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The north-west of Scotland is rich in history, legends, myth and magic… including the romantic story of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
The tiny village of Glenfinnan, a few miles west of Fort William on the shores of Loch Shiel is an important historical site commemorated today with a fine monument to the event in 1745 (see Bonnie Prince Charlie). It was also here that various of the Harry Potter films were made. Two different figures, certainly, but one wonderful landscape.
For a more detailed historical background on Glenfinnan see History.

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Thursday, August 02, 2007
Goldengate: Professional Artists Replies
It has, at least for me, raised some interesting points of discussions, so I decided to find a new angle on things. Certain aspects of both Golden and Witterstaetters reply got me - chiefly being their claims of repeated harassment, claims which have been strongly denied by the other parties. I also couldn't help but think if this affair has altered the way Golden will now approach commissions in the future, but then his views are now public, as is the warnings about his overall behavior. I thought it'd be interesting to seek out the views of other professional artists, so what I did was send out an email to a number of artists who are active in the field of commissions - I've promised them all anonymity and the replies I've received thus far are most enlightening. Without any further comment from myself, here's the questions and the answers so far. As more answers come in I'll follow it up, and if any artist who undertakes commissions out there wishes to post a reply, then certainly go for it.
QUESTION 1] Do you feel what Michael Golden did with the commissions in question to be unprofessional, and why?
ARTIST A: Yes, of course. There's no excuse for insulting the client by writing a comment on the art. Beyond that, the quality of the art was clearly and deliberately below the artist's usual standards, certainly not worth $500 (however, the value of art is subjective and I see a lot of art that sells far beyond the amount I would judge it to be worth). But in my opinion he was purposely not trying to give the client his money's worth.
ARTIST B: I don't know the Michael Golden story and probably don't want to.
ARTIST C: Yes. If he was going to be late, or felt harassed by the customer, refund the money, or keep the customer informed as to the status. A gray area comes up with the customer not being happy with the art he got back. How far is too far when doing commissions? Should the artist submit endless roughs, like in a "real" job? Yes, there are some customers who will ride that for everything they can get, and make an artist miserable. Does the amount of money paid for the art factor into that?
ARTIST D: I feel that sending out a piece with an obvious misspelling is not very professional.
While artwork is a subjective experience for both the maker and the viewer, spelling is not. This bespeaks either ignorance or sloth. And I don't know why an artist would send out a piece that reveals either one of these things about themselves. Which all begs the question. If the artist is paid for an illustration, why deliver 33% lettering? And misspelled lettering that delivers a snide dig, at that.
To argue that an 11x17 commission did not specify how much of the area is to be occupied by the drawing is childish. I don't believe the commissioner paid for air. This was not, in my opinion, negative space within a design. It resembled the space left on a cover illustration to accommodate a logo. With a few additional pencil and pen strokes the artist could have created a context for this piece and used the space paid for.
I believe that citing the commissioner's use of the word "sketch" in his request may also take advantage of carelessness on the part of the buyer. "Civilians" almost always refer to my pencil and/or ink illustrations as "sketches." I've heard that for fifty years. When confronted with such a request, I feel it is incumbent upon the artist to seek clarification, instead of seizing on a colloquialism in order to do a lesser work.
I feel that the final bit of sophistry involves the artist's argument about the cape. The commission, I believe, was for a drawing of Doctor Strange. Not Doctor Strange's cape.
But if the piece HAD to be drawn that way, couldn't it have been drawn well? Is the cape made of heavy-duty aluminum foil? But you know, the artist could have achieved the same effect he cited and still have given the buyer more. But that would have required the artist extending himself. But why? The artist had already cashed the check. And if the customer protests? The artist can deign to don his snooty "artiste" hat and condescend to give his customer an art lesson. A glib, self serving art lesson, to boot.
ARTIST E: Somewhat. But he's right; the artist can indeed provide whatever he wants, as long as it sits withing the parameters of a verbal or written contract. If he disappoints too often, obviously word would get around, and he'd hurt his market value.
But art quality is arguably quite subjective.
QUESTION 2] If you felt you were being harassed by someone who has commissioned art what would you do? (Refund and walk away, send out a similar piece of art, etc etc)
ARTIST A: I have been in that situation before, and I first immediately offered to refund the money, but when that was repeatedly refused, I made time and did the art to the best of my ability, then again offered the art or a refund.
ARTIST B: I have never really been harassed by someone who has commissioned art except for one client who had described his own scene and characters to me. What I sent him, in spite of a thumbnail was not what he had in mind and he was convinced that I had purposely ignored his intent. I no longer take on such commissions unless I have a clear understanding with the client that we are not in the realm of commercial art -- that preliminary sketches are required and must be paid for, and that even then they will inevitably be getting my interpretation of their concept. In the case of the unsatisfied client I offered a refund -- which somehow he took as an insult -- so I kept it.
I always worry that someone will hate what I have sent them -- but with the exception stated, it hasn't happened yet.
ARTIST C: I try to make the customer as happy as I can, get him his desired art, then remember to never take an order from that guy again!
ARTIST D: Refund and walk away.
ARTIST E: Depends on the nature of the harassment.
QUESTION 3] Do you take full payment up front, before you start?
ARTIST A: Sometimes people thrust the money at me, even though I tell them it may take months before I can do it. But I don't ask for any money until I'm ready to begin, and then they may pay only half up front if they wish. I much prefer not to be paid until I start the commission.
ARTIST B: I always take full payment up front. I have enough trouble collecting from some independent companies let alone individuals. Because I'm a lousy negotiator, I work through an agent whenever possible which solves a lot of problems including my tendency to say yes for too little money.
ARTIST C: Up front.
ARTIST D: Yes.
ARTIST E: Yes.
QUESTION 4] Do you give set deadlines?
ARTIST A: I usually make an effort not to, because I can't afford to give commissions priority over commercial work. I always tell the client it may be weeks or months before I can do the art.
ARTIST B: I try to avoid exact deadlines for commissions but I try to give clients a ballpark idea of when to expect the work. If a deadline is suggested I either agree to meet it, as with any other job, or suggest a new deadline, or turn the job down.
ARTIST C: No, but it's odd if I take over a month to get a commission back to the customer. I take them seriously!
ARTIST D: I ask the customer what they want. Most people want it within two or three months. I've been slow on some commissions and apologetic. But I've never received any complaints about a final result as delivered. I gladly offer references.
ARTIST E: Not generally, no, but if a client asks for it, I do.
QUESTION 5] If you're unable to meet a deadline for a commission what action(s) do you take?
ARTIST A: I don't usually give a due date, but if the client feels it's taking longer than expected, I offer a refund. I've given three refunds in five years. Two of those were for very large commissions I just couldn't fit in to my schedule. I spent many hours on the art but couldn't get it finished and still gave them a full refund. In one case, I also gave them a free sketch.
ARTIST B: If I can't make a deadline, I inform the client and we see what can be worked out. As I said, I avoid deadlines when possible, but if the client had been specific and I couldn't make a deadline to which I had agreed, I would, as the last resort, offer to return the money. Commissions are just one more kind of job and the fans who request them are clients. You agree to something and you do it. On the other hand. clients shouldn't make assumptions about things they didn't request and everything requested should be in writing.
ARTIST C: Keep the customer informed, and see if they're OK with that.
ARTIST D: I humbly grovel and ask the person whose money I have already spent, to forgive me. Then I get busy and do a good job for the customer! I send him a scan. I WAIT FOR AN APPROVAL, and then I ship it out.
ARTIST E: I apologize and offer refund or further waiting.
QUESTION 6] People are clearly talking about bad stories from the buyers viewpoint, as someone who takes on commissions, have you had a bad experience with a buyer that has nearly turned you off doing commissions?
ARTIST A: No. My clients have almost all been very patient and pleasant to deal with. In the one instance I mentioned above about being harassed, I just resolved never again to "promise" to do a commission.
ARTIST B: A bad experience probably wouldn't put me off commissions any more than bad experiences at Marvel or DC kept me from working there. There are of course individual clients both professional and fan based I would never work with again.
ARTIST C: Sure. I did a group scene for a customer, who was never happy. Again, I sent him pencil roughs first. Mistake. He keep re-arranging figures, etc..How far is too far? It really got ridiculous.
ARTIST D: Not really. Most people are very kind, whether we come to terms, or not.
Some commissions I've done have been the most satisfying illustrative experiences in my career.
However there have been requests for large project commissions, such as illustrating a person's book. I was asked, simply, "How much do you charge for a page?" A page of what? And how many? Who writes? Color? Who owns what on the finished publication? I spent an hour or two composing a list of facts I'd need answered before I could give a realistic answer. Basically, I wrote a primer on graphic novel production and self-publication. I never received the kindness of a reply. Not the best use of my time, ultimately.
ARTIST E: Not ... really. No.
And, in closing, any other views that we haven't covered with the above questions?
ARTIST A: I think we artists are fortunate that people want to buy our art, and I don't take it for granted. Some people can easily afford to blow off $500, but to others even $50 is a lot of money, and I try to respect that and always do my best to give them their money's worth.
ARTIST B: All work is best based on mutual respect. There have been some months when commissions were all my income and I am thankful.
ARTIST C: I can see how the customer would be unhappy with his experience in the Golden matter, but keep in mind that artist can be put off by customers, too...There is rudeness on both sides at times! There have been occasions where the tone on the ComicArt list is one of "here's how to treat these artist bums to get what ya want...Ya gotta play them like THIS..."as if taking the artist's considerations and feelings are not to be considered!
So there you have it. A cross-section of professional artists, all active in the commission world, all have worked for the major companies, all are 'name' artists. All are very interesting responses, if you ask me and if more arrive then I'll post them up here for everyone to see.
3 comments:
- Craig Zablo said...
I'm curious as to why the artist's weren't named. They weren't saying anything controversial
- Thursday, August 02, 2007 11:57:00 am
- Danny said...
It was by their own choice. I offered anonymity and the artists accepted - none asked me to revoke that anonymity. If any of them do then I'll insert some names.
I guess you have to remember that they are talking about a fellow professional here...
- Thursday, August 02, 2007 12:09:00 pm
Excellent discussion. I myself have only gone through one artist for commissions, and he's been great each time. Once he was a little late with it and offered to discount my next order.
Funny story, though: once I asked for a sketch from this artist at a convention, and he got the exact opposite of what I specified. I wanted to say something, but I just couldn't; my mind was thinking, "Dude, how dare you? He spent 90 minutes drawing this!"
I always try to be specific, but really, kids, BE SPECIFIC.
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Since the first day I came to this college, I never liked going home. I liked hostel life more. I liked being with friends, the independence. When the rest used to be very excited whenever vacations came, I was the one who went to depression. No one ever understood why I was like that.
But this time, the vacations were different. I wanted to rush back home as soon as I can. I wanted to go and hug my parents. I wanted to run away from everything-college, friends, Independence, him. I didn't know why I behaved like that. I thought I was happy with him. But as the vacations were approaching, I realised I wanted to be with my mum more than I wanted to be with him. I felt that I would love to get some sleep at night more than spending it talking to him. I didn't know why I wasn't enjoying it anymore.
I was the one who said that I wanted to fight for my love till my last breath. I was the one who wasn't ready to give up. Was my determination making me hollow from inside? Was it making me weak? On one side I still wanted to be with him, but on the other hand I wanted to break free of it all, to give it all up and run back to my parents. I didn't know why I felt like this, why I was doing this. The only thing I knew was that I needed to spend some time away from all this, with my family.
I was supposed to leave at 10 am. I remember him asking whether he could go with me to the railway station a few hours before the train came so that we could spend some time together before I left. We were both upset with the cancellation of our date.
But that wasn't possible. My parents never let me travel alone. They always came to pick me up. So we even had to cancel that plan. I was badly upset.
Even before I left for home, I tried calling him up a number of times, but somehow the calls never connected. Now that's what is called bad luck. The clock struck 10. With a heavy heart I took my bags and left for home.
Whenever I tried calling, I always got the message that his phone was switched off. So I stopped trying. I thought that there must be some problem with his phone, and he was as disturbed as I was. I knew he would call as soon as he could.
But he didn't call.
I dunno why but I wasn't worried or tensed this time. I don't know why not talking to him didn't upset me. I knew I had come home to get away from all the worries and tensions this relationship gave me so I didn't call him.
We didn't contact each other for a few days. I knew my reasons but I didn't know his. I realised it's been a long time and that I should call him. As soon as I took my cell and searched through my contacts to find his name, I realised that I didn't have the number he used at home. I only had the college number which was supposed to be switched off while he was at home. I dropped my cell on the bed with a sigh. Now the only hopes left for me was to wish that he would call me.
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Due to the difficulty in keeping this site up to date, you are advised to access the following travel website to confirm current timetables for buses travelling through Farningham – http://www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk/se/XSLT_SELTT_REQUEST?language=en and enter "Farningham" in the location box.
From EYNSFORD, opp. Five Bells & FARNINGHAM, Pied Bull (4 mins. later) Mondays to Saturdays – Route 421 to SWANLEY 09:32, 11:09, 12:59 & 14:26
Sundays and Bank Holidays – Route 429 to SWANLEY, DARTFORD, Darent Valley Hospital & BLUEWATER 09:00, 11:25 & 14:20
also from FARNINGHAM, Pied Bull (MF – Mondays to Fridays; SO – Saturdays
Mondays to Saturdays – Route 429 to SWANLEY 06:07(MF), 06:47(MF), 07:34# (MF), 08:37#(SO), 09:37(SO), 09:37#(MF), 10:37#, 11:37(SO), 11:37#(MF), 12:37#, 13:37(SO), 13:37#(MF), 14:37#, 15:37(SO), 16:37#(SO), 16:52#(MF), 17:37 (SO) & 17:52#(MF) (# continues to DARTFORD Home Gdns via Joydens Wood.)
From BLUEWATER, Darent Valley Hospital & DARTFORD
Mondays to Saturdays – Route 477 to SWANLEY (for connection by Route 421 to FARNINGHAM & EYNSFORD) 12:20, 13:50 (departs Darent Valley Hospital 8 mins., and DARTFORD Market St. 19 mins. after BLUEWATER)
Sundays and Bank Holidays – Route 429 to FARNINGHAM & EYNSFORD
10:00, 12:55, 15:20 & 17:30 (on Sundays, Route 429 departs Darent Valley Hospital 6 mins., and DARTFORD Market St. 13 mins. after BLUEWATER)
From DARTFORD Market Street (MF – Mondays to Fridays; SO – Saturdays only)
Mondays to Saturdays – Route 429 to FARNINGHAM 08:32(MF), 09:32, 10:32 (MF), 11:32, 12:32(MF), 13:32, 15:32*, 17:32(SO), 17:47(MF), 18:47(MF)
(* departs 12 mins. later Mondays to Fridays during school holidays)
From SWANLEY, Bartholomew Way
Mondays to Saturdays – Route 429 to FARNINGHAM 07:05 (MF), 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 (SO), 16:00 (SO), 16:12 (MF), 17:00 (SO), 17:15 (MF),
Route 421 to FARNINGHAM & EYNSFORD 09:50, 11:30, 13:15, & 14:45 Sundays – Route 429 to FARNINGHAM & EYNSFORD 10:38, 13:33, 15:58 & 18:08.
From FARNINGHAM opp. Pied Bull & EYNSFORD Five Bells (4 mins. later)
Mondays to Saturdays – Route 421 to SEVENOAKS Bus Stn. 09:59, 11:39, 13:24 &14:54
From SEVENOAKS Bus Stn. Mondays to Saturdays – Route 421
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This month sees another bus service consigned to history. It is route 415 which ran on Thursdays only to Bluewater and Gravesend. There has been no official explanation for its withdrawal but in mid December it simply stopped running and all references to it on published timetables disappeared. This could be linked with reports in the press that at least two headmasters of schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells became concerned at safety issues with the company operating the school buses. As a result, Kent County Council withdrew funding from the company operating them and switched the funding to other bus operators who took over the two school bus routes. It seems that the lack of funding has resulted in the disappearance of all services operated by the company in question.
That leaves Eynsford with only the 429 route on Sundays providing a direct link to Darent Valley Hospital and Bluewater. It is still possible to get to these destinations by bus during the week by changing at Swanley onto Route 477 which provides a good service, usually every half an hour from Swanley to Dartford, Darent Valley Hospital and Bluewater. There are, however, only two return journeys that connect at Swanley with Route 421 back to Eynsford and I have included these in the revised bus times in this month's Trident.
Residents of Farningham still benefit from the extended Route 429 providing a direct connection to Dartford via Swanley at hourly intervals until mid-afternoon, although for some reason this bus only continues to Dartford every 2 hours on Saturdays. There are good connections from Dartford Home Gardens (by the station) to Darent Valley Hospital by Route 428, 477 or Fastrack B (between them providing 12 buses an hour), or a bewildering array of buses to Bluewater with routes 96, 428, 477 and Fastrack B providing, between them, some 20 buses an hour. Connections back from Bluewater are best made using route 96, 428 or 477 as these stop in Market Street in Dartford where it is easier to change onto the 429 for Farningham.
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The perceptions of self may differ from one cultural context to another. I explored this possibility in 191 South African children between 12 and 13 years of age. This paper is an extension of research on the appropriateness of Marsh/Shavelson model of self-concept for the nonWestern subjects. Responses to a standard Self-Description Questionnaire-1 (SDQ-1) revealed, the item-scale correlations and reliability coefficients obtained were encouraging. Factor analysis generally supported both the specific facets of the SDQ-1 and the existence of an underlying general self-concept factor. These results are then considered in relation to other evidence of the cross-cultural validity of both the SDQ-1 and the Shavelson model of the self. Comparisons of the South African means to those of previously reported Australian, Kenyan, Nigerian, Nepalese and Zimbabwean children of the same age indicated that there was a tendency for the South Africans to have relatively higher opinions of their personal appearance (non-academic self-esteem) than youngsters from other countries. Alternative interpretations appeared to be useful in gaining better understanding of implications of the results for the school counsellor's role in helping students and teachers build self-esteem. The need to belong, or to feel a sense of self-worth, inclusion and significance virtually affect the learning process. The self-descriptions of Black youth provide evidence that young people are important, vital, and active in nation-building. Recognition should be given to culture and racial-specific views people bring to the counselling relationship.


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Here's the track listing for the album:
U2's love is never Ordinary
U2 have released a new song! It's called Ordinary Love – it's on the soundtrack to a film about Nelson Mandela – this is great for several reasons – by supporting Mandela's story it will be heard by more people and perhaps somewhat selfishly, we get new U2 music!
If you like, read the lyrics to U2's Ordinary Love here.
One wonders if it was a left over song from the Songs of Ascent sessions or something new? Either way, it sounds pretty good!
Maybe you are more of a Pink Floyd fan? You might be pleased to know the band has announced plans to release a new album called The Endless Summer. Here's the lyrics.
Songs of Ascent not dead according to Bono
Bono has given a huge hint that the Songs of Ascent album may just happen yet. He said to U2.com:
"We're working on three albums at the moment and we haven't decided what order we're going to put them out but The Songs of Ascent have the kind of beautiful intimacy that we're speaking of now. They fit into this moment, the mode of some of these artists that I was hanging out with on Christmas Eve."
That's a very interesting comment as the last we heard about the project was from Adam Clayton who told Q magazine that the project was pretty much dead: "We thought there was more material left over from No Line… we now feel a long way from that material."
So what has realllllly changed? Nothing. Nothing's in concrete.
U2 did a fast one and released a new album for free – the long expected Songs of Ascent is actually Songs of Innocence.
All U2 need is love
Here's a few posts on U2 I've put together recently on U2 and their lyrics for www.allu2songslyrics.com.
- U2 commentary on American politics – Bono and U2 reflect on America very often
- 10 U2 Love songs – The Beatles once sang 'all you need is love' – Bono has heeded that message
- U2: politics and nuclear bombs – U2 sure are concerned about Big Bang theories
- Bono on Jesus in U2 lyrics – no discussion about U2's lyrics would be complete without some thought about U2 and spirituality.
Blow Your House Down Lyrics by U2
Blow Down Your House was released by Irish Rockers U2 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their classic album, Achtung Baby. The song was from the recording sessions of that album. It was released as part of a super dooper reissue of Actung Baby.
Burn Your House down features all the familiar sonic elements of Achtung Baby – Edge riffs, appeggios, slide guitar, backing vocals and lyrics that feature a woman as a central character that's being out of control – kind of like characters from The Lady with the Spinning Head or So Cruel.
You've been along this road so many times
Nothing should be a surprise to you
Seen every premeditated crime
From every possible point of view
Why, if it's so wrong, does it feel so right?
Why, oh I've got your gun?
Do I want you tonight?
She, she's gonna blow your house down
She's gonna turn your head around
She's gonna blow your house down
What of chaos is the thing you crave
Is it the taste of self-inflicted pain
And what of losing is your drug of choice
Is it what keeps you coming back again
Why, if it's so wrong, does it feel so right
She, she's gonna blow your house down
She's gonna turn your head around
She's gonna blow your house down
She blow your house down
She's gonna turn your head around
She's gonna blow your house down
Run fast, fast as you can
Run fast, fast as you can
Fast, fast as you can
Run as fast, fast as you can
Fast as you can
Run as fast, fast as you can
The wave, it have its
She was saving it
What makes you think you can
Oh, they're craving
Deals for breaking
Your old devil's hands
She, she's gonna blow your house down
She's gonna turn your head around
She's gonna blow your house down
She gonna blow your house down
She's gonna turn your head around
She's gonna blow your house down
Lilywhite's thoughts on U2 from 1987 – Did they come true?
Steve Lilywhite circa late 80s
I came across this article on @U2 which featured an interview with Steve Lilywhite who, as time has now told us, has been one of U2's most best and consitent collaborators.
Clearly U2's The Joshua Tree album has started to go stellar at the time of the interview and U2 were becoming a huge band. I thought it would be interesting to reflect on some of his comments about the future U2 and see where they landed.
His words from 1987 are telling.
"They have still got their best to come. They have now started to write songs and The Joshua Tree is far more song-oriented. They spent four albums trying to write songs and now, on their fifth album, they are just beginning to get it together. By the sixth and seventh albums I think we'll see some classic songs coming from U2."
Did we see some classic U2 songs from those sixth and seventh albums? We sure did! Rattle and Hum produced All I Want Is You, Desire, Angel of Harlem and a wee hit called When Love Comes to Town. And then what happended? If you paid attention as Actung Baby commanded, you'll have heard the majestic One – a song which some how managed to top the beauty of Joshua Tree's With or Without you. There was also the monster of a song, The Fly, the haunting Who's Going to Ride your Wild Horses, and of course the mega hits of Even Better Than the Real Thing and Mysterious Ways.
So we can safely say Steve Lilywhites prediction was bang on!
'If you can build a band up from the first to third albums it is quite a nice little progression. It was always clear in my mind that U2 were going to go all the way. There was no question of that."
It would appear that Steve thought U2 had gone all the way with Joshua Tree and perhaps that's a fair enough sentiment – two number ones on the US charts is pretty much going all the way in my book.
Could Steve have predicted how far U2 have actually ended up going? No, I doubt he would have thought U2 would have become the biggest band in the planet taking over the Rolling Stones in terms of sales and concert tickets sold, but he was still there went U2 basically had their third coming with All That You Can't Leave Behind. The songs from that album owned the Grammy Awards, and then Steve swam the tide of U2 popularity with How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb* and the slowburning but the more you listen the more you love it, No Line on The Horizon.
"This is very close to being an album of classic songs, but I think that within one or two albums they could have an album which might be one of the biggest-selling records of all time.
Two Words: Achtung Baby.
"This album will do well, it'll probably double their sales so far, but the next one will be brilliant!"
Well I wouldn't say Rattle And Hum is brilliant but it had some brilliant songs – U2 got a bit of crap for trying a bit to hard to emulate the soul / blues thing that they were in love with – regardless, as I mentioned above Rattle and Hum had the songs, and believe me when I saw U2 in Auckland play Angel of Harlem, the fans went nuts with appreciation.
So based on that rough cut from the Lilywhite interview, he had a fair measure of where U2 would end up!
* You dismantle an atomic bomb with love
Originally published on The Optimus Prime Experiment as Steve Lilywight talks future U2 in 1987
U2 Mexico City Set List 2011
So U2 got back into business in Mexico City. The highlight? U2 playing a full version of Zooropa.
Here's the set list:
Main Set: Even Better Than The Real Thing, I Will Follow, Get On Your Boots, Magnificent, Mysterious Ways, Elevation, Until the End of the World, Happy Birthday, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Pride, Stuck In a Moment, Beautiful Day – Rain, Miss Sarajevo, Zooropa, City of Blinding Lights, Vertigo, I'll Go Crazy (remix) – Discotheque – Please, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Scarlet, Walk On – You'll Never Walk Alone
Encore(s): One, Amazing Grace – Where the Streets Have No Name, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me, With or Without You, Moment of Surrender
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Open Data and Gamification (II) – City of Gijón in Minecraft®
After playing with the examples of Denmark and UK in out previous post, we tried to build Gijón based on the data available. In this post, I will show what we have done and the results.
First of all we needed the data of Gijón's ground and buildings. We asked the City Council for this information, and in a couple of days we received a MDE file with XYZ ASCII values with 5, 10 and 20 metres of resolution. Also, we got a .DXF file with all the city buildings in 3D. This was apparently nice, but the problem was that buildings came in a full scale while we had the terrain in a 1:5 scale.
Firstly we converted the XYZ terrain data into a heightmap image —it may be used with programs to create maps for games—. In our case, we used the World Painter of Minecraft augmenting its size by 5 times, to adapt it to the full scale at least in width. This was the result:
In this map we already had the shape of the city. It was used to put buildings on.
We created the models of some important buildings importing from SketchUp, while the rest of the buildings conforms a real size approximation from the .DXF file.
One of the iconic monument added is the "Elogio al Horizonte":
Here the real one:
If you want to play within this Minecraft "world", there is a public server at 220.127.116.11. Not all the city has been built, but some buildings (local football stadium, city hall, etc.) have been risen. Take part in the game!


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I'm finally getting back on the water after about a 5 year hiatus when my parent's split up and we quit doing family charters in San Diego. I've been sailing on and off since I was 7 or 8, and a sunset cruise on a friends' Ericson 30 has me hooked enough to pull my copy of Champan's out of the storage boxes and to start brushing up on my seamanship.
And, of course, since I'm now out of college and establishing myself in a career I've got the insane thought that finding a boat and getting the GF and some friends out for daysails and trips to Catalina might be in order. This could get expensive. :o
Anyway, if you're in SoCal and know of a nice boat that can be chartered on the cheap for daysails shoot me a PM. I'd like to sail on a few this year to get a better feel for what I'd like beyond the Catalina's, Hunter's and Beneteau's found in the Charter fleets. When our friend said his boat was an Ericson I was => :confused:
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at To learn more, contact 406.243.2905 or visit us online at www.umt.edu/molli
Welcome to the Time of Your Life! Initially funded by a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM (MOLLI) is a lifelong learning program for adult learners +50. MOLLI's goal is to create an accessible and innovative learning environment so that active older adults from all backgrounds and levels of education may pursue learning. MOLLI builds on the rich resources of The University of Montana to offer its members an array of educational and social opportunities. As a MOLLI member you have the opportunity to: • • • • • • •
Take a broad array of courses with distinguished UM faculty, emeritus faculty, and other Missoula area teachers in a "no grade, no test" learning environment Keep active and enrich your life Meet new and interesting people Continue to learn and expand your horizons Explore new skills and develop new interests Travel and learn in new ways Stay mentally fit – and have fun
Membership is $20 per person and is renewable annually. Courses are $60 each. Some activities are free to members while others have a small fee. The benefits of membership include: • Access to the UM library • Special member only events • Special "MOLLI only" parking permits during the MOLLI term • 10% discount at the UM bookstore for textbooks and art supplies for MOLLI courses
"[MOLLI is] ...a new way to experience my world!" ~MOLLI member
MOLLI Council Members
Cynthia Aten Gladys Considine Charlotte Hay Margaret Johnson Paul Lauren Patrick Mahoney Rustem Medora Dennis O'Donnell Ray Risho Kitte Robins Herbert Swick Burke Townsend Marta York Janie Spencer, Interim Director Roger Maclean, Dean, School of Extended & Lifelong Learning
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Table of Contents Course Overview
Course Listings Fine Arts From Image to Abstraction (in conjunction with the President's Lecture Series) 3 South Pacific: Why the Landmark Broadway Musical Still Matters 3 Appreciating Music 4 Laughter & Theatre: A Winning Combination 4 Defining Dance: Looking for Meaning in Motion 4 Ethnomusicology & World Music 5 Humanities Classic Problems in Philosophy: God, Freedom, & Morality 5 The Whale & the World: Reading Moby Dick 5 Bringing Your Stories to Life 6 The Art of Glacier Park 6 Evolution & Religion in America 6 Shakespeare's Macbeth: Page, Stage & Screen 7 The History & Legacy of the Holocaust 7 Creativity & the Natural World 7 Creative Writing: Poetic Traditions 8 Current & Political Affairs Taking Some of the Mystery Out of Estates, Trusts, & Related Taxes 8 Politics of Mexico & U.S.-Mexican Relations 8 International Law in Our Time 9 Islam, Terrorism, & Challenges to U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East & South Asia 9 Whither America's Democracy 9 History & Insurgency in Afghanistan 10 Natural & Social Sciences The Dead Do Tell Tales 10 Tibetan Buddhism & the History of the Dalai Lamas 10
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MOLLI Summer Adventures in Science: Connecting the Circle
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Course Overview Thursdays
April 14-May 19, 2011
9:00 am-10:30 am • Taking Some of the Mystery out of Estates, Trusts, & Related Taxes • Classic Problems in Philosophy: God, Freedom, & Morality • The Dead Do Tell Tales-Social Science-UM, room 250
April 15-May 20, 2011
9:00 am-10:30 am • International Law in Our Time • Evolution & Religion in America • Shakespeare's Macbeth: Page, Stage, & Screen 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Islam, Terrorism, & Challenges to U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East & South Asia • Whither America's Democracy
11:00 am-12:30 pm • South Pacific: Why the Landmark Broadway Musical Still Matters • Politics of Mexico & U.S.- Mexican Relations • Appreciating Music-Music Recital Hall-UM
1:00 pm-2:30 pm • The History & Legacy of the Holocaust • Ethnomusicology & World Music • Creativity & the Natural World
1:00 pm-2:30 pm • Laughter & Theatre: A Winning Combination • The Whale & the World: Reading Moby Dick • Bringing Your Stories to Life
3:00 pm-4:30 pm • History & Insurgency in Afghanistan • Tibetan Buddhism & the History of the Dalai Lamas • Creative Writing: Poetic Traditions
3:00 pm-4:30 pm • Defining Dance: Looking for Meaning in Motion 4:00 pm-5:30 pm • The Art of Glacier Park [No class May 12 - Make-up TBA]
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
All Courses are in the Todd Building, UM unless otherwise noted.
• From Image to Abstraction Tuesdays, April 12 & 19, 2011, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Thursday, April 21, 2011, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Upcoming Events July 18 & 19, 2011 Grandparents and Grandchildren Summer Camp MOLLI Summer Adventures in Science: Connecting the Circle To learn more go to pages 12 & 13.
A Special Three-Part Evening MOLLI Course From Image to Abstraction MaryAnn Bonjorni Tuesdays, Apr. 12 &19, 2011, 7:00-8:30 pm, Todd Bldg.-UM Thursday, Apr. 21, 2011, 7:00-8:30 pm, Todd Bldg.-UM
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In Conjunction with the President's Lecture Series The Endless Fifteen Minutes: Fame, Celebrity, & Art Today Mark Stevens Thursday, April 14, 8:00 – 9:30 pm University Theatre
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MOLLI Spring 2011 Course Listings Fine Arts Special Evening Course in Conjunction with the President's Lecture Series From Image to Abstraction
MaryAnn Bonjorni Tuesday, April 12 & 19; Thursday, April 21, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
In Conjunction with President's Lecture Series, Thursday, April 14, at 8:00 pm, University Theatre The Endless Fifteen Minutes: Fame, Celebrity, & Art Today with Mark Stevens
About the Instructor: Mary Ann Bonjorni is a visual artist trained with a modernist sensibility. She has taught at The University of Montana since 1992. As a native westerner, Mary Ann's second career is that of a summer range rider for 1,100 head of cattle. As both artist and ranch hand, her art includes studio work and site works in the Nevada Great Basin.
South Pacific: Why the Landmark Broadway Musical Still Matters
Greg Patent Thursdays, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
Recommended Textbook: South Pacific: Paradise Rewritten by Jim Lovensheimer
The musical South Pacific has all the elements of a great story: star-crossed lovers, war, an exotic location, and glorious songs such as "Some Enchanted Evening," "Bali H'ai," and "I'm in Love With a Wonderful Guy." It's a show that isn't afraid to tackle thorny issues. At the time of its premiere in 1949, just four years after the end of World War II, it confronted audiences with the complex subjects of race, gender, and national identity. The recent criticallyacclaimed Broadway revival delved even more unflinchingly into the racial elements of the story, giving the musical a new and far deeper emotional meaning than in the original production. This course will examine the multidimensionality of the show by watching it and studying its genesis through the eyes of its principal creators: James Michener, Joshua Logan, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. About the Instructor: Greg Patent has a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley, and taught at The University of Montana for 10 years. An amateur pianist with a love of classical music, he's been a student of the theater since childhood, and has been eagerly attending theatrical productions of plays and musicals for decades. Greg remembers being enthralled by Mary Martin's performance as Nellie Forbush in a West Coast production of South Pacific when he was 18 and was thrilled to have seen the play's recent Broadway revival.
Fine Arts
Abstract Expressionism is a major American art movement of the 20th Century, as represented by such seminal artists as Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock. Despite this many people are puzzled and challenged by abstract art. In this special course the instructor will discuss how to 'read' abstract paintings compositionally. The course will also offer open discussion of the art world and societal influences that shaped and guided abstract expressionism. This course is offered in conjunction with the President's Lecture by Mark Stevens on April 14, entitled "The Endless Fifteen Minutes: Fame, Celebrity & Art Today." Mark Stevens won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for his biography of Willem de Kooning.
UC Reserved MOLLI Social Tables Each term, tables will be reserved in the University Center Food Court for MOLLI members to socialize from 8:00 am-5:00 pm before, during, and after classes on Thursdays and Fridays. The tables are located in the far Southeast corner near the brick wall and will have signs noting the reservation.
Appreciating Music
Donald W. Simmons
Thursdays, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm, Music Recital Hall, UM
Textbook: What to Listen for in Music, by Aaron Copland
This course is designed to serve students with varied musical experiences; some students will have had no exposure to classical music while others will have attended concerts frequently. The course will begin with a review of the basic elements of music and then look at the ways composers create interesting musical works through the repetition and contrast of those materials. Both recorded and live performances in class will be used to explore ways of listening. Students will find their new listening skill helpful as they answer questions such as: What's Classical about Mozart, Baroque about Bach, or Romantic about Brahms? Registered students will have free admission to the School of Music Faculty/Guest Artist recital series and student ensemble concerts (choirs, bands, orchestra). They will also be invited to attend one of the final rehearsals of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra in preparation for their concert on May 8, 2011.
Fine Arts
About the Instructor: Donald Simmons completed his undergraduate degree in music at Knox College, then earned his graduate degrees at the University of Illinois. He began his teaching career in the public schools of Gross Point, Michigan, joined The Ohio State University faculty in 1964 and came to The University of Montana to chair the Music Department in 1973. He retired as Associate Dean of the School of Fine Arts in 1993. His areas of special interest have been choral music, teacher education and music administration.
"[MOLLI has] knowledgeable instructors who obviously love what they are doing." MOLLI member Laughter & Theatre: A Winning Combination
Margaret Johnson
Thursdays, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
At this stage of our lives, we are all actors at heart. The easy acting exercises in this class are designed to promote creativity, improve memory and develop ease within the class and in front of a group. On the last day of class, students will present a staged reading featuring Delia Ephron's book, How to Eat Like a Child. Theatrical experience isn't necessary, but a sense of fun is. Previous participants (all non-actors) have called the class "uproarious." About the Instructor: Margaret Johnson taught theatre at Sentinel High School for 37 years, directing over 190 productions. In 2010, she was given a Montana Theatre Education Association Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2011, a second edition of her book, The Drama Teacher's Survival Guide, will be published along with a new book on the topic of theatre in the classroom. When she isn't teaching her MOLLI classes, she is blogging with her publisher, Contemporary Drama, and sharing her classroom experiences and latest adventures in community theatre. You may have seen her recently in White Christmas and Arsenic and Old Lace.
Defining Dance: Looking for Meaning in Motion
Joy French
Thursdays, 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
Join us in taking a historical journey through Western concert dance where we will focus on how and why choreographers create different styles in different eras. We will look at how dance reflects culture by exploring compositional and conceptual ideas embedded in the dance. Students will have the opportunity to attend a free live performance of Dance in Concert on April 26th. *Note: Students may opt to do the Texas Two-Step outside of class, but dancing is not included in this course. About the Instructor: After graduating from The University of Montana, Joy French completed her Masters of Fine Arts in Dance at the University of Colorado. She is trained in a variety of dance forms and now has a particular interest in dance theatre and contemporary dance. Along with her time spent on creative projects, Joy is currently teaching an online course at UM titled, Dance in Popular Movies. 4
Megan McNamer
Fridays, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
What is a gamelan? What does dangdut music sound like, and why? "Ethnomusicology" is the study of the social and cultural aspects of music, both locally and globally. This course will provide a general background and broad understanding of the field of ethnomusicology, while exposing students to a variety of musical genres from the cultures and traditions of East Asia, India, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and North America. No formal musical education is necessary to appreciate this class, which will include a lot of listening, films and, when possible, live performances. About the Instructor: Megan McNamer has an MA in Ethnomusicology and has taught World Music at the college level. She lived and traveled in Asia and performs Balinese gamelan music with Manik Harum in Missoula. Her essays on a variety of topics appear in national magazines and anthologies. She is Executive Director of the Missoula Writing Collaborative, a writers-in-the-schools program based in Missoula.
Fine Arts
Ethnomusicology & World Music
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Humanities Classic Problems in Philosophy: God, Freedom, & Morality Burke Townsend
Thursdays, 9:00 am- 10:30 am, Todd Building, UM
In this introductory course, we will consider three related issues that have figured centrally in the history of philosophy: the existence of God, the basis for morality, and the nature of free will. Can God's existence be proved? Is there an objective basis for moral judgment? What is a "free will," and are we in fact free in our choices? Classical and contemporary arguments will be reviewed. Our goal is to not only to attain some insight into these problems, but also to gain some appreciation of how philosophers approach fundamental questions. About the Instructor: After completing an undergraduate degree in physics, Burke Townsend earned a Ph.D. in philosophy, subsequently teaching logic and the philosophy of science for 37 years, 34 of those at The University of Montana. While enjoying time in retirement to follow various interests, he also works with Missoula Aging Services, the St. Patrick Hospital Ethics Committee, and the MOLLI program.
The Whale & the World: Reading Moby Dick
Katie Kane
Thursdays, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
Textbook: Moby Dick, 2nd Edition (Norton Critical Editions)
One of the most worldly of America's 19th century literary classics, Herman Melville's Moby Dick both challenges and rewards those readers who attempt to chart its narrative course. In this seminar, we will navigate the deep waters of Moby Dick by placing it in its multiple historical and literary contexts. Our primary concern, however, will be to read the text as closely as we can by exploring the themes, symbols, characters, and ideas of the novel. About the Instructor: Katie Kane is an Associate Professor in the English Department at The University of Montana. She is the recipient of the Cox Teaching Award, a College of Arts and Sciences recognition of outstanding teaching at The University of Montana.
Bringing Your Stories to Life
Dorothy Patent
Thursdays, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
All of us have stories inside of us, stories that want to be told. And all of us have imaginations which create stories that we want to tell. But we need to know the best ways to commit our stories to paper, to communicate them in engaging ways to other people. This class focuses on the basic principles of story writing by considering such questions as how to get started, how to grab the reader's attention, the use of present and past tense, and the use of first person or third person. Students will do some writing in class and have optional homework, and will work in small groups to critique their work.
About the Instructor: Dorothy Patent has written more than 130 nonfiction books for children as well as stories for more than a dozen magazines. Her awards include the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for Nonfiction. She has also coauthored three books for adults. She teaches workshops and classes for adults on writing, including two previous MOLLI classes.
The Art of Glacier Park
H. Rafael Chacón
Thursdays, 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
No class May 12 - Make-up TBA
Textbook: Summer 2010 edition of "Montana, the Magazine of Western History," Vol. 60, no. 2
For over 100 years, Glacier National Park has drawn artists to its majestic scenery. From the park's creation, art has played a crucial role in the marketing and shaping of the Glacier experience. Drawing on his recent research, Professor Chacón will analyze the integral role that art played in shaping public perception and selling the park, particularly through the patronage of the Great Northern Railway. The illustrated lectures will focus on the architecture of the park's historic lodges as well as the remaining works of art that they contain. About the Instructor: H. Rafael Chacón is Professor of Art History and Criticism in The University of Montana School of Art. He writes, teaches, and lectures on a variety of art historical and critical subjects at the university, and researches Montana art and its history. His article titled "Miraculous Survival: the Art of Glacier National Park" appeared in the summer 2010 edition of Montana: The Magazine of Western History, just in time for the park's centennial.
Evolution & Religion in America
John Lund
Fridays, 9:00 am- 10:30 am, Todd Building, UM
Textbooks: Evolution from Creation to New Creation: Conflict, Conversation, and Convergence by Martinez J. Hewlett and Ted Peters (Nov. 2003) and Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground Between God and Evolution (P.S.) by Kenneth R. Miller (Apr. 3, 2007) Surveying Christian theological perspectives regarding the creation and development of life on earth is the basis for this course. It will include a brief study of evolutionary theory and current science in the fields of biology, paleontology, geology, and related fields. It will also look at the history of the "Evolution vs. Creation" debate in the United States within its historical, political, and religious context. Students will be encouraged to integrate theological, religious, and social perspectives with current scientific thought. About the Instructor: Reverend John Lund is the Lutheran campus pastor at The University of Montana and director of Emmaus Campus Ministry, which is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, in partnership with the United Church of Christ and the Episcopal Church. He served as a pastor in Lutheran congregations in Vancouver, Washington and Dodgeville, Wisconsin. He received his Masters of Divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA; his Masters of Sociology from Michigan State University; and an BA in physics from Northern Michigan University. Lund teaches Introduction to Honors in the Davidson Honors College and has taught periodic summer excursion courses in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and on the Blackfoot River. 6
Shakespeare's Macbeth: Page, Stage, & Screen
Casey Charles
Fridays, 9:00 am- 10:30 am, Todd Building, UM
Textbook: Macbeth, by William Shakespeare (Bedford St. Martin's)
The "Scottish Play," as it is referred to obliquely by thespians wary of its foray into the powers of the supernatural, gives a potent and harrowing dose of political theatre. Shakespeare's most visual and dangerous tragedy will be our focus, as we discuss Macbeth in the context of Jacobean English history, engage in close reading of the text, and watch scenes from famous cinematic adaptations by Welles, Kurosawa, Polanski, and Morrisette. About the Instructor: Casey Charles is Professor of English at The University of Montana and author of articles on Shakespeare, Chaucer, Sidney, and Plato. He has taught two well-received MOLLI classes based on the plays of Shakespeare.
Gerald Fetz
Fridays, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
In a century marked by unimaginable progress as well as unprecedented destruction, the events known as the Holocaust (Shoah) stand out as the major example of the latter. Although the Holocaust per se ended some 65 years ago, its impact and legacy, as well as many puzzling questions left only partially or even completely unanswered, continue to confront us. This course will explore important and difficult questions ("How was this possible?") through presentations and discussion of topics such as the history and challenges of European Anti-Semitism prior to 1933; Nazi German discrimination of the Jews prior to WWII (1933-1939); the Holocaust itself; and the legacies of the Holocaust in politics and the post-WWII psyche, as well as in art, literature and film. About the Instructor: Gerald Fetz has been on UM faculty since 1970, teaching courses across all levels of German Studies as well as interdisciplinary Humanities courses, including the Holocaust. He received the university's Distinguished Teacher Award in 1988. He served as dean of the Davidson Honors College and the College of Arts and Sciences, and since 2009 he has been Professor and Dean Emeritus. He has published extensively on Germanlanguage literature and culture and was a Fulbright Visiting Professor in Heidelberg. He continues to teach and codirect UM's Crown of the Continent Initiative.
Creativity & the Natural World
Lee Heuermann
Fridays, 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
What is creativity and how do we perceive it? Have you ever had a brilliant idea you wish you could develop and share with others? Have you wondered if you are creative at heart, but never had the chance to explore your creative impulses? Creativity is a way to connect the mysterious and the mundane. In this class, we will use self-reflection, improvisation/play, meditation, journaling, and discussion to develop our creative instincts through listening to ourselves and the world around us. The class will also include selected readings and visits from guest artists who will talk about their own creative process. About the Instructor: Lee Heuermann is on the faculty at The University of Montana Music Department, where she has taught such classes as "The Psychology of Music," "Women in Music," and "Composition". In addition, she has recently joined the faculty of the UM Wilderness and Civilization Program, where she will teach courses on music in relation to nature. Heuermann composes music that reflects her interest in ritual, myth, and cultural commentary. Her most recent works include "Ridge of Blue Longing," for which she was the commissioned Montana State Composer by Montana Music Teacher's Association, and "Montana Suite II," which was a collaboration with New York choreographer Donna Uchizono and Amy Ragsdale's Headwaters Dance Company. As a singer, she specializes in the performance of contemporary music and performs both standard classical repertoire and experimental jazz. Heuermann has a Ph.D. in Composition from SUNY at Stony Brook and a MM degree from the Yale School of Music. 7
The History & Legacy of the Holocaust
Creative Writing: Poetic Traditions
Hannah Soukup
Fridays, 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
Poetry is as old as mankind and has long expressed mankind's experiences and yearnings. The styles and traditions of poetry are rich and varied. This course will focus on some of the different poetic traditions and particular forms like sonnets or haiku. Participants will read many wonderful poems, explore the different components of those poems, and consider why they remain meaningful and relevant today. This is a class for people who enjoy discussing poetry and hold an interest in writing it. Although students will be encouraged to write and discuss their own poems in class, it is not a requirement. About the Instructor: A graduate of The University of Montana, Hannah Soukup is now a 2nd year Master of Fine Arts student in the university's prestigious creative writing program specializing in poetry. She has been writing poetry since she was ten years old and finally decided to make a career of it after trying to be a business major. She has lived almost exclusively in Wyoming and Montana, so elements of the West often appear in her writing.
Current & Political Affairs
Current & Political Affairs Taking Some of the Mystery out of Estates, Trusts, & Related Taxes
E. Edwin Eck
Thursdays, 9:00 am- 10:30 am, Todd Building, UM
This course will focus on the transfer of assets at death and the management of assets during incapacity. Among the topics to be covered are the nature of "probate;" the use of probate avoidance tools such as revocable trusts and joint tenancy with rights of survivorship; how estate, gift, and the generation-skipping transfer taxes affect estates, and how to legally minimize an estate's exposure to these taxes; and the advantages and disadvantages of using durable powers of attorney for property and/or health care and living wills. About the Instructor: E. Edwin Eck is a professor in the UM School of Law, where he teaches estate planning and related courses. For many years, he practiced law specializing in estate planning. Eck co-chaired a committee that drafted Montana's Trust Code. Since 1989, he has been a Uniform Law Commissioner and was a member of the Uniform Trust code drafting committee. He has been a member of the IRS Oversight Board since 2008.
Politics of Mexico & U.S.- Mexican Relations
Paul Haber
Thursdays, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
Beginning with a brief introduction to the history of Mexico and of U.S.- Mexican relations, this course will then address issues of contemporary concern, including migration, drug trafficking, trade, indigenous issues, social movements and economic development. The course is deliberately designed to allow ample time to pursue issues and topics of interest generated by students in the class. About the Instructor: Paul Haber received his BA in International Development from World College West, an MA in Latin American Studies and International Economics from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University. He has taught at UM since 1992. His areas of research include Mexico, US-Latin American relations, and development aimed at mitigating poverty and inequality.
"Great, stimulating classes…energized my whole life!" ~MOLLI member
International Law in Our Time Sally Cummins & Anna Conley
Fridays, 9:00 am- 10:30 am, Todd Building, UM
In the aftermath of 9/11, international law has received unprecedented attention in public media and popular discourse. Initially focused on the laws of war, the spotlight has broadened to include legal issues related to cultures different from our own, such as the interplay between Islamic law and human rights. The portrayal of international law, however, has often been incomplete or simply wrong. Discussions will explore what constitutes international law and how it is developed, applied and enforced, as well as the role of international and foreign law in concrete examples of current interest. About the Instructors: Sally Cummins recently retired after 25 years practicing international law with the U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. For the last 10 years of her career, she worked by long distance from her home outside Lolo, thanks to the wonder of computers. Sally has a J.D. from Yale and has taught international law as an adjunct in both Washington, D.C., and Missoula. Anna Conley is an adjunct professor at The University of Montana School of Law, a Senior Research Scholar for McGill University's International Arbitration Database Project, and a licensed Montana attorney. She received her J.D. from the George Washington Law School, and an LL.M. (Masters of Laws) from McGill University's Faculty of Law. She is a doctoral candidate in comparative law at McGill.
Islam, Terrorism, & Challenges to U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East & South Asia
Mehrdad Kia
Fridays, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
This course will examine the nature of challenges confronting the United States in the Middle East, Central and South Asia where Islamist movements are fighting to overthrow pro-U.S. governments and establish new political structures based on Islamic law. The background and rationale behind some fundamental aspects of Islamic law will be considered in the context of those challenges. About the Instructor: Mehrdad Kia is the Associate Provost for International Programs and the Director of the Central and Southwest Asian Studies Center at The University of Montana. He has taught several popular and provocative MOLLI classes.
Whither America's Democracy
Ron Perrin
Fridays, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
Textbook: The American Future, by Simon Schama
Simon Schama's extremely well-written book, The American Future, will serve as a guide and catalyst for a lively conversation about four defining experiences that have helped to shape the American character: war, religious tolerance and intolerance, immigration, and economic expansion. Schama's thesis is that in many respects the past is prologue. He argues that (for better or worse, but mostly for better) our responses to the many challenges we now face will most likely proceed along paths that have been shaped during the first two centuries of our national life. As the course proceeds, we will remain open to consider ways in which our discussions and/or current events might invite examination of other possible defining experiences. About the Instructor: Ron Perrin has taught for 40 years in the Departments of Philosophy, Political Science, and the Davidson Honors College at The University of Montana. He is the author of one book and numerous essays in political philosophy and ethics. He is a former Chair of the Montana Committee for the Humanities and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Federation of State Humanities Councils. His academic awards include a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, Distinguished Teaching Award and Visiting Fellowship at the University of Virginia. He is a 2011 recipient of the Governor's Humanities Award.
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History & Insurgency in Afghanistan
Owen Sirrs
Fridays, 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
Recommended Textbook: My Life with the Taliban, by Abdul Salam Zaeef
Exploring the current insurgency in Afghanistan from the perspective of the country's physical and political geography, its recent history, and its tense relations with Pakistan will be the focus of this class. The course begins with a brief overview of Afghanistan's geography and how it plays a prominent role in shaping the current insurgency, followed by a consideration of the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989) and how this set the stage for the current Afghan political leadership, and insurgent organizations and developments in Salafist Islam. Finally, the course delves into the current insurgency in Afghanistan by examining the key players, their goals, and their strategies. The course attempts to answer key questions such as: (1) Can the Afghan insurgents be defeated? If so, how? If not, what should the U.S. and its allies do next? (2) Is counterinsurgency a realistic strategy to defeat the insurgency? and (3) How can the U.S. accommodate Pakistan's interests without sacrificing American core interests in Central Asia? About the Instructor: Owen Sirrs is an instructor at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center's Defense Critical Language and Culture Program where he specializes in the history, culture and politics of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Prior to this assignment he was a senior intelligence analyst for the Middle East and South Asia at the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency.
Natural & Social Sciences The Dead Do Tell Tales
Garry Kerr
Thursdays, 9:00 am- 10:30 am, Social Sciences Building-UM, room 250
What happens when you discover a skeleton in the closet, literally? How can an anthropologist determine a person's age and sex from a fragment of bone? Are those bones found in the woods from a bear...or a human? Join this fun and fascinating hands-on class, and learn to distinguish human from non-human, sex, age, stature, trauma, and time since death using real bones, casts, and other remains. On the final day you will be given a case to assess to see what Forensic Investigators really do. About the Instructor: Garry Kerr, from the Department of Anthropology, was voted best professor at The University of Montana by the readers of The Missoulian 2010, as well as 3 times in the Independent. Frequently seen at Missoula's Farmers Market, he is fascinated by where food comes from, and his eclectic stand has morels, organic berries, fruit trees, and water pond plants. Garry is currently being raised by two Akita dogs surrounded by fruit trees and water fountains.
Tibetan Buddhism & the History of the Dalai Lamas
David Curtis
Fridays, 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm, Todd Building, UM
Textbook: A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, by John Powers
Tibetan Buddhism has been preserved and cultivated in Tibet and the Himalayas for more than a thousand years. We will trace the development of this unique form of Buddhism from its origins in ancient India, through its adoption and development in Tibet, to its dissemination throughout the world in modern times. We will also look at the story of the Dalai Lamas with special emphasis on the current 14th Dalai Lama, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. Discussion topics will include the Four Schools of Tibetan Buddhism, meditation and mind training, appearance and reality, tantra, karma, and reincarnation. About the Instructor: David Curtis graduated in Classics from The University of Montana in 1980. He attended the Collège Monastique de Kagyu Ling, France, for five years, completing the Tibetan Buddhist Seminary there in 1992. He taught Buddhism and Tibetan for 10 years in Los Angeles, including six years for the Loyola Marymount University Extension Program. He founded the Tibetan Language Institute in 1995. 10
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Incredible Edible Bugs [ages 6-9] brought to you by Annika Johns, UM graduate and recipient of the Presidential Award of Excellence. Learn about the amazing diversity of insects and all the different ways in which they protect themselves from predators. After the class learns which insects are edible and why people eat insects, Annika Johns will lead the group on a trip through a "buffet of bugs." The class will learn how to make bug cookies and get a chance to try them.
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Redskins | Kirk Cousins could be tagged again
Tue, 23 May 2017 07:32:51 -0700
Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins could receive a third consecutive franchise tag next offseason, according to team president Bruce Allen. The cost of a third straight franchise tag would be $34 million in 2018.
Fantasy Tip: Cousins has had two brilliant seasons in a row, and there's very little risk with him as your midrange QB1 if you miss out on the studs.
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Redskins | Josh Doctson will not be limited
Mon, 22 May 2017 16:35:52 -0700
Washington Redskins WR Josh Doctson (Achilles') will be a full participant during organized team activities this week, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
Fantasy Tip: Doctson was limited to two catches and 66 yards this past season because of his injury but may have the chance to start in 2017 after DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon left in free agency. Owners should monitor his situation during training camp to see what his role will be and can consider him a No. 4 receiver if he is a starter.
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Redskins | Chris Thompson expects bigger role
Mon, 22 May 2017 06:00:08 -0700
Washington Redskins RB Chris Thompson is expecting a bigger workload this season because he proved to head coach Jay Gruden that he was durable.
Fantasy Tip: Thompson is a sneaky PPR option after he posted 5.2 yards per carry and a 68-356-3 rushing line with a 49-349-2 receiving line. He'll play second fiddle to Rob Kelley, but he could be a solid RB4.
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Redskins | WAS not moving linebackers to defensive end
Sun, 21 May 2017 07:34:02 -0700
The Washington Redskins are not expected to move any of their outside linebackers to defensive end, despite the logjam of players at the position created by the selection of LB Ryan Anderson in the second round of the draft.
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Redskins | Josh Doctson finally healthy
Fri, 19 May 2017 18:48:10 -0700
Washington Redskins WR Josh Doctson (Achilles') has looked "quick and healthy" in offseason activities, according to JP Finlay of CSNMidAtlantic.com
Fantasy Tip: With Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson no longer in Washington, Doctson should see plenty of snaps. He has plenty of upside, but this will essentially be his rookie year thanks to last season's injury. Draft him as WR4 and hope he catches on quickly.
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Redskins | Rob Kelley in shape
Wed, 17 May 2017 05:57:10 -0700
Washington Redskins RB Rob Kelley is in shape and ready for the season, according to sources.
Fantasy Tip: With Kelley's weight issues behind him, he appears poised to battle rookie Samaje Perine for the lion's share. He had a 168-704-6 line rushing (4.2 yards per carry) and a 12-82-1 line receiving last year. He'll be a solid RB2 in fantasy.
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Redskins | Maurice Harris has potential
Wed, 17 May 2017 05:56:27 -0700
Washington Redskins WR Maurice Harris has enamored the coaches, who are very high on his potential.
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Redskins | DeAngelo Hall might start season on PUP list
Tue, 16 May 2017 12:28:45 -0700
Washington Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall (knee) could begin the 2017 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Hall is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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Redskins | No return date yet for DeAngelo Hall
Tue, 16 May 2017 11:25:12 -0700
Washington Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall (knee) does not have a target date for his return as he continues to recover from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Hall has missed 31 of his last 48 games due to a litany of injuries.
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Redskins | Junior Galette making progress
Tue, 16 May 2017 11:19:59 -0700
Washington Redskins LB Junior Galette (Achilles') has begun running and lifting, but he is expected to be held out of team drills until training camp, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Ultimately, when Galette returns will be up to Galette and the team trainers. Galette has not played since 2014 due to two torn Achilles' tendons.
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Redskins | Several moves made by Redskins
Mon, 15 May 2017 13:31:03 -0700
Free-agent TE Manasseh Garner (Bills) and undrafted free-agent CB Tevin Homer were signed by the Washington Redskins Monday, May 15. In addition, LB Khairi Fortt and TE Wes Saxton were waived, while CB Tharold Simon was released.
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Redskins | Samaje Perine impresses coaches
Sat, 13 May 2017 20:13:10 -0700
Washington Redskins RB Samaje Perine drew praise from running backs coach Randy Jordan for his quickness and elusiveness during rookie minicamp, and head coach Jay Gruden praised Perine's technique. "You can tell his pad level is always down and he had good vision and he has good feet in the hole, and he caught the ball well," Gruden said.
Fantasy Tip: Rob Kelley should enter the season as the lead back, but there is no guarantee that he is the long-term answer. Perine could play his way into a sizeable role before the end of the year, and he is worth a look as a RB4.
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Redskins | Two Redskins rookies may be ready for camp
Sat, 13 May 2017 12:14:48 -0700
Washington Redskins CB Fabian Moreau (pectoral) and S Montae Nicholson (shoulder) hopefully will be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
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Redskins | Jonathan Allen contract update
Fri, 12 May 2017 14:06:03 -0700
Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins DE Jonathan Allen signed a four-year deal worth $11.6 million, according to a source. The deal includes a $6.6 million contract.
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Redskins | Rob Kelley expected to remain lead back
Fri, 12 May 2017 09:10:28 -0700
Washington Redskins RB Rob Kelley has reportedly impressed team with his work in the offseason, and he will likely remain the starter ahead of fourth-round RB Samaje Perine for the time being, according to CSN Mid-Atlantic's J.P. Finlay.
Fantasy Tip: Fellow CSN Mid-Atlantic writer Rich Tandler said "all bets are off" after Kelley takes the first regular-season snap. There's a good chance Tandler's ends up being right on this one. Perine was drafted to address Washington's woes in short-yardage and goal-line situations. The rookie was one of the draft's most physical runners, while Kelley only averaged 3.98 yards per carry in nine games as a starter. It would be surprising if Perine doesn't overtake Kelley at some point, making him a low-end flex option.
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