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STOCKHOLM (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Coal, oil, solar, electric, natural gas, propane, and hydro -- the list of energy sources spans from below the earths surface to millions of miles above it. Now theres a new source of power that that could put to use the seven billion people who live here.
Think Sweden and you might think of snow, or the sweet sounds from Abba or even the hot discount store IKEA, but now Swedes want you to think energy! They are the first to use the body heat of some 250,000 daily commuters in one train station to heat a building next door.
Its the first that we know of in the world where shipping between buildings have been done, Klas Johansson told Ivanhoe.
As the people eat, shop and run to catch the next train body heat is generated.
The guy in charge of central station said hey, I have all this excess heat. He said I have a lot of people everywhere. We need to cool the building all the time we have a lot of excess heat. He said why dont we just ship it over to the new construction project
yeah sure, why not. Thats how the idea was born, Johansson said.
Heres how it works. The surplus body heat is captured by the stations ventilation system and used to heat water, which is then pumped to the building across the streetabout a football field away from the train station.
Here we have the excess heat from the central station coming into this building, Johansson explained.
Its in a real-estate company, where the hot water heats the building.
I thought it was fantastic to be part of a building like that, Ulrika, an employee told Ivanhoe.
Although this is the first time body heat has been used to heat another building, the idea of using people to generate power is catching on. Back in the U.S, MIT researchers are working on something called a crowd farm. They want to generate electricity from populated places. They say a single human step can power two 60-watt light bulbs for one second. Imagine a crowd of 30,000 peoplethats enough power to move a train.
We have to start looking at buildings in an urban context to sort of figure out how can my building over here can interact with its surroundings, Johansson concluded.
Giving new meaning to the term people power!
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Vertical farms are a growing trend thats turning old abandoned buildings into urban farms. Well take you inside and show you the new farm thats producing crops and livestock indoors.
Move over coal, oil, solar, electric and natural gas
its time for some people power! Take your viewers inside the first building in the world to use the heat generated by people to power the building next door.
Spina Bifida is one of the most common birth defects of the central nervous system. Now doctors are performing surgery even before birth to help these babies grow up to be active adults.
Imagine living life a little off balanceliterally! Thousands of people have one leg longer than the other. A new device is helping to lengthen legs and get these people moving again.
Eighty-percent of all car crashes involve some form of distracted driving
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We are still cleaning up from the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Now, scientists have developed a new way to predict where oil will spread before a disaster happens.
Its been months since the deadly earthquake rocked Japan, creating a nuclear disaster. It could be decades before all the radioactive waste is cleaned up. Well show you how tea bags with a twist could help.
We all know our everyday habits can increase our risk of a stroke
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Two-thirds of all older Americans suffer from hearing loss. But hearing loss could lead to more than just lost words
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Millions of people suffer from tremors. A breakthrough procedure could stop the shaking without going under the knife.
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A police officer is shot in the line of duty nine times and you wont believe what helped to save his life! What worked for him could save millions of other lives from the street to the combat zone.


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Book of Revelation
Book of Revelation Awe and Amazement Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Chapter:Verse)
Quote #10
I fell down at his feet to worship [the angel], but he said to me, "You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your comrades who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God!" (NRSV 19:10)
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. (KJV 19:10)
John takes the worship a little too far here. He tries to praise the angel, but he is not having any of it. This almost seems like a warning: sure, we've all seen some amazing things here, but let's remember who is the most amazing of all.
Quote #11
[The angel] carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. It has the glory of God and a radiance like a very rare jewel, like jasper, clear as crystal. It has a great, high wall with twelve gates[…] The wall is built of jasper, while the city is pure gold, clear as glass. The foundations of the wall of the city are adorned with every jewel; And[…] each of the gates is a single pearl, and the street of the city is pure gold, transparent as glass. (NRSV 21:10-12, 18-19, 21)
And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates[…] And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass. And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones[…] And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. (KJV 21:10-12, 18-19, 21)
Wow, God is one heck of an architect. The final dwelling place for the faithful is probably one of the most astonishing sights in the whole book. Our only question is, when do we get the jewel-encrusted keys?

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This lesson won't teach any electronics, really. Its more for making sure that everything is setup and ready for the future lessons. It will verify the Arduino is working as intended and that the computer you are using is compatible.
For this lesson you will need some stuff! Make sure you have this stuff or you will be unable to complete this lesson
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Later on, once you've verified you can power the Arduino and upload sketches no problem, then you can try plugging it into other ports.
Plug the square end into your Arduino
You should get a small green light on the right side of the Arduino, as shown here.
And a few blinking orange lights, on the left side.
If you're plugging it into a Mac or Linux machine, you may not get as much blinking from the orange lights. The video is from plugging into a Windows computer.
If no lights or blinking occurs, double check:
- Is the USB cable plugged into the computer and into the Arduino?
- Is the computer on?
- Is the jumper set correctly?
- Try another USB port, USB cable, and computer
If you still can't get it working, your Arduino may be faulty.
Next its time to install the driver! Follow these links for instructions for each of the supported operating systems
Another way to power up the Arduino is to plug in a battery or wall adapter into the DC jack.
Verify that you have a 9V DC 100-500mA power adapter, with a 2.1mm barrel plug and positive tip. If the box doesn't have any information about the adapter, you can look for these clues
Make sure the symbol near the bottom of the label is present. It means that the outside of the plug is negative and the inside is positive. A center-negative plug will not work with the Arduino.
To verify the DC plug is the right shape, just try plugging it in. If it doesn't fit or is wobbly, it's the wrong kind.
You can learn how to test wall adapters using a multimeter here.
The jumper-setting step is only for Diecimila and OLDER arduinos! Make sure the Power Jumper is set correctly. The jumper should be set so that it connects the two pins close to the DC jack
Plug in the adapter and verify you get the green light!
If not, double check:
- Is the DC adapter plugged in?
- Is the DC adapter the right kind? Check voltage, polarity, plug size, etc.
- Is the jumper set correctly?
- Try another adapter.
If you still can't get it working, your Arduino may be faulty.


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The Compound wall protects the site from animals, thieves, etc and serves to demarcate the boundary of the property. Here, I have explained the Vastu Guidelines for Construction of the Compound Wall, and the possible scientific reasons and logic on which they were based, so that you an decide what you want to follow and what you don't.
Two gates are preferrable: The Reasoning – It makes sense to have a big gate for the car to enter and a smaller gate which is easier to handle near the entrance.
Avoid gates in the extreme corners: The Reasoning – It is inconvenient to open and close a gate that is fixed to the corners of the wall.
Main gate and the entrance door should face the same direction: The Reasoning – For visitors entering through the gate, it is easier for them to notice the main door if the door is also facing the same direction as the gate.
Avoid a gate in the South side: The Reasoning – The South is not considered auspicious for an entrance, but obviously if your Site is a South facing one, the gate has to be in the South side.
Gates should open clockwise: The Reasoning – Since the majority of the population is right-handed, it is easier to push open a door or gate in the clockwise direction.
Dear Sir,
I have a south facing site which is 50 feet width. Bangalore's set back laws are such that I have to leave 10 feet on the west and 5 feet on the east.
This is against the vaastu principle as indicated in your columns.
Can you kindly provide any suggestions on how this contraint can be circumvented ? THe option of leaving 11 feet on the east means, I have only 30 feet for contruction.
Any ideas you can offer ?
Regards, Pavan
Dear Mr Pavan,
There are lots of people with south facing plots who interchange the left and right setbacks, in order to have more setback (10′ in your case) to the East and the less setback (5′) to the west. It is perfectly acceptable and will allow more sunlight into your house. Of course you have to get sanction from the authorities, which is not usually a problem.
बहुत अच्छी जानकारी दि है । काफी अच्छा लगा ।
अगले बार जानकारी के साथ डायग्राम या स्केच देते तो और समझने में
आसान होता . धन्यवाद
(Translation: You have given very good information. Appreciate it a lot.
Next time if you give information along with diagram or sketch, it will be easier to understand. Thank you Sanjay)
Thank you Sanjay,
I agree, accompanying diagrams will make the understanding easier. But I am not able to add them to this site template.
The information given here is very nice and important for future architecture.
Hi Vijay,
Thank you. Glad you appreciate it. Please share with in your circle.
your article makes sense, i love it.
sir i need book VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES plz he
Hi Avi,
You can refer to my posts on Vastu Shastra.
The information given by you is very useful. thanks
Thank you Santosh Kumar Sahu, I would appreciate it if you can share it in your social circles.
Hello sir
this article is very informative.
I just wanted to know that is ok if we don't have compounds
as ours is a NE corner site but very small plot 720 Sq Ft.
Plz mail me
Thank you Raj, I would appreciate you sharing it in your social circles. There is no compulsion to have compound walls but there is a lack of privacy. Animals can easily enter. it may encourage passers-by to come close to the house and peep in. By avoiding the 6″ compound walls you won't save much space.
which Directions of the gates is preferable, please suggest
Hi Bhagyasree,
The direction of the gate is dictated by the direction your plot faces since you will enter from the road. But in case of two roads, it is preferable to have at least one gate and some open space towards the North or East of the plot.
thanks sir ..
Thank you Kandwal for your appreciation. Please share
sir my plot having east.north roads facing north,we need small gate in east,in north side main door opposite small gate side big gate .how many gates possible in vastu
Hi Jayasubbareddy,
For a house, 2 gates are sufficient. You can add the second gate in the East.
Our house is east facing.one main gate is in the north east for the car and us to enter.as we have one more car. can we open the southeast side as we Can park the other car there.according to vastu is this feasible
Hi Bharathi,
Sure, you can have one more gate in the South-East.
i reside in south facing plot my road in front my residence flowing from south to east and from south to west my compound gate is on south side and my home entering door facing east
so my question is which one is my main door according to vastu sastra the compound wall gate or door entering my house
Hi Sudipto,
The main door according to Vastu, is always the door through which you enter the house. Since your main door is facing east, it is ideal.
Looking to buy a 200 sq Ft. plot south facing since there is no raod on the east , north and west sides. Can we buy this plot in a view to construct a house with Main entrance of the house to be in EAST but the main gate will be in South Side.
Hi Subba,
It's a good idea.
I have a site with 13 cents , it has closed compound with gate when i purchased it
can we start construction within compound ? or it has to demolish ?
Hi Suseela,
You can start construction without demolishing the wall. But if the gate is small, then you may have to demolish a part of the wall near the gate to enable easy transportation of construction material.
Dear Sir,
In my house there is a compound wall gate in north side of the house, my opposite house end corner of their house west corner was exactly opposite to my compound wall gate. Is any problem for this please explain it.
P.Yesu Babu
Hi Yesu Babu,
There is no harm in having the compound gates opposite to each other.
have the main rod only on south side
so compound wall gate has to be on south side only.
pls suggest.
Hi Arth,
Have the compound wall and car porch in the South-East.
Dear Sir,I have a WEST facing villa.Builder kept the set back 10 feet on the west ( entrance side) and 5 feet on the east ( rear of the house) .
This is against the vaastu principle as indicated in your columns.
Can you kindly provide any suggestions on how this constraint can be rectified with remedies? builder says he can't change the front elevation. if there are no remedies done, what is the effect of this kind defect?
Thank you.
Hi, Since you have less setback in the East, make sure you keep it clutter-free and open to allow the useful, morning sunlight into the house. Avoid tall trees, shrubs or obstacles in the East. If it is possible, have long windows (upto the floor) on this side of the house. All these measures will allow you to enjoy the morning light.
Dear Sir
Articles which you are publishing is very useful. I have question regarding Compound length /breath:
1. My House is facing West Side
2. I have maintained wall South/West side same height and North/East maintained same height which is lower than South West
3. Lengths : South West to South East – 51.3 ft
North West to North East – 51.1 ft
South to North (west side front) – 35 ft
South to North (east side back) – 35.7 ft
4. Question how to do corrections at South West Corner Compound
Please advice.
Thank you Jai Krishna,
Your site is not a perfect rectangle with 90 degree corners, but the difference is very small and you need not do anything about the compound walls. It is sufficient if the house has 90 degree angles.
If the compound wall of one plot is joined with the other plot compound wall(both are different heights & in between there is no space between two walls)is any problem according to the vastu.
HI Venkata Borra,
It is better to have the compound walls attached to each other without a space between, as it will be a dirt collection area.
Your suggestions are very useful.
I have a plot facing south 72×50 ft 72 ft length on the south side.From the right after 15ft there is a road 30 ft width facing the 72ft length side(at 90 degrees angle) and then the remaining length(72-30-15ft) will follow.If we want to have 2 gates as suggested on the south side,could you kindly advise us the relevant vasthu guidelines?
Dr D S PRASAD
Thank you Dr Prasad,
I assume the spearing road is from the South and hits the South-East corner which is okay in Vastu. you can have both gates in this corner and use the space for a double car porch – 18′ width and 15′ depth. Keep the compound wall high where the spearing road is visible.
in my house the boundary gate is on north east but it is on extreme corner it is good or not, the total front area is 40ft,and the gate widht is about 8ft. i can not shift the gate because it is in front of open area if i shift it then i can not keep 4 wheeler. please advise me what to do.
With Regards
Rakesh Jain
Hi Rakesh Jain,
The gate is in front of your car porch and is the right place to be. Don't shift it.
Dear sir
I am constructing a house and ground floor is left for parking and 2 portions are constructed in 1st floor with staircase in middle. Can I have 3 gates ( 2 for car parking and 1 small one infront of staircase)? Please clarify
Hi Siva,
You can have the 3 gates since the ground floor is used for parking only.
It's such useful information for dream home. Everyone feels to have own house, and the information will add star to dream.
Thanks for useful hint.
Thank you Nilesh Mahatme for the appreciation.
I plan to build a house. At present i want make a compound wall in my land. May i know how many feet width required for main gate.My land width is 41 feet and length is 101.5 feet. My plan is 8 feet width main gate. is it correct?
Hi Chelladurai,
A minimum width of 9′ is preferable especially when reversing a car. Ideally it should be 10′.
Dear Sir / Mam ,
I have visited your Web site and all the information given is very Helpful . Further , I want to construct compound wall for my Newly purchased open plot. In this regards, I have very much like the picture of red and brown stone which mentioned on the page of compound wall Now , I want to know from your end: a) Where should I get this stones in India ? b) will you send me their complete address and phone number ?
For the above information from your end , I will be grateful to you. Thanking you .
From : Rajesh Rathi, Amravati , Maharashtra
Hi Rajesh Rathi,
The stones in the picture look like sandstone.
Hello Sir,
I have Purchased south facing plot, would like to know ideal position for trees like neem, amla and small flower plants. Also suggest car garage and position for small and big gates.
If possible, please give a proper design of all rooms of house.
Hi Venkatesh,
Since you have so many requirements, it is better you consult a vastu consultant.
Dear Sir,
I constructed the house as per vaasthu guidelines. Now somebody suggesting need to build vaastu boudry around the house addition to the compound wall. My house is facing south but main door is facing to east. Is is necessary to have another vaasthu boundry? Suggested vaasthu boundry is affecting garden area and carporch infront of the house. Please give your suggestion.
Best regards
Hi Subhash,
Adding an additional boundary is just going to eat up your garden space. So why have it? However, if you are keen to do something about it, then grow tall plants along the vastu boundary suggested to you to demarcate.
Thank you very much for your reply. It is a very good idea to grow some plants and it will serve as a vaasthu boundry.
Best regards
I have a south facing site. I have constructed a two storey house. Ground floor main door is east facing and First floor house is south facing. I have three Gates in the south. One small for people to walk and two big gates to park the car. All the gates are on the south compound wall and all are facing the road. Kindly advise whether having 3 gates is advisable.
Hi Anand,
There is no harm in having 3 gates, in fact it is advisable. You have to look at practical convenience in such matters.
i have south facing house.now i made new entrance gate in the east corner of this plot.facing to main road .please give me advise
Hi Kutty,
Okay That is fine.
I have two iron shutters in a the compound wall gate made from iron hollow pipes. The visitor has to climb 3 stairs from the road level to open this compound wall gate to enter the verandah portion of the house. The gate is facing east direction. My doubt is the shutters of this compound wall gate should open out or in.?
Hi Anup,
If the visitor has to climb steps to open the gate, then it is better that the gate opens inside. But when you are going out of the house, it will be better if it opens out. so to simplify matters, have a gate that swings both inside and outside.
We have a West facing plot. We have a building with three floor- a house on each floor. All main doors face east. There are four gates in the compound to facilitate car parking- one on south east side, and three gates on the west compound. Is this ok?
Hi Dr Vanitha,
It is okay.
we have a west facing plot. due to lack of space, I would like to keep pillars of one portion attached or combined with compound wall. So I want to know that is this pillar attachment with compound wall is auspicious or not as per vastu?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hi Radhakrishna.
It all depends on the by-rules of your area. You are not allowed to touch your neighbour's boundary as the water from your roof will flow into the neighbour's space. So ideally it is better to put the pillars a little away from the compound wall.
I want to place my main gate,kindly tell me where I can place or
My Plot IS east facing
As some authorities says that divide the front in 9 parts
Kindly elaborate it
Hi Vivek,
Ideally have the gate in the NE corner. But it also depends on your house plan and position of your car porch.
House is faced towards north,main road s on east side.So planing to build a main gate towards east and one small gate towards north.Both are almost north east only.But we may need one more gate towards south of south east just because we have small kitchen garden as well old house.so shall we go ahead with 3 gates or only 2 gates I.e east n south gate.please guide.
Hi Ashok,
You can have three gates.
1. Can we have three gates – 2 for Car parking Gate & 1 small gate for daily usage. Our plot is facing west.
2. In the elevation towards north side can we have a 2 /3 circles. Our plot is west facing.Ground & 1st FloorMain door are facing North.
Hi Mamatha,
Yes you can have three gates. It is more practical. As for elevational treatment, it is one of personal taste and choice.
I have purchased a built house of 30X40 plot and built up house of 600 sq ft. The door / gate facing north (road also on north). Due to tech problems I have fixed ready made compound and on the north east and north west side there is a taper of half a foot towards the west. All other sides are 90 degree.. pl suggest is it ok or any corrections required
Hi Sathish,
Half a foot of taper on a 30′ length will hardly be noticeable. So it is okay.
I have a 30*40 north by road facing plan ready for which a pillar supports the structure for 1st floor at ne and nw.ne pillar is planned at the perimeter( adjacent to boundary wall). Can this pillar be constructed this way at the boundary … Will this be a ne major defect??
Hi Anitha,
Ideally the NE corner should be open. But that does not mean that a pillar will affect the vastu. If there is an open porch, then it is good.
Back side West facing gate where should it be placed.
Hi Ramu,
Place it more to the NW. But since it is the back gate, it really does not matter.
1. My plot(60 x 40) has roads on west(40ft) and south(60ft). building is 42(SW) x 30(NS).
2. I have left more space for garden on south(8 x 60) and varanda and car park on west(14 x 40) but lesser space on north(2 x 60) and east(4 x 40).
3. Main door faces west with a small gate facing west in line with main door. but my larger gate for car faces south and placed 2 feet away from SW corner.
4. I have another medium size gate facing south 2 feet away from SE corner for residents of 1st floor.
5. Septic tank is in NW corner and 1st floor balcony at SW corner.
6. master BR at NW corner of building with attached bath at eastern side of room
7. Kitchen at SE corner opening into a dining hall in middle south
8. Pooja room at NE corner with idols and images on west wall facing east
9. children room at ceteral north next to pooja room.adjoining the 2nd bedroom wall at western side staircase raising towards north halfway and then raise towards south the remaining halfway.
10. In 1st floor 3rd bedroom at NW with attached bath at NW corner. adjoining 3rd br is a studyroom at eastern side.open balcony at SW corner. garage at NW corner below which is septic tank. overhead tank at SW corner of terrace
11. A separate portion for servant is built on 1st floor facing east and downstairing at SE
all my frnds and relatives say most of these are bad vasthu. pls say do i have any remedy. sorry if i hve dist..
Hi Suresh,
What others say should not bother you. You need to assess your house by yourself. Have there been any tragic incidents or bad luck in this house. Every family has its share of ups and downs. So based on that you must feel confident about your house and not get affected by people with not much knowledge about vastu. But just to make you feel better, you could make some changes like decluttering your house. Get rid of unnecessary things.
I have built a house facing south and i have to built a compound backside the front wall and gate distance is 33 feet and the distance between elevation sitout and gate is 18 feet so at what distace i have to built a the compound wall from the backside wall….please reply
HI Prabhu,
I have not understood your query. What is your doubt?
I have a 30X50 North facing site and intend to build a house according to vaasthu shastra. Could you please suggest if the compound wall has to be built in all the four directions of the house or can it be limited to EAST and North of the site according to convenience.
Thanks and Regards.
HI Prasanna,
The purpose of a compound wall is to limit the entry of animals and people. So it is better to have a compound barrier on all 4 sides. If you do not want a wall it can be a grill.
We have one gate in the south west (though not corner) part of our two storeyed flat. Ground floor entrance now opened to east and first floor flat opens in northwest aligned to the main entrance in the ground floor and the compound wall gate. In the east there are three gates. Two big ones for car parking and one south east small gate. Now we plan to open a small gate right in front of the east door on hte ground floor. If we do so there would be a small wall left on east around the middle towards northeast half of east. Is this ok? any thing else to be changed?
Hi Pavithraa,
I do not see any problem with regard to the small wall that is left.
My house main door is facing east. Can I want to place a big gate of 8 feet's. But the conner of the wall will be coming in between that 8 feet..is it advisable to put a gate likre that.
HI Ramu,
It is always better to align openings like gates with open spaces or with doors. Because it looks 'aligned'. BUt since you want a big gate and you do not have much of a choice, you can go ahead as practical considerations are always given priority.
south.faceplot main dooris south face. somebody consult east side to changethe main door. pl refer suggestions i want my enterence in south face
Hi Devi,
I think you are saying that you want to stick with your South facing door instead of changing it to an East door, as suggested by somebody. Bravo! stick with your decision. There is no need to change unless you are convinced.
sir thanks for the information you are sharing
i hav one doubt.there is a house beside to us..their compound wall is constructed a bit higher,beside to my compound wall and no space is left between them..is there any vastu dosha..require information sir
Hi Pyla,
There is nothing to worry.
Hi Jayaraman,
To park the car you will have to remove the compound wall in that portion. It is okay.
my plot is face fowards east I want 2 know about tbe boundry gate possition. is any calculation of placing the front boundry wall gate?
Hi Raman,
The best position for the gate will be opposite the car parking on the East boundary wall.
I have entrance north side. And blocked east west,and set back is south is it correct according to vastu.
Hi Nagesh,
Blocked East and West will mean that there will be no light form these two sides. But if you are getting ample light from the North and South, then it is okay.
as for vasthu main gate lenth 13 feets correct? or not?
Hi Anand,
A gate of length 13 feet is okay. It can allow easy parking of car.


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Doom Lite vs. Full Doom: The TBP Table of Core Arguments
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Today's rant frames up the major topics pursued on TBP and presents 2 opposing viewpoints on each of these topics.
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Luk 21:10Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
A Tale of Two Depressions
As the Great Depression progressed onward, the early collapse in RE prices made many Banks insolvent, which then precipitated the Stock Market Crash of 1929.
Geological and Cosmological Event Watch ThreadNot sure if there is really a significant increase in geologic events right now, but at least reading the MSM over the last year it appears to me that there has been an increase in frequency and in amplitude.
Other Shoes and the Uselessness Premium"Creating fuel production in a failed- state Libya is beyond the grasp of the EU's and United States' unconventional 'assets'. Blatant military intervention would be opposed by Russia, China and no doubt the other oil- producing autocracies."
One of the greatest difficulties you have once you go "Full Doom" as a writer on the Econoblogs is that your concerns become less worth considering by people who are concerned with more "Doom Lite" issues, and their concerns aren't that important to you. Let me present a couple of examples to demonstrate how this works.
From my side as a Full Doomer, I'm not really concerned with Obama-care or Ron Paul's Presidential bid. I know Obama-care cannot work, but more than that I know there is NO solution to the health care problem that people would consider "acceptable"and would work. I'm not really concerned with whether Ron Paul becomes POTUS or not, because as a Full Doomer I don't think anything Ron Paul could do would stop or even much slow down the collapse. If anything, if Ron Paul follows through with some of the things he has bloviated on over the years, I would expect the collapse to accelerate. That IMHO would be a GOOD thing, so I support Ron Paul over any other dickhead out there running for POTUS, but I sure do not believe Ron Paul will solve our problems.
Not to say I don't chip in sometimes on these threads, but when I do you will find many of my remarks to be quite sarcastic, and of course I engage in my predilection for digging up Pics to make fun of the threads. This because I do not take those threads seriously; because I don't think they are addressing the real problems.
On the opposite side of the spectrum, when a "Doom Lite" writer like Admin drops in on my threads, he mainly makes fun of my Doomsday ideas. To him, considering a complete Civilization Collapse is not worthwhile, he wants to tweak and fix the current system to make it WORK again. Kick the CONgress Critters out, do the Perp Walks with the Banksters, stop the Spending, stop exporting the Jobs, eliminate Entitlements and the FSA, let's get Amerika PRODUCTIVE again! The Doom Lite writer sees the short term problems and wants to find a FIX for them; the Full Doom writer sees all these things as transient and unfixable problems that are precursors to other problems.
Who are Doom Lite writers here on the net? Examples would be Jim Quinn, Karl Denninger, Mike Shedlock, Yves Smith et al. Full Doomers are Dmitri Orlov, Jim Kunstler, Mike Ruppert, Chris Martenson et al. Also myself of course, and I tend to out-Doom most of them, except Dmitri my Ruskie Twin. LOL. Doom Lite writers tend to be most concerned with the mechanics of the Monetary System Collapse; Full Doomers focus down more on the long term issues of Peak Oil and Energy.
Neither group of writers is WRONG insofar as what they are concerned with, but the timelines are different and there are differences in the types of Solutions they try to consider. However, if you put a Doom Lite writer and a Full Doom writer on the same website at the same time, each of them will consider the other one to be somewhat ridiculous. That is for the most part why Jim and I argue, we both see the same things insofar as the collapse is concerned, but Jim hopes for solution to the economic and political issues which I already consider impossible to manage, and the solutions I consider are far past the timeline Jim is concerned with here. He is most worried about the world his Sons are about to inherit; I am most worried about the world a couple of generations down the line will inherit. (call them Gen Apocalypse and Gen Mad Max)
MOST people prefer Doom Lite, because it tends to offer a little more in the way of HOPIUM. Since this website is Jim's Bully Pulpit, MOST of the people here are Doom Lite people. There are a few Full Doomers here though, HZK is a Full Doomer, ER is a Full Doomer. Not sure who else though among the regular contributors is Full Doom. Even Flash and Plubius are not Full Doomers, because both believe the Illuminati will be able to maintain control in perpetuity. If you accept the idea that the Illuminati will be able to maintain control over society in perpetuity, you DEFINITELY are not a Full Doomer. (You can substitute and call the Illuminati an Oligarchy or Plutocracy or Krony Kapitalists, I just happen to like Illuminati as my term because it drives anti-Conspiracy Theorists NUTS. LOL)
Now that we have a better Definition of the Full Doomer and Doomer Lite philosophies we can take a look at a few of the Recurring Topics we have on TBP and briefly analyze the differing perspective of Full Doom and Doom Lite Pundits.
Doom Lite
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|Dollar & Monetary System
|We can fix the monetary system and rehabilitate the Dollar if we STOP PRINTING, feed Helicopter Ben to the Lions, Slash Spending, allow TBTF Banks to FAIL, Incarcerate the Criminal Banksters and use Precious Metals to underpin the currency.
|The monetary system cannot be rehabilitated by any means, there will be a complete collapse of ALL Fiat money and financial instruments and commerce will for quite some time be mainly Barter. PMs will only retain value in areas where there is a surplus of basic commodities.
|Inflation, Hyper-Inflation, Deflation, Stagflation, DICK UP YOUR ASSFLATION
|To resolve our Energy problems, we must IMMEDIATELY begin building more Nukes, Drill Baby Drill for more Local Oil and build more Hydro Plants and Wind Farms, and eventually pick up the slack from lost energy from Imported Oil sources.
|Lost Energy from depleted Oil is Irreplaceable and it is far too late to stop an extensive Power Down throughout society which will halt most of our Transportation methods and bring down the Electrical Grid. Our only choice is to prepare for a Low Energy footprint in the future.
|We can fix Da Goobermint if we Vote Out all the scumbag CONgress Critters and replace them with Honest Politicians who cannot be Bought who all demonstrate the Wisdom of the Founding Fathers and abide by the Constitution. Said new Goobermint will be made much smaller with fewer Regulations and less Taxation, allowing Commerce to revive as the Free Market takes over.
|Da Goobermint is inherently unfixable and corrupt and cannot be rehabilitated via the Ballot Box. Only a Revolution can remove the current power structure, and the results of a Revolution will likely bring a new Goobermint as bad or WORSE than the current one. The failure of the monetary sytem and energy systems will eventually render all large scale Goobermints unable to function, with the power vacuum filled by local Warlords and Dictators in most places.
|We must stop the offshoring of Productive Jobs and rebuild our Manufacturing Base in order to build an export based Mercantilist economy with a Trade Surplus.
|The Industrial Model is FINISHED, even if we could rebuild Factories here in the FSofA, we wouldn't have the Oil to run them anyhow, and there won't be anyone here or abroad who could afford the products we build with them anyhow, because of the upward spiraling cost of energy measured in EROEI.
|We must Seal the Borders and deport all Illegal Aliens and get FSofA Citizens to work at all the scut jobs at below Minimum Wage they currently fill to reduce Unemployment and reduce the liabilities of Aliens who are soaking up free Medical Care in the Emergency Rooms of our Hospitals.
|We can TRY to seal the borders and deport the Illegal Aliens, but they will just be replaced by more home grown Citizens who are falling off the economic cliff and will be just as big a drain on the Medical System. Besides that, at least on the Border with Mejico, it will likely create an ever growing Shooting War with a Tsunami of Wetbacks seeking to escape an even worse situation in Mejico.
|Imperialism & Foreign Wars
|We must STOP trying to be the World's Policeman, bring all our Boys & Girls HOME and reduce the outrageous COST of maintaining the Big Ass Military.
|As soon as we STOP running all our Imperialist adventures, we will basically be CUT OFF from the Foreign Oil still making its way across the Sea Lanes to our Refineries. We also will crash just about the only type of "productive" thing we build here anymore, which are the Weapons of War and we will bring back a whole new crew of people to put on the Unemployment line.
|Free Shit Army & 30 Blocks of Squalor
|We must end all transfer payments, all Welfare, Social Security and Medicaire which are all unfunded Liabilities we cannot afford. Former Welfare recipients will be FORCED to go back to work and become Productive Citizens rather than Useless Eaters. Old Folks will rely on their Savings and their Extended Families to take care of them in their dotage.
|The minute we knock down all these social support mechanisms is the minute we turn into Egypt or Libya or all the rest of the 3rd World countries where the people with Nothing Left to Lose go BERSERK. We don't HAVE jobs these people could do, even if they were qualified to do any job, which they are not for the most part. Most Old Folks have no savings, and the Extended Family died back in the 1950s for the most part. The Medical Industry as a whole would COLLAPSE without Goobermint input, putting the Doctors, Nurses and Medical Records folks on the UE lines also.
|China will succeed long term because they are net creditors, have most of the Industrial infrastructure and have more Science and Math geniuses studying at Elite Universities.
|China is TOAST because of outrageous Population Overshoot, a depleted Water Supply, insufficient arable land and insufficient local supplies of remaining Fossil Fuel energy.
|Boomers should be EXTERMINATED
|Pigmen should be EXTERMINATED
For those of you who do not think I can write in Brief, I think this Table destroys that argument. You cannot GET more Concise than this, 1-3 sentences from BOTH sides of every major debate we engage in here. I challenge ANYONE here to phrase these arguments in shorter terms with less prose. If you can do it, hats off to you, but I do not think it can be done. What I have done here is Frame Up in Brief the CORE Arguments made in the various areas of the Collapse we mainly concern ourselves with here on TBP. You could go to almost any Thread pursued here and drop it into one of these areas, and then further go in to look at all the Posts made in those threads and you would find they fit to one extent or another into either the Doom Lite or Full Doom perspective. There are of course other areas of discussion and subsidiary topics based on the Newz of the Day, but in general terms these Top Ten areas cover probably 95% of the posting on TBP. This is a WAG, I did not come up with that number Scientifically. LOL.
Now, as you go down the Table, you may find yourself to be Doom Lite in some areas, and Full Doom in others. At the same time though, you should see how these areas inter-connect, so if you accept for instance the Energy argument of the Full Doomer, its hard not to also accept the Dollar argument.
The GAME I have here for this Rant is to do another one of my Polls of the membership. After reading this post, do you put yourself more in the Full Doom Camp, or are you a Doom Lite kind of person? How do you sit on the Core Issues defined here? What is your rationale for believing one or the argument to be the better one? Let us know your thoughts on these Core Issues. Inquiring Minds want to Know.


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Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin finished sixth in the rain-delayed, rain-shortened Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, a race that saw two "big ones" and found Hamlin's teammate Kyle Busch on his roof for a period of time.
Hamlin drove the No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota Camry to finish behind first-time winner and former JGR development driver Aric Almirola, Brian Vickers, Kurt Busch, Casey Mears and rookie Austin Dillon. Matt Kenseth, who led once for 12 laps, drove the No. 20 Home Depot/Husky Tools Toyota to a 20th-place finish, one lap down. Busch, in the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, was involved in the second "big one" of the race after Greg Biffle got into Kasey Kahne, who spun and collected 26 cars. Busch was initially on his wheels until Cole Whitt plowed into the side of his Toyota and flipped him over.
Busch, who walked away from the wreck after the safety crew got him back on his wheels, managed to bring a little levity to the situation, responding he was "just hanging out" when his crew checked on his condition.
Darrell Wallace Jr. picked up a seventh-place finish Friday night in the Subway Firecracker 250 Nationwide Series race. It was Wallace Jr.'s second race of the season for JGR, and first with Share a Coke sponsorship on the No. 20 Toyota Camry. Busch finished 17th in the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, while Elliott Sadler finished 21st in the No. 11 SportClips Toyota.
Kasey Kahne won the race, his first Nationwide Series win since 2007. Regan Smith, Ryan Sieg, Ryan reed and Kyle Larson rounded out the top five at Daytona.
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The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is home to arguably the richest sports history of any stadium in the country. Since its opening in 1975, the Superdome has hosted special events including six NFL Super Bowls (more than any other venue, and will host again in 2013), two college football BCS National Championships, five NCAA Men's Basketball Final Fours, and Mohammad Ali's final boxing victory. In addition to major events, the Superdome is the home field for the NFL's New Orleans Saints, NCAA Division I football Tulane Green Wave, the annual college football Sugar Bowl, the annual college football Bayou Classic between Grambling and Southern, and the former home of the NBA's New Orleans Jazz.
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Tim Tebow has been unable to land an NFL job since the New England Patriots released him earlier this year, but it appears he is preparing for a second career.
According to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, Tebow is still interested in landing an NFL job. However, he could end up in a college broadcast booth or studio next year.
Tim Tebow hired prominent broadcast agent CAA's Nick Khan to join Jimmy Sexton in repping him. If no NFL, will look at college TV jobs.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2013
This is the first time there has been any indication Tebow might consider pursuing a job out of the NFL. Tebow has been steadfast in his quest to be an NFL quarterback, but it appears the majority of teams do not believe he has what it takes.
During the preseason, Tebow completed 11 of 30 passes for 145 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions with New England before he was released. Tebow's worst game occurred when he went 1 of 7 for -1 yards and one interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Week 2 of the preseason.
After winning the Heisman Trophy in 2007, Tebow later became a first-round selection after the Broncos traded into the first round to draft him in 2010. Tebow struggled as a passer, but threw for a career-high 316 yards and two touchdowns during Denver's 29-23 AFC wild card victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011.
However, Tebow was eventually traded to the New York Jets, and spent most of last season on the bench. Tebow signed with New England, but was released prior to this season.
Tebow excelled in college and would likely have the same results in broadcasting. While many questioned his ability to play quarterback in the NFL, Tebow has enough charisma to have a career in front of the camera, but without the antics of Lee Corso.
Considering the quarterback talent available in next year's draft class -- coupled with the current lack of interest by every NFL team -- Tebow's second career is on the horizon. And it will be one everyone will have a chance to watch.
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Have you ever met someone for the first time but felt as if you've met him or her before?
Do you think there is anything to this feeling?
Wikipedia describes the word, déjà vu,, "(/ˌdeɪʒɑː ˈvuː/) from French, literally "already seen", is the phenomenon of having the strong sensation that an event or experience [or meeting a person] currently being experienced has been experienced in the past, whether it has actually happened or not."
What are your thoughts about past lives or a knowing from a higher place?
Could this feeling be connected to your soul instead of your physical body and the experience of this lifetime?
Is this all a little too farfetched for you?
Old school Christianity apposes the concept in reincarnation but I often wonder, like nature, if we are processed from one form to another (physical to energy) in a cyclical manner. Could God see our lives from the soul's perspective as it continues into the physical time and time again learning lessons and evolving?
It might explain this strange feeling that surfaces from the core when we meet someone who comes with a familiarity.
We will all know the answer to these celestial mysteries someday but until then, I'm curious of your thoughts. Rather you believe in reincarnation or not, tell me about it!
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The anticipation of Jose James' upcoming album has been steady brewing for a nice little minute now. If you read our interview a few months back, you know that Jose has been signed to the legendary Blue Note Records. If you heard the recent DJ Spinna mix of Jose amazingness, you know that it's getting pretty damn hard to wait for that album already.
No Beginning No End, Jose's Blue Note debut, is set to release January 22. But fret not! Fans can stock up on some sweet tunes with today's release of the It's All Over Your Body EP. You also may indulge in the pleasure that is "Trouble" being the iTunes free Single of the Week.
Finally, our lovely man will be performing at the iTunes Festival 2012 on September 23 along with none other than label mate Robert Glasper. Using the iTunes Festival App, music lovers far and wide will be able to watch the happenings.
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Let $k$ be a commutative ring, and let $M$ and $N$ be $k$-modules. Let $\mathrm{End}(M) = \mathrm{Hom}_k (M,M)$ be the endomorphism algebra.
Is it true that $\mathrm{End}(M) \otimes \mathrm{End}(N) \cong \mathrm{End}(M \otimes N)$?
I saw this referenced on a blog but I can't find a proof of it. I tried to show that $\mathrm{End}(M \otimes N)$ satisfies the universal property of the tensor product of $\mathrm{End}(M)$ and $\mathrm{End}(N)$ but to no avail.
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The English poet Henry Reed said "All human beings are interconnected, one with all other elements in creation." This book is a collection of photos drawn from our travels across several continents. Each image is a single and seemingly unique moment on Earth. These captured moments of both people in their daily activities as well as their environments are sequenced to illustrate that our moments and our stories are actually shared with millions of others all around the world. Despite our geopolitical differences, the similarities that we share connect us across cultures, politics, and geographic boundaries. These moments define our humanity.
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This deep berry shade is just as intoxicating as the drink (and assumes fewer repercussions). But this isn't your heavy, wintery wine: "It's all about the texture," says Westman. "Cream for the cheeks and gloss for the lips." Choose a shade that's sheer and has a hint of red. The key to acing the look? Dewy skin: Top your cheekbones and Cupid's bow with champagne highlighter. It's that easy.
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In one of the answers on SO (I forgot which one) I've seen a suggestion to make a RAID-1 array composed of a RAM disk and a physical partition. By adding the physical partition with
--write-mostly and enabling
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups diced onion, frozen or fresh
- 3 cups long-grain rice
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2-1/2 cups Thai green curry sauce
- 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups dried cherries
- 1 cup pan drippings from the Classic Roast Turkey
- 2 cups shelled pistachio nuts
Instructions:In a Dutch oven, melt butter and sauté onion until tender. Add rice and cinnamon; toss to coat. Add curry sauce and chicken broth, then stir to combine. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add cherries and pan drippings, cover, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until all of the liquid is absorbed. Add pistachio nuts and fluff with a fork.
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SHANGHAI — Texcare Asia, also known as the International Trade Fair for Modern Textile Care, recently wrapped another "successful" edition here, according to show organizers Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. and China National United Equipment Group Corp.
"The biennial event has once again confirmed its significance to China and greater Asia's textile care industry," says Jason Cao, senior general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. "Collectively, 8,553 visitors from 55 countries and regions attended the three-day show, a 20% increase from the previous edition."
Top 10 visiting overseas countries and regions were Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Russia and Indonesia.
Held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in late November, Texcare Asia drew 150 exhibitors from more than a dozen countries, including the United States. They presented their latest innovations in laundry, drycleaning, ironing and dyeing machinery, as well as textile management systems, according to Messe Frankfurt. Business areas represented by visitors included hotels, Laundromats, dry cleaners, government and military departments, and hospitals, says Cao.
"The show was designed for these aforementioned areas, since they represent some of the fastest growing sectors of national economies in Asia," he adds. "We aimed to provide not only a showcase of new and exciting items in textile care, but also a forum with engaging and informative discussions by top industry leaders. I am pleased with our results for 2013, and I believe the fair's influence will continue to grow for years to come."
In addition to showcasing latest products, Texcare also gave exhibitors and visitors a chance to meet with decision-making authorities, learn about new solutions from competitors, as well as close deals on-site, says Messe Frankfurt.
Yaoxuan Jiang, purchasing leader at Chengdu Sanhe Group, visited the show for the first time with the hopes of finding textile care machinery and parts.
"There were lots of large-scale machinery and equipment presented, as well as fantastic options in laundry accessories," he says. "I came to purchase washing machinery as well as new detergents that don't utilize tetrachloroethylene. I believe Texcare Asia is a must-attend event for everyone involved in the textile care industry. It is a hugely influential show, and I will certainly attend the next edition."
Alex Teo, CEO of Zero Spo Laundry Service, Singapore, was looking for product updates on tunnel washing, drycleaning and ironing equipment.
"My company is a professional laundry service provider, offering large-scale integrated laundry solutions to premium hotels and serviced apartments in Singapore and Asia," he says. "I am happy to have seen big brands such as Kannegiesser, CSM and Sailstar at the Shanghai fair. The show was also a platform for discovering new products and keeping up to date with market trends."
CSM, together with partners Milnor, Chicago Dryer Co., E-Tech, Ajax and Multimatic, presented a combination of leading technologies in the commercial laundry industry.
"This year we have a more prominent presence with a larger stand," says David Liu, general manager of CSM. "In this way, we can demonstrate our solutions that comprise of individual machines as well as sizable processing equipment. We showcase the most sophisticated soil-sorting and rail systems provided by E-Tech and the highly efficient finishing equipment from Chicago Dryer, which complements the production ability of (Milnor's) PulseFlow® technology seamlessly."
"Exhibitor and visitor quality has greatly improved this year," says Hong Chen, chairman of Jiangsu Sea Lion Machinery Group. "I believe the laundry industry's future development will be focused on the integration of energy conservation and efficiency technology. I am very optimistic about the future of laundry washing equipment in the Chinese market. Texcare Asia represents the best platform currently in China for promoting and marketing the textile care industry."
"We appreciate that Texcare Asia has become an international and professional industry platform, where brands can showcase new products and advancement," adds Thomas Yin, general manager of JENSEN Group, China. "We can tell that the show is gathering more and more professional visitors, since our booth is always busy. We believe that the show not only encourages sales of participating companies but also motivates the growth of the entire industry."
The show also featured Texcare Forum Asia, which consisted of more than 20 various sessions conducted by some of the world's leaders in professional textile care, says Messe Frankfurt. "They shared information on the latest industry practices from around the world, with the goal of aiding China's growth in textile care," the organization says.
"The show's combination with Texcare Forum Asia has made it an excellent educational platform, which offers several chances for discussion on the growth of the China market and future business opportunities by mixing people from all disciplines in the field," says John Hacker, director of sales, Asia Pacific, at Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH. "We will continue our participation in the next editions, as we regard Texcare Asia as an important occasion for accessing the best quality of people in the China market."
Guozhang Wu, CEO of the Laundry Technology R&D Association in Taiwan, adds, "Through the information provided on trends and advanced concepts, I believe the forum provides a great breadth of knowledge. I look forward to returning to the forum and overall exhibition for future editions, and hopefully hear from more experts on their practical experiences."
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The Roxbury International Film Festival begins tonight in Boston, Massachusetts with the screening of "Things Never Said," a film about a woman who attempts to escape her personal pains and hardships through the power of spoken word poetry.
The festival will run from June 27-30, and by the end of the festival's 15th year in existence, dozens of hardworking filmmakers will see their projects screened in front of thousands of excited moviegoers.
Two such filmmakers are Nicole Prowell Hart and Allyson Sherlock. Nicole and Allyson are both Emerson College graduates who have family ties to Cleveland and Akron, Ohio.
So, it only made sense that a LeBron James documentary centered on James' decision to leave Cleveland would naturally be born, right?
Well, like anything in film, it's a little more complicated than that.
On Sunday, the Roxbury International Film Festival will screen "Losing LeBron," a movie Hart and Sherlock invested years (and over 200 hours worth of footage) to create.
I got a chance to speak with Nicole about the origins of "Losing LeBron," how she raised $10,000 to finance the film, and what made her opt to tell the atypical story of LeBron's James' "Decision"—namely, the impact his departure left on a loyal sports city that's been craving a championship since 1964.
How did you get interested in this project?
This film has been a 3-year labor of love for me, as well as for my co-director, Allyson Sherlock.
We began this film as a class assignment during our MFA program in the fall of 2010 at Emerson College. Our assignment was to pitch our dream movie, if we had a "sky's the limit" budget. Allyson and I both have family the Cleveland [and] Akron area, so we were very familiar with Cleveland and how important LeBron James was to the people of Cleveland.
We knew we wanted to examine LeBron's "Decision" and how it impacted the people of Cleveland, but also to use that as a lens for a deeper discussion on the negative image that Cleveland has received by the national media over the years.
We pitched the project in class as a "Roger and Me" meets "Hoop Dreams" documentary, and our professor came up to us at the end of class and said, "You girls need to go make this film." It took about a month of her persuasiveness before we finally decided to go for it!
We soon launched a Kickstarter campaign, and raised $10,000. We gained additional funding through actress Maria Menounos (an Emerson alumna and Medford native). Maria is a huge basketball fan and she loved the idea of two women making a film about LeBron James.
We knew we wanted to capture Cleveland's first NBA season without LeBron, so we set out to Cleveland in December 2010 and filmed on and off through June 2011. We had 220 hours of footage, and Allyson was incredible and sat with it day in and day out, editing for a solid year.
What are you hoping to achieve with the film? What are you hoping viewers will get out of it?
When we started out, we wanted to achieve two things: to let Cleveland sports fans share their stories of what LeBron's departure meant to then and the city, and what it means to be a CleveIander.
Our goal was really to examine why Cleveland sports were so important to its residents, and to tie it back into this negative stereotype that Cleveland has had since the 60s. Growing up, I always heard that Cleveland was this terrible place, but then I went there and thought it was great. Personally, I love Cleveland and think it's a beautiful city. It has its issues, just like any other city does, but there are hundreds of hidden gems there to discover. The people are friendly, and hard working, and they're passionate about dispelling any myths that have been set about their city.
We hope that when people see the film, they're able to identify with what their own hometowns mean to them. And why do sports matter so much to cities that have struggled?
It's been a surreal experience to see the film form a life of its own over time. With LeBron James just capturing his second NBA title, the film continues the conversation of what sports mean to cities and their residents.
What did you learn during the process of making the film?
We had countless serendipitous moments while making the film--it was almost as if there were documentary gods looking down on us, guiding us along!
We'd randomly meet people on the street or on Twitter, and they ended up becoming some of the most important characters in our film. I was filming at the last Cavs/Heat game of the season, and all the main people from our film just happened to be going to that game. Moments like that made us think that we were meant to make this film!
I think one of the biggest challenges to us was the social media aspect. It's really become crucial to filmmaking-- you have to have a website with an active blog, a Facebook page, a Twitter account... it's pretty much a full-time job in addition to making the film!
But it's also the way to get the word out and to get audiences to engage in your film. Our Kickstarter campaign was also very challenging and extremely nerve-wracking, but once it ended, we were completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our friends, family members, and total strangers!
You can catch Nicole and Allyson's documentary "Losing LeBron" on Sunday, June 30 at 1 pm. The film will be screened at the Museum of Fine Arts' Alfond Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.


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A musical legacy is taking the stage at Spirit Mountain Casino this winter! Wilson Phillips is bringing two decades of hits to the Main Event Center on Saturday, December 13. Join us to experience your favorite hits live at the best casino in Oregon.
The members of this trio come from talented backgrounds: Carnie and Wendy Wilson are the daughters of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, and Chynna Phillips' parents were members of The Mamas and the Papas. These gifted artists have been playing together since 1990, when their debut album made a splash worldwide. As internationally successful artists, Wilson Phillips have over 10 million sales and three #1 Billboard Hot 100 singles.
Since their smash-hit success over twenty years ago, Wilson Phillips continues to captivate audiences from America to Australia to Ireland. After a decade-long hiatus, the band is back, providing fans with a unique opportunity to experience one of the era's greatest bands, reunited once more. With five Grammy nominations under their belt, Wilson Phillips thrives as a perennial music leader.
"Hold On," which won the Single of the Year Billboard Music Award, continues to be a staple for listeners today. Join us and relive hits such as "Release Me," "You're in Love," and "The Dream is Still Alive" and experience the exceptional stage presence of Carnie, Wendy, and Chynna. Tickets start at just $20 and are on sale now.
Spirit Mountain Casino can't wait to welcome this legendary trio to the heart of the Willamette Valley. Start off the holiday season with a musical treat and make a night of it with your friends. We'll see you there!


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Spring is well underway, which means summer is right around the corner. With the warmer temperatures come picnics in the park, backyard barbeques and family reunions. Are you tired of bringing the same old boring salad to every summer soiree but aren't really sure you've got what it takes to spice up your mom's traditional recipe? Kelsey Nixon's Kitchen Confidence is a great place to start.
Kelsey Nixon is a native of Northern Utah, who some may know from her stint on Food Network's The Next Food Network Star or her Cooking Channel show Kelsey's Essentials. Even if you aren't familiar with her from TV, her cookbook stands on its own merit. The instructions are clear and concise, and the photographs will inspire anyone to want to dig right in. The book is full of classic recipes like roast chicken, mac and cheese and chocolate chip cookies. But it takes what might otherwise be a dull rehashing of these tried-and-true recipes and encourages the cook to make them all their own—by experimenting with personal-favorite ingredients, local in-season produce, and new techniques.
The book is ideal for the novice home cook who might be a little timid in the kitchen. Experienced home cooks might find the advice elementary, but the recipes are so flavorful that even skilled cooks might find some new ways to increase their kitchen confidence.
Heidi Steed is the Events Assistant at Salt Lake City Public Library. To find Kitchen Confidence and similar books within the library's catalog, or for more info on The City Library's programs and services, visit slcpl.org.
Click here to enter Salt Lake magazine's contest for a copy of Kitchen Confidence.