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Jonny Lang
If the blues is all about the crossroads, Jonny Lang is standing in the right place. A decade into the new century, Lang is the ideal representative of a new and innovative generation of blues artists – one who respects and reveres the traditions of the past hundred-plus years, yet isn't afraid to embrace more complex and evolved genres and graft them to the blues foundation to create a hybrid sound that is both traditional and fresh at the same time.
Indeed, on any given night, impressively large crowds at a Jonny Lang performance are likely to hear shades of R&B, soul, gospel, hard rock, funk and more. All of it is packaged in a high-octane guitar-and-vocal attack from an artist who has covered countless miles since his teenage years, and continues to explore new horizons with confidence and enthusiasm.
Backing Lang is the capable team of bassist Jim Anton, drummer Barry Alexander, percussionist/vocalist Jason Eskridge, guitarist Akil Thompson, and Dwan Hill on organ/keyboards. Says Lang. "Having incredible musicians with you – people who know when to play and when to hold back, and know how to be professionals in every sense of the word – that's a big part of what makes this band work."
The guitarist out in front of this team is just as incredible, and his trajectory over the past two decades has been fascinating to watch. He was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota, and to the best of his knowledge, his was the only farm family in rural North Dakota whose parents would have Motown records playing in the house on any given day.
But Lang got a taste of something a little more fundamental and powerful at age 12, when his father took him to see the Bad Medicine Blues Band, a mainstay of the Fargo club scene. Suddenly, it was all about the blues – and even more importantly, all about the guitar. Within weeks, Lang was taking lessons from Bad Medicine guitarist Ted Larsen. By the time he was 13, he had developed sufficient chops to land a spot in the band.
The group moved to Minneapolis, renamed itself Kid Jonny Lang and the Big Bang, and recorded the independently-released Smokin' in 1995. Lie To Me, the 1997 followup album propelled by a hit title track, introduced the 16-year-old Lang to a nationwide audience. The young guitarist's affinity for funk, soul and gospel was already apparent on Lie To Me, as well as the Grammy-nominated Wander This World, released in 1998.
During a five-year recording hiatus, Lang stayed busy on the stage. By the end of his teen years, he had already supported world tours for Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones. Other stage credits include tours and/or performances with Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Ron Wood, Bono and Sting.
The studio dry spell ended with Long Time Comin' in 2003. An amalgam of blues, rock and soul, the album reflected Lang's growing talents as a songwriter and producer.
It all came together three years later with the gospel-influenced Turn Around, the 2006 release that scored a Grammy for Best Rock Gospel Album. "That was an amazing moment in my career," says Lang. "The idea of winning a Grammy had never been one of those things that really lit a fire under me. But then after it happened, I got an understanding of what it really means to go up against some amazing world-class musicians and win."
But Lang himself has achieved world-class status, as is evidenced by the combination of musicianship and songcraft captured on his latest (2010) release and first live album - Live at the Ryman, a recording that provides a snapshot of Lang in his natural element – onstage in front of an electrified audience, celebrating the past and heralding the future of the blues.
A constant collaborator over the years, Jonny continues to perform, record, and write with music colleagues. Most recently he has performed with other preeminent blues artists on the Experience Hendrix tour and at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival in Chicago. Recent recording collaborations include Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Eric Johnson and BB King.
Lang considers himself to be very much a work in progress – on all fronts, musical and otherwise. "In my own life, music has been such a powerful force, and I know that's the case for a lot of people. I've seen how music can give people the strength to change. After years of witnessing that, it's become more of a focus for me to write songs that really count. I'm a blues musician, but I'm also much more than that," he says. "I'm still growing as an artist and as a person, and I'm always contemplating different ideas as my world view changes. There's still a lot more to do, and I want to accomplish as much as possible while I can.
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Hope College has been ranked among the top five colleges and universities in the nation in the "America's Best Colleges 2003" guide published by "U.S. News and World Report" for its success in teaching through active learning.
Hope is tied for fourth nationally in the "Undergraduate research/Creative projects" category, which was presented in the guide for the first time this year. Included as a type of program "shown to enhance learning," the category is described as follows: "Either independently or in small teams, and mentored by a faculty member, students do intensive and self-directed research or creative work that results in an original scholarly paper or other product that can be formally presented on or off campus."
Students in a variety of disciplines engage in collaborative learning experiences with members of the Hope faculty. Some 100 of them will be discussing their work during an "Undergraduate Research Symposium" being held on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the college's Haworth Inn and Conference Center.
In addition to Hope, the schools in the top five are the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University in California and Furman University in South Carolina. Schools further down in the field but still in the top 25 include Princeton University, Harvard University and Amherst College.
In addition, Hope again appears in the top half of the guide's "Best Liberal Arts Colleges--Bachelor's (Nationally)" category. A total of 217 liberal arts colleges are considered on the national bachelor's list, as opposed to in the publication's regional rankings.

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Shame on the Morgan Hill Principal
Original post made by Gary, Danville, on May 12, 2010
He said he was "protecting" them, being that it was Cinco De Mayo (which, by the way, is NOT an American holiday, nor is it celebrated with much fanfare in Mexico, as it is the date of a small, singular battle, not a liberation or surrender of an enemy of any magnitude). Either way,this is NOT Mexico.
What was he thinking? He allowed Mexican cultural dancers in the schoolyard to perform their native dances while costumed in their native clothing, which is fine. I'm good with learning different cultures. But when did wearing patriotic clothing (no matter the purpose) become "politically incorrect" or dangerous in AMERICA?
This is NOT about being anti-Hispanic. It's not anti-any ethnic group. But it is about someone in education who should know better, squashing free speech and denigrating OUR AMERICAN FLAG. My thought is simple. If you don't like our flag, or what it stands for, or what it may intone, don't let the door to the border hit you on your rear end on the way out.
I was at the SF cruise ship terminal Monday for a luncheon, and hanging inside the check-in area for the port is a huge American flag. It is hanging above the ceiling as a beacon to visitors that yes, indeed, you are in AMERICA!
How dare this principal act like this. If he is allowed to keep his job, then a great disgrace to everything we cherish in AMERICA, including freedom of speech, is lost. We didn't ask our armed forces at Bunker Hill, Gettysburg, Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Sicily, Normandy, Korea, Viet Nam, Iraq/Afghanistan, or any of a thousand other battlefields to die so that students wearing the US flag on a shirt would be asked to turn it inside out. Horrendous!
a resident of Danville
on May 12, 2010 at 9:46 am
I've just discovered this forum so I'm not too clear on the etiquette but thought I would contribute the discussion my (15 year old) son and I had about this. He said he figured that we weren't in the best position to decide why May 5th is considered a day to celebrate for Mexicans who are in the USA, but that if it is just the one day it is probably best to celebrate that culture and learn in the process about the significance. My thought was that if the American flag on the clothing of the kids would potentially incite violence, I would be relieved that they were asked to remove the shirts. We lived in another area years ago and the kids were warned not to wear particular colors lest they be considered part of a gang - I appreciated the warning there as well. Maybe I feel different as my grandparents were immigrants from Europe and we participate in various celebrations unique to their heritage and enjoy the spirit behind them.
All in all, moving here was a great thing.
Just my 2 cents.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 12, 2010 at 11:53 am
I saw Channel 2 covering this story in the 7:00 A.M. news this morning, lots of raw nerves on both sides at the parents meeting with the school board last night. Gary, I understand where you are coming from and I respect your sense of patriotism, I fly a flag at my house. The reporters on the scene interviewed folks from both sides and the Hispanics felt it was an "in your face" move to denigrate the once a year Cinco de Mayo celebration, as one Hispanic student said "How would you feel is 5 of us went to a Fourth of July parade and wore the Mexican flag on our shirts?" It seemed the adolescents
on both sides had racial tension directed at each other from what I saw. This is a great opportunity for our young adults to learn from this experience and understand the feelings on both sides. I have tried to teach my kids to practice "understanding before disagreement"....granted some things will not be agreed on but our little planet will be a better place if we try that first. I don't thnk the Principal should be fired over this, from what I saw he/she was just trying to prevent a confrontation from ocurring.
a resident of Danville
on May 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Gary: I agree with your position 100%. It is not about being anti-anything, but rather about being pro-America, and showing loyalty and pride in the red, white, and blue. I am glad that the Superintendent apologized for the mistake of the school. If the students had a shirt that said something negative about Mexico, than I understand the school making them remove the shirts, but simply having an American flag on a shirt is absolutely appropriate and not a negative statement. What is next, making students take off crucifix or cross necklace, because it might incite non-christians? How about removing "In God We Trust" from the dollar bill? I am proud of the young students who stood their ground against the liberal, misguided school. We adults can learn a great deal from them, and the need to use common sense to protect the great symbols of our country.
a resident of Danville
on May 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm
I didn't get the whole story (my son's class discussed it in school) - did the boys who were wearing the American flag t-shirts wear them every day? If so, they were just being themsevles and it seems as though they weren't intending their attire to purposefully distract from the meaning of the event for those who celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
a resident of another community
on May 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Ralph N. Shirlet is a registered user.
Dear Emily,
Well, Golly Gee and what will it be, time for another tune? No, I have to leave but not for long and I will be back for Mother's and another little song. For it's Mother's, there are no others, they are the cookies in the passionate purple package.
Did I join the drifting commentary in this exchange or should I just ask the question, "Can anyone define an American, more precisely a USAmerican, that seems to exist without definition in various exchanges on the Express Forum?"
I wonder what symbols represent USAmericans more than their own humanity, diversity and global responsibility? Beyond the few commentators on this Forum, do we need the definition of a USAmerican from your readership?
Ralph with a wondrous smile without ROFL
a resident of another community
on May 12, 2010 at 9:22 pm
What JRM said:
"I have tried to teach my kids to practice "understanding before disagreement"....granted some things will not be agreed on but our little planet will be a better place if we try that first."
But it's so much more fun to make assumptions and disagree. You're suggesting we might try a little benefit of the doubt instead of looking for an excuse to rant. Grownups are soooo boring.
a resident of Alamo
on May 12, 2010 at 9:38 pm
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a resident of Danville
on May 13, 2010 at 8:50 am
To jrm --
Your question about Hispanics wearing a shirt with the Mexican flag on it while attending a July 4th parade. I wouldn't necessarily give it a 2nd thought, as people wear shirts that have all kinds of messages and marketing on them that i may agree or disagree with. Free speech and all. Live and let live. And that's one of the points I was trying to make. Why would a school principal ASSUME that the kids wearing USA flag designs were out to denagrate May 5th? It's not their holiday. Heck, it's NOT EVEN A HOLIDAY WHATSOEVER here in this country. Sorry to say, but to most non-Hispanics in the USA, it seems May 5th has been just a marketing tool for beer companies, bars, restaurants, etc., to take advantage of another reason to sell happy hour. Several restauranteurs have told me that. It's like Octoberfest for Germans -- not a holiday in the USA but those with German roots celebrate it, and there aren't any problems with that that I know of. Non-Germans attend just to have a good time and slug a few dark beers and bratwursts. St. Patrick's Day? Same thing. The non-Irish flood the bars for green beer and corned beef each March 17. So how come the Hispanic community got their dander up over this?
Sure, let's celebrate different cultures, no problem, it's what helps bind us as a human race. But here's my central point -- should we allow our educators to make their own assumptions and squash free speech, especially about OUR NATIONAL FLAG? I don't buy the "protection" thing that principal was spinning -- he only did that after the public outcry. Again, this is the USA, our flag is our flag. Freedom of speech is obviously lost on so many of today's liberal educators.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 13, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Gary...the facts are these, kids are free to wear patriotic clothing at the school, and I gather these kids have done so before without incident. The school is 40% Hispanic and has a legacy of racial tension and gang activity between white and brown students and so the administration is vigilant about providing an orderly and safe environment conducive to higher learning. Several white students approached the principal that day and said they were concerned about escalating "drama" between students throughout the morning and there were incidents of insults yelled back in forth in both Spanish and English between student groups. Of the 5 students in question 2 had red white and blue bandannas on, not T-shirts, and wearing bandannas is a violation of the stated school dress code. Again, students are free to wear patriotic garb and do so regularly at this school. The administration made a judgement call in the order of maintaining a safe environment, perhaps overreacting in the interest of safety.
The next day several of the kids spent the day at a local hotel giving interviews to Fox Network, Laura Ingraham, Glenn Beck etc and the commentators in turn did their job and whipped this up into another opportunity for self proclaimed patriotic experts to jump on the bandwagon. As expected the Tea Partiers arrived en masse in Morgan Hill last Friday and used this as a chance for media exposure wrapped in their best red, white and blue. Nothing wrong with that, I waved at them last week on Stone Valley Road and of course they have a right to gather and do their thing. Where you and I disagree is that this was not an effort by "liberal educators" (your term) to stamp out the rights of patriotic display, rather it was an attempt to quell a simmering situation in a school that sadly has a history of racial tension. To repeat for emphasis, the administration reacted to the concerns of students who were fearful of escalating conflict. Maybe the Principal overreacted in his judgement call, but as I have often said, "If I am right 51% of the time I am going to be a stock day trader for a living and be a millionaire". Lastly, I'm glad you mentioned your "live and let live" philosophy...it seems to me the Tea Party's venom and vitriol increasingly does not reflect that, the 2 gals at the Farmer's Market last Saturday revealed an increasing intolerance with those who do not see things their way. Indeed this week one of the Republican candidates for McNerney's seat declared in his Facebook page "it is open season for liberals and I have them in my crosshairs until November" Guns, scopes, shooting....all in the name of patriotism. That is NOT the American way in my mind.
a resident of Danville
on May 13, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Fact is that Assistant Principle Miguel Rodriguez made the "judgment call" to allow Mariachi dancers and other Cinco De Mayo activities to occur on campus, the very same day he made the "judgment call" to ban the wearing of the American flag on a t-shirt, despite the alleged racial tensions. You can not have it both ways. If you are honestly so concerned about rising racial tensions between these groups, do not allow anything that could increase them, including allowing the Mariachi dancers and Cinco De Mayo festivities. Essentially, Assistant Principle Rodriquez, chose one racial group over another racial group, at the expense of the American flag. Gary, you are absolutely correct in your analysis.
a resident of Danville
on May 13, 2010 at 6:22 pm
jrm - I saw the Farmer's Market women (and a man) at the republican stand on Saturday! Sorry to divert the topic here, but I was appalled! One of them yelled that Obama was an SOB and told someone who was (calmly and respectfully) disagreeing that she was an idiot and "get out of our faces." I have never seen that before from someone in the democrat or republican booths there - usually they may disagree, but they are respectful!
This is a tough topic - I feel as though the principal didn't choose one ethnic group over another. He was allowing one group to celebrate their own customs on one day that is considered a special day by many of that culture who live in this country. The students had a right to wear their flag shirts for sure, but I don't think teenagers always use good judgment in heated situations - especially boys (too much testosterone?). If students expressed concern that tensions were increasing and the principal didn't act and violence ensued, he would be on television for a whole different reason.
a resident of another community
on May 13, 2010 at 6:24 pm
So, American, you're saying the principal should have let the students keep their bandanas in violation of school dress code and despite student concerns about escalating tension? I don't see how that contrasts to letting Mariachi dancers perform or how he's choosing one culture over another. 50% of the students in this state's public schools are hispanic/latino. I don't see how ONE day of celebration of the heritage of many of these students is threatening to anyone. I remember celebrating Chinese New Year at school as a kid. I also remember learning a great deal about Chinese culture as a result. I don't think that principal was choosing Chinese culture over American culture...just celebrating our diversity and trying to provide education.
a resident of Danville
on May 13, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Questions for "Question": What is your source for the statement that 50% of students in our states's public schools are hispanic? Even if that number is accurate, which I do not think it is, what difference does that have on forbiding the wearing of the American flag on a t-shirt? Lets assume in the future 60% of the students in California are hispanic, does that mean California no longer accepts the American flag as a symbol of our great country? In that scenario, is California no longer part of America? Your arguments, which I respectfully disagree with, actually strengthen the arguments of extremist who fear the fall of our country if nothing is done to stop illegal aliens from illegally entering our state. The issue is protecting symbols of America, not symbols of Mexico. Wear a t-shirt with a Mexico flag to school, it should be allowed, just like wearing a t-shirt with an American flag on it. But when a public American school, that us American tax payers pay for, allows symbols of a foreign country while excluding symbols of America, it is wrong. The superintendent understands the situation, and correctly apologized.
a resident of Alamo
on May 13, 2010 at 8:48 pm
I am a proud Mexican-American, I believe in the Mexican flag first, that being my right as an American.
a resident of another community
on May 14, 2010 at 5:16 am
For American:
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You did not really read and respond to my post or your logic would not have gone down the rabbit hole. My point in citing the 50% statistic is that it seems reasonable to spend ONE day in a year recognizing a holiday that celebrates the heritage of a large portion of that group. ONE day. Recognition. Sheesh. How does that imply I want their former country to take over the state? Paranoid much?
That was a rhetorical question.
a resident of Danville
on May 14, 2010 at 6:54 am
In many school districts with high levels and concentrations of hispanics, there is already Caesar Chavez Day, Cinco de Mayo makes another date of special recognition for many illegal aliens and Mexicans.
a resident of another community
on May 14, 2010 at 7:09 am
Dear Emily,
Someplace in this discussion was the issue of proper authority by school administration facing the possibility of a clash of symbols. It drifted to a clash of verbal cymbals in this exchange.
We have so many humorous options to use in review. Our state was established by the Spanish, Russians and quite possibly the Chinese during 200 years of exploration. Other Europeans came later to California through a very new country, The United States of America. Uniquely, the majority of Californians have their origins in Europe at locations that are separated by less than a 4 hour plane ride including Mexican Americans.
I have always supported changing the name of Alamo to Yang as the mandarin word for Poplar (Alamo) and celebrating the long, wondrous history of Chinese civilization and its contributions to California. I considered the Russian word for Poplar, but quite honestly could not find that word. Around July 1st I often quietly sing "Oh Canada" after my time in commerce there.
What is important to remember is America is all lands from the Arctic to the tip of Chile and we are only USAmericans among all Americans. No one origin of USAmericans is more important than any other. No symbol is more important that WE, the people. So if a USAmerican wears a shirt with any flag in celebration of their origins we should join in celebration of our diversity.
What must be learned from diversity is that the USAmerican Flag should not be used in confrontation group to group. The United States of America is diversity of peoples from many lands celebrating who we are and where we came from. The USAmerican Flan is not the possession of any one group and is not a weapon for any group's private use.
The ROFL in Ralph N. Shirlet
a resident of Danville
on May 14, 2010 at 8:23 am
Mr. Shirlet - a voice of reason. I'm going to like it here...
Army Street: Cesar Chavez day is a celebration of rights for migrant workers (he founded the UFW) - many who are of Hispanic culture, but the reason for the celebration is in a very different spirit. His work benefits all migrant workers, regardless of ethnicity.
a resident of another community
on May 14, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Ralph, you are my hero.
a resident of Alamo
on May 14, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Everyday is Cinco de Mayo at Title I schools, free breakfast, free lunch, free intervention classes, and practically free after school programs.
a resident of another community
on May 14, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Can you propose an alternative to Title 1? How would you address this?
a resident of Alamo
on May 15, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Years ago, I would have suggested common sense, but now in our chaotic liberal world without definition, I need to be more specific, and specifically state enforce legal immigration.
Years ago, an immigrant would require a sponsor to act as a "guarantor," vouching for the foreign party's good behavior, financial viability (ability to support oneself for one year)and honest intentions while on American soil.
These requirements have all one by the wayside, people no longer immigrate for religious, academic, or political freedom, they immigrate for a "free lunch."
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 15, 2010 at 2:45 pm
jrm is a registered user.
Diversity Costs....I just have to say your reactive racism is sad. Not to be unkind, but to me you seem like a disenfranchised miscreant at lost in an increasingly diverse workplace. You must be retired or in some form of work where your ignorant xenophobia is not cause for termination or exposing your employer to lawsuits. I guess you yearn for the days of racial purification of the Fatherland....my great grandparents came from Denmark, settled in a small community in Kansas comprised of fellow Danes, and they all helped each other out in the hopes of creating a better life for my Grandfather. Get over it....what is your family tree? The only original "americans" around here now run Casinos.
a resident of Danville
on May 15, 2010 at 4:47 pm
JRM,you expressed a reasonable position I agree with in contrast to Gary's, he cites a number of military conflicts in terms that ignore the fact that Mexican-Americans died alongside others of different ethnic backgrounds in order that we could enjoy freedoms to enjoy Columbus
a resident of Danville
on May 15, 2010 at 5:14 pm
St. Patrick's Day, Octoberfest,Cinco de Mayo,etc.I suggest that t-shirts w/comments re: praise for N. Ireland,Nazi's, Italian's being Mafiosi, or the like would not be received well on those occasions!I am of the opinion that the wearing of the shirts is fine if worn occasionally like any other apparel but there was no of such, the impression I got from the Beck,Ingraham, and Fox coverage was that they had the expectation that it would cause friction and news that would attract far right media's attention.Did they wear the bandanas in violation of school policy on previous occassions,doubt it.Gary says Cinco is not a US holiday,I can think of at least 6 that we all enjoy regardless of our ethnic roots,what test is he using?The Gary's, Tea Partiers, and and Fox news and their cohorts do not attempt to learn lessons and unite positions, they seek division and contribute to the worst traits of those who seek to blame rather than to unite.
a resident of Alamo
on May 15, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Dear jrm:
I am glad to hear your point of view, but do see a double standard in not allowing others to hold or express diverse opinions without being called a racist. Enforcing legal immigration in this country should not be in my opinion a reason for calling another person a racist.
I would suggest that you revisit your thoughts on the matter.
a resident of another community
on May 15, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I think part of the problem is a large subset of the group that is strongly anti-immigration IS in fact racist (though I doubt many of them consider themselves racist), and so it's very difficult to distinguish non-racist anti-immigration rhetoric from the hatred spewed forth by those who just can't stand a large proportion of our population having brown faces. Many of these folks are not just against illegal immigration, they're against having to share their country with so many of "those people." I think they'd be ok with the educated classes immigrating from Mexico, but the agrarian classes are not fit to share their neighborhoods and are "turning CA into Mexico." I have a hard time distinguishing this attitude from racism. And yet I do understand the high cost, not just monetary, of illegal immigration and I do agree it's something that must be addressed, and not just by border states. I hope to see Obama's administration take decisive action. I don't care whether congress has already tackled a huge task this year...they need to get to work on the illegal immigration problem.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 15, 2010 at 6:54 pm
jrm is a registered user.
People really don't relocate here for a "free lunch"...those are your words....indeed your title is "diversity costs". My Grandfather talked about how the Germans previously settled in Kansas resented the newly arrived Danes moving in, and the same for the Swedes...this is really nothing new. In my mind diversity does not cost, based on my employment with a global employer of over 40,000 folks we need cross pollenation to make us more competitive in growing international markets. I report to a fellow who has an MBA from USC and he immigrated from India years ago and I assure you he was not seeking a free lunch. The hispanic gentleman who cuts my grass works hard for the $120.00 per month I pay him. You are entitled to your views of course but you might wake up a little bit happier each day if you tried to look at this differently...it is none of my business of course and your vote counts just as much as mine.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 15, 2010 at 6:59 pm
jrm is a registered user.
Just wanted to say I agree with "On racism"...indeed there is a cost I must admit, especially in health care, specifically obstetrical expenses...if an illegal immigrant has a premature baby at UCSD Med Center at 30 weeks gestation we will pay around $85,000 for that baby's NICU bill, at least. The fact that that baby was born here has us on the hook financially. Managing the "womb issues" is practically impossible though..
a resident of Alamo
on May 15, 2010 at 10:19 pm
JRM: I am speaking of illegal immigration not of general immigration. California's state population is now comprised of 10% illegal immigrants (over 3 million people). California schools are comprised of 15% illegal immigrant school children costing the state nearly 10B dollars annually (please don't take these numbers as fact, research them yourself, and you will see that liberal news publications such as the Washington Times concur, and even the California DOJ).
Illegal immigration adversely impacts people and families attempting to immigrate to the United States legally. Illegal immigrant education costs equate to one half of our current state budget deficit (shortfall). Every California taxpayer (8.8M) on average is paying over $1,000 each year to educate illegal immigrant children, who according to law have right to state provided education.
Current illegal immigrant California population as stated represents 10% of the total state population.
JRM: I then ask a simple and direct question, at what point should the state began controlling the tide of illegal immigration, 1%, 5%, 10% (current) or when illegal immigration represents 25% of the total state population or more? Should we inform people and families who are attempting to legally immigrate to the United States to forget it, and simply join the wave of illegal immigration? What about the integrity of law, should not Americans who pride themselves on law, uphold the law, even when it makes them squimish in the area of immigration?
a resident of Danville
on May 16, 2010 at 11:46 am
"Diversity Costs": What you just noted is so logical and common sense, that you would assume no intelligent, honest, individual would disagree with you. However, I have learned that unfortunately in the bay area, logic, common sense, and honesty is often in short supply, as there are a group of people who simply fall in line behind the most liberal position, no matter what it may be. How can anyone oppose enforcing immigration laws, and welcoming those who follow the law to legal immigration as citizens, while making those who break the law be held accountable? If we simply ignore the law, anarchy will follow. Lets reward those immigrants who follow the law and legal path to citizenship, by not turning a blind, liberal eye to those who ignore the law.
a resident of another community
on May 16, 2010 at 4:27 pm
American, I don't think anyone here, including JRM, was suggesting that we not enforce immigration law. This started, in large part, because of the name "Diversity Costs.". After all, this poster did not choose the name "Illegal Immigration Costs."
I do take issue with the suggestion that diversity costs. Maybe it does, but the costs are far outweighed by the benefits.
a resident of Danville
on May 16, 2010 at 5:56 pm
"On Racism": I appreciate your opinions, but respectfully do not agree. I hope your title, "On Racism", does mean that you are one of those individuals who simply sees racism everywhere, even where it does not exist. Immigration laws, I believe, are not racist, as every country must enforce their borders. Personally, I do not care if you are from Mexico, England, France,Canada, etc., as I welcome you to our great country if you follow our immigration laws and the path to legal citizenship. I do not welcome you if you illegally enter our country. I am not a "racist", I am an "American", and our country is based on immigration(legal). People who see "racism" everywhere, even where it does not exist, do a real disservice to jurisprudence as it cheapens the "real racism" that does sometimes occur, that we must stop.
a resident of Alamo
on May 16, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Corporate HR and social engineers work extremely hard each day to convince their citizenry of the benefits and necessity of diversity in the workforce.
High culture though crosses borders without the aid of an immigrant. We now live in the world of radio, television, telephone, jet travel, computer e-mail, and the internet. Nearly every good-sized American city has an opera company but it wasn't necessarily established by Italians.
Please feel free to quantify the legitimate economic benefits of your particular belief. Thank you.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 16, 2010 at 6:56 pm
jrm is a registered user.
Of course we need to enforce our immigration law, my goodness, I would never suggest otherwise. My initial contribution to this thread was to point out I felt the issue with the "Morgan Hill Five" (as Rush has deemed them) was not a stifling of a patriotic display at the expense of American rights. Thank you "On Racism" for giving me a chance to clarify.
a resident of another community
on May 16, 2010 at 7:39 pm
The name On Racism was chosen because I was discussing the subject of racism, not because I believe those who are for protecting our borders are racist. Not sure how that leap was made. And no, I don't see racism everywhere...some places, sure (I'm sure not in denial about its existence). Mostly I see other people like me who live in Danville for the safety and the good schools, but who regret that we don't have a more diverse population and try to get their kids out into the "real world" as much as possible.
Diversity: Your question to me is fascinating. You want me to justify diversity in economic terms? Why are you so opposed to diversity? What are the costs (forgetting illegal immigration for a minute)? Are you referring to quotas and affirmative action or to a diversified workforce in general?
As for the benefits, I wasn't only referring to economics, but I do think there are huge economic benefits to diversity in this global economy. Anyone who runs a business knows breadth of experience, varying viewpoints, and fresh ideas are vital to success. I wouldn't want to try running business in today's economy without taking advantage of the wisdom our varied population has to offer.
Apart from that, I'll quote Morgan Freeman from Robin Hood: "Allah loves wondrous variety." I'm very thankful I'm raising my children in a way that helps them appreciate and embrace diversity, not scorn or fear it. The only people they fear are the closed-minded.
a resident of Alamo
on May 16, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Babble, but no legitimate economic justification for your particular belief. End of conversation. Thank you.
a resident of Danville
on May 16, 2010 at 11:39 pm
I do take issue with the suggestion that diversity costs. Maybe it does, but the costs are far outweighed by the benefits.
a resident of another community
on May 17, 2010 at 5:47 am
Diversity Costs,
Heh. Thanks for the enlightening conversation.
Babble because it doesn't include manipulated statistics? Just common sense?
You're charming. Enjoy your bitter day.
a resident of Alamo
on May 17, 2010 at 6:20 am
Is that the best you can do, wish me a bitter day, because you cannot accept the idea that diversity actually costs?
Have a nice day, all smiles!
a resident of Alamo
on May 17, 2010 at 9:11 am
Nowhere in all the comments here or in any the news coverage of this issue did I read, see, or hear anything about flag etiquette.
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Our flag is flown upside down ONLY as a distress signal. Given that, the proper response to the actions at the Morgan Hill school should have been by the police and National Guard. They would be correct in assuming that the school was under attack or being subjected to some kind of duress that required immediate law enforcement or military defense.
a resident of Danville
on May 17, 2010 at 9:59 am
The students were not wearing flags, or using flags as apparrel. The students were wearing t-shirts with a facsimile of the flag, and therefore not considered disrepectful in any manner.
a resident of Alamo
on May 17, 2010 at 10:11 am
It had been my understanding that the students had re-hung the American flag upside down, underneath the Mexican flag, on the school flagpole halyard.
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It did not happen at this particular high school, or even this year, however, and I was mistaken.
I am familiar with the flag code and did not in any way suggest that wearing a facsimile of the flag was against the code, nor did I mention apparel.
a resident of Danville
on May 17, 2010 at 11:03 am
2 families live in California.... "Joe Legal" and "Jose Illegal". Both families have 2 parents, 2 children.
"Joe Legal" works in construction, has a Social Security Number, and makes $25.00 per hour with payroll taxes deducted.
"Jose Illegal" also works in construction, has NO Social Security Number, and gets paid $15.00 cash "under the table".
Joe Legal... $25.00 per hour x 40 hours = $1000.00 per week = $52,000 per year. Now take 30% away for state and federal tax. Joe Legal now has $31,231.00.
Jose Illegal... $15.00 per hour x 40 hours = $600.00 per week = $31,200.00 per year. Jose Illegal pays no taxes. Jose Illegal now has $31,200.00.
Joe Legal pays for Medical and Dental Insurance with limited coverage ... $1000.00 per month = $12,000.00 per year. Joe Legal now has $19,231.00.
Jose Illegal has full Medical and Dental coverage through the state and local clinics at a cost of $0.00 per year. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00.
Joe Legal makes too much money to be eligible for Food Stamps or Welfare so Joe Legal pays for food... $1,000.00 per month = $12,000.00 per year. Joe Legal now has $7,231.00.
Jose Illegal has no documented income and is eligible for Food Stamps and Welfare. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00.
Joe Legal pays rent of $1,000.00 per month = $12,000.00 per year. Joe Legal is now in the hole -$4,769.00.
Jose Illegal receives a $500 per month Federal rent subsidy, which entirely pays his rent of $500.00 per month = $6,000.00 per year. Jose Illegal still has $31,200.00.
Joe Legal now works overtime on Saturdays and gets a part time job after work to make ends meet.
Jose Illegal has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family.
Joe Legal's and Jose Illegal's children both attend the same school.
Joe Legal pays for his children's lunches while Jose Illegal's children get free government sponsored lunches.
Joe Legal's children go home after school. Jose Illegal's children have an after school ESL program which, again, is provided free of charge.
Joe Legal and Jose Illegal both enjoy the same Police and Fire Services, but Joe Legal paid for them and Jose Illegal did not pay.
a resident of Danville
on May 17, 2010 at 11:10 am
Are you all aware that AMERICA fought this war against the french WITH Mexico? America lent RESOURCES. History BOOKS people, and MR. JACKBALL PRINCIPLE.. READ THEM..Not Fox news circus. BOOKS..Things with the little typing in them. History on the cover would be a good start. Also, are we all really fighting this back and forth over a Hallmark Holiday? Are you all serious with this? Why is there no celebration for the bombing of any one of the city's we did during WW2? I understand the idea of being proud of a victory, BUT, is America not the MELTING POT? Are there not French people here? DO you ALL realize, 8000 French soldiers are said to have lost there lives that day? Do you think they were all bad people? Is THAT EVER A REASON TO CELEBRATE?
a resident of Danville
on May 17, 2010 at 12:15 pm
The Mexicans decided to stop paying interest on money borrowed from the French. The Mexicans squelch on their debt and celebrate the day. Look it up.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 17, 2010 at 12:46 pm
I believe that there is nothing wrong with celebrating Cinco De Mayo at a school, however, does that same school allow for European celebrations? There are many holidays our forefathers from Europe celebrated. Wouldn't it truly be diversity if our schools recognized all cultures? Maybe they would learn a bit of history, as well. I also believe that students who want to wear a shirt with the American flag on it should be allowed to do so. This needs to be done in a respectful manner, as I believe the students did. Perhaps the principal should be chastised in some way, but not fired.
Gary, I agree with your comment about the veterans turning in their graves over this. My many times Great-Grandfather, William Hamilton, who immigrated from Scotland, fought in the Revolutionary war and died at Cow Pens. I think he would support the students and their pro-American display.
a resident of Danville
on May 17, 2010 at 2:10 pm
I think we will all agree that if our federal government had done it's job and "closed" the borders so illegal aliens could not come into our country bringing drugs, crime, human trafficking, etc. this country would definitely be much better off. Let's face it, these illegals have cost us tremendously, as Joe reminded us....and I agree! Asside from cleaning our homes, working in our fields and mowing/blowing our lawns, how have they benefited us? They are leaching from us, true and simple! They take jobs that Americans could have, get free medical, food stamps, translaters, and on and on! Now the Democrats want to give them amnesty so they can benefit from their votes; typical Democrats, not caring about anything but themselves! My family and I are FED UP with the handouts to illegals! The Webster Dictionary describes illegal as: Prohibited by law; against the law; unlawful; illicit; not authorized or sanctioned; an alien who has entered the U.S. illegally! They should all be arrested....not allowed to demonstrate; making demands of our country! I have seen thier demonstrations and signs in which they say they want to take over our country. I have seen their flag flying above the American flag;(which they hung upside down)in Reno, Nv. If we entered their country illegally we would be arrested and jailed for a minimum of two years for "treason"!!!! They wouldn't give us "ANYTHING".....except bread and water in a dirty cell! We cater to them....why???? Would someone please tell me? I truly do not understand it!
And "yes" I think those boys had a perfect right to wear American flag clothing! could it be that the pricipal, who is hispanic, was a bit biased??
Americans please quit babying hispanics, most of which are probably here illegally! I say send them back to Mexico and let their government take care of them; (which they won't)!
a resident of Montair Elementary School
on May 17, 2010 at 2:13 pm
It was merely a bad decision by a principal who thought he was doing the right thing. So many of you here lead small lives and are trying to make this bigger than it is. Get out in the world, do something constructive, and move on.
a resident of Danville
on May 17, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Mad American -
So how many of your friends are willing to do the backbreaking work of picking strawberries, lettuce, artichokes, lettuce, apples, peaches, cherries etc?
I agree that we must address illegal immigration; however, your hate speech does nothing to solve the problem.
a resident of Danville
on May 18, 2010 at 6:52 am
Interesting article on the costs and benefits of immigration from the WSJ. A little dated (2006), but still relevant.
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a resident of Danville
on May 18, 2010 at 10:14 am
Dearest "Cinco de Mayo" - the user here, not the Holiday, I don't want to confuse you,it seems easy to do. It seems we need to be more clear. Let me ask you if you have heard of this little tiny American event, The Tea Party of December 16, 1773. I wonder what that was about??? Hmmmm??? Look it up? Most nations are born or destroyed out of some similar events. So what the hell does your point have to do with any of this? Are you just mad, and want a reason to be mad? Does a dispute over taxes justify thousands of people, that had nothing to really do with it, being killed? As I read above, I became more and more ashamed to be a white American. There is NO QUESTION that principle should be fired, but if those kids that were wearing the flag T-shirts are of the same mindset that some of the people posting here are, they should be fire from the human race as well. If they're uninformed and just using a loop-hole there father taught them to be racist, that isn't right either. One last point for today. To make comments like, " backbreaking work of picking strawberries, lettuce, artichokes, lettuce, apples, peaches, cherries etc? ", is really fairly offensive. It pits Hispanic people as labors that do dirty jobs that no one else will do. I ask one thing; In the grand scheme of life, what is more valuable, lush food, or what some of us do, that sit in CUBICLES all day, and move useless E-paper from point to point? Is a fancy shinny car really important to prove your worth? If so, then you have no worth. So I do wonder about those "Jobs" that no one else is willing to do.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 18, 2010 at 11:33 am
To The Reverend, Please don't ever be ashamed to be a white American. Be proud to be who and what you are.
My problem is not with Hispanic people, it is with illegals, any of them. There are many illegal aliens in this country who are not Hispanic. There are laws that need to be enforced. One example is immigrants, both legal and illegal, who take jobs that are not just laborers, but in the Hi-Tech industry. There are many engineers, who are Americans of all ethnicities, who are unemployed.
I also have noticed that many of you are blaming liberals and democrats for this problem. As a proud liberal democrats, I ask that you try to keep the paratisan rhetoric to a minimum. Let us stop blaming and try to solve the problem. I doubt that the Sons of Liberty would have concerned themselves with differences rather than what they had in common.
a resident of Danville
on May 18, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Dear Reverend,
Tea Party, taxation without representation, was not exactly straight outright refusal to pay interest on a legitimate debt obligation. The Mexicans decided not only stop paying debt principle, but to stop paying interest on money borrowed from the French. Let's have a beer and celebrate their victory!
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 18, 2010 at 6:48 pm
jrm is a registered user.
Come on Joe and Jose...no documented immigration staus and they get a rent subsidy? No documented status and they get food stamps?
There may be extraneous examples but they is not the norm...BUT, I applaud your intent...I have no problem with appropriately restricting our border access to those from all over the globe. Part of my healthcare orientation has taught me we have an exploding birthrate south of the equator and a declining birthrate north of such. The ramifications are huge.
a resident of Danville
on May 18, 2010 at 7:49 pm
You folks who feel passionately about this subject should read Arthur Schlesinger Jr's book, The Disuniting of America: Reflections on a Multicultural Society.
He reviews the history of immigration to this country and goes on to suggest the "cult of ethnicity" that has arisen, in large part legitimately and as a reaction to oppression and racism, has gone too far and is a threat because it may be impossible to recover from its divisiveness. However he appreciates the value of ethnic identity and I enjoy his balanced presentation.
Anyway, worth a look if you have the time.
a resident of Danville
on May 18, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Reverend -
I did not say that the only jobs Hispanics can do are non-skilled, manual labor jobs, so do not put words in my mouth. Hispanics are just as talented as any other race; any Hispanic is capable of doing any job that is out there to be done.
I was responding, however, to Mad American's comment that illegal immigrants are taking "jobs that Americans could have." I was merely trying to make the point that there are very few of us who would want to have to pick the fields in order to make a living because that work and that lifestyle, following the crops, is not an easy one. (Read the book, The Circuit, for a quick insight into that world.) It is, however, honorable work.
a resident of Danville
on May 18, 2010 at 8:33 pm
I agree with you. Illegal immigration has also created a second economy, one without a minimum wage, that reflects what the market will truly bear. If we do find an effective way to curb illegal immigration, it will be interesting to see the effect of the loss of that second economy. Certainly the price of the produce you mention will go up. Hmmm....may mean more demand for produce imported from Mexico!
a resident of Alamo
on May 19, 2010 at 1:42 pm
This is the problem with the first amendment. People are allowed to speak without first thinking. That applies to most of the people who have posted comments here. You bask in what the Constitution allows without first taking the responsibility for being a thoughtful citizen. You are indeed entitled to your rights, but you're not much of a citizen if all you do is run around speaking without thinking.
a resident of another community
on May 19, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Bob, you give us far too much credit. How are you sure we're not thinking first? Maybe this is the best we can do.
I'm proud to live in a country where I'm "allowed" to speak (or write) without thinking! Although, I must say it would be more peaceful if many of us would think without speaking.
And just for the record, we're writing, not speaking.
a resident of Vista Grande Elementary School
on May 20, 2010 at 10:12 pm
jrm is a registered user.
IMHO this has been an informative thread...get over it Bob...
a resident of Danville
on May 21, 2010 at 9:46 am
Bob.. Thanks for the thoughtless comments. You make no point relevant to this discuss. It seems that if you don't agree with something, you think it's without thought. I personally LOVE everyone's thoughts here, no matter if I agree or do not. We have all remained civil in a very difficult discussion, and caused one another other to think. Even your comments have no sparked other comments, which means, thought. Just because you don't agree, or can't see someone else point, does not make it without thought. And BTW, unless you're of a mental capacity on a level that is without fault I would be shocked if you have not been wrong to judge someone else ideas at some point. I have personally learned that sometimes when I am SURE I am correct or someone else is COMPLETELY wrong, that later I have come to find.. I DIDN'T KNOW EVERYTHING,,, and WHOA they where right. Think about it Bob.


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I love the story of the battle of Athens.
It is legend, and I refer to it often in discussions about the purpose of the Second Amendment, or voter oppression, or other related topics.
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I love the story of the battle of Athens.
It is legend, and I refer to it often in discussions about the purpose of the Second Amendment, or voter oppression, or other related topics.
I saw that and it was a pretty awesome representation of people standing up against a corrupt system.
"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?" -Thomas Jefferson-
"Our rights come from our humanity and may not be legislated away -- not by a vote of Congress, not by the consensus of our neighbors, not even by agreement of all Americans but one." Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
Thanks , I never know about this until now . After watching it is a reminder of why we have thr 2nd amendment and why the government is trying to take it away.
That is an awesome story. Too bad it may have to be re-enacted due to a government out of control.
Life's a crap shoot. Sometimes you say crap and sometimes you shoot. Make sure that you don't mess those 2 up!
I saw that a while back, first I've heard of it. Nothing of it in the history books for sure. I wonder if you get together enough people with balls to do that today?
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference- they deserve a place of honor with all that is good. George Washington
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
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Hi all: In Roger Morse's book he talk's about smoking & drummed a hive.What is DRUMMED? thanks
Hi all: In Roger Morse's book he talk's about smoking & drummed a hive.What is DRUMMED? thanks
If you are trying to move bees from one box to another, people often put the box they want the bees in on top of the box with the bees and then tap on the side of the box with a stick or a pocket knife. The vibration causes the bees to move up. It really doesn't seem to matter if you drum on the one you want them in or the one they are in, it just causes them to move up. Sometimes when hiving a swarm you can tap on the box and it seems to speed the bees into the box. That's what they call drumming.
Thank's very much Michael,that was driving me nut's trying to figure it out.I knew if it was music I was in trouble,(ha ha) mark
This reminds me of an old local beekeeper here in the area who had bad eys sight and with out bright sun here in Arizona when he wore sunglasses (before time of tinted ones) had to take his bi-folcles off.
Come spliting time going into fall he would have problems finding the queens and seeing the brood to check the eggs and open brood.
He finally solved the problem by loading the hives on his truck (kept only about 5-10 colonies by the way) and driving around the yard and up and down on the nearby road.
He said when he got done, the queens and workers would always be up, so he would take the upper brood box and set it off and put the rest of the hive back from where he took it.
Of course the bees that went back home would always raise another queen.
Sounds like it would work, but I think it would be easier to drum the hives than to lift them in the truck! I guess he solved his problem.
Hi Michael,
Yes, probably might have been easier to drum them, but then to each his own, and old Bert liked driving them around. Half the time I think he needed something to do to keep busy as he got older.
But in a way he was smart too. He was one that helped us get more into lift gates with the family.Saying we had to learn to think as we got older to keep from breaking our backs up in the hills.


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Menlo commission votes that turning over city property to neighbors follows general plan
Original post made on May 7, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 12:05 PM
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a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 7, 2013 at 3:18 pm
It is curious indeed that it takes six full paragraphs of the Almanac's coverage before a reader learns that last night's 4-2 vote actually went in favor of abandonment. The commission decided that abandonment is indeed consistent with the Menlo Park General Plan, which was the only question on its agenda. The headline of this article is therefore inaccurate. A 3-3 vote could fairly and accurately be described as a split vote, but a 4-2 vote is a win--for the applicants, for the rest of the homeowners on Louise Street who unanimously support abandonment, and for the hundreds of other Menlo Park residents who opposed the Sinnott driveway and support the efforts to protect the green space.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 7, 2013 at 3:34 pm
My thanks to the Almanac for quickly correcting the inaccurate headline and confusion about who won the vote last night.
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on May 7, 2013 at 3:51 pm
For clarification: The Planning Commission did not vote to approve abandonment last night or whether it should or should not occur. It voted on whether abandonment would follow the general plan, which is a criteria considered as part of the abandonment process. The commission also discussed whether a driveway would have followed the general plan, although that was not up for a vote. The 4-2 split vote reflected a lack of consensus by the commissioners as to whether abandonment followed the general plan, with two members dissenting.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 8, 2013 at 10:00 am
Consensus means majority of opinion. That is what the 4-2 split vote is. On the other hand, if all agreed, then there would have been full consensus.
a resident of Atherton: other
on May 8, 2013 at 10:56 am
Curious indeed that unanimous is synonymous with consensus. Full consensus thereby being redundant.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 8, 2013 at 1:42 pm
Sandy Brundage's comments reflect a very peculiar understanding of the meaning of consensus. A 4-2 vote reflects a consensus that abandonment is consistent with the General Plan. Consensus does not mean unanimity. I am not sure why she continues to insist there there was not consensus about whether abandonment followed the General Plan when the commission voted 4-2 that it DID in fact do so. She is betraying a bias that is especially inappropriate considering that she is the reporter of this story.
In a democracy, if one candidate wins 66% of the votes and the other wins 33%, isn't that normally taken as some kind of consensus about who should hold the office? Exactly what is unclear about this concept? And by the way, the driveway was not only not up for a vote, it was not even on the agenda, so I am not sure why it was discussed at all as part of the commission's deliberations.
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on May 8, 2013 at 1:52 pm
Until now I have seen (and used) the word consensus to mean a plan of action that everyone has agreed to. Obviously, other people use it differently and I've discussed that with my editors, who agree with you and the other commenter that it means a majority. To see this as evidence of bias is really a stretch.
They voted 4-2 that abandonment followed the general plan, they discussed the driveway, the commission indicated there was dissent. That's all part of the public record whether individuals think it's all relevant or not.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 8, 2013 at 2:25 pm
This is not just a matter of opinion: The dictionary definition of "consensus" is "majority of opinion," not "unanimity of opinion," so you have been using it incorrectly. It is certainly true that two commissioners cast dissenting votes. But that does not diminish the fact that the commissioners reached a consensus that abandonment is consistent with the General Plan, which was the only issue on the agenda.
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on May 8, 2013 at 2:40 pm
When I go to Web Link, it lists two meanings:
"Definition of CONSENSUS
a : general agreement : unanimity <the consensus of their opinion, based on reports … from the border — John Hersey>
b : the judgment arrived at by most of those concerned <the consensus was to go ahead>"
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on May 8, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Sorry, chopped off the second definition. From Merriam-Webster (Web Link):
Definition of CONSENSUS
a : general agreement : unanimity <the consensus of their opinion, based on reports … from the border — John Hersey>
b : the judgment arrived at by most of those concerned <the consensus was to go ahead>
: group solidarity in sentiment and belief
accord, concurrence, concurrency, agreement, unanimity, unison
conflict, disagreement, dissensus
That would seem to support both uses of the word. I've already said that my editors agree with your usage and have explained the sense in which I meant it.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on May 9, 2013 at 10:44 am
No comment in the article on whether there had been a legal opinion from either the city attorney or others. It would seem(without clarification) that the planning commission is not qualified to properly reach a conclusion given the "intricate legal issues" present.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 9, 2013 at 12:36 pm
It's important to be clear when conveying votes. I've noticed that "unanimous" is fairly frequently used when there is a vote to move something WITH COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS from the Planning Commission to the City Council, yet reported both by the press and city staff as if the support for the original content was unanimous. Not at all the same.
Please take care in reporting. Thank you.
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Nicola Marter was born with a gift. When she touches an object, she sometimes glimpses those who have owned it before. When a woman arrives with a small wooden carving at the gallery Nicola works at, she can see the object's history and knows that it was named after the Firebird - the mythical creature from an old Russian fable.
Compelled to know more, Nicola follows a young girl named Anna who leads her into the past on a quest through the glittering backdrops of the Jacobites and Russian courts, unearthing a tale of love, courage, and redemption.
©2013 Susanna Kearsley (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
Audible Editor, fiction lover, chocolate addict. "Every book is a children's book if the kid can read!" - Mitch Hedberg
"Beautiful Historical Fiction"
Nicola Marter has a gift - when she touches an object, she can see into its past. When she beholds a small wooden carving called the "Firebird," her abilities transport her to 18th century Russia, where she finds young Anna Moray, one of the object's original owners. As impressive as time travel is, what I kept marveling at was author Susanna Kearsley's writing. She effortlessly entwines two narratives in The Firebird, and manages to make them equally compelling. Her beautiful, rich prose created such vivid images in my mind (enhanced by the always excellent narrator, Katherine Kellgren), that I feel as though I have actually met all of the characters and seen the places we journey to in this book. As soon as I finished listening, I immediately downloaded The Winter Sea, so that I could learn even more about Anna's family. Suffice it to say, Kearsley is quickly becoming my new favorite author.
"More heavy on the romance than the historical"
This review is tough because I am comparing it to "The Winter Sea", which I loved and gave 5 stars. This book is a worthy continuation of that story. I did enjoy this book, but not as much as The Winter Sea because "The Firebird" is much more involved in the romantic storyline of the past and present characters than on the historical times of Russia and the Jacobites while the Winter Sea was heavier on the historical times with the romance as a backdrop. I would have enjoyed more history in this one.
Additionally, whereas the narrator of the Winter Sea immediately engaged me, I had to get used to this one.
If you haven't listened/read the Winter Sea first, I would highly recommend it. I believe this book could be a stand alone, but I believe you get much more out of it reading it in sequence.
Overall, it is a solid 4 star read.
Grandmother's example inspired my love of books. Guilty pleasure = weekend naps w. 1 or more cats, & being read to sleep by Audible app.
"Narration was grating!"
I love Kearsley's stories. But the narration for this story was painful. The reader has a "haughty" tone when reading as the main character. Miss Jane Hathaway from Beverly Hillbillies came to mind while listening. Then there's the way she runs sentences together - as if punctuation is merely a suggestion that can be ignored. Makes it hard to follow the story. It's like she was in a rush to get through the book.
A different narrator.
Wine, food and travel writer, editor, novelist.
"Fine Writing"
I love getting two books in one as the story jumps from the present to the past and back. The historical story is richer for its details, as well as its more diverse characters, but both stories were satisfying. As with all the best writers, Kearsley's prose seems effortless. She's a master of setting mood through description, and her characters are well delineated. The only fault I can find in this one is that all of the young males are stock Romance characters (tall, well-muscled, enigmatic, masterful and never crude). That may keep the ladies coming back for more. As for me, I'll try anything Miss Kearsley puts her hand to, because the power of her writing overcomes any cookie-cutter characters that may insinuate themselves into her stories.
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"Historical Mystical Fairy Tale Romance"
I loved The Winter Sea, so I was anxious to listen to The Firebird. This one was more heavy on the romance, but I still loved it. The story of Anna as a child, Anna whisked away to a convent in Belgium for her own protection, Anna in St. Petersburg, Russia at the time of the Czars . . . and parallel story of Nicola and Rob in modern day who both have the "gift" of seeing into the past . . . I learned a lot about the history of the Jacobites, Scotland and Russia . . . and as for Rob and Nicola's physic abilities, well, they aren't plausible . . . but who doesn't love a good fairy tale?
"Absolutely a beautiful story"
Ms. Kearsley never disappoints, and this story is right up there with 5 stars, as are her other books. I've read. I listened to "The Winter Sea" a long time ago, and this story brings back some of it's characters for an update many years later. It's a beautiful narration, recreating many historical places and people bringing this delightful, and sometimes tear jerking tale to light. The 14 hours fly by, so don't let that dissuade you from listening, as it's well worth your time.
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"An Epic Listen!"
This is one of the best audiobooks I have listened to. I love Susanna Kearsley's writing style and the beautiful characters that you come to love. She has her stoies flash back from modern times to some point in the past fluidly. I always am disappointed when it is time to change centuries but quickly become enraptured with the current tale and forget I was ever disconcerted.
This book all revolves around finding out the history of a small figurine called The Firebird. The story travels between London, Scotland, and Russian and the reader gets to experience it all like he is there because of Kearsey's wonderful imagery. There is romance, family ties, faith, and a touch of supernatural that makes it a perfect blend for me.
Katherine Kellgren does a spectacular job narrating this book and handles a variety of accents with perfection.
"An ingenious approach!"
Without giving away spoiler, which you will discover in the first few pages, I liked the instrument she used to move back and forth between story lines. Yes the story is a little heavy on romance and all too predictable, with the men being something out of a yard sale romance novel. However, the story itself moved along quickly enough that this was not a serious drawback.
The narrator was absolutely a dream to listen to and I wouldn't mind hearing more of her. There were lots of different accents to handle, Scottish, Russian, Irish, British, American- and they may not have all been "strictly authentic, ( I am not an expert) but her ability to move quickly between them was amazing as well as her ability to handle both men's and women's dialog.
"Loved it!"
Loved it! I have read most of Susanna Kearsley's books and I have to say this is one of her best. Ms. Kearsley has a unique way of seeing the past through today's eyes and bringing this to the reader. Although the love story part of the book is predictable, it is still one of those books that leave the reader smiling. The narrator delivers the story in a unique way and successfully makes all characters believable. Kudos to Ms. Kearsley for a well written and thoroughly pleasurable read. I don't often give 5's to a book, but this one deserved it.
"Continuation of Winter Sea"
I wish I could have given it more stars. I really wanted to love it. I loved Winter Sea so much and seeing a revival of some of that story delighted me! There were parts of this book (the end) that were moving and satisfying, but for the most part, I didn't care for the modern day story involving actual psychics and Nicola's mission to help the sick girl. I felt this major plotline was underdeveloped and therefore almost forgotten making the entire point of the story easy to forget.
It FELT to me like a strain to try and replicate Winter Sea but didn't work
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Go to Mic
This is my go to mic. Without doubt when tracking guitar, be it electric or acoustic this mic will always be used in the process. On drums this mic is excellent to record the snare (top and bottom), the front snap of the kick drum pretty much anything. This mic is an all round great mic and I think every studio/producer should own multiple.
Shure SM57
This is the default microphone in my mic pack. It can be used in every close mic situation with out fail and I have never worked a stage without one. Do not expect the wide frequency response of a large diaphragm and vocalist fill them full of spit in seconds. Not as bash proof as the 58 and not the clarity and depth of a Beta 57. The 100 quid price tag is steep for such a readily stolen mic but there are few microphones for any less money that do the wide coverage of applications than a 57.
SM57 Review
This is an amazing mic for the price.
With the SM57 you can mic pretty much anything with decent results. I\'ve used it with acoustic guitar, amp cabs, hand drums and drumkits, and I wouldn\'t hesitate to give it a go with anything else. Sure, there are better mics available for specific uses, but the 57 is a great all-rounder.
The 57 beta is also good. Not better, but different.
You\'ll need a good amount of preamp gain to use this though, maybe 56-60db.
Not the best for live sound.
Not a bad dynamic instrument but certainly not the best. I've used an SM57 for instrument amplification for around 10 years. Recently purchased the Bose L1 amplification system and realised that the sound quality of the mic was not as good as it could be. I have tried a few alternatives recently and settled on an Audix OM-5, a fair bit more expensive but there's just no comparison in terms of sound quality and feedback rejection.
Engineers MUST
This is an EXCELLENT all purpose mic for the price. It's small, dynamic, and inexpensive, ALL home recording studios should have one.
It's good points:
You can use it on anything and it should sound pretty good. Instruments, voices, and hey if you're not sure what to use, use a Shure!(57)
It's downfall:
It's not a U87
It MIGHT break if you throw it in a pond...
The SM57 is a great little mic for the price. Even though it isnt the best sounding microphone in the world , for a general purpose recording and live mic for under £100 it is unbeatable! These mics have saved the day for me a number of times when more expensive stage mics fail due to rough treatment from artists. The SM57 is an essential part of any studio or live set-up, i'll never go gigging without at least one. Its the industry standard for a reason.
Why do people still buy this mic? Don't be so cheap and get some Beyer M201's instead.
SM57 Review
If you're going to spend your money on a Microphone that will do a number of jobs and do them well then go for the SM57. It's for a very good reason that this Mic has sold consistently over the years. It may not look as shiny and pretty as many similar products but it has so many applications that looks really do not matter.
My recent uses include Snare Drum miking, Guitar Amplifier miking, Conga miking and even using it as a secondary Mic to get a different perspective on a vocal take. As a Music Technology lecturer I rely on multi-purpose Microphones like this one in the classroom. It's hard-wearing and efficient; a really useful tool.
Another recommendation is for home studio users. Don't wimp out and spend less. You'll get 'less'! Much less… and you'll probably find yourself replacing a cheaper microphone before long – especially if you've bought a single microphone for vocals, instruments and percussion.
My advice is to ignore the term "work-horse" which is always being bandied around with Shure products (particularly the SM57 and 58). It is a phrase that doesn't do it justice. For such a modest price you'll get a microphone you'll use over and over again in many different situations.
Shure SM57 Review
The Shure SM57 was the first microphone I ever bought, and has served me very well. It has certainly lived up to its legendary status and its reputation for being the industry standard, as well as being extremely versatile. I managed to get by with just this single microphone for a good while as it can be used for so many different instruments - I personally have used it to record mainly guitar, bass guitar and drums, and all of these have been picked up brilliantly by the mic. Despite being a complete newbie when it comes to recording audio I've had no problems with achieving a very nice sound without much effort from this microphone.
At £69.99, the SM57 is definite value for money, especially due to its versatility and the fact that it can easily be used as your only microphone if needed and your budget is tight (like mine is). It has a quality that really could not be much improved upon with the more expensive microphones for the needs of the majority, and puts the mics at the lower end of the price range to shame in terms of clarity - this microphone can be taken seriously.
In terms of the extras you get with this product, it comes with a useful but concise booklet which outlines the specifications for the microphone as well as the recommended placement of the SM57 for various instruments (various drums, guitar/bass amps, brass/woodwind instruments, and vocals), as well as placement for PA/stage use and tips on application to produce various different sounds. Also included is a stand attachment (swivel adapter) and a storage bag. One perhaps obvious thing to note is that the microphone doesn't come with a lead like a few of the lower end microphones do. Depending on your needs, you'll either need the male XLR to female XLR lead that's recommended as an accessory on this site, or if you (like me) want to record straight to your PC, I would recommend getting a male XLR to mini jack lead of some sort. You may also need an adaptor for this, and for me the 'Lynx 3.5mm stereo jack plug to 6.3mm stereo socket' (available on this site for £2) worked just fine.
All in all this is a marvellous product that I would recommend to anyone, in almost any situation. As a first microphone it has served me excellently and I would not have bought anything else.
Shure SM57
I have recorded approximately 40 CD tracks using this microphone, and it has been my recording staple for the past 5 years or so. I am a vocalist and compose my songs on a synth before laying my vocals down on a home recording studio. This method allows me to isolate every track I record and the SM57 has been particularly useful for me as it is comprehensive to use and the play back after recording with it has made my voice sound very slick. I have a soft voice and this microphone really excentuates this quality as it picks up even the softest whisper exceedingly well. When mixing down I often add wet reverb to my vocal recordings and this effect gives the tonality of the SHURE SM57 an even velvetier sound. As I have said this mic does pic up even small sounds which sometimes is a problem if you are a home musician as I have often experienced picking up background noises such as traffic from outside and any accidental knocks against the mic stand from the flex. This is why I would never record with it in my hand. However, the upside of this is of course, that it captures vocal range and dynamics very well and no sounds get missed. A good mic for someone just starting out with their home studio as one more advantage is that this mic is versatile and when layering in harmonies through a digital recorder, a good vocal backing 'wall' can be created with ( from my own experience) around 16 vocal tracks playing together and very little loss of clarity through bouncing before mixing down. I have found this mic to be better suited to recording work than live singing through an amp. A trusty tool of the trade.
Shure SM57
In my opinion still the best direct mic solution for instrument cabinets. Great attack characteristics placed close in moving to a more balanced and rich middle sound when placed 5 to 6 inches from the cone. Works equally well in studio and live applications and is built like a tank...... no studio / live sound engineer will be without a handful of these in his road trunk. I have a couple of beta 57's and I have to say the difference to the standard 57 is minimal, particularly in a live environment. Dont be fooled by more expensive studio instruments mic's ... a combination of 2 SM57's and a ribbon will give you the results you require.
I've been using the same SM57 for about 14 years, and it had had a hard life when I rescued it. It's previous owner was about to consign it to the bin (because it was scratched) but worked perfectly. It still does. I've used it on literally every micing set up from snare to overheads and even kick (at a push), and despite the fact that the foam in the top has now disintegrated, it simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Still going strong, it is a little more ungainly than when I acquired it, and is now being used by the singer for lead vocals. The case is very nearly bullet proof and missile retardant, so it is handy for the jobbing musician, and particularly useful for those who can only afford to have one great microphone, if so, then this is the one. It simply mics anything brilliantly and accurately. Slight drawback in the absence of an on/off switch to prevent broadcasting an embarrasing faux pas, it is balanced by being dynamic and free from batteries, so that it won't let you down in that department, when you forget to sitch it off. Never thought of replacing it, because I'd only be improving on the paint job!
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