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Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
Karen Marie Moning's Fever series can usually be found on the romance shelves, but having just finished reading the first installment, Darkfever, I'm more inclined to classify it as urban fantasy. While there are a couple of men foreshadowed as possible love interests for the heroine, and while there is some sexual content (most stemming from the mind-control powers possessed by some of the fae), the primary focus is on a murder mystery and on the magical goings-on in Moning's Dublin. The series also follows urban fantasy tropes in another significant way: it is written in first person and follows one heroine, Mackayla ("Mac") Lane, throughout its five books rather than featuring a different heroine and hero in each volume.
Mac is normal. Painfully so. She's smart but unambitious, content to while away her days painting her nails and getting a tan. That is, until the day she learns her beloved sister has been murdered in Dublin. The police and her parents seem content to chalk it up to random violence, but Mac isn't satisfied with that, and goes to Dublin to do some investigating of her own. There, she learns that her sister was mixed up in the dangerous world of the fae. She also meets the enigmatic Byronic bookstore owner Jericho Barrons, who warns her that she will share her sister's fate if she doesn't learn the ropes quickly.
Making Mac ubernormal was a brilliant decision on Moning's part. Mac is probably more "mainstream" than most of Darkfever's readers; if a fantasy fan found herself in this situation, she'd at least have "genre savvy" to help her navigate the dangers. Mac doesn't. She's suddenly thrust into a world full of horrible creatures she never even imagined. She's scared witless. Because we see through Mac's eyes, we're scared too. And the fact that she's willing to stand up to the fae, even though she knows she's a pampered Yorkie snarling at wolves, makes her easy to admire. (I love some of the more seasoned, tough heroines too, but I worry less about whether they'll make it out in one piece, which decreases the tension in the story somewhat.)
And there's plenty to be scared of. Moning's fae are terrifying, both the hideous monsters and the beautiful creatures whose monstrousness lurks under the surface. For me the most chilling element is the Dark Zone: taken over by devouring shadow creatures, this part of the city is simply forgotten by the human inhabitants. This works into the plot in ways that sent shivers down my spine.
Moning's prose is transparent; it stays out of the way of the story and propels the reader quickly through the plot. You probably won't stop reading to gawk at a stunningly poetic turn of phrase, but neither will you trip over any awkwardnesses.
Most importantly, if you're anything like me, you'll reach the end and think "MUST. HAVE. BOOK. TWO. NOW." Darkfever is compulsively readable and leaves readers salivating for the next installment, Bloodfever.


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Spooktember is Saturday, September 20, 2014 in the Lake Linden Campground. Festivities include a skateboard competition, hayrides, face painting, disc golf tournments, music jamboree, animals to visit & sky lantern lighting, all open to the public, some events have fees. Campers can participate in a costume parade & site decorating contests. For more info & a schedule of events, see the schedule.
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|Giants | Rueben Randle draws praise
Wed, 24 Jun 2015 07:44:15 -0700
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle was the best receiver on the field by a wide margin during spring practices, in the opinion of beat writer Jordan Ranaan. Randle consistently made catches downfield and in traffic.
Fantasy Tip: Keep in mind Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) and Victor Cruz (knee) weren't on the field. Randle appears to be on the rise and is worth grabbing as a high-end WR4.
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|Giants | Eli Manning believes in Rueben Randle
Thu, 11 Jun 2015 20:57:45 -0700
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle can be a "dominant receiver" and will have a "big year" in 2015, QB Eli Manning said Thursday, June 11.
Fantasy Tip: Randle finished last season with back-to-back 100-yard games, and he ended the year with a career-high 938 receiving yards. However, he will likely be third in the pecking after the emergence of Odell Beckham Jr. and with Victor Cruz returning from injury. Randle is worth grabbing as a WR5, but don't expect him to be the dominant force Manning spoke of.
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|Giants | NYG receivers catch endorsement
Wed, 20 May 2015 18:18:20 -0700
New York Giants WRs Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz and Rueben Randle all received strong endorsements from ex-Giants WR Stephen Baker Tuesday, May 19. "I think [the Giants offense] will be a matchup nightmare, and I love the diversity of the receivers," said Baker. "You've got little Cruz, who can shake and bake in the middle, then you've got Beckham on the outside, who's just explosive, and then you have Randle, I consider him a smooth receiver, when he catches a pass, he just looks smooth. I like him as a third down possession-type guy," Baker said.
Fantasy Tip: With the vast majority of fantasy owners enamored by Beckham Jr., Cruz and Randle will be available at huge discounts following disappointing seasons. Beckham Jr. will be drawing the focus of opposing defenses, leaving plenty of room for his fellow wideouts to operate.
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|Giants | Rueben Randle penciled in to start
Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:39:06 -0700
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle is projected to start alongside WR Odell Beckham Jr., as the team is uncertain how far WR Victor Cruz (knee) will make it back from his torn patellar injury.
Fantasy Tip: If Randle is able to secure a starting job heading into the postseason he wouldnt be a terrible WR3/4 or flex fantasy play in standard leagues, but be sure to have plenty of depth on hand.
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|Giants | NY committed to Rueben Randle?
Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:17:09 -0800
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle appears to have the commitment from the team heading into next season after being benched twice in 2014. However, general manager Jerry Reese left open the possibility that the team could draft another receiver this year. "I think Rueben gets banged on a lot. Sometimes he should get banged on, but I think he gets banged on sometimes a little too much," Reese said. "I think he is a good, young player and all he needs are some chances. With Odell and Victor, I think he will get plenty of chances." WRs Preston Parker, Corey Washington or Marcus Harris could be backup plans if Randle doesn't pan out.
Fantasy Tip: Randle will have his work cut out for him in retaining the No. 3 receiving job behind Victor Cruz and rookie sensation Odell Beckham Jr. Keep an eye on Randle's health and progress in training camp. If he sticks in the No. 3 spot, he could be a solid option as a WR4 or 5 to round out your receiving depth.
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|Giants | Rueben Randle has big first half
Sun, 28 Dec 2014 11:46:13 -0800
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle caught five passes for 134 yards in the first half of the team's Week 17 game.
Fantasy Tip: Randle has been a bit consistent in terms of his production but will finish the season with consecutive games of at least 100 yards. Randle probably will be the team's No. 3 receiver next season and could be middle round pick in fantasy drafts.
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|Giants | Rueben Randle benched
Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:32:49 -0800
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle was benched for at least the first quarter of the Week 15 game against the Washington Redskins, and it might have been longer had WR Kevin Ogletree (head) not suffered a head injury.
Fantasy Tip: There was no word from either Randle or head coach Tom Coughlin why Randle was benched. However, he is apparently in the doghouse and FantasyScore owners will want to steer clear.
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|Giants | Rueben Randle's role decreasing?
Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:02:09 -0800
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle has been targeted just seven times the past two games combined. He was targeted at least nine times in each of the team's eight previous games.
Fantasy Tip: With Odell Beckham Jr. fully healthy and integrated into the offense, it appears Randle has become an afterthought in the team's passing attack. At this point, he is tough to trust at FantasyScore in any capacity.
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|Giants | Rueben Randle benched in Week 13
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:08:00 -0800
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle said Sunday, Nov. 30, that he was benched in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars because he was late to a team meeting Friday, Nov. 28.
Fantasy Tip: Randle rebounded for three receptions and 52 yards in the loss. With the emergence of Odell Beckham Jr., Randle appears to have taken a backseat to the rookie and is no longer the top wideout option on the squad.
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|Giants | Rueben Randle could work in slot
Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:57:00 -0700
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle could be used in the slot over the final nine games, as the team works to replace WR Victor Cruz (knee). "The other guy that can do certain things in the slot for us is Rueben because he's smart and he's a big target in the middle of the field," receivers coach Sean Ryan said Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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Society & Social Values
107 Results
- 25 Feb 2015
- Working Papers
Thick as Thieves? Dishonest Behavior and Egocentric Social Networks
In a series of laboratory and online experiments, the authors examined the relational and psychological consequences of dishonest behavior. Findings suggest that individuals' perceived social relationships are key to regulating human morality. While earlier research has shown that a cohesive social network can temper one's moral behavior through shared norms, this new work demonstrates a flip-side: People often construct their own social network as a way to defend themselves from threatening information. Read More
- 03 Feb 2015
- Working Papers
Regulator Leniency and Mispricing in Beneficent Nonprofits
How organizations influence regulation is a complicated and dynamic process. In a study of boundaries regarding appropriate compliance in the context of the health care industry, the authors offer that nonprofits that provide unprofitable services such as the provision of charity care and medical education (beneficent nonprofits) are less likely to face regulatory enforcement for mispricing and exhibit more mispricing. Results indicate that lenient enforcement assists beneficent nonprofits to obtain higher revenues in price-regulated markets. Read More
- 27 Dec 2014
- Working Papers
How Should We Pay for Health Care?
Improving provider incentives and reimbursement must become a central component in health care reform. Payments need to align with the value delivered to patients: better health outcomes delivered at lower costs. Today, however, deeply‐flawed reimbursement approaches actively discourage providers from delivering value to their patients. In this paper the authors argue that reimbursement through bundled payments is the only approach that aligns providers, payers, and suppliers in a healthy competition to increase patient value. The authors describe the principles of value‐based bundled payments, how such bundles should be constructed, and why they believe this reimbursement method best aligns everyone's interests around value. They show how recent improvements in measuring patient's outcomes and the cost of care are overcoming the past barriers to wider adoption of bundled payments. They conclude by describing how bundled payments can transform competition in health care, and the longer‐term implications for providers, payers, employers, and health care delivery systems. Read More
- 10 Dec 2014
- Research & Ideas
Minimum Wage Debate Is Really About Social Values
Debate over raising the minimum wage tends to focus on costs and benefits, but economist Matthew Weinzierl argues that what really is at stake are much deeper societal values. Open for comment; 9 Comments posted.
- 12 Nov 2014
- Working Papers
Finance and Social Responsibility in the Informal Economy: Institutional Voids, Globalization, and Microfinance Institutions
Small- and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs around the world frequently face "institutional voids" of credit: In many places there are systematic constraints to obtaining credit stemming from underdeveloped capital and intermediary markets, regulatory systems, contract-enforcing mechanisms, and so on. In many countries, microfinance institutions (MFIs) help overcome such gaps by providing small- and low-interest loans to low-income individuals for them to establish small businesses. However, even though a great deal is known about the effects of MFIs in facilitating the development of SMEs and small entrepreneurs, we still need to understand how variation in institutional contexts shapes the way in which MFIs are effective in bridging these gaps. In this paper, the authors examine the effect of globalization on MFI operations across developing and emerging economies, looking specifically at more than 2,000 MFIs from 119 emerging and developing countries around the world over the period 2002-2012. Overall, findings shed light on both the bright side and the dark side of globalization from the perspectives of how social organizations (MFIs) can serve the global poor. Read More
- 30 Oct 2014
- Working Papers
The Nobel Prize: A 'Heritage-based' Brand-oriented Network
This study examines the Nobel Prize as a true heritage brand in a networked situation and explores its identity, reputation, and stewardship. It is the first field-based research on the Nobel Prize as a brand. The authors define a heritage brand as one where its past is leveraged into its positioning and value proposition for the present, and the future. A networked situation is one where several organizations join together to create a new entity with its own strategy and identity. Overall, the authors develop and articulate a new approach to and framework for examining and analyzing corporate brand identity and reputation, and apply it to the Nobel Prize. Read More
- 24 Oct 2014
- Working Papers
Individual Experience of Positive and Negative Growth Is Asymmetric: Global Evidence from Subjective Well-being Data
Are individuals more sensitive to losses than gains in macroeconomic growth? The authors analyze subjective well-being data drawn from three large data sets to investigate whether economic downturns are associated with decreases in individual well-being that are significantly larger than increases in well-being from equivalent upswings. The authors argue that public policy discussions focusing on the benefits of economic growth often overlook and should consider the psychological toll that recessions may create. Read More
- 14 May 2014
- Working Papers
Morality Rebooted: Exploring Simple Fixes to Our Moral Bugs
Although scholars know far more now than they used to about the conditions under which individuals are likely to behave, current understandings are still primarily descriptive. This paper responds to the challenge of advancing knowledge of unethical behavior from largely descriptive research to a framework aimed to reduce or even eliminate unethical behavior in organizations. The goal is twofold: First, the authors identify approaches to mitigating unethical behavior based on empirical evidence from existing research in moral psychology and behavioral ethics. Second, they develop a framework for evaluating different strategies with prescriptive recommendations on how to reduce unethical behaviors. Overall they find that ethical fixes emerge in two broad categories: values-oriented and structure-oriented approaches. Values-oriented approaches shift people's preferences to be moral, whereas structure-oriented approaches seek to design incentives, decisions, and tasks such that the unethical option is less tempting. Based on theory and empirical findings, the authors propose that adopting both values-oriented and structure-oriented approaches mitigates the risk of adverse effects from one strategy taken from a single approach. Read More
- 15 Jan 2014
- Working Papers
Redrawing the Lines: Did Political Incumbents Influence Electoral Redistricting in the World's Largest Democracy?
Most democratic countries undergo a process of redrawing their electoral boundaries every few years, usually with the goal of equalizing population sizes across constituencies. While this is important in maintaining the principle of one-person, one-vote, there is concern that the redistricting process can be influenced by political incumbents to create safe seats, where incumbents are unlikely to face strong electoral challenges ("gerrymandering"). In this paper the authors study this issue in the context of India, the world's largest democracy. India redrew the boundaries of national and state electoral constituencies in 2008 after a gap of three decades. Examining the influence of political incumbents on this redistricting process, the authors find that, by and large, the process achieved its primary goal of equalizing population sizes across constituencies. More importantly, the redistricting process does not appear to have been influenced by incumbent politicians to a great extent, although there is some evidence that the constituencies of specific politicians (advisory committee members) were less likely to undergo unfavorable changes. Overall, the redistricting process did not make a large difference to either the advantage enjoyed by the incumbent party or the electoral prospects of incumbent politicians. An important policy conclusion of the study is that it is possible to implement politically neutral redistricting plans in a developing country, provided that a non-political body is in charge of the process, and that the process is transparent and inclusive of all relevant stakeholders. Read More
- 22 Aug 2013
- Working Papers
From Green Users to Green Voters
Does the diffusion of technology affect voting patterns? Technology is usually not aligned with a specific ideology or political party. Indeed, to the extent that technology raises living standards, all parties tend to favor technology diffusion. However, in some cases, voters may associate a political party with a specific technology. Green parties, for example, advocate for the diffusion of green energy technologies and pursue policies that foster the diffusion of green energies. This paper finds a significant effect of photovoltaic (PV) adoption on the increase in the share of votes for Germany's Green Party. In particular, the increase in the diffusion rate of PV systems between 1998 and 2009 led to an increase in the fraction of green votes of 1 percent, which represents 25 percent of the actual increase in the voting rate experienced by the Green Party between 1998 and 2009. Read More
- 14 Aug 2013
- Working Papers
Firm Competitiveness and Detection of Bribery
Bribery is widespread around the world, illegal, detrimental to economic progress and social stability, and at the same time it can have clear economic benefits for a firm. While the benefits of bribery for a firm, through acquisition of contracts or avoidance of government bureaucracy, are intuitive and well documented, the costs after detection are less well understood. In this paper the author examines how the impact on firm competitiveness from the detection of bribery varies with the identity of the initiator, the method bribery was detected, and the firm's response after detection. All three dimensions are significantly associated with the impact on firm competitiveness. In addition, the data suggest that the most significant impact is on employee morale, followed by business relations and reputation, and then regulatory relations. Read More
- 31 Jul 2013
- Working Papers
Learning from Double-Digit Growth Experiences
Double-digit growth in real GDP is defined as a compound annual growth rate of 10 percent or more over a period of eight years or longer. This paper was written as a policy memorandum for the Government of Liberia, which seeks rapid growth in order to reach middle-income status by 2030. For Liberia, current IMF forecasts predict growth in real GDP on the order of 6 to 7 percent per year. The comparative analysis of this paper asks: In what ways do countries growing real GDP at double-digit rates differ from countries growing real GDP at rates of 6-7 percent? Overall, the findings suggest that Liberia is reasonably well positioned to become another country with double-digit growth. Yet as the analysis shows, countries that have attained double-digit growth are not unequivocally a group that one should strive to join. The ultra-rapid growers whose growth has been driven by resources, aid, or remittances have not generally conducted the sorts of reforms to the legal, regulatory, and governance environment that could have generated high growth without such unearned income. They have also not generally invested their rents well in infrastructure or human capital. Moreover, post-conflict double-digit growers have found it difficult to reform or invest well. Read More
- 28 Sep 2012
- Working Papers
Self-Serving Altruism? When Unethical Actions That Benefit Others Do Not Trigger Guilt
Not a day goes by without the revelation of unethical behavior by a politician, movie star, professional athlete, or high-ranking executive. This paper asks: Is a person's willingness to cross ethical lines influenced by the presence of others who may benefit? Research by Francesca Gino, Shahar Ayal, and Dan Ariely. Findings show that cheating is motivated by potential benefits to others. The authors analyze the results of three experiments to suggest that the potential benefits which dishonesty may create for others not only help people justify their own bad behavior but also serve as a self-serving motivator for it. Focusing on the social utility of others, people more freely categorize their own actions in positive terms and avoid negative updating of their moral self-image. As a result, people feel less guilty about their dishonest behavior when others-in addition to themselves-can benefit from them. Among the implications: Team settings might be conducive to dishonest behavior among group members, and thus might not be ideal to foster learning. Read More
- 07 Jun 2012
- Working Papers
How Short-Termism Invites Corruption--And What to Do About It
A long-term time horizon is most sensible where a business or investor has some edge and when short-term risks associated with a longer-term strategy are hedged and opportunity costs minimized. However, when perverse, short-term incentives artificially encourage executives to ignore high-yielding, long-term opportunities, then the costs of short-termism set in. The recent financial crisis suggests that the rise of short-termism has been especially troublesome in the finance industry. In this paper, Malcom Salter starts by analyzing a case involving the mortgage-banking desk at Citigroup because it can help us think about how short-termism-the collapsed time horizon of both business decision makers and investors-not only sabotages an enterprise's reputation and value, but also invites individual and institutional corruption. He then examines the key drivers of short-termism in contemporary business, and their potential effects on the behavior of both executives and their organizations. He concludes by proposing mechanisms to deter the corrupting effects of short-termism, including changes in both business and public policy. Read More
- 20 Jan 2012
- Working Papers
Income Inequality and Social Preferences for Redistribution and Compensation Differentials
Market-based factors have substantially increased inequality in the United States over the last three decades. If the inequality caused by these mechanisms reduces social preferences regarding distributive equality, the inequality can become amplified and entrenched. The potential thus exists for the formation of a "vicious cycle" where increases in disparity weaken concern for wage equality or redistribution. This weakened concern affords greater future compensation differentials, a shrinking of the welfare state, and so on that further increase inequality and again shift preferences. Alternatively, changes in social preferences can counteract inequality increases. William Kerr characterizes how changes in inequality affect social attitudes towards government-led redistribution and compensation differentials. The results of this study provide mixed evidence regarding the vicious-cycle hypothesis. Kerr's findings suggest that social preferences regarding inequality adjust to desire more redistribution while allowing greater labor market inequality. Read More
- 23 Nov 2011
- Working Papers
The Organization of Firms Across Countries
Economists have been paying increasing attention to the role that culture plays in a firm's overall performance. This paper focuses on how trust—a key cultural factor—affects firms' decision-making process, size, and productivity. Research was conducted by Nicholas Bloom of Stanford University, Rafaella Sadun of the Harvard Business School, and John Van Reenen of the London School of Economics. Read More
- 28 Oct 2011
- Working Papers
Fairness, Efficiency, and Flexibility in Organ Allocation for Kidney Transplantation
For many people who suffer end-stage renal disease, a kidney transplant is considered a potentially life-saving gift. Allocation policies for kidneys from deceased donors are thus of central importance and have to accomplish major objectives in alleviating human suffering, prolonging life, and providing nondiscriminatory, fair, and equal access to organs for all patients. In this paper, the authors focused on national allocation policies in the United States and the recent effort to revise the current policy. Their design of a national allocation policy focuses on perhaps the simplest, most common and currently used priority method, namely a point system. They also present four case studies in which they designed new policies under different scenarios. Read More
- 21 Oct 2011
- Working Papers
Market Interest in Nonfinancial Information
During the past two decades, there have been many ideas for improving business reporting of nonfinancial information such as on a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Using data from Bloomberg, authors Robert G. Eccles, Michael P. Krzus, and George Serafeim provide insights into market interest in nonfinancial information at a level of granularity not available until now. They identify exactly what information is of greatest interest, contrasting both the global and U.S. market across the full spectrum of ESG information and for each component of ESG, as well as Carbon Disclosure Project metrics. They also show variation in interest across asset classes and firm types, and present preliminary explanations for these differences. Read More
- 29 Jul 2011
- Working Papers
Who Is Governing Whom? Senior Managers, Governance and the Structure of Generosity in Large U.S. Firms
Analyzing several Fortune 500 firms over the period of 10 years, Christopher Marquis and Matthew Lee discuss the factors that influence corporate philanthropy, using the subject to theorize about and test how structural features of organizations help senior leaders to shape firm strategy. Read More
- 07 Jun 2011
- Working Papers
The Institutional Logic of Great Global Firms
In practice, many large firms are now realizing the importance of humanism in corporate management. But in academia, much of management theory is still stuck on the ideas of early industrialization - focusing solely on the idea that the only real value is financial value. In this paper, Rosabeth Moss Kanter discusses how social logic guides the practices of many high-performing companies. Kanter suggests that such successful practices should provoke the creation of new economic theory, which will in turn provoke other firms to take note. She puts forth several propositions to make the case. Read More
- 17 May 2011
- Working Papers
The Consequences of Mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting
The number of firms reporting sustainability information has grown significantly in the past decade, both due to voluntary actions and to mandates from several national governments and stock exchange authorities. In this paper, London Business School's Ioannis Ioannou and Harvard Business School's George Serafeim investigate whether mandatory sustainability reporting has any effect on a company's tendency to engage in socially responsible management practices. Read More
- 20 Jan 2011
- Working Papers
Testing Coleman's Social-Norm Enforcement Mechanism: Evidence from Wikipedia
Harvard Business School professor Mikolaj Jan Piskorski and doctoral candidate Andreea Gorbatai look to the editing process on Wikipedia to test and validate the well-accepted (but little-verified) theory of sociologist James Coleman that social norm violations decline as network density increases. Support for Coleman's mechanism would alert us to the importance of punishments for norm violations and rewards for such punishments, and thus help us to design social systems in which norms are observed. Open for comment; 4 Comments posted.
- 09 Dec 2010
- Working Papers
Friends in High Places
Research supports the old adage that says it's not what you know; it's whom you know--especially when it comes to the voting behavior of US politicians. In a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, Harvard Business School professors Lauren Cohen and Christopher Malloy study the congressional voting record from 1989 to 2008. They show that personal connections among Congress members reliably affect how they will vote on pending legislation. Read More
- 27 Oct 2010
- Working Papers
Prosocial Spending and Well-Being: Cross-Cultural Evidence for a Psychological Universal
Can money buy happiness? Apparently it can--if that money is spent on someone else. New research shows that people around the world gain emotional benefits from using their financial resources to benefit others. The research, which included data from 136 countries, was conducted by Lara B. Aknin, Elizabeth W. Dunn, Christopher P. Barrington-Leigh, and John Helliwell, University of British Columbia; Robert Biswas-Diener, Centre of Applied Positive Psychology; Imelda Kemeza, Mbarara University of Science & Technology; Paul Nyende, Makerere University; Claire Ashton-James, University of Groningen; and Michael I. Norton, Harvard Business School. Read More
- 31 Aug 2010
- Working Papers
Multinational Firms, Labor Market Discrimination, and the Capture of Competitive Advantage by Exploiting the Social Divide
Women and ethnic minorities are frequently discriminated against in the labor markets of both developed and emerging economies, particularly in opportunities for management positions. Multinationals entering such markets must decide whether to aggressively hire and promote the excluded group, thus reaping the benefits of their underutilized talent, or conform to local practice and avoid provoking some bigoted policymakers, executives, purchasers, and/or supply agents. In this paper, HBS professor Jordan Siegel, Lynn Pyun, and B.Y. Cheon find that multinationals gain significant competitive opportunities by scanning the host-market social landscape, identifying social schisms in the labor market, and exploiting such schisms by actively hiring and promoting members of the excluded group to positions of management responsibility. Read More
- 08 Feb 2010
- HBS Cases
Looking Behind Google's Stand in China
Google's threat to pull out of China is either a blow for Internet freedom or cover for a failed business strategy, depending on with whom you talk. Professor John A. Quelch looks behind the headlines in a new case. Read More
- 10 Sep 2009
- Working Papers
Feeling Good about Giving: The Benefits (and Costs) of Self-Interested Charitable Behavior
Helping others takes countless forms and springs from countless motivations, from deep-rooted empathy to a more calculated desire for public recognition. Social scientists have identified a host of ways in which charitable behavior can lead to benefits for the giver, whether economically via tax breaks, socially via signaling one's wealth or status, or psychologically via experiencing well-being from helping. Charitable organizations have traditionally capitalized on all of these motivations for giving, with a recently emerging focus on highlighting the mood benefits of giving—the feelings of empowerment, joy, and inspiration that giving engenders. Indeed, if giving feels good, why not advertise the benefits of "self-interested giving," allowing people to experience that good feeling while increasing contributions to charity at the same time? HBS doctoral candidate Lalin Anik, Professor Michael I. Norton, and coauthors explore whether organizations that seek to increase charitable giving by advertising the benefits of giving are making claims supported by empirical research and, most importantly, whether such claims actually increase donations. Read More
- 23 Jul 2009
- Working Papers
Informed and Interconnected: A Manifesto for Smarter Cities
To make our cities and communities smarter, we must become a little smarter ourselves, seeking information and an agenda to forge connections enabling collaboration, according to HBS professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter and IBM's Stanley S. Litow. Their vision is that someday soon, leaders will combine technological capabilities and social innovation to help produce a smarter world. That world will be seen on the ground in smarter cities composed of smarter communities that support the well-being of all citizens. This paper outlines eight challenges facing cities and the communities they encompass, based on experience in the United States. Kanter and Litow provide examples of practices and programs led by both government and nonprofit organizations, many technology-enabled, that point the way to solutions, and they conclude with a call for leaders to embrace an agenda for change. Read More
- 03 Jun 2009
- Working Papers
It Is Okay for Artists to Make Money�No, Really, It's Okay
When art and commerce are mentioned in the same sentence, many people become bad tempered or think something needs fixing. This paper argues that more artists ought to make more money more often. HBS professor Robert Austin and theater dramaturg Lee Devin identify and undermine three fallacies about art and commerce, and suggest that it is necessary to carry on a more careful and less emotional conversation about the tensions between art and business and to overcome a general aversion to business common among artists and their patrons. They also stress the need to develop better theories about how art and commerce can achieve integration helpful to both. Read More
- 19 Feb 2009
- Working Papers
Dishonest Deed, Clear Conscience: Self-Preservation through Moral Disengagement and Motivated Forgetting
Why do people engage in unethical behavior repeatedly over time? In Everybody Does It! (1994), Thomas Gabor documents the pervasive immorality of ordinary people. Challenging the stereotype that only criminals violate the law, Gabor describes the numerous transgressions of everyday life and suggests that the excuses people make for their dishonest behavior parallel the justifications criminals make for their crimes. This common tendency of people to justify and distance themselves from their unethical behavior has captured the attention of several psychologists, and a long stream of research has documented differences in the way people think about their own ethical behavior and that of others. Harvard Business School's Lisa Shu and Max Bazerman, with colleague Francesca Gino, show that seemingly innocuous aspects of the environment can promote the decision to act ethically or unethically. Read More
- 14 Jul 2008
- Research & Ideas
HBS Cases: Reforming New Orleans Schools After Katrina
The New Orleans public school system, ravaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, is now getting a boost from charter schools—today about half of the city's 80 schools are charter schools, says HBS lecturer and senior researcher Stacey M. Childress. She explains what New Orleans represents for entrepreneurial opportunities in U.S. public education. Read More
- 07 Jul 2008
- Research & Ideas
Innovation Corrupted: How Managers Can Avoid Another Enron
The train wreck that was Enron provides key insights for improving corporate governance and financial incentives as well as organizational processes that strengthen ethical discipline, says HBS professor emeritus Malcolm S. Salter. His new book, Innovation Corrupted: The Origins and Legacy of Enron's Collapse, is a deep reflection on the present and future of business. Read More
- 23 Jun 2008
- Working Papers
Using Financial Innovation to Support Savers: From Coercion to Excitement
This paper acknowledges the wide range of solutions to the problem of low family savings. Families, and of particular interest to the authors, low-income families, save for a wide variety of purposes, including identifiable reasons such as education and retirement and others that are more broad, like rainy days or emergencies. Given societal pressures to consume, and given the diversity among people, it is unlikely that there is a single solution to the savings problem. Yet a number of programs described by Tufano and Schneider have great promise in supporting household savings. Tufano and Schneider discuss each program from the perspectives of would-be savers as well as from that of other key stakeholders. Read More
- 23 Jun 2008
- Research & Ideas
Innovative Ways to Encourage Personal Savings
Saving money doesn't need to be so difficult. According to HBS professor Peter Tufano, "The most interesting ideas—indeed the oldest—try to make savings a fun or satisfying experience." As Tufano describes in this Q&A, different solutions appeal to different people. Here's what government policy, the private sector, and nonprofits can do. Read More
- 01 Apr 2008
- Working Papers
No Harm, No Foul: The Outcome Bias in Ethical Judgments
Too often, workers are evaluated based on results rather than on the quality of the decision. Given that most consequential business decisions involve some uncertainty, the upshot is that organizations wind up rewarding luck rather than wisdom. From a rational decision-making perspective, people's decisions should be evaluated based on the information the decision maker had available to him or her at the time, and not based on the ultimate results. This paper tests predictions about this effect, known as the outcome bias, in two studies in which participants were asked to consider various ethically questionable behaviors. Participants were also given information about the outcome of such behaviors and were asked to rate the ethicality of the described actions with or without the outcome information. The findings extend prior research in psychology and ethics. Read More
- 10 Dec 2007
- HBS Cases
One Laptop per Child
The One Laptop per Child initiative wants to develop and distribute $100 laptops to poor children around the world. Despite eager observers and exciting breakthroughs technologically, it has found the path to customers more rocky than anticipated. Marketing has some answers, as a new case study details. Q&A with HBS professor John Quelch. Read More
- 19 Nov 2007
- Lessons from the Classroom
Teaching The Moral Leader
In The Moral Leader course at Harvard Business School, students exchange their business management case studies to discuss some of the great protagonists in literature. Professor Sandra Sucher discusses how we all can find our own definition of moral leadership. Read More
- 06 Sep 2007
- Working Papers
The Excess Burden of Government Indecision
Virtually all U.S. policymakers, budget analysts, and academic experts agree that the United States faces a very serious, if not a grave, long-term fiscal problem. Yet few policymakers will publicly say how or when they would fix it, perhaps because they fear being the bearer of bad news and getting voted out of office. Delaying the resolution of fiscal imbalances incurs two costs, however. First, it leaves a larger bill for a smaller number of people to pay. Second, and of primary interest to this research, it perpetuates uncertainty, leading economic agents to make suboptimal saving, investment, and other decisions, and reducing welfare. This research identifies and measures this "excess burden" of government indecision and finds that it is economically significant. Read More
- 30 Jul 2007
- Research & Ideas
Repugnant Markets and How They Get That Way
Repugnance is different in different places and at different times, says Harvard economist Alvin E. Roth in this Q&A. As someone who designs and builds new markets, he marvels at how society decides whether a transaction is "good" or "bad"—even when such transactions are very much alike. Read More
- 24 May 2007
- Working Papers
Repugnance as a Constraint on Markets
While some kinds of transactions are repugnant at certain times and places, they are considered perfectly acceptable in other situations. This essay examines a wide range of examples, including the buying and selling of kidneys for transplantation. Repugnance has important consequences for the transactions and markets we see. Read More
- 13 Mar 2006
- Research & Ideas
Global Poverty Needs a Global Answer
A World Development Corporation could help business, government, and non-governmental organizations collaborate more effectively to ease global poverty, believes George C. Lodge, HBS professor emeritus. He discusses recent developments. Read More
- 24 Sep 2001
- Research & Ideas
Five Questions for Debora L. Spar
HBS Working Knowledge editor Sean Silverthorne conducted an email interview with Debora L. Spar about her new book, Ruling the Waves: Cycles of Invention, Chaos and Wealth. Read More


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"Marley", The New Bob Marley Documentary From Director Kevin Macdonald | Film Review
"Marley", The New Bob Marley Documentary From Director Kevin Macdonald | Film Review
by Jason Hedge
Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley was and still is an international superstar. His death in 1981 cut his life and monumental career short but his music lives on and his popularity has grown exponentially. Not only did he leave 11 confirmed children behind, he left the legacy of bringing reggae music into the international spotlight. Bob Marley promoted the growth of the Rastafarian religion, that was before the 70's, only known on his tiny island of Jamaica. His spirit has resonated through many cultures, generations and even armed conflict. All who love his music have their own reasons for identifying with the man; some feel his music is a universal truth and to others his music incites a sense of self-determination. Up until this point, the most detailed account of Bob Marley's life has been chronicled through the eyes of Rita (his wife) in her book: No Woman No Cry and other attempts have been made in the past to document portions of Marley's career as well. Whether it was record companies or bootleggers in the prior attempts, most releases have fallen short of accurately or completely displaying Bob's whole story. Everything about that last sentence is about to change come April 20, 2012 when Marley enters into the consciousness of the eyes and ears of the world.
Marley, the new documentary by Academy award winning director Kevin Macdonald is of course based on the late reggae superstar Bob Marley and displays in genuinely perfect balance the singer/songwriter and musicians life from the cradle to the grave. The goal of this documentary was to find out as the director put it: "Why does he still speak to people around the world (because he clearly does) and why does he speak to people so much more profoundly than any other rock artist or popular music artist?" This question has not been answered by or even asked in any Bob Marley movies this reviewer has seen. This film goes above and beyond that scope. Not only does this movie show the motivation behind Bob's sound, as an audience we are allowed intimate views into the reasons behind Bob's lyric writing, relationships, sports, religion, politics, family, his role to his community and so many other areas of his life. Interviews from people that knew Bob best are included; whether it be band mates, room mates, lovers or family; a new perspective is laid out on Robert Nesta Marley as the world has never seen before. Many of the people interviewed had their own individual view of Bob as a man; this created a process of evaluation towards the interviews to create a linear story that was substantiated by correlation rather than face value. Bob Marley had the sense to not hold business agreements as paramount with his handling of his associates; (in business, personal affairs and life mates) so with his early passing those who relied on him had to sort out the issues with him leaving no formal will. Directly affecting the type of memories his band mates and family remembered due to the period of uncertainty after his death; this was barely and briefly mentioned in the film; which was definitely in good taste and I assume done to not take away from the greatness that was achieved by Bob Marley. Our screening access from the Bob Marley foundation to the prestigious Charles Aidikoff Screening Room in Beverley Hills this month provided one of the most marvelous settings to witness this film. As the screening room for some of the first screenings of Stars Wars from George Lucas among many other genre defining film, the rooms atmosphere set the stage high for Marley. With all expectations set to the highest level, Kevin Macdonald's Marley instantly became the greatest documentary I had ever seen and a new guide book to how documentaries of this much weight and cultural important should be made.
Vivid imagery, footage never seen before, audio that has been cleaned up and given new life; all elements of Marley are on full display and left me without a single complaint the two plus hours the movie lasts. Songs that have been heard countless numbers of times sound sonically enhanced; something that pushed the music to a new level and gave Bob's music an even new light. The opening track from the film, 'Exodus' is exposed for the driving beat of the bass drum more so than ever. With a stroke of pure genius, advanced editing techniques were used during the montages; the photos were presented in a manner that almost animated still images to fill in for the periods that little to no footage existed of Marley. 3-d photo imaging is bringing photos to life in a new way and this is one of the first films on Bob to extensively use this technology. Even BBC recordings that are relatively common and the most wide spread are given new light not to mention the rare recordings that receive a superb clean up and put in context with the reason the songs were created. New, current footage of Jamaica is shot very well and shows the island in its many states. The fly over of the mountain side village that Bob grew up at really presents his upbringing potently and is another reason why this film is so unique. There is an element with the focus on the mist in the mountains that Bob's soul is ever present in the spirit of Jamaica. Interviews are done in a manner that makes the viewer feel as if they are with the person speaking and engaging in the conversation and not just being spoken to. Also, the interviews are not the typical standard backdrop and stool environments; these are given the treatment of putting the subjects in their own environment. This allows the director to evoke pure interviews due to the comfort level. The overall treatment of the documentary is above and beyond visually appealing as I had no choice but to maintain attention through the duration of this extended length documentary.
Also worth noting, the creation of Marley rested upon Executive Producer and eldest son Ziggy Marley. Ziggy was very enthusiastic about the creation of this movie. He stated: "There's been a lot of things done on Bob, I think this one will give people a more emotional connection to Bob's life as a man. Not just a reggae legend or a mythical figure, but his life as a man, you know?" This is the first movie on Bob that is approved by the estate of Marley and the help from the family is prevalent in the amount of knowledge and insight given to the audience. Executive Producer Chris Blackwell, Bob Marley and the Wailers's producer that had a huge hand in helping the group become international superstars, has very important insights in this film. Insights that become very crucial to understanding how Bob Marley got his sound off the island of Jamaica. Blackwell knew what it was like to work with a mature Bob, he also new of the period of great transition since he oversaw the loss of Peter and Bunny and only to gain the I-Threes and Bob as a front man. Blackwell knew of the "Pasteurization" that occurred with his meddling in the music to make it more palatable for international ears. This is a great admission to the next section of Marley since this was part of the reason the Wailers were known in full after Peter and Bunny's departure as Bob Marley and the Wailers. Relationships unfold and expand and the window of Bob Marley is more personal and inviting than ever before. I could not help but think right away that this is a film that everyone of all generations should experience as the inspirational power of Bob Marley's legacy is needed in the world more than ever. Below is SCV's extensive breakdown of Marley from Academy award winning director Kevin Macdonald.
Marley opens up with a beautiful shot of fisherman off the coast of Western Africa. The establishing shot that follows reveals that the beach is directly in front of a colonial slave post in Ghana. From this point most Africans were sent abroad for the purpose of slavery. There is a stark reminder of the finality; the interior of the fortress's door stated: "Door of no return". From this doorway it is estimated that 60 million Africans were relocated against their will and forced to work as a slave for the rest of their existence. Once the initial connection is made we are transported to Jamaica, beautiful aerial shots of the hills surrounding 9 mile (Bob Marley's birthplace) are presented in glorious fashion following a very in depth photo montage of Bob set to 'Exodus'. Bob's first schoolteacher opens the films setting in Jamaica by speaking of his knack for being a musical child. Once we hear the first interview from the man himself, the viewer will be quick to notice the use of sub-titles to help the general population or non-patois understanding audience hear Bob's words. Interviews with Rita Marley and Bunny (Wailer) Livingston reveal the discrimination Bob endured even from his own people due to his multiracial background. Since Bob was half black and half white, he stood out in the population around him for his light complexion. His own family would force him to do work as a child that was work suited for adults if he wanted a meal everyday. With his background displayed clearly in terms of his work ethic at a very young age, color is added in full in Marley to the dedication needed to be a musician in the Jamaican island nation when Bob was a youth. Instruments had to be handmade, guitars made from bamboo with stolen copper wire strings and drums made from cut down trees with calf skin heads, there wasn't a Guitar Center that you could obtain your tools of expression with. An instrument called a "Rumba Box" would be created by bending three pieces of metal and attaching them to a box with a hole cut out to resonate. The only plentiful instrument was a banjo since so many had been shipped to the island for the colonizers consumption. This instrument is given a very bright focus and shows the type of sounds Bob was absorbing at the time, something the film achieves with the usage of archived clips and music from that era that Bob had nothing to do with creating. With the background given on Bob's rural upbringings, the focus is then shifted once Bob turns 12 and his Mother moves him to the much more populated Kingston, Jamaica.
Cedella Booker (Bob's Mother) decided to move herself and Bob to the ex slave port of Kingston. The photos of her in the film show a very strong women, a women of course who created one of the most influential people in modern times. As the film transitions from Bob's rural upbringings and into his teen years, the film presents the first known photo of Bob taken. This film achieves a window of resurrection of his undocumented years in the most creative fashion with photos like this and many others. The film leaves no room in covering up the fact that little has been documented from his early years. We are told as an audience that there is no video and very few photos of Bob or his bands until 1972 as this was due to the economic circumstances in Jamaica in that period. As Bob would expand his horizons and gain more press, the documentation became heavier and heavier in the film for footage.
Bob's musical career as a solo artist began and ended abruptly with his release of "Judge Not". It proved to not sell well and the film shows how Bob had to rethink his approach. He sang with his classmate Neville "Bunny" Livingston and they eventually found a guitarist who played third part to add harmony. This was a tall and seasoned musician by the name of Peter McIntosh. Under the guidance of Joe Higgs, the film breaks down the formation of the groups new name The Wailers and their first musings as a new unit. The Wailers were able to get an early single and ska song named "Simmer Down" to become a top hit and as the film highlights, it was in every jukebox in Jamaica in 1964. During this period, Bob gained employment as a welder and that is where he met Desmond Dekker (another famous Jamaican singer that gained US airplay before The Wailers). Bob was becoming known wide and far on his island and he knew he would get off the island from his music well before he did. Bob's Mother Cedella left to go live in the US when he was 17 years old and this was a period of self discovery for Marley as he started his journey into Rastafarianism. Mortimer Planno, a high priest of sorts in the religion took Bob directly under his wing at this point and the teachings, ideas and groundings of these experiences would stay with Bob until the moment he left this earth. With Bob's new found guidance, this also allowed him more peace within his own skin as Rastafarianism provided Bob with a vehicle to be accepted as a man, rather than have to prove himself under any one nationality. The interview clip with Bob Marley explaining the strength he had to gather to find himself is marvelous in position of the other footage and interviews. This film pulls interviews from a very crucial point of his career when he had gained critical acclaim and was more aware of the person he had become. Bob also found Rastafarian guidance in Planno to fill the void created in the absence of his father, an element to the film that brought tears to my eyes when seeing the type of rejection he felt from his fathers family. The other change in Bob during this time was his courtship with his eventual wife Rita. Her accounts of Bob are priceless and really show the man that Bob was and the type of human connection that everyone around the world can identify with. She described Bob as "reserved" and "shy" and her charismatic way of explaining her history with Bob was of the most honorable level. The romance Rita began with Bob started with Bob actually giving Rita a letter describing his feelings due to his timidness since he at the time was not out spoken enough to actually tell her himself. This one of the many areas of the film that really pulled me in and really made me feel how personal and impression giving this film was going to get.
A notable and somewhat heart wrenching moment in the film was a portion with Bob's half-sister Constance. Bob had tried to get help from his fathers side of his family in the late 60's. This was of course the European side of his family whom had a thriving business on the island. The family that was truly Bob's and who he had approached turned him down and the family did not even believe Bob and his claims of who his father was. The type of resonance that speaks out when you realize Bob took this horrifying experiencing and turned it into a positive one with the creation of a song is surreal. After being denied from his fathers side of the family he then went on to create "Cornerstone". This song was played for Constance and also for Bob's second cousin from the "European Marley's" and it is shown on film their reactions while listening with headphones. His half sister humbly and in a almost breaking down mood reveals how she feels it is remarkable that Marley is his name around the world now. The lyrical meaning of "Cornerstone" was put in context to the two from the interviewer and it had an astounding affect on them both (and the theater). You could feel them realize what they had done and the type of people they were raised by. To feel them transition and realize this, it's a moment of cinematic history that struck me in the throat and still does when thinking about it. The films transitional passage of key singles and gigs for the Wailers is never ending and his life shapes into a way never seen during this period of the 60's and very early 70's. After Bob tried to make a career at the legendary Studio One, Bob was frustrated with living on the studio property and not making any money (as this was the case for most Studio One artists). Bob tried his luck in the states and landed in Delaware, an unlikely place for someone of his talents, however this would give Bob access to sounds around the world he would never have dreamed of hearing in Jamaica. While in Delaware, Bob worked for the Chrysler plant driving a forklift and this is where he was inspired to write the song 'Night Shift'. After months of working and staying in the basement practicing his guitar, Bob was ready to go back home for more "freedom" and to find himself even more. The films use of archival photos and videos that date each other perfectly shows how much of a different type of man Bob was becoming, nothing I have ever seen achieved with as much clarity to every part of the story. Not even into the height of his career and their is a deep understanding on the wisdom, experiences and walks of life Bob Marley gathered that would culminate in such a strong and energetic force musically.
Once Bob was back in Jamaica from his small travels to the States, Bob had a new found fire to promote and distribute his own records. Bob knew all the best sound system crews, dj's and other musical icons of the island that created the grid of music interaction in Jamaica. The one who really designed sound in a completely new way and someone Bob was able to break out further into the public with was the always-entertaining Lee "Scratch" Perry. At this time Bob, Bunny and Peter would ride around the island on bikes and sell their records. Jamaican music had a hard time getting play on the local radio stations and the film highlights in the most honest way how The Wailers took this into their own hands. You would think this is Chess Records by the story that ensues as the group literally strong armed the most in demand DJ's in Jamaica until they gained airplay. After Wailers tunes made it on the radio, they picked up momentum in the UK and the Wailers made it there to do some shows. This was the beginning of the end for the original Wailers. Producer and record owner Chris Blackwell found out where they were playing in the UK from all the buzz and he arranged a meeting with the group that tour. At the time the Wailers agreed to do an album for 4,000 pounds and Blackwell paid them on the spot. After the agreement, a series of promotional tours were to follow. The division of the original Wailers begins to show in the documentary as Peter and Bunny were very mistrusting and hesitant to go any further due to Bob being made the focal point of the group. The intricacy of marketing, label politics and the bands inner relationships is given a heightened feeling. The pace of the montage clips is always consistent with the mood and subject matter through the movie and this was the first section of the film that I realized how balanced the account of Bob's life was in Marley. First Bunny left the band (being replaced by mentor Joe Higgs for a brief period) after he learned that the band was going to play in "Freak clubs" and there would be no pay for the second leg of the "Catch a Fire" tour. Peter followed a short time later due to the lack of his own solo work being ignored and the relationship of everyone is a focal point of the film that brings the film to the next big era of his career. This was the official end of the Wailers and the beginning of the new Bob Marley and the Wailers.
By 1974, the Wailers embarked on the Natty Dread tour, the second outing for the group on their new label Island Records. Bass player Aston "Family Man" Barrett recalled the very first show as a "Dynamite" performance. This new revamped version of the band included more sound than the original band with inclusion of the female backing vocal talents of the I-Threes, percussion and lead guitars. The pace of the film never seems unbalanced and even this far into his career, the level of anticipation is marvelous when realizing how many areas of the world this documentary has already touched on. By 1975, the group had reached new critical acclaim and was professionally recorded during a performance at London's Lyceum Theater. The show, like so many during that era, was over sold and the energy from the crowd was passed to the band in full from how Rita Marley recounts in detail in the film. This was the official kick start to send Bob into the upper ranks of music on a world stage. The Island recording studio and house in Jamaica then became Bob's house for business and rehearsal after this period as the group loved it there. The film shows what the house looks like now with stunning wood floors, multiple levels and a beautiful passageway to the house itself. Bob Marley and family residence proved to, as Bob states, "Bring the Ghetto up town". It was also known for being "A Spot" as Cedella Marley called it due to the amount of people constantly hanging out and the open door policy. It was at this headquarters that Bob would play music, play soccer, exercise, eat cultural and religious (ital) food and discuss politics that would shape his thinking. The residence at the Island house or more commonly known to the people of Jamaica 56 Hope Road was within a few houses of the prime minister of Jamaica. This location is also where Bob would give a lot of his monetary gains back to the people. Neville Garrick, Bob's artistic supervisor stated that Bob wouldn't just give people a few dollars; he would give them enough to take care of themselves and their families. No matter where you are at in this film, it takes you deep inside the psyche and overall meaning of so many important parts to Bob Marley's life and this section highlights how giving Bob was to his people in Jamaica. With these new understandings, the music becomes even more potent with songs from the Wailers new releases that have a feeling even heavier than before. Bob's attraction to the ladies was also given a haven in Marley. His Girlfriend and eventual Miss Jamaica Cindy Blackspeare is one of the authorities presented in the film about the on goings at 56 Hope Road.. By this point in the film, the introduction of live concert material finds its way more and more into the film and the raw power of Bob Marley and The Wailers is presented in high definition and spiritual power.
As the film transitions into the year of 1976, there is a clear defining representation given on how Jamaica was taken over by political violence. Bob had agreed to play a free show in Jamaica to create a cease fire among waring political factions and he did. There is an interview given with one of the heads of these factions and the type of picture he paints is very dark and truly allowed me to feel how dangerous and real this time was. During the preparations for this huge concert, The Wailers were practicing at their Hope Road band house nightly with official state secret service on the premises. On the evening before the concert, security was abnormally absent and there was a shooting that occurred while the band was rehearsing. The gunmen hit Bob, Rita and their tour manager and luckily they all survived the attempt on their lives. The film shifts to one of many climaxes at this point. There was much discussion within the group if they were even going to perform for Jamaica still or if they should leave the island for safety reasons. The films tone shades into a very deep and dark vibe as the picture is painted of a very bleak reality that was now placed on Bob Marley and those he loved the most. Bob was unwilling to leave the island before his performance scheduled and insisted on performing. He felt that Jah would protect him and if taking him was a part of the plan, it was something he fully accepted. During the concert, Bob spoke of this recent event and even opened up his shirt, revealing his wounds to the crowd. This footage has existed in the public realm for years and the clean up job on the audio and video brings the power of this experience to a new euphoric high. It's truly a pivotal moment in the history of Bob Marley. Rita Marley was very revealing about the situation in stating that Bob leaving the island after this concert wasn't out of fear but from feeling hurt that his own people would attempt to take his life and those closest to him. It wasn't long after the shooting Bob fled to Nassau and then to live in exile in London. The weight of the film levels out and the scope of Bob's happiness is rejuvenated after the film begins to explore his time in London and the rising popularity of his music.
Once in London, the Chelsea district to be exact; Bob and the Wailers all live in the same house with everyone living on their own floor. The film speaks about English pro football players who would routinely scrimmage Bob and company. Word is that the Wailers would actually win some matches here and there. Of really interesting importance was when Junior Marvin describes a unique recording technique Bob used during this time. As Bob's lead guitarist and back up singer, Junior Marvin mentions Bob only slept an average of four hours a day because he loved to get up early in the morning and record due to the raspy sound in his voice. This is the period, however, when Bob would endure an injury that would stay with him until his last day. While in France and playing soccer in a park, Bob had his foot stepped on by a cleat of an opposing player. Bob simply had it checked, wrapped it up and kept playing daily. Months later this same injury would be diagnosed with melanoma. Located in his big toe, Bob was advised to get either the toe or his whole leg amputated. Not wanting to do any off that due to Rastafarian beliefs and the fear of not being able to dance or play soccer Bob sought a second opinion. He found a doctor that believed if they just cut off the infected area, Bob would be able to keep his toe and prevent the spread of cancer through out his body. He went along with the least invasive method and this was affirmed by his circle of advisers and looked down upon by his family and close friends. Those closest to Bob all agree that Bob was getting very bad advice, a part of the film that moves in emotion and feeling once again. The album Exodus was the main focus of this period and was a defining album for this timeless musician. Every section of the film highlights in great detail each album and the footage of the 'Is This Love' music video, Bob's first into the new format of media, is some of the most charismatic and joyous footage with Bob. The inclusion of this video in this documentary was a perfect touch.
By 1978, Bob was approached by the conflicting political parties in Jamaica to do another peace concert. With many new areas of growth in Bob's band's catalog, the late 70's became a very energized period for Bob and his people and he always kept love for his island of Jamaica, regardless of the attempt on his life there. Bob was quoted as saying: "My life is important only if I can help many people", this was to the affirmation that he would go ahead and organize and promote a peace concert. When Bob returned to Jamaica, his plane was surrounded by people just as Hailie Selassie's was when he came to Jamaica, a reprise of the beginning of the film that focuses on the time when Hailie Selassie visited Jamaica and the effects it had on everyone. This was a powerful lift for Bob and his intentions. When the concert finally took place, Bob called for an impromptu meeting of the different political parties of the time. Political leaders Edward Seega and Michael Manley come center stage and shake hands and Bob raises their hands over his body and in his own while communicating to the crowd. It's one of those hair raising moments when you feel what Bob's importance was to this world every second that transpired. Bob was truly a man of unity in this action. He was able to accomplish in 30 seconds what a year of violence and negotiations could not do. The film also takes a lot of time to allow Bob's kids that he raised himself to account for the type of atmosphere they experienced in his world. From perspectives of their father's relationship with their mother to the politically heated situations that grew as Bob's status grew, Bob Marley as a father and not a mystic is finally given proper honorable light. During the visit Bob took to Jamaica, Bob took his kids to Trenchtown as he always did when he returned to Jamaica. The film points out that he would go out of his way to prove his trust in his people by leaving his vehicle unlocked, showing his lack of spiritual importance in material goods. Bob was quoted saying: "My richness is life forever", his spirituality was so strong that he knew earthly goods were only part of his earnings and the rest would be provided for him in the afterlife.
"Reggae music will get bigger and bigger and bigger till it reaches the right people!" – Bob Marley
The film is at full speed at this point, shifting through the stardom Bob was reaching and highlighting in micro detail, so many new parts to this complex story that have never been revealed. In late 1978, Bob and The Wailers played to two million people in six weeks during their tours in Europe. They even played a sold out show in Japan to four-thousand people that knew ever lyric even though they could not speak English. The film then touches on an element of Bob's story that I think is really relevant by today's standards. Even with all of this success, Bob was still wondering why his audience was still primarily white? At the time of his questioning, he was offered to play shows in Gabon for the groups very first performance in Africa. Bob agreed to perform as the honor was huge to be asked to play in Africa even though he didn't understand the nature of the Ruler (or Dictator) who invited him. Once in Gabon, Bob Marley and the Wailers were contracted to play a few shows for a nominal fee and quickly Bob befriended the daughter of the ruler. The film becomes very dark at this point as Bob was able to find out that he was being lied to from his manager about the fee charged for the group playing in Africa. Bob was very excited about the chance to get on the continent and that was deflated when Bob found out that the promoters had been grossly overcharged. To add insult to injury the manager that arranged this essentially took the excess money for his own purposing. Bob and the band later questioned the manager for excess of three hours. They reportedly record the manager and ask him the same question a half an hour later and rewind the tape to show him being caught in lies. During the time of the interrogation of the manager from the Wailers, the band allegedly held the manager out of their 23rd story balcony to get the real story and he was subsequently fired for the dishonesty. The importance of Bob to the world that his ancestors came from is felt in full and you realize Bob might have threw him off that balcony if he had disrespected Africa in his name on any worst level. A man of extremes, both very warm in heart and very cold if forced into that position, this was a man who took complete control of his surroundings and left no apology for his actions. Bob was very excited to finally play in Africa and the reaction of the group speaking about the bands reactions to this is priceless. For the most part, they didn't know how to react to the shows since the citizens of Gabon didn't applaud at the end of songs or during the shows for that matter.
By 1980, Bob Marley and the Wailers were in full swing after releasing Survival and Uprising, two politically charged albums that took the importance of Bob to new heights. During April of that year Bob Marley and the Wailers were asked to come and perform at the independence ceremony for Zimbabwe. This is a period of the group that I have studied extensively as the groups travels were documented in great detail by audience recordings, soundboard recording releases, tons of press and so forth. Bob was at a fierce pace and the live footage included during this era really shows Bob and the group pushing each other to the max. New synthesizers were in place, but the spiritual and politically charged ethos of their roots and rhythms are as present and clear as ever. This film captures this era in the most sublime way, showing how important Bob was becoming by the month. The revolutionaries of Zimbabwe used the song "Zimbabwe" as a motivation for their efforts and this was very moving to Marley. With Bob's own money in place to make the flight with gear possible, Bob and the Wailers agreed to do this historic concert in Zimbabwe and the band was slated to perform at the national stadium in the new nation. Lined with foreign dignitaries, the stadium was at capacity and there were 90,000 people outside who didn't get a chance to get in. As soon as the Wailers took the stage, the 90,000 who couldn't get in let themselves in and the security forces on the inside started using tear gas. This affected everyone in attendance including the band as the winds blew the gas towards the band as well. Everyone of course fled the stage with the exception of Bob. He was so into the performance that even with his eyes and throat burning he didn't notice that the whole band had evacuated already. The films passage in this hectic situation never looses balance as Bob was stridently accounted as saying "Now we no who are the true revolutionaries". This was of course in response to people fleeing the scene and the group coming back on stage with Bob to finish the set for the 100,000+ who were now in attendance.
When Bob returned to the states, his vision of connecting with African Americans became a reality as well as he had made deals with black oriented music radio stations to play his music. Bob was always willing to sacrifice on any level for his music to reach more people, it was because of this that he agreed to take a lesser role as up opening for the less popular The Commodores. The stage was set very high yet again for Bob at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York and the audience Bob was aiming for met his vibrations with great and raving reception. After blowing the roof off of The Madison Square Garden the night before, Bob and a few of his friends participated in a typical morning jog through Central Park. The movie becomes very dark again as they portray the story of when Bob collapsed in Central Park and the condition of his toe injury had come back full circle in his life. He seemed to have had a seizure and came out of it saying "Jah Rastafari!". Everyone interviewed about this was shocked as they realized something went through him as he jumped up after collapsing and was on his feet like nothing happened. Bob was later checked by a doctor and was delivered the news that cancer had spread through out his entire body. The news was crushing as it was everywhere you could imagine and the affects were soon to come to a crashing apex. Bob was one of the most determined people in this world and this film honors that determination in every way possible. Bob would play his final show September 23rd, 1980 in Pittsburg Pennsylvania and the band was informed prior to the start of the set that that would be there last show. Put yourself inside of this situation knowing it's the last show and the world you cultivated through this momentum has come to a hault from forces you can't control. It was a very sad moment in Marley that left me stuck to my seat. Sound check reportedly lasted almost threes hours by Rita's account and the Wailers just played the same song, "I am Hurting Inside". The recording of the show epitomizes the feeling of the band and Marley himself as he went on to perform not one but two encores that night. Rita Marley accounts how she was surprised that he didn't fall over dead after that show as she knew how much he gave that day. The film's gravity starts to sink emotionally further and further at this rate as you realize what is slipping away from such an important person to this world.
With his life on the line Bob decided to head off to Bavaria to a holistic hospital as at the time the head doctor there was one of the first to cure cancer. Bob went on the trip with Neville Garrick, a very close friend to Bob. Garrick referred to the temperatures in Bavaria as: "A fridge to keep people alive". Marley was in high spirits despite everything tangible proving otherwise, a type of strength that was inspiring to realize existed in him still. Bob used chemotherapy to treat his cancer and this led to his hair falling out. Unable to deal with the pain of his dreads and what he earlier explains in the film in a candid interview as his identity, he elected to shave his head and deal with it all at once and not strand by strand. This was done ceremoniously with his girlfriend Cindy Blackspeare and his wife Rita. Rita read passages from the bible under candlelight. Bob celebrated one last birthday after suffering a stroke on his left side and the film incorporates photos, music and interviews to put as much closure and understanding on this aspect of his life as possible. Footage never released from this time is used in the film and it is very moving to see all of the people around Bob giving him all the love they could not knowing how much longer he would make it. After the stroke, Bob's spirits fell considerably since he could no longer play guitar or sing properly. After Bob was deemed untreatable he was moved to spend the rest of his days in Miami at a Hospital. Here he was able to see his children and the visits were all filled with many people and nobody was able to really get time alone with the man. This is further explained by Marley's daughter Cedella, a voice of reason that sheds a lot of new light into the man known as Bob Marley.
Robert Nesta Marley breathed his last breathe May 11th 1981 and I thought the inclusion of Neville Garrick speaking about the lack of a will being purposely planned by Bob to expose the true personality of those closest to him was the most honest thing that could have been placed in that section. The footage of his funeral, the general feeling of wake and the joy the people in thousands had during the service brought this film to a stunning apex. You get a true reality check that Bob was a man who really knew that as much love as he gave into the world, he knew not everyone in his circles would feel the same once it was time to get money for the estate and Bob's legacy, something that is universal to all dealings of money and family.
As a Bob Marley fan, historian and musician, I will frankly say that this movie is and will be the most definitive collection and display of Bob Marley's life in one location. Marley was originally being worked on by Martin Scorsese but his scheduling conflicted with further work and the documentary would fall in the hands of director Jonathan Demme shortly after. Creative differences would see his involvement stop in 2009 and Kevin Macdonald took the job and has made one of the most comprehensive and engaging documentaries ever made. It's almost as if fate required the film to fall through the hands it did and for Kevin Macdonald to to bring it all together. Nothing in this film seems artificial, I went into this review waiting for tiny fragments to rip apart and I walked out with nothing in that regard. This movie is a triumph in the realm of documentaries. The purpose of the film was to not only show the walking steps of a man in a historical context but was to find out how Bob speaks to so many people across the world still. Marley exemplifies a multitude of realities that rarely come across this potently in a documentary. Bob's world is superbly given the 35mm life, with a driving soundtrack and heartfelt accounts of a man that has had so many different stories told about him. For Marley fans, passive listeners, non fans and those who know nothing of the man; I am making a call for all of you alike to go and witness the inspiring story of a man that touched so many and continues to do so today. This is a movie that is going to have deeply resonating effects in the music community and the world in general. Regardless of the information that you may collect here, in books or other sources of information regarding the history of Bob Marley, this documentary presents the man in a visual aesthetic that is unmatched and has to be experienced to believe. Be prepared to be blown away by the efforts that are clearly on display in Kevin Macdonald's soon to be award winning documentary Marley.
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Where can I see this amazingly Wonderful Documentary?
me gustaria saber donde puedo ver el documental???? estoy buscando y no lo encuentro por ningun lado.Gracias
bob Marley is the best
i would like to know where i can see the whole film
Your blog is better than others because of useful and meaningful posts. Keep posting them in the future too.
I believe he's one of a kind and always remained true to the cause and struggle. Not like the western bands, all who sell out for the good life and riches. I question the level of how true they are and the shallowness of their consciousness. Money is their God, but not to those of us that truly believe in the cause and struggle.
What's the name of the song during his funeral in the documentary
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AQAP's Ibrahim al Banna plans to take over al Mukallah, Hadramout, Yemen?
Yemen Post: Yemen's interior Ministry has disclosed on Wednesday that Al-Qaeda has a "terrorist" plan to attack Al-Mukallh of Hadhramout governorate with the aim of declaring it as an Islamic Emirate.
In its website, it said that 300 of Al-Qaeda operatives including three leaders, Ibraheem Al-Bana'a, Egyptian Nationa, Qasim Al-Raimi, and Shaker Hamel were planning to attack strategic government facilities, military and security camps.
This Ibrahim al Banna? ( http://armiesofliberation.com/?s=ibrahim+al+banna) The undead, previously arrested, tried & convicted somehow free again long time al Qaeda operative? You can just keep clicking the links and trackbacks from post to post. I'm too tired. Supposedly Ibrahim the Egyptian was arrested in Hadramout in 2008 (after the lethal January ambush of a Belgium tourist convoy in Shibam), tried in 2010, and killed in 2011, but then he wasn't dead after all and it turned out that many of the 21 charged with the terrorist murder of the two elderly female tourists and two Yemeni guides were convicted in absentia.
Qasim al Reimi is also among the repeatedly undead; declared as killed by the Yemeni government at least three separate times although he remains very much alive. Shaker Hamel was arrested and tried with al Banna and apparently is still hanging out with him. Cozy.
(My Ibrahim al Banna search also returned Jaber Elbaneh results but that's the Lackawanna NYer/al Farouk grad who we haven't heard from lately. His is another bizarre story that would almost be funny except he's al Qaeda.)


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Oregon Historical County Records Guide
Grant County Records Inventory
County Commissioners Administrative Journals
Series documents all administrative actions of the board of county commissioners and the county court. In most counties, the board of county commissioners has assumed the administrative duties and responsibilities of the county court. Administrative actions include levying taxes; budgeting; approving appropriations; appointing county officials; approving officials bonds and annual reports; receiving petitions and remonstrances concerning county roads; defining and establishing county roads; calling bond elections for the construction of county buildings; compiling jury lists and conducting hearings; approving salaries and expenses of county officials; confirming elections; and issuing licenses for such things as liquor, ferries, warehouses, and groceries. The series may be referred to as the County Court Administrative Journal, Commissioner's Minutes, County Court Docket, or Board of Commissioners Meeting Records.
Records at the Grant County Courthouse, Clerk's Office:
Commissioners Journal [title varies], vol. A-R, 1864-1981 (18 volumes);
[Commissioners Journal], vol. U-X, 1985-1990 (4 inches of aperture cards); vol. X-Z, 1990-present (4 inches of microfilm jackets);
Grant County Court Minutes, Resolutions, Orders, Leases, Deeds, Contracts, Agreements [includes 1997 land development code, planning commission decisions and orders, and records related to subdivisions, partitions, zoning, and road vacations], 1990-present (12 cu.ft.);
Index to Commissioners' Journal, vol. C, 1944-1947 (1 volume);
Index to Commissioners Record, vol. A-E, 1888-present (5 volumes);
Journal [County Court Administrative], 1930-1950 (1 volume).
Records at the Grant County Courthouse, Basement Vault:
Commissioners Journals [County Court Minutes], 1979-1990 (.65 cu.ft.);
Commissioners' Journal, vol. D, 1876-1882 (1 volume);
County Court Minutes, 1950-1962 (3 volumes);
County Court Orders [includes minutes], 1935-1978 (1.10 cu.ft.).
Records at the Grant County Courthouse, Clerk's Break Room:
Commissioners Journals, vol. P-X, 1971-1990 (8 inches of aperture cards); vol. X-Z, 1990-present (4 inches of microfilm jackets).


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"Very ambitious, but not flaky" — that's how Murray Low, director of the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center, defines "outrageous" in the context of Columbia's A. Lorne Weil Outrageous Business Plan Competition.
Each spring, student teams present two-minute elevator pitch videos — literally filmed in Uris Hall's elevators — to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and faculty members who select five or six finalists to field judges' questions. Winners receive cash prizes totaling $14,000. "The competition very much simulates the experience that entrepreneurs go through when they're trying to get funding," says competition founder and judge A. Lorne Weil '71, CEO of Scientific Games Corporation and a member of the School's Board of Overseers.
The competition has led to more than 30 thriving businesses — from liquid-filled cartridges that snap onto glasses to form instant mixed cocktails (Wix Industries, founded by Nick Friend '11) to a website about relationships (Your Tango, founded by Andrea Miller '02). Such success is not only a testament to the visionary thinking the competition inspires; it's also indicative of a certain stick-to-itiveness. In the words of Winston Churchill: "Never, never, never give up!"
Where Are They Now?
Ntiedo "NT" Etuk '02: Play Hard, Learn More — Win Big
Jeremy Miller '10: The ABCs of FSAs
Shazi Visram '04: Helping Parents Think Outside the Jar
Matthew Wang '05: At the Top of His Games
Jennifer Wright '09 (EMBA): Delivering a Better Pizza Box
Want to see pitches from this year's competition? Murray Low's April 24 column in the Huffington Post features 12 student videos from the event.


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By K.L. VantranAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2004 The Navy is "moving out smartly" on its transformation journey, the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command said at the Annapolis Naval History Symposium April 1.
The framework for naval transformation is set with Sea Power 21, Adm. William J. Fallon told those assembled in the Naval Academy's Alumni Hall.
"This vision is a network of a jointly integrated, sea-based power-projection force capable of assuring coalition and joint force access in protecting America's interests throughout the world," he added.
Fallon said he believes transformation centers on three areas people, hardware and organizational processes.
The Navy is implementing several initiatives to maximize the potential of sailors and fundamentally change the way "we assess, empower, educate and train our people," said the admiral.
Fallon cited the recently created Naval Personnel Development Command in Norfolk, Va., as an example. He talked about simulation and distance learning. "Future ship classes will be built with advanced electronic classrooms and embedded training systems to provide education on site, on demand for our sailors," he added.
One of the Navy's broadest transformation efforts, said the commander, is its substitution of capital for people through automation. The benefits of increasing operational tempo and availability of ships without increasing the number of sailors deployed could significantly raise the percentage of time that ships can be kept forward-deployed, he noted.
"These initiatives will place fewer of America's men and women in harm's way and yield savings in personnel expenditures," said Fallon.
On the technology side, Fallon spoke of a new family of ships littoral combatants that are high-speed, shallow draft, multimission modular ships designed to ensure sea control in the littorals.
Two new high-speed vessels, the Joint Venture and Swift, are large catamarans that can travel at speeds of 50 knots, said the admiral. They've been used in the war on terror, he added.
"The real, immediate change," said Fallon, "is the proliferation of unmanned vehicles, whether they be air, surface or subsurface. I believe this will truly revolutionize a lot of Navy capabilities."
Making changes with personnel and equipment without making adjustments in organizational processes would be like sitting on a three-legged stool that only had two legs the same length, said Fallon.
The Navy has undertaken "dramatic initiatives to employ resources more efficiently," he said. The integration of Navy and Marine Corps tactical aviation has resulted in a more capable naval strike force and saved billions of dollars, he added.
Fleet Forces Command is also leading an effort to integrate the active and reserve force structure.
The objective, said Fallon, is to transform the Navy to "ensure its basic relevancy, its viability and capabilities for the 21st century."
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Regular readers know that I've kept a close eye on the ludicrously biased Christiane Amanpour. Her biases usually reveal themselves in the foreign policy realm. But a reader points out how partisan her segment on the Connecticut Senate race was this weekend. The transcript doesn't do her shilling for the Democrat justice. Take eight minutes and watch the segment. I'll highlight a few of the more egregious examples.
First, Amanpour's opening describes Linda McMahon as "a wealthy" businesswoman who has spent "tens of millions of her own fortune." Blumenthal is not described in any such unflattering terms (e.g., as a "professional politician who got trapped in a series of lies"). Her expression as she questions (and re-questions) McMahon about the minimum wage and the images of women in the World Wrestling Entertainment events reveals Amanpour's obvious disdain and incredulity. Next, around the six-minute mark, she finally gets to Richard Blumenthal's lying about his war record. She asks a single question — a process question, as to whether it will hurt him — with no follow-up. Her expression is one of serious contemplation.
You'd expect this on MSNBC. But ABC News has on Sunday mornings (and, frankly, in its evening broadcasts as well) tried to steer clear of liberal hackery. Amanpour's disinclination to hide or even restrain her unbridled partisanship isn't getting ABC ratings. But it could very well ruin its brand. Maybe the brain trust that gave her the job should reconsider if it is worth it keeping her there.


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The 25-year-old has recently been strongly linked with the likes of Galatasaray, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham.
"I understand that the club is strengthening and they are precise in what they do," Di Maria is quoted by AS.
"But I signed up to 2018 just a year ago and my desire is to stay in the Bernabeu."