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Here is a recap of my seminar at the Nightclub and Bar Show 2014: "Are your promotions helping you in the long run?"
This year, I experimented with an interactive workshop seminar for the first time. My goal was to help the audience learn by participating in real world mock situations. It seems to me that the retention level of knowledge and information of most seminars I attend are from 10% to 20%. My traditional seminar style of high-energy speaking, incorporating humor, usually works well for the limited allotted time in such a tight scheduled show. I felt that changing up the format would add a twist to the standard format, while engaging the seminar goers in an activity based seminar, where learning was interactive.
I divided the seminar into four separate modules:
1. Teamwork and Trust Building
2. Easy to Build a Venue, Operation can be a Challenge
3. Q & A Session
4. Surviving the Barpocalypse
The first module was broken into two parts. First we needed to establish a good understanding of what the true competition for our venues is today, with technology playing a huge part in our customers' social interaction selections. Next, I looked at what the perception was to the outside world of bars and nightclubs, in general, and the negative associations that we deal with on a day-to-day basis, along with the challenges and downfalls of ownership that affect our businesses.
The second part of the first module was team building in which we broke up into eight separate teams. Each team was given an individually designed venue. The team members were then divided in groups of twos and tied together at the wrist.
One of the key points of Module One was a teamwork and trust building exercise to understand that when you own a venue you're often unwillingly tied to 3rd party partners. They can include city officials, police departments, fire marshals and/or other entities who often dictate how your business operates in one fashion or another.
Module Two's lessons were to represent how easy it is to build and design a venue from the ground up, even with one hand tied to your teammate. Building a venue is often the easiest part of owning a bar or nightclub. Operating a successful business is the real challenge!
Module Three was a Question and Answer session designed with a trick question. The question asked was "What must your venue have?" 90% of the responses dealt with basic infrastructure, such as ice wells, bars, DJ booth, dance floors, etc. While all of these are correct, they hold less importance compared to the more critical components. Here are the most important components that every business model must have in order to be successful:
1. Customers – Without customers we would have no bars.
2. Quality Customer Service – You need to keep those customers coming back.
3. Consistency – Your customers have expectations that you must meet and/or exceed.
4. Hard Work – This could have easily been #1. Anyone who owns a high-volume business will attest that it is hard work to keep up with the volume of customers.
Module Four is where everything ties together. This module is titled "The End of the World." The End of the World apocalypse is a representation of what happens when another bar or venue opens down the street from your venue and starts to steal all of your customers. I asked all of the teams what they would do and how they would change their venue to survive the apocalypse.
What I was looking for is the reaction that each of the teams took in choosing how to best deal with the apocalypse. The first thing I looked for in an inexperienced operator is panic! Owners who apply drastic changes to their venue and operations, which affect the overall venue in a negative way, over the short-term, are a danger to their operation. These changes can include drastic changes to music format, customer demographics and general business operations, to name a few.
The correct response is to "Attack and Defend" all at the same time! First off, your operation must step up their levels of customer service in developing customer loyalty, to protect your customers from the other venue. Next, start attacking with fresh ideas focused on developing a stronger bond with your existing clientele.
One of the lessons I have learned throughout the years is that when another venue opens up and your customers flock to that venue, often times the customer service at that other venue drastically lacks the levels of the comfortable norms your clientele have come to expect from a good operator. This leaves your customers often unsatisfied with the other venue.
You need to understand that you cannot beat new, but you can use this time to recalibrate your venue and take lessons from successful long-term operators in getting back to the basics of what once made your venue great.
In closing, here is the lesson I hope you will take away from this seminar. Everything you do is in Promotions, Remodeling, Advertising, Hiring, and Music formatting to name a few. All of these are tools that you use to promote your business to your customers and the decisions that you make, affect the longevity of your business.
It is easy to build a venue, it is hard to make it last!
Chris Lenahan


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How's this for surreal (Dali's got nothin' on me)…
Two weeks ago I was trick-or-treating on our tree-lined street in sunny Los Angeles (dressed like a cave family with a pet triceratops):
Today I was freezing my tush off at the haunting, beautiful memorial at Plac Bohhaterow Getta (Ghetto Heroes Square) in Krakow, the site where the Jews of the Krakow Ghetto were corralled before deportation to the concentration camps during the Second World War.
Krakow architects Piotr Lewicki and Kazimierz Latak created the memorial, comprised of 70 empty bronze chairs, representing the discarded possessions left behind after the liquidation of the ghetto.
I experience these things differently now, as a mother. I stood in the square and kept thinking of the mothers who hid their babies in their backpacks, in their suitcases. The mothers who were separated from their children. The mothers who stayed with their children and died with them. I could go on with the ghastly thoughts that nearly made me lose my borscht, but I won't. I don't think I need to- you parents out there are with me, I know you are. I said a prayer for the mothers who stood there before me under circumstances so horrific as to be unimaginable, and for the mothers in the world today still suffering similar atrocities. I went back to the hotel and wrote a letter to T. I do this sometimes, when I have something I really want to tell him that's not developmentally appropriate. I keep the letters in a folder to give to him when the time seems right.
Tomorrow I'm taping an interview for a talk show called Rozmowy W Toku, talking about the Polish translation of my memoir. How amazing that I get to be here to experience this beautiful city that carries, among many other things, this terrible scar on the face of the world. How remarkable to stand and witness all the healing that's grown up around it.
Stay tuned for more dispatches from Poland…
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WOW. I know exactly what you mean. Kudos to you for going there in your imagination, even so far as to write a letter to your son. Since becoming a mother, I have to wear blinders on my heart– if I think about those terrified mothers and their babies, I just– I can't think about it.
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The Scooby Gang saves Velma's from getting cancer. We see what really happened on board Noah's ark. The Robot Chicken Writers wonder what happens to all the toys that have ever been recalled.
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EP 13 Max Caenen in: Why Would He Know If His Mother's A Size Queen
The Lady of the Lake gives Percival some trouble. The Robot Chicken crew shows what Dumbledore sees in the Mirror of Desire. Professor X reveals how the X-Men first discovered their powers. And Garfield gets buried in the pet cemetery.
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Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II parodies many of the beloved Star Wars characters from the first special, while adding additional fan favorites: Bossk, IG-88, Zuckus, 4-LOM, Dengar and others as they set off on their quest to capture Han Solo. We reunite with Emperor Palpatine as he gets the idea to place an ad for Bounty Hunters from his hairdresser and spend a day with Gary, the Stormtrooper, who has to suffer through Bring Your Daughter to Work Day.
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Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
The Emmy Award-winning Robot Chicken returns with its third send-up of the Star Wars universe! In this all-new hour-long special, four very different characters -- Emperor Palpatine, Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Gary the Stormtrooper -- reveal untold stories that weave and interconnect throughout all six Star Wars films! Set phasers to "fun"! Oh wait, that's the wrong franchise.
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Born Again Virgin Christmas Special
Robot Chicken takes down Christmas once again! Our writers reveal the origins of the Heat Miser and Snow Miser. Witness Ebenezer Scrooge learn the true TRUE meaning of Christmas. Learn the perils of getting a job at the North Pole. Discover how Santa Claus ruined World War One's greatest day!
EP 1 Executed by the State
Season Six flies in with a brand spankin' new opening credit sequence! G.I. Joe faces their biggest challenge yet; Find out what being a vegetarian is really all about; the questions about Starbucks famous logo are answered; Orville Redenbacher stars in Children of the Popcorn.
EP 5 Disemboweled by an Orphan
Our demented minds see Gadget from Chip 'n Dale in a brand new way; The writers imagine what could happen if Frosty's hat landed on a few other things; We always loved Master of the Universe so we show two Eternia sightseers getting caught up in a battle between He-Man and Skeletor.
EP 6 Hurtled from a Helicopter into a Speeding Train
Middle-Earth will never be the same after Robot Chicken takes on The Lord of the Rings; We imagine what happens when Elijah finally makes it home for Passover Seder; Elliot and E.T. have another adventure; Ben 10 gets a birthday present he didn't expect; The creators bring Captain Planet back to try and save the Earth.
EP 14 Eviscerated Post-Coital by Six Foot Mantis
Robot Chicken creates a new Sesame Street character; The Mario Bros. spend all those gold coins they've collected;What we imagine Pinky and the Brain would do if they had a wild night on the town. Two Vietnamese guards try to break Rambo in our reimagining of this famous movie scene.
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DC Comics Special II: Villains in Paradise
The Robot Chicken crew takes a peek at what it's like working in the Hall of Doom, the grief Batman goes through whenever he has to ride in one of Green Lantern's power ring bubbles, the origin of Starro, and what happens when the DC villains end up on the same beach as the DC heroes at spring break!
EP 16 The Robot Chicken Bitch Pudding Special
Robot Chicken fan-favorite character Bitch Pudding gets her time to shine in a brand new solo special! When her fellow citizens in Pastryville get tired of suffering Bitch Pudding's abuse, they hatch a plot to eliminate her once and for all! Now Bitch Pudding will blaze a trail of raging revenge, and the world better learn how to duck and cover!
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Missouri Softball Players Remember Former Coach
COLUMBIA- Ask Missouri softball players about their biggest influence, and numerous names of coaches from their present and past will come to mind. But there is one special coach who made and continues to make an impact on a pair of Tigers.
If you're looking for offense on the Missouri softball team this season, keep your eyes on Nicole Hudson.
"Maybe it's a little bit of pressure, but I kind of like that. I feel like it is my job to drive in runs and to fuel the offense. I'm ready for that challenge," Hudson said. "I feel better than I ever have in my career. I'm more confident than I've ever been and I'm really expecting to have my best season, yet."
Sophomore pitcher Bailey Erwin is the Tigers number two pitcher. She knows opponents could know what to expect.
"They already know what I'm going to be doing," Erwin said. "I gotta mix it up more than I did. So, for me it's mix it up and try and surprise people."
Erwin and Hudson are playing for more than just the Tigers this season, but also their Summer League softball Coach, Dave Simmons.
"Last June during the Women's College World Series he passed away suddenly. It was just kind of a shock," Hudson said.
"I was getting ready to go over to the hospital and was told he had passed away," Erwin said.
To remember Simmons this season, his former players will wear reminders.
"She got me some stickers and a wristband that says P4D... Play for Dave. It's just kind of something to keep him in the back of our minds all season," Hudson said.
"Yes, and if I can't wear it because I'm a pitcher it will be in my pocket," Erwin said.
Without Simmons, both of the Tigers noticed something missing as this season approached.
"I would always get a Facebook message or an email at the beginning of every season or throughout the season and it was always I believe in you, you're the best in the country, there's nobody out there that can do better than you," Hudson said.
"He had a certain corner that he would sit in and I look at that corner every time. I know he's not an angel in the outfield, but he's more of an angel in the dugout," Erwin said.
Hudson only played on Simmon's Tulsa Eagles Summer League team for one season.
Erwin grew up in the Tulsa area and refers to Simmons as the king of softball in Oklahoma.


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If you never hear another preacher, you NEED to hear or should I say, "experience" Phil Kidd!
Some of my favorite messages by him include…
Be My Guest to the Depths of Hell
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Conviction or Confusion
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WHY N.C. Pastor Will Burn Bibles, Books, & CD's
NC Pastor to Burn Bibles
The title says it all…or does it?
Holding a "sin-burning" (as some would call it) is nothing new. However a Bible is the last thing you would expect to see thrown in the fire! Nevertheless, as crazy as it sounds that is exactly what one North Carolina church is doing.
The church also plans to burn religious books by such eminent authors as Billy Graham, Rick Warren, John McArthur, James Dobson, Charles Swindoll, John Piper, Chuck Colson, Tony Evans, Oral Roberts, Jimmy Swagart, Franklin Graham , Bill Bright, Tim Lahaye, T.D. Jakes, Benny Hinn, Joyce Myers, Robert Schuller, Mother Teresa , and The Pope!
Tapes and CDs which contain what the pastor considers ungodly music are also on the list.
Needless to say it has sparked a firestorm of controversy. In fact the church's website was down for some time, perhaps after being overwhelmed by visitors. But can it really be as bad as it sounds? After all, they don't plan to burn every kind of Bible… just everything that is not the King James. Versions like the NIV, ASV, NASB, etc.
Don't get me wrong, I don't burn Bibles of any kind. But I kind of feel bad for the poor old boy… He is trying to draw attention to the issue of Bible versions… a fact that the media glosses over with ease.
What if, next Sunday morning you attended a church where the preacher stood up and, reading from "the Bible" said, "You SON OF A BITCH?" Well that's exactly what he would say if he was reading from one of the first editions of the Living Bible.
In 1Samuel 20:30 the King James Version reads: "Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman…" But Kenneth Taylor's Living Bible says, "…You son of a bitch…"
Being a Christian, I hate to even type that out but that's exactly what it says. The editors of that version have since changed the wording because of complaints, but I kid you not, that is exactly what the Living Bible says.
Knowing that, would you still fault him for burning a Living Bible?
I'm not trying to defend Mr. Grizzard's publicity stunt (which is all this amounts to). If I was the host of such an event I certainly wouldn't give an interview to a reporter in my overalls like this Pastor did! I do wish he would have spell checked his flier at least before he sent it out, its littered with misspelled words.
Nevertheless, Christians should be alerted to the issue of Bible versions.
Take the NIV for instance, if you're an avid reader, you must have noticed that it removes entire verses in some places.
Also in John 1:1 the King James Bible says, "…the Word was God." Those of you familiar with the Bible know that "the Word" is a reference to Jesus.
The deity of Christ (Jesus being God in the flesh) is one of the most basic Bible doctrines. But the New World Translation says,"…the Word was a God." Thus the NWT, a 'translation' put out by the Jehovah Witnesses, denies the deity of Christ.
There are many other examples I could list but time fails me. I simply want to say that this man who has been slaughtered by the media, might have his heart in the right place even if his methods are questionable.
Again, I wouldn't do it myself; but when we ask WWJD, let's not forget we're talking about the same Jesus who, when He saw the commercialism in the Temple, "…made a scourge of small cords…" and then "…drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise." (John 2:15-16)
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Monday, September 15, 2014
Benetti Sell 2 Megayachts Over 100m
Benetti have been the worlds largest producer of megayachts over 24m (78ft) in length for 14 consecutive years have just revealed they have burst into the over 90m (295ft) megayacht sector revealing the advanced state of production of a 90m megayacht and the double sale of two megayachts over 100m (328ft) in length.
The two new megayachts will be built at their Leghorn facilities, well known for their size, technology, and available construction slots where 14 over 50m long megayachts are currently under construction.
Megayacht Global will update all of our readers regarding the progression of the work on these megayachts over the coming months.
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Sunday, September 14, 2014
The New "M/Y Kismet" Completes Sea Trials
Project Global, soon to be named "Kismet" went on sea trials for three days last month. She measures 95m (312ft) and is built for a repeat and very experienced client, who up graded from his former 68m (223ft) Lurssen megayacht which was also previously named Kismet.
Under optimal weather conditions, functional tests such as the propulsion plant, pump jet, trials of the thruster, steering system, tests of the cooling, lubrication and fuel system as well as the freshwater treatment units were carried out, as well as the smoke test in the engine room and the blackout tests The main engines were fine tuned as were the stabilizers together with the trials for the emergency and zero speed functions.
The manoeuvring tests were executed to full satisfaction and all other tests carried out on board achieved the expected results. "She is an extraordinarily quiet yacht with no vibrations", comments the technical team, much to the pleasure of the owner.
She is now back in the yard with the final few projects being finished off before her delivery this month.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Sunrise Yachts Launch "Project Sunset"
Recently in Antalya, Turkey five years after delivering M/Y "Africa" Sunrise Yachts confirms the launching of her sister ship this week, "Project Sunset - Hull 182". The yacht's name will remain confidential until delivery next month to its North American client.
She measures 45m (148ft) in length and is a three deck, deep sea, full displacement, transatlantic, steel hull and aluminium superstructure luxury megayacht, built to operate for private use or charter in all the seas and oceans around the world.
Her interior design was created by the talent of Nantes based Franck Darnet Design, who had previously designed the interior for "Africa". Similar to her sister she has dark tropical woods, contemporary and elegant decor will feature light veneers and a bright colour scheme.
Guillaume Roché, the Sunrise Yachts CEO, stated: "Just like M/Y "Africa" was one of the "star" yachts when introduced at the Monaco Yacht Show, we are confident that the new 45m will be one of the most notable yachts delivered worldwide this year in its category. We believe that the yacht further demonstrates our commitment to excellence and to continually improving our standards while remaining a competitive alternative to quality European builders."
She will be presented to the public at the Monaco Yacht Show, September 24th - 27th, 2014 and at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 30th to November 3rd, 2014.
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Thursday, September 4, 2014
Oceanic Yachts Launch Hull #1
Oceanic Yachts in Italy have just launched hull #1 in their ultra modern new line of explorer the 90' STS which was sold last January 2014. She will make its world debut in September during the Cannes Yachting Festival 2014 which runs from the 9th -14th.
She measures a total length of 27.4m (90ft). Her accommodation will include an upper deck owner's suite with private terrace and a VIP plus two guest cabins located on the lower deck. The interior design was undertaken by the in-house design studio in close collaboration with the owner. The primary timber used throughout consists of limed Grey Oak, Macassar Ebony, Wenge, lacquered wood and wood floors.
Her convertible aft deck has oversized modular sofas, the capability to stow a 6.50m diesel powered SACS tender while two 3-seater personal water-crafts, two Seabobs and one JetLev will be stored in the transom garage. An additional stand-up JetSki will be kept on the deck, right under the 1.5 ton capacity crane. This is plenty of toys for the owner and guests to enjoy.
She maintains the brand new philosophy at Oceanic Yachts whose main features are: extended outdoor and indoor living volumes, ability to carry large toys and tenders, high performance and ability to navigate at economic speed with low fuel consumption, resulting in reduced overall operating costs.
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Monday, September 1, 2014
Feadship Launch ROCK.IT
Feadship have launched the stunning 60m (197ft) superyacht "ROCK.IT". She was created for an experienced owner who has chartered Feadships in the past. She is fast from the outside, cosy on the inside and features the first time application on a superyacht of an innovative control and manoeuvring system developed for naval applications.
"Each Feadship is unique and no two Feadship owners are the same," comments Feadship director Henk de Vries to an audience of several hundred guests at the launching ceremony. "It is our privilege at Feadship to create the most amazing yachts on the oceans for the most fascinating people on the planet, and it has been an amazing and sometimes rollercoaster ride to partner with the owner of ROCK.IT. During his many visits to the yard, we had terrific fun with this unconventional and no-compromise client. His between-your-eyes honesty and tremendous respect for and appreciation of Feadship craftsmanship pushed us to new heights. This is the epitome of the Feadship experience, which encompasses the entire design and construction process. ROCK.IT is a true 21st-century Feadship: stunning aesthetic design nestled in a super- stable oceangoing package that will truly rock the waves."
It takes only takes a few glances at her to see the challenge faced by the yard, the designers and naval architects from Sinot Yacht Design and Feadship. They had to pull out all the stops to realise the owner's vision of a striking, innovative and sporty look. "ROCK.IT is very sleek and bold without being pretentious," explained exterior designer Sander Sinot. "A natural flow of lines and surfaces makes the yacht breathe speed and exude elegance."
The awesomeness continues inside, where she has dark precious woods and light stones are blended with a detailed classic modern interior. One of the most striking features is the skylight in the sun deck canopy, which dims automatically depending on the strength of the sunlight. This allows for an open feel while keeping the comfort levels.
She contains cutting edge technology, as in the installation of a unique control system that includes a semi DP autopilot system. This will allow her to keep her heading at anchor, hovering on the main engine and the thrusters. Optimal use of the various manoeuvring modes is made by the use of a three axis steering joystick with a rotational factor.
"I was willing to accept this new system because it comes from a proven military background," said ROCK.IT's captain. "I'm also glad we did this with Feadship as it requires a high degree of confidence in the hardware and the people. This manoeuvring system represents a real step towards the future. To make it happen at this point in time, took real vision and considerable skill."
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Labels: Feadship, Launch, Sinot Yacht Design, Superyacht
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Baltic Yachts Sign New 40m
Baltic Yachts announced the signing of a custom 40m (130ft) high performance cruising superyacht. To date Baltic Yachts have delivered nine fully custom yachts above 100ft built in carbon composite with the focus on comfortable cruising combined with high performance and low weight and this new 40m follows those guidelines exactly.
Nauta Design is responsible for overall exterior design, deck and interior design with the hull lines from the board of Reichel Pugh Yacht Design. She will have a full carbon sandwich construction and be equipped with a retractable propulsion system and lifting keel. Nigel Ingram from MCM will be the owner's representative on the project with the build start in September this year and delivery in summer 2016.
She will have a plumb bow and a wide stern combined with a flush deck to fulfil the owner's wishes as a passionate regatta sailor. Her internal layout will include an owner forward suite, a saloon, galley and an additional five cabins, two for guests and three for crew.
This year Baltic Yachts is delivering two new builds, a 108ft and 116ft, along with the launch of Nariida, the 105ft Wally that was in for a refit this past winter. In production Baltic Yachts have a 115ft and a 175ft project alongside this new 130ft and the Lifecycle Service department projects. It all sounds like busy times ahead for the Finnish yard.
Nauta Design is responsible for overall exterior design, deck and interior design with the hull lines from the board of Reichel Pugh Yacht Design. She will have a full carbon sandwich construction and be equipped with a retractable propulsion system and lifting keel. Nigel Ingram from MCM will be the owner's representative on the project with the build start in September this year and delivery in summer 2016.
She will have a plumb bow and a wide stern combined with a flush deck to fulfil the owner's wishes as a passionate regatta sailor. Her internal layout will include an owner forward suite, a saloon, galley and an additional five cabins, two for guests and three for crew.
This year Baltic Yachts is delivering two new builds, a 108ft and 116ft, along with the launch of Nariida, the 105ft Wally that was in for a refit this past winter. In production Baltic Yachts have a 115ft and a 175ft project alongside this new 130ft and the Lifecycle Service department projects. It all sounds like busy times ahead for the Finnish yard.
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Labels: Baltic Yachts, Design, MegaYacht, Nauta Design, Reichel and Pugh, Superyacht
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Lurssen's Ester III on Sea Trials
Ester III also known as "Project Green" has successfully finished her sea trials in the Baltic Sea under perfect weather conditions. Her final delivery is planned for the autumn of this year.
Espen Oeino gave Ester III a very noticable and masculine appearance, under clear directions from the owner. Her white and grey paint job and her vertical bow along with her angled lines give her that strong character. She has a length of 66m (216ft), a beam of 11.90m (39ft) and can accommodate all of the owner's requirements including a large pool on the main deck and a helicopter pad on the sun deck.
Her interior, which is still being installed, is designed by Reymond Langton.
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Dennis Freeman, professor of electrical engineering, has been appointed as MIT's next dean for undergraduate education, effective July 1, Chancellor Eric Grimson announced today. Freeman succeeds Daniel Hastings, the Cecil and Ida Green Education Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems, who has served as dean for undergraduate education since 2006.
In describing Freeman's commitment to undergraduate education, Grimson said, "He brings to the job many years of dedication to undergraduate teaching, curricular innovation, thoughtful advising and mentoring and creative experiments in lab-based, lecture-based and online-based education." Freeman served as education officer in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) from 2008 to 2011, and currently serves as the department's undergraduate officer.
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An exceptional educator, Freeman has received numerous teaching awards, including the Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Distinguished Teaching, the Irving M. London Teaching Award and the Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has been a MacVicar Faculty Fellow since 2006, and has on three occasions been the students' selection as the best academic advisor in EECS.
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Khorvaire is the primary continent of the world of Eberron. Most of the published material for the Eberron campaign setting concerns Khorvaire and its residents.
Khorvaire is found in Eberron's northern hemisphere. It is bounded by the Bitter Sea to the north, the Lhazaar Sea to the west, the Barren Sea to the west, and the Thunder Sea to the south.
The landscape of Khorvaire varies greatly, from wastelands and forbidding mountains in the north to deserts and jungles in the south, with everything in between.
Nations and Regions[edit]
Khorvaire is a large continent with many nations and autonomous regions. The borders of many of these areas are disputed, despite having been determined in the Treaty of Thronehold. The major nations and regions of Khorvaire are:
- Aundair
- Breland
- Darguun
- The Demon Wastes
- Droaam
- The Eldeen Reaches
- Karrnath
- The Lhazaar Principalities
- The Mournland, once Cyre
- The Mror Holds
- Q'barra
- The Shadow Marches
- The Talenta Plains
- Thrane
- Valenar
- Zilargo
Races and Cultures[edit]
Many races make Khorvaire their home. The continent's largest cities are melting pots of many different species and cultures.
Humans are actually not native to Khorvaire, having emmigrated from the continent of Sarlona thousands of years ago. However, since then they have come to dominate the continent, both in numbers and power. Humans founded the Five Nations, and most of them still live in those areas.The largest human populations are in Aundair, Breland, Karrnath, the Lhazaar Principalities, and Thrane.
Dwarves are native to the Mror Holds. The largest dwarven settlements are there, but they can be found throughout the continent.
Elves are not native to Khorvaire, either. There are three distinct cultural groups of elves that can be found on Khorvaire:
- The Aerenal elves come from the island subcontinent of the same name. Their are no large settlements of Aerenal elves in Khorvaire, but they can be found in nearly every major city.
- The Valenar elves, or Tairnadal, have their home in the nation of Valenar. Valenar used to be a part of Cyre, but it was conquered by elven mercenaries during the Last War.
- The members of the elven Dragonmarked Houses (Phiarlan and Thuranni) can be found throughout the continent, especially in cities that have Phiarlan or Thuranny enclaves.
Gnomes are native to Zilargo, and can be found throughout the continent.
Goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears once ruled most of Khorvaire, before human settlement. Though only ruins remain of most of their empire, some are attempting to rebuild it in Darguun. Much like Valenar, Darguun was once part of Cyre, before it was captured by hobgoblin mercenaries in the Last War. Many goblinoids can also be found in the nation of Droaam. Goblins exist as an impoverished underclass in many human cities. Aslo, hobgoblins and bugbears employed as mecenaries by House Deneith are common in conflict across the continent.
Half-Elves (Khoravar)[edit]
Half-elves are common in Khorvaire as a distinct race, called the Khoravar. Most are descendents of elves who came to the continent with the elven Dragonmarked Houses. Many Khoravar are associated with the half-elven Houses, Medani and Lyrandar. Due to their association with House Lyrandar, Khoravar can be found nearly everywhere in Khorvaire.
Half-elves who are the children of human/elf couples are far less common, but they can be found in places with large human and elven populations.
Halflings are native to the Talenta Plains. The halflings that live there have a very traditional, nomadic, tribal lifestyle. Halflings who have migrated to large cities tend to be more cosmopolitan and human-like culturally.
Orcs and Half-Orcs[edit]
Orcs and their progeny, the half-orcs, have inhabited the western part of Khorvaire for millenia. They can be found throughout the regions there, primarily in the Shadow Marches, the Demon Wastes, and Droaam.
- Keith Baker, Bill Slavicsek, James Wyatt (June 2004). Eberron Campaign Setting. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-3276-7.
- The Gnomes of Zilargo, Part One
- The Gnomes of Zilargo, Part Two
External links[edit]
- There is an article about Khorvaire at the Eberron Wiki
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"I can't believe they think we're all porn stars!" laughed Andreas Naeslund, Polestar's North American Sales Manager as he looked back at european car's first encounter with its 450hp, AWD C30 back in the ec 11/11 issue.
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We were standing on the main straight at Streets of Willow; one of Southern California's more technical race tracks on a surprisingly mild day. We were there on the promise of laps in the C30 Polestar (a car so blue our cameras fail to do it justice). However, the real purpose of our adventure was to test Polestar's factory-approved software for the latest C30 R Design hot hatch.
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At our disposal were two cars – one totally stock C30 R Design and a second with Polestar software. Currently, the C30 is the only R Design model from Volvo not offered with Polestar software as standard equipment. That said, anybody could walk into a Volvo dealer and have their 2008-12 C30 T5 ECU flashed. It's claimed to optimize power and torque without increasing fuel consumption.
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The C30 flies under the hot hatch radar, making it a great alternative to the regular GTI or A3 options. It boasts a strong 227hp, 236 lb-ft from its 2.5L five-cylinder turbo engine. With a starting price of $24950 for the C30 T5 and $27450 for the R Design, it's a little pricier than the VW but you probably won't see two on the way home!
Driving to the track in the stock car, we were surprised by the suspension – it was very compliant, far more forgiving than a GTI or most German offerings. This didn't bode well for the track session, especially when the car seemed to wander slightly in high-speed freeway turns, and we decided it would benefit from aftermarket suspension to give it a tauter ride.
Fortunately, its track manners weren't as unruly as we'd expected. The compliance allowed it to ride the curbs and, provided you didn't ask too many things at once, the chassis coped well under track conditions. While the brakes never felt particularly firm, neither did they coem close to overheating despite countless laps.
In stock trim, we saw a best lap time of 1:38.05", which is certainly respectable. However, we were pushing the car hard and wondered what improvement the software could bring.
On the street, the Polestar flash certainly made a significant difference to throttle response. Sixth gear acceleration was effortless from any speed, making the stock car feel slightly pedestrian in comparison.
Neither car could be described as slow. The stock T5 hits 60mph in 6.2sec while returning 21/30mpg. However, the Polestar version has it licked by a country mile while still returning the same MPG, and without voiding your dealer warranty.
Polestar's factory seal of approval is well deserved. The power delivery was smooth and uninterrupted. It was undoubtedly as good as anything we've sampled.
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With its extra urge, we were glad of the no-cost option Volvo-approved Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires fitted on both cars. They would have been a handful on all-seasons!
As it was, we were experiencing excessive wheelspin (DSTC off) in the slower corners, highlighting the need for a diff. With traction control on, even the stock car was hindered around the tight track, but the penalty for deactivation was a flurry of wheelspin exiting each turn before the tires finally hooked up.
We had a chance to run laps in the tuned C30 with the stock car in pursuit. It was fun to watch it disappear in the rear-view as we exited each corner. By the end of the lap we were almost 2sec ahead, recording a best time of 1:36.1".
That's a considerable margin for software that "only" adds 23hp and 37 lb-ft. Where else could you find that sort of improvement for the $1295 a dealer will charge you? And without sacrificing your warranty or MPG…
As we previously stated, we'd look for aftermarket suspension and possibly a brake upgrade to make the 250hp C30 R Design with Polestar software an even more capable track car. This would definitely bring the shy Swede into the limelight.
The new software makes the C30 an even more engaging car to drive, creating a better experience for the enthusiast driver; although anybody would appreciate the effortless power delivery, especially on the freeway.
Polestar Racing
The company dates back to 1996 when it was originally called Flash Engineering after owner Jan "Flash" Nilsson. They raced the Volvo 850 in the British and Swedish touring car championships (STCC) prepared by Volvo.
As the team grew it was given technical responsibility for Volvo's one-make S60 championship in 2001, and by '03 they were building STCC touring cars rather than getting them from Volvo.
In 2005, with Christian Dahl in command, the company changed its name to Polestar Racing and strengthened its link with Volvo. It continued to run the S60 series and led Volvo's Formula Renault program.
The following year they moved to Gothenburg and took over the manufacturer's school education program. The team also began building its touring car engines in-house, having previously been supplied by Volvo.
In '08, Polestar was asked to develop the C30 for motorsport alongside its continued STCC involvement. The following year, Polestar launched its Performance Power Optimizations for Volvos, having been named the carmaker's Official Performance Partner.
By 2010 they'd won the STCC, had prepared the C30 for World Touring Cars (WTCC) in 2011, and built the Volvo C30 Polestar you see here.
Last year, saw Polestar entries in the WTCC, STCC and new Scandinavian touring car series. It also expanded its Performance products into other countries including the USA and Germany.
2012 sees Polestar transfer from the STCC to the new TTA Racing Elite Series with the S60. It's also rumored we will see a second Polestar-built road car, possibly based on the same S60 platform.
As Volvo's performance and racing partner, Polestar works closely with the factory, even having personnel involved at the development stage on new models. It currently offers a range of software tuning available either from North American Volvo dealers as an approved accessory, or as standard equipment on most new R Design models – the North American market is unique in offering Polestar software on new models. For more information visit polestar.se or volvocars.com
Volvo C30 Polestar
Built as a demonstration of the company's ability to combine its road and racing expertise, this is how Polestar imagined a high performance C30 could look and feel.
The concept uses the Volvo V50 all-wheel drive system, necessitating a shorter driveshaft. Complete with a Haldex Gen-4 controller plus Quaife diffs front and rear, the drivetrain also received an 850 flywheel and Sachs clutch. This was to cope with the extra power of the 2.5L T5 engine that was extensively modified using the rotating assembly and exhaust cam from the Volvo S60R, while the intake cam and valve springs were from naturally aspirated models.
An uprated KKK K16 turbo was mated to a Volvo diesel intercooler, larger injectors and a modified intake system. It also uses a 3" Ferrita stainless exhaust with race cat and in this configuration the engine generates about 450hp at 23psi boost pressure – a 50hp increase over our previous drive in EC 11/11.
The Polestar race team worked with its partners Öhlins and Brembo to ensure the chassis could transmit this power to the ground. The team's drivers were then enlisted to fine-tune the set-up before we got our hands on it.
With its custom bodywork and stunning leather/alcantara interior, the C30 Polestar looks more like a show concept than a track car, but the Swedes were kind/foolish enough to bring it along to our C30 R Design track day. With it scheduled for Jay Leno the next day, we promised not to push too hard but were allowed some exploratory laps.
Under the watchful gaze of its minders, the C30 Polestar seemed reluctant to turn. When you got on the gas, it was quick but not mind-blowing. It just didn't seem like 450hp…
Then the Swedes went to get us some lunch and we were alone, unsupervised. Grabbing lower gears, the engine started to perform. That awesome five-cylinder growl echoed off the hillside as we searched for the 7800rpm rev limit – allowed for 3sec before it drops to 7500rpm for safety.
Grabbed by the scruff, the turn-in became much sharper. Those Quaife diffs needed some torque to transfer… Suddenly we had massive grip out of the turns to match the braking power into them, and our lap times were tumbling.
Without wanting to drive at 10/10ths, we recorded a respectable 1:30" around Streets of Willow – equivalent to a stock E92 M3, but clearly there was more to come if we were prepared to risk the Scandinavian ire.
The Volvo C30 Polestar is hugely entertaining and a stunning example of what can be achieved with Volvo parts and some imagination. We understand there's a new concept coming, possibly based on the S60 and hopefully related to the stunning new TTA racecar that was announced earlier this year.
Volvo News
In addition to the software for the C30 R Design, Volvo recently announced a raft of model updates designed to entice the enthusiast driver in particular. First among them was the XC60, the second most popular model sold in the US behind the S60, and another reason why the brand is growing at such a rate.
As the original crossover, it attracted early adopters who display remarkable loyalty for its unique combination of versatility, design, performance and off-road ability. It competes with the Q5, X3, GLK plus Infinity and Acura models, but can claim to be the only true crossover in this SUV-populated market.
The XC60 range is updated for its third model year and is headed by the T6 AWD R Design model that starts at $43700. Like most of the top models in the US it gets Polestar software in addition to a unique bumper design, sportier steering ratio, 10% stiffer suspension and 20" wheels.
The 3.0L six-cylinder T6 engine is boosted from its stock 300hp to 32hp, while torque jumps from 325 to 354 lb-ft. Again, this is all done without affecting fuel economy or servicing schedules.
Of course, you can still get the entry-level 240hp XC60 3.2L model that starts at $33300 in 2WD layout. And while its gets all the XC60's practicality, you should jump into the T6 AWD model at $39450 to get the four-wheel drive package and Four-C active chassis. Once you have the T6 engine, you can add the Polestar software yourself for $1495 fitted…
We had a chance to do some soft-roading in the XC60 T6 AWD R Design and it took everything in its stride. The sporty suspension designed to sooth its occupants at high-speed in this 325hp cruiser was magnificently adept at soak up bumps and ripples, while its ground clearance made light work of gradients, potholes and worse.
The Polestar software alters boost, timing and throttle response maps and is apparent above 2500rpm, where it delivers a significant shove, particularly in the mid-range for sharper acceleration out of corners. In fact, 0-60mph is reduced from about 7.1sec to an impressive 6.6sec. Below 2500 it's relatively docile, ideal for towing or trails.
It's an incredibly versatile machine with huge performance levels that will keep a smile on your face, while the cool Swedish interior is such a delightful place to be with its soft leather, warm wood and high technology.
We also tried the XC70 T6 AWD. There's no R Design option on this model, but its 3.0L T6 engine had the optional Polestar software to boost it to the same 325hp.
Again, we found ourselves on dirt trails and again its combination of power, adaptability and comfort were a revelation. This was our first experience behind the wheel of Volvo's off-road wagon and we were converts, instantly understanding why it generates such a loyal following. It adds luxury to Subaru Outback formula to create a charming and immensely capable alternative to conventional SUVs.
The final new model was the Volvo C70 T5 Inscription. This FWD convertible starts at $40450 and adds $3900 for the Inscription package, which comprises Polestar software as standard, developing the same 250hp/273 lb-ft as the C30. It also receives exclusive 18" Midir wheels with black spokes and polished faces, plus a gloss-black grille, active Xenons, LED DRLs, aluminum pedals and a leather-covered dash with contrast stitching. The car is only available in Black Sapphire metallic or Ice White and only 2000 examples will be available annually – represented by just 500 cars coming to the US in 2012.


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Raden Adjeng
Portrait of Raden Adjeng Kartini (collection Tropenmuseum
|17 September 1904 (aged 25)
Rembang, Central Java, Dutch East Indies
(now Indonesia)
|Other names
|Raden Adjeng Kartini
|Known for
|Women's emancipation; national heroine
|Raden Adipati Joyodiningrat
Raden Adjeng[1] Kartini (21 April 1879 –17 September 1904), sometimes known as Raden Ayu Kartini, was a prominent Indonesian national hero from Java. She was a pioneer in the area of education for girls and women's rights for Indonesians.
Born into an aristocratic Javanese family in the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia, she attended a Dutch-language primary school. She aspired to further education but the option was unavailable to her and other girls in Javanese society. She came into contact with various officials and influential people, including J.H. Abendanon, who was in charge of implementing the Dutch Ethical Policy.
Kartini wrote letters about her ideas and feelings, and they were published in a Dutch magazine and later as: Out of Darkness to Light, Women's Life in the Village, and Letters of a Javanese Princess. Her birthday is now celebrated as Kartini Day in Indonesia. She took an interest in mysticism and opposed polygamy. Her advocacy for the education of girls was continued by her sisters.[2] Kartini Schools were named for her and a fund established in her name to fund the education of girls.
Kartini was born into an aristocratic Javanese family when Java was part of the Dutch colony of the Dutch East Indies. Kartini's father Sosroningrat became Regency Chief of Jepara. Kartini's father was originally the district chief of Mayong. Her mother Ngasirah was the daughter of Madirono and a teacher of religion in Telukawur. She was his first wife but not the most important one. At this time, polygamy was a common practice among the nobility. Colonial regulations required a regency chief to marry a member of the nobility. Since Ngasirah was not of sufficiently high nobility,[3] Sosroningrat married a second time to Woerjan (Moerjam), a direct descendant of the Raja of Madura. After this second marriage, Kartini's father was elevated to Regency Chief of Jepara, replacing his second wife's own father, Tjitrowikromo.
Kartini was the fifth child and second-eldest daughter in a family of eleven, including half siblings. She was born into a family with a strong intellectual tradition. Her grandfather, Pangeran Ario Tjondronegoro IV, became a regency chief at the age of 25, while Kartini's older brother Sosrokartono was an accomplished linguist. Kartini's family allowed her to attend school until she was 12 years old. Here, among other subjects, she learned to speak Dutch, an unusual accomplishment for Javanese women at the time.[4] After she turned 12 she was secluded (pingit) at home, a common practice among Javanese nobility, to prepare young girls for their marriage. During seclusion girls were not allowed to leave their parents' house until they were married, at which point authority over them was transferred to their husbands. Kartini's father was more lenient than some during his daughter's seclusion, giving her such privileges as embroidery lessons and occasional appearances in public for special events.
During her seclusion, Kartini continued to educate herself on her own. Because she could speak Dutch, she acquired several Dutch pen friends. One of them, a girl by the name of Rosa Abendanon, became a close friend. Books, newspapers, and European magazines fed Kartini's interest in European feminist thinking, and fostered the desire to improve the conditions of indigenous Indonesian women, who at that time had a very low social status.
Kartini's reading included the Semarang newspaper, to which she began to send contributions which were published. Before she was 20 she had read Max Havelaar and Love Letters by Multatuli. She also read De Stille Kracht (The Hidden Force) by Louis Couperus, the works of Frederik van Eeden, Augusta de Witt, the Romantic-Feminist author Goekoop de-Jong Van Eek, and an anti-war novel by Berta von Suttner, Die Waffen Nieder! (Lay Down Your Arms!). All were in Dutch.
Kartini's concerns were not only in the area of the emancipation of women, but also other problems of her society. Kartini saw that the struggle for women to obtain their freedom, autonomy, and legal equality was just part of a wider movement.
Kartini's parents arranged her marriage to Joyodiningrat, the Regency Chief of Rembang, who already had three wives. She was married on 12 November 1903. Her husband understood Kartini's aims and allowed her to establish a school for women in the east porch of the Rembang Regency Office complex. Kartini's only son was born on 13 September 1904. A few days later on 17 September 1904, Kartini died at the age of 25. She was buried in Bulu Village, Rembang.
Inspired by R.A. Kartini's example, the Van Deventer family established the R.A. Kartini Foundation which built schools for women, 'Kartini's Schools' in Semarang in 1912, followed by other women's schools in Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Malang, Madiun, Cirebon and other areas.
In 1964, President Sukarno declared R.A. Kartini's birth date, 21 April, as "Kartini Day"—an Indonesian national holiday. This decision has been criticized. It has been proposed that Kartini Day should be celebrated in conjunction with Indonesian Mothers Day on 22 December, so that the choice of R.A. Kartini as a national heroine would not overshadow other women who, unlike R.A. Kartini, took up arms to oppose the colonizers.
In contrast, those who recognize the significance of R.A. Kartini argue that not only was she an intellectual who elevated the status of women in Indonesia, she was also a nationalist figure with new ideas, who struggled on behalf of her people and played a role in the national struggle for independence.
After Raden Adjeng Kartini died, Mr. J.H. Abendanon, the Minister for Culture, Religion, and Industry in the East Indies, collected and published the letters that Kartini had sent to her friends in Europe. The book was titled Door Duisternis tot Licht (Out of Dark Comes Light) and was published in 1911. It went through five editions, with some additional letters included in the final edition, and was translated into English by Agnes L. Symmers and published under the title Letters of a Javanese Princess.
The publication of R.A. Kartini's letters, written by a native Javanese woman, attracted great interest in the Netherlands, and Kartini's ideas began to change the way the Dutch viewed native women in Java. Her ideas also provided inspiration for prominent figures in the fight for independence.
There are some grounds for doubting the veracity of R.A. Kartini's letters. There are allegations that Abendanon made them up. These suspicions arose because R.A. Kartini's book was published at a time when the Dutch colonial government was implementing its Dutch Ethical Policy in the Dutch East Indies, and Abendanon was one of the most prominent supporters of this policy. The current whereabouts of the vast majority of R.A. Kartini's letters are unknown. According to the late Sulastin Sutrisno, the Dutch Government has been unable to track down J. H. Abendanon's descendants.
Condition of Indonesian women[edit]
In her letters, Raden Adjeng Kartini wrote about her views of the social conditions prevailing at that time, particularly the condition of native Indonesian women. Most of her letters protest the Javanese cultural tendency to impose obstacles on women's development. She wanted women to have the freedom to learn and study. R.A. Kartini wrote of her ideas and ambitions, including Zelf-ontwikkeling, Zelf-onderricht, Zelf-vertrouwen, Zelf-werkzaamheid and Solidariteit. These ideas were all based on Religieusiteit, Wijsheid, en Schoonheid, that is, belief in God, wisdom, and beauty, along with Humanitarianismus (humanitarianism) and Nationalismus' (nationalism).
Kartini's letters also expressed her hopes for support from overseas. In her correspondence with Estell "Stella" Zeehandelaar, R.A. Kartini expressed her desire to be like European youth. She depicted the sufferings of Javanese women fettered by tradition, unable to study, secluded, and who must be prepared to participate in polygamous marriages with men they don't know.
It is known from her letters dated October 1902 to Abendanon and her husband that at the age of 23, Raden Adjeng Kartini had a mind to live a vegetarian life. "It has been for some time that we are thinking to do it (to be a vegetarian), I have even eaten only vegetables for years now, but I still don't have enough moral courage to carry on. I am still too young," R.A. Kartini once wrote.
She also emphasized the relationship of this kind of life with religious thoughts. She is quoted, "Living a life as a vegetarian is a wordless prayer to the Almighty."[5]
Further studies and teaching[edit]
R.A. Kartini loved her father deeply, although it is clear that her deep affection for him became yet another obstacle to the realization of her ambitions. He was progressive enough to allow his daughters schooling until the age of twelve, but at that point firmly closed the door to further schooling. In his letters, her father also expressed his affection for Kartini. Eventually, he gave permission for her to study to become a teacher in Batavia (now Jakarta), although previously he had prevented her from continuing her studies in the Netherlands or entering medical school in Batavia.
R.A. Kartini's desire to continue her studies in Europe was also expressed in her letters. Several of her pen friends worked on her behalf to support Kartini in this endeavour. Many of her friends expressed their disappointment when Kartini's ambition was finally thwarted. In the end, her plans to study in Japan were changed into plans to journey to Tokyo, on the advice of Mrs. Abendanon that this would be best for R.A. Kartini and her younger sister, R. Ayu Rukmini.
Nevertheless, in 1903 at the age of 24, her plans to study to become a teacher in Tokyo came to nothing. In a letter to Mrs. Abendanon, R.A. Kartini wrote that the plan had been abandoned because she was going to be married: "In short, I no longer desire to take advantage of this opportunity, because I am to be married.". This was despite the fact that, for its part, the Dutch Education Department had finally given permission for R.A. Kartini and R.Ay. Rukmini to study in Batavia.
As the wedding approached, R.A. Kartini's attitude towards Javanese traditional customs began to change. She became more tolerant. She began to feel that her marriage would bring good fortune for her ambition to develop a school for native women. In her letters, she mentioned that not only did her esteemed husband support her desire to develop the woodcarving industry in Jepara and the school for native women, but she also mentioned that she was going to write a book. Sadly, this ambition was unrealized as a result of her premature death in 1904 at age 25.
Kartini Schools named for her opened in Bogor, Jakarta, and Malang. A society named for her was also established in the Netherlands.[6]
Kartini Day[edit]
Sukarno's Old Order state declared 21 April as Kartini Day to remind women that they should participate in "the hegemonic state discourse of pembangunan (development)".[7] After 1965, however, Suharto's New Order state reconfigured the image of Kartini from that of radical women's emancipator to one that portrayed her as dutiful wife and obedient daughter, "as only a woman dressed in a kebaya who can cook."[8] On that occasion, popularly known as Hari Ibu Kartini or Mother Kartini Day, "young girls were to wear tight, fitted jackets, batik shirts, elaborate hairstyles, and ornate jewelry to school, supposedly replicating Kartini's attire but in reality wearing an invented and more constricting ensemble than she ever did."[9]
The melody of "Ibu Kita Kartini" (Our Mother Kartini) by W.R. Supratman:
On April 21, 2016, Google celebrated her 137th birthday with a Google Doodle.[10]
See also[edit]
- ^ Raden Adjeng was a title borne by married women of the priyayi or Javanese nobles of the Robe class
- ^ Indonesia 1800-1950 Beck
- ^ Harvard Asia Quarterly Archived August 16, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "RA. Kartini". Guratan Pena. 27 April 2006. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ Lukas Adi Prasetya (21 April 2010). "Siapa Menyangka RA Kartini Vegetarian". Kompas.com. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ Ideology and Revolution in Southeast Asia 1900-75 by Clive J Christie, Clive J. Christie
- ^ Bulbeck, Chilla (2009). Sex, love and feminism in the Asia Pacific: a cross-cultural study of young people's attitudes. ASAA women in Asia. London New York: Routledge. ISBN 9780415470063. Preview.
- ^ Yulianto, Vissia Ita (21 April 2010). "Is celebrating Kartini's Day still relevant today?". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 7 August 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ Ramusack, Barbara N. (2005). "Women and Gender in South and Southeast Asia". In Bonnie G. Smith (ed.). Women's History in Global Perspective. University of Illinois Press. pp. 101–138 [129]. ISBN 978-0-252-02997-4. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "R.A. Kartini's 137th Birthday". Google. 21 April 2016.
- Raden Adj. Kartini (1912), Door duisternis tot licht, with a foreword by J.H. Abendanon, The Hague
- M.C. Van Zeggelen (1945), "Kartini", J.M. Meulenhoff, Amsterdam (in Dutch)
- Raden Adjeng Kartini (1920), Letters of a Javanese princess, translated by Agnes Louise Symmers with a foreword by Louis Couperus, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, ISBN 0-8191-4758-3 (1986 edition), ISBN 1-4179-5105-2 (2005 edition)
- M.Vierhout (1942), "Raden Adjeng Kartini", Oceanus, Den Haag (in Dutch)
- F.G.P. Jaquet (red.), Kartini (2000); Surat-surat kepada Ny. R.M. Abendanon-Mandri dan suaminya. 3rd edition. Jakarta: Djambatan, xxii + 603 pp.
- Elisabeth Keesing (1999), Betapa besar pun sebuah sangkar; Hidup, suratan dan karya Kartini. Jakarta: Djambatan, v + 241 pp.
- J. Anten (2004), Honderd(vijfentwintig) jaar Raden Adjeng Kartini; Een Indonesische nationale heldin in beeld, Nieuwsbrief Nederlands Fotogenootschap 43: 6–9.
External links[edit]
|Library resources about
|By Kartini
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kartini.
- Works written by or about Kartini at Wikisource
- Works by Kartini at Project Gutenberg
- Works by or about Kartini at Internet Archive
- "The Kartini-archive inventory at the Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde (KITLV) / Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies, Leiden, The Netherlands" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 August 2011.


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Fresh off her Golden Globe win for "My Week with Marilyn," Michelle Williams continues to channel blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe... even if she's not entirely comfortable with the idea.
"I wouldn't say that that would be one of my first qualities as a human being — being sexy," Williams says in an interview with GQ, despite the interview being accompanied by several revealing photos of the 31-year-old actress in lingerie.
"And I think because my character on Dawson's Creek was sexy... sexualized... sexual... I saw all the negative attention and connotations that can come along with that. And that those things can keep people from seeing you clearly."
Local news from across Southern California
The actress quickly shifted gears in the piece, opening up about her life in the wake of the 2008 death of Heath Ledger, with whom she had a daughter, Matilda, now six.
"I really wanted, and I really expected or imagined, that Matilda would have siblings that were close to her age. I wanted that for her. But I couldn't make that happen," reveals Williams. "And now that she's six that isn't even a possibility anymore. So something that was making me feel impatient, that's been removed. For whatever reason, that's not our luck, or our path."
She insists, though, that the late Ledger is still going to be a part of her and her daughter's life.
"You know, as hard as certain things have been for me, it's been harder thinking about how things will be for her. I have a lot of things that she doesn't, and some of what I have I can give to her — the memories that I have, the objects that I have, the physical reminders that I have, the stories."
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The mother took several minutes to open the door, and when she did on Wednesday, she told police that her son never came home the night before.
"He's not here," she repeatedly told the officers.
But he was there, hiding in the basement. The team of Baltimore police sergeants, detectives and officers — all working on a special operation to suppress crime after a spate of shootings in recent weeks — searched the two-story house on the 3500 block of W. Cold Spring Lane and apprehended the suspect.
They served a warrant for a second-degree assault charge stemming from a domestic incident. It was one of hundreds of warrants executed in a matter of days as part of stepped-up efforts to get suspected criminals off the streets.
Between late October and late November, bursts of gunfire across the city alarmed residents, police and the mayor. Eight people were shot in several incidents along a long stretch of Greenmount Avenue. The police commissioner announced that gangs were at war.
Baltimore's homicide count for 2012 reached 200 on Nov. 24, a mark that erases the progress police made last year when the homicide rate fell below 200 for the first time since the 1970s.
Police officials came up with plans to stem the violence. They increased the number of foot patrols citywide, pulling 150 officers from administrative positions to bolster patrol units. They also started the Violence Protection Initiative, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
The initiative devoted more than 18 district officers to the regional Warrant Apprehension Task Force, made up of law officers from the city and Baltimore County, and the U.S. Marshals Service, for two weeks until Friday.
The increased resources gave the fugitive-hunting detectives and sergeants that make up the task force's nine teams two additional officers each. Baltimore City police also approved additional overtime.
The goal was to arrest suspects with "a nexus of violence" before they could cause more harm, Guglielmi said. Since the initiative began, the task force has made arrests or cleared warrants on more than 300 cases that include charges of assault, burglary and arson, as well as lesser crimes and violations.
No. 224, was the Saturday arrest of Frank James MacArthur, a blogger known as the Baltimore Spectator, who had an open warrant connected to a 2009 weapons charge. He captivated thousands on social media when he holed up in his home and live-streamed discussions with a police negotiator before surrendering without incident.
At least 291 arrests have been made so far. "Essentially that's 291 people who are responsible for wreaking havoc in the community off the streets and delivered to justice," Guglielmi said.
At any given time, the city has more than 50,000 outstanding warrants, task force officers said. Early Wednesday, they fanned out across the city in unmarked cars to addresses they had researched the night before.
The officers carried a stack of warrants with the most dangerous and accessible targets at the top.
At a home near Pimlico just after 5 a.m., they woke up an older woman in a nightgown who led them to a man in the basement wanted for failing to appear in court on a drug charge. They detained him, let him put on his shoes and clothes and walked him out the front door.
"Man, you guys are polite," he said.
But the woman felt differently, peppering the officers with insults and upset by the sudden intrusion.
"You all are fat people," she said.
"Ma'am, I'm big-boned," Sgt. Allen Adkins responded.
Before he got into his car, Adkins remarked that at least he was "fat and free."
Over the course of five hours, the team hit 18 houses.
They found a man sleeping on a couch amid a clutter of shoes, clothes and unopened mail in a home with no power. Lanterns and a kerosene heater sat near him. Police were looking for his uncle, but the man said he hadn't been in the house for months. Then, he added, "There's nobody here that I know of."
The comment heightened the team's suspicion, and the officers checked every room with no results.
At an apartment complex, they encountered a South Asian family who spoke little English; none of them fit the profile of the suspect sought. At another, they called in an interpreter to speak to an El Salvadoran woman, who told officers the man they wanted had left the country. A sergeant called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to confirm that.
Searching for a woman at a boarding house, they stumbled upon a man who had an open warrant for an assault charge. They arrested him, enraging a woman with him who was carrying a baby.
"He's black! He's black!" she yelled. "You're all messing with him for no reason!"
They led the man away with his hands behind his back in plastic ties as he cursed at the officers.
Confrontations are common. In 1999, while serving a warrant in an attempted-murder case, the suspect split Sgt. Mike Hennlein's police vest with a bullet before shooting himself in the head.
"Been shot at five times," Hennlein said, "only hit once."
Hennlein, a 25-year veteran, said an Ernest Hemingway quote sums up why he hopes to retire on the task force: "There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter."
Warrant officers recently encountered a man who slipped out his window and ran on rowhouse roofs until he jumped, hurt himself and was cornered. They have found people tucked in cupboards, between mattresses and box springs and hidden behind fake walls.
At the house on Coldspring Lane, the suspect's son tipped off officers that he was in the basement. The officers scrambled down a dark stairwell followed by the suspect's mother who continued to claim, "He's not here!"
Hennlein spotted a bed with covers that seemed unfurled in a hurry and felt it. It was warm.
The team searched every corner until Hennlein pulled back a hidden door disguised as a wood-paneled wall. He spied a T-shirt and drew out his Taser.
"Let's do this the easy way," he said. "The red dot you see is a Taser."
The suspect's mother told her son the police are carrying guns.
"I'm coming out," the man said. It was the team's fourth and final arrest Wednesday.
The mother took several minutes to open the door, and when she did on Wednesday, she told police that her son never came home the night before.


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Been searching through all of the archives I can for an old map pack that started with "Axiocranium" and had "UN Attack" somewhere near the end. The map is on the EVIL website but all of the links are outdated, does anyone know where I can get ahold of this file?
-PFinn B.