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Do Interest Groups Represent the Disadvantaged? Advocacy at the Intersections of Race, Class, and Gender
Version of Record online: 6 OCT 2006
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2508.2006.00488.x
Journal of Politics
Volume 68, Issue 4, pages 894–910, November 2006
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Strolovitch, D. Z. (2006), Do Interest Groups Represent the Disadvantaged? Advocacy at the Intersections of Race, Class, and Gender. Journal of Politics, 68: 894–910. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2508.2006.00488.x
Publication History
- Issue online: 6 OCT 2006
- Version of Record online: 6 OCT 2006
- Manuscript submitted 26 August 2005Manuscript accepted for publication 22 April 2006
Vol. 69, Issue 1, 281, Version of Record online: 29 JAN 2007
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How well do interest groups represent the disadvantaged? I examine the policy advocacy of national organizations that represent marginalized groups, focusing on the extent to which they advocate on behalf of intersectionally disadvantaged subgroups of their membership. Combining quantitative analysis of original data from a survey of organizations with information from in-depth interviews, I find that organizations are substantially less active when it comes to issues affecting disadvantaged subgroups than they are when it comes to issues affecting more advantaged subgroups. In spite of sincere desires to represent disadvantaged members, organizations downplay the impact of such issues and frame them as narrow and particularistic in their effect, while framing issues affecting advantaged subgroups as if they affect a majority of their members and have a broad and generalized impact. Consequently, issues affecting advantaged subgroups receive considerable attention regardless of their breadth of impact, whereas issues affecting disadvantaged subgroups do not.


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Is there currently a method for a standard user to import their mail in the form of a PSt file into their online 365 mailbox once they are migrated ?
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Thanks for the feedback.
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The easiest way is to simply connect Outlook 2010 to the user's Office365 profile, then use Outlook to import the .PST.
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When you use Outlook, not OWA you have the option to import .pst files. For instructions you can follow this blog.
So the answer is NO? LOL Come on, Google Apps had that little import utility MSI before anyone would consider them seriously...
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We are looking at making this easier in the future. Thank you for your feedback.
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Setup your 365 email account in Outlook 2010 locally.
Copy your existing .pst file on your local machine and rename it or accept the default.
Go back to Outloook 2010 and click on your Office365 email account.
Choose File, Import and import the .pst copy to your Office365 account. Work around for the profile issue.
Everything transfers..contacts, emails, folders, calendar.
I then deleted the local .pst file from Outlook 2010 so I am now just looking at the 365 .pst file. Still have the original .pst on my machine (two copies).
Added a new calendar item locally, synced up no problem. Added a test contact, no problem.Basically, you are now working with the Office 365 .ost file only.
My guess is that you probably lose some of your folder permissions and the like but I believe you can reset these from 365.
Make sure you already have Office 365 configured on your local machine.
Disclosure: this is a single user account, not an enterprise but I do have multiple email accounts on 365 and Outlook 2010.
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And how would you do this 471 times? Please this is a major miss and knowing the reasons why Microsoft would do or not do something- it must be hard technically to come up with a utility to do that due to some authentication thing having to login to each account and upload the corresponding PST.
Ok let's look at the options. Does anyone know if it's possible to import a PST into Office 365 mailbox via power shell?
You can simply drag and drop the emails on to your new 365 accounts like moving from one folder to another.
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In the initial months of Office 365 General Availability, our prioritized scenarios were for simple IMAP, simple Exchange, and Exchange Hybrid scenarios -- as many partners do offer PST based migration. There are certainly several of these tools available from partners and independent software vendors.
However, if you've been watching the EHLO blog, you'll know that a tool is coming soon:
I wish I had better news for you, but we are listening to the feedback. Thanks and I apologize for any inconvenience.
Thanks Scott,
I look forward to that tool. The blog article hits the nail right on the head. Thank you.
On another matter, the traditional forum culture is that no response to a question likely means the answer is NO but I will still ask: is it NOT possible to import PST files into Office 365 using power shell? Does that mean New-MailboxImportRequest only works on local Exchange servers and NOT with Office 365?
As far as I can tell, yes, that cmdlet appears to only be for local Exchange servers.
So if i understand you have 3 solutions to migration Data:
1. Using tools on Exchange Web Interface (Migration Exchange2003/2007/2010 and IMPA Serveur to Office365).
2. Create on-premis site in your organization import PST file and move Mailbox in your Office365 organisation.
3. User migration, user connect outlook2007SP2 or 2010 to Office365 mailbox and import PST using outlook import function.
Solution 1 : is limited to 1000 users migration if your have more than 1000 to migrate you cannot use this solution
Solution 2 : need to install a temporaly Exchange organization to import PST to mailbox and use move mailbox function to move it in cloud
Solution 3 : last one you need to trust your company user to maque manual action to importe PST in cloud, this operation is very simple but I'm not sure that your IT support can absorbe user call ;) for me this solution can be apply for very small deploiement batch (less than 100 users)
Microsoft stop to developpe Online Service Migration tools for Office365 (Work only for BPOS) this tool was very usefull (Migration from serveur IMAP or exchange to the cloud). You can find some migration software on internet, but for sure not free.
We have a utility which might help. Currently on our website, we have the User Edition of our PST Importer:
We also have an admin edition which isn't on the site yet, due to the fact that it doesn't have all the functionality (it's missing PST export from Office 365, import to Office is working). The Admin edition will let you import a CSV file containing a list of users and PST's associated with those users which makes it a little more practical to upload large numbers of PST files.
If you'd like to help test the Admin Edition of the utility and provide feedback, drop us a line at email@example.com, and we can send you a download link.
I have a user who has segmented his .pst file into 2Gb chunks. I am now tring to import these .pst files into the same account and the only one that synchs with the cloud is the first one that I am importing. This particulart user has 3 .pst files. There are others with 4 and 6 files which are segmented the same way. I am trying to import these files into Outlook 2010 and then have them synch with Office 365. They import into Outlook fine but do not synch with the cloud. Please any suggestions?
Not easy - I've had to do with with several users, and if there is a local exchange server on the network it is particularly problematic. An import/export tool for Exchange is sorely needed.


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Master Suite 2: queen bed
Bedroom 3: queen bed
Bedroom 4: queen bed
Living Room Area - sleeper sofa
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In-unit amenities include washer/dryer, WIFI, parking for two cars with adjacent overflow parking. Maximum occupancy 10 guests. This Internet service is a free benefit to our guests. There will be no refund of rent due to Internet outages or inability to connect.
The private community of Tahoe Tyrol is located near the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. Our community of Tyrolean chalet style homes is a few blocks below the tram at Heavenly Valley Ski Resort, one easy mile to the lake, and one mile to the South Shore Casino area. This is a year round community offering miles of scenic hiking and bike trails, beach and water activities, golf, fishing, boating and numerous ski resorts. Many fine restaurants and fun shopping are within 3 miles.
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Common area amenities include year round hot tub and sauna, and outdoor pool in the summer only.
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Additional amenities include: pool table, 3 televisions, alpine skiing, close to heavenly & casinos, boating, only 1/4 mile from heavenly, minutes from golf, medical services nearby, shopping, jet ski rental, nearby golf course - edgewood, cd player, filtered lake views, minimum age limit for renters, washer & dryer, ironing board, exceptional sunsets, kayaking, musical entertainment, snowboarding, biking, hiking trails, outlet shopping, miniature golf, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, theatre, sight-seeing, snowmobile rental.TripAdvisor property ID 2492025 ...Read more
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The home is really wonderful. Pics do no justice. Very close to all the attractions. Very nice swimming pool. we spotted a bear twice. Kids were excited. The bathroom lock wasn't working and when we called them, they came and fixed it immediately. very good customer service. Looking forward to more vacations in this home.
Response from the , Accommodation Station, Inc. - 07/09/2013
We agree, the pictures don't do the house justice. It's a lovely home. I'll bet the kids were excited with the bear sighting, we get excited when we see a bear. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon.
Karl W.
CA, United States
"3351 Pine Hill"
We were very happy with the proximity to the pool. However, the sauna at the pool was not working.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
San Mateo, CA, United States
"As close to heaven as you can be!"
We usually rent this home. It is perfect! It was very clean and well furnished. Wished for wireless internet. Loved the new TV in the living room and new couch. This is a perfect place for my husband and I to get together with our adult children once a year. It is right next to the pool, I could watch them in the pool while reading on our deck! Close to nightlife, golf, shopping, everything. We just love this place and look forward to many more years there with our family.
Maxine K.
CA, United States
"Wedding guest"
I actually rented two vacation rentals. This rental overall was OK. The biggest downfall was the frigerator did not work & with the wedding going on we did not have time to see that it got fixed. One of the upstairs bathroom shower had hair (long & several strands)in the tub. Overflow parking was next door, so for this house the parking was OK. Otherwise the house was fine for all of us to be together but it should have been looked at prior to our arrival. Ice trays would have been good if the freezer was working since the ice maker was turned off.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
San Mateo, CA
"Beautiful location, need to remove the webs!"
We loved the location and the place was very clean. The lights over the dining table were out, only 3 worked. The fan in the living area was covered in webs so we didn't use it. Other than that we loved it. Looking forward to using it again. Thanks
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Great house in perfect location"
The house was great. This is the fifth time we have stayed here. Some nice updates added with new dishes and cookware.
Alexander I.
"Excellent weekend at Tahoe Tyrol"
Me and my friends spent a beautiful weekend there in September. The location of this chalet was very convenient (close to everything: the lake, shops, restaurants, casinos) and safe. The Tyrol complex is a nice setting of two, three-store villas. Locatoin of this house in the complex was excellent, next to the common recteational area: sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool and a large deck with magnificient lake view. The rooms were clean and spacious, nicely decorated. We were four couples, so queen bed in each room and four bathrooms were very handy. The living room was great for 8-10 people to get together for dinner and communication. We didn't use the game room with pool and TV downstairs, but it was nice to have (next time perhaps). We will definitely come there again and recommend to our friends (when we don't come).
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Lakeport, CA
"We'll be Back!"
There were only a few things, maintenance wise, that needed attention and the management took care of those things promptly. The house is wonderful; the neighborhood is nice and the furnishings are comfortable. The mangement was very helpful, and professional - A special thanks to Sandy!
There were 7 of us and we all agreed that we will be back.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"The house by the pool"
Can't beat the location but the house is starting to show some wear and tear. Worth renting though,
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Santa Barbara, CA
"None of the outlets..."
None of the outlets worked in the downstairs bedroom. I had to buy 2 extension chords to hook up a light--quite a pain. Rest was fine. This is not for publication; just to let the owner know.
Nora E.
"We have returned for many years."
Great location and sufficient rooms for our family.
However, the property is starting to show some wear in the community areas (bedrooms are fine).
Would suggest the refrigerator be replaced as it freezes produce.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
New York, NY
"Tahoe Tyrol Chalet 3351 Pine Hill Rd."
Aside from a few small insignificant things (such as a burned out light bulb, a broken folding chair, and some broken knobs on the dishwasher), the house was WONDERFUL and our entire party enjoyed themselves thorougly. I would highly recommend Accomodation Station and this rental property to anyone looking for a large, comfortable, fully equipped house.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Castro Valley, CA
"great overall with a few exceptions"
The house is very wll kept and is in good condition, great location.
Unfortunately, CD player was not working, so we were not able to listen to the music that we like. We also had to go and buy dishwasher detergent because not enough was provided.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Scotts Valley, CA
"Very nice!"
We had a wonderful time! The house was lovely, just perfect for our needs and the kids had a great time playing pool at nighttime. We love to cook and would have liked to have basics like salt and pepper be made available, because we forgot to pack those.
Joe M.
"Tahoe Tyrol 3351"
Great unit right next to the pool/hot tub. Our family really enjoyed the place as it had everything you could need available. Home was very clean and spacious and everyone loved the pool table downstairs. Too bad there wasn't much snow as this place is only a few blocks away from Heavenly.
Daniel W.
South San Francisco, CA, United States
"Daniel W.'s review of "Four Star" quality home- game room, inter"
My family and I absolutely love this house and its location.
Daniel W.
"Daniel W.'s review of Tahoe Tyrol Chalet 3351 Pine Hill Rd (1021"
My family and I absolutely love this house and its location.
Anthony V.
Cupertino, CA, United States
"Anthony V.'s review of "Four Star" quality home- game room, inte"
This house is in an excellent location as it is adjacent to the pool, hot tub, social area, available for the guests at the Tahoe Tyrol area. We took full advantage of this and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Anthony V.
"Anthony V.'s review of Tahoe Tyrol Chalet 3351 Pine Hill Rd (102"
This house is in an excellent location as it is adjacent to the pool, hot tub, social area, available for the guests at the Tahoe Tyrol area. We took full advantage of this and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Thomas P.
United States
"Thomas P.'s review of "Four Star" quality home- game room, inter"
great location with pool, Lake and forest views- kitchen/living room deck level was convenient for primary gathering area- very clean and well maintained- 4 bathrooms were nice for wedding preparation
negatives-upstairs rooms were very warm and refrigerator leaked water
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Thomas P.'s review of Tahoe Tyrol Chalet 3351 Pine Hill Rd (1021"
great location with pool, Lake and forest views- kitchen/living room deck level was convenient for primary gathering area- very clean and well maintained- 4 bathrooms were nice for wedding preparation
negatives-upstairs rooms were very warm and refrigerator leaked water
Julia B.
"Tahoe Tyrol Vacation May 14 - 18"
Limited view of Lake Tahoe. Enjoyed the beautiful sunsets. Property was clean with comfortable beds. Pool table is a plus. Kitchen tools/appliances limited but functional.
John S.
"3351 Pine Hill: March 1-6, 2009"
Overall very pleased, but some maintenance & repairs needed. Toilet paper holder in downstairs bathroom fell apart, downstairs bedroom closet door off track, upstairs bathroom faucet leaks, some light bulbs need replacing, washer door needs alignment, could not get pool/hot tub gate key to work (had to climb over the fence to open from inside), unit needs a can opener, wireless internet worked only sporadically, long matches needed for fireplace. On the plus side ... great location, good space for our group of 7, comfortable beds, nice pool table, sufficient hot water, all appliances seemed to be in good working order.
Nora E.
CA, United States
"Location Location Location!"
We do one "ski weekend" every year and have stayed at this property several years running. A great floor plan for our family of 10. Adequate ammenities. Terriffic location..
Bob J.
TX, United States
"Bob J.'s review of "Four Star" quality home- game room, internet"
The steel posts marking the driveway locations are dangerous and damaging to vehicles. Black, can't be seen at night. When covered with snow presents an obstacle where none is expected.
Mark B.
CA, United States
"Disappointing Weekend"
Electrical capacity poor - heating through out unit poor - furnishings like lampshades very old and worn - kitchen cabinets not aligned - overall very disappointing stay - should not have too work so hard to be provided a comfortable stay. Had to go out and buy two efficient space heaters to warm the lower leve. upper level wall heating units barely worked. Will not recommend nor use again
Response from the , Accommodation Station, Inc. - 01/22/2009
During this guests 3 day stay, per their request, we sent out the heating technician twice and the electrician once. Each time the heating technician found the heat operating at 70 He also confirmed that the ceiling vents in the downstairs bedrooms were properly operating. The added heaters for the downstairs area were both set on HIGH (a large electric draw) instead of medium causing an overload to the otherwise normal circuits. We did take his concerns seriously, addressed them quickly and responsibly.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Sacramento, CA
"cold downstairs, leaky washer, broken trash cans,"
downstairs heating system was never fixed after repeated calls and time spent on phone dealing with problem with management.
Jean D.
CA, United States
"Review of 3351 Pine Hill"
Overall - another great stay! The property is starting to show some wear and tear, the DVD doesn't work, the kitchen counter has broken tile, the carpets need a thorough cleaning, broken toilet seat. We will definitely be back - I think it has been 7 years in a row for Thanksgiving - but would love to see some upgrades that should be included in the price. Thanks again!!
Rashid H.
It would have been nice to have a few more fans in the property.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Great Escape"
Property well maintained, good location, cozy & roomy, nice furniture, easy process.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Urbandale, IA
"We love the Tahoe area for a family reunion/vacation. The prope"
The location is very close to entertainment, groceries, restaurants, and lake activities.
Our family will not be coming anually to this location because the expense to flly all members to Reno is an issue. We hope to come again in another year or so.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
vashon, washington
"80th Birthday party"
Great place for a family reunion. Right next to the pool.
Sonya C.
"Peaceful Retreat"
My family had a very pleasant retreat.
Bob J.
Houston, TX, United States
"Bob J.'s review of "Four Star" quality home- game room, internet"
Accommodation Station and its 3351 Pinehill property make a great combination. Accommodation is very accommodating. 3351 is very roomy, has nice accessories and is conveniently located for our group of snow skiers who have a few shoppers and gamblers mixed in.
Bob J.
"Bob J.'s review of Tahoe Tyrol Chalet 3351 Pine Hill Rd (102165)"
Accommodation Station and its 3351 Pinehill property make a great combination. Accommodation is very accommodating. 3351 is very roomy, has nice accessories and is conveniently located for our group of snow skiers who have a few shoppers and gamblers mixed in.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Livermore, Ca
"upon arrival the refrigerator wqs off. The downstairs was freezi"
The kitchen wasn't well equiped. there was a worn out rug with curling edges we kept tripping over. The garage was converted to 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The addition looked and felt like a garage. We needed a large cabin, but was unable to utilize the area.We were there the week the fire broke out. We had to leave a day early and was told I would get a refund for one day. It never happened.We left due to lack of things to do. Many attractions were closed. We would have stayed if we could have used the pool and hot tub, but people were climbing the fence to use the pool and hot tub.We witnessed some illegal activity by these people but decided not to call police.The location of the cabin would have given us away.
San Francisco, CA, United States
"Wonderful accommodations! My family..."
Wonderful accommodations! My family had a splendid time. Blocks away from Heavenely ski resort and minutes from other attractions. Beautifully furnished, spacious and included nice pool table; with access to the community pool/hot tub just located in your backyard. Extra parking is available right next door which offers more convenience.
Soledad S.
"Soledad S.'s review of Tahoe Tyrol Chalet 3351 Pine Hill Rd (102"
Wonderful accommodations! My family had a splendid time. Blocks away from Heavenely ski resort and minutes from other attractions. Beautifully furnished, spacious and included nice pool table; with access to the community pool/hot tub just located in your backyard. Extra parking is available right next door which offers more convenience.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
"Very good accommodations"
My friends and I stayed at the Tahoe Tyrol Chalet in South Lake Tahoe for five days. We were there for the Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon and found this to be a convenient place to stay for all of our commuting needs back and forth for each race day, and for the race expo and dinner. We wanted to stay in a chalet so that we could have separate rooms and a kitchen: we didn't want to climbing over each other in a hotel room after a marathon (or three!) or eating out for all meals. The only downside was the amount of garbage we accumulated (5 people for 5 days) but weren't able to dispose of because there's only garbage pick up 1x/week and there's nowhere in the house to store lots of garbage (can't put outside because of the bears). The chalet was in great shape and the only repair needed to be done is to the living room carpet, which seems to have lifted in a couple of places. Definitely a good place to stay.
Brian T.
"Great Place!"
Tahoe Tyrol Chalet was a great place to stay! Four Bedrooms, and more importantly four bathrooms, let even a large group relax and not worry about morning logistics. After short drive you're either skiing Heavenly or enjoying the casinos. At night, the fireplace keeps everyone warm, the pool table keeps everyone entertained, and the large living space lets everyone relax.
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Skip to comments.Ayers' Group Foresaw Genocide of Capitalists
Posted on 10/24/2008 12:04:17 PM PDT by dvan
Informer says communist U.S. envisioned, re-education centers, 25 million 'eliminated' October 23, 2008 [NOTE: If you go to the link, there is a video of an interview with an FBI informant who infiltrated the group.] While many defenders of Weather Underground co-founder William Ayers have sought to minimize his bomb attacks on the U.S. Capitol and other landmarks because they purportedly did not target people, a former FBI informant who penetrated the group claimed he witnessed a meeting in which members discussed a future communist takeover of America in which some 25 million "diehard capitalists" would need to be killed.
(Excerpt) Read more at worldnetdaily.com ...
And every thug in the world will back Ayers.
That's great. I think that would make a very powerful window sign for the car. Do you have a large version?
"Undercover agent Larry Grathwohl discusses the Weather Underground's post-revolution governing plans for the United States. From the 1982 documentary 'No Place to Hide'
(available in its entirety as a playlist on my [wptg's] homepage -- youtube.com/wptg. Video courtesy of user: Seahorse1776)"
wptg's Home page on youtube:
"This is an excerpt from a 1982 CBC documentary ("No Place To Hide") on the KGB activities in North America. This portion concerns the ties between the Weathermen and the DGI (Cuban Intelligence) - By the way take special note of what is said at 1:14, 1:23, and 9:06"
[formation of the "Black Liberation Front" in Cuba, 1964]
All six parts of NO PLACE TO HIDE:
Part 1 of 6:
No Place To Hide: The Strategy and Tactics of Terrorism (Part 1 of 6)
Part 2 of 6:
Part 3 of 6:
Part 4 of 6:
Part 5 of 6:
Part 6 of 6:
From David Horowitz's FrontPageMag.com/DiscoverTheNetworks.org:
March 6, 1970: "three members of the Weather Underground accidentally killed themselves in a Manhattan townhouse while attempting to build a powerful bomb they had intended to plant at a social dance in Fort Dix, New Jersey -- an event that was to be attended by U.S. Army soldiers. Hundreds of lives could have been lost had the plot been successfully executed."
"The bomb was intended to be planted at a non-commissioned officer's dance at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
The bomb was packed with nails to inflict maximum casualties upon detonation."
I encourage Ayers to personally contact me and name the date, time, and location where HE will meet me one on one to determine who enters or does not enter his camp. The ball is in your court Ayers.
With his absolute hatred of this country...I am just amazed that no-one has taken this guy out. Wonder if he has body guards?
Just North of where I sit now is a small town called Cabot. As an example, I would love to see the Govt. roll in and try to disarm lil' ole' Cabot.
Folks, the only way a tyrannical govt takes our firearms is barrel first.
You are a man - and a brave one. Mr Ayers is a coward. He kills from the dark of a basement with bombs aimed at unarmed civilians. He would never "meet" with you - he is a snake in the grass.
I said, "You never know".
They know now.
I wonder if anyone ever beat the living bleep out of him? He only was tough with girls and other trust fund boys.
I sure hope so...
"We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives weve set. Weve got to have a civilian national security force thats just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded - Barack Hussein Obama - July 2, 2008
After Ayers kills all the capitalists, how will he make a living?
First, supported by his rich capitalist daddy. Then, as a college professor, supported by capitalist taxpayers through grants and tuition and by selling books (isn't selling books capitalistic?).
For the most part we (on the right) have ignored this steaming pile of sh!t thinking that he was just another relic of the 60's hippy counter culture. We thought his life wasn't worth the 35 cents for a 9mm cartridge to the base of the skull to get rid of him. I'm still of that opinion that he isn't worth the price of the powder to blow him to hell.
Ayers may very well have body guards, and if he didn't before, he does now.
"Kill all the rich people. Break up their cars and apartments. Bring the revolution home, kill your parents, that's where it's really at"-Bill Ayers
New York Times, September 11, 2001:
"No Regrets for a Love Of Explosives; In a Memoir of Sorts, a War Protester Talks of Life With the Weathermen"
Source: http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/31617_Obama_Gave_Bill_Ayers_Book_a_Rave_Review/comments/#ctop
From The Weekly Standard, 'Barack Obama's Lost Years', 08/11/2008:
"Ayers opposes trying even the most vicious juvenile murderers as adults. Beyond that, he'd like to see the prison system itself essentially abolished. Unsatisfied with mere reform, Ayers wants to address the deeper 'structural problems of the system.' Drawing explicitly on Michel Foucault, a French philosopher beloved of radical academics, Ayers argues that prisons artificially impose obedience and conformity on society, thereby creating a questionable distinction between the 'normal' and the 'deviant.' The unfortunate result, says Ayers, is to leave the bulk of us feeling smugly superior to society's prisoners. Home detention, Ayers believes, might someday be able to replace the prison. Ayers also makes a point of comparing America's prison system to the mass-detention of a generation of young blacks under South African Apartheid. Ayers's tone may be different, but the echoes of Jeremiah Wright's anti-prison rants are plain."
"This is a guy [Bill Ayers] who lives in my neighborhood, who's a professor of English in Chicago who I know and who I have not received some official endorsement from. He's not somebody who I exchange ideas from on a regular basis."
Source: ABC News - Transcript: Obama and Clinton Debate, April 16, 2008
[Obama] is named Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge founded by Bill Ayers
(article typo has Ayers instead of Obama)
In late 1993, Bill Ayers, now an associate professor of education at the University of Illinois Chicago Circle Campus, organized a team to put together a grant proposal to secure nearly $50 million from the Annenberg Challenge. The money was to be used by Ayers and co. to bolster the radical Local School Councils reform project that Ayers and Obama had championed back in 1988 through the ABCs.
The grant application was successful and in early 1995 Barack Obama was named chairman of the board of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge. Ayers was named co-chair of the Challenges operative and strategic body, the Chicago School Reform Collaborative. Ayers and Obama work together for the next five years on raising an additional $60 million in matching money from local foundations and corporations and using the money to intervene in the governance of the Chicago public schools.
The Challenge through a multi-million dollar Leadership Development Initiative intervened in the School Council elections in the middle of what was known as the Chicago School Wars. At the same time Chicago Mayor Richard Daley was pushing, successfully, to gut the power of the Councils.
"The Small Schools Workshop was founded in 1991 at the University of Illinois at Chicago to provide support for teachers who were trying to create new smaller learning environments. Its director is Michael Klonsky, a former professor of education at UIC."
Some background on Bill Ayers' SDS comrade, Michael Klonsky
(Chicago Annenberg Challenge-related)
"One of Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrns comrades in the late 60s Students for a Democratic Society was Mike Klonsky. When Dohrn and Ayers moved in one direction toward the violent tactics of the Weather Underground, Klonsky, in the wake of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, dropped the pro-Russian communist politics of his parents and became a committed Maoist. As leader of the Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) in 1977 [not to be confused with Communist Party USA. CPML no longer exists, CPUSA formed decades earlier and is still around-ETL], he travelled to Beijing and was toasted by the senior Beijing leadership.
When the crazy left of the 70s died in the 80s, Klonsky went to graduate school in education in Florida and then moved to Chicago.
While driving a cab there he [Michael Klonsky] was recruited by his old friend Bill Ayers to head up a new project called the Small Schools Workshop in 1991. Its offices were in the Department of Education building at the University of Illinois Chicago Circle Campus where Ayers taught.
In 1995 the newly formed Chicago Annenberg Challenge headed by Ayers and Obama gave the Workshop a grant of $175,000.
The Annenberg Challenge also had its office space in the same building as Ayers Department and the Workshop, rent free courtesy of the University.
In 2008 Klonsky ran a blog on the official Obama campaign website on education policy and social justice teaching. When discussion of the Klonsky blog emerged in the blogosphere, it was promptly shut down by the campaign and all of the posts made by Klonsky were removed from the site."
In 1977, the October League was reorganized as the Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) [again, not Communist Party USA (CPUSA) -ETL] and former SDS activist Michael Klonsky became party chairman. Also in 1977, Klonsky traveled to China and the CPML was recognized by the Chinese Communist Party as its official sister party in America.
In January 1981, Michael Klonsky resigned as party chairman, and the CPML disbanded that same year.
The previous Red Encyclopedia description of the CPML was incorrectly combined with that of the Communist Party USA (Marxist-Leninist).
From Investor's Business Daily (IBD), August 27, 2008:
"Ayers, now a tenured distinguished professor of education at UIC, works to educate teachers in socialist revolutionary ideology, urging that it be passed on to impressionable students.
One of Ayer's descriptions for a course called 'Improving Learning Environments' says prospective K-12 teachers need to 'be aware of the social and moral universe we inhabit and ... be a teacher capable of hope and struggle, outrage and action, teaching for social justice and liberation.
The Annenberg papers are quite extensive 132 boxes containing 947 file folders with 70 linear feet of material. They undoubtedly contain more surprises regarding Obama's relationship with Ayers, one of many relationships Obama has sought to hide.'..."
Article: Annenberg Papers: Putting On Ayers?
Voice of the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA [Maoist]
Revolution #63, October 1, 2006
Interview with Bill Ayers:
"On Progressive Education, Critical Thinking and the Cowardice of Some in Dangerous Times"
"The New Economic Policy (NEP) was an economic policy proposed by Vladimir Lenin to prevent the Russian economy from collapsing."
(Collapsing because of Lenin's introduction of Socialism, which he was forced to abandon wherever it was tried.)
"Allowing some private ventures, the NEP allowed small businesses to reopen for private profit while the state continued to control banks, foreign trade, and large industries. It was promulgated by decree on March 21, 1921...
...In particular, the NEP created a class of traders ("NEP men") whom the Communists considered to be "class enemies" of the working class..."
After to some extent restoring the economy, Lenin died, and though he had previously supported the NEP against Trotsky, who demanded full collectivization, Stalin ordered the NEP to end, and the NEP men to be exterminated in 1929.
By 1932-33 this was responsible for the massive famine which struck the Ukraine and other parts of the Soviet Union, and killed from between 2.2 and 5 million people.
Until its end in 1991, the leaders of the Soviet Union clung to the philosophy of collectivization, despite endless examples of its failure. They insisted that the "Sovkolz" collective farms would somehow, someday be very productive, but they never were, though they had the most of the farmland, the best farmland and resources such as fertilizer and pesticide.
To feed its population and farm animals, they were forced to permit "Kovkolz" farms, where workers were paid a wage, and also "gray market" "Artels", which sold their produce on the black market, while being heavily taxed. This smallest form of agriculture, with just minimal land, produced as much as 40% of their food.
The Kovkolz produced another 40% or more or more of their food, and their collective farms produced food at a fourth world subsistence standard, barely enough to feed its own workers.
The most important lesson of the entire situation is that socialists and communists are incapable of learning from experience, when it contradicts their faith and beliefs. They will rationalize away or ignore horrific costs, mass starvation, slaughter and genocide, if it is a side effect of their faith and beliefs.
Therefore, you should never, ever let a socialist or communist have any power or influence over you, because your life means nothing to them, compared to their unwavering faith and beliefs.
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So about 6 years ago, I had met Richard Shorty. Most of you probably don't know who that is, but he is a very VERY prominent First Nation artist.... his work is one of the more common ones to be seen used in the mainstream media; cards, books, shirts, etc. His works are also very well known within the circles of NWP as he revolutionized a style of "3d animals" that has since influenced my work for over 10 years.
6 years ago, I had met him in a pow-wow. I goobered over his work, and told him how he was my fav artist, and well... totally fangirled out. I gave him my painting of Wasgo [Ganukadet... seen here: fav.me/dglly1 ]
I gave it to him as a gift, and he was very happy... he even gave me a print of his as a "thank you".
Well, a few days later, I received an e-mail form him asking me to call him. I was freaking out with joy, and when we spoke, he wanted to say thank you for the gift, and how many were asking prints form it, and that we'll keep in touch. He also gave me his blessing to continue to work on the NWP style, as he saw my work and my tutelage, and I was left on cloud nine.
Well, today- 6 years later- I get crazy e-mail that only said that "Richard wants to meet you again" and then they gave me a phone number. I honestly thought it was another friend of mine, and so called the number only to be contacted with- Richard Shorty!
He asked if I was still doing "The [NWP] art", and what I was up to... and how he wanted to meet me, as he had a gift for me. Told me that my picture was framed and hanging in his work studio and wanted me to bring a portfolio with me to carry something home.
So of course, now I'm all freaking out and will call him later in the week to schedule a time and place. I'm blown away. I also have to borrow someone's portfolio case 'cause mine isn't here with me!
I'm freaking out peeps... my idol is meeting me again and I am going OUT OF MY FREAKIN' MIND. XDDD
I need to BREATH. I got up out of my seat and walked around my room and came back like 4 times already!!! OH GOD I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS WEEKEND!!!!
- Listening to: Scandenavian Hymes
- Reading: Textbooks
- Watching: Cartoons
- Eating: A variety of tasty things
- Drinking: Water
I'm going to meet Richard Shorty! NWP art!!! by tarkhekiWatch
©2012-2016 tarkheki
That is totally awesome!! Wow!! You're so lucky!!
Congratulations on this achievement. *Trying ta think of something sentimentally cliche'd, but doesn't include the word "luck"* Blessings be with you, Lox!
That is totally awesome!! Congrats!!
Oh how awesome! And that description doesn't do the situation justice.
I certainly tried... but it's hard to describe things accurately when you are wigging out! XD
I think you did a very good job and expressing that emotion. ^_^ But my response doesn't do that emotion any justice.
Eeeeeee, that's so exciting!
Eeeeeee, that's so exciting!
That's awesome! I hope you enjoy your time with him ^V^
Oh wow! That's awesome! Congrats on your meeting up with him. I hope it all turns out well!
That's GREAT news! Hope you have fun, keep us posted =3
omg so awesome!!
So very awesome! It's always super rewarding when someone you look up to complements your work.
It is... and it's humbling to say the least. To ave HIS blessing on particularly this style of art is INCREDIBLY rewarding.
Have a great time, and learn lots!!
Congratulations! This got to be the best day ever!
PD: "Richard wasn't to meet you again" shouldn't it be "wants"?
PD2: "from"
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Congratulations so much! So happy for you!
Congratulations so much! So happy for you!
EEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! omgosh! Look at all these good things! This is awesome!!! Good for you! So exciting! omgosh you'll have to let us know what happens!!!
No doubt, I'll want to show off my gift as well. I am looking forward to Sat like crazy!!!
No doubt, I'll want to show off my gift as well. I am looking forward to Sat like crazy!!!
Woah. Just... woaahhh. That was really mind blowing. It's so hard to believe that someone could have so much interaction with their idol. Kudos to that, gal! Hope things goes swimmingly!
I know! I'm so flattered and humbled by it all. I hope to keep many more close contacts with him in the suture too! XD
Wishing you asada(luck). If it was me, I'd be hyped and literally running around in circles. This is something to tell your grandkids about.
Chi Meegwitch and Guunalxetch!
Telling my grandkids... maybe later when I have some... right now, the whole family and then some! XD
Telling my grandkids... maybe later when I have some... right now, the whole family and then some! XD
That is SO COOL! Have a blast, okay?
Gosh, I'm freakin' out a little on your behalf, it sounds so exciting! Congrats. I hope you continue to have a wonderful, budding relationship with your favorite artist.
Thank you! Sympathy-feelings... I appreciate those. XD
Now, I just have ot find a portfolio to bring with me.. hopefully someone at the studio will have one to lend me! XD
Now, I just have ot find a portfolio to bring with me.. hopefully someone at the studio will have one to lend me! XD
Haha, you're most welcome. I can only imagine how your heart must be fluttering!
I'll go ahead and guess you found a portfolio to use during your visit, too. ^_^
I'll go ahead and guess you found a portfolio to use during your visit, too. ^_^
I sure did- a friend of mine at work let me borrow hers, and I also bought a tube to role up the bigger ones. I'll be posting pics momentarily! XD
Congratulations! That freak-out is seriously worth it though so I don't blame you or being that super-excited!
Thank you! All this excitement.. I honestly don't know what to do with myself! XD


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I will visit Bratislava and Prague in July. I am afraid I won't be able to visit Brno too. Maybe another time...
Never been there. I am interested in the Mikulov Area and the Castles around there. Know of any houses for a vacation rental?
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Brno or Cesky Krumlov was the question when we last were in Prague. We chose the latter but next time we will make it to brno. Looks really nice. Happy birthday from Finland!
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Nice tips. Your town looks lovely- I'll have to visit one day.
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Excellent tip on Starobrno, I love that beer! My ancestry is Bohemian, so on my first visit to your country I visited the west, but next time I'd love to explore Brno and Moravia. Na zdravi!
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World Choir Games: 'Voices of Gold'
Hot night at the School for Creative and Performing Arts
Despite the 100-plus heat on Friday evening, on my way to a World Choir Games concert at Over-the-Rhine's School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) I took an extra half-hour to wander through the renovated Washington Park, which officially opened earlier in the day. What an incredible scene! Hundreds of operagoers were streaming through the park on their way to see Porgy and Bess at Music Hall, while kids from the neighborhood — young and old, I must add — were playing in the people-friendly fountain. Everyone was strolling around admiring the views and the colorful "OTR Flags," another festive element of the park's opening. On from there to SCPA's Corbett Theater for another sold-out "Celebration Concert." This one used the theme "Voices of Gold," because each of the three choirs have won multiple honors in past World Choir Games and other choral competitions. SCPA seemed like the perfect setting, since each group was made up of youthful performers: Zvonky Praha is a school group from a school in Prague in the Czech Republic and some of its singers were obviously elementary school age kids; SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School were high schoolers; and the Mansfield University Concert Choir was a mixed choir of young adults from the university in Pennsylvania. It's fascinating to observe the differing personalities of the choirs, here a product of age but also of directors with very different styles of leading the singing. Zvonky Praha begain with its 19-member chamber component, separately named "Abbellimento," all high school age girls clad in black pants and shirts, with scarlet sashes, some worn as belts, others as scarves and one as a head band. Their female voices were reedy but strong for their program, virtually all sung in Czech, so I can't tell you much of what the music was about. But I can say it was delivered with passion and clarity, accompanied in most cases by a blonde-haired pianist who played with expressive emotion. Several numbers were enhanced by one of the singers picking up a clarinet and offering soulful punctuation. When the balance of the choir came on to join Abbellimento, the numbers were roughly doubled, but again almost all girls wearing red choir capes. (There were two young boys, but I suspect their voices had not yet changed, and the feminine quality of the singing did not change.) Director Jamila Noveknová kept the ensemble in tight control, but for several final numbers had some soloists step forward, including one of the younger performers with a gorgeous soprano voice. Their final number, a choral replication of bells, was especially memorable. Lam Woo's director, Siu Mei Lee, is a petite, beautiful woman with shining, black hair. She conducted with the expressive grace of a ballerina, using large gestures and physical movement to inspire her very focused choristers. This was a big group, roughly 80 singers, wearing school uniforms: The boys had white shirts with a school emblem and ties while girls wore knee-length pale blue dresses with white "sailor" collars and white knee socks. This group were serious in their demeanor, totally focused on their animated director. Their wide ranging program encompassed works by Mendelssohn as well as Asian composers; their concluding number, "Zum Gali," was a rhythmic traditional number from Israel that swung between soft and loud passages and up and down energy, but with a beautiful fading elevation of tone as its conclusion. The intense singers maintained their demeanor as the audience gave them a standing ovation, but when a little boy entered from the wings to hand a bouquet to Siu Mei Lee, the entire chorus burst into applause. Their affection for her was evident. Peggy Dettwiler is clearly a veteran conductor (she teaches the craft to others at Mansfield University) and her work with her more mature singers was the most satisfying component of the evening. A balanced choir of about 60, the men wore traditional tuxedoes and black ties, while the women were attired in floor-length gowns all cut the same way. (The women also wore identical sparkling necklaces and earrings.) According to the introductions made for this group, their repertoire is generally drawn from religious works, but that did not mean it was a lot of the same thing: They offered a beautiful piece with German lyrics and music by Mendelssohn, followed by a solemn, stately song by Stephen Paulus, "The Old Church." Next was a traditional Gospel number, "Hold On!," delivered with relaxed energy. For a traditional Appalachian hymn, "Every Night When the Sun Goes Down," the group formed an unorthodox circle around Dettwiler, who conducted the entire program without music from a small, square platform about six-inches in height. That meant that some had their backs to the audience, but at one key moment, they turned toward us, which elevated not only their volume but the intensity of their heartfelt performance. Their finale, "Pal-so seong," was a humorous number in which various solo singers burst into giggles, hoots and chortles, culminating in gales of laughter — a truly unusual piece. The group's encore, an infectious "Alleluia," had them file up the aisles at Corbett Theater, surrounding the audience with joyous song. It was a perfect conclusion to the varied program.
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World Choir Games: 'Global Harmony'
Masonic Center performances high quality and appreciated
On Thursday evening I slogged through the humid, 100 degree soup of downtown Cincinnati to hear a World Choir Games concert at the Masonic Center on Fourth Street (next door to the Taft Theatre). I've lived in Cincinnati for 32 years and covered lots of arts events, but I've never set foot inside this honeycomb of stages, halls and meeting rooms. The sold-out event I attended, "Global Harmony," was in a steeply sloped, floridly decorated auditorium that seats approximately 1,000 people. A four-step set of risers was set up in front of a proscenium with a curtain; the scenery was provided by three choirs, two international groups — the Diocesan Schools Choral Society from Hong Kong and the Stellenbosch University Choir from South Africa — both highly recognized ensembles at the 2010 World Choir Games in Shaoxing, China. The third choir had a shorter trek to Cincinnati; the Capital University Chapel Choir, about 80 singers strong, came from Columbus and held its own with the two groups from other continents. The Hong Kong group, roughly 120 high school boys and girls, offered a beautiful, restrained program of earnestly conceived works performed with polish, some religious and some literary (the latter included a piece based on Robert Burns' poem, "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose"). The singers from Capital University had the men attired in black suits, shirts and ties, the women in long dresses with identical bias-cut necklines but in varying colors, bright blue, maroon and navy. Their program was an interesting mixture of pieces, with several uptempo numbers — a lovely song by Dolly Parton, "Light of a Clear Blue Morning," that featured a crystalline solo by Annie Huckaba, and several rhythmic works, "Hehehlooyuh" and "Tshotsholoza," both of which evoked strong responses from the audience. The latter, a South African number, featured two forceful soloists, Chris Bozeka and Nicholas Klein, as well as percussive accompaniment on African drums by Emily Riggin and another chorus member (not named in the program). The Stellenbosch choir, constituted of approximately 120 white and black college students and which earned three gold medals in the 2010 World Choir Games in China, presented a half-dozen songs plus an encore. "Kiasa-isa Niyan," described by conductor André van der Merwe as a counting song from the Philippines, used catchy choreography and motion, including chest thumping, vocal clicking, head snapping and a sharply executed bow at the end. The most moving number of the program, a traditional Zulu song, "African Prayer." It pulled six strong-voiced soloists (again, not named in the program) to the front of the stage and placed two more among the audience for an emotional call-and-response counterpoint that evoked a standing ovation. In fact, each group was greeted with sustained applause as its singers filed on stage and cheered with a standing ovation after their performance. The audience was appreciative and wildly enthusiastic; some were parents of the Capital University performers, but many others were clearly people who simply love choral performances that are delivered with finesse, creativity and enthusiasm. Fifth Street was choked with buses bringing people from various hotels beyond downtown, here as tourists to listen to these performances. Oh, yes: The auditorium was comfortably air-conditioned, a fact appreciated by those in attendance as well as the singers. It was a fine way to be introduced to the possibilities of the World Choir Games, here in the United States — not to mention in Cincinnati — for the first time ever. I was proud to be in attendance.
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Market Garden in Place for World Choir Games
There are plenty of restaurants downtown, but for the World Choir Games, the city has set up a Market Garden at the corner of Fifth and Race streets to provide additional options that are fast and affordable. It's a great "Taste of Cincinnati" opportunity — without the crowds and long lines.Eats include local food trucks and Cincinnati's own Mecklenburg Gardens, A Taste of Julia, sweets from Graeter's and Queen City Cookies (yay!) and more. There are also local gift and souvenir stands. They did a great job selecting vendors for this, so be sure to enjoy it during the Choir Games.
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How Cincinnati came to acquire the 2012 World Choir Games
Hannah McCartney
1 Comment · Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Sometimes the greatest discoveries in life arise from a Google search.That's exactly what led Todd Duesing to stumble upon the 2012 World Choir Games — a fortuitous click of his mouse that, unbeknownst to him, would help pave the way for an unparalleled boost in morale in the Cincinnati urban riverfront.
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Jac Kern
0 Comments · Tuesday, July 3, 2012
More than 4,000 volunteers have stepped up to take on a job no one asked them to do: welcome the expected 90,000 national and international choirs, families and visitors to Cincinnati for the World Choir Games.
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Have you ever watched Sons of Anarchy and thought you'd make a mean addition to an MC or a badass old lady? Well, stop because you're crazy and that's dangerous. But you can hang out with some real, law-abiding bikers tonight at the Levee. Head out to the Newport Motorcycle Rally from 5-11 p.m. The festival runs through Sunday and features live music, games and food each day. Cincinnati native Geoff Tate and In Living Color alum Tommy Davidson both perform in town this week. Tate made his national television debut this year on Craig Ferguson and recorded a CD/DVD at MOTR in April. His show at Go Bananas begins at 8 p.m. Davidson performs at Funny Bone on the Levee through Sunday; his show tonight also starts at 8. With the World Choir Games in full swing, there are lots of performances around the city today: Free Friendship Concerts (5 p.m., Bellarmine Chapel; 7 p.m., Schmidlapp Event Lawn at The Banks; 7 p.m., Village Green Park; 7:30 p.m. Newport on the Levee; 8 p.m., Blue Wisp)Folklore Open Competition ($15-$40, 4 p.m. Aronoff Center)Musica Sacra Celebration Concert ($28-$42, 7:30 p.m., Fountain Square)Youth Choirs of Equal Voices Open Competition ($15-$40, 7:30 p.m., School for Creative and Performing Arts - SCPA)Global Harmony Celebration Concert ($28-$42, 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Masonic Center)Folklore Champions Competition ($15-$40, 8 p.m. SCPA).Go here for a full schedule of WCG concerts, competitions and events.
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World Choir Games Underway
Opening Ceremony involves welcoming by U.S. officials and lots of singing
It was quite the spectacle and in a good way. As I, along with other members of MUSE, approached Great American Ballpark around 4 p.m., there were already hundreds of World Choir Games participants thronging the entrance, and despite the stifling temperature, the excitement was palpable. All the hype about this being an international event was no hype at all. For the first time I can remember, Cincinnati looked like an international city. Choirs from West Chester, Loveland and Pleasant Ridge chatted with groups from Japan, Colombia, Canada and Australia. Cheers erupted from all parts of the plaza, spontaneous singing and dancing were everywhere. The plaza was a riot of color: the Colombians in vivid red, orange, and yellow; Japanese women in blue and pink kimonos; the Nigerian choir in bright green dashikis and caps; and the Costa Rican women's choir in flowing white dresses embroidered in bright red. With no signage but a multitude of helpful volunteers, 5,000 of us were mustered into holding areas before marching over to U.S. Bank Arena. Bottled water and mist sprayers relieved the heat, and when the water ran out, there plenty of ice cubes — putting them down my back never felt better. We found ourselves in a shaded area along with a youth choir from Erie, Pa. Suddenly they started chanting, "Sing! Sing! Sing!" As we launched in the South African Xhosa song "Bambelela," their eyes lit up in recognition and suddenly we were one big chorus. They answered us with "The Storm is Passing Over," and this time, our eyes lit up. Same arrangement we do. They sang a beautiful arrangement of "As I Went Down to the River to Pray." When we sang Bernice Johnson Reagon's "I'm Gon' Stand," with Lois Shegog belting out the solo, they were riveted. Once inside the arena, more cheering as groups saw themselves on the JumboTrons. The soundtrack took in The Temptations, The Jackson 5, Gloria Estafan, The Monkees, and I think Neil Diamond was in there somewhere. The Aussies sitting below us started a beach ball toss that would have gone on longer if an arena-wide wave hadn't taken over. I didn't see many empty seats. WCPO's Clyde Gray and Carol Williams were affable emcees and the opening remarks by Mayor Mallory and Interkultur head Gunther Titsch were mercifully brief (Titsch spoke in heavily accented English and then reverted to his native German. That was fine — I'd rather look at his translator any day. Williams read greetings from President Obama — the letter was projected on the video screens to the accompaniment of hundreds of camera flashes. Rob Portman didn't applaud. But he recovered to declare the games open. Cincinnati Pops conductor John Morris Russell paid tribute to the late Erich Kunzel, who was the driving force behind bringing the WCG to Cincinnati. And it was his vision to include the traditional July 4th concert as part of the opening ceremony. I think he would have been delighted and not at all surprised at the power of singing to bring people together. Choruses rose with pride as their nation's flag was announced, but they also cheered on their peers. I'll never forget the group from Namibia turning to cheer South Africa. As we left, I couldn't help singing India Arie's "There's Hope." MUSE sang that, too.
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0 Comments · Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The hills — around here, anyway — are alive with the sound of music! Everyone is singing this week in honor of the World Choir Games, which, you've got to admit, have actually become the Very Cool Thing that our civic leaders were predicting. It's nice to see the city filled with people, arriving from all over the globe, enjoying Cincinnati and all it has to offer. I suspect that a choir, like an army, travels on its stomach. These singers are going to need sustenance! Snacks! Skyline!
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Hannah Cook
0 Comments · Tuesday, July 3, 2012
During a time when the many cultures of the world are bombarding Cincinnati all at once, it's important to keep in mind locality. The World Choir Games is undoubtedly a sensational movement in the artistic realm across the globe, but Cincinnati will attempt to make an impact on the games equal to its impact on the city. Cincinnati and world, meet Art on the Streets. It's the best thing that'll ever happen to you.
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MICHAEL A. LUTZ Associated Press Top-seeded Nicolas Almagro of Spain advanced to the U.S. Men's Clay Court semifinals Friday, using service breaks at the end of each set to beat Italy's Paolo Lorenzo 6-4, 6-4. Almagro, ranked 12th in the world, will face Rhyne Williams, the American wild card who rallied from an 0-3 deficit in the third set to beat Spain's Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo. In the other quarterfinals, third-seeded Juan Monaco of Argentina faced American Robby Ginepri, and fifth-seeded John Isner of the United States was set to play Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis. Almagro and Lorenzo stayed on serve in the first set until the final game, when Lorenzo double-faulted to start the game and lost it at the first break point when his drop shot fell short. They traded breaks in the second set and Almagro went into the final game with a 5-4 lead. Almagro won at the first match point with a forehand winner that left his opponent flat-footed. The 22-year-old Williams won a tight first...
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Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
If needed, an Information and Referral Center representative can guide you through the Language Line Service, which provides telephone interpretation in 140 languages.