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20th session of the UN Chief Executives' Board for Coordination (CEB)'s ICT Network
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IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu greets ITU secretary-General Dr. Hamadoun Touré
MO is hosting the 20th session of the UN Chief Executives' Board for Coordination (CEB)'s ICT Network.
Below is the text of IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu's opening address to the meeting.
SPEECH OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE OPENING OF THE 20th SESSION OF THE CEB'S ICT NETWORK
IMO Headquarters, 16-17 April 2013
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the IMO Headquarters, and to London, and I thank you for giving us the opportunity to host this event.
I know that you started work yesterday afternoon, with a mini-symposium on cloud computing, and that you will finish the week with a meeting of the Management Committee of the UN International Computing Centre. In between, you will be heavily engaged in this 20th meeting of the ICT Network – discussing a wide variety of matters in support of the UN Chief Executives' Board for Coordination (CEB), and its three subsidiary bodies, namely, the High-level Committees on Management and Programmes (HLCM and HCLP) and the UN Development Group (UNDG).
In that context, your work is crucial in helping all of our organizations to deliver our respective mandates and programmes in the most effective and cost efficient manner, to coordinate and share efforts and resources, and to constantly innovate, while also protecting and preserving the UN's accumulated systems, knowledge and data.
Indeed, the HLCM has recently adopted a Strategic Plan that covers all the elements I just mentioned and calls for support from this Network in achieving the set goals. I wish you every success in devising appropriate strategies to address them and, in this, you will have the able leadership, experience and expertise of your Chairman, Dr. Hamadoun Touré, the Secretary-General of ITU.
Information and communication technology (ICT) has long been a catalyst for change. As an intrinsic part of our organizations' delivery mechanisms today, it must continue to drive us towards smarter, greener ways of doing business, changing our work processes and practices, lowering transaction costs, and making us more agile and able to respond to changing requirements from our stakeholders.
You will be addressing these and other significant challenges through your consideration of topics such as the establishment of common support services at field level, ERP inter-operability, improving meeting practices, and system-wide cybersecurity. I have no doubt your recommendations to the CEB structures will be of considerable value and I look forward to reading them.
In closing, I wish you a fruitful series of meetings, I invite you all to an informal reception this evening and I hope you have the opportunity not only to hear about the state of play at IMO in terms of our ICT experiences and challenges, but also to teach us a thing or two!
Thank you.


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quote:Of course u should judge him off of 1 or 2 games. I mean its not like hehas done anything before that. U guys multiply like rabbits
quote:By elite I mean top 3
quote:Is this the only game he has been less than stellar this season?
quote:This season Drew brees is: 1st in yards 1st in touchdowns 2nd in completions 1st in attempts 2nd in Yrds per game 12th in QB Rating and sadly, yes, first in INTs All that with all the offseason bullshite, countless drops from WRs, almost no runnign game for the first half of the season, and without a HC, mentor, and OC coordinator. Yes he fricked up the last two games, but he is still elite, still deserves the money he makes, still breaking records, and is still a future HOFer.
quote:5 ints in such a big game is not something you would expect from him 3 years ago.
quote:Can you really be an elite QB if you are leading the league in INTs? I mean, he has almost as many INTs as Brady, Rodgers and Peyton combined.

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23 Responses to "Abu Dhabi GP Review: Red Bull exploit the rules again, McLaren questioning Perez signing, Prost: French GP unlikely, Webber woeful"
Great post! You definitely got a point when you say rules rewards the ones that violate it.
Re: Renault and fueling numbers.
DC pointed out that something similar had happened to him, when Renault didn't specify enough fuel, and he lost the race. That would be 17-18 years ago, so I guess that this has always been normal operating proceedure for Renault to do this, and not the teams to decide the amount of fuel ?
And on your point above, about the FIA having a prescribed list of those cars whose fuel is to be tested being issued prior to qualifying.
Do you think the FIA will introduce a similar scheme with regard to drivers drug tests ?
See – http://thejudge13.com/2012/11/02/fia-drugs-tests-a-joke-webber/
I believe the UCI had a similar system in place during the Lance Armstrong years …..
i miss the times when the races were won by drivers, fast cars and race strategies, not by finding loopholes on regulations.
"Perez was returning to the track and the regulations say you must to this in a safe manner – that means he had to concede ground to Maldonado and didn't." So why didn't Mark get the same penalty when he made Massa spin by rejoining in an unsafe manner? Mark, even with 21 cars between him and Seb at the start was soundly beaten.
You say: " … the cars required to give a 1 litre sample are prescribed before the qualifying session begins … ".
Absolutely scandalous if true. it negates any purpose the rule might have had, if teams know in advance which car they can underfuel for the final Q3 stint.
Didn't Mike Elliot join Merc back in the summer? I thought he was there already.
…and the irony with Perez is, he gets rewarded with a top drive next season whereas Kobayashi almost certainly loses his seat even though he finished a respectable 6th yesterday and is only a few points behind Perez in the drivers' championship.
Not the first time Macca reward a driver with a top drive although outscored by his team mate (see Kimi!) if Perez is outscored by Kamui at the end of the season. Not that Perez will ever be in the same calibre as Kimi, although I hope to be proven wrong.
i was kinda making two points, one of which you rightly picked up on. The other point was that a decent driver like Kamui is probably gonna lose his seat because he doesn't bring corporate sponsorship money with him.
As a McLaren fan, I hope you're proven wrong as well, although I'm as sceptical as you on that matter.
Wasn't implying that at all. I don't think Kamui's good enough to drive for McLaren, but he is good enough to drive for Sauber (or Force India etc).
If I was McLaren I wouldn't have gone for Perez or Kobayashi, I'd have gone for Kimi (although whether Kimi would want to go to McLaren is another matter entirely).
That's really interesting, I didn't know that. I'd have loved to have seen Kimi back in a top team. I mean, look how good he's done this year in a Lotus!
But McLaren's corporatism probably wouldn't gel with Kimi's "say it like it is" style.
I guess Macca didn't have any better options than Perez. If you combine talent + sponsors he was the best available at this time. The only other kind of similar option would have been Maldonado, but I guess Williams have him tied up.
I see what you mean in the very last paragaph, but it's the same as when 2 teams have the same (non-zero) amount of points – the ones with the most wins, then 2nd places etc are declared ahead. So really, it is fair in this respect
The ideal would be to have some imaginary point system so that the best non-point finisher is rewarded. But if they were doing this then they would be asked why not award points for all teams. And then it gets complicated. So it to avoid all that they decided to have the silly rule they have.
They could change the point system so that even if you came 24th you get one point, and maybe the winner gets 50 points or something. Don't think it would be a good idea though…


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2 OK but there are betterPosted: 19/01/2010This is supposed to be a thriller and have a really good twist. well what annoyed me more than knowing the ending before it happened was that i have seen this movie before. and whats more annoying is that i cant remember the name or find it - someone please let me know what this film was (think it was Derailed and if so watch that move before Deception).Anyway, the film is about Ewan "Obi-Wan" McGregor who is a bored accountant who meets Hugh "Wolverine" Jackman, a man who is more exciting. Jackman intoduces McGregor to a world of sex where men get calls from women for one-night-stands (however these sex scenes are not erotic in the least and are so tame even you teenage kids could watch them and they would think them lame too). Soon McGregor meets a woman on this one-night-stand that he actually fancies and they start a relationship. however things take a bad turn and it turns out that no one is who they seem (i will try and not ruin the plot - but you'll be able to work it out quickly).If Derailed is the movie i think it is, watch that over this. infact watch Basic Instinct and its sequal over this for better twists and plot.
4 So funnyPosted: 17/06/2009I used to watch the original show (showing my age....i watched the repeats honest!) so i was expecting this to be really funny - i wasnt disapppointed. The series never really touched on how Smart became a spy, so it was nice to see him and 99 from the start. it was also nice to see Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson in a comedic movie that suited him (his action ones like Welcome to the Jungle are good but never thought comedy was his thing).You also see Masi (Hiro in the series Heroes) Oka in a role - and i have never seen him before Heroes.The story is about an anaylist called Max Samrt (Carell) who wants to be a spy. he passes the test and is sent on a mission with Agent 99 (Hathaway). Smart bumbles his way into solving the case and how it all unfolds is hilarious. Stamp is a really good villan and Dalip "Great Khali" Singh is a great henchman. There is even a cameo from Bill Murrey. I was in stitches, especially near the end with the swordfish through the window...if you watched it i bet you're smiling now LOL!
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4 Surprisingly good!Posted: 15/04/2009Whenever i think of Liam i think of weaker roles (like Qui Jon in starwars or Love Actually) but never did i think that he could pull of being a hard man! a real bad a$$. seriously, he looks and acts great in this. The story is good too. basically his daughter is taken, and since Liam plays an ex spy, he tracks down the people and beats the hell out of them. great action, acting and story. Its is brill and should be on your shelf!
3 More Bourne than BondPosted: 15/04/2009I watched Casino and thought "Yeah ok, this is how Bond may have started out" by making mistakes and not getting everything right, and that was fine. Then in Solace we see Bond as what he actually is...he is an assassin! he is not supposed to be all nicey-nicey, he is a spy and assassin. always has been.however, Bond is renowned for gadgets...there was none. its more Bourne than Bond. Yes i loved Bourne too but the public love Bond's gadgets.Great action film in its own right, but its time they make it more Bond now. Hopefully - since this is a prequel - he will be allowed so gadgets in the next one and perhaps Q will make an appearence...who knows.In summary: great action film. Not bad but would like it to be more Bond.
3 Bond but not as you know it.Posted: 15/04/2009Wow mixed reviews. thought it only right that i add my two pence worth!Now some comments are about how Bond is not as good at shooting and fighting as the others...well this is a prequel. Bond is learning to be that good so i think that is actually a nice touch!What i did find strange is there was no Q or gadgets. it is very Bourne-esque and not at all like Bond. If this was a film in its own right it would have had rave reviews as it is a good action film.Not a true Bond as he doesnt seduce all the girls, have a bucket full of gadgets and say the words "shaken not stirred" but its a prequel and hopefully he will get there. Craig is pretty good in this too which i was surprised at as i wasnt expecting him to be. all in all not bad - but not the best Bond either.
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But what the complaints don't recognize is that this approach isn't only about self-aggrandizement or a license for punditry (which, actually, didn't appear often on Weigel's "official" blog). It's a response to the straitjacket of "traditional" journalism, which presumes that there is only one way to tell a given story, and that all professional journalists will converge on it. It's a tool to get past false equivalence and he-said/she-said reporting and blandly written, conventional-wisdom-spewing "news analysis" stories, and of saying, "Here is what I, an intelligent, critical observer who has earned your trust (or not) by virtue of my prior work, find to be interesting, newsworthy, and true—and, as important, what I find to be not true." It is one response to the very real editorial failures of political journalism, which too often result in mummified, sterile accounts that fail to inform readers of what is actually at stake. Here's Tkacik again:
From a commercial perspective, "branding" has consistently bestowed its greatest rewards on those capable of projecting a kind of elusive authority that turns consumers' fears, insecurities, aspirations, unarticulated dreams, etc. into healthy profit margins. But a sense of humanity is also a kind of authority. And maybe the best policy for our beaten-down population of journalists just naturally involves letting down the old guard of objectivity and letting go of illusions of unimpeachability. Rather than train journalists to dismiss their own experiences, what if we trained them to use those experiences to help them explain the news to their audience? Allow their humanity to shape their journalism? This isn't some radically profound notion—it only seems that way in the context of the ridiculous zero-sum debate over the relative merits of "straight" news versus the self-absorbed nature of blogs. Maybe there is a way to combine the best of both.
Of course, the existence of this model does not mean that there are no rules (Weigel was right to apologize for some of his comments, and he's now offered futher reflections on what he calls his "hubris"), and it does not mean that the journalist is allowed to be complacent and incurious (here,
Amy Sullivan, a frequent critic of media coverage of conservatives, presents an argument against Weigel on these grounds). Nor does it mean that we all must become persona-cultivating, brand-building bloggers in order to live up to our mission as truth-tellers—there are plenty of political journalists, including some at the Post, who pack insight and discernment into the standard forms.
But it does mean that institutions like the Post have both an opportunity and an obligation to take advantage of what this new model offers—to find a way to, as Tkacik writes, "combine the best of both." Instead, at the first sign of trouble, they cut Weigel loose. And rather than thinking about how it might have made this experiment work—for example, by making clear to readers this was an experiment in a new form, or by providing support from an editor who could help Weigel navigate the shifting terrain—the Post seems determined to draw the wrong conclusions. A point-missing blog post by the paper's ombudsman, Andy Alexander, contained this passage:
"I don't think you need to be a conservative to cover the conservative movement," [managing editor Raju] Narisetti told me late today. "But you do need to be impartial… in your views."
He said that when Weigel was hired, he was vetted in the same way that other prospective Post journalists are screened. He interviewed with a variety of top editors, his writings were reviewed and his references were checked, Narisetti said.
"But we're living in an era when maybe we need to add a level" of inquiry, he said. "It may be in our interests to ask potential reporters: 'In private… have you expressed any opinions that would make it difficult for you to do your job."
Who knows what that remark about being "impartial… in your views" is supposed to mean, or whether it would make any more sense without the ellipses; focus instead on that last line. If there is any reporter anywhere who has not expressed views in private, or on a bar stool, that might make it difficult for him to do his job were they made public—and I doubt that there is—he is barely a sentient human being, let alone a good journalist.


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Finishing months of backed up work in a week didn't convince my English teacher that I should go on the field trip and my time would be better spent in the ISS room crying in front of bullies.
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Ayal Pinkus (Level 5)
Great idea for a story! Loved it. Great conflict to play out; an older woman enjoys the company of a young guy. She knows he steals from him but lets him, figuring he needs it more than she does.Another thing I liked is you downplayed her fear of him not coming back. She's doing it to help Danny.And he confesses, making him a good guy, and we root for him too. She still gives him money, out of her good heart.The thing is, the confession is to confrontational. I think if it ever got played out like that in real life, Danny would run away in fear and embarassment, Agnes yelling behind him "It is okay." What if you let Danny put the money back (thus making him the nice person again), and show us visually that Agnes knows? That way there isn't that confrontational moment and there is dramatic irony as we know Agnes knows but Danny doesn't know. But Danny still did a the right thing, he put the money back.At any length, great short!
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Intriguing title. Makes me want to learn about Agnes.How can Danny be in the bathroom, open the door, and be in Agnes' bedroom? It would make more sense to let Danny use the hallway bathroom. He could still sneak into her bedroom from this location.I don't buy the ending. Danny is too quick to confess and Agnes is too lenient. I was hoping for a few more pages to build the suspense. I was actually hoping that Agnes would poison Danny with the soup.
Bill Sarre (Level 5)
An interesting moral tale but soemthing didn't quite work for me. First, there is nothing to suggest she does know, then I didn't feel this boy would suddenly admit to the theft and then the giving him extra money without any great fuss, when he has just stolen, also jarred.I like the idea of someone facing up to what they have done, admitting this, and I like the fact she doesn't hold it against him, but not so easily.The first scene slug also threw me as we had a bathroom going into a bedroom with sounds from the kitchen. Perhaps could be clarified.All the best.
Brian Howell (Level 5)
Sometimes in these contests you don't need all five pages to tell your story, but in this instance, I think the two extra pages would help a lot. The story feels very much on the surface right now. You hinted at Danny's struggle with taking the money, but I really want to see him feel the pain of that. It seemed too quick for him to reveal that he had already stolen money from her, especially because he's 16. His actions felt more like a 10 year-old's. I do like the subject you tackle here - the kindness of one person instigating change in another.There are some spelling and grammar errors. And the page number formatting isn't quite right... did you write this in Word or some other word processing program? There have been a couple instances when I've had a deadline and have had to write away from my computer and I've had to use Word. Formatting the page numbers takes a lot of care in Word, and it shouldn't matter, but it was the first thing that I noticed, and I know a lot of readers can be finicky. Anyway, nice job; I just think the characters can be expanded a little more.
Brian Wind (Level 5)
This was written and paced pretty well with only one typo that I noticed.The story itself didn't do anything for me though. A kid steals from an old lady and then she realizes it and rewards him with more money, the end. I don't know... There's no moral, or twist or climax to this at all. I didn't find her reaction to having her money stolen to be even remotely believable.The writing is pretty good. The story needs some work. Nice effort & good luck!
Byron Matthews (Level 5)
First impression, it was a good short, nothing complicated just simple and to the point. I did notice one grammar mistake, and there's a few sentences which could use some rework. Your script structure is pretty solid.
Caroline Coxon (Mod Emeritus)
This was a nice story but I felt that there wasn't enough drama in it. You didn't make anything either of Agnes' feelings on discovering the theft or of Danny 's guilt so the resolution became flat. You even had spare pages to do this!If you ramped it up it could develop into a great little screenplay.
Chris Messineo (Founder)
I really liked this a lot. It's a great character study. That moment when she realizes some money is missing, but still gives him the rest is really powerful.But, it does feel a bit like a moment in time and not quite a full story. You craft is good and I hope you take the time to expand this.
Chris Setten (Level 4)
A solid story with a twist ending that was well done although somewhat predictable (I liked it anyway). Not sure why this starts in the bathroom.I thought both the dialogue and the character's actions could have been used more skillfully to draw out the building tension between the two: show Agnes as being more vulnerable, show Danny as desperate and downtrodden. The hook at the beginning with Danny stealing was well conceived and the building of tension through the prayer and Agnes paying Danny the balance of her wallet were well done.
Christina Kishpaugh (Level 3)
It's very sweet but I think Agnes could be more interesting in her reactions to Danny's thievery. She is sweet but that only goes to far on the screen, give her a small attitude to put Danny in his place in a more creative and witty way, that doesn't mean she has to be not be sweet anymore- there are layers to people and we just don't see it here.
Christopher Pedersen Cook (Level 3)
I was puzzled by the ending. It could have gone so many ways, but takes what seems the easisest route. I feel like there's something there that I can't quite pinpoint. It certainly seems a deliberate choice. Agnes is a clever character and I guess she manages to teach Danny a lesson without being mad or mean in any sense. I'll have to re-read it :)
Dan Delgado (Level 5)
Short, sweet, to the point, with characters you care about. This is my favorite so far this month and I gave it an "Excellent".Thank you for entering. Good luck.
David E Harding (Level 2)
This is a sweet little story that shows the good in all of us. It's a very clean, efficient script. I do think that with just a few tweaks, you can make a richer, deeper story. Agnes' dialog is a bit too young for her age. I little old lady would say things like: Are you okay up there, dear? -- Would you like a drink with your soup? -- Oh no, Danny I'll have no such thing, you sit and let's put something warm in you. -- Will you say Grace? -- That's alright, dear. I would also have Agnes pray and ask for Danny to have integrity, honesty, generousity or something that twists the knife of guilt in Danny's gut. Also, let's have Agnes' home a modest one with signs that she is living on a sparce, fixed income. This makes her all the more generous when she gives Danny the money.Other suggestions:- Show Danny's guilt when Agnes leaves the room.- Tell us how she knows she's missing money.- Agnes shouldn't question, "Why not?" It takes away from her generousity. Instead have her insist that he take it. This also makes Danny's 'fessing up all the more powerful.Good start. Keep writing!
David M Troop (Level 5)
Where's the beef?Wait a minute? Did someone just write a script without a twist or surprise ending?Oh, I know. Agnes poisoned the soup, right? No?Okay, Agnes is a counterfeiter and she passed some funny twenties. Nice. No?Agnes is a sweet old lady and wants to help someone who is less fortunate? Really?Okay. If that's the case, you're formatting is excellent. Your craft is very good.And I enjoyed your script right up until nothing happened.Overall, I thought Agnes was too GOOD.
Debra Johnson (Level 3)
I wish you went deeper into Danny and why he needed money and why he needed to steal the money. How does the audience know he just worked for her. This seems like the middle of the story. I suggest expanding the story and it could be very good. Nice job!
Felipe D. Machado (Level 4)
What a nice old lady! He definitely didn't deserve it, but she probably taught him a very good lesson.I was slightly confused by some of the wording in the bedroom, but nothing tha hindered the story. In general it was very well written.I do wish there had been more of a panic moment when Agnes went up to get money. You could have taken some time to show his fear and regret, but it still came through.I also had a funny moment where I thought that whatever Danny was doing was part of Agnes' plan, but that was really just my mind wandering.Thanks for the story. Keep up the good work! =)
Gary Rademan (Level 5)
-- A grandson steals from his grandmother --Good script! Sly.Reminds me of the aunts who send cards to their teenaged nephews and nieces with a note "I've enclosed $10" and then leave it out so the teengers have to call them.Opening scene: Identify Agnes's house in the scene heading. Pans don't rustle, they clang. Don't tell us why he checks the hall. Easy to fix.Story: Pretty sly of grandma to use the prayer as a lesson. Agnes and the boy are too nice to each other. How much fun would this be to watch? Why didn't the grandson steal the $100s? Up the ante.Character: Grandma felt like a real person.
Greg Tonnon (Level 5)
Title - the title is appropriate to the story but "name" titles don't tell us anything about the story or even the genre. Craft - your craft is perfect. Dialogue - the dialogue is good. the characters have distinct voices and they seem natural. Action lines - your action lines are fine. Story - the story is nice and heartwarming.
James Hughes (Level 5)
This has the beginnings of an interesting story of these two people. Within 5 pages, i think you could have developed them some more to give more motivation for both of them. As is, we are left wondering who they are and why they each behave the way they do. I think you could have rounded that out. You have this named after the woman? but she doesn't seem to have a bigger part or focus in the story than the boy does. If your intent is that this is a story about the woman vs. him, then your script would need to convey that to a greater extent.I like them and the situation you have developed. If you can flesh this out some more, I think it can be a really good and easy to shoot short.
JeanPierre Chapoteau (Moderator)
Aw... It was sweet.I wish Agnes didn't know he stole the money. I think that would have made her cuter 'cause she's so naive. I didn't really think there was much of a story here though. I wish there was more. I'm glad she didn't kill him with the soup (Which I originally thought was going to happen) but the story lacked a middle. Just a setup and an ending. Just add more. Like reveal to us why Danny feels the need to steal from Agnes.
Jem Rowe (Level 4)
Hmmm, I have mixed feelings over this script.Firstly, and most importantly, it's written very clearly. I don't think you need any changes to your writing style.At the end of the script, I'm not quite sure how to feel about Danny, whilst he seems remorseful, he doesn't seem all that thankful either.I can't see how the prayer is all that relevent to the story, unless you're implying that it's her Christianity that allows her to be so forgiving and that Danny'll come back again to learn about God, if this is the case then I find myself in a demographic unable to be fully engaged by the script. Just know that, this being the case, your script may be less accesable and meaningful to certain audiences."Good". Well Done :)
Keith Yount (Level 2)
I enjoyed the descriptions of Agnes and Danny. I got lost just a bit from the bathroom to the bedroom sene and when Danny was taking the money from Agnes purse. I think the action description needs to be more percise. Also in the kitchen with soup and the coke taking. The action seemed confussing but fixable.
Khamanna Iskandarova (Level 5)
It's well written, I think. Easy to follow and understand. The thing is - I don't know what Danny needs the money for. Thus, Agnes giving him the money is not justified for me. Danny - the way I perceive him - he's just a thief, I don't think he needs that money for anything important. I know you want to show his remorse but just by seeing his remorse we don't know if he's going to repeat what he's done. The question - what he needs the money for - should be answered, I think. I'm curious what the others think, I'll be sure to check on it - I think this question will be on everyone's (almost) mind.Still a good short I think. I really felt his remorse.
Kirk White (Level 5)
solid story...well written...a bit on the nose near the end and a little contrived. I wanted something different in the resolution: a lesson, a change, something. I can see this easily being filmed and with the proper cast and music, it will be quite touching...but something is missing from the ending for my personal tastes; not really sure what, but I was looking for an unexpected resolution.giving a good.
Kisha King (Level 4)
I really like this story. It has a nice pace and a beginning, middle and end. To me the best part of this story is that it is an emotional rollercoaster. KUDOS
KP Mackie (Level 5)
An unexpected ending, with a moral of sorts. Agnes discovering her missing money, yet deciding to give the teenager another 40 dollars, is an unusual idea. Seems like her comment, though, for Danny to take the money and "come back soon for some more soup" doesn't address the obvious. Especially since Danny keeps the hundred dollars and takes off, leaving Agnes "with a satisfied smile on her face." But perhaps the unexpected is the point... The opening description is a little confusing. Danny's in the bathroom, but he opens a door into the bedroom? Took a second read to decipher so might want to tweak a little.
Kyle Patrick Johnson (Level 5)
This is a nice little story about a moment of grace.The first paragraph was a bit more confusing than it had to be. Although set in a bathroom, the second sentence has Danny already opening a door into a bedroom. My first reaction was: "Why start the movie in a bathroom if the character is only there in order to be in the bedroom. Why not start in the bedroom?" It's the old get-in-late mantra. The description of the bathroom even hints at its unnecessariness: "Small and tidy." It seems to be a throwaway description for a throwaway set. And then you're stuck describing Agnes' bedroom during a scene that is set in the bathroom. For clarity's sake, I suggest starting in the bedroom. You can always hint at Danny's being in the bathroom later, or, have him dash into the bathroom to flush the toilet, making it sound as if he's "almost done!"I liked the give-and-take regarding the theft, but I thought Agnes lacked motivation for her actions. She's clearly taking the Christian route to forgiveness, but her character of the giving victim was already exceptionally portrayed in Les Miserables by the priest. I think I needed some additional information about Agnes' character that would make her extra special, set apart from Hugo's classic cleric. Agnes feels satisfaction (why, I'm not sure), but Danny's side of the story goes unfulfilled. Does he continue to feel regret? Does he change? Does he give the money away to someone else? Does he steel his heart and refuse repentence?With a rewrite, this story could be excellent!
Margaret Ricke (Level 5)
The title's okay, but doesn't give me much information. The title page is not page one of your script. The first page of the script is page one, not page two.I'm thinking you should pluralize "body" the same as "souls." I would have liked it if he gave her an attempt at a hug at the end - one that said he wasn't used to being thankful for people like her. This was good, though.Nice work.
Martin Jensen (Level 5)
This was a nice scene. It felt like it could easily be part of something longer. I like how you let us judge Danny at the beginning, but then Agnes reveals that he needs money. Very good.
Michael Hughes (Level 4)
I thought this was well written. Alot of story told through the visuals with simple dialog. I would have liked to have understood the relationship between the two characters. "I can't take it Grandma" or "I can't take it Mrs. Johnson" would have explained the relationship and would have an impact on Agnes's actions. (Was she helping a neighbor or family?) A couple of minor things that bothered me... you wrote "all one hundred dollars, or so." but you were quite specific about how much he stole and how much more she gave, so no need to be vague. Also you wrote that Agnes had a "satisfied smile" and I wasn't sure whether to interpret that as "happy she helped" or "happy she made Danny feel guilty." I assumed the former, but it I could have misread.Very good, thanks.
Mike Senkpiel (Level 4)
This is a nice story.There were a few typos and I find it odd when folks don't use the full five pages to develop characters. I think this space could have been used to make me like Danny more (and Agnes for that matter).But with that said, I thought this script conveyed your intent.
MJ Hermanny (Level 5)
This is nicely written and Agnes really comes to life.The relationship between them is unclear so I was unsure why Agnes was so pleased at the end or what the moral is.This was an extremely familiar script to me for some reason and I knew the ending so there was no surprise for me.What are yard clippings?
Nathan Goldman (Level 4)
It was interesting. I liked the way we had to read to get the pieces of the evidence to try to construct what was going on in the story, in Danny's head, and in Agnes's head. I'm not sure I "got" it. I am left with the pieces of a puzzle that the writer thought I was smart enough to unravel without being spoon-fed. I really liked it. It was generally well written and "cinematic" in the best scene of the word. I hope "Agnes" goes far in the competition.
Paul De Vrijer (Level 5)
Title:Bit too simple. Maybe it has more of a connection than just a name.Pg 1:Very good opening. Atmospheric. Instantly set. Characters clear.Pg 2:Cool focus on the character actions. Very smooth here. Page reads like a whisper.Pg 3:He reveals it a bit too quickly. I would like it to linger a bit here. Being trapped and all. Sap the drama from that.Short. Nice going. Really personal and well written. Did feel like your action lines could use some better visuals. Sometimes too descriptive, like its a chore. Specially at the end there. And why not drain the drama a bit longer. You got more time. It's okay if it is shorter than 5 pages, but I think you could have gotten more from this.
Reginald McGhee (Level 0)
The opening scene is good; the action lines are lean and clean. Your sentences can be tighten up a bit. No formatting errors I encountered. The sentence, "He forces a smile, grabs a Coke and then and sits down at the already set table" has a minor spelling error and it can be tightened up a bit. "He forces a smile, grabs a Coke, sits at the set table," is better. I like the suspense Danny was doing, trying to steal money from a woman's house.So the story is about a thief who is invited to dinner, and the Christian offers him more money, but he tries to reject the offer, since he stole money from the woman, but then he stuffs the money in his pockets in satisfaction and leaves. There's not enough story here. I like the conflict where the man was guilty for stealing cash, but the ending felt flat to me. I think the story can be stronger if she reacted differently than just handing money to the thief. I understand the title, "Agnes," but she is a bit passive. Danny is the one who drives the story forward by stealing and trying to reject cash. I wish you good luck with this story.
Rick Hansberry (Moderator)
Interesting piece. I thought there be some indication of how long this has been going on but, as it was, there was plenty to like here. I would have preferred a bit more description of Agnes in those silent moments across from Danny when she knew the money was gone. There was an opportunity for some real drama without dialogue. Curious that you chose the title of "Agnes" since I left the script wanting to know more about Danny. Clearly she's lonely and affectionate towards the boy but why? How does she know he needs the money? This could be amplified outside of the contest and make a very compelling short film. I hope you pursue it. Nice work.
Robert Newcomer (Level 4)
This was a simple, satisfying tale that would almost film itself in a snap. I liked your descriptive passages. Nice work.If I were to suggest anything, I would clarify what is the relationship between Agnes and Danny. Just a line or two of dialogue, so we know. Grandchild, hired help, the kid next door?This is not mandatory, and I even suspect you might have left it vague on purpose, but I think it would help to put a more definitive spin on her charity. Otherwise, we bring our own assumptions into the story, and they might not align with what you are trying to say with this piece.I would also give Danny a line of dialogue when he pulls out the cash he has stolen. You description is adequate, but complete silence does not feel like a natural reaction there. It plays oddly.Very good.
Sally Meyer (Moderator)
Awww this was so sweet. I love Agnes. She's so adorable. The story is really sweet and I liked the message.
Shaun Bragg (Level 4)
Kids like this one makes mistakes like this on a daily basis and something just as simple as what Agnes did is somewhat of a eye-opening to this kids life. That's why I can relate to this story because I have made some of those bad decisions just like this kid. The structure and dialouge here was spot on. Keep up the good work.
Shedric Bragg (Level 3)
Some of the descriptions here are pretty good here. There wasn't much going here as much as a story goes however what took place was a good act. Agnes was a really good and kind hearted person and Danny is a teen who had access to money. There were a few grammar errors.
Tim Westland (Moderator)
THe moment when Danny pulls the money out is well done. I do wish there was more to this story, though. It ends with a bit of a whimper.
Trent Carroll (Level 4)
I've got to be honest with this review.I'm offended by how forced this script felt to me. It's as if you want to fake an emotional moment in order to get the script to be well liked. I'm not falling into the trap. I didn't like the script and I am not heartless because I didn't like it.Let's start with the basics. When introducing a character, only the age should be in the parenthesis. Also, there's an apostrophe before fridge. That doesn't even make sense. You also use commas you shouldn't and used an extra "and" for no reason.Your writing is also wordy when it shouldn't be. Just an example, "She gives Danny's hand a squeeze" should be "She squeezes Danny's hand". Writing like that makes you seem insecure with your words. There's also things you say that don't make sense. "She sits down and puts the pot off to the side." You never said she brought the pot with her when she sat down. Is the seat directly in front of the stove? Why would it be there? Also, why would she carry the pot with her as she sat down instead of putting the pot down first?Danny also says, "I just remembered I have a big test" when we all already know he is trying to rush out before this moment. Agnes knows this, Danny knows she knows this, so why would he say "I just remembered"? Not to mention the writing was dry and the conflict is just a forced emotional moment that has absolutely no impact because it goes down like this: A boy helps out an old lady but steals money from her, she offers him money afterwards, he admits to taking the money, and she says to take the extra money as well. Isn't that swell? gagYou've got a poor from me. Work on making more interesting characters. The conflict will follow.
Comments Made After the Contest
Austin Bennett (Level 4) ~ 2/1/2012 1:49 AM
Thanks for the reviews, even if they were so diverse. I usually don't call people out but since Trent was the only one who hated it so much I wanted to say that everyone else liked it. I'm going to go with my more positive reviews. Okay?Its hard to write here on my phone so I will say that I wanted to show Danny's second thinking himself. He starts in the bathroom, sees the purse. I showed him crossing the threshold into doing a bad deed... him going into the bedroom is his inciting incident.It made sense to me.
Dan Delgado (Level 5) ~ 2/1/2012 2:34 AM
Really nice story. Told with a lot of heart and believable characters.
JeanPierre Chapoteau (Moderator) ~ 2/1/2012 11:20 AM
Austin you have to remember that new people are always what they like to call "honest". Meaning their not good with their words and say the cruelest things in their reviews. If he sticks around, he'll get better. They all do. I know I was just as "honest" as he was when I first started out here, but then I realized my harsh reviews could be said in a completely different manner and still get my point across. Don't be bummed out. You're still a good writer. Keep writing.
Chris Messineo (Founder) ~ 4/12/2012 9:19 AM
I think the rewrite is a definite improvement. I really like the relationship between these two. There is a lot of subtext and good actors will have fun with that. I think it will make a great film and I wish you the best of luck with it.


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Sprouting Questions
I bought a sprouter a few months ago and so far only tried mung beans. I am having an issue before they grow full size they start looking rusty. What am I doing wrong. Also wondering what other things you sprout and if the techniques are different. I have quinoa will it sprout?
Mung beans are the exception to the rule when it comes to sprouts.
Are you using an acidified water solution for soaking and rinsing your sprouts? Mix 1 t. citric acid in 1 quart of water. This aids in retarding spoilage by bacterial growth and also helps prevent discoloration.
You may be letting them sprout too long. In order to get the long sprout "tails" associated with mung bean sprouts, you need to sprout them under pressure, such as under a plate, rather then in a normal sprouter. If you don't use the pressure method they won't get as long. They also taste better, are thicker and more juicy, when sprouted under pressure.
Be sure to grow them away from light because light tends to make them tougher - more woody. Try rinsing them more frequently using COLD water, and rinse them for at least one minute. This is especially helpful if the ambient temperature is above 70-degrees F. When you are done with the 1-minute rinse, rinse them with citric acid water. In warm weather they should be done in 3-4 days, and up to 6 days in cool weather.
It's a method I learned in the 1990's reading "The Sprouting Book" by the "guru" of sprouting and raw foods - Ann Wigmore. You can check her web site (Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute) and her books can be found at many libraries. Great information!
A plate, which sits inside the container, is used to weigh down the sprouts. Often a brick, or other weight, is placed on the plate and the pressure forces the sprouts to grow thicker and more juicy. You can still do mung beans, just don't expect them to be like what you see commercially. Commercial mung beans are done entirely differently than what we do at home.
I've included a link below to the Sprout People (one of my favorite go-to sites for sprouting information) where they do a smaller version in an Easy Sprouter. BTW, of all the sprouters I've used for the last 30+ years, Easy Sprouters are my favorite and I always have a number of them in use.
e-How has a how-to on "How to Grow Straight Bean Sprouts" that includes the plate method: http://www.ehow.com/how_7308827_grow-straight-bean-sprouts.html
You may also notice Wigmore, Sprout People, e-How, and most other sources do NOT suggest the use of acidified water. This is something I've learned while studying the subject of sprouting in order to aid in better sprouting, to help prevent spoilage, and reduce the potential for bacteria growth. Be healthy, and be safe, when it comes to sprouts! Be sure to sanitize your sprouter between use.
Here is a link that might be useful: Sprout People - Mung Bean Sprouts
Thank you for your help I am trying quinoa at the moment and once I figure out how to put even pressure on the mung beans I will try again. You are right I did notice that others don't use the acidified water. Will lemon juice work or do I have to buy citric acid powder. The link was helpful too re lighting.
Lemon juice is only one sixth (1/6) as effective as ascorbic acid powder or citric acid powder. It takes 1-cup (bottled) lemon juice to 1-quart water, so citric acid powder is pretty cost effective. I make up a gallon jug of acidified water at a time.
I use this same acidified water as a pre-treatment for foods I dehydrate - for the same reason - to prevent bacteria growth. I also use the acidified water for soaking/rinsing wheat for sprouting and growing into wheatgrass for juicing, and it's an ingredient in (non-edible) Fizzy Bath Bombs we make for Christmas baskets each year, so I purchase citric acid powder in bulk (8-10 pounds). A 4-5 ounce container will last most people a long time for infrequent use.
If you have a container of "Fruit Fresh" you can use it since it's a mix of ascorbic acid and citric acid. At the end of canning season last summer I bought a number of containers of Fruit Fresh at a reduced price (5-oz. containers for $2.99, reg. $4.99) to add to my stash.
You might also like sprouting lentils. I make all kinds of things with sprouted lentils - lentil tacos, Lentil Granola Bars, Sprouted Lentil-Oat Waffles, dehydrate them for "instant" lentils (just soak them in hot water to rehydrate or they will cook quickly in hot water) or season sprouted lentils with Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend and dehydrate them for a snack food, add sprouted lentils to salads and stir-fry, to mention a few ways to use them.
the lentils we get here are split not sure if they would sprout. I am hoping the quinoa sprouts hubby doesn't like it cooked. So I have a now what thing going on. It has been 24 hours and no sign of life yet. I think I have fruit fresh I will try that. I also have red rice that I might try. Time to spread my wings.


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I have been checking out all the entries received so far into our CG Whiz competition, and it's been a lot of fun watching all the work submitted. Thanks to everyone who has entered so far.
We have also had lots of questions into our email@example.com inbox and I wanted to address some of them here:
Are there any categories in this competition?
No, there are no categories in this competition. We will be judging each entry on its own merit, whether it is focused on VFX, Character Animation, Games or anything else. What we are looking for is fresh talent, as yet unrecognised.
Does the top prize include cost of relocation?
I am afraid the answer to that one is no. Whoever wins the competition will need to pay for their own relocation costs to study with us. However, the good news is that this year, we are happy to have the winner study with us either in London or Los Angeles.
I have done some professional work, can I enter the competition?
If you have done any professional CG work, then you cannot enter the competition. We want to give all aspiring artists an equal chance to win and it would not be fair to include people who have already been lucky enough to get exposure in the industry. We do run many other competitions through out the year that can be entered by professionals, so keep and eye out on our blog for the next one.
Will you be checking to see if entries are from professionals?
Yes, we will.
You can check out all the entries received so far on our our many social media channels – Youtube, Facebook, Twitter or Vimeo.
To enter the competition, just follow the instructions outlined here.
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The most dangerous places for homeowners are beaches and seemingly sleepy southern towns, according to the FBI. In an annual report, the FBI publishes the metropolitan areas with the highest property crime rate, and homeowners should take note.
According to the FBI, property crime includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. "The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims," the organization states, so this is not a measure of overall crime rates.
LiveWatch looked at the highest property crime rates to determine the top five most dangerous areas for homeowners. The areas, all south of the Mason-Dixon line, appear on the top ten list for 2010 as well. Columbus, Ga., dropped from number one to number five, while Myrtle Beach moved up just one place in 2011.
Each area has its property crime per 100,000 residents listed first; all are over the national average. Are any of these areas or statistics a surprise? If you're a homeowner in one of these places, comment about your experience with safety.
1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: 5,590.1
- Population: 272,427
- Total property crimes: 15,229
This tourist destination attracts 14 million visitors in the spring and summer, but still maintains the highest property crime rate in the country. Myrtle Beach's violent crime rate is a whopping 178% higher than the rate for all of South Carolina
2. Macon, Georgia: 5,518.6
- Population: 235,351
- Total property crimes: 12,988
Macon, GA is the first of two Georgia MSAs to make the list. Including Bibb, Crawford, Jones, Monroe and Twiggs Counties, Macon has a property crime rate of 5,518.6. The median household income in the city is $36,888 and over 24.1% of the population is below the poverty line, a probable influence on the high rate of theft.
3. Hot Springs, Arkansas: 5,487.3
- Population: 96,750
- Total property crimes: 5,309
Hot Springs' property crime rate is 113% higher than Arkansas' total property crime rate, a statistic somewhat correlated with a median income that's 19% lower than the state median. The area is famous as former president Bill Clinton's birthplace and for its hot springs, which continue to bring in tourists to spas, but the crime rate continues to hover in the top national crime lists.
4. Fayetteville, North Carolina: 5,458.3
- Population: 371,029
- Total property crimes: 20,252
With a property crime rate of 5,458.3, the Fayetteville, NC area, which includes Cumberland and Hoke Counties, started off the 2010 list as the best of the worst. The area is best known as the home of Fort Bragg, a major US Army base, and the Pope Army Air Field, both located in the city of Fayetteville. In 2008 the city was declared "The World's First Sanctuary for Military Families" and TIME magazine declared it "America's Most Pro-Military Town."
5. Columbus, Georgia: 5,280.5
- Population: 298,305
- Total property crimes: 15,752
Columbus rounds out the top five most dangerous places with a property crime rate that's 78% higher than the rest of Georgia. The metropolitan area has a median income of $39,500, 17% lower than the state's median income.
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So I am a MAJOR fan of LMFAO, but they never come where I live, and when this came up, I was like WOAH, it's like the 2nd best thing from a concert. If I actually won this, I think I'd die because LMFAO is just so amazing and I am just a HUGE HUGE fan of both of them. I hope I win, but odds are I'll lose, but it's still a try. (:
If my friends had to describe me shortly, I'm sure they would say that I love LMFAO. And all of them know that RedFoo is the love of my life. Sometimes maybe I mention him too much, so hereby I wanna message Sorry For Party Rocking for them ;)
So back to my "story"..But I live in hungary and I have no chance to see LMFAO live - they don't come here and I can't go abroad.
It would be my dream come true to get this Ice Scraper signed by Foo..If I am the lucky winner I will cry because of my happiness and I will tell the world! I think I will be the happiest girl on earth! (:
Thank you for reading my long comment..I did my best to get this awesome gift. And I hope I proved that I really love him.
And sorry if I used bad English, but I had to write this...I've become so excited when I saw this! I just couldn't believe that I have a chance to get Foo's signature!
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Flexibility in use of '360° of Learning'
The pairings illustrated here are simple ways to emphasize the '360°' theme. It is also permissible, especially in promoting individual programs or initiatives that demonstrate the theme in action, to decouple "360° of Learning" from the Primary Identity Mark and highlight the phrase separately, elsewhere within the piece. In such a usage, use of the Gotham Bold typestyle with freehand "of" is recommended, or the use of the casual circle 360° logo.
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While the seal above is used as a symbol of integrity and ceremony, the UWGB Mark would be used when familiarity and community are to be recognized. It is meant for an internal audience, and should not be used for outside communications without the full official University Logo.
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A recent trip out Lake Rerewhakaaitu was well worth the effort as there were a few changes to the landscape and plenty of fish. The main change was that the lake level is almost back to a normal level, meaning that access to all of the fishing spots is relatively easy. The beach at the domain entrance to the lake is bigger than it has been for a while and casting over the weed bed and to the outside of the end of the reed bed is a breeze, even for the most novice flingers of the fly.
There seemed to be plenty of chunky rainbows at the right hand end of the beach, though some were a little dark in colour, while others could be seen feeding readily off the surface. The black woolly bugger seems to be the best fly to use in this lake, though a black woolly worm is a close second. Other flies that have caught fish in this lake are the olive woolly bugger and the green orbit, though both of these flies need to be retrieved fairly quickly and erratically to get any response.
The new jetty at the RDC Camp on Brett Road is a major improvement and allows anglers access to the deeper water where quite a few fish seem to be holding at the moment. More than enough fish to tempt anglers are spawning to the right of the DoC Camp on Brett Road as well as fish feeding off the surface so there are plenty of opportunities for anglers on this lake. I presume that there are fish spawning on the reef at Gumboot Point as well, though I haven't been there.
Lake Okaro was a bit of a disappointment as few fish have been caught from the boat ramp or the stream mouth over the past few days. A decent drop of rain may be all that is needed to bring more fish in again but it is always worthwhile visiting this lake, even if it is just to walk around it on the superb walking track.
Some very good conditioned, large rainbows have been caught trolling, harling and from the shore, from Lake Rotoma. Some areas are closed to shore based fishing and those areas are also closed out to the 200 metre mark but there are plenty of places where fish are moving in close and feeding over the weed beds where anglers can legally get at them.
Downstream of the control gates on the Kaituna River, the fishing continues to be slow. The constant flow through the gates is probably not helping to bring fresh fish in, though there are quite a few in the closed area above the gates.
The predominantly westerly wind over the past week has made fly fishing a challenge at the boat ramp at Kennedys Bay on Lake Rotoehu, but those who have persevered have had success. A change of wind direction and speed should see the water out from the boat ramp clear, so the use of a floating or slow sinking line and a grey ghost or silver dorothy fly should get results.
Spin fishing can also be very successful in this area when using penny spoons, veltics and the green lightning bolt turbo. Just remember, whether using a fly or spinner, to keep your lure in the water as long as you can before pulling it out to cast again as the fish here can be very close to your casting point.
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Scientific name | Cercopithecus neglectus |
Class | Mammal |
Length | 20-23 inches (50-58 cm) |
Height | 23-31 inches (58-78 cm) |
Weight | 15-18 pounds (7.8-8.1 kg) |
Life span | 20-26 years |
Gestation | 168-187 days |
Number of young at birth | 1 at a time |
Age of maturity | 5-6 years |
Conservation status | Low concern |
Where they live
de Brazza's monkeys live primarily in Central and Eastern Africa in various habitats including rain forests, swamp forests, bamboo forests and dry mountain forests.
A simple supper
These monkeys usually eat seeds and fruits. At the zoo, they dine on commercial primate biscuits and vegetables.
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de Brazza's monkeys are covered with brown fur with a whitish upper-lip and white chin fur. They also have a thin, white thigh stripe and a ginger-colored brow.
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de Brazza's monkeys typically live in troops of one male, one or more females and their young. Sometimes they will live in a smaller group of one male and one female. They will forage for food in the early morning and evening.
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These mark their territory with saliva and scent, but they would rather avoid than challenge an intruder. If another monkey species approaches their territory, the whole troop may force the intruders from their territory. They use deep, booming calls to communicate.
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de Brazza's monkeys breed throughout the year. Usually a single infant is born, but twins can occur on rare occasions. Infants are covered with light brown hair. They cling to their mother's stomach for security and protection from predators such as leopards, eagles, pythons and other primates.
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Mark Steyn really doesn't like Chuck Hagel, and wrote a column mocking the former Nebraska senator's just slightly less than successful hearing. That's all well and good. Hagel didn't do himself any favors with his miserable performance on Thursday, and he appeared woefully, and bizarrely, unprepared to answer questions that anyone with a high school education knew were going to be asked. It wasn't exactly unexpected that he was going to be grilled on Israel and Iran, and it is disconcerting he was so stumped and bewildered by the questions being asked (many of which were themselves quite stupid).
I don't intend to carry any water for Hagel as it seems clear to pretty much everyone that he came across like a buffoon and that he placed his confirmation, which had been very likely, in gave danger. If you can't face down Lindsey Graham, you're not very likely to be successful in running one of the world's largest, most expensive, most wasteful, and least accountable bureaucracies.
But Steyn's indictment of Hagel included some very odd ideas about Iran and the concept of deterrence, ideas that suggest a near-total ignorance of America's experience confronting the Soviet Union during the Cold War:
Despite official denials, many of us had long suspected that, lacking any stomach for preventing a nuclear Tehran, Washington would settle for "containing" them. Hagel has been a containment man for years: It worked with the Soviets, so why not with apocalyptic ayatollahs? As he said in a 2007 speech, "The core tenets of George Kennan's 'The Long Telegram' and the strategy of containment remain relevant today." Recent history of pre-nuclear Iran — authorizing successful mob hits on Salman Rushdie's publishers and translators, bombing Jewish community centers in Buenos Aires, seeding client regimes in Lebanon and Gaza — suggests that these are fellows disinclined to be "contained" even at the best of times. But, even if Iran can be "contained" from nuking Tel Aviv, how do you "contain" Iran's exercise of its nuclear status to advance its interests more discreetly, or "contain" the mullahs' generosity to states and non-state actors less squeamish about using the technology? How do you "contain" a nuclear Iran from de facto control of Gulf oil, including setting the price and determining the customers?
Ok so there's a fair amount to digest there, but as best as I can tell Steyn makes three very specific arguments about why the "apocalyptic ayatollahs" running Iran cannot be contained
- They assassinate people who promote views with which they disagree (such as Salman Rushdie's translators)
- They engage in state acts of terrorism (such as the bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires)
- They support and work to encourage the creation of client regimes
Now as someone who has studied the Soviet Union, those sound pretty familiar. In case we forgot, the Soviets were hardly above assassinating people with whom they disagreed, they were actually instrumental in the development of terrorism as a form of contemporary statecraft, and I'm not sure how Mark Steyn would interpret that little historical episode known as "the Cold War" but some people certainly thought that the Soviets dabbled, from time to time, in spreading their ideology and fostering the creation of new communist regimes. After all the communist slogan wasn't about "the Proletarians of Eastern Europe" or "Proletarians of countries that are nearby" but "Proletarians of all countries." The Soviets took the "spreading socialism" thing pretty damn seriously as did the United States, which, in case Steyn has forgotten, spent trillions of taxpayer dollars to prevent and combat the creation of Soviet client regimes.
So the Soviet Union, which is the most recognizable example of a bad-but-rational actor, a country that could be and was contained by the United States, engaged in all of the practices which Steyn uses as "proof" that the Iranians are delusional maniacs. The Soviets killed people (a lot of people!) who held opinions contrary to communist dogma. Indeed in the annals of Soviet crimes "spectacular assassinations of high profile dissidents" is pretty far down the list, after things like "attempted genocide" and "mass murder via starvation." The Soviets also not only engaged in terrorism, they were one of the driving forces behind its emergence as a major factor in world politics (many of Steyn's fellow National Review writers have made this very same argument). And the Soviets, of course, successfully spread their ideology and cultivated client regimes in every continent of the world. They did all of this while still refraining from the use of nuclear weapons and while ultimately being contained and defeated by the United States and its allies.
Is it possible that the Iranians are, as Steyn alleges, a bunch of death-hungry lunatics who will, should they ever actually acquire them, use nuclear weapons not merely to defend their country from outside intervention but to precipitate a nuclear holocaust? Yes. Almost anything is possible. But in order to believe that the Iranians are fundamentally different from any other country that has acquired nuclear weapons (including the Stalinist Soviet Union and Maoist China) I would need to see some pretty conclusive proof, not the half-assed list that Steyn has assembled. In fact, come to think of it, the United States meets Steyn's criteria for irrationality. It kills people, it supports terrorist groups, and it is, perfectly understandably, interested in fostering the creation of friendly regimes. That doesn't make the United States irrational, it just means that the United States, like virtually every other state in the world, does a lot of nasty things behind the scenes.
I'd actually be very interested in reading an argument for why the Iranians are fundamentally different from the Soviets, but most conservatives, like Steyn, just present a laundry list of complaints that are also directly applicable to the Soviet Union. Before starting yet another war in the Middle East, it would be nice if we could try and remember the success of the strategy of containment, one of the most competently executed grand strategies in history.


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