a dream – that "Eminent Gurdjieffians" marks the first volume in a series, a series that may set a high watermark for scholarship in the literature of the Work. Such a series is long overdue. Where is there a short biography of Sophie Grigorievna Volochine (aka Madame Ouspensky)? Or a long biography of Jeanne Allemand (aka Madame de Salzmann)? Perhaps these and other biographies are waiting in the wings.
Yet in these pages Moore writes, plangently, "This book is my literary swan-song." If so, it is sad news. Earlier I quoted Bertrand Russell's words about Lytton Strachey's book: "brilliant, delicious, exquisitely civilized." Do these words apply to Moore and this book? Yes and no is the short answer. The long answer follows.
Moore writes with a stylistic brilliance that is coruscating and hence sometimes blinding. His prose is delicious in the sense that the reader wants to consume more and more pages, though with full knowledge that some passages are going to be hard to digest. But is the work "exquisitely civilized"? The author is certainly a cultured man, but I would not immediately describe him as civilized, at least in terms of what he has written here. He is very hard on his subject and for these reasons one would have to read between the lines.
There is a telling anecdote about a beautiful but impressionable society lady who one day accepted a luncheon invitation from W.E. Gladstone. Asked about the experience, she replied, "I realize that I was in the presence of the most brilliant man in all of England." The next day she lunched with Benjamin Disraeli. Asked how that lunch had gone, she replied, "I realize that I am the most brilliant woman in all of England." Reading Moore's prose I feel that Moore is the most brilliant writer in all of England.
He monopolizes his subject, but to demonstrate this I would have to lead the reader through the book page by page to review Pentland's life and that would take a great many pages (or "screens"). It is an interesting life that he led, but not a very convincing one, at least to the degree that Pentland was a late developer, and it begs the question whether he developed at all; that makes Moore's task all the harder.
Medical historian Michael Bliss had the same problem as Moore when he wrote the now-standard biography of Sir William Osler, the clinician and Regius Professor of Medicine, who had no secrets, no scandals, and no enemies. That presents a problem. How does a biographer make decency attractive in its own right? Instead of pursuing this line of inquiry, I will make a few general points.
* Moore devotes no pages at all to Pentland's talks and interviews, even those that were published in "Exchanges Within." So the subject's "take" on the Work is not discussed. Pentland presided over an interesting period in the evolution of the Work – what with the introduction of all of those "sittings" – but while they are mentioned, they are certainly not considered in any detail.
* Moore has hardly anything of an interpretive nature to say about the appeal of P.D. Ouspensky's "system" to Pentland. There is no speculation as to what Mr. Gurdjieff saw in Pentland's spirit, mind, or manner. Possibly what he saw in his "American lieutenant" was a respectable man with the ability to relate to men and women on all social levels, which it seems is what Pentland did do.
* Moore devotes no paragraphs at all to Pentland's business interests, a point he himself makes, as if to exculpate himself. These details would be of some social and intellectual interest. His "war record" seems to be one of evasion rather than duty, but that is not conclusively shown.
* Moore devotes no sentences at all to interpreting the man's psychology. I am not now referring to "the psychology of man's possible evolution" but to the dynamics of the man's personality, his image of himself. For this reason the biography seems to me to be pre-Freudian: the subject is more a mannikin than a man in Moore's hands.
* Moore seems uncomfortable dealing with the characteristics of the English class system, both its strengths and its weaknesses. Whenever possible he brings Gilbert Harding into the narrative. I found this interesting, but only because I have long been curious about this English broadcaster and polemicist (who spent some time making mischief in Toronto); Moore is always about to compare and contrast the two men whose lives seem to have been lived at cross-purposes.
* Moore might see himself as a social historian, offering brief histories of the decades. For instance, I learned that the year 1957 "was in some senses a funny year. Jack Kerouac published "On the Road"; Samuel Beckett's "Endgame" was translated into Eskimo and staged in a Perspex igloo …. " Fascinating tidbits, à la John Dos Passos, but hardly part of Pentland's world. For a short book, it is long on potted history.
* Moore is a careful researcher. I spotted no errors of consequence; two inconsequential ones are the spelling of the New Brunswick port where Madame Ouspensky disembarked (it is Saint John not St. John's, New Brunswick); and the indecision as whether or not to hyphenate Rodney Collin-Smith's name.
* Moore is good on the dissection of imagery. He offers a brilliant comparison of Pentland's gaunt appearance with that of the elderly farmer in Grant Wood's classic painting "American Gothic." He also comments on the surprising photograph taken by Dushka Howarth which catches Pentland and Mr. Gurdjieff at lunch at a roadside café in 1949, the baron gazing into the distance, the "teacher of dance" digging into the food before him.
* In dealing with that photograph, I believe Moore tips his hand when he describes Pentland in terms of his "depthless earnestness." These two words might well be his final insight into the man and interpretation of his contribution to the development of the Work. It is an most revealing phrase.
Earlier I mentioned in passing that I had no occasion to meet Lord Pentland. In the introductory pages of this book, Moore mentions that he did meet this "eminent Gurdjieffian," once, almost accidentally, long before the notion of writing the man's biography occurred to him. After reading his book, I feel that had I had an occasion to meet Pentland, I too might – like Moore – sense the man's "depthless earnestness."
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Bubba and Earl were driving down the road, drinking a couple of bottles of Bud. The passenger, Bubba, said, "Looky thar up ahead, Earl, it's a po-lice roadblock! We're gonna get busted fer drinkin' these here beers!"
"Don't worry, Bubba," Earl said. "We'll just pull over and finish drinkin' these beers, peel off the labels, stick them on our foreheads, and throw the bottles under the seat."
"Just let me do the talkin', Okay?" said Earl.
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CHRISTOPHER MCNALL SUCCEEDS IN £6.7m CORPORATION TAX APPEAL…
Dr Christopher McNall of 18 St John Street succeeds in £6.7m corporation tax appeal.
In its decision in WilHunter UK, Judge Charles Hellier found that the payment of a contract release fee in relation to a North Sea oil rig was a payment made 'in connection with' oil related activities and was therefore taxable. Christopher McNall appeared for HMRC. Kevin Prosser QC appeared for the appellant taxpayer.
See released decision here: https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKFTT/TC/2021/TC08211.pdf
Dr Christopher McNall is the only barrister in the North of England recommended for work in Agricultural Law in the latest edition of The Legal 500.
Christopher specialises in disputes about tenanted and freehold farms and land (and especially agricultural tenancies under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986), taxation (especially of agricultural land), proprietary estoppel, and inheritance.
He has appeared in many leading agricultural and tax cases in the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the Agricultural Lands Tribunal, and the First-tier Tribunal. He is Chairperson of the Agricultural Lands Tribunal for Wales, a Deputy District Judge, and a fee-paid Judge of the Tax and Property Chambers of the First-tier Tribunal.
Christopher was Consultant Editor for the 'Agricultural Holdings and Allotments' title in the 2018 edition of Halsbury's Laws of England and writes the 'View from the Bar' column for the Agricultural and Rural Affairs section of Practical Law. His book, 'A Practical Guide to Agricultural Law and Tenancies', was published recently.
For more information on Christopher McNall please contact a member of our Business and Property Clerking Team on 0161 278 8261 or email businessproperty@18sjs.com


With the shift from film to digital, a new view of the future of cinematography has emerged. Today's successful cinematographer must be equal parts artist, technician, and business-person. The cinematographer needs to master the arts of lighting, composition, framing and other aesthetic considerations, as well as the technology of digital cameras, recorders, and workflows, and must know how to choose the right tools (within their budget) to get the job done. David Stump's Digital Cinematography focusses primarily on the tools and technology of the trade, looking at how digital cameras work, the ramifications of choosing one camera versus another, and how those choices help creative cinematographers to tell a story.
This book empowers you to both correctly choose the right camera and workflow for your project from today's incredibly varied options, as well as understand the ins and outs of implementing those options. Stump sheds a light on the confusing advantages and disadvantages of shooting theatrical features using digital technology and what it can or can't do.
If you aspire to be a successful cinematographer in this new digital age, or if you already are a working cinematographer in need of a resource to help you stay on top of your game, this is a must-read book.
"David Stump shares decades of sage experience, knowledge, and expertise in cinematography and the filmmaking process. Including insight from various notables in respective fields, Digital Cinematography is an important, engaging book essential to understanding existing theory, tools, and applications for the aspiring and working cinematographer, filmmaker, and those interested in how and what we see."
David Stump, ASC has worked on numerous motion pictures and television productions as Director of Photography, as Visual Effects Director of Photography, and as a Visual Effects Supervisor, garnering Emmy nominations and an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement. A member of the Producer's Guild of America (PGA), the Visual Effects Society (VES), the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE), the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), Stump has worked in Digital Visual Effects for over 25 years, since the advent of Computer Generated Images for film. In 2001 he was accepted for full membership into the American Society of Cinematographers, where he is currently chairman of the Camera and Metadata Subcommittees of the ASC Technical Committee.


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Real Housewives: The Game review
By Pete Davison
Bravo's The Real Housewives TV franchise now has an official Facebook adaptation. Developed by Eyes Wide Games, the title is a social simulation that casts players in the role of a new girl in New York and tasks them with cultivating relationships, generating buzz and becoming one of the most successful, popular women on The Big Apple's party circuit.
Upon starting the game for the first time, players are invited to create their (female-only) avatar and dress them in a small selection of outfits. Rather than selecting individual facial features and skin tones, players are forced to choose between an array of preset looks, somewhat limiting customizability — though there is a good array of different hairstyles, skin tones and even ages available, with two "Golden Girls"-style avatars available for those who wish to represent themselves as a more mature new face on the scene.
Once into the game proper, the player is given an initial tutorial in how to move around and interact with people — though the tutorial doesn't really explain how the game actually works, just how to do several different actions. When the tutorial is over, the player is presented with a series of quests, each of which has a number of prerequisites before it is possible to begin. These could be a certain number of style, buzz, bliss or attitude stat points, which may be built up by visiting various locations around the city (or purchases using hard currency); a particular "friendship" value with one of the titular Housewives (who are based on the TV show's "…Of New York City" variant); a particular minimum experience level; or a combination of these factors. Once a quest begins, the player is shepherded through a linear series of objectives such as mingling with partygoers or trying to impress specific people.
The game's "social" system is where the bulk of gameplay takes place, and it is also Real Housewives' most distinctive, unusual feature. Upon arriving at a location, the player's outfit is judged as to whether or not it is "appropriate" to the event in question, and bonuses awarded if it is — though one outfit's bonus may only be used every four hours. When engaging in conversation with another character, the player has the choice of several "approaches" to take in the interaction, and choosing the "correct" approach to a particular character will help them to build up a "charm" meter. Filling this meter provides players with a significant bonus, but is rather difficult to do. Players may also elect to "turn on the charm," which nets bigger boosts in the charm meter for correct responses but larger penalties if incorrect. Given the seemingly arbitrary nature of most characters' personalities, this doesn't work as well as it could — some simple cues as to what sort of person the character is would be helpful before choosing how to approach them. The game would also benefit from a tutorial explaining in more detail how the "Confrontation" system works, as at present it is up to players to figure out what a gradually-filling unmarked meter on the screen represents as the argument continues.
Some characters have "stories" such as rumors, fashion tips or calling cards to share, and the player is able to trade items or stats in exchange for these. These may then be used to trade with other characters or, in some cases, to begin new quests. While the whole system of interpersonal interactions is rather abstract — the player never sees what they character actually says, for example — it works reasonably well, despite the element of random chance involved.
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We had a Lion and the Lamb themed event for our children's saturday morning club. I prepared a picture before hand to practice speed painting to music. My wife Josi did a short introduction to the Lion and the Lamb, explaining the significance of the Lion and Lamb in scripture. After this I produced a much bigger picture for the event performed to music. Afterwards the children were able to paint a Lion and Lamb themed panel on the wall....a bit like the famous Bayeux Tapestry. But ours tells the amazing victory of the Lion and the Lamb in scripture.


In Australia, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), which is a subsidiary of its Indian parent company, has signed an accord to purchase Abbot Point Bulkcoal (APB), which operates Abbot Point Coal Terminal, in the state of Queensland.
As part of the deal, Abbot Point Operations (APO) will acquire 100% of the equity in APB. This is currently held by Glencore Coal Queensland. However, the deal can only go ahead if certain approvals are forthcoming.
The Port of Abbot Point currently features just a single coal terminal: Adani Abbot Point Terminal. This handles around 50mt (million tonnes) of coal annually, either as firm take or pay contract.
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Women participants at a recent march against gender-based violence spoke of how they not only experience violence from men, but also indifference from the law.
By: Oupa Nkosi
25 November 2021: Marchers taking part in the Walk of Hope in Orlando, Soweto. (Photographs by Oupa Nkosi)
"I call myself a survivor because I survived the domestic [violence] attack," said Mimi Lephoko, 46. She uses a wheelchair because she was paralysed from the waist down in 2006 when her abusive husband shot her three times in the driveway of their home before turning a gun on himself.
"He thought that I was dead before he committed suicide," said Lephoko of the shooting, which took place in full view of their neighbours and friends in Rondebult, Ekurhuleni. Her miserable and lonely marriage of eight years had taken a toll on her by then. She had no self-esteem and felt caged, but eventually she found the courage to decide that she had had enough.
"It was just difficult to be happy in that marriage and when I decided to walk away… that is when he took a decision to kill both of us," said Lephoko, who is a board member of the Self-Help Association of Paraplegics in Soweto and co-founder of the non-profit Bring Change In Me, which advocates for disability rights. She is also a speaker who motivates and helps survivors of gender-based violence.
25 November 2021: Seated in a wheelchair, Mimi Lephoko heads to the police station in Orlando during the march.
Lephoko and others like her have their work cut out for them. South Africa is reported to have one of the highest rates of violence against women and girls in the world. Much of this is blamed on the unemployment rate – which stood at 34.9% in the third quarter of 2021, rising to 46.6% if using its expanded definition – and the high poverty levels it creates. These levels are higher among women than men and affect African women the most.
According to a Statistics South Africa report on gender-based violence based on assaults that took place between 2018 and 2019, almost 50% of assaults were committed by someone close to the victim. A friend or acquaintance accounted for 22%, a spouse or intimate partner for 15%, and a relative of another household member for 13%. About 11% of assaults were committed by "others", and a chilling 9% by a "mob or group of persons".
Data on experience of violence by marital status showed that women who are divorced or separated were more likely than other women to have experienced physical or sexual violence, and the prevalence of physical violence was greater among the less educated as well as the most impoverished.
A desensitised public
One of the most shocking cases recently came to light when the body parts of a young woman were found in a fridge in Protea Glen, Soweto, on 13 November. They were stashed inside a fridge belonging to Flavio Hlabangwane, 26, an actuarial science graduate who was renting a back room at a house in the neighbourhood. The gruesome discovery was made by his new girlfriend, who noticed them while looking for food. She immediately alerted residents nearby and the police were called.
The police later found a human skull buried in a shallow grave next to the R558, though the torso has not been found. The victim is believed to be Hlabangwane's 23-year-old cousin from Soshanguve in Pretoria, with whom it is alleged he had been having a relationship for five years.
Sadly, the case has not mobilised people nearby – or elsewhere in South Africa – to protest against gender-based violence in their communities on any large scale. On 25 November, Lephoko was with a disappointingly small number of supporters who gathered at Beverly Hills Park in Orlando West, 15km from Protea Glen, for what they called the Walk of Hope.
Held under the theme #Sekwanele (It's enough), it was organised by the Soweto Business Events Council (Sobec) and coincided with the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
25 November 2021: A poster depicts the theme of the march. #Sekwanele means 'It's enough'.
It was a cold Thursday morning when the group of marchers took to the streets and walked 3.2km. Some, like Lephoko, were pushed in their wheelchairs to their final destination: the police station in Orlando.
A petition with 47 signatures was handed over to the station commander, Brigadier Nonhlanhla Kubheka, seeking to raise concerns that the police ignore gender-based violence and femicide. The signatories also demanded that victims be given access to medical care, psychosocial support and legal advice.
In addition, the petition asked for safety centres for women and children in townships within a reachable radius and that abandoned buildings, which are linked to an increase in crime, be used by the business community. It also proposed mobile "safety stations" with clinics and trained nurses, where victims can report to female police officials instead of having to use police stations, which can be intimidating because of male officers' careless attitude towards victims.
The petition also recommended that the South African Police Service Act be reviewed to ensure more accountability, and that the police receive training in specific areas of law as well as in handling social issues. It also proposed monthly round-table meetings between communities and the police to improve relationships.
Teamwork is essential
"We want assistance because we are the ones that are on the ground doing all the community services," said Happy Mehlape, Sobec's chief executive. "So we want to collaborate with them so that they understand the needs and the plights of the community."
Accepting the petition, Kubheka said: "I'm very privileged to see that the community is very concerned about [gender-based violence]. Together we can do this thing because most of the [violence is] happening inside the [victims'] houses."
She bemoaned the fact that many women opened cases of gender-based violence only to drop them – words that did not sit well with marcher Mpumi Mevana, 42, who said she was raped and reported it to the police. She was shocked when the alleged perpetrator came to her home and intimidated her and her family, and ended up dropping the case because the police did nothing about it.
25 November 2021: The marchers get ready to hand over their petition at the Orlando police station.
"To be honest with you, I don't think I will ever go report a rape case. I will never do it again after the humiliation that I went through, after the threats to my family and myself," she said.
Another marcher, Vanessa Myathaza, 33, agreed with Mevana on the police's incompetence, but said the community had to get involved and fight the scourge among themselves too. "This initiative is our way of saying we are doing something about the wrongs in our community … and we are making sure that we are correcting it. We are starting with the man in the mirror. We teach each other how to treat each other."
Phozisa Khuphathi, 25, who is visually impaired, said although she had never experienced gender-based violence, she felt unsafe whenever she was around men. "I don't feel okay when I walk past men, especially a person like me who is blind. I won't be able to fight for myself. If somebody does anything to me, I won't even be able to point out that person."
25 November 2021: Orlando police station commander Nonhlanhla Kubheka speaks after receiving the petition.
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Richard Alberta dies at 71
Richard Alberta, 1947-2019
Richard Jeffrey Alberta, longtime pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Brighton, Mich., died July 29 following a heart attack. He was 71.
Alberta was Pastor of Cornerstone EPC from 1992 until his retirement in December 2018. He also served as chaplain at the Woodland Village assisted living community in Brighton, where he provided comfort and companionship to its residents.
Under Alberta's leadership, Cornerstone grew from about 350 members to more than 2,000, and hosted the 23rd (2003) and 29th (2009) EPC General Assemblies. He previously served as Associate Pastor for Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Livonia, Mich., from 1988 to 1992. He also served churches in Oklahoma, New York, and Massachusetts during his 40-year ministry career.
Born in Passaic, N.J., he was the fourth of five children to Frank Alberta, a Sicilian immigrant and restauranteur, and Betty Tillack. While playing football for Mahwah High School in Mahwah, N.J., he met a spunky cheerleader named Donna Pastor.
Following an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps, Alberta studied finance, pre-law, and political science at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. He and Donna, who was also attending Rutgers, married in 1969 and graduated in 1970. Yet he was an avowed atheist, having abandoned Christianity in the 1960s in response to Vietnam War and the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
By 1977, he was enjoying a successful career, a happy marriage, and their first son (born that year). In a 2018 interview, Alberta said that at the time, he was struggling with depression and anxiety, but agreed to attend a church service with his niece where he found unexpected comfort in the gospel message.
Both he and Donna accepted Christ in the succeeding months, and he sensed a call to become a minister to strengthen and support the faith of others. They soon moved to Massachusetts, where he received a Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1982. He later earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pa.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; son Christopher; son and daughter-in-law Jonathan and Kristi; son and daughter-in-law Brian and Stephanie; son and daughter-in-law Tim and Sweta; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Betty Lynn; and three brothers: Frank, Ted, and Jack.
A memorial service will be held on August 2 at Cornerstone EPC in Brighton. At the family's request, memorial donations can be made to the Livingston County Right to Life or the Pregnancy Help Clinic in Brighton.
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Ashton: E.U. opposes Israel boycott
(JTA) — European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said the E.U. opposes a boycott of Israeli companies and businesses.
During a meeting in Brussels Monday of the E.U.'s Foreign Affairs Council, Ashton also asserted that the E.U. would deepen economic ties with Israel and the Palestinians in several areas if they reach a peace agreement, the Wall Street Journal reported.
She said the support for Israel and the Palestinians would come in the areas of "energy, water, environment…business to business contacts," as well as "progressive market integration, trade and investment facilitation" and deeper ties in research projects and security cooperation, according to the newspaper.
The E.U. has said in the past that it could offer "unprecedented" support for the two sides in the wake of a peace deal. Ashton's statements on Monday are the first hints of that support.
Ashton asserted that the E.U. opposes a boycott of Israel, adding "We don't want to see Israel isolated."
She said, however, that the E.U. remains opposed to Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The E.U. calls settlements illegal and says they are an obstacle to a two-state solution.


Sliding doors in Portland and across the US are a classic design element for a reason. They let in tons of light, are easy to clean and provide a seamless transition from the house to the patio. Here are some simple and fun design trends that offer even more to love about sliding doors.
Liquid chalk is not just for the deli board anymore. Liquid chalk paint and markers turn any smooth surface into an artist canvas. Use chalk to incorporate sliding doors into holiday celebrations, birthday parties and more. Liquid chalk art companies sell stencils for almost any occasion. It can also be used to write inspiring quotes on a sliding door that will seem to hover in the air. Liquid chalk is inexpensive, easily removable and has the undeniable benefit of reminding people that the glass door is there before they run into it.
Cornices are specialized pieces of crown molding that can accent the area above a sliding door. There are many online tutorials that guide readers through making their own. Cornices can house curtain rods and, combined with curtains, can add a dramatic flair to a room. Cornices and curtains create a timeless look that allows for sheer or opaque coverage of the sliding door when homeowners want less light or more privacy. Many homeowners with sliding doors in Portland are taking advantage of this low-effort, high impact trend.
The most permanent design trend for sliding doors is adding another door or set of doors on the inside of the house. Adding another door adds an extra layer of security and expands light and privacy control options for homeowners. It also scores points for sheer wow factor. Some homeowners install French shutter doors that add a classic touch to the home decor. Others use industrial sliding barn doors to add a uniquely retro twist.
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Air Force: Nuke missile silo fire went undetected
October 31, 2008 by Infinite
Air Force: Wyo. nuclear missile silo fire caused $1M of damage, went undetected for 5 days
A fire caused $1 million worth of damage at an unmanned underground nuclear launch site last spring, but the Air Force didn't find out about it until five days later, an Air Force official said Thursday.
The May 23 fire burned itself out after an hour or two, and multiple safety systems prevented any threat of an accidental launch of the Minuteman III missile, Maj. Laurie Arellano said. She said she was not allowed to say whether the missile was armed with a nuclear warhead at the time of the fire.
Arellano said the Air Force didn't know a fire had occurred until May 28, when a repair crew went to the launch site – about 40 miles east of Cheyenne, Wyo., and 100 miles northeast of Denver – because a trouble signal indicated a wiring problem.
She said the flames never entered the launch tube where the missile stood and there was no danger of a radiation release.
The fire, blamed on a faulty battery charger, burned a box of shotgun shells, a shotgun and a shotgun case that were kept in the room, Arellano said. A shotgun is a standard security weapon at missile silos.
Arellano said the battery chargers at all U.S. missile launch site have been replaced.
She said the incident wasn't reported sooner because of the complexity of the investigation.
The damage from the fire was estimated at $1 million, including the cost of replacing damaged equipment and cleanup.
An Air Force report of the incident released Thursday found flaws in the technical orders for assembling battery charger parts, inspection procedures and modifications of the launch complex ventilation system. It was also critical of the presence of flammable materials.
Cheyenne Mayor Jack Spiker, who said he learned of the incident when contacted by a reporter Thursday, said the fire doesn't undermine his confidence in the safety of the missile operations.
"It's rare that they have an accident, and the accidents have never really, that I know of, amounted to much because of the safety devices that are built into the system," he said.
The revelation was the latest in a string of embarrassing missteps involving the nation's nuclear arsenal. In 2006, four electrical fuses for ballistic missile warheads were mistakenly shipped to Taiwan, and in 2007, a B-52 bomber was mistakenly armed with six nuclear-tipped missiles when it flew between Air Force bases in North Dakota and Louisiana.
The Air Force announced last week it was setting up a new Global Strike Command to better manage its nuclear-capable bombers and missiles.
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'Avengers: Age Of Ultron' Trailer #3 Offers A Glimpse Of Vision
By Angie Han/March 4, 2015 10:24 am EST
There are two months left until Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theaters, which may seem like a painfully long time but is really nothing compared to the two years and ten months we've already been waiting for it. In the meantime, Marvel Studios is happy to tide us over with the occasional tidbit, like the new Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer promised earlier this week.
Joss Whedon returns to direct the superpowered gang, including Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk, and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye.
In addition, the latest trailer offers a good look at some of the Avengers' new friends and foes, including Paul Bettany as Vision. Watch the new Avengers Age of Ultron trailer after the jump.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron lands May 1, 2015. Trailer via Marvel.
Marvel Studios presents "Avengers: Age of Ultron," the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision. Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series "The Avengers," first published in 1963. Get set for an action-packed thrill ride when The Avengers return in Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" on May 1, 2015.


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Ms. Ghazian began her career as a plaintiff's attorney at Stoll, Nussbaum, & Polakov, before venturing off to establish her own practice. Practice areas include: Catastrophic Personal Injury litigation; Business Litigation, including complex disputes arising from contracts, partnerships, and intellectual property. Ms. Ghazian is a Los Angeles native who is fluent in Farsi and conversant in Spanish.
Ms. Ghazian is a member of Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), and American Association of Justice (AAJ). Her charitable work includes acting as pro bono legal counsel for 'Sisterhood LA' non-profit, as well as being a former Board Member of Young Storytellers Foundation. Ms. Ghazian is admitted to practice law in all California state courts, and United States Federal Court, in the Central District of California.
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JOSEPH FARZAM, Esq.
Joseph Farzam is the founder of the Joseph Farzam Law Firm. He grew up in Santa Monica, attended California State University, Northridge and graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He attended Pepperdine University, School of Law and received his juris doctor degree in 2000. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2000. Mr. Farzam was also certified by the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Attorney in 2001. He has been admitted before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Supreme Court of the State of California, United States District Court, in the Central and Southern District of California.
Mr. Farzam has extensive experience in the area of Personal Injury, Employment Law, Maritime Law, Intellectual Property and Class Action litigation. He has valiantly fought against many corporate giants and has resolved and won many cases for his clients. He has conducted many jury trials to successful verdict. He has litigated and resolved cases with major Airline carriers such as Alaska Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, and America West Airlines. He has also successfully resolved cases against major cruise lines such as Holland America Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess Cruise Lines and Carnival Cruise Lines and other major companies such as Hyatt Hotels and Apple Computers, involving the most complex areas of interntaional law, general maritime law, as well as international treaties.
In the area of Personal Injury, Mr. Farzam has handled and litigated hundreds of cases and recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts against all the major insurance carriers. Mr. Farzam deeply cares for his clients and their cause and has tremendous passion for the practice of law. He zealously and vigorously litigates every case and every cause until justice is served and victory achieved.
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Americans' Holiday Spending Intentions Strengthen in November
by Lydia Saad
Americans predict spending $852 on gifts, similar to estimate in 2019
Shoppers not especially likely to be tightening their holiday budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Gallup's latest update of Americans' 2020 holiday spending plans finds consumers estimating they will spend an average $852 on Christmas gifts, nearly identical to the $846 they projected at the same time last year.
Line graph. Annual trend since 1999 in which Americans estimate each November of the amount they will spend on Christmas gifts, ranging from a high of $866 in 2007 to a low of $616 in 2008. The November 2020 figure is $852.
The latest gift-buying estimate, based on a Gallup telephone poll of U.S. adults conducted Nov. 5-19, is higher than the $805 Americans' expected to spend in October and points to stronger holiday sales than were implied by that preliminary figure.
Holiday sales typically increase year-over-year, with an average 3.3% annual increase since 2000, according to figures from the National Retail Federation. Sales increased by more than 5% in strong years (such as in 2004 and 2005) and by 2% or less in weak years, including negative sales growth in 2008 and 2009.
Gallup analysis of the historical relationship between Americans' Christmas spending intentions each November and actual holiday retail sales suggests that this year's holiday retail sales are likely to rise by an amount similar to the historical average (in the 3.3% range). By contrast, the October estimate of $805 in spending on gifts was indicative of below-average sales (rising by closer to 2%). Gallup has historically found a stronger correlation between November spending estimates and actual retail sales, in part due to changes in the economic or political climate that have occurred between those months in some years.
Range of Spending Is Also Similar to 2019
The latest spending estimate reflects 32% of Americans planning to spend $1,000 or more on Christmas gifts, 21% spending between $500 and $999, 29% spending between $100 and $499, and 2% spending less than $100.
These percentages are nearly identical to what Gallup found in November 2019, further indicating that the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has not altered Americans' normal holiday spending patterns.
Americans' Christmas Spending Estimate
Roughly how much money do you think you personally will spend on Christmas gifts this year?
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Although spending intentions vary by household income, the figures at each income level are also essentially unchanged from 2019. Currently, those living in households earning $100,000 or more per year plan to spend an average of $1,291 on Christmas gifts. This drops to $888 among those earning between $40,000 and $99,999, and to $516 among those earning less than $40,000.
Estimated Christmas spending is also higher among households with children younger than 18 living at home ($1,103) than in households without children ($749).
Americans Are Modestly Cautious in Describing Their Spending Plans
Separately, the poll asks Americans to say whether the amount they plan to spend on Christmas gifts is more, the same as, or less than what they spent the year prior.
As is almost always the case, the largest segment of Americans, 57%, say they will spend about the same on gifts while a larger proportion say they will spend less (28%) rather than more (15%).
Line graph. Annual trend since 1999 in Americans' report each November of whether the amount they plan to spend on Christmas gifts is more, about the same, or less than what they spent the year prior. In all years except 2008, the majority have said they will spend the same amount. The percentage saying they will spend less has varied from a high of 46% in 2008 to a low of 18% in 2000. The November 2020 figure is 28%.
Each November since 2002, the public has tilted toward saying they will spend less money rather than more, with the gap between those figures ranging from six points in 2016, 2017 and 2018 to 39 points in 2008. Holiday sales tended to be below average in years when the advantage for less spending was high, while spending was relatively strong in low-gap years.
This year's 13-point difference matches the mean historical gap in spending expectations, providing further evidence that holiday retail sales will be about average in 2020.
Americans' latest estimate of their spending on gifts this holiday season offers retailers some hope of normalcy at the end of a year that has been anything but normal. Of course, how and where Americans spend may differ from prior years amidst an accelerating surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide, with some types of retailers benefiting more than others.
There is also no guarantee that consumers' spending intentions will be sustained over the next month when holiday shopping typically kicks into high gear. How much Christmas shoppers follow through on their November spending mood could depend on the extent to which the present surge in COVID-19 cases compels renewed lockdowns that crimp household income and in-person retail shopping. Smaller family gatherings and fewer holiday parties could also mean less impetus to expand gift-giving beyond one's immediate household.
On the other hand, recent research by Franklin Templeton and Gallup suggests that should Congress pass a second stimulus bill before Christmas that includes direct checks to families -- a long-shot at this late date -- retailers could potentially see a slight boost in spending beyond what is predicted today.
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Lydia Saad is a Senior Editor at Gallup.
Results for this Gallup poll are based on telephone interviews conducted Nov. 5-19, 2020, with a random sample of 1,018 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. For results based on the total sample of national adults, the margin of sampling error is ±4 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. All reported margins of sampling error include computed design effects for weighting.
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Economic Stimulus Could Boost U.S. Holiday Spending
The prospect of a new stimulus payment increases the likelihood that Americans will spend as much as or more this holiday season than they did last year. This effect is greatest among those who believe COVID-19 is getting worse.
Americans Plan to Scale Back on Holiday Spending This Year
Americans expect to spend an average $805 on Christmas gifts this year, down sharply from $942 last year at this time and the lowest October spending estimate since 2016.
Americans Favor Saving Over Spending Until Vaccine
Americans who are currently saving money favor continuing to add to their savings rather than spending in the near term. Most say development of a COVID-19 vaccine would affect their willingness to return to their normal spending.
Religious Group Voting and the 2020 Election
Biden may have picked up marginal support among White evangelical Protestants and Catholics this year compared with 2016, but it is difficult to determine what impact it may have had on election outcomes.
Gallup https://news.gallup.com/poll/326654/americans-holiday-spending-intentions-strengthen-november.aspx


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NBA Rookies Who Could Shock Us This Season
Jonathan Wasserman@@NBADraftWassTwitter LogoNBA Lead WriterAugust 1, 2019
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Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett lead the NBA's projected Rookie of the Year race for the 2019-20 season. And after Brandon Clarke won summer league MVP, the surprise factor won't be as strong when he emerges as an immediate contributor.
But who's going to shock us? Who's going to emerge as this year's version of Landry Shamet and Mitchell Robinson?
Based on what they did last year and where they were drafted, we predicted five names who could surprise by becoming impactful rotation players right away.
Ignas Brazdeikis, New York Knicks
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Buy into Ignas Brazdeikis' summer league performance. It's going to earn him looks from head coach David Fizdale even after the team signed a handful of veteran forwards.
With Reggie Bullock injured to start the season, Fizdale may turn to Brazdeikis earlier than expected. New York's rotation will need more shooting, and the No. 47 pick hit 39.2 percent of his three-point attempts at Michigan before making 11 of 19 threes in Las Vegas.
Aside from Brazdeikis' ability to stretch the floor, he's a crafty three-level scorer with 6'7", 221-pound size he isn't afraid of using. Fizdale is bound to admire and value the rookie's toughness and spirit after last year's 17-win squad was missing those traits.
A few notable, surprising developments from Brazdeikis' summer included sequences of impressive passing and defense that didn't frequently pop last season but suddenly help strengthen his role-player profile.
Confident, fearless and versatile while powered by ball-handling, shot-making and improvisation, Brazdeikis will get a chance this season. He remains a good bet to emerge as one of the most productive second-round picks.
Carsen Edwards, Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics replaced Kyrie Irving with Kemba Walker in free agency, but they didn't need to sign another guard when Terry Rozier left for the Charlotte Hornets. General manager Danny Ainge and head coach Brad Stevens presumably feel confident calling on Carsen Edwards as an additional source of offense off the bench.
He only strengthened his case for immediate minutes during summer league when he averaged 19.4 points on 21-of-45 shooting from three.
Edwards' limitations are clear, as he won't offer much playmaking or driving and slashing to put pressure on rim protectors. But moving from Purdue to the NBA shouldn't hinder his perimeter effectiveness.
Only three players in the country averaged more jump-shot makes than Edwards last year. He hit 135 threes through 36 contests and ranked fifth in pull-up points per game. Able to catch fire, as evidenced by his 34.8 points and 7.0 threes per game during the NCAA tournament, the 21-year-old guard will step into a fitting role for his streak-scoring ability.
A 2019 postseason star, Edwards will be one of the few rookies capable of making an impact in the 2020 playoffs.
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers
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Four full games from Darius Garland at Vanderbilt were enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers to draft him fifth overall. And despite seeing limited action over the past year due to a knee injury, he's in position to surprise as one of the league's most productive rookies.
Sharing the ball with Collin Sexton, Garland won't match Ja Morant's numbers with the Memphis Grizzlies. But he is a dark horse to finish as the third-highest scorer in the class.
An advanced ball-handler and versatile shot-maker, Garland looks ready to create offense from the point or catch-and-shoot from the wing next to Sexton. He's distinguished for his off-the-dribble footwork and jumper. While efficiently finishing at the rim will be challenging, Garland should be ready to punish defenses with his pull-up, step-back and spot-up shooting.
His decision-making needs work, but he's also shifty and skilled enough to generate offense as a driver and passer off ball screens.
Expected to land in the 2020 lottery, the Cavaliers' front office will use the year to assess the development and projected value of their previous two lottery picks. Garland should receive plenty of touches and chances to play through mistakes, which will lead to a poor field-goal percentage, a weak assist-to-turnover ratio and some high-scoring outputs.
Nicolo Melli, New Orleans Pelicans
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Nobody drafted Nicolo Melli...in 2013.
Since then, he's improved his reputation overseas with consistent shooting, basketball IQ and physical defense. And though he's coming off a down season compared to 2017-18, Melli still checks the right boxes for a backup power forward in the NBA, especially on this particular roster.
The Pelicans surely valued his fit as a 6'9" stretch 4 who'll give their frontcourt a needed floor-spacer behind Zion Williamson and Derrick Favors. Melli shot over 40 percent from three during each of the past four seasons while playing at least 65 games every year.
He lacks the quickness and athleticism to be considered a significant off-the-dribble threat. But his skill level is high, and he should offer enough offensive ability to capitalize on pull-up opportunities and passes out from the post.
Even if Melli doesn't finish as a top rookie scorer, he's bound to emerge as an impact player for a Pelicans team capable of making noise in the Western Conference.
Jordan Poole, Golden State Warriors
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Jordan Poole signing a first-round contract must have called for a celebration, but landing in Golden State should have been the real reason to party.
It's an ideal situation for his specific game and needs. After the Warriors lost a combined 47.5 points per game when Kevin Durant left for the Brooklyn Nets and Klay Thompson went down with a torn ACL, head coach Steve Kerr may need to call on the rookie early.
Vulnerable to slumps, low-percentage attempts and defensive lapses, Poole won't have a long leash. Instead, he'll make his mark this year with streak-scoring that's traditionally suited for a sixth-man role. He won't be the first Warrior off the bench, but he can give the second unit a needed weapon.
He's one of the class' most advanced shot-creators, equipped with various step-back, pull-back and crossover pull-up moves for separating. He's also a dangerous shot-maker capable of connecting on those specialty jumpers and open spot-up threes (50 percent on uncontested catch-and-shoot attempts at Michigan).
His scoring attack is ultimately fueled by confidence, and both ball movement and supporting talent should lead to rhythm shots with Golden State.
Expect games throughout the season that highlight the rookie's flashy one-on-one skills, microwave shooting and knack for scoring in bunches.
Stats courtesy of Synergy Sports.


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In October, we released Lightroom 2.0 for iOS which made it possible to use Lightroom on iPhones and iPads without a paid subscription, and the response has been phenomenal. Today we're excited to announce Lightroom for Android version 1.4, which adds the same free offering for Android users. The ability to use Lightroom for mobile without a paid subscription means that anyone can take advantage of the organizational, editing, and sharing abilities that Lightroom for mobile offers. Signing up for a free trial or logging in with a Creative Cloud subscription adds the ability to synchronize files and edits with Lightroom on a desktop or laptop, as well as with Lightroom Web.
We're really excited to continue our focus on Android and pleased that Lightroom for mobile was recently listed by Google as one of the top apps of 2015. We've seen Android grow as a platform over the years, with billions of users around the world. As a photography platform, Android is making huge leaps and strides. New devices are being launched all the time with better and better cameras, and with the launch of Lollipop and the ability to shoot raw DNG files, Android provides one of the most powerful photography platforms available. Lightroom for Android supports raw DNG workflows making it possible to enhance images and take full advantage of all of the quality and details found in images captured on Android devices. If you'd like to read more about the exciting abilities that DNG can offer, check out this awesome blog post by our friend, Martin Evening.
We're committed to making Lightroom Mobile for Android better and better and can't wait to share some of the improvements we're working on. Keep checking back with us, but for now, download Lightroom Mobile for Android 1.4 today!
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This version, like ALL previous versions, keeps logging me out. It does not have the option of saving my account info and that makes it a real pain.
Sorry to hear about that Don, will look into that ASAP!
So does this mean we'll see the new LrM iOS UI on Android soon? The old LrM Android UI is just awful, way too much scrolling to find your collections.


Robin Danner is native Hawaiian from the island of Kauai. She is the founding President and CEO of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), a non-profit dedicated to supporting Native Hawaiian communities and the organizations that serve them. Robin was raised on the Navajo, Hopi and Apache reservations of Arizona and lived 25 years among the Inupiat Eskimo of Alaska.
Danner has extensive management experience in the not-for-profit, business and government sectors, including 13 years as Vice President of the National Bank of Alaska; three years as Executive Director of an Indian Housing Authority that served 8 federally recognized tribal governments; and three years as the Director of Housing for one of the largest municipal governments in Alaska. She is the Vice Chairman of the State Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations, a Director on the Board of the Inter-Tribal Economic Alliance, a member of the Waianae Hawaiian Civic Club, serves on the Hawaii Advisory Committee of the Human Rights Commission, and oversees the operation of the Native Hawaiian Economic Alliance. She has received the Alaska Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award and the Small Business Minority Business Advocate of the Year from the state of Hawaii. Her expertise is in public and private administration, business and community development with a specialized focus on rural and Native American populations.


Life can be awkward for you when you are in high school. All of a sudden you find yourself in a position where you need to decide on a number of important things that is going to impact your life for better or for worse in the days and years to come. This can make you feel confused or embarrassed, sometimes for no reason at all. You may feel that you are overreacting for small things and that your ability to think clearly is impaired. Well, if you feel this way, you would certainly need someone to guide you through these rough times. Here are the 10 must avoid things for children in High School.
Understand that just because high schools are often described as pinnacles of excellent learning, in reality it is not always so. You may find that your high school teachers are not qualified enough to teach the subjects that they are entrusted with or that they have poor communication skills to relate with their students. They may also be hardly motivated in making sure that their students learn all that they can about a subject. The school or the classroom may even lack proper ambience for education.
If that is the case, you will need to be responsible and take control of your own learning process. Just because your school is not putting adequate effort in furthering your education does not mean that you will also have a less-bothered attitude. Ignoring your studies at this stage of your life will only make things more difficult for you as you try to get into a good college or enhance your career in future. So, this is amongst the 10 must avoid things for children in High School.
Yes, it is natural that you will spend your money on the best clothes and hangout at the choicest places with your friends when you are in your high school. After all, it is things like these that make high school a memorable time when all is said and done. However, if you are looking to have a fruitful life then it is advisable that you save some of your money for the future. I know that it is not sounding like a cool idea but having a part of your money saved for the future is going to help you to fulfill a lot of your dreams and goals later on in your life.
Start by getting a piggyback and saving some of your money on a daily basis.
You can also ask your parents to help you open a bank account where you can save your money for a better future.
Explore some things that you may want to do in the future which would require money. Having specific dreams will serve as an impetus for you to save money. This is another of the 10 must avoid things for children in High School.
Plenty of people actually move through their lives as if they hardly have any goals. While it is not always easy to understand what you want to do with your life when you are still in your high school, it always helps to have some kind of idea and then modify it as you progress or develop as a person. Be it in terms of studies or any other aspect of your life, having goals allow you to see whether you are lagging behind or are in a comfortable position and let you decide what you need to do next. Goals also help you to stay motivated when things go rough or not according to your plans.
It is quite common in high school to have a lot in your head and worry frequently. However, you should not allow yourself to be bogged down by that and start exploring everything that life has to offer. While you think that you know all about yourself, plenty of times you do not know whether you want something or not before you have tried it. Therefore it is advisable that you try everything for at least once and see how you respond to it. Not exploring new things will eventually add to your fear of new or unknown territories which may seriously hamper your progress later in your life. This is another of the 10 must avoid things for children in High School.
It is a known fact that during the high school years the students have to deal with a lot of pressures, both at school and at home. However, this should not discourage you to cultivate your personality and increase your depth of thought. Read books on various subjects, travel as much as you can, discuss everything from science and art to politics and religion with your friends and develop your own take on them as that can help you to become a well-rounded individual in your own right.
When you are in your high school, it is quite an in-thing to have a boyfriend or girlfriend in your life that you can spend all your time with. However, plenty of people tend to ignore their friendships during this stage which is a grave mistake. Focusing only on a single individual all the time eventually forces us to see things only from his/her perspective which often clouds one's judgment. It can also leave you feel seriously depressed if your relationship does not work out. On the other hand, nurturing your friendships can result in a happy and healthy time for you that you will cherish for a long time.
Drugs are a serious issue in our modern world and getting involved in them can seriously ruin your life. Not only it can have a major adverse effect in the way your brain functions, but you will end up developing a number of serious health problems. Moreover, it is going to make you more and more dependent on others which is not a good thing.
It is not unusual for people during their high school years to try and fit in as it gives some measure of mental security. However, you should try to follow your own path every once in a while as this will not only make you independent but also help you in developing the courage that you will need to fulfill your personal goals.
If you are being bullied in your high school or exposed to some other mistreatment, it is important that you stand up for yourself instead of suffering silently. You should also stand up for anyone else in your school if you find that person being bullied. Unfair treatment of people such as these should never be encouraged at any times, which silence does on most occasions.
While it is natural that you will act rebellious during your high school years and assert yourself more and more in front of your parents, it is always advisable that you try and see things from their perspective as well and make a conscious attempt at developing a close relationship with them. While it is a fact that you will not see things eye to eye with them on many facets of life, developing a close and nurturing relationship with your parents can always help you to focus on your own growth. Not only it makes them feel loved but it will also make you feel good from inside.
Following these above guidelines will certainly help you to steer clear of troubles or critical situations in your high school and help you to gain the most out of it. You can also focus on your studies and secure the best scores in your examinations that will help you to further your career goals at the later stages of your life. Here are some of the 10 must avoid things for children in High School.


One year ago this week, James Nielsen's historic sub-5 minute beer mile set off a frenzy of media coverage.
It's been beer mile fever ever since, with attention coming from outlets as varied as Runner's World to FiveThirtyEight.com and the Wall Street Journal.
You could say the height of the beer mile culminated in the beer mile world championships in Austin, Texas last fall.
Now, it's making a return.
This year the Beer Mile World Classic will be held on August 22nd in San Francisco. You can find out more here.
And just when you think the beer mile couldn't get any bigger, it was featured on ESPN this weekend.
Stay tuned for more coverage here as the event comes together.
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