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How to find your niche - Playing to your strengths with Professor Elemental
Posted by Adam Percy on Mar 10, 2017 in: Interviews
To say that Professor Elemental is just a hip-hop artist would be very, very, well... wrong. It would be like saying Einstein was just an average mind, or that Facebook is just for pictures.
Not only does Professor Elemental have a lot of albums and singles under his belt, he tours regularly, is a success on YouTube with videos like his 1 million + viewed 'Cup Of Brown Joy', is a well known figure in the Steampunk community, and regularly performs and attends events such as San Diego Comic Con, Glastonbury Festival and more.
He's an accomplished voice over artist, is a freelance workshop facilitator, has published books, comics, and even has his own brand of tea.
You may think an organization like The British Eccentric Club naming him the 'Greatest Living Eccentric & most Eccentric Artist' in 2012 is not that surprising. But along with press in the Wall Street Journal, Daily Telegraph, Cracked, and more, he's found the mechanism for success, along with establishing his own niche.
We spoke to Paul Alborough, aka Professor Elemental, about techniques on how to find your own niche, and the benefits you can get from doing so.
Q. As we've already mentioned, you've definitely found a great niche market for what you do, that crosses over into a lot of areas, from music, to visual mediums like Youtube and comics.
Did you have an idea of where that market was, and what you wanted to do early on? Or was it more of an organic process that evolved over time?
A. It evolved pretty naturally. After a good few years of trying to convince the world that it needed another middle class, aging white rapper (it didn't), I stopped worrying about trying to impress people and began having fun with Hip Hop.
Hitting upon the professor Elemental character opened up my music to the sort of people that I wanted to hang out with (to put it bluntly, nerds like me) and as the character expanded, it became a lense through which to focus all of my creative energies.
With the character firmly established, it also opened the door to working with others to create comics, toys, videos and novels. For me the key to creating all that fun stuff, is to find like minded people to collaborate with. With collaborations, not only do you have someone to help you keep motivated, but you also can work with them in getting the project out to people- so it's not just you endlessly trying to promote yourself.
Q. Similar to the previous question, but the professor really is an endearing persona with a very clear image. Did you have an idea of, or know who Professor Elemental was when you were getting started? And how did the term 'chap hop' come about?
A. The Professor came from a one off song with producer Tom Caruana* and is a blend of Viv Stanshall, Mr Toad and a few other influences. For a while he was part of a travelling Victorian variety show called 'Come into my parlour' which really helped develop him as a character. But the Professor is basically me when I am a little over excited or have had too much gin.
God knows where the term 'Chap hop' came about- I think it's actually from Mr B the gentleman rhymer. Much as I hate to admit it.
(*Tom Caruana produces nearly all of my music and is absolutely incredible- head over to his Bandzoogle page www.teasearecords.net and check him out, he's always giving away amazing music)
Q. Your website definitely covers a lot of bases - including information on charity work you do, and a 'custom songs' page, which I've got to say, is a really great idea. In your mind, what's the most important feature or option that you use with your Bandzoogle pages?
A. One of the things I have loved about Bandzoogle since it began, is how easy it is to see which of your pages are actually getting read. Gauging that interaction with fans is a great way to determine what you should prioritise on the site.
I like to the keep the new stuff on the front page and constantly update it with links to galleries of fan art, or new merch for people to buy.
Also, having an easy to access list of shows makes all the difference. One tip I recommend, is to cut and paste your list of gigs into the bottom of monthly mail outs, I get a lot of show enquiries that way too.
Q. In what area of being Professor Elemental do you have the most fun, and what is the most work for you?
A. I love live performances- particularly as I am lucky enough to play at such a wide variety of gigs. I get to meet wonderful people all over the globe and constantly find myself in situations that I never would have dreamed possible. Finding yourself a niche and then taking that niche to new places (for example performing Hip Hop music at a death metal night or a faery festival) has been the magic formula for me.
As any musician reading this will know though, 90% of the rest of the time is taken up by admin and being 'on the grind'. I spend 9 to 5 most days in a little office space doing all of the administration that makes the fun stuff happen.
Keeping on top of the accounts, emails and social media might not be the most exciting, but it's a key to success for any independent musician. Plus, when you work for yourself you can take as many tea breaks as you like, so there's that.
Q. So I have to ask, aside from CDs, comics, toys, and more, you even have your own brand of tea - how easy is it to produce and then sell these more 'unique' types of product? Any big successes or tough sells you can tell us about?
A. 'Professor Elemental hot sauce' was a terrible mistake. I can tell you that much. There's also been a couple of products where my ego has taken priority over my business sense and I got stuff made because I liked it, without establishing if it could make a profit.
Having said that - the comics have been amazing. Entire thanks to writer/ editor Chris Mole and the all star roster of artists we've worked with. I'm learning that the key is to make small runs of everything new and if it's successful, you can always make more. (And then you'll never have to tip 200 bottles of out of date hot sauce into the city dump.)
Q. In which area do you have the most success in terms of sales? Conferences, online, on the road, or all of the above?
A. Well, it used to be online music, but the bastards at Spotify soon stopped a lot of that. I still sell a surprising amount of CDs through Bandzoogle and I always ensure I put little random gifts to people with every purchase to say thank you for buying it through the site.
The best way to sell things is after a show though - that magic five minutes after you come off stage and before everyone gets to the bar. The selling of a variety of merch after a show can't be underestimated.
Q. What strengths do you play to when it comes to getting Professor Elemental to the masses?
A. I've definitely learned that, for an act like mine, it's important to amend the show depending on who you are playing to. I like to add some political comedy into a lot of my sets, but that's a terrible mistake if you are at a wedding gig or playing to a more conservative crowd.
Online, I try to use Bandzoogle as my 'one stop shop'. Whenever I have an new album, a track on soundcloud, artwork or a video - I send fans to the Bandzoogle page where I host everything.
Often, if people enjoy the video on your page, they might go and get the album from the site or check out the list of shows. I channel all of my social media towards the site too and it works a treat.
Q. Do you have any advice or strategies you can provide to our readers on how they can find their own strengths?
A. A friend told me recently, when playing a tricky gig always 'play to the front row' and I think that is the ideal strategy for music generally; Work out what sort of people lean towards your music naturally.
Think about what sort of people you'd like to appeal to or would want to hang out with at shows. Collaborate with people you enjoy spending time with too and that's often a good way to expand your fanbase in the right direction.
Basically, when it comes to making music, my rule is usually to only do it, if it sounds like fun. It hasn't steered me wrong yet.
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Andrew Sherwell – Orthodox Tales
January 24, 2018 by slowclinic
By the time that you are reading this, physical copies of this album have already sold out. Written and produced by Andrew Sherwell, 'Orthodox Tales' delivers six tracks of delicate, haunting, ambient beauty. The album was officially released via Harry Towell's Whitelabrecs on Sunday, January 21st, and although this may be my fourth listen to through the album, it took only one to realise why 'Orthodox Tales' had all but sold out completely on the day of its release. Sherwell's work is sombre, mournful, and deeply reflective, yet still manages to be uplifting. The album is inspired by the stories of Sherwell's grandfather, who's widespread travels during the inter-war period (1918-1939) became bedtime tales for the youngster. Carefully crafted, a combination of field recordings, tape loops, synthesized tones, sampled sound sources and well-thought processing, 'Orthodox Tales' guides the listener through imagined adventures of awe and mystery; the 'Cathedral Doze', for example, creates an immersive sense of movement from one place to another: combination of omnipresence and relocation rarely achieved with such effectiveness.
The album does tread in ominous territory; the album's penultimate track, 'A Mesultane's Flight', demonstrating the lower registers of manipulated source materials, creatively exploiting the warped imperfections of sounds processed out of their comfort zone. The use of field recordings throughout the album is applied masterfully, creating a momentary sense of time, although somewhat perennial as they reverberate into the distance rather than into nothingness. During the closing track, 'Beware Koschei's Visit', I was taken off guard and deeply moved by the emotional tension Sherwell achieves; the final track producing some of the more experimental approaches to cinematic music and spatial expressiveness heard within the contemporary ambient scene.
Category : Album, Ambient, Choral, Drone, Electronica, Experimental, Field Recordings, Minimal, Whitelabrecs
Tags : Ambient, Andrew Sherwell, Drone, Federica Jeanne De Luca, Stehpan Mathieu
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"There is no better schoolyard than football. It taught you how to win, how to lose, what adversity was, how to play hurt. It taught you that with winning comes rewards."
Nick Buoniconti played guard on offense and linebacker on defense at Notre Dame. An undersized player, he defied all the numbers by which pro scouts judge potential. He wasn't even drafted by a National Football League team, and lasted until the thirteenth round of the 1962 American Football League Draft, before being tapped by the Boston Patriots. Even his coach at Notre Dame advised AFL and NFL scouts that he was too small to play in the pros. However, as several coaches later noted, Buoniconti "played bigger than his size."
The 5-11, 220-pound middle linebacker went on to play 14 seasons (1962-1974, 1976) with the Patriots and the Miami Dolphins. Determined to succeed, the Springfield, Massachusetts native made an immediate impact at linebacker with the Patriots helping the team capture the 1963 AFL Eastern Division title. During his seven seasons with the Pats, the hard-hitting, freelancing linebacker recorded 24 interceptions which still ranks as seventh in team history. He had a career-high five interceptions in 1964, and in one game in 1968 against the Buffalo Bills he grabbed three errant passes. Although he never returned an interception for a touchdown, he twice scored on fumble recoveries.
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The MBA journey is a challenge that requires dedication, drive and commitment to overcome the amount of work involved to achieve the satisfaction of completing the modules and then concluding the quest with the final dissertation. In order to succeed in this undertaking, it requires many hours of work and perseverance, not only yourself but your support team as well. It was therefore a great pleasure to work with highly motivated and committed staff from the university and Stafford Global that provided the support required. Stafford staff were exceptional in helping with the registration, financing and providing the workshops to enhance the experience of online postgraduate study. Highly recommended as this degree is not only career enhancing but opens the mind to explore, question and critically assess your internal and external environments.
The online route to studying, particularly as a mature student, provides a truly worthwhile and valuable experience. It allows you to work at your own pace and at times that are suitable to you. The more effort you put it in, the greater the reward.
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I started my MSc in Human Resource Management and Training distance learning course with Leicester University in February 2017 with the assistance of Stafford in Dubai. Stafford provided me with extensive information every step of the way starting with support during the process of choosing the right course and university for me, followed by the application and payment processes. All my questions and queries were replied adequately and promptly, I was even assisted during the weekends. I am still at the beginning of my course but enjoying the flexibility of the distance learning option as I also have a full time job. The course is challenging but also very interesting. The rich online resources, continuous tutorial support and opportunities for online interactions with other students are great tools which enrich my experience and help me with my studies.
I opted for this course because I wanted to enter the teaching field. I have a MSc in Finance, but being a mother three young girls I wanted to opt for a career that would allow me to juggle home and work comfortably. I particularly favor the PGCE (PGCert) of Dundee because it gives me the option of returning to the program and completing the diploma or the MED should there be a need. The laws surrounding the teaching requirements tend to change and having this door open allows me to continue from where I have left of. I enjoyed studying both modules thoroughly. Although, I was anxious with having no books in my hands and space to highlight and scribbles notes as has been the case with my previous studies, I soon developed a likeness for reading online. The University Library holds a wide range of books, journals, articles and other sources, which I found extremely useful. The tutors have been supportive and so has the Stafford staff. The workshop in particular was a brilliant start to the program. I have recommended the program to several of my friends and I am happy to continue passing on this recommendation.
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I signed up for the Leicester MBA course in Finance and Marketing in 2002. The curriculum, course structure, duration and cost suited my needs. I was looking for a MBA course from a reputed and globally recognized Institute without having to leave my job to reside on a campus. The Leicester MBA offered exactly that as it was neither a campus based course nor a distance learning course. It offered classes over 2 years of the programme. My association with the administrative and faculty staff of Stafford was always characterized by prompt, efficient and professional assistance and instruction. The qualification per se and the nature of interaction during classes and workshops gave me new insights on numerous issues of the workplace. It offered certain perspectives in management which undoubtedly helped me progress in my maritime shipping career and into leadership roles.
The University of Leicester and Stafford Associates was recommended by a friend and former student. It's a well structured course requiring a lot of hard work from the students. The staff and lecturers of Stafford have gone an extra mile to ensure that I was able to complete the MBA programme successfully. Ever since I graduated in MBA Finance I've had an edge over other IT consultants as I am able to seamlessly translate IT technical language to business language and reach out to the senior and top manager of organizations and for this I'm thankful for the knowledge imparted by Stafford Associates.
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The course required plenty of reading and writing of essays, but there were also opportunities to interact with other course members, both in person at the Get Together events in Dubai, but also virtually via the University Portal. The course really helped me understand what I wanted to achieve as a teacher and how to go about it. I can highly recommend it. Stafford was efficient and professional in their organization. They answered all my questions promptly and handled all payments without hassle or fuss.
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I made the decision to look at the possibility of doing an MBA in the spring of 2012. The reasoning was that I had two free days per week after moving to a new country and I wanted to achieve something that would make me feel positive about myself. I always felt that I never fulfilled my potential in terms of academia due to financial constraints, work and indeed laziness. Having looked at the options I decided to pursue the University of Leicester MBA through Stafford Associates. All of my initial queries and concerns were dealt with speed and professionalism by the Stafford team and I always looked forward to the quarterly weekend seminars in the UAE. In the final stage of my MBA, I was assigned a wonderful dissertation tutor who was a great help and source of advice. The world wide web makes access to knowledge and distance learning possible, and I see learning as a lifelong process that I appreciate more as I reach middle age. I decided to do the best I possibly could on each element of the course. I achieved a distinction and also an additional certificate from The University of Leicester for being one of the best distance learning students. I consider myself very lucky to have achieved these awards. Achieving the MBA has helped me in my work role as well as in negotiating better work conditions. I definitely feel more positive about myself – which was my goal at the outset. I have also exorcised the ghost of knowing I had not achieved my full potential academically in the past.
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Having started my distance learning MSc in HRM and Training in October 2015, led me to an incredibly enriching experience of knowledge attainment, through a very professionally designed online program. I am truly enjoying my academic education, and University of Leicester deserve every credit on this postgraduate academic journey. Stafford Global played a big supporting role in the application process. Everything went smoothly and was relatively straightforward. The dedicated team of professionals who explained everything from the get go are there to guide and help at every step of the process.
Over the several years it took me to complete my MBA studies at the University of Leicester, I have benefited substantially from the assistance and support of Stafford Associates. The team at Stafford has particularly provided with explanations guidance and advice as to how to best comply with the requirements of the University and the particular program. It would have been much more difficult to complete the program without this assistance.
Many thanks for this news and your congratulations as well, I would like to take this opportunity to highly thank all your staff who were very supportive and cooperative during the MBA journey. Your staff hospitality in Dubai offices two years ago is unforgettable and Stafford monitoring for every student progress is a role model for companies running a distance learning programs.
At the outset I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you and the team at Stafford Associates for helping me through all these years to reach this stage. I have interacted with a number of people from Stafford who have always been extremely professional and very helpful in their approach. The workshops that I attended have also been very useful and the lecturers who presented each module were of a high calibre imparting their personal and professional experience. I hope you can pass on my gratitude to all the people who supported me if you happen to be in touch with them. Thanks to Neeta, Sony, Irene, Nikoleta, Sajna, Revathi and Frances. Finally, I am grateful to you for your support and cooperation throughout the programme and for helping to keep everything together.
My experience with the University of Leicester was a great one. The University's MSc in Marketing program has helped me grow personally and professionally. The University has provided me with numerous resources such as access to a number of worldwide e-libraries, e-journals, e-books, information banks, study skills videos, access to forums and much more. In addition to that, the study materials and assignments provided have also helped me develop my marketing knowledge, research and critical analysis skills. Thanks to my Professors at the University and to the Admin, I was able to overcome the challenges that I met during my program study. Now I am feeling more confident and capable when it comes to working in the field of marketing, anywhere in the world.
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I'm writing to express my utmost happiness and gratitude towards all the help received from Stafford in accomplishing my MBA. It was very tough but fruitful journey and I have had professional rewards because of this program, even before I graduated (2 months back). The program has given me immense knowledge and a complete change in my thought process at professional level. In a few hours I will be on my way to Leicester to attend my graduation ceremony, and I cant thank you enough for all the support that I have received in the past three years from Stafford. Once again, thank you for everything !
I have been a student of CLMS and the University of Leicester since 2006. I completed my Diploma in Training and Development from CLMS in 2008, and subsequently topped it with an MSc in HRM&D in 2013 from the University of Leicester. All throughout, my experience with the University has been positive and really helpful. The distance learning mode helped me to balance my work commitments being a full time working professional, with academic studying, The quality and level of the information, readings and articles provided in the course materials helped to educate, inform and challenge my perspectives, as a learner. The benefit with distance learning is that as a student I learnt to rely on myself and in the process, stretch my critical thinking and decision making skills, particularly during my independently managed dissertation. Writing assignments honed my academic writing skills and helped me learn how to articulate application of a learning theory into practical scenarios; combined with the structured and detailed feedback from my assessors, it taught me how to critically evaluate academic concepts using the backdrop of my work experience. Stafford Associates provided a very good level of support; organized effort and clear communication to students around faculty visits, assignment timelines, and submission deadlines. The team was friendly and helped be the liaison between me and the university whenever I needed clarification or support.
I had very wonderful experience with the University and Stafford. I had perhaps millions of questions during the study and all tutors and admin staffs were absolutely professional, caring and patient in entertaining all my requests. They made this experience very pleasant journey and all challenges which seemed sometimes insurmountable turned into the very manageable and even easy tasks. Blackboard facility offered by the University is an amazing tool and helps in working on all assignments and dissertation. Tutors on Blackboard are very professional and only because of their help I could complete my study in minimal times with good results. I strongly recommend to anyone to embark on this beautiful journey. It is worth it!!!! From the very first day back in December of 2008 I had been taken care of by the very caring and nice people – staff of Stafford Associates. They never lost their patience, were always available and entertained all requests with professionalism and in a very friendly way. Join the University of Leicester's programmes and these guys will take care of you and will turn your study into the very pleasant and unforgettable experience!!!
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone in Stafford and ULSM, especially Frances, Karen, Revathi, Mr. Ajith and everyone else concerned for all the support and encouragement I had received during this period. This was definitely not an easy task considering all the work and personal commitments I had going on, but these are challenges which makes life what it is.
Stafford have been helpful throughout the application process and through the duration of the course so far. The course is interesting and they have managed to tailor it to the needs of those teaching in the Middle East. Having a chance to meet the tutors in Dubai certainly adds a nice touch.
I really enjoyed the course and felt that all the information was relevant to my teaching experience. However, I felt that the last 2 modules, which had short time notices for completing their assignments, were practically more relevant to our daily teaching practice than the first two. And therefore, I would suggest that the university either compresses the first two modules or shift the last two forward in time. I also felt that the program didn't enrich us in terms of integrating technology in our daily practice( which is very important in these times!) All my experience with Stafford has been positive in terms of services and communication. However, I feel that they should improve on their marketing strategies and follow up on their clients to promote the PGCE course even further!
It has been a good experience. The University mentors have been very helpful during their visits an also via email. Stafford have been prompt in providing information from their end. Thanks.
The Face to face weekends were good, however, the IT challenges with e-library were hindering. Stafford are quite good and helpful, however, sometimes only referring back to the University and not following up with me to see if the issue was resolved.
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Chauri Chaura and the Destiny of India
Posted on February 5, 2022 by Vinay Lal
What is Chauri Chaura? It is the name of a dusty market town not far from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, where on this day, 100 years ago, the destiny of India may have been decided—and quite likely in ways that we have yet to comprehend. Chauri Chaura boasts several martryrs' memorials, in memory of those who allegedly gave up their lives to secure the country's freedom from the yoke of colonial rule, and some years ago the Indian railways named the train that runs from Gorakhpur to Kanpur the Chauri Chaura Express. Nevertheless, Chauri Chaura does not sit well besides the Champaran Satyagraha, the Salt March, or the Quit India Movement in the narrative of 'the freedom struggle' as a place that is to be remembered for the glory that it brought upon the country. It is both present and absent in the national memory.
Shaheed Smarak [Martyrs' Memorial], Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur District, Uttar Pradesh.
In early 1922, India was in the thick of the noncooperation movement (asahayoga) that Gandhi had launched in 1920. The Khilafat movement had also taken hold of north India. The Gorakhpur Congress and Khilafat committees had taken the lead in organizing volunteers into a national corps, and volunteers had branched out into villages to secure pledges of noncooperation, persuade people and traders to boycott foreign cloth, and help in picketing liquor shops. The police sought to crack down on such political activity, occasionally wielding the baton on a volunteer, and there was tension in the air.
On February 5, though some sources say February 4, a procession of volunteers sought to blockade the local bazaar at Mundera and made its way past the local police station where the thanedar issued a warning to retreat. The crowd responded with taunts and jeers; the thanedar in turn fired some bullets in the air. The apparent impotence of the police further emboldened the processionists; as the historian Shahid Amin has recounted, they rejoiced with the proclamation that 'bullets have turned into water by the grace of Gandhiji'. Then came the real bullets; three men died and several more were wounded. Incensed, the crowd pelted the policemen with stones and pressed on, and the policemen retreated into the police station. The crowd bolted the door from outside and set fire to the thana with kerosene from the bazaar. Twenty-three policemen died: most were burned to death, and those who survived the flames were hacked to death.
The colonial state moved promptly to exact retribution. In police language, 'the rioters had absconded', but the precise identity of those who had partaken of 'the crime of Chauri Chaura' mattered less than the fact that mere association, signified for instance by having signed the pledge of noncooperation, was enough to establish guilt. Neighboring villages were raided; suspects were ferreted out of hiding and rounded up; and before too long 225 men were charged and brought before the session court for a speedy trial. Nineteen of the 172 men sentenced to death were eventually sent to the gallows. They are now remembered as the 'martyrs' of Chauri Chaura.
The police station (thana) at Chauri Chaura, now reinstated in national memory as another site of martrydom.
No one, understandably, was as shaken up by the incident at Chauri Chaura as Mohandas Gandhi, already anointed the Mahatma. Gandhi had pledged to bring swaraj to the nation in one year if the country was prepared to accept his leadership and adhere strictly to principled nonviolent resistance, and the Congress was on the verge of launching a campaign of 'mass civil disobedience' for which Gandhi had assigned responsibility to Sardar Patel. On February 8, Gandhi wrote a confidential letter to members of the Congress Working Committee where he described himself as 'violently agitated by the events in the Gorakhpur District'. He also hinted that he was thinking of calling for the suspension of the Bardoli satyagraha: 'I personally can never be a party to a movement half violent and half nonviolent, even though it may result in the attainment of so-called swaraj, for it will not be real swaraj as I have conceived it.'
Gandhi's biographer, D. G. Tendulkar, wrote that he was at this time 'the generalissimo of the Congress'; some others were inclined to use harsher language and would have characterized him as the 'dictator'. Gandhi was of the view that the 'mob' violence at Chauri Chaura had shown that the country was not yet ready for swaraj. The nonviolence of most Indians was the nonviolence of the weak, embraced not from conviction or even from an understanding of what is entailed by ahimsa, but only because it was expedient to use it among a people who were almost entirely unarmed. Nonviolence was for Gandhi never merely a policy to be adopted or dropped at will, nor was it even just a mode of offering resistance; it was the only way of being an ethically informed person in the world. The conduct of volunteers pledged to use nonviolence had brought before him the palpable truth that India was far from being ready to embrace nonviolence, and that the continuance of the noncooperation movement boded ill for the country's future. Consequently, he prevailed upon the Congress Working Committee meeting at Bardoli, Gujarat, on February 11-12, to suspend the movement; moreover, the committee passed a resolution 'deploring the inhuman conduct of the mob at Chauri Chaura in having brutally murdered constables and wantonly burnt the Police Thana and tenders its sympathy to the families of the bereaved.'
Headline from The Bombay Chronicle
It was but inevitable that the decision to suspend mass civil disobedience would be met with a storm of criticism. His critics declared that, though the decision had come down from the Congress Working Committee, there was no question that it had done so at the behest of Gandhi. The Mahatma was much lesser a person than he was made out to be, some charged, since he could not countenance opposition to his views and had acted unilaterally and with his customary authoritarianism. The other serious charge was that Gandhi had shown poor judgment: if he knew the country was behind him, he should also have known that India was on the cusp of freedom and that British administration had in some places been virtually paralyzed. Jawaharlal Nehru, writing his autobiography in 1941, recalled the mood at the time: 'The sudden suspension of our movement after the Chauri Chaura incident was resented, I think, by almost all the prominent Congress leaders—other than Gandhiji, of course. My father (who was in jail at that time) was much upset by it. The younger people were naturally even more agitated.' It is sometimes said that Bhagat Singh, who was all of 15 years old at the time, was shattered by the decision—and that the revolutionary movement was born off the disenchantment with the thinking of the Mahatma.
'I see that all of you are terribly cut up', Gandhi wrote to Jawaharlal, 'over the resolutions of the Working Committee. I sympathize with you, and my heart goes out to [your] father.' But to the argument that Motilal, Jawaharlal, Lajpat Rai, and many others had put forward, namely that it was absurd to let the unruly behavior of a 'mob of excited peasants' in some 'remote village' permit the outcome of a national movement, Gandhi had a clear and unequivocally straightforward reply that he issued in Young India on February 16. Tendulkar has been nearly singular in recognizing, quite rightly, Gandhi's long statement as 'one of the most extraordinary human documents ever written.' Gandhi explains why he commenced a five-day fast on February 12 and why he feels it necessary to undergo penance (prayaschit), and then cautions that the violence in Gorakhpur district should not be viewed as an aberration: 'Chauri Chaura is after all an aggravated symptom. I have never imagined that there has been no violence, mental or physical, in the places where repression is going on.' In modern everyday parlance, the violence there was a wake-up call: 'The tragedy of Chauri Chaura is really the index-finger. It shows the way India may go, if drastic precautions be not taken.'
It is, in the historiography of Indian nationalism, a settled matter that Gandhi made a catastrophic mistake in calling for the suspension of the noncooperation movement. His own reputation, on the standard account, took a nosedive; just a few weeks after the incident, he was hauled into jail on charges of sedition and fomenting disaffection against the government, and at a trial on March 20 he was found guilty and sentenced to a six-year term in prison. For some years, Gandhi even appeared to some to have disappeared from the public view. It would be another twenty-five years before India would attain independence, and his assassin was not alone in arguing that the supposed architect of Indian independence may have set back the cause of Indian freedom. It is, of course, a contrafactual to argue that India may well have been free long before 1947 if Gandhi had not imposed his will on the Congress and pressed for a suspension of the civil disobedience movement. But is another view possible?
In the years after Chauri Chaura and his release from prison, Gandhi would go on to grab the world's attention with the Dandi march. His tour through strife torn Noakhali and his fast in Calcutta have been mentioned as among the most heroic moments in an epic life. Chauri Chaura is, when not seen as a blot, largely obscured in the narratives. I wish to suggest that, in withdrawing mass civil disobedience, Gandhi was extraordinarily daring and took what can be viewed as one of the boldest steps in world history to secure politics on an ethical footing. That colonial injustice was writ large did not allow him, in his view, to exonerate the participants in what he with characteristic bluntness called 'the crime of Chauri Chaura'. The question of means in relation to ends in politics is inescapably present to those who have aspire to an ethical framework of action, but Gandhi's much loftier conception of the ethical life did not lead to the calculus where the interests of a nation could be placed before the lives of even a few individuals. Who, he asked, was prepared to wipe the tears from the faces of the widows of the butchered policemen? It is possible to argue that if India, far more so than most other countries that would be set on the path of decolonization, could persist with democracy and not slide into authoritarian political rule or military dictatorship, it may have had to do with Gandhi's own principled adherence to nonviolence and the manner in which he took India along with him on that journey.
It is thus not 'the crime of Chauri Chaura' but rather the miracle of Chauri Chaura that we are called upon to think about at this critical juncture in the country's history when Gandhi is openly derided and the Republic of India is on the precipice of an interminable decline into authoritarianism. We should be haunted both by 'the crime of Chauri Chaura' and the possibilities of redemption that knot nonviolence to violence.
First published at aplive.in under the same title with a truncated last paragraph. Access it here.
The published version at ABP (Gujarati) available in Gujarati as ચૌરી ચૌરા અને ભારતનું ભાગ્ય
Norwegian translation by Lars Olden available as Chauri Chaura og Indias skjebne
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John Ishvaradas Abdallah on February 5, 2022 at 10:34 PM said:
Thank you for this reminder of Gandhiji's principled stance when such principles have been all but forgotten …


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In the subsequent debate it also emerged that actually there were plans to take casinos big-time to some prime land locations and that a new airport was being planned as part of this initiative. A big player in casinos was quoted as saying: "The Indian government has asked casinos to build integrated resorts in Goa. Gambling operators who did not enter Macau, when the game was liberalized at the beginning of the millennium do not want to miss the boat in Goa and want to bet on what might be the next Macau. We expect Goa to quickly become a $ 1 billion market as it transitions to land-based casinos."
Whatever may be the truth about these plans it is clear that even with their present-day limited range, casinos have become identified in the public mind with several social problems. Women may not take any part in gambling but still suffer its adverse social impacts. While gambling has been a serious addiction for a long time in history, in modern times this problem has taken novel forms with technology making it possible to spread gambling on a much wider scale.
In addition, powerful interests have been pleading for legalising casino gambling and other forms of gambling including betting on sports events. Gambling is not only being legalised in many parts of the world; in addition many local governments are even promoting gambling to earn revenue. According to one estimate the size of global legal gambling may amount to $335 billion. In such a situation there is need for wider recognition of the adverse social impacts of gambling.
Crystal Fulton, Professor of University College, Dublin has written, "Harmful gambling can have crippling financial and social effects on the gambler, their friends and family. In the first national study on the social impact of harmful gambling in Ireland, we examined how it affected recovering gamblers, their families and friends…Talking to people from all walks of life…we found that a common theme was the devastating social effects gambling had on people's lives."
A review of existing research on this subject by Shou-Tsung Wu and Yeong-Shyang Chen says, "Although some researchers have found that the development of casino gambling has no direct association with an increase in criminal activities, most studies have shown that casino gambling may be correlated with the following social deviations : domestic violence, divorce, bankruptcy, drug and alcohol abuse, risky or illicit sexual behaviour (especially prostitution) and problem gambling. "Additionally, Stokowski (1996) and Long (1996), who studied gambling towns in Colorado and South Dakota, clearly indicated that the rates of criminal activities increased due to the development of casino enterprises in these two locations. The increase in the number of pathological gamblers is another concerning issue regarding the development of casino gambling."
According to Gordon Moody Association (Help for Problem Gamblers), "Anyone who gets caught up in the downward spiral of problem gambling finds only too soon that the negative impact on his or her life can be devastating. Finding money to gamble is usually the most immediate and obvious issue which brings with it enough problems, but in addition an all-consuming compulsion to gamble at any cost leads to difficulties which affect employment, quality of life, family relationships and mental and physical health. "And, of course, problem gambling doesn't just affect the individual. It's estimated that for every problem gambler at least 10 other family members, friends and colleagues are also directly affected."
Hence it is clear that gambling has very serious social impacts and the rapid spread of legal gambling should be resisted by social movements. In addition, communities should also resist the widespread practice of various forms of illegal gambling. In schools and in community places there should be a clear message against gambling, backed with adequate information on the adverse social impacts of gambling.
The highly dubious arguments given for legalising gambling, including betting in sports events and casino gambling, should be resisted strongly by providing all the strong evidence against the adverse social impacts of all forms of gambling.
(The writer is a freelance journalist who has been involved with several social movements.)
Goa may witness 10k-15k Covid cases per day around January 20: Expert
After Pawar claim, Goa Congress says no talks with Trinamool on alliance
Haven't taken any decision to join BJP, says Goa Minister Govind Gaude


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Text;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace GraphLib
{
    public partial class PlotterGraphSelectCurvesForm : Form
    {
        private int selectetGraphIndex = -1;

        private PlotterGraphPaneEx gpane = null;

        public PlotterGraphSelectCurvesForm()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
            FormClosing += new FormClosingEventHandler(OnFormClosing);
            lb_Graphs.SelectedIndexChanged += new EventHandler(OnSelectedGraphIndexChanged);
            VisibleChanged += new EventHandler(OnVisibleChanged);
            tb_GraphName.TextChanged += new EventHandler(tb_GraphName_TextChanged);
        }

        void tb_GraphName_TextChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (selectetGraphIndex >= 0 && selectetGraphIndex < gpane.Sources.Count)
            {
                DataSource src = gpane.Sources[selectetGraphIndex];
                String Text = tb_GraphName.Text;

                if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(Text) == false)
                {
                    src.Name = Text;
                    gpane.Invalidate();
                }
            }
        }

        public PlotterGraphPaneEx GraphPanel
        {
            set
            {
                gpane = value;
                if (gpane != null)
                {
                    this.lb_Graphs.Items.Clear();

                    foreach (DataSource s in gpane.Sources)
                    {
                        if (s.Active)
                        {
                            this.lb_Graphs.Items.Add(s.Name, CheckState.Checked);
                        }
                        else
                        {
                            this.lb_Graphs.Items.Add(s.Name, CheckState.Unchecked);
                        }
                    }

                    UpdateAllCheckedState();
                }
            }
        }

        void UpdateAllCheckedState()
        {
            int AutoScaleOn = 0;

            foreach (DataSource src in gpane.Sources)
            {
                if (src.AutoScaleY)
                {
                    AutoScaleOn++;
                }
            }

            if (AutoScaleOn == 0)
            {
                btn_AutoScaleAll.Visible = true;
                btn_AutoScaleAll.Text = "Auto Y-Scale all Graphs";
            }
            else
            {
                btn_AutoScaleAll.Visible = true;
                btn_AutoScaleAll.Text = "Normal Y-Scale all Graphs";
            }

        }

        void OnVisibleChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (this.Visible == true)
            {
                selectetGraphIndex = -1;
                gB_SelectedGraph.Visible = false;

                if (gpane != null)
                {
                    UpdateAllCheckedState();

                    if (gpane.layout == PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.NORMAL)
                    {
                        cb_Layout.SelectedIndex = 0;
                    }
                    else if (gpane.layout == PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.STACKED)
                    {
                        cb_Layout.SelectedIndex = 1;
                    }
                    else if (gpane.layout == PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.TILES_HOR)
                    {
                        cb_Layout.SelectedIndex = 2;
                    }
                    else if (gpane.layout == PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.TILES_VER)
                    {
                        cb_Layout.SelectedIndex = 3;
                    }
                    else if (gpane.layout == PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.VERTICAL_ARRANGED)
                    {
                        cb_Layout.SelectedIndex = 4;
                    }

                    bt_bg_col_top.BackColor = gpane.BgndColorTop;
                    bt_bg_col_bot.BackColor = gpane.BgndColorBot;
                    bt_MajorGridColor.BackColor = gpane.MajorGridColor;
                    bt_MinorGridColor.BackColor = gpane.MinorGridColor;

                }
            }
        }

        void OnSelectedGraphIndexChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (gpane != null)
            {
                for (int i = 0; i < gpane.Sources.Count; i++)
                {
                    if (lb_Graphs.CheckedIndices.Contains(i))
                    {
                        gpane.Sources[i].Active = true;
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        gpane.Sources[i].Active = false;
                    }
                }
                gpane.Invalidate();
            }
        }

        void OnFormClosing(object sender, FormClosingEventArgs e)
        {
            this.Hide();
            e.Cancel = true;
        }

        private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            this.Hide();
        }

        private void comboBox1_SelectedIndexChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (cb_Layout.SelectedIndex == 0)
            {
                gpane.layout = PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.NORMAL;
            }
            if (cb_Layout.SelectedIndex == 1)
            {
                gpane.layout = PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.STACKED;
            }

            if (cb_Layout.SelectedIndex == 2)
            {
                gpane.layout = PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.TILES_VER;
            }
            if (cb_Layout.SelectedIndex == 3)
            {
                gpane.layout = PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.TILES_HOR;
            }
            if (cb_Layout.SelectedIndex == 4)
            {
                gpane.layout = PlotterGraphPaneEx.LayoutMode.VERTICAL_ARRANGED;
            }
            gpane.Invalidate();
        }

        private void checkedListBox1_SelectedIndexChanged_1(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            selectetGraphIndex = lb_Graphs.SelectedIndex;

            UpdateSelectedGraphInfo();
            gB_SelectedGraph.Visible = true;
        }

        private void UpdateSelectedGraphInfo()
        {
            if (selectetGraphIndex >= 0 && selectetGraphIndex < gpane.Sources.Count)
            {
                DataSource src = gpane.Sources[selectetGraphIndex];
                btn_GraphColor.BackColor = src.GraphColor;

                cb_Y_AutoScale.Checked = src.AutoScaleY;
                cb_X_AutoScale.Checked = src.AutoScaleX;

                cbDownSampling.SelectedIndex = (src.Downsampling - 1);
                tb_GraphName.Text = src.Name;
            }
        }

        private void btn_GraphColor_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (selectetGraphIndex >= 0 && selectetGraphIndex < gpane.Sources.Count)
            {
                DataSource src = gpane.Sources[selectetGraphIndex];
                ColorDialog d = new ColorDialog();
                if (d.ShowDialog() == DialogResult.OK)
                {
                    btn_GraphColor.BackColor = d.Color;
                    src.GraphColor = d.Color;
                    gpane.Invalidate();
                }
            }
        }

        private void OnButtonAutoScallOnClicked(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            int AutoScaleOn = 0;

            foreach (DataSource src in gpane.Sources)
            {
                if (src.AutoScaleY)
                {
                    AutoScaleOn++;
                }
            }

            if (AutoScaleOn == 0)
            {
                btn_AutoScaleAll.Text = "Normal scale for all graphs";
                foreach (DataSource src in gpane.Sources)
                {
                    src.AutoScaleY = true;
                }
            }
            else
            {
                btn_AutoScaleAll.Text = "Auto scale for all graphs";
                foreach (DataSource src in gpane.Sources)
                {
                    src.AutoScaleY = false;
                }
            }
            UpdateSelectedGraphInfo();
            gpane.Invalidate();
        }

        private void OnDownsamplingChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (selectetGraphIndex >= 0 && selectetGraphIndex < gpane.Sources.Count)
            {
                DataSource src = gpane.Sources[selectetGraphIndex];

                src.Downsampling = (cbDownSampling.SelectedIndex + 1);
            }

            gpane.Invalidate();
        }

        private void bt_bg_col_top_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
             ColorDialog d = new ColorDialog();
             if (d.ShowDialog() == DialogResult.OK)
             {
                 bt_bg_col_top.BackColor = d.Color;
                 gpane.BgndColorTop = d.Color;

                 gpane.Invalidate();
             }
        }

        private void bt_bg_col_bot_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            ColorDialog d = new ColorDialog();
            if (d.ShowDialog() == DialogResult.OK)
            {
                bt_bg_col_bot.BackColor = d.Color;
                gpane.BgndColorBot = d.Color;
                gpane.Invalidate();
            }
        }

        private void bt_MajorGridColor_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            ColorDialog d = new ColorDialog();
            if (d.ShowDialog() == DialogResult.OK)
            {
                bt_MajorGridColor.BackColor = d.Color;
                gpane.MajorGridColor = d.Color;
                gpane.Invalidate();
            }
        }

        private void bt_MinorGridColor_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            ColorDialog d = new ColorDialog();
            if (d.ShowDialog() == DialogResult.OK)
            {
                bt_MinorGridColor.BackColor = d.Color;
                gpane.MinorGridColor = d.Color;
                gpane.Invalidate();
            }
        }

        private void cb_Y_AutoScale_CheckedChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (selectetGraphIndex >= 0 && selectetGraphIndex < gpane.Sources.Count)
            {
                DataSource src = gpane.Sources[selectetGraphIndex];

                src.AutoScaleY = cb_Y_AutoScale.Checked;

                UpdateAllCheckedState();

                gpane.Invalidate();

            }
        }

        private void cb_X_AutoScale_CheckedChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (selectetGraphIndex >= 0 && selectetGraphIndex < gpane.Sources.Count)
            {
                DataSource src = gpane.Sources[selectetGraphIndex];

                src.AutoScaleX = cb_X_AutoScale.Checked;

                UpdateAllCheckedState();

                gpane.Invalidate();

            }
        }

    }
}

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We created the original Irving & Fine site in 2011. It was what they wanted at the time and has since become outdated in terms of look & feel. They were initially more bohemian but now wants to be more high-end and sophisticated. A new look was required for them to reposition themselves. Knowing that M Interactive understands high-end marketing from the work they previously did at London Fog, Irving & Fine asked for a redesign.
Our approach was to simplify the site and use what we had previously created in WordPress instead of building the whole site from scratch. We would basically just give it a facelift. Knowing that photography would be key to the site, we worked hard to ensure that the brand is prominently displayed and the site is built around the clothes, not busy itself with unnecessary elements. Our persona is a wealthy & sophisticated woman with an unconventional style. Her shopping journey would include getting a feel of the company by looking at the Travel Logs, About, and Press. We ensure that the user knows that we are advocating a lifestyle brand. The lifestyle sets the brand.


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Augusta National postpones Masters until a later date due to coronavirus
Adam Schupak
USA Today Golf
After remaining silent for more than a week, Augusta National Golf Club announced that the Masters, which was scheduled to begin on April 9, will be postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus fears.
"Unfortunately, the ever-increasing risks associated with the widespread Coronavirus COVID-19 have led us to a decision that undoubtedly will be disappointing to many, although I am confident is appropriate under these unique circumstances," Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said in a statement released to the media Friday morning. "Considering the latest information and expert analysis, we have decided at this time to postpone the Masters Tournament, the Augusta National Women's Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals.
"We hope this postponement puts us in the best position to safely host the Masters Tournament and our amateur events at some later date."
Cancellations:Coronavirus related event cancellations, business closings in the Upstate
On March 4, Ridley released a statement reassuring fans that the Masters, along with the Augusta National Women's Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, would proceed as scheduled.
"The safety, health and well-being of everyone is our top priority at Augusta National Golf Club," Ridley said in a statement at that time. "We will continue to review the available facts and information with the experts and authorities, establish precautions and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of all involved."
But since that time, the World Health Organization classified the COVID-19 as a global pandemic on Wednesday. The NBA moved to postpone the rest of the season alongside the NHL, and MLB canceled spring training and postponed the start of the season for two weeks. The decision comes 12 hours after PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan canceled the Players Championship after one round and declared all Tour events canceled through the Valero Texas Open, which is the tournament that precedes the Masters.
Here's what we know:Coronavirus in South Carolina
"I think there's bigger problems in the world right now than whether we play the Masters or not," Jon Rahm said. "It's as simple as that."
"We recognize this decision will affect many people, including our loyal patrons," Ridley said in his statement. "Your patience as we make every effort to communicate effectively and efficiently is appreciated, and we will share any additional information as soon as it becomes available. Updates also will be posted to our website, Masters.com."


text:
using Sitecore.DataExchange;
using Sitecore.DataExchange.Attributes;
using Sitecore.DataExchange.Converters.PipelineSteps;
using Sitecore.DataExchange.Models;
using Sitecore.DataExchange.Plugins;
using Sitecore.DataExchange.Repositories;
using Sitecore.Services.Core.Model;
using System.Collections.Generic;

namespace SF.Feature.DEF.General
{
    [SupportedIds(new string[] { "{EE1ED7B7-AECA-435A-BADA-07F4E03683A2}" })]
    public class IterateAndRunPipelineAsyncStepConverter : BasePipelineStepConverter
    {
        public IterateAndRunPipelineAsyncStepConverter(IItemModelRepository repository)
          : base(repository)
        {
        }

        protected override void AddPlugins(ItemModel source, PipelineStep pipelineStep)
        {
            this.AddPipelinesSettingsPlugin(source, pipelineStep);
            this.AddDataLocationSettingsPlugin(source, pipelineStep);
        }

        public override PipelineStep Convert(ItemModel source)
        {
            this.CanConvert(source);
            return base.Convert(source) ?? (PipelineStep)null;
        }

        private void AddPipelinesSettingsPlugin(ItemModel source, PipelineStep pipelineStep)
        {
            PipelinesSettings pipelinesSettings = new PipelinesSettings();
            IEnumerable<Pipeline> models = this.ConvertReferencesToModels<Pipeline>(source, "Pipelines");
            if (models != null)
            {
                foreach (Pipeline pipeline in models)
                    pipelinesSettings.Pipelines.Add(pipeline);
            }
            pipelineStep.Plugins.Add((IPlugin)pipelinesSettings);
        }

        private void AddDataLocationSettingsPlugin(ItemModel source, PipelineStep pipelineStep)
        {
            string stringValue = this.GetStringValue(source, "DataLocation");
            pipelineStep.Plugins.Add((IPlugin)new DataLocationSettings()
            {
                DataLocation = stringValue
            });
        }
    }
}


text:
Q: How to create conditional statement before a specific year I have a method that should process a string only if it is before a specific year. However I don't seem to be able to get the thing to work - I don't think the comparison is being done correctly. Can someone show me how the comparison is done for just years. If Joda time is better can you also show how (rather than tell me to just use joda time)
The string is in the UK date format eg 16/02/2006
My code:
DateFormat df = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyy");
Date yearOnReport = df.parse(startDateString);
Date threshold = df.parse("2006")
if (yearOnReport<threshold){
...\\Do some stuff
}

A: In Java 8, use a LocalDate and a DateTimeFormatter:
String startDateString = "16/02/2006";

DateTimeFormatter dateTimeFormatter = DateTimeFormatter.ofPattern("dd/MM/uuuu");
LocalDate localDate = LocalDate.parse(startDateString, dateTimeFormatter);
if (localDate.getYear() < 2006) {
    // code here
}

If you need to support older versions of Java, use Calendar and SimpleDateFormat:
String startDateString = "16/02/2006";

SimpleDateFormat simpleDateFormat = new SimpleDateFormat("dd/MM/yyyy");
Date date = simpleDateFormat.parse(startDateString);
Calendar calendar = Calendar.getInstance();
calendar.setTime(date);
if (calendar.get(Calendar.YEAR) < 2006) {
    // code here
}

In Java 7, you can do it the Java 8 way by getting the backport of the new java.time API from the ThreeTen project.
Advantage: Code will work when later upgrading to Java 8, without needing an extra library in Java 8.
Alternatively, add Joda-Time and use its LocalDate and DateTimeFormat:
String startDateString = "16/02/2006";

DateTimeFormatter formatter = DateTimeFormat.forPattern("dd/MM/yyyy");
LocalDate localDate = formatter.parseLocalDate(startDateString);
if (localDate.getYear() < 2006) {
    // code here
}

A: You cannot compare Dates with relational operators.
You can use the Date#compareTo method.

A: Use before() logical operators only work on primitive types.
This:
DateFormat df = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyy");
Date yearOnReport = df.parse(startDateString);
Date threshold = df.parse("2006")
if (yearOnReport<threshold){
...\\Do some stuff
}

Should be this:
DateFormat df = new SimpleDateFormat("dd/MM/yyyy");
Date yearOnReport = df.parse(startDateString);
Date threshold = df.parse("2006")
if (yearOnReport.before(threshold)){
...\\Do some stuff
}

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text:
John Lovell, né le  à Baton Rouge, est un skipper américain.

Carrière
John Lovell participe aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 2004 à Athènes et remporte la médaille d'argent dans la catégorie du Tornado.

Notes et références

Skipper américain
Médaillé d'argent olympique américain
Skipper aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1996
Skipper aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 2000
Skipper aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 2004
Skipper aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 2008
Naissance en octobre 1967

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