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Last weekend being Memorial Day, Jamie and I decided to partake in a time-honored American tradition: we went to the zoo.
As with my last blog about the subway, a zoo probably doesn't crack the top fifty things you think of when imagining Ankara but the Atatürk Forest Farm and Zoo is a popular spot in the capital, despite recent troubles. Having grown up in the Chicagoland area, which boasts the tremendous Brookfield Zoo and the lesser Lincoln Park Zoo, I was eager to visit my very first foreign animal habitat.
If I could sum up the zoo in one word it would be … spartan. Every animal there, be it a lion, giraffe, bear or goat, was given a regulation green fence for a cage. It also did not sport a very deep bench in terms of the menagerie. For example, we saw a zebra. The amphibian house consisted of a single Mississippi alligator, a crocodile and a turtle.
As Jamie and I walked the 32 hectares, or roughly 80 acres (surrounded by lush green fields that are oddly inaccessible to the public) the differences between Ankara's zoo and, say, National Zoo in DC, grew more apparent. For instance, there were facilities set aside for domestic cats like the Angora, which have two different colored eyes. In a way it made sense, as people are not allowed to take Angoras out of Turkey in order to keep its bloodline pure. Still, it was strange to see palm-sized kittens in a zoo cage.
There was also a section set aside for rodents, with a special emphasis placed upon the North American raccoon. The sign outside the cage proclaimed it to be the most prevalent animal in the entire United States. Who knew?
Perhaps the weirdest display was the dog section. Like the kitties, it featured a domestic breed exclusive to Anatolia, the Kangal, which can often grow to mini-horse size. However, there were also cages for Golden Retrievers, Dalmatian, English Setters and Huskies, or, as the accompanying info sign dubbed them, "Alaskan Wolf-Dogs." The whole thing was depressing. Golden Retrievers are the most common domestic pet in a several countries around the world. What short straw did these dogs pull to wind up in a zoo pen?
It only took an hour to see entire zoo. Despite some of the stranger than fiction features, I'm glad Jamie and I went. Ankara is such a sprawling city, and even though we have been here for more than six months now, we've seen little of it. It was nice to check off a true staple and made the city feel more like home.
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Many were upset when Gov. Rick Scott closed down Internet cafes and adult arcades, both games of chance. Now it's on to the real talk about gambling's future in Brevard and the Sunshine State.
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He jerked the door a couple times, straining as he looked again through the window, before getting into his car and driving off.
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - No. 9 Louisville (Ky.) Trinity proved it remains a regional power, proved it has a strong offense, defense and special teams and proved it deserves to stay in the Top 10 of the RivalsHigh 100 for another week.
But is it ready to stake a claim as the best in the country? That's still unclear following its 45-7 thrashing of a young Brentwood (Tenn.) Brentwood Academy team Friday night - and head coach Bob Beatty will be the first one to tell you.
Beatty is glad his team began a tough opening stretch with a win, but he knows it still has work to do as his club was far from perfect.
"We didn't practice the way I wanted to practice this week, our tempo wasn't what it needs to be," he said. "I am proud of this win and those boys, but we have a long way to go."
Indeed. With games against Nashville (Tenn.) Montgomery Bell Academy, Cincinnati (Ohio) Elder, Cincinnati (Ohio) St. Xavier, Indianapolis (Ind.) Cathedral, and Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier all before the end of September, there will be plenty of tests to the rankings.
The first one proved plenty tough.
After scoring on its first possession on a short touchdown run by Dalyn Dawkins, Trinity went more than a full quarter without a first down.
Credit the defense for that. It put pressure on Brentwood Academy all evening - forcing eight punts and a fumble - and had an interception return for a touchdown in the middle of the second quarter that turned the game.
The 46-yard return by Matt Brewer put Trinity up 14-7.
"It was a big play for us, no question," Beatty said. "It was a spark for us and probably a bit of a disappointment for them. It really gave us an emotional lift."
Trinity junior quarterback Travis Wright then took over. He threw for a TD and then ran for another to give Trinity a 28-7 halftime lead. He then threw TD passes on the first two possessions of the second half to build a 42-7 advantage.
"I have a better knowledge base this year versus last year," he said. "We worked hard in the offseason to get bigger and stronger. Now that I am an upperclassman, I feel like I can take charge more and be more of a leader."
And while Wright was happy with his play, he wasn't satisfied.
"I think we played pretty good," he said. "Pretty good isn't what we want to be though. We can play better and we have to work to get there."
Beatty said Wright will do just that.
"Travis is a very mature kid," he said. "He has already asked me what he can do to get better and I told him it all happens in practice.
"There is practice speed, scrimmage speed and game speed. We have to make our practice speed closer to game speed if we want to get to where we are capable of getting."
For now, the team will remain firmly in the Top 10.
Any higher? That, they say, will come later.
"You know, we really don't look at rankings," junior receiver James Quick said. "We just want to work hard and come out ready to play. Those things will take care of themselves and we will check it out at the end of the year."
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Just reached T5 in Romulan reputation - hurrah! (I'm a little slower than most because I don't get time to play every day.)
Then I looked at the T5 Purple Romulan and Reman space sets... 750 marks per PIECE?! Bloody hell, that'd take me months to grind...
Oh well - I have my Romulan experimental set, Jem'Hadar set and Vesta set equipped.
This lot sure packs a punch - never have I blasted through stuff so fast in a science ship...
Just a quick tip, the fastest way to earn romulan marks is to evolve and sell elder eppohs. Each is worth 400 marks and all it requires is spending 5 minutes everyday for 9-10 days.
OK, so I just tried the tagging mission for the first time. I can get nine Eppohs tagged in ninety seconds (at a stretch), giving me one tag per day. This means I need 4 days to get 1 research, 5 research per pup, so we're already looking at 20 days. Then four days to rise through the ranks, but while I'm doing that I can start on the next one.
Four hundred marks every 20 days... and that's assuming I have time to play every day...
Nope, I think I'll stick to my 60-mark-a-day Nequencia run.
Really, 9 days is the longest it should take to get and elder eppoh. If you get crits on eppoh research, it can take as quick as 4 days to get an elder eppoh.
As mentioned by Timelord, always tag eppohs in a group of 3 or more. That way, you'll always be able to tag 40 eppohs and get 4 eppoh tags every day, allowing you to get enough research for a baby eppoh in just 5 days instead of 20 days.
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As trends in browser adoption evolve, companies are under increasing pressure to embrace the latest web standards and start building richer web experiences that take advantage of the capabilities supported by modern browsers. This provides the focal point of the HTML5 Workshop at this year's OTTtv World Summit, which is set to be hosted and chaired by Matt Frost, Senior Business Product Manager at Google.
With nearly 75% of end users in North America, and 83% in Europe, running browsers that support a large segment of the HTML5 feature set*, the growing market penetration of HTML5 is rapidly on the rise. This is further demonstrated in the number of HTML5-compatible browsers that grew from 57% to 75% between the second quarter of 2011 and the second quarter of 2012*.
The pace of innovation has also increased alongside this tremendous growth in modern browser adoption. New standards are being drafted, matured, and are gaining adoption much faster than in the past and as such OTT players, broadcasters and browser vendors are adjusting their management strategies.
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Mr Frost comments: "I'm very much looking forward to presenting at the OTTtv World Summit in London next month. It is a great opportunity to share our observations about recent developments with and the future of HTML5."
John Luther, Product Manager, Chrome Video Technology will join Mr Frost and together they will examine how Google's approach to HTML5 will solve many of the problems content owners currently face, with its evolution in the Chrome platform creating major opportunities.
The HTML5 Workshop will take place on Monday 5 November, commencing at 16:00hrs. To view the full agenda please go to http://ottworldsummit.com/html5-workshop-run-by-google/.
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FCC Tentative Agenda Open Meeting
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Additional Spectrum for Medical Radiocommunication Devices:The Commission will consider a
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The merchandise housed and sold within LaFayette business The Real Deal's four walls is almost as diverse as owner Jim Powell's background and current occupations.
He began a career as a professional wrestler at 14, winning his first televised match at age 15. Continuing on that path for the next 15 years, Powell wrestled in places like Detroit, Mich., and Dallas, Texas, traveling as far as Trinidad and the West Indies in South America as he worked 300 days out of the year. Despite the fitness level required, he ended up picking up some bad habits and an addiction to prescription drugs.
"Wrestling was my dream and I got to live it," said Powell, who was known by the moniker "The Dirty White Boy" in his wrestling days. "It was a very wild and fast time in life, and I just got caught up in it. One day I just left and handed in my [championship belt]. I had gotten tired of the grind, but I also became a born-again Christian. I just didn't think wrestling was what I should do for the rest of my life."
He faced his last opponent in the ring and then went home to Walker County, where he began working with his father in merchandising. Over the next few years Powell tried his hand in the restaurant business and continued gaining experience in merchandising, finally setting up his current shop at 814 N. Main St.
"I'm really crazy about hometown stores. I get worn out but then somebody will come into the store and encourage us more than we do them and I think we still have a reason to be here," he said. "In the middle of all that [running a business], I knew God had called me to preach."
Enter Harbor Lights Baptist Church. More than six years ago the 15-member congregation came to Powell with a need for a pastor, though they couldn't afford to pay one full time and had a mound of debt that needed to be addressed. Powell accepted the job, keeping his business as a means to support his family.
"Today, the debt's gone and we are running over 175 people for worship," he said. "We've got a church that's made up of about 50-60 percent new Christians; it's really cool. We are just trying to be the church I found in Acts that goes out and doesn't just sit and wait for people to come in."
Powell said he and the church's members have walked every street in LaFayette, praying for each residence and establishment in the town. With its focus on outreach, Powell said he hopes someday the church can do more to aid those with addictions or who are homeless.
"People have a lot of needs right now," he said. "I like to invest in people's lives. I was blessed to be a wrestler. I learned a lot from it. Though the years of addiction are not something I'm proud of I've learned a lot from it. God's still real; what I want people to see is that hasn't changed."
The Real Deal mainly sells an assortment of silk flowers and collegiate collectible items. Powell said the merchandise can often be bought at his store for half the price or less than at other establishments.
"We are doing a lot of floral and a lot of gifts and closeouts," he said. "We try to sell ourselves as much as our products. We try to help people find what they need."
The Real Deal can be reached at 706-639-3310. For more information on the shop visit www.facebook.com/pages/The-Real-Deal/150176648339879?ref=ts&fref=ts. For information on Harbor Lights Baptist visit www.harborlightsbaptist.com.
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A traditional way to spend quality vacation time with the family is to go on a camping trip. But because most children can only go on vacation in the summer, camping may not be ideal for keeping cool in the summer heat. Whether you use Marmot tents or Coleman tents, they are likely to turn into a personal sauna in such sweltering heat. However, there are quite a few great locations for camping in the summertime, where the breeze is cool and shade is in abundance. Don't let the heat keep you indoors. Check out these cool destinations this summer.
1. Arizona: There are plenty of attractions and sites to see other than the world-famous Grand Canyon. Try taking a hike through the White Mountains in eastern Arizona. Bordering the Arizona-New Mexico border, the White Mountains consist of communities such as Alpine, Lakeside, Eagar, Snowflake, Greer and Taylor. Full of history and Native American heritage, these areas have excellent campsites and fascinating wildlife. Another area where campers can escape the Arizona heat is Mount Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest. Part of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area maintains cool weather can and allows the use of RVs.
2. California: Mount Shasta is famous for fun outdoor activities. Although hiking to the summit of Mount Shasta would take much time and commitment, there are a ton of fun activities throughout the campgrounds. Lake Tahoe, just outside of San Francisco in the Northern Sierra, is perfect for a summer getaway in cool weather.
3. New York: Everyone needs a break from the city that never sleeps. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city and daily grind by escaping to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Unlike the city's polluted and humid air, these mountains exude a crisp, fresh air. If you prefer to stay in New York, check out the Adirondacks, the largest National Historic Landmark in the United States. There are plenty of activities to take part in such as canoeing, kayaking, tubing, paddling, fishing and swimming.
4. Utah: The snowy mountains of Utah are where avid skiers and snowboards flock to during the winter season. However, travelers are not as familiar with Utah's splendid summer campsites. North of Las Vegas lies Utah's Brian Head Resort, where campers can escape the summer heat and enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, biking and rappelling.
5. Appalachian Trail: Outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world travel far and wide just to hike the Appalachian Trail. The trail's 300-mile wide stretch covers a vast area full of opportunities for escape and exercise. Many campers are attracted to the White Mountains in this area, which covers 25 percent of New Hampshire and a small chunk of Maine. These mountains offer less-traveled sights for the adventurous as well as fun nearby cities for the tourists.


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As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan wind down and the Pentagon begins to carry out its plans to reduce the size of the military, tens of thousands of service members will leave active duty over the next few years.
Entering the civilian world after spending years in the regimented and often quirky military culture poses a variety of challenges. If unprepared, veterans will have a more difficult time adjusting to their new lives, leading to psychological and social distress.
If you will soon make the transition from 0600 formations and hours of standing in lines that go nowhere to the world of snooze buttons and express checkout lanes, here are 10 things you can do to ease your adjustment:
Manage your expectations. If you expect civilians to follow the rules or exhibit unconditional respect as you are used to, you will certainly be disappointed.
Be flexible. Not everything will be done to the high standards you have grown accustomed to. If someone doesn't meet a deadline or did not reach perfection on a task, cut them some slack.
Monitor how you interact with others. Remember, you have taken off the rank. Don't shout at, get in the face of or "drop" the 7-Eleven clerk because he didn't give you a receipt for your Red Bull.
Update your wardrobe. This applies more so to those of you who have been in the military for decades. If you are still wearing Birkenstocks, acid washed jeans, or inch-thick gold chains, it's time to make a trip to Sears.
Practice your smile. Stoicism is a valued and adaptive trait in the military. In the civilian world, it can come off as detached, intimidating and a tad unstable.
Be prepared to pay a little more for things. Unless you have forever access to your local PX or BX, get ready to pay the government its fair share of your money in the form of sales tax.
Prepare a budget. Related to the recommendation above, create a budget that details your income and outgoing cash. Food is no longer free, everything is taxed and electricity costs a small fortune.
Practice your job interviewing skills. Although going before a promotion board is good preparation for interviewing for jobs, you likely won't be standing at attention during your civilian job interview.
Get a hobby, if you don't already have one. Once you leave service, you'll need to find ways to fill your free time that don't involve assembling an assault rifle or completing a training schedule.
Figure out a way to stay connected to the military. You don't have to quit the military cold turkey. Stay connected to military current events by maintaining relationships with friends in the military or reading publications such as this one.
Bret A. Moore is a clinical psychologist who served in Iraq and is the author of "Wheels Down: Adjusting to Life after Deployment." firstname.lastname@example.com?subject=Kevlar%20for%20the%20Mind:%20Prepare%20for%20transition%20to%20civilian%20life">Click here to send an email. Names and identifying details will be kept confidential. This column is for informational purposes only. Readers should see a mental health professional or physician for mental health problems.
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Mercedes-AMG 2012 W03 - Part II
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 18:15
I guess workers there can sense where things are going(it is not for the first time). If they don't do what one F1 team should be doing. Focus on racing and performance,updating the car. If they have to much free time ,doing nothing.
Rumours as usually. Management will not make inside works announcement until someone (above Haug) will make public announcement on what the solution is.
Edited by ivand911, 23 August 2012 - 18:16.
Posted 23 August 2012 - 18:19
Brackley works is exposed to rumors as everyone else is. I would be more concerned about pouching top brains by other teams, who can take advantage of this situation. Of course I do not know if they do, but risk exists.
I guess workers there can sense where things are going(it is not for the first time). If they don't do what one F1 team should be doing. Focus on racing and performance,updating the car. If they have to much free time ,doing nothing.
Edited by Sakae, 23 August 2012 - 18:21.
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 20:10
Mercedes yet to sign new deal with F1, says Ecclestone.
I was under impression from his previous and recent interview, that all was commercially done, just lawyers asked to change some wording in the contract. This however is definitely something else again, and commercially CA is not finalized. He had meeting with Dr. Zetsche last week, and there is no agreement on the table he can announce.
Article also mentions that team name change might not be allowed anymore (or restricted) under new CA.
Posted 23 August 2012 - 20:11
It is not known if the team will be able to pay drivers 18 million euro per year anymore. MS can drive for free, but for Nico Ferrari is the best choice. That team is in different league.
Hard to say, but it might be for him best seat that is available (SF), should he decide to leave. More I think about it, on the ground there might not be in reality any change. Maybe a different letterhead, but that's about all, while engineering will get support from Stuttgart Management of the team in operations will be more independent. That's what rumours implying as I understand them.
MS and Rubens again in one team.
Posted 23 August 2012 - 20:22
Without joking, Rubena is offering to come back - somewhere - like Williams. ("he would consider"). I read it today when I was searching for news on CA.
It is not known if the team will be able to pay drivers 18 million euro per year anymore. MS can drive for free, but for Nico Ferrari is the best choice. That team is in different league.
MS and Rubens again in one team.
Posted 23 August 2012 - 20:57
Besides that, if the team can't make progress using the Mercedes-Benz wallet along with Ross Brawn calling the shots, then what does it take?
Next season is an evolutionary year as far as the regulations are concerned, so there won't be any miracle landing on a new owner's lap like in 2009.
The timing couldn't be worse for all this crap, the new CA is to be signed one year before massive changes are to come in F1 for 2014. This brings a huge level of uncertainty for everyone; Mercedes first and foremost, but also Shumacher, Rosberg and potential new owners have no idea what they get themselves into...
Another aspect I will throw out there: is it possible that Mercedes have been tightening up the purse strings at the beginning of the season, as soon as problems surfaced with the CA negotiations?
Maybe that's why car development has completely stalled.. it doesn't help getting a good price for the team you're looking to sell, but on the other hand if you really want to get out of F1, the price need to be accessible for the buyer and performance-wise all you need is to demonstrate potential, which they did early in the season.
Edited by Slowinfastout, 23 August 2012 - 21:05.
Posted 23 August 2012 - 21:00
Next year shall be glorious.
On a serious note I'm reasonably optimistic about Spa, I think the car will probably have some pretty good improvements and Merc should get back nearer the front again.
Posted 23 August 2012 - 21:08
More CA related rumbling:
"I don't know why the big teams need 60 people."
I don't know what this has to do with the W03, but it's stupid to say that by Zehnder. The big teams want to run at the front, not in the midfield like Sauber. Once Sauber is fighting for WDC/WCC with their current headcount he can say that, but not now.
Edited by KnucklesAgain, 23 August 2012 - 22:07.
Posted 23 August 2012 - 22:16
Norbert Haug out of Mercedes AMG Petronas, but who would/could replace him? Bob Bell perhaps?
some questions :
1. can they change name before new ca is signed - I don't think so
2. can they change name after next ca signed - Bernie say that will be prohibited according to NDTV
3. its a hell of a poker game between BE and DZ - BE seems strongest but DZ has a joker, unlikely, but heavy : complete withdrawal in 2014, they could buy their contracts with teams back (engine contract with McLaren and Force India till 2015?)
Edited by jjpm, 23 August 2012 - 22:17.
Posted 24 August 2012 - 02:00
If one follows Mr. BE's interviews as recorded on the internet, print it, and compare statements side-by-side, I would say they could be considered quite contradictory to each other, thus I am not sure what to think of it. Good catch from jjpm on that name-change issue, which I didn't know about until late last night when I found the interview with NDTV. It creates little challenge for AMG F1 idea, which might be now more difficult undertaking, but not entirely dead (if they want to go that way).
Second issue - based on the source for French Auto-Hebdo, I was expecting a statement on the subject by Zetsche this week. Well, we still have Friday, but it would be very unusual timing for statements of that kind, thus question is, how we are supposed to interpret silence? Is it hopeful, or hopeless? Based on the interview with BE, it's about one and half weeks since BE and Dr. Zetsche met. It could mean no one blinked, or Zetsche is finalizing their final counter-offer, and we will have to wait some more. Thing is, I do not believe anymore that Mercedes is the only party that hasn't signed.
Then this:
…German financial newspaper Handelsblatt carried a story today (27.6.2012) that internal advice within Mercedes is that it should consider withdrawing its team from F1 over this bribery scandal as it runs against the company's statutes relating to involvement with corruption.
Is it over? Not by long-shot, until prosecutors say so.
Posted 24 August 2012 - 02:34
We pretty much have completely opposite views.
When Ecclestone issues a statement saying he thinks Mercedes will stay, it's basically to express in the public domain that there is a doubt about whether Mercedes will stay or not.
You don't see Bernie leaking an article that says: 'I don't think Ferrari will quit F1 after this season' ...and if he did, it would send everyone into an epic speculating frenzy.
Maybe you are right but unless we are in the head of Ecclestone we cannot be sure! I do know that when Ecclestone says he thinks Mercedes will stay it does not logically follow that this means there is a doubt about whether Mercedes will stay or not. It means he thinks Mercedes will stay in F1. Whether that is what he really thinks is a different matter but that is the meaning of his words. We will have to wait to see if Mercedes leaves F1 to see whether his words were a forecast of the future or not. If Mercedes does not leave F1 then it shows we would have been better off taking Ecclestone's words at the face value because they gave a crystal ball into the future. I am not sure what Mercedes will do but we will have to see.
Posted 24 August 2012 - 07:02
1. CA section is preventing teams to talk about new series before end of 2012 season. I am not saying they will, but they can.
2. CA has 300 pages, whereas teams approved (only) 30 - I am not sure what's significance of that
3. This was mentioned long time ago, but very seldom discussed - Mercedes is objecting to full commitment to F1 until 2020, which to me makes business sense. Company needs to be run from Stuttgart, not from FOM office, especially in such whacky economic times
Article basically describes BE as a savvy strategist, a puppeteer (my term). Point is, it might be without Mercedes, and BE hasn't learn anything from early 1981, when Grand Prix was held at Kyalami without the "legalists", and it hit subsequently BE hard and painfully. CA was borne, but bad CA I think is no better than no CA at all. BE is of respectable age, and does he cares more about immediate effect (perceived financial success), or long term legacy of potentially dying series due to unsound foundations because basically it is relaying in Ferrari, RBR and McLaren to keep series alive and well. If you trust that LdM will be quiet for next eight years, than good luck to you, just as an energy drink company will pour millions year after year...
Edited by Sakae, 24 August 2012 - 07:03.
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Posted 25 August 2012 - 12:11
...The reasoning for Mercedes possibly leaving has more folds than Jabba the Hut in a size-2 bikini,...
Posted 25 August 2012 - 21:58
Posted 25 August 2012 - 23:16
Ross and BE would be on the same wavelenght whereas BE and Dr Z seem to be at cross purposes .... Ross should have been given perameters and left to get on with it.... he has already proven himself to be a fantastic negotiator.
Posted 26 August 2012 - 00:07
Posted 26 August 2012 - 06:38
jjcale, you are seems to be making assumptiona that Dr. Zetsche is an inept negotiatiator, something I doubt very much so. I am actually surprised that Ecclestone got through the door. Perhaps Zetsche's secretary could have just handed to him an envelope with conditions, and be done with it.
You just made my point
I am not saying that Dr Z is a poor negotiator .... in fact it does not matter if he is the worlds greatest negotiator in the world... its a question of "horses for courses" as they say in England. The mismatch in the status of Dr Z and BE means it is very hard for Dr Z to make meaningfull concessions without losing face. This puts him at a disadvantage from day one... It also means that Dr Z carries the can for the deal with the board, the shareholders and the union(s). This puts him under further pressure... and, as you rightly say, Dr Z negotiating with BE elevates BE's status (undeservedly) and in a way that appears to put F1 and Merc on the same level - but this is not so.... I could go on and on.
The right thing to do was to delegate the process of talking to BE to someone at an appropriate level ... and Brawn is the perfect person for this as he has the same sort of cunning streetwise mind that BE has and we know he has a business head (and some very good professional contacts) from from his adventure with Honda, Brawn and now Merc. An adventure that could not have been successfuly undertaken by most people yet he managed not only to make himself a rich man from it (BE style) he also enjoyed unprecedented sporting success.
Thinking about it now Brawn would make a good candidate to replace BE if he ever retires.
Posted 26 August 2012 - 07:13
Thinking about it now Brawn would make a good candidate to replace BE if he ever retires.
That would make me go
Posted 26 August 2012 - 07:17
Thing is, after full month of August reading on automaker's business and their plans, augmented with observation how they are behaving outside of F1, I am becoming slowly convinced, that F1 is really not so important to them to the extend, they would bent backwards for Mr. Ecclestone. They are not desperate by any means, and of they are, they are hiding it pretty well then. How this all translates on the racing track remains to be seen, but nobody is talking.
Posted 26 August 2012 - 07:43
This F1 operation is therefore incapable of hiding how beige the whole Mercedes car lineup is? and how hopeless the AMG brand is without the ridiculously simple 6.3 liters V8 spitfire-sounding freaking-approved-by-god-himself engine?
have I missed anything?
Edited by Slowinfastout, 26 August 2012 - 07:48.
Posted 26 August 2012 - 08:53
I think that missing point are time line, and business priorities. We do not know if we would have these discussions, if CA was little further away. Reality however is, time for long term commitment is now, and terms of engagement are not to Merc liking, I gather.
In other words the results are shit and any hope of looking virtuous in defeat are squashed by how shit the results are.
This F1 operation is therefore incapable of hiding how beige the whole Mercedes car lineup is? and how hopeless the AMG brand is without the ridiculously simple 6.3 liters V8 spitfire-sounding freaking-approved-by-god-himself engine?
have I missed anything?
Ecclestone is demanding commitment by teams under new CA until 2020 and legitimate question is whether it is prudent under current economic conditions to accept by any executive such a time line, regardless how it is perceived by public. It should not escape to you that not a single automaker has accepted Ecclestone's terms, but Ferrari, and only after they were promised special treatment. Ecclestone has created huge inequalities in payback under terms which teams can accept or reject without being characterized by whatever terms.
Posted 26 August 2012 - 14:46
Bernie may have difficulties to imagine 2014's entries list :
Ferrari Ferrari engine
Sauber Ferrari engine
Toro Rosso Ferrari engine
Lotus Renault engine
Red Bull Renault engine
Williams Renault engine
McLaren TAG engine
HRT Cosworth engine
Caterham Lamborghini engine
Marussia Judd engine
Force India Motori-Moderni
USF1 PURE engine
LOLA Toyota engine
Posted 26 August 2012 - 16:25
Edited by Sakae, 26 August 2012 - 16:27.
Posted 26 August 2012 - 17:39
...PURE's technical director Gilles Simon sent an email to suppliers apologising for the situation, but said that it was vital that the team had the right funding in place if it was to continue.
In the email, a copy of which has been seen by AUTOSPORT, Simon said: "I would like to warn my colleagues working in Cologne that we are obliged to suspend our activities from August 1.
"In effect, the funds that we were expecting from our investors are not available and that will not allow us to begin this project on the correct footing....
Is this fixed?
To make F1 operation viable, one needs to run at full plant capacity. Three engine suppliers would be perhaps optimum.
Edited by Sakae, 26 August 2012 - 17:41.
Posted 26 August 2012 - 19:20
I'm livid at Mercedes at simply WASTING his last F1 years in such a shitbox of a car year after year. its very depressing indeed
I think a podium at Spa might be the last we see of him on the podium, it needs to rain!
tbh for a Schumi fan its a very depressing and sad time. He clearly has the passion and the pace, the team are crippling him
Posted 26 August 2012 - 20:01
Edited by Sakae, 27 August 2012 - 04:52.
Posted 26 August 2012 - 20:19
I think in the coming weeks Michael will announce he's quitting (again), as much as I'd LOVE to see him go to another team its really not going to happen.
I'm livid at Mercedes at simply WASTING his last F1 years in such a shitbox of a car year after year. its very depressing indeed
I think a podium at Spa might be the last we see of him on the podium, it needs to rain!
tbh for a Schumi fan its a very depressing and sad time. He clearly has the passion and the pace, the team are crippling him
lighten up , there is more important things than to see schumacher win
Posted 26 August 2012 - 20:20
lighten up , there is more important things than to see schumacher win
such as?
Posted 26 August 2012 - 21:04
lighten up , there is more important things than to see schumacher win
I think you're in the wrong forums
Posted 26 August 2012 - 22:25
lighten up , there is more important things than to see schumacher win
True....but the last 3 years have been a PR disaster for Mercedes.
They have wasted hundreds of millions of dollars on a dream. They have proved time and time again that they cannot field TWO reliable and fast cars at the same time on the same track at the same time.
They have let both drivers down repeatedly over and over again.
Think back to dominant China victory and the contrast to Hungary. Have you ever seen something utterly pathetic as that?
Posted 27 August 2012 - 01:51
Think back to dominant China victory and the contrast to Hungary. Have you ever seen something utterly pathetic as that?
Hungary wasn't Mercedes' fault. It was completely Schumi's fault.
Posted 27 August 2012 - 04:45
Yes it was a bloody super weekend for them apart from Michael's start. Really.
Hungary wasn't Mercedes' fault. It was completely Schumi's fault.
Posted 27 August 2012 - 10:49
Martin Whitmarsh has urged Mercedes to finally sign the new Concorde Agreement.
Despite Bernie Ecclestone's earlier intimations to the contrary, it emerged at Hockenheim that Mercedes is in fact still yet to agree to the terms of the new deal. It is believed a major sticking point is that top rivals McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull have all been offered places on F1′s post-floatation board, but not Mercedes.
Indeed, in an interview with McLaren boss Whitmarsh posted on F1′s official website, the transcript quotes the questioner as saying that only "three team members from Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren" will be on the board.
"I don't think that it is a secret anymore that nine teams have signed the contract — and I really hope that the silver team next door (Mercedes) will sign very shortly and it will be then that we will take up our board position," said Whitmarsh. Another major hurdle to the finalisation of the 2013 Concorde is the fact that the FIA is also yet to sign up.
When asked about that, Whitmarsh answered: "Well, my fear is that at the moment the deal hasn't been done and therefore it adds some volatility to the situation.
"At times formula one has lost opportunities because of inner frictions."
The Briton did, however, admit that it would be "possible" for formula one to live without its current governing body.
"But I don't think it is a productive thing," added Whitmarsh.
Interestingly, Whitmarsh – the head of the now-fractured teams alliance FOTA – also revealed that teams are in fact not signing a single Concorde Agreement, but a swathe of "individual contracts".
"If we (McLaren) were not happy with our contract we wouldn't have signed it, so I am not complaining, but the danger is that if we all have individual contracts that is probably not aligning us and bringing us together," he said.
Edited by Sakae, 27 August 2012 - 10:51.
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Reportedly FiA has extended deadline for applications to the end of Sept 2012, if I am not mistaken, and asked teams to re-submit papers. Some time ago Williams was also quoted as holding back (for unexplained reasons), but that might have changed in past a few weeks. I cannot, however, recall seeing that confirmation about Williams at all.
Posted 28 August 2012 - 11:35
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AMG F1 could make sense as a neutral solution if certain conditions could be met with key to the door for return to F1 racing at later date.
Edited by Sakae, 28 August 2012 - 12:20.
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Edited by Sakae, 29 August 2012 - 05:37.
Posted 29 August 2012 - 08:22
Worthwhile to note, that Mercedes's F1 related job recruitment in operations is as active as ever. I hope we all realize significance of it, namely that signs are positive and implying continuance (in some form), because a company that would plan to close the door in three months would not hire new staff at this stage.
Your wrong there. There are plenty of companies that have continued recruiting people right up to the day they went to the wall. If Merc leave then the likelihood is that they will sell the team as a going concern rather than just closing up shop. To that end they need to ensure everything is run as normal.
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More and more often, regulations and fear of litigation seem to rule the day. The two are certainly trumping any common sense that was once held by seemingly intelligent people. Just check out the case of a life guard who journeyed outside his jurisdiction to help save a drowning man. His reward? He was immediately fired.
As reported in the Associated Press story on GOPUSA, "a South Florida lifeguard who rushed to save a drowning man has been fired for leaving the section of the beach his company is paid to patrol."
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What in the world has happend to common sense? It's not so common any more. Should Lopez have just stayed at his post? What if the man had drowned?
Perhaps the company -- Jim Ellis & Associates -- is having second thoughts about their actions. As reported by Fox News, the company issued the following statement:
"Before making any official statement, we are trying to get in touch with Tomas & everyone else who has quit because of this. We want to hear everyone's story before determining the right course of action. We are concerned with the safety of our beachgoers, as well as the safety of our staff. After interviewing everyone, if we find there was any problem with our decision making ... we will try to right any wrongs."
Try to right any wrongs? Yes, it's great to get the full story before taking actions, but that is exactly what the company did NOT do. They fired Lopez on the spot.
What's worse... the company has a written policy that basically states, "Hey... if the guy is outside our bounds, let him drown, because you will be fired if you try to help." What kind of policy is that? I'll tell you what kind of policy it is... It's "Hey employees... you save our butt, before you try to save others."
UPDATE: It's amazing what exposure can do! This story is still developing, but it appears that the lifeguard has been offered his job back. Fox News reports:
Tomas Lopez, 21, who was sacked by employer Jeff Ellis & Associates after his heroics Monday at Hallendale Beach, 18 miles north of Miami, should never have been fired, Jeff Ellis told the Sun-Sentinel Thursday.
"I am of the opinion that the supervisors acted hastily, " Ellis said. "It was not the appropriate course of action to take," he said.
The story said it's not clear what will happen to the other lifeguards who quit in support of Lopez...


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Dove Canada Uses Photoshop Trojan Horse to Shame Potential Body-Shamers
In the latest round of Dove's long-running "Real Beauty" campaign, the company leaves a Photoshop Action where photography creatives might find it, in order to sabotage the unrealistic beauty standards they may be supporting.
Battles can't always be fought like a football game, with the offense and defense meeting each other head-on. Sometimes it's most advantageous to infiltrate the enemy for a sneak attack—which is exactly what Dove is doing in its ongoing war against unrealistically svelte depictions of women in advertising.
The decade-running "Real Beauty" campaign, which won a Grand Prix at Cannes in 2007, continues its assault on Photoshop by fighting fire with fire. Created by Ogilvy Toronto, Dove Canada's latest endeavor is a sneaky way to hit the perpetrators of such ads right at the source—their computers.
The team at Ogilvy created the Photoshop action "Beautify", a downloadable file that makes a change with a single click, in this case aimed at photography creatives who might be shaving the curves off of a not-even-curvy model right this very second. The company hopes to spread "Beautify" by leaving it on sites like Reddit which art directors and the like are known to frequent—presenting it as an aid for retouching.
At first blush, it appears that "Beautify" adds a healthy-looking skin glow effect to the photo. What it actually does, however, is revert photoshopped images back to their original state. Although it occurs to me that some innocent Photoshoppers (though, are any of them truly innocent?) might get caught in the crosshairs of this sneak attack, a Photoshop action can be easily undone, and so any casualties will only be mildly inconvenienced—and probably not ashamed of their bodies.
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The quickest way to sabotage any campaign or product is simply not to buy it. It's funny hoe people always look for someone to blame, then they don't have to change any of their behaviour. A lot of magazines and products uses un-retouched women in their advertising, but NO ONE BUYS THEM. So next time you want to criticise someone, Dove, criticise all those women that buys the people Magazine and HEAT, Cosmopolitain. Criticise the women that buys the perfume, the foods, the clothes. People vote with money, as soon as a company starts losing money, I promise you that they will change their strategy.
in order to sabotage the unrealistic beauty standards they may be supporting.
Ogilvy created the Photoshop action "Beautify"
blaming the industry for obesity. No one. They were making a point
within the design firm or ad agency goes down, from creative director to design director to designer.
my hand at the moment is a design brief. It reads:
Its has to be the most idiotic response to this...
The company hopes to spread "Beautify" by leaving it on sites like Reddit which art directors
Hello are you ill.
First your Attraction is beaty second is your Fitness. I hope you will do Exercesice daily that is the reason of your Fitness is it True.
Isn't this the same company that makes Axe? I am being sarcastic Unilever Makes and Markets both products. While they try to sell a healthy body image to women with Dove. They sell get laid by hot chicks if you marinate in our other product. You know the kind of chicks that don't use dove because we don't want them to have a healthy body image.
Nobody has yet mentioned that Dove is owned by Unilever, which also owns Axe products? Any karma Unilever earns with the Real Beauty campaign is nullified by the damage they do with their sexist, objectifying and fully-Photoshopped Axe marketing. Bottom line: the Real Beauty stuff is just playing to your conscience. There's no principle behind it; they're chasing money.
The end does not justify the means. While Dove's goal may be good, the deceptive measure they take to
Graphic designers, by and large, have no soul. You are all trying to argue with a homunculus, they will defend the low morals of their profession in order to justify their behavior. They are the ugly orcs or the advertising world, nothing more...
That is the most bizarre generalization about Graphic Designers I have ever heard. It's more confounding than offensive...and what makes you think graphic designers are so unique in there soullessness? Sounds personal...
I don't think you really understand what "graphic designer" means. Most graphic designers never retouch photos in their career. They're designing and building sites like this that you're using, the covers of the books you read and the packaging on every product you buy.
Also do you think that they are the only ones making the call on what ads look like? How about the CMO, CEO, Marketing Director, Head of Research, etc etc. It takes a village to photoshop the thighs off a model. If you think its just a bunch of designers making all the calls then you are truly blind and naive.
by judging people you don't know, you are showing your true colors as well. have faith, not everyone is here to bring negativity.
I think you guys are being far too critical of dove. Naturally dove would like nothing more than to show women that they are beautiful. Especially the really fat ugly ones that have money and are too ashamed to spend it at stores for skinny women.
I believe dove deserves a beer for this. I mean who could straight faced fight for the rights of obese broads and then quickly change suits into Axe and show commercials of the hottest women on earth chasing an average joe wearing their shitty 'cologne'?
It takes balls to straight faced lie. Dove(c) Has Balls.
I think Dove Canada's point here is valid. Whether we like it or not, photographers and graphic designers unwittingly play a role in the eating disorders many people - mostly young women - struggle with. And saying that you're just fulfilling a client's request doesn't remove all responsibility.
No one is saying you shouldn't edit a photograph to remove flaws in the image, but remaking the person, removing every skin imperfection, making her almost impossibly thin, enlarging her breasts, making her skin color unnaturally vivid - doesn't help society or make people feel better about themselves. And yes, we all have a responsibility to do that.


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Years ago when B&Bs as a lodging option were still in their infancy, how guests were expected to behave was different than it is today. Then, B&Bs, or guest stays, were smaller on average with between 3-5 guestrooms. Now, the average B&B has between 6-8 rooms. Some B&Bs have 10, 12, 14 or more rooms. What does this mean? It means that B&Bs have moved into the world of being a commercial business and all it entails. It also means that innkeeper and guest behavior have evolved as well. I see many, many first time B&Bers at Blake House and find myself answering the same questions regarding what is and is not acceptable at my place.
Commercialization of the Industry
First off, B&Bs are no longer mom and pop operations as they used to be. The smaller the establishment, the closer to this type of arrangement you will find. But as the average number of rooms has increased, so has the move towards a full-blown more than full-time business entity and not something people retire into or do as a hobby anymore.
Legitimate inns (those that are registered and pay taxes) are now governed by local and state standards and get inspected. In addition to the Health Department, being a member of certain Associations and trade groups requires additional inspections. Mine is a pet- and child-friendly B&B (a rarity) so properly cleaning and maintaining the rooms after children and pets is doubly important.
Fire safety is another big concern for B&Bs now. All those B&Bs that have expanded have, in most cases, been required to jump through hoops to comply with local fire, building and safety codes. In addition, the liability insurance on a B&B is a massive expense. It's not like getting homeowners insurance. Not only do you have to insure your contents for loss, theft, damage, etc., but you have to insure the property for injuries to your guests.
The only issue I have with all the commercialization of the B&B industry is that there is no distinction between a 200-room hotel and a 6-room B&B. B&Bs are treated like these large commercial properties instead of the niche market they occupy. To stay in business, the B&B owner must expand, but it can be quite difficult to accomplish that.
What I hope the reader takes away from this section is an understanding of how things have changed for the average B&B owner. What used to be seen as a hobby or part-time income-supplementing business in the beginning that was largely unregulated has evolved into a complex business undertaking.
Guest/Innkeeper Behavior
While every bed and breakfast is different, how an innkeeper and guest behaves should be mostly the same across locations, no matter the size of the bed and breakfast.
- For the innkeeper's part, no matter where you go, the guest should be treated with a service-oriented attitude, they should be provided with comfortable, clean, and safe accommodations as well as a breakfast meal of some sort (continental, continental plus, or sit down). I am amazed how many guests don't know that breakfast is included. The second half of the business is "breakfast" so that is a given. How it is served varies between B&Bs. I serve breakfast at the same time every morning (9 am) because I am one person doing everything by myself, but other B&Bs may do breakfast differently. Check with your innkeeper in advance (some even have breakfast information on their websites, including me) so there are no surprises about when food is available. Most places can accommodate dietary restrictions, just tell the innkeeper in advance instead of as you are being served. I post what I'm serving for breakfast the day before so guests can notify me of restrictions or preferences before I cook everything. Everything goes in the oven at the same time and comes out at the same time so if a guest comes to breakfast 20 minutes late, they are most likely going to get something that is getting cold and/or soggy. The proper thing for a guest to do is to call the Innkeeper if they are running late or are not coming to breakfast so that their food can be held over for them or not made and wasted if they aren't coming. If a guest oversleeps, don't sweat it, it's okay. Saying nothing keeps the Innkeeper wondering, so the proper thing to do is to call and give a heads up.
- Because a B&B is treated as a business, some are even owned by corporate entities and run by managers. I say, to each his own, but guests should no longer be surprised if the innkeeper is not the person who takes care of them. Some guests may like that; many B&Bers still want the personal contact. At my B&B, I incorporate a little of both. I'm here, I run the place, and I live on the property. I check-in and check-out guests, serve breakfast and take care of guest questions, concerns, etc. At the same time, I try to stay out of the way. Most guests will see me at breakfast, during check-in and check-out, and sporadically throughout the day if I'm cleaning the house or working outside, but I keep a low profile otherwise. Guests don't want to feel like they are being watched. As a guest, if you need more face time, you can call me and I will come over if you need assistance. If you want a tour of something, ask and I'll be happy to show you. Otherwise, I will give you privacy and will plan to chat with you at breakfast. That's my style; let me know if you have a different need. Same thing with any B&B, if you aren't getting what you need, speak up because the innkeeper can't read your mind or your attitude.
- If something goes wrong, notify someone as soon as possible. It's okay if you break something or if something you are using malfunctions, just don't try to hide it. Innkeepers expect this stuff; it happens. Most Innkeepers would rather you told them of a mishap rather than finding out after you left, wondering what happened. If you can't work your DVD player, call. That's what the innkeeper is here for. Some B&Bers are embarrassed to to let the innkeeper know of something negative, but I'm telling you that it is okay.
- It's an old house, expect some quirks. For example, a few of my steps near the second floor squeak. They squeak, oh well. Old houses tend to moan and groan more than newer ones. Also, things break easier/faster in a B&B. Whether it's because it's an old house or because of excessive usage, you can expect it to happen. Most innkeepers have gotten good at dealing with crises (loss of power, stove not working properly for breakfast, running toilets).
- Policies versus House Rules – Every B&B has written policies regarding cancellations, checking in and out, minimum stays, deposits, etc. Policies provide guidelines for the business so that everyone is treated fairly and they serve to protect the business' interests. My feeling on House Rules is that my guests are adults, not children. They don't come on vacation to be treated like children so there's no curfew and people can come and go as they please. My only real house rule is that I ask guests to lock up whenever they come and go. It is not only a safety issue, but when I am not here (grocery shopping or whatever), I don't want non-guests walking into the house when it is unattended. Most B&Bs have guest books in each room with a list of policies, rules, emergency procedures, local information, and more. Read through those books and many of your questions may be answered.
- In addition, while the innkeeper may not say anything to you during your stay about the fact that you used the white towels to remove your make-up (even though facial cleansing towels are provided), they know when they tidy your room or clean it out. Some places charge for damage to sheets/towels that doesn't come out in the wash. Taking a white towel on your hike with your dog is not a good way of promoting happy relations between guest and innkeeper. The etiquette on this is to treat the house and things inside the B&B as you would treat your best friend's possessions. Would you use their nice towels to clean up messes or maybe an old, scrap towel? If you aren't sure, ask the innkeeper.
- Noise – this is not usually a problem, but realize that you are in a house with rooms in close proximity. Loud music, TVs with the volume turned all the way up, loud sexual activity, yelling, etc. can and most-likely is heard by other guests. Be cognizant of others, but you can act normal. You don't have to whisper or tip-toe around. Other guests expect to hear normal activities like walking around and talking. Blake House is child and pet friendly so guests who come here know that there may be the pitter patter of little feet throughout the house. If you are visiting a B&B with lots of expensive antiques that caters to an older clientelle or people on super romantic vacations, the expectations regarding noise and behavior may be different. You should be able to get the feel of the house and the innkeeper either through their website or when you check-in.
- Checking in and out – Innkeepers plan their days around their guests, those who are already at the inn and those checking in. As such, each B&B has a standard set of check-in hours and procedures for check-in outside the standard hours. Guests should try to let the innkeeper know when they will be arriving so that the innkeeper can plan their day around their guest arrivals. It's okay to call from the road to say you are going to be early or late, but if you have a 3-4 pm arrival time range, if you aren't going to make it, it's good etiquette to notify the innkeeper. On the check-out side, unlike a hotel, innkeepers look forward to (and expect) to say goodbye to their guests. It's the innkeepers opportunity to thank their guests, process paperwork, collect room keys, and find out how the guest enjoyed their stay. Innkeepers invariably wonder if there was a problem when guests take off without a goodbye. Unless a guest makes arrangements to check out super early or has otherwise notified the innkeeper of their departure, the innkeeper is waiting around in order to see the guests off.
- Have an open mind – If you are a first-time B&Ber or a seasoned guest, always keep an open mind when going to a bed and breakfast. What makes each one different may not appeal to some people, but those who go to B&Bs go for the very same reason, because they are different from a hotel. Each experience will be unique and things that may go wrong turn out to be funny anecdotes and something you'll remember.
I would love to hear from anyone who has a story about a stay at a bed and breakfast where a guest (or themselves) may have accidentally blundered because they weren't aware of the proper etiquette at the B&B. The story can be funny, embarrassing, or strange. Anything that you are willing to share is fine.


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9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (The front gate closes at 4:30 for the last admission)
Monday through Sunday
The Topeka Zoo is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The front gate closes for last admission at 4:30 p.m.
Adults: $5.75
Seniors (ages 65 and over): $4.75
Children (ages 3 to 12): $4.25
Children 2 and under: Free
Friends of Topeka Zoo (FOTZ) members: Free with membership card and photo ID
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If you thought Occupy was dead, you are wrong! The Jubilee is working! They are retiring medical debt of the 99%!
November 24, 2012 in Education, Occupy, Take Action
As of this moment, the rolling jubilee has abolished over $8.475,241 of debt! Go to the Rolling Jubilee counter and by the time you get there, even more debt will be removed. The more people who don't have debt, the better off we all are. Donate a few dollars if you can afford to. The American you help will be you and your family.
I just checked in to see how the Rolling Jubilee is going and its ticker is ticking along. (Strike Debt is a coalition of Occupy members. They buy debt for pennies on the dollar [using money that you and I contribute], but instead of collecting from the debtors, they abolish the debt. They cannot buy specific individuals' debt—instead, they help liberate debtors at random through a campaign of mutual support, good will, and collective refusal. The effort began on November 15 with The People's Bailout, a variety show and telethon in NYC. All proceeds will go directly to buying people's debt and cancelling it.
Many Americans are drowning in debt to Wall Street for the basic things things we need to live, like housing, education, and health care. Even those of us who do not have personal debt are affected by predatory lending. Our essential public services are cut because our cities and towns are held hostage by the same big banks that have been bailed out by our government in recent years.
Debt keeps us isolated, ashamed, and afraid. Strike Debt has built a movement to challenge this system while creating alternatives and supporting each other. Their goal is to build an economy where our debts are to our friends, families, and communities — and not to the 1%.


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Oyler: Navigating Fuji a great adventure on Fourth of July 60 years ago
Sixty years ago I spent the Fourth of July weekend climbing Mount Fuji with a group of GI's from the 64th Engineer Battalion, Base Topographic. We were stationed in a compound in the northern suburbs of Tokyo and were busy producing maps for the various U.S. military and naval forces in the western Pacific, as well as for our French allies who were attempting to put down a rebellion in their colony, French Indo-China.
My friends and I had been in Japan since mid-April and were filled with stories of Fujiyama, although during the 10 weeks we had been there the mystical mountain had never been visible, always obscured by clouds.
Someone suggested we apply for weekend passes and take a trip to Hakone so we could demonstrate our virility by climbing Fuji.
Eight of us set out on a Saturday morning, catching a train at Oji station. The train took us to the main railroad station in downtown Tokyo. From there we caught a train to Hakone, the traditional jumping off point for an ascent of Fuji.
I was accompanied by my two best friends, Sam Farha and Don Wise. Both of them had been with me through basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Cartographic Drafting training at the Engineer School at Fort Belvoir, Va.
We quickly found the entrance point for climbing Fuji, a large gate called a torii. It consisted of two large cylindrical timber posts supporting an equally large horizontal timber, with a smaller horizontal timber tying the two posts together just below their tops. All we could see in the distance was a road gently sloping upward.
Almost immediately we were accosted by a Japanese gentleman who explained to us that it was necessary that we purchase a climbing stick from him; otherwise we would be defying tradition. We quickly conceded, purchasing an octagonal stick about five feet long with the corners smoothed off as a handle near the top.
Not too much farther along the trail we encountered another Japanese entrepreneur. He advised us that we had reached "ichiban station," which he explained was the first of 10 stations along the climbing route. For a pittance we had "ichiban" branded onto our climbing sticks.
Much too soon we encountered another man with a charcoal fire and a branding iron, and then another, and another. By now we were exuberant. We had only been hiking for half an hour and already we had passed the fourth station.
Reality set in when the next man we met declared that we had now reached "niban station" (number two) and that the previous three brands we got were alternates for number one.
As we continued, the road became steeper and the going more difficult, but still nothing like our perception of mountain climbing. After four or five hours we found ourselves well above the timber line with evening approaching rapidly. We found a barn-like building located at a place where one would be happy to spend the night, and, for a small fee, arranged to bed down there.
When we awoke the next morning we found ourselves above one layer of clouds with at least several layers above us. From this point the going got a lot tougher. The slope steeper and the footing was difficult, mostly gravel-sized pieces of solidified lava.
We reached the summit by midday. Our pride at accomplishing this great achievement was greatly diminished when we realized that numerous Japanese citizens had climbed with us, including old women and young children. For them, this was something one does on a summer day, not a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Making it even more mundane was the fact that there were Japanese concession stands at the summit, selling souvenirs and snacks.
The trip back down was faster, more sliding than walking. After we exited under the torii, we hitched a ride to the train station on an open truck. Just then, for the first time in months, the clouds parted and we were able to see Fuji clearly, looming high in the sky above us.
A magnificent sight, probably unequalled anywhere else.
Sixty years later, I still consider this to be a great adventure, and remember it fondly each year when the Fourth of July arrives.
John Oyler is a columnist for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-343-1652 or email@example.com.
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