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Were National Wake The Most Anti-Establishment Band In Rock History?
A rock band, comprised of two black guys and two white guys? No big deal. Unless, of course, you're in apartheid South Africa. The story of National Wake and "perhaps the most dissident music scene of the 20th century: a multi-racial punk band in a fascist police state."
Words: Will Simpson All pics courtesy of Ivan Kadey
Imagine you are a rock band and your gigs get regularly visited by the police, your communal house/ rehearsal space is under constant surveillance and there are official government files written about you, monitoring your progress and assessing the danger you pose to the state.
It sounds like the sort of existence that every studious rock rebel from The Clash to the MC5 to Primal Scream have had wet dreams about. But this was everyday life for an obscure South African punk era group. Their crime? They comprised both black and white members; National Wake's very existence was a threat to the apartheid state.
In some ways their story is much the same as any other band's – group forms, releases a disappointingly received album and splits up shortly afterwards. But National Wake's multi racial line up put them on a collision course with the South African authorities – this was a group that undertook an act of transgression every time they stepped on stage.
Three decades on the group's guitarist Ivan Kadey is on the phone from his home in Los Angeles remembering their brief fraught existence. "Right from the start there was never a question of 'we can't do this because we're black and white'," he recalls. "It seemed very natural to us. I'd been playing with another guitarist at the time. We looked for a drummer and a bassist and tried a couple of people and then Gary and Punka Khoza called round to jam and it was just fantastic."
"It was a very bizarre world, and you just had to find a way of dealing with it," he says of South Africa at the time. "There weren't actually laws against black and white socialising, so to play in a private room was no problem. Performing in public was another issue. Particularly when the songs we were writing were very open, critical of the system and were actually putting forward an alternative."
National Wake played their early gigs in the safe cocoon of the student/ alternative scene where an anti-government stance was a given. "I think in some ways we represented the dream of what everyone hoped what South Africa could be and within that circle we were really well received. I always thought we were the band that everyone was waiting for – the idea of this band had already existed in people's consciousness long before we ever met each other."
They were also fortunate in that they formed just as new wave was starting to lap at South African shores. Though the cultural boycott was in place, imports were trickling through into SA's more adventurous record stores. And domestic groups were starting to pop up, most notably Wild Youth, a Durban-based outfit whose three chord clatter would have more than held its own at the Roxy.
Musically at least, National Wake were a step on from simple white bread punk. Listening to them now the similarities to Sandanista!-era Clash leap out, which given their diverse backgrounds isn't surprising. "The Khoza brothers had played together in a funk band and like all of us were both totally into rock n' roll. I had come out of being a sort of folk protest singer as a teenager. I was always interested in songs that tried to have some sort of social message."
With all these ingredients in place, National Wake were programmed for confrontation – and as their name spread and the venues they played got larger, the authorities started to take notice. By the time the band's one and only album was released the group were being visited up to three times a day and being constantly harassed by state police.
"One time they burst in and the whole band plus our manager were taken in to the Hillbrow police station [in Johannesburg]," remembers Kadey. "We were introduced to a very sinister looking man sitting there in a tweed jacket and grey flannels looking like a school teacher. He was questioning us about what we were doing and what our plans were and he ended the whole thing by saying to us 'you guys should go overseas and call yourselves 'Exile'. You'll do really well.'"
Ivan remarks that it was actually good career advice. Indeed though their fame was growing inside South Africa, they struggled to get their music heard abroad. Apart from one solitary play on the John Peel show and one gig in Swaziland, National Wake went completely unheard outside their homeland. "The ANC had a total ban on anything from South Africa, even if a band was anti-apartheid. And it made people very wary. Even established groups like Johnny Clegg and Juluka had trouble touring the US and UK. Basically anything that came out of South Africa at that time was tainted and, you know, maybe it was."
Inevitably these frustrations had an effect on the band. "There were always tensions. It's not as if we were this idealistic group who had totally bonded. A band is a band. The two brothers – Gary and Punka – there was stuff going on between them and as time went on like any other band there were questions like 'Where's the money going? Who's controlling the money?' and so on. With all that and the external pressures I think everyone started to ask themselves, 'Is this worth it? Where is this leading?'"
It all came to a head in 1981. The band's debut album was released and at the same time the group were booked to play a series of gigs at the Chelsea, a prestigious Johannesburg club. There was just one problem – like most high profile rock venues it was segregated. Whites only. "Our black fans couldn't come in and that caused a huge conflict within the band – what does it mean to be making it? If it means coming into line with the system is it worth it? It was a real problem."
Worse the album didn't do as well as many were expecting. Despite good reviews and the buzz building around the band at the time, it failed to get much in the way of airplay and was estimated to have sold a mere 700 copies. The group were suspicious. Rightly so, as it transpired.
"It later came out that security police visited the record company, leant on them and basically said, 'kill this thing'. They were asked not to push this music any more. The record companies generally made their money by importing ready made hit albums from overseas. They certainly weren't going to make a stance on local music and freedom of expression. Looking back it seems naive to think we could have even made it commercially in South Africa."
Disappointed by the album's reception, riven by divisions, broke and exhausted by three years of harassment, the group ground to a halt. Gary Khoza joined 80s activist outfit Malopoets whilst his brother formed South Africa's best known reggae band of the time, Dread Warriors. Meanwhile Ivan built a studio and recorded other SA punk bands before emigrating to the States in the mid 80s for a new career as an architect.
Defeated by the apartheid system, for years National Wake remained a dimly-remembered footnote in the history of South African rock. But those who actually saw them never forgot their energy, idealism or what they represented. As is so often the way, the internet fuelled a renewed interest in the band and then in the middle of last decade Kadey was asked whether he'd be interested in getting involved in a re-issue of the album.
"I thought that was a good idea but then there was so much other stuff that we recorded that never saw the light of day that could be included in the package. So I started transferring all this stuff to digital and listening to it and after I worked though everything I just thought 'this is amazing'. I had hardly given any sort of attention or thought to National Wake's music for over 20 years."
For Kadey, National Wake's career encapsulated South Africa during those three short years. "Those early songs are naively optimistic and in a way it reflects the feeling in the country at the time. In 1979 when PW Botha came into the presidency believe it or not he was a breath of fresh air from what had been there before. He made some astounding statements saying what they would do in terms of liberalising the country.
"Then I later found out that the generals pulled him over the coals and read him the riot act and he gave a speech known as the 'Rubicon' speech where he just stood there, wagged his finger at the crowd and said 'we will not change'. And then the real dark days began."
Back in the 21st Century the re-issue and Keith Jones and Deon Maas' acclaimed Punk In Africa documentary has meant National Wake's music is being heard for the first time and, in many cases, rediscovered. "One of the best things about all this is the number of people who have come out and said how inspiring they found the band when we were together. There are a number of groups who have said that they see themselves as growing out of that National Wake spirit and that has been amazing."
"It totally blows my mind because at the time these things just weren't said. We didn't know how people felt. And that has been the most amazing part of this whole process – understanding that we didn't just disappear and have no effect. In some small way we did actually change things."
National Wake – Walk In Africa 1979-81, is out on October 8th on Light In The Attic recordings.
Tags: apartheid, light in the attic, National Wake, new wave, Punk, South Africa


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Most people paying attention thought the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Co.
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'Upskirt' photos legal in Boston, court rules. Not for long, critics say.
Massachusetts lawmakers, in an indignant moment, may take steps soon to outlaw the taking of so-called "upskirt" photos of people in public, after the state's highest court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that, under existing state laws, upskirting is legal.
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Walsh still optimistic on parade deal
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said today that he will negotiate up to the end for a deal that would allow for gays to march openly in South Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade.
Celebrity Series of Boston Presents the Assad Family- a Brazilian Songbook, 4/5
Celebrity Series of Boston will present the eclectic Brazilian sounds of The Assad Family on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:00pm at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston, MA.
Mass. lawmakers moving to outlaw 'upskirt' photos - Boston.com
Massachusetts lawmakers are vowing to act quickly to pass legislation outlawing the taking of photographs up the skirts of women in public.
Toni Pollak Retires After Record-Setting Service to City of Boston
Antonia M. Pollak officially retired on February 28 after more than 11 years as Boston's longest-serving Parks Commissioner, the second woman to ever fill the post.
Two Start Campaigning for Probate Post
Longtime East Boston resident John Sepulvada, as well as former At-Large City Councilor Felix Arroyo Sr. will be tossing their hats into the ring for the Suffolk County's Register of Probate and Family Court seat.
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A Dorchester man was arrested Wednesday in a fatal shooting on Christmas Day 2013, police said.
BRA Saya s Bostona s Part of Greenway Connector Project May See a Delay
While the Massport section of the East Boston Greenway Connector is moving along rapidly there may be some delay on the Boston section.
Peter Chianca: Daughter's first show conjures ghosts of rock concerts past
I sidled up to the bar -- most likely looking like someone who doesn't spend a lot of time sidling, especially up to bars by himself -- and ordered a Diet Coke.
Man arrested in Lynn fatal stabbing
One man has been in arrested in the stabbing death of a 46-year-old man late Tuesday night.
Boston Teen Acting Troupe to Present the Dream of the Burning Boy, 4/3-12
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An eye on the Bill perhaps? Former US president Clinton sticks to the ...
Bill Clinton is well used to the finer things in life, but he opted for a budget friendly dish while dining in Dublin.
Obama to visit Boston for Democratic fundraisers
Obama is set to attend a round-table discussion fundraiser Wednesday for the Democratic National Committee with about 25 supporters in Cambridge.
Online petition seeks stoplight in Holden where Wachusett student was injured
More than 250 people have signed an online petition to ask that a stoplight be installed at Princeton Street and Main Street , the location of a serious crash Feb. 12 that critically injured a Wachusett Regional High School senior.
Parks Department Announces Charlestown Tree Removal Hearing
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 3, to discuss the proposed removal of one public shade tree at 78 Warren Street in Charlestown.


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Farakka Barrage
Farakka Barrage | |
Location | Malda, West Bengal, India |
Coordinates | 24°48′16″N 87°55′59″E / 24.80444°N 87.93306°ECoordinates: 24°48′16″N 87°55′59″E / 24.80444°N 87.93306°E |
Construction began | 1961 |
Opening date | 1975 |
Construction cost | Rs. 156.49 crore |
Dam and spillways | |
Impounds | Ganges River |
Length | 2,240 metres (7,350 ft) |
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River, located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres (10.3 mi) from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975 at a cost of 156.49 crore (US$25 million). Operations began on April 21, 1975. The barrage is about 2,240 metres (7,350 ft) long.[1] The feeder canal from the barrage to the Bhagirathi-Hooghly River is about 25 miles (40 km) long.[2]
The Ganges is one of the major rivers of the world. It rises at an elevation of about 12,769 feet (3,892 m) in Gangotri on the southern slope of the Himalayan range. About one third of the total population of Bangladesh and about 50% of the Indian population live in the Ganges basin; 43% of the total irrigated area in the country is also in the Ganges basin and there are about 100 urban settlements with a total population of about 120 million on its banks. As a result, Bangladesh and India have had many debates about how the Farakka Barrage cuts off Bangladesh's water supply and how to share the water. Right from the beginning, this created a concern for Bangladesh as it constitutes the low-lying part of Gangotri. After the completion of the barrage at the end of 1975, it was agreed to run it with specified discharges for a period of 41 days from 21 April to 31 May during the remaining period of the dry season of 1975 under an accord announced as a joint press release on 18 April 1975. But after the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 15 August 1975, relations between the two countries became greatly strained and India continued to withdraw water even after the agreed period. The diversions led to a crisis situation in Bangladesh in the dry season of 1976. In 1977, Bangladesh went to the United Nations and lodged a formal protest against India with the General Assembly of The United Nations, which adopted a consensus statement on November 26, 1976. Talks between the two countries were resumed in December 1976. No consensus was reached.[3]
Twenty years later, in 1996, a 30-year agreement was signed. It did not contain any guarantee clause for minimum amounts of water to be supplied to Bangladesh, nor were future hydrological parameters taken into account. As a result, the agreement failed to provide the expected result.[4] Negotiations continue to the present today. In Bangladesh, the diversion has raised salinity levels, contaminated fisheries, hindered navigation, and posed a threat to water quality and public health.[5] Lower levels of soil moisture along with increased salinity have also led to desertification.[6]
The barrage was constructed by Hindustan Construction Company. It has 109 gates and the two which collapsed were erected in 1975. Out of 109 gates, 108 are over the river and the 109th one over the low lying land in Malda, as a precaution. The Barrage serves water to the Farakka Super Thermal Power Station. There are also sixty canals which can divert the water to other destinations.
West Bengal has water supplied via its vast rivers. Food crops, fish stocks, trade, transportation, nature, environment, flora, and fauna are part of people's life lines that are the inhabitants in this area and by extension inhabitants, elsewhere. These groups are both directly dependent on the river system of the West Bengal region.
See also[edit]
- Sharing the water of the Ganges
- List of longest bridges in the world
- List of longest bridges above water in India
- ^ "Farakka Barrage Project Farakka".
- ^ Salman, Salman M. A.; Uprety, Kishor (2002). Conflict and cooperation on South Asia's international rivers: a legal perspective. World Bank Publications. pp. 135–136. ISBN 978-0-8213-5352-3. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ A.T Abbas, B.M; The Ganges Water Dispute; pp 5, 9, 10. University Press limited, Dhaka (1984)
- ^ Nurul Kobir, a journalist of Bangladesh on first day of India-Bangladesh dialogue held 7–8 November on Dhaka
- ^ Wolf, Aaron T. "Water and Human Security." Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education. 118. (2001): 29.
- ^ "Indo-Bangladesh Common Rivers: The Impact on Bangladesh." Contemporary South Asia. 1. 2. (1992):5.


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Oregon. No. Why is it so sunny. Stahp it.
Haven't posted a picture of myself in a few months so…here… have a photo of me dressing femme, y'all.
Kind of really want to dye my hair the type of blue that my shirt currently is but I'd most definitely get fired and my webcam is shit and I felt it was time to post a photo of my face since it's been two weeks and I'm just going to shut up now.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
One financial year has ended and another begun. That means that, once again, it's time to dig out your boxes of receipts, tally your expenses and figure out if you can claim a couple of bottles of scotch after reviewing a breathalyser. The Australian Taxation Office has helpfully sent out an e-mail notice letting people know that E-tax 2010 — the handy software package for submitting your tax return as long as you aren't using a Mac or a Linux PC — is available.
So far, all well and good. But, like corporations and other large organisations, the ATO is striving to find new ways to communicate with its, erm, 'customers' through the use of social media. You can follow the ATO on Twitter, which is we think is fine. But will any of your friends still speak to you if you become a fan of 'Lodge your Australian tax return online using e-tax' on Facebook? We're not so sure. Social media is a great way to build brand loyalty, but we think the ATO will have a tough slog of it. (1053 people can't be wrong. Or do they all work for the ATO?)
First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
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Diary of John Quincy Adams, Volume 2
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Author: Adams, John Quincy
Date: 1787-12-23
I went this forenoon to hear Parson Murray preach. He expatiated somewhat largely upon the seventh commandment. I was not very much pleased with him. His voice is clear and strong, and his delivery agreeable: but I have heard even extempore speakers preach more to my satisfaction. His arguments against a crime which must meet with general abhorrence, were not I think the most forcible that might have been brought, and he extended it further than I thought reasonable. I did not attend meeting in the afternoon. We finally have got a violent snowstorm; which begun this morning, and has been acquiring force the whole day.


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Rolling Stones Added To 12.12.12 Concert, Mick & Keith To Do Letterman's "Top Ten"
The Rolling Stones have been added to New York City's 12.12.12 concert taking place next week (on, as it's name suggests, December 12). Dubbed "The Concert For Sandy Relief," the show, which takes place at Madison Square Garden, will raise money to help provide assistance to the millions of people throughout the tri-state area who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Rolling Stones Joined By Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman, Mick Taylor and Florence Welch For 2nd O2 Show
Last night, their guests were Eric Clapton (for a cover of Muddy Waters' "Champagne And Reefer") and Florence Welch, of the British band Florence & The Machine, for "Gimme Shelter."
Eric Clapton, Florence Welch To Join The Rolling Stones At London Show Tonight
The band has come right out and told fans who they can expect to see turn up at tonight's (November 29) show at London's O2 Arena: Eric Clapton and Florence Welch of pop-rockers Florence and the Machine, once again portraying a combo of the new and old-school.
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival Coming To NYC
Eric Clapton announced that he's bringing the festival to New York's Madison Square Garden on April 12 and 13, 2013, with a lineup that includes blues legends B.B. King and Buddy Guy, classic rock icons Clapton, Jeff Beck and The Allman Brothers Band, country stars Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban and young guns including John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr.
New Eric Clapton Songs To Be Released On 'Slowhand' Anniversary Edition
Eric Clapton will be re-releasing his most successful album, 1977′s "Slowhand," for its 35th anniversary on December 14, with four previously-unheard songs.
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A dyslexic London grafitti artist once wrote "CLAPTON IS DOG" on a wall. Oops.
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C'mon…who really wants to buy Ringo Starr's used toaster?
Donald "Duck" Dunn 1941-2012
Legendary bass player Donald "Duck" Dunn died in Toyko Sunday morning, where he was playing a series of concerts billed as "STAX Shows" with Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd. He was 70.
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Why there are vacant lots in Los Angeles
Have you ever wondered why there are vacant lots in Los Angeles? Blame Prop 13.
Proposition 13 is an amazing law for California property-owners. Passed through CA's referendum process in the late 1970′s, Prop 13 sets property tax at 1.25% of a property's original purchase price and restricts increases to 2% per year (until the property is sold).
What caused CA voters to pass this law? CA property values were increasing very rapidly at that time. People who had bought little bungalows in the 1940s were suddenly "house-rich" and getting hit with rapidly increasing tax bills. Led by Howard Jarvis, property-owners got together, organized, and passed Prop 13 to limit the amount by which their taxes could increase.
Among the unintended consequences of Prop 13 is the underdevelopment of valuable land. Check out this map of the area just south of Wilshire on La Brea (near where I live):
See in the picture where it says "New Condos"? That's a huge multi-use development project being built on the southeast corner of Wilshire and La Brea. BRE (a big real estate development company) is investing a ton of capital here on the assumption that many people will want to live in this improving part of Miracle Mile.
Now, see where it says "Car storage" on the pic above? Here's an closer, overhead picture of that lot:
In real estate, we have the concept of "highest and best use" of a piece of land. The multi-use development is an example of the highest and best use. On the other hand, the owner of this lot is using it for car storage, which may be the lowest and worst use. Why is this happening?
To understand, consider what would happen if Prop 13 didn't exist. The total size of the lot is 11,545 sq ft. and its zoning is C2. C2 can be used as R4 (400 sq. ft. per unit), meaning that the owner could develop 11,545 / 400 = 28 units on this land (you round down in zoning calculations). Even at a bargain price of $50k / unit, the land is worth $1.4MM. If it were taxed at 1.25% of value, the annual tax would be $17,500.
Ah, but Prop 13 does exist. Because the owner has owned this lot since at least the mid 1990′s (and possibly since 1973 – the public records aren't clear), the total assessed value for the purposes of calculating property tax is roughly $239,000. The owner paid around $3,500 in tax in 2011; effectively, nothing.
From the owner's perspective, as long as he believes the value of his land will increase by more than the 2% per year maximum tax increase (a pretty low hurdle, given that long term inflation is over 2% / year), there's zero urgency for him to develop it.
Have you ever wondered why you can easily find big, vacant lots in Los Angeles, despite the fact that this is a huge, vibrant city with tons of demand for housing, offices, retail, etc.? This is one of the biggest reasons why.
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By the owner not developing do you mean selling the land to a development company? Would there be change in tax obligations if he decided to contract the development work out and create an apartment building?
Good question! The city would re-assess the property if the extisting owner developed it himself, though the newly assessed valuation would almost certainly be less than the actual, market value.
Oh I see, but why would the owner still not want to develop? Wouldn't an apartment building give the owner stronger cash flow even though the taxes would be higher?
I think an economically rational (eg profit maximizing) owner would probably do as you suggest. However, a much lower-stress way to proceed, given the low taxes, is just to wait. Some day, maybe 2 years, or 20 years, or 200 years from now, someone will make them a ridiculous offer and then they will sell.


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Has ever been completely satisfied
Unless she takes it deeply up-the-butt
Imagine a woman with raven black hair
Olive skin that radiates perfection too
Deep green eyes that mesmerize
With hips that scream, "Let's Screw"!
Full red lips that beg to please
With legs that are long and fine
Her breasts are ample, full, and firm
Her mouth and kisses tastes of sweet wine
She swallows my cock, she calls Big Fella
Until I can feel her tonsils wiggle
Squeezing my balls until I climb the walls
While watching her tits bounce and jiggle
Before I know it I am on my back
She mounts me for a cowgirls run
Buried to the hilt without any guilt
She blares at me, "You're Not Done!"
She turns around and grabs my knees
Pulls them firmly up to her chest
Bouncing like a rampaging Kangaroo
This nymph so abundant with zest
Without disgrace lands square on my face
Screaming, "suck my clit you motherfucker!"
So sucking it in and licking her pearl gem
Praying that soon she will have some succor
She squirted like the cows I milked by hand
When I was but a lad many years ago
Then crawled ahead and turned and said,
"Big Fella, we still have a round to go!"
She reached behind and spread her cheeks
Explaining it was my time to ride her steady
As she slid me in I could feel her naughty grin
I tell ya' her ass hole was primed and ready
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The Deca network seems to be working fine as all three H25s see the HR34 and can play, trickplay, delete, set recordings etc.
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Automatic setup results in no internet access, result code 86-792, the HR34 showing an ip address of 169.XXX.XXX.XXX and the subnet mask set to 255.255.0.0
Advanced setup, setting the ip statically (within allowable range but well away from DHCP leases), setting the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and setting the default gateway and DNS server to the correct addresses still results in not connected and result code 86-792
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The World Food Program described the global food crisis as a "silent tsunami" surging over an unaware populace, helpless in the face of massive destruction. The financial crisis—rapidly going global—now threatens to increase everyone's vulnerability to hunger. The compound
effect of the twin crises seems overwhelming.
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At the June 1-4, 2008 FAO Food Security Summit in Rome, representatives of 181 countries reaffirmed their commitment to food security goals from previous summits held in 1996 and "Five Years Later." Delegates voiced concern about the lack of progress toward the UN Millennium Development Goals. That's the good news.
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Food First's work falls under three program areas aimed at integrating Food Sovereignty across both rural and urban and spanning local, national and international arenas. Programs include:
--Assisting with the building of local agri-foods systems,
--Accompanying farmers forging food sovereignty,
--Supporting groups struggling to democratize development including land, resources and markets.
Food First News and Views Winter 2007
Food Sovereignty and Agroecology: Growing Movements for Constructive Resistance
"I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits. I believe that what self-centered men have torn down, men other-centered can build up." — Dr. Martin Luther King
As we witness the global assault on our food systems by corporate profiteers, it is easy to be overwhelmed. But at Food First, we believe Dr. King's bold words still ring as clear today as they did 40 years ago. What "profit-centered" agrifoods corporations are busy tearing down—rural livelihoods, healthy diets, forests, soils, and water sources—"people-centered" movements for Agroecology and food sovereignty are building up.
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Food, Fuel and Green Revolutions: The U.S. 2007 Farm Bill slogs forward
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Immigration, the 2007 U.S. Farm Bill, and the Transformation of our Food and Fuel Systems
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Attack of the Feeder Crickets
The common house cricket (Acheta domesticus) may soon be a thing of the past. The deadly Cricket Paralysis Virus (aka Acheta domestica densovirus, AdDNV) that decimated the specie in Europe around eight years ago has essentially wiped them out to near extinction here in North America as well. The feeder insect producers have not even had a chance to recover from the devastating financial losses of the mealworm shortage that wreaked havoc on the reptile community in 2008, and we are now faced with yet another feeder crisis.
There is a new cricket feeder being introduced. It is the Jamaican Field Cricket (Gryllus assimilis), and it's being marketed as the "Super Cricket", or Black Super Cricket. They are totally black when they are young, but as adults they have dark bodies, and light brownish legs. Their heads are a variegated orange-brown color. The males have short wings, and the females have much longer wings. They are native to the Caribbean, but are now indigenous to Southern Florida and Southeastern Texas.
Top – male G. assimilus , bottom – female (photo by Diana Heideman / Siren Fish & Reptiles)
These crickets are very robust, much bigger and meatier than the former cricket so you don't have to feed as many. They don't jump as high, are quieter, and are resistant to the densovirus (AdDNV). These crickets are like our 'domestic' crickets on steroids.
Sound too good to be true? Well…
These Jamaican Field Crickets are not only big in size, but they have H-U-G-E mandibles (jaws) designed for chomping heavy vegetation. They are aggressive, and can be vicious. They will chomp your fingers (drawing blood!) AND chew on your geckos. These crickets bit my Nephrurus. milii and Nephrurus. levis, stressing them to the point of one dying, and several others to the point of mobilizing all the fat reserves in their tails literally overnight. I woke up to a dead, half-eaten N. milii and there were only 2 crickets in the tub. I have several other rare Australian geckos that have not eaten since they were fed these crickets a month ago, and I expect to lose at least two of them. Even my leopard geckos stayed on top of their hides for days to avoid these vicious bugs, even after I removed them.
Bite from adult Gryllus assimilis
After this devastating situation, I contacted at least a dozen major cricket breeders recounting this experience, and soliciting more information regarding the Jamaican Field Cricket. I obtained detailed facts from Timberline, Ghann's, and Armstrong's, a short email from another company that simply stated, "Having these crickets is better than having no crickets at all". I did not even receive the courtesy of a response from the other cricket suppliers. I also contacted the USDA for information on the potential for environmental affects, but have not received a response from them either.
What I learned from those that did respond is that the cricket farmers are aware that the Jamaican Field Cricket is aggressive and is not an appropriate feeder for many animals, and they have known this since the Europeans first started working with them eight years ago. I was informed that raising and breeding this species of cricket requires a permit from the USDA, and as of the most current information I received, they are illegal to ship across State borders at this time. One cricket grower said flatly that shipping these crickets is "breaking the law".
I posted this information on Facebook and to online forum communities as a warning to others, and since publicly sharing my tragic experience I have been contacted by a few other reptile breeders that also had negative encounters with the Jamaican Field Cricket. One Bearded Dragon breeder reported that an entire clutch of hatchlings was maimed by these feeders, having their feet, toes, and tails chewed. Another claimed several African Fat-tail babies being injured as well. Both of these breeders were shipped the Gryllus assimilis in lieu of their regular A. domestica crickets without notice. One pet store reported to me that they also received the "super crickets" without being prepared for them, and they actually chewed through the shipping boxes they arrived in. I urged them to contact the cricket suppliers with their reports, but they were reluctant to do so.
Businesses and livelihoods are being affected by this feeder crisis. Not only do reptile breeders and keepers have to deal with another blow, but the cricket feeder supply companies are taking astronomical financial losses and employees are being laid off in a challenging nation-wide economic crisis. There are rumors that the cricket breeders are attempting hybridization of the A. domestica and G. assimilis in hopes of creating a less aggressive yet pathogen resistant cricket. We can hope this will be a successful venture.
In the meantime, if we are forced to use the "Super Cricket" as a feeder for our geckos, I can offer the following suggestions:
- be specific when ordering crickets, asking for A. domesticus
- order a size smaller than you usually do
- feed these crickets good, nutritious food… they are savage eaters
- don't leave any uneaten crickets (even two!) in your animal's enclosure
- if you must leave crickets in with your animals, put some cornmeal or carrot pieces in with them so the bugs have something else to chew on
Finally, ask questions, do your research, and develop an affirmative communication relationship with your feeder suppliers. Report all issues, and provide them with constructive feedback with your experiences – both positive and negative. We must present a united front, and remain optimistic that together we can overcome this obstacle.
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Marcia McGuiness is the owner of Golden Gate Geckos, the former Vice President of the Global Gecko Association, as well as an Advisor for the online community 'Reptile Culture'. She has been working with geckos since 1995, and currently breeds leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius), fat-tail geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus), western banded geckos (Coloenyx variegatus sp.), and three Australian knobtail species (Nephrurus levis, Nephrurus wheeleri, Nephrurus amyae and Nephrurus milii). She also keeps green tree pythons (Morelia viridis) and Australian jungle carpet pythons (Morelia spilota cheynei). She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband Glenn, has two grown children, and 5 grandchildren.
How to Breed Superworms
For the past several years I've been breeding superworms for all my geckos. It's a fairly simple process and with some time and patience you can raise your own feeders.
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Phoenix Suns' Jeff Hornacek: Gay player in NBA 'wouldn't be that big a deal'
When Sam hears his name called during the draft in May, he'll become the first active openly gay player in the NFL.
Much of the talk on the subject centers around the fact that pretty much everyone knows that there are gay athletes in all leagues, but very few have announced their sexuality. This makes Sam's actions, especially considering he's at the beginning of his career, historic.
Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek thinks the National Basketball Association is ready for an openly gay player.
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While no active NBA player has come out of the closet during his career, Hornacek thinks an event that happened over 23 years ago largely changed the mindset of the league.
"When Magic Johnson came out with HIV, they thought it was going to be a big deal -- and maybe there were a couple of guys it was going to be a big deal for, but really guys are just athletes, football players, whatever.
"In today's world, I really don't think it's that big a deal anymore."
Johnson came back to the league after a four-year layoff in 1996, playing in 32 games for the Lakers while averaging 14.6 points and 6.9 assists per contest.
Veteran big man Jason Collins announced he is gay last April at the conclusion of the regular season, but remains a free agent. Nobody's certain if Collins' announcement or his age (35) is the reason why he's no longer in the league.
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Nas just released the latest single from his upcoming album Life is Good, along with some pretty swanky artwork. Produced by Salaam Remi, Da Internz & Heavy D, their studio mastery is unmistakable on this track, aptly titled "The Don." This dancehall-drenched beat is going to hang as heavy on your head as that ring undoubtably sits on Nas' finger.


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WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Depleted by injuries and eager to get home from a long road trip, the Devils dug down in the third period to find enough goals to make their flight back to New Jersey a happy one.
The Devils got third period goals from Kurtis Foster and Patrik Elias to rally for a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets Saturday afternoon at MTS Centre.
With the win, the Devils completed their four-game trip with a 3-1-0 record.
The teams meet again Tuesday night at Prudential Center, the first game of a six-game Devils' homestand.
Martin Brodeur, who lasted only 7:32 and allowed two goals on five shots before being pulled in his last start – a 6-3 loss on Tuesday in Calgary, rebounded to make 2x saves and get the victory.
The Devils trailed 1-0 through two periods, but tied it on Foster's first goal as a Devil 9:45 into the third.
Dainius Zubrus nudged the puck behind him on a right circle draw with Winnipeg's Jim Slater and Foster, who lined up to Zubrus' right, moved in to get the puck and fired a wrist shot past goaltender Ondrej Pavelec on the glove side.
Foster has one goal and five assists in 15 games with the Devils since being acquired in a Dec. 12 trade with Anaheim.
Elias gave the Devils a 2-1 lead off a great feed from rookie Adam Larsson with 7:17 remaining. Petr Sykora fed Larsson the right point and Larsson wound up as if he was going to shoot, but passed instead to Elias down low on the left side for the redirection past Pavelec for his 16th of the season.
Elias had a chance to add to the Devils' lead on a penalty shot with 1:36 remaining, but was thwarted by Pavelec pokecheck.
The Devils were missing rookie center Adam Henrique because of what head coach Pete DeBoer called "a minor groin strain." Henrique, who is just one point behind Edmonton's Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for the NHL rookie lead, said he suffered a "slight groin (strain)" when the caught his skate in a rut in the ice in Wednesday night's 2-1 overtime win in Edmonton.


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Only 10 days until the show [Yay] and today we have something great to show you! Making Memories will be releasing two new collections at the show. We showed you a sneak peak of Sarah Jane last week, which is the perfect child's line and this week we have Modern Millinery!
Creating a handmade life is one of the premises behind the Modern Millinery collection and offers cross-crafting categories of products that can be used in paper-arts, scrapbooking, fashion accessories, jewelry and home decor.
This line is beautiful to say the least, you are definitely going to want to get your hands on this! The collection includes stunning patterned papers and brand new to the industry... Textile papers! You will love the vintage millinery inspired flowers and amazing cabochons. [talk about a lot of eye candy] We even have the perfect Slice Fabrique Millinery Design for making beautiful handmade flowers of your own! Come see us at CHA booth#2847!


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I recall a time as a pastor when my emotional skin got so thin that I took offense at just about anything anyone said. I knew it was not good, but it was like I could not stop myself.
I liken that period to having "emotional rug burn." Rug burn is a painful condition where friction of some sort has rubbed your skin so thin that it becomes highly sensitive to heat or touch. You can get rug burn innocently enough, like when roughhousing with your children on the floor. But when one has rug burn, the hypersensitivity it creates makes things that normally would pass unnoticed become a painful focus of our attention.
After about a quarter of a century of church consultations, I have dealt with a plethora of church staff matters. I continue to hear many of the same themes since I left church consultation.
Today I present the top 10 issues from the senior pastor's perspective. In an upcoming post, I will offer 10 issues from the church staff perspective. My desire in writing these two blog posts is to offer a positive framework and to allow church staff today, and pastors on Saturday, to have the best possible work relationships.
It's amazing how many Christians are suffering from depression. There are precious people who love the Lord dearly yet find themselves struggling in a day-to-day battle to simply enjoy their lives.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in 10 Americans take an antidepressant (it's even higher in women), yet at the same time so many leaders in the church find themselves ill-equipped when trying to understand and minister to those who suffer from this often-confusing condition.
Pastor Jason was frustrated about the level of commitment in general within his congregation. He called me to get some advice, and I think just to vent a little.
I told him he was asking for too much from his people and needed to ask for less. And if he did, he would get a far greater response.
Jason responded saying, "What do you mean? Are you saying I'll get more if I ask for less? That flies in the face of all that we know about the 'big ask' and challenging people to big dreams!" I talked with Jason about the difference between challenging people to a big vision and draining the life out of a congregation by asking them for something every time they come to church.
You know the feeling—you see her coming and you want to turn away.
Mary is in your church. Something isn't quite right with her. Sometimes she seems balanced, lucid and smart. Other times she is really off. She might have strong mood swings, flow in and out of psychotic episodes, or she could have one of dozens of mental illnesses.
The bottom line is that you (and most everyone else) feel uncomfortable around her, and with that discomfort comes frustration and sometimes guilt.
I could write a book. But I won't. If you've been in children's ministry for any amount of time, you've visited this topic.
What level of commitment do we ask from our children's ministry volunteers? How much is too much? Is a weekly commitment too much to ask?
In kids' ministry, I've swung to each of these trains of thought over the years:


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One of Hong Kong's most high-priced office districts has been graffiti-bombed.
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Last month it unveiled EAST, a 369-room business hotel in Beijing's Chaoyang District—but don't expect the blandness of your typical corporate stay.
Architect Frank Gehry talks about the DNA of his work, what he sees in Chinese art, why he dislikes design competitions and how he responds to requests for another Bilbao.
Frank Gehry's first residential project in Asia will likely set a record for the highest rents in Hong Kong, said the developer behind the property.
Swire Properties is better known for its offices and shopping malls — think Pacific Place in Hong Kong's Admiralty District — but this weekend the company will mark its latest foray in luxury residential property.
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