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By Melissa Deckman
It is no secret that white evangelical Protestants voted for Donald Trump in record numbers last November. While some pundits predicted that Trump's boorish behavior might have been off-putting to many theologically conservative voters, 81 percent of white evangelical Protestants were willing to overlook his personal flaws, slightly higher than the number of evangelicals who voted for Mitt Romney in 2012. Their vote for Trump, the conventional wisdom has quickly deduced, was about the opportunity Republicans had to shape the direction of the Supreme Court in a more conservative way, combined with their disdain for Hillary Clinton and their approval of Trump's trumpeting of religious liberty concerns on the campaign trail.
Lost in this analysis, however, is the extent to which white evangelical Protestants hold similar attitudes on economic policy long touted by the Republican Party. As one of the GOP's most reliable constituencies, Evangelicals may have been brought to the party initially by concerns over social issues such as abortion, but they have also come to hold reliably conservative views on economic concerns.
In new research published in Politics & Religion (which is ungated for the next month), my co-authors Dan Cox, Robert Jones, and Betsy Cooper from PRRI and I demonstrate that white evangelicals hold far more conservative views on two key economic issues that currently divide the parties. First, we find that white evangelicals are far more likely than other religious (and unaffiliated) Americans to believe that the federal government should provide fewer services and reduce taxes as opposed to believing that the federal government should provide more services, even if it means higher taxes (See Figure 1). Multivariate analysis confirms that white evangelicals hold such distinct views in the presence of additional statistical controls – they are 1.3 times less likely than other Americans to favor a larger role for government in providing social services. In essence, white evangelicals believe that individuals – and not the government – should take a greater role in providing for their most pressing needs.
Moreover, white evangelicals are also far more likely than other religious adherents to believe that the best way to stimulate government growth is to reduce taxes and cut government spending, as opposed to the government making more investments in infrastructure and education (see Figure 2). White evangelicals are roughly 1.4 times less likely to believe that public investment is the best way to spur economic growth.
The economic conservatism expressed by white evangelical Protestants is closely linked to their strong partisan leanings. A majority (69%) of white evangelical Protestants identify as Republican or lean toward the Republican Party. In expressing distrust of government services and programs, white evangelical Protestants may simply be articulating a political belief system they have long since internalized. However, neither the shifting partisan allegiances of white evangelical Protestants, nor the growing polarization of the parties on basic economic questions, may completely explain the sharply divergent attitudes white evangelicals express on government intervention in the economy.
We also argue that the emergence of the Tea Party, which has been credited for moving the Republican Party in a more conservative direction on many economic issues, may have played a role as well. Tea Party organizations, in collaboration with conservative think tanks and religious organizations, have embraced a biblically-backed view of economic conservatism, which has found appeal among many white evangelical Protestants. Our analysis in the journal article, in fact, examines General Social Survey data since the early 2000s, showing that while white evangelicals have long held more conservative views on economic policy than most Americans, their attitudes on the size and scope of government began to diverge in a more conservative direction after the rise of the Tea Party in 2009.
The important point here is that the allegiance that many white evangelicals feel for the GOP is not only present because of cultural concerns. White evangelicals have come to support conservative economic positions long espoused by Republicans nationally, including their embrace of tax cuts as a way to stimulate the nation's economy. While Trump's emphasis on religious liberty and national security may have appealed to many white evangelicals, his promise of tax cuts certainly did not hurt.
Melissa Deckman is a professor of public affairs at Washington College and the author of "Tea Party Women: Mama Grizzlies, Grassroots Leaders, and the Changing Face of the American Right." Follow her on Twitter @melissadeckman.


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22 Jan Eight years of Harper: by the dismal numbers
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On the eve of Stephen Harper's eighth anniversary in office, writer and statistics buff Alex Roberts has a must-read piece in the Ottawa Citizen, cleverly tagged, "Harper's Economic Index.*" It casts a jaundiced numerical eye at how well he has managed the economy, the thing pundits constantly tell us he's so good at.
A few samples:
- Estimated amount spent on taxpayer-funded advertisements since 2009 touting the "Economic Action Plan" and the government's economic record : $113,000,000
- National unemployment rate in January, 2006: 6.6
- National unemployment rate in December, 2013: 7.2
- Number of consecutive annual federal budget deficits: 6
- Number of consecutive annual federal budget surpluses under the previous Liberal (Chrétien/Martin) governments: 9
- Number of budget deficit targets hit by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty: 0
- Amount added to the federal national debt since Conservatives took power in 2006: $123,500,000,000
On the bright side, the dollar's up, and the TSX rose 16.1% (compared to 55.1% for the Dow).
Seriously, the whole piece is worth a read.
* Not to be confused with the Harpers Index.

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Don't know about you, but we could really use a drink right about now. So we've scoured the city to find our 21 favorite bars — from upscale jazz joints to dives where your beer bottle sticks to the table. We've also tossed in some personalities familiar with local nightlife and quotes we overheard while out on the town.
Barry Rogers is 70 years old and has been coming to the Bambi Bar (2701 Bardstown Road) for nearly 40 years. As a matter of fact, he has lived right around the corner for about as long. Back in 1970, he bartended here. "Saved me a couple DUIs over the years," he says with a laugh. "The place looks about the same as it did back then. Well, the TVs are a lot better now."
The bar has a plywood exterior; inside, the ceiling gradually slopes from the front to the back. Rogers and his wife Pam, 62, have made some memories over the years. "We don't want to think about how much money we've spent here," she says. One of the stories her husband shares is of a black terrier named B.J., who used to roam busy Bardstown Road and would sit on a bar stool and slurp beer out of a paper bowl. There was also a man they called Dr. Doobie. "He smoked a lot of doobies," Barry Rogers says. "Well," his wife replies, "we should let them figure that out themselves." Any other good times? "A lot of 'em are blurry," he says.
Originally the location of a gas station, the building once housed a tavern called the Eastview Inn. In the mid-1950s, it became the Bambi Bar. Legend has it that deer-print wallpaper once covered the walls, and the nickname Bambi Bar eventually stuck. (Talk to a bartender today and he'll tell you the current wooden walls have entombed that wallpaper.) The most famous thing about the bar has to be the Bambi Walk, a drinking journey that has participants travel from the Bambi down Bardstown Road, getting a drink at every stop along the way. "It started in the '80s," Barry Rogers says. "They used to end at the Bambi Bar." Says his wife: "A few hearty souls could make it that far."
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This is the second Alexi Kaye Campbell play to be revived relatively soon after its premiere, eight years ago at the Bush in this case, both at the Trafalgar Studios, both directed by Jamie Lloyd, and I for one am glad they have been as I missed the first outings of both, despite the fact they originated at regular haunts.
Kristin is an American who has been living in the UK most of her adult life. She's a product of the late sixties – idealist, feminist, liberal, even socialist, who believes everyone should be promoting change and giving back. She divorced her husband when their two sons were young, but took them with her to Italy, pursuing her career as an art historian – until her husband took them from her, something she seems not to have fought, even acquiesced to. The title means a formal defence of one's opinions or conduct; in this case Kristin is about to be held to account by her sons for not mentioning them in her recent memoir.
It's her birthday and sons Peter and Simon, their girlfriends and gay friend Hugh are coming to lunch. Peter has taken a contrasting career path as a banker specialising in Africa. He is besotted with his American girlfriend Trudi, a somewhat vacuous evangelical Christian, something Kristin doesn't really approve of, though she turns out to have more depth than first appears. Simon's girlfriend, soap star Claire, another career Kristin disapproves of, arrives before and without him. Hugh is her close friend, and her defender. There's a lot going on here, and I loved the richness of the story and the narrative, and the very well drawn characters.
Soutra Gilmour's design is conventional (for her) but anchors the play in a British country cottage. Jamie Lloyd gets great performances from his terrific cast, led by Stockard Channing as spiky Kristin, who navigates the complex combination of arrogance, determination and guilt with great skill. Joseph Millson's challenge is to characterise two very different brothers, which he does very well. Laura Carmichael was a bit of a revelation as Trudi, with what seemed, to these Brit ears, a spot-on American accent. It appears to be Freema Agyeman's stage debut and impressive it was too. It's lovely to see Desmond Barit in a role which so suits him and he relishes some cracking lines, milking them for all they're worth.
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Recently I completed my first half-marathon, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half, in Alexandria, VA. It was an amazing feeling to complete a goal I had been working toward both physically and mentally for several months. It wasn't such an amazing feeling immediately after the race…I'm still a little sore! But that's beside the point. Reflecting on the race and my training, I've come away with some insights that are applicable to career goals and work projects. Below I share five of my lessons learned.
- Set a chronological plan.
Have an end date in mind for your goal. For career goals, a date may be more fluid (such as next year or within three years), but for something like a project or a race, there is a specific deadline. Set your schedule and build in milestones according to this date.
- Practice, practice, and practice some more!
Stick to your plan, track your progress, and be proud of your accomplishments. At first, I was super excited about completing a 4-mile run. Before long, 4 miles was my "easy" day, before running 10 the next day. In the office, it can be pretty awesome to see a project really taking shape and hitting goals, or to start seeing signs that you're developing expertise in a certain subject area.
- Don't stress over bumps in the road.
Ultimately, problems are going to arise whether it's in your training or while working on a project. The key is to not go crazy over these obstacles. Stop, reflect, and plan your next move. About midway through my training, I injured my knee. I was bummed that I had to stop running and diverge from my training plan. However, I knew if I pushed it too quickly, I would probably just make the situation worse. But that doesn't mean lay dormant! Realign and continue to work toward your goal in other ways before you get back to full-steam. For a week, I iced my knee and did low-impact exercises before getting back on track.
- Over-prepare.
For the workaholics out there, I don't mean stress out and risk burning yourself out. Instead, this relates to your method of preparation, wherein preparing for the unexpected is critical. For example, if you're pitching a project idea or presenting your findings, run through your presentation thoroughly beforehand. This will help you prepare for questions regarding specific details or coming from unexpected angles. Solid, confident responses show you know your stuff. Similarly, I frequently trained on trails with high elevation and varying terrain. So when it came to the flat, low elevation terrain of my race, I ran with relative ease.
- Remain confident!
Remember, this is YOUR goal. Throughout the race, some runners passed me but when I looked at my time, I was still beating my personal record. In essence, you don't become a veteran or expert overnight. With practice, experience, and plenty of trial and error, you will eventually cross your own finish line.
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Once upon a time Mister Saparmyat Niyazov created his own fairytale country. sheltered from the rest of the world by crazy visa-rules and banning certain books, art forms and internet he created a country just the way he liked it. Build buildings he thought were beautiful. And banned the things he didn't like, smoking for example. And opponents… He put big pictures of himself on every street corner and called himself Turkmenbashi the Great (father of the Turkmen) If you were to fall in love with one of his 'children' you'd have to pay him 50.000$ to be allowed to marry. The rest of the world called him a dictator but 6 months ago he died and the whole country was in mourning. Now there is a new president who is unanimously chosen…
I do have to tell you, I really like it there. It's a country full of happy, friendly, colourful, helpful and extremely funny and good-natured people. If I would have my own country to play with I would only do few things differently. I watched the news one evening, wich is broadcasted in 7 different languages and it was all happy news! It told me the new school year was about to start so the markets were open for new uniforms and school stuff. Or a whole item about waterfalls and how there are different ones but all beautiful…
And all the time different pictures about Ashgabat and the natural wonders of Turkmenistan.
Upon arrival the border guards at Sarakhs wanted to take me home but I couldn't hang around, already one day late on my transit visa..
I crossed the border the 16th cause when I got of the bus at Sarakhs around noon the day before, I was called over to the petrol station across the road. Owned by mister Mossari Jad, who is one of the few, if not the only person I've met in Iran that stands completely behind the Iranian regime. It was good fun discussing religion and politics with him but I was told to agree with him a bit more. He is a very important man in town. But I didn't cause I REALLY didn't. He was still very friendly and when I left the next morning he gave me a present for my dad and his best regards, never even mentioned my mum…
In Turkmenistan people like their golden teeth, everybody greets you with a blinking smile. Cycling is such a relieve after the chaotic madness of Iran. Not only could I finally get rid of that headscarf, one day I actually cycled in shorts! ok, in the dessert and no one around but still..
One thing I don't like is that everything is 5 or 6 times more expensive for foreigners, there are double price listst everywhere so you can see exactly how much more you have to pay…
As I left Mary early one morning I went to have breakfast at a small cafe where the girl working there told me 'I want no money'. Surprised and happily singing along with my new mp3 player I continued to Merv. I cycled around this Unesco Heritage site that consist of a bunch of ruins dating back to the time of Alexander the Great. It used to be a big city on the Silk route and the inspiration of 'the thousand and one night'. In 1221 a bunch of Mongols arrived to slaughter every one of the million people and burned the place down. Not a very nice thing to do.
Moving on I stopped in the town of Bayramaly to get some lunch and was immediately offered a meal with potatoes in it! whoohoo I love potatoes! And I got invited to stay the night at the shop owners house. It was only early and I hadn't cycle much yet but I figured how often am I gonna stay with a Turkmen family.. (3 times as it turned out) I accepted the invitation and ended up staying two nights to come to a wedding with the family. They dressed me up in traditional clothes and showed me how to dance Turkmen style. It was great fun! The night before the wedding we went to see the bride-to-be and all women peeled potatoes and veggies together while talking about the important things in life. As before in Iran and Turkey I'd told them I was married too. Normally that's enough but not here. Got so many questions, how old is he? whats his name? job? how many people on your wedding…? :-s
The road across the desert was warm, as expected, but not too bad. every 20km or so there was a place with shadow and I met a friendly girl who told me she has 'many friends on the road' she makes her money 'hitchhiking' with mainly Turkish and Iranian truck drivers and invited me to stay in her place in Turkmanabad.
But arriving there I didn't like the apartment, there where some dodgy characters hanging around so I stayed with the neighbours instead.
Six years ago Anita Trimaylova stayed in the Hostel in Derry and wrote in my book ;'If you're ever in for a real adventure come and see me in Uzbekistan'. And here I am! Too bad Anita lives in Switzerland these days but she set me up with some of her friends who are helping me out.
It's a bit more touristy here and I spend two relaxing days in Bukhara with another cyclist from Austria just wandering, talking, having a beer. real nice.
I had to take the train from Bukhara to Tashkent since I arrived nearly 20 days late on my visa. Now I have to try to extend it and also see if I can get all following countries here. I arrived on the day of Nigora's 30th birthday so we went out for dinner with her mum and friends at a lovely restaurant along a canal.
The coming week will be filled with visa application forms and running around town. not looking forward to that.
I am looking forward to just continuing my way, cycling up the mountains in Tajikistan and not running after visa all the time… I'm now planning to cross the Qolma pass to China which, everybody keeps telling me, is closed to foreigners. But I want to find out myself.
I don't want to go to Pakistan anymore, but continue to Tibet instead. The timing isn't brilliant, it might be getting chilly by the time I get there. But I worry about that later.
ps. Mum Dad, HAPPY 31st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!!!


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We are pleased to announce that Tom Barry and Jim O'Neil have recently transitioned to new positions here at Boulter. Tom Barry has been named Fabrication Shop Supervisor and Jim O'Neil has been selected as Job Superintendent and Scheduling Coordinator. With years of field experience, both individuals bring a wealth of knowledge to their new roles and will be key players in the company's continued growth.
Read on to learn more about Tom and Jim and their new positions.
Tom Barry
After completing his apprenticeship at a local steel fabrication business, Tom joined the Boulter team in 2014. Since his humble start, he has gained an extensive understanding of the industry by working on some of Boulter's largest and most demanding projects, including the installation of toner machinery at Xerox.
His insights, field experience, and analytical skills help Tom successfully oversee all facets of Boulter's fabrication shop.
What does the future hold for our fabrication shop?
Our fabrication shop has been a great resource to Ironworkers out in the field. We are competitive in our ability to produce quality steel products and I see that continuing in the future while still maintaining shop efficiency.
You spent four years as a field employee, what was that experience like for you?
Every day is different and brings a new and exciting challenge. Boulter takes on a broad range of work so I was able to experience many aspects of the industry.
What training and education do you have that is relevant to your job?
Rigging and Welding Certificates through the Iron Workers Local 33; AWS certified welder; DOT certified; OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1401, 1926.1404, 1426.1425
What do you usually do when you aren't working?
I enjoy spending time with my wife and two kids, James and Elizabeth. You can also find me out on the golf course and out fishing.
Jim O'Neil
Jim has been a valued member of the Boulter team since his start in 1989. Numerous projects of various complexities have earned him a strong reputation as an expert in custom rigging and installation services.
As Job Superintendent and Scheduling Coordinator, Jim plays an essential role in a project's progress. Managing a job's schedule, material requirements, and safety all fall within his responsibilities. With a knack for organization and an eye for detail, he ensures that the appropriate measures are being taken from scheduling to completion.
What are some of the most notable projects that you have been a part of?
I've had my fair share of interesting jobs throughout the years. In 2000, I supervised eighty field guys for the expansion project at the Genesee Brewery. I was also responsible for the relocation of Valeo from Rochester to Mexico and Joico from California to Geneva. Meticulous planning went into these projects due to their size and complexity.
Why do you think your field experience will make you successful in your current role?
Because I know both sides of the fence. I know what the guys want and need in the field and I am quickly learning what the people in the office want and need for the business to be successful.
What is a typical day like for you?
As the primary liaison between the field employees and the project managers, my schedule differs from day to day. One day I may be on a job site and another day I could spend in the office working with the Project Managers.
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Where I live. Don't know when this is from, years before I moved here, but they took the pole down several years ago. I hated that pole, blocked some of my view. Big turnout for the parade. Parades are short and not a lot of people turn out now days. Probably because they are so short.
Gorgeous day today. This has been the best summer. Hardly needed the a/c at all, maybe three days all together. I live in the clouds, though, according to a friend, which makes all the difference. For clouds, read second floor. Windows all face north, too, which is an advantage in the hot summer days, but not so much the rest of the year.
Was reading an article about effects of emotional abuse in childhood, and it occurred to me why I have chronic insomnia. If left alone, I usually fall asleep sometime after 4am. I spent a good deal of my childhood lying awake in bed, waking for the sound of the screeching brakes of my dad's car coming around the corner and then into the driveway. He was a violent alcoholic, and a good portion of my childhood was hell because of it. If I've realized this is the cause before, I completely forgot about it. But it makes perfect sense to me. I almost always feel anxious as darkness falls, and I just though it was because if I'm doing okay, I may wake up tomorrow doing not so okay again, so why not stay awake? But I don't think that's really the reason. It's the leftover terror in my subconscious. My dad was lovely man when sober. Quiet, shy, multi-talented, would do anything for you. A good person. That all changed when he was drinking.
Reading is good. You can learn a lot through reading. I've read 51 books so far this year, not counting the ones that were just so bad I never bothered to finish them. I signed up for Goodreads a while back and challenged myself to read 50 books this year. I win. LOL Year is barely half gone and I'm over the goal already. I am a very fast reader, probably because I have always read everything in sight. Practice makes you speedy, apparently.
A couple of books I've really enjoyed, just because they had nice little stories, nothing too taxing, are The Tour, by Jean Grainger, and Little Beach Street Bakery, by Jenny Colgan. The latter one has a puffin. 🙂 An interesting book, although it kind of left a couple of things hanging, was Easter Island, by Jennifer Vandebes.
I bought the first book of Game of Thrones for a couple of dollars. Not sure if I'm going to like it. I've never seen any of the tv show, so that could be an advantage. Movies never seem to be as good as books, and I'm sure the same thing applies to tv shows.
A series that I plan to reread some day are the Amelia Peabody books by Elizabeth Peters. I loved these books. She's kind of a female Indiana Jones, and her husband is kind of an male Indiana Jones. 🙂 Set in the 20's, if I remember correctly.
I read all the time. It doesn't hurt, unless my hands cramp, and laying down, sitting up, whatever, it's easy with a Kindle.
I also recently read Heidi. I've seen the movie, of course, but I don't think I've ever actually read the book until now. Lots of religion, and they did kind of treat Peter badly, but I enjoyed it anyway. It took a few chapters to stop picturing her as Shirley Temple as I read, though.
Feeling a bit less exhausted. Took three ibuprofen earlier, and less pain = less exhaustion? Whatever. I don't feel like a limp dishrag at the present moment. It's a good thing.
I have the rheumatologist tomorrow. Yay. Saw my GP Thursday, turns out I have a symptom-less ear infection, second time, so am on Amoxycillin for seven days. And Tuesday I am having a MRI of my brain. Not sure what I said that sparked her to order one. I had one when I first got sick, but that was twenty years ago. I had lesions on my brain then, which I think is a sign of MS, but I don't have MS, and the neurologist who was meant to explain it all to me was a real jerk and treated me like I was an idiot, so what they really meant I have no idea. My current doctor is a much better doctor, so I am hopeful for an explanation of what is going on and what it means. And if I still have any brains left, anyway. Some days it seems doubtful.
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Prince Of Fire
Prince Of Fire has always been a horse held in high regard, and there was enough about his run behind Tawaagg in a two-mile-two-furlong beginners' chase at Gowran Park on Saturday to suggest that there could be a decent prize to be won with him over fences. Held up by David Casey, he travelled and jumped fairly well, and made nice progress up to the leaders just before the straight. There were any number of horses in with a chance going to the third last, but Prince Of Fire was one of the few still travelling well. However he made a bad mistake at that fence, he just stumbled on landing and it probably cost him a winning chance. He did stay on well still from there though, after he was able to get his momentum back, to be nearest at the finish.
After winning his maiden hurdle at Leopardstown back in December 2009, Charlie Swan described Prince Of Fire as the best horse he has ever trained. It is fairly obvious that the son of Waky Nao has proved a disappointment in that context, but there was enough evidence from his run here to suggest he could be a useful chaser now. While it's unlikely he would have troubled the favourite Tawaagg, an impressive winner on the day, he surely would have finished a lot closer had he not made that mistake. He has actually only run 10 times in total in his career, he is only six, and this was just his fourth start over fences. He has plenty of scope for progression. Some of his hurdles form is very good, he beat the useful Grey Soldier when winning his maiden at Leopardstown, before getting close to the talented Un Hinged on his next start at Navan. He is worth persevering with over fences.
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Emerging from rampant hedonism and desperate isolation is 'II', the new album from Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Behind the cartoonish colour of this collection of soulful, mind-addled psychedelia, lurks the fact that its author, Ruban Nielson, came close to never making it at all. "There were times when I felt that if I continued as I was that I would die, or some other bad thing would happen," he admits, referring to the months following the release of Unknown Mortal Orchestra's eponymous, self-recorded debut in June 2011, and a punishing, debauched touring schedule that would have a lasting affect on the 32-year-old multi-instrumentalist and songwriter.
Released after he swapped New Zealand for Portland and isolated himself from friends and family, Nielson's first album as Unknown Mortal Orchestra fused Barrett and Hendrix to RZA and The Beatles. Coming midway through a journey that took him from cryptic, anonymous bedroom project borne of disillusionment and private amusement, to leader of a hard-touring, hard-living band; it marked his return to music after the messy break-up of Flying Nun punks The Mint Chicks, the band he started at home with brother Kody 10 years earlier. Now, building on the break-beat, junk-shop charm Nielson soon came to be renowned for, 'II' signals the solidification of Unknown Mortal Orchestra's position as an infinitely intriguing, brave psychedelic band; unafraid to dig deeper and hit harder than the rest to lock into their intoxicating, opiate groove and bring rock'n'roll's exaggerated myths to life. Time on the road may have eaten away at Nielson both physically and mentally, but, ultimately, it conceived an album that builds thrillingly on the jagged melodies, choppy percussion and meandering guitars on his debut. 'II' was recorded nocturnally (Nielson played everything but some of the drums himself) in the converted basement of his family home in Milwaukee, Oregon – an upgrade on the yurt where he and his wife and young children first lived after moving to America. Focus, inspiration and dedication streamlined his vibrant imagination during the sessions and extra time spent on the songs (compared with his previous one-night-one-song approach) gives the instruments space to flick between woozy stumble and nimble canter, highlighting the emotional turmoil that led to the revelatory bleakness of the lyrics.
"The album has a really specific mood," he says. "It captures the way I was thinking when I was on tour and is surrealist and impressionistic. You try to fill the gap left by not having family and friends around, and you end up getting into trouble. The emotions I was trying to get into it were about relationships and drug taking." Racked with paranoia and loneliness exacerbated by recreational chemicals, Nielson was exposed to an entirely new set of influences. "With the first record I didn't have all these things to deal with, but this time I was running into a lot of situations…we were already a drug band but we were out of control, playing every day and not looking after ourselves. It's hard to be away from my wife and children, they're beautiful people, but my life at home is crazy too, I stay up all night. There are different problems, stories and weird impressions of my feelings, but this album is mainly about love affairs and how impossible it is to connect with people sometimes, and losing people."
These conflicting themes are evident immediately; on the album's sleeve is an unnerving image of Janet Farrar, the famous British witch, Wiccan, author and teacher of witchcraft. The chilling refrain of opener 'Into The Sun' sees Nielson deliver the line "Isolation can put a gun in your hand," softly, his words starkly intelligible above a warm, slow-burning melody that quickly brands itself onto your brain. His playful imagery ('I'm so lonely I've gotta eat my popcorn all alone') mirrors the melody, before a solo that borders on psychotropic ends 'II''s introduction.
'Swim And Sleep (Like A Shark)' and 'So Good At Being In Trouble' plumb even murkier depths. Of the latter, Nielson says "It's the best song I've written so far, there's something really truthful about it". Its grainy, lilting, Beatles-recalling simplicity allows delicate guitar and vulnerable, high-pitched vocals to fill a seemingly desolate sketch of Nielson's touring problems with animated, life-affirming colour; especially with the line 'Rolling alone I'm in a strange state of mind, it's a strange old state of mind.' On the swampy haze of 'Swim And Sleep (Like A Shark)' Nielson sings about escaping to an imaginary safe place at the bottom of the ocean, recalling his difficult childhood. But he explains that the apparent finality of the lyrics ('I'd fall to the bottom and I'd hide 'til the end of time) isn't as morbid as it seems. "The song is about wanting to escape, not die. I'm not scared of death because it's a release from the stress and pressures of life. It's like an opiate song, about a state between life and death, so it describes the feeling of being at the bottom of the ocean and feeling really cold, drifting in a safe place, completely separate from being a human. It's a feeling I've had since I was a kid, wanting to find a dark, cold place, crawl into it and just hide for a while until I get my energy back," he explains.
As it unfolds, 'II' does find Nielson reenergized. 'One At A Time' and 'Faded In The Morning' boast dizzying choruses and instrumentals; these crusty hunks could have been excavated from a lost 1960s treasure trove. 'Monki' unravels over seven minutes like the yarn from a stoner's cardigan with an eye-frying pattern. 'Dawn' is a minute of disconcerting noise that stands out between the nooks and crannies of the choruses, guitar solos, groove-heavy bass and drums that were recorded live by newly-recruited drummer Greg Rogove and Kody Nielson in a move away from the electronic percussion employed on album one. 'II' closes with 'Secret Xtians', a tender observational puzzle that fizzes to a satisfied end.
'II' is a precisely assembled insight into a frayed and frazzled period of a fascinating life; journeying from despair to euphoria with stops for highs, hangovers, communication failure, anger and love in between. Unknown Mortal Orchestra was once Ruban Nielson's closeted, home-recorded concern. With an album that uses his singular musical imagination and extraordinary talent to parade his emotions with unyielding honesty, it is now a fully realized, reinvigorated, mature band operating at the peak of its powers. In making 'II' Ruban Nielson has taught himself how to survive as a musician again. He's given away perhaps more than he ever intended; his musical craft and fragile mind are fully exposed. Now you know more about him than ever before. The words Unknown Mortal Orchestra have never carried so much meaning. – Ben Homewood


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My next door neighbor lies a lot. In fact, he only tells the truth on one day a week! One day he told me, "I lie on Mondays and on Tuesdays."
The next day he said, "Today is either Thursday, Saturday or Sunday."
The next day he said, "I lie on Wednesdays and Fridays."
On which day of the week does my neighbor tell the truth?
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The Australian Indigenous business sector has grown significantly in the past two decades with estimates suggesting there are currently more than 11,500 Indigenous businesses generating an annual economic contribution of approximately $8.8 billion in the 2020 financial year. These businesses employ thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and create opportunities and pathways to economic participation that might not otherwise have existed.
The Backing Black Business Report, commissioned by Generation One and written by PwC's Indigenous Consulting, exposes the barriers faced by Indigenous businesses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs in accessing financial products and services. The Report lists seven concepts that would serve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses and, in turn, allow them to hire more Indigenous Australians.
Australia's Indigenous business sector has enormous potential for growth, but its ambition is curtailed by the continued impact of financial exclusion.
A low or no-interest loan product of up to $200,000 with non-traditional lending criteria.
The establishment of an Indigenous-owned and led 'patient' capital investment fund.
The establishment of a First Nations Bank of Australia.
A conference of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business leaders.
The establishment of a trading platform to facilitate the sale and purchase of shares in Indigenous businesses.
A business advisory and support service for Indigenous businesses.
Further investment in cultural awareness education for mainstream finance providers.


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I'm not good at writing in my journal. The writings sometimes reveal too much and a lot of times, I find it difficult to re-read my thoughts. We'll get into why another time. For 2013 though, I've decided to put on my big girl panties and get up close and personal with the things I need to deal with creatively and personally. 😳
Sometime during 2012, I found this blog. The name intrigued me so I stayed awhile, reading, absorbing, agreeing, browsing some more, then downloading the free guided journal pages she offered. I love the title of the journal and I like the fact that while there are serious questions, these pages also allow celebration of the fun, quirky, creative, every day aspects of life. I also like the guided aspect of the compilation; it gives me a jump-start to some of the questions I need to answer and some of the goals I need to set for myself.
So I downloaded, and downloaded until eventually I had all of the pages of her first set of journal pages.
Initially, only the cover page had quirky colour — pages 1 – 10 didn't; I'm glad she added that. The colour makes me smile; makes me happy.
Because she sells the journal on her Etsy site, I'm not going to share my already printed and put together journal. Instead, I'm going to let you go and download the pages yourself. In appreciation of you and this incredibly gracious woman.
Me … I'm about to get off the internet and go write things down. It's time for me to start filling in some of my blanks.


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Today, pictures that show the trauma that singer Rihanna allegedly suffered at the hands of her boyfriend singer, Chris Brown were released. If it is true that these are authentic police pictures; someone is going to lose their job. It is awful that someone could profit from providing this picture to a media outlet…whether they profitted for fame, for money, or purely for the ability to be in control over the picture. When it is discovered, through the internal police investigation, who the person is who released it…they will instantly become a very unpopular person. It must take a tremendous amount of lack of compassion and integrity to give yourself permission to profit from someone else's pain and misery!
For one thing, it isn't ethical for a police employee to release pictures that are to be used for evidence, if and when, it comes to prosecuting Chris Brown for the alleged domestic abuse. For another, whoever released that picture to the media…more than likely received some sort of compensation for it. That is a whole other issue…it is a moral one as well as a legal one. Will the releasing of the photo affect the legal proceedings?
Rihanna has been unseen since the domestic violence happened. She has garnered much support from the public and her fans. Her relationship with Chris Brown has allegedly had it's ups and downs. People have speculated about it from the beginning; however, like any relationship…no one really knows what happens between two individuals in private. They have a right to release as much or as little about their relationship as they feel comfortable sharing; in normal circumstances. Unfortunately, the violence changes things; it has become public. Even still, it is a legal issue…not a right for public consumption, unless one or both parties chooses to address it publically.
However, it is a bit ironic that this picture was released to the media today of all days; today is Rihanna's birthday. I hope that she finds joy in her birthday…I pray that people leave her alone to do what she needs to do to achieve that joy.
How long will it take for the legal issues to be addressed? How long will it take for this situation to be spoken of freely by the parties involved? It is an individual process; in the way that people heal from such violence. The best we can do is wish wellness…hope that all involved are addressing their issues in a healthy way. Do you think that we can learn from this situation as a society?


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Ledgeview residents approve town's purchase of golf course
LEDGEVIEW - The town is one step closer to buying the Ledgeview Golf Course, even as critics say officials failed to provide adequate information about the proposal.
Residents on Tuesday packed the town's public works building to debate whether the town should buy the 146-acre main course for $3.4 million.
Developer Greg Runnoe, a former Town Board member, has an offer to buy the entire course from its current owners and plans to build homes on its executive 9-hole course south of Dickinson Road.
He'd also like to develop the 18-hole main course, but he offered the town the option of buying the property first.
RELATED: Should Ledgeview buy golf course? Electors will decide.
State law requires that towns get consent from electors before buying property. So many residents came out to vote on Tuesday that the Town Board had to move the gathering from a meeting room into the facility's garage.
John Fiddelke, who has lived in Ledgeview for 38 years, voted against the measure. He came to the meeting with a list of 10 questions and unsuccessfully sought to the delay the vote until officials answered his and other residents' queries.
"I may have voted for it, but there was absolutely no information," Fiddelke said in an interview.
Although the town had posted some documentation online about the proposed purchase, Fiddelke said not all of it was available in a timely manner.
Tuesday's vote did not have a completed tally. Officials polled residents by having supporters and opponents stand on opposite sides of the garage, and it was clear that the measure passed.
Ryan Radue, who supported the purchase, said there's no question all of the course would be developed if the town didn't buy it, and any development would happen outside the town's control.
"It would be developed at the developer's will of how they want to develop it versus the town having a say," Radue said.
Ledgeview could seek to keep the 18-hole course open or use the land in other ways, such as developing parts of it or converting some of it into a park.
The town may borrow the $3.4 million through a tax-incremental financing district and then pay it back with property tax revenue from the new homes Runnoe builds on the south end.
A panel of representatives from other taxing jurisdictions that cover parts of Ledgeview, including the De Pere School District, would need to sign off on the proposed TIF district, Ledgeview Administrator Sarah Burdette said.


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So, yesterday was my last day at ManTech. I actually had work to do. I finished the documents I had to do and Josh walked me through making an installer project, which was much simpler than I thought would be. Then, all the guys (and gal) from the group went out to eat at the wonderful China Garden buffet. When we returned, I deleted all my stuff off the PC, cleaned out my desk, and then got checked out.
Looking back, I might not have learned a lot about developing from the position. I learned a lot from Chad, Mark and Josh though. The things I learned from working in our group were not only things about developing but about other areas such as politics, philosophy, etc.
I realized that there are horrible inefficiencies that must be solved before things can work smoothly. I only hope that things get done to solve such problems, before it just gets even more out of hand. I will miss the people I worked with. It was almost saddening that I won't see them everyday. While I disagreed with a lot of the practices and processes of the workplace there, I still enjoyed most of the time spend in the company of my coworkers. I will miss some of the quirks exhibited by some of the characters at the office.
Oh, also Mark made me a "Good Luck" sign and also a parking sign. It is funny because the day before I had said something about wanting my own parking spot like the expecting mothers do. And well, I pulled into the garage that morning, totally parking in the wrong spot. Then noticing it on my "fresh air" break. Sara actually ended up moving it over one spot. Upon leaving, I didn't take the reserved parking sign because I wanted to see how long no one would park in the spot for, or even how long the sign would stay up.
Thanks everyone at ManTech for giving me the opportunity. I honestly wish you all the best. If you are ever in Richmond, get in touch.


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In case you missed the ubiquitous Mariah Carey Christmas music playing, hoards of mall traffic, and vaguely jolly muzak in your favorite elevator, the holiday season is upon us. For some, this means beaming smiles while hanging stockings by the chimney with care. For others, tis the season to buy gift cards from the grocery store — because everyone uses iTunes, right?
Please quiet the survival instinct that has you trying to rig the white elephant so you can drink the bottle of wine you brought. We have a better option. For those dancing through this season quixotically or others hanging on by a thread of tinsel, we've rounded up five international drinks from around the world to help you up your holiday game. That's right, put down the cherry cordials, these drinks pack the punch you're looking for.
Puerto Rico,
You lovely island . . .
Island of tropical cocktails.
Always the coconuts growing,
Always the coquito is flowing . . .
This Puerto Rican cocktail means little coconut but its flavor is anything but diminutive. Think: Carribean Eggnog. Throw some rum, coconut milk, condensed milk, vanilla, and spices in a blender; strain, and pour into glasses with a shot of family tradition. Of course, like all great recipes, everyone makes it a little differently — it really depends from abuela to abuela.
If you find yourself imprisoned by tourists in Times Square this holiday season, head over to Hell's Kitchen and check out Havana Social for this amazing drink. Yelper Evian D. says:
Preparing [coquito] it is quite a process and if you go overboard with any of the ingredients, it just won't be as good. [Havana Social] has made this drink into the [most] perfect dessert/sipping coconut drink you will ever try!
If you're not in NYC, search on Yelp for a restaurant near you that serves this delicious Puerto Rican specialty. Or you can betray Yelp, like Tony betrayed the Jets, and try making it yourself.
Strap on your lederhosen for a helping of German Glühwein. This drink is basically red wine packed full of holiday cheer. Just heat some red wine with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star aniseed; add some sugar; finish it with some citrus or vanilla if the feeling grabs you.
Now, let's say you're trapped at ____________ (location of your family tradition) and your ______________ (adjective) ______________ (type of relative) won't stop asking you about ______________ (something triggering). That sounds horrible. We agree — you need something a little stronger. Well, guess what? You can enjoy your Glühwein mit Schuss aka with a shot. So fortify that bad boy and don't be embarrassed about your dreams of opening up a ferret cafe. Seriously, we'd go there.
If you find yourself in Leavenworth, WA and you're looking for a good spot to live your best Apres Ski fantasy, head to Munchen Haus for the Glühwein. Amy L. knows what's up:
If you're a wine snob, stay away but if you want sweet hot red wine with Christmas spices along with a bratwurst, you must go here.
Of course, you could just lodge bunny it and try making it at home. Or just look on Yelp for Glühwein or mulled wine in your area.
Wassail is a drink best decided on by putting it to a referendum. Before starting the vote, you Theresa May want to ask your guests if they have a taste for an English drink with medieval trappings. On its face, wassail is hot mulled cider strengthened with the resolve of spices and brandy. It may not leave you as gobsmacked as some of the other drinks on this list but it is a drink that even Mary Berry would call scrumptious.
The word actually comes from a Medieval English drinking ritual intended to ensure a good cider apple harvest. Wassailing was the act of going door-to-door singing and offering a drink from the wassailing bowl in exchange for gifts. While some would equate it to modern-day caroling, it's really a lot more like screaming the lyrics to Wannabe while drinking jungle juice at a frat party.
If you're in the 12th colony, more specifically, Philadelphia, and you want some wassail head to City Tavern. Evann G. loves this historic spot:
That's right, I'm sorry, but I find it super cool that you can walk into a historical tavern and order actual wassail.
For those outside of Philly, just do a quick search and see if something comes up. If it doesn't, we recommend leaving the
European Union your town and moving somewhere with this delightful drink. Or, just make it at home. Pound for pound, it's a delicious drink.
If you're wondering what the Skarsgard brothers drink during the holidays, this it IT: Glögg. This Scandinavian drink is the color of True Blood since it's made with red wine, sugar, and spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. If your family has stretched you thinner than these puns and you're out of Good Will, Hunting for something a little stronger, you can always add a shot of vodka, akvavit, or brandy.
For those of you popping into Park City, UT to check on your chalet, brave the elements and head over to The Viking Yurt for some real-deal glögg served in true Viking style. Brooke M. war-cried:
We were also greeted with a mug (straight out of Viking town…like, pounded metal goblets) of Glogg…a syrupy, fruity, spicy glass of goodness
Pillage Yelp for some local glögg or try making it in your own backyard yurt. Either way, be careful. No rose is without its THORns — too much glögg could leave you in a fög.
Sorrel Punch
Savor the rum!
Taste the lime!
Glasses up, it's sorrel punch time!
Do the winter months make you want to Usain Bolt down to the tropics? Just because your body is trapped in a winter wonderland that doesn't mean your taste buds have to be. Close your eyes, take a sip of Sorrel Punch, a Jamaican holiday drink, and imagine all that powder on the ground is white and not white snow. Now, if you've ever been part of a food co-op, you might hear sorrel and think of the leafy green. Seriously, that's impressive. We just thought of those impossibly cute and practical winter boots. It turns out hibiscus in Jamaica is locally known as sorrel. So take some sorrel and mix it with sugar, ginger, lime juice, and rum and you have a delightful punch.
After one sip, you'll be feeling more Bob Marley than Jacob Marley. Just ask Ashley S. after having the sorrel punch at Pam's Kitchen in Seattle, WA:
That sorrel juice is soooooo delicious. I was slurping it down while trying to be as decent as possible.
So head to Yelp faster than a Jamaican bobsled team and look for Sorrel Punch in your area. If you can't find it, it's simple enough to make at home.
Whether you're the type of person who refers to Christmas Eve with your family as The Nightmare Before Christmas, or you upgraded to unlimited data so you can use your Santa-tracking app, there's a drink for everyone on this list. Just remember to use Yelp to take your buzz on a trip around the world.