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The USA Network's limited run series Political Animals starred Sigourney Weaver as an assertive ex-first lady turned Secretary of State, working under the employ of a President she once campaigned against. Sounds familiar, eh? Any resemblance to Hillary Clinton is purely coincidental, however - or so we were lead to believe.
Perhaps downplaying the show's real-world inspiration was the best move to take. While Weaver's Elaine Barrish has some Hillary-like traits, Political Animals' premise in general doesn't aim for gritty realism all that much (although it does deliver in that regard). If the viewer approaches it as a slick, frothy family soap with a D.C. backdrop, rather than a true-to-life political drama, it can be quite entertaining.
Political Animals's pilot episode sets up Elaine Barrish as a Washington power player basking in the spotlight, all the while reflecting on how far she's come since being first lady (seen via flashbacks dappled with copious lens flare effects). While Elaine is being shadowed by Susan Berg (Carla Gugino), a tough reporter who stated some damaging things about her in the past, we get a peek into her unique family. Although divorced from flamboyant former president Bud Hammond (Ciaran Hinds) for his philandering, she still keeps in frequent touch with him for counsel and the sake of their two grown sons, twin brothers who are following different paths. While handsome and straight-laced Douglas (James Wolk), is working as a press liaison for his mother and engaged to lovely, bulimic designer Anne (Brittany Ishibashi), the openly gay T.J. (Sebastian Stan) is attempting to open a nightclub while battling substance abuse. Presiding over the family is Elaine's no-nonsense mother, Margaret (Ellen Burstyn), a former showgirl with an acid tongue. Amidst intense scrutiny, Elaine embarks on her position as Secretary of State under current Commander-in-Chief Paul Garcetti (Adrian Pasdar), a Democrat who was her biggest opponent in the race for the presidency.
Although adjectives like "delectable" are used on the DVD packaging for Political Animals to shill it as some kind of Scandal-esque guilty pleasure, the show itself is actually somewhat low-key - and totally absorbing. Smart dialogue and terrific performances handily makes up for the series' occasional far-fetched plot twists and "strong woman conquering a man's world" contrivances. The scripts have the intelligence and clever dialogue of Aaron Sorkin's stuff, thankfully without the lefty-liberal preaching. Sigourney Weaver is as great as expected, making Elaine into the same strong yet inwardly vulnerable type that the actress has been doing for the past 25-odd years. Nothing new, sure, but she delivers. I especially loved the interplay between Weaver and Carla Gugino as the reporter who becomes Elaine's unlikely ally. There are some excellent dynamics in the family itself as well, with Elaine playing off against her mother (Burstyn, fantastic as always) and her two sons. The only performance that rings false is Ciaran Hinds as the Southern-bred, devil-may-care charmer of an ex-president. Hinds' broad portrayal makes it hard to believe that Bud Hammond and Elaine were ever a couple, and the actor's studied accent annoys - was it based on Foghorn Leghorn? At least the voice gets more subtle as the series moves forward.
If the soapy dynamics and Washington shenanigans in Political Animals seem kind of baroque and specious at best, at least it's solidly entertaining and not overly showy. Actually, the show is surprisingly observant on one front, and that is the portrayal of journalism with the Gugino character. Not only does Gugino's veteran newspaper reporter have to deal with attempting to access Elaine and the Hammonds, she also has disagreements with her boss and lover (Dan Futterman) and a younger reporting co-worker (Meaghann Fahy) who advanced her career by penning a gossipy blog. The sleeping around part may be soaped up, but the portrayal of the newsroom is pretty accurate (based on personal experience) and the show has a few insightful things to say about the changing state of journalism in its present "publish now, verify later" state.
Conceived as a six-part miniseries, Political Animals was likely never intended to get extended into a season-by-season drama series. Although the final episode has some sense of closure, the characters and stories are so interesting that one could easily picture it going on for at least one full season. Warner Home Video's DVD release divides its six installments over two discs:
Disc 1
1-01 ____ 15/Jul/12 ____ Pilot*
1-02 ____ 22/Jul/12 ____ Second Time Around*
1-03 ____ 29/Jul/12 ____ The Woman Problem
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1-04 ____ 05/Aug/12 ____ Lost Boys*
1-05 ____ 12/Aug/12 ____ 16 Hours
1-06 ____ 19/Aug/12 ____ Resignation Day
* Unaired scenes included on a separate menu.
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Political Animals arrives on disc with a nice, lush looking image. The matted 16x9 widescreen image on this digitally photographed series sports vibrant color, deep and varied dark tones, and highlights that pop. The mastering is decently done, although I noticed there were a few noticeable instances of color banding.
The 5.1 Surround mix is subtly done (I only noticed it a few times, such as when a door knock came from the side speaker) and nicely mixed with pristine sounding dialogue. The use of music is somewhat noisy and obtrusive, especially in the opening credits, but it's not very frequently employed in this dialogue-heavy series. Subtitles in English SDH, French and Spanish are also provided.
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Final Thoughts:
Given the mixed reviews it received during its original 2012 broadcast, I was initially leery about reviewing Political Animals on DVD. But you know what? It's good. Sigourney Weaver's rigid nobility as Secretary of State Elaine Barrish can be a bit much, but the cast is great, the writing crackles, and there's enough densely plotted soapy intrigue to make one resent that it had a regretfully short 6-episode run. Recommended.
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Stopping the baby blanket for a much better cause........
50 comments:
- The Well Fed Wheel said...
I'm heading to the stash now for some pink yarn!!! I may even get to the march but if I can't I'm for sure going to have my hat get there!
- January 8, 2017 at 2:11 PM
- Teresa Kasner said...
I'm in! I agree with each and every word you said. I will get that pattern and make one in solidarity. My sister is marching at a similar march here in Portland, Oregon. I wish I could do it but I have bad knees and can't do it.. but I can wear a hat and join in symbolically. I'm proud of you!! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
- January 8, 2017 at 2:37 PM
- Linda @ A La Carte said...
I LOVE this project! I can't knit or crochet but would love to try it for a cause. I'll be looking for those hats as I hope this march is covered by the media! We must protect our rights! Hugs!
- January 8, 2017 at 2:46 PM
- Helen said...
What an amazing idea and movement - so great to support. I wish I could knit!! xo
- January 8, 2017 at 2:46 PM
- Araignee said...
Keep Calm and Knit On. That's what is going to get me through the next few weeks. The hype here in the DC area over the ascendancy of the Orange One is crazy and I can't deal with it. I'm putting my nose in my knitting-pussy hat included-until it is over. Someone let me know when that happens. Please.
- January 8, 2017 at 3:27 PM
- kathy b said...
Awesome awesome cause. Let me look at my stash.......
- January 8, 2017 at 3:46 PM
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- January 8, 2017 at 5:01 PM
- Between Me and You said...
Way to go, Mer!! Passionate for all the right reasons! Once I've finished watching Season 2 of Grace and Frankie, I'll get me some pink yarn and make a start!Thank you for sharing. xxx
- January 8, 2017 at 5:18 PM
- Bridget said...
Donna Druchanas has also designed a pattern for the Resist Hat, and has offered it for free on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/resist-hat
I'll probably make one, and though I couldn't afford to go to DC, I'm attending the march here in Philadelphia. I need to feel like I'm doing something.
- January 8, 2017 at 6:51 PM
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- January 8, 2017 at 7:25 PM
- Chris said...
Fantastic!!! I have been reading a bit about this lately!! I think the world is headed for more troubled times but we the quiet majority have to speak up!! Bravo ladies!! I wonder if anything is happening up here ??
- January 8, 2017 at 8:38 PM
- Toni said...
Love it!!!!!!!
- January 8, 2017 at 8:45 PM
- Lisa said...
We live in the DC area. My 83 year old mother-in-law is coming from Arizona for the march. I am trying to get hats crocheted for us, wish me luck! I think her protest sign will say "This woman grabs back!" She's rather feisty. I think the idea for the sign came from her women's democratic club. Regardless she will carry it high and proud. Keep your fingers crossed the weather isn't too bitter cold.
- January 8, 2017 at 9:14 PM
- gigi knits said...
Count me in !!!!! Only wish I had known about it sooner !!
- January 8, 2017 at 10:08 PM
- gigi knits said...
Need to add a PS : I won't be watching the inauguration !!
- January 8, 2017 at 10:17 PM
I am going to politely dissent.
We do not win by lowering ourselves to the President-elect's level. African Americans do not win by calling each other nigger and we, as smart, strong women do not win by donning Pussy-hats or calling each other bitch.
We win by calling OUT this form of degradation in ways that do not degrade us further.
Unfortunately, men like Mr. Trump are sadly unaware of irony.
- January 8, 2017 at 10:36 PM
- Babajeza said...
Good luck. It's always right to walk for (or support in any way) human rights. I'm with you. Regula
- January 8, 2017 at 10:45 PM
- alexandra s.m. said...
Love the idea!
You are passionate for all the right reasons and causes Meredith!
Sending you lots of love and shouting a big BRAVO to you and all these courageous women!
Thank YOU!!
- January 8, 2017 at 11:18 PM
- Needles and Wool said...
That is an amazing idea! I hope that you get lots of hats knitted and a lot of people donate hats for the big day! I love the look of the hat as well and the color. I hope that the message is heard loud and clear!
- January 8, 2017 at 11:49 PM
Thank you for knitting and for spreading the word. this is important for all of us.
I am going to march with both of my daughters. If you cannot go, we will march for you and know that you will be with us in spirit.
- January 9, 2017 at 12:01 AM
You go girl! :-) Knit like crazy!
Hope the march will sort much effect and that there will be hundreds of hats,
Have a nice day,
- January 9, 2017 at 12:30 AM
- Blondie's Journal said...
YES!!!! This incredible and I'm so happy to hear the fight goes on. Knit your little heart out...I'd do it too if I could!
All the best,
Jane xxx
- January 9, 2017 at 1:15 AM
- mamasmercantile said...
Well done Meredith, I will certainly be thinking of you all on that day.
- January 9, 2017 at 2:11 AM
- CJ said...
Well done Meredith for standing up and being counted. Good luck with that knitting. CJ xx
- January 9, 2017 at 4:23 AM
- Jo said...
I hadn't heard about this, I think it's so important to stand up for our rights and what a great way to do it.
- January 9, 2017 at 4:54 AM
I'm a woman, here's how I feel about Taxpayer subsidized anything, but especially health care: many supporters say things such as, "it's my body, don't tell me what I can do with my body" or, "these are my reproductive choices, not yours". If I, as a taxpayer, have any part of paying for your reproductive health, I have every right to say how my money is spent! If you don't want any one telling you what you can or cannot do with your body, be an adult, get a job, and pay for your own health care! When you expect public money to be used for something and then tell the public they have no right to say how the money they earned is to be spent, you've lost the right to say anything! You want full control-EARN IT!!
- January 9, 2017 at 7:44 AM
- Ryan....moved said...
Mere you ar the best. The more pink hats that people are able to make the better. And for all that can't make it to D.C. there are coordinating marches in towns across the country. There is even one scheduled for St. Pete at the same time as the national March.
Thanks for all that you do for so many others. I feel lucky to have met you when you would come into the small yarn shop that I use to manage. You were always so kind. Thank you again.
- January 9, 2017 at 8:13 AM
- Debbie said...
My niece is going, her university is sending a group on a bus. I started knitting her pussyhat last week and am about 2/3 done. When I finish I will send it to her via priority mail...it will be like a small part of me will be there with her!
- January 9, 2017 at 9:06 AM
- Andrea Ostapovitch said...
I hate, hate, hate that word! But the project is without a doubt extremely important. And I'm so happy to see that it is happening so soon. I'd love to see that word disappear, but if it anyway helps in woman/human rights then all the power to it.
- January 9, 2017 at 9:35 AM
- Claudia said...
Love it! Bravo!
The decision made to use that word, which some people find objectionable, concerns this and only this: the casual and disgusting use of that word by a man that committed sexual assault and is now the President-elect. (Though not, as you know, for me - #notmypresident.) They are taking a word that he used to objectify women and using it instead to EMPOWER women. I'm all for that.
- January 9, 2017 at 10:05 AM
- Haddock said...
I want my sons to grow up in a world where we are all equal - if all had this outlook, the world would be a better place to live in.
- January 9, 2017 at 11:58 AM
- Rose said...
Some teachers at my school are going and I plan to give them hats. I haven't decided if I'm going or not; I'm a little bit nervous and can't make up my mind.
- January 9, 2017 at 1:01 PM
- Mylittlepieceofengland said...
What a lovely idea, happy knitting xx
- January 9, 2017 at 2:08 PM
- Unknown said...
Sorry, but I find it very difficult to understand why women would adopt this symbol as one of empowerment. Trump used the word derisively and it showed his feelings. However, I cannot see how womens' use of this as a symbol does anything but make them look childish. I for one don't want to wear a pink hat with pussycat ears and would feel demeaned, made to look childish. Somehow I could not see Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marching in a tee shirt emblazoned with the "n" word. He held himself higher than any derogatory name that anyone could ever call him. He didn't need an artificial logo to brand his cause. I hold myself higher than any name anyone could call me and would not abase myself by "labeling" myself by such a word.
- January 9, 2017 at 2:29 PM
- Suzan said...
Wishing I was able to make it to DC!!!
I'm sending this poster to my youngest daughter!!!
Would love for her to go march!!!
Thank you Meredith for sharing!!!
Stay warm!!! Suzan
- January 9, 2017 at 4:52 PM
- susan q said...
Truer words were never spoken, Claudia. We simply cannot allow the most powerful leader of the free world to get away with this hideous behavior. Women will not allow him to use that word again. After all, we are 51% of the population. We are going to fight back. Thanks for bringing this topic to our attention. As Keith Olbermann says, Resist!
- January 9, 2017 at 5:08 PM
- Claudia said...
Wish I had my crochet hooks with me....and some yarn! Maybe I can get out and purchase some when I don't have to be at the theater. xoxoxo
- January 9, 2017 at 5:20 PM
- Melanie said...
I hate that word and don't agree to stooping down to the man-child's level by using suc terms, but hey, I'm all for the march and the project! You are wonderful to be knitting hats to support the cause.
- January 9, 2017 at 5:38 PM
- linda said...
I'm so naive Meredith, when I first saw the title of your post I thought of pussy cats. It's awful that woman are deviled like this and actually feel the need to go to this extreme to make themselves heard. Good luck with it all, I would be marching right along side with everyone if I lived over there. :) xx
- January 10, 2017 at 8:00 AM
- Jodiebodie said...
A fantastic thing to do Meredith and my credits to those who will be attending the match and you and others who will be making pussyhats. I love the stronger language you are using here to. We do owe it to the girls and women of the future and also the women before us who fought hard for our current rights to preserve what we have and continue fighting because the work is not done yet. There is a prevailing attitude that women have equal rights already but this is not the case. In Australia there are still large discrepancies in earnings between women and men, even for the same work! Women are discriminated against in the tax system here too - the federal government taxes feminine hygeine products (a 'tampon tax') but men are not subjected to the same sort of tax. It's not as if women can choose whether to buy these products or not if they want to function with equal opportunity in society! In other countries, girls are still subjected to genital mutilation, women are victims of 'honour killings' and acid attacks,and myriad injustices... so there is s long way to go and younger people need to keep fighting for human rights.
I would love to make some hats and then send them but they probably won't arrive in time but we could make some in Australia and share pics of ourselves wearing them in a show off solidarity. Good luck ladies! Go get 'em, girls!
- January 10, 2017 at 8:07 AM
- Jodiebodie said...
I agree with you about rising above using derogatory language at all but I can also see how many groups are trying to 'reclaim' these terms to reframe them and redress the power imbalance. If a sea of ponk hats makes a visual statement and catches people's attention, it can spread the message a lot further than one march in one city.
- January 10, 2017 at 8:12 AM
- Christina said...
Fantastic Meredith! I like those hats and don't find the name offensive. Sometimes it is important to make a strong point. I won't be knitting a pussy hat but I'll be thinking of all the brave women who make the journey to DC to march for their rights, with or without pussy hats. xx
- January 10, 2017 at 3:17 PM
- mynestofyarnandbuttons said...
Hello Meredith, And a BIG YES I will! So nice to be back in blogland and visit you just in time for this opportunity. Hope you have been well, I never stopped thinking of you all. Happy New Year
xo Robin
I have a blog post also
- January 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM
- Amy at love made my home said...
I hope you will enjoy all of your knitting and crafting in 2017, whatever the reason for it!
- January 11, 2017 at 6:56 AM
- Nance said...
Like many of the Thoughtful Responders here, I am conflicted. I don't want to sink to his level and validate or desensitize his language. Liza Kirschner made the point very eloquently with her example of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, and I cannot really improve upon that. I would add, however, the principle of President and First Lady Obama: "When they go low, we go high." I can't see how descending into the mud and using that language serves any purpose but to destigmatize and sully us all.
My other issue is the way the hat's design infantilizes and juvenilizes women. It looks childish, and our purposes and principles are quite mature and serious. We run a very real risk of making our Cause look silly or comical. We want, as Women and equals, to be heard--to be taken seriously. I wonder if wearing Pink Kitty Cat Ears will get that point across.
I don't doubt for one solitary moment your seriousness, your commitment, or your deep passion for our cause as Women. It is the same as my own, and I thank you.
- January 11, 2017 at 10:30 AM
- Nance said...
Sorry--I need to clarify a sentence that my wonky touchpad decided to edit for me. At the end of my first paragraph, my final sentence should have said
"I can't see how descending into the mud and using that language serves any purpose but to destigmatize his actions and sully us all."
(Can't help it; it's the English Teacher In Me.)
- January 11, 2017 at 1:58 PM
- Tanna said...
I love the start of that baby blanket, Meredith! I look forward to seeing it finished. blessings and hugs ~ tanna
- January 12, 2017 at 7:33 AM
- elns said...
Wow. I support you. We will be marching here. I'm not sure if I will have a hat myself, but I have pledged to knit one for a friend. It's too bad that this doesn't feel like ownership for some. However I understand where our fellow knitters are coming from (except for that taxpayer reproductive rights one, but "whatever" as the kids say.) I also appreciate the respectful voice. Equal Rights, Equal Education on how government works.
- January 12, 2017 at 12:53 PM
- Kat said...
I'd say pussyhat in some ways harks back to the anthem of "we're here, we're queer". For some members of a marginalized group, it works to take a derogatory word and tell oppressors "you don't own this word and you don't own us". Others may not feel that way and it's totally fine. We know words have power and for many involved in the project, there is a need to reclaim power for themselves.
And just a reminder since I'm a huge fan-Planned Parenthood uses NO government funds to perform abortions.
- January 15, 2017 at 4:56 PM
- Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...
You know, pussy used in other parts of the world just means cat. Just because a certain society has decided it's a derogatory word, doesn't make it so for everyone. And if women want to stand up for what's right and give themselves the name to make a point, then what's wrong with that? Absolutely nothing. People just need to get over it and focus on the intention. Pussy cat. Pussy hat. All just words. It's the action of empowering and standing up that's important. March on!
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A craniotomy is any surgical opening into the skull, but it can also be named for the type of procedure that needs to be done, or how it is carried out. Other craniotomies types may include:
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The type of procedure depends on the reason it is being done. The most common reasons for a craniotomy include:
Smoking may increase the risk of complications.
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
Your doctor may do the following before your procedure:
Before surgery, you will need to:
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day before your surgery, unless told otherwise by your doctor.
General anesthesia is used to start awake craniotomies. Once the brain is exposed, the effects of anesthesia are slowly reversed. This is done so you can interact with the surgeons during the procedure. This helps them map the brain and determine which parts of the brain are critical for functioning.
Your head will be shaved and your skin will be washed with an antiseptic. An incision will be made into part of your scalp. Next, part of your skull will be removed and your brain covering will be opened. Depending on the reason for your surgery, several things may happen: a tumor may be removed, a part of your brain tissue may be taken, a tube may be placed, or repairs to your brain or its vessels may be done. The brain opening will then be sewn back into place and your skull replaced. Staples or stitches will be used to close the incision. A drain may be inserted to remove blood and fluid for the first few days after surgery. A dressing will be wrapped around your head.
Several hours, depending on the type and reason for surgery
Anesthesia will block pain during the procedure. You will have pain after the procedure. Ask your doctor about medication to help manage pain.
The usual length of stay is 3-7 days. It is possible that you may have to stay longer if complications arise.
Right after the procedure, you will be in a recovery room where your blood pressure, pulse, breathing, and mental status will be monitored.
You may be given medications to prevent:
The staff will take measures to prevent pressure build-up in your brain.
You will be asked to get out of bed and walk around to prevent complications like blood clots or pneumonia.
When you return home, take these steps:
If you feel symptoms of depression for more than 2 weeks, consider talking to a therapist or psychologist.
Call your doctor if any of these occur:
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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Switzerland-based banking giant UBS has issued a new dress code for employees that is as precise as the movements of a Swiss watch in telling them how to dress, style their hair and even what they should smell like.
The investment banking firm's 43-page edict is being tested in five of its Swiss branches. The 154-year-old company is thought to be trying to burnish its conservative credo in the wake of legal troubles in the U.S. and financial woes that led to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board bailing out the bank to the tune of $74.5 billion.
And the stern new rules are enough to have Victoria's Secret execs wiping their tears with frilly lingerie: Female employees are instructed to wear flesh-colored underwear, keep their skirt length to mid-knee, and steer a wide berth around ankle chains and body piercings.
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Nor are male employees exempt from potential disapproval over their dress: UBS wants them in classic-cut two-button jackets and forbids them to wear the same ties or shoes on consecutive days. They must also resist the temptation to turn back the clock by using hair dye.
Vote: Does Swiss bank's dress code go too far?
So detailed and precise is the UBS rulebook that its style recommendations wouldn't look out of place in GQ or Glamour magazine. For women:
- "Light makeup consisting of a foundation, mascara and discreet lipstick will enhance your personality."
- "Women should not wear shoes that are too tight-fitting as there is nothing worse than a strained smile."
- "A flawless appearance can bring inner peace and a sense of security."
- "The ideal time to apply perfume is directly after you take a hot shower, when your pores are still open."
For men:
- "Three days of stubble is not permitted and a visit to the barber is recommended once every four weeks."
- "Wear only ties that match the bone structure of the face and do not wear socks with cartoon motifs."
- "If you wear a watch, it suggests reliability and that punctuality is a great concern to you."
- "Underwear is among the most intimate parts of our clothing … your underwear must not be visible through your clothes, or stand out … your figure should not suffer from the way you wear your underwear."
Both sexes get a lesson in olfactory pleasantness in the UBS code, which states, "Our body odor cannot be changed. However, we can ensure that it produces only pleasant scents. Strong breath (garlic, onions, cigarettes) can have a significant impact on communication."
Related: Executive says she was fired for her 'distracting' breasts
The stringent Swiss standards come as UBS launches an ad campaign to shore up its image and consumer confidence in the wake of public relations hits that have damaged the company. In 2008, a U.S. Senate panel accused UBS of helping rich Americans avoid taxes through offshore bank accounts. When criminal charges were threatened, the bank paid a $780 million fine to stave off prosecution for defrauding the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Also in 2008, UBS received the highest amount of bailout money the U.S. supplied any international firm in the wake of the global financial meltdown.
While nearly a third of UBS' 64,000 employees are located in North America, UBS spokesman Jean-Raphael Fontannaz told the Wall Street Journal that the new dress and style code is in effect only among Switzerland-based employees, and even then, only covers 10 percent of those workers. But if it proves successful, it may be extended to other Swiss employees.
But at least one U.S.-based bank may be as finicky as the Swiss when it comes to their employees' appearance: Last June, Debrahlee Lorenzana, 33, sued Citibank for gender discrimination, claiming she was dismissed for being too attractive.
Related: Woman says bank fired for her being sexy
"The goal is for clients to immediately know that they are at UBS when they are entering the bank," Fontannaz said. "After the test phase, we may implement the dress code, or adapt it, or not use it at all."
Though the bank issued a statement declaring the bank's "reputation makes up our most precious asset ... and so adopting irreproachable behavior implies having an impeccable presentation," some are casting a less than reverent eye on the fussy new rules.
Noting the shaky state of the banking industry in light of financial abuses, one poster wrote on the U.K. Daily Mail website: "To some top bankers around the world, here's some good advice: please be careful, not to end up having this dress code = prison stripes."


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The U.S. Comex gold futures fell 0.84% this week after falling 1.88% last week. In contrast, the Dollar Index climbed 0.54% after climbing 1.24% the week before. The S&P 500 Index surged 1.02% while the Euro Stoxx 50 index rose 0.37% after rising for three consecutive weeks.
Disconnect between the Real Economy and Asset Prices
Both stocks and bonds have reached elevated levels due to the stimulus by the global central banks, but not because of strong economic growth. Bubble talks about bonds and stocks have surfaced as have the concerns that the Fed will taper off its QE program sooner than expected. The world's largest bond house, PIMCO, recently warned of a sharp drop in the risky markets if economic growth turns out to be much worse. While the U.S. April retail sales unexpectedly rose 0.1% compared to a forecast of a 0.3% decline, the Chinese April fixed asset investment and industrial production both trailed estimates. After the ECB has cut interest rates, the central banks of Australia and Korea also unexpectedly lower interest rates as commodity prices and exports have weakened.
Gold Prices in a Tug of War
As Barclays pointed out, the strength in the physical demand has countered the gold-backed ETF outflows, which amounted to 39 tonnes during the first week of May and about 380 tonnes year-to-date. However, Barclays believes that there is a bigger risk of the physical demand slowing down instead of the ETF flows bouncing back in the near term. With equities racing ahead and the U.S. dollar strengthening, gold prices will likely face renewed downward pressure. A U.S. dollar rally may be in store because of the relative U.S. economic outperformance, a higher bond risk premium and a fairly cheap currency. A stronger dollar will weaken commodity prices including gold. Nevertheless, the physical buyers and central banks will again be the supporter of gold prices at lower prices. The combined short speculative gold positions at the CFTC remained at a record high since 1999. This means that gold prices can be boosted by a short-covering rally at some point.


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Sunday, August 29, 2010
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Being on A pension and Having so many grandchildren to spoil I dont often buy things for myself but Lynette Anderson Designs was selling This Quick unpicks and I just had to have one.It is A scottish man I just love it. I have A friend that Lends me some Peoples Friend magazines every week she brings them into the Lifeline store that I volunteer at so I made this bag to carry them in.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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Big Clean Out.
My Friend Decided It was time for A big clean out and She knows I do A lot of crafts so this is what landed on my doorstep. Enough wool.
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
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It's a long way to Tipperary (Traditional)
From "A Song-book of Folk and Pop Music" by Mario Papa & Giuliano Iantorno, Zanichelli Editore, 1977
It''s a long way to Tipperary (1)
It''s a long way to go,
It''s a long way to Tipperary
To the sweetest girl I know.
Goodbye Piccadilly, (2)
Farewell Leicester Square (3)
It''s a long, long way to Tipperary
But my heart''s right there.
(1) Tipperary is a little town in County Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland (Eire). The town''s main industry is the processing of dairy products. Tipperary became known among the English speaking Allies in World War I because of the song "It''s a long way to Tipperary". The soldiers turned tris love ballad into a marching song, and it became one of the best known songs of the war.
(2) Piccadilly is one of the most famous squares in London. It is a kind of link between daytime shopping areas and the evening entertainment area. Several important London streets mete here.
(3) Leicester Square is another famous area for evening entertainement to the east of Piccadilly.
Piccadilly Circus
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My PI wont follow the evidence
Posted 29 July 2009 - 10:06 AM
I guess im just here to rant a bit i wonder if others have the same problems.
I obviously have to leave as soon as i can but this just sucks so bad.
Posted 29 July 2009 - 10:31 AM
However, one ignores strong data contradictory to a current theory at one's own peril -- if the contradictory evidence is correct, and you pursue the other theory, you at best waste time and money, and at worst get shown to be in error in the literature when someone else publishes experiments that establish the new theory.
Posted 29 July 2009 - 12:32 PM
I would like to know if others have the experience of their PI either
A.) flat out misrepresenting data
B.) push too hard to fit the data to their way of thinking
C.) not follow the evidence
But, this situation is not a danger to science. It will go nowhere, nothing will be published. (He will retire soon having published more opinion pieces than papers). To my mind this actually shows science does work, but its hard to be tied to something like this. Also i see there is something here that could be followed up. A strong result that i could try to elucidate why it happens, unfortunately i wont be able to order the necessary probes... Of course it would only confirm the consensus view, still its something.
And yes i know i look bad even writing this, criticizing a superior and all, but it is what it is. Its the situation as i see it and very stressful. Im a lab technician, i do a job, i get paid so i guess i should be happy but Im not. I cant associate with this sort of work.
Posted 29 July 2009 - 06:17 PM
I would like to know if others have the experience of their PI either
A.) flat out misrepresenting data
B.) push too hard to fit the data to their way of thinking
C.) not follow the evidence
I have once been warned off a PI by a technician who claimed that the PI had published results after swapping the data around and justified this by claiming that the technician must have miss-labeled the samples.
As for B & C, I suggest that it would be hard to find someone in science that is not guilty of one or the other from time to time. Just try not to get too stressed when someone interprets the data differently than you. Although, I can see how it would be frustrating not being given the resources to test your ideas; are you sure you could not sneak in a few additional experiments on your own time ?
Posted 29 July 2009 - 09:36 PM
Posted 30 July 2009 - 12:56 AM
During my PhD I started a mini side-project of my own because some of my data suggested it was a good idea to go that way. When I showed my PI the initial data he thought it was interesting, but didnt want me to follow it because it wasnt in "the original project proposal". Even after having presented the data at an international conference with a really good response to it.
To this, I nodded and kept going with the "proposed project", while doing plenty other experiments in my own time for the side project. Now, of course this meant long extra hours in the lab, and resources that luckily I had at hand.
By the end of all this extra hard work, when I showed my PI the final story, he loved it and the examiners said it was the best chapter in my Thesis; also my favourite. I havent managed to publish the stuff yet, but it is the piece of work Im most proud of as it was all mine
In your situation, I don't know how much "freedom" to do extra experiments you have, but if you can sneak in a few to prove your point I'll go for that. If it doesnt work, or doesnt show what you want, just dont tell the PI and theres no harm made. If it works, and shows a nice story, he/she wont really care that much in the end as long as is good publishable data.
Posted 30 July 2009 - 06:26 PM
The situation is different if you are a PhD student, and obviously worked out for almost-a-doctor, but as a technician it is SO not your job to do experiments that you have specifically been told not to persue.
If I were a PI, I would be PISSED if a staff member went did something I asked them not too, using up valuable resources behind my back!!
Without knowing the details it is hard to know if what he is doing is wrong- or if you just have differing opinions on the same data. I don't think there is anything wrong with a PI not wanting to follow up on some results, quite often interesting things come up in your work but unfortunately funding and time are limited- maybe he just doesn't think it is interesting enough to follow?? Surely that is his decision, after all it is his lab so he can decide what direction he wants the research to head.
If I were you, I would try not to take it personally and just get on with your work the best you can. Of course if you really can't handle working like that then I think your only option is to leave and find a PI who does things in a way that is compatible with you.
Good luck figuring it all out.
Posted 30 July 2009 - 06:50 PM
- hobglobin, personal comment about my beauteous photo......
Posted 30 July 2009 - 11:17 PM
B.) push too hard to fit the data to their way of thinking
C.) not follow the evidence
by my supervisor/PI. While more experienced and knowledgeable, PIs/supervisors are still human. They can make mistakes and sometimes get blind sided by their own preconceptions of how the model/system/protein should work/react.
And yes, the scientific method does triumph in the end. But between now and then you waste a lot of valuable time, effort and depending on experiment design a chunk of money. It is little consolation to being able to say "I told you so!"
In this situation I believe one should do three things,
1 - at the very least, conduct experiments that would invalidate the false idea.
2 - run more/different experiments to validate your "interesting" observations. (They could be an artifact of the original experiment design.)
3 - try to run mini experiments that would validate/invalidate your own theory. Keep in mind, that your own ideas could be wrong.)
Sadly, running off on your own is easier said than done (almost a doctor, you lucky lucky thing)
I was unable to run my own mini-experiment. I had to run experiment after experiment to demonstrate conclusively that my PI ideas were not only wrong, but there was no quick fix/amendment that could make things right again. That cost me 5/6 of my PhD. The remaining 1/6 of my remaining time was used to restart the project from scratch. My own idea worked but the system I was working on wasn't completed due to lack of time.
So, I would say, if you are willing to stand by your data, you must fight. If you need to purchase new material, try to come to an understanding with your PI. If you can run your mini-experiments with material in hand, you should do them, even if you have to keep things quiet.
Posted 31 July 2009 - 05:47 AM
Hi perneseblue,
I have experienced
B.) push too hard to fit the data to their way of thinking
C.) not follow the evidence
by my supervisor/PI. While more experienced and knowledgeable, PIs/supervisors are still human.
Hope you're already out of that lab bringing with you that tiniest consolation of "I told you so". . Ejim's case is I think a bit different, he's a technician and altho he's a valuable member of the lab, how strong do you think his position is that he can fight for his data and results and that the PI would even listen to him? Probably with the technical and over-all lab management aspects, yes...but to take a different direction from his original plans, re-evaluate his initial hypotheses etc? There would be a lot of ego-related issues (Mt. Olympus) that will be stirred in this and that's definitely a part of being human too.
And logistically, how much free time does ejim have to be able to pursue these experiments on the side and what about the approval for purchasing what he needs when the PI had already decided not to continue with it? If he feels so strongly about his data, he can always make one last try of convincing his PI but if the PI absolutely refused to even consider them then he (ejim) doesn't have a lot of options open for him...he could stay and endure, or he could leave and go somewhere else or as I suggested before- go into grad school...
I guess you're in a better lab this time, pernese, with a cake-eating PI .......
Edited by casandra, 31 July 2009 - 05:54 AM.
- hobglobin, personal comment about my beauteous photo......
Posted 31 July 2009 - 08:31 AM
I guess you're in a better lab this time, pernese, with a cake-eating PI ........
Actually, I have kind of been pushed into (exploring) Industry (small start-up).
Posted 31 July 2009 - 01:09 PM
you're in the industry right now....hmmm...I'm soo tempted to tease you pernese but I better not, you traitor!!! What happened to the climb up Mt Olympus? ...I hope that your
I guess you're in a better lab this time, pernese, with a cake-eating PI ........
Actually, I have kind of been pushed into (exploring) Industry (small start-up).
So what's it you're exploring now- drug discovery, supermolecules...oh I forgot your interest i.e. synthetic biology...a thinking/talking bacterium? I wonder how much freedom you can have in this type of environment. Hope you also have cake-eating management personnel over there.
You said a small start-up, eh? Loads of risk yet laden with potentials. Besides, you can always come back if it's something not to your liking. Goodluck, pernese and we're glad you're still here with us in the forum.
Edited by casandra, 31 July 2009 - 01:11 PM.
- hobglobin, personal comment about my beauteous photo......
Posted 31 July 2009 - 03:15 PM
If you fell the concept is off base, get agreement with your PI re. pivotal experiment that would prove/disprove the theory and execute.
Edited by GeorgeWolff, 31 July 2009 - 03:20 PM.
Posted 31 July 2009 - 07:52 PM
Posted 01 August 2009 - 11:29 AM
and I don't believe that you actually believe this....
PIs are PIs because they can look beyond what we can see. It takes a lot to be a PI and they are PI because they have an understanding what to believe and what not to believe and how to make others believe what they believe.
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Somalia has not been a unified country since 1991 when the dictator was overthrown. The 1990s were a time of battling warlords in the south and political seperation in the north. The 2000s have seen an attempted rebooting of the country and a Jihad. The situation is grim and can possibly turn into Taliban Afghanistan bad.
The geopolitical situation is like so:
- Puntland is trying to reboot the federal republic. It has done a good job at securing the peace in its zone but has been unable to export the idea of a unified, peaceful Somalia.
- Somaliland has long been part of Somalia in name only. While Somalia had been a Italian-colony, Somaliland was owned by the British. Somaliland continues the British-style of governance by combining local tribal councils with western-style parliamentary government. Somaliland could care less about Somalia as they seek their full independence.
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- Everyone else is composed of the Somalia government in exile with some presence in Southwestern Somalia, warlords, the rapidly collapsing Jubaland. These are being by Ethiopia who has declared its opposition to the Islamic Courts Union.


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In this Tutorial we are showing you how to install, and configure Compiz.
Compiz is a compositing manager, which means that it enhances the overall user interaction by adding fancy effects to your windows, from drop shadows to awesome desktop effects like the Desktop Cube or the Expo view.
By installing the Meta-package, basically everything you need will be installed.., however, for convenience some other packages should be installed also.
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When everything is done and installed, next we need to configure Compiz, before executing.
Enter the "ALT-F2" key combination, or a terminal as normal user, and enter:
The Compiz Preferences Window will open.
As you can see here, nothing is enabled yet. But we want to move our windows around, and resize them.,
so scroll down to the end, until you see section "Window Management"
There, we enable the "move window and resize window" plugins, by clicking/marking on the squares.
Next, we would like to have Borders on our windows, so you can expand, minimize or close them.
In order to do so, scroll up a bit, 'till you reached section "Effects"
Enable the "Window Decoration" plugin, by marking the square.
Now it's safe to run Compiz for basic usage. Close Compiz's Preferences Window,
and execute: "Compiz Fusion Icon", which can be found under System, in the Startup menu,
or by: ALT-F2, and enter: fusion-icon
To choose different borders, right-click fusion-icon in the systray, and select "Emerald Theme Manager"
Select the Border-theme you want. Once selected a theme, it should be applied immediately.
If you're kinda lazy, and think configuring all this is too much effort, simply import a default-profile.
You can download a default profile with the settings enabled, as described above, here:
Save it for convenience to your home folder.
right-click the fusion-icon in the systray, and select "Settings Manager"
In the left Pane, click on Preferences.
Click on "import". In the screen that follows, navigate to your home folder, select "all files"
and select the file you have just downloaded.
Changes will be applied immediately. Done.....
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A Western trip for the Isabel Marant girl this season
There's something incredibly assured about Isabel Marant and her aesthetic that you can close your eyes and see the girl with her just-rolled-out-of-bed hair and minimal make-up with hands in the pockets of skinny trousers, strutting about nonchalantly. That's the attitude that has given way to a fervent Marant fanbase.
She also seems to have a knack for turning the naff into new, or at the very least refreshed as she honed in on a Western frontier theme that resulted in embroidered yoked shirts, skinny trousers with gaucho curl patterns and cowboy boots. She worked elements of Little House on the Prairie into Edwardian lace dresses and casual shirts. Laser-cut leather and studded mini dresses created the harder and more decorative pieces in the collection.
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LOOK-BACK LODGING: Businesses are often grouped by company or area, it is true. And, yes, particular categories of businesses will sometimes band together by type. Hotels do this fairly often. We're not talking about chains or boutiqueries or inter-company situations but rather those properties that find something in common beyond who first built them or the original logo on the hotel letterhead. One of the most prestigious of such organizations is the Historic Hotels of America. It's name is beautifully clear: Stay-over spots with a bit of history are part of the nationwide network. But not all older hotels; becoming part of the group is something special indeed. And, every so often, a new batch of grand, story-laden getaways are inducted as the newest members. "Inducted" even sounds historic and rather high-hat, in a wonderful way, when used in this sense. Historic Hotels of America, which is "a program for the National Trust of Historic Preservation," just welcomed 21 new hotels -- well, new to the org, of course, but not so new -- at a special luncheon. And how did our own state fair? Three properties showed on the inductee list. And they are...
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When Abe Furth of Woodman's Bar and Grill in Orono floated the idea of the Woodman's Beer Society past me I only had one thing to say, "I'm in" and in another conversation when he told me he had over 90 members before the first event I was blown away. The idea is pretty basic, members of the beer society attend tasting events and then vote on their favorite beers, the two beers with the most votes will go on tap at Woodman's, Abe has given his consumers a voice and is listening to what we have to say.
The first tasting event was today (Sunday March 24, 2013) at 1pm, Sean Connell of Craft Beer Guild Distributing was on hand to pour samples and talk about the beers. He had 8 beers with him for the tasting; Sixpoint Crisp, Sixpoint Sweet Action, Lagunitas IPA, Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin', Green Flash West Coast IPA, Green Flash Hop Head Red, Crabbies Ginger Beer, and Breckenridge Vanilla Porter. Members paid $5 at the door and received a sheet with the name and description of all the beers being poured, this sheet was the voting sheet. I saw members taking notes and rating each beer they sampled and after tasting all 8 the sheets were turned in for tallying. Woodman's provided snacks for members to enjoy during the tasting; veggie platter, chips and salsa, fried onion, bread and water. This was a really laid back event, members would step up and get a sample then move away to sip and analyze then go back up for the next sample. There were more than 60 members in the room, a really nice turnout for a first time event, it was fun to stand in the crowd and listen to the beer conversations around me.
Zeth and Asa from the Central Street Farmhouse were on hand sampling beers but also as guest speakers. They talked briefly about the store, Homebrewing and the basic process of brewing. They discussed the different ingredients used in brewing and how each item affects the final product. It sound like Abe is going to try to have a guest speaker at each event; I look forward to seeing who he brings in.
The two beers as decided by popular vote that will be going on tap at Woodman's are Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' and Green Flash Hop Head Red. If being part of a Woodman's Beer Society tasting every few months is something that interests you, you can contact Abe through the Woodman's Website, members have to be on the Beer Society mailing list and going forward events will be by RSVP. I look forward to attending many more successful Beer Society events, in my experience craft beer fans want to try new things and talk about it, Abe is providing an opportunity to do just that.


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Methuen is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 47,255 at the 2010 census.
The town lies along the north banks of the Merrimack River, and is also bisected by the Spicket (originally "Spigot") River, as well as many brooks and streams. There are several ponds dotting the area as well, and the town is home to a town forest, a bird sanctuary, and a small state park (Tenney State Park). Pine Island, near the southern end of town in the Merrimack River, is also part of the town's land. Methuen lies along the northwestern edge of Essex County, just east of Middlesex County and just south of Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The irregularly-shaped town is bordered by Haverhill to the northeast, North Andover to the east, Lawrence and Andover to the south, Dracut (Middlesex County) to the west, Pelham, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County) to the northwest, and Salem, New Hampshire (Rockingham County) to the north. Methuen is located 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of Boston and 25 miles (40 km) south-southeast of Manchester, New Hampshire.
As of the census of 2000, there were 43,789 people, 16,532 households, and 11,539 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,954.7 persons per square mile (754.8/km²). There were 16,885 housing units, at an average density of 753.7 per square mile (291.0/km²).
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The clinical residency and graduate program for international dentists is a dual-track program consisting of clinical and didactic education. The clinical track is mainly intended to prepare the candidate for a career in patient care and clinical education. The didactic track and teaching practicum are mainly intended to prepare the candidate for a full-time career in dental academia. However, each track may have overlapping features in terms of purpose.
Clinical education is provided under a two-year residency program leading to a clinical certificate upon completion of both years one and two. Didactic education is provided under the two-year graduate program leading to a Master's in Education. The final year of the program will consist of completing the thesis project if not completed in the previous year, and teaching practicum in didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical education.
The International General Dentist Educator program seeks to enhance global oral health by elevating standards in dental education through
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