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Behind the Scenes Series: "The Wall"
Every Astros game, you can always count on the manual scoreboard to keep you informed on the scores of other games. This is especially important during this time of season when several teams are in the hunt for the Postseason. For the latest post in our "Behind the Scenes" series, we decided to give you a look into the team that manages the Astros Manual Scoreboard, known affectionately to them as "The Wall".
We spoke with David Schoen, one of the scoreboard operators, to get better insight into what goes into managing the manual scoreboard:
How did you get this position?
I was retiring from teaching as a Band Director and a colleague that I taught with thought it would be a great retirement job for me. Her husband, who has been with the scoreboard production department since the Astrodome days, put me in contact with the Astros for an interview and the rest is history.
Do you have a nickname for the scoreboard?
Over the years it's probably had different nicknames, but to me, it's "The Wall". There is only one way in, and there is only one way out.
How do you prepare for the games?
All parts of the operation are fun, unique and historical. It takes about an hour to move all the team names around and set out the pitcher numbers at the start of each new home stand. And then after each game we move some teams around and change the starting pitchers' numbers. We move some games from one level to the other to make the management of the games smoother.
What is the hardest part of your job?
The body does get a bit tired after spending five hours going up and down the stairs and bending to change nine plus numbers for about 30 teams each evening. But it is fun for people of all ages. There have been lots of people that have worked in this manual scoreboard over the years and a few that worked the manual scoreboard at the Astrodome.
How do you keep track of where each team is positioned on the scoreboard?
When you see the team name on the outside of the board, there is a second nameplate behind it facing inwards. As with the numbers, they are solid green on one side and have a number on the other side. Our numbers go from 0-9. We also have some number plates that go from 10 to 20 in case a team hits double digits in one inning. We have used an 11 or 12 a couple of times this season.
How do you keep track of what's going on in other games while behind the scoreboard so you can update accordingly?
We mainly use a laptop we have that is hooked up to the internet but also use iPads hooked up to the stadium's Wi-Fi. We go to several sites like MLB.com and use the MLB At Bat app to look up inning-by-inning box scores. We also use our phones later in the game for quick reference to keep up with constant changes.
Is it completely dark back there?
There are some shaded fluorescent lights on the upper level of the scoreboard so it's not too bad.
Have you ever had a ball go into the scoreboard?
I have not personally but some others have had number plates broken by a ball in play and the plastic material shattered and flew around inside the scoreboard. It is loud when the baseballs bounce off the numbers and metal sections during the game, but that is part of the mystique and fun.
Do you also have the Astros game streaming on a TV?
We do not have a TV or monitor in The Wall. Our view of the game is through the half dollar size finger holes in the number that are meant for changing the numbers. The neat part of not being able to constantly watch what is going on is that you get to hear all the sounds of the ballpark and the crowd. You can tell if it's a foul ball, a double play or three seconds from being a home run. You can also tell when there are great defensive plays being made by our team or the visitors.
How many levels are in The Wall?
There are two levels. There are four rows of games that are at field level. There are also four rows of games on the second level. The second level is a metal grating that goes all the way from the left edge of the scoreboard to the far right.
Have you had any celebrity guests come visit behind the wall?
We do get quite a few visiting pitchers who come up to get a unique perspective of the field and the game. It is fun to watch them come up to the second level to see the scoreboard and realize there is not much headroom on that level. The cement above our heads is the bottom of the Crawford Boxes. A lot of the pitchers are well above 6 feet tall so they are taken back a little at how low the ceiling is up there.
Are there any autographs of visiting players or celebrities anywhere behind the wall (like at Fenway Park)?
The back wall on the second level is starting to get quite a few player autographs. We have a permanent marker ready for when any ball players wander up and we ask them if they would like to sign the wall. It is nowhere close to Fenway yet, but it's exciting to watch the number of signatures increase.
Thanks so much for the great insight, David! Here's a quick look at some of the action that goes on during a game:
Behind the Scenes Series: Bobby Dynamite
You see him at every ballgame. You've probably wondered who he is and how you could get that job. In our second post in our "Behind the Scenes" series, we're going to give you a glimpse into the life and legacy of Bobby Dynamite, known affectionately as the Astros Train Guy!
Bobby Dynamite (real name: Bobby Vasquez) first started at the Astros as a tours intern in 2001. Funny enough, Bobby wasn't the original train conductor. That honor lies with Astros Director of Guest Services Michael Kenny, who was the train conductor in the Astros inaugural season at Minute Maid Park in 2000 when he was the Tours Manager. Bobby grabbed his conductor's hat and overalls right before the 2001 season and has been there ever since.
Bobby's claim to fame came in 2005 when he mimicked a dance scene from the movie Napoleon Dynamite. "We decided to go for it one Sunday and the crowd reaction was incredible. I got a standing ovation from our fans. We decided to stick with it and our ballpark entertainment staff called the routine Bobby Dynamite. That name has stuck with me ever since."
We sat down with Bobby for some hard-hitting questions:
1. How does the train work and how fast does it go?
It's a huge electric train. It was custom made for Minute Maid Park by Unisystems out of Minnesota. I control all the bells, whistles and movements and it runs at a steady 2.75 miles an hour.
2. Who is the coolest visitor you have ever had visit the train?
Mario Williams, who was the first pick of the 2006 NFL Draft.
3. Rumor has it that you are afraid of heights? Are you, and if so, how does that work with your position?
I'm deathly afraid of heights. I just get over it when I'm on the train because I love being there so much.
4. Have you ever tried to grab a fake orange out of the back of the train when you've been hungry in an extra-innings game?
They're fake? Just kidding.
5. Have you ever been hit by a ball?
Yes. Last year, a couple of Astros hit the train with homerun balls. Several years ago Rickie Weeks, then of the Milwaukee Brewers, hit a home run off my arm. I tried to catch it but missed.
6. Do you keep track of home run balls up there? If so, how difficult is it?
Yes, I keep track of them. It's not that hard. I keep the homerun baseballs separated so that the right ball goes to where it's supposed to go. Sometimes the player wants the homerun ball back. Sometimes Astros Authentics wants it back. If it was hit by the opposing team, I also do my best to offer it back to the player who hit it. You never know when it's a milestone home run or if it was a special hit for a friend or family member
7. What's it like being a Houston celebrity?
I'm not a celebrity. I'm just a life-long Astros fan that got really lucky. I can't say that when I was a kid, this is what I wanted to do when I grew up because this train and the ballpark did not exist at that time.
8. Anything else you'd like us to know?
I love what I do. I love that I get to do it. The Astros are my ride or die team. They have been my whole life. It's extremely humbling when fans ask to take a picture with me or sign an autograph because I'm one of them. I'm a fan. I'm very thankful that the fans have supported me as much as they have. It's the coolest thing in the world to have kids come up and tell me that they want to be me when they grow up. It makes me work harder and cheer louder when I'm up there because I'm living a kid's dream. When you see me up there yelling and trying to pump up the crowd, that's all real emotion.
Thank you so much Bobby for letting us learn about what goes into being Bobby Dynamite the Astros Train Guy! We can't wait to see you even more at every home game at Minute Maid Park.
We know Bobby has the best view in the ballpark so we wanted to give you a sneak peek! Check out this footage from the train during the walk off win on July 10, 2016.
Behind the Scenes Series: Astros Grounds Crew
Ever wonder what kind of work goes on behind the scenes at Minute Maid Park? We are going to give you a glimpse into the roles of some of the people who make the Astros experience one of the best in baseball.
For the first post of our "Behind the Scenes" series, we're going to take a peek into the work of the Astros grounds crew.
Every morning at 9AM, the Astros grounds crew starts to prepare the field for the game that night. All of the critical field maintenance (mowing, infield dirt work, mound and home plate work) is performed in the morning, and by early afternoon, it's time to set up batting practice.
Willie Berry, a grounds crew member who has been with the Astros for over 40 years, works all day on the mound. It is an exacting process to keep the mound within MLB specification, and Willie and the grounds crew keep after them on a constant basis.
We caught up with Dan Bergstrom, Senior Director of Major League Field Operations at the Astros, for some questions:
- Who decides the pattern on the field and what motivates it?
We keep our mowing patterns simple (straight lines only, no artwork) in Houston to limit the stresses to our grass by the mowers due to our challenge of trying to grow the grass indoors with limited sunlight. We minimize the time our mowers are on the field. We also keep our mowing patterns lined up with our fielders so the grass does not cause the ball to hop or move side-to-side as it rolls towards a player.
- Do players have patterns that they prefer over others?
They prefer the ball rolls and bounces 'true', in a fashion that each hop can be expected. If a mowing pattern moves the ball around, the players or coaches will speak up and request a change.
- What was your most challenging day on the job?
I remember a day a few years back we were surprised by an unexpected pop-up thunderstorm on a game day morning with the roof open. The infield dirt was under water and we only had a couple of hours to recover before batting practice. We pumped the water off the infield and somehow dried the top of the clay enough to play, even with the roof closed and with no sunlight to help us dry.
- How is Minute Maid Park different than other parks?
You mean aside from our amazing fans??? Of course our field dimensions and fan amenities are unique. Our retractable roof is a very valuable asset which offers great benefits to our fans and players in the summer heat. Our turfgrass (Seashore Paspalum) is very unique and other teams are beginning to follow our lead on that.
- What's the oddest player request you've gotten?
We are rarely surprised! We did have one player in the past who loved the dirt very wet at game time, so wet in fact, that it was mud and nearly impossible for the grounds crew to drag smooth in the 3rd and 6th
- What do you think is the future of baseball fields?
The sports turf industry continues to grow and improve at an amazing rate. We've seen advances in artificial lighting sources for natural grass (we use this in Houston), and we've seen great advances in the quality of sod grown for athletic fields. We are now able to install sod that can be ready to play very quickly. Repairing fields took weeks to months in the past, now we can repair a field in days if the planning is on point. The science of infield dirt continues to grow each year.
Thanks, Dan, for giving us a sneak peek into what goes into preparing the field.
We strapped a GoPro to the front of an aerator (a machine that systematically pokes small holes in the grass to allow oxygen to more readily reach the roots) to give a quick view into one of the many steps that goes into maintaining the field at Minute Maid Park.
Opening Day Flag Holding Sweepstakes
In preparation for Opening Day 2016, the Astros held a competition to give fans the opportunity to hold the American flag during the Opening Day pregame ceremonies.
The response was tremendous. Check out a few of the hundreds of submissions:
Five people were selected to hold the flag along with a guest. The remainder of the flag was held by Astros special guests and active military members.
Sandy Ballard and her son Brandon were two of the winners and wanted to share their incredible story.
"I saw a Facebook post on the Astros page and I entered a contest. I said I'd love to be a part of this spectacular event and also to be able to say thank you to those who are here who have served their country. Being able to hold the flag would be really cool and I love having the chance to tell those who have served Thank You." –Elizabeth Smith
Thank you to everybody who submitted an entry and most importantly, thank you to everybody who has served our country!
Orbit's Recap of Spring Training
Special Guest Post from Orbit!
Spring Training 2016 is officially in the books and we had a BLAST! From meeting celebrities, visiting Mexico City, seeing old friends, and even making a few new ones, this last year in Kissimmee couldn't have been more fun.
Here are a few of my favorite highlights:
Thanks to everybody who came down for Spring Training. We hope to see you all at the Astros Home Opener on April 11th. GO ASTROS!
WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Kickoff!
Houston, we have liftoff! The official Houston chapter of WISE, Women in Sports and Events, kicked off on February 29th with 175 guests gathering at Minute Maid Park! Among the guests were the Presidents of our founding partners the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans, Houston Dynamo, and the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority.
The event featured networking and a live question and answer session with some very special guests. KHOU Meteorologist Chita Johnson emceed the panel of speakers including Astros President of Business Operations Reid Ryan, Texans President Jamey Rootes, Dynamo President Chris Canetti, Rockets CEO Tad Brown, and CEO of the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority, Janis Burke. Attendees even had chance to take photos with their favorite Houston Mascots!
WISE is the leading voice and resource for professional women in the business of sports. The organization provides information about issues, challenges and opportunities impacting all stages of their careers—from entry level to senior management and those in between.
"We are thrilled to bring this organization to Houston and provide resources for women in the sports and events industries. Through mentorships and networking, WISE will truly be valuable in providing insights and connections that will help support and enhance career growth." – Christie Feliz, Director of Promotions and Marketing at the Astros (VP WISE Houston Board)
WISE Houston provides programming and valuable networking opportunities to help carry out WISE's mission at a local level, and works with the WISE National Board to deliver initiatives such as the WISE Within Mentor Program.
"I thought this event was a great chance to interact with my colleagues at other teams and meet other sports and event professionals from around the city." – Adrienne Saxe, Sr. Community Development Manager at the Texans
For more information and to join this fantastic organization, please visit WiseHou.org.
Highlights from 2016 Astros Caravan and FanFest
Each January, as we come back from the holidays and start to look forward to spring, it's time to start thinking Astros baseball. And what better way to kick off the excitement of the upcoming season than with the annual Astros Caravan and Astros FanFest? This annual celebration starts with a day of service in the Houston area and concludes with Astros FanFest at Minute Maid Park. During this special week, Astros players and fans gather for a chance to meet their favorite players and participate in Astros fun.
The 2016 Astros Caravan presented by Academy Sports & Outdoors featured Astros players, the Coca-Cola Shooting Stars, Orbit and team staff traveling to interact with our loyal fans throughout the state. This year's Astros Caravan visited the great cities of Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Galveston and areas around Houston including The Woodlands, Pasadena and Katy. Highlights from the week included a special trip to NASA, visits to local schools, serving food at Chick-Fil-A and Whataburger, interacting with fans at autograph sessions at Academy locations, and participating in our brand new Caravan Jams! To see more photos from the 2016 Astros Caravan, please visit Astros.com/Caravan.
Following Astros Caravan, Astros fans gathered together for a one-of-a-kind event at Minute Maid Park to meet their favorite players and participate in a fun-filled day at Astros FanFest. This year's Astros FanFest on January 23 brought a record crowd of over 11,000 fans. Despite the chilly weather (hey it's Houston, we get cold easily!), fans flocked to Minute Maid Park to support their favorite team and celebrate the upcoming season. Fans took batting practice in the cages with Colby Rasmus, met mini-horses at the petting zoo in the Plaza, threw in the bullpen with Collin McHugh, took selfies with Orbit as part of the Selfie Scavenger Hunt, and even played ping pong with Jose Altuve!
Here's a review of the highlights of Astros FanFest:
Fans of all ages could create custom Astros Baseball cards in a new feature also presented by The Smile Generation.
The free FanForum sessions throughout the day in the Diamond Club included the highly anticipated reveal of the new 2016 Astros alternate jersey and cap to be worn during Spring Training and Sunday home games.
Thanks to everybody who came out for the 2016 Astros Caravan and Astros FanFest. We can't wait to see you here at Minute Maid Park for the Astros Home Opener on April 11th against the Royals!
The Annual Sunshine Kids Holiday Party
Craig Biggio's name will always be linked with two organizations – the Houston Astros and the Sunshine Kids. What's the Sunshine Kids? It's a wonderful nonprofit dedicated to helping children with cancer. The organization provides a variety of events and programs across the country, free of charge, to kids who are battling cancer. Biggio has supported The Sunshine Kids since the early days of his Hall of Fame career with the Astros and continues as a spokesman for the organization today.
Throughout the baseball season, the Astros host Sunshine Kids and their families for several meet-and-greets with players, volunteer at hospitals in Houston and after the season, Craig and his wife Patty host an annual baseball party on the field at Minute Maid Park.
Each year during the holiday season, Sunshine Kids and their families come to the Children's Museum of Houston for the Annual Sunshine Kids Holiday Party. On December 11, the tradition continued with hundreds of Sunshine Kids joining the Biggios, Astros volunteers, the Astros' mascot Orbit and Olaf from Frozen for a great night of arts and crafts, visits with Santa and the chance to explore the Children's Museum.
The night gives the kids a chance to enjoy the holiday season and also provides the Biggio family with another opportunity to give back. Craig's wife Patty and two of their children, Conor and Quinn, joined the celebration.
"My dad's been a part of this basically since he started playing," Conor said. "It's part of our family. This is such an awesome event seeing all of these kids having fun and loving life."
Astros Announce 2016 Regular Season Schedule
Today the Astros and MLB released the 2016 regular season schedule. The Astros will open the 2016 season at Yankee Stadium on April 4, 2016 and host the Royals for our home opener one week later on April 11. The 2016 schedule features interleague play against the team's former NL Central rivals including visits to Minute Maid Park by the Cubs and Cardinals. Full press release below:
HOUSTON, TX — The Astros will begin the 2016 season on April 4 vs. the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, marking the first time Houston has ever opened a season on the road vs. the Bronx Bombers. Major League Baseball announced the Master schedule for 2016 today.
The 2016 season will mark the second time in three seasons that the Astros have opened a season vs. the Yankees, with the first coming on April 1, 2014 at Minute Maid Park (6-2 Astros win).
The Astros 2016 Home Opener will be on April 11 vs. the Kansas City Royals, who currently have the best record in the American League.
Interleague play will be another highlight from the 2016 schedule as the Astros will take on their former rivals from the N.L. Central Division. The Cincinnati Reds (June 17-19) Chicago Cubs (Sept. 9-11) and St. Louis Cardinals (Aug. 16-17) all will return to Minute Maid Park for the first time since 2013. The Astros will also take on the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates on the road in 2016.
As in past years, the Astros will face off vs. their in-state rivals, the Texas Rangers, 19 times in 2016 as the battle for the Silver Boot continues. The first of three home series vs. the Rangers is scheduled for the weekend of May 20-22. The other two three-game sets at Minute Maid Park will be August 5-7 and Sept. 12-14. The Los Angeles Angels will visit Houston three times as well for a total of 10 games (June 20-22, July 22-24 and Sept. 22-25).
Additional highlights from the 2016 schedule include home matchups vs. the Boston Red Sox (April 22-24), Yankees (July 25-27) and Toronto Blue Jays (August 1-4).
Season Tickets, Group Tickets, and Individual Game Suite Rentals are on-sale now for the 2016 season. The purchase of 2016 Full Season Tickets also guarantees access to 2015 Postseason ticket options. Fans can purchase tickets by calling the Astros ticket sales office at 1-800-Astros2 or by visiting http://www.astros.com.
As always, the Astros 2016 schedule will be filled with several promotional events and popular giveaway items. Please note that information pertaining to the on-sale dates for 2016 Astros individual tickets will be announced at a later time.


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Probably not - after about 6/7 chapters in I figured I saw how it was going to turn out. But I hoped it was a distraction, the ending would hardly be that obvious?! Alas - it was...!
However the book has a good pace, interesting premise and naration is good - however some of the voices are not great.
"More meh"
HAL (of 2001 infamy) meets the 21st century financial markets. Takes over. Makes billions. Destroys lives. Kills people with elevators. Crashes planes and the stock market. All in 24 hours. Then the book ends.
I wish Audible would provide a better product. I continually have to go back and try to find my place to listen. Audible apparently disables the ability to burn a book to even one disk so I can listen to it. The iPod just doesn't do well on audiobooks (probably unless you buy them from Apple). It is impossible to get a book burned to CD so I can listen to it and it never plays right on the iPod.
"Worth listening to."
This is worth listening to. I did need to follow it closer than I do some books, but I felt it ws worth the listen. It passed the time well!
"Fun and Interesting Book ---"
I bought this audiobook after hearing an interview with the author on NPR. The world of finance is not something I am at all familiar with but I found the premise of the book interesting and it did not disappoint. Though I think the 'reveal' was obvious and there were a few lose ends that frustrated me (like the storyline with the Darwin book) I still loved this book. Found the setting, the characters, and the story line different and compelling. The performance was EXCELLENT! Overall just a fun and hard to 'put down' book. I was really sad when it ended!
"Its ok, but nothing to write home about"
Robert Harris is a great writer and he is talented. The idea behind this book is just not that great...that's pretty much it.
The story was just weak and really didn't have enough a foundation to carry it along. The fact that he was able to get so much out of a bland premise is a testament to his skill as a writer nonetheless.
Both Hoffman and Inspector LeClaire were my favorite characters as performed by Christian Rodska. He was amazing! His unique and diverse voicing for each character really helped to make this somewhat weak story, more tolerable. He gets 5 stars!
Sure. It was entertaining at some level and not a complete disappointment.
Lover of pager turners and characters I can care about.
"Bonfire of the Vanities meets HAL."
Best Harris ever. I love Robert Harris, but this book was the most fast moving and suspenseful of the books by him that I have read. I really enjoyed the character development.


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At the conceptual heart of the encyclical "Laudato Si'" lies the term integral ecology. Widely used in contemporary environmentalist circles, the term's meaning is often hazy. Conceptual clarification could indicate the distinctive version of integral ecology the pope is defending.
Some scientists conceive integral ecology as a multidisciplinary study of environmental entities. A salt lake, for example, could be studied simultaneously from geological, biological and economic perspectives. Some economists use the phrase to insist that environmental issues cannot be divorced from questions of production and consumption. Some philosophers defend integral ecology as a new form of naturalism: that human activity is wholly inscribed within material nature.
The term also has a distinctive Catholic echo. In "Populorum Progressio" (1967), Pope Paul VI championed integral development. This kind of development would promote the economic progress of humanity, but it would do so within a broader framework of the moral and religious maturation of the human person. In the 1940s Jacques Maritain expounded the theory of integral humanism. This type of Christian politics would join the secular humanist in promoting civic democracy, but it would insist on the religious source and ultimate destiny of the human person.
With the exception of the naturalist, these various conceptions of integral ecology clearly influence Francis' version. "Laudato Si'" is particularly close to those approaches to ecology that insist that environmental and economic problems are inseparable. "We are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and environmental" (No. 139). The cause of environmental degradation and economic oppression is the same: a willfulness fueled by moral relativism.
Despite the similarities, the brand of integral ecology promoted by Francis sharply diverges from that promoted by many prominent environmentalists. "Laudato Si'" repeatedly condemns those who tout population control as a tool to address the environmental crisis. "To blame population growth instead of extreme and selective consumerism on the part of some is one way of refusing to face the issue" (No. 50). It censures the economic imperialism of the affluent who pressure the poor to accept sterilization and contraception.
In its treatment of animals, "Laudato Si'" emphasizes that they are more than means to be used toward human ends. But it underscores the decisive difference between the human and the animal. "Our capacity to reason, to develop arguments, to be inventive, to interpret reality and to create art…are signs of a uniqueness which transcends the sphere of physics and biology" (No. 81). Animal rights activists will find little consolation here. Human life, with its attendant rights, lies on another plane.
Faithful to his predecessors, Francis extends the concept of ecology to human relations outside the economic sphere. Sexuality receives close attention. Reverence for the human body demands respect for gendered difference. "Valuing one's own body in its femininity or its masculinity is necessary if I am going to be able to recognize myself in an encounter with someone who is different" (No. 155). This defense of sexual alterity echoes Francis' longstanding critique of attempted same-sex marriage and of technological efforts to alter gender. Like the cosmos, the human body possesses an internal logic demanding reverence rather than inviting manipulation or attempted abolition.
Like other heralds of integral humanism, Francis insists upon the recognition of God as creator in order to grasp the proper status of the material cosmos. Whereas some environmentalists treat the cosmos itself as divine, "Laudato Si'" sharply differentiates God as creator from the cosmos, a creature. "Judaeo-Christian thought demythologized nature. While continuing to admire its grandeur...it no longer saw nature as divine" (No. 78). Idolatry and pantheism are illusory.
The brand of integral ecology promoted by Francis confirms the church as an ally of environmentalists in combating the earth's exploitation. But in its exaltation of the Creator God and its defense of the transcendent human person, Francis confirms the church as a sharp internal critic of several articles of faith in the dominant environmentalist creed.
Integral ecology is existential harmony between humans and nature. Integral human development is harmonious development of the human person in all dimensions: physically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually ("body and soul"). Given the overwhelming clinical consensus that such integral human development, and consequent integral ecology, is contingent on integration of the masculine and feminine polarities in every human person, is it reasonable to expect that humanity can be renewed as long as patriarchal sexism, conscious or unconscious, is not recognized as practically synonymous (cf. Genesis 3:16) with the "original sin" of humanity? May I share my personal reflection on the encyclical:
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Thank you, Fr. Conley, for addressing the specific meaning of the term "integral ecology." Very helpful!
The word INTEGRAL is dangerous for historical reasons. In the late 19th century and early 20th century it was used by followers of Charles Maurras, that monarchist atheist Catholic in France. It became the term for extreme nationalism which relegated individual rights to the ethnic collectivity. It was the reason an innocent Captain Alfred Dreyfus could by Catholics and conservatives be considered guilty, because his defense was a sword in the heart of the national-military community whose welfare was superior to Dreyfus' own person and rights. Integral nationalism grew in France, Austria and other states; it was the inspiration also for Zionism, a Jewish form of integral nationalism and you see its perverse effect today in the Middle East. Catholics desired a Catholic form of integrism and indeed Catholic Integrism is the name for all those from the pontificate of Pius X, through John XXIII, right up to Pope France today who think the church is misled by radicals. Integral Catholics liked Facism very much in Italy, Austria, Hungary, Poland, and elsewhere. I call Integral Catholicism the FASCIST PARTY AT PRAYER.


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MLive will be on site at the Horatio Williams Foundation with a live stream of Hill's decision, as he is expected to pick from Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and the stream will go live in a separate post tomorrow morning when Hill is ready to make his announcement.
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Silver in hand is worth 9 times what is in an ETF 3 commentsOct 2, 2009 10:55 AM
Remember the old saying, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush? Now is the perfect time to begin to apply that adage to your own personal financial situation. I am not advocating a wholesale dumping of every investment and buying physical silver and gold, but with the recent slump in metals prices, it is time to take stock of what financial instruments you have and take responsiblity for your own future wealth.
The COMEX is currently leveraged nearly 9 to 1 (possibly more since figures come out later today) in the silver category. As many silver hawks are quick to point out, that means 8 of the 9 people are not covered and would have to take paper money instead of actual silver if push comes to shove.
For the smaller investor, the cost of investing in a small home safe and securely placing it in your home can reap large rewards in something called peace of mind. If things go to h--- in a handbasket, you have at least a little bit of something that the majority of people around you don't have. All the silver on the COMEX (both available for cover and not) would not even provide an ounce of silver to everyone in the US of A. So if you buy just a single American Eagle or 1 Troy Ounce, you already have more than two-thirds of what could be distributed.
It is all about supply and demand.
I understand that you can't eat silver (or gold), but silver is much easier to trade than gold (given it's current value) plus you get the added benefit of the health aspects of silver. (See medical uses of silver). It's not a shock that since silver was removed from coins, we seem to be more prone to easily transmitted illnesses.
Back to the point at hand. Silver can be accumulated over a period of time, taking advantage of price dips (I will be personally buying if it slips below $15 as I expect it to do) to begin building a supply of silver that the majority of people will accept in barter transactions. Unlike produce (which rots), baked goods (which go stale) or meats (spoil), Silver holds a value that can be traded from person to person to person, for product or service once the two sides have come to an agreement on the value. It holds its value until it is melted or divided and then the result still has value in trade.
Trade your shares in an ETF and you don't get metal, you get paper money. If its in a retirement account, you can't take the money without paying a penalty (unless you are a certain age). In essence, the silver represented by an ETF is a promise that your paper money is still available, you just might play heck getting it.
Again, I don't propose buying pounds of gold and silver and hording it. I do seriously suggest that everyone who wants some peace of mind purchase some metal to have securely in hand, taking responsibility for their own financial future, instead of relying on banks, investment houses and ETF's. What is "enough?" That depends on each persons current position in life and who they have responsiblity for the well-being of. For those with the funds, a little gold doesn't hurt. For most of us smaller investors, silver is a more affordable choice which doesn't tie up as much, but provides for a fall back (preparation for a rainy day). At current prices, 10 ounces of silver is less than $200 (once shipping and handling and insurance are all counted in). At minimum, I would consider 10-20 ounces per family member as a cheap insurance policy against financial disaster and given the fact that there is only 500 Moz of silver supposedly available in the market, getting your share would put you in the minority of those who have something for when the "full faith and credit of the federal government" begins to show serious cracks.
Look at silver as an insurance policy against what could go wrong, just like car, home, health insurance. But unlike those other policies which you have to renew each year, once you purchase the silver and have it in hand, you don't have to pay for it again, unless you want more insurance. You won't find financial insurance that cheap from anyone.
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Ed I have always liked your writing, but now you are giving a bad name to anyone who likes silver. Please don't fall into the trap that the whole world is going to end, and everyone is going to bartering and using gold and silver to buy things. We are not going to end civilization as we know it. People will still use dollars, they will just be worth less in terms of silver and gold.
When the Roman empire was coming to an end, no one EXPECTED it to end. Nevertheless, it DID. So, looking back in history, including early US history, we see that hyperinflation DID take hold on the soils of the young United States, under the Lincoln's administration when the North and the South fought against each other and the govt' issued something called the "Continental" - which was an issuance of fiat or debt based currency backed by nothing but promises. This currency, like all fiat currencies, went to its intrinsic value of zero - and was rejected by the people, and thus, the phrase "Not worth a Continental".
As I stressed, it is an insurance policy for the future, whatever that future brings. SIlver has a variety of benefits from health to wealth. Bartering is already going on (ask how many handymen want to be paid cash, rather than a check) and will only increase in the future as even web sites are offering the bartering of skills (you work on my roof and I'll work on your car) in which value is exchanged, but no money (meaning no taxes). I offered the idea of Silver as an insurance against the unthinkable, I'm sure Germans and Zimbabwean's didn't expect disaster to befall them the way it did with the German Mark and Zimbabwean Dollar. (We won't get into the relative value of the US dollar today compared to 1913)
> name to anyone who likes silver. Please don't fall into the trap
> that the whole world is going to end, and everyone is going to bartering
> and using gold and silver to buy things. We are not going to end
> civilization as we know it. People will still use dollars, they will
> just be worth less in terms of silver and gold.
> This from a person who has a very large position in silver, gold
> and palladium. I like them, I think they are extremely cheap compared
> to what a future dollar will buy. But, I NEVER expect to use them
> to buy food.
> Unfortunately, when you sound like a nutcase(for lack of better term)
> spouting about the end of the world, it makes it tough to actually
> take the investment or you, seriously.
Despite 25% Margin Increases, Silver still a buy. Paper is under $37 but completed auctions say $45-50 per ounce. Do the math May 5, 2011
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Silver breached the $30 mark again today, expect margins to be raised in another lame attempt to stop the rise. Darn those specualtors! :) Feb 8, 2011
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