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Our exhibition Miró: The Ladder of Escape is now open at Tate Modern.
Here you can see over 150 paintings, works on paper and sculptures, including, as you may have already read in the press, five of his large triptychs which have been brought together for the first time.
We are very excited about this exhibition - and look forward to hearing your comments. So please do post your messages on the Tate blog below. We look forward to hearing from you. Matthew Gale is head of displays at Tate Modern and co-curator of Joan Miró: The Ladder of Escape.
Joan Miró: The Ladder of Escape is at Tate Modern until 11 September.
Miró, I love you!!
Eis a real pinting!
Voce assim como Matisse, e por que não Picasso? e tbm Kandink,e poucos outros; Foram pessoas que souberam dar a uma obra de arte, a verdadeira Face da pintura imaginária, do lado lúdico da vida! I, am pinting too!!! I Love vcs all. Tanks
Whilst I loved Room 1 including The Farm and I have previously visited La Fondacion in Barcelona and Miro's workshop in Palma and enjoyed the experience, having seen this exhibition I do have growing reservations about Miro's art.
I was wondering whether the burnt canvases were the result of rage, his wife burning them during a fight or an inability to pay the heating bill!! Either way that is the sort of art where a cynic might think the lending institution might say "Oh yes do borrow them... in fact keep them as long as you like... in fact there is no need to give them back!"
Miro is someone whose drawings give the impression that he believed there was a sharp toothed monster living under his bed. But perhaps that is what he really did feel in a political sense.
I feel a growing sense of unease whenever I see art which has no skill underpinning it. When artists become so arrogant that a single black line suffices then something is seriously awry.I would like to see a general boycott of art where artists just "take the piss" as ultimately it will bring down the reputation of galleries who fail to make any critical judgment. Critical judgements are made all the time in publishing and on stage and screen.So why have galleries failed to take on that responsibility?
It took us 2.5 hours to get around Miro yesterday but by the end we really felt we'd achieved something! When I try to describe the exhibition as a whole, the word I come to is 'meaty' - we had the headsets and felt we became so immersed, in the politics, his personal development, demons, inspirations and joy. There are not enough words to describe each piece individually.
It's too hard to choose a favourite piece but his early work was fascinating. I think I could live with The Farm in my lounge for 25 years and everyday spot something new. The dog howling at the moon piece held all the charm of children's rhymes (the cow jumped over the moon) but juxtaposed with provocative darkness. The large pieces in the side rooms were incredibly calming and moving. And how I wish we could have seen The Barcelona Series when it was squashed onto the walls of a flat. What a deeply evocative site that must have been.
Thank you for an exceptional, eye-opening, rousing exhibition.
What was particularly interesting was the variety of work, from something semi-represntational semi-cubist to Pollock-esque splashes. More variety than expected, when I had heard Miro described as a "on-trick" pony.
To an extent, in later life he seemed to me the works could be described as derivative. Plain blue canvases - Rothko? Thrown paint - Pollock. And burnt painting - Jimi Hendrix at Monterey Festival??
But all brain food.
I thought the Miro exhibition was great! It's a very extensive collection and gives the visitor a good understanding of the political backdrop to the art as well as demonstrating how Miro's work developed over the years. I visited twice, the first time near the beginning of the exhibition and the second time towards the end. I have to say I got more out of my first visit as when I returned on Friday evening it was incredibly busy in the gallery. None the less, my friend and I had a very pleasant evening and the timing mean't we could also enjoy a glass of wine in the bar!
I was interested in how many people like myself had been to the Barcelona Museum and not been very impressed. The arrangement here seemed so much better and I found the commentary particularly useful because what really came across to me was Miro's sincerity. When an artist is that sincere about his work then what ever you think at first you have got to take it seriously and try to understand it, so in all a very be rewarding experience.
I have always loved Miro's work but this exhibition gave a wonderful insight into how he developed as an artist. Despite the many dark subtexts to some of the works, my main feeling was one of joy and mischievous humour which very often made me smile out loud as I walked around the gallery.
Probably the best exhibition I have seen at the Tate. It was well curated and was a fascinating voyage through the life, work and development of the artist. Each room offered new highlights. And though much of the work was familiar from photos, the web etc he is an artist whose work really needs to be seen in a gallery. I was especially impressed by the scale of the mural paintings, the breadth of the Barcelona series, and by the quality of the Constellations. My regret was seeing the exhibition just days before it closes as it is one that would repay further visits.
A very good exhibition that improves from one room to the next. It gives an excellent idea of Miro's art development year after year, not only in style, but also as a deep reflection of the historical and cultural situation that Spain was living through for such a long time. You sense how strong was the tie with his country and how much he loved it. From an artistic point of view my favourite rooms were the very last ones. Especially the tryptics are unique and set in a perfect space for a better enjoyment.
Second visit with a first time visitor .We enjoyed it but it was so busy with so many babies in buggies - it was very crowded & distracting....the yummy mummies seem to love it,I think it ruined it for my friend but I was lucky to have seen it the first week so quiet...
Es una buena exhibicion de la obra de Miro.
I loved the Miro Exhibition and hoped that it would be extended as many of my friends and relatives did not see it and I only saw it late so I couldn't enthuse them on time. I think the fact that both the exhibition and the commentaries were very much based on Miro's life and his attitudes to the political developments in Spain and worldwide, particularly the Spanish Civil War and the 36 years of mass repression that followed, made the paintings easier to understand and appreciate. It also explained the seeming contradiction between his internationalism and his love of Catalonia. Of course there were many paintings that have an inherent beauty and appeal even without understanding them. Women and bird in the moonlight is a case in point. The addition of his sculptures, which not many people have seen greatly enriched the exhibition. Thank you for putting it together. It was a once in a lifetime pleasure.
The Miro exhibition is wonderfull. What struck me most were the tryptics, especially The Blue series. The greatness of the pieces and the opposition with the three colourfull works gave me an insight in the genius of Joan Miro. The exposition ends with an explosion with the Fireworks. I was impressed.
we loved the exhibition, beautifully curated - refreshing to see works displayed chronologically and with the political background succintly explained
I just received the catalog. After seeing the exhibition last spring I was delighted that you are probing Miro's relationship to the intense political context in which he lived. Your exhibition is brilliant, subtle, and stunning. I will be doing a blog about it, now that I have the catalog. My recent book Art and Politics Now, Cultural Activism in a Time of Crisis begins with Antonio Tapies. If I had seen this exhibition before I could have elaborated on his relationship to Miro. Thank you.
The exhibition expanded enormously my very limited knowledge of Miro and was quite absorbing.
On my second visit I used the audio-guide and was surprised to find that images of "Fireworks" on the guide seem to represent a state of the paintings actually later than the one on the walls. On the left and area of darker grey appears as black on the guide. This could be due to photographic technicalities. On the right an area shown a black on the guide was either qhite or unpainted in the wall.
Can anybody enlighten me on this?
The siren that is "Morning Star" keeps calling me back to see it. And I do go back. Even managed to see the rest of the exhibition. Thank you Tate.
Unlike many of the commenters here, I didn't really enjoy the exhibition. (I attended it as a Member, I do not expect I would have paid otherwise to see it).
The only pieces which I found fascinating were the triptychs. Sadly the way they were set out made it difficult to really see them - both rooms had benches full of people, and so any possible vantage point blocked the views of others. The final triptych was much better, even if it didn't have a room of its own.
Overall, I found the exhibition to be dry and uninspiring. The same few days included visits to The Vorticists at Tate Britain and Tracey Emin's show at the Hayward. Both of these were much more enjoyable, focusing less on chronology and adding much more historial and contextual detail.
Loved it - I wasn't expecting it to be as good as Barcelona because of sheer volume of large paintings there but the number and variety of works displayed here left you thinking it was a really worthwhile visit. The audio commentary entranced my GCSE and A level student daughters and made the whole thing come alive. Just one thing but not exclusive to Miro why are there so few exhibition linked products and prints in the shop?
Visited the exhibition last Saturday and loved it - it was one of the best I've been to. I too found the display totally uplifting. Miro's work is joyful and brimming with life. Even though he does draw on some dark subjects, he deals with them in a way that ensures a sense of optimism. Thank you, Tate, for such a wonderful opportunity.
I do not know whether those who purchase a ticket on the day are allowed re-entry (and I have heard people in the past talking about 'doing a show' in 90 minutes because they have an art-history background), but I tend to find these Tate Modern exhibitions quite demanding, because they are so extensive and there is often almost too much to look at.
(I have seen some comments about the ticket-price: maybe the exhibitions will seem expensive if, apart from the availability of toilets (and they are not very obvious), one understands that the only time to look around is the two or three hours before needing lunch or dinner.)
If not, this is where Tate membership is a real benefit, because I am free to go off to have a coffee or something to eat, if I am getting fatigued and realize that I am no longer taking in what I am trying to look at. I can then go back into the exhibition once or twice more, or even leave the rest of it until another day.
However, in this case, apart from the Barcelona series - which I left to the end and only had time to spend a few seconds in front of each print - there was no one group of exhibits that represented a very significant amount of time needed to look at it properly. (I would say that the display-cases in the Gauguin show represent the other extreme.) Room 1 had been seen on another day, but I managed to look around yesterday in the five hours until 10.00 p.m. that I had available.
That, too, is a benefit of Friday and Saturday evenings, with the gallery thinning out towards closing time. Others have commented on the two rooms with two triptychs each (Rooms 10 and 12, although the fireworks triptych was displayed differently, and well), but it was only later that one could get a clear view of all three canvases, and I deliberately waited until past 9.30 p.m. to view them.
They were stunning, both pairs, and I will hope to see them again when the gallery is quiet, but I wondered whether they really needed a little more space to themselves, and the fact that they were back to back meant that a viewer standing away to take in one triptych as a whole, as I did, would inevitably (if there had been anyone there then) have been in the way of anyone wanting to see the other.
With an artist as prolific as Miró (and I had not been aware that he was working at his death until I saw the video, which was not in its normal place at the exit), the exhibition was inevitably selective, but it was a very good selection, not least for the Constellations series, and, again, the triptychs.
That said, including the burnt pictures but not having footage from the video that I saw displayed on a screen in Room 11, which could have showed the artist burning a canvas (and even stepping on it and leaving red footprints) was, I believe, a mistake: with the video where it is, not everyone would see it, and I consider it as of much more interpretative value to have something relevant to the creation of a series of works in the place where they are being shown.
Above all, I now appreciate that Miró related to series (and, although he is quoted as saying that two and two do not make four, he had some sort of personal mathematics that related one item in a series to the next), and also to sequence, so it was also unfortunate that the captioning in Room 7 did not more clearly draw attention to his request for the Constellations to be displayed in order. They were displayed in order, but the casual viewer would not obviously have known where to start, or (except from the date on the caption to each painting) that they were in any definite order.
Which takes me to my final few observations about the exhibition and how it was curated:
1. Unless I am much mistaken and misunderstood the footage, the curators of the exhibition themselves (shown, on the video, visiting Miró's studios, both of which he had used since 1959) confused the studios, and seemed to be saying that works created in one were the product of the other.
In any event, it would again have been helpful to understand the artist's working life to have had the history and views of the studios, and his way of working, set out in the gallery (not just references to them in the captions).
2. Inevitably, the captions to the paintings (as well as those for each room) tease out meanings, and make suggestions as to how work and life relate: the ones in this exhibition were generally suitably tentative, but, after a while, the proposition introduced by 'maybe' kept eliciting my quiet retort 'who says so?'. (What evidence is there for what the ladder imagery mean, I want to ask.)
On this level, not least when the video footage of Miró gave a very different impression of the genesis of the burnt canvases, and set his producing them in a different context, I sometimes felt misled by what was being suggested as to his motivation or meaning (Room 11, for example).
3. Finally, the fact that the chronology of his life was (as it usually is) outside the exhibition, but was essential reading to flesh out one's understanding of Spain and its history did not help. (I do not even recall a map of Spain for that matter, showing where Mont-roig and other significant places are, and not everyone has yet visited Barcelona.)
This was a particular problem where such help was most needed: I was being asked to understand the paintings from 1931 onwards against the background of what was happening, but I could not tell from what was presented to me when Franco actually gained power, or when the Spanish Civil War began and (how it) ended.
Details of that war as a whole, including German involvement and the anti-fascist movement, seemed to have been assumed to be common knowledge, which I doubt is true: information and images would have informed viewing the paintings greatly. The Phoney War was also referred to, but we were not even told (it was the anniversary on my visit) that Britain (and France) declared war on 3 September, or when Germany invaded France and The Low Countries.
Unfortunately, I end up thinking that I will have to look out texts on the civil war myself to understand better the times in which Miró was painting.
Anthony Davis
Copyright Belston Night Works 2011
I liked the exhibition very much. Miro's symbolic language seems accessible, not so difficult to read, but it doesn't lose its power because of this. There is something very moving about the way he aligns ideas, painterly expression and mastery, and his life choices - to stay open, to respond to events, to manifest his solidarity with his roots. It speaks of utter honesty, vulnerability and power at the same time. I look forward to reading the catalogue now!
Great exhibition and very well curated! I was there two times and wish I have enough time to go once again. What a life journey between his fist paintings and last works! Thank you!
This coherent and accessible representation of Miro's life in art has been effectively documented to disclose the social and political contexts in which the works were generated. Consequently, the exhibition as a whole (as well as the individual pieces contained therein) affords much pleasure and illumination. Thank you, Tate Modern!
Great show - particularly the last pieces of work - the triptych and the last room with the fireworks - so large and impressive and full of energy - especially when you consider Miro's age at the time of making - and the relationship of image to title makes them even more powerful. For me they were the best. Also reading of the relationship of the work to the political climate was good. Loved the long drawing - those beautiful clear lines. Was it all made it one go?
Enjoyed the film, except it was difficult to hear the conversations and I did think that the bit with the curators excitedly tracing the sites of making of some of the work by the paint marks and colours was a bit indulgent and unnecessary. And there could have been some more analysis/discussion of the individual pieces. Janette K
A fascinating exhibition, congratulations all round!
It was great to see Miro's early works and how he then developed his vision into a unique style which made sense to me even though, in isolation, some of his work is impenetrable (the triptych in Room 10).
Amazing that he was still creative and evolving even in his 80s.
An inspiration.
David R.
My definition of art is that it should speak to us. Tate's Miro display murmured, shouted, sobbed, argued and soothed. It was most absorbing. I was particularly struck by the large triptychs, which repaid many minutes of contemplation with an appreciation of their power.
I thought Miro's response to the political turmoil in Spain in the early 20th century had an ominous resonance, and topicality, with the chaos visited on our own lives and times now.
This exhibition was a rich and rewarding experience; yet another triumph for Tate.
My late husband and I were great lovers of Catalonia, ita art and folklore, and have loved Miro since first seeing his paintings on the street walls in Blanes, his gift to the town. I particularly love the early works, but really enjoy the colours of all his works. I loved this exhibition.
A wonderful exhibition, very well organized and explained. We may see, in the same room, paintings that are scatered in museums all over the world. The important thing is to adimre, feel and understand, and Tate's staff maged to make us understand Miró and his work.
The only thing I found strange is that there were no paintings from Reina Sofia Mesuem, in Madrid, which has so many Miró's. Maybe they did not lend the paintings?
An important exhibition. I don't often write about art but felt compelled to produce the following blog entry http://bit.ly/n3gfqS
Outstanding Exhibition,and a relevation.One of the Giants of Modernism.The Sheer beauty(A bit Vague i know) of his work seen in the flesh takes one's breath away.Tate Modern is a fabulous space.The works had enough space to breathe.I have always felt that if i was trying to convince friends about Modern Art,Miro would be one of the main exhibits for the defence.
My second visit yesterday - I am a Tate member and have found this ability to pop in and get a top up after a longer visit very useful.
I particiularly enjoyed the film playing outside the Miro - this explained a lot of the background - combining the personal and political background. With this in mind I viewed the Triptychs - particularly 'The Hope of a Condemned Man.' with renewed interest. Both my visits to the Miro exhibition have been enjoyable and informative.
Very good show but some of the bigger paintings needed a little re-stretching. (Of course, I don't mean the burnt canvases!.
Prof. John
This looks fantastic. Can you tell me if it will be touring and if it may come up to Edinburgh?
The exhibition was very well hung. The choise of exhibits was well considered & I enjoyed the show much more than I expected.
This was my second visit to the exhibition with another friend and dare I say it as pretty much an art appreciation novice I value my membership giving me that possibility to visit repeated times to gain more insight and understanding just with the viewings alone.
What astounds me is his constantly changing creative spirit right up to the end. Rather like Beethoven really. It just got better and deeper.
The historical parellels were interesting and engaging as the trauma did affect him and his work. However, though there is never enough space for the written summaries I would have liked to read more about his style and technique more than the political history.
However, that being said, thank you for bringing this collection together. Well worth while. And ultimately there was hope in the art.
Great exhibit. But, way too expensive, Thanks
I enjoyed the first room of the Miro exhibition but the rest was not for me. Although I did like the colour ful shoe. I canot connect to his later works at all.
Miro is not really my cup of tea - the early works were charming but the later ones did nothing for me at all. What on earth were the Triptychs all about? I think he was just conning us - and those who paid him for these "works"
John Lawrie
P.S.But maybe I'm just not clever enough to see what he meant!
This is a stunning show that provides a whole new perspective on Miro. His political context is intense. It has been suppressed in the era of modernism and the overemphasis on his early and late work. His work of the thirties and forties are the real revelation of this exhibition. Thank you.
I thought it was well curated and displayed with much thought given to the captions. I was surprised to discover that I preferred his earlier work, and was disappointed by his mural work from his stay in Palma. Whilst minimalism is my preferred method of articulation, I felt we could have benefitted from more information from Miro on his feelings of the wars.
Great exhibition. Made my heart beat faster with each room. But, way too expensive.
I found the exhibition quite overwhelming. I have seen quite a few Miro paintings in mixed exhibitions, but had no idea of the range of styles and the emotional power of so much of his work until I was able in this exhibition to follow his whole career. There is scarcely a picture or sculpture in the show that is less than a masterpiece.
The documentation on the walls next to the pictures was exceptionally full and helpful, though it would have been interesting to be told (in terms, perhaps, of dates) a little more about the direction of certain influences: the relationship to some late Kandinsky in some of the earlier rooms, the image of a screaming man or woman that relates so clearly to Picasso's 'Guernica' in a later painting, and so on.
Excellent exhibition thanks, really enjoyed it and particularly liked the narrative that explained the political dimension.
Miró is a real favourite. I've been to the Fondation in Barcelona and to his studio in Mallorca but learned more about Miró here. The journey through his life and times was most interesting. I thought the display wall outside the exhibition was excellent as a recap. This might be the best exhibition I've visited at Tate Modern (and not crowded on a Sunday morning). The triptychs were the most visually exciting part of this exhibition for me, and very well displayed. I loved the Constellation pictures... and the Barcelona print series.
Before visiting I only had a little knowledge of Miro's work and found the exhibition very moving. I am a fairly regular vistor to Catalunya and understood some of the history of the area especially during the civil war period and this exhibition helped expand my knowledge. The audio visual guide was a wonderful addition and made the experience even more memorable.
I was in London for a week from New York, and saw the ads for the Miro exhibit in the London Underground. Am very happy I took the time out to go. First of all the Tate Modern itself is very impressive. The exhibit really encompassed all the main periods of Miro's life. And you get the unexpected bonus of great views of London
I was expecting to find this exhibition difficult as I generally find surrealism one of the more challenging genres for someone with my critical and somewhat skeptical mindset.
However the exhibition won me over: the humanity of the man shone through in almost every piece and I loved the expressionist / post expressionist pieces that provided a context for the progression of his style or more accurately styles.
Although he is called and called himself a surrealist I would probably also use the word reductionist; an approach perhaps necessitated by the political environment in which he found himself.
Inevitably, then, he seemed often to paint and sculpt in code. What I loved about the exhibition was that it helps the visitor tune in to parts of this code without explicitly translating it for them.
In short, wonderful, surprusing and enervating. Thank you.
Probably one of the most powerful Miro exhibits I've seen so far. The gathering of the Constellations, the amazing Bleu I, II & III room make this event powerful and unique. So sad to think that very soon, many of those master pieces will be separated again, as their combination makes so much artistic sense.
Michael Graubart's responses are similar to my own and so well expressed, no point in reiterating. The scope of the exhibition provided such insight into the development of Miro's ideas and work in response to the whirl of world events which gripped Spain and Europe during his life. The notes for the exhibition were very well balanced between the biographical, personal, cultural, artistic and political. It seemed significant to be seeing his burnt canvas responses to the student protests of the the 60s as we are in deep discussion about how best to address the causes and consequences of the London Riots. Similarly I felt that revolutionary passion and the imminent overthrow of a brutal dictator resonated with Miro's compassionate response to brutality in his mural drawings and other works. I'm wondering where Libya's poets and artists are to be found and how they are speaking of their suffering. I was very impressed by the way the Gallery was hung, and as Judith Gross writes, Bleu I, II and III, made a powerful impression enabled by the set-apartness off the space provided. The day I went there was ample space to appreciate each painting and each room. I was struck by the way parents with small children were able to engage them in the works and how the children maintained concentration and curiosity.


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5 Years of Startups: What I Wish People Had Told Me
Backstory: I've been doing startups for the past 5 years. I've been in 4 startups, 2 as an employee and 2 I've founded. The 2 I've founded went through Y Combinator S12 and S14 batch.
[You can check out what I'm currently working on here]
1. Don't do it for the money unless you're shooting for billions
I don't think I've ever decided to do a startup just for the money but I'd be lying through my teeth if I told you that money wasn't a factor. I think because in the states it's a bit of a taboo to openly ever admit that you're doing something just for the money that many people lie to themselves about their actual inner ambitions as people may label you as a sellout or someone who has shallow ambitions. On the contrary though, I think it's perfectly alright to do something just for money as long as you can be honest with yourself.
However, if you're doing a startup just for the money, the unfortunate truth is that startups are a terrible way to make money. There are plenty of easier ways to make a million dollars than going through the hardships of founding a startup that will statistically likely fail.
Alternative routes such as working a decent paying job and investing it for 20 years will guarantee millions of dollars with higher certainty than 20 years of startups. During those 20 years, you'll probably end up working a lot less and being more mentally comfortable too. If that doesn't sound great to you and you're unwavering in your love for startups and technology, you can always just join an early stage startup or even a mid stage rocket ship of a company and make millions of dollars that way.
The only contradiction is if you're aiming to make billions of dollars then startups are actually a great path to billions, if not one of the only paths to a billion dollars. But if this is your goal, be honest with yourself and be sure that that's what you really, really want. Is your pursuit really money? Do you really want to become a billionaire? What would you even do with all of that money?
Again, I don't think money is a shallow pursuit by any means. I just don't think it's a good anchor for motivation while doing a startup because reality doesn't often times line up with expectation.
Once you find yourself in the deepest darkest hole of your startup and begin doing the mental calculations in your head on whether or not you should quit, you'll think about how much money you've lost, the opportunity cost, how much time and wasted energy, and if money was your only anchor, you'll probably quit.
2. It's going to be a lot harder than you think
People always say it's hard but I never quite personally believed it. When someone tells you something is hard, if you're the type of person that likes challenges, you'll likely tell yourself, "Pssh, I've been through a lot. It can't be that bad".
But it really is likely the hardest thing you'll ever attempt in your life.
For one, it's a huge toll on the psyche. It's like building up your morale and courage and then getting rejected over and over and over again.
As Peter Thiel points out, good startup ideas often look like really bad ideas. If it was a good idea, everyone would have been scrambling to do it. It's only a good idea in your eyes because you probably have market expertise or a vision that many other people don't have. For those that are uninformed, you just look crazy to them.
And that's the problem. You're going to look crazy. Not only to investors but to colleagues, to acquaintances and new people you meet, and most importantly to your friends and family. A lot of them won't understand what you're doing. Some might even think it's stupid and it'll be one of the most discouraging things you'll face.
Can you continue working on your startup when the closest people to you all think you're wasting your life on something that won't go anywhere? Can you continue working on your startup when your significant other suggests you should go back working a "regular job" so you guys can have a more stable life?
Startups can and will eat away at your life if you're not careful. It starts with just one late night, then two, then three then you're working late night on weekends, now you're working on vacations, then before you know it you haven't taken a vacation in two years. It doesn't always have to be like this but without careful introspection you will lose close friends, you will become more distant with your family. It will creep on you and if you let it, you'll probably be faced with some of the most impossible choices you've ever had to make in your life.
3. It's going to be a lot more rewarding than you think
On the positive side, as difficult as I've found startups to be, not many people have told me how positive and rewarding the experience will be either.
I believe that entrepreneurs are a particular type of people. Not in the sense that one has an engineering background and one with a marketing background, but I think there are very specific traits bring us together.
Entrepreneurs are curious and usually asks a lot questions. They're akin to that annoying kid that always raises their hand in school. They're also driven to where they're always trying to find ways to improve and optimize inefficient systems. They are the type of person that says, "if I had 2 rubber bands a pen, I could probably build a better XYZ than that hunk of junk".
They're obsessed to the point where the only things that occupies their minds sometimes is how to solve a particular problem. Sometimes it's difficult to get in contact with them or communicate with them because they're off in their own worlds.
They're rule breakers, ever teetering on the edge of what is legally and morally right. Sometimes it's scary to be associated with them because you don't know if you'll get in trouble as well.
I don't think entrepreneurs make the best friends. They often times can appear bizarre, eccentric, distant, uncaring, overly opinionated. I feel like if you were entrepreneurial in a sea of people who weren't, you would easily feel frustrated and crazy.
And I think that's exactly why if you felt like you had the calling to DO something; to create something and you took the leap of faith despite whatever logic telling you not to, you might find yourself in a place amongst people who also share grandiose delusions as you and the feeling that you belong and why the journey, despite how difficult it may be, might end up being worth it for the experience alone.
That was Y Combinator for me. Throughout school, I've always felt frustrated at "the man" for holding me down and with what I felt were to be set paths that I didn't particularly agree with. When I made the leap into this bizarre world of startups and entrepreneurship, you slowly begin to realize that no one really knows what they're doing either, we're all a little bit scared, and on the inside, all might be a bit a little crazy as well. For me, this has been the amazing experience of feeling like I'm not alone.
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BANGKOK — A television show is testing the boundaries of controversial laws protecting Thailand's monarchy, drawing a rebuke from the army chief and criticism from a government minister who ruled out changes to the country's draconian lese-majeste rules.
Thailand's 85-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej is often portrayed as an almost divine figure, but this view is hard to challenge when the world's toughest lese-majeste laws can make anything deemed an insult or a threat to the monarchy punishable by up to 15 years in jail.
State-owned Thai Public Broadcast Service (Thai PBS) broadcast a rare debate starting last week on the merits and misfires of the lese-majeste law, featuring a historian, a former foreign minister, a self-proclaimed "ultra-royalist" and an opponent of the monarchy.
Part of one episode in the week-long series covered the nature of public loyalty displayed towards the monarchy and whether it was genuine, something rarely questioned. Another episode showed a heated debate between the ultra-royalist and the critic on whether the lese-majeste laws should be amended.
Protests from ultra-royalists prompted the television station to delay airing the fifth and final episode on Friday. But it went out, unadvertised, on Monday evening.
General Prayuth Chan-ocha, chief of the army which is seen as a bastion of royal support and has a long record of intervention in politics, questioned whether the programme was appropriate given recent political conflict.
"The TV show and its contents are allowed by law but we should consider if it was appropriate. If you think Thailand and its monarchy and its laws are making you uncomfortable, then you should go live elsewhere," Prayuth told reporters.
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was toppled by the military in 2006, when he was accused of republican sympathies, which he denied. His sister, Yingluck, is prime minister and has refused to meddle with the lese-majeste laws, despite pressure from some in the pro-Thaksin "red shirt" movement.
Even though the king said in 2005 he should not be above criticism, the number of lese-majeste cases has mounted dramatically during the political turbulence that followed the 2006 coup against Thaksin.
A government minister reiterated on Wednesday the administration would not touch the law.
"I agree with what Prayuth said," Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobumrung told reporters. "The government doesn't agree with changing Thailand's laws protecting the monarchy."
The director of Thai PBS, Somchai Suwannaban, said the country needed an open debate on the law.
"The law protecting the monarchy is being debated underground. We need constructive public debate to preserve the monarchy as it is an essential part of Thai culture," he said.
The average jail term of 20 convictions under the law over the past year was eight years, according to the Office of the Judiciary.
In the latest case, a former magazine editor was jailed for 10 years after he was found guilty of publishing articles defaming the king.
But some analysts say the law could be counter-productive.
"One has to wonder, at what point the use of lese-majeste, intended to protect the institution of the monarchy, begins to work against the long-term interests of the monarchy," David Streckfuss, a Thai-based scholar who monitors lese-majeste laws, told a recent seminar on freedom of speech.
A parliamentary panel will decide on Wednesday whether to take up complaints against Thai PBS over the show. Police often feel obliged to investigate every complaint of lese-majeste, no matter how trivial, since not to do so might expose them to accusations of disrespect.
The king has spent the last three years in hospital being treated for ill health. Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn has yet to command the same popular support as his father, but journalists in Thailand raising the issue of the royal succession risk jail due to the law shielding the king, queen, crown prince or regent from criticism.
Additional reporting by Pracha Hariraksapitak.
Was Chalerm drunk again when he supported the army leader who knows everything about locking up people but cannot stop the Souther Violence? Or could the general count on the support of Chalerm just because he has a history of interfering with mass media?
General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Thai Army which is seen as a bastion of royal support has a long record of no balls, they are just a pack of Royal Lap Dogs. Live up to the times General and stop patronizing; you have reached your pinnacle of five stardom, give the commoner a chance to voice their opinion: Don't be an anachronism; donate one of your stars, you can't take it with you.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 86, is seen as a unifying figure in Thailand – It begs an answer to this question for whom? If he is truly a unifying figure – why does he support the lese-majesty law with his silence which means consent? This means he supports this anachronism, grandiose law because he is not a Constitutional Monarch but an Absolute Monarch – Admit it, and stop pretending to be the father of the nation.
The lese-majesty law is nothing more than the Crown, Armed Forces, Royal Cronies and Nuevo Rich way of keeping themselves in power at the expense of the ordinary Thais in the North, South, East and West with blessings of the King – for whom does the bells toll?


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Simple AM Receiver Project
A small, simple AM receiver project. This AM receiver can pick up medium wave stations in your area
This circuit can use general purpose transistors, and in this example there are 3 BC109C transistors. In this schematic and BOM there is a 200uH inductor and a trimmer 150-500pF capacitor, though these parts can be salvaged from an old AM radio, to preserve the directional nature of a tuning coil, and an adjustment knob (plate capacitor) that work well for radio reception.
The 120k resistor is for regenerative feedback between the Q2 NPN transistor and the input to the tank circuit. The value of this resistor is important to the performance of the entire circuit. In fact, it may be better to replace the fixed value with a variable resistor paired with a fixed resistor to adjust the oscillation and sensitivity of the circuit. All the connections in this circuit should be short to minimize interference.
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Historical Traveler Reviews Sydney House London
Stylish hotel in stylish neigborhood - will definitely return!
This is the first time I used Trip Advisor and I found it very helpful so I thought I would return the favor by writing a review.
I just stayed at the Sydney House Hotel for 4 nights whilst on vacation in London. Another reviewer captured it perfectly when he said that the hotel looks exactly like a Georgian building. You definitely look and feel like a local popping in at the door at number 11 on Sydney Street.
I booked my room via lastminute and got a good deal on a deluxe room for two. I've found traveling in London that often when you're traveling alone hotels like to give you a "single" or a room with two singles. My room at Sydney House had a very generous double bed which was wonderfully comfortable with excellent linens.
The hotel has a very clean and modern decor which I enjoyed a great deal. The hardwood floors in the room were immaculate. The spacisous bath included a full tub and great shower. The bath was super clean and included a great deal of glasswork which was spotless.
The room was a bit cramped to acommodate the bed, however, there was a chair and a built-in desk which was large enough to accomodate my laptop. High speed internet access was flawless and charged at reasonable rates (including hourly vs 24 fees).
I would say that the best feature of the hotel is it's location. I lived in London for 6 months last year and the Chelsea location is very stylish (if not a bit pricey). I was suprised to find this hotel was as reasonably priced as it is. This is a boutique hotel, not a chain hotel with excessive ammenities. However, the staff are extremely helpful and professional.
I did not enjoy the breakfast while I stayed at Syndey House so I cannot comment on the quality. I was generally leaving relatively early and got in very late at night. After hours, the front door is locked, however the night porter opened with 5 seconds of my ringing the doorbell.
I did enjoy the flat screen television in the room. The DVD player (in every room) can be used as a CD player and plays music via the speakers of the TV. The higher quality appliances were a nice touch. In addition, the room is equipped with an easy to use personal safe.
I only have two complaints of the hotel. My room was situated towards the rear of the building. When I returned late one night (e.g. past midnight) there was some noise from a pub close by. I'm used to this sort of thing living in a city but I think it might have been bothersome to someone a little more sensitive to sound.
My only other complaint was the hot water in the bathroom was a little difficult to regulate. One minute it was hot and then went cold. If I turned the dial a little bit it would always heat up quite a bit but it seemed a little finicky. This happened to me a few times while I was taking a shower. The bath on the other had was wonderful and consistent.
Location as I've mentioned is wonderful. The V&A museum is within walking distance. Also Kings Road shopping (high end) is very close by. I appreciated being close to a Marks & Spencers grocery and Waitrose grocery.
Given the exchange rate these days, I think the Sydney House Hotel was great value for a boutique small hotel in a great location for London. I would definitely stay there again whether on business or for pleasure. Hope this review helps.
What a fantastic place! I have been to London many times but have never enjoyed such hospitality. From check in onwards it was superb.
Spotless room wit a small terrace, most comfortable bed I slept in for years, sleek modern look with all facilities one could expect. All very attractive. And staff to match it. Friendly and super professional.
To top it all they will deliver an organic breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit to your room for under 10 pounds. I had to check whether it wasn't a mistake.
It was Chelsea after all.
I will definitely be back for more!!
Fabulous stay at Sydney House
I have just returned from a week long stay at Sidney House in Chelsea, and it just couldn't have been better!!! The staff were very helpful and friendly- from the front desk to the maid. The location is superb, and great dining is just around the corner. The room was spotless and contained everything you could need-except a clock, which seemed strange, but in no way compromised the joy of the modern room. Soft sheets, great mattress-and SIX pillows on the bed!!! You cannot go wrong with this hotel.
Cute little boutique hotel
Lovely little hotel in a perfect location. Very close to the Kings Road - lots of great stores and yummy restaurants nearby. Only complaint being the size of the room but it was definitely "small and cosy". I think the Room at the Top would have been better so perhaps we'll stay there next time!!
Great little find
Just returned from a visit to London where I stayed at the Sydney House. It's a small, homey property with modern amenities. The room was on the small size, but the bed was very comfy. The Internet connection worked flawlessly. The staff was extremely nice and very helpful. They serve food 24/7 both in your room or downstairs in the eatting area. The only issue I had is that you can't control the temperature in your room on your own, but the staff is more than willing to change it for you. It's a short walk to the So. Kensington Tube station. The bar/restaurant at the corner, PJ's is very good too. Would definitely stay there again.
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Kudos to the staff at Sydney House Chelsea Hotel!Lovely Redo-thank goodness for minimalistic decor(you won't find any chintz here) and HARD Wood floors.Great Bathrooms and rooms.I've stayed at other "Hip" hotels in London and to say that Sydney comes on top.We'll be back!
Small but Perfectly Formed
This is a really lovely, homely, stylish little hotel in South Kensington (3 mins walk from the tube station) - location is very handy for shopping on Fulham Road and the King's Road, for visiting the Museums (Albert & Victoria, Science Museum, Natural History Museum), and also for getting to all the main train stations on the Circle Line (Victoria, Charing Cross, Paddington, Blackfriars).
The room was a tad small but well thought out and designed so did not feel cramped. I really appreciated the comfy bed and plump pillows, the LCD TV, the power shower, the CD/DVD player (CDs and DVDs can be borrowed - for a fee - from reception). Broadband internet access was available so within 2 mins of arriving I was already surfing the internet on my laptop. Service was friendly and discreet, and on the whole the place was so quiet that I forgot I was in a hotel!
My only complaint would be that the electronic safe did not function, and there were no face cloths in the bathroom, but there are just niggly little things on which my mind did not linger.
I would definitely stay there again.
Almost Perfect
Very cleverly designed townhouse. Great room, bed, and amenities.
Just wish the service had more charm. Especially the chef, who was downright sullen.
Love for the first side !
I loved this cosy little place in Chelsea. Everything's just on the right place: in the room, in the bath, in the public areas. Extremely friendly and helpfull staff! And the location . . . unbeatable.
Little Gem
Lovely little hotel in a lovely part of Chelsea, most comfy bed I have slept in for years ! Nice touch with the LCD TV. Rare to find such a hotel for the ?100 paid that was 5 star standard, think small St Martins Lane.
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Playing at that level has been a long time coming for the 6-foot-2, 220 pound Charlotte native after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Brown had originally injured the knee in November of 2010 against Georgia Tech. As a result of the surgery in February of 2012, Brown was relegated to the sideline throughout last season.
"Being out was definitely tough, but I feel like I learned a lot about myself, and my teammates. I worked hard to be a good teammate, and to learn enough to where I could help coach them from the sidelines. I was used to being a leader on the field, and I feel like last year helped me see the other side as I was always working to keep spirits up, and help my guys succeed from the sideline."
When he wasn't a player-coach on Saturdays, Brown spent most of the Fall running through drills on the scout team. Certainly, that's a long way from playing in high level ACC games, but it was a necessary step in the recovery process.
"When you're running the scout team, there's not a lot of responsibility when it comes to hitting guys. It did allow me to really work on getting extra reps, and focusing on my fundamentals. The little things like footwork, keys, and understanding the different schemes - the things that make all the difference when you're ready to play."
"Around the fourth week last year, I was able to do limited reps, and as the season went along I had the ability to do more and more. Eventually, I got to the point where I could do everything live except for live tackle drills. The first day of Spring Practice was the first time I got to hit someone live."
Being out of live contact for more than a year was likely hard on Brown, but did it make things tougher for him to watch his teammates qualify for the post-season?
"You'd think so, and so did I, but I was really surprised. There were no mixed emotions at all for me. I was so proud of my teammates, and excited for them to do so well. That bowl games was amazing and great for everyone in the program. I would have loved to have been able to play, but it didn't matter in the grand scheme of things because I was there with my teammates."
But Duke wasn't able to beat Cincinnati in the Belk Bowl, and will start the 2013 season looking to not only return to a bowl, but also finish with a winning record. At least that's what the coaches and players are saying.
"What we learned last season was that we can compete with anyone. That's different than it was before. We feel that our goal should legitimately be to win the ACC and to make it to the Orange Bowl. Everyone here believes that completely."
In order to realize any of those lofty goals, Duke will need an improved season from the entire defensive unit - especially the front six in the Blue Devils' 4-2-5 scheme. Brown, for one, believes that's exactly what fans will see in 2013.
"We have a lot of experience on the defensive side of the ball. We didn't lose anyone from the defensive line, and we have some redshirts who can really play. So far this Spring I think our defensive line has looked really strong, and we have four linebackers behind them who have all started games. In the secondary we have some guys who haven't played yet, but who are really talented."
Brown's career totals include 128 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, four fumble recoveries, one caused fumble, three pass breakups and seven quarterback pressures. In addition, he is a two-time selection to the Academic All-ACC squad.


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$wgShowUpdatedMarker causes cross-wiki controversy
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$wgShowUpdatedMarker configuration variable was set to true for the English Wikipedia (server admin log). Over the next 48 hours, the wiki's Technical Village Pump doubled in size as users discussed whether or not using bold type for "unread" watchlist changes was a desirable addition to what is often an editor's single most visited page on the site.
Although the configuration variable merely allows for the styling of "unread" changes rather than forcing it, the default bold styling quickly proved unpopular among editors with large watchlists. (There was far less opposition to new users enjoying the styling, by comparison, and indeed many English Wikipedians already use the feature while visiting other Wikimedia wikis where they keep shorter watchlists.) The discomfort was mirrored by several users on the German Wikipedia, which experienced the same configuration change. Other groups of users on both sites posted to show their support for the change nonetheless.
Unlike many previous controversies, the watchlist formatting change was the result of a real local consensus, although questions are now being asked as to whether or not two dozen editors should be considered to have surpassed a requisite quorum for such changes. Other participants in this week's discussions have drawn attention to the divergence between the original community request (closed as in support of the change, despite no consensus on the correct formatting being reached) and the result (bold formatting for all). Consequently, no firm plan had been agreed among English Wikipedians as to how to respond when the configuration change was finally made, causing it to go bold by default, and then flick through alternative styles as editors tried to change the default to something more universally acceptable.
As of time of writing, the English Wikipedia had reverted to include styling for "unread" changes by default, though unlike before users are now able to "opt in" to show the changes in bold, italics or other styling by way of personal preference. As with other recent preference change debacles, it is unclear if there yet exist the technical means to set "what new editors will see" without affecting existing users, an issue at the heart of the current strife.
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- Wikimedia MediaWiki configuration files Gerrit-ified: Future updates to Wikimedia's own MediaWiki configuration files – that is to say, the files which govern the specific setup of each of the Wikimedia Foundation's hundreds of individual wikis – will now be processed via code review tool Gerrit, bringing them into the same code review framework as any changes to the underlying MediaWiki software which the wikis run on top of (wikitech-l mailing list). Previously, community-oriented developers could only suggest alterations to various settings (including namespace names and user rights groups), having to then wait for one of a small number of staff developers to effect those changes at a later date; now, all developers will be able to submit patchsets that can be reviewed and quickly and transparently pushed live by staff.
- MediaWiki library in possible license violation: MediaWiki developers are facing the possibility of having to write their own CSS "flipping" code from scratch after the licensing requirements of the standard "Janus" library they have relied on for the last 18 months had been found to be (potentially) incompatible with those of MediaWiki as a whole (wikitech-l mailing list). Janus, used for CSS flipping (the automated conversion of styles written by Western developers and optimised for left-to-right writing systems into their right-to-left equivalents), has been included with MediaWiki since August 2009 without legal challenge; consequently, developers such as Director of Platform Engineering Rob Lanphier have said they are confident that a mutually acceptable solution can be found. Such a solution is needed if MediaWiki developers are to avoid having to reimplement from the ground up the functionality currently provided by Janus under version 2 of the Apache License – an open source licence thought to be incompatible with MediaWiki's GPLv2 because of its more stringent "patent termination and indemnification provisions". The discussion mirrors a problem MediaWiki encountered early last year when another library was found upon belated review to include the extra licensing condition that it "be used for Good, not Evil", rendering it also legally incompatible with the GPL.
- translatewiki.net considering allowing OpenID logins: translatewiki.net, an externally-run MediaWiki-based wiki, is considering accepting logins not just via local registration and/or via Wikimedia SUL, but via OpenID, a mature system of centralised authentication designed to merge a user's many different website registrations into a single account authentication process. The result of the discussion will be of considerable interest to Wikimedians, and not only because translatewiki.net provides translations for the MediaWiki interface: the wiki has something of a trendsetting reputation, often being the first major wiki to try out so-called "bleeding edge" code before it hits Wikimedia wikis. As such, a successful implementation of OpenID on translatewiki.net could well be taken as an important sign that the technology is mature enough for consideration by Wikimedia developers.
- New Pages Feed tested on English Wikipedia: The prototype for a new New Pages Feed (formerly "New Page Triage"), designed as an alternative to Special:NewPages, has now been deployed on the English Wikipedia; currently semi-private, the feed will be tested for bugs ahead a full deployment some time before Wednesday, Oliver Keyes reported this week. He will be holding an office hours session on May 16 at 21:00 in #wikimedia-office connect to show it off, get feedback and plot future developments and he welcomes all those interested to attend, according to his regular newsletter. The successful deployment followed two unsuccessful attempts reported last week. Any questions can be directed to the talkpage for the project.
- DigiCert take on Wikimedia SSL certificate responsibility: Utah-based DigiCert has been hired "to secure [Wikimedia's] web and mobile properties": or in plainer English, to manage and maintain Wikimedia's portfolio of SSL certificates and to conduct related business. Such certificates form the backbone of secure online transactions (denoted to the user by the protocol
https:and an accompanying padlock, tick, or other graphic); crucially, DigiCert offered to manage SSL coverage of Wikimedia's many domains and subdomains in a more flexible manner than most other providers, allowing for new wikis to be created and enabled without prompting the appearance of security-related error messages. The exact cost of DigiCert management is unknown and apparently contractually prohibited from being disclosed; Director of Technical Operations CT Woo did however describe the arrangement (which replaces the procurement of SSL certificates on a more ad-hoc basis) as a "good deal".
- Two bots approved: 2 BRFAs were recently approved for use on the English Wikipedia:
- Hazard-Bot's 8th BRFA, updating links to userboxes in userspace because of the Userbox Migration;
- TPBot's 2nd BRFA, adding a "title" to format=inline on the {{coords}} template if it does not already exist on the page;
- At the time of writing, 14 BRFAs are active. As usual, community input is encouraged.
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- I actually liked the "bold unread watchlist items" idea, for the short time it was around. I looked through preferences, but I couldn't find an option to enable it. I read the village pump discussion, and is there any way to add it back on without adding code directly to a user page of mine? Also, were there other options besides bolding items (like italics, green stars, etc.)? David1217 (talk) 00:37, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
- WP:CUSTOMWATCH, the talkpage and an ongoing survive should be mentioned (linked at the talkpage)
- Oh and by the way: "May 16 at 21:00" - in which time zone? UTC? ^^ mabdul 00:41, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
- Good question, and not one I think I know the answer to. I would also assume UTC though. - Jarry1250 [Deliberation needed] 10:04, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
- I am a big fan of the bold unread watchlist feature and continuing to use it - copy my common.css into yours to re-enable it. Dcoetzee 06:44, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
- When you write something like "users are now able to 'opt in' to show the changes in bold, italics or other styling by way of personal preference", please indicate where in the preferences the setting may be found. --Guy Macon (talk) 07:27, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
- I wasn't using "preference" there in the technical sense, only to mean "choice". So basically, yeah, WP:CUSTOMWATCH. - Jarry1250 [Deliberation needed] 10:04, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
- Re AFT5 - this all appears to be old news. It's been deployed on articles since last year. Okeyes (WMF) (talk) 12:48, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
- Come to think of it, yes, I probably should have noticed that. Presumably I merely misunderstood what Mathew wrote, so until he can say for sure what angle he was going for, I'll remove the IB, which is posted below for transparency. - Jarry1250 [Deliberation needed] 13:57, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
- Version 5 of Article Feedback tool goes live to trial articles: Wikipedia:Article Feedback Tool/Version 5 has now been deployed selectively on certain pages (for example, Eduardo Saverin). This is for experimentation only, and the developers ask that editors not disable the tool from pages on which it is deployed. A special help page has also been recently created. Feedback collected by the latest version of the tool will then undergo analysis; metrics generated (such as signal-to-noise ratio and what aspects of a page users actually comment on, etc.) will then influence future design decisions ahead of a yet-to-be-scheduled broader rollout of the version.
- "the watchlist formatting change was the result of a real local consensus, although questions are now being asked as to whether or not two dozen editors should be considered to have surpassed a requisite quorum for such changes." — Yet another failure of clique decision-making under the blanket of "consensus" made in a political climate where "canvassing" is prohibited. The answer to such periodic failures is the implementation of democracy, which would involve vesting trusted editors to gain voting rights, centralization and publicity of decision-making, and actual counting of actual votes. Since Wikipedia's governance model is highly conservative and an almost textbook definition of inertia, the chances of such changes being made approach zero. But, just so y'all know, that is what needs to be done if such problems are to be fixed. Carrite (talk) 18:56, 15 May 2012 (UTC)
- No licensing problem with CSS Janus - MediaWiki is "GPLv2 or later," allowing licensees to comply with either GPL v2 or v3. So someone who wants to distribute the code (like Fedora) can comply by conforming to the terms of the Apache-compatible GPL v3. This means we don't have to explicitly move to GPLv3 only. Alternately, anyone who wants to comply only with GPL v2 can retain the option of excising the ASL code. We may explore the possibility of explicitly moving to the GPLv3 (or later) as a means of creating a little less confusing situation, but there's no license violation in our current use. See Bugzilla: 36747 -- RobLa-WMF (talk) 21:22, 16 May 2012 (UTC)
- Well yes, but the fact that MediaWiki is GPLv2+ (rather than simply GPLv2) is not widely advertised, and indeed the current MediaWiki download page describes how "MediaWiki is free software licensed under version 2 of the GNU General Public License" / the content of COPYING is the GPLv2. Clearly, if code within MediaWiki is not compatible with version 2, that needs to be widely advertised or reusers are naturally going to wander into the licensing trap here, which't isn't altogether fair on them. - Jarry1250 [Deliberation needed] 02:00, 17 May 2012 (UTC)
- If people have to remove CSSJanus to in order to distribute MediaWiki as GPL v2, perhaps we could provide instructions on how to do so without breaking anything? I might try this myself and write something on MediaWiki.org. Reach Out to the Truth 14:06, 17 May 2012 (UTC)
- Well yes, but the fact that MediaWiki is GPLv2+ (rather than simply GPLv2) is not widely advertised, and indeed the current MediaWiki download page describes how "MediaWiki is free software licensed under version 2 of the GNU General Public License" / the content of COPYING is the GPLv2. Clearly, if code within MediaWiki is not compatible with version 2, that needs to be widely advertised or reusers are naturally going to wander into the licensing trap here, which't isn't altogether fair on them. - Jarry1250 [Deliberation needed] 02:00, 17 May 2012 (UTC)


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Fontenot, Menard engagement plans are announced
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Menard of Crowley are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Claire of Lafayette, to Codey Lance Fontenot of Shreveport.
The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney LeJeune of Iota, and Mrs. Yvonne Menard and the late Mr. Rodney Menard of Crowley.
Ashley is a 2001 graduate of Northside Assembly of God School of Crowley and a 2005 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
The groom-to-be is the son of Mr. Roger Fontenot of Iota and Mrs. Lucinda Lopez of Jennings. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Fontenot of Jennings and Mrs. Loah Simar and the late Mr. Lloyd Simar of Evangeline.
Codey is a 2003 graduate of Iota High School and a 2007 graduate of Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge with a bachelor of science degree in biological sciences. Currently, he is attending LSU Medical School in Shreveport.
The couple will be wed during an afternoon ceremony to be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Crowley with Father Gary Schexnayder officiating.
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Grijalva, immigrant rights leaders discuss Supreme Court hearing
A vicious backhand to undocumented people, Arizona's SB1070 is a law that allows local police to detain and arrest anyone.
Phoenix mayor opposes discrimination against LGBT community
This development comes after a recent example of such prejudice, in which a lesbian couple was kicked out of a restaurant.
Golden Gods awards: Damien Echols, musicians speak out
These teenagers were vilified simply because they looked and dressed differently, and listened to heavy metal.
Civil rights activists force corporations to flee ALEC
An online petition campaign-gone-viral this week has triggered an exodus by giant corporations out of ALEC.
Thousands vow "no justice, no peace" at Sanford rally
Sadness for the Martin family and outrage that Zimmerman has still not been charged permeated the peaceful crowd.
Demonstrators to focus on mass transit as a civil right
The Occupy Wall Street movement and Amalgamated Transit Union jointly declared April 4 a National Day of Action for Jobs and Mass Transit and will demonstrate in 20 cities across the country.


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John Peeler: What if popular support for both major parties really did dry up? Then there really would be a chance for a sweeping reshuffle of American politics.
Dorothy Day, Pacifism, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki
Walkter Moss: Dorothy Day's opposition to warring against Japan and Nazi Germany does not mean she was unsympathetic to those who suffered from their aggression.
Mitch Daniels Is a Scab
Devin Griggs: His presidential hopes dashed by a "kinder, gentler" approach to hot-button social issues, Daniels has now joined the ranks of scab governors Scott Walker, Chris Christie, and Jan Brewer.
10 Lessons for Today's Unions from Labor's Militant History
Ann Robertson and Bill Leumer: As a first step, organized labor should organize massive demonstrations in major cities across the country on Labor Day to raise these demands. Working people strongly oppose these cuts and desperately want job-creation programs.
Countering the Republican Anti-Labor Campaign
John Peeler: Nationally, Democrats have been lukewarm at best in their defense of labor unions, but Republicans have been, and are increasingly, solidly opposed to unions.
Don't Discriminate
Steve Hochstadt: Ending discrimination will not be achieved through a new military policy nor by new laws. Such political acts reflect an evolving popular understanding that America can prosper by defending equality.
End the Silent Segregation in the U.S. Military
Tracy Emblem: Compare President Truman's proclamation of equal opportunity and treatment in the military to today's efforts to repeal the 1993 "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy imposed by Congress. This discriminatory practice is tantamount to silent segregation of gay and lesbian personnel and puts them at continued risk to lose their jobs and all of their benefits.
BP's Other Gifts to America—and to the World
Lawrence Wittner: At this point, we might well wonder if it was such a good idea to overthrow a democratic, secular nationalist like Mossadeq to preserve the profits of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (now renamed BP). Indeed, given the sordid record of BP and other giant oil companies, we might wonder why we tolerate them at all.
Health Care Reform School
For those who think lab fees, co-pays, out-of-network visits and such, along with unpayable pharmacy fees are just the way of business, think again. We're being scammed up the ying-yang.
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Charming crooner Harry Connick Jr. is bringing his act to Broadway this summer in a special limited engagement concert to be held at the Neil Simon Theatre from July 15-26. Connick Jr. previously appeared on Broadway in concert back in 1990 when he performed An Evening with Harry Connick Jr. and His Orchestra at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Since then, his involvement with the Great White Way has been as an actor (in the hit revival of The Pajama Game in 2006) and as a composer (for the ill-fated musical Thou Shalt Not).
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NEW YORK - For the 16th time this season, Ryne Sandberg assembled a lineup designed last winter to keep the Phillies competitive. No team in baseball has employed the same batting order as many times as Sandberg's familiar combination. That unit, after a 7-2 singles-fueled win over the Mets on Saturday, is 5-11.
"You look at our lineup on paper, and it's a great lineup," outfielder Marlon Byrd said. "For some reason, some years it just doesn't click. You get two guys hitting and the rest aren't hitting, or you get the rest of the guys hot and it's split up too much in the lineup. It was nice to put it all together tonight."


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Women fight back in Alchemist's 'Dracula'
Aaron Kopec's adaptation of "Dracula" - which bared its fangs at Alchemist Theatre on Thursday night, with Kopec also directing - begins slowly, in a Victorian drawing room. Two hours later, we end a wild ride by channeling "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
The Buffy in this production is Mina, and when Anna Figlesthaler embodies her in that first scene, she is dressed as a proper Victorian lady. But even as Mina listens to Jonathan (Randall T. Anderson) describe his upcoming Transylvanian journey, it's already apparent that there's more beneath this Mina's corset than meets the eye. »Read Full Article
Milwaukee designer Bree Rose puts blankets to good use
It's that time of the year when we're running for cover, huddling beneath the bright geometric shapes that have been knitted or crocheted by our matriarchs (and the occasional patriarch) and tucked into trunks and closets.
How great would it be if the blankets that keep us cozy on cold days could go with us out in to the world? Is there such a thing as comfy, cuddly couture? »Read Full Article
Downtown Milwaukee's Holiday Lights Festival lights up Thursday
Cue the cold weather. Now hit the lights. Downtown Milwaukee will flip the switch on the sparkly season Thursday evening for the opening night of the 15th annual Holiday Lights Festival.
The fun begins at 6 p.m. in Pere Marquette Park, as the night air fills with music by Spider George & the Web and the Tempters. Other entertainment includes dancing by Studio VIA and Danceworks, skits from the Milwaukee Rep and First Stage, ice sculpting by Art Below Zero and a visit from Santa. »Read Full Article
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Nominations for the 2008 Golden Nail Awards are due Feb. 11.
Established in 1982, the awards honor financial, in-kind and volunteer contributions to the fine arts in Amarillo and the Panhandle.
Individuals and organizations can be nominated.
The 2008 Golden Nail Awards Gala is set for April 11 in the Heritage Ballroom at the Amarillo Civic Center. Chuck and Melody Alexander will co-chair the event.
The event is sponsored by the arts committee of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce.
For information or to make nominations, call (806) 373-7800.
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Mexico drugs war: Inside Veracruz as conflict spreads deeper
19 October 2011 Last updated at 15:27 BST
Since Mexico's president launched his war on drugs five years ago, 45,000 people are estimated to have been killed.
The appalling violence is now spreading from the border areas deeper into the country, to previously safe cities like Veracruz.
Ian Pannell reports from Veracruz where he has been finding out what the government is doing to tackle the problem.


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City of Alexandria to Host 23rd Annual Alexandria Earth Day on April 30
Choose To Reuse -- Your Choices Matter
For Immediate Release: April 18, 2016
On Saturday, April 30, join the City of Alexandria for the 23rd Annual Alexandria Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration. This year's event is at a new location: the Lenny Harris Memorial Fields at Braddock Park, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave., adjacent to the George Washington Middle School. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. and will run until 2 p.m. Admission is free; food and beverages will be sold.
This family-friendly event includes the Sixth Annual Upcycling Showcase, featuring students from Alexandria City Public Schools who will show their upcycling creations based on the theme,"Choose to Reuse—Your Choices Matter."
Other activities include:
- "Tent Talks," featuring topics such as recycling in Alexandria; choosing native plants in Alexandria; oyster restoration; and live animal exhibits
- The Eighth Annual Ellen Pickering Award presentation
- Arbor Day Tree Planting
- Live animal exhibits
- Live music by local artists
- Environmental education exhibitors and plant giveaways
For a complete list of activities, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Earthday.
Alexandria Earth Day is based on the need to promote education and lead us all to a green and sustainable future, in keeping with the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria Initiative. The Alexandria Earth Day Committee has committed to making this event a zero-waste and carbon neutral.
The public is encouraged to take public transit, walk or bike to the event.
- Bicyclists may visit alexandriava.gov/Localmotion for the City's Bikeways Map, which features the City's best on-street and off-road bikeways.
- For DASH bus route and schedule information, call 703.370.DASH or visit www.dashbus.com.
- For Metrorail and Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit www.wmata.com.
This year, DASH will be offering free rides for the event on the DASH AT8 bus from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 30. Visit alexandriava.gov/Earthday for a printable pass to ride DASH to the event.
Parking is available in the George Washington Middle School parking lot, adjacent to the Lenny Harris Memorial Fields.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be relocated to the George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Avenue.
For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Earthday or call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592.
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Established in 1970 by the Alexandria City Council under Chapter 4, Article M, of the City Code, the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) advises and makes recommendations to the City Council and, where appropriate, to the Planning Commission and City Manager, on matters relating to the following:
- Clean air
- Land use
- Noise pollution and abatement
- Pesticides, herbicides and contaminants
- Solid waste
- Water quality and supply
- Other matters referred to the EPC by the City and citizens
- Other topics relating to the conservation and protection of Alexandria's environment
The EPC consists of 13 members, including five members from the field of environmental sciences, five citizen-at-large members, one member from the field of urban planning, one member representing the business community and one member with experience in Federal or state environmental statues, regulations, and procedures. The Commission is supported by the City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES), Office of Environmental Quality.
List of Members
Natasha Garcia Andersen (Earth Day Chair, Field of Environmental Science)
Scott Barstow (Citizen)
Susan Gitlin (Vice-Chair, Citizen)
Geoffrey Goode (Citizen)
John Irizarry (Field of Environmental Science)
James Kapsis (Chair, Citizen)
Aaron Karty (Field of Environmental Science)
Jessica Lassetter (Urban Planning)
Stephen Milone (Citizen)
Tyler Orton (Secretary, Citizen)
Carolyn Schroeder (Field of Environmental Science)
Kyle Winslow (Citizen Member)
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FY2016 EPC Calendar: July 2015 - June 2016
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March 21, 2016 - Regular Meeting
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December 21, 2015 - Regular Meeting
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October 5, 2015 - Work Session
September 28, 2015 - Regular Meeting
September 14, 2015 - Work Session - Agenda
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Beginning in spring 2007, the City of Alexandria partnered with Virginia Tech's Department of Urban Affairs and Planning (UAP) to design and facilitate a new, strategic collaborative planning process, called Eco-City Alexandria, to create an Eco-City Charter and Environmental Action Plan to guide Alexandria toward sustainability.
For more information regarding Eco-City Alexandria please visit: alexandriava.gov/Eco-City or ecocity.ncr.vt.edu or email email@example.com
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- Eco-City Progress Report & Key Environmental Indicators
- EPC Letters and Memos to City Council
- CSO Long Term Control Plan - May 4, 2016
- Old Town North Small Area Plan Eco-District Concept - April 26, 2016
- Urban Forestry Work Group - April 18, 2016
- Budget Letter - December 23, 2015
- Sustainability Coordinator Position - November 17, 2015
- Eco-City Alexandria Background information & List of Relevant Websites on City's Plans, Programs and Policies
- Eco-City Charter - Alexandria's Vision to Progressing towards Sustainability
- Environmental Action Plan 2030 - Specific Actions to Fulfill the Vision of the Eco-City Charter
- Virginia Tech Eco-City Web Site
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