text: Elections 15 June 2018 Why are the Liberal Democrats celebrating defeat in Lewisham East? Lessons from a landslide. Getty Vince Cable and defeated Liberal Democrat candidate Lucy Salek. Sign UpGet the New Statesman's Morning Call email. Sign-up Triumphant defeat? The Liberal Democrats are cock-a-hoop after finishing second in the Lewisham East by-election, where they increased their share of the vote from just 4.4 per cent in the general election to 24.6 per cent in the by-election. They also increased their raw vote by more than 100 per cent, going from just under 2,000 votes to just over 5,000 votes. It was the biggest Labour to Liberal Democrat swing since the Brent East by-election in 2004, when Labour had been in office for seven years and during the height of the Iraq war, and their best performance against another opposition party since 1983. But they finished 25 points behind Labour in a constituency that, while being less Remain-heavy than its neighbours, is still more pro-European and therefore you'd assume more fertile territory for them than the average constituency. In addition, the Liberal Democrats tend to do better at by-elections than general elections, because at by-elections, their main problem – that voters fear they are a wasted vote – isn't as acute, as the worst that happens if you waste your vote in a by-election is that your MP is of a party you don't like, whereas the worst that happens if you waste your vote in a general election is that your government is of a party you don't like. So I wouldn't, on this showing, say the Liberal Democrats were presently on a trajectory to take Labour seats at the next election. (With the exception of Sheffield Hallam, where there are important local factors at play.) So why are the Liberal Democrats so happy? Well, firstly because while they can't gain Labour seats at a general election on performances like this, they can gain Labour seats at by-elections and local elections, which adds to their perceived viability which does help at general elections. The second reason links into one of the reasons why the other political parties are very envious of the Liberal Democrat by-election machine: the Liberal Democrats have many more opportunities to safely test out their campaign messaging in the field than the other political parties do. If you are either of the big two, you compete for power across the country and you don't have many contests where you can try things just on the off-chance that they work, and in the seats that you do, they don't tell you a great deal. (You can, for example, roll out your new campaigning software in your very safe Conservative seat but it may then struggle to manage homes of multiple occupancy in the Labour marginal down the road.) Whereas the opportunities to battle-test your campaign techniques when you are a party that even at its peak has only ever had 100 realistic targets is a lot higher. The Liberal Democrats believe they've learned a lot about how to win over Labour Remainers, something that they knew before Lewisham they struggled to do. They now think they've hit on two strong messages. The first is that Labour Remainers are receptive to the idea of "sending a message" to Jeremy Corbyn but don't respond well to direct attacks on the Labour leader. The second is that they do respond well to messages about living "in a one party state" and providing an opposition to the local council (which in many former Labour-Liberal Democrat battlegrounds are now entirely Labour-run). But the problem for the Liberal Democrats is that these messages are both a lot more effective in local contests and by-elections – you cannot "send a message" to the opposition in a general election – than they will be next time the country votes for a goverment. › Today's report on Universal Credit is hardly surprising. But the failing system can still be fixed Stephen Bush is political editor of the New Statesman. His daily briefing, Morning Call, provides a quick and essential guide to domestic and global politics. Subscribe For more great writing from our award-winning journalists subscribe for just £1 per month!


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Saturday, November 18, 2006
I want to be able to show a "cross out" feature, as if I'm crossing out a word. Not too important.
Also want to link to others' blogs...you think I could manage that?
doesn't help that I have whiny-touch-everything-I-can-to-piss-mommy-off hanging off the desk here.
will make my blog nicer someday. *sigh*
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Anytime you want a quick tutorial, you just let me know. ;-)Reply
< strike > < /strike > (minus the extra spaces before & after the word strike) is how you do the strike out text thing.
And, if you really want to change things easily, just upgrade to Beta Blogger.
thanks babe!Reply
i did upgrade to beta blogger, but didn't notice a difference...must check more carefully.
thanks for the tip on strikethrough!!
Ok, since you've already upgraded, I can give you the easy version! LOLReply
Go to your dashboard & click "Layout" OR click "customize" at the top right corner of your blog page (you have to be signed in).
On the right, click "add a page element" - you want to click the second "add a page element" option, or it'll come up in the same space as your profile. Select "link list" and just cut & paste your favourite blogs/links in there!
Voila. Updated blog. :-)
Thank you so much for commenting on my blog. I know it takes the extra clicks and the pesky word verification, but receiving comments is so much fun! I respond to all comments, so if you don't receive a reply back from me, check your settings and make sure you are not listed as a 'no reply blogger; which means I cannot reply back to you.

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- Tonight's WWE RAW opens with a look back at last week's "Under Siege" attack from the SmackDown roster.
- We're live from Baltimore with Michael Cole, Corey Graves and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.
- The entire RAW roster is on the stage as RAW General Manager Kurt Angle hits the ring. Angle would normally start the show with a smile on his face but not after last week. Angle says SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon took things too far and RAW paid for it. Angle would like to apologize. He let his friendship with Shane blind him and everyone paid a big price for it. Angle says it was a slap in the face to the roster, to him, the audience and the show. Angle put them all in harm's way but he promises he will never do it again. At Survivor Series, Angle promises to... the music interrupts and out comes RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon making her return.
Stephanie says she can't let Angle start the show like that, all sad and depressing. She gets hype and welcomes everyone to RAW. She goes on and plugs the RAW 25th Anniversary show in January. She mentions Vince McMahon giving Angle the RAW job earlier this year and says he's been doing a great job, even with the long-lost-son incident with Jason Jordan, the virus going around and more. Stephanie goes on and says Angle has led by example, including joining The Shield at TLC. Angle has earned her respect until... A "you still got it" chant for Angle interrupts Stephanie. Stephanie continues and says until Angle put her brother Shane in harm's way. Stephanie goes on about Angle and Shane, saying she will give Angle a chance to make up for everything. Angle will be the Team Captain for the men's RAW team at Survivor Series. Stephanie threatens Angle's job if she doesn't get what she wants at Survivor Series. It's true, it's damn true. Stephanie walks off as her music hits.
- Cole announces Kane vs. Seth Rollins for tonight. Graves announces Cesaro vs. Finn Balor. Also, Team Captain Alicia Fox takes on Bayley. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Stephanie approaches Angle backstage. She says she meant every word she said out there and if he doesn't believe her, just ask former General Manager Mick Foley.
- We see a limousine backing into the garage area. WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz steps out with Curtis Axel and the returning Bo Dallas. Miz asks Angle if he missed anything. Angle tells him about Stephanie's announcement. Miz is upset, saying Angle is being rewarded for doing a bad job. Angle tells him to shut up and says he's tired of hearing Miz. Angle asks Miz where he was last week when RAW was under siege. Angle doesn't want anyone like Miz representing RAW at Survivor Series. He tells Miz to get his ass dressed as he's defending the title tonight. Miz pleads but Angle doesn't want to hear it.
Nia Jax vs. Bayley
We go to the ring and out first comes Bayley as we get highlights from last week.
Alicia Fox is out next. She says she doesn't have time for a match with Bayley as she has to focus on Team Captain duties. But she found a suitable replacement. The music hits and out comes Nia Jax making her return.
The bell rings and Nia takes control early on. Nia sends Bayley out of the ring to the floor and follows. Nia tosses Bayley back in but Bayley dropkicks her off the apron to one knee. Bayley welcomes Nia back and taunts her as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Nia has Bayley grounded after taking control during the break. Nia works Bayley over but ends up sent to the floor. Bayley keeps control and brings Nia back down to the mat for a close 2 count. We see Fox watching and shaking her head on the ramp.
Bayley ends up catching Nia in a guillotine submission. Nia powers up and tosses Bayley to the mat. Nia drops Bayley on her face again and floors her big time. Nia hits the ropes and nails a leg drop for the pin.
Winner: Nia Jax
- After the match, Fox takes the mic and picks Nia for the women's team at Survivor Series. Nia goes to make her exit but the music hits and out comes Samoa Joe making his return. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Samoa Joe is in the ring. Joe says judging by the response he received, some have missed him. Joe says that is amusing because he didn't miss anyone. He doesn't care about the fans as they didn't reach out to him while he was gone. Joe will use their disrespect against any man that tries to step into the ring with him. The music hits and out comes Apollo Crews with Titus O'Neil.
Samoa Joe vs. Apollo Crews
Joe takes control early on but Crews turns it around with a dropkick. Crews takes Joe into the corner and works him over. Joe blocks a suplex and turns it around, then tosses his gum at Titus.
Crews ends up hitting an enziguri and more offense. Joe avoids the spin-out powerbomb. Joe hits the Uranage and ends up applying the Coquina Clutch for the win.
Winner: Samoa Joe
- After the match, Titus enters the ring and has words with Joe. Joe backs off. Titus checks on Crews but Joe walks up behind him and applies the Clutch.
- The announcers plug the RAW 25th Anniversary episode on January 22nd.
- Still to come, The Miz defends against an unknown opponent. We go to commercial.
WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Matt Hardy vs. The Miz
Back from the break and out comes WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz with Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel. Miz will face WWE United States Champion Baron Corbin at Survivor Series if he retains tonight. The music hits and out comes Matt Hardy to a pop.
We get formal ring introductions from JoJo. The bell rings and Hardy goes for quick pin attempts. Miz blocks the Twist of Fate and looks for a breather. Matt taunts Miz. They lock up and Miz knees Matt to take control. Matt counters a hip toss and backslides Miz for a 2 count. Matt keeps control and drops an elbow for another pin attempt. Miz dumps Matt to the floor. Axel and Bo surround him but Matt goes back into the ring as Miz rushes him. Matt stands tall in the ring as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Matt mounts Miz with right hands as fans count along. Miz turns it around and takes Miz up for a super backdrop. Miz keeps control and hits a neckbreaker from the top. Miz keeps Matt down as Axel and Bo look on. Matt tries to fight back but Miz hits a knee and another neckbreaker for a 2 count.
Miz chokes Matt on the second rope as the referee warns him. Bo takes advantage and hits Matt with a cheap shot. Miz slingshots Miz under the rope as the referee warns. Miz slams Matt's face on the apron now. Miz with a running high knee from the floor. Miz brings it back in the ring and covers for a 2 count.
Miz keeps control and hits a big corner dropkick and follows up with another corner shot. Miz goes to the top and comes off but Matt catches him. Miz fights off a Side Effect but misses another running shot into the corner. Miz sells a hamstring injury. Matt blocks a right hand and they go at it in the middle of the ring. Matt slams Miz's head into the turnbuckle, then plays to the crowd. Matt with a running clothesline in the corner, then the running bulldog. Matt with a 2 count. Matt goes to the second rope and comes down with an elbow to the back of the neck. Matt goes back to the corner and drops a big elbow for a 2 count. Matt gets the crowd hyped up as he waits for Miz to get up.
Miz blocks a Twist of Fate. Miz blocks the Skull Crushing Finale. Matt hits the Side Effect for a very close 2 count. We get a replay as Matt waits for Miz to get back up. Miz blocks the Twist of Fate but runs into an elbow. Matt drops Miz. Matt goes to the top for a moonsault and nails it. Matt with another close 2 count as Dallas and Axel can't believe it. We get a replay as fans chant "this is awesome" now. Miz sends Matt into the second turnbuckle. Miz with the "yes!" kicks now. Fans chant "no!" as Miz kicks. Matt ducks the final kick and nails a Twist of Fate. Miz avoids a pin by rolling to the apron in front of Axel. Matt is slow to get up. Matt grabs Miz but Miz drops him over the top rope. Miz nails the Skull Crushing Finale for the win.
Winner: The Miz
- We get more replays after the match as The Miztourage stands tall.
- We get another look at what happened with Stephanie and Kurt earlier tonight.
- Alexa Bliss approaches Kurt backstage and congratulates him on being Team Captain. She can't stress how motivating his speech was earlier tonight. Angle asks what he can do for her but Bliss says it's about what she can do for him. If Angle thinks his job is in jeopardy she can help, starting with cutting some of the dead weight of the women's division, like Mickie James. Bliss suggests they replace her with a competitor from The Mae Young Classic, maybe even digging Mae up. Angle says he likes the idea of bringing in new talents but not at the expense of Mickie, who fought last week while Bliss ran during the "Under Siege" attack from SmackDown. Angle announces tonight's main event - James vs. Bliss with the title on the line. Bliss isn't happy as she walks off.
- Still to come, The Big Red Machine vs. The Architect. Back to commercial, including a promo for Asuka.
Stacie Cullen vs. Asuka
Back from the break and out comes Asuka as enhancement talent Stacie Cullen waits in the ring.
The bell rings and Asuka drops Cullen with a spinning backfist. Asuka unloads with stiff kicks to the head. Asuka with knees to the gut now. Asuka drops Cullen with a shot to the back of the neck. Asuka smiles.
Asuka takes Cullen to the corner and the referee warns her. She snaps back at the referee. Asuka with more stiff strikes to Cullen. Asuka with more offense before applying the Asuka Lock to get the easy win.
Winner: Asuka
- After the match, Asuka is all smiles as she stands tall while her music plays. We go to replays and come back to The Empress of Tomorrow celebrating.
- Kurt Angle is backstage checking his phone. He yells into a walkie, "everyone, they're here! they're here!" as it appears the SmackDown roster is invading again. The camera pans and we see just SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan standing in Angle's office. Angle calms down and asks Bryan what the hell he's doing here. Bryan smirks and we go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Angle is asking if Bryan came to finish the job that Shane started. Bryan says he had nothing to do with the invasion last week. He's taking a risk on his own, coming alone to a building full of RAW Superstars who want to tear him apart. Shane doesn't know Bryan is coming here tonight, Bryan says. Angle doesn't believe him and Bryan understands. Bryan apologizes for everything. Like Bryan said before, he doesn't agree with what Shane did. Angle says he should send Bryan out but the roster would tear him alive. Angle is going to keep Bryan safe in the back so he can send Bryan back to Shane with a message - Angle is going to bring his gold medals and the RAW roster to take out Shane and the SmackDown roster. It's damn true.
- Cole sends us to a video package on WWE Champion Jinder Mahal vs. WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series.
- Bryan is backstage on the phone when the lights go out. He tells the person he will call them back. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and Bryan is back on the phone, still in the dark. He's blaming the lights being off on Angle. He also mentions being locked in the room. He vents to the person on the other end and says he needs to call them back because something is wrong. Bryan apparently gets attacked by Kane, then chokeslammed. We go back to the announcers and they're shocked. Booker says Bryan got what he deserved.
Finn Balor vs. Cesaro
We go to the ring and out comes Finn Balor. Cesaro is out next with Sheamus right behind him.
The bell rings and they lock up. Cesaro backs Balor into the corner and they break. Cesaro taunts Balor and gets kicked. Balor turns it around and unloads in the corner. Balor takes Cesaro down twice. Fans chant for Balor.
Cesaro fights back and ends up dropping Balor with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Cesaro keeps control and takes Balor to the corner. Cesaro with uppercuts in the corner now. Balor fights back and unloads to get out of the corner. Cesaro floors him with a clothesline. Cesaro with a quick pin attempt. Cesaro runs into boots in the corner. Balor dropkicks Cesaro back into the barrier on the floor. Balor with a running kick to the mouth from the apron. Balor brings it back into the ring but Cesaro distracts the referee, allowing Sheamus to pull Balor back to the floor. We go to commercial with Finn down on the floor.
Back from the break and Balor drops Cesaro with the overhead kick in the ring. Cesaro runs into boots in the corner. Balor with more offense to stun Cesaro. Cesaro goes to the top but Balor kicks him in the head. Sheamus gets on the apron for adistraction.
Balor turns around and eats a big uppercut from Cesaro for a 2 count. More back and forth now. Balor blocks the Sharpshooter and the Swing by getting the bottom rope. Cesaro goes for the superplex from the apron and nails it. Cesaro with a 2 count on Balor. Cesaro ends up getting the Sharpshooter applied in the middle of the ring, turning it into the Crossface.
Finn rolls through the Crossface and ends up breaking the hold. Balor comes back with a Slingblade and more offense. Balor goes to the top but Sheamus gets on the apron. Balor kicks him off. Cesaro comes at Balor but gets sent to the floor. Balor runs the ropes for a dive onto Sheamus and Cesaro. Balor brings it back into the ring for a big top rope stomp to the back of the neck. Balor covers Cesaro for for the pin.
Winner: Finn Balor
- After the match, Balor stands tall as we go to replays. Balor celebrates and heads to the stage. He stops and turns around as Kane's music hits. Kane comes out but Balor unloads on him. Kane drops Balor with a kick to the face. Kane scoops Balor for a Tombstone Piledriver on the stage. Officials check on Balor as Kane marches to the ring while his music plays.
Kane vs. Seth Rollins
Kane waits in the ring as the music hits and out comes RAW Tag Team Champion Seth Rollins with his partner Dean Ambrose. They come through the crowd. Cole confirms that Roman Reigns is still out with the viral infection that had been going around. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Rollins attacks but Kane grabs him. Rollins fights free but Kane drops him. Kane sends Rollins to the floor and follows as Ambrose looks on.
Kane whips Rollins into the steel steps but Rollins lands on his feet and goes back to the ring. Rollins drokicks Kane from the ring. Rollins goes for a big dive through the ropes but Kane meets him with a right hand. Kane comes back into the ring and clotheslines Rollins for a 2 count. Kane keeps control as fans chant for Rollins. Kane with more offense and a pin attempt. Rollins fights back and tries to kick Kane's leg out. Rollins mounts Kane in the corner but Kane pushes him off. Rollins charges but Kane drops him with a right hand. Kane stands on Rollins and uses the middle rope on him.
Kane with a big clothesline in the corner and a splash. Kane with a sideslam for a 2 count. Kane keeps Rollins grounded now. Kane ends up running into a boot in the corner. Rollins makes a comeback and hits an enziguri. Sheamus and Cesaro are at ringside watching the match now.
Rollins with more offense and a Blockbuster. Kane goes to the floor for a breather. Rollins nails a suicide dive. Rollins goes back in for another dive but Kane gets back to his feet first. Kane returns to the ring. The Bar has words with Rollins and Ambrose now. Rollins goes into the ring with a springboard clothesline but Kane swats him away. Rollins with another shot to bring Kane to one knee. The Bar is double teaming Ambrose now. Rollins breaks it up with a dive. Rollins goes back in and Kane chokeslams him for the win.
Winner: Kane
- After the match, Kane stands tall as his music hits. Kane grabs Rollins for another chokeslam but Ambrose makes the save and hits Dirty Deeds. Kane sits up as Ambrose checks on Rollins. The Bar hits the ring and beats Ambrose down. Kane with a Tombstone on Ambrose. Kane with a Tombstone on Rollins now. Kane stands tall over the RAW Tag Team Champions and looks down at them as his music hits. We get replays and come back to Kane laughing on the stage while The Bar stands in the ring. Officials are checking on Rollins and Ambrose.
- We see Daniel Bryan being loaded onto a stretcher backstage. Producers D-Von Dudley and Jamie Noble are assisting. The announcers play up the seriousness of the situation. We see what happened earlier tonight with Angle and Stephanie.
- Still to come, Mickie vs. Alexa in the main event.
- The Miz is backstage with Axel and Bo, ready to celebrate tonight's win. Miz enters his locker room and apparently something smells really bad. Axel finds a trash bag. Miz says Braun Strowman is here, playing off his recent ride in the garbage truck. They determine it's just some stupid prank. Axel and Dallas say they have Miz's back and he shouldn't be worried. Miz isn't worried.
- We see staff members setting up a bunch of Halloween decorations at ringside for a Trick or Street Fight. We go to commercial.
- Back from the break and The Miz approaches Kane backstage to give him props. They discuss Braun Strowman and the garbage truck at TLC. Kane ends the segment by saying if Braun is back, he knows where to find him and Miz is on his own. The announcers show us highlights from the recent TLC main event.
Trick or Street Fight: Rhyno and Heath Slater vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
We go to the ring and see Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, dressed as their Southpaw Regional Wrestling. Heath Slater is dressed as Santa Claus while Rhyno is dressed as Mrs. Claus. There are a bunch of Halloween decorations all over the place.
Gallows and Anderson take control early on. They end up taking Slater bobbing for apples, dunking his face in a barrel at ringside. Rhyno puts a pumpkin on Gallows' head and fights both of them off Slater. Slater puts a pumpkin on Anderson and cause The Good Brothers to collide, smashing the pumpkins on their heads. They go down.
Slater throws a bunch of candy corn kendo sticks into the ring. There are several pumpkins lined up on the apron. Mr. & Mrs Claus bring a table into the ring. Gallows and Anderson turn it around in the ring. They smear a bunch of pumpkin guts into Slater's face. Slater avoids more double team moves. Rhyno comes in but Gallows blocks and drops him. Gallows with a Styrofoam grave marker to the head of Rhyno. Rhyno takes it and drops Gallows. Rhyno smears a cream pie into Gallows' face.
Anderson and Gallows double team Rhyno before standing a table up. Slater unloads on both with the candy corn kendo sticks, sending Anderson out of the ring. Slater turns around to a big boot from Gallows. Gallows with candy corn stick shots to Slater now. Rhyno comes over but gets beat up as well. Anderson returns and they place Rhyno on the table. Anderson puts a pumpkin on his head and goes to the second rope. Gallows places a pumpkin on his head and cheers his partner on, but he's having trouble seeing as the pumpkin is turned around. Anderson comes off the second rope but Rhyno catches him and puts him through the table. Rhyno covers for the pin as Slater has also recovered.
Winners: Heath Slater and Rhyno
- After the match, Gallows looks to start celebrating as Slater exits with Rhyno. Gallows realizes what has happened as the winners leave a big Halloween mess all over the place.
- We see Elias walking backstage and he's all smiles. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and The Miz is ranting to The Bar about how he thinks Braun Strowman is back and how Kane said Miz is on his own. The Bar tells Miz to relax as there's no way Braun could recover from what happened at TLC that quick.
- We go to the ring and Elias has a spotlight, a new guitar and a new song for the crowd. Elias takes shots at Jason Jordan and Joe Flacco of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.
The music interrupts and out comes an angry Jason Jordan. He drops his straps as he heads to the ring. Jordan ducks a swing, then attacks Elias and unloads on him, causing Elias to retreat to the ramp. Jordan stands tall before grabbing Elias' guitar. Elias pleads with him from the ramp. Jordan places the guitar in the corner and backs off. Jordan quickly changes his mind and destroys the guitar, tossing the pieces out of the ring at Elias' feet. Jordan's music hits as Elias talks trash.
- The Miz is backstage with Axel and Dallas. He refuses to let Braun take him out so they are leaving early. Angle approaches Miz and knocks him for arriving late, then trying to leave early. Angle orders all three to stay until the show ends, or else. They walk back towards the locker room.
- Still to come, Alexa Bliss defends in the main event.
- Back from the break and out comes WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore. Enzo joins Drew Gulak in the ring. Enzo does a quick introduction, then Gulak. Gulak and Enzo take shots at Kalisto before calling him "soft." Enzo tells Gulak to never do that again as the music interrupts and out comes Kalisto to the ring.
Kalisto vs. Drew Gulak
The bell rings and Gulak attacks but Kalisto ducks. Kalisto unloads with kicks but Gulak knocks him back. Gulak takes it to the corner and nails a big running clothesline.
Gulak goes for another running shot but Kalisto boots him. Kalisto comes off the ropes with more offense. Kalisto with a kick and a kick off the ropes to the face. Kalisto drives Gulak's face into the mat with scissors. Kalisto follows up with Salida del Sol for the quick win.
Winner: Kalisto
- After the match, Kalisto's music hits but Enzo immediately hits the ring and attacks from behind. Enzo drops Kalisto and mocks him while he's down. Enzo tells Gulak to come on before stopping on the apron to talk more trash to Kalisto.
- Still to come, Mickie gets a title shot in the main event. Back to commercial.
- Back from the break and they plug tomorrow's Fright Night Fatal 4 Way on WWE 205 Live with Mustafa Ali vs. Ariya Daivari vs. Tony Nese vs. Gran Metalik.
- The Miz is backstage with Axel and Bo, saying they almost had a clean getaway before Angle stopped them. Miz tells them to have their driver waiting so they can leave as soon as RAW is over.
RAW Women's Title Match: Mickie James vs. Alexa Bliss
We go to the ring and out comes RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss for tonight's main event. The winner of this match will face SmackDown Women's Champion Natalya at Survivor Series. Mickie James is out next. We see video of Mickie dropping Bliss last week.
The bell rings and they lock up, tangling into the ropes. Bliss calls for a break but kicks Mickie with a cheap shot to the gut. Bliss grabs Mickie and talks trash before throwing her into a corner. Mickie slides through Bliss' legs and takes her down. Mickie with a big shot for a 2 count in the middle of the ring. Mickie stops Bliss from going for a breather but Bliss turns it around, dropping her in the corner and stomping on her. Mickie ends up taking Bliss down with a hurricanrana from the top. Mickie sends Bliss to the floor. Bliss stays out for a breather. Mickie opens the rope and tells her to bring it but Bliss shakes her head. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Bliss has Mickie down on the mat. We see how Bliss drove Mickie head first into the ring post during the break. Mickie tries to make a comeback but Bliss levels her with a clothesline and takes her back to the mat.
Bliss talks trash while keeping Mickie down in the middle of the ring. Bliss shuts Mickie down again with a big forearm. Mickie ends up making a comeback but Mickie nails a neckbreaker out of a counter for a 2 count. Fans actually start a CM Punk chant.
Mickie fights back with strikes but Bliss shuts her down. Bliss tells Mickie to give up because her time is over. Bliss with more offense but Mickie looks to make another comeback and kips up. Mickie goes to the top but Bliss slams her to the mat by her neck.
Bliss goes to the top but Mickie knocks her off, causing her to land hard on the mat. The referee counts but Bliss brings her back into the ring. Mickie goes to the top and hits the Thesz Press for a close 2 count. Bliss goes to the floor but Mickie stops her from trying to escape. They bring it back into the ring and Mickie kicks Bliss in the face. Mickie with a 2 count and another pin attempt. Mickie with another roll-up into a bridge for a 2 count. Bliss comes right back and floors Mickie with a right hand for the pin out of nowhere.
Winner: Alexa Bliss
- After the match, Bliss stands tall as her music hits. The cameras immediately cut backstage to The Miz leaving in a hurry with Axel and Dallas. We go back to the ring and see Bliss celebrating, raising the title in the air. We go to replays. Bliss continues her celebration as we go backstage to The Miztourage leaving in a hurry. They take seats in their car and aren't worried any longer. Miz tells the driver to get to the airport. A trash truck appears in front and blocks them. Miz tells the driver to tell the truck to move. The truck backs up closer to the hood of the limo. The door of the trash truck raises as they start freaking out in the back of the limo. Braun Strowman appears from the trash and stands tall, yelling. The Miz, Axel and Dallas leave the car and run back into the arena. Braun runs after them.
We go back to the ring where Bliss is celebrating. Bo gets launched from the backstage area to the stage. Axel and Miz are out next as Braun stalks them. Axel and Bo attack but Braun fights them off. Braun grabs Miz and tosses him into the LED board but it doesn't break. Braun brings Miz over to the announce table as the announcers leave in a hurry. Braun takes apart the announce table. Axel and Dallas attack from behind again but Braun fights them off. Braun tosses Bo down the ramp, then Axel. Miz tries to crawl to the back but Braun stops him. Braun sends Miz sliding down the ramp next. Braun brings Miz back into the ring and fights off the others again. Braun ends up hitting a running powerslam on Axel but fans want another. Braun delivers. Braun grabs Axel for another running powerslam in the middle of the ring. A terrified Miz watches from the ramp as Braun delivers another powerslam to Axel. Braun drops Axel again as Miz and Bo run off to the back. Braun scoops Axel onto his shoulder and carries him up the ramp. Braun stops and remembers the announce table. He runs over and sends Axel through the table with another powerslam. Braun stands tall as his music hits. RAW goes off the air with Braun marching to the back.


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Bad Trader: jnwashere
Jane (Talena MOgo)
In short: Ripped me off for 5 shows total and keeps spreading lies to flip the script and cover up the situation. Be wary. Never send first, even after an initial first small trade goes through.
Details: About a month ago I received a PM, showing interest in one of my master videos. After a few rather confusing rounds of e-mails and a whole lot of "I don't have a real list, haven't updated anything in ages but have rare Ministry 1995 master recordings" we agreed on an online trade. Despite the apparent red flags (no real list, constantly changing stories regarding the nature of the rare recordings and their availability), the first round of 2 audio shows went ok. Once it came to the uncirculated 1995 Japan masters though, things went pear shaped. I was asked to upload 5 shows immediately and told at the same time by Jane/ jnwashere that she wouldn't have access to the e-mail address stated above for a few days. In good faith, I uploaded the 5 shows right away and asked for her to upload 5 shows in return. I asked her to get back to me once she is back online. This is where it all came to an abrupt halt, me upholding my end of the deal. Ever since, not a single peep from her under the stated e-mail address. Same with PM's here on TDD. However, a couple of days ago I started getting more Ministry trade requests, phrased in the same 'unique' non-native speaker English like the ones originally received from jnwashere. Mind you, I'm not a native speaker myself and therefore would never dare to put someone's English language skills on display. But for the sake of making a point here, it can't be avoided. Anyway, these new e-mails from Jane Nakashima and Rick Tores followed the lead of the one initially sent by jnwashere (no current updated list, slow upload speed, similarly poor and very hard to understand English). I suspect they were all sent by one and the same person. In these new mails I was asked for trades and to send first. Because, and now it gets really interesting, I am a bad trader that sends out incomplete and altered shows. I was accused to be a trader that converts files to lossy quality. This of course is hysterical on so many levels, words fail me. Lets get this straight. I send you 5 shows, you send me nothing in return. I never hear back from you and I am the bad trader. What a joke. Full disclosure, the shows traded were audio shows. I am typically dealing in video. I download 99% of the little audio that I keep in my collection from dime and whatnot. I don't check the shows for lossless. I assume it being uploaded to dime or TDD is verification already. Be that as it may, if a fellow collector has a problem with a show received from me I would expect this collector to reach out to me so that the problem can be rectified. That's how civilized grown ups act. I should have just listened to the first sign of red flags and not engaged further. I wouldn't even have posted all this if it wasn't for this tidal wave of lies that jnwashere unleashed. I'd have let this all go. Because at the end of the day, I don't mind sending someone a handful of audio shows. Sharing is caring
Here's the link to the 5 Ministry audio shows I uploaded for this trade. Just in case anyone would like to grab them.
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Re: Bad Trader: jnwashere
I've traded with TMaster more times than I can recall over a number of years. My experience has been nothing short of outstanding. I personally know others who have also traded with TMaster and also had an excellent experience. He is absolutely a stand up guy.
Unfortunately, I too have had a similar experience with this same Rick Tores, aka Jane Washere, aka Jane Nakashima, aka Al Davidson and very likely other alias'. Same fake broken English. His real name is Erik Torres and operates out of PO Box in Phoenix Arizona. The initial test trade will go fine and once you send your stuff he will disappear and you will never hear from him again. Fair warning, he may pop up again under a different alias and try it again. He has for me, TMaster and others. Torres has also been known to take mp3 and bloat them up to FLAC and claim they are lossless.
Erik Torres is a thief and a liar and should not be trusted under any circumstance.
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Re: Bad Trader: jnwashere
You can now add apparently Steve Lars to Torres' alias list.
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Analyzing Iconic Guitarist Oliver Mtukudzi's Drummer, James Austin Manyungwa
Combining the traditional Jit, Tsotsa, and other rhythms of Zimbabwe, the late Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's style could only be defined as distinctly his own. And beyond being an ideal showcase for his unique music, his legendary early-'90s release Shoko features James Austin Manyungwa on drumset laying down tight and fascinating African/soul grooves throughout.
The three-against-two hemiolas felt in many of the 12/8 rhythms of Shoko help to push the music along, keeping it danceable yet elusive. And the 4/4 examples apply subtle beat displacement ideas that every funk drummer should stow away in their bag of tricks. Let's dive in.
"Bvongodza Muto"
On this track, which is listed in the liner notes as having a sped-up Jiti-Tsotsa rhythm, Manyungwa anticipates the snare drum and mixes in a nice hi-hat syncopation over a solid four-on-the-floor bass drum pattern. (0:06)
This great fill breaks away from the 16th-note flow and opens things up a bit. (3:30)
"Mwana Asingacheme"
The minimal bass drum pattern and wide-open third beat on this "bump" groove create a soft bed for the guitar and Hammond organ. (0:11)
"Ndiri Bofu"
Every third measure of the song is a break from the regular rhythm. As the song develops, Manyungwa experiments with different ways to fill the space. Our example begins with the one-bar break, followed by the primary groove of the piece. (1:20)
Here are two more interesting ways that the previous break is played. Exercise 5 demonstrates a figure at the 2:17 mark, while Exercise 6 begins at 3:01.
Hi-hat placement and dynamics vary throughout this groove, which is a fusion of two Jiti beats. Note the driving three-over-two feel created by the bass drum. (0:06)
Manyungwa places toms between the unchanging bass drum pattern to play fills without interrupting the flow of the song. (0:30)
"Tumirai Shoko"
The laid-back feel and single displaced snare drum of this rhythm leave lots of room for the organ, guitars, and vocals. (0:30)
After being delayed throughout the basic groove, the anticipated snare notes here add a sense of urgency to this fill. (1:23)
The bass drum again adds a hemiola flavor to this African soul groove. (0:07)
On the recording, this fill lays way behind the beat and creates a huge hole in the rhythm, leaving the listener begging for that next downbeat. (2:08)
A perfect example of a rhythm that can be perceived in more than one way, the "Kumhunga" rhythms have been notated here in two different time signatures. First we'll look at the rhythm in a 9/8 perspective. Here's the basic groove. (0:06)
Here is a two-measure phrase that applies a hi-hat variation and a short fill. (1:45)
Here's the same basic groove, although thought about in a ¾ perspective. This should sound identical to Exercise 13. (0:06)
And here is Example 14 notated in 3/4. Keep in mind that although we're writing and thinking of these two rhythms in two slightly different ways, they should both sound the same to a listener.
The last track on Shoko features a laid-back 12/8 feel. The bass drum is varied subtly, sometimes playing two back-to-back 16th notes (as notated below), and occasionally doubling some of the 8th notes being played by the bass guitar. (0:11)
Manyungwa's fill going into the first verse of the song again beautifully mirrors the bass guitar line and then leaves some breathing room before nicely setting up the entrance of the vocals. (0:33)
Mark Powers plays drums for the Portland, Oregon, based band Floater. He's facilitated drumset, world music, and alternative percussion programs in over 200 schools and organizations in the United States and abroad, and has authored or coauthored multiple percussion instructional methods. Find more information at powerspercussion.com.


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SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — InMobi, the world's largest independent mobile ad network, today announces the combined results of its monthly InMobi Mobile Insights network ad data research and a custom iPhone-focused study, iPhone 5 and the Mobile Market. The InMobi announcement acts as a forecast to the scope and effect of the confirmed October 4th Apple iPhone announcement in North America. InMobi anticipates the North American mobile ad market to experience a significant increase in mobile media consumption based on the iPhone 5 consumer data findings.
Apple iPhone 5 potentially the most successful smartphone launch to date
The recent InMobi consumer smartphone survey uncovers that 41% of current mobile users in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada plan to buy an iPhone 5—potentially making it the most successful launch from the consumer electronics giant to date. The study further finds that over 50% of those users will make the purchase within the first six months of the iPhone 5 launch, which could take Apple significantly ahead of its June 2011 market position, and increase its mobile platform market share from 27% in June (comScore Inc., August 2011) to 41%.
However, if Apple only unveils a product update—akin to the 3GS version of the iPhone that Apple released in 2009—interest in the new smartphone will be significantly lower, with fewer than 15% of consumers likely to actively pursue the new handset.
The study finds that consumers are most hopeful for improved battery life; increased processing speed; higher-quality screen resolution; and stronger phone service in the rumored Apple smartphone.
(InfoHQ.com Comment: Apple has an news conference scheduled on October 4, 2011 where they will detail the release of the iPhone 5. Current speculation is that the iPhone 5 will come out around October 14, 2011.)


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Him: They have a really hot asian bassist.
Her: You know, I don't need to know every time you think a girl is hot.
In her head she was thinking, especially when that girl is super-hot and talented and looks nothing like me.
Him: Just because I think she's hot, doesn't mean I think she's hotter than you.
Her: I have insecurities that go way back. Way back to an ex-boyfriend who would point out all the flaws in strangers on the street. Tell me he thought so-and-so was fat, or so-and-so was ugly. Girls that look like me. Girls that weren't fat, and girls that definitely weren't ugly. So I'm weird around girls now in general. It takes a while for me to not constantly compare myself, even to strangers.
Him: So does it bother you that I have a lot of girl friends?
Her: No. Well, just one of them bothers me.
Him: Which one.
Her: I don't want to talk about this right now.
There was silence for a few seconds. Then she blurted out the name without even looking at him, staring down at the food she was pushing around on her plate.
Him: I figured it was her.
Her: I just remember that when you and I were first starting to date, you were telling me that you and her had always been attracted to each other, but one of you always had a significant other, so nothing ever happened. And I know she's a freak in bed, and all that other stuff that guys fantasize about. And plus, she's hot.
Him: She's not really hot... But I do remember now that she got all weird when she first met you.
Um. Yeah.
Sometimes, girl friends can be more intimidating than the ex he dated for 5 years. I am a strong advocate that at some point in a "friendship" with the opposite sex, someone always wants more. Even if it's something small, like a drunken night with the beer goggles that leaves you thinking the next morning, "Why the hell did I confess I wanted to have his children?!"
I'm not saying that men and women can't be friends without wanting to rip each others clothes off. But I have never been friends with a male where the idea of "something more" hasn't crossed my mind at least once and in most cases, for only a second. And then reality kicks in and I remember why he is just a friend in the first place. Sometimes it takes a little more, like a kiss. And then you're all "Whoa! Yeah, totally can't go there!" and you never speak of it again. Other times, you might take the full-on dating train and either end up with a very awkward break up, or be one of the ones who literally married their best friend.
What is so intimidating about girl friends is the idea of the unknown. Ex's are no big deal to me. There is obviously a reason why she is an ex, so there's no threat really. Been there, done that. Girl friends are uncharted territory. And in the case of the girl friends who are super hot, or really smart, or freaks in bed, the possibilities are endless. And also, because I know that at some point over the course of friendship, one or both of the parties has or will want more, even if its only for a moment. And it's even harder to swallow when you find out that friend is a cute red-head he pursued his entire 4 years of college, despite the fact that she repeatedly turned him down. And then he sent an e-mail professing his love for her while you were out of town one weekend. But I digress...
I realize that there are two types of girls in the eyes of men. There's the girl who is the girlfriend. The girl who has long term potential. The girl you take home to mom and buy a ring for. Then there is the girl who is the girl friend. The girl that maybe you hooked up with once a few years ago after too much tequila. The girl that has her nipples pierced. The girl who you just take home and won't even buy breakfast for the next morning. I have always been the girlfriend. When being single, I think I tried to be the girl friend but I was never that hard core. I even failed at a one-night stand, and turned it into a 2 year relationship. Face it, I think we have all wanted to be that girl at some point. No holds barred, having strangers take shots off our chest and know that when we walk away, they are looking at our ass picturing what we look like naked. Granted, we would never admit that. I'm admitting it. I used to wonder what it was like to be a slut, and sometimes I'd be jealous of the girls who could pull it off. Every girl wants to be the girl that he thinks about when he's having sex with someone else, to be the best he's ever had. To be the one that got away.
But, it's good to be in love. And to be in a relationship that, despite all the lures of the girl friend, still brings him home to you with a smile on his face. Which is what he's wanted all along. Slow dancing in PJ's and kisses on the forehead last a lot longer than the hang over you accumulated with the suave talker that one night in Vegas.


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Exlcusive: Sushant Singh Of Rangbaaz Phirse: Good Actors Like Me Were Getting Frustrated
Sushant Singh Rajput, who plays the role of a henchman in Rangbaaz Phirse, reveals how much he loves the digital space for saving real talent.
Sushant Singh has developed a niche for himself in Bollywood. He has worked as a character actor in movies like Dum, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Lakshya and Satya, where he has played a criminal, a rebel or cop. With his apparent strong point in such roles, it might come as no surprise to people seeing him play the role of a gangster in Rangbaaz Phirse. However, we sit down for a chat with him to find out how he figures out something new and different in every role he plays and how the new season of Rangbaaz is different from the first one.
Watch the trailer for the upcoming series Rangbaaz Phirse streaming here.
Int: Tell us more about your role in Rangbaaz Phirse…
Sushant: My character's name is Jairam Dulara. He is the best friend of Amarpal (Jimmy Sheirgill) despite them having different castes and backgrounds. Their castes are enemies and out to kill each other. But, Jairam and Amarpal are such close friends that Jairam will give his life for him, because Amarpal saved his life once. He is loyal and thinks of Amarpal's family as his own. He is a seedha aadmi who doesn't have any political views or ambitions and lives each day like his last. Amarpal's daughter thinks of Jairam as his own daughter, so he is that close.
Int: What is different in the second season of Rangbaaz as compared to the first one?
Sushant: I haven't seen the first season of Rangbaaz, so I really can't say, but we have the same writer, Siddharth Mishra. In any series if you have a second season, you expect it to be bigger and better. Even if you look at the cast, the taking, everything is one up. The dialogues are crisp because it is the same writer. It is also much more stylistically shot. Everything is one up.
Int: So while speaking to Siddharth Mishra, he said that the common thread between Rangbaaz and Rangbaaz Phirse is that it is a story about people who were forced by circumstances to become criminals. Do you feel that holds true for the show?
Sushant: See, something has to link to the earlier season. So yes, the base is the same, but new characters, new story and it is even more grander visually.
Int: Throughout your career, we've seen you play the role of a gangster or cops more often than not. Do you feel like you have mastered these roles or have found the most variation in them?
Sushant: See there's no thing as mastered anything. The moment you think you master something, it means you have become boring. Plus there are only three-four kinds of characters: totally positive, totally negative, grey and comic. So you will end up playing the same kind of character multiple times in your career. Yes, what changes is the person or the character you are playing. That's where the nuance comes in because every person reacts differently. You are a regular person, a grey character, we are all grey. But you are different and I am different. So I take every role as an individual not as a stereotype, because then I have only four categories.
Int: You've been a part of the industry for over 20 years now. How do you feel digital content like web series is changing things?
Sushant: It is a fantastic space, as good actors like me were getting very frustrated. Because you need to be an A-lister to get a role you choose in movies. Otherwise, you have to pick whatever comes your way. The only other option we had was television, which I am sorry to say is absolutely pathetic and mediocre. Good actors, writers, directors were rotting and itching to get a space. Finally we have digital series, because television kept telling us 'Sir yehi chalta hai. Saas-bahu hi chalta hai. Naagin hi chalta hai.' Digital space came in and everyone realised good stuff works. That's when people also realised that we need real actors and not some crane movers.
So, now you see people like Neeraj Kabi, Adil Hussain — who is already doing good work abroad — Swara Bhaskar. All these good actors can now prove their worth. And all the work is done in detail because it's not just limited to two hours, now we get nine episodes. Finally we can show the world that see we can do some good work too.
Int: Completely agree with you! So does this mean we will see you in another web-series too?
Sushant: Hopefully yaar… hopefully.
We hope to see more of Sushant Singh and other actors of his ilk in the digital space too. Watch out for his nuanced performance alongside a talented cast of Jimmy Sheirgill, Sharad Kelkar and Gul Panag in Rangbaaz Phirse, releasing on December 20.


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In the King's game, the [King]'s order is absolute and has the power to create rules. As the owner of a special physique, Gu Huai was selected by the system to participate in the game. "Win the game and become the [King], and you can obtain whatever it is you desire."
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Call it a real-life "blind man's bluff."
In this case, a New York man for several years claimed he was blind, was severely limited and could not work, and thus needed Social Security disability and State worker's compensation payments.
Investigators, however, were suspicious the man exaggerated the degree of his vision impairment. Soon, they saw all they needed to see—including the man shopping, exercising, tanning, and even driving without assistance—to charge him with Social Security fraud and government theft. A jury found him guilty of the scheme in October 2015 after a two-week trial.
In April, a judge sentenced 49-year-old John Caltabiano to 57 months in prison, and ordered him to repay more than $27,000 to Social Security. Caltabiano has a criminal history and prior convictions, which the judge considered in his sentence.
ABC's "Nightline" recently highlighted this case in a feature story on the OIG's efforts to detect and reduce disability fraud.
As part of the story, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations Michael Robinson discussed the case and our anti-fraud efforts, noting that this investigation is indicative of the work our special agents do every day, across the country.
Productive Partnerships
The Caltabiano case demonstrates the need for strong partnerships throughout the law enforcement community, especially with Federal, State, and local agencies that investigate government benefit fraud.
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), in this case, initially suspected that Caltabiano—who received benefits from the State—had exaggerated his vision impairment. When NYSIF learned Caltabiano was also collecting disability benefits from Social Security, it contacted our office, and we launched a joint investigation.
In addition to the Social Security theft, Caltabiano was found to have fraudulently collected more than $50,000 in worker's compensation from New York while alleging he was blind and could not work.
Many of our disability fraud cases are joint investigations; it's important that we work with other benefit-paying agencies, because suspects in our cases might also attempt to defraud a partner agency, and vice versa. We have successfully worked cases with Federal investigators from Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Veterans' Affairs, and Agriculture, as well as State benefit-paying agencies, like NYSIF.
Special Prosecutors
Working with other agencies, we can pursue disability fraud; and through a program with Social Security and the Department of Justice, we can also get these cases prosecuted in Federal court.
Jason White, a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) in New York, prosecuted Caltabiano. SAUSA White is an SSA attorney placed in the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District of New York to focus on Social Security fraud cases.
The SAUSA Program has been a very successful anti-fraud initiative for SSA and OIG. About 25 SAUSAs prosecute Social Security fraud cases across the country, which helps us see more of our fraud cases prosecuted in Federal court. This allows us to recover more money for Social Security and creates a strong deterrent effect for others who might try to defraud SSA.
Last year, SAUSAs worked OIG fraud cases that led to 170 criminal convictions and generated $29 million in monetary recoveries and projected savings for SSA.
One final note: Caltabiano didn't act alone in his scheme.
The investigation found that, because of his alleged blindness, Caltabiano required a representative payee to manage his affairs. That person ended up being a friend—43-year-old Colleen McCarten—who falsified several of Caltabiano's Social Security forms. In April, a judge sentenced her to probation and restitution to SSA for her role in the scheme.


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Music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, Micheal also known as Don Jazzy is a guru musician that anything he touches turns to gold, right from the days of Mo'Hits Records and now The Mavin Records dynasty.
Don Jazzy's Early Days
Michael Collins Ajereh born on 26 day of November in the year
1982. Mr Don Jazzy who through his music career in the Nigerian
music industry has been honoured with Multiple awards making him a
renounced multiple winning producer. Apart from Michael Collins
ability to produce quality songs he is also a singer who also write
songs for his artists. The musician who was the former CEO the
defunct Mo' Hits Records founded back in the year 2004. The
producer and song writer is now is now the current CEO of the Mavin
Records as founded in 2012 immediately after the bitter and well
published splitting his former business partner D'banj thus bringing
to an end the existence of the record label.
The town of Umuahia was the place Don Jazzy was born, he was born
in the capital of Abia state, located in the south eastern part of
Nigeria, Don Jazzy's first ever musical career signing was the Mo' Hit
record label Vice-President D'banj.
Don Jazzy completed his first recognizable production work back in
the year 2004 when Mo' Hit was originally when he helped produce
D'banj's "Tongolo" first single. Don Jazzy finally produced D'banj's
first studio album titled "No Long Thing" which then released in
Don Jazzy through his successful career has produced award winning
songs for his so many artist starting from D'banj, Dr SID, Wande
Coal, D'Prince and even others. Don Jazzy has also produced for
other artist that aren't his, people like Naeto C, Darey art, Sauce
Kid, Ikechukwu, Olakunle Excel et Zanga and the current Mavin
Records Queen Tiwa Savage, He has as well produced smashing hits
for his new MAVIN RECORDS artist such Korede Bello, Reekado Banks,
Di'Ja. Don Jazz co-produced popular international and award winners
the Jay-Z and Kanye West on the song "Lift Off" which features the
former's wife Beyoncé and on the said album "Watch The Throne" as
was released on the 8 day of August, the year 2011.
Forbes magazine in a has rated the ace music producer Don Jazzy as
one of the "Most powerful celebrity currently in Africa" in the 36
Mr Michael Collins Ajereh though not married is also known as Don
Jazzy and was born in the vibrant city of Umuahia, though his state
of origin is Delta state. Don Jazzy's family moved to Lagos state and
where one of the residents in Ajegunle city and that was primarily
where the ace producer grew up. Her is a product of Federal
Government College Lagos (FGCL). His love for the act of music
started with playing of the drums and the singing at small events
when he was only age four.
He later started playing the bass guitar as it was introduced to him
at the age of 12 as his music passion kept on developing. Don Jazzy
did his high studies at Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma, graduating
with a degree in Business Management, down in Edo state. He later
migrated to the United Kingdom to leave with his uncle who sent
him an invitation to come over and play drums for a neighbourhood
Don jazzy has been a hustler right from the start as he did so some
odd jobs, he worked at McDonalds, he also dubbed as a "mai Guard"
a Nigerian slang for "security guard". The song writer developed his
skills and then teamed up the likes of Kas, Solek, JJC, 419 squad and
D'Banj whom he finally started Mo'hit with.
His love for the act of music brought him back to the shores of
Nigeria as he and his former partner D'banj team up to begin a
career in music. It didn't take too long to become a prolific music
producer as two years was enough to complete the production two
albums "No Long Thing" and "Rundown/Funk You Up". The ace
producer had already become become a household name, D'banj then
coined out a trademark song intro for him "It's Don Jazzy Again".
Don jazzy got the credits on production for "best selling album in
2008" for D'banj's album "The Entertainer", he also won same award
for Wande Coal's debut album which was titled "Mushin 2 MoHits",
the album has since been said to the among the best albums ever
produced in the shores.
Jazzy's unique Vocal texture usually made the difference for songs
he was featured on, His fashion sense and social media activities
made him to stand out.
Dom Jazzy has never been recognised as a recording artist at the
international and local level, but he has been credited with most
Background Vocals for songs he has produced for his artist, at times
he complete a verse for a song. An example could been heard through
his beats and the assistance to the likes of D'Banj, Sauce Kid, Dr
SID, Ikechukwu, D'Prince. He even did a vocal for Jay-Z and Kanye
West on the song he produced for them "Lift Off"the song that also
features Beyoncé.
You wouldn't call Don Jazzy a regular social network but his
presence on Twitter has always been seen and it has been a place
where he expresses himself apart from music. Don jazzy has enjoyed
over 200K (two hundred thousand) followership on twitter. Don
Jazzy known for his shy nature as he barely grant or talk much
during interviews , has the habit of giving out birthday shout outs
to his fans and followers on twitter, he is as well known for giving
out airtime (recharge cards), he one time gave out iPads to some
lucky fans. He once went as far as giving money to fans via Twitter.
This type of connection has endeared him the more to his fans, he
was has always been an attention during his birthdays as fans send
endless but special birthday messages to him with most singing him
praises plus wishing him a long and more successful life.
The end of Mo'Hits And The G.O.O.D. Music conflict
Don baba Jay as was fondly call by Wande coal was noticed by
American rapper and producer Kanye West back in 2011, he then
signed the producer to his GOOD Music label as a collaborative gig.
Later after a youtube video showed the signing of the contract. The
later made a surprise appearance at MO' Hits Koko Concert in London,
this surprise was marked as an official support for D'Banj and a
welcoming gesture to GOOD music with a hand over of his gold chain.
the rumour started coming of breakup in the MO'hit camp,
threatening an 8 years of hard work, in March 2012, the twitter
active Don Jazzy confirmed the break up in a tweet saying that all
the Rumours we've heard is true, in his words " Stories you've all
heard are sad ones, fortunately they are true. But the way now is
to keep make more of the beautiful music y'all love to dance to".
Don Jazzy Signs Samsung deal And The Birth Of Mavin Records (Mavin
7 May 2012 was the official birthday of MAVIN Dynasty as Don
Jazzy through his Twitter account announced the birth of his new
Record Label known as Mavin Records. Over the years of its existence
the record label now has the following smashing hits under its belt,
with songs like Oma Ga, Amarachi, Chocolate, Forever, Take Banana,
Dorobucchi and most recently Juantamanta. Others notable mentions
include YOLO and labels anthem "I'm a MAVIN".
Don Jazzy gave a new look different from MO' hits with the addition
of two female arts as he Don Jazzy announced Tiwa Savage as a
Mavin crew and then later Di'ja.
Don Jazzy's discography (Production)
All Don Jazzy's Albums till date –
1. 'No Long Thing' by D'banj in the year 2005
2. Rundown/Funk You Up by D'banj in the year 2006
The Entertainer in by D'banj in the year 2008
1. Mo' Hits All Stars, Curriculum Vitae as was released in the year
2. Mushin2Mohits by Wande Coal in the year 2008
3. Turning Point by Dr SID in the year 2010
1. Solar Plexus "MAVIN Records" by MAVINS all stars and was
released in year 2012
Don Jazzy And the Multiple Awards
The Nigerian Music Awards – won the (NMA) 2006 music Producer of
the Year
The 2007 Nigerian Entertainment Awards for best Music Producer for
the Year
Won the HEADIES (2011) music PRODUCER OF THE YEAR for the songs
"Mr Endowed", "Over The Moon", and "Pop Something"
Got The 2015 City People Entertainment Award (it was a Special
Recognition Award) given to him.
Won the Headies 2014 Producer of the Year (Dorobucci).


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Return to Never Land
Jane, Wendy's ever-so-practical daughter, who's outgrown her mothers' tales of pirates and pixies -- until Captain Hook whisks her away to Never Land. The crafty pirate sets in motion a plot to capture Peter and Tink, whose light is fading fast because Jane doesn't believe in fairies. Now, only Jane, the first-ever "Lost Girl," can save them
Rated: G
Release Date: February 15, 2002
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Peter Pan
Adventure awaits Wendy and her brothers when Peter Pan, the hero of their stories, whisks them away to the magical world of Never Land.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
The roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow's idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa, steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the governor's beautiful daughter Elizabeth. In a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth's childhood friend Will Turner joins forces with Jack.What Will doesn't know is that a cursed treasure has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is a tale of truth, betrayal, youth, demise - and mermaids! When Jack Sparrow crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love, or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. Forced aboard the ship of the most feared pirate ever, Jack doesn't know who to fear more - Blackbeard or the woman from his past.
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
Action-adventure tale of a brave Native American warrior who risks everything and defies incredible odds in his struggle for freedom!


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07 November 2008
A Puppy for Obama?
12 km - 57.30 min. soft misty day, nice to run slicing through the thick cool moist hanging in the air
I heard on the radio that Barack Obama had promised a puppy to
his daughters.
We are giving away 6 adorable puppies - three black and three white. Four are already reserved and two, one black, one golden are still availbale.
Barack Obama and his family are looking for a puppy which he promised to his daughters. That's one pre-election promise, he said, which is definitely going to be kept. Reportedly, the Obamas are looking for a rescue dog, a cross-breed, possibly a Golden and a Poodle - a goldendoodle.
I think he should look at ours, because they are not just adorable, but qualify as rescue dogs, crosses of two of the most companionable and easy to train breeds - and there is rich international symbolism.
The puppies were born on 9/11 this year. The mother is a Golden Retriever with floppy ears and beautiful light stride when running. The father is a three-colour English
Setter, abandoned by his owner and rescued by us, a British-Russian family, living in France.
Mr President, if this blog gets to you, you and your family are welcome to adopt our puppy.
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- Suzette Springs said...
A change from the ordinary plus an international history--very cool reasons why Obama's family would be blessed to adopt your adorable pups for their family addition!
I just wanted to greet you and say thanks for acknowledging my own bleak blog (unlike yours) :).
I enjoy running as well--though no longer have a canine running pal. (my mini. daschund is not up to the task)
Glad you're out and about again - keep it up!
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Comcast Fires Up WiMax In Philly
Comcast launched a high-speed wireless data service in its hometown of Philadelphia, provided through a deal with Clearwire, which the operator is pushing in a bundle with its TV, phone and wired broadband products.
Philadelphia is the third market where Comcast has launched High-Speed 2go, after Atlanta and Portland, Ore. Clearwire, Comcast and Sprint are expecting to launch service in Chicago later this month and in the Seattle/Tacoma area in early December.
Comcast is selling the WiMax-based service, advertised as providing up to 6 Mbps downloads, in two different plans: High-Speed 2go Metro for WiMax-only access; and the High-Speed 2go Nationwide package, which includes a 4G/3G combo card from Franklin Wireless to provide 4G service in Clearwire's WiMax markets where it's available plus access to Sprint's national 3G network elsewhere.
Pricing starts at $30 extra for the High-Speed 2go mobile broadband for existing Comcast customers. Comcast's Fast Pack Metro bundle with 12-Mbps home broadband, a free
Wi-Fi router and 4G service is $49.99 per month; the Nationwide upgrade
is $69.99 per month.
Philadelphia is "one of the most technologically progressive cities on the East Coast. Having the first and only 4G service bundled with some of the nation's fastest Internet speeds is evidence to that fact," said Eric Schaefer, senior vice president of marketing for Comcast's Freedom region.
Sprint -- which also plans to offer WiMax service in Philadelphia -- owns 51% of Clearwire after combining its own 4G operations with Clearwire last year, and Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Intel and Google are also investors.
Separately, Time Warner Cable plans to launch Clearwire-provided service initially in North Carolina on Dec. 1, followed by Dallas and Hawaii.
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Everything looked like hardware failure. Resolume seems running fine, you can clear cell, trigger another cell, run another layer. But composition output was locked (both on external output and in preview window). And after a couple of minutes running with locked output resolume hangs.edwin wrote:We would like figure out what happens, whether the file loading fails or that CPU or GPU memory runs out.
Can you tell us the resolution of your images and how many you had loaded at once in a deck?
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A perfect image quality is just part of the whole picture. Professional users look for displays that easy and fast to setup and configure, and which also provide for a tidy workspace. This is why MMD provides monitors engineered with an integrated docking solution based on the new USB 3.1 Type-C standard, delivering a simple, practical way to carry different signals on the same cable. Now you can rely on a single solution for transferring data, connecting video and powering devices in a fast, straightforward way.
The new USB 3.1 Type-C cable is designed with a slim and reversible connector,
which means that you will never fumble with the cables to find the
correct orientation anymore.
With our USB-C docking models you are not required to carry bulky standalone, proprietary docks with your laptop - and you will not need to replace them when
buying a new laptop. Plus, on top of the multiport USB hub,
we uniquely provide also an Ethernet (RJ45) port for added convenience.
The latest USB 3.1 standard provides 20 times the speed of USB 2.0, making you more productive as your data transfers are now completed in a fraction of the time you were used to. A full 4K movie, for instance, can be transferred in less than 60 seconds.
Highly versatile, USB Type-C supports full DisplayPort audio/video with backward compatibility to VGA, DVI, and HDMI through dedicated adapters. This lets you connect your device to one DisplayPort monitor and, from here, daisy-chain additional displays as your needs dictate.
Say goodbye to chargers and power cables! One USB-C port delivers up to 60W to your laptop or smart devices, bringing order and convenience to your digital workspace. Philips monitors are tested to ensure compatibility with a wide range of laptop and phone brands and models.


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One of the great challenges in life, writes Richard Ford in Between Them, 'is to know our parents fully — assuming they survive long enough, are worth knowing and it is physically possible'.
Leaving aside the question of whether we can ever know anyone fully, Ford's knowledge of his parents, Parker and Edna, was limited. They did not survive long enough, or at least his father didn't. Soon after Ford's 16th birthday, his father 'came awake in his bed on a Saturday morning and died', aged 55, of a heart attack, as Richard administered CPR.
Nor were they particularly worth knowing, whatever that means; his description of them as 'country people and insufficiently educated' gives some idea. They were 'ordinary', the sort of people who feature in Ford's novels.
So he did not know his parents as well as he might have wished, and this book, his first work of non-fiction, is his attempt to know them better. It is a slim volume, but double-barreled, comprising two 'remembrances'. The one of his mother was written shortly after her death, aged 71 in 1981, and that of his father 55 years after his death in 1960. They are presented in reverse order, he explains, because his father's life goes more deeply into the past, and his mother's is closer to the present.
Ford makes a virtue of his uncertainty about many of the details of their lives, which he handles soberly, reverently, repetitively. 'I have,' as he says quite often, 'mentioned this.' Time is personal and apt to shift: 'Dates are no more clear than reasons.' He is insistently vague, beginning successive sentences with 'I don't think', or 'Maybe': 'Maybe I was nine or seven or five'. But as he sifts through old photographs and 'small events' — his father packing a suitcase while whistling 'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-a-Dee-ay' — his parents loom into unsteady focus.
Both of them were 'Arkies', from the backwoods of Arkansas. Parker was the son of a suicide, a 'dandified farmer' who lost everything to bad investments and poisoned himself 'out of dismay'. Parker was 'big, courteous, stand-offish', with 'a susceptibility to being overlooked' and a bad temper which sometimes led him to beat young Richard. Ford thinks his father's temper was born of frustration, and that he may also have been depressed, though he would not have known the word. His 'truest and most affectionate assessment' of him was that he was 'not a modern father'.
Parker spent most of his working life as a travelling salesman, driving around the southern states — Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, bits of Texas, Florida and Tennessee — for the Faultless Starch Co., but he began it as a grocery clerk in Hot Springs, Arkansas, which is where he met Edna Akin, who was dark and pretty, and whom he would marry.
When Edna was born, in 1910, her mother was 14; Ford recalls that during his own schooldays in the 1950s and early 1960s plenty of his fellow pupils married and had babies at that age. 'This was the south.' When Edna's mother remarried, to 'a quick-witted gigolo', she shaved eight years off her age and pretended Edna was her sister.
Ford remembers his mother as 'volatile', a 'shouter, a smacker, a frowner and a glowerer', someone who 'would not be taken advantage of, even though I suspect no one wanted to take advantage of her'.
They sound rather grim, Ford's parents, like the mum and dad in Larkin's 'This Be the Verse'. But they had fun, even during the hard times of the Depression, roistering on booze acquired from bootleggers. For the first 15 years of their marriage, until Richard was born, Edna travelled with Parker, eating in roadside joints, staying in hotels. And for a while after his birth, in 1944, they went on the road together as a family.
He remembers all of them in bed together, and his father weeping, 'Boo-hoo-hoo. Boo-hoo-hoo': 'Those were the sounds he made, as if he'd learned how to cry from reading it in a book.'
Another time, when he was three or four, they had a flat tyre on the bridge over the Mississippi at Greenville, and while his father fixed it his mother held him so tight he could hardly breathe. He is still not comfortable on high bridges. 'I have come to my fear,' he reflects, 'from the recesses of my mother's love.'
Because Ford was an only child, and has had no children himself, his long-dead parents seem to have assumed an almost overwhelming importance in his life. They loved him, he thinks — 'By all accounts, they were happy to have me' — and he certainly loved them, as he shows in this aching tribute to them. If his memory of them is incomplete, his love is not. 'Most everything but love goes away.'


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This course is an introduction to working with a variety of materials and technologies with a specific focus on glass and metals to construct jewellery, fused glass artworks and small sculptures. Students will develop a unique skill set working with handmade glass, learning fusing, slumping and glass bead making (lampworking) techniques. In addition they will work with base and precious metals to construct objects based on their own original designs using cutting, forming, soldering and polishing processes with professional equipment in a custom built studio. Other materials and techniques such as ceramics, timber and including 3D printed and laser cut components may also be incorporated into artworks.
Glassworking, Jewellery and 3D Design is a subject suited to both male and female students as each project retains sufficient flexibility in design to cater to the interests of all participants.
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Brad Ascalon, Carl Hansen & Son and Preludia
Carl Hansen & Son has started a collaboration with American designer Brad Ascalon.
Ascalon is known for his reductive style and passion for traditional materials.
An approach that obviously agrees with all that Carl Hansen & Son stands for.
The result of the cooperation is a coherent and versatile range of chairs and tables – the Preludia series.
The design is experienced equally naturally in canteens, restaurants, meeting and conference rooms, offices, airports and private homes.
The chair design is developed in varieties with steel legs, skids and a bar stool, all of which can be stacked.
The seat in 3D veneer is also offered with upholstered seat or fully upholstered.
The tables are available in dining table and bar height and with solid wood, laminate worktops and corner joints in cast aluminium.
Brad Ascalon:
From the very beginning, this project focused on bridging the traditional historic Carl Hansen & Son brand and the industry's more contemporary contract market.
See more about the collaboration with Brad Ascalon on the website here
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We have installed latest cutting edge technologies at our Production Unit that help us to precisely design the product range. Some of the machines installed at our unit are:
We spend substantially in the arena of research and development to maintain our dignified reputation in the market. Our R & D division is equipped with ultra modern testing equipment, devices as well as strong team of experienced researchers to carry our extensive research in our discipline. Our researchers work tirelessly to monitor the emerging requirements of the clients and try to develop smart and innovative Physiotherapy Equipment as per emerging requirements of the discipline.


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"Before underwater cameras, I used to think that certain weed-beds held bass, and others had the panfish I was after. Careful study and lots of on-ice viewing showed that most often, the best weeds and weedbeds held both, but few panfish roam edges or openings in the presence of predators. Two-feet can be too far if you're trying to get a bull gill to come from cover and eat. Punch a hole right on top of them, where they don't have to leave the safety of cover, and you can pluck them from where you never thought they existed."
Our cameras are known for their incredible image quality and bright display. However, what many people don't know is that you can record with nearly all of them. This allows you to analyze underwater fish behavior, create compelling content, and have fun sharing your fishing adventures with friends and family. On most of the units, recording underwater footage is relatively simple. However, it will require a little bit of extra gear on your part.
Scott Mackner, known by his handle 330 Maniac, is an avid fisherman and content creator from Minnesota. He is known for his fishing and trapping videos, his knowledgeable skill set and his ability to chase down a multitude of species.
He recently sat down with us to discuss why he made the switch to MarCum. From target separation to customizable zoom, Scott breaks down the top 5 reasons he chooses the LX-7 Combo over anything else.
Mapping is becoming a must-have feature in the ice fishing world. That's why the RT-9 2.0 prioritizes easy GPS and mapping functions that can be controlled by your fingertips. In fact, the RT-9 2.0 features a large, lightweight, rugged touchscreen tablet that allows you to have full control over your coordinates while on the ice.
The MarCum Lithium Shuttle is powerful. It's equipped with a 12V, 12Ah Lithium ION battery that can extend the life of your unit for up to 40 hours. However, the shuttle is much more useful than just a power pack. Rather, it comes with a long list of features that can change the way you fish.
With the RT-9 2.0 you get more than just a flasher. Instead, you get an entire ice fishing system complete with sonar, mapping, recording, dual flasher capabilities and more. Combine these features with unlimited flexibility, and you have the ultimate system for the ice. In fact, it has such a vast amount of features that we put together a list of the 5 things that you probably didn't even realize you can do with the RT-9 2.0.
The NEW RT-9 2.0 packs all of the incredible features of the original RT-9 but with a significantly longer run time, updated software and circuitry, an improved docking cradle, and the Navionics + USA and Canada Chip included.
With November right around the corner, it's time for ice anglers to start prepping for the hardwater season. That's why MarCum Technologies will be at this year's JT Winter Reveal. At this event we will be showcasing many of our products for this upcoming ice season, including our entire flasher lineup, the new accessories for the Lithium Shuttle, as well as our new power options to charge your batteries and to power your systems.


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iSDM Consulting is a pioneer in specialized provider for HR Training and Seminar in Indonesia. Our deep concern for HR professional developmet in Indonesia encourage us to nurture a discussion forum through linkedin group named "Indonesia HRD Link" (click here to join). Until now, with more than 28.000 members, this discussion group is the largest online HR forum in Indonesia.
Through partnerships with HR expert, we offer a strategic human resources training course that improves individual and business performances and delivers company-wide impact. Our programme is designed to put people at the heart of your business, transforming your HR and Talent Management strategy to meet the strategic challenges of the future. Use the practical advice in our HR training to create an environment that fosters professional satisfaction and encourages employee development—a crucial component to help ensure your company has a true and sustainable competitive advantage.
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|Ours is a spirit of family and a spirit of [true friendship], formed by kindness and understanding, by compassion and mutual forgiveness, by gentleness, humility and simplicity, by hospitality and a sense of humour. MSC Constitution n.32
|Formation for lay adults
"The fundamental objective of the formation of the lay faithful is an ever-clearer discovery of one's vocation and the ever-greater willingness to live it so as to fulfil one's [life] mission."
(Pope John Paul II, Christifideles Laici, 1988)
Formation is a word that has been used for many years by religious communities when referring to the 'education and training' process that new members undergo (e.g. a novitiate), and also to the ongoing experiences offered to existing members to deepen and renew their faith.
The most easily understood element of formation is education. But 'education' can mean simply the acquiring of knowledge and skills, whereas growth in the spiritual life and growth in faith are somehow more than this, though they will often include this. Perhaps the word 'education', understood in a more holistic sense, is really an equivalent concept. What is somewhat new is the use of the word 'formation' in regard to lay folk. Lay adult faith formation is at the core of 'being Church', and increasing numbers of Church documents are highlighting the need for this. Formation (the growth and the shaping of faith) happens in a myriad of ways – some planned, many unplanned. It happens through life experiences (especially when aided to reflect on these), through courses, programmes, retreats, conversations, faith sharing and liturgy. It happens through reading and through the use of other audiovisual media. It happens most powerfully through relationships. It happens through social action, through work and play and creative expression, through religious experience, through prayer, through scripture. It especially happens by simply belonging to a faith community.
Formation is a life-long process. We are always growing and developing, moving into new phases or stages and encountering new experiences. But our growth in faith will not happen as fully as it might unless we seek out opportunities to be formed – to allow the deepening of our understanding and our practice of faith, of our lives as spiritual beings. It is through this deepening and shaping of our faith that we will grasp the importance of our own call, our vocation, to participate in the mission of the Spirit.
Who is formation for?(from 'Conversation of Hearts: a vision for formation within the Edmund Rice Network Australia', Peter Nicholson, 2004)
A reciprocal process for all. (nb, John Paul II, Christifideles Laici, 63 (1988))Since every person is called by God to develop to his or her full potential and to exercise their unique mission in life, formation is not the preserve of a privileged few, but is the right of all. It also flows from the baptismal priesthood of all believers that there is no clear line between those who are designated to carry out the formation and those who are designated to be formed. As pilgrims together, all are ultimately responsible for their own formation, and all are called to play a part in the formation of those with whom they live, work and play. In this sense, it is not at root an hierarchical process, but one in which there is an equality, based on the dignity and God given vocation of each person.
Primarily for adults. In countries such as Australia, which have made Catholic schools the centrepiece of the Church's mission, a possible (but unintended) consequence is that the formation of adults is neglected. Church documents since Vatican II have placed great emphasis on adult formation, the 1971 General Directory for Catechesis calling the 'catechesis of adults' the 'chief form of catechesis' on the grounds that it is adults who are capable of mature faith (Congregation for the Clergy, General Directory for Catechesis (1971), 20) . The 1997 Directory developed the thinking further (General Directory for Catechesis (1997), 173). It is not so much a matter of replacing one group with another, but rather recognizing that focussing on adults serves youth as well as the adults. In fact, the needs of youth cannot be adequately addressed without addressing the needs of adults. Adults play an indispensable part in creating the environment and community which are necessary elements for the formation of the young.
Priority of formation of those who form others. (nb. Christifideles, 63)In order to ensure the effectiveness of formation, special emphasis needs be placed on the formation of those who are charged with the formation of others. An important principle is 'do not do to others what you do not do to yourself'. Whilst the best of human skills, techniques and professional expertise should be brought to bear on formation, it is the attitudes and faith stance of significant community members, including the 'formators', which is most powerfully formative.
For the support and shaping of ministering communities. As has been stated above, a key objective of formation is enabling the individual to live out one's mission. However, ministry is never exercised in one's own right, but always, in some sense, on behalf of a ministerial community. Within the complexity of today's world, the Church uses organizations such as schools, hospitals and welfare institutions as vehicles for its corporate ministry. Consequently, formation plays an important role in supporting and shaping ministry as a shared and organized endeavour. From this perspective, then, it can be said that there is an element of formation that is for the sake of the organization and its ministry.
(Peter Nicholson, 'Conversation of Hearts: a vision for formation within the Edmund Rice Network Australia', 2004, p7)