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Update on the Two Mayors Trial Case
The eleven-year-long lawsuit against the Santa Cruz City Council for an exclusion and false arrest back in March 2002 is now going to appeal before Judge Robert Whyte in Federal District Court. Late last year, an 8-person jury in November dismissed all damage claims against former Mayors Christopher Krohn and Tim Fitzmaurice. Eleven years ago, I was arrested at City Council for making a brief gesture of dissent (a silent mock-Nazi salute) and refusing to leave. The two attorneys involved are challenging the jury verdict with a response due from the City Attorney by May 5th.
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This was a civil trial around the issue of the right of citizens to remain at City Council, even if Council members find their opinions and the expression of those opinions offensive. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals had held that only an actual disruption can be the basis for a criminal charge of disrupting a public meeting. Hence the kind of arrest that Mayor Krohn--pressured by former Mayor Fitzmaurice--initiated was a false arrest. Indeed, even the Santa Cruz District Attorney's Office declined to file any criminal charges against me.
City Council declined to modify its "decorum" rules to comport with the First Amendment and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals standards. They preferred to spend $125,000+ of the City's money defending the arbitrary and erroneous use of power by the Mayor to exclude outspoken critics from Council.
For more detail, follow links in the stories below.
Some reports on the actual trial:
A video of the "don't act like fascists" salute:
The initial outcome of the trial (exonerating the Mayors) last November was a surprise to most of us. Even Chris Krohn told me he thought we'd won. My attorneys were upset and incredulous at the result.
In a recent conversation with Krohn, he told me for the first time suggested he'd probably made the wrong choice in ordering a "citizen's arrest". I'd been trying to get him for a decade to come out for a change in City Council rules to ensure that no one else would have to fear or suffer the same repression. Not sure he's gone that far, but it was interesting to hear.
Even if we Whyte refuses to order a new trial, the only thing we've been ordered to pay are essentially copying costs (which--after eleven years of litigation--are not inconsequential), but nowhere near the 125 G's that City Attorney Barisone's office squandered and paid itself on this case.
In the last decade Council has made no further arrests for those giving them a mock-Nazi high sign. I did so when former Mayor Coonerty threatened Occupy activists with arrest (see "Robert Norse Repeats Mock Nazi Salute at City Council Meeting" at http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/11/09/18698345.php & the comments that follow the article).
For the 9th Circuit's opinion upholding the right of active-dissent-but-not-disruption, see "9th Circuit Mandates New Trial in Free Speech "Nazi Salute" Lawsuit Against City" at http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/12/15/18666771.php .
The right to speak out (even to shriek out) provided there is no substantial disruption is one that even groups of strongly different opinions can understand. Even though I disagree with their anti-homeless thrust, I strongly support Take Back Santa Cruz's right to express its views at City Council, for example.
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Saturday Apr 13th, 2013 8:19 PM
Interesting hypocrisy by the City Council. They allow Take Back Santa Cruz members to express their outrage by yelling and so forth, while a tiny salute was unacceptable.
This shows how important enforcing First Amendment rights is. Politicians will censor those they dislike while favoring those whose support they count on.
Sunday Apr 14th, 2013 10:15 AM
...a "mock" Nazi salute from a "real" Nazi salute? Does it come with some sort of disclaimer?
Tuesday Apr 16th, 2013 9:01 AM
A "mock" Nazi salute is one that essentially lampoons or "mocks" those who it's addressing and characterizes them as "acting like fascists". A "real" Nazi salute is a gesture of obedience and faith as was the fashion in a certain European country in the 20's, 30's, and 40's. One says "no more", the other says "lots more".
Tuesday Apr 16th, 2013 12:55 PM
Thanks for distinguishing the intent of both the 'mock' and 'real' Nazi salutes, but that wasn't my question. My question is....armed with only the visible act of the salute, how is one to know whether it is mock or real? If I were shown the oft-published picture of your salute...how would I tell if it were mock or real?
Tuesday Apr 16th, 2013 2:59 PM
I suppose you'd have to consider where the salute was made, in response to what behavior by the individual or individuals saluted, and/or the response of those individuals. At a Nazi party meeting or a Nazi skinhead gathering, it would clearly be a "real" salute. In a public gathering where city officials are being criticized, it would be a "mock" salute.
But then, I think you probably knew that to begin with.
One of the two attorneys in this case, suggests the 5-31 hearing on the retrial should be worth attending. I'll be there. But I don't suggest any salutes, mock or otherwise.


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The 24-year-old D'Arcy attacked Commonwealth Games champion Simon Cowley in a Sydney bar in March 2008 causing injuries including a broken jaw, broken nose and broken eye socket. He received a 14-month suspended jail sentence in 2009
When Cowley was awarded A$180,000 ($194,000) in compensation by a civil court last year, however, D'Arcy filed for bankruptcy leading to an outcry and doubts about whether the Australian Olympic Committee would endorse his nomination for the team.
Swimming Australia Limited on Tuesday informed the AOC that they were retaining the 200 metres butterfly specialist in their shadow team.
"SAL has clearly considered Nick D'Arcy's bankruptcy and advised the AOC they have not changed their endorsement of Nick D'Arcy's shadow team membership," Australia's Chef de Mission for the London Olympics, Nick Green, said in a statement.
"The AOC Selection Committee decided to be guided by SAL's response on this matter and determined that Nick D'Arcy will retain his membership of the Shadow Team.
"Accordingly, he is eligible for selection to the Australian Olympic team should he qualify and be nominated by SAL."
D'Arcy is Australia's leading 200 metres butterfly swimmer and set the fastest time in the world so far this year (1:56.90) at the New South Wales championships earlier this month.
The Australian Olympic swimming trials take place in Adelaide from March 15-22.

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It's official! I am now a true "golden ager." Not just one of those wannabes getting a senior discount because the twelve-year old clerk thinks they look old enough. As of this month I am 65 or older and living on a fixed income. I have arrived, and it's time to review how the investments of my lifetime are paying off.
The last few weeks there has been a lot of talk from people who've lost on their portfolio. Not sure, but think only those who've experienced a loss are talking about it. Maybe those of us who have done real well just don't want to brag. Kay and I have done alright, thank you.
Way back when we first started out on our own investment rollercoaster we got some investment advice from a guy writing under the pen name "Matthew." He quoted the greatest, most successful financial advisor of all time who said, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6.33, KJV)
We took this advice as we invested our lives in developing our portfolio:
KAL (aka 1st Mechanic) One of my professors taught me that no one can know everything, and the wise man chooses what he will be ignorant of. I chose cars. Obviously our first choice had to be in mechanics. Our investment will never pay big cash dividends, but it has proven to be absolutely dependable and available when needed.
NPL (aka Geek Inc.) Not sure when it became obvious we'd need computer expertise to survive in the 21st century, but are glad to have this investment. Truth is when we first decided on this direction for our portfolio there probably weren't many people who knew what a personal computer would be. But, about once a week we get some kind of return in the form of patient explanation of how we screwed up the computer.
MDL (aka The Brat) The best long-term investments in is military assets. It benefits everyone for us to put one-fifth of our resources into what benefits the U.S. Army. This investment has made steady progress, reflecting a value even the Army recognizes.
SES (aka Sugar) Every family should have access to a genuine, first-rate attorney-at-law; if only to pick up the pieces after the golden-agers get way, way past a mere 65. We knew this would be a solid investment, especially since all our other investments had been mere masculine endeavors.
BWL (aka Babe) Education, particularly fourth grade, isn't much of an investment in terms of financial return. There were times we thought this the most volatile asset, but it has paid off with maturity and we doubt the returns will ever stop coming.
So, that's my portfolio. I have invested my life in these assets, and I have nothing else of value to show for my 65 years. A more diverse group of resources you would be hard-put to find in the very best 401K plan available. I wouldn't trade having invested in any of them for ten-million dollars, and I wouldn't invest a nickel now to have any more such "assets."
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Obama and Tech
Posted by George Colony on January 15, 2009
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How can Obama stimulate the tech economy?
1) Get the general economy back on its feet. Tech spending correlates closely with GDP growth.
2) Take government action that increases competition in tech markets. Nixon charged IBM with anti-trust -- ushering in the independent software and plug-compatible hardware businesses. Reagan presided over the breakup of AT&T -- setting the stage for massive innovation in telecommunications.
3) Create (or enlarge) some federal government project that will spin off innovative technology. In the 1950s, the building of NORAD spawned the minicomputer business. The Apollo space program of the 1960s fertilized Silicon Valley with people and transistors -- ultimately enabling the PC business. And the Arpanet and Milnet of the 1970's and 1980's lay the groundwork for the Internet and the Web.
4) Reduce regulatory friction. Reform or eliminate Sarbanes Oxley. Sox has increased cost and bureaucracy for small tech companies. Get the accounting profession to reconsider its rules around stock options accounting -- non-expensed options were a big part of tech's golden years. Streamline required reporting so small companies can do it cheaply and quickly.
5) Resist lobbying and keep tech open and available to the public. In other words, protect net neutrality. Start-ups need open systems to thrive.
6) Don't construct barriers around the U.S. -- incent American businesses to reach out and be included in as many innovation networks as possible -- wherever they may be. Innovation is no longer confined behind the four walls of a company or the borders of a country -- future technology innovation will be driven by open networks, not skunk works.
7) Use your own belief in social and technology as a model for all CEOs and U.S. leaders. Don't let the bastards take your Blackberry away -- it's a powerful symbol.
Obama must return America to a time which spawned HP, Microsoft, Intel, Dell, Wang, DEC, Apple, Compaq, Cisco, Sun, and many, many other great companies. The new president should build an environment in which the new Steve Jobs and the new Bill Gates and the new Ken Olsen can easily and quickly start companies and not be instantly absorbed or destroyed by the big guys or bogged down by regulation. What's the goal? In eight years: 1,000 tech start-ups and 100 tech IPOs.
If you've got other ideas for Obama, I'd love to hear from you.
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Comment from null on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 03:34
George, is that a Mac? Then Obama is really cool! And it makes a point that relates to your item 2. Apple is an innovator again thanks to Steve Jobs, who was fired by greedy and stupid shareholders. IBM and AT&T were monopolists and that makes a point too.I agree that we need an environment that spawns and supports innovation and while many people claim that the stock market supports that I disagree. I don't see your point 4 at all. True innovators don't do it for the money. All those great companies have lost it in the meantime because they became too focused on shareholder value (which is simply a term for driving up the share price by whatever means). So I don't think we need tech IPO's at all. I think Sarbanes-Oxley is not enough. We need even stricter regulation for large businesses - most certainly in the financial sector - and do away with restrictions on small ones. I would even raise the taxes for the biggies and not tax businesses below certain size. Small is beautiful! Governments love big business because it is easier to control.The stock market is an instrument of destruction used by large corporations and does not foster innovative creation. Google went public after it had already made it. What is left of the DOTCOM bubble? Not much.The one thing that governments would have to do is to create a citizen ID card that helps to conduct electronic business without the danger of fraud. The problem is that it would have to link that with a security scheme that protects the citizens privacy. Even from government eyes. But that obviously will not happen. The only government spending we will see is for more supervision and control.
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Comment from Jared (not verified) on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 09:40
Many construction workers do complex mathematical equations in their everyday work lives but don't know it.Vivien Thomas probably did more then most people with formal higher educations ever will but he did not have one.Police officers write detailed research and analysis reports when crimes occur but they don't recognize that.My point is, analyzing and researching and consulting and breaking things down to their bare minimums may work for some people but not for everyone.Many people simply learn by doing. The underlying equations and structures may be lost but that does not mean that person could not do something as well or better then someone who does understand and recognize the hidden functions.We as a society need to change. We need to recognize not everyone learns the same ways and change our educational and business institutions in recognition of those differences. Everyone should have a chance to succeed in education and business. We should celebrate and embrace those differences.Everyone does not want to analyze things to death. I am one of those. I went back to school after a lengthy absence. I just want to live and work. I don't want to have to read about living, then research about living, then write a report about living, then analyze my report about living, then publish my report about living, then have others critique my report about living and on and on. I just want to do it and let the chips fall where they may.Apprenticeships should be the wave of the future in education and business.I am letting you know because I found your company through a health care marketing class I am taking. You seem like a business leader with some influence. I am simply asking that you consider my opinion and also consider spreading my opinion. I am just trying to get my belief out there.Formal education as it is now does not work for everyone.For example, I guarantee this real estate market mess our economy is in right now would not have occurred if people fully understood and comprehended what they were getting in to.Instead those in the business and educational world over analyze and over complicate things for the general public.Most of us want to keep things as simple as possible.I mean no disrespect. Just some food for thought as you continue in your work.Thank you.
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Comment from Edward S. Lowry (not verified) on Mon, 01/26/2009 - 14:35
I would like to support your call for increasing technology comptetion, especially in software where it has been obstructed by deliberate efforts to keep software complicated.For 35 years, software leaders have collectively obstructed technology that can express software and other technical knowledge more simply, with disastrous results. They have avoided noticing that:- software technology has some well defined leading edges, such as language designed to get more functionality for less complexity.- pieces of information can be designed so they can be easily arranged.- students are massively taught how to arrange pieces of information by teachers who have little idea what is a reasonable structure for pieces of information.- they have been forcing millions of software developers to generate complexity that is harmful to society at large.- eliminating worthless complexity from computer software is largely the same problem as its elimination from other technical knowledge.- avoiding worthless complexity leads to convergence of formal language semantics.Getting people including Obama to notice the long delay in progress on software's most basic issues would create competition and avoid other kinds of paralysis in technology and education.
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Comment from GeoB (not verified) on Tue, 03/10/2009 - 22:50
As you well noted:The world is being connected via the internet- former kingdoms, borders, and treaties are dissolving,- its governance and commerce are changing 24/7/365,- that's even faster than any old/new means to 'govern' it.- oversight must now come FROM and equitably SERVE all its occupants- that suggests a shared-governance approach - dynamic/self-correcting,and co-managed across the prior borders and interoperability constraints.Whether we survive depends on how/whether we all adapt to this CHANGE.We should consider how to develop our 'Relationship Economy' (on/offline) and then replace the debt-based currency with the valuation of our individual expertise, gathered knowledge, and proven solutions to create an "Innovation Economy".Then as stake-holders we could all contribute value to, and derive benefit (and revenue) from, our co-managed franchised cooperative (perhaps we'll call it our "U-Netted Nations"). Technology exists, all humanity beckons, we'll see..!We will 'change' or we will repeat/re-learn from our own 'personal' history.
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Wings of Opportunity: The Wright Brothers in Montgomery, Alabama, 1910
Julie Hedgepeth Williams
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In 1910, Orville and Wilbur Wright opened the first American civilian flight school in Montgomery, Alabama. The Wright brothers hoped to find a climate warmer and more hospitable to flying than their company base of snowy Dayton, Ohio. Forward-thinking Montgomerians welcomed the Wrights and heralded the school as a way to rise above the shadow of the Civil War.
Author Julie Hedgepeth Williams chronicles the short life of this flight school as seen mainly through the eyes of the Alabama press, whose reporting and sometimes misreporting "reflected the misconceptions, hopes, dreams, and fears about aviation in 1910, painting a picture of a time when flight was untested, unsteady, and unavailable to most people."
"In Wings of Opportunity, Julie Williams vividly recreates the complex tale of civic pride, two aviation pioneers who had little interest in public image, local journalists who didn't know what to make of them, and the facination of ordinary citizens with the amazing invention of flight. An accomplished historian, Dr. Williams shows with this account that she is also a masterful storyteller."
—David Sloan, Co-Founder, American Journalism Historians Association
"The Wright brothers' Montgomery, Alabama flight school opened in 1910. Their aircraft was powered by a thirty-five horsepower engine. The flying machine was made of wood, cloth, and wire. It was both crude and flimsy, but it did fly. The brothers brought something else to Montgomery. As Julie Williams points out, airplanes and airships were hot items in everyone's imagination during this moment in American history. The 78,000 residents living in Montgomery owed their existence to cotton, corn, and timber. It was a tough life, but now there was something that stirred the imagination of these hard-working folks. The airplane had come to town and it was love at first sight. Today, as we fly in comfort across our country, we should pause and remember how it all started. We owe special thanks to the Wright brothers and also to Dr. Williams for this well researched and most enjoyable book."
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We always called this Mama's "never fail" recipe. I guess the same holds true for me, since I've entered this cake in contests and won with it. This tasty dessert is popular in our family, and it always brings back fond memories of Mama. —Carrie Bartlett, Gallatin, Tennessee
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- In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla on high until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low just until combined. Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan until butter melts. Add to batter; beat thoroughly (the batter will be thin). Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool slightly. For frosting, blend all ingredients well; spread over warm cake. Broil about 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Yield: 9 servings.
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Science Proves It: Stuff Really IS More Expensive Today
It's not your imagination---almost everything does cost more today.
Newsradio 1200 WOAI's Michael Board reports on a comprehensive study done by Mark Dotzour, an economist at the Real Estate Center of the Mays School of Business at Texas A&M University, and he says from fruit to nuts to almost everything you buy, stuff costs more today than it did in 2009--with one significant exception.
"Everything we buy that has been exported from China is cheaper," he said.
It's true. Television are down 67% in price since 2009. Cameras are down 28%. The cost of toys are down 25%. Personal computers are down 39%. Appliances are down 9%.
But the cost of cable television to watch on that cheap TV is up 16%. Airline tickets are up 31%. Car insurance is up 24%. All types of food costs are up, with uncooked ground beef up 30%, eggs up 12%, carbonated drinks are up 4.6%, and coffee is up 7%.
Staying at home doesn't help. Electricity costs are up 9.7%, water and sewer service up 35%, and homeowners insurance is up 18%.
Many of the increases can be died to the 117% increase in the cost of gasoline since 2009. But Dotzour concedes that 2009 was the depths of the Great Recession, and, with fewer people working and fewer factories operating, the market price of a barrel of oil fell to a low of $33, and gasoline in San Antonio was selling for as low as $1.30 a gallon.
"If all you did was buy television sets every year, your cost of living is going down a lot," Dotzour joked.
He says despite all the hand wringing about the minimum wage and the plight of the middle class, it is rising wages as well as the rising cost of gas which is leading to the price increases.
He says the Internet is also helping keep prices down for items which are frequently purchased on line, like electronics.
He says items which are made overseas are the ones that are falling in price.
"The television set, the stereo, your personal computer, sporting goods, toys, all that stuff that we import from China has all gotten cheaper," he said.
Dotzour says from electricity to cigarettes, the rising costs of federal regulation has also been responsible for rising prices.
He also points out the droughts in Texas and elsewhere are responsible for much of the rise in food prices.


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What a whirlwind the past few days have been! I've officially transitioned out of my full time job at the nonprofit, completed and shipped some HUGE orders for Hello Cupcake, finished up an awesome freelance project for a photographer (more on that later) and finished all blogging projects for A Savvy Event for the next few weeks. Phew!
Why is it that an abundance of opportunities seem to pile up when you're short on time?
Christoph and I are headed out for the trip of a lifetime – We're going to the UAE to Dubai and Abu Dhabi! We have some good friends that have been living there for a few years and figured it was time to pay them a little visit. Excited doesn't even begin to sum it up!
Be sure to check out the blog next week. I've lined up several guest posts that I'm really excited to share. The posts are all about keeping it real, taking risks and maintaining balance. I thought that was timely considering the life transitions I've been making lately. Hope you like them and be sure to show the writers some love!
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Margaret "Maggie" Glass, who worked at Calumet Farm from April 29, 1940, to Sept. 30, 1982, performed her duties the "Wright way" in honor of owner Warren Wright Sr. But ask any one person who dealt with Calumet during those decades and chances are they were fully aware that it was the "Glass way" that got things done in upright fashion all across the board. Glass served as business and office manager, accountant, bookings manager, pedigree consultant, historian, and goodwill ambassador, and, in her early days, filled out many of her co-workers' income tax returns. Her devotion to the Calumet memory serves as a gentle reminder of the farm's glory days. She also played a key role in helping run the farm after 1950 for Wright's widow, Lucille, who later married novelist Adm. Gene Markey. Glass was Kentucky Trustee of Lucille Markey's Revocable Trust for her last 2 1/2 years of employment. She and her husband, Frank, have lived in the same Lexington home since he returned from Navy service in 1945. Following are some of her recollections: -- People would say, "How can you get along with Mr. Wright? I hear he has a terrible temper." And I said he's a man who gives 103% to 105% to everything he does. I was very much impressed with his attitude. He wants you to do the same, and, if you do, you won't have any problem. In 1942, he wanted me to keep the job title "secretary" rather than be called "business manager" because he felt it was more ladylike. -- All kinds of people showed up for Whirlaway Day on Aug. 8, 1943. They were thrilled to see him. We had to call the county patrol to handle the crowd. I've always said he put us on the map by winning the Derby. That was the beginning of our long streak of winning the prestigious races. -- John Veitch, the last of our trainers, is a wonderful fellow. We all got along so well, and he was so nice to Mrs. Markey. He should have been an ambassador to Russia, because the Admiral would call him up and tell him what to do and not do when it came to running a horse. But the two were always close. John had a way with him that was second to none. -- The Admiral was good for Mrs. Markey, and they loved to travel. Once when they were in England, he called me up and said, "Mawgrit" (he always called me that, Southern gentleman talk), "we're in London, England, and want to play Scrabble, and they don't have that game. Would you send us one?" I did, that same afternoon. No matter what they wanted, they would call me. -- I started out having a party for the department heads at the farm in the 1960s. I fixed fried chicken and Frank's homegrown Kentucky wonder green beans. I couldn't stand leaving the other farm workers off the list, so after that, we invited all of the "Calumet family" of workers. Some people from outside the farm also attended, men like Ted Bassett (of Keeneland). Ted, who was a great friend of Calumet and the Markeys, loved those green beans and still does. I still give them to him. -- The 1978 Blue Grass at Keeneland was the last time the Admiral and Mrs. Markey went to the track. Our colt Alydar, on the way to the post, stopped in front of them, standing at the rail, by the clubhouse. Alydar put his right foot out and his left front back, then bowed his head to her. It was so sweet. Ewell Rice, our yearling manager, wrote the poem "Bow to the Lady." Alydar, in my opinion, kept her alive for several extra years with his charisma. -- What probably best sums up what we tried to accomplish at Calumet is shown in two letters we received about six months apart. The first one, from the West Coast, mentioned our "considerate ways, sense of humor, and impeccable reputation." The other, from the South, made note of our "honesty, dedication, and the fact that we were the ultimate in class." -- When Mr. Wright died, I was helping Mrs. Wright with the thank-you notes. She said to me, "Margaret, I want you to continue to run this farm exactly the way Mr. Wright taught you to do!" I told her, "We will, Mrs. Wright. Don't worry about it." And we did. David Schmitz, a senior staff writer for The Blood-Horse,
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Music Director: Sekhar Chandra
Lyrics: Bhaskara Bhatla and Ravi Kumar
Song Name
Love you Chebuthondi
Nuvvala Oka Navvutho
Shekar Chandra
Anjana Sowmya
Giftulu Isthadu
Geetha Madhuri,Tejaswini
Oopirilo Oopiriga
Love you Chebuthondi:
The youth would scoop up this song. The lyrics are interesting and catchy. The mixing to the voice at the start of the song is captivating. The singer sings it as if it is a classical song and the instrumentals are a mix of traditional Indian and electronic. Some part of the background score depicts those used in retro songs. If not for the captivating instrumentals, the song sounds like a bhajan. The variations in the song are nice and enticing to the listener. The lyrics are a mix of Telugu and English words interspersed quite well. The voice captures the listener and has a peppy edge to it and makes him want to hear it over and over again. This is a new attempt and is sure to capture the hearts of the masses. The background score switches between western and Indian and gives you the feel of a different kind of fusion than the ones you have heard until now.
Nuvvala Oka Navvutho:
The Rap at the start of the song in a sexy whisper captivates you. This is rhythmic romantic number. The male voice has a cool aura to it and would surely click with the masses. The subtle guitar work amplifies the beauty of the song even more. The variations in the score, the instrumentals and the pace of the song engage the listener to the song completely. The Rap interspersed in the middle of the song adds an edge to the song. If not for the tune with which the song is sung, one would imagine this was an out and out RAP song. The percussions vary according to the rhythm of the song adding interest.
The song starts off with some electronics and violins. The voice gels with the pace of the song and is accentuated well. The guitar in the background does its job without the aura of domination. The drum work is commendable and adds the racy tone to the song. There is a good variation in the pace of the song. Slow, fast and slow again only to switch to the fast track soon. The fusion of the melodic violins and the strong drums is different to hear and pleases you. The chorus coupled with the sort of drum work is something you hear in rock songs. The instrumentals have been combined well giving an aura of fusion to the song. The song even has flavours of rock aided by the rock star like voice. Ranjith sure does a fabulous job here. Sadly towards the end of the song, the tune gets a bit repetitive and the song ends exactly at the right time not too short and not too long. This avoids the boredom.
The song begins with some female vocals and is melodious to hear coupled with the piano in the background. Then the rhythmic percussion takes over and the female lead voice gels into the rhythm without the slightest friction. The use of the veena breaks the monotone in the song and adds variety. The voice sounds energetic and refreshing making you hum the tune. You would like tapping your foot to this number for sure. The use of veena amidst the western backdrop is a different attempt and it sure succeeds in gaining attention. The subtle guitar work upholds the song without creating much of a fuss. One would have expected some more variety in the voice and the tune. It gets a bit repetitive and boring towards the end. Thankfully the song ends quickly and breaks the boredom. Sekhar might also have given more time to the veena since it captures the attention of the listener so much and added more variety in the veena music because it mostly plays the same notes again and again. Do not expect to listen to it more than twice.
Giftulu Isthadu:
The song starts off with some humorous dialogues comparing the boyfriend to a silly habit and describes life without a boyfriend with a nice comparison. The song then intends to deepen your understanding of what is being talked about. The use of Hindi words is a welcome break. The actual song starts off with some trumpet. The song is interspersed with dialogues in between and adds variations and makes listening interesting. The lyrics are all about boyfriend and life with or without him. The lyrics are sure to capture the youth and make them hear it over and over again. The humour in the lines is a captivating trick. Sadly, the song barely exceeds duration of three minutes and leaves you asking for more. But it also ensures that you listen to it at least a half a dozen times.
Oopirilo Oopiriga:
The song starts off with a Hindustani musical note and a nice melodious touch to it rendered by the violins. The pace is slow but steady. The violin accompanying the words adds more spice to the song. The song has a backdrop of classical Hindustani music. The rendition of classical notes in the middle is sweet on your ears. The violin work stands out and sets the pace for the song all the time. There are some different instruments used and the percussion has been kept at a minimum only being used to add rhythm. The variation of pace in the voice is artistic expertise in display and the female voice steals the song away from the energy in the male voice.
Verdict: NO song is boring although some songs make you listen to them repetitively.
Sekhar not only captivates you with his music but also with his voice in one of the songs. His talent sure needs to be encouraged with more opportunities. There is a right mix of slow and fast paced songs and no song sounds boring to you. Due credit should be given to the fact that Sekhar has been able to mix the beauty of traditional classical music and the instruments with western music and created a different kind of music this way. He has also experimented with the instrumentals a lot and with the fusion of the west and the east. Innovation is seen in almost every song like the song giftulu and this sure would make this album a hit with the masses. He has struck the right chord with the selection of the singers for the songs. The selection of instruments for the songs is beyond the applause he probably is getting right now. One only expects more variety in terms of tunes in some of the songs. The lyrics are different and humorous to hear in some numbers and this creates interest. Lyricists have done a good job is appealing to the youth. The songs are all youth oriented and they are given something different that would make them see classical music in a different perspective.


text: Bringing this forward... Wow... I don't even know what to do with all of this... It's downright paranoid and absurd to claim that the coach is sabotaging the team to get minutes for Singler, in order to make him look better. If this were the case, Singler would be starting. Jennings/Pope/Smith/Monroe/Drummond are fifth in the league in minutes played together as a five-man unit. Singler is 179th in the league in minutes played per game. While he does have a tendency to put Singler and/or Stuckey into the game after 7 or 8 minutes, nearly all coaches do this with their bench players. Very few starting squads are on the floor for the whole first (or third) quarter. So you're complaining about the coach making adjustments if the starting five isn't playing or matching up well? I don't even know if that's worthy of a retort - it's the coach's job to watch what's going on on the court and substitute as necessary. I agree with your assertion here - that the starters are playing even up for the most part. They aren't that terrible of a unit, really. You talked about subs, but only mentioned Bynum and Singler (with Bynum being twice as bad as Singler recently). My contention is that Singler's terrible-looking results are primarily because of who he plays with. Here are the totals for the season: (starters) Jennings/Pope/Smith/Monroe/Drummond: -40 (456 minutes) Jennings/Stuckey/Singler/Smith/Monroe: -37 (104 minutes) Jennings/Pope/Singler/Smith/Monroe: +21 (62 minutes) Jennings/Pope/Singler/Monroe/Drummond: +13 (29 minutes) Jennings/Pope/Singler/Smith/Drummond: -24 (8 minutes over 2 games) Singler and Stuckey are -83 for the season. Singler and Drummond are -110. Singler and Monroe are -3. Singler and Smith are -27. Singler and Bynum are -49. Singler and Harrellson are -16. Singler and Billups are -12. Singler and Jerebko are -18. So what's the hang-up? Why am I defending the dude? Singler and Pope are +14 over 347 minutes. When Singler has assistance on the perimeter (i.e. someone else that can guard their man), he becomes much more effective. Again, I'm not saying that Singler is all that amazing, but when I compare these stats to Stuckey's (minus with everyone except Smith (+2)), I start to think that maybe the reason Singler shows poorly is because of who he plays with.


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Three men attempted to kidnap a teenager in a dispute over stereo speakers shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Monday, Wichita police reported. One of the three pulled out a gun and fired it at the teen in the 1000 block of South Wichita.
The shot missed the teen. But then the shooter jammed the gun back into the waistband of his pants -- and it went off.
The bullet struck the 23-year-old man in his left testicle, causing him to cringe -- which caused the gun to fire again.
The second shot struck him in the left calf.
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