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Average Hedge Fund Returns A Tiny 6% Through October: Underperforms S&P And Mutual Funds By 75%
Collecting 2 and 20 in a world where "alpha-creation" through insider trading (thank you 72 Cummings Point Road for ending that party) is now history will be even more difficult after the current year is over when LPs get their year end performance reports and find out that for the fifth year in a row they have underperformed not only the S&P (by a whopping 75%) but the average plain vanilla mutual fund, which happens to collect a fraction of the fees hedge funds charge just to enjoy the privilege of engaging in pissing matches on CNBC with other hedge fund billionaires.
As the chart below shows, through October 31, the average hedge fund has returned a paltry 6%, 75% below the return of the S&P 500 and the average mutual fund. And while the traditional retort: "hedge funds aren't supposed to outperform the market but to hedge downside risk" is always at the ready, the retort to that retort is that as long as Mr. Yellen is Chief Risk Officer for the S&P, and the Federal Reserve is engaged in QE and otherwise generating a "wealth effect", which according to many will be in perpetuity or until the Fed finally and mercifully is abolished, the purpose behind the existence of hedge funds is simply no longer there as the Fed will never again voluntarily allow the kind of market drop that would make the existence of hedge funds meaningful.
Of course, if and when the Fed loses control, not even the best hedged fund will do much to offset the ensuing cataclysm.
Some other observations from Goldman:
- The typical hedge fund generated a 2013 YTD return of 6% through October 31, compared with 25% gains for both the S&P 500 and the average large-cap core mutual fund. At mid-year 2013 the average hedge fund had returned 4%, suggesting second-half gains of 2% while the S&P 500 rose nearly 5%.
- The distribution of YTD performance suggests that 20% of hedge funds have generated absolute losses. The standard deviation of YTD hedge fund returns is wide, at 11 percentage points. Fewer than 5% of hedge funds have outperformed the S&P 500 or the average large-cap core mutual fund YTD.
- Equity long/short funds have posted slightly better returns than the average across all funds, at 10%. Many of the poorest performers YTD are macro funds, which generated an average YTD return of -4%.
- Stock pickers have received a boost from their long books, as the most important long positions have outperformed the S&P 500 by nearly 500 bp so far in 2013. Our Hedge Fund VIP basket has returned 30% YTD.
- However, many widely-held short positions continue to outperform, offsetting the strong performance of popular longs and hampering overall hedge fund returns. The 50 stocks over $1 billion market cap with the highest short interest as a percentage of market cap have returned an average of 34% YTD. More than half of the 50 key short positions have outperformed the S&P 500 YTD, and five have returned over 100%
Precisely as we forecast they would 14 months ago.
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How are those shorts working out for Einhorn re: GMCR?
exactly. there are no responsible hedge strategies that will work in this environment. thank bernanke for that.
Don't invest in paper anything, hard assets only going forward.
Years ago I had to deal with the prospect of this "new and innovative asset class" Hedge Funds. Which I contended were neither new, innovative nor an asset class. Leverage has been around forever as have been paired trades (to wit pairing of silver and gold during the time of Sir Issac Newton at the King's Treasury, or even mercury versus gold/silver) so to simply go long or short on leverage does not a New Asset class make.
But, deaf ears and all that shit.
Then, about 15 years ago about 15,000 of my past ex-closest friends (ex-bond salesmen) who could add up 2+20 lickety split decided to become, ta dah!, Hedgies.
So, rue not the demise of the managers nor the impairment of the investors, for Bernie Made-off with their money just like the rest of 'em, with few notable exceptions like Ray Dalio (good stuff)...
And what with the landmines being strewn about with respect to future inflation (you ain't seen nothin' yet, kids) the holding of real assets will be the last savior of your sanity and food consumption.
Fuck financial engineering and salespeople
Thanks Knuckles I/we needed that.
Hedge Fund Managers are doing well. Clients....mmm...not so much.
Not even this paper?
http://yellowpaperdress.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/sandrabacklund.jpg What?
Dead wrong - hard assets will be destroyed rest of the year - and into Q1 2014.
Well at least there's still about 25 trading days left in the year, time to pile into some triple-levered long ETF's... woo hoo!
Means Turbo Tax Timmy has work to do by offering blow jobs and anal sex to ensure Hedge Funds survive
He's a fan of Caligula, too?
"Fund Returns A Tiny 6% Through October: Underperforms S&P And Mutual Funds By 75%"
Yeah but it's all fake paper money.
The relentless FED fueled ramp in equities has and will be generating some nice tax revenues for Treasury.
Problem being if they ever stop it will mean some big deductions in taxes and revenue when the market crashes.
More drug addict behavior from Washington and Wall Street; real people in the back seat along for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
Yeah, in this more than awesome reporting, and all these fine graphics, how does one really truly KNOW all this is real?
Here is something more significant in the sense of reality.:.
Choke the evil snake and kill it.
Pretty simple if you want to protect your families from the Cobras deadly night time strike.:.
In the realm of spirituality, THIS is a greater move from a mass of mankind, than all that these babylonians do on a plane where in the final days...every bit of karma is being tabulated as fast as one breaths. In these times of multi-dimensional changes, all manor of possibilities and the doors of manifestations open.
(A real pretty sad fact is.:.there never really was any real fair balanced news or real truthful information in the American media propaganda mind-kontrol TV-drug system ever really at all.:.A real truth seeker in the USA has to go to the foreign media to get real truth to guide the every day decisions and real actions now)
I am willing to partner with a couple of hedge funds to collectively stand and bust the Comex gold this December.
There is a measly $733 million in dealer inventory and only another $8.4 billion in customer inventory in the vaults.
There is already very high December OI, with only 3 days till first notice. 6,000 contracts standing would suffice to wipe out the dealer inventory.
Of course, the Comex wont really bust, settling in cash instead, but a perceived run on the Comex would suffice.
With physical so tight, thin markets in late December, the media attention a run on Comex gold would gain,
plus the debt ceiling and likely European debt crisis in January, there will be more than enough catalysts to gain 10%, even 15% in 3 to 10 weeks.
JP Morgan is reportedly long 70,000 contracts (ted, turd, jessie) so they wont get in the way. And I will go on record to say that the Chinese are monkey hammering the paper price via HSBC, all the while taking physical delivery.
2 and 20, bitchez!
but to be fair the long only crowd in this market is the dumbest money on the planet, returns be damned. They will give it all back in a week.
Buncha control freaks. That never works.
"Of course, if and when the Fed loses control, not even the best hedged fund will do much to offset the ensuing cataclysm."
Waiting and still waiting. Been a long five years now.
In the past hedge funds could analyze markets better than the average investor and do better at their expense. now fundamentals and technicals are minor matters and the market is politically administered leaving political corruption and HFT as the path to profit.


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Telecheck Code 3
- Dallas, Texas
- Jun 22, 2011
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I opened my business on June 1, 2011 and have written approx 45 checks since opening.Today, June 22, 2011, I wrote a check for $9.23 and Sam's Club would not accept the check because it was "denied" by Telecheck (CODE 3).
When I called Telecheck I was told that, even though I had adequate funds in my checking account, my account showed an unusually high number of checks written in the past two weeks, and this causes a warning indicator in their system; therefore the check was denied. After several discussions we reached an impasse ... I wanted assurance my future checks would NOT be declined by Telecheck; their response was to write another check, and if declined, to call them.
I do not feel Telecheck has the right to control how I spend my money to run my business.Report
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Jul 01, 2015
time for a class action against telecheck. Have to hit them in their pocket big time1 0 Reply
May 18, 2014 Homewood, Illinois
I also was declined. Not for writing bad checks but because I posed a fraud risk. I've written several checks in the past to the same vendor with no fault but today, voila!! Today a $100 check was declined.0 0 Reply
Jan 11, 2014 Spokane, Washington
My debt card was compromised and quickly deactivated. But I guess that's what thus checkbook thingy is for, right? Code 3 no account history. How, then, do I build a history?
Catch 22. (long list of the worst curse words) you telecheck. I was denied at the local urgent care center!
Nov 17, 2013 Dallas, Texas
telecheck customer service did not know what the *** they were doing when answering the phone calls. It is horrible biz...0 0 Reply
Nov 01, 2013
I think some one should start a web page or blog with the intention of starting a class action lawsuit1 0 Reply
May 01, 2013 Erie, Pennsylvania
I wrote a check for 1 dollar today and they denied it.. What the ***0 0 Reply
Jan 28, 2013
So Telecheck denied our "Good" check yesterday. Not once but twice. And today, while I am fuming and mad as heck, I called. I should have waited till I calmed down a bit. However, the associate, who was not american was very nice. But I wasn't. After arguing and going back and fourth about "our" check writing history, I opened my online bank account and bluntly read off each and every check written on our account, to him. Which btw was only to the place we were rejected from. I said to him who the *** does TC think they are assuming they know what kind of pattern of check writing I should have? And I said to him, if one more check gets declined we were going straight to our lawyers office. I gave him no other chance to speak. I went off on him. While I also said I was recording this call ( I wasn't) I demanded his full name and operator number. He assured me that all he needed to do was update our account, and remove the flag. I assured him if this happened again, he would have a huge lawsuit for defamation of character and I would sue his/company's pants off and I meant what I was talking about. I told him, PLAY WITH ME. I said I so what you to mess with me. I told him I knew about the Class action lawsuit against them in TN and I was six blocks from the TN state line and I would definitely join in ASAP! I told him, you work for them, you do not own that company, so fix this and fix it now! He told me he... fixed it and apologetic on behalf of telecheck. I said I do not forgive you for this wrongful act. But fixing it would end my anger problem. Then I said stop shivering in your seat, hang up and have a coke. Now for anyone else going thru this same thing, take my advice, GET PISSED Show more1 0 Reply
Jan 04, 2013 Wilmington, Delaware
I was attempting to pay my phone bill (01/02/13) with Sprint using their automated system. Usually, I do cash at a store kiosk or debit - but this time my money is coming from my savings. My account is in good standing and has been opened for years, but Telecheck flagged it with a code 3!!!! The first rep at 877-678-5898 told me that it could be EASILY REMOVED but after speaking to someone at 888-288-0131, they told me it can't. Now, I have to wait 7 days for the flag to clear.... What the *** kind of business are they running??0 0 Reply
Nov 12, 2012
I had the same problem as you all today 11-12-12. Is there anything We can do about this or are we all just SOL?0 0 Reply
Sep 13, 2012
I was at Walmart on 9/12/12 and recieved the same error and declined check! My debit card was "compromised" by my bank and thus I have been writting checks until my new card arrives. I was pissed when checking out at wamart that my check was denied for the same reasons...too many checks written, the amount of the check (which was $300.00, but its my money!!)!! I am thinking that anyone who uses telecheck, will not recieving checks from me any time soon!!0 0 Reply
Sep 03, 2012
Like many who have wriiten, I went to Walmart yeaterday 9/2/2012 and attempted to make a purchase. I first gave them my debit, but had forgotten that the card was expired. I also had my check book, and gave them the check. I got a code 3 and called. I was told there were "too many" transactions on the account. I found this odd as I had not utilized the account, in a while, due to having another primary account. I had to return home and utilize my credit card which will be paid as soon as it post. I was livid and still am, as there were plenty of funds in the account to cover the amount of the purchase.0 0 Reply
Aug 24, 2012
Same here! Telecheck is a crock of S**t! I won't bore you with details because it's nothing that hasn't already been said.0 0 Reply
Aug 04, 2012
Telecheck Agent. I have written several checks at a place where I even have to stamp my finger print plus my ID. What kind of danger am I presenting to the merchant when the merchant who knows me was even surprised when I was declined, Speaking about your customer service; the merchant called telecheck for me and asked for a supervisor, once she came to the phone she provided no help at all, in fact she was like a bitchy rep and didn't bother to even look for my records and sounded annoyed, she repeated what the actual customer rep said.0 0 Reply
Jul 24, 2012
Went to Walmart today to purchase some items for my business. I don't write alot of checks on my business account, as most of my purchases are online. So I write my check and low and behold it was declined by Telecheck, so freaking embarrassing! I got reason code 3. I make my purchase using me personal debit card - which makes things difficult when doing my business accounting -anyways I get home and call Telecheck and it was denied because they didn't have enough history for this particular account. No negative information on me, just simply not enough for my business account. Who does Telecheck think they are denying my check for no reason? My business account has been open for over 3 years and this is the first time this has ever happened. Then when you ask if you are going to be declined again - they simply say well try writing another check, if your declined give us another call. Bunch of BS!!0 0 Reply
May 25, 2012
Same *** situation as all of you have listed above. Walmart...writing a check because my debit card was damaged. Code 3. YAY F**king holiday weekend and I dont have a *** grill to cook on cause they decided I was a risk because in the 20 years I have had a checking account I wrote maybe 10 checks? (First time I was ever penalized for paying my bills on line)0 0 Reply
Apr 17, 2012
to the telecheck agent just to let u know that i wrote a check for 47.90 and they still decined my check now that a low amount cuz that what the agent at customer service told me to do cuz last check was 221.00 and that was too high and it also was declined that is crazy so you need to understand people here are mad when they know they got the funds in their account and want to buy something and they cant because a system tell them no it their money and they can spent how they like0 0 Reply
Apr 08, 2012
Its Easter Sunday and my husband and I decided to cook on the grille since we were alone for the day. The local store was closed for the holiday so i went 6 miles south to another gas station & meat market to get something to cook out. I asked ahead of time if they took checks or debit cards and she said both. I would rather write the check as its easier to catch their mistakes. got to the check out in front of I dont know how many people and my check was denied a code 3. Knowing I had just deposited my husbands paycheck the day before and that I write several checks a day in my town I was totally pissed. Called the number and they said I was high risk??????? To end the transaction I handed her my Debit card on the same account and it went through with out a problem. Needless to say all these people are doing is humiliating people. I will not go to a store that uses tele-check anymore if i know it ahead of time.0 0 Reply
Mar 16, 2012
Same here! I tried twice to send money online via Walmart money gram. You must you your checking account to do so. I have had over $50,000 go in and out of that account since August when I opened it. They could not give me a reason as to why my 'check' was declined other than it was there 'risk' system. No problem. They say to call them after 7 days and try again. Never in a million years. I will NEVER use that service and will not step foot in Walmart ever again. I am investigating what recourse I have. There must be something I can do!0 0 Reply
Feb 22, 2012
i have tried to use 2 checks at 2 different places and was declined bothe times. i called and they say its because "there is not enough history with my account" it was the second and third checks on my account of coures theres no history. who are they to decide not to accept my check because of no history i have to use checks to get a history0 0 Reply
Jan 09, 2012
Same has happened to me twice. I went to SAMs and made a big purchase, wrote my check and had NO problem writing a check. Been writing checks for almost 40 years! Then I went to Walmart to make a few minor purchases and bam...I get denied! I was mortified! Luckily I had enough cash but I called them as soon as I left the store. Nice lady tried to explain but it boiled down to....NOTHING! She said she noted that our account was good and if it happened again to call at the register and they would run it back through. Couple days later I'm out of town and ran to walmart to get some things and bam...it happened again! What the heck...have thousands in our account and tele check makes me look like a criminal in the crowded check out line! I did as she adviced and called right there in the store and when agent finally got on the phone he was rude and disrespectful! He gave me the same song and dance...and still denied my check! So walmart...I am not shopping there anymore!!! They are forcing us to use debit cards which are easier to steal from your accounts. Would love to be part of a class action suit against their harassment and unfair targeting practices.0 0 Reply
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FEDERAL MP for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly has been unexpectedly promoted into the Gillard government's ministry following a double ministerial resignation and subsequent reshuffle.
Up until the weekend he was a junior Parliamentary Secretary for Defence. Yesterday (Monday) he was sworn in as Minister for Defence Materiel in charge of the government's multi-billion military purchasing budget.
Dr Kelly has been the local federal member for Eden-Monaro, taking in the Monaro townships and the Snowy River shire as well as most of the far south coast, since the 2007 election.
In terms of Labor Party politics he was an admitted supporter of Kevin Rudd. However, with defence his background and speciality, his new role appears to be a natural fit.
During his 20-year career in the army, he was often the victim of dodgy kit.
''When I was deployed to Somalia for instance, I had to spend a lot of my own money to get enough appropriate equipment,'' he said.
''Now the equipment is light years from where it used to be.''
The former army officer said he was thrilled to be offered the chance to enter the ministry.
''Obviously defence and security policy is the great passion of my life and to be able to contribute at a higher level in the security policy area is really something that thrills me and I am very excited about,'' he said.
Dr Kelly reluctantly hung up his full colonel's uniform at the urging of Kevin Rudd, and won the bellwether seat of Eden-Monaro from Liberal Gary Nairn in the 2007 landslide to Labor.
Labor inherited the Seasprite debacle, which cost $1.4 billion for an airframe that delivered not one minute of flying time before the fleet was abandoned.
Dr Kelly is aware his new portfolio is the focus of intense scrutiny over waste, particularly white-elephant projects.
''Having been a user and consumer of defence materiel I'm keenly aware of the importance of getting it right,'' he said.
''My big focus will always be to remember that at the end of that material chance are the men and women of the Australian Defence Force.
''The Australian Defence Force has always got to focus on quality above quantity, that means we're always going to be exploring the technological edge of new capabilities and, of course, that's where all the risk is.
''We went through that with the F-111 and ultimately we had an asset that dominated the region for decades to come.
''We're always going to be in that difficult space where we're looking for the technological edge.
''I think a great deal of progress has been made in the past five years on cost effectiveness, efficiencies, savings - the organisation has been rigorously examining itself and refining and finding those savings.''


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Your are bidding on an 7-Pc Silverplate Buffet Food Warmer handcrafted by Otto Wolter, a well-known German silversmith from Schwabisch Gmund, just east of Stuttgart, Germany. Otto Wolter and Company has been producing high quality sterling silver tableware since the early 1900s. The Buffet Food Warmer dates 'pre-1940' and was purchased at an estate auction in Dusseldorf , Germany in 1976. It has been gently used and is in excellent ++ condition with no dents, no monograms or monogram removal, no repairs or other problems of any kind. This serving piece consists of (7) pieces starting with the 'outer frame' which is actually a chafing dish. It sits atop four curved legs ornately decorated with roses. The four legs are joined together to create the frame for the warming compote which has a flame adjuster. The pierced edges of the 'outer frame' are heavily decorated with acanthus-based foliage and carved shells on each corner. The first piece 'outer frame' is marked 'Alpacca' and is stamped with Otto Wolter's mark and the word "Versilbert" which is German for 'silverplate'. Also known as nickel silver, Alpacca has no silver content but is an alloy made of nickel, copper and zinc and has a unique silver-white color. Alpacca is extensively used in serving pieces because of its hardness, toughness and resistance to corrosion and it is often used as a base metal for silverplated flatware and holloware. It looks, feels and wears just like sterling. Of the (7) pieces that make up this Buffet Food Warmer, the 'outer frame' (chafing dish) is the only piece that bears the stamp 'Alpacca'. Some of the remaining (6) pieces have "Versilbert" on them. The second piece is the liner within which all the remaining pieces fit into. The third piece is a double sectioned tray with a handle in the center and (2) lids. Each lid can also be used as a separate serving piece. The sixth piece is the outer lid with (2) large handles on each end, and this piece can also be used as a separate serving piece as well. The seventh piece to this set is the warming compote and lid which features a flame adjustment. Measurements : Length: 14.0"; Width: 11.75"; Height: 6.25"; Depth: 3.0"; Weight: 8.7 lbs Shipping : Buyer pays shipping, including insurance , which will be $20.00, USPS Priority Mail, anyw in the United States . International shipping rates will have to be determined at close of auction . I will not ship without insurance and the total weight of the Buffet Food Warmer is 8.7 lbs and I estimate packing/box to add another 1.5 - 2 lbs. You may confirm shipping/insurance rates at website and if you are able to secure a lower shipping and insurance rate, I will adjust my shipping price . Payment Methods : PayPal (with a confirmed shipping address), money orders, international money orders in US Dollars or as a last option, personal check. However, if you pay with a personal check, shipment will be withheld for 10 days following receipt of your check. Please email me with any questions before close of auction. Payment should be made within 5 days of your purchase, or item will be re-listed and a 'non-paying bidder claim' will be made to Ebay. Refund Terms : Be sure all questions are asked and answered during the auction time period. I will only refund the purchase price if t is a substantial difference between the pictures shown in and the serving piece upon your receipt. The item must be returned in its original condition within 7 days.


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Truly becoming a good artist takes more than just raw skill and talent. Hard work and developing an individual style are at the heart of being a good artist.
1Decide what type of art you are most interested in. You will have a much easier time putting in the time and effort necessary to improve as an artist if you work in a medium you enjoy on a subject you are passionate about. You may know what interests you right from the start or you may have to try a number of different media and subjects before finding what clicks for you. Don't be afraid to experiment.
2Schedule time to work on your art. The best way to learn any new skill or improve your abilities is through regular practice. Whether you're looking at art as a hobby or a career, setting aside time in your day or week to focus on your art will help you to hone your skills.
3Take classes. Few, if any, artists are so skilled that they can't benefit from some kind of formal instruction. Art classes can help you get past problems with your work that you haven't been able to solve on your own, identify areas in which you could improve, or just give you some direction and a regular time to devote to working on art. There are courses available for all skill levels at colleges, community centers, local arts centers, and numerous other places.
4Accept constructive criticism. Constructive criticism is designed to help you improve your artwork, either the piece you're working on now or your future works. A person giving constructive criticism will usually point out both the flaws and the strengths in your piece and make suggestions on how you could fix the flaws. While it isn't always fun to hear, criticism is something you're going to have to deal with as an artist. Learn to identify when a criticism of your work is valid and use that information to focus on correcting your mistakes.
5Show your work. For most artists, art is a form of communication. You create art because you want to share it with other people. Otherwise, you could just leave the ideas in your head. Exactly how you want to show your work and to who is your choice. You could try to get your work shown in galleries and put up for sale. You could try getting published. You might be more comfortable putting your work online and possibly selling prints of it. Or maybe you would rather just frame some of your best work and hang it up in your home for your family and friends to enjoy.
1Understand that there are two sections of our mind. One is the part devoted to reasoning and logic (this is the left side), while the other deals with matters both pictorial and visual (the right side). The brain of the average person has both halves equally developed. However, some people are born with dominant left halves. These people look at art as a series of logical steps. Upon viewing their subject, they will analyze it carefully before copying each dimension onto their page as accurately as possible. Those with dominant right brains tend to prefer a less literal artistic portrayal of their subject. They may attempt to express thoughts and feelings surrounding the object, or simply settle for an abstract interpretation. While this is not always accurate, if you find yourself fitting into one of these two categories, make the most of your unique talents. Both strategies produce fascinating, intricate, and beautiful results.
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- Don't compare yourself to other artists too much. If seeing another artist's work inspires you to work harder or try something different with your own art, that's fine. But don't obsess over the idea that you'll never be as good as this other artist. There is always going to be someone better, more prolific, or more successful than you, no matter how good you get. Instead, track your own progress. Compare what you're doing now to what you did years ago and see how much you've improved.
- The stereotype is that artists sit around and wait for inspiration to strike them, and then rush off to produce their next masterpiece. Few artists work that way and those who create art for a living can't afford to. You are much better off getting into a routine of working on your art than hoping that inspiration will fall into your lap. If you are suddenly struck by a great idea, you can always make more time to work on it or take note of it and work on it later.
- Try something different occasionally. Experimentation can be a great way to break out of a rut or discover a new direction for your art. Your tastes may change over time and the subjects and materials you loved when you first started may not be as inspiring to you now. Fortunately, you aren't locked in to the choices you made early on in your career. If you always work in oil paints, try doing a watercolor, spend some time drawing, or experiment with sculpting. If you usually do still lives, switch things up by creating a portrait, a landscape, or life drawing. If you always create work completely from your imagination, try doing a piece using reference photos or directly from life.
- When you have an idea put it down on paper as soon as possible. Trust me... if you have a great idea then you won't want to forget about it.
- Be yourself. Don't copy others. Artistic vision may be hard to find, but you'll find it somehow. The best kind of art is the emotional you.
- Never present someone else's work as your own. It's theft, it's dishonest, and it could ruin your reputation. This can also apply to using photos you don't own that aren't free use as reference, so make sure that you change your artwork significantly or combine multiple references if you're going to do this. Copying another artist's work can be a good learning experience, but the resulting artwork is not your own. If you absolutely must show work that you copied in public, make it absolutely clear in the description accompanying the piece that it is a copy of another artist's work. Don't sell it.
- Think carefully about whether you want to be a professional artist. Many creative fields have far more talented people looking for work than they do jobs to offer them. It can be very difficult getting started in the professional art world. Work may not be steady or very profitable. If you have nothing to fall back on or you have a family to support, consider taking small steps towards becoming a full time professional artist rather than quitting your current job and relying exclusively on art jobs.
- Don't try to work in a style or with a subject matter just because you think it's what people will like and want to buy. Hopefully, you're considering a career in the arts because it's something you enjoy doing. Trying to chase what's popular will probably not be fun for you. Your work will almost certainly seem derivative of what's already popular and there is no guarantee that you will be more successful than you would making art that you actually like.
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Its an area I've long took an interest in after reading "The Ghosts of Africa" by Stevenson many years ago, and after reading your articale how different both veiws are.
But after reading the many installments of this campage by Harry, who had me transfixed by his accounts of all the actions of that area, with photos and descriptions of the actions.
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Posted 30 April 2014 - 09:44 pm
One thing before all else - the correct spelling for the Schutztruppe commander in DSWA is Heydebreck - a small thing but details count.
Some loosely connected thoughts about v L-V:
I would add that vL-V's experience in the Herero and Namaqua uprisings may have inculcated in him an idea of guerrilla war (Buschkrieg) long before he got to DOA.
His initial operations against the British in Kenya showed him the difficulties of sustaining conventional operations without good logistics and his ideas on how best to fight began to change thereafter.
He also had a significant amount of time to prepare for war, as the South Africans were involved in DSWA until mid-1915. Many of those troops were the ones that fought against him.
As to the Genocide and the involvement of the Schutztruppe, I do not have any doubt that it was fully supported by military. The so-called "Extermination Order" (posted by Mark above) was promulgated by General von Trotha.
While the killing of the natives happened mostly through neglect, forced labor, and exposure in camps run by the administration - it was the military commander who set the stage. There were many players who contributed, including civilians.
The Germans were not nice to their colonial indigenous peoples, but neither were the Portuguese and Belgians. Or, for that matter, the British in South Africa or the Americans in the Philippines.
Not wanting to get too far out on a tangent, I will only add this comment by the British Military Observer / Attaché Colonel Frederick Trench:
"Witboois (a subgroup of the Nama) were promised freedom when they surrendered, meaning only to build as they liked, but not where, still less to dispose of their time and persons as they liked. From the South, they were moved to Windhoek. After 6 months, several of them having run away, they were moved to Shark Island at Lüderitz Bay. I have already, from Lüderitz Bay, reported on the exposure and lack of sanitation; if they still exist, it is not easy to avoid the impression that the extinction of the people would be welcomed by the authorities. I have observed, however, that a quarter century of Colonial Empire has not sufficed to teach the fact that a black man is a human being, and also entitled to having faith kept with him."
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A fascinating read this thread. Also, as mentioned by someone else, nice to see it debated in a civil way too.
Just going back a bit to a point earlier in this thread. It is discussed about the recruitment/composition/ethnicity of the Askaris. I have a book about the Indian Army in East Africa by S.D. Prahdan. In it it states that the German forces in East Africa received a boost before the war when men from the recently disbanded KAR battalions went on the German payroll. Is this true? The book, I must admit, is littered with a number of errors. However I think I have read this somewhere else before though I am unsure where. If it is true has anybody an idea of how many ex British Askaris joined up in GEA?
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YES - the 2nd Battalion The King's African Rifles, a Nyasaland battalion, was disbanded a couple of years before the Great War started.
The reason was that the battalion used to serve 'roulemont' tours on British East Africa's (Kenya's) northern and eastern borders, but in 1911 the government of British East Africa (which was dominated by white settlers who complained about taxation) decided not to pay the transport costs for the battalion.
It is believed that most of the battalion swiftly marched across Nyasaland's northern border and into the Schutztruppe, where those with leadership abilities proved to be very useful non-commissioned officers (NCOs).
Later during the Great War, when Germany was on the back foot, many of these Askari came over to the KAR and were very effective when being used as NCOs in the new KAR battalions.
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Come celebrate the arrival of Lewis and Clark at Camp River Dubois. This annual event commemorates December 12, the day William Clark and the men of the detachment arrived at the confluence of the "Riviere a Dubois," Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The event will include members of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrations. For more information, call (618) 251-5811.
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Watch the sunset over the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers from 150 feet in the air at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower. Experience the breathtaking view of the landscape during the twilight hours, April 21st and May 26th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at "Twilight Thursdays" at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call (618) 251-9101 or go to www.ConfluenceTower.com.
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In conjunction with the Illinois Audubon Society, hummingbirds will be banded and released at the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site. Participants can adopt and release a hummingbird. This event runs from 9 a.m. - Noon only. For more information, call (618) 251-5811.
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Get a good look at the sun through special solar telescopes during the first-ever International SUNday Festival at the Confluence Tower. Members of several local astronomical organizations will be on hand to celebrate the Summer Solstice (which falls on Father's Day this year) from Noon to 5 p.m. The first 100 families to visit will receive a pair of free Solar Glasses. There will be food vendors, including "Good Looking Kettle Corn", Eppel's Pantry and Princivalli's Cafe on hand. Representatives will also share information about the sun, our nearest star in the Solar System. Amateur astronomers will provide their own optical equipment to safely view the sun including hydrogen, alpha, calcium and white light views. This event is free, although there is a charge to tour the Tower.
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Enjoy the toe tapping, hand clapping sounds of the Harman Family Bluegrass Band in a live concert at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower. The Harman's music style ranges from traditional to contemporary bluegrass, country, gospel and other various types of music. The concert will help kick off the first season of events at the Tower's newly constructed outdoor amphitheater. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased in advance by calling 618-291-9101. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Lewis & Clark Frontier Dog Walk
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Take a step back to the 1860's when baseball was played just a little differently. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy the spirit of gentlemanly sportsmanship of that time period. This game will be featuring the Alton Baseball Club. For more information please call the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site and ask for Pam (618) 251-5811.
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Treat your mother to something special on Mother's Day! Bring her to the Confluence Tower and enjoy magnificent views of the region from 50, 100 and 150 feet high above the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. All mothers, when accompanied by a family member, will receive half price admission.
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The Day I Cut Off My Sons' Foreskins
It has been almost two years since I cut off the foreskins of my two sons.Noam and Jonah, my identical twins, are now singing "rubber duckie," feedingthemselves oatmeal, and re-arranging the porch furniture--a long way from thepreemie infants whom we welcomed into the world.
Why did I cut them? I knew that the procedure had been declared medicallyunnecessary. I knew that I was causing them pain. I had heard that the lackof a foreskin might diminish their sense of sexual pleasure. I say all this,and yet when I stood above my boys, scalpel in hand, I experienced anunparalleled sense of connection to and responsibility for life. The birthwas pure wonder. The circumcision was primal and mysterious, connecting meto flesh and blood in a violent and careful moment of father-love.
Since the cut, I've read or heard that my actions were "barbaric," "savage,"and "criminal." One host of a New York radio talk show called circumcision"child sexual abuse," a sentiment confirmed by my wife's favorite magazine,Mothering. In an interview I gave to Icon magazine, my positive opinion onthe subject was placed in the context of an article that promoted the ideathat circumcision kills babies. The worst was when a woman I met at abenefit dinner called what I did "torture."
I'm not a doctor. I got the idea of doing the "final cut" from a friend ofmine in Philadelphia who did his sons. Here's how it was done--the moyel (ritual surgeon) sets up the procedure by using a scissors-like device thatslips between the penis shaft and the foreskin. Then the moyel places theforeskin into a stainless steel clamp. The clamp allows the father to removeit with a single cut of the scalpel. The whole procedure takes less than twominutes.
Cutting my firstborn son was harder than I thought it would be--not theemotional challenge, but the physical part, the actual slicing involved. Ittook more elbow grease than I had imagined. It was easier five minutes laterwith my second son. I think that explains why he urinates straighter thanhis brother.
So, am I a child abuser? Should I be locked up?
As a Jew, I am a member of a small tribe that has survived generations ofphysical abuse from the outside world--so I find it ironic that my peopleare seen as the abusers. Hitler, who engaged in the same anti-circumcisionrhetoric that I hear today, later enacted a government project tosystematically murder hundreds of thousands of infants and toddlers.
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The Plaid Bus
We had a nice time in Bozeman. Among other things, we made three new friends, bassist Sean Lehmann, drummer Aaron Rasmussen, and pianist/organist Chris Cundy.
They are three diverse professionals, playing all over Montana in all kinds of bands. But for a minute they were in a cover band together, "The Plaid Bus," which dealt with TBP repertoire.
It was an honor to hear them reunite and rock through "Never Stop," "Everywhere You Turn," "Tom Sawyer," and "And Here We Test Our Powers Of Observation" tonight at Haufbrau. To close the set, Reid and I sat in with Aaron to play "Anthem For the Earnest."
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Washington Vs. Cleveland
ONE - Eastern Conference
Washington Wizards (7th seed) Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (2nd seed)
The Washington Wizards (41- 41) can score points in bunches. They scored an average of 104.3 PPG this season, the second-most in the NBA. Unfortunately, they gave up 104.9 PPG, the third-most in the league. The Wizards enter the post-season having lost eight of their last 10 games. Cleveland (50- 32), which has won four in a row, plays a fine two-way game and has one of the stingiest "D's" in the league. Cleveland won the season series 2- 1.
The Washington offense could be where this series is decided. If they can control the tempo of the game and hit threes, they have a chance to win. But getting real reveals that such a scenario is unlikely. That's because premiere point guard Gilbert Arenas (28.4 PPG, 6 APG, 1.9 SPG) injured his knee badly on April 4, pushing him out the post-season. That means that point guard Antonio Daniels (7.1 PPG, 3.6 APG, 0.5 SPG) must step up and provide the offense and defense.
Inside, forward Antawn Jamison (19.8 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 0.5 BPG) shows a smooth shot, while he ably hits from downtown 36% of the time. At center, Etan Thomas (6.1 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.4 BPG) provides solid defense and adequate point production.
Cleveland has been resting some of its banged up players, including LeBron James, Zydrunes Ilgauskas and Larry Hughes, all of whom should be ready to play. James (27.3 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 6 APG), at forward, continues to be a massive player on both offense and defense. Center Ilgauskas (11.9 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.3 BPG) and power forward Drew Gooden (11.1 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 0.4 BPG) are also fine two-way players. This trio should dominate the boards in this series.
Along the perimeter, shooting guard Larry Hughes (14.9 PPG, 3.7 APG, .333 3-P%) is a major part of the team's outside game, while guard/forward Sasha Pavlovic (9 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.6 APG) gives the team versatility. Pavlovic has also become a good defensive player.
Washington will look to outrun the Cavs, but that will be difficult to do. Without Arenas, the Wizards will be hurting; that hole left by the star guard's injury will be impossible for the team to fill. It's the Cavalier's series to lose.
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A Balancing Act...
As you may have seen on the news, HART is facing an incredible overpopulation situation. There are currently more than 100 kittens in foster care and 130 cats residing at the shelter. As a no-kill shelter with limited space, we must carefully balance how many cats we can accept while at the same time providing the best environment for the cats that are already in our care. Please consider making a financial donation to support the care we provide to these homeless cats and kittens. Donations may be made securely online using the Donate button at the top of this page (or on our Support HART page), or mailed to HART P.O. Box 351 Cumberland, ME 04021.
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Family Traditions: The "Pink" Christmas Tree
By Casey Mullins of Moosh in Indy
In a feat never before seen in my life, a three foot by two foot section of my Christmas tree turned pink this year.
It was my own fault really, on the day I was married I was given a Christmas ornament by my neighbors declaring 2001 to be our first Christmas together. A new tradition started when I opened that little crystal charm on a red satin ribbon, we were going to be Christmas ornament collectors. By we I mean me, for some reason my husband was never as excited about the annual quest for an ornament as I was. Still, we have ornaments from our honeymoon, our first trip to Disney, our first anniversary and Cody's favorite football team, the Broncos. When we had our first daughter we were again given an ornament by my neighbors marking her first Christmas (she had been born 11 days earlier.)
I had never really searched out ornaments, that is until Addie's 3rd birthday. For some reason I had ended up at a Hallmark store and there it hung, Barbie as the Island Princess. Maybe 4 inches high and perfect in every way. I had just spent the previous Tuesday producing the most perfect Barbie Island Princess birthday cake. Addie was given the Island Princess dress up as a gift. To say I wasn't sobbing in public holding this tiny little ornament encompassing my little girls first real birthday party would be a lie.
From that moment a trip to Hallmark the day after Thanksgiving has become our thing. By our I mean Addie and me, we leave Cody at home, he just doesn't get it yet. We push every button, pull every string and look at every single ornament until the perfect one is found. Addie gets to pick one each year and many times a grandma who knows about our tradition will send her a little trinket for our tree as well.
Which is how my tree turned pink this year.
After we had finished putting all of our ornaments on we stood back as a family to admire our handiwork, the section Addie had focused on (which coincidentally was the only section she was able to reach) oozed a sort of pink glittery glow. I told Cody in a few more years his tree is going to be overtaken; given that I'm currently pregnant with our second child the rate of pink domination could double by next Christmas. Or there's a very good chance we could be picking out our first Batman ornament in 2011, maybe then Cody would be more interested.
Growing up our only real tradition was a dinner of crab legs and strawberry daiquiris on Christmas Eve, given it is such a deliciously perfect way to celebrate, Cody had no problem adopting this little tradition into our newly formed family. We didn't have many other traditions until Addie came along and we've since added the Christmas Eve Jammies tradition. New pajamas on Christmas Eve, the most darling ones possible (this year features a 1950's sketch of Rudolph all over light blue flannel.) They make Christmas morning pictures even more adorable, especially if there's major bed head involved.
We have a few other funny things here and there, some from Cody's childhood (giant! bowl! of! chocolate!) some from mine (advent calendar!) some of our newer ones (cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning!) and I'm sure as the years continue we'll add a few more unintentionally. I have never remembered looking forward to a Christmas as much as I am looking forward to Christmas this year. It's our second Christmas in our new house (we moved in at Christmas time last year) and our first Christmas with just our little family. Even though I miss my parents and the home I grew up celebrating Christmas in horribly, I realize how blessed I am to have a home in which to begin making memories of our own. There's something about the glow of my Christmas lights reflecting off of my walls that just makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.
Oddly enough when I was originally asked about my holiday traditions the only thing that stood out were the ornaments (maybe it was all the pink staring at me from the front room?) However now that I think about it the entire month of December is one beautifully orchestrated tradition that involves us being together, celebrating what we believe and sharing the many blessings we enjoy with others.
How about you? Is your family dominated by tradition or are you still finding what fits into your family?
You can follow the fabulous Casey Mullins daily at her personal blog Moosh in Indy.
7 Responses to "Family Traditions: The "Pink" Christmas Tree"
Lani B Dec 06 at 3:02 pm Reply
We have several (including an ornament) but the best is my mom's "open me first" present. This was always some kind of book (fiction, comic, coloring, etc) to entertain us until my parents were ready to get up/had coffee/etc. Even though we have all moved away, my brothers and I still get an "open me first" present each year.
Damaris @Kitchen Corners Dec 06 at 7:04 pm Reply
I loved this post. I'm so so so happy Casey is pregnant.
Barb @ getupandplay Dec 07 at 12:36 pm Reply
Great post, Casey! I remember that birthday party well and I can't believe it's been that long since then!
Sara Dec 07 at 12:52 pm Reply
We are big ornament collectors, too! My mom started that wonderful tradition with us when we were little and now she gives my brother and I back our dated ornaments from our childhood each year. So fun for my kids to hang my ornaments that each encompass something momentous from that year of my life.
Also, my big (sweet and sappy) big brother gives my oldest daughter a Precious Moments dated ornament every year. He started it all on his own when he gave her a PM Baby's First Christmas ornament in 1994. Now she needs her own tree
You have some of the same traditions my family had growing up. We (and by "we" I mean my mother, my sister, and I) always had matching pajamas that we opened on Christmas Eve and slept in that night. We woke up to cinnamon rolls baked by Mom. We went to Chicago, if not the day after, not too long after Thanksgiving to Marshall Fields and each picked out a brand new ornament for the tree. Some of my very favorite ornaments are the ones I picked out 20+ years ago. They're loosing their sparkle and shine, but to me they're just as beautiful as they were that day hanging from a shelf in the store. I'm passing on these traditions to my boyfriend this year, with another one added. Now that we're "all grown up", we get mimosas on Christmas morning!
Sunny Dec 12 at 10:58 pm Reply
My hubby and I started dating when I was a freshman in high school. That year, we bought an ornament for our one-day tree. Yep. We did. 1996. It isn't something I would buy now. (I mean, I was 15. Who didn't like teddy bears when they were 15?) It's hanging on our tree right now. Near the Just Married Mickey & Minnie Bride & Groom ornament we got on our honeymoon and the first house ornament we bought a few years later.
Chelsea Dec 15 at 7:58 pm Reply
I just had to click through from my reader to post: I am totally in LOVE with the picture of Addie by her cake. So. Adorable!


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And at what point should i quit putting this proofide on? it's been about 3 or 4 healthy coats, drying and polishing.