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Die Tageszeitung
The September 17, 2010 front page of Die Tageszeitung
Type | Daily newspaper |
Format | Berliner |
Publisher | taz, die tageszeitung Verlagsgenossenschaft eG |
Editor | Ines Pohl |
Founded | 1978 |
Political alignment | Centre-left, Green liberalism |
Language | German |
Headquarters | Berlin |
Website | taz.de |
Die Tageszeitung (English: "The daily newspaper", often displayed as die tageszeitung and commonly referred to as taz), was founded in 1978 in Berlin. It is a cooperative-owned German daily newspaper which is administrated by a workers' self-management. Rising out of the midst of a progressive and politically left-leaning movement in the '70s, its main focus has been on current politics and societal issues such as inequality and ecological crises both at the local and global scale and not covered by the more traditional and conservative newspapers at the time. It has often supported the German Green Party, but the taz has also been critical of the SPD/Greens coalition government (1998–2005).
Die Tageszeitung was established in 1978.[1] From the beginning, the taz was intended to be an alternative to the mainstream press, in its own words: "irreverent, commercially independent, intelligent and entertaining." One expression of its alternative approach to journalism was the payment of unified salaries for all employees until 1991. Nowadays, employees in highly responsible positions receive bonuses. Still, salaries paid by the taz are considerably lower than what is paid in the rest of the industry.[citation needed]
WOZ Die Wochenzeitung (former WoZ] and taz are joint editors of the German-language edition of Le Monde diplomatique as a supplement of the newspapers.[2]
Since 1992, the Tageszeitung has been owned by currently more than 13,500 paying members. It has a circulation of more than 60,000, with almost 50,000 subscriptions. In 1995, it was the first German national newspaper to make all of the content of issue available online. In 2009, Ines Pohl became editor in chief.
From the beginning, the Tageszeitung appeared in a nation-wide edition as well as in a Berlin local edition. Over the years, local editorial offices for North Rhine-Westphalia, Hamburg and Bremen were added. While the latter two were merged to "taz nord" (North) the NRW-offices were closed as of July 2007.
The "potato Affair"[edit]
On 26 June 2006 Die Tageszeitung published an article on its last page, headlined Die Wahrheit (the truth) that is reserved for satire and nonsense. It was titled Polens neue Kartoffel. Schurken, die die Welt beherrschen wollen. Heute: Lech "Katsche" Kaczynski (Poland's new potatoes. Rogues who want to rule the world. Today: Lech "Katsche" Kaczynski).[3] This article satirized the Polish politicians Lech Kaczyński and Jarosław Kaczyński. Lech Kaczyński then cancelled talks that were scheduled between Germany, Poland and France (the Weimar Triangle), officially for reasons of sickness.
The taz is noted for its tongue-in-cheek headlines,[4] such as:
- Oh mein Gott! (Oh my god!) – On the election of Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI
- Es ist ein Mädchen (It's a girl) – On the election of Angela Merkel as the first female Chancellor of Germany
- Oops – they did it again! – On the re-election of George W. Bush as President of the United States
On 5 June 2008, the paper published a picture headlined "Onkel Baracks Hütte" (Uncle Barack's Cabin) with a picture of the White House below the headline as part of an article about then-Senator Barack Obama. That headline, which made reference to the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin", was perceived as racist by some of its readership.[5]
See also[edit]
- ^ "European News Resources". NYU Libraries. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ Bernard Degen (20 November 2013). "WochenZeitung (WOZ)" (in German). Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ Polens neue Kartoffel. In: taz, 26 June 2006. (German) ISSN 0931-9085
- ^ "Happy Birthday, taz!". Die Zeit (in German). 17 April 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ http://www.taz.de/1/leben/medien/artikel/1/is-uncle-baracks-cabin-racist/
- taz - die tageszeitung. Die Tageszeitung Verlagsgenossenschaft e. G., Berlin 1.1987,1ff. ISSN 0931-9085
- Oliver Tolmein/Detlef zum Winkel: tazsachen. Kralle zeigen - Pfötchen geben. Hamburg 1988. ISBN 3-922144-76-4
- Jörg Magenau: Die taz. Eine Zeitung als Lebensform. München 2007, ISBN 978-3-446-20942-8
- Nora Münz: Links und liebenswert. Nutzungsmotive von Lesern der tageszeitung (taz). In: Senta Pfaff-Rüdiger / Michael Meyen (Hg.): Alltag, Lebenswelt und Medien. Lit Verlag. Münster 2007. S. 215-235. ISBN 978-3-8258-0897-6
External links[edit]
- taz website (in German)


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What is it like being on a nonstop tour with a household name? This past week, dozens of music journalists found out as they set out on a 7 day, 7 country, 7 concert tour with the pop superstar Rihanna. The tour wraps up tonight in New York, and reports so far have included words like "disaster," "chaos" and "anarchy"
In short, it's not as glamorous as it might at first seem. But to those covering political campaigns, it did sound a bit familiar. As ABC News' Emily Friedman wrote of the 16 months she spent on the Romney campaign, "I realized that everyone has a breaking point, and sometimes it's on the floor of the Chicago O'Hare airport with two hours of sleep and a delayed flight ahead of you, wondering if you really need to go to a speech in the red state of Oklahoma. I learned that as cool as it to stay in a different hotel in a different city every night, it gets lonely."
But there are highlights too, and while a pop princess and a presidential candidate might have wholly different objectives and audiences, but let's see how they stack up against each other, starting with….
The Planes:
Rihanna 777 Tour: A Boeing 777 jet, which is very large (each row has 9 seats in coach, configured 3-3-3). Nothing on the exterior suggested this was a plane filled with one of the world's biggest pop stars and hundreds of her followers, fans and reporters.
Campaign planes: Typically red, white and blue campaign logos, adorned with campaign slogans and/or websites, or the Presidential seal. Mitt Romney's plane was an MD-83, formerly used by the band U2.
Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan had a DC-9-32 — a smaller, noisy plane. ABC News' Shushannah Walshe, who was on the trail with Ryan, says, "A campaign plane is a handy part of covering the election because you don't have to go through security or deal with delays, and there is usually working Internet. It can become a home away from home when you are on and off five or more times a day and a place to store the items you don't want to drag around with you every day. But, the Paul Ryan plane was quite old, the same age as the candidate, actually, at 42 years, and the back where the journalists sat was loud. It was so loud, in fact, it was difficult to hear the person right next to you. But there was always a lot of food, almost always vegetarian options and sometimes, despite the engine roaring in our ears, we were so tired we did sleep."
Press Corps Dress Code:
Rihanna 777: Rock/pop music biz casual, with apparently a clothing-optional choice for one Australian journalist who reportedly streaked down the aisle naked. Showering not always optional.
Campaign planes: Conservative, if not slightly rumpled, business attire. Dresses, suits, ties. Clean and well-groomed is expected.
Press Access:
Rihanna 777: Reportedly, Rihanna walked up and down the aisle of the plane during the inaugural flight carrying bottles of champagne and pouring for the journalists on board. She hasn't been seen since, except on stage. Reporters chanting, "Just one quote!"
Campaigns: Kind of similar, actually, minus the champagne. Press availabilities were limited during the general election. Reporters resorted to shouting questions at the candidates, prompting a reply of "Kiss my a**" from Romney spokesman Rick Gorka at a Polish holy site this summer. So far, no reports of those kind of responses from Team Rihanna.
Rihanna 777: Samples of Rihanna's fragrances, pillows and a necklace with a real diamond chip in it. And a reportedly unpopular gift: a pair of socks with a photo of Rihanna topless with her arms strategically positioned, and words like "love," "chalice," and "unapologetic" scrawled across her skin.
Campaigns: Not much, unless you include the occasional Welsh cake handed out by Ann Romney, and a pumpkin painted with each reporter's network logo.
Locale and Sights:
Rihanna 777: The tour hit 7 cities in 7 countries: Mexico City, Toronto, Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, London and New York.
Campaigns: Mostly small towns and suburbs, mostly in clutch battleground states like Ohio and Florida. A lot of VFW and assembly halls. Many, many corn fields.
Rihanna: Huge. Reportedly includes a traveling masseuse.
Campaigns: Also pretty huge, including spokesmen, surrogates and body men, like Mitt Romney's Garrett Jackson, a prolific Twitter user.
The Performance:
Rihanna 777: a mostly lip-synched run-through of her hits. Consistent every night. Often taking the stage hours late. Dramatic stage lighting. With thousands of fans singing along to every word.
Campaigns: A mostly similar-sounding stump speech every day, in mostly florescent lighting. With between dozens and thousands of supporters cheering and applauding on cue.
The Finale:
Rihanna 777: As the plane prepared to land in the final tour city of New York, Rihanna reportedly came to the back of the plan and apologized to the crowd, saying, "I know you guys got barely any dirt … It's impossible to spend time with everybody, and I'm sorry I didn't. But this was excellent and I would definitely do it again."
Campaigns: Reporters heard the same speeches everyone else in the world did. And then everyone packed up and went home.


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Meanwhile, Keane has suggested he would be willing to listen to offers for some fringe members of his squad after reports linked Cats midfielder Dickson Etuhu with Fulham in exchange for Northern Ireland striker Healy.
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Hanna-Barbera Studios
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- 1966
- Hanna-Barbera Studios
- Dino Boy in the Lost Valley Episode Guide
- Cartoon Characters: Dino Boy, Ugh, Bronty.
- Vocal Talent: Johnny Carson (Dino Boy), Mike Road (Ugh), Don Messick (Bronty).
- Directed By William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
- Produced By William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
- Animated By Jerry Hathcock, George Nicholas, Allen Wilyback, D.E. Callahan, Ken Southworth, Mike Webster, Bill Hutter, Ed Parks, Ed Barge, Rudy Cataldi, George Rowley, Bob Carr, Hicks Lokey, John Spacey.
Animation Director: Charles Nichols (as Charles A. Nichols). - Written By Lewis Marshall, Paul Sommer, Bill Perez, Walter Black, Bill Hamilton.
- Edited By Warner Leighton, Larry Cowan, Milton Krear, Tony Milch, Don Douglas.
Additional Crew:
- Created by: Alex Toth.
- Production Supervisor: Howard Hanson.
- Camera: Frank Packer, Frank Parrish, John Pratt, Roy Wade, Charles Hikal, Bill Kotler, Roger Sims, Dick Blundell.
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Need to break down Venezuela's trade with Colombia, considering that
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see the trade levels over the past year to see if VEn is even able to
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A great image from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, showing the Earth, and, far in the distance, Mars, which looks like a very tiny speck where the label is near the top of the image. Click on image to zoom in. Mars is much farther away than the Moon! A significantly larger version of the photo is available here.
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NASA uses laser to beam Mona Lisa to the Moon
Using lasers to communicate at planetary distances is something that may sound like sci-fi, but it is a real technology being developed by NASA as a means of communicating with spacecraft faster and more efficiently than can be done now.
ASU researchers propose looking for ancient alien artifacts on the Moon
Two researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) have made a rather controversial proposal: have the public and other researchers study the high-resolution photographs of the Moon already being taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), to look foranomalies that may possibly be evidence of artifacts leftover from previous alien visitation. The theory is that if our solar system had been visited in the past, the Moon would have made an ideal base from which to study the Earth. The paper has just been recently published in the journal Acta Astronautica…
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Yes, Virginia, we went to the Moon
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has taken the highest resolution photos yet of the old Apollo landing sites on the Moon. Previous ones had already been taken in 2009, but these new photos were taken from a newer, lower orbit, which helped to increase the resolution. You can see the rovers and equipment left behind, and even the paths left by both the rovers and astronauts. More images are here and here.
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is the "twin" of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, taking the highest resolution images ever from orbit of the Moon and Mars. There are some differences of course, but both spacecraft are revolutionizing our understanding of these worlds. Tomorrow, the GRAIL spacecraft will be launched to the Moon. These two probes, even more like actual twins, will both orbit the Moon in tandem to study its interior and thermal history.
Will these new images finally satisfy those who insist the moon landings were faked? Probably not. All of the anomalies cited in the photos and videos taken by the astronauts have been found to have prosaic explanations, even if some were not widely known or initially understood (and that is an entire subject in itself). We did go to the moon, and these images are a record of that achievement, even after so many years later.


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Posted by Sheila Shayon on June 28, 2012 11:11 AM
Now that news of the News Corp. is officially moving ahead with splitting its vast global media empire, founder and chairman Rupert Murdoch warned analysts and reporters on a conference call this morning that the plan to divide into two companies "is not a fait accompli. There are a lot of steps to take."
He also said the impetus, hailed by the markets as a smart business move that will unshackle its challenged newspapers from its more profitable entertainment brands, is "not a reaction to anything in Britain" such as ongoing investigations into his newspapers' phone hacking and bribery scandals. COO Chase Carey, who will become CEO of the newspaper and publishing assets that Murdoch has built from his days as a scrappy Australian news magnate, added there were "no changes" in the corporate plan to buy the rest of BSkyB it doesn't currently control.
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Following a board meeting this evening in New York, the board of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has approved splitting the company into two publicly traded entities: publishing and entertainment. The Wall Street Journal broke the news, just as it earlier reported that its parent company was contemplating such a move.
According to WSJ the company split would take about a year to approve, dividing assets such as its lucrative FOX broadcast network and TV stations, cable TV channels and 20th Century Fox studio into one company (likely led by Chase Carey, News Corp. deputy chairman, president and COO) and its newspapers, HarperCollins book publishing unit and other publishing assets into another.Continue reading...
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Posted by Sheila Shayon on June 26, 2012 04:31 PM
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. has confirmed a report in its own newspaper, the Wall Street Journal, that it's considering dividing itself into two companies, separating its publishing division in order to focus on its much larger and more profitable entertainment arm.
"News Corporation confirmed today that it is considering a restructuring to separate its business into two distinct publicly traded companies," was the comment in its one-sentence statement.
Top editors and publishers from the company's newspapers gathered in New York (according to the New York Times) to discuss the proposal along with Murdoch, his son James Murdoch, Chase Carey, COO, and Joel I. Klein, CEO of News Corporation's education division and a trusted adviser.Continue reading...
brand news
Posted by Shirley Brady on June 26, 2012 08:44 AM
Toyota tops Interbrand's 2012 Best Global Green Brands report.
News Corp. considers splitting company in two, spinning off publishing assets, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Microsoft acquires Yammer for $1.2 billion to take on Oracle and Salesforce with new cloud-based services.
Nissan rises on fast recovery from disasters and plans $1B China auto plant as CEO Ghosn remains Japan's highest paid exec and automaker turns to Facebook to launch five new models.
Facebook names first woman to board — COO Sheryl Sandberg — and pulls so-called stalker app while creating uproar by changing all users' email addresses to facebook.com.
Google I/O news on Wednesday expected to reveal Google and Sony taking on cable and satellite operators with voice-controlled YouTube TV box, as Google prepares to battle Apple with discount tablet.Continue reading...
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With everybody whipping through commercials on their DVRs, product placement on prime-time television is fairly prevalent these days. As Seth MacFarlane commented to the New York Times this week, we even speak in brands — "On any give day, how many times do you reference a piece of pop culture or a brand name? I bet it's a lot more often than we think. 'I'm going across the street to Starbucks.' 'I'll make a Xerox of it.' Our daily lives are packed with proper nouns of the corporate kind."
So it should come as no surprise that MacFarlane is a champion of brand synergy, as he's showing by leveraging his hit Fox animated series Family Guy to promote his big-screen debut as a director. Even though his R-rated movie Ted doesn't hit theaters until June 29, its foul-mouthed star has already found his way into Family Guy Online, a 3D game extension of the hit animated comedy that launched last fall.
After all, the film is directed, cowritten, and partially voiced by MacFarlane so it was a natural fit to cross-promote the film and television show. And given that Ted is cut from the same cloth as Family Guy (although it's a live-action comedy starring a CGI raunchy, talking teddy bear plus Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis) the movie/game crossover promotion was a no-brainer move for MacFarlane and Fox — and a handful of invited brand partners.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on June 20, 2012 09:01 AM
Barnes & Noble losses continue on Nook as e-reader competition intensifies.
Bridgestone surrenders Super Bowl halftime show.
Coca-Cola creates global TV series for Summer Olympics.
Facebook gains support for advertising from Ford and Coca-Cola.
FedEx CEO predicts industry shifts as airport-to-airport business stalls.
Ford uses big data to inform marketing and design decisions at Silicon Valley lab.
GM unifies global design strategy.
Kimberly-Clark enlists Mexican TV star for Huggies campaign.
J.C. Penney to tweak message but not strategy in wake of president's ouster this week.Continue reading...
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Posted by Dale Buss on June 4, 2012 08:55 AM
GM pressures TV networks for discounts in upfront.
Ducati is booming in North America.
Facebook sees future in India, and explores access for under-13-year-olds as fallout from botched IPO continues.
Adidas sues Merrell over three-stripe design.
Apple/Motorola patent trial will feature Steve Jobs 'testimony.'
Big Tobacco goes to war in California.
BlackBerry-maker RIM victim of own 'identity crisis' (at least it's still cool with South African youths).Continue reading...
More about: Brand News, Adidas, Anthony Bourdain, Apple, Bank of America, BlackBerry, Brooks Brothers, Chrome, CNN, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Ducati, Etihad, Facebook, Ferrari, Ford, GM, Google, GSK, IBM, ICANN, Macy's, Merrell, Merrill Lynch, Microsoft, Motorola, News Corp., Nintendo, Pernod, Playtex, Ricard, RIM, Samsung, Sony, The Sun, Timex, Tobacco, Toyota, Twitter, Virgin, Wii, Europe, China, UK, Queen Elizabeth
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BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion saw its shares slump today after warning Wall Street that it's forecasting an operating loss for the first quarter. With the company hiring bankers at JPMorgan and RBC to explore a sale, investors worried and layoffs looming, the Canadian government dismissed rumors of a possible takeover.
Other brand news:
Best Buy store closures spur Walmart ads.
NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg bans sale of large sodas and sugary drinks.
GM is shifting Chevrolet ad budget from Super Bowl to sponsoring the popular Manchester United soccer team.
Disney Channel joins the TV Everywhere brigade.
Exxon Mobil shareholders approve executive pay.Continue reading...
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Description of GA Hwy. 6780.75 Acres - Statesboro / Bulloch County, GA Located on GA Highway 67, seven miles from Statesboro, GA and four miles from Interstate 16. Easy commute from Savannah, GA. The property consists of: 49.8 acres cultivated. 27.1 acres of natural pine-hardwood. 3.4 acres pecan orchard and homesite. 0.5 acre pond. Homesite has an older farm house that may be restored (currently occupied). This property is ideally suited for a buyer looking to relocate to the country or looking for the perfect weekend getaway. Very private and conveniently located. $403,750 / $5,000 per acre. |
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Media literacy for preschoolers: Parenting a savvy viewer
(Read article summary)Media literacy for preschoolers isn't given much emphasis in schools, but parents can advance a child's media literacy at home.
Courtesy of Business Wire
Media literacy is a concept that's often taught in schools – though not often enough, in my opinion. Being media literate means having the ability to think critically about media content, as well as an understanding of how the media work. It also encompasses knowing how to create media texts yourself.
RELATED: Top 5 parenting tips for media literacy in preschoolers
So, students in middle school who are learning about media literacy might be asked to think about who produced a certain media text (advertisement, movie, television show, etc.) and why. They might be asked to contemplate about whether they agree with the content – with the messages and values it conveys. For example, is an ad or program portraying certain people in stereotypical ways? If so, what problems do they see with that practice? In some programs, they might even be handed a digital video recorder and taught how to edit their footage together on a laptop, to create their own advertisement about something they care about.
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Solid backpack. Small pockets.
This backpack is definitely comfy to wear. They've put some nice padding on the shoulders so you're not digging into your arms all day long if you've got a decent amount of weight crammed in there. The colors are vibrant as well, which makes it a flashy (but not too pompous...) pack.
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I use a lot of art supplies so the smaller side pockets were a bit crammed by the time I was done with it (the top flap is almost useless as well, it'll fit a camera or an ipod fine but beyond that I wouldn't bother with it...)
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RPV Category Archives
This Election Just Got Weird
23 January 2015 | RPV, Virginia Politics | 2 Comments
Unless the Republican Party of Virginia swiftly amends Article 1, Section A(2) of their party plan the following incumbent officeholders will be disallowed from being Republican nominees in the 2015 and 2016 elections:
Congressman Robert Hurt, 5th District
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock, 10th District
Senator Tom Garrett, 22nd District
Delegate Greg Habeeb, 8th District
Delegate Danny Marshall, 14th District
Delegate Todd Gilbert, 15th District […]
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Wittman Green-Lights Amnesty For Illegal Aliens
12 December 2014 | RPV, Virginia Politics, US Congress | 5 Comments
The Republican Party is in deep trouble. After candidates tell us during their campaigns that they're actually conservatives, that they'll fight for principle, that they'll be reliable and honorable, too many of them retreat right back into doublespeak, back-room dealmaking and abandon their principles at the first opportunity for them to follow through on their […]
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The Next RPV Chairman
8 November 2014 | RPV | 28 Comments
If you had to pick between Eric Herr and John Whitbeck to become the next Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, would that decision be as difficult for you as it would be for me? That indeed looks to be the decision the State Central Committee will have to make at their January meeting […]
When Consultants Destroy Their Candidates
29 September 2014 | RPV, PWCRC, Virginia Politics, Prince William County | 14 Comments
I visited with Scott Jacobs today, originally to confirm that it was one of his employees pictured on Virginia Virtucon taking down one of Jeanine Lawson's signs. Scott was still in the midst of trying to figure out what to do in the wake of his campaign essentially coming to an abrupt end after neglecting to file […]
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Convention Of The States Project: An Enemy of Liberty?
14 September 2014 | RPV, Virginia Politics | No Comments
When a group of shady characters filed a lawsuit against the Republican Party of Virginia asserting that it is right and proper to have Democrats determine the outcome of local Republican Party operations, some of the names involved were hardly surprising. Jim Rich, for one, has been amazingly consistent over the years in demonstrating that he believes Democrats should […]
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On Conventions And Liberty
10 June 2014 | RPV, Virginia Politics | 10 Comments
The conclusion of another state-wide Republican convention, one that nominated the candidate that nearly all of the anti-convention activists hoped would win, hasn't much abated the whining from them that we shouldn't ever have a state-wide convention again. They got what they wanted as an outcome, but it isn't enough. They'll be satisfied with nothing […]
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RPV Convention 2014: Shak Hill For Senate
4 June 2014 | RPV, US Senate | 8 Comments
On Friday and Saturday, a few of my fellow conservatives will be travelling down to Roanoke for the Republican State Convention to select a nominee to challenge Mark Warner's Senate seat. In a year where there's a pretty pitched battle between establishment moderates and the conservative grassroots, this might be a far more interesting convention […]
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RPV Executive Director Under Investigation?
16 May 2014 | RPV, Virginia Politics | 5 Comments
Following the drama of the RPV Executive Director hosting amnesty activists two days after taking the job comes now rumors of him being the subject of an active investigation involving insider trading. The story — still unconfirmed — is that during his tenure on the Louisa County Board of Supervisors he became aware of an economic development […]
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RPV Has A Mess To Clean Up
15 April 2014 | RPV, Virginia Politics | 15 Comments
The truth (is now) out there. Contrary to his recent claims to the contrary, Shaun Kenny is actually on the Eric Cantor and Barbara Comstock payroll, and doubtless we will discover in short order what exactly his financial relationships with Ed Gillespie is as well. Secrets don't last very long in politics, and lies have a […]
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To Whom Does RPV Now Pander?
5 April 2014 | RPV, Virginia Politics | 15 Comments
Yeah, just in case anyone was under the impression that our new Executive Director of the Republican Party of Virginia was serving the interests of Virginia Republicans by inviting these folks into his headquarters for an unprecedented "unscheduled" meeting, here's what "Fast For Families" is touting on their twitter feed.
Sure, it's a good idea to […]
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Ed Gillespie's Opening Salvo For Open Borders
4 April 2014 | RPV, Virginia Politics | 10 Comments
The newly-minted Executive Director of the Republican Party of Virginia sure didn't waste any time looking for a conservative pulpit to talk about Republican values.
"This is not an issue of right or left, this is an issue of right and wrong. And that's what we need to hear… If we are going to have any sort […]
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Crucifying Conservatives For Fun And Profit
27 February 2014 | RPV, Blogs | 22 Comments
As the Communications Arm of the Barbara Comstock campaign continues in their drive to crucify anyone who stands in the way of Comstock's coronation, we might want to step back for a moment and consider just what the long-term impact might be of this new, leftist-style penchant for wanting to destroy good and decent conservatives with whom […]
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Live From Richmond: Ken Cuccinelli And Ron Paul Tonight
4 November 2013 | RPV, Virginia Politics | 10 Comments
Live streaming video by Ustream
Catch the broadcast of Ken Cuccinelli's final "Get Out The Vote" Rally right here, starting at 8:30PM.
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Ken Cuccinelli With Scott Walker in Woodbridge
3 November 2013 | RPV, Virginia Politics, Prince William County | No Comments
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E. W. Jackson: Inspiration
14 June 2013 | RPV, Virginia Politics, Manassas City | 3 Comments
E. W. Jackson visited Old Town Manassas this week and spoke to volunteers and activists about his campaign and his vision for Virginia. This is the guy that some liberals are trying to characterize as some sort of monster, but the truth is quite obviously rather different. Jackson is one of the most […]
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Republican Ticket Fly Around Speeches
20 May 2013 | RPV, Virginia Politics | No Comments
Meet the 2013 ticket! Here's videos of the speeches filmed at the Fairfax rally that was part of the RPV Fly Around that kicked off the day after the Republican Convention.
Ken Cuccinelli for Governor
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My Convention Picks: Lingamfelter And Bell
15 May 2013 | RPV, Virginia Politics | 4 Comments
Delegates going to the Republican Convention in Richmond this weekend are still reeling under all the direct mail, phone calls and email messages the seven Lieutenant Governor and two Attorney General campaigns have been putting out in earnest over the past couple of weeks and having a hard time sorting it all that information out. […]
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Dysfunction, Thy Name Is Manassas Park
18 February 2013 | RPV, Manassas Park, Manassas City | 3 Comments
The Manassas GOP joins the Prince William County Republican Committee in getting their call for a delegate selection process for the 2013 State Republican Convention out the door, and as usual all we hear from the Manassas Park Republican Committee is silence. Those patiently waiting for an update to the Manassas Park Republican Committee's website for any kind […]
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JMDD Tries To Buy Votes
12 February 2013 | RPV, Virginia Politics | 3 Comments
According to NLS, staffers for Jeanmarie Devolites-Davis have been offering bribes to get voters to sign up for the 2013 Republican Convention as delegates for her. As if working overtime to deprive you of your constitutionally-protected right to self-defense wasn't enough for her, now her campaign is violating Virginia law in an attempt to harm […]
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Ron Paul Cultists Attack Scott Lingamfelter
6 February 2013 | RPV, 31st HOD District, Virginia Politics | 5 Comments
Scott Lingamfelter has bumped up against the folks that can't distinguish between the principles of libertarianism and the cult of personality that surrounds Ron Paul. In chastising Ron Paul for his recent comment of "live by the sword, die by the sword" about the recent death of a decorated serviceman, a legion of Ron Paul supporters have […]
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March 18, 2014 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
Six months from today voters in Scotland will have a chance to make history. How they vote on Thursday 18 September 2014 in the Referendum, will decide if Scotland divorces the UK and goes it alone or stays in the same unbalanced relationship.
If enough people turn out to cast their vote, there will be a democratic decision. But on current trends, fewer than 20% make their mark. Even the increasing number using a postal vote doesn't alter the low turnout.
So how can more people be persuaded that their vote counts? How can more people in this final six months, be persuaded to discuss the issues for and against independence?
Pathetic, bad-tempered tv pantomimes – such as the Lamont /Sturgeon skirmish – and the Andrew Marr hectoring, opinionated interview of Salmond, are more likely to put people off thinking about the issues.
So where will thinking individuals find respectful debate among knowledgeable equals? If anyone has an answer to that, this website would be delighted to report those debates.
February 21, 2014 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
Europe is taking legal action against the UK Government because levels of air pollution in major cities – including Glasgow – are not at an agreed low level despite extra time to get there. The lower levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) should have been reached in 2008. Now the UK faces fines of up to £300m. The cost in human terms is that 29,000 people die earlier than they should because of the adverse health conditions brought on by air pollution. Hear no evil.
Flood waters in the South of England have devastated vast areas of the land, ruined thousands of homes and brought out politicians to view the watery graves of millions of dreams. See no evil.
If this analogy were to work, the next item should illustrate – Speak no evil. However, when the leaders of the land cheerfully use Hear and See for convenient sound bites, you can be sure the Speak bit will utilized that way too.
In fact, they spoke out with intent – evil or otherwise is for voters to decide. Westminster's three monkeys showed they were really blood brothers. Despite differing party colours they each said Scotland couldn't use Sterling on independence. Tory Chancellor George Osborne said Scotland would be 'walking away' from the currency. Shadow Chancellor Labour's Ed Balls said it would be 'bad for Scotland' to keep the pound and the Bank of England. And Lib Dem's Danny Alexander speaking as Chief Secretary to the Treasury said his party couldn't agree to such a proposition.
At some point the traffic induced air pollution will have to be addressed. Almost immediately, money was found to prevent further flooding and to make homes habitable when the rain stops. But we'll have to wait till Thursday 18 September to see if the combined wisdom of three of the UK's leaders will put a stop to the Scottish Government's plans.
January 9, 2014 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
The year has started on the credit side. Glasgow City Council has rolled out a scheme to have £10 deposited in a credit union account opened by any S1 school pupil in the city. This clever initiative should help these young people stay out of the hands of pay day loan sharks.
But the City has gone further – the cross-party group which examined the issues of pay day loans has also succeeded in having the websites of the sharks made unaccessible from Council computers. And they've successfully lobbies other big corporates to do the same.
Now they are lobbying the Scottish and the Westminster Governments to play their part by giving the local authority greater planning powers to help stop the sharks renting in prime sites. There is a danger in this. If a local authority such as Glasgow City Council is allowed by law to refuse planning permission for a commercial company to rent premises owned by the Council, where does that stop? Could the council choose not to allow a health company it doesn't approve of, premises? Or any political company it doesn't agree with?
There is also the danger that by banning the pay day loan companies from prime sites owned by the Council, those companies will seek out – and find – premises to rent from landlords who don't have the same scruples. Alternatively, they may resort to 'back street' shops not on the Council's register or control. People seeking financial help – and who are not aware of credit unions – will then be even more at risk.
December 31, 2013 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
As we head for the start of 2014, most people take the opportunity to review the past twelve months and plan a new course for the year to come.
And this website is doing that. In the light of major events in Glasgow – the Commonwealth Games and the International Piano Competition – the influx of visitors will be phenomenal.
Glaswegians are good at putting out the welcome mat and will love the the chance to make folk feel at home. But we must also pay attention to the people who are already here, who need some TLC. The asylum seekers, the citizens who hit hard times and are made homeless or have to depend on food banks for something to eat. The communities that are ripped apart by multinational interests which seem to be given precedence over local wishes.
If we are to have any sense of pride in our own country we have to up our game in looking after our own – and not at the expense of welcoming the incomers either. This, to this Editor's way of thinking, means each person has to accept more responsibility for their own actions and inaction. By each individual thinking first: 'what will be best for my community?' and not 'what will be best for me, alone?' we might have some common ground to build on.
With the chance of voting for a once in a life-time decision in September with the Referendum, we have to be clear about what we want as the outcome. Whether a person has decided to vote Yes, No or is still pondering the issue, it is vital that each individual considers the common good and doesn't settle for the selfish position of 'what's in it for me?'
By thinking back to all the events and policies and decisions made in 2013 or effective then, that could be a guide to what will be ahead of us all in these times of austerity.
And if change seems necessary to defend a small community, a vulnerable group, for goodness sake speak out, act and work to make the changes you think important. It will not be enough for any responsible citizen to sit back and complain. Only by the actions of those prepared to work for change in harmony with others, will we have the kind of society the vast majority dream about.
The www.localnewsglasgow.co.uk wishes all our followers a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
December 18, 2013 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
Sadly, no sooner has Mandela been buried than the feuds in his immediate family boil over again. For a man of peace he must have had a most uncomfortable time trying to deal with his own nearest and dearest.
Now they have to manage their grievances themselves, publicly and in a world spotlight.
But that's not a new thing. More than 250 years ago Robert Burns, our national poet, observed the difficulties in seeing ourselves as 'ithers see us.'
And with the spotlight on Scotland in the long run-up to the Referendum, citizens here will have to find a way to 'see ourselves' more clearly.
To date, a lot of knee-jerk reaction seems to have been acceptable. One says Yes! The other says No! With each trotting out glib sound bites with little substance. Surely we can rise about such arrogant behaviour which simply communications the attitude: 'I'm right because I say so. Therefore I won't listen to you.'
Some listening, some searching for evidence to support one's own contentions, some genuine evaluation of opposing opinions to find the truth, would serve us all well. It would be a shame – and would bring shame to us all – if we cannot find a more intelligent and peaceful way to come to a collective, acceptable solution to the anxieties of the present.
December 7, 2013 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
A momentous week. First the tragic crash of the Police helicopter into the busy Clutha Vaults pub with the loss of nine lives – the pilot and two police officers aboard the helicopter and six patons in the pub.
Then the news that Nelson Mandela had died. The Colossus who led South Africa out of apartheid and into a new and more equal world had finally walked to freedom of a different kind.
In both instances the people of Glasgow showed their true mettle. They ran into the pub to bring out the injured. They provided tea and support for the emergency services personnel who had the terrible task of searching for survivors and retrieving bodies once the embedded helicopter had been removed. For Mandela, they were standing in Nelson Mandela Square within hours of his passing. On a cold, dark night with slight smirr falling, several hundred people listened to tributes and learned of the proud place Glasgow and Scotland had in the struggle against apartheid.
Bouquets of flowers appeared spontaneously. People talked to total strangers, sharing grief and memories, tears and sadness, a helping hand and solidarity.
Each individual had empathy for others. Whether it was immediately at the time of the crash and in its aftermath or whether it was history when Nelson Mandela was given the Freedom of the City and the years of effort it took to achieve that, didn't matter.
What was important was that people in Glasgow identified with the humanity of others at a critical time. Instinctively they reacted as if the person needing help was one of their own. Let's all hope and pray that true solidarity is in evidence for future struggles at home.
Scotland's future mapped out
November 26, 2013 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
Scotland's future was mapped out today with the Scottish Government's launch of its guide to an independent Scotland.
In a smooth performance First Minister Alex Salmond and Deputy Nicola Sturgeon presented the 650 paged book of proposals.
Corralled in Glasgow's Science Centre with several hundred journalists from around the world, the pair easily answered all the questions usually quoting the exact pages where the information was printed.
Alex Salmond called the document 'the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever published.' Entitled 'Scotland's Future – Your Guide to an Independent Scotland' the 170,000 word document is available online and 20,000 copies have been printed. It can be read on: http://www.scotreferendum.com/
He said: Scotland's future is now in Scotland's hands. It won't be decided by the government or the media but by the people of Scotland.'
Setting out his prospectus he said: 'It is a mission statement for the kind of country we should be and which this Government believes we can be.' He emphasised that one part marked the route to a vote for independence. The other part contained the proposals to achieve the objectives set out, should an SNP Government be returned in the general election following such a vote.
He said: 'We know we have the people, the skills and the resources to make Scotland a more successful country. What we need now are the economic tools and powers to buld a more competitive, dynamic economy and create more jobs.'
Deputy Nicola Sturgeon asked as many people as possible to read the guide and make up their own minds about Scotland's future. She said: 'This is an incredibly thorough and detailed guide which includes 650 questions about an independent Scotland – with the answers.'
'When it comes to social equality, health, quality of life and economic performance, Scotland has too often lagged behind the performance of our near neighbours across Northern Europe – many of them countries of similar size to Scotland.'
She went on: ' This is an unprecedented chance to transform our country for the better. Our employment and social policy proposals – including a revolution in childcare – show what is possible.'
Among the key parts of the massive document is a section detailing the changes needed, the opportunities independence would provide for a Scottish Government to make those changes and the present SNP Government's priorities for action.
The timescale and the process needed for Scotland to make the transition following a 'yes' vote, are outlined. Details of the negotiations and agreements that would be needed are set out. Emphasis is placed on a written constitution and equality and human rights being protected and promoted in a future 'modern democracy.'
Among the priorities of an SNP Scottish Government in an independent Scotland would be:
an expansion of childcare provision to enable more women and parents to work.
a reduction of corporation tax by three percentage points
cutting Air Passenger Duty by 50 percent.
A safe, 'triple-locked pension' to put more money into pensioners' pockets.
basic rate tax allowances and tax credits to rise, at least, in line with inflation.
A change in the way 'green levies' are paid to save families around £70 a year on energy bills.
A fairer welfare system, including a halt to Universal Credit and the abolition of the Bedroom Tax.
Said Alex Salmond: 'We do not seek independence as an end in itself, but rather a means to change Scotland for the better.'
Outside the historic launch there were three sets of demonstrators.
The persistent Anti-ATOS campaign with their Gorilla showing how barbaric they consider the ATOS health care company treats people they assess as job -ready. The group's constant call is that ATOS should be removed as a sponsor of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Football fans 'United 1994′ showing a spirited blue and green 'together' stance. And some totally committed Yes supporters who make a point of showing their devotion by being at all such events.
November 2, 2013 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
Wintertainment is here to cheer us all up during the cold, dark winter. Starting with Fireworks night on Tuesday 5 November, there will be a series of heartwarming events from now till the New Year.
Registration has opened for babies who live in Glasgow and are about to experience their first Christmas. The first 1000 registered will receive special goodies from the City and from St Enoch Centre. Some of them will be invited to meet the Lord Provost – with their parents, of course!
There will be a fun and fund raising Santa Dash of 5k on Sunday 8 December.
Other things include the switch on of the Christmas lights – free but ticketed on Thursday 14 November. Ice skating in George Square – commercial charges. Hogmanay party in the Square and a host of other festive events around the city.
So it is working up to party time! And it is a good idea to create places where people can have a happy time.
But it can also be a distraction. Consider the thousands of people who will stream into town to watch the Christmas lights being switched on. Compare that number with the few who venture into the City Chambers to listen to the Councillors debating important issues.
When those few are so incensed by what the Councillors say and do that they throw down monopoly money and shout at their elected representatives, then something is amiss.
Maybe it is a case of 'give them circuses' in the hope that some unpalatable things can be done while the general public are enjoying the latest attraction.
October 16, 2013 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
For the first time in 40 years SNP lost a by-election in Govan.
Whatever the personal feelings of the team who supported their young candidate, they would have been expected to wait and congratulate the winning, Labour candidate – who took full advantage of his election speech to rub salt into the wounds of his opponents.
But the SNP did not do that. The team was good enough to return to have a group photograph taken at the request of the Editor of this website and smiled for the occasion. But their hearts must have been sore.
There were rumblings at the various polling stations in Govan of less than harmonious relations between the two parties' supporters. It is a sad indictment of the relationship between them that such a situation is allowed to fester and grow.
We should expect that those who are chosen by their political party to lead, are worthy of that leadership.
Increasingly from Westminster to Holyrood to Glasgow City Council, the quality of leadership is short of the expectations of ordinary citizens.
In preparation for the Referendum we would do well to remember that.
October 9, 2013 by Grace Franklin · Leave a Comment
Some say it is too close to call. But the by-election in Govan Ward 5 will, again, be an historic pointer to our future.
The seat is for Glasgow City Council following the death in July of Allison Hunter a former SNP Group Leader in the City Chambers.
There are 14 candidates. Eleven of them have taken the opportunity to submit a photograph and 150 words to this website. Each was invited to say what they'd do first if elected. Their statements are posted here for the 5000 monthly, unique visitors to this website to view.
Govan is an interesting place that used to be its own place. Since last century it has been part of Glasgow. It has a history going back to pre-Christian times.
Politically it has been pragmatic – choosing the best person for the job at the time. Some might call this strategic voting.
In Westminster terms one of its most famous MPs was a Conservative, Sir William Pearce, who died aged 55 in 1888. He is remembered mainly through the Black Man statue of him opposite the Pearce Institute which bears his name.
By 1970 Govan was a long-held Labour stronghold when 22,364 people cast their vote for their MP giving Labour's John Rankin the seat with 60.1% of the vote.
In 1973 SNP's Margo MacDonald famously won Govan's Westminster seat from Labour with 41.5% of the vote – 6360 out of the 15,168 cast with MacDonald being one of four candidates.
In 1988 Jim Sillars gained the seat for SNP from Labour with 48.8% of the vote – 14,677 out of the 30,104 cast. Sillars was one of eight candidates who included Bob Gillespie for Labour and Bernard Ponsonby for the Social and Liberal Democrats.
In 2012 for the Glasgow City Council elections four Councillors were elected.
James Adams (Labour) and Allison Hunter (SNP) were both elected at stage one. Adams with 1727 votes and Hunter with 1450 votes. A different counting system was used where voters had to mark 1 against the candidate of their first choice, 2 against the candidate of their second choice and so on. The others elected on stage 13 of the preference count were Stephen Dornan (Glasgow First) and Fariha Thomas (Labour)
A total of 7221 votes were cast at that Council election in Ward 5 but only 6924 of them were valid. The vast majority of the 297 rejected papers had the figure 1 against more than one candidate.
It would take a brave person to forecast who will win the Govan Ward 5 seat on Glasgow City Council in tomorrow's by-election. It will be useful to see how many of the 23,542 voters choose to cast their vote. Last time, only 30% bothered to go to the poll. Which means that seven out of ten people didn't use their vote. While this is supposed to be a democracy it means that the result is undemocratic because of apathy. So whatever the outcome, it will not be representative of the majority and apathy will have won.


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