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April 28, 2006 6:42 PM PDT
Sony playing a Cheap Trick on musicians?
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Filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in New York, the suit claims Sony should pay its musicians more as part of a contract the company has allegedly failed to live up to, according to reports published on the Web sites of Forbes and Billboard magazines.
The bands, which were at the height of their popularity more than 20 years ago, claim in their suit that they're entitled to half of the profits from online sales at sites such as iTunes and Napster, Forbes reported.
Right now the bands receive only 4.5 cents on every 99 cent sale of one of their songs, the suit claims.
Neither Sony representatives nor managers for the bands could be reached for comment Friday evening.
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- Profit Margin
- So the bands recieve 4.5 cents for every 99 cent song, but what is the label profit margin? 99 cents would be the retail price, what would make the article informative would be the wholesale price and the label profit margin and not the bands cut compared to the retail price.
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- 67 Cents
- Apple pays the labels at least 67 cents out of the 99 cents it sells the music files for. Most online music services pay around the same amount too.
Now, for artists to only get paid 4.5 cents it's outrageous. There's no physical product expense to cover here. This is pure profit. It's not like the labels have been spending millions of dollars to promote these artists. So, where is the justification for such a low margin.
Now, this sounds close enough for what artists get paid when their song is played over the radio. But, that's different because the artist gets paid every time the song it's played and weather 5 or 500,000 listeners are tuning in. It would be nice if artists would get paid by the amount of listeners. But, you know then radio stations would start playing with the real numbers.
Downloading files it's different because there's a transaction every single time the song is downloaded and the labels are getting paid as much, if not more. as if a physical cd had been sold. But, without spending a cent on anything.
Thieves. One more reason to delay my purchase of a Sony PSP. But, I'm sure Sony's not the only one doing these. Most labels have been taking advantage "gouging" artists since music became "the music business."
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- Wholesale, Distribution, as well as marketing...
- The music business is slowly eroding, maybe because of all of the stealing that has gone on before.
Getting publishing rights and creative rights to one's music allows him/her to distribute the 99 cents. With 50% going to publishing the creative person is supposed to get the other 50%.
Sounds like a win for the musicians here if it goes through according to the law.
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- Yes this article needs an update
- Basically the bands say that there are extra, costs like for CD breakage etc., being used for this digital mediaum; that don't need to be there.
But when you sign your music rights away to a record service what would they expect? it's been going on since the Beatles.
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- Digital Download-only reissues
- Sony further screws artists such as Cheap trick and Mott The Hoople by reissuing a couple of their remastered albums as digital downloads only! Aaargh!
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- First Payola, Now This
- What is it with Sony these days? They got nailed by Spitzer for payola, then the rootkit debacle, now this. Their products aren't even technologically superior, to justify their bad behavior. If your're going to be a crook, at least be a smart crook.
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- Some details
- From MacWorld UK
http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=14495
At issue is the way Sony accounts for such sales.
Rather than paying artists approximately 30 cents of the 70
cents it receives for digital downloads (after deducting payments
to music publishers), the suit alleges that Sony Music treats each
download as a sale of a physical CD or cassette tape, only paying
on 85 per cent of such "sales" (due to a fiction that there is
breakage of product), deducting a further 20 per cent fee for
container/packaging charges associated with the digital
downloads (although there are none), and reducing its payments
by a further 50 per cent "audiofile" deduction, yielding a
payment to the Sony Music recording artists of approximately 4
1/2 cents per digital download.
After the light slap on the wrist Sony got from the rootkit class
action, why wouldn't they?
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- That still blows me away....
- Sony is becoming the new Microsoft. I still can't believe they got off so lightly for the rootkit fiasco. They will never learn. They'll just find a "legal" means of doing what they wanted to do (think congressional lobbyist). If it doesn't seriously hurt their bottom line, they simply won't learn a thing.
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- How else can they pay for Micheal's catalogue?
- Sony and the rest of the monopolistic corporations such as BMG, Time Warner all will continue to cheat musicians and artists to drive up their obviously dwindling profits.
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- Interesting
- Interestingly, in May '04 Eliot Spitzer Attorney General New York State, Fined the Big Four for failing to pay a minimum of USD$100 million in back royalties to noted recording Artists, like Madonna, David Bowie etc! Strangely the majority of whom they had current addresses for and were able to charge a minimum of $50K each to attend the function, to be inducted into RIAA sponsored Rock Hall of Fame(Sex Pistols web site has the comments about that form of ha! ha! embezzlement!)
Anyway, the big 4 signed under their corporate seals, they gave various strenuous legal undertakings to be followed at all times! These large cleared funds plus interest could be easily tapped for nefarious illegal deeds like payola, outright bribery and any other questionable legal activity, rather than use any corporate funds or profits which could be subject to external scrutiny!
The other interesting aspect, is the double standard the record companies say to the artists on one hand and what the contract with Apple Computer says!
At last check, when pushing for variable fees up to $2-79 new releases to discount old, the record majors let it slip, that they will make a minimum of 79 cents out of each 99 cents that APPLE charges at zero cost to themselves!(all data is supplied in the standardard regular Computer Data Tape format as specified by the record companies!! Apple does all the marketing , conversion and storage on their servers in their specific lossy drm'd format!)
I can see why they filed it in New York State, as it all the companies legal registered home office, with Eliot's corporate seal signed legal doc's and thus leading to his investigating notes from '02 to '04 , together with the Apple's Legal Contract obtained under the discovery motions! Thus the attorneys at SONY BMG's with even a lonely brain cell , will realise they have minimal chance of winning in any Federal Court!
Sadly, it does show however that Record Companies, have no soul and are not adverse to stealing from both the customer and the entertainer simultaneously!
Nice one guys!, your future choices may be limited once the RICO charges start flying after this case, for people who steal, deserve no less???????
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- Who's stealing from the Musicians?
- Makes you wonder who is actually ripping off who? Seems to me that the Recording Industry is screwing both the consumers and the artist.
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- That's why big studio days are numbered
- ...and it has nothing to do with piracy, and everything to do with technology.
There is no longer any economy of scale advantage to being a large studio...
any competent artist can find all the resources he needs at low cost from independent small suppliers.
Record at a rented studio, hire a project manager, produce to an audio file or optical disk, promote in the local music circuit, promote on the web, on music websites, sell on iTunes or any other online music store.
Big enough to do a concert? get an event organizer. Best of all, keep your royalties to yourself.
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- now new tale to tell
- The RIAA repeated proves to be lying thieving hypocrits stealing from the artists (the REAL content providers and IP owners) and consumers and yet somehow Congress still bows the the URGENT need for DMCA part 2 which will allow property seizure, criminal penalties and jailtime for teens trading songs or ripping the CD I purchased into my iPod.
But I'm sure there is no corruption or anything... ;)
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- This is why people have no qualms about file sharing.
- The RIAA keeps crying that we are "stealing" from them,
********..! THEY are the thieves, not us..!!!
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- No Kidding?!
- What, MORE proof of deep corruption with the RIAA and the music labels (which are one and the same, DON'T get confused by that)?!
The major labels are no longer needed. They should have been dissolved at least a decade ago. Why do you think they want to go to subscription services? So it becomes even more difficult to see who should get paid, and at the same time, dilluting the efforts, and livelihood of the artists.
It is disgusting, and sick, that the RIAA/Labels have any weight at all, since the only thing they produce are new methods to steal, sue, coerce, and lobby to protect their illegal business practices.
May the RIAA burn in Hades, or whatever dark abyss they wish not to go.
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- What I don't understand is this...
- I know that all these great artists initially signed contracts with
major labels in order to get their careers off the ground. They
got marketing and distribution support in exchange for signing
on the dotted line. But that was in the day of vinyl and CD's.
Now it's different, since we can download. So why don't any of
the big name musicians jump ship? Why do they still continue to
work under these draconian contracts? If Madonna (or some
other big name artist) decided to go it alone, I'm sure we'd all be
just as happy to pay to download her stuff as when it was under
a label. She doesn't need the support of a label anymore, she's
already very famous. Anyone know how these contracts are
written? Do they indenture the artist for life? That would be like
slavery and should be illegal.
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- contracts are hard to break
- Madonna gets more than Cheap Trick and to quit a contract the
artist needs to prove in a court that the label isn't doing its best.
Paying a fair price is part of this so i think some artists will use this
to break with Sony, especially older bands that totally rely and
there name and not the label. This case is the first step into leaving
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- contracts
- I think perhaps when a record is released with a label it is for life, maybe 70 years copyright life, so for example if someone covers a song 9 cents is paid, half goes to the writer and half to the publisher...I don't know why the Allman Bros would get 4.5 cents a song from a digital download but that is sick!
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I was at a party last night, where I randomly ran into him, my brother wasn't there. We got into talking and appearently I had way too much to drink,... Show More
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It's embarrasing because I've known him all my life and will still be around a lot, that's awkward
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not too good to be honest, my brother got into a huge fight with his friend, but he's not talking to me about it.
And I feel quitly, because I don't know if he did something or not, ans if he didn't it's my fault they are fighting. It's just all kinda f***ed up
Hey, don't blame yourself for all this f*ed up issues happening with your brother and his friend. It takes two to tango and he didn't have to sleep with you either. Also, he could have come clean and talk to you about what actually happened during that night. Then you wouldn't be in the dark about the whole incident and it's the honorable thing to do as well. You shouldn't have been put into the position you have been and that's probably why your brother is so upset. He wasn't decent to you
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crap carp every day. Especially since for the last three or four days I've finally unlocked and added Shado Pan and August Celestials to my daily rounds.
The Klaxxi and Golden Lotus are creeping up to the midpoint of revered and I have about another week of both of those. Ditto for the Anglers, though they're the ones I ignore if I've reached a point where I just can't bring myself to do one more set of dailies.
For all of that, gear is coming along slowly. I have been having what may be easily qualified as the worst possible luck with drops in any raid or dungeon I hit. But I've been saving my VP up and am going to give something an upgrade before my next raid. All depends on what, if anything, I get out of LFR this week.
I'm addicted to wowjuju.com and their lovely reputation calendar. I'm also digging the buff I get every day before embarking on dailies. It makes my Draenei self feel human again.
Aside from all the work I dump into my main, I sometimes take an hour or two to level an alt. My monk is in her early 20's and enjoying healing…. as much as she can when being subjected to the vagaries of LFD. Franquility hit Outland and level 61 yesterday, discovering the cruel way that Blizzard will give you flight form at 58 but withhold the ability to fly until 60. I call shenanigans.
And that's it. A boring update. But then again, all my days are pretty much the same and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.


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August 2nd, 2011
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July 28th, 2011
Reeling Roddick Withdraws From Washington Due to Ab Tear
Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the Washington D.C. event.
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August 8th, 2010
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David Nalbandian meets Marcos Baghdatis in the final of the Legg Mason in Washington.
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August 6th, 2010
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Andy Roddick's shock loss last night to Gilles Simon will send him out of the Top 10.
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August 5th, 2010
Andy Roddick Discusses Retirement, Lebron, Federer, Williams and More on ESPN's PTI
Andy Roddick was in-studio for an interview with the guys from ESPN's PTI show.
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August 5th, 2010
Roddick, Fish, Berdych Face Stern Tests Today in Washington
Roddick, Berdych among the many big names playing today in Washington.
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August 4th, 2010
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Andy Roddick eased through his second match last night versus qualie Grega Zemlja to start his run at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic title.
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August 3rd, 2010
WC Blake Exits in 1R; Roddick, Isner, Fish on Tap Tonight at Legg Mason Tennis Classic
Former champion James Blake ('02) was defeated in this first round in Washington.
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August 3rd, 2010
Roddick, Isner Highlight Tuesday in Washington; Blake Bounced
Andy Roddick and John Isner are on tap today in Washington.
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Hi Quinn14,
I'm in agreement with the reasoning of the majority opinion. The police has every right and obligation to complete their investigation of a 9-1-1 call stemming from a DV case. Whether the male wants them to enter the house doesn't carry too much weight, if that's where the other party is the po po has the right to enter to confirm she isn't harmed, etc. She has standing in the house too, not only the male. According to the opinion she did not object to their entry but nor did she expressly invite them in. That's probably why there was a 3-2 decision. Reasonable people may disagree on this and I understand the desenting judges feelings.
I think I mghit have handled it differently but it depends on the circumstances. However if I decided I needed to enter the house to check on her and discuss the incident and felt I had legal grounds I would do so and he'd be taken to jail if he tried to stop me. Not much different than the way this turned out. I think I could have gotten her to come outside or found a way to articulate my entry that would easily carry me through court.
I am less than qualified to say this, but I wasn't impressed with either opinion to tell you the truth. Neither were compelling and unless I missed it they gave few citations to bolster their opinions.


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The history department's curriculum revision proposal was approved in March. Beginning with Fall 2015, we will be offering a revised roster of courses, including many new and revised courses. The 2015-2016 list of course offerings will be updated here as soon as the college catalog is ready. Click here to view a draft of our 2015-2016 catalog copy.
2014-15 courses in history
Beginning survey courses
151 History of the West and the World I (4). Fall and Spring. This course examines the history of early human societies. The course begins with Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures and their transformation into ancient urban civilizations. It continues with the development of the classical civilizations and the major world religions, and the interaction of impulses from these, down to the European transoceanic voyages around the year 1500 A.D. Secondary themes include evolution of societies around the world, the contrast of urban and sedentary and nomadic strategies for societies, and the development of technology. B. Berglund, D. Howard, W. Katerberg, F. van Liere.
151H Honors Cluster West and the World I (4). Fall. This cluster of honors sections of Art History 101 and History 151 offers a broad but detailed survey of the history, art, and literature from the prehistoric period and dawn of civilizations, through the classical and medieval worlds, up to ca. 1500. Attention will be focused on the developments across the landmass of Eurasia, stretching from the Mediterranean to the Pacific, with a particular emphasis on the emergence and evolution of unique cultural traditions and the interactions that took place among the great societies of the pre-modern world. Along with lectures, classroom discussions and short papers responding to primary sources will structure weekly coursework. A larger multi-disciplinary research paper will ask students to integrate the two linked courses. Stressing the importance of primary source materials, the cluster will include a trip to Chicago to see historical artifacts firsthand – particularly the collections of the Oriental Institute and the Art Institute of Chicago. Additional trips include a Sunday worship service at a Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church, as well as evening prayers and a lecture at Mesjid-Tawheed, a place of worship for Grand Rapids Muslims. The course fulfills the core credit requirement of History of the West and the World. Enrollment is limited to 20 students and is restricted to those who qualify for honors enrollment. B. Berglund.
152 History of the West and the World II (4). Fall and Spring. The history of modern human societies since c. 1500 is studied. The course includes coverage of the scientific revolution and the European Enlightenment tradition; key political, economic, social, and religious developments in the West, including the non- Western world's contribution and reaction to them; and events of global significance through the latter half of the twentieth century, such as the industrial revolution, the world wars, and decolonization. J. Bratt, K. Du Mez, D. Miller, R. Schoone-Jongen, K. van Liere, E. Washington.
152H Honors West and the World II (4). Spring. This course is for students who are committed to doing extra reading and writing on the History of the West and World from 1500 to the present. Class lectures and discussions will focus on the major themes and periods of this history, but the over-arching theme of this course, and much of the assigned reading, is on the "meeting" of the West with the rest of the world. In addition to examinations and other smaller essays, students will write a significant (20 page) paper on a specific theme of their choice, based on secondary sources. This course fulfills the core requirement of History of the West and the World. Enrollment is limited to 20 students and is restricted to those who qualify for honors enrollment. W. Van Vugt.
Theory and Practice of History
IDIS 198 Classical and Medieval Palaeography (1). This course offers a practical introduction to reading Late Antique, Medieval, and Humanist Latin and vernacular script, from c. 200 A.D. until c. 1500 A.D. No prerequisites. Not offered 2014-15.
Intermediate Courses
All 200-level courses require taking History 151 or 152 first or permission of the instructor.
World Regions
231 Ancient Near East (3). A cultural history of the ancient Near East from prehistory to Alexander (350 B.C.), based on evidence from archaeology, cultural anthropology, ancient texts in translation, biblical accounts, and contemporary historical records. Special consideration is given to artistic and linguistic traditions, literatures of origin and identity, and the impact of the recovery of these ancient cultures on modern civilization. Not offered 2014-15.
232 Hellenistic and Late Antique Near East (3). Near Eastern civilization from the conquests of Alexander to the early Islamic Caliphates. Particular emphasis is placed on the cultural syncretism of the age, which saw the development of Judaism and the emergence of Christianity and Islam. Scientific, technical, artistic, social, religious, and political developments will all receive attention. Not offered 2014-15.
233 Modern Middle East (3). Spring. The subject matter of this course is the Ottoman Empire and the creation of the Arab countries including Egypt, as well as Turkey, Iran, and Israel in the 20th century. Themes include colonialism and nationalism, secularism and religion, and literature and pop culture. Through this survey of Middle Eastern history the course aims to open up the American mental and emotional atlas and uncover the many meanings of the course title. D. Howard.
235 India and Its World (3). A cultural history of South Asia from the earliest times to the twentieth century. Primary emphasis will be placed on the civilization of Hindustan and the interplay of Hindu and Islamic religious and cultural forces there. Themes include the rise of the major Indian religions; the cultural synthesis of the Mughal Empire; the impact of British rule; and the rise of the modern nations of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Economic, social, political, religious, and intellectual themes receive consideration.
Not offered 2014-15.
238 Latin American History (4). A study of continuity and change in Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Topics covered include the mingling of races and cultures in the conquest era, the long-term influence of colonial institutions, the paradox of economic development and continued poverty, the Cold War struggle between forces of the Left and the Right, and the growth of Protestantism in a traditional Catholic society. Not offered 2014-15.
242 Africa and the World (3). This course covers specific themes in African history from ancient civilization to the contemporary period. Special attention will be given to Africa's relation to the Mediterranean world, Africa's contribution to the development of the Christian church, Islam in Africa, slavery and slave trades, the African diaspora, imperialism, colonialism, and the age of independence. This course seeks to place African within a number of global contexts asserting that far from being the "Dark Continent," Africa was a major crossroads of civilizations throughout history. Not offered 2014-15.
245 East Asia to 1800 (3). Spring. The history of East Asian civilizations from early times until the early modern period. Emphasis is on China and Japan, but Korea is also included. Primary objectives are for students to grasp the essential patterns of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean social structures, political systems, cultural values, and religious and ethical norms as they developed from the late traditional period through to 1800, and also to appreciate the similarities and differences among these civilizations. B. Berglund
246 East Asia since 1800 (3). This course emphasizes the history of China and Japan, but Korea is also included. Primary objectives are for students to grasp the patterns of East Asian societies on the eve of the modern period, then to gain an appreciation for the travails of modernity in all three countries as they were transformed from traditional societies to modern nation-states. Another objective is to gain an appreciation for the interrelatedness of the East Asian nations in the past 150 years. Not offered 2014-15.
North America
229 U.S.A. (4). Fall. This survey looks at American history according to several interlocking themes: colonial roots and cultural and political divergence; the costs and benefits of expansion; industrialization and immigration; American leadership in the twentieth century; and challenges in the current century. This course is not intended for those who plan to take period courses in American history. R. Schoone-Jongen.
251 Early America (3). Study the region that became the United States, from the first European settlements through the Napoleonic wars. We will treat colonial America as a cluster of distinct socio-cultural regions: plantation Virginia, Caribbean Carolina, Puritan New England, commercial mid-Atlantic, and the Scots-Irish backcountry. These regions converged to sustain a successful war against the British, but almost fell apart again during the first decades of independence. We will pay special attention to the unexpected dynamics of the Revolutionary War and to the Constitution as establishing an arena of combat rather than a set of settled answers. Not offered 2014-15.
252 The Expanding Nation (3). An examination of United States history after independence as the nation expanded, industrialized, and came to dominate the Western hemisphere. Special attention is given to the nation's foundations, western expansion, and slavery; the Civil War and Reconstruction; the Progressive response to industrialization; and the United States' overseas expansion and participation in World War I. Not offered 2014-15.
253 Recent America (3). An examination of United States history from the 1920s to the present, focusing on the ways in which recent history shapes contemporary American culture, politics, economics, and religion. Topics include the "Roaring Twenties" and the Great Depression, WWII, Cold War America and Vietnam, the Civil Rights Movement and the Rights Revolution, conservative politics and religion, a post-industrial economy, and the role of the state at home and abroad. Special attention is given to changing configurations of race, religion, ethnicity, and gender in American social relations, and to the intersections of cultural history with political and economic history. Not offered 2014-15.
255 African-American History (3). Fall. A survey of African-American history from West African societies to contemporary times. Highlights include the creation of a slave society in British North America, African-American intellectual traditions, the African-American church, and social and political movements for freedom. E. Washington.
256 Women and Gender in U.S. History (3). A study of the lives of women and men in American history from the colonial era to the present. The course examines the history of feminism and women's rights, the social construction of femininity and masculinity, changing understandings of sexuality, and the relationship between Christianity and feminism. It provides an introduction to significant questions and methodologies in women's history and gender studies, and equips students to approach contemporary issues related to women and gender from a historical perspective. Not offered 2014-15.
257 History of the North American West (3). Spring. A study of the American West from the pre-Columbian plains to present-day California, and as a landscape of the mind as well as a real place. The course will plumb the historical significance of the myths made about the West as well as events that actually transpired there, and students will be encouraged to reflect on what the existence of the two "Wests" tells them about America as a whole. W. Katerberg.
258 U.S. Military History (3). Spring. This course studies the military as an American institution from the colonial period through the "War on Terror." Though primary focus will be on the major wars fought by the United States, the course will also examine the various social, economic, and political factors influencing the development of the American military. E. Washington.
223 Russia (3). A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of Russia from its medieval origins as Muscovy through the Romanov Empire and Soviet Communism. The course will address the importance of Orthodox Christianity, the expansion of Russian rule across Eurasia, the interactions between ethnic Russians and their subject peoples, the attempts to modernize Russia along Western lines, and the history of the Soviet regime and its legacies for Russia today. Not offered 2014-15..
225 England (3). Spring. A survey of English history including the Anglo-Saxon background; the medieval intellectual, religious, and constitutional developments; the Tudor and Stuart religious and political revolutions; the emergence of Great Britain as a world power; and the growth of social, economic, and political institutions in the modern period. Not offered 2014-15.
261 Ancient Greece and Rome (3). Spring. A study of the political, social, cultural, and economic developments of the ancient Mediterranean world, with a focus on the histories of Greece and Rome, chronologically from late Bronze Age to the beginning of Late Antiquity. In-depth study includes the formation of the Greek polis, radical democracy in Athens, the effects of Alexander's conquests, the Roman Republic, the transition to the Roman empire, and the rise and spread of Christianity. Y. Kim.
262 Early Medieval Worlds (3). Fall. The emergence of Europe out of the Roman Empire alongside the Byzantine Empire and Islamic commonwealth. Special attention is given to the Christianization of the Roman Empire, Christian missions to Western Europe, the role of monasticism, and the way that early medieval Europe, like its neighboring cultures, integrated its Roman-Hellenistic heritage into its new forms. F. van Liere.
263 Medieval and Renaissance Europe, 1000-1500 (3). A treatment of one of the most formative periods in the development of European culture and institutions, when strong monarchies emerged out of feudalism and a new religious vitality transformed Christian spirituality. These impulses are traced through the rise of schools and universities, the Crusades, and the role of the papacy as a unifying political force in Western Christendom, concluding with the late-medieval economic and demographic crisis and the break-up of the medieval worldview in Renaissance Italy. Not offered 2014-15.
264 Reformation and Revolution: Europe 1500-1800 (3). A survey of early modern European political and social history from the early 16th century to the late 18th century, with particular emphasis on the Protestant Reformation, its social and intellectual origins, and its political and social contexts and consequences, and on selected "revolutionary" political and intellectual movements, such as the Thirty Years' War, the English Revolution, the emergence of modern science, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution. Not offered 2014-15.
266 Nineteenth-Century Europe (3). The history of Europe from the French Revolution to World War I. Special attention is paid to social and cultural developments, including the rise of industrial society, ideologies and protest movements, nation building, mass politics, materialism, and the fin-de-siècle revolution in art and thought. Not offered 2014-15.
267 Twentieth-Century Europe (3). From World War I to the present, this course examines the social, cultural, and political implications of the century's major events such as the two World Wars, the rise of totalitarianism, the Holocaust, the Cold War, the founding of the European Union, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Special attention is given to the enduring tension between European unity and national particularism as well as to the burden of the European past. Not offered 2014-15.
268 Women and Gender in European History (3). An introduction to topics in the history of women in Europe and to the use of gender as a historical category of analysis. This course examines experiences unique to women as well as the changing perceptions of masculinity and femininity throughout European history. Not offered 2014-15.
Global Histories
271 War and Society (3). This is not a military history course. Instead, the course addresses the social and cultural contexts of warfare. Case studies are drawn from different conflicts during the 20th century in different world regions, such as Austria-Hungarian World War I, Japan after World War II, post-colonial West Africa, and the recent wars of the United States. Not offered 2014-15.
272 Contemporary World (3). Focus on the Korean War, using the war as a point of entry for the study of post-World War II global dynamics. The course will consider the antecedents and consequences of the war, but especially the meanings it held in the eyes of the different nations affected by the conflict, and the policies and behavior they generated in response. Not offered 2014-15.
273 The Communist World (3). A survey of the history of Communism and the legacies of communist rule. The course will address the variations in Marxist thought, the totalitarian model of Stalinism, the rise of communist movements in the developing world, dissident resistance, Communism and the church, the failures of the regimes in Eastern Europe and Russia, and the reforms and repression of Deng Xiaoping in China. Not offered 2014-15.
Theory and Practice of History
294 Research Methods of History (2). Fall, Interim. An introduction to historical sources, bibliography, and research techniques, giving particular attention to the different genres of history writing, the mechanics of professional notation, and critical use of print and electronic research data bases. Intended as preparation for 300-level courses. D. Miller, K. van Liere.
Advanced Courses
Enrollment in all 300-level courses requires completing two courses in history first or permission of the instructor.
World Regions
331 Studies in Middle Eastern History (3). Spring. A study of U.S.-Middle East relations since about 1900. Under the conceptual framework of culture and imperialism, the topic is not limited to just foreign policy but the full range of economic, social, and cultural exchanges between Americans and Middle Easterners, including military alliances, commercial ties, media coverage, Christian Zionism, immigration, scholarship, and the like. This course is eligible for concurrent registration with History 394. D. Howard
338 Mexico and the Americas (3). Mexico has two roots-Hispanic-Catholic and Amerindian. It is poised between modernity, visible throughout the country, and tradition which continues to influence the thought and behavior of individuals at all levels of society. Mexicans are torn between a fierce loyalty to their country and a profound cynicism about its institutions and leaders. Finally, Mexicans simultaneously admire and resent their rich and powerful neighbor to the north. This course examines Mexico from its pre-Columbian and Iberian origins through its recent embrace of neoliberal economics and democratic politics. It concludes with the experience of Mexican-Americans in the US. This course is eligible for concurrent registration with History 394. Not offered 2014-15.
346 Modern China (3). An in depth, comprehensive treatment of Chinese history from the Qing Dynasty, about 1650, to the present. In addition to the basics of political, social, and economic history, the course will also stress intellectual and religious currents, including the role of Christianity. Appropriate for Asian Studies or Chinese/Japanese majors, business or international relations students, or anyone who has had HIST 245 or 246, or has upperclass standing and has taken HIST 151 or 152. Not offered 2014-15.
North America
354 American Religious History (3). Selects a particular theme in American religious life and thought for advanced historical study. For Fall 2013 we will trace the tumultuous development of American religion over the course of the 20th century. We will study epochal events like the Scopes ("Monkey") Trial; eminent personalities like Dorothy Day and Martin Luther King Jr.; and tidal shifts like the birth and explosion of Pentecostalism, the fall and resurrection of evangelicalism, and the movement of Catholics, Jews, and African Americans from the sidelines to the center of American faith. We will attend throughout to the interaction between personal faith and its public effects against the backdrop of two persisting questions: How was it that religion continued to hold a central place in American life despite (because of?) the accelerating diversity of American society and opinion? And how did religious faiths of all kinds not only survive but thrive in the face of challenges from science and technology to scandals and doctrinal rivalries? This course is eligible for concurrent registration with History 394. Not offered 2014-15.
355 American Intellectual History (3). A study of the rival systems of ideas and values—liberal, radical, and conservative—that came into conflict in the 1960s and '70s as evidenced in Hollywood movies of the era. Since the film industry was undergoing its own overhaul during these years, this episode provides an exemplary case study in the interaction of art and life, of ideas and context, and of cultural products and their audiences. The course will conclude by considering how these contentions led into the 'culture wars' that beset the United States to the present. This course is cross-listed with CAS 395 and is eligible for concurrent registration with History 394. Not offered 2014-15.
356 American Social and Cultural History (3). Spring. A study of the development of American society from colonial times to the present organized around the themes of power, consumption, material culture, and the social construction of space. Attention will be given to the ways in which new sources, methods, and theoretical frameworks open up new topics and questions in American history, including the changing meaning of the American landscape, the development of suburbia, the rise of consumerism and the mass media, popular religion and the creation of sacred space, and the hidden ways in which power is exercised. Class, gender, and race will be categories of inquiry and analysis. This course is eligible for concurrent registration with History 394. K. Du Mez.
357 American Economic History (4). Fall. A study of United States' economic history from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the foundations of the American economy, the dynamics behind American economic expansion, the history of American business, the costs and benefits of industrialization and modernization, and the causes for the economic changes of the 21st century. This course is eligible for concurrent registration with History 394. W. Van Vugt.
358 Native American History (3). (Studies in the North American West). Surveys the history of Native Americans in what is now the United States from the centuries before European contact to the present. The course is continental in scope, but focuses especially on the American West, with some comparisons to indigenous peoples in Mexico and Canada. Specifically, the course looks at the rise and decline of regional Native American chiefdoms and states in the centuries before European contact; Christian missions and the fur trade in the eighteenth and early-nineteenth century; the "Indian Wars" in the American West, 1840s-1890s; efforts to assimilate Native Americans in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century; and efforts to promote Native American civil rights and sovereignty—"Red Power"—in the twentieth century. Not offered 2014-15.
362 Studies in Medieval Europe (3). Offers an in-depth analysis of a particular topic or period within the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500). Previous topics have included the Bible in the Middle Ages and the Papacy in the Middle Ages, and the Crusades. The Spring 2014 section will explore the medieval Crusades, the religiously inspired military expeditions to conquer the Holy Land, from c. 1096 to c. 1572, from both Christian and Muslim perspectives. It will reflect on the role of Christianity in medieval politics, explore the ideas of just war and holy war, and examine the interactions between Christians and Muslims as well as Jews and heretics in the Middle Ages. This course should be of interest not only to students of medieval history, but also of Middle Eastern history. This course is eligible for concurrent registration with History 394. Not offered 2014-15.
363 Studies in Early Modern Europe (3). Fall. This course focuses on a particular period or movement in European history within the early modern period (c. 1500–1800). The specific content will vary from year to year. Past topics have included the Italian Renaissance, international Calvinism, the Counter-Reformation, and early modern Spain. K. van Liere.
364 Studies in Modern Europe (3). The course focuses on major trends, events, or regions in post-1789 Europe. Topics in the past have included nationalism and communism in Eastern Europe and the history of Christianity in 20th-century Europe. The Spring 2014 section will address sports, culture, and society in 19th- and 20th-century. Not offered 2014-15.
Global Histories
371 Asia and the Pacific since 1850 (3). An examination of the experience and impact of Westerners in East Asia, principally between 1850 and 1950. Includes a sampling from each category of Western residents (many Americans) who played interesting roles in the modern history of China, Japan, and Korea: foreign missionaries, merchants, diplomats, and academics. In addition to other course work, each student will select a case study of an individual, family, or small group as the subject of a paper. Not offered 2014-15.
372 Europe's Global Empires (3). Examine the dimensions of European imperialism from its inception and rise in the 15th century to its disillusion in the 20th. Learn about the wars, people, environment, religion, technology, and politics that created these empires and led to their demise. This course is eligible for concurrent registration with History 394. Not offered 2014-15.
Theory and Practice of History
359 Seminar in the Teaching Secondary Social Studies (3). Fall, Spring. This course is designed to assist student teachers in developing appropriate goals and effective methods of teaching history and social studies at the middle and high school level. The seminar also provides a forum for the discussion of problems that develop during student teaching. Prerequisites: History 375, concurrent enrollment in Education 346, and an approved history major. R. Schoone-Jongen.
IDIS 375 Methods and Pedagogies for Secondary Social Studies (3). Interim. A course in perspectives on, principles of, and practices in teaching of history, government, geography, and economics at the secondary level. Included are teaching strategies, curriculum studies, readings regarding new developments in social studies education, and an examination of these topics as they relate to a Christian view of human nature. Prerequisites: Education 302-303 or permission of the instructor. R. Schoone-Jongen.
390 Independent Study. Fall, Interim, and Spring. Talk to your advisor for more information.
390H Honors Tutorial in History (3) and 391H Honors Senior Thesis (3). A two-semester sequence designed to lead students to the writing of a more substantial seminar paper than is possible in History 394. Students spend fall term in History 390H conducting a thorough investigation of the secondary literature on and around a topic which they choose in close consultation with their advisor. They proceed in spring term to write a senior thesis upon that topic. Required for students in the department's honors track and highly recommended for those planning to pursue graduate studies in history. Consult with your advisor for additional information.
393 Museum Studies (3). (Also listed under Art History 393) Fall, Spring. Students in this museum internship will engage in 140 hours of interning in a museum with historical or archaeological exhibits, like the Grand Rapids Public (Van Andel) Museum, under the supervision of a curator. Placement will be facilitated by the instructor, and performance evaluation will be based on reviews by the museum staff and the course instructor. See your advisor or Prof. Kate van Liere for information on the application process.
394 Research Seminar (2). Fall, Spring. An intensive study of a specific question or topic to the end of producing an article-length (20-25 pages) paper based on original sources and addressing a well-defined historiographical problem in the field. Must be taken with a concurrent 300 level course. Not open to first- or second-year students. See a listing of concurrent courses or check with the department for details. K. Du Mez, D. Howard, K. van Liere, W. Van Vugt.
395 Historiographical Perspectives (3). Fall, Spring. The capstone in the history major, this course examines the history of historical writing in the Western tradition with a view toward articulating a critical Christian perspective on the discipline. Emphasis is on reading and discussion of significant monuments of Western historiography. By means of persistent critical reflection on the texts and on current epistemological and methodological issues, a variety of Christian and non-Christian perspectives are engaged and evaluated, and the students challenged to articulate their own. W. Katerberg, K. van Liere.


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LG Arena 'tops iPhone on technology'
27 April 2009 — 9:54 AM
The latest phone from LG has been reviewed and rated in a new article for the Mobile Burn website.
In the piece, Russell Jefferies compares the KM900 - or Arena as it is also known - to the iPhone 3G and states that when it comes to technology, the former definitely has the edge over the latter.
He praises the inclusion of a "superior camera" to that found on Apple's touchscreen device, adding Bluetooth A2DP and Dolby Mobile are also things that are likely to tempt buyers.
"The LG Arena is a great device and a serious handset to consider if you're after a fun touchscreen phone with lots of multimedia capabilities. Therefore, I give the [it] a recommended rating," Mr Jefferies concludes.
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S. Korea's Dispatch of Army Unit to U.S. for Anti-DPRK War Exercises Assailed
| Pyongyang, June 10 (KCNA) -- The Park Geun Hye group sent so-called an elite unit of the puppet army made up of the motorized infantry unit, chemical, biological and radioactive unit and special warfare unit to the U.S.
A commentary of Minju Joson Tuesday says by dispatching the puppet army unit to the U.S. for the DPRK-targeted war exercises, Park fully revealed her true colors as a warmonger far surpassing the successive ruling forces.
Irony is that the unit is going to take part in the combined exercises allegedly to "eliminate" the DPRK's nuclear weapons in case of "contingency", the commentary notes, and goes on:
The Park group, utterly unaware of the reality in the DPRK, thinks a sort of "contingency" will occur in it. It is, indeed, a group of maniacs obsessed with confrontation with fellow countrymen.
In fact, the contingency is taking place in south Korea as proven by the anti-"government" struggle being waged by people from all walks of life almost every day demanding the resignation of Park Geun Hye after the ferry Sewol sinking disaster.
Much upset by the daily worsening ruling crisis, Park Geun Hye is finding a way-out in escalating confrontation with fellow countrymen.
If the Park group rushes headlong into provoking a war against the DPRK, its army and people will clearly show the group what a real war is like.
Copyright (C) KOREA NEWS SERVICE(KNS) All Rights Reserved.


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And this was a concert where one fan loudly demanded that another sit down. That request elicited the memorable response: "Those two guys on stage (Townshend and Daltrey) are 67, and they're standing!"
Townshend delivered some biting guitar solos and sang with palpable fervor. Daltrey, who looked fit and trim, performed some numbers in a lower key than on the "Quadrophenia" album. He also ceded a few of the lead vocals to Townshend and to Simon Townshend (Pete's brother and an able singer and guitarist in his own right).
Like an aging prize fighter, Daltrey smartly conserved his energy, the better to deliver when it counted, as he did during "Quadrophenia's" climactic "Love, Reign O'er Me" (a song of majestic resiliency that blasted on Sunday through the Superdome in New Orleans, moments before the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl). Daltrey was also on his game during such vocally demanding gems as "Behind Blue Eyes," "Pinball Wizard," "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Riley" (on which he played harmonica in place of the Dave Arbus violin solo featured on the original recording).
The fact that there had been no time for new drummer Devours to rehearse any of the six songs performed as encores was not an issue, as Townshend acknowledged with a cocky grin.
"Everyone," the guitarist told the crowd, "knows this (stuff)."
The Who, Feb. 5, Valley View Casino Center, Song List
"I Am the Sea"
"The Real Me"
"Cut My Hair"
"The Punk and the Godfather"
"I'm One"
"The Dirty Jobs"
"Helpless Dancer"
"Is It In My Head?"
"I've Had Enough"
"Sea and Sand"
"Bell Boy"
"Doctor Jimmy"
"The Rock"
"Love, Reign O'er Me"
"Who Are You"
"Behind Blue Eyes"
"Pinball Wizard"
"Baba O'Riley"
"Won't Get Fooled Again"
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History of the Three Wheeler Industry in Sri Lanka
The commencement of passenger transport by Three Wheelers that are operating at present in Sri Lanka dates back to the latter part of 1978. Consequent to the open economic policies introduced to Sri Lanka by the Government of that period, vast changes took place in all sectors, including employment, goods and services. The Three Wheeler hiring service too can be named as one such sector.
The vehicle that had become most popular as a hiring car at that time was the Morris Minor. That taxi service was operated by single owners and institutions owning a number of such vehicles, employing drivers.
The Three Wheeler was introduced to that hiring car service as a smaller vehicle that fulfills the transport needs of the people by providing a cheaper service to them. This introduction proved to be successful, as a Three Wheeler could be bought at a comparatively cheaper price than a car and due to various other reasons such as fuel efficiency and being easy to use and maintain.
Intervention by David Pieris & Company and Hebtulabhoy & Company
The single honor of introducing this vehicle to Sri Lanka should go to Mr. David Pieris who was a Director of Richard Pieris & Company at that time and presently the Chairman of David Pieris Motor Company Limited.
He imported Three Wheelers from the Bajaj Company in India at that time and was successful in introducing the Three Wheeler as a hiring car service in collaboration with Hebtulabhoy & Company which had earned much goodwill in Sri Lanka as a successful Enterprise. It is said that this service commenced with 2 Three Wheelers.
It was under the personal supervision of Mr. David Pieris that initially drivers with a valid licence for driving heavy vehicles were given a special training in driving Three Wheelers and provided with the necessary recommendations.
Daily fee and standard
Those drivers who obtained such certificates were initially provided with Three Wheelers to engage in passenger transport by Hebtulabhoy & Company on the basis of their making a daily payment of Rs. 10/-.
It should be mentioned in particular, that it was compulsory at that time for Three Wheelers to be painted in yellow and black and to have a meter indicating the fare whilst the drivers had to wear specific attire.
These Three Wheelers which entered the transport fleet soon became very popular amongst the people by providing their services at a charge less than that of other hiring vehicles at that time.
It is said, that due to this very reason strong opposition and displeasure against Three Wheelers arose amongst the drivers of hired minor vehicles and at times ended up with physical assaults. The reason for their opposition has today become a reality and the Three Wheelers have completely taken over this transport service with the elimination of the original hiring car service.
We should examine deeply the course of action adopted by Hebtulabhoy & Company and the drivers involved in this exercise in order to find out how this change took place.
The Three Wheeler drivers earned a considerable daily income. To put it in their own words "we didn't have the freedom to either eat or sleep. There was someone waiting for us when we returned after one hire. We got a good income. The former taxi drivers were extremely angry with us. But people preferred us".
As the Three Wheelers grew in popularity day by day, the Company too increased their daily fee to Rs. 25/-, Rs. 30/-, Rs. 40/- and Rs. 50/- and so on. The Three Wheeler drivers protested against this.
For employment rights
The Three Wheeler drivers submitted their protest and problems to the late Mr. Cyril Mathew, who was Minister of Industries of the Government at that time as well as the leader of the Pro-government trade union, the Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya, posing a strong challenge to the company. An organization too was formed to protect the rights of Three Wheeler drivers.
As a result of this struggle, all Three Wheelers were taken over by the Government and given to the drivers concerned on the basis of their becoming owners of such vehicles by paying the company an amount daily for the Three Wheeler driven by them. (a scheme of leasing).
Thereafter, with the intervention of the Government, subsidized loan schemes were formulated for the purchase of Three Wheelers by the Tobacco Company under the Chairmanship of Mr. K. Ganeshalingam (Former Mayor of Colombo) and the People's Bank as well as by Finance Companies. The Three Wheeler drivers who started as employees of a company became fortunate enough to become the owners of the Three Wheelers. Thereafter this hiring service developed rapidly as a means of self-employment, fulfilling the various transport needs of people of all walks of life throughout Sri Lanka.
But the authorities have been unable to develop a formal administrative entity or a code of laws to match this rapid development and expansion.
It is also unfortunate that the organizations that were formed have been allowed to be destroyed on account of the drivers who had made this their means of livelihood, failing to take an interest in maintaining the strength of their vocational unity which is essential to the development of the quality of this service as well as its security.
In 1985, under the leadership of the then Minster of Transport, Hon. M.H Mohamed and with the intervention of the organization formed by the Three Wheeler drivers and the TTA officials, a meter was introduced to indicate fares of Three Wheelers in order to provide relief to customers and steps were also taken to establish an institution to ensure the security of the industry. This effort too became confined to only a ceremony, meeting and propaganda.
Intervention by the Provincial Council Member Mr. Renuka Perera
The National Union of Sri Lanka Taxi drivers was formed in 1999 under the leadership of Western Provincial Council Member Mr. Renuka Perera and with the participation of Three Wheeler drivers in order to find solutions to the problems faced by all parties on account of the informal situation prevailing in the industry at that time.
On a proposal submitted by him, steps were taken by Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna, the Minister of Transport in the Western Provincial Council with the unanimity of all members of the Council to enact Road Passenger Transport Three Wheeler Service Ordinance No. 6 of 2002 by extraordinary gazette notification dated 20th Feb 2003 to regularize and develop the Three Wheeler transport passenger service by establishing the Three Wheeler Service Bureau.
Due to the objections of a group of Three Wheeler drivers who did not have a proper understanding of this move the establishment of this bureau was suspended. The union which put forward the proposal as well as the group that objected thereto became silent thereafter.
But due to this informal situation, the problems faced by the drivers as well as customers become aggravated day by day. Meanwhile various persons attempted to implement proposals which were immensely detrimental to the entire industry. It should be mentioned that certain officials took steps to put forward proposals to ban Three Wheelers on the pretext of minimizing air pollution through the Ministry of Environment.
Relief through the 2005 Budget
Even though relief measures such as removal of the VAT levy from vehicles obtained under leasing schemes up to 2004, granting of tax relief on equipment required in using gas as fuel, granting of loan facilities to obtain the meter indicating the fare and granting of a fuel subsidy were introduced by the Government in appreciation of the service rendered by Three Wheelers to the sphere of public transport, such relief measures were not continues on a long term basis.
Reminiscences of a driver of the past
We place on record the views of a Three Wheeler driver of the commencement stage to facilitate a correct understanding of the situation that prevailed. By name he was Mr. W.P Sarath who used to live in the Keselwatta area in Colombo. He had been engaged in tinkering and painting of motor vehicles before becoming a Three Wheeler driver. He entered this field towards the latter part of 1980. He remembers the Three Wheeler vehicle number as 11 Sri 4470 and its price as Twenty Four Thousand Rupees.
At that time, the upper part of the Three Wheeler was painted in yellow whilst the lower part (body) was painted in black. It was compulsory to have a meter indicating the fare and for the driver to be properly dressed. The price of a litre of petrol at that time was
Rs. 12/ and the charge for the first kilometer was Rs. 1.40, Rs. 18/- was charged for a journey from Pettah to Wellawatta (near Hotel Ceylon Inn) and a sum of Rs. 20/- was charged after negotiation with the passenger.
Normally the daily income was about Rs. 200/- whilst very often this was exceeded. Even though the income was stable, he reverted back to his old job of tinkering and painting.
We should give services consideration to the reasons he gave for this decision.
- The main problem was the increase in the number of Three Wheelers. (Three Wheeler drivers state the same at every stage as they did in 1988).
- Although the occupation that was under an institution becoming a form of self-employment was favorable development, persons of unbecoming behavior in society entering the field as a result of it being open to anyone has created problems.
- The occupation was given up even though the income was good due to severe difficulties that arose in maintaining vocational dignity.
- Even today there is a Three Wheeler for personal use. It is a successful means of self employment if it is properly organized.
The statements of the above Three Wheeler driver clearly indicates the values and weaknesses that prevail in this field.
Failure to carry out responsibilities
Even in the face of all these challenges and lack of proper attention to these problems on the part of any persons in authority, the Three Wheeler has by now turned out to be the "people's friend on the roads" amidst these difficulties by providing a continuous source of passenger transport to the people day and night and complementing the weaknesses in the traditional means of public transport, providing solace to the much harassed road passenger community of this country. But up to now, the government has failed to fulfill the much needed task of formulating a code of laws for Three Wheelers and setting up an institution related thereto.
- A table showing distribution and registration of the Three Wheelers year by year from the very inception.
- The pictures of types (models) of Three Wheelers introduced from the very inception.Three Wheelers running on diesel and conversion to gas and introduction of the Three Wheeler car.


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Forza 4 isn't due out until October, so for now you're going to have to make do with snippets of news, our quick play preview and this - the new trailer just released by Turn 10 Studios.
The video shows in-game footage and highlights the incredible graphics that will be on offer for Xboxers come release day (check out the walnut finish on the steering wheel) - all set to a background of Kanye West's 'Power'. Pretty apt we though.
Visually, the new Forza is stunning. The light engine has been completely overhauled so that it now takes each light source (such as the sun in daylight) and maps them onto everything in the gameworld, track included - all in real time. It's a complex concept, but one that pays off in spades. Everything looks like it belongs together, rather than different graphical objects placed on top of each other.
The video features some in-car action from a souped-up Ferrrai - just one of the 80+ manufacturers that will be featured on the game.
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This is more proof that the extremely wealthy are not like the rest of us. How many women in the normal world would let their man spend $1 million on their birthday? We just hope that the
"Mercy" rapper wasn't planning on the bash being a surprise—since it's going to be on every gossip site in the world by the end of the day.
According to published reports, West has been calling up Kim's famous sisters, Kourtney and Khloe, to help him with the planning for the October 21 extravaganza.
"Kim has been really down about turning 32 and having two failed marriages behind her and no children, so he wants to make this extra-special," a source told The Sun. "Plus it's her first birthday since they've been together as a couple. Kanye has never been shy of splashing out on the women he loves, but this time he's pulling out all the stops with presents."
Ah, yes, the presents. Kanye has reportedly ordered a custom Prada bag, lined with a special "KK" print, a pink diamond bracelet and a couture Chanel gown. Surely just the items the 31-year-old needed. But perhaps we shouldn't be so hard on Kanye—after all, what do you get the multimillionaire reality show star who has everything?
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